PHYSITEMP BAT-12 Operating Manual Download Page 5

4.2

Switch instrument OFF. Use a coin to undo screws on the back of the case and

slide case off. Remove battery from clip and replace with a similar 9V battery.

For 

BAT-12,

alkaline batteries are recommended. Battery life will be approxi-

mately 160 hours. 

For 

BAT-12R

, a suitable 9V rechargeable battery should be used. DO NOT 

INSTALL A NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERY IN BAT-12R. If you acci-
dently try to recharge a non-rechargeable battery it may burst, leak and dam-
age the instrument.

5.0 ANALOG OUTPUT

5.0

A DC output, whose amplitude is approximately proportional to instrument

reading, is provided from the 3.5mm miniature jack on the front panel. A mating plug
is supplied with each BAT-12. This plug may be left in the socket until it is required
for use.

5.1

Use of the analog output with strip chart recorder

The output impedance of BAT-12 is 2 Kilohms, so connection to a potentio-

metric recorder will not affect either the calibration or accuracy. 

The analog output is proportional to the input thermocouple voltage and is adequate
for most strip chart recordings where small temperature ranges are involved. The
output bears a non-linear relationship to temperature and, over wider ranges,
thermocouple tables can be used to compensate for linearity changes. Physitemp will
supply a copy of these tables on request.

5.2

Use of the analog output with Physitemp TCAT-1A Temperature Control 
and Alarm Unit

BAT-12 with TCAT-1A can be used to control a heating or cooling device such as a
heat lamp or pad. This system is frequently used to control the temperature of animal
cages, etc.

For more information on the TCAT-1A, see our website, www.physitemp.com or call
us at 1-800-452-8510.

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POSITIVE

OUTPUT (SIGNAL)

NEGATIVE

COMMON (RETURN)

Summary of Contents for BAT-12

Page 1: ...ODUCTION 2 0 INITIAL INSTALLATION 3 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 0 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 5 0 ANALOG OUTPUT 6 0 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT WITH THERMOCOUPLE SENSORS 7 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 8 0 CHECKING CALIBRATI...

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Page 3: ...the same box if small or a separate package if they are longer than 12 inches 2 2 BAT 12 for battery operation is supplied ready for use with a 9V alkaline bat tery already installed Shipment will in...

Page 4: ...read temperature 4 0 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 4 1 When a colon appears in the center of the ditigal display the battery needs to be replaced However BAT 12 can be used without significant calibration error...

Page 5: ...he analog output with strip chart recorder The output impedance of BAT 12 is 2 Kilohms so connection to a potentio metric recorder will not affect either the calibration or accuracy The analog output...

Page 6: ...ronic reference circuitry 6 3 As compared with thermistor sensors which were formerly used exclusively in portable thermometers thermocouples have these advantages a Wide temperature range e g 200 C t...

Page 7: ...nical probes are guaranteed accurate to within 0 1oC in the range 0 50oC Copper Constantan type T thermocouples from other manufacturers are not normally this accurate Probes made from wire to special...

Page 8: ...1 2 handle suitable for use in the hand or in a micromanipulator and the micro thermocouple protrudes slightly beyond the steel sheath and has some thermal isolation from it This probe was designed f...

Page 9: ...og output Remove the output plug d Probe or sensor may be faulty open circuit Check by substituting anoth er probe or by a resistance check All probes should read less than 2000 ohms If you do not hav...

Page 10: ...ter can be invalidated by overheating ensure that this never happens 8 3 Bind the thermocouple probe to the tip of the glass thermometer so that they are close together Do not compress the glass therm...

Page 11: ...d Technology tables NIST monograph 125 Ambient Cold Junction 0 1 C from 0 to 50 C Temp Compensation Readout 3 1 2 digits 1 2 liquid crystal numerals Analog output 10mV per degree C approximately Power...

Page 12: ...itemp aol com 10 2 Physitemp Instruments Inc warrants this system to be free from defects in material or workmanship for 12 months from date of shipment Repair or replace ment will be made at no charg...

Page 13: ...PHYSITEMP INSTRUMENTS INC 154 Huron Avenue Clifton NJ 07013 U S A Tel 973 779 5577 Fax 973 779 5954 e mail physitemp aol com OPERATING MANUAL BAT 12 Microprobe Thermometer...

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