TxRail-USB

TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER - OPERATING MANUAL – V2.0x B

INTRODUCTION Temperature Effect: < ±0.16 % / 25 °C

Response time: typical 1.6 s.
TxRail-USB is an USB configurable DIN rail mount temperature
transmitter. It allows selection and configuration of input type, Maximum voltage allowed at input terminals no sensor: 3 V.
measurement range, output type and calibration. Its output can be RTD current: 800 µA.
set to either loop powered 4-20 mA or 0-10 Vdc. Highly accurate and RTD cable resistance effect: 0.005 °C / Ω
user-friendly, the TxRail-USB performs well from simple to
sophisticated measurement applications. Maximum allowable cable resistance for RTD: 25 Ω.
The output current or voltage is linearized according to the selected Typical Maximum
Sensor Type
input sensor and adjusted to the configured range. Accuracy Accuracy
Pt100 / Pt1000
0.10 % 0.12 %
SPECIFICATIONS (-150 to 400 °C)
Pt100 / Pt1000
Sensor input: User defined. The supported sensors are listed in 0.13 % 0.19 %
Table 1, along with their maximum ranges. (-200 to 650 °C)
Thermocouples: Types J, K, R, S, T, N, E and B, according to K, J, T, E, N, R, S, B 0.1 % (*) 0.15 % (*)
IEC 60584 (ITS-90). Impedance >> 1 MΩ mV 0.1 % 0.15 %
Pt100: Excitation 0.8 mA, α= 0.00385, according IEC 60751
NTC 0.3 °C 0.7 °C
(ITS-90).
For 2-wire sensors, tie terminals 3 and 4 together. Table 2 – Calibration error, percentage of the full measurement range.

Pt1000: Type 3-wire, Excitation 0.8 mA, α= 0.00385, according (*) Add cold junction compensation: < ± 1 °C.
IEC 60751 (ITS-90). Power supply influence: 0.006 % / V typical (percentage of the full
For 2-wire sensors, tie terminals 3 and 4 together. measure range).
NTC R25°C: 10 kΩ ±1 %, B25/85 = 3435 Output (4-20 mA): 4-20 mA or 20-4 mA current, 2-wired; and
proportional to the configured range.
Voltage: 0 to 50 mVdc. Impedance >> 1 MΩ
0 to 100 mVdc. Impedance >> 1 MΩ (*) Output Resolution (4-20 mA): 2 µA.
(*) Feature available for devices with firmware version Output (0-10 Vdc): 0-10 Vdc or 10-0 Vdc voltage, and proportional
starting at V2.0x. to the configured range.
Maximum Measurement Minimum Measurement
Output Resolution (0-10 Vdc): 0.0025 V (12 bits)
Sensor Type Power supply: 10 to 35 Vdc (output 4-20 mA) and
Range Range
Voltage 0 to 50 mV 5 mV 12 to 35 Vdc (output 0-10 Vdc).
Voltage 0 to 100 mV 10mV Maximum load (RL): RL (máx.) = (Vdc – 10) / 0.02 [Ω]
Thermocouple K -150 to 1370 °C 100 °C Where: Vdc= Power supply voltage (10-35 Vdc)
Operating Temperature: -40 to 85 °C
Thermocouple J -100 to 760 °C 100 °C
Humidity: 0 to 90 % RH
Thermocouple R -50 to 1760 °C 400 °C
Electromagnetic Compatibility: EN 61326-1:2006
Thermocouple S -50 to 1760 °C 400 °C
No electrical isolation between input and output.
Thermocouple T -160 to 400 °C 100 °C Internal protection against polarity inversion.
Thermocouple N -270 to 1300 °C 100 °C Cold junction compensation for thermocouples.
Thermocouple E -90 to 720 °C 100 °C Connection Wire Cross Section: 0.14 a 1.5 mm²
Thermocouple B 500 to 1820 °C 400 °C Screw Tightening: 0.8 Nm.
Pt100 -200 to 650 °C 40 °C Housing: ABS UL94-HB.
Pt1000 -200 to 650 °C 40 °C Certification: CE, UKCA

NTC -30 to 120 °C 40 °C

CONFIGURATION
Table 1 – Sensors accepted by the transmitter
Changes to the configuration are possible through the TxConfig II
Switch-on delay: < 2.5 s. The accuracy is only guaranteed after 15 software, provided free of charge.
minutes. The transmitter configuration interface (USB cable) can be
Terms of reference: ambient: 25 ° C; voltage: 24 Vdc, load: 250 Ω; purchased from the manufacturer or its authorized sales
settling time: 10 minutes representatives.
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The TxConfig II software is continuously updated and new versions The fields in the screen mean:
can be downloaded at no charge from the manufacturer’s website. 1. General Information: This field shows information that identifying
To install, execute the TxConfigIISetup.exe file and follow the the transmitter. This information should be sent to the
instructions. manufacturer in an eventual request for technical assistance.
2. Sensor: Select the type of sensor to be used. See Table 1.
3. Measuring Range: Sets de measurement range of the
transmitter.
Lower Range Limit: Desired temperature for minimum
retransmission value.
Upper Range Limit: Desired temperature for maximum
retransmission value.
Sensor Range
The values chosen cannot exceed the range of sensor shown in
this field. See Table 1 of this manual.
Minimum Range
Fig. 1 – USB cable connection
Do not set a lower band (span) that the Minimum Range
During the setup, the transmitter is powered by the USB, not indicated below in this same field. See Table 1 of this manual.
requiring an external power supply.
4. Sensor Failure: It establishes the output behavior, when the
The transmitter setup can also be made by connecting it to the loop,
transmitter indicates a failure:
using the loop power supply. There is no electrical insulation between
the transmitter and the communication port (interface), therefore it is Minimum: output current goes to < 3.8 mA or output voltage is 0
not recommended to configure it with the sensor inlet connected to the V (down-scale), typically used for refrigeration.
process. See Fig. 2. Maximum: output current goes to > 20.5 mA or output voltage is
10 V (up-scale), typically used for heating.
5. Zero Correction: It corrects small deviations presented in the
transmitter output, for example, when the sensor is replaced.
6. Send Configuration: It applies the new setup. Once sent, the
setup will be immediately adopted by the transmitter.
7. Read Configuration: Reads the current setup in the transmitter
connected. The screen now presents the current setup that may
be changed by the user.

FACTORY SETTING:
• Sensor: Pt100 3-wire, range 0 to 100 °C
• Sensor failure: upscale (maximum).
Fig. 2 – USB cable connections – Loop powered • 0 °C zero correction.
After these connections, the user must run the TxConfig II software • Unit: °C;
and, if necessary, consult the Help topic to help using the software. • Output: 4-20 mA.

The USB communication port (interface) of the

TxBlock-USB is not electrically insulated from the MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
transmitter’s input. The TxRail-USB transmitter is suitable to be installed in 35 mm DIN
rail. Vibrations, moisture and extreme temperatures, electro-magnetic
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION: interference, high voltage and other interferences can permanently
damage the unit, and could cause error in the measured value.

DIMENSIONS:

Fig. 4 – Transmitter dimensions

Fig. 3 – TxConfig II software main screen

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OPENING THE TRANSMITTER: PT100/PT1000 2-WIRE / NTC

In order to open the transmitter, you must press the orange lockers Note: When the Pt100/Pt1000 2-wire the terminals 1 and 3 must be
located on both sides of the enclosure and pull the frontal cover very interconnected, according to the figure below.
carefully, just like shown in Fig. 5. To use the Pt100/Pt1000 2-wire, you must configure the
Pt100/Pt1000 3-wire option in TxConfig II.
The Pt100/Pt1000 wire length should be less than 30 cm to
maintain the measurement error within specifications (electrical
resistance).

Fig. 5 – Opening the transmitter Fig. 7 – Transmitter electrical connections (Pt100/Pt1000 2-wire / NTC)

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PT100/PT1000 3-WIRE

The Fig. 6 shows the electrical connections required. The TxRail-

USB wiring for thermocouple, RTD, resistance and voltage are
done according figure below.

Fig. 8 – Transmitter electrical connections (Pt100/Pt1000 3-wire)

PT100 4-WIRE

Fig. 6 – TxRail-USB transmitter electrical connections

LOAD represents the 4-20 mA current or the 0-10 V voltage

measuring device (indicator, controller, register, etc.).
• Polyamide enclosure.
• Section of the cable used: 0.14 to 1.5 mm ²
Fig. 9 – Transmitter electrical connections (Pt100 4-wire)
• Recommended torque in the terminal: 0.8 Nm.
Pt100 3 and 4-wire: For appropriate cable resistance compensation
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
they should be equal for all legs. Maximum wire resistance is 25 Ω per
• Conductors of small electrical signals must be distant from wire leg. Usage of a 3 or 4 wire with conductors of equal length and
activation and high-tension/current conductors, preferably passing gauge is recommended.
through grounded conduits.
THERMOCOUPLES
• A specific electrical power supply network should be provided for
instruments use only.
• In controlling and monitoring applications, possible consequences
of any system failure must be considered in advance.
• RC filters (47R an 100nF, serial) in inductor charges (contactors,
solenoids, etc.) are recommended.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The figures below show the electrical connections required. The
terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 are dedicated to the sensor connection.
LOAD represents the 4-20 mA current or 0-10 V voltage measuring Fig. 10 – Transmitter electrical connections (Thermocouple)
device (indicator, controller, recorder, etc.).

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VOLTAGE (0-50 mV / 0-100 mV)

Fig. 11 – Transmitter electrical connections (0-50 mV / 0-100 mV)

OUTPUTS (0-10 V and 4-20 mA)

Fig. 12 – Transmitter electrical connections (0-10 V and 4-20 mA)

OPERATION
The sensor offset can be changed through the TxConfig II software.
The USB cable may be connected to the transmitter without causing
any measurement errors. See item Zero Correction in the chapter
CONFIGURATION of this manual.
The user must choose the most suitable sensor and range to the
process. The chosen range must not exceed the maximum range of
measurement defined for the sensor and should not be smaller than
the minimum range for the same sensor.
It is important to note that the transmitter accuracy is based on the
maximum range of the sensor used, even when a narrower range is
programmed. Example:
• The Pt100 sensor in the range 0 to 100 °C and accuracy of
0.12 %, the maximum error will be 1.02 °C (0.12 % de 850 °C);
• The Pt100 sensor in the range 500 to 600 °C and accuracy of 0.19
%, the maximum error will be 1.61 °C (0.19 % of the 850 °C).
Note: When measurements are made at the transmitter, see if the
Pt100 excitation current required by the calibrator is compatible with
the Pt100 excitation current used in the transmitter: 0.8 mA.

WARRANTY
Warranty conditions are available on our website
www.novusautomation.com/warranty.

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