Section 4: Using the Model 9100: RTD Temperature Function 4.15-1
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4.15 RTD Temperature Function — Operation
4.15.1
This sub-section is a guide to the use of the 9100 for simulating a RTD sensor, producing
a Resistance output related to temperature. The following topics are covered:
4.15.2 Selection of RTD Temperature Function.
4.15.2.1 'Aux' Key.
4.15.2.2 Default Settings.
4.15.2.3 RTD Nominal Resistance and Conformance Curve.
4.15.3 Screen Keys.
4.15.3.1 Bottom Screen Keys.
4.15.3.2 Right Side Screen Keys.
4.15.3.3 Selecting Other RTD Types.
4.15.3.4 Temperature Scales
4.15.4 Delivery of Resistance Simulation of
Platinum-Resistance Thermometer Sensor.
4.15.4.1 Simulation Drive.
4.15.4.2 Simulation Analog.
4.15.4.3 Configuration for RTD Temperature Measurement in UUTs.
4.15.4.4 Configuration for RTD Temperature Function in the 9100.
4.15.4.5 4-wire Connection for RTD Temperature Function.
4.15.4.6 2-wire Connection.
4.15.4.7 Spans of Source Currents.
4.15.5 Value Editing.
4.15.5.1 Span of Temperature Adjustment.
4.15.6 Crossing Thresholds.
4.15.6.1 Temperature Resolution.
4.15.6.2 Hardware Configurations.
4.15.7 RTD Temperature Routines for Calibrating UUTs.
4.15.7.1 Interconnections
4.15.7.2 Using the 9100 as a Fixed Source
4.15.7.3 Using the 9100 as an Adjustable Source
In this sub-section, we deal with the range of RTD simulation facilities, in a concise way.
For those who require more detailed instructions for manipulating the front panel
controls, the DC Voltage function was used as an example for the general familiarization
tutorials in Section 3, and this may provide an introduction to the function.