Temperature

Bimetal thermometer with switch contacts

Stainless steel version
Model TGS55
WIKA data sheet TV 25.01

for further approvals

see page 8

Applications

■ Control and regulation of industrial processes

■ Monitoring of plants and switching of circuits
■ Chemical industry, petrochemical industry, process
technology and food industry
■ For aggressive media

Special features

■ High reliability and long service life

■ Universal application
■ Case and stem from stainless steel
■ Instruments with inductive contacts for use in hazardous
areas Bimetal thermometer with switch contacts,
■ Instruments with contacts for PLC applications model TGS55

Description

Wherever the process temperature has to be indicated
on-site and, at the same time, circuits need to be switched,
the bimetal thermometer with switch contacts finds its use.
Switch contacts (electrical alarm contacts) make or break
circuits dependent upon the pointer position of the indicating
measuring instruments. The switch contacts are adjustable
over the full measuring range. The instrument pointer (actual
value pointer) moves freely across the entire scale range,
independent of the setting.
Switch contacts consisting of several contacts can also be
set to a single set point. Contact actuation is made when the
actual value pointer travels beyond and below the desired set
point.
As switch contacts, inductive contacts and electronic
contacts are available. Inductive contacts can be used
in hazardous areas. For triggering programmable logic
controllers (PLC), electronic contacts can be used.

The set pointer can be adjusted via the window using a

removable adjustment key (mounted on the cable socket).

WIKA data sheet TV 25.01 ∙ 06/2022 Page 1 of 13

Data sheets showing similar products and accessories:

Electrical switch contacts; model 8xx; see data sheet AC 08.01
Specifications

Basic information
Standard DIN 16196
Nominal size in mm [in] 100 [4"]
Window ■ Instrument glass
■ Laminated safety glass
■ Clear non-splintering plastic

Connection location ■ Back mount (axial)

■ Lower mount (radial)
■ Back mount, adjustable stem and dial

Connection design → For drawings, see page 9

S Standard (threaded connection) 1)
1 Plain stem (without thread)
2 Male nut
3 Union nut
4 Compression fitting (sliding on stem)
5 Union nut and loose threaded connection
“Adjustable stem and dial” case version 90° swivelling and 360° rotatable
Dampening, case filling ■ Without
■ With liquid dampening
■ With food-compatible liquid dampening

Material (in contact with the environment)

Case, bayonet ring ■ Stainless steel 304SS
■ Stainless steel 316SS

1) Not for version “adjustable stem and dial”

Measuring element
Type of measuring element Bimetal coil
Nominal effective range
Continuous load (1 year) Measuring range (DIN 16196)
Short time (max. 24 h) Scale range (DIN 16196)

Accuracy specifications
Accuracy per DIN 16196 1) With single contact With double contact
Stem diameter 6 mm [0.24 in] Class 2 Class 2
Stem diameter 8 mm [0.31 in] Class 1 Class 2
Stem diameter ≥ 10 mm [0.39 in] Class 1 Class 1

1) Adjustable stem and dial version only available in class 2

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 Scale range in °C Measuring range 1) in °C Scale interval in °C Error limit in °C
Class 1 Class 2
-70 ... +30 -60 ... +20 1 1.5 3.0
-50 ... +50 -40 ... +40 1 1.5 3.0
-30 ... +50 -20 ... +40 1 1.5 3.0
-20 ... +60 -10 ... +50 1 1.5 3.0
-20 ... +120 0 ... 100 2 3.0 6.0
-20 ... +140 0 ... 120 2 3.0 6.0
0 ... 60 10 ... 50 1 1.5 3.0
0 ... 80 10 ... 70 1 1.5 3.0
0 ... 100 10 ... 90 1 1.5 3.0
0 ... 120 10 ... 110 2 3.0 6.0
0 ... 160 20 ... 140 2 3.0 6.0
0 ... 200 20 ... 180 2 3.0 6.0
0 ... 250 30 ... 220 5 3.75 7.0
0 ... 300 30 ... 270 5 7.5 15.0
0 ... 400 50 ... 350 5 7.5 15.0
0 ... 500 50 ... 450 5 7.5 15.0
0 ... 600 100 ... 500 10 15.0 30.0

1) The measuring range is indicated on the dial by two triangular marks. Only within this range is the stated error limit valid per DIN 16196.

Please indicate switch points!

Unless otherwise specified, the instrument will be delivered with the adjustable switch points factory-set as follows:
■ Single contact Measuring range start
■ Double contact Start and end of the measuring range

Further details on: Scale range

Unit ■ °C
■ °F
■ °C/°F (dual scale)
■ °F/°C (dual scale)
Dial
Scale graduation ■ Single scale
■ Dual scale

Scale colour Single scale Black

Dual scale Red
Other colours on request
Material Aluminium
Pointer
Version Adjustable pointer
Pointer colour Black
Material Aluminium

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Process connection
Thread size ■ Plain, without thread
■ G½B
■ ½ NPT
■ G ½ female
■ ½ NPT female
■ M20 x 1.5
■ M24 x 1.5 female
Other threads on request
Material (in contact with the environment) Stainless steel 316SS
Stem
Diameter ■ 6 mm [0.24 in]
■ 8 mm [0.31 in]
■ 10 mm [0.39 in]
■ 12 mm [0.47 in]
Material (wetted) Stainless steel 316SS
Thermowell/protection tube In principle, the operation of a mechanical thermometer is possible without a
thermowell/protection tube with low process-side loading (low pressure, low viscosity
and low flow velocities).

However, in order to enable exchanging the thermometer during operation (e.g.

instrument replacement or calibration) and to ensure a better protection of the
measuring instrument and also the plant and the environment, it is advisable to use a
thermowell/protection tube from the extensive WIKA portfolio.
→ For further information on the wake frequency calculation, see Technical information
IN 00.15.

Output signal
Type of contact ■ Inductive contact, model 831 (→ see page 5)
■ Electronic contact, model 830 E (→ see page 6)

Switching technology
Inductive contact, model 831
Electronic contact, model 830 E
Contact setting
■ Suitable for use in hazardous areas with corresponding control unit (model 904.xx)
■ Long service life due to non-contact sensor
■ Low influence on the indication accuracy
■ Fail-safe switching at high switching frequency
■ Insensitive to corrosion
■ Also available in safety version
■ For direct triggering of a programmable logic controller (PLC)
■ Long service life due to non-contact sensor
■ Low influence on the indication accuracy
■ Fail-safe switching at high switching frequency
■ Insensitive to corrosion
■ Contact adjustable, adjustment key mounted on the cable socket
■ Contacts fixed, without adjustment lock
■ Contact adjustment lock leaded (tamper-proof)
■ Contact adjustment key fixed

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 Output signal: Inductive contact, model 831
Connection method Inductive contact
Number of switch contacts Max. 2 switch contacts
Switching function Contact versions:
■ 831-N
■ 831-SN, safety version 1)
■ 831-S1N, safety version 1), inverted signal
The switching function of each switch is indicated by index 1 or 2
Model 831.1 Normally open (clockwise pointer motion)
Model 831.2 Normally closed (clockwise pointer motion)
Switch point setting Set pointers of the contact pressure gauges are freely adjustable over the full scale range
Setting range (recommended) 10 ... 90 % of the scale range (0 ... 100 % on request)
Distance between switch points Up to 2 contacts can be set to an identical set point. For a version with 3 contacts this is not
possible. The left (no. 1) or right (no. 3) contact may not be set to the same set point as the other 2
contacts. The required displacement is approx. 30°, optionally to the right or to the left.
Switching current Depending on the isolating amplifier/control unit used (→ see data sheet AC 08.01)
Switching voltage Depending on the isolating amplifier/control unit used (→ see data sheet AC 08.01)
Switching power Depending on the isolating amplifier/control unit used (→ see data sheet AC 08.01)
Permissible temperature ranges in hazardous areas
T6 -20 ... +60 °C [-4 ... +140 °F]
T5 ... T1 -20 ... +70 °C [-4 ... +158 °F]
T135°C -20 ... +70 °C [-4 ... +158 °F]

1) Only operate with a corresponding isolating amplifier (model 904.3x)

Associated isolating amplifiers/control units

Model Version Ex version

904.28 KFA6 - SR2 - Ex1.W 1 contact Yes
904.29 KFA6 - SR2 - Ex2.W 2 contacts Yes
904.30 KHA6 - SH - Ex1 1 contact Yes - Safety version
904.33 KFD2 - SH - Ex1 1 contact Yes - Safety version
904.25 MSR 010-I 1 contact No
904.26 MSR 020-I 2 contacts No
904.27 MSR 011-I Two-point control No

→ For further information on switch contacts, see data sheet AC 08.01

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 Output signal: Electronic contact, model 830 E
Connection method Electronic contact (PNP transistor)
Number of switch contacts Max. 2 switch contacts
Switching function Contact versions:
■ 2-wire system
■ 3-wire system
The switching function of each switch is indicated by index 1 or 2
Model 830 E.1 Normally open (clockwise pointer motion)
Model 830 E.2 Normally closed (clockwise pointer motion)
Setting range (recommended) 10 ... 90 % of the scale range (0 ... 100 % on request)
Distance between switch points Up to 2 contacts can be set to an identical set point. For a version with 3 contacts this is not
possible. The left (no. 1) or right (no. 3) contact may not be set to the same set point as the
other 2 contacts. The required displacement is approx. 30°, optionally to the right or to the left.
Switching current ≤ 100 mA
Switching voltage DC 10 ... 30 V
Type of output PNP transistor
Residual ripple Max. 10 %
No-load current ≤ 10 mA
Residual current ≤ 100 µA
Voltage drop (with Imax.) ≤ 0.7 V
Reverse polarity protection Conditional UB (the switched output 3 or 4 must never be set directly to minus)
Anti-inductive protection 1 kV, 0.1 ms, 1 kΩ
Oscillator frequency Approx. 1,000 kHz
EMC Per EN 60947-5-2

2-wire system 3-wire system

Measuring instrument PLC Measuring instrument PLC

4 2
+UB +UB

1 1
- -

PNP RL (load) PNP 3

RL (load)

With double contact With double contact

2nd contact 2nd contact

PNP RL (2nd load) PNP 4

RL (2nd load)

→ For further information on switch contacts, see data sheet AC 08.01

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 Electrical connections
Connection type ■ Cable socket, black
Per VDE 0110 insulation group C/250 V
Cable gland M20 x 1.5
■ Connector
■ Rear cable outlet

Wire cross-section 6 screw terminals + PE for conductor cross-section 2.5 mm²

Cable diameter → See dimensions from page 10
Pin assignment Connection details are given on the product label of the instrument. Connection
terminals and ground terminals are appropriately marked.
Material PA 6 (polyamide)

Operating conditions
Ambient temperature range (at the case) 1) -20 ... +60 °C [-4 ... +140 °F]
Storage temperature range 1)

Without liquid dampening -50 ... +70 °C [-58 ... +158 °F]
With liquid dampening -40 ... +70 °C [-40 ... +158 °F]
Max. operating pressure at stem Max. 25 bar [362.59 psi], static
Ingress protection (IP code) per IEC/EN 60529 ■ IP65
■ IP66

1) For hazardous areas, the permissible temperatures of the contact model 831 shall apply exclusively (for permissible temperature ranges see 5). These must not be exceeded at the
instrument either (for details see operating instructions). If necessary, measures for cooling (e.g. measuring point insulation) have to be taken.

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Approvals

Logo Description Country

EU declaration of conformity European Union
EMC directive
Low voltage directive
RoHS directive

Optional approvals

Logo Description Country

EU declaration of conformity European Union
ATEX directive
Hazardous areas
- Ex ia Zone 1 gas II 2G Ex ia IIC T6/T5/T4 * Gb
Zone 20 dust II 2D Ex ia IIIB T85°C/T95°C/T100°C/T135°C * Db
IECEx 1) International
Hazardous areas
- Ex ia Zone 1 gas Ex ia IIC T6/T5/T4 * Gb
Zone 20 dust Ex ia IIIB T85°C/T95°C/T100°C/T135°C * Db
EAC Eurasian Economic
EMC directive Community

Low voltage directive

Hazardous areas 1)
GOST Russia
Metrology, measurement technology
KazInMetr Kazakhstan
Metrology, measurement technology
- MTSCHS Kazakhstan
Permission for commissioning
BelGIM Belarus
Metrology, measurement technology
UkrSEPRO Ukraine
Metrology, measurement technology
Ex Ukraine Ukraine
Hazardous areas
Uzstandard Uzbekistan
Metrology, measurement technology
- CRN Canada
Safety (e.g. electr. safety, overpressure, ...)

1) Only for instruments with inductive contact model 831

Certificates (option)

Certificates
Certificates ■ 2.2 test report
■ 3.1 inspection certificate with 3 test points (optionally with 5 test points)

Calibration DAkkS calibration certificate

Approvals and certificates, see website

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 SW

Ø d4
G

Ød
Bauform Standard Ba

3073050.06
Design Standard De
Connection designs
i l2
Standard design (male threaded connection) 1) l 1 thread)
Design 1, plain stem (without
SW l1

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SW

Ø d4
i l2

Ød4
G

d1

Ød

G
Bauform 1

Ød

Ød
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uform Standard Bauform 5

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Design 1
sign Standard Design 5
l2
i l2 SW a l1

Ø d4
G
l1

Ød Ød
Bauform Standard SW B

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G
Design Standard D
Bauform 2

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d1

Ød
uform 1 Standard insertion length l1 = 63, 100, 160, 200, 250 mm 2
Design Standard insertion length
i l1 = 140, l 2 200, 240, 290 mm

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sign 1 l
Nominal Process Dimensions in mm Nominal size Dimensions l 1 2in mm SW l1
l2 i l1
size SW
connection
Ø d4

NS d1 Ød a for a for i l2

Ød4
a l1
G

G
NS G i SW d4 axial adjustable stem and dial

d1
Ød

Ød
Ød

Ød
Bauform Standard Bauform 1 BauformSW5 l2
SW

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G½B 14 27 26 8 100 18 8 15 25
Design Standard100 Design 1 Design 5
G

Ød
Ød

uform 2 G¾B 16 32 32 8 3
Bauform

G
l2

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sign 2 ½ NPT i 19 l 2 22 - Design

8 3 a l1
¾ NPT 20 l 30 - 8 i
l21 SW l1
i
1) Not for version “adjustable stem and dial”1 l

Ød
d1

Ød

Bauform 2

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Bauform 1
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SW l2 Design 2 SW ca.40 l1
Design 1

Ø d4
i l2
Ød

G
uform 3 l2

Ød
G

Design 2, male nuta Bauform 4 Design 3, union nut

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l1 i l1

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sign 3 Design 4
SW i SW
l1 l
l22
G

Ød

Ød
Bauform 2 Bauform 3
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L G

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Design 2 Design 3
SW ca.40 l1
l2
Ø d4

i i
25 i
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i l1 SW l1
Ød

uform 4

Ø d4
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Ø22

Ød
sign 4 Bauform 4.1
SW l2

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SW ca.40 l1
Design 4.1
Standard insertion length l1 =l 280, 140, 180, 230 mm Standard insertion length
i l1 = 89, 126, 186, 226, 276 mm
Ø d4
Ød

Bauform 3
G
G

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L Bauform 4 Ød
Design 3 Nominal Process Dimensions in mm Nominal Process l2 Dimensions in mm

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size connectioni Design 4 size connection l 1
ca.40
NS 25 SWG i i
l1 SW NS G L i SW
Ød l2 Ød
Ø d4

100 G½B 8.5 27 8

Ø22

100 G½B 20 27 8
G

L
Ø d4 Ø d

uform 4.1 SW ca.40 l1 G¾B 10.5 32 8

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sign 4.1 i M24 x 1.5 13.5 32 8

G

Ød

Bauform 4 25 SW i
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Ø d4

l2
Ø22

Design 4
G

Ød

ca.40 l1 Bauform 4.1

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L l2 Design 4.1
L
l2
ca.40 l1
25 SW i
L
Ø d4
Ø22

Ød

Bauform 4.1
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Design 4.1

l2
ca.40 l1
L
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 Bauform 3

Ø
G

3073050.06
Design 3
i
Design 4, compression fitting
l 1 (sliding on stem) Design 5, union nut and loose threaded connection

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SW ca.40 l1 l1
SW

Ø d4
SW i

G
Ø d4 i l2

Ød4
Ød
G

Bauform 4

G
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Ød

Ød
Design 4 Bauform 5

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Design 5
Sealing ring l2
i l2
L
l1
Standard insertion
25 SWlength li1 = 63, 100, 160, 200, 250 mm Insertion length l1 = variable
d1

Length L = l1 + 40 mm
Ød

Length L = l1 + 40 mm

Ø d4
Ø22

G
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Stainless steel 1.4571

Ød
Bauform 4.1 Nominal Process Dimensions in mm

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Design 4.1 size l2 connection Nominal Process Dimensions in mm
a NS l 1 G i SW d4 Ød size connection
l2 NS G i SW d4 Ød
SW 100 G½B 14 27 26 8
ca.40
G¾B 16
l1 32 32 8 100 G½B 14 27 26 8
G

Ød

L G¾B 16 32 32 8
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M18 x 1.5 12 24 23 8
½ NPT 19 22 - 8 M18 x 1.5 12 24 23 8
l2 ¾ NPT 20 30 - 8
i l1

SW Legend: l 2
G Male thread
Ød

G1 Female thread
G

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i Thread length (incl. collar)

a Distance to the case/articulated joint
i
Ø d4 Diameter
l1 of the sealing collar
SW Spanner width
Ød Stem diameter
SW ca.40 l1 Insertion
l1 length
l2 i Active length
Ø d4
G

Ød

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l2
L

25 SW Dimensions
i in mm
Ø d4
Ø22

Ød

Cable socket
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Contact models: 831 and 830 E

l2
14336089.01

ca.40 l1
L

Only use cable with a

diameter of 7 ... 13 mm
49.5

M20x1,5

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 Back mount

11442204.02
Lower mount

11442255.02

NS Dimensions in mm Weight in kg
Ø d 2) Ø d4 Ø D1 Ø D2 F 1) G C d4 SW axial radial adjustable
stem and dial
100 8 26 101 99 83 G½B 94 26 27 1.0 1.1 0.7

NS Dimensions in mm
Switch contact model 831 Switch contacts models 831.11 or 831.22
1- or 2-way
b b1 1) b b1 1)
100 83 115 83 115

1) With scale ranges ≥ 0 ... 300 °C the dimensions increase by 40 mm

2) Option: Stem Ø 6, 10, 12 mm

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 Lower mount, with rear cable outlet

14129535.01
NS Dimensions in mm Weight in kg
Ø d 2) Ø d4 Ø D1 Ø D2 F 1) G C1 C2 i SW axial radial adjustable
stem and dial
100 8 26 101 99 83 G½B 20 17 14 27 1.0 1.1 0.7

NS Dimensions in mm
Switch contact model 831 Switch contacts models 831.11 or 831.22
1- or 2-way
b b
100 83 83

1) With scale ranges ≥ 0 ... 300 °C the dimensions increase by 40 mm

2) Option: Stem Ø 6, 10, 12 mm

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 Adjustable stem and dial version

11442387.01
Attention: For this version, a fixed design is not possible.

NS Dimensions in mm Weight in kg
Ø d 2) Ø D1 Ø D2 F C
100 8 101 99 68 94 0.7

NS Dimensions in mm
Switch contact model 831 Switch contacts models 831.11 or 831.22
1- or 2-way
b b1 b b1
100 83 127 83 127

2) Option: Stem Ø 6, 10, 12 mm

Ordering information
Model / Nominal size / Type of contact and switching function / Scale range / Connection size / Connection location / Options

© 03/2009 WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG, all rights reserved.
The specifications given in this document represent the state of engineering at the time of publishing.
We reserve the right to make modifications to the specifications and materials.

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06/2022 EN

WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG

Alexander-Wiegand-Straße 30
63911 Klingenberg/Germany
Tel. +49 9372 132-0
Fax +49 9372 132-406
info@wika.de
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