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MDS-DTM-RTD Series
Benchtop Meter
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Page
Section 1 - Introduction ....................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Safety Warnings and IEC Symbols ......................................................... 1-2
1.3 General Description .................................................................................. 1-2
Section 2 - Hardware .......................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ...................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Included Items .......................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 DC Power and Battery Connection ........................................................ 2-1
2.3.1 Operation ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.3.2 Power Adaptor ............................................................................ 2-1
2.3.3 Battery Connection ..................................................................... 2-2
Section 3 - Installation and Wiring ....................................................... 3-1
3.1 General Meter Dimensions ...................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Front Panel with Overlay ......................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Rear Panel (Terminal Input, Analog Output, Alarm Output, Wireless) 3-2
3.4 Rear Panel (M8 Input, Analog Output, Alarm Output, Wireless) ..... 3-3
3.5 Rear Panel (M12 Input, Analog Output, Alarm Output, Wireless) .... 3-3
3.6 Rear Panel (Terminal Input, Analog Output, Alarm Output) ............ 3-4
3.7 Rear Panel (M8 Input, Analog Output, Alarm Output) ...................... 3-4
3.8 Rear Panel (M12 Input, Analog Output, Alarm Output) .....................3-5
3.9 Battery Installation/Replacement .......................................................... 3-6
3.10 Installing Wireless Antenna .................................................................. 3-6
3.11 Wiring (Sensor, Analog Output, Alarm Output) ................................ 3-7
Section 4 - Setup & Configuration ........................................................ 4-1
4.1 Getting Started .......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Software Utility ......................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Software Installation ................................................................................ 4-1
4.4 Configuration ............................................................................................ 4-4
Section 5 - Display Features & Meter Operation .................................... 5-1
5.1 Display Features ....................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Keypad Operation .................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Button Operation ...................................................................................... 5-2
Section 6 - Optional Wireless Transmitter Operation ............................ 6-1
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 RF Communication Basics ....................................................................... 6-1
6.3 Basic System Overview ............................................................................ 6-1
6.4 Transmit Rate vs. Battery Life ................................................................. 6-3
6.5 Wireless Transmitter Setup ...................................................................... 6-5
Section 7 - Maintenance ...................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Calibration ................................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 Cleaning .................................................................................................... 7-1
7.3 Fuse Replacement ..................................................................................... 7-1