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Performance Test and Calibration Required Test Equipment
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Performance Test and Calibration Required Test Equipment
Refer to Table 2 for a list of test equipment used in the performance test and calibration
procedures.
Table 2. Recommended Test Equipment
Equipment Required Characteristics Recommended Model
DC Voltage Calibrator
Output Voltage: 0-1V
Accuracy: 0.0125 %
Resolution: 0.1 µV Fluke 5700A or equivalent
Thermocouple connector
For K-type thermocouple
Fluke 80CK-M
Fluke P/N 779942
Thermocouple connector Copper Fluke P/N 601747
K-type Thermocouple wire Standard Omega
Dewar Flask/Cap 1- pint, or larger capacity Thermos
Mercury Thermometer
(either °C or °F)
0.02 °C Resolution
0.05 °F Resolution
Princo Model ASTM56C
Princo Model ASTM56F
DB9 Adapter Connector Fluke P/N 804549
IR Adapter Fluke P/N 690518
PC with Microsoft Windows
®
installed
Performance Tests
Performance tests are recommended for incoming inspection, periodic maintenance, and
for checking the thermometer’s specifications. If the thermometer fails any part of the
performance tests, calibration and/or repair is indicated.
Before performing these tests:
1. Allow the thermometer to stabilize to room temperature, +23
o
C ± 5
o
C (+73
o
F ± 9
o
F).
2. Check the batteries and replace them if necessary.
Display Test
Turn the thermometer on while pressing the h button. All display segments are
displayed until the
h button is released. Confirm that all the display segments are
showing as in Figure 1.