OPTITEMP TCA-M10

The OPTITEMP TCA-M10 is a mineral insulated (MI) thermocouple with uninsulated flying wires for installation where connection terminals already exist. The MI cable sensor is particularly suitable for applications where the ambient temperature exceeds the maximum allowable temperature of standard cable material (e.g. in test bench applications). The MI cable of the sensor can be easily formed to fit into limited spaces. Its small diameter makes it perfect to provide fast response times.

The OPTITEMP TCA-M10 is mechanically and thermally very stable. It is available with thermocouple type J, K or N, single (standard) or double (optional), according to IEC 60584 class 1. The measuring point can be ordered as isolated (standard) or grounded (optional). The MI thermocouple sensor is best used for measuring high process temperatures of gases and liquids (up to +1250°C / +2282°F), at low to medium pressures and flow velocities.

Features & Options

• High temperature measurement in limited spaces
• Flexible and hand formable MI cable sensor
• Mechanically and thermally stable
• Designed for fast response times
• With uninsulated flying wires, single or double versions
• Sheath material: 1.4841 / AISI 310, 2.4816 / Alloy 600 or Pyrosil®
• Suitable for installation where a connection terminal already exists
• Tolerance class 1 according to IEC 60584-2 as standard
• Measuring point isolated or grounded

Typical applications

• High temperature applications requiring fast response times
• Temperature measurement of gases and liquids, at low to medium pressures and flow velocities
• For use where the ambient temperature exceeds the maximum allowable temperature of standard cable material
• Applications in machinery housings, bearings, open channels, flames or on surfaces
• For a wide range of other applications with limited spaces in almost all industries such as:
  • Plant engineering
  • Machinery and apparatus / OEM