USER GUIDE
Thermistor 1
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Thermistors
Thermistors are used for various temperature readings.
Thermistors provide reliable temperature readings using a
resistance which varies based on surrounding
temperatures. If a faulty thermistor is suspected it may
be tested using an accurate ohmmeter.
Thermistor connections must be kept clean. A thermistor
connection that has become corroded can cause
resistance values from the thermistor to change as they
pass through a dirty connection to the board.
It is for that reason that we apply dielectric grease to all of
our thermistor connections. Dielectric grease will help to
keep thermistor connections clean and dry.
If you change a thermistor in the unit please re-apply
dielectric grease to the connection. If you encounter a
dirty thermistor connection, you should replace the
thermistor and the thermistor harness.
This unit has
three
thermistors.
Thermistor one (Ice Bin):
Located along the right hand side wall of the ice bin. It is
used to maintain the ice level in the bin.
Thermistor two (Condensor Line Out):
Located on the liquid line. It is used during freeze/
harvest.
Thermistor three (Ambient):
Located in the base of the unit (secured to the
condenser). It is used to monitor the ambient temperature
within the base compartment. It is used for diagnostics.
This unit uses two different thermistors:
Ice Bin and
Ambient Thermistors; Condenser Line Out Thermistor.
The Ice Bin and Ambient Thermistors are both type 1
thermistors. If a thermistor is suspected of being defective
the resistance can be verified. Place the thermistor in an
ice water bath, the resistance should read 16.5k OHMs
+/-5% on your meter.
Thermistor Resistance Data - Type 1
Temp (F)
Temp (C)
Nominal Resistance
(OHMS)*
-40
-40
169157
-31
-35
121795
-22
-30
88766
-13
-25
65333
-4
-20
48614
5
-15
36503
14
-10
27681
23
-5
21166
32
0
16330
41
5
12696
50
10
9951
59
15
7855
68
20
6246
77
25
5000
86
30
4029
95
35
3266
104
40
2665
113
45
2186
122
50
1803
131
55
1495
140
60
1247
149
65
1044
158
70
879
167
75
743
176
80
631
* (+/-5%)
