Omega Engineering CYD201, Operator'S Manual

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OMEGA Model CYD201/CYD208 User’s Manual
Introduction 1-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.0 GENERAL
This chapter covers a general description of the Model CYD201/CYD208
(Paragraph 1.1), Handling Liquid Helium and Liquid Nitrogen (Paragraph 1.2),
Electrostatic Discharge (Paragraph 1.3), Safety Summary (Paragraph 1.4),
and Safety Symbols (Paragraph 1.5).
Due to the OMEGA commitment to continuous product improvement,
modifications may occur to the Model CYD201/CYD208 software with time.
Some of these changes result from Customer feedback about operation on
various cryogenic systems. We encourage comments or suggestions
regarding this instrument. Please return the instrument warranty card to
ensure receipt of future software updates.
1.1 MODEL CYD201/CYD208 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Model CYD201/CYD208 Digital Thermometers are ideal to monitor critical
temperatures in chemical and materials research, superconductivity
measurements, and low temperature physics. The units feature:
• Broad Temperature Range: 1.4 K to 475 K (–272 °C to 202 °C).
• Single Channel (CYD201) and Eight Channel (CYD208) Models.
• For use with CY-7 Series, DT-500 Series, and other Silicon Diode
Sensors.
• System Accuracy (Instrument with Sensor) with SoftCal™ to within
±0.1 °C or better.
• Temperature display in °C, °F, K, or Sensor Voltage.
• High/Low Alarm Setpoint with Interfacing Alarm Contacts.
• Standard RS-232C Output of Temperature, Input of Settings, and
Alarm Status for Remote Operation.