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 Table of Contents

Section 1: Description
1.1 General Description……………2
1.2 Physical Description…………...3
1.3 Unpacking……………………… 3
1.4 Specification…………………… 4

Section 2: Operation
2.1 Principles of Operation………...7
2.2 Power…………………………… 8
2.3 Operation……………………….10
2.4 Maintenance……………………13

Section 3: Calibration
3.1 Calibration………………………14
Section 1 Description

1.1 General Description

Your hand-held, battery operated digital

temperature indicator is configured for compatibility
with one of five temperature transducers, J,K,E,T
RTD and Thermister.

Each of the configurations linearizes the analog

output from the transducer to produce a stable and
accurate digital temperature display. Plug-in type
input connectors are used for the transducer input
to provide quick connect and disconnect capability.
The indicator functions are controlled by the key-
board. The liquid crystal display exhibits the value
of the measurement, degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius,
and the low battery voltage indication.

The use of advanced digital design techniques

give the indicator extremely accurate readings and
exceptionally long battery life.

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1.2 Physical Description

The indicator measures 45 mm (1.8 inches) in

Height, 85 mm (3.3 inches) in width, and 145 mm
(5.7 inches) in length. Weight is 230 grams (8.0
ounces). The case is constructed of high impact
plastic.

1.3 Unpacking

The indicator is supplied with the battery installed.

A quick electrical test should be performed to verify
that the indicator is operative. See 2.3 in Section 2
for operating instructions.

Contact our Instrument Repair Department

immediately if any problems are observed after
checking out operation of the unit.

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Specifications

Display:
Liquid crystal display, 7.6 mm (0.3 in.) digit
Height
Operating temperature:
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) 0 to 75% Relative
Humidity
Storage Temperature:
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Battery:
NEDA 1604, 9 Volt
Battery Life:
Thermocouple-2000 hours minimum
Platinum RTD-500 hours minimum
Thermistor- 1200 hours minimum
NMRR:
50 dB @ 50±1 Hz, 0.1° range
35 dB @ 50±1 Hz or 60±1Hz, 1° range
CMRR:
140 dB @ 50±1 Hz, 0.1° range
120 dB @ 50±1 Hz or 60±1Hz, 1° range

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Maximum Common Mode Voltage:
1000VAC(RMS), ±2000V Peak

Accuracy at 22°C (72°F)

1° range: ±0.8°C±0.1% rdg
±1.5°F±0.1% rdg
0.1° range: ±0.25°C±0.1% rdg
±.45°F±0.1% rdg
Stability with time:
90 days: add ±0.05% rdg.
1 year: add ± 0.1% rdg.

Stability with temperature:

Thermocouple:
zero: ±0.03°C/°C
span: ±0.02% rdg/°C (max)
reference junction tracking ±1.0°C (±1.8°F)
from 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)

Platinum RTD: ±0.02°C, ±0.01% rdg/°C

Thermistor: positive- ±0.02°C/°C
negative-±0.04°C/°C

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450 Range Table

1 -189 C to +1372 C
Type -308 F to +2501 F
K -139.8 C to +203.7 C
0.1
-219.7 F to +398.7 F
-194 C to +1200 C
1
Type -318 F to +2192 F
J -117.4 C to +203.5 C
0.1
-179.4 F to +398.7 F
-212 C to +1000 C
1
Type -351 F to +1832 F
E -137.2 C to +203.5 C
0.1
-215.0 F to +398.4 F
-217 C to +400 C
1
Type -360 F to +752 F
T -148.2 C to +203.9 C
0.1
-234.8 F to +399.0 F
-233 C to +904 C
1
-388 F to +1660 F
RTD
-102.9 C to +203.5 C
0.1
-153.2 F to +398.3 F
-25.7 C to +103.2 C
Thermister 0.1
-14.4 F to +217.8 F

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 Section 2 Operation

2.1 Principles of Operation

The temperature indicator uses two ICs to digitize

and display the analog input signal.

One IC performs the conversion of the analog

input to the digital equivalent via 24 bit delta-
sigma analog to digital converter. Battery voltage
is also monitored by this IC and a thermistor
supplies the reference junction correction signal.

The other IC receives input from the analog

to digital converter, linearizes and drives the
LCD display. Front panel buttons are also
monitored.

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2.2 Power

When battery voltage reaches about 6 volts, the

display will exhibit a flashing: “LOW BAT” indication.
A minimum of 20 hours of operation time remains
upon initial appearance of the “LOW BAT” indication.
When the battery voltage drops below 5 volts, an
overload indications of three columns of dashes will
appear on the display in addition to the flashing
“LOW BAT” symbol.

The indicator uses a NEDA 1604 (or equivalent) 9

Volt battery. The battery will provide a minimum of
2000 hours of continuous thermocouple operation,
500 hours of RTD operation, or 1200 hours of
thermistor operation. To replace the battery, follow
these steps.

Note: The indicator must be OFF when

Replacing the battery.

Step 1: Place the indicator face down on a flat

surface and remove the four screws located in

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the recesses or each corner of the case bottom.

Step 2: Carefully pull the case halves straight

apart so as not to damage the internal connectors.

Step 3. Install the new battery. Close the case and

reinstall the four screws.

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2.3 Operation

Step 1: Insert temperature sensor plug into the

indicator input jack. Failure to insert a probe results
in a overload condition of three columns of dashes
showing on the display.

Step 2: Turn the indicator ON by pressing the °F

or °C key. The display can be switched to read the
temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
without affecting calibration.

Step 3: Select the display range of 1° (wide range,

low resolution) or 0.1° (narrow range, high
resolution) with the 1°/0.1° key.

Note: The thermistor unit has

a fixed resolution of 0.1°.

Step 4: By pressing and holding the HOLD key,

The last reading will be displayed as long as the
hold key is depressed. After the hold key is released,
the indicator will revert to its normal display mode.
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Step 5: Observe and or record the temperature
value.

Step 6: Turn instrument off by pressing the OFF

key.

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 Probe Display F/C
Input Jack Value Indication
Low
Battery
Voltage
Indication
F
C
To Hold
Display
Press and
450 SERIES
hold key to
retain last
reading on
the display.
ON
HOLD .F
1
0.1
Press this
ON
key to
turn OFF
OFF .C

Range Selector
Press C or F keys to
turn ON and/or
temperature scale

Operation Features

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2.4 Maintenance

Normal maintenance of the indicator consists of

occasional cleaning with a soft, damp cloth,
replacement of the battery as required, and
calibration as outlined in Section 3.

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 Section 3 Calibration

3.1 Calibration

Units with serial numbers beginning with the

letter N use the calibration procedure outlined
below. Older units do not display version
numbers and use the calibration procedures
on page 19 .

The calibration procedure should be performed

by a qualified instrumentation service technician.
The indicator may be brought to any instrumentation
calibration and repair laboratory (metrology lab) for
the service (this manual should accompany the
instrument). This procedure should be done at least
once a year to guarantee continued performance
within the specification.

The instrument should be calibrated at an ambient

temperature of 22° C with a thermocouple simulator

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with a minimum accuracy of ±0.1 degree
Fahrenheit or ±0.2 degree Centigrade.

Step 1. Ensure the unit is turned off. Connect the

output of the thermocouple simulator to the input
of the indicator using the appropriate
thermocouple wire. Set the simulator output to 0°C

Step 2. Locate the calibration switch on the back

of the case labeled “Zero”. Remove the black
button. Using a small screw drive or flat end of the
trimmer pot, press the cal switch once. The display
should read version and then switch to ambient
temperature; press the switch one more time. The
display should indicate .0.0 °C

Step 3. Press the switch one more time, the

display should read max calibration temperature
(for K type: 13.2.0, for J type: 9.6.0, for T type:
3.5.0, and for E type: 9.5.0) Now, set the simulator
output to display temperature as show in table
below.

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NOTE: If you want to cancel the calibration
mode press OFF button in front of the unit.

For T/C type K set simulator @ 1320 °C

J set simulator @ 960 °C
T set simulator @ 350 °C
E set simulator @ 950 °C

Press the switch one more time and wait for a few
seconds until display switches to 0.0 set simulator
to 0°C. Press switch one more time. Unit should
shut-off.

Step 4. Now, turn the unit on from front panel.

Make sure the unit in degree C mode. Verify that
the unit is within specification throughout its range.

Step 5. If unit does not meet specification as 0°C

then repeat calibration procedure,
Instead of setting simulator as 0°C, set it at the
temperature indicated by the unit in measurement
mode as 0°C. For example in measure mode, unit
may display .2°C with simulator as 0°C. During
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calibration procedure, set simulator at .2°C instead
of 0 °C. Repeat the calibration procedure again.

Step 6. Verify calibration once finished.

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 Ra Rb
Rc
GND 10
Ref J 2
5
+IN 1
6
-1.23V 3
8
+3.7V 9
4
7

Ra - Full Scale Adj.

Rb Zero Adj.
Rc +Full Scale Adj.

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Calibration- Thermocouple Type K, J and
T
and E

Equipment List

• 4 ½ digit voltmeter
• Voltage Calibrator:
Resolution, 1uV; accuracy ±0.01% (±2uV)
• Ice Bath, 0.00 °C ± 0.05°C
• Jumper lead terminated in mini-clips

For optimum results, the calibration should be

performed with an ambient temperature from 20°
24°C (68° to 75°F). Refer to the figure on the
previous page for the locations of all testpoints
and adjustments.

a. Turn the indicator ON by pressing the °C key.

b. For types K, J, E and T units only, switch

the indicator to the 0.1° range.

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c. Remove the bottom case of the indicator.
d. Adjust the voltage calibrator for an output of
0.000mV and connect the minus lead from the
calibrator to “GND” and the positive lead
from the calibrator to “;+IN”, on the indicator
printed circuit board.

e. Disable the reference junction by jumpering

together the “REF J” and “GND” testpoints,
using a jumper lead terminated in mini-clips.

f. Adjust Rb for an indicator display of 0.0°C.

g. Connect the DVM LO lead to “GND”, on the

indicator printed circuit board.

h. Using HI lead of DVM, measure voltage

at the “-1.23V” testpoint: disregarding
polarity indication, record the voltage.

i. Move the DVM HI lead to the “3.7V”

testpoint and record the voltage (disregard

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 polrity).

j. The voltage measured at the “3.7V” test-

point should be 3.007 times larger than
the voltage measured at the “-1.23V” test-
point. Adjust Rc (which varies the +3.7V
line to attain the proper ratio.

k. Switch the indicator to the 1° range.

l. Adjust the voltage calibrator for an output of

+53.782mV for type K; +57.942mV for type J;

+75.983mV for type E; +18.824mV for type T;

m. Adjust Ra for an indicator display of +995°C

for type E, or 1000°C for type J, or +1340°C
for type K, or +367°C for type T.

n. Reassemble the indicator.

o. Perform the zero calibration.

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Calibration- Thermistor Type

Equipment List

• 4 ½ digit voltmeter
• Precision decade box:
Resolution, 0.01 ohm ; accuracy ±0.02%
• Ice Bath, 0.00 °C ± 0.05°C
• Electro Scientific Industries DB-62 or
equivalent

a. Turn the indicator ON by pressing the °C key.

b. Remove the bottom case of the indicator.

c. Connect a precision resistance box to the

terminals on the phone input jack; set the
resistance box to 7,280 ohms.

d. Connect the DVM LO lead to “GND”, on the

indicator printed circuit board.

e. Using HI lead of DVM, measure voltage

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 at the “-1.23V” testpoint: disregarding
polarity indication, record the voltage.

f. Move the DVM HI lead to the “3.7V”

testpoint and record the voltage (disregard
polarity).

g. The voltage measured at the “3.7V” test-

point should be 3.007 times larger than
the voltage measured at the “-1.23V” test-
point. Adjust Rc (which varies the +3.7V
line to attain the proper ratio.

h. Adjust Rb for an indicator display of 0.2°C.

i. Set the resistance box to 148.4 ohms.

j. Adjust Ra for an indicator display of +101.0°C.

k. Reassemble the indicator.

l. Perform the zero calibration

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Calibration- Platinum RTD

Equipment List

• 4 ½ digit voltmeter
• Precision decade box:
• Resolution, 0.01 ohm ; accuracy ±0.02%
• Ice Bath, 0.00 °C ± 0.05°C
• Electro Scientific Industries DB-62 or
equivalent

a. Turn the indicator ON by pressing the °C key.

b. Remove the bottom case of the indicator.

c. Connect a precision resistance box to the

terminals on the RTD input jack and set the
resistance box to 100.04 ohms.

d. Using HI lead of DVM, measure voltage

at the “-1.23V” testpoint: disregarding
polarity indication, record the voltage.

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e. Move the DVM HI lead to the “3.7V”
testpoint and record the voltage (disregard
polrity).

f. The voltage measured at the “3.7V” test-

point should be 3.007 times larger than
the voltage measured at the “-1.23V” test-
point. Adjust Rc (which varies the +3.7V
line to attain the proper ratio.

g. Adjust Rb for an indicator display of 32.2°F.

h. Adjust Ra for an indicator display of +196.0°C.

i. Reassemble the indicator.

Perform the zero calibration

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Zero Calibration

a. Turn the indicator on by pressing the °C

key.

b. Set the indicator to the 0.1° range.

c. Connect the ice bath probe to the indicator

Input jack.

d. Place the probe in a stable ice bath (0.00C

±0.05°C and adjust the ZERO pot (Rb)
located beneath the plug on the rear case
for an indicator display of 0.0°C.

e. Replace the rubber plug.

Calibration is complete.

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