Probe thermometers are designed specifically for measurement in liquids and viscoplastic media (meat, fish, dough, etc.). For instance, insertion into yoghurt or milk packaging enables the real core temperature of the product to be determined.
This measuring method is very accurate and reliable and is therefore a good method for making an absolutely certain statement about the temperature status of the goods.
However, the disadvantage is that a product that has been "pierced" can no longer be sold and therefore must either be processed as quickly as possible or disposed of.
A measuring instrument for determining surface and core temperature with intuitive operation including seamless documentation via the testo Smart App
Measurements possible with or without app. The app measurement program supports you with the measurement, especially of (critical) control points (CP/CCP)
Smart Probe for wireless temperature measurement in a wide range of applications, thanks to a large selection of probes and compatibility with standard type K thermocouple probes
In the kit: testo 915 Smart Probe with secure locking mechanism for attaching probes, air probe, immersion/penetration probe and surface probe, (all TC Type K, Class 1), testo Smart Case
Smart Probe for wireless temperature measurement in a wide range of applications, thanks to a large selection of probes and compatibility with standard type K thermocouple probes
Robust, fast-response immersion/penetration probe (TC type K, class 1) with secure attachment via innovative locking mechanism in the handle, ideal for temperature measurements in liquids, pastes and semi-solid media, measuring range -50 to +400 °C
These probes can however be used to take air measurements as well, if the measuring instrument is given sufficient time to adjust to the air temperature.
Practical: penetration probes can always be used as immersion probes too. In this way, the insertion thermometer becomes an immersion thermometer.
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Measuring correctly with a digital penetration thermometer
For measurements with a probe thermometer, the temperature probe is inserted directly into the measurement object. The measurement is finished when the so-called t99 time is reached. That is the time which a probe needs to achieve 99% of its final value. The 90% value is achieved considerably sooner, but it takes just as long again to get from the 90% value to the 99% value. All data concerning the acclimatization time of temperature probes in Testo documents refer to the t99 time.
A measurement error that frequently occurs with temperature measurement is that the temperature probe and the measurement object have different temperatures. This means either heat is supplied to the measurement object (probe warmer) or taken from it (probe colder) – and therefore energy as well. And the real temperature is no longer measured due to the energy extraction. However, this measurement error can be minimized by choosing a penetration depth of 10 to 15 times the diameter of the probe. For immersion measurements in liquids, the measurement error can also be reduced by the liquid being constantly kept in motion. This measurement error also occurs when using a food probe to measure foods, especially frozen goods, but it can be avoided through a sufficient penetration depth.
Food probes testo 104-IR
Digital penetration thermometers
Reliable and fast temperature measurement with an insertion thermometer is of particular importance in the food sector. However, in addition to core temperature measurements, it is also a case here of the non-contact measurement of surface temperatures. The testo 104-IR BT combined instrument was specifically developed for this. It combines penetration and infrared thermometers in a compact format.
The infrared penetration thermometer impresses thanks to:
precise 2-point laser with 10:1 lens for easy control at a distance
fold-out penetration probe for core temperatures
particularly robust construction and handy format – when folded away, it fits into any shirt pocket.
In contrast to penetration thermometers, thermal imagers do not measure temperatures inside a measurement object, but on its surface. To do this, they measure the thermal radiation emanating from the object and convert it into a thermal image. Thermal anomalies can then be very quickly and clearly identified on this image. Thermal imagers are often used in preventive maintenance or in the construction industry to detect weak spots on systems or buildings
Recording temperatures
For many applications, it is not enough just to measure temperatures. The temperature must be recorded as a time progression, especially for the storage of sensitive goods, such as food. Temperature data loggers are suitable for this. Unobtrusively attached to the wall, they measure and document temperatures and other ambient conditions at freely selectable intervals.
Measuring surface temperatures
With temperature measuring strips and an appropriate surface temperature meter, you can quickly record the surface temperature of a measurement object. Ideal if direct contact with the object does not present a problem.
Smart, non-contact measurement
Infrared thermometers are perfect for the non-contact measurement of temperatures from a distance. The Smart Probes are in turn available for a wide variety of measuring tasks. The main attraction for you: they are operated entirely via your smartphone/tablet and the testo Smart App.
