125  Agilent U1251A/U1252A User’s and Service Guide
2  Making Measurements
Measuring Temperature
The bead type thermocouple probe is suitable for making 
temperature measurements between –20 °C to 200 °C in 
Teflon compatible environments. Above this temperature, the 
probe may emit a toxic gas. Do not immerse this thermo-
couple probe in liquids. For best results, use a thermocouple 
probe designed for each application — an immersion probe 
for liquid or gel and an air probe for air measurements. 
Observe the following measuring techniques:
• Clean the measurement surface and make sure the probe 
is securely touching the surface. Remember to disable the 
applied power.
• When measuring above the ambient temperature, move the 
thermocouple along the surface until you get the highest 
temperature reading.
• When measuring below ambient temperature, move the 
thermocouple along the surface until you get the lowest 
temperature reading.
• Place the meter in the operating environment for at least 
1 hour as using non- compensation transfer adaptor with 
miniature thermal probe. 
• For a quick measurement, use the 0 °C compensation to 
see the temperature variation of the thermocouple sensor. 
The 0 °C compensation assists in measuring the relative 
temperature immediately.
1 Turn the rotary switch to TEMP position.
2 Press  to select the temperature measurement.
Do not bend the thermocouple leads at sharp angles. Repeated bending
over a period of time may break the leads.