T-dependent measurements

Using manipulator heater to set sample temperature

Lakeshore Temperature Controller (Lakeshore TC)
  1. Make sure that Contol A LED is on (the coldfinger temperature will be used as a reference).

  2. On the Lakeshore TC press Setpoint button (6).

  3. Dial in the desired temperature for coldfinger (A)*. Sample temperature will be ~10 deg higher.

  4. Press Enter.

  5. Press Heater Range button and select power. Start with low, if it is not enough - try medium.

  6. Press Enter.

Find below an approximate table of correspondence between A and B temperatures.

A temperature, K
B temperature, K
Heater range

10

19.5

low

18

25

?

24

30

med

29

35.2

med

33.1

40

med

37

45

med

41

50

med

45.3

55.2?

med

49

60

med

57

70.5

high

85

100

high

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