Wavetek TC-253A User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

TC-253A

Temperature Converter

Temperature Converter

WARRANTY

The TC-253A Temperature Converter is warranted against any defects of material or
workmanship within a period of one (1) year following the date of purchase of the
instrument by the original purchaser or user.

Any accessory claimed to be defective during the warranty period should be returned
with proof of purchase to an authorized Wavetek Meterman . Service Center or to the
local Wavetek Meterman dealer or distributor where your multimeter was purchased. See
maintenance section for details.

Any implied warranties arising out of the sale of a Wavetek Meterman product, including
but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited in duration to the above stated one (1) year period. Wavetek
Meterman shall not be liable for loss of use of the multimeter or other incidental or
consequential damages, expenses, or economical loss or for any claim or claims for
such damage, expenses or economical loss.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long implied warranties last or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

Attention! Refer to Operating instructions.

Ground connection.

Battery.

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS

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This instrument is designed to use external K-type thermocouple as temperature

sensor.

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Temperature indication follows National Bureau of Standards and IEC 584

temperature / Voltage tables for K-type Thermocouple supplied with the thermometer.

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Inspect DMM, TC-253A, and thermocouple cable before every use. Do not use any

damaged part.

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Never ground yourself when taking measurements. nDo not touch

exposed circuit elements or probe tips.

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Do not operate instrument in an explosive

atmosphere.

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Voltages applied to the COM connector may be present on all other input

connectors.

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Do not use this piece or any piece of equipment without proper training.

WARNING!

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TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
INSTRUMENT WHEN VOLTAGES AT THE MEASUREMENT
SURFACE EXCEED 24V r.m.s. AC OR 60V DC.

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TO AVOID DAMAGE OR BURNS – DO NOT MAKE
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS IN MICROWAVE OVENS.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Upon removing your new Temperature Converter from its packing, you should have the
following items:

1. Temperature Converter

2. K-type Bead Thermocouple

3. Operator’s Manual

FRONT PANEL

Refer to Figure 1 and the following numbered steps to familiarize yourself with the
meter’s front panel controls and connectors.

1. Red LED: Flashing while turned ON.

2. Function Switch: Slide switch used to select measuring function.

3. Output plugs: Voltage output.

4. Thermocouple Input Connector.

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