Setting The Temperature; Set-Point Setup - Fluke 9170 Getting Started

917X Series Metrology Wells
Getting Started
limit. Use the numeric keys to set the desired stability limit and press "ENTER" to accept the ne
stability limit.
Exampl e:
A specific calib
en tered into the stability limit parameter. When the instrument is within ±0.1°C, "STAB:
X. XXX°C" will be highlighted and the audible alarm (if enabled) will notify the user that the
instrument is operating within ±0.1°C. Use the numeric keys to set the desired stability limit and
press "ENTER" to accept the new stability limit.
Stability Alarm (STAB ALARM)
The audible alarm described in "Stability Limit" i
either "On" or "Off" using t
Settin g the Temperature
The users guide explains in detail how to set the temperature set-point of the calibrator using the
front panel keys. The procedure
Set-po int Setup
1. From the main screen, press "ENTER" once to access the "SETUP SET POINT" menu.
2. Press +
temperature is assumed to be positive. Use the number keys to set the desired
temperature. Press "ENTER" to set the temperature and continue setting up the set-point
information. If the other information in the set-point menu does not need to be edited at
this point, press "EXIT" to return to the main screen
3. NOTE: Each time the instrument is turned off and back on, the "CONT ENABLE"
parameter is set to "Off".
4. The "CONT ENABLE" parameter enables or disables active heating or cooling of th
instrument. This parameter must be set to "On" for the instrument to heat or cool. Us
the right/left arrow keys, s
"Off" to disable heating and cooling.
5. The scan rate of the instrument can be set from 0.1 to 99°C/min, however the actual scan
rate is limited by the natural heating or cooling rate of the instrument. Use the number
keys to set the desired scan rate and pr
Whe n the set-point temperature is changed the controller will switch the thermoelectric modules
or heate r on or off to raise or lower the temperature. The displayed well temperature will gradually
change u ntil it reaches the set-point temperature. The well may
the set-point depending on the span. Another 5 to 10 minutes is required to stabilize with ±0.1°C
of the set-point. Ultimate stability may take 15 to 20 minutes more of stabilization time.
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ration process requires the instrument be operating within ±0.1°C. "0.1" would be
he right/left arrow keys and press "ENTER" to accept the selection.
is summarized here.
/- to set a positive or negative temperature. If the "–" symbol is not present, the
elect "On" to allow the instrument to heat or cool or select
s turned on or off using this parameter. Select
ess "ENTER".
require 5 to 10 minutes to reach
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