Section 1 - Introduction Please read this manual completely before installing and operating your TJ-USB Probe. It’s important read and follow all notes, cautions, warnings and safety precautions before operating this device. Precautions • This device is not designed for use in any medical or nuclear applications.
After examining and removing contents, save packing material and carton in the event reshipment is necessary. 2.2 Included Items The following items are supplied in the box. • 1 TJ-USB Probe Assembly • 1 User’s Manual • 1 Software Disk NOTE:...
Section 3 – Software 3.1 Getting Started The following program files are included on the TJ-USB User Software CD supplied with your Probe. These files can be downloaded from the omega.com website should you misplace your CD. • USB-TEMP Measurement and Data Logging Program •...
Software Figure 3. Add Desktop Icon Screen From this screen you select the folder were you want the program files installed on your PC. The default setting will install the software under your “Program” folders in a new folder named “Omega” To continue with installing the program click the “Next >”...
Software Figure 5. Confirm Installation Screen Figure 6. License Agreement Screen From this screen you must select “Agree” to continue installing your program. After making your selection click the “Next >” button. The setup wizard will now install the software.
Software Figure 7. Installing USB-Temp Screen Figure 8. Installation Complete Screen Congratulations! You have just successfully installed the USB-Temp Program on your PC. To end installing the program and close the setup wizard click the “Close” button.
3.3 USB Driver Installation To install the USB software drivers that are required for your TJ-USB probe to operate correctly follow these procedures. You need to have the User Software CD that was supplied with your probe loaded into the CD drive on your PC.
Software Figure 10. Install Software Automatically Screen Next, check the “Install the software automatically” button. Then click the “Next>” button to continue. Figure 11. Completing The Found New Hardware Wizard Screen This screen will be displayed to indicate that the software drivers have been installed.
Software 3.4 USB-Temp Measurement and Recording Program To launch the USB-Temp program on your PC begin by accessing the “Programs” list under your “Start Menu” Next, scroll through the list of program folders to find the “USB-Temp” folder. Inside the “USB-Temp” folder click on the “USB-Temp”...
Software 3.4.2 Graph Tab Figure 14. Graph Tab Screen The Graph View provides Real-Time X-Y plotting of temperature data and also plotting of data loaded from a saved file. Click on the "Graph" tab to select this view. The “Start” button will display a dialog box allowing you to select the data plotting interval and the number of points to plot.
Software The Y Axis Min and Y Axis Max controls allow you to adjust the viewable range of temperatures to suit your particular application. The narrower the range between min and max, the more detail can be seen on the chart. The Graph tab has a context (popup) menu, which can be accessed by right- clicking on the chart.
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Software The Export Graph menu item displays a dialog box that allows you to either save an image of the current graph on the Graph Tab, or copy it to the clipboard. The Print Preview menu item displays a standard Windows Print Preview dialog, allowing you to view the item(s) as they would be printed on a printer.
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Software Configure The Configure Axes menu allows you to adjust the viewable range of temperatures to suit your particular application. The narrower the range between minimum and maximum, the more detail can be seen on the chart. The Graph Area menu allows you to change the color and/or style of the chart background, lines and markers.
Specifications 4.0 Specifications Integral Thermocouple: Measurement Range: NOTE: For 304 stainless steel max temperature is 850°C (1562°F) Accuracy: Resolution: Stability: Cold Junction Compensation: (Automatic) Operating Environment: PC Interface: USB Cable: Software (Included): Weight: Type- K (ungrounded) -73 to 315°C (-100 to 600°F) -200 to 1000°C (-354 to 1832°F) K1: ±1°C (1.8°F) K2: ±3°C (5.4°F) USB-TC-K1: 0.1°, USB-TC-K2: 1°...
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OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product.
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