QUICK START GUIDE To ensure best results please read the complete manual. Connect probe. Press the on/off key. Press again to turn on backlight. Select °C or °F display using °C/°F key. Insert probe in sample. Allow adequate time for reading to stabilize.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Temp-16 Precision Thermometer.This versatile hand-held instrument provides highly accurate temperature measurements and is designed for easy operation which includes the following features: • Operator selection Celsius Fahrenheit scale • Resolution of 0.1° (auto ranging) •...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Voltages present at the RTD may also be present at the battery terminals. Always disconnect when changing batteries. W W ARNING This instrument is designed to accept low level signals supplied by standard 100 Ω RTDs. Under no circumstances should the input voltage exceed the specified 10 v rms.
SPECIFICATIONS Platinum RTD Probes 100 ohm platinum: alpha = 0.003850 –200 °C to 850 °C (–392 °F to 1562 °F) Out of range display: “Ur”, “Or”, “OPEN” Range Accuracy –200.0 to –100.0 °C ±2.0 °C (±4.0 °F) (–392 to –148 °F) –99.9 to 199.9 °C ±0.2 °C (±0.4 °F)
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Weight Without armour 267 g 362 g With armour Meets IEC-529 IP-54 for dust Ingress Protection and water-resistant (With Probe enclosures. Attached) EN61326-1/A1: CE Compliance 1998 (EU EMC Directive)
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Voltages present at the RTD may also be present at the battery terminals. Always disconnect when changing batteries. Weak batteries should not be left in the instrument. Dead batteries can leak and cause damage to unit. The typical battery life is about 700 hours.
INSERTING AND REMOVING OPTIONAL RUBBER ARMOUR Figure 1: Removing Optional Rubber Armour To insert thermometer into the optional rubber armor, slide in from the top of meter before pushing the bottom edges of meter down to set it into position. Lift up the stand at the back of meter for bench top applications if necessary.
ASSEMBLING OPTIONAL HANDSFREE ACCESORIES You can use the optional magnets and strap in the Hands Free Kit accessories for hands- free operations. Figure 2: Hands Free Kit...
CONNECTING AN RTD PROBE Use the correct 100 Ω RTD (alpha = 0.003850) for your instrument. Using an incorrect probe type will result in erroneous readings. Insert the 3-pin plug into the mating connector instrument. RTD Input Figure 3: Top view of RTD Thermometer...
KEY FUNCTIONS Figure 4: Keypad Toggles between Celsius or Fahrenheit in measurement mode °C/°F and user calibration mode. Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to enter Calibration mode if field calibration is unprotected. Activates/ Deactivates freezing of the measured reading while in hold measurement mode.
10. MEASUREMENT MODE Press the on/off key. The thermometer performs a self-test and all display digits and indicators should remain approximately two seconds before the meter enters measurement mode. If a probe is not connected or if the probe is defective, the display will indicate “OPEN”.
11. SELECTING TEMPERATURE SCALE °c 24.6 °C/°F °F 75.4 Figure 8: Press °C/°F key to toggle between °C and °F Select °C or °F by pressing the °C/°F key. Each time the pressed, temperature scale will switch. Switching between °C and °F can be done at any time during operation.
12. MIN AND MAX FUNCTION Press the min/max key to toggle between the minimum and maximum readings. The minimum and maximum reading function is ideal for monitoring unattended operations while continually displaying every temperature change that occurs. minimum and maximum values are sensed and automatically stored.
0°C (32°F) to compensate for probe offset error. Use the field calibration feature to improve thermometer/probe accuracy. The Temp-16 Precision RTD Thermometer comes with a calibration lock function to prevent accidental changes to calibration settings. A field calibration can only be performed when the function has been unlocked.
15. CLEAR FIELD CALIBRATION To clear user calibration: 1. Turn the thermometer off. 2. Hold the cal key down while pressing the on/off key. 3. The measurement mode window appears without the CAL indicator to indicate that the user calibration has been successfully cleared.
4. When the cal and hold keys are released, the unit will go to measurement mode (Figure 11). STABLE °c Figure 11: Unit goes to measurement mode 17. FIELD CALIBRATION LOCKOUT The calibration lockout feature prevents any field calibration changes. lockout remains in effect until an unlock has been performed.
4. When the cal and °C/°F keys are released, the unit will return to measurement mode (Figure 13). STABLE °c Figure 13: Unit returns to measurement mode 18. MAINTENANCE Properly used, the thermometer should maintain calibration indefinitely and not require service other than...
20. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Power on Batteries not in Insert batteries. but no place or wrong or re-insert display polarity. batteries in correct polarity. “OPEN” Probe not Make sure probe display connected is firmly on LCD connected. “Ur” or Measurement Ensure “Or”...
21. SERVICE There are no internal adjustments or user replaceable parts. Note: Serial number label is located behind the meter. 22. REPLACEMENT METER & ACCESSORIES Thermo Item Scientific Rubber Armour with Stand 35427-80 Hands Free Kit (Two 35427-85 Magnets and a Strap) General-purpose probe, 10 in long x 0.188 in dia.
23. WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants this product to be free from significant deviations from published specifications for a period of three years. If repair or adjustment is necessary within the warranty period, the problem will be corrected at no charge if it is not due to misuse or abuse on your part as determined by the Manufacturer.
25. INNOCAL® CALIBRATION AND REPAIR SERVICES (NORTH AMERICA) Optimum performance of your temperature- measuring instrument is not a timeless condition. To ensure quality measurements, have your instrument calibrated regularly. Trust InnoCal® to satisfy your calibration and equipment repair needs. With over a decade of service, we've helped thousands of customers meet...
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26. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you have any questions about the use of this product, contact the Manufacturer or authorized seller. For more information on OAKTON Instruments Products, please contact your nearest distributor or visit our web site listed below: OAKTON Instruments P.O.
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