SIKA TP37 series User Manual

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Temperature calibrators
Series TP37 / TP3M
Types: TP 37 200 E • TP 37 165 E • TP 37 166 E
• TP 37 700 E • TP 3M 165 E • TP 3M 255 E.
Operating manual
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Operating manual
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SIKA TP37 series Specifications

General

Brand	SIKA
Model	TP37 series
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English

Summary

0 About this operating manual

Hazard signs and symbols explained

Explains the meaning of various hazard and informational symbols found in the manual.

1 Device description

1.1 Delivery, unpacking and accessories

Scope of delivery and accessories

1.2 Intended use

Burn Hazard Warning

Warns about the danger of touching hot parts and advises on safe handling.

Material Damage Warning

Warns about potential damage to the device from incorrect use of inserts or media.

2 Safety Instructions

Qualified personnel requirements

Specifies the necessary qualifications and awareness for personnel operating the device.

General safety instructions

Covers national regulations, workplace safety, and proper operating environment conditions.

Special safety instructions

2.1 Safety instructions for calibration liquids

3 Construction, Function and Test Task

3.1 Construction

Describes the physical components and design of the calibrator, including housing and internal parts.

3.2 Function

Method of working

Details the operational procedure, including inserting inserts and starting the heating/cooling process.

3.3 Test tasks

4 Commissioning and operation

4.1 Operating conditions

Specifies requirements for installation site, ventilation, clearance, and safe operational positioning.

Emergency Kill Switch

4.2 Electrical connection

4.3 Preparing of the calibrator

4.3.1 Dry block calibrator

4.3.2 Calibrator for infrared thermometer

4.3.3 Calibrator for surface temperature sensors

4.3.4 Micro bath calibrator

CAUTION! Safety valve!

Warns about the safety valve on the transport cover releasing hot steam.

4.3.4.1 Notes on calibration liquid

4.3.4.2 Information on filling amounts

Incorrect measurement or material damage risk

Warns against exceeding maximum fill levels to prevent measurement errors or damage.

4.3.4.3 Filling the micro bath

4.4 Switching on, cool down and switching off

Post-transport or storage drying

Switching off procedures

Block temperature warning before switch-off

Warns about potential calibrator damage if switched off outside the safe temperature range.

5 Operation

5.1 Main window

5.2 Configuration range

Expert mode considerations

5.3 Window structure, operating elements and icons

5.3.1 Operating elements

5.3.2 Toolbar and icons

5.4 Functionality of the calibrator

5.4.1 Select Function

5.4.2 Manage Function

5.4.3 Configure Function

5.5 Test specimen (DUT - Device under test)

5.5.1 Select DUT

5.5.2 Manage DUT

5.5.3 Configure DUT

5.6 Test Task

Select Test Task

Manage Test Task

Configure Test Task

5.6.3 Test point

5.6.3.1 "Single test point"

Behaviour at test end / Safety temperature range

Behaviour at test end

Defines the calibrator's action upon test completion.

Safety temperature range

Sets operational safety limits for temperature.

Calculate test points

5.6.4 Functionality

5.6.5 Test specimen (DUT)

5.7 Calibrator settings

5.7.1 Calibrator Set Up

Network settings

5.7.2 Measurement reports

6 Performing Calibration Tests

Pre-testing process checks

Lists pre-test checks including installation, connections, and specimen security.

Starting the testing process

Details how to initiate the calibration test using the start/stop slider.

Testing process completion

Cancel testing process

7 Troubleshooting Problems

7.1 Return shipment to manufacturer

8 Maintenance and cleaning

Pre-maintenance and cleaning checks

8.1 Maintenance

Before use checks

Annual maintenance tasks

Recalibration recommendations

8.2 Cleaning procedures

Venting grilles for inlet air

Temperature fuse over-temperature warning

Warns that low airflow can trigger the temperature fuse, disabling the unit.

8.3 Recalibration process

8.4 Adjustment capabilities

9 Decommissioning and disposal

Calibrator disposal guidelines

10 Technical data

10.1 Characteristics TP37 / TP3M

10.2 Heating up and cooling times

10.2.1 TP 37 models (dry block)

10.2.2 TP 37 166 E (Infrared and surface)

10.2.3 TP 3M 165 E

10.2.4 TP 3M 255 E

Dry block, infrared, and surface curves

Micro bath: Water and silicone oil curves