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Category Type
P: Penetration
S:
Surface
A: Air
I: Immersion
Sequential
Code Number
Understanding the Comark probe order code
Connector Types
Connector Type
M: Sub-miniature
L: Lumberg
L8: Lumberg 8-pin,
for N5001
HACCP Auditor
B: Bipole
Sensor Type
K: Type K thermocouple
T
: Type T thermocouple
X: Thermistor (PST)
P: PT100
P K
M
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Probe Leads
Comark probe leads are matched to the intended applications
for the pr
obe. The materials used are:
PVC – PVC coiled leads provide ease of use in ambient
temperatures of up to +70°C.
FEP and PTFE – These materials are especially suited to food
probes and can be used in sub-zero temperatures. Steel braided
PTFE leads provide greater strength.
Fibreglass (FG) – Fibreglass insulated leads are used for special
application probes where the lead could be subjected to very high
ambient temperatures of up to +400°C.
M: Sub-miniature
B: Bipole
L: Lumberg
L8: 8-pin Lumberg
Thermocouple Limits
Type Temperature Range
K –200°C to +1372°C
N –200°C to +1300°C
T –200°C to +400°C
J –200°C to +1200°C
R, S –50°C to +1767°C
E –200°C to +1000°C
B 0°C to +1820°C
Within the Comark standard probe range you’ll
find probes for general duties as well as ones for
more specialist applications. Try to match the
probe to the job. For example, a low mass flexible
air probe is better suited to accurate air temperature
measurement than a penetration probe which will
take too long to stabilise.
For solid and semi-solid materials use surface
probes for surface measurements. Options include
probes with a bent stem for easier access and
specialist probes for pipe temperatures.
Use penetration or immersion probes to check
internal temperatures. Where holes need to be drilled
in solids, use a thermocouple or thermistor probe
and make sure it’s inserted to at least 6 times
its diameter. You can also use a thermal transfer
compound for improved accuracy.
For liquids use an immersion probe or you can use
certain penetration probes, but check for possible
corrosive effects on the sensor first and agitate the
liquid for a faster response.
For air and other gasses use an air probe.
Response times are affected by heat transfer
around the sensor and the smaller the sensor, the
faster the response time. Response is also affected
by air movement. Damped sensor probes have a
large mass around the sensor to slow response
times so they don’t trigger alarms when fridge or
freezer doors are opened or during defrost cycles.
Choosing the right probe
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