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1. Q s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t 7 Setpoint Feature The TC100 allows the user to program up to 3 setpoints for each TC type including mV to set the setpoints complete the following proce dure 1 Turn on the TC100 and select the Source Mode 2 Select the TC type to be simulated and cor rect units either C or F 3 Press to see what is currently stored in each of the 3 setpoints 4 To store a new value adjust the output to the desired value then press the key 5 Repeat steps 3 amp 4 until all 3 setpoints are stored 6 Once the setpoints are stored press the key to recall the newly stored set points 7 Each press of the key will incre ment to the next stored setpoint Note Setpoints are non volatile and will remain in memory until changed 8 Min Max Datalogging When the TC100 is in the measure mode it will continuously monitor and store the minimum and maximum values for that particular input To operate the datalogging feature use the fol lowing procedure a s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t 1 Place the TC100 in the measure mode 2 Connect a thermocouple or probe 3 Clear the min max memory by pressing both keys min and max simultaneously The LCD will display CLR when the memory is cleared 4 Allow the unit to log min and max for as long as required Warning You may want to disable the Battery Save featu2. MARTEL LECTRONICS TC100 Precision Thermocouple Calibrator BETA CALIBRATORS s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t Table of Contents l Introduction 1 2 Accessories 5 3 Set Up Basic Advanced 5 4 Operating Procedure 6 5 Operating Connections and Precautions 7 6 Battery Save Feature 8 7 Setpoint Feature 9 8 Min Max Datalogging 9 9 Maintenance 11 10 Specifications 12 LE Waranty sate brain rir iad AAA 13 s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t TC100 1 Introduction The Martel TC100 is designed to be a simple to use high accuracy thermocouple calibrator capable of either simulating or reading J K T L E R S T B C or mV thermocouple types A standard thermocouple mini connector along with screw terminals for bare wire makes con nections easy while providing direct contact with the internal cold junction compensation circuitry When used as a thermocouple simulator the TC100 provides control which allow the user to either step in increments or decades 1 1 Customer Service Corporate Office www martelcorp com e mail sales martelcorp com Tel 603 434 1433 800 821 0023 Fax 603 434 1653 Martel Electronics 3 Corporate Park Drive Derry NH 03038 1 s and items go to w
3. 1 000 C 0 7 C 1 000 C to 1 800 C 1 2 C 1 800 C to 2 316 C CJ C Temperature Offset 0 05 C C outside of 23 5 C Warm up Time minute to specification Environmental Operating 10 C to 55 C Storage 20 C to 70 C 19 s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8 Power Requirements Battery 9 Volt alkaline 006P IEC 6F22 NEDA1604 Optional NiCad Optional AC adapter charger Mechanical Dimensions 5 7 x 3 15 x 1 43 14 47 cm x 8 00 cm x 3 63 cm Weight 12 ounces 340 grams Notes 1 Temperature standard ITS 90 11 Warranty Martel Electronics Corporation warrants all products against material defects and work manship for a period of twelve 12 months after the date of shipment Problems or defects that arise from misuse or abuse of the instru ment are not covered If any product is to be returned a Return Material Authorization num ber must be obtained from our Customer Service Department This number must be indi cated on the return package as notice to our Receiving Department to accept the shipment Any package not so marked will not be accept ed and will be returned to the shipper Martel will not be responsible for damage as a result of poor return packaging Out of warranty repairs and recalibration will be subject to spe cific charges Under no circumstances will Martel Electronics be liable for any device or circumstance beyond the value of the prod
4. SS will be displayed and you need to introduce the password 123 as follows Rotate the knob to 1 press SET key rotate to 2 press SET rotate to 3 press SET 3 You can toggle through all the thermocouple types by pressing TC TYPE key 4 Press SET key for the ones that you want to keep 5 The last TC type is mV By pressing TC TYPE key again you ll exit from this mode and return to normal operation 6 If you missed one repeat the entire proce dure again 4 Operating Procedure 1 Turn on power and select the desired thermo couple type by depressing the T C Select key Once the desired T C is selected it will remain in memory until a new T C type is selected A s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t 2 Select either Input or Output mode depending on whether you want to read a thermocouple or simulate a thermocouple signal 3 Connect the appropriate thermocouple to the mini connector or screw terminals on the top of the TC100 Note for best accuracy allow 3 to 5 minutes for the T C connector or wire to stabilize to the same temperature as the connector block 4 If you are using the TC100 in the output mode use the cursor control keys to select the decade to be controlled Note that the cursor is the line under a specific digit 5 Operating Connections and Precautions 1 When operating in the thermocouple output mode the TC100 has the ability to simulate up to 10 T C types plus mV i
5. all 8t 2 Accessories The following items are available for the TC100 calibrator Item P N AC adapter charger 1001 9V 120V 80013 220V 9V NiCd battery 1002 9V must use with above charger TC wire kit J K T E 80029 TC wire kit R S B N 80036 3 Set Up Basic Advanced Input Output lt Connection Block BETA GEA rC100 Selects TC Type J K T etc On Off MARTEL ELECTRONICS A n Toggles from Qo TC TYPE SOURCE Source to Toggles from Le Measure C to F gt F ser recall Recalls stored Setpoints amp recalls max value Digital Knob for Output Control Stores Setpoints amp recalls min value Cursor Control Keys Select Decade To Be Controlled FIGURE 1 R s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t Before beginning become familiar with the key pad layout and the configuration of the input output jacks See Figure 1 In the basic or as shipped setup the TC100 allows the user to step through all available T C types 10 plus mV In certain situations this may be confusing to infrequent users as to which type to use The optional advanced setup mode allows a Supervisor through password control to blank out or disable unwanted T C types so that only the proper T C types can be selected The fol lowing procedure outlines how this is done 1 Hold down the TC TYPE key at power up 2 The word PA
6. inimum of one 1 year It is therefore recommend that an annual re calibration be done to ensure operation within specification Contact Martel s Customer Service Department for re calibration information at 1 800 821 0023 or www sales martelcorp com 11 s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t 10 Specifications 1 year at 23 C 5 C of reading unless otherwise noted Output Voltage Range 10 to 75 000 mV Resolution 1 mV Accuracy 0 007 96 of reading 5 uV Output Impedance 1 Ohm Input Voltage Range 10 to 75 000 mV Resolution 1 mV Accuracy 0 007 of reading 5 uV Input Impedance gt 1 MegOhm Thermocouple Source M easure Types J K T E R S B L U C mV Resolution Source 0 1 C or F Measure 0 01 C or F Accuracy 0 5 C 210 C to 100 C 0 25 C 100 C to 1 200 C K 0 6 C 200 C to 100 C 0 3 C 100 C to 1 000 C 0 5 C 1 000 C to 1 372 C T 0 7 C 200 C to 150 C 0 3 C 150 C to 400 C E 0 5 C 200 C to 100 C 0 2 C 100 C to 1 000 C R 1 8 C 0 C to 250 C 1 0 C 250 C to 1 767 C S 1 8 C 0 C to 250 C 1 0 C 250 C to 1 767 C B 1 7 C 600 C to 1 000 C 1 2 C 1 000 C to 1 820 C L 0 5 C 200 C to 100 C 0 4 C 100 C to 900 C U 0 7 C 200 C to 0 C 0 3 C 0 C to 600 C E 0 4 C 0 to C
7. nstrument being used Use the calibrator only as specified in this man ual otherwise injury and damage to the calibra tor may occur 2 s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t N Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury Do not apply more than the rated voltage See specifications for supported ranges Follow all equipment safety procedures Do not use the calibrator if itis damaged Before you use the calibrator inspect the case Look for cracks or missing plastic Pay particular attention to the insulation surround ing the connectors Select the proper function and range for your measurement Make sure the battery cover is closed and latched before you operate the calibrator Remove test leads from the calibrator before you open the battery door Do not use the calibrator if it operates abnor mally Protection may be impaired When in doubt have the calibrator serviced Do not operate the calibrator around explo sive gas vapor or dust When servicing the calibrator use only speci fied replacement parts To avoid false readings which could lead to possible electric shock or personal injury replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator appears AN Caution To avoid possible damage to calibrator or to equipment under test Use the proper jacks function and range for your measurement or sourcing application A s and items go to www Instrumentation com or c
8. nto devices which measure thermocouples NOTE If the TC100 is improperly connected to a low impedance load either a short or near short the display will flash Thermocouple Thermocouple mini connector device under test 1Kohm or greater input impedance Use thermocouple wire for the type selected e g if a J T C is being simulated you must use J wire FIGURE 2 SIMULATING A THERMOCOUPLE OUTPUT s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t 2 When operating in the thermocouple Measure Mode the TC100 can be used to read the temperature of a thermocouple probe In this mode the TC100 will detect an open circuit Should the thermocouple junction mal function In this case the display will indicate OL It will also indicate OL if no probe is connected in the Input Mode Thermocouple mini connector Thermocouple Probe FIGURE 3 READING A THERMOCOUPLE PROBE 6 Battery Save Feature The TC100 incorporates an Auto Shut Off or Battery Save feature that will automatically turn off the TC100 after a preset amount of time up to 30 minutes The factory default setting is 30 minutes but can be changed or disabled by completing the following steps 1 Turn on the TC100 Closely watch the display during power up 2 The display will indicate the amount of time the battery save feature is set for off to 30 minutes Immediately adjust the knob to change the time period or disable the func tion
9. re before using the Datalogging Mode to prevent the TC 100 from turning off pre maturely 5 At any time press the min or max to display the value stored 6 Turning off the TC100 or changing modes will clear the memory Be sure to record your data before turning off the unit 1n s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t 9 Maintenance A Battery Selection The TC100 operates on a standard 9V alkaline battery or an optional rechargeable 9V Ni Cd battery For most applications the 9V alkaline battery will suffice however in heavy use appli cations the 9V Ni Cd may be a better choice The 9V Ni Cd battery supplied by Martel will offer approximately 7 hours of continuous use on a full charge the alkaline battery will yield about 25 hours The optional 1001 9V charger supplied by Martel will provide an overnight charge rate 10 12 hours and will also power the TC100 for bench use while maintaining a float charge on the Ni Cd battery Warning Never connect the AC adapter charger with the 9V alkaline battery installed To order the 9V Ni Cd battery or AC adapter charger contact Martel Electronics at 800 821 0023 B Input Protection The TC100 incorporates a fuseless input pro tection and will tolerate most misconnections up to 250 VAC or 250 VDC for up to 30 sec onds duration Because of this protection no fuse is required C Calibration The TC100 is designed to hold its rated accura cy for a m
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11. ww Instrumentation com or call 8t 1 2 Unpacking Your Calibrator Remove the packing list and verify that all equipment has been received If there are any questions about the shipment please call Martel Electronics at 1 800 821 0023 When the ship ment is received inspect the container and equipment for any signs of damage Note any evidence of rough handling in transit Immediately report any damage to the shipping agent NOTE The carrier will not honor any claims unless all shipping material is saved for their examination After examining and removing contents save packing material and carton in the event reshipment is necessary 1 3 Safety information Symbols Used The following table lists the International Electrical Symbols Some or all of these sym bols may be used on the instrument or in this manual Symbol Description WN AC Alternating Current U AC DC Battery C C CE Complies with European Union Directives mec pt s and items go to www Instrumentation com or call 8t Double Insulated Electric Shock Fuse PE Ground Hot Surface Burn Hazard Read the User s Manual Important Information Off O gt gt Ol eH On GB Canadian Standards Association The following definitions apply to the terms Warning and Caution e Warning identifies conditions and actions that may pose hazards to the user Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the i
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