Install Instructions
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4 TE-6000 Series Temperature Sensing Elements Installation Instructions 
Repairs and Replacement 
Do not field repair the TE-6000 temperature sensing 
elements. To order a replacement, refer to the 
TE-6000 Series Temperature Sensing Elements 
Product Bulletin (LIT-216288).
Technical Specifications 
Product 
TE-6000-1  1,000 ohm nickel element 
TE-6000-2  500 ohm nickel element 
TE-6000-3  333 ohm nickel element 
TE-6000-5  50 ohm nickel element 
TE-6000-6  1,000 ohm nickel (used in solar heating applications) 
TE-6000-10  1,000 ohm nickel surface element (encased in aluminum mounting 
  block) 
TE-6000-11  1,000 ohm nickel bearing element (encased in a brass tube) 
TE-6000-100  1,000 ohm nickel wide range element 
TE-6000-101  1,000 ohm nickel narrow range element 
TE-6359-1  1,000 ohm platinum element 
Sensing Ranges 
TE-6000-6:  -40 to 350°F (-40 to 177°C) 
TE-6000-10:  0 to 125°F (-18 to 52°C) 
All Other Models:  -50 to 250
°
F (-46 to 121
°
C) 
Elements 
TE-6359-1:  Platinum 
All other models:  Nickel 
Resistance Tolerances 
TE-6000-1, -2, -3, -6, -10, -11: 
  ±1.0% 
TE-6000-5:  ±2.0% 
TE-6000-100:  ±0.1%, range of -50 to 250°F (-46 to 121°C) 
TE-6000-101:  ±0.1%, range of 55 to 85°F (13 to 29°C) 
TE-6359-1:
±0.06% (platinum, DIN Class A) 
Temperature Coefficients 
(All Positive and 
Approximate) 
Nickel:  0.15, 1.0, 1.5 and 3 ohms/F° (0.27,1.8, 2.7, and 5.4 ohms/C°) 
  for 50, 333.3, 500, and 1,000 ohm elements respectively 
Platinum:
2.2 ohms/F° (3.9 ohms/C°) 
Reference Resistance 
At 32°F (0°C)  TE-6359-1:  1,000 ohms (platinum) 
At 70°F (21°C)  TE-6000-1, 6, 10, 11, 100, 101:  1,000 ohms (nickel) 
  TE-6000-2:  500 ohms (nickel) 
  TE-6000-3:  333 ohms (nickel) 
  TE-6000-5:  50 ohms (nickel) 
Temperature Ranges 
TE-6000-6:  -40 to 350°F (-40 to 177°C) 
TE-6000-10:  0 to 125°F (-18 to 52°C) 
TE-6000-101:  55 to 85°F (13 to 29°C) 
All other models:  -50 to 250
°
F (-46 to 121
°
C) 
Sensor Construction 
TE-6000-6:  Black Anodized Aluminum Probe 
TE-6000-10:  Aluminum Probe 
TE-6000-11:  Brass Probe 
All Other Models:  Copper Probe 
Field Connection 
Two wire leads, 18 AWG 
Shipping Weight 
0.2 lb (0.09 kg) 
The performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standards. For application at conditions beyond these 
specifications, consult the local Johnson Controls office. Johnson Controls, Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or 
misuse of its products. 





