Introduction – Thermo Fisher Scientific EcoScan Temp JKT User Manual
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introducing the Temp JKT
Thank you for purchasing the Temp JKT meter. This economical microprocessor-
based handheld meter works with type J, type K and type T probes for a wide
temperature measurement range:
• Type J probes (iron-constantan) offer a wide range of –200 to 1000 °C / -
328 to 1832
°F; use in reducing environments
• Type K probes (chromel-alumel) offer the widest range of –250 to 1372 °C
/ -418 to 2502
°F; use in oxidizing environments
• Type T probes (copper-constantan) of range of –250 to 400 °C / -418 to
752
°F; good for ambient and sub-freezing measurements
The Temp JKT meter features:
• Large LCD for clear and easy reading
• Readings
in
o
C and
o
F (selectable)
• Minimum and maximum temperature display
• Minimum and maximum hold mode
• Low battery indicator
• Hold function, freezes measured reading
• User calibration - offset adjustment
• Built-in memory backup; calibration and other information remain if battery
is disconnected
This instruction manual is organized for quick reference with step-by-step
procedures that give you thorough review of the various features and meter
operations.
Included with your meter are a rubber boot, 4 alkaline “AAA” batteries, an
instruction manual and a warranty card. To order different type of thermocouple
probes, please refer to Section on Accessories for more information.