Additel ADT850 Laboratory Thermocouple Calibration Furnace User Manual

June 9, 2024
Additel

ADT850 Laboratory Thermocouple Calibration Furnace

ADT850 Laboratory Thermocouple Calibration Furnace

850 Laboratory Thermocouple Calibration Furnace
——-User Manual [Version2104V03]

STATEMENT
This user’s manual provides operating and safety instructions for the ADT850 Laboratory Thermocouple Calibration Furnaces. To ensure correct operation and safety, please follow the instructions in this manual. Additel Corporation reserves the right to change the contents and other information contained in this manual without notice. For the most up-to-date manual, please visit www.additel.com.

CONTENT
Safety Instructions …………………………………………………………………………1 1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………….3
1.1 Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 1.2 Model Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 1.3 Basic Structure ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 1.4 Features ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 1.5 Working Environment ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 1.6 General Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 1.7 Temperature Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 2. Operation ……………………………………………………………………………..13 2.1 Main Display ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 2.2 Rotation Knob Button Operations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 2.3 Step Function ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 2.4 Temperature unit settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 2.5 Real-time temperature curve ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 2.6 Temperature control ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 2.7 Intelligent diagnostic center ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36 3. Setup ……………………………………………………………………………….. 37 3.1 Control settings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38 3.2 Sensor Library ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39
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3.3 Communication Settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40 3.4 ACloud Services …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 3.5 System Services …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 43 3.6 Personalization …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44 3.7 Product information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46 4. Copyright ……………………………………………………………………………..46
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Tables
Table 1.2.1 Model Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Table 1.3.1 Basic Structure ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Table 1.6.1 General Specifications …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Table 1.7.1 ADT850 Long Furnace Mode Temperature field specifications …………………………………………………………….. 10 Table 1.7.2 ADT850 Short Furnace Mode Temperature field specifications……………………………………………………………. 11 Table 1.8.1 ADT850 Standard Accessories ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Table 2.6.1 Controlling Parameters ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 32 Table 2.6.2 Reference Parameters…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 Table 3.2.1 Reference TC Parameters ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40 Table 3.3.1 Ethernet IP address acquisition method selection ……………………………………………………………………………… 41 Table 3.3.2 Ethernet IP address manual settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41 Table 3.3.3 Wireless communication settings…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 42 Table 3.3.4 Wireless communication manual settings …………………………………………………………………………………………. 42 Table 3.6.1 Date and time ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 45 Table 3.6.2 Sound list …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46
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Figures
Figure 1-1 Basic Structure………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Figure 1-2 Basic Structure ­ left side …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Figure 1-3 Basic Structure ­ right side ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Figure 2-1 Main Display …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Figure 2-2 Knob button Temperature Setting Display………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Figure 2-3 Step Settings Display ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 Figure 2-4 Standby Measurement Curve ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Figure 2-5 Temperaure Control Process Curve ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Figure 2-6 Temperature fluctuation curve after stabilization …………………………………………………………………………………. 21 Figure 2-7 Base metal long furnace + empty chamber mode……………………………………………………………………………….. 23 Figure 2-8 Base metal long furnace + long empty cup insert mode ………………………………………………………………………. 24 Figure 2-9 Base metal long furnace + long multi-hole insert mode ……………………………………………………………………….. 25 Figure 2-10 Noble metal long furnace + 20mm aluminium tube mode ……………………………………………………………….. 26 Figure 2-11 Base metal short furnace + empty chamber mode ……………………………………………………………………………. 27 Figure 2-12 Base metal short furnace + short empty cup insert mode ………………………………………………………………….. 28 Figure 2-13 Base metal short furnace + short multi-hole insert mode …………………………………………………………………… 29 Figure 2-14 Noble metal short furnace + 16mm aluminium tube mode ……………………………………………………………….. 30 Figure 2-15 Annealing furnace mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 31 Figure 2-16 N Type TC correctness diagnostic page ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37
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Figure 3-1 Main Menu Display ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38 Figure 3-2 System Settings Display …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 39
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Safety Instructions
Warnings – identify any action or condition that may be hazards to the user.
Cautions – identify any action or condition that may damage the calibrator or the equipment under test. Warnings To prevent personal injury, please follow this user manual. To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, please: 1. General
Before using the product, please read the manual, especially the “Safety Instructions” section; Do not use the device outside of the specified environmental conditions; Before using the product, please check the appearance of the product for any damage; Please follow the operation steps in the manual when using the product; If the product is damaged or malfunctions, please do not use it, and contact Additel; Do not use this product in an explosive gas, steam or dust environment; This product should be used by trained personal only, to prevent injury or damage to the operator or the
product. 2. High Temperature
Inserted probes may be hot, please pull them out only when the furnace temperature below 50; Before using, please power on the unit to check the temperature of the furnace to prevent burns from the
residual temperature of the last operation;
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Do not put your hands or other parts of your body into the protective cover of the furnace; To avoid damaging the furnace or units under test, do not cut off the power when the temperature of the
furnace is above 100; If you are unsure of the temperature of the furnace or any probes under test, do not touch any components of
with the exception of the display screen, power switch until ample time has passed to ensure components are not hot to the touch. 3. Electrical: Double check the power connection, fuse model and installation before use; Do not apply more than 30V AC or DC to TC jacks, to prevent damage to the electrical protection components caused by overvoltage; Always use the correct fuse size and type if replacements are required; Do not disassemble the furnace without obtaining permission from Additel. 4. Cautions To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or instrument damage, please follow this user manual; Do not use any power cord other than the one provided with the furnace; Do not unplug the power cord while in use; Do not use the furnace under a strong mechanical vibration environment; Do not clean the furnace with liquid, please contact Additel for cleaning process; To avoid damaging the unit, do not drop anything into the calibrator; Do not use the furnace if it appears to have any issues, and contact Additel immediately; Do not modify the default configuration of the furnace, correct setting of such parameters is very important for the safety and normal operation of this furnace;
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1. Introduction 1.1 Overview
The ADT850 Laboratory Thermocouple Calibration Furnace is the latest generation of intelligent constant temperature equipment launched by Additel. It is equipped with a safe and efficient heating apparatus, which provides the furnace with excellent temperature field stability. At the same time, it uses a high-performance intelligent temperature controller to greatly improve the accuracy and resolution of temperature control. The furnace can easily support the calibration of noble metal thermocouples and base metal thermocouples.
The ADT850 Laboratory Thermocouple Calibration Furnace relies on Additel’s long-term accumulated experience and innovative technology to achieve excellent product performance, which in turn, provides a variety of professional solutions for users. Industries served include power, petrochemical, metering, metallurgy, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, machinery, shipbuilding, aerospace, transportation and other industries, the smart standard furnace is an ideal choice for laboratory temperature calibration.
Contact us: Additel Corporation Tel: +1-714-998-6899 www.additel.com
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1.2 Model Information

Table 1.2.1 Model Information

Temperature Range

3001200

Operating Modes

9 unique modes

Intelligent Calibration

Data Logging

Intelligent Diagnosis

Intelligent remote control

Weight

45 kg

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1.3 Basic Structure
Figure 1-1 Basic Structure 5

Figure 1-2 Basic Structure – Right Side

Figure1-3 Basic Structure – Left Side

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Table 1.3.1 Basic Structure

No.

Part Name

Description

1

Power Switch

Controls power supply to the unit

2

LCD Display

User interface and controls

3

Knob Button

Articulated thumb wheel for an optional navigation method

4

Network Cable Port

LAN port, to connect to the host computer

5

USB Port (Device)

To connect to the host computer

6

USB Port (Host)

To connect U disk for system upgrades

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Mini TC Measurement ports To connect temperature controlling TC’s

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Fuse holder

To install the fuses

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Power supply Lemo port

To supply power to the unit

1.4 Features
Independent three temperature zone, fast temperature control and high temperature performance. Support temperature self-calibration to ensure optimal performance and accuracy. Unique technology reduces high temperature leakage and high performance for base and nobel metal TC
calibrations.

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The temperature control sensor can be easily replaced, that is convenient for the maintenance. Carefully selected high temperature alloy materials increase thermal transfer of heat and provide good thermal
transfer. The advanced adaptive control algorithm makes the furnace have excellent temperature stability and
temperature uniformity. Independent hardware over-temperature protection, completely separate from the main control system to
immediately cut off the heating power supply when an over temperature condition occurs. Remote communication available via ACloud service or mobile device and not limited by distance. Displays the current temperature and curve in real time, the digital jog dial can quickly set the temperature, and
it supports USB, LAN, WIFI and other communication methods.

1.5 Working Environment
Working temperature range:545 Storage temperature range:-2070 Relative humidity: < 80% @ 35 and belowDecrease linearly from 80% to 50% @ (35~45) Atmospheric pressure: Below 2000 meters above sea level IP protection level: IP20

1.6 General Specifications
Specification

Table 1.6.1 General Specifications ADT850

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Temperature range Stability
Display accuracy Heating Time Cooling Time Resolution
Inner diameter of heating pipe Working temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity
Atmospheric pressure Installed power Power Supply Screen Fuse

3001200 0.1/min0.4/30min
±5 (231200): 40 mins (1200300): 90 mins 0.01 / 0.01 / 0.01K
39mm ±1mm (545) (-2070)
090% RH @050, Non-condensing <2000m
4000W (AC220V) AC220V ±10%50/60Hz16A 7in TFT industrial touchscreen
T12A250V

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DimensionsW x H x L

342mm x 424mm x 680mm

Weight
1.7 Temperature Specifications
1.7.1 ADT850 Long (Deep) Immersion

45kg (without insert)

Table 1.7.1 ADT850 Long (Deep) Immersion

Specifications

Base Metal Empty chamber

0.4

Base Metal Cup Insert
0.5

Base Metal Multi-hole
insert 0.5

Noble Metal 20 alumina tube
0.4/10mm

Axial Uniformity

from geometrical center ±30mm[1]

from bottom of the from bottom of the

insert -30mm[2]

insert -30mm

from geometrical center ±20mm

0.2

0.2

0.2

Radial Uniformity from geometrical

from geometrical from geometrical

center ±14mm

center ±14mm

[1] From the geometrical center to surface: 220mm [2] From the bottom of insert to surface: 240mm

center ±14mm

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Note: Factory calibration is limited to empty chamber mode, and all modes guarantee specifications

1.7.2 ADT850 Short Immersion

Table1.7.2 ADT850 Short Immersion

Specifications

Base Metal Empty chamber

Base Metal Cup Insert

Base Metal Multi-hole
insert

Noble Metal 16alumina tube

1.0

1.0

1.0

0.4/10mm

Axial Uniformity

from geometrical center ±20mm[1]

from bottom of the from bottom of the

insert -30mm[2]

insert -30mm

from geometrical center ±20mm

0.5

0.5

0.5

Radial Uniformity from geometrical

from geometrical from geometrical

center ±14mm

center ±14mm

center ±14mm

[1] From the geometrical center to surface: 220mm [2] From the bottom of insert to surface: 240mm Note: Factory calibration is limited to empty chamber mode, and all modes guarantee specifications

1.7.3 ADT850 Annealing furnace

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Axial Temperature Field: 1100±20 Annealing Temperature Field: From one end of the temperature field to the working end surface is less than 100mm, Temperature field width 400mm.
1.8 Standard Accessories
Table1.8.1 ADT850 Standard Accessories

No.

Item/Model

Quantity

1

Main Unit

1

2

Power Code

1

3

Network cable

1

4

Type N Control TC-Left

1

5

Type N Control TC-Middle

1

6

Type N Control TC-Right

1

7

Alumina tube (8 mm OD)

4

8

Fuse, T12A 250V

3

9

Nickle wire (Expt ADT850-1200-ALUM)

1

ADT110-850-ALUM

10

1

(Only for ADT850-1200-ALUM)

12

ADT110-850-CUP-LONG

11

1

(Only for ADT850-1200-CUPL)

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Insulator Set

2

13

Alumina tube 6 mm OD x 4 mm ID x 700 mm L

2

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Alumina tube 6 mm OD x 4 mm ID x 400 mm L

2

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Report of test with data

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2. Operation 2.1 Main Display
Main Display including 2 parts: Status bar and Temperature Controlling interface; as shown in picture 2-1. 1. Status bar: Including time, WIFI, USB status, ACloud, Step setting, Fast cooling, Intelligent Diagnostic Center,
Main menu icon; Note: Except for the time, WIFI, USB, and ACloud, the rest of the icons in the status bar can be clicked for follow-up operations. 2. Temperature Controlling: Including target temperature setting, real-time temperature data, and heating switch.
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3. Lock Screen: Click the main menu icon

and select the screen lock, entering the lock screen state, and the

rest of the screen is unavailable except for the unlock key .

Unlock Screen: When the screen is locked, click the unlock button in the upper right corner.

Figure 2-1 Main Display
2.2 Rotation Knob Button Operations
There is a rotation knob button on the right side of the touch screen, which has the following functions: 1. Set Step Points
Turn on the step function and turn the knob button to automatically display the step setting interface, and the step value will be changed with the knob selection in the top left of the screen.
2. Set Target Temperature Value
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When the step point function is off, turn the knob button to automatically display the target temperature set point and change the integer value of the target temperature with the rotation. Press and hold the knob for one second to select the decimal value of the target temperature.
Figure 2-2 Knob button setting temperature point display 3. Start/stop temperature control Press and hold the rotary button for two seconds and then release it to start the temperature control Press and hold the rotary button for two seconds and then release it to pause the temperature control. 4. Menu selection
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For example, in the system settings interface, after rotating the button, a yellow check box will appear in the menu. Continue to rotate the button to adjust the position of the yellow check box. When the position of the yellow check box is adjusted to the option you want to click, click the rotate button to select it.

2.3 Step Function
2.3.1 Step Function Settings Press the step function button

to enter the step function setting interface, see figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3 Step function setting interface 1. Click the value of each step point to enter the step point editing interface, and edit the stability time and temperature of the step point.
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2. Click

to delete the edited step point. Click

to add a step point.

3. Click

to quickly edit the automatic step point.

4. Click

to view the historical data of the edited calibration point.

5. Click the confirm button in the lower right corner to save the edited step point list. The name of the set of step points is

required.

2.3.2 Step temperature control:

Click

in the status bar to turn on the step temperature control function. Then the temperature control buttons on the

main interface are displayed as the followings:

1. Click

to switch to the previous step point.

*When the step is not running, click to start running the first step point. When the first step is under process, then nothing

changes.

2. Click

to start step temperature control.

3. Click

to pause step temperature control.

4. Click

to switch to the next step point.

*When the step is not running, click to start running the second step point. When the last step point is under process,

then click

will finish the step process.

2.4 Temperature unit setting:
Users can set the temperature unit through the main menu or the main interface, and the furnace system will automatically switch all relevant temperature units in the system. 1. Main interface: Click the temperature unit displayed on the main interface and select the desired temperature unit.
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2. Main menu: Tap the upper right corner of the main interface screen to enter the main menu, and then select System Settings ­ Personalization – Temperature Unit, then select the desired temperature unit.
2.5 Real-time temperature curve
By clicking the control temperature interface switch button , the user can switch between the temperature value display interface and the temperature curve display interface. The temperature interface displays the temperature value, and the temperature curve interface has three curve display modes, which are automatically switched according to the following states: 1. When in the standby state, the measurement curve is displayed; the horizontal axis is time (hours: minutes), the vertical axis is percentage, 0% represents the lower limit of the current device range, and 100% represents the upper limit of the current device range. The curve indicates the proportion of the current temperature value within the range. Click on the curve area to display the current temperature and the temperature values corresponding to 0% and 100% (expressed in degrees Celsius)
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Figure 2-4 Measurement curve in standby state 2. When the temperature of the furnace is under control, the temperature control curve is displayed; the horizontal axis is time (hours: minutes), the vertical axis is percentage, 0% represents the temperature of the equipment during temperature control, and 100% represents the target value of temperature control. The curve indicates the proportion of the temperature range from the beginning of temperature control to the steady state of the current temperature value. Click on the curve area to display the current temperature and the temperature values corresponding to 0% and 100% (in degrees Celsius).
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Figure 2-5 Temperature control process curve
3. When the temperature of the furnace is under control and stable, the volatility curve is displayed; the horizontal axis is time (hours: minutes), and the vertical axis is the temperature control volatility (unit: mk). The curve shows that the current temperature fluctuates around the target value. Click on the curve area to display the current temperature value (in degrees Celsius).
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Figure 2-6 Temperature fluctuation curve after stabilization

  1. Unit setting: indicates the current temperature unit, click on the unit to change the unit nomenclature. 2) Temperature value: indicates the current measured temperature value, click this value to set the target temperature value. 3) Temperature control button: this toggle is used to start/stop the temperature control operation; when the temperature control is started, the real-time temperature control rate will be displayed below the button. As shown in Figure 2-4.
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2.6 Temperature control
2.6.1 Temperature control mode selection: The ADT850 furnace has 9 working modes. Each working mode corresponds to a different display mode. The functions of the 9 modes are as follows:
1. Base metal + long furnace + empty chamber Use the bracket and ruler to install the thermocouples so that the distance between the measuring end and the working end surface is 340mm. 22

Figure 2-7 Base metal TC + long furnace + empty chamber mode
2. Base metal + long furnace + cup Install the long cup on the bracket, insert the thermocouples into the bottom of the cup, and push the bracket so that the 340mm scale on the guide rail is aligned with the position of the pointer.
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Figure 2-8 Base metal + long furnace + cup insert
3. Base metal + long furnace + multi-hole insert Install the long multi-hole insert on the bracket, insert the thermocouples into the bottom of the insert, and push the bracket so that the 340mm scale on the guide rail is aligned with the position of the pointer.
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Figure 2-9 Base metal + long furnace + multi-hole insert
4. Noble metal + long furnace + 20mm alumina tube Install the 20mm alumina tube into the furnace so that the distance between the measured end and the working end is 340mm.
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Figure 2-10 Noble metal + long furnace + 20mm alumina tube
5. Base metal + short furnace + empty chamber Use the bracket and ruler to install the thermocouples so that the distance between the measuring end and the working end surface is 220mm.
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Figure 2-11 Base metal + short furnace + empty chamber
6. Base metal + short furnace + cup Install the short cup on the bracket, insert the thermocouples into the bottom of the cup, and push the bracket so that the 340mm scale on the rail is aligned with the pointer.
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Figure 2-12 Base metal + short furnace + cup design insert
7. Base metal + short furnace + multi-hole insert Install the short multi- hole insert on the bracket, insert the thermocouples into the bottom of the insert, push the support so that the 340mm scale on the guide rail is aligned with the position of the pointer.
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Figure 2-13 Base metal + short furnace + multi-hole design insert
8. Noble metal + 16mm alumina tube Install 16mm alumina tube into the furnace so that the distance between the measured end and the working end is 220mm.
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Figure 2-14 Noble metal + 16mm alumina tube 9. Annealing Install 20mm alumina tube into the furnace so that the distance between the measuring end and the working end surface is 500mm.
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Figure 2-15 Annealing

2.6.2 Temperature control settings Temperature control parameters will affect the temperature control performance of the device. Users can adjust related parameters according to actual needs. The description of each parameter is shown in the following table:

1. Control parameters
Subject

Table 2.6.1 Control Parameter
Valid Value

Comment

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Stability Stability Time Set Point Tolerance Control Rate Control Mode

One of the conditions for determining the stability of temperature

0.01-10

control, and the temperature fluctuation within this range is deemed

to meet this condition

One of the conditions for determining the stability of temperature

(1120) min

control, the temperature control stability duration exceeding the set

value is deemed to meet this condition.

One of the conditions for determining the stability of temperature

Depends on temperature unit control. If the difference between the measured temperature and the

set point is within this range, this condition is deemed to be satisfied.

Fastest, custom (depends on temperature unit)

The temperature control rate, select the maximum or custom rate, the custom rate can be adjusted by the progress bar or input through the keyboard by clicking the number below.

1. Long empty chamber: typically used for base metal calibrations

9 modes

2. Long cup: typically used for base metal calibrations

3. Long insert: typically used for base metal calibrations

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Power Frequency Set Point Limit Set Point Limit
Restriction Range (When set point limit is
enabled)

50Hz, 60Hz Enable/Disable
Depends on model and unit

4. Long alumina tube:+ 20mm alumina tube: typically used for noble metal calibrations 5. Short empty chamber: typically used for base metal calibrations 6. Short cup: typically used for base metal calibrations 7. Short insert: typically used for base metal calibrations 8. Short alumina tub: + 16mm alumina tube: typically used for noble metal calibrations 9. Annealing The Frequency of power supply Limit temperature control range After a set point limit is selected, the temperature control target value cannot exceed this range.

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Set point soft shutdown
Set point soft shutdown value (when set point
soft shutdown is enabled)

Enable/disable Enable/disable

Set whether to enable the set point soft shutdown. When it is enabled and during the temperature control process, when the temperature is greater than the sum of the set point and the set point soft shutdown difference, it will automatically switch to the standby state. After setting this value, during the temperature control process, the indicated value cannot exceed the sum of the set point and the soft shutdown difference of the set point.

2. Temperature control reference

Table 2.6.2 Reference parameters

Subject

Valid Value

Comment

Select Reference

INT/EXT

Select the internal (INT) or external (EXT) reference control.

Temperature control resolution

1, 0.1, 0.01

Temperature display resolution

Filter coefficient
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0.010-1.000

First-order filter coefficient of temperature value

Sensor signal

Read Only

Display the original signal and temperature value of the sensor

2.6.3 Target temperature input

Click on the zone of target temperature or real-time temperature data, input the target temperature in the presenting

keypad. The set point of target temperature should comply with the displayed temperature range, this range is limited by

target model and user-defined set point. After finishing the temperature set point, click on Enter or to confirm, then the

furnace will start control the temperature automatically.

2.6.4 Start/Pause Temperature Control

During the process, temperature control can be started or paused by pressing START or PAUSE on the right of the

furnace temperature display screen.

2.6.5 Temperature Control Stabilization

Temperature control will stabilize when the conditions of fluctuation degree, stabilization time and target deviation

are met. The display value will turn green accompanied by a beep when the unit is stable. When the value turns red, it

means the temperature is beyond the upper limit. In this case, there will be continuous alarm sound.

2.6.6 Fast cooling

When the temperature is higher than 50C, the button

will be available for fast cooling. Click on it to start the fan

for fast cooling. When the temperature is lower than 50C, the fan will will be disabled automatically and the button

will be unavailable.
2.7 Intelligent diagnose center
It can be used for checking the status of all the modules.

Click on the icon

to see the history log.

2.7.1 N type TC diagnose

Click on the icon

to enter the page of N coupler diagnose. As below:

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Figure 2-16 N Type TC correctness diagnose page

The N type TC correctness diagnose page shows the corresponding power, temperature value, as well as the

temperature change rate during calibrating, cold junction value and mV signal of LEFT TCMID.TCRIGHT TC. Click

on the icon

in right bottom to start the test. Procedures are as below:

1. Set the left side power at 0.5, middle and right side at 0, keep for two minutes. Check the left thermocouple, when

the temperature changes more than 5C/min on left side, the N coupler can be seen as correct, then the N coupler on right

side will be checked. Otherwise, the connection of left N coupler is wrong, then there will be a window which notice the

user to check the position of coupler and plug. After checking, click on the start key at right bottom to restart the check on

left N coupler.

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2. Set the right side power at 0.5, middle and left side at 0, keep for two minutes. Check the right thermocouple, when the temperature changes more than 5C/min on right side, the N coupler can be seen as correct, then the diagnose is finished. Otherwise, the connection of right N coupler is wrong, then there will be a window which notice the user to check the position of coupler and plug. After checking, click on the start key at right bottom to restart the check on right N coupler.
3. Setup
In the main page, click on the menu as shown in Fig.3-1. Select system setting to enter, as shown in Fig.3-2. This page contains control settings, sensor library, Acloud services, system services, personalization and product information.
Figure 3-1 Main Menu Display
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Figure 3-2 System Setup Display
3.1 Control settings
Refer to section.2.5.1.
3.2 Sensor Library
The intelligent furnace provides the function of sensor library. Sensor information can be stored in the library for future management. Only thermocouple can be supported. 3.2.1Management Functions In the page of sensor library, click on to add a new sensor. Click on to remove one. 3.2.2 Standard thermocouple specifications
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Subject Type/Name Serial Number Temperature range
Base TC Sensor Parameter type(only for S coupler)
mVxxxx
Calibration date

Table 3.2.1 Standard thermocouple specifications

Valid Value

Explanation

Alphanumeric content (14 max length)

TC type and name information

Alphanumeric content (14 max length)

TC serial number

Depends on the temperature units

TC measurement range, click to switch between units.

Reference TC type, it determines different type S/B
of parameter.

a_b_c/Zn_Al_Cu/Zn_Sb_Cu

Standard S coupler’s parameter type, correspond to different certifications.

mV value of standard TC for the correspond

Number

temperature, depends on the calibration

certification.

2000/1/1~2099/12/31

TC calibration date

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Date for next

2000/1/1~2099/12/31

TC calibration expiration time

calibration

Note

Alphanumeric content (14 max length).

TC note information

3.3 Communication Settings
3.3.1 Ethernet Connect the furnace to a computer through the Network cable.
Table 3.3.1 Ethernet Address Acquisition Ways

Subject

Valid Value

Explanation

Address Acquisition

DHCP/ Manual

Choose Furnace address for acquisition

way

When the DHCP mode is selected, the contents in the table below are automatically assigned by the system and become read-only items. When the manual method is selected, the following table needs to be filled in manually.
Table 3.3.2 Ethernet Address Manually Settings

Subject

Valid Value

Explanation

IP Address

0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255

Furnace IP address

Subnet Mask

0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255

Furnace subnet mask

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Gateway

0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255

Furnace gateway

The port number and physical address are factory set and cannot be changed. Click on the at lower right corner of the screen to confirm the settings. 3.3.2 Wireless communication
Connect the furnace to a computer through Wi-Fi. Table 3.3.3 Wireless Settings

Subject

Valid Value

Explanation

WLAN

On / Off

Enable or disable Wi-Fi communication

function

WI-FI

Depends on network environment

Select WI-FI access point

Advanced Option

DHCP/ Manual

Select furnace address acquisition way

The port number and physical address are factory set and cannot be changed. (1) When the DHCP option is selected as the advanced option, the following table is automatically assigned by the system and becomes a read-only item. (2) When selecting the manual method for advanced options, the following table needs to be filled in manually.
Table 3.3.4 Wi-Fi Communication Manually Settings

Subject

Valid Value

Explanation

IP Address

0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255

Furnace IP address

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Subnet Mask

0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255

Furnace subnet mask

Gateway

0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255

Furnace gateway

Click on the at lower right corner of the screen to confirm the settings.

The wireless communication settings take effect directly, without confirming the operation, click on at the upper

right corner of the screen to return to the previous menu.

3.4 ACloud Services

The furnace can access to the ACloud service through Ethernet and Wi-Fi communication. Additel Link(offers clients

on mobile APP and PC) makes it possible for users to monitor the real-time status and data at anytime and anywhere, as

well as to remotely access to the device an improve the efficiency.

3.4.1 Start

When the service is not started, the ACloud status is empty. When service started and runs normally, the status is

shown as . When the service is started but without a connection with the ACloud service, the status is shown as

.

3.4.2 Additel Link

The page of Additel Link is used for presenting the organization of current device and basic user information,

including organization name, authorized user name which can monitor the device, registered email account and

whether it is being monitored or not.

indicates that this user is monitoring the current device.

indicates a

non-monitored status. Button on the right is used for going back to upper page. Button

is used for unbind

the device with the organization. Button for manually refresh the information of the organization and user. Button

for showing the QR code and bind with the organization.(the QR code will disappear after scanning by APP, it can

also be closed by clicking on the code.it needs to open the QR code when binding)

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3.5 System Services
3.5.1 System Calibration The Calibration Furnace includes the feature/procedure of self-calibration, electric calibration, controlled coupler setting, reading calibration, temperature field calibration and data log. Users need to enter a password to enter the system calibration page, and the factory default password is 123456. For the detailed operation, please refer to Calibration manual of The Calibration Furnace. 3.5.2 Repair and maintenance Enter password to open this function, default password is 123456. Repair log: view and edit the repair information. Calibration log: view the calibration log. Export data log: insert a USB disc and click on export data log, Edit control mode: set the TC default insert depth for nine modes, For the range, refer to the page information. 3.5.3 Restore Factory Settings The furnace calibrator provides the function of restoring the factory settings. A password is required to enable this function. The factory default password is 123456. In order to ensure data safety, restoring to factory setting will not erase the calibration data. There is a specific operation for providing maintenance to the calibration data in the system. After restoring the factory settings, the user needs to set the time after powering on again. For details, please refer to Para.3.6.2 Date and Time. 3.5.4 System Updates The furnace calibrator provides a firmware upgrade function.
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USB disk needs to be used for local USB disk upgrade operation, the USB disk format needs to be FAT16 or FAT32 Format.
Operation: 1. Copy the upgrade file to the root directory of the USB disk. 2. Insert the USB disk into the USB socket on the rear side of the furnace calibrator. 3. Choose to upgrade via USB in the furnace calibrator upgrade interface. 4. Click until the system starts to upgrade automatically. 5. After waiting a few minutes for the upgrade process to complete, the system will automatically display the upgrade completion message.
3.6 Personalization
3.6.1 Temperature Units Three units are available: , , and K. Once this unit is changed, all related temperature units for other menus will be changed automatically, 3.6.2 Date and Time
Table 3.6.1 Date and Time

Subject

Valid Value

Explanation

Time

00:00 23:59

Time setting

Date

2000-1-1 2099-12-31

Date setting

Date format

Y-M-D / M-D-Y / D-M-Y

Date format setting

Date separator

-/.

Date separator setting

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24hours

Open /close

24-hour or 12-hour format

Time zones

UTC-12:00UTC+12:00

Set device time zone

3.6.3 Language The Calibration Furnace is equipped with a multi-language user interface. Use this menu to change from the
offered languages. After the language interface is selected, the furnace calibrator needs to be restarted for the changes to take
effect. 3.6.4 Sound
Table 3.6.2 Sound list

Subject

Valid Value

Explanation

Touch Beep

On / Off

Touch Beep setting

Prompt Beep

On / Off

Prompt Beep setting

Over range beep

On / Off

Over range beep setting

Stable beep

On / Off

Stable beep

3.6.5 Preset management
The device provides the preset management operations. Preset standby: 1. Set to open or close the Preset standby function 2. Set the start time of standby mode.

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Preset temperature control: 1. Set to open or close the Preset temperature control function. 2. Set the set point of preset temperature control. 3. Set the start time of temperature control.
3.7 Product information
Furnace information is read only: basic information, version and information and operation information. 1. Basic information: Including model, serial number and range information. 2. Version information: Including main host, system version, control board, DTM information and Wi-Fi information. The firmware version number normally means the main board version number, please provide it to the customer service if necessary.
4. Copyright
Additel owns all copyrights to this system and reserves all rights. Please respect the rights of our company.
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