Lake Shore DRC-93C
The Lake Shore DRC-93C is a temperature controller designed for cryogenic research and industrial applications. It provides precise and stable temperature control over a wide range, utilizing advanced PID control algorithms and flexible sensor inputs. Ideal for demanding low-temperature environments.
- Model
- Lake Shore DRC-93C
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,100
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- DRC-93C
This unit
The Lake Shore DRC-93C is a microprocessor-based temperature controller delivering three-term analog PID control for cryogenic research and industrial temperature regulation. It accommodates one or two interchangeable sensor input cards and provides dual five-digit displays with direct temperature readout in Kelvin, Celsius, or Fahrenheit when paired with compatible sensors like the DT-470 Series.
Technical Specifications Control Architecture
Three-term PID control with proportional (GAIN), integral (RESET), and derivative (RATE) parameters, each adjustable from 0.1 to 99
16-bit analog-to-digital converter with 100 microvolt resolution Sensor Inputs & Display
Accepts one or two input cards; cards may differ in type for multimodal sensing
Compatible with silicon sensors (9210-3, 9220-3) or proprietary Gallium-Aluminum-Arsenide sensors
Optional 8229 Scanner Card extends capacity to 6 sensors
Dual five-digit displays; 0.01 K resolution above 100 K, 0.001 K below 100 K
Optional High Resolution Setpoint mode: 0.01 K above 40 K, 0.001 K below 28 K (DT-470 series)
Direct sensor voltage display to 100 microvolt resolution; ohms and nanofarads also supported Setpoint Control
Standard setpoint settability: 0.1 degrees
Optional High Resolution Setpoint: 0.01 degrees above 100 K, 0.001 degrees below 100 K
Five-digit setpoint entry in temperature units; range determined by input card Heater Output
Maximum output: 50 watts into 50 ohm load
Digital bar graph displays power as percentage of selected range
Rear-panel rheostat enables maximum power limiting
Optional W60 output stage: 60 watts into 25 ohm load Programming & Control
Internal program memory: up to 99 steps
Math functions integrated
IEEE-488 interface standard for remote control of all front-panel functions and dual-input data access
Key Features
Flexible sensor input architecture with mixed card types
Dual independent sensor displays with selectable units
High-resolution temperature setting and monitoring for low-temperature applications
Field-adjustable heater power limiting
Typical Applications Cryogenic material characterization, helium liquefier operation, dilution refrigerator control, materials science research, industrial temperature management in low-temperature environments.
Compatibility & Integration Standard IEEE-488 GPIB interface enables networked instrument control and automated data logging. Compatible sensor ecosystems include DT-470 diode sensors and silicon resistance thermometers.
Lake Shore DRC-93C — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Lake Shore DRC-93C. Calibration covers I/O channel accuracy per specification, analog output and input calibration to rated accuracy, and functional communication interface test (serial, Ethernet, fieldbus). All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Lake Shore DRC-93C faults: blown I/O fuses, failed analog modules, power supply capacitor failure. Common faults include blown I/O protection fuses, failed analog I/O modules, power supply capacitor failure, and serial or Ethernet communication port damage.
Lake Shore DRC-93C price
This Lake Shore DRC-93C is listed at $1,100. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Lake Shore DRC-93C calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Lake Shore DRC-93C is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers I/O channel accuracy per specification, analog output and input calibration to rated accuracy, and functional communication interface test (serial, Ethernet, fieldbus). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
