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- Page 1 DT4208SD USER’S MANUAL 12-CHANNEL TEMPERATURE RECORDER WITH DATALOGGING SD CARD Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....... . . 3 Key Features ....... . 4 Operating Instructions . -
Page 3: Introduction
SD card reader. The data logs are stored on the card as files with the .xls extension, which can be opened by Microsoft’s Excel application. The DT4208SD has a backlit 2-1/2 in. diagonal display and is powered by eight “AA” Alkaline batteries or an optional 9-VDC AC adapter. -
Page 4: Key Features
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WHAT’S IN THE CASE The DT4208SD comes fully assembled in a carrying case along with a 2 GB SD memory card, two Type K thermocouples (General SKU TPK500) and this user’s manual. Optional accessories available from General Tools & Instruments include: •... - Page 5 Fig. 1 RIGHT SIDE BACK FRONT 1. The DT4208SD’s controls and indicators and other physical features 1-1 Liquid-crystal display 1-9 T1 through T12 thermocouple jacks 1-2 POWER/ESC button 1-10 SD card socket 1-3 HOLD/NEXT button 1-11 RS-232 output jack 1-4 REC/ENTER button...
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Page 6: Setup
Now power on the instrument by pressing the POWER/ESC button (callout 1-2) to generate a short beep. (To power off the DT4208SD, press the POWER/ESC button and hold it until the instrument responds with a long beep.) When the temperature recorder powers on, a series of transient startup screens will briefly appear. - Page 7 Page M button until the desired automatic power off management scheme (“yES” for enable; “no” for disable) is displayed. Press the REC/ENTER button to store the selection. If enabled, the power off function shuts off the DT4208SD after a period of inactivity of ten minutes.
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Page 8: Adjusting Thermocouple Offsets
Repeat the procedure for each thermocouple to be used. NORMAL OPERATION 1. To prepare to make measurements, power on the DT4208SD and make sure an SD card is firmly seated in the socket on the bottom of the instrument. -
Page 9: Holding And Storing Measurements
AUTOMATIC VS. MANUAL DATALOGGING The DT4208SD can automatically log data at a user-selected sampling period from 1 second 3,600 seconds (one hour). To view the sampling time that the instrument has been set up to use, press the LOGGER button (which has the words “Sampling time check”... - Page 10 3. To end automatic datalogging, press the REC/ENTER button and hold it for at least two seconds. This action causes the “REC” message to disappear. 4. To log data manually, set the sampling time to zero using Step 9 of the setup procedure.
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Page 11: Transferring Data From The Sd Card To A Computer
TRANSFERRING DATA FROM THE SD CARD TO A COMPUTER After automatic or manual datalogging of measurements, or loop data recording, remove the SD card from the instrument and plug it into your computer either directly (if it has an SD card slot) or through an SD card reader. Because the files containing time-stamped data logs have the file extension .xls, they open in Microsoft’s Excel application. -
Page 12: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Embedded Custom one-chip LSI device microcontroller Display type Liquid-crystal with green backlight Display size 2.05 x 1.5 in. (52 x 38mm) Parameter measured Temperature (in °F or °C) Measurement range With Type K thermocouples: -148° to 2372°F (-100° to 1300°C) With Type J: -148°... -
Page 13: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips
Acceptance of the exclusive repair and replacement remedies described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product. In no event shall General be liable for any incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for any cost, attorneys’ fees, expenses, or losses alleged to be a consequence of any damage due to failure of, or defect in any product including, but not limited to, any claims for loss of profits. -
Page 14: Return For Repair Policy
However, in the event your instrument requires repair, please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA (Return Goods Authorization) number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service Center at this address: General Tools & Instruments 80 White Street New York, NY 10013... - Page 15 NOTES __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________...
- Page 16 New York, NY 10013-3567 PHONE (212) 431-6100 FAX (212) 431-6499 TOLL FREE (800) 697-8665 e-mail: sales@generaltools.com www.generaltools.com DT4208SD User’s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice ©2011 GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS NOTICE - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. MAN#DT4208SD 9/1/11...
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