Lake Shore Model 321 Autotuning Temperature Controller User’s Manual
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Service
6.10.2.5 Thermocouple
Offset
Adjustment
When a new or different thermocouple is attached to the instrument, and external thermocouple
compensation is being used, it may be necessary to adjust the offset to compensate for
discrepancies in thermocouple material, leads and connections. Use the following procedure to
perform the thermocouple offset adjustment.
1. Open the Model 321 enclosure. Refer to Paragraph 6.10.1.2, Steps 1 – 5.
2. Place the thermocouple in a reference bath of known temperature (liquid nitrogen, ice, etc.) and
install external compensation. Allow the system to stabilize to the reference temperature.
3. On the front panel of the Model 321, select the desired temperature units.
4. Turn off thermocouple compensation.
5. Adjust R27 until the display reads the reference temperature.
6. Close the Model 321 enclosure. Refer to Paragraph 6.10.1.4, Steps 8 – 10.
6.10.2.6 Internal Thermocouple Compensation Calibration
When a new or different thermocouple is attached to the instrument, and internal thermocouple
compensation is being used, it may be necessary to adjust the offset to compensate for
discrepancies in thermocouple material, leads and connections. Use the following procedure to
perform the internal thermocouple compensation calibration.
1. Open the Model 321 enclosure. Refer to Paragraph 6.10.1.2, Steps 1 – 5.
2. Short across the input with as short as lead as possible.
3. Configure the Model 321 to display units in °C.
4. Turn on thermocouple compensation.
5. Adjust R60 until display reads room temperature (25 °C nominal).
6. Close the Model 321 enclosure. Refer to Paragraph 6.10.1.4, Steps 8 – 10.