TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......2 SPECIFICATIONS ........4 SETUP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES7 SELF TEST ..........9 CONNECTING A THERMOCOUPLE ..10 SELECTING TEMPERATURE SCALE..14 HOLD FUNCTON ........15 CALIBRATION .......... 15 CANCELING A FIELD CALIBRATION ..17 FIELD CALIBRATION LOCKOUT AND RE- ENABLE..........
INTRODUCTION This versatile hand-held instrument provides highly accurate temperature measurements. The instrument is designed for easy operation and includes the following features: • Operator selection Celsius Fahrenheit scale • Resolution of 0.1° from –99.9 to 299.9° • Four-digit LCD • Hold feature for temporarily retaining a reading •...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT DESIGNED TO ACCEPT LOW LEVEL SIGNALS SUPPLIED BY STANDARD THERMOCOUPLES. UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE INPUT VOLTAGE EXCEED THE SPECIFIED 50V RMS. CAUTION: DO NOT USE OR STORE THIS INSTRUMENT IN MICROWAVE OVENS OR ANY ABNORMALLY HOT OR COLD AREAS.
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WARNING: TO PREVENT IGNITION OF A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE, BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON- HAZARDOUS. AVERTISSEMENT: AFIN DE PREVENIR L ' I N F L A M M AT I O N D'ATMOSPHERES DANGEREUSES, NE CHANGER LES BATTERIES QUE DANS DES EMPLACEMENTS DESIGNES NON DANGEREUX.
SPECIFICATIONS THERMOCOUPLE PROBES Type Temperature range Type J –200°C to 1000°C (–328°F to 1832°F ) Type K –250°C to 1372°C (–418°F to 2501°F ) Type T –250°C to 400°C (–418°F to 752°F ) range display: Resolution 0.1°/1° autoranging, 0.1° from –99.9° to 299.9°, 1°...
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Input One thermocouple with ANSI connector. Input Protection 50V rms Battery Two AA, 1.5V alkaline ANSI-L40, IEC-LR6. Battery Life: 750 hours continuous, typical. Low battery indication Battery Symbol on when 8 to 10 hours of battery life remains. Battery symbol blinking: replace battery Operating Conditions Stated accuracy: 18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F)
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227 grams (8 ounces) Ingress protection Meets IEC-529 IP-54 for dust and water resistant enclosures. Intrinsic safety This product energy limited intrinsically safe operation in hydrogen atmospheres per Class I, Division 1, Groups hazardous(classified) locations for UL per UL913 and CSA per C22.2 No. 0-M1982 and No.
SETUP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES BATTERY INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT If battery indicator turns on, battery life is approximately 8 to 10 hours. The battery indicator will start blinking with less than 1 hour of life remaining. Selected settings are stored in memory and will remain in memory even after power is turned off, or while batteries are being replaced.
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CAUTION: WEAK BATTERIES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT IN THE INSTRUMENT. DEAD BATTERIES CAN LEAK AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO UNIT. DANGER: VOLTAGES PRESENT AT THE THERMOCOUPLE ALSO PRESENT BATTERY TERMINALS. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THERMOCOUPLE WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES.
WARNING: TO PREVENT IGNITION OF A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE, BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON- HAZARDOUS. AVERTISSEMENT: AFIN DE PREVENIR L ' I N F L A M M AT I O N D'ATMOSPHERES DANGEREUSES, NE CHANGER LES BATTERIES QUE DANS DES EMPLACEMENTS DESIGNES NON DANGEREUX.
CONNECTING A THERMOCOUPLE Use the correct thermocouple type for your instrument. Using incorrect thermocouple type will result in erroneous readings. Thermocouples are color coded by type using the North American ANSI Color Code as follows: TYPE COLOR Black Yellow Blue Thermocouple connectors have one wide blade and one narrow blade.
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Thermocouple wiring polarity must be correct. If readings decrease as the temperature increases, the thermocouple wires may be reversed. The red wire is negative thermocouple wires manufactured in North America.
If a thermocouple is not connected or if the thermocouple is defective, the display will indicate OPEn. Thermocouples are sensitive at the tip or measuring junction. When taking measurements, allow time for the reading to stabilize. Multiplying the time constant of probe will give...
HOLD FUNCTON Press the HOLD key to retain the reading on the display. Press the HOLD key again for normal operation. CALIBRATION The thermometer is factory calibrated and does not require calibration before use. The CAL function allows single point calibration of the thermometer, at 0°C (32°F) to compensate for thermocouple off- set error.
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3. If the measured temperature is from _10°C to10°C (14 to 50°F), when the temperature reading is stable, press the CAL key. The CAL indicator will stop blinking and the reading will be set to 0°C (32°F). The CAL indicator will remain turned on, indicating a field calibration is active.
CANCELING A FIELD CALIBRATION 1. Turn the thermometer off. 2. Hold the CAL key down while pressing the ON/OFF key. The field calibration is canceled and the thermometer reverts to the default factory calibration. The CAL annunciator is now turned off. FIELD CALIBRATION LOCKOUT AND RE-ENABLE The calibration lockout feature prevents...
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1.1 Lockout Procedure 1. Turn the thermometer off. 2. Simultaneously press and hold the CAL and the °C/°F keys down and momentarily press the ON/OFF key. Continue to hold the CAL and °C/°F keys for at least 5 seconds. 1.2 Re-Enable Procedure 1.
MAINTENANCE Properly used, the thermometer should maintain calibration indefinitely and not require service other than occasional cleaning of the housing and changing of the batteries. CLEANING WARNING: TO PREVENT IGNITION OFA HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE, CLEAN WITH DAMP CLOTH. Do not clean with abrasives or solvents. Use mild detergents, never immerse nor use excessive fluid.
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extension cables, switch boxes, accessories, and calibration services. The popular probes listed below have a nylon handle, a 5-ft coiled cord and a 316 SS sheath. General-purpose probes, 5 in long x 0.156 in dia with 0.093 in dia tip. 3 second time constant.
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Surface probes, 10 in long with 5/8 in dia aluminum and ceramic tip. 6 second time constant. Type J 08517-60 Type K 08516-60 Type T 08500-60 Air/gas probes, 8 in long sheath with 1/4 in dia radiant heat shield. 45 second time constant.
SERVICE WARNING: SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY. AVERTISSEMENT: LA SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS PEUT COMPROMETTRE LA SECURITE INTRINSEQUE. There are no internal adjustments or user replaceable parts. If “Err” followed by the numbers 1 through 9 is displayed (see example below) return unit for service.
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WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants this product to be free from significant deviations from published specifications for a period of three years. If repair or adjustment is necessary within the warranty period, the problem will be corrected at no charge if it is not due to misuse or abuse on your part as determined by the Manufacturer.
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