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Overview
The TxBlock-USB is a high-accuracy, loop-powered head-mounted temperature transmitter designed for industrial environments. It supports various sensor types, including thermocouples, Pt100, Pt1000, NTC, and 0-50 mV signals, offering flexibility and robustness against interferences. The device features a linearized 4-20 mA output and configurable measurement range, with the capability for field calibration fine-tuning.

Key Features

Sensor type flexibility: Supports multiple sensor types.
Easy USB configuration: Built-in USB port for configuration and calibration.
Robustness: High immunity to electromagnetic interference.
Rangeability: Fully rangeable with configurable measurement range.
Calibration: Allows 2-point calibration and can be supplied with an accredited calibration certificate.

Sensor Input and Measurement Range
The transmitter supports a wide range of thermocouples (K, J, R, S, T, N, E, B) and resistance temperature detectors (Pt100, Pt1000), with specific measurement ranges for each type. It also supports NTC sensors and 0-50 mV signals.

Accuracy
Accuracy varies by sensor type, with typical accuracies ranging from 0.1% for thermocouples and mV signals to 0.3% for NTC sensors.

Output and Power Supply

Output Signal: Linearized 4-20 or 20-4 mA current, 2-wire.
Resolution: 2 μA.
Temperature Effect: ±0.16% per 25°C.
Response Time: Typical 1.6 seconds.
Power Supply: 10 to 35 Vdc.

Operating Conditions

Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F).
Humidity: 0 to 90% RH.

Approvals and Standards

CE and RoHS compliant.
NAMUR NE43 compliant.
Conforms to EN 61326-1: 2006.

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 43.5 mm diameter x 20.5 mm height.
Housing Material: ABS UL94-HB.
Mounting: DIN form B sensor head.

Configuration and Interface

Interface: USB micro-B type with silicon cover protection.
Configuration Software: TxConfig II for Windows PCs and TxConfig for Android smartphones.

Calibration and Certification
The TxBlock-USB can be provided with an accredited calibration certificate, recognized by ILAC, ensuring low uncertainty and high accuracy.

Catalog excerpts

Head Mount Temperature Transmitter S Sensor type flexibility S Easy USB configuration S Excellent robustness against interferences S Fully rangeable S Field calibration fine tuning TxBlock-USB is an excellent and powerful high-accuracy loop-powered head mounted temperature transmitter. It accepts several types of sensors - thermocouples, Pt100, Pt1000, NTC and 0-50 mV signal - all-in-one model, with linearized 4-20 mA output and configurable measurement range. It allows 2 points calibration for field tuning and can be supplied also with accredited calibration certificate according to ILAC recognition, and additionally can be supplied already preconfigured with customer parameters. As a world class device, TxBlock-USB is compliant with the leading standards of electromagnetic compatibility, and is highly immune and reliable device for industrial environment. The innovative built-in USB port allows configuration, easy commissioning and fine tuning on periodic calibration reviews. We Measure, We Control, We Record

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Plug MicroB ACCREDITED CALIBRATION TxBlock-USB can be provided with accredited certificate of calibration from factory. The customer takes the advantage of a ready-to-use devide with very low uncertainty on the accuracy. The certificate is ILAC recognized, giving to customer assurance of international laboratory accreditation. ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS Sensor Type Sensor Input Measurement Range Thermocouple K Thermocouple J Thermocouple R Thermocouple S Thermocouple T Thermocouple N Thermocouple E Thermocouple B Pt100 (2-wire, 3-wire and 4-wire) Pt100 (3-wire) NTC (2-wire) 0-50 mV Temperature Unit...

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