Center 340 User manual

64,000 Records
Data Logger:
1 Sec
Erase
MEMORY
3 Sec SELECT REC
INTV
340
THERMO RECORDER
340
SE-345

CONTENT Page
I. SAFETY INFORMATION --------------------- 2
II. FEATURE ----------------------------------------- 2
III. GENERAL SPECIFICATION ---------------- 3
IV. NAME AND FUNCTION ---------------------- 4
V. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Setup ----------------------------------------- 6
5.2 Record Temperature--------------------- 8
5.3 Erase Memory ----------------------------- 9
5.4 Download Memory ----------------------- 9
5.5 Replace Battery --------------------------10
VI. Software
6.1 Installation -------------------------------- 11
6.2 Introduction ------------------------------- 13

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I. SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read the following safety information carefully before
attempting to operate or service the meter.
• Only qualified personnel should perform repairs or
servicing not covered in this manual.
• Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth. Do not use
abrasives or solvents on this instrument.
• Safety symbols:
Dangerous, refer to this manual before using the
meter.
Apply with European CE.
II. FEATURE
• LCD With Back Light
• Battery Status Display
• Memory Status Display
• Easy To Setup
• Windows Interface Software
• 64,000 Records Data Logger.
• Water Proof.(IP66)

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III. GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Measurement Range: -30°C ~ 70°C ; -22°F ~ 158°F
Accuracy: ±0.7°C(± 1.3°F)
Resolution: 0.1°C / 0.1°F
Data Logger: 64,000 Records
Storage Condition: -30°C ~ 70°C
Operating Condition: -30°C ~ 70°C
Response time: 20minutes to 95% under slow air.
Battery: Size AAA 1.5V x 2 (alkaline battery)
Battery Life: more than1 year (1 minute interval @ 25°C)
Dimension: Recorder: 92 x 55 x 21mm
Base: 107.5 x 62 x 28 mm
Weight: Recorder: 95g Approx.; Base: 60g Approx.
Accessory:
Instruction Menu, Wall Hanger, Alkaline Battery Size AAA
1.5V x 2, Communication Base, RS-232 Connection
Cable,Windows SoftwareDisk.
(Batteryis placedin thelogger beforeshipping.)

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64,000 Records
Data Logger:
MEMORY SELECT
3 Sec
Erase REC
1 Sec
INTV
SIZE AAA / IEC LR03
1.5V X 2
MANUAL FOR SAFET
PLEASE READ Y
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IV. NAME AND FUNCTION
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1LCD Display ○ 3Select Button
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2INTV Setup Button ○ 4Back Light Button
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5Temperature Sensor
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6Infrared RS232 Interface

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RS-232
MANUAL FOR SAFET
PLEASE READ Y
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3
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1RS-232 Jack
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2Slip Proof Rubber
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3Infrared RS232 Port
Record Interval Symbol Recording
Symbol
Battery Status
Temperature
Unit
Temperature
Reading
Memory
Status
Display
Communication
Status

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V. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Setup
Date And Time Setup:
1. Hold buttons simultaneously for 3
seconds to enter date and time setup mode.
2. Press to select year, month, day, hour and
minute setup.
3. Press to set value on year, month, day, hour
and minute.
Note:
Be sure to setup date and time again after replacing
battery.
The user can also setup the time through the PC software.
There is a button in the software directly synchronize the
setup to the PC.
INTV SELECT
SELECT
INTV

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INTV
INTV
SELECT
SELECT
Setup Recording Interval and Temperature Unit:
1. Press and hold for 2 seconds to recording
interval setup mode.(P-1)
2. Press to select record interval. Options are
1,2,5,10,15,20,30 seconds and 1,2,5,10,20,30,60
minutes.
3. Press to finish record interval setup and go to
temperature unit setup mode. (P-2)
4. Press to select °C or °F.
5. Press to save and exitsetup mode.
INTV
P-1 P-2
Data Logger: 64,000 Records
SELECT
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MEMORY
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REC
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64,000 Records
Data Logger:
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5.2 Temperature Recording
1. Press and hold for
1 second to start recording
and LCD will display
“REC”.
2. To stop recording, press
and hold for 1
second again. The “REC” symbol will disappear.
3. After step 1 and 2, it is called a data set stored in
Recorder.
Note:
1. It is important to check
the memory status
before start recording.
2. LCD will show “FULL” when 64,000 recorders are
stored in Recorder or 15 data sets are stored in
Recorder.
3. If temperature recording is not active, recorder will
power off automatically after 60 seconds. It can be
powered on by pressing any button.
SELECT
SELECT
64,000 records available
totally and each segment
represents about 8,000
records available.
Erase
MEMORY
3 Sec
INTV
ECT 1 Sec
REC

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Data Logger: 64,000 Records
SELECT
Erase
MEMORY
3 Sec 1 Sec
REC
TV
4. During temperature recording, recorder will turn on
the LCD for 2 seconds and then go into power saving
mode during each record interval.
5.3 Erase Memory
1. Press and hold
simultaneously for 3 seconds to
clear memory.
2. LCD will display “CLr”.
Memory display will resume in full status
Note: It is not allowed to erase memory when
temperature recording is active.
5.4 Download Data
1. Dock the recorder to the
communication base and connect
theRS-232 cableto PC.
2. Run the SE-345 software, LCD
will display “RS-232” to indicate
the linking status.
INTV
64,000 Records
Data Logger:
SELECT
INTV
3 Sec
MEMORY
Erase REC
1 Sec

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3. Click “DataLogger” from SE-345 menu to download
data.
Note:
1. Refertopage 11(6.1)about installingSE-345 software.
2. Referto page12(6.2) aboutsoftware introduction.
5.5 Replace Battery
1. Please stop data recording before replacing battery.
2. Use two Alkaline Battery Size AAA 1.5V .
3. After replacing the battery, please make sure
screwing these three screws tightly with gasket to
keep it airtight.

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VI. Software
6.1 Installation
• System Required:
Windows 95/98/ME/NT 4.0. /2000/XP
• Minimum Hardware Required:
PC system with Pentium 233MHz or higher.
64 MB RAM.
4X CD-ROM Drive or higher.
Recommended resolution 1024X768(or 800X600).
At least 15 MB byte of free hard disk space available to
install SE-345.
• Installation :
1. We recommend to close all other applications before
install the TestLink SE-345 software.
2. Insert the setup CD disc to CD-ROM drive and the
installation program would start automatically.
3.If installation dose not start automatically, choose the
start button on the Taskbar and select Run.
4.Type E:\SETUP and choose OK, then it will copy
SE345.exe (executable file) and help file to your hard disk
(default is c:\program files\SE345).

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6.2 Introduction
• Main Screen
• Main Menu
File : Open - Open files saved previously from the disk.
Save - Save the data to the disk.
Print - Print the data (graph or list).
Printer Setup - Select printer.
Exit - Terminates program.
DataLogger : By opening the DataLogger Window, the
user can download recorded data form
meter to PC in this window.
Setup : Setup Recorder from PC.
COM port : SelectPC communicationport manually.
Main menu
Tool menu
DataLogger window
Data Set List
Data List
Graph
Max/Min/Avg
display

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View : Open LCD display window.
Window : Arrange windows
Help : On line help.
• DataLogger
When you have the Temperature Recorder connected to
PC. Start SE345 software and select "DataLogger" from
main menu or click from tool bar to load recorded
data from the logger. There will be a progress indicator to
show the download progress. If error occurs, just click
"DataLogger" again. After the data was downloaded
completely, on the top left hand side the widow will show
how many data sets were loaded and information for each
data set (start data, start time, recording rate and record
numbers).
For examples, the figure
below indicates that there
are two data sets. Set 1 has
1325 records and set 2 has
19349 records.
Note: It will transfer first data set to the graph on the
right hand side and list data after loading; you can click
other data set to view the graph and list of the data set
you select.
• Setup Logger
You can setup Logger from software, just select “Setup”
from main menu or click from tool.

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Note: After you select interval or unit , you have to click
OK button to make this change valid.
• Tutorial Quick Start
(1) Recording real time data from PC.
1.Put the Temperature Recorder on the Communication
Base, and connect it to a PC serial port with the
SE-120cable.
2.Run the SE345 Software.
3.If the connection is successful, the LCD will display
the same value as the Temperature Recorder. If the
communication fails, there will be no "RS-232"
symbol on the LCD window.
bar. Memory Status
Erase Data
Adjust Time
Select Interval Select Unit

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(2) How to save the recorded real time data to a file ?
1. Select the window you want to save by click it,
then choose File|Save from main menu or click
* from the tool bar.
2. There will be a save dialog window for you to
assign the file name and file type to save.
3.There are three types of file you can choose, they
are binary file(*.ghf), text file(*.txt) and EXCEL
format file(*.csv). The *.ghf file use much fewer
disk space to save the data than the other two file
formats, but it can only be used in TestLink
SE345 software. Text file can be opened by
TestLink SE345 and any other word processor
program like word, notepad etc. EXCEL format
file can be opened by TestLink SE345 and
Microsoft EXCEL.

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(3)How to download the recorded data from the
memory of Temperature Recorder and save it to a
file ?
1. Connect the Communication Base to PC
2. Put the Temperature Recorder on the Communication
Base.
3. Start SE345 program.
4. Choose Data Logger from main menu or click
from tool bar.
5. In reference to Data Logger, see [Page 22] about
DataLogger.
• For more operation instruction, please refer
to the online help while executing SE-345.

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