Selecting the Direct, Step or Preset generation mode, the final working screen shows the dry well temperature at the bottom (together with the temperature set- point, the generation mode and the status arrow symbol) and the contact state at the top (open/close). An audio signal indicates the change of state.

SWITCH

 

150.00

DIRECT

BLK

 

148.00

°C

To enable the Switch Test with the indication of open, close and calculated hysteresis values, the Ramp generation mode must first be selected.

SWITCH

 

 

OPENED AT:

145.50

°C

CLOSED AT:

148.00

°C

HIST:

2.50

°C

150.00

 

 

BLK:

148.00 °C

 

The switch test function can be rapidly recalled from any working screen by pressing the # and +/- keys. Press these keys again to disable Switch Test and to recall only the dry well temperature measurement.

•Thermocouple Testing

The DBC-TC series can measure the T/C electrical output, directly displaying the value in the selected temperature units.

From the Menu Selection Screen, select the required dry well temperature reference into the REF. T display, move the selection cursor on the MEASURE

section using the keys, select T/C using the keys and press ent.

REF T.

INTERNAL

SEL RTD

MEASURE

NONE

T/C

RTD

mA

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