
Thermometer
Instruction manual
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testo 104

1. General Information
1. General Information
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1. General Information
Please read this document through carefully and familiarise
yourself with the operation of the product before using it. Keep
this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
2. Product Description
Display
Hold
Hold
Button
Max Min
Max Min
Freeze reading,
display max/min
value
Immersion / penetration probe
Immersion / penetration probe
Battery compartment
(on rear)
3. Safety Information
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Avoid electrical hazards:
Do not conduct measurements on or near live parts!
Preserving product safety / warranty claims:
Operate the instrument properly and according to its intended
purpose and within the parameters specified. Do not use
force.
Do not store with solvents (e. g. acetone).
Only open the instrument if this is expressly described in the
documentation for maintenance purposes.
Ensure correct disposal:
Dispose of defective rechargeable batteries and spent
batteries at the collection points provided.
Send the instrument directly to us at the end of its life cycle.
We will ensure that it is disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner.

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4. Intended Use
The testo 104 is a robust food thermometer.
The product is designed for the following tasks/areas:
· Food sector: production, food service, spot check
measurement
· Measuring liquids, pastes and semi-solid materials
The following product components are designed for continuous
contact with foodstuffs in accordance with Regulation (EC)
1935/2004:
From the tip of the immersion/penetration probe up to 2 cm before
the probe handle or the plastic housing. If provided, the information
about penetration depths under point 7.2 in the instruction manual or
the mark(s) on the immersion/penetration probes should be noted.
The product may not be used in the following areas:
· Potentially explosive areas
· For diagnostic measurements in the medical sector
5. Technical Data
Feature Values
Sensor type NTC
Measurement range -50...+250°C
Parameter Temperature in °C/°F/°R
Resolution 0.1°C/°F/°R
Accuracy ±1.0 °C (-50.0...-30.1°C)
Response time t99 10 s (measured in moving liquid)
Measuring rate 2 measurements per second
Operating temperature -20...+60°C
Transport / storage temperature -30...+70°C
Power supply 2 x AAA batteries
Battery life 100 h (typically at 25°C without display illumination)
Housing ABS/TPE/PC and die-cast zinc/stainless steel
Protection class IP65
Dimensions 265 x 48 x 19 mm (immersion/penetration probe open)
Weight 165 g (incl. batteries)
Display LCD, single line, with status line (Hold/Auto Hold) illuminated
Standards
±0.5 °C (-30.0...+99.9°C)
±1 % of the measurement range (+100.0...+250.0°C)
EN 13485
EC Directive 2004/108/EEC
E
Warranty
2 years
Information on standards
This product complies with the EN 13485 standard
Suitability: S, T (storage, transport)
Environment: E (transportable thermometer)
Accuracy class: 0.5
Measurement range: -50...+250 °C
According to EN 13485, the measuring instrument
should be checked and calibrated regularly under the
terms of EN 13486 (recommended frequency: yearly).
Contact us for more information.