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List of Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 What is a thermocouple?

Q2 What is the principle of the thermocouple thermometer?

Q3 What types of thermocouples are available?

Q4 What is the difference between the Type-E and Type-K thermometers?

Q5 How is the sensor’s response rate defined?

Q6 How is the sensor’s durability defined?

Q7 How should you choose a temperature sensor (thermocouple)?

Q8 What should you note when measuring with a thermocouple thermometer?

Q9 What should you note when measuring the internal temperature?

Q10 What should you note when measuring the surface temperature?

Q11 Is it all right to connect a copper wire to the cord of the thermocouple sensor to extend?

Q12 Why does connecting a dissimilar metal (copper wire) in the middle of a thermocouple cause errors?

Q13 How do you calculate the final total tolerances of the thermocouple sensor and the thermocouple measuring instrument main body?

Q15 What is a Fiber Optic Thermometer?

Q16 What is a Contact & Non-Contact Thermometer?

Q17 Are there any techniques to use the Contact & Non-Contact Thermometer successfully?

Q18 What materials can you measure easily with the Contact & Non-Contact Thermometer?

Q19 What is the temperature calibration system ACS II series?

Q20 There are various types of thermometers. How should you choose them?

Q21 Is it possible to measure the temperature in the vacuum or a gaseous environment?

Q22 Is it possible to measure the temperature in a place exposed to electricity?

Q23 The dedicated analysis software AMS-850 cannot be used.

Q24 We want a communication software protocol. Is it distributed?

Q25 Please let us know how to install the AMS-850.

Q26 Are there any simple methods to check whether a sensor is damaged?

Q27 Please let us know how to affix a tape type sensor such as ST series sensors.

Q28 Our currently possessed product cannot be found at your website. How can we purchase the same type of product?

Q29 "bout" is displayed. What is this?

Q30 Is it charged to ask for a “repair estimate” or “product inspection when requesting for calibration?”

Q31 How can we ask for repair (repair estimate)?

Q32 Will you repair or calibrate an old product?

Q33 Will you replace the battery of a rechargeable thermometer?

Q34 Will you calibrate a competitor’s product?

Q35 Is it possible to calibrate even products whose maintenance has ended?

Q36 What is general calibration?

Q37 Are there any guides, etc. to determine a calibration cycle?

Q38 What is the difference between single-unit calibration and set calibration?

Q40 What is the reasonable number of calibration points? What is the reasonable temperature?

Q41 What is a test report?

Q42 What is a calibration certificate?

Q43 What is a traceability system diagram?

Q44 Will you publish English documents?

Q45 What is JCSS calibration?

Q46 How should you choose a combination of a measuring instrument main body and a plug?

Q47 Is there a list picture of the plug shape?

Q48 How do I choose the type of thermocouple(type E or type K)?

Q49 Why does connecting a different type of thermocouple in the middle of a thermocouple cause errors?

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