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TS-3 temperature sensor 5/147

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Overview

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Design
Clearance Tapped conduit (supplied by others)coupling (supplied by others)TS-3plate or wall flange or wall locknut ()supplied by others The TS-3 temperature sensor provides an input signal for tem-perature compensation of specific Siemens ultrasonic level con-trollers.

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Benefits •Chemically resistant ETFE enclosure•Fast response time •Approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Note: Clearance Hole /Locknut Installationmethod is not suitablefor pressure applications.

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Application

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Temperature compensation is essential in applications where temperature variations of the sound medium are expected. By installing the temperature sensor close to the sound path of the associated ultrasonic transducer, a signal representative of the sound medium’s ambient temperature is obtained. The tem- perature sensor should not be mounted in direct sunlight.The TS-3 is used in conjunction with ultrasonic transducers that do not have an integral temperature sensor. It is also recom-mended in professional cases where the integral temperature sensor of the transducer cannot be used. The following conditions are typical for use of the TS-3 sensor: where a fast reaction to temperature variations is required, where a flanged ultrasonic transducer is used, or where high tempera-tures are encountered. The TS-3 is not compatible with devices using the TS-2 or LTS-1 temperature sensors. Refer to the associated transceiver man- ual for more details.•Key Applications: For use in applications where temperature sensor measurement from transducer does not accurately represent vessel temperature. Used for applications requiring quick temperature response (open channel monitoring).
TS-3 temperature sensor Siemens FI 01 · 2009