Installation 
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22
 
23
 
24
 
Use Thermocouple 
 
extension wire only
 
Thermocouple  RTD 
source
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
–
Slidewire Input 
(for Position Proportional Control or Three Position Step Contro 
22
23
24
+
R
–
Open
Wiper
Close
4
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The 250 ohm resistor for milliamp inputs or the voltage divider  for 0-10 Volt inputs are supplied  
with the controller when those inputs are specified. These items must be installed prior to start  
up when the controller is wire d. For 0-20 mA applications, the resistor should be located at the  
transmitter terminals if Burnout detection is desired.
1
 
Splice and tape this junction between the two thermocouples. Thi s junction may be located  
anywhere between the thermocouples and the instrument terminals, it does not need to be close  
to the other thermocou ple 
unctions. Both thermocouples must be of the same type. For bes t  
accuracy, the two thermocouples should be matched or, preferably , made from the same batch  
of wire. 
2
 
This controller does  not produce a steady current for burnout detection. For that rea son, 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. 
3
 
28
 
29
 
30
 
Use Thermocouple 
 
extension wire only
 
Thermocouple  RTD 
source
Milliamps 
–
+
+
 
R
 
–
 
1 
2 
3 
–
 
Volt 
 
source
 
+
 
100K
 
100K
 
Power 
Supply
–+
Xmitter
+
–
250 
28
 
29
 
30
 
+
 
R
 
–
 
28
 
29
 
30
 
+
 
R
 
–
 
3
 
28
29
30
+
R
–
3
Input #3
 
mV or 
Volt 
source
28
 
29
 
30
 
Use Thermocouple 
extension wire only
+
 
R
 
–
 
Thermocouple Differential 
+
+
–
–
4
1
 
28
29
30
+
R
–
Slidewire Input 
(for Position Proportional Control or Three Position Step Control) 
28
29
30
+
R
–
Open
Wiper
Close
46
Input 3 is used to measure the Slidewire Input for Position Proportional Control.
5
3
 
2
 
6
 
Millivolt or Volts except 
0 to 10 Volts or –1 to 1 Volts
 
0-10 Volts or –1 to 1 Volts 
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
 
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. 
 
Figure 2-8 Input 3 Connections