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AM1640 Precision Industrial PRT User’s Guide

                     

 

 

Rev. 201609V3 

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5  Troubleshooting 

5.1  Troubleshooting 

If the PRT functions abnormally, it could be caused by several 
possible problem conditions that are described in this section. Try the 
solutions recommended and if the problems are still not solved, 
contact manufacture for warranty or repair service. Be sure to have the 
model number and serial number of your PRT available.  

5.2  Problem Causes and Solutions 

a.

 

R0/Rtpw becomes higher significantly. This is likely caused by 
mechanical shocks. The PRT should be annealed to release the 
stress of platinum wires and to recover R0/Rtpw value. Measure 
R0/Rtpw of the PRT after annealing to verify.  

b.

 

R0/Rtpw unstable during the measurement. This is likely caused 
either by bad connections or sensor coils short. Check the 
connections first and if the connections are good, the PRT may 
be damaged. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for AM1640

Page 1: ...Rev 201609V3 AM1640 Precision Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometer User s Guide Please download the latest version at www accumac com...

Page 2: ...librations 3 2 Specifications 4 2 1 Specifications 4 3 General Operations 5 3 1 Connecting to the readout device 5 3 2 Drive Current 5 3 3 Stability of Readings 5 3 4 Immersion Requirements 5 3 5 Ther...

Page 3: ...live component 5 Follow all other safety guidelines listed in this user s guide Cautions Follow these guidelines to avoid possible damage to the instrument 1 Avoid mechanical shocks DO NOT drop or sla...

Page 4: ...re temperature or change of temperature It has wide applications for dry wells or temperature baths 1 2 Main Features High accuracy 0 035 C at 0 C Temperature range 200 C to 420 C Durable and shock re...

Page 5: ...m to maximum temperatures Hysteresis 0 01 C Self heating 50 mW C Response Time 5 seconds for 63 response to step change in water moving at 3 feet per second Measurement Current 0 5 mA or 1 mA Sensor L...

Page 6: ...ach end of the sensor are identified by red black and white blue insulation 3 2 Drive Current AccuMac recommends 1mA as drive current to ensure the best measurement 3 3 Stability of Readings To achiev...

Page 7: ...T has gone through an annealing process and stability test to minimize the thermal EMF which is caused by either impurities of sensing element or temperature differentials at lead wires connection poi...

Page 8: ...ssible b When shipping the PRT use protective box and other protective packaging materials to minimize mechanical shocks as much as possible c When using dry blocks make sure the well diameter is appr...

Page 9: ...service Be sure to have the model number and serial number of your PRT available 5 2 Problem Causes and Solutions a R0 Rtpw becomes higher significantly This is likely caused by mechanical shocks The...

Page 10: ...ranty terms in the separate agreement shall control Each product from AccuMac Corporation is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service The warranty per...

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