TC-253B Temperature Converter
Contents
1. To replace the battery refer to Figure 2 and use the following procedure 1 Turn the TC 253B OFF and disconnect the multimeter and thermocouple 2 Position the TC 253B face down Remove the screw from the bottom case 3 Remove the bottom case 4 Carefully disconnect the battery from bottom case REPAIR Read the warranty located at the front of this manual before requesting warranty or nonwarranty repairs For warranty repairs any multimeter claimed to be defective can be returned to any authorized Amprobe Distributor or to a Amprobe Service Center for an over the counter exchange for the same or like product Nonwarranty repairs should be sent to a Amprobe Service Center Please call Amprobe or inquire at your point of purchase for the nearest location and current repair rates All Instruments returned for warranty or non warranty repair or for calibration should be accompanied by the following information or items company name customer s name address telephone number proof of purchase warranty repairs a brief description of the problem or the service requested and the appropriate service charge for non warranty repairs Please include the test leads with the meter Service charges should be remitted in the form of acheck a money order credit card with expiration date or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe or to the specific service center For minimum turn around time on out of warranty repairs please phone i2. AN AMPROBE TC 253B Temperature Converter Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover fuses disposable batteries or damage from accident neglect misuse alteration contamination or abnormal conditions of operation or handling Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe s behalf To obtain service during the warranty period return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor See Repair Section for details THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STAUTORY INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages this limitation of liability may not apply to you EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS A Attention Refer to Operating instructions Ground connection Battery WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS This instrument is designed to use external K type thermocouple as temperature sensor e Temperature indication follows National Bu
3. cluding battery 114 grams onoaouPWwN 11 Accessories K type bead thermocouple battery installed operators C EMC This product complies with requirements of the following European Community Directives 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility as amended by 93 68 EEC CE Marking Directive73 23 EEC Low Voltage does not apply to this product However electrical noise or intense electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of the equipment may disturb the measurement circuit Measuring instruments will also respond to unwanted signals that may be present within the measurement circuit Users should exercise care and take appropriate precautions to avoid misleading results when making measurements in the presence of electronic interference ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 1 Indoor Use 2 Operating Ambient 0 to 80 R H 0 to 35 C 0 to 70 35 to 50 C R H 3 Storage Temperature 20 to 60 C 0 to 80 R H with battery removed from Temperature Converter ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS MEASUREMENT RANGE ACCURACY INPUT PROTECTION 50 C 20 C 2 0 rdg 2 C 19 C 350 C 0 5 rdg 2 C 351 C 500 C 2 0 rdg 2 C 501 C 1000 C 2 9 rdg 2 C 60Vdc amp 24Vrms 58 F 4 F 2 0 rdg 4 F 3 F 662 F 0 5 rdg 4 F 663 F 932 F 2 0 rdg 4 F 933 F 1832 F 2 9 rdg 4 F ACCESSORIES TP 255A Replacement Bead Probe TP 254A mmersion Pr
4. n advance for service charge rates The Temperature converter should be shipped with transportation charges prepaid to one of the addresses service centers shown on the rear cover AAMPROBE Manual Revision Date 05 07 Manual Part Number 1564694 Information contained in this manual is proprietary to Amprobe and is provided solely for instrument operation and maintenance The information in this document may not be duplicated in any manner without the prior approval in writing from Amprobe Specifications subject to change Amprobe 2007 U S Service Center Amprobe Everett WA 98203 Tel 877 956 2680 Fax 425 446 6390 Canadian Service Center Amprobe 400 Britannia Rd E Unit 1 Mississauga ON L4Z 1X9 Tel 905 890 7600 Fax 905 890 6866
5. obe with Handle MH101KA Master Handle Probe TP110KA mmersion Probe TP120KA Surface Probe TP130KA Air Probe TP110KA TP120KA amp TP130KA require MH101KA Handle TP 255A Bead Thermocouple Temperature Range 40 C to 204 C 40 F to 400 F Tolerances 2 2 C or 0 75 from 0 C to 204 C 2 2 C or 2 0 from 0 C to 40 C Wire Length 1 meter with miniature plug Teflon tape insulated MAINTENANCE AWARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK REMOVE TEST THERMOCOUPLE BEFORE OPENING THE COVER GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1 The case can be cleaned with a mild solution of detergent and water Apply sparingly with a soft cloth and allow the TC 253B to dry completely before using Do not use hydro carbon or chlorinated solvents or abrasives for cleaning 2 All calibration and repair should be performed by an authorized service center or by other qualified instrument service personnel To maintain a thermocouple in good condition observe the following items e Avoid excess bending e Don t overheat the thermocouple e Avoid chemical reactions that can damage the thermocouple BATTERY CHECKING AND REPLACEMENT To check the battery 1 Turn the TC 253B OFF 2 Insert the output plugs V and COM to the input terminals of multimeter to DCV for autoranging type meter or 20 VDC or greater for manual ranging type meter 3 Read the display on the multimeter Replace the battery if the reading is less than 7 1V
6. rature Converter 2 If the instrument is used near noise generating equipment be aware that the Voltage output may become unstable or indicate large errors 3 Check TC 253B battery The multimeter should read gt 7 1 volts in the OFF position TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS 1 Warning do not measure the temperature of any surface that the potential exceeds 60 Vdc or 24 Vrms 2 Connect the plug of the thermocouple to the connector of the thermometer 3 Select the C F function desired 4 Insert the Output Plugs V and COM to the input terminals of Multimeter Set the Multimeter to DC mV or V range 5 Place the sensing point of thermocouple on the surface or environment to be measured 6 Wait until the reading stabilizes GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS This Temperature Converter conforms to the temperature voltage tables of the National Bureau of Standards and to the IEC 584 Standards for K type 1 Temperature Scale Celsius or Fahrenheit user selectable Input Single K type thermocouple Output to Meter 1mVdc per C or F Measurement Range 50 C to 1000 C 58 F to 1832 F Low Battery Indication if the reading is less than 7 1V Temperature Coefficient 0 15 x specified accuracy C lt 18 C or gt 28 C Power Requirements Standard 9V battery NADA 1604 JIS 006P or IEC6F22 Size Battery Life Alkaline 300 hours 9 Dimensions 122mm L x 46mm W x 30mm D 10 Weight in
7. reau of Standards and IEC 584 temperature Voltage tables for K type Thermocouple supplied with the thermometer e Inspect DMM TC 253B and thermocouple cable before every use Do not use any damaged part nNever ground yourself when taking measurements Do not touch exposed circuit elements or probe tips e Do not operate instrument in an explosive atmosphere e Voltages applied to the COM connector may be present on all other input connectors e Do not use this piece or any piece of equipment without proper training A WARNING e TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS INSTRUMENT WHEN VOLTAGES AT THE MEASUREMENT SURFACE EXCEED 24V r m s AC OR 60V DC TO AVOID DAMAGE OR BURNS DO NOT MAKE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS IN MICROWAVE OVENS UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Upon removing your new Temperature Converter from its packing you should have the following items 1 Temperature Converter 2 K type Bead Thermocouple 3 Operator s Manual FRONT PANEL Refer to Figure 1 and the following numbered steps to familiarize yourself with the meter s front panel controls and connectors 1 Red LED Flashing while turned ON 2 Function Switch Slide switch used to select measuring function 3 Output plugs Voltage output 4 Thermocouple Input Connector PREPARATION AND CAUTION BEFORE MEASUREMENT 1 Before measurement warm up for at least 30 seconds after connecting the thermocouple to the connector of the Tempe
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search