RTD Alarms and Transmitters

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• LoopTracker ^® LEDs
• Hot-Swappable Plug-In Design
• Zero and Span Transmitter Output Calibration
• Push to Test Output
• Full I/O/Power Isolation

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Dam Bubbler
Measure Heat Exchanger Δ Temperature
Control Heat Exchanger Δ Temperature
Chiller Temperature
Bearing Temperature
Motor Temperature
Motor Overheating
Motor Bearings

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RTD Input Alarm Trips

Factory Configured

APD 1400  from $289
APD 1420  from $309

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Specify RTD type and temperature range
Factory configured
10 Ω to 2000 Ω RTD including
100 Ω: 0.00385α, 0.00391α,
10 Ω Cu, 1000 Ω Ni-Fe,
120 Ω Ni or Special
APD 1400 Single Alarm Trip
Dual SPDT contact sets
Standard: HI alarm, non-latching, normal acting
See data sheet for alarm options
APD 1420 Dual Alarm Trip
2 independent SPDT contact sets
Standard: HI/LO alarms, non-latching, normal acting
See data sheet for alarm options

• 2-wire or 3-wire RTD
• Lead wire compensation for 3-wire
• User adjustable setpoint(s)
• User adjustable deadband(s)
• 8 Amp SPDT contacts
• Input LoopTracker LED
• Alarm status LEDs
• Alarm options: LO, HI/HI, LO/LO
• Optional reverse acting
• Optional latching alarms
• Push to test/reset
• Remote push to test/reset
• Full I/O/power isolation
• Removable plugs
• DIN rail mount without tools
• Universal power 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC
• D option for 9-30 VDC, 10-32 VAC power

RTD Input Alarm Trips

Factory Configured

API 1400 G  from $279
API 1420 G  from $299

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Specify RTD type and temperature range
Factory configured
10 Ω to 2000 Ω RTD including
100 Ω: 0.00385α, 0.00391α,
10 Ω Cu, 1000 Ω Ni-Fe,
120 Ω Ni or special
API 1400 G Single Alarm Trip
One DPDT contact set
Standard: HI alarm, normal acting,
adj. deadband, non-latching
See data sheet for alarm options
API 1420 G Dual Alarm Trip
Two SPDT contact sets
Standard: HI/LO alarms, normal acting,
1% deadband, non-latching
See data sheet for alarm and deadband options

• User adjustable setpoint(s)
• 2-wire or 3-wire RTD
• Lead wire compensation for 3-wire
• 8 Amp contacts
• Hot-swappable plug-in design
• Input LoopTracker LED
• Alarm status LEDs
• Alarm options: LO, HI/HI, LO/LO
• Optional reverse acting
• Optional latching alarms
• Output test button
• Uses API-011 11-pin socket
• 115 VAC powered
• A230 option for 230 VAC
• P option for 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC power
• D option for 9-30 VDC power

RTD to DC Isolated Transmitter

Factory Configured

APD 4001  from $375

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Specify RTD type and temperature range
10 Ω to 2000 Ω RTD including
100 Ω: 0.00385α, 0.00391α,
10 Ω Cu, 1000 Ω Ni-Fe,
120 Ω Ni or special
Specify output range
0-1 V to 0-10 V
±1 V to ±10 V
0-1 mA to 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA

• RTD linearization
• Removable plugs
• I/O LoopTracker LEDs
• Output test button
• Full I/O/power isolation
• 2-wire or 3-wire RTD
• Lead wire compensation for 3-wire
• DIN rail mount
• Universal power 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC
• D option for 9-30 VDC, 10-32 VAC power

Universal Temperature Input to DC Isolated Transmitter

Field Programmable

APD 4000  from $375

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Field programmable inputs
Thermocouples: J, K, T, E, R, S, N, B, C, D, G, M, P
RTDs: 2, 3, or 4 wire, 10Ω to 8000Ω RTDs
Thermistors: 44000 series, YSI 400, Spectrum
Custom input available
18 field selectable output ranges
Voltage: 0-1V, 0-2V, 0-4V, 0-5V, 1-5V, 0-8V, 0-10V, 2-10V,
±5V, ±10V
Current: 0-2mA, 0-4mA, 0-8mA, 0-10mA, 2-10mA, 0-16mA,
0-20mA, 4-20mA
Can be wired for sink or source

• Covers all common temperature sensors
• Removable plugs
• Input LoopTracker LED
• Output test button
• Full I/O/power isolation
• Selectable output sink/source
• 20 V output loop power supply
• Universal power 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC
• D option for 9-30 VDC, 10-32 VAC power
• For orders of 5 or more, call us for lead times

Universal Input to DC Isolated Signal Conditioner

Field Programmable

APD 8000  from $399

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Field configurable inputs
DC volts: 35 ranges from ±25mVDC to ±10 VDC
DC mA sinking input, 20 ranges from ±0.5mADC to ±20mADC
Potentiometer: 100Ω min. to 1 MegaΩ max.
Thermocouple: J, K, T, E, R, S, N, B, C, D, G, M, P
RTDs: 2, 3, or 4 wire, 10Ω to 8000Ω RTDs
Thermistor: 44000 series, YSI 400, Spectrum
Custom input available
18 field programmable output ranges
Voltage: 0-1V, 0-2V, 0-4V, 0-5V, 1-5V, 0-8V, 0-10V, 2-10V,
±5V, ±10V
Current: 0-2mA, 0-4mA, 0-8mA, 0-10mA, 2-10mA, 0-16mA,
0-20mA, 4-20mA
Can be wired for sink or source

• Switch and pushbutton setup
• Removable plugs
• Input LoopTracker LED
• Output test button
• Full I/O/power isolation
• Selectable output sink/source
• 20 V output loop power supply
• Universal power 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC
• D option for 9-30 VDC, 10-32 VAC power
• For orders of 5 or more, call us for lead times

RTD or Thermistor Input to DC Isolated Transmitter

Factory Configured

APD 4002  from $375

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Factory set input range
RTD: 2, 3, or 4 wire, 10 Ω to 8000 Ω RTD
Thermistor: 44000 series, YSI 400, Spectrum
Custom input available
Factrory set output range
Voltage: 0-1 V to 0-10 V, ±5 V, ±10 V
Current: 0-2 mA to 4-20 mA
Can be wired for sink or source

• Covers all common RTDs and Thermistors
• Removable plugs
• Input LoopTracker LED
• Output test button
• Full I/O/power isolation
• Selectable output sink/source
• 20 V output loop power supply
• Universal power 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC
• D option for 9-30 VDC, 10-32 VAC power

Universal RTD to DC Isolated Transmitter

Field Programmable

APD 4151  from $395

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Field programmable input
RTD: 2, 3, or 4 wire, 10 Ω to 8000 Ω RTD
Custom input available
18 field selectable output ranges
Voltage: 0-1V, 0-2V, 0-4V, 0-5V, 1-5V, 0-8V, 0-10V, 2-10V,
±5V, ±10V
Current: 0-2mA, 0-4mA, 0-8mA, 0-10mA, 2-10mA, 0-16mA,
0-20mA, 4-20mA
Can be wired for sink or source

• Covers all common RTD sensors
• Removable plugs
• Input LoopTracker LED
• Output test button
• Full I/O/power isolation
• Selectable output sink/source
• 20 V output loop power supply
• Universal power 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC
• D option for 9-30 VDC, 10-32 VAC power
• For orders of 5 or more, call us for lead times

RTD to DC Isolated Transmitter

Factory Configured

API 4001 G L  from $409

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Specify RTD type and temperature range
Factory configured
10 Ω to 2000 Ω RTD including
100 Ω: 0.00385α, 0.00391α
10 Ω Cu, 1000 Ω Ni-Fe,
120 Ω Ni or special
Specify output range
Factory configured
0-1 V to 0-10 V
±1 V to ±10 V
0-1 mA to 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA

• RTD linearization
• Hot-swappable plug-in design
• I/O LoopTracker LEDs
• Output test button
• Full I/O/power isolation
• 2-wire or 3-wire RTD
• Lead wire compensation for 3-wire
• Uses API-008 8-pin socket
• 115 VAC powered
• A230 option for 230 VAC
• P option for 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC power
• D option for 9-30 VDC power

Differential RTD to DC Transmitter

Factory Configured

API 4001 G SA-B  from $409

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Specify temperature range
Factory configured
Two 100 Ω 0.00385α RTDs
ΔT from 20F° to 900F° or
10C° to 500C°
Specify output range
Factory configured
0-1 V to 0-10 V
±1 V to ±10 V
0-1 mA to 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA

• Hot-swappable plug-in design
• I/O LoopTracker LEDs
• Output test button
• 2-wire or 3-wire RTD
• Lead wire compensation for 3-wire
• Linearized RTD
• Inputs can be field calibrated
• Uses API-011 11-pin socket
• 115 VAC powered
• A230 option for 230 VAC
• P option for 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC power
• D option for 9-30 VDC power

Universal Input to 4-20 mA Loop Powered Transmitter

Field Programmable

K121  $149 *1 in stock*

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Field Programmable Input
Input: –150 mV to +150 mV
–30 V to +30V
–24 mA to 24 mA
RTD: Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100
Thermocouple: J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N
Potentiometer: 500 Ω to 10 KΩ
Resistance: 1750 Ω
Output: 4-20 mA loop powered
Powered by the output loop

• Only 6.2 mm wide
• PC programmable configuration
• Full 2-way isolation
• Low cost
• DIN rail mount without tools
• Powered by 4-20 mA loop

100 Ω RTD to DC Isolated Transmitter

Field Configurable

K109PT  $169 *in stock*

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Field Configurable Input
Input: One 100 Ω RTD, 385 Curve RTD, 2, 3, or 4 wire
–150 to 650°C, (–238 to 1202°F), 50°C min. span
Field Configurable Output
Output: 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 20-4 mA, 20-0 mA,
0-5 V, 1-5 V, 0-10 V, 10-0 V

• Only 6.2 mm wide
• DIP switch configuration
• Full 3-way isolation
• Low cost
• DIN rail mount without tools
• Power: 19.2-30 VDC or K-SUPPLY+KBUS

Universal Temperature to DC Isloated Transmitter

Field Programmable

Sineax V624

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T/C types
J, K, T, E, R, S, N, B, W5, W3, L, U
RTD, 2-, 3-, or 4-wire
100 Ω 0.00385α
100 Ω 0.003916α
Thermistor
Software for custom input linearization
Specify if Current or Voltage Output
0-2 mA to 0-20 mA, 20-0 mA
0-1 V to 0-10 V, 10-0 V

• PC Programmable
• Reverse Output Programmable
• Custom Input Linearization
• Programmable Sensor Fault Response
• Removable Plugs
• 3.7 kV Input/Output/Power Isolation
• 24-60 or 85-230 VAC/VDC Powered
• 3 Year Warranty

IsoSplitter ^® Signal Splitter
1 RTD Input to 2 DC Outputs

Factory Configured

APD 1393  from $499

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Specify RTD type and temperature range
Factory configured
10 Ω to 2000 Ω RTD including
100 Ω 0.00385α
100 Ω 0.00391α,
10 Ω Cu
1000 Ω Ni-Fe
120 Ω Ni or special
Specify output range for each channel
2 independent channels
0-1 V to 0-20 V
±1 V to ±10 V
0-1 mA to 0-25 mA, 4-20 mA

• One RTD input
• Two independent DC output channels
• I/O LoopTracker LEDs
• Selectable sink/source mA output
• 20 V output loop power supplies
• Output test buttons
• Full I/O/power isolation
• Removable plugs
• DIN rail mount
• 45 mm wide
• Universal power 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC
• D for 9-30 VDC, 10-32 VAC power

DuoPak ^® 2 Channel Isolated Signal Conditioners

Factory Configured

APD 2000 Series  from $519

Specify input range for each channel
APD 2001 Ch1: DC mV/V/mA Ch2: RTD
APD 2011 Ch1: RTD Ch2: RTD
APD 2013 Ch1: RTD Ch2: Potentiometer
APD 2015 Ch1: RTD Ch2: Strain gauge
APD 2016 Ch1: RTD Ch2: AC mV/V/mA
APD 2017 Ch1: RTD Ch2: Frequency
Specify output range for each channel
2 independent channels
0-1 V to 0-20 V
±1 V to ±10 V
0-1 mA to 0-25 mA, 4-20 mA

• Optional I/O reversal
• I/O LoopTracker LEDs
• Selectable sink/source mA output
• 20 V output loop power supplies
• Output test buttons
• Full I/O/power isolation
• Removable plugs
• DIN rail mount
• 45 mm wide
• Universal power 85-265 VAC, 60-300 VDC
• D for 9-30 VDC, 10-32 VAC power

ThermoPro ^®
Battery Powered RTD Temperature Indicator

Field Configurable

T16B   $389
T16BBL: Backlit display  $419

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T16BBL: Backlit display

• Specify RTD length
• Specify fixed or spring-loaded RTD
• Use spring-loaded for a thermowell
• Specify default temperature units
  • –58.0°F to 392.0°F or
  • –50.0°C to 200.0°C or
  • 223.0 K to 473.0 K
• Choose auto shutoff time
  • -5 five minutes (default if not specified)
  • -10 ten minutes
  • -30 thirty minutes
  • -ON on/off only
• See data sheet for complete model numbers

• Battery life to 1000 hrs
• BL red LED display backlight battery life up to 750 hrs
• Includes 2 AA batteries
• Configurable auto shutoff time
• Selectable °F, °C or K
• Selectable auto shutoff time
• Configurable min/max memory
• Able to retain min/max if power is off
• Pass code protected setup and calibration

ThermoPro ^®
Loop Powered Indicating RTD Transmitter

Field Configurable

T16L   $389

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• Specify RTD length
• Specify fixed or spring-loaded RTD
• Use spring-loaded for a thermowell
• Specify temperature range of output
  • –58.0°F to 392.0°F or
  • –50.0°C to 200.0°C or
  • 223.0 K to 473.0 K
• See data sheet for complete model numbers

• 2-wire design
• Powered by 8-32 VDC 4-20 mA current loop
• User-programmable 4-20 mA output range
• Selectable °F, °C or K
• Pass code protected setup and calibration
• Old model number: F16LT

ThermoPro ^®
Indicating RTD Temperature Alarms

Field Configurable

T16ADA   $479
T16ADABL: Backlit display  $499

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• Specify RTD length
• Specify fixed or spring-loaded RTD
• Use spring-loaded for a thermowell
• Specify default temperature units
  • –58.0°F to 392.0°F or
  • –50.0°C to 200.0°C or
  • 223.0 K to 473.0 K
• See data sheet for complete model numbers

• User-programmable alarms
  • User-programmable alarm logic
  • User-programmable setpoints
  • 2 SPDT relays
  • 1A@24 VDC, or 0.5A@115VAC, non-inductive
• Selectable °F, °C, or K temperature units
• Powered by 8-32 VDC, 10-32 VAC
• User configurable relay operation
• Push to test alarms
• Pass code protected setup and calibration

Head-Mount RTD Transmitter, Non-Isolated

Field Programmable

Fits DIN Form B Heads

T120  $89 *in stock*

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Programmable
Input: Pt100 or Ni100 RTD
2, 3, or 4 wire
Selectable Output
Output: 4-20 mA, 20-4 mA

• Order T120-C and specify I/O for pre-programmed model
• 44 mm dia
• EASY-USB configuration
• Low cost
• DIN B mount with 5.8 mm (0.228" dia) center hole
• Power: 19.2 to 30 VDC current loop

Head-Mount Universal Transmitter, Isolated

Field Programmable

Fits DIN Form B Heads

T121  $159 *in stock*

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Programmable
Input: Pt100 or Ni100, Pt500, Pt1000
J, K, R, S, T, B, E, N
Potentiometer
mVDC, VDC
Selectable Output
Output: 4-20 mA, 20-4 mA

• Order T121-C for pre-programmed I/O
• 44 mm dia
• EASY-USB configuration
• I/O isolation
• Low cost
• DIN B with 5.8mm (0.228"dia) center hole
• Power: 7 to 30 VDC current loop

USB - UART TTL Converter

EASY-USB  $109

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EASY-USB Software Link

Programming kitK121
K121

Includes
Converter
Software mini CD (or download latest)
Adapter cable (std USB cable not included)

4 Digit 4-20 mA Loop Powered Display

Field Rangeable

S315  $139 *in stock*
S315-IP66  $300

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Loop Powered Display
Input: 4-20 mA
Display: 4 digit red LED

• 1/8 DIN panel mount or IP66 housing
• Scaleable 4 digit display