Red Lion TMP User Manual

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MODEL TMP - FIELD CUTTABLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR PROBES

AND ACCESSORIES

Bulletin No. TMP-F
Drawing No. LP0353
Released 2/09

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THERMOCOUPLE OR RTD

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24" PROBE CUTTABLE TO 3.5"

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MEASURE TEMPERATURES UPTO 704 °C/1300 °F

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MOUNTING AND WIRING ACCESSORIES

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Model TMPThermocouple and R TD Temperature Probes are field cuttable to
the desired length. The probes can be trimmed to within 3.5" (88.9 mm) of the
probe tip allowing for greater application flexibility. Accessory hardware is
available to wire and mount the probes in the user's existing thermowell.

Optional spring loaded fittings (sold separately) slide along the probe sheath
to proper immersion depth as determined by the user. These fittings allow for
strong contact between the probe and the thermowell to improve response.

SPECIFICATIONS

1. THERMOCOUPLE: Ungrounded J, K, T and E calibration available.

2. RTD: 3 Wire, 100Ω, Class “A” DIN Platinum per IEC751 (385 ALPHA)

3. PROBE SHEATH: 0.25" (6.35 mm)

4. PROBE LENGTH: 24" (0.6 M) as supplied, can be field cut down to 3.5"

(88.9 mm).

5. LEAD WIRE: 6" (152.4 mm) 24 gauge

6. WIRE INSULATION: Neoflon PFA, Fiberglass or High Temperature Glass.

As specified by part number.

CUTTING THE TUBING

The thermocouple and RTD probes have a crimp mark located 3" (76.2 mm)
from the tip. This indicates the end of the internal seal. Damage to the probe will
occur if trimmed within 3.5" (88.9 mm) of the tip.

1. Determine the desired probe length and mark it with a pen or marker. Secure the

probe within a tube vice being careful not to deform or flatten the probe.

2. “Score” the tubing with a tubing cutter. Make one or two revolutions with the

cutter. Do not cut completely through the tubing to prevent burrs or a sharp

lip on the inside of the tubing.

3. Use a pair of pliers to grasp the excess tubing to be removed.

4. Use a narrow range of motion to slowly work the excess tubing from side to
side until it separates from the probe. Using a wide range of motion will
deform the tube and prevent installation of the tube sleeve.

5. Remove the excess tubing and trim the leads to the desired length.

6. Install the tube sleeve in the open end of the tube to protect the leads from any
sharp edges on the inside of the tube.

INSTALLATION

1. Orient the probe and the spring loaded fitting as shown above.

2. Screw the spring loaded fitting one complete turn into the thermowell (not
included).

3. Push the probe into the fitting until it touches the bottom of the thermowell.

4. Hold the probe to the bottom of the thermowell and tighten the fitting. This
ensures good contact between the probe and the bottom of the thermowell.

5. Completely tighten the fitting into the thermowell.

Note: The probe must be inserted only as shown above to prevent damage to

the fitting.

If it becomes necessary to separate the probe and the fitting, first disconnect

the wires and then unscrew the fitting completely from the thermowell. Pull the
probe through the fitting from the end that was screwed into the thermowell. The
fitting will present resistance to the probe removal if you attempt to go in the
wrong direction.

TMPXXXXX TMPACC01

(One tube sleeve is included with each probe.)

TYPEMODEL NO. DESCRIPTION

WIRE

COLOR

WIRE INSULATION TEMPERATURE RANGE

PART

NUMBER

J

K

T

E

White (+)

Red (-)

Neoflon PFA 0 to 260 °C / 32 to 500 °F TMPJ2SU1

385

Fiberglass 0 to 370 °C / 32 to 700 °F TMPJ2SU2

High Temp Glass 0 to 370 °C / 32 to 700 °F TMPJ2SU3

Yellow (+)

Red (-)

Neoflon PFA -200 to 260 °C / -328 to 500 °F TMPK2SU1

Fiberglass -200 to 482 °C / -328 to 900 °F TMPK2SU2

TMP

High Temp Glass -200 to 704 °C / -328 to 1300 °F TMPK2SU3

TC Probe

Blue (+)

Red (-)

Neoflon PFA -200 to 200 °C / -328 to 400 °F TMPT2SU1

Violet (+)

Red (-)

Neoflon PFA -200 to 260 °C / -328 to 500 °F TMPE2SU1

Fiberglass -200 to 430 °C / -328 to 800 °F TMPE2SU2

High Temp Glass -200 to 430 °C / -328 to 800 °F TMPE2SU3

RTD Probe

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Neoflon PFA -200 to 260 °C / -328 to 500 °F TMPA2S01

Fiberglass -200 to 600 °C / -328 to 1112 °F TMPA2S02

ORDERING INFORMATION

** RTDs do not have color standard. Excitation and Signal+ are the same color. Signal common is the odd color.

ACCESSORIES (sold separately)

Weatherproof Heads:

Cast Aluminum
Protects against dust, rain, splashing,

and hose directed water
Weatherproof gasket
Stainless steel chain

Terminal Blocks

2-Terminal for use with TCs 4-Terminal for use with RTDs

Spring Loaded Fittings: Connects

probe to thermowell and attaches
to weatherhead 1/2" NPT X 1/2"
NPT Stainless Steel.

Tube Sleeve

Tube sleeve to protect probe leads
from burrs after cutting probe.

TMPACC02

TMPACC04 TMPACC05

TMPACC01

TMPACC03

ACCESSORIES (All accessories are sold separately)

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

Spring Loaded Fitting TMPACC01
Cast Aluminum Weatherproof Head TMPACC02

TMPACC

Spare Tube Sleeve TMPACC03
2-Terminal Block (for TCs) TMPACC04
4-Terminal Block (for RTDs) TMPACC05

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Company warrants the products it manufactures against defects in materials and workmanship
for a period limited to two years from the date of shipment, provided the products have been stored,
handled, installed, and used under proper conditions. The Company’s liability under this limited
warranty shall extend only to the repair or replacement of a defective product, at The Company’s
option. The Company disclaims all liability for any affirmation, promise or representation with
respect to the products.

The customer agrees to hold Red Lion Controls harmless from, defend, and indemnify RLC against
damages, claims, and expenses arising out of subsequent sales of RLC products or products
containing components manufactured by RLC and based upon personal injuries, deaths, property
damage, lost profits, and other matters which Buyer, its employees, or sub-contractors are or may be
to any extent liable, including without limitation penalties imposed by the Consumer Product Safety
Act (P.L. 92-573) and liability imposed upon any person pursuant to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty
Act (P.L. 93-637), as now in effect or as amended hereafter.

No warranties expressed or implied are created with respect to The Company’s products except those
expressly contained herein. The Customer acknowledges the disclaimers and limitations contained
herein and relies on no other warranties or affirmations.

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