B+B Sensors 8856 Operation Manual page 17

OPERATION MANUAL
Digital Thermometer
Type 8856
Function:
The thermometer will display all LCD segments when it is first turned on, for approximately 3 seconds. It will provide information with
either one or both thermocouples plugged in.
Numerous viewing combinations are available.
The LCD is divided into three distinct sections; one large (Primary) top screen and two smaller bottom screens (Secondary and
Relative Clock).
The three display areas keeping you constantly updated with the temperature measurements and relative time information. You have
a number of options regarding how and what information is presented on the LCD.
Temperature readings can easily toggled between Centigrade and Fahrenheit at the push of the button
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The back light illuminates the LCD for viewing in low light areas.
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The "HOLD" button will freeze the primary display data while allowing the secondary displays to continue updating
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information about selected functions along with Low Battery indicator is also displayed as appropriate.
The thermometer will default to the last mode selected after power-cycle.
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Note: If no thermocouples are plugged in, four dashes (----) will appear in the temperature data screens.
Auto Power Off (Sleep Mode):
The unit will shut down automatically after approximately 20 minutes using. For recording or operating over a longer period of time
you, the sleep mode can be disabled by pressing "REC / HOLD" simultaneous by turning on the unit with the "POWER" button. An
"n" will appear in the centre of the display, at which time you may release the buttons. The disabled sleep mode, will be invalid after
power-cycle the unit.
Thermocouple Type Selection:
To chose the correct type of thermocouple you need to press "REC" simultaneous with the "POWER" button for 2 or more seconds
until only "K" appears in the display. By pressing the "°C/°F" button the type of probe will cycles through K (default setting) => J =>
T => R => S => E. The current mode is displayed on the left side in the LCD. By pressing the "REC" button, an "S" will appear on
the display and the new type is stored. This setting will be stored in the unit after power-cycle.
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