GREISINGER gth 1170 User manual

H56.0.01.6C-06
GHM Messtechnik GmbH • Standort Greisinger
Hans-Sachs-Str. 26 • D-93128 Regenstauf
+49 (0) 9402 / 9383-0 +49 (0) 9402 / 9383-33 [e-mail]
Digital Quick-Response Thermometer
Operating Manual GTH 1170
WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE93889386

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CONTENTS
1GENERAL NOTE............................................................................................................................. 2
2SAFETY........................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 INTENDED USE .............................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 SAFETY SIGNS AND SYMBOLS ......................................................................................................... 3
2.3 SAFETY GUIDELINES ...................................................................................................................... 3
3PRODUCT SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................... 4
3.1 SCOPE OF SUPPLY......................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ADVICE........................................................................................... 4
4NOTES TO FUNCTIONS OF DEVICE ............................................................................................. 4
4.1 IN GENERAL:MEASURING TEMPERATURE WITH THERMOCOUPLES................................................... 4
4.2 MIN-/MAX VALUE MEMORY........................................................................................................... 4
4.3 HOLD –FUNCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
4.4 OFFSET AND SCALE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................. 4
5CONFIGURATION OF THE INSTRUMENT:.................................................................................... 5
5.1 AUTO POWER OFF TIME................................................................................................................. 5
5.2 DISPLAY UNIT:CHOICE OF THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UNIT............................................................ 5
5.3 DISPLAY RESOLUTION:CHOICE OF THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY RESOLUTION.................................... 5
6SYSTEM MESSAGES: .................................................................................................................... 6
7SPECIFICATION.............................................................................................................................. 6
8RESHIPMENT AND DISPOSAL...................................................................................................... 6
8.1 RESHIPMENT................................................................................................................................. 6
8.2 DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................... 6
1 General Note
Read this document carefully and get used to the operation of the device before you use it. Keep this
document within easy reach near the device for consulting in case of doubt.
Mounting, start-up, operating, maintenance and removing from operation must be done by qualified, spe-
cially trained staff that have carefully read and understood this manual before starting any work.
The manufacturer will assume no liability or warranty in case of usage for other purpose than the intended
one, ignoring this manual, operating by unqualified staff as well as unauthorized modifications to the de-
vice.
The manufacturer is not liable for any costs or damages incurred at the user or third parties because of
the usage or application of this device, in particular in case of improper use of the device, misuse or mal-
function of the connection or of the device.
The manufacturer is not liable for misprints.

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2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
The safety requirements (see below) have to be observed.
The device must be used only according to its intended purpose and under suitable conditions.
Use the device carefully and according to its technical data (do not throw it, strike it, …)
Protect the device from dirt.
2.2 Safety signs and symbols
Warnings are labelled in this document with the followings signs:
Caution! This symbol warns of imminent danger, death, serious inju-
ries and significant damage to property at non-observance.

Attention! This symbol warns of possible dangers or dangerous situa-
tions which can provoke damage to the device or environ-
ment at non-observance.
Note! This symbol point out processes which can indirectly influence
operation or provoke unforeseen reactions at non-observance.
2.3 Safety guidelines
This device has been designed and tested in accordance with the safety regulations for electronic de-
vices. However, its trouble-free operation and reliability cannot be guaranteed unless the standard safety
measures and special safety advises given in this manual will be adhered to when using the device.
1. Trouble-free operation and reliability of the device can only be guaranteed if the device is not subjected
to any other climatic conditions than those stated under "Specification".
2. If the device is transported from a cold to a warm environment condensation may cause in a failure of
the function. In such a case make sure the device temperature has adjusted to the ambient tempera-
ture before trying a new start-up.
3. If there is a risk whatsoever involved in running it, the device has to be switched off im-
mediately and to be marked accordingly to avoid re-starting.
Operator safety may be a risk if:
- there is visible damage to the device
- the device is not working as specified
- the device has been stored under unsuitable conditions for a longer time.
In case of doubt, please return device to manufacturer for repair or maintenance.
4. Warning: Do not use this product as safety or emergency stop devices or in any other application
where failure of the product could result in personal injury or material damage.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury and material damage.

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3 Product Specification
3.1 Scope of supply
The scope of supply includes:
Device GTH1170, incl. 9V battery block
Operating Manual
3.2 Operation and maintenance advice
•Battery operation:
If ‘bAt’ is shown in the lower display the battery has been used up and needs to be replaced. However,
the device will operate correctly for a certain time. If ‘bAt’ is shown in the upper display the voltage is
too low to operate the device; the battery has been completely used up.
The battery has to be taken out, when storing device above 50 °C.
We recommend taking out battery if device is not used for a longer period of time.
Treat device carefully. Use only in accordance with above specification. (do not throw, hit against etc.).
Protect plug and socket from soiling.
Make sure that sensor and device are always subjected to the same temperature, i.e. try to avoid hold-
ing sensor plug in your hand for a longer period of time as well as subjecting device to an additional
heat source as this may result in measuring inaccuracies.
4 Notes to Functions of Device
4.1 In General: Measuring Temperature With Thermocouples
Temperature differences between the instrument and the probe connector may produce measuring
errors. Therefore wait after connecting or touching the connector until the temperatures have ad-
justed. (can take up to 15 mins. )
The device is suitable to measure large temperature ranges. But consider the allowable range of your
probe!
When measuring air temperature the probe has to be dry. Otherwise the cold due to the evaporation
causes to low measuring.
4.2 MIN-/MAX Value Memory
watch MIN value (Lo): press key ‘Mode‘ shortly once display changes between ‘Lo‘ and MIN
value
watch MAX value (Hi): press key ‘Mode‘ shortly once again display changes between ‘Hi‘ and
MAX value
restore current value: press key ‘Mode‘ shortly once again current value is displayed
clear MIN-/MAX- value: press key ‘Mode‘ for 2 seconds MIN and MAX value are cleared. The
display shows shortly ‘CLr‘.
4.3 Hold –Function
By shortly pressing the ‘Hold‘ key the currently measured value is ‘frozen‘,
The display changes between ‘Hld‘ and the ‘frozen‘ value
Pressing the key ‘Hold‘ shortly once again resets the display to the current value.
Please note: Measuring keeps on running in the background, the MIN/MAX values are updated con-
tinuously.
4.4 Offset and Scale Adjustment
The offset and scale adjustment is mainly intended to be used to compensate errors of the external tem-
perature probes.
The display value is given by following formula:
unit = °C: Display = (measured value - offset) * ( 1 + scale adjustment [%] )
unit = °F: Display = (measured value - 32°F - offset) * ( 1 + scale adjustment [%] ) + 32°F

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To adjust a measuring offset and scale proceed like follows:
1. Switch off the instrument.
2. Press the ‘Hold‘ key while switching on the instrument.
Keep ‘Hold‘ key pressed until ‘OFS‘ appears in the display (about 3 seconds).
3. Press ‘Mode‘ or ‘Hold‘ key, the currently selected offset adjustment appears.
4. Choose the desired value by pressing ‘Mode‘ or ‘Hold‘ key. (max. input range: ±5.0°C or ±9.0°F)
5. Enter by pressing On/Off-key: SCL appears in the display
6. Press ‘Mode‘ or ‘Hold‘ key, the currently selected scale adjustment appears
7. Choose the desired value by pressing ‘Mode‘ or ‘Hold‘ key. (max. input range: ±5.00%)
The input is displayed in %.
example: scale adjustment is 4.00 => scale is increased by 4.00% => Scale = 104%
At a measured value of 100.0 (without offset correction) the instrument would show 104.0
8. Store the values by pressing ‘On/Off‘ key.
Please note: If during the changing of the offset adjust no key is pressed within 20 seconds,
the input will be aborted. Eventually made changes won’t be stored!
5 Configuration Of The Instrument:
To configure the instrument proceed like follows:
1. Switch off the instrument.
2. Press the ‘Mode‘ key while switching on the instrument, keep ‘Mode‘ key pressed until ‘PoF‘ ap-
pears (about 3 seconds).
5.1 Auto Power Off Time
The auto power off time is entered in minutes. If no key is pressed during a measuring, the instrument
switches itself off automatically after the entered period of time.
3.Press ‘Mode‘ or ‘Hold‘ key, the currently selected power off time will be displayed (off, 1..120min)
4. Enter the desired time by pressing ‘Mode‘ or ‘Hold‘ key.
Possible input: off: The auto power off function is deactivated (permanent operation)
1...120: auto power off time in minutes.
5.Confirm the value by pressing ‘On/Off‘ key, ‘Uni‘ appears in the display
5.2 Display Unit: Choice of the temperature display unit °C or °F
6. Press ‘Mode‘ or ‘Hold‘ key, the currently selected unit will be displayed (°C or °F)
7. Enter the desired unit by pressing ‘Mode‘ or ‘Hold‘ key.
8. Confirm the value by pressing ‘On/Off‘ key, ‘rES‘ appears in the display
5.3 Display Resolution: Choice of the temperature display resolution 1° or 0.1°
9. Press ‘Mode‘ or ‘Hold‘ key, the currently selected resolution will be displayed (1° or 0.1°)
10. Enter the desired resolution by pressing ‘Mode‘ or ‘Hold‘ key.
0.1°: Display 0.1°C or 0.1°F. When exceeding the display range (>199.9°) the display automatically
changes to 1° resolution
1°: Display with 1°C or 1°F resolution
11. Confirm the value by pressing ‘On/Off‘ key. The vales will be stored, the instrument will restart
(segment test).
Please note: If during the configuration no key is pressed within 20 seconds, the configura-
tion will be aborted. Eventually made changes won’t be stored!

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6 System Messages:
Er. 1 = measuring range has been exceeded
Er. 2 = meas. values have fallen below perm. range
Er. 7 = System fault - the device has detected a system fault (defective or far outside allowable ambi-
ent temperature range)
--- = No temperature probe connected or probe defective
If the symbol "BAT“ is displayed at the left side of display, the battery is weak, measuring can be contin-
ued for a certain time. If “bAt“ is displayed in the main display the battery is used up and needs to be re-
placed. Measuring is no more possible.
7 Specification
Measuring range: -65,0 ... +199,9 °C, resolution 0,1 °C resp. -85,0 ... +199,9 °F, resolution 0,1 °F
-65 ... +1150 °C, resolution 1 °C resp. -85 ... +1999 °F, resolution 1 °F
Precision: (±1 Digit) -65,0 ...+199,9 °C: ±0,05 % of meas. value ±0,2% full scale
(at nominal temperature = 25°C) -65 ... +1150 °C: ±0,1 % of meas. value ±0,2 % full scale
Temperature drift: 0,01 %/K
Point of comparison: ±0,3 °C
Probe connection: standard flat-pin plug suitable for all NiCr-Ni (type K) probes
Offset- and Scale: digital offset and scale adjustment via menu setting
Measuring frequency: 3 measurings per second
Display: approx. 13 mm high, 3½-digit LCD
Operation elements: 3 keys for ON/OFF, min-/max-value display, hold
Min-/Max-value memory: Min and max measured value is stored
Hold key: the current measuring will be „frozen“
Operating conditions: -25 ... 50 °C; 0 ... 80 %RH (non-condensing)
Storage temperature: -25 ... 70 °C
Power supply: 9V battery type JEC 6F22 (in scope of supply)
Power consumption: approx. 150 µA
Low battery warning: "BAT" automatically displayed if battery is low
Auto off function: when the Auto Off Function is activated, the device switches automatically off, if
keypad is not attended for a longer time (selectable 1 ...120min).
Housing: impact resistant ABS-housing: approx.106 x 67 x 30 mm (H x W x D)
Weight: approx. 135g incl. battery
EMC: The device corresponds to the essential protection ratings established in the
Regulations of the Council for the Approximation of Legislation for the member
countries regarding electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EG). Additional
fault: <1%
8 Reshipment and Disposal
8.1 Reshipment
All devices returned to the manufacturer have to be free of any residual of measuring media
and other hazardous substances. Measuring residuals at housing or sensor may be a risk for
persons or environment
Use an adequate transport package for reshipment, especially for fully functional devices.
Please make sure that the device is protected in the package by enough packing materials.
8.2 Disposal instructions
Batteries must not be disposed in the regular domestic waste but at the designated collecting
points.
The device must not be disposed in the unsorted municipal waste! Send the device directly to
us (sufficiently stamped), if it should be disposed. We will dispose the device appropriate and
environmentally sound.