Data Sheet
TC253B
Temperature Adapter
Converts your multimeter to a thermometer
Key features:
°C/°F switchable
■
Uses type K thermocouple sensor ■
Includes TP255A bead probe ■
-50 °C to 1000 °C (-58 °F to 1832 °F) ■
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Included Accessories
TC255A K-type bead probe, battery and users manual.
Optional Accessories
TP255A Replacement Bead Probe
TP254A Immersion Probe
MH101KA Master Handle Probe
TP110KA Immersion Probe*
TP120KA Surface Probe*
TP130KA Air Probe*
*TP110KA, TP120KA and TP130KA require MH101KA handle
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TC253B Temperature Adapter
Data Sheet
General Specifications
Output 1 mV DC per 1 °C or 1 °F
Operating Ambient 0 % to 80 % R.H. (0 °C to 35 ºC); 0 % to 70 % (35 °C to 50 ºC) R.H.
Storage Temperature - 20 °C to 60 ºC, 0 to 80 % R.H. with battery removed
Temperature Coefficient 0.15 x specification/°C, (< 18 °C or > 28 °C)
Power Standard 9 V battery, NEDA 1604, JIS 006P, IEC 6F22
Battery Life (typical) 300 hours alkaline
Low Battery Battery voltage shown when switch is in OFF position, replace if < 7.1 V
Input Connector Accepts standard miniature thermocouple connectors
(flat blades, spaced 7.9 mm, center to center)
Dimensions (HxWxD) 122 mm x 46 mm x 30 mm (4.8 in x 1.8 in x 1.1 in)
Weight (including batteries) 114 g (4 oz)
Specifications
Function Range Accuracy
°C Mode - 50 ºC to - 20 ºC ± (2.0 % rdg + 2 ºC)
- 19 ºC to 350 ºC ± (0.5 % rdg + 2 ºC)
351 ºC to 500 ºC ± (2.0 % rdg + 2 ºC)
501 ºC to 1000 ºC ± (2.9 % rdg + 2 ºC)
°F Mode - 58 ºF to - 4 ºF ± (2.0 % rdg + 4 ºF)
- 3 ºF to 662 ºF ± (0.5 % rdg + 4 ºF)
663 ºF to 932 ºF ± (2.0 % rdg + 4 ºF)
933 ºF to 1832 ºF ± (2.9 % rdg + 4 ºF)
Input Protection 60 V DC or 24 V rms
TP255A Bead Thermocouple
Temperature Range - 40 ºC to 204 ºC (- 40 ºF to 400 ºF)
Tolerances 0 ºC to 204 ºC ± (2.2 ºC or 0.75 %)
0 ºC to - 40 ºC ± (2.2 ºC or 2.0 %)
Wire Length 1 meter, with miniature plug, Teflon tape insulated
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