Rev. 201609V3
AM1610 Precision Industrial
Platinum Resistance Thermometer
User’s Guide
Please download the latest version at www.accumac.com
Страница 1: ...Rev 201609V3 AM1610 Precision Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometer User s Guide Please download the latest version at www accumac com ...
Страница 2: ...alibrations 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 Thermal EMF 6 3 6 Over heating 6 4 Care and Handling Guidelines 7 5 Troubleshooting 8 5 1 Troubleshooting 8 5 2 Problem Causes and Solutions 8 6 Limited Warranty Limitation of Liability 9 ...
Страница 3: ... 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 or slam the probe in any way This will cause damage to the probe internally and affect its calibration and accuracy 2 Read Section entitled Care and Handling Guidelines before removing the PRT from the shi...
Страница 4: ...e or change of temperature It has wide applications for dry wells or temperature baths 1 2 Main Features High accuracy 0 05 ºC cover the full range Temperature range 60 C to 160 C Durable and shock resistance 1 3 Calibrations It is recommended to calibrate this PRT annually over the full temperature range In between annual calibrations user can check the drift rate by comparing R0 resistance at 0 ...
Страница 5: ...ponse to step change in water moving at 3 feet per second Measurement Current 0 5 mA or 1 mA Sensor Length 30 mm Sensor Location 5 mm from tip Insulation Resistance 1000 MΩ at room temperature Sheath Material 316 Stainless Steel Dimensions 1610 12 0 25 inch X 12 inch 6 35 mm X 305 mm 1610 9 0 187 inch X 9 inch 4 75 mm X 229 mm External Leads Teflontm insulated copper wire 4 leads 2 5 meters Handle...
Страница 6: ...d of the sensor are identified by red black and white blue or green insulation 3 2 Drive Current AccuMac recommends 1mA as drive current to ensure the best measurement 3 3 Stability of Readings To achieve the best accuracy allow sufficient time for PRT to stabilize before taking the readings 3 4 Immersion Requirements Stem effect can cause measurement errors due to heat lost or gained by the sensi...
Страница 7: ...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 connection point 3 6 Over Heating The sensing element of AM1610 PRT is sealed inside a stainless steel sheath to ensure the best stability and repeatability The seal can be breached if the PRT is over heated for an e...
Страница 8: ...ossible 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 appropriate to allow the PRT move up and down smoothly 2 DO NOT subject the PRT to any contaminations a Keep the PRT as clean as possible Avoid contaminations as much as possible 3 DO NOT over heat a Do ...
Страница 9: ... or repair service Be sure to have the model number and serial number of your PRT available 5 2 Problem Causes and Solutions a R0 becomes higher significantly This is likely caused by mechanical shocks The PRT should be annealed to release the stress of platinum wires and to recover R0 value Measure R0 of the PRT after annealing to verify b R0 unstable during the measurement This is likely caused ...
Страница 10: ...anty 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 authorized reseller The warranty will not extended to products that have been misused altered neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling To obtain warranty service contact...
