Roland Reiss, Sebastian Deiries
This article explores the innovative use of industrial PLCs, specifically Beckhoff models, for precise cryogenic control. It highlights the features such as high-precision temperature measurement using PT100 and LakeShore Cernox sensors. The system is capable of delivering temperature resolutions to 10mK for PT100 and under 1mK at 160K for Cernox sensors. With EtherCAT technology and a user-friendly graphical interface, this setup promises exceptional control loop stability and performance, overcoming challenges of cryogenic applications.
Roland Reiss, Sebastian Deiries
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The Millikelvin Challenge—Cryogenic Control with Industrial PLCs Roland Reiss, Sebastian Deiries
Cryogenic Controller • Beckhoff Programmable Logic Control (PLC) • EtherCAT field bus (100Mbit/s) • 24 bit analog input modules • 24V/4A PWM outputs • Features • Precision temperature measurement • Graphical User Interface • Sensors • PT100..PT1000 RTDs • LakeShore Cernox RTDs • LakeShore DT-670 Si diodes • Edwards WRG (vacuum)
Performance • Temperature resolution • PT100: 10mK • Cernox: <1mK (at 160K) • Temperature accuracy • Only limited by vendor calibration data • Control loop stability • ± 5mK pp