Lake Shore Model 331 Temperature Controller User’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
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8.9.2.3 Diode Input Ranges Calibration ................................................................................................ 8-12
8.9.2.4 Resistive Input Ranges Calibration .......................................................................................... 8-13
8.9.3 Diode Sensor Input Calibration - 1 mA Excitation Current ........................................................... 8-14
8.9.4 Thermocouple Sensor Input Calibration ....................................................................................... 8-14
8.9.4.1 Sensor Input Calibration Setup ................................................................................................. 8-14
8.9.4.2 Thermocouple Input Ranges Calibration .................................................................................. 8-14
8.9.5 Analog Output Calibration (Model 331S Only) ............................................................................. 8-15
8.9.5.1 Analog Output Calibration ........................................................................................................ 8-16
8.9.6 Calibration Specific Interface Commands .................................................................................... 8-17
APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY OF TERMINOLOGY ........................................................................................................ A-1
APPENDIX B – TEMPERATURE SCALES .................................................................................................................. B-1
APPENDIX C – HANDLING OF LIQUID HELIUM AND NITROGEN ............................................................................ C-1
APPENDIX D – CURVE TABLES ................................................................................................................................. D-1
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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1-1 Model 331S Rear Panel Connections .......................................................................................................... 1-3
2-1 Silicon Diode Sensor Calibrations and CalCurve ......................................................................................... 2-4
2-2 Typical Sensor Installation In A Mechanical Refrigerator ............................................................................. 2-6
2-3 Examples of PID Control ............................................................................................................................ 2-11
3-1 Model 331 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................. 3-2
3-2 Line Input Assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3-3 Diode/Resistor Input Connector ................................................................................................................... 3-4
3-4 Thermocouple Input Definition and Common Connector Polarities .............................................................. 3-7
3-5 RELAYS and ANALOG OUTPUT Terminal Block ...................................................................................... 3-10
4-1 Model 331 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4-2 Display Definition ......................................................................................................................................... 4-4
4-3 Display Format Definition ............................................................................................................................. 4-5
4-4 Record of Zone Settings ............................................................................................................................. 4-22
4-5 Deadband Example .................................................................................................................................... 4-29
4-6 Relay Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 4-31
5-1 SoftCal Temperature Ranges for Silicon Diode Sensors .............................................................................. 5-8
5-2 SoftCal Temperature Ranges for Platinum Sensors..................................................................................... 5-9
6-1 GPIB Setting Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 6-6
6-2 DEV 12 Device Template Configuration ....................................................................................................... 6-6
6-3 Typical National Instruments GPIB Configuration from IBCONF.EXE........................................................ 6-11
7-1 Model 331 Sensor and Heater Cable Assembly ........................................................................................... 7-4
7-2 Model 3003 Heater Output Conditioner ........................................................................................................ 7-4
7-3 Model RM-1/2 Rack-Mount Kit ..................................................................................................................... 7-5
7-4 Model RM-2 Dual Rack-Mount Kit ................................................................................................................ 7-6
8-1 Power Fuse Access ...................................................................................................................................... 8-2
8-2 Sensor INPUT A and B Connector Details ................................................................................................... 8-3
8-3 HEATER OUTPUT Connector Details .......................................................................................................... 8-3
8-4 RELAYS and ANALOG OUTPUT Terminal Block ........................................................................................ 8-4
8-5 RS-232 Connector Details ............................................................................................................................ 8-4
8-6 IEEE-488 Rear Panel Connector Details ...................................................................................................... 8-6
8-7 Location of Internal Components ................................................................................................................. 8-9
B-1 Temperature Scale Comparison .................................................................................................................. B-1
C-1 Typical Cryogenic Storage Dewar ................................................................................................................ C-1
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