- Temperature limits:
– 40 … + 1200° C for type K
0 … + 1400° C for type S – R
+600 … + 1600° C for type B
(see table for sheath diameters) - Tolerance (IEC standard 584.2/Class 1):
for type K:
± 2.5° C (- 40 … + 333° C)
± 0.0075 x [t] (t > + 333° C)
for type S, R,
± 1° C 0…+1100
± [1+0,003 x (t -1100)]°C +1100…+1600°C
for type B:
+600° C … + 1700°C
± 0.0025 x [t] - Ceramic insulation of the thermocouple element
- Application versatility