Mounting

Ensure that no thermo-mechanical stress occurs due to production processes (curing or

overmolding processes) when thermistors are sealed, potted or overmolded or during their

subsequent operation. The maximum temperature of the thermistor must not be exceeded.

Ensure that the materials used (sealing/potting compound and plastic material) are chemically

neutral.

Electrodes/contacts must not be scratched or damaged before/during/after the mounting

process.

Contacts and housing used for assembly with the thermistor must be clean before mounting.

Ensure that adjacent materials are designed for operation at temperatures comparable to the

surface temperature of the thermistor. Be sure that surrounding parts and materials can

withstand the temperature.

Avoid contamination of the thermistor surface during processing.

The connections of sensors (e.g. cable end, wire end, plug terminal) may only be exposed to

an environment with normal atmospheric conditions.

Tensile forces on cables or leads must be avoided during mounting and operation.

Bending or twisting of cables or leads directly on the thermistor body is not permissible.

Avoid using chemical substances as mounting aids. It must be ensured that no water or other

liquids enter the NTC thermistors (e.g. through plug terminals). In particular, water based

substances (e.g. soap suds) must not be used as mounting aids for sensors.

Operation

Use thermistors only within the specified operating temperature range.

Use thermistors only within the specified power range.

Environmental conditions must not harm the thermistors. Only use the thermistors under

normal atmospheric conditions or within the specified conditions.

Contact of NTC thermistors with any liquids and solvents should be prevented. It must be

ensured that no water enters the NTC thermistors (e.g. through plug terminals). For

measurement purposes (checking the specified resistance vs. temperature), the component

must not be immersed in water but in suitable liquids (e.g. Galden).

Avoid dewing and condensation unless thermistor is specified for these conditions.

Bending or twisting of cables and/or wires is not permissible during operation of the sensor in

the application.

Be sure to provide an appropriate fail-safe function to prevent secondary product damage

caused by malfunction.

This listing does not claim to be complete, but merely reflects the experience of EPCOS AG.

Temperature measurement

B57504K

Probe assemblies

K504

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Please read Cautions and warnings and

Important notes at the end of this document.