Dickson KT8P Manual V6 52418
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DICK
DICK
DICK
DICKSON
SON
SON
SON
KT8P0/2/3 & KT856
KT8P0/2/3 & KT856
KT8P0/2/3 & KT856
KT8P0/2/3 & KT856
Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing Temperature
Temperature
Temperature
Temperature Recorder
Recorder
Recorder
Recorder
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
7-day chart rotation
0 to 100
o
F
QUICK START
QUICK START
QUICK START
QUICK START
1.
1.
1.
1.
Remove the protective pen cap(s).
2.
2.
2.
2.
Connect Probe(s):
a.
KT8P0/2/3: Make sure the KTC probe is connected firmly to the Replaceable
Sensor and that the Replaceable Sensor is plugged in firmly to the chart recorder.
b.
KT856: Make sure both KTC probes are plugged in firmly to the chart recorder.
3.
3.
3.
3.
Insert batteries and plug in AC adapter (See Figure 3). KT8P0:4 AA batteries required;
KT8P2/3 & KT856: 4 AA batteries backup power only (See page 5 for backup life). Unit
will power on.
4.
4.
4.
4.
The instrument will move pen(s) to the appropriate readings.
5.
5.
5.
5.
Install the chart that matches the Dip Switch settings (See p.4).
Press the PEN
PEN
PEN
PEN HOME
HOME
HOME
HOME key to move the pen(s) to the outside of the chart. The pen(s) is
automatically raised off the chart.
Remove the old chart, place the new chart on the Chart Hub being certain that the edge
of the chart slides under the Chart Guide Clips located at the outside of the chart.
6.
6.
6.
6.
Set the appropriate time. There are two ways to adjust the chart and set the appropriate
time:
a.
Set the chart time manually by inserting a coin into the groove in the chart hub
and turning clockwise until the correct hour (and day if applicable) on the chart is
referenced to the timing arrow (just to the right of the pen tip on the dial). Press
Pen
Pen
Pen
Pen Home
Home
Home
Home to move the pen(s) back onto the chart.
The following feature should be used for fine adjustments only.
b.
To adjust the chart time, press and hold Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust----Up
Up
Up
Up and Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust----Down
Down
Down
Down buttons
located on the back of the unit next to the dip switch (see Figure 3).
The green LED will blink rapidly for about five seconds, then the LED will remain
solid green. While in this state the Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust----Up
Up
Up
Up button will move the chart
backward (counter clockwise) and the Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust----Down
Down
Down
Down button will move the chart
forward (clockwise).
Rotate the chart until the correct hour (and day if applicable) on the chart is
referenced to the timing arrow. Once you have set your chart, press the Pen
Pen
Pen
Pen
Home
Home
Home
Home button to exit Chart Adjust Mode. The unit will take one minute to exit the
Chart Adjust Mode once Pen
Pen
Pen
Pen Home
Home
Home
Home is pressed. Press Pen
Pen
Pen
Pen Home
Home
Home
Home to move the
pen(s) back onto the chart.
c.
Place the KT8 recorder on a flat vibration-free surface. Be sure it is in a vertical
position and level. For best performance and longevity, the location should be a
clean environment, free from dust and corrosive fumes. Do not exceed
temperature specifications. Wall Mount:
Wall Mount:
Wall Mount:
Wall Mount: Keyhole slots are provided on the KT8
recorder for wall mounting.
