Rockwell Automation Publication 2080-UM004C-EN-E - March 2015 13
Install and Wire Your Module        Chapter 2
Direct sensor wiring
 
Wiring Considerations and 
Applications for 2080-RTD2
Two-wire and Three-Wire Wiring  
Wire the RTD Sensors
In an RTD sensor, the sensing element is always connected between two wires of 
different colors. Wires of the same color are shorted and form the compensation 
leads. Measuring resistance between these wires confirms the position of sensing 
element and compensation elements. Compensation elements will always show 
0ohms.
ATTENTION: Direct wiring is the preferred method of wiring for 
thermocouples.
2080-TC2
1  2  3        4  5  6
1  2  3        4  5  6
Red
Blue
Green
Red
Blue
Process 
temperature
measurement
Shielded/sheathed thermocouple sensor
45790
+
-
Cable tray/conduit
1
23
1
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