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Technical Information
Omnigrad M TC10
Modular TC assembly
Extension neck and thermowell, threaded
connection

Application
• Universal range of application
• Measuring range: -40...1100 °C (-40...2012 °F)
• Pressure range up to 75 bar (1088 psi)
• Degree of protection: up to IP 68
Head transmitters
All Endress+Hauser transmitters are available with enhanced accuracy and reliability
compared to directly wired sensors. Easy customizing by choosing one of the following
outputs and communication protocols:
• Analog output 4...20 mA
• HART®
• PROFIBUS® PA
• FOUNDATION Fieldbus™

Your benefits
• High flexibility due to modular assembly with standard terminal heads and
customized immersion length
• Highest possible compatibility with a design according to DIN 43772
• Neck tube for heat protection of head transmitter
• Fast response time with reduced/tapered tip form
• Types of protection for use in hazardous locations:
Intrinsic Safety (Ex ia)
Non-Sparking (Ex nA)
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Function and system design

Measuring principle Thermocouples are comparatively simple, robust temperature sensors which use the Seebeck effect for
temperature measurement: if two electrical conductors made of different materials are connected at a
point, a weak electrical voltage can be measured between the two open conductor ends if the
conductors are subjected to a thermal gradient. This voltage is called thermoelectric voltage or
electromotive force (emf.). Its magnitude depends on the type of conducting materials and the
temperature difference between the "measuring point" (the junction of the two conductors) and the
"cold junction" (the open conductor ends). Accordingly, thermocouples primarily only measure
differences in temperature. The absolute temperature at the measuring point can be determined from
these if the associated temperature at the cold junction is known or is measured separately and
compensated for. The material combinations and associated thermoelectric voltage/temperature
characteristics of the most common types of thermocouple are standardized in the IEC 60584 and
ASTM E230/ANSI MC96.1 standards.

Measuring system

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Example of an application

A Thermometer with fitted head transmitter

B RIA16 field display unit
– The display unit records the analog measuring signal from the head transmitter and shows this on the
display. The LC display shows the current measured value in digital form and as a bar graph indicating a limit
value violation. The display unit is looped into the 4 to 20 mA circuit and gets the required energy from there.
More information on this can be found in the Technical Information (see "Documentation").
C Active barrier RN221N
– The RN221N active barrier (24 V DC, 30 mA) has an galvanically isolated output for supplying voltage to
loop powered transmitters. The universal power supply works with an input supply voltage of 20 to
250 V DC/AC, 50/60 Hz, which means that it can be used in all international power grids. More information
on this can be found in the Technical Information (see "Documentation").

Equipment architecture

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Thermometer design

1 Insert ( 3 mm, 0.12 in) with mounted head 6 Various tip shapes - detailed information see chapter
transmitter, for example ’tip shape’:
2 Insert ( 6 mm, 0.24 in) with mounted ceramic 6a Reduced or tapered for inserts with  3 mm (0.12 in)
terminal block, for example 6b Straight or tapered for inserts with  6 mm (0.24 in)
3 Terminal head E Neck tube
4 Protection armature L Immersion length
5 Threads as process connection IL Insertion length = E + L + 10 mm (0.4 in)

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The Omnigrad M TC10 thermocouple assemblies are modular. The terminal head serves as a
connection module for the protection armature in the process as well as for the mechanical and
electrical connection of the measuring insert. The measuring point of the thermocouple is located close
to the tip of the insert and is mechanically protected within the insert. The insert can be exchanged and
calibrated even during the process. Either ceramic terminal blocks or transmitters can be fitted to the
internal base washer. Where required, threads or compression fittings can be fixed onto the protection
armature.

Measuring range Input Designation Measuring range limits Min. span

Thermocouples (TC) as per Type J (Fe-CuNi) -40 to +750 °C (-40 to 1382 °F) 50 K
IEC 60584, part 1 - using Type K (NiCr-Ni) -40 to +1100 °C (-40 to 2012 °F)1) 50 K
an Endress+Hauser -
iTEMP® temperature head • Internal cold junction (Pt100)
• Cold junction accuracy: ± 1 K
transmitter
• Max. sensor resistance 10 k

Thermocouples (TC) - Type J (Fe-CuNi) -210 to +760 °C (-346 to 1400 °F), -

flying leads - as per IEC Typical sensitivity above 0 °C
60584 and ASTM E230  55 μV/K
Type K (NiCr-Ni) -270 to +1100 °C (-454 to 2012 °F)1), -
Typical sensitivity above 0 °C
 40 μV/K

1) Limited by jacket material of insert

Performance characteristics
Operating conditions Ambient temperature

Terminal head Temperature in °C (°F)

Without mounted head transmitter Depends on the terminal head used and the cable gland or fieldbus
connector, see 'Terminal heads' section,   9

With mounted head transmitter -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)

With mounted head transmitter and -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)

display

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Process pressure
The pressure values to which the actual protection tube can be subjected at the various temperatures
and maximum permitted flow velocity are illustrated by the figure below. Occasionally, the pressure
loading capacity of the process connection can be considerably lower. The maximum allowable process
pressure for a specific thermometer is derived from the lower pressure value of the thermowell and
process connection.

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Maximum permitted process pressure for tube diameter, limited to 75 bar (1088 psi) by the threaded process connection
– Protection tube diameter 9 x 1 mm (0.35 in) -----------
– Protection tube diameter 12 x 2.5 mm (0.47 in) - - - - - -

A Medium water at T = 50 °C (122 °F) P Process pressure

B Medium superheated steam at T = 400 °C (752 °F) Pmax. Maximum permitted process pressure,
L Immersion length limited by the process connection

Maximum flow velocity

The highest flow velocity tolerated by the protection tube diminishes with increasing immersion length
exposed to the stream of the fluid. Detailed information may be taken from the figures below.

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Flow velocity depending on the immersion length

– Protection tube diameter 9 x 1 mm (0.35 in) -----------
– Protection tube diameter 12 x 2.5 mm (0.47 in) - - - - - -

A Medium water at T = 50 °C (122 °F) L Immersion length

B Medium superheated steam at T = 400 °C (752 °F) v Flow velocity

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Shock and vibration resistance

4g / 2 to 150 Hz as per IEC 60068-2-6

Accuracy Permissible deviation limits of thermoelectric voltages from standard characteristic for thermocouples
as per IEC 60584 and ASTM E230/ANSI MC96.1:

Standard Type Standard tolerance Special tolerance

Class Deviation Class Deviation

J (Fe-CuNi) 2 ±2.5 °C (-40 to 333 °C) 1 ±1.5 °C (-40 to 375 °C)
±0.0075 |t|1) (333 to 750 ±0.004 |t|1) (375 to 750 °C)
IEC 60584 °C)

K (NiCr-Ni) 2 ±2.5 °C (-40 to 333 °C) 1 ±1.5 °C (-40 to 375 °C)

±0.0075 |t|1) (333 to ±0.004 |t|1) (375 to 1000 °C)
1200 °C)

Standard Type Standard tolerance Special tolerance

Deviation, the larger respective value applies

ASTM J (Fe-CuNi) ±2.2 K or ±0.0075 |t|1) (0 to 760 °C) ±1.1 K or ±0.004 |t|1) (0 to 760 °C)
E230/
K (NiCr-Ni) ±2.2 K or ±0.02 |t|1) (-200 to 0 °C) ±1.1 K or ±0.004 |t|1) (0 to 1260 °C)
MC 96.1
±2.2 K or ±0.0075 |t|1) (0 to 1260
°C)

1) |t| = Absolute temperature value in °C

In order to obtain the maximum tolerances in °F, the results in °C must be multiplied by a factor
of 1.8.

Response time Tests in water at 0.4 m/s (1.3 ft/s); 10 K temperature step change. Measuring probe TC type J, K
(grounded):

Protection tube

Diameter Response Reduced tip Tapered tip Straight tip

time  5.3 mm (0.2 in)  6.6 mm (0.26 in) or
 9 mm (0.35 in)

9 x 1 mm (0.35 t50 5.5 s 9s 15 s

in) t90 13 s 31 s 46 s

11 x 2 mm t50 5.5 s not available 15 s

(0.43 in) t90 13 s not available 46 s

12 x 2.5 mm t50 not available 8.5 s 32 s

(0.47 in) t90 not available 20 s 106 s

Response time for TC insert without transmitter.

Insulation resistance Insulation resistance 100 M at ambient temperature.

Insulation resistance between each terminal and the sheath is measured with a voltage of 100 V DC.

Calibration specifications Endress+Hauser provides comparison temperature calibration from -80 to +1400 °C (-110 °F to 2552
°F) based on the International Temperature Scale (ITS90). Calibrations are traceable to national and
international standards. The calibration report is referenced to the serial number of the thermometer.
Only the measurement insert is calibrated.

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Insert-Ø: Minimum insertion length IL in mm (in)

6 mm (0.24 in) and 3 mm (0.12 in)

Temperature range without head transmitter with head transmitter

-80 °C to -40 °C (-110 °F to -40 °F) 200 (7.87)

-40 °C to 0 °C (-40 °F to 32 °F) 160 (6.3)

0 °C to 250 °C (32 °F to 480 °F) 120 (4.72) 150 (5.9)

250 °C to 550 °C (480 °F to 1020 °F) 300 (11.81)

550 °C to 1400 °C (1020 °F to 2552 °F) 450 (17.72)

Material Neck and protection tube, measuring insert.

The temperatures for continuous operation specified in the following table are only intended as
reference values for use of the various materials in air and without any significant compressive load.
The maximum operation temperatures are reduced considerably in some cases where abnormal
conditions such as high mechanical load occur or in aggressive media.
Endress+Hauser supplies DIN/EN threaded process connections and flanges made of stainless steel
according to AISI 316L (DIN/EN material number 1.4404 or 1.4435). With regard to their
temperature stability properties, the materials 1.4404 and 1.4435 are grouped under 13E0 in EN
1092-1 Tab. 18. The chemical composition of the two materials can be identical.

Material Short form Recommended Properties

name max. temperature
for continuous use
in air

AISI 316L/ 650 °C (1200 °F)1) • Austenitic, stainless steel

1.4404 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 • High corrosion resistance in general
1.4435 X2CrNiMo18-14-3 • Particularly high corrosion resistance in chlorine-based and acidic, non-oxidizing
atmospheres through the addition of molybdenum (e.g. phosphoric and sulfuric acids,
acetic and tartaric acids with a low concentration)
• Increased resistance to intergranular corrosion and pitting
• Compared to 1.4404, 1.4435 has even higher corrosion resistance and a lower delta
ferrite content

AISI 316Ti/ X6CrNiMoTi17-12- 700 °C (1472 °F)1) • Properties comparable to AISI316L

1.4571 2 • Addition of titanium means increased resistance to intergranular corrosion even after
welding
• Broad range of uses in the chemical, petrochemical and oil industries as well as in coal
chemistry
• Can only be polished to a limited extent, titanium streaks can form
Hastelloy NiMo16Cr15W 1100 °C (2012 °F) • A nickel-based alloy with good resistance to oxidizing and reducing atmospheres, even
C276/ 2.4819 at high temperatures
• Particularly resistant to chlorine gas and chloride as well as to many oxidizing mineral
and organic acids

INCONEL®600 NiCr15Fe 1100 °C (2012 °F) • A nickel/chromium alloy with very good resistance to aggressive, oxidizing and
/ 2.4816 reducing atmospheres, even at high temperatures
• Resistant to corrosion caused by chlorine gas and chlorinated media as well as many
oxidizing mineral and organic acids, sea water etc.
• Corrosion from ultrapure water
• Not to be used in a sulfur-containing atmosphere

1) Can be used to a limited extent up to 800 °C (1472 °F) for low compressive loads and in non-corrosive media. Please contact your Endress+Hauser
sales team for further information.

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Transmitter specifications iTEMP® TMT181 iTEMP® TMT182 iTEMP® TMT821) iTEMP® TMT84 PA
PCP HART® HART® iTEMP® TMT85 FF

Measurement 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) or 0.08% ± typ. 0.25 K (0.45 °F)

accuracy
% is related to the adjusted measurement
range
(the larger value applies)

Galvanic isolation U = 2 kV AC
(input/output)

1) Entire accuracy = ± typ. 0.25 K (0.45 °F) + 0.03% (D/A-accuracy)

Transmitter long-term  0.1 °C/year ( 0.18 °F / year) or  0.05% / year

stability Data under reference conditions; % relates to the set span. The larger value applies.

Components
Family of temperature Thermometers fitted with iTEMP® transmitters are an installation ready complete solution to improve
transmitters temperature measurement by increasing accuracy and reliability, when compared to direct wired sensors, as
well as reducing both wiring and maintenance costs.

PC programmable head transmitters iTEMP® TMT180 and TMT181

They offer a high degree of flexibility, thereby supporting universal application with low inventory
storage. The iTEMP® transmitters can be configured quickly and easily at a PC. Endress+Hauser offers
the ReadWin® 2000 configuration software for this purpose. This software can be downloaded free of
charge at www.readwin2000.com. More information can be found in the Technical Information (see
"Documentation" section).

HART® programmable head transmitters iTEMP® TMT182

HART® communication is all about easy, reliable data access and getting additional information about
the measurement point more inexpensively. iTEMP® transmitters integrate seamlessly into your
existing control system and provide painless access to numerous diagnostic information.
Configuration with a hand-held (Field Xpert SFX100 or DXR375) or a PC with configuration program
(FieldCare, ReadWin® 2000) or configure with AMS or PDM. Details see Technical Information (see
chapter ’Documentation’).

Transmitter iTEMP® TMT18x Specification

• Material: Housing (PC), Potting (PUR)

• Terminals: Cable up to max.  1.75 mm2 / 16 AWG (secure screws) or
with wire end ferrules
• Eyelets for easy connection of a HART®-handheld terminal with
alligator clips
• Degree of protection NEMA 4 (see also type of terminal head)
Details see Technical Information (see chapter ’Documentation’)

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HART® programmable head transmitter iTEMP® TMT82

The iTEMP® TMT82 is a 2-wire device with two measurement inputs and one analog output. The
device transmits both converted signals from resistance thermometers and thermocouples as well as
resistance and voltage signals via the HART® communication. It can be installed as an intrinsically safe
apparatus in Zone 1 hazardous areas and is used for instrumentation in the flat face terminal head to
DIN EN 50446. Fast and easy operation, visualization and maintenance via PC using configuration
software such as FieldCare, Simatic PDM or AMS.

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Benefits are: Dual sensor input, maximum reliability, accuracy and long-term stability for critical
processes, mathematical functions, monitoring of thermometer drift, backup function of the sensor,
diagnostic functions of the sensor and sensor-transmitter matching based on the Callendar/Van Dusen
coefficient. For more information, refer to the Technical Information (see chapter ’Documentation’).

PROFIBUS® PA head transmitter iTEMP® TMT84

Universally programmable head transmitter with PROFIBUS® PA communication. Converting various
input signals into a digital output signal. High accuracy over the complete ambient temperature range.
Swift and easy operation, visualization and maintenance using a PC directly from the control panel, e.
g. using operating software such as FieldCare, Simatic PDM or AMS.
Benefits are: dual sensor input, highest reliability in harsh industrial environments, mathematic
functions, thermometer drift monitoring, sensor back-up functionality, sensor diagnosis functions and
sensor-transmitter matching using Callendar/Van Dusen coefficients. Details see Technical
Information (see chapter ’Documentation’).

FOUNDATION Fieldbus™ head transmitter iTEMP® TMT85

Universally programmable head transmitter with FOUNDATION Fieldbus™ communication.
Converting various input signals into a digital output signal. High accuracy over the complete ambient
temperature range. Swift and easy operation, visualization and maintenance using a PC directly from
the control panel, e. g. using operating software such as ControlCare from Endress+Hauser or the NI
Configurator from National Instruments.
Benefits are: dual sensor input, highest reliability in harsh industrial environments, mathematic
functions, thermometer drift monitoring, sensor back-up functionality, sensor diagnosis functions and
sensor-transmitter matching using Callendar/Van Dusen coefficients. Details see Technical
Information (see chapter ’Documentation’).

Transmitter iTEMP® TMT82, TMT84 and TMT85 Specification

∅5 (0.2”) • Spring range L  5 mm (0.2"), see Pos. A

C • Fixing elements for pluggable measured value display, see Pos. B
• Interface for contacting measured value display, see Pos. C
• Material (RoHS-compliant)
∅7 (0.28”)

A
Housing: PC
∅44 (1.73”)
33 (1.3”)

B Potting: PU
24.1 (0.95”)

• Terminals:
Screw terminals (cable up to max.  2.5 mm2 / 16 AWG)
or spring terminals (e. g. from 0.25 mm2 to 0.75 mm2/ 24 AWG to 18
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AWG for flexible wires with wire-end ferrules with plastic ferrule)
• Degree of protection NEMA 4 (see also type of terminal head)
Details see Technical Information (see chapter ’Documentation’)

Pluggable display TID10 as option • Displays the actual measured value and the measurement point
identification
• Displays fault events in inverse color with channel ident and diagnostics
code
• DIP-switches on the rear for hardware set-up, e. g. PROFIBUS® PA bus
address
Display is only compatible with suitable terminal head with
display window, e.g. TA30.

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Terminal heads All terminal heads have an internal shape and size in accordance with DIN EN 50446, flat face and a
thermometer connection of M24x1.5.
All dimensions in mm (in). The cable glands in the diagrams correspond to M20x1.5 connections.
Specifications without head transmitter installed. For ambient temperatures with head transmitter
installed, see ’Operating conditions’ section.

TA30A Specification

• Degree of protection: IP66/68

• Degree of protection: IP66/67 (for ATEX)
• Max. temperature: 150 °C (300 °F)
• Material: aluminum, polyester powder coated
Seals: silicone
• Cable entry incl. glands: ½" NPT and M20x1.5, only thread: G
½",
plugs: M12x1 PA, 7/8" FF
• Protection armature connection: M24x1.5
• Head color: blue RAL 5012
• Cap color: grey RAL 7035
• Weight: 330 g (11.64 oz)
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TA30A with display window Specification

• Degree of protection: IP66/68

• Degree of protection: IP66/67 (for ATEX)
• Max. temperature: 150 °C (300 °F)
• Material: aluminum, polyester powder coated
Seals: silicone
• Cable entry incl. glands: ½" NPT and M20x1.5, only thread: G
½",
plugs: M12x1 PA, 7/8" FF
• Protection armature connection: M24x1.5
• Head color: blue RAL 5012
• Cap color: grey RAL 7035
• Weight: 420 g (14.81 oz)
• Head transmitter optional with TID10 display

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TA30D Specification

• Degree of protection: IP66/68

• Degree of protection: IP66/67 (for ATEX)
• Max. temperature: 150 °C (300 °F)
• Material: aluminum, polyester powder coated
Seals: silicone
• Cable entry incl. glands: ½" NPT and M20x1.5, only thread: G
½",
plugs: M12x1 PA, 7/8" FF
• Protection armature connection: M24x1.5
• Two head transmitters can be mounted. In the standard
version, one transmitter is mounted in the terminal head
cover and an additional terminal block is installed directly on
the insert.
• Head color: blue RAL 5012
• Cap color: grey RAL 7035
• Weight: 390 g (13.75 oz)
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TA30P Specification

• Degree of protection: IP65

• Max. temperature: 120 °C (248 °F)
• Material: polyamide (PA), antistatic
Seals: silicone
• Cable entry: M20x1.5
• Head and cap color: black
• Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz)
• Types of protection for use in hazardous locations: Intrinsic
Safety (G Ex ia)

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TA20B Specification

• Degree of protection: IP65

• Max. temperature: 80 °C (176 °F)
• Material: polyamide (PA)
• Cable entry: M20x1.5
• Head and cap color: black
• Weight: 80 g (2.82 oz)
• 3-A® marked

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TA21E Specification

• Degree of protection: IP65

• Max. temperature: 130 °C (266 °F) silicone, 100 °C (212 °F)
rubber (observe max. permitted temperature of the cable
gland!)
• Material: aluminum alloy with polyester or epoxy coating;
rubber or silicone seal under the cover
• Cable entry: M20x1.5 or plug M12x1 PA
• Protection armature connection: M24x1.5, G ½" or NPT ½"
• Head color: blue RAL 5012
• Cap color: grey RAL 7035
• Weight: 300 g (10.58 oz)
• 3-A® marked

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TA20R Specification

• Degree of protection: IP66/67

• Max. temperature: 100 °C (212 °F)
• Material: SS 316L (1.4404) stainless steel
• Cable entry: ½" NPT, M20x1.5 or plug M12x1 PA
• Head and cap color: stainless steel
• Weight: 550 g (19.4 oz)
• LABS - free
3-A® marked

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Maximum ambient temperatures for cable glands and fieldbus connectors

Type Temperature range

Cable gland ½" NPT, M20x1.5 (non Ex) -40 to +100 °C (-40 to +212 °F)
Cable gland M20x1.5 (for dust ignition-proof area) -20 to +95 °C (-4 to +203 °F)

Fieldbus connector (M12x1 PA, 7/8" FF) -40 to +105 °C (-40 to +221 °F)

Design, dimensions All dimensions in mm (in).

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A Model with terminal block mounted  ID Insert diameter

B Model with head transmitter mounted IL Insertion length = E + L + 10 mm (0.4 in)
C Model with flying leads L Immersion length
E Neck tube length X Protection tube diameter

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Tip shape

1 2 3

Ø9x1 (0.35)
Ø9x1 (0.35) Ø9x1 Ø11x2 (0.43)
Ø11x2 (0.43) (0.35) Ø12x2.5 (0.47)

1-2.5 (0.04-0.1)
20 (0.8)
3.2 (0.13)

3 (0.12)
40 (1.6)

3 (0.12)
3.2
(0.13)

Ø5.3 (0.21) Ø5.3 (0.21) Ø7 (0.28)

4 5

Ø9x1 Ø12x2.5
(0.35) (0.47)

50 (1.97) 35 (1.34)
(0.8)
20

~3.5
6.1 (0.24)
6
(0.14)
40 (1.6)

5 (0.2)
(0.12)
3

Ø6.6 (0.26) Ø9 (0.35)

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Available versions of protection tube tips (reduced, straight, tapered). Maximum surface roughness  Ra 0.8 μm (31.5 μin)

Pos. No. Tip shape, L = Immersion length Insert Diameter

1 Reduced, L  70 mm (2.76 in)  3 mm (0.12 in)

2 Reduced, L  50 mm (1.97 in)1)  3 mm (0.12 in)

3 Straight  6 mm (0.24 in)

4 Tapered, L  90 mm (3.54 in)  3 mm (0.12 in)

5 Tapered DIN43772-3G, L  115 mm (4.53 in)  6 mm (0.24 in)

6 Welded tip, weld quality according to EN ISO 5817 - quality class B

1) not with material Hastelloy® C276/2.4819

Weight From 0.5 to 2.5 kg (1 to 5.5 lbs) for standard options.

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Process connection Threaded process connection Version Thread length Width across
TL in mm (in) flats SW/AF

Cylindrical (version M, G, R) Conical (version NPT) M M20x1.5 14 (0.55) 24

G G½" DIN / BSP 15 (0.6) 27

G1" DIN / BSP 18 (0.71) 41

G¾" BSP 15 (0.6) 32

NPT NPT ½" 8 (0.32) 22

NPT ¾" 8,5 (0.33) 27

R R ¾" JIS B 0203 8 (0.32) 27

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E = Length of extended neck
ML, L = Insertion length, immersion length

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Spare parts • A thermowell is available as spare part TW10 (see Technical Information in chapter
’Documentation’).
• The TC insert is available as spare part TPC100 (see Technical Information in chapter
’Documentation’).
If spare parts are required, refer to the following equation: Insertion length IL = E + L + 10 mm (0.4 in)

Spare part Material-No.

Gasket M21-G½", copper 60001328

Gasket M27-G¾", copper 60001344

Gasket M33-G1", copper 60001346

Gasket set M24x1.5, aramid+NBR (10 pieces) 60001329

Wiring
Wiring diagrams Thermocouple wire colors

As per IEC 60584 As per ASTM E230/ANSI MC96.1

• Type J: black (+), white (-) • Type J: white (+), red (-)
• Type K: green (+), white (-) • Type K: yellow (+), red (-)

Head mounted transmitter TMT18x Head mounted transmitter TMT8x (dual input)
(single input)

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Terminal block mounted

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Installation conditions
Orientation No restrictions.

Installation instructions

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Installation examples
A - B: In pipes with a small cross section the sensor tip should reach or extend slightly past the center line of the pipe (= L).
C - D: Tilted installation.

The immersion length of the thermometer influences the accuracy. If the immersion length is too small
then errors in the measurement are caused by heat conduction via the process connection and the
container wall. If installing into a pipe then the immersion length must be half of the pipe diameter,
ideally.
• Installation possibilities: Pipes, tanks or other plant components
• Minimum immersion length = 80 to 100 mm (3.15 to 3.94 in)
The immersion length should correspond to at least 8 times of the thermowell diameter. Example:
Thermowell diameter 12 mm (0.47 in) x 8 = 96 mm (3.8 in). A standard immersion length of 120
mm (4.72 in) is recommended
• ATEX certification: Always take note of the installation regulations!
When operating in small nominal bore pipes it must be guaranteed that the thermowell tip is
extending far enough into the process to reach out past the pipe center line (see Pos. A and
B). A further solution could be an angled (tilted) installation (see Pos. C and D). When deter-
mining the immersion length all thermometer parameters and the process to be measured
must be taken into account (e.g. flow velocity, process pressure).

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Neck tube length The neck tube is the part between the process connection and the housing.
As illustrated in the following figure, the neck tube length may influence the temperature in the
terminal head. It is necessary that this temperature is kept within the limit values defined in the
chapter "Operating conditions".

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Heating of the terminal head consequent to the process temperature.

Temperature in terminal head = ambient temperature 20 °C (68 °F) + T

Certificates and approvals

CE Mark The device meets the legal requirements of the EC directives if applicable. Endress+Hauser confirms
that the device has been successfully tested by applying the CE mark.

Hazardous area approvals For further details on the available Ex versions (ATEX, CSA, FM, etc.), please contact your nearest
Endress+Hauser sales organization. All relevant data for hazardous areas can be found in separate Ex
documentation. If required, please request copies.

Other standards and • IEC 60529:

guidelines Degrees of protection by housing (IP-Code).
• IEC 61010-1:
Safety requirements for electrical measurement, control and laboratory instrumentation.
• IEC 60584 and ASTM E230/ANSI MC96.1:
Thermocouples
• DIN43772:
Thermowells
• DIN EN 50446, DIN 47229:
Terminal heads
• IEC 61326-1:
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC requirements)

Material certification The material certificate 3.1 (according to standard EN 10204) can be directly selected from the sales
structure of the product and refers to the parts of the sensor in contact with the process fluid. Other
types of certificates related to materials can be requested separately. The "short form" certificate
includes a simplified declaration with no enclosures of documents related to the materials used in the
construction of the single sensor and guarantees the traceability of the materials through the
identification number of the thermometer. The data related to the origin of the materials can
subsequently be requested by the client if necessary.

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Test on thermowell Thermowell pressure tests are carried out in accordance with the specifications in the DIN 43772
standard. With regards to thermowells with tapered or reduced tips that do not comply with this
standard these are tested using the pressure of corresponding straight thermowells. Sensors certified
for use in Ex Zones, are always tested to pressures according to the same criteria. Tests according to
other specifications can be carried out on request. Dye penetration tests verify the absence of cracks on
the thermowell welding.

Test report and calibration The "Factory calibration" is carried out according to an internal procedure in a laboratory of
Endress+Hauser accredited by the European Accreditation Organization (EA) to ISO/IEC 17025. A
calibration which is performed according to EA guidelines (SIT or DKD calibration) may be requested
separately. The calibration is performed on the replaceable insert of the thermometer. In the case of
thermometers without a replaceable insert, the entire thermometer - from the process connection to
the tip of the thermometer - is calibrated.

Ordering information
Detailed ordering information is available from the following sources:
• In the Product Configurator on the Endress+Hauser website:
www.endress.com → Select country → Instruments → Select device → Product page function:
Configure this product
• From your Endress+Hauser Sales Center:
www.endress.com/worldwide

Product Configurator - the tool for individual product configuration:

•Up-to-the-minute configuration data
•Depending on the device: Direct input of measuring point-specific information such as
measuring range or operating language
•Automatic verification of exclusion criteria
•Automatic creation of the order code and its breakdown in PDF or Excel output format
•Ability to order directly in the Endress+Hauser Online Shop

Documentation
Technical Information:
• TC insert for Temperature Sensor Omniset TPC100 (TI278t/02/en)
• Thermowell for temperature sensors Omnigrad M TW10 (TI261t/02/en)
• Temperature head transmitter:
– iTEMP® TMT181, PC programmable, single input, RTD, TC, W, mV (TI070r/09/en)
– iTEMP® TMT182 HART®, single input, RTD, TC, W, mV (TI078r/09/en)
– iTEMP® TMT82 HART®, dual input, RTD, TC, W, mV (TI01010t/09/en)
– iTEMP® TMT84 PROFIBUS® PA, dual input, RTD, TC, W, mV (TI138r/09/en)
– iTEMP® TMT85 FOUNDATION Fieldbus™, dual input, RTD, TC, W, mV (TI134r/09/en)
Hazardous area supplementary documentation:
• Omnigrad TRxx/TCxx RTD, TC thermometer ATEX II1GD or II 1/2GD (XA072r/09/a3)
• Omnigrad TRxx/TCxx RTD, TC thermometer ATEX II 3GD (XA044r/09/a3)

Application example Technical Information:

• Field display RIA16 (TI144r/09/en)
• Active barrier with power supply RN221N (TI073R/09/en)

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