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CT398 Heaterstat
Temperature Controller
Technical User Guide

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  • Page 1 CT398 Heaterstat Temperature Controller Technical User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents ............. 2 Document Overview ........... 2 For More Information For more information on the contents of this document, For More Information .......... 2 please contact your local Minco representative. Introduction ............. 1 Conventions ............1 Installation ............... 1 Mounting............. 1 Wiring ..............
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Setpoint to any desired value. The CT398 utilizes the same footprint as Minco’s original HeaterStat, the CT198; however, the CT398 is shorter, has a higher current rating, and has full programmability: All settings can be programmed and changed by the user.
  • Page 4: Ct398 Heaterstat Controller

    See Figure 2. If the heater is properly defined within the Heater Settings tab, the status page will also display the calculated temperature based on the measured resistance. page 2 | © 2015 Minco | 360-00129(-) | minco.com...
  • Page 5: Heater Settings

    / resistance pairs are required, although more increases accuracy. Equation: Polynomial coefficients are entered and used to characterize a heater. The equation relating heater resistance to temperature must be known to use this method. page 3 | © 2015 Minco | 360-00129(-) | minco.com...
  • Page 6: Output Settings

    Settings information must be entered. If Resistance is used, no information about the heater is required by the utility program. The Setpoint, Process Value Range, and Heater Shutdown values on the same screen will be displayed / entered in the selected units. page 4 | © 2015 Minco | 360-00129(-) | minco.com...
  • Page 7: General Usage

    Status/Communication LED The LED present on the CT398 serves as a status indicator by default, but will switch into communications mode if a Minco Optical Communication Accessory (model AC221332) is attached to the LED. This is the method by which information is moved to and from the CT398 via the Windows CT398 Utilities.
  • Page 8: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    TCR element. If a high TCR element is not used, the heater’s resistance may not change enough relative to temperature to be useful. page 6 | © 2015 Minco | 360-00129(-) | minco.com...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Storage temperature: -40 to 85° C (-40 to 185° F) @ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Construction Epoxy potted polycarbonate case with one off-center mounting hole. Mounting Mounting hole for #6 screw or #8 thread-forming screw page 7 | © 2015 Minco | 360-00129(-) | minco.com...
  • Page 10: Glossary

    Solid State Relay: A type of relay without mechanical contacts constructed from solid state components. Temperature Coefficient of Resistance: The relationship between the temperature and resistance of a heater. Universal Serial Bus: A common computer interface on computers for interfacing to various peripherals. page 8 | © 2015 Minco | 360-00129(-) | minco.com...

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