Thermocouples and Resistance Thermometers

SPECIAL CABLES · TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT · HARNESSING
THERMOCOUPLES AND
RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS
MINERAL INSULATED
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< Products temperature measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
< Products flexible cables/cable harnessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Constructions types of mineral insulated thermocouples

< MTC 201 Mineral insulated thermocouple with PFA connection cable Th 22 LTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
< MTC 203 Mineral insulated thermocouple with PVC connection cable A 9-022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
< MTC 204 Mineral insulated thermocouple with Besilen® (silicone) connection cable A 15 - 022 HT . . . . . . . . . 8
< MTC 205 Mineral insulated thermocouple with PFA connection cable Th 22 LTT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
< MTC 301 Mineral insulated thermocouple with bare connection ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
< MTC 302 Mineral insulated thermocouple with thermo plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
< MTC 303 Mineral insulated thermocouple with Lemo connection element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
< MTC 304 Mineral insulated thermocouple with connection head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
< MTC 305 Mineral insulated thermocouple with connection head and thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Constructions types of resistance thermometers

< RTD 501 Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with PFA connection cable TGV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
< RTD 503 Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with PVC connection cable LiYY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
< RTD 504 Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with Besilen® (silicone) connection cable BiHF . . . . . . . . 17
< RTD 505 Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with PFA connection cable TTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
< RTD 601 Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with bare connection ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
< RTD 603 Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with Lemo connection end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
< RTD 604 Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with connection head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
< RTD 605 Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with connection head and thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
< Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
General
< Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
< General instructions for temperature measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
< Comparison Thermocouples / Resistance thermometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
< Response time mineral insulated thermocouples / resistance thermometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
< Test Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mineral insulated thermocouples

< Basics thermocouples / connection cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
< Survey compensating and extension cables as well as connection cables for resistance thermometers . . . . 31-32
< Basic values of thermoelectric voltage in mV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
< Ø-Tolerances of mineral insulated thermocouples / thermocouple types form A, form B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
< Tolerances of thermocouples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
< Characteristics of thermocouples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
< Application temperature limits and application advice for mineral insulated materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
< Materials and application fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
< Colour code and temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Resistance thermometers
< Basics of resistance thermometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
< Technical description of mineral insulated resistance thermometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
< Basic values of RTDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
< Connection of resistance thermometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
< Inner wires of resistance thermometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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WHO WE ARE
A SURVEY
70 years of experience in temperature measurement

and control technique as well as in cable production
have made a one man business a company with nearly 500
The quality of our products is known in more than 40
countries worldwide. Our customers have tested our
products intensively and confirm that they have a longer
staff members. Our strength is not only the production of service life than others. In all product ranges we are certified
standard products but also the development and acc. to ISO 9001:2015. Besides we established an
manufacturing of special products acc. to customers’ environmental management system for our company acc. to
specifications. Every year we manufacture more than 1500 ISO 14001:2015, an occupational health and safety
special products on our customers’ request. Every single management acc. to NLF/ILO-OSH 2001 and OHSAS
product is a challenge for our technical team. We at B 18001:2007 as well as an energy management system acc.
Bröckskes see ourselves as manufacturer and service to DIN EN ISO 50001:2011. And our future slogan is:
provider - in the sense of real partnership and customer WE GO FORWARD!
oriented work.
FOUNDED: 1947 by Peter Bröckskes sen.

an independent, medium-sized company.
CEO: Peter Bröckskes and Sabine Bröckskes-Wetten
PLANT/LOCATION: In Viersen (Lower Rhine) 110.000 m2 company site.
Own manufacturing from copper conductor to outer sheath.
VDE proved burnchamber and laboratory within the company.
EMPLOYEES/WORKERS: Approx. 420 at the plant in Viersen, 500 worldwide
YEARLY SALES: Approx. 95 Mio. € worldwide
PRODUCTS: Special Cables
Temperature Measurement
CERTIFICATES
Cable Harnessing
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AND APPROVALS: Quality management system acc. to ISO 9001:2015
for every manufacturing field
Environmental management system acc. to ISO 14001:2015
Occupational health and safety management

acc. to NLF/ILO-OSH 2001 and OHSAS 18001:2007
C Energy management system acc. to DIN EN ISO 50001:2011
HAR EN IEC ISO
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OUR TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
AT A GLANCE
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
WITH US YOU GET
AND ACCESSORIES FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF REQUIREMENTS AND INDUSTRIES.
Protecting armatures and gauge slides Accessories

n Immersion protecting armatures n Clamping screw connections
n Screwed protecting armatures n Flanges
n Welding protecting armatures, etc. n Screw sockets
n Connection heads
Temperature measurement in test vehicles
n Welding protecting tubes
n Thermo 8-plug connector
n Transmitters
n Dipstick thermocouples
n Thermo-plugs/sockets
n Thermocouples for cooling water tube applications, etc.
n Screw-in nipples
Mineral insulated thermocouples/ n Miniature plugs/sockets

Mineral insulated resistance thermometers
n with fixed connecting cable
n with bare connection ends
n with thermo-plug/miniature plug, etc.
Temperature measurement in
plastics processing industry/Hot runner technique
n Hot runner mineral insulated thermocouples
n Plug-in thermocouples
n Molten mass thermocouples, etc.
Probe with stainless steel sleeve

n available as thermocouple
n available as resistance thermometer
Compensating and extension cables

n Compensating and extension cables
for thermocouples
n Connection cables
for resistance thermometers, etc.
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OUR CABLES
AT A GLANCE
CABLES AND WIRES
WE DEVELOP AND PRODUCE
AS WELL AS SPECIAL SOLUTIONS

PARTICULARLY ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATIONS.
Conductor Materials Conductor Count Ranges

n Bare copper n unshielded - up to 125 conductors
n Tinned copper n shielded - up to 100 conductors
n Silver plated copper Temperature Ranges (based on marterial)
n Nickel plated copper
n Thermoplastic Elastomers -50°C up to +145°C
n Nickel
n Nickel pure n Besilen /Silicone
®
-40°C up to +220°C
n Compensating cable alloys n FEP, ETFE, PFA, PTFE -90°C up to +260°C
Conductor Sizes n Halogen-free -50°C up to +220°C
n 0,14 mm - 300 mm
2 2 n Fibreglass up to +600°C
n variety of stranding styles Shielding and Braiding Materials
Insulation and Jacketing Materials n Bare copper
n PVC (varietals) n Tinned copper
n Polyethylene n Galvanized steel
n Polypropylene
n Stainless steel
n TPE
n Fibreglass n Aluminium foil
n Besilen®/Silicone n Fibreglass
n Pi foil n Aramid
n FEP, ETFE, PFA, PTFE
Approvals
n A zero halogen
n UL, CSA, CE, EAC, VDE, HAR, IEC, EN, ISO,
n Polyurethane
DNV-GL, LR, ABS, RINA, RMRS, BSI
CABLE HARNESSING
n helix cables n various combinations
of connector types and terminals
n harnessed cables
acc. to customers’ specification n many application
of various materials and sheath materials
n cable harnesses
n complete solutions
n harnessed motor and transmission cables
for Siemens and Indramat drives n high quality standard
by continuous quality control
n harnessed track cable
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MTC 201
Mineral insulated thermocouple with PFA connection cable Th 22 LTV
thermocouple: type K or J acc. to DIN EN 60584

measuring tip: form A insulated or form B welded
measuring temp.: type K: max. 800°C with sheath material 1.4541
max. 1100°C with sheath material 2.4816
type J: max. 750°C
THERMOCOUPLE:
q 1xL q
(1)
1xJ q 1xK
q 2xL q
(1)
2xJ q 2xK q other thermocouples
type L acc. to DIN 43710 type J and K acc. to DIN EN 60584
SHEATH - Ø:
cable length
q 0,25 mm (only type K) q 0,4 mm (only type K)

q 0,64 mm q 1,0 mm q 1,5 mm q 2,0 mm
q 3,0 mm q 4,5 mm q 6,0 mm q 8,0 mm q other sheath-Ø
SHEATH-MATERIAL:
q 1.4541 q 2.4816 q other sheath materials
TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

Ø*
30
q bare ends q cable lugs M4

q end sleeves q tinned
q other cable ends
CONNECTION CABLE:
q 1,0 m q 2,5 m q 5,0 m
q 1,5 m q 3,0 m q 10,0 m
q 2,0 m q 4,0 m q other lengths
TYPE OF MEASURING TIP:

nominal length
Ø q form A, insulated measuring tip, without kink protection

q form B, welded measuring tip, without kink protection
q form A, insulated measuring tip, with kink protection
q form B, welded measuring tip, with kink protection
all types in class 1
NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
1)
since 04/94 the standard DIN 43710 is no longer valid
* type of sleeve corresponds to sheath-Ø and connection cable
CONNECTION CABLE TH 22 LTV
Construction Technical data

Insulation: PFA Min. bending radius: 12 x d
Stranding: cores together Temp. range of flexible application: max. +250°C
insulation: fixed laying: max. +250°C
Braiding: fibre-glass
with limited
Armouring: stainless steel wire armouring (VA) service time: +260°C
with tracer Insulation resistance: >1MΩ x km
Shape: round
Fire performance: no flame propagation acc. to
Cable section: 2 x 0,22 mm2 IEC 60332 + EN 60332 Cat. C or D.
Conductor: 7 x 0,20 mm Ø flame retardant and self-extinguishing
acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 and EN 60332-1-2
Outer-Ø: approx. 3,2 mm
Absence of acc. to RoHS directive
Weight / 100 m: approx . 1,9 kg harmful substances: of the European Union
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MTC 203
Mineral insulated thermocouple with PVC connection cable A 9-022

type J: max. 750°C
THERMOCOUPLE:
q 1xL q
(1)
1xJ q 1xK
q 2xL q
(1)
cable length
SHEATH - Ø:
q 0,64 mm q 1,0 mm q 1,5 mm q 2,0 mm
SHEATH-MATERIAL:
Ø* TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

30

q other cable ends
CONNECTION CABLE:
q 1,0 m q 2,5 m q 5,0 m
q 1,5 m q 3,0 m q 10,0 m
nominal length
Ø TYPE OF MEASURING TIP:

q form A, insulated measuring tip, without kink protection
NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
1)
CONNECTION CABLE A 9 - 022

Insulation: PVC Min. bending radius: 7,5 x d
Stranding: 2 cores together Temp. range of flexible application: +5/ +70°C
insulation: fixed laying: -40/ +70°C
Sheath: PVC
Insulation resistance: >1MΩ x km
Shape: round
Fire performance: flame retardant and self-extinguishing
Cable section: 2 x 0,22 mm2 acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 and EN 60332-1-2
Conductor: 7 x 0,20 mm Ø Absence of acc. to RoHS directive
harmful substances: of the European Union
Weight / 100 m: approx. 2,2 kg
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MTC 204
Mineral insulated thermocouple with Besilen® (silicone) connection cable A 15 - 022 HT

type J: max. 750°C
THERMOCOUPLE:
q 1xL q (1)
1xJ q 1xK
q 2xL q (1)
cable length
SHEATH - Ø:
q 0,64 mm q 1,0 mm q 1,5 mm q 2,0 mm
SHEATH-MATERIAL:
Ø*
TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:
30

q other cable ends
CONNECTION CABLE:
q 1,0 m q 2,5 m q 5,0 m
q 1,5 m q 3,0 m q 10,0 m
nominal length
Ø TYPE OF MEASURING TIP:

q form A, insulated measuring tip, without kink protection
NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
1)
CONNECTION CABLE A 15 - 022 HT

Insulation: fibre-glass Min. bending radius: 7,5 x d
Stranding: 2 cores together Temp. range of flexible application: -25/ +180°C
Sheath: Besilen®
short-term: +250°C
Shape: round Insulation resistance: >1MΩ x km
Cable section: 2 x 0,22 mm2 Halogen-free: acc. to DIN VDE 0472 part 815
Conductor: 7 x 0,20 mm Ø + IEC 60754-1 for silicone
acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 and EN 60332-1-2
Weight / 100 m: approx. 2,9 kg Corrosiveness of IEC 60754-2 + EN 50267-2-2 +
conflagration gases: VDE 0482 part 267-2-2 are accomplished –
no development of corrosive conflagration gases
Besilen® is a specially developed Silicone rubber-based material with good electrical characteristics harmful substances:
and it is a registered trademark of S Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG. of the European Union
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MTC 205
Mineral insulated thermocouple with PFA connection cable Th 22 LTT

type J: max. 750°C
THERMOCOUPLE:
q 1xL q
(1)
1xJ q 1xK
q 2xL q
(1)
SHEATH - Ø:
cable length

q 0,64 mm q 1,0 mm q 1,5 mm q 2,0 mm
SHEATH-MATERIAL:
TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

Ø*
30

q other cable ends
CONNECTION CABLE:
q 1,0 m q 2,5 m q 5,0 m
q 1,5 m q 3,0 m q 10,0 m

nominal length
Ø q form A, insulated measuring tip, without kink protection

NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
1)
CONNECTION CABLE TH 22 LTT

Insulation: PFA Min. bending radius: 7,5 x d
Stranding: cores together Radiation resistance: 5 x 106 cJ/kg
Sheath: PFA Temp. range of flexible application: -55/ +250°C
Shape: round
short-term: +260°C
Cable section: 2 x 0,22 mm2 Fire performance: flame retardant and self-extinguishing
Conductor: 7 x 0,20 mm Ø acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 und EN 60332-1-2
Chemical resistance: very good against acids, halogens, bases,
chlorinated solvents as well as organic and
Weight / 100 m: approx. 1,2 kg inorganic compounds
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MTC 301
Mineral insulated thermocouple with bare connection ends

type J: max. 750°C
THERMOCOUPLE:
q 1xL q
(1)
1xJ q 1xK
q 2xL q
(1)
L
SHEATH - Ø:
q 0,64 mm q 1,0 mm q 1,5 mm q 2,0 mm
SHEATH-MATERIAL:
TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

q bare ends L=10mm q bare ends L=50mm
q bare ends L=40mm q other cable ends
ACCESSORIES (FIX):
q without q with accessories
nominal length
q class 1, form A
Ø
q class 1, form B
NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
1)
since 04/94 the standard DIN 43710
is no longer valid
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MTC 302
Mineral insulated thermocouple with thermo plug

type J: max. 750°C
THERMOCOUPLE:
q 1xL q
(1)
1xJ q 1xK
q 2xL q
(1)
SHEATH - Ø:
q 0,64 mm q 1,0 mm q 1,5 mm q 2,0 mm
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SHEATH-MATERIAL:
CONNECTION ELEMENT:
q without plug q high temp. plug
q standard plug q standard socket
q miniature plug q miniature socket
q high temp. socket q Tuchel plug
q appliance box q special colour
nominal length
ACCESSORIES (FIX):
q without q with accessories:
q class 1, form A
q class 1, form B
NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
1)
is no longer valid
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MTC 303
Mineral insulated thermocouple with Lemo connection element

type J: max. 750°C
plug/ socket size: size 0 with sheath-Ø 0,25 mm – 1,00 mm
size 1 with sheath-Ø 1,50 mm – 4,50 mm
size 2 with sheath-Ø 6,00 mm
THERMOCOUPLE:
q 1xL q
(1)
1xJ q 1xK
q 2xL q
(1)
SHEATH - Ø:
q 0,64 mm q 1,0 mm q 1,5 mm q 2,0 mm
q 3,0 mm q 4,5 mm q 6,0 mm q other sheath-Ø
approx. 11
SHEATH-MATERIAL:
CONNECTION ELEMENT:
q socket size 0 q plug size 0
q other connection elements
ACCESSORIES (FIX):
q without socket/plug housing
q with socket/plug housing
nominal length
q special accessories
q class 1, form A
q class 1, form B
Ø NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
1)
is no longer valid
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MTC 304
Mineral insulated thermocouple with connection head

type J: max. 750°C
THERMOCOUPLE:
q 1xL q
(1)
1xJ q 1xK
q 2xL q
(1)
SHEATH - Ø:
q 1,5 mm q 2,0 mm q 3,0 mm
q 4,5 mm q 6,0 mm q other sheath-Ø
SHEATH-MATERIAL:
16
13
CONNECTION HEAD:
q form MA
q form S
q form L
q other connection heads
ACCESSORIES (FIX):
nominal length

q class 1, form A
q class 1, form B
Ø
NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
1)
is no longer valid
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MTC 305
Mineral insulated thermocouple with connection head and thread

type J: max. 750°C
THERMOCOUPLE:
q 1xL q
(1)
1xJ q 1xK
q 2xL q
(1)
SHEATH - Ø:
q 1,5 mm q 2,0 mm q 3,0 mm
q 4,5 mm q 6,0 mm q other sheath-Ø
SHEATH-MATERIAL:
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CONNECTION HEAD:
q form MA / G 1/2 A q form B / G 1/2 A q form B / G 1/4 A
q form MA / G 3/8 A q form B / G 3/8 A q form DAN-S / G 1/2 A
q form MA / G 1/4 A q other connection heads
ACCESSORIES (FIX):
immersion length

q class 1, form A
q class 1, form B
Ø
IMMERSION LENGTH: mm
1)
is no longer valid
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RTD 501
Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with PFA connection cable TGV
RTD: Pt 100 acc. to DIN EN 60751

sheath material: mat. no. 1.4541
measuring range: -50 up to +400°C and -50 up to +600°C
RTD:
q 1 x Pt 100 class B q 2 x Pt 100 class B
q 1 x Pt 100 class A q 2 x Pt 100 class A
CIRCUIT OF INNER WIRES:

cable length
q 2-wire circuit q 3-wire circuit q 4-wire circuit
SHEATH - Ø:
TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

q other cable ends
Ø*
30
CONNECTION CABLE:
q 1,0 m q 2,5 m q 5,0 m
q 1,5 m q 3,0 m q 10,0 m
MEASURING RANGE:
q -50 up to +400°C with kink protection
q -50 up to +400°C without kink protection
nominal length
Ø q -50 up to +600°C without kink protection

NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
CONNECTION CABLE TGV

Insulation: PFA Min. bending radius: 12 x d
Stranding: cores together Temp. range of flexible application: max. +250°C
insulation: fixed laying: max. +250°C
Braiding: fibre-glass
with limited
Armouring: stainless steel wire armouring (VA) service time: +260°C
with tracer Insulation resistance: >1MΩ x km
Shape: round
Cable section: 0,18 mm2 IEC 60332 + EN 60332 Cat. C or D.
Flame retardant and self-extinguishing
acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 and EN 60332-1-2
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RTD 503
Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with PVC connection cable LiYY

RTD:

cable length
SHEATH - Ø:
TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

q other cable ends
Ø*
30
CONNECTION CABLE:
q 1,0 m q 2,5 m q 5,0 m
q 1,5 m q 3,0 m q 10,0 m
MEASURING RANGE:
nominal length

NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
q
Sheath-ø: 1,5 mm
on request
CONNECTION CABLE LiYY

Insulation: PVC Min. bending radius: fixed laying: 5xd
flexible application: 10 x d
Stranding: in layers
Temp. range of flexible application: -5°C/+70°C
Sheath-material: PVC insulation: fixed laying: -30°C/+70°C
Cable section: 0,25 mm2 Radiation resistance: 8 x 107 cJ/kg
IEC 60332 + EN 60332 Cat. C or D.
Flame retardant and self-extinguishing
acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 and EN 60332-1-2
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RTD 504
Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with Besilen® (silicone) connection cable BiHF

RTD:

cable length
SHEATH - Ø:
TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

q other cable ends
Ø*
CONNECTION CABLE:
30
q 1,0 m q 2,5 m q 5,0 m

q 1,5 m q 3,0 m q 10,0 m
MEASURING RANGE:
nominal length

NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
q
Sheath-ø: 1,5 mm
on request
CONNECTION CABLE BiHF

Insulation: Besilen® (silicone) Min. bending radius: fixed laying: 4xd
flexible application: 6 x d
Stranding: in layers
Temp. range of flexible application: -25°C/+180°C
Sheath-material: Besilen® (silicone) insulation: fixed laying: -40°C/+180°C
Cable section: 0,25 mm2 short-term: +250°C
Radiation resistance: 8 x 107 cJ/kg
acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 und EN 60332-1-2.
Corrosiveness of IEC 60754-2 + EN 50267-2-2 +VDE
conflagration gases: 0482 part 267-2-2 are accomplished –
no development
of corrosive conflagration gases
Besilen® is a specially developed Silicone rubber-based material with good electrical characteristics Absence of acc. to RoHS directive
and it is a registered trademark of S Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG. harmful substances: of the European Union
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RTD 505
Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with PFA connection cable TTL

RTD:

cable length
SHEATH - Ø:
TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

q other cable ends
Ø*
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CONNECTION CABLE:
q 1,0 m q 2,5 m q 5,0 m
q 1,5 m q 3,0 m q 10,0 m
MEASURING RANGE:
nominal length

NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
q
Sheath-ø: 1,5 mm
on request
CONNECTION CABLE TTL

Insulation: PFA Min. bending radius: 7,5 x d
6
Stranding: cores together Radiation resistance: 5 x 10 cJ/kg
Sheath-material: PFA Temp. range of flexible application: -55/+250°C
insulation: fixed laying: -90/+250°C
Shape: round
with limited
Cable section: 0,18 mm2 service time: +260°C
acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 und EN 60332-1-2.
Chemical resistance: very good against acids, halogens,
chlorinated solvents as well as organic
and inorganic compounds
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RTD 601
Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with bare connection ends

RTD:

L
SHEATH - Ø:
TYPE OF CONNECTION WIRES:

q other cable ends
ACCESSORIES (FIX):
MEASURING RANGE:
q -50 up to +400°C
q -50 up to +600°C
q other measuring range
nominal length
NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
q
Sheath-ø: 1,5 mm
on request
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RTD 603
Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with Lemo connection end

plug/ socket size: size 0 with sheath-Ø 1,6 mm
size 1 with sheath-Ø 1,6 mm – 4,5 mm
size 2 with sheath-Ø 6,00 mm
RTD:

SHEATH - Ø:
CONNECTION ELEMENT:
approx. 11

q other connection elements
ACCESSORIES (FIX):
q without socket/plug housing
q with socket/plug housing
q special accessories
MEASURING RANGE:
nominal length
q -50 up to +400°C
q -50 up to +600°C
NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
q
Sheath-ø: 1,5 mm
on request
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RTD 604
Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with connection head

RTD:

SHEATH - Ø:
16
CONNECTION HEAD:
13
q form MA
q form S
q form L
q other connection heads
ACCESSORIES (FIX):
nominal length
MEASURING RANGE:
q -50 up to +400°C
q -50 up to +600°C
Ø
NOMINAL LENGTH: mm
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RTD 605
Mineral insulated resistance thermometer with connection head and thread

RTD:

SHEATH - Ø:
8
CONNECTION HEAD:
q form MA / G 1/2 A q form B / G 3/8 A
q form MA / G 3/8 A q form B / G 1/4 A
q form MA / G 1/4 A q form DAN-S / G 1/2 A
q form B / G 1/2 A q other connection heads
ACCESSORIES (FIX):
immersion length

MEASURING RANGE:
q -50 up to +400°C
q -50 up to +600°C
Ø
IMMERSION LENGTH: mm
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ACCESSORIES
Thermo plug
Standard thermo plug up to max. 200 °C High-temp. thermo plug up to max. 350 °C
item no. min.t/c type item no. min.t/c type
T 021-007-056 J (Fe-CuNi) T 021-007-064 J (Fe-CuNi)
T 021-007-057 K (NiCr-Ni) T 021-007-065 K (NiCr-Ni)
Standard thermo socket up to max. 200 °C High-temp. thermo socket up to max. 350 °C
Miniature thermo plug up to max. 200 °C Miniature thermo socket up to max. 200°C
Cable fixing for:
Standard and high temp. plug Miniature plug

item no. item no.
T 021-007-035 T 021-007-041
Locking plate
item no.
T 021-029-182
Lemo socket for mineral insulated thermocouples and

resistance thermometers
2-pole up to max. 200 °C 4-pole up to max. 200 °C
item no. size outer-ø item no. size outer-ø
T 021-011-146 0 0,64 T 021-011-148 0 1,64
T 021-011-147 0 1,0 T 021-000-599 0 1,0
T 021-009-083 1 1,5 T 021-011-150 1 1,5
T 021-000-600 1 3,0 T 021-011-151 1 3,0
T 021-011-149 1 4,5 T 021-000-677 1 4,5
T 021-011-152 2 6,0 T 021-000-678 2 6,0
Lemo plug for cable connection

2-pole up to max. 200 °C 4-pole up to max. 200 °C
item no. size outer-ø * item no. size outer-ø *
T 021-011-153 0 3,2 T 021-008-967 0 3,2
T 021-011-154 1 3,2 T 021-011-155 1 3,2
T 021-000-594 1 4,7 T 021-000-595 1 4,7
T 021-011-156 2 3,2 T 021-011-157 2 3,2
T 021-000-596 2 4,7 T 021-011-158 2 4,7
T 021-000-597 2 6,4 T 021-000-598 2 6,4
*outer-Ø of cable
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ACCESSORIES
Clamp screw connection made of steel 1.0718 for…

min.t/c
thread with pressure ring
ø mm
made of PTFE item no.
1,5 M8x1 T 025-007-148
2,0 M8x1 T 025-007-151
3,0 M8x1 T 025-000-681
4,5 G 1/4 A T 025-007-157
6,0 G 1/4 A T 025-000-685
Clamp screw connections made of steel 1.0718 for…

min.t/c with tapered ring made of
thread
ø mm stainless steel 1.4571
item no.
1,5 M8x1 T 025-007-147
2,0 M8x1 T 025-007-150
3,0 M8x1 T 025-000-680
4,5 G 1/4 A T 025-007-156
6,0 G 1/4 A T 025-000-684
Clamp screw connections made of stainless steel 1.4571 for…

min.t/c with pressure ring
thread
ø mm made of PTFE
item no.
1,5 M8x1 T 025-007-146
2,0 M8x1 T 025-007-149 Note:

3,0 M8x1 T 025-007-153
Clamp screw connections with
a thrust collar made of PTFE
4,5 G 1/4 A T 025-007-155 are appropriate for temp. up to
+200°C and for pressures up
6,0 G 1/4 A T 025-007-160 to 10 bar. Later loosening and
moving is possible.
Clamp screw connections made of stainless steel 1.4571 for… Clamp screw connections with
a tapered ring made of steel or
min.t/c with tapered ring made of
thread stainless steel are appropriate
ø mm stainless steel 1.4571 for temp. above + 200 °C and
item no. for pressures up to 40 bar. By
1,5 M8x1 T 025-007-145 tightening the screw connec -
tion, the tapered ring is fixed on
3,0 M8x1 T 025-007-152 the tube and can´t be loosened
4,5 G 1/4 A T 025-007-154
anymore. Therefore, later
loosening isn´t possible at all.
6,0 G 1/4 A T 025-007-159
Please note that not all types are available from stock and that there are possibly min. order quantities!
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INTRODUCTION
For centuries people were only able to grasp temperatures subjectively as cold or hot. The invention of the first
objective temperature measuring device based on the expansion of air goes back to Galileo Galilei approx. in 1592.
Today temperature measurement technique disposes of a great number of highly specialized sensors and methods
that allow to determine exactly and reproduce the thermodynamic state of the matter and thus its temperature almost
between 0°K and for example the temperature of the sun.
< The Fahrenheit scale

The German Gabriel Fahrenheit settled down in the Netherlands as instrument maker and built glass thermometers
with mercury filling. In 1714 he divided the temperature range between a so called „cold mixture” (ice and salt)
and the temperature of human blood (these were his points of reference) into 96 pieces. Later on it was
determined in England that the solidification point of water corresponds to 32°F and its boiling point to 212°F.
< The Celsius scale

In 1742 the Suede Anders Celsius divided the range between the solidification and boiling point of water into 100
pieces.
< The Kelvin scale

In 1842 the Englishman William Thomson (later Lord Kelvin) developed on the basis of the Carnot process a
thermodynamic temperature scale with the absolute zero point as reference and the scale interval of Celsius.
The conversion between the different scales is done as follows: 0 K = - 273,15°C

0°C = + 273,15 K
Electric thermometers turn the physical value of temperature into a dependent signal. They are self-contained
constructive components that deliver an output signal for further treatment. Dependent on the sensor principle in most
cases an auxiliary energy source is necessary.
An important advantage results out of the good transferability of those electric symbols over far distances. The
transducer and indicator of temperature can be situated far away from each other. The measuring signals can be
integrated and treated with small effort into control respectively process guiding systems.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
1. Temperature as measured variable

For nearly all procedures in research and production, temperature is a factor to be considered. It is of considerable importance
as measured variable. For temperature measurements, temperature dependent characteristics of materials can be used, as for
example the changing electrical resistance (resistance thermometer), the electromagnetic radiation of hot bodies (radiation
pyrometer) and resulting thermoelectric voltage (thermocouple). The different electric contact thermometers are frequently
used for the field temperature measurement.
2. Physical basis
2.1. Resistance thermometer
Temperature measurement with the help of resistance thermometers base on the special characteristic of conducting
materials to change their resistance dependent on temperature. For metals the resistance increases with rising temperature. In
case that the correlation between temperature and resistance is known, the temperature can be determined by resistance
measurement. The suggestion to use the temperature dependent resistance of metal conductors for temperature
measurement, was first made by Wilhelm von Siemens, the brother of Werner von Siemens in 1861 and was realized in the
development of a thermometer for the measurement of deep sea temperatures. The works of H.L. Callendar made the
resistance thermometer a precision device in 1886.
2.2. Thermocouples
The first basis of the thermovoltage effect was discovered by Seebeck in 1821. Thirty years later the exact correlations were
found out by Thompson. The thermovoltage between 2 different metals depend on the thermal motion of electrons. It is not
dependent on the absolute temperature values, but on temperature differences. The higher the temperature difference
between ”hot” and ”cold”, the higher the thermovoltage. The voltage at 1 degree Celsius is called the thermoelectric force of
the thermocouple. It depends on the nature of the two materials whose connection point is heated.
3. The response time of contact thermometers

The temperature measurement with the help of contact thermometers is generally afflicted with a delayed indication. The result
is that a changing temperature is not immediately indicated correctly but only after a certain time when the heat exchange
between the measured medium and the temperature probe has been fully realized. This inertia of thermometers shall be as
small as possible for certain measuring tasks. This is called the response time of a thermometer which means generally the
time constant. Generally spoken: the time constant corresponds to the relation of the capacity of heat absorption and heat
release of the thermometer. Both characterisitics are mainly determined by:
< heat capacity

< transversal thermal conductivity of the thermometer
< relation of surface to volume of the thermometer
< coefficient of thermal conductivitiy between medium and surface of the thermometer
as well as of the medium velocity, its thermal conductivity and its specific heat.
If a thermometer is suddenly exposed to another temperature, as for example by taking it out of water with a temperature of
20°C and putting it into water of 40°C, the indicated temperature rises almost according to the exponential function. The usual
quantity for the changing velocity of such exponential procedures is the time constant. The time constant is equal to the time
that passes until 63,2% of the temperature leap is indicated. In many cases, the temperature indication does not change
according to the exponential function. For those cases the time constant is not sufficient to characterise the time response.
Therefore it is useful to indicate the half-time z 0.5 and the 9/10 time value z 0.9. This is the definition of time from the sudden
change of temperature to the reach of 50% either 90% of this temperature change. The exponential course shows z 0.5 =
0.693 (time constant) resp. z 0.9 = 2.303 (time constant) and the ratio z 0.9/z 0.5 has to be equal to 3.32.
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COMPARISON THERMOCOUPLES / RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS
Resistance thermometers Thermocouples
< Platinum resistance thermometers are < Larger temperature range than
the most accurate sensors and have resistance thermometers.
the best long-time stability. < Small hot junction enables
Due to the chemical resistance of short response time.
Platinum, the risk of impurity by oxidation < More robust and resistant
and other chemical influences against mechanical stress.
is reduced. < Cheaper.
< High consistency.
< General:
A reliable temperature measurement requires a most exact adaptation to the corresponding process.
This statement is valid for thermocouples as well as for resistance thermometers.
Characteristics Resistance thermometer Thermocouples
< dimensions large sensor surface small sensor surface possible
< response time relatively long short
< connection cables copper cables thermo compensating cable
< accuracy very good good
< consistency very good satisfactory
< surface temperature measurement not possible possible
< hot junction over the whole length of the RTD punctual
< robustness good very good
< spontaneous heating has to be considered does not occur
< temperature range up to +600°C higher temp. possible
< cold junction not necessary necessary
< circuit supply yes no
< vibration resistance relatively sensitive very rugged
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RESPONSE TIME MINERAL INSULATED THERMOCOUPLES / RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS
< Mineral insulated thermocouples
Insulated hot junction Response time in
( form A ) water with 0,2 m/s air with 2,0 m/s

sheath- Ø (mm) t 0,5 (s) t 0,9 (s) t 0,5 (s) t 0,9 (s)
0,5 0,06 0,13 1,80 5,50
1,0 0,15 0,50 3,00 10,00
1,5 0,21 0,60 8,00 25,00
3,0 1,20 2,90 23,00 80,00
4,5 2,50 5,90 37,00 120,00
6,0 4,00 9,60 60,00 200,00
8,0 7,00 17,00 100,00 360,00
Welded hot junction Response time in
( form B ) water with 0,2 m/s air with 2,0 m/s

sheath- Ø (mm) t 0,5 (s) t 0,9 (s) t 0,5 (s) t 0,9 (s)
0,5 0,03 0,10 1,80 6,00
1,0 0,06 0,18 3,00 10,00
1,5 0,13 0,40 8,00 25,00
3,0 0,22 0,75 23,00 80,00
4,5 0,45 1,60 33,00 110,00
6,0 0,55 2,60 55,00 185,00
8,0 0,75 4,60 97,00 310,00
n Mineral insulated resistance thermometer
Sheath-ø (mm) Response time in

water with 0,2 m/s air with 2,0 m/s
t 0,5 (s) t 0,9 (s) t 0,5 (s) t 0,9 (s)
1,6 3,6 5,5 10,8 26,3
3,0 5,2 9,8 20,0 51,0
6,0 10,4 23,2 46,8 121,0
These indications are only reference values as the response time depends on the applied RTD.
n General:
Mineral insulated thermocouples and mineral insulated resistance thermometers can be bent with
a radius of 5 x the outer diameter of the sheath material. Herewith it must be considered that any
bending of the measuring tip over a length of 60 mm has to be avoided.
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TEST CERTIFICATES
Test certificates:
We offer test reports or test certificates acc. to DIN EN 10204.
1. Test certificate acc. to DIN EN 10204-2.1 charge: 18.00 Euro

Certificate in which the manufacturer confirms that the delivered goods
correspond to the requirements of the order without indicating any test results.
2. Test certificate acc. to DIN EN 10204-2.2 (batch certificate) charge: 23.00 Euro
Certificate in which the manufacturer confirms that the delivered goods
correspond to the requirements of the order by indicating results of not specific tests.
3. Inspection certificate acc. to DIN EN 10204-3.1 charge: 29.00 Euro

Certificate in which the manufacturer confirms that the delivered goods plus charge for tests acc. to
correspond to the requirements of the order by indicating test results. the following list
The test unit and the execution of the test are determined in the product specification,
in official or technical prescriptions and/ or order. The certificate is confirmed by a person
independent of production and named by the manufacturer.
List of individual tests

Calibration in “Kyrostat” bath:
Temperature range -50°C up to +50°C
Basic price 12,10 Euro
Unit price for each test piece and measuring point 4,00 Euro
Calibration in oil bath:
Temperature range +60°C up to +200°C
Calibration in AMETEK Trockenblock-Kalibrator:
Temperature range +50°C up to +320°C, +300°C up to +1205°C
Response time in water:
Determination of 0,1-time, 0,5-time and 0,9-time
Unit price for each test piece 5,80 Euro
Response time in air:
Determination of 0,1-time, 0,5-time and 0,9-time
Unit price for each test piece 8,00 Euro
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BASICS THERMOCOUPLES / CONNECTION CABLES
Temperature is an important factor in many areas concerning the environment, scientific research and production. It is a
thermo-dynamic variable that defines the heat content of a material. Material strength changes with alternating
temperature. As a consequence, the characteristics of materials have to be examined at different temperatures. To obtain
a temperature value, defined temperature parameters are used. Here the parameters can be defined, for example, as the
freezing and boiling points of water.
For temperature measurement temperature dependent characteristics of materials have to be taken into account. These
include such things as thermal expansion (expansion thermometer), the dependance of the electric resistance of metallic
conductors (electrical thermometer) and electromotive force (thermocouple) etc.. A temperature measuring device with a
thermocouple as a data indicator tends to consist of the thermometer itself with a measuring point, an extension cable, a
cold junction with a specified constant temperature and a voltmeter.
The value of the electromotive force
(EMF) produced by the < Sketch
thermocouple is determined by the connection point
difference between the measuring
Compensating/ cold junction
temperature and the so-called free connection head Extension cable
ends of the thermocouple which are
mounted in the connection head. As
the connection head is usually protecting tube
C u feed line
relatively close to the measuring
point, it is frequently exposed to
temperature fluctuations. For this
reason, a connection cable with the thermocouple measuring device
same thermo-electric properties as

the thermocouple is used between
the thermocouple and the cold
junction. measuring point
< Materials
We differentiate between thermocouple cable and compensating cable. Cables made of original materials are called
extension or thermocouple cables, whereas conductor materials made of substitutes are known as compensating
cables.
< Compensating cables
The compensating wires and strands are composed of alloys which do not have to be identical with the corresponding
thermocouple. Substitute material means that the thermo-electric characteristics in the allowed temperature range
(usually 0 up to +200 °C) for the compensating cable must be the same as those of the corresponding thermocouple.
They are identified with the letter ”C“ adapted to DIN IEC 584. The ”C” appears behind the code letter identifying the
thermocouple, for example ”KC”.
< Extension cables
Extension cables are made of conductors with identical nominal structure to the corresponding thermocouple. They are
identified with the letter ”X” adapted to DIN IEC 584 which appears behind the code letter identifying the
thermocouple, for example ”JX”. They are normally tested within a temperature range of 0 up to +200°C.
< Thermocouple cables
Thermocouple cables consist of the same element material as the thermocouple and are tested for the same
temperatures. These S special cables are manufactured on customer request. PVC, fibre-glass and S tex
insulated or sheathed compensating and extension cables are not suitable for outdoor use. Exception: PVC sheathed
solid conductors can be used for underground laying.
Cables for resistance thermometers

Cables with copper conductors have to be laid between thermometer and measuring device. In order to keep faults by
cable resistances and their temperature dependent fluctuations as small as possible, an appropriate cable section has
to be chosen. Resistance thermometers are manufactured in 2-, 3-, and 4-wire circuit dependent on the required
accuracy. By choosing the wire circuit it has to be considered that the cable resistance fully affects the measuring
result.
The cables have to be chosen that they are appropriate for their environment that means that they resist against thermal,
mechanical and chemical influences. All cable contacts have to be well done. Measuring cable shall be laid > 0,5 m
away from any energy cable . In order to suppress electromagnetic or magnetic interferences, the cables shall be
screened and have twisted pairs.
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SURVEY COMPENSATING AND EXTENSION CABLES
AS WELL AS CONNECTION CABLES FOR RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS
S Picture Cable type T/C Insu- Section Cond. Form Outer-Ø Temp.-range of thermoelectric
item no. type lation insulation voltage
fibre-glass insulated thermo-cables (wire)
0489-9002 thermo- type K GL/GL 2 x 0,2 mm wire oval approx. flexible: DIN IEC
cable 0,8 x 1,3 mm -25°C up to +200°C 584
class 1,
fixed: tolerance
-25°C up to +200°C +/- 1,5°C
couple- 1,9 x 1,1 mm -40°C up to +250°C 584
cable class 1
fixed:
-40°C up to +250°C
cable 2,5 x 1,4 mm -25°C up to +200°C 584
class 1
fixed:
-25°C up to +200°C
couple- 2,0 x 1,2 mm max. +400°C 584
cable class 1
fixed:
max. +400°C
polyimide insulated thermo-cables (wire)

0433-9138 thermo- type K KN- 2 x 0,2 mm wire oval approx. flexible: DIN IEC
couple- Polyimid 0,9 x 0,5 mm -40°C up to +250°C 584
cable KP-blank/ class 1,
Polyimid fixed: tolerance
-40°C up to +250°C +/- 1,5°C
cable KP-blank/ class 1,
Polyimid fixed: tolerance
-40°C up to +250°C +/- 1,5°C
0433-9149 thermo- type K Polyimid + 2 x 0,3 mm wire oval approx. flexible: DIN IEC
couple- PTFE/ 0,9 x 1,7 mm -40°C up to +250°C 584
cable Polyimid class 1,
fixedt: tolerance
-40°C up to +250°C +/- 1,5°C
cable KP-PTFE/ class 1
Polyimid fixed:
-40°C up to +250°C
polyimide/PFA insulated thermo-cables (wire)

0433-9196 thermo- type K KN- 2 x 0,2 mm wire round max. 1,0 mm flexible: DIN IEC
couple- Polyimid -40°C up to +250°C 584
cable KP blank/ class 1
Polyimid/ fixed:
PFA -40°C up to +250°C
FEP insulated thermo-cables (wire)

0433-9152 thermo- type K FEP/FEP 2 x 0,2 mm wire oval approx. flexible: DIN IEC
couple- 1,7 x 1,1 mm -40°C up to +180°C 584
cable class 1
fixed:
-40°C up to +180°C
TPE insulated thermo-cable (strands)

0433-9177 thermo- type K TPE/TPE 2 x 0,2 mm2 strands round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
couple- 3,0 mm -40°C up to +90°C 584
cable class 1
fixed:
-40°C up to +90°C
FEP/Besilen® insulated thermo-cables (strands)

0433-9193 thermo- type K FEP/FEP/ 2 x 0,2 mm2 strands round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
cable Bi 3,8 mm -25°C up to +180°C 584
class 2
fixed:
-40°C up to +180°C
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SURVEY COMPENSATING AND EXTENSION CABLES
AS WELL AS CONNECTION CABLES FOR RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS
S Picture Cable type T/C Insu- Section Cond. Form Outer-Ø Temp.-range of thermoelectric
item no. type lation insulation voltage
FEP/Besilen® connection cables for resistance thermometers (strands)
0470-9224 connection verzinnt FEP/Bi 2 x 0,14 mm2 strands round approx. flexible:
cable e Cu- 2,8 mm -25°C up to +180°C
Litze.
Cu- fixed:
Zahl: -40°C up to +180°C
2,7
kg/km
0470-0423 connection verzinnt FEP/Bi 4 x 0,22 mm2 strands round approx. flexible:
cable e Cu- 3,9 mm -25°C up to +180°C
Litze.
Cu- fixed:
8,4
kg/km
3833-9132 connection verzinnt FEP/C/ 4 x 0,22 mm2 strands round approx. flexible:
cable e Cu- FEP 3,0 mm -55°C up to +180°C
Litze.
Cu- fixed:
19,3
kg/km
FEP insulated thermo-cables (strands)

0433-9240 thermo- type K FEP 2 x 0,20 mm wire round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
couple- 1,0 mm -25°C up to +180°C 584,
cable fixed: class 1
-25°C up to +180°C
0433-9157 thermo- type K FEP/FEP 2 x 0,22 mm2 strands oval approx. flexible: DIN IEC
cable 2,5 x 1,5 mm -25°C up to +180°C 584,
fixed: tolerance
-25°C up to +180°C +/- 1°C
0433-9137 thermo- type K FEP/FEP 2 x 0,22 mm2 strands round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
cable 2,0 mm -25°C up to +180°C 584,
fixed: tolerance
-25°C up to +180°C +/- 1°C
0433-9154 thermo- type K FEP/FEP 8x2x strands round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
cable 0,22 mm2 6,4 mm -25°C up to +180°C 584
fixed: class 2
twisted pair -25°C up to +180°C
0435-9129 thermo- type K FEP/C/ 8x2x strands round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
cable FEP 0,22 mm2 6,9 mm -25°C up to +180°C 584
fixed: class 2
0433-9135 thermo- type K FEP/FEP 16 x 2 x strands round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
cable 0,22 mm2 7,7 mm -25°C up to +180°C 584
fixed: class 2
0435-9135 thermo- type K FEP/C/ 16 x 2 x strands round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
cable FEP 0,22 mm2 8,3 mm -25°C up to +180°C 584
fixed: class 2
0435-9085 thermo- type K FEP-F-ZF- 8x strands round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
couple- D(B)- (2 x 0,5 mm)D 11,0 mm -55°C up to +180°C 584
cable FEP/F-C fixed: class 1
(B)-FEP -90°C up to +180°C
FEP insulated thermo-cables with screening (strands)

0435-9037 thermo- type K FEP/C/ 2 x 0,22 mm2 strands round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
cable FEP 2,6 mm -25°C up to +180°C 584,
fixed: tolerance
-25°C up to +180°C +/- 1,5°C
Besilen® insulated thermo-cables (strands)

0451-9019 thermo- type K GL/ 2 x 0,22 mm2 strands round approx. flexible: DIN IEC
cable Silicone 3,2 mm -25°C up to +200°C 584
fixed: class 1
-25°C up to +200°C
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BASIC VALUES OF THERMOELECTRIC VOLTAGE IN mV
type K type L type J type U type T type E type N type S type R type B
tempe- +NiCr +Fe +Fe +ECu +ECu +NiCr +NiCrSi +PtRh 10 +PtRh 13 +PtRh 30
rature -Ni -CuNi -CuNi -CuNi -CuNi -CuNi -NiSi -Pt -Pt -PtRh 6
t 90/°C
DIN EN 60584 DIN 43710
(1)
DIN EN 60584 DIN 43710
(1)
DIN EN 60584 DIN EN 60584 DIN EN 60584 DIN EN 60584 DIN EN 60584 DIN EN 60584
-100 - 3,554 - 4,75 - 4,633 - 3,40 - 3,379 -5,237 -2,407 - - -
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5,269 4,25 4,279 6,319 2,774 0,646 0,647 0,033

100 4,096 5,37
10,779 9,20 9,288 13,421 5,913 1,441 1,469 0,178
200 8,138 10,95
16,327 14,90 14,862 21,036 9,341 2,323 2,401 0,431
300 12,209 16,56
21,848 21,00 20,872 28,946 12,974 3,259 3,408 0,787
400 16,397 22,16
27,393 27,41 - 37,005 16,748 4,233 4,471 1,242
500 20,644 27,85
33,102 34,31 - 45,093 20,613 5,239 5,583 1,972
600 24,905 33,67
39,132 - - 53,112 24,527 6,275 2,431
700 29,129 39,72 6,743
- - - 61,017 28,455 7,345 7,950 3,154
800 33,275 46,22
- - - 68,787 32,371 8,449 9,205 3,957
900 37,326 53,14
- - - - 76,373 36,256 9,587 10,506 4,834
1000 41,276
- - - - - 40,087 10,757 11,850 5,780
1100 45,119
- - - - - 43,846 11,951 13,228 6,786
1200 48,838
- - - - - 45,694 12,554 13,926 7,311
1250 50,644
- - - - - 47,513 13,159 14,629 7,848
1300 52,410
- - - - - - - 14,373 16,040 8,956
1400
- - - - - - - 14,978 16,746 9,524
1450
- - - - - - - - - 10,099
1500
- - - - - - - - - 11,263
1600
- - - - - - - - - 12,433
1700
(1)
Since April 1994 the standard DIN 43710 is no longer valid
Thermoelectric voltage in mV with reference to a cold junction temperature of 0°C.
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Ø-TOLERANCES OF MINERAL INSULATED THERMOCOUPLES /
THERMOCOUPLE TYPES FORM A, FORM B
Table 1: tolerance of outer- Ø
outer –Ø of cable nominal value +/- limit dimensions
0,5 mm +/- 0,025 mm
1,0 mm +/- 0,025 mm
1,5 mm +/- 0,025 mm
2,0 mm +/- 0,025 mm
3,0 mm +/- 0,030 mm
4,5 mm +/- 0,045 mm
6,0 mm +/- 0,060 mm
8,0 mm +/- 0,080 mm
Thermocouple types form A / form B:
Mineral insulated thermocouples listed in this catalogue are

according to DIN EN 61515 with regard to shape, construction
and geometrical dimensions or refer to it.
Regarding the basic values and tolerances the standards DIN
EN 60584-1 and DIN EN 60584-2 are valid. We furnish mineral
insulated thermocouples with insulated hot junction (form A) as
standard version acc. to DIN EN 61515
Form A – ungrounded mineral insulated thermocouple

< The measuring tip isn´t directly welded to the bottom.
We also manufacture grounded mineral insulated thermocouples

(form B) acc. to DIN EN 61515 on customer´ s request.
Form B – grounded mineral insulated thermocouple

< The measuring tip is electrically connected to the sheath.
Mineral insulated thermocouples keep the given min. insulation

resistance acc. to DIN EN 61515 of >1000 MΩ at room
temperature.
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TOLERANCES OF THERMOCOUPLES
class 1 class 2 class 3

type standard material temperature- (2) limit temperature- (2) limit temperature- (2) limit
range deviation range deviation range deviation
T DIN EN 60584 Cu-CuNi -40 … + 350°C 0,5 °C or 0,40% -40 … +350 °C 1,0 °C or 0,75 % -200 … + 40 °C 1,0 °C or 1,5 %
(1)U DIN 43710 Cu-CuNi - - 0 …+600 °C ± 3 °C / ± 0,75 % - -
J DIN EN 60584 Fe-CuNi -40 … + 750°C 1,5 °C or 0,40% -40 …+750 °C 2,5 °C or 0,75 % - -
(1)L DIN 43710 Fe-CuNi - - 0 …+900 °C ± 3 °C / ± 0,75 % - -
K DIN EN 60584 NiCr-Ni -40 … +1000°C 1,5 °C or 0,40% -40 …+1200 °C 2,5 °C or 0,75 % -200 … + 40 °C 2,5 °C or 1,5 %
E DIN EN 60584 NiCr-CuNi -40 … + 800°C 1,5 °C or 0,40% -40 …+900 °C 2,5 °C or 0,75 % -200 … + 40 °C 2,5 °C or 1,5 %
N DIN EN 60584 NiCrSi-NiSi -40 … +1000°C 1,5 °C or 0,40% -40 …+1200 °C 2,5 °C or 0,75 % -200 … + 40 °C 2,5 °C or 1,5 %
S DIN EN 60584 PtRh 10-Pt 0 … +1600°C 1,0 °C or (3) 0 …+1600 °C 1,5 °C or 0,25 % - -
R DIN EN 60584 PtRh13-Pt 0 … +1600°C 1,0 °C or (3) 0 …+1600 °C 1,5 °C or 0,25 % - -
B DIN EN 60584 PtRh30-PtRh6 - - +600 …+1700 °C 1,5 °C or 0,50 % +600 … +1700 °C 4,0 °C or 1,0 %
Classes 1, 2, and 3 are valid for thermocouples.

(1) Since April 1994 the standard DIN 43710 is no longer valid.
(2) For the limit deviation, the higher value is valid.
(3) 1°C or [1 + (t - 1100) x 0,003] °C
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THERMOCOUPLES
characteristics general composition temperature suitable unsuitable application

thermocouples range application
base metal thermocouple EP-leg: 89-90% nickel, 9-9,5% chrome, u in pure, oxidizing (air) or u not sulphuric, reducing or alternately oxidizing
NiCr -CuNi (nickel-chrome/ 0,5% silicium and iron neutral atmosphere (inert and reducing atmosphere
copper-nickel) balance: C, Mn, Nb, Co gases) u do not apply in vacuum for a long time
Typ E single wires made of EN-leg: 55% copper, 45% nickel
-200°C/+700°C
u high resistance against
non precious metals approx. 0,1%, cobalt, iron and manganese corrosion
u small thermal conductivity
base metal thermocouple JP-leg: 99,5 % iron, approx. 0,25 % manganese, u from 0-760°C in vacuum, u temperatures below 0°C
Fe - CuNi (iron/copper-nickel) approx. 0,12 % copper, balance: other impurities oxidizing (air), reducing or u sulphurous atmosphere above +500°C
Typ J single wires made of

non precious metals
JN-leg: 55% copper, 45% nickel approx. 0,1%,
cobalt, iron and manganese
-180°C/+700°C inert atmosphere (inert gases) u above 760°C only with bigger wire diameters
base thermocouple KP-leg: 89-90% nickel, 9-9,5% chrome, u from 250°C-1260°C in pure, u between 250°C up to 600°C not suitable for exact
NiCr - NiAl (nickel-chrome/ 0,5 % silicium and iron oxidizing (air) and neutral measurements with quick temperature changes
nickel-aluminium) balance: C, Mn, Nb, Co atmosphere (inert gases) u not appropriate for a longer time with high
single wires made of KN-leg: 95-96% nickel, 1-1,5% silicium, u for higher temperatures temperatures in vacuum
Typ K non precious metals 1-2,3 % aluminium, 1-3,2% manganese, -270°C/+1372°C bigger wire diameters u do not apply with high temperatures in sulphurous,
reducing or alternately oxidizing and reducing atmoshere
0,5% cobalt, balance: Fe, Cu, Pb are recommended
without protection
u do not use in atmosphere favourizing
"green mould"
base thermocouple LP-leg: 99,5 % iron, approx. 0,25 % manganese, u from 0°C-760°C in vacuum, u temperatures below 0°C
Fe - CuNi (iron/copper-nickel) approx. 0,12 % copper, oxidizing (air), reducing or u sulphurous atmosphere above +500°C
single wires made of ballance: other impurities 0°C/+900°C inert atmosphere (inert gases) u above 760°C only with bigger wire diameters
Typ L non precious metals LN-leg: 55% copper, 45% nickel, u above 500°C bigger wire
approx. 0,1% cobalt, iron and manganese diameters are recommended
base thermocouple NiCrSi - NiSi NP-leg: 84% nickel, 14-14,4 % chrome, 1,3-1,6% u from 300°C-1260°C in u do not use with high temperatures in sulphurous,
(nickel-chrome-silicium/nickel- silicium, ballance (not more than 0,1%): pure, oxidizing (air) reducing or alternately oxidizing and reducing
silicium-magnesium) Mn, Fe, C, Co and neutral atmosphere atmosphere without protection
single wires made of NN-leg: 95 % nickel, 4,2-4,6 % silicium, 0,5-1,5 % (inert gases) u do not use with high temperatures in vacuum
Typ N non precious metals magnesium, ballance: Fe, Co, Mn, C, (altogether -270°C/+1300°C u do not use in atmosphere faviourizing
0,1-0,3%) "green mould"
u reducing atmosphere
base thermocouple RP-leg: platinum with 99,99% purity with a u pure, oxidizing atmosphere u reducing atmosphere
Pt13%Rh - Pt (platinum rhodium alloy (purity 99,98%) 13±0,05 % rhodium -50°C/+1768,1°C (air), non aggresive (inert-) u metal gases (for example plomb or zinc)
13% rhodium/ platinum) portion (melting point) gases and short-term u agressive vapours containing arsenic, phosphor or sulphur
Typ R single wires made of platinum

and platinum - rhodium alloy
RN-leg: platinum with 99,99% purity recommended:
up to +1300°C
in vacuum
u above +1200°C type B
u do never use metal protecting tubes with higher
temperatures
more appropriate u sensitive against impurities of impure metals
base thermocouple SP-leg: platinum with 99,99% purity with a u pure, oxidizing atmospheres u reducing atmosphere
Pt10%Rh - Pt (platinum rhodium alloy (purity 99,98%) 10±0,05 % (air), non agressive (inert-) u metal gases (for example plomb or zinc)
10%Rhodium/ platinum). rhodium portion -50°C/+1768,1°C gases and short-term in u agressive vapours containing arsenic, phosphor or sulphur
single wires made of platinum SN-leg: platinum with 99,99% purity (melting point) vacuum u do never use metal protecting tubes with higher
Typ S and platinum - rhodium alloy recommended: u above +1200°C type B temperatures
up to +1300°C more appropriate u sensitive against impurities of impure metals
base thermocouple BP-leg: platinum with 99,99% purity with a u pure, oxidizing atmosphers u reducing atmosphere or such with agressive vapours
(Pt30%Rh - Pt6%Rh platinum - rhodium alloy (purity 99,98%) 29,60±0,2 % u neutral atmospheres or impurities which react with metals of the platinum
0% rhodium/ platinum-6% rhodium portion max. +1820°C u vacuum group, if it isn´t protected with a non metal protecting tube
Typ B rhodium) BN-leg: platinum with 99,99% purity with a (melting point)
single wires made of platinum rhodium alloy (purity 99,98%) 6,12±0,02 % ordinary up to
and platinum - rhodium alloy rhodium portion +1700°C
base thermocouple Cu - CuNi TP-leg: 99,95% copper, u from -200°C-370°C in u above +370°C not appropriate in a hydrogen atmosphere
(copper/copper-nickel) 0,02-0,07% oxygen 0,01% impurities vacuum, oxidizing (air), u not appropriate in radioactive environment
single wires made of TN-leg: 55% copper, 45% nickel reducing or inert atmosphere
Typ T non precious metals approx. 0,1% cobalt, iron and manganese -270°C/+400°C (inert gases)
u with higher temperatures
bigger wire diameters are
recommended
base thermocouple UP-leg: 99,95% copper, u from -200°C-370°C in u above +370°C not appropriate in a hydrogen atmosphere
Cu - CuNi (copper/copper- 0,02-0,07% oxygen vacuum, oxidizing (air), u not appropriate in radioactive environment
nickel) 0,01% impurities 0°C/+600°C reducing or inert atmosphere
single wires made of UN-leg: 55% copper, 45% nickel (+400°C) (inert gases)
Typ U non precious metals approx. 0,1% cobalt, iron and manganese u with higher temperatures
bigger wire diameters are
recommended
Abbreviations: C= carbon, Mn= manganese, Nb=niobium, Co=cobalt, Fe= iron, Pb=plomb, Cu=copper
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APPLICATION TEMPERATURE LIMITS AND APPLICATION ADVICE FOR
MINERAL INSULATED MATERIALS
Application temperature limits:
The different mineral insulated thermocouple types have generally a metal sheath made of
special steel material no. 1.4541 or of Inconel material no. 2.4816.
Other sheath materials are available on request.
The max. application temperature of mineral insulated thermocouples in pure air without
any further harmful gaseous components are as follows:
max. application
material no. sheath material
temperature
1.4541 special steel 800°C
2.4816 Inconel 1100°C
4 An important quality characteristic of the sheath material is its resistance against corrosion
4 With higher measuring temperatures especially with cyclic stress, the wall thickness is
reduced by scaling
4 Aggressive gaseous components can be harmful to the sheath material
4 Bigger diameters increase the service life of mineral insulated thermocouples
The above mentioned information do not claim to be complete. Herewith, we would like to point out
that the allowed application temperature and service life of mineral insulated thermocouples are
influenced by lots of circumstances.
Mineral insulated material:
The following table shows in which fields mineral insulated materials have good oxidation
and alternating temperature resistance. The application temperature limits in different
media are as follows:
Measuring medium Application temperature
1.4541 2.4816
air approx. 800°C approx. 1100°C
carbon dioxide approx. 650°C approx. 500°C
benzene approx. 100°C not recommended
benzol approx. 100°C not recommended
boric acid approx. 100°C not recommended
butyl alcohol approx. 100°C not recommended
up to 50°G.L phosphoric acid approx. 100°C not recommended
nitric acid approx. 100°C not recommended
liquid sodium not recommended approx. 750°C
sulphurous air not recommended approx. 550°C
chlorine free water not recommended approx. 590°C
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MATERIALS AND APPLICATION FIELDS
Choice of material
Unalloyed, high-temperature steel

max. appli-
mat.no. material characteristics application range
cation temp.
1.0305 weld-in and screw-in protecting tubes in
400°C (ASTM 105)
unalloyed steel
steam lines
1.5415
500°C (AISI A204 Gr.A)
low-alloy and high-temp. steel with molybdenum addition weld-in and screw-in protecting tubes
1.7335 low-alloy and high-temp. steel with chromium and molybdenum

540°C (AISI A182 F11) addition
weld-in and screw-in protecting tubes
1.7380 low-alloy and high-temp. steel with chromium and molybdenum

570°C (AISI A182 F22) addition
weld-in and screw-in protecting tubes
650°C 1.4961 high-temp. austenitic chromium nickel steel (Niobium stabilized) weld-in and screw-in protecting tubes
Rust and acid resistant steel

good resistance against organic acids with medium temperatures,
1.4301 food and luxury, food industry, medical
550°C* (AISI 304)
saline solutions p.e. sulphates, sulphides , alkaline solvents with
apparatus engineering
medium temp.
by the addition of molybdenum it is more corrosion-proof in oxidizing chemical, pulp industry, nuclear technology,
1.4404 acids, p.e. acid of vinegar, acidity of wine, phosphoric acid, sulphuric textile, colour, fatty adid, soup and pharma-
550°C* (AISI 316 L) acid and others. There is an elevated resistance against intercrystalline ceutical industries as well as dairies and
corrosion by a reduced carbon content. breweries
1.4435 elevated resistance against corrosion compared with 1.4404, smaller
550°C* (AISI 316L) delta ferrite portion
pharmaceutical industries
good intercrystalline corrosion resistance, good resistance against

1.4541 Chemical industry, nuclear power plants,
550°C* (AISI 321)
heavy oil products, vapour and combustion gases. Good resistance
textile, colour, fatty acids, soap industry
against oxidation.
elevated corrosion resistance compared to certain acids due to the
1.4571 pharmaceutical industry as well as dairies
550°C* (AISI 316 TI)
addition of molybdenum. Resistant against crevice corrosion, salt water
and breweries
and aggressive industrial influences.
Heat resistant steel
very good resistance against sulphuric gases and salts due to the high
1.4749 chromium content, very good oxidation resistance as well as with smoke and combustion gases, industrial
1100°C (AISI 446) constant and cyclic thermal stress, (low resistance again nitrogenated furnaces
gases)
1.4762 high resistance against sulphuric gases due to the high chromium smoke and combustion gases, industrial
1200°C (AISI 446) content, (low resistance against nitrogenated gases) furnaces
high resistance against nitrogenated and lower oxygen gases.

1.4841 power plant construction, petrochemistry,
1150°C (AISI 314)
Permanent operation not below 900°C due to embrittlement (more
industrial furnaces
heat resistant than 1.4749 and 1.4762)
same characteristics as 1.4841, however advantage against sigma- industrial furnace construction, apparatus
1.4845
1150°C (AISI 310)
phase- embrittlement due to the high portion of silicium construction, melting houses, power plant
construction, petrochemistry, furnace tubes
good corrosion resistance, resistance against stress corrosion

2.4816 hydraulic reactors, nuclear power, industrial
1100°C (Inconell 600)
cracking, excellent oxidation resistance, not recommended with CO2
furnaces, steam boilers, turbines
and sulphuric gases above 550°C and sodium above
due to the addition of titanium and aluminium the material shows very
1.4876 good heat resistant values. Appropriate for applications where high hydraulic reactors, power plant construction,
1100°C (Incoloy 800) mechanical strength besides scaling resistance are demanded. petrochemistry, industrial furnaces
Excellent resistance against carburization and nitrogen content increase.
1300°C with oxidizing conditions, in absence of oxygen, silicium and
sulphur high heat resistance up to 1200°C, especially resistant in
Pt 10% Rh halogens, vinegar acid, NaOCI solutions etc., embrittlement by glas, electrochemical and catalyst technique
1300°C platinum- absorption of silicium out of armouring ceramics, phosphorous chemical industry, laboratories, melting
rhodium alloy sensitiveness, inappropriate in reducing hydrogen atmospheres with houses, annealing furnaces
sulphurous components.
* In dependence on pressure stress and corrosion attack, the application temp. may reach up to 800°C
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COLOUR CODE AND TEMPERATURE RANGE
for compensating and extension cables
THERMOCOUPLE
DIN IEC 584 DIN 43710 * ANSI MC 96.1 BS 4937 NF C 42-324
Material
Code Identification Identification Identification Identification Identification
THL AGL THL AGL THL AGL THL AGL THL AGL
T Cu - Cu Ni
TX
-25° to +100°C 0° to +100°C 0° to +100°C -25° to +200°C
U Cu - Cu Ni
UX
0° to +200°C
J Fe - Cu Ni
JX
-25° to +200°C 0° to +200°C 0° to +200°C -25° to +200°C
L Fe - Cu Ni
LX
0° to +200°C
E Ni Cr - Cu Ni
EX
-25° to +200°C 0° to +200°C 0° to +200°C -25° to +200°C
K Ni Cr - Ni
KX
-25° to +200°C 0° to +200°C 0° to +200°C -25° to +200°C
K Ni Cr - Ni
KCA
0° to +150°C 0° to +150°C
K Ni Cr - Ni
KCB
0° to +100°C 0° to +100°C 0° to +100°C
N Ni Cr Si - Ni Si NX NC
-25° to 0° to
+200°C +150°C
R Pt Rh 13 - Pt
RCB/
S Pt Rh 10 - Pt SCB
0° to +200°C 0° to +200°C 0° to +200°C 0° to +200°C
Pt Rh 30 -
B
Pt Rh 6
0° to +100°C 0° to +100°C
The application temperature range of the cable is limited by the highest application temperature of the insulating material or the application temperature range of the conductor material. In all cases the
respective lower figure is valid. The compensating cable for the thermocouple type B can also be manufactured, deviating from the corresponding standards, for a temperature range from 0 to +200°C
(S-Type BC-200). Variant colour codes can be manufactured for a minimum order quantity.
* The standard 43710 was withdrawn in April 1994. THL = extension cable · AGL = compensating cable
* Therefore, the element types ”U” and ”L” are not standardized anymore.
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BASICS OF RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS
Resistance thermometers change their electrical resistance in dependence on the temperature or in other words
resistance thermometers use the fact that the electrical resistance of an electrical conductor varies with changing
temperature. In order to collect the output signal, the resistance is fed with a constant measuring current and the
created voltage drop is measured. Platinum RTDs Pt 100, Pt 500 and Pt 1000 are used as measuring probes. They
are standardized acc. to DIN EN 60751. Their resistance is 100 Ω at 0°C. The most different construction types of
platinum resistance thermometers are applied in industrial measuring technique.
Our standard mineral insulated resistance thermometers are delivered for measuring ranges from - 50 °C up to
+ 400 °C and - 50 °C up to + 600 °. This indicated measuring range refers to the allowed temperature at the
measuring tip of the resistance thermometer. In those temperature ranges the Pt 100 resistance thermometer is
situated in a fixed characteristic line. Deviations from this characteristic line, also called basic values, are approved
according to 2 tolerance classes A and B. Limit deviations please see page 31.
Platinum resistance thermometers are the most accurate sensors and show an excellent long-time stability. Due to the
chemical insensitiveness of the platinum, the risk of contamination by oxidation and other chemical influences is
reduced.
< high chemical reistance < consistency < long-term stability < easy treatment
The standard value for the accuracy of platinum resistance thermometers is approx. -/+ 0,5 % of the measured
temperature. They are applied in nearly all fields of industrial temperature measurement.
A reliable temperature measurement requires a most exact adaptation to the corresponding process. This statement
can be applied for thermocouples as well as for resistance thermometers. Thermocouples in contrast to resistance
thermometers are more simple, more robust, mostly cheaper, applicable in a broad temperature range and have small
measuring points. Due to the punctual measurement with thermocouples, they have a quicker response time than
resistance thermometers.
Resistance thermometers, however, have a high accuracy and reproducibility and the measuring points are a little bit
bigger than those of thermocouples. Due to the planar measurement with resistance thermometers for reasons of
construction, they show a slower response time.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF MINERAL INSULATED RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS
Technical description
1. General information
In general S BRÖCKSKES furnishes its insulated resistance thermometers with Platinum Pt 100 acc. to DIN EN
60751. On request we are also able to deliver mineral insulated resistance thermometers with Pt 500, Pt 1000. We
recommend the use of Platinum RTDs due to their high level of stability and consistency. Mineral insulated resistance
thermometers are often used for temperature measurement in containers, tubes, appliances and machines. They are
applied whenever the flexible mounting and dismounting of the measuring probes are of great importance. Please note
that mineral insulated resistance thermometers are only appropriate for low pressures and small flow rates.
2. Construction
The flexible and thin special steel tube of sheath contains 2, 4 or 6 inner wires which are pressed into magnesium
oxide. The measuring resistance is connected to the inner wires and embedded into magnesium oxide powder. In
general, material no. 1.4541 is used as sheath material.
3. Response times
Mineral insulated thermometers have short response times and react quickly onto changing temperatures. You will find
the approximate values in the table on page 9.
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BASIC VALUES OF RTDS
< Accuracy classes acc. to DIN EN 60751:2009-5

validity range °C a
class limit deviation

leaded resistor film resistor °C
AA -50 up to +250 0 up to +150 ± (0,1 + 0,0017 [t])
A -100 up to +450 -30 up to +300 ± (0,15 + 0,002 [t])
B -196 up to +600 -50 up to +500 ± (0,3 + 0,005 [t])
C -196 up to +600 -50 up to +600 ± (0,6 + 0,01 [t])

a
[t] = Value of temperature in °C without considering the sign.
For resistance thermometers that belong to the above context,

the temperature coefficient a is defined as:
R100 - R0
α= = and has the numerical value 0,003 85°C-1
100 x R0
with: R100 is the resistance at 100°C and R0 is the resistance at 0°C.

(for calculation purpose the exact value of 0,003 850 55°C-1 is valid)
< Limit deviations for PT 100 thermometers

abbreviation of RTD Pt 100 DIN EN 60751
RTD material platinum
application range -200 up to + 850 °C (class B)
ITS 90 resistance and permitted deviation
measuring basic value allowed deviation
temperature class A class B
°C Ω Ω °C Ω °C
-200 18,52 ±0,24 ±0,55 ±0,56 ±1,30
-100 60,26 ±0,14 ±0,35 ±0,32 ±0,80
0 100,00 ±0,06 ±0,15 ±0,12 ±0,30
100 138,51 ±0,13 ±0,35 ±0,30 ±0,80
200 175,86 ±0,20 ±0,55 ±0,48 ±1,30
300 212,05 ±0,27 ±0,75 ±0,64 ±1,80
400 247,09 ±0,33 ±0,95 ±0,79 ±2,30
500 280,98 ±0,38 ±1,15 ±0,93 ±2,80
600 313,71 ±0,43 ±1,35 ±1,06 ±3,30
650 329,64 ±0,46 ±1,45 ±1,13 ±3,60
700 345,28 - - ±1,17 ±3,80
800 375,70 - - ±1,28 ±4,30
850 390,48 - - ±1,34 ±4,60
for the term “basic values” see DIN 16160 part 5.
Resistance thermometers with different accuracy classes and validity ranges as for example
acc. to DIN EN 60751: 2009-5 (class AA) are available on request.
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CONNECTION OF RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS
< Connection of resistance thermometers
Resistance thermometers change their electrical resistance in dependence on temperature. In order to record the output
signal, the line drop created by a constant measuring circuit is measured. Acc. to the Ohm´s law the following is valid for this
line drop: U = R x l
In order to avoid the heating of the sensor, a small measuring circuit shall be chosen. A measuring circuit of 1 mA doesn´t
have any considerable impact. This current creates a line drop of 0,1 V with a PT 100 at 0°C. This measuring voltage has to
be transferred to the display for evaluation as accurately as possible. We distinguish between four connection techniques:
< 2-wire circuit

The connection between evaluation unit and thermometer is made by a 2 conductor cable. Like any other electrical conductor
such a cable has a resistance itself in serial mounting with the resistance thermometer. Thus the two
resistances are added that is interpreted as a higher temperature by the processing unit. In case of far
ϑ distances the cable resistance can amount to several ohms and in this way falsify the measuring result.
example:
cable section: 0,35 mm2
spec. resistance: 0,0175 Ω mm² m-1
cable length: 50 m
2 x 50 m
cable material: E-copper (E-CU) R = 0,0175 Ω mms² m-1 x = 5,0 Ω
0,35 mm2
5,0 Ω correspond to a temperature change of 12,8 °C with a Pt 100. In order to avoid this fault, the cable resistance is
compensated electrically: The electronic unit is designed in a way that always a cable resistance of 10 Ω is considered. When
the resistance thermometer is connected, a balancing resistance is connected into one of the measuring cables and first of all
the sensor is replaced by a 100-Ω-resistance. Now the balancing resistance is changed as long as the display unit shows
0°C. The balancing resistance together with the cable resistance amount to 10 Ω. In most cases the balancing resistance wire
is wound so that the balance is done by unwinding the wire. Due to this extensive balancing work, and the unknown
temperature impact on the measuring cable , the 2-wire circuit is declining.
< 3-wire circuit
In order to minimize the influences of the cable resistance and its temperature dependant fluctuations, the 3-wire circuit is
frequently used instead of the above mentioned 2-wire circuit. Therefore, an additional cable is led to a
contact of the RTD. Thus 2 measuring circuits are created, one of them being used as reference. Due to the
3-wire circuit, the cable resistance is compensated with regard to its amount as well as with regard to its
ϑ temperature dependence provided that the 3 conductors have the same characteristics and are exposed to
the same temperature. Thus a compensation of the cable resistance is no longer necessary.
< 4-wire circuit

The best connection type for resistance thermometers is the 4-wire circuit. The measuring result is neither influenced by the
cable resistance nor by their temperature dependant fluctuations. A compensation of the cable resistance is
no longer necessary. The thermometer is fed with the measuring circuit via cable. Is the incoming resistance
of the topped electronics a multiple of the cable resistance, it is to be neglected. Thus the voltage drop is
U I ϑ independent from the characteristics of the line. For the 3-wire as well as for the 4-wire circuit it has to be
considered that the circuit is not always led to the measuring element. The connection of the sensor to the
connection head in the armature, the so called inner circuit, is often done in a 2-wire circuit. This results in
the problems of a 2-wire circuit – even to a smaller extent.
U= voltage path
I = current path
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INNER WIRES OF RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS
number of circuit of inner wires

percision
winding 2-wire 3-wire 4-wire 2-wire with loop
white
red white
ϑ
white red white
red
Pt 100 ϑ ϑ ϑ
red white red blue

red
blue
white
white red white
red
ϑ ϑ
ϑ
white weiß red
red
2 x Pt 100
yellow black black
black black
ϑ
ϑ
yellow ϑ
weiß yellow
yellow
white
ϑ
white
yellow
3 x Pt 100
ϑ
yellow
red
ϑ
red
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B -PRODUCT RANGE
FLEXIBLE CABLES
n Halogen-free cables n Cable track cables
n Servo motor cables n ETFE, FEP, PFA cables
n Bus cables n Torsion cables
n Hybrid and special cables n Control and connection cables
n Data cables n Besilen® (Silicone) cables
n Compensating and extension cables n Tray cables
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
n Protecting armatures and gauge slides
n Mineral insulated thermocouples and Mineral insulated resistance thermometers
n Temperature measurement in plastics processing industry/Hot runner technique
n Diesel thermocouples n Probe with stainless steel sleeve
n Temperature measurement in test vehicles
n Measurement techniques
CABLE HARNESSING
n Harnessed cables acc. to customer’s specification
n Harnessed cable track cables
n Helix cables n Cable harnesses
n Harnessed motor and transmission cables
for Siemens and Indramat drives
08/2018
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SPECIAL CABLES · TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT · HARNESSING

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Constructions types of mineral insulated thermocouples

Constructions types of resistance thermometers

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Mineral insulated thermocouples

70 years of experience in temperature measurement

FOUNDED: 1947 by Peter Bröckskes sen.

CEO: Peter Bröckskes and Sabine Bröckskes-Wetten

PLANT/LOCATION: In Viersen (Lower Rhine) 110.000 m2 company site.

Own manufacturing from copper conductor to outer sheath.

VDE proved burnchamber and laboratory within the company.

EMPLOYEES/WORKERS: Approx. 420 at the plant in Viersen, 500 worldwide

YEARLY SALES: Approx. 95 Mio. € worldwide

PRODUCTS: Special Cables

Environmental management system acc. to ISO 14001:2015

Occupational health and safety management

C Energy management system acc. to DIN EN ISO 50001:2011

HAR EN IEC ISO

AND ACCESSORIES FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF REQUIREMENTS AND INDUSTRIES.

Protecting armatures and gauge slides Accessories

Mineral insulated thermocouples/ n Miniature plugs/sockets

Probe with stainless steel sleeve

Compensating and extension cables

AS WELL AS SPECIAL SOLUTIONS

Conductor Materials Conductor Count Ranges

Mineral insulated thermocouple with PFA connection cable Th 22 LTV

thermocouple: type K or J acc. to DIN EN 60584

q 0,25 mm (only type K) q 0,4 mm (only type K)

TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

q bare ends q cable lugs M4

TYPE OF MEASURING TIP:

Ø q form A, insulated measuring tip, without kink protection

CONNECTION CABLE TH 22 LTV

Construction Technical data

Mineral insulated thermocouple with PVC connection cable A 9-022

thermocouple: type K or J acc. to DIN EN 60584

type L acc. to DIN 43710 type J and K acc. to DIN EN 60584

Ø* TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

q bare ends q cable lugs M4

Ø TYPE OF MEASURING TIP:

CONNECTION CABLE A 9 - 022

Construction Technical data

Mineral insulated thermocouple with Besilen® (silicone) connection cable A 15 - 022 HT

thermocouple: type K or J acc. to DIN EN 60584

q bare ends q cable lugs M4

Ø TYPE OF MEASURING TIP:

CONNECTION CABLE A 15 - 022 HT

Construction Technical data

Mineral insulated thermocouple with PFA connection cable Th 22 LTT

thermocouple: type K or J acc. to DIN EN 60584

q 0,25 mm (only type K) q 0,4 mm (only type K)

TYPE OF CABLE ENDS:

q bare ends q cable lugs M4

TYPE OF MEASURING TIP:

Ø q form A, insulated measuring tip, without kink protection