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About...
ALPHA TECHNICS PRECISION
TEMPERATURE
Founded in 1968, Alpha Technics Precision
Temperature has become a recognized leader
in the precision hand-held thermometer
field. For many years we have designed and
manufactured, in high volume, precision
temperature products for specialized O.E.M.
customers who need thermometers with
high accuracy, durability, dependability, and
affordability. With this experience, we are now
able to bring high accuracy thermometers to
the commercial marketplace.
The Model 4440 and 4600 thermometers,
and other products, are the result of
technological breakthroughs, years of design
and manufacturing experience, and good
old fashion hard work. We pride ourselves
on our research and development programs.
These on-going experiments and programs
allow us to internally generate the cutting
edge technology and processes which makes
precision hand-held thermometry possible.
When you need a cost-effective source for
high-quality products, talk with us and find
out how we can assist in your success. Our
award-winning engineering and production
teams are here to help with your specialized
needs.
ACCURACY: The degree of absolute conformity to a
standard.
NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology
PRECISION: The accuracy with which a number
can be represented; sharply defined; conforming to
a pattern; tolerance
REPEATABILITY: The ability of a probe or instrument to
give the same output or reading under repeated identical
conditions.
RESOLUTION: The least significant digits shown
on a digital display.
RS-232: A standard computer interface protocol.
SENSOR SELF-HEATING: The internal heat
generated in the sensor by passing a current through the
sensor to measure its resistance.
TEMPERATURE STANDARD: An instrument who’s
calibration is directly traceable to the NIST.
STABILITY: The ability of a device to maintain a
constant output with the application of a constant input.
SYSTEM ACCURACY: The total accuracy of the probe plus
the accuracy of the thermometer.
SYSTEM CALIBRATION: Calibration of a thermometer
and probe combination.
THERMISTOR: A temperature sensing element composed
of semiconductor material whose resistance varies greatly,
in a known manner, with the change of temperature. (The
4600 uses negative temperature coefficient thermistors - as
temperature increases, resistance decreases).
P/N 139225 REV. A
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PROBES:
ALPHA TECHNICS 1400 SERIES PROBES
for Model 4400-2 & 4600-2 Thermometers
EUT1401 0.030” Stainless Steel Needle Probe
EUT1402 7.5” Stainless Steel Probe 3/16” Dia.
EUT1403 1/8” Dia. Stainless Steel 1/4”-18 Threaded
EUT1404 Stainless Steel Spring Surface Probe
EUT1405 0.200” Dia. Surface Probe, “Pencil Style”
EUT1406 Small Epoxy Probe
EUT1407 0.285” Aluminum Thermal Cycler Probe*
EUT1408 0.260” Aluminum Cylindrical Probe**
*Conical shape; dry measurement (no oil needed)
**For mercury thermometer replacement
ALPHA TECHNICS 2400 SERIES PROBES
for Model 4400-1 & 4600-1 Thermometers
(Compatible with YSI 400 Series probes)
EUT2401 Vinyl Tip General-Purpose Probe
EUT2402 Small Vinyl Tip General-Purpose Probe
EUT2404 Glass Tubular Probe
EUT2406 Stainless Steel Tubular Probe
EUT2410 Tubular Probe with NPT Fitting
EUT2416 Autoclavable Tubular Probe
EUT2418 Pointed Tubular Probe
EUT2408 Banjo Surface Probe
EUT2409A High-Temperature Surface Probe
EUT2309B Surface Probe
EUT2421 Autoclavable Surface Probe
EUT2427 Small Surface Probe
EUT2405 Air/Gas Probe
EUT2441 Airway Probe
EUT2451 1mm Flexible General-Purpose
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INTRODUCTION ........................................ 1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................... 3
RS-232 INTERFACE................................... 11
THERMAL VIEW SOFTWARE ...................... 12
BATTERY REPLACEMENT............................ 13
CARE AND CLEANING ............................. 14
RECALIBRATION ....................................... 15
REPAIR ..................................................... 16
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................ 17
SPECIFICATIONS; 4600-I & 4600S ........... 18
SPECIFICATIONS; 4600-2 ........................ 23
ACCESSORIES .......................................... 26
ACCESSORIES: PROBES............................ 27
GLOSSARY
4600 SERIES
THERMOMETER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Copyright 1995 Eutechnics, Div. of Alpha Sensors
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FUNCTIONS & FEATURES
Ultra-High Accuracy (up to ±0.015°C)
HighResolution (up to 0.00001°C with PC output)
Wide Range (-40°C to + 150°C)
Accepts YSI Series 400 thermistor probes
Hold, Min/Max, Delta T, Store, F/C functions
Auto Shut-Off (selectable auto/manual shut-off)
Over/Under Range Indication
Low Battery Indication
RS-232with optional Software and Cable available
User-Friendly Key Pad
User-Assigned Special Functions
NIST Traceable
The Model 4600 Series are multi-purpose,
economical, ultra-high accuracy high-
resolution, hand-held digital thermometers
which accept standard YSI Series 400
thermistor probes and other probes. A very
high system accuracy can be achieved by
calibrating a thermometer to a probe.
Along with HOLD, degrees F/C selection,
MIN/MAX, STORE, DELTA T, and low battery
indication features, the RS-232 port can also
down-load data from the thermometer to a
standard PC. Data can be manipulated and
sent to other programs using the optional
software package Thermal View.
Thoughtful design has resulted in a user-
friendly enclosure and key pad format. All
functions can be easily accessed through the
MODE and FUNCTION keys. Functions are
user-assigned to desired keys.
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EUT4650 Thermal View Software
See page 12 for details.
EUT4651 RS-232 Cable
10’ cable to connect the 4600 to a PC.
EUT4652 Carrying Case
Space for the 4600 and a probe.
EUT4652D Deluxe Carrying Case
Space for the 4600, several probes, power
supply, Thermal View software, Cal plugs,
etc.
EUT4653 Calibration Plug Kit
Allows the user to field check the calibration
of the 4600 at several temperatures.
EUT4654 Tripod
Screws into an insert on the back of the
4600 thermometer.
EUT4660 Power Cable Kit
Battery eliminator plug with 6-foot lead and
instructions for connection to any 12VDC
regulated power supply.
EUT4661-4663 US, UK, EURO Power Supplies
Eliminates the need for batteries when the
4600 is used in a lab, or when doing extended
data logging.
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Big Display
Large .6” LCD
numbers allows for
easy viewing. All
functions such as
HOLD, STORE, Delta T,
F/C, etc., are easily
readable and logically
arranged.
Low Noise Circuitry
Proprietary circuitry allows for very clean
low noise signals. Even background electronic
noise is substantially reduced. Self-heating, lead
resistance, thermistor anomalies and other factors are
corrected for, and taken into account.
Battery Door
The 9 Volt Alkaline
battery is easily
accessible.
Large Probe Selection
The model 4600 accepts standard YSI Series
400 thermistor probes with phone jack termination.
Alpha Technics high-accuracy probes are also available.
Computer Interface
An RS-232 computer interface allows the user to download
information from the 4600 to their own PC to create
reports and graphs. PC software, called Thermal View,
is available.
“Friendly” Key Pad
A user-friendly KEY PAD allows the
operator to program the most
frequently used functions
into the unit. The functions
include: HOLD,
MIN/MAX, F/C
selection, STORE for
recording readings,
delta T for
measuring the
difference
between a
stored value
and the
current
reading.
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- O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S -
1. Determine that a probe is connected to the
unit.
2. Press the green colored rubber key marked
“ON/OFF” to turn the unit ON. (Pressing
this key again will turn the unit OFF.)
3 READOUT:
Display Explanation
°C/°Fsymbols Reading is displayed
in degrees C or F
-40.00 to +150.00* Actual temperature
(-40.00 to +299.98) in degrees Celsius
(Fahrenheit)
“LO”* Temperature is below
-40.00°C (-40.00°F) or
a probe is not inserted
“HI”* Temperature is above
150.00°C (299.98°F)
Flashing battery Battery needs
symbol replacement**
*Some versions of 4600 Series thermometers will have
different temperature ranges. See the special specifications
in the back of this manual or packed separately with the unit.
**To ensure that erroneous results are not displayed, the
numerical segments are disabled (all turned on or all off) one
hour, of running time, after the battery symbol starts flashing.
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HOLD: “Freezes” the display at the present
temperature when the HOLD function is
activated.
MIN/MAX: Displays the lowest (MIN) and
highest (MAX) temperature from the time of
turning on the meter.
STORE: Records a temperature when the
STORE function is activated. (The “STOREd”
value can be retrieved and displayed in the
DELTA T function.) The value is kept in memory
until it is replaced or the unit is turned off.
DELTA T: Calculates and displays the present
temperature minus the STOREd temperature.
*CAL: Allows for user calibration of the unit
at specific temperature.
°C/°F: Selects the temperature display units to be
displayed in degrees Celcius or Fahrenheit.
*CHK CAL: CHECK CALIBRATION allows the
user to verify the calibration accuracy of the
thermometer at specific temperatures by using
certified calibration plugs.
*These functions are available on special 4600 versions
only. See instructions with Calibration and Cal. Plug Kits.
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4. FUNCTIONS:
LCD Readout
213.97
– + CHK CAL HOLD
MIN
MAX
STORE
rT CAL
°C/°F
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5. KEY PAD OPERATION:
All functions can be accessed through the
MODE and FUNCTION (F1 & F2) keys. The
user can assign any of the aforementioned
functions to either the F1 or F2 keys by scrolling
through the functions using the MODE key,
then pressing either F1 or F2.
Key Pad
Key pad functional flow chart
MODE ON/OFF
F1
MIN/MAX
HOLD
LCD returns
to “normal”
Shows Max
temperature
Store the
present
temperature
•
•
•
The LCD
is “frozen”
Shows
Min
temp.
MODE Flashing
present
temp.
Present temp.
minus the
“STOREd”
temp.
Shows STOREd temp.
STORE
•

DELTA T




•
•
•
•
CAL
•

•
Cal
point 2
Cal
point 3
•
Cal
point 4 •
Cal
point 1
F or C
•
C/F
C or F

•
CHK CAL
•

•
Check Cal
point 1
Check Cal
point 2
•
Check Cal
point 3 •
Check Cal
point 4
F2
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MODEL 4600-2 SPECIFICATIONS:
INSTRUMENT ACCURACY
VS. TEMPERATURE**
(Not including probe error)
TEMPERATURE
(°C) (°F)
-40 (-40)
-30 (-22)
-20 (-4)
-10 (14)
0 (32)
10 (50)
20 (68)
30 (86)
40 (104)
50 (122)
60 (140)
70 (158)
80 (176)
90 (194)
100 (212)
110 (230)
120 (248)
130 (266)
140 (284)
150 (302)
ACCURACY
(°C) (°F)
0.100 (0.180)
0.060 (0.108)
0.035 (0.063)
0.025 (0.045)
0.020 (0.036)
0.015 (0.027)
0.015 (0.027)
0.015 (0.027)
0.017 (0.031)
0.019 (0.034)
0.020 (0.036)
0.020 (0.036)
0.025 (0.045)
0.030 (0.054)
0.035 (0.063)
0.040 (0.072)
0.050 (0.090)
0.060 (0.108)
0.080 (0.144)
0.100 (0.180)
**Ambient temperature: 18 to 28°C (64 to 82°F)
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MODEL 4600-2 SPECIFICATIONS:
THERMISTOR: 10k Ohms @25°C used in
Alpha Technics’ Series 2400 probe housings.
PROBE CONNECTION: 1/4” phone jack,
permanently attached, or custom
MEASUREMENT RANGE:
-40.00°C to +150.00°C
(40.00°F to +299.98.00°F)
RESOLUTION:
0.01°C (0.01°F) from -40 to 102°C
(-40 to 215°F)
0.02°C (0.05°F) from 102 to 150°C
(215 to 299.98°F)
REPEATABILITY:
0.002°C to 0.01°C at -20 to 70°C
(0.004 to 0.02°F) at (-4 to 158°F)
typical for one week at constant
ambient temperature
SYSTEM ACCURACY: (probe + thermometer)
When used in combination with a 0.1°C probe,
the thermometer/probe system will have an
overall system accuracy of ±0.13°C or better
when the temperature to be measured is
between 0°C and +70°C.
High system accuracy over a range of 0°C
to 100°C is available by multiple point
temperature calibration. Accuracy equaling
that of the meter itself, at those temperatures,
are possible.
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5. KEY PAD OPERATION:
When the MODE key is pressed, the active
function icon flashes and the other function
icons turn on solid. Pressing MODE again
scrolls the display to the next function. When
the desired function icon is flashing, pressing
F1 or F2 assigns that function to the selected
key and enters the thermometer into that
selected function mode.
If a function has not been selected, the MODE
operation will automatically end after four
flashes of the display (about 4 secs.) or if
MODE is scrolled past C/F or CHK CAL*.
*Some versions do not have the CHK CAL function.
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Example #1: You want F1 to be the F/C function,
and F2 to be the HOLD function.
Turn on the unit.
After the unit has initialized, press the MODE key
down 5 times (C or F will be flashing).
Press F1. (F1 is now the degrees C/F function key.
The thermometer has also changed from C to F or
from F to C.)
Now, assign HOLD to the F2 key.
Press MODE once. (HOLD is flashing)
Press F2. (F2 is now the HOLD function. The
thermometer has also been put into the HOLD
mode. Press F2 again to go back to normal mode.)
Example #2: You want to take delta T
measurements. (The difference between a
value you have stored, using the STORE
function, and the meter’s present reading. In
this example, let us assume that you are taking
the temperature difference between two
beakers of water, beaker A and beaker B.)
- O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S -
5. KEY PAD OPERATION:
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TEMPERATURE
(°C) (°F)
-40 (-40)
-30 (-22)
-20 (-4)
-10 (14)
0 (32)
10 (50)
20 (68)
30 (86)
40 (104)
50 (122)
60 (140)
70 (158)
80 (176)
90 (194)
100 (212)
110 (230)
120 (248)
130 (266)
140 (284)
150 (302)
ACCURACY
(°C) (°F)
0.100 (0.180)
0.050 (0.090)
0.025 (0.045)
0.020 (0.036)
0.015 (0.027)
0.015 (0.027)
0.015 (0.027)
0.015 (0.027)
0.015 (0.027)
0.015 (0.027)
0.020 (0.036)
0.025 (0.045)
0.030 (0.054)
0.045 (0.081)
0.065 (0.117)
0.080 (0.144)
0.110 (0.198)
0.150 (0.270)
0.240 (0.432)
0.320 (0.576)
MODEL 4600-1 & 4600S* SPECIFICATIONS:
INSTRUMENT ACCURACY
VS. TEMPERATURE**
(Not including probe error)
**Ambient temperature: 18 to 28°C (64 to 82°F)
*The 4600S is a standard 4600 which is calibrated
at a specific temperature or temperatures, up to
four. The thermometer and probe are calibarted as a
system and must stay together to maintain the system
level accuracy specification shown on page 19.
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MODEL 4600-I & 4600S SPECIFICATIONS:
PROBE: YSI 400 Series (2,252 Ohms @25°C)
CONNECTOR: 1/4” phone jack
MEASUREMENT RANGE:
-40.00°C to +150.00°C
(40.00°F to +299.98.00°F)
RESOLUTION:
0.01°C (0.01°F) from -40 to 102°C
(-40 to 215°F)
0.02°C (0.05°F) from 102 to 150°C
(215 to 299.98°F)
REPEATABILITY:
0.002°C to 0.01°C at -20 to 70°C
(0.004 to 0.02°F) at (-4 to 158°F)
typical for one week at constant
ambient temperature
4600-I SYSTEM ACCURACY:
When used in combination with an Alpha
Technics Series 1400 or YSI’s Series 400 0.1°C
probes, the thermometer/probe system will
have an overall system accuracy of ±0.13°C or
better when the temperature to be measured
is between 0°C and +70°C.
4600S SYSTEM ACCURACY:
When calibrated between -20 to 100°C over a
70°C user specified range, accuracy equaling
the meter itself plus ±0.020°C is possible.
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5. KEY PAD OPERATION:
First, you need to assign the STORE function to
the F1 key, and the DELTA T function to the F2 key.
(You can assign them differently if you wish.)
Press the mode key 3 times. (The STORE
icon is flashing.)
Press the F1 key. (F1 is now the STORE function.)
Press F1 again to return to normal operation.
Press the MODE key 4 times. (The DELTA T
icon is flashing.)
Press the F2 key. (F2 is now the DELTA T
function) Press F2 two more times to get back to
normal operation.
Now, F1 is STORE, and F2 is DELTA T.
TAKING THE DELTA T READING:
Put your probe into beaker A. Allow the reading
to stabilize.
Press F1 (the STORE function). The STORE icon
and the temperature numbers are flashing on and
off. This lets you know that you are about to put
a value into memory (erasing any previous value
which had been stored). When F1 is pressed a
second time, the value on the display is put into
memory and the thermometer returns to normal
operation.
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5. KEY PAD OPERATION:
Put the temperature probe into beaker B.
Press F2 (DELTA T). The DELTA T icon will
appear and the numerical reading will show
the difference between the stored value,
beaker A, and the temperature of the present
reading, beaker B. This is a real-time delta
measurement. As the temperature of beaker
B changes, you will see the difference between
beaker B and the earlier stored value of beaker A.
Press F2 again. The stored value is displayed
(beaker A). Press F2 again, and the thermometer
returns to normal operation. Press F2 again,
and you will see the delta measurement again,
and so on.
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GENERAL INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS:
(Specifications for different models of Series 4600
thermometers may vary. If you have ordered a special
version, see the special specification sheets in the
following pages or packed with the unit.)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Operating:
Temperature 15 - 30°C (59 to 86°F)
Humidity 0 - 85%
Storage:
Temperature 0 - 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Humidity 0 - 70%
READING RATE: 2/sec. (one reading every 524msec)
DISPLAY: 4 1/2 digit LCD
POWER: 9 VDC battery, alkaline. Auto shut off
time: 10 minutes. Auto shut off can be disabled
or changed via the RS-232 port. Optional
110VAC adapter.
BATTERY LIFE: 20 hours typical; battery symbol
flashes when less than 5% of life, one hour
running time remains. All LCD segments turn
on or off after the one hour of running time.
DIMENSIONS: 210H x 108W x 44D mm
(8.25”H x 4.25”W(max) x 1.75”D(max))
WEIGHT: 405g (14oz.)
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The thermometer manufacturer, Alpha Technics,
warrants your thermometer to be free from
defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service. The warranty period
for the Thermometer is 1 YEAR from the date of
purchase and DOES NOT apply to batteries, or
when the instrument has been misused, altered
or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions
of operation.
For warranty service, send the instrument with a
description of the difficulty, postage prepaid, to
Alpha Technics. Alpha Technics assumes no risk
for damage in transit. Alpha Technics will, at its
option, repair or relace the defective instrument
free of charge. However, if we determine that the
failure was caused by misuse, alteration, accident,
or abnormal condition of operation,you will be
billed for the repair. The repaired instrument will
be returned, transportation prepaid.
ALPHA TECHNICS MAKES NO WARRANTY
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THE
WARRANTY STATED ABOVE. ALL WARRANTIES
ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR. FROM THE
DATE OF PURCHASE, ALPHA TECHNICS SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
Note (U.S.A. only): Some states do not allow limitations of implied
warranties, or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which
vary from state to state.
- W A R R A N T Y -
ALPHA TECHNICS THERMOMETER
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
- O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S -
6. AUTO SHUTOFF:
The thermometer is factory set to automatically
turn itself off 10 minutes after being turned on
or 10 minutes after the last function key entry.
You may turn the unit off at any time by pressing
the ON/OFF switch.
When using the RS-232 interface or the optional
external power supply, the auto shutoff feature
is automatically disabled.
Optional PC software called Thermal View
allows the user to vary the auto shutoff time
period. The thermometer can be configured
to shutoff from 3 to 998 minutes, or not auto
shutoff. Thermal View is a Window’s based
data acquisition and manipulation package
which allows information from the thermometer
to be sent, via RS-232, to a standard Personal
Computer. See the Thermal View manual for
additional information and other configuration
features.
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The RS-232 interface allows temperature data
from the 4600 Series thermometers to be sent
to a standard Personal Computer. An optional
software package known as Thermal View
allows for easy data capture and manipulation
in a Windows environment. Other data capture
programs may be used.
When using non-Thermal View data capture
programs, the following information may be
necessary:
The 4600 Series thermometers enter the HOST mode when the RTS
line becomes active true. When the RTS line becomes FALSE,
the 4600 returns to the normal mode of operation.
Baud Rate: 9600
Data Length: 8 Bits
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
The 4600 has a standard DB9 female connector with the following
pins:
PIN DIRECTION SIGNAL NAME
1 No Connection
2 to Host RX (Receive Data)
3 From Host TX(Transmit Data)
4 No Connection
5 GND
6 No Connection
7 From Host RTS (Request to Send)
8 No Connection
9 No Connection
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If the Thermometer fails, forward it, postage
paid, to Alpha Technics. Include a description
of the difficulty, place the Thermometer in its
carrying case or box and pack the unit securely.
Alpha Technics shall assume NO responsibility
for damage in transit.
IN WARRANTY:
Instruments covered by the limited warranty
will be promptly repaired or replaced, at Alpha
Technic’s option, and returned at no charge.
SEE LIMITED WARRANTY, PAGE 17, FOR
ITEMS COVERED AND COMPLETE WARRANTY
TERMS. (Other manufacturers probes are not
included under Alpha Technics’ warranty unless
otherwise stated.)
OUT OF WARRANTY:
The Thermometer will be repaired and returned
for a fixed fee. (Repairs needed because of
abuse or accidental damage will be quoted.)
Contact Alpha Technics for current prices.
Include a check, money order, or purchase
order with the unit.
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The Thermometer should be recalibrated at
least once a year to maintain its accuracy.
(Some 4600 versions may require a 6 month
recalibration cycle). Check the Report of
Calibration, which came with the unit, or the
recalibration label on the unit to determine the
next recalibration date.) Recalibration should
be performed at Alpha Technics. When the
Thermometer requires recalibration, forward
it, postage paid, to:
Alpha Technics
17151 Gillette Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614-5602
Phone [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Contact Alpha Technics for current prices
and include with the unit a purchase order, a
ship to/bill to address, a phone number, and
a contact name. Ship the unit in its original
carrying case or box enclosed in a suitable
shipping container.
- R E C A L I B R A T I O N -
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Thermal View Basic is a WINDOWS based
software package which allows the user
to control the capture and presentation of
temperature data from RS-232 equipped Alpha
Technics thermometers. The information can
be displayed or printed in Thermal View or
exported to other programs.
Savable “Protocol” windows allow the user to
select start/stop times and temperatures, set
alarms, select units, set duration and other
parameters. The capture protocol can be
defined to start and stop data collection based
on the time of day or on temperature.
“Status” and “Alarm” windows
allow the user to monitor
real-time readings and
user-set alarm triggered
pop up windows
while working in
other WINDOWS
programs.
- T H E R M A L V I E W S O F T W A R E -
See the
Thermal View
User’s manual
for more details.
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- B A T T E R Y R E P L A C E M E N T -
The Model 4600 Series uses a standard 9 Volt
alkaline battery. To replace the battery, turn the
unit over, onto its face, and remove the battery
door at the bottom of the case.
The old battery may be pried out from the
mounting terminals by using your thumb or
fore finger.
When putting in the new 9 Volt alkaline battery,
be sure that the terminals line up and snap
firmly into the terminal on the circuit board.
(The unit will not be damaged if you accidentally
try to put the battery in backwards.) Replace
the battery door.
To increase battery life, a 9 Volt lithium battery
can be used
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- C A R E & C L E A N I N G -
Extensive testing has proven this case to be
rugged and reliable. It is splash resistant, but not
waterproof. The case may not be submerged!
Liquid will flow in and damage or ruin the
thermometer!
DO NOT AUTOCLAVE THE UNIT! If it is
necessary to decontaminate the thermometer,
a weak chlorine solution may be gently wiped
on to the case by a well rung out soft cloth.
If your 4600 version has any open connector
jacks, do not let any liquid go into the jacks.
Your readings will be affected.
The clear plastic LCD lens can be easily
scratched and/or fogged by inappropriate
cleaning products. Use only plastic approved
lens cleaners. Alcohol, acetone, lacquer
thinners and other harsh chemicals will fog
the lens and damage the case and rubber
key pad.
If your 4600 version has a detachable probe
with a plug termination, periodically wipe
off and clean the probe plug contacts. Dirty
contacts will cause reading errors.
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