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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

MODEL 502A 

K/J/T/E/R/S/N THERMOMETER 

 
 
 

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MULTILOGGER

APO HOLD        T1 T2

THERMOMETER

DISPLAY

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C/ F

[Limits]

[INVT]

SET [ ]

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INTRODUCTION 

The instrument is a portable digital thermometer that 
measures external thermocouples of type K, J, R, S, T, E, 
N. The thermocouples types comply with the N.I.S.T. - ITS 
90 standard reference temperature/voltage tables. The 
thermometer features a dual thermocouple input, an ad-
justable T/C offset and an RS-232 interface for uploading 
data to a PC using optional software and cable.       
 

SAFETY INFORMATION 

To avoid electrical shocks, do not use the device when the 
working voltages exceed 24V AC or DC. To avoid damag-
es to the instrument and/or physical burns, do not make 
measurements in microwave ovens. Avoid sharp bending 
of the thermocouple leads to prolong its life, especially 
near the connector. 
 

WARNING 

To avoid electrical shock, do not use this instrument 

when working voltages at the measurement surface 

over 24V AC or DC. 

 

WARNING 

To avoid damage or burns, do not make temperature 

measurement in microwave ovens. 

 

CAUTION 

Repeated sharp flexing can break the thermocouple 

leads. To prolong lead life, avoid sharp bends in the 

leads, especially near the connector. 

 

GENERAL 

Displays: 

Main Second Third the Main and 2

nd

 display 

panels are 4½ digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with 
maximum reading of 19999, these panels are use for 
displaying the value of T1 or T2. The Third panel dis-
plays the date, time, or the difference value of T1 to T2. 
When the input measurement is overloaded, the follow-
ing is displayed “

 

.

”. 

Battery: 

Standard 9V battery. (NEDA 1604, IEC 6F22 

006P). Battery life is about 100 hours when used with a 
carbon zinc battery. 

Dimensions: 

192mm(H) x 91mm(W) x 52.5mm(D). 

Weight: 

365g. 

Supplied Wire: 

4 feet type “K” thermocouple bead wire 

(Teflon tape insulated). Maximum insulation tempera-
ture 260°C (500°F). Wire accuracy ±2.2°C or ±0.75% of 
reading (whichever is greater) from 0°C to 800°C. 

Software download link: 

http://WWW.chy-meter.com//data/outer_web/1492-00502

A/1492-00502A-114.zip 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL 

Ambient Operating Ranges: 

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) <80% R.H. 

Storage Temperature: 

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) <70% R.H. 

Input Connector: 

Accepts standard miniature thermocou-

ple connectors (flat blades spaced 7.9mm, center to 
center). 

SPECIFICATIONS 

ELECTRICAL 

Temperature Scale:

 Celsius or Fahrenheit. 

Measurement Range: 

K-TYPE (0.1°) 

-200°C to 1372°C,   

 

-328°F to 2501°F 

J-TYPE (0.1°)   

-210°C to 1200°C, 

 

-346°F to 2192°F 

T-TYPE (0.1°) 

-200°C to 400°C, 

 

-328°F to 752°F 

E-TYPE (0.1°) 

-210°C to 1000°C, 

 

-346°F to 1832°F 

R-TYPE (1°) 

0°C to 1767°C, 

 

32°F to 3212°F 

S-TYPE (1°) 

0°C to 1767°C, 

 

32°F to 3212°F 

N-TYPE (0.1°) 

-50°C to 1300°C, 

 

-58°F to 2372°F 

*Based on the ITS-90 temperature standard. 

According to temperature standard ITS-90. 

Accuracy: 

K/J/T/E-TYPE 
 

±(0.05% rdg + 0.3°C) on -50°C to 1372°C 

 

±(0.05% rdg + 0.7°C) on -50°C to -210°C 

 

±(0.05% rdg + 0.6°F) on -58°F to 2501°F 

 

±(0.05% rdg + 1.4°F) on -58°F to -346°F 

N-TYPE 
 

±(0.05% rdg + 0.8°C) on -50°C to 0°C 

 

±(0.05% rdg + 0.4°C) on 0°C to 1300°C 

 

±(0.05% rdg + 1.6°F) on -58°F to 32°F 

 

±(0.05% rdg + 0.8°F) on 32°F to 2372°F 

R/S-TYPE 
 

±(0.05% rdg + 2°C) on 0°C to 1767°C 

 

±(0.05% rdg + 4°F) on 32°F to 3212°F 

Temperature Coefficient: 

0.1 times the applicable accu-

racy specification per °C from 0°C to 18 and 28°C to 
50°C (32°F to 64°F and 82°F to 122°F) 

Input Protection: 

24V dc or 24V ac rms maximum input 

voltage on any combination of input pins. 

Reading Rate:

 2.5 time per second. 

 

Top Side: 

1. Socket of Power. (DC 12V) 
2. RS232 (Optical Interfaced) Port. 
3. Min DIN I/O Port. 
4. Sockets of thermocouples T1. 
5. Sockets of thermocouples T2. 

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

Operational Mode 

There are three operation modes - Normal, Shift, and Set-
up Mode. 
 

Normal Mode: 

This is the default mode; the operating functions for the 
normal mode are printed on the top of each button in white 
color. 

Shift mode: 

The operating functions for the shift mode are printed in 
yellow color on the buttons. While in the normal mode, 
push the SHIFT button to switch to shift mode. At the 
lower-right corner of the display panel, the word “Shift” is 
displayed to indicate shift mode. To switch back to normal 
mode, press the SHIFT button.   

Setup mode: 

The operating functions for the setup mode are printed in 
between two bracket signs “[    ]”on each button. Press the 
SET[] button in normal mode to switch to setup mode, the 
indicator “SET” is shown on the left side of the display 
panel. To switch back to normal mode, press SET[] button. 

 

NORMAL MODE 

The following functions can only be use in the normal 
mode. 

(1) “ ” Power Button

 

The 

  button turns the thermometer on or off. When 

entering data set mode, the power off function is disa-
bled. 
 

(2) “Limits” Button (only Main display)

 

The limits function will alert the user when a meas-
urement exceeds a specified limit. To set the limit val-
ues, refer to limits function in the setup mode. 
Press the [Limits] button to activate the limits function; 
the word “LIMIT” should be displayed on the LCD. 
When the value of the main display exceeds the Hi 
limit, the word “Hi” will be displayed and the ther-
mometer will beep in an interval frequency. If the val-
ue of the main display is lower then the Lo limit, the 
word “Lo” will be displayed and the thermometer will 
beep in a continuous frequency.   
In limits function, on K, J, type and the scale of tem-
perature at °F when the reading over 2000°F then the 
reading counts should be time 10. (ex: 2100°F means 
21000 counts) 
To exit the limits function, press the [Limits] button. 

 

(3) “ ” Button 

The backlight function is represented by this button 

” Pressing the button will turn on or off the back-

light in the LCD. 

 

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