Summary of Contents for Lake Shore Cryotronics 372
- Page 1 Quick Start Guide Model 372 AC Resistance Bridge and Temperature Controller Model 372 Quick Start Guide http://www.lakeshore.com/products/ac-resistance-bridges/model-372/...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere The Model 372 protects the operator and surrounding area Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable from electric shock or burn, mechanical hazards, excessive gases or fumes. - Page 3 Items included with the Model 372 AC resistance bridge Open the shipping container and keep the container and temperature controller: and shipping materials until all contents have been accounted for.
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Page 4: Front Panel
Model 372 Quick Start Guide Front panel Rear panel The rear panel consists of: Keypad operation See Chapter 4 of the Model 372 user’s manual for Scanner control connector detailed descriptions of each key. Measurement input connectors Control input connector... - Page 5 This is just the beginning of what is possible with the Model 372, but is a good introduction to the unit. It is also possible to mount the Model 372 in an instrumentation rack. This requires an RM-1 rack-mount kit that can be purchased separately from Lake Shore if required.
- Page 6 Sensor connection to the measurement input. This can be a complex step; if this is the first time you have wired a sensor to either a Model 370 or 372, please see section 3.5 of the Model 372 user’s manual.
- Page 7 GPIB). For this example, USB is used as the connection method. Turn on the Model 372 using the power switch on the back of the instrument. The default settings will display a resistance reading for the sensor that you have connected. Even if the sensor is at room temperature, you should see a logical resistance reading.
- Page 8 Ethernet (see section 6.4 of the Model 372 user’s manual for details on making this connection). The USB connection will show up as a virtual COM port on your PC. Select the appropriate COM port from the drop-down menu and click Connect.
- Page 9 If you are not able to connect, make sure you have the correct COM port selected. You can do this by checking Device Manager: If you are unable to see the Model 372 in this view, you may need to install the USB driver that can be found on the Lake Shore Software web page.
- Page 10 These calibration files can be found on the USB drive that was sent with the sensor, or downloaded from http://calibration.lakeshore.com. The Model 372 supports both .340 and .curve file formats, with .curve being the more modern format.
- Page 11 Once the curve is loaded, rename the curve (if desired), then click Write To New Location to store this curve on the Model 372. Click OK to store this curve on the instrument. You can store more curves in other locations, if needed. Model 372 Quick Start Guide http://www.lakeshore.com/products/ac-resistance-bridges/model-372/...
- Page 12 Model 372 Quick Start Guide Now that your sensor curve is loaded onto the Model 372, press the Input Setup (7) button and select Channel 01 (Measurement Input) to enter the configuration screen for the main measurement input. If you have a scanner connected...
- Page 13 You will notice that the resistance reading is still visible, displayed as Impedance on the right side of the screen. For more information, please see section 2.5.3 of the Model 372 user’s manual. Model 372 Quick Start Guide http://www.lakeshore.com/products/ac-resistance-bridges/model-372/...
- Page 14 Model 372 Quick Start Guide This is just the beginning of what is possible with the Model 372, other activities include: „ Excitation Adjustment: see section 4.4 of Model 372 user’s manual. Heater Setup: see sections 3.7 and 3.8 of the Model 372 user’s manual.
- Page 15 Model 372’s embedded and log any combination of sensor readings, control web server. Just type the IP address for the Model 372 setpoints, and heater output data from the Model 372. A into your browser to acess these utilities.
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Page 16: Contacting Lake Shore
Model 372 Quick Start Guide Contacting Lake Shore The Lake Shore Service Department is staffed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, excluding holidays and company shut down days. Contact Lake Shore Service through any of the means listed below. However, the most direct and efficient way is to complete the online service request form at http://www.lakeshore.com/Service/.