Yokogawa TM20 Operating Manual

User’s
Manual

54011
TM20 Thermo-Collector

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3rd Edition: Jan. 2007

This instruction manual describes how to operate the TM20 Termo-Collector.

■ Intended readers

This manual is addressed to those who actually measure temperatures with a TM20 Thermo­Collector and those who set up a TM20 Thermo-Collector and perform data processing with
a TM20 Thermo-Collector, i.e., operators and engineers.

■ Structure of this manual

This manual is composed of four parts:

● Before Use

Be sure to read this part before using the TM20. This part e xplains fundamentals such as the
name and functions of each part of the TM20 and how to input characters.

● Preparing for Measurement

Read this part before measuring a temperature. This part explains the Thermo-Collector
software and how to set up your TM20.

● Measuring Temperatures

Read this part when measuring temperatures. This part explains major operations required to
actually measure temperatures.

● Working with Measured Data

Read this part when using and analyzing the data measured by a TM20. This part explains
how to transfer the measured data to a personal computer and print them.

■ Checking contents of package

When a TM20 Thermo-Collector is delivered, visually check it to ensure that it is not dam­aged. Also make sure that the following items have been supplied. If any of the items are
missing, please contact the dealer from which you purchased the TM20.

Keep this box in case this product needs to be returned to the manufacturer for repair.

Item name Quantity

TM20 Thermo-Collector 1
Floppy disks of Thermo-Collector software installer 3
ANSI AA (IEC LR6) alkaline batteries 2
Dust-proof seals (for sealing screw holes at the rear of TM20 Thermo-Collector) 2
Instruction Manual (this document) 1
Waterproof cover 1

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■ Safety precautions

● About this manual

• Read this manual to gain a thorough understanding of this product before use.

• This manual only describes the functions of the product and makes no warranty of any
kind, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and suitability for
a particular purpose.

• All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without Yokogawa
Meters & Instruments Corporation’s written permission.

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

• Should the user find any errors, or unclear or missing information in this manual, contact
the dealer from which you purchased the product or the Marketing Department of Yokogawa
Meters & Instruments.

● Disassembly or modification

• DO NOT disassemble or modify the product. Only service personnel qualified by Y okogawa
M&C are allowed to disassemble and service the product.

● Handling precautions

• Only parts and consumables specified by Yokogawa Meters & Instruments should be used
in the product.

• Do not store the product in a location where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or high
temperatures, otherwise it may be discolored or deformed.

● Warnings, cautions, and notes

•Follow the safety instructions in this manual when handling a TM20 or its connected acces­sories. Yokogawa Meters & Instruments assume no liability for safety if conduct contra­dicts the safety instructions.

•The

• Throughout this manual, the following safety conventions are used:

WARNING mark at the rear of the TM20 indicates the precautions that must be

observed when handling the TM20. Refer to this manual for handling of the TM20.

Warning

Indicates hazard where a risk of severe injury and loss of life of the user exists.

Caution

Indicates hazard where a risk of injury of the user or damage to the product or other
equipment exists.

Note

Draws attention to important information about handling of the product or helpful in­formation about the operations and functions of the product.

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TIP

Provides a tip or information supplementary to the main text.

See Also

Provides one or more references to related topics in this document.

■ Precautions for handling of components

Be sure to observe the following precautions to avoid injury and loss of life of personnel, and
damage to the equipment used.

● Probe

Warning

Do not point the tip of the needle themo probe at a person. It is very sharp and may
cause injury.

Caution

• Do not touch the stylus (metal part) of a probe that has just been used to measure a
high temperature as it may cause a burn.

•Make sure that the potential differences between probes do not exceed 1 V.

• Do not use a worn or damaged probe, which may be incapable of correct tempera­ture measurements.

• Before removing a probe from the TM20, pull the probe away from the object mea­sured.

•When using a probe for liquids, suc h as a needle pr obe, insert it into the liquid to be
measured by approximately half the dimension of the probe’s stylus (metal part).
Inserting it too deeply may cause a burn due to heat transfer to the probe grip as
well as cause damage to the probe itself.

• The probe grip and the cable connected from the TM20 must be maintained at a
temperature between –20°C and 50°C. Unlike the stylus of a probe, these parts have
a low resistance to heat.

•When sending data in real-time, use an ungrounded probe.

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● Batteries

Caution

• Be sure to remove the batteries if the product will not be used for a long period.
Otherwise, the battery liquid may leak and damage the circuitry, resulting in a mal­function.

• Whenever replacing batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with ne w ones. Chang­ing only one battery may result in the charge current from the new battery flo wing to
the old one.

■ Disclaimer of guarantee

•Yokogawa M&C Corporation does not guarantee this product in any way, except as set
forth in the terms and conditions of the certificate.

•Yokogawa M&C Corporation shall not be liable for any consequent or inconsequent dam­ages to the customer or a third party arising from the use of the product due to any defect in
materials or workmanship beyond the control of Yokoga wa Meters & Instruments Corpora­tion.

■ Figures in this manual

For ease of understanding, figures and illustrations in this manual may not precisely depict
the actual product or software.

■ Care of product

• If there is a need to clean the casing, wipe the surfaces with a wrung wet cloth.

•To remove tough stains, use a cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent. Do not use
any solvent, other detergent, or chemical other than neutral deter gents to prevent the prod­uct from being damaged.

• Keep the connectors and other conductive parts dry to prevent the product from being
damaged.

• When using the product in a place where water may splash the product, use the waterproof
case that comes with the product to prevent the product from becoming dirty and enhance
the product’s water resistance.

■ Maintenance service

When the product needs to be serviced or repaired, contact the dealer from which you pur­chased the product.

◆ Trademarks

•Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and Excel are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, United States.

•Other company and product names appearing in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the respective holders.

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CONTENTS

■ Intended readers ....................................................................................................................... i

■ Structure of this manual ........................................................................................................... i

■ Checking contents of package ................................................................................................. i

■ Safety precautions ................................................................................................................... ii

■ Precautions for handling of components................................................................................ iii

■ Disclaimer of guarantee .........................................................................................................iv

■ Figures in this manual ............................................................................................................ iv

■ Care of product ...................................................................................................................... iv

■ Maintenance service............................................................................................................... iv

Before Use

1Features of This Product .................................................................. 1

■ Collector function ................................................................................................................... 1

■ Logging function..................................................................................................................... 2

2Names and Functions of Each Part .................................................. 3

3Setting the Battery............................................................................ 4

4Turn ON/OFF of the Power Supply................................................... 5

■ Turn the power supply to ON ................................................................................................. 5

■ Turn the power supply to OFF ................................................................................................ 5

5Screen (LCD) Displays..................................................................... 6

6How to Input Characters................................................................... 7

■ Entering characters.................................................................................................................. 7

■ Entering lowercase characters................................................................................................. 7

Preparing for Measurement

1Overview of Preparation for Measurement....................................... 8

2Setting Up the Main Unit................................................................... 9

2.1 Setting the date and time ........................................................................................9

2.2 Setting the name of the main unit.......................................................................... 10

3Setting Up with the Personal Computer.......................................... 11

3.1 Setting up the “Thermo-Collector” software...........................................................11

■ Connecting the personal computer and the main unit........................................................... 11

■ Installing the “Thermo-Collector” software ......................................................................... 12

■ Confirming the communication environment (on the personal computer)........................... 14

■ Confirming the communication environment (on the main unit) ......................................... 15

3.2 Basic operation of Thermo-Collector software ......................................................16

■ Initiating Thermo-Collector software ................................................................................... 16

■ Terminating Thermo-Collector software .............................................................................. 17

■ Saving the setup data in a file ............................................................................................... 17

■ Loading a file containing the setup data ............................................................................... 18

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■ Saving the measurement operator name data........................................................................ 19

■ Loading the measurement operator name file....................................................................... 20

■ Other functions (Menu functions)......................................................................................... 21

■ Other functions (Tool icons functions) ................................................................................. 25

3.3 Files created on a computer for settings of TM20 .................................................26

3.4 Setups required to use collector function (setting tag names, alarms, name of

person, and comment, and selecting input channel(s))......................................... 27

■ Setup contents ....................................................................................................................... 27

■ Setting tags............................................................................................................................ 29

■ Setting operator names..........................................................................................................35

■ Setting comments .................................................................................................................. 37

3.5 Setups required to use the logging function (setting the log name, input channel,

measurement interval, and measurement period)................................................. 39

■ Setup contents ....................................................................................................................... 39

■ Setting logs............................................................................................................................ 40

3.6 Downloading the setup data to the main unit ........................................................ 42

■ Preparation for downloading................................................................................................. 42

■ Downloading the tag and log setup data to the personal computer ...................................... 43

■ Downloading the measurement operator name data ............................................................. 44

■ Downloading comment settings............................................................................................ 45

4Setting Up with the Main Unit ......................................................... 46

4.1 Setups required to use collector function (setting tag names, alarms, name of

person, and comment, and selecting input channel(s))......................................... 46

■ Setup contents ....................................................................................................................... 46

■ Creating a new tag ................................................................................................................ 46

■ Setting the alarm function for each tag ................................................................................. 47

■ Batch-setting the alarm function ........................................................................................... 49

■ Registering the measurement operator name ........................................................................ 50

■ Setting comments .................................................................................................................. 51

4.2 Setups required to use the logging function (setting the log name, input channel,

measurement interval, and measurement period)................................................. 52

■ Setup contents ....................................................................................................................... 52

■ Operation procedure.............................................................................................................. 53

5Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit ....... 55

5.1 Confirming the number of pieces of tag data ........................................................55

5.2 Modifying the tag name .........................................................................................55

5.3 Clearing the measurement data associated with the tag ......................................56

5.4 Deleting the tag .....................................................................................................57

5.5 Confirming the log setup data ...............................................................................58

5.6 Modifying the log name and setup data (measurement interval and period) ........58

5.7 Clearing the measurement data associated with the log....................................... 61

5.8 Deleting the log .....................................................................................................61

5.9 Batch-clearing the measurement data associated with both the tag and log ........62

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5.10 Initializing the main unit .........................................................................................63

5.11 Confirming the current operator name ..................................................................63

5.12 Modifying the operator........................................................................................... 64

Measuring Temperatures

1 Input Channel and Probe................................................................ 65

2Measuring Temperatures with the Collector Function..................... 67

3Measuring Temperatures with the Logging Function ...................... 69

4Measuring Temperatures of Channels A and B Simultaneously..... 71

■ Plugging in probes ................................................................................................................ 71

■ Selecting input channels ....................................................................................................... 71

■ Recording measured values .................................................................................................. 72

5Measuring Temperatures with the Non-Contact Thermo Probe ..... 73

■ Switching on/off the decimal portion of the temperature display......................................... 73

■ Measuring with the non-contact thermo probe ..................................................................... 74

6Changing Measuring Range........................................................... 76

6.1 Available ranges .................................................................................................... 76

6.2 Changing a range ..................................................................................................76

6.3 Scaling a voltage input range ................................................................................78

■ What scaling is ...................................................................................................................... 78

■ Setting procedure .................................................................................................................. 78

7Other Useful Functions................................................................... 80

■ To instantly confrm or clear the measured data on the main unit ......................................... 80

■ To start a measurement in the logging mode at a specified time (timer function)................ 80

■ To quickly search for a tag or log ......................................................................................... 82

■ To record measured data if the tag or log has not been set ................................................... 82

■ To record the start time and finish time of an operation (only with the collector function) . 83

■ To restrict inputs from the panel keys (the key lock function) ............................................. 83

■

To enable only the panel keys (yellow keys) requied for mesurement (FUNC lock function) ....

■ To automatically turn off the power supply if no operation is performed in a specified per iod of

time (Auto Power Off function)............................................................................................ 84

■ To determine how much more data can be recorded ............................................................ 84

■ To see the number of measured data pieces recorded on the tag or log ................................ 84

■ To see the average of the measured data............................................................................... 85

■ To sound a chime at the specified time (the chime function) ............................................... 85

■ To view the screen in a dark place (the backlight function) ................................................. 85

■ To turn off the electronically generated sound...................................................................... 85

■ To view the comments set ..................................................................................................... 85

■ To correct measured temperatures (using the simplified input correction function) ............ 86

■ To transmit measured values to a PC in real-time ................................................................ 87

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Working with Measured Data

1Receiving the Data on the Personal Computer .............................. 88

■ Preparation before reception ................................................................................................. 88

■ Receiving the data................................................................................................................. 89

2Outputting Directly from the Main Unit to the Printer...................... 91

2.1 Output preparation.................................................................................................91

■ Printer-main unit connection................................................................................................. 91

■ Confirming the printer setup conditions ............................................................................... 92

2.2 Outputting the measured data to the printer.......................................................... 93

APPENDIX

■ Thermo-collector specifications............................................................................................ 96

■ Operation environment of Thermo-Collector software ........................................................ 99

■ External view and dimensions .............................................................................................. 99

■ Using the waterproof case (Model 93011 coming with TM20).......................................... 100

■ Function keys quick reference ............................................................................................ 101

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1 Features of This Product

1 Features of This Product

This product is a handy-type thermometer that can measure a temperature and
make a record of it. It has a “collector function” to record the measured tempera­tures and measurement conditions under the specified tag, and a “logging func­tion” to automatically measure and record temperatures at given intervals.
The TM20 can simultaneously measure temperatures of channels A and B as well
as being able to measure a potential difference. The following describes the col­lector and logging functions.

■ Collector function

The collector function is used when the measured temperature and measurement conditions
are recorded under the specified “tag”.

In the “tag”, the tag name (i.e. “what”), date and time (i.e. “when”), operator name (i.e. “who”),
and alarm (i.e. “judgment on the measured data”) are recorded as the measurement condi­tions, in addition to the measured temperature.

Tag name ("what")

Before Use

[Line A ]

No. Date Data Hi
00001 99/10/08/18:00:00 56.0°C
00002 99/10/08/18:00:10 57.5°C
00003 99/10/08/18:00:25 58.5°C
00004 99/10/08/18:00:35 59.8°C
00005 99/10/08/18:00:45 61.2°C
00006 99/10/08/19:00:00 62.0°C
00007 99/10/08/19:00:11 62.0°C
00008 99/10/08/19:00:26 70.0°C
00009 99/10/08/19:00:34 75.0°C
00010 99/10/08/19:00:47 81.0°C

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HiAlarm=0080.0 LoAlarm=0060.0

OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
NG

Lo Person

Smith

NG

Smith

NG

Smith

NG

Smith

NG

Smith

OK

Smith

OK

Smith

OK

Smith

OK

Smith

OK

Smith

OK

Measure

ment

temperature

Operator name ("who")
Date and time ("when")

Alarm
("measured data judgment")

NG = No Good

It is possible to use maximum 50 tags, and in these 50 tags, a total of 5,000 pieces of tempera­ture measurement data can be recorded. Howev er, the more the data is saved with the logging
function, the less number of measurements can be made with the collector function.

[TIP]

At the two-channel simultaneous measurement, 2 data can be recorded in every measurement. If no
data is recorded at the two-channel simultaneous measurement, 2,500 measurements can be recorded.

Set up the following tag items in advance to use the collector function.

•Tag name

• Input channel

•Alarm

• Operator name

See Also

For more information, refer to the “Preparing for Measurement” part.

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1 Features of This Product

■ Logging function

The logging function is used to automatically measure temperatures at given measurement
intervals and to continue to record the result data. This function is useful when a temperature
variation within a certain period of time (e.g. temperature variation in a refrigerator being
transported) needs to be recorded.

With this logging function, the temperatures and date (year/month/day) and time will be re­corded as a “log”. Unlike the collector function, the logging function does not record the
operator name and alarm (measured data judgment).

Log name

[Line B ] Interval=00:00:10

No. Date Data
00001 99/10/09/20:00:00 -10.5°C
00002 99/10/09/20:00:10 -10.5°C
00003 99/10/09/20:00:20 -11.0°C
00004 99/10/09/20:00:30 -10.5°C
00005 99/10/09/20:00:40 -10.5°C
00006 99/10/09/20:00:50 -11.0°C
00007 99/10/09/20:01:00 -10.5°C
00008 99/10/09/20:01:10 -10.5°C
00009 99/10/09/20:01:20 -11.0°C
00010 99/10/09/20:01:30 -10.5°C

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Measurement interval

Temperature
Date and time

It is possible to use maximum 10 logs, and in these 10 logs, a total of 20,000 pieces of data
can be recorded. However, the more the data is saved with the collector function, the less
number of measurements can be made with the logging function.

[TIP]

At the two-channel simultaneous measurement, 2 data can be recorded in every measurement. If no
data is recorded at the two-channel simultaneous measurement, 10,000 measurements can be recorded.

Set up the following items in advance to use the logging function.

• Log name

•Input channel

• Measurement interval

• Measurement period

See Also

For more information, refer to the “Preparing for Measurement” part.

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2 Names and Functions of Each Part

2 Names and Functions of Each Part

Front faceTop face

[1]

[5]

Bottom face

D

[2]

[3]

[1]

External probe jacks (channels A and B)

Used to plug in the cables of thermocouple type K, J,
E, or T probes or voltage measurement (±100 mV or

RS232C

[6]

MEMORY

CH

ESC

GHI

±1 mV range) sensors. (A voltage measurement probe
has a U-shaped omega connector.)

[2] Non-contact thermo probe jack (chan-

nel D)

Used to connect a non-contact thermo probe.

[3] RS-232C communication terminal

Used to output data from this instrument to a per­sonal computer or printer.

[4] Display (LCD)

Displays Thermo-Collector conditions, various setup
information, measurement temperature, etc.

[5] [CH] key

Used to switch over the input channel between chan­nels A, B, and D. Channel D is for a non-contact
thermo probe.

[6] [ESC] key

Used to cancel the previous operation and return to
the previous screen.

[7] [Memory] key

Used to commence a temperature measurement with
either the collector function or the logging function.

[8] [▼] [▲] key

Used to select an appropriate tag, log, or function.

[9] [LOGGING] key

Used to switch between the collector and logging
functions. Also used to modify alphanumeric char­acters from uppercase to lowercase.

LOGGING

FUNC

CLEAR

ABC DEF

JKL MNO

YUVPQRS

xymbol

Back face

Measuring
temperature ranges

[4]

[7]
[8]

POWER

SET

WXYZ

[9]
[10]
[11]
[12]

[13]

[14]

[10]

[POWER] key

WARNING

NO.

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Made in
Japan

Used to turn the power supply on and off.

[11]

[Set] key

Used to make the setup contents valid for operation.

[12]

[Func] key

Used to set up the selected function.
Also used to delete the measured data.

[13]

[1],...,[9], and [0] keys

Used to enter alphabets and numbers.
The [0] key is also used for switching the unit of tem­perature display. If, for example, this [0] key is
pressed in the Home screen, the unit is switched to
“⬚F”. Another pressing of the same key will restore
the unit to “⬚C”.

[14]

[<] and [>] keys

Used to retrieve the logged tag data or log data, or to
select the character input position.

[15]

Battery compartment

Accommodates two ANSI AA (IEC LR6) alkaline
batteries.

[16]

Name plate

Before Use

[15]

[16]

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3 Setting the Battery

3 Setting the Battery

Two ANSI AA (IEC LR6) alkaline batteries are included with this instrument.

1. Open the battery compartment cover at the back of the main unit.

See Also

For the position of the battery compartment, refer to Chapter 2, “Names and Functions of Each Part”.

2. Observing the correct polarity, install the two ANSI AA (IEC LR6) alkaline batteries in

the battery compartment.

Caution

Observe the correct polarity when installing the batteries in the battery compartment.
The main unit may be damaged if the batteries are installed incorrectly.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

-End of procedure-

Caution

Remove old batteries from the compartment. Battery liquid leakage may cause the
main unit to malfunction or may damage it. A “BatteryEmpty” message will appear on
the LCD shortly before the battery life expires. When this message appears, replace
the batteries.

Note

•Whenever replacing batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with new ones. Changing only one
battery may result in the charge current from the new battery flowing to the old one.

• If temperature suddenly change, condensation may occur. Set the batteries after acclimatizing the
batteries and TM20 to the ambient temperature.

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4 Turn ON/OFF of the Power Supply

4 Turn ON/OFF of the Power Supply

■ Turn the power supply to ON

Press the [POWER] key.

The time display screen appears on the LCD.

19:13:15

– –––––––

The power of the main unit is turned on.

■ Turn the power supply to OFF

Hold down the [POWER] key for about three seconds.

The power to the main unit will be shut down after a short beep has been sounded.

Before Use

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5 Screen (LCD) Displays

5 Screen (LCD) Displays

[5]

[1]
[2]

[3]

[4]

[1] Indicates that the chime function is being set.
[2] Indicates whether the current mode is the collector mode or logging mode. If LOG is

displayed, the current mode is the log ging mode. If it is not displa yed, the current
mode is the collector mode.

[3] Indicates the input channels currently used for measurement.
[4] Indicates that the measurement data is being logged into the instrument.

The “ ” mark indicates the status that the “Real-time data transmission” can be

used.
[5] Indicates that the alarm is set.
[6] Indicates that either the [<] or [>] key can be used.
[7] Indicates that either the key lock or FUNC lock is set. If the key lock function is

on, all the keys are disabled. In the FUNC lock state, only the temperature mea-

surement keys can be used.

See Also

For information about canceling the lock state, refer to Chapter 7, “Other Useful Functions” in the
“Measuring Temperatures” part.

[8] Indicates that the battery is almost used up. Replace the battery as soon as

possible after this symbol is displayed.
[9] Indicates that the instrument is set so that the power to the main unit will be

automatically turned off if no operation is made in a predetermined period of

time.
[10] Indicates that either the [▲] or [▼] key can be used.
[11] Indicates that the timer function is on and the instrument is in the wait state.
[12] A tag name, log name, and temperature will be displayed.

12:30:00

0028

.5⬚ C

[6]
[7]
[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]
[12]

[TIP]

If this instrument is used in a location where the ambient temperature is low, the characters may be
displayed slowly. Note that this does not indicate the main unit being at a malfunction.

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6 How to Input Characters

6 How to Input Characters

This section explains the character input procedure. Alphabets and n umbers can
be entered.
The procedure used to input characters into Thermo-Collector is similar to the
method used to enter characters in a cellular phone.

■ Entering characters

Use the 0 to ➈ keys to enter characters. These keys are also used to enter alphabets.
For example, the ➁ key can be used to enter “A” to “C”, and “2”. To enter “C”, press the

key three times.
To enter “2”, press the ➁ key four times.

Before Use

2

Key

Mode

1
2

ABC

3

DEF

4

GHI

5

JKL

6

MNO

7

PQRS

8

TUV

9

WXYZ

0

Symbol

0 ! # $ )& ( =+ -

Alphanumeric input mode

1
A B C 2
D E F 3
G H I 4
J K L 5
M N O 6

P Q R S 7

T U V 8

W X Y Z

%

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■ Entering lowercase characters

1. Enter a character to be made small.

A

[NewTag]

2. Position the cursor on the character and press the [LOGGING] key.

This character is made small.

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1 Overview of Preparation for Measurement

1 Overview of Preparation for Measurement

Before measuring temperatures, set the tag names, etc., on the main unit.
There are two methods for making the settings. One is for the main unit and the
other is for a personal computer. For efficiency, use a personal computer to set
many items.

Setting up the main unit

• Setting the date and time

• Setting the name of the main unit

Setting up TM20 via TM20’s faceplateSetting up TM20 from PC

Make settings (using a tag/log table) for:

•Collector function
such as the tag names, input
channel(s) used, alarms, name
of the operator, and comments.

• Logging function
such as the log name, input
channel(s) used, measurement
interval, and measurement
period.

Download:

• Settings.

• Name of the operator.

Measure the temperature

Make settings for:

•Collector function
such as the tag names, input
channel(s) used, alarms, name
of the operator, and comments.

• Logging function
such as the log name, input
channel(s) used, measurement
interval, and measurement
period.

: Setup to be performed in this part

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2 Setting Up the Main Unit

F61

ClockSet

2 Setting Up the Main Unit

2.1 Setting the date and time

Home screen

18:54:27

22225.9°C

[TIP]

This screen which displays the current time is
referred to as the “Home” screen. All the func­tions in the main unit are accessed from this
screen.

1. Press the [FUNC], [6], and [1] keys, in

order.

The “ClockSet” screen appears on the LCD.

F61

ClockSet

2. Press the [SET] key.

A screen for setting the date appears.

4. Press the [SET] key.

A screen for setting the time appears.

Time

18:56:14

5. Enter the time.

6. Press the [SET] key.

The specified time is set.

Press the [ESC] key repeatedly to return to the Home
screen.

-End of procedure-

Measurement

Preparing for

Date

98/11/11

3. Enter the date.

Use the [0] to [9] keys for input. The [<] or [>] key
moves the cursor.

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2.2 Setting the name of the

main unit

If more than one Thermo-Collector is used
at a time, a individual name must be set for
each.

[TIP]

Make this setting as necessary.

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1. Press the [FUNC], [9], and [7] keys, in

order.

The “Name” screen appears.

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Name

2. Press the [SET] key.

4. Press the [SET] key.

The instrument name is set.
The “Name” screen is restored.

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Name

Press the [ESC] key repeatedly to return to the Home
screen.

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DevName

Name00---

3. Enter the name of the instrument (Ex-

ample: NO1).

DevNamee

NO1

See Also

For how to enter letters and numbers, refer to
Chapter 6, “How to Input Characters” in the
“Before Use” part.

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3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer

3.1 Setting up the “Thermo-Collector” software

The setup operation required for the main unit can be performed on a personal computer.
The “Thermo-Collector” software must be used to do this. This section explains the proce­dure used to set up the “Thermo-Collector” software on the personal computer.

Connecting the personal computer and the main unit

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Installing the “Thermo-Collector” software on the personal computer

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Confirming the communication environment (on the personal computer)

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Confirming the communication environment (on the main unit)

■ Connecting the personal computer and the main unit

Purchase an RS-232C cable (Model name: 910 09, round DIN 8-pin to D-sub 25-pin type).
Follow the procedure below to connect the main unit to the personal computer.

1. Turn off the power to both the personal computer and main unit.

2. Connect the personal computer and the main unit as shown in the following diagram.

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MEMORY

CH

LOGGING

POWER

ESC FUNC

SET

CLEAR

ABC DEF

GHI

JKL MNO

WXYZ

YUVPQRS

Symbol

Main unit

Personal computer

Dedicated cable (Model name: 910 09)
Connection between connector pins

(Round DIN 8-pin to D-sub 25-pin)

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22

D

Bottom of the

main unit (8-pin)

Serial port of the personal

computer (with 25-pin connector)

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43
77
87
5, 6 (N.C.)

Plug this cable into the connector so that the
“ ” mark on the grip faces downward.

3. First turn on the power to the main unit, then turn on the power to the personal com-

puter.

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■ Installing the “Thermo-Collector” software

Install the “Thermo-Collector” software on the personal computer . The three floppy diskettes
that come with the main unit are required for this installation.

1. Place a floppy diskette (Setup Disk #1) in the floppy disk drive of the personal com-

puter.

2. Double-click on the “My Computer” icon.

The “My Computer” folder is displayed.

3. Double-click on the floppy disk drive icon (A:drive in the case of a DOS/V machine).

4. Double-click on “Setup”.

The Setup is initiated and a screen prompting the insertion of the second floppy diskette (Setup Disk #2) appears.

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5. After inserting the second floppy diskette (Setup Disk #2), click on the [OK] button.

Precautions to be observed prior to installation appears.

6. Click on the [OK] button.

The installer of the application program is initiated and the “Thermo Collector Setup” screen is displayed.

7. Click on the [Start Setup] button.

A screen prompting the insertion of the third floppy diskette (Setup Disk #3) appears.

8. After inserting the third floppy diskette (Setup Disk #3), click on the [OK] button.

[TIP]

Do as follows to change the application install destination.

1.Click on the [Change Directory] button.

2.Select a installation destination folder.

3.Click on the [OK] button.

After installation has been completed, the following confirmation window is displayed.

[TIP]

If the another window is displayed, set the new group name and click [Continue] button. (Select the
name from “group list” when you already have the name you want to use, and click [Continue] button.

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9. Click on the [OK] button.

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■ Confirming the communication environment (on the personal computer)

Confirm the settings related to the communication environment on the personal computer.

1. Select “Thermo-Collector” in the “Programs” accessed from the “Start” menu.

2. Select “Properties” from the “Comm” menu.

The “Properties” window is displayed.

3. Confirm that the settings are exactly as shown in the above figure.

If any of the settings are different, set them to the values given below.

Setup item Setting value

CommPort 1
Baud Rate 9600
Parity None
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 2

[TIP]

The communication port setting values vary, depending on the type of personal computer. For more
information, refer to the manual supplied with your personal computer.

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■ Confirming the communication

environment (on the main unit)

Confirm the settings related to communica­tion environment on the main unit. Con­firm that the settings are exactly as shown
in the following table.

If any of the settings are different, set them
to the values given below.

Setup item Setting value (Factory Settings)

Baud Rate 9600
Parity
Data Length 8bit
Stop Bits 2bit

Flow Control None

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None

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1. Press the [FUNC], [5], and [1] keys, in

order.

A screen for setting the communication environment
appears.

4. Press the [SET] key.

A screen for setting the data length appears. Con­firm that the displayed data length is as shown in the
following figure.

Data Len

8bit

5. Press the [SET] key.

A screen for setting the number of stop bits appears.
The displayed number of stop bits is 2 bits, which is
factory setting.

Stop Bit

2bit

6. Press the [SET] key.

A screen for setting the flow control method appears.
The displayed flow control method is None, which is
factory setting.

Flow

None

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Comm Set

2. Press the [SET] key.

A screen for setting the baud rate appears. The dis­played baud rate is 9600 bps, which is factory set­ting.

Baudrate

9600

3. Press the [SET] key.

A screen for setting the parity appears. The displayed
parity is None, which is factory setting.

Parity

None

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Returns to the communication environment setup screen.

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Comm Set

Press the [ESC] key repeatedly to return to the Home
screen.

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3.2 Basic operation of Thermo-Collector software

This section explains the basic operation of the supplied software.

■ Initiating Thermo-Collector software

1. Select “Thermo-Collector” in the “Programs” accessed from the “Start” menu.

At first, the model (of the Thermo-Collector) selection screen is displayed.

2. Click the text-box to select the model TM20.

3. Click on the [OK] button.

After the main screen of the software is displayed, the “Setup Tags/Logs - New” screen is displayed.

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■ Terminating Thermo-Collector software

Select “Exit” from the “File” menu.

■ Saving the setup data in a file

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1. Select “Save As” in the “Setup Tags/Logs” menu accessed from the “File” menu.

The “Save As” window is displayed.

2. Enter a file name in the “File name” field, then click on the [Save] button.

The setup data is saved.

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■ Loading a file containing the setup data

1. Select “Open” in the “Setup Tags/Logs” menu accessed from the “File” menu.

The “Open” window is displayed.

2. Select a file to be loaded, then click on the [Open] button.

The specified file containing the setup data is loaded, and the tag and log setup data in the file is displayed.

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■ Saving the measurement operator name data

The operator data is saved in a file different from that in which the tag and log data is stored.

1. Select “Save As” in the “Setup Persons” menu accessed from the “File” menu.

The “Save as” window is displayed.

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2. Enter a file name in the “File name” field, then click on the [Save] button.

The measurement operator name data being set is saved.

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■ Loading the measurement operator name file

1. Select “Open” in the “Setup Persons” menu accessed from the “File” menu.

The “Open” window is displayed.

2. Select a file to be loaded, then click on the [Open] button.

The measurement operator name file is loaded, and a list of operator names is displayed.

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■ Other functions (Menu functions)

“Setup T ags/Logs” submenu

“Setup Persons” submenu

New
Creates a new file for setting up operator names.

Open
Opens a file in which operator names have been stored.

Save
Overwrites a file in which operator names have been set.

Save As
Saves a file in which operator names have been
set under a new file name

Close
Closes the operator name setup screen.

Send
Transmits the operator name data file currently
opened to the main unit.

Print
Outputs the operator name data for the printer.

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New
Creates a new setup file of tags and logs.

Open
Opens a file in which tags and logs have
been stored.

Save
Overwrites a file in which tags and logs
have been set.

Save As
Saves a file in which tags and logs have
been set under a new file name.

Send
Transmits the tag and log setup data to
the main unit.

Print
Outputs the tag and log setup data for
the printer.

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New
Creates a new file for setting up comment.

Open
Opens a file in which comment have been stored.

Save
Overwrites a file in which comment have been set.

Save As
Saves a file in which comment have been set
under a new file name

Close
Closes the comment setup screen.

Send
Transmits the comment data file currently
opened to the main unit.

Print
Outputs the comment data for the printer.

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