SKF TKDT 10 User manual

Instructions for use
SKF TKDT 10

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Table of contents
EC Declaration of conformity ...........................................................4
Safety recommendations .................................................................4
1. Introduction ..............................................................................5
2. Technical data .......................................................................... 5
3. Features .................................................................................. 6
4. Buttons ....................................................................................6
5. Display Elements ......................................................................7
6. Using the thermocouple(s) ........................................................7
7. Setup mode ..............................................................................8
7.1 Setup options ....................................................................................8
7.2 Entering or Exiting Setup ................................................................8
7.3 Changing a Setup Option ................................................................8
7.4 Offset correction ...............................................................................8
7.5 Auto Power Off .................................................................................8
8. Displaying Temperatures ..........................................................9
9. Freezing the readings ...............................................................9
10. Viewing the MAX, MIN, and AVG Readings .................................9
11. Replacing the Batteries .............................................................9
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EC Declaration of conformity
We,
SKF Maintenance Products
Kelvinbaan 16
3439 MT Nieuwegein
The Netherlands
herewith declare that the following product:
SKF Thermometer
TKDT 10
has been designed and manufactured in accordance with:
EMC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC as outlined in the harmonized norm
for EN 61326-1:2006, EN 61326-2-1:2006
IEC 61326-1:2005, IEC 61326-2-1:2005
EUROPEAN ROHS DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU
Nieuwegein, The Netherlands,
November2013
Sébastien David
Manager Product Development and Quality
Safety recommendations
• Always read and follow the operating instructions for use.
• Do not touch hot measured objects with bare hands.
• Do not apply the contact temperature probe to a moving or
rotating surface.
• Do not apply the contact temperature probe on an electrified or
energized object.
• All repair work should be taken care of by an SKF repair shop.

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1. Introduction
The SKF TKDT 10 is suitable for a wide range of applications and has
the facility to allow two SKF temperature probes to be connected.
A large back-lit LCD display helps ensure that the temperatures can be
easily read in almost all environments.
2. Technical data
General
Display Large Backlit LCD
Displayed resolution 0,1° up to 1 000°, otherwise 1°
Backlit display On/Off
Measurement modes Min, max, average, differential,
dual temperature reading
Measurment Units °C, °F, K
Auto Switch Off 20 minutes, On/Off
Contact Probe Measurement
Temperature using probe –200 °C to +1 372 °C
(–328 °F to +2 501 °F)
Accuracy > –100 °C (> –148 °F):
±0.5% of reading ±1 °C (±1.8 °F)
Probe compatibility 2 ™ Type-K connectors
Probe supplied TMDT 2-30, suitable for use up to
900 °C (1 650 °F)
Supplied probe length 130 mm (5.1 in)
Probe response time 2,3 seconds (TMDT 2-30)
Battery and Power
Battery 3 ™ AAA Alkaline type IEC LR03
Operation time 18 hours typical use (backlight on)
Size and Weight
Product Dimensions 160 ™ 63 ™ 30 mm
(6.3 ™ 2.5 ™ 1.2 in)
Product Weight 200 g (0.4 lbs)
Carrying Case dimensions 530 ™ 180 ™ 85 mm
(20.9 ™ 7.0 ™ 3.4 in)
Total weight (incl. case) 1,1 kg (2.4 lbs)
Operating Requirements
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C (32 to 120 °F)
Storage temperature –10 to +60 °C (–4 to +150 °F)
Relative Humidity 10 to 90% RH non-condensing
IP rating IP 40

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Case contents
1 x SKF Thermometer TKDT 10
1 x Contact Probe TMDT 2-30
3 x AAA batteries
1 x printed Instructions for Use
3. Features
• Large backlit display shows any combination of T1, T2, T1-T2,
plus MAX, MIN, AVG.
• Relative time clock on MAX MIN and AVG provides a time reference
for major events.
• Electronic Offset function allows compensation of thermocouple
errors to maximize overall accuracy.
• Work with any K-type or J-type thermocouples.
• Readout in °C, °F, or Kelvin (K).
• Auto Power Off mode increases battery life.
4. Buttons
• Press to turn the thermometer on or off.
• Press to toggle showing the T1, T2, and T1-T2 (differential
temperature measurement) in the top and bottom display.
• Press to switch between Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F)
and Kelvin (K) temperature units.
• Press to freeze or unfreeze the displayed readings.
• Press to toggle through MAX, MIN and AVG (average) readings.
To exit the MAX/MIN/AVG mode, press the button for 3 seconds
to return to normal operation.
• Press button to turn on the backlight.
Press it again to turn off the backlight.
Press button for 3 seconds to start or exit the Setup mode.

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5. Display Elements
1 2 3 4
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1. Setup Mode 7. Bottom display: MAX, MIN, AVG,
T1 or T2 readings
2. Offset correction 8. MAX, MIN, AVG display
3. Frozen readings 9. Time Stamp
4. Auto Power Off enabled 10. Min:sec or hour:min
5. Top display:
T1, T2, T1-T2
11. Thermocouple
type K
6. Temperature units 12. Low battery symbol
6. Using the thermocouple(s)
1. Plug the thermocouple(s) into the T1 and/or T2 input connector(s).
2. Press to turn on the thermometer. After 1 second the
thermometer displays the first reading.
If no thermocouple is plugged into the selected input or the
thermocouple is “open,” the display shows “- - - -”.

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7. Setup mode
Use the Setup Mode to change different parameters.
The thermometer stores the settings in its memory.
7.1 Setup options
Option Menu item Settings
Type TYPE K
Offset OFFSET T1 or T2
Sleep Mode SLP On (sleep mode on) or
0FF (sleep mode off)
7.2 Entering or Exiting Setup
When the thermometer is in Setup mode, the display shows SETUP.
Press button for 3 seconds to enter or exit Setup mode.
7.3 Changing a Setup Option
1. Press or to scroll to the setup option you want to change.
2. Press to indicate that you want to change this setting.
3. Press or until the setting you want to use appears on the
display.
4. Press to store the new setting in memory.
Note:
Setup is disabled in MAX/MIN mode.
7.4 Offset correction
Use the offset option in Setup to adjust the thermometer’s readings
to compensate for the errors of a specific thermocouple.
The allowable adjustment range is ±5,0 °C or ±9.0 °F.
1. Plug the thermocouple into the input connector TI or T2.
2. Place the thermocouple in a known, stable temperature environment
3. Allow the readings to stabilize.
4. In Setup Mode change the offset until the top reading matches the
calibration temperature.
7.5 Auto Power Off
The thermometer will automatically switch off after 20 minutes if no
button is pressed during this time.
In Setup mode:
Press or to scroll to the “SLP” page. Press to indicate
“On” or “OFF”. Press or until the setting you want to use
appears on the display.
Press to store the new setting in memory.
On (sleep mode on) or 0FF (sleep mode off).

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8. Displaying Temperatures
1. Press to select the correct temperature scale.
2. Hold or attach the thermocouple(s) to the measurement location.
The temperature reading appears in the primary display.
3. Press to toggle between showing the T1, T2 and
T1-T2 readings in the primary or secondary display.
Note:
The display shows “- - - -” when a thermocouple is not connected.
The display shows OL (Off Limit) when the temperature being measured
is outside the thermocouple’s measurement range.
9. Freezing the readings
1. Press to freeze the readings on the display .
The display shows HOLD.
2. Press to toggle showing the T1, T2 or T1-T2 readings
in the primary or secondary display.
3. Press again to turn off the HOLD function.
10. Viewing the MAX, MIN, and AVG Readings
1. Press to step through the maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN), or
the average (AVG) readings. The elapsed time since entering
MAX, MIN mode, or the time at which the minimum or maximum
occurred appears on the display.
2. Press button for 3 seconds to exit MAX, MIN and AVG mode.
11. Replacing the Batteries
1. Turn off the thermometer.
2. Remove the screw and open the battery door.
3. Insert 3x new LR03 batteries.
4. Close the battery door and tighten the screw.

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