All temperature calibration articles
Industrial Temperature Calibrator Selection Guide
A temperature calibrator, often called a thermometer calibrator, is used to remove inaccuracies in installed thermometers and temperature sensors, because temperature measurement is a critical parameter in many industrial processes.
How to complete the top 5 calibrations with the 55X0A Multi-Product Calibrator: Video quick start guide
Watch how to run the 5 most common calibration tests using the 5560A, 5550A and 5540A Multi-Product Calibrators on your clamp meters and multimeters.
Why did my temperature sensor fail calibration?
Fluke Calibration produces the broadest range of electrical, RF, temperature, pressure & flow calibration instruments & software that help measurement professionals around the globe.
Calculating Uncertainties in a Thermocouple Calibration System: App Notes Series, 3 of 4
There are several calibration uncertainties to be evaluated in determining the accuracy of a thermocouple calibration system.
Selecting the right temperature probe-to-readout adapter
A temperature probe is typically ordered with a termination that matches the calibration equipment it will be used with
Accurate Fever Scanning with Infrared Forehead Thermometers: Issues, Solutions and How to Calibrate
See 10 steps of how to check the accuracy of an infrared thermometer designed for measuring human body temperature. Learn best practices & how things work.
Inside Fluke’s most accurate multimeters: the 8588A and 8558A 8.5-digit digital multimeters
Fluke's latest 8588A and 8558A high performance DMMs include several new and innovative improvements to help you do your job right. See for yourself here.
How to Calibrate a 67 MAX Infrared Thermometer
This article summarizes what you need to verify that your Fluke 67 MAX Infrared Thermometer is performing within its published specifications. Note that we are only talking about verifying the thermometer, not adjusting it. If your 67 MAX requires adjustment please contact your local Fluke service provider.
How to Select an Electrical Calibrator
Successful selection of a calibrator involves a thorough analysis of the specifications of both the equipment to be tested and the calibrating standards.
How to Calibrate a Thermocouple: App Notes Series, 4 of 4
Thermocouple connection to the readout depends whether an internal or external reference junction is used. Internal reference junctions are generally used for high throughput, low-to-medium accuracy applications. There is less opportunity for error and the process is simpler
How traceability is restored to infrared calibration
Find out how traceability of infrared thermometers is impacted by the traditional approach to servicing IR calibrators.
Getting to “Yes”: How to justify the purchase of new calibration equipment
Worried your boss won't approve a needed calibrator purchase? Learn and get the resources here to show why the purchase can be a smart business decision.
A calibration bath review
Choosing a bath should not be that difficult but there are a lot of choices. For some, it’s unfamiliar territory and in that case, I thought you might like to have a map.
1594A/1595A Super-Thermometer Resource Center
Temperature fixed point cells are ITS-90 primary standards that demand low uncertainty measurements for calibration purposes. Traditionally, fixed-point cell measurements have been handled by resistance ratio bridges
How to configure your piston gauge
Learn how to configure your piston gauge for precise and reliable pressure measurement. Discover the benefits of different types of piston gauge configurations, how to select the right piston cylinder, and related resources to help you choose the best option for your application.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Training Online
Fluke Calibration offers free, online ISO 17025 training to address the 2017 changes in the form of this article and training webinars. Get the info here.
Establishing Correct Calibration Intervals
Learn what a calibration interval is, variables that affect it, who is responsible for setting it & how to establish one for your measurement equipment.
Electrical Load Limitations of Transconductance Amplifiers
The transconductance amplifier (TA) is a widely used, stable, and accurate source of electrical current. TA’s are commonly used for testing and calibration of current sensors such as shunts, current transformers (CT’s), and Rogowski coils. The TA is also used in basic research applications requiring accurate and stable source of current.
Tempmeko 2019 Temperature Metrology Conference – Fluke Calibration’s Overview of the Conference
Temperature metrology experts from Fluke Calibration attended Tempmeko 2019 and provide an overview of the top 5 topics covered there, including some photos.
Temperature baths increase stability in medical device manufacturing and tempering process
For medical device manufacturing, especially with nitinol, learn how to improve stability and uniformity by using a high-temperature salt calibration bath.
How to do a temperature sensor comparison calibration
See this illustrated blog post to learn how to do a comparison calibration of a probe-style RTD at one temperature point using a dry-block calibrator.
Electronic vs. Traditional Deadweight Testers
Learn how a deadweight tester calibrates an analog pressure gauge and see the pros and cons of traditional vs electronic deadweight testers (E-DWT).
Buying the right temperature calibration bath for your laboratory
Learn the questions you should ask before you buy a temperature calibration bath. Learn the 4 key specifications that should be customized for your application.
Infrared Temperature Calibration 101
Learn the basics of infrared temperature calibration including how infrared thermometers work, emissivity, blackbodies, detecting radiance & more.
How to calibrate a thermocouple
You’ll want to test thermocouples at regular calibration intervals & if you suspect them of failing to meet performance specifications. Learn how here.
Why a Fluke calibration bath?
See why Fluke makes the best liquid bath calibrators & sells the most. Excelling in range of baths, controllers, automation, technology, mixing, & maintenance.
How to choose a blackbody or Infrared temperature calibrator
Though the principle of radiation thermometry has been used in industry for decades, its recent growth in the HVAC, factory maintenance, aerospace, and energy industries is causing many people to inquire about infrared (IR) thermometers and the calibration equipment needed to support them
How to calibrate an oscilloscope for phasing
Understand how to calibrate an oscilloscope for phasing with our step-by-step guide.
How to clean an infrared calibrator target
The black body paint is very delicate. To remove dust or debris from the paint, the only thing you can do is use compressed dry air. See the dos & don’ts.
Five easy steps for choosing an industrial temperature readout and probe
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Temperature Simulation in Temperature Calibration
Temperature simulation is often usen in you calibrating thermometers for process measurement and control. Unfortunately many technicians are often only doing half the job.
Selecting a Dry-Well (Dry-Block) Temperature Calibrator
Learn how to select a dry well (dry block) temperature calibrator in this application note from Fluke Calibration. Choose the right calibrator for your specific workload. All Fluke options are accurate, stable, flexible, and portable. Request product pricing today.
How to choose a calibration bath
Choose the perfect calibration bath to suit your needs. Discover the importance of controllers, automation, heating technology, fluid mixing, and maintenance.
Calibrating a Heat Source using MET/TEMP II
Fluke Calibration provides solutions to all FAQs related to calibrating a heat source using MET/TEMP II.
1586A Super-DAQ Precision Temperature Scanner Resource Center
Save time and money by using a 1586A Super-DAQ and a Fluke Calibration dry-well, fluid bath, or furnace to automate the calibration of up to 40 temperature sensors—simultaneously, without requiring a PC or software.
Industrial temperature readout and probe selection guide
Guide for selecting a thermometer readout and companion reference standard probe
Automate temperature sensor calibration with a 1586A Super-DAQ Precision Temperature Scanner
Fluke Calibration produces the broadest range of electrical, RF, temperature, pressure & flow calibration instruments & software that help measurement professionals around the globe.
Establishing calibration intervals for Fluke products
Fluke Calibration produces the broadest range of electrical, RF, temperature, pressure & flow calibration instruments & software that help measurement professionals around the globe.
Calibration Bath Selection Guide
Calibration baths from Hart Scientific offer high stability, flexibility , and are a preferred choice of National Metrology Institutes. Contact us today for more information.
IO Toolkit
The IO Toolkit was designed to connect to only one instrument at a time. Running more than one instance of the software simultaneously on a computer has not been tested.
Making the Right Choice for Your Temperature Readout
Fluke Calibration produces the broadest range of electrical, RF, temperature, pressure & flow calibration instruments & software that help measurement professionals around the globe.
Fluke Calibration Bath Safety Features
The Fluke Calibration metrology baths use the 2100 temperature controller which has the following built-in safety devices.
Installing MET/TEMP II FAQs
MET/TEMP II is intended to replace Fluke's MET/TEMP software. MET/TEMP II is a completely different software package than MET/TEMP
Calibration baths, physics, and the black arts
How can a bath that is working perfectly not be capable of reaching a temperature inside its own operating range? The answer lies in the properties of the fluid media chosen for the calibration bath. As usual, these properties depend on temperature.