
Low-Cost Infrared Thermocouple
With ABS Plastic Housing
OS36-01 Series
All Models
OS36-01-J-SMPW  
shown actual size.
Range Chart
U 1:1 (60°) Field of View 
U J, K, E, or T 
Thermocouple  
Output Signal
U Self-Powered 
U No Moving Parts 
U  Temperature 
Compensated
U Measurements to 
290°C (550°F)
U High-Strength ABS 
Plastic Housing Meets 
NEMA Ratings
The OS36-01 Series has revolutionized 
OMEGA’s line of infrared 
thermocouples. These units feature 
an exceptionally strong, low-cost 
hermetically sealed ABS 
housing
. The threaded head can 
plastic 
be securely mounted through a 
bulkhead or threaded into a tapped 
hole. The OS36-01 Series produce 
repeatable temperature readings  
for use in a wide variety of  
process-monitoring and quality 
control applications.
Specifications 
Operating Ambient Temperature 
Range: -18 to 70°C (0 to 160°F)
Field of View: 60° (1:1) 
Minimum Spot Size: 8 mm (0.3") 
Spectral Response: 6.5 to 14 microns 
Output Impedance: 3 kΩ  
Length of Cable: 0.9 m (36") PFA 
coated unshielded stranded wire 
Weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) with cable
4.0
(0.16)
(1.34)
26.2
(1.03)
14.0
(0.550)
Flats
34.0
Dimensions: 
mm (inch)
24 (0.96)
 Range  Temperature 
 Code  Range (2% Accuracy)
 50F  -18 to 27°C (0 to 80°F) 
 80F  10 to 49°C (50 to 120°F)
 98.6F  16 to 39°C (60 to 102°F) 
 140F  25 to 80°C (80 to 180°F) 
 180F  70 to 104°C (160 to 220°F) 
 240F  95 to 130°C (200 to 270°F) 
 280F 125 to 155°C (260 to 310°F) 
 340F 145 to 175°C (290 to 350°F) 
 440F 170 to 250°C (340 to 480°F)
18.4 (0.775)
diameter clearance
for threads
12.7 (0.499) 
max
Extended Warranty
Program
OMEGACARESM  
extended warranty program 
is available for models 
shown on this page. Ask 
your sales representative  
for full details when placing 
an order. OMEGACARE 
covers parts, labor and 
equivalent loaners.
SM
SM 
Termination Styles
SMPW 
Miniature  
Connector.
OSTW  
Standard  
Connector.
Both the SMPW and OSTW termination 
styles include the mating connector.
 To Order Visit omega.com/os36-01 for Pricing and Details
 Model No.  Description 
 OS36-01-J- (*)  Type J thermocouple output signal 
 OS36 - 01-K- (*)  Type K thermocouple output signal 
 OS36 -01-T- (*)  Type T thermocouple output signal 
 OS36-01-E- (*)  Type E thermocouple output signal
Specify temperature range code from range chart.
*
Note: Stripped leads are standard. 
To order with SMPW subminiature thermocouple connector pair with write-on windows, add 
suffix “-SMPW ” to model number for additional cost.  
To order with OSTW standard-size thermocouple connector pair with write-on windows, add 
suffix “- OSTW” to model number for additional cost.
Ordering Examples: OS36-01-K-140F-OSTW, thermocouple Type K, 25 to 80°C  
(80 to 180°F range) with OSTW, standard-size thermocouple connector pair with  
write-on windows. 
OS 36- 01-J-140F, thermocouple Type J, 25 to 80°C (80 to 180°F) range. 
OCW-3, OMEGACARESM extends standard 2-year warranty to a total of 5 years.
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