Extech TM500 12-Channel Thermocouple Datalogger
The Extech TM500 displays and stores temperature readings from up to 12 thermocouple temperature probes.
Features
- Records readings with date and time stamp
- Offset adjustment used for zero function or to make relative measurements
- Stores 99 readings manually and 20M readings via 2GB SD card
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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The Extech TM500 12-Channel Thermoucouple Datalogger allows for a wide range of applications with 6 thermocouple types: J, K, E, T, R, and S. It displays channel 1 to channel 8 or channel 9 to channel 12 on the screen and data can be recorded from all 12 channels simultaneously onto an SD card in Excel format for further analysis. In addition, an RS-232 port allows data streaming to a PC. User programmable sampling rates can be set from 1 to 3600 seconds.
- Type J Range: -148 to 2102°F (-100 to 1150°C)
- Type K Range: -148 to 2372°F (-100 to 1300°C)
- Type T Range: -148 to 752°F (-100 to 400°C)
- Type E Range: -148 to 1652°F (-100 to 900°C)
- Type R Range: 32 to 3092°F (0 to 1700°C)
- Type S Range: 32 to 2732°F (0 to 1500°C)
- Resolution: 0.1°/1°
- Basic Accuracy: ±0.4% rdg (+1.8°F/+1°C) types J, K, E, T; ±0.5% rdg (+5°F/+3°C) types R, S
- Datalogging: 20M data records using a 2GB SD card
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.9 x 2.5" (225 x 125 x 64mm)
- Weight: 2.1lbs (944g)
- (1) Datalogger
- (8) AA batteries
- (12) General purpose type K bead wire temperature probes
- (1) SD card
- (1) Hard carrying case
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