Additional Calibration
Your KT6 unit is calibrated at the factory for use
with a 5' probe. If you are going to use an exten-
sion cable you will need to re-calibrate the KT6
(with the extension cable connected) to receive opti-
mum accuracy. Likewise, if you switch back to using
a standard probe with a unit that you have cali-
Data Logging (Two thermocouple units only)
Models with data logging will store up to >3800 measurements (>1900 channel 1 & >1900 channel 2). The
sample interval is determined by Dip Switch 3. Once a minute in 24 hour mode, once every 6 minutes in
7 day mode. Connect the cable by inserting the 2.5mm plug into the jack on the side of the unit and the
other end of the cable into a working serial port on your computer. For software installation and usage
instructions refer to software package.
Downloading (Two thermocouple units only)
• Without turning the unit off, unplug the AC
adapter (battery must be installed).
• Take the unit to the computer with DicksonWare
installed.
• Plug in the AC adapter.
• Remove the protective plug from the data
logging download access port on the side of the
unit.
Notes:
* A discontinuity in logging, caused by turning the unit off is indicated by a negative spike of -43.3°C
or -46.0°F.
* The 9V battery should be installed prior to use of the KT. If the KT loses power and does not
have a battery installed, a spike will appear in the data downloaded by DicksonWare. This spike
represents the time that the unit was without power. Any data before this spike will be associated with
an incorrect time.
* DicksonWare calculates the time of readings based on the current time of the computer. It matches up
the last reading taken with the current time of the computer. The KT should not be turned off
before downloading so as not to lose any readings and therefore have an incorrect time associated with
all other readings.
Chart Installation
Use the following procedure to install or replace a
chart in the recorder.
1. Open the door by pressing the door latch.
2. Press the HOME key to move the pen to the pen
lift position. The pen is automatically raised off
the chart.
3. Remove the old chart, place the appropriate new
chart on the chart hub, being certain that the
edge of the chart slides under the chart guide
clips located at the outside of the chart.
Pen Installation
A disposable fiber-tipped pen is installed in this
recorder. When pen replacement becomes neces-
sary, use the following procedure:
1. Press the PEN HOME key to return the pen to
the home position.
2. Gently lift the pen slightly and slide it off the pen
arm.
3. Slide the new pen on the pen arm until the
notch in the pen is secure to the pen arm.
brated for use with an extension cable , you will
need to re-calibrate the unit for the shorter length.
Any questions regarding this adjustment in
calibration can be directed to our Customer
Service department by dialing 630-543-3747 or FAX
630-543-0498.
• Plug the mini-stereo jack end of the download
into the access port.
• Launch DicksonWare by either double clicking
the icon, or Start menu Programs, Dickson,
DicksonWare.
• Click on download.
• DicksonWare will create graph.
4. Press the HOME key to move the pen onto the
chart.
5. Set the time by pressing the TIME key, which
rotates the chart. The chart will continue to
rotate when the appropriate time is indicated at
the time indicator clip.
4. Remove the pen cap. Insert on the Pen Cap
Holder.
5. Press the PEN HOME key to return the pen to
recording position.
Note: to prolong pen life, replace pen cap when
recorder is not in use. The pen cap can be stored
on pen cap holder located on the dial plate of the
recorder.
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