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TFPS-Series
Thermal Ribbons
Omega offers a wide selection of point-sensitive Thermal
Ribbons using thin-film RTD, Thermocouple, or Thermistor
elements to meet specific non-invasive application requirements
for installation and performance. Thermal Ribbon sensors can
be installed virtually anywhere for accurate point temperature
sensing and fast response in aerospace, medical, and industrial
devices. The Thermal Ribbon sensing element offers
advantages for each application. Select RTD elements to
accurately monitor point temperatures with excellent
repeatability, Patch-Style thermocouple for fast response
surface sensing, and extremely sensitive Thermistors for
applications with small temperature changes. All our flexible
thermal ribbons feature quick and easy mounting with surface or
pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA), and polyimide, silicone
rubber or polyester film insulation. They also feature waterproof
constructions suitable for continuous immersion and standard
PFA or silicone rubber insulated lead wire options as well as
stainless steel braid over lead wires.
Features
• Single-plane winding for faster response time
• Versatile sensor types (RTD, thermistor,
thermocouple)
• Polyimide materials for low outgassing
• Lead wire or solder pad version to satisfy many
applications
• Chemical resistance
• Optional lead wire insulations
Typical applications:
• Monitoring machines parts
•
Production line equipment
Enclosures
•
•
Hot plates and dies
•
Machinery
•
Laminating equipment
Specifications
Temperature range
Lead wires
Lead wire configuration
Ribbon thickness
Sensor type
Adhesive backing
-200 to 260°C (-328 to 500°F)
Depending on model, 0”, 12”, 36” or 144”
2, 3, or 4 wire, depending on model
0.010” nominal thickness
RTD, Thermistor or Thermocouple
PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive)
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Model
Element
Insulation
Temperature
Lead wire
Time
Dimensions
Polyimide
cover coat
0.8 sec.
0.20 x 0.50 x 0.08"
TFPS-R-P4-*
Polyimide
insulated
1.0 sec.
0.20 x 0.60 x 0.08"
TFPS-R-PF0-*
PD, PF
Polyimide
insulated
0.4 sec
0.20 x 0.60 x 0.08"
PD, PF
Silicone
foil backing
AWG 24,
1.3 sec.
0.20 x 0.60 x 0.12"
PD, PF
Polyimide
AWG 26, PFA
insulated
0.6 sec.
PD, PF
Polyimide
AWG 22, PFA
insulated
1.2 sec.
0.30 x 0.60 x 0.10"
PD, PF
Polyimide
AWG 26, PFA
insulated
0.9 sec.
0.40 x 0.80 x 0.08" (10
Polyimide
AWG 24, PFA
insulated
0.75 x 0.75 x 0.065”
TF,TK
Polyimide
coating
AWG 26, PFA
0.20 x 0.47 x 0.079”
TF,TK
Polyimide
coating
AWG 26,
0.20 x 0.60 x 0.118”
Table of Sensor Types (Thermal tab style)
Part Number Breakdown - [Model]-[Sensor Type]-[Element]- [Number of Wires] -[Cable Insulation]-[Lead
Length]-[Adhesive Backing]
Example: TFPS-R-P4-PD-2-T-120-P, Polyimide, Platinum (0.00385 TCR) 100 Ω ±0.12% at 0°C (EN60751,
Class B), 2 wire, PFA cable insulated, 120 in lead length, with PSA
TFPS-R-PE-*
TFPS-R-SRE-*
TFPS-R-PF5-*
TFPS-R-PF4-*
TFPS-R-PF3-*
TFPS-TC-P4-*
Options
PD, PF
PD,PF
PW,PS
J, K, T
with
elastomer
film
rubber w/
film
film
film
Range
-50 to 155°C
-58 to 311°F
-50 to 200°C
-58 to 392°F
-50 to 260°C
-58 to 500°F
-50 to 155°C
-58 to 311°
-50 to 200°C
-58 to 392°F
-50 to 200°C
-58 to 392°F
-50 to 200°C
-58 to 392°F
-200 to 220°C
-328 to 392°F
AWG 26,
PFA insulated
AWG 26, PFA
or polyimide
AWG 26, PFA
or polyimide
silicone
insulated
or polyimide
or polyimide
or polyimide
or polyimide
Constant
0.6 sec.
(W x L x T (max)
(5 x 12 x 2 mm)
(5 x 15 x 2 mm)
(5 x 15 x 2 mm)
(5 x 15 x 3 mm)
0.20 x 0.60 x 0.045”
(5 x 15 x 1.15 mm)
(7 x 15 x 2.5 mm)
x 20 x 2 mm)
(19.1 x 19.1 x 1.7 mm)
TFPS-Th-PE-*
TFPS-Th-SRE-*
with
elastomer
with
elastomer
-50 to 125°C
-58 to 257°F
-50 to 125°C
-58 to 257°F
insulated
silicone
insulated
0.8 sec
(5.0 x 12.0 x 2.0 mm)
1.3 sec
(5.0 x 15.2 x 3.0 mm)
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Element
Element Specifications
Available Models
PD
Platinum (0.00385 TCR) 100 Ω ±0.12% at 0°C
All except for TFPS-TC and
PF
Platinum (0.00385 TCR) 1000 Ω ±0.12% at 0°C
All except for TFPS-TC and TFPS-Th
PW
Platinum (0.00375 TCR) 1000 Ω ±0.12% at 0°C
TFPS-R-P4
PS
Platinum (0.00385 TCR) 10,000 Ω ±0.12% at 0°C
TFPS-R-P4
J
Type “J” thermocouple
TFPS-TC-P4
K
Type “K” thermocouple
TFPS-TC-P4
T
Type “T” thermocouple
TFPS-TC-P4
TF
NTC thermistor
50k Ω ±1% at 25°C
TFPS-Th-PE, TFPS-Th-SRE
TK
NTC thermistor
10k Ω ±1% at 25°C
TFPS-Th-PE, TFPS-Th-SRE
T
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Sensor options charts
(EN60751, Class B)
±2.2°C or 0.75% of reading, whichever is greater
±2.2°C or 0.75% of reading, whichever is greater
±1.0°C or 0.75% of reading, whichever is greater
Cable Insulation Material
R
Silicone Rubber
PFA
TFPS-Th
Number of Wires* Lead Length (inches)
2, 3, or 4
*Note: for thermocouple and thermistor, number is always
“2-wire.” No code needed for
thermocouple/thermistor.
12, 36, 40, 120, 144, 240
(60” max on models PE and
SRE).
Adhesive Backing Suffix
With out adhesive
Wit h adhesive
No suffix
-P
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