Oakton Temp-16 User manual

Instruction Manual
Temp-16
Precision RTD Thermometer
68X481904 Rev 0 09
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0
9
Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

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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
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the
Temp-16 Precision RTD
Thermometer.This versatile
hand-held instrument
provides highly accurate
temperature measurements
and is designed for easy
operation which includes the
following features:
•Operator selection of Celsius or
Fahrenheit scale
•Resolution of 0.1° (auto ranging)
•Four-digit backlit LCD
•Hold feature to retain a reading
temporarily
•Field calibration capability
•Low battery warning
•Auto power off with Enable/Disable
function
•Min and max readings display
•3-pin circular connector input
•Operates with a wide selection of
probes

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Voltages present at the RTD may also be
present at the battery terminals. Always
disconnect the RTD when changing
batteries.
W
WARNIN
G
This instrument is designed to accept low
level signals supplied by standard 100 Ω
RTDs. 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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3. SPECIFICATIONS
Platinum RTD Probes
100 ohm platinum: alpha = 0.003850
–200 °C to 850 °C (–392 °F to 1562 °F)
Out of range display: “Ur”, “Or”, “OPEN”
Range Accuracy
–200.0 to –100.0 °C
(–392 to –148 °F)
±2.0 °C
(±4.0 °F)
–99.9 to 199.9 °C
(–148 to 392 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
200.0 to 850.0 °C
(392 to 1562 °F)
±2.0 °C
(±4.0 °F)
Resolution 0.1° (–200.0 to 850.0 °C);
0.1° (–392.0 to 999.9 °F);
1° (1000 to 1562 °F)
Display 4-digit LCD (¼ X ½" digits);
2 1/3X 1 ½" backlit viewing
area
Display Update
Rate 0.5 sec per update.
Input One probe with 3 pin circular connector
(Switchcraft TA3F)
Input Protection 10V rms
Battery Three AA, 1.5V alkaline
Battery Life 700 hours continuous
Auto Shutoff 17 minutes after last
keypress.
Stated Accuracy 18 to 28°C
(64 to 82°F)
Useful Range 0 to 40°C
(32 to 104°F)
Storage -40 to 65°C
(-40 to 149°F)
Humidity 10% to 90%
(non-condensing)
Dimensions
Without armour
With armour
(L x W x H )
175 mm x 97 mm x 42 mm
180 mm x 102 mm x 52 mm

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Weight
Without armour
With armour
267 g
362 g
Ingress Protection
(With Probe
Attached)
Meets IEC-529 IP-54 for dust
and water-resistant
enclosures.
CE Compliance EN61326-1/A1:
1998 (EU EMC Directive)

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4. BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
REPLACEMENT
Voltages present at the RTD may also be
present at the battery terminals. Always
disconnect the RTD 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.
Selected settings are stored in memory and
will remain in memory even after power
is turned off, or while batteries are being
replaced.
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 .