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4.7 Thermocouple Wire Identification Chart
The different thermocouple types are identified by their wires colour, and where possible, the outer
insulation as well. There are several standards in use throughout the world.
The table below shows the wire and sheath colours used for most common
thermocouple types. The format used in this table is:
Table 2. Thermocouple Extension Wire Colours
Type International
IEC584-3
USA ANSI
MC 96.1
British
BS1843
French
NFC 42-324
German
DIN 43710
+*
Black White Yellow Yellow Red
J
-
White
Black
Red
Black
Blue
Black
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
+
Brown Blue White Yellow Red
T
-
White
Brown
Red
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
+
Green Yellow Brown Yellow Red
K
-*
White
Green
Red
Yellow
Blue
Red
Purple
Yellow
Green
Green
+
Pink Orange Orange
N
-
White
Pink
Red
Orange
Blue
Orange
+
Grey Grey Red
B
-
White
Grey
Red
Grey
Grey
Grey
+
Orange Black White Yellow Red
R & S
-
White
Orange
Red
Green
Blue
Green
Green
Green
White
White
+
White
C (W5)
-
Red
White
Note:
* = Wire is magnetic
4.8 Connections and Wiring
The rear terminal connections for
1
/
4
DIN instruments are illustrated in the following diagram.
In general, all wiring connections are made to the instrument after it is installed. Copper wires must
be used for all connections (except thermocouple signal wires).
WARNING:
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AC POWER WIRING MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE
SOURCE DISTRIBUTION PANEL UNTIL ALL WIRING PROCEDURES ARE COMPLETED.
+ Wire
- Wire
Sheath