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Our Mission StatementPyromation’s mission is to provide a level ofcommitment to our customers beyond thatfound anywhere in our industry. Our level ofcommitment is demonstrated daily in ourefforts to provide high quality productsand services, tailored to the customers’wants, designed to meet their needs,produced in any quantity, and deliveredto meet their schedule. Withthis brochure, we invite you tolearn more about our productlines, people andcapabilities.03

Pyromation’s productionteams operate within manufacturingcells dedicated tospecific product groups to producequality products on a timelybasis. Cellular manufacturing allowsfor an efficient work flow of orders forstandard, special purpose or prototype temperaturesensors.The Cornerstone Pledge of our qualityassurance program begins within our manufacturingcells. Raw materials, havingpassed a rigid incoming inspection, arestocked in these cells and are processed intofinished products. “In-process inspections”and a final functionality test ensure that oursensors meet accepted temperaturemeasurement standards.04

YOUR INSIDE SALES PARTNERSPyromation’s Inside Sales staff is assigned specific geographical territories to quickly become familiarwith our customers’ special needs and requirements. This means you’ll speak with the same SalesEngineer every time and consequently, you can depend on getting sales assistance based onyour needs.Our salespeople, all with hands-on, in-house production experience and field application knowledge,can provide you with information about our products and their process applications, as wellas help you select a standard or special product to solve your specific problem. They are yourpartners and your first link to the successful use of our products.YOUR ENGINEERING SUPPORT TEAMPyromation’s staff of industry-experienced engineers are dedicated to the constantimprovement and development of products. Our engineers design and build specializedmachinery and tooling to improve manufacturing techniques and reduce labor costs.Our use of CAD design systems, combined with in-house laboratory testing and evaluation,allow the timely development of new products and materials to bebrought to the marketplace, with proven reliability, before they are used in yourplant.Our Engineering team’s capabilities, knowledge, experience and on-siteprocess evaluations provide you with support and the best possibletemperature measurement results.YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE ANDSTOCKING DISTRIBUTORPyromation has factory trained Representatives andStocking Distributors located throughout NorthAmerica and in many countries around theWorld. Their assistance and productinventory is at your disposaland is only a phonecall away!05

Pyromation's special customer servicesEXPRESS ORDER SHIPMENTSIf your order calls for non-stock manufactured productsand requires an earlier than normal delivery, youcan place an Express Order with either same day, 24or 72 hour guaranteed shipment. Express orders canbe placed with our Sales Department anytime duringnormal office hours for any reasonable quantity oftemperature sensors or related products. Expressorders should be placed via telephone to confirm andguarantee their shipping date. Twenty-four hourexpress orders normally ship the next workday followingthe date of order entry, while 72 hour expressorders normally ship on the third workday following thedate of order entry.PACKAGING AND SHIPPINGPyromation’s shipping department works to accommodateyour needs. If your shipment requires special handling, packaging,crating, customs documents, express delivery or anyother specific requirement, we are equipped to meet your needs.Experience gained in shipping thousands of packages each weekallows us to deliver the most fragile or the bulkiest products withthe utmost confidence that your order will arrive in perfect condition.No matter how large or small, your order can be shipped via normalground, air or sea routes, or a regular or overnight delivery schedule …the choice is yours.INTERNET CAPABILITIESOur web page offers extensive technical information and complete product information.We offer options to place orders, check real-time order status, shipment tracking,RMA tracking, and other account status information at http://online.pyromation.com06

INDUSTRIAL THERMOCOUPLE ELEMENTS, PROTECTION TUBES AND ASSEM-Pyromation offers a large variety of thermocouple components and assembliesfor use in virtually all high temperature heavy industrial process applications.These components and assemblies are found in heat treating, forging, smelting,metal melting, utility and waste boilers, incineration, cogeneration, and manyother severe use processes. Inquiries are invited for the standard componentsand assembly styles as listed below, as well as for special materials and constructionsfor use in difficult process applications.THERMOCOUPLE ELEMENTSBASE METAL TYPES:J, K, T, E, NNOBLE METAL TYPES:OTHER TYPES:ELEMENT OPTIONS:R, S, BM, CBare or ceramic insulated, wire gauge sizesfrom 30 to 8 gauge, straight or angle, singleor duplex, standard or special limits of errormaterials, twist welded hot junctions,insulated hot junctionsTHERMOCOUPLE PROTECTION TUBESMETAL ALLOYS: Carbon Steel, Inconel 600 and 601,304, 316, 446 Stainless Steel,HR-160, Cast IronCERAMIC and COMPOSITEMATERIALS:Mullite, Alumina, Silicon Carbide,Vesuvius, Cerite ® , Metal CeramicPROTECTION TUBE OPTIONS: Open or closed ends, pipe sizes from 1/4" to 1"NPT with schedule 40, 80 or 160 wall, 3/8" to1(1/4)" OD ceramic tubes, welded mountingbushings, mounting flanges, nipple and sleevemountings, hex mounting fittings, temperaturecheck-port fittingsCOMPLETE THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLIESASSEMBLY CONFIGURATIONS: Straight and AngleSingle or Double TubePipe ExtendedUnion - Nipple ConnectedSingle or Duplex ElementASSEMBLY OPTIONS:Aluminum, Cast Iron, 316L SS, terminalheads, Cast Iron/Aluminum or 316L SSexplosion-proof terminal heads, stainlesssteel identification tags08

MgO INSULATED THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLIESPyromation offers a wide variety of Magnesium Oxide insulated thermocouples,commonly referred to as MgO thermocouples. They are used in numerous processand laboratory applications. Their many desirable characteristics make them agood choice for general and special purpose use. They are available in most thermocoupleelement types, numerous sheath diameters and materials. Their ruggednessand moderately high temperature characteristics make these thermocouples apopular choice for a host of temperature measuring applications.MgO THERMOCOUPLE ELEMENTSBASE METAL TYPES:J, K, T, E, NNOBLE METAL TYPES:ELEMENT OPTIONS:LEAD TERMINATION OPTIONS:R, S, BStandard and special limits of error, grounded,ungrounded or exposed junctions, singleand multiple element construction, standardand high purity MgO insulationPlugs, jacks, spade lugs, and special connectorsMgO THERMOCOUPLE SHEATHSSHEATH MATERIALS:304, 310, 316, 446 Stainless Steel, Inconel600, Nicrobell, H-2300SHEATH DIAMETERS:SHEATH OPTIONS:.032, .040, 1/16", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", OD’sand other fractional or metric sizesCompression fittings, welded bushings,flanges, bayonet fittings and weld pad mountings,sheath bends and Teflon ® coatingCOMPLETE MgO THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLIESSHEATH TERMINATIONThermocouple Plugs and Jacks, StandardCONFIGURATIONS:Screw Cover and Explosion Proof Heads,Miniature Heads, Leadwire and SpecialConstructionsASSEMBLY OPTIONS:Standard or miniature size plugs and jacks, choiceof 8 connecting head materials, high temperaturetransition fittings, in-line same size transitions,leadwire with several choices of insulation,stranded or solid conductors, and leads withstainless steel overbraid or flexible armorLEADWIRE TERMINATION OPTIONS: Plugs, jacks, spade lugs, and specialty connectors09

PLASTICS, RUBBER and PACKAGING INDUSTRIES TEMPERATURE SENSORSPyromation’s temperature sensors for the Plastics, Rubber and Packaging industrieslisted below are those most commonly used in these three industries. Thesetemperature sensors are provided with either thermocouple or RTD measuringelements and are typically supplied with fiberglass leads inside 316 stainless steelsheaths. All thermocouple and platinum RTD element assemblies are temperaturerated up to 482 °C (900 °F) except type T thermocouples, which are rated up to371 °C (700 °F).MEASURING ELEMENTSTHERMOCOUPLE ELEMENT TYPES:ELEMENT OPTIONS:RTD ELEMENT – MATERIALS:VALUES:ACCURACIES:ELEMENT OPTIONS:J, K, T, E, NStandard or special limits of error,grounded or ungrounded hot junctions,single and duplex elementconstructionsPlatinum, Copper, Nickel, Nickel-IronPlatinum (100, 200, 500, 1000 ohm),Copper (10 ohm), Nickel (120 ohm)and Nickel-Iron (604 ohm)Platinum (± 0.12% or ± 0.1% at 0 °C)all others (from ± 0.2% to ± 0.5%)2, 3, 4 wire per element construction,single and duplex elements, wirewound or thin film element typesTHERMOCOUPLE and RTD SHEATHSSHEATH MATERIALS:316 Stainless Steel Standard(other materials available)SHEATH DIAMETERS:SHEATH OPTIONS:1/8", 3/16", 1/4" OD’s and otherfractional or metric sizesStraight, 45° or 90° bends,compression fittings, fixed andadjustable bayonet fittings andoptional position indicating bayonetcaps and metric bayonet caps areavailable from stock10ASSEMBLY CONFIGURATIONTYPES:ASSEMBLY OPTIONS:Fixed and adjustable bayonet fitting,compression fitting, spring and armoradjustable immersion, spade, ring,melt bolt, threaded and nozzle melt,nozzle heat sink, pipe clamp style,magnetic attachment typeSheath and leadwire terminations withminiature or standard size plugs, jacksand special connectors. Leadwire withsolid or stranded conductors, severalchoices of insulation, and with stainlesssteel overbraid or flexible armor

RTD TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLIESPyromation’s general purpose RTD temperature sensor assemblies are used ina multitude of process and HVAC applications. Assemblies are offered with achoice of element materials, values and accuracies, a choice of element leadwireconfigurations, and a choice of sheath materials and diameters. Manyassemblies are supplied in drilled or flanged wells, and all assemblies can besupplied with Pyromation’s low cost integral head mounted RTD transmitter.RTD temperature sensors for special purpose applications can be found listedin the “Special Purpose” section of this brochure.RTD ELEMENTSMATERIALS:VALUES:Platinum, Copper, Nickel, Nickel-IronPlatinum (100, 200, 500, 1000 ohm),Copper (10 ohm), Nickel (120 ohm),Nickel-Iron (604 ohm)ACCURACIES: Platinum (± 0.12%, ± 0.1%, ± 0.03%,± 0.01% at 0 °C), all others(from ± 0.2% to ± 0.5%)ELEMENT OPTIONS:2, 3, 4 wire per element construction,single and duplex elements, wirewound or film type elementsRTD SHEATHSSHEATH MATERIALS:SHEATH DIAMETERS:SHEATH OPTIONS:316 Stainless Steel Standard(other materials available)1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", OD’sand other fractional or metric sizesCompression fittings, welded bushings,flanges, bayonet fittings, sheath bendsand Teflon ® coating of sheathCOMPLETE RTD ASSEMBLIESSHEATH TERMINATIONCONFIGURATIONS:ASSEMBLY OPTIONS:LEADWIRE TERMINATION OPTIONS:RTD Plugs and Jacks,Screw Cover and Explosion ProofHeads, Miniature Heads, Leadwiresand Special ConstructionsHigh or low temperature construction,standard or miniature size plugs andjacks, choice of 8 connecting headmaterials, leadwire with multiple choicesof insulation, leads with stainless steeloverbraid or flexible armorPlugs, jacks, spade lugs, and specialconnectors11

INSERTION PROBESThermocouple and RTD Probes forPenetrating Meat, Fish, Poultryand Other Food ProductsAVERAGING SENSORRTD Sensor to Measure Cross-SectionalTemperatures in Large Air DuctsCIP SANITARY CONNECTEDHigh Accuracy RTDs for Use in Foodand Pharmaceutical Sanitary ProcessApplicationsWET/DRY BULB TANKSPsychometric Temperature andHumidity Measurement in Smokehousesand Lumber Drying Kilns12MAGNET SENSORSpring Loaded Magnet AttachedThermocouples for Metal Surface TemperatureHIGH TEMPERATURE ASSEMBLIESThermocouples for High Temperature Service

SPECIAL PURPOSE TEMPERATURE SENSORSPyromation’s expertise in engineering design, skilled machining capabilities, and manufacturing abilities allow us to offer our customerscustom designed temperature sensors to solve those difficult temperature measurement problems found in many industrial processapplications. Many of the products depicted are specific process standards, and others are customer driven special designs. Ourengineering, sales and production departments are at our customers’ disposal to provide them with solutions to their uniquetemperature measurement problems.NON-INTRUSIVE TANK SENSORSRTD’S or Thermocouples to measure temperaturesinside single wall or jacketed mixing tanks.THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE SENSORRTD’s or Thermocouples for room temperaturemeasurements.ENGINE THERMOCOUPLESThermocouples to measure cylinder headexhaust temperatures.TRI-CLAMP TANK SENSORRTD’s or Thermocouples to measuretank temperatures with a sanitarytri-clamp connection.RUBBER COMPOUND MIXER SENSORSThermocouples with Chrome Coated Tips forAbrasive ServiceHEAT TRACING SENSORSRTDs or Thermocouples with radiuspads for pipeline temperature measurements.13

DRILLED AND FLANGED THERMOWELLSPyromation offers a wide variety of drilled and flanged thermowells to protecttemperature sensing elements from the corrosion, high pressure and high velocitiesthat can be present in many industrial process applications. Drilled thermowellsare typically manufactured from single piece bar-stock without welds.Flanged thermowells typically have their stems manufactured from single piecebar-stock and have flanges welded onto the stem. Both styles are available in severaldifferent physical configurations, in a variety of materials, and with a choiceof bore sizes and mounting threads or flange sizes. Thermowells are available asseparate components, or as a part of a complete temperature sensor assembly.DRILLED THERMOWELLS WITH THREADED MOUNTINGSSTYLES:Straight, Stepped or Tapered StemsLimited Space WellsTest ThermowellsWELL OPTIONS:Standard or heavy duty construction,1/4" or 3/8" ID bore sizes, with orwithout lagging extensions, 1/2", 3/4"or 1" NPT mounting threads, protectivecap and chainsFLANGED THERMOWELLSSTYLES:WELL OPTIONS:Straight, Stepped or Tapered Stems,Van Stone WellsStandard or heavy duty construction,1/4" or 3/8" ID bore sizes, raised orflat faced flanges, 1", 1 1/2" or 2"flange sizes, 150 through 1500# flangeratings, protective cap and chainsDRILLED WELD-IN THERMOWELLSSTYLES:Standard Tapered Stem Weld-InSocket WeldSanitary Weld-InWELL OPTIONS:1/4" or 3/8" ID bore sizes, with orwithout lagging extensionsCOMMON WELL MATERIALSBrass, Carbon Steel, Carpenter 20, 304 and 304 LC Stainless Steel, 316 and 316LCStainless Steel, 446 Stainless Steel, Hastelloy B, C, and X, Incoloy 800, Inconel 600,Monel, Nickel, A105, Titanium and Teflon ®14

TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTING HEADSPyromation’s connecting heads are recognized as the Processing Industry’s standard.We offer several different styles. Our screw cover heads are offered in five differentmetal alloy configurations and two thermoplastic materials. Pyromation also offers analuminum flip top head as an alternative style. These heads meet several differentNEMA requirements, including two UL ® listed explosion proof offerings, and they aredesigned to accept a choice of six different ceramic terminal blocks or our patentedRTD transmitter. The flip-top style heads also accept DIN standard terminal blocksand transmitters. A miniature nickel plated steel head is also available with a choiceof terminal block configurations. All heads are available as an integral part of ourtemperature sensor assemblies or as separate component parts.METAL ALLOY CONNECTING HEADSCOMMON SPECIFICATIONS:Stainless steel chains, pins, and hardware,gasketed screw covers, accepts Series 340ceramic terminal blocks or PyromationtransmittersMATERIAL: 316L Stainless Steel Miniature NickelCast IronPlated SteelAluminumAluminum Flip topPROCESSING OPENING: 1/2" or 3/4" NPT 1/8" or 1/4" NPT1/2" thru 1" NPT1/8" thru 1" NPT1/2" or 3/4" NPTCONDUIT OPENING: 3/4"NPT Grommet or3/4"NPTCompression FittingEXPLOSION PROOF UL ® LISTED CONNECTING HEADSCOMMON SPECIFICATIONS:Stainless steel chains and pins, gasketedscrew covers, accepts Series 340 ceramicterminal blocks or Pyromation transmittersMATERIAL:316L Stainless Steel,Cast Iron Body/Aluminum CapPROCESSING OPENING:CONDUIT OPENING:1/2" or 3/4" NPT3/4" NPTSERIES 340 CERAMICTHERMOPLASTIC CONNECTING HEADSCOMMON SPECIFICATIONS:Stainless steel chains and pins,O-ringsealed screw covers, integral self containedterminals or will accept Series 340 ceramicterminal blocks or Pyromation transmittersMATERIAL:PROCESSING OPENING:Polypropylene, Delrin1/2" NPTCONDUIT OPENING:3/4"NPTSTEATITE TERMINAL BLOCKSBLOCK TYPE NUMBER OFTERMINALSMAX. WIREGAUGE/SCREW TYPESingle28 Gauge (8-32 SS)Duplex 48 Gauge (8-32 SS)Triplex 2, 3, 4 or 6 10 Gauge (5-40 SS)ELECTRICAL RATING: NEC Class 2SPRING LOADINGCAPABILITYNoNoYes15

INSULATED THERMOCOUPLE & THERMOCOUPLE EXTENSION WIRE and CABLEPyromation offers thermocouple grade and extension grade wire in multiplewire gauge sizes, stranded or solid conductors, standard or special limits oferror, with a wide selection of insulation materials, and with a choice of metaloverbraid materials. Many combinations are available from stock with sameday shipments. Special constructions are available upon request.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSTHERMOCOUPLE TYPES:J, K, T, E, N, R, S, B, CWIRE GAUGE RANGE: 14 through 30CONDUCTOR TYPES:INSULATION MATERIALS:Solid or StrandedSingle and Double Fiberglass,\ HighTemperature Fiberglass,Teflon ® (TFE,FEP, PFA, PTFE), Ceramic Fiber,Kapton, Vitreous Silica Fiber, TefzelServTex Braid, PVCMULTIPAIR THERMOCOUPLE EXTENSION CABLEPyromation’s multipair thermocouple extension cable is offered with a choiceof the number of cabled pairs, individually or overall shielded pairs, and in allthermocouple calibration types. Cables and individual pairs are ANSI/ASTMcolor coded with pairs individually numbered; cables are supplied with copperdrain and insulated copper communication wire, and with jacket splitting ripcord.Special constructions are available upon request.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSTHERMOCOUPLE TYPES:CONDUCTOR SIZE and TYPE:J, K, T, E, N, R, S, B, C20 Gauge - SolidAVAILABLE PAIRS: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24INSULATION (PAIRS/JACKET):PAIRS SHIELDING:CABLE BUNDLE SHIELDING:Extruded PVCAluminizied Polyester TapeAluminum Backed Mylar TapeRTD WIRE and CABLEPyromation offers RTD wire and cable for general process use. Offerings includechoices of the number of conductors, conductor sizes, insulating materials andoptional metal overbraid. Special constructions are available upon request.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSNUMBER OF CONDUCTORS: 2, 3, 4, 616STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTOR SIZES:CONDUCTOR PLATINGS:INSULATION MATERIALS:20, 22, 24, 28 GaugeSilver, Nickel or Tinned CopperPVC, Teflon ® (TFE, FEP, PTFE), Fiberglass

INSTRUMENTATIONPyromation’s instrumentation for temperature sensors and other process sensing devicesallows you to select and transmit process variable signals, indicate process variable conditions,and provide process condition alarms when desired.TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTERSPyromation’s patented temperature transmitters have found wide acceptance in all processingindustries due to their high reliability, small size and low cost. The transmitter’s size allowsintegral mounting in Pyromation’s screw cover terminal heads and most other enclosures.Transmitters are available as part of a temperature sensor assembly or as stand alone units. Weoffer optional DIN rail clips for convenient mounting.TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTERSPyromation temperature transmitters are 2-wire transmitters with analog output.MODELS:Series 440 Programmable RTD Temperature TransmitterInputs: Pt100 2 or 3 wire RTD sensorHead or DIN Rail MountedSeries 441 Programmable Temperature TransmitterInputs: Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni500, NI1000 2, 3 or 4 wire RTD sensor,Thermocouples, Resistance or millivoltHead or DIN Rail MountedSeries 442 Programmable HART ® Temperature TransmitterInputs: Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni500, NI1000 2, 3 or 4 wire RTD sensor,Thermocouples, Resistance or millivoltHART ® ProtocolHead or DIN Rail MountedSeries 450 Programmable Integral Temperature TransmitterInputs: Pt100 4 wire RTD sensorCompact design ideal for measurement in tanks and pipesSELECTOR SWITCHESPyromation’s panel mount selector switches can accept up to 12 separate signalsfrom thermocouples or 3 wire RTD sensors. Any one of these signals can beselected to feed an input into an indicating or data recording instrument. Casesare available in either 1/8 or 1/4 DIN size configurations.SELECTOR SWITCHESFEATURES: 12 Input Points (T/C or 3 Wire RTD)Non-Shorting Switch(Break before make)DIGITAL PROCESS INDICATORSMODELS: Series 6101/16 DIN Controller, Flexible Input/Output Options, Large LED Display,One Latchable Relay is Standard, Heat/Cool Operation, Two Process Alarms,Loop Alarm, Auto/Manual Tuning, PC Configuration, Process Variable Retransmit OptionSeries 8101/8 DIN Indicator, Flexible Input/Output Options, Large LED Display,One Latchable Relay is Standard, Four Digit LED Display, Up to 3 Alarms,Transmitter Power Supply Option, Min/Max Value Hold, Engineering Units,PC Configuration, Process Variable Retransmit Option17

TEMPERATURE SENSOR ACCESSORIESPyromation offers a large selection of complementary temperature sensor accessoriesfor use with thermocouple and RTD temperature sensing assemblies.Offerings include quick disconnect plugs and jacks, multiple circuit jack panelsand enclosures, sensor mounting fittings, compensated terminal blocks, barethermocouple wire, ceramic insulators, and pyrometer lances and replacementlance tips.CONNECTORS AND MULTI CIRCUIT JACK PANELSPLUG AND JACK CONNECTORS:Thermocouple CompensatedUncompensated Copper (RTD)Standard and Miniature Sizes2 or 3 Pin ConnectorsDuplex ConnectorsJab-In StylesOPTIONS:350 °F to 800 °F temperature ratings,hollow or solid pin construction, sheathand leadwire mounting hardware,protective rubber bootsTEMPERATURE SENSOR MOUNTING HARDWAREMOUNTING FITTINGS:One-Time Adjustable Compression FittingsRe-Adjustable Compression FittingsSingle and Double Ended ThreadedHex FittingsSpring Loaded Well FittingsThreaded and Adjustable FlangesBayonet FittingsOPTIONS:For most standard sheath diameters,mounting threads for all standard NPTand metric thread sizes, brass andstainless materials, Teflon ® , neopreneor lava compression fitting ferrulesMISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIESACCESSORY ITEMS:Bare Thermocouple WireCeramic InsulatorsCompensated Terminals andTerminal BlocksMolten Metal Lances and ReplacementThermocouple TipsPipe FittingsPlug and Jack Hardware18

®FO RTWAYN E,INDIANA®5211 Industrial RoadFort Wayne, IN 46825, USAPhone: (260) 484-2580Fax: (800) 837-6805 or (260) 482-6805http://www.pyromation.comBrochure CB-01 10-03