ALTEK 830-KP User Manual
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GENERAL
CONFIGURING TEMPERATURE SCALES
The thermocouple and RTD ranges may be configured for full time
use of °C, full time use of °F or selectable °C and °F operation.
This configuration is part of the DEFAULT SETTINGS below.
The thermocouple and RTD ranges may be configured for full time
use of °C, full time use of °F or selectable °C and °F operation.
This configuration is part of the DEFAULT SETTINGS below.
AUTO-OFF
TechChek 830-KP can be set up to turn itself off after 30 minutes
of inactivity. The internal timer is reset to 30 minutes each time a
pushbutton is pressed.
TechChek 830-KP can be set up to turn itself off after 30 minutes
of inactivity. The internal timer is reset to 30 minutes each time a
pushbutton is pressed.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
TechChek 830-KP may be restored to the factory default setting.
This will reset the HI and LO “QUIK-CHEK” memories according
to the table below and the SET memory to midrange between HI and LO.
TechChek 830-KP may be restored to the factory default setting.
This will reset the HI and LO “QUIK-CHEK” memories according
to the table below and the SET memory to midrange between HI and LO.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Press and hold the STORE/RESET push-button while turning
the 830-KP on.
2) Keep pressing the push-button until SETTING UP DEFAULT
appears on the display then release the push-button.
3) °F/°C SETUP appears on the display.
4) Press an UP/DOWN key to select °F & °C, °F Only or °C Only.
4) Press an UP/DOWN key to select °F & °C, °F Only or °C Only.
°C & °F is the default if no selection is made.
5) Press STORE/RESET push-button to store your choice or wait
five seconds for the 830-KP to automatically store your choice
and AUTO-OFF SETUP appears on the display.
and AUTO-OFF SETUP appears on the display.
6) Press an UP/DOWN key to select AUTO-OFF ENABLE.
AUTO-OFF causes the 830-KP to turn itself off after 30
minutes of inactivity to preserve the batteries. Select AUTO-
OFF DISABLE for continuous
operation.
minutes of inactivity to preserve the batteries. Select AUTO-
OFF DISABLE for continuous
operation.
7) Press STORE/RESET push-button
to store your choice or wait five
seconds for the 830-KP
seconds for the 830-KP
to
automatically store your choice.
8) The firmware revision will be
displayed, then the unit will begin
QUIK-CHEK DEFAULTS
RANGE
LO SET
HI
mA
4.00 12.00 20.00
mV
1.00 5.00 10.00
V
1.00 5.00 10.00
T/C J,T,E,K,N All points 0°C/32°F
T/C R & S All points 538°C/1000°F
T/C R & S All points 538°C/1000°F
Ohms 100.0 200.0 400.0
RTD
All points 0°C/32°F
kHz
1.00 5.00 10.00
Hz
100
500 1000
CPM
100
500 1000
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
FIELD & BENCH USE
TechChek 830-KP comes with a carrying
case and a built-in tilt stand/hanger. The
830-KP is held securely in the case by
VELCRO® for use with the carrying case
open. The carrying case also has a snap-
on belt loop which can be looped around a
pipe or rail.
The tilt stand is easily raised by pulling the
stand until it locks into place. The stand can
also be reversed for use as a hanger to
suspend the 830-KP.
case and a built-in tilt stand/hanger. The
830-KP is held securely in the case by
VELCRO® for use with the carrying case
open. The carrying case also has a snap-
on belt loop which can be looped around a
pipe or rail.
The tilt stand is easily raised by pulling the
stand until it locks into place. The stand can
also be reversed for use as a hanger to
suspend the 830-KP.
CHANGING BATTERIES
Low battery is indicated by a battery symbol
on the display. Approximately four hours of
operation remain before the LCD blanks
and TechChek 830-KP shuts itself down.
Turn the 830-KP off, loosen the captive
screw securing the battery compartment
and lift off the cover from the bottom of the
case. The six “AA” batteries are easily
removed and replaced (alkaline supplied
and recommended). Replace the battery
compartment cover by inserting the tabs
and tightening the screw.
on the display. Approximately four hours of
operation remain before the LCD blanks
and TechChek 830-KP shuts itself down.
Turn the 830-KP off, loosen the captive
screw securing the battery compartment
and lift off the cover from the bottom of the
case. The six “AA” batteries are easily
removed and replaced (alkaline supplied
and recommended). Replace the battery
compartment cover by inserting the tabs
and tightening the screw.