Product  Comparison 

PTC-155A & CTC-155C Replace the ITC155A

The PTC-155A and the CTC-155C with an external STS-120 reference sensor are both replacements for the ITC155A. If you are looking for a calibrator with equal or
better calibration specifications, the PTC-155A would be the natural choice. The PTC-155A also includes the fastest calibration times, and a large, easy to read color
display. If similar accuracy is needed, and a lightweight, easy to carry option is preferred, the CTC-155C is a possible replacement. Please have a look at the comparison
to guide you to the best choice.

What’s the Difference

JOFRA ITC155A JOFRA PTC-155A JOFRA CTC-155C
PRIMARY SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Temperature -23 °C -25 °C -25 °C
Maximum Temperature 155 °C 155 °C 155 °C
Accuracy with Internal Reference (1 year specs) 0.18 °C 0.18 °C 0.3 °C
Accuracy with External Reference NP NP 0.2 °C
Stability @ Range 0.01 °C 0.01 °C 0.04 °C
Radial Gradient @ Range 0.02 °C 0.01 °C 0.03 °C
Axial Gradient @ 40 mm, Full Range 0.1 °C 0.05 °C 0.3 °C
Influence from Load with Internal Reference 0.1 (-20 °C) 0.1 (-25 °C) 0.2 (-25 °C)
@ Temperature

Influence from Load with Internal Reference 0.15 (155 °C) 0.1 (155 °C) 0.2 (155 °C)
@ Temperature

Influence from Load with External Reference NP NP 0.01 (-25 °C)

@ Temperature

Influence from Load with External Reference NP NP 0.01 (155 °C)

@ Temperature

Resolution, Range 0.1 0.01 0.01

Lowest Ambient Temperature of Operation 0 °C 0 °C 0 °C
Highest Ambient Temperature of Operation 40 °C 40 °C 50 °C
SPEED
Cooling Speed, Range (°C / minute) 4.7 7.2 6.4
Heating Speed, Range (°C / minute) 9.7 12.0 10.6
Cooling Speed, Ambient to Minimum (°C / minute) 1.9 3.2 3.0
Stabilization Time (minutes) 10.0 10.0 10.0

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 Product  Comparison 

PTC-155A & CTC-155C Replace the ITC155A

What’s the Difference
JOFRA ITC155A JOFRA PTC-155A JOFRA CTC-155C
INSERT OR BATH
Insert Diameter (mm) 19.9 25.8 25.8
Well Depth (mm) 150 150 100
Insert Length (mm) 150 150 100
Insertion Length–Insert & Insulation Plug (mm) 160 160 117
CALIBRATION FUNCTIONS
Dry Calibration Yes Yes Yes
Switch Test Yes No Yes
Short Sensor Calibration No No Yes
SIGNAL INPUT SECTION
Reference Input No No Yes
FEATURES
Set Follows True Control No No Yes
Autostep Yes Yes Yes
Self Calibration–Cal Internal with No No Yes
External Reference

Stability Indicator Yes Yes Yes

Silent Mode Operation Option No No Yes
Display Size (inches) 3.4 5.7 2.8
Color Display No Yes Yes
Safety Indicator for Hot Surface No No Yes
Safety Indicator for Cold Surface No No Yes
UNITS
°C Yes Yes Yes
°F Yes Yes Yes
WEIGHT
Weight (kg) 7.6 10.3 5.5

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