Method and apparatus for calibrating and controlling multiple heaters

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5280422
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07609390

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Multiple heaters are calibrated and controlled by a microcomputer, and a multiplexer of this system. The heaters are sequentially sampled and resistance calculated from voltage and current measurements. The operator enters a temperature for the calculated resistance to establish a calibrated resistance value. During run, the computer energizes and samples each heater to calculate its resistance. The calculated resistance is divided by the calibrated resistance to determine a resistance ratio. A look-up table is stored in the computer having resistance ratios for corresponding temperatures. The computer compares the calculated ratio to that of the look-up table to determine actual heater temperatures. Based upon heater temperatures, the computer controls energization of the heaters until set points are achieved.

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WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY12001 LACKLAND ROAD ST LOUIS MO 63146

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Datta, James R Winona, MN 3 329
Moe, John L Winona, MN 3 324

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