TE Technology MP-2986 - Manual (Page 3)

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General Description
The MP-2986 Display and Keypad accessory can be used with the TC-36-25 RS232 temperature
controller. Normally, the controller interfaces with a computer so that all of the relevant control
settings can be configured and adjusted. Once that is done, the software can be used to show the
actual sense temperature. However, if you want to operate the controller separate from the
computer, the software is, of course, no longer available to show the actual temperature. In this
case, the MP-2986 can then be used to provide a convenient way to display not only the actual
temperature, but it can be used to change the set point as well.
The display provides a maximum of 0.01° resolution. Since it is a 4-digit display, the actual
resolution will depend on the temperature being shown.
The MP-2986 is an “open-frame” component. That is, it does not come pre-installed into a box
that would provide any physical or environmental protection to the circuitry. This keeps the costs
to a minimum, particularly if you are prototyping this for an original equipment application.
However, for daily laboratory use, you might want to install it into a box. Panel mounting details
are provided below.