Manual
12-8 Needle Heater
Operation Controls and Adjustments
If you are using the Needle Heater on a Millennium Series system running FMW, all control
of the Needle Heater is managed through the FMW accessory software, Heater Control for
Windows (HCW). In most cases, the Needle Heater is setup for your application at the
Asymtek factory. However, if you need to modify the setup, follow the instructions below.
To setup the Needle Heater on a Millennium Series system:
1.
Start FMW.
2.
Click on .
3.
In the Tools Window, click on .
4.
Choose .
HCW opens.
5.
Refer to on-line Help for heater loop setup information.
If you are using the Needle Heater in FMDOS, or on a Century Series system with a
Temperature Controller, follow the instructions below to setup the Needle Heater.
The HT-1000 and HT-2000 Temperature Controllers have a digital display, control buttons
and one power switch on the front panel (see Figure 12-4). The Process Value (PV)
indicates the actual temperature of the Heating Element. The Set Value (SV) is the desired
temperature. You can set the temperature from ambient to 100
°
C with 3
°
C accuracy. The
Set Value is set at the Asymtek factory, however you may change it at any time.
To turn the Temperature Controller ON:
1.
Follow proper procedures to turn ON your dispensing system.
2.
If using the HT-2000 Temperature Controller, consult your service technician to
see what other system elements it controls.
3.
Make certain that the Heating Element is present.
4.
Press the switch on the Temperature Controller front panel to ❙.
To turn only the Temperature Controller OFF:
1.
Press the switch on the Temperature Controller front panel to
0
.