
MBT 153 MBT 5253
(MBT 153 mounted in sensor pocket MBT 120)
MBT 153 MBT 5253
(MBT 153 mounted in sensor pocket MBT 120)
Data Sheet
Temperature sensor
Type MBT 153 and MBT 120
Temperature sensor element and pocket.
The MBT 153 is an universal cable temperature
sensor that can be used for controlling cooling
water and ventilation systems within general
industry applications. This temperature sensor
is based on a standardized Pt 100 or Pt 1000
element, which gives a reliable and accurate
measurement.
On request the MBT 153 can also be delivered
with NTC / PTC elements. The sensor is based
on a stainless steel housing with a cable, which
makes the sensor extremely exible.
The MBT 153 can be combined with a sensor
pocket, type MBT 120, to protect the silicone
cable from the media. The sensor combined
with the sensor pocket is named MBT 5253.
The MBT 153 has a PVC or silicone cable as
standard but it can be delivered with teon
cable on request.
Features:
• For temperature measurement where
reliable, robust and accurate equipment is
required
• Temperature range -50 – 200 °C
• Short response times
• Pt 100 or Pt 1000 resistance element
• 2 or 4 wire connection
• MBT 120 sensor pocket available
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Indicative response times
-40 – 100 °C (not marine approved)
-60 – 200 °C (marine approved)
-80 – 200 °C (marine approved)
EN 60751 class B: ± (0.3 + 0.005 × t)
t = temperature of medium, numerical value
Vibration stability
Shock
4 g sine function 5 – 200 Hz, measured acc. to IEC 60068-2-6
Cable resistance @ 20 ºC
(1)
2 x 0.22 mm2 Resistance per conductor R1 = 78.2 Ohm/km
2 x 0.25 mm2 Resistance per conductor R1 = 68.8 Ohm/km
4 x 0.15 mm2 Resistance per conductor R1 = 114.7 Ohm/km
The constant conductor resistance : R = 2 x R1
The total resistance in the sensor circuit is therefore: R + RTD
3 & 4 wire sensor circuit are not relevant since the controller automatically compensates for the conductor resistance
Permissible media velocity
Air
Temperature sensor, Type MBT 153 and MBT 120
Product specication
Technical data
MBT 153
Table 1: Indicative response times
Table 2: Net weight
Table 3: Mechanical and environmental specications
(1)
(1)
Accordi
Accordi
Sensor pocket, MBT 120
Table 4: General data
Table 5: Net weight
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Indicative response times
100 °C (limited by the O-ring sealing at cable entry)
EN 60751 class B: ± (0.3 + 0.005 × t)
t = temperature of medium, numerical value
Vibration stability
Shock
4 g sine function 5 – 200 Hz, measured acc. to IEC 60068-2-6
PVC 2 × 0.22 mm
2
Silicone 2 × 0.25 mm2 (2-wire)
Silicone 4 x 0.15 mm2 (4-wire)
Materials in contact with medium
-50 – 200 °C: W. no. 1.4435 (AISI 316 L)
-50 – 800 °C: W. no. 1.4571 (AISI 316 Ti)
Temperature sensor, Type MBT 153 and MBT 120
Figure 1: Max. load on protection tube according to DIN 43763
MBT 5253
MBT 5253 (MBT 153 mounted with sensor pocket MBT 120)
Table 6: Indicative response times
Table 7: Mechanical and environmental specications
Dimensions
MBT 153
Figure 2: Dimensions
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Temperature sensor, Type MBT 153 and MBT 120
Figure 3: 4-wire connection colour code
MBT 5253
Figure 4: MBT 5253 – MBT 153 mounted in a MBT 120
Units: mm
Table 8: Connections
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Type MBT 153
Sensor Cable
Measuring range Cable length
-50 – 100 °C, PVC cable
0 0 0 5 0
0.5 m
-50 – 200 °C, Silicone cable
-50 – 200 °C, Teflon cable
2 0 2 0 0
2.0 m
4 0 3 5 0
3.5 m
9
0 5 5 0
5.5 m
0 8 5 0
8.5 m
Tolerance Connection
EN 60751 Class B
9
1
3 wire
2
4 wire
9
Others
* only available as 2 × 2-wire
Temperature sensor, Type MBT 153 and MBT 120
Ordering
MBT 153
Figure 5: Ordering for MBT 153
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MBT 5253, union nut/o-ring
Protection Tube, (AISI 316L)
Acid-proof steel, ø8 × 1mm
1
3
G ½ A
G 3/8 A
Other
9
4
G ¾ A
5
M18 ×1,5
8
½ ”– 14 NPT
Temperature sensor, Type MBT 153 and MBT 120
MBT 120
Figure 6: Ordering for MBT 120
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Marine - Safety Certicate
Measuring - Performance Certicate
Manufacturers Declaration
Manufacturers Declaration
Explosive - Safety Certicate
Manufacturers Declaration
Marine - Safety Certicate
Measuring - Performance Certicate
Marine - Safety Certicate
Marine - Safety Certicate
Manufacturers Declaration
Marine - Manufacturing Permission
Temperature sensor, Type MBT 153 and MBT 120
Certicates, declarations, and approvals
The list contains all certicates, declarations, and approvals for this product type. Individual code number may have
some or all of these approvals, and certain local approvals may not appear on the list.
Some approvals may change over time. You can check the most current status at danfoss.com or contact your local
Danfoss representative if you have any questions.
Table 9: MBT 153
Table 10: MBT 120
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