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What is a compensation cable?

A compensation cable is a special type of cable used to extend the leads of thermocouples (temperature sensors) so as to transmit the thermoelectric signal to a measuring device while minimizing temperature errors and signal losses. The primary function of the compensation cable is to compensate for temperature differences that may occur between the thermocouple and the meter. The compensation cable uses materials that have similar thermoelectric characteristics to those of the thermocouple. The conductors in compensation cables are made of alloys that are not exactly the same as those of the thermocouple, but have similar thermoelectric characteristics over a limited temperature range. They are a more economical option and are used for shorter distances. Cable insulation material can be silicone (suitable for high temperature environments and good chemical resistance), PVC (suitable for lower temperature applications where flexibility and moisture resistance are required), Teflon or glass filament (used in environments with extreme temperatures, protecting the cable from mechanical and thermal loads), depending on the environment in which they will be used.

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Category
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Resistance Thermometers (RTD)
Resistance Thermometers (RTD)
Thermocouples (TC)
Thermocouples (TC)
Temperature Ranges
Temperature Ranges
Type
Type
Number of Sensors
Number of Sensors
Number of Wires
Number of Wires
Mounting Connection
Mounting Connection
Accuracy Class
Accuracy Class
Level sensor type
Level sensor type
Float material
Float material
Built-in temperature sensor/thermostat
Built-in temperature sensor/thermostat
Input
Input
Pressure
Pressure
Measurement range
Measurement range
Case
Case
Display
Display
Power supply
Power supply
Analog input
Analog input
Discrete input
Discrete input
Analog output
Analog output
Relay output
Relay output
Alarms
Alarms
Compensation for 3-wire RTD
Compensation for 3-wire RTD
Contact function
Contact function
Contact ratings
Contact ratings
Control algorithm
Control algorithm
Interface
Interface
Operating modes
Operating modes
Resolution
Resolution
Tuning method
Tuning method
Start
Start
Increased front protection
Increased front protection