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The AMETEK PTC-350 is a high-performance, professional temperature calibrator that is part of the PTC Series of dry-body furnaces. The equipment is designed for precision calibration of various types of temperature probes and is widely used in industry, scientific research and quality control. The design of the PTC-350 inherits the technical features of the JOFRA AT series dry-block furnaces and has been optimized to provide greater accuracy, stability and user-friendliness.
AMETEK专业温度校准仪PTC-155

The PTC-350 has a temperature range of 33 to 350°C, an accuracy of±0.06°C, and a stability of±0.01°C. This level of accuracy allows the PTC-350 to meet the needs of most high-precision temperature calibrations. The equipment adopts four-wire resistance true value measurement technology, which effectively eliminates the thermoelectric conversion error and ensures the accuracy of the measurement results. In addition, the PTC-350's dual-zone heating well design ensures excellent temperature field consistency, which is critical during calibration as it helps reduce temperature gradients, which improves calibration repeatability and reliability.

The PTC-350 is equipped with smart reference probes that have built-in chips that store information such as calibration data (temperature correction parameters) for a plug-and-play calibration system. This design significantly simplifies the calibration process and reduces operational complexity. The device also has a USB communication function, which can be connected with the computer through the USB interface to achieve data transmission and remote control, which further improves the work efficiency.

The PTC-350's ability to ramp up and ramp up to 350°C in just 7 minutes significantly shortens calibration cycles and increases laboratory productivity. In addition, the PTC-350's lightweight design and portability make it suitable for on-site calibrations both in and out of the lab, especially when full-loop calibration is required, reducing the additional errors of split loop calibration.

The technical parameters are as follows:

Temperature Range: The PTC-350 has an operating temperature range of 33 to 350°C and is suitable for a wide range of temperature calibration needs.
Accuracy: The accuracy of the device can reach ±0.06°C, a level of accuracy that ensures high reliability of calibration results.
Stability: The temperature stability of PTC-350 is ±0.01°C, indicating that it is able to maintain temperature stability over long periods of operation.
Display resolution: The device provides adjustable display resolution, and users can choose the display accuracy of 1/0.1/0.01°C according to their needs.
Calibration cavity specification: The specification of the calibration cavity is φ26*150mm, which is suitable for calibration of temperature probes of different sizes.
Heating time: The device is able to ramp up from room temperature to 350°C in less than 7 minutes, which significantly improves calibration efficiency.
Cooling time: 12 minutes from 350°C to 100°C, further optimizing the calibration process.
Power: The PTC-350 has a power of 1150W, providing enough energy to maintain a stable temperature field.
Communication interface: The device is equipped with USB communication function, which allows it to connect with the computer through the USB interface to achieve data transmission and remote control.

Main industry applications:

1. Pharmaceutical industry: PTC-350 can be used to calibrate temperature sensors in pharmaceutical production lines to ensure that the temperature control during drug production meets the specified standards, which is critical for the quality and efficacy of pharmaceutical products.
2. Medical device manufacturing: In the production and maintenance of medical devices, precise temperature control is important to ensure device performance and patient safety. The PTC-350 is capable of calibrating the temperature sensors used for these devices.
3. Food processing industry: Temperature control in food processing is directly related to the safety and shelf life of food. The PTC-350 can be used to calibrate sensors for temperature monitoring and control to maintain a proper processing environment.
4. Aerospace and Defense: In the aerospace field, temperature sensors are used to monitor the critical components of aircraft, and the PTC-350's high-precision calibration capability is essential to ensure the reliability and safety of the aircraft.
5. Energy industry: Temperature sensors in energy facilities such as oil and gas exploration, power stations, etc., require regular calibration to guarantee the accuracy of measurements, and the PTC-350 plays an important role in these applications.
6. Research and Education: Research and higher education institutions rely on precise temperature calibration equipment for experimental and teaching activities, and the PTC-350 provides the necessary calibration services to support these activities.
Quality Control and Inspection: In product quality control and third-party inspections, the PTC-350 is used to calibrate equipment for temperature monitoring to ensure that products comply with relevant standards and specifications.

Main Applications:

The PTC-350 Temperature Calibrator is a professional-grade dry-block furnace that is mainly used for high-precision temperature calibration. It is capable of calibrating temperature sensors of various types and formats, including thermocouples, RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors), and more. With a temperature range of 33°C to 350°C, the PTC-350 is suitable for a wide range of industrial and research applications, where high accuracy of temperature sensors is critical.
Features of the device include high accuracy (up to ±0.06°C), excellent stability (0.01°C), wide temperature range, and improved temperature uniformity. The PTC-350 uses a unique active dual-block heating technology that ensures uniform temperature distribution within the calibration area, which is critical for reliable calibration results. In addition, it features a smart reference sensor and USB communication for easy calibration operation and data transfer.
In practice, the PTC-350 temperature calibrator can be used to calibrate temperature sensors in laboratory equipment, industrial process control systems, medical equipment, and temperature monitoring devices in scientific experiments. By using the devices, users can be sure that the devices provide accurate measurements within the defined temperature range, thus guaranteeing product quality and the reliability of experimental data.
 

Technical features:

1. Dual-zone heating technology: The PTC-350 uses an innovative dual-zone heating technology that allows the two heating zones to be controlled independently for accurate temperature measurements. This design improves temperature uniformity close to the level of the laboratory liquid bath, while reducing the need for thermal insulation of the probe under test, making it suitable for calibrating liquid-filled or other mechanical probes.
2. Color VGA LCD screen: The equipment is equipped with a color VGA LCD screen, which is convenient for users to read data and monitor the temperature field status, which improves the intuitiveness and convenience of operation.
3. Intelligent Calibration Information Reminder (IRI) :P TC-350 can monitor the calibration period of the dry furnace and STS probe in real time, and remind the user to perform regular calibration to ensure the accuracy of calibration and the reliability of the instrument.
4. USB communication interface: The new USB interface design simplifies the connection process with the laptop, eliminating the need for additional adapter cables. In addition, the device is equipped with a LAN interface, an SD card slot, and a USB hub that allows firmware to be downloaded over the network for upgrades, increasing the flexibility and future application potential of the device.
These features make the PTC-350 highly accurate and convenient for use in professional laboratory and industrial environments in the field of temperature calibration.

The AMETEK PTC-350 Professional Temperature Calibrator is the equipment of choice in the field of precision temperature calibration due to its superior performance, intelligent operator interface, and convenient calibration process. Designed with user experience and calibration accuracy in mind, it is suitable for applications where temperature measurement accuracy is critical. With the development of industrial automation and precision manufacturing technology, the PTC-350 will continue to play an important role in improving measurement accuracy and productivity.

The article is from the Temperature Calibrator.