Control Company BIG DIGIT TYPE-K THERMOMETER User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Range: -58 to 2000 °F (-50 to 1300 °C)
Resolution: 0.1° / 1°
Sampling Rate: 2.5 times per second

TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

1. Insert the probe plug into the socket at the top
of the meter. The plug and sockets are keyed
with a small and large pin. Make certain that the
plug is inserted correctly. Do not insert the plug
incorrectly and force the connection.

2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the meter on.

3. Press the °C/°F button to select °F or °C.

4. Place the probe in contact with the material to
be measured and read the temperature on
the display.

5. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the meter off.
To conserve battery life, always turn off the
meter when not in use.

After 20 minutes, the meter will automatically turn
off to preserve battery life. To disable this feature,
see the “Automatic Shutoff Disable” section.

PROBE SUPPLIED

The probe supplied is an ultra-fast response Type­K thermocouple naked bead probe with tefl on
insulation. The maximum operating temperature
range for this thermocouple is 500°F (260°C).
Additional probes, including a stainless steel triple
purpose probe with handle, are available (see the
“Accessories” section).

Longer leads and extension may be used. The lead
effect for 164 feet (50 meters) is generally less the

0.2°C with a limit of error of 2.2°C. Type-K wire
and Type-K connectors must be used.

HOLD

Press the HOLD button to “freeze” the display
at the current reading (HOLD will appear on the
display). Press the HOLD button again to return to
the current temperature reading.

MAX HOLD

In MAX HOLD mode, the highest temperature
measurement achieved is displayed. This value
will update each time a new higher temperature is
measured.

To enter the MAX HOLD mode, while taking
temperature measurements, press and release
the MAX HLD button (MAX HOLD will appear on
the display). The display will show the maximum
temperature measurement achieved and will
be updated when a new higher temperature is
measured.

To exit the MAX HOLD mode, press and release
the MAX HLD button (MAX HOLD will no longer
appear on the display). The display will show the
current temperature measurement. The MAX
HOLD mode may also be exited by pressing the
ON/OFF button which will turn off the thermometer.

AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF DISABLE

The Automatic Shutoff feature will turn the meter
off after 20 minutes to preserve battery life. This
feature is automatically enabled each time the
meter is powered on, regardless of whether the
feature was disabled previously.

To disable the Automatic Shutoff feature:
While the meter is turned off, press and hold the
HOLD button, then press and hold the ON/OFF
button until “n” appears on the display (indicating
that the Automatic Shutoff feature has been disabled).
Release the ON/OFF and HOLD buttons, the
meter will then display the current temperature.

With the Automatic Shutoff feature disabled, the
meter will remain on until the ON/OFF button is
pressed, or until the battery is fully drained.

DISPLAY MESSAGES

---- indicates that no probe is present or that
the attached probe is damaged.

indicates that the battery is low and
needs replacement (see the “Battery
Replacement” section).

ALL OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES

If this thermometer does not function properly for
any reason, replace the battery with a new high
quality battery (see the “Battery Replacement”
section). Low battery power can occasionally
cause any number of “apparent” operational
diffi culties. Replacing the battery with a new fresh
battery will solve most diffi culties.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

An erratic display, faint display, no display, or
appearing on the display are all indicators that the
battery needs replacement. To replace the battery,
remove the battery cover screw (located on the
back of the meter). Remove the battery cover.
Remove the exhausted battery and replace it with
a new 9-volt alkaline battery. Replace the battery
cover. Replace the battery cover screw and
tighten securely.

ACCESSORIES
Cat. No. 4008 Surface Probe—

Temperature range is –73 to 760°C. Dimensions:
5-inch probe length; 0.5-inch tip diamter; 8½-inch
overall length. Supplied with 36-inch cable.

Cat. No. 4014 Stainless Steel Probe—
Stainless-steel, triple purpose (liquids, air/gas,
and semi-solids), Type-K probe. Temperature
range is –50 to 700°C. Dimensions: 0.13-inch
diameter; 6¼-inch stem length; 9¾-inch overall
length. Supplied with 40-inch cable.

Cat. No. 4028 Beaded Probe—

Fast-Response, Type-K thermocouple, beaded
probe. Tefl on cable can withstand temperatures
of -40 to 250 °C continuous or 300 °C short-term
use. Dimensions: 0.06-inch diameter probe with

Cat. No. 8613 High-Temperature Probe—
Ten-foot-long, 0.19-inch diameter braided metal
wire cable with smooth tip measures –73 to 982 °C
continuous or 1093 °C short-term use. For use in
liquids, air/gas, and semi-solids.

WARRANTY, SERVICE, OR RECALIBRATION

For warranty, service, or recalibration, contact:

CONTROL COMPANY

4455 Rex Road

Friendswood, Texas 77546 USA

Ph. 281 482-1714 • Fax [phone]

E-mail [e-mail] • www.control3.com

Control Company is ISO 9001 Quality-Certifi ed by

DNV and ISO 17025 accredited as a Calibration

Laboratory by A2LA.

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BIG DIGIT

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cable length of 4 feet for use in liquids, air/gas, and
semi solids.

Cat. No. 8039 Low-Temperature Probe—

Stainless-steel; triple purpose (liquids, air/gas, and
semi-solids), Type-K probe. Temperature range is

-240 to 220 °C. Dimensions: diameter 0.17 inch;
stem length 12 inches; overall length 17 inches.
Supplied with 8-foot cable.

Control Company Cat. No. 4004

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