Dickson KT800 User manual

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Remote Sensing
Temperature Recorder
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Getting Started
Default Recorder Settings
7-day chart rotation
0 to 100°F (KT800/02/03/09/56)
0 to 1000°F (KT804)
Quick Start
1. Remove the protective pen caps.
Plug in thermocouple probe(s).
Note: Be sure to observe proper polarity when
connecting wires from transmitter. (See figure 3)
The KT809 features an external K-TC connector.
Connect the thermocouple probe provided to the
external K-TC connector. Use the waterproof tape
provided to wrap the connector and jack to create a
watertight seal.
2. Insert batteries and plug in AC adapter. (See figure 3.)
(KT800/09) requires 4 AA batteries only.) The unit
will power on.
3. The instrument will move pen(s) to the appropriate
readings.
4. Install the chart that matches the Dip Switch settings
Press the Pen Home key to move the pens to the
outside of the chart. The pen is automatically raised
off the chart.
Remove the old chart, place the new chart on the
Chart Hub being certain that the edge of the chart
slides under the Chart Guide Clips located at the
outside of the chart.
5. Set the appropriate time. There are two ways to
adjust the chart and set the appropriate time:
a. Set the chart time manually by inserting a coin into
the groove in the chart hub and turning clockwise
until the correct hour (and day if applicable) on the
chart is referenced to the timing arrow (just to the
right of the pen tip on the dial).
The following feature should be used for fine
adjustments only.
b. To adjust the chart time, press and hold
Adjust-Up and Adjust-Down buttons located
on the back of the unit next to the dip switch (see
Figure 3).
Note: Model KT809 only, the Adjust-Up and
Adjust-Down buttons are located under the
battery door on the back of the unit.
The green LED will blink rapidly for about five
seconds, then the LED will remain solid green.
While in this state the Adjust-Up button will move
the chart backward (counter clockwise) and the
Adjust-Down button will move the chart forward
(clockwise).
Rotate the chart until the correct hour (and day if
applicable) on the chart is referenced to the timing
arrow. Once you have set your chart, press the Pen
Home button to exit Chart Adjust Mode. The unit will
take one minute to exit the Chart Adjust Mode once
Pen Home is pressed.
Press Pen Home to move the pens back onto
the chart.
6. Place the KT8 recorder on a flat vibration-free
surface. Be sure it is in a vertical position and level.
For best performance and longevity, the location
should be a clean environment, free from dust
and corrosive fumes. Do not exceed temperature
specifications.
Wall Mount Keyhole slots are provided on the KT8
recorder for wall mounting.
Display Symbols KT8
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Quick Start
into the groove in the chart hub and turning
clockwise until the correct hour (and day if
applicable) on the chart is referenced to the
timing arrow (just to the right of the pen tip on
the dial).
b. (This feature should be used for fine adjustments
only) To adjust the chart time, press and hold
ADJUST-UP and ADJUST-DOWN buttons located
on the back of the unit next to the dip switch (see
figure 3). The green LED will blink rapidly for
about five seconds, then the LED will remain solid
green. While in this state ADJUST-UP button will
move the chart backward (counter clockwise)
and ADJUST-DOWN button will move the chart
forward (clockwise). Rotate the chart until the
correct hour (and day if applicable) on the chart is
referenced to the timing arrow. Once you have
set your chart, press the PEN HOME button to exit
Chart Adjust Mode. The unit will take one minute
to exit Chart Adjust Mode once PEN HOME is
pressed.
8. Press PEN HOME to move the pens back onto the
chart.
9. Place the KT8 recorder on a flat vibration-free
surface. Be sure it is in a vertical position and level.
For best performance and longevity, the location
should be a clean environment, free from dust
and corrosive fumes. Do not exceed temperature
specifications.
Wall Mount: Keyhole slots are provided on the KT8
recorder for wall mounting.
1. Your recorder has been preset to operate using the
most popular settings.
KT800/02/03/56
Recording Time: 7 day
Temperature Range: 0 to +100°F
KT804
Recording Time: 7 day
Temperature Range: 0 to +1000°F
To change the range and recording time, please
reference Dip Switch Set-Up in this manual.
2. Remove the protective pen caps.
3. Plug in thermocouple probe(s).
NOTE: Be sure to observe proper polarity when
connecting wires from transmitter. (see figure 3)
4. Insert batteries and plug in AC adapter. (see figure
3) (KT800 require 4 AA batteries only) Unit will
power on.
5. The instrument will move pens to the appropriate
readings.
6. Install the chart that matches the Dip Switch settings
you have selected.
a. Press the PEN HOME key to move the pens to the
outside of the chart. The pen is automatically
raised off the chart.
b. Remove the old chart, place the new chart on
the Chart Hub – being certain that the edge of the
chart slides under the Chart Guide Clips located at
the outside of the chart.
7. Set the appropriate time. There are two ways to
adjust the chart and set the appropriate time:
a. Set the chart time manually by inserting a coin
MAX
MIN F or C
+-
K
Display Symbols (optional)
Figure 1
Low battery
indicator
Current Reading
or
Flashing “ALRN” when
in Alarm Condition
Alarm
Enabled
For setting
Alarms only
Thermocouple
Type
Button Operations
ON/OFF
The On/Off key turns the unit on and off.
PEN HOME (DOWN ARROW)
If the pen(s) are located on the outside edge of the
chart, press the PEN HOME to move pen(s) to recording
position. If the pen(s) are located on the chart, press the
PEN HOME key to move the pen(s) to the outside edge
of the chart.
ALARM – (Optional)
Pen 1: = Red Pen
Pen 2: = Blue Pen

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Figure 2
KT803/04/56
Power
LED
Pen
Home
Pen
Home
On/Off
On/Off
Alarm
KT800/02/09
Power
LED
On/Off
The On/Off key turns the unit on and off.
Pen Home (Down Arrow)
If the pens are located on the outside edge of the chart,
press the Pen Home to move pen(s) to recording position.
If the pens are located on the chart, press the Pen Home
key to move the pen(s) to the outside edge of the chart.
Alarm Optional
Pen 1: = Red Pen
Pen 2: = Blue Pen
1. To set the alarm, make sure unit is on and press and
hold the Alarm button. The LED will blink red rapidly
for about five seconds, then the LED will turn solid
green. Release the Alarm button and the LED will
turn solid red. At this point the display will show “On”
or “Off”.
Pressing either the Adjust-Up or Adjust-Down
buttons, located on the back of the unit next to the
dip switch, will toggle the alarm on or off.
2. Pressing Pen Home will scroll to the next alarm
options.
Alarm “on” or “off”
Figure 3
Adjust Buttons Dip Switches
Relay Contacts
(KT856)
AC
Adapter
Jack
Channel 1 Channel 2
Battery
Compartment
Figure 3–KT809
Battery Case & Switch Cover
5 screws
Up
Down
Battery
Compartment CH1 Jack
Adjust
Buttons
Dip
Switches
Note: KT809 battery door must be removed to access
the following: Adjust Buttons, Dip Switches, K-TC Jack,
Batteries.
Button Operations

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Pen 1 alarm minimum
Pen 1 alarm maximum
If two pen unit, the additional options are:
Pen 2 alarm minimum
Pen 2 alarm maximum
3. In order to set pen alarm minimums and maximums,
pressing Adjust-Up will increase the alarm value,
and pressing Adjust-Down will decrease the alarm
value. There is acceleration if the Adjust-Up button
is held down.
Repetitively pressing the Pen Home button will
scroll through the five options until the alarm button
is pressed to exit from alarm adjust. Each press of
the Pen Home or Alarm button will store the new
settings. The unit will take one minute to exit Alarm
Set Mode once the Alarm button is pressed.
4. If the alarm is triggered, the LED will show as solid
red and the alarm will sound. Press the Alarm button
to silence the audible alarm.
Alarm Relays
The SPST 24V 500mA relay contacts are normally open and
will close on alarm conditions when the alarms are enabled.
Relay contacts are always functional when the alarm is
enabled. The relay will close only during minimum and
maximum alarm conditions. Two pen models have 2 sets
of relay contacts which operate independently. Relays will
not operate under battery only power conditions.
Dip Switch Setup
To set up the KT8 recorder for your specific application, you
might need to change some of the “Dip Switches”. The Dip
Switches are located on the back of the unit. (Figure 3)
Use a pen or small screw driver to flip the switches.
Remember to install the correct chart to match the
corresponding Dip Switch setting.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Slide toggle up for “on” positionSlide toggle up for “on” position
Dip Switch 1
7 & 8 are
not active on
this recorder.
Slide toggle down for “off” position
KT8 Dip Switch Setting Up=On Down=Off
Switches 1–6 For Model 1 2 3 4 5 6
7-Day All Models D D
24-Hour All Models D U
31-Day All Models U U
Fahrenheit All Models D
Celsius All Models U
-50 to 50° F/C All Models DDU
0° to 100°F/C All Models DDD
0° to 250°F/C All Models DUU
0° to 500°F/C KT802/03/
05/55/56 UDD
0 to 150° F/C KT802/03/
05/55/56 DUD
Remember to install the correct chart to match corresponding switch setting
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KT8 Dip Switch Setting Up=On Down=Off
Switches 1–6 Model 1 2 3 4 5 6
7-Day KT804 D D
24-Hour KT804 D U
Fahrenheit KT804 D
Celsius KT804 U
0 to 1000° F/C KT804 DDD
0 to 2000° F KT804 DDU
-20° to +20°F/C KT804 DUD
+20° to +100°F/C KT804 DUU
+50 to 150° F/C KT804 UDD
Remember to install the correct chart to match corresponding switch setting
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Recording Time
All the KT8 recorders feature user selectable
recording times.
24-hour all models #1 down
#2 up
7-day all models #1 down
#2 down
31-day KT802/03/56 #1 up
#2 up
°F/C
You can record in °F or °C with the KT8 by using dip
switch #3.
°F #3 down
°C #3 up
Note: Remember to install the correct chart to match
corresponding switch setting.

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Temperature Ranges
0 to +100°F
#4 down
#5 down
#6 down
-50 to +50°F/C
#4 down
#5 down
#6 up
0 to +250°F/C
#4 down
#5 up
#6 up
0 to +500°F/C
KT802/03/56
#4 up
#5 down
#6 down
0 to +150°F/C
#4 down
#5 up
#6 down
KT804 Dip Switches for Ranges
-20 to +20°F/C
#4 down
#5 up
#6 down
+20 to +100°F/C
#4 down
#5 up
#6 up
+50 to +150°F/C
#4 up
#5 down
#6 down
0 to +1000°F/C
#4 down
#5 down
#6 down
0 to +2000°F (°F only)
#4 down
#5 down
#6 up
Power
The KT8 operates on AC power with an optional 4 AA
battery backup. Depending on chart rotation selected and
model; battery backup will last
KT802/03/05/55/56
24 Hour Chart Rotation = 1 Day Backup
7 Day Chart Rotation = 2 Day Backup
31 Day Chart Rotation = 1 Week Backup
Note: Alarm and relays will not operate under battery
only power.
KT800/09
At 70°F
24-Hour Chart Rotation = 1 Month
7-Day Chart Rotation = 6 Months
At 32°F
24-Hour Chart Rotation = 3 Weeks
7-Day Chart Rotation = 4 Months
Note: (Unit should not be placed in an environment
below 32°F)
LED Indicators
• AC Power with battery backup–Solid green
• AC Power with low battery or no battery–Blinks red
• Battery only–Blinks green
• Battery only (Low battery) –Solid red
Note: KT800/09 operates on battery only and will
blink one time every minute to conserve battery life.
CALIBRATION
Your instrument was carefully tested and calibrated before
being shipped from the factory. For greatest accuracy, we
recommend factory re-calibration every 6–12 months. Call
customer service at [phone].
If you wish to do calibration yourself, follow these
procedures.
1. To activate Calibration Mode, turn the unit on
and press and hold both the On/Off button and
the Adjust-Down button (making sure to press the
Adjust-Down button first so the unit will not turn
off). The LED will blink in amber rapidly for about
five seconds, and turn solid green. Release the
On/Off button and the Adjust-Down button. The
LED will then blink amber at which point only the pen
being adjusted will show on the display.
2. To raise the unit of measurement, press the
Adjust-Down button. To lower the unit of
measurement, press the Adjust-Up button.
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pens on a two-pen unit and stores the current
adjustment value.
3. When calibration is complete, press the On/Off
button. Calibration is stored in memory even after
you turn the unit off. User calibration information
will not be lost if AC power fails.
Note: After two hours, if no buttons are pressed, the
unit will time out of user calibration and resume normal
operation. The user calibration is stored separately
from the factory calibration. If you wish to cancel out
your user calibration, simply enter Calibration Mode and
toggle through the steps without adjusting displayed
readings. Exit by pressing the On/Off button. You have
now restored factory calibration.
Note: It is recommended that you use a controlled
chamber when calibrating temperature and humidity.
Calibrating in an open room is not recommended as
humidity can vary greatly within a very small area.
NEED TO KNOW
KT809 Water Resistant Enclosure
The KT809 features an IP66 enclosure. In order to maintain
the IP66 rating the battery/switch cover, on the back of the
unit, must be screwed down tightly at all points. The door
must be closed tightly using the two side latches. The K-TC
probe must be connected using the external connector and
the connector/jack connection must be completely sealed
using waterproof tape.
It is strongly recommended that the case door gasket be
greased occasionally using a standard silicone rubber
grease. The more the door is opened and closed, the more
frequently grease should be applied.
The Door and Battery Cover gaskets should maintain the
IP66 rating for 1 year under normal use. To replace gaskets,
contact Dickson Customer Service.
KT800/09 Pen Movement
The pen movement for the KT800/09 is slower than on the
AC powered models in order to conserve battery power.
In 24-hour mode, the pen will move every 1 minute and 30
seconds. In 7-day mode, the pen will move every 8 minutes
and 30 seconds.
The recorder takes temperature readings every 50 seconds.
An average of the readings taken between pen movements
is what is drawn on the chart.
Pen adjust
Pen adjust may be needed if the pen(s) and display do not
match.
1. While the unit is on, press and hold both the Pen
Home button and the On/Off button (making sure to
press the Pen Home button first so the unit will not
turn off). The led will blink rapidly between amber
and green for about five seconds. The LED will then
turn green. Release the Pen Home and On/Off
buttons. The LED will flash amber and green for one
second and the LED will turn off.
2. One-pen models The red pen will move to the outer
edge of the chart and is ready to be adjusted. Use
the Adjust-Up and Adjust-Down buttons to move
the pen to the maximum temperature line on the
chart. Once the pen is set, the Pen Home button
will move the pen to reaffirm the new pen position.
Press the On/Off button to exit Pen Home Adjust.
3. Two-pen models Both pens will move to the outer
edge of the chart, and then the shorter red pen will
move to the current position. Use the Adjust-Up
and Adjust-Down buttons to move the pen to
the maximum temperature line on the chart. Once
the shorter red pen is set, the Pen Home button
will move the shorter red pen to the outer edge of
the chart and the longer blue pen will move to its
current position. The Adjust-Up and Adjust-Down
buttons will adjust the longer blue pen position.
Once the pen is set, the Pen Home button will move
the longer blue pen to the outer edge of the chart and
the shorter red pen will move to its new position.
Each time pen home is pressed the two pens will
switch positions (moving the most recently adjusted
position) until the On/Off button is pressed to exit
pen adjust mode.
Note: Pressing the On/Off button will exit the adjustment
and return the unit to normal operation. Each time the
Pen Home or On/Off button is pressed, the adjustment
currently in progress will be stored. The unit will take one
minute to exit Pen Adjust Mode once the On/Off button
is pressed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Why isn’t the chart keeping time or running slow?
• The chart may be “hung up” or restricted, possibly
caused by a rip on the outer edge of the chart or the
chart hub, or the chart may be caught between the
arm and pen arm platform.
• Incorrect chart installed for the selected chart speed.
Why did the chart stop turning?
• Chart hung up or restricted, (ripped chart)
• Unit may be “locked up”? This can be confirmed by

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pressing any of the buttons on the keypad. If the unit is
locked up there will be no response to button presses
and the Chart Recorder may appear to be working, but
the readings won’t change. Also, the chart will not
rotate. Remove power and battery, and then re-power.
Why don’t the display and chart match?
• Dip switches are set for a specific range, but using
chart for another range, or vice versa.
• Pen(s) not inserted on pen arm(s) all the way
• To adjust pen to match chart see Pen Adjust in the
Need to Know section of this manual. Note: KT800
does not have a display.
Why does the display read PROB?
• Check the K-TC probe. Make sure it is properly
plugged into the back of unit.
• Is the unit “locked up”? This can be confirmed by
pressing any of the buttons on the keypad, if the unit
is “locked up” there will be no response to button
presses and the unit may appear to be working,
but the readings won’t change. Also, the chart will
not rotate. Remove power and battery, and then
re-power.
Why does calibration seem to be off?
• What is the tolerance of the unit it’s being compared to?
• It’s ok if the unit is within the sum of the two
tolerances.
• Has an outside calibration house attempted
calibration? It may not have been adjusted properly.
• Walk through calibration adjustment, found in
the manual
Why won’t the battery backup work?
• Are there good batteries in the Chart Recorder?
• Keep in mind that battery backup varies significantly
depending on temperature, pen movement and chart
rotation speed.
• If there was a momentary power outage (brown out),
the unit may not have had enough time to recognize
this and switch to Battery Mode. (The Chart Recorder
may lock up or shut off in this situation) This situation
may also occur if the unit is plugged into an outlet
that shares the circuit with other machinery that has
phase motors or compressors that cycle periodically.
As these other machines cycle, they momentarily have
a high current draw, therefore drawing from the unit.
Note: KT800 does not have a battery backup.
Why won’t the chart recorder respond to changes?
• Is the unit “locked up”? This can be confirmed by
pressing any of the buttons on the keypad. If the
unit is locked up there will be no response to button
presses and the unit may appear to be working,
but the readings won’t change. Also, the chart will
not rotate. Remove power and battery, and then
re-power.
Why won’t the unit power up?
• Remove the batteries and power adapter for a
minute or two, this will reset the unit. The unit should
respond when the adapter is plugged in.
Water is getting inside the case.
• Check the battery cover to make sure it is screwed
down tightly at all 5 points.
• Check the case door and make sure it is securely
fastened at both latches.
• Try greasing the door and battery cover gaskets with
a silicone rubber grease.
If the unit is over a year old and/or the door and cover
are frequently opened and closed, we recommend
replacing the door and battery cover gaskets. Contact
Customer Service for a Return Authorization Number.
Warranty
Dickson warrants that this line of instruments will be
free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for a period of twelve months
after delivery.
This warranty does not cover routine calibration and
battery replacement.
For Specifications and Technical Support go to
www.DicksonData.com
Factory Service & Returns
Contact Customer Service 630.543.3747 for a Return
Authorization Number (RA) before returning any
instrument. Please have the model number, serial
number and a PO ready before calling.