Description
Part #MIS121-4038
Midmark Part #015-1680-00
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- 1/4 MPT
- Stainless steel housing
- Range: ~1.07K? to 1.1OK? @ 25°C (Positive Temperature Coefficient)
- Includes 18-1/2" long wire with connector
- See Notes below for Serial #'s this part fits
Fits: Rear Chamber Port
Model(s) This Part Fits: M11, M11D, M9, M9D
Notes: CHECK SERIAL NUMBERS HERE:
- Fits M9-020 thru -022 with Serial # prefixes RN, RP, RR & V
- Fits M9D-020 thru -022 with Serial # prefixes RW, RX & V
- Fits M11-020 thru -022 with Serial # prefixes RS, RT, RV & V
- Fits M11D-020 thru -022 with Serial # prefixes RY, RZ & V
The M11 Temperature Sensor is located in the back of the chamber.
How To Test the Temperature Sensor
Warning: Power Must Not Be Present When Taking Resistance Readings. Disconnect power to the unit before performing this test.
Note: Let the unit cool down before testing. The Temperature Sensor must be tested at room temperature (25°C or 77°F)
- Disconnect the Temperature Sensor wire harness from the J12 connector on the PC Board
- Set the volt/ohm meter to 2k ohms
- Place the multimeter probes on the red and white wires of the Temperature Sensor wire harness
Your reading on your meter should be between 1.07K? to 1.1OK?. If it is outside of this range, replacement Of your M11 Temperature Probe is required
What The M11 Temperature Sensor Does
This sensor monitors the chamber temperature during the Heat-up and Sterilization Modes, and send this information back to the PC Board.
Based on this feed back, the PC Board turns the heating element On and Off as needed
Service Tip: Residue can build up on the Probe of the sensor causing false temperature readings.
If a temperature related malfunction occurs, clean the probe with an abrasive pad (Scotch Brite White Or Pink)
How The Newer Style Midmark M11 Temperature Sensor Works
The Temperature Sensor on the Newer Midmark M11 Autoclaves provides feed back to the PC Board about the conditions inside the chamber
Here is what it does during each cycle
Mode |
What The Temperature Sensor Does |
During the FILL Mode |
The Temperature Sensor is not monitored |
During the Heat-Up & Sterilization Modes |
The temperature sensor continually monitors the chamber temperature and transmits this information to the PC board. The PC board turns the heating element ON / OFF based on the readings from the temperature sensor |
During The VENT Mode |
The temperature sensor continually monitors the chamber temperature and transmits this information to the PC board |
During The DRYING Mode |
The temperature sensor continually monitors the chamber temperature and transmits this information to the PC board. If the temperature exceeds 240°F (115°C), the PC board stops the current flow to the heating element until the temperature drops |