5TC

Supported Applications

The Omega 5TC Series consists of ready-made insulated thermocouples designed for temperature measurement. These sensors are supplied with stripped leads and feature ANSI color-coded insulation to facilitate identification in wiring harnesses, control panels, or instrumentation setups requiring discrete sensor elements.

Operating Conditions & Performance

The 5TC Series meets or exceeds Special Limits of Error (SLE) and EN 60584-2: Tolerance Class 1. The series supports thermocouple calibrations J, K, T, and E. Standard overall lengths are available in 1 m (40") or 2 m (80"). Wire diameters vary by AWG gage, ranging from 0.08 mm (0.003) for 40 AWG to 0.81 mm (0.032) for 20 AWG.

Configuration Options

The series offers a configurable envelope across insulation materials, wire gages, lengths, and termination options:

• Insulation Materials: PFA (Model prefix TT), Kapton® (KK), or Glass Braid (GG).
• Wire Gage & Diameter: Available in 20, 24, 30, and 36 AWG for all insulation types; 40 AWG is available with PFA. Diameters range from 0.81 mm (0.032) down to 0.08 mm (0.003).
• Lengths: Standard lengths include 1 m and 2 m. Additional length increments are offered for GG or TT wire at an additional cost per 300 mm (12") package of 5, and similarly for KK wire.
• Packaging: Sensors are supplied in convenient 5-packs. OEM quantities are available.
• NIST Calibration: Available upon request.

Optional accessories include M8/M12 connectors and TAP Adhesive Labels (Model TAP). The adhesive labels feature a thickness of 0.064 mm (0.002"), are made of polyimide film with silicone pressure sensitive adhesive, and have a maximum temperature rating of 180°C (356°F).

Connector Options

M8/M12 connectors can be added to the model number for additional cost:

• Straight M8 Plug: Add "M8-S-M".
• Straight M12 Plug: Add "M12-S-M".
• Right-Angled M8 Plug: Add "M8-R-M".
• Right-Angled M12 Plug: Add "M12-S-M" (as specified in source).

Ordering Configuration

The model number follows the format: 5TC-<INSULATION>-<CALIBRATION>-<AWG>-<LENGTH>. For example, "5TC-TT-K-30-36" denotes a 5-pack of PFA insulated thermocouples with Type K calibration (CHROMEGA®-ALOMEGA®), 30 AWG wire, and a length of 1 m (40") with stripped lead termination.

Key Product Differences

Variants within the series are distinguished by insulation type, thermocouple calibration code, wire gage, and overall length. The "GG" prefix indicates Glass Braid insulation; "TT" denotes PFA; and "KK" signifies Kapton®. Calibration codes correspond to Type J, K, T, or E elements. Length suffixes in the model number represent inches (e.g., 36 for 1 m/40", 72 for 2 m/80") or metric equivalents depending on the specific variant listing.