BASIC MEASUREMENT 
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Temperature Measurement 
 
The GDM-8261A can measure temperature using either 
thermocouples or RTD sensors. For thermocouples, the 
GDM-8261A accepts a thermocouple input and 
calculates the temperature from the voltage fluctuation. 
The thermocouple type and reference junction 
temperature are also considered.   
For RTD sensors, the GDM-8261A calculates voltage 
based on the resistance of  the chosen RTD. 
1. Activate 
temperature 
measurement 
For Celsius units, press the TEMP 
key once. 
For Fahrenheit units, press the 
TEMP key twice. 
2. Temperature 
mode display 
appears 
Indicates Temperature measurement 
2nd display shows the 
thermocouple/RTD type 
3. Connect the 
test lead and 
measure 
Connect the sensor lead between the V and the COM 
port for thermocouple and 2W RTD measurements. For 
4W RTD measurements, also connect the sense HI and 
LO ports to the sensor. The display updates the reading. 
W 4W INPUT
SENSE
HI
LO
V W
COM
RTD: -200°C ~ +600°C (sensor dependent) 
Thermocouple: -210°C ~ +1820°C (sensor dependent) 
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