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If you want to maintain reasonable accuracy you must use the correct type of compensating or extension cable to match the sensor.

The accuracy of the system depends on all system components.

The output is generated when the wires are in thermal gradients, so if there is any thermal gradient across the compensating/extension cable you will get errors if you do not use the correct type

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