Keep Your Cool: Thermocouple Terminal Blocks Support Signal Integrity
American Electrical, Inc. (AEI) offers two versions of DIN Rail mounted thermocouple terminal blocks - Type J and Type K. The unique feature of the block is that a multimeter can be plugged into the top of the device, allowing the technician to read the process temperature directly (or inject an analog signal) while not having to remove the thermocouple connections! What a time saver! That's innovation!
Do you have thermocouples in your system? Why should you use Thermocouple Terminal Blocks?
Thermocouple terminal blocks are specifically designed for connecting thermocouple wires in a way that preserves the accuracy of temperature measurements. Here are the key reasons to use them:
- Maintains Measurement Accuracy: Thermocouple terminal blocks are made from the same material as the thermocouple wires (e.g., Type K or J). This is crucial because it prevents the introduction of additional thermoelectric voltages (junctions) at the connection points, which could otherwise lead to measurement errors. A junction of dissimilar metals will in turn, create a new thermocouple - adding or subtracting from the real process signal.
- Reliable and Secure Connections: Thermocouple terminal blocks provide secure and reliable connections, which help prevent signal loss or degradation. They are designed to accommodate the smaller gauge wires typically used with thermocouples, ensuring a tight and stable connection.
- Ease of Maintenance: Using terminal blocks allows for easier maintenance and troubleshooting of thermocouple connections. AEI’s Thermocouple Terminal Blocks allow for the user to plug directly into the block and read the process temperatures directly without unscrewing connections.
- Compliance with Standards: In many industrial applications, the use of thermocouple terminal blocks ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations, which often require specific materials and connection methods for temperature measurement systems.
By using thermocouple terminal blocks, you ensure that your temperature measurement system is accurate, reliable, and easy to maintain, making them an essential component in many industrial and laboratory settings.
American Electrical, Inc.’s line of Type K and J Thermocouple Terminal Blocks are in stock in Richmond, Virginia - call us today at 804.379.2899 or visit our website here:
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