ASTM E1684-05
(Specification)Standard Specification for Miniature Thermocouple Connectors
Standard Specification for Miniature Thermocouple Connectors
ABSTRACT
This specification covers separable single-circuit miniature thermocouple connectors with two flat pins. Connectors covered by this specification must be rated for continuous use to at least 300 °F (150 °C), but they may optionally be rated higher. This specification does not cover multiple-circuit connectors, multi-pin connectors, standard size connectors, connectors intended primarily for panel mounting, or high-temperature connectors (for example, those designed for continuous use at temperatures significantly above approximately 500 °F (260 °C)). The connectors shall be rated based on their performance during contact resistance, thermal gradient, and insulation resistance tests.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers separable single-circuit miniature thermocouple connectors with two flat pins. Connectors covered by this specification must be rated for continuous use to at least 300 F (150 C), but they may optionally be rated higher.
1.2 This specification does not cover multiple-circuit connectors, multi-pin connectors, standard size connectors, or connectors intended primarily for panel mounting. High-temperature connectors (for example, those designed for continuous use at temperatures significantly above approximately 500 F (260 C)) are not intended to be covered by this specification.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 9, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: E1684 – 05
Standard Specification for
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Miniature Thermocouple Connectors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1684; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers separable single-circuit minia- 3.1 Definitions—The definitions given in Terminology
ture thermocouple connectors with two flat pins. Connectors E344 shall apply.
covered by this specification must be rated for continuous use 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
to at least 300 °F (150 °C), but they may optionally be rated 3.2.1 connector pair, n—assembly consisting of a plug and
higher. a jack, each having both positive and negative inserts, that will
1.2 This specification does not cover multiple-circuit con- connect two parts of an electrical circuit and provide a means
nectors, multi-pin connectors, standard size connectors, or of physically disconnecting the two parts without the use of
connectors intended primarily for panel mounting. High- tools.
temperature connectors (for example, those designed for con- 3.2.2 contact insert, n—metallic conductor assemblies that,
tinuous use at temperatures significantly above approximately when installed in connector bodies, provide connections be-
500 °F (260 °C)) are not intended to be covered by this tween two parts of an electrical circuit. Plug connectors will
specification. contain projecting prong contacts, while jack connectors will
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded contain recessed socket or receptacle contacts.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for 3.2.3 service life, n—interval of time that a connector
information only. assembly will be put to use and retain all physical and
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only to thermoelectric properties.
the test methods portion, Section 9, of this specification: This 3.2.4 test difference, n—apparent thermoelectric difference
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, attributabletomatedconnectorsobservedbythetestprocedure
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this specification.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
4. Significance and Use
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use. 4.1 The widespread use of thermocouple connectors re-
quires standardization of mating dimensions and performance
2. Referenced Documents
characteristics.
2.1 The following documents of the latest issue form a part 4.2 This specification describes miniaturized thermocouple
of this specification to the extent referenced herein. In case of connector dimensions and capabilities and includes test proce-
conflict between this specification and another referenced dures suitable for evaluating the performance of a particular
document, this specification shall take precedence. specimen or design. The tests described are not intended for
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2.2 ASTM Standards: routineinspectionorrapidtestingoflargegroupsofconnectors
E230 Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force or for quality control purposes.
(EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
5. Classification
E344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrom-
etry 5.1 Plugs or Jacks:
5.1.1 Connectors shall be constructed as either plugs or
1 jacks, and these two forms shall be designed to connect with
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E20 on
each other.
Temperature Measurement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E20.04
on Thermocouples.
5.1.2 Plug connectors shall have two external prong con-
Current edition approved May 1, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally
tacts of differing sizes to prevent improper mating. The
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E1684–00. DOI:
negative prong shall be the wider, as indicated in Table 1.
10.1520/E1684-05.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 5.1.3 Jack connector shall have two internal socket contacts
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
sized and spaced to receive and accommodate the prong
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
contacts of the mating plug. Jack connectors shall also include
the ASTM website.
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