TPI (Test Products International) SP341C1 User manual

SP341 K-Type Temperature
Smart Probe

Test Products International, Inc.

Use standard K-type thermocouple probes with
sub mini input jack. GK41M included. Other probes
sold separately.

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Uses any K-Type probe with sub-mini
connector

Connects to smart phone and uses the
TPI Smart Probe App

Perform differential temperature meas­urements with one instrument

Up to 6 SP341 smart probes can connect
to a single mobile device (most devices)

Auto field calibrate to +/-1°F system
accuracy in the range of 30°F to 120°F
using field calibrate mode

3 Year Limited Warranty

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Introduction............................................................... 1

B. Safety Considerations................................................ 1

C. Specifications............................................................. 1

D. Instrument Overview.................................................. 2

E. Taking a Measurement................................................ 3

F. Additional App Features............................................... 4

G. Drop Down Menu........................................................ 5

H. Entering Company and Customer Information............ 6

I. Performing Differential Temperature Measurements... 6 & 7

J. Performing Field Calibration........................................ 8

K. Maintenance................................................................. 9

L. Trouble Shooting.......................................................... 9

M. Accessories.................................................................. 9

N. Warranty....................................................................... 10

O. Replacing Batteries....................................................... 10

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A. INTRODUCTION

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1. Congratulations: Thank you for purchasing TPI products. The SP341 is
easy to use and built to last. It is backed by a 3 year limited warranty

2. Product Description: The SP341is a K-Type thermocouple thermometer
“Smart Probe”. It connects to your mobile device and uses the TPI
Smart Probe App to display temperature readings. Data can be exported
to a CSV file as well.

B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

1. Never attach the SP341 to a hot surface.

2. Always make sure the temperature probe used has the proper range for
the application.

3. Always use K-Type thermocouples only.

4. Do not expose the unit to damp environments for extended periods of
time.

C. SPECIFICATIONS

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D. INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW

K-Type probe connectors are polarized
and made so one prong is wider than the
other. This ensures connection with the
proper polarity is made. They are marked
+ and - just like the SP341 connector.

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1. Input connection for K-Type probes. Connector is
recessed and polarized (marked + and -). Ensure the K­Type probe is connected properly (see below).

2. SP341 status LED indicator.
Orange and blinking = Bluetooth not connected
Green and blinking = Bluetooth connected
Blinking Red with either of the above = Low battery

3. Power Key. Press and hold to turn the instrument on.
Press and hold to turn the instrument off.

4. Built-in magnet. Attach to
metal surfaces for hands free
operation. Ensure surface is
not hot.

5. Serial number location. Last
three digits are the product
identification number and
marked in bold. Use this num­ber to distinguish between
models when several SP341’s
are connected to a phone or
tablet.

6. Screw to open battery com­partment. Turn the screw
counter clockwise until it is
just above the compartment
door. Lift on the screw to open
the compartment.

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E. TAKING A MEASUREMENT

1. Download and install the TPI
Smart Probe App onto your
mobile device. Run the App. The
“Main-Real Time” screen will be
displayed.

The App will say “No Devices”
until a smart probe has been
connected.

2. Press and hold the SP341 On/Off
key down until it turns on. The
LED indicator will initially be
orange and blink.

The SP341 will auto connect to
your mobile device. The LED
indicator will turn Green and
blink to indicate a link has been
established. The App will display
the model and ID number of the
smart probe connected.

If the SP341 does not auto con­nect tap refresh on the App.

Connect a probe to the SP341
and the temperature reading will
be displayed.

If no probe is connected the dis­play will read Open.

Refresh
This also clears any data
accumulated.

Displays the measured tem­perature if a probe is con­nected

Displays Open if no probe is
connected.

Note: Open will also be dis­played if a probe is bad
(break in the probe or con­nector).

3. T

apping the list icon allows
optional functions to be
accessed. These include
Show/Hide, Unit, and Zeroing
Sensors.

Show/Hide : Allows a device
to be seen or hidden. Useful
when multiple devices are
connected.

Unit : Switch between °C
and °F.

Zeroing Sensors: Field cali­bration mode. See page 7
for more information.

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ADDITIONAL APP FEATURES

1. Tapping “Graph” switches the
display to graph mode. The tem­perature will be displayed as a
line graph.

If multiple SP341’s are being
used, each will have a different
color in the App.

2. Tapping “Data” switches the dis­play to show the measured data
in a list format.

Each reading in the list will be
dated and time stamped.

Tap “Data”.

The measurement data is
shown in a list with a date
and time stamp.

Tapping the Refresh icon
clears this data.

Tap the mail icon.

Test data will be exported in
a CSV file via email.

4. Exported data in the CSV file dis­play with the date and time
stamp.

If a company and customer name
has been entered they will be
exported too. See page 5 for set­ting up the customer and compa­ny name.

Tap “Graph”.

Each SP341 is displayed in a
different color in the line
graph.

3. Tapping the mail icon enables
test data to be exported in a CSV
file via email.

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G. DROP DOWN MENU

1. Tap the Drop Down Menu icon to access additional features.

Main - Real Time: Tapping this returns you to the main screen.

Select Application: Tapping this pulls up sub applications for

variious smart probes. These include Temperature differential
(SP341), Air Volume Calulation (SP565), and Tightness Test
(SP620). Note: There are no sub applications for the SP1000.

Company Info: Allows you to enter your information to show up
on the CSV file report. You can enter your company name,
address, and email.

Customer Info: Allows you to enter the information of the cus­tomer the tests are being performed for. You can enter the cus­tomer name, address, and email. You can also enter the building
information in cases where the tests are being performed some­where off-site from the customer.

Exit: Closes the Smart Probe App.

The Smart Probe App has a Drop Down menu allowing access to additional app features.

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H. ENTERING COMPANY AND CUSTOMER INFORMATION

1. Tap the Drop Down Menu icon to access additional features.

2. Select “Company Info” to enter your information to show up on
the CSV file report. You can enter your company name, address,
and email.

3. Select “Customer Info” to enter the information of the customer
the tests are being performed for. You can enter the customer
name, address, and email. You can also enter the building infor­mation in cases where the tests are being performed some­where off-site from the customer.

The Smart Probe App allows you to enter your company information and the customer
information who the test is being performed for. This information will be exported in the
CSV file (see page 4).

I. PERFORMING DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS

1. Tap the Drop
Down Menu icon
to access addi­tional features.

The Smart Probe App allows you to perform differential temperature measurements with
one or two smart probes.

2. Tap “Select
Application”.

3. Select
“Temperature
(T1-T2).

Note: The other
applications shown
are for different
model smart probes
and do not work
with the SP341.

4. If one SP341
is being used
tap on
“Single”.

If two
SP341’s are
being used
tap on
“Double”.

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PERFORMING DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS (cont)

1. Tap the + icon to
select the SP341 to
use for the meas­urement.

2. Tap the SP341 being
used.

One SP341being used

1. Tap the + icon to
select the SP341
to use as T1 for
the measurement.

2. Tap the other +
icon to select the
SP341 to use as
T2 for the meas­urement.

3. The temperature will
be displayed.

4. Tap “Hold”. This is
the T1 temperature.

5. Move the SP341 to
probe to the next
area.

6. Tap “Diff.”. This is
the T2 temperature.

T1, T2, and T1-T2 is
displayed.

Date and time stamp
information is dis­played and can be
exported via email.

7. Repeat as neces­sary.

8. Use the Drop Down
Menu to return to
the Main Real Time
Reading display as
necessary.

3. The T1 tempera­ture will be dis­played.

4. The T2 tempera­ture will be dis­played.

5. The T1-T2 differ­ential temperature
is displayed.

Date and time
stamp information
is displayed and
can be exported
via email.

7. Use the Drop
Down Menu to
return to the Main
Real Time
Reading display
as necessary.

Two SP341being used

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J. PERFORMING FIELD CALIBRATION (Zeroing Sensors)

1. Connect a tempera­ture probe to the
SP341.

2. Tap the list icon to
bring up the options
menu.

3. Select “Zeroing
Sensors” to bring
up the field calibra­tion screen.

6. Insert the temper­ature probe into
the ice water bath
and allow the tem­perature reading
to stabilize at or
near 32°F (0°C).

Note: The dis­played tempera­ture must be with­in +

5.4°F (+3°C)
of 32°F (0°C) for
field calibraton to
take effect.

7. Tap the Reset icon
to set the temper­ature to 32°F
(0°C). Field cali­bration is com­plete.

8. Tap Close to
return to normal
operation.

4. Tap the + icon to
select the SP341 to
be field calibrated.

5. Tap the SP341 to be
field calibrated.

Note: To return the SP3431 to factory default calibration tap the Default icon.

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The Smart Probe App allows you to perform field calibration. This function enables a sys­tem accuracy (SP341 and Probe) of +/- 1°F (0.5°C) accuracy in the range of 30°F to
120°F (0°C to 48°C).

Preparation for Field Calibration:

Fill a plastic or metal container with crushed ice and add clean water to a depth of at least
4 inches. Stir the ice and water for 2 to 3 minutes prior to performing calibration to
ensure the water is completely chilled. Make certain there is plenty of ice in the mixture
and always use clean water. Distilled water works well. The temperature of an ice bath is
approximately 32°F (0°F).

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K. MAINTENANCE

1. Clean the surface of the instrument with a damp cloth.

2. Replace the three AAA batteries when the low battery indicator appears.

L. TROUBLE SHOOTING

Symptom

Temperature seems inaccurate. • Check thermocouple probe for

SP341 does not turn on. • Dead or low batteries.

SP341 displays “OPEN”. • No probe connected.

Probable Cause

incorrect wiring or open
connection.

• Low battery.

• Non K-Type probe being used.

• Ensure connection with phone is
working.

• Not holding down power switch
until unit turns on.

• Defective POWER ON switch.

• Temperature probe is bad.

SP341 measures temperature • Thermocouple probe wired
backwards. backwards.

• Probe connected with reverse
polarity.

M. ACCESSORIES

Included Accessories

Part Number Description

A341SP Soft pouch

GK41M General purpose

temperature probe

Test Products International offers a variety of K-Type thermocouple probes for many
applications. Visit www.testproductsintl.com for additional information.

Optional Accessories

Part Number Description

A925 Carrying case for 4 smart

probes

A926 Carrying case for 1 or 2

smart probes

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O. REPLACING BATTERIES

1. Turn the battery
compartment screw
counter clockwise
until it is just above
the compartment
door. Lift on the
screw to open the
compartment.

2. Replace the three
AAA batteries.

3. Re-install the battery cover and tighten the
screw by turning it clockwise.

N. WARRANTY

This product is warranted to the purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for three years from the
date of purchase.

Covered by Warranty: Repair parts and labor; or replacement of the product at company’s option. Normal trans­portation charges to the purchaser are also covered.

Not Covered by Warranty: Damages to the product which are the result of abuse, improper use or maintenance are
not covered. Any other expense, consequential damages, incidental damages, or incidental expenses including dam­ages to property are not covered. Transportation expenses to the company are not covered.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita­tions or exclusions may not apply to you.

To Obtain Warranty Performance: Include with the product: your name, address, phone number, written descrip­tion of the problem and proof of purchase date. Carefully package and return to:

TPI, Inc. TPI Canada TPI, Europe Ltd..
9615 SW Allen Blvd. 342 Bronte Rd. S., Unit 6 Longley House, International Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005 Milton, Ontario L9T 5B7 Southgate Crawley
USA Canada West Sussex RH10 6AQ England
503-520-9197 905-693-8558 44(0) 1293 530196
www.testproductsintl.com www.tpicanada.com www.tpieurope.com

Implied Warranties: Any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a par-

ticular purpose, are limited in duration to three years from date of purchase. To the extent any provision of this war­ranty is prohibited by federal or state law and cannot be preempted, it shall not be applicable. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Test Products International, Inc.

9615 SW Allen Blvd., Ste. 104

Beaverton, OR 97005

Tel: [phone]

www.testproductsintl.com

Test Products International, Ltd.

342 Bronte Road South, Unit #6

Milton Ontario Canada L9T 5B7

Tel: [phone]

www.tpicanada.com

Test Products International Europe Ltd.

Longley House, International Drive

Southgate, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 6AQ

Tel:: [phone]

www.tpieurope.com

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