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Rev. 1.6 P/N 119-043 02 March 2011
User’s Manual
Model 211
Temperature Monitor
Serial Numbers 21A0000 and Subsequent
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
575 McCorkle Boulevard
Westerville, Ohio 43082-8888 USA
E-Mail Addresses:
sales@lakeshore.com
service@lakeshore.com
Visit Our Website:
www.lakeshore.com
Fax: (614) 891-1392
Telephone: (614) 891-2243
Methods and apparatus disclosed and described herein have been developed solely on company funds of Lake Shore
Cryotronics, Inc. No government or other contractual support or relationship whatsoever has existed which in any way affects
or mitigates proprietary rights of Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. in these developments. Methods and apparatus disclosed herein
may be subject to U.S. Patents existing or applied for. Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. reserves the right to add, improve, modify,
or withdraw functions, design modifications, or products at any time without notice. Lake Shore shall not be liable for errors
contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction

General Introduction

Overview of the chapter's content, including description, specifications, and safety.

Model 211 Description

Details the Model 211's features, applications, and measurement capabilities.

Specifications

Thermometry Specifications

Details measurement capabilities, sensor support, and resolution.

Front Panel Specifications

Describes the display type, units, annunciators, and keys.

Interface Specifications

Covers serial interface, baud rate, alarms, and actuators.

Relay Specifications

Details the two available relays, contacts, and ratings.

Analog Output Specifications

Specifies output modes, ranges, resolutions, and scales.

Ordering and Accessories

Available Models

Lists the different models of the temperature monitor.

Included and Optional Accessories

Lists accessories that come with the unit or are available separately.

Safety Precautions

General Safety Summary

General safety precautions for operation, service, and repair.

Hazardous Environment Operation

Warnings against operating in explosive atmospheres.

Internal Component Access

Instructions on avoiding live circuits and using qualified personnel.

Modification and Parts Restrictions

Prohibits unauthorized modifications or substitute parts.

Cleaning Guidelines

Instructions for cleaning the instrument exterior only.

Safety Symbols Explained

Explains various safety symbols used in the manual.

Installation

General Installation Notes

Overview of installation procedures and safety guidelines.

Inspection and Unpacking

Procedures for checking and unpacking the instrument.

Rear Panel Layout

Identifies connectors and ports on the rear panel.

Power Input Connector

Details the coaxial connector for the power supply.

External Power Supply

Information on the universal input power supply.

Cable Clamp Installation

Instructions for attaching the cable clamp for power cord security.

Sensor Input Details

Introduces connecting sensors to the instrument input.

Input;Output Connector Pinout

Details the pin assignments of the DB-25 input/output connector.

Sensor Lead Cable Considerations

Discusses cable types and recommendations for sensor leads.

Shielding Sensor Leads

Importance and methods for shielding sensor leads to reduce noise.

Instrument Grounding

Guidelines for proper instrument chassis grounding.

Sensor Polarity

Importance of connecting sensor leads with correct polarity.

4-Lead Sensor Measurement Technique

Explanation of the 4-lead measurement method.

2-Lead Sensor Measurement

How to use a 2-lead configuration when 4-lead is not feasible.

Reducing Measurement Noise

Techniques for minimizing measurement noise.

Analog Output Configuration

How to configure voltage or current analog output.

Relay Operation

Describes the two relays and their control modes.

Panel Mounting

Standard Panel Mount

Instructions for using included brackets for panel mounting.

Optional Panel Mount Adapters

Information on available panel mount adapters.

Operation

General Operation Overview

Overview of operating instructions for the Model 211.

Instrument Power On;Off

How to power the instrument on and off without a dedicated switch.

Display Definition

Explains the 6-digit LED display and annunciators.

LED Annunciators and Messages

Explains display annunciators and alarm messages.

Keypad Layout and Functions

Describes the four front panel keys and their functions.

Keypad Operation Modes

Explains setting selection and data entry operations.

Input Type Selection

How to select the appropriate sensor type for the input.

Temperature Response Curve Selection

How to select standard or user-defined sensor curves.

Display Units Configuration

How to select display units (K, °C, °F, V/Ω).

Alarm Setup and Operation

Configuring high/low alarms and latching modes.

Relay Setup and Configuration

Configuring relay modes (manual, alarm-driven).

Analog Output Setup

Configuring analog output mode (voltage/current) and ranges.

Analog Output to Temperature Conversion

Formulas for converting analog output to temperature (K).

Keypad Locking and Unlocking

How to lock/unlock the front panel keypad.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Procedure to restore default instrument parameters.

User Curve Entry and Storage

How to enter and store custom sensor curves via serial interface.

Curve Header Parameters

Defines parameters for identifying and configuring a curve.

Curve Breakpoint Definition

How to define breakpoints for sensor curves.

Remote Operation

General Remote Operation

Overview of computer automation via serial interface.

Serial Interface Overview

Details the RS-232C serial interface standard.

Physical Connection

Describes the 9-pin D-Subminiature connector and cabling.

Hardware Support Features

Explains asynchronous timing, half duplex, and baud rate.

Serial Communication Character Format

Describes character structure, parity, and terminators.

Message String Structure

Defines commands, queries, responses, and chaining.

Message Flow Control

User program responsibilities for serial communication timing.

Visual Basic Serial Interface Program Setup

Steps to set up a Visual Basic program for serial communication.

Program Operation Examples

Demonstrates using commands like *IDN?, KRDG?, INTYPE.

Troubleshooting Serial Communication

Tips for resolving common serial communication issues.

Troubleshooting Existing Installations

Steps for diagnosing existing communication problems.

Serial Interface Command Reference

Overview of available interface commands and their categories.

Service

General Service Information

Overview of service procedures and consulting personnel.

Contacting Lake Shore

Information for contacting Lake Shore for support.

Returning Products for Service

Procedure for returning products for calibration, repair, or replacement.

Error Message Interpretation

Explains instrument hardware error messages.

Limit Error Messages

Explains limit error messages related to input/output ranges.

Opening the Instrument Enclosure

Safety warnings and steps for removing/installing the enclosure.

Connector Definitions

Details the power, input/output, and serial connectors.

Serial Interface Cable Wiring Diagrams

Suggested wiring diagrams for connecting to PCs.

Calibration Procedures

Equipment Required for Calibration

Lists necessary PC, software, DMM, and resistors.

Sensor Input Calibration

Overview of calibrating sensor input.

Current Source Calibration;Verification

Steps for calibrating 10µA source and verifying 1mA source.

Input Gain Calibration Process

Process for determining input offset and gain errors.

Resistive Range Calibration Table

Table correlating input types with calibration resistors.

Analog Output Calibration Overview

Calibration requirements for voltage and current modes.

Voltage Mode Calibration

Steps to calibrate analog output in voltage mode.

Current Mode Calibration

Steps to calibrate analog output in current mode.

Calibration Interface Commands

Overview of commands used for calibration.

Options and Accessories

Available Models

Lists the different models of the temperature monitor.

Included and Optional Accessories

Lists accessories that come with the unit or are available separately.

Cryogenic Wires

Lists available cryogenic wire types.

Available Sensors

Lists silicon diode temperature sensors.

Appendix A: Curve Tables

General Curve Table Information

Introduction to the curve tables applicable to the Model 211.

Appendix B: Regulatory Declarations

General Regulatory Information

Lists the declarations included in this appendix.

Model 211 CE Declaration of Conformity

CE conformity statement for the Model 211 unit.

Model 211 RoHS Declaration of Conformity

RoHS compliance statement for the Model 211 unit.

Power Supply CE Declaration

CE conformity statement for the Model 211 power supply.

Power Supply RoHS Declaration

RoHS compliance statement for the power supply.

CE Declarations for Discontinued Power Supplies

CE conformity for older power supply models.

RoHS Declarations for Discontinued Power Supplies

RoHS compliance for older power supply models.

Appendix C: Menu Structure

Model 211 Menu Structure Overview

Displays the instrument's menu hierarchy and settings.

Lakeshore 211 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Channels1
Temperature Sensor Typeplatinum RTD
Accuracy±0.5 K
Sensor Excitation10 μA
UnitsKelvin (K), Celsius (°C), or Fahrenheit (°F)
Power Supply100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

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