Retractable Sensor Cables
Color Coded, Spring Coiled Retractable Cables
for Thermocouples, RTDs and Thermistors
3
19 mm (
16 mm (5⁄8")
3.4 mm (0.135")
Dia. for RSCM
⁄4")
for RSC
for RSCM
4.2 mm
(0.165")
Dia.
for RSC
U J, K, T, N and E Thermocouple Calibrations and 3-Wire
Copper for RTDs and Thermistors
U Expansion Ratio up to 500%—30 cm (1') of Cable
Stretches to 150 cm (5')
U TPE Plastic Jacket for Indoor and Outdoor Use
to 104°C (220°F)
U Retracted Coil Lengths of 30, 60, 90 and 120 cm
(1', 2', 3' or 4' Nominal) with 15 cm Straight Ends
U Ideal for Use with Handheld and Benchstand
Electronic Indicators
ANSI
color
code
shown
Termination
Style 4 male
submini
connector.
Shown larger
than actual size.
300 mm (1')
Stretches to
15 mm (5')!
To order
IEC color
code visit
omega.com
Termination
Style 0 bare wires.
OMEGA® Retractable Sensor Cable
is color coded and spring coiled, for
use with thermocouples, RTDs and
thermistors.
To achieve a superior jacket
construction, OMEGA has employed
the latest in jacketing material:
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer),
a unique family of thermoplastics
which exhibits characteristics
previously found only in rubber
compounds. TPE is extremely tough
and flexible, and has excellent
abrasion resistance. Our special
construction technique yields an
expansion rate of up to 500%.
OMEGA’s retractable sensor cables
are specifically recommended for
use with electronic-type indicators,
either panel, handheld or bench
type models. The cables should
not be used with self powered,
unamplified analog meters, such as
OMEGA® Series 7000 pyrometers.
Retractable sensor cables have
hundreds of applications: oscillating
machinery, handheld surface
probes, or wherever retractable
sensor cables are required.
Specifications
Insulation: TPE thermoplastic
elastomer outer jacket
Inner conductors: PFA
Calibrations: ANSI Type J, K, T, E and
3-wire copper for RTDs and thermistors
Thermocouple Wire Conformity:
Standard Limits of Error, per ANSI
MC 96.1 (1975)
Temperature Rating: -30 to 105°C
(-22 to 220°F)
Construction: 28 gauge stranded wire
(7 strand x 36 gauge)
Length: Nominal coiled lengths of
30 cm (1'), 60 cm (2'), 90 cm (3'), or
120 cm (4') with 15 cm (6") straight
ends, nominal maximum expanded
length of 30 cm (1') coil = approx.
150 cm (5')
Length Tolerance: ±10%
Available in J, K, T, N
and E calibrations and
uncompensated
for RTDs and thermistors.
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Available Terminations
Style 0
1 inch
Trimmed Ends
Standard
Style 1
Compensated
Spade Lugs
Style 4
OMEGA
SMPW-M (Male)
Style 5
OMEGA
SMPW-F (Female)
Style 2
OMEGA
OSTW-M (Male)
Style 3
OMEGA
OSTW-F (Female)
Style 6
OMEGA
OTP-F (Female)
(RTD &
Thermistor)
Style 7
OMEGA
OTP-M (Male)
(RTD and
Thermistor)
†
Style 8
OMEGA
TA3-FL (Female)
†
Style 9
OMEGA
TA3-ML (Male)
0
All shown smaller
than actual size.
3
6
8
9
Also Available
in ANSI
Color Code “N”
1 to 10 units .................... Net
11 to 24 units .................. 10%
25 to 49 units .................. 15%
59 to 99 units .................. 20%
100 units and up ........Consult Sales
Discount Schedule
Note: Models can be mixed and matched
Color Code of Cables
ANSI Code Calibration Jacket +Wire –Wire
1
Iron/Constantan Black White Red
®
CHROMEGA
Copper/Constantan Blue Blue Red
CHROMEGA
RTD/TH Copper (3-Wire) White 2 Black Red
/ALOMEGA® Yellow Yellow Red
®
/Constantan Purple Purple Red
H
Typical Resistance of Cables
2
Ω Per Running Foot of Cable Ω Per Foot of Wire
1' Coiled (5' Extended) (Three Wires Per Cable)
J K T E RTD and thermistor
16.3 27.5 14.0 33.1 0.57
How To Order
1. Fill the 1st box (1) with desired ANSI Calibration. Use ANSI
symbols “J”, “K”, “T”, “N”, “E” for thermocouple calibration; “RTD”
for resistance temperature detector; or “TH” for thermistor.
2. Fill in 2nd box (2) with retracted coil length in feet: 1' (30 cm),
2' (60 cm), 3' (90 cm), or 4' (120 cm).
3. Fill in 3rd box (3) with termination style number (one end).
4. Fill in 4th box (4) with termination style number (other end).
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To Order Visit omega.com/rsc_rsm_cable for Pricing and Details
Model No.** Input OD
ANSI Color Code Type mm (inch)
RSC-(1)-(2)-(3)-(4) Thermocouple 4.2 (0.165)
RSC-RTD-(2)-(3)-(4) RTD 4.4 (0.175)
RSC-TH-(2)-(3)-(4) TH 4.4 ( 0.175 )
RSCM*-(1)-(2)-(3)-(4) Thermocouple 3.4 ( 0.13 5 )
Style 10
OMEGA
MTP-F (Female)
(RTD and Thermistor)
Style 11
OMEGA
MTP-M (Male)
(RTD and Thermistor)
(1) Thermocouple Type: J, K, T or E
(2) Retracted Length in feet: 1' = 30 cm,
2' = 60 cm, 3' = 90 cm, 4' = 120 cm nom.
(3) Termination Style (End #1)
RSCM = Miniature Retractable Cable.
*
† Indicate associated meter or pin out desired for connector.
Add suffix “-IEC” for IEC color code.
**
Ordering Example: RSC-K-2-1-2, retractable sensor cable, Type K, 60 cm (2') long, with
spade lugs on one end and a male OST connector on the other.
(4) Termination Style (End #2)
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