Ametek CTC
Ametek CTC
temperature
CTC series
Compact
Temperature
Calibrators
The CTC series employ the MVI, thus avoiding such stability
problems. The MVI circuitry continuously monitors the supply
voltage and ensures a constant energy flow to the heating
elements.
Set temperature
The practical Peltier element (electronic heating pump) consists The ’’Up’’ and ’’Down’’ arrow keys allow the user to set the exact
of many elements of semiconductor material connected elec- temperature desired with a resolution of 0.1°.
trically in series and thermally in parallel. These thermoelectric
elements and their electrical interconnections are mounted Instrument setups
between two ceramic plates. The plates serve to mechanically
hold the overall structure together and to electrically insulate The CTC series stores the complete instrument setup,
the individual elements from one another. including: engineering units, stability criteria, resolution, display
contrast, slope (ramp) rate, auto-step settings, and maximum
Maximum temperature temperature.
From the setup menu, the user can select the maximum tem- Stability indicator
perature limit for the calibrator. This function prevents damage
to the sensor-under-test caused by the application of excessive A bold checkmark on the display indicates that the calibrator has
temperatures. The feature also aids in reducing drift resulting reached the desired set temperature and is stable. The operator
from extended periods of exposures to high temperatures. This may change the stability criteria and establish a greater sense of
feature can be locked with an access code. security in the calibration results. A convenient countdown timer
is activated five minutes before the unit reaches stability.
Specification Sheet SS-CP-2281-US
Slope rate
START (Ramp) SWITCH
TEST
AUTO
STEP
ESC
MENU
Auto-stepping
This feature saves manpower. The operator may stay in the
control room, or another remote location, monitoring the output
from the sensor-under-test while the CTC series calibrator is
placed in the process and automatically changes the tempera- The JOFRACAL calibration software supports automatic
ture using a programmed step value and rate. Up to 9 different calibration for all JOFRA dry-block calibrators equipped
temperature steps may be programmed, including the hold time with an RS232 serial data interface including the JOFRA
for each step. DTI050 digital thermometer, the JOFRA DTI-1000 digital ther-
mometer and the JOFRA ASM Multi-scanner.
For semi-automatic calibrations, the software also supports
4 liquid baths, ice points, or other dry-block heating and cooling
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sources. Using the software’s ’’SCENARIO’’ function allows for
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combining instruments in virtually any configuration.
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Once all calibrations are completed, the data may be uploaded
SWITCH AUTO ESC
TEST STEP MENU
START
to the JOFRACAL calibration software for post-processing and
printing of certificates. The calibration data collected may be
stored on the personal computer for later recall or analysis.
Re-calibration/adjustments
The JOFRACAL temperature calibration software may be donw-
The CTC series has a very easy and straightforward procedure loaded from our web-page www.jofra.com.
for re-calibration/adjustment. There is no need for a screwdriver
Please also see more about JOFRACAL calibration software in
or PC software. The only thing you need is a reliable reference
specification sheet SS-CP-2510, which can be found at www.
thermometer.
jofra.com
Place the probe in the calibrator and follow the instructions on
the display. Third-party labs and calibration facilities will be
able to perform this function if a certificate from an independent Calibration of up to 24 sensors with JOFRA ASM
source is necessary. Of course, AMETEK can provide you with
Using the JOFRA CTC series together with the ASM Advanced
a traceable calibration certificate from our labs when you require
Signal Multi-scanner offers a great time-saving automatic solution
a higher level of confidence.
to calibrate multiple temperature sensors at the same time.
The ASM series is an eight channel scanner controlled by JOF-
Liquid filled sensors and switches
RACAL software on a PC. Up to 3 ASM units can be stacked to
The tall B models with an immersion depth of 190 mm / 7.5 in calibrate up to 24 sensors at the same time. It can handle sig-
are ideal for calibration of liquid filled sensors. The specially nals from 2-, 3- and
designed non-linear heating ele- 4 wire RTD’s, TC’s,
ments in the CTC-650 B and the transmitters, ther-
increased block mass provide a misters, tempera-
very homogeneous temperature ture switches and
throughout the block. It is essen- voltage.
tial for the quality of the calibra- Please also see
tion/test that the full lenght of more in specifica-
the sensing part of the sensor is tion sheet SS-CP-
exposed to the same temperature. 2360, which can
Calibrate analog reading devices be found at www.
or switches with very high repeat- jofra.com
ability.
Specification Sheet SS-CP-2281-US
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Inserts for CTC-140 A and CTC-320 A/B are made of aluminum. Inserts for CTC-650 A/B are made of
brass. Inserts for CTC-1200 A are made of high-temperature steel alloy.
All specifications on hole sizes are referring to the outer diameter of the sensor-under-test.
The correct clearance size is applied in all predrilled inserts. Undrilled inserts
Inserts, undrilled (CTC-140 A)
Instruments
Spare part no. for predrilled inserts - metric (mm) Undrilled inserts
Instruments
(CTC-320 / 650 A/B)
Probe diameter Insert code 1 CTC-140 A 2 CTC-320 A CTC-650 A CTC-320 B CTC-650 B CTC-1200 A 4
4,5 mm
3 mm 003 123428 123436 123444 N/A N/A 124503
4 mm 004 60F451 100177 100196 60F359 60F423 124406
5 mm 005 123429 123437 123445 123452 123460 124504
6 mm 006 60F453 100179 100198 60F361 60F425 124407
7 mm 007 123430 123438 122516 123453 123461 124505
8 mm 008 105185 100182 100201 105190 105195 124506
9 mm 009 105186 100183 100202 105191 105196 124507 Undrilled inserts
10 mm 010 105187 100185 105188 105192 105197 124508 (CTC-1200 A)
11 mm 011 123431 100188 100204 105193 105198 124509
12 mm 012 123432 100186 100206 105194 105199 124510 4 mm 3 mm
13 mm 013 123433 60F339 105189 123454 123462 N/A
14 mm 014 N/A 100190 100208 123455 123463 N/A
15 mm 015 N/A 100191 100209 123456 123464 N/A 6 mm
16 mm 016 N/A 123439 123446 123457 123465 N/A
5 mm
18 mm 018 N/A 123440 122517 123458 123466 N/A Multi-hole type 1
20 mm 020 N/A 123441 122518 123459 123467 N/A (CTC-140 A)
Package of the
124679 124681 124685 124683 124687 124689
above inserts 3/16 in
Multi-hole type 1 M01 123479 3 123475 123476 N/A N/A N/A
1/8 in 125 60F450 100176 100195 60F358 60F422 124511 Multi-hole type 2
3/16 in 187 60F452 100178 100197 60F360 60F424 124512 (CTC-140 A)
1/4 in 250 60F454 100180 100199 60F362 60F426 124404
9 mm
5/16 in 312 60F456 100181 100200 60F364 60F428 124513
3/8 in 375 60F458 100184 100203 60F366 60F430 124514 3 mm
4 mm
7/16 in 437 60F460 100187 100205 60F368 60F432 124515
1/2 in 500 60F462 100189 100207 60F370 60F434 124405
9/16 in 562 60F464 60F344 60F408 60F372 60F436 N/A
5/8 in 625 60F466 100192 100210 60F374 60F438 N/A
11/16 in 688 N/A 60F348 60F412 60F376 60F440 N/A 6 mm 5 mm
3/4 in 750 N/A 100193 100211 60F378 60F442 N/A Multi-hole type 1
13/16 in 813 N/A 60F352 60F416 105184 60F444 N/A
(CTC-320 A / 650 A)
7/8 in 875 N/A 60F354 60F418 60F377 60F446 N/A
Package of the 3/8 in
124680 124682 124686 124684 124688 124690
above inserts
Multi-hole type 2 M02 123480 3 123477 123478 N/A N/A N/A
Note 1: Use the insert code, when ordered as the standard insert together with a new calibrator.
1/8 in
Note 2: CTC-140 A only: Remember to use matching insulation plugs (see accessories). 3/16 in
Note 3: CTC-140 A only: All multi-hole inserts are delivered with a matching insulation plug. 1/4 in
Note 4: CTC-1200 A only: Remember to order matching insulation plugs (see accessories). Multi-hole type 2
(CTC-320 A / 650 A)
ORDERING INFORMATION
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