Manual Supplement

00809-0400-2654, Rev CA
November 2003 Series 58C, 68, 68Q, and 78 RTD

Sensor Wiring Instructions and

Approval Drawings

Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-1

Approval Drawings for Hazardous Location Installation . . . . . page 1-3

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

Series 58C, 68, 68Q, and Series 58C, 68, 68Q, and 78 temperature sensors are provided with four lead
78 RTDs wires and can be used in 2-wire, 3-wire, or 4-wire configurations. In addition,
the Series 78 sensor is available with dual elements (dual 3-wire
configuration). See Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1. Series 68, 78, and 58C

Lead Wire Configurations. Single Element Dual Element (Series 68Q and 78 only)

Red Red

Red
White
White

Black

White
Green
White Green

NOTE: For 3-wire systems use one White and two Red leads. Do not common the White
leads. Insulate or terminate the unused White lead in a manner that prevents shorting to the
ground. For 2-wire systems, common both sets of leads.

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Series 58C Sheath 1. Determine the length to which the sheath will be cut. The finished length
Cutting Procedure needs to include an additional 1.5 inches for compression fittings, or 2.5
inches for spring-loaded fittings (see Figure 1-2).
2. Remove and save the heat shrink tubing from the rear of the sensor.
3. Place the sensor in a vise, taking care not to overtighten, and position
the tubing cutter on the sheath.
4. Score the sheath to a depth of approximately 1/64 inch. To prevent
damage to the lead wire insulation, do not cut completely through
the sheath.
5. Firmly grasp the end of the sheath with your hand or a pair of pliers.
Using a sharp snapping motion, break off and remove the excess sheath
material. Take care not to strip or damage the lead wire insulation while
removing the excess sheath material.

NOTE
If you are unable to easily break off the excess sheath material, deepen the
score and repeat Step 5.

6. Replace the heat shrink tubing.

Figure 1-2. Series 58C Sensor

Dimensional Drawings 0.25 ±0.002 (6.35
4 Lead Wires ±0.13) Diameter
6 (152) Long
X Length ±0.25 (±6)

Sensors-0021A
Do Not Cut or 0.6 (15) Max.
Heat Shrink Tubing Bend Sheath Sensing Element
within 2 (51)

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Series 183 Rosemount Series 183 Thermocouples are manufactured using ISA Type J,
Thermocouples K, E, or T wire with “Special Limits of Error” accuracy, the characteristics of
which are outlined in Table 1-1. They can be installed using different junction
and lead wire configurations (see Figures 1-3 and 1-4).

Table 1-1. Characteristics of Series 183 Thermocouple Types.

ISA Temperature Range
Thermocouple Thermocouple
Types Wire Alloys °C °F Limits of Error (Interchangeability)
J Iron/Constantan 0 to 760 (32 to 1400) ±1.1 °C or ±0.4% of measured temperature, whichever is greater
K Chromel/Alumel 0 to 1150 (32 to 2102) ±1.1 °C or ±0.4% of measured temperature, whichever is greater
E Chromel/Constantan 0 to 900 (32 to 1652) ±1.0 °C or ±0.4% of measured temperature, whichever is greater
T Copper/Constantan –180 to 0 (–292 to 32) ±1.0 °C or ±1.5% of measured temperature, whichever is greater
0 to 371 (32 to 700) ±0.5 °C or ±0.4% of measured temperature, whichever is greater

Figure 1-3. Series 183 Junction Configurations

Dual, Grounded, Dual, Ungrounded, Dual, Ungrounded,

Single, Grounded Single, Ungrounded Unisolated Unisolated Isolated

+ + + + +
+ + +

– – – –
– – – –

Figure 1-4. Series 183 Lead Wire Configurations

Type J Type E Type K Type T

+ White + Purple + Yellow + Blue

– Red – Red – Red – Red

APPROVAL DRAWINGS Rosemount Series 68, 78, and 183 Temperature Sensors can be ordered with
FOR HAZARDOUS Factory Mutual (FM) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Explosion-proof approvals. Install in accordance with applicable approval
LOCATION
drawings to maintain certified ratings.
INSTALLATION

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Factory Mutual (FM) Explosion-Proof

Figure 1-5. Installation Drawing 00068-0013, Rev. AC

NOTE
For Hand-Tight Assembly Option XA: End-User (installer) must unscrew threaded joints, then reassemble and
tighten all joints per installation drawing 00068-0013.

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Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Explosion-Proof

Figure 1-6. Installation Drawing 00068-0033, Rev. AA

NOTE
For Hand-Tight Assembly Option XA: End-User (installer) must unscrew threaded joints, then reassemble and
tighten all joints per installation drawing 00068-0033.

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CENELEC Flameproof
Figure 1-7. Installation Drawing 03144-0324, Rev. AB

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Standard Association of Australia (SAA) Flameproof

Figure 1-8. Drawing 03144-0225, Rev. A

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