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Operating manual ..........page 1 - 60 Temperature calibrators Series TP37 / TP3M Types: TP 37200E.2 • TP 37165E.2 • TP 37166E.2 • TP 37700E • TP 3M165E.2 • TP 3M255E Please keep this operating manual for future reference. If the device is resold, please provide the operating manual along with it.
Further information on the series, the models of the individual types that can be supplied, and their fittings can be found in our catalogues at "catalogues.sika.net". Type plate: You find the type plate on the rear of the device. It includes the type designation, the serial number and the key electric specifications (...
Works certificate. Magnetic stirrer with magnet lifter Work cover with 5 Silicone plugs * only TP 37166E.2, TP 3M165E.2 and TP 3M255.E ** only TP 3M165E.2 and TP 3M255E IMPORTANT! Use the type plate to check if the delivered unit corresponds to your order.
The calibrator is under guarantee for 12 months as from the date of delivery for construction errors or material defects. The guarantee is limited to repair or replacing the calibrator. SIKA also provides an extra 5-year guarantee for calibrators which are calibrated and in- spected annually by the SIKA DAkkS laboratory.
In order to guarantee that the device operates safely, the operator must act competently and be conscious of safety issues. SIKA provides support for the use of its products either personally or via relevant literature. The customer verifies that our product is fit for purpose based on our technical information.
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The calibrator cannot then be started any more. After it has cooled, send the calibrator for inspection to SIKA. Risk of injury from hazardous gases! When liquids are heated, the evaporation can result in dangerous gases being formed.
Mineral oil: SIKA supplies the calibrators only with silicone oil. Using mineral oil is possible, but must be done on your own responsibility. The danger and the risk must be borne by the customer and our warranty will be rendered null and void.
TP37 / TP3M Construction, Function and Test Task Construction, Function and Test Task 3.1 Construction The calibrator consists of a robust, black-and-red painted steel housing and has a carry- ing handle at the top The front part of the housing holds the electronics of the TP37 / TP3M for controlling the ref- ...
TP37 / TP3M Construction, Function and Test Task 3.3 Test tasks Test tasks are containers for defined test conditions. They are helpful for recurring testing processes, for standardising test sequences and for generating measurement logs. All the required settings and configurations for the calibration of a test specimen are com- piled in a test task.
IMPORTANT! Mains connecting cable! The mains connecting cable may only be replaced by an equivalent cable. Use only original cables from SIKA or approved cables of the same type with the cor- rect design as replacements ( "Electrical characteristics").
TP37 / TP3M Commissioning and operation 4.3.1 Dry block calibrator Type TP 37200E.2 TP 37165E.2 TP 37166E.2 TP 37700E TP 3M165E.2 TP 3M255E Dry block Adapter sleeves with single or multiple holes are used for the calibration of straight temper- ature sensors.
TP37 / TP3M Commissioning and operation 4.3.3 Calibrator for surface temperature sensors Type TP 37200E.2 TP 37165E2 TP 37166E.2 TP 37700E TP 3M165E.2 TP 3M255E Surface A special surface insert is used for calibrating surface temperature sensors. This makes cal- ibration fast and easy.
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TP37 / TP3M Commissioning and operation Drain syringe and magnetic lifter: The drain syringe is used for pumping out the calibration liquid from the tank of the micro bath. The magnetic stirrer is removed with the help of the magnetic lifter. Both the activities are required before another adapter sleeve or calibration insert is inserted in the calibrator.
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TP37 / TP3M Commissioning and operation 4.3.4.3 Filling the micro bath * IMPORTANT! Pay attention to § 4.3.4.2 "Information on filling amounts"! When filling, leave enough room for thermal expansion, displacement by sensors and level rise due to stirring. ...
Put on the main switch. The fan of the device starts and the SIKA logo appears for ~ 40 s on the screen. The type designation and the current software version are displayed for ~ 4 s.
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TP37 / TP3M Commissioning and operation Switching off: CAUTION! Before switching off, pay attention to the block temperature! The calibrator should first reach a safe block temperature before switching off. Upon switching off outside the safe temperature range, the calibrator can get damaged. ...
TP37 / TP3M Operation 5.1 Main window The individual icons and the most important ranges of the main window are presented in brief in the following. Calibrator Set Up: By using the icon, you can reach the "Calibrator Set Up" window. There, you can change the settings of the calibrator (...
TP37 / TP3M Operation 5.3.1 Operating elements The following operating elements can be found in the parameter range of the window. Information box: Different kinds of information is displayed in the information box. This information can be explana- tions for the window, information on the selected element of the selection list, measurement values or measurement value curves.
TP37 / TP3M Operation 5.4 Functionality of the calibrator Here, you can select and manage the function of the calibrator for the relevant measuring in- sert. You can create new functions or tailor unprotected functions to your requirements. IMPORTANT! When changing functions, please consider! The individual functions of the calibrator are independent.
TP37 / TP3M Operation Setting time Input the new value in the input window and confirm the input. The new value is adopted and you will be returned to the previous window. Stirring speed You can change the stirring speed here. The parameter field is only displayed with "Select Function"...
TP37 / TP3M Operation 5.6 Test Task Here, you can select and manage existing test tasks. You can create new test tasks or tailor unprotected test tasks to your requirements. From the parameter field "Test Task" of the main window, you get to the window "Select Test Task".
TP37 / TP3M Operation 5.6.4 Test specimen (DUT) Here, you can link the desired test specimen with the test task. Details of the selected test specimen are displayed in the information box in the window. Select the desired test specimen by tapping on in the selection list.
TP37 / TP3M Operation Set gradient: Tap on the parameter field "gradient", input the new values and confirm the input. The new value is adopted and you will be returned to the previous window. Behavior at test end / Safety temperature value Using the parameter fields of the new window, you can set the safety temperature value and define the behavior at test end.
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TP37 / TP3M Operation Now configure the calibrator for the network. First set the network mode on. "DHCP" = automatic assignment of the IP address. "Manual" = Manual input of the IP address and subnet mask. Select the desired mode by tapping in the selection list. ...
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Software update: For a software update, you need a new software version. The newest software version for your calibrator can be found on our homepage at "www.sika.net". Compare the version level of your calibrator ( "System information") with the version level of the latest software.
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Import user files: You can use this parameter field to load previously saved user settings to the calibra- tor. Moreover, you can copy additional SIKA factory settings of measurement tasks, test specimens and functions. Insert the USB flash drive in the calibrator and wait for 20-30 s so that the USB flash drive is recognised.
TP37 / TP3M Testing process / Calibration Testing process / Calibration CAUTION! Risk of burns! The calibrator can become very hot when in operation. Touching hot parts can result in serious injuries. Never touch the metal block, the tank, the adapter sleeve or the test specimen at temperatures above 35 °C or below 10 °C.
Contact your supplier or directly to SIKA. Please send the device for repair with a brief de- scription of the problem, the environmental conditions and the length of time the device was operational before the problem occurred.
Maintenance and cleaning TP37 / TP3M The following measures must be taken before you send the unit to SIKA for repair: Clean the device thoroughly. This is of extreme importance if the medium is hazardous to health, i.e. caustic, toxic, carcinogenic or radioactive etc.
TP37 / TP3M Maintenance and cleaning Recalibration: Send the calibrator to SIKA for Recalibration ( § 8.3) after 36 months or after a maxi- mum of 500 operating hours. Calibration liquid: Calibration liquids get fouled or age with time. This depends to a great extent on the type of liquid and the usage behaviour.
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IMPORTANT! Temperature fuse at over-temperature! An air flow that is too low can result in the temperature fuse getting triggered. The cali- brator is then rendered operationally disabled, and must be sent to SIKA. Ensure that the grille openings are always clear.
The calibrator should, depending on the application situation, be inspected at appropriate in- tervals on the basis of DIN ISO 10012. We recommend you to return the calibrator to SIKA at intervals of max. 36 months or approx. 500 operating hours for recalibration and readjust- ment.
TP37 / TP3M Technical data 10 Technical data The technical data of customised versions may differ from the data in these instructions. Please observe the information specified on the type plate. 10.1 Characteristics TP37 / TP3M Type Characteristics 37200E.2 37165E.2 37166E.2 37700E 3M165E.2...
The following times are guide values for a room temperature of 23 °C without settling processes. 10.2.1 TP 37200E.2 • TP 37165E.2 • TP 37166E.2 • TP 37700E (dry block) 10.2.2 TP 37166E.2 (Infrared and surface) Technical changes reserved...
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