DICKSON

SK4/SL4

Temperature Chart Recorder Operation

Contents:

Product Applications and Useful Features

Product Specifications

Operating Instructions / Getting Started

Charts & Accessories

Calibrations

Troubleshooting

Warranty / Factory Service & Returns

Rev. 10/07

SK4

SL4

Product Applications

These units are self-contained temperature recorders. The SK4 & SL4 recorders are portable, easy-to-use and provide a permanent record of temperatures. These recorders have locking door and built-in slot for an optional tie-down cable and lock.

The SK4 was designed for use in applications where recording long term temperature trends is most important. The SL4 was built to give you the best of both worlds: a permanent record of long term temperature recording combined with an easy-to-read, digital display.

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Useful Features

• Battery Powered, operates on a single AA battery for up to 3 years

2.5 more readable than a 3 inch chart recorder

Totally self-contained and easy-to-use (place directly in the environment to be monitored)

Battery access

Portable and compact

SL4 features easy to read LCD display

Product Specifications

Measurement Ranges:

SL4350: -22 to +122°F, -30 to +50°C, SL4100: 0 to +100°F, -

18 to +37°C, SL490: +45 to +90°F, +7 to +32°C; SK4350: -22 to +122°F, -30 to +50°C, SK4100: 0 to +100°F, -18 to +37°C

Ambient Operating Temperature: -22 to +122°F (-30 to +50°C); 0-95% RH (non-condensing)

Pen Accuracy:

SL4 Display Accuracy:

Temperature Sensor:

Power Supply:

Chart Movement:

Average Response Time:

Recording Times:

Chart Size:

Calibration:

Display Type:

Resolution:

Mounting:

Enclosure:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Approvals:

Includes:

±2% full scale

±3.6°F (±2°C)

Precise spiral-wound bi-metallic strip transducer

One “AA” alkaline battery, up to 3 years average life

Battery operated

11 minutes to move 63% of full scale

24 hour or 7 day

4” DIA

User: none; Factory: zero (no display calibration)

LCD (SL4 only)

0.1°F (0.1°C)

Desk or wall mount

Black ABS & Polycarbonate

5.2” x 5.2” x 2.4” (13.2 cm x 13.2 cm x 6.1 cm)

0.65 lbs (295 g)

CE

One “AA” alkaline battery, pen, and instruction manual

Rev. 10/07

Getting Started

• Set the switch on the back of the unit to the appropriate motor speed: 7 day or 24 hour.

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Place a new chart on the recorder.

Set the time by inserting a coin into the chart hub and turning clockwise until the current hour is referenced by the time indicator. (Time Indicator is directly to the right and below the pen tip.)

Remove protective pen cap.

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Pen Replacement

• Slide the used pen cartridge off and slide the new one on. Typical pen life is one year.

Battery Replacement

• The battery compartment is located on the back of the unit. The recorder uses a standard “AA” battery for up to three years of battery life.

• Insert new battery with positive end up.

Charts

(for current pricing go to www.dicksondata.com or call 1-800-323-2448)

Range

(F/C switchable)

24 Hour °F

Chart

24 Hour °C

Chart

7 Day °F

Chart

7 Day °C

Chart

-22 to +122°F -30 to +50°C C205

0 to +100°F -18 to +37°C C010

+45 to +90°F +7 to +32°C C090

C180

C209

C207

C206

C012

C070

C181

C210

C208

Accessories

(for current pricing go to www.dicksondata.com or call 1-800-323-2448)

Description

NIST Traceable Calibration 3-pt. (new unit)

A2LA Accredited Calibration 3-pt. (new unit)

Pens (6 red)

Carrying Case

Waterproof Pouch

Order #

N300

N400

P222

A708

A711

Rev. 10/07

Calibration Services - New Units

• N100 - NIST Traceable Calibration 1-Point: Includes documentation to one Dickson pre-selected point on new units only.

• N300 - NIST Traceable Calibration 3-Point: Includes documentation of three Dickson preselected points (a high, medium, and low) on new units only.

The Importance and Benefits of Regular Calibrations

Once you begin to use your precision Dickson instrumentation, regular calibrations are necessary to ensure accurate readings.

The following Calibration Services are available:

• N150 - NIST Traceable Calibration 1-Point: Includes documentation to one Dickson pre-selected point after re-calibration.

• N350 - NIST Traceable Calibration 3-Point: Includes documentation of three Dickson preselected points (a high, medium, and low) after re-calibration.

Why should I recalibrate my instrumentation?

Over time dirt, dust and normal handling can throw your precision instrumentation out of calibration. Regular calibrations ensure that you receive the most accurate readings possible.

How often should I recalibrate my instrumentation?

Depending on the environment your instrument is used in and how often it is handled you will want to recalibrate your instrument every 6 to 12 months. Instruments in environments where there are extreme temperatures, wide temperature ranges, humidity or pressure variations, high condensation, dirt, dust and other debris will require calibration at least every 6 months. Instruments that are frequently moved or in locations with heavy machinery that cause vibrations should also be calibrated at least every 6 months.

Why should I return my instrument to Dickson for calibration?

Dickson calibrates your instrument at the factory using proprietary production/calibration software that guarantees proper calibration.

Our Capabilities

Dickson is the first manufacturer of humidity and temperature instrumentation to receive A2LA accreditation. We are also NIST Traceable; our procedures conform to MIS-STD-45662A, ANSI/NCSL 2540-1-1994,

ISO/IEC Guide 25 and ISO10012. We are experts in the manufacture and calibration of humidity and temperature instruments.

Fast Service: Our turnaround time is 3 days or less so you receive not only expert service but fast service as well.

Easy: We make it easy for you! No phone calls for Return Authorization Numbers are required. We remind you when your instrument is due for calibration. You simply send in the completed Calibration

Order Form with your unit for calibration with freight prepaid to Dickson.

Calibration

Periodically check accuracy with a test gauge. If pen adjustment is required, use the adjusting screw located inside the door on the upper left corner of the dial plate. Check two points on the scale when adjusting the pen to make sure recorder calibration is maintained.

Note: When no signal (no pressure) is being applied to the recorder, the pen may not rest exactly on the zero chart line. It is possible for the allowable 2% of scale error to occur at zero, while upscale readings are increasingly more accurate.

Rev. 10/07

Troubleshooting

For troubleshooting information, click here for the technical support page.

Warranty

Dickson warrants that the products it sells will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of twelve months after delivery. In the event of a claim under this warranty, the product or part must be returned to the factory for repair or replacement (shipping pre-paid) with a Return Authorization Number (see Return Information above). It will be repaired at Dickson’s option without charge. This warranty DOES NOT cover routine calibration, pen, chart and battery replacement. The foregoing warranty and remedy are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties either expressed or implied.

Dickson shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages resulting from failure or malfunction of its products. Dickson makes no warranty for products not manufactured by it or for any products modified by buyer, or subject to misuse or neglect.

Factory Service & Returns

Contact the factory (630-543-3747) for a Return Authorization (RA) Number before returning any instrument. The model number, serial number and a purchase order number will be requested before an RA number is issued.

• Carefully repack the instrument, label the outside of the box with the RA# and return the instrument

(freight pre-paid) to Dickson.

• All instruments that do not have the RA# clearly marked on the outside of the box will be refused.

When returning instruments for credit, please include all accessories in shipment.

Calibration/Freight charges are non-refundable.

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NOTE: Dickson shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages resulting from failure or malfunction of its products.

Customer Satisfaction

Dickson takes pride in providing you, the customer, with the highest quality instrumentation. We welcome the opportunity to help you in any way possible. Whether it be a question or a new idea in documentation, the Dickson Company would like to hear your response. Please call our Customer Service Department at

1-800-323-2448 or (630) 543-3747 (in Illinois).

Software Return Policy

IMPORTANT-Read your Software License Agreement carefully before installing software. DIckson will accept returns for replacement of defective disks and CDs only.

Rev. 10/07

DICKSON

930 South Westwood Avenue

Addison, Illinois 60101

Phone: (630) 543-3747 • E-mail: [email protected]

SK4 & SL4

4” teledetección de temperatura

Arranque rápido

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Este registrador se entrega con una pila AA instalada.

Ajuste el interruptor en la parte posterior de la unidad a la velocidad adecuada del motor: 7 días ó 24 horas.

Reemplace el papel para gráficos con un gráfico nuevo.

Ajuste el tiempo insertando una moneda en el concentrador de gráficos y girando en el sentido de las agujas del reloj hasta que la hora correcta se referencia en el temporizador. (El temporizador se encuentra directamente a la derecha y por debajo de la punta del estilete).

Quite la tapa protectora del estilete.

El movimiento del gráfico es de arranque automático y funciona en forma continúa. Permita que la unidad se estabilice en el entorno durante 15 minutos.

La garantía Dickson

Garantía: Dickson garantiza que el SK4/SL4 no presentará defectos de material y de mano de obra en el uso y servicio normales durante un periodo de doce meses posteriores a la entrega.

Para asistencia técnica o para pedidos de accesorios y papel para gráficos, entre en la siguiente dirección

Web: www.DicksonData.com

Rev. 10/07

SK4 & SL4

4” Enregistreur de température

Débuter

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Cet enregistreur est livré avec une pile AA installée.

Réglez le commutateur à l’arrière de l’unité selon la vitesse appropriée du moteur: 7 jours ou 24 heures.

Remplacez le graphe en papier par un nouveau graphe.

Réglez l’heure du graphe en insérant une pièce dans la fente du connecteur de graphe et en tournant

dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre jusqu’à arriver à l’heure correcte. (L’indicateur horaire est à droite et en dessous du bout du stylo.)

Retirez le bouchon protecteur.

Le mouvement du graphe est à démarrage autonome et fonctionne continuellement. Laissez l’unité se stabiliser dans l’environnement pendant 15 minutes.

La garantie Dickson

Garantie: Dickson garantit que la ligne SK4/SL4 d’instruments sera sans défauts en matériel et en fabrication sous un usage normal et sera sous service pour une période de douze mois après la livraison.

Visitez le site www.DicksonData.com pour l’assistance technique ou pour commander des accessoires et des graphes.

Rev. 10/07

SK4 & SL4

4” Temperaturaufzeichnung durch Fernerkundung

Schnellstart

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Bei diesem Aufnahmegerät ist 1 AA Batterie bereits vorinstalliert.

Stellen Sie den Schalter auf der Rückseite der Geräteeinheit auf die angemessene Motorendrehzahl ein: 7 Tage oder 24 Stunden.

Ersetzen Sie das Diagrammpapier mit einem neuen Diagramm.

Stellen Sie die Zeit ein, indem Sie eine Münze in die Diagrammnabe einfügen und dann solange im

Uhrzeigersinn drehen, bis die korrekte Stunde durch den Zeitanzeiger angeben wird (Zeitanzeiger befindet sich unmittelbar rechts unterhalb der Stiftspitze).

Entfernen Sie die Schutzkappe des Stifts.

Die Diagrammbewegung startet eigenständig und verläuft fortlaufend. Gewähren ie der Geräteeinheit

15 Minuten, um sich gemäß der Umgebung zu stabilisieren.

Die Dickson Gewährleistung

Gewährleistung: Dickson gewährleistet für die Dauer von 12 Monaten nach der Auslieferung Dienstleistungen und dass der/die/das SK4/SL4 bei normaler Benutzung frei von Material- und Verarbeitungsmängeln ist.

Für technischen Support oder das Bestellen von Zusatzartikeln und Diagrammpapier verweisen wir Sie auf www.DicksonData.com

Rev. 10/07

SK4 & SL4

4” temperatura rilevata a distanza

Avvio veloce

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Questo registratore è fornito con una batteria AA installata.

Impostare il selettore a tergo dell’unità sull’idonea velocità del motore: 7 giorni o 24 ore.

Sostituire il foglietto diagramma con un diagramma nuovo.

Impostare l’ora inserendo una moneta nel perno del diagramma e ruotando in senso orario fino

all’indicazione dell’ora corretta nell’indicatore dell’ora. (L’indicatore dell’ora si trova direttamente a destra e sotto la punta del pennino.)

Togliere il cappuccino protettivo del pennino.

Il movimento del diagramma inizia da solo e continua ininterrottamente. Consentire all’unità di stabilizzarsi nell’ambiente per 15 minuti.

La garanzia Dickson

Garanzia: Dickson garantisce che SK4/SL4 sarà privo di difetti di materiale e manodopera nelle condizioni normali d’uso e di servizio per il periodo di dodici mesi dalla consegna.

Per assistenza tecnica o per ordinare accessori e carta diagramma, accedere al sito www.DicksonData.com