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7 temperature measurements – BNC 1201 - 6 1/2 Digit Digital Multimeter User Manual

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Figure 3-11

3.7 Temperature Measurements

The 1201 supports thermocouples and resistance temperature detector

(RTD) types of probes. For thermocouples, 1201 supports 7 types: E, J,

K, N, R, S and T. Please refer to Table 3-1 for their temperature ranges.

Be sure that the temperature function is configured for the right sensor

type before making measurements (Refer to 4.1.8 for how to make the

sensor configuration).

In general, RTDs have a better accuracy and long-term stability than

thermocouples. The default RTD type in 1201 is PT100 and the

thermocouple is type K.

Sensor Type

Temperature

Range(°C)

Temperature

Range(°F)

E

-270~1000

-518~1832

J

-210~1200

-140~2192

K

-270~1372

-518~2502

N

-270~1300

-518~2372

R

-50~1768

-122~3236

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