The usage of an M12 coupler connector at the connection head of a thermometer, rather than a standard cable outlet, enables quick and safe connection. In the hygienic, food and pharmaceutical industries this type of design can be being demanded ever more frequently.
Used, plant manufacturers like to depend on pre-assembled cables with fitted connectors, since this completely eliminates having to fix the single strands in to the thermometer head. The time required for assembly and for disassembly during calibration or when replacing the instrument can thus be reduced considerably. Another advantage is that, in the event of changing out any instrument, incorrect re-wiring could be avoided.
In general, additionally it is worth noting that, to guarantee the operational safety of plants and because of their maintenance and servicing, it is imperative that equipment is easy to clean and that moisture protection is at a maximum. These requirements make an application for all process components, also beyond your process (in the ?splash zone?).
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Unlimited has adapted the full-metal M12 coupler connector, familiar from the TR21 (TR21-A, TR21-B, TR21-C) products, to the cable outlet for thermometers with connection head and therefore enabled a simple and reliable reference to a 4-pin M12 connection cable. The high-quality sealing concept of this connector has also shown in the extreme requirements of autoclavable sensors. In Scandalous to the already established TR21 miniature resistance thermometers, which were created for the high IP requirements of sanitary applications, WIKA now also offers thermometer products with connection heads ? models TR20, TR22 (TR22-A, TR22-B), TR25 ? with a hygienic M12 coupler connector for the hygienic, food and pharmaceutical industries.