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AMETEK RTC Series Reference Temperature Calibrator RTC-168

The AMETEK RTC-168 is a high-performance, dry-liquid dual-use temperature calibration furnace designed to meet the stringent requirements for temperature calibration in industry and laboratories. The device inherits AMETEK's deep technology accumulation in the field of temperature calibration, and introduces a number of innovative technologies to improve calibration accuracy, efficiency and user convenience.
RTC-168

The equipment has been designed with the calibration needs of hygienic sensors in mind, and can calibrate hygienic sensors with large flanges up to 84 mm, which is particularly important in the food and pharmaceutical industries, where strict standards of cleanliness and hygiene are required. The RTC-168 is also equipped with a new thermostat adapter that is compatible with thermostats using the RTC-156, reducing equipment investment.

The new magnetic stirring device and soft start method effectively prevent the stirring rod from falling off, and improve the mixing efficiency to ensure the uniformity of the temperature field. In addition, the RTC-168's external reference sensor has an IP68 rating, which enhances the durability of the device and the ability to adapt to different environments.

Main technical parameters:

1. Temperature range: The temperature range of RTC-168 is extended to -30 to 165°C, which is significantly shorter than the previous generation RTC-158, and the heating time from -30 to 165°C is only 24 minutes.
2. Heating time: RTC-168's -30 to 165°C ramp time is 24 minutes, while RTC-158's -22 to 155°C ramp time takes 60 minutes.
3. Temperature field uniformity: The new temperature control technology significantly improves the axial temperature field uniformity, and the axial temperature deviation is better than ±0.03°C at 80mm.
4. Hygienic sensor calibration: Hygienic sensors with large flanges can be calibrated up to 84mm, which is especially important for the food and pharmaceutical industries, which have strict requirements for sensor cleanliness and hygiene standards.
5. Temperature control accuracy: The temperature control accuracy and stability of RTC-168 have been significantly improved, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of calibration.
6. Magnetic stirring device: The newly designed magnetic stirring device and soft start mode can effectively prevent the stirring rod from falling off and improve the stirring efficiency.
7. External Reference Sensor: The new IP68 rated external reference sensor enhances the durability of the device and the ability to adapt to different environments.
The RTC-168 has been designed with the calibration needs of hygienic sensors in mind, allowing the calibration of hygienic sensors with large flanges up to 84mm, which is particularly important in the food and pharmaceutical industries, where strict standards of cleanliness and hygiene are required. The RTC-168 is also equipped with a new thermostat adapter that is compatible with thermostats using the RTC-156, reducing equipment investment. The new temperature control technology improves the uniformity of the axial temperature field, and the axial temperature deviation is better than ±0.03°C at 80mm, ensuring the accuracy of calibration. In addition, the RTC-168's external reference sensor has an IP68 rating, which enhances the durability of the device and the ability to adapt to different environments.

Application scenarios

The RTC-168 is designed to solve the challenges of hygienic sensor calibration in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries. Its dual-dry nature allows users to flexibly switch between different calibration modes, providing stable and reliable temperature control, whether dry or bath. This is critical for applications that require accurate temperature measurement and control in a variable environment.
In the power industry, the RTC-168 is able to meet the calibration needs of main transformer temperature controllers, and its wide temperature range and fast response time make it ideal for calibrating such equipment. In addition, the RTC-168 has been designed with the laboratory environment in mind, and its compact size and portability make it an ideal tool for rapid on-site calibration.

What are the performance improvements of RTC-168 compared to RTC-158?

1. Extended temperature range: The RTC-168 has an extended temperature range of -30°C to 165°C, while the RTC-158 has a temperature range of -22°C to 155°C.
2. Shortened ramp-up time: RTC-168 has a heating time of 24 minutes from -30 to 165°C, which is more than double the efficiency of RTC-158's -22-155°C heating time of 60 minutes.
3. Accessory improvements: Added liquid container to make it easier to switch between dry liquid mode, and with a protective cover with a pressure relief valve, it is easy to transport In addition, a new thermostat adapter was introduced, which is compatible with thermostats using RTC-156, reducing equipment investment.
4. Improvement of temperature field uniformity: The new temperature control technology significantly improves the axial temperature field uniformity, and the axial temperature deviation is better than ±003°C at 80mm.
5. Optimization of stirring device: The newly designed magnetic stirring device and soft start mode can effectively prevent the stirring rod from falling off and improve the stirring efficiency
6. Improved protection level: The external reference sensor of RTC-168 has an IP68 protection rating, which improves durability and adaptability.
Through these design improvements, the RTC-168's magnetic stirring device is able to provide higher stirring efficiency and better temperature control in applications such as temperature calibration, improving overall operational performance and accuracy of experimental results.

The introduction of the AMETEK RTC-168 thermostat represents a significant advancement in temperature calibration technology, combining high efficiency, accuracy, and user-friendliness for a wide range of high-standard industrial and laboratory applications. By providing advanced temperature control technology and flexible calibration capabilities, the RTC-168 can help users improve product quality, reduce calibration time, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement data.
The article is from the Temperature Calibrator.