diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 9adff53..b43ff1e 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -110,6 +110,42 @@ From the Thermoplay connector label (Image 2): --- +# Thermocouple + Heater Connection Diagram + +Connection scheme for a typical dual-zone heating system with two heaters and two thermocouples (usually type K). + +## Pinout / Terminal Layout - 8PIN connector 7+PE + +| PIN | OZNAKA / Signal | Description | Typical Wire Color (Type K) | +|-------|-----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------| +| 1 | Grelec 1 | Heater 1 – Live / Phase | – | +| 2 | Termočlen 1+ | Thermocouple 1 – Positive | Yellow / Green | +| 3 | Grelec 2 | Heater 2 – Live / Phase | – | +| 4 | Termočlen 2 + | Thermocouple 2 – Positive | Yellow / Green | +| 5 | Grelec 1 | Heater 1 – Neutral / Return | – | +| 6 | Termočlen 1- | Thermocouple 1 – Negative | White / Red | +| 7 | Grelec 2 | Heater 2 – Neutral / Return | – | +| 8/PE | Termočlen 2- | Thermocouple 2 – Negative | White / Red | + +**Notes:** + +- Pins 1 & 5 → Heater 1 (usually 230 V AC or 24 V, depending on system) +- Pins 3 & 7 → Heater 2 +- Pins 2 & 6 → Thermocouple 1 (most likely type K) +- Pins 4 & 8 → Thermocouple 2 (most likely type K) +- Pin 8 is often marked as **PE** on the connector, but in this case it is used as **TC2–** (negative leg of the second thermocouple) + +## Wiring Recommendations + +- Use **compensating cable** (type K compensation) or true thermocouple extension wire for pins 2,4,6,8 +- Never use ordinary copper wire for thermocouple connections → causes large measurement error +- Heater wires (1,3,5,7) – use appropriate cross-section according to current (usually 0.75–2.5 mm²) +- Recommended tightening torque: usually 0.5–0.6 Nm (check connector specification) + +## Visual connection scheme (text version) + + + ## Notes - Always verify wiring with a multimeter before powering up.