RAYTEK THERMALERT™ SERIES

TX
Datasheet

Noncontact Temperature Measurement for Industrial Applications

 TX Highlights Measurement Specifications
■ Simple, two-wire installation Model: Spectral Temperature
Response: Range:
■ Simultaneous 4-20 mA and digital output for LT (Low Temp) 8 to 14 µm -18°C to 500°C (0°F to 1000°F)
LT0 (Low Temp) 8 to 14 µm 0°C to 500°C (32°F to 932°F)
smart TX sensors
MT (Medium Temp) 3.9 µm 200°C to 1000°C (400°F to 1800°F)
HT (High Temp) 2.2 µm 500°C to 2000°C (950°F to 3600°F)
■ Compact, rugged sensor with NEMA-4
G5 (Glass) 5.0 µm 250°C to 1650°C (500°F to 3000°F)
(IP 65) rating P7 (Plastics) 7.9 µm 10°C to 360°C (50°F to 650°F)

■ Wide temperature range from -18ºC to 2000°C Accuracy ±1% of measured value or ±1.4°C (2.5°F),
whichever is greater, @23°C ±5°C (73°F ±9°F)
(0ºF to 3600°F)
Repeatability ±0.5% of measured value or ±0.7°C (1.2°F),
■ Advanced signal processing whichever is greater
Temperature 0.1°C (0.2°F) for all models except LT;
■ Point-to-point or multidrop installation Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F) LT only
■ Install up to 15 sensors on a single multidrop Response Time
(95%) 165 mSec (100 mSec for HT models)
network
Emissivity Adjustable; 0.10 to 1.00 for all models
■ Windows software for remote configuration
Signal Processing °C/°F, Advanced Peak/Valley Hold, Averaging,
and monitoring (smart models) Ambient temperature compensation

■ Wide choice of focus distances

■ Special models for glass and plastics applications
Nominal Optical Specifications
(Note: Nominal Spot Size based on 90% energy)
Plastic Fresnel Lens
The Thermalert™ TX combines high performance non- Standard Resolution (LT and LT0 models)
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT, (in)
contact temperature measurement with industry stan-
SPOT DIA. (in)

0 12 24 36 60 90 120
dard two-wire technology. Choose between the smart 3.9" @ 60"*
8.3
6.1
TX sensor with remotely addressable digital control, or 1.2 1.9 2.6
0.6

the basic TX.

SPOT DIA. (mm)

14 42 71
Smart TX sensors provide digital communications, as 135
171
207
100 mm @ 1520 mm *
well as 4-20 mA output, allowing remote configuration 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000

and monitoring. Up to 15 sensors can be installed on a *

DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT, (mm)
FOCUS POINT D:S = 15:1 FAR FIELD D:S = 14:1

single multidrop network.

Standard Focus CLOSE FOCUS OPTION 1
High Resolution (LT, LT0, MT, G5, and P7 models) Distance Spot
Smart TX sensors feature remotely adjustable DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT, (in)
to Object Diameter
mm in mm in
temperature and output subranges, adjustable 0 0 16 0.6
SPOT DIA. (in)

0 12 30 60 90 120
76 3 2.5 *0.1*
1.8" @ 60" * 3.8
emissivity, ambient temperature check, and a 2.8 500 24 92 4.6
1.2 D:S = 30:1 Far Field = 5:1
user-defined alarm output. Averaging and Advanced 0.7 0.9

CLOSE FOCUS OPTION 2

Peak/Valley Hold algorithms are provided for accurate
SPOT DIA. (mm)

18 mm in mm in
27
36
measurement of complex discrete processes. 60
0 0 17 0.7
45 mm @ 1520 mm * 77
94
200 8 6.4 0.25*
450 18 32 1.3
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
DataTemp™ Multidrop software provides an D:S = 32:1 Far Field = 10:1
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT, (mm)
*focus point
easy-to-use interface for configuration and monitoring. *FOCUS POINT D:S = 33:1 FAR FIELD D:S = 30:1
Close Focus options not available
for G5 or P7
Temperatures can be archived or exported to other High Temperature Model CLOSE FOCUS OPTION 1
applications for analysis and process documentation. High Resolution (HT model) Distance Spot
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT, (in) to Object Diameter
mm in mm in
SPOT DIA. (in)

0 12 30 60 90 120
Basic TX models provide the same accuracy, repeata- 0 0 11 0.4
1.0" @ 60" * 76 3 1.3 0.05*
bility, and response time as the smart TX sensors, with 1.7 2.5 500 24 66 3.3
0.5 0.6 0.7 D:S = 60:1 Far Field = 7:1
fixed temperature and output ranges. Emissivity on
CLOSE FOCUS OPTION 2
these models is switched manually at the sensor
SPOT DIA. (mm)

12 16 20 mm in mm in
36 48 63
25 mm @ 1520 mm * 0 0 11 0.4
200 8 3.4 0.13*
0 500 1000 1500 2000 3000
450 18 22 0.9
2500
D:S = 60:1 Far Field = 14:1
DISTANCE: SENSOR TO OBJECT, (mm)
* FOCUS POINT D:S = 60:1 FAR FIELD D:S = 42:1 *focus point
Electrical Specifications Accessories / Options
Outputs: Remote Communications Kit (XXXTXACRCK)
■ Requirement for smart models, the kit includes the HART®
Analog 4-20 mA (all models), max. loop resistance
700 ohms@24 VDC protocol/RS232 adapter and the Windows DataTemp software package.
One kit serves multiple sensors. Requires RS232 serial port voltage and
Digital
(Smart models) Hart® or RS-232 (with optional adapter) Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT/ Windows 2000.
■ Accessory air purge collar to keep lens clean (XXXTXXACAP)
Alarm
(Smart models) 24 V/150 mA; adjustable setpoints, dead- ■ Accessory conduit adapter, adapts sensor threads to .5 in. NPT
band, normally open/closed settings (XXXTXXACCA)
Power Supply 12-24 VDC ±20% (Basic models); 24 VDC ■ Accessory pipe adapter, adapts sensor threads to 1.5 in. NPT
(Smart models)
(XXXTXXACPA)
4-20 mA loop power for both Basic and
Smart models ■ Accessory right angle mirror, provides perpendicular view of target
in tight installations (XXXTXXACRA)
■ *Optional air/water cooled housing for installation in environments

Sensor Specifications ■
up to 175ºC (350ºF)
*Optional NIST traceable calibration certificate (XXXTXCERT)
Environmental Rating NEMA-4 (IP 65) ■ Optional intrinsic safety (call for specifications)
Ambient ■ Accessory lens protectors can be replaced without affecting factory calibration
Temperature Range: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 160°F)
■ ThermoJacket protective enclosure enables installation in very harsh envi-
With air cooling up to 120°C (up to 250°F)
With water cooling up to 175°C (up to 350°F) ronments and provides air purging and water cooling up to 315ºC (600ºF)
With ThermoJacket™ up to 315°C (up to 600°F) ■ *Options must be specified at time of order
Storage Temperature -18°C to 85°C (0°F to 185°F)
Relative Humidity 10 to 95%, non-condensing Adjustable bracket XXXTXXACAB
Shock: IEC 68-2-27 (MIL STD 810D)
50 g’s, 11 mSec, any axis
Vibration: IEC 68-2-27 (MIL STD 810D)
3 g’s, any axis, 11-200 Hz
Dimensions: 187 mm L x 42 mm diameter
(7.4 L in x 1.7 in diameter)
With cooling jacket 187 mm L x 60 mm diameter
(7.4 L in x 2.4 in diameter)
Fixed bracket XXXTXXACFB
Weight: 330 g (0.72 lbs)
With cooling jacket 595 g (1.3 lbs)

Sensor Dimensions

Air purge collar XXXTXXACAP

Optional
Protective Window

Right angle mirror XXXTXXACRA Air/Water cooled housing option

RAYTX Description
Code A Model (ºC or ºF must be specified with Basic models.)
Smart Model, includes remote RS232 set-up for range scaling, maintenance, various signal conditioning methods,
S
emissivity adjustment and built in alarm relay which can be set to alarm on internal overtemp condition.
Basic model, includes fixed 4–20mA output scaled in ºF, manual emissivity adjustment located inside rear wiring cover.
F
Emissivity preset @ 0.95.
Basic model, includes fixed 4–20mA output scaled in ºC, manual emissivity adjustment located inside rear wiring cover.
C
Emissivity preset @ 0.95.
Code B Temperature Range and Spectral Response
Low Temp: -18ºC to 500ºC (0ºF to 932ºF) / 8 to 14 microns, TXSLT default scaling is -18ºC to 500ºC (0ºF to 932ºF)
LT and can be field set up to -18ºC to 538ºC (0º to 1000ºF), TXFLT output fixed and scaled to 0º to 1000ºF, TXCLT output
is fixed and scaled to -18ºC to 500ºC
LT0 Low Temp: 0ºC to 500ºC / 8 to 14 microns, TXCLT output is fixed and scaled 0ºC to 500ºC
Medium Temp: 200ºC to 1000ºC (392ºF to 1832ºF) / 3.9 microns, TXSMT default scaling is 200ºC to 1000ºC (392ºF to
MT
1832ºF), TXFMT output fixed and scaled to 400ºF to 1800ºF, TXCMT output is fixed and scaled to 200ºC to 1000ºC
High Temp: 500ºC to 2000ºC (932ºF to 3632ºF) / 2.2 microns, TXSHT default scaling is 500ºC to 2000ºC (932ºF to
HT
3632ºF), TXFHT output fixed and scaled to 950ºF to 3600ºF, TXCHT output is fixed and scaled to 500ºC to 2000ºC
Glass Surface: 250ºC to 1650ºC (482ºF to 3002ºF) / 5.0 microns, TXSG5 default scaling is 250ºC to 1650ºC (482ºF to
G5
3002ºF), TXFG5 output fixed and scaled to 500ºF to 3000ºF, TXCG5 output is fixed and scaled to 250ºC to 1650ºC
Thin Film Plastics (Polyester and Teflon): 10ºC to 360ºC (50ºF to 680ºF) / 7.9 microns, TXSP7 default scaling is 10ºC to
P7
360ºC (50ºF to 680ºF), TXFP7 output fixed and scaled to 50ºF to 650ºF, TXCP7 output is fixed and scaled to 10ºC to 360ºC
Code C Focus
SF Standard Focus, (33:1 D:S for all models except HT which has 60:1)
CF1 Close Focus 1, (Not available for P7, consult factory for special G5 close focus)
CF2 Close Focus 2, (Not available for P7, consult factory for special G5 close focus)
PSF Plastic Fresnel Lens, Standard Focus, 15:1 D:S for LT models only
Code D Options
W Coolable Housing, includes Lens Air Purge Collar. For ambient temperatures up to 175ºC (350ºF).
IS2 Consult factory for intrinsically safe TX models.
XXXTXCERT Calibration Certificate with NIST/DKD traceability, (must be ordered with sensor as a separate line item)
Included with each sensor is a mounting nut, a fixed mounting bracket and an operator's manual.
Typical Model Number: RAYTXSLTSF Specifies a Smart, Low Temperature, Standard Focus, TX sensor

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