Standard Specification for Thermocouple Connectors

ABSTRACT
This specification covers separable single-circuit thermocouple connectors with two round pins. The widespread use of thermocouple connectors requires standardization of mating dimensions and performance characteristics. Connectors shall be constructed as either plugs or jacks, and these two forms shall be designed to connect with each other. Contact resistance test, thermal gradient test, and insulation resistance test shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The widespread use of thermocouple connectors requires standardization of mating dimensions and performance characteristics.  
4.2 This specification describes standardized thermocouple connector dimensions and capabilities and includes test procedures suitable for evaluating the performance of a particular specimen or design. The tests described are not intended for routine inspection or rapid testing of large groups of connectors or for quality control purposes.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers separable single-circuit thermocouple connectors with two round pins. Connectors covered by this specification must be rated for continuous use to at least 300 °F (150 °C), but they may optionally be rated higher.  
1.2 This specification does not cover multiple-circuit connectors, multi-pin connectors, miniature connectors, or connectors intended primarily for panel mounting. High temperature connectors (for example, those designed for continuous use at temperatures above approximately 500 °F (260 °C)) are not intended to be covered by this specification.  
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard.  
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation: E1129/E1129M −14
StandardSpecification for
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Thermocouple Connectors
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE1129/E1129M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers separable single-circuit ther- 3.1 Definitions—The definitions given inTerminology E344
mocouple connectors with two round pins. Connectors covered
shall apply.
bythisspecificationmustberatedforcontinuoususetoatleast
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
300 °F (150 °C), but they may optionally be rated higher.
3.2.1 connector pair, n—an assembly consisting of a plug
1.2 This specification does not cover multiple-circuit
and a jack, each having both positive and negative inserts, that
connectors, multi-pin connectors, miniature connectors, or
will connect two parts of an electrical circuit and provide a
connectors intended primarily for panel mounting. High tem-
means of physically disconnecting the two parts without the
perature connectors (for example, those designed for continu-
use of tools.
ous use at temperatures above approximately 500 °F (260 °C))
3.2.2 contact insert, n—metallic conductor assemblies that,
are not intended to be covered by this specification.
when installed in connector bodies, provide connections be-
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
tween two parts of an electrical circuit. Plug connectors will
are to be regarded separately as standard.
contain projecting prong contacts, while jack connectors will
contain recessed socket or receptacle contacts.
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only to
the test method portion, Section 9, of this specification. This
3.2.3 service life, n—interval of time that a connector
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
assembly will be put to use and retain all physical and
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
thermoelectric properties.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3.2.4 test difference, n—apparent thermoelectric difference
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
attributabletomatedconnectorsobservedbythetestprocedure
tions prior to use.
of this specification.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Significance and Use
2.1 The following documents of the latest issue form a part
4.1 The widespread use of thermocouple connectors re-
of this specification to the extent referenced herein. In case of
quires standardization of mating dimensions and performance
conflict between this specification and another referenced
characteristics.
document, this specification shall take precedence.
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2.2 ASTM Standards: 4.2 This specification describes standardized thermocouple
connector dimensions and capabilities and includes test proce-
E230/E230M Specification and Temperature-Electromotive
Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples dures suitable for evaluating the performance of a particular
specimen or design. The tests described are not intended for
E344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrom-
etry routineinspectionorrapidtestingoflargegroupsofconnectors
or for quality control purposes.
E608/E608M Specification for Mineral-Insulated, Metal-
Sheathed Base Metal Thermocouples
5. Classification
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5.1 Plugs or Jacks:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E20 on
Temperature Measurement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E20.04
5.1.1 Connectors shall be constructed as either plugs or
on Thermocouples.
jacks, and these two forms shall be designed to connect with
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2014. Published January 2015. Originally
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each other.
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E1129 – 08 . DOI:
10.1520/E1129_E1129M-08E01.
5.1.2 Plug connectors shall have two external prong con-
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tacts of differing diameters to prevent improper mating. The
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
negative prong shall be the larger, as shown in Table 1 and Fig.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 1.
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TABLE 1 Dimensions
Minimum, Maximum,
A
Dimension Symbol
in. (mm) in. (mm)
Body length L . 1.505 (38.23)
Body width W . 1.088 (27.64)
Body thickness T . 0.515 (13.08)
Length of pro
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Designation: E1129/E1129M − 08 E1129/E1129M − 14
Standard Specification for
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Thermocouple Connectors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1129/E1129M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—The year date was corrected editorially in July 2009.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers separable single-circuit thermocouple connectors with two round pins. Connectors covered by this
specification must be rated for continuous use to at least 300 °F (150 °C), but they may optionally be rated higher.
1.2 This specification does not cover multiple-circuit connectors, multi-pin connectors, miniature connectors, or connectors
intended primarily for panel mounting. High temperature connectors (for example, those designed for continuous use at
temperatures above approximately 500 °F (260 °C)) are not intended to be covered by this specification.
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard.
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9, of this specification.This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the latest issue form a part of this specification to the extent referenced herein. In case of
conflict between this specification and another referenced document, this specification shall take precedence.
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
E230E230/E230M Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
E344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrometry
E608E608/E608M Specification for Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Base Metal Thermocouples
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—The definitions given in Terminology E344 shall apply.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 connector pair, n—an assembly consisting of a plug and a jack, each having both positive and negative inserts, that will
connect two parts of an electrical circuit and provide a means of physically disconnecting the two parts without the use of tools.
3.2.2 contact insert, n—metallic conductor assemblies that, when installed in connector bodies, provide connections between
two parts of an electrical circuit. Plug connectors will contain projecting prong contacts, while jack connectors will contain
recessed socket or receptacle contacts.
3.2.3 service life, n—interval of time that a connector assembly will be put to use and retain all physical and thermoelectric
properties.
3.2.4 test difference, n—apparent thermoelectric difference attributable to mated connectors observed by the test procedure of
this specification.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The widespread use of thermocouple connectors requires standardization of mating dimensions and performance
characteristics.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E20 on Temperature Measurement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E20.04 on
Thermocouples.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2008Sept. 1, 2014. Published January 2009January 2015. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 20022008
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as E1129 – 98E1129 – 08 (2002). DOI: 10.1520/E1129_E1129M-08E01.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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4.2 This specification describes standardized thermocouple connector dimensions and capabilities and includes test procedures
suitable for evaluating the performance of a particular specimen or design. The tests described are not intended for routine
inspection or rapid testing of large groups of connectors or for quality control purposes.
5. Classification
5.1 Plugs or Jacks:
5.1.1 Connectors shall be constructed as either plugs
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