Table A-2. Rosemount 248 Transmitter input Options, Accuracy, and Ambient Temperature Effects
Sensor
2-, 3-, 4-wire RTDs
(3)
Pt 100
( = 0.00385)
(4)
Pt 100
( = 0.003916)
(3)
Pt 200
(3)
Pt 500
(3)
Pt 1000
(5)
Ni 120
(6)
Cu 10
Cu 50 ( = 0.00428)
Cu 100 ( = 0.00428)
Cu 50 ( = 0.00426)
Cu 100 ( = 0.00426)
PT 50 ( = 0.00391)
PT 100 ( = 0.00391)
(7)
Thermocouples
(8)(9)
Type B
(8)
Type E
(8)
Type J
(8)(10)
Type K
(8)
Type N
(8)
Type R
(8)
Type S
(1) Input ranges are for transmitter only. Actual sensor (RTD or Thermocouple) operating ranges may be more limited. See "Sensor specifications" on page -57
Appendix A: Sensor specifications
(2) Change in ambient is with reference to the calibration temperature of the transmitter at 68 °F (20 °C) from factory.
(3) IEC 751, 1995.
(4) JIS 1604, 1981.
(5) Edison Curve No. 7.
(6) Edison Copper Winding No. 15.
(7) Total accuracy for thermocouple measurement: sum of accuracy +0.5 °C.
(8) NIST Monograph 175, IEC 584.
(9) Fixed accuracy for NIST Type B is ±5.4 °F (±3.0 °C) from 212 to 572 °F (100 to 300 °C).
(10) Fixed accuracy for NIST Type K is ±1.3 °F (±0.7 °C) from -292 to -130 °F (-130 to -90 °C).
Transmitter accuracy example
When using a Pt 100 (a = 0.00385) sensor input with a 0 to 100 °C span: Accuracy would be