Kaye K150-4C Ice Point Reference

Product Description

Kaye K150-4C Ice Point Reference – Precision Thermocouple Calibration Standard, 4 Channels, NSN Registered

This used Kaye K150-4C is a precision ice point reference standard designed for accurate thermocouple calibration and cold junction compensation. The K150-4C maintains 4 individual reference thermocouple junctions at exactly 32°F (0°C) in an internal sealed test well, supporting thermocouple types J, K, T, and E .

Kaye Instruments (now part of Amphenol) has been a global leader in thermocouple reference systems for over 65 years, with their Ice Point References considered the gold standard for precision temperature measurement . This unit carries NSN 6685-00-005-1288, confirming its use in military and defense applications where strict traceability and quality standards apply .

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Key Specifications

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Features & Benefits

• Precision Accuracy: Maintains exact 0°C reference temperature for thermocouple calibration

• NSN Registered: Military-grade traceability – NSN 6685-00-005-1288

• 4 Independent Channels: Simultaneous reference for multiple thermocouples

• Multiple Thermocouple Types: Supports J, K, T, and E configurations

• No Long-Term Drift: Patented design provides exceptional stability

• Laboratory Standard: Used in precision calibration work and routine production testing

• Industrial Proven: Deployed in power plants, turbine testing, and critical industrial applications

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Applications

• Thermocouple Calibration: Precision reference for verifying thermocouple accuracy

• Cold Junction Compensation: Provides stable 0°C reference for temperature measurement systems

• Metrology Labs: Primary standard for temperature calibration

• Power Generation: Turbine testing and power plant instrumentation

• Aerospace/Defense: NSN-registered for military and defense contractor applications

• Pharmaceutical: Validation and calibration of temperature monitoring systems

• Research: General laboratory temperature measurement

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Historical & Technical Context

Kaye Instruments pioneered the Ice Point Reference in the 1960s, and these instruments remain the industry standard for precision cold junction compensation . The K150 series features built-in thermocouples terminated at matching material posts, making it ideal for applications where frequent connections are made or when calibrating temperature instruments .

The K150-4C specifically provides accurate simultaneous reference for thermocouple sensors with 4 channels of built-in reference junctions . Its NSN registration (6685-00-005-1288) confirms its acceptance in military and federal applications, with part numbers cross-referenced across multiple defense supply systems .

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Condition

SOLD AS IS
USED – SHOWS NORMAL LAB WEAR (scuffs, minor marks)
NSN 6685-00-005-1288 REGISTERED UNIT
POWER: 110VAC, 60Hz – NOT TESTED
NO THERMOCOUPLES, CABLES, OR DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED (unless specified)
PICTURE MAY NOT MATCH PRODUCT