Functioning of the MAX temperature sensor
- NO: the electrical contact closes when the pre-set temperature is reached at 80°C.
- NC: the electrical contact opens when the pre-set temperature at 80°C is reached.
Electrical features | MAX temperature sensor |
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Tension feed | AC/DC |
Electric contacts | NO normally open NC normally closed |
Voltage / Maximum current | 250 Vac - 2 A | (resisteve loads) |
115 Vac- 3A |
24 Vdc - 3 A |
12 Vdc - 4 A |
Minimum current | 50 mA |
Cable gland | Pg 7 (for cables in sheath with Ø 6 or 7 mm) |
Conductors cross-section | Max. 1.5 mm2 |
Functioning of the temperature electrical probe
The working principle of the temperature probe is to measure the variation of resistance of a platinum element: 100 ohm = 0°C, 138.4 ohm = 100°C.
The function between temperature (T) and resistance (R) is approximately linear over a small temperature range: for example, if you assume that it is linear over the 0° to 100°C range, the error at 50°C is 0.4°C.
For precision measurement, it is necessary to linearise the resistance to give an accurate temperature. The most recent definition of the function between resistance and temperature is International Temperature Standard 90 (ITS-90). The function between resistance and temperature, obtained in laboratory tests, measuring directly the resistance value on the contacts is shown in the graph. We suggest, anyway, to set the system in order to compensate both heat dissipation and cable resistance.
A 1°C temperature change will cause a 0.384 ohm change in resistance, so even a small error in measurement of the resistance (for example, the resistance of the wires leading to the sensor) can cause a large error in the measurement of the temperature.
Because of the low signal levels, it is important to keep any cables away from electric cables, motors, switchgear and other devices that may emit magnetic or electrical noise. Using screened cable, with the screen grounded at one end, may help to reduce interference.
When using long cables, it is necessary to check that the measuring equipment is able to handle the cable resistance.
Electrical features | Temperature probe |
Tension feed | AC/DC |
Maximum current | 1mA |
Cable gland | Pg 7 (for cables in sheath with Ø 6 or 7 mm) |
Conductors cross-section | Max. 1.5 mm2 |
Do not mount this indicator in proximity to magnetic fields. |