Perfect Prime TC2100 User manual

Digital Thermometer
TC2100
Instruction Manual

CONTENTS
P. 1
1. Safety Information
2. Product Overview
3. Meter Description
3.1 Component
3.2 Display
3.3 Keys Description
4. Setting Meter
4.1 SETUP Option
4.2 SETUP Option Setting
5. Using The Meter
5.1 Connecting thermocouple
5.2 Displaying Temperature
5.3 Data Hold
5.4 Viewing MAX, MIN and AVG
Readings
5.5 Use Oset value To Adjust
Temperature probe error
5.6 User Self-Calibration
6. Data Storage
6.1 Data Storage
6.2 Data Reading
6.3 Clearing Stored Data
7. Meter Maintenance
8.1 Replace Battery
8.2 Clean
8. Technique Data
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1.SAFETY INFORMATION
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In order to use the thermometer safely and correctly, please read this
manual carefully rst, especially the “Safety Information” part. It is
recommended to keep the manual at hand so that one can refer to it at
any time.
Warning indicates a situation/action which may cause danger to users. To
avoid any possible accidents or injury, please strictly follow the
procedures below:
1. Before using, check if there is any missing part or damages on the
case. Do not use if it is damaged.
2. Disconnect thermometer and thermocouple before opening the
meter case.
3. When the battery indicator appears, the battery should be
replaced.
4. If the product works abnormally, stop using it. Protective equipment
may be damaged. Send the meter to a designated repair site.
5. Do not use the product in explosive gas, vapor or dusty environment.
6. Do not apply voltage exceeding the rated voltage marked on the
product (30V).
7. Insulated thermocouple should be used.
8. Thermometer should be repaired only using manufacturers
replacement parts.
9. Do not use if the case is opened.
Warning

1.SAFETY INFORMATION
P. 3
Situations/actions which may cause damage to the meter are listed
below. To prevent damage, use the meter carefully.
Note-important safety information, refer to the instruction
manual.
1. Select appropriate thermocouple probes, function grade and
measuring range before using.
2. Ensure there is no dierence between two lines when using dual-line
measurement.
3. Do not charge the batteries.
4. Note the “+” & “-” polarities when installing batteries.
Caution
Conforms to UL STD. 61010-1,
Certied to CSA STD C22.2 NO. 61010-1
Complies with European (EU) safety standards
Electrical Symbols

This product includes thermocouple probes with microprocessor as the
temperature sensor. It has the following features:
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
P. 4
• Suitable for various thermocouples probes: K, J, T,E, R, S, N
• Dierent temperature units: °C, °F and K (Kelvin)
• Maximum, minimum and average value measurement
• Data hold
• Thermocouple deviation compensation
• Relative time display
• Auto power-o (can be set by users)
• Self-calibration (please refer to “User Self- calibration” section
carefully)
• Automatically and manually save data
• USB port
• Dual-line input (T1, T2)

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3. METER DESCRIPTION
3.1 Components
OFFSET SETUP REA D REC HOLD
T1 T2
K
T1-T2
°F
°C
mV
TYPE KJTERSN USB MAX MIN AVG MEN
K
INTERVAL hou r:min
:
T1 T2
°F
CAL min: s ec
°C
POWER
HOLD
MAX
AVG
MIN
SETUP
THERMOMETER
1
2
-T1 +
3
-T2 +
4
5
6
1 2 3 4
Measure under normal temperature
Display
Key
4
5
6
USB port
Thermocouple probe T1 input
Thermocouple probe T2 input
1
2
3

3. METER DESCRIPTION
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3.2 Display
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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9
10
11
12
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18
19
20
Automatic power-off indicator
Low battery indicator: Battery
should be replaced.
Thermocouple measurements
include deviation value
Status setup indicator with
flashing display
Indicator to display saved data
Indicator to save data
automatically with flashing
display
Data hold state
Main display unit
Main display
1
3
2
4
5
6
8
9
7
MAX, MIN, AVGt
Indicator to save data
Auxiliary display unit
Auxiliary display
USB port
Time display
Indicate time display min: sec
Indicate calibrating state
Indicate auto-save time setting
Indicate time display hour: min
Indicate thermocouple probe
type
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13
14
15
16
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19
11
10
20

3. METER DESCRIPTION
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3.3 Keys Description
Select to display T1, T2 and T1-T2
(temperature dierence measurement) on
main/auxiliary screen
Unit selection: Celsius (°C),
Fahrenheit (°F), Kelvin (K)
View maximum, minimum and average
value. Press and hold to close
Data hold
To conrm, see user setting for details
To set, see user setting for details
T1/T2/
T1-T2
˚C/˚F/K
MAX/MIN
/AVG
HOLD
ENTER
SETUP
POWER Power on/o thermometer

3. METER DESCRIPTION
P. 8
Press and hold to open USB, press and hold
again to turn o
To change setting options/add
functions, see specic operation for details
To change setting options/reduce
functions, see specic operation for details
Read saved data
Save current data
PC-Link
▲
▼
READ
MEM
POWER Power on/o thermometer

1. Press the SETUP key to enter setup mode.
→“ SETUP ” symbol will ash on the screen.
2. Press again to switch setting states.
3. Save all previous settings before exiting.
→ If the meter is turned o in the process of saving settings, changes
will not be saved.
4. Changed settings will function immediately after exiting setup mode.
1. Press the SETUP key to enter the data storage interval setting mode
→“ SETUP ” will ash on the screen.
2. Use ▲ ▼ to change automatic data storage time interval.
3. Maximum interval time is 59:59.
4. Minimum interval time is 00:00.
→ 00:00 enables auto data storage function.
→ It can only be stored manually.
4. SETTING METER
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4.1 SETUP Option
4.2 SETUP Option Setting
A. Data storage interval setting (INTERVAL):
1. Enter thermocouple probe type setting mode.
2. Use ▲ ▼ to set thermocouple probe types: K, J, T,E, R, S, N.
B. Thermocouple probe type setting (TYPE):

Note: When the oset value is not required, please restore the value to
0.0.
Note: Changing thermocouple probe type will automatically restore
oset value to 0.0.
4. SETTING METER
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Users can adjust the thermometer displayed value to compensate for
the thermocouple probe error. See “Adjust the temperature sensor
error with deviation value” section.
Allowable adjustment range is ±6°C. After entering OFFSET (T1) setting
state, the oset value setting can be changed with ▲ ▼.
C. OFFSET (T1) setting:
Note: When this oset value is no longer required, please restore this
oset value to 0.0.
Note: Changing the thermocouple probe type will automatically
restore oset value to 0.0.
Users can adjust the thermometer to show value that compensated for
the thermocouple probe error. See “Adjust the temperature sensor
error with deviation value” section.
Adjustment range is ±6°C. After entering OFFSET (T2) setting state,
oset value can be changed with ▲ ▼.
D. . OFFSET(T2) setting:

4. SETTING METER
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1. Enter the automatic power-o time setting mode.
→“P-”will show on the screen
2. Set automatic power-o time (5 to 60 minutes) with ▲ ▼.
3. Set the sleep time <5 minutes to show“OFF”.
→ 00:00 enables auto data storage function.
4. If the function is active,“ ” will show on screen.
→ Auto power-o time counts from last key operation.
→ In auto data recording & PC communication state, it will not
enter automatic power-o state.
System time is the time from powering on. It will automatically be
cleared after power failure.
E. Automatic power-o time setting (P):
1. Enter the system time setting.
→“S-T” will show on screen.
2. The system time can be set with ▲ ▼.
3. Press ENTER to select time format (hr:min/min:sec)
4. The system time is the current running time if not changed.
F. System time setting (S-T):
To get the best result, please set the meter's power frequency to local
frequency.
1. Enter the power frequency setting.
→“LinE” will show on the screen.
2. Select & set interference frequency to 50/60Hz with ▲ ▼.
G. Power frequency setting (LinE):

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4. SETTING METER
1. Enter normal temperature compensation (NTC) switch setting mode.
→“NTC”will show on the screen.
2. ON/OFF can be set for normal temperature compensation with ▲▼.
3. Meter automatically restores to ON state after reboot.
H. Normal temperature compensation (NTC):
1. Enter the ON/OFF setting of auto-calibration (CAL).
→“CAL” will show on the screen.
2. ON/OFF can be set for calibration function with ▲▼.
I. Auto-calibration switch setting (CAL):
1. Enter the data clearing (CLr) mode.
→“CLr” will show on the screen.
2. Press“ENTER”to clear all recorded data.
→“CLr” will ash on the screen.
→ Flashing will stop after data is cleared.
J. Data clearing (CLr):
By setting this item to ON, users can enter the calibration mode. See
“User Self-Calibration”for details.
Note: Use this function with caution!

5. USING THE METER
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1. Insert the thermocouple probe to input jack.
2. Press the power key to turn on the meter.
3. Set the thermocouple probe type to be consistent with the inserted
thermocouple probe type.
5.1 Connecting Thermocouple probe
1. Press °C/°F/K key to select temperature unit.
2. Put the thermocouple probe into the testing position.
3. Measurement results will display on screen.
5.2 Displaying Temperature
1. Press MAX/MIN/AVG key to view MAX, MIN andAVG readings.
2. Hold MAX/MIN/AVG key to exit MAX/MIN/AVGview
5.4 Viewing MAX, MIN and AVG Readings
1. Press HOLD to keep reading on screen.
→“HOLD” will show on the screen.
2. Press again to close“HOLD”function and restore measurement state.
5.3 Data Hold
Note: If the thermocouple probe is not connected to the selected
input end/the thermocouple probe is“open”/ exceeds
measuring range,“OL” will show on the thermometer.

5. USING THE METER
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1. Put the thermocouple probe in a known and stable temperature
environment (such as in ice bath or dry well calibrator).
2. Stabilize the temp. reading.
3. In SETUP option, adjust OFFSET value until the temp. reading on the
auxiliary display is consistent with calibrated temp. (see “SETUP Option
Setting”).
5.5 Use oset Value ToAdjust Temperature Probe Error
Use OFFSET (T1) & (T2) in the Setup to adjust the meter readings to
compensate for thermocouple probe error.
1. Calibration point:
a. Normal Temp. 25°C
b. T1 input channel, 0μV and 40.000mV
c. T2 input channel, 0μV and 40.000mV
2. Calibration methods:
a. Put the meter into a thermotank with the temp. of 25°C for 3~5 min.
b. Power on to stabilize the thermometer.
c. Set self-calibration(CAL) to ON in “SETUP” then exit. It will return to
calibration state.
d. Adjust the screen temp. with keys until the temp. is consistent with
the thermotank.
5.6 User Self-Calibration
The meter can be calibrated in calibration mode. Calibration points &
methods are shown below:

5. USING THE METER
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e. Press“ENTER”to save current calibration value.
f. Press“T1/T2/T1-T2”/“TC TYPE” key to switch to T1 measurement
channel.
g. Input 0μV in T1 measurement channel.
h. After stabilizing, press“ENTER”to save current calibration value.
i. Input 40.000mV in T1 measurement channel.
j. After stabilizing, press“ENTER”to save current calibration value.
k. Press“T1/T2/T1-T2”to switch to T2 measurement channel.
l. Input 0μV in T2 measurement channel.
m. After stabilizing, press“ENTER”to save current calibration value.
n. Input 40.000mV in T2 measurement channel.
o. After stabilizing, press“ENTER”to save current calibration value.
p. Power o and restart to complete calibration.
Note: Make sure the standard source is accurate, then make
calibration.
Note: If the meter is inaccurate due to inaccurate calibration sources,
users bears the liability.

6. DATA STORAGE
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1. Press the“MEM”key to store an item of data.
2. Storage location will be the smallest no. in the unused storage space.
3. If storage space is full of data, “FULL” will be displayed for 2s.
1. “ REC ” symbol will ash on screen.
2. Press the“MEM”again to stop storing data.
3. Each data storage time interval is the time set in the INTERVAL.
→The mini. time interval can be set is 1s.
→The maxi. is 59 minutes and 59s.
4. If storage space is full,“FULL” will be displayed for 2s and no data will
be stored.
6.1 Data Storage
Manual storage is in the normal measurement mode and data storage
interval (INTERVAL) is set to 00:00.
→“ READ ” symbol will ash on the screen.
1. Press to read the next/previous data.
→“ MEM ” and number will shown on auxiliary display.
2. If there is no available storage space, “NULL”will be displayed for 2s.
6.2 Data Reading
In normal measurement mode, press “READ” key to enter data reading
mode.
Automatic storage is in normal measurement mode and data storage
interval is not set to 00:00. Press the “MEM” key to start storing data.
Storage location will be the smallest no. in the unused storage space.

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6. DATA STORAGE
6.3 Clearing Stored Data
Please refer to Data clearing (CLr) in 4.2 SETUP Option Setting.
Data Transmission
Connect the thermometer to PC with data line.
Hold “PCLink” key.
→“ USB ” symbol will show on screen.
→The USB port is opened.
See data transmission protocol for details.
Note: After connecting the USB, the meter will be powered by USB
power supply and the meter's power key is invalid; After
disconnecting, the USB key will become valid.

7. METER MAINTENANCE
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7.1 Replace Battery
• Turn o the power.
• Unscrew the screw and remove the cover.
• Replace with 9V battery.
• Put battery cover back and tighten the screw.
7.2 Clean
Use a soft cloth/sponge to wipe the product surface gently with a little
soap water or detergent.
To avoid damage, do not immerse the thermometer in water.

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8.TECHNICAL DATA
The indicator is accurate within the temp. range (18°C-28°C) and relative
humidity is <80%. Warranty period is one year (thermocouple probe error
not included).
K, J, T, E, R, S, N
T1/T2
K: -200.0°C to +1372°C
-328.0°F to +2501°F
J: -210.0°C to +1200°C
-346.0°F to +2192°F
T: -250.0°C to +400°C
-418.0°F to +752°F
E: -150.0°C to +1000°C
-238.0°F to +1832°F
R: 0°C to +1767°C
32°F to +3212°F
S: 0°C to +1767°C
32°F to +3212°F
N: -200.0°C to +1300°C
-328.0°F to +2372°F
0.1°C/ °F / K<1000° (1°C/ °F / K for R-type and
S-type)
1°C/ °F / K >1000°
±[0.5% +0.5°C]
Thermocouple
probe type
Measurement
channel
Measurement
range
Display
resolution
Precision T1/
T2/T1-T2
Function The meter
K,J,T,E:±(0.2%+0.5°C)
R,S:±(0.2%+1°C)
N:±(0.2%+0.5°C