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TW304
THERMOCOUPLE INPUT
TWO-WIRE TRANSMITTER
50 MM X 50 MM CASE

FEATURES
bulletProvides DC Output Proportional to any Thermocouple Input
bulletCold Junction Compensated
bullet4 mV Minimum Input Span
bulletUnlimited* Choice of Input Ranges
bulletUpscale Burnout Protection
bulletLow-Drift Chopper-Stabilized Input
bulletNEMA-4 Connection Head Available
bulletLow Cost
bullet5 + 5 Year Warranty


DESCRIPTION

The TW304 is a low cost, reliable, thermocouple input, 2-wire transmitter for field or panel mounting in various industrial housings and enclosures. It provides a DC output current proportional to any thermocouple input signal.

Cold junction compensation, low-drift chopper-stabilized amplifiers and filtering and conditioning to reduce susceptibility to transients and noisy operations, provide accurate, trouble free operation. Optional coating of the electronic components makes the TW304 extremely reliable and resistant to the corrosion, moisture and fungus associated with many industrial environments.

The output ZERO and SPAN controls are accessible through the top of the case. Terminations are made to screw terminal connectors on the top of the case. Cold junction compensation is provided by a solid state temperature sensor embedded in the thermocouple terminal strip. Upscale burnout protection is provided as standard. In the event the thermocouple opens, the transmitter output will go offscale high.

TYPICAL APPLICATION

Remote temperature data acquisition.

MOUNTING

The TW304 can be mounted in a connection head (TSH-A6L) or on a flat surface using the two 5/32 inch holes provided. The 17/64 inch center hole allows clearance for a 1/4 inch diameter temperature probe.

SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT RANGE
select any type thermocouple
 (min span 4 mV)

OUTPUT RANGE
4/20 mA

LOAD RESISTANCE
Rmax = (Vsupply - 12V/.020 mA) kilohms

RESPONSE TIME
150 ms typical

ACCURACY
±0.1% of span

COMMON MODE REJECTION
120 dB, DC to 60 Hz

OPERATING TEMPERATURE
-13°F to 176°F
-25°C to  80°C

TEMPERATURE STABILITY
±0.02% of span or 0.025°C/°C
  whichever is greater

POWER REQUIRED
12 to 48 VDC, Polarity protected

SUPPLY VOLTAGE EFFECT
0.02% of span max, 12 to 48 VDC

 

*Within specified range limits.


CONNECTIONS

Power Supply +
Power Supply -
Input +
Input -

(Labeled)

PIN P.S. +
PIN P.S. -
PIN T/C +
PIN T/C -