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YOKOGAWA TM20 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s 540 11 Manual TM20 Thermo-Collector IM 54011-E 2nd Edition...

  • Page 2: Structure Of This Manual

    This manual is composed of four parts: Before Use Be sure to read this part before using the TM20. This part explains fundamentals such as the name and functions of each part of the TM20 and how to input characters.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without Yokogawa M&C Corporation’s written permission. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Precautions For Handling Of Components

    • Do not use a worn or damaged probe, which may be incapable of correct tempera- ture measurements. • Before removing a probe from the TM20, pull the probe away from the object mea- sured. • When using a probe for liquids, such as a needle probe, insert it into the liquid to be measured by approximately half the dimension of the probe’s stylus (metal part).

  • Page 5: Disclaimer Of Guarantee

    Disclaimer of guarantee • Yokogawa M&C Corporation does not guarantee this product in any way, except as set forth in the terms and conditions of the certificate. • Yokogawa M&C Corporation shall not be liable for any consequent or inconsequent dam- ages to the customer or a third party arising from the use of the product due to any defect in materials or workmanship beyond the control of Yokogawa M&C Corporation.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Intended readers ........................i Structure of this manual ......................i Checking contents of package ....................i Safety precautions ........................ii Precautions for handling of components ................iii Disclaimer of guarantee ......................iv Figures in this manual ......................iv Care of product ........................iv Maintenance service .......................
  • Page 7 Other functions (Menu functions) ..................21 Other functions (Tool icons functions) ................. 25 Files created on a computer for settings of TM20 ..........26 Setups required to use collector function (setting tag names, alarms, name of person, and comment, and selecting input channel(s)) ......... 27 Setup contents ........................
  • Page 8 5.10 Initializing the main unit ..................63 5.11 Confirming the current operator name ..............63 5.12 Modifying the operator ................... 64 Measuring Temperatures 1 Input Channel and Probe ..............65 2 Measuring Temperatures with the Collector Function ..... 67 3 Measuring Temperatures with the Logging Function ...... 69 4 Measuring Temperatures of Channels A and B Simultaneously ..
  • Page 9 Outputting the measured data to the printer ............93 APPENDIX Thermo-collector specifications .................... 96 Operation environment of Thermo-Collector software ............99 External view and dimensions ....................99 Using the waterproof case (Model 93011 coming with TM20) .......... 100 Function keys quick reference .................... 101 IM 54011-E viii...

  • Page 10: Features Of This Product

    “logging func- tion” to automatically measure and record temperatures at given intervals. The TM20 can simultaneously measure temperatures of channels A and B as well as being able to measure a potential difference. The following describes the col- lector and logging functions.

  • Page 11: Logging Function

    1 Features of This Product Logging function The logging function is used to automatically measure temperatures at given measurement intervals and to continue to record the result data. This function is useful when a temperature variation within a certain period of time (e.g. temperature variation in a refrigerator being transported) needs to be recorded.

  • Page 12: Names And Functions Of Each Part

    [16] Made in Japan RS232C PQRS WXYZ Yokogawa M&C Corporation xymbol [14] [1] External probe jacks (channels A and B) [10] [POWER] key Used to plug in the cables of thermocouple type K, J, Used to turn the power supply on and off.

  • Page 13: Setting The Battery

    • Whenever replacing batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with new ones. Changing only one battery may result in the charge current from the new battery flowing to the old one. • If temperature suddenly change, condensation may occur. Set the batteries after acclimatizing the batteries and TM20 to the ambient temperature. IM 54011-E...

  • Page 14: Turn On/Off Of The Power Supply

    4 Turn ON/OFF of the Power Supply Turn ON/OFF of the Power Supply Turn the power supply to ON Press the [POWER] key. The time display screen appears on the LCD. 19:13:15 – – – – – – – – The power of the main unit is turned on.

  • Page 15: Screen (Lcd) Displays

    5 Screen (LCD) Displays Screen (LCD) Displays [10] 12:30:00 [11] [12] 0 0 2 8 . 5 C Indicates that the chime function is being set. Indicates whether the current mode is the collector mode or logging mode. If displayed, the current mode is the logging mode. If it is not displayed, the current mode is the collector mode.

  • Page 16: How To Input Characters

    6 How to Input Characters How to Input Characters This section explains the character input procedure. Alphabets and numbers can be entered. The procedure used to input characters into Thermo-Collector is similar to the method used to enter characters in a cellular phone. Entering characters Use the keys to enter characters.

  • Page 17: Overview Of Preparation For Measurement

    Setting up the main unit • Setting the date and time • Setting the name of the main unit Setting up TM20 from PC Setting up TM20 via TM20’s faceplate Make settings (using a tag/log table) for: Make settings for: • Collector function •...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Main Unit

    2 Setting Up the Main Unit Setting Up the Main Unit Setting the date and time Press the [SET] key. A screen for setting the time appears. Home screen Time 18:54:27 1 8 : 5 6 : 1 4 22225.9°C Enter the time.

  • Page 19: Setting The Name Of The Main Unit

    2 Setting Up the Main Unit Setting the name of the Press the [SET] key. The instrument name is set. main unit The “Name” screen is restored. If more than one Thermo-Collector is used at a time, a individual name must be set for each.

  • Page 20: Setting Up With The Personal Computer

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Setting Up with the Personal Computer Setting up the “Thermo-Collector” software The setup operation required for the main unit can be performed on a personal computer. The “Thermo-Collector” software must be used to do this. This section explains the proce- dure used to set up the “Thermo-Collector”...

  • Page 21: Installing The "Thermo-Collector" Software

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Installing the “Thermo-Collector” software Install the “Thermo-Collector” software on the personal computer. The three floppy diskettes that come with the main unit are required for this installation. Place a floppy diskette (Setup Disk #1) in the floppy disk drive of the personal com- puter.
  • Page 22 3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer After inserting the second floppy diskette (Setup Disk #2), click on the [OK] button. Precautions to be observed prior to installation appears. Click on the [OK] button. The installer of the application program is initiated and the “Thermo Collector Setup” screen is displayed. Click on the [Start Setup] button.

  • Page 23: Confirming The Communication Environment (On The Personal Computer)

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Confirming the communication environment (on the personal computer) Confirm the settings related to the communication environment on the personal computer. Select “Thermo-Collector” in the “Programs” accessed from the “Start” menu. Select “Properties” from the “Comm” menu. The “Properties”...

  • Page 24: Confirming The Communication Environment (On The Main Unit)

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Confirming the communication Press the [SET] key. A screen for setting the data length appears. Con- environment (on the main unit) firm that the displayed data length is as shown in the Confirm the settings related to communica- following figure.

  • Page 25: Basic Operation Of Thermo-Collector Software

    Select “Thermo-Collector” in the “Programs” accessed from the “Start” menu. At first, the model (of the Thermo-Collector) selection screen is displayed. Click the text-box to select the model TM20. Click on the [OK] button. After the main screen of the software is displayed, the “Setup Tags/Logs - New” screen is displayed.

  • Page 26: Terminating Thermo-Collector Software

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Terminating Thermo-Collector software Select “Exit” from the “File” menu. Saving the setup data in a file Select “Save As” in the “Setup Tags/Logs” menu accessed from the “File” menu. The “Save As” window is displayed. Enter a file name in the “File name”...

  • Page 27: Loading A File Containing The Setup Data

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Loading a file containing the setup data Select “Open” in the “Setup Tags/Logs” menu accessed from the “File” menu. The “Open” window is displayed. Select a file to be loaded, then click on the [Open] button. The specified file containing the setup data is loaded, and the tag and log setup data in the file is displayed.

  • Page 28: Saving The Measurement Operator Name Data

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Saving the measurement operator name data The operator data is saved in a file different from that in which the tag and log data is stored. Select “Save As” in the “Setup Persons” menu accessed from the “File” menu. The “Save as”...

  • Page 29: Loading The Measurement Operator Name File

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Loading the measurement operator name file Select “Open” in the “Setup Persons” menu accessed from the “File” menu. The “Open” window is displayed. Select a file to be loaded, then click on the [Open] button. The measurement operator name file is loaded, and a list of operator names is displayed.

  • Page 30: Other Functions (Menu Functions)

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Other functions (Menu functions) “Setup Tags/Logs” submenu Creates a new setup file of tags and logs. Open Opens a file in which tags and logs have been stored. Save Overwrites a file in which tags and logs have been set.
  • Page 31 3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer “Measured Datas” submenu Save As Saves the measurement data in a text format. Close Closes the measurement data file. Transfer Transfers the measurement data file to Excel. Print Outputs the measurement data to the printer. “Tag/Log Table”...
  • Page 32 Saves the changes to the open voltage setting file. Save As Saves the open voltage setting file under a new filename. Send Sends (downloads) the settings in the open voltage setting file to the TM20. Receive Receives (uploads) the voltage measurement settings inside the TM20. “Comm” menu Properties Set the conditions required to communicate with the personal computer.
  • Page 33 3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer “Edit” menu Moves the currently selected data to the pasteboard. Copy Copies the currently selected data to the pasteboard. Paste Copies the data recorded in the pasteboard to the selected location on the screen. Delete Deletes the currently selected data.

  • Page 34: Other Functions (Tool Icons Functions)

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Other functions (Tool icons functions) For efficiency, single-click on any of the tool icons to instantly execute the assigned function. Creates a new setup file of tags and logs. Transmits the comment data currently dis- This function is the same as “New”...

  • Page 35: Files Created On A Computer For Settings Of Tm20

    Tag/log tables, person tables, and comment tables. Used previously to make a variety of measurement settings as lists of the respective settings. By simply choosing an entry from each table, you can create a setup file for your TM20. Setup files, person settings, and comment setting.

  • Page 36: Setups Required To Use Collector Function (Setting Tag Names, Alarms, Name Of Person, And Comment, And Selecting Input Channel(S))

    Thermo-Collector automatically replaces abbreviated tag names* with more descriptive full names** when receiving the measured data from a TM20. * Abbreviated names are 8-digit names that can be displayed on the TM20 screen.
  • Page 37 3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer • ON/OFF of the lower-limit alarm and lower-limit temperature Make the following settings to sound an alarm if the temperature falls below a preset limit. The lower-limit temperature cannot be set if the alarm function for the lower limit is set to OFF. Setting the lower-limit alarm to ON and the lower-limit temperature to 50°C Temperature 50°C...

  • Page 38: Setting Tags

    Make settings using a tag/log table A variety of tag settings can be set beforehand in a table, and from the table, you can select settings to be downloaded to a TM20 as appropriate. Run Thermo-Collector. After the Thermo-Collector main window opens, a document window entitled “Setup Tag/Logs - New” opens in it.
  • Page 39 3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Double-click in the “Channel” column. The specified tag name is set and the pull-down menu appears. Select either A, B, D, or AB. The specified channel is set. Click in the “Upper Limit” column The cursor moves to a cell for the “Upper Limit”.
  • Page 40 3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Double-click in the “Hi Alarm” column. The pull-down menu appears. Select either ON or OFF. Click in the “Lower Limit” column. The upper-limit alarm ON/OFF setting is made and the cursor moves to the “Lower Limit” column. Enter the “Lower Limit”...
  • Page 41 3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Select either ON or OFF. The lower-limit alarm ON/OFF setting is made. Click in the “Turn Alarm” column. The pull-down menu appears. Select either ON or OFF. The alarm condition is set. You can insert and add rows by either of the following ways: •...
  • Page 42 The setup file can be saved by choosing “Setup Tags/Logs” then “Save As” from the “File” menu. [TIP] A row of data in which the Abbr. Name column is left blank cannot be downloaded to a TM20. Make sure the abbreviated names are set for all tags.
  • Page 43 Excel worksheet file. When receiving a batch of measured data from a TM20, Thermo-Collector searches through the Abbr. Name column in the specified reference file of tag/log table for names that match the tag or log names of the received data.

  • Page 44: Setting Operator Names

    In the Abbr. Name column, enter operator names of up to eight characters. Abbreviated names stand for shortened operator names of up to 8 alphanumeric characters that can be displayed on the TM20 screen. In the Full Name column, enter the longer, more descriptive names of the operator.
  • Page 45 Creating a person setup file to be downloaded to a TM20 From a person table, select settings to create a person setup file to be downloaded to a TM20. In the Person Table window, double-click to select the cell No. of an entry which is to be downloaded to the TM20.

  • Page 46: Setting Comments

    Abbreviated comments can be up to eight characters long, whereas there is no limit to the number of characters for full names. Set a descriptive comment for each full name. When uploading measured data from a TM20 to the PC, the abbreviated comments are replaced with the corresponding full names.
  • Page 47 Selecting the reference comment table enables the following automatic replacement. When importing a batch of measured data from the TM20 into an Excel worksheet file, Thermo-Collector searches through the Abbr. Comment column in the specified comment list file for those that match the comments in the received data.

  • Page 48: Setups Required To Use The Logging Function

    TM20. * Abbreviated names are 8-digit names that can be displayed on the TM20 screen. ** Full names can be displayed on the PC screen without any limitation in length.

  • Page 49: Setting Logs

    Make settings using a tag/log table A variety of tag settings can be set beforehand in a table, and from the table, you can select settings to be downloaded to a TM20 as appropriate. Run Thermo-Collector. After the Thermo-Collector main window opens, a document window entitled “Setup Tag/Logs - New” opens in it.
  • Page 50 3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer [TIP] Use numeric characters and colons to enter a measurement interval. The input range is: hh < 25, mm < 60, and ss < 60, where “hh” denotes hours, “mm” denotes minutes, and “ss” denotes seconds. All the interval data must be eight characters or less (i.e.

  • Page 51: Downloading The Setup Data To The Main Unit

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Downloading the setup data to the main unit If the setup operation for the personal computer has been completed, download the setup data of the tag, log, and operator name to the main unit. Tag setup data and log setup data is downloaded in a batch and as one file.

  • Page 52: Downloading The Tag And Log Setup Data To The Personal Computer

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Downloading the tag and log setup data to the personal computer Initiate Thermo-Collector software. After the main screen of Thermo-Collector software has been displayed, the “Setup Tags/Logs - New” screen is displayed. Load a file in which the tag and log setup data is stored. See Also For how to load a file containing tag and log data, refer to “...

  • Page 53: Downloading The Measurement Operator Name Data

    3 Setting Up with the Personal Computer Downloading the measurement operator name data Load a file in which the operator name to be downloaded is stored. See Also For how to load a file containing operator names, refer to “ Loading a file containing the setup data” in Section 3.2.

  • Page 54: Downloading Comment Settings

    From the File menu, choose Setup Comments then Send. The dialog box appears and informs you that Thermo-Collector is downloading the settings. At the same time, the “Communicating...” message appears on the TM20’s LCD. - End of procedure - IM 54011-E...

  • Page 55: Setting Up With The Main Unit

    4 Setting Up with the Main Unit Setting Up with the Main Unit Setups required to use col- Press the [SET] key. A screen for selecting the tag name appears. lector function (setting tag names, alarms, name of person, and comment, and Burger selecting input channel(s)) Before using the collector function, the fol-...

  • Page 56: Setting The Alarm Function For Each Tag

    4 Setting Up with the Main Unit [TIP] Setting the alarm function for each tag If a new tag is created while [NewTag] is dis- played, the created tag is added to the end of The alarm function can be set according to the list.
  • Page 57 4 Setting Up with the Main Unit . Use either the [ ] or [ ] key to set the upper-limit temperature alarm function Lo Alarm ON/OFF. 0 0 0 0 . 0 ° C . If ON has been selected, press the [SET] key.

  • Page 58: Batch-Setting The Alarm Function

    4 Setting Up with the Main Unit Batch-setting the alarm function Enter the upper-limit temperature. The following procedure is used to set the same alarm function for all tags. Hi Alarm Home screen 0 0 2 0 . 0 ° C 18:54:27 [TIP] To set a negative value, press either the [ ] or...

  • Page 59: Registering The Measurement Operator Name

    The range in which the alarm function is active is set Up to 10 operators, which are serially num- for all tags as a batch. bered, can be set in a TM20. Press the [ESC] key repeatedly to return to the Home screen.

  • Page 60: Setting Comments

    The screen for confirming the settings appears. [TIP] Up to 32 comments, which are serially num- Entry? bered, can be set in a TM20. Ye s 1 / N o 0 See Also For how to enter letters and numbers, refer to Press the [1] key.

  • Page 61: Setups Required To Use The Logging Function (Setting The Log Name, Input Channel, Measurement Interval, And Measurement Period)

    4 Setting Up with the Main Unit Setups required to use the [TIP] logging function If no log has been created in the main unit, [NewLog] is displayed on the screen. (setting the log name, input channel, measurement in- Press the [ ] key repeatedly until terval, and measurement [NewLog] appears on the screen.
  • Page 62 4 Setting Up with the Main Unit [TIP] Press the [SET] key. The specified measurement interval is set and the A log name can consist of a maximum of eight screen for setting the measurement period (select the alphanumeric characters. number of days from the options, which also includes the number of hours, minutes, and seconds) is dis- played.
  • Page 63 4 Setting Up with the Main Unit Press the [SET] key. The screen for confirming the settings appears. Insert? Ye s 1 / N o 0 Press the [1] key. The specified measurement period has been set. Accept2 Press the [ESC] key repeatedly to return to the Home screen.

  • Page 64: Confirm, Modify, Clear, Or Delete The Data With The Main Unit

    5 Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit Confirming the number of Modifying the tag name pieces of tag data This section explains the procedure for modi- fying the tag name.

  • Page 65: Clearing The Measurement Data Associated With The Tag

    5 Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit Press the [SET] key. Clearing the measurement data associated with the tag Beef This section explains the procedure used to clear the measurement data obtained with the collector function. However, the setup data (tag name) will not be cleared.

  • Page 66: Deleting The Tag

    5 Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit Press the [1] key. Press the [FUNC], [1], and [4] keys, in order. The “Tag Del” screen appears on the LCD. Chicken Ta g D e l All the measurement data of the selected tag is cleared.

  • Page 67: Confirming The Log Setup Data

    5 Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit Confirming the log setup Press the [SET] key. The current period (the number of days selected from data the options, including also the number of hours, min- utes, and seconds) is displayed. This section explains the procedure used to confirm the log setup data.
  • Page 68 5 Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit Press the [FUNC], [2], and [2] keys, in order. Carry The “LogChnge” screen appears on the LCD. [TIP] LogChnge • A log name can consist of a maximum of eight alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 69 5 Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit Press the [SET] key. Press the [SET] key. The measurement interval is modified and a screen for The confirmation dialog box appears. modifying the measurement period (the number of days from the options, which also includes the number of hours, minutes, and seconds) is displayed.

  • Page 70: Clearing The Measurement Data Associated With The Log

    5 Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit Clearing the measurement Press the [1] key. data associated with the log Accept This section explains the procedure for clear- ing the measurement data obtained with the logging function. However, the setup data (log name, measurement interval, and mea- All the measurement data of the selected log is surement period) will not be cleared.

  • Page 71: Batch-Clearing The Measurement Data Associated With Both The Tag And Log

    5 Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit Press the [FUNC], [2], and [4] keys, in Batch-clearing the mea- order. surement data associated The “Log Del” screen appears on the LCD. with both the tag and log This section explains the procedure used to clear all the measurement data associated L o g D e l...

  • Page 72: Initializing The Main Unit

    5 Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit 5.10 Initializing the main unit Press the [1] key. The initialization process begins. This section explains the procedure used to initialize the main unit. I n i t i a · · Note Before initializing the main unit, it is rec- In two minutes, all the data set in the main unit is erased...

  • Page 73: Modifying The Operator

    5 Confirm, Modify, Clear, or Delete the Data with the Main Unit 5.12 Modifying the operator This section explains the procedure used to switch the currently set operator. Home screen 18:54:27 22225.9°C Press the [FUNC], [8], and [2] keys, in order.

  • Page 74: Input Channel And Probe

    1 Input Channel and Probe Input Channel and Probe When measuring temperatures with Thermo-Collector, it is necessary to use an appropriate input channel and probe. By combining these items in different ways, it is possible to measure the temperature of various objects. The temperature of the surface and center of a solid, and various types of liquids can be measured.
  • Page 75 1 Input Channel and Probe Thermo probe MEMORY LOGGING POWER FUNC CLEAR PQRS WXYZ Symbol An example of the thermo probe connected to input channel “A” [TIP] To plug a voltage output sensor into channel A or B, use a U-shaped omega connector. Non-contact thermo probe xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx...

  • Page 76: Measuring Temperatures With The Collector Function

    2 Measuring Temperatures with the Collector Function Measuring Temperatures with the Collector Function This section explains the procedure for measuring temperatures with the collector function. NOTE Press the [ ] key repeatedly until the tag to be selected is displayed on the Condensation may occur if the instru- screen.
  • Page 77 2 Measuring Temperatures with the Collector Function Press the [SET] key. The procedure below shows the way to The confirmation screen appears. memorize the comments. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display the Change? screen “Tag name”. Ye s 1 / N o 0 Burger 5 7 °...

  • Page 78: Measuring Temperatures With The Logging Function

    3 Measuring Temperatures with the Logging Function Measuring Temperatures with the Logging Function If a log has measured data remaining in it, it is not possible to record new mea- surement data additionally on the same log. To record new data in the log, it must be cleared beforehand.
  • Page 79 3 Measuring Temperatures with the Logging Function If the measurement has been completed, the previ- ous screen displaying the log name is restored. Carry 2 4 ° C Press the [ESC] key repeatedly to return to the Home screen. -End of procedure- IM 54011-E...

  • Page 80: Measuring Temperatures Of Channels A And B Simultaneously

    4 Measuring Temperatures of Channels A and B Simultaneously Measuring Temperatures of Channels A and B Simultaneously For a selected tag or log, the measured values of channels A and B can be re- corded simultaneously. However, if data recorded by single-channel measure- ments remains in the selected tag or log, simultaneous two-channel recording cannot be started.

  • Page 81: Recording Measured Values

    4 Measuring Temperatures of Channels A and B Simultaneously Recording measured values Press the [MEMORY] key to start record- ing the measured values. The current measured value is then displayed. Press the [SET] key to call up a screen for two-channel measurements. Burger ←...

  • Page 82: Measuring Temperatures With The Non-Contact Thermo Probe

    5 Measuring Temperatures with the Radiation Temperature Probe Measuring Temperatures with the Non-Contact Thermo Probe The measurement accuracy of the non-contact thermo probe(Model name:900 03) is not reliable below the decimal point. Therefore, before making a temperature measurement with the non-contact thermo probe, set this instrument so that it does not display a fraction of a temperature in the screen of the main unit.

  • Page 83: Measuring With The Non-Contact Thermo Probe

    5 Measuring Temperatures with the Radiation Temperature Probe Measuring with the non-contact thermo probe Warning Do not look into the laser beam which is emitted from the non-contact thermo probe. The laser can cause eye damage and other injuries. Note Before using the non-contact thermo probe, read the instruction manual supplied with the non-contact thermo probe.
  • Page 84 5 Measuring Temperatures with the Radiation Temperature Probe Measuring in the logging mode Set the main unit to the logging mode, then select a log for the measurement. See Also For the logging mode, refer to Chapter 3, “Measuring Temperatures with the Logging Function”. While holding down the [MEASURE] key, turn the non-contact thermo probe towards the measuring object.

  • Page 85: Changing Measuring Range

    6 Changing Measuring Range Changing Measuring Range The TM20 can display and record voltages from a sensor that can output a voltage signal of ±100 mV or ±1 V (provided that a U-shaped connector is used and the connector and the temperature input jacks are stabilized at the same tempera- ture).
  • Page 86 6 Changing Measuring Range Press the [SET] key. The screen asks you for confirmation. Change? Ye s 1 / N o 0 Press the [1] key. The setting is changed as you made and the menu screen returns. To cancel the change, press [0] in place of [1]. The menu screen returns.

  • Page 87: Scaling A Voltage Input Range

    6 Changing Measuring Range Scaling a voltage input range The scaling settings for voltage inputs from channels A and B can be made using Thermo- Collector (PC software). What scaling is The value Y converted from the input voltage level X according to the following equation is displayed: Y = aX + b.
  • Page 88 In the respective boxes below, type the unit (up to 2 characters), gain (6 digits), and bias (6 digits). Only alphabeti- cal letters, percent signs, and spaces are allowed for the unit. From the File menu, choose Voltage Range Settings then Send to download the set- tings to the TM20 connected. -End of procedure- IM 54011-E...

  • Page 89: Other Useful Functions

    7 Other Useful Functions Other Useful Functions To instantly confirm or clear the measured data on the main unit There is a function on the main unit to clear the recorded measurement data. If the measured data recorded in the main unit is not required anymore or if it needs to be cleared instantly, use this function.
  • Page 90 7 Other Useful Functions Press the [SET] key. [TIP] It is also possible to modify the measurement interval setting before pressing the [SET] key. Press the [SET] key. The measurement period (the number of days from the options which also include the number of hours, minutes, and seconds) is displayed.

  • Page 91: To Quickly Search For A Tag Or Log

    7 Other Useful Functions To quickly search for a tag or log The main unit has a function to search for a tag or log using a number as the key. This function is useful if there are many logs and tags set in the main unit and is faster than using the [ ] key.

  • Page 92: To Record The Start Time And Finish Time Of An Operation (Only With The Collector Function)

    7 Other Useful Functions To record the start time and finish time of an operation (only with the collector function) The main unit has a function to record the start time and finish time of measurement opera- tion. This is useful when, for example, creating a daily report, since the start time and finish time can be included in Microsoft Excel files or printouts.

  • Page 93: To Enable Only The Panel Keys (Yellow Keys) Requied For Mesurement (Func Lock Function)

    7 Other Useful Functions To enable only the panel keys (yellow keys) requied for mesurement (FUNC lock function) The main unit has a function called the FUNC lock function that enables only the panel keys required for measurement. The keys used with this function are given below : •...

  • Page 94: To See The Average Of The Measured Data

    To activate this function, press the [FUNC], [9], and [2] keys, in order when the Home screen is displayed. To view the comments set To view a list of the comments set in your TM20, press the [FUNC], [0], and [2] keys in order when the Home screen is displayed. IM 54011-E...

  • Page 95: To Correct Measured Temperatures (Using The Simplified Input Correction Function)

    7 Other Useful Functions To correct measured temperatures (using the simplified input correction function) For each of channels A and B, you can set input correction suitable for the thermocouple type that has been selected for the input range. The correction setting for a channel is applied to all values measured by that channel.

  • Page 96: To Transmit Measured Values To A Pc In Real-Time

    7 Other Useful Functions To transmit measured values to a PC in real-time Once real-time transmission is switched on when your TM20 has been connected to a per- sonal computer, pressing the [MEMORY] key immediately starts uploading the measured data to the computer in real-time. To receive these values, run an appropriate application at a computer, such as Hyper Terminal in Accessories of Windows 98.

  • Page 97: Receiving The Data On The Personal Computer

    1 Receiving the Data on the Personal Computer Receiving the Data on the Personal Computer This section explains the procedure used to receive data, such as measurement data with the main unit, on the personal computer. The following data items can be received: Measured data associated with tags and logs Tag and log setup data...

  • Page 98: Receiving The Data

    1 Receiving the Data on the Personal Computer Receiving the data Initiate Thermo-Collector software. The main screen of Thermo-Collector software is displayed. Select “Receive” from the “Comm” menu. A screen for selecting the data to be received is displayed. Select the data to be received. [TIP] The following data items can be received •...
  • Page 99 1 Receiving the Data on the Personal Computer If the received data is to be transferred to Excel, double-click on the “Transfer” tab. If not, proceed to step 6. A screen for selecting to which Excel file and in which format the data is transferred is displayed. When there is a need to transfer the received measurement data to Excel, select either "Transfer to the new file"...

  • Page 100: Outputting Directly From The Main Unit To The Printer

    2 Outputting Directly from the Main Unit to the Printer Outputting Directly from the Main Unit to the Printer This chapter explains the procedure to directly output the data from the main unit to the printer (Model name: 970 10, optional). 2.1 Output preparation Before starting output to the printer, confirm that the printer is connected to the main unit and the setup conditions of the printer.

  • Page 101: Confirming The Printer Setup Conditions

    2 Outputting Directly from the Main Unit to the Printer Confirming the printer setup conditions While holding down the [On-line switch] on the printer, turn on the power to the printer. The printer setup conditions is outputted to the printer. Make sure that the contents are identical to that shown in the following figure.

  • Page 102: Outputting The Measured Data To The Printer

    2 Outputting Directly from the Main Unit to the Printer 2.2 Outputting the measured [TIP] data to the printer If the [ ] key is pressed repeatedly, “NewTag” appears. Existing tags is displayed before “NewTag” appears. Existing logs are displayed [TIP] after “NewTag”...
  • Page 103 2 Outputting Directly from the Main Unit to the Printer An output example from the printer [Line A ] HiAlarm=0080.0 LoAlarm=0060.0 Date Temp. Person 00001 99/10/08/18:00:00 Start Smith 00002 99/10/08/18:00:11 56.0°C Smith 00003 99/10/08/18:00:25 57.5°C Smith 00004 99/10/08/18:00:35 59.8°C Smith 00005 99/10/08/18:00:45 61.2°C...

  • Page 104: Thermo-Collector Specifications

    Accuracy (error of reading) of input from non-contact thermo probe (channel D): The error of reading of the input from a non-contact thermo probe that can be connected to the TM20 (i.e., Model 900 03) is ±1°C excluding the error of the probe itself. (For the error of the non-contact thermo probe, see the respective specifications.)

  • Page 105: Alarm Function

    (The battery life varies greatly with the quality of batteries used and the operating conditions. Shown here are references for the case when ANSI AA (IEC LR6) alkaline batteries of the same model as those that come with the TM20 are used and the when TM20 is used under room temperature.) Functions...
  • Page 106 Auto Operation Stop at a low battery voltage When the set LR6 alkaline dry cell is almost used up, the system power will be automatically turned off after the “BatteryEmpty” message appears. Do not leave the used battery being set in the main unit. This may cause operation errors or battery liquid leakage. Backup battery A backup battery backs up the measured data and clock setting when the ANSI AA (IEC LR6) alkaline batteries are not installed.

  • Page 107: External Dimensions

    Scaling of voltage inputs Using the PC application (Thermo-Collector) that comes with the TM20, an input value X can be converted to a display value Y according to the equation [Y = aX + b] and a 2-digit unit of alphabetical letters, percent signs, and spaces can be set for each channel for which a voltage input range is selected.

  • Page 108: Operation Environment Of Thermo-Collector Software

    :A serial port conforming to RS-232C standard should be available. Software :Microsoft Excel95, Microsoft Excel97 External view and dimensions Unit: mm 32.5 Measuring temperature ranges MEMORY LOGGING POWER FUNC CLEAR WARNING Made in Japan PQRS WXYZ Yokogawa M&C Corporation Symbol RS232C IM 54011-E...

  • Page 109: Using The Waterproof Case (Model 93011 Coming With Tm20)

    To keep the TM20 clean and enhance water resistance (splash-proof capability), please use the accompanying waterproof case. Follow the procedure below to put the TM20 in the waterproof case, referring to the figure below. Detach the strap attached to the TM20.

  • Page 110: Function Keys Quick Reference

    Function keys quick reference Menu No. Menu Submenu No. Submenu Description Curr Tag Confirming the tag TagChnge Modifying the tag name Tag Set Tag Ins Inserting a tag Tag Del Clearing the tag Curr Log Confirming the log LogChnge Modifying the log name Log Set Log Ins Inserting a log...
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