Spectrum Controls 1756sc-IF8u - Manual (Page 14)

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ControlLogix ™ Counter Module
Detailed
Specifications
Input Ranges
The following tables provide compatibility information on the supported
thermocouple types and their associated temperature ranges, the
supported RTD types and their associated temperature ranges, as well as
the millivolt, volt, milliamp and resistance input types supported by the IF8u
module. To determine the practical temperature range of your
thermocouple, refer to the specifications in appendices A and B.
Table 1.1 Thermocouple Temperature Ranges
Type °C Temperature Range °F Temperature Range
J -210°C to 1200°C -346°F to 2192°F
K -270°C to 1372°C -454°F to 2502°F
T -270°C to 400°C -454°F to 752°F
B 300°C to 1820°C 572°F to 3308°F
E -270°C to 1000°C -454°F to 1832°F
R 0°C to 1768°C 32°F to 3214°F
S 0°C to 1768°C 32°F to 3214°F
N -210°C to 1300°C -346°F to 2372°F
C 0°C to 2315°C 32°F to 4199°F
CJC Sensor 0°C to 90°C 32°F to 194°F
Table 1.2 RTD Temperature Ranges
Type °C Temp Range °F Temp Range
Platinum (385)
100 Ohm
-200°C to +850°C -328°F to +1562°F
200 Ohm -200°C to +850°C -328°F to +1562°F
500 Ohm -200°C to +850°C -328°F to +1562°F
1000 Ohm -200°C to +850°C -328°F to +1562°F
Platinum (3916)
100 Ohm
-200°C to +630°C -328°F to +1166°F
200 Ohm -200°C to +630°C -328°F to +1166°F
500 Ohm -200°C to +630°C -328°F to +1166°F
1000 Ohm -200°C to +630°C -328°F to +1166°F
Copper (426)
10 Ohm
-100°C to +260°C -148°F to +500°F
Nickel (618)
120 Ohm
-100°C to + 260°C -148°F to +500°F
200 Ohm -100°C to + 260°C -148°F to +500°F
500 Ohm -100°C to + 260°C -148°F to +500°F
1000 Ohm -100°C to + 260°C -148°F to +500°F
Nickel (672)
120 Ohm
-80°C to +260°C -112°F to + 500°F
Nickel/Iron (518)
604 Ohm
-100°C to +200°C -148°F to +392°F
The digits in parenthisis following the RTD type represent the temperature coefficient of resistance (alpha, a),
which is defined as the resistance change per Ohm per°°C. For instance, Platinum 385 refers to a platinum RTD
with a = 0.00385 Ohms/Ohm - °C, or simply 0.00385/°°C.