WIKA T91.30 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Analogue Temperature Transmitters
Model T91.30

1. Safety instructions

When mounting, commissioning and operating these
transmitters, it is important to observe the respective
national safety precautions and regulations in effect

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(e.g. VDE 100). Nonobservance of the applicable
regulations may cause severe injury to persons or damage to
equipment. Only staff with suitable qualifications should work with
these transmitters. Before commissioning, check the instrument's
suitability for the intended application. In particular, it is important
to observe the ambient and operating limits as specified in the
WIKA data sheet, TE 91.02.

2. Mounting

The model T91.30 transmitters are intended for mounting on a
standard rail.
They can be fastened without tooling by clipping onto a 35 mm
DIN rail (DIN EN 50 022-35). To remove, release the clip
mechanism.

3. Maintenance

The temperature transmitters described here are maintenance
free! The electronics do not incorporate any components which
could be repaired or replaced. Depending upon operating
conditions, it may be advisable to check the calibration of the
transmitter yearly.

4. Electrical connections

These transmitters have an internal galvanic connection between
the sensor input and analogue output. No external connection
should be made (for example, by earthing) between the
connected temperature sensor and analogue output! For this
reason it is best to use isolated thermocouples. (With the
exception of model T91.30.232: This transmitter is galvanically
isolated between input and output. For further information on this
model, see point 4.2).
For flying leads we recommend using crimped connector sleeves.
To connect a thermocouple: Make sure that the thermocouple is
connected with the correct polarity. If the cable between the
thermocouple and the transmitter must be extended, only use the
appropriate thermal or compensating cable for the connected
thermocouple type.

4.1 Pt100 input

Model T91.30.214

Pt100 in 2- or 3-wire connection.
For a 2-wire connection the resistance of the wires affects the
measurement results. Therefore this circuit should only be
selected if the wires are short, or accuracy requirements are low.
If using a 2-wire connection, always connect a jumper between
terminals 1 and 2, and 3 and 4 respectively.
With a 3-wire connection the measurement results are not
affected by the resistance of the corresponding partial circuit due
to the isolation between the input leads and the power and signal
terminals. If using a 3-wire connection, always connect a jumper
between input terminals 1 and 2.

230 VAC

24 VDC

Zero

876

12 34

Pt100

Model T91.30.224
Pt100 in 2- or 3-wire connection.
With a 2-wire connection, the resistance of the input leads affects
the measurement results. Therefore this connection should only
be selected if the wires are short, or accuracy requirements are
low.
If using a 2-wire connection, always connect a jumper between
input terminals 3 and 4.

Span

Load
(PLC, PC)

C_214.01

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230 VAC

24 VDC

Zero

Load
(PLC, PC)

C_224.01

876

Span

12 34

Pt100

Model T91.30.254
Pt100 in 2- or 3-wire connection.
With a 2-wire connection, the resistance of the input leads affects
the measurement results. Therefore this connection should only
be selected if the wires are short, or accuracy requirements are
low. If using a 2-wire connection, always connect a jumper
between input terminals 3 and 4.

230 VAC

Load
(PLC, PC)

24 VDC

C_254.01

5.1 Preparation

Connect a suitable simulation source to the input of the T91
(Pt100 or thermocouple simulator). When simulating a Pt100,
connect the simulator in a 2-, 3- or 4-wire configuration.
We recommend the use of passive resistances.
When simulating a thermocouple, the actual terminal temperature
of the transmitter must be pre-set on the simulator (Cold Junction
Compensation).

T

Connect a multimeter to the 0 … 10 V output signal

T

Connect a suitable power supply to the transmitter

Span

876

1 34

Pt100

Zero

4.2 Thermocouple input

Model T91.30.212

The positive lead of the thermocouple is connected to terminal 3
on the transmitter and the negative lead to terminal 2.
The output voltage follows the applied input voltage linearly.
There should be no galvanic coupling between the sensor and the
supply or output voltage.

Model T91.30.232

The positive lead of the thermocouple is connected to terminal 3
on the transmitter and the negative lead to terminal 2.
The transmitter is galvanically isolated between input and output;
so non-isolated thermocouples can therefore be used.

230 VAC

24 VDC

Zero

876

Span

23

Thermocouple

Load
(PLC, PC)

C_212-232.01

4.3 Electrical connection 0 ... 10 V output signal

Model Terminals

T91.30 6 (+signal), 8 (+24 V), 7 (-GND)

Maximum power supply: 15 …35 VDC (reverse-polarity protected)
The output voltage follows the applied input signal linearly.
Please note that the output can only be regulated to within
approx. 0.02 V at the lower supply voltage.

5. Transmitter adjustment

5.2 Adjustment

1) Set the simulator with approx. 1 V offset from the lower limit of
the measuring range. (e.g. -20 °C = 1 V for a measurement
range -30 ... +70 °C)

2) Turn the zero potentiometer Z, until the output signal (in our
example -20 °C = 1 V output signal) matches the desired value

3) Set the simulator to the upper limit of the measuring range ,
e.g. +70 °C for measurement range -30 ... +70 °C

4) Turn the span potentiometer S, until the output signal (in our
example 70 °C = 10 V) matches the desired value

5) Repeat step 1 and check signal (1 V)

6) Repeat step 3 and check signal (10 V)

5.3 Closing steps

Disconnect the simulator, the multimeter and the power supply

6. Fault diagnostics

When measuring with resistance thermometers or thermocouples,
factors arising from the design and measuring technology used
can falsify the results measured. The most important effects that
can lead to faults are listed below:

Error Possible cause

No voltage output - No supply voltage

- Display unit not working

- Circuit interruption in the supply line

Output signal

1) 0 V - Short circuit in the Pt100

2) corresponds to room temperature - Short circuit in the thermocouple
Output signal - Sensor break
> 10 V
Temperature read out - Poor lead insulation resistance
too low/fluctuates
Read out obviously - Moisture in the sensor or in the senor
too high or too low wire

- Not correct compensation wire or
incorrect thermocouple

If the measuring point is - Thermocouple polarity incorrect
heated up the output signal
reduces
When only one pole of the - Electromagnetic disturbances are
thermocouple is connected, coupled to the input lead
a value is still displayed - Through poor galvanic isolation, and

poor insulation, parasitic voltages are
present, e.g. through the thermal
insulation

Displayed value obviously - Electromagnetic disturbances are
incorrect coupled to the input lead

- Parasitic galvanic voltages, e.g. as a
result of moisture in the compensation
cable insulation

Zero point and Span adjustment is carried out via potentiometers.
These are under the transparent cover. To open the transparent
cover, it must be pressed inwards on its shortest sides and pulled
away carefully. The potentiometers are protected against
accidental alteration.
The zero-point potentiometer can be adjusted to make small
corrections. After any adjustment of the span potentiometer, a
complete adjustment of the transmitter is necessary.