Cole Parmer Digi-Sense J User manual

Thermocouple
Thermometer Models
91100-00 (Type J)
91100-10 (Type K)
91100-20 (Type T)
Cole-Parmer Instrument Company
625 East Bunker Court
Vernon Hills, Illinois U.S.A. 60061-1844
[phone]
[phone] (Fax)
800-323-4340
www.coleparmer.com
e-mail: [email protected]
A-1299-0628
68X309906 Rev 1 04/04

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...........................2
SPECIFICATIONS......................................4
SETUP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES7
SELF TEST.................................................9
CONNECTING A THERMOCOUPLE.......10
SELECTING TEMPERATURE SCALE.....14
HOLD FUNCTON .....................................15
CALIBRATION..........................................15
CANCELING A FIELD CALIBRATION .....17
FIELD CALIBRATION LOCKOUT AND RE-
ENABLE..........................................17
MAINTENANCE........................................19
CLEANING................................................19
BATTERIES..............................................19
ACCESSORY THERMOCOUPLE PROBES19
SERVICE ..................................................22

INTRODUCTION
This versatile hand-held instrument
provides highly accurate temperature
measurements. The instrument is designed
for easy operation and includes the
following features:
• Operator selection of Celsius or
Fahrenheit scale
• Resolution of 0.1° from –99.9 to 299.9°
• Four-digit LCD
• Hold feature for temporarily retaining a
reading
• Field calibration capability
• Low battery warning
• Built-in tilt stand for easy hands-free
operation
• Two blade female ANSI mini-connector
input
• Operates with a wide selection of probes

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT IS
DESIGNED TO ACCEPT LOW LEVEL
SIGNALS SUPPLIED BY STANDARD
THERMOCOUPLES. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE INPUT
VOLTAGE EXCEED THE SPECIFIED 50V
RMS.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE OR STORE
THIS INSTRUMENT IN MICROWAVE
OVENS OR ANY ABNORMALLY HOT OR
COLD AREAS.
CAUTION: WEAK BATTERIES SHOULD
NOT BE LEFT IN THE INSTRUMENT.
DEAD BATTERIES CAN LEAK AND
CAUSE DAMAGE TO UNIT.
DANGER: VOLTAGES PRESENT AT THE
THERMOCOUPLE MAY ALSO BE
PRESENT AT THE BATTERY
TERMINALS. ALWAYS DISCONNECT
THE THERMOCOUPLE WHEN
CHANGING BATTERIES.

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WARNING: TO PREVENT IGNITION OF A
HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE,
BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHANGED
IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON-
HAZARDOUS.
AVERTISSEMENT: AFIN DE PREVENIR L
' I N F L A M M AT I O N
D'ATMOSPHERES DANGEREUSES, NE
CHANGER LES BATTERIES QUE DANS
DES EMPLACEMENTS DESIGNES NON
DANGEREUX.
WARNING: TO PREVENT IGNITION OF A
HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE BY
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE, CLEAN
WITH DAMP CLOTH.

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SPECIFICATIONS
THERMOCOUPLE PROBES
Type Temperature range
Type J –200°C to 1000°C
(–328°F to 1832°F )
Type K –250°C to 1372°C
(–418°F to 2501°F )
Type T –250°C to 400°C
(–418°F to 752°F )
Out of range display: - - - -
Resolution
0.1°/1° autoranging, 0.1° from –99.9° to
299.9°, 1° outside this range.
Accuracy
> –99.9°: +(0.2% of reading +0.5°C)
+(0.2% of reading +0.9°F)
< –99.9°: +(0.25% of reading, +1°C)
+(0.25% of reading +2°F)
Display
4-digit LCD with 0.5 in high numerals.
Display update rate
0.6 sec per update.

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Input
One thermocouple with ANSI connector.
Input Protection
50V rms
Battery
Two AA, 1.5V alkaline ANSI-L40, IEC-LR6.
Battery Life: 750 hours continuous, typical.
Low battery indication
Battery Symbol on when 8 to 10 hours of
battery life remains.
Battery symbol blinking: replace battery
Operating Conditions
Stated accuracy:
18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F)
Useful range:
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage:
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Humidity (non-condensing):
10% to 90% 4
Dimensions
3 cm D x 8.4 cm W x 15.8 cm H
(1.2 in x 3.3 in x 6.2 in)
Weight with batteries

6
227 grams (8 ounces)
Ingress protection
Meets IEC-529 IP-54 for dust and water
resistant enclosures.
Intrinsic safety
This product is energy limited for
intrinsically safe operation in hydrogen
atmospheres per Class I, Division 1,
Groups A, B, C and D
hazardous(classified) locations for UL per
UL913 and CSA per C22.2 No. 0-M1982
and No. 157-M1987. Maximum surface
temperature: 135°C (T4); UL file No.
E182612 (1997).
Electromagnetic Compatibility
(For CE Mark) EN61326-1/1A: 1998 (EU
EMC Directive)