PerfectPrime TC0304 Datalogger Thermometer Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- PerfectPrime
Table of Contents
- PerfectPrime -TC0304 -Datalogger -Thermometer
- INTRODUCTION
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- SPECIFICATIONS
- SPECIFICATIONS
- TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT:
- SYMBOL DEFINITION AND BUTTON LOCATION
- OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
- SETUP SOFTWARE
- TUTORIAL ˝ QUICKSTART TO USE SOFTWARE:
- CUSTOMER SERVICE INQUIRIES
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
PerfectPrime -TC0304 -Datalogger -Thermometer
INTRODUCTION
The TC0304 is a 4-channel digital thermometer for use with any K-type thermocouple as a temperature sensor. Temperature indication follows the National Bureau of Standards and IEC584 temperature/voltage table for K-type thermocouples. It uses an RS232 interface to perform bi-directional communication with PC.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Date and Time must be set correctly for the data logger function to work.
SPECIFICATIONS
NUMERICAL DISPLAY:
4 digital Liquid Crystal Display per channel.
MEASUREMENT RANGE:
- 200°C ~ 1370°C -328°F ~ 2498°F
RESOLUTION:
- 200°C~ 200°C 0.1°C; 200°C ~1370°C 1°C
- 200°F~ 200°F 0.1°F; else 1°F
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE AT THERMOCOUPLE INPUT:
60V DC, or 24Vrms AC
ENVIRONMENTAL:
- Operating Temperature and Humidity: 0°C ~50°C (32°F ~ 122°F) ; 0 ~ 80% RH
- Storage Temperature and Humidity: -10°C to 60°C (14°F ~ 140°F); 0 ~ 80% RH
- Altitude up to 2000 meters.
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCURACY: AT ° 23 ± 5°C ˛
| Range | Accuracy |
|---|---|
| -200°C ~ 200°C | ±(0.2% reading + 1°C) |
| 200°C ~ 400°C | ±(0.5% reading + 1°C) |
| 400°C~1370°C | ±(0.2% reading + 1°C) |
| -328°F ~ -200°F | ±(0.5% reading + 2°F) |
| -200°F ~ 200°F | ±(0.2% reading + 2°F) |
| 200°F ~ 2498°F | ±(0.3% reading + 2°F) |
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT:
For ambient temperatures from 0°C ~ 18°C and 28°C ~ 50°C, for each °C ambient below 18°C or above 28°C add the following tolerance into the accuracy spec. 0.01% of reading + 0.03°C ( 0.01% of reading + 0.06°F )
NOTE:
The basic accuracy Specification does not include the error of the probe.
Please refer to the probe accuracy specification for additional details.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY:
Total accuracy=specified accuracy ± 2°C(3.6°F)
SAMPLE RATE:
3 seconds per period
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DIMENSION:
184×64×30mm -
WEIGHT:
250g Approx -
ACCESSORY:
K Type Bead Probe×2, Battery, Carrying Case, Instruction Menu -
POWER REQUIREMENT:
9 Volt Battery -
BATTERY LIFE:
Approx. 100hrs with alkaline battery -
AC ADAPTER:
9VDC ±15% 100mA -
PLUG DIAMETER:
3.5mm×1.35mm -
OPTION:
AC Adapter, Software program, RS-232 Connection Cable
SYMBOL DEFINITION AND BUTTON LOCATION
- This indicates that the minus temperature is sensed.
- : Centigrade and Fahrenheit indication.
- : Thermocouple Type Indication.
- : The Maximum value is now being displayed.
- : The Minimum value is now being displayed.
- : This indicates auto power-off is enabled.
- This indicates that the display data is being held.
- : The Battery is not social for proper operation.
- : It indicates the value below is the T1, T2, T3, and T4 Temperature sensor.
- : It indicates the value below is the T1-T2 sensor.
- : The reading is now under relative mode.
- K type temperature sensor T1 to the T4 input connector
- LCD display
- ON/OFF & Backlight button
- Hold button
- Relative button
- T1-T2 button
- MAX MIN function control button
- 8 °C, °F control button
- Oset calibration screw
- Digital output connector
- AC power adapter connector
- Tripod connector
- Battery cabinet cover
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
POWER˝UP & TURN ON/OFF THE BACKLIGHT
The key turns the Thermometer ON or OFF and the backlight ON & OFF. Press it once to turn on the Thermometer. Press it again for a moment to turn ON or OFF the backlight. Press and hold this button 3 seconds to turn OFF the power.
CONNECTING THE THERMOCOUPLES
For measurement, plug the thermocouple into the input connectors.
SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE SCALE
When the meter was powered on, the user may change it to Fahrenheit (°F) by pressing the “ °C/°F ” button and vice versa to Celsius.
DATA˝HOLD OPERATION
The user may hold the present reading and keep it on the display by pressing the “HOLD” button. When the held data is no longer needed, one may release the data-hold operation by pressing the “HOLD” button again. When the meter is under Data Hold operation, the “▲REL”, “MAX MIN”, “T1-T2”, and “°C/°F” buttons are disabled. (when you press “▲ REL”, “ °C/°F ”, “T1-T2” and “MAX MIN” buttons in HOLD mode, there will be two continuous beeps)
T1˝T2 OPERATION
When this button is pushed, “1 – 2 ” will be shown on the upper right-hand
side LCD display to indicate that the tester is under T1 minus T2 mode. The
temperature difference is shown on the right hand side display as shown in
Fig.
RELATIVE OPERATION
When pressing the “▲REL” button, the meter will memorize the present reading and the difference between the new reading and the memorized data will be shown on the display. Press the “▲REL” button again to exit the Relative operation. When the meter is under relative operation, the “°C/°F” button is disabled. (When you press the “°C/°F” button in relative mode, there will be two continuous beeps)
MAX/MIN OPERATION
When pressing the “MAX MIN” button the meter will enter the MAX/MIN mode. Under this model, the maximum value and minimum value are kept in the memory simultaneously and updated with every new sample of data. When the MAX symbol is displayed, the Maximum is shown on the display. Press “MAX MIN” again, then the MIN symbol is on the display and also the minimum reading. Press “MAX MIN” again, MAX, and MIN will blink together. This means that all these data is updated in the memory and the reading is the present temperature. One may press “MAX MIN” to circulate the display mode among these options. When the meter is under “MAX MIN” operation and “ °C/°F ”, the “▲REL” button is disabled.(when you press the “ °C/°F ”, “▲REL” button in “MAX MIN” mode, there will be two continuous beeps) To exit the MAX/MIN mode, one may press and hold “MAX MIN” for two seconds.
AUTO POWER OFF
By default, when the meter is powered on, it is under auto power-off mode. The meter will power itself off after 30 minutes if no key operation and no RS232 communication combination at power-on can disable auto power off. One may press and hold the “HOLD” button and then power on the meter and there will be two successive beeps to indicate that auto power-off is disabled and will not show up.
LOW BATTERY CONDITION
When the battery voltage is under proper operation requirement, the symbol
will show on the LCD and the battery needs to be replaced with a new one.
CALIBRATION POINT
| input | Adjust VR | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| 0 °C | VR1 | ± 0.1 °C |
| 190 °C | VR2 | ± 0.1 °C |
| 1000 °C | VR3 | ± 1 °C |
| 1900 °F | VR4 | ± 1 °F |
P.S Normally, performing offset Calibration with thermal stabled ice water through VR1 will give a very good calibration result.
DIGITAL OUTPUT
- The Digital Output is a 9600bps N 81 serial interface.
- The RX is a 5V normal high input port.
- The TX is a 5V normal high output port.
APPENDIX: THERMOCOUPLE PROBE SPECIFICATION
Model| Range| Tolerances| Description|
---|---|---|---|---
TP-K01| -50°C, to 200°C,| ±2.2°C or ±0.75%| with Teflon tape insulation
Maximum insulating temperature : 260°C|
Bead probe|
-58°F to 392°F| (±3.6°C or ±0.75%)|
| | |
TP˝K01:
probe for general condition measurements, especially for complex and hard-to-
reach places. 
DOWNLOAD THE PROTOCOL
DOWNLOAD THE PROTOCOL OF SERIAL INTERFACE HERE:
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SETUP SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED: WINDOWS XP/ VISTA/ WINDOWS 7/ WINDOWS 8/ WINDOWS
10
MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIRED:
- At least 50 MB of hard disk space available to install the software
- Download software here: https://perfectprime.com/pages/manual, locate your product under Thermocouple Thermometer, and download the software
TUTORIAL ˝ QUICKSTART TO USE SOFTWARE:
- Turn on the device
- Load the software and it should be connected automatically with the device. You can confirm by seeing values on the image of the thermocouple thermometer in the newly opened window, representing the temperature it is detecting.
- For live temperature reading click the “Start graphing real-time data” button on the toolbar”
- To save live data, click stop and click on the graph and click save
- To load data from logging, go to Datalogger on the toolbar and press load, to save to the computer, press saves when data is loaded, and after selecting the data to set you to want to save.
CUSTOMER SERVICE INQUIRIES
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References
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