Process measurement
For process measurement, match the process variable and range to the transmitter/indicator input, output standard, mounting and receiving controller or logger.
NOVUS · Sensors & Signal Conditioning
TxBlock-USB
Head-mounted loop-powered temperature transmitter for converting supported sensor inputs into an industrial 4–20 mA signal.
Rolehead-mount temperature transmitter
CategorySensing, Conditioning & Transmitters
SelectionRange · output · mounting
SupportPrimionics application engineering
Engineering position
Head-mount temperature transmitter for field instrumentation
The product conditions or presents a field measurement before it reaches a controller, logger, PLC or operator. Selection is driven by sensor or process variable, measurement range, output standard, isolation, mounting, process connection and environmental conditions. Head-mounted loop-powered temperature transmitter for converting supported sensor inputs into an industrial 4–20 mA signal.
Signal conversionMatch the field sensor/process variable to the required industrial output signal and receiving-device input.
Range configurationSet the input range, retransmission span and failure behavior from the actual process limits.
Control / logger integrationVerify loop loading, electrical interface, signal scaling and the controller/logger input configuration.
Current product position: Current TxBlock-USB positioning is a universal head-mounted, loop-powered temperature transmitter configured through USB/SigNow.
System role
TxBlock-USB signal and system architecture
The architecture separates the field/process interface, the NOVUS function and the downstream control or information path. Exact electrical interfaces, protocol roles and accessories remain model-dependent.
01Field sensor
02TxBlock-USB
03Industrial output
04PLC / logger / indicator
Use the current NOVUS product page, manual and exact order code as the final authority for numeric ratings, approvals, firmware-dependent functions and supplied accessories.
Application scope
TxBlock-USB application environments
These application classes indicate the engineering context. Final selection still depends on the exact range, I/O, communication, installation and performance requirements.
Panel instrumentation
For panel instrumentation, match the process variable and range to the transmitter/indicator input, output standard, mounting and receiving controller or logger.
Data-acquisition inputs
For data-acquisition inputs, match the process variable and range to the transmitter/indicator input, output standard, mounting and receiving controller or logger.
Technical data
Technical data and model boundaries
The table is a selection summary, not a substitute for the current NOVUS manual or ordering information. Product families and optional versions can differ in input, output, communication, supply and approvals.
| Mounting | Sensor-head mount |
|---|---|
| Input types | Current product supports multiple thermocouple, RTD and other documented temperature inputs |
| Output | 2-wire 4–20 mA loop |
| Configuration | USB with SigNow on current product |
| Supply | 10–35 Vdc |
| Selection | Confirm exact supported sensor and range in the current product documentation |
Selection context
TxBlock-USB within the NOVUS portfolio
Use role, range, I/O, installation and communication requirements to distinguish nearby products. Similar naming does not imply interchangeable electrical or functional capability.
Current page
TxBlock-USB
Head-mounted loop-powered temperature transmitter for converting supported sensor inputs into an industrial 4–20 mA signal.
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Documentation & engineering inputs
Current NOVUS documentation and application data
Use the manufacturer page for the current orderable configuration, then provide the application information below so Primionics can review technical fit, accessories and commercial scope.
Process variableTemperature, pressure or other signal and required measurement range.
Sensor / process interfaceSensor type, process connection, mounting and wetted-material requirements.
Output interface4–20 mA, HART, voltage, local indication or other receiving-device requirement.
Accuracy & calibrationRequired uncertainty, response, calibration and traceability.
InstallationHead mount, DIN rail, field/process connection and environmental conditions.
Commercial scopeQuantity, configuration interface/accessories and delivery target.