2000 Park Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
1-800-766-7000
Part No. 106146 Rev. A
Published 12/02
Quick Start
The recorder has been preset to operate within the parameters of the of
the Fisher Isotemp Refrigerator or Freezer in which it is installed. A pen
and chart have already been installed for your convenience. All you
need to do to start using your recorder is follow these quick start
instructions:
1. Remove the protective pen cap, and insert the cap on the pen cap
holder.
2. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the instrument on (Figure 2).
3. The instrument will enter a 5 second warm-up phase, ending with the
pen moving to the appropriate temperature reading. Under warm-up
mode the green LED flashes until ready, when ready, LED will stay
solid green and F or C will be shown on the display.
4. Set the appropriate time by pressing the CHART ROTATION key.
(Figure 2). The chart will turn clockwise while the button is
depressed. Continue the rotation until the correct hour and day is
referenced to the timing arrow (Figure 1).
Note: Do not try to rotate the chart hub manually - doing so may
damage the instrument.
7. For battery back up insert a 9 volt battery. The battery door is center
bottom of dial plate.
Specifications
•
Temperature Accuracy:
±
0.5 % of full scale.
•
Temperature Sensor:
Bead wire probe, type K-thermocouple
•
Recording Times:
24 Hour, 7 Day
•
Chart:
6
″
diameter (15.2 cm)
•
Ambient Operating Conditions:
32 to 122
°
F (0 to 50
°
C)
0 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
•
Alarms (
Not used on this model
):
Maximum and minimum alarm
contacts audio and visual alarms
Note:
Response time is slower when using battery power source
Keypad Operations
On/Off
The On/Off key turns the unit on and off. Alarm and calibration settings
are restored to the most recent values when the unit is turned on. If the
unit is using AC power and power fails, the unit will switch to battery
power without interrupting the recording capabilities. If power fails when
the battery is not present, the pen will remain on the chart in recording
position.
Pen Home (also Down Arrow)
If the pen is located outside the chart, press the
HOME key to move pen to recording position. Press
the HOME key with the pen in recording position,
and the pen will move to outside of the chart and up
the pen lift ramp (home). The PEN HOME key is
also used as a down arrow key to decrease values
when setting alarms or calibration values.
Chart Rotation (also Up Arrow)
The CHART ROTATION key sets the chart to the
desired time setting. Press the CHART ROTATION
key to rotate chart. Continue pressing until the chart
reaches the desired time setting. The chart rotation
will reach full speed after a couple seconds of
pressing the key.
Do NOT attempt to rotate the
chart manually.
The CHART ROTATION key is
also used as an up arrow key to increase values
when setting alarms or calibration values.
Alarm (Not used on this model)
The ALARM key turns the alarm on or off. When the
alarm is on the display will alternate between a
flashing A and F (in Fahrenheit mode) or A and C (in
Celsius mode). Holding the ALARM key for 2
seconds will cause the unit to enter into the alarm
set mode. For a visual alarm the display will read MIN if a minimum
alarm is activated or MAX if the maximum alarm is activated. The
alarm condition will also trigger an audio alarm if the audio alarm is
enabled (dip switch #8 is on). The alarm will continue until the alarm is
disabled, or until the alarm condition no longer applies.
The PEN HOME and CHART ROTATION keys are used for setting
alarms. The PEN HOME key decreases the alarm value and the
CHART ROTATION key increases the alarm value.
1. To set the alarms press the ALARM key and hold for 2 seconds. The
temperature alarm set point will flash.
2. Use the HOME key to decrease the minimum alarm setting and
TIME key to increase the minimum alarm setting.
3. Press ALARM key a second time and the temperature alarm set
point will flash indication that you can now set the maximum alarm.
Use the same procedure as in step #2 for setting the maximum alarm
setting.
4. When you have set the alarms press the ALARM key a third time to
exit the alarm setting mode.
5. To enable the ALARM, press the ALARM key.
Instructions: Chart Recorder
Figure 1: Instrument Anatomy
Figure 2: Keypad
