Take temperature readings, retain them for review and receive an alert when a set limit is reached. The Sato SK-1260 is a handheld digital thermometer for routine checks in food production, laboratories, factories and maintenance work.
Its interchangeable probe system lets you select the sensing arrangement for the job. Choose an immersion or penetration probe for suitable materials, an air probe for ambient measurements, or a contact probe designed for the surface being checked.
Temperature memory and alarm functions
- Manual memory: Store up to 180 measured values.
- Automatic memory: Store up to 120 measured values.
- High/low alarms: A buzzer warns when the temperature reaches a configured limit.
- Reading functions: Maximum, minimum, display hold and relative measurement.
- Optional printing: Print stored readings using a compatible dedicated printer and connection cable.
Instrument specifications
| Model |
Sato SK-1260 |
| Standard-probe set |
8080-05: SK-1260 with SK-S100K probe |
| Supported sensor types |
Dedicated Type K thermocouple and thermistor probes |
| Instrument range with Type K input |
-99.9 to 1250°C |
| Instrument range with thermistor input |
-30.0 to 199.9°C |
| Resolution |
0.1°C below 200°C; 1°C from 200°C upwards |
| Main-unit accuracy with thermistor |
±0.2°C; probe accuracy is additional |
| Main-unit accuracy with Type K thermocouple |
±0.5°C from -99.9 to -0.1°C ±(0.1% of reading + 0.3)°C from 0.0 to 199.9°C ±(0.2% of reading + 1)°C from 200 to 1250°C Probe accuracy is additional. |
| Water protection |
IPX4 splash resistance with the probe correctly connected; the instrument is not intended for immersion |
| Power |
Four AAA batteries or an optional dedicated AC adapter |
| Dimensions |
66 × 175 × 25 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight |
Approximately 200 g including batteries |
The connected probe limits the usable temperature range. The instrument's 1250°C upper range does not apply to the supplied SK-S100K probe.
Supplied SK-S100K standard probe
The SK-S100K is a Type K probe for liquids, viscous liquids and semisolid materials. Its sensing stem measures 2.3 mm in diameter by 150 mm long, with a 1.1 m cable. The probe is rated from -100 to 300°C; operation remains subject to the instrument's input range.

Choose probes for your measurement points
Match the probe to the material, contact method, temperature and required reach. For replacement probes, specify SK-1260 compatibility; probes from the SK-1250MCIIIα family are not interchangeable with this instrument.
Immersion, penetration and process probes
| Model | Probe type | Illustration |
| SK-S100WK |
Waterproof penetration |
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| SK-S101K |
General purpose |
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| SK-S102K |
High temperature |
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| SK-S103K |
Asphalt; stainless steel grip |
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| SK-S104K |
High sensitivity |
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| SK-S105K |
Shielded duplex wire |
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| SK-S106K |
Asphalt; resin grip |
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| SK-S107K |
High-temperature Inconel sheath |
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| SK-S108K |
Compost |
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| SK-S109K |
Asphalt |
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Surface temperature probes
Choose the sensing-head shape to suit the surface. Flat, angled, curved, roller and magnetic arrangements provide different ways to position the sensor.
| Model | Contact arrangement | Illustration |
| SK-S301K |
Surface contact |
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| SK-S302K |
Surface contact |
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| SK-S303K |
Right-angle surface contact |
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| SK-S304K |
Screw-mounted flat surface |
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| SK-S305K |
Tilting sensing head |
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| SK-S306K |
Point surface contact |
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| SK-S307K |
Surface contact |
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| SK-S308K |
L-shaped surface contact |
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| SK-S401K |
Curved surface |
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| SK-S402K |
Roller type |
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| SK-S403K |
Magnetic attachment |
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Thermistor probes
| Model | Probe type | Illustration |
| SK-S201T |
Air temperature |
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| SK-S100T |
Standard immersion |
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| SK-S101T |
Penetration |
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| SK-S101WT |
Waterproof penetration |
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| SK-S102T |
Water temperature |
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| SK-S103T |
Specialist animal-temperature probe |
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Optional printer and accessories
A compatible dedicated printer provides a paper copy of stored measurements. Specify the printer, connection cable and power requirements together when requesting a quotation.

Earlier DPU-414 printer illustration. Confirm the currently supplied printer model and connection accessories when ordering.
The standard-probe set includes the SK-S100K, batteries, a pouch and an instruction manual. Additional probes, a printer and an AC adapter are optional.
Specify your thermometer and probe combination
For probe selection, provide the measured material, expected temperature range, required insertion depth or surface geometry, and cable length. Include any memory, printing or calibration requirements.
Contact us for pricing and availability. State whether you need the standard-probe set, an additional probe or a replacement instrument.