Summary of Contents for HARRICK ATC-024-1
- Page 1 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER USER’S MANUAL FOR ATC-024-1 and ATC-024-2 HARRICK SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS, INC. floor • Pleasantville, NY 10570 • (800) 248-3847 • FAX (914) 747-7209 141 Tompkins Ave, 2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Unpacking ..........................1 Technical Support ........................1 Feedback ..........................1 The Temperature Controller About the ATC ........................2 Environmental Conditiions ..................... 2 Getting Ready .......................... 2 Connecting the ATC ......................4 Single Loop Control Setup Menus .......................... 5 Input Prompts ......................... -
Page 4: General Information
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST; or e-mail your questions to: techsupport@harricksci.com Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Please FEEDBACK send them to: Harrick Scientific Products, Inc. PO Box 277 141 Tompkins Ave, 2 floor Pleasantville, NY 10570 Phone: 800-248-3847; Fax: 914-747-7209 E-mail: info@harricksci.com... -
Page 5: The Temperature Controller
THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER The Automatic Temperature Controller (ATC) can be ABOUT THE ATC™ manually programmed to reach a desired temperature or computer controlled sophisticated temperature profiling. The controller automatically determines the best settings for optimal heating based on the thermal response of a particular system. - Page 6 THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Power Outlet Connector TC1 Connector TC2 Figure 2 • Temperature Controller Back View DSPY key Mode Key Upper display Lower Up/Down display Arrow Keys Figure 3 • Front Panel Detail 3 of 17...
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Page 7: Connecting The Atc
THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER To connect the temperature controller to the accessory: CONNECTING THE ATC • Check to make sure that all the switches on the temperature controller are off (Figure 1). • Plug in the AC line cord into the unit and into a suitable AC outlet (Figure 2). -
Page 8: Single Loop Control
If the upper display does not show an H, the symbol for the K-type thermocouple used in most Harrick accessories, press the Up-arrow until it does. If the item to be heated does not use a K-type thermocouple, please see the Watlow manual for the correct setting. - Page 9 SINGLE LOOP CONTROL • SETTING THE CONTROL Simultaneously press both the Up-arrow the Down-arrow keys for approximately 3 TYPE seconds until the Input Menu prompt InPt appears in the upper display and the Setup Menu prompt SEt appears in the lower display: InPt / SEt •...
- Page 10 SINGLE LOOP CONTROL For routine operation, the low temperature limit for SETTING THE HIGH thermocouple 1 (TC1) should be set to 750ºC, as follows: TEMPERATURE LIMIT • Make sure that the units have been set to Centigrade, as described above. •...
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Page 11: Set Point
SINGLE LOOP CONTROL For routine operation, the high power limit should be set to SETTING THE HIGH an initial value of 75% for heating to temperatures above POWER LIMIT 200ºC or to 35% for temperatures up to 200ºC. • Simultaneously press both the Up-arrow the Down-arrow keys for approximately 3 seconds until the Input Menu prompt InPt appears... -
Page 12: Auto-Tuning
SINGLE LOOP CONTROL Auto-tuning should be dome when the temperature AUTO-TUNING controller is operated for the first time or when the accessory or set point is changed. It is not necessary to redo the auto-tuning procedure if the temperature controller or heaters have been turned off. •... -
Page 13: Double Loop Control
If the upper display does not show an H, the symbol for the K-type thermocouple used in most Harrick accessories, press the Up-arrow until it does. If the item to be heated does not use a K-type thermocouple, please see the Watlow manual for the correct setting. - Page 14 DOUBLE LOOP CONTROL For accessories with two thermocouples, the temperature SETTING THE CONTROL controller can be set up for cascade or double loop TYPE temperature control. This allows both the sample temperature and the heating block temperature to be regulated. •...
- Page 15 DOUBLE LOOP CONTROL For routine operation, the low temperature limit for SETTING THE LOW thermocouple 1 (TC1) and thermocouple 2 (TC2) should TEMPERATURE LIMIT be set to -200ºC, as follows: • Make sure that the units have been set to Centigrade, as described above.
- Page 16 DOUBLE LOOP CONTROL For routine operation, the low power limit should be set to SETTING THE LOW POWER 0%, as follows: LIMIT • Simultaneously press both the Up-arrow the Down-arrow keys for approximately 3 seconds until the Input Menu prompt InPt appears in the upper display and the Setup Menu prompt SEt appears in the lower display: InPt / Set...
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Page 17: Set Point
DOUBLE LOOP CONTROL • SETTING THE AUTO-TUNE Simultaneously press both the Up-arrow the Down-arrow keys for approximately 3 SET POINT seconds until the Input Menu prompt InPt appears in the upper display and the Setup Menu prompt SEt appears in the lower display: InPt / Set •... - Page 18 DOUBLE LOOP CONTROL • When auto-tuning is complete, turn off the heater switch and allow the accessory to cool to room temperature. When the accessory is cool, the upper display should read between 18 and 26 degrees C. With the system auto-tuned to the desired set point OPERATION temperature: •...
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Page 19: Appendix A Replacing The Fuses
APPENDIX A To replace a fuse: REPLACING THE FUSES • Using a slotted screw driver, twist out the fuse holder. • Replace the fuse. NOTE: To install the correct fuse for a particular application refer to the table below. • Twist the fuse holder back in place. -
Page 20: Trouble Shooting
APPENDIX B If the front panel fails to light up: TROUBLE SHOOTING • Check if the power outlet fuses are blown (see Table 2 for the replacement fuses). If the ATC fails to heat your device: • Check if the fuses are blown (see Tables 1 and 2 for a list of replacement fuses). - Page 22 Manual Part No. ATC-M-07 ©2008 Harrick Scientific Products, Inc.