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Greenlee TML-30 Instruction Manual

Greenlee TML-30 Instruction Manual

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K
T1- T2
REC
T1
T2
ON
HOLD
OFF
MAX
MIN
AVG
REL
J
Down Load
T1
60V
24V
MAX
Type K/J THERMOMETER
999 3805.7
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MAX MIN AVG
C
F
C
F
T1 T2
SETUP
T1-T2
REC
INTV
ERASE
C
CLOCK
F
T2
60V
24V
MAX
Read and understand all of the instructions
and safety information in this manual before
operating or servicing this tool.
© 2000 Greenlee Textron
TML-30
TEMPERATURE
METER / LOGGER
IM 1480 12/00

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  • Page 1 ERASE CLOCK Down Load Type K/J THERMOMETER 999 3805.7 TML-30 TEMPERATURE METER / LOGGER Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. © 2000 Greenlee Textron IM 1480 12/00...
  • Page 2 Description The Greenlee TML-30 is a hand-held testing device intended to measure temperature (Celsius and Fahrenheit). It can accommodate one or two K-type or J-type thermocouples, purchased separately, and has a built-in memory for logging measured data. Once data is collected in the meter, it can be downloaded to a PC (software and cable included) where the data can be viewed in a list or a graph, saved to a file, and exported to a spreadsheet ®...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, MAY result in injury or property damage. Read and understand this material before operating or servicing this equipment. Failure to understand how to safely operate this tool can result in an accident causing serious injury or death. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL TML-30...
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information Electric shock hazard: Contact with live circuits can result in severe injury or death. Electric shock and fire hazard: • Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. • Do not use the unit if it is wet or damaged. •...
  • Page 5 • Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature or high humidity. See Specifications. Failure to observe these precautions can result in injury and can damage the unit. Using this unit near equipment that generates electromagnetic interference can result in unstable or inaccurate readings. TML-30...
  • Page 6 Identification 1. Display 2. ON / HOLD / OFF MAX / MIN / AVG Press to collect maximum, minimum and average temperatures REL / J 5. T1 / T2 / T1-T2 REC / ERASE C / F 8. T1 9. T2 10.

  • Page 7: Display Icons

    Indicates the measurement on the secondary display (T1 or T2) Timer 28. 00-00 / 00:00 Date (shown immediately after pressing ON) and time (shown after the date disappears) Symbols on the Unit Warning – Read the instruction manual Double insulation T1-T2 TML-30 MAX MIN AVG...

  • Page 8: Meter Operation

    To hold a reading, press ON/HOLD/OFF. To release the function, press again. Measuring Maximum and Minimum Temperatures The TML-30 temporarily stores the maximum and minimum temperature readings of the primary thermocouple and averages the last ten readings. It also indicates the elapsed time at which the maximum and minimum readings were taken and how long the mode has been running.
  • Page 9 Changing the Thermocouple type The TML-30 defaults to a K-type thermocouple each time it is turned on. To change to J-type, with the meter turned off, press and hold REL / J while turning the meter on. “J” appears on the display.
  • Page 10 Setup For all settings, begin with the meter turned off. During setup, MAX/MIN/AVG ( ) is used to increment the selected value. REL / J ( ) is used to move to the next value. Pressing and holding the buttons increases the rate that the value changes. Setting the Date and Time 1.
  • Page 11 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Connecting to a PC Turn the TML-30 off. Connect the mini connector of the RS-232 to the TML-30. With the PC turned off, securely connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to COM1 or COM2 of the PC.
  • Page 12 Running Thermometer The TML-30 must be connected to the PC and turned on in order to open the Thermometer program. Open the Thermometer program. The COM prompt appears. Click the COM port that the meter is connected to. The Thermometer dialog box...
  • Page 13 Thermometer Features • TML-30 image Replicates the front of the TML-30. Real-time values are shown in the “display.” The temperature is displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending on the selection on the meter using the C / F button. All commands are performed using the menu bar.

  • Page 14: Using Lists

    Using Lists Lists can be accessed from the DISPLAY menu on the THERMOMETER dialog box to view real-time data and by opening a saved file through the FILE menu. They are also generated when data in the meter is selected. Essentially, the contents of lists appear and function alike. However, the menu bar commands have minor differences, depending on where they are accessed.

  • Page 15: Using Graphs

    (DISABLE) or (ENABLE). These terms do not appear on the saved data graph. Readings in the graph are based on the sampling rate. The graph can be minimized and restored. TML-30 Real-time data Saved file in the PC...
  • Page 16 Using Graphs (cont’d) Graph Features Click on DISPLAY and click one or any of the following: • T1 (ENABLE/DISABLE) • T2 (ENABLE/DISABLE) • T1-T2 (ENABLE/DISABLE) Clicking any of the above toggles the display for that item. Note: When viewing a graph from a saved file, DISABLE and ENABLE do not appear as part of the command.
  • Page 17 Downloading Data from the Meter To view the data that is collected in the TML-30, it must be downloaded to the PC. Once there, the data can be viewed in a list or graph, saved to a file, and imported into a spreadsheet program such as Excel.
  • Page 18 Viewing, Printing and Saving Recorded Data from the Meter From the Memory dialog box, click anywhere in a row of a set to select it. The REC_LIST appears with the data. See Using Lists. To print the data, on the list FILE menu, click PRINT. To save the data, on the list FILE menu, click SAVE.
  • Page 19 Setting the Sampling Time for Real-time Recording The TML-30 takes a reading every second. The sampling rate is the rate that those readings are logged to the file. For example, even though the meter takes a reading every second, you may decide to log a sample every 30 seconds.
  • Page 20 It also allows you to remotely monitor temperatures. When recording from the PC, the buttons on the TML-30 continue to function normally; however the word “Record” does not appear on the display. Before you begin, you must assign a file name.

  • Page 21: Using Saved Data

    Opening a File in Thermometer On the THERMOMETER dialog box FILE menu, click OPEN FILE. A Windows Open dialog box appears. Navigate to the file location and click the file name. Click OK. The file opens in a list. See Using Lists. TML-30...
  • Page 22 Importing a File into Excel The data is stored as a .dat file and can be imported into any application, such as Excel, that accepts a tab-delimited file. Refer to the program for the proper procedures for importing the file. The illustration below shows an example of a file imported into Excel.
  • Page 23 + 1 C) (0.5% of reading (0.7% of reading + 1.4 F) + 1.4 F) (0.1% of reading (0.3% of reading + 1.0 F) + 1.0 F) (0.2% of reading (0.4% of reading + 2 F) + 2 F) TML-30...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications Display Type: LCD Sampling Rate: 1 per second Measurement Ranges K-type Thermocouple: -190 C to 1333 C (-310 F to 2431 F) J-type Thermocouple: -190 C to 760 C (-310 F to 1400 F) Input Protection: 60 VDC or 24 VAC RMS Data Storage: 8,000 dual-temperature readings in up to 255 data sets Operating Conditions: 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F), 10 to 80% relative humidity.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Press the retaining clip aside to remove the battery. Replace the battery, observing polarity with + facing towards the back. Replace the cover and screws. Cleaning Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents. TML-30...
  • Page 27 TML-30...
  • Page 28 Lifetime Limited Warranty Greenlee warrants to the original purchaser of these goods for use that these products will be free from defects in workmanship and material for their useful life, excepting normal wear and abuse. This warranty is subject to the same terms and conditions contained in Greenlee’s standard one-year limited warranty.

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