Fluke 9140 Dry-well Calibrator - Manual (Page 17)

4 Quick Start
4.1 Unpacking
Unpack the dry-well carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have oc-
curred during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrier
immediately.
Verify that the following components are present:
• 9140 Dry-well
• Insert
• Insert Removal Tool
• Power Cord
• Serial Cable
• User's Guide
• 9930 Software Package
4.2 Set-Up
Place the calibrator on a flat surface with at least 6 inches of free space around
the instrument. Plug the power cord into a grounded mains outlet. Observe that
the nominal voltage corresponds to that indicated on the back of the calibrator.
Carefully insert the probe sleeve into the well. Probe sleeves should be of the
smallest hole diameter possible still allowing the probe to slide in and out eas-
ily. Sleeves of various sizes are available from Hart Scientific. The well must be
clear of any foreign objects, dirt and grit before the sleeve is inserted. The
sleeve is inserted with the two small tong holes positioned upward.
Turn on the power to the calibrator by toggling the switch on the power entry
module. The fan should begin quietly blowing air through the instrument and
the controller display should illuminate after 3 seconds. After a brief self test
the controller should begin normal operation. If the unit fails to operate please
check the power connection.
The display will begin to show the well temperature and the well heater will
start operating to bring the temperature of the well to the set-point temperature.
After using the calibrator, allow the well to cool by setting the temperature to
25°C and waiting for the instrument to reach temperature before turning the in-
strument off.
4.3 Power
Plug the dry-well power cord into a mains outlet of the proper voltage, fre-
quency, and current capability. Refer to Section 3.1, Specifications, for power
details. Turn the dry-well on using the rear panel “POWER” switch. The
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4 Quick Start
Unpacking