PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers Contents General information ..........................4 1.1 Product identification .......................... 4 1.2 Safety information ..........................5 Overview ..............................6 2.1 Scope of delivery ............................ 6 Description............................. 7 Preparing the instrument ........................9 Measurement mode ......................... 10 5.1 Hold function ............................11...
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PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 14 Attachable probes and accessories ..................... 28 Page 3 of 29...
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 1 General information Read this document carefully and familiarize yourself with the operation of the device before using it. Keep this document ready to hand and in the immediate vicinity of the device so that it is always avail- able to the personnel/user in case of doubt.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 1.2 Safety information Fault-free operation and operational safety of the device can only be guaranteed if the general safety requirements and the specific safety requirements in this document are observed. Do not use the device in climatic conditions other than those specified in this document.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 2 Overview PRO 111 and PRO 115 are professional handheld temperature meters for 4-wire Pt100 tem- perature probes. PRO 115 also has data logging capabilities. High-precision temperature-compensated analog front-end and polynomial sensor lineariza- tion.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 3 Description Input with M12 connector. Left function key: runs the command shown at the bottom left on display. OK key: confirms the selection. key: in measurement display cycles through the various available visualization modes;...
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PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 12. Right function key: runs the command shown at the bottom right on display. 13. Foldable stand: pull to open the stand. 14. Magnet, for attachment to metal surfaces. 15. Battery compartment fixing screw.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 4 Preparing the instrument Power supply The instrument is powered by 4 AA size alkaline batteries, already assembled in the device as standard. If for some reason (e.g., shipping rules) the batteries are not already assembled, unscrew the battery cover fixing screw and remove the cover, then insert the batteries as shown below.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 5 Measurement mode To switch on the instrument, press the ON/OFF key. After a few seconds, the instrument dis- plays the measured value. Note: when the instrument is turned on for the first time, it automatically enters the menu displaying some factory settings (language, date/time, etc.);...
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers One parameter displayed numerically and graphically. The parameters that can be displayed graphically are selectable in the Chart setup → Channel select menu. The left function key Set- tings is a shortcut to the Chart setup menu.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 5.3 Reset of the statistical values To reset the statistical values, press the left function key (Select) in the measurement screen with the maximum/medium/minimum values, select with the down/up arrow keys the meas- urement whose statistical values should be reset (the selected measurement is highlighted in negative), then press the left function key (Clear).
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 6 Configuration Press the MENU key to enter the configuration menu. The menu is structured in levels. The current level is indicated by the number of overlapping bars in the menu header:...
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Configurable only in PRO 115 between COM interface (for logging and ‒ serial communication) or Mass storage (for viewing logging files from PC). In PRO 111 the mode is always COM interface. Alarm settings Type of alarm signaling: Off, acoustical (buzzer) and/or optical (flashing ‒...
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 6.2 Configuring a parameter Configuring a parameter may require choosing an option from those proposed, or setting a numerical value. Configuring a parameter by choosing an option from those proposed: The current setting is marked by the check mark. To change it, choose an option with the down/up arrow keys, then press OK to confirm.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 6.3 Selecting and sorting the quantities to be displayed The Measures list menu item allows choosing which quantities to display and in which order. Enabled quantities are marked by the check mark. To enable or disable a quantity, select it with the down/up arrow keys, then press the right function key (Select or Unselect depending on whether the quantity is disabled or enabled).
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 6.4 Favorite functions (menu shortcuts) Frequently used menu items can be added to a list of favorite functions so that they are easily accessible without the need to navigate the menu structure.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 6.5 Protected mode The configuration of the instrument can be protected with a numeric code (PIN) that is re- quired to access the menu or send serial commands. By default, the protected mode is disabled. To enable the protected mode, select Settings →...
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 7 Measurement basics The sensor is located at the end of the probe. Immersion or penetration measurement: immerse the probe stem for at least 60 mm; when measuring in liquids, stir the liquid if possible.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 7.2 Warning on USB port isolation The instrument USB port is not galvanically isolated, and its connection, either to the PC or to an external power supply that is not isolated from ground, may affect the measurement when using a probe that is in contact with the measured medium.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 8 Measurement adjustment The Pt100 sensor can be characterized by entering the parameter R (resistance at 0 °C) and the coefficients A, B and C with the related exponents of the Callendar-Van Dusen equation through the Pt100 →...
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 9 Logging (PRO 115 only) The logging function stores in the memory of the instrument the detected measurements, along with the date and time of each sample. Data recording can be automatic, according to the set interval, or single (manual).
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers Multiselect mode: Operation is similar to standard mode, except that the check mark always remains visible next to all labels that are selected (in standard mode only the last label selected is marked with the check mark).
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 10 Serial communication Serial commands can be sent to the instrument, to read the instrument information and the measurements. To send serial commands to the instrument, the USB mode menu item must be set to COM interface.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 11 Battery management If the external power supply is not connected, the battery symbol on the display indicates the battery charge level. If the battery charge is insufficient to ensure a correct measurement, the instrument turns off.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 12 Maintenance It is recommended to perform a calibration check of the instrument and connected probes an- nually at accredited laboratories. 12.1 Cleaning Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or incompatible with the materials indicated in the technical specifications.
PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 13 Technical specifications Measurement specifications Measuring range -200.00…+850.00 °C / -328.00…+1562.00 °F Resolution 0.01 °C/°F Accuracy ±0.05 °C or ±0.06% of measured value (whichever is higher) ± 1 digit Linearization According to IEC 60751 Measurement rate 2 meas./s...
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PRO 111 / PRO 115 – Pt100 thermometers 14 Attachable probes and accessories Pt100 probes of the AX 11x series can be connected to the instrument. For the available probes, please visit Senseca website. The figure below shows the 4-wire connection of the Pt100 sensor to the instrument.
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