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Explosion-proof Bimetal Thermometer

The explosion-proof bimetal thermometer uses an electrical contact structure. It directly measures the temperatures of liquid, steam and gas media in production processes, with a measurement range of -80 to +500°C. Temperature change causes the electrical contact to connect with or disconnect from the upper and lower limit contacts, operating the relay in the circuit for automatic control and alarm.

Explosion-proof bimetal thermometer with electrical contact dial configurations.

  • Temperature measurement of liquid, steam and gas media in production processes.
  • Applications requiring local temperature indication, automatic control and alarm.
  • Temperature-measurement applications requiring the Ex db IIC T4…T6 Gb explosion-proof grade.
  • Local temperature indication for direct reading.
  • Automatic power cut-off and alarm function.
  • Thermal response time not more than 40 s.
  • Protection level available in IP55, IP65 and IP66.
  • Explosion-proof grade: Ex db IIC T4…T6 Gb.

The structure diagram shows two constructions: WSSX-481B and WSSX-401B. For selection, provide the required insertion length L, mounting connection and available installation space.

Item Parameter
Applicable standards JB/T8803, GB/T3836
Nominal dial diameter 60, 100, 150 mm
Accuracy class Class 1.0, Class 1.5
Thermal response time ≤40 s
Protection level IP55, IP65, IP66
Explosion-proof grade Ex db IIC T4…T6 Gb
Rated power 10 VA
Maximum working voltage 220 V, 24 V
Maximum allowable current 0.7 A
Normal atmospheric operating conditions Temperature -25 to +55°C; relative humidity ≤85%
Set-point error Not more than 1.5 times the switching difference of the basic error limit; switching difference not more than 1.5 times the basic error limit
Switching repeatability Not greater than 1/2 of the absolute value of the basic error limit
Rated voltage DC test voltage Insulation resistance
7 V 24 d.c 100
20 V 220 a.c 500
  • WSSX-481B
  • WSSX-401B
  • Required temperature measurement range, accuracy class and dial diameter.
  • Installation position, insertion length L, mounting connection and protective-tube specification.
  • Required explosion-proof grade and site-area requirement.
  • Required set point, control or alarm method, and working voltage.
  • Measured medium, operating temperature, pressure and required quantity.