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1. Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating the meter Repair or replace any damage before use If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired 2 PRC30 EU EN V1 2 01 13 300 561 8187 www IC i com information itm co Meter Description 1 AC adaptor input jack 2 Display 3 Power ON OFF 4 Source output adjustment arrow buttons 5 Set button 6 Unit button thermocouple type F or C 7 I O button 8 MEM memory STEP button 9 Backlight ZERO button 10 Input Output jacks and Thermocouple mini connector Display Layout 1 SOURCE mode icon ZERO function status icon Thermocouple type MEASURE mode icon Loop Power icon 2 3 4 5 6 Auto Power OFF active icon 7 Battery status icon 8 Measure mode value 9 Measure mode units icon 10 Datalogger memory location 11 Source mode value 12 Source mode units icon 10 EXTECH MEASURE at O ON O 5 6 7 4 a PEASURE ZZA 3 999 i se 2 zR J 9 1 E0URCEJ EM S 1 0 2999 12 13 13 Cold Junction Compensation CJC circuit status ON or OFF 3 PRC30 EU EN V1 2 01 13 300 561 8187 www IEI com information itm co Keypad Descriptions and Operation POWER BUTTON and AUTO POWER OFF FEATURE 1 Use the POWER b2. F Memory mA mV V Location M1 4 00mA 0 0 OmV ov M2 8 00mA 25 500mV 5V M3 12 00mA 50 1000mV 10V M4 16 00mA 75 1500mV 15V M5 20 00mA 100 2000mV 20V To change the values in memory J 2 3 4 Select the SOURCE mode Press the SET button to select the memory location to be changed Press the arrow buttons to adjust to the new value Momentarily press the MEM button to store the value The memory location icon will blink while the value is being stored 6 PRC30 EU EN V1 2 01 13 300 561 8187 www IC i com information itm co Modes of Operation Temperature MEASURE Input Mode of Operation tie Oy Or OD he Turn the meter ON MEASURE will appear in the display Press and Hold the MODE button for 1 second to select the temperature function Press and Hold the TYPE button to select the thermocouple type Momentarily press the UNIT button to select F or C Connect the thermocouple to the meter Read the measurement on the display Note See the keypad description section to turn CJC on off SOURCE Output Mode of Operation In this mode the unit can source the equivalent mV value for the temperature and the thermocouple type selected The values can be output either manually or stepped from memory as described earlier CON Gi P On NS Turn the meter ON MEASURE will appear in the display Press and Hold the MODE button to select the temperature function Press
3. Momentarily press the UNIT button to select mA or mV V Connect the Calibration Cable to the meter Connect the Calibration Cable to the device or circuit under test 00 EN OP Di P GN oe Use the arrow buttons to set the desired output value in the lower display The upper display indicates the actual current or voltage value being sourced If the upper display does not match the set value either the batteries need to be replace of the load impedance is beyond the specified range 8 PRC30 EU EN V1 2 01 13 300 561 8187 www GHD com information itm co Tilt Stand Hanger The rear stand is provides two methods for convenience in viewing 1 Pull the bottom portion of the stand out to place the unit on a flat surface for viewing 2 Pull the bottom and top portions of the stand out and then rotate the stand to allow the unit to be hung Battery Replacement When the battery icon appears on the display the six AA batteries must be replaced The battery compartment is located on the rear of the meter 1 Open the tilt stand loosen the captive Philips head screw and remove the battery cover 2 Remove and replace the batteries observing polarity 3 Replace and secure the battery cover All EU users are legally bound by the Battery Ordinance to return all used batteries to community collection points or wherever batteries accumulators are sold Disposal in household trash or refuse is prohibited gags Disposal Fol
4. EXTECH USER GUIDE INSTRUMENTS A FLIR COMPANY Multifunction Process Calibrator Model PRC30 EXTECH MEASURE rz 3 ZERO CD amp aD SS TYPE MODE STEP ZERO GOO CJC 300 561 8187 www GED com information itm co Introduction Thank you for selecting the Extech Model PRC30 This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and with proper use will provide years of reliable service Please visit the Extech Instruments website www extech com to check for the latest version of this User Guide Extech Instruments is an ISO 9001 certified company Safety International Safety Symbols This symbol adjacent to another symbol or terminal indicates the user must refer to the A manual for further information This symbol adjacent to a terminal indicates that under normal use hazardous voltages may be present J Double insulation Safety Notes Do not exceed the maximum allowable input range e Turnthe unit OFF when the device is not in use Remove the batteries if the device is to be stored for longer than 60 days Never dispose of batteries in a fire Batteries may explode or leak Never mix battery types Always install new batteries of the same type Cautions Improper use of this meter can cause damage shock injury or death Read and understand this user manual before operating the meter e Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery
5. and Hold the TYPE button to select the thermocouple type Momentarily press the UNIT button to select F or C Momentarily press the I O button to select SOURCE Connect the Calibration Cable from the meter to the device to be calibrated Use the A and Y buttons to set the desired output value in the lower display The upper display indicates the actual temperature or voltage value being sourced If the upper display does not match the set value check the batteries or the connections to the device being calibrated 7 PRC30 EU EN V1 2 01 13 300 561 8187 www GED com information itm co Current and Voltage MEASURE Input Mode of Operation In this mode the unit will measure up to 50mADC or 20VDC Turn the meter ON MEASURE will appear in the display Press and hold the MODE button for 1 second to select mA mA with loop power or mV Connect the Calibration Cable to the meter Connect the Calibration Cable to the device or circuit under test D Q de IN Read the measurement on the LCD display SOURCE Output Mode of Operation In this mode the unit can source current up to 24mADC at 1000 ohms or voltage up to 20 00V The current or voltage can be output either manually or stepped from memory as described earlier Turn the meter ON MEASURE will appear in the display Press and Hold the MODE button for 1 second to select a current or voltage function Momentarily press the I O button to select SOURCE
6. backlight on or off ZERO BUTTON In the MEASURE mode Press and Hold the ZERO button for 1 second to zero the meter 4 PRC30 EU EN V1 2 01 13 300 561 8187 www GED com information itm co OFFSET ADJUSTMENT The offset adjustment can be used to correct any known linearity errors with the thermocouple 1 Select the measure mode and a thermocouple type J K T E C R S N Press and Hold the SET button for 1 second to enter the offset adjust mode Press the A or Y button to change the offset value Press and Hold the SET button for 1 second to zero the offset value Momentarily press the SET button to save the change and exit the function akon gt lt Y and A BUTTONS The arrow buttons are used to adjust the output value in the SOURCE mode 1 Select the SOURCE mode 2 Press the gt or lt button select a digit for adjustment The blinking underline curser identifies the digit selected 3 Press the Wor Abutton to adjust the value of the digit Press and Hold the Wor A button to rapidly adjust the value SET BUTTON The SET button is used to manually step through the 5 stored output values 1 Select the SOURCE mode 2 Press the SET button and the value stored in memory location 01 will be sourced MEM 01 appears in the display 3 Each press of the SET button will step through the 5 memory locations The arrow buttons can be used to adjust the value in each memory location STEP MEM BUTTON The STEP MEM but
7. e T Type E Type C Type N 58 to 2498 F 50 to 1370 C 184 to 752 F 120 to 400 C 58 to 1382 F 50 to 750 C 0 1 measure 32 to 3182 F 0 to 1750 C 1 source Type R 32 to 3182 F 0 to 1750 C Type S 32 to 3182 F 0 to 1750 C 58 to 2372 F 50 to 1300 C Measure 10mV to 60mV 0 01mV Source 5mV to 55mV i Accuracy of reading 0 05 1 C 1 8 F 0 01 1digit Mode Function Range Resolution Accuracy of reading DC Measure Current 0 to 50mA 0 01mA Percent 25 to 230 0 1 Voltage 0 to 2000mV 1mV autoranging 2 to 20V 0 01V 0 01 1 digit DC Source Current 0 to 24mA 0 01mA Percent 25 to 125 0 1 Voltage 0 to 1999mV 1mV 0 to 20V 0 01V Loop Power Current 24 to 30VDC lt 50mA Copyright 2013 Extech Instruments Corporation a FLIR company All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form ISO 9001 Certified www extech com 11 PRC30 EU EN V1 2 01 13 u 300 561 8187 wow GED com information itm co
8. low the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at the end of its lifecycle Battery Safety Reminders e Please dispose of batteries responsibly always observe local state and federal regulations with regard to battery disposal e Never dispose of batteries in a fire Batteries may explode or leak e Never mix battery types or old and new batteries Always install new batteries of the same type 9 PRC30 EU EN V1 2 01 13 300 561 8187 www GED com information itm co Specifications 300 561 8187 Display Cold junction compensation Thermocouple Standard and Scale Current output capability Voltage input impedance Meter Power Auto Power OFF Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Operating Altitude Dimensions Weight iy www ie i com Dot matrix LCD 0 03 C per C 0 02 F per F NIST 175 ITS 90 24mADC at 1000 ohms 10kohms minimum 6 AA batteries or AC adaptor Meter automatically powers off after 10 minutes of inactivity 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Max 80 up to 31 C 87 F decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 C 104 F lt 80 7000ft 2000meters maximum 159 x 80 x 44 mm 6 3 x 3 2 x 1 7 225g 8 oz without batteries 10 PRC30 EU EN V1 2 01 13 information itm co Range Specifications T C Source and Measure Ranges 58 to 1832 F 50 to 1000 C Type J Type K Typ
9. ton is used to automatically step through the 5 stored output values The meter can be set for a single cycle of the stored values or a continuous cycle 1 Select the SOURCE mode 2 Press and Hold the STEP MEM button STEPSS single cycle and STEPSC continuous cycle will alternately appear in the display Release the button when the desired mode is displayed 3 In single cycle mode the meter will source the value displayed in MEM01 for 5 seconds The meter will then advance to MEM02 for 5 seconds This will continue through MEM05 and then step down through the memory locations The cycle will end when MEM01 has been reached In the continuous mode the cycle will continue until manually stopped 5 Momentarily press the MEM button to stop the cycle END will briefly appear in the display 5 PRC30 EU EN V1 2 01 13 300 561 8187 www GED com information itm co STORING VALUES INTO MEMORY There are 5 memory locations for each function The default values stored in the locations are Memory Type Type Type T C mV Location J K C R S N T E M1 0 0 C 0 0 C 0 0 C OmV 32 0 F 32 0 F 32 0 F M2 100 0 C 100 0 C 100 0 C 10 00mV 212 0 F 212 0 F 212 0 F M3 500 0 C 200 0 C 200 0 C 25 00mV 932 0 F 392 0 F 392 0 F M4 750 0 C 300 0 C 500 0 C 40 00mV 1382 0 F 572 0 F 932 0 F M5 1000 0 C 400 0 C 750 0 C 50 00mV 1832 0 F 752 0 F 1382 0
10. utton to turn the unit ON or OFF When the unit is powered up a short self test will ensue after which the display will stabilize 2 When the battery symbol flashes on the display replace the battery as soon as possible Low battery power may cause inaccurate readings and erratic meter operation 3 This instrument is equipped with Auto Power OFF which turns the meter off after 10 minutes of inactivity To override this feature press and hold the POWER button until the display icon ATP turns off UNIT BUTTON Momentarily press the UNIT button to select F or C in the temperature function to select mA or in the current function or to select mV V in the voltage function voltage is autoranging in the MEASURE mode TYPE BUTTON Press and Hold for 1 second the TYPE UNIT button to change the thermocouple type J K T E C R S N or mV in the temperature function I O BUTTON Momentarily press the I O button to select either SOURCE output or MEASURE input MODE BUTTON Press and Hold the MODE I O button for 1 second in the MEASURE mode to select the measurement function temperature voltage current or current with loop power CJC ON OFF In the temperature function simultaneously press the IO and MEM buttons to turn the CJC cold junction compensation on or off The CJC icon will indicate the status Note CJC should normally be ON Backlight BUTTON Momentarily press the Backlight button to turn the
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