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Hart Scientific
1529
Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout
User's Guide
Rev. 692801

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  • Page 1 Hart Scientific 1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Rev. 692801...
  • Page 2 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Each product from Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division ("Hart") is warranted to be free from de- fects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is 2 years for the Thermometer Readout.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Before You Start ......1 Symbols Used ......1 Safety Information .
  • Page 4 Power On Self-Test ......23 Display Backlight and Contrast ....23 Taking Measurements .
  • Page 5 7.4.2.5 Delete Data ........63 7.4.3 Log Stats .
  • Page 6 8.4.4 Probe Commands ....... . 93 8.4.4.1 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:CATalog?......93 8.4.4.2 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:COPY <dest chn>|ALL .

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    8.4.8.2 *OPT? ......... 109 8.4.8.3 *RST.
  • Page 8 8.4.15 Conversion Types and Parameters ..... . . 124 8.4.16 Port Numbers ....... . . 125 8.4.17 Date and Time Formats .
  • Page 9 Figures Figure 1 Using the Clamp-on Ferrites ..... . . 12 Figure 2 Front Panel ....... . 15 Figure 3 Back Panel .
  • Page 10 Figure 41 Default Labels ......67 Figure 42 System Menu....... 68 Figure 43 Comm Setup .
  • Page 11 Tables Table1 International Electrical Symbols ..... 1 Table 2 Conversion Types ......36 Table 3 Alphabetical List of Commands .

  • Page 12: Symbols Used

    1 Before You Start Symbols Used Before You Start Symbols Used Table 1 lists the symbols that may be used on the instrument or in this manual Table1 International Electrical Symbols and the meaning of each symbol. Symbol Description AC (Alternating Current) AC-DC Battery Complies with European Union Directives...

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Symbol Description Canadian Standards Association OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 re- fers to the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation.

  • Page 14: Cautions

    1 Before You Start Safety Information quirements of the IEC 1010-1. If the product is wet or has been in a wet environment, take necessary measures to remove moisture prior to apply- ing power such as storage in a low humidity temperature chamber operating at 50°C for 4 hours or more.

  • Page 15: Authorized Service Centers

    Keep the probe wires clean and away from fluids. Authorized Service Centers Please contact one of the following authorized Service Centers to coordinate service on your Hart product: Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division 799 E. Utah Valley Drive American Fork, UT 84003-9775 Phone: +1.801.763.1600 Telefax: +1.801.763.1010...
  • Page 16 1 Before You Start Authorized Service Centers Beijing 100004, PRC CHINA Phone: +86-10-6-512-3436 Telefax: +86-10-6-512-3437 E-mail: xingye.han@fluke.com.cn Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd. Fluke ASEAN Regional Office Service Center 60 Alexandra Terrace #03-16 The Comtech (Lobby D) 118502 SINGAPORE Phone: +65 6799-5588 Telefax: +65 6799-5588 E-mail: antng@singa.fluke.com...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    2 Introduction Introduction The Hart 1529 is a low-cost, high-accuracy, digital thermometer readout de- signed to be used with 25 and 100 PRTs, thermistors, and thermocouples. Its unique combination of features makes it suitable for a wide variety of applica- tions from laboratory measurement to industrial processes.

  • Page 18: Specifications And Environmental Conditions

    3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions Specifications Specifications and Environmental Conditions Specifications Thermistor Thermocouple Inputs 2 channels PRT/thermistor and 2 channels thermocouple or 4 channels PRT/thermistor or 4 channels thermocouple PRT/thermistor channels accept 2,3, or 4 wires Thermocouple channels accept B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T, and Au-Pt thermocouple types Temperature Range –189 to 960°C –50 to 150°C...

  • Page 19: Environmental Conditions

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Thermistor Thermocouple Probe Connection Patented DWF connectors accepts spade lug, bare-wire, or banana Universal receptacle accepts plug terminations miniature and standard connectors Communications RS-232 port included, IEEE-488 (GPIB) optional AC Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.4A DC Power 12 to 16 VDC, 0.5 A (battery charges during operation from 14.5 to 16 VDC, 1.0A) Battery...

  • Page 20: Quick Start

    4 Quick Start Unpacking Quick Start This section briefly explains the basics of setting up and operating your 1529 Thermometer Readout. Unpacking Carefully unpack the 1529 thermometer readout. Verify that the following items are present: 1529 Thermometer Readout (The battery inside the 1529 is completely charged when shipped.

  • Page 21: Using The Clamp-On Ferrites

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide 4.4.1 Using the Clamp-on Ferrites Clamp-on ferrites are provided with this product for the use of improving its electromagnetic (EM) immunity in environments of excessive EM interference. During EMC testing we found that ferrites clamped around the probe cables and power cord reduced the risk that EM interference affects measurements.

  • Page 22: Measure Temperature

    4 Quick Start Measure Temperature Enter button to continue initialization. If an error message is displayed on power up see Section 11.1, Troubleshooting. Measure Temperature After initialization, the temperature measurements for the configured channels are displayed. The appropriate sensor type must be selected and coefficients en- tered for the measurements to be accurate (see Section 7.2.1, Edit Probe).

  • Page 23: Parts And Controls

    5 Parts and Controls Front Panel Buttons Parts and Controls The functions of the various features of the 1529 are described below. Front Panel Buttons The front panel buttons Enter/Menu, Unit, Contrast, and Exit are used to se- lect and alter the functions of the thermometer readout (see Figure 2). 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C...
  • Page 24 1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Figure 3 Back Panel...

  • Page 25: Back Panel

    5 Parts and Controls Back Panel Back Panel The back panel consists of the power switch, AC adapter connector, charging indicator, RS-232 port connector, IEEE-488 port connector (optional), serial la- bel, and probe connectors. The 1529 thermometer readout can be configured in three different ways.

  • Page 26: General Operation

    6 General Operation Display General Operation This section explains basic operation of the 1529 thermometer readout. De- tailed operation of the 1529 is explained in Sections 7 and 8. Section 7 explains the menu structure and the functions available in the menu structure and Sec- tion 8 explains the communications interface for operating the 1529 remotely.

  • Page 27: Probe Input Modules

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide is fully charged. Only charge the battery when ambient temperature is between 16°C and 30°C (61°F and 86°F) It normally takes about three hours to fully charge the battery. The instrument can be operated while the battery is being charged.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Prt Or Thermistor Probe

    6 General Operation Probe Input Modules All possible configurations are shown in Figure 3 on page 16. 6.4.1 Connecting a PRT or Thermistor Probe PRT and thermistor probes are attached to the resistance input module via Hart Scientific mini-DWF connectors. These patented connectors accept bare wire, spade, or mini banana plug terminations.

  • Page 29: Figure 5 Probe Connection Wiring Diagram

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Channel 1 Channel 2 Shield Connecting 4-wire probes Channel 1 Channel 2 Connecting 3-wire probes Channel 1 Channel 2 Connecting 2-wire probes Figure 5 Probe Connection Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 30: Dc Power Source

    6 General Operation DC Power Source DC Power Source Caution: For CE compliance and for performance, use only the AC adapter shipped with the instrument by Hart Scientific. If the AC adapter needs to be replaced, contact an Authorized Service Center (see Section 1.3).

  • Page 31: Fast Measurement Mode

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide 6.8.2 Enabling the Channel Channels are set first by selecting either simultaneous or scan mode in the CHANNEL menu CHANNEL MODE function. Simultaneous mode shows one to four channels in the upper display simultaneously. Scan mode shows one channel at a time (in large digit format) scanning through one to four channels depending on the channels that are enabled.

  • Page 32: Data Logging

    6 General Operation Data Logging 6.10 Data Logging Data can be logged either on demand or automatically at a user-selected inter- val. When data is logged, readings are stored to the instrument's memory and assigned a label for easy recall and organization of data. Up to 100-demand log and 8,160 auto log readings can be stored.

  • Page 33: Menu Functions

    7 Menu Functions Channel Menu Menu Functions Selecting the Enter/Menu button from the front panel accesses the main menu of the 1529 thermometer readout. The main menu consists of the submenus: CHANNEL, PROBE, FIELDS, LOGGING, and SYSTEM. Each submenu has its own set of functions. The Enter/Menu button is used to select and save menu choices.

  • Page 34: Measure Period And Fast Measurement Mode

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide and DISPLAY OPTIONS/AUTO-CAL. (The DISPLAY OPTIONS changes to AUTO-CAL when the measure period is less than 1 second.) 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C MEASUREMENT CONTROL FUNCTIONS MEASURE ENABLE CHANNEL MOVING DISPLAY PERIOD CHANNEL MODE AVERAGE OPTIONS 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT...
  • Page 35 7 Menu Functions Channel Menu The LR buttons are used to select the period between measurements. Press the Enter button to save the new setting. Press the Exit button to cancel and to exit to the menu. When the measure period is set to less than 1 second (i.e. 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 seconds) the 1529 enters the Fast Measurement Mode.

  • Page 36: Enable Channel

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Press ENTER to continue … Press the Enter button to confirm and to continue. The display is remains un- changed and all enabled channels remain enabled channels. Press the Exit but- ton to cancel. When the measure period is reset to 1 second or greater, the following message is displayed indicating that the 1529 is returning to normal operation.

  • Page 37: Channel Mode

    7 Menu Functions Channel Menu hold the Exit button to cancel to the main display or press the EXIT button to cancel and to move to the next parameter. 7.1.3 Channel Mode The CHANNEL MODE function sets the channel display mode. When this function is selected, the bottom portion of the display shows the current scan mode and allows the setting to be changed.

  • Page 38: Display Options/Auto-Cal

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide proving resolution. When this function is selected, the bottom portion of the display shows the averaging setting and allows the setting to be changed. Select the number of raw measurements to be averaged to produce the displayed mea- surement.

  • Page 39: Probe Menu

    7 Menu Functions Probe Menu of the display shows the current display settings. This function is the same as the FIELDS menu DISPLAY OPTIONS function. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C RESOL: DECIMAL: LAMP: 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT ENTER / MENU UNIT CONTRAST EXIT...

  • Page 40: Edit Probe

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide testing conversion settings, viewing and printing probe parameters, and clearing the default probe. The functions that appear in this menu are EDIT PROBE, COPY PROBE, TEST PROBE, PRINT PROBE, and DEFAULT PROBE. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C PROBE CHARACTERIZATION FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 41: Figure 14 Edit Probe

    7 Menu Functions Probe Menu channel, the probe serial number and the conversion type. The characterization coefficients and parameters are displayed after the conversion type is selected. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C URANGE: PROBE: WIRES: CHAN-1 SERIAL: 145-560 100.0000 DAL: TYPE: 0.003850000 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT...

  • Page 42: Its-90 Conversion

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide the next parameter. On the last parameter, press the Exit button to exit to the menu. Table 2 Conversion Types Probe Type Conversion Type SPRT, PRT, RTD ITS-90 (default) ITS-SR5 PT-100 RES ( ) Thermistor THRM R(T) THRM T(R)

  • Page 43: Its-Sr5

    7 Menu Functions Probe Menu The RANGE parameter is used to select the appropriate resistance range. For 25 ohm and 100 ohm PRTs select 100 ohms and for 1000 ohm PRTs select 10K ohms. The WIRES parameter sets the appropriate number of lead wires from the sen- sor.

  • Page 44: Pt-100 Conversion

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide and to save the new settings. Use the LR buttons to change each digit of the settings. Press and hold the Exit button to cancel to the main display or press the EXIT button to cancel and to move to the next parameter. On the last pa- rameter, press the Exit button to exit the menu.

  • Page 45: Res Conversion

    7 Menu Functions Probe Menu The A, B, and C coefficients can be converted to , , and coefficients using the following formulas: When the CVD conversion type is selected, the R0, ALPHA, DELTA, and BETA coefficients are displayed on the right portion of the bottom of the dis- play.

  • Page 46: Thermistor R(T) Conversion [Therm-R]

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide When the Thermistor T(R) conversion type is selected, the coefficients are dis- played on the right portion of the bottom of the display. Use the UD buttons to scroll through the coefficients. Use the Enter button to edit and save the new setting.

  • Page 47: Standard Thermocouple Conversions

    7 Menu Functions Probe Menu 7.2.1.10 Standard Thermocouple Conversions Note: An Application Note for use of Tungsten-Rhenium and other thermocouples is available at www.hartscientific.com. Standard thermocouple conversions include types B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T, and Au-Pt. Voltage is converted to temperature using standard reference functions. (For additional information consult the publication NIST Monograph 175.) You can specify internal or external reference junction compensation (RJC) with the RJC parameter.

  • Page 48: Copy Probe

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide The user-defined parameters for the thermocouple polynomial conversion are the coefficients c (C0) through c (C6). The user can specify internal or exter- nal reference junction compensation (RJC; see Table 9 on page 125). If external RJC is selected, the user enters the temperature of the RJC reference in the ref- erence junction temperature (RJT) parameter.

  • Page 49: Test Probe

    7 Menu Functions Probe Menu 7.2.3 Test Probe The TEST PROBE function allows you to test the probe characterization algo- rithm and characterization coefficients for a specific probe. The probe and probe type must be setup in the EDIT PROBE function prior to entering the TEST PROBE function.

  • Page 50: Default Probe

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide printed or for all channel and memory locations. When this function is selected, the bottom portion of the display shows the probe channel. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C PROBE: PROBE: CHAN1 PORT: SERIAL 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT ENTER / MENU UNIT CONTRAST...

  • Page 51: Fields Menu

    7 Menu Functions Fields Menu selected channel, memory location, or ALL to the factory defaults. When this function is selected, the bottom portion of the display shows the probe channel. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C PROBE: CHAN1 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT ENTER / MENU UNIT CONTRAST...

  • Page 52: Clear Stats

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide functions that appear in this menu are CLEAR STATS, SELECT FIELDS, EDIT FIELDS, DEFAULT FIELDS, and DISPLAY OPTIONS. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C DISPLAY CONFIGURATION FUNCTIONS CLEAR SELECT EDIT DEFAULT DISPLAY STATS FIELDS FIELDS FIELDS OPTIONS 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT...

  • Page 53: Select Fields

    7 Menu Functions Fields Menu Press the Enter button to clear the statistical data. Press the Exit button to abort clearing the statistical data and to exit to the menu. 7.3.2 Select Fields The SELECT FIELDS function allows you to select a display set (1 through 9) to use for displaying information provided by the instrument.
  • Page 54 1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Keyword Field Type Average BATT Battery Percent Remaining DATE Date Input in ohms, K ohms, or mV Maximum MEAS Number of Seconds Until Next Measurement Minimum Reference (see below) Probe Serial Number Spread Standard Deviation Count -T1, -T2, -T3, -T4 Delta...

  • Page 55: Edit Fields

    7 Menu Functions Fields Menu 7.3.3 Edit Fields The EDIT FIELDS function allows editing of the display fields for a given dis- play set (1 through 9). You can choose to display one to eight fields. The avail- able fields and their corresponding keywords are given in the Field Types table above.

  • Page 56: Display Options

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide factory defaults. When this function is selected, the bottom portion of the dis- play instructs you to press Enter to revert to the default display set. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C REVERT TO DEFAULT DISPLAY SETUP. Press ENTER to continue...: 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT...

  • Page 57: Logging Menu

    7 Menu Functions Logging Menu bottom portion of the display shows the current display settings. This function is the same as the CHANNEL MODE menu DISPLAY OPTIONS function. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C RESOL: DECIMAL: LAMP: 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT ENTER / MENU UNIT CONTRAST...

  • Page 58: Demand Log

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide this menu are DEMAND LOG, AUTO LOG, LOG STATS, DATA LABELS, and DEFAULT LABELS. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C DATA RECORDING FUNCTIONS DEMAND AUTO DATA DEFAULT STATS LABELS LABELS 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT EXIT ENTER / MENU UNIT CONTRAST...

  • Page 59: Store Reading

    7 Menu Functions Logging Menu mand logging submenu which consists of the functions: STORE READING, LOG HISTORY, VIEW DATA, PRINT DATA, and DELETE DATA. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C DEMAND LOGGING FUNCTIONS STORE VIEW PRINT DELETE READING HISTORY DATA DATA DATA 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT EXIT...

  • Page 60: Log History

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide current resolution setting), and the units as they are stored into memory. The right side of the bottom display shows the current label. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C CH 1 24.150 C CH 2 29.634 C DATA_01 LABEL: CH 3...

  • Page 61: View Data

    7 Menu Functions Logging Menu When this function is selected, the bottom portion of the display shows the de- mand log history data. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C DATA_01 11:39:04 10-12-00 DATA_01 11:39:04 10-12-00 DATA_01 11:39:04 10-12-00 DATA_01 11:39:04 10-12-00 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT EXIT ENTER / MENU...

  • Page 62: Print Data

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide HISTORY function. When this function is selected, the bottom portion of the display shows the demand log data. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C DATA_01 24.156 C 11:39:04 DATA_01 29.629 C 11:39:04 DATA_01 24.086 C 11:39:04 DATA_01 24.048 C 11:39:04...

  • Page 63: Delete Data

    7 Menu Functions Logging Menu print all demand log entries, or select a specific label to print only the demand log data for that label. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C LABEL: ALL DATA PORT: SERIAL 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT EXIT ENTER / MENU UNIT CONTRAST...

  • Page 64: Auto Log

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide bered. Select ALL DATA to delete all demand log readings or select a specific label to delete only the demand log data for that label. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C DELETE: ALL DATA 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT EXIT ENTER / MENU UNIT...

  • Page 65: Logging Options

    7 Menu Functions Logging Menu AUTO LOG submenu and consists of the functions: LOGGING OPTIONS, START STOP, VIEW DATA, PRINT DATA, and DELETE DATA. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C AUTOMATIC LOGGING FUNCTIONS LOGGING START VIEW PRINT DELETE OPTIONS STOP DATA DATA DATA 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT...

  • Page 66: Start Stop

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide The LOG PER parameter is for selecting the interval between measurements. You may select between 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, and 30 seconds, 1, 2, 5, 10, and 30 minutes or 1 hour. The LOG PER must be set to a value less than or equal to the measurement period.

  • Page 67: Figure 34 Log Statistics (Auto Log Started)

    7 Menu Functions Logging Menu Note: The log is not started or stopped until the Enter button is pressed to con- firm the user action. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C START RECORDING DATA. Press ENTER to continue... 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT ENTER / MENU UNIT CONTRAST...

  • Page 68: View Data

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide readings currently stored in the demand or auto log memory. The COUNT pa- rameter shows the number of auto log readings remaining during the current log session. Press the Enter or Exit button to exit this display and to return to the AUTO LOG menu.

  • Page 69: Print Data

    7 Menu Functions Logging Menu Subsequent entries in the log consist of the reading number, channel, measure- ment value, units, and the time of each entry. Press the LR buttons to jump 100 readings at a time. Hold the UD buttons down to advance quickly through the data.

  • Page 70: Log Stats

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Select ALL DATA to delete all auto log readings or select a specific label to de- lete only the auto log entries for that label. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C DELETE: ALL DATA 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT EXIT ENTER / MENU UNIT...

  • Page 71: Data Labels

    7 Menu Functions Logging Menu both the demand and auto logs. When this function is selected, the bottom por- tion of the display shows the logging statistics. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C DEMAND LOG AUTO LOG COUNT: 6655 FILLED: 4.0% FILLED: 18.5% FREE: 95, 4...

  • Page 72: Default Labels

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide digits. These labels are used to identify logged data when using the demand and auto log functions. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C SELECT: DATA_01 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT EXIT ENTER / MENU UNIT CONTRAST Figure 40 Data Labels Press the LR buttons to select the label to edit.

  • Page 73: System Menu

    7 Menu Functions System Menu this function is selected, the bottom portion of the display instructs the user to press the Enter button to reset the data labels to their default settings. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C RESET DATA LABELS TO DEFAULTS. Press ENTER to continue...

  • Page 74: Comm Setup

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide appear in this menu are COMM SETUP, DATE TIME, PASSWORD, CALI- BRATION, and SYSTEM RESET. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C 1529 HART 0.50 SERNUM COMM DATE PASS- CALI- SYSTEM SETUP TIME WORD BRATION RESET 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT EXIT ENTER / MENU...

  • Page 75: Serial

    7 Menu Functions System Menu ror queue on the display. Once an error has been viewed, it is removed from the error queue. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C PORT: SERIAL 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT EXIT ENTER / MENU UNIT CONTRAST Figure 43 Comm Setup Press the LR buttons to select the port to setup.

  • Page 76: Gpib (Optional)

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide The ECHO parameter allows the user to set the echo (duplex) mode. Selecting ON enables echoing so that all characters received on the serial port are echoed back over the serial port. This mode is useful when using terminal emulation software on a computer to communicate with the instrument.

  • Page 77: Password

    7 Menu Functions System Menu of the display shows the hour, minute, second, time format, day, month, year, and date format. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C HOUR: DAY: MINUTE: MONTH: SECOND: YEAR: 2000 D FORM: M-D-YY T FORM: 24 HR 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT ENTER / MENU UNIT...

  • Page 78: Figure 45 Password

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide word-protect certain parameters. When this function is selected, the bottom portion of the display prompts the user to enter the current password to gain ac- cess to this function. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C ENTER CORRECT PASSWORD FOR ACCESS. PASSWRD: 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT...

  • Page 79: Calibration

    7 Menu Functions System Menu ter the correct password when entering the EDIT PROBE and COPY PROBE functions. If this parameter is set to OFF, a password is not required when en- tering these functions. Press the LR buttons to change the parameter setting. Press the Enter button to save the new setting.

  • Page 80: Figure 47 Select Calibration Channel

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide entered, the bottom portion of the display allows the user to select the channel to view. 24.159C 24.634C 24.142C 24.015C CAL CH: 1529 CHUB E-4 THERMOMETER READOUT EXIT ENTER / MENU UNIT CONTRAST Figure 47 Select Calibration Channel Each channel of the 1529 is calibrated independently and therefore each chan- nel has its own set of calibration parameters which are displayed after the CAL CH parameter is entered.

  • Page 81: System Reset

    7 Menu Functions System Menu The DATE parameter is the date the current calibration was performed. The DUE parameter is the date the current calibration expires. Press the LR buttons to change a setting and the UD buttons to scroll be- tween parameters.
  • Page 82 1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide The system reset does the following: Sets the measure period to 1 second. Sets channel 1 ON, all others OFF. Sets the channel mode to SCAN. Sets moving average to 1. Sets printing to all ports OFF. Stops auto logging.

  • Page 83: Digital Communications Interface

    8 Digital Communications Interface Overview Digital Communications Interface Overview The communication feature allows an external device, such as a computer, to communicate with the 1529 to obtain measurement data and control operating conditions. Communication is accomplished by issuing commands to the 1529 through RS-232 or IEEE-488 communication ports.

  • Page 84: Gpib Communications

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide terface must be terminated with a carriage return or linefeed character. 8.2.2 GPIB Communications The GPIB interface allows the Model 1529 to be connected to an IEEE-488 bus along with other instruments. A system controller can remotely control the op- eration of the Model 1529 and read measurements.
  • Page 85 8 Digital Communications Interface Interface Commands Table 3 Alphabetical List of Commands Command Description Refer To *CLS Clears the status registers Section 8.4.12 *ESE? Returns the Event Status Enable Register Section 8.4.12 *ESE <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF Sets the Event Status Enable Register Section 8.4.12 *ESR? Returns the Event Status Register...
  • Page 86 1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Command Description Refer To CALibrate:AUTO Executes the automatic calibration procedure when using Section 8.4.5 fast measurement mode. CALibrate<chn>:DATE:CALibrate? [MIN|MAX|DEF] Returns the channel calibration date for the specified Section 8.4.5 channel CALibrate<chn>:DATE:CALibrate Sets the channel calibration date for the specified channel Section 8.4.5 (<year>,<month>,<day>)|MIN|MAX|DEF CALibrate<chn>:DATE:DUE? [MIN|MAX|DEF] Returns the recalibration date for the specified channel...
  • Page 87 8 Digital Communications Interface Interface Commands Command Description Refer To FORMat:STAMp? Returns the extended measurement data format setting Section 8.4.1 FORMat:STAMp <bool> Enables extended measurement data format with the Section 8.4.1 FETCh?, MEASure?, and READ? commands INITiate Provided for compatibility but has no effect Section 8.4.2 INITiate:CONTinuous? Provided for compatibility but has no effect...
  • Page 88 1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Command Description Refer To ROUTe:SCAN:MODE? [MIN|MAX|DEF] Returns the current scan mode Section 8.4.3 ROUTe:SCAN:MODE <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF Sets the scan mode Section 8.4.3 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt? [MIN|MAX|DEF] Returns the moving average filter setting Section 8.4.2 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt <num> |MIN|MAX|DEF Sets the moving average filter setting Section 8.4.1 SENSe<chn>:DATA?

  • Page 89: Command Syntax

    8 Digital Communications Interface Interface Commands Command Description Refer To SYSTem:DATE? [MIN|MAX|DEF] Returns the date Section 8.4.10 SYSTem:DATE (<year>,<month>,<day>) Sets the date to the specified year, month, and day Section 8.4.10 SYSTem:ERRor? Returns a system error message from the system error Section 8.4.8 queue SYSTem:KLOCkout? [MIN|MAX|DEF]...

  • Page 90: Commands

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide A mnemonic may end with a numeric suffix that specifies one of a set of inde- pendent function blocks such as input channel data paths. If a numeric suffix is omitted when a particular block must be specified, an error is generated (“Header suffix out of range”).
  • Page 91 8 Digital Communications Interface Commands Password Commands – commands for enabling and disabling the password, for setting the password, and for checking the state of the password. Status Commands – commands to report the status and condition of the instrument. Each section provides the command structure (long and short format), a de- scription of the command purpose, a command example, an example of what the command returns (as applicable to query commands), and notes specific to...

  • Page 92: Measurement Commands

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide <seri> indicates a serial number is required. <res> indicates a resistance value is required. <volt> indicates a voltage value is required. <unit> indicates a temperature unit is required. <pass> indicates a password is required. <port>...

  • Page 93: Fetch? []

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands The AVERage suffix, <n>, specifies the calculation type number. See Table 4 on page 122 for the Statistical Calculation Types. 8.4.1.4 FETCh? [<chn>] Returns the most recent measurement for the specified channel. FETC? 1 0.0000011 1,2,0.0011,mV,14,5,35,2000,9,5 The <chn>...

  • Page 94: Format:stamp

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide 8.4.1.5 FORMat:STAMp? Returns the extended measurement data format setting. See Section 9.4.1.4, FETCh? for details. FORM:STAM? 8.4.1.6 FORMat:STAMp <bool> Enables extended measurement data format with the FETCh?, MEASure? And READ? commands. On power up this is always set to off. FORM:STAM ON 8.4.1.7 MEASure? [<chn>]...

  • Page 95: Initiate

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands 8.4.2.1 INITiate Provided for compatibility but has no effect. INIT 8.4.2.2 INITiate:CONTinuous? Provided for compatibility but has no effect. INIT:CONT? 8.4.2.3 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt? [MIN|MAX|DEF] Returns the moving average filter setting. SENS:AVER:COUN? Specifying the MIN parameter returns a value of 1, specifying the MAX pa- rameter returns a value of 10, and specifying the DEF parameter returns a value of 1.

  • Page 96: Sense:Resistance:range |Min|Max|Def

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide 8.4.2.6 SENSe<chn>:RESistance:RANGe <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF Sets the resistance range setting. SENS4:RES:RANG MIN This command only applies to PRT/Thermistor channels. Executing this com- mand on Thermocouple channels generates a -294, "Incompatible type", error message. The SENSE suffix, <chn>, specifies the channel (1 to 4), or memory channel (5 to 14).

  • Page 97: Trigger:timer? [Min|Max|Def]

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands This command may be password-protected. To access this command: If the SYST:PASS:CONV? command returns a 0 (probe password-protec- tion is disabled), the password is not required. If the SYST:PASS:CONV? command returns a 1 (probe password-protec- tion is enabled), the password must be successfully entered using the SYST:PASS:CEN <pass>...

  • Page 98: Route:close

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide 8.4.3.2 ROUTe:CLOSe <chn> Enables the specified channel. ROUT:CLOS 3 The <chn> parameter specifies the channel (1 to 4) to enable. This comand does not apply to memory channels. 8.4.3.3 ROUTe:OPEN? <chn> Returns the state of the specified channel. Example: ROUT:OPEN? 1 Response: 0 The <chn>...

  • Page 99: Route:scan:mode |Min|Max|Def

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands ROUT:SCAN:MODE? MIN If 0 is returned, the scan mode is simultaneous. If a 1 is returned the scan mode is scan. Specifying the MIN parameter returns a value of 0. Specifying the MAX parameter returns a value of 1. Specifying the DEF parameter returns a value of 1.

  • Page 100: Calculate:Convert:name

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide This command may be password-protected. To access this command: If the SYST:PASS:CONV? command returns a 0 (probe password-protec- tion is disabled), the password is not required. If the SYST:PASS:CONV? command returns a 1 (probe password-protec- tion is enabled), the password must be successfully entered using the SYST:PASS:CEN <pass>...

  • Page 101: Calculate:Convert:parameter:value? [|All]

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands rameters available for the current conversion type, an empty string is returned. The list of parameters depends on the selected conversion type. Characteriza- tion parameters for the various conversion types are listed in Table 8 on page 124, Conversion Types and Parameters.

  • Page 102: Calculate:Convert:snumber

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide CALC:CONV:PRIN 2 “PRB”,CHAN2,”ser”,090105,”TYP”,RES,”RANGE”,0 If no parameters are specified, the ALL parameter is assumed and the parame- ters for all channels are printed to the current port. Specifying the <chn> pa- rameter prints only the parameters for the specified channel (1 to 4) to the current port.

  • Page 103: Calibration Coefficient Commands

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands <volt> parameter is always in mV. The response to this command is a tempera- ture in the currently selected units. The current system units determine the scale of the response. 8.4.5 Calibration Coefficient Commands The calibration coefficient commands are used for querying and setting the channel calibration date, due date, linearity, offset, scale, and RJC.

  • Page 104: Calibrate:Date:due (,,)|Min|Max|Def

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide CAL1:DATE:DUE? 2001,9,21 The CALibrate suffix, <chn>, specifies the channel (1 to 4). This command does not apply to memory channels. The response is returned in the format, <year>,<month>,<day>. Specifying the MIN parameter returns a value of 2000,1,1.

  • Page 105: Calibrate:Parameter:offset |Min|Max|Def

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands 8.4.5.7 CALibrate<chn>:PARameter:OFFSet<n> <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF Sets the calibration offset parameter for the specified channel. CAL1:PAR:OFFS2 5 The CALibrate suffix, <chn>, specifies the channel (1 to 4). This command does not apply to memory channels. For PRT/Thermistor channels, the calibra- tion offset suffix <n>...

  • Page 106: Calibrate:Parameter:linearity? [Min|Max|Def]

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide value for the specified scale parameter. Specifying the MIN, MAX, or DEF pa- rameter sets the scale parameter to the minimum, maximum, or default value respectively. This command is password-protected. To access this command, the password must be successfully entered using the SYST:PASS:CEN <pass>...

  • Page 107: Calibrate:Parameter:rjc? [Min|Max|Def]

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands 8.4.5.12 CALibrate<chn>:PARameter:RJC? [MIN|MAX|DEF] Returns the calibration RJC offset parmeter for the specified channel. CAL1:PAR:RJC? This command only applies to Thermocouple channels. Executing this com- mand on PRT/Thermistor channels generates a -294, "Incompatible type" error message. The RJC suffix, <chn>, specifies the channel (1 to 4).

  • Page 108: Display:lamp? [Min|Max|Def]

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide DISP:RES 3 The <num> parameter specifies the number of decimal places to display. This parameter can be 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Specifying the MIN, MAX or DEF parameter sets the display resolution to the minimum, maximum, or default value respec- tively.

  • Page 109: Display:window? [Min|Max|Def]

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands 8.4.6.7 DISPlay:WINDow? [MIN|MAX|DEF] Returns the current display set. DISP:WIND? Specifying the MIN parameter returns a value of 1. Specifying the MAX pa- rameter returns a value of 9. Specifying the DEF parameter returns a value of 1. 8.4.6.8 DISPlay:WINDow <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF Sets the current display set.

  • Page 110: Logging:automatic:count? [Min|Max|Def]

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide LOG:AUT:DEL 10 Specifying a number in the <num> parameter causes all auto log entries with that label number (1 to 25) to be deleted. If the ALL parameter is specified or no parameter is specified, all auto log entries are deleted. 8.4.7.2 LOGging:AUTomatic:COUNt? [MIN|MAX|DEF] Returns the number of measurements to be stored in the auto log during an auto...

  • Page 111: Logging:automatic:label |Min|Max|Def

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands Specifying the MIN parameter returns a value of 1, Specifying the MAX pa- rameter returns a value of 25. Specifying the DEF parameter returns a value of 8.4.7.6 LOGging:AUTomatic:LABel <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF Sets the current auto log label. LOG:AUT:LAB 4 The <num>...

  • Page 112: Logging:automatic:status

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide If this query returns a 0, an auto log session is not running. If this query returns a 1, an auto log session is running. 8.4.7.10 LOGging:AUTomatic:STATus <bool> Sets the auto log status. LOG:AUT:STAT 0 The <bool>...

  • Page 113: Logging:demand:delete [|All]

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands Therefore, an auto log session that stores 100 measurements actually uses 101 log entries. 8.4.7.14 LOGging:DEMand:DELete [<num>|ALL] Deletes entries from the demand log. LOG:DEM:DEL 5 Specifying a number in the <num> parameter causes all demand log entries with that label number (1 to 25) to be deleted.

  • Page 114: Logging:demand:print [|All [,]]

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide LOG:DEM:POIN? Specifying the MAX parameter returns the total number of entries that can be stored in the demand log. 8.4.7.19 LOGging:DEMand:PRINt [<num>|ALL [,<port>]] Prints the demand log entries. LOG:DEM:PRIN 23,1 DATA_23 1 22.862C 14:59:43 09-05-00 DATA_23 2 9.963 KO 14:59:44 09-05-00 DATA_23 3 23.097C 14:59:45 09-05-00 DATA_23 4 23.202C 14:59:46 09-05-00...

  • Page 115: Logging:label:Name

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands The label suffix, <n>, specifies the number of the label (1 to 25) to retrieve. The label name is returned in string format. 8.4.7.23 LOGging:LABel<n>:NAME <label> Sets the name of the specified label. LOG:LAB18:NAME BATH The label suffix, <n>, specifies the number of the label (1 to 25) to set.

  • Page 116: System:boot:version

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Sets the units to C. Sets the resolution to AUTO. Stops auto logging. Clears the statistical functions. 8.4.8.4 SYSTem:BOOT:VERSion? Returns the boot ROM version. SYST:BOOT:VERS? 0.50 8.4.8.5 SYSTem:CODE:VERSion? Returns the firmware code version. SYST:CODE:VERS? 1.11 8.4.8.6 SYSTem:ERRor?

  • Page 117: Unit:temperature

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands 1994.0 8.4.8.9 UNIT:TEMPerature? Returns the system temperature units. UNIT:TEMP? The response is either C for Celsius, F for Fahrenheit, or K for Kelvin. 8.4.8.10 UNIT:TEMPerature <unit> Sets the system temperature units. UNIT:TEMP C The <unit> parameter is either C or CEL for Celsius, F or FAR for Fahrenheit, or K or Kelvin for Kelvin.

  • Page 118: System:communicate:serial:fduplex |Min|Max|Def

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide A value of 1 is returned if serial port echo (duplex) is ON. A value of 0 is re- turned if serial port echo (duplex) is OFF. Specifying the MIN parameter re- turns a value of 0. Specifying the MAX parameter returns a value of 1. Specifying the DEF parameter returns a value of 1.

  • Page 119: System:communicate:serial:linefeed |Min|Max|Def

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands 8.4.9.8 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:LINefeed <bool>|MIN|MAX|DEF Sets the state of the serial port linefeed setting. SYST:COMM:SER:LIN ON The <bool> parameter turns linefeed on (1 or ON) or off (0 or OFF). Spec- ifying the MIN, MAX, or DEF parameter sets the linefeed to the minimum, maximum, or default respectively.

  • Page 120: System:power:battery

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide The <bool> parameter turns the keypad lockout on (1 or ON) or off (0 or OFF). Specifying the MIN, MAX, or DEF parameter sets the keypad lockout to the minimum, maximum, or default respectively. 8.4.9.13 SYSTem:POWer:BATTery? Returns the current battery charge level.

  • Page 121: Display:time:format? [Min|Max|Def]

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands The <num> parameter specifies the number of the desired date format. See Ta- ble 11 on page 126, Date Formats, for a list of acceptable time formats. Spec- ifying the MIN, MAX, or DEF parameter sets the date format to the minimum, maximum, or default respectively.

  • Page 122: System:time

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide 8.4.10.7 SYSTem:TIME? Returns the current system time. SYST:TIME? 11,43,23 The response is returned in the format, <hour>,<minute>,<second>. Note: The system time is always returned using 24-hour format regardless of the current time format setting. 8.4.10.8 SYSTem:TIME <hour>,<minute>,<second>...

  • Page 123: System:password:conversion? [Min|Max|Def]

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands SYST:PASS:CEN:STAT? The response is either 0 (disabled) or 1 (enabled). A response of 0 indicates password-protected settings cannot be accessed. A response of 1 indicates the password was successfully entered and password-protected settings can be accessed.

  • Page 124: Status Commands

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide 8.4.12 Status Commands The status commands are used for querying and setting the state of the instru- ment registers. For details on the operation of the status registers refer to the IEEE-488.2 and SCPI standards. 8.4.12.1 *CLS Clears the status registers.

  • Page 125: Tst

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands 8.4.12.8 *TST? Performs a self-test and reports any errors that are found. *TST? 8.4.12.9 STATus:MEASure? Reads and clears the Measurement Status Register. STAT:MEAS? The assignment of the bits in this register is as follows: bit 0: channel 1 measurement complete bit 1: channel 2 measurement complete bit 2: channel 3 measurement complete bit 3: channel 4 measurement complete...

  • Page 126: Status:operation

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide STAT:MEAS:ENAB 15 8.4.12.13 STATus:OPERation? Reads and clears the Operation Status Register. STAT:OPER? The assignment of the bits in this register is as follows: bits 0-3: not used bit 4: measurement complete bits 5-15: not used 8.4.12.14 STATus:OPERation:CONDition? Returns the Operation Status Condition Register.

  • Page 127: Status:questionable:condition

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands bit 4: measurement invalid bits 5-15: not used 8.4.12.18 STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? Returns the Questionable Status Condition Register. STAT:QUES:COND? The assignment of the bits in this register is as follows: bits 0-3: not used bit 4: measurement invalid bits 5-15: not used 8.4.12.19 STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? [MIN|MAX|DEF]...

  • Page 128: Statistical Calculation Types

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide 8.4.13 Statistical Calculation Types The statistical calculation types are listed in the following table. Table 4 Statistical Calculation Types Number Type Keyword Average Standard Deviation Minimum Maximum Spread N (Number of Samples) 8.4.14 Field Types The bottom portion of the main display is capable of showing up to eight fields.

  • Page 129: Table 6 Reference (Ref) Keywords

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands Number Keyword Field Type ALOG Logging Indicator BATT Battery Percent Remaining MEAS Number of Seconds Until Next Measurement Note: When the field type reference (REF) is selected, the displayed keyword changes depending on the probe type. The reference display keywords are de- tailed in the following table.

  • Page 130: Conversion Types And Parameters

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide 8.4.15 Conversion Types and Parameters Table 7 lists the probe types, conversion types, mnemonics, and serial port re- sponses. Table 8 lists the conversioin types and their parameters. Table 7 Conversion Types, Mnemonics, and Serial Port Responses Probe Type Conversion Type Mnemonic...

  • Page 131: Port Numbers

    8 Digital Communications Interface Commands Conversion Type Parameters TC-K RJC, RJT, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3 VIN[mV] <none> TC-B RJC, RJT, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3 TC-E RJC, RJT, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3 TC-J RJC, RJT, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3 TC-N RJC, RJT, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3 TC-R...

  • Page 132: Date And Time Formats

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide 8.4.17 Date and Time Formats The following tables list the acceptable date and time formats and their number setting. Table 11 Date Formats Number Format MM-DD-YY MM-DD-YYYY DD/MM/YY DD/MM/YYYY Table 12 Time Formats Number Format H:MM:SSAM/PM (12-hour format) HH:MM:SS (24-hour format)

  • Page 133: Calibration

    9 Calibration PRT and Thermistor Calibration Calibration Each channel of the 1529 is calibrated independently of the other channels and has its own set of calibration parameters. The 1529 should be calibrated at reg- ular intervals to ensure that it continues to measure with proper accuracy. Cali- bration should only be done by qualified, authorized personnel.

  • Page 134: Prt Calibration Procedure

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide The calibration parameters C0, C100, and C400 can be adjusted to optimize the accuracy. These password-protected parameters are accessed from the CALI- BRATION function of the SYSTEM menu. 9.1.2 PRT Calibration Procedure Calibration requires adjustment of the C0, C100, and C400 parameters at three specific input resistances.

  • Page 135: Thermistor Calibration Parameters

    9 Calibration PRT and Thermistor Calibration 3. Connect a 400 resistor (6 ppm accuracy) to the input and measure its resistance. Note the average error in the measurement. Adjust the C400 parameter by subtracting the measured error. For example, if the input is exactly 400.0000 and the readout shows 399.9913 , adjust the C400 parameter by adding 0.0087.

  • Page 136: Thermocouple Calibration

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Connect a 10 k resistor (25 ppm accuracy) to the input and measure its resistance. Note the average error in the measurement. Adjust the C10K parameter by subtracting the measured error. For example, if the input is exactly 10.00000 k and the readout shows 10.00295 k , adjust the C10K parameter by subtracting 2.95.

  • Page 137: Calibration Procedure

    9 Calibration Thermocouple Calibration Table 14 Calibration Parameters Parameter Description Adjusts the voltage accuracy of at 0 mV C100 Adjusts the voltage accuracy of at 100 mV Adjusts the internal RJC accuracy DATE Records the date the thermocouple channel was calibrated Records the date the thermocouple channel calibration expires The calibration parameters can be accessed from the CALIBRATION function of SYSTEM menu...
  • Page 138 1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide sured error. For example, if the thermocouple temperature is actually 0.0°C but the 1529 reads 0.184°C, the CRJ parameter should be adjusted by subtracting 0.184. If it was previously 0.000 it should now be –0.184. Record the date with the DATE parameter.

  • Page 139: Maintenance

    10 Maintenance Maintenance The calibration instrument has been designed with the utmost care. Ease of operation and simplicity of maintenance have been a central theme in the product development. Therefore, with proper care the instrument should require very little maintenance. Avoid operating the instrument in oily, wet, dirty, or dusty environments.

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting

    11 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In case you run into difficulty while operating the 1529 system, this section provides some suggestions that may help you solve the problem. Below are several situations that may arise followed by possible causes and suggested ac- tions you might take.

  • Page 141: Troubleshooting

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide Problem Solution Incorrect resistance or voltage While attempting to measure resistance or voltage, the display shows an incorrect value or no value at reading (..). Consider the following possibilities: Poor or incorrect connection of the probe.

  • Page 142: Self-Test Error Messages

    11 Troubleshooting Downloading Auto Logged Data Message Recommended Action SYSTEMS: BATTERY NOT Cycle the power. INSTALLED Check that the battery is properly connected. Replace the battery. CHANNELS: FAILURE Cycle the power. CALIBRATION: DUE FOR RECAL Check that the instrument date is correct. Recalibrate the instrument and set the recalibration date accordingly.

  • Page 143: Downloading Auto Logged Data

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide b) If you want to save the downloaded data to a file, configure your ter- minal program to capture the incoming text and save it to a text file. Re- fer to your terminal program’s documentation for details on how to do this.

  • Page 144: Emission Testing

    11 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Conducted RF (IEC 61000-4-6). Therefore, the operation of the instrument may be affected by excessive electromagnetic interference and the instrument may not perform within the normal specification limits in such an environment. Criterion C was used for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD, IEC 61000-4-2) and Electric Fast Transit (EFT, Burst, IEC 61000-4-4).

  • Page 145: Battery

    1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide battery, Hart recommends that you allow the battery to discharge com- pletely once a month. You do this by allowing the Model 1529 to operate on battery power until it shuts down on its own. If I allow the battery pack to fully discharge, what happens to the calibra- tion parameters stored in the Model 1529? Parameters used by the Model 1529 are stored in non-volatile RAM (NVRAM).

  • Page 146: Logging

    11 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions set the Model 1529 to average the measurements, the data it logs reflects the moving average setting. How many probe coefficients can I store? Thirteen. Four sets in the main channels and nine sets in memory locations. Are the readings really simultaneous in the simultaneous mode? Yes.
  • Page 147 1529 Chub-E4 Thermometer Readout User’s Guide How do I change the password? Changing the password is explained in Section 8.5.3, Password, of this manual. How often does the Model 1529 need to be recalibrated? We suggest that the unit be calibrated annually, but that may vary based upon usage and your company’s policies.
  • Page 148 Index Index probe 36, 39, 135 COMM SETUP 68 2-wire probe 37 - 38 commands 78 3-wire probe 37 - 38 communication 68, 77 4-wire probe 37 - 38 conformity 138 contrast 15, 23, 136 COPY PROBE 42 AC adapter 19, 23 CVD 38 accessories 17 ASTM E1137 38...
  • Page 149 Index LOGGING OPTIONS 59 EDIT FIELDS 49 EDIT PROBE 34 maintenance 133 EMC 138 MEASURE PERIOD 28, 60 ENABLE CHANNEL 30 measurement 13, 23 environment 10 memory 137 error 136 menu 15, 27 exit 15, 27 menu functions 27 MOVING AVERAGE 31 fast measurement 24, 29 features 7, 15 parts and controls 15...
  • Page 150 Index PRT 21 thermistor 21, 39 - 40 PT-100 38 thermocouple 21, 41 time 48, 70 troubleshooting 135 type rack mounting 17 probe 35 range resistance 37 - 39 reference junction 41, 48 units 15, 19 reset 75 resistance 39, 48 resolution 33, 51 RJC 41 version...

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