Products for USB Sensing and Control
This K-Type thermocouple can measure temperatures between -40°C to +200°C with a ±0.75°C accuracy. You can read it using a Phidgets thermocouple interface.
For more information on thermocouples, visit the Thermocouple Guide.
| Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Thermocouple |
| Controlled By | Thermocouple Interface |
| Temperature Sensor | |
| Thermocouple Type | K |
| Probe Type | Bead |
| Ambient Temperature Min | -40 °C |
| Ambient Temperature Max | 200 °C |
| Ambient Temperature Error Max | ± 0.75 °C |
| Physical Properties | |
| Connector Type | Stripped Leads |
| Cable Length | 1 m |
| Cable Gauge | 28 AWG |
| Insulation Material | Teflon |
| Probe Material | chromel-alumel |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 9025.19.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 9025.19.80.85 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
This K-type thermocouple can be read by connecting it to any of the thermocouple interfaces in the list below.
Note: On the 1051 or TMP1100, connect the white thermocouple wire to the (-) terminal block and the red wire to the (+) terminal block.
On the 1048 or TMP1101, connect the white wire to G and the red wire to input terminal block (numbered 0 to 3).
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Thermocouples cannot easily be soldered, since adding an additional metal junction will throw off the readings. The following products will help connect or extend thermocouple wires.
| Product | Temperature Sensor | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Thermocouple Type | Ambient Temperature Min | Ambient Temperature Max | Ambient Temperature Error Max |
 K-Type Fiberglass Bead Probe Thermocouple
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$10.00 | K | -40 °C | 400 °C | ± 0.75 °C |
 K-Type Probe Thermocouple 11cm
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$16.00 | K | -40 °C | 400 °C | 3.3 °C |
 K-Type Probe Thermocouple 20cm
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$16.00 | K | -40 °C | 400 °C | 3.3 °C |
 K-Type Probe Thermocouple 30cm
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$20.00 | K | -40 °C | 400 °C | 3.3 °C |
 K-Type Teflon Bead Probe Thermocouple (-40°C to +200°C)
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$5.00 | K | -40 °C | 200 °C | ± 0.75 °C |
