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TDX-9106B

Revised 11-02

Catalog Section 10

(00-02-0049)

Temperature Scanner/Pyrometer SWICHGAGE

®

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Scans 6 Channels 

• 

Adjustable Trip Points

• 

“J” or “K” Thermocouples

• 

Powered by CD Ignition,

24 VDC, or 120 VAC

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Rated for Class 

I

, Division 2, 

Group D Hazardous Areas

• 

Start-up Time Delay

• 

Easy to Read Digital Display

*

When used with approved ignition. 

Contact Murphy for details.

**

When used with power requirements 

described below.

Description

The TDX6 is an advanced design 6-point temperature scanner and
pyrometer. It continually scans up to six thermocouples and
sequentially displays the thermocouple number and its reading.
Each sensor input has a field settable trip point for alarm, shut-
down or control. A read/scan
selector allows the operator to set
and view each trip point. With the
selector in the scan mode, a
“thermocouple read” push button
provides a means to manually
toggle through the six channels
and to lock in on a specific chan-
nel. Normal scanning will resume
approximately three seconds after releasing the push button. All
trip points are continually armed and active during the scanning
process.

Type “J” or “K”, grounded

or ungrounded thermocouples are

accommodated. Other types are available upon request.

The TDX6 can interface with other Murphy SELECTRONIC

®

TATTLETALE

®

annunciators and Micro-controllers. It is rated for

Class 

I

, Division 2, Group D, hazardous areas

*

and is available

for operation from CD ignition, 120 VAC, or 24 VDC

.

Applications

Gas Compressor 

Process Temperatures

Suction/Discharge Temp.

Generators

• 

Engine/Compressor Jacket 

Pumps

Water Temperature

Engine Exhaust Temperature

Features

■ 

Monitors six (6) input sensors

■ 

Accepts type “J” or “K” thermocouples grounded

or ungrounded

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Field adjustable trip points

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LCD display in either °F or °C (specify)

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One thermocouple maybe selected for continuous display

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CD ignition, 24 VDC, or 120 VAC powered

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No special training or programming required

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Scans all 6 sensors in 30 seconds

Specifications

Power  Requirements (Operating Voltages):

120 VAC or 

80-250 VDC, CD ignition or 24 VDC. 

Outputs:

Models TDX6-A and TDX6-C: 

Six (6) isolated Silicon Controlled

Rectifier (S.C.R.) outputs; 0.5 A @ 250 VDC; switches on
(applies ground) above trip point and switches off (removes
ground) when power is switched off.

Models TDX6-B and TDX6-D: 

Six (6) isolated Field-Effect

Transistor (F.E.T.) outputs; 0.1 A @ 250 VDC; switches on
(applies ground) above trip point and switches off (removes
ground) below trip point.

Operating Temperature:

-4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C).

Storage Temperature: 

-40 to 300°F (-40 to 150°C).

Case: 

ABS 

1

/

4

DIN (90 x 90 mm).

Scanning Speed: 

Complete scan in 30 seconds. 

Reset Differential: 

F.E.T. models:

Decreases 3 Degrees (°F or

°C). S.C.R. models: Turn input power off to reset.

Display Update Time: 

Updates temperature every 0.3 seconds.

Start-up Time Delay: 

Unit is locked out for 10 seconds after

ignition voltage is sensed.

Ambient Cold Junction Compensation Range:

2°F from 32°F to 122°F (1°C from 0°C to 50°C).

Measurement Range: 

Monitor Range 0-1999°F or °C (specify °F

or °C in part number).

Accuracy: 

With J-type thermocouple: 

from 50-150°F (10-66°C) +3°F(+2°C),

from 150-1200°F (66-649°C) ±1.0% of reading.

With K-type thermocouple: 

from 400-2000°F (204-1076°C)

±1.0% of reading.

Trip Point Accuracy: 

±3°F (±2°C) of reading.

Trip Point Adjustment Range: 

0-1999 Degrees.

Open Thermocouple Input: 

A number 1 appears in the display

to the right of the channel number and the trip point operates.

Easy to Read

Digital Display 

Thermocouple

 Read

Trip Point

Read/Scan

Trip Point 

Adjustment

Approved

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Approved

*

Model TDX6

Using grounded thermocouples introduces the risk of odd currents or voltages

being imposed on the thermocouple signal which can affect the accuracy of the
reading. This is an inherent problem of grounded thermocouples, the reason why
we prefer ungrounded thermocouples.

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