Perfect Prime TC0304 User manual

Datalogger Thermometer
TC0304
Instruction Manual

CONTENTS
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1. Introduction
2. Specifications
3. Symbol Definition and Button Location
4. Operation Instructions
4.1 Power-Up & turn ON/OFF backlight
4.2 Connecting the Thermocouples
4.3 Selecting the Temperature Scale
4.4 Data-Hold Operation
4.5 T1-T2 Operation
4.6 Relative Operation
4.7 MAX/MIN Operation
4.8 Auto Power O
4.9 Low Battery Condition
4.10 Calibration Point
4.11 Digital Output
4.12 Download the Protocol ........................................................................11
5. Setup Software ..........................................................................................12

1. INTRODUCTION/
2. SPECIFICATIONS
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The TC0304 is a 4 channel digital thermometer for use with any K-type
thermocouple as temperature sensor. Temperature indication follows
National Bureau of Standards and IEC584 temperature/voltage table for
K-type thermocouples. It uses RS232 interface to perform bi-directional
communication with PC.
NUMERICAL DISPLAY:
4 digital Liquid Crystal Display per channel.
MEASUREMENT RANGE:
-200°C ~ 1370°C -328°F ~ 2498°F
RESOLUTION:
-200°C~ 200°C 0.1°C; 200°C ~1370°C 1°C
-200°F~ 200°F 0.1°F; else 1°F
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE AT THERMOCOUPLE INPUT:
60V DC, or 24Vrms AC
ENVIRONMENTAL:
• Operating Temperature and Humidity: 0°C ~50°C (32°F ~ 122°F) ;
0 ~ 80% RH
• Storage Temperature and Humidity: -10°C to 60°C (14°F ~ 140°F);
0 ~ 80% RH
• Altitude up to 2000 meters.
SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION

2. SPECIFICATIONS
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Range
-200°C ~ 200°C
200°C ~ 400°C
400°C~1370°C
-328°F ~ -200°F
-200°F ~ 200°F
200°F ~ 2498°F
Accuracy
±(0.2% reading + 1°C)
±(0.5% reading + 1°C)
±(0.2% reading + 1°C)
±(0.5% reading + 2°F)
±(0.2% reading + 2°F)
±(0.3% reading + 2°F)
ACCURACY: AT  23 ± 5°C 
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT:
For ambient temperatures from 0°C ~ 18°C and 28°C ~ 50°C, for each
°C ambient below 18°C or above 28°C add the following tolerance
into the accuracy spec. 0.01% of reading + 0.03°C ( 0.01% of reading +
0.06°F )
NOTE:
The basic accuracy Specication does not include the error of the
probe. Please refer to the probe accuracy specication for additional
details.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY:
Total accuracy=specied accuracy ± 2°C(3.6°F)
SAMPLE RATE:
3 seconds per period

DIMENSION:
184×64×30mm
WEIGHT:
250g Approx
ACCESSORY:
K Type Bead Probe×2, Battery, Carrying Case, Instruction Menu
POWER REQUIREMENT:
9 Volt Battery
BATTERY LIFE:
Approx. 100hrs with alkaline battery
AC ADAPTER:
9VDC ±15% 100mA
PLUG DIAMETER:
3.5mm×1.35mm
OPTION:
AC Adapter, Software program, RS-232 Connection Cable
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2. SPECIFICATIONS

: This indicates that the minus temperature is sensed.
: Centigrade and Fahrenheit indication.
: Thermocouple Type Indication.
: The Maximum value is now being displayed.
: The Minimum value is now being displayed.
: This indicates auto power o is enabled.
: This indicates that the display data is being held.
: The Battery is not sucient for proper operation.
: It indicates the value below is T1, T2, T3, T4 Temperaturesensor.
: It indicates the value below is T1-T2 sensor.
: The reading is now under relative mode.
°C °F
T1,T2
T3,T4
3. SYMBOL DEFINITION AND BUTTON
LOCATION
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3. SYMBOL DEFINITION AND BUTTON
LOCATION
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2
3
4
5
6
7
1
F
2498
1370 C
CF
T1-T2
T2
24V
MAX
60V
T1
T4 T3
3
4
5
2
1
OUTPUT
DC9V
6
7
8
CAL
9
MANUAL FOR SAFETY
OPEN
NEDA 1604 6F22 006P
PLEASE READ
9V BATTERY
POWER-UP OPTIONS
RANGE
F
328
200 C
REL
HOLD
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
12
13
10
11
7
8
K type temperature sensor T1
to T4 input connector
LCD display
ON/OFF & Backlight button
Hold button
Relative button
T1-T2 button
MAX MIN function control
button
9
10
11
12
13
8°C, °F control button
Oset calibration screw
Digital output connector
AC power adapter connector
Tripod connector
Battery cabinet cover

4.1 POWERUP & TURN ON/OFF BACKLIGHT
The key turns the Thermometer ON or OFF and backlight ON & OFF.
Press it once to turn on the Thermometer.
Press it again for moment to turn ON or OFF backlight.
Press and hold this button 3 second to turn OFF the power.
4.2 CONNECTING THE THERMOCOUPLES
For measurement, plug the thermocouple into the input connectors.
4.3 SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE SCALE
When the meter was powered on, the user may change it to
Fahrenheit (°F) by pressing“ °C/°F ” button and vice versa to Celsius.
4.4 DATAHOLD OPERATION
The user may hold the present reading and keep it on the display by
pressing the“HOLD”button. When the held data is no longer needed,
one may release the data-hold operation by pressing “HOLD” button
again.
When the meter is under Data Hold operation, the “▲REL”, “ MAX
MIN”, “ T1-T2” and “°C/°F” button are disabled. (when you press “▲
REL”, “ °C/°F ”, “ T1-T2” and “MAX MIN” button in HOLD mode, there
will be two continuous beeps)
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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4.5 T1T2 OPERATION
When this button is pushed,“1 – 2 ” will be shown on the upper right
hand side LCD display to indicate that the tester is under T1 minus T2
mode.
The temperature dierence
is shown on the right hand
side display as shown in Fig.
4.6 RELATIVE OPERATION
When pressing the“▲REL” button, the meter will memorize the
present reading and the dierence between the new reading and
the memorized data will be shown on the display. Press the “▲REL”
button again to exit the Relative operation. When the meter is under
relative operation, “°C/°F” button is disabled. (When you press“°C/°F”
button in relative mode, there will be two continuous beep)
4.7 MAX/MIN OPERATION
When pressing the "MAX MIN" button the meter will enter the
MAX/MIN mode. Under this mode the maximum value, minimum
value is kept in the memory simultaneously and updated with every
new sample of data.
When the MAX symbol is display, the Maximum is shown on the
display.
Press "MAX MIN" again, then the MIN symbol is on the display and
also the minimum reading.
Press "MAX MIN" again, MAX, and MIN will blink together. This
means that all these data is updated in the memory and the reading
is the present temperature.
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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One may press "MAX MIN" to circulate the display mode among
these options.
When the meter is under "MAX MIN" operation and “ °C/°F ”, “ ▲REL”
button are disabled.(when you press “ °C/°F ”, “ ▲REL” button in
"MAX MIN" mode, there will be two continuous beep)
To exit the MAX/MIN mode, one may press and hold "MAX MIN" for
two seconds.
4.8 AUTO POWER OFF
By default, when the meter is powered on, it is under auto power o
mode. The meter will power itself o after 30 minutes if no key
operation and no RS232 communication combination at power on
can disable auto power o.
One may press and hold“HOLD” button and then power on the
meter and there will be two successive beeps to indicate that auto
power o is disabled and the will not show up.
4.9 LOW BATTERY CONDITION
When the battery voltage is under proper operation requirement,
the symbol will show on the LCD and the battery need to be
replaced with new one.
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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4.10 CALIBRATION POINT
P.S Normally, performing oset Calibration with thermal stabled ice
water through VR1 will give a very good calibration result.
4.11 DIGITAL OUTPUT
The Digital Output is a 9600bps N 81 serial interface.
The RX is a 5V normal high input port.
The TX is a 5V normal high output port.
input
0 °C
190 °C
1000 °C
1900 °F
Adjust VR
VR1
VR2
VR3
VR4
Tolerance
± 0.1 °C
± 0.1 °C
± 1 °C
± 1 °F
TX
RX
GND
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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APPENDIX: THERMOCOUPLE PROBE SPECIFICATION
TPK01:
probe for general condition measurements, especially for complex and
hard to reach places.
Model
TP-K01
Bead probe
Range
-50°C, to 200°C,
-58°F to 392°F
Tolerances Description
±2.2°C or ±0.75%
(±3.6°C or ±0.75%)
with Teon
tape insulation
Maximum
insulating
temperature :
260°C
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4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
4.12 DOWNLOAD THE PROTOCOL
DOWNLOAD THE PROTOCOL OF SERIAL INTERFACE HERE:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/les/1/1291/1589/-
les/TC0304_TC0309_Protocol.pdf?v=1614323450

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5. SETUP SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED: WINDOWS XP/ VISTA/ WINDOWS
7/ WINDOWS 8/ WINDOWS 10
MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIRED:
• At least 50 MB hard disk space available to install the software
• Download software here: https://perfectprime.com/pages/manual,
locate your product under Thermocouple Thermometer and
download the software
TUTORIAL  QUICK START TO USE SOFTWARE:
• Turn on the device
• Load the software and it should be connected automatically with the
device. You can conrm by seeing values on the image of the
thermocouple thermometer in the newly opened window,
representing the temperature it is detecting.
• For live temperature reading click the“Start graphing real time data”
button on the tool bar”
• To save live data, click stop and click on the graph and click save
• To load data from logging, go to Data logger on toolbar and press
load, to save to computer, press save when data is loaded and after
selected the data set you want to save.

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