Model 134 Liquid Helium Level
Monitor - Discontinued ItemModel 134 Liquid Helium Level
Monitor - Discontinued ItemThe Model 134 is an advanced liquid helium level monitor which incorporates AMI's patented sample-and-hold design with automatic helium level sensor vacuum burnout protection. The Model 134 is ideal for operation in systems where it is important to monitor the liquid helium level while also minimizing the helium losses.
Minimal liquid helium losses
In order to minimize liquid helium loss, the Model 134 automatically energizes the liquid helium level sensor at user programmable time intervals and monitors the normal (resistive) zone as it progresses from the top of the sensor toward the liquid surface. As soon as the normal zone reaches the liquid surface, the level reading is saved and the current in the sensor is turned off until the next sample interval occurs. An LED sensor current indicator is illuminated during each sample. Sample intervals are user programmable from the front panel and can be set between "0.0" (continuous reading) to "600.0" minutes or hours. A manual update switch provided on the front panel can also be set to obtain continuous readings during a helium transfer period or to manually force an immediate measurement.
Sensor burnout protection
The Model 134 provides automatic helium level sensor vacuum burnout protection. A liquid helium level sensor energized in a vacuum environment will self-heat to the point of burnout within seconds. AMI’s innovative microprocessor-based circuitry detects incipient sensor burnout and de-energizes the sensor before damage can occur. A 5% increase in sensor resistance will trigger this protection, causing the current to be switched off for 6 seconds before attempting to resume normal operation.
Convenient display
The Model 134 is equipped with a 4-digit LED digital display which provides liquid helium level indication in inches, centimeters, or percent as selected by a front panel switch. Front panel sensor calibration allows the user to calibrate the instrument quickly and easily for any length sensor. Calibration can be performed in either inches or centimeters of sensor active length with automatic reading crossover between inches, centimeters, and percent.
Remote computer monitoring or controlled operation
The Model 134 can be provided with an optional 0-10 volt DC signal on the rear panel of the instrument for use with a recorder. A 4-20 mA current loop option is available in lieu of the voltage signal. Computer interface options, including RS-232 Serial Port/Data Logger or IEEE-488, are also available.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Input power: | 90*-132 VAC or 180*-264 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Linearity: | 0.1% |
| Accuracy: | 0.1% |
| Sensor current: | 75 mA nominal |
| Sensor voltage: | approx. 70 VDC @ 80" active sensor length |
| Dimensions: | 3.8" H x 8.4" W x 10.75" D, Standard 3.5" H x 19" W x 10.75" D, Rack Mount |
| Weight: | 4.3 lbs. Standard; 5.0 lbs. Rack Mount |
| Operating environment: | 15 - 50°C non-condensing |
* Maximum active sensor length is limited to 68 inches for input line voltages below 105 VAC or 210 VAC.
Microprocessor-based electronics provide 0.1% readout accuracy. Nonvolatile, read only memory maintains instrument calibration without battery backup. Watchdog timer circuitry and low line voltage (brownout) detector prevent microprocessor lock-up and provide fail-safe operation.
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