Sensor Inputs
The Model 335 offers two standard sensor inputs that are compatible with diode and RTD temperature sensors. The field-installable Model 3060 option adds thermocouple functionality to both inputs.
Sensor inputs feature a high-resolution 24-bit analog-to-digital converter and each of the two powered outputs function as separate current sources. Both sensor inputs are optically isolated from other circuits to reduce noise and to deliver repeatable sensor measurements. Current reversal eliminates thermal electromagnetic field (EMF) errors in resistance sensors. Ten excitation currents facilitate temperature measurement and control down to 300 mK using appropriate negative temperature coefficient (NTC) RTDs. Autorange mode automatically scales excitation current in NTC RTDs to reduce self heating at low temperatures as sensor resistance changes by many orders of magnitude. Temperatures down to 1.4 K can be measured and controlled using silicon or GaAlAs diodes. Software selects the appropriate excitation current and signal gain levels when the sensor type is entered via the instrument front panel. To increase your productivity, the unique zone setting feature automatically switches sensor inputs, enabling you to measure temperatures from 300 mK to over 1,500 K without interrupting your experiment.
The Model 335 includes standard temperature sensor response curves for silicon diodes, platinum RTDs, ruthenium oxide RTDs, and thermocouples. Non-volatile memory can also store up to 39 200-point CalCurves for Lake Shore calibrated temperature sensors or user curves. A built-in SoftCal algorithm can be used to generate curves for silicon diodes and platinum RTDs that can be stored as user curves. Temperature sensor calibration data can be easily loaded into the Model 335 temperature controller and manipulated using the Lake Shore curve handler software program.
Temperature Control
Providing a total of 75 W of heater power, the Model 335 is the most powerful half rack temperature controller available. Designed to deliver very clean heater power, precise temperature control is ensured throughout your full scale temperature range for excellent measurement reliability, efficiency and throughput. Two independent PID control outputs can be configured to supply 50 W and 25 W or 75 W and 1 W of heater power. Precise control output is calculated based on your temperature setpoint and feedback from the control sensor. Wide tuning parameters accommodate most cryogenic cooling systems and many high-temperature ovens commonly used in laboratories. PID values can be manually set for fine control or the improved autotuning feature can automate the tuning process.
The Model 335 autotuning method calculates PID parameters and provides feedback to help build zone tables. The setpoint ramp feature provides smooth, continuous setpoint changes and predictable approaches to setpoint without the worry of overshoot or excessive settling times. The instrument's zone tuning feature automatically switches temperature sensor inputs when your temperature range goes beyond the useable range of a given sensor. This feature combined with the instrument's ability to scale the sensor excitation through ten pre-loaded current settings allows the Model 335 to provide continuous measurement and control from 300 mK to 1505 K.
Both control outputs are variable DC current sources referenced to chassis ground. As a factory default, outputs 1 and 2 provide 50 W and 25 W of continuous power respectively, both to a 50 Ω or 25 Ω load. For increased functionality, output 2 can also be set to voltage mode. When set to voltage mode, it functions as a ±10 V analog output while still providing 1 W of heater power and full closed loop PID control capability. While in this mode, output 1 can provide up to 75 W of heater power to a 25 Ω load.
Temperature limit settings for inputs are provided as a safeguard against system damage. Each input is assigned a temperature limit, and if any input exceeds that limit, both control channels are automatically disabled.