🌟 Elevate Your Temperature Game!
The TC41 is a cutting-edge 4-channel K-Type digital thermometer designed for professionals who demand precision. With a temperature range of -200°C to 1372°C and a rapid response time of 500 milliseconds, this device is perfect for a variety of applications. It features a robust data logging function, allowing users to store up to 20 sets of 4 temperature readings, making it an essential tool for any serious technician or researcher.
Brand | PerfectPrime |
Color | Gray |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Probes |
Outer Material | Plastic |
Display Type | Digital |
Product Care Instructions | Wipe Clean |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Model Name | TC41 |
Number of Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
Item Length | 7.87 Inches |
Upper Temperature Rating | 1372 Degrees Celsius |
Response Time | 500 Milliseconds |
Reusability | Rechargeable |
Resolution | 1000°C : 1°C |
Immersion Depth | 95 Centimeters |
Style | 4 CH Basic w/ Datalog |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
UPC | 638414476175 |
Manufacturer | PerfectPrime |
Part Number | TC41FBA |
Item Weight | 0.634 ounces |
Item model number | TC41FBA |
Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Temperature Range | 4 CH Basic w/ Datalog Degrees Celsius |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
P**R
Read the instructions!!!
I almost didn't order this based on the reviews, and almost started a return when I found the temperatures all over the place, until I noticed the temp sensor connectors have a polarity. I corrected the reversed connectors and the temps were dead on. I ended up marking the connectors with a black hyphen on the - side and a red positive on the + side. The factory markings are barely visible unless you have 20/20.
A**Y
Temps show within 0.9*f at 72*f ambient .. Updated .. 5 Stars
Well, I just got this today and haven't actually used it yet, but I wanted to just give a Heads-Up if you get one. Mine came with Zero instructions/manual. These "K" type thermo-couples DO have a polarity, but is not well indicated on both the instrument, or the individual probes. So put on your Opti-Visor and get your thinnest Sharpie to mark it up. Each probe has a very small "+" sign on the plug .. just graze the "plus" with your Sharpie. The plug well is also marked very faintly .. Plus goes to the rear .. Minus facing you. I also numbered them on the plugs .. to reduce some confusion as I place all four probes.As to accuracy, it's gotta be better than what I get with either of my infra-red hand-held thermometers. At ambient temperature .. about 72*f, all four probes are within 0.9*f, which is certainly adequate for my application. My application is a 10KVA 440vac transformer converted to an 80 amp 60 volt battery charger .. running off of 220. The hand-helds show temps that are way high between the coils, and for $33 bucks, this instrument should put my concerns to rest, or prompt some additional thermal modeling. Lost a star due to lack of a manual/instructions, but it's pretty simple/intuitive, as long as you plug in the probes with their correct polarity. Cheers!and .. $7 bucks for http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044NI2M2 .. non-hardeningUPDATE on 4 April 2016. I'm raising this review to 5 Stars, as I've had time to put this product under test, and not dinking around with some "mobo" rework, as used by another reviewer. The photo is of a 10KVA "bucking" transformer converted for use as a 5KVA battery charger. The probes are measuring inside and the outside of left coil, the base of the bridge heat-sink on 3, and the 200A fuse on probe 4. Probe 4 was later simply placed inside the blast cover, without tape or thermal goop, for a much more accurate (and dramatically higher) reading. In following instructions for an $800 unit, I found that by holding the Backlight Button IN, while powering up, the unit will stay ON, until you intentionally power it Off, which for me in my application, was my complaint. I'll continue to use it for thermal modeling/placement of 4 x 80mm fans for forced air cooling. 5 Stars
M**S
Good value if you compensate for the shortcomings
I work in the refrigeration industry, and figured I would give this thermocouple a chance purely based on the price point. The ability to connect four probes would cost a small fortune with one of the name brand devices. Purchasing two of their dual-probe units is way out of the budget. So I'll just break this into Pros and Cons.Pros:- Low price point.- Has all of the measurement features you would get from the $200+ units.- After troubleshooting against our more expensive lab equipment (details below), was able to achieve similar results.Cons:- I'm not a physicist, but I learned how thermocouples work when troubleshooting my accuracy test. "Thermocouple thermometers are composed of two conductors, usually alloys of the same metal, which touch at the sensor end of the thermometer. The difference in conductivity between the two metal pieces produces a voltage flow between the sensor end and the open end of each conductor, which can be used to determine the temperature." One challenge with this device is that the probe connection point has no means to shield itself. Therefore when I left the Thermocouple inside the refrigerated display, the conductivity increases in the metals and returned an inaccurate reading (far colder than actual). After letting everything warm back up that should be, when a similar test was done with the thermocouple outside of the refrigerated area, the device was within 0.2 degrees F of our lab testing equipment when measuring in the -10 to +30 degree F range. Relatively simple solution, however more the far more expensive thermocouples I've used don't have this issue. Solution: Purchased 6' probes (cheap, and also much better quality that the probes included).- Like another reviewer, one of the internal screws that mounts the internal board to the case mounting points was bouncing around inside when i opened the box. When I fixed it, it seated perfectly, so I'm not sure how it's possible to come free like that. Easy fix, but you'd think that someone would have noticed before putting the "QC" sticker on the device...
I**Y
Excellent 4 channel thermocouple thermometer
Update 04-07-2017Ive been using this for while and still think its great.I just figured out that you can turn off the auto power down feature.First turn off the unit then hold the HOLD button down and turn it on. You only need to press the power button but keep the HOLD button pressed until it turns on.The auto power off icon is now gone from the display and it will remain on until you turn it off.The auto power off will come back the next time you turn it on.I really like this 4 channel thermocouple temperature meter.It was really easy to figure out how to use it and set it up for reading my film drying cabinet.It feels good in the hand, though i did mount it to the cabinet so i don't have to keep unplugging the thermocouples.It has Min/Max/Avg modes, they work great. The backlight has a hotspot and isn't totally even, not a big issue.It can also switch between C, F and K. Really useful. Turns on and off fast, readings are accurate (within the variance of the probes).Only complaint is the LCD doesn’t have a large viewing angle. Its only readable from a few angles.I have it up a bit above my head, so i look up at it. That’s a perfect viewing angle and the numbers are crisp.Other than that, i would highly recommend it. The price is good and the features, namely 4 channels cant be beat.
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