Murphy RTD Transmitter RTDT Series User Manual

Warning, Description, Specifications

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RTD Transmitter Installation Instructions
RTDT Series Models

RTDT-96091N

Revised 01-01

Section 10

00-02-0849

Description

The Murphy RTD transmitter is designed to accept a signal from an RTD sensing
element, and to provide a linearized 4 to 20 mA output current. The output cur-
rent is directly proportional to the temperature of the RTD temperature sensor.
Since the temperature is converted to a current signal, voltage drops in the power
supply leads to the transmitter have no effect on the integrity of the signal. As long
as the transmitter has sufficient DC voltage at its terminals, it will produce a cur-
rent linearly proportional to temperature. This means that the transmitter may be
remote mounted but should be near the sensor, reducing the effects of noise and
minimizing errors due to long leads on the RTD sensor. The RTD instruments
have screw terminal connections and accept 2 or 3 wire RTD's* . They include
high resolution, 24-turn zero and span potentiometers and each unit is calibrat-
ed after a minimum of 48 hours burn-in and checkout time.
*

Three wire RTD's compensate for leadwire resistance.

Specifications

Sensor Input: Platinum RTD 100 ohms
Output Span: 4 to 20 mA
Loop Power Supply Voltage: Typically 24 VDC; when using Loop Resistance
Graph 13 – 40 VDC.
Temperature Span: 50°F (28°C) minimum; 1000°F (556°C) maximum
Calibrated Accuracy: 0.1 %
Conformity: 0.1 % of Span
Ranges: -60 to 140°F; 0 to 400°F
Ambient Temperature Limits: -30 to 165°F (-34 to 74°C)
Power Supply Effect: 0.001% volt
Current: 3.4 mA minimum; 30 mA maximum.
Upscale Burnout:
Standard
Reversed Polarity Protection: Standard
Nominal Zero and Span Adjustments: ±10%
Connections: Screw Terminal

Power Supply

Transmitters are designed for a nominal 24 VDC power supply. They will
operate with a 13 to 40 VDC supply at the transmitter power supply terminals.
Use the following formulas to determine maximum resistive loading (RL)
allowed for the power supply used, or to determine minimum supply voltage (V)
required for fixing resistive loads. Formulas assume a max. current of 20 mA.

NOTE:

Devices such as Murphy’s EMS Series controllers, 400 and 500 Series PLC

controllers, and the RMU16 have 250 ohms resistors that add to the resistve loading.

Power Supply Voltage

Resistive Load

(Minimum)

(Maximum)

V= (0.02 A x RL) +13 V

RL=(V - 13) /0.02

Example:

Example:

550 ohm load

24 VDC power supply

V=0.02 x 550 +13

RL=(24 V - 13 V) /0.02

V= 24 VDC minimum power supply

RL=550 ohm maximum

Wiring

The terminal strip on the transmitter accepts 14 to 22 gauge wires. Copper wire is
to be used since special compensation wire is not required. Route all transmitter
wiring in separate conduit to isolate it from high voltage or high current carrying
lines. It is also recommended that shielded wire be used for the 4-20 mA signal.

Please read the following information before installing. A visual inspection of this product for damage during shipping is recommended
before mounting. It is your responsibility to have a qualified person install this unit and make sure it conforms to NEC and local codes.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF THIS MURPHY PRODUCT

Disconnect all electrical power to the machine.

Make sure the machine cannot operate during installation.

Follow all safety warnings of the machine manufacturer.

Read and follow all installation instructions.

ZERO

Rlin

SPAN

NOTE

NOTE: Slot accepts 6-32 screw

0.138 in. (3.50 mm)

1.080 in.

(27.43 mm)

0.14 in.

(3.55 mm)

2.20 in. (55.8 mm) Max.

0.67 in.
(17.1 mm)

1.50 in. (38.1 mm) Max.

ZERO

Rlin

SPAN

Indicator
Controller

RTD

White

DC Power Supply

+

+

--

--

Red

Red

Dimensions

CAUTION:

Do Not connect power to the RTD input. Do Not

connect power to the RTD itself. Do Not use AC line power.

Loop Resistance Graph

Supply voltage for the RTDT must be within 13-40 VDC. The figure below shows
the minimum supply voltage (VDC) required for a given load resistance (RL).

1500

1000

500

250

10

20

30

40

50

13

18

0

Under

Voltage

Area

Operating

Area

18V, 250

23V, 500

33V,
1000

Over

Voltage

Area

Total Load Resistance (RL)

*

Power Supply Voltage (VDC)

*

NOTE: Cable resistance effect included in RL.

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