TES TES-1313 Instruction Manual

K/J/T/E/N/R/S

THERMOMETER

TES-1313

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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ALM LoHi

AVG-MX MN

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K

F

T1

KJTERSN

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hour:min

TYPE

INTERVAL

TES ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC CORP.

1. INTRODUCTION

This instrument is a digital thermometer for working
with any J, K, T, E, N, R and S-type thermocouple as
temperature sensor.

Temperature indication follows the international
temperature scale of 1990. (ITS-90)

 Read the following safety information carefully before

attempting to operate or service the meter.

 Use the meter only as specified in this manual;

otherwise, the protection provided by the meter may
be impaired

Environment conditions

 Altitude up to 2000 meters
 Relatively humidity 80% max.
 Operation Ambient 0～50℃(32℉~122℉)

U.S. Pat. No. Des. 446,135
Safety symbols

When servicing, use only specified replacement
parts.

Comply with EMC

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2-1 Electronical Specifications

Measurement Range :

J - type : -150.0℃ to +1090.0℃ (-200.0℉ to +1994.0℉)
K - type : -150.0℃ to +1370.0℃ (-200.0℉ to +1999.9℉)

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T - type : -150.0℃ to +400.0℃ (-200.0℉ to +752.0℉)
E - type : -150.0℃ to +870.0℃ (-200.0℉ to +1598.0℉)
N - type : -150.0℃ to +1300.0℃ (-200.0℉ to +1999.9℉)
R - type : 2.0℃ to +1767.0℃ (+35℉ to +1999.9℉)
S - type : 2.0℃ to +1767.0℃ (+35℉ to +1999.9℉)

Display Effect Resolution :

J-, K-, T-, E-, and N-type : 0.1℃/℉/K
R- and S-type : 1.0℃/℉/K (0.1℃/℉/K only for

reference)
Measurement Accuracy :

J-, K-, T-, E-, and N-type :

[0.05% of reading +0.5℃ (0.9℉)]

[ Below -100℃ (-148℉) : add 0.15% of reading for J,

K, E, and N ; and 0.45% of reading for T ]

R-and S-type : [0.05% of reading +2℃(4℉)]

NOTE

This basic accuracy specification does not include
the error of the temperature probe. Please refer
to the temperature probe accuracy specification
for additional details.

Temperature Coefficient :

0.01% of reading +0.03℃ per ℃ (0.06℉ per ℉)
outside the specified +18℃ to 28℃ (+64℉ to 82℉)

range.

[ Below -100℃ (-148℉) : add 0.04% of reading for J-,

K-, E- and N-type ; and 0.08% of reading for T-type ]

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Input Protection : 20V maximum input voltage on input

connector.

Manual Data Memory capacity : 44 sets.

2-2 General Specifications

Power Supply : 6 pcs size AAA battery.
Battery life : approx. 200 hours (carbon zinc battery).
Auto Power off : 30 minutes. ( If no key is pressed ).
Low Battery Indication : The ( ) is displayed when

the battery voltage drops
below the operating voltage.

Measurement Rate : One time per 1.5 seconds.

Weight : 235 gm (8.29 oz)

Dimension : 5.91”Lx 2.83”Wx 1.38”H (150x72x35mm)

Operating Temperature : 0 to 50℃ (32 to 122℉)
and Humidity below 80% RH

Storage Temperature : -10 to 60℃ , 14 to 140℉
and Humidity below 70% RH

Accessories: 6 pcs Battery, Instruction Manual.

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3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

T1

KJTERSN

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hour:min

TYPE

INTERVALT1ALM LoHi

AVG-MX MN

C
K

F

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2

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C

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10

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A

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hour:min

TYPE

KJTERSN

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ALM

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K

AVG

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MX

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(1). LCD Display :

A. Main display : Temperature reading.
B. Secondary display : MAX, MIN, AVG reading.

C. Time display : Time display (100-hour clock),

shows elapsed time when MAX,
MIN or AVG is on.

D. Auto power off mark (:).

(2). H HOLD key : Press H HOLD key to freeze or

unfreeze the display reading.

(3).

Power key : Press key to turn the meter on

or off.

(4). MX/MN key :

 Press "MX/MN" key to step through the maximum,

minimum, and average readings.

 Press "MX/MN" key for 2 seconds to exit MX/MN

mode.

(5). MEM key : Press "MEM" key each time, stores a

single set of logged reading in memory.

(6). SET key :

 Press "SET" key to enter alarm setting mode.
 Press "SET" key for 2 seconds to enter or exit

alarm mode.

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(7).  Key :

 Press  or

 key to increase or decrease the

value for high/lower alarm settings.

 Press  or  key to increase or decrease the

READ mode memory location.

(8).



key :

 Press " " key to store alarm limit value setting.
 Press "

" key to toggle showing the "hour : min"
and " min : sec" elapsed time in the MX/MN
mode.

(9). TYPE key: Press "TYPE" key to select the

thermocouple type (K, J, E, T, R, S,
N).

(10). READ key : Press "READ" key to show manual

memory logged reading, press
again to exit this mode.

(11). C/F/K key : Press C/F/K key to select Celsius

(℃), Fahrenheit (℉) or Kelvin (K)
temperature scale.

(12). key : Press backlight key to turn the

backlight on and off. The backlight
turns off after 13 seconds.

(13). Input : Thermocouple input.

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4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

 To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, do

not apply more than 20Vrms, between the
thermocouples, or between any thermocouple
and earth ground.

4-1 Temperature Measurement

 Press " " key to turn on the thermometer.
 Plug the thermocouple into the thermocouple input.

If no thermocouple is plugged into the selected
input or the thermocouple is "open", the display will
show "- - - -.-".

 Press "C/F/K" key to the desired temperature

scale.

 Press "TYPE" key to select the thermocouple you

want.

 Perform measurements by contacting the object

being measured with the probe sensor.

 Read the temperature on the display. The display

shows "OL" (overload) when the temperature being
measured is outside the meter valid range.

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4-2 MAX, MIN and AVG Function Operations

 Press "MX/MN" key to enter to MX/MN mode, to

step through the maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN)
or the true average (AVG-true 9.7 hours recording
average) readings, and disable auto power off
function.

 Press " " key for 2 seconds to toggle showing the

elapsed time "hour : min" and "min : sec" on LCD.

The elapsed time since entering reading mode, or
the time at which the MAX, MIN or AVG occurred,
appears on the time display.

 Press "MX/MN" key, the MAX, MIN and AVG reading

will appear on the secondary display.

C

K

TYPE

min:sec

AVGMNMX

 Press "MX/MN" key for 2 seconds to exit MX/MN mode.

In MX/MN mode, the "C/F/K" and "TYPE" key are
not active.

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4-3 To Erase the Memory of Datalogger

Press and hold down "MEN" key until the beeper
sounds twice, all memory will be cleared.

4-4 To Trigger "One by One Datalogging"

 Press "MEM" key each time, stores one set logged

reading in memory, LCD shows " MEM " and
memory location numbers (01 to 44).

 Press "READ" key to enter the manual memory

data mode. LCD will show " READ " and memory
location numbers.

 Press "" or "" key to scroll through the logged

readings.

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 Press "READ" key again to exit READ mode.

TYPE

K

C

4-5 Alarm Function Operations

The ALARM function only perform on the main display
temperature value, the resolution of setting value is one
degree and regardless the temperature units.

 Press "SET" key one time, enter to Alarm High limit

value setting mode, LCD will show "ALM Hi" mark.

Hi

ALM

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 Press "" or "" key until the display shows the

alarm High limit values you want, and then press " "
key to store the high limit value and enter to Alarm
Low limit value setting, LCD will show "ALM Lo" mark.

ALM

Lo

 Press "" or "" key until the display shows the alarm

Low limit values you want, then press "" key to store
the Low limit value and finish the setting mode.

 Press "SET" key for 2 seconds then release it,

enter to ALARM function LCD will show "ALM"
mark, when main display measured temperature
value exceeds the setting high temperature value
or below the setting Low temperature value, the
beeper will continuously sound.

ALM

C

 Press "SET" key for 2 seconds then release it to

exit the ALARM function.

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4-6 How to Disable Auto Power off Function

The meter will enter to the sleep mode if no key

pressed occurs for 30 minutes.

 Press " " key to turn off the meter.
 Press and hold down " " key then press " "

key to turn on the meter, the auto power off
function will be disabled.

The auto power off mark " : " on the time display
will disappeared.

Auto power off mode is enabled each time you
turn on the meter and is automatically.

5. MAINTENANCE

5-1 Cleaning :

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and
mild detergent.
Do not use abrasives or solvents. Clean and dry
as required.

5-2 Battery Replacement :

When LCD display shows “

”, the battery has

had insufficient power to support an accurate test.
At this moment, replace it with new battery from the
battery compartment.

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6. OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

K ( CA ) type thermocouple.

Model

Range

Tolerances

Description

TP-K01

Bead
probe

-50℃ to 200℃

-58℉ to 392℉

2.2℃ or 0.75％

(3.6℉ or 0.75％)

with Teflon tape
insulation. Maximum
insulating
temperature: 260℃

TP-K02

immersion
probe

-50℃ to 1000℃

-58℉ to 1832℉

2.2℃ or 0.75％

(3.6℉ or 0.75％)

3.2φ×150 ㎜ metal
sheath 100 ㎝
Compensating wire

TP-K03

Surface
probe

-50℃ to 750℃

-58℉ to 1382℉

2.2℃ or 0.75％

(3.6℉ or 0.75％)

100 ㎝ Compensating
wire 12.5φx 94 ㎜
handle

TP-K01: Available for general condition, especially for

complex and any place hard to reach.

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TP-K02: Available for temperature measurement of liquid,

gels or air.

TP-K03: Available for flat or curved surface measurement.

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TES ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC CORP.

7F, No. 31, Lane 513, Rui Guang Road, Neihu Dist.
Taipei.
Taiwan, R. O. C.
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]
E-Mail : [email protected] http://www.tes.com.tw

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