
Data Sheet
Temperature sensor
Type MBT 5550
With the MBT 5550 we have combined our
temperature transmitter with a detachable
thermowell MBT 120 enabling replacement of
the transmitter while the application is in
operation.
The MBT 5550 is designed for use in harsh
environments where reliable, robust, and
accurate equipment is required.
Features
• Designed for use in harsh marine & industrial
environments where reliable, robust, and
accurate equipment is required
• All metal enclosure parts made of stainless
steel (AISI316)
• Output signals: 4 – 20 mA or Ratiometric 10 –
90%
• A wide selection of process and electrical
connections are available
• Compact design
• Measuring range -15 to 200 °C
• Based on Pt 1000 sensor technology
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4 – 20 mA or Ratiometric 10 – 90%
See page Electrical connection
Indicative response times
Typical: < ± 0.5% FS, Maximum: < ± 1.0% FS
Max. load protection tube
Nom. Output signal (short-circuit protected)
Ratiometric 10 – 90% of supply voltage
Supply voltage [US] polarity protected
4.75 – 8 V DC
5 V DC (Nom.)
Supply – current consumption
Supply voltage dependency
RL<(US-10) / (0.02 A) ohm
Temperature on electronics
(1)
Transport temperature range
Sinusoidal 15.9 mm-pp, 5 – 25 Hz
Random 7.5 gms, 5 Hz – 1 kHz
IEC 600868-2-34, IEC 60068-2-36
Shock resistance
Shock 500 g/1 ms
Enclosure (depending on electrical connections)
See page Electrical connection
W.no. 1.4571 (AISI 316 Ti)
W.no. 1.4404 (AISI 316 L)
Net weight (depending on design)
Temperature sensor, Type MBT 5550
Product specication
Technical data
Table 1: Main specications
Table 2: Performance
Table 3: Electrical specications
Table 4: Environmental conditions
(1)
(1)
Temperature of the electronics depends on the media temperature, extension length, ambient temperature and air velocity.
Temperature of the electronics depends on the media temperature, extension length, ambient temperature and air velocity.
Table 5: Mechanical characteristics
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AMP Econoseal
J series (male)
Glass lled polyamid, PA 6.6
Glass lled polyamid, PA 6.6
Glass lled polyamid, PA 6.6
Glass lled polyamid, PA 6.6
Electrical connection, 4 – 20 mA output (2 wire)
Pin 1: +supply
Pin 2: ÷supply
Pin 3: Not used
Earth: connected to MBT
housing
Pin 1: +supply
Pin 2: ÷supply
Pin 3: Not used
Pin 1: +supply
Pin 2: Not used
Pin 3: Not used
Pin 4: ÷supply
Red wire: +supply
Black wire: ÷supply
Red wire: +supply
White wire: ÷supply
Red/black wire: Not used
Screen: connected to MBT
housing
Electrical connection, Ratio metric (3-wire) 10 – 90%
Pin 1: +supply
Pin 2: ÷supply
Pin 3: Output
Earth: connected to MBT
housing
Pin 1: +supply
Pin 2: ÷supply
Pin 3: Output
Pin 1: +supply
Pin 2: not used
Pin 3: Output
Pin 4: ÷supply
Red wire: +supply
Black wire: ÷supply
Blue wire: Output
Red wire: +supply
White wire: ÷supply
Red/black wire: Output
Screen: connected to MBT
housing
Temperature sensor, Type MBT 5550
Electrical connection
Table 6: Electrical connection
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EN 175301-
803,pg9
AMP Econoseal
J series (male)
IEC 947-5-2
M12 × 1, 4-pin
Flying leads
2 m Screened
cable
Ø8 ± 0,2
G3/4A
32
Temperature sensor, Type MBT 5550
Dimension
Figure 1: Dimension
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Type MBT 5550
Sensor
Measuring range Transmitter setting
-15 – 200 °C
0
1 1 0
0 – 100 °C
1 1 5
0 – 150 °C
Output signal
1 2 0
0 – 200 °C
4 – 20 mA
0
2 1 5
-15 – 150 °C
Ratiometric...10 – 90%
1
2 2 0
-15 – 200 °C
9 9 9
Other
Protection tube, W.no. 1.4571 (AISI 316 TI)
Acid-proof steel, ø8 mm (-15 – 200 °C)
0
Process connection
0
Extension length
1
None
0
2
G 1A
9
Other
Insertion length
0050 mm 0050 Electrical connection
0080 mm 0080
1
Plug, EN 175301-803, Pg 9
0100 mm 0100
4
Plug, AMP Econoseal, J series, male, excl. female plug
0120 mm 0120
5
Screened cable, 2 m
0150 mm 0150
6
Plug, IEC 947-5-2, M12 × 1, male, excl. female plug
0200 mm 0200
A
Flying leads
0250 mm 0250
9
Other
Preferred versions
G 1/2 A
G 3/4 A
Temperature sensor, Type MBT 5550
Ordering
Figure 2: Ordering for MBT 5550
Non-standard build up combinations may be selected. However, minimum order quantities may apply, please
contact your local Danfoss oce for more information
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Temperature sensor, Type MBT 5550
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