Seamless Temperature Monitoring, Wirelessly Achieved
Overview:
Accutech TC10 Wireless Thermocouple Temperature Field Unit
The Accutech™ TC10 wireless thermocouple temperature field unit provides accurate temperature data using standard J, K, and T-type thermocouples. It supports a variety of probe lengths and fittings, making it adaptable for numerous applications. The TC10 is designed for seamless integration into a wireless network, ensuring reliable data transmission over long distances while maintaining long battery life.
Key Facts and Features:
- Sensor Type: Thermocouple Temperature
- Frequency Range: 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz license-free bands
- Functional Thermocouple Temperature Sensor Ranges:
- J: 0...760 °C (32...1400 °F)
- K: 0...1260 °C (32...2300 °F)
- T: 0...370 °C (32...700 °F)
- Battery Life: Up to 10 years, depending on configuration
- Durable Design: Housed in a weather-resistant NEMA 4X enclosure with options for remote sensor and antenna.
- User-Friendly: Integrated LCD display with membrane-switch buttons; display rotates through tag number, temperature, and RF status.
- Self-Diagnostics: Continuous monitoring of operation with notification of out-of-spec parameters.
- Local Configuration Interface: Configure sampling and RF parameters using membrane-switch buttons.
- Remote Configuration: Via Accutech Manager software for network-wide monitoring and management.
- Network Capacity: Supports up to 100 field units per base radio and 256 base radios per network.
- Low Battery Notification: Indicates the need to replace the battery approximately one month in advance.
Accuracy:
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- Electronics accuracy: ±0.1% of full-scale reading plus 1 °C (1.8 °F) for thermocouple cold-junction effect at reference conditions
- Ambient temperature effect: ±0.01% of reading per °C (1.8 °F) ambient temperature difference from reference condition 20 °C (68 °F)
Thermocouple accuracy:
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- J-Type: the greater of +/- 1.1 °C (2 °F) or 0.4% of reading
- K-Type: the greater of +/- 1.1 °C (2 °F) or 0.4% of reading
- T-Type: the greater of +/- 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) or 0.4% of reading
Benefits:
- Wireless Flexibility: Integrated frequency-hopping spread-spectrum transceiver for robust communication over distances up to 3000 ft (1000 m).
- Battery Efficiency: Configurable sampling and transmission rates extend battery life.
- Scalability: Supports up to 100 field units per base radio and 256 base radios per network.
Applications:
- Industrial temperature monitoring
- Chemical processing
- Power generation
- Any industry requiring precise and reliable temperature measurements
Technical Specifications:
- Operating Temperature:
- Electronics: -40...+85 °C (-40...+185 °F)
- Display: -40...-20 °C (-40...-4 °F) with reduced visibility
- Humidity: 0...95%, non-condensing
- Materials: 316L stainless steel fittings, epoxy-coated aluminum enclosure
- Process Connection: 1/2 in. MNPT
- Power: Self-contained with 1 D-cell Lithium Thionyl battery
Communication:
- 900 MHz: 902...928 MHz band, data rates of 19.2 kbps and 76.8 kbps
- 2.4 GHz: 2400...2483.5 MHz band, data rates of 50/100 kbps
- Accuracy Stability: Deviation per year is less than 0.025%
- Ambient Temperature Effect: ±0.01% of reading per °C (1.8 °F) ambient temperature difference from reference condition (20 °C or 68 °F).
Download PDF: TC10 Wireless Thermocouple Temperature Field Unit
Supplied by DP-Flow
If you require further information on this product or would like a quotation, please contact dp-flow on:
email: sales@dp-flow.co.uk
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