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AM8010 Precision Thermometer
User’s Guide

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Table of Contents
1 Package List...........................................................................................................2
2 Important Safety Information ................................................................................2
3 Introduction............................................................................................................4
4 General Operations ................................................................................................8
4.1 Mode switch setting.......................................................................................8
4.2 Battery installation.........................................................................................8
4.3 Power with external adapter and USB...........................................................9
4.4 Sensor connection..........................................................................................9
4.5 Power on/off control ....................................................................................10
4.6 Display of measurement results...................................................................10
4.7 TOUCHPAD operating................................................................................11
5 Connecting to a Computer Using USB Interface.................................................12
5.1 Installation of USB driver to a computer.....................................................12
5.2 Cool Edge USB Viewer Software................................................................16
6 Sensor Parameters Input/Adjustment...................................................................18
7 Calibrations..........................................................................................................24
7.1 Instrument Calibration .................................................................................24
7.2 System Calibration.......................................................................................26
8 Sensor Connector Assembly and Pin Configuration ...........................................30
9 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability........................................................32

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1 Package List
The following items are included in this package：
One AM8010 Precision Thermometer.
One USB cable.
Two AAA Batteries.
One 5-pin sensor connector.
One CD with following software:
1. Cool Edge USB Viewer
2. USB driver.
2 Important Safety Information
AM8010 is designed to be a high accuracy temperature
measurement and calibration instrument that can be used in labs
and fields. Users should read and understand the following
Warning to avoid electrical shoot and injuries.
Warnings:
Do NOT use the instrument in an environment with high
moisture or damp conditions
Do NOT use the instrument in applications other than
specified as temperature measurement and calibrations
Do NOT clean the instrument with solvents
Do NOT apply voltage more than specified in this manual
Do NOT place the instrument in a hot or cold environment
Do NOT place any weight on top of the instrument
Following Cautions should be followed to avoid damages of the
instrument.
Cautions:
Only use this instrument in the manufacture specified
temperature range.

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Do Not operate this instrument in a wet, dusty or dirty
environment
This instrument together with the probe it connects is
sensitive to mechanical shocks. Do not drop or slam the
instrument in anyway
Only trained personnel can perform calibrations of this
instrument

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3 Introduction
AM8010 Precision Thermometer is a high performance portable
instrument. It works with various types of platinum resistance
thermometer (PRT) sensors for temperature measurement. Its
temperature calculation is based on ITS-90 or CVD formula.
AM8010 Precision Thermometer can be connected to a
computer using an USB cable to do real time temperature data
acquisition.
The main features of AM8010 Precision Thermometer include
the following：
High accuracy, up to 0.03ºC.
High resolution (0.01ºC).
Flexible sensor selection:
o100 ohm PRT with temperature coefficient
α=0.00385.
o100 ohm SPRT or PRT temperature coefficient
α=0.003925.
2.7 inch LCD display
oDisplay with backlight when used with external
power adapter or an USB cable connected to a
computer.
Multi line information display.
Large size touch pad for function controls and parameter
adjustments.
USB interface with a computer for data acquisition and
display using provided software.
Dual power supply
o2 AAA batteries
oExternal power adaptor /computer USB interface.

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Table 3-1: AM8010 Specifications
Temperature Range
-200°C to 850°C, depending on PRT used
Accuracy (meter only)
±0.04°C @ -200°C
±0.03°C @ 0°C
±0.04°C @ 232°C
±0.05°C @ 420°C
±0.06°C @ 660°C
±0.07°C @ 850°C
Resolution
0.01°C (0.001 Ω) over full range
Stability
±0.01°C
Probe
100 Ω RTD, PRT or SPRT
Characterizations
ITS-90 coefficients, Callender Van Dusen
coefficients, IEC-751 (DIN 385)
Sample Interval
1 second
Display
2.7 inch OLED
Display Units
°C, °F, Ω
Excitation Current
1 mA, reversing
Operation Range
15 °C to 35 °C
Thermometer Input
Connectors
5-pin plug
Power Requirements
100-240 V
Dimension
141mm (L) X 25 mm (H) X 89 mm (W)
Weight
0.2 kg (0.5 lbs)

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Figure 2-1: AM8010 front panel.
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of AM8010 and its parameter
display. There are four function keys that are defined as
followings：
MENU
: MENU KEY,
: INCREMENT KEY,
: DECREMENT KEY, and
: RIGHT SHIFT and RETURN KEY.
The top panel of AM8010 is shown in Figure 2-2. There are
three interfaces: “SENSOR”，“USB or EXT POWER”and
power switch “OFF/ON”.

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Figure 2-2: AM8010 Top Panel.
A foldable tilt foot support is mounted on the back of AM8010.
It helps user to put the meter in a stable position with a display
angle.
There is a battery cover on the back side of AM8010 Precision
Thermometer. Two AAA size batteries are used to power the
meter. A sliding switch besides the battery holder can be seen
when the battery cover is opened. This switch is used for
calibration only.
Warnings: Inappropriate setting change to this switch can cause
loss of calibration data. Instructions of using this switch are
shown in 4.1.

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4 General Operations
4.1 Mode switch setting
There are two operating modes of AM8010: Measurement Mode
and Calibration Mode. Users can switch the mode by using a
Mode Switch. The Mode Switch is located near the battery
holder. The default mode is set to Measurement Mode.
Note: Only trained calibration personnel can set the switch to
“Calibration Mode”. See detailed instructions of calibration
procedure in Chapter 7.
The procedures to set this switch are as followings。
1. Turn off AM8010.
2. Open the battery cover at the back side of AM8010. Mode
Switch, which is a sliding switch, is located besides the
battery holder.
3. Text “MEA”and “ADJ”indicate whether AM8010 is set
to “Measurement Mode”or “Calibration Mode”.
4.2 Battery installation
AM8010 works with dual power supplies: battery and USB.
When AM8010 is powered by USB, batteries are not used even
there are batteries installed in the battery holder.
To install the batteries, just open the battery cover at the back
side of AM8010, follow the polarity signs on the battery holders.
AM8010 works with any type of AAA size batteries, like
alkaline or rechargeable batteries.
Caution: Do NOT combine different kind of batteries together.
Make sure the power switch is at “OFF”position when doing
battery installation.

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4.3 Power with external adapter and USB
An AC/DC adapter (AC 100V ~ 240V input, DC5V output) can
be used to power AM8010.
The advantage of using the adapter is that the backlight of the
LCD display will be turned on and it is suitable for dim light
condition.
The connection procedures of the AC/DC adapter are as follows:
1. Connect USB A side to the adapter USB socket.
2. Connect USB mini-B side to “USB”connector of
AM8010.
3. Plug the adapter to AC 100V ~ 240V power point. Switch
on the AC power
4. If AM8010 is not powered on, switch it on. If AM8010 is
already powered by batteries and the power switch is on,
the backlight of LCD should be on.
5. The USB cable can be unplugged at anytime. If AM8010
is powered by batteries, it should still work properly.
AM8010 can be connected to a computer with USB interface. In
this case the computer is the power source for AM8010.
4.4 Sensor connection
PRT Sensors can be connected to the AM8010 “SENSOR”
socket with a 5-pin connector that is provided in this package.
Connecting steps are as followings:
1. Align the notch of sensor plug to the notch of
“SENSOR”socket.
2. Push in the sensor plug. At this moment, do not turn the
knob. A wrong turning of the sensor connector can
cause damage of the socket and plug.
3. After the plug is fully pushed in, turn the knob of the
plug clock-wise until it is fully tightened.

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4. To remove the sensor, just do the reverse way of the
above procedure: turn the plug knob counter clock-wise,
until it is fully untouched, then pull out the plug.
4.5 Power on/off control
The power switch is on the top penal of AM8010. It is marked
with “OFF/ON”text. Users can follow the sign to turn on/off the
meter.
4.6 Display of measurement results
The temperature measurement results are displayed on the LCD
screen. There are four lines of information as shown in Figure 2-
1. The main information is temperature in Celsius (C),
Fahrenheit (F) and sensor resistance (OHM). The other
information includes sensor type, USB connection status,
battery low status and no sensor indications.
The first line is status information line. The second, third and
fourth line shows the measured data, which are temperature or
sensor resistance.
As shown Figure 2-1, the top line is status information line. The
information includes：
1. Status sign. It is a blinking dot at upper left corner. It
should blink under normal conditions.
2. Main measurement parameter. It is located just at right
side of the status sign. It should be either “t =”or “Rt =”
which means the second line information is temperature
(“t=”) or sensor resistance (“Rt=”). The information of
the second line can be changed by users. The details are
shown in “4.7 TOUCHPAD Operation”.
3. USB status. When AM8010 is connected to a computer’s
USB interface，“USB” will show up near center of the
first line.
4. Sensor type. Two types of sensor, “IPRT”or “PRT”, are
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“PRT”on the LCD near the end of the first line. Users
can configure the sensor type by following the
procedures that are detailed in Chapter 6 “Sensor
Parameter Input/Adjustment”.“IPRT”is defined as a
100 Ωsensor with temperature coefficient α=0.00385.
“PRT”is defined as a 100 ΩSPRT/PRT with
temperature coefficient α=0.003925 (WGa≥1.11807).
5. “NO SENSOR”status. “NO SENSOR” will be displayed
when no sensor is connected to AM8010.
6. “LOW BAT”status. “LOW BAT” is displayed when the
batteries are low in power.
The second line shows the measured results with larger fonts to
help users to focus on the key readings. The information of
second, third and fourth line can be scrolled up or down based
on user’s preference.
4.7 TOUCHPAD operating
There are four touch keys on AM8010 front panel. These touch
keys are used for scrolling up/down measurement data, or for
sensor parameter adjustment and calibrations.
Note: These keys are not mechanical push button. They are only
sensitive to finger touch.
When the meter is set to Measurement Mode and are for
user to choose scroll up/down the measured readings in Celsius
(C), Fahrenheit (F) and sensor resistance (OHM).
MENU
and keys can be used for sensor type selection and sensor
parameter adjustment. These two keys are also used in
Calibration Mode (see Chapter 6).

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5 Connecting to a Computer Using USB
Interface
AM8010 is designed with an USB v2.0 compatible interface
(Mini B type) and it can be connected to a PC. The USB
interface serves two important functions as a power source (see
Chapter 4.3) and a link of data acquisition. A free software Cool
Edge Viewer is provide with AM8010 for real time data
acquisition.
5.1 Installation of USB driver to a computer
Important Update: if your PC is running Windows7 (or later
versions) operating system, you can skip USB driver installation
process. These versions of windows OS provide plug-and-play
support for USB drivers. Otherwise, please follow the
instructions below.
a) Power off AM8010.
b) Connect a USB cable (one side USB A type, another side
mini-B type) to a USB socket on a computer.
c) Power on computer and put the attached CD into a CD
drive. Here assume the CD drive is E.
d) Connect USB mini-B side to AM8010. Switch on
AM8010, AM8010 LCD display should show “USB”on
the first line. The computer also should show “Found New
Hardware”.

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e) Select “No, not this time”, then mouse right click on
“Next”,
f) Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”
and then mouse right click on “Next”,

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g) Use “Browse”to find the driver in E. refer to the above
figure，then mouse right click to select “Next”,
h) Select “Continue Anyway”, the computer may request for
another file “FTD2XX.sys”.

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i) Use “Browse”to search E drive to find and select
FTD2XX.sys，mouse right click on “OK”. After the
installation, the computer should show：
j) Select “Finish”to end the installation.
k) The computer should show “Your new hardware is ready
to use”to indicate that the installation is finished.

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5.2 Cool Edge USB Viewer Software
“Cool Edge USB Viewer”enables AM8010 to communicate
with a computer USB interface and display the measurement
results on computer monitor. It also enables users to save the
captured data to a file on computer. Details of setting up the data
acquisition system using the software are as followings:
a) Turn on computer and copy the software “Cool Edge USB
Viewer”from the CD provided to computer desktop.
b) Connect a USB cable between computer and AM8010.
c) Turn on AM8010, after a few seconds, the first line of
AM8010 LCD display will show “USB”.
d) Double click the icon of “Cool Edge USB Viewer” on
computer desktop to start the software.
e) Cool Edge USB Viewer should start and show followings:

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f) Click on the “Start” button, the software should show the
measurement data as follwings:
g) Users can use the “Data Saving” function at the right side
to save the data if needed. The first step is to set the
sampling rate. The above Figure shows the “Data Saving”
and the default sampling rate is 1 sec. if other sampling
rate is needed, users can key in other integer number
between 1 to 65535 seconds. Users can start to record data
by click on “REC”button. To end the data recording, just
click on “END” button to stop. The captured data are
saved to a file with name of“cool_data.txt”.
h) To stop data measurement, click on “Stop”。
i) To quit the software, click on “Exit”。

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6 Sensor Parameters Input/Adjustment
AM8010 supports two types of sensors: IPRT and PRT。
IPPT ：high precision 100 ohm Platinum Resistance
Thermometer or Industrial 100 ohm Platinum Resistance
Thermometer with temperature coefficient of α=0.00385. The
temperature is calculated based on CVD formula. User can
input/adjust following parameters of an IPRT: R0, A, B and C.
PRT ：high precision 100 ohm Platinum Resistance
Thermometer or 100 ohm standard Platinum Resistance
Thermometer (SPRT) with temperature coefficient of
α=0.003925 (WGa≥1.11807). The temperature is calculated
based ITS-90 formula. User can input/adjust the following
parameters:
Rtp：the sensor’s triple points of water.
a4, b4：low temperature range parameters.
a, b, c：high temperature range parameters ( for some type
of sensors, b and c may equal to 0. Refer to ITS-90 for
details).
After users input/adjust the correct parameters the sensor type is
displayed on the LCD of AM8010 and the parameters are used
in the calculation.
Note: Users need to set the parameters corresponding to the
sensor to get the optimal measurement. These parameters can be
obtained from qualified calibration institutes.
The detailed procedure to set the sensor type and parameters are
as followings:
1. Power off AM8010. Install batteries to AM8010, or
connect AM8010 to a power adapter or a running
computer USB interface. Make sure each battery is with

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enough power. It is suggested to use new batteries for
parameter setting or calibration.
2. Set the Mode Switch to Measurement Mode. Refer to
4.1Mode switch setting.
3. Power on AM8010. If a sensor is connected to AM8010，
the LCD should display the measurement reading. See the
flowing figure as an example. If no sensor is connected
users can still set parameters of a sensor.
4. Press and hold
MENU
key for more than 3 seconds，the right
down corner of LCD should show “MENU”.
t=
t = 80.772 F
27.0956
Rt = 110.6500 OHM
IPRT
MENU
C
Then hold the
MENU
key and press the key with another
finger. AM8010 should enter into adjustment program.
5. Followings will be displayed on LCD after step 4. If no
adjustment or setting is needed, press or key to
move the highlight line to“EXIT”and then press
key，AM8010 will go back to measurement mode.
Enter = Yes
* MAIN MENU
SENSOR SETTING
EXIT
6. Move the highlight line to “SENSOR SETTING” and
press key to adjust sensor’s settings. Followings will
be displayed：