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911A, 912A HERMOCOUPLE HERMOMETERS Models: 911A, 912A Thermocouple Thermometers Operation Manual rev B Manual Part Number: 911-900, Rev. B Published July 2017, Geneva, OH 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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DFARS 252.227-7015 (Technical data – Commercial items) DFARS 227-7202-3 (Rights in commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation) for the Department of Defense. Except as 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Maximum Common 1 V p-p between T1 and T2 42 V peak to earth Mode Voltage Compliance CE (2014/30/EU) / RoHS2 (2011/65/EU) IEC 61000-4 2:2009, Class B 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Do not attempt to measure temperatures beyond the range of the temperature probe. Probe damage or personal injury could result from exceeding a probe’s maximum temperature rating. Safety Notices and Information continued on next page ..10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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Static discharge through a connected temperature probe may cause instrument damage. Use care to avoid static discharge when handling the instrument or connected probes. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Use the original packing materials if reshipment is necessary. If any dents, broken, or loose parts are seen, do not use the equipment. Notify TEGAM immediately. Check that all items are present. If any items are missing, notify TEGAM immediately.
The instrument will immediately display a temperature measurement for the connected channels. However, to ensure valid and best accuracy measurements, continue to Step 4 below; Set the desired measurement parameters as follows: 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this Operation Manual to learn about all the features and benefits of your new TEGAM Thermocouple Thermometer. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
In Statistics View, the display substitutes the Channel 2 temperature measurement with the active statistic result, and displays an active statistic mode indicator and the elapsed time of 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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When viewing statistics, time elapsed since start of statistics collection Active statistic T2 Probe Offset available on model 912A only. Models 912A only. Figure 3: LCD Display Description 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
To change the value of Open Wire Detection ON, OFF the current parameter, press T2 Probe Offset available on model 912A only. Figure 5: Setup Menu Parameters and Values 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
When viewing statistics, the active statistic is indicated directly below the result. The elapsed time of the current statistics session is displayed in the lower-left corner of the display. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
To conserve battery life, the instrument automatically turns off if no key is pressed for 20 minutes. To disable this feature, press (1.5s) . The remaining battery life indicator will flash once, indicating auto-power off is disabled. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
At zero (0) bars, the instrument will 0% - Shutdown Initiated momentarily display bATT and initiate a Figure 8: Battery Voltage Indicator shutdown sequence. To prevent disruption of 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Probe offset measurement using an ice bath or thermowell should only be performed by personnel trained and qualified in the use of such instruments and related metrology methods. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
(1.5s) to enter the Setup Menu; Press four (4) times for 911A, five (5) times for 912A, to cycle to the Open Lead Detection parameter; OLd is displayed on Line 1 of the LCD, and the current Open Lead Detection status is displayed on Line 2.
OPEn No probe is connected or the probe sensor is faulty ———— Cannot compute a valid statistical result Figure 9: Invalid Measurement Indications 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Offset Ch. 2 (912A only) 0.0 °C As Needed (see Section 3.11, Open Open Lead Detection Enable/Disable Lead Detection Enable/Disable) Figure 10: UUT Verification Parameter Settings 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
(4) hours. The equipment listed in Appendix A above is required to align the UUT to the expanded instrument uncertainties specified in Appendix B. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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11. Allow at least three minutes for the connections to temperature stabilize before proceeding. Do not apply voltages greater than 80 mV DC to the UUT inputs. Voltages CAUTION greater than 80 mV may damage the instrument. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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OLTAGE CAL1 CAL2 CAL3 CAL4 CAL5 CAL6 CAL7 CAL8 Figure 13: Gain Alignment Values 20. Remove the copper cable from the DC Voltage Source and UUT. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
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If substituting another thermocouple type, use the appropriate Thermocouple Cable for the selected thermocouple type. If substituting another thermocouple type, set the Thermocouple Calibrator as appropriate for the selected thermocouple type. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Hold Mode is active Section 3.7, Hold Function) Unresponsive Static discharge through Press to cycle instrument connected probes power Figure 14 continued on next page . . . 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
To erase all locally stored measurement data and reset accumulated statistics, press (1.5s) See Section 3.12, Clear Function for instructions. Instrument parameters will be retained. Refer to Section 3.3, Setup Menu to set instrument parameters as desired. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Once you have verified that the cause of the malfunction cannot be solved in the field and the need for repair and calibration service arises, contact TEGAM customer service to obtain an RMA (Returned Material Authorization) number. You can contact TEGAM customer service via the TEGAM website, www.tegam.com...
When is the problem most frequent?, has anything changed with the application since the last time the instrument was used?, etc. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
TEGAM, Inc. warrants the calibration of this product for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment. During this period, TEGAM, Inc. will recalibrate any product, which does not conform to the published accuracy specifications.
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Straightened Required to access the calibration enable switch. Any rigid wire, approximately 0.8 Paper Clip mm in diameter, may be used. 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...
Appendices B. E XPANDED NSTRUMENT NCERTAINTIES Thermocouple Type E 10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440-466-6100 ● FAX 440-466-6110 ● sales@tegam.com...