Mounting Tmp115 Probes - Vaisala RFL100 Quick Manual

Mounting TMP115 Probes

Wide-range temperature-only probe for measurement in extreme conditions. Probe body can
be integrated with RFL100 housing or connected using a cable. Sensor tip is permanently
connected to the probe body with a thin cable. Available as 50 cm (1 ft 7.7 in) and 3 m (9.8 ft)
long versions. Sensor tip diameter 4.8 mm (0.19 in).
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Figure 4 TMP115 Probe
1 Plastic sleeve that locks the probe body in place when integrated with the RFL100
housing.
2 Probe body with measurement electronics. Operating temperature range
-40 ... +60 °C (-40 ... +140 °F).
3 Sensor cable. Do not cut or bend into a tight loop.
4 Sensor tip. Secure using a zip tie or insert into thermal dampener block for added thermal
mass. Operating temperature range -196 ... +90 °C (-320.8 ... +194 °F).
CAUTION!
than that of the probe body. Leave the probe body outside the measured
environment if possible, and avoid inserting it in environments that are outside
its operating range.
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The operating temperature range of the sensor tip is much wider
When working with equipment in extremely cold temperatures, use
appropriate personal protective equipment such as thermally
insulated gloves and clothing. Wear protective eyewear if working
with coolants such as liquid nitrogen, and observe safe handling and
storage precautions.
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