Kobold DTB Series User Manual

DTB Series

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Digital Thermometer

USER MANUAL

KOBOLD Instruments Inc.

1801 Parkway View Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.koboldusa.com

Rev. 2-11/2013

1. Description

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The DTB series Digital Temperature Gauges are a com­plete solution for most industrial temperature monitoring
and temperature indicating applications. Of high quality
construction, these gauges features a large 4-digit LCD
display. They are designed for optimum accuracy and
performance. The series DTB are an ideal replacement
for bi-metal, liquid bulb and gas thermometers. They
are also a suitable replacement for Mercury reduction
programs.

The DTB arrives factory calibrated. No costly field
calibration is required.

Housing, probe and fitting material is all fabricated from
stainless steel 316. The DTB is rated to NEMA 4X ( IP65).
Many mounting configurations are available to meet
customer requirements.

The DTB has a five year battery life with a low battery
indication “batt” on the LCD.

3.2.2. Installation: these devices must be installed by
qualified personel taking all necessary precautions. The
installation should adhere to all local regulations.

3.2.3. Ensure that the label on the DTB is correct and
that the model is appropriate for the particular applica­tion.

3.2.4. These devices are repairable. In the event of fail­ure they should be returned to the factory for repair and
recalibration. Please ensure the unit is clean and has no
contaminants before returning.

3.2.5. If the installation will occur in a hazardous

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location or near hazardous materials all necessary
precautions should be taken.

3.2.6. Mounting locations should be chosen to avoid

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high voltage electrical lines and for ease of installa­tion and future maintenance.

2. Function

The DTB line of thermometers uses a Pt1000 Platinum
RTD sensor which is read by our embedded processor
and displayed on the LCD display.

The LCD based DTB is battery powered and needs no
wiring .

3. Safety Instruction

Read the instruction manual completely before installing
the DTB temperature sensor. All safety guidelines should
be followed and the sensor should only be installed by
qualified personnel following all local codes and regula­tions.

3.1. Safety Conventions

The following symbols should be noted in this instruction
manual.

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Attention: this symbol indicates an instruction
that if not followed properly could lead to injury
or death.

4. Installation

4.1. Unpacking

If there is any visible damage to the unit check the pack­aging and notify the shipper immediately. Included in the
package should be one DTB and one instruction manual.

4.2. Storage

Note that the device should be stored at a temperature
between -20 º C to +70 ºC (-4ºF to 160 ºF ) in a location
that is reasonably dry and clean.

4.3. Orientation

See figure 1.

There are no restrictions on the orientation of the probe
location, but if there is a requirement for the pipe to be
self draining the seating should be angled such that it will
drain properly.

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Note: this symbol indicates an action that could

lead to damage or contamination if not followed.

3.2. Proper Use

3.2.1. Designated use: These devices are intended for

specific industrial applications. Appropriate fittings,
materials and form must be chosen depending on the
use. Proper specification must be done to conform with
temperature, pressure and flow velocity requirements.

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