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Kultur Dokumente
FOR THE
THERMOCOUPLE ATTACHMENT
UNIT
(TAU)
CONTENTS
Chapter Page
Specification 3
What the TAU does 4
Functions 5
Electrical schematic drawing 6
Safety 7
Making a thermocouple 8
Operation of the TAU 9
Battery monitor 10
Maintenance 11
Fault finding 12
Ordering replacement parts and spares 15
Replacement parts list 16
Warranty 17
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otherwise without the prior, written permission of STIS.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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FUNCTIONS
A B C D
MAINS BATTERY
MAN. 3 1 AUTO.
DISCHARGE
READY
1
2 2
3
H
CHARGE
START POWER
E F G
I
J K
Part Function description
A Red DISCHARGE button for discharging power in manual mode.
B Green LED indicates when the output capacitor charging is
complete and is ready to discharge.
C Red LED indicating that the unit is connected to the mains supply
for the recharging of the battery.
D Red LED indicating that the battery power is low and requires re-
charging.
E Green START button for initiating output capacitor charging in
both manual and automatic modes of operation.
F Yellow LED indicting that the output capacitor is charging.
G Operation mode and output power level selector.
H Storage compartment for pliers, magnet, supply plug and leads.
I Application pliers.
J Magnet for return current path.
K Supply plug for recharging the battery.
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Magnet
Pliers
Capacitor
Start Switch Discharge
Switch Thyristor
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
CO1 1 - Yellow
2 - Violet
3 - Green
4 - Green
CO2 1 - Orange
2 - Orange
3 - Red
4 - Black
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SAFETY
Ensure that the unit is protected and kept dry when working in
damp and humid conditions.
Only use the TAU for its intended purpose (i.e. the attachment of
thermocouple wires)
MAKING A THERMOCOUPLE
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OPERATION
To switch the unit on, press the START button. Note: the unit
will automatically switch off after approximately 3 minutes of no
use. This avoids the need for an OFF switch and prevents the
unintentional running down of the battery by forgetting to turn
the unit off.
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BATTERY MONITOR
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MAINTENANCE
Examine supply plug and all flexible leads for damage or wear
and replace as necessary.
Check that the selector switch and push buttons are functioning
and free to operate and replace if necessary.
FAULT FINDING
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Check continuity of
loom between Repair or replace
capacitor and PCB loom.
and between thyristor
and PCB.
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When ordering any spare parts it is recommended that you refer to:
Web: www.stork.com/stis
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WARRANTY
General
STIS shall not incur any liability under the above warranty unless:-
Our warranty will not apply to any consumable items or parts requiring
replacement caused by normal wear and tear.
All parts shipped, whether to replace parts which failed within the
warranty period or not, will be invoices at full F.O.B. prices. The parts
replaced should then be returned to our factory, transportation prepaid,
for our examination. Credit will be issued if our inspection indicates that
failure occurred during the warranty period.
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