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AM1960/1950 Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometer User’s Guide        

 

 

Rev. 201609V3 

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5  Troubleshooting 

5.1  Troubleshooting 

If the SPRT 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 SPRT available.  

5.2  Problem Causes and Solutions 

a.

 

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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for AM1950

Page 1: ...Rev 201609V3 AM1960 1950 Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometer User s Guide Please download the latest version at www accumac com...

Page 2: ...es 3 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...

Page 3: ...hazardous 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 d...

Page 4: ...perature calibration labs at various levels 1 2 Main Features Extreme low drift rate Quartz sheathed Great primary or secondary reference standards 1 3 Calibrations As a temperature standard each AM19...

Page 5: ...after 10 times thermal cycles from minimum to maximum temperatures Self heating 0 0015 C at 1 mA current Measurement Current 1 mA Sensor Length 42 mm Insulation Resistance 1000 M at room temperature...

Page 6: ...ttached to each 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 Readin...

Page 7: ...ach AccuMac SPRT 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...

Page 8: ...enever possible b When shipping the SPRT 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 diamet...

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

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...

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