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Oakton Temp-14 Instruction Manual
Summary of Temp-14
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Instruction manual temp-14 single input thermistor thermometer 68x481902 rev 0 10/08 part of thermo fisher scientific.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. Quick start guide..................................... 1 2. Introduction .............................................. 2 3. Safety precautions ................................... 3 4. Specifications........................................... 4 5. Battery installation and replac...
Page 4: 1. Quick
- 1 - 1. Quick start guide to ensure best results please read the complete manual. 1. Connect probe. 2. Press the on/off key. Press again to turn on backlight. 3. Select °c or °f display using °c/°f key. 4. Insert probe in sample. Allow adequate time for reading to stabilize. Response time will vary...
Page 5: 2. Introduction
2. Introduction thank you for choosing the temp-14 thermistor thermometer. This sturdy handheld thermometer provides highly accurate temperature measurements using thermistor probes. The instrument is easy to use and includes the following features: • operator selection of celsius or fahrenheit scal...
Page 6: 3. Safety
- 3 - 3. Safety precautions voltages present at the thermistors may also be present at the battery terminals. Always disconnect the thermistor when changing batteries. W warning this instrument is designed to accept low level signals supplied by standard 400 series thermistors. Under no circumstance...
Page 7: 4. Specifications
- 4 - 4. Specifications range –40 to 150 °c (–40.0 to 302.0 °f) resolution 0.1 °c (0.1 °f) accuracy ±0.2 °c (±0.4 °f) in range -40 °c to 125 °c (-40 °f to 257) ±0.5 °c (±0.9 °f) in range 125°c to 150 °c (257to 302 °f) lcd display 4+4 digit, 58 x 40mm dual-line display with backlight out of range dis...
Page 8: 5. Battery
- 5 - 5. Battery installation and replacement voltages present at the thermistors may also be present at the battery terminals. Always disconnect the thermistor when changing batteries. Weak batteries should not be left in the instrument. Dead batteries can leak and cause damage to unit. The typical...
Page 9: 6. Inserting
- 6 - 6. Inserting and removing optional rubber armour 1. 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. 2. To ...
Page 10: 7. Assembling
- 7 - 7. Assembling optional handsfree accesories you can use the optional magnets and strap in the hands free kit accessories for hands-free operations. Figure 1: hands free kit.
Page 11: 8. Connecting
- 8 - 8. Connecting a thermistor use the correct thermistor (series 400) for your instrument. Using an incorrect probe will result in erroneous readings. (series 500 thermistor probes may be used along with the supplied correction chart to convert meter readings to actual readings to actual temperat...
Page 12: 9. Key
- 9 - 9. Key functions figure 3: keypad °c/°f toggle between celsius or fahrenheit. Cal activates calibration mode for 0°c offset calibration (after field calibration enabled). Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to enter calibration mode if field calibration is unprotected. Hold activates/ deacti...
Page 13: 10.
- 10 - 10. Display overview figure 4: meter display °c/°f celsius or fahrenheit indicator. Min minimum reading annunciator. Max maximum reading annunciator. 3 bar : 700 – 550 hours 2 bar : 350 – 550 hours 1 bar : 150 – 350 hours blinking: cal blinks during calibration mode. Remains in display indica...
Page 14: 11. Measurement Mode
- 11 - 11. Measurement mode press the on/off key. The thermometer performs a self-test and all display digits and indicators should remain on for 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 “o...
Page 15: 13. Min And Max Function
- 12 - 12. Selecting temperature scale 24.6 °c 75.4 °f °c/°f figure 7: press °c/°f key to toggle between °c and °f select °c or °f by pressing the °c/°f key. Each time the key is pressed, the temperature scale will switch. Switching between °c and °f can be done at any time during operation. Each ti...
Page 16: 14. Auto Off Function
- 13 - 14. Auto off function the thermometer has a default auto off function of 17.5 minutes. To deactivate this function, press both the min/max key and the on/off key at the same time when turning on the thermometer. “a.Off no” flashes to show indicate that the auto off function has been disabled ...
Page 17: Cal Key.
- 14 - with distilled water. Allow temperature to stabilize. 2. Press and release the calkey for 3 seconds to enter the calibration mode. The cal indicator starts blinking. Release the cal key. 3. If the measured temperature is from –5°c to 5°c (23 to 41°f) when the temperature reading is stable, pr...
Page 18: Calkey And Holdkey Down
- 15 - 17. Field calibration unlock the calibration unlock feature enables field calibration operation. To unlock field calibration: 1. Turn the thermometer off. 2. Hold the calkey and holdkey down simultaneously, then press the on/offkey. 3. The “cal” indicator appears momentarily with the version-...
Page 19: Calkey And °C/°F Key
- 16 - 18. Field calibration lockout the calibration lockout feature prevents any field calibration changes. The lockout remains in effect until an unlock has been performed. To lock the field calibration operation: 1. Turn the thermometer off. 2. Hold the calkey and °c/°f key simultaneously, then p...
Page 20: 19. Maintenance
- 17 - 19. Maintenance properly used, the thermometer should maintain calibration indefinitely and not require service other than occasional cleaning of the housing and changing of the batteries. Do not clean with abrasives or solvents. Use mild detergents; never immerse nor use excessive fluid. 20....
Page 21: 22. Trouble Shooting
- 18 - 22. Trouble shooting the following chart lists the most probable faults. There are no internal adjustments or user-replaceable parts. Problem solution no display check condition of batteries. Check that batteries are inserted properly. Display shows “ur“ measurement under range (-40°c/ - 40°f...
Page 22: 23. Accessories
- 19 - 23. Accessories replacement meter and meter accessories item oakton rubber armour with stand 35427-80 hands free kit (two magnets and a strap) 35427-85 general purpose 400 series probe, ss 316, 5 ft cable, 10” (l) x 0.188” (dia), 4 second time constant. 93824-00 ptfe-coated general- purpose p...
Page 23: 24. Warranty
- 20 - 24. 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...
Page 24: Repair Services
- 21 - 26. 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 ne...
Page 25: Convenient Reminders
- 22 - convenient reminders it’s so easy to keep your instruments functioning properly. Based on your requirements, innocal will send you a reminder when it’s time to re-certify or service your instrument. We provide you with the documentation you need to meet your most stringent quality requirement...
Page 26: Enough?
- 23 - are your calibration certificates good enough? Innocal surpasses the competition by providing the most complete certificates as required by nist. All of our certificates include measured data and point-by-point measurement uncertainty, and by request, we’ll provide test accuracy and test unce...
Page 28: Technical Assistance
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. Box 5136 vernon hills,...