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Your TM100 is a leading instrument for measuring

temperature and kiln atmosphere in ceramic

applications. The TM100 is a state of the art device

using the latest power saving micro controller

technology allowing highest accuracy combined with

the benefit of mains independent operation.

The basic model of 

TM100

is designed for

temperature measuring by a thermocouple. The

TM100-x2

allows connecting a 2nd thermocouple as

well as various kind of sensors (pressure, humidity

etc.). Further to displaying the primary value the

TM100 allows checking maximum values, gradient

etc. (very helpful on manually operated gas kilns). For

measuring the atmosphere of a kiln using circone

oxide probes use 

TM100-o2

(reads lambda, O2, CO

etc.).

Before operating the TM100 please read this booklet

carefully to become familiar with the various features

and options of your new instrument. 

Only connect the proper type of thermocouple to the

TM100 to avoid damage of kiln and load due to

wrong temperature indication. When receiving TM100

and sensor as a package it is configured properly.

Never put your TM100 on top of a kiln

Carefully insert the thermocouple plug into the socket

(1). 

TM100-x2 and TM100-o2 only:

Connect the

second sensor resp. the oxygen plug to the signal

input B (2). Ensure proper orientation / polarity (wide

and narrow side of the plug). Plug design does not

allow wrong polarization except when exessive force

is applied.

Press key (8) to turn on TM100. To turn off your

TM100 press and hold key (8) for four seconds until

display confirms “off”.
When no key is pressed for 1 hour and temperature is

below 150°C the TM100 turns off automatically to

save battery power.

Introduction

Setup

Safety Notes

on

on
off

off

(8)

hold

on

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off

off

(8)

Summary of Contents for TM 100

Page 1: ...TM 100 Operating Instructions Thermocomputer TM100 B A max grad on off inst charging B A ...

Page 2: ...ow 11 Charging socket rechargable option only Introduction 1 Safety Notes 1 Setup 1 Displaying Temperatures 2 Maximum Values 2 Absolute Maximums 2 Temperature Gradient 2 Cold Junction Temp Battery Voltage 3 TM100 O2 3 Changing Combustion Composites 4 Charging 4 Replacing Batteries 4 Opening TM100 4 Messages Display Codes 5 Error Messages 5 Configuration 6 Parameterlist 6 Technical Data 7 3 4 6 8 1...

Page 3: ...d this booklet carefully to become familiar with the various features and options of your new instrument Only connect the proper type of thermocouple to the TM100 to avoid damage of kiln and load due to wrong temperature indication When receiving TM100 and sensor as a package it is configured properly Never put your TM100 on top of a kiln Carefully insert the thermocouple plug into the socket 1 TM...

Page 4: ...ed when replacing batteries There it is an valuable indication in case of warranty disputes damage of kiln bricks etc The current increase of temperature gradient is a value of interest especially when firing gas kilns manually The value is shown in centigrade Celsius per hour positive on increasing temperatures or negative when kiln temperature drops Sudden changes in temperatures very large or v...

Page 5: ... uses a highly complex combustion formula to calculate all relevant atmosphere parameters oxygen O2 carbon monoxide CO carbon dioxide CO2 air gas ratio lambda To enable the TM100 this calculation some parameters of the combustable need to be entered in the configuration menue The temperature signal of the probe is connected to input A the O2 signal is lead to input B Due to physical laws an oxygen...

Page 6: ...ks The LED goes off of the battery is fully charged New NiMh type rechargable batteries achieve their maximum capacity lasts for a couple of month s operation after the 3rd loading cycle Depending on usage the supplied batteries last up for years Use size AA Mignon batteries only Replace batteries once the experation date is elapsed although they provide power to avoid chemicals to poor out Carefu...

Page 7: ...em inside the TM100 Contact us for assistance Error C1 internal check failed no further data acquisition Points to an internal problem of the signal converter Error C2 internal check found values to be inaccurate Might be caused by exceeding temperature range when water entered or electronic damage Error D1 hardware damage Contact us for repair Error D5 TM100 calibration data invalid loss of calib...

Page 8: ...er no P x while x stands for the parameter number Use keys 6 and 7 to adjust the selected parameter To choose another parameter use keys 4 or 5 again To save changes press and hold key 9 until display reads SET To cancel changes press and hold key 8 until display reads CAn Cancel 6 Configuration inst inst 9 A A 4 B B 5 or A A 4 B B 5 previous next parameter max max 6 grad grad 7 decrease resp incr...

Page 9: ... 0 c 2007 bentrup Industriesteuerungen D 35463 Fernwald Accuracy 0 1 refered to full scale Operating temperature range 15 to 55 C Storage temperature range 25 to 85 C Batterie lifetime about 2 years Alkaline Batterie lifetime rechargable about 6 months NiMh Loading time about 6 hours Maximum loading cycles 100 Charging power supply 9V AC 500mA Technical Data No Description Range Default Unit 7 Car...

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