INTRODUCTION / EN 1. INTRODUCTION This instrument is a digital thermometer for use with J, K, T, E, N, R and S-type thermocouples as the temperature sensor. Temperature indication follows the international temperature scale of 1990. (ITS-90) Read the following information carefully before attempting to operate or service the meter.
SPECIFICATIONS / EN 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 Electrical specifications Measurement range: J - type: -150.0 to +1090.0°C (-200.0 to +1994.0°F) K - type: -150.0 to +1370.0°C (-200.0 to +1999.9°F) T - type: -150.0 to +400.0°C (-200.0 to +752.0°F) E - type: -150.0 to +870.0°C (-200.0 to +1598.0°F) N - type: -150.0 to +1300.0°C (-200.0 to +1999.9°F) R - type: 2.0 to +1767.0°C (+35 to +1999.9°F) S - type: 2.0 to +1767.0°C (+35 to +1999.9°F)
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SPECIFICATIONS / EN Temperature coefficient: 0.01% of reading +0.03°C per °C (0.06°F per °F) Outside the specified +18°C to 28°C (+64°F to 82°F) range. [Below -100°C (-148°F): add 0.04% of reading for J-, K-, E- and N-type; 0.08% of reading for T-type] Input protection: 20V maximum.
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION / EN 3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION INTERVAL min:sec hour:min TYPE KJTERSN MX MN INTERVAL min:sec hour:min TYPE KJTERSN EN-4 10/15/10 Version No. 00...
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION / EN (1). LCD Display: A. Main display: Temperature reading. B. Secondary display: Temperature MAX, MIN or AVG reading. C. Time display: Time display (100-hour clock) shows elapsed time when MAX, MIN or AVG occurs. D. Auto power-off mark ( : ). (2).
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION / EN (7). Key: Press key to increase or decrease the data logging interval time setting and alarm high/low limit value setting. Press key to increase or decrease the READ mode memory location. (8). ↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ key: Press "↵...
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS / EN 4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, do not apply more than 20Vrms, between the thermocouple input, or between thermocouple and earth ground. 4-1 Temperature measurement Press " " key to turn on the thermometer. Plug the thermocouple into the thermocouple connector.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS / EN Press "↵ " key to toggle showing the elapsed time "hour:min" and "min:sec" on LCD display. The elapsed time since entering reading mode, or the time at which the MAX, MIN or AVG occurred appears on the time display. min:sec TYPE Press "MX/MN"...
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS / EN 4-4 To trigger "One-by-One datalogging" Press the "MEM" key once and one set of readings will be stored in memory. The LCD display shows "MEM" and a memory location number (01 to 98). Press "READ" key to enter the manual memory data mode.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS / EN 4-5 To Trigger "Continuous Data Logging" To enter logging interval time setting mode, press "SET" key once then release it. The LCD display will show "INTERVAL", "MEM" and interval time. Press " " or " " key until the display shows the required logging interval (3 to 255 seconds) and then press "↵...
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS / EN 4-6 Alarm Function Operations The ALARM function only operates on the main display temperature value. The resolution of the set value is one degree and independent the temperature units. Press "SET" key once and then the press "↵ " key once to enter to alarm high limit value setting mode.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS / EN To enter ALARM mode, press the "SET" key for 2 seconds then release it. The LCD display will show the "ALM" mark. When main display measured temperature value is greater than the setting high temperature value or below the setting low temperature value, the beeper will sound continuously.
MAINTENANCE / EN 5. MAINTENANCE 5-1 Cleaning: Periodically clean the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Clean and dry as required. 5-2 Battery replacement: When the LCD display shows “ ”, the battery has insufficient power to support an accurate test.
RECALIBRATION PROCEDURE / EN 6. RECALIBRATION PROCEDURE The thermometer should be calibrated once a year to ensure its continued accuracy. Contact RS Components for further details of calibration service. The address is given at the end of these instructions. EN-14 10/15/10 Version No.
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