MESC SPECIFICATION SPE 60.44.

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RESISTANCE THERMOMETER ELEMENTS: Specification for platinum resistance thermometer (RTD) elements. GENERAL: This specification covers sheathed platinum resistance thermometer elements for temperature measurement in the range of -200 to +650C. 1. 2. Generally applied as temperature sensors in protective thermowell assemblies; standard dwg.S35.409.current revision refers. (Figure.1) In applications where heat transfer from process to RTD is slow and sheath is to be installed in direct contact with the process; standard dwg.S35.406.current revision refers. When use of protective thermowells are not practical, such as elements used for pipe surface temperature sensing; standard dwg.S35.411.current revision refers. (Figure.2)

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ENVIRONMENT: Environmental conditions as specified by IEC 654-1 for outdoor conditions class D2 shall apply, unless specified otherwise by the principal. DESCRIPTION. Resistance thermometer elements shall consist of an outer metal sheath, containing a sensing element of annealed platinum resistance wire. The resistance and connecting wires shall be electrically insulated from the outer sheath by compacted ceramic material, or suitable alternative compatible with the RTD operating temperature. The sheath end closure by seal welding shall be impervious to gases and liquids. Cracks, holes or defects penetrating the wall shall not be permitted. The tip shape is optional, rounded, flat or conical, the other end shall be hermetically sealed, suitable for an operating temperature of minimum 70C, to prevent the ingress of moisture. The sealed end of the element shall be provided with a flange in accordance with DIN.43734, for terminal block or converter/ transmitter mounting, and spring loaded screws for adjustment. A positive means of preventing strain on the connecting wires emerging from the sheath material shall be provided. Terminals shall be suitable for solid wires or wire pins of maximum 1.2mm diameter. For: 3 wire configuration the lead wire terminals shall be colour coded red;red;white. 4 wire configuration the lead wire terminals shall be colour coded red;red;white;white.

In accordance with IEC 751. The option of 3 or 4 wire configuration shall be specified in the purchase order. Normally simplex sensors shall be used, where duplex sensors are required it shall be specified in the purchase order.

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DIMENSIONS: The sheath shall have a nominal outside diameter of 6.0mm ? 0.1mm. Length of element measured from the sheath tip to the flange shall be specified in the purchase order. Standard dwg.S35.409.current revision refers. MATERIALS: Sensing element shall be annealed platinum. Sheath shall be austenitic stainless steel or high-nickel alloy tubing, grade determined subject to the limit of the operating temperatures. Insulating material within the sheath shall be compatible with the platinum resistance thermometer operating temperature. Hermetically sealing compound shall be compatible with the environmental conditions specified in the purchase order. Connecting wire joining materials shall withstand the RTD maximum operating temperature. PERFORMANCE: The platinum resistance thermometer performance shall be in accordance with the requirements of IEC 751.PT.100 elements. Having a resistane of 100e at 0C with a fundamental interval of 38.5e to 100C. The resistance tolerances shall comply with class A or B according to IEC 751 as specified in the purchase order. Class A tolerance (C) 0.15 +0.002[t] Class B tolerance (C) 0.3 +0.005[t] [t] = modulus of temperature in degrees celsius without regard to sign. If tolerance is not specified class B tolerance shall apply. The insulation resistance of the compacted ceramic material shall have a minimum resistance of 100Me at ambient temperature (15-35C ?5) and a relative humidity of minimum 80%, with an applied 10 to 100 V. DC voltage in accordance with IEC 751. Any decrease in insulation resistance at elevated temperatures shall be in accordance with IEC 751. IDENTIFICATION: The element flange shall bear the following information: - manufacturers name or trade mark. - manufacturers model or serial number. - pt 100 element. - tolerance class/grade. - sheath material. FACTORY TESTING: Manufacturers inspection/test procedures shall be submitted for purchaser approval if requested. Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, manufacturers standard test procedures are acceptable (IEC 751 refers). Minimum standard tests are as follows: - visual and dimensional inspection. - insulation resistance measurement. - calibration test.

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- minimum immersion length test. - pressure test. WITNESS INSPECTION: When specified in the purchase order, thermometer assemblies shall be inspected by the authorised inspector. Unless otherwise specified, the inspection will be confined to visual and dimensional checks and verification of satisfactory factory testing. CERTIFICATION: The manufacturer shall provide a certificate of compliance with specification and purchase order. Additional required certification shall be specified in the purchase order. PACKING AND TRANSIT: All items shall be clean and free from all foreign matter prior to packing. REFERENCES: Latest issue references shall apply. American Standards. Industrial platinum resistance thermometers. German Standards. Stop flanges for TC and RTD thermometers. sensor units for resistance thermometers. International Standards. Temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. industrial platinum resistance thermometer sensors. Standard Drawings. Thermocouple assembly for stirring kettle. thermometer assemblies in thermowells. thermometer assembly surface mounting. ASTM E1137 DIN 43734 DIN 43762 IEC 654-1 IEC 751 S35-406 S35-409 S35-411