Sensor Box

Sensor Box

Sensor Box

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document introduces the Sensor Box-B-06, a modular temperature sensor assembly system designed for instrumentation maintenance professionals. It aims to improve process uptime, reduce costs, and minimize emergency orders and inventory levels.
Problem Statement: The document describes a common issue faced by maintenance professionals: the failure of temperature sensors leading to potential process shutdowns. The Sensor Box-B-06 offers a solution by allowing quick assembly and installation of new sensors, reducing downtime significantly.
Product Features:
  • Flexibility: Adaptable to various industries such as power, chemical, refining, and offshore oil production.
  • Comprehensive: Includes a variety of sensor types and hardware options.
  • Self-contained: All necessary tools and parts are included.
  • Industrial-grade: Rugged design suitable for harsh environments.
  • Ease of Use: Comes with complete and easy-to-follow instructions.
Specifications: The Sensor Box is specified in three stages:
  1. Foundation: Includes the toolbox and tools required for sensor assembly.
  2. Sensor Diameter: Options for 0.250” or 0.188” diameters.
  3. Terminal Heads: Options for NEMA 4 or explosion-proof terminal heads.
Ordering Information: The document provides detailed ordering codes for various sensor types, terminal heads, and other components. It includes specifications for thermocouples and RTDs with different calibrations and lead types.
Component Details: The document lists various parts such as housings, spring-loading kits, compression fittings, and terminal blocks, specifying their compatibility with different sensor diameters.
Contact Information: The document provides contact details for United Electric Controls' sales offices across the U.S., Canada, and international locations, along with a brief overview of Applied Sensor Technologies.
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a modular temperature sensor assembly system for the instrumentation maintenance professional Benefits: • Improved process uptime • Reduced expediting & related costs • Fewer emergency orders • Lower inventory

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You Have A Problem... 3:00 PM on a Friday afternoon, and you’ve just discovered a temperature sensor has failed in an important process. The Safety Engineer wants the process shut down, but you’re under pressure to keep production moving. You’re going to spend the rest of the afternoon in “Panic Mode,” calling every sensor supplier you can think of, begging for the best delivery at a premium. Not very pretty. If this sounds familiar, then the SENSOR BOX™ was developed to help improve your life. Maintenance or instrument technicians can now build a new temperature sensor assembly, install it and...

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How to build a part number: Specify a total of 6 sensor pods using the codes below, along with the quantity (e.g., “P11Q3” indicates (3) J type thermocouples) E1Q3: Contains: (3) NEMA 4 rated terminal heads (3) Ceramic terminal blocks (3) Spring-loading kits (3) US1011 union connectors (6) NS1002 stainless steel nipples (2” long) Base: SB250 – Sensor Tool Box for 0.250” diameter sensors (contains (6) HS2524 housings, TS1092 nylon wire guides, custom crimper, wire stripper, tube cutter, screwdriver, tape measure and instructions SB188 – Sensor Tool Box for 0.188” diameter sensors (contains (6)...

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common parts available for all diameters Terminal Heads with 4-Post Terminal Block Included (1/2” NPT process conn.) Part Number Conduit Connection Aluminum, ordinary locations Aluminum, ordinary locations (Std. with kit) Cast iron, ordinary locations Cast iron, ordinary locations Black polypropylene, ordinary locations White polypropylene, ordinary locations 316 stainless steel, ordinary locations Aluminum, explosion-proof, 3-post block Aluminum, explosion-proof, 3-post block Terminal Blocks Stainless Steel Nipples (1/2” NPT) NS1001 Plugs and Jacks (see next page for crimp insert) PT05- Thermocouple...

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parts designed for use with .250” o.d. sensors parts designed for use with .188” o.d. sensors Thermocouple Sensor Pods* (standard limits of error with 48” leads) Thermocouple Sensor Pods* (standard limits of error with 48” leads) Ungrounded junction, fiberglass insulation (specify J, K, E or T calibration; e.g., MI1113KU) Ungrounded junction, fiberglass insulation (specify J, K, E or T calibration; e.g., MI1115KU) Grounded junction, fiberglass insulation (specify J, K, E or T calibration; e.g., MI1113KG) Grounded junction, fiberglass insulation (specify J, K, E or T calibration; e.g., MI1115KG)...

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outline drawings of some of the assemblies that can be built using sensor Box™ components Dimensional drawings for all models may be found at www.appliedsensortech.com

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Connection Length Connection Length

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pplied Sensor Technologies, a division of United Electric Controls, is a major manufacturer of thermocouple, RTD, thermistor and other temperature sensor assemblies. ISO 9001:2000 certified and a leading practitioner of JIT and Lean Manufacturing methods, Applied Sensor Technologies has expertise in a wide variety of process applications, from the blast furnace to the blast freezer; from chemical processing to food processing. Please visit our website: www.appliedsensortech.com, or give us a call at 617-923-6966! U.S. Sales Offices United Electric Controls 31 Old Stage Road Hampton Falls, NH...

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