Martel-electronics MasterCAL Manuel d'utilisateur

MasterCAL Calibrator Users Manual June 2004 © 2004 Beta. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Beta

MasterCAL Users Manual viii 18. Connections for Sourcing Pressure ...

MasterCAL Users Manual 90 Using the Built-in Calculator For solving mathematical equations that involve the calibrator’s source or measured value, you

Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications 91 Using the Calculator to Set the Source Value When you store to SOURCE, the calibrator presents you wit

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Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications 93 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT MEASSOURCESETUPmAVVHzTCRTD7894561230.BLACKREDMe

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MasterCAL Users Manual 96 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT MEASSOURCESETUPmAVVHzTCRTD7894561230.BlackRedMeasureResistanceENTERCL

Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications 97 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT MEASSOURCESETUPmAVVHzTCRTD7894561230.RedBlackMe

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Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications 99 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT MEASSOURCESETUPmAVVHzTCRTD7894561230.OutputInpu

1 Calibrator Introduction The Beta MasterCAL Calibrator (hereafter referred to as the calibrator) is a battery-powered, hand-held instrument tha

MasterCAL Users Manual 100 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT MEASSOURCESETUPmAVVHzTCRTD7894561230.BlackRedMeasureFrequencyENTERCL

Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications 101 Replacing the Battery Pack Replace the battery pack when it no longer holds a charge for the rated in

MasterCAL Users Manual 102 Internal Lithium Backup Battery A lithium battery maintains the memory contents and Setup settings. The normal service life

Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications 103 If the calibrator will not turn on, check for a dead battery or unplugged battery eliminator. If the

MasterCAL Users Manual 104 Replacement Parts Table 9 lists the Beta part number of each user-replaceable part for Model MasterCAL. See “Standard Equip

Calibrator Accessories 105 Accessories The accessories listed below are compatible with the MasterCAL calibrator. For more information about th

MasterCAL Users Manual 106 • Fluke 80i-1010 Clamp-on DC/AC Current Probe • Fluke 80i-500s Clamp-on AC Current Probe (requires the Y9108 adapter) •

Calibrator Specifications 107 DC Voltage Measurement Range Resolution % of Reading +% of Full Scale 1 Year 2 Year 110 mV 1 µV 0.025% +

MasterCAL Users Manual 108 AC Voltage Measurement Frequency Range % of Reading + Number of Counts 1 Year 2 Year 20 Hz to 40 Hz 2% + 10 2% + 10 4

Calibrator Specifications 109 DC Current Measurement Range Resolution % of Reading +% of Full Scale 1 Year 2 Year 30 mA 1 µA 0.01% + 0

MasterCAL Users Manual 2 The ability to automatically log up to 8,000 data points. A serial computer interface for uploading/downloading tasks, lists,

MasterCAL Users Manual 110 Continuity Testing Tone Resistance Continuous tone May or may not get tone No tone <25 Ω 25 to 400 Ω >400 Ω Frequency

Calibrator Specifications 111 DC Voltage Output Range Resolution % of Output + % of Full Scale 1 Year 2 Year 110 mV 1 µV 0.01% + 0.0

MasterCAL Users Manual 112 DC Current Output Range/Mode Resolution % of Output + % of Full Scale 1 Year 2 Year 22 mA/ Source mA 1 µA 0.01% +

Calibrator Specifications 113 Resistance Sourcing Range Resolution % of Output + ohms 1 Year 2 Year 11.000 Ω 1 mΩ 0.01% + 0.02 0.02% +

MasterCAL Users Manual 114 Frequency Sourcing Range Accuracy 1 and 2 Year 0.00 Hz to 10.99 Hz 0.01 Hz 11.00 Hz to 109.99 Hz 0.1 Hz 110.0 Hz to 109

Calibrator Specifications 115 Temperature, Thermocouples Type Range °C Measure °C Source °C 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year E -250 to -200

MasterCAL Users Manual 116 Temperature, Thermocouples (cont) Type Range °C Measure °C Source °C 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year B 600 to 800 1.3

Calibrator Specifications 117 Temperature, Thermocouples (cont) Type Range °C Measure °C Source °C 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year U -200 to

MasterCAL Users Manual 118 Temperature, Resistance Temperature Detectors Temperature, RTDs Type (α) Range °C Measure °C Source °C 1 Year 2 Year

Calibrator Specifications 119 Temperature, Resistance Temperature Detectors (cont) Type (α) Range °C Measure °C Source °C 1 Year 2 Year

Calibrator Standard Equipment 3 damaged or something is missing, contact the place of purchase immediately. To order replacement parts or spares

MasterCAL Users Manual 120 Loop Power Supply Setting 1 Year 2 Year 24 Volt 5% 5% 28 Volt 5% 5% Short circuit protected Maximum Current: 22 mA Ma

Calibrator Specifications 121 Top and Bottom Limits of Ranges with Auto Range On Range, dc V Measure Top of Range Bottom of Range 110 mV ±11

MasterCAL Users Manual 122 Top and Bottom Limits of Ranges with Auto Range On (cont) Range, Current Measure 22 mA +22.000 mA 0.000 mA 110 mA +110.0

Calibrator Specifications 123 General Specifications Display: 240 by 200 pixel graphic LCD, 70 x 58 mm. Power: Internal battery pack: NiMH, 7

MasterCAL Users Manual 124 RF Fields: Accuracy for all functions is not specified in RF fields >3 V/m Accuracy for thermocouple measurement is not

Calibrator Specifications 125 1009080706050403020100-20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140Temperature (˚F)Temperature (˚C)%RH-4-20030 40 50 60= Normal O

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127 Index W, 7, 12, 20, 36, 43 4 to 20 ma transmitter simulating, 48 —A— Accessories, 102 As found test data, 68 As left test data, 74 Auto backlig

MasterCAL Users Manual 128 format, 24 Display, 17 Display language selecting, 24 —F— Frequency measuring, 28 sourcing, 46 —H— HART mode, 1, 68 —J— Ja

Index (continued) 129 —S— Safety information, 7 Saving results, 81 Scale softkey for measure, 41, 42 temperature, 34, 39 Scale softkey, 41 Servi

MasterCAL Users Manual 4 Table 1. Summary of Source and Measure Functions Function Measure Source vdc V 0 V to +/-300 V 0 V to 15 V (10 mA max) hac

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Calibrator Standard Equipment 5 Jumper(2 Black)AC20Test Clip(2 Red and 2 Black)TP20Test Probe(1 Red and 1 Black)7894561230.VVHzTCRTDCLEAR(ZERO)E

MasterCAL Users Manual 6 BP7235Nickel-Metal HydrideBattery PackHARTInterfaceCableUsersManual+HART ModeUsers Guideon CDBC7217Battery Charger ot02f.eps

Calibrator Safety Information 7 Safety Information This calibrator is designed and tested in accordance with IEC1010-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 101

MasterCAL Users Manual 8 Safety Information (cont) A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user; a Caution identifies con

Calibrator Safety Information 9 Safety Information (cont) WWarning (cont) • Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the calibrat

WARRANTY Martel Electronics Corporation warrants all products against material defects and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months after the

MasterCAL Users Manual 10 Getting Started Exercise The following is a brief getting started exercise that will make it easier to understand the instru

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MasterCAL Users Manual 12 Operating Features Input and Output Jacks Figure 5 shows the calibrator input and output jacks. Table 2 explains their use.

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MasterCAL Users Manual 14 Keys Figure 6 shows the calibrator keys and Table 3 explains their functions. The softkeys are the four unmarked blue keys j

Calibrator Operating Features 15 Table 3. Key Functions No. Name Description 1 M key Cycles the calibrator through MEASURE, SOURCE, and MEASU

MasterCAL Users Manual 16 Table 3. Key Functions (cont) No. Name Description 10 u, d, L, and R keys • Adjust the display contrast. • Make choic

Calibrator Operating Features 17 Display Figure 7 shows the features of a typical display. The display shown is MEASURE mode. Near the top of th

MasterCAL Users Manual 18 Measured ValueSoftkey LabelsStatus BarTime and Date DisplayBattery GaugeLoop Power AnnunciatorMode IndicatorCustom Units Ind

Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 19 Setting Up the Calibrator Using the Strap and Bail After you unpack the calibrator, attach its carrying

i Table of Contents Title Page Introduction...

MasterCAL Users Manual 20 Charging the Battery wBefore you use the calibrator for the first time, charge its battery pack in the external battery char

Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 21 BATTERY ACCESSBATTERY ACCESSBATTERY ACCESSBATTERY ACCESSBATTERY ACCESSBATTERY ACCESS1234 gj9f.eps Figure

MasterCAL Users Manual 22 Battery Life The calibrator senses which battery is installed (standard NiMH, or optional Ni-Cd model BP 7217). If the NiMH

Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 23 Preserving Battery Life An optional Auto Battery Save feature turns the calibrator off after a selected

MasterCAL Users Manual 24 Where ac power is available, you can use the optional Fluke Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator to conserve battery power. When

Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 25 Proceed as follows to set up the time and date displays: 1. Press s. 2. Press the Next Page softkey.

MasterCAL Users Manual 26 Using the Backlight Press C to toggle the display backlight on and off. When the backlight is on, the G symbol shows at the

Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 27 4. Press eor the Choices softkey. The display appears as follows: gj40s.eps 5. The ID string is shown

MasterCAL Users Manual 28 Using Measure Mode Note To achieve best noise rejection and highest accuracy performance, do not use the battery eliminator,

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MasterCAL Users Manual ii Adjusting the Display Contrast ... 24 Displa

MasterCAL Users Manual 30 Note When measuring frequency, you are prompted to select a frequency range. If you expect the frequency you are measuring t

Calibrator Using Measure Mode 31 Caution To avoid mechanically damaging the pressure module, never apply more than 10 ft.-lb. of torque between

MasterCAL Users Manual 32 1. Connect a pressure module to the calibrator as shown in Figure 11. The threads on the pressure modules accept standard ¼

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MasterCAL Users Manual 34 Measuring Temperature Using Thermocouples The calibrator supports eleven standard thermocouples, each identified with an alp

Calibrator Using Measure Mode 35 Table 5. Thermocouple Types Accepted Type Positive Lead Positive Lead (H) Color Negative Lead Specified Ra

MasterCAL Users Manual 36 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT Process TemperatureWarning 30V maximum to TC Miniplug gj12f.eps Figu

Calibrator Using Measure Mode 37 Using Resistance-Temperature Detectors (RTDs) The calibrator accepts RTD types shown in Table 6. RTDs are chara

MasterCAL Users Manual 38 To measure temperature using an RTD input, proceed as follows: 1. If necessary, press M for MEASURE mode. 2. Press t. Cho

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Contents (continued) iii Stepping and Ramping the Output Value ... 63 Using Manua

MasterCAL Users Manual 40 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT TCmA mAVVRTDRT

Calibrator Using Measure Mode 41 Measurement Scale This feature lets you scale the measurements in accordance with a particular process instrume

MasterCAL Users Manual 42 Square-Law Process Variables When you select √ within scaling, the calibrator takes the square root of its input and display

Calibrator Using Measure Mode 43 Measuring or Sourcing with Custom Units wWarning To avoid possible electric shock, when using Custom Units for

MasterCAL Users Manual 44 Using the 700-IV Current Shunt To source and measure current simultaneously, you need to use a current shunt and use the vol

Calibrator Using Measure Mode 45 Note If a measurement falls outside a random noise window, a new average is started. If damping is turned off,

MasterCAL Users Manual 46 Using Source Mode The operating mode (i.e., MEASURE, SOURCE) is shown in a reverse-video bar on the display. If the calibrat

Calibrator Using Source Mode 47 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT Re

MasterCAL Users Manual 48 Simulating a 4 to 20 mA Transmitter You can configure the calibrator as a load on a current loop through the SOURCE mA funct

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MasterCAL Users Manual iv In Case of Difficulty ...

MasterCAL Users Manual 50 Supplying Loop Power The calibrator supplies loop power at 28 V or 24 V dc through an internal series resistance of 250 Ω. T

Calibrator Using Source Mode 51 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT MEASSOURCESETUPmAVVHzTCRTD7894561230.RedTEST DC PWR+–+––+

MasterCAL Users Manual 52 Sourcing Pressure The calibrator provides a source pressure display function that requires the use of an external pressure h

Calibrator Using Source Mode 53 1. Connect a pressure module and pressure source to the calibrator as Figure 18 shows. The threads on the press

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Calibrator Using Source Mode 55 Simulating Thermocouples Note Refer to “Measuring Temperature” earlier in the manual for a table of data relatin

MasterCAL Users Manual 56 Simulating RTDs Note Refer to Table 6 for information about RTD (Resistance-Temperature Detector) types supported by the cal

Calibrator Using Source Mode 57 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT MEASSOURCESETUPmAVVHzTCRTD7894561230.TEST DC PWR++––+Colo

MasterCAL Users Manual 58 124TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT -PS+PSM-IN+

Calibrator Using Source Mode 59 Sourcing Temperature using a Hart Scientific Drywell The Beta MasterCAL can source temperature using a Hart Scie

v List of Tables Table Title Page 1. Summary of Source and Measure Functions ...

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Calibrator Using Source Mode 61 Be sure the drywell is configured for serial communication at 2400, 4800, or 9600 bits per second. Other rates a

MasterCAL Users Manual 62 Note When the MasterCAL is set to display temperatures in Kelvin, the drywell readout will show Celsius, and when the Master

Calibrator Using Source Mode 63 5. Use the numeric keypad to enter the 0% of scale value (0% Value). 6. Press e. 7. Use the numeric keypad to

MasterCAL Users Manual 64 Using Auto Step To have the calibrator make a sequence of steps automatically, either once through the sequence or repetitiv

Calibrator Using Source Mode 65 Ramping the Output Ramping sweeps the source up or down in value. Use the ramp feature to check a limit switch o

MasterCAL Users Manual 66 7. Press the Ramp softkey. The display changes to the following: gj41s.eps 8. Fill in the parameters as prompted. Enter t

Calibrator Using Source Mode 67 TCmA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT MEASSOURCESETUPmAVVHzTCRTD7894561230.Input4 – 20 mATrip R

MasterCAL Users Manual 68 Simultaneous Measure/Source Use the MEASURE/SOURCE mode to calibrate or emulate a process instrument. Press M so that a spli

Calibrator Simultaneous Measure/Source 69 Table 7. Simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Disabled Measure Function Source Funct

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MasterCAL Users Manual 70 Table 8. Simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Enabled Measure Function Source Function dc V mA Freq Ω TC

Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument 71 Calibrating a Process Instrument Note To calibrate a HART-capable transmitter using the built-in

MasterCAL Users Manual 72 8. Press M for MEASURE/SOURCE mode. The display changes to: gj42s.eps 9. Press the As Found softkey, followed by the Inst

Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument 73 mA mAVVRTDRTDSOURCE300VMAX30VMAX30VMAX30VMAXMEASCAT MEASSOURCESETUPmAVVHzTCRTD7894561230.BlackPo

MasterCAL Users Manual 74 11. If the process instrument needs more time to settle than the calibrator’s normal settling time (about 2 seconds) at eac

Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument 75 16. Press the Done softkey to accept the calibration parameters. The display changes to: gj46s.

MasterCAL Users Manual 76 19. In the results summary test, failures are highlighted. An adjustment is required in this example because three tests sh

Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument 77 4. Adjust the transmitter output for 20 mA. 5. If the span was adjusted in step 4, you must go

MasterCAL Users Manual 78 Test Comments The calibrator runs tasks (custom procedures) that are developed using a host computer and compatible applicat

Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument 79 Calibrating a Limit Switch The procedure to calibrate a limit switch also uses the As Found and A

vii List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. Standard Equipment...

MasterCAL Users Manual 80 The procedure for testing a pressure limit switch follows. The switch in this example sets at a high limit of 10 psi. The se

Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument 81 16. Set Trip Function to Trip Cont by cycling through the choices with the e key. 17. Press th

MasterCAL Users Manual 82 Transmitter Mode You can set up the calibrator so that a varying input (MEASURE) controls the output (SOURCE), like a transm

Calibrator Transmitter Mode 83 7. Press M for SOURCE mode. 8. Press the appropriate function key for the control output (e.g., v or m). If the

MasterCAL Users Manual 84 Memory Operations Saving Results As Found/As Left test results are automatically saved at the end of each test routine. Any

Calibrator Memory Operations 85 gj50s.eps Enter alphanumeric characters into the highlighted field with the optional bar code wand or the calib

MasterCAL Users Manual 86 Reviewing Memory Press the More Choices softkey until Review Memory appears, then press the Review Memory softkey to recall

Calibrator Memory Operations 87 Proceed as follows to log data: 1. If necessary, press M for MEASURE mode. 2. Press the More Choices softkey.

MasterCAL Users Manual 88 8. After you enter your choice of duration, you can see how much memory that duration would consume. See the Memory Used an

Calibrator Memory Operations 89 Recording Min and Max Measurements You can set the display to record and show the maximum and minimum readings.