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News Release from: Ametek Calibration Instruments | Subject: Jofra ATC series
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 August 2006
Multiple temperature sensor calibration
Multiple temperature sensor calibration can be achieved for a wide variety of sensor types using the Jofra ATC series of temperature calibrators and ASM advanced signal multiscanner
can be achieved for a wide variety of sensor types using the Jofra ATC series of temperature calibrators and ASM advanced signal multiscanner from Ametek Calibration Instruments In particular, the ATC140A/B and ATC250A/B temperature calibrators offer exceptional versatility as they can be configured as either liquid baths or dry-block calibrators, for use with gas or liquid filled probes, glass thermometers and multiple probes
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 19 Sep 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The ATC series of calibrators utilises innovative dual-zone heating technology for precision calibration of sensors.
Independent heating control ensures that the lower zone provides optimum heat dissipation throughout the entire calibration region, while the upper zone compensates for heat loss from the sensor-under-test and the open top.
This design also eliminates the need for insulation of the sensors-under-test and allows calibration of liquid-filled and other mechanical sensors.
The ATC 140 and ATC 250 operate over temperatures of -20 to 140C and 28 to 250C respectively.
Both are fitted with a 63.5 mm diameter x150 mm deep well, which can be configured either as a liquid calibration bath with a magnetic stirrer or a dry block calibrator using the appropriate kits.
With these options, multiple and odd size and shape sensors can be calibrated.
'B' versions of the ATC calibrators can be supplied with a built-in reference thermometer for use with an external probe.
This allows the system to provide the freedom and flexibility to perform calibrations at the process site while maintaining a high accuracy.
A specially designed 90degree angled external reference sensor leaves space to ensure that test sensors with a transmitter head, top connector, or similar arrangement can be readily accommodated.
The ATC/ASM combination is ideally suited to use in process industries such as pharmaceutical, oil and gas as well as in power plants.
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can also benefit from calibrating and documenting multiple temperature sensors prior to sale or before final installation.
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