Catalog Vikor
Catalog Vikor
Features of Thermocouple
Industrial thermocouple, in comparison means of EMF generated, measurement,
with other thermometers, has the adjustment, amplification, control,
following features: conversion and other data processing are
1. Quick response and stable easy.
temperature measurement by direct 5. Less expensive and better
contact with the measuring object. interchangeability in comparison with
2. If the selection of a quality other temperature sensors.
thermocouple is properly made, wide 6. The most versatile and safe for
range of temperature from −270 to measuring environments, if a suitable
2,300℃can be measured. protection tube is employed.
3. Temperature of specific spot or small 7. Rugged construction and easy
space can be measured. installation.
4. Since temperature is detected by
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Linearity
The voltage produced by a thermocouple is not
Thermocouple Tolerance classes
linear with temperature and must therefore be
Class 1 - 40 to + 750°C: ±0.004 x t or ±1.5°C
liniearized by the subsequent electronics. Digital Fe-Con J
Class 2 - 40 to + 750°C: ±0.0075 x t or ±2.5°C
instruments are programmed with linearization
Class 3
tables, or appropriate calibration values have to
Class 1 - 40 to + 350°C: ±0.004 x t or ±0.5°C
be entered by the user. Analog instruments are Cu-Con T
Class 2 - 40 to + 350°C: ±0.0075 x t or ±1.0°C
often provided with non-linear scales. The
characteristics of thermocouples (Fig. 3) are Class 3 -200 to + 40°C: ±0.0015 x t or ±1.0°C
defined by voltage tables to ensure full Ni-CrNi K Class 1 - 40 to +1000°C: ±0.004 x t or ±1.5°C
and Class 2 - 40 to +1200°C: ±0.0075 x t or ±2.5°C
interchangeability. This means, for example,that NiCrSi-NiSi N
a Fe-Con thermocouple Type J can be replaced Class 3 -200 to + 40°C: ±0.015 x t or ±2.5°C
by any other thermocouple of this type Class 1 - 40 to + 800°C: ±0.004 x t or ±1.5°C
NiCr-Con E
irrespective of the manufacturer, without Class 2 - 40 to + 900°C: ±0.0075 x t or ±2.5°C
requiring any recalibration of the instrument to Class 3 -200 to + 40°C: ±0.015 x t or ±2.5°C
which it is connected. Pt10Rh-Pt S Class 1 0 to +1600°C: ±[1+(t-1100) x0.003] or ±1.0°C
Compensating cables and Class 2 - 40 to +1600°C: ±0.0025 x t or ±1.5°C
to EN and DIN Compensating cables for Pt13Rh-Pt R Class 3
thermocouples have their electric and Class 1
Pt30RhPt6Rh B
mechanical properties defined in the EN 60 584 Class 2 +600 to +1700°C: ±0.0025 x t or ±1.5°C
or DIN 43 714 standards. They are made either Class 3 +600 to +1700°C: ±0.005 x t or ±4.0°C
of the same material as the thermocouple itself Table 3: Tolerances to EN 60 584
(thermocables, extension cables) or from special Thermocouple Tolerance classes
materials with the same thermo-electric +100 to +400 °C: ±3°C
Cu-Con U
properties within restricted temperature ranges + 400 to +600 °C: ±0.0075 x t
(compensating cables proper). The use of +100 to +400 °C: ±3°C
Fe-Con L
compensating cables saves the extra cost in the +400 to +900 °C: ±0.0075 x t
case of certain noble metals. Compensating Table 4: Tolerances to DIN 43 710 (1977)
cables consist of twisted cores and are identified
by a color code and code letters as follows:
Letter 1: code letter for the thermocouple
Letter 2: X: same material as thermocouple
C: special material
Letter 3: several types of compensating cable
can be distinguished by a third letter.
Example:
KX: compensating cable for NiCr-Ni
thermocouple Type K made from thermocouple
material
RCA: compensating cable for PtRh-Pt
thermocouple Type R, made from special
material Type A
The tolerance classes 1 and 2 are defined
forcompensating cables. Class 1 has closer
tolerances, which can only be met by extension
cables made from the same material as the
thermocouple, i.e. the X-type. Compensating terminations, without exceeding the specified tolerances. Because of the
cables proper are normally supplied to Class 2. non-linearity of the thermal voltage, the tolerances in mV or °C only apply
Table 5 shows the tolerances for the different tothe measured temperatures specified in the right column. This means, for
compensating cable classes. The operating example: A thermocouple Type J is connected to acompensating cable
temperature range in Table 5 covers the Type JX, Class 2. If the measured temperature remains constant at 500°C
temperature to which the entire cable may be and the temperature of the terminals and/or the compensating cable varies
exposed, including the thermocouple from -25 to +200°C, then the indicated temperature varies by not more
than ±2.5°C.
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Construction of thermocouples 43 720. These details are provided for fittings to ensure that insulation and
Apart from the virtually unlimited number of general information only, and the user protection tube do not contain such
special models, there are also those whose remains responsible for fully elements, as far as this is possible. A
components are completely defined by evaluating the protection tube material particularly damaging material is
standard specifications. for its suitability to the operating SiO2. Poisoning takes place much
Thermocouples with terminal head conditions on site. The indicated more rapidly in a neutral or reducing
These thermocouplesare of modular temperature refers to the use without atmosphere and is caused by the
construction, consisting of the thermocouple mechanical loads and (unless reduction of SiO2 to SiO, which
proper, insert tube, terminal plate, protection otherwise specified) in clean air. reacts with platinum to form Pt5 Si2.
tube and the terminal head. A flange or a Ceramic protection tubesare employed As little as 0.2% SiO 2in the
screw fitting can be provided for mounting in where local conditions prevent the use insulation of the protection tube
position. of metal fittings, either for chemical material is sufficient in a reducing
reasons or because of high atmosphere to form such brittle
temperatures. Their main application silicides. Thermocouples with
is at temperatures between 1000 and protection tubes that are permeable to
1650°C. They may be in direct contact gas can therefore not be used in a
with the medium, or may be used as a reducing atmosphere, such as in
gastight inner tube to separate the annealing furnaces, but are permitted
thermocouplefrom the actual in an oxidizing atmosphere or under a
protection tube. Even hair cracks may protective gas blanket. If an inner
lead to a poisoning and drifting of the tube of gas-tight ceramic is used, the
thermocouple. The resistance of a outer protection tube can be
ceramic to temperature shock permeable to gas. In the high-
increases with its thermal conductivity temperature range, the insulation
and the tensile strength, and is larger properties of the materials become
for a lower thermal expansion important. Protection tubes in
coefficient. The wall thickness of the aluminium-oxide (KER610) and
material is also important; thin-walled magnesium oxide exhibit appreciable
tubes are preferable to those with conductivity above 1000°C. This
larger wall thicknesses. produces a shunt effect which
introduces errors into the
The measuring insertis a completely thermocouple signal. The insulation
fabricated unit consisting ofthermocouple of ceramics deteriorates with
sensor and terminal plate, with the increasing alkali content. Pure
thermocouple contained in an insert tubeof 6 aluminium oxide ceramics exhibit the
or 8 mm diameter made from bronze SnBz6 to best characteristics. KER 710 is
DIN 17 681 (up to 300°C) or nickel. It is therefore used for 4-bore insulators
inserted into the actual protection tube, which and protection tubes. Two gas-tight
is often made from stainless steel. The tip of ceramicsare described below, whose
the insert tube is in full contact with the inside characteristics are defined in DIN 43
of the protection tube end plate in order to 724: KER 710is a pure oxide ceramic
ensure good heat transfer. The fixing screws consisting of more than 99.7% AI2O3
of the insert are backed by springs, to , with traces of MgO, Si2O and
maintain good contact even with differential Na2O, which is fire resistant up to
expansion between insert tube and protection 1900°C and has a melting point of
tube. This arrangement ensures that the insert 2050°C. It is the best ceramic
can be readily replaced. The thermometers are In the case of noble thermocouples, material, with an insulation resistance
available in single and twin versions. Their the ceramic has to be of the highest of 107Ωx cm at 1000°C and good
dimensions are laid down in DIN 43 735. If no purity. Platinum thermocouplesare strength under alternating
measuring insert is used, the thermocouple is very sensitive to poisoning by foreign temperatures,thanks to its high
mounted directly in the protection tubeusing chemical elements. These include thermal conductivity and relatively
ceramic insulation. The choice of the especially silicon, arsenic, phosphorus, low thermal expansion. With
protection tube material depends on the sulfur and boron. Special care must platinum thermocouples, both the
thermal, chemical and mechanical conditions therefore be taken in high-temperature insulation rod and the protection tube
on site. must be in KER 710.
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The material KER 610 has a higher alkali Thermocouples
content (60% AI2O3, 37% SiO2, 3% alkali) with compensating cable
and, therefore, a low insulation resistance of Thermocouples with an attached
about 104Ωx cm at 1000°C. Because of the compensating cable do not have a
high silicon dioxide content, it cannot be used measuring insert or a terminal head.
in a reducing atmosphere. Compared with The thermocouple is directly
KER 710, it has only one-ninth the thermal connected to the thermocable or the
conductivity; its mechanical stability is good. compensating cable and enclosed in
The advantage of KER 610 is its price, which the protection tube. Strain relief is
is only about one-fifth that of KER 710. For provided by crimping the protection
the terminal heads, DIN 43 729 defines tube at the entry of the compensating
cable. The thermocouple is normally
the two forms A and B, which differ in size insulated; alternatively, it can be
and welded to the protection tube tip for
improved thermal contact. The
also slightly in style..
maximum temperature is determined
mainly by the thermal stabilityof the
cable sheath and insulation. Table 9
Thermocouples
shows as examples some insulation
with bayonet fitting
materials and their upper temperature
Another version incorporates a
limit.
bayonet fitting. The stainless steel
Max. temperature pressure spring (Material Ref. 1.4310)
Material also acts as a cable protector and
°C
PVC 80 ensures uniform pressure of the
Silicone 180 protection tube and sensing tip against
PTFE 260 the bottom of the bore. The fitting
Glass fiber 350 length can be varied by rotating the
Table 9: Temperature limits bayonet lock. Bayonet fittings and
ofinsulation materials sockets are available in 12, 15 and 16
The material used is aluminium. There are many different mm diameters.
Protection is not covered by a standard; it is thermometer designs, and they are
usually splash-proof to IP54. The nominal often adapted to suit particular
diameter of the bore to take the protection customer requirements. Some
tube is as follows: characteristic data are given below:
Form A: 22, 24 or 32 mm. -diameter: 0.5–6mm
Form B: 15 mm or thread M 24 x 1.5. - protection tube length: 35 – 150mm
Thermocouples to DIN EN 14 597 - protection tube material: stainless
Thermocouples for use with temperature steel, heat-resistant steel or brass
controllers or temperature limiters for indirect - mounting: fixed or sliding flange,
heating systems must meet the requirements fixed thread or clamp
of DIN EN 14 597 and are subject to
additional TUV approval. The thermocouples
must withstand temperatures that are 15%
above the upper temperature limit for at least
one hour and have to meet certain response
times in relation to the medium (e.g. air t0.63
= 120sec). The thermometers are designed to
withstand mechanical loads caused by Thermocouples with a bayonet fitting
external pressure and the flow velocity of the are largely employed for measuring
medium at the operating temperature. No temperatures in solids, on bearings
modifications to the thermometers and moulding tools, e.g. in the
arepermitted without obtaining a fresh TUV plastics industry. Because of the
approval! special shape of the sensing tip, these
thermocouples are suitable for both
flat-bottom and cone-shaped bores
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Code order VK-XXX - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
MODEL
1. ELEMENT TYPE 2. PROTECTION TUBE DIA. (mm)
K 1 3 4 5
6 8 10 Others
20 30 40 50 1/4 1/8 __
5. CABLE (mm)
2000
MODEL:
8
VK-XXX - BDM - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
MODEL
Order code
MODEL:
9
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Type designation
P platinum resistance material to EN 60 751
G glass style
L long version with glass extension
1. 1 measurement winding
2. 2 measurement windings
17 diameter D in 0.1mm (1.7mm)
20 length L in mm (20mm)
.1 nominal value 100Ω at 0oC
.5 nominal value 500Ω at 0oC
.10 nominal value 1000Ω at 0oC
Temperature/Resistance Table
Std. Std. Std. Std Std.
Pt100 JPt100 Pt100 JPt100 Pt100 JPt100 Pt100 JPt100 Pt100
℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃
-200 18.52 17.14 0 100 100 200 175.86 177.13 400 247.09 249.56 600 313.71
-190 22.83 21.46 10 103.9 103.97 210 179.53 180.86 410 250.53 253.06 610 316.92
-180 27.1 25.8 20 107.79 107.93 220 183.19 184.58 420 253.96 256.55 620 320.12
-170 31.34 30.12 30 111.67 111.88 230 186.84 188.29 430 257.38 260.02 630 323.3
-160 35.54 34.42 40 115.54 115.81 240 190.47 191.99 440 260.78 263.49 640 326.48
-150 39.72 38.68 50 119.4 119.73 250 194.1 195.67 450 264.18 266.94 650 329.64
-140 43.88 42.91 60 123.24 123.64 260 197.71 199.35 460 267.56 270.38 660 332.79
-130 48 47.11 70 127.08 127.54 270 201.31 203.01 470 270.93 273.8
-120 52.11 51.29 80 130.9 131.42 280 204.9 206.66 480 274.29 277.22
-110 56.19 55.44 90 134.71 135.3 290 208.48 210.3 490 277.64 280.63
-100 60.26 59.57 100 138.51 139.16 300 212.05 213.93 500 280.98 284.02
-90 64.3 63.68 110 142.29 143.01 310 215.61 217.54 510 284.3 287.4
-80 68.33 67.77 120 146.07 146.85 320 219.15 221.15 520 287.62
-70 72.33 71.85 130 149.83 150.67 330 222.68 224.74 530 290.92
-60 76.33 75.91 140 153.58 154.49 340 226.21 228.32 540 294.21
-50 80.31 79.96 150 157.33 158.29 350 229.72 231.89 550 297.49
-40 84.27 83.99 160 161.05 162.08 360 233.21 235.45 560 300.75
-30 88.22 88.01 170 164.77 165.86 370 236.7 238.99 570 304.01
-20 92.16 92.02 180 168.48 169.63 380 240.18 242.53 580 307.25
-10 96.09 96.02 190 172.17 173.38 390 243.64 246.05 590 310.49
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Sheathed Leads
Conductor
Sheath O. D. Lead Resistance Sheath Sheath Max Length
Dia.
(mm) (Ω/m at 20℃) Wall(mm) Material (m)
(mm)
3.2 0.33 1.106 0.3 316 SS 150
4.8 0.51 0.467 0.43 316 SS 60
6.4 0.66 0.276 0.58 316 SS 30
8 0.81 0.177 0.74 316 SS 15
4.8 0.51 0.467 0.43 316 SS 60
6.4 0.66 0.276 0.58 316 SS 30
8 0.81 0.177 0.74 316 SS 15
Response Time
The“τ”Constants (63.2%) when RSI ® is immersed into 100℃(boiling water) from 0℃(ice bath).
φ3.2 less than sec. 2
φ4.8 less than sec. 4
φ6.4 less than sec. 6
φ8.0 less than sec. 11
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Order code VK-XXX - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
MODEL
20 30 40 50 1/4 1/8 __
5. CABLE (mm)
2000
MODEL:
15
Order code VK-XXX - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
MODEL
MODEL:
16