Isotech millisKanner Operating Manual

User Maintenance Manual/Handbook

Issue 1.01

Firmware version 1.00+

Isothermal Technology Limited, Pine Grove, Southport, PR9 9AG, England

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CONTENTS

CONTENTSCONTENTS

1111 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

1.1 U

1.2 S

1.3 A Q

2222 USING YOUR MILLISKAN

USING YOUR MILLISKANNER

USING YOUR MILLISKANUSING YOUR MILLISKAN

2.1 P

2.2 C

2.3 C

2.4 C

2.5 C

3333 CONNECTING THERMOMET

CONNECTING THERMOMETER SENSORS

CONNECTING THERMOMETCONNECTING THERMOMET

3.1 T

3.2 C

3.3 C

3.4 C

3.5 C

3.5.1

3.5.2

3.5.3

3.6 C

NPACKING

AFETY

UICK TOUR OF YOUR MILLISKANNER

OWERING UP YOUR MILLISKANNER

ONNECTING A SINGLE MILLISKANNER TO A MILLI

ONNECTING MULTIPLE MILLISKANNERS TO A MILLI

ONNECTING MILLISKANNERS TO OTHER INSTRUMENTS

ONTROLLING MILLISKANNER MANUALLY

HE BINDING POSTS

ONNECTING

ONNECTING THERMOCOUPLES

ONNECTING THERMISTORS

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NER ..................................................................................................................................... 10

NERNER

ER SENSORS ................................................................................................................ 21

ER SENSORSER SENSORS

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PRTS (4PRTS (3PRTS (2-

WIRE

Connecting Thermocouples (using an ice point) Connecting Thermocouples (using external compensation) Connecting Thermocouples (using internal compensation)

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4444 GOOD PRACTICE GUIDEL

GOOD PRACTICE GUIDELIN

GOOD PRACTICE GUIDELGOOD PRACTICE GUIDEL

4.1 L

4.2 M

5555 THE MILLISKANNER TEC

5.1 M

5.2 S

6666 CALIBRATION

6.1 B

6.2 C

6.3 A

7777 UPDATING FIRMWARE

8888 RS

8.1 E

8.2 SCPI C

OOKING AFTER YOUR MILLISKANNER

AKING A GOOD ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENT

THE MILLISKANNER TECHNOLOGY

THE MILLISKANNER TECTHE MILLISKANNER TEC

INIMISING THERMAL

OLID-STATE SWITCHING

CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 34

CALIBRATIONCALIBRATION

EFORE YOU CHECK THE CALIBRATION

HECKING THE REFERENCE JUNCTION SENSOR

DJUSTING THE REFERENCE JUNCTION SENSOR

UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................................................................................ 38

UPDATING FIRMWAREUPDATING FIRMWARE

RS232 INTERFACE

232 INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................................................... 41

RSRS

232 INTERFACE232 INTERFACE

STABLISHING AN

OMMAND SET

8.2.1

SCPI Command Structure

8.2.2

SCPI Numeric Suffices

INES

ES ................................................................................................................................... 29

ININ

ESES

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HNOLOGY .......................................................................................................................... 32

HNOLOGYHNOLOGY

EMFS .......................................................................................................................................... 32

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RS232 C

ONNECTION

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8.2.3

Parameters

8.2.4

Controlling the millisKanner Using the RS232 Port

8.2.5

Terminology – Inputs and Channels

8.2.6

SCPI Commands

8.2.6.1 Command: REMote .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... 50

8.2.6.2 Command: LOCal........................................................................................................................................................... 50

8.2.6.3 Command: *IDN? ..................................................................................................... ................................................... ... 50

8.2.6.4 Command: *RST ............................................................................................................................................................. 51

8.2.6.5 Command: [ROUTe:]CLOSe# ...................................................................................................................................... 51

8.2.6.6 Command: [ROUTe:]CLOSe? ....................................................................................................................................... 51

8.2.6.7 Command: [ROUTe:]OPEN[:ALL] ................................................................................................................................ 51

8.2.6.8 Command: MILLiskanner:LIST? .................................................................................................................................. 52

8.2.6.9 Command: MILLiskanner:INITialise .......................................................................................................................... 52

8.2.6.10

8.2.6.11

8.2.6.12

8.2.6.13

8.2.6.14

8.2.6.15

8.2.6.16

8.2.6.17

8.2.6.18

8.2.6.19

8.2.6.20

8.2.6.21

8.2.6.22

Command: MILLiskanner:STARt? ..................................................................................................... .................... 53

Command: MILLiskanner:CLOSe .......................................................................................................................... 53

Command: MILLiskanner:OPEN ............................................................................................................................ 53

Command: MILLiskanner:RJC:OFFSet#? ............................................................................................................. 54

Command: MILLiskanner:RJC:TEMPerature#? .................................................................................................. 54

Command: MILLiskanner:RST .................................................. ................................................... .......................... 54

Command: MEASure:RJC? .................................................. ................................................... ................................. 54

Command: CALibrate:RJC:OFFSet ........................................................................................................................ 55

Command: CALibrate:RJC:OFFSet? ..................................................................................................... ................. 55

Command: CALibrate:PASSword .......................................................................................................................... 55

Command: CALibrate:UNLock .............................................................................................................................. 56

Command: CALibrate:LOCK .................................................................................................................................. 56

Command: FIRMware:LOADer .............................................................................................................................. 56

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9999 SPECIFICATIO

SPECIFICATIONNNN ............................................................................................................................................................ 58

SPECIFICATIOSPECIFICATIO

10 APPROVALS

APPROVALS .................................................................................................................................................................. 59

1010

APPROVALSAPPROVALS

10.1 CE D

10.2 FCC S

10.3 S

11 REVISION HISTORY .......................................................................................................................................................... 61

ECLARATION

TATEMENT

TANDARDS APPLIED

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1111 Introduction

Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

The millisKanner multiplexer can be connected to your milliK Precision Thermometer to

increase the number of input channels for any combination of PRT, thermocouple or

thermistor sensors. Each multiplexer has 8 input channels and up to 4 millisKanners can

be connected to a single milliK, providing you with up to 33 measurement channels. The

millisKanner includes features that enable you to make the most accurate measurements

possible with your milliK. When you connect the multiplexer to your milliK, the additional

channels appear automatically on your milliK and can be configured and used in exactly

the same way as the milliK’s own input channels, so you can get on with making

measurements rather than worrying about how to control your multiplexer.

Each channel is provided with 5 binding posts (for connection to a PRT or thermistor

sensor with bare-wire, 4mm plugs or spade connections) and a miniature thermocouple

connector. The output from the millisKanner is connected to Channel 2 of the milliK

(Channel 1 remains available). Each channel can be configured for use with PRTs,

thermocouples or thermistors giving you complete freedom when configuring your

system. Channel selection would normally be controlled by the milliK (via the RS232

interface), but manual control is also supported with the left/right buttons on the touch

panel.

The millisKanner uses the latest semiconductor technology to implement channel

switching rather than the mechanical relays that are commonly used in multiplexers. This

completely solid-state design makes the millisKanner highly reliable. The sense input

reversal (used to eliminate the effect of thermal EMFs on thermocouple measurements)

and internal reference junction sensor used in the milliK are reproduced in the

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millisKanner. This means that measurements made using the millisKanner meet the same

uncertainty specification as those made with the milliK directly. The millisKanner does

not provide keep-warm currents, if this is required for a thermometer it should be

connected directly to the milliK.

This manual provides a comprehensive guide to using your millisKanner. We recognise

that you will probably not wish to read it through at this time so suggest you read the

safety section below, turn to Section 2.2 (to learn how to connect the millisKanner to

your milliK) and then refer back to the manual using the list of contents to find additional

information as required.

1.1

1.1 Unpacking

1.11.1

Your millisKanner product should comprise the following items:

If you have ordered a millisKanner to add to an existing millisKanner system, the power

supply is replaced by a power lead and the analogue link cable is replaced by a

millisKanner-to-millisKanner link cable.

Unpacking

UnpackingUnpacking

 millisKanner multiplexer  a universal power supply with interchangeable plug heads  RS232 null modem cable  analogue link cable  this user manual

If any item is missing or damaged, please report this immediately to your supplier. If

possible, we recommend that you retain the packaging material in case you need to

return the instrument for calibration or service since it has been designed to ensure that

your millisKanner is properly protected during transportation.

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1.2

1.2 Safety

1.21.2

The millisKanner is a precision instrument, designed for use in a laboratory. It complies

with the requirements of safety standard EN61010-1 (2010) and is therefore safe to use

in laboratory or light industrial environments. It is not intended for use outdoors or in

extreme environments (refer to specification in Section 9).

Safety

SafetySafety

The millisKanner is likely to be connected to thermometer sensors in use and the

operator should take care to ensure that the complete system is safe. For example, metal

sheathed thermometers may be connected to the millisKanner and then placed in a

furnace powered from a 230V electrical supply. Single fault conditions in such a furnace

could lead to the thermometer wires and therefore the binding posts and output

connectors of the millisKanner becoming electrically live and therefore a hazard to the

operator. Suitable precautions should be taken, such as using an isolating transformer in

the supply to such a furnace. If you require further advice on safety issues, please

contact Isothermal Technology or one of our appointed distributors - we have extensive

experience of thermometry and can provide advice and equipment to help you.

Retain these instructions. Use only as specified in these operating instructions or the

intrinsic protection may be impaired.

Please observe the following safety precautions:

 Do not use your millisKanner if it is damaged  Connect only to a power supply with a voltage corresponding to that on the power

supply label (also given in the specification – see Section 9)



This equipment is for indoor use and will meet its performance figures within an

ambient temperature range of 5°C to 40°C with maximum relative humidity of 80%

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for temperatures up to 31ºC decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 40ºC

 Equipment is for operation at installation category II (transient voltages) and

pollution degree II in accordance with IEC 664 at altitudes up to 2000 metres

 Always use the power supply supplied  This equipment is for use in moderate climates only. NEVER use the equipment in

damp or wet conditions

 Avoid excessive heat, humidity, dust & vibration  Do not place liquid filled containers on the equipment  Do not use where the equipment (or any associated accessories) may be subjected

to dripping or splashing liquids

 Ensure that the switch on the electrical supply outlet used is easily accessible to

allow the unit to be switched off

 Ensure that tabletop equipment is placed on a solid, level surface, which is able to

support its weight (and that of any attached accessories)

 Ensure all cables and wires are routed safely to avoid tripping: also to avoid sharp

bends and pinches

 Clean only with a damp cloth. Do not wet or allow moisture to penetrate the unit.

Do not use solvents. See section 4.1 for details of cleaning procedure

 The product should be subjected to regular in-service inspections as required by

local regulations; a yearly interval is suggested

 Do not apply earth test currents to any terminal/connector or to the shrouds of the

RS232 connectors

 This equipment contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all repairs to qualified

service personnel. Contact Isothermal Technology or one of our appointed distributors for details of approved service outlets

1.3

1.3 A Quick Tour of Your millisKanner

1.31.3

On the top panel of your millisKanner you will find the binding posts (five per channel)

and miniature thermocouple connectors for the eight inputs channels , the “left”/”right”

A Quick Tour of Your millisKanner

A Quick Tour of Your millisKannerA Quick Tour of Your millisKanner

channel select buttons, the green “power” LED and eight red LEDs that indicate when a

channel is selected:

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Channel LEDs

Left/Right Channel

Select Buttons

Power LED

Binding Posts

Miniature

Thermocouple

Connectors

On the rear panel you will find the 5 output connectors (4mm sockets), two RS232 ports

and two DC power inlets (for 5V DC). Two RS232 and power inlets are provided in order

to allow millisKanners to be “daisy-chained” together. The unused RS232 port on the last

millisKanner in your system can be connected to a PC in order to control the whole

measurement system using your own software (see section 8). The command protocol

employs the widely used SCPI format (see section 8.2 for details).:

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Output

Connectors

(5 x 4mm Sockets)

2 x RS232

2 x DC

Power

Inlets

The binding posts accept 4mm plugs, spades or bare wires. The current (I) and voltage

sense (V) terminals are spaced on 19mm (¾”) centres so that standard BNC to 4mm

adaptors (not supplied) can be used to connect to thermometer sensors that have BNC

terminations

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2222 Using your millisKanner

Using your millisKanner

Using your millisKannerUsing your millisKanner

Your millisKanner is very easy to use, simply connect it to your milliK Precision

Thermometer (analogue and RS232 connections) and apply power to both instruments.

On power-up, the milliK ‘discovers’ any millisKanners connected to it and assigns

channel numbers to each input. These additional channels then appear in the list of

channels and can be configured and used in the same was as the existing channels on

the milliK.

The automatic discovery process takes place during initialisation of the milliK software

and requires the RS232 connection(s) to be present (see sections 2.2 or 2.3). If you

connect or power the millisKanner after the milliK software has initialised (at the initial

screen with the

Instrument

A millisKanner will only work with a milliK that is running with firmware version 1.11 or

above and software version 1.5.4 or above. The firmware and software versions are

shown on the milliK in the opening screen (with the

with older firmware or software, please contact Isothermal Technology or one of our

appointed distributors to arrange an upgrade. The hardware on all milliKs is compatible

with millisKanner multiplexers.

Start

button, or later), press the

screen of the milliK to re-invoke the discovery process.

Restart/Update Software

Start

button). If your milliK is running

button on the

2.1

2.1 Powering Up Your millisKanner

2.12.1

The power supply operates from any standard AC electrical supply (90-264V RMS at 47-

63Hz), so unless your supply is unusual you can simply connect the power supply to a

suitable electrical outlet.

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Powering Up Your millisKanner

Powering Up Your millisKannerPowering Up Your millisKanner

The power supply is fitted with a standard BS 1363 plug head but is provided with

alternative heads that cover the majority of electrical sockets used worldwide. If you need

to connect to an outlet socket that is not supported by the plug heads provided you

should source a suitable electrical supply lead locally that is fitted with a C8 connector,

you can then plug this directly into the C8 socket on the power supply. The plug head

can easily be changed:

Plug the DC connector from the power supply into either of the “DC Power” sockets on

the rear of the millisKanner.

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2.2

2.2 Connecting a Single millisKanner to a milliK

2.22.2

Using the null modem cable provided (see section 8.1 if you wish to make your own

cable), connect either of the RS232 ports on the millisKanner to either RS232 port on the

rear of the milliK (it does not matter which port is used as they are completely

interchangeable). Connect the five Output Terminals on the rear of the millisKanner to

Channel 2 of the milliK, using the link cable provided, carefully observing the colour

coding shown (note: the white wires must be connected to the V+/V- terminals):

Connecting a Single millisKanner to a milliK

Connecting a Single millisKanner to a milliKConnecting a Single millisKanner to a milliK

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Note the scanner output must be connected to Channel 2 of the milliK

Note the scanner output must be connected to Channel 2 of the milliKNote the scanner output must be connected to Channel 2 of the milliK

millisKanner

millisKanner Output

millisKanner millisKanner

Output Plug Colour

OutputOutput

Plug Colour Wire Colour

Plug ColourPlug Colour

Wire Colour

Wire ColourWire Colour

V- Black White

V+ Red White

I- Black Red

I+ Red Red

Green Green

N.B. You must use correct plug colour AND wire colour when making the connections.

If you wish to make your own interconnecting cable, use a screened cable with low

dielectric loss insulation such as PTFE or polyethylene (otherwise measurement

performance may be affected). The screen should be connected to the (green) ground

connector of the millisKanner and shell of the Lemo connector. The pin-out used for the

Lemo connectors (looking into the solder buckets) is:

RESERVED

I-

V+V-

I+

If the software on the milliK is already running, restart it by cycling the power or pressing

the

Restart/Update Software

button on the

Instrument

screen. This initiates the

automatic discovery process so that the milliK can detect any millisKanners connected to

it and assign channel numbers. The milliK will disable Channel 2, since it is always used

as the expansion channel input.

With a single millisKanner, the milliK assigns channel numbers 10 to 17 to the

multiplexer. The numbers (0 to 7) below each set of input terminals on the millisKanner

help to identify the terminals for each Channel (for example, the input marked as 4 is

Channel 14). The red LED (below the terminal posts) will light when measurements are

being made on that channel.

If you want to control the measurement system (milliK and millisKanner) from a PC,

connect the unused RS232 port on the millisKanner to a PC using a null modem cable.

You can still communicate with the milliK even though there is no physical connection to

it as the millisKanner will relay commands from the PC to the milliK and will relay back

responses from the milliK to the PC (see section 8 for further details).

2.3

2.3 Connecting Multiple millisKanners to a milliK

2.32.3

Connecting Multiple millisKanners to a milliK

Connecting Multiple millisKanners to a milliKConnecting Multiple millisKanners to a milliK

You may connect up to four millisKanners to a single milliK, giving a maximum of 33

input channels (channel 1 on the milliK and channels 10 to 17, 20 to 27, 30 to 37 and 40

to 47 via millisKanners). The first millisKanner in a system is supplied with an analogue

link cable terminated with a Lemo connector and a universal power supply. Additional

millisKanners are provided with analogue link cables terminated with stackable 4mm

plugs at both ends and a DC power link cable so that you can create the required

expanded system.

First connect a single millisKanner to your milliK (see section 2.2 above). Use the null

modem cable provided (see section 8.1 if you wish to make your own cable) to connect

the unused RS232 port on the rear of additional millisKanners to the unused RS232 port

on the previous millisKanner to form a ‘daisy-chain’ arrangement. The RS232 ports on

the millisKanner are completely interchangeable, so it does not matter which is used to

connect to the next millisKanner or the milliK in the system. Similarly, use the Power Link

cable provided to connect either DC Power connector on the millisKanner to the unused

DC Power connector on the previous millisKanner in a ‘daisy-chain’ arrangement.

Connect the five Output Terminals on the additional millisKanners (in parallel) to the first

millisKanner (the analogue cables provided use plugs that allow “piggy-back” connection

to make this easy):

If you wish to make your own analogue link cables, use a screened cable with low

dielectric loss insulation such as PTFE or polyethylene (otherwise measurement

performance may be affected). The screen should be connected to the ground terminals

on both millisKanners.

If the software on the milliK is already running, restart it by cycling the power or pressing

the

Restart/Update Software

automatic discovery process so that the milliK can detect any millisKanners connected to

it and assign channel numbers. The milliK will disable Channel 2, since it is always used

as the expansion channel input.

With multiple millisKanners, the milliK assigns channel numbers 10 to 17 to the

multiplexer connected directly to it. It then assigns channels numbers 20-27 to the next

multiplexer and so on. This means that the channel marked 7 on the third millisKanner in

the ‘daisy-chain’ of RS232 connections will be assigned channel number 37. The red LED

button on the

Instrument

screen. This initiates the

(below the binding posts) will light when measurements are being made on that channel.

If you want to control the measurement system (milliK and millisKanners) from a PC,

connect the unused RS232 port on the millisKanner at the end of the ‘daisy-chain’ to a

PC using a null modem cable. You can still communicate with the milliK even though

there is no physical connection to it as the millisKanners will relay commands from the

PC to the milliK and will relay back responses from the milliK to the PC (see section 8 for

further details).

2.4

2.4 Connecting

2.42.4

Although the millisKanner has been designed specifically to work with the milliK

Precision Thermometer, it can be used with any other compatible instrument. The only

Connecting millisKanner

Connecting Connecting

millisKanners to

millisKannermillisKanner

s to Other Instruments

Other Instruments

s tos to

Other InstrumentsOther Instruments

requirement for compatibility is that the instrument must be able to accommodate the

series resistance of the millisKanner, which is 5Ω (maximum) in series with each line. The

switching devices are rated at 0.5A and 60V (across open contacts), so should be

compatible with most thermometry instruments. The millisKanner is designed to switch

low-level signals, never use it to switch currents other than PRT/thermistor sense

currents or voltages above 60V.

The reference junction temperature is measured by a digital sensor and is only available

via the RS232 interface. If you wish to use internal reference junction compensation, you

will need to access the reference junction temperature via the RS232 interface using the

MEAS:RJC?

command (see section 8.2.6.16) or the

MILL:RJC:TEMP#?

command (see

section 8.2.6.14).

Make up your own (screened) cable to connect the five output terminals on the rear of

the millisKanner to your instrument. Select channels using the RS232 interface (see

section 8) or manually (see section 2.5).

If you are controlling the millisKanner using the RS232 interface and making voltage

measurements (for thermocouples), make two measurements with opposite polarity

(using

CLOS# POS

and

CLOS# NEG

commands) and calculate half the (signed) difference

between the measurements in order to eliminate the effect of thermal EMFs generated in

the connection between the millisKanner and the instrument. This uses the internal sense

reversal feature of the millisKanner to make the highest accuracy voltage measurement.

If you do not use this feature, or are controlling the millisKanner manually (see section

2.5) you should use good quality, low thermal EMF connectors to connect between the

millisKanner and the instrument. The following Multi Contact 4mm stackable plugs are

recommended for the connection to the millisKanner:

Colour Multi Contact Part

Farnell Stock Code

Number

Black 22.2643-21 1085430

Red 22.2643-22 1085431

Green 22.2643-25 1085432

These readily available internationally from Farnell Electronics and can be ordered via

their website www.farnell.com

If a command is sent to the millisKanner to change channels, it returns a <CR> (carriage

return) when the change has been made. Any software you write should take advantage

of this feature and wait for the change to be acknowledged before making a

measurement as this will ensure that erroneous measurements are not made during a

transition.

Channel LEDs

2.5

2.5 Controlling

2.52.5

Control your millisKanner manually using the ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ buttons on the top panel:

Controlling millisKanner

ControllingControlling

millisKanner Manually

millisKannermillisKanner

Manually

ManuallyManually

Left Button

Right Button

The millisKanner starts up with no channel selected. Pressing the ‘Right’ button will then

select Channel 0. Press the ‘Right’ button when Channel 7 is selected or the ‘Left’ button

when Channel 0 is selected to turn off all channels. The ‘Channel LEDs’ indicate which

channel is selected.

When the millisKanner is connected to a milliK, the left/right buttons no longer operate

because the milliK sends the

of the millisKanner. To re-enable the left/right buttons, either send the

(see section 8.2.6.2) to the RS232 port or cycle the power to the instrument.

The millisKanner can be used manually with the milliK (do not connect it to the milliK

with the RS232 cable so that it is not detected by the milliK) or with another compatible

thermometer instrument. In both cases, the feature that reverses the sense connections

REM

(see section 8.2.6.1) command to disable local control

LOC

command

inside the millisKanner (to eliminate the effect of thermal EMFs generated in the wires

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