BAPI BA/592-SP/AP Catalog Page
Wallplate with Semiconductor Sensor (BA/592-SP/AP)
10KΩ uncertainty Table
Tolerance
Temperature uncertainty
0.1%
±8.64°F
1%
±13.47°F
5%
±34.93°F
Table 2: 592 2-Wire Sensors
Table 3: 592 3-Wire Sensors
1. Install a 10KΩ 0.1% resistor from the controller's
analog input to the controller's ground or common.
1. All BAPI BA/592-10K, 3-wire, sensors have a built
in 10KΩ 0.1% resistor.
2. If you are using a separate DC power supply,
connect the power supply's negative terminal to the
controller's ground or common..
2. If you are using a separate DC power supply,
connect the power supply's negative terminal to the
controller's ground or common..
3. Connect the 592 sensor's black wire to the
controller's analog input.
3. Connect the 592 sensor's black wire to the
controller's ground or common.
4. Connect the 592 sensor's red wire to 5 to 30
VDC.
4. Connect the 592 sensor's white wire to the
controller's analog input.
5. Connect the 592 sensor's red wire to 5 to 30
VDC.
Installation & Operating Instructions
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592 Theory of Operation
The 592 Semiconductor sensor is a two terminal integrated-circuit temperature sensor. The 592 provides an output
current directly proportional to absolute temperature. When the temperature of the 592 sensor changes one-Kelvin (onedegree Celsius), then the current through the 592 changes by 1uAmp. 77° Fahrenheit (25° Celsius) is 298.2 Kelvins and
the output current from the 592 sensor is 298.2uAmp. Initial accuracy of the 592 temperature sensor is ± 8.1° Fahrenheit
(± 4.5° Celsius) at 77° Fahrenheit (25° Celsius).
Since most meters that eld technicians use cannot accurately measure currents this low, BAPI recommends that a 10KΩ
0.1% resistor be placed between the sensor output and ground. The 10KΩ resistor changes the current into a voltage
that varies 0.01 volts per one degree Celsius temperature change; the
voltage at 77°F is 2.982 VDC. Resistors with other tolerances can be
used, but you will have greater temperature uncertainty, see the 10KΩ
uncertainty table;
BAPI provides two styles of 592 sensor, one with and one without the
10K ohm, 0.1% resistor. The one with the resistor has three wires –
red, black and white. The one without the resistor has two wires – red
and black.
rev. 08/01/18
Fig. 1:
592 Semiconductor
2-wire unit
Termination
Specications subject to change without notice.
Fig. 2:
592 Semiconductor
3-wire unit
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Wallplate with Semiconductor Sensor (BA/592-SP/AP)
Installation & Operating Instructions
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Mounting
Ensure the plate does not touch the wall when it is mounted as this will lead to slower response
rates when the environment changes.
Mounting hardware is provided for both
junction box and drywall installation.
Junction Box
1. Pull the wire through the wall and out of
the junction box, leaving about 6” free.
2. Terminate the unit according to the
guidelines in Termination on page 1.
3. Secure the plate to the box using the
#6-32 x 1/2” mounting screws provided
or with security screws which are
sold separately. (Call BAPI or visit the
Accessories section of our website for
security screw ordering.)
4. Tighten screws until the foam gasket on
the back plate is compressed about 50%.
Ensure the plate doesn’t touch the wall
(Fig 5).
Verify visible
air gap
between plate
and wall.
Fig 5:
Side View of
Mounted Plate
J-Box Mounting
rev. 08/01/18
Fig 6:
Note: Louvered wall plates require a mounting adapter bracket for J-Box mounting. The bracket is not shown in the
diagram above but is included with any louvered wall plates ordered from BAPI.
Drywall Mounting
1. Place the plate against the wall where you want to mount the sensor and mark out the two mounting holes.
2. Drill two 3/16” holes in the center of each marked mounting hole. Insert a drywall anchor into each hole.
3. Cut hole between the mounting holes that clears the apparatus mounted on plate. Pull the wire through the wall hole
cut in step 2, leaving about 6” free.
4. Terminate the unit according to the guidelines in Termination on page 1.
5. Secure the plate to the drywall anchors using the #6 x 1” mounting screws provided. Tighten screws until the foam
gasket on the back plate is compressed about 50%. Ensure the plate doesn’t touch the wall.
Note: In any wall-mount application, the wall temperature and the temperature of the air within the wall cavity can cause
erroneous readings. The mixing of room air and air from within the wall cavity can lead to condensation, erroneous
readings and premature failure of the sensor. To prevent these conditions, seal the conduit leading to the junction box or
ll the box with insulation.
Temperature Measurement Offsetting
All BA/592 sensors will have the following information provided on a label:
Therm Reading_______
The actual temperature reading according to
a thermometer that is certied traceable to
recognized standards by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Sensor Reading ______
The temperature reading according to
the AD592 sensor. The output is dropped
across a 10KΩ 0.1%, read in mV and
converted to a Fahrenheit temperature.
Offset_______
The difference between the
Thermometer Reading and
the Sensor Reading
To correct the Sensor Reading, simply add the offset value to the sensor reading so that it equals the thermometer reading.
e.g. Therm Reading = 74.6, Sensor Reading = 73.0, Offset = +1.6
Correction: Add (+1.6) °F to the sensor for an accurate reading: 73 + 1.6 = 74.6°F
e.g. Therm Reading = 75.4, Sensor Reading = 77.2, Offset = -1.8
Correction: Add (-1.6) °F to the sensor for an accurate reading: 77.2 + (-1.8) = 75.4°F
Specications subject to change without notice.
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