ALT THERMOCOUPLE ALARM

Detail

ALT

Limit Alarms (rotary switch adj.) AL-UNIT

THERMOCOUPLE ALARM

Functions & Features
• Providing SPDT relay outputs at preset input levels
• Direct input from a thermocouple
• Dual (Hi/Lo) trip
• 7-segment linearization
• Burnout protection
• High-accuracy cold junction compensation
• Energized or de-energized coil at a tripped condition selectable
• Rotary switch setpoint adjustments
• Enclosed relays
• Relays can be powered 110 V DC
• High-density mounting
Typical Applications
• Annunciator
• Various alarm applications
 

MODEL: ALT–[1][2][3]–[4][5]

ORDERING INFORMATION
• Code number: ALT-[1][2][3]-[4][5]
Specify a code from below for each [1] through [5].
(e.g. ALT-221-B/BN/Q)
• Temperature range (e.g. 0 – 800°C)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01/S01)

[1] INPUT THERMOCOUPLE
1: (PR) (Usable Range 0 to 1760°C, 32 to 3200°F)
2: K (CA) (Usable range -270 to +1370°C, -454 to +2498°F)
3: E (CRC) (Usable range -270 to +1000°C, -454 to +1832°F)
4: J (IC) (Usable range -210 to +1200°C, -346 to +2192°F)
5: T (CC) (Usable range -270 to +400°C, -454 to +752°F)
6: B (RH) (Usable range 0 to 1820°C, 32 to 3308°F)
7: R (Usable range -50 to +1760°C, -58 to +3200°F)
8: S (Usable range -50 to +1760°C, -58 to +3200°F)
N: N (Usable range -270 to +1300°C, -454 to +2372°F)
0: Specify

[2] SETPOINT 1 OUTPUT
1: Hi (coil energized at alarm)
2: Hi (coil de-energized at alarm)
3: Lo (coil energized at alarm)
4: Lo (coil de-energized at alarm)

[3] SETPOINT 2 OUTPUT
1: Hi (coil energized at alarm)
2: Hi (coil de-energized at alarm)
3: Lo (coil energized at alarm)
4: Lo (coil de-energized at alarm)

[4] POWER INPUT
AC Power
B: 100 V AC
C: 110 V AC
D: 115 V AC
F: 120 V AC
G: 200 V AC
H: 220 V AC
J: 240 V AC
DC Power
S: 12 V DC
R: 24 V DC
V: 48 V DC
P: 110 V DC

[5] OPTIONS (multiple selections)
Burnout
blank: Upscale burnout
/BL: Downscale burnout
/BN: No burnout
Other Options
blank: none
/Q: Option other than the above (specify the specification)

SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q (multiple selections)
COATING (For the detail, refer to M-System's web site.)
/C01: Silicone coating
/C02: Polyurethane coating
/C03: Rubber coating
TERMINAL SCREW MATERIAL
/S01: Stainless steel

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Construction: Plug-in
Connection: M3.5 screw terminals
Screw terminal: Chromated steel (standard) or stainless steel
Housing material: Flame-resistant resin (black)
Isolation: Input to output 1 to output 2 to power
Setpoint adjustments: 10-position rotary switches (front); 0 – 99 % independently; 1 % increments
Linearization: Standard
Cold junction compensation: CJC sensor attached to the
input terminals
Hysteresis (deadband): 0.7 – 2.5 %
Front LEDs: Red lights turn on when the coils are energized.
Power ON timer: Relays de-energized for approx. 2 seconds after power is turned on.

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum span: 3 mV
Offset: Max. 1.5 times span
Input resistance: 30 kΩ min.
Burnout sensing: 0.1 μA

Minimum span (in °C)
(PR): min. span 370°C
K (CA): min. span 75°C
E (CRC): min. span 50°C
J (IC): min. span 60°C
T (CC): min. span 75°C
B (RH): min. span 780°C
R: min. span 360°C
S: min. span 380°C
N: min. span 110°C

Minimum span (in °F)
(PR): min. span 670°F
K (CA): min. span 140°F
E (CRC): min. span 90°F
J (IC): min. span 110°F
T (CC): min. span 140°F
B (RH): min. span 1410°F
R: min. span 650°F
S: min. span 690°F
N: min. span 200°F

Remark: The described accuracy may be partially not satisfied when the temperature ranges below 0°C.  Consult factory.

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
■ Relay Contact: 100 V AC @ 1 A (cos ø = 1)
120 V AC @ 1 A (cos ø = 1)
240 V AC @ 0.5 A (cos ø = 1)
30 V DC @ 1 A (resistive load)
Maximum switching voltage: 380 V AC or 125 V DC
Maximum switching power: 120 VA or 30 W
Minimum load: 5 V DC @ 10 mA
Mechanical life: 5 x 10⁷ cycles
For maximum relay life with inductive loads, external protection is recommended.

INSTALLATION
Power input
• AC: Operational voltage range: rating ±10 %,
50/60 ±2 Hz, approx. 2 VA
• DC: Operational voltage range: rating ±10 %, or 85 – 150 V for 110 V rating (ripple 10 % p-p max.)
approx. 2 W (80 mA at 24 V)
Operating temperature: -5 to +60°C (23 to 140°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: Surface or DIN rail
Weight: 370 g (0.82 lb)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span
Setpoint accuracy: ±0.8 % (at over 400°C or 750°F for R, S and PR; over 770°C or 1420°F for B)
Trip point repeatability: ±0.05 %
(at over 400°C or 750°F for R, S and PR; over 770°C or 1420°F for B)
Cold junction compensation error
(at 20°C ±10°C or 68°F ±18°F)
  K, E, J, T & N: ±0.5°C or ±0.9°F
  S, R & PR: ±1°C or ±1.8°F
Temp. coefficient: ±0.015 %/°C (±0.008 %/°F)
  (at over 400°C or 750°F for R, S and PR; over 770°C or 1420°F for B)
Response time: Approx. 0.5 sec. (0 – 100 % at 90 % setpoint)
Burnout response: ≤ 10 sec.
Line voltage effect: ±0.1 % over voltage range
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 2000 V AC @1 minute (input to output 1 to output 2 to power to ground)

EXTERNAL VIEW

DIMENSIONS unit: mm (inch)

TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm (inch)

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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