200125 Thermocouple Installation Guide

Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring

200125 Thermocouple Installation Guide

Part Number 149965-01
Rev. F (01/13)
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Specifications
Operation outside of the specified limits can result in
false or inaccurate readings.
Electrical

Physical
Case material
304 stainless steel
Insulation/
Sheathing

Calibration

Teflon, Neoflon PFA duplex

insulation, 304 stainless steel
overbraid

Type K
Accuracy
1.1 C (2 F), per ANSI MC96.1
Special Limits

Cable Size
20 AWG solid
Mechanical

Resistance
1.92 per Double Metre @ 20 C

23 kgf (50 lbf) static pull parallel

(0.585 per Double Foot @ 68 F)

12 kgf (25 lbf) static pull perpendicular

Isolation
600 Vrms, less than 1 mA current
Polarity (USA,
ANSI MC96.1)
Positive = Yellow
Negative = Red

Environmental
Operating
Temperature

CRIMPED REGION

-55 C to +200 C (-67 F to +392 F),

sensing end
Storage
Temperature

50.8 [2.00]
5/16-24 UNF
POSITION OF SENSING ELEMENT

-55 C to +110 C (-67 F to +230 F),

entire unit is limited by tag and shrink
tubing

29.7 [1.17]
2.55 [0.10]

1
Dimensions are mm[in]

6.48 [0.26]

Figure 1: Thermocouple Case Dimensions

Humidity
Up to 100% relative humidity,
condensing
Vibration
Up to 50 m/s2 pk (5.1 g pk)
continuous, 500 m/s2 (51 g pk) short
duration
Shock:
Will survive a 1-metre (3.3-foot) drop
to a concrete floor

200125 Thermocouple Installation Guide

Part Number 149965-01
Rev. F (01/13)
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Field Installation
You can install the 200125 Trendmaster* thermocouple in
various configurations. The installation techniques and
practices used can impact performance. To maximize
sensor performance note the following:
1. Install the thermocouple shown in Figure 1 with the
tip 1 in contact with the surface to be measured. If
you use a mounting adapter such as that shown in
Figure 2, adjust adapter and threaded case to
establish contact with the surface to be measured at

point 1 .

50.8 [2.00] REF

CUT AWAY

Tighten the thermocouple jam nut 2 from 11.3 to

16.9 N*m (100 to 150 in-lb). The jam nut prevents the
thermocouple loosening whether installed as shown
in Figure 1 or as shown using the adapter in Figure 2.

2.

2
2.54 [0.10]

12.7 [0.50]

NOTES

53.34 [2.10]

1.

15.24 [0.60]

9.52 [0.38]
10.41 [0.41] 19.05 [0.75]

2.

Dimensions are mm[in]

Figure 2: Thermocouple and Optional Right Angle

Mounting Adaptor

Do not apply more than 5.6 N*m (50 in-lb) torque

to the crimped region 3 on the thermocouple
shown in figure 1. Damage to the thermocouple
may result.
Use an appropriate thread-locking compound on
the jam nut and thermocouple threads.

DANGER
Routing wires near high voltage lines can present a
shock hazard. Contact with exposed high voltage
wires can cause injury or death. Route thermocouple
wires awary from high voltage lines.
3.

4.

Route the thermocouple cable away from excessive

heat, sharp edges, and high voltages. Maintain a
bend radius of 25.4 mm (1 in) or greater.
Tie the thermocouple cable at a point no more than
153 mm (6 inches) from the threaded steel sensor
case. Secure remaining cable at regular intervals.
Proper securing of the cable will minimize cable
fatigue failure caused by excessive cable motion. See
Figure 3.

Electrical Connection

BENTLY
NEVADA

HOUSTON, TX

ACCELEROMETER
PART NO. 200150
DATE CODE

The 200125 Trendmaster* Thermocouple connects to type

k interfaces. Standard ANSI color coding (USA, ANSI MC961-82) is used on the thermocouple wire.

Outer Jacket Brown

Positive Yellow

Negative Red
Refer to the appropriate interface instructions for further
details.

Figure 3: Vibration Transducer and Thermocouple

200125 Thermocouple Installation Guide

Part Number 149965-01
Rev. F (01/13)
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200125 Thermocouple Installation Guide

Part Number 149965-01
Rev. F (01/13)
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