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Temperature Instrument Ranges
Temperature Instrument Ranges
Temperature Instrument Ranges
The stated accuracy of any temperature measurement device is for the "Recommended Temperature Range" only. The narrow section of the temperature bar represents the widest range the instrument can be used in. Accuracy in this range is not guaranteed. Probe damage may occur at the extreme ends of the temperature range. Temperatures listed below are approximate.
Widest Recommended possible Instrument temperature temperature range range Bimetal and -50 to 100F dial Digital indicators Glass Infrared Labels and crayons -100 to 450F -100 to 500F -328 to 932F -50 to 5430F 26 to 1922F
Typical Accuracies
0.5% of full-scale 1% of reading 1% of range; 1.0F (0.5C) for NIST-traceable models 1 to 3% of reading 2F
Platinum RTD Probes -297 to 932F Meters Thermistor 400 series probes 500 series probes 700 series probes Meters Thermocouple Type J probes 32 to 1336F -40 to 302F 32 to 158F -40 to 302F
0.2 to 0.35% of reading 0.1% of reading and 1F (1C) 0.36F (0.2C) from 32 to 167F (0 to 75C) 0.2F (0.1C) 0.27F ( 0.15C) 0.2 to 0.4F (0.1 to 0.2C) 1.8 to 7.9F or 0.4% of reading above 32F, whichever
-310 to 1832F
Type K probes
32 to 2300F
-418 to 2507F
is greater
0.9 to 3.6F or 0.4% of Type T probes -299 to 700F -418 to752F reading above 32F, whichever is greater Type E probes 32 to 1600F Type R probes Type S probes Meters 1.8 to 7.9F or 0.4% of 32 to 1650F reading above 32F, whichever is greater 32 to 3210F 2.5F or 0.25% of reading, whichever is greater 0.1 to 1% of reading and 1.8F (1C)
32 to 2700F
Temperature Conversion Equations F = (1.8 x C) +32 C = (F-32) x 0.555 Kelvin = C + 273.2 Rankin = F + 459.67
Strong and rigid; holds shape and Polypropylene (PP) performs well, even at high speeds
Yes
Less rigid; closures Rigid but not are brittle; required at high optimal for high speeds speeds Retains rigidity and mechanical strength, even at high speeds Flexible; can be used at low speeds; Retains rigidity and mechanical strength, even at high speeds Excellent for high speeds; tubes must be run
Yes
Yes
Yes
refrigeration preferred at high speeds Lacks rigidity; closures required for added support at high speeds Flexible; use at low to medium speeds Use at low speeds only
full and tightly capped Excellent for high speeds; closures required for added support More rigid; excellent for high speeds Use at low speeds only
Tefzel ETFE
Yes
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Polymethylpentene (PMP) Polystyrene (PS)
No
No
Somewhat brittle; Somewhat brittle; use at use at low speeds only low speeds only Use at low speeds only Use at low speeds only
Yes No
*Note: Before autoclaving, set closure on top of tube without engaging threads.
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