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TX94A

RTD Ultra-Mini

Temperature Transmitter

It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations that apply.
OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to
every appropriate device upon certification.

The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA Engineering, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors it
contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.

WARNING: These productsare not designed for usein, and should not be usedfor, patient-connected applications.

This device is marked with the international caution symbol. It is important to read the Setup Guide before installing or
commissioning this device as the guide contains important information relating to safety and EMC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 Getting Started

1.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.2 Safety and EMC Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.3 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.5 Models Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Section 2 Installation

2.1 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.2 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Section 3 Calibration Instructions

3.1 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

3.2 Set-up of Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

3.3 Calibration Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Section 4 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Section 5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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FIGURES & TABLES

Figure 1-1 RTD Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Figure 2-1 Assembly inside a Protection Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Figure 2-2 Wiring Diagram for RTD Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Figure 3-1 Transmitter Calibration Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Figure 5-1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Table 1-1 Range Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Table 1-2 Model Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Table 3-1 Calibration Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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1.1 Unpacking

Remove the packing list and verify that you have received all equipment. If
you have any questions, contact the nearest Customer Service
Department, as listed on the cover of this manual.

Upon receipt of shipment, inspect the container and equipment for any
signs of damage. Note any evidence of rough handling in transit.
Immediately report any damage to the shipping agent.

Note: The carrier will not honor any claims unless all shipping
material is saved for their examination. After examining and
removing contents, save packing materials and carton in the event
reshipment is necessary.

1.2 Safety and EMC Considerations

This instrument is a Class III device (8 to 35 Vdc).
Always use a power supply, which complies with EN 60950 safety
standard.

• Do not expose the transmitter to rain or condensing moisture.

• Do not operate the transmitter in flammable or explosive atmosphere.

• As with any electronic instrument, you may encounter high voltage

exposure when installing, calibrating or removing parts of the
transmitter.

EMC Considerations

• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.

• Never run signal and power wires in the same conduit.

• Use signal wire connections with twisted-pair cables.

• Install Ferrite Bead(s) on signal wires close to the instrument if EMC

problems persist.

Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury!

1.3 General Description

The Two-Wire RTD Transmitter will produce a standard 4-20mA output
signal proportional to that produced by its RTD input temperature sensor.
Transmission of the proportional current output may be accomplished by
using inexpensive copper wire. The RTD transmitter accepts two-wire or
three-wire ohm platinum RTD sensors (PT100,alpha = 0.00385).

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1.3 General Description

FIELD CONTROL ROOM

The transmitter is normally powered by an unregulated power supply as
shown in Figure 1-1. The proportionally-transmitted signal begins at 4mA,
at the low end of its temperature range, and increases to 20mA, at the
high end of its temperature range. (There are various temperature ranges
available for the transmitter. To order, refer to Section 1.5 for correct
Model Numbers and Range Codes.)

Figure 1-1 RTD Transmitter

The transmitter works with 2 or 3-wire RTDs and provides an output
current of 4-20mA proportional to the RTD Sensor.

When the transmitter is mounted inside a protection head, (see Figure 2-1),
two copper wires now carry the temperature signal and dc voltage to
operate the transmitter, thereby reducing possible noise pick-up errors.

The transmitter does NOT provide isolation between its input and the
4-20 mA output. Note, however, that the RTD element is electrically
insulated.

1.4 Features

• +/-0.1% full-scale accuracy (with respect to the RTD input
resistance)

• 4-20 mA output

• Upscale break protection

• Low Cost

2

1.5 Models Available

Table 1-1 Range Code

INPUT TYPES

RANGE RTD

-40 to 120 F (-40 to 49 C) 1

0 to 200 F (-18 to 93 C) 2

0 to 300 F (-18 to 149 C) 3

0 to 500 F (-18 to 260 C) 4

0 to 750 F (-18 to 399 C) 5

0 to 1000 F (-18 to 538 C) 6

Table 1-2 Model Numbers

Model Number Description

TX94A-(*) RTD Transmitter (100 ohm, Pt,

alpha=0.00385)

*Insert range code from Table 1-1

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2.1 Mounting

SECTION A-A

POWER LINES

RTD WIRES

The transmitter may be:

1. surface mounted

2. mounted inside a protection head (shown in Figure 2-1)

Figure 2-1 Assembly of the Transmitter

inside an PR-14 Protection Head

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2.2 Wiring

3-WIRE

RTD

RED

BLACK

RED

BLACK

JUMPER

WIRE

BLACK

2-WIRE

RTD

Refer to Figure 2-2

1. Connect a dc power supply in series with the load to the (+PS) and
(-PS) power terminals. Note that the load (usually a monitoring
instrument) may be connected to either the (+) or (-) power lead.

2. Connect the RTD element to the (+IN) and (-IN) input terminals.

Figure 2-2 Wiring Diagram for RTD Transmitter

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3.1 Equipment Required

• Precision Decade Resistance Box, with 0.01 ohm resolution and
±0.02 ohm accuracy

or

• Precision RTD Simulator, such as OMEGA CL511 Precision Calibrator

• Precision DMM capable of measuring mA, within 0.001 mA resolution
and ±0.002 mA accuracy

3.2 Calibration Procedures

Connect the calibration equipment according to Figure 3-1. Standard
copper test leads are used with RTD instrumentation.

To check or adjust the calibration:

1. Locate the Z (zero) and S (span) potentiometers.

2. Select, from Table 3-1, the correct ohmic values for the Z (zero) and
S (span) adjustments that correspond to the model number.
For example, for Model TX94A-2, the Z value is 92.95 ohms, and the
S value is 135.84 ohms.

If a Thermocouple/RTD Simulator is used, such as the Model CL511
Precision Calibrator, select the Temperature Input Z (zero) and
S (span) values.

3. Set the Decade Box to the selected Z (zero) ohmic value. Adjust the

Z potentiometer to read 4.000 mA on the monitoring instrument.

4. Set the Decade Box to the selected S (span) ohmic value. Adjust the
S potentiometer to read 20.000 mA on the monitoring instrument.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, as required, until the readings are exactly

4.000 mA and 20.000 mA. This procedure is necessary since there is
interaction between the two potentiometers.

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3.2 Calibration Procedures (continued)

COPPER WIRE

RTD

CALIBRATOR

(CL511)

DECADE

RESISTANCE BOX

EITHER OR

ZERO

SPAN

*With 250 Ohm Load,

dc Supply must be
at least 12-35 Vdc

DC SUPPLY

8-35 Vdc

DMM

(4-20 mA)

MONITOR

250 Ohms*

(-)

(+)

Figure 3-1 Transmitter Calibration Set-Up

Temperature Resistance Input (Ohms)
Input Range Model Alpha=0.00385
Zero/Span TX94A Zero/Span

-40/120°F -1 84.27 / 119.01

0/200°F -2 92.95 / 135.84

0/300°F -3 92.95 / 156.94

0/500°F -4 92.95 / 197.69

Table 3-1. Calibration Values

0/750°F -5 92.95 / 246.69

0/1000°F -6 92.95 / 293.46

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4.1 Troubleshooting Guide

Malfunction or incorrect operation may be caused by:

1. Incorrect Readings:

Check for improper wiring using Figure 2-2 as a guide.

2. Loose or broken wires:

Check each terminal connection for tightness. Move each wire
back and forth and note any changes in operation.

3. Too high a load resistance in the output current loop or too low a
current rating on the power supply:

a) Measure the total resistance of each device (excluding the

transmitter and power supply) in the 20 mA loop, including
the resistance of the lead wires.

b) Calculate maximum allowable loop resistance using the

formula: Loop Resistance (maximum) = Vsupply – 8 V

0.020A

For example, a 24V power supply would give a maximum loop
resistance of: 16 V/0.020A = 800 ohms.

c) Make sure the power supply is rated for at least 28 mA

times the number of transmitters being powered. For
example, if the supply is powering five transmitters, the
supply should be rated for at least 140mA.

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5.1 Specifications

0.93 [23.6]
MAX

0.52 [13.2]

0.480 [12.19] 0.480 [12.19]

0.156 [3.96]

for #6-32 SCREW

2 PLCS

0.250 [6.35]

1.40 [35.6]

General

Size:

1.40” dia. x 0.93” high
(includes terminal strip)

Weight:

0.53 oz (15g);

0.83 oz (25g) if potted

Ambient Temperature:

-13°F to 185°F
(-25°C to 85°C)

Storage Temperature

-85°F to 257°F
(-65°C to 125°C)

Figure 5-1 Dimensions

Zero/Span Adj Range: ±25%

Power Supply Voltage

Operating Range: +8 Vdc to +35 Vdc, 28 mA max

required per transmitter

Accuracy: ±0.1% of full scale (includes effects of

hysteresis, and repeatability)

Frequency Response: 3dB@ 3Hz

Thermal Zero Shift: <0.01% / °F of span (span >10 mV)

Thermal Span Shift: <0.01% / °F of span

<0.02% / °F of span (4-10 mV span)

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5.1 Specifications (continued)

Output

Current Output Span: 4-20 mA dc

Current Output Limits: 3 to 28 mA, typical

Max Loop Resistance: (Vsupply – 8V) / 0.020A = ohms

Load Resistance Effect: 0.01% of span per 300 ohms change

Power Supply Effect: 0.002% of output span per volt

Input

Sensor: 2 or 3-wire RTD

Max. Bridge Current: 2 mA

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