Oakton Temp-14 User manual

Instruction Manual
Temp-14
Single Input Thermistor
Thermometer
68X481902 Rev 0 10/0
8
Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

T A BLE OF CONTENTS
1. Quick Start Guide..................................... 1
2. Introduction .............................................. 2
3. Safety Precautions ................................... 3
4. Specifications........................................... 4
5. Battery Installation And Replacement ..... 5
6. Inserting And Removing Optional Rubber
Armour ..................................................... 6
7. Assembling Optional Handsfree
Accesories
................................................ 7
8. Connecting A Thermistor......................... 8
9. Key Functions .......................................... 9
10. Display Overview ................................... 10
11. Measurement Mode ............................... 11
12. Selecting Temperature Scale................. 12
13. Min And Max Function........................... 12
14. Auto Off Function................................... 13
15. Calibration.............................................. 13
16. Clear Field Calibration ........................... 14
17. Field Calibration Unlock......................... 15
18.
Field Calibration Lockout ........................ 16
19. Maintenance ........................................... 17
20. Cleaning ................................................. 17
21. Batteries ................................................. 17
22. Trouble Shooting ................................... 18
23. Accessories ............................................ 19
24. Warranty ................................................. 20
25. Product Return ....................................... 20
26. Innocal® Calibration And Repair Services
(North America)...................................... 21

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1. QUICK START GUIDE
To ensure best results please read the
complete manual.
1. Connect probe.
2. Press the on/off key.
Press again to turn on backlight.
3. Select °C or °F display using °C/°F key.
4. Insert probe in sample.
Allow adequate time for reading to
stabilize.
Response time will vary depending on
probe.
5. Take reading.
Press hold key to freeze display.
Press min/max to display minimum or
maximum temperature.
6. Press and hold the on/off key for three
seconds to turn meter off.

2. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the
Temp-14 Thermistor
Thermometer. This sturdy
handheld thermometer
provides highly accurate
temperature measurements
using thermistor probes. The
Instrument is easy to use and
includes the following
features:
•O
perator selection of Celsius or F ahren heit
scale
•
Resolu tion of 0.1° C/F
•Large backlit LCD with two lines of four-digit
display
•
Hold featur e for temporarily retaining a
reading
•
Min and max readings display
•Field
calibra ti on capab ilit y
•
Auto power off with Enable/Disable function
•
Low ba tter y warning
•Standard ¼ inch (6.3mm) phone jack
connector input
•Operates with a wide selection of probes
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3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Voltages present at the thermistors may
also be present at the battery terminals.
Always disconnect the thermistor when
changing batteries.
W
WARNIN
G
This instrument is designed to accept low
level signals supplied by standard 400
series thermistors. Under no
circumstances should the input voltage
exceed the specified 10 v rms.
1. Do not use or store this instrument in
microwave ovens or any abnormally hot or
cold areas.
2. Weak batteries should not be left in the
instrument. Dead batteries can leak and
cause damage to unit.

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4. SPECIFICATIONS
Range –40 to 150 °C (–40.0 to 302.0 °F)
Resolution 0.1 °C (0.1 °F)
Accuracy
±0.2 °C (±0.4 °F) in range -40 °C
to 125 °C (-40 °F to 257)
±0.5 °C (±0.9 °F) in range 125°C
to 150 °C (257to 302 °F)
Lcd Display
4+4 digit, 58 X 40mm dual-line
display with backlight
Out Of Range
Display “Ur” Or, “OPEN”
Display Update
Rate 0.5 sec per update
Input
One probe with ¼ inch (6.3mm)
phone jack connector
Input Protection 10 v rms
Battery Three AA, 1.5V alkaline
Battery Life 700 hours continuous, typical
Auto Shutoff 17 minutes after last key press
Stability Criteria “STABLE” will display upon 5
seconds of stability
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 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Without Armor:
175mm X 97mm X 42mm
With Armor:
180mm X 102mm X 52mm
Weight With
Batteries
Without Armor:267g
With Armor:362g
Ingress Protection Meets IEC-529 IP-54 for dust and
water-resistant enclosures
Compliance
(For CE Mark)
EN61326-1/A1: 1998
(EU EMC Directive)

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5. BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
REPLACEMENT
Voltages present at the thermistors may
also be present at the battery terminals.
Always disconnect the thermistor when
changing batteries.
Weak batteries should not be left in the
instrument. Dead batteries can leak and
cause damage to unit.
The typical battery life is about 700 hours.
Selecte
d se ttin gs are stor ed in memory and
will remain in memory even after power is
turned off, or while batteries are being
replac ed.
1. Before
changing batter y , tur n instrume nt
off
and disconnect probe .
2.
Loosen screw and lift batter y cover off the
back of case.
3.
Remove the t hree AA batteries.
4. Insert three
new batteri es observing
pol
arit y .
5. Install
cover and tig h ten screw .

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6. INSERTING AND REMOVING
OPTIONAL RUBBER ARMOUR
1. To insert thermometer into the optional
rubber armor, slide in from the top of meter
before pushing the bottom edges of meter
down to set it into position. Lift up the stand
at the back of meter for bench top
applications if necessary.
2. To remove thermometer from armor, push
out from the bottom edges of meter until it
is completely out of boot.

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7. ASSEMBLING OPTIONAL HANDSFREE
ACCESORIES
You can use the optional magnets and strap in
the Hands Free Kit accessories for hands-free
operations.
Figure 1: Hands Free Kit