Isotech 982 Operating Manual

HYPERION R

HANDBOOK

ISSUE 05 04/01

HYPERION R

MODEL 982

This manual is issued under the authority of

Mr. J.P. Tavener, Managing Director

ISOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

PINE GROVE, SOUTHPORT

MERSEYSIDE PR9 9AG

ENGLAND

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

http://www.isotech.co.uk

E-mail [e-mail]

The company is always willing to give technical advice and assistance where appropriate.
Equally, because of the programme of continual development and improvement we reserve the
right to amend or alter characteristics and design without prior notice. This publication is for
information only.

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CONTENTS

PAGE DESCRIPTION

3 Guarantee

4 - 5 EMC Information

6 Health & Safety Instructions

7 Cautionary Note

8 Unpacking & Initial Inspection

9 Introduction

10 Mode of Operation

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11 - 12 Operating the Controller

13 - 16 Operating the Indicator

17 Using the PC Interface

18 - 19 Using Cal Notepad

20 Diagnostics

21 Initial Testing

22 Maintenance

23 Panel Layout and Functions

24 Black Body Block

25 - 26 Appendix 1 - Trouble Shooting

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GUARANTEE

This instrument has been manufactured

to exacting standards and is

guaranteed for twelve months against electrical break-down or mechanical failure caused
through defective material or workmanship, provided the failure is not the result of misuse.
In the event of failure covered by this guarantee, the instrument must be returned, carriage

paid, to the supplier for examination, and will be replaced or repaired at our option.

FRAGILE CERAMIC AND/OR GLASS PARTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS

GUARANTEE

INTERFERENCE WITH, OR FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS INSTRUMENT

MAY INVALIDATE THIS GUARANTEE

RECOMMENDATION

The life of your ISOTECH Instrument will be prolonged if regular maintenance and cleaning

to remove general dust and debris is carried out.

We recommend this instrument to be re-calibrated annually.

Serial No:................................................

Date:........................................................

ISOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGY LTD

PINE GROVE,

SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE

PR9 9AG

ENGLAND

TELEPHONE: [phone]/544611

FAX: [phone]

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EMC INFORMATION

This product meets the requirements of the European Directive on Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) 89/336/EEC as amended by EC Directive 92/31/EEC and the European
Low Voltage Directive 73/25/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC. To ensure emission compliance
please ensure that any serial communications connecting leads are fully screened.

The product meets the susceptibility requirements of EN 50082-1, criterion B.

Symbol Identification Publication Description

ISO3864 Caution

(Refer to Handbook)

IEC 417 Caution, Hot Surface

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This equipment must be correctly
earthed.

This equipment is a Class 1 Appliance. A protective earth is used to ensure the conductive
parts can not become live in the event of a failure of the insulation.

The protective conductor of the flexible mains cable which is coloured green/yellow MUST be
connected to a suitable earth.

The blue conductor should be connected to Neutral and the Brown conductor to Live (Line).

Warning: Internal mains voltage hazard. Do not remove the panels.

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There are no user serviceable parts inside. Contact your nearest Isotech agent for repair.

Voltage transients on the supply must not exceed 2.5kV.

Conductive pollution, eg. Carbon dust, must be excluded from the apparatus. EN61010
pollution degree 2.

The apparatus has two input connectors for temperature sensors, see page 23. These inputs
are only suitable for either a thermocouple or resistance thermometer. No other sensor or
signal may be connected.

ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS

Operating Temperature 0-50C

Relative Humidity 5-95%, non condensing

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HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all of this handbook before use.

2. Wear appropriate protective clothing.

3. Operators of this equipment should be adequately trained in the handling of hot and
cold items and liquids.

4. Do not use the apparatus for jobs other than those for which it was designed, ie. the
calibration of thermometers.

5. Do not handle the apparatus when it has hot (or cold), unless wearing the appropriate
protective clothing and having the necessary training.

6. Do not drill, modify or otherwise change the shape of the apparatus.

7. Do not dismantle the apparatus.

8. Do not use the apparatus outside its recommended temperature range.

9. If cased, do not return the apparatus to its carrying case until the unit has cooled.

10. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Contact your nearest Isotech agent for
repair.

11. Ensure materials, especially flammable materials are kept away from hot parts of the
apparatus, to prevent fire risk.

12. Ensure adequate ventilation when using oils at high temperatures.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE

ISOTECH PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY
TECHNICALLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT PERSONNEL
FAMILIAR WITH GOOD MEASUREMENT PRACTICES.

IT IS EXPECTED THAT PERSONNEL USING THIS
EQUIPMENT WILL BE COMPETENT WITH THE
MANAGEMENT OF APPARATUS WHICH MAY BE POWERED
OR UNDER EXTREMES OF TEMPERATURE, AND ARE ABLE
TO APPRECIATE THE HAZARDS WHICH MAY BE
ASSOCIATED WITH, AND THE PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN
WITH, SUCH EQUIPMENT.

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UNPACKING AND INITIAL INSPECTION

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Our Packing Department uses custom designed packaging to send out your unit, but as
accidents can still happen in transit, you are advised, after unpacking the unit to inspect it for
any sign of shipping damage. Confirm that your delivery is in accordance with the packing
note. If you find any damage or that part of the delivery is missing notify us or our agent, and
the carrier immediately. Keep the packing, if damaged, for possible inspection by an insurance
assessor.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Before connecting to the electricity supply please familiarise yourself with the parts of the
handbook relevant to your model.

Your unit’s supply voltage requirement is specified on a plate on the instrument along with the
serial number. All Hyperion R instruments will work on an electricity supply frequency of 50Hz
or 60Hz.

The unit’s electricity supply cable is colour-coded as follows:-

COLOUR FUNCTION

Green/yellow Earth (Ground)

Brown Live (line)

Blue Neutral

Please ensure that your unit is correctly connected to the electricity supply.

If at any time the fuse needs to be replaced or examined ensure that the Hyperion is removed
from the electricity supply prior to removing or replacing the fuse.

INTRODUCTION

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