ES-5462 Rev.9

M8TS

Dual Output Super-mini Signal Conditioners Pico-M Series

THERMOCOUPLE CONVERTER

Functions & Features
• Accepting direct input from a thermocouple and providing two isolated process signals
• Linearization
• Burnout protection
• High-accuracy cold junction compensation
• Space-saving, easy-to-maintain, multi-channel installation base

MODEL: M8TS-[1][2]-R[3]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: M8TS-[1][2]-R[3]
Specify a code from below for each of [1] through [3].
  (e.g. M8TS-26A-R/BL/Q)
• Special Temperature range (e.g. 0 – 800°C)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01 /V01)

[1] INPUT THERMOCOUPLE

1: (PR) (Usable Range 0 to 1760°C, 32 to 3200°F)
2: K (CA) (Usable range -270 to +1370°C, -454 to +2498°F)
3: E (CRC) (Usable range -270 to +1000°C, -454 to +1832°F)
4: J (IC) (Usable range -210 to +1200°C, -346 to +2192°F)
5: T (CC) (Usable range -270 to +400°C, -454 to +752°F)
6: B (RH) (Usable range 0 to 1820°C, 32 to 3308°F)
7: R (Usable range -50 to +1760°C, -58 to +3200°F)
8: S (Usable range -50 to +1760°C, -58 to +3200°F)
N: N (Usable range -270 to +1300°C, -454 to +2372°F)
0: Specify

[2] OUTPUT 1 / OUTPUT 2

6A: 1 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 2500 Ω min.)
    / 4 – 20 mA DC (Load resistance 300 Ω max.)
44: 0 – 10 V DC (Load Resistance 5000 Ω min.)
    / 0 – 10 V DC (Load Resistance 5000 Ω min.)
55: 0 – 5 V DC  (Load resistance 2500 Ω min.)
    / 0 – 5 V DC  (Load resistance 2500 Ω min.)
66: 1 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 2500 Ω min.)
    / 1 – 5 V DC (Load resistance 2500 Ω min.)
99: 1 – 9 V DC (Load resistance 4500 Ω min.)
    / 1 – 9 V DC (Load resistance 4500 Ω min.)

POWER INPUT

DC Power
R: 24 V DC
(Operational voltage range 24 V ±10 %, ripple 10 %p-p max.)

[3] OPTIONS (multiple selections)

Burnout
blank: Upscale burnout
/BL: Downscale burnout
Mounting
blank: Multi-channel Installation Base mounting
(Order Model M8BSx Installation Base separately.)
/SK: Single Base Socket mounting
(Order Model M8BS-1-1 Single Mount Base separately.
For Model M8BS7, choose blank code.)
Other Options
blank: none
/Q: Option other than the above (specify the specification)

SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q (multiple selections)

COATING (For the detail, refer to our web site.)
/C01: Silicone coating
/C02: Polyurethane coating
/C03: Rubber coating
ADJUSTMENT
/V01: Multi-turn fine adjustment

RELATED PRODUCTS

• Installation Base or Single Mount Base Socket (model: M8BSx)
This unit must be mounted on dedicated base or socket.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: Plug-in
Mounting screw: M3 screw (torque 0.3 N·m)
Housing material: Flame-resistant resin (black)
Power supply: Via the Installation Base terminals
(model: M8BSx)
Isolation: Input to output 1 to output 2 to power
Zero adjustment: -2 to +2 % (front)
Span adjustment: 98 to 102 % (front)
Burnout protection: Upscale standard; downscale optional; selectable with a switch
At burnout: Downscale ≤ -10 %, Upscale ≥ 110 %
Linearization: Standard
Cold junction compensation: CJC sensor attached to the input terminals (B thermocouple is without CJC as standard)

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum span: 3 mV
Offset: max. 1.5 times span
Input resistance: 1 MΩ min. (10 kΩ min. at loss of power)
Burnout sensing: 0.1 μA
Minimum span in temperature
(PR): 370°C, 670°F
K (CA): 75°C, 140°F
E (CRC): 50°C, 90°F
J (IC): 60°C, 110°F
T (CC): 75°C, 140°F
B (RH): 780°C, 1410°F
R: 360°C, 650°F
S: 380°C, 690°F
N: 110°C, 200°F
(For the temperatures that range below 0°C, the transmitter may partially not satisfy the described accuracy.  Consult factory.)

INSTALLATION

Current consumption: Approx. 30 mA (50 mA for current output)
Operating temperature: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 95 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: Installation Base (model: M8BSx)
Weight: 70 g (2.5 oz)

PERFORMANCE in percentage of span

Accuracy: ±0.2 % of F.S. typ.; varies according to the span
(at over 400°C or 750°F for R and S; over 770°C or 1420°F for B)
Cold junction compensation error
  (at 25°C ±5°C or 77°F ±9°F)
  K, E, J, T, N: ±0.3°C or ±0.6°F
  S, R, PR: ±0.5°C or ±0.9°F
Temp. coefficient: ±0.02 %/°C (±0.01 %/°F)
(at over 400°C or 750°F for R and S; over 770°C or 1420°F for B)
Response time: ≤ 0.2 sec. (0 – 90 %)
Burnout response: ≤ 10 sec.
Line voltage effect: ±0.1 % over voltage range
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength:
1500 V AC @1 minute (input to output 1 or output 2 or power to ground)
500 V AC @1 minute (output 1 to output 2 to power)
SWC test: ANSI/IEEE-C37.90.1-1989

BOTTOM VIEW

Burnout Switch
Turn the switch in UP direction for upscale burnout,
DOWN for downscale burnout.

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM

• Mounting on the Single Mount Base (model: M8BS-1-1)
Refer to the data sheet and the instruction manual for the M8BS-1-1.

• Mounting on the Installation Base (model: M8BSx)