the PEN HOME or ALARM buttons will store the new
settings. The unit will take one minute to exit ALARM
Set Mode once the ALARM button is pressed.
• If the ALARM is triggered, the LED will show as solid
red and the ALARM will sound. Press the ALARM
button to silence the audible ALARM.
ALARM RELAYS (KT6P5)
The SPST 24V 500mA RELAY contacts are normally open
and will close on ALARM conditions when the ALARMS
are enabled. RELAY contacts are always functional when
the ALARM is enabled. The RELAY will close only during
minimum and maximum ALARM conditions. RELAYS will
not operate under battery only power conditions.
7-DAY CHART ROTATION
0 TO 100°F
IMPORTANT
Dickson Chart Recorder accuracy specifications are only valid with the use of authentic
Dickson brand charts and pens. The specifications for chart printing, die cutting and paper
absorption rates, and the complementary bleed rate specifications of pens are critical factors
in determining system accuracy.
ON/OFF
The ON/OFF key turns the unit on and off.
PEN HOME
If the pen is located on the outside edge of the chart,
press PEN HOME to move pen to recording position. If
the pen is located on the chart, press PEN HOME to move
the pen to the outside edge of the chart.
ALARM (KT6P5)
• To set the ALARM, make sure unit is on and press and
hold the ALARM button. The LED will blink red rapidly
for about five seconds, then the LED will turn solid
green. Release the ALARM button and the LED will
turn solid red. At this point the display will show “On”
or “Off”. Pressing either the ADJUST-UP or ADJUST-
DOWN buttons, located on the back of the unit next
to the DIP SWITCH, will toggle the ALARM on or off.
• Pressing PEN HOME will scroll to the next ALARM
option. The options are as follows:
»
ALARM on or off
»
Pen 1 ALARM minimum
»
Pen 1 ALARM maximum
• In order to set pen ALARM minimum and maximum,
pressing ADJUST-UP will increase the ALARM value,
and pressing ADJUST-DOWN will decrease the ALARM
value. There is acceleration if the ADJUST-UP button
is held down.
• Repetitively pressing the PEN HOME button will scroll
through the three options until the ALARM button
is pressed to exit from ALARM adjust. Each press of
TO BEGIN OPERATION
1. Remove the protective pen cap.
2. Connect probe. Make sure the KTC probe is
connected firmly to the Replaceable Sensor™ and
that the Replaceable Sensor™ is plugged in firmly to
the chart recorder.
3. Insert 4AA batteries and plug in AC adapter (Reference
Guide on back). Unit will power on.
4. The instrument will move pen to the appropriate
readings.
5. Install the chart that matches the DIP SWITCH settings
(Reference settings label on the battery door to set the
correct dip switch positions for the chart)
6. Press the PEN HOME key to move the pen to the
outside of the chart. The pen is automatically raised
off the chart.
7. Remove the old chart, place the new chart on the
CHART HUB being certain that the edge of the chart
slides under the Chart Guide Clip located at the
outside of the chart.
8. Set the appropriate time. Set the chart time manually
by inserting a coin into the groove in the CHART HUB
and turning clockwise until the correct hour (and day
if applicable) on the chart is referenced to the timing
arrow (just to the right of the pen tip on the dial). Press
PEN HOME to move the pen back onto the chart.
The KT6 operates on AC power with an optional 4AA battery backup. Depending on
chart rotation selected and model; battery backup will last approximately 3 days.
Note: ALARM and RELAYS will not operate under battery only power.
LED Indicators
• Solid Green
—
AC Power with Battery Backup
• Solid Red
—
AC Power with Low Battery or No Battery
• Blinks Green
—
Battery Only
• Blinks Red
—
Battery Only (Low Battery)
To setup the KT6 recorder for your specific
application, you might need to change some of the
DIP SWITCHES. The DIP SWITCHES are located on the
back of the unit. Use a pen or small screw driver to
flip the switches.
Remember to install the correct chart to match the
corresponding DIP SWITCH setting.
GETTING STARTED
DIP SWITCH SETUP
QUICK START
KEYPAD AND BUTTON FUNCTIONS
POWER
1
2
3
CH1 = PINS 1,2,3
•
Pins 1 and 2 make contact
when CH1 is in alarm
• Pins 1 and 3 make contact
when CH1 is not in alarm
PEN
HOME
POWER
LED
ON/OFF
ALARM
(Alarm button on KT6P5 only)
RECORDING TIME
7 Day
#2 DOWN
24 Hour
#2 UP
RECORD IN °F OR °C
°F
#3 DOWN
°C
#3 UP
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Select the temperature range that matches the chart paper
0° to +100° F/C
#4 DOWN
—
#5 DOWN
—
#6 DOWN
-50° TO 0° F/C
#4 DOWN
—
#5 DOWN
—
#6 UP
-100° TO 0° F/C
#4 DOWN
—
#5 UP
—
#6 UP
-50° TO 50° F/C
#4 UP
—
#5 DOWN
—
#6 DOWN
0° to 50° F/C
#4 DOWN
—
#5 UP
—
#6 DOWN
50° to 100° F/C
#4 UP
—
#5 UP
—
#6 UP
0° to 500° F
#4 UP
—
#5 UP
—
#6 DOWN
0° to 250° F/C
#4 UP
—
#5 DOWN
—
#6 UP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Slide toggle UP for ON position
Dip Switches 7 and 8 are not active on this recorder
Slide toggle DOWN for OFF position
2
3
