14 Rockwell Automation Publication 2080-UM004D-EN-E - March 2018
Chapter 2 Install and Wire Your Module
Tip designs of thermocouple sensors
Wire the Thermocouple Module and Thermocouple Sensor
in the Field
Connect the thermocouple sensors directly to the module terminals.
Direct sensor wiring
ATTENTION: Direct wiring is the preferred method of wiring for
thermocouples.
Measuring point insulated
(ungrounded)
Measuring point not
insulated (grounded)
Thermocouple Measuring point Thermocouple Measuring point
Sheath Sheath
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