Critical Technical Advantages
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Non-Invasive Installation: The TST602 measures temperature through the vessel or pipe wall. Because there is no direct contact with the process medium, the sensor is completely isolated from high process pressures, corrosive fluids, and abrasive materials, significantly increasing its lifespan.
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Retrofit and Temporary Flexibility: The sensor can be installed quickly on flat surfaces or pipes without interrupting the process. This “strap-on” or bolt-on capability is perfect for adding measurement points to a commissioned plant where cutting into the piping is not feasible.
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Ideal for Verification: It serves as an excellent reference tool for verifying the performance of existing immersion thermometers. By comparing the surface reading (with proper insulation) to the internal sensor, operators can identify drift or failure without removing the primary instrument.
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Heavy-Duty Construction: Despite being a surface sensor, the TST602 is built for heavy-duty industrial environments. It is engineered to withstand the ambient conditions found in power plants, large-scale building automation, and industrial climate control systems.
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Specialized HVAC Design: The thermometer is specifically optimized for climatization tasks and heat exchanger monitoring, where tracking the surface temperature of supply and return lines is essential for energy efficiency calculations.
Technical Performance Matrix
| Feature | Details |
| Sensor Type | Pt100 (RTD) |
| Mounting Style | Surface mount (Strap-on or bolt-on) |
| Process Contact | None (Non-invasive) |
| Application Environment | Climatization, Building Automation, Heat Exchangers |
| Mechanical Stress | High pressure resistant (isolated from medium) |
| Installation | Retrofit-friendly, no process interruption |
Primary Applications
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Building Automation: Monitoring chilled water and hot water lines in HVAC systems to optimize climate control logic.
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Heat Exchanger Efficiency: Measuring the surface temperature of inlet and outlet pipes to calculate thermal transfer rates.
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Process Verification: Temporary installation to cross-check the accuracy of legacy immersion sensors during maintenance cycles.
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High-Pressure Line Monitoring: Tracking temperatures on high-pressure hydraulic or steam lines where a traditional thermowell would pose a mechanical risk.
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Tank Wall Monitoring: Measuring the exterior temperature of storage tanks to detect stratification or ensure product stability.
