Safety Thermocouple Sensor TC296

SIL 2 Certified Safety Thermocouple Sensor for Water, Oil & Air Temperature Monitoring

The TC296 Safety Thermocouple Sensor is a high-performance industrial temperature sensor developed for functional safety applications requiring reliable and fast temperature measurement in water, oil, and air. Certified as a Safety Temperature Limiter (STL50) sensor in accordance with DIN EN 14597 and available with ATEX Ex ia certification, the TC296 is ideal for critical industrial processes. Featuring dual replaceable thermocouples, a robust Inconel 600 protection tube, and a pressure rating of 40 bar, it delivers dependable performance in demanding industrial environments.

Key Features:

  • 🛡️ SIL 2 Safety Temperature Limiter

    Certified for Safety Temperature Limiter (STL50) applications in accordance with DIN EN 14597, providing dependable temperature monitoring for safety-related industrial systems. (Exhaust gas applications excluded.)

  • 💥 ATEX Ex ia Certified

    Available with ATEX Ex ia GD certification, making it suitable for hazardous gas and dust environments where intrinsically safe temperature measurement is required.

  • 🌡️ Dual Replaceable Thermocouples

    Equipped with two isolated and replaceable thermocouples, available in Type J, Type K, or Type N, providing measurement redundancy and improved system reliability.

    • Type J: -100°C to +600°C
    • Type K: -100°C to +900°C
    • Type N: -100°C to +1000°C

Key Features:

  • ⚡ Fast Temperature Response

    Designed for rapid process monitoring with typical T63.2 response times of:

    • Water: 20 seconds
    • Oil: 30 seconds
    • Air: 85 seconds

    Ideal for applications requiring quick thermal response.

  • 🛡️ Heavy-Duty Industrial Construction

    Features a durable 9/6 mm Inconel 600 (W-No. 2.4816) protection tube, providing excellent resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and high-temperature industrial environments.

  • 🔧 Reliable Process Installation

    Designed with a G½ B process connection, BSZ aluminum terminal head with snap lid, IP65 protection, and supports process pressures up to 40 bar, ensuring long-term industrial reliability.

Applications:

  • 🏭 Industrial Process Plants

    Provides reliable temperature monitoring in industrial processing systems handling liquids, gases, and thermal media.

  • 💧 Water & Oil Temperature Monitoring

    Ideal for monitoring process temperatures in water circuits, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, and heat transfer equipment.

  • 🔥 Heating & Thermal Systems

    Suitable for boilers, heaters, thermal oil systems, and industrial heat treatment equipment requiring safety-certified temperature sensing.

  • 🤖 Safety & Process Automation

    Designed for integration into Safety Temperature Limiters (STL), PLCs, DCS, and industrial automation systems where dependable temperature measurement is essential.

Why Choose This Solution?

The TC296 Safety Thermocouple Sensor combines certified functional safety, fast response performance, and rugged industrial construction to deliver reliable temperature measurement in critical process applications.

SIL 2 & DIN EN 14597 Certified

Designed for safety temperature limiter applications.

ATEX Ex ia Available

Safe operation in hazardous gas and dust environments.

Dual Replaceable Thermocouples

Type J, K, or N for dependable measurement and easy maintenance.

Heavy-Duty Industrial Design

Inconel 600 protection tube, 40 bar pressure rating, and IP65 terminal head for long-lasting performance.

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