CENTER Technology CENTER 500 User manual

CONTENT Page
I. SAFETY INFORMATION ------------------- 2
II. FEATURES ------------------------------------- 2
III. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ----------- 3
IV. CONTROLS ------------------------------------ 4
V. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Setup Menu ------------------------------- 6
5.2 Measurement --------------------------10
5.3 Printing ------------------------------------12
5.4 Loading Thermal Paper --------------14
5.5 Battery Replacement ----------------15
VI. ATTENTION
6.1 Master Reset -------------------------- 16
VII. SOFTWARE
7.1 Installation ----------------------------- 17
7.2 Introduction ----------------------------18

Temperature Recorder
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I. SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read the following safety information carefully before
attempting to operate or service the meter.
2. Only qualified personnel should perform repairs or
servicing not covered in this manual.
3. Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth. Do not use
abrasives or solvents on these instruments.
4. Safety symbols: Dangerous, refer to this manual
before using the meter.
Apply with European CE.
II. FEATURES
1. Graphic Print Out
2. Text Print Out
3. The easy-access menu buttons and text area in the LCD
display provide a simple and intuitive hierarchical menu
operation for system setup.
4. Built-in real time clock
5. Photo-coupler isolated RS-232 interface
6. Windows data logging software
7. 32,000 Record Data Logger
8. T1 & T2 dual display
9. MAX/MIN function
10. REL function

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III. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Measurement Range: Type-K -200°C ~ 1370°C
-328°F ~ 2498°F
Type-J -200°C ~ 760°C
-328°F ~ 1400°F
Accuracy: -200°C ~ 1370°C ±0.1% + 0.8°C
-328°F ~ 2498°F ±0.1% + 1.6°F
Resolution: 0.1°C / 0.1°F
Sample Rate: 2 times / second
Input Protection: 60V DC or 24Vrms AC
Data Logger: 32,000 Records
Storage Condition: -10°C ~ 60°C (14°F ~ 140°F)
0 ~ 80% RH
Operating Condition: 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
0 ~ 80% RH
Battery: Size AA 1.5V x 6 (alkaline battery)
Battery Life: Approx. 10days
(alkaline battery with 60 second
interval under text printerout mode)
Low Battery: indicator displayed. Meter will
beep and automatically power off.
AC Adapter: DC 9V ~ 12V, 1A Min
(5.5φx 2.5mm plug)
Thermal Paper: 58mm width; approx.10 meter length
Dimension (LxWxH): 242 x 98 x 42 mm
9.5 x 3.8 x 1.6 inches
Weight: 580g (20.4 oz.) approx.
Accessories: Tool box,
AA alkaline batteries(1.5V x 6),
AC Adapter (DC 9V @1Amp.),
instruction manual,
K-type sensor x 2 (-50°C ~ 200°C),
two rolls
Thermal Paper (31 meters x 58mm),
RS-232 cable,
Windows software,

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IV. CONTROLS
DC 9V
T2 T1
T2
°F
REL
PRINT
INST
REC
FEED
MIN
MAX
C
°C
MENU
T1
MENU
TEMPERATURE RECORDER
OPEN
MENU
C
MENU
INST
PRINT
FEED
REC
REL
MAX
MIN
°C
°F
T1
T2
Paper Slot
Paper Output
Manual Feed Knob
Print Head Level
L C D
DC 9V Jack
Setup Panel
Function Panel
Print Panel
Temperature Sensor
Input Connector
Function Panel:
Setup Panel:
Print Panel:
Exit without saving
Enter
Browse menu or number down
Browse menu or number up
Paper feed 2/3 inch
Start / Stop printing
Print present data
Power button
°C / °F button
Record button
T1 / T2 button
Relative readout button
MAX / MIN button

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RS-232
1A Min
AC Adaptor ( isolated ) :
Connector 5.5 x 9.5mm
Diameter Max
DC 9V 12V
Paper Spec. :
58 mm Width
Thermal Paper
31
328 F1400 F
TYPE J
TYPE K
RANGE :C200
200
328
C
FC1370 2498
760 C
F
MASTER RESET
SAZE AA 1.5V X 6
MANUAL FOR SAFET
PLEASE READ
REC REL
Y
Slip Proof Rubber
Battery Cover
RS-232 Jack
Function Panel:
Maximum display mode
Printing in process
Auto power off
T1 / T2 Indication
Temperature unit
Thermocouple Type
Low battery
Recording in process
Minimum display mode
Relative display mode

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V. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Setup Menu
Press either of the “Browse menu…” (Menu Select) buttons
to select menu
CMENU MENU
TEMPERATURE RECORDER
OPEN
Exit without saving
Enter
Browse menu or number down
Browse menu or number up

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Menu item
Menu description
Set system clock
Set thermocouple type
Note: The thermocouple type selected and actual
sensor type must match.
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6
9
8
7
5
4
2
1Set system clock
Set start/stop printing time and
print mode
Set Thermocouple Type
record interval
Set start/stop recording time and
Clear Datalogger memory
Power management setup
Alarm limit setup
Printer test printing
Print out setup information
1Set time
Set date
Set year
2
Select J Type
Select K Type

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Set print start/stop time and print mode
Note: 1. Text print interval options:
2/5/10/15/30 seconds 1/2/5/10/15/30/60 minutes
2. Graph print speed options:
1/2/3/4/5/6/8/12/24 inch/hour.
3. Graph print scale width options:
10,20,50,100,200,500,1000,2000
4. After setup is done, in normal mode the LCD will
display “TIMED PRINT”and auto power off will
be disabled.
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Set start year
Set start date
Set start time
Set stop year
Set stop date
Set stop time
Print mode
Text mode Text print interval
Graph mode Graphic print speed
Minimun scale
Scale range

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Datalogger start/stop time and Recording Interval Setup
Note: 1.Recording interval options:
1/2/5/10/15/30 second; 1/2/5/10/15/30/60 minute
2.When REC setup is done and in normal mode, the
LCD will display “TIMED REC”and auto power off
will be disabled.
Note: When Alarm is active and the measurement is outside
the limit there will be a beeping until the
measurement is inside the limit.
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8Printer diagnostic
Print all of the setup information
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7
5Erase memory
30 minutes
auto power off
Power continue on
Set power
mode
Alarm option Alarm active Upper limit Low limit
Alarm inactive
4
Set stop year
Set stop date
Set stop time
Set start year
Set start date
Set start time
Set record
interval

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5.2 Temperature Measurements
1. Power: Press to turn the power on.
Press and hold for three seconds to turn off
the power. While powering off, the LCD will
display the following symbols:
2. Select unit: Press to select the °C or °F scale.
The selection will be kept in the memory
after power off.
3.T1/T2 switch: Press to switch between the T1 and
T2 display window.
4. Recording data: Press to start recording, and the
LCD will display the “REC”symbol.
Press it again to stop recording.
POWER OFF
°C
°F
T1
T2
T2
T1
REC
°C T1
REC REL
°F
MIN
MAX
T2
MENU
CMENU
RECORDER
TEMPERATURE
OPEN