Dickson KT8P0 Getting Started

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1. 1. 1. 1. Remove the protective pen cap(s).
2. 2. 2. 2. Connect Probe(s):
a. KT8P0/2/3: Make sure the KTC probe is connected firmly to the Replaceable
Sensor and that the Replaceable Sensor is plugged in firmly to the chart recorder.
b. KT856: Make sure both KTC probes are plugged in firmly to the chart recorder.
3. 3. 3. 3. Insert batteries and plug in AC adapter (See Figure 3). KT8P0:4 AA batteries required;
KT8P2/3 & KT856: 4 AA batteries backup power only (See page 5 for backup life). Unit
will power on.
4. 4. 4. 4. The instrument will move pen(s) to the appropriate readings.
5. 5. 5. 5. Install the chart that matches the Dip Switch settings (See p.4).
Press the PEN PEN HOME HOME key to move the pen(s) to the outside of the chart. The pen(s) is
PEN PEN HOME HOME
automatically raised off the chart.
Remove the old chart, place the new chart on the Chart Hub being certain that the edge
of the chart slides under the Chart Guide Clips located at the outside of the chart.
6. 6. 6. 6. Set the appropriate time. There are two ways to adjust the chart and set the appropriate
time:
a. Set the chart time manually by inserting a coin into the groove in the chart hub
and turning clockwise until the correct hour (and day if applicable) on the chart is
referenced to the timing arrow (just to the right of the pen tip on the dial). Press
Pen Pen Home Home to move the pen(s) back onto the chart.
Pen Pen Home Home
The following feature should be used for fine adjustments only.
b. To adjust the chart time, press and hold Adjust
located on the back of the unit next to the dip switch (see Figure 3).
The green LED will blink rapidly for about five seconds, then the LED will remain
solid green. While in this state the Adjust
backward (counter clockwise) and the Adjust
forward (clockwise).
Rotate the chart until the correct hour (and day if applicable) on the chart is
referenced to the timing arrow. Once you have set your chart, press the Pen
Home button to exit Chart Adjust Mode. The unit will take one minute to exit the Home Home Home
Chart Adjust Mode once Pen
pen(s) back onto the chart.
c. Place the KT8 recorder on a flat vibration-free surface. Be sure it is in a vertical
position and level. For best performance and longevity, the location should be a
clean environment, free from dust and corrosive fumes. Do not exceed
temperature specifications. Wall Mount:
recorder for wall mounting.
Dickson KT8P Manual V6 52418
Remote Sensing Remote Sensing Remote Sensing Remote Sensing Temperature
Adjust- - - - Up Up and Adjust
Adjust Adjust Up Up
Adjust Adjust- - - - Up Adjust Up button will move the chart Up Up
Adjust Adjust- - - - Down Adjust Down button will move the chart Down Down
Pen Pen Home Pen Home Home Home is pressed. Press Pen
Wall Mount: Wall Mount: Keyhole slots are provided on the KT8 Wall Mount:
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KT8P0/2/3 & KT856 KT8P0/2/3 & KT856 KT8P0/2/3 & KT856 KT8P0/2/3 & KT856
Temperature Recorder Temperature Temperature Recorder Recorder Recorder
Adjust- - - - Down Down buttons
Adjust Adjust Down Down
Pen
Pen Pen
Pen Pen Home Pen Home Home Home to move the