TPI 365 K-type Thermocouple Digital Thermometer

The TPI 365 Tuffman single-input K-type Thermocouple Digital Thermometer is for use in food service and other commercial applications. It measures temperature from -200 to 600 degrees C (-328 to 1112 degrees F), with an accuracy of + or – 0.1% of the reading. The K-type thermocouple sensor has a broader temperature measurement range than a thermistor sensor but provides lower accuracy. The meter accepts K-type thermocouple probes (not included) with a sub-mini connection. The LCD screen shows the current temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. It also displays the time, has an alarm function, and alerts the operator when the measured temperature exceeds user pre-set high and low limits. The thermometer’s molded plastic body helps protect against bumps and abrasions. It has an ingress protection rating of IP67, meaning it is protected against dust and the effects of immersion up to 39″ (1 m). A belt clip on the body of the thermometer can be attached to a belt or mounted to a wall for hands-free use. The thermometer operates on two AA batteries (included). To conserve battery life, the thermometer automatically turns off after 30 minutes of non-use. A low-battery indicator alerts the operator when the batteries need to be changed.

Digital Thermocouple Thermometers measure the temperature of air, liquids, or surfaces. They may measure temperature in Celsius, Fahrenheit, or both. Thermocouple thermometers are composed of two conductors of different metals, usually alloys of the same metal, which touch at the sensor end of the thermometer. The difference in conductivity between the two metal pieces produces a voltage flow between the sensor end and the open end of each conductor, which can be used to determine the temperature. Different alloys are used for different temperature ranges. Thermocouple thermometers are used in applications that require a large temperature range and do not require a high degree of accuracy. These thermometers are used in kilns, turbine exhaust systems, and furnaces.