Reed Instruments R2810 User manual

Thermocouple
Calibrator
Instruction
Manual
R2810
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 2
Product Quality........................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................................... 3
Features...................................................................................................... 4
Included...................................................................................................... 4
Specications..........................................................................................4-5
Output Functions ................................................................................... 4
Measure Functions................................................................................. 5
General Specifications ........................................................................... 5
Instrument Description ............................................................................... 6
Display Description .................................................................................... 7
Operating Instructions...........................................................................8-11
Power ON/OFF ...................................................................................... 8
Auto Power-Off ...................................................................................... 8
Selecting the Tempreture Unit of Measure (°C/°F)................................. 8
Output Function..................................................................................... 9
Simulating DC Voltage Output ............................................................... 9
Simulating Thermocouple (TC) Output .............................................9-10
Measure Function ...........................................................................10-11
Warning............................................................................................ 10
Caution........................................................................................10-11
Measuring DC Voltage ......................................................................... 11
Measuring Thermocouples .................................................................. 11
Battery Replacement................................................................................ 12
Applications.............................................................................................. 12
Accessories and Replacement Parts ....................................................... 13
Product Care ............................................................................................ 13
Product Warranty ..................................................................................... 13
Product Disposal and Recycling .............................................................. 14
Product Support....................................................................................... 14
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R2810 Thermocouple Calibrator.
Please read the following instructions carefully before using your
instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will
provide years of reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured to meet the stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
Safety
Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your
product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause
damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center. To
avoid injury to the user or damage to the instrument, please read the
safety information below before initial use:
• Donotoperatetheinstrumentaroundammableorexplosivegas,
vapor or dust.
• Neverapplymorethan30Vbetweenanytwoterminals,orbetweenany
terminal and ground terminal.
Note: For optimal accuracy, allow the instrument to warm up 5 minutes
before operating. If the automatic reference-junction temperature
compensation of the instrument deviates from its designed accuracy,
contact an Authorized REED Service Center.
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Features
• Sourceandmeasure8thermocoupletypes,includingR,S,B,E,K,
J, T, N; and volts
• Basicaccuracyof0.05%
• Internalcoldjunctioncompensation
• Easytoread6-digitLCDdisplay
• Zeroadjustmentbutton
• Userselectableunitofmeasure(°F/°C)
• Lowbatteryindicatorandautoshutoff
Included
• TestLeads
• AlligatorClips
• ThermocoupleAdapter
• ProtectiveHolster
• Batteries
Specifications
Output Functions
Accuracyspeciedat23°C±5°C&75%RHforaperiodofoneyear
after calibration.
Output Range Output Range Resolution Accuracy
DCV 100mV -10.00mVto110.00mV 0.01mV 0.05%rdg.+30µV
1V -0.1000Vto1.1000V 0.1mV 0.05%rdg.+0.3mV
TC
R-40to1760°C 1°C ±0.05%rdg.+3°C
(≤100°C)±0.05%rdg.
+2°C(>100°C)
S-20to1760°C 1°C
B400to1800°C 1°C
±0.05%rdg.+3°C
(≤600°C);±0.05%rdg.
+2°C(>600°C)
E-200.0to1000.0°C 0.1°C
±0.05%rdg.+2°C
(≤-100°C)±0.05%rdg.
+1°C(>-100°C)
K -200.0to1370.0°C 0.1°C
J-200.0to1200.0°C 0.1°C
T-200.0to400.0°C 0.1°C
N-200.0to1300.0°C 0.1°C
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Measure Functions
Output Range Output Range Resolution Accuracy
DCV 100mV -10.00mVto110.00mV 0.01mV 0.05%rdg.+30µV
TC
R-40to1760°C 1°C ±0.05%rdg.+3°C
(≤100°C)±0.05%rdg.
+2°C(>100°C)
S-20to1760°C 1°C
B400to1800°C 1°C
±0.05%rdg.+3°C
(≤600°C);±0.05%rdg.
+2°C(>600°C)
E-200.0to1000.0°C 0.1°C
±0.05%rdg.+2°C
(≤-100°C)±0.05%rdg.
+1°C(>-100°C)
K -200.0to1370.0°C 0.1°C
J-200.0to1200.0°C 0.1°C
T-200.0to400.0°C 0.1°C
N-200.0to1300.0°C 0.1°C
General Specifications
Display: 6-DigitLCD
ZeroAdjustmentButton: Yes
KickStand: Yes
Power Supply: 2 AA Batteries
Cold Junction
Compensation: Yes
Autoshutoff: Yes(after15minutes/off)
LowBatteryIndicator: Yes
ReplaceableTestLeads: Yes
Product Certications: CE
OperatingTemperature: 32to122°F(0to50°C)
OperatingHumidityRange: 0to85%
StorageTemperature: 14to122°F(-10to50°C)
Dimensions: 7.1x3.5x1.9"(180x90x47mm)
Weight: 8.2oz(500g)
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Instrument Description
R2810 Thermocouple Calibrator
Ω°C°F
mV
Pt1000 Pt200 Pt500 Cu50 Cu10
OUTPUT
RJ-ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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OUTPUT
INPUT
1. LCDDisplay
2. POWER Button
3. Input/OutputButton
4. ZeroResetButton
5. Function Selection Output Button
6. Range Selection Button
7. RJ-ONButton(T/CColdJunctionCompensationButton)
8. OutputValueSettingButton
9. Output Digit Selection Button
10.Input/Outputterminals
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Display Description
C°F
mV
OUTPUT INPUT
RJ-ON
OUTPUT Indicates that the instrument is in output mode.
INPUT
Indicates that the instrument is in input mode.
Indicates that the instrument is performing its reference cold
junction compensation.
Indicates battery power is low and batteries need to
be replaced.
Indicates which output digit is being set.
Indicates unit of measure of current output value.
Indicates thermocouple type.
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Operating Instructions
Power ON/OFF
Press the POWER button to turn the instrument on. To turn the instrument
off, press and hold the POWER button.
Auto Power-Off
As a default, the instrument will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of
inactivity. To turn off this feature:
1. Turn the meter off.
2. PressthePOWERbutton(todisplaythefullscreen).
3. Quickly press the RANG button when the instrument is in the
maintenancestateasindicatedby"1.8.8.888".
4. "AP-XX"willnowappearonthedisplay.
5. Press the buttontotogglebetween"AP-ON"&"AP-OF"."AP-OF"
indicates that the no automatic power-off function is disabled, while
"AP-ON"indicatestheautomaticpower-offfunctionisenabled.
6. Press the RJ-ON button to save the required setting.
7. PressandholdthePOWERbuttontoexitthemaintenancestateand
turn the instrument off.
Selecting the Temperature Unit of Measure (°C/°F)
1. Turn the meter off.
2. PressthePOWERbutton(todisplaythefullscreen).
3. Quickly press and hold the RANG button when the instrument is in
themaintenancestateasindicatedby"1.8.8.888".
4. "AP-XX"willnowappearonthedisplay.
5. Press the FUNCbuttononceandyouwillsee"tC-0C"conrming
that the instrument is measuring in Celsius.
6. Press the and buttonstotogglebetween"tC-0F"forFahrenheit
and"tC-0C"forCelsius.
7. Press the RJ-ON button to save the required setting.
8. PressandholdthePOWERbuttontoexitthemaintenancestateand
turn the instrument off. continued...
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Output Function
• TheoutputterminaloftheinstrumentcanproduceDCvoltagesorcan
simulate thermocouple temperature set by the user.
Do not apply any voltage to the output terminal during the operation.
If any improper voltage is applied to the output terminal, it will cause
damage to the internal circuit.
Simulating Output from DC Voltage
1. Insert one end of the test lead into
theoutput(OUTPUT)terminalofthe
meter and connect the other end to
the input terminal of the instrument
under test. See diagram on right.
2. Press the FUNC button to select the
VDCfunctionand'V'willappearon
the display.
3. Press the RANG button to select the
outputrangeof0.0000Vor00.00mV.
4. Press the button to select the set digits for output.
5. Press the button to change the numerical value of the set digits.
(Numericalvaluecannotbechangedbeyondthemaximumrange
ofthemeter).
6. Press the ZERO button and the output will be set to
00.00mVor0.0000V.
Simulating Output from Thermocouple (TC)
1. InsertoneendofthetestleadintotheOUTPUTterminalofthe
calibrator and connect the other end to the input terminal of the
instrument under test. See diagram above.
2. Press the INPUT/OUTPUT button to select the Output function.
3. Press the FUNC button to select Thermocouple output.
'R'and'°C'willappearonthedisplay.
4. Press the RANG button to select the type of thermocouple.
5. Press the button to move the on-screen cursor in order to
select the desired digit on the display.
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6. Press the button to change the numerical value of each digit.
(Numericalvaluecannotbechangedbeyondrangemaximum.)
7. Automatic compensation for cold junction temperature.
Note: While calibrating an instrument with cold junction temperature
compensation, press the RJ-ON button so that the meter can start the
function of automatic cold junction compensation. The meter will output
the necessary temperature thermoelectric force, and display 'RJ-ON':
Output thermoelectric force = corresponding thermoelectric force
of set temperature – thermoelectric force of room temperature
• Ittakestwosecondsfortheinstrumenttostartitsinternal
reference-junction temperature. After this, each automatic
compensation occurs at 10 second intervals.
• Ifthereisachangeintheoperatingambienttemperature,donotstart
the operation until the built-in compensating sensor has become stable
(approx.10minutes).
• Ifthereisnoneedforthecalibratortoperformautomatic
reference-junction compensation, press the RJ-ON button and
the symbol RJ-ON will no longer appear in the display.
8. Press the ZERO button and the output will be directly set to
0000°C(RorStype),400°C(Btype)or0000.0°C(othertypes).
Measure Function
Warning
Themaximumvoltageallowedbetweentheterminalsandbetweenthe
terminalsandthegroundis30V,allvoltagesexceedingthespecied
voltage may cause damage to the meter and injury to the user.
Caution
• Donotapplyanyvoltageexceedingthemaximumallowedtotheinput
terminals, as this may cause damage to the meter.
• Pleasepoweroffinstrumentundertestwhenconnectingtotheinput
terminal. Connection to the instrument under test with power may
cause damage to the meter.
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• Payparticularattentionnottoconnectthecurrentsignaltotheinput
terminal. Incorrect connection may cause damage to the meter and the
instrument under test.
Measuring DC Voltage
1. InsertoneendofthetestleadintotheINPUTterminalofthemeter
and connect the other end to the output terminal of the instrument
under test, as shown in the diagram to the right.
2. Press INPUT/OUTPUT button to
selecttheInputfunction.'INPUT',
'mV'willbedisplayed.
3. Starts the measurement process by
displaying '000.00' which indicates
waiting and then displays measurement
result.(Refreshrateistwiceasecond,
andifthemeasuredvalueexceedsthe
measurementrange,theLCD
displays'OL'.)
Measuring Thermocouples
1. InsertoneendofthetestleadintotheINPUTterminalofthemeter
and connect the other end to the output terminal of the instrument
under test, as shown in the diagram above.
2. Press INPUT/OUTPUT button to select the Input function.
3. Press the FUNC button to select thermocouple function.
'R'and'°C'willappearonthedisplay.
4. Press the RANG button to select the type of thermocouple.
5. Starts the measurement process by displaying '000.00' which
indicates waiting and then displays measurement result.
(Refreshrateistwiceasecond,andifthemeasuredvalueexceeds
themeasurementrange,theLCDdisplays'OL'.)
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Battery Replacement
When the battery symbol appears on the display that the battery
needs to be replaced.
1. Ensure that the meter is turned
OFF and remove any test leads
from the meter terminals.
2. Liftthetiltstandonthebackof
the unit to access the battery
compartment door which can
be removed using a Phillips
head screwdriver.
3. Replace the 2xAA
batteries in the lid of the
battery compartment.
4. Reinstall the compartment lid by ensuring that the battery terminals
touch the unit's contact points and snap into place.
5. Tighten the screw to secure the battery compartment door.
Note: Ensure battery door is closed and secured in place before using
the meter. To ensure proper operation, please wait 5 seconds before
turning meter on after changing batteries.
Applications
• Vericationandcalibrationoftemperatureinstrumentsincluding
thermocouple and RTD thermometers
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Accessories and Replacement Parts
CA-05A Soft Carrying Case
C-820 Soft Carrying Case
R2990 Thermocouple Adapter
R1000SafetyTestLeadSet
R1020FusedTestLeadSet
Don't see your part listed here? For a complete list of all accessories and
replacement parts visit your product page on www.reedinstruments.com.
Product Care
To keep your instrument in good working order we recommend the following:
• Storeyourproductinaclean,dryplace.
• Changethebatteryasneeded.
• Ifyourinstrumentisn'tbeingusedforaperiodofonemonthorlonger
please remove the battery.
• Cleanyourproductandaccessorieswithbiodegradablecleaner.Donot
spraythecleanerdirectlyontheinstrument.Useonexternalpartsonly.
Product Warranty
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in
materialorworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromdateofshipment.
During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no
charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because
of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
REED Instruments total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the
product. REED Instruments shall not be liable for damages to goods,
property, or persons due to improper use or through attempts to utilize the
instrumentunderconditionswhichexceedthedesignedcapabilities.In
order to begin the warranty service process, please contact us by phone at
1-877-849-2127orbyemailat[email protected]todiscussthe
claim and determine the appropriate steps to process the warranty.
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Product Disposal and Recycling
Please follow local laws and regulations when disposing or recycling your
instrument.Yourproductcontainselectroniccomponentsandmustbe
disposed of separately from standard waste products.
Product Support
If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized
REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at
1-877-849-2127orbyemailat[email protected].
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