Brookfield Temperature Controller, Model 106 - Manual (Page 3)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 3 Manual No. M/98-206-A0402
I. INTRODUCTION
The Model 106 Programmable Temperature Controller is used with the Brookfield Thermosel for
measuring viscosity at high temperatures. The unit includes a solid state proportioning temperature
controller, a means for entering the desired temperature/time data and appropriate status indicators.
The Programmable Temperature Controller can maintain a constant temperature in the Thermosel or
be programmed to effect temperature changes. The program indicates each desired temperature and
the period of time that the Thermosel should be maintained at that temperature. In this manual, a
time/temperature combination is termed an “entry” or “step”. A program can have up to 10 entries.
The Programmable Temperature Controller can automatically stop maintaining the temperature of
the Thermosel Container at the termination of the program. Alternatively, the Programmable Tem-
perature Controller can be programmed to maintain the final preset temperature at the termination of
the program.
The front panel is used to display and edit temperature/time programs. The front panel also presents
the status of the system (e.g. the current temperature of the Thermosel and error messages).
An RS-232C communication channel is provided to establish control and/or observe operating pa-
rameters via a remote device (e.g. a personal computer or a remote terminal). Rheocalc, an optional
software package available from BROOKFIELD, can be used, in conjunction with the BROOKFIELD
Model DV-III+ Rheometer, to provide temperature/time inputs to the Programmable Temperature
Controller via a personal computer. (Optional Cable HT-106 is required to interface the Program-
mable Temperature Controller to the PC.)
An analog output port is available to send temperature data to a strip chart recorder. Optional Re-
corder Output Cable (Part No. HT-88Y) is available from Brookfield.
A list of the parts shipped with the Programmable Temperature Controller is provided below. If any
parts are missing or damaged, please contact BROOKFIELD or your local authorized representative
immediately.
Model 106 Systems Contents
Description Part Number Quantity
Programmable Temperature Controller HT-110 1
RTD Temperature Probe DVP-94Y 1
Operating Instructions Manual M/94-202 1
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