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HIGH TEMPERATURE 

FURNACE HANDBOOK 

ISSUE 8 - 05/05 

 

 

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Cal  Notepad  can  be  used  to  log  and  display  values  from  the  bath  and  an  optional  temperature 
indicator. 
 
Minimum System Requirements 
 
CNP requires Windows 95 / 98, a minimum of 5Mb of free hard drive space and free serial ports 
for the instruments to be connected. 
 
Development 
 
CNP was developed by Isothermal Technology using LabVIEW from National Instruments. 
 
License 
 
Use of the Cal NotePad software program "CNP" is as granted in this license agreement. In using 
the CNP 
software  the  user  "licensee"  is  agreeing  to  the  terms  of  the  license.  You  must  read  and 
understand the terms of this license before using CNP. 
1, This license permits licensee to use CNP software on a single computer. The user may make 
copies for back up and archival purposes freely as long as the software is only ever in use on a 
single computer at any one time. Please enquire about multi-user licenses. 
2, CNP is protected by international copyright laws and treaties. CNP must not be distributed to 
third parties. 
3, CNP must not be reversed engineered, disassembled or de-compiled. Licensee may transfer 
the software to a third party provided that no copies or upgrades of CNP are retained. 
4,  It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  user  to  ensure  the  validity  of  all  stored  results  and  printed 
certificates.      Isothermal  Technology  Ltd  accept  no  responsibility  for  any  errors  caused  by 
inappropriate use, incorrect  set up or any other cause; including defects in the software. 
5,  Limited  Warranty.  Isothermal  Technology  warrants  that  CNP  will  perform  substantially  as 
described  in  this  manual  for  a  period  of  90  days  from  receipt.  Any  distribution  media  will  under 
normal used be guaranteed for a period of 90 days. 
 
NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE. The software and documentation is 
provided  "as  is"  without  warranty  of  any  kind  and  no  other  warranties  (either  expressed  or 
implied)  are  made  with  regard  to  CNP.  Isothermal  Technology  does  not  warrant,  guarantee  or 
make  any  representations  regarding  the  use  or  results  of  the  use  of  the  software  or 
documentation and does not warrant that the operation of CNP will be error free. 
 
In  no  event  will  Isothermal  Technology,  its  employees,  agents  or  other  associated  people  be 
liable  for  direct,  indirect,  incidental  or  consequential  damages,  expenses,  lost  profits,  business 
interruption,  lost  business  information  or  other  damages  arising  out  the  use  or  inability  to  use 
CNP. The license fee reflects this allocation of risk. 
 
CNP is not designed for situations where the results can threaten or cause injury to humans. 
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

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Страница 1: ...oint Cell Copper Freeze Point Cell The company is always willing to give technical advice and assistance where appropriate Equally because of the programme of continual development and improvement we...

Страница 2: ...ace 13 Realising the Following Fixed Points Aluminium Silver 14 15 Figure 4 Typical Melt Freeze Sequence 16 Cell Handling 17 20 High Temperature Furnace Cell Assembly 21 Fault Finding and After Sales...

Страница 3: ...ust be returned carriage paid to the supplier for examination and will be replaced or repaired at our option FRAGILE CERAMIC AND OR GLASS PARTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS GUARANTEE INTERFERENCE WITH THIS...

Страница 4: ...criterion C ELECTRICAL SAFETY This equipment must be correctly earthed This equipment is a Class 1 Appliance A protective earth is used to ensure the conductive parts cannot become live in the event...

Страница 5: ...hot or cold unless wearing the appropriate protective clothing and having the necessary training 6 Do not drill modify or otherwise change the shape of the apparatus 7 Do not dismantle the apparatus...

Страница 6: ...Test M Date Earth Impedance Date Temperature cycle to maximum temperature Date Communication s test if applicable PASS Date Laboratory Test at C the profile was optimised Main controller offset C Date...

Страница 7: ...nner the insertion of a screwdriver through the tube spanner will prevent the central stud turning 2 Remove the 3 screws securing the transit clamp to the top of the unit Slacken each screw equally by...

Страница 8: ...AND THE PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WITH SUCH EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION THE FURNACES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR CONVENIENT USE AND MAY BE PLUGGED TO A STANDARD THREE PIN 13 AMPERE SOCKET THEY ARE SUPP...

Страница 9: ...in which the furnace was tested prior to shipment The furnace has an over temperature cut off controller Its purpose is to establish an upper temperature limit after which all systems power will be sh...

Страница 10: ...ail This thermal fuse should not be replaced after failure until the causative fault has been understood and corrected The terminal posts for fuse connection are sited on the outer shell of the furnac...

Страница 11: ...11 of 37 FIGURE 1 SEALED METAL FREEZING POINT CELL A High purity graphite crucible and cover B High purity graphite sleeve C High purity metal D Fused quartz envelope filled to give a pressure of 1 s...

Страница 12: ...HIGH TEMPERATURE FURNACE HANDBOOK ISSUE 8 05 05 Page 12 of 37 FIGURE 2 SEALED METAL FREEZING POINT CELL APPROXIMATE BODY DIMENSIONS...

Страница 13: ...Fuse for Potassium Heat Pipe only D Control Thermocouple E Over temperature thermocouple F Heating Element G Fibrewool Insulation H Furnace Filler Pipe I Controller J Over temperature controller K Mai...

Страница 14: ...e and may be maintained in this condition for any desired period of time for example to accommodate to a calibration schedule For optimal realisation of the freeze plateau the molten cell should be le...

Страница 15: ...m Th1 Th2 Thm Th3 Th4 Thm The Thm measured last should be equal in indication to that of the Thm measured first to ensure that the plateau has been present for Th1 etc At the temperatures of Indium Le...

Страница 16: ...B Temperature arrest during melt C Furnace controlled temperature D Temperature drop caused by furnace controller adjustment to initiate freeze E Depth of supercool particularly pronounced for tin F...

Страница 17: ...d insulation which may smoke and discolour during this first temperature excursion The cell can then be inserted into the basket in readiness for use Please read section concerning cleaning of cells p...

Страница 18: ...HIGH TEMPERATURE FURNACE HANDBOOK ISSUE 8 05 05 Page 18 of 37 DRAWING 410 07 00 ISSUE 5 CELL BASKET SHORT GENERAL ASSEMBLY DRAWING 410 07 01 ISSUE 3 TYPE B OPTIMAL CELL BASKET GENERAL ASSEMBLY...

Страница 19: ...HIGH TEMPERATURE FURNACE HANDBOOK ISSUE 8 05 05 Page 19 of 37 DRAWING 410 07 04 ISSUE 1 TYPE C OPTIMAL CELL BASKET GENERAL ASSEMBLY...

Страница 20: ...HIGH TEMPERATURE FURNACE HANDBOOK ISSUE 8 05 05 Page 20 of 37...

Страница 21: ...e in the past to list a number of possible fault modes and corrective actions However our experience suggests that the very low incidence of failure almost implies modes not encountered previously and...

Страница 22: ...f 37 SPARE PARTS Control Thermocouple N 935 14 42 Controller 2604 935 06 108 Controller 2216 RS422 935 06 101B Fuse 32A 935 12 48 Relay 110V 935 21 19 Contactor 110V 935 21 18 Rocker Switch 110V 935 2...

Страница 23: ...HIGH TEMPERATURE FURNACE HANDBOOK ISSUE 8 05 05 Page 23 of 37 SERVICING THE HIGH TEMPERATURE FURNACE No regular servicing is required THERMOMETRIC FIXED POINTS...

Страница 24: ...average value weighted according to individual uncertainties is then used as the ITS temperature value Two phase equilibria may be solid liquid liquid vapour or solid vapour From the Phase Rule of Gib...

Страница 25: ...cell The onset of melting is indicated by a cessation of temperature rise because of the latent heat required to produce the phase change This melt plateau can last for a considerable period of time W...

Страница 26: ...ture gradient in this locality of the thermometer well to obtain an accurate measurement under this condition The closest approach to temperature uniformity demands insertion of the thermometer to the...

Страница 27: ...3 3 2 2 ITL M 17669 ITL M 17701 3 4 ZINC FP 419 527 692 677 4 3 2 7 ITL M 17671 ITL M 17701 2 3 ALUMINIUM FP 660 323 933 473 7 0 1 6 ITL M 17672 ITL M 17702 SILVER FP 961 78 1234 93 6 0 5 4 ITL M 176...

Страница 28: ...is consistent with its materials and purpose it must still be regarded as a kilogram or more of mass loosely contained in a frangible shell Cells should never be inverted although they may be slowly...

Страница 29: ...It may leak its enclosed gas and atmospheric air may leak into it The pressure at the freeze point may as a consequence be incorrect and more seriously contamination may occur Sealed quartz cells can...

Страница 30: ...wever the technique requiring association of cells with other equipment involves subtlety and operator sensitivity Before relying upon measurements made in them the operator should perform enough free...

Страница 31: ...S AND INFORMATION Isotech operates one of the worlds most comprehensive UKAS supervised Laboratories Training is available to customers at an agreed daily rate The Isothermal Journal of Thermometry is...

Страница 32: ...appropriate water connections are provided Without water cooling the top panel temperature can eventually rise in excess of 100 C It should be remembered that the furnace and its insulation possess a...

Страница 33: ...an generally not be removed by heat treatment and consequent shifts in calibration Thermometers can be withdrawn in 1cm length intervals over a period of perhaps 5 minutes until the thermometer temper...

Страница 34: ...to control the rate of temperature increase while the sodium is in its solid phase The controller has been programmed automatically to ramp the heat pipe temperature at a controlled rate until it appr...

Страница 35: ...00M 4000ft A true RS422 port will be required to realise such lead lengths The Isotech conversion leads are suitable for maximum combined lead lengths of 10M that is adequate for most applications Con...

Страница 36: ...pgrades of CNP are retained 4 It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the validity of all stored results and printed certificates Isothermal Technology Ltd accept no responsibility for any erro...

Страница 37: ...pplication and necessary LabVIEW run time support files 4 Should you ever need to uninstall the software then use the Add Remove Programs option from the Control Panel Starting Cal NotePad From a Stan...

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