Thermocouple and RTD Sensors
General Information & Specifications
Features
Thermocouples• J, K, T, and E type thermocouples
available for a variety of temperature conditions• 1 meter and 2 meter lengths• J, K, and T type thermocouple
connectors available

Resistance Temperature
Detectors (RTDs)• 3-wire leads• 1 meter and 2 meter lengths• Measure up to 204 °C (400 °F)• Platinum 100 Ω at 0°C(alpha=0.00385)

Overview
Measurement Computing offers thermocouples and RTDs as ready-made sensors
for your measurement and automation
systems.

RTDs

Thermocouples
Thermocouples are the most popular
temperature measurement transducers
available. Because of their low cost andwide temperature-acceptance range,
thermocouples can be used for various
applications in all industries. All MCC
thermocouples are available in J, K, T,and E types, and follow ANSI color-coding specifications.
For cost-sensitive applications, MCC
offers ready-made thermocouples –individual packets of thermocouple wirewith the measuring junction provided atone end. These thermocouples are ideal
for starter or educational applications.

Miniconnector Plugs
To quickly and easily connect anddisconnect thermocouples from applications, MCC recommends using
thermocouple miniconnectors. Theseplugs work with any standard thermocouple miniconnector jack, such as
those on the USB-2001-TC, USB-5104,
USB‑501‑TC, USB-501-TC-LCD, andUSB‑600 Series data loggers. Thermocouple miniconnector plugs are available for
J-, K-, and T-type thermocouples.
Measurement Computing

Measurement Computing offers a variety of thermocouples, RTDs, and thermocouple
connectors for select devices, including the USB-TEMP.

RTDs are another popular sensor usedin applications requiring high-accuracy
temperature measurement. MCC offers
3-wire, 100 Ω platinum RTDs that
conform to the DIN 43760-1980 (European) standard curve (a = 0.00385).

These ready-made RTDs offer solutions
for cost-sensitive temperature measurement applications. Each RTD element
is sealed in an Alumina tube, with three
Teﬂon-coated leads, and can measure up
to 204 °C (400 °F).

Specifications
Thermocouple Calibrations
Conductor
Calibration

Positive

Negative

Temp. Range

Limits of Error1(whichever is greater)J-typeIron(White)

Constantan(Red)0 °C to 482 °C(32 °F to 900 °F)±2.2 °C (4.0 °F)
or ±0.75%

K-typeChromel(Yellow)

Alumael(Red)

0 °C to 482 °C(32 °F to 900 °F)±2.2 °C (4.0 °F)
or ±0.75%

T-typeCopper(Blue)

Constantan(Red)

0 °C to 260 °C(32 °F to 500 °F)±1.0 °C (2.0 °F)
or ±0.75%

E-typeChromel(Purple)

Constantan(Red)

0 °C to 482 °C(32 °F to 900 °F)±1.7 °C (2.0 °F)
or ±0.75%

RTDs
Type: Platinum
Resistance:100 Ω at 0 °C
Range: –50 °C to 204 °C (–58 °F to 400 °F)
Calibration: DIN 43760-1980 (European) Standard
Curve (a = 0.00385)(508) 946-5100

1Accuracy: ±(0.3+0.005 |t|) °C (where t is theabsolute value of the temperature being measured
in °C)
Conﬁguration: 3-wire
1 Where error is given in percent, the percentage
applies to the temperature being measured, notthe range.

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Ordering

Ordering Information
Part No.

Description

745690-E001

E-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C, 32 °F to 900 °F) 1 m

745690-E002

E-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C, 32 °F to 900 °F) 2 m

745690-J001

J-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C, 32 °F to 900 °F) 1 m

745690-J002

J-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C, 32 °F to 900 °F) 2 m

745690-K001

K-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C, 32 °F to 900 °F) 1 m

745690-K002

K-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C, 32 °F to 900 °F) 2 m

745690-T001

T-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 260 °C, 32 °F to 500 °F) 1 m

745690-T002

T-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 260 °C, 32 °F to 500 °F) 2 m

745691-01

3-wire, 100 ohm RTD, sealed with alumina tube, 1 m

745691-02

3-wire, 100 ohm RTD, platinum (ready made), 2 m

Thermocouple Connectors
CN-144-JM

Type J male thermocouple connector

CN-144-KM

Type K male thermocouple connector

CN-144-TM

Type T male thermocouple connectorMeasurement Computing
TC-RTD-Sensor-data.indd(508) 946-5100

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Document Revision 1, October, 2013
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