Tubeskin thermocouple
Description
The V-PAD ® model TC59-V provides accurate and reliable temperature readings of process tubes inside combustion furnaces. Through extensive testing at WIKA's R&D centre in Houston, Texas, the V-PAD ® has been designed to provide unmatched accuracies in varying process conditions.
At the heart of the V-PAD ® thermocouple is a patent pending V-shaped block designed to enable a full penetration weld between the sensor and the process tube. The flexible part of the sensor is a mineral-insulated metal-sheathed cable. It consists of a metal outer sheath which contains the insulated internal thermocouple conductors compressed within a high-density ceramic composition. The materials of the thermocouple can be selected to match the application.
Inside the V-PAD ® block, the internal conductors are welded together to form a non-insulated (grounded) measuring point. The other end of the mineral-insulated metal-sheathed cable provides a hermetically sealed platform for the electrical connection. Cables, plug-in connectors, or connector sockets can be connected here.
For further approvals, see page 9
Special features
- Special block design
- Application ranges from 0 ... 1,260 °C [32 ... 2,300 °F]
- Flexible sheathed cable, mineral-insulated internal leads
- High mechanical strength, shock resistant
| Model | TC59-V |
| Product family | TC59 |
| Subcategory | Tubeskin thermocouple |
| Temperature ranges | −40…+1200 °C · −40…+1000 °C · +0…+1260 °C · −40…+750 °C · +0…+760 °C |
| Process connection | V-PAD® full penetration weldV-PAD® |
| Process temperature | +0…+1260 °C |
| Output signal | HART · 4-20 mA |
| Electrical connection | Cable, plug-in connectors, connector sockets |
| Probe material | Stainless steel 310, Stainless steel 446, Alloy X, Alloy 600, Haynes HR 160®, Pyrosil D®, Stainless steel 316 |
| Ambient temperature | −40…+400 °C |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Certifications | CERoHSEACREACHNACECSACCC |
| Explosion protection | Ex ia IIC T6...T4 Ga/GbClass I, division 2, groups B, C, D, type 4/4XEx ia IIC T1...T6 GaEx ia IIC T1...T6 GbEx ib IIC T1...T6 GbEx ic IIC T1...T6 GcEx eb IIC T1...T6 Gb/GcEx ec IIC T1...T6 GcII 1/2 G Ex ia IIC T6...T4 Ga/GbII 2 G Ex eb IIC T4, T5, T6 GbII 1/2 G Ex eb IIC T4, T5, T6 Ga/GbClass I, division 1, groups B, C, D, T6, type 4/4XClass II or III, division 1, groups E, F, G T6, type 4/4XEx d IIC Gb T6/T5/T4Ex d IIB + H2 Gb T6/T5/T4Class I, zone 1, AEx d IIC Gb T6/T5/T4Class I, zone 1, AEx d IIB + H2 Gb T6/T5/T4Ex ia IIIC T65°C/T95°C/T125°C DbEx tb IIIC T85°C DbEx db IIC T4...T6 GbClass I, division 1, groups B, C, D, type 4/4XClass II, groups E, F, G, type 4/4XClass III, type 4/4XEx i Zone 1 gas II 2G Ex ia IIC T6...T4 GbII 2 D Ex ia IIIC T85°C...T135°C DbII 1/2 D Ex ia IIIC T85°C...T135°C Da/DbII 2 D Ex tb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C DbII 1/2 D Ex tb IIIC T135°C, T100°C T85°C DbEx db IIB + H2 T6...T4 GbEx db IIC T6...T4 GbEx db IIB + H2 T6...T4 Ga/GbEx db IIC T6...T4 Ga/GbClass I, division 2, groups B, C, D, T6 type 4/4XEx ia IIIC T200 65°C/T20095°C/T200125°C DaEx ia IIIC T200 65°C/T20095°C/T200125°C Da/DbEx db IIB + H2 T4...T6 GbEx d (XP)Ex NIEx d (FP - CAN)Ex d (FP - USA)II 2G Ex ia IIC T6...T4 GbII 2 D Ex ia IIC T85°C...T135°C DbII 1/2 D Ex ia IIC T85°C...T135°C Da/DbII 2 D Ex tb IIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C DbII 1/2 D Ex tb IIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C DbII 2G Ex db IB + H2 T6...T4 GbII 2G Ex db IIC T6...T4 GbII 1/2 G Ex db IB + H2 T6...T4 Ga/GbII 1/2 G Ex db IIC T6...T4 Ga/GbEx ia IIC T6...T4 GbEx ia IIC T85°C...T135°C DbEx ia IIC T85°C...T135°C Da/DbEx eb IIC T4, T5, T6 GbEx eb IIC T4, T5, T6 Ga/GbEx tb IIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C DbEx db IB + H2 T4, T5, T6 GbEx db IIC T4, T5, T6 GbEx db IIB + H2 T4, T5, T6 Ga/GbEx db IIC T4, T5, T6 Ga/GbClass I, division 2, groups B, C, D, T6, type 4/4XEx ia IIIC T20065℃/T20095℃/T200125℃ DaEx ia IIIC T65℃/T95℃/T125℃ DbEx ia IIIC T20065℃/T20095℃/T200125℃ Da/DbEx tb IIIC T85℃ Db |
| Sensor type | Type K/J/N |
| Sensor class | Class 1, Class 2, Standard, Special |
| Probe diameter | 6 mm |
| Thermowell | No |
| Datasheet languages | EN |
| Type | Thermocouple per IEC 60584-1 or ASTM E230 Types K, J, N | |
|---|---|---|
| → Other measuring elements on request | ||
| Measuring point | Grounded | |
| Validity limits of the class accuracy per EN 60584-1 | ||
| Type K | Class 2 | -40 ... +1,200 °C [-40 ... +2,192 °F] |
| Class 1 | -40 ... +1,000 °C [-40 ... +1,832 °F] | |
| Type J | Class 2 | -40 ...+750 °C [-40 ... +1,382 °F] |
| Class 1 | -40 ...+750 °C [-40 ... +1,382 °F] | |
| Type N | Class 2 | -40 ... +1,200 °C [-40 ... +2,192 °F] |
| Class 1 | -40 ... +1,000 °C [-40 ... +1,832 °F] | |
| Validity limits of the class accuracy per ASTM-E230 | ||
| Type K | Standard | 0 ... 1,260 °C [32 ... 2,300 °F] |
| Special | 0 ... 1,260 °C [32 ... 2,300 °F] | |
| Type J | Standard | 0 ... 760 °C [32 ... 1,400 °F] |
| Special | 0 ... 760 °C [32 ... 1,400 °F] | |
| Type N | Standard | 0 ... 1,260 °C [32 ... 2,300 °F] |
| Special | 0 ... 1,260 °C [32 ... 2,300 °F] |
| ASTM E230 Thermocouple | Positive leg | Negative leg |
|---|---|---|
| K | Yellow | Red |
| J | White | Red |
| N | Orange | Red |
| Thermocouple type | Positive leg | Negative leg |
|---|---|---|
| K | Green | White |
| J | Black | White |
| N | Pink | White |
| Model | Material | Cable entry thread size | Ingress protection (max.) 1) IEC/EN 60529 | Cap | Surface | Connection to neck tube | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4000 | 1/4000 | Aluminium | ■ ½NPT ■ ¾NPT ■ M20 x 1.5 | IP66 2) | Screw-on lid | Blue, painted (RAL 5022) | ½NPT |
| 5/6000 1/4000 | 7/8000 Stainless steel | 7/8000 DIH50 andere ■ ½NPT ■ ¾NPT ■ M20 x 1.5 | KN4-P Anschlussgehäuse IP66 2) | BVC Screw-on lid | Natural finish | ½NPT | |
| 5/6000 | 5/6000 | Aluminium | ■ 3x½NPT ■ 3x¾NPT ■ 3 x M20 x 1.5 | IP66 2) | Screw-on lid | Blue, painted (RAL 5022) | ½NPT |
| 7/8000 5/6000 | 7/8000 DIH50 Stainless steel | andere Anschlussgehäuse ■ 3x½NPT ■ 3x¾NPT ■ 3 x M20 x 1.5 | KN4-P BVC IP66 2) | Screw-on lid | Natural finish | ½NPT | |
| 7/8000 | 7/8000 | Aluminium | ■ ½NPT ■ ¾NPT ■ M20 x 1.5 | IP66 2) | Screw-on lid | Blue, painted (RAL 5022) | ½NPT |
| 7/8000 DIH50 7/8000 | andere Anschlussgehäuse Stainless steel | KN4-P ■ ½NPT ■ ¾NPT ■ M20 x 1.5 | BVC IP66 2) | Screw-on lid | Natural finish | ½NPT | |
| PIH-L | Aluminium | ■ ½NPT/ closed ■ M20 x 1.5 / closed ■ 2x½NPT ■ 2 x M20 x 1.5 | IP66 2) | Screw-on lid, flat | Blue lid, painted Grey lower body, painted | ■ ½NPT ■ M20 x 1.5 | |
| PIH-H | Aluminium | ■ ½NPT/ closed ■ M20 x 1.5 / closed ■ 2x½NPT ■ 2 x M20 x 1.5 | IP66 2) | Screw-on lid, high | Blue lid, painted Grey lower body, painted | ■ ½NPT ■ M20 x 1.5 |
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| First index number | Degree of protection / Short description | Test parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees of protection against solid foreign bodies (defined by the 1st index number) | ||
| 5 | Dust-protected | Per IEC/EN 60529 |
| 6 | Dust-tight | Per IEC/EN 60529 |
| Degrees of protection against water (defined by the 2nd index number) | ||
| 4 | Protected against splash water | Per IEC/EN 60529 |
| 5 | Protected against water jets | Per IEC/EN 60529 |
| 6 | Protected against strong water jets | Per IEC/EN 60529 |
| Possible mounting positions for transmitters | Model T16 | Model T32 | Model T38 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4000 | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 5/6000 | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 7/8000 | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| PIH-L/PIH-H | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Design | V-PAD ® |
|---|---|
| ■ The design ensures a full penetration weld to the tube, giving the measuring point the ability to become part of the tube surface. ■ The shape promotes high accuracy and fast response. ■ Designed to be mounted onto any tube diameter. → Diagnostic junction available on request | |
| Material (weldable) | Stainless steel 310 |
| → Other materials on request |
| Design | ■ Fixed connection (compression fitting) to the furnace ■ Sliding connection (piston/spring) to the furnace | |
|---|---|---|
| Bending radius | Five times the sheath diameter | |
| Cable length | Fixed connection | 150 mm[6 in] |
| Other lengths on request | ||
| Sliding connection | User specifications | |
| Sheath diameter | ■ 6.0 mm[0.24 in] ■ 6.4 mm[0.25 in] ■ 7.9 mm[0.31 in] ■ 9.5 mm[0.37 in] | |
| → Other diameters on request | ||
| Compression fitting | Fixed connection | The sealing from the process is performed by the compression fitting. It can be supplied in most common thread sizes. |
| Sliding connection | - | |
| Compensating cable | Fixed connection | PTFE-insulated (standard) |
| Sliding connection | User specifications | |
| Wire ends | Terminal block | - |
| Cable connection | User specifications | |
| Sheath material | Resistance in sulphurous ambient | Resistance in maximum temperature |
| Stainless steel 310 | Medium | 1,150 °C [2,102 °F] |
| Stainless steel 446 1) | High | 1,150 °C [2,102 °F] |
| Alloy X | Medium | 1,150 °C [2,102 °F] |
| Alloy 600 | Low | 1,150 °C [2,102 °F] |
| Haynes HR 160 ® | Very high | 1,200 °C [2,192 °F] |
| Pyrosil D ® | High | 1,250 °C [2,282 °F] |
| Stainless steel 316 | Medium | 850 °C [1,562 °F] |
| → Other materials on request |
| Ambient and storage temperature | |
|---|---|
| PVC | 105 °C [221 °F] |
| PTFE/PFA | 250 °C [482 °F] |
| Fibreglass | 400 °C [752 °F] |
| Vibration resistance | 50 g (probe tip) |
| Logo | Description | Country |
|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity EMCdirective 1) EN 61326 emission (group 1, class B) and immunity (industrial application) RoHS directive | European Union |
| Logo | Description | Region | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity | ||||
| ATEX directive | European Union | |||
| Hazardous areas | ||||
| - Ex i Zone | 1 gas | II 2G Ex ia IIC T6...T4 Gb | ||
| Zone | 1 mounting to zone 0 gas | II 1/2 GEx ia IIC T6...T4 Ga/Gb | ||
| Zone | 21 dust | II 2 D Ex ia IIIC T85°C...T135°C Db | ||
| Zone | 21 mounting to zone 20 dust | II 1/2 D Ex ia IIIC T85°C...T135°C Da/Db | ||
| - Ex e | Zone 1 gas | II 2 GEx eb IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb | ||
| Zone 1 mounting to zone 0 gas | II 1/2 GEx eb IIC T4, T5, T6 Ga/Gb | |||
| - Ex t | Zone 21 dust | II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db | ||
| Zone 21 mounting to zone 20 dust | II 1/2 D Ex tb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db | |||
| - Ex d | Zone 1 gas | II 2G Ex db IIB + H2T6...T4 Gb | ||
| Zone 1 gas | II 2G Ex db IIC T6...T4 Gb | |||
| Zone | 1 mounting to zone 0 gas | II 1/2 GEx db IIB + H2T6...T4 Ga/Gb | ||
| Zone 1 | mounting to zone 0 gas | II 1/2 GEx db IIC T6...T4 Ga/Gb | ||
| IECEx | International | |||
| Hazardous areas | ||||
| - Ex i | Zone 1 gas | Ex ia IIC T6...T4 Gb | ||
| Zone 1 mounting to zone 0 gas | Ex ia IIC T6...T4 Ga/Gb | |||
| Zone 21 dust | Ex ia IIIC T85°C...T135°C Db | |||
| Zone 21 mounting to zone 20 dust | Ex ia IIIC T85°C...T135°C Da/Db | |||
| - Ex e | Zone 1 gas | Ex eb IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb | ||
| Zone 1 mounting to zone 0 gas | Ex eb IIC T4, T5, T6 Ga/Gb | |||
| - Ex t | Zone 21 dust | Ex tb IIIC T135°C, T100°C, T85°C Db | ||
| - Ex d | Zone 1 gas | Ex db IIB + H2T4, T5, T6 Gb | ||
| Zone 1 gas | Ex db IIC T4, T5, T6 Gb | |||
| Zone 1 mounting | to zone 0 gas | Ex db IIB + H2T4, T5, T6 Ga/Gb | ||
| Zone | Ex db IIC T4, T5, T6 Ga/Gb | |||
| 1 mounting to zone 0 gas | ||||
| FM | USA and Canada | |||
| Hazardous areas - Ex d | Division 1 gas Class | I, division 1, groups B, C, D, T6, type 4/4X | ||
| (XP) | Division 1 dust Class II or | III, division 1, groups E, F, GT6, type 4/4X | ||
| Division 2 gas | Class | I, division 2, groups B, C, D, T6 type 4/4X | ||
| CSA | USA and Canada | |||
| Hazardous areas | ||||
| - Ex d | Division 1 gas | Class I, division 1, groups B, C, D, type 4/4X | ||
| (XP) | Division 1 dust | Class II, groups E, F, G, type 4/4X | ||
| Division 1 dust | Class III, type 4/4X | |||
| - Ex NI | Division 2 gas | Class I, division 2, groups B, C, D, type 4/4X | ||
| - Ex d | Zone 1 gas | Ex d IIC GbT6/T5/T4 | ||
| (FP - CAN) | Zone 1 gas | Ex d IIB + H2 GbT6/T5/T4 | ||
| - Ex d | Zone 1 gas | Class I, zone 1, AEx d IIC GbT6/T5/T4 | ||
| (FP - USA) | Zone 1 gas | Class I, zone 1, AEx d IIB + H2 GbT6/T5/T4 |
| Logo | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| CCC - Ex | Hazardous areas i Zone 0 gas Zone 1 gas Zone 1 mounting to zone 0 gas Zone 1 gas Zone 2 gas Zone 20 dust Zone 21 dust Zone 21 mounting to zone 20 Zone 21 dust e Zone 2 mounting to zone 1 gas | Ex ia IIC T1...T6 Ga Ex ia IIC T1...T6 Gb Ex ia IIC T6...T4 Ga/Gb Ex ib IIC T1...T6 Gb Ex ic IIC T1...T6 Gc Ex ia IIICT 200 65°C/T 200 95°C/T 200 125°C Da Ex ia IIIC T65°C/T95°C/T125°C Db Ex ia IIICT 200 65°C/T 200 95°C/T 200 125°C Da/Db Ex ia IIIC T65°C/T95°C/T125°C Db Ex eb IIC T1...T6 Gb/Gc Ex ec IIC T1...T6 Gc Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db Ex db IIB + H2T4...T6 Gb |
| - Ex operation | Zone 2 gas Zone 21 dust | |
| Zone 1 gas | ||
| dust | ||
| - Ex t | ||
| - Ex d | ||
| Zone 1 gas | Ex db IIC T4...T6 Gb |
| Model | Description | Order number |
|---|---|---|
| Tube clips | Material: stainless steel 310 | |
| MI cable ∅6.0 ... 6.4 mm[0.24 ... 0.25 in] | 55984088 | |
| MI cable ∅7.9 ... 9.5 mm[0.31 ... 0.37 in] | 55984095 |
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