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WARNING
!
Never use this product for medical equipment.
This product must be used in accordance with the specifications
to prevent fire or damage to the instrument and the equipment.
This product is not intended for use in locations subject to
flammable or explosive gases.
If any abnormality such as smoke, smell of burning or noise was
found, do not use the product. If so, fire may occur.
RKC is not responsible if this product is repaired, modified or
disassembled by other than factory-approved personnel.
Malfunction may occur and warranty is void under these
conditions.
••All precautions described in this manual should be taken to avoid damage to the
instrument or equipment.••
Prevent metal fragments or lead wire scraps from falling inside instrument case to
avoid electric shock, fire or malfunction.
Do not drop nor apply strong impact to the product. If so, failure may result.
Do not use the product while the battery cover is being removed. If so, failure may
result.
Load a battery so that its polarity will meet the indication on the product. If not, the
battery electrolyte may leak or heat be generated to result in injury or failure.
If the product is not used for a long period of time, remove the battery from the
mainframe. If not, the battery electrolyte may leak to result in failure.
Battery service life may change depending on battery performance, operating
condition and measuring environment.
Use this product within the following ambient temperature and ambient humidity.
- Allowable ambient temperature: 20 to 50 C
- Allowable ambient humidity: 5 to 95 %RH
(Absolute humidity: MAX.W.C 29.3 g/m3 dry air at 101.3 kPa)
Do not use or store the product in places such as listed below:
- Rapid changes in ambient temperature which may cause condensation.
- Corrosive or inflammable gases.
- Direct vibration or shock to the mainframe.
- Direct water, oil, chemicals, vapor or steam splashes. *
- Excessive dust, salt or iron particles. *
- Excessive induction noise, static electricity, magnetic fields or noise.
- Direct air flow from an air conditioner.
- Exposure to direct sunlight.
- Excessive heat accumulation.
* DP-700A: Equal to IP67, DP-700B: Equal to IP54
Turn off the power supply before cleaning the instrument.
Do not use a volatile solvent such as paint thinner to clean the instrument.
Deformation or discoloration may occur. Use a soft, dry cloth to remove stains
from the instrument.
To avoid damage to the instrument display, do not rub with an abrasive material or
push the front panel with a hard object.
NOTICE
This manual assumes that the reader has a fundamental knowledge of the principles of
electricity, process control, computer technology and communications.
The figures, diagrams and numeric values used in this manual are only for explanation
purpose.
RKC is not responsible for any damage or injury that is caused as a result of using this
instrument, instrument failure or indirect damage.
RKC is not responsible for any damage and/or injury resulting from the use of instruments
made by imitating this instrument.
Periodic maintenance is required for safe and proper operation of this instrument. Some
components have a limited service life, or characteristics that change over time.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of all information contained herein. RKC
makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy of the information.
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
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without prior written approval from RKC.
This Chapter describes features, package contents and model code, etc. The handheld digital
thermometer DP-700 has the following features:
Wide temperature measurement is possible
Thermocouple K: 200 to 1372 C (
Thermocouple J: 200 to 1200 C (
Thermocouple T: 50 to 400 C (
RTD (Pt100): 200 to 850 C (
Names of measured objects can be registered.
Names of measured objects can be registered using 11 characters maximum.
(DP-700A: maximum 5 tags DP-700B: maximum 99 tags)
Simplified Judging Function
Judgment can be immediately made for each measured object. (Temperatures to judge the
high/low limits need to be set.)
Logging Function (Manual logging mode, Automatic logging mode)
Measured object, measured temperature, date, and user name can be manually or automatically
recorded in the memory. (DP-700A: maximum 99 logs DP-700B: maximum 9999 logs)
Peak and Bottom Hold Function
The maximum and minimum measured-temperatures can always be stored.
328 to 2501 F
328 to 2192 F
58 to 752 F
328 to 1562 F
), 199.9 to 999.9 C (F)
), 199.9 to 999.9 C (F)
), 50.0 to 400.0 C (
), 199.9 to 850.0 C ( 199.9 to 999.9 F)
58.0 to 752.0 F
)
Can be operated for 400 hours continuously using one Type LR6 (based on
IEC and JIS) alkaline battery.
Data can be controlled using personal computers (Only for the DP-700B)
Measured data can be stored in the file in the CSV format using the USB port of each personal
computer.
1.1 Checking the Product
Before using this product, check each of the following:
Model code
Check that there are no scratch or breakage in external appearance.
Check that all of the items delivered are complete. (Refer to below)
Model code
DP-700/
(1) (2)
Accessories:
Instruction Manual (IMR01X01-E5) ··· 1 LR6 (IEC and JIS) Alkaline battery ············ 1
Strap ·········································· 1 USB cable (Only for DP-700B) ··············· 1
(1) Type
A: Economy type
(No USB, Logging: 99 logs, Backed up by SRAM)
B: High performance type
(With USB, Logging: 9999 logs, Backed up by EEPROM)
(2) Display language
J: Japanese
E: English
If any of the products are missing, damaged, or if your manual is incomplete, please
contact RKC sales office or the agent.
The following details are displayed on the LCD screen.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(7)
(8)
1. OUTLINE
(5)
(6)
• • • • • • • •
(9)
(1)(Number display)
If measured object or user name is displayed,
displays the corresponding registered number.
When recorded data items are displayed,
displays “Display memory number/Total
memory number of recorded data items of
those data items.
(2) (Log execution display)
When in manual logging mode (manual
recording), displayed only when the REC
key is pressed.
When in automatic logging mode (automatic
recording), continues lighting during
recording and continues flashing during
recording stop.
(3) (Burnout display)
Displayed when the sensor is broken, shorted
or imperfectly connected.
(4) (
Remaining battery service life display
Displays the remaining battery service life
(reference only).
Service life remains long.
Service life is going to shorten.
Service life is going to expire.
(Battery replacement is required.)
Service life has expired. (Immediate
battery replacement is required.)
(5) Measured temperature display
Displays the measured temperature. In addition,
displays information on error number, etc. if an
error occurs.
(6) C or F (Temperature unit display)
(7) (
Simplified judgment display
Symbols to judged the measured temperature. To
judge the measured temperature using these
symbols, it is necessary to set the judgment
points of its high and low limits.
Measured temperature exceeds
judgment point of high limit
NG
temperature.
Measured temperature is within
OK
judgment points.
Measured temperature is below
judgment point of low limit
NG
temperature.
(8) Message column
)
Displays function menu screen name, measured
date1, measured object 3, user name
1
Set the measured date, if necessary. (Refer to P. 6)
The DP-700 is provided with a function menu used to select and then set any function
necessary for measured-temperature judgment and recording (logging). There for, set the
desired function as needed by the customer. For details, refer to the relevant pages.
Power ON
Measurement
screen
01 / 01 00:0 0
ESC key
Memory
Menu used to check and
retrieve recorded
measured-temperatures.
MENU/POWER key
When user name is
registered.
SET key
This symbol is always displayed.
Fn0 to Fn8 are menus which are not necessary to be used when
only temperatures are measured such as by a thermometer.
(P. 17)
TAG Setup
Menu used to register
measured-object names,
and to set judging
conditions of measured
temperatures.
User No.
key
Dick
key, key orkey
ESC key or key
(P. 10)
Menu used to set time
intervals of automatically
recording measuredtemperatures.
key
Logging
(P. 19)
Tag No.
key
key
FRY1
Function Memu
(P. 26)
Peak/Bottom
Menu used to check
maximum/minimum
measured-temperatures.
(P. 6)
SetupUti l i t y
Menu used to set
dominical year/month/
day/time and to check
information on versions.
: Press the MENU/POWER key or key : Press the key
Menu used to set items relating to initicalizeing setting.
If unnecessary to be changed, use their factory set
values.
Initial setting items (factory set value): P. 32
Display language: English PV bias: 0.0 C
Date format: month/day Digital filter: OFF
Sensor type: TC-K Auto power OFF: 3 min.
Display unit: C Operation lock: 0000 (Unlock)
Decimal point position: 0.1 (One dicimal place)
This chapter describes preparations necessary for operating this instrument for the first time.
2.1 Loading Battery
Procedures
1. Loosen the battery cover.
Turn the cover with a coin.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Load a battery without mistaking its polarity.
4. Then, firmly tighten the battery cover.
Insufficient tightening cannot assure the effect of water resistance (DP-700A: Equal to
IP67, DP-700B: Equal to IP54).
After the battery is loaded, the instrument is ready to be
reset-started.
The function menu “Utility (Fn0)” for setting the
dominical year is displayed on the LCD screen. If no
dominical year is set, no calendar function can be used.
Always set the year if the calendar function is used.
Pressing the ESC key twice can display the measurement screen.
Alkaline battery (LR6)
Year
Year setting screen
For the battery life or replace method, refer to 10.1
Set the date and time displayed on the measurement screen. This setting is made on the
function menu “Utility (Fn0).” The setting procedure is described using an example where
the instrument is reset-started (from start on the Fn0 screen).
Battery setting
Reset start
Automatically
Year
Date
Time
ROM version
Return to Year
Press the
ESC key
twice
Returns to
Measurement
screen
Setting year
1. Press the or key to move the flashing digit.
2. Press the or key to set the “year.”
3. Press the SET key to store the new set value.
Flashing
Data range: 0000 (Only for Reset start)
2003 to 9999
Year
Factory set value: 0000
Setting month and day
1. Press the or key to set the “day (month).”
2. Press the key to move the blinking cursor to “month (day).”
3. Press the or key to set the “month (day).”
4. Press the SET key to store the new set value.
(“Month/Day” display)
(“Day/Month” display)*
Data range:
Month: 01 to 12
Day: 01 to 31
Factory set value:
01/0 1 m m / d d
01/0 1 d d / m m
01/01 (Month/Day)
: Press the SET
key
Month
* To display “Day/Month,” refer to the date format screen in “Setup (Fn9)” of the Function
menu (P. 32).
Month (Cursor blinking)Day
Day (Cursor blinking)
Setting time
1. Press the or key to set the “minute.”
2. Press the key to move the blinking cursor to “time.”
This chapter describes the basic operation of the instrument for temperature measurement.
3.1 Turn Power On
Press the MENU/POWER key. The power is turned on to display the measurement screen.
DP-700
Measured
temperature
REC
S
E
T
/POWER
C
S
E
Simplified
udgment
display
Date and
Time *
11/11 09:00
* If the data and time are not set in the
function menu [Utility (Fn0)], the factory
set value is displayed.
[Factory set value: 01/01 00:00]
When the power is turned on for the first time after preparations before operation are
finished, “Simplified judgment display” is as the above screen example.
For the simplified judgment display, refer to 4. JUDGING MEASURED
To measure temperatures, insert the sensor into or contact it with the measured object. When
measuring temperatures, handle the sensor as instructed in the following.
WARNING
!
In order to prevent injuries, never direct the sensor tip toward a
person.
In order to prevent burning or frostbite, do not touch the sensor
during or just after its use in the high or low temperature
environment.
CAUTION
Use the sensor within its temperature measuring range.
Firmly insert the sensor cable into the sensor connector of the mainframe.
If the sensor gets stained, wipe it with a clean cloth.
Example of display screen during measurement:
When a measured object is at a surface temperature of 90.0 C
Measured temperature
11/1 1 09:05
Measured date
It is possible to record the measured temperature and date in the memory.
For the data recording (logging) method, refer to 5. RECORDING
This chapter describes settings and procedures to judge measured temperatures using the
simplified judging function.
Before using the simplified judging function, register tag names (measured object names) and
also set judgment criteria (judgment points of high and low temperatures). The registration
and setting are made on the function menu “TAG Setup (Fn2).”
What is the simplified judging function?
This function is for judging whether or not measured temperatures are within the
judgment criteria preset (judgment points of high and low temperatures) and then
check judgment results according to simplified judgment symbols.
Screen Configurations of TAG Setup (Fn2) Menu:
Press the
Measurement
screen
MENU/POWER
key twice
ESC
key
(P. 4)
Tag name screen
SET key
The selected tag name
setting screen
(Example: TAG01)
Maximum number of registration
DP-700A: 5 tags DP-700B: 99 tags
SET key
ESC key
key
TAG Setup
SET key
Tag No.
TAG01
Tag name *
Judgment point of
high limit temp.
setting screen
key
SET key
* Each tag name before factory
shipment can be used as it is.
When using the tag name
before factory shipment, display
Tag No. in the message column
on the measurement screen.
Any measured object mane (maximum number of character: 11 characters) can be registered
for each number. The tag name thus registered can be displayed on the measurement screen.
Character entry screen
Example: When the tag name screen of Tag No. 1 is selected.
Tag name setting screen
TAG01
Cursor
blinking
Press the
ESC key
three times
SET key
ESC key
SET key
ESC key
Returns to
Measurement
screen
MENU/
POWER key
Character selecting screen
STUVWXYZ
MENU/
POWER
key
Delete check screen
Delete?
(P. 13)
MENU/
POWER
key
A list of characters including the currently
selected character (cursor blinking) is
displayed in the message column.
Select the list of characters by the or
key and then select the desired
character by the or key.
SET key: To execute selection
ESC key: To suspended operation
Screen used to check whether or not the
currently selected character (curso
blinking) is deleted.
SET key: To execute deletion
ESC key: To suspend operation
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z
a b cd e f g hi
j k l m n o p q r
s t uv w x y z
+ - .; = ^ _
( ) [ ] { }
Screen used to check whether to inser
space for entering a character in the
position displayed with the currently
selected character (cursor blinking).
SET key: To execute insertion
ESC key: To suspend operation
4.2 Setting the Judgment Range of High/Low Limit Temperatures
Set the judgment points of high and low temperatures for judging measured temperatures.
This setting is made for each tag name. This judgment is conducted from the time when
measurement is started.
Procedures
Example: When setting a high temperature of 90.0 C and a low temperature of 50.0 C
for Tag No. 2 (tag name: PAN02)
1. Press the SET key at the tag name screen
of Tag No. 2 to display the judgment
point of high limit temperature setting
screen.
Flashing
Hi Limit
2. Press the key to flash the tens digits.
Setting range:
Same as input
range
Factory set
value:
Hi Limit
Press the key to change the number to
3.
“9.”
0.0 C [32.0 F]
4. Press the SET key to store the new value.
The display goes to the next screen
(Judgment point of low limit temperature).
Flashing
Low Limit
Press the key to flash the tens digits.
5.
Setting range:
Same as input
range
Factory set
value:
Low Limit
6. Press the key to change the number to
“5.”
0.0 C [32.0 F]
Low Limit
Hi Limit
7. Press the SET key to store the new set
value. The display returns to the tag name
screen of Tag No. 2.
The setting is finished.
To return to the measurement screen after the setting is finished, press the ESC key three
times.
The judgment criteria of a measured temperature is described by referring to the following
example.
Measured object: Hot water
Tag number: 2 (tag name: PAN02)
Judgment criteria: Judgment point of high limit temperature 90.0 C
Judgment point of low limit temperature 50.0 C
Procedures
1. Turn on the power. The measurement screen appears on the LCD.
2. Press the key. Tag name is displayed in the message column.
First check whether or not a displayed screen is for the tag name of Tag No. 2. If not,
press the or key to select the tag name of Tag No. 2.
11 / 11 10: 0 0
Measurement screen
TA G 01
Example:
Tag name screen of Tag
No. 1
PA N 02
The tag name displayed when the key is pressed is that with the tag number
selected last, which continues to be displayed until the power is turned off.
For example, if the tag name of Tag No. 5 is selected last, the tag name of Tag No. 5
is displayed in the message column when selected to the tag name from the
measured date.
When the power is
turned off with the
tag name of Tag
No. 5 displayed.
This chapter describes the procedure for recording measured data in the memory using the
logging function.
Both manual recording and automatic recording are available for recording measured data in
the memory. The measured data is recorded on the function menu “Memory (Fn1)” display
screen manually or automatically. The data is recorded in the memory in the order of arrival.
Screen Configurations of Memory (Fn1) Menu:
Maximum number of recording data:
DP-700A: 99 logs DP-700B: 9999 logs
The maximum number of recorded data
items may not be recorded depending on
the occupied state in the memory.
Data hold:
For the DP-700A, the recorded data may
be lost if the battery service life has expired
or the battery is replaced.
Display memory screen
Measurement
screen
ESC key
Press the
MENU/POWER
key
ESC
key
(P. 4)
Memory
SET key
key
TAG01
MENU/
POWER key
Tag Filter screen
TagFilter
MENU/
POWER key
key
Recorded tag name
ESC
MENU/
POWER key
(P. 21)
Defrag check screen
ke
Message column
transfer
key
SET
Log Jump screen
Log Jump
(P. 22)
MENU/
POWER key
C
key
key
key
(Only for the shaded screen)
1 1 / 1 1 1 0 : 0 0
Recorded date
Delete check screen
MENU/
POWER key
All Clear check screen
key
Delete?
(P. 23)
MENU/
POWER key
SET
All Clear?
key
(P. 24)
17
Defrag?
key
SET
fter defragmentation is finished,
returns to the display memory
screen.
Measured data * is recorded in the memory at time intervals preset. For automatic
measured-data recording, the time interval needs to be set. Set it according to the following
procedure.
* Recordable measured data:
Measured temperature, Measured date (excluding “Year”), Measured tag No. (tag name), Measured user No.
Setting interval time
1. Press the MENU/POWER key three
times at the measurement screen to
display the function menu “Logging
(Fn3)” screen.
Logging
2. Press the SET key.
The display goes to the interval time
setting screen.
Flashing
Intervals
Interval time:
Setting range:
OFF (Manual logging)
1 to 3600 seconds (Automatic logging)
Factory set value:
OFF (Manual logging)
3. Set the interval time by the key and
the shift key ( , ).
(Example: Interval time 15 seconds)
Flashing
Intervals
4. Press the SET key to store the new set
value. The display returns to the
Logging (Fn3) screen. If the interval
time is set, flashes (recording
stop).
The setting finished.
To return to the measurement screen
after the setting is finished, press the
ESC key.
How to cancel the interval time
setting?
Press the ESC key. The display returns
to the Logging (Fn3) screen.
Press the REC key at the measurement screen. Recording starts at time intervals preset.
keeps lighting while being recorded.
Example: When automatic measured-temperature recording is started while the tag
name screen of Tag No. 2 is displayed.
DP-700
REC
S
E
C
S
T
No judgment result is
E
recorded.
PA N 02
Display on the measurement
screen when the REC key is
pressed.
Lighting (during recording)
If the power is turned off by pressing the MENU/POWER key or even if the
power is turned off by the activation of the Auto power OFF function (P. 35),
during recording ( being lit) data recording continues at time intervals
preset.
Recording stop
Press the REC key. flashes to stop data recording.
How to return to manual recording?
First, stop data recording and then turn the time interval to “OFF.”
For the interval time setting, refer to Setting interval time (P. 19).
Checking of recording
To the checking of recording, refer to 5.1 Manual Recording (P. 18).
It is also possible to check recorded measured-data by opening the display memory
screen while automatic recording is being made.
As the measured data being checked is displayed on the display memory screen, no
measured data being recorded is displayed. In this case, the total number of recorded
memories is counted every time the data is recorded.
Measured data is recorded in the memory in the order of arrival. The following two types of
retrieval are available for checking any tag name and recorded measured-data recorded in the
memory. Use either one of them depending on your application.
Tag filter: Only measured data with any tag name is retrieved and then displayed.
Log jump: Recorded measured-data is displayed by specifying the display memory number.
5.3.1 Retrieving only recorded data with specified tag name
(Tag Filter)
As measured data is recorded in the order of arrival, there may be a case where no data is
recorded for each tag name. It is possible to retrieve and then display only the measured data
with the specified tag name bay setting this tag filter.
Procedures
Press the MENU/POWER and SET keys
1.
in this order while displaying the
measurement screen to display the
display memory screen.
Press thekey to change the item to
4.
“ON.”
TA G 01
Press the or key while displaying
2.
the display memory screen to display the
log name to be retrieved.
Log name
to be
TA G 03
Press the MENU/POWER key to display
3.
the Tag Filter screen.
TagFilter
retrieved
Flashing
Flashing
TagFilter
5.
Press the SET key to store the new set
value. Returns to the display memory
screen with the log name to be retrieved.
TA G 03
Pressing the or key displays only
6.
the display memory screen with the log
name retrieved. To return to the
measurement screen, press the SET key
twice.
How to release the log filter?
Change the log filter setting to “OFF” by
pressing the key and then press the
SET key.
5.3.2 Retrieving recorded data with specified log registered No.
(Log Jump)
It is possible for the DP-700A to record up to 99 logs and for the DP-700B, up to 9999 logs,
respectively, For this reason, it is more difficult to select the display memory screen of data to
be checked as the number of recording data items increases. It is possible to retrieve and then
display any data with specified display memory number by setting this Log Jump.
Procedures
1.
Press the MENU/POWER key and SET
key in this order while displaying the
measurement screen to display the
display memory screen.
TA G 01
Press the MENU/POWER key twice to
2.
display the Log Jump screen.
Current
display
memory No.
Flashing
Log Jump
4.
Press the SET key.
Displays the screen with the display
memory number specified. To return to
the measurement screen, press the SET
key twice.
TA G 05
How to cancel the log jump?
Press the ESC key.
The display returns to the Logging
(Fn3) screen.
The following two types of procedure are available for deleting measured data recorded in the
memory.
Deleted?: Deletes only one recorded data item.
All data deleted?: Deleted all recorded data items.
5.4.1 Deleting only one recorded data item (Delete?)
Can delete only one recorded data item selected. If the procedure for this deletion is executed,
the display memory number and the total number of recorded data items decrease by one.
TA G 0 1TA G 0 1TA G 0 5TA G 0 1
To delete
Delete
Procedures
1. Press the MENU/POWER key and SET
key in this order while displaying the
measurement screen to display the
display memory screen.
TA G 01
2. Press theor
the display memory screen to
screen to be deleted.
key while displaying
display the
Display
memory No.
to be deleted
TA G 01
TA G 0 1TA G 0 1TA G 0 5
3. Press the MENU/POWER key three times
to display the delete check screen.
Delete?
Haw to cancel “Delete?”
Press the ESC key.
The display returns to the display
memory screen.
Pressing the SET key executes the
4.
procedure for this deletion. The display
returns to the display memory screen. To
return to the measurement screen, press
the SET key twice.
If measured data recording and deleting operation are repeated, the recording memory
capacity may become insufficient. However, it becomes possible to efficiently secure the
recordable area by rearranging recorded data in the memory and defragmenting the memory
area.
Procedures
Press the MENU/POWER and SET keys
1.
in this order while displaying the
measurement screen to display the
display memory screen.
TA G 01
2. Press the MENU/POWER key five times
to display the defrag check screen.
Total
number of
recorded
memory
data
Memory
usage
De f ra g ?
ratio (%)
3. Pressing the SET key executes the
procedure for this defragmentation.
The following progress check screen is
displayed while defragmentation is
being executed. Time required for this
defragmentation differs depending of the
memory area being used.
Do not press the key until this screen
automatically disappears.
Returns to the display memory screen
after the procedure for this
defragmentation is finished.
Defragmentation
De f ra g !
This defragmentation
is finished.
progress ratio
(%)
Returns to the
display
memory screen
How to cancel the procedure for
this defragmentation?
Press the ESC key.
The display returns to the display
To return to the measurement screen,
press the ESC key twice.
memory screen. To return to the
measurement screen, press the ESC
key twice.
The peak hold/bottom hold function is used to store (hold) the maximum (peak) and minimum
(bottom) measured temperature. Each of these values is updated when the measured
temperature becomes more (or less) than the value now being held.
However, if the following operation is performed, the value now being held is reset
and as a result the measured temperature just when reset becomes the peak hold or
bottom hold value.
When replaced the battery.
When changed sensor type, display unit or decimal point position
When reset (peak/bottom) by the key operation
This chapter describes the procedure for registering user name.
Any user name can be registered (11 characters max.) for each user number. In addition, it is
possible to set the user by selecting the user number. The user thus set is retained until the
power is turned off. The registered user name is displayed when the power is turned on.
Screen configurations of User Name (Fn8) menu:
Measurement
screen
SET key
Press the MENU/POWER
key five times.
ESC key
UserName
ESC key
User name screen
Key
User name *
Number of maximum registration:
99 names
User name setting screen with
selected user number
(Example: User No. 1)
(P. 4)
SET key
User numbe
Key
The user can be set by
selecting the user number.
* Nothing is registered at the
time of factory shipment and
therefore this space is
vacant.
Example: When the user name screen of user No. 1 is selected.
User name setting screen
Cursor
blinking
Press the
ESC key
three times
Returns to
Measurement
screen
MENU/
POWER key
SET key
ESC key
SET key
ESC key
SET key
ESC key
Character selecting screen
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MENU/
POWER
key
Delete check screen
Delete?
(P. 31)
Insert check screen
MENU/
POWER
key
Insert?
(P. 31)
MENU/
POWER
key
A list of characters including the currently
selected character (cursor blinking) is
displayed in the message column.
Select the list of characters by the or
key and then select the desired
character by the or key.
SET key: To execute selection
ESC key: To suspended operation
Screen used to check whether or not the
currently selected character (curso
blinking) is deleted.
SET key: To execute deletion
ESC key: To suspend operation
Screen used to check whether to inser
space for entering a character in the
position displayed with the currently
selected character (cursor blinking).
SET key: To execute insertion
ESC key: To suspend operation
Characters list
Numerals 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Symbols @! # $ % & ’ `
Alphabets A B C D E F G H I
9. Press the MENU/POWER key.
The list of characters is displayed in the
message column.
JKLMNOPQR
10. Press the key.
The list of characters including “C” is
displayed.
BCDEFGHI
13. Press the SET key to store the “RKC.”
The cursor disappears. The name setting
is finished.
To return to the measurement screen,
press the ESC key twice.
RK C
How to change the character without
displaying the list of characters?
1. Move the cursor to the position displayed
with the character to be revised by using
theorkey.
2. Display the character to be revised by
using the or key.
Press the key to move the cursor to the
11.
position displayed with “C.”
BCDEFGHI
Press the SET key to store “C.”
12.
The screen returns to the user name
screen of user No. 1 and the cursor
moves to the right.
RK C
How to delete one character?
1. Move the cursor to the position displayed
with the character to be deleted using the
orkey.
2. Press the MENU/POWER key twice to
display the screen for checking the
deletion.
3. Press the SET key to delete the character
where the cursor blinked.
How to insert space for entering a
character in any position?
1. Move the cursor to the position where a
character needs to be entered using the
or key.
Press the MENU/POWER key three times
2.
to display the screen for checking the
entry.
Press the SET key to insert space for
3.
entering the character before the character
position where the cursor blinks.
Select the decimal point position of input range.• •
1. Press the or key to select the “Decimal point position.”
Data range: 0.1: One decimal place
1: No decimal place
Factory set value: 0.1 (One decimal place)
Flashing
DP DP
2. Press the SET key to store the new set value.
To return to the measurement screen, press the ESC key twice.
To correct the temperature display value (PV Bias)
Set the bias (correction value) added to the measured temperature for
sensor correction. The PV bias is used to compensate the individual
variations of the sensors or correct the difference between the measured
temperatures of other instruments.
Auto power
OFF
Operation lock
Press the
:
SET key
1. Press theorkey to move the flashing digit.
2. Press the or key to set the “Correction value.”
Data range: 99.9 to 99.9 C ( F)
Factory set value: 0.0
Flashing
To return to the measurement screen,
PV Bias
press the ESC key twice.
3. Press the SET key to store the new set value.
Example:
If PV bias correction value of 1.0 C is
added to the measured temperature.
When the measured temperature is
99.0 C, temperature display will
become 100.0 C (= 99.0 C + 1.0 C).
To lessen the fluctuation of a display value caused by noise
(Digital Filter)
Set the time of the first-order lag filter eliminate noise against the
measured input. The digital filter is used to lessen the fluctuation of a
display value caused by noise.
1. Press theorkey to move the flashing digit.
2. Press the or key to set the “filter time.”
Data range: OFF (Unused), 1 to 100 seconds
Factory set value: OFF
Flashing
D Filter
3. Press the SET key to store the new set value.
To return to the measurement screen, press the ESC key twice.
PV Bias
Digital filter
Auto power
OFF
Operation lock
Press the
:
SET key
Saving battery consumption (Auto Power OFF)
Set the time until the power is automatically turned off after no key
operation is performed.
1. Press theorkey to move the flashing digit.
2. Press the or key to set the “Auto power OFF time.”
Data range: OFF (Unused), 1 to 60 minutes
Factory set value: 3
Flashing
Auto Off
3. Press the SET key to store the new set value.
To return to the measurement screen, press the ESC key twice.
For the DP-700B, it is possible to manage recorded (logging) temperature data, tag and initial
set data stored in the memory by a personal computer with the DP-700B connected to the
USB port of the computer. This chapter describes procedures for connecting the DP-700B to a
personal computer and also for managing stored data.
<System Requirements for a USB Connection>
Personal Computer: PC with USB port (USB 2.0/1.1)
OS: Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit versions),
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit versions),
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit versions),
Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit versions),
Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
9.1 Connecting PC to DP-700B
As the DP-700B is operated by the OS standard driver, it can be used only by connecting it to
a PC.
1. The DP-700B is connected to the USB port of a PC using the USB cable attached.
The DP-700B can be connected with the power turned on or off. *
2. The message “ ***USB*** ” is displayed on the bottom of the DP-700B screen to
disable key operation. In addition, data logging stops when being logged.
If the DP-700B is used for the first time, the OS standard driver is automatically
installed. Start the windows system with the DP-700B unconnected to log on as a
user account with administrator privilege. First start the system, and then connect the
PC to the DP-700B.
DP-700B
(Right view)
Remove the USB connector cap.
Connect to the
USB port
Mini B type
USB cable
PC
Connect to the
USB port
A type
USB cable length: 1 m
* The DP-700B is compatible with the USB bus power. The power is supplied from the USB port
on the PC side via the USB cable when connected with USB. It is possible to manage data by
connecting USB even with the DP-700B power turned off.
3. Open “Devices and Printers” of Windows to newly add the “USB mass storage device”
icon.
Open “Devices and Printers” of Windows to double click the “USB mass storage device” icon.
Thus, three CSV files in the DP-700B memory area displayed.
LOG_.CSV: Recorded (logging) temperature data
TAG_.CSV: Tag setting data
SETUP_.CSV: Initial setting data
The LOG_.CSV, TAG_ .CSV and SETUP_.CSV files are created when the
DP-700B is connected to USB.
As a file name of each file created, characters of identifying each entity (DP-700B)
are entered in . Thus, two or more DP-700B files are identified.
If no temperature data is stored within the DP-700B memory, the LOG_.CSV file
is not displayed.
LOG_.CSV (Recorded temperature data)
Recorded (logging) temperature data. Read only file. It can be opened and referred to by table
calculation software such as Excel. In addition, it can be copied it stored at a location other
than the DP-700B using a new name.
CAUTION
Deleting the LOG_.CSV file also clears all recorded temperature data
within the DP-700B memory. Take care not to delete necessary recorded
temperature data.
If no temperature data is stored within the DP-700B memory, the LOG_.CSV file
is not displayed.
Contents of file: Memory No., Date, Time, Temperature, Tag No., User No.
DP-700B tag setting data. Writable/readable file. If it is opened by table calculation software
such as Excel and then is edited and overwrite-stored, the setting can be reflected to the
DP-700B.
Writes is inhibited if setting items in the TAG Setup menu (Fn2) is set to “Not be set
(locked).” Refer to Locking/Unlocking setting operation (P. 36).
DP-700B initializing setting data. Writable/readable file. If it is opened by table calculation
software such as Excel and then is edited and overwrite-stored, the setting can be reflected to
the DP-700B.
Writes is inhibited if setting items in the Logging (Fn3), User Name (Fn8) and Setup
(Fn9) menus are set to “Not be set (locked).”
Refer to Locking/Unlocking setting operation (P. 36).
Contents of file:
Name Command Data range Factory set value
User name
Display language
Date format
Sensor type
Display unit
Decimal point
position
PV bias
Digital filter
Auto power OFF
Interval time
< When opened by Excel >
User=
Language=
Date_format=
Input=
Unit=
TempDP=
TBias=
TFilter=
AutoOFF=
Interval=
11 characters
Blank (No name)
Refer to List of usable
characters (P. 41)
0: Japanese
1
1: English
0: Month/Day
0
1: Day/Month
0: Thermocouple K
0
1: Thermocouple J
2: RTD (Pt100)
3: Thermocouple T
0: C
0
1: F
0: No decimal place
1
1: One decimal place
99.9 to 99.9 C ( F)
0.0
0 to 100 seconds (0: OFF) 0
0 to 60 minutes (0: OFF) 3
0 to 3600 seconds (0: OFF) 0
AB C D E F G HI
J K L MN O P QR
ST U V W X Y Z
ab c d e f g hi
j k l m n o p q r
s t u v wx y z
@ ! # $ % & ’ `
+ - . ; =^ _
( ) [ ] { }
9. MANAGING DATA BY PC [ONLY FOR DP-700B]
Storing data in hard disk of PC
Copy data to the hard disk of the PC using Windows Explorer.
9.3 Disconnecting DP-700B from PC
Disconnect the DP-700B from the PC after the PC power is turned off or according to the
following steps.
Do not disconnect the DP-700B from the PC when the file is opened or while the
file is being stored. Malfunction may result.
The DP-700B can be disconnected with the power turned on or off.
The disconnecting procedure is described in “Windows 7.” Icons and windows
displayed differ depending on OS used. For details, refer to the manual for
“Windows.”
1. Check that the file is not opened or it is being stored. Close when the file is opened.
2. Click “Show hidden icons” in the taskbar. The notification area is displayed.
3. Click “Safely Remove Hardware” in the notification area.
4. Click “Eject USB mass storage devices” in the displayed menu.
The displayed contents depend on the number of USB devices
connected to your computer. Carefully click the icon not to select a
wrong device.
5. The “Safely Remove Hardware” icon moves to the notification area. When you see
the message “Safe to remove hardware - The USB mass storage device can now be safely
removed from the computer,” remove the device from your computer.
If (Battery service life is going to expire) is displayed, immediately replace the battery.
Replace battery: Type LR6 (based on IEC and JIS) alkaline battery, One battery
Battery life: Can be operated for 400 hours continuously (Around the ambient
temperature 23 C). However, the battery service life varies depending
on the operating condition and environment. Therefore, the above service
life period is only for reference.
If the battery is replaced, the instrument is reset-started. Therefore, there are
some data items to be initialized. In addition, for the DP-700A all recorded data
items are deleted. The state of each data when the battery is replaced (when
reset-started) is shown in the following.
Monitor items
Name DP-700A DP-700B
Peek hold Reset
(Peak hold value becomes measured temperature just when reset.)
Bottom hold Reset
(Bottom hold value becomes measured temperature just when reset.)
Recorded (logging) data All recorded data clear Hold
Setting items
Name DP-700A DP-700B
Tag Filter Initialize (OFF)
Tag Name Hold
Judgment point of high
temperature
Judgment point of low
temperature
Interval time Hold
User No. selection Initialize (User No. 1)
User name Hold
Display language Hold
Date format Hold
Sensor type Hold
Display unit Hold
Decimal point position Hold
PV bias Hold
Digital filter Hold
Auto power OFF Hold
Operation lock Calendar timer setting: Can be set (Unlock)
Other setting items: Hold
Year Initialize (0)
Date Initialize (01/01)
Time Initialize (00:00)
1. Press the MENU/POWER key for more than two seconds to turn off the DP-700 power.
2. Loosen the battery cover.
Turn the cover with a coin.
Battery cover
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the old battery. Load a new battery without mistaking its polarity.
Old battery
battery
New
Alkaline battery (LR6)
5. Then, firmly tighten the battery cover.
Insufficient tightening cannot assure the effect of water resistance (DP-700A:
Equal to IP67, DP-700B: Equal to IP54).
After the battery is loaded, the instrument is ready to be
reset-started.
The function menu “Utility (Fn0)” for setting the
dominical year is displayed on the LCD screen. If no
dominical year is set, no calendar function can be used.
Always set the year if the calendar function is used.
Year
Year setting screen
Pressing the ESC key twice can display the measurement screen.
Turn off the power supply before cleaning the instrument.
Moisten a soft cloth with a diluted neutral detergent, completely wring the cloth, then wipe
the instrument with cloth. Do not use a volatile solvent such as paint thinner to clean the
instrument. Deformation or discoloration will occur.
The DP-700A can be washed in flowing water as it has water and dust resistant characteristics
equal to IP67.
However, the DP-700B (Water/dust resistance equal to IP54) cannot be washed in flowing
water.
10.3 Troubleshooting
This section describes probable causes and treatment procedures if any abnormality occurs in
the instrument. For any inquiries, please contact RKC sales office or the agent, to confirm the
specifications of the product.
Prior to replacing the sensor, always turn off the power.
10.3.1 Error displays
Displays and description of errors are described in the following table:
Display Description Solution
Service life is going to expire. Replace the new battery.
Refer to 10.1 Replace the
Service life has expired.
Burnout
The sensor is broken, shorted or
imperfectly connected.
Over-scale
Measured temperature is above
the 5 % of measuring range high
limit value or display range limit
[Flashing]
high (9999).
Battery (P. 42).
Check sensor and sensor
connection.
Check input type, input
range, sensor and sensor
connection.
Underscale
Measured temperature is below
the 5 % of measuring range low
limit value or display range limit
Response signal from EEPROM is
abnormal.
Data write failure
A/D conversion error
Response signal from A/D
converter is abnormal.
A/D conversion count value is out
of the specified range.
Stack overflow
Stack point overflows
First remove the battery, and
then load it again after a
lapse of a few seconds.
If not normally operated with
the battery re-loaded, please
contact RKC sales office or
the agent.
Watchdog timer error
The part of an internal task stops
the action.
(Err 128)
If two or more self-diagnostic errors occur (Err 1, Err 2, Err 4, Err 64 and Err 128),
the value obtained by adding the error number to the Err display is displayed.
Thermocouple: K, J, T (JIS-C1602-1995)
RTD: Pt100 (JIS-C1604-1997)
Measuring range: Thermocouple K: 200 to 1372 C (Resolution: 1 C)
328 to 2501 F (Resolution: 1 F)
199.9 to 999.9 C (Resolution: 0.1 C)
199.9 to 999.9 F (Resolution: 0.1 F)
Thermocouple J: 200 to 1200 C (Resolution: 1 C)
328 to 2192 F (Resolution: 1 F)
199.9 to 999.9 C (Resolution: 0.1 C)
199.9 to 999.9 F (Resolution: 0.1 F)
Thermocouple T: 50 to 400 C ( 58 to 752 F)
50.0 to 400.0 C ( 58.0 to 752.0 F)
RTD Pt100:200 to 850 C (Resolution: 1 C)
328 to 1562 F (Resolution: 1 F)
199.9 to 850.0 C (Resolution: 0.1 C)
199.9 to 999.9 F (Resolution: 0.1 F)
Sampling cycle: 0.5 seconds
PV bias: 99.9 to 99.9 C ( F)
Digital filter: First order lag digital filter:
Time constant: 0 to 100 seconds (0: OFF)
Moving average: 4 times (fixed)
10. APPENDIX
Performance
Display accuracy (At the ambient temperature 23 C ± 2 C):
(0.1 % of display value 1 digit) or 0.3 C (0.6 F)
Less than the value whichever is greater
Cold-junction temperature compensation error:
0.5 C (Within 5 to 40 C)
1.0 C (Within 20 to 5 C and 40 to 50 C)
Ambient temperature influence:
0.01% / C of span (Within 5 to 40 C)
0.02% / C of span (Within 20 to 5 C and 40 to 50 C)
Display
Reflective FSTN LCD
Measured temperature: 4-digit
Display memory No.: 4-digit
Total number of recorded data: 4-digit
Message: 68 8 dots (11 characters)
Recorded (logging) execution: Lit during execution, flashing during stop for automatic recording.
Burnout:Lit when the sensor is disconnected, shorted or imperfectly contacted.
Remaining battery service life: The remaining battery service life is indicated in three steps.
Temperature unit: 12 8 dots ( C/ F)
Recording method: Manual logging mode: Can be manually recorded in the memory.
Automatic logging mode: Can be automatically recorded (in a set
interval) in the memory.
Interval time: 0 (Manual log mode), 1 to 3600 seconds
Recording items: Measured temperature, Tag name, Date, Time
Recording capacity: DP-700A: Maximum 99 logs
DP-700B: Maximum 9999 logs
Memory backup: DP-700A: Backed up by SRAM
The recorded data may be lost if the battery service
life has expired or the battery is replaced.
DP-700B: Backed up by non-volatile memory (EEPROM)
Number of writing: Approx. 100,000 times
Data retaining period: Approx. 10 years
Depending on storage and operating conditions
Simplified Judging Function
The judgment points of high and low temperatures are set. When within the judgment points,
“” is displayed while when out of the judgment point, “ ” is displayed.
is displayed, if out of the high judgment point, while , if out of the low judgment point.
Tag number function
Number of maximum registration:
DP-700A: 5 tags
DP-700B: 99 tags
Registration items: Tag name, judgment points of high and low temperatures
Tag name: 11 characters (Numeral, Alphabets, Symbols)
Memory backup: Backed up by non-volatile memory (EEPROM)
Number of writing: Approx. 100,000 times
Data retaining period: Approx. 10 years
User name function (Only for DP-700B)
Number of maximum registration:
99 names
Number of character: 11 characters (Numerals, Alphabets, Symbols)
Memory backup: Same as Memory backup of Data recording (logging)
USB function (Only for DP-700B)
Interface: Based on USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ver2.0
Communication speed (Theory value):
Full Speed compliant (12 Mbps)
Connector type: USB series Mini-B
Connection:The DP-700B is connected to the USB port of a PC using the USB
cable attached.
Power supply: Bus power (The power is supplied from the USB port on the PC side.)
Device class: Mass Storage Class (Bulk-Only Transport)
Compatible OS:Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit versions),
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit versions),
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit versions),
Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit versions),
Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
Peak and bottom hold, Calendar timer, Operation lock, Self-diagnostic
Power
Battery: Type LR6 (based on IEC and JIS) alkaline battery, One battery
Battery life: Approx. 400 hours (Continuous operating time, Around the ambient
temperature 23 C).
However, the battery service life varies depending on the operating
condition and environment. Therefore, the above service life period is
only for reference.
Power consumption: 10 mW (Mean value while operated)
Standards
Waterproof and dustproof: DP-700A: IP67
DP-700B: IP54
CE marking: EMC: EN61326-1, Annex A
RCM: EN55011
General specifications
Memory backup:Backed up by non-volatile memory (EEPROM) Number of writing: Approx. 100,000 times
Data retaining period: Approx. 10 years
Depending on storage and operating conditions
Backup data: Interval time, Display language,
Sensor type, Display unit,
Decimal point position,
PV bias, Digital filter,
Auto power OFF, Operation lock,
Date format
Allowable ambient temperature:
20 to 50 C
However, in an environment of less than 0 C, the LCD response
speed remarkably decreases.
Allowable ambient humidity: 5 to 95 %RH
Absolute humidity: MAX.W.C 29.3 g/m3 dry air at 101.3 kPa
Dimensions: 57 (W) 152 (H) 46 (D) mm
Weight:Approx. 150 g (Including battery)