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Operating manual (Translation) Operating manual ............ page 1 - 60 Temperature calibrators Series TP17 / TPM Please keep this operating manual for future reference. If the device is resold, please provide the operating manual along with it.
TP17 / TPM Device description Device description The calibrators of the series TP17 / TPM serve for testing and calibrating different temperature measuring instruments and temperature sensors, as well as for measurement of temperatures. The portable instruments are of compact and robust construction and thus allow use directly on-site or in a laboratory.
The calibrator is under guarantee for 12 months as from the date of delivery for construction errors or material defects. The guarantee is limited to repair or replacing the calibrator. SIKA also provides an extra 5-year guarantee for calibrators which are calibrated and inspected annually by the SIKA-DAkkS laboratory.
In order to guarantee that the device operates safely, the operator must act competently and be conscious of safety issues. SIKA provides support for the use of its products either personally or via relevant literature. The customer verifies that our product is fit for purpose based on our technical information.
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The calibrator cannot then be started any more. After it has cooled, send the calibrator for inspection to SIKA. Risk of injury from hazardous gases! When liquids are heated, the evaporation can result in dangerous gases being formed.
Mineral oil: SIKA supplies the calibrators only with silicone oil. Using mineral oil is possible, but must be done on your own responsibility. The danger and the risk must be borne by the customer and our warranty will be rendered null and void.
TP17 / TPM Construction and function Construction and function 3.1 Construction The calibrator consists of a robust, black-and-red painted steel housing and has a carrying handle at the top The front part of the housing holds the electronics of the TP17 / TPM, the controller with ...
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Certain factory settings have to be carried out to enable configuration of a network. In this case, please contact your supplier or SIKA directly. Network configuration PLEASE NOTE: If you access the programming via the keypad while communication via a serial interface is running, the message "buSy"...
IMPORTANT! Mains connecting cable! The mains connecting cable may only be replaced by an equivalent cable. Use only original cables from SIKA or approved cables of the same type with the correct design as replacements ( § 10.1…10.4 "Electrical characteristics").
TP17 / TPM Commissioning and operation 4.3.1 Dry block calibrator Type TP17 200 TP17 165 TP17 166 TP17 450 TP17 650 TPM 165 TPM 225 TPM 255 Dry block Adapter sleeves with single or multiple holes are used for the calibration of straight temperature sensors.
TP17 / TPM Commissioning and operation 4.3.3 Calibrator for surface temperature sensors Type TP17 200 TP17 165 TP17 166 TP17 450 TP17 650 TPM 165 TPM 225 TPM 255 Surface A special surface insert is used for calibrating surface temperature sensors. This makes calibration fast and easy.
Commissioning and operation TP17 / TPM 4.3.4 Micro bath calibrator Type TP17 200 TP17 165 TP17 166 TP17 450 TP17 650 TPM 165 TPM 225 TPM 255 Micro bath CAUTION! Risk of injury - Wear safety goggles! Calibration liquid can be ejected when working with the micro bath calibrator.
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TP17 / TPM Commissioning and operation Operation of magnetic stirrer: The speed of the magnetic stirrer is set via the thumb wheel ( Fig.) next to the controller. Set the speed to the respective maximum to achieve a thorough mixing. ...
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TP17 / TPM Commissioning and operation Tank: The maximum fill level in the tank is displayed by the upper edge of the aluminium lining. The maximum fill level is ~0.45 litres. Tub insert: The maximum fill level with the tub insert is below the fixture for the sleeve exchange tool. The maximum fill level is ~0.32 litres.
TP17 / TPM Commissioning and operation IMPORTANT! Mains failure or separation from the mains! If there is a mains failure, or if the main switch is turned off, or upon removal of the mains connection ("EMERGENCY STOP"), the built-in fan does not blow any more cooling air.
TP17 / TPM Operation 5.2 Calibration (calibration mode) As soon as the calibrator has been switched on, it switches to the calibration mode after initialization 5.2.1 Display of reference and set temperature The current reference temperature is displayed in the upper and the set temperature in the lower of the display.
The current number of operating hours of the calibrator is displayed for ~5 s. 5.2.5 ConF menu In the ConF menu, system parameters of the calibrator can be set. These settings may only be carried out by authorised SIKA personnel. This menu is protected by a password. CAUTION! Material damage! The ConF menu is protected by a password.
TP17 / TPM Operation 5.3 Set a temporary set temperature (set point mode) In this operating mode it is possible to temporarily modify a saved set temperature. Press the P key shortly. The currently active set point memory, e.g. SP 2 (set point 2), is displayed by the upper display.
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TP17 / TPM Operation In calibration mode, the upper display will then show the chosen linearisation (LI, DB, Ir or SU) every 5 seconds in alternation with the actual temperature. The internal references are set to normal when operating the micro-bath, the dry block and the infrared function;...
TP17 / TPM Operation 5.4.2 Manual control Switching on the manual control: It is possible to switch off the automatic control of the calibrator / micro bath and to achieve the desired temperature via manual control. Press the P key for approx. 5 sec., the main menu opens. The last selected function appears on the upper display.
TP17 / TPM Operation If no key is pressed for approx. 15 seconds, the device automatically returns to a previous level up to the calibration mode. Retrieving the saved set temperatures (S version): The saved set temperatures can be retrieved in calibration mode. ...
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TP17 / TPM Operation ACTIVATE TEMPERATURE PROFILE! If you have carried out settings for these three settings, the calibrator / micro bath uses the new values only when modifying the set temperature or switching the calibrator off and on again. A further procedure is to switch off the automatic control prior to modifying parameters and to switch it on again afterwards (...
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TP17 / TPM Operation 5.4.4.2 Setting the cooling gradient (S version) The cooling gradient "SLoF" is active if the reference temperature is higher than the set temperature. The setting range extends from 99.99 °C/min up to 0.00 °C/min. PLEASE NOTE: The function is deactivated if SLoF = InF (In no Function) has been set.
TP17 / TPM Testing process / Calibration Testing process / Calibration CAUTION! Risk of burns! The calibrator can become very hot when in operation. Touching hot parts can result in serious injuries. Never touch the metal block, the tank, the adapter sleeve or the test specimen at temperatures above 35 °C or below 10 °C.
If you are unable to remedy any particular problem, then immediately disconnect the calibrator in order to protect it from unintended operation. Contact your supplier or directly to SIKA. Please send the device for repair with a brief description of the problem, the environmental conditions and the length of time the device was operational before the problem occurred.
Due to legal requirements placed on environmental protection and occupational safety and health and to maintain the health and safety of our employees, all units returned to SIKA for repair must be free of toxins and hazardous substances. That also applies to cavities in the devices.
Recalibration: Send the calibrator for Recalibration ( § 8.1.1) once annually or after a maximum of 500 operating hours to SIKA. Calibration liquid: Calibration liquids get fouled or age with time. This depends to a great extent on the type of liquid and the usage behaviour.
The calibrator should, depending on the application situation, be inspected at appropriate intervals on the basis of DIN ISO 10012. We recommend you to return the calibrator to SIKA at intervals of max. 12 months or approx. 500 operating hours for recalibration and readjustment.
IMPORTANT! Temperature fuse at over-temperature! An air flow that is too low can result in the temperature fuse getting triggered. The calibrator is then rendered operationally disabled, and must be sent to SIKA. Ensure that the grille openings are always clear.
The calibrator of the series TP17 / TPM consist of various different materials. It must not be disposed of with household waste (EU Directive 2002/96/EC). Take the TP17 / TPM to your local recycling plant send the TP17 / TPM back to your supplier or to SIKA. Technical changes reserved - 49 -...
TP17 / TPM Technical data 10.2 Characteristics series TP 17 … Series Characteristics 17 165 17 166 17 200 17 450 17 650 Calibrator Temperature range -35…165 °C -35…165 °C -55…200 °C T …450 °C …650 °C Accuracy ± 0.4 °C ±...
TP17 / TPM Technical data 10.4 Characteristics series TP M … S Series TP M 165 S TP M 225 S TP M 255 S Characteristics Calibrator Temperature range: - Dry block -35…165 °C …225 °C …255 °C - Infrared -35…165 °C …225 °C …255 °C...
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