Designation: E 608/E 608M — 00 Standard Specification for Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Base Metal Thermocouples’ “Ts tnd ae ander the fined desiation EWE GEM the rumter immed ling the esgnation inde the oi ‘esigiatabptcn om in the sane revi Year of Ist ison A incase chaage sce de Ua revi ‘Ampercept cyl 1. Scope 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for mineral- insulated, meial-sheathed base metal thermocouples for indus: trial or high-reliablity applications. It applies specifically to thermocouples fabricated from sheathed thermocouple, mate: ‘ial conforming to Specification E S85/E S85M. Provisions are made for selecting thermoelements, insulation, and sheath ‘material, and measuring junction configuration, thermocouple ‘assembly length, and the type of transition or termination. 1.2 This specification also. includes provisions for Quality Assurance or Verification Program Requirements, or both, a. purchaser's option. 13 The values stated in SI (metric) units or inch-pound units may be regarded separately as the standard, The values stated in each system are not the exact equivalents, and each system shall be used independently of the other. 14 This standard does not purport 10 address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated swith its use. It is the responsiblity of the user of this standard to establish appro priate sajety and health practices and determine the applica- bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2, Referenced Documents 2.1 ASIM Standards: E94 Guide for Radiographic ‘Testing* E 142 Method for Contiolling Quality of Radiographic ‘Testing E 165 Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination® 220 ‘Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples by ‘Comparison Techniques* 230 Specification and Temperaure-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples* E 344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrom- E S85/E 585M Specification for Compacted Mineral- ‘emer Messiemet and the ea expestity of Sobers on Tremceoepiee ‘Caren cao aproned May 10, 2000 Published Augutt 2600, Originally ptlibed a6 W-7, Last reves eiton F ¢08-95, "Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vo CI ocetnu Soe 100 Anna Rook of ASTM Standards, Vol 0308, rvwigt © ASTI aman 0 Ba Hat De, PO Box CTE, Wt Conetekan PA 8205, re Ses 336 erin prcthees diate he year of as reapyeval |] | /2Se5722, Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal. ‘Thermos Cablet E780 Test Method for Measuring the Insulation Reis ‘of Sheathed Thermocouple Material at Room Ten E839 Test Methods for Sheated Thermocouples al] ‘Sheathed Thermocouple Material* 2.2 AWS Standards:* ‘AS Specification for Cortosion- Resisting Chromia lf — ‘Chromium-Nickel Stee! Welding Rods and Bar 5 trodes [ASIA Specification for Nickel an Nickel-Alloy Welding Rods and Electrodes 3. Terminology 3.1 Definisions—The ‘definitions given in Te £344 shall apply to this specification 2 Definitions of Terms Specific (0 This Standenk: 3.2.1 common ungrounded junction, n—measuting tions within the same multi-pair thermocouple that ae cally isolated from the sheath but electrically connected other. isolaied ungrounded junction, measuring within the same multi-pair thermocouple that are isolated from the sheath and electrically isolated fom other 3.2.3 lot, n—a quantity of thermocouples mi from the same continuous length of mineral-inolste sheathed thermocouple cable. 3.2.4 sheathed thermocouple material, n—e com two or more continuous thermoelements embedded int insulation compacted within a metal protecting steath 4, Significance and Use 4.1 ‘This specification describes the physical mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed base metal @ ‘and establishes suitable test criteria for them. 4.2 Standardized dimensional requirements, i ‘ceptable allowances for manufacturing. variations, am 4.3 A set of standard tests to be applied toll covered by this specification are described toga * availabe ro he American Wek Soy, 2501 North We Lanfly © cose coe TABLE 1 Suggested Upper Temperature Limite for Shesthad Thermocouples [This tble gives the soggested upper temperature litt forthe various themnocouples in several common sheath snes. I'does not take into cu environmental temperatre limitations of te sheath material ielf, nor docs i address compauiity considerations betweea the themoclemest sls ae the sheath cantaing them, The actual reaximim practical temperature ina particular situation will generally be limited tothe lowest the seven factors invlyed. The purchaser should consult ASTM Manual 12° and other literature sources for frther applications 2--Tre temperature limite given here ae intended only asa guide to he purchaser an shoeld not be take as absolute values moras guarantees csr life o performance. These types und sizes ate scmctines used at Yemperatres above the given limits, but usually ot Ue expense of stability orb In oer instances, it may be necessary to reduce the given limits inorder to achieve adequate service. ‘ape Tonratre Umit br Varous Sheath Danes °C TF] ‘rial Stat Oeroter Thernssounle Tyee - = in a E EN 05 280 00) 300 70) 700 (1280) ana 280 (£00) 300 579) 700 (1280) to Boe 200 (200) 300 570) 700 (1200) 18 ose 80 (29) 510 (30) $20 (1090) a9 ‘40 02) 510 (650) 320 (1690) cis ‘20 600) 30 (1078) 100 (1830, 40 220 070) 50 (12) 4070 (1980) 4S 20 (140) 700 (1380) HE (2100) to 720 (1390) £20 (1510) ‘0 (2100, to 720 (330) 820 1510 116 (2100) of optional tests from which applicable addtional 5.4 ‘The type of sheath material, See Table 2 or Specification ens may be selected. 585/E 585M, Waring—Users should be aware that cern charac 5.5 The type of eee F 5 The type of measuring junction, Class 1 (grounded) or af thermocouples might change with ime and use. If Cyx69 (ungrounded). See Figs. and 2. If more than one pair ples designed! shipping, storage, installation, oF of rhermoelements is specified, Class 2 is furher subdivided ‘emperature has been exceeded, the thermocouple's ny Class 2A (common ungrounded) and Class 2B (isolated seal may have been compromised and may no longer sngeoyinded). Do-not specify Class | grounded junctions with ly povent the deleterious intrasion of water vapor. weTounded) De nek sesily Css nly, the thermocouple’s conition established by test : ae manufacture may not apply later during an extended 5.6 The quantity, length, and length tolerance of each fuse and retesting may become necessary. In addition, _thermocoaple, See Figs, 36 for examples, pees can develop in thermoclements because of 5.7 The type and configuration of connection head, connec- {o temperature, even in cases where maximum tor, transition piece, or termination, and moisture seal required temperatures have been lower than the suggested on the end opposite the measuring junction. See Figs. 3-6 for enperts limits of Table 1. For this reason, calibration gyamples, The minimum apd maximum intended operating wcouples destined for delivery to a customer is not temperature of the connection head, transition, or termination, (see $6.1). Because the emf indication of any and moisture seal should be specified (6.6). For thermocouples depends upon the condition of the thermoele- with insulated wire attached (Fig. 6) and Class 2 junctions, oe eee ae se Shrmopenelgn een ‘ste the minimum aecepiable insulation resistance (6.7) ifs sed thermocouple will be unique toits insulation, _ 5-8 Optional supplementary testing requirements and test Be enperature profiles in calibration equipment are Sample rate (82), . pic duplicate those of the installation, removal of a used 5.9 The Quality Assurance or Verification Program Require- pls to © separate apparatus for calibration is not ments, or both, including material traceability if required. See Appendix Xi. maosauplc known to be good i often recommended. 5,19 Any deviations from this specification or the refer- enced specifications, 5.11 Shipping method and straightness itera, if required (see 10.2). 5.12 The minimum and maximsm intended operating tem- peratures ofthe thermocouple (see $6.1). Information iFoiher than standard (see 6.4 and 6.5), minal sheath diameter. See Table 1 or Specifica- SFE 585M for preferred nominal diameters, ype of ceramic insulation (MgO or AI,O,). See *“Marual on the Use of Thermoccuptes in Tesspersture Messuement” ASTM Manual 12, S1M, 1988dy E sos/e 60am TABLE 2 Weid Closure Filer Metal wad roa Awe ANS "et ve or Resee Sane Sea Trae chon rem foe Tesro mare wae erate rae. crave wear far wat crag Trot ino Tow ene oolcromam ton atoy EA Wore 6. General Requirements 6.1 Tagging —During fabrication, each thermocouple shall be tagged with a unique identification number to keep irace- ability to materials and test data. The producer’s standard tagging method may be used. 6.2. Welding Rod—Fillec material used for welding or plug- sing the end closure shall comply with Table 2. 63 Measuring Junctions: 62.1 The end closure shall be impervious to gases and liquids. There shall be no cracks, holes, or void defects that peftetrate through the metal wall, Any mineral oxide removed uring fabrication of the measuring junction shall be replaced With dry oxide of the same type that conforms to the purty requirements of Specification E S85/E 585M. Class 2 measur- ing junctions sball be fabricated by welding the thercele ‘ens without filler metal or flux. 6.32 The measuring junction end closures shall be seal welded. The use of plugs or filler metals is optional. Class 1 (Grounded) messaring junctions on Type T thermocouples are excluded from this specification because of the problems associated with welding the copper thermoelemient. 644 Siandard Tolerances—Sheathed. thermocouples fabri ‘cated to this specification shall conform to the standard tolerances (see Table 3) in. accordance: with Specification 230, unless otherwise specified. 65 Special Tolerances—Hf specified in the purchase docu- ment, the special tolerances (see Table 3) in accordance with Spesitication E 230, shall apply. 6 Termination—The sheathed thermocouples shall be ter rminated atthe end opposite te measaring junction in a manner specified by the purchaser. All exposed MzO of Al,O; shall be sealed from moisture to keep the insulation dry. All connectors, connection heads, or transitions shall include a positive method of preventing strin on the thermoelements emerging from the sheathed material, All transitional wire connections shall be brazed or welded. The moisture seal and termination (sce Fis 3-6) shall be compatible with their intsnded installation and ‘operating conditions (see 5.7), ‘6.1 Room Temperavure insulation Resistance (Class 2 Junctions) The minimom room temperature electrical msuls- tion resistance between the theroelement pairs and the shest for sheathed thermocouples with Class 2 junctions hall be a8 specified in Table 4 for the de test voltage noted. In addition, for Class 2B (isolated ungrounded) junctions, the minimum electrical insulation: specified in Table 4 shall also apply between thermoclement pairs. The minimum insalation value shall be negotiated between the purchaser and the producer for Fig. 6 assemblies with purchaser specified insulated themo- couple extension wire or other devices attached. For Fig.$ assemblies, the minimum insulation resistance values of Table 4 shall be imposed before the thermocouple is terminsteé (hen itis ike Fig. 4). The insulation resistance shall be ies in accordance with Test Method E780, 6.8 Sheath Condirion—The surface of the completed ther mocouples shall be visually clean, dry, and oxide-free 6.9. The tests specified in 8.1 are required to determine ifthe specification requirements have been met. Additional octal requirements are listed in the Supplementary Requirement section, anid may be included in the purchase order rege meni, us desired by the purchaser. 6.10 All testing and inspection shal! be performed in sce dance with Test Methods E £39 unless otherwise indicated 7. Measuring Junction Configuration 7.4 "The measuring junction configurations are shown it ‘ross section in Figs. and 2. "The tip shape is optional asa as the dimensional requirements are mainiained. The prefer | nominal sheath diameters ace listed in Table 1 or Speciation ESSS/E 585M, The measuring junction dimensional eit iments are as follows: ] TAL Dimension A, End Closure Diameter, Classes 1 ait 2-The end closure maximum diameter shall be no larger the nominal sheath diameter plus a weld allowance of 005 (0.002 in.) or 2 & of the nominal sheath diameter, whickeer larger. Localized reduction of the end closure diame cae | by weld shrinkage shall not exceed 0.05 mm (0.002in,)or2§ | fof the nominal sheath diameter, whichever 1s lage, Ti expanded end closure diametral‘olerance shall apply Goa i fip of the end closure over a length not exceeding 2% nominal sheath diameter. 7.1.2 Dimensions Controlled by Supplementary graphic Inspectian (see Supplementary Requirement SI). 712.1 Dimension B, Measuring Junction Lensth=De measuring junetion length on Class 2A and Class 28 jute shall be a minimum of one and a maximum of Fou th clement diameters long. 7.1.2.2: Dimension C, Minimum Measuring scion tion Thickness, Rodial Dimension—The minimum i thickness on Class 24 and 2B junctions, as measured junction to the sheath in a radial direction, shall be Si ‘nominal sheath diameter. f closure. weld interface shall be not less than 109 nominal sheath diameter, Wall thinning caased by shall he limited to the minimum material sheath Wal requirement of 10% of the nominal diametes, 71.24 Dimension E, End Closure Thickness—Tie® closure thickness, on both Class 1 and Class 2 junctions be a minimum of 10 % and a maximum of £0 oF the sheath diameter, 358df] = cose 608m Insulotion Thermoelements oth Outside Diometer “Sheath Outside Diameter FIG. 1 Grounded Measuring Junction, Cl ‘Thermoelements FIG. 2 Ungrounded Measuring Junction, Class 2 Moisture Seo! "U'STol. AG. 3 Sheathed Thermocouple Moisture Seo! Exposed Thermoelements (length must be specified) 7.4 Sheathed Thermocouple with Exposed Wires Dimension F; Measuring Junction Location—The junction oF junctions of Claxs 2A and 2B thermo- fespectvely, shall be located a minimum of 10 % of eal daincier and a maximum of eithex 0.75 mm (0.030 $0% of the nominal sheath diameter, whichever is Connector or Connection Head (Gee paragroph 5.7) FIG. 5 Sheathed Thermocouple Assembly with Connector oF ‘Connection Head (any Type Specitiog) Insulated Thermocouple Extension Wire FIG. 6 Sheathed Thermocouple Assembly with Transition Piece greater, from the inside surface of the end closure; Dimension Fis dedined as the shortest axial distance between end ctosire ‘and measuring junction, 8. Test Requirements, 8.1. Standard Tests—There are certain minimum inspection requirements for each thermocouple fabricated to this specifi- Cation. Perform the standard tests:in accordance with the 359iy © eoa/e 60am ‘TABLE 2 Tolerances on Inkial Values of Emf versus Temperature for Shesthed Thermocouples ‘Nore | —Toleinces in this table apply to new sheathed thermocouple material when wsed at temperatures not exceeding the recemmerde lini Table | [Fused at higher temperatures these tolerances may not apply. ‘Nore 2-—Tolerances apply fo nese material 2 produced and donot allow for magnitude of sch changes depends upon sech factors as sheath and thermoelement sie, temperature, time of exposure, and environment. ‘Nore 3-Wheretaerances are given in percent the percentage appties to dcjertins the tolerance in depres Fabrenhert multiply the tolerance in degrees Celsius by 9/5. 844 Flee feich of the ohmeter. Al changes in thermoeiectric characteristics ofthe materials ding us hermoelemer the temperture bing measured when expressed in degrees Cel “Tornparatre ange “pieranear—Faternce wuncien 07S BF) ‘Treen Sanders Soca NIG a Tolerances eres, = 6 = T Bore News =Sard4% Toes 4 Bio erate KGentificate of = 32 1600 Si7a05% Goan pocouple has k 2210200 302 075%: yorod = “228 10 32 sects te purchase “so tose Ayers ficcordance wi KAN 2502 zoe 2 ein confor 7 Seanad Harnocouples ard themecaule ata ew nema materi howorer, may not fel wine te surzro trance given Der ist eo eat. Secon frais wi De oqurod me mioreatonts avalale to jos estalahng special lances for sub-zero tegeraures, Suh specie out-zaro tolerances requ hal be ard beeen the pucharer and the pect TABLE 4 Room-Temperature insulation Resistance for “Thermocouples with Class 2 (Ungrounded) Measuring Junctions. Torin Seat ‘epics Vago. iar elation Oso Oarewe Vide Recitanes, in {asta 080 mn 0050 oO 1380 to 19 men (3.030 © 0.057 in) 2 520 arp tha 145 mn (2057 in 500. 1000 producer’s established procedures in accordance with 84, “These tests, noted as standard tests, are listed as follows: S.l.1 Visual and Envelope Dimensional inspection, 8.1.2 Room Temperature Insulation Resistance Measure. ‘ment on Class 2 Junctions Only. 8.1.3 Thermocouple Polarity Test, and 8.1.4 Blectrical Continuity Test. 8.2 Optional Tests—The optional tests listed below may be specified in whole or part in the purchase documents by the purchaser. The sample rate shall also be specified by the purchaser. Perform the optional tests in aceordance with the following Supplementary Requirement: $1—Radiographic Inspection $2-—End Closure Weld Integrity Test Using the Dye Pen- etrant Method. 'S3-End Closure Weld and Sheath Integrity Test Using the Helium Mass Spectrometer Method ‘S4—End Closure: Weld ond Sheath Integrity Test Using Water (thermocouples with Class 2 megsuring junctions only) S5—Elevaed Temperature Insulation Resistance (thermo- couples with Class 2: measuring junctions only) S6—Calibration 83 Documenation—Copies of the documented test results shall be supplied to the purchaser, along with a certification of ‘conformance in accordance with Section 9. 84 Seandard Tests—The producer shall perfom the follow- ‘ng measurements and checks on each thermocouple, using the test and inspection methods described in Test Methods 839 t0 censure that the product conforms to the ordering documents, plied io noel fe Wlerancns speced fe labs for tpertures above OG, cand vostro hatte: Herter ae eres 6 moa tho s-700 i. BD 360 ‘cated by the purchaser, use the calibration temperatures define in Specification E S8S/E 585M. Subjecting the thermocouple to thermal treatment during calibration testing may cause the thermoelements io become inhomogeneous. Therefore, cli tion of every thermocouple from a lot is not recommented Refer to 4.4 $6.2 The producer and purchaser shall agree upon sample plan and disposition of the calibration specimens. APPENDIX (Nonmandatory Information) XL. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY VERIFICATION X11 Seope X1.1.1 This appendix shall apply only when required by the purchaser, X1.1.2 This appendix has been prepared as a guide for the purchaser in determining what speeific requirements should be covered by the purchaser's Quality Assurance documents, XI.13 If specified, the producer shall be responsible for observing the requirements of the purchaser's Quaiity ‘Assurance/Venification Program. Specifications during the ‘manufacturing and testing of the sheathed thermocouples. This may alse include the verification of all raw materials used in their manufacture, X12 Identification and Documentation X1.2.1 Identification and documentation shall make it pos- sible to trace any finished thermocouple bsck through produc~ tion and testing to the materials used in it. The producer shall identify all raw materials, components, and thermocouple ‘material through all phases of production, storage, and ship- ment. For this, the producer shall use identification methods yproved by the purchaser for positive identification by label- ing, tagging, and coding. X13 Test Procedures X13.1 All tests shall be performed in secordance with written’ test procedures. and, whea required, prepared in accordance with the purchaser's Quality Asswand! Verification Program Specification ‘1.32 The purchaser shall sie in the ordering dooundt whether he will accept the producer's standard test procetie ‘or whether specific test procedures for the purchase ord be prepared and submitted to the purchaser for approval X1.33 If the test procedures must be submitted 10 purchaser for approval, the purchasce shall itemize and: the test procedures required, referencing the appropnat tions of this specification and the Supplementary Reg Of this specification, X1.34 Tf the procedures include raw material proc then the parchaser shall so state in the ordering docuea X14 Documentation X!.4.1 Alldocumemtation shall be submitted in with the purchaser's Quality Assurance/Verification Specification. It is suggested that the: documentation i the following: XIA.LL Certifications covering all raw materials, XIA4.1.2 Specified in-process certifications and reali X14.1.3 Certifications and test results for all tests in this specification and the purchase documents, XLS In-Provess Surveillance XI.5.L Any in-process surveillance by the purchast be determined by agreement between the purchasct producer and shall be Covered by the purchaseeRarseapery a BAAS SS ly & cose 6oom Th Amarsan Sosy fe Testing ant Matias ake ro poston respecting ie vay of ary gate’ rons asserea n connection rt eny em ardned nts standart. Users ofthis stan ar expressly aovsed dat coronation of he vlc of ay sich ete igs, and ne rk ef rtngement of such gts, are entre er own resoonsbiy, ‘This standard a sitect 1 rerion af any tine by fe response eteeel conmitee anc ist be reviewed every ive years aod ‘tn eee, fe rapsccved or nt. 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