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This automation industry quiz question comes from the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) program . Certified Control System Technicians calibrate, document, troubleshoot, and repair/replace instrumentation for systems that measure and control level, temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables. Click this link for more information about the CCST program.
In the diagram in the post image, which (A, B, C or D) is the standard wiring color for a Type K thermocouple in the U.S. and Canada?
A illustrates the very common Type J, Iron/Constantan thermocouple.
B illustrates the less common Type E, Chromel/Constantan thermocouple.
D illustrates the less common Type T, Copper/Constantan thermocouple.
The correct answer is C , which illustrates the very common Type K, Chromel/Alumel thermocouple.
References
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Measurement and Control Basics, 5th Edition, by Thomas A. Hughes , ISA Press.
Control Systems Engineering Exam Reference Manual: A Practical Study Guide , by Bryon Lewis, ISA Press. ( Free book excerpt download )
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