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