What is HACCP?
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points, it is a guidline that can minimize the actual risk of acquiring a food-borne illness. It was developed by NASA to keep astronauts from getting sick in space. Most Health Departments are requesting restaurants and food processors to comply with these guidelines.
What is infrared?
Infrared is an invisible portion of the light spectrum extending from 0.75 to 1000 microns. Any object warmer than absolute zero (0 degrees Kelvin) emits energy somewhere within that range.
What is an infrared thermometer?
An infrared thermometer (sensor) can take an object’s temperature without touching it. Cooper’s sensors can measure the amount of infrared energy objects emit.
Why must I register the Intelli-Ware software (Temp Trak and/or Intelli-PDA)?
The software is programmed to run for 30 days in evaluation mode. During this time, all of the Intelli-Ware features are available. Once the 30 day evaluation period expires, the software will no longer function completely.
- Temp Trak - no temperatures will be recorded.
- Intelli-PDA - you will be unable to log into the application.
How do I reset a Mini-Sentry?
Pop open the Mini-Sentry lid and look for a small black button located next to three prongs (opposite corner from the battery). Press the black button. A red light will blink (next to the battery) indicating a successful reset and transmission of a temperature packet.
How do I verify that an external Mini-Sentry is transmitting?
Pop open the Mini-Sentry lid and make sure the battery is secure. Examine the red and white wires of the thermistor to make sure they are connected to the Mini-Sentry. You may have to reattach the wires by screwing them into place. Finally, look for a small black button located next to three prongs (opposite corner from the battery). Press the black button. A red light will blink (next to the battery) indicating a successful reset and transmission of a temperature packet.
Calibration Instructions for the FW2000 Waterproof Thermocouple
To calibrate the unit, the temperature of the test solution you are using must be 32°F (0°C) ± 5 °F (± 3 °C) or must be greater than 60°F (16°C). For best results, use an ice bath. Proceed as follows:
- Turn unit on.
- Place the probe into the test solution.
- Hold down both the F and C keys until "CAL" is displayed. This takes approximately 10 seconds. You are now in calibration mode.
- Release both keys. "CAL" will be replaced by "HOLD" on the display.
- Press and hold down the Cooper Key. "HOLD" will be replaced by three decimal points (…).
- While holding the Cooper key down, press the up or down arrow keys (F or C) as appropriate.
- When you are done making adjustments, or if no calibration is necessary, simply keep the Cooper Key pressed until "END" displays on the LCD (approximately 10 seconds) and the unit returns to NORMAL mode. Release the Cooper Key.
Special Notes:
- Failure to keep the Cooper Key pressed down at all times during calibration will take you out of the mode. Pressing the up or down arrow will result in an "Err" display on the LCD. To correct this, simply restart the calibration process from Calibration step 1.
- If the unit cannot be recalibrated by using the ice bath method you can reset the unit to factory settings. To do so, while in the CAL mode, still holding the Cooper Key, press both the F and C keys for 10 seconds to select the factory defaults. "FAC" will be displayed on the LCD for 2 seconds. Three decimal points display until the CAL mode is exited (Step 5 of the calibration instructions).
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