Oakton Temp-14 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Temp-14

Single Input Thermistor

Thermometer

Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

68X481902 Rev 0 10/0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Quick Start Guide..................................... 1

2. Introduction .............................................. 2

3. Safety Precautions................................... 3

4. Specifications........................................... 4

5. Battery Installation And Replacement ..... 5

6. Inserting And Removing Optional Rubber

7. Assembling Optional Handsfree

8. Connecting A Thermistor......................... 8

9. Key Functions .......................................... 9

10. Display Overview ...................................10

11. Measurement Mode ............................... 11

12. Selecting Temperature Scale................. 12

13. Min And Max Function........................... 12

14. Auto Off Function................................... 13

15. Calibration.............................................. 13

16. Clear Field Calibration........................... 14

17. Field Calibration Unlock......................... 15

18.

19. Maintenance

20. Cleaning

21. Batteries

22. Trouble Shooting ...................................18

23. Accessories

24. Warranty

25. Product Return

26. Innocal® Calibration And Repair Services

Armour ..................................................... 6

Accesories

Field Calibration Lockout

(North America)...................................... 21

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1. QUICK START GUIDE

To ensure best results please read the
complete manual.

1. Connect probe.

2. Press the on/off key.
Press again to turn on backlight.

3. Select °C or °F display using °C/°F key.

4. Insert probe in sample.

Allow adequate time for reading to
stabilize.
Response time will vary depending on
probe.

5. Take reading.

Press hold key to freeze display.
Press min/max to display minimum or
maximum temperature.

6. Press and hold the on/off key for three
seconds to turn meter off.

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2. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the
Temp-14 Thermistor
Thermometer. This sturdy
handheld thermometer
provides highly accurate
temperature measurements
using thermistor probes. The
Instrument is easy to use and
includes the following
features:

perator selection

• O

scale

•

Resolu

tion of 0.1° C/F

of

Celsius or Fahren

heit

• Large backlit LCD with two lines of four-digit

display

•

•

•

•

•

Hold

feature for
reading
Min and max readings display

calibration capab

Field

temporarily retaining a

ilit

y
Auto power off with Enable/Disable function
Low ba

ttery

warning

• Standard ¼ inch (6.3mm) phone jack
connector input

• Operates with a wide selection of probes

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3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

W

G

Voltages present at the thermistors may
also be present at the battery terminals.
Always disconnect the thermistor when
changing batteries.

WARNIN

This instrument is designed to accept low
level signals supplied by standard 400
series thermistors. Under no
circumstances should the input voltage
exceed the specified 10 v rms.

1. Do not use or store this instrument in

microwave ovens or any abnormally hot or
cold areas.

2. Weak batteries should not be left in the

instrument. Dead batteries can leak and
cause damage to unit.

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4. SPECIFICATIONS

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Lcd Display

Out Of Range
Display

Display Update
Rate

Input

Input Protection

Battery

Battery Life

Auto Shutoff

Stability Criteria

Stated Accuracy

Useful Range

Storage

Humidity

Dimensions
(L x W x H)

Weight With
Batteries

Ingress Protection

Compliance
(For CE Mark)

–40 to 150 °C (–40.0 to 302.0 °F)

0.1 °C (0.1 °F)

±0.2 °C (±0.4 °F) in range -40 °C
to 125 °C (-40 °F to 257)

±0.5 °C (±0.9 °F) in range 125°C
to 150 °C (257to 302 °F)

4+4 digit, 58 X 40mm dual-line
display with backlight

“Ur” Or, “OPEN”

0.5 sec per update

One probe with ¼ inch (6.3mm)
phone jack connector

10 v rms

Three AA, 1.5V alkaline

700 hours continuous, typical

17 minutes after last key press

“STABLE” will display upon 5
seconds of stability

18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F)

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)

10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Without Armor:

175mm X 97mm X 42mm

With Armor:

180mm X 102mm X 52mm

Without Armor: 267g
With Armor: 362g

Meets IEC-529 IP-54 for dust and
water-resistant enclosures

EN61326-1/A1: 1998
(EU EMC Directive)

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5. BATTERY INSTALLATION AND

REPLACEMENT

Voltages present at the thermistors may
also be present at the battery terminals.
Always disconnect the thermistor when
changing batteries.

Weak batteries should not be left in the
instrument. Dead batteries can leak and
cause damage to unit.

The typical battery life is about 700 hours.

d se

ttings

are

Selecte
will remain in memory
turned
replac

off, or

ed.

while

stored in

even after
batteries

memory and

power is

are being

1. Before

2.

3.

4. Insert three

5.

changing

and disconnect probe

off
Loosen screw and
back

of case.

Remove

the t

hree

new

pol

arity.

Install

cover and

battery, tur

.

lift battery

AA batteries.

batteries

tighten

observing

screw

n instrume

cover

.

nt

off the

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6. INSERTING AND REMOVING

OPTIONAL RUBBER ARMOUR

1. To insert thermometer into the optional

rubber armor, slide in from the top of meter
before pushing the bottom edges of meter
down to set it into position. Lift up the stand
at the back of meter for bench top
applications if necessary.

2. To remove thermometer from armor, push

out from the bottom edges of meter until it
is completely out of boot.

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