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- Page 1 User’s Guide 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com MADE IN TAIWAN RDXL12SD 12-Channel Temperature Recorder with Excel-Formatted Data Logging SD Card...
- Page 2 U.S.A.: The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
- Page 3 12-CHANNEL TEMPERATURE RECORDER WITH EXCEL-FORMATTED DATA LOGGING SD CARD USER’S MANUAL RDXL12SD Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....... . . 3 Key Features ....... . 4 What’s in the Case. -
Page 5: Introduction
SD card reader. The data logs are stored on the card as files with the .xls extension, which can be opened by Microsoft’s Excel application. The RDXL12SD has a backlit 3.9 in. diagonal display and is powered by eight “AA” batteries or an optional 9-VDC AC adapter. -
Page 6: Key Features
• Powered by eight “AA” batteries or optional 9V AC/DC adapter WHAT’S IN THE CASE The RDXL12SD comes fully assembled in a carrying case along with a 2 GB SD memory card, two general-purpose “K” type thermocouples and this user’s manual. -
Page 7: Product Overview
Figure 1 shows all of the controls and indicators on the front, right side, back and top of the RDXL12SD. Familiarize yourself with the positions and functions of these controls, indicators and connectors before moving on to the Setup Instructions. -
Page 8: Setup Instructions
Now power on the instrument by pressing the POWER/ESC button (callout 1-2) to generate a short beep. (To power off the RDXL12SD, press the POWER/ESC button and hold it until the instrument responds with a long beep.) When the temperature recorder powers on, a series of transient startup screens will briefly appear. - Page 9 (“yES” for enable; “no” for disable) is displayed. Press the REC/ENTER button to store the selection. If enabled, the APO function shuts off the RDXL12SD if no front-panel buttons are pressed during any ten-minute period.
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Page 10: Adjusting Thermcouple Offsets
POWER/ESC button to exit setup mode and enter normal operating mode. ADJUSTING THERMOCOUPLE OFFSETS To maximize the accuracy of measurements, Omega strongly recommends that you compensate for (offset) the small measurement error peculiar to each thermocouple used with the instrument. -
Page 11: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NORMAL OPERATION 1. To prepare to make measurements, power on the RDXL12SD and make sure an SD card is firmly seated in the socket on the bottom of the instrument. By default, the RDXL12SD uses Celsius units for temperature measurements. If you wish to make Fahrenheit units the default, press the SET button to enter setup mode. -
Page 12: Holding And Storing Measurements
AUTOMATIC VS. MANUAL DATA LOGGING The RDXL12SD can automatically log data at a user-selected sampling period from 1 second to 3,600 seconds (one hour). To view the sampling time that the instrument has been set up to use, press the LOGGER button (which has the words “Sampling time check”... - Page 13 3. To end automatic data logging, first press the LOGGER button to pause data logging. Then press the REC/ENTER button and hold it for at least two seconds. This will cause “REC” to disappear. 4. To log data manually, set the sampling time to zero using Step 9 of the Setup Instructions on p.
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Page 14: Transferring Data From The Sd Card To A Computer
TRANSFERRING DATA FROM THE SD CARD TO A COMPUTER After automatic or manual data logging of measurements, or loop data recording, remove the SD card from the instrument and plug it into your computer either directly (if it has an SD card slot) or through an SD card reader. -
Page 15: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Display type LCD with green backlight Display size 3.23 x 2.40 in. (82 x 61mm) Parameter measured Temperature (in °F or °C) Measurement range With “K” type thermocouples: -148° to 2372°F (-100° to 1300°C); two included TPK500 probes have measurement range of -50°... -
Page 16: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Keep your probes and thermocouples clean. When the icon appears in the upper left corner of the display, it’s time to replace the eight “AA” batteries that power the instrument (although measurements will remain valid for several hours after the low-battery indicator first appears). Replacing the batteries requires removing the two screws that hold the battery compartment cover in place, as explained in Step 1 of the Setup Instructions on p. - Page 17 NOTES:...
- Page 18 NOTES: 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com...
- Page 19 Service Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification.
- Page 20 Where Do I Find Everything I Need for Process Measurement and Control? OMEGA…Of Course! TEMPERATURE M U Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes, Connectors, Panels & Assemblies M U Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor M U Calibrators & Ice Point References M U Recorders, Controllers &...