METER TEMPOS User manual

TEMPOS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction.............................................................................................. 1

2. System......................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Specifications............................................................................................2

2.2 TEMPOS Controller .................................................................................... 4

2.2.1 Main Menu .......................................................................................6

2.2.2 Take a Reading Screen ..................................................................... 7

2.2.3 Measurement Configuration Screen ................................................7

2.2.4 Stored Readings Menu.....................................................................9

2.2.5 Unattended Mode Screen .............................................................. 11

2.2.6 Device Configuration Screen.......................................................... 13

2.2.7 About Screen ................................................................................. 13

2.3 Sensors.................................................................................................... 14

2.3.1 KS-3............................................................................................... 14

2.3.2 TR-3 ............................................................................................... 15

2.3.3 SH-3............................................................................................... 15

2.3.4 RK-3............................................................................................... 15

3. Operation ................................................................................................. 16

3.1 Controller Configuration .......................................................................... 16

3.2 Measurement Configuration .................................................................... 17

3.3 Sensor Installation .................................................................................. 20

3.3.1 Rock or Cured Concrete (RK-3)....................................................... 21

3.3.2 Wet Cement ................................................................................... 21

3.3.3 Solid Material (TR-3)...................................................................... 22

3.3.4 Insulation (KS-3)............................................................................ 22

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3.4 Take a Reading......................................................................................... 22

3.5 Saving and Viewing a Reading.................................................................. 24

3.6 Interfacing with TEMPOS Utility............................................................... 25

3.6.1 Install TEMPOS Utility.................................................................... 25

3.6.2 Download Data............................................................................... 26

3.6.3 Update Firmware Version............................................................... 27

4. Theory........................................................................................................ 29

4.1 Dual-Needle Algorithm ............................................................................ 30

4.2 Single-Needle Algorithm ......................................................................... 31

4.3 Algorithm for the Insulation Mode ........................................................... 32

4.4 Volumetric Specific Heat for Insulation Thermal Conductivity

Measurements....................................................................................... 33

4.5 Understanding the SYX Value .................................................................... 34

5. Service....................................................................................................... 35

5.1 Sensor Maintenance and Verification ...................................................... 35

5.1.1 Verification withtheKS-3,TR-3,orRK-3....................................... 35

5.1.2 Verification with the SH-3.............................................................. 37

5.2 Controller Maintenance ........................................................................... 37

5.3 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 38

5.4 Customer Support.................................................................................... 39

5.5 Terms and Conditions .............................................................................. 39

References .................................................................................................... 40

Index ................................................................................................................. 42

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED:

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Certiﬁcate of Analysis

TEMPOS

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the TEMPOS Thermal Properties Analyzer from METER Group.

This manual will help the user understand and use the TEMPOS controller to the best of its

capability. Verify all components are included and appear in good condition:

• TEMPOS controller

• Carrying case

• Mini-USB data download cable

• 5 AA alkaline batteries (installed in TEMPOS controller)

• Glycerin verification standard

• Sensor positioning jigs

• Thermal grease

• Sensors (ordered with device)

• Pilot pins (if TR-3 sensor ordered)

• Drill bits (if TR-3 sensor ordered)

• Extra septum

• SH-3 needle guides (if SH-3 sensor ordered)

• SH-3 Delrin®verification block (if SH-3 sensor ordered)

The RK-3 Rock Sensor kit includes the following items and is available separately by

contacting Customer Support:

• 5/32-in (4-mm) drill bit

• RK-3 sensor

• Arctic alumina

• 1-m cable

Custom cable lengths of 2,3,5,and 10 m are available upon request.

SYSTEM

2. SYSTEM

This section describes the specifications and components of the TEMPOS. The system

comprises the handheld device (Section2.2) and compatible four sensors (Section2.3).

2.1 SPECIFICATIONS

MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

KS-3 (6-cm [small] single needle)

Conductivity

Range 0.02–2.00 W/(m • K)

Accuracy ±10% from 0.2–2.0 W/(m • K)

Resistivity

Range 50–5,000 °C • cm/W

TR-3 (10-cm [large] single needle)

Conductivity

Range 0.1–4.0 W/(m • K)

Accuracy ±10% from 0.1–4.0 W/(m • K)

Resistivity

Range 25–1,000 °C • cm/W

SH-3 (3-cm dual needle)

Conductivity

Range 0.02–2.00 W/(m • K)

Accuracy ±10% from 0.02–2.0 W/(m • K)

Diffusivity

Range 0.1–1.0 mm2/s

Accuracy ±10% at conductivity above 0.2 W/(m • K)

±0.02 W/(m • K) from 0.10–0.20 W/(m • K)

Volumetric Speciﬁc Heat Capacity

Range 0.5–4.0 MJ/m3

Accuracy ±10% at conductivities above 0.1 W/(m • K)

TEMPOS

RK-3 (6-cm [thick] single needle)

Conductivity

Range 0.1–6.0 W/(m • K)

Accuracy ±10% from 0.1–6.0 W/(m • K)

Resistivity

Range 17–1,000 °C • cm/W

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Controller Dimensions

Length 18.5 cm (7. 28 in)

Width 10 cm (3.94 in)

Height 3.5 cm (1.38 in)

Carrying Case Dimensions

Length 37 cm (14.57 in)

Width 30 cm (11.81 in)

Height 10.5 cm (4.13 in)

Display Dimensions

Width 5.5 cm (2.17 in)

Height 4.0 cm (1.57 in)

Sensor Needle Dimensions

KS-3 1.3 mm diameter ×60 mm length

TR-3 2.4 mm diameter ×100 mm length

SH-3 1.3 mm diameter ×30 mm length

6 mm spacing between needles

RK-3 3.9 mm diameter ×60 mm length

Battery Capacity

5 AA alkaline batteries

SYSTEM

Battery Life

>250 high-power measurements

Read Modes

Manual and unattended

Controller Operating Temperature Range

Minimum 0 °C

Maximum +50 °C

Sensor Operating Temperature Range

Minimum –50 °C

Maximum +150 °C

Data Storage

2,048 measurements in ﬂash memory (both raw and processed data are stored

fordownload)

Connector Types

DB-15 (to sensors)

Mini-USB to USB (to computer)

COMPLIANCE

Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015

EN 61326-1:2013

EN 55022/CISPR 22

2.2 TEMPOS CONTROLLER

The TEMPOS controller is a handheld device to read and save the TEMPOS sensor

measurements. The unit has a DB-15 pin receiver to connect to sensors. The other port on

the controller is a mini-USB port for downloading data (Section3.6). The TEMPOS controller

requires five alkaline AA batteries (included).

The TEMPOS controller has a POWER button, a BACK button, and a central D-pad. The

POWER button (Figure1) turns the TEMPOS controller on and off. To completely power down

the unit, quickly press the POWER button and release. For a hard reset of the device, push

and hold the POWER button for 5 s.

TEMPOS

Pressing the BACK button (Figure1) moves the cursor back to the previous screen. When

it is pressed multiple times, the cursor moves back to the Main menu. Changes are

automatically saved.

The D-pad selects configurations or options in the TEMPOS controller (Figure1).

• The CENTER button (Figure1) serves as the Select or Enter function.

• The UP, DOWN, RIGHT, and LEFT buttons (Figure1) are active when an icon or text on the

display screen is highlighted in red. These arrows allow the user to scroll within a field or to

select a field before pressing the CENTER button.

The device automatically goes to sleep when not used for more than 5 min. While in

unattended mode, the screen will turn off after 5 min, but scheduled readings will continue.

D-pad

BACK button

LED screen

CENTER button

RIGHT button

LEFT button

DOWN button

UP button

POWER button

DB-15

connection port

Mini-USB port

Figure1 TEMPOS controller

SYSTEM

Every menu screen (Figure2) contains a header bar that displays (from left to right) the

current reading mode, time, current sensor pairing, and battery status.

Header

bar

Reading

mode Time

Current

sensor

Battery

status

Figure2 TEMPOS screen components

2.2.1 MAIN MENU

The Main menu is the starting point for all of the firmware applications within the device.

Measurement

Conﬁguration

Unattended

Mode

Stored Readings

Device Conﬁguration

About

Take a Reading

Figure3 Main menu

There are six icons in the Main menu that represent the six main functions of the TEMPOS.

• Take a Reading (Section2.2.2)

• Measurement Configuration (Section2.2.3)

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