Connecting A Prt Or Thermistor Probe; Connecting A Thermocouple; Figure 4 Thermocouple Connections - Fluke 1529 User Manual

All possible configurations are shown in Figure 3 on page 16.
6.4.1

Connecting a PRT or Thermistor Probe

PRT and thermistor probes are attached to the resistance input module via Hart
Scientific mini-DWF connectors. These patented connectors accept bare wire,
spade, or mini banana plug terminations. The connectors are color coded for
ease in connecting lead-wires.
When using 2- and 3-wire sensors, the accuracy of the 1529 is reduced as
stated in the specifications. Compensation is made for 3-wire PRTs, but the dif-
ference in lead resistance affects the measurement accuracy. The 1529 ther-
mometer readout is unable to compensate for 2-wire lead resistance.
Attach the lead-wires of the probes as shown in Figure 5 on page 22. The top
termainals sense current and the bottom terminals sense potential.
6.4.2

Connecting a Thermocouple

The 1529 thermocouple input module accepts both standard and sub-miniature
size thermocouple connectors. The connection is made with the positive termi-
nal on the right and the negative terminal on the left. You must use a connector
that matches the thermocouple type for the internal RJC to be accurate. For ex-
ample, if you are using a type K thermocouple you must also use a type K con-
nector, which is made from the same type of metal. For best results, wait two
minutes before measuring after inserting the thermocouple connector into the
input module.

Figure 4 Thermocouple Connections

6 General Operation
Probe Input Modules
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