Lakeshore 336 - User Manual

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Rev. 1.9 P/N 119-048 7 December 2015
User’s Manual
Model 336
Temperature Controller
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.
575 McCorkle Blvd.
Westerville, Ohio 43082-8888 USA
sales@lakeshore.com
service@lakeshore.com
www.lakeshore.com
Fax: (614) 891-1392
Telephone: (614) 891-2243

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Product Description

1.3 Model 336 Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the Model 336 controller, including input, output, and interface specs.

1.4 Safety Summary and Symbols

Essential safety precautions and warning symbols for instrument operation and handling.

Chapter 2: Cooling System Design and Temperature Control

2.4 Sensor Installation

Best practices and considerations for proper sensor installation in cryogenic systems.

2.5 Heater Selection and Installation

Chapter 3: Installation

3.3 Rear Panel Definition

3.5 Diode;Resistor Sensor Inputs

Detailed instructions on connecting diode and resistor sensors to the instrument.

3.8 Heater Output Setup

Chapter 4: Operation

4.2 Front Panel Description

4.4 Input Setup

Configuration steps for various sensor types, including diodes, RTDs, and thermocouples.

4.5 Output and Control Setup

Setting up control loops, parameters (P, I, D), and output modes for temperature regulation.

4.6 Interface

Chapter 5: Advanced Operation

5.2 Autotune

Automating the PID tuning process to achieve stable temperature control.

5.7 Alarms and Relays

Chapter 6: Computer Interface Operation

6.2 IEEE-488 Interface

6.3 USB Interface

Steps for installing USB drivers and establishing communication via USB for data transfer.

6.4 Ethernet Interface

Configuring and using the Ethernet interface for network connectivity and remote operation.

Chapter 8: Service

8.2 USB Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for USB interface connectivity problems during installation.

8.3 IEEE Interface Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for resolving problems with the IEEE-488 interface.

8.5 Line Voltage Selection

8.8 Error Messages

Explanation of displayed error messages and their corresponding causes and solutions.

8.10 Rear Panel Connector Definition

8.11 Electrostatic Discharge

Precautions and procedures for handling electrostatic discharge sensitive components.

8.13 Firmware Updates

Lakeshore 336 Specifications

General

Control Channels	2
Sensor Inputs	4
Display Resolution	0.001 K
Communication Interfaces	Ethernet, USB
Control Algorithm	PID
Heater Power	100 W and 50 W
Power Requirements	50/60 Hz
Display	VFD
Control Stability	±0.01 K (typical)