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Hart Scientific
9150Portable
Furnace
User’s Guide
Rev. 5B1601
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Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division 799 E. Utah Valley Drive • American Fork, UT 84003-9775 � USA Phone: +1.801.763.1600 � Telefax: +1.801.763.1010 E-mail: support@hartscientific.com www.hartscientific.com Subject to change without notice. � Copyright © 2005 � Printed in USA Rev. 5B1601
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2.2 CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8.2.1 Programmable Set-points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 8.2.2 Set-point Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 8.2.3 Temperature Scale Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 8.3 Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 8.3.1 Scan Control . . . . . .
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10.2.1 Stabilization and Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 11 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 11.1 Calibration Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 11.2 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 12 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Before You Start Symbols Used 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 CE 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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9150 Portable Furnace User’s Guide Symbol Description Canadian Standards Association OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 re- fers to 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 The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directiv
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1 Before You Start Safety Information DO NOT operate this unit without a properly grounded, properly polarized power cord. DO NOT connect this unit to a non-grounded, non-polarized outlet. HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the operation of this equipment. SEVERE IN- JURY OR DEATH may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions. Before working inside the equipment, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord. Always replace the fuse with one of the same rating, voltage, and type. Overhead c
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9150 Portable Furnace User’s Guide Allow for test probe expansion inside the well as the furnace heats. DO NOT use fluids to clean out the well. Never introduce foreign material into the probe hole of the insert. Fluids, etc. can leak into the calibrator causing damage. DO NOT change the values of the calibration constants from the factory set values. The correct setting of these parameters is important to the safety and proper operation of the calibrator. DO NOT drop or force the probe stems in
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1 Before You Start Authorized Service Centers Chao Yang District Beijing 100004, PRC CHINA Phone: +86-10-6-512-3436 Telefax: +86-10-6-512-3437 E-mail: xingye.han@fluke.com.cn Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd. Fluke ASEAN Regional Office Service Center 60 Alexandra Terrace #03-16 The Comtech (Lobby D) 118502 SINGAPORE Phone: +65 6799-5588 Telefax: +65 6799-5588 E-mail: antng@singa.fluke.com When contacting these Service Centers for support, please have the following information available: • Model Nu
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2 Introduction 2 Introduction The Hart Scientific 9150 thermocouple furnace can be used for calibrating ther - mocouple and RTD temperature probes. Calibrations may be done over a range of 150°C to 1200°C (302°F to 2192°F). Temperature display of the 9150 is 0.1 degrees below 1000°and 1 degrees above 1000°. The furnace features: • Rapid heating and cooling • Interchangeable multiple hole probe sleeves • Convenient handle • RS-232 interface Built in programmable features include: • Temperature sc
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3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions Specifications 3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions 3.1 Specifications Temperature Range 150–1200°C (302–2192°F) Display Resolution 0.1° to 999.9°, 1° above 1000° Stability ±0.5°C Display Accuracy ±5.0°C Well Diameter 1.25" (32 mm) Well Depth 4" (102 mm) Heating Time 35 minutes to 1200°C Cooling Time 140 minutes with block Well to Well Uniformity ±0.5°C to ±1.0°C (insert “C” at 1200°C) Stabilization 20 minutes Power 115 VAC (±10%), 10.5 amps
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9150 Portable Furnace User’s Guide 3.3 Warranty Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division (Hart) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period as stated in our current product catalog from the date of shipment. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and shall not apply to any product which, in Hart's sole opinion, has been subject to misuse, alteration, abuse or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Sof
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4 Safety Guidelines 4 Safety Guidelines • Operate the instrument in room temperatures between 5-50°C (41-122°F). Allow sufficient air circulation by leaving at least 6 inches of space be- tween the instrument and nearby objects. Overhead clearance needs to al- low for safe and easy insertion and removal of probes for calibration. • The furnace is a precision instrument. Although it has been designed for optimum durability and trouble free operation, it must be handled with care. Always carry the
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5 Quick Start Unpacking 5 Quick Start 5.1 Unpacking Unpack the furnace carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have oc- curred during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrier immediately. Verify that the following components are present: • 9150 Furnace • 3150, Insert • Insert Insulator • Power Cord • Manual • RS-232 Cable 5.2 Set-Up Place the calibrator on a flat surface with at least 6 inches of free space around the instrument. Plug the power cord into a grounded main
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9150 Portable Furnace User’s Guide 5.4 Setting the Temperature Section 8 explains in detail how to set the temperature set-point on the calibra- tor using the front panel keys. The procedure is summarized here. (1) Press “SET” twice to access the set-point value. (2) Press “SET” to move the cursor to the units that need changing. (3) Press “UP” or “DOWN” to change the set-point value. (4) Press “SET” until the display exits to store the new set-point. (5) Press “EXIT” to return to the temperatur
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6 Parts and Controls Back Panel 6 Parts and Controls The user should become familiar with the furnace back panel, front panel, and constant temperature block assembly. 6.1 Back Panel The back panel (Figure 1) features the Power Entry Module (PEM) that con- tains the power cord socket, the power switch, and the heater voltage switch, the serial port, and the fan. Figure 1 Back Panel Power Cord - On the back of the calibrator is the removable power cord inlet that plugs into an IEC grounded socket
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9150 Portable Furnace User’s Guide Fan - The fan inside the calibrator runs continuously when the unit is being op- erated to provide cooling for the instrument. Slots at the top and sides of the calibrator are provided for airflow. The area around the calibrator must be kept clear to allow adequate ventilation. The airflow is directed upward and can be extremely hot. 6.2 Front Panel The front panel consists of the controller display and the controller keypad as showninFigure2. Figure 2 Front Pa
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6 Parts and Controls Constant Temperature Block Assembly EXIT – Used to exit from a menu. When EXIT is pressed any changes made to the displayed value are ignored. 6.3 Constant Temperature Block Assembly The constant temperature block assembly is shown in Figure 3 and consists of removable inserts. Figure 3 Removable Inserts 6.3.1 Constant Temperature Block The “Block” is made of aluminum-oxide and provides a relatively constant and accurate temperature environment for the sensor that is to be c
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9150 Portable Furnace User’s Guide • Insert A Model 3150-2 (variety block): 1/2”, 1/4”, 3/8”, 3/16”, 1/8”, and 1/16” holes • Insert B Model 3150-3 (comparison block): two each 3/8”, 1/4”, and 3/16” holes or • Insert C Model 3150-4 (1/4” comparison block): six 1/4” holes 18
