F100 Precision Handheld Thermometer
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1. 000 Current H081 Left Rt Selects Up Down Changes Enter OK Any key to exit 12 Smart probe values will not be changed however Passive probe coefficients will be reset F100 14 001 2 Page 4 15 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 b Calibration Selecting this option allows the F100 to be calibrated this procedure will overwrite and replace the exiting calibration data The correct equipment environment and accurately calibrated resistors are required Note Selecting this option will overwrite the instrument calibration data Do not attempt to do this unless you have the correct equipment environment and suitably trained personnel The procedure is covered in separate documentation and requires a passcode to for entry c Reset defaults The instrument parameters can be set to the factory defaults Selecting this option will overwrite any existing passive probe coefficient data and reset the default values for the operational details To gain access a pass codes must be entered first Change Passcode Calibration Factory Defaults Diagnostics Passcode W000 Up Down changes Enter selects Clear coeff s Restore factory Defaults Enter if Yes Clear for No Note Selecting this option will overwrite all probe calibration data and settings Do not attempt to do this unless you have the correct equipment environment and suitably trained personnel Page 4 16 F100 14 001 2 AS2. ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 The batteries are located in a removable pack located on the base of the instrument The batteries may be charged in situ or the battery pack may be removed and recharged separately spare battery packs are available Refer to page 1 8 for additional safety information Note Batteries are shipped fully discharged The battery pack should be fully charged before first use It is shipped fully discharged The battery pack contains two NiMHi cells in series and a charger control circuit The battery pack must only be charged using the unit supplied Warning Only use the battery charger supplied Use of any other charger will invalidate the warranty and may lead to the danger of overheating and to permanent instrument damage The battery pack has a socket on its side that accepts the chargers connector The F100 may be used when the battery pack is being charged but its performance may be degraded Note It is recommended that the battery pack is removed from the F100 for charging Check that the small LED visible through the bottom of the battery pack flashes during charging Flashing ceases when the battery is fully charged Warning Take care not to short the battery packs contacts with any metal object when the pack is not connected to the instrument Warning Take care not trap any part of your hand when closing the battery compartment The AC
3. F100 14 001 2 Page 1 7 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 Important battery charger safety information The battery charger and battery pack are supplied for use with the F100 Warning Only use the battery charger supplied Use of any other charger will invalidate the warranty and may lead to the danger of overheating and to permanent instrument damage The battery charger supplied must NOT be used with other equipment Warning Do NOT cover the battery charger battery pack or instrument during charging Ensure air is free to circulate around these items during charging Warning Do NOT short the contacts on the battery compartment with any metallic object Page 1 8 O ASL 2005 F200 14 001 2 Setting up the F100 Important Probe safety information Care must be taken with probes used with the instrument The following safety information must be observed x Do NOT lift the F100 by any of the leads v Do ensure that long probe leads are kept away from areas where people could trip over them or become tangled in them v Do ensure the probe leads are kept in good condition Warning Because of the nature of the instrument probes can be excessively HOT or COLD during use Take suitable precautionary measures when handling probes Take care that you and other people working in the same area do not come into contact with the metallic probe or the insulating sheath near the probe which will
4. vi vii viii 0 C 273 15 K 1 mK milli Kelvin 0 001 C one milli degree Celsius 1 milli degree C 0 001 C 1m C 1mK 1 8m F 1 milli degree F 0 001 F 1m F 0 56mK 0 56m C Alpha or a is the temperature coefficient or temperature sensitivity of the platinum wire used in PRTs In general the greater the alpha value the better the PRT thermometer measurement reproducibility stability and performance Abbreviations for platinum resistance thermometers include PRT Platinum Resistance Thermometer Pt100 PRT with nominally 100Q resistance at 0 C RTD Resistance Temperature Device NTC is an abbreviation for Negative Temperature Coefficient thermistors System accuracy refers to the overall combined accuracy of the F100 and thermometer F100 14 001 2 Page 1 11 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 1 3 Principles of measurement The F100 measures the voltage V developed across the unknown sensor resistance R and the voltage Vs across a stable internal reference resistance Rs The voltages are proportional to the resistances so the thermometer resistance is derived from R R x V S This technique achieves immunity from slow moving time and temperature drifts in the electronics as it is not affected by voltage measurement gain variations or current source fluctuations In the same way that AC resistance measurement eliminates thermal EMFs switched DC achieves a similar advantage
5. 4 1 3 3 Channel options menu Channel A or Channel B Passive probes Only channel A operation will be covered channel A and channel B operate identically Press the Enter key to select the sub menu Note that the sub menu will be different for Passive and Smart probes The Channel sub menu is used to change the information about the Passive probe Page 4 6 F100 14 001 2 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 Units Temp Conv Channel B coefficients Logging Statistics Settings System Press the Enter key to select Probe Type A Passcode screen will appear see below A pass code must now be entered to proceed any further since altering the probe type or other probe information may lead to the Passcode 000 display of totally incorrect values Use the Up Down arrow keys to increment or Left Rt Selects Up Down Changes decrement the digit highlighted by the cursor Enter OK Use the Left Right keys to mover to the next digit and use the Enter key once the correct pass code has been set this procedure helps to prevent inadvertent changes Once the code has been entered it will remain valid until power is turned off The pass code for Passive probe entry is 4300 Once this code has been correctly entered the following screen will appear There are two completely different probe types that can be used with the F100 e PRT or NTC Thermistor Thermistor The probe sub menu is used to s
6. Press the Zero 0 key to select this mode F100 14 001 2 Page 4 3 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 In Zero mode the instrument stores the last reading at the time of Zero key press and subtracts it from all subsequent readings lt continues to do this until it is either cancelled by pressing the Zero Zero offset value O 00 a C 022 048 10 24 3 o ret Zero mode indication alternates with the conversion Zero mode also works on differential measurements A B In this case both channels values are key again or until power is removed chA s F100 1234 PRT4 frozen at the time the key is pressed The absolute value in the example above is replaced by the relative difference value To cancel the relative measurement mode press the Zero 0 key again Zero mode is cancelled when power is turned off 4 1 2 3 Selecting run hold mode I Instrument measurements stop completely when Hold mode is active This is indicated on the bottom left of the display where Hold mode indication alternates with the current conversion method providing a flashing indication Hold mode may be used when the F100 is in differential mode Cha s F100 1234 PRT4 Hold mode indication alternates with the conversion Hold 10 24 ay Press the Hold m key to alternate between run and hold modes Hold mode is cancelled when power is turned off 4 1 2 4 Backlight key The backli
7. also be hot cold Precautions apply both during use or when moving the probe from one position to another Warning Probes may be immersed in various chemicals during use Some of these chemicals may be dangerous or harmful even when the probe is cold Always assume that the probe has been used this way and DO NOT touch the probe without suitable protective clothing F100 14 001 2 Page 1 9 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 This page is intentionally left blank Page 1 10 F200 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 1 0 Introduction 1 1 Overview The F100 Precision Handheld Thermometer is a highly accurate instrument designed for laboratory commercial and industrial temperature measurement and calibration applications Features include Two input channels A large graphic LCD display for excellent viewing of temperature measurement values and instrument settings USB communication interface as standard for automated monitoring and calibration applications Calibration against traceable external standards The F100 will operate with all 4 wire Pt100 100 ohm Platinum Resistance Thermometers PRTs and with virtually all NTC thermistors Temperature measurement units are user selectable and can display C F K and Q Overall system accuracy will depend on the sensor quality and calibration see the specification section 1 2 Definitions and Terminology i ii iii iv V
8. are to Stop logging and to Review the log 1 gt b Setup Use this menu item to set the logging interval points will then be logged at this interval Any time interval between 2 seconds and 59 minutes 59 seconds can be used The example below is set for logging to take place every 5 minutes the hour values are not active for logging interval setting Start History Setup 0 Review Clear mm ss Intvl 00 09 00 Set a time interval to match your requirements Logging at slower data intervals effectively increases the total period for which data can be logged Either select the required interval with the Enter key or use the Clear key to return to the Measurement Menu c Review Selecting this option will display the Review menu A message will be displayed if there are no results in the log F100 14 001 2 Page 4 11 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 The log shown has 230 results for channel A in units of C logged every 2 seconds Use the Down key to scroll through the logged readings one page at a time Press the Clear key A to return to the logging menu pressing the clear key again will return to the Measurement Menu Logging ceases at power off d Clear Selecting this option will clear the log immediately and return to the previous menu 4 1 3 5 Statistics menu The F100 provides statistics on the data collected Statistical information is calculated continuously from the moment st
9. automatically clear any statistics The current measurement units are retained when power is removed Having selected the new units press the Menu key to return to Measurement Mode 4 1 3 2 Channel options menu Channel A or Channel B Smart probes When Smart probes are used the calibration data is stored in the probe the coefficients held in the F100 are not required or used F100 14 001 2 Page 4 5 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 Note Smart probes use their own internal calibration data The instrument coefficients are ignored when a Smart probe is attached Only channel A operation will be covered channel A and channel B operate identically Press the Enter key to select the sub menu Note that the sub menu will be different for Smart and Passive probes The Channel sub menu is used to review the information about the Smart Probe and to review the coefficients used by the Smart probe units Channel B Logging Statistics Settings System A SMP Ver E Lock 00 Type PRT wire 4 conv DIN Up Dn Prv Nxt SMP Coefficient Menu is covered in section 4 1 2 SMP Probe Into SMP Coe 1c1ents Press the Enter key to select Smart probe information The display will look similar to the one shown The values held by the Smart probe are displayed Use the Up Dn keys to display more of the values held within the probe Refer to the section on Smart probes for further details the
10. battery charger provides various interchangeable mains connectors select the one that you require see the charger pack for details Page 3 6 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 Note Disconnect the charger when not in use 3 5 3 Name plate s The instrument rating plate shows the instruments maximum power consumption and instrument serial number The label on the battery charger shows its AC voltage range and operating supply frequency and current 3 5 4 USB Communication interface connector The USB connector is fitted as standard see figure 3 5 Communication requires the installation of the USB driver on a PC see the separate information supplied on the CD A standard USB cable is supplied with the F100 The instrument can be used with ASL s ULOG program supplied on the CD or simply used to transmit ASCII data which may be recorded using a simple terminal program The F100 is designed to work with power supplied by a USB connector that is suitably supported by a PC Note The power supplied by a USB cable connected to a PC may be noisy ASL can accept no responsibility for any performance degradation for a F100 connected or powered this way F100 14 001 2 Page 3 7 ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 This page is intentionally left blank Page 3 8 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Operating the F100 4 Operating the F100 4 1 Instrument operating modes The instrument has two operating
11. mild detergent Do not allow water to enter the instrument Warning Never use alcohol or thinners as these will damage the instrument Never use a hard or abrasive cloth or brush Page 11 1 F100 14 001 2 ASL 2005 Cleaning and Maintenance This page is intentionally left blank Page 11 2 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 12 Service and Warranty F100 equipment and accessories unless stated otherwise are covered by a 12 month warranty on parts and labour from the date of dispatch from ASL This warranty does not include costs incurred in returning the equipment to the factory for repair 12 1 Technical Support For all technical support repair warranty and service inquiries please contact Isotech North America 158 Brentwood Drive Unit 4 Colchester VT 05446 Phone 802 863 8050 Fax 802 863 8125 Email sales isotechna com Web www isotechna com F100 14 001 2 Page 12 1 ASL 2005
12. modes e Measurement Mode that displays the measurement readings and status information e Menu Mode that lets you select and alter the instrument operation and its settings 4 1 1 Measurement Mode In Measurement Mode the LCD displays the current reading temperature or resistance the unit symbol the channel and type of sensor selected and conversion method the time of day is also shown This is the normal operating display for the F100 The display will look similar to the one shown below Channel ChA using a Smart probe serial number if one 4 wire sensor PRT4 Tcha s F100 1234 PRTA Current reading with units displayed 2 2 479 oc ITS 90 10 24 33 This display always reflect the operation of the instrument showing the current reading s and settings Readings are updated at the normal conversion rate of one every two seconds 5 The time text will be replaced by Logging or Remote when these modes are selected Page 4 1 F100 14 001 2 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 4 1 2 Menu Mode E key In menu mode the LCD displays the various options available to control F100 operation Press the Menu key E to select the menu screen C i annel A Current menu highlighted Channel B Logging Statistics Settings System The highlighted reverse video background shows the menu item that will be selected when the Enter key Y is pressed U
13. 3 1 The Front Panel LCD display Inputs at rear Figure 3 1 Front panel 3 2 About the display screen The large graphic LCD screen is your direct link to the instrument presenting you with the measurement results and information or menus to set and control the instrument The LCD screen is designed for reflective viewing under normal ambient lighting a backlight is provided for use when ambient conditions are darker 3 3 The Keypad The F100 keypad is shown below The keys are used to select the various menu options Generally no more than two menu levels are used A few infrequently used options require three menu levels Operation is simple once you are familiar with instrument It may help to have the instrument to hand when reading through these sections Refer to section 4 for a detailed description of how to use the keys to operate the instrument Page 3 1 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 AXA AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS LABORATORIES Function Menu display Backlight Up arrow Down arrow Left arrow Right arrow Clear view statistics Enter Channel and differential select Zero offset reading li Hold reading D Power on off A D lt 1 WA lt gt xm gt wo Figure 3 3 F100 Keypad 3 3 1 Keypad overview The red Power key turns power on and off to the F100 The F100 uses a menu system The Menu El key is loca
14. AGGOSSOMIES eie e eua a aae WA cote snare tee eE Aa Recents 9 3 10 SPECIF CAT O N 2 dio 10 1 10 1 Resistance thermometer Measure Mel ooooccccccncccccnononnncconnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnncncrnnnn cnn naar nn cnn nnnnnnnnrinnnncinnnnnns 10 1 10 2 TDiSpPlaV n ii dais 10 1 10 37 Soo lh E aia aii 10 1 10 4 En ai e deine 10 2 10 5 Dimensions ANA wightii naaa tad ph bavi ie obte bes 10 2 11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE oooccocccccinccconnennnnnnnncnnnercnn rene rene 11 1 sk Cleaning ainia AA laa 11 1 12 SERVICE AND WARRANT conncccccccccnincccnnennnnnennnrrnare reee 12 1 121 Technical SUppolt s tica ada diari 12 1 Page 1 4 F200 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 Conventions used in this manual Structure of manual The manual is divided into sections Each section deals with a specific topic or related topics Sections are displayed in a regular bold typeface for example 1 0 Introduction Sections are sub divided into sub headings for example 1 1 Features These may also be subdivided in turn Terminology The terms Precision thermometer thermometer F100 and instrument are used interchangeably in this manual Warnings and Notices These appear in the body of the text clearly displayed with a box surrounding the text The first word within the box displays the type Warning or Note A Warning double box is designed to draw attention to an aspect that may cause danger to the user or damage to the instrument A Note single box is u
15. AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS LABORATORIES F100 Precision Handheld Thermometer User Manual Isotech North America 158 Brentwood Drive Unit 4 Colchester VT 05446 Phone 802 863 8050 Fax 802 863 8125 Email salesOisotechna com Web www isotechna com Page 1 1 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 Revision history Original version 9 September 2005 Previous releases Issue 1 August 2005 Issue and date Description of change Issue 2 10 12 05 Manual updated to reflect changes to the structure of the menu system and different screen layouts Battery pack insertion and removal information added Page 1 2 O ASL 2005 F200 14 001 2 Setting up the F100 1 Table of Contents Tiss TABLE OF CONTENTS 0 a 1 3 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL 0 ccsceseesseeseensseesseeeseeeseeesseessnesseasseesseesseesseesseessnesenesneenenessnenes 1 5 Structure 0f manual iia in Rete a Renee A E 1 5 TE MINO OO itunes E A ri 1 5 Wiarnings and Notices iia ts 1 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ooococccccciocccicncnnncninanennn nn 1 6 IMPORTANT BATTERY CHARGER SAFETY INFORMATION ccsscssscsseesseesseesseesseeenseeseeeseneeseesseeesneeees 1 8 IMPORTANT PROBE SAFETY INFORMATION coocccoccccccccccocccnnncncaanenancr cananea rre nene 1 9 1 0 INTRODUCTION coo coi di 1 11 1 1 AO A TN 1 11 1 2 Definitions and Terminol0gy a a ll lc eddies 1 11 1 3 Principles O m
16. L 2005 Operating the F100 d Diagnostics menu The last menu is not available without entry of the correct pass code F100 14 001 2 Page 4 17 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 This page is intentionally left blank Page 4 18 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Operating the F100 4 1 4 Setting up Temperature measurement To enable accurate resistance to temperature conversion to be carried out by the instrument PRT or characterisation data is required for both e temperature conversion algorithm and e temperature conversion algorithm coefficients For Thermistors characterisation data is only required for e temperature conversion algorithm coefficients The data can be stored in either a Smart probe or the instruments internal non volatile memory Passive probe each thermometer input channel stores one set of PRT Thermistor characterisation data See the relevant section above for details on entering the data 4 1 4 1 Temperature measurement with Smart probe s If a Smart probe is detected on a selected input channel the PRT calibration data is loaded directly from the Smart probe Smart probe data always takes precedence over the internal F100 coefficient data but does not overwrite the instrument data 4 1 4 2 Instrument calibration This is not usually a customer option refer to separate documentation 4 1 4 3 Firmware Version The firmware version is shown on the LCD when the instrument is first power
17. Switched DC works by reversing the current flow on alternate measurement cycles and taking the average value thereby minimising any thermal EMF offsets from the measurement For PRTs the relationship between resistance and temperature varies slightly from one PRT to another Therefore no matter how accurately the F100 measures the PRT resistance if the relationship between resistance and temperature for a particular PRT is not known accurate temperature measurement is not possible For thermistors the relationship depends totally on the thermistor type and specifications The F100 uses PRT and thermistor calibration data to overcome this problem and calculates the result from temperature conversion functions stored in either the sensors SMART connector or the F100 s internal non volatile memory This method enables the F100 to convert resistance to temperature uniquely for each sensor used It is very important therefore that a sensor without a SMART connector is used on a properly configured input channel and that the probes coefficients are correctly entered into the instrument Note For non Smart probes always check that the coefficients are correct set for the probe being used Failure to do so may lead to incorrect measurements System accuracy is a combination of the F100 accuracy in measuring sensor resistance and the calibration uncertainty placed on PRTs and thermistors by the calibrating labo
18. The first character of the coefficient will be highlighted in this case the This is the current cursor position Use the Up and Down keys to change from to and back again as required Once the digit value is correct use the Left or Right key to select the next digit to be set Left Rt n gt Up DAUN Use the Enter key once the complete Enter coefficient has been edited correctly alternatively use the Clear key to abandon editing and move back to the previous menu The coefficients will be set to the value shown when the Enter key is pressed Once the first coefficient has been edited and accepted the screen will scroll if more than three coefficients are required For example after entering Ro the following screen will appear 9 Data entry is very similar for thermistor coefficients F100 14 001 2 Page 4 9 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 ChA DIN A 3 90830e 03 B 5 77500e 03 C 0 01500e 04 Up Down Move u gt Enter Edit 4 1 3 4 Data logging menu The F100 can log data Logging status when the log is on is always shown on the bottom right hand corner of the measurement screen see section 4 1 1 The instrument is capable of logging a maximum of 8000 data points The currently selected channel is logged i e channel A channel B or the difference A B the currently selected conditions are used The logging interval may be set so the length of time spent logg
19. a value to provide a conversion of resistance to temperature in accordance with BS EN60751 ITS 90 standard e CVD coefficients Callendar van Dusen used for calibrated industrial or low alpha PRT s of 0 00385 e ITS 90 coefficients used for calibrated high alpha PRT s of values 0 003926 to 0 003928 For Thermistors the instrument provides one standard algorithms for converting resistance to temperature e Steinhart and Hart Both PRT and Thermistor probes must be correctly calibrated to provide their most accurate performance The F100 can store calibration data for each of the two channels only required when passive probes are being used For Passive probe PRTs the coefficients are set from this sub menu Page 4 8 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Operating the F100 units Probe Type Channe A Tem Conv Channel 6 Coefficients Logging Statistics Settings System In this example the edit screen for CVD ChA CVD coefficients is shown the first character Ho 1 00000e 02 R will be highlighted The screen is still i P he in Review Mode this is the only mode for Up Down Move DIN conversion probes Enter Note The parameters are always fixed for DIN probes and cannot be changed In Review Mode the R of the Ro coefficient will be highlighted Press the Enter key to change to Edit Mode The display will now look similar to the one shown note that the text on the top line has changed to Edit
20. a logging Brightness Timeouts ADC Mode Left Rt Selects apen he Changes Cclr Enter Exits d ADC mode menu The F100 has been set to 50 Hz amp 60 Hz reject rejection filter by default Select 50 Hz or 60 Hz depending on the operational mains frequency in your area This can provide better noise rejection See the menu screen shown below Select the appropriate frequency Brightness 50 60 Hz Reject Timeouts 50 Hz Reject Time amp Date 60 Hz Reject 11 The clock battery is contained inside the instrument case the battery pack is not used by the real time clock Page 4 14 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Operating the F100 4 1 3 7 System menu The system menu allows the various other instrument parameters to be set Change Passcode Calibration Factory Defaults Diagnostics a Change Passcode Selecting this option allows the F100 System pass code to be set to another value The System pass code is required to reset all the default instrument settings i e all values apart from the instrument calibration itself The current pass code has to be entered correctly before a new code can be set The pass code for entry to the menu is 5080 Use the Up and Down keys to change the pass code value Press Enter when the current pass code is correct The new value can then be set Calibration Factory Defaults Passcode EJO80 Diagnostics Left Rt Selects Up Down Changes Enter OK Old Code
21. alibration information and the F100 must be set up with the calibration information for each probe used and each time the probe is changed Probe connection information for both PRTs and thermistors is shown below viewed looking towards the sockets Shield Figure 3 4 1 4 Wire SMART probe PRT thermistor input Two wire PRTs thermistors must have the probe pins1 amp 2 connected together and also pins 4 amp 5 connected together F100 14 001 2 Page 3 3 ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 Shield PRT or thermistor Figure 3 4 2 4 Wire Passive probe PRT thermistor input Page 3 4 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 3 5 Battery Pack USB communications connector Battery pack removed from the Battery charger input connector Figure 3 5 Base of the F100 showing the battery back removed The instrument operates from battery power or from a powered USB cable when connected to a PC The battery pack is replaceable 3 5 1 Removing and replacing the battery pack To remove the battery pack press the latching tab and slide the battery pack back See figure 3 6 for details Figure 3 6 Removing and replacing the battery pack To replace the battery pack place the pack in position before sliding home See figure 3 6 for details Do check that the battery pack is securely in position before using the instrument 3 5 2 Battery charger F100 14 001 2 Page 3 5
22. atistics are cleared see sub menu Changing any parameter that affects the calculation e g units will automatically clear and restart calculation The display is frozen while the values are viewed although data collection still continues unirte Exit Channel A Channel B ch Logging Mn 2 Statistics MX 2 Settings Mean 23 405 45 55 System std dev 01 Total 1012 The Exit option is used to return to the Measurement Menu after viewing statistics Alternatively press the Clear key to return to previous menu without clearing statistics Page 4 12 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Operating the F100 The minimum maximum mean standard deviation and total number of readings are displayed on this screen Select Clear to immediately clear and restart the statistical calculations 4 1 3 6 Settings menu The settings menu allows the various other instrument parameters to be set a Brightness Selecting this option allows the brightness of the LCD backlight to be adjusted Use the Enter key once you are happy with the backlight intensity Use the Clear key to exit without altering the set value The current value set by the Up Down keys is shown in the middle of the display 56 in this case values range from 0 off to 100 full brightness g Set brightness Timeouts use Up Down keys Time amp Date Any key to exit ADC Mode 56 Note Do NOT leave the instrument for any length of time with this menu selecti
23. ble 7 2 Equipment Temperature controlled environment at 20 C 2 C Set of stable calibrated 1ppm resistors 3 ranges 6 resistors 7 3 Calibration procedure See separate documentation Page 7 1 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Operating the F100 8 Communications Interface 8 1 Introduction The F100 is fitted with USB communication interface as standard 8 2 Overview of the USB Interface Two modes of operation are available talk only mode and remote ULOG mode 8 2 1 Talk only mode Talk only mode can be set On or Off from the Options menu Talk only mode is useful for outputting data directly to a PC 8 2 2 ULOG interface Refer to ULOG documentation and software on the CD Page 8 1 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Options and Accessories This page is intentionally left blank Page 8 2 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Smart Probes 9 Options and Accessories 9 1 Accessories The following options are available for the F100 Description Part Number F100 Battery Pack Spare battery pack Smart connector FA SMART FA DIN5 5 pin DIN plug Adaptor box to allow connection to spade FA ADAP 250 terminal or free wire terminated PRTs UKAS system calibration at F100 CAL A 50 0 100 amp 250C UKAS system calibration at F100 CAL B 70 0 100 amp 450 C FA SC100 Soft carry case EXT C Probe extension cable DIN DIN A range of standard probes are avai
24. ded by the instrument may be impaired if the equipment is not used in the manner specified Only replace items or components with an approved or equivalent spare part All spare and consumable parts are available from ASL Warning The instrument is NOT designed to be used in an explosive atmosphere Warning The instrument is NOT designed to be used in medical environment x Do NOT use the instrument near water or in damp conditions x Do NOT clean the instrument with solvents x Do NOT insert objects into openings x Do NOT place the instrument battery pack or charger onto a hot or cold surface x Do NOT place any weight on top of the instrument battery pack or charger v Do ensure air can freely circulate around the battery compartment and power supply during charging v Do use the correct USB lead supplied Warning Do NOT open the case There are no user serviceable parts inside Page 1 6 F200 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 Warning Inspect cables and probes regularly ensuring that their insulation is not damaged Warning The instrument and batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations Please refer to ASL if the instrument is to be disposed of within the European Union General warning symbol This indicates that a hazardous condition or general danger may exist You must read the relevant sections in the User Manual Handbook before operating the instrument
25. easure Mica Ati 1 12 24 SETTING UP TAR F100 0 ce snc E E cae shae de otk eae desde cea Tecteevncen cenaduanecbaceensedeese T 2 13 2 1 Salety informations 8soci nets AA ie eed Hr ea 2 13 2 2 Unpacking the Instrument csi e Sole aa ie eee ae 2 13 3 ABOUT THE FDO T 3 1 3 1 Whe Front Panel cotton liada ade dnd dt 3 1 3 2 About the display Screen otr ia 3 1 3 3 IO idl Sas echh dng ek aia ta Sel E cd Ada gassed es ceee aed NT 3 1 3 3 1 Y AA ana aaa A E hottest 3 2 3 4 F100 thermometet inputs 2 242 2h nui nel ile a tl ia 3 3 3 5 Battery Packard tii iii 3 5 3 5 1 Removing and replacing the battery ACK 2 ccccccccccccesscceenceesneceseaeeeecaeeeeneeesaeenseseseaseesneeensneeesaess 3 5 3 5 2 Battery CharQe his cis aa neath eae ad 3 5 35 3 Name plate Susi a a eet eos eset 3 7 3 5 4 USB Communication interface CONNEC O ocoooccicccinocicnnnccnnccccnoncnnnncnnnnrn cnn rca 3 7 45 OPERATING THE 100 000 cis 4 1 4 1 Instrument Operating MOdES 10 5 Assen in ee it 4 1 44 1 Measurement Mode nuca aaa 4 1 412 M n Mode E key A eee ea 4 2 41 3 Oho MONUODLONS cia Ai eee 4 5 4 1 4 Setting up Temperature MEASUCMeN cccccccecenceeeneceteneeteeeeeeeneececaeeesseeeeeaeesseaeessneeeeeeetsnesenes 4 19 41 5 SMA PIODO TV Wii ati Ad 4 19 5 INSTRUMENT MEASUREMENT RANGE ccsssesseesseesseeesseesseesseeeseesseeeseeesseesseeseneseesneeeneeeesnenees 5 1 5 1 Instrument measurement working LANGE cee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
26. ed 4 1 5 Smart Probe review The Smart probe data can be viewed but not changed on the F100 The Smart probe data contains the following information First LCD screen Ver Smart probe data format version Lock Password protection state 0 Smart probe data locked can not be changed from the instrument 1 Smart probe data unlocked can be changed from the instrument 13 Any calibration data entered is retained for future use a Passive probe F100 14 001 2 Page 4 19 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 Type Wire Conv Serial No Source Cal date Due date Min limits Max limits Min since Max since Min ever Max ever Page 4 20 Probe type PRT or Thermistor Indicates the probe sensor connection details Selected method of resistance to temperature conversion algorithm to use DIN ITS90 CvD or Steinhart and Hart for thermistors Second LCD Screen Serial number of the Smart probe Company that carried out the Smart probe calibration Third LCD Screen Date of the Smart probe calibration Date the Smart probe calibration is next due Fourth LCD Screen Minimum resistance limit for the probe Maximum resistance limit for the probe Fifth LCD Screen Minimum recorded resistance the Smart probe has been exposed to since it was last calibrated Maximum recorded resistance the Smart probe has been exposed to since it was last calibrated Sixth LCD Screen Minimum recorded resistance the Smar
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28. elect between these two probe types this only gt applies to passive probes The currently selected sensor type is always shown at the top left of the measurement screen see the example shown in section 4 1 1 For example use the Down key to highlight the thermistor probe If this probe type is then selected using the Enter key the thermistor line will be highlighted instead when the menu is entered again Selection of PRTs is more involved since the conversion method must also be set at the same time as the probe type is changed The Temp Conv Temperature Conversion menu allows the conversion mode to be set for the currently selected probe 7 The values will wrap from 9 to 0 and from 0 to 9 8 The valid pass code will have to be entered once any of the three menu items is selected for the first time F100 14 001 2 Page 4 7 O ASL 2005 Operating the F100 units Probe Type O SEA B TN Logging Statistics Settings System This screen shows that the DIN CVD ITS 90 conversion method is currently selected for this channel Use the Up and Down o gt keys to highlight the required conversion method and then use the Enter key to select it For PRTs the instrument provides three standard algorithms for converting resistance to temperature The choice of algorithm depends on the PRT type and its calibration e DIN 1992 used for un calibrated industrial PRTs with 0 00385 alph
29. ent instrument Smart probes can be moved freely from channel to channel or instrument to instrument without the need to manually enter any data into the instrument 6 2 How Smart Probes Work Each Smart probe if fitted with a small non volatile memory device this device is transparent during normal temperature measurement The probe is interrogated before a measurement cycle and the probe data is read into the instrument for use in the measurement process 6 3 Smart Probe Data Security To maintain a high level of data security the Smart probe has a built in data lock If the data lock is set the Smart probe data cannot be modified 6 4 Smart Probe Calibration Supervisor To assist in maintaining valid calibration the instrument checks the Smart probe calibration date and compares it with the instruments current date If the Smart probe date is found to have expired the instrument will warn the user 6 5 Smart Probe Working Range Monitor The Smart probe working range monitor is used to monitor a Smart probes working range and to notify a user if it is used outside its specified range Page 6 1 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Operating the F100 7 Calibrating the F100 7 1 F100 Instrument calibration The dc bridge measurement technique used in the F100 is inherently very stable and linear However some small drift of the internal reference resistor may occur with time making periodic instrument re calibration advisa
30. ght is designed to be used for viewing the display in low ambient light levels Press the Backlight key to illuminate the display Once on the backlight will automatically go off after about 10 seconds alternatively press the Backlight key again to turn it off Page 4 4 F100 14 001 2 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 Note Using the backlight will dramatically reduce battery life by about 30 if used continually at full brightness The brightness level can be set on the Settings menu see later section Reducing the brightness value will increase battery life when the backlight is used 4 1 3 Other menu options This section describes the other options available through menu selection Generally these options are set once and altered rarely The set up is stored in non volatile memory and recalled when power is reapplied In the following sections the top level menu is shown followed by the sub menu s that it selects 4 1 3 1 Selecting Units Press the Menu key El to change the measurement units The Units menu will be highlighted Press the Enter key once to reach the Units selection menu TS A SEE Channel B Kelvin Logging Ohms Statistics Settings System Select the units required with the Up Down keys and then press the Enter key Units of Celsius C Fahrenheit F Kelvin K or Resistance Q can be selected the current units are shown on the Measurement Menu screen Changing units will
31. ing can be varied There are a finite number of data points that can be stored eventually the log will become full and logging will cease Logging is cumulative so that when logging is restarted after a previous session the log continues from the previous point to the end clear the log if you do not need the previous data points Press the Enter key to select the menu for the various logging options The exact screen display depends on the current logging status this example shows the screen displayed when the F100 is not logging units Channel A Channel B Statistics Settings System Data can be viewed logged at regular intervals the interval must be set before Start is selected and logging can be turned on or off Logging is started with the Start menu The Set up menu is used to set the current logging interval The previously logged values can be looked at when the Review menu is selected The Clear menu is used to set the clear the log Press the Enter key to select the various logging options Page 4 10 F100 14 001 2 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 units Channel A Channel B Statistics Settings System a Start Log Selecting this menu option will immediately start logging Next time the logging menu is selected once logging has started the menu will change to the one shown Only two options are available now Logging will Review continue in the background so the only options available
32. lable Order Suffix Description 1000 un calibrated PRT range 50 to 200 C Smart connector 1000PRT UKAS calibration at 50 to 200 C Smart connector 1000 un calibrated PRT range 50 to 250 C T100 200 1S T100 200 1S NAM T100 250 1S Smart connector 1000PRT UKAS calibration at 50 to 250 C Smart connector 1000 un calibrated PRT range 70 to 450 C Smart connector 1000PRT UKAS calibration at 70 to 450 C Smart connector T100 250 1S NAM T100 450 1S T100 450 1S NAM For non Smart i e Passive probe versions of the above substitute a D suffix in place of the S For example T100 450 1S NAM becomes T100 450 1D NAM if the Smart connector is not required F100 14 001 2 Page 9 3 ASL 2005 Options and Accessories This page is intentionally left blank Page 9 4 F100 14 001 2 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 10 Specification 10 1 Resistance thermometer measurement PRT characterisation Thermistor characterisation Resistance measurement range PRT Resistance measurement range Thermistor Temperature measurement range Accuracy Display resolution Resistance measurement uncertainty Temperature coefficient resistance measurement Long term stability resistance measurement Temperature measurement uncertainty Pt100 Pt100 sense current User selectable measurement display units Input channels Input connection Mea
33. nce more to Read Only return to Measurement Mode Alternatively press the rd flea Move Clear Exit Enter key to return the F100 immediately to Measurement Mode these actions generally applies to all lower level menu options No changes can be made in this example When changes are made all settings are stored and retained when power is removed 4 1 2 1 Selecting the thermometer input channel and differential mode A B key The channel Select key A B is used to change between channels and also to select the differential operational mode A B The channel selection order is Channel A gt Channel B gt Channel A B gt Channel A A missing or faulty probe will be indicated on the display by a series of dashed lines In differential mode when both channel A and channel B have probes connected the screen will look similar to the following example The asterisk next to the ChA and ChB legends will alternate as readings are updated cha 22 048 Differential mode ChB 22 090 indicator Probe conversion for y 0 0 4 2 current channel a O C CVD 11 53 08 The probe conversion indicator bottom left displays the conversion method for the current reading and so will alternate if the two channels have different conversion methods 4 1 2 2 Selecting relative temperature measurement 0 key The instrument displays a reading value relative to a fixed offset in Zero or relative mode
34. nits selection in the example above Further menu options may follow once the Enter key is pressed Press the Up A and Down Y keys to move through Units the options Pressing an up down key will move the reverse Channel B video selection one line up or down one line Once the Logging Statistics selection is correct press the Enter key So for example to Settings System change channel A options press the Down key V once to obtain the display shown Now press the Enter key once to select this option The following screen will appear when a Smart probe is connected to channel A The display will be different if a passive probe is attached instead Press the Down key W once to obtain this display The SMP Probe Info E SMP Coefficients SMP Probe Info line will be highlighted Now that this menu has been highlighted press the Enter SMP Probe Info key once to obtain the display shown The selection SMP Coefficients moves down one line and the SMP Coefficients line will be highlighted The selection line will wrap round from top to bottom or bottom to top on repeated arrow presses Page 4 2 F100 14 001 2 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 In this example pressing the Up or Down key will f chA s CVD display more of the Smart probes coefficients 1 00000e 02 Press the Clear key to return the display to the z h FER previous menu Press the Clear key A o
35. on on it is the only one menu where the backlight is on continuously Note When the F100 is battery operated using the backlight will dramatically reduce battery life The current used increases as the backlight intensity rises b Timeouts The F100 can be set to timeout after a preset period to save battery life by default the timeout is off Selecting this option allows the various timeout values to be set Use the Up and Down keys to select the required timeout and then press the Enter key to select it or use the Clear key to return to previous menu or the Menu key to return to the Measurement Menu de Statistical values are also displayed continuously updated on the Measurement Menu screen when the clear button is pressed while the F100 is displaying measurements F100 14 001 2 Page 4 13 ASL 2005 Operating the F100 Brightness minute Time Date minutes ADC Mode minutes hour hour hour c Time amp Date menu The F100 contains a real time clock The Time amp Date menu is used to set the current time and date The Menu key is used to change the settings Use the Up and Down keys to alter the value under the reverse video cursor Once the correct value is set use the Right and Left keys to move to the next field Use the Clear key to exit without changing the values The Enter key will set the clock to the new values It is important to set the clock correctly when using dat
36. ratory Page 1 12 F200 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 2 Setting up the F100 2 1 Safety information e Please read the safety information section before attempting to operate the F100 located on page 1 6 onwards 2 2 Unpacking the instrument When you unpack the F100 thermometer check that the following items are present before using the instrument F100 precision thermometer Battery charger Operator s handbook on CD Calibration certificate USB lead Thermometer probes if ordered will be packed separately Please contact the ASL Technical Services Group immediately if any of these items are missing or damaged Please retain the packaging In case of return servicing or calibration use the original packaging Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty and or incur additional costs outside the warranty period Please contact your agent when the original packaging is unavailable Thermometer probes if ordered will be supplied separately F100 14 001 2 Page 2 13 ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 This page is intentionally left blank Page 2 14 F200 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 3 About the F100 This section will introduce you to the features and functions of the F100 Precision Thermometer Each of the features is explained in turn Once the F100 has been set up to your particular requirements all the commonly used functions are available using single key strokes
37. sed to bring special attention to something important requiring action or avoidance Copyright O 2005 2006 ASL All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice Reproduction or modification of the whole or any part of this document in any form without Sheens written permission is forbidden except for internal use by an authorised dealer or agent Customers may make copies for internal use only Whilst efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented here Sheen can assume no responsibility for the accuracy of any information presented or the consequences of acting on this information Sheen also disclaims any representation that the contents are current However Sheen would be grateful for any comments on the layout accuracy or contents of this manual Sheen shall not be liable for problems or damages arising from the use or misuse of items servicing equipment procedures or options supplied by other companies ASL 275 King Henry s Drive New Addington Croydon Surrey CRO OAE U K Tel 44 0 1689 800799 Fax 44 0 1689 800405 email service aslltd co uk F100 14 001 2 Page 1 5 O ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 Important safety information Read and understand the user instruction manual before attempting to use the instrument The F100 is a handheld battery operated thermometer lt must not be used for any other purpose Warning The protection provi
38. surement configuration Input impedance Max common and differential mode input voltage 10 2 Display ITS90 Din90 BS EN60751 1996 IEC60751 1983 CvD BSEN1904 1984 IEC751 1983 Steinhart and Hart NTC 1 to 400 ohm 1 to 400 000 ohm ITS90 200 to 962 C Din90 200 to 850 C CvD 150 to 850 C Thermistor type dependent 0 02 C 20mk 0 001 C 8mQ 20 C 5 C 0 2ppm C 0 05mK C 25ppm 2 5m0 year 100 Q reference Over 200 to 800 C 0 01 C 1mA DC polarity switchable C F K or ohms PRT or thermistor 2x5 pin DIN 4 wire gt 10MQ 40VDC 28Vrms User interface display 128 x 64 LCD with optional backlight 10 3 Supply Mains charger supply voltage range Power consumption Supply frequency range 90 264Vac 3VA max 47 63Hz Page 10 1 F100 14 001 2 ASL 2005 Specification 10 4 Environmental Storage temperature range 20 C to 50 C Service temperature range 0 C to 40 C Specified operating temperature range 15 C to 25 C Operating relative humidity conditions lt 80 RH non condensing 10 5 Dimensions and weight Dimensions 232 x 97 x 53 mm L x W x D Weight 0 5kg 1 1 Ibs Page 10 2 F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Operating the F100 11 Cleaning and Maintenance 11 1 Cleaning Make sure the F100 is disconnected from the mains battery charger before cleaning Clean the outside of the instrument with a soft clean cloth slightly dampened with
39. t probe has been exposed to during its working life Maximum recorded resistance the Smart probe has been exposed to during its working life F100 14 001 2 O ASL 2005 Operating the F100 5 Instrument Measurement Range 5 1 Instrument measurement working range The instrument can detect the following conditions Open Circuit Probe Over Range measurement and Under Range measurement These conditions are shown by a line of dashes display on the LCD no reading 10 35 57 5 2 Measurement Ranges Measurement Units c Under R Over R Unit aa onversion nder Range Over Range nits Resistance None 0 400 000 ohms Temperature S amp H Thermistor dependent C F K Measurement Units Conversion Under Range Over Range Units PRT Resistance None 0 410 ohms Din90 201 851 C F K Temperature CvD 201 850 C F K ITS90 201 963 C F K 14 Because of the potentially high resistances of thermistors it may not be possible to determine the difference between connected and disconnected probes for these sensors 15 Steinhart amp Hart Page 5 1 ASL 2005 F100 14 001 2 Operating the F100 6 Smart Probes 6 1 About Smart Probes Smart probes are similar to passive probes except for one key advantage all the probe details calibration data and probe history are stored within the probe itself and not within the measurem
40. ted at the top right of keypad Use the Menu key to access to the less frequently used F100 functions The four Arrow A V 4 P keys are used to navigate through the menus the Enter and Clear keys are used to act on the menu selections The Backlight key located at the top left of the keypad provides LCD illumination when the ambient light level is too low for normal viewing The A B key is used to select one of the two channels A or B or the difference A B The Zero 0 key is used to provide relative offset readings The Hold 1 key is used to freeze the current reading 2 The F100 may also be set to power off after a preset period 3 The Clear key is also used to view F100 statistics press once to select the statistics page Press any key to return Page 3 2 F100 14 001 2 ASL 2005 Setting up the F100 3 4 F100 thermometer inputs There are two input channels two 5 pin DIN input sockets are located at the rear of the instrument These are designed to take either PRT or thermistor probes Channel A is colour coded red Channel B is colour coded blue Channel A red Channel B blue Figure 3 4 Rear panel Either channel can accept either Smart or Passive probes any combination of probes can be use together Smart probes described in section 6 0 contain their own calibration information and communicate this to the F100 as soon as they are used Passive probes do not contain c
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