Revision B.

02/27/04

Using the

ISOTHERM
MARK II

W. L. Walker Co., Inc.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Operating the ISOTHERM, MK II

Brief Description
The ISOTHERM is a hand-held portable digital thermometer designed specifically for use in
hazardous locations. The ISOTHERM has a 4-key control pad that is used to select the desired
functions. The 4-digit LCD display is large and easy to read.
Turning the ISOTHERM on
To turn on the ISOTHERM, press the POWER button. The display will show:

to demonstrate that all of the display segments are still working.

Turning on the Backlight
In cases where the lighting is not adequate for reading the display, you will want to activate the
backlight. Follow these steps to turn the backlight on:
1)
Make sure the unit is OFF
2)
Press and HOLD the POWER button for 2 to 3 seconds (or until the 8.8:8.8
display disappears)
ISOTHERM MARK II Instructions
The ISOTHERM MARK II can read and store a single temperature point. It also features a digital
calibration tool which allows precision calibration without "tweeking pots" or doing clumsy
calibration calculations.
ISOTHERM MARK II KEYPAD

Power-On Information Display

When the MARK II first powers up, it shows the following sequence of screens:

or, in the case of a Celsius version:

The first screen (8.8:8.8), as noted before, is used to test to make sure all of the display's
segments are working. The second display (F and C) tells you what system of temperature that
the thermometer is using. The third display (75.3 and 24.1) is the current temperature. The
numbers depicted above for the current temperature display are just typical for room temperature
measurements and are not really expected to show up on any given MARK II device when you
turn it on. The current temperature display will be the display that is shown if no buttons are
pressed after the power-on sequence.
WARNING: The removable "cage" at the tip of the Probe should always be in place when
the ISOTHERM is in the field to prevent costly Probe tip damage.Viewing the Battery Gauge
If you wish to see the gauge depicting the fuel left in your battery, simply PRESS AND HOLD the
LIFE button and you will see:

with the empty part of the battery blinking. If the entire display is blinking, then your battery is
almost empty, and will need to be replaced. If your battery is about half empty, then you will see
the following two displays blink back and forth:

Taking a temperature reading

Take the stainless steel probe and place it in the fluid to be measured. After the probe has been
in the fluid for approximately 30 to 45 seconds, turn on the MARK II and read the current
temperature. For the greatest accuracy, leave the probe in the fluid for five minutes or more. To
Save the Current Temperature, press the SAVE key. The screen will flash:

And the value will be stored. To Recall the Saved Temperature, press the RECALL key and the
display will show the saved temperature.
Replacing the battery
To replace the battery you will need to remove the two hex screws that are at the bottom of the
ISOTHERM (opposite end from the handle). Once you have the two screws out of the bottom, the
bottom end-cap should remove. The bottom end-cap has a 9V battery holder attached to it and
there is a 9V connector with a six-inch lead that attaches to the battery.
1)
Remove the battery from the holder
2)
Remove the battery connector from the battery
3)
Connect the new battery to the connector (be sure to use only the approved
batteries that are listed at the bottom of the ISOTHERM's label)
4)
Put the battery back into the holder on the end-plate
5)
Put the end-plate on the bottom of the ISOTHERM
6)
Replace the 2 hex screws (you MUST replace them both)
Replacing the cable
The probe and cable assembly on the ISOTHERM MARK II is designed to be replaced with
minimal effort. Follow these easy steps:
1)
Obtain a good replacement cable (new or rebuilt from W.L. Walker Co., Inc.)
2)
Unwrap the old cable from the ISOTHERM
3)
Remove one of the two large hex-screws holding the cable-wrap bar to the
ISOTHERM, loosen the other, and rotate the cable-wrap bar so that the white
cable-to-box connection is easily reached
4)
Unscrew the cable connector (it has left-handed threads so you will need to
rotate it right to loosen it) and pull it until it's about one foot back on the cable
5)
Pull on the cable, working it back and forth gently, until the cable disconnects
from the box
6)
Take the replacement cable and pull the white plastic pieces about a foot back
from the end of the cable
7)
Take the black connector and gently insert it into the box where the other cable
had been connected. You will need to rotate the black connector until it goes in
easily, because it is keyed to insert correctly. The black connector should insert
until it's top is flush with the top of the box connection.

8)

9)
10)
11)

Test the connection by turning the unit on. If the unit displays the current
temperature correctly then you are finished installing the cable. Otherwise, return
to step 5 and try again. (The most likely problem here is that you bent one of the
pins inside the box by pushing on the black connector before it was properly
aligned).
Now, push all of the white plastic parts down the cable until you can screw the top
white piece into the box (twist it left to tighten it)
Replace the cable-wrap bar and it's large hex screws
Wind the new cable onto the ISOTHERM

Returning Units for Repair

When you need to return an ISOTHERM or Probe and Cable assembly to W.L. Walker for repair,
you will need to fill out a copy of the ISOTHERM REPAIR TAG located at the end of this

document and include it with what you are returning.

Troubleshooting
There are several troubleshooting displays that may appear on the screen:

The "nEEd bAtt" display will appear when you turn on the ISOTHERM if the battery is almost
dead. Once this message starts appearing, you will want to replace your battery soon.

The "OPEn" display could appear in the following cases:

1)
There is no Probe & Cable assembly attached to the ISOTHERM
2)
The Probe & Cable assembly is improperly installed
3)
The Probe & Cable assembly is malfunctioning (most likely)
Examine the cable looking for kinks or breaks. Also pay close attention
to where the cable enters the probe.
4)
The ISOTHERM's electronics are malfunctioning

The "Shrt" (for SHORT) display could appear in the following cases:
1)
The Probe & Cable assembly is malfunctioning (most likely)
Examine the cable looking for kinks or breaks. Also pay close attention
to where the cable enters the probe.CALIBRATING THE ISOTHERM
The ISOTHERM MARK II incorporates the EASYCAL technology, which does not require a
calibration tool or removing any screws.
Switching into the Calibration Mode
To calibrate using the EASYCAL method, you will need to first switch the ISOTHERM into the CAL
mode. Follow these instructions to switch into the CAL mode.
1).
Turn on the ISOTHERM and wait for the temperature to be displayed.
2).
Press and hold the LIFE key then press and hold the SAVE key.
3).
While holding the LIFE and SAVE keys down the display will indicate.

then after approximately 5 seconds display:

The display will then show the temperature measured by the tip of the probe.

The ISOTHERM is now in the CAL mode.

Setting the Calibration Temperature.

While in the calibration mode, you can adjust the temperature up and down by using the
ISOTHERMs keypad.
Pressing the RECALL button will increase the temperature shown by 0.1 degree each time the
key is pressed or you can scroll the temperature up by holding the RECALL key down.
Pressing the SAVE button will decrease the temperature shown by 0.1 degree each time the key
is pressed or you can scroll the temperature down by holding the SAVE button down.
The following page contains the calibration procedure for the ISOTHERM. It details most of the
information needed to perform a proper calibration. It is recommended that a copy of the
following page be prominently displayed in any calibration area.ISOTHERM MARK II

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Turn ON the ISOTHERM
Switch the ISOTHERM into the Calibration Mode
Press and hold the LIFE and SAVE keys until the screen displays CAL.
Pick a low calibration temperature
The ice-point (32F or 0C) is the factory calibration set point). Use (32F or 0C) for low point
calibration.
Set the probe into a bath set to the low temperature
This could be a properly prepared ice-bath. You will need a certified Liquid-In-Glass thermometer
positioned very close to the probe tip to get the exact temperature of the bath.
Wait for the bath and the probe to settle to the temperature
If you don't wait 5 minutes or more, you won't get a good calibration.
Adjust the ISOTHERM's temperature until it matches the bath temperature
See setting the calibration temperature (above) to find out how to adjust the shown temp.
Store the Low calibration temperature
Press the button on the ISOTHERM marked (SAVE LOW-T). The Display will show the following:

Pick a high calibration temperature

The boiling point of water (212F or 100C) is the factory calibration set point). Use (212F or
100C) for high point calibration.
Set the probe into a bath set to the high temperature
This could be a pot of boiling water. You will need a certified Liquid-In-Glass thermometer
positioned very close to the probe tip.
Wait for the bath and the probe to settle to the temperature
If you don't wait 5 minutes or more, you won't get a good calibration.
Adjust the ISOTHERM's temperature until it matches the bath temperature
See setting the calibration temperature (above) to find out how to adjust the shown temp.
Store the High calibration temperature
Press the button on the ISOTHERM marked (SAVE HIGH-T). The Display will show the following:

Clearing the Calibration (Resetting it to the Factory Calibration)

If you wish to reset the ISOTHERM to the Factory Calibration, turn on the ISOTHERM. After the
display indicates the temperature, press and hold the LIFE key, then press and hold the RECALL
key, you will see:

Any calibrations that have been done since the last time the ISOTHERM was in the factory will be
cleared and the ISOTHERM will be reset to the calibration that was performed at the
factory.TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
PROBLEM (S)
POSSIBLE CAUSE (S)
------------------------------- ------------------------------I can't turn the
A dead battery.
ISOTHERM on
Bad connection.
Electronics locked up.
Electronics malfunctioning.
------------------------------- ------------------------------I can't calibrate
Using incorrect procedure.
------------------------------- ------------------------------I can't get a good,
Temperature hasn't stabilized
stable reading
Improper calibration

WHAT TO DO
------------------------------Replace the battery
Check battery connector & battery cable
Disconnect battery and reconnect it
Return ISOTHERM for repair
------------------------------(Re)Read the ISOTHERM MARK II/IX
calibration instructions
------------------------------Wait about 5 minutes and
see if the reading stabilizes
Clear the calibration and then see if you

get a stable reading

(see the document:"Calibrating the
ISOTHERM MK II & MK IX" for
instructions on clearing the calibration)
------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------The probe & cable assembly is Return the probe & cable assembly
malfunctioning
for repair and/or replace the probe &
cable assembly with a new one
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ISOTHERM REPAIR TAG

FOR FASTEST SERVICE, SHIP TO:
W.L. Walker Co., Inc.
1201 South Main Street
Tulsa, OK 74119
CUSTOMER INFORMATION:

Date: __ __/__ __/__ __ __ __

Name:
Address:

_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________

Contact:

____________ Phone #: (__ __ __)__ __ __ - __ __ __ __

---------------------------------------------------------ISOTHERM INFORMATION
COMPLETE UNIT:
Circle Model:
Serial #:

Mark I / Mark II / Mark IX

_________________

PROBE & CABLE ONLY:

Circle type:
Normal (black) / High Temp(orange)
Description of Problem (be as detailed as possible):
________________________________________________________________
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---------------------------------------------------------WALKER LAB USE:
Date @ Tulsa:
____/____/____ by __________
Description of Estimate:_____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Date Estimate completed: ____/____/____ by __________
Date Repair authorized: ____/____/____ by __________ PO# ____________
Comments:_______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Date Repair complete:
____/____/____ by __________

Date Shipped:

____/____/____ by __________