Signal and Power Input Connections
7.5.1 COLD JUNCTION COMPENSATION BOARD WIRING
Figure 7-21 shows the wiring hookup for thermocouples. Use the following table to determine which
colored wired get connected to the positive and negative terminals.
Note: Positive (+) and Negative (-) wiring designations are molded into the plastic cover.
7.5.2 THERMOCOUPLE WIRE COLORS
+
J1
TC
–
J2
T/C COLD
JUNCTION
COMPENSATION
BOARD
Figure 7-21. Directly-Connected Thermocouple
Table 7-1. Thermocouple Wire Colors
T/C
TYPE
J
K
T
E
N
R
S
B
DIN J
+ E
1
P9
+ S
2
– S
3
METER
– E
1
P3
+ R
2
– R
3
USA
WIRE COLORS
_ LEAD
+ LEAD
White
Red
Yellow
Red
Blue
Red
Purple
Red
Orange
Red
Black
Red
Black
Red
Gray
Red
Red
Blue
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