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Digital SW Setting Type Thermocouple / RTD Temperature Meter

MODEL 4258A

  • ■ Analog output, BCD output are available.
  • ■ Scaling can be set with easy operation.
  • ■ Alarm setting can be set with Digital Switch.
  • ■ 7 types of Thermocouple(TC) and RTD are applicable.

Operation manual

Model Designation

4258A - - - -

① Power supply

Code Function
A AC 100 to 240 V
B DC 12 to 24 V

②Data output

Code Specification Allowable Load Resistance
X No output -
05A Analog output DC 0 to 10 V More than 2 kΩ
09A Analog output DC 1 to 5 V More than 2 kΩ
29A Analog output DC 4 to 20 mA 0 to 500 Ω
BP BCD output (TTL level positive logic) -
BN BCD output (TTL level negative logic) -
DN BCD output (transistor output, sink type) -

③Comparison output

Code Specification
RY Relay contact output
TN Open collector output (NPN)

④Display color

Code Specification
R Red LED
G Green LED

Measuring Input

Thermocouple
Sensor Measuring range Display range Accuracy*
R 0 to 1600°C -50 to 1800°C ±(0.3% of rdg. + 1°C)
K -200 to 1200°C -270 to 1400°C
E -200 to 900°C -270 to 1050°C
J -40 to 750°C -210 to 1250°C
T -200 to 350°C -270 to 420°C
B 600 to 1700°C -20 to 1820°C
N -40 to 1200°C -230 to 1350°C
* Accuracy:
Specified at measurement range
Defined at 23°C ± 5°C, 45 to 75% RH
Temperature coefficient:
± 300 ppm/°C, defined at the operating temperature range of 0 to 50°C
Reference junction compensation:
± 1 °C for operating temperature range 0 to 50 °C

Calibrated according to JIS C-1602-2015 standard thermoelectric power mV input

RTD input
Sensor Measuring range Display range Accuracy*
Pt100Ω -200 to 850°C -200 to 870°C ±(0.2% of rdg. + 0.3digit)
JPt100Ω -200 to 600°C -200 to 650°C
* Accuracy:
Specified at measurement range
Defined at 23°C ± 5°C, 45 to 75% RH
Temperature coefficient:
± 200 ppm/°C, defined at the operating temperature range of 0 to 50°C

Calibrated according to JIS C-1604-2013 standard resistance element resistance values

Basic Specifications

Display Red or green LED (character height 15mm), " - " is displayed during nagative polarity input, Zero suppression function is equipped.
Either of one, 'current value', 'peak memory', 'bottom memory' or amplitude width can be displayed.
Temperature sensors A sensor from 9 types can be used.
Over-range display Flasing with min. or max. value of display range.
Direction of burnout Flashes with max. value of display range. For RTD, flasing with min. value of display range.
Resolution Thermocouple input: 1 °C, RTD input: 0.1 °C
External resistance Thermocouple input: Less than 500Ω
RTD input: Lead wire line less than 5Ω per line
Excessive input DC ± 2.5 V
Sampling cycle Approx. 5 times/s.
Display cycle Selectable from 200ms, 400ms, 1s, 2s, 4s or 5s
Input configuration Single-ended, floating input
A/D conversion Δ-∑conversion system
Noise reduction rate Normal mode (NMR) - More than 50 dB.
Common mode (CMR) - More than 110 dB.
Power line mixed noise – AC power 1000 V
Comparative digit Numbers: 4 digit, Polarity: 1 digit
Input response Either of longer from less than 2 samplings or 1 display cycle.
Number of Comparator Digital 4 points, Analog 1 point
Comparative method Independent settings for 2 comparison points, upper/lower limits can be arbitrarily set. Comparison judgment by CPU (comparison against displayed value)
Judgment function of 'equal GO' or 'equal NG' is switchable.
Judgement setting Set with digital switches
Hysteresis width Set from the range of 1 to 999 (independent setting for 2 points)
Comparison display LED display, HI(red), GO(green), and LO(yellow)
Comparison output Relay Contact Output
HI, GO, LO: 1a contact
Contact capacity: AC 125 V 0.5 A (resistive load)
DC 30 V 1 A (resistive load)

Open Collector Output (NPN)
HI, GO, LO
Output rating: DC 30 V 30 mA(Max)
Output saturation voltage: DC 1.6 V or less
Power on delay Set from 2 to 99 seconds from front switch with 1-second steps arbitrarily.
Output delay ON delay
Set from 0 to 60 seconds from front switch with 1-second steps arbitrarily. Independent settings for 2 comparison points
Hold Measured data, Comparison data and output data are retained.
Reset Alarm outputs can be reset. (all alarms become off.)
Insulation Resistance DC 500 V 100 MΩ or more
Withstand Voltage Between input terminal and outer case: AC 1500 V 1minute.
Between power supply terminal and Outer case: AC 1500 V 1minute.
Between power supply terminal and output terminal: AC 500 V 1minute.
Power Supply AC 100 to 240 V (50/60Hz), DC 12 to 24 V
Power supply voltage tolerance AC 90 to 250 V
DC 10.8 to 32 V
Power Consumption AC 100 V approx. 5 VA,
AC 200 V approx. 7 VA,
DC 12 V approx. 200 mA,
DC 24 V approx. 100 mA
Operating ambient temperature 0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature -20 to 70°C
Weight Approx. 450 g

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