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Using This Quick Start Manual

Use this Quick Start Manual to set up your RTD meter and
begin operation.  Information is provided on how to:

Connect ac power

Connect the RTD

Set basic options for operation

Features with        are for the “B” version which has three-
color programmable “Big” LED display - All segment
characters shown are for the “B” version.

IMPORTANT:

For complete information on all setup

options, see the Operator’s Manual.

Before You Begin

In addition to the meter and the related parts, you will need
the following items to set up your meter:

ac power, as listed on meter’s ID/Power Label

RTD

1/8” flat blade screwdriver

Safety Consideration  

This device is marked with the international Caution symbol.

The instrument is a panel mount device protected in
accordance with EN61010-1 (Safety requirements for
electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
standard). Remember that the unit has no power-on switch.
Building installation should include a switch or circuit-breaker
that must be compliant to IEC 947-1 and 947-3.

SAFETY:

• Do not exceed voltage rating on the label located on the

top of the instrument housing.

• Always disconnect power before changing signal and

power connections.

• Do not use this instrument on a work bench without its

case for safety reasons.

• Do not operate this instrument in flammable or explosive

atmospheres.

• Do not expose this instrument to rain or moisture.

EMC:

• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables. 
• Never run signal and power wires in the same conduit.
• Use signal wire connections with twisted-pair cables.
• Install Ferrite Bead(s) on signal wire close to the

instrument if EMC problems persist.

Mount the Unit

1. Cut a panel opening

using the dimensions
shown to the right.

2. Position the unit in

the opening, making
sure the front bezel
gasket is flush with
the panel.

3. Slide on retaining

bracket to secure the
meter against the
panel.

Configure the Meter

To configure the meter, use the buttons on the front panel.

To:

Take This Action

Display  the

Press the 

MENU

button.

Configuration Menu.

The first function on the menu, 

INPT

displays.

Select the sub-menu

1. Press 

MENU

until the sub-menu

(a function you want

function you want is shown.

to perform).

2. Press 

/DEV

.

The information you can change begins to
flash.

Select a value the

1. Press  

/MAX

. to display for that

option you want.
submenu.

2. Press 

MENU

to select it.

The message 

STRD

quickly flashes,

indicating that the selection has been
stored in memory.  Then the next
menu function displays.

Go back to the 

Press 

RESET

once.

previous menu
function.

Exit the meter

• Press 

RESET

twice.  This reinitializes

Configuration

(displays 

RST

, then 

RTD

). When the

Menu.

temperature displays, the  meter is
back in run mode.

•   Optionally, you can press 

MENU

to

move through all the menu functions
until the meter reinitializes.

Connecting the RTD

1. Locate the TB2 connector on the rear of the meter.
2. Attach the RTD wires, referring to the appropriate diagram

below and tighten down lockdown screws.

3. Tug gently on the wires to verify the connections.
4. Replace the panel at the back of the meter.

2-Wire RTD Input Connection

3-Wire RTD Input Connection

4-Wire RTD Input Connection

Turn on the Meter

1.

Apply ac power to the meter. The meter initializes,
flashing 

RST

then 

RTD

on the front panel.  Then the

temperature should appear.

2.

Verify that a temperature is displayed.  If not:

Remove ac power

Verify the TB1 power connections

Check your power source

Apply ac power again

Wiring

Warning: Do not connect AC power to your device
until you have completed all input and output
connections. This device must only be installed by
a specially trained electrician with corresponding
qualifications. Failure to follow all instructions and
warnings may result in injury!

1. Remove the panel at the back of the unit.
2. Locate the TB1 connector.
3. Insert the correct wire in each terminal as shown in the

following figure and tighten the lockdown screws.

4. Tug gently on the wires to verify the connections.

External Fuse Required:

Time-delay, UL 248-14 listed

Time-lag, IEC 127-3 recognized

175 mA (115 Vac line)

125 mA (115 Vac line)

80 mA (230 Vac line)

63 mA (230 Vac line)

AC Powered Unit Connections

DC Powered Unit Connections

In order to maintain the same degree of protection as the
AC units, always use a Safety Agency Approval DC source
with the same Overvoltage Category and Pollution Degree.

START HERE

2

3

4

MENU 

SUBMENU      

/DEV

DESCRIPTION

INPT

RTD.2

,

RTD.3

*,

RTD.4

Input Type

DEC.P

FFFF

*,

FFF.F

Decimal Point

RD.CF

R.1=C

,

R.1=F

*

Reading Configuration

COLR

GRN

,

RED

,   

AMBR

Display Color

S1.CF

S.1=A

*,

S.1=B

Setpoint 1 Configuration

S.2=U

*,

S.2=L

S2.CF

S.1=A

*,

S.1=B

Setpoint 2 Configuration

S.2=U

*,

S.2=L

S1.DB

0003

*

Setpoint 1, Deadband

S2.DB

0003

*

Setpoint 2, Deadband

OT.CF

O.1=E

*, 

0.1=D

Analog Output

O.2=C

*, 

0.2=V

Configuration

O.3=A

*, 

0.3=P

O.4=D

,  

0.4=R

O.5=F

,  

0.5=H

P.BND

0000 

shown if 0.3 = P

Proportional Band

M.RST

0000 

shown if 0.3 = P

Manual Reset

OT.S.O

RD!1

,

OUT1

,

RD!2

,

OUT2

Output Scale & Offset

T.OFF

0000

RTD Temperature Offset

LK.CF

RS=E

*,

RS=D

Lockout Configuration

SP=E

*,

SP=D

L3=0

*,

L3=1

BRIT

M.BrT

,

L.BrT

,

H.BrT

Display Brightness

* Factory Default Settings.

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