MTS Systems

FlexTemp TC8 Temperature Measurement Module

The MTS FlexTemp™ TC8 is an 8-channel external temperature measurement module that connects plug-and-play with FlexTest® controllers. It supports eight thermocouple types (J, K, T, E, N, B, R, and S) and integrates directly into MTS Series 793 Station Manager with a single channel setup — making live temperature values available across MTS test software including MTS TestSuite™ and MPT™.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Real-time, Synchronized Temperature Data — No post-test merging, manual reconciliation or risk of data loss
  • Software Integration — Real-time temperature values available through your MTS TestSuite™ or MPT™ software
  • Easy Setup — External module that connects to your controller via Ethernet cable
  • Temperature-based Test Monitoring — Enables temperature-driven decisions during the test

Applications

Test types

High TemperatureFatigueTensile

Test specimens

Metals

Brochures & Datasheets

Technical Specifications

Detailed Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics
Characteristics Value
Size (inches) 5.8 in x 5.9 in x 20 in
Size (mm) 148 mm x 150 mm x 51 mm
Barrel Jack Inner Diameter 2.1 mm
Barrel Jack Outer Diameter 5.5 mm
Ethernet Port Connector RJ45
Voltage 4.5-26V DC
Included AC Power Supply w/ Adapters Type A – North America, China, Japan Type C – Europe Type G – United Kingdom Type I – Australia
Data Rate 10 or 100 Hz
Latency 100 ms (maximum) @ 10 Hz or 10 ms (maximum) @ 100 Hz
Thermocouple Connection Miniature Thermocouple – 2 pin

Detailed Technical Specifications

Thermocouple Operating Ranges
Thermocouple Type Operating Range
J -210°C to 1200°C
K -270°C to 1372°C
T -270°C to 400°C
E -270°C to 1000°C
N -270°C to 1300°C
B 0°C to 1820°C
R -50°C to 1768°C
S -50°C to 1768°C

Detailed Technical Specifications

Type -100°C 0°C 100°C 300°C 500°C 700°C 1000°C 1400°C
J ±1.0°C ±0.8°C ±0.8°C ±1.0°C ±1.2°C ±1.3°C ±1.7°C —
K ±1.1°C ±0.9°C ±0.9°C ±1.1°C ±1.2°C ±1.5°C ±1.9°C —
T ±1.1°C ±0.8°C ±0.8°C ±0.9°C — — — —
E ±0.9°C ±0.7°C ±0.8°C ±0.9°C ±1.1°C ±1.3°C ±1.7°C —
N ±1.1°C ±1.0°C ±1.0°C ±1.1°C ±1.2°C ±1.4°C ±1.7°C —
B — — — ±4.0°C ±2.8°C ±2.6°C ±2.2°C ±2.3°C
R ±2.6°C ±2.0°C ±1.8°C ±2.0°C ±1.9°C ±2.0°C ±2.4°C —
S ±2.6°C ±2.0°C ±1.8°C ±2.0°C ±2.0°C ±2.3°C ±2.6°C —

Specifications are taken from the official MTS product page and may change; please confirm with our team before ordering.

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