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TI01373T/09/EN/06.

24-00 Products Solutions Services

71657870
2024-03-31

Technical Information
iTHERM ModuLine TM131
Innovative, highly modular and robust RTD or TC
thermometer for a wide range of industrial
applications

Complete with welded thermowell or for use with

an existing thermowell on-site

Application
• For universal use
• Measuring range: –200 to +1 100 °C (–328 to +2 012 °F)
• Pressure range up to 100 bar (1 450 psi)
• Vibration-resistant sensor elements up to 60g
• Improved ease of maintenance (sensor replacement without process shutdown),
easy and safe recalibration of the measuring point

Head transmitters
All Endress+Hauser transmitters are available with enhanced measurement accuracy
and reliability compared to directly wired sensors. With a choice of the following
outputs and communication protocols, they are easily customized to your measuring
task:
• Analog output 4 to 20 mA, HART®
HART® SIL transmitter, optional
• PROFIBUS® PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus™, PROFINET® with Ethernet-APL, IO-
Link®

Your benefits
• Second process seal with failure indication offering valuable device health status
information
• iTHERM QuickSens: fastest response times of 1.5 s for optimum process control
• iTHERM StrongSens: unsurpassed vibration resistance (> 60g) for ultimate plant
safety
• iTHERM QuickNeck – cost and time savings thanks to simple, tool-free
recalibration
• Bluetooth® connectivity (optional)
• International certifications: explosion protection according to ATEX, IECEx, CSA
and NEPSI
iTHERM ModuLine TM131

Table of contents

Function and system design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Certificates and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

iTHERM ModuLine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Test on thermowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Measuring principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Measuring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Modular design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Service-specific accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Measured variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Measuring range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Supplementary documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Output signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Family of temperature transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Terminal assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cable entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Surge arrester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Performance characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reference conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maximum measurement error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Influence of ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Self-heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Response time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Insulation resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ambient temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Climate class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Degree of protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shock and vibration resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Process temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Process pressure range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Mechanical construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Design, dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Process connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Surface roughness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Terminal heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Extension neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Function and system design

iTHERM ModuLine This thermometer is part of the product line of modular thermometers for industrial applications.

Differentiating factors when selecting a suitable thermometer:

Thermowell Direct contact - without thermowell Thermowell, welded Thermowell from barstock
material

Device type Metric

Thermometer TM151

TM101 TM111 TM121 TM131

A0039102 A0038281 A0038194 A0038195

A0052360

FLEX F E F E E
segment

Properties Excellent price- iTHERM StrongSens and Excellent price- • iTHERM StrongSens and • iTHERM StrongSens and
performance ratio QuickSens inserts performance ratio QuickSens inserts QuickSens inserts
with thermowell • QuickNeck • QuickNeck
• Fast response times • TwistWell
• Dual-seal technology • Fast response times
• Dual-compartment • Dual-seal technology
housing • Dual-compartment housing

Hazardous - -
area - - -

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Measuring principle Resistance thermometers (RTD)

These resistance thermometers use a Pt100 temperature sensor according to IEC 60751. The
temperature sensor is a temperature-sensitive platinum resistor with a resistance of 100 Ω at
0 °C (32 °F) and a temperature coefficient α = 0.003851 °C-1.
There are generally two different kinds of platinum resistance thermometers:
• Wire-wound (WW):Wire Wound, WW In these thermometers, a double coil of fine, high-purity
platinum wire is accommodated in a ceramic support. This support is then sealed top and bottom
with a ceramic protective layer. Such resistance thermometers not only facilitate very reproducible
measurements but also offer good long-term stability of the resistance/temperature characteristic
within temperature ranges up to 600 °C (1 112 °F). This type of sensor is relatively large in size and
is comparatively sensitive to vibrations.
• Thin-film platinum resistance thermometers(Thin Film, TF): A very thin, ultrapure platinum
layer, approx. 1 μm thick, is vaporized in a vacuum on a ceramic substrate and then structured
photolithographically. The platinum conductor paths formed in this way create the measuring
resistance. Additional covering and passivation layers are applied and reliably protect the thin
platinum layer from contamination and oxidation, even at high temperatures.
The primary advantages of thin film temperature sensors over wire wound versions are their smaller
sizes and better vibration resistance. A relatively low principle-based deviation of the resistance/
temperature characteristic from the standard characteristic of IEC 60751 can frequently be observed
among TF sensors at high temperatures. As a result, the tight limit values of tolerance class A as per
IEC 60751 can only be observed with TF sensors at temperatures up to approx. 300 °C (572 °F).

Thermocouples (TC)
Thermocouples are comparatively simple, robust temperature sensors which use the Seebeck effect
for temperature measurement: if two electrical conductors made of different materials are connected
at a point, a weak electrical voltage can be measured between the two open conductor ends if the
conductors are subjected to a thermal gradient. This voltage is called thermoelectric voltage or
electromotive force (emf). Its magnitude depends on the type of conducting materials and the
temperature difference between the "measuring point" (the junction of the two conductors) and the
"cold junction" (the open conductor ends). Accordingly, thermocouples primarily only measure
differences in temperature. The absolute temperature at the measuring point can be determined
from these if the associated temperature at the cold junction is known or is measured separately and
compensated for. The material combinations and associated thermoelectric voltage/temperature
characteristics of the most common types of thermocouple are standardized in the IEC 60584 and
ASTM E230/ANSI MC96.1 standards.

Measuring system Endress+Hauser offers a complete portfolio of optimized components for the temperature measuring
point – everything you need for the seamless integration of the measuring point into the overall
facility. These include:
• Power supply unit/barrier
• Display units
• Surge arrester
For more information, see the brochure "System Components - Solutions for a Complete
Measuring Point" (FA00016K)

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PLC

FieldCare

Commubox

1 2 3 4 5
A0035235

1 Example of application, measuring point layout with additional Endress+Hauser components

1 Installed iTHERM thermometer with HART® communication protocol
2 RIA15 loop-powered process indicator - The process indicator is incorporated into the current loop and
displays the measuring signal or the HART® process variables in digital form. The process display unit does
not require an external power supply. It is powered directly from the current loop.
3 Active barrier RN42 - The RN42 (17.5 VDC, 20 mA) active barrier has a galvanically isolated output for
supplying voltage to loop-powered transmitters. The universal power supply works with an input supply
voltage of 24 to 230 V AC/DC, 0/50/60 Hz, which means that it can be used in all international power grids.
4 Communication examples: HART® Communicator (handheld terminal), FieldXpert, Commubox FXA195 for
intrinsically safe HART® communication with FieldCare via the USB interface, Bluetooth® technology with
SmartBlue App.
5 FieldCare is a FDT-based plant asset management tool from Endress+Hauser, for details see section
"accessories".

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Modular design

Design Options

1: Terminal Variety of terminal heads made of aluminum, polyamide or stainless

head steel

 Your benefits:
• Optimum terminal access thanks to low housing edge of
bottom section:
• Easier to use
• Lower installation and maintenance costs
• Optional display: local process display for added reliability

2: Wiring, • Ceramic terminal block

electrical • Flying leads
connection, • Head transmitter: 4 to 20 mA, HART®, Ethernet-APL, PROFIBUS®
output signal PA, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus, IO-Link® (single-channel or dual-
channel)
• Attachable display
1
3: Plug or cable • Polyamide or brass cable glands
2 gland • M12 plug, 4-pin/8-pin: PROFIBUS® PA, Ethernet-APL, IO-Link®
3 • 7/8" plug: PROFIBUS® PA, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus

4: Removable Different extension neck options are available.

extension neck • Without extension neck according to DIN 43772 2 Form 2
• Lagging according to Form 2 F/G, 3G/G removable extension neck
according to DIN 43772
4 • QuickNeck
• Extension neck with second process seal
• Nipple, nipple-union, or nipple-union-nipple

8  Your benefits:
iTHERM QuickNeck: tool-free removal of the insert:
Saves time/costs on frequently calibrated measuring points and
prevents wiring faults

5: Lagging The lagging of the thermowell is used to provide a space between the
thermometer connection and the process connection.
5
8c 6: Process Variety of process connections including threads, flanges according to
connection EN or ASME standard, compression fittings
6
7: Thermowell Versions with and without thermowell (insert in direct contact with
process).
7 U
8a Various diameters, materials and tip types (straight, reduced or
tapered)

 Your benefits:
Quick-response thermowell, compared to traditional design
reduces the t90 response time of the temperature measurement
by a factor of 4

8b 8: Insert with: Sensor models: RTD - wire wound (WW), thin-film sensor (TF) or
A0038282
8a: iTHERM thermocouples type K, J or N. Insert diameter ⌀3 mm (0.12 in) or
QuickSens ⌀6 mm (0.24 in), depending on thermowell tip or selected
8b: iTHERM thermometer
StrongSens
8c: Central-  Your benefits:
• iTHERM QuickSens - insert with the world's fastest response
spring-loaded time:
insert • Fast, highly accurate measurements, delivering maximum
process safety and control
• Quality and cost optimization
• iTHERM StrongSens - insert with unbeatable durability:
• Vibration resistance ≤ 60g: lower life cycle costs thanks to
longer operating life and high plant availability
• Automated, traceable production: top quality and
maximum process safety

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A B C D

A0038828

2 Different thermowell versions available

A Thermometer for installation in a separate thermowell
B Thermometer with thermowell, continuous, similar to DIN 43772 Form 2 G/F, 3 G/F
C Thermometer with thermowell, hexagonal, similar to DIN 43772 Form 5, 8
D Thermometer with thermowell, without lagging, similar to DIN 43772 Form 2

E Length of removable extension neck - can be replaced (DIN extension neck, second process seal, nipple, etc.)
T Length of thermowell lagging - lagging or extension neck, integral part of the thermowell
U Immersion length - length of the lower thermometer section in the process medium, usually from the process
connection

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Input
Measured variable Temperature (temperature linear transmission behavior)

Measuring range Depends on the type of sensor used

Sensor type Measuring range

Pt100 thin-film (TF), basic –50 to +200 °C (–58 to +392 °F)

iTHERM QuickSens, fast response

Pt100 thin film (TF), standard –50 to +400 °C (–58 to +752 °F)

Pt100 thin film (TF), iTHERM –50 to +500 °C (–58 to +932 °F)
StrongSens, vibration-resistant
≤ 60g

Pt100 wire wound (WW), extended –200 to +600 °C (–328 to +1 112 °F)
measuring range

Thermocouple TC, type J –40 to +750 °C (–40 to +1 382 °F)

Thermocouple TC, type K –40 to +1 100 °C (–40 to +2 012 °F)

Thermocouple TC, type N

Output
Output signal Generally, the measured value can be transmitted in one of two ways:
• Directly-wired sensors - sensor measured values forwarded without a transmitter.
• Via all common protocols by selecting an appropriate Endress+Hauser iTEMP transmitter. All the
transmitters listed below are mounted directly in the terminal head and wired with the sensory
mechanism.

Family of temperature Thermometers fitted with iTEMP transmitters are an installation-ready complete solution to
transmitters improve temperature measurement by significantly increasing accuracy and reliability, when
compared to direct wired sensors, as well as reducing both wiring and maintenance costs.
4 to 20 mA head transmitters
They offer a high degree of flexibility, thereby supporting universal application with low inventory
storage. The iTEMP transmitters can be configured quickly and easily at a PC. Endress+Hauser offers
free configuration software which can be downloaded from the Endress+Hauser Website.
HART® head transmitters
The transmitter is a 2-wire device with one or two measuring inputs and one analog output. The
device not only transfers converted signals from resistance thermometers and thermocouples, it also
transfers resistance and voltage signals using HART® communication. Swift and easy operation,
visualization and maintenance using universal configuration software like FieldCare, DeviceCare or
FieldCommunicator 375/475. Integrated Bluetooth® interface for the wireless display of measured
values and configuration via Endress +Hauser SmartBlue (app), optional.
PROFIBUS® PA head transmitters
Universally programmable head transmitter with PROFIBUS® PA communication. Conversion of
various input signals into digital output signals. High measurement accuracy over the complete
ambient temperature range. PROFIBUS PA functions and device-specific parameters are configured
via fieldbus communication.
FOUNDATION Fieldbus™ head transmitters
Universally programmable head transmitter with FOUNDATION Fieldbus™ communication.
Conversion of various input signals into digital output signals. High measurement accuracy over the
complete ambient temperature range. All transmitters are approved for use in all the main process
control systems. The integration tests are performed in Endress+Hauser's 'System World'.
Head transmitter with PROFINET® and Ethernet-APL
The temperature transmitter is a 2-wire device with two measuring inputs. The device not only
transfers converted signals from resistance thermometers and thermocouples, it also transfers
resistance and voltage signals using the PROFINET® protocol. Power is supplied via the 2-wire

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Ethernet connection according to IEEE 802.3cg 10Base-T1. The transmitter can be installed as an
intrinsically safe electrical apparatus in Zone 1 hazardous areas. The device can be used for
instrumentation purposes in the terminal head form B (flat face) according to DIN EN 50446.
Head transmitter with IO-Link®
The temperature transmitter is an IO-Link® device with a measurement input and an IO-Link®
interface. It offers a configurable, simple and cost-effective solution thanks to digital communication
via IO-Link®. The device is mounted in a terminal head form B (flat face) as per DIN EN 5044.

Advantages of the iTEMP transmitters:

• Dual or single sensor input (optionally for certain transmitters)
• Attachable display (optionally for certain transmitters)
• Unsurpassed reliability, accuracy and long-term stability in critical processes
• Mathematical functions
• Monitoring of the thermometer drift, sensor backup functionality, sensor diagnostic functions
• Sensor-transmitter-matching based on the Callendar van Dusen coefficients (CvD).
Field transmitter
Field transmitter with HART®, FOUNDATION Fieldbus™ or PROFIBUS® PA communication and
backlighting Can be read easily from a distance, in sunlight and at night. Large measurement value
format, bar graphs and faults are displayed. The benefits are: dual sensor input, highest reliability in
harsh industrial environments, mathematical functions, thermometer drift monitoring and sensor
back-up functionality, corrosion detection.

Power supply
The sensor connection wires are equipped with terminal lugs. The nominal diameter of the
cable lug is 1.3 mm (0.05 in)

Terminal assignment
Type of sensor connection RTD

1 2 3
R3 RD
R1 RD R2 R1 RD B5 BK
R1 R3
R1 W3 R1 RD
R3 R1
R3 RD R2 RD B6 BK

W5 B6 G4 W6 W4 W4 WH

W5 WH B5
W3 WH G4 YE W6 WH
4
A0045453

3 Mounted ceramic terminal block

1 3-wire
2 2x3-wire
3 4-wire
4 Outside screw

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1 2

RD 6
+
RD 5
1+
+

4 -2-
WH -
WH 3

3
A0045464

4 Head mounted transmitter TMT7x or TMT31 (single input)

1 Sensor input, RTD, 4-, 3- and 2-wire
2 Power supply/bus connection
3 Display connection/CDI interface

1 C/Q

RD 6
L+
RD 5

WH 4
L-
WH 3

2
A0052495

5 Head-mounted transmitter TMT36 (single input)

1 RTD sensor input: 4-, 3- and 2-wire
2 Display connection
L+ 18 to 30 VDC power supply
L- 0 VDC power supply
C/Q IO-Link or switch output

2 1 3
BK

BK RD 7
6
RD
5
1
+
2
WH 4
-

YE WH 3

4
A0045466

6 Head-mounted transmitter TMT8x (dual sensor input)

1 Sensor input 1, RTD, 4- and 3-wire
2 Sensor input 2, RTD, 3-wire
3 Fieldbus connection and power supply
4 Display connection

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Mounted field transmitter: Fitted with screw terminals

WH WH RD RD

2 3
2
4
GN
1
5 4 3+ -
3
3 S1 +
BK S2 +
6
!-

+
-
-
BK
A0045732

7 TMT162 (dual input)

1 Sensor input 1, RTD: 3- and 4-wire
2 Sensor input 2, RTD: 3-wire
3 Field transmitter power supply and analog output 4 to 20 mA or fieldbus connection

+
-
5 4 3 1

RD +
-
2

!
3+ -

RD
S1
3

4
4

1
A0045733

8 TMT142B (single input)

1 Sensor input RTD
2 Power supply field transmitter and analog output 4 to 20 mA, HART® signal
3 2-wire
4 3-wire
5 4-wire

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Type of sensor connection thermocouple (TC)

1 x TC 2 x TC
-
+
-

+ +

A0012700

9 Mounted ceramic terminal block

2 1
3
TC TC

7
6

5
1+

2-
4

4
A0045474

 10 Head-mounted transmitter TMT8x (dual sensor input)

1 Sensor input 1
2 Sensor input 2
3 Fieldbus connection and power supply
4 Display connection

1
6
1+
+
5
+

4 -
-2-
3

3 2
A0045353

 11 Head-mounted transmitter TMT7x (single input)

1 Sensor input
2 Power supply and bus connection
3 Display connection and CDI interface

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1
3
4 3 2

1
5 -
2 4 3+

S1
3 + +
6 S2
!

+
-
- -

1 2
TC TC
2 1 5 6

A0045636

 12 Mounted field transmitter TMT162 or TMT142B

1 Sensor input 1
2 Sensor input 2 (not TMT142B)
3 Supply voltage for field transmitter and analog output 4 to 20 mA or fieldbus communication

Thermocouple wire colors

As per IEC 60584 As per ASTM E230

• Type J: black (+), white (-) • Type J: white (+), red (-)
• Type K: green (+), white (-) • Type K: yellow (+), red (-)
• Type N: pink (+), white (-) • Type N: orange (+), red (-)

Integrated overvoltage protection

Overvoltage protection is optionally available 1). The module protects the electronics from damage
from overvoltage. Overvoltage occurring in signal cables (e.g. 4 to 20 mA, communication lines
(fieldbus systems) and power supply is diverted to ground. The functionality of the transmitter is not
affected as no problematic voltage drop occurs.

Connection data:
Maximum continuous voltage (rated voltage) UC = 36 VDC

Nominal current I = 0.5 A at Tamb. = 80 °C (176 °F)

Surge current resistance

• Lightning surge current D1 (10/350 µs) • Iimp = 1 kA (per wire)
• Nominal discharge current C1/C2 (8/20 µs) • In = 5 kA (per wire)
In = 10 kA (total)

Temperature range –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F)

Series resistance per wire 1.8 Ω, tolerance ±5 %

1) Available for the field transmitters with HART® 7 communication

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4 3 2

1
5 4 3+ -
2 S1
6
3
S2
+ +
!

+
-
- -

- +
3

A0045614

 13 Electrical connection of surge arrester

1 Sensor connection 1
2 Sensor connection 2
3 Bus terminator and power supply

The device must be connected to the potential equalization via the external ground clamp. The
connection between the housing and the local ground must have a minimum cross-section of
4 mm2 (13 AWG). All ground connections must be secured tightly.

Terminals iTEMP head transmitters fitted with push-in terminals unless screw terminals are explicitly selected,
the second process seal is chosen or a double sensor is installed.

Cable entries See "Terminal heads" section.

The cable entries must be selected during the configuration of the device. Different terminal heads
offer different possibilities with regard to threads and the number of available cable entries.

Connectors
Endress+Hauser offers a wide variety of connectors for the simple and fast integration of the
thermometer into a process control system. The following tables show the PIN assignments of the
various plug connector combinations.
We do not recommend connecting thermocouples directly to connectors. The direct connection
to the pins of the plug might generate a new 'thermocouple' which influences the accuracy of
the measurement. Therefore we do not connect thermocouples directly to connectors. The
thermocouples are connected in combination with a transmitter.

Abbreviations
#1 Order: first transmitter/insert #2 Order: second
transmitter/insert

i Insulated. Wires marked 'i' are not connected and are YE Yellow
insulated with heat shrink tubes.

GND Grounded. Wires marked 'GND' are connected to the RD Red

internal grounding screw in the terminal head.

BN Brown WH White

GNYE Green-yellow PK Pink

BU Blue GN Green

GY Gray BK Black

Terminal head with one cable entry

1x FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus 1x PROFINET® and Ethernet-
Plug 1x PROFIBUS® PA
(FF) APL

Plug thread M12 7/8" 7/8" M12

PIN number 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

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1x FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus 1x PROFINET® and Ethernet-

Plug 1x PROFIBUS® PA
(FF) APL

Electrical connection (terminal head)

Flying leads and TC Not connected (not insulated)

3-wire terminal block

WH WH WH WH
(1x Pt100)
RD RD RD RD RD RD
4-wire terminal block WH WH WH WH WH WH WH WH
(1x Pt100) RD RD

RD
6-wire terminal block RD RD RD RD RD
(#1) 1 WH (#1) WH (#1) WH (#1) WH (#1)
(2x Pt100) ) (#1) (#1) (#1) (#1) (#1)

1x TMT 4 to 20 mA
+ i - i + i - i + i - i + i - i
or HART®

2x TMT 4 to 20 mA
or HART® in the - -
+(#1) +(#2) -(#1) +(#1) +(#2) -(#1) +(#1) +(#2) -(#1) -(#2) +(#1) +(#2) -(#1) -(#2)
terminal head with a (#2) (#2)
high cover

1x TMT PROFIBUS®
+ - + -
PA GND GND
i 2) i 2) Cannot be combined
2x TMT PROFIBUS®
+(#1) -(#1) + -
PA

1x TMT FF - +
GND i Cannot be combined
2x TMT FF -(#1) +(#1)

APL APL
1x TMT PROFINET® signal signal
Cannot be combined Cannot be combined - +
Cannot be combined APL GND -
APL
signal
2x TMT PROFINET® signal
+
- (#1)
(#1)

4 3 1 BN 1 3 1 BN 1 3 1 BU 4 3 1 RD
PIN position and color 2 GNYE 2 GNYE 2 BN 2 GN
code 3 BU 3 BU 3 GY
1 2 4 GY 2 4 4 GY 2 4 4 GNYE 1 2
A0018929 A0018930 A0018931 A0052119

1) Second Pt100 is not connected

2) If using a head without a grounding screw, e.g. plastic housing TA30S or TA30P, insulated 'i' instead of grounded GND

Terminal head with one cable entry

Plug 4-pin/8-pin

Plug thread M12

PIN number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Electrical connection (terminal head)

Flying leads and TC Not connected (not insulated)

3-wire terminal block (1x Pt100) WH

i
4-wire terminal block (1x Pt100) RD RD WH WH

6-wire terminal block (2x Pt100) WH BK BK YE

1x TMT 4 to 20 mA or HART® i

2x TMT 4 to 20 mA or HART® in the +(#1) i -(#1) i

+(#2) i -(#2) i
terminal head with a high cover

1x TMT PROFIBUS® PA Cannot be combined

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Plug 4-pin/8-pin

2x TMT PROFIBUS® PA

1x TMT FF
Cannot be combined
2x TMT FF

1x TMT PROFINET® Cannot be combined

2x TMT PROFINET® Cannot be combined

3 GN 2 BN
4 3 1 BN
2 GNYE 1 WH
4 YE
PIN position and color code 3 BU 8 RD
1 2 4 GY 5 GY 7 BU
A0018929 6 PK
A0018927

Terminal head with one cable entry

Plug 1x IO-Link®, 4-pin

Plug thread M12

PIN number 1 2 3 4

Electrical connection (terminal head)

Flying leads Not connected (not insulated)

3-wire terminal block (1x Pt100) RD i RD WH

4-wire terminal block (1x Pt100) Cannot be combined

6-wire terminal block (2x Pt100)

1x TMT 4 to 20 mA or HART®

2x TMT 4 to 20 mA or HART® in the terminal head with a Cannot be combined

high cover

1x TMT PROFIBUS® PA
Cannot be combined
2x TMT PROFIBUS® PA

1x TMT FF
Cannot be combined
2x TMT FF

1x TMT PROFINET®
Cannot be combined
2x TMT PROFINET®

1x TMT IO-Link® L+ - L- C/Q

2x TMT IO-Link® L+ (#1) - L- (#1) C/Q

4 3 1 BN
3 BU
PIN position and color code 4 BK
1 2
A0055383

Terminal head with two cable entries

2x FOUNDATION™ 2x PROFINET® and
Plug 2x PROFIBUS® PA
Fieldbus (FF) Ethernet-APL

Plug thread

M12(#1) / M12(#2) 7/8"(#1)/7/8"(#2) 7/8"(#1)/7/8"(#2) M12 (#1)/M12 (#2)

#1 #2
A0021706

PIN number 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

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2x FOUNDATION™ 2x PROFINET® and

Plug 2x PROFIBUS® PA
Fieldbus (FF) Ethernet-APL

Electrical connection (terminal head)

Flying leads and TC Not connected (not insulated)

3-wire terminal block (1x

WH/i WH/i WH/i WH/i
Pt100)
RD/i RD/i RD/i RD/i RD/i RD/i RD/i RD/i
4-wire terminal block (1x
WH/i WH/i WH/i WH/i WH/i WH/i WH/i WH/i
Pt100)

6-wire terminal block (2x RD/B RD/B RD/B RD/B RD/B RD/B RD/B RD/B
WH/YE WH/YE WH/YE WH/YE
Pt100) K K K K K K K K

1x TMT 4 to 20 mA or
+/i -/i +/i -/i +/i -/i +/i -/i
HART®

+ i/i + i/i + i/i i/i i/i i/i

2x TMT 4 to 20 mA or - - - + -
(#1)/ (#1)/ (#1)/
HART® in the terminal head (#1)/ (#1)/ (#1)/ (#1)/ (#1)/
+ + +
with a high cover -(#2) -(#2) -(#2) +(#2) -(#2)
(#2) i/i (#2) i/i (#2)

1x TMT PROFIBUS® PA +/i -/i +/i -/i

+ GND/ + GND/
- - Cannot be combined
(#1)/ GND (#1)/
2x TMT PROFIBUS® PA (#1)/ (#1)/ GND
+ +
-(#2) -(#2)
(#2) (#2)

1x TMT FF -/i +/i

+ GND/
Cannot be combined Cannot be combined - i/i Cannot be combined
(#1)/ GND
2x TMT FF (#1)/
+
-(#2)
(#2)

APL APL
1x TMT PROFINET® Cannot be combined Cannot be combined Cannot be combined signal signa
- l+

APL
APL GND i
signa
signal
l+
2x TMT PROFINET® Cannot be combined Cannot be combined Cannot be combined - (#1)
(#1)
and
and
(#2)
(#2)

4 3 1 BN 1 3 1 BN 1 3 1 BU 4 3 1 RD
2 GNYE 2 GNYE 2 BN 2 GN
PIN position and color code 3 BU 3 BU 3 GY
1 2 4 GY 2 4 4 GY 2 4 4 GNYE 1 2
A0018929 A0018930 A0018931 A0052119

Terminal head with two cable entries

Plug 4-pin/8-pin

Plug thread

M12 (#1)/M12 (#2)

#1 #2
A0021706

PIN number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Electrical connection (terminal head)

Flying leads and TC Not connected (not insulated)

3-wire terminal block (1x

RD/i RD/i WH/i i/i
Pt100)

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Plug 4-pin/8-pin

4-wire terminal block (1x

WH/i WH/i
Pt100)

6-wire terminal block (2x

RD/BK RD/BK WH/YE
Pt100)

1x TMT 4 to 20 mA or
+/i -/i
HART®

2x TMT 4 to 20 mA or i/i i/i

HART® in the terminal head +(#1)/ +(#2) -(#1)/-(#2)
with a high cover

1x TMT PROFIBUS® PA
Cannot be combined
2x TMT PROFIBUS® PA

1x TMT FF
Cannot be combined
2x TMT FF

1x TMT PROFINET® Cannot be combined

2x TMT PROFINET® Cannot be combined

3 GN 2 BN
4 3 1 BN
2 GNYE 1 WH
4 YE
PIN position and color code 3 BU 8 RD
1 2 4 GY 5 GY 7 BU
A0018929 6 PK
A0018927

Terminal head with two cable entries

Plug 2x IO-Link®, 4-pin

Plug thread M12(#1)/M12 (#2)

PIN number 1 2 3 4

Electrical connection (terminal head)

Flying leads Not connected (not insulated)

3-wire terminal block (1x Pt100) RD i RD WH

4-wire terminal block (1x Pt100) Cannot be combined

6-wire terminal block (2x Pt100) RD/BK i RD/BK WH/YE

1x TMT 4 to 20 mA or HART®

2x TMT 4 to 20 mA or HART® in the terminal head with a Cannot be combined

high cover

1x TMT PROFIBUS® PA
Cannot be combined
2x TMT PROFIBUS® PA

1x TMT FF
Cannot be combined
2x TMT FF

1x TMT PROFINET®
Cannot be combined
2x TMT PROFINET®

1x TMT IO-Link® L+ - L- C/Q

2x TMT IO-Link® L+ (#1) and (#2) - L- (#1) and (#2) C/Q

4 3 1 BN
3 BU
PIN position and color code 4 BK
1 2
A0055383

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Connection combination: insert - transmitter

Transmitter connection 1)

Insert TMT31/TMT7x TMT8x

1x 1-channel 2x 1-channel 1x 2-channel 2x 2-channel

Sensor (#1) : transmitter

Sensor (#1) : transmitter (#1)
1x sensor (Pt100 or TC), flying Sensor (#1) : transmitter (#1) Sensor (#1) : transmitter
Transmitter (#2) not
leads (#1) (Transmitter (#2) not (#1)
connected
connected)

Sensor (#1) : transmitter Sensor (#1) : transmitter Sensor (#1) : transmitter (#1)
Sensor (#1) : transmitter
2x sensor (2x Pt100 or 2x TC), (#1) (#1) Sensor (#2): transmitter (#1)
(#1)
flying leads Sensor (#2): transmitter Sensor (#2): transmitter (Transmitter (#2) not
Sensor (#2) insulated
(#2) (#1) connected)

1x sensor (Pt100 or TC),with Sensor (#1) : transmitter Sensor (#1) : transmitter

terminal block 2) in cover in cover

Sensor (#1) : transmitter Cannot be combined Sensor (#1) : transmitter Cannot be combined
2x sensor (2x Pt100 or 2x TC) in cover in cover
with terminal block Sensor (#2) not Sensor (#2): transmitter
connected in cover

Sensor (#1) : transmitter Sensor (#1): transmitter (#1) -

2x sensors (2x Pt100 or 2x TC)
(#1) channel 1
in conjunction with feature Cannot be combined Cannot be combined
Sensor (#2): transmitter Sensor (#2): transmitter (#2) -
600, option MG 3)
(#2) channel 1

1) If 2 transmitters are selected in a terminal head, transmitter (#1) is installed directly on the insert. Transmitter (#2) is installed in the high cover.
A TAG cannot be ordered for the second transmitter as standard. The bus address is set to the default value and, if necessary, must be changed
manually before commissioning.
2) Only in the terminal head with a high cover, only 1 transmitter possible. A ceramic terminal block is automatically fitted on the insert.
3) Individual sensors each connected to channel 1 of a transmitter

Surge arrester To protect against overvoltage in the power supply and signal/communication cables for the
thermometer electronics, Endress+Hauser offers the HAW562 surge arrester for DIN rail mounting
and the HAW569 for field housing installation.
For more information, see the Technical Information "HAW562 Surge arrester" TI01012K and
"HAW569 Surge arrester" TI01013K.
An integrated surge arrester can be selected as an option for the field transmitters.
For more information see the Technical Information.

Performance characteristics
Reference conditions These data are relevant for determining the measurement accuracy of the transmitters used. For
details, see the relevant Technical Information.

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Maximum measurement RTD resistance thermometer or assembly as per IEC 60751

error
Class Max. tolerances (°C) Characteristics

RTD maximum sensor error

Cl. A ± (0.15 + 0.002 · |t| 1))

3.0 Max. deviation (°C)
Cl. AA, ± (0.1 + 0.0017 · |t|) 1)
formerly 2.5
1/3 Cl. B

Cl. B ± (0.3 + 0.005 · |t| 1)) 2.0

B
1.5

1.0
A

0.5 AA

-200 -100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600°C

AA
- 0.5

A
- 1.0

- 1.5 B

- 2.0

- 2.5

- 3.0 Max. deviation (°C)

A0045598

1) |t| = absolute temperature value in °C

To obtain the maximum tolerances in °F, multiply the results in °C by a factor of 1.8.

Temperature ranges
Sensor type 1) Operating Class B Class A Class AA
temperature range

Pt100 (TF) Basic –50 to +200 °C –50 to +200 °C –30 to +200 °C -

(–58 to +392 °F) (–58 to +392 °F) (–22 to +392 °F)

Pt100 (TF) –50 to +400 °C –50 to +400 °C –30 to +250 °C 0 to +150 °C

Standard (–58 to +752 °F) (–58 to +752 °F) (–22 to +482 °F) (32 to 302 °F)

Pt100 (TF) –50 to +200 °C –50 to +200 °C –30 to +200 °C 0 to +150 °C

iTHERM (–58 to +392 °F) (–58 to +392 °F) (–22 to +392 °F) (32 to 302 °F)
QuickSens

Pt100 (TF) –50 to +500 °C –50 to +500 °C –30 to +300 °C 0 to +150 °C

iTHERM (–58 to +932 °F) (–58 to +932 °F) (–22 to +572 °F) (+32 to +302 °F)
StrongSens

Pt100 (WW) –200 to +600 °C –200 to +600 °C –100 to +450 °C –50 to +250 °C
(–328 to +1 112 °F) (–328 to +1 112 °F) (–148 to +842 °F) (–58 to +482 °F)

1) Selection depending on product and configuration

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Permissible deviation limits of thermoelectric voltages from the standard characteristic for
thermocouples as per IEC 60584 or ASTM E230/ANSI MC96.1:

Standard Type Standard tolerance Special tolerance

IEC 60584 Class Deviation Class Deviation

J (Fe-CuNi) 2 ±2.5 °C (–40 to +333 °C) 1 ±1.5 °C (–40 to +375 °C)

±0.0075 |t| 1) (333 to 750 °C) ±0.004 |t| 1) (375 to 750 °C)

K (NiCr-NiAl) 2 ±0.0075 |t| 1) (333 to 1 200 °C) 1 ±1.5 °C (–40 to +375 °C)
N (NiCrSi-NiSi) ±2.5 °C (–40 to +333 °C) ±0.004 |t| 1) (375 to 1 000 °C)
±0.0075 |t| 1) (333 to 1 200 °C)

1) |t| = absolute value in °C

Thermocouples constructed from base metals are typically provided to ensure compliance with the
manufacturing tolerances specified in the tables for temperatures > –40 °C (–40 °F). However, these
materials are generally not suitable for temperatures < –40 °C (–40 °F). The tolerances of class 3
cannot be met. A separate material selection is required for this temperature range. Such
requirements cannot be accommodated by the standard product.

Standard Type Standard tolerance Special tolerance

ASTM E230/ANSI Deviation; the larger value applies in each case.

MC96.1
J (Fe-CuNi) ±2.2 K or ±0.0075 |t| 1) (0 to 760 °C) ±1.1 K or ±0.004 |t| 1)
(0 to 760 °C)

K (NiCr-NiAl) ±2.2 K or ±0.02 |t| 1) (–200 to 0 °C) ±1.1 K or ±0.004 |t| 1)

N (NiCrSi- ±2.2 K or ±0.0075 |t| 1) (0 to 1 260 °C)
NiSi) (0 to 1 260 °C)

1) |t| = absolute value in °C

Thermocouple materials are typically provided to ensure compliance with the tolerances specified in
the table for temperatures > 0 °C (32 °F). These materials are generally not suitable for temperatures
< 0 °C (32 °F). The specified tolerances cannot be met. A separate material selection is required for
this temperature range. Such requirements cannot be accommodated by the standard product.

Influence of ambient Depends on the head transmitter used. For details, see the relevant Technical Information.
temperature

Self-heating RTD elements are passive resistors that are measured using an external current. This measurement
current causes a self-heating effect in the RTD element itself, which in turn creates an additional
measurement error. In addition to the measurement current, the size of the measurement error is
also affected by the temperature conductivity and flow velocity of the process. This self-heating error
is negligible when an Endress+Hauser iTEMP transmitter (very small measurement current) is
connected.

Response time Tests have been performed in water at 0.4 m/s (according to IEC 60751) and with a 10 K
temperature step change.

Response time without heat transfer paste, in water. Typical values in seconds (s) 1)
Thermowell Type of tip Wire wound Thermocouple
Standard iTHERM iTHERM
diameter sensor
Pt100 (TF) QuickSens StrongSens Type J Type K Type N
(WW)

t50 t90 t50 t90 t50 t90 t50 t90 t50 t90 t50 t90 t50 t90

9x1.25 mm Straight 21 59 11 46 21 62 23 62 20 59 20 60 20 59
(0.35x0.04 in)
Reduced 8 20 2 7 - - 8 20 6 18 7 20 - -

Tapered 15 42 4 17 - - 14 41 12 38 13 40 - -

11x2 mm Straight 32 97 15 71 29 92 39 120 32 90 28 86 27 79

(0.43x0.08 in)

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Thermowell Type of tip Wire wound Thermocouple

Standard iTHERM iTHERM
diameter sensor
Pt100 (TF) QuickSens StrongSens Type J Type K Type N
(WW)

Reduced 7 19 2 6 - - 10 20 8 20 8 20 - -

Fast 7 15 3 9 11 20 6 13 7 16 9 19 7 15
response

12x2.5 mm Straight 41 95 11 58 31 96 33 96 31 77 26 63 25 53
(0.47x0.10 in)
Tapered 22 68 8 38 20 65 24 73 23 58 22 58 19 62

Straight (fast 8 16 3 11 12 22 7 14 8 16 10 20 8 17
response)

Tapered (fast 7 16 3 11 11 21 8 17 8 16 10 20 8 17
response)

14x2 mm Straight 74 253 13 105 55 211 78 259 61 223 46 165 52 187

(0.55x0.08 in)

16x3.5 mm Straight 69 220 21 99 38 156 77 245 59 200 47 156 51 175

(0.63x0.14 in)

¼" SCH80 Straight 50 166 14 79 36 121 50 158 51 173 38 131 43 145

(13.7x3 mm)

½" SCH80 Straight - 250 - 230 - 250 - 365 - 335 - 335 - 335
(21.3x3.7 mm)

½" SCH40 Straight - 350 - 390 - 570 - 450 - 450 - 450 - 450
(21.3x2.8 mm)

1) If using a thermowell.

Calibration Calibration of thermometers

Calibration involves comparing the measured values of a unit under test (UUT) with those of a more
precise calibration standard using a defined and reproducible measurement method. The aim is to
determine the deviation of the UUT's measured values from the true value of the measured variable.
Two different methods are used for thermometers:
• Calibration at fixed-point temperatures, e.g. at the freezing point of water at 0 °C,
• Calibration compared against a precise reference thermometer.
The thermometer to be calibrated must display the fixed point temperature or the temperature of
the reference thermometer as accurately as possible. Temperature-controlled calibration baths with
very homogeneous thermal values, or special calibration furnaces are typically used for thermometer
calibrations. The measurement uncertainty may increase due to heat conduction errors and short
immersion lengths. The existing measurement uncertainty is recorded on the individual calibration
certificate. For accredited calibrations in accordance with ISO17025, a measurement uncertainty that
is twice as high as the accredited measurement uncertainty is not permitted. If this limit is exceeded,
only a factory calibration is possible.
Evaluation of thermometers
If a calibration with an acceptable measurement uncertainty and transferable measurement results is
not possible, Endress+Hauser offers customers a thermometer evaluation measurement service, if
technically feasible. This is the case when:
• The process connections/flanges are too big or the immersion length (IL) is too short to allow the
UUT to be immersed sufficiently in the calibration bath or furnace (see the following table), or
• Due to heat conduction along the thermometer tube, the resulting sensor temperature generally
deviates significantly from the actual bath/furnace temperature.
The measured value of the UUT is determined using the maximum possible immersion depth and the
specific measuring conditions and measurement results are documented on an evaluation certificate.
Sensor-transmitter-matching
The resistance/temperature curve of platinum resistance thermometers is standardized but in
practice it is rarely possible to keep to the values precisely over the entire operating temperature
range. For this reason, platinum resistance sensors are divided into tolerance classes, such as Class
A, AA or B as per IEC 60751. These tolerance classes describe the maximum permissible deviation of
the specific sensor characteristic curve from the standard curve, i.e. the maximum temperature-
dependent characteristic error that is permitted. The conversion of measured sensor resistance
values to temperatures in temperature transmitters or other meter electronics is often susceptible to
considerable errors as the conversion is generally based on the standard characteristic curve.

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When Endress +Hauser temperature transmitters are used, this conversion error can be reduced
significantly by sensor-transmitter matching:
• Calibration at three temperatures at least and determination of the actual temperature sensor
characteristic curve,
• Adjustment of the sensor-specific polynomial function using Calendar-van Dusen (CvD)
coefficients,
• Configuration of the temperature transmitter with the sensor-specific CvD coefficients for
resistance/temperature conversion, and
• another calibration of the reconfigured temperature transmitter with connected resistance
thermometer.
Endress+Hauser offers its customers this kind of sensor-transmitter matching as a separate service.
Furthermore, the sensor-specific polynomial coefficients of platinum resistance thermometers are
always provided on every Endress+Hauser calibration certificate where possible, e.g. at least three
calibration points, so that users themselves can also appropriately configure suitable temperature
transmitters.
For the device, Endress+Hauser offers standard calibrations at a reference temperature of
–80 to +600 °C (–112 to +1 112 °F) based on the ITS90 (International Temperature Scale).
Calibrations in other temperature ranges are available from your Endress+Hauser sales center on
request. Calibrations are traceable to national and international standards. The calibration certificate
is referenced to the serial number of the device. Only the insert is calibrated.

Minimum immersion length (IL) for inserts required to perform a correct calibration
Due to the limitations of furnace geometries, the minimum insertion lengths must be observed
at high temperatures to enable a calibration to be performed with an acceptable degree of
measurement uncertainty. The same applies when using a head transmitter. Due to heat
conduction, minimum lengths must be observed in order to guarantee the functionality of the
transmitter –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F)

Calibration temperature Minimum immersion length IL in mm without head transmitter

–196 °C (–320.8 °F) 120 mm (4.72 in) 1)

2)
–80 to +250 °C (–112 to +482 °F) No minimum immersion length required

251 to 550 °C (483.8 to 1 022 °F) 300 mm (11.81 in)

551 to 600 °C (1 023.8 to 1 112 °F) 400 mm (15.75 in)

1) with iTEMP head transmitter min. 150 mm (5.91 in) is required

2) at a temperature of 80 to 250 °C (176 to 482 °F), the iTEMP head transmitter requires min.
50 mm (1.97 in)

Insulation resistance • RTD:

Insulation resistance according to IEC 60751 > 100 MΩ at 25 °C between terminals and sheath
material measured with a minimum test voltage of 100 V DC
• TC:
Insulation resistance according to IEC 1515 between terminals and sheath material with a test
voltage of 500 V DC:
• > 1 GΩ at 20 °C
• > 5 MΩ at 500 °C

Installation
Orientation No restrictions. However, self-draining in the process should be guaranteed depending on the
application.

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Installation instructions

1 2

3
U U
!D

A0038768

 14 Installation examples
1 - 2 In pipes with a small cross-section, the sensor tip should reach or extend slightly past the center axis of the
pipe (=U).
3 - 4 Slanted orientation.

The immersion length of the thermometer influences the measurement accuracy. If the immersion
length is too small, errors in the measurement are caused by heat conduction via the process
connection and the container wall. Therefore, if installing in a pipe the immersion length should be
at least half the pipe diameter. Installation at an angle (see item 3 and 4) could be another solution.
When determining the immersion length, all the parameters of the thermometer and of the process
to be measured must be taken into account (e.g. flow velocity, process pressure).
The counterparts for process connections and seals are not supplied with the thermometer and must
be ordered separately if needed.

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature range Terminal head Temperature in °C (°F)

Depends on the terminal head used and the cable gland or fieldbus
Without mounted head transmitter
connector; see "Terminal heads" section.

With mounted head transmitter –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F)

With mounted head transmitter and –20 to +70 °C (–4 to +158 °F)
display

Extension neck Temperature in °C (°F)

Quick-fastening iTHERM QuickNeck –50 to +140 °C (–58 to +284 °F)

Storage temperature For information, see the ambient temperature above.

Humidity Depends on the transmitter used If Endress+Hauser iTEMP head transmitters are used:
• Condensation permitted as per IEC 60 068-2-33
• Max. rel. humidity: 95% as per IEC 60068-2-30

Climate class As per EN 60654-1, Class C

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Degree of protection Max. IP 66 (NEMA Type Depending on the design (terminal head, connector, etc.).
4x encl.)

Partly IP 68 Tested in 1.83 m (6 ft) over 24 h

Shock and vibration The Endress+Hauser inserts exceed the requirements of IEC 60751 with regard to shock and
resistance vibration resistance of 3g in a range of 10 to 500 Hz. The vibration resistance of the measuring point
depends on the sensor type and design. Refer to the following table:

Sensor type Vibration resistance for the sensor tip

Pt100 (WW)
≤ 30 m/s² (3g)
Pt100 (TF), basic

Pt100 (TF), standard ≤ 40 m/s² (4g)

iTHERM StrongSens Pt100 (TF) ≤ 600 m/s² (60g)

iTHERM QuickSens Pt100 (TF), version: ⌀6 mm (0.24 in) ≤ 600 m/s² (60g)
iTHERM QuickSens Pt100 (TF), version: ⌀3 mm (0.12 in) ≤ 30 m/s² (3g)

Thermocouple inserts ≤ 30 m/s² (3g)

Electromagnetic Depends on the head transmitter used. For details, see the relevant Technical Information.
compatibility (EMC)

Process
Process temperature range Depends on the sensor type and the thermowell material used,
max. –200 to +1 100 °C (–328 to +2 012 °F)
for fast-response thermowell max. –200 to +400 °C (–328 to +752 °F)

Process pressure range The maximum possible process pressure depends on various influencing factors, such as the design,
process connection and process temperature. For information on the maximum possible process
pressures for the individual process connections, see the "Process connection" section.
It is possible to check the mechanical loading capacity as a function of the installation and
process conditions online using the Sizing Thermowell calculation tool in the Endress+Hauser
Applicator software. https://portal.endress.com/webapp/applicator

Permitted flow velocity depending on the immersion length

The highest flow velocity tolerated by the thermometer diminishes with increasing sensor
immersion length exposed to the flowing fluid. In addition it is dependent on the diameter of both
the thermometer tip and thermowell, on the type of measuring medium, the process temperature
and the process pressure. The following figures exemplify the maximum permitted flow velocities in
water and superheated steam at a process pressure of 50 bar (725.2 psi).

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v (ft/s) v (m/s)
65 20
¾" schedule 80
60
½“ schedule 80

15
45
¾" schedule 40
½" schedule 40
10
30
½" schedule 80,
reduced tip
¼“ schedule 80
5
15

0 0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
L (mm)

2 4 6 8 L (in) 10 12 14 16

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 15 Permitted flow velocities with different thermometer diameters in the process medium water at T = 50 °C
(122 °F)
L Unsupported immersion length of the thermowell, material 1.4401 (316)
v Flow velocity

v (ft/s) v (m/s)
655 200
¾" schedule 80
590 180
½“ schedule 80
525 160
¾" schedule 40
460 140
½" schedule 40
390 120

325 100
½" schedule 80,
260 80
reduced tip
195 60

130 40

65 20
¼" schedule 80
0 0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
L (mm)
2 4 6 8 L (in) 10 12 14 16

A0017438

 16 Permitted flow velocities with different thermometer diameters in the process medium superheated steam
at T = 400 °C (752 °F)
L Unsupported immersion length of the thermowell, material 1.4401 (316)
v Flow velocity

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Permitted flow velocity depending on the immersion length and process medium
The highest flow velocity tolerated by the thermometer diminishes with increasing insert immersion
length exposed to the flowing fluid. The flow velocity is also dependent on the diameter of the
thermometer tip, the type of medium being measured, the process temperature and the process
pressure. The following figures exemplify the maximum permitted flow velocities in water and
superheated steam at a process pressure of 50 bar (725 psi).

v (ft/s) v (m/s)

145 45
130 40
115 35
100 30
80 25
65
A
20
50 15
30 10
15 5
0 0
50 100 200 300 400 500
L (mm)
2 4 8 12 16 20
L (in)

v (ft/s) v (m/s)
295 90
260 80
230 70
200 60
165 50
130 40 B
100 30
65 20
30 10
0
0
50 100 200 300 400 500
L (mm)
2 4 8 12 16 20
L (in)
A0008605

 17 Maximum flow velocity with thermowell diameter 9 mm (0.35 in)(――――――) or 12 mm (0.47 in) (-----)
A Medium: water at T = 50 °C (122 °F)
B Medium: superheated steam at T = 400 °C (752 °F)
L Immersion length
v Flow velocity

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v (ft/s) v (m/s)

145 45
130 40
115 35 A
100 30
80 25
65 20
50 15
30 10
15 5
0 0
50 100 200 300 400 450
L (mm)
2 4 8 12 16 18
L (in)

v (ft/s) v (m/s)
295 90
260 80
230 70
B
200 60
165 50
130 40
100 30
65 20
30 10
0 0
50 100 200 300 400 450
L (mm)
2 4 8 12 16 18
L (in)
A0017169

 18 Maximum flow velocity with thermowell diameter 14 mm (0.55 in)(――――――) or 15 mm (0.6 in) (-----)
A Medium: water at T = 50 °C (122 °F)
B Medium: superheated steam at T = 400 °C (752 °F)
L Immersion length
v Flow velocity

Mechanical construction
Design, dimensions All dimensions in mm (in). The design of the thermometer depends on the general design version
used:
• Thermometer for installation in a separate thermowell
• Thermometer with thermowell, continuous, similar to DIN 43772 Form 2 G/F, 3 G/F
• Thermometer with thermowell, hexagonal, similar to DIN 43772 Form 5, 8
• Thermometer with thermowell, without lagging - similar to DIN 43772 Form 2
Various dimensions, such as the immersion length U, the lagging length T and the extension
neck length E, for example, are variable values and are therefore indicated as items in the
following dimensional drawings.

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Variable dimensions:
Item Description

E Extension neck length, variable depending on the configuration or pre-defined for the version with
iTHERM QuickNeck

IL Insertion length of insert

L Thermowell length (U+T)

B Thermowell bottom thickness: predefined, depends on thermowell version (see also the individual
table data)

T Length of lagging: variable or pre-defined, depends on thermowell version (see also the individual
table data)

U Immersion length: variable, depending on the configuration

Hd, SL Variable for calculating the insertion length of the insert, depending on different screw-in lengths
in terminal head thread M24x1.5 or ½" NPT, see insert length calculation (IL).

1 2
M24x1.5 NPT ½“
(0.08)
2
SL

SL
Hd

Hd
15 (0.95)
24
E (T)

X
8 (0.32)
(0.6)

E (T)
A0039122

 19 Different screw-in lengths in terminal head thread for M24x1.5 and ½" NPT
1 Metric thread M24x1.5
2 Conical thread NPT ½"
Hd Distance in terminal head
SL Spring pre-load

ØID Thermowell diameter; see the following table.

Thermometer for installation in a separate thermowell

The thermometer is supplied without a thermowell but is designed for use with a thermowell.
This version cannot be used for direct immersion in the process medium!

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The thermometer can be configured as follows

A D, E, F G

Hd
Hd
Hd

E = 28
(1.10)
max. 66
!d

(2.60)
E
IL

(0.06)
IL

IL
(0.06)
U

U
1.5
1.5
(0.32)

(0.32)
8

8
U

2 3 4 5 6
A0038644

H L M N
E = 56 (2.2)

(0.32)
(0.32)

(0.32)

8
8

E
8

65 (2.56)

(0.32)
(0.32)
U

8
8
U

(0.32)
8
U

A0038659

• Option A: without neck (female thread M24, M20x1.5 or NPT ½") 1)

• Option D, E, F: removable extension neck; thread for connection to thermowell must be selected; available versions:
• Without process connection (2)
• Compression fitting (3)
• Metric thread (4)
• Tapered thread (5)
• Cap nut (6)
• Option G: QuickNeck upper part
• Option H: neck with second process seal (thread M24x1.5 female fitting to thermowell)
• Options L, M, N: NPT ½" nipple, nipple-union or nipple-union-nipple connection

1) Configuration feature 30: thermometer version

Calculation of insert length IL

Option A: without neck IL = U + Hd

Option A for use with NAMUR thermowell Thermowell TT151 type NF1: UTM131 = 304 mm (11.97 in); IL = 315 mm (12.4 in)
Thermowell TT151 type NF2: UTM131 = 364 mm (14.33 in); IL = 375 mm (14.8 in)
Thermowell TT151 type NF3: UTM131 = 424 mm (16.7 in); IL = 435 mm (17.13 in)

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Options D, E, F: removable extension neck Version 2: IL = U + E + Hd

Version 3: IL = U + E + Hd
Version 4: IL = U + E + Hd+GC
Version 5: IL = U + E + Hd
Version 6: IL = U + E + Hd+GC

Option G: QuickNeck upper part IL = U + E + Hd

Option H: second process seal IL = U + E + Hd+GC

Length E = 56 mm (2.2 in) for M24x1.5 to terminal head
Length E = 48 mm (1.9 in) for NPT ½" to terminal head

Options L, M, N: nipple connection IL = U + T + E + Hd - B + SL

E and Hd depend on the type of nipple:
• Standard:
• E = 35 mm (1.38 in)
• Hd = –17 mm (–0.67 in)
• Nipple for flameproof enclosure:
• E = 47 mm (1.85 in)
• Hd = 10 mm (0.39 in)
SL = spring pre-load = 6 mm (0.24 in)

Hd for head thread M24x1.5 (TA30A, TA30D, TA30P, TA30R, TA20AB) = 11 mm (0.43 in)
Hd for head thread NPT ½" (TA30EB) = 26 mm (1.02 in)
Hd for head thread NPT ½" (TA30H) = 41 mm (1.61 in)
GC seal compensation = 2 mm (0.08 in)

Calculation of immersion length U for existing thermowells

Option A (S= Bore depth of thermowell)
M24 thread: U = S + 3 mm (0.12 in)
NPT thread: U = A - B - 8 mm (0.31 in)+ 3 mm (0.12 in)

Option D, E, F U = S + 3 mm (0.12 in) (version 3 can be configured)

Option G U = S + 3 mm (0.12 in)

Option H U = S + 3 mm (0.12 in)

Option L, N U = S + 6 mm (0.24 in)

Option M U = S - 8 mm (0.31 in)+ 6 mm (0.24 in)

Thermometer with thermowell, continuous

The thermometer always has a thermowell.
Thermowell, continuous: above the process connection, a part of the original thermowell is kept
as thermowell lagging T. The thermowell is based on thermowells DIN 43772 Forms 2G, 2F or
3G and 3F. Form 2 describes a straight thermowell tip, Form 3 a tapered one. 2) The letter G
describes a thread, and F describes a flange, as the process connection.
The thermometer can be configured as follows 3)

2) See also configuration feature 070: Shape of tip

3) See also configuration feature 030: Thermometer design

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B C D, E, F H

Hd
Hd

E = 56 (2.2)
Hd

E = 28
(1.10)
(1.69)
43

IL
E
T

GC = 2
(0.08)
T

T
IL
T
IL
IL

!ID !ID !ID L !ID

U
U

U
(0.12)

(0.12)
(0.12)

(0.12)
B=3

B=3
B=3

B=3

A0038766

 20 These thermometer versions use the insert TS111 with a washer.

• Option B: Lagging, DIN 43772 Form 2G, 3F, 3G, 3F

• Option C: QuickNeck for fast tool-free calibration
• Option D, E, F: With additional removable extension neck; diameter 11 mm (0.43 in) or
12 mm (0.47 in); thread to thermowell G ½" (optional M20)
• Option H: Extension neck with second process seal

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L N

Hd
E
E
Hd

T
T
!ID !ID

U
U

(0.12)
(0.12)

B=3
B=3

1
A0038767

 21 These versions use the central-spring-loaded insert TS211.

• 1: Insert
• Option L: Thermowell with nipple connection
• Option N: Thermowell with nipple-union-nipple connection

Calculation of insert length IL

Version B IL = U + T + Hd - B + SL
SL = spring pre-load = 2 mm (0.08 in)

Version C IL = U + T + E + Hd - B + SL
E = 28 mm (1.10 in) for head thread: M24x1.5
E = 21 mm (0.83 in) for head thread: NPT ½"
SL = spring pre-load = 2 mm (0.08 in)

Versions D, E, F IL = U + T + E + Hd - B + SL + GC
SL = spring pre-load = 2 mm (0.08 in)
GC = gasket compensation only for metric threads = 2 mm (0.08 in)

Version H IL = U + T + E + Hd - B + SL
E = 56 mm (2.2 in) for head thread: M24x1.5
E = 48 mm (1.9 in) for head thread: NPT ½"
SL = spring pre-load = 2 mm (0.08 in)

Hd for head thread M24x1.5 (TA30A, TA30D, TA30P, TA30R, TA20AB) = 11 mm (0.43 in)
Hd for head thread NPT ½" (TA30EB) = 26 mm (1.02 in)
Hd for head thread NPT ½" (TA30H) = 41 mm (1.61 in)

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Versions L and N IL = U + T+ E + Hd - B + SL
E and Hd depend on the type of nipple:
• Standard:
• E = 35 mm (1.38 in)
• Hd = –17 mm (–0.67 in)
• Nipple for flameproof enclosure:
• E = 47 mm (1.85 in)
• Hd = 10 mm (0.39 in)
SL = spring pre-load = 6 mm (0.24 in)

B = bottom thickness:
• 3 mm (0.12 in)
• 4 mm (0.16 in) for inch pipe diameter
• 5 mm (0.2 in) for pipe diameter 12x9 mm with tapered tip

Thermometer with thermowell and hexagonal extension

The thermometer always has a thermowell.
Thermowell, hexagonal extension: above the process connection, the thermowell lagging T is
hexagonal. Form 5 describes a female thread as the thermometer connection, Form 8 a male
thread.
The thermometer can be configured as follows 3)

A D, E, F L M N

Hd
Hd

E
E

Hd
Hd
GC = 2
(0.08)

E
E
IL

T
Hd
T = 38

IL
(1.5)

T
T

T
IL
IL

!ID !ID !ID !ID !ID

U
U
U

(0.12)
(0.12)

(0.12)

(0.12)
(0.12)

B=3
B=3

B=3

B=3
B=3

A0044411

• Option A: Without extension neck, similar to DIN 43772 Forms 2, 5, 8

• Option D, E, F: With additional removable extension neck, similar to DIN 43772 ; diameter
11 mm (0.43 in) or 12 mm (0.47 in); thread to thermowell G ½" (optional M20)
• Option L: With nipple connection, NPT ½"
• Option M: With nipple-union connection, NPT ½"
• Option N: With nipple-union-nipple connection, NPT ½"

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Calculation of insert length IL

Version A IL = U + T + Hd - B + SL
T = 38 mm (1.5 in)
Hd for head thread M24x1.5 (TA30A, TA30D, TA30P, TA30R, TA20AB) = 11 mm (0.43 in)
Hd for head thread NPT ½" (TA30EB) = 26 mm (1.02 in)
Hd for head thread NPT ½" (TA30H) = 41 mm (1.61 in)
SL = spring pre-load = 2 mm (0.08 in)

Versions D, E, F IL = U + T + E + Hd - B + SL + GC
Hd for head thread M24x1.5 (TA30A, TA30D, TA30P, TA30R, TA20AB) = 11 mm (0.43 in)
Hd for head thread NPT ½" (TA30EB) = 26 mm (1.02 in)
Hd for head thread NPT ½" (TA30H) = 41 mm (1.61 in)
SL = spring pre-load = 2 mm (0.08 in)
GC = gasket compensation only for metric threads = 2 mm (0.08 in)

Version L IL = U + T + E + Hd - B + SL

Version M E and Hd depend on the type of nipple:

• Standard:
Version N • E = 35 mm (1.38 in)
• Hd = –17 mm (–0.67 in)
• Nipple for flameproof enclosure:
• E = 47 mm (1.85 in)
• Hd = 10 mm (0.39 in)
SL = spring pre-load = 6 mm (0.24 in)

B = bottom thickness:
• 3 mm (0.12 in)
• 4 mm (0.16 in) for inch pipe diameter
• 5 mm (0.2 in) for pipe diameter 12x9 mm with tapered tip

Thermometer with thermowell without lagging

The thermometer always has a thermowell.
Thermowell, without lagging (T = 0): The thermowell is available without a process connection
or with an adjustable process connection, e.g. compression fitting. In this case, the immersion
length U and the lagging length T are not predefined when an adjustable process connection is
used.
The thermometer can be configured as follows 3)

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A C H

Hd
8 (0.32)

(0.83)
21
Hd

C.1
8 (0.32)

(1.02

Hd
A.1
26

E = 56 (2.2)
Hd
E = 28
(1.10)
Hd

(1.69)
43

IL
(0.95)
24

U
IL

U
U

!ID !ID
L
!ID

(0.12)
(0.12)

(0.12)

B=3
B=3

B=3

A0038673

• Option A: Without extension neck, similar to DIN 43772 Forms 2, 5, 8 (with compression fitting)
A.1: Related terminal head with NPT ½"
• Option C: QuickNeck - for fast, tool-free recalibration
C.1: Related terminal head with NPT ½"
• Option H: With extension neck with second process seal
Note the following when replacing an Endress+Hauser TR12 thermometer with the TM131
thermometer:
Immersion length U(TM131) = immersion length L(TR12) + 24 mm (0.95 in)

Calculation of insert length IL

Version A IL = U + Hd - B + SL
SL = spring pre-load = 2 mm (0.08 in)

Version C IL = U + E + Hd - B + SL
E = 21 mm (0.83 in) for terminal heads TA30H
E = 28 mm (1.1 in) for terminal heads TA30A and TA30D
SL = spring pre-load = 2 mm (0.08 in)

Version H IL = U + E + Hd - B + SL
E = 48 mm (1.89 in) for terminal heads TA30H and TA30EB
E = 56 mm (2.2 in) for other terminal heads
SL = spring pre-load = 2 mm (0.08 in)

Hd for head thread M24x1.5 (TA30A, TA30D, TA30P, TA30R, TA20AB) = 11 mm (0.43 in)
Hd for head thread NPT ½" (TA30EB) = 26 mm (1.02 in)
Hd for head thread NPT ½" (TA30H) = 41 mm (1.61 in)
B = bottom thickness:
• 3 mm (0.12 in)
• 4 mm (0.16 in) for inch pipe diameter
• 5 mm (0.2 in) for pipe diameter 12x9 mm with tapered tip

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Possible combinations of the thermowell versions with the available process connections
Thermowell diameter

Process connection and size 16 x 3.5

9 x 1.25 12 x 2.5 14 x 2 mm ¼" ½" ½"
11 x 2 mm mm
mm mm 316Ti 316 316 446
316L

Diameter tolerances

Lower tolerance limit (mm) 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 -0,79 -0,79 -0,79

Upper tolerance limit (mm) +0,1 +0,1 +0,1 +0,1 +0,1 +0,4 +0,4 +0,4

Thread

M18 x 1.5, 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

- - - - - -
316Ti 316Ti

M20 x 1.5, 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti - - - -
316Ti 316Ti

M27 x 2, 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti 316L - - -
316Ti 316Ti

M33 x 2, 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti 316L - - -
316Ti 316Ti

NPT ½", 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti - 316 - -
316Ti 316Ti

NPT ¾", 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti 316L 316 316 446
316Ti 316Ti

NPT 1", 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti 316L 316 316 446
316Ti 316Ti

G 3/8, 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti - - - - -
316Ti 316Ti

G ½", 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti - - - -
316Ti 316Ti

G ¾", 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti 316L - - -
316Ti 316Ti

G 1", 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti 316L - - -
316Ti 316Ti

R ½", 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti - - - -
316Ti 316Ti

R ¾", 316L/316Ti 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti 316L - - -
316Ti 316Ti

M20 x 1.55, 321 - - 321 - - - - -

M27 x 2, 321 - - 321 - - - - -

M33 x 2, 321 - - 321 - - - - -

NPT ½", 321 - - 321 - - - - -

G ½", 321 - - 321 - - - - -

M20 x 1.5, AlloyC276 AlloyC276 AlloyC276 - - - - - -

NPT ½", AlloyC276 AlloyC276 AlloyC276 - - - - - -

G ½", AlloyC276 AlloyC276 AlloyC276 - - - - - -

M20 x 1.5, AlloyC600 Alloy600 Alloy600 - - - - - -

NPT ½", AlloyC600 Alloy600 Alloy600 - - - - - -

G ½", AlloyC600 Alloy600 Alloy600 - - - - - -

Weld-in adapter

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Thermowell diameter

Process connection and size 16 x 3.5

9 x 1.25 12 x 2.5 14 x 2 mm ¼" ½" ½"
11 x 2 mm mm
mm mm 316Ti 316 316 446
316L

Cylindrical, D = 30 mm (1.18 in), 316L,

316L 316Ti,
- - - - - - -
Alloy600,
AlloyC276

Compression fitting

NPT ½", 316L 316L,

316Ti, 316L or
316Ti 316Ti - - - -
Alloy600, 316Ti
AlloyC276

G ½", 316L 316L,

316Ti, 316L or
316Ti 316Ti - - - -
Alloy600, 316Ti
AlloyC276

G 1"", 316L 316L,

316Ti, 316L or
316Ti 316Ti - - - -
Alloy600, 316Ti
AlloyC276

Flanged 316L 316L 316Ti 316Ti 316L 316 316 446

ANSI 1" 150 RF B16.5, 316L 316L 316L 316Ti 316Ti 316L 316 316 446

ANSI 1 ½" 150 RF B16.5, 316L 316L 316L 316Ti 316Ti 316L 316 316 446

ANSI 2" 150 RF B16.5, 316L 316L 316L 316Ti 316Ti 316L 316 316 446

ANSI 2" 300 RF B16.5, 316L 316L 316L 316Ti 316Ti 316L 316 316 446

DN15 PN40 B1 EN1092-1, 316L or 316L or

316Ti 316Ti 316L 316 - -
316L/316Ti 316Ti 316Ti