HTA C-500 User manual

CONTENT Page
I. SAFETY INFORMATION………………...2
II. FEATURES……………………………….2
III. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS…………3
IV. CONTROLS……………………………...4
V. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS…………6
5.1 Setup Menu…………………………..6
5.2 Measurement……………………….10
5.3 Printing……………………………...12
5.4 Loading Thermal Paper…………..14
5.5 Battery Replacement…………….. 15
VI. ATTENTION…………………………… 16
6.1 Master Reset………………………. 16
VII. SOFTWARE…………………………...17
7.1 Installation………………………….17
7.2 Introduction………………………...18

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I. SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read the following safety information carefully before
attempting to operate or service the meter.
2. Only qualified personnel should perform repairs or servicing
not covered in this manual.
3. Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth. Do not use
abrasives or solvents on these instruments.
4. Safety symbols:
Dangerous, refer to this manual before using
the meter.
Apply with European CE.
II. FEATURES
1. Graphic Print Out
2. Text Print Out
3. The easy-access menu buttons and text area in the LCD
display provide a simple and intuitive hierarchical menu
operation for system setup.
4. Built-in real time clock
5. Photo-coupler isolated RS-232 interface
6. Windows data logging software
7. 32,000 Record Data Logger
8. T1 & T2 dual display
9. MAX/MIN function
10. REL function

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III. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Measurement Range: Type-K -200°C ~ 1370°C
-328°F ~ 2498°F
Type-J -200°C ~ 760°C
-328°F ~ 1400°F
Accuracy: -200°C ~ 1370°C ±0.1% + 0.8°C
-328°F ~ 2498°F ±0.1% + 1.6°F
Resolution: 0.1°C / 0.1°F
Sample Rate: 2 times / second
Input Protection: 60V DC or 24Vrms AC
Data Logger: 32,000 Records
Storage Condition: -10°C ~ 60°C (14°F ~ 140°F)
0 ~ 80% RH
Operating Condition: 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
0 ~ 80% RH
Battery: Size AA 1.5V x 6 (alkaline battery)
Battery Life: Approx. 10days
(alkaline battery with 60 second
interval under text printerout mode)
Low Battery: indicator displayed. Meter will
beep and automatically power off.
AC Adapter: DC 9V ~ 12V, 1AMin
(5.5φx 2.5mm plug)
Thermal Paper: 58mm width; approx.10 meter length
Dimension (LxWxH): 242 x 98 x 42 mm
9.5 x 3.8 x 1.6 inches
Weight: 580g (20.4 oz.) approx.
Accessories: Tool box,
AAalkalinebatteries(1.5Vx6),
AC Adapter (DC 9V @1Amp.),
instruction manual,
K-type sensor x 2 (-50°C ~ 200°C),
two rolls
Thermal Paper (31 meters x 58mm),
RS-232 cable,
Windows software,

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IV. CONTROLS
DC9V
T2 T1
T2
°F
REL
PRINT
INST
REC
FEED
MIN
MAX
C
°C
MENU
T1
MENU
TEMPERATURE RECORDER
OPEN
MENU
C
MENU
INST
PRINT
FEED
REC
REL
MAX
MIN
°C
°F
T1
T2
Paper Slot
Paper Output
Manual Feed Knob
Print Head Level
L C D
DC 9V Jack
Setup Panel
Function Panel
Print Panel
Temperature Sensor
Input Connector
Function Panel:
Setup Panel:
Print Panel:
Exit without saving
Enter
Browse menu or number down
Browse menu or number up
Paper feed 2/3 inch
Start / Stop printing
Print present data
Power button
°C / °F button
Record button
T1 / T2 button
Relative readout button
MAX / MIN button

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RS-232
1A Min
AC Adaptor ( isolated ) :
Connector 5.5 x 9.5mm
Diameter Max
DC 9V 12V
Paper Spec. :
58 mm Width
Thermal Paper
31
328 F1400 F
TYPE J
TYPE K
RANGE :C200
200
328
C
FC1370
2498
760 C
F
MASTER RESET
SAZE AA 1.5V X 6
MANUAL FOR SAFET
PLEASE READ
REC REL
Y
Slip Proof Rubber
Battery Cover
RS-232 Jack
Function Panel:
Maximum display mode
Printing in process
Auto power off
T1 / T2 Indication
Temperature unit
Thermocouple Type
Low battery
Recording in process
Minimum display mode
Relative display mode

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V. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Setup Menu
Press either of the “Browse menu…” (Menu Select) buttons
to select menu
CMENU MENU
TEMPERATURE RECORDER
OPEN
Exit without saving
Enter
Browse menu or number down
Browse menu or number up

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Menu item
Menu description
Set system clock:
Set thermocouple type
Note: The thermocouple type selected and actual sensor type
must match.
3
6
9
8
7
5
4
2
1Set system clock
Set start/stop printing time and print mode
Set Thermocouple Type
record interval
Set start/stop recording time and
Clear Datalogger memory
Power management setup
Alarm limit setup
Printer test printing
Print out setup information
1Set time
Set date
Set year
2
Select J Type
Select K Type

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Set print start/stop time and print mode:
Note:
1. Text print interval options:
2/5/10/15/30 seconds 1/2/5/10/15/30/60 minutes
2. Graph print speed options:
1/2/3/4/5/6/8/12/24 inch/hour.
3. Graph print scale width options:
10,20,50,100,200,500,1000,2000
4. After setup is done, in normal
mode the LCD will display “TIMED
PRINT” and auto power off will be
disabled.
3
Set start year
Set start date
Set start time
Set stop year
Set stop date
Set stop time
Print mode
Text mode Text print interval
Graph mode Graphic print speed
Minimun scale
Scale range

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Datalogger start/stop time and Recording Interval Setup:
Note: 1.Recording interval options:
1/2/5/10/15/30 second; 1/2/5/10/15/30/60 minute.
2.When REC setup is done and in normal mode, the
LCD will display “TIMED REC” and auto power off
will be disabled.
Note: When Alarm is active and the measurement is outside
the limit there will be a beeping until the measurement
is inside the limit.
9
8Printer diagnostic
Print all of the setup information
6
7
5Erase memory
30 minutes
auto power off
Power continue on
Set power
mode
Alarm option Alarm active Upper limit Low limit
Alarm inactive
4
Set stop year
Set stop date
Set stop time
Set start year
Set start date
Set start time
Set record
interval

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5.2 Temperature Measurements
1. Power: Press to turn the power on.
Press and hold for three seconds to turn off
the power. While powering off, the LCD will
display the following symbols:
2. Select unit: Press to select the °C or °F scale.
The selection will be kept in the memory
after power off.
3.T1/T2 switch: Press to switch between the T1 and
T2 display window.
4. Recording data: Press to start recording, and the
LCD will display the “REC” symbol.
Press it again to stop recording.
POWER OFF
°C
°F
T1
T2
T2
T1
REC
°C T1
REC REL
°F
MIN
MAX
T2
MENU
CMENU
RECORDERTEMPERATURE
OPEN

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If the ‘REC” symbol blinks, it indicates
the memory is full, and the LCD will
display “REC FULL”.
To set the recording interval, please refer
to Page 9.
5. Relative mode: Press , the meter will memorize the
present reading and will then display the
difference between the new reading and
the memorized value.
Press it again to exit the relative operation.
6. MAX/MIN mode: Press , and the LCD will display the
“MAX” symbol and maximum reading.
Press
again, and the LCD will
display the “MIN” symbol and minimum
reading.
Press again, the“MAX” and “ MIN”
symbols will blink together, and the
present temperature will be displayed.
The meter will retain the maximum and
minimum values while you repeat these
steps.
Press and hold for three seconds
to exit this mode.
REL
REL
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX

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5.3 Printing
Use the printer control buttons to initiate printing.
1. Instant printing:
•Press once to print out the date, time, and the
present temperature
•Instant printing will only print text.
•Pressing during the text printing process, will
insert one batch of text into the printing sequence
which includes the date, time and temperature data.
•Pressing during the graphic printing process
inserts a cross symbol to indicate the data on the
chart, with the related time labeled on the side.
INST
PRINT
INST
PRINT
INST
PRINT
OPEN
TEMPERATURE
°C
REL
°F
INST
PRINT
REC
MENU
C
FEED
MAX
MIN
MENU
T1
T2
RECORDER

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2. Start and stop printing:
Press tostartprinting.
Press the button again to stop printing.
The LCD will display the symbol while printing.
Please refer to Page 8 regarding print setup.
3. Feed: Press once to have the printer feed 2/3
inch of paper out.
zMake sure to lower the printer head level before
printing.
zWhen the printer head level is in the up position, and
printing is started, the LCD will display “LEVER UP”.
Push the lever down and print again.
zWhen the paper is empty and printing is started, the
LCD will display “NO PAPER”.
Please refer to the following section regarding loading
thermal paper.
FEED
Printer head lever

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5.4 Load Thermal Paper
1. Pull up the printer head lever.
2. Remove the paper cabinet cover.
3. Insert the paper into the slot.
4. Press a couple of times to load the paper into the
printer.
5. When paper comes out of the front slot, push the
printer head lever down.
FEED
C
INST
PRINT
REC REL
MENU
°F
°C
MENU
FEED
MAX
MIN
4
T2
T1
2
3
1
TEMPERATURE
5
RECORDER

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5.5 Battery Replacement
1. Turn off power before replacing the battery.
2. Replace all six (6) size AA, 1.5V batteries at the same
time. For maximum battery life, alkaline batteries are
recommended.

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VI. ATTENTION
6.1 Master Reset
If the meter appears to be in an unknown condition, it can
be reset to its default setup. To reset the meter:
1. Turn off the power.
2. Press and hold simultaneously, then press
, and the LCD will display “MASTER SETUP”.
3. Release all buttons; the LCD will display “RESET OK”.
REC REL
REC
C
REL
°C
°F
MAX
MIN
T1
T2
MENUMENU
OPEN
RECORDER
TEMPERATURE
OPEN
RECORDERTEMPERATURE

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VII. Software
7.1 Installation
System Required:
Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows ME
Windows NT 4.0.
Minimum Hardware Required:
PC with Pentium processor, 90MHz or higher 32 MB
RAM.
4X CD-ROM Drive or faster.
Recommended display resolution 800X600.
At least 5 MB hard disk space available to install
TestLink.
Installation:
1. We recommend closing all other applications
before installing TestLink.
2. Insert the setup CD into the CD-ROM drive and
the installation program should start automatically.
3. If installation does not start automatically, choose
the Start button on the Taskbar and select Run.
4. Type E:\SETUP and choose OK. The SE500.exe
(executable file) and help files will be copied to your
hard disk (default is c:\program files\TestLink\SE500).

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7.2 Introduction
Main Screen
Main menu
Tool menu
Real time
Data window
Graph option
Reading display
Real time graph
Real time list
Max/Min/Avg
display
Main Screen
File: Open - Opens previously saved files from the hard
drive.
Save - Saves data from the the active window (when
the Title bar is highlighted) to disk.
Print - Prints the data of the active window
(graphorlist).
Printer Setup -Select printer.
Exit -Terminates TestLink program.
DataLogger: Opening the DataLogger Window allows
loading of recorded data from the meter to
the PC.
Real Time Data: Run -Start recording realtime data.
Stop -Stop recording realtime data.
Option: Setup Temperature Recorder from PC.
COM port: Select PC connector port manually.
View: LCD - Open LCD simulation window.
Real Time Graph -Open Real-Time Graph window
to graph the loaded data.
Window: Arrange windows
Help: On line help.

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DataLogger
Data Sets List
Data List
Graph
When the Temperature Recorder meter is connected to the
PC, select "DataLogger" from main menu or click in
the tool bar to load recorded data from the meter. A
progress indicator will display loading progress. If an error
occurs, click "DataLogger" again. After the data has loaded
completely, the loaded data sets will be displayed, with
detailed information for each data set (start data, start time,
recording rate, and record numbers).
For example, the figure below indicates two data sets were
loaded, set 1 recorded 1,325 records, and set 2 recorded
19,349 records.
The first data set will automatically be transferred to the
graphing and list data after loading. Click on other data sets
to view the graph and list of the data set you have selected.

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Tutorial Quick Start
Recording real time data from PC.
1. Turn on the Temperature Recorder first, then connect
it to a PC RS-232 serial port with the supplied cable.
2. Run the TestLink software.
3. If the connection is successful, the LCD simulation will
display the same value as the Temperature Recorder.
If the connection fails, "No Connection" will be
displayed on the LCD simulation window.
4. When the connection is successful, select Real Time
Data | Run from the main menu or click from the
tool bar. A dialog box will ask you to select the record
interval and how many record numbers to record, and
to then click the start button to start recording.
5. When the number of recorded data records reaches
the amount you set, recording will stop, or click
to stop recording.
Saving recorded real time data to a file
1. Click the window whose data you want to save make
it the active window, then choose File | Save from
the main menu or click from the tool bar.
2. A save dialog box will appear. Choose the file name
and file type to save.
3. There are three types of file name you can choose.
They are 1) binary file(*.ghf), 2) text file(*.txt) and 3)
EXCEL format file(*.csv). The *.ghf file saves a much
smaller file than the other two file formats, but can
only be used in TestLink SE500. The text file can be
opened by TestLink SE500 and any other word
processor program such as Word, Notepad etc. The
EXCEL format file can be opened by TestLink SE500
and Microsoft EXCEL.