{"id":8759,"date":"2018-02-01T09:26:04","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T14:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.wika.com\/us\/\/?p=8759"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:36:48","slug":"https-blog-wika-com-us-products-temperature-products-six-common-causes-thermocouple-temperature-measurement-errors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wika.com\/us\/products\/temperature-products\/https-blog-wika-com-us-products-temperature-products-six-common-causes-thermocouple-temperature-measurement-errors\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Common Causes for Thermocouple Temperature Measurement Errors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Thermocouples are among the most popular temperature measurement instruments in industrial applications because of their versatility and ease of use. However, measurement errors can occur. This article discusses the six most common causes of thermocouple errors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thermocouples are robust <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wika.com\/en-us\/lp_temperature_measurement.WIKA\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">temperature measurement<\/a> devices that are accurate enough for many industrial and scientific applications. Relatively inexpensive compared to other temperature measurement technologies, thermocouples are valued for their ability to measure a wide temperature range: from \u2013200\u00b0 to +1250\u00b0C (\u2013328\u00b0 to +2282\u00b0F).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wika.com\/en-us\/thermocouples.WIKA\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Thermocouples<\/a> measure temperature differentials, not absolute temperatures. Two wires, each made from a different metal, are joined at the tip. This is the measuring junction. At the other end, the wires are connected to a body of a known temperature, called the reference junction. A thermocouple works by taking the difference in voltage between the two junctions, explained by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thermoelectrics.caltech.edu\/thermoelectrics\/history.html\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Seebeck effect<\/a>. The measured voltage is converted into a temperature unit, with the temperature reading displayed on a device or transmitted to a remote location.<\/p>\n<p>Although thermocouples are reliable, temperature measurement errors can occur for various reasons. The following are the six most common causes of thermocouple measuring errors, followed by ways to rectify them:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Selecting the Wrong Type of Thermocouple on the Transmitter<\/h2>\n<p>You can run into problems if you choose the wrong type of thermocouple when inputting the settings into the transmitter during installation. This is a common error, as there are numerous types of thermocouples \u2013 types K, J, N, E, T, R, S, and B \u2013 each with a different range, accuracy, and electrical output.<\/p>\n<p>Solution: Almost all thermocouples are color coded by type, so you usually just need to confirm the color of the thermocouple jacket and match the settings on the transmitter.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a quick reference on thermocouple color codes, including international standards, download <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.wika.com\/us\/\/files\/2018\/02\/international-thermocouple-color-charts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our chart.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Problems Related to the Thermocouple Extension Wire<\/h2>\n<p>If you accidentally reverse the polarity of the thermocouple lead wires, the measured temperature will be incorrect by the difference in temperature of the two ends of the leads. The problem is understandable because red is the usual color for positive charges, whereas the red wire in thermocouple cables typically contains the negative signal. This coloration is ANSI standard for thermocouples, but it is not what most people expect.<\/p>\n<p>Solution: Doublecheck the connection and, if necessary, swap the thermocouple lead wires.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Inherent Variations in Alloys<\/h2>\n<p>No two batches of wires are exactly alike. As the alloy percentages vary a tiny bit during each manufacturing process, some error in thermocouple accuracy is unavoidable. Standard thermocouples get within approximately 1% of the actual temperature at the measuring junction, which is accurate enough for most applications.<\/p>\n<p>Solution: Order thermocouples with special-limit wires, which can improve accuracy twofold. These wires are manufactured at the highest tolerances to ensure the fewest possible impurities and the greatest consistency in alloy ratio.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Temperature Variations Around the Reference Junction Connection<\/h2>\n<p>Because a thermocouple measures temperature differentials, any temperature fluctuations around the reference junction (cold junction), which has the known temperature, result in an erroneous temperature reading.<\/p>\n<p>Solution: Make sure no fans or other sources of cooling or heating are located near the reference junction. Simple insulation can also protect the junctions from extreme temperatures.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Thermocouple Grounded at More Than One Location<\/h2>\n<p>A thermocouple should be grounded at only one location. If it is grounded at more than one location, a \u201cground loop\u201d can be created with current flowing through the thermocouple from one ground to the other. This is likely to generate electromagnetic fields, which can lead to radio-frequency-interference-related problems that can impact measurement accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>Solution: Ground either the transmitter (connection head) or the controller\/recorder, but not both. Selecting transmitters that have internal isolation between the input, output, and ground usually provides enough isolation to eliminate a ground loop. Loop isolators are also available and can be put in the loop wiring circuit to prevent this from happening.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Thermocouple Age<\/h2>\n<p>While thermocouples are reliable temperature measurement devices, they do drift with time. Maximum exposure temperature, cyclic measurements, and frequency of the cycles affect the metallurgy with a resultant drift, usually downward. Unfortunately, this drift cannot be predicted, but 10-20\u00b0F errors are common.<\/p>\n<p>Solution: The only solution is to periodically replace the thermocouple based on the user\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about industrial temperature measurement using versatile and low-maintenance thermocouples from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wika.com\/en-us\/thermocouples.WIKA\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">this WIKA reference page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wika.com\/en-us\/contact.WIKA\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">contact WIKA USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thermocouples are among the most popular temperature measurement instruments in industrial applications because of their versatility and ease of use. However, measurement errors can occur. This article discusses the six most common causes of thermocouple errors. 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