Oakton Temp-16 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Precision RTD Thermometer

Temp-16

Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

68X481904 Rev 0 09/0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick

Start

Guide............................................ 1

1. Introduction.............................................. 2

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

3. Specifications........................................... 4

4. Battery Installation And Replacement ...... 6

5. Inserting And Removing Optional

Rubber Armour ........................................ 7

6. Assembling Optional
Accesories

Connecting

7.

8. Key Functions.......................................... 10

9. Display Overview..................................... 11

10. Measurement Mode................................. 12

11. Selecting Temperature Scale................... 13

12. Min And Max Function............................. 14

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

14. Calibration ............................................... 15

15. Clear Field Calibration............................. 16

16. Field Calibration Unlock........................... 16

17.

Field Calibration Lockout

18. Maintenance ............................................ 18

19. Cleaning

20. Troubleshooting ....................................... 19

21. Service..................................................... 20

22. Replacement Meter & Accessories.......... 20

23. Warranty .................................................. 21

24. Product Return

25. Innocal® Calibration And Repair

26. Technical Assistance ............................... 25

................................................... 18

Services (North America)........................ 22

Handsfree

............................................... 8

An Rtd Probe......................... 9

......................................... 21

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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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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the
Temp-16 Precision RTD
Thermometer.This versatile
hand-held instrument
provides highly accurate
temperature measurements
and is designed for easy
operation which includes the
following features:

• Operator selection of Celsius or

Fahrenheit scale

• Resolution of 0.1° (auto ranging)

• Four-digit backlit LCD

• Hold feature to retain a reading

temporarily

• Field calibration capability

• Low battery warning

• Auto power off with Enable/Disable

function

• Min and max readings display

• 3-pin circular connector input

• Operates with a wide selection of

probes

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

W

G

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

WARNIN

This instrument is designed to accept low
level signals supplied by standard 100 Ω
RTDs. 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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3. SPECIFICATIONS

Platinum RTD Probes

100 ohm platinum: alpha = 0.003850
–200 °C to 850 °C (–392 °F to 1562 °F)
Out of range display: “Ur”, “Or”, “OPEN”

Range Accuracy

–200.0 to –100.0 °C

(–392 to –148 °F)

–99.9 to 199.9 °C

(–148 to 392 °F)

200.0 to 850.0 °C
(392 to 1562 °F)

Resolution

Display

Display Update
Rate

Input

Input Protection
Battery
Battery Life

Auto Shutoff

Stated Accuracy

Useful Range

Storage

Humidity
Dimensions

Without armour
With armour

0.1° (–200.0 to 850.0 °C);

0.1° (–392.0 to 999.9 °F);
1° (1000 to 1562 °F)

4-digit LCD (¼ X ½" digits);
2

area

0.5 sec per update.

One probe with 3 pin
circular connector
(Switchcraft TA3F)

10V rms

Three AA, 1.5V alkaline

700 hours continuous

17 minutes after last
keypress.

18 to 28°C
(64 to 82°F)

0 to 40°C
(32 to 104°F)

-40 to 65°C
(-40 to 149°F)

10% to 90%
(non-condensing)

(L x W x H )
175 mm x 97 mm x 42 mm

180 mm x 102 mm x 52 mm

±2.0 °C

(±4.0 °F)

±0.2 °C

(±0.4 °F)

±2.0 °C

(±4.0 °F)

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/3 X 1 ½" backlit viewing

4

Weight

Without armour
With armour

Ingress Protection
(With Probe
Attached)

CE Compliance

267 g
362 g

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

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

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4. BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
REPLACEMENT

Voltages present at the RTD may also be
present at the battery terminals. Always
disconnect the RTD 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.
Selected settings are stored in memory and
will remain in memory even after power
is turned off, or while batteries are being
replaced.

1. Before

2.

3.

4. Insert three

5.

changing

instrume

battery, tur

nt off

and disconnect probe

Loosen screw and
the

back

of case.

Remove

the t

hree

new

arity.

pol

Install

cover and

batteries

tighten

n

lift battery

AA batteries.

observing

screw

cover

.

.

off

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5. INSERTING AND REMOVING
OPTIONAL RUBBER ARMOUR

Figure 1: 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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6. ASSEMBLING OPTIONAL
HANDSFREE

ACCESORIES

You can use the optional magnets and strap
in the Hands Free Kit accessories for hands­free operations.

Figure 2: Hands Free Kit

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7.

CONNECTING

AN RTD PROBE

Use the correct 100 Ω RTD (alpha =

0.003850) for your instrument. Using an

incorrect probe type will result in erroneous
readings. Insert the 3-pin plug into the
mating connector on the top of the
instrument.

RTD Input

Figure 3: Top view of RTD Thermometer

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8. KEY FUNCTIONS

Figure 4: Keypad

Toggles between Celsius or

°C/°F

hold

max

on/off

light

Fahrenheit in measurement mode
and user calibration mode.

Press and hold this key for 3 seconds

cal

to enter Calibration mode if field
calibration is unprotected.

Activates/ Deactivates freezing of the
measured reading while in
measurement mode.

Toggles between minimum and
maximum readings (MIN and MAX
readings are calculated from the last

min

min/max keypress).
Press and hold this key for 3

seconds to clear the MIN/MAX
reading stored.

Powers on and shuts off the
thermometer by holding it for 3
seconds.

Press this key to activate/ deactivate
the backlight display. (Backlight will
automatically turns off within 30
seconds of activation).

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9. DISPLAY OVERVIEW

Figure 5: Meter Display

°C/°F Celsius or Fahrenheit indicator.

MIN Minimum reading annunciator.

MAX Maximum reading annunciator.

3 Bar : 700 – 550 hours
2 Bar : 350 – 550 hours
1 Bar : 150 – 350 hours
Blinking: < 150 hours

CAL

HOLD Remain in display during hold mode.

STABLE

Blinks during calibration mode.
Remains in display indicating field
calibration is active.

Displayed upon recognizing final
value.

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10. MEASUREMENT MODE

Press the on/off key. The thermometer
performs a self-test and all display digits and
indicators should remain on for
approximately two seconds before the meter
enters measurement mode.

If a probe is not connected or if the probe is
defective, the display will indicate “OPEN”.

°c

Figure 6: Display when no probe is detected

For optimum instrument accuracy, allow one
minute for ambient temperature stabilization.
If the unit has been stored at an extreme
ambient condition, more time will be needed.

A STABLE indicator appears at the top right
corner of the display when reading is
continuously stable for 5 seconds.

To freeze reading, press hold. Press hold
key again to release the reading and resume
normal operation.

HOLD STABLE

24.6

°c

Figure 7: HOLD and STABLE function

The display will show “Ur” (under range) or
“Or” (over range) if the temperature reading
is out of range of the instrument.

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11. SELECTING TEMPERATURE
SCALE

24.6

°C/°F

75.4

Figure 8: Press °C/°F key to toggle

between °C and °F

Select °C or °F by

h

time the

Eac
temperature
bet

ween °C and

during operatio

Each time
power up with
set when the unit was last

you

pressing

key is pressed,

scale will sw

°F

can be done

n.

turn the instrument on, it

the

same

°c

°F

the °C/°F

itch. Switc

settings that were
turned

off.

at

any

key

th

hing

time

e

will

.

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12. MIN AND MAX FUNCTION

Press the min/max key to toggle between
the minimum and maximum readings. The
minimum and maximum reading function is
ideal for monitoring unattended operations
while continually displaying every
temperature change that occurs. The
minimum and maximum values are sensed
and automatically stored. To exit and clear
the MIN/MAX reading stored, press and hold
the min/max key for 3 seconds.

13. AUTO OFF FUNCTION

The thermometer has a default auto off
function of 17 minutes.

To deactivate this function, press the
min/max key while turning the thermometer
on with the on/off key. “A.OFF no” flashes
to show indicate that the auto off function
has been disabled for that session.

A.off

Figure 9: Disabling the auto off function

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14. CALIBRATION

The CAL function allows single point
calibration of the thermometer at 0°C (32°F)
to compensate for probe offset error. Use
the field calibration feature to improve
thermometer/probe accuracy.

The Temp-16 Precision RTD Thermometer
comes with a calibration lock function to
prevent accidental changes to calibration
settings. A field calibration can only be
performed when the function has been
unlocked. To unlock field calibration, follow
steps 1 through 4 in FIELD CALIBRATION

UNLOCK section.
To calibrate:

1. Pack sensing end of probe in a

container tightly packed with crushed ice
and filled with distilled water. Allow
temperature to stabilize.

2. Press and release the cal key for 3

seconds to enter the calibration mode.
The CAL indicator starts blinking.
Release the cal key.

3. If the measured temperature is from

-5°C to 5°C (23 to 41°F) when the
temperature reading is stable, press the
cal key.

The CAL indicator will stop blinking, and the
reading will be set to 0°C (32°F). The CAL
indicator will remain in display, indicating
that field calibration is now active.

If “Err” is displayed, the displayed reading is
outside the above limits.

NOTE: Press any key (except the cal key)
while in calibration mode to abort
calibration.

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15. CLEAR FIELD CALIBRATION

To clear user calibration:

1. Turn the thermometer off.

2. Hold the cal key down while pressing

the on/off key.

3. The measurement mode window

appears without the CAL indicator to
indicate that the user calibration has
been successfully cleared.

16. FIELD CALIBRATION UNLOCK

The calibration unlock feature enables field
calibration operation. To unlock field
calibration:

1. Turn the thermometer off.

2. Hold the cal key and hold key down

simultaneously, then press the on/off
key.

3. The “CAL” indicator appears

momentarily with the version-model
window to indicate that the user­calibration function has been unlocked
successfully (Figure 10).

CAL

Figure 10: Successful field calibration unlock

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4. When the cal and hold keys are

released, the unit will go to
measurement mode (Figure 11).

STABLE

°c

Figure 11: Unit goes to measurement mode

17.

FIELD CALIBRATION LOCKOUT

The calibration lockout feature prevents any
field calibration changes. The lockout
remains in effect until an unlock has been
performed. To lock the field calibration
operation:

1. Turn the thermometer off.

2. Hold the cal key and °C/°F key down

simultaneously, then press the on/off
key. Do not release cal and °C/°F keys
until the measurement mode is on
display.

3. If field calibration lockout is successful,

the version-model window appears
without the CAL indicator (Figure 12).

Figure 12: Successful field calibration lockout

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4. When the cal and °C/°F keys are

released, the unit will return to
measurement mode (Figure 13).

STABLE

°c

Figure 13: Unit returns to measurement mode

18. MAINTENANCE

Properly used, the thermometer should
maintain calibration indefinitely and not
require service other than occasional
cleaning of the housing and changing of the
batteries. Do not clean with abrasives or
solvents. Use mild detergents; never
immerse nor use excessive fluid.

19. CLEANING

WARNING:

TO PREVENT IGNITION OF A

M

HAZARDOUS AT

LEC

TROSTATIC DISCHARGE, CLEAN

E

OSPHERE BY

WITH DAMP CLOTH.

Do

not

Use mild

clean wi

use excessive

th

abrasives or solven

detergents,

fluid.

never immerse nor

ts.

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20. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

Power on
but no
display

“OPEN”
display
on LCD

“Ur” or
“Or”
display
on LCD

Unstable
reading

Slow
response

Batteries not in
place or wrong
polarity.

Probe not
connected

Measurement
over (Or) or
Under (Ur) range

1. Probe not
deep enough
in sample

2. Broken probe

Dirty probe Clean probe

Insert batteries.
or re-insert
batteries in
correct polarity.

Make sure probe
is firmly
connected.

Ensure
temperature
taken is within
meter’s
specification.

1. Place probe
deeper in
sample.

2. Replace
probe.

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21. SERVICE

There are no internal adjustments or user
replaceable parts.

Note: Serial number label is located behind
the meter.

22. REPLACEMENT METER &
ACCESSORIES

Item

Rubber Armour with Stand

Hands Free Kit (Two
Magnets and a Strap)

General-purpose probe,
10 in long x 0.188 in dia.
10 second time constant.

PTFE-coated general­purpose probe, 10 in long

x 0.145 in dia. 15 second
time constant.

Penetration probe, 4 in
long x 0.188 in dia
sharptip. 10 second time
constant.

Surface probe, 8 in long
with 0.25 in dia aluminum
and ceramic tip. 24 second
time constant.

Air/gas probe, 10 in long
sheath with 0.25 in dia
radiant heat shield. 4
second time constant.

Thermo

Scientific

35427-80

35427-85

08117-70

08117-87

08117-85

08117-75

08117-90

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23. WARRANTY

he Manufac

T

turer

warra

nts this product to
be free from significant deviations from
published
ye
within
be

specifications

ars. If

repair or adjus

the

warranty period

corrected at
misuse or abuse on your
by

the

Manufacture

the

warr

anty
prod
to

uct

you

period, or

misuse or abus

.

for a

no charge

r.

Repair

those

period

tment

, the

of

is necessary

problem will

if it is not

part as deter

costs

resulting

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may be invoiced

three

due

to

mined

outside

from

24. PRODUCT RETURN

T

o

limit

seller or Manu

charges and dela

shipping in
produ

structions

ct,

either within or
warranty peri
please

state the

your

protectio

agai

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it

possible damage or

fact

od. W

n, pack

urer

hen

reason

ys, contact the

for

author

ization

before returning

outside of the

retur

ning

the

for the

the

return

carefully and insure

loss. The

and

the

produc

. For

t,

Manufacturer will not be responsible for
damage resulting from careless or
insufficient packing.

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REPAIR SERVICES
(NOR TH AM E RI C A)

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NIST Handbook 150, 2000 Edition
ANSI/NCSL Z540-2-1997
NIST Technical Note 1297
ISO 9000:2000

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Trust in our free diagnostic support and
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metrologists and technicians are armed with

22

years of experience and extensive technical
data.

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Certification includes certificate of
calibration with test data, including:

•

description and identification of the item

certified

•

condition of the item

•

issue date

•

identification of calibration procedure

•

calibration date

•

as found/as left test data (where

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•

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•

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•

list of equipment used to perform

calibration (including their calibration
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Calibration

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against NIST-

traceable

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Four test

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instrument.

Meter

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26. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

If

you have any questions abo

prod

of this
or authorized se

uct, contact the

ller.

ut the

use

Manufacturer

For more information on OAKTON
Instruments Products, please contact your
nearest distributor or visit our web site
listed below:

OAKTON Instruments

P.O. Box 5136
Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USA Tel (in U.S.):
888-462-5866
Tel (outside U.S.) 1-847-549-7600
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.4oakton.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

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