Thermocouple Conditioner and
Setpoint Controller
a
AD596*/AD597*
FUNCTIO NAL BLO CK D IAGRAM
FEATURES
Low Cost
TO -100
Operates w ith Type J (AD596) or Type K (AD597)
Therm ocouples
–ALM
Built-In Ice Point Com pensation
Tem perature Proportional Operation – 10 m V/؇C
Tem perature Setpoint Operation – ON/ OFF
Program m able Sw itching Hysteresis
High Im pedance Differential Input
–IN
+ALM
–
G
V+
+IN
+
ICE
POINT
COMP
–
+
+ A
G
+
GENERAL D ESCRIP TIO N
AD596/
AD597
V
OUT
HYS
T he AD596/AD597 is a monolithic temperature setpoint con-
troller that has been optimized for use at elevated temperatures
such as those found in oven control applications. T he device
cold junction compensates and amplifies a type J or K thermo-
couple input to derive an internal signal proportional to tem-
perature. The internal signal is then compared with an externally
applied setpoint voltage to yield a low impedance switched output
voltage. Dead-Band or switching hysteresis can be programmed
using a single external resistor. Alternately, the AD596/AD597 can
be configured to provide a voltage output (10 mV/°C) directly from
a type J or K thermocouple signal. It can also be used as a stand-
alone voltage output temperature sensor.
FB
GND
V–
SO IC
AD597
–IN
+IN
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
–
–
+
+
G
+
V+
V
HYS
GND
V–
+
A
T he AD596/AD597 can be powered with a single supply from
+5 V to +30 V, or dual supplies up to a total span of 36 V.
T ypical quiescent supply current is 160 µA, which minimizes
self-heating errors.
G
OUT
T he AD596/AD597 H package option includes a thermocouple
failure alarm that indicates an open thermocouple lead when
operated in the temperature proportional measurement mode.
T he alarm output has a flexible format which can be used to
drive relays, LEDs or T T L logic.
FB
ICE POINT
COMP
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
T he device is packaged in a reliability qualified, cost effective
10-pin metal can or SOIC and is trimmed to operate over an
ambient temperature range from +25°C to +100°C. Operation
over an extended ambient temperature range is possible with
slightly reduced accuracy. T he AD596 will amplify thermo-
couple signals covering the entire –200°C to +760°C tempera-
ture range recommended for type J thermocouples while the
AD597 can accommodate –200°C to +1250°C type K inputs.
P RO D UCT H IGH LIGH TS
1. T he AD596/AD597 provides cold junction compensation
and a high gain amplifier which can be used as a setpoint
comparator.
2. T he input stage of the AD596/AD597 is a high quality in-
strumentation amplifier that allows the thermocouple to float
over most of the supply voltage range.
3. Linearization not required for thermocouple temperatures
T he AD596/AD597 has a calibration accuracy of ±4°C at an
ambient temperature of 60°C and an ambient temperature
stability specification of 0.05°C/°C from +25°C to +100°C. If
higher accuracy, or a lower ambient operating temperature is
required, either the AD594 (J thermocouple) or AD595 (K
thermocouple) should be considered.
close to 175°C (+100°C to +540°C for AD596).
4. Cold junction compensation is optimized for ambient tem-
peratures ranging from +25°C to +100°C.
5. In the stand-alone mode, the AD596/AD597 produces an
output voltage that indicates its own temperature.
*P r otected by U.S. P atent No. 4,029,974.
REV. B
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