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- Page 1 Handheld Digital Thermometer DP-700 Instruction Manual IMR01X01-E5 RKC INSTRUMENT INC. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
- Page 2 Microsoft , Windows , Excel are the registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Company names and product names used in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2003, RKC INSTRUMENT INC. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
- Page 3 Thank you for purchasing this RKC product. In order to achieve maximum performance and ensure proper operation of the instrument, carefully read all the instructions in this manual. Please place the manual in a convenient location for easy reference. SYMBOLS : This mark indicates precautions that must be taken if there is danger of WARNING electric shock, fire, etc., which could result in loss of life or injury.
- Page 4 CAUTION •• All precautions described in this manual should be taken to avoid damage to the instrument or equipment.•• Prevent metal fragments or lead wire scraps from falling inside instrument case to avoid electric shock, fire or malfunction. Do not drop nor apply strong impact to the product. If so, failure may result. Do not use the product while the battery cover is being removed.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page 1. OUTLINE ................1 1.1 Checking the Product ..................1 1.2 Parts Description ..................... 2 1.3 LCD Displays ....................3 1.4 Function Menu Configuration ................4 2. PREPARATION BEFORE USE ..........5 2.1 Loading Battery ....................5 2.2 Setting Date and Time..................6 2.3 Connecting the Temperature Sensor .............. - Page 6 Page 7. REGISTERING USER NAMES [ONLY FOR DP-700B] ..28 8. INITIAL SETTING ............... 32 To select the display language (English/Japanese) ........32 To select the date format ................32 To select the sensor type ................33 To select the display unit ( C/ F) ..............33 To select the decimal point position ...............
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Page 7: Outline
1. OUTLINE This Chapter describes features, package contents and model code, etc. The handheld digital thermometer DP-700 has the following features: Wide temperature measurement is possible Thermocouple K: 200 to 1372 C ( 328 to 2501 F ), 199.9 to 999.9 C ( F ) Thermocouple J: 200 to 1200 C ( 328 to 2192 F ), 199.9 to 999.9 C ( F ) -
Page 8: Parts Description
1. OUTLINE 1.2 Parts Description DP-700 display USB connecter (Only for DP-700B) Operation Hooks for keys carrying the MENU /POWER sensor Battery cover Strap hole Sensors that can be attached Sensor connection jack to the hook are sold separately. LCD display... -
Page 9: Lcd Displays
1. OUTLINE 1.3 LCD Displays The following details are displayed on the LCD screen. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (Number display) (5) Measured temperature display If measured object or user name is displayed,... -
Page 10: Function Menu Configuration
1. OUTLINE 1.4 Function Menu Configuration The DP-700 is provided with a function menu used to select and then set any function necessary for measured-temperature judgment and recording (logging). There for, set the desired function as needed by the customer. For details, refer to the relevant pages. -
Page 11: Preparation Before Use
2. PREPARATION BEFORE USE This chapter describes preparations necessary for operating this instrument for the first time. 2.1 Loading Battery Procedures 1. Loosen the battery cover. Turn the cover with a coin. 2. Remove the battery cover. 3. Load a battery without mistaking its polarity. Alkaline battery (LR6) 4. -
Page 12: Setting Date And Time
2. PREPARATION BEFORE USE 2.2 Setting Date and Time Set the date and time displayed on the measurement screen. This setting is made on the function menu “Utility (Fn0).” The setting procedure is described using an example where the instrument is reset-started (from start on the Fn0 screen). Setting year Battery setting 1. -
Page 13: Connecting The Temperature Sensor
Contact with RKC office or the agent for details of temperature sensors. A-DP700 [Converter plug for “3C/2C to 6C”] (sold separately) This is a converter plug for RKC’s temperature sensors with 3C or 2C plug for use with DP-700. IMR01X01-E5 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 14: Basic Operation
For the Auto power OFF setting, refer to Saving battery consumption (P. 35). How to power off DP-700? Press and hold the MENU/POWER key for 2 seconds or more. What screen is displayed when the power is turned off and then is turned on... -
Page 15: Measuring Temperatures
3. BASIC OPERATION 3.2 Measuring Temperatures To measure temperatures, insert the sensor into or contact it with the measured object. When measuring temperatures, handle the sensor as instructed in the following. WARNING In order to prevent injuries, never direct the sensor tip toward a person. -
Page 16: Judging Measured Temperatures [Simplified Judging Function]
4. JUDGING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [SIMPLIFIED JUDGING FUNCTION] This chapter describes settings and procedures to judge measured temperatures using the simplified judging function. Before using the simplified judging function, register tag names (measured object names) and also set judgment criteria (judgment points of high and low temperatures). The registration and setting are made on the function menu “TAG Setup (Fn2).”... -
Page 17: Registering Tag Names (Measured Objects)
4. JUDGING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [SIMPLIFIED JUDGING FUNCTION] 4.1 Registering Tag Names (Measured Objects) Any measured object mane (maximum number of character: 11 characters) can be registered for each number. The tag name thus registered can be displayed on the measurement screen. Character entry screen Example: When the tag name screen of Tag No. - Page 18 4. JUDGING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [SIMPLIFIED JUDGING FUNCTION] Procedures Example: Change the tag name of Tag No. 2 from “TAG02” to “PAN02” 1. Press the SET key at TAG Setup (Fn2) 5. Press the key. screen to display the tag name screen. The list of characters including “P”...
- Page 19 4. JUDGING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [SIMPLIFIED JUDGING FUNCTION] 9. Press the MENU/POWER key. When setting judgment criteria The list of characters is displayed in the (judgment points high message column. temperatures) succeedingly, press the SET key. (P. 14) To return to the measurement screen, press the ESC key three times.
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Page 20: Setting The Judgment Range Of High/Low Limit Temperatures
4. JUDGING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [SIMPLIFIED JUDGING FUNCTION] 4.2 Setting the Judgment Range of High/Low Limit Temperatures Set the judgment points of high and low temperatures for judging measured temperatures. This setting is made for each tag name. This judgment is conducted from the time when measurement is started. -
Page 21: Judging Measured Temperatures
4. JUDGING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [SIMPLIFIED JUDGING FUNCTION] 4.3 Judging Measured Temperatures The judgment criteria of a measured temperature is described by referring to the following example. Measured object: Hot water Tag number: 2 (tag name: PAN02) Judgment criteria: Judgment point of high limit temperature 90.0 C Judgment point of low limit temperature 50.0 C Procedures 1. - Page 22 4. JUDGING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [SIMPLIFIED JUDGING FUNCTION] 3. Temperatures in a measured object are measured. When exceeding the judgment point (90.0 C) of high limit temperature High limit temp. Measured temp. (95.0 C) Judgment range Judgment symbol Low limit temp. P A N0 2 Tag name screen When falling below the judgment point (50.0 C) of low limit temperature...
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Page 23: Recording Measured Temperatures [Logging Function]
5. RECORDING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [LOGGING FUNCTION] This chapter describes the procedure for recording measured data in the memory using the logging function. Both manual recording and automatic recording are available for recording measured data in the memory. The measured data is recorded on the function menu “Memory (Fn1)” display screen manually or automatically. -
Page 24: Manual Recording
Press the REC key while measured. The measurement result displayed on the screen is recorded in the memory. Example: When measured temperatures are recorded on the tag name screen of Tag No. 2 Only when the REC key is pressed, DP-700 is displayed. No judgment result is recorded. P A N0 2... -
Page 25: Automatic Recording
5. RECORDING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [LOGGING FUNCTION] 5.2 Automatic Recording Measured data * is recorded in the memory at time intervals preset. For automatic measured-data recording, the time interval needs to be set. Set it according to the following procedure. * Recordable measured data: Measured temperature, Measured date (excluding “Year”), Measured tag No. - Page 26 Example: When automatic measured-temperature recording is started while the tag name screen of Tag No. 2 is displayed. Lighting (during recording) DP-700 No judgment result is recorded. P A N0 2 Display on the measurement screen when the REC key is pressed.
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Page 27: Retrieving Recorded Data
5. RECORDING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [LOGGING FUNCTION] 5.3 Retrieving Recorded Data Measured data is recorded in the memory in the order of arrival. The following two types of retrieval are available for checking any tag name and recorded measured-data recorded in the memory. -
Page 28: Retrieving Recorded Data With Specified Log Registered No. (Log Jump)
5. RECORDING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [LOGGING FUNCTION] 5.3.2 Retrieving recorded data with specified log registered No. (Log Jump) It is possible for the DP-700A to record up to 99 logs and for the DP-700B, up to 9999 logs, respectively, For this reason, it is more difficult to select the display memory screen of data to be checked as the number of recording data items increases. -
Page 29: Deleting Recorded Data
5. RECORDING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [LOGGING FUNCTION] 5.4 Deleting Recorded Data The following two types of procedure are available for deleting measured data recorded in the memory. Deleted?: Deletes only one recorded data item. All data deleted?: Deleted all recorded data items. 5.4.1 Deleting only one recorded data item (Delete?) Can delete only one recorded data item selected. -
Page 30: Deleting All Recorded Data Items (All Clear?)
5. RECORDING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [LOGGING FUNCTION] 5.4.2 Deleting all recorded data items (All Clear?) Can delete all recorded data items recorded. Procedures 4. Pressing the SET key executes the 1. Press the MENU/POWER and SET keys in this order while displaying the procedure for this deletion (All Clear). -
Page 31: Defragmenting Recorded Data
5. RECORDING MEASURED TEMPERATURES [LOGGING FUNCTION] 5.5 Defragmenting Recorded Data If measured data recording and deleting operation are repeated, the recording memory capacity may become insufficient. However, it becomes possible to efficiently secure the recordable area by rearranging recorded data in the memory and defragmenting the memory area. -
Page 32: Peak Hold/Bottom Hold
6. PEAK HOLD/BOTTOM HOLD The peak hold/bottom hold function is used to store (hold) the maximum (peak) and minimum (bottom) measured temperature. Each of these values is updated when the measured temperature becomes more (or less) than the value now being held. However, if the following operation is performed, the value now being held is reset and as a result the measured temperature just when reset becomes the peak hold or bottom hold value. - Page 33 6. PEAK HOLD/BOTTOM HOLD To reset the peak hold value Power ON Auto- 1. Press the MENU/POWER key at Peak hold value screen. matically 2. “Peak rst?” is displayed in the message column. Measurement To execute reset: Press the SET key. To cancel reset: Press the ESC key.
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Page 34: Registering User Names [Only For Dp-700B]
7. REGISTERING USER NAMES [ONLY FOR DP-700B] This chapter describes the procedure for registering user name. Any user name can be registered (11 characters max.) for each user number. In addition, it is possible to set the user by selecting the user number. The user thus set is retained until the power is turned off. - Page 35 7. REGISTERING USER NAMES [ONLY FOR DP-700B] Character entry screen Example: When the user name screen of user No. 1 is selected. User name setting screen Character selecting screen A list of characters including the currently MENU/ POWER key selected character (cursor blinking) is displayed in the message column.
- Page 36 7. REGISTERING USER NAMES [ONLY FOR DP-700B] Procedures Example: Registers the user name “RKC” to user No. 1. Press the SET key to store “R.” 1. Press the SET key at User Name menu The screen returns to the user name screen (Fn8) screen.
- Page 37 7. REGISTERING USER NAMES [ONLY FOR DP-700B] 9. Press the MENU/POWER key. 13. Press the SET key to store the “RKC.” The list of characters is displayed in the The cursor disappears. The name setting message column. is finished. To return to the measurement screen, press the ESC key twice.
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Page 38: Initial Setting
8. INITIAL SETTING This chapter introduces each function which can be set according to the customer applications.•• For items that are not necessary to be changed, use the same setting values as the factory set values. To select the display language (English/Japanese) Power ON Auto- Select the language (English/Japanese) which needs to be displayed on... -
Page 39: To Select The Sensor Type
8. INITIAL SETTING To select the sensor type Power ON Auto- Select the sensor type used for measurement. matically 1. Press the key to select the “Sensor type.” Measurement Data range: TC-K: Thermocouple K TC-J: Thermocouple J Press the MENU/POWER Pt100: RTD Pt100 key or key six... -
Page 40: To Select The Decimal Point Position
8. INITIAL SETTING To select the decimal point position Power ON Auto- Select the decimal point position of input range.• • matically 1. Press the key to select the “Decimal point position.” Measurement Data range: 0.1: One decimal place No decimal place Press the MENU/POWER Factory set value: 0.1 (One decimal place) -
Page 41: To Lessen The Fluctuation Of A Display Value Caused By Noise (Digital Filter)
8. INITIAL SETTING To lessen the fluctuation of a display value caused by noise Power ON (Digital Filter) Auto- matically Set the time of the first-order lag filter eliminate noise against the Measurement measured input. The digital filter is used to lessen the fluctuation of a display value caused by noise. -
Page 42: Locking/Unlocking Setting Operation (Operation Lock)
8. INITIAL SETTING Locking/Unlocking setting operation (Operation Lock) Power ON Auto- Select setting disabled (locked)/setting enabled (unlocked) for each item. matically Misoperation during usage can be prevented. Measurement 1. Press the key to move the flashing digit. 2. Press the key to set the “Disabled (locked)/setting enabled Press the (unlocked).”... -
Page 43: Managing Data By Pc [Only For Dp-700B]
9. MANAGING DATA BY PC [ONLY FOR DP-700B] For the DP-700B, it is possible to manage recorded (logging) temperature data, tag and initial set data stored in the memory by a personal computer with the DP-700B connected to the USB port of the computer. This chapter describes procedures for connecting the DP-700B to a personal computer and also for managing stored data. -
Page 44: Storing Data
9. MANAGING DATA BY PC [ONLY FOR DP-700B] 9.2 Storing Data Open “Devices and Printers” of Windows to double click the “USB mass storage device” icon. Thus, three CSV files in the DP-700B memory area displayed. LOG_ .CSV: Recorded (logging) temperature data TAG_ .CSV: Tag setting data SETUP_ .CSV: Initial setting data... - Page 45 9. MANAGING DATA BY PC [ONLY FOR DP-700B] TAG_ .CSV (Tag setting data) DP-700B tag setting data. Writable/readable file. If it is opened by table calculation software such as Excel and then is edited and overwrite-stored, the setting can be reflected to the DP-700B.
- Page 46 9. MANAGING DATA BY PC [ONLY FOR DP-700B] SETUP_ .CSV (Initial setting data) DP-700B initializing setting data. Writable/readable file. If it is opened by table calculation software such as Excel and then is edited and overwrite-stored, the setting can be reflected to the DP-700B.
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Page 47: Disconnecting Dp-700B From Pc
9. MANAGING DATA BY PC [ONLY FOR DP-700B] List of usable characters Numeral 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Alphabets A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r... -
Page 48: Appendix
10. APPENDIX 10.1 Replace the Battery (Battery service life is going to expire) is displayed, immediately replace the battery. Replace battery: Type LR6 (based on IEC and JIS) alkaline battery, One battery Battery life: Can be operated for 400 hours continuously (Around the ambient temperature 23 C). - Page 49 10. APPENDIX Procedures 1. Press the MENU/POWER key for more than two seconds to turn off the DP-700 power. 2. Loosen the battery cover. Turn the cover with a coin. Battery cover 3. Remove the battery cover. 4. Remove the old battery. Load a new battery without mistaking its polarity.
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Page 50: Cleaning
10. APPENDIX 10.2 Cleaning Turn off the power supply before cleaning the instrument. Moisten a soft cloth with a diluted neutral detergent, completely wring the cloth, then wipe the instrument with cloth. Do not use a volatile solvent such as paint thinner to clean the instrument. - Page 51 10. APPENDIX Continued from the previous page. Display Description Solution Adjusted data error First remove the battery, and then load it again after a Adjusted data range is abnormal. lapse of a few seconds. If not normally operated with (Err 1) the battery re-loaded, please contact RKC sales office or EEPROM error...
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Page 52: Problem And Solution
10. APPENDIX 10.3.2 Problem and solution Problem, possible cause and solution of trouble described in the following table: Problem Possible cause Solution No power is turned on. No battery is loaded. Load a battery. (No display appears) Refer to 2.1 Loading Battery (P. -
Page 53: Specifications
10. APPENDIX 10.4 Specifications Input Input type: Universal input Thermocouple: K, J, T (JIS-C1602-1995) RTD: Pt100 (JIS-C1604-1997) Measuring range: Thermocouple K: 200 to 1372 C (Resolution: 1 C) 328 to 2501 F (Resolution: 1 F) 199.9 to 999.9 C (Resolution: 0.1 C) 199.9 to 999.9 F (Resolution: 0.1 F) Thermocouple J: 200 to 1200 C (Resolution: 1 C) - Page 54 10. APPENDIX Data recording (logging) Recording method: Manual logging mode: Can be manually recorded in the memory. Automatic logging mode: Can be automatically recorded (in a set interval) in the memory. Interval time: 0 (Manual log mode), 1 to 3600 seconds Recording items: Measured temperature, Tag name, Date, Time Recording capacity:...
- Page 55 10. APPENDIX Other functions Peak and bottom hold, Calendar timer, Operation lock, Self-diagnostic Power Battery: Type LR6 (based on IEC and JIS) alkaline battery, One battery Battery life: Approx. 400 hours (Continuous operating time, Around the ambient temperature 23 C). However, the battery service life varies depending on the operating condition and environment.
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