Blue Gizmo BG 38TC Instruction Manual

Dual channel thermocouple datalogger

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Dual Channel
Thermocouple Datalogger
BG 38TC
Professional temperature measuring instrument
Instruction manual
V1.3

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  • Page 1 Dual Channel Thermocouple Datalogger BG 38TC Professional temperature measuring instrument Instruction manual V1.3...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Notes ....................................1 1. Safety Advice ....................................3 2. Intended Purpose ..................................4 3. Products Description ..................................5 3.1 Display and control components ............................5 3.2 Interface ..................................... 7 3.3 Power supply ..................................7 4. Operation ...................................... 8 4.1 Ready to work ..................................
  • Page 3: General Notes

    General Notes This chapter provides important advice on using this documentation. This document contains information that is required to use this product safely and effectively. Please read through the contents of this document carefully and be familiar with the operation of this product. Button action Short Press: Press the button and then raise it;...
  • Page 4 Identification Representation Meaning Comments ‼ Note Provide important tips and information. ✓ Condition The conditions that must be met before performing an operation. Indicate the objective that is to be achieved via the steps ➢,1,2... Objective described. The numbers are the order of the steps required to achieve this objective, which must always be followed.
  • Page 5: Safety Advice

    1. Safety Advice This chapter provides general rules that must be followed and adhered to If the product is to be used safely. Avoid personal injury/equipment damage ⚫ Do not use the measuring instrument and probes to measure on or near live parts (especially high-voltage electricity).
  • Page 6: Intended Purpose

    2. Intended Purpose This chapter describes the areas of application for which the product is intended. Use the product only for those applications for which it was designed. This instrument is a two channel high-precision measuring instrument with calibration for temperature measurement. Accurate Measurement: Whether it is a low temperature cold storage or a high temperature boiler, flexible use multi-type probe will ensure accurate measurement over the whole range.
  • Page 7: Products Description

    3. Products Description This chapter provides an overview of components of the product and their functions. 3.1 Display and control components Overview Probe Socket USB Interface Button Battery Compartment...
  • Page 8 Button Functions Button Functions Multi-function button 1, the function will be displayed at the bottom left of the screen. Switch instrument on; Switch instrument off (hold the button). Switch display light on/off. Multi-function button 2, the function will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen. PROBE Switch type of probe.
  • Page 9: Interface

    Display area division Statues Area Main Screen Area Indicating Area Dividing the area is for quick positioning of the icons or readings you want to view. 3.2 Interface ⚫ Probe Interface — A plug-in measuring probe can be connected to the measuring instrument via the probe socket. ⚫...
  • Page 10: Operation

    4. Operation This chapter describes the steps that have to be executed frequently when using the product. 4.1 Ready to work ⚫ Remove the protective film from the display. ⚫ Insert the battery/rechargeable battery into the battery compartment, observe the polarity of the battery. ⚫...
  • Page 11: Multi-Function Button

    4.4 Multi-function button The instrument has two multi-function buttons: . Their specific functions will be displayed in ⚫ the function description area! Commonly used function of F1 button Commonly used function of F2 button Config Enter the configuration interface. Menu Enter the menu interface.
  • Page 12: Channel Mode

    4.5 Channel mode ⚫ The instrument has two temperature measurement channels and four mode interfaces, which can be used flexibly to meet different measurement needs. Four mode interfaces are as shown in the following table: Dual channel merge Single channel one Single channel two Dual channel Channel mode...
  • Page 13: Instrument Settings

    ⚫ Single channel trend chart High Limit Alarm Value Maximum Temperature Minimum Temperature Temperature Curve Timeline(negative sign indicates Low Limit Alarm Value this is the past time in seconds) ‼ The maximum temperature of the trend graph is set to be 105% of the maximum measured temperature over the past 35 seconds.
  • Page 14: Data Settings

    ➢ To set channel mode ✓ Configuration mode is opened, move the cursor to “Channel Mode” and press (Enter). to select the desired mode, press (Ok)to confirm the selection or press (Back)to exit directly. ➢ To set button sound ✓ Configuration mode is opened, move the cursor to “Sound”.
  • Page 15 Dual channel Channel Single channel Single channel Dual channel merge mode difference mode one mode two mode mode Option one High Limit-CH1 High Limit-CH2 High Limit-CH1 High Limit-CH2 Difference Limit Option two Low Limit-CH1 Low Limit-CH2 Low Limit-CH1 Low Limit-CH2 Diff-Alarm Option three Alarm-CH1...
  • Page 16: Calibration The Instrument

    ✓ Open the instrument and enter the menu interface. ‼ The status of the alarm enable will be displayed directly on the option, and “Beep” means that the alarm way is sound by the buzzer. Move the cursor to “Alarm-CH1” or “Alarm-CH2” and press (Set)to turn the channel’s temperature alarm on or off.
  • Page 17 ➢ Start calibration/view total calibration points ✓ Open the calibration mode and enter the “select probe type” interface. ‼ In this interface, you can see the number of existing calibration points directly after the probe type. For example, if the K type probe has 2 calibration points, it will display “Type-K: 2 point”. ‼...
  • Page 18 temperature value after calibration in the “After” filed. Press (Save)to save the calibration point data,and press (Back)to return to the previous interface. ‼ When the calibration is in effect, the affected channel number is displayed in reverse color. As shown in the figure below, “Before Calibration”...
  • Page 19: Data Recording(With Data Logging Function)

    4.9 Data recording(with data logging function) ➢ Enter record mode ✓ Turn on the instrument and enter the menu interface. ‼ This product supports 20000 data points. Move the cursor to "Logging" and press (Enter). ➢ Start/Abandon recording ✓ Enter record mode and enter the Logging interface. ‼...
  • Page 20 ➢ Regenerate file ✓ When the record file is corrupted, it can be used to recover the file. Set the file format before generating files in other formats. The old file will be cleared when generate a new file. Please make a backup. Move the cursor to "Regenerate File"...
  • Page 21: Measuring

    5. Measuring This chapter describes the steps that are required to perform measurement with the product. ✓ Turn on the instrument and enter the measurement interface. Insert the probe. ➢ Perform measurements and view the current temperature readings on the screen When the alarm function is enabled, the instrument starts to alarm once the temperature is above the high limit —...
  • Page 22 b. In single channel one mode or single channel two mode Press MAX/MIN/AVG to view the maximum, minimum and average values. In the process of viewing the maximum, minimum and average values, press (Reset)to clear the statistics. Press MAX/MIN/AVG again to exit the view mode. ➢...
  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    6. Care and Maintenance This chapter describes the steps that help to maintain the functionality of the product and extend its service life. ➢ Cleaning the housing: If the housing is dirty, clean the housing with a damp cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaners or solutions! ➢...
  • Page 24: Questions And Answers

    7. Questions and Answers This chapter gives answers to frequently asked questions. Question Possible Causes Possible Solution is lit, or flash ⚫ Battery is almost spent ⚫ Replace instrument battery ⚫ Automatic shutdown ⚫ Turn off the automatic is turned on shutdown function function The instrument automatically...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    8. Specifications Probe TYPE-K probe TYPE-T probe TYPE-J probe Parameters Temperature(℃/℉) Measuring range -200~+1370℃ -200~+400℃ -200~+1200℃ 0.01℃ 0.01℃ 0.01℃ Resolution Accuracy ±(0.3%|t|+0.40)℃ ±(0.3%|t|+0.40)℃ ±(0.3%|t|+0.40)℃ Measuring rate Operating Temperature -10~+50℃ Storage temperature -20~+60℃(without battery) Power supply 3xAAA battery/1.2V rechargeable battery About 190 hours(no backlight, battery capacity 1200mAh, environment Battery life temperature 25℃) Protection class...

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