Amprobe TC-253B User Manual

TC-253B

Temperature Converter

User Manual

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for
1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable
batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination,
or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized
to extend any other warranty on Amprobe’s behalf. To obtain service during the
warranty period, return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized
Amprobe Test Tools Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See
Repair Section for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM
ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this
limitation of liability may not apply to you.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

 Attention! Refer to Operating instructions.
 Ground connection.
 Battery.

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS
This instrument is designed to use external K-type thermocouple as temperature

sensor.

• Temperature indication follows National Bureau of Standards and IEC 584
temperature / Voltage tables for K-type Thermocouple supplied with the
thermometer.

• Inspect DMM, TC-253B, and thermocouple cable before every use. Do not use any
damaged part. nNever ground yourself when taking measurements.

• Do not touch exposed circuit elements or probe tips.

• Do not operate instrument in an explosive atmosphere.

• Voltages applied to the COM connector may be present on all other input
connectors.

• Do not use this piece or any piece of equipment without proper training.

• TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS INSTRUMENT WHEN VOLTAGES

Figure 1

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AT THE MEASUREMENT SURFACE EXCEED 24V r.m.s. AC OR 60V DC.

• TO AVOID DAMAGE OR BURNS – DO NOT MAKE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
IN MICROWAVE OVENS.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

WARNING!

Upon removing your new Temperature Converter from its packing, you should
have the following items:

1. Temperature Converter

2. K-type Bead Thermocouple

3. Operator’s Manual

FRONT PANEL

Refer to Figure 1 and the following numbered steps to familiarize yourself with the
meter’s front panel controls and connectors.

1. Red LED: Flashing while turned ON.

2. Function Switch: Slide switch used to select measuring function.

3. Output plugs: Voltage output.

4. Thermocouple Input Connector.