PCE Instruments PCE-T 318 Users guide

Digital Thermometer PCE-T 318

User Manual

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Contents

1 Safety notes .................................................................................................................... 1

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

3 Specifications ................................................................................................................. 2

4 Symbol Definition and Button Location ........................................................................ 3

5 Operation Instructions ................................................................................................... 4

5.1 Power-Up ......................................................................................................................... 4

5.2 Connection of the temperature probe ............................................................................... 5

6 Selecting the Temperature Scale .................................................................................. 5

7 Data-Hold Operation ...................................................................................................... 5

8 Back light Operation ...................................................................................................... 5

9 Relative Operation ......................................................................................................... 5

10 MAX/MIN/AVG Operation ............................................................................................... 6

11 Auto Power Off ............................................................................................................... 6

12 Low Battery Condition ................................................................................................... 6

13 Temperature Measurement ............................................................................................ 7

13.1 Correct Measurement Method .......................................................................................... 7

13.2 Connector Configuration .................................................................................................. 7

14 Temperature Meter Calibration Setup ........................................................................... 8

15 Pt type selection ............................................................................................................. 9

16 0 °C Calibration ................................ ............................................................................. 10

17 Recall Default factory setting value .............................................................................11

18 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................13

18.1 Replacing the Batteries ...................................................................................................13

18.2 Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................13

19 Temperature Probe .......................................................................................................14

19.1 Piercing type temperature probe ..................................................................................... 14

19.2 Piercing type temperature probe Specification.................................................................14

20 Delivery contents ..........................................................................................................14

21 Contact ........................................................................................................................15

22 Disposal ................................................................................................ ......................... 15

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1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time.
The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments
personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our
liability and not covered by our warranty.

 The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used

otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

 The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature,

relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do
not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or
moisture.

 Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
 The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
 Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
 You must not make any technical changes to the device.
 The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral

cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.

 The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
 Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

 Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
 The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

 Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

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2 Introduction

Numerical Display

4 digital liquid crystal display

Measurement Range

-100 °C … 300 °C; -148 °F … 572 °F

Resolution

0.1 °C; 0.1 °F

Sensor types

Platinum resistance temperature sensor for pt-100,
pt-500, pt-1000 (selectable) 4 wires.
ALPHA = 0.003850

Measurement current

Approx 0.53mA

Maximum Voltage at Temperature
couple Input

60V DC or 24Vrms AC

Environmental

 Operating Temperature and Humidity:

0 °C … 50 °C (32 °F … 122 °F); 0 …
80% RH

 Storage Temperature and Humidity:

-10 °C … 60 °C (14 °F … 140 °F); 0 …
80% RH

 Altitude up to 2000 meters.

Accuracy

-148 °F … 572 °F

±(0.1% reading + 0.8°F)

-100 °C … 300 °C

±(0.1% reading + 0.4°C)

Temperature Coefficient

For ambient temperatures from 0°C ~ 18°C and
28°C ~ 50°C, for each °C ambient below 18°C or
above 28°C add the following tolerance into the
accuracy spec.

0.01% of reading + 0.03°C ( 0.01% of reading +

0.06°F )
Sample Rate

2 times per second

Water resistance

IP67

Dimension

150 × 66 × 31mm

Weight

175g

Option

Connection Cable

Power requirement

Battery 1.5V X 3 size AAA

Battery Life

Approx. 100hours with alkaline battery

Note:

The basic accuracy Specification does not include the error of the probe please
refer to the probe accuracy specification for additional details.

This instrument is a digital thermometer for use with platinum-type temperature sensor.
Temperature indication follows IEC751 temperature table for PT-type sensor.

3 Specifications

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4 Symbol Definition and Button Location

-

: This indicates that the minus temperature is sensed.

°C °F

: Centigrade and Fahrenheit indication.

Pt xxx

: Platinum Type Indication

: This indicates that the display data is being hold.

MAX

: The Maximum value is now being displayed

MIN

: The Minimum value is now being displayed

AVG

: The Average value is now being displayed.

△REL

: The reading is now under Relative Mode.

: The Battery power potential indication.

: This indicates Auto Power Off is enabled.

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○,1 Pt type temperature sensor connector

○,2 LCD display

○,3 Power ON/OFF button

○,4 HOLD button

○,5 MAX MIN Average control button

○,6 Back light button

○,7 Relative readout button

○,8 °C , °F control button

5 Operation Instructions

5.1 Power-Up

Press the ON/OFF key to turn the thermometer ON or OFF.

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5.2 Connection of the temperature probe

For measurement, plug the temperature probe into the input connectors.

6 Selecting the Temperature Scale

When the meter was first power on, the default scale setting is set at Celsius (°C) scale. The
user may change it to Fahrenheit (°F) by pressing “ °C/°F ” button and vice versa to Celsius.

7 Data-Hold Operation

The user may hold the present reading and keep it on the display by pressing the “HOLD”

button. When the hold data is no longer needed, one may release the data-hold operation by
pressing “HOLD” button again.
When the meter is under Data Hold operation, the “△REL”, and “ °C/°F ” button are
disabled.

8 Back light Operation

Press the “Back Light” button will turn back light on and Press it once again will turn off.
The meter will turn back light off if there is no push “Back Light” button for 10 seconds.

9 Relative Operation

When one press the “△REL” button, the meter will memorize the present reading and the

difference between the new reading and the memorized data will be shown on the display.
Press the “△REL” button again to exit the Relative operation.

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10 MAX/MIN/AVG Operation

Battery OK, measurements are possible.

Battery Low, battery needs to be replaced, measurements are still
possible.

Battery exhausted, the battery need to replaced with new one(size AAA,

1.5V x 3).

When you press the “MAX MIN” button the meter will enter the MAX/MIN/AVG mode. Under this
mode the maximum value, minimum value and average value of latest 8 data is kept in the
memory simultaneously and updated with every new data.
When the MAX symbol is display, the Maximum is shown on the display.
Press “MAX MIN” again, then the NIN symbol is on the display and also the minimum reading.
Press “MAX MIN” again, the AVG symbol is on the display and also the average reading.
Press “MAX MIN” again, MAX, MIN and AVG will blink together. This means that all these data
is updated in the memory and the reading is the present temperature.
One may press “MAX MIN” to circulate the display mode among these options.
When the meter is under “MAX MIN” operation, “△REL” and “ °C/°F ” are disabled.
To exit the MAX/MIN mode, one may press and hold “MAX MIN” for two seconds.

11 Auto Power Off

By default, when the meter is powered on, it is under auto power off mode. The meter will power
itself off after 30 minutes if no key operation.

One may press and hold “HOLD” button and then power on the meter and there will be two

successive beeps to indicate that auto power off is disabled.

12 Low Battery Condition

The temperature meter incorporates visual low battery indication as follows:

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13 Temperature Measurement

13.1 Correct Measurement Method

The temperature sensor is located at the end of the metal sheath of the sheath type
TEMPERATURE PROBE. To accurately test internal temperature insert the probe into the item
you want to measure to a distance at least 15 times the diameter of the sheath.

13.2 Connector Configuration

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14 Temperature Meter Calibration Setup

Note:

Turn the Power “OFF” before attempting following SETUP.
Setup mode is cancelled during below procedure if “POWER” button is pressed.

Below table diagram shows each button function when user enter into calibration mode.

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15 Pt type selection

Press “Hold” button to enter Pt selection mode.

Press “Max” button to select between Pt probe type.

Press “°C/°F” button to confirm selection.

Press and hold “Power” + “Light” buttons for 2 seconds to enter
setup mode.

(Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000 is circulate)

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16 0 °C Calibration

Press “°C/°F” button to confirm Pt selection

Press “REL” button to enter calibration mode.

Press and hold “Power” + “Light” buttons for 2 seconds to enter
setup mode.

Press “REL” button to enter calibration mode. Enter Pt selection
first.

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Press “REL” button to confirm present calibration value.

Press “°C/°F” button to confirm selection.

17 Recall Default factory setting value

Press and hold “Power” + “Light” buttons for 2 seconds to enter
setup mode.

Press “REL” button to enter calibration mode. Enter Pt selection
first.

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Press “°C/°F” button to confirm Pt selection.

Press “Light” button to enter recall mode.

Press “°C/°F” button to confirm revert back to “Default factory
setting value”

Press “°C/°F” button to confirm selection.

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18 Maintenance

The unit’s back cover is fitted with rubber rings. After replacing the battery,
check that the rubber rings are properly seated before reinstalling the back
cover. Improper seating of the rubber rings will compromise the unit’s water­resistant structure, and possibly result in damage to the equipment.

Do no use cleaning agents that contain carbon or benzenes, alcohol or anything similar to
clean the product since these substances damage the surface of the measuring instrument.
Moreover, these fumes are hazardous to health and explosive. Do not use tools with sharp
edges, screwdrivers, metal brushes or anything similar to clean the device.

18.1 Replacing the Batteries

(1) Remove back cover screw to remove cover. Verify polarity and install new LR03(AAA

size) alkaline batteries.

(2) Fit cover properly and tighten screw.

18.2 Cleaning

In order to ensure the accuracy of the thermometer for a longer period of time you should
calibrate it once a year.

Clean the device and the window of the display with a clean, lint-free, antistatic and dry cleaning
cloth.

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19 Temperature Probe

Sensor Type

Platinum resistance thermometer
sensor Pt 100(4 wires)

Accuracy

IEC751, class A
0.15C0.002t
(t: measurement temperature)

Measurement Range

-100 to 400C

Temperature Sensor
Dimensions

Approx. 3.2mm(0.125”)

Temperature Sensor
Length

Approx. 120 mm(4.72”)

Cable Length

Approx. 1100 mm(43.3”)

Water-resistant

EN60529:1991
IP67

19.1 Piercing type temperature probe

19.2 Piercing type temperature probe Specification

20 Delivery contents

1 x digital thermometer PCE-T 310
1 x Pt-100 Probe (class A)
3 x AAA battery
1 x user manual

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21 Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact

us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

22 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European
Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as
household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re­use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance
with your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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