AM1730 Secondary Reference
Platinum Resistance Thermometer
User’s Guide
Page 1: ...AM1730 Secondary Reference Platinum Resistance Thermometer User s Guide...
Page 2: ...1 3 Calibrations 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...
Page 3: ...ardous 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...
Page 4: ...measure temperature or change of temperature It has wide applications for dry wells or temperature baths 1 2 Main Features High accuracy 0 015 C at 0 01 C Temperature range 200 C to 420 C Durable and...
Page 5: ...Response Time 9 seconds for 63 response to step change in water moving at 3 feet per second Measurement Current 0 5 mA or 1 mA Sensor Length 32 mm Sensor Location 5 mm from tip Insulation Resistance...
Page 6: ...wires can be distinguished by insulation colors Lead wire pairs attached to each end of the sensor are identified by red black and white blue insulation 3 2 Drive Current AccuMac recommends 1mA as dr...
Page 7: ...ot submerge PRT handle when taking measurement 3 5 Thermal EMF Each AccuMac PRT has gone through an annealing process and stability test to minimize the thermal EMF which is caused by either impuritie...
Page 8: ...ever possible 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...
Page 9: ...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 shoc...
Page 10: ...The warranty period begins on the date of the shipment Parts product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of an AccuMac a...
