Thermocouple calibration in Perth
Thermocouple and RTD sensors, with or without their indicators, checked against a reference thermometer at points across the working range.
Thermocouples and RTDs are the sensors behind process control, ovens and test rigs, and their errors are invisible until something is checked against a reference. AmpTech calibrates thermocouple and RTD sensors in our Caversham lab against a reference thermometer traceable to national standards, either as a sensor alone or as a sensor-and-indicator system.
Types of thermocouples and RTDs we calibrate
- Type K, J, T, N and other base-metal thermocouples
- Pt100 and Pt1000 RTDs
- Thermocouple and RTD probes with handheld indicators
- Sensor-and-indicator loops calibrated as a system
What the calibration covers
- Sensor output against a reference thermometer at points between −25 °C and +140 °C
- System calibration — sensor plus indicator read together, where you send both
- Indicator accuracy alone, using simulated inputs, where the sensor is fixed in plant
- Lead and connector condition, which affects thermocouple readings
Parameters measured
Typical interval
12 months
How often should a thermocouple & rtd be calibrated?
Twelve months is standard. Thermocouples that run hot age quickly and are often treated as consumables on a shorter interval; RTDs are more stable but suffer from lead and connection problems.
Why thermocouples and RTDs drift
Thermocouples change composition with time at temperature, and any damage or contamination along the wire changes the output. RTDs drift less but are sensitive to lead resistance and moisture. Calibrating the sensor with its indicator catches errors in both, and in the connections between them.
What your certificate records
- As-found and as-left readings at each temperature point
- Whether calibrated as a sensor alone or as a sensor-and-indicator system
- Reference thermometer and equipment used, with traceability
- Environmental conditions at the time of calibration
References we work to
- Tolerance class for the thermocouple type or RTD class, or your process tolerance
- ISO 9001 clause 7.1.5 — monitoring and measuring resources
Calibrated in our Caversham lab
Thermocouple & RTD calibration is bench work, so it happens in our lab rather than at your premises. Drop instruments in, bookpickup & drop-off across Perth, or freight them from regional WA. Every certificate is issued under our ISO 9001 certified quality management system and is traceable to national standards.
Thermocouple calibration FAQs
Should I send the indicator with the thermocouple?
What temperature range can you cover?
Do you calibrate RTDs as well as thermocouples?
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