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GE Kaye
CTR –80
Cold Temperature Reference
User’s Guide
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World Headquarters GE Kaye Instruments, Inc. • 101 Billerica Avenue, Building #7 North Billerica, MA 01862 USA tel 978-262-0005, 800-964-5293 (US & Canada) fax 978-439-8181 email kaye@ge.com European Headquaters GE Kaye Europe Sinsheimer Strasse 6 D-75179 Pforzheim Germany tel +49 (0) 7231 14335 0 fax +49 (0) 7231 14335 29 email info@kaye-europe.com www.gekaye.com Subject to change without notice. Copyright 2002 Printed in USA Rev. 371502
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Table of Contents 1 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Symbols Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2.1 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.2 Comparison Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 6.3 Calibration of Multiple Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 7 Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 7.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9.4 Secondary Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 9.5 Heater Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 9.6 Proportional Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 9.7 Cutout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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13.3 Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 iv
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Figures Figure 1 Drain Valve Installation—IMPORTANT: Do Not Over Tighten. Follow the installation instructions above. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Figure 2 CTR-80 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Figure 3 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tables Table 1 International Electrical Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Table 2 Table of Various Bath Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Table 3 Controller Communications Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Table 3 Controller Communications Commands continued . . . . . . .
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1 Before You Start 1 Before You Start 1.1 Symbols Used Table 1 lists the International Electrical Symbols. Some or all of these symbols may be used on the instrument or in this manual. Table 1 International Electrical Symbols Symbol Description AC (Alternating Current) AC-DC Battery Complies with European Union directives DC Double Insulated Electric Shock Fuse PE Ground Hot Surface (Burn Hazard) Read the User’s Manual (Important Information) Off On 1
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1 Before You Start Symbol Description Canadian Standards Association OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 refers to CAT the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation. Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances. C-TIC Australian EMC mark 1.2 Safety Information Use this instrument only as specified in this manual. Otherwi
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1 Before You Start • If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. • Before initial use, or after transport, or after storage in humid or semi-hu- mid environments, or anytime the instrument has not been energized for more than 10 days, the instrument needs to be energized for a "dry-out" period of 2 hours before it can be assumed to meet all of the safety re- quirements of the IEC 1010-1. If the product is wet
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1 Before You Start • High voltage is used in the operation of this equipment. Severe injury or death may result if personnel fail to observe the safety precautions. Before working inside the equipment, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. BATH FLUIDS • Fluids used in this unit may produce noxious or toxic fumes under certain circumstances. Consult the fluid manufacturer’s MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). Proper ventilation and safety precautions must be observed. • The instrument
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1 Before You Start • DO NOT operate this instrument in an excessively wet, oily, dusty, or dirty environment. • The unit is a precision instrument. Although it has been designed for opti- mum durability and trouble free operation, it must be handled with care. Position the unit before the tank is filled with fluid. Use the handles pro- vided to move the unit. Due to the weight of the compressor, it may re- quire two people to safely move the bath. If two people are used, place one person in the
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1 Before You Start ♦ Voltage Cut In: ±7.5% (213 - 247 VAC) 1.3 Customer Service Information Kaye Instruments can be contacted by writing to: World Headquarters GE Kaye Instruments, Inc. 101 Billerica Avenue, Building 7 North Billerica, MA 01862 tel. +1 (978) 262 0005 fax +1 (978) 439 8181 e-mail kaye@ge.com European Headquarters GE Kaye Europe GmbH Sinsheimer Strasse 6 D-75179 Pforzheim, Germany tel. +49-(0)-7231-14335-0 fax +49-(0)-7231-14335-29 e-mail info@kaye-europe.com service@kaye-europe.c
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2 Introduction 2 Introduction The Kaye CTR –80 is an ultra low temp bath useful in temperature calibration and other applications requiring stable temperatures. An innovative state of the art solid-state temperature controller has been incorporated which maintains the bath temperature with extreme stability. The temperature controller uses a mi- cro-controller to execute the many operating functions. The user interface is provided by the 8-digit LED display and four key-switches. Digital remote
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3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions 3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions 3.1 Specifications Range –80°C to 100°C (–112°F to 212°F) Ambient Operating Range 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) Stability ±0.006°C at –80°C (ethanol) ±0.010°C at 0°C (ethanol) ±0.010°C at 100°C (oil) Uniformity ±0.008°C at –80°C (ethanol) ±0.012°C at 0°C (ethanol) ±0.012°C at 100°C (oil) Set-Point Accuracy ±0.5°C Set-Point Repeatability ±0.01°C Resolution 0.01° Access Opening 3.25" x 4.5" (86 x 114 mm) Imme
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3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions • ambient relative humidity: 15–50% • pressure: 75kPa–106kPa • mains voltage within ±10% of nominal • vibrations in the calibration environment should be minimized • altitude less than 2,000 meters 3.3 Hardware Warranty and Assistance 3.3.1 Instrument Warranty GE Kaye Instruments, Inc. warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment. GE Kaye Instruments, Inc. will, at its option,
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3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions installed exchange part will solve the problem with minimal inconvenience and expense. Factory repairs can frequently be completed on a fixed price basis. A base ser- vice fee plus labor and materials will be charged in lieu of the fixed repair price upon customer request or if extensive repairs are required. Customers are requested to obtain a return authorization number prior to re- turning any instrument for service. All instruments serviced at th
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4 Quick Start 4 Quick Start Caution: READ SECTION 6 TITLED BATH USE before placing the bath in service. Incorrect handling can damage the bath and void the warranty. This chapter gives a brief summary of the steps required to set up and operate the bath. This should be used as a general overview and reference and not as a substitute for the remainder of the manual. Please read Section 5 through 8 carefully before operating the bath. 4.1 Unpacking Unpack the bath carefully and inspect it for any
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4 Quick Start Set up of the bath requires careful unpacking and placement of the bath, install- ing the drain valve, filling the bath with fluid, and connecting power. Consult Section 5 for detailed instructions for proper installation of the bath. Be sure to place the bath in a safe, clean and level location. Install the drain valve onto the pipe fitting at the back of the bath and make sure the valve is closed. See Section 5.3, Bath Preparation and Filling. Be sure to place the bath in a safe,
