In the past five weeks I do explore K-type thermocouple and connectors.
Its interesting of how strict is the science of measuring temperature, about the use of only the appropriate connector type according to sensor type.
In order any K-type thermocouple to get connected to DMMs, it is required a relative adapter this terminates to banana plug.
FLUKE, Keysight and a few more has relative offerings, but the most interesting part is that these accessories they are circulate as totally undocumented.
Here is a pack of unanswered logical questions:
How much of error they add-up? ( they are dissimilar metals aren't they ?)
From what metals they are made of?
At my first DMM of 90s, there is on-board a K-type slot, inside they are two set of copper blades.
It works but measuring error specification at specific DMM this is significant above 50C, and it might be that way due electronic parts age / old technology.
The point is that when at thermocouple wire we use copper plug for termination and connectivity to a measuring device, does it really matters?
The only given specification this is plastic insulation tolerance:
Suitable for low voltage applications (below 30 V ac, 60 V dc).
From the era of Agilent Technologies, we have the text bellow:
For a quick measurement, use the 0 °C compensation adapter to see the temperature variation of the
thermocouple sensor.
The 0 °C compensation adapter assists in measuring the relative temperature immediately.
(non-compensation transfer adapter)