Temperature Calibration Specifications

Calibrator
Range
Thermocouple Types
Resolution
Accuracy
Display

-200 C to +1800 C
J,K,T,E,R,S,B per NIST 175 and ITS-90 L,U per DIN 43710 and IPTS-68
0.1 C or F (Types J,K,T,E,L,U) 1 C or F (Types B,R,S)
+0.3 C + 10 microvolts
5 digits

Type K Thermocouple Wire

Range
Accuracy

0 C to +900 C
0.5 C or 0.2 %

Type T Thermocouple Wire

Range
Accuracy

- 200 C to 0 C
0.5 C or 0.4 %

Simulation Error (Sensor Substitution)

Type J,K,T,E
Type R,S
Type B

+0.5 C
+1.4 C
+1.8 C

Service Description
Instron performs two types of temperature
verifications in the field. Type 1 is referred to as
In-situ and is performed by comparing a
calibrated thermocouple's reading to either the set
temperature or the readout of the system being
verified. The calibrated thermocouple is placed as
close as possible to the transducer being verified,
or in an alternate location specified by the
customer. For a chamber uniformity survey,
multiple calibrated thermocouples are used to
measure the temperature at multiple locations
within a chamber. Type 2 is Sensor substitution
and is done by injecting calibrated signals into the
instrument being verified. This simulates
a correctly performing thermocouple (mV)
or RTD (ohms).

TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION
Instron ensures you are operating at the
proper temperature.

Type 1 is preferred because the entire system is

verified. Type 2 verifies the electronics only and is
used when Type 1 is not possible or practical.
Often an in-situ (Type 1) verification will be done
at one temperature (e.g. the current temperature
of a process), then a sensor substitution
verification (Type 2) will be performed on the
electronics to ensure they are operating properly
throughout their range. Many calibration vendors
only perform Type 2 verifications.
The basic in-situ calibration is for one data point,
and the basic sensor substitution calibration is for
five data points. Additional points are optional.

When Do You Need to

Verify Temperature?

Types of Equipment Verified

Performing a test or running a process at the

incorrect temperature is a frequent source of bad
results or poor quality. Many material properties
are temperature dependent, so ensuring that your
temperature measurement is accurate is often
critical for achieving good results. Variability of
temperature either in accuracy or uniformity is
a significant, and often unrecognized, contributor
to reduced product quality and inconsistent
test data. Verification of temperature
measuring systems is often not performed
frequently enough or with appropriate procedures
and methodologies.

Environmental chambers and furnaces

manufactured by Instron SFL and most
other brands

Temperature data loggers, circular or strip

chart recorders

Temperature indicators of all types

Heat treating and finishing equipment

All types of testing equipment that utilize

temperature control

Temperature controls for various

manufacturing processes

To address these challenges, Instron has

developed a number of temperature verification
procedures that meet the most common
requirements of laboratories and related
manufacturing processes. These procedures are
compliant with ISO/IEC 17025 methodology,
providing assurance that your test data is valid
and processes are properly controlled.

We can also determine temperature profiles used

to characterize gradients, including oven and
chamber uniformity surveys.

Effects of Temperature on Results

Standard in-situ pricing assumes that temperature

change rate is 10 C per minute or faster.

84 MPa

PLASTIC SAMPLE

Material properties can be affected by small

changes in temperature. Errors in temperature
mean errors in results.

12 KSI

0C

Corporate Headquarters,
100 Royall Street,
Canton, MA 02021-1089 USA
Tel: +1 800 473 7838
+1 781 575 5000
Fax: +1 781 575 5751

STRESS

European Headquarters,
Coronation Road
High Wycombe, Bucks
HP12 3SY
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1494 456815
Fax: +44 1494 456814

25 C

Industrial Products Group

900 Liberty Street
Grove City, PA 16127-9005 USA
Tel: +1 800 726 8378
+ 724 458 9610
Fax: +1 724 458 9614

50 C
65 C

STRAIN

30%

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Temperature Certificate

Temperature Certificate

Single point environmental chamber calibration.

Multi-point temperature uniformity survey.

Instron certificates are designed to help

you meet your quality program requirements.
All of them include a unique certificate
number and date of issue.

The certificate number is printed

on every page for quick reference.
10 thermocouples
measure temperature at
critical locations
throughout the chamber.

Complete description
of the equipment
eliminates all doubts
about what has
been verified.

Multiple readings over

time fully characterize
temperature response.
As found/ as left information is provided.
Instron service engineers can make
adjustments and repairs if necessary.

Uncertainty of
measurement
calculated and
documented for
all tests.

Operating range
of each location
are summarized.

Method of verification and conformance to

relevant quality standards
(eg. ISO/IEC 17025 or ANSI Z540-1) clearly
stated so your auditors, customers and you
have the information you need.

Instron maintains a secure electronic

back-up of all data at the factory.

All standards used are traceable to

National Standards (e.g. NIST, NPL).

Temperature Certificate

Temperature Certificate

Single point environmental chamber calibration.

Multi-point temperature uniformity survey.

Instron certificates are designed to help

you meet your quality program requirements.
All of them include a unique certificate
number and date of issue.

The certificate number is printed

on every page for quick reference.
10 thermocouples
measure temperature at
critical locations
throughout the chamber.

Complete description
of the equipment
eliminates all doubts
about what has
been verified.

Multiple readings over

time fully characterize
temperature response.
As found/ as left information is provided.
Instron service engineers can make
adjustments and repairs if necessary.

Uncertainty of
measurement
calculated and
documented for
all tests.

Operating range
of each location
are summarized.

Method of verification and conformance to

relevant quality standards
(eg. ISO/IEC 17025 or ANSI Z540-1) clearly
stated so your auditors, customers and you
have the information you need.

Instron maintains a secure electronic

back-up of all data at the factory.

All standards used are traceable to

National Standards (e.g. NIST, NPL).

Temperature Calibration Specifications

Calibrator
Range
Thermocouple Types
Resolution
Accuracy
Display

-200 C to +1800 C
J,K,T,E,R,S,B per NIST 175 and ITS-90 L,U per DIN 43710 and IPTS-68
0.1 C or F (Types J,K,T,E,L,U) 1 C or F (Types B,R,S)
+0.3 C + 10 microvolts
5 digits

Type K Thermocouple Wire

Range
Accuracy

0 C to +900 C
0.5 C or 0.2 %

Type T Thermocouple Wire

Range
Accuracy

- 200 C to 0 C
0.5 C or 0.4 %

Simulation Error (Sensor Substitution)

Type J,K,T,E
Type R,S
Type B

+0.5 C
+1.4 C
+1.8 C

Service Description
Instron performs two types of temperature
verifications in the field. Type 1 is referred to as
In-situ and is performed by comparing a
calibrated thermocouple's reading to either the set
temperature or the readout of the system being
verified. The calibrated thermocouple is placed as
close as possible to the transducer being verified,
or in an alternate location specified by the
customer. For a chamber uniformity survey,
multiple calibrated thermocouples are used to
measure the temperature at multiple locations
within a chamber. Type 2 is Sensor substitution
and is done by injecting calibrated signals into the
instrument being verified. This simulates
a correctly performing thermocouple (mV)
or RTD (ohms).

TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION
Instron ensures you are operating at the
proper temperature.

Type 1 is preferred because the entire system is

verified. Type 2 verifies the electronics only and is
used when Type 1 is not possible or practical.
Often an in-situ (Type 1) verification will be done
at one temperature (e.g. the current temperature
of a process), then a sensor substitution
verification (Type 2) will be performed on the
electronics to ensure they are operating properly
throughout their range. Many calibration vendors
only perform Type 2 verifications.
The basic in-situ calibration is for one data point,
and the basic sensor substitution calibration is for
five data points. Additional points are optional.

When Do You Need to

Verify Temperature?

Types of Equipment Verified

Performing a test or running a process at the

incorrect temperature is a frequent source of bad
results or poor quality. Many material properties
are temperature dependent, so ensuring that your
temperature measurement is accurate is often
critical for achieving good results. Variability of
temperature either in accuracy or uniformity is
a significant, and often unrecognized, contributor
to reduced product quality and inconsistent
test data. Verification of temperature
measuring systems is often not performed
frequently enough or with appropriate procedures
and methodologies.

Environmental chambers and furnaces

manufactured by Instron SFL and most
other brands

Temperature data loggers, circular or strip

chart recorders

Temperature indicators of all types

Heat treating and finishing equipment

All types of testing equipment that utilize

temperature control

Temperature controls for various

manufacturing processes

To address these challenges, Instron has

developed a number of temperature verification
procedures that meet the most common
requirements of laboratories and related
manufacturing processes. These procedures are
compliant with ISO/IEC 17025 methodology,
providing assurance that your test data is valid
and processes are properly controlled.

We can also determine temperature profiles used

to characterize gradients, including oven and
chamber uniformity surveys.

Effects of Temperature on Results

Standard in-situ pricing assumes that temperature

change rate is 10 C per minute or faster.

84 MPa

PLASTIC SAMPLE

Material properties can be affected by small

changes in temperature. Errors in temperature
mean errors in results.

12 KSI

0C

Corporate Headquarters,
100 Royall Street,
Canton, MA 02021-1089 USA
Tel: +1 800 473 7838
+1 781 575 5000
Fax: +1 781 575 5751

STRESS

European Headquarters,
Coronation Road
High Wycombe, Bucks
HP12 3SY
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1494 456815
Fax: +44 1494 456814

25 C

Industrial Products Group

900 Liberty Street
Grove City, PA 16127-9005 USA
Tel: +1 800 726 8378
+ 724 458 9610
Fax: +1 724 458 9614

50 C
65 C

STRAIN

30%

www.instron.com
Instron is a registered trademark of Instron Corporation. Other names, logos, icons and marks identifying Instron products and
services referenced herein are trademarks of Instron Corporation and may not be used without the prior written permission of Instron.
Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
Copyright 2004 Instron Corporation. All rights reserved.
All of the specifications shown in this brochure are subject to change without notice.

WB1194

TM