TPS MC-83 Handbook Download Page 1

Congratulations !

 

You have purchased the latest in Handheld Relative Humidity and 
Temperature instrumentation. We trust that your new 

MC-83

 Relative 

Humidity-Temperature meter will give you many years of reliable service. 

The 

MC-83

 is a breeze to operate. This manual has been designed to 

help you get started, and also contains some handy tips. If at any stage 
you require assistance, please contact either your local TPS 
representative or the TPS factory in Brisbane. 

The manual is divided into the following sections: 

1. 

Table of Contents

 

Each major section of the handbook is clearly listed. Sub-sections have 
also been included to enable you to find the information you need at a 
glance. 

2. 

Introduction

 

The introduction has a diagram and explanation of the display and 
controls of the 

MC-83

. It also contains a full listing of all of the items that 

you should have received with your 

MC-83

. Please take the time to read 

this section, as it explains some of items that are mentioned in 
subsequent sections. 

3. 

Main Section

 

The main section of the handbook provides full details of the 

MC-83

including operating modes, troubleshooting, specifications, and warranty 
terms.

 

MC-83 Humidity

 

& Temperature Meter

 

Version : 2.01 
Date : 09/04/2003 
 Author : MS

 

Summary of Contents for MC-83

Page 1: ...1 Table of Contents Each major section of the handbook is clearly listed Sub sections have also been included to enable you to find the information you need at a glance 2 Introduction The introduction has a diagram and explanation of the display and controls of the MC 83 It also contains a full listing of all of the items that you should have received with your MC 83 Please take the time to read t...

Page 2: ...ty Ltd ABN 30 009 773 371 4 Jamberoo Street Springwood Brisbane Australia 4127 Phone 07 32 900 400 International 61 7 32 900 400 Fax 07 3808 4871 International 61 7 3808 4871 Email tps tps com au Web www tps com au ...

Page 3: ... 6 1 3 Specifications 6 2 Relative Humidity and Temperature Measurement 7 3 Freezing the Reading on the Display 7 4 Data Record and Recall Functions 8 5 Battery Replacement 9 6 Display Mode Indicators 9 7 Humidity Calibration 10 7 1 Calibration Procedure 11 8 Troubleshooting 14 9 Warranty 15 ...

Page 4: ...Page 4 1 Introduction 1 1 MC 83 Display and Controls ...

Page 5: ...ingly See section 2 RECORD Press to start recording Maximum Minimum and Average values Press a second time to stop recording these values See section 4 for a full description of this function RECALL Press to sequentially recall Maximum Minimum and Average values recorded using the Record function See section 4 for a full description of this function Relative Humidity Temperature Probe The Relative...

Page 6: ...andard 100mL 130091 1 3 Specifications Range Resolution Accuracy Humidity 10 to 95 RH 0 1 RH 3 RH Temperature O C 0 to 50 O C 0 1 O C 0 8 O C Temperature O F 32 to 122 O F 0 1 O F 1 5 O F Display Custom Liquid Crystal Display shows Relative Humidity and Temperature simultaneously Sensor Type Humidity Thin film capacitance sensor Temperature Thermistor Power 9V Alkaline Battery for 60 hours operati...

Page 7: ...g in the bottom half of the display Note the O C or O F indicator on the display Press the O C O F button to change between O C or O F readout 3 Freezing the Reading on the Display When taking measurements in a rapidly changing environment or in a difficult to reach areas the operator is able to freeze the display This allows readings to be correctly noted 1 To freeze the display press the HOLD bu...

Page 8: ...data record mode press the RECALL button The Maximum values will now be displayed Note the Max indicator on the display Press the RECALL button a second time The Minimum values will now be displayed Note the Min indicator on the display Press the RECALL button a third time The Average values will now be displayed Note the AVG indicator on the display Press the RECALL button a fourth time to return...

Page 9: ...elow is a summary of the mode indicators that appear on the MC 83 display Indicator Meaning RH Indicates that the top reading is Relative Humidity O C Indicates that the bottom reading is Temperature in O C O F Indicates that the bottom reading is Temperature in O F D H Indicates that the MC 83 is in Data Hold mode see section 3 REC Indicates that the Record Data mode is currently active see secti...

Page 10: ...ble 1 shows the Relative Humidity characteristics of these two standards When making up your own standards The solution must be saturated with the salt i e no further solids will dissolve Use distilled water Use a plastic bottle that allows the sensor tip to fit snugly into the top of the bottle making a good seal Allow 24 hours after mixing for the temperature to stabilise Standards can be stored...

Page 11: ...art no 130091 The sensor head must be above the level of the standard as per the diagram below DO NOT IMMERSE THE SENSOR Leave for 3 hours to allow the Relative Humidity in the bottle to stabilise 2 Switch the meter on Wait for the displayed Relative Humidity reading to stabilise up to 3 minutes ...

Page 12: ...hows the appropriate Relative Humidity value for the current temperature as detailed in Table 1 4 Fit the sensor head into a bottle of 75 humidity standard part no 130090 The sensor head must be above the level of the as per the diagram in Step 1 DO NOT IMMERSE THE SENSOR Leave for 3 hours to allow the Relative Humidity in the bottle to stabilise ...

Page 13: ...ature as per Table 1 For example If A 70 0 Y 11 3 assuming the current temperature is 25 O C Z 75 3 assuming the current temperature is 25 O C Then B 70 0 x 75 3 11 3 70 0 11 3 B 70 0 x 64 0 58 7 B 76 3 6 Adjust VR4 see diagram in Step 3 above until the display shows the value of B calculated above 7 Adjust VR3 see diagram in Step 3 above until the display shows the value of Z above 8 Replace the ...

Page 14: ...s Remedy Unstable readings 1 Battery is low 2 Requires re calibration 3 Sensor is faulty Replace battery Re calibrate meter Return to factory for repair Display shows just 1 Meter has over ranged 2 Instrument or sensor is faulty Check that the R H or temperature are within the specified ranges section 1 3 Return to factory for repair Meter will not turn on Battery is exhausted Replace the battery ...

Page 15: ...the equipment Shipping damage is not covered by this warranty Please note A guarantee card is packed with the instrument or sensor This card must be completed at the time of purchase and the registration section returned to TPS Pty Ltd within 7 days No claims will be recognised without the original guarantee card or other proof of purchase This warranty becomes invalid if modifications or repairs ...

Page 16: ...ime phone number Your company name ORDER number and return street address A description of the fault Please be specific Note Please Repair does NOT describe a fault Your equipment will be repaired and returned to you by air express where possible For out of warranty units a repair cost will be calculated from parts and labour costs If payment is not received for the additional charges within 30 da...

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