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

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 3 Manual No. M/02-207-C009
I. INTRODUCTION
The Programmable Temperature Controller is used with the Brookfield Thermosel for measuring
viscosity at high temperatures. The unit includes a solid state proportioning temperature control-
ler, 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 tempera-
ture 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 Pro-
grammable Temperature 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 pres-
ents 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
parameters 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 DV-II+ Pro Viscometer, DV-III+ Rheometer or DV-III Ultra Rheometer, to provide
temperature/time inputs to the Programmable Temperature Controller via a personal computer.
(Optional Cable HT-106 is required to interface the Programmable Temperature Controller to the
PC.)
An analog output port is available to send temperature data to a strip chart recorder. Optional
Recorder 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 repre-
sentative immediately.
SYSTEM CONTENTS
Description Part Number Quantity
Programmable Temperature Controller HT-110 1
RTD Temperature Probe DVP-94Y 1
Operating Instructions Manual M/02-207 1
Table I.1
If you intend to use this Programmable Temperature Controller with a Brookfield DV-II+ Pro
Viscometer, DV-III+ or DV-III Ultra Rheometer, optional cables are required:
• For direct temperature control (via DV-III+/DV-III Ultra), you will require optional cable
DVP-141
• For temperature control using Rheocalc software (via computer), you will require option-
al cable HT-106
Please contact Brookfield or your local authorized representative with your Thermosel Controller
Serial Number to obtain these cables.