Oakton Temp-16 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Precision RTD Thermometer

Summary of Temp-16

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    Instruction manual temp-16 precision rtd thermometer 68x481904 rev 0 09/09 part of thermo fisher scientific.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents quick start guide............................................ 1 1. Introduction .............................................. 2 2. Safety precautions................................... 3 3. Specifications........................................... 4 4. Battery installation and rep...

  • Page 5: Quick Start Guide

    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 depend...

  • Page 6: 1. Introduction

    2 1. Introduction thank you for choosing the temp-16 precision rtd thermometer.This versatile hand-held instrument provides highly accurate temperature measurements and is designed for easy operation which includes the following features: • operator selection of celsius or fahrenheit scale • resolut...

  • Page 7: 2. Safety

    3 2. Safety precautions voltages present at the rtd may also be present at the battery terminals. Always disconnect the rtd when changing batteries. W warning this instrument is designed to accept low level signals supplied by standard 100 Ω rtds. Under no circumstances should the input voltage exce...

  • Page 8: 3. Specifications

    4 3. 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 (–392 to –148 °f) ±2.0 °c (±4.0 °f) –99.9 to 199.9 °c (–148 to 392 °f) ±0.2 °c (±0.4 °f) 200.0 to 850.0 °c (39...

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    5 weight without armour with armour 267 g 362 g ingress protection (with probe attached) meets iec-529 ip-54 for dust and water-resistant enclosures. Ce compliance en61326-1/a1: 1998 (eu emc directive).

  • Page 10: 4. Battery

    6 4. Battery installation and replacement voltages present at the rtd may also be present at the battery terminals. Always disconnect the rtd 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 ab...

  • Page 11: 5. Inserting

    7 5. Inserting and removing optional rubber armour figure 1: 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...

  • Page 12: 6. Assembling

    8 6. 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.

  • Page 13: Connecting An Rtd Probe

    9 7. 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 on the top of the instrument. Figure 3: top view of rtd thermometer rtd input.

  • Page 14: 8. Key

    10 8. Key functions figure 4: keypad °c/°f toggles between celsius or fahrenheit in measurement mode and user calibration mode. Cal press and hold this key for 3 seconds to enter calibration mode if field calibration is unprotected. Hold activates/ deactivates freezing of the measured reading while ...

  • Page 15: Display Overview

    11 9. Display overview figure 5: 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 indicating ...

  • Page 16: 10. Measurement

    12 10. 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 “open”...

  • Page 17: 11. Selecting

    13 11. Selecting temperature scale 24.6 °c 75.4 °f 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 key is pressed, the temperature scale will switch. Switching between °c and °f can be done at any time during operation. Each time you tur...

  • Page 18: 12. Min

    14 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. The minimum and maximum values are sensed an...

  • Page 19: 14. Calibration

    15 14. Calibration the cal function allows single point calibration of the thermometer at 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 ...

  • Page 20: 15. Clear

    16 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. 16. Field calibration u...

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    17 4. When the cal and holdkeys are released, the unit will go to measurement mode (figure 11). °c stable figure 11: unit goes to measurement mode 17. Field calibration lockout the calibration lockout feature prevents any field calibration changes. The lockout remains in effect until an unlock has b...

  • Page 22: Cal

    18 4. When the cal and °c/°f keys are released, the unit will return to measurement mode (figure 13). °c stable figure 13: unit returns to measurement mode 18. Maintenance properly used, the thermometer should maintain calibration indefinitely and not require service other than occasional cleaning o...

  • Page 23: 20. Troubleshooting

    19 20. Troubleshooting problem cause solution power on but no display batteries not in place or wrong polarity. Insert batteries. Or re-insert batteries in correct polarity. “open” display on lcd probe not connected make sure probe is firmly connected. “ur” or “or” display on lcd measurement over (o...

  • Page 24: 21. Service

    20 21. Service there are no internal adjustments or user replaceable parts. Note: serial number label is located behind the meter. 22. Replacement meter & accessories item thermo scientific rubber armour with stand 35427-80 hands free kit (two magnets and a strap) 35427-85 general-purpose probe , 10...

  • Page 25: 23. Warranty

    21 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 ...

  • Page 26: 25. Innocal®

    22 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....

  • Page 27: Convenient Reminders

    23 years of experience and extensive technical data. 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 t...

  • Page 28: Enough?

    24 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 uncertai...

  • Page 29: 26. Technical

    25 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. Box 5136 vernon...

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