Digi-Sense 60010-85 User manual

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RTD THERMOMETER
MODELNO.60010-85
Digi - Sense
®
Digi
- Sense
®
Digi
- Sense
®

CERTIFICATE OF
CONFORMANCE
This thermometer was calibrated using
equipment traceable to the National Insti-
tute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
This instrument conforms to
DIN IEC-751 revised to ITS-90.
The accuracy of the thermometer at the
time of calibration was within specifications
stated in the operating manual.
ModelNo.:__________________________
Serial Number:______________________
Date placed in service:________________
To purchase an NIST certificate of trace-
ability with test data and test date for meter
and probe, please contact your dealer or:
Barnant Company
28W092 Commercial Avenue
Barrington, Illinois USA 60010-2392
Toll-free: 800-637-3739

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INTRODUCTION
Thisversatilehand-heldinstrumentprovideshighly
accuratetemperaturemeasurements inCelsiusor
Fahrenheitusinga100 ohmplatinumRTD,withan
alphaof0.003850or 0.003916.
This instrument covers the extended measuring
range of –200 to 1210 °C (–328to 2210°F).
Theinstrumentisdesignedforeasyoperation and
includesthefollowingfeatures:
• Operator selection oftemperature scale
• Resolution of 0.01° from –50.00°C to 99.99°C
(–58.00°Fto99.99°F)
• LCD with threefour-digitdisplays
•3-pincircularconnectorinput(matetoSwitchcraft
TA3Fplug)
• Hold feature for temporarily retainingareading
• Two-point fieldcalibration capability
• Low battery warning
• Stores orlogs up to 1000readings with real-time
markers

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• Scrolls through allstored readings
• Displays MIN and MAX readings
• Interfaces with optional HEWLETT PACKARD®
infraredprinter or optionalRS-232-Cadapter
• Prints temperatureand time of reading
• Built-in tilt standforeasy hands-free operation
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
VOLTAGES PRESENT AT
THE RTD MAY ALSO BE
PRESENT AT THE BATTERY TERMINALS.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE RTD WHEN
CHANGINGBATTERIES.
THIS INSTRUMENT IS
DESIGNED TO ACCEPT
LOWLEVELSIGNALSSUPPLIEDBYSTANDARD
100 OHM PLATINUM RTD’S. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE INPUT
VOLTAGE EXCEEDTHE SPECIFIED 10V RMS.
DO NOT USE OR STORE
THIS INSTRUMENT IN
MICROWAVE OVENS OR ANY ABNORMALLY
HOT OR COLD AREAS.
WEAKBATTERIESSHOULD
NOT BE LEFT IN THE
INSTRUMENT. DEAD BATTERIES CAN LEAK
AND CAUSE DAMAGETO UNIT.
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION
CAUTION

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EU Declaration of Conformity
Name of Apparatus: RTD Logger
Model Number: 60010-85*
Description of Apparatus:Electronic thermometer
using an RTD probe
Barnant Company declares that the above model is
in conformity to the following harmonized standards
and directives:
Applicable Applicable Manufacturer’s
Directives Specifications Report Number
73/23/EEC EN61010-1/A2:1995 TR0076
93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC EN61326-1/A1:1998 TR0076
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
The last two digits of the year in which the current
configuration of the above model was assessed per
the LowVoltage Directive is :00.
*Evaluated for EMC as part of a system using the
AC Adapter, Model Number 600-0075.
Manufacturer:
Barnant Company Division
Cole-Parmer Instrument Company
28W092 Commercial Avenue
Barrington, IL 60010-2392
USA
Tel.:[phone]
Manufacturer’s Signature:
James W.Doll Date
VicePresident, Engineering
19 December, 2000

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SPECIFICATIONS
RTD PROBES
Impedance: 100ohm@0°C(32°F)
Sensitivity (alpha): 0.003850 or 0.003916 ohm/
ohm/°Cselectable
Accuracy: ±0.06°F;±0.03°Cat0.01°resolution
±0.1°at0.1°resolution
±1°at1°resolution
LOGGER
Linearization:ConformstoDIN IEC 751, revised
toITS-90
Input Protection:10V rms
Display Update:0.6seconds per update
Connector: 3-pin circular connector input (mate
toSwitchcraftTA3F plug)
Battery
Size: Two AA, 1.5V alkaline ANSI-L40,
IEC-LR6
Life: >300hours continuous,typical
Display: LCD with 0.4 in high characters main
readout and 0.2 in high characters secondary
displays, 4 digits each display plus various
annunciators.
Temperature/Humidity Range
Operating:
StatedAccuracy: 10°Cto40°C
(50°Fto104°F)
UsefulRange: 0°Cto40°C
(32°Fto104°F)
Storage: –10°Cto60°C
(–14°Fto 140°F)
Humidity: 10%to90%
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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:227 grams (8 ounces)
Ingress protection: MeetsIEC-529IP-54fordust
andwaterresistant enclosures.
Compliance: For CE Mark:
EN61326-1/A1:1998
(EU EMC Directive)

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BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
REPLACEMENT
VOLTAGES PRESENT AT
THE RTD MAY ALSO BE
PRESENT AT THE BATTERY TERMINALS.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE RTD WHEN
CHANGING BATTERIES.
WEAKBATTERIESSHOULD
NOT BE LEFT IN THE
INSTRUMENT. DEAD BATTERIES CAN LEAK
AND CAUSE DAMAGETO UNIT.
CAUTION
DANGER

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If battery indicator turns on, battery life is
approximately8 to 10 hours.Thebattery indicator
will start blinking with less than 1 hour of life
remaining.
ATTHISPOINT,BATTERYMUSTBECHANGED.
IFBATTERYVOLTAGEGOESTOOLOW,DISPLAY
WILL GO BLANK.
SeeSPECIFICATIONS forbattery type.
1. Before changingbattery,turninstrumentoffand
disconnectprobe.
2. Loosen screw and lift battery cover off back of
case.
3. Remove the twoAAbatteries.
4. Inserttwonew batteries,observing polarity.
5. Install cover and tighten screw.
AC ADAPTER
An optional AC adapter can be used for power to
conserve batteries.The adapter is not a charger
andwillnotchargebatteries.Theadapterconnects
tothebottomofthethermometer.Whentheadapter
isconnected,thebatteriesaredisconnected.Refer
to the ACCESSORIES section for adapter
information.

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CONNECTING AN RTD
Note:Besureyourinstrument settingmatchesthe
RTDyouareusing(alphaof0.00385or0.003916).
See SELECTING RTD SENSITIVITY (ALPHA)
on page 14.Insert the 3-pin plug into the mating
connector on the top of the instrument.

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QUICK SETUP
Note:ReviewSAFETYPRECAUTIONSonpage3.
1. Installbatteries.
2. Connect RTD probe.
3. PresstheON/OFFkey.Thethermometerperforms
a self-test and all display digits and indicators,
as shown below, should remain on for
approximatelyonesecond.
The clock will remain on for about three seconds.
4. Use SETUP to select the correct sensitivity
(ALPHA) and various other options.Use ▲or
▼tomakeselections, toenterselectionsand
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If a probe has not yet been connected to the
instrument, you will see this display:
This message also appears if a probe is broken.
Nomeasurementscanbemadewhilethiswarning
isdisplayed.
RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS
Press and hold CLEAR and SETUP at power on
until “CLr”shows in the display. Then release
CLEAR andSETUP.Press any key to continue.

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COMPLETE SETUP PROCEDURE
Thesetup functionscrollsthroughaseriesofsteps
forselectingprobesensitivity(alpha),resolution,filter
rate, setting the real-time clock, selecting the line
frequencyandaccessingtheLogsub-menuandthe
Print sub-menu.Either the complete setup can be
runasdescribedbelow,orthesetupcanbeinitiated
andterminatedatanystep.TheLogsub-menuand
thePrintsub-menucanbe accessedwithoutgoing
through the complete setup.These variations are
coveredinthefollowingprocedures.
NOTE
SettingsselectedintheSetupprocedurearestored
in memory and will remain even after power is
turned off or while batteriesarebeingreplaced.
Press the SETUP key. The lower left display will
show either the time of day or “OFF”and it will be
flashing.
SELECTING LOWER DISPLAY MODE
Press the MAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲key or MIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼key to toggle the
lowerdisplay betweenshowingthetimeofdayand
showing minimum and maximum temperature
values.Press the HOLD keytoadvance to the
next step in the setup sequence.
SELECTING RTD SENSITIVITY (ALPHA)
PresstheMAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲keyorMIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼keytoselecteither
0.003850 (3850 flashing) or 0.003916 (3916
flashing).The lower left display will read “ALPH”.
When correct RTD sensitivity is flashing, press
the HOLD key to advance to the next step in
thesetupsequence.
TEMPERATURE RESOLUTION
Therearethreechoicesfortemperatureresolution.
The first choice is with 0.01°resolution selected:
the thermometer will automatically range to show

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thegreatestpossible resolution.Thenextchoiceis
0.1°resolution:thethermometer will automatically
range between 0.1°and 1°as required.The final
choice is 1°resolution: the display will remain in
thisresolutionfor all displayedtemperatures.
When0.01°or0.1°resolutionisselected,adecimal
pointwillappearintheuppernumericaldisplay.When
1° resolution is selected, no decimal point will be
present.
The upper display will show 0.01, 0.1 or 1 and it
will beflashing.Press either MAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲keyor MIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼
key to change resolution, then press the HOLD
to advance to the next step in the setup
sequence.
FILTER RATE
Thefilterrate can besetto OFF,LoorHi.Thisrate
is changed to smooth out fluctuations in the
readings. Normally this would be set to OFF. If
readingsareunstable, trychanging to Lo or Hi.
Thelowerleftdisplaywillread“FILt”andtheupper
displaywillflasheitherOFF,Lo orHi.UsetheMAX
▲▲
▲▲
▲key or MIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼key to switch the filter rate, then
pressHOLD keytostore the rateand continue
setup by setting the real-time clock.
SETTING REAL-TIME CLOCK
1. When setting the real-time clock, the right two
digits in the lower left display will be flashing.
Use the MAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲key or MIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼key to adjust the
flashingdigitstothedesiredminutesetting.
2. Press HOLD key to lock in the minutes and
advance to the hours setting.
Hoursaresetinthe24hourtimesystem.Therefore,
timeafter12:59pmrequires12tobeaddedtothe
time.Forexample,3:00PMis(3+12)=15:00 hours.

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3. The left two digits in the lower left display will
beflashing.UsetheMAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲keyor MIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼key
toadjusttheflashingdigitstothedesiredhour
setting.
4. PresstheHOLD keytostorethehoursand
advancetothemonthsetting.
5. The MO annunciatorwillbeon and thelefttwo
digitsinthelowerright displaywill be flashing.
Use the MAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲key or MIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼key to adjust
theflashingdigitstothedesiredmonthsetting
(1 to 12).
6. Press the HOLD key to store the months
and advance to the day setting.
7. The DAY annunciator will be on and the right
two digits in the lower right display will be
flashing.Use the MAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲key or MIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼key to
adjust the flashing digits to the desired day
setting (1 to 31).
8. Press the HOLD key to store the day and
advance to the yearsetting.
9. TheYRannunciatorwillbeonandthetwodigits
inthelowerleft displaywillbe flashing.Usethe
MAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲keyorMIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼keytoadjusttheflashing
digitstothedesiredyearsetting(2000to2063).
10. Press the HOLD key to lock in the year.To
setupthelogor print functions proceedto the
followingparagraphs.
LINE FREQUENCY SELECTION
Formaximumnoiserejection,itispossibletoselect
one of two line frequency settings. This selection
should be based on the local mains power line
frequencyofeither50Hzor60Hz.Forexample,all
of North America is 60 Hz, while Europe is 50 Hz.

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The lower left display will show “LINE”while the
upper display is flashing either 50 or 60. Use the
MAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲key or MIN ▼ ▼
▼ ▼
▼ key to adjust the flashing
digitstothedesired line frequency setting.
Press the HOLD key to lock in the line
frequency.Thiscompletesthebasicoperationsetup
andreturnstonormaloperation.
LOG SETUP
TheLogsub-menuis usedtosetthetime intervals
betweenthe logged readings.Thetimecanbeset
from 1 second to 60 minutes. Once the log
sub-menu is setup, logging can be toggled ON or
OFF by pressing the LOG key. When logging is
turnedON,itwillcontinueuntilturnedOFFor1000
logs have occurred at the entered rate. The first
1000logsareretained.
1. Anytime while in SETUP, press the LOG key.
The LOG annunciator will be on and the
presentlysettimeinterval(defaultisonesecond)
will be displayed in the lower left
display.The two right digits represent seconds
andwillbeblinking.
2. Use the MAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲key or MIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼keys to adjust
the “seconds”as desired. Press the HOLD
keytostoresettingandadvanceto“minutes”
setting.
3. UsetheMAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲keyor MIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼keystoadjustthe
“minutes”asdesired.PresstheHOLD keyto
storesetting.ThiscompletestheLoggingsetup.

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PRINT SETUP
ThePrintsub-menuisusedtosetthetimeintervals
betweenthereadingsbeingsenttotheprinter.The
default rate is once every three seconds.The time
can be set from 3 seconds to 60 minutes.Oncethe
printsub-menuissetup,printingcanbetoggledONor
OFFby pressing the PRINT key.Inaddition, thedata
rate for theinfraredRS-232-Coutputcanalsobeset.
1. Anytime the PRINT key is pressed while in
SETUP, the PRINT annunciator will be on and
the presently set time interval (default is three
seconds) will be displayed in the lower left
display.The two right digits represent seconds
andwillbeblinking.
2. UsetheMAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲keyand/orMIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼keystoadjust
the “seconds”as desired. Press the HOLD
key to store setting and advance to the
“minutes”setting.
3. UsetheMAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲keyand/orMIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼keystoadjust
the “minutes”as desired. Press the HOLD
key to store setting and proceed to the data
outputrate.
4. UsetheMAX ▲▲
▲▲
▲keyand/orMIN ▼▼
▼▼
▼keystoscroll
through the available data output rates of HP,
300, 600, 1200 or 2400 (use HP for the
HEWLETT-PACKARD infrared printer). Press
the HOLD key to store setting and end the
setup.The data output rates of 300, 600, 1200
and2400areforusewiththeoptionalinfraredto
RS-232-Cadapter.
SELECTING INDIVIDUAL PARAMETERS
The RTD sensitivity, resolution, filter update rate,
real-time clock and line frequency can be set
individuallywithout performing thecompletesetup.
First press the SETUP key, then repeatedly press
the HOLD key until the desired function is
displayed.Usethe▲▲
▲▲
▲▼▼
▼▼
▼keystochangethefunction
and press the HOLD key to store setting.