Data Sheet

Thermostat
Type RT

For heavy-duty industrial applications

RT thermostats incorporate a temperature

controlled, single-pole change over switch
where the contact position depends on the
temperature of the sensor and the set scale
value.

The RT series consists of thermostats with room

sensors, duct sensors and capillary tube sensors
for general industrial and marine applications.

Features:
• Simple design
• High accuracy
• High repeatability
• Long operation life time
• Available with all major marine approvals
• Safety Integrity Level: SIL 2 according to IEC
61508.

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Portfolio overview

Overview / Survey
Figure 1: Overview
Range
-50 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Type
[°C]

-60 – -25 –
A -45 – -15 RT 9
-30 – 0 RT 13
-25 –15 RT 3, RT 2, RT 7
-20 –12 RT 8
-5 –10 RT 12
-5 –30 RT 14
-5 –50 RT 26
5 –22 RT 23
8 –32 RT 15
25 –90 RT 101
20 –90 RT 106
30 –140 RT 108
70 –150 RT 107
120 –215 RT 120
150 –250 RT 123
200 –300 RT 124
-50 – -15 RT 17
B -30 – 0 RT 11
-25 –15 RT 34
-5 –30 RT 4
10 –35 RT 115
10 –45 RT 103
15 –45 RT 140
40 –80 RT 141
25 –90 RT 102
-20 –12 RT 8L
C -5 –30 RT 14L
0 –38 RT 16L
15 –45 RT 140L
25 –90 RT 101L

A Thermostats with cylindrical remote sensor

B Thermostats with room sensors, duct sensor and capillary tube sensor
C Thermostats with adjustable neutral zone

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RT types
Table 1: Examples of RT types
RT 107 RT 106 RT 115 RT 140 RT 16L
With cylindrical remote sensor, With cylindrical remote sensor, With room sensor With duct sensor With room sensor
cover with windows and hand cover with windows and hand (Neutral zone thermostat)
setting knob setting knob

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Functions

RT thermostats with automatic reset

The RT thermostats are set according to the function required on falling temperature.

Contacts 1 – 4 break while contacts 1 – 2 make when the temperature falls to the scale setting. The contacts
changeover to their initial position when the temperature again rises to the scale setting plus the differential (see
Figure 2: RT thermostats with automatic reset).

Contact function:
I. Contact changeover for rising temperature occurs at scale setting plus differential.
II. Contact changeover for falling temperatue occurs at scale setting.

Figure 2: RT thermostats with automatic reset

p –––– Scale setting

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17-698
Differential

RT thermostats with max. reset

Contacts 1 – 4 make while contacts 1 – 2 break when the temperature exceeds the set range value. The contacts
changeover to their initial position when the temperature falls to the scale value minus the differential (see Figure 3:
RT thermostats with max. reset).

Alarm function:
I. Alarm for rising temperature given at the set value.
II. Alarm for falling temperature given at the set value minus the differential.

Manual reset possible only when the temperature has fallen to the range setting minus differential.

Figure 3: RT thermostats with max. reset

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–––– Scale setting

17-697

Differential

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Types of charge
RT units with vapour charge
The method of operation of these units is based on the connection between the pressure and temperature of
satuated vapour. The sensor system contains just a small amount of liquid and this is brought completely to vapour
form.

If the sensor in this type of unit is located coldest in relation to the capillary tube and bellows housing, the ambient
temperature has no influence on regulation accuracy.

Figure 4: Vapour charge

p Pressure
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17-301

t Temperature
B
A Saturated vapour
B Gas
A

RT units with adsorption charge

The thermostatic element contains a superheated gas together with a solid substance (always in the sensor) having
a large adsorption surface. This gives an advantage in that the sensor can be installed either colder or warmer than
the remaining part of the thermostatic element. However, the charge is to some extent sensitive to changes in the
temperature of the bellows and capillary tube.

Figure 5: Adsorption charge

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Scale correction
If the thermostat is to be used in ambient tempratures that differ significantly from the factory setting (20 °C),
compensation can be made for the scale deviation:

Scale correction = Z x a
Z can be found from Figure 6 while a is the correction factor from the table.

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Figure 6: Factor for scale deviation

Z Factor for scale deviation

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17-676
A Relative scale setting %

Example:
Find the necessary scale correction for a RT 108 with a regulation range 30 – 140 °C.
Setting: 85 °C
Ambient temperature: 50 °C

Correction:
Set value ′ min. scale value
× 100 = %
Max. scale value ′ min. scale value
85 ′ 30
× 100 = 50 %
140 ′ 30

Correction factor (a) 2.0 from Table 2: Correction factor

Factor for scale deviation Z (see Figure 6: Factor for scale deviation): + 1.2
Scale correction: Z x a = 1.2 x 2.0 = 2.4 °C
Corrected setting: 85 + 2.4 = 87.4

Table 2: Correction factor

Type Range [°C] Correction factor a
RT 2 -25 – 15 2.3
RT 7 -25 – 15 2.9
RT 8 / RT 8L -20 – 12 1.7
RT 12 -5 – 10 1.2
RT 14 / RT 14L -5 – 20 2.4
RT 15 8 – 32 1.2
RT 23 5 – 22 0.6
RT 101 / RT 101L 25 – 90 5
RT 102 25 – 90 5
RT 108 30 – 140 2
RT 140 / RT 140L 15 – 45 3.1

RT units with solid charge

The method of operation of these units is based on the connection between the pressure and temperature of
saturated vapour.

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Figure 7: Saturated vapour with

solid charge

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The sensor system contains a fairly large amount of liquid, of which only a small part is brought to vapour form. If
the sensor in this type of unit is located warmest in relation to the capillary tube and bellows housing, the ambient
temperature has no influence on regulation accuracy.

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Applications

RT 115 for control of ventilation plant in livestock buildings

RT 115 has two sensors, each of which is connected to the space between bellows and bellows housing; see Figure
8: Thermostat, type RT 115. One sensor is a normal, external, rigid coiled capillary tube type, the other is a bulb
sensor located in the thermostat housing.

Figure 8: Thermostat, type RT 115

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A Series resistor
17-383

B Bulb sensor
C Heating element

The bulb sensor is heated by an element which is cut in when the thermostat stops the fans and is cut out when the
thermostat starts the fans.

The for of operation is as follows:

If the room temperature is more than the value set on the thermostat, 20 °C for example, the fans run continuously
(100% operating time).

If the room temperature falls to 20 °C, the switch contacts changeover, the fan stops and the bulb sensor heating
element cuts in.

When the bulb sensor is heated up, pressure in the sensor system increases and after a certain time the switch
changes over again thereby cutting in the fans and cutting out the element.

If the room temperature falls more than 2 °C under the set temperature - in this example, lower than 18 °C - the fans
stop completely. The heating element is cut in as usual but can no longer heat the bulb sensor sufficiently to create
the required pressure increase in the thermostatic element to cut in the fans again. Thus with a room temperature of
less than 18 °C the operating time is 0%.

An example is shown in Figure 9: Ventilator running time

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Figure 9: Ventilator running time

A Temperature setting [°C]

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A

17-272
B Ventilator running time in [%]

With temperature settings other than the one shown, the inclined line in the diagram is displaced parallel. The line
break point on the right of the diagram always corresponds to the set value. It is therefore possible to maintain a
stable room temperature and at the same time obtain periodic ventilation where the duration of the ventilation
periods depends on the difference between the actual room temperature and the set temperature.

By ensuring that the thermostat is always set at least 2 °C over the lowest permissible room temperature, the
thermostat will never allow the room temperature to fall below the desired level.

Table 3: Connection diagrams for RT 115

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17-282
17-53

17-53

017-519766, 380 V 017-519766, 239 V 017-519866, 230 V

A Phase input to fan

B Control lead

RT-L thermostats are fitted with an adjustable neutral zone. This enables the units to be used for floating control.
The terminology involved is explained below.

Floating control
A form of discontinuous control where the correcting element (e.g. valve, damper, or similar) moves towards one
extreme position at a rate independent of the magnitude of the error when the error exceeds a definite positive and
towards the opposite extreme position when the error exceeds a definite negative value.

Hunting
Periodic variations of the controlled variable from the fixed reference.

Neutral zone
The interval in the controlled variable in which the correcting element does not respond.

Mechanical differential
The interval between the values of the controlled variable in which the correcting element does respond.
The contact system in neutral zone units cannot be exchanged, as the contact system adjustment is adjusted to the
other parts of the unit.

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Product specification

Technical data
Table 4: Technical data
Designation RT thermostats
Ambient temperature -50 – 70 °C. See remarks on Figure 6: Factor for scale deviation.
Contact system Single-pole changeover switch (SPDT)
Contact load Alternating current:
AC-1: 10 A, 400 V
AC-3: 4 A, 400 V
AC-15: 3 A, 400 V
Contact material: AgCdO Direct current:
DC-13: 12 W, 220 V
(see Figure 11: Direct current)
Special contact system See Table 12: Contact system
Cable entry 2 PG 13.5 for 6 – 14 mm diameter cables.
Enclosure IP66 acc. to IEC 529 and EN 60529. Units supplied with external reset.
IP54. The thermostat housing is made of bakelite acc. to DIN 53470
Cover is made of polyamide.

Figure 10: Contact system Figure 11: Direct current

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SPDT
60-969

60-384
4

Line
1
2

Identification
Figure 12: Identification
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17-730

The type designation of the units is given on the setting scale. The code no. is stamped on the bottom of the
thermostat housing.

Installation
RT units have two fixing holes which become accessible when the front cover is removed. Units fitted with switch
017-018166(1) must be installed with the setting knob upwards.

1 Contact system with non snap-action function. See Spare parts and accessories.

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The other thermostats in the RT series can be installed in any position, except that on plant subjected to severe
vibrations it is advantageous to have the screwed cable entry downwards.

Figure 13: Position of unit

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Setting
The range is set by using the setting knob (5) while at the same time reading the main scale (9).

Tools must be used to set thermostats fitted with a seal cap. The differential is set by the differential disc (19).

The size of the obtained differential can be established by comparing the set main scale value and the scale value
on the differential disc, with the help of the nomogram for the thermostat concerned (see Temperature data).

Example
Unit: RT 120
Range setting: 160 °C
Differential setting: 2

It will be seen on the nomogram, see Temperature data, that by drawing a line from 160 °C on scale A, through 2 on
scale C, the value for the differential can be read from scale B: 6 °C.

Selection of differential (mechanical differential)

To ensure that the plant functions properly, a suitable differential is necessary. Too small a differential will give rise to
short running periods with a risk of hunting. Too high a differential will result in large temperature variations.

Differentials
The mechanical differential is the differential that is set on the differential disc in the thermostat. The thermal
differential (operating differential) is the differential the system operates on.

The thermal differential is always greater than the mechanical differential and depends on three factors:
1. flow velocity of the medium
2. temperature charge rate of the medium
3. heat transmission

The medium
The fastest reaction is obtained from a medium having high specific heat and high thermal conductivity. It is
therefore advantageous to choose a medium that fulfills these conditions (provided there is a choice). The flow
velocity of the medium is also of significance (optimum flow velocity for liquids is approx. 0.3 m/s).

Example
Regulation of a central heating boiler. The temperature in an oil-fired central heating boiler must be regulated by an
RT 101. Max. temperature 76 °C. Min. temperature 70 °C. Differential 76 - 70 = 6 °C.

1. Connect the oil burner via thermostat terminals 1-2.

2. Set the thermostat on 70 °C using the hand knob (5), see Figure 14: Setting
3. Set the differential disc (19) on 3. This figure is obtained from the RT 101 nomogram, see Temperature data.

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Figure 14: Setting

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5 Setting knob

17-382
9 Main scale
19 Differential setting disc

When the plant has been operating for some time an assessment can be made of whether the thermal differential is
satisfactory. If it is too large, reduce the mechanical differential of the thermostat.

Figure 15: Permissible media pressure on the sensor pocket as a function of temperature
A Brass
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A B
60-414

B Stainless steel 18/8

Neutral zone setting

The range is set using the setting knob (5), see Figure 16: Thermostat, type RT-L, while reading the main scale (9).
The set value is the break temperature for contacts 1-4, see Figure 17: Adjustment. The required neutral zone can be
found in the diagram for the unit concerned, see Figure 18: Neutral zone setting. The position at which the neutral
zone disc (40) must be set can be read from the low scale in the diagram.

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Figure 16: Thermostat, type RT-L

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5 Setting knob

17-428
9 Main scale
40 Neutral zone disc with scale

Figure 17: Adjustment

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A Scale setting
17-453

B C
A
B Temperature
C Dead zone
D No. setting
E No. position
D

Example: RT 16L
Setting temperature: 24 °C
Required neutral zone: 1.9 °C
Using the setting knob, set the thermostat on 24 °C.

The dotted lines in the diagram for the RT 16L in the Figure 18: Neutral zone setting intersect each other on the
curve for position 2.8 and the neutral zone setting disc (40) must be set to that position.

Figure 18: Neutral zone setting

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17-835

17-586

17-536
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17-534

17-535

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Dimensions [mm] and weights [kg]

Figure 19: Dimensions [mm]

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17-508

RT 101, RT 107, RT 120, RT 123 special versions with seal cap and blank cover.
Figure 20: RT series with seal cap
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17-9082

Table 5: Dimensions [mm] of RT series

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17-9078
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17-9077

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17-9079

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17-9080

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17-9081
RT 4 RT 106 RT 2 RT 7 RT 270
RT 11 RT 107 RT 3 RT 8, RT 8L RT 271
RT 16, RT 16L RT 120 RT 9 RT 10
RT 17 RT 123 RT 12
RT 34 RT 13
RT 103 RT 14, RT 14L
RT 115 RT 15
RT 21
RT 23
RT 24
RT 26
RT 101, RT 101L
RT 108
RT 124
RT 140, RT 140L

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Table 6: Special sensor

RT 140 / RT 140 L RT 102 RT 124

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17-9085
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17-9084
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17-9083

Material: 18/8 steel

W. no: 2.0090 copper W. no: 1.4301

Weight approx. 1 kg
Choice of suitable sensor pocket

Table 7: Dimensions of RT series

Suitable
Capillary
L sensor L a1 d
W. no. Type tube length Material W.no
[mm] pocket [mm] [mm] [mm]
[m]
Code no.
RT 2, RT 3, RT 7, 017-437066
Brass 2.0321
RT 9, RT 10, RT 13, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10 017-436966 112 G½ 11
18/8 steel 1.4301
RT 26, RT 120 80
017-437066 Brass 2.0321
RT 101, RT 101L 2, 3 112 G½ 11
017-436966 18/8 steel 1.4301
RT 8, RT 8L, RT 14, 017-437066
RT 14L, RT 15, 017-436966 Brass 2.0321
2, 3, 5, 8, 10 112 G½ 11
2.0090 RT 107, RT 123, 18/8 steel 1.4301
(copper) RT 270 110

017-437066 Brass 2.0321

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17-713

RT 101 5, 8, 10 112 G½ 11
017-436966 18/8 steel 1.4301
RT 14 10 150 017-436766 182 G½ 11
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17-712

RT 271 10 180 017-421666

Brass 2.0321
RT 12, RT 13 2 210 017-421666 465 G½ 11
RT 108 2 410 017-421666
060L333066 110
2.3 76 Brass 2.0235 G½ 15
060L332766 160
060L333066 110
Brass 2.0235 G½ 15
060L332766 160
2.0240
RT 106
(brass)
5 86
060L332966 18/8 steel 1.4301 160 G½ 15
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17-711

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Ordering

When ordering, please state type and code number.

Types of charge:
A: Vapour charge – sensor must not be the warmest part
B: Adsorption charge
C: Partial charge – the sensor must not be the coldest part

Thermostats with cylindrical remote sensor

Table 8: Thermostats with cylindrical remote sensor
Setting Adjustable differential At highest Type of Capillary Type
Code no.
charge [°C] range(1) range charge tube length
setting [°C] [m]

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17-677
17-680

17-679
At lowest At highest
range range
setting [°C] setting [°C]

-45 – -15 2.2 – 10 1 – 4.5 150 A 2 017-506666 RT 9

-30 – 0 1.5 – 6 1–3 150 A 2 017-509766 RT 13
-25 – 15 2.8 – 10 1–4 150 A 2 017-501466(2) RT 3
-25– 15 2.8 – 10 1–4 150 A 5 017-501666 RT 3
-25 – 15 2.8 – 10 1–4 150 A 8 017-501766 RT 3
-25 – 15 5– 18 6 – 20 150 B 2 017-500866 RT 2
-25 – 15 2 – 10 2.5 – 14 150 B 2 017-505366 RT 7
-25 – 15 2– 10 2.5 – 14 150 B 5 017-505566 RT 7
-25 – 15 2 – 10 2.5 – 14 150 B 8 017-505666 RT 7
-20 – 12 1.5 – 7 1.5 – 7 145 B 2 017-506366 RT 8
-5 – 10 1– 3.5 1–3 65 B 2 017-508966 RT 12
-5 – 30 2–8 2 – 10 150 B 2 017-509966(2) RT 14
-5 – 30 2–8 2 – 10 150 B 3 017-510066 RT 14
-5 – 30 2–8 2 – 10 150 B 5 017-510166 RT 14
-5 – 30 2–8 2 – 10 150 B 8 017-510266 RT 14
-5 – 30 2–8 2 – 10 150 B 10 017-510366 RT 14
-5 – 50 2–9 3 – 19 150 B 2 017-518066 RT 26
5 – 22 1.1 – 3 1–3 85 B 2 017-527866 RT 23
8 – 32 1.6 – 8 1.6 – 8 150 B 2 017-511566 RT 15
25 – 90 2.4 – 10 3.5 – 20 300 B 2 017-500366(2) 017-500466 017-500566 RT 101
25 – 90 2.4 – 10 3.5 – 20 300 B 3 017-500666 RT 101
25 – 90 2.4 – 10 3.5 – 20 300 B 5 017-502266 017-502366 RT 101
25 – 90 2.4 – 10 3.5 – 20 300 B 8 017-502466 RT 101
25 – 90 2.4 – 10 3.5 – 20 300 B 10 017-502566 RT 101
20 – 90 4 – 20 2–7 120 C 2 017-504866 017-504966 RT 106
20 – 90 4 – 20 2–7 120 C 3 017-505166 RT 106
20 – 90 4 – 20 2–7 120 C 5 017-505066 RT 106
30 – 140 5 – 20 4 – 14 220 B 2 017-506066 RT 108
70– 150 6 – 25 1.8 – 8 215 C 2 017-513566 (2) 017-513666 017-513766 RT 107
70 – 150 6 – 25 1.8 – 8 215 C 3 017-513966 RT 107
70 – 150 6 – 25 1.8 – 8 215 C 5 017-514066 017-514166 017-514366 RT 107
70 – 150 6 – 25 1.8 – 8 215 C 8 017-514466 RT 107
70 – 150 6– 25 1.8 – 8 215 C 10 017-514566 RT 107
120 – 215 7 – 30 1.8 – 9 260 C 2 017-520566(3) 017-521166(3) RT 120
120 – 215 7 – 30 1.8 – 9 260 C 5 017-520666(3) RT 120
120 – 215 7– 30 1.8 – 9 260 C 8 017-520766(3) RT 120
120 – 215 7 – 30 1.8 – 9 260 C 2 017-520866 017-521466(4) RT 120
120 – 215 7 – 30 1.8 – 9 260 C 5 017-520966 RT 120
150 – 250 6.5 – 30 1.8 – 9 300 C 2 017-522066 017-522466 RT 123

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Setting Adjustable differential At highest Type of Capillary Type

Code no.
charge [°C] range(1) range charge tube length
setting [°C] [m]

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17-677
17-680

17-679
At lowest At highest
range range
setting [°C] setting [°C]

150 – 250 6.5 – 30 1.8 – 9 300 C 5 017-522266 RT 123

200 – 300 5 – 25 2.5 – 10 350 C 2 017-522766 017-523166 RT 124
200 – 300 5 – 25 2.5 – 10 350 C 5 017-522966 RT 124

(1)
See also Nomograms for obtained differentials
(2)
Preferred charge.
(3)
Thermostats fitted with neon lamp connected to terminal 4.
(4)
Thermostats with tamper-proof seal cap.

Thermostats with room sensor, duct sensor and capillary tube sensor
Table 9: Thermostats with room sensor, duct sensor and capillary tube sensor
Setting range Adjustable differential range(1) Max. sensor Type of charge Capillary tube Sensor type (2) Code no. Type
[°C] temperature length [m]
At lowest range At highest
[°C]
setting [°C] range setting
[°C]
-50 – -15 2.2 – 7 1.5 – 5 100 A - 1 017-511766(3) RT 17
-30 – 0 1.5 – 6 1–3 66 A - 1 017-508366 RT 11
-25 – 15 2 – 10 2 – 12 100 B - 1 017-511866(3) RT 34
-5 –30 1.5 – 7 1.2 – 4 75 A - 1 017-503666(3) RT 4
-5 – 30 1.5 – 7 1.2 – 4 75 A - 1 017-503766(4) RT 4
10 – 35 (7) (7)
92 B - 1 017-519766(5) RT 115
10 – 35 (7) (7)
92 B - 1 017-519866(6) RT 115
10 – 45 1.3 –7 1–5 100 A - 1 017-515566(3) RT 103
15 – 45 1.8 – 8 2.5 – 11 240 B 2 2 017-523666 RT 140
40 – 80 1.9 – 9 2.5 – 17 250 B 2 2 017-524166 RT 141
25 – 90 2.4 – 10 3.5 – 20 300 B 2 3 017-514766 RT 102

(1)
See also Nomograms for obtained differentials.
(2)
See drawings in Sensor types.
(3)
Preferred charge.
(4)
Bellows with built-in heating element which reduces the thermal differential (220 V).
(5)
Can be connected to 220 V and 380 V.
(6)
Can be connected to 220 V.
(7)
Special thermostat for ventilation plant.

Thermostats with adjustable neutral zone

Table 10: Thermostats with adjustable neutral zone
Adjustable neutral zone(1)
Mechanical Max. sensor
Setting range At lowest At highest Type of Capillary tube
differential temperature Sensor type(2) Code no. Type
[°C] range setting range setting charge length [m]
[°C] [°C]
[°C] [°C]
-20 – 12 1.5 1.5 – 4.4 1.5 – 4.9 145 B 2 4 017L003066 RT 8L
-5 – 30 1.5 1.5 – 5 1.5 – 5 150 B 2 4 017L003466 RT 14L
0 – 38 1.5 / 0.7 1.5 –5 0.7 – 1.9 100 A - 1 017L002466 RT 16L
15 – 45 1.8 / 2 1.8 – 4.5 2–5 240 B 2 2 017L003166 RT 140L
25 – 90 2.5 / 3.5 2.5 – 7 3.5 – 12.5 300 B 2 4 017L006266 RT 101L

(1)
See also Nomograms for obtained differentials.
(2)
See drawings in Sensor types.

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Sensor types
Table 11: Sensor types
1 2 3 4
Thermostat with cylindrical
Thermostat with room sensor Thermostat with duct sensor Thermostat with capillary tube sensor
remote sensor

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17-9054

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17-8017
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17-8024

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17-9055

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Temperature data

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Danfoss 17-794 17-9076 17-239 17-435
17-801

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Nomograms for obtained differentials

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17-300 17-576 17-793 Danfoss
17-780 Danfoss
17-436

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17-236 Danfoss
Danfoss Danfoss 17-240 17-790
17-796 17-795

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17-452 Danfoss 17-792 Danfoss
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17-671

17-216

17-214
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17-319
17-319
17-218

A Range setting B Obtained differential C Differential setting

Spare parts and accessories

Table 12: Contact system
Version Symbol Description Contact rating Code no.
17-9022

Single-pole changeover switch (SPDT) with

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terminal board proof against leakage current

Standard 017-403066
Fitted in all standard versions of type RT(1).
Snap action changeover contacts Alternating current:
AC-1 (ohmic): 10 A, 400 V
17-9032
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AC-3 (inductive): 4 A, 400 V

For manual reset of unit after contact change-
AC-15: 3 A, 400 V
With max. reset over on rising pressure. 017-404266
Blocked rotor: 28 A, 400 V
For units with max. reset.
Direct current:
17-9033
Danfoss

For manual reset of units after contact DC-13: 12 W, 220 V

With min. reset changeover on falling pressure. 017-404166
For units with min. reset.

Alternating current:
Single-pole changeover switch (SPDT) with AC-1(ohmic): 10 A, 400 V
17-9026

gold plated (oxide-free) contact surfaces. In-

Danfoss

AC-3 (inductive): 2 A, 400 V

creases cut-in reliability on alarm and moni- AC-15: 1 A, 400 V
Standard 017-424066
toring systems, etc. Blocked rotor: 14 A, 400 V
Snap action changeover contacts. Terminal
board proof against leakage current. Direct current:
DC-13: 12 W, 220 V
Alternating current:
AC-1(ohmic): 10 A, 400 V
17-9034
Danfoss

Single-pole changeover switch that cuts in AC-3 (inductive): 3 A, 400 V

Cuts in two circuits si- two circuits simultaneously on rising pressure. AC-15: 2 A, 400 V
017-403466
multaneously Snap action changeover contacts. Terminal Blocked rotor: 21 A, 400 V
board proof against leakage current.
Direct current:
DC-13: 12 W, 220 V(2)
17-9024
Danfoss

With non-snap action Single-pole changeover with non-snap action Alternating or direct current:
017-018166
changeover contacts changeover gold plated (oxide-free) contacts. 25 VA, 24 V

(1)
At load types with low currents/voltages contact failure may occurs on the silver contacts because of oxidation. In systems where such a
contact failure is of great importance (alarm etc.), gold plated contacts are recommended.
(2)
If current is led through contacts 2 and 4, i.e. terminals 2 and 4 connected but not 1, max. permissible load is increased to 90 W, 220 V.

 NOTE:
Contact systems for neutral zone units are not available as spare parts. Exchange not possible, as the contact system
adjustment is adjusted to the other parts of the unit.

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The switch contacts are shown in the position they assume on falling temperature, i.e. after downward movement of
the RT main spindle. The setting pointer of the control shows the scale value at which contact changeover occurs on
falling temperature.

An exception is switch no. 017-403066 with max. reset where the setting pointer shows the scale value at which
contact changeover occurs on rising temperature.

Table 13: Contact system

Version Symbol 17-9033
Description Contact rating Code no.
Danfoss

For alarm application

For manual reset of unit after contact change-
Alternating current
With min. reset over on falling pressure. 017-404766
AC-1 (ohmic): 10 A, 400 V
Gold plated (oxide-free) contact surfaces.
AC-3 (inductive): 2 A, 400 V
Full load current: 2 A, 400 V
AC-15: 1 A, 400 V
Blocked rotor: 14 A, 400 V
17-9032
Danfoss

For manual reset of unit after contact change- Direct current

With max. reset over on rising pressure. DC-13: 12 W, 220 V 017-404866
Gold plated (oxide-free) contact surfaces.
For control application
Max. 100 mA / 30 V AC / DC
Min. 1 mA / 5 V AC / DC

Table 14: Other parts

Part Description Qty. Code no.
17-9020
Danfoss
17-9019
Danfoss

Covers: Polyamide (with window) 5 017-436166

Cover
Colour: Pale grey RAL 7035 (without window) 5 017-436266
17-9056
Danfoss

Setting knob Replacement: Pale grey Ral 7035 30 017-436366

Seal cap to replace setting knob so that setting can only

17-9014
Danfoss

Seal cap be altered with tools 20 017-436066

Colour: Black
Danfoss
17-718

Seal screws for cover

1+1 017-425166
and seal cap

For all RT thermostats with remote sensor.

Capillary tube gland G½A (pipe thread ISO 228/1), oil resistant rubber washer 5 017-422066
for max. 110 °C / 90 bar.
Danfoss
17-9008
For RT 106 thermostats with remote sensor.
Capillary tube gland G¾A (pipe thread ISO 228/1), oil resistant rubber washer 1 003N0155
for max. 110 °C / 90 bar.
17-9049
Danfoss

Sensor clip For all RT units with remote sensor: L = 76 mm 10 017-420366

For RT thermostats with the sensor insert in a pocket.

Tube with 3.5 cm3 compound to be filled in the sensor
Heat conductive com- pocket to improve heat transfer between pocket and sen-
10 041E0114
pound sor.
Danfoss
41E9000
Application range for compound: -20 – 150 °C, momen-
tarily up to 220 °C.
Danfoss
17-53

For RT 14, RT 101 and RT 270 Sensor holder for wall

Sensor holder 20 set 017-420166
mounting incl. four capillary tube clips

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Table 15: Sensor pocket for RT thermostats with cylindrical remote sensor
Insertion length L d Connection pipe
Used for the following types Material Code no.
[mm] [mm] thread ISO 228/1
All except

Danfoss
17-877
112 11 Brass 017-437066
RT 12, RT 23, RT 106, RT 108, RT 124, RT 270
All except
112 11 Stainless steel 18/8 017-436966
RT 12, RT 23, RT 106, RT 108, RT 124, RT 271
RT 106, RT 124(1) 110 15 Brass 060L327166(2)
RT 106, RT 124(1) 110 15 Stainless steel 18/8 G ½A 060L326866(2)
RT 106, RT 124 (1)
160 15 Brass 060L326366(2)
RT 106, RT 124 (1)
160 15 Stainless steel 18/8 060L326966(2)
RT 271 182 11 Brass 017-436766
RT 108 465 11 Brass 017-421666

(1)
Unit supplied with washer set.
(2)
Supplied without washer set.

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Certificates, declarations, and approvals

The list contains all certificates, declarations, and approvals for this product type. Individual code number may have
some or all of these approvals, and certain local approvals may not appear on the list.

Some approvals may change over time. You can check the most current status at danfoss.com or contact your local
Danfoss representative if you have any questions.

Table 16: Certificates, declarations, and approvals

RT 2 RT 4 RT 3 RT 12 RT 16 RT 34 RT 101 RT 106 RT 120 RT 124 Approvals
RT 23 RT 11 RT 7 RT 13 RT 102 RT 103 RT 107
RT 26 RT 16L RT 8 RT 14 RT 141 RT 115 RT 123
RT 108 RT 17 RT 8L RT 14L RT 140
RT 140L RT 9 RT 15
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● CE marked acc. to EN 60947-4/-5
● ● ● ● Det Norske Veritas, DNV
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● China Compulsory Certificate, CCC
● Lloyds Register of Shipping, LR
● ● ● ● ● Germanischer Lloyd, GL
● Bureau Veritas, BV
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Russian Maritime Register of shipping, RMRS
● ● ● ● ● ● ● Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, NKK

 NOTE:
In addition we refer to the certificates, the copies of which can be ordered from Danfoss. GL approval is conditional
on the use of a ship’s cable entry.

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