RTDs

Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) measure temperature based on the principle that as the temperature of a metal increases, so does the resistance to the flow of electricity. When an electrical current is applied to the RTD, the metallic element is used to measure the resistance of the passing electrical current. As the temperature increases, the resistance increases. The resistance value can be converted to temperature based on the known resistance characteristics of the metallic element. RTDs are adaptable to most industrial applications because of their wide temperature range (-330 degrees Fahrenheit to 1560 degrees Fahrenheit) and their exceptional accuracy to within 0.1 degree.

ACI Hazardous Transmitter Series temperature transmitters are mounted in an industrial connection head style enclosure. The transmitters are protected from moisture and corrosion in harsh environments due to the epoxy coating. The sensors are manufactured using a double encapsulation process, which eliminates the effects of moisture on the sensors and increases response times. For better accuracy, use with A/TTM Series transmitters which include a secondary calibration process that removes most of the sensor error over the calibrated temperature span.

ACI High Temperature Duct Series sensors and transmitters are a single point duct sensor designed with a three wire RTD sensor assembly and a 316 Series stainless steel probe. The three wire sensors can be used with a two wire transmitter by connecting the two colored wires to one of the RTD terminal blocks with the third wire going to the second RTD terminal block. 

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$152.90
The plastic box, immersion configuration has male 1/2 inch NPT threads.  The sensing element is double encapsulated to avoid sensor failures caused by moisture infiltration.  ACI also standardizes with etched Teflon lead wires and 2 Part wells.   Please note that the PB enclosure is rated to 203 degrees Fahrenheit. ACI immersion temperature sensors are designed for HVAC, Building Automation Systems, and light industrial applications. Specific applications include: chillers, hot water systems, tanks, and boilers. NOTE: Welded thermowells are not intended for moving water or high pressure service. Fluid velocity and wake frequency are primary factors in well failure. Machined thermowells should be used in these types of applications. 
$279.40
The ACI RTD Freezer Series features a 3/16” diameter stainless steel probe with a 10 Foot or 30 Foot, 3 Conductor, 24 AWG Plenum rated jacketed Teflon cable. The sensors in this series are manufactured using ACI’s proven encapsulation process to eliminate the effects of moisture upon the sensors. The sensor is designed to be used in Pharmaceutical, Liquid Nitrogen, Freezers, Refrigerators and Hydronic applications where a remote sensor is required due to the extreme temperature ranges and presence of ice and moisture. An optional “-GD” galvanized or “-4x” NEMA 4X weather proof enclosure and NIST Certificates are available as referenced in the ordering grid on the product data sheet. The Freezer RTD sensors can be used with any of the Single or Triple Point Glycol Kits for use in applications where a Thermal Buffer (slower) response time is desired. Please contact ACI for more information regarding this sensor or to discuss your application in further detail. Other options may be available upon request. Applications: Pharmaceutical, Liquid Nitrogen, Refrigerators, Freezers, Hydronic Heating, Remote Sensor Applications
$107.80
The ACI Platinum Duct Series features a stainless steel probe with Etched Teflon colored lead wires to differentiate the different sensor types. The three-wire “-3W” option should be ordered when using with a 3-Wire temperature transmitter or sensor configuration on your building management system or PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). The purpose of the 3rd wire is to compensate for external lead wire resistance that will affect the accuracy of your sensor output. ACI recommends the use of an 18 AWG lead wires to reduce the external lead wire resistance when using a Platinum RTD. The sensors are manufactured using ACI’s proven double encapsulation process to eliminate the effects of moisture on the sensors and to increase response times using our high quality, thermally conductive epoxy. The duct style sensor is a single point sensor designed to be used in smaller duct applications and includes an insulation pad for sealing the duct and dampening vibration. The sensor length should be determined by the width or diameter of your duct, such that the tip of the probe is in the approximate center of the duct. Standard enclosure options include the “-GD” Galvanized or “-PB” plastic enclosure with hinged cover. On larger ducts, our Rigid or Bendable Copper Averaging sensor may offer better coverage based upon the size of your duct system and sensor location. Optional NEMA/IP rated weather proof enclosures and NIST Certificates are available as referenced in the ordering grid. Applications: Roof Top Units, Air Handlers, Monitoring Supply/Discharge/Return/Mixed Air Temperatures
$382.80
The ACI Platinum Copper Averaging Series features a copper sensing element with Etched Teflon colored lead wires to differentiate the different sensor types. The three-wire “-3W” option should be ordered when using with a 3-Wire temperature transmitter or sensor configuration on your building management system or PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). The purpose of the 3rd wire is to compensate for external lead wire resistance that will affect your sensor output. ACI recommends the use of 18 AWG lead wires to reduce the external lead wire resistance when using a Platinum RTD style sensor. The sensing element includes a continuous sensing element, which covers the entire length of the copper tube. This produces a better average temperature over the entire cross sectional area of your duct or unit when compared to a single point duct sensor or multi-point averaging sensor. These sensors are hermetically sealed to ensure that moisture and other contaminants won’t affect the reliability of the sensing element. The copper averaging sensor includes a foam pad to seal the duct and dampen vibrations once installed. The sensor length should be determined by the total cross sectional area of your duct. Standard enclosure options include the “-GD” galvanized or “-PB” plastic enclosure with hinged cover. Optional NEMA/IP rated weather proof enclosures and NIST Certificates are available as referenced in the ordering grid. For higher accuracies, see the A/TTM1K (Matched) Averaging transmitter Product Data Sheet. Applications: Roof Top Units, Air Handlers, Monitoring Duct Supply/Discharge/Return/Mixed Air 
$385.00
The ACI Platinum Immersion Series features a ¼” diameter stainless steel probe with two, 14” 22 AWG Etched Teflon colored lead wires depending on the probe length ordered to differentiate the sensor types. The three-wire “-3W” option should be ordered when using with a 3-Wire temperature transmitter or sensor configuration on your building management system or PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). The purpose of the 3
$236.50
The ACI Transmitter Immersion Series features a two-wire, 4 to 20 mA loop powered output signal with optional three-wire voltage output signal available. All transmitters include Zero and Span adjustments for field calibration and are calibrated using NIST Certfied Calibration equipment. We recommend the use of an 18 to 22 AWG shielded cable for all temperature transmitter installations to keep noise from being introduced onto the signal lines. The sensor assemblies are manufactured using Etched Teflon colored lead wires and ACI’s proven double encapsulation process to eliminate the effects of moisture on the sensors as well as increased response times from our high quality, thermally conductive epoxy. The immersion sensors “-I-” include a welded thermowell but can be ordered without the thermowell “-INW” version. The “-INW” includes a standard ½” NPS process thread to be used with a machined thermowell or existing thermowell application. Optional NEMA/IP rated weather proof enclosures and NIST Calibration 
$277.20
The ACI Transmitter Immersion Series features a two-wire, 4 to 20 mA loop powered output signal with optional three-wire voltage output signal available. All transmitters include Zero and Span adjustments for field calibration and are calibrated using NIST Certfied Calibration equipment. We recommend the use of an 18 to 22 AWG shielded cable for all temperature transmitter installations to keep noise from being introduced onto the signal lines. The sensor assemblies are manufactured using Etched Teflon colored lead wires and ACI’s proven double encapsulation process to eliminate the effects of moisture on the sensors as well as increased response times from our high quality, thermally conductive epoxy. The immersion sensors “-I-” include a welded thermowell but can be ordered without the thermowell “-INW” version. The “-INW” includes a standard ½” NPS process thread to be used with a machined thermowell or existing thermowell application. Optional NEMA/IP rated weather proof enclosures and NIST Calibration 
$236.50
The ACI Transmitter Immersion Series features a two-wire, 4 to 20 mA loop powered output signal with optional three-wire voltage output signal available. All transmitters include Zero and Span adjustments for field calibration and are calibrated using NIST Certfied Calibration equipment. We recommend the use of an 18 to 22 AWG shielded cable for all temperature transmitter installations to keep noise from being introduced onto the signal lines. The sensor assemblies are manufactured using Etched Teflon colored lead wires and ACI’s proven double encapsulation process to eliminate the effects of moisture on the sensors as well as increased response times from our high quality, thermally conductive epoxy. The immersion sensors “-I-” include a welded thermowell but can be ordered without the thermowell “-INW” version. The “-INW” includes a standard ½” NPS process thread to be used with a machined thermowell or existing thermowell application. Optional NEMA/IP rated weather proof enclosures and NIST Calibration Certificates are available when ordering the A/TTM Series transmitters as referenced in the ordering grid on the back of the product data sheet. For best accuracy, ACI recommends the use of the A/TTM Series Matched transmitters which includes a 3 or 5 Point NIST Calibration Certficate, since they include a second calibration step in which the RTD and transmitter are calibrated together as a system. 
$233.20
The ACI Transmitter Immersion Series features a two-wire, 4 to 20 mA loop powered output signal with optional three-wire voltage output signal available. All transmitters include Zero and Span adjustments for field calibration and are calibrated using NIST Certfied Calibration equipment. We recommend the use of an 18 to 22 AWG shielded cable for all temperature transmitter installations to keep noise from being introduced onto the signal lines. The sensor assemblies are manufactured using Etched Teflon colored lead wires and ACI’s proven double encapsulation process to eliminate the effects of moisture on the sensors as well as increased response times from our high quality, thermally conductive epoxy. The immersion sensors “-I-” include a welded thermowell but can be ordered without the thermowell “-INW” version. The “-INW” includes a standard ½” NPS process thread to be used with a machined thermowell or existing thermowell application. Optional NEMA/IP rated weather proof enclosures and NIST Calibration 
$93.50
The polycarbonate NEMA 4X, no well configuration is designed for wet environments and adds a level of corrosion resistance.  It has male 1/2 inch NPT threads and the sensing element is double encapsulated to avoid sensor failures caused by moisture infiltration.  ACI also standardizes with etched Teflon lead wires and wells must be ordered separately for this part. ACI immersion temperature sensors are designed for HVAC, Building Automation Systems, and light industrial applications. Specific applications include: chillers, hot water systems, tanks, and boilers. NOTE: Welded thermowells are not intended for moving water or high pressure service. Fluid velocity and wake frequency are primary factors in well failure. Machined thermowells should be used in these types of applications. 
$562.10
The ACI Transmitter Rigid Averaging Series features a two-wire, 4 to 20 mA loop-powered output signal with an optional 3-Wire voltage output signal available. The Rigid Averaging sensors are designed to be installed in small to medium size ducts to give you a better average compared to that of a single point sensor. All transmitters include Zero and Span adjustments for field calibration and are calibrated using NIST Certified Calibration equipment. ACI recommends the use of an 18 to 22 AWG shielded cable for all temperature transmitter installations to help eliminate the possibility of noise being introduced onto the signal lines. The 1K Ohm Rigid Averaging sensor assemblies include a continuous sensing element that covers the entire length of the stainless steel probe and are manufactured using colored Etched Teflon lead wires to differentiate between the sensor types. All units are hermetically sealed using our epoxy material to eliminate the effects of moisture on the sensors. The Rigid Averaging transmitters include a foam pad to properly seal the duct and limit vibration once installed. Optional NEMA/IP rated weather proof enclosures are available as specified on the back of the product data sheet. For best accuracy, ACI recommends the use of the A/TTM Series Matched transmitters with a 3 or 5 Point NIST Calibration Certificate, since they include a second calibration process in which the RTD and transmitter are calibrated together as a system. On larger ducts, ACI’s bendable copper averaging transmitter should be used for better coverage and control of the air inside of the duct. Applications: Roof Top Units, Air Handlers, Monitoring Supply/Discharge/Return/Mixed Air Temperatures, Data Centers, Hospitals
$67.10
The ACI Nickel Room Series combines option flexibility with attractive styling in our “-R2” style enclosures which include Four-way air flow design too minimize self-heating to the sensor. These enclosures are ordered in a White “-R2” color. All units are designed to be mounted over a single gang junction box or hole in the wall with the use of drywall anchors. An optional 1/8” Black foam pad with pressure sensitive adhesive is available to insulate the sensor from thermal drafts within the wall or wall surface temperature. A 1/16” Hex driver should be used to secure the cover from being easily removed. All model numbers will be entered into our system such that you will be given a unique, six-digit Config ID Number on your order confirmation and product labels.