Installation 
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22
 
23
 
24
 
Use Thermocouple 
 
extension wire only
 
Thermocouple 
RTD 
Milliamps
–
+
+
 
R
 
–
 
1 
2 
3 
–
 
Volt 
 
source
 
+
 
100K
 
100K
 
Power 
Supply
–+
Xmitter
+
–
250 
22
 
23
 
24
 
+
 
R
 
–
 
22
 
23
 
24
 
+
 
R
 
–
 
1
 
22
23
24
+
R
–
1
Input #2
 
mV or 
Volt 
source
22
 
23
 
24
 
Use Thermocouple 
extension wire only
+
 
R
 
–
 
Thermocouple Differential 
+
+
–
–
2
3
 
22
23
24
+
R
–
34
 
35
 
36
 
Use Thermocouple 
 
extension wire only
 
Thermocouple 
RTD 
Milliamps 
–
+
+
 
R
 
–
 
1 
2 
3 
–
 
Volt 
 
source
 
+
 
100K
 
100K
 
Power 
Supply
–+
Xmitter
+
–
250 
34
 
35
 
36
 
+
 
R
 
–
 
34
 
35
 
36
 
+
 
R
 
–
 
3
 
34
35
36
+
R
–
3
Input #1
 
mV or 
Volt 
source
34
 
35
 
36
 
Use Thermocouple 
extension wire only
+
 
R
 
–
 
Thermocouple Differential 
+
+
–
–
4
1
 
34
35
36
+
R
–
3
 
4
 
1
 
The millivolt values for the Thermocouple Differential Input are for a pair of J thermocouples at an ambient 
temperature mean of 450°F / 232°C. Cold Junction Compensation is not required for this input type. 
5
 
2
 
5
3
 
2
 
This controller does not produce a steady current for burnout detection. For that reason, when a 
thermocouple is used in parallel with another instrument, it may be desirable to configure the burnout 
selection for this controller to “NOFS” and use the burnout current from the other instrument to also drive 
this controller. The Failsafe Output must be set to ensure proper operation when the thermocouple fails. 
Splice and tape this junction between the two thermocouples. This junction may be located anywhere 
between the thermocouples and the instrument terminals, it does not need to be close to the other 
thermocouple junctions. Both thermocouples must be of the same type. For the highest accuracy, the 
thermocouples should be matched or, preferably, made from the same batch of wire. 
Remove the “R” terminal screw and install the C/J Sensor in its place. Connect the tang to the “
−
“ terminal. 
The 250 ohm resistor for milliamp inputs or the voltage divider for 0 to10 Volt or –1 to 1Volt inputs are 
supplied with the controller when those inputs are specified. These items must be installed prior to start up 
when the controller is wired. For 0-20 mA, -1 to 1 Volt and 0-10 Volt applications, the resistor should be 
located at the transmitter terminals if Burnout detection is desired. 
Carbon, Oxygen, Millivolt or Volts 
except 0 to 10 Volts or –1 to 1 Volts 
0-10 Volts or –1 to 1 Volts 
 
Figure 2-6 Input 1 Connections