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T E C A L  4 2 5 S    O P E R A T O R ’ S   M A N U A L

Specification

The figures stated in the specification are as measured 0-50 mm from the
base of the well of the insert, using an SPRT, at the time of calibration.

Measuring zone

0 to 50 mm

0" to 2"

from base of well

from base of well

Depth of well in insert

114.3 mm

4.5"

Temperature range

20°C 

above ambient

36°F 

above ambient

to 425°C

to 797°F

Temperature accuracy in measuring zone ±0.3°C

±0.54°F

Temperature uniformity in measuring zone ±0.2°C at 300°C

0.36°F at 542°C

Temperature stability after 10 min

±0.05°C

±0.09°F

Display resolution

0.1°C

0.1°F

Heat up rate

15 minutes

20°C to 400°C

68°F to 752°F

Cool down rate

25 minutes

400°C to 100°C

752°F to 182°F

Fan cooling

Automatic

Comms Port 9way D type

Full bi-directional RS232

Dimensions

Height

272mm

10.7"

Width

185mm

7.28"

Depth

439mm

17.28"

Wells in the block:

Central Well for insert, see the list of inserts at the back of this book

Depth

130mm

5.1"

Diameter

38.2mm

1.5"

Reference well*

Depth

101.6mm

4"

Diameter

6.6mm

0.26"

Working conditions

The Tecal units are designed to work safely under the following conditions:

Ambient temperature range

5°C to 40°C

Humidity

Up to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Note:

 The control specifications quoted are for an ambient temperature

range of 10°C to 30°C.  The specification may deteriorate outside this range
but the unit will still work safely.

Radio frequency interference tested and passed to EN50081-1.
Immunity Tested and passed to EN50082-1

Packing

When you receive your unit, make sure you keep the original packing in
case you ever need to return it for service or repair. When returning a unit,
remember to remove the insert from the temperature controlled block.

The unit must be transported in the original packing to avoid damage. The
packing comprises; the unit in the soft carrying case packed with foam into
an outer cardboard box. Techne accepts no responsibility for damage
incurred unless the unit is correctly packed and transported in this way.

Summary of Contents for TECHNE Tecal 425S

Page 1: ...Tecal 425S Calibrator Operator s Manual Issue 5 Date of issue 3rd May 2005 Techne is a trademark Techne 2003...

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Page 3: ...ions 8 Warning 8 Specification 9 Working Conditions 9 Packing 9 WHEN YOU SWITCH ON 10 Front Panel controls 10 Setting the Units for Temperature 12 Setting the Operating Temperature 12 Cooling Probe 13...

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Page 5: ...PAGE 3 T E C A L 4 2 5 S O P E R A T O R S M A N U A L NOTES...

Page 6: ...that the air inlet vents on the underside are free from obstruction 5 Note that the following symbols may be next to the indicator lamps on the front panel of the units and have the following meanings...

Page 7: ...assurant que les trous d a ration situ s sous l appareil ne sont pas obstru s 5 Les symboles ci dessous situ s c t des t moins lumineux sur la face avant de l appareil ont la signification suivante t...

Page 8: ...Entl ftungsrippen an der Ger teunterseite immer frei zug nglich sind 5 Wenn die Anzeigenl mpchen an der Vorderseite leuchten hat dies folgende Bedeutung Ger t ist eingeschaltet Ger t heizt bertemperat...

Page 9: ...to a las luces indicadoras en el panel frontal del equipo tienen los siguientes significados Indicador de potencia Indicador del calor Indicador de sobretemperatura 6 Los s mbolos que se encuentran en...

Page 10: ...tailed towards the back of this manual Maintaining a set temperature The required temperature is set on the calibrator and the operation of the probe is checked A UKAS certificate can be provided cont...

Page 11: ...of inserts at the back of this book Depth 130mm 5 1 Diameter 38 2mm 1 5 Reference well Depth 101 6mm 4 Diameter 6 6mm 0 26 Working conditions The Tecal units are designed to work safely under the foll...

Page 12: ...econd then the actual temperature of the block will be indicated The Front Panel Controls The front panel controls consist of three buttons for controlling the display a five digit LED display and thr...

Page 13: ...ndicator shows that there is power to the unit Power to the Block Indicator The next indicator shows when there is power to the block When the set temperature is higher than the block temperature this...

Page 14: ...ROW buttons at the same time To convert back press both buttons again Setting the Operating Temperature 1 To display the set temperature on the digital display press and hold the SET Temperature butto...

Page 15: ...ive build up of moisture will occur which may cause damage to the interior of the unit After Use 1 When you have finished heating samples remember that parts of the unit inserts and associated accesso...

Page 16: ...owered up otherwise data integrity cannot be guaranteed Once the cable is fitted it does not matter which unit is powered up first RS232 9 way PC serial port ON OFF switch Fuses Power inlet The follow...

Page 17: ...ndent circuits to protect it from overheating The unit constantly checks that the block temperature does not exceed its maximum If for some reason this temperature is exceeded all power to the block i...

Page 18: ...calibrator to your supplier for repair Never fit a fuse rated higher than the value indicated on the unit serious damage or personal injury may result Replacement parts Each unit is supplied with an...

Page 19: ...ation Aluminium Inserts Immersion depth 114 3 mm or 4 5 NUMBER PROBE DIAMETER METRIC FINSALA 5 off 6mm FINSALB 1 off each 10mm 8mm 6mm 4 5mm 3mm FINSALC 2 off 6mm 2 off 10mm FINSALD 2 off 6mm 2 off 12...

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Page 21: ...g the details below UK Office Keison Products P O Box 2124 Chelmsford Essex CM1 3UP England Tel 44 0 330 088 0560 Fax 44 0 1245 808399 Email sales keison co uk Please note Product designs and specific...

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