Preparing The Meter For A Measurement; Making A Measurement - Pce Instruments Pce-T 420 Bedienungsanleitung

6.6

Preparing the meter for a measurement

To make a correct measurement, the desired measurement parameters must first be set in the
menu. These include the channels used, the thermocouple types, the unit and, if required, the
threshold values that should not be exceeded.
ATTENTION:
It should be ensured in any case that the thermocouple type that is really connected is set on
each activated channel, otherwise incorrect measured values will be displayed!
6.7

Making a measurement

To carry out a measurement, the thermocouples must be plugged into the sockets of the activated
channels at the top of the meter. The channels are numbered from 1 to 4 from left to right (view
of the front side with screen).
The thermocouple plug must always be inserted the right way round in order to obtain correct
measurement results and not to damage the sockets. For this purpose, there is a "+" at the socket
into which the part of the plug marked with a "+" must be inserted.
ATTENTION:
If a thermocouple plug is inserted into a socket the wrong way round, this will damage the socket
and also display incorrect readings.
In measurement mode, the measurement is carried out continuously and the current measured
values are displayed on the screen.
If a threshold value is activated (see 5.2), exceeding the threshold value is indicated by a colour
change of the current measured value and an arrow in the same colour. If the arrow points
upwards, the upper threshold value has been exceeded. If the arrow points downwards, the value
has fallen below the lower threshold value.
Fig. 13 Threshold values exceeded
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