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Operating instruction Digital Thermometer DigiCal DCS 2 LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. KG P.O.Box 1251 Germany 97912 Lauda-Königshofen valid from serie B02 Phone: (+49) (0)9343/ 503-0 09/03 Fax : +49) (0)9343/ 503-222 YAME0017 e-mail info@lauda.de Internet http://www.lauda.de...
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DigiCal DCS 2 Safety notes: Before operating the equiqment please read carefully all the instructions and safety notes. If you have any questions please phone us! Follow the instructions on setting up, operation etc. This is the only way to avoid incorrect operation of the equipment and to ensure full warranty protection.
DigiCal DCS 2 Content 1. Control and functional elements ..................... 6 2. Handling / Introduction ......................8 2.1 General advice........................... 8 2.2 Operation ............................8 2.3 Switching on and off ........................... 8 2.4 Menu..............................9 2.4.1 Measuring unit switching °C and °F - .
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DigiCal DCS 2 Explanation of signs: Danger: This symbol is used where there may be injury to personnel through incorrect handling. Note: Here spezial attention is drawn to some aspect. May include reference to danger. þ Reference: Refers to additional information in other sections. YAME0017/ 09.10.03 Explanation of signs...
DigiCal DCS 2 Control and functional elements DCS 2 front view Measuring port for Temperature-Measuring probe channel 2 channel 1 (firmly connected) Control panel (Keys) ON/OFF - switch Righthand adjustable base Control and functional elements YAME0017/09.10.03...
DigiCal DCS 2 Handling / Introduction 2.1 General advice • For cleaning the instrument please do not use abrasive cleaner but a dry or wet piece of cloth. • Please store the measuring instrument in a dry and clean place. •...
DigiCal DCS 2 Now the thermometer starts operating in measurement mode indicating the actual measurement value. All instruments display the measurement value of channel 1 on the top display line (large display line). Underneath the trending bargraph is shown. The second channel of our 2-channel instruments would be displayed on the bottom line (small display line).
DigiCal DCS 2 2.4.1 Measuring unit switching °C and °F - T l h r = Measuring unit T l h r Measuring unit temperature (°C=Celsius, °F=Fahrenheit). To change the measuring unit press [ENTER/MENUE]. Use the up and down keys [ ] to select .
Please note that the accuracy will be 0,05°C in case another probe is connected that was calibrated without the electronics. (This probe data can be read as a 2x4 digits code on the handle of the LAUDA DigiCal probes and results from the 2-point-comparison method m O 0 •...
DigiCal DCS 2 2.4.3.1 Encoded Calibration - m O 0 This calibrating function is only needed in case you would add another probe to the second measuring channel. Use the up and down keys [ ] to select . Press [ENTER/MENUE] to confirm the requested m O 0 setting.
DigiCal DCS 2 2.4.3.2 Calibration by physical standard references - m O 1 Use the up and down keys [ ] to select . Press [ENTER/MENUE] to confirm. On the bottom m O 1 of the display appears . To select between a 1-Point , a 2-Point or 3-Point calibration use the up and down keys [...
DigiCal DCS 2 2.4.4 Printer port activation / deactivation - O p D l = Printer enable O p D l Press [ENTER/MENUE] to activate or deactivate the printer port. Use the up and down keys [ to select and press [ENTER/MENUE]. Use the up and down keys [ ] to activate O p D l deactivate...
DigiCal DCS 2 2.4.5 Selection / Channel activation - B g l i To activate or deactivate a measuring channel press [ENTER/MENUE]. Use the up and down keys ] to select and press [ENTER/MENUE]. On the left corner of the display appears a B g l K small 1, which indicates the selected channel.
DigiCal DCS 2 2.4.6 Analogue output scaling- c @ B The DCS 2-Measuring instrument contains an analogue output (0-1Volt) for each channel. To get the optimal resolution and accuracy it is possible to scale the analogue output by limiting the measuring range.
DigiCal DCS 2 2.5 Recalling the memory data (HOLD MAX MIN AVE) After pressing first time the key [HOLD MAX MIN AVE] the actual value will be hold on the top display line (big display). pressing again the key [HOLD MAX MIN AVE] the saved maximum-, minimum and average value will be displayed in the bottom display line (small display).
DigiCal DCS 2 Power supply For the power supply of the instrument a 9VDC source is required: • 230V; 50/60Hz, Ref. No. EBE 042 • 90-260V; 50-60Hz, Ref. No. EBE 043 Error codes By displaying the following error codes the instrument support the operation of the instrument. Description D p p m p no probe or wrong probe is connected...
DigiCal DCS 2 RS232 interface protocol During the data transmission, the availability via PC of the the tension levels for RTS (=+12V) and DTR (= -12V) must be assured by a software’s regulation code. Parameter: Baudrate 2400 Baud Datenbits Stopbits Parität None To start the data transmission you have to send the following characters.
DigiCal DCS 2 Data of probe-calibration Our quality-probes are the main reason for the precision and quality of your measuring. To facilitate the exchange of a probe without a losing precision, our probes were measured in our company and added with a code that describes the characteristic line of the probe.
Pt 100 sheathed resistance probe with 4-wire connection, class B 1/3 DIN, ETP 065 -200 ... +450°C. The calibration values of this probe are encoded in the LAUDA calibration code. Probes with a 3mm diameter tubing made of stainless steel 300mm long, length of the sensor at the end of the tube <...
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/ Personne responsable Hiermit bestätigen wir, daß nachfolgend aufgeführtes LAUDA-Gerät (Daten vom Typenschild): We herewith confirm that the following LAUDA-equipment (see label): Par la présente nous confirmons que l’appareil LAUDA (voir plaque signalétique): Serien-Nr. Type / Type Serial no. / No. de série:...