Overview
The Omega TX58-PT3 is an RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) transmitter engineered for reliable, accurate temperature measurement in demanding industrial environments. This transmitter converts RTD resistance measurements to standardized current signals, eliminating the signal degradation problems inherent in RTD transmission via long lead runs. The TX58-PT3 is widely used across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and process control applications where precise temperature monitoring is critical to system performance and product quality.
Key Features
- Converts RTD resistance to industry-standard 4-20 mA output signals
- Temperature range: 0°C to +100°C
- Compact, lightweight design (320 grams) for easy installation
- Durable construction suitable for harsh industrial environments
- Compatible with Pt100 and other standard RTD sensors
- Reduces signal transmission errors over extended cable runs
Technical Specifications
The TX58-PT3 delivers stable, noise-free temperature signal transmission critical for process control loops and data acquisition systems.
Typical Applications
- Process Control: Temperature monitoring in industrial heating, cooling, and mixing systems
- Manufacturing: Furnace control, thermal processing, and equipment monitoring
- Automotive: Engine test cells, thermal testing, and production equipment monitoring
- Aerospace: Component testing, environmental chambers, and thermal validation
- HVAC Systems: Building automation and environmental control
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Pt100 RTD sensors (2-wire and 3-wire configurations)
- Pt50 and Pt25 RTD elements
- Industrial PLC analog input modules (4-20 mA input cards)
- Temperature monitoring and control systems
- Data acquisition systems with standard current input
- Building management systems (BMS) with 4-20 mA inputs
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- TX58-PT2 (earlier PT2 variant)
- TX58-PTS (alternative model designation)
- Other Omega TX58 series transmitters with compatible pinouts
Works With
- 4-20 mA signal acquisition and control systems
- Industrial automation platforms with analog input modules
- Rockwell Automation CompactLogix and ControlLogix analog inputs
- Siemens S7 PLC analog input cards
- Generic RTD temperature measurement systems and process controllers
