Dickson KT800 Getting Started

Default Recorder Settings
DICKSON KT800/802/803/804/856
7-day chart rotation
0 to 100°F (KT800/02/03/09/56)
0 to 1000°F (KT804)
Quick Start
1. Your recorder has been preset to operate using the Quick Start
most popular settings.
1. Remove the protective pen caps.
KT800/02/03/56
Plug in thermocouple probe(s).
Recording Time: 7 day
Temperature Range: 0 to +100°F
Note: Be sure to observe proper polarity when
KT804 connecting wires from transmitter. (See figure 3)
Recording Time: 7 day The KT809 features an external K-TC connector.
Connect the thermocouple probe provided to the
Temperature Range: 0 to +1000°F
external K-TC connector. Use the waterproof tape
To change the range and recording time, please
provided to wrap the connector and jack to create a
reference Dip Switch Set-Up in this manual.
watertight seal.
2. Remove the protective pen caps.
2. I nsert batteries and plug in AC adapter. (See figure 3.)
3. Plug in thermocouple probe(s).
(KT800/09) requires 4 AA batteries only.) The unit
NOTE: Be sure to observe proper polarity when
will power on.
connecting wires from transmitter. (see figure 3)
3. T he instrument will move pen(s) to the appropriate
4. Insert batteries and plug in AC adapter. (see figure
readings.
3) (KT800 require 4 AA batteries only) Unit will
4. I nstall the chart that matches the Dip Switch settings
power on.
P ress the Pen Home key to move the pens to the
5. The instrument will move pens to the appropriate
outside of the chart. The pen is automatically raised
readings.
off the chart.
6. Install the chart that matches the Dip Switch settings
you have selected. Remove the old chart, place the new chart on the
Chart Hub being certain that the edge of the chart
a. Press the PEN HOME key to move the pens to the
slides under the Chart Guide Clips located at the
outside of the chart. The pen is automatically
outside of the chart.
raised off the chart.
5. S et the appropriate time. There are two ways to
b. Remove the old chart, place the new chart on
adjust the chart and set the appropriate time:
the Chart Hub – being certain that the edge of the
chart slides under the Chart Guide Clips located at
a. S et the chart time manually by inserting a coin into
the outside of the chart.
the groove in the chart hub and turning clockwise
until the correct hour (and day if applicable) on the
7. Set the appropriate time. There are two ways to
chart is referenced to the timing arrow (just to the
adjust the chart and set the appropriate time:
right of the pen tip on the dial).
a. Set the chart time manually by inserting a coin
Display Symbols KT8
Display Symbols (optional)
Figure 1
Low battery
indicator
Alarm
Enabled
Thermocouple
Type
Button Operations
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Remote Sensing Temperature Recorder
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The following feature should be used for fine
adjustments only.
b. T o adjust the chart time, press and hold
Adjust-Up and Adjust-Down buttons located
on the back of the unit next to the dip switch (see
into the groove in the chart hub and turning
Figure 3).
clockwise until the correct hour (and day if
Note: Model KT809 only, the Adjust-Up and
applicable) on the chart is referenced to the
Adjust-Down buttons are located under the
timing arrow (just to the right of the pen tip on
battery door on the back of the unit.
the dial).
The green LED will blink rapidly for about five
b. (This feature should be used for fine adjustments
seconds, then the LED will remain solid green.
only) To adjust the chart time, press and hold
While in this state the Adjust-Up button will move
ADJUST-UP and ADJUST-DOWN buttons located
the chart backward (counter clockwise) and the
on the back of the unit next to the dip switch (see
Adjust-Down button will move the chart forward
figure 3). The green LED will blink rapidly for
(clockwise).
about five seconds, then the LED will remain solid
green. While in this state ADJUST-UP button will
Rotate the chart until the correct hour (and day if
applicable) on the chart is referenced to the timing move the chart backward (counter clockwise)
arrow. Once you have set your chart, press the Pen and ADJUST-DOWN button will move the chart
Home button to exit Chart Adjust Mode. The unit will
forward (clockwise). Rotate the chart until the
take one minute to exit the Chart Adjust Mode once
correct hour (and day if applicable) on the chart is
Pen Home is pressed.
referenced to the timing arrow. Once you have
set your chart, press the PEN HOME button to exit
P ress Pen Home to move the pens back onto
Chart Adjust Mode. The unit will take one minute
the chart.
to exit Chart Adjust Mode once PEN HOME is
6. P lace the KT8 recorder on a flat vibration-free
pressed.
surface. Be sure it is in a vertical position and level.
8. Press PEN HOME to move the pens back onto the
For best performance and longevity, the location
chart.
should be a clean environment, free from dust
9. Place the KT8 recorder on a flat vibration-free
and corrosive fumes. Do not exceed temperature
surface. Be sure it is in a vertical position and level.
specifications.
For best performance and longevity, the location
Wall Mount Keyhole slots are provided on the KT8
should be a clean environment, free from dust
recorder for wall mounting.
and corrosive fumes. Do not exceed temperature
specifications.
Wall Mount: Keyhole slots are provided on the KT8
recorder for wall mounting.
MAX
F or C
MIN
position. If the pen(s) are located on the chart, press the
PEN HOME key to move the pen(s) to the outside edge
Remote Sensing
Temperature Recorder
Current Reading
or
Flashing "ALRN" when
in Alarm Condition
For setting
Alarms only