
Lake Shore Model 340 Temperature Controller User’s Manual
10-8
Options and Accessories
10.4.2 Option Installation
The Model 340 instrument supports only one option board at a time. To install the 3464 Option into a
Model 340 follow the installation procedure in Paragraph 10.3.1.
To verify if an option is installed simply view the Model 340 rear panel. Options mount above the normal
inputs marked A and B. To identify an option installed in a Model 340, press
Options
, then press
More
three
times. Option identification displays on the REVISION INFORMATION screen.
If options board are changed, the Model 340 changes all parameter settings to default, but erases no sensor
curves entered for optional sensor types.
10.4.3 Sensor Installation
Sensor connection is important when using thermocouples because the measured signal is small. Many
measurement errors can be avoided with proper sensor installation.
CAUTION: Do not leave inputs unconnected to float. Short channels when not in use.
INPUT C
INPUT D
MODEL 3464
DIGITAL I/O
ANALOG
OUT 1
ANALOG
OUT 2
SERIAL I/O
120
IEEE-488 INTERFACE
SH1 AH1 T5 L4 SR1 RL1 PP0 DC1 DT0 C0 E1
RELAYS
NC C NO NC C NO
LO
HI
HEATER FUSE
2.5 A
HEATER OUTPUT
LO
HI
DATA CARD
FUSE
DATA
-10% +5%
50-60 Hz
175 VA MAX
LINE
100 / 120
2.0 A
.25x1.25in SB
220 / 240
1.0 A
5x25mm SB
OFF
ON
INPUT A
l+
V+
l-
V-
INPUT B
l+
V+
l-
V-
60V MAX
WARNING
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO TRAINED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
!
WARNING
FOR CONT5INUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD,
REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
!
EXT
Figure 10-9. Model 340 Rear Panel with Model 3464 Option Card Installed
10.4.3.1 Sensor Input Terminals
Attach sensor leads to the screws on the off-white ceramic terminal blocks on the 3464. There is one block for
the C input and one for the D input. Each block has two screw terminals; one positive (+), one negative (–).
Table 10-1. Thermocouple Polarity
Positive (+)
Negative (–)
Chromel-AuFe0.07%
Chromel Gold
Chromel-AuFe0.03%
Chromel Gold
E
(Nickel-Chromium vs. Copper-Nickel)
Chromel (PUR)
Constantan (RED)
K
(Nickel-Chromium vs. Nickel-Aluminum)
Chromel (YEL)
Alumel (RED)
T
(Copper vs. Copper-Nickel)
Copper (BLU)
Constantan (RED)
Secure the positive TC wire under the screw in the (+) terminal and the negative TC wire under the screw in
the (
–
) terminal. Tighten the screws on the thermocouple wires and remove all insulation.
Keep the ceramic terminal blocks away from heat sources including sunlight and shield them from fans or
room drafts.