YOKOGAWA TM10 User manual

Instruction
Manual
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1st Edition
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TM10 Thermo-Collector

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This instruction manual describes how to operate theTM10 Thermo-Collector.
■Intended Readers
This manual is primarily intended for two groups of readers: “operators” who actually mea-
sure temperatures with this TM10 Thermo-Collector and, “engineers” who are qualified to
perform setup and data processing operations for this instrument.
■Structure of the manual
This manual is organized into the following four parts:
●Information Required before Use
This part explains basic information, including the names and functions of each component
of this instrument and how to input characters, etc. Read this part before using this instru-
ment.
●Preparation for Measurement
This part explains “Thermo-Collector” software and how to perform setup. This part must be
read before starting preparation for temperature measurement.
●Temperature Measurement
This part explains the major operations required to actually measure temperatures. Read this
part before commencing temperature measurement.
●Utilizing the Measurement Data
This part explains the procedures for outputting the data measured with this instrument to a
personal computer or printer. Read this part to use or analyze the data measured with this
instrument.
■Checking contents of the package
Perform a visual check on the TM10 Thermo-Collector to make sure it is not damaged.
In addition, make sure that the following items have been supplied. If any of the items are
missing, please contact the dealer where this product was purchased.
Keep this box in case this product needs to be returned to Yokogawa M&C Corporation.
Item name Quantity
TM10 Thermo-Collector 1
“Thermo-Collector” software installer FD 2
LR6 alkaline dry cell 2
Dust-proof seal (for sealing screw holes on the back of the main unit) 2
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■Precautions required for safe use
●About this manual
•Read this manual to gain a thorough understanding of this instrument before operating it.
•This manual only describes the functions of this product and is not intended to guarantee
the applicability of this product to user’s particular purpose.
•This manual shall not be reproduced or copied in part or in whole without permission from
Yokogawa M&C Corporation.
•The contents of this manual may be subject to change without notice.
•Should the user find any errors, or unclear or missing sections in this document, contact the
dealer where this product was purchased, or the marketing division of Yokogawa M&C
Corporation.
●Disassembly or retrofit
Do not disassemble or retrofit this instrument. Only qualified Yokogawa M&C Corporation
service personnel are authorized to disassemble and service the main unit.
●Precautions on handling
•Only parts and consumables specified by Yokogawa M&C Corporation should be used in
this product.
•Do not store this instrument in a location where it will be subject to direct sunlight or high
temperatures, otherwise it may be discolored or deformed.
●Notes on protection and safety of this product
•Follow the safety instructions of this manual when handling the main unit or accessories to
be connected to the main unit. If the main unit or accessories are not handled as specified
in this manual, Yokogawa M&C Corporation cannot guarantee the safety of this product.
•The “ Warning” mark that appears on the back of the main unit indicates the precautions
that must be observed when handling this instrument. Refer to this manual for information
about how to operate this instrument.
•Throughout this manual the following safety conventions are used.
Warning
Used if the operator is at risk of being severely injured or killed.
Caution
Used if the operator is at risk of being injured or if the instrument may be damaged.
Note
Used to draw attention to important information about handling the instrument or use-
ful information about the operations and functions of this instrument.

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Contains information supplementary to the main text.
See Also
Provides a reference to related topics in this document.
■Precautions for handling components
Always observe the following precautions to avoid operator injury and damage to the equip-
ment.
●Probe
Warning
Do not point the tip of a needle-type standard probe or needle-type high-speed probe
at another person. The tip of the needle is very sharp and can cause injury.
Caution
•Do not touch the stylus (metal) of a probe which has just measured a hot object. A
hot stylus can cause a burn.
•Do not use a worn or damaged probe. Such probes cannot measure temperatures
correctly.
•Before removing the probe from the main unit, pull the probe away from the object
to be measured.
•If a needle-type standard probe or needle-type high-speed probe is used, stick it
into a measuring object half the dimension of the probe’s stylus (metal). If it is stuck
in too deeply, the operator may be burnt due to heat transfer to the probe grip. Also,
the probe itself may be damaged.
•The probe grip and the cable connected to the main unit must be maintained at a
temperature between -20C and 50C. They have a small heat resistance, unlike the
stylus (metal) of the probe.
●Battery
Caution
If this instrument will not be used for a long period, remove the battery from the main
unit. Otherwise, the battery liquid may leak and damage the main unit or cause it to
malfunction.

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■Exemptions
•Yokogawa M&C Corporation does not guarantee this product in any way, except as set
forth in the terms and conditions of the certificate.
•Yokogawa M&C Corporation shall not be liable for any consequent or inconsequent dam-
ages to the customer or a third party arising from the use of this product due to any defect
in materials or workmanship beyond the control of Yokogawa M&C Corporation.
■About the conventions used in the figures in this document
For understanding, figures in this document may be highlighted or simplified, or may have
portions omitted.
■Care of the main unit
•If there is a need to clean the main unit, wipe the surfaces with a wrung wet cloth.
•Use a cloth dampened with diluted neutral detergent to remove tough stains. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use solvents or other detergents or chemicals. They may dam-
age the main unit.
•Keep connectors, etc., dry. Otherwise, the main unit may be damaged.
■Maintenance
If the main unit needs to be serviced, contact Yokogawa Engineering Service Corp. The
address is given on the back cover of this manual.
◆Trademark
•“Microsoft”, “Windows”, and “Excel” are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
•Corporate names and product names that appear in this document are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their owners.

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CONTENTS
◆Intended Readers...................................................................................................................... i
◆Structure of the manual ............................................................................................................ i
◆Checking contents of the package............................................................................................ i
◆Precautions required for safe use ............................................................................................ ii
◆Precautions for handling components .................................................................................... iii
◆Exemptions ............................................................................................................................ iv
◆About the conventions used in the figures in this document ................................................. iv
◆Care of the main unit ............................................................................................................. iv
◆Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... iv
Information Required before Use
1Features of This Product .................................................................. 1
■Collector function ................................................................................................................... 1
■Logging function..................................................................................................................... 2
2Names and Functions of Each Part.................................................. 3
3Setting the Battery............................................................................ 4
4Turn ON/OFF of the Power Supply .................................................. 5
■Turn the power supply to ON ................................................................................................. 5
■Turn the power supply to OFF ................................................................................................ 5
5Screen (LCD) Displays..................................................................... 6
6How to Input Characters................................................................... 7
■Entering characters.................................................................................................................. 7
■Entering lowercase characters................................................................................................. 7
Preparation for Measurement
1Overview of Preparation for Measurement....................................... 8
2Setting Up the Main Unit................................................................... 9
2.1 Setting the date and time ........................................................................................9
2.2 Setting the name of the main unit..........................................................................10
3Setting Up with the Main Unit ..........................................................11
3.1 Setups required to use the collector function (Setting the tag name,
input channel, alarm, and operator name).................................................. 11
■Setup contents ........................................................................................................................11
■Creating a new tag ................................................................................................................ 13
■Setting the alarm function for each tag ................................................................................. 14
■Batch-setting the alarm function ........................................................................................... 16
■Registering the measurement operator name ........................................................................ 17
3.2 Setups required to use the logging function (Setting the log name,
input channel, measurement interval, and measurement period) ..............19
■Setup contents ....................................................................................................................... 19
■Operation procedure.............................................................................................................. 20

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4Setting Up with the Personal Computer ......................................... 22
4.1 Setting up the “Thermo-Collector” software ..........................................................22
■Connecting the personal computer and main unit................................................................. 22
■Installing the “Thermo-Collector” software ......................................................................... 23
■Confirming the communication environment (on the personal computer)........................... 25
■Confirming the communication environment (on the main unit) ......................................... 26
4.2 Basic operation of Thermo-Collector software ......................................................27
■Initiating Thermo-Collector software ................................................................................... 27
■Terminating Thermo-Collector software .............................................................................. 28
■Saving the setup data in a file ............................................................................................... 28
■Loading a file containing the setup data ............................................................................... 29
■Saving the measurement operator name data........................................................................ 30
■Loading the measurement operator name file....................................................................... 31
■Other functions (Menu functions)......................................................................................... 32
■Other functions (Tool icons functions) ................................................................................. 34
4.3 Setups required to use the collector function (Setting the tag name, input
channel, alarm, and operator name) ..........................................................35
■Setup contents ....................................................................................................................... 35
■Setting tags............................................................................................................................ 35
■Setting the measurement operator name ............................................................................... 39
4.4 Setups required to use the logging function (Setting the log name, input channel,
measurement interval, and measurement period)......................................40
■Setup contents ....................................................................................................................... 40
■Operation procedure.............................................................................................................. 40
4.5 Transmitting the setup data to the main unit .........................................................43
■Preparation for transmission ................................................................................................. 43
■Transmitting the tag and log setup data to the personal computer........................................ 44
■Transmitting the measurement operator name data .............................................................. 45
5Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit ....... 46
5.1 Confirming the number of pieces of tag data ........................................................46
5.2 Modifying the tag name .........................................................................................46
5.3 Clearing the measurement data associated with the tag ......................................47
5.4 Deleting the tag .....................................................................................................48
5.5 Confirming the log setup data ...............................................................................49
5.6 Modifying the log name and setup data (measurement interval and period) .................49
5.7 Clearing the measurement data associated with the log.......................................52
5.8 Deleting the log .....................................................................................................52
5.9 Batch-clearing the measurement data associated with both the tag and log .................53
5.10 Initializing the main unit .........................................................................................54
5.11 Confirming the current operator name ..................................................................54
5.12 Modifying the operator...........................................................................................55

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Temperature Measurement
1Input Channel and Probe................................................................ 56
2Measuring Temperatures with the Collector Function .................... 58
3Measuring Temperatures with the Logging Function...................... 60
4MeasuringTemperatures with the RadiationTemperature Probe ........... 62
■Switching on/off the decimal portion of the temperature display......................................... 62
■Measuring with the radiation temperature probe .................................................................. 63
5Other Useful Functions................................................................... 65
■To instantly clear the measured data on the main unit .......................................................... 65
■To start a measurement in the logging mode at a specified time (timer function)................ 65
■To quickly search for a tag or log ......................................................................................... 67
■To record measured data if the tag or log has not been set ................................................... 67
■To record the start time and finish time of an operation (only with the collector function) . 68
■To restrict inputs from the panel keys (the key lock function) ............................................. 68
■To enable only the panel keys (yellow keys) requied for measurement (FUNC lock function) ........69
■To automatically turn off the power supply if no operation is performed in a specified
period of time (Auto Power Off function) ............................................................................ 69
■To determine how much more data can be recorded ............................................................ 69
■To see the number of measured data pieces recorded on the tag or log................................ 69
■To see the average of the measured data............................................................................... 70
■To sound a chime at the specified time (the chime function) ............................................... 70
■To view the screen in a dark place (the backlight function) ................................................. 70
■To turn off the electronically generated sound...................................................................... 70
Utilizing the Measurement Data
1Receiving the Data on the Personal Computer .............................. 71
■Preparation before reception ................................................................................................. 71
■Receiving the data ................................................................................................................. 72
2Outputting Directly from the Main Unit to the Printer...................... 74
2.1 Output preparation ................................................................................................74
■Printer-main unit connection................................................................................................. 74
■Confirming the printer setup conditions ............................................................................... 75
2.2 Outputting the measured data to the printer..........................................................76
APPENDIX
◆Thermo-Collector specifications........................................................................................... 78
◆Operation environment of Thermo-Collector software ........................................................ 83
◆Function keys quick reference .............................................................................................. 83

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Information Required
before Use
1Features of This Product
This product is a handy-type thermometer that can measure a temperature and
make a record of it. It has a “collector function” to record the measured tempera-
tures and measurement conditions under the specified tag, and a “logging func-
tion” to automatically measure and record temperatures at given intervals.
This section outlines each function.
■Collector function
The collector function is used when the measured temperature and measurement conditions
are recorded under the specified “tag”.
In the “tag”, the tag name (i.e. “what”), date and time (i.e. “when”), operator name (i.e. “who”),
and alarm (i.e. “judgment on the measured data”) are recorded as the measurement condi-
tions, in addition to the measured temperature.
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HiAlarm=+80.0 LoAlarm=+60.0
No. Date Temp. Hi
00001 98/11/12/11:37:01 56.0
00002 98/11/12/11:37:01 57.5
00003 98/11/12/11:37:02 58.5
00004 98/11/12/11:37:03 59.8
00005 98/11/12/11:37:04 61.2
00006 98/11/12/11:37:04 62.0
00007 98/11/12/11:37:05 62.0
00008 98/11/12/11:37:06 70.0
00009 98/11/12/11:37:06 75.0
00010 98/11/12/11:37:07 81.0
00011 98/11/12/11:37:07 82.0
OK
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NG
NG
Lo Person
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
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NG
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Tag name ("what")
Measure ment temperature
Operator name ("who")
Date and time ("when")
Alarm
("measured data judgment")
NG = No Good
It is possible to use maximum 50 tags, and in these 50 tags, a total of 5,000 pieces of tempera-
ture measurement data can be recorded. However, the more the data is saved with the logging
function, the less number of measurements can be made with the collector function.
Set up the following tag items in advance to use the collector function.
•Tag name
•Input channel
•Alarm
•Operator name
See Also
For more information, refer to the “Preparation for Measurement” part.
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■Logging function
The logging function is used to automatically measure temperatures at given measurement
intervals and to continue to record the result data. This function is useful when a temperature
variation within a certain period of time (e.g. temperature variation in a refrigerator being
transported) needs to be recorded.
With this logging function, the temperatures and date (year/month/day) and time will be re-
corded as a “log”. Unlike the collector function, the logging function does not record the
operator name and alarm (measured data judgment).
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No. Date Temp.
00001 00/00/00/00:00:00 -10.5
00002 00/00/00/00:00:10 -10.5
00003 00/00/00/00:00:20 -11.0
00004 00/00/00/00:00:30 -12.0
00005 00/00/00/00:00:40 -11.5
00006 00/00/00/00:00:50 -11.0
00007 00/00/00/00:01:00 -11.0
00008 00/00/00/00:01:10 -10.7
00009 00/00/00/00:01:20 -10.5
00010 00/00/00/00:01:30 -11.0
00011 00/00/00/00:01:40 -12.0
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Log name
Date and time
Temperature
Measurement interval
It is possible to use maximum 10 logs, and in these 10 logs, a total of 20,000 pieces of data
can be recorded. However, the more the data is saved with the collector function, the less
number of measurements can be made with the logging function.
Set up the following items in advance to use the logging function.
•Log name
•Input channel
•Measurement interval
•Measurement period
See Also
For more information, refer to the “Preparation for Measurement” part.
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