AKCP J-K Thermocouple Adapters (TCxx)

The thermocouple adapters are designed to integrate either the AKCess Pro thermocouple, or a third party thermocouple with the securityProbe series of units. Available in either J or K type adapter it subscribes to the industry standard for thermocouples.

Thermocouples are typically used in heavy industry and cryogenics fields due to their accuracy and resistance to extremes of high and low temperatures. The setup is straightforward. Plug your thermocouple into the adapter, and then connect the adapter to an intelligent sensor port on the securityProbe base unit.

A free 5ft CAT5 cable is supplied for you to do this. Once connected the securityProbe recognizes the thermocouple automatically and configures the unit. All the user needs to do is set the thresholds for high and low warning and critical levels.

• Designed for us with AKCess Pro J/K type thermocouples
• Compatible with industry standard J/K type thermocouples
• Comes with free 5ft cable
• Powered by securityProbe, no additional power needed

Typical applications

• Industrial and high tech laboratories
• Heavy industries such as petrochemical and metal processing.
• The cryogenics field
• Superconductor and semiconductor research & development.
• Scientific research

Sensor Types

K type thermocouple

• +ve electrode of chromel
• -ve electrode of alumel
• For use in oxidizing inert or dry reducing atmospheres.
• Exposure to vacuum for short periods only
• Reliable and accurate at high temperatures

J type thermocouple

• +ve electrode of Iron
• -ve electrode of constantan (copper-nickle alloy)
• For use in vacuum, oxidizing, inert or reducing atmospheres

Specifications

Measurement Rate

• One reading every second
• Accepts All Standard Size Male Connectors for Thermocouple Types J and K
• Designed to work with the securityProbe and securityProbe 5E and E-sensor8 expansion modules only

TCAK / TCAJ - Technical Specifications

Temperature


Measurement
Range K Type :
-200°C to +900°C
-330°F to 1650°F
J Type :
-40°C to +750°C
-40°F to 1382°F

Measurement Resolution
sensorProbe+ series
0.1°C increments
0.2°F increments
securityProbe series
0.5ºC increments
0.9ºF increments

Measurement Accuracy
sensorProbe+ series and securityProbe series
±5°C
±9°F



Interface


Communications cable
RJ-45 jack to sensor using UTP CAT5e/6 cable
Plugs directly into the AKCP J or K type thermocouple adapter

Power source
Powered by the base units. No additional power needed

Power Consumption
Typical 7.80 mWatt, 1.56 mA

Maximum Cable Length
Run length is 100 feet (30 meters) with approved low capacitance shielded cable or UTP

Dimensions
0.61m x 4.5mm (sheath diameter)

Sensor count
1

J / K Type Thermocouple Adapter Only

Temperature


Measurement Range
K Type :
-200°C to +900°C
-330°F to 1650°F
J Type :
-40°C to +750°C
-40°F to 1382°F

Measurement Resolution
sensorProbe+ series
0.1°C increments
0.2°F increments
securityProbe series
0.5ºC increments
0.9ºF increments

Measurement Accuracy
sensorProbe+ series and securityProbe series
±5°C
±9°F



Interface


Communications cable
RJ-45 jack to sensor using UTP CAT5e/6 cable
Plugs directly into the AKCP J or K type thermocouple adapter

Power source
Powered by the base units. No additional power needed

Power Consumption
Typical 7.80 mWatt, 1.56 mA

Maximum Cable Length
Run length is 100 feet (30 meters) with approved low capacitance shielded cable or UTP

Sensor Connector
Compatible with industry standard J/K type thermocouples

Dimensions
56 x 55 x 33.3 mm

Sensor count
1

Ordering Information

Product Model	Order Number	Descrition
Thermocouple (securityProbe and sensorProbe+ only)
TCAJ / TCAK		TCAJ or TCAK Thermocouple Adapter
TCJ / TCK		TCJ or TCK Thermocouple Temperature Sensor*
TCBJ / TCBK	944074	TCAJ or TCAK Thermocouple Adapter with Thermocouple Sensor (bundle)*