Arroyo Instruments TECSource 5400 Series - Understanding Sensor Input Types; Primary vs. Auxiliary Sensors

5400 Series TECSource User’s Manual · Page 27
Scripts are a bit more difficult, as you need to create them using the computer
interface. See the Computer Interfacing Manual for more information on how to
construct and store scripts.
Once your configurations and scripts have been created, go to Func Key Menu
» Key A and assign a recall configuration or execute script function. You will only
be allowed to select the scripts and configurations you have created.
Func Key Menu
Once actions have been assigned to keys, return to the main screen. To initiate
the action assigned to the A or B keys, press and hold the A or B key until the
instrument does a double beep (approximately one second). This indicates the
action has executed.
Understanding the Sensor Inputs
The 5400 supports two types of sensor inputs: primary and auxiliary. The
principle difference between the two is that only primary sensors can be used to
control the temperature of your device or mount. Auxiliary sensors can only be
used for monitoring and cannot be part of the control loop.
The 5400 supports three primary sensor inputs:
 Sensor 1 supports thermistor, LM335, RTD, and 4-wire RTD sensors.
 Sensor 2 supports thermistor and RTD sensors.
 Sensor 3 supports AD590 sensors.
One, two, or all three primary sensors can be enabled for monitoring, but only
one can be used for the control loop. The primary sensor selected for the control
loop is called the Active Sensor.
In addition to the primary sensors, the 5400 supports four additional auxiliary
sensor inputs via the Auxiliary Interface (see below). Auxiliary sensors cannot be
used for the control loop, and only support thermistor sensors.
For best system performance, unused sensor inputs should be disabled.
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