Rev. 201609V3
AM1760/1762 Secondary Standard
Platinum Resistance Thermometer
User’s Guide
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Page 1: ...Rev 201609V3 AM1760 1762 Secondary Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometer User s Guide Please download the latest version at www accumac com...
Page 2: ...brations 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 Therma...
Page 3: ...ve 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 slam...
Page 4: ...designed as a secondary standard thermometer to calibrate other thermometers and to measure temperature precisely in metrology labs 1 2 Main Features High accuracy 0 006 C at 0 01 C Temperature range...
Page 5: ...o step change in water moving at 3 feet per second Measurement Current 1 mA Sensor Length 42 mm Sensor Location 5 mm from tip Insulation Resistance 1000 M at room temperature Sheath Material Inconeltm...
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: ...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 point 3 6...
Page 8: ...ible 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 approp...
Page 9: ...rvice 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 PR...
Page 10: ...ty 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 period...
