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PROGRAMMABLE THERMOCOUPLE METER W/RS-232 INTERFACE
MODEL 169, 269, 369, 469
Made in the USA
Year 2000 Compliant


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Mechanical Reference
Model 08 Bench Style Case for Thermocouple or RTD Inputs
Mechanical Reference
Connections Diagram

OPTIONS
5 Vdc power
Isolated 9-32 Vdc power
Isolated 26-56 Vdc power
NEMA-4 splash-proof lens cover
Bench-style case with 1 or 12 inputs
STANDARD FEATURES
Advanced microprocessor-based design
Front-panel selectable TC type: J, K, E, T, R, S, DIN J
Front-panel selectable °C or °F
Easy calibration using linear mV scale
Cold-junction compensation error less than 0.1°C
Ultra-low conformity error over entire T/C range:
  • 0.1°C for TC types J, K, T
  • 0.2°C for TC type E
  • 0.5°C for TC types R, S
Optically-isolated RS-232 interface
120 dB CMR up to 500 Vp
60 dB NMR plus digital filter
Thermocouple break detection
­1,999 to +8,000-count display span
Bright, 0.56 in (14.2 mm) LED digits
Screw-terminal barrier strip
1/8 DIN case

Model 169, 269, 369, 469 is a low-cost thermocouple indicator with advanced microprocessor-based capabilities, which make it versatile, easy to use and extremely accurate.

FRONT-PANEL PROGRAMMING
The 269 can handle seven thermocouple types and display temperature in °C or °F, as selected by plug-in jumpers behind the lens. It covers the entire temperature range for each thermocouple type in one scale and with extremely low conformity errors (difference between the actual reading and the NIST tables). Calibrating zero and span of a special linear ­20 to +80 mV range automatically calibrates all thermocouple ranges in °C or °F.

OPTICALLY ISOLATED SERIAL ASCII OUTPUT
The 269 provides an optically isolated serial-ASCII output as a standard feature for data transfer to the RS-232 port of a computer or programmable controller. This output is imple-mented by an open-collector transistor and requires external power. In case of an IBM PC or compatible, this power can be easily obtained from the external RS-232 port by adding an external resistor, as shown in the connect diagram at the end of the data sheet.

PANEL-MOUNT OR BENCH-STYLE CASE
The standard case of the 269 is 1/8 DIN-sized and is suitable for panel mounting. This case can further be mounted in an optional bench-style case, which is available for one thermocouple input or with a rotary switch for 12 inputs. For additional information, please refer to the Options and Mechanical sections.


Sensor Types/Ranges

SPECIFICATIONS

ANALOG INPUT
Configuration: Optically-isolated Zero
Automatic Overvoltage protection: 130 V rms
Input resistance: 100 M
Sensor-break detection (jumper-selectable): +47 nA current source with positive overload indication, ­25 nA current source with negative overload indication
Lead resistance, max.: 250 for rated accuracy
Lead-resistance effect: 1 µV/20
TC reference tempco: ±0.01 deg/deg
Span tempco: ±0.006% of reading/°C
Warmup time: 10 min


NOISE REJECTION
NMR:
60 dB, 50/60 Hz
CMR: 120 dB with 250 imbalance
CMV: 500 Vp, DC to 60 Hz

ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSION
Technique:
Hybrid dual-slope with digital zero
Polarity: Bipolar
Signal-integration period: 100 ms
Read rate: 2.5/s
Linearization: MICROCURVE firmware
Digital filter: Jumper selectable, 4 s equivalent, RC time constant

DISPLAY
Type:
7-segment, red LED
Height: 0.56 in (14.2 mm)
Symbols: ­18.8.8. to 88.8.8
Overrange indication: Special symbols
Leading zero blanking: Automatic


RS-232 COMPATIBLE ASCII OUTPUT
Output type:
Opto-isolated open-collector transistor, 2 mA sink max
Message format: 9 ASCII characters: + or ­, C or F, 5 characters for numeric data, space, carriage return
Character format: 1 start bit, 7 data bits (ASCII code), 1 parity bit (odd), 2 stop bits
Data rate: 1200 baud

POWER
AC voltages:
120/240 V ac, +10%/­15%
AC frequency: 49-440 Hz
DC voltages: 5 V dc ±5%, non-isolated; 9-32 V dc, isolated to 300 Vp; 26-56 V dc, isolated to 300 Vp
Power consumption: 3.5 W
Output: 5 V dc at 50 mA

ENVIRONMENTAL
Rated temperature:
0 to +55°C
Operating temperature: ­20 to +55°C
Storage temperature: ­40 to +85°C
Relative humidity: 95% at 40°C (non-condensing)

MECHANICAL
PANEL-MOUNT CASE
Dimensions:
Newport DIN1A (1/8 DIN case) (see Mechanical section for drawings)
Weight: 17 oz (480 g)
Case material: 94V-0 UL-rated polycarbonate

BENCH-MOUNT CASE
Dimensions:
8.5 x 8.8 x 3.0 in (W x D x H)
(21.6 x 22.1 x 7.6 cm)
Weight (including 269): 1.60 kg (3.5 lbs)
Case material: Metal enclosure



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