How to use the Choosing the Best Sensor…

Temperature Sensor Performance Characteristics

RTD T/C
Transmitter Accuracy 0.018 to 0.18°C 1.8 to 18°C

Selection Chart Stability

0.01 to 0.1°F
<0.1% error in 5 years
1 to 10°F
18°C/year
1°F / year
The chart offers general support to temperature
Sensitivity 0.06 to 5.6 ohms / °C 2.8 to 28mV / °C
instrument selection. It presents information
0.1 to 10 ohms / °F 5 to 50mV / °F
regarding available features and capabilities of Linearity Best Moderate
the STT 3000 family*. Range -200 to 850°C -190 to 1821°C
When using the chart for temperature transmitter -328 to 1562°F -310 to 3308°F
selection, it is suggested you keep the following Response Moderate Best
5 questions in mind. Price $$$ $$
1. Which sensor can best meet my needs? Platinum Ungrounded
(refer to back of Selector Guide) + best overall selection + longest expected life
2. Could advanced transmitter features simplify
or enhance the measurement?
– most expensive
Nickel
+ well protected
Grounded
Temperature
3. Which transmitter mounting configuration Options + good for < 149°C
< 300°F + improved response
Transmitter
best suits the application?
4. How will the instrument communicate
– requires isolated trans. Selection
with its host system?
Copper
+ most linear, least $
Exposed
+ quickest response Guide
5. What level of instrument performance is – limited span + direct process immersion
required and/or useful? – vulnerable to damage
Use the resulting Key Model number(s) plus – Highest accuracy – Greatest economy
the Honeywell Smartline Software Selection Guide Overall over a wide range – Higher temperatures
– Best stability – Faster response
(or Model Selection Guide) to finalize your
selection and specify a complete model number.
*Always review the appropriate Honeywell Specification and Technical Data
publication prior to making a final instrument selection.

Industrial Automation and Control

Honeywell Inc.
http://www.iac.honeywell.com
U.S.A.: Honeywell Industrial Automation and Control, 16404 North Black Canyon Hwy.,
Phoenix, AZ 85053
Canada: The Honeywell Centre, 155 Gordon Baker Rd., North York, Ontario M2H 3N7
Latin America: Honeywell Inc., 480 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 200,
Sunrise, Florida 33325
Japan: Industrial Operations Tokyo, 4-28-1 Nishi-Rokugo Ohtu-ku, Tokyo 144, Japan
Asia: Honeywell Asia Pacific Inc., Room 3213-3225, Sun Hung Kai Centre, No. 30 Harbour Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Pacific Division: Honeywell Pty Ltd., 5 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde NSW Australia 2113
Northern Europe and Southern Africa: Honeywell Ltd., Honeywell House, Arlington Business Park,
Bracknell, RG 12 1EB, U.K.
Central Europe: Honeywell A.G., Kaiserleistraße 39, 63067 Offenbach, Germany
Western and Southern Europe: Honeywell S.A., Avenue de Bourget 1, 1140 Brussels, Belgium
Eastern Europe: Honeywell Praha, s.r.o., Budejovicka 1, 140 00 Prague 4, Czech Republic
Middle East: Honeywell Middle East Ltd., Khalifa Street, Sheikh Faisal Building, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

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STT250 Smart Temperature Transmitter HONEYWELL TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER SELECTION CHART
• Universal sensor inputs STT 3000 Measurement Range Diff. Redundant Head External Hi/Lo Temp Sensor Break
• Compact size allows Input Type Model deg C deg F 4-20 HART DE FF Temp T/C Mount CJ Storage Detection Performance
direct head mounting Pt100 STT250 X X X - - X - X Standard
-200 to 850 -328 to 1562
STT350 X X X X* - - X X Enhanced
• Broad selection of
STT250 X X X - - X - X Standard
housings and materials Pt200 -200 to 850 -328 to 1562
STT350 X X X X* - - X X Enhanced
• Remote communica-
STT250 Input Not Available
tions with 4-20mA, Pt500
STT350 -200 to 850 -328 to 1562 X X X X* - - X X Enhanced
digital DE and HART
STT250 X X X - - X - X Standard
options RTD Pt100J -200 to 640 -328 to 1184
STT350 X X X X* - - X X Enhanced
• Available with integral indicating meter STT250 Input Not Available
Ni500
STT350 -80 to 150 -112 to 302 X X X X* - - X X Enhanced
STT250 Input Not Available
Cu10
STT350 -20 to 250 -4 to 482 X X X X* - - X X Enhanced
STT250 Input Not Available
STT350 Smart Temperature Transmitter Cu25
STT350 -20 to 250 -4 to 482 X X X X* - - X X Enhanced

• One model for

STT250 X X X X X Standard
thermocouples, RTDs B 200 to 1820 392 to 3308
STT350 X X X X X X X X Enhanced
and specialty inputs
STT250 Input Not Available
• No board change, C
STT350 0 to 2300 32 to 4172 X X X X X X X X Enhanced
potentiometer adjust- STT250 Input Not Available
ment, or calibration D
STT350 0 to 2300 32 to 4172 X X X X X X X X Enhanced
required STT250 X X X X X Standard
• Remote configuration E -200 to 1000 -328 to 1832
STT350 X X X X X X X X Enhanced
and rangeability STT250 X X X X X Standard
J -200 to 1200 -328 to 2192
• Explosion-proof housing or DIN rail mounting STT350 X X X X X X X X Enhanced
• Delta T and redundant sensor capabilities are standard STT250 X X X X X Standard
T/C K -200 to 1370 -328 to 2498
STT350 X X X X X X X X Enhanced
• High/Low PV storage
STT250 X X X X X Standard
N -200 to 1300 -328 to 2372
STT350 X X X X X X X X Enhanced
STT250 X X X X X Standard
R -50 to 1760 -58 to 3200
STT350 X X X X X X X X Enhanced
STT250 X X X X X Standard
Temperature Sensor S
STT350
-50 to 1760 -58 to 3200
X X X X X X X X Enhanced
• Thermocouples of STT250 X X X X X Standard
T -250 to 400 -418 to 752
many types and options STT350 X X X X X X X X Enhanced
for temperatures STT250 Input Not Available
NiNiMoly
between -250° and STT350 0 to 1300 32 to 2372 X X X X X X X X Enhanced
+2300°C
• Resistance temperature STT250 Input Not Available
Radiamatic
detectors (RTDs) for STT350 420 to 1800 788 to 3272 X X X - - X X - Enhanced
temperatures between STT250 X X X - - X - Standard
Specialty Millivolts -20 to 120 mV
-200° and +850°C STT350 X X X - - X X - Enhanced
STT250 X X X - - X - Standard
• Radiation temperature detectors for temperatures up Ohms 0 to 2000 Ohm
STT350 X X X - - X X - Enhanced
to 1800°C
* Two wire sensors only

Common STT 3000 Features

Universal Inputs Reduced installation, configuration and stocking cost
Comprehensive Diagnostics Lower operation and maintenance costs
Remote Communications Improved operating efficiency and greater maintenance flexibility
Hard Wire Failsafe Selection Improved process security
Fully Potted Electronics Enhanced instrument reliability
Accurate, Reliable Measurement = Improved financial performance for your facility.