How do you read temperature from it? Do you need to calibrate the station?
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Once out of the package you let it sit at room temp. for about an hour, then you read the lowest colored ball.
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Hi Brent, I've just opened one of them up, and the answer is no. There is no off set or gain potentiometer that would allow a calibration. I have been using temperature devices for years, and I have to have them calibrated annually. I have never had a 0.5C thermocouple be out out of spec--only an RTD one that goes to hundredths of a degree. They typically do not go bad or drift (unless damaged). Regards, Daryl
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I have not been able to calibrate the sensors. Just use another thermometer to compare.
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It shows the temperature but you need to take it off for an accurate reading.
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I never calibrated and just started using it. I took several packages to the post office and everything checked out perfectly. They explain how to calibrate it in the manual.
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I checked the users guide and do not see any information about calibration of the unit. There is a support number you can call.
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Bryan I just checked the instructions for my meter and it refers to using "special K type thermocouples" to actually touch something to get temperature, but I cannot remember if my meter came with any. That does not mean it didn't, I may have misplaced them. This function was not a big concern of mine so I never used it. The meter does read ambient temp just by putting it on the setting. Also be aware that the reading in Celsius, not F, if that is a concern you will obviously need to convert, however, not really a big deal. Hope this helps. Mike
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Patrick I am not shure . I have it on my bench at work I know the high setting is about 900 degrees i dont think that is correct i havent checked it . But I can tell you one thing that is a heck of a good station for the money . Ive had a repair shop since 89 and thats the best for the money . I was using edsyn stations but they were too expensive to maintain. Tips and heating elements for this station are cheap. and they have a good life . I run my station at about 675 degrees 10 hours a day 6 days a week . a tip will easily last 2 or 3 months and Ive never replaced the heating element. One thing I would suggest is to throw away the sponge that comes with it . I use a piece of stainless steel wool glued in the tray with silicone . This cleans the tip nicely and you dont experince temprature change from wetting the tips. Which keeps your station temp steady and prolongs the tip life. Tips are small enough to do smd removal.
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Yeah, it seems to not be all that accurate. I use a Bluetooth ambient gauge and monitor temp that way. You could probably swap out the thermometer with another but I've found this solution fits my needs better.
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I have not had a problem without a temperature reading. Adjust the heat level up or down for comfort. It works great, and is economical.
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Eric:Like you, I was unable to get a direct read from either of my 2 remote sensors. It, supposedly, will use the readings to "average" the temps, but like you, I would love to see a direct read-out on the face of the stat!Sorry I couldn't help you . . .Mike
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Fortunately there is no calibration needed. It works right out of the box. There is no "on" button, the display and pressure sensor are simply activated by pressing the device onto a valve. Works for my car and my bike tires, too. Display turns off automatically after 15 seconds or so. Can't recall the exact time.
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Yes; it shows the setpoint while you hold an adjustment button, but after you release the +/- button it reverts to showing the actual temperature (of the heater -- the tip temperature lags a little as it does on any station).
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Probably...the difficulty is going to be getting the sensor to be able to read something that is not static....but, will give you a general idea of the temperature, I think.
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No you don't. My understanding is that it is supposed to have an internal mechanism to calibrate.
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My unit reads high temps too. My other complaint is the short running cycles on this unit. I had it repaired by an authorized repair shop but it still short cycles.
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No, There is no way to calabrate it. Inorder to do so you would need a series of know control set temperetures and away to adjust the thermometer. I am sure this is done at the factory. hope this answered your question.