
display indicates that averaging ison.
The Model805 can also be used with the
optional input conversion modules (-6) which
allow either input tobe converted tohandle
either the TG-120 series diodes
(orany
diode with a
0
to6 volt output), or positive
temperature coefficient metallic resistors.,
i.e., platinum (-P2 or -P3) or rhodium-iron
(-R1)
resistors. The
DIN
curve isstandard
within the instrument and iscalled
up
automatically unless a precisionoption is
present forthe platinum resistor. The
accuracy
of
the reading isdictated by the
sensor and itsconformity
tothe
DIN curve.
The tolerance on these devices isgiven on
the technical data sheet for the Lake Shore
PT-100 series sensors. Thecombined
accuracy of the instrument and a calibrated
resistor with a precisionoption ison the
order of 40mK overthe useful range ofthe
sensor (above40K for the platinum). Note
that a precisionoption isrequired for a
rhodium-ironor a TG-120 toreadcorrectly
in
temperature.
These
input
conversionmodules are easily
installedby the user; thus, units can be
modified to satisfychanging requirements.
The ample memory space provided
in
the805
allows several response curves to be stored
in
one instrument. Depending on the
complexity of the curves, up totencanbe
programmed intothe unit. The
SENSOR
ID
switches are used to select which particular
sensor response curve istobeusedwith
each
input.
Thus, theuser isable tomake
sensor changes at
will
even when different
response curves are required.
The data for calibratedsensors can be
stored within the instrumentby means of
the8001 PrecisionOption. Each curvecan
contain up to
99
sensor unit-temperature
data points. Withthe standardprecision
option format, which consists of 31data
pointsand a 20 character information line,
up totencurves can be stored
in
the
unit.
See Paragraphs3-6 through 3-10 for more
description.
A1though voltage (resistance)-temperature
data points arestoredas a table, interpola-
tionwithin the instrument results
in
the
equivalent of a high order polynomial
calculation
in
the converting ofthe input
voltage (or resistance) totemperature.
This isdone by means of a proprietary
algorithmdevelopedat Lake ShoreCryotro-
nics, Inc.
T
he control temperature set
-
poi
n
t
selection
ismade via thumbwheel switches on the
front panel oftheinstrument. The set-
point switches, which provide a continuous
indicationof the set-point value, enable the
user toquickly and easilydetermine
whether hissystem isatcontroltempera-
ture. The set-point isinthe same units as
is the Display sensor (kelvin, celsius,
fahrenheit, or volts [ohms]).
The control sectionof the805 provides
two-term temperature control. Proportional
(GAIN)
and integral
(RESET)
are individual-
lytuned via front-panel potentiometers.
The gainmode isina nominal log per cent
with the reset being linear.
Analog heater output of
the
805 Tempera-
tureController isa maximum of
25
watts
when a 25 ohmheater isused. Adigital
meter on the front panel of the 805
continuously shows the heater power output
as a percentage of output range. Thus, the
user can conveniently monitor power applied
to hissystem. To accommodate systems
which require lower heater power, the
maximum heater output of the805 can be
attenuated intwo steps
of
a decade each.
When greater power output isrequired,
an
optional 56 watt power output stage is
available (W60) which isdesigned
for
a25
ohm load.
It
isratedat
a
nominal
1.5
amperes and 45 volts.
An optional IEEE-488 (Model
8054)
or
RS-
232C (Model 8053) interface isavailable for
the 805. Either interfacecan beusedto
remotely control all front-panel functions.
1.3
INPUT OPTION
MODULES
The input optionmodules forthe805
Controller are listed
in
Table
1.1.
1-2