Tenmars TM-288 User manual

HEAT STRESS WBGT Meter
TM-288
User’s Manual
HB2TM2880002

Contents
1 Introduction: ...........................................................1
2 Accessories:...........................................................1
3 Safety Precaution:..................................................1
4 Instrument Description: .........................................2
4.1 Feature and function..................................2
4.2 LCD display indication...............................3
4.3 Instructions ................................................4
4.3.1. Application for the wearable type....4
4.3.2. Application for the hanging type .....5
4.3.3. Application for the tripod .................6
5 Operation:...............................................................6
5.1 Power on/off ...............................................6
5.2 Setting OUT/IN and alarm ON/OFF mode..7
5.3 Thermal hazard prevention standards......7
5.4 Calibration mode........................................8
5.5 Reset to factory settings............................8
5.6 Switching℃/℉............................................8
5.7 Alarm mode: loudness/quiet/Off ...............8
5.8 Switching TEMP/TG ...................................9
6 General Specifications:..........................................9
7 Electrical Specification.........................................10
8 Maintenance or Repair .........................................11
9 Battery Replacement............................................12
10 Product Disposal:..............................................12

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1 Introduction:
Thanks for purchasing the Compact Heatstroke Index
Meter.
The chance of heatstroke increases dramatically in the
moist heat environment. This product, measuring in
WBGT, provides real-time alarm immediately so as to
prevent heatstroke in such the environment.
2 Accessories:
1
Meter
1
Carabiner
1
User’s Manual
1
K
ey
ring
1 CR2032 3V battery 1 Silicone elbow for
anti
-
skid
1 Fastener for armband
with
screw
s
1 Screw for silicone
elbow
1
F
lexible armband
3 Safety Precaution:
Caution! Please refer to this manual.
Improper use may damage the meter
and its components.
Complies with European Directive.
Operating altitude: up to 2000M.
Operating environment: Indoor use; Pollution degree 2.
Clean with soft cloth when dirty, such as glasses cloth. Do not
clean with chemicals and other solvents.
EMC: EN61326-1:CISPR 11:Group 1, Class B
Class B – Equipment for use in all establishments other than
domestic.
Group 1 – RF energy generated is needed for internal
functioning.

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4 Instrument Description:
4.1 Feature and function
1. Power/setting button 5. Temperature/humidity
sensor
2.
TG switch
/
U
p
button
6.
TG
probe
3. Alarm switch/Down
button
7. Tripod nut
4.
LCD display
8.
B
attery cover

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4.2 LCD display indication
1. Outdoor Index
2. Indoor Index
3. Alarm
4. Air temp. (TEMP)/
black
-
globe temp
(TG)
5. Heat Index
6.
Humidity
indicator
7.
Low battery indicator
8.
Heat
hazard level

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4.3 Instructions
Three ways to use: 1. wearable, 2. hanging, 3. tripod.
4.3.1. Application for the wearable type
Apply the kit as shown in Fig. 1, for the outdoor sportors to
wear them on their arms as shown in Fig. 2.
Fig. 1 Application for Wearable kits
Fig. 2 Wearing on an arm

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4.3.2. Application for the hanging type
Attach a silicone elbow on the meter with fastening a
screw into the nut on the back, as shown in (Fig. 3).
As walking, you may hang it on your waist (Fig. 4)
Alternatively, hang it on the backpack (Fig. 5), or hang it
on the baby stroller's handle (Fig. 6)
Fig. 3 Hanging kit Fig. 4 Hanging on the
waist
Fig. 5 Hanging on the
backpack
Fig. 6 Hanging on the
baby stroller

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4.3.3. Application for the tripod
The tripod mount on the back of the meter is available to any
type of tripod (Fig. 6). A bike can also be mounted by a
clamp (Fig. 7) for the outdoor measurement of the heat
index.
Fig. 7 Tripod application Fig. 8 Bike application
5 Operation:
5.1 Power on/off
Press to turn the power on or off

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5.2 Setting OUT/IN and alarm ON/OFF mode
Press and hold + for 2 seconds and enter the
SET1.
SET1: Press or to set OUT/IN (default is OUT).
Press to enter set2
SET2: The user sets the alarm to turn on or off, and the user
sets it at any value to issue an alarm. Press or to
turn Alarm on/off. The ON indicates Alarm User(Refer to 5.3)
while flashing ,Press to enter SET3.( SET3 setting
is skipped if selecting Alarm OFF).
SET3: Press + to set theAlarm value.
Press again to exit the setting.
※PS: If the setting period exceeds 15 seconds, it will
return to measurement mode
5.3 Thermal hazard prevention standards
Heatstroke
caution level
Temperature
baseline Alarm Default Alarm User
Flashing
Caution:
>21~25°C
mute
As
exceeding
the setting
value,
beep for
15
seconds
Extreme
caution
>25~28°C
Beep for 4
seconds
Danger
>28°C~31°C
Beep for
15
seconds
Extreme
Danger
>31°C
Beep for 3
second and
pause for 2
seconds,
repeat until
15 seconds