Winter durabilityCold climate temperature mapping
Dozens of thermocouples across powertrain, cabin and ambient zones, logging standalone. IP65 with thermocouples fitted.
Thermocouples, straight onto CAN.
K-TC is a thermocouple data logger that turns up to 32 channels into accurate, cold junction compensated measurement. Log it standalone to internal memory for months, transmit it on CAN to any logger, or do both at once.
±1°C
Accuracy across the thermocouple range, calibratable and certifiable through K-CAL.
0.001°C
Measurement resolution with cold junction compensation as standard.
-200 to +1200
Measurement range in degrees across thermocouple types K, J and T.
8 GB eMMC
Internal memory holds months of standalone data, no logger required.
Designed and tested in the United Kingdom
Free UK delivery over £499, excluding bulk orders
12 month warranty
Calibration certificates on demand
How it works
Three ways to run, no wrong answer
Thermocouples in, three routes out. The first two run at the same time.
01
Log standalone
K-Log records every channel to the internal 8 GB eMMC. Months of data, no PC and no logger on the vehicle.
02
Transmit on CAN
Broadcasts on the bus with a supplied DBC file, time synchronised, decoded by REBEL, REXGEN or any third party logger.
03
View live on USB
K-CAL's built in oscilloscope shows every channel live at the desk, then exports the data.
One module, more than one way to work
Months on its own memory
Records months of data to its own 8 GB eMMC through the free K-Log software and streams the same measurements on CAN simultaneously. No logger needed to be useful.
Measurement that covers the range
Types K, J and T with cold junction compensation. Minus 200 to plus 1200 degrees at 20 Hz per channel, in 8, 16 or 32 channels.
The same data, on the CAN timeline
Transmits standard CAN with a supplied DBC file, so any logger decodes it, REBEL, REXGEN or third party. Pair with REXGEN Air to collect remotely on an AWS S3 bucket.
Numbers you can trace
±1°C accuracy and 0.001°C resolution, calibratable and certifiable on demand through K-CAL.
Isolated where it counts
Galvanic isolation across USB, CAN, power and thermocouple boards, rated to 840 V on USB and 780 V on CAN. IP65 with thermocouples fitted.
Configured once in K-CAL
Set channels and sampling for up to five modules at once, watch the built in oscilloscope, export a DBC. Settings stored in the module even when unpowered.
Full specifications, including isolation, sample rates, standalone logging and IP65, in the spec sheet below.
Under the skin
An instrument first, a module second
Cold junction compensation, isolation between every board and settings that survive a power cycle. Measurement you can certify.
Isolated from the thermocouple up
Galvanic isolation separates the USB, CAN, power and thermocouple boards, so ground loops on the rig never reach the measurement. On the bench or on the vehicle, the numbers are the numbers.
- Isolation rated to 840 V on USB, 780 V on CAN and 560 V on power
- IP65 rated with all thermocouples connected, IP40 open
- WakeOnCAN deep sleep, drawing as little as 24 mA on standby
- Runs from any 4.5 to 31 V DC supply, minus 40 to plus 85 degrees
32
Thermocouple channels per unit
±1°C
Accuracy across the range
20 Hz
Per channel sample rate
8 GB
Internal eMMC
01
Thermocouple banks
8, 16 or 32 channels of type K, J or T, cold junction compensated at the connector.
02
CAN connector
Transmits periodically on CAN at up to 1 Mbps, time synchronised with the vehicle network data.
03
USB configuration port
K-CAL sets channels and sampling, and reads the built in oscilloscope.
04
Stack interface
Stackable and daisy chainable with the rest of the K-Series range.
A cost-effective way of adding thermocouples to the CAN bus.
We use the K-TC16 to provide a cost-effective way of adding thermocouples to the CAN bus for temperature measurement and feedback control. The Influx Technology software makes setup straightforward: setting the CAN address, sampling rates and generating a *.dbc file.
Applications
Where K-TC goes to work
Temperature mapping, powertrain heat and standalone endurance runs.
Winter durability
PowertrainTurbo and exhaust gas temperatures
Type K on EGT and turbo paths at up to 1200 degrees, on CAN alongside the vehicle network.
EnduranceStandalone endurance logging
Months of temperature data to the internal eMMC on unattended runs, waking from deep sleep on CAN activity. No logger on the vehicle.
Not sure what you need?
Whether you need a single CAN bus data logger for bench testing or a fleet-scale deployment with cloud connectivity, our engineering team can help you find the right approach.
Documentation
Set it up and start logging
Step by step guides on the Influx Technology docs, from first connection to pinouts and the full manual.
Specifications
The full picture
Sourced from the K-TC 2.0 technical documentation. Download the full spec sheet below.
Download spec sheet ↓Measurement
Thermocouples
Types K, J and T, miniature connectors. 8, 16 or 32 channels per unit, in galvanically connected groups of 8.
Sample rate
Up to 20 Hz per channel.
Range
–200 °C to +1200 °C with cold junction compensation.
Accuracy
±1 °C across the range, 0.001 °C resolution.
Logging and CAN
Standalone
Logs to an internal 8 GB eMMC independently through K-Log. Months of recording.
CAN output
Transmits periodically on CAN at up to 1 Mbps, time synchronised with network data.
Modes
Standalone and CAN transmission run simultaneously.
Integration
DBC file supplied for decoding in any logger or tool. Outputs to the REBEL Dash display.
Export
CSV, MAT and RXD from standalone recordings via K-Log.
Isolation, power and configuration
Isolation
Galvanic isolation across USB, CAN, power and thermocouple boards. Peak 840 V USB, 780 V CAN, 560 V power.
Power
4.5 to 31 V DC, isolated. WakeOnCAN deep sleep, standby from 24 mA at 12 V.
Configuration
K-CAL over CAN, K-Log (TC Logger) over USB. Settings stored in the module even when unpowered.
Calibration
Professional calibration and certification on demand through K-CAL.
Physical and support
Enclosure
Stackable and daisy chainable ABS. IP65 with all thermocouples connected, IP40 open.
Dimensions
115 × 105 mm footprint; height 56 mm (K-TC8), 79 mm (K-TC16), 149 mm (K-TC32). Weight 450 g to 900 g.
Operating
–40 °C to +85 °C, humidity to 90%.
SKU
INF2204.02P (8 channel), INF2205P (16), INF2206P (32) packages.
Support
12 month warranty.
Instrumentation module
Share config
K-TC configurator
Thermocouple to CAN module in 8, 16 or 32 channel versions for K, J and T types. ±1°C accuracy from -200°C to +1200°C, logs standalone to 8GB eMMC.
In the box:
- K-TC module (INF2204 / INF2205 / INF2206)
- K-CAL software (INF1401)
- Micro USB cable (INF4300)
- 120Ω CAN terminator (INF4310)
- Stacking cable (INF4305.0)
- 12 months warranty (INF6102)
Thermocouple Channels
£1,849.00
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Can K-TC log without a data logger?
Yes. It records to its internal 8 GB eMMC, enough for months of standalone data. CAN transmission runs at the same time, so you can do both at once.
How many thermocouple channels can I have?
8, 16 or 32 per unit. K-TC is stackable and daisy-chainable, so more modules add more channels on the same bus.
Which thermocouple types does it support?
Types K, J and T. The range spans –200 °C to +1200 °C, with cold junction compensation as standard.
Can I get calibration certificates?
Yes. Professional calibration and certification are available on demand through K-CAL.
Does it work with third party loggers?
Yes. K-TC transmits standard CAN and ships with a DBC file, so any logger or tool decodes it, REBEL, REXGEN or third party.
Can I collect the data remotely?
Yes. Pair K-TC with REXGEN Air and the recordings are collected remotely to an AWS S3 bucket.
Are thermocouples included?
No. K-TC ships ready to log but thermocouples are sold separately. It accepts standard miniature type K, J and T connectors, so existing probes work.
Can I set it up on the bench first?
Yes. A bench kit pairing the K-TC with a Kvaser Leaf interface and T-CANnector powers and configures the module at the desk before it goes near a vehicle. Ask us or see the K-TC8 and K-TC16 Kvaser kits.