The Laureate Model T is a UL-listed temperature meter/controller which provides highly accurate, stable and repeatable temperature indication for multiple thermocouple types and 100 Ohm platinum RTDs. The meter accepts types J, K, T, E, N, R and S thermocouples plus 100 ohm platinum RTD's with DIN or ANSI alpha. The thermocouple or RTD type, range and resolution (1° or 0.1°) are user selectable.

Plug-in isolated analog output, dual-setpoint controller, and RS232/485 communications boards can upgrade the Laureate temperature meter from stand-alone monitor to system interface and control. The meter can serve as an isolated, highly accurate, linearized, 4-20 mA transmitter. Modbus RS485 is fully supported.

All ranges for all temperature sensor types are digitally calibrated at the factory. This eliminates the need field calibration when changing sensor types, or the drift caused by potentiometers in non-microcomputer based meters. The selection of thermocouple or RTD type, range and resolution can be from the front panel or via the unit's optional serial interface. Cold junction compensation automatically corrects for temperature variations at the thermocouple reference junction at the meter. Open sensor indication is standard and may be set up to indicate either upscale or downscale. RTD excitation is provided by the meter. RTD connections can be of the 2-, 3- or 4-wire type. For 3- and 4-wire connections, the meter automatically compensates for lead resistance of the sensor.

All Laureate meters allow exceptionally fast read rates at to 60 conversions per second while integrating the input over a full power cycle. Fast read rates provide true readings and fast response for control applications. Display of peak value is standard.

The base price is $220. For more information and pricing of options, visit www.laurels.com/tcrtd.htm