GE

Measurement & Control

Dry Block and

Liquid Bath
Temperature
Calibrator
Series

Accurate temperature measurement is essential for

maintaining product quality, process efficiency,
regulatory compliance and operational safety in
industrial processes. High performance, stable
temperature sources are the solution for achieving
optimal performance of temperature sensors and
process instrumentation, by providing reference
temperatures for checking and calibrating these
devices. The GE Dry Block and Liquid Bath
Temperature Calibrators provide solutions for
testing temperature devices over a range of
temperatures from -35°C to 650°C (-30°F to 1200°F)
with a choice of dry block and liquid bath
configurations to accommodate virtually any type,
shape and size of sensor.
 High capacity portable liquid bath
DryTC 165 and DryTC 650
Standard factory configuration provides a 60 mm
These dry block calibrators incorporate the latest metal block x 170 mm liquid bath with automatic liquid
and electronic control technology and offer a choice of agitation.
precision bored well inserts to accommodate a wide range of
test devices. Two models are available:
Interchangeable liquid bath inserts
 DryTC 165 generates temperatures from -35°C to 165°C
 DryTC 650 generates temperatures from ambient to 650°C. Allows the calibration media to be simply and
quickly changed to suit different temperature
ranges, while retaining the automatic liquid
Both models provide high accuracy, excellent set point stability agitation.
and rapid heating and cooling times.

Infra-red black body source

 Temperature range from -35°C to 650°C
 Accuracy from 0.2°C
 Stability 0.05°C A specially constructed insertion sleeve provides
an emissivity of 1 (black body).
 Rapid heating and cooling
 Light weight and robust for field use
 Choice of interchangeable well inserts Dry well insertion sleeves
 Easy to set-up and use
For the convenience of a dry block calibrator a
Dry well insertion sleeves range of insertion sleeves are available with hole
diameters to suit most common probes and
devices.
Dry block calibrators greatly simplify the test and calibration of
process sensor heads, probes, switches and thermometers, but
optimum performance relies on a good fit of the device in the
well insert. To facilitate this, a range of insertion sleeves are Dry block and liquid bath
available with hole diameters to suit the most common probes
and devices. general features
Controller OFF – disables automatic temperature
LiquidTC 165 and LiquidTC 255 control at the last set point temperature to allow
the calibrator settings to be changed part way
through a test.
These multi-purpose calibrators combine the portability of dry
block calibrators with the flexibility of liquid immersion baths to
enable the testing and calibration of virtually any shape and Manual control – allows the power output of the
size of devices. The calibrators can be re-configured by the user calibrator to be adjusted to control the rate at
to function as a liquid bath, as an infra-red black body source which the calibrator reaches the set-point
and as a dry block calibrator with interchangeable inserts. The temperature.
latest heating and electronic control technology, combined
with continuous liquid agitation of the fluid bath, provide high Set-point memory – allows up to four set-point
accuracy and stability throughout the large homogeneous temperatures to be stored in memory. The test
measuring zone. The calibrators are factory configured as sequence can then be activated with a single key
liquid baths and are provided with a bath cover to hold up to 5 press.
devices while reducing heat loss from the surface of the liquid
medium. For transportation a leak-proof sealing cover is also Test profile – this function defines a temperature
provided as standard. Optionally the temperature calibrators profile with a heating rate to the first set-point
can be configured with additional capabilities including value, a test duration or soak time at set-point one
interchangeable liquid baths, a black body source and dry followed by a cooling rate to a second set-point.
block interchangeable inserts. Two models are available.

PC communications – an optional USB cable is

 LiquidTC 165 generates temperatures from -35°C to 165°C available for connection to a PC
 LiquidTC 255 generates temperatures from ambient to 255°C
 Temperature range from -35°C to 255°C
 Accuracy from 0.1°C
 Stability 0.05°C
 Large bath for irregular and multiple devices
 Multi-purpose – liquid bath, black body source, dry block
 Interchangeable bath – simplifies fluid changes
 Light weight and robust for field use
 Leak-proof bath cover for transportation
General Specifications
Operating temperature (full specification)
18°C to 28°C (65°F to 82°F)

Extended operating temperature (reduced

specification)
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Note
Outside of the operating temperature range the
temperature calibrators may not be able to generate
the minimum and maximum temperatures.

Ambient humidity
To 80% RH (non-condensing)

Storage temperature
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

Ambient altitude
Up to 2000 metres (6560ft)

Operating environment
Indoor use only.
Not rated for use in potential explosive atmospheres

Compliance
CE marked
EMC Compliance EN61326
Electrical safety EN61010
RoHS, REACH and WEEE EU Directive Compliant
Ordering Information
DryTC 165 and DryTC 650 Product Code

DRYTC 165 Dry block temperature calibrator -35 °C to 165°C

DRYTC 650 Dry block temperature calibrator ambient to 650°C
Temperature Unit
0 °C working temperature unit
1 °F working temperature unit
Power Lead
A EU plug
C Australia / New Zealand plug
D UK plug
G South Africa / India plug
J Japan plug
K USA plug
R China plug

Example:
DRYTC 165 -1- D

LiquidTC 165 and LiquidTC 650 Product Code

LIQUID TC165 Liquid bath temperature calibrator -35 °C to 165°C

LIQUID TC255 Liquid bath temperature calibrator ambient to 255°C
Temperature Unit
0 °C working temperature unit
1 °F working temperature unit
Calibration Function
0 Standard liquid bath configuration
1 Combination liquid bath (LI) and infrared (IR) functions
2 Combination liquid bath (LI) and dry block (DB) functions
3 Combination liquid bath (LI), infrared (IR) and dry block (DB) functions
Power Lead
A EU plug
C Australia / New Zealand plug
D UK plug
G South Africa / India plug
J Japan plug
K USA plug
R China plug

Example:
LIQUIDTC 165 -0- 2- K

Accessories
(Please order the following part numbers as separate line items:)
TCUSB USB output including a cable to connect to a PC
TCCASE1 Aluminium transit case
TCL10 Dow Corning 200 /CS10 silicone oil -35°C to +155°C
TCL50 Dow Corning 200 /CS50 silicone oil +25°C to +270°C
TCSTAND Probe support stand
TCBATH Interchangeable liquid bath for use with LiquidTC165 and LiquidTC255 with LI configuration
TCDKD DKD accredited Calibration. Not applicable to IR option of LiquidTC165 and LiquidTC255
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