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1. SETUP key Enters and exits Setup mode to modify operating parameters Softkeys Perform the function defined by the label above each key on the display GG key Turns the backlight on and off Selects the pressure measurement or sourcing function sourcing functions Toggles between HART communication mode and analog operation In calculator mode this key provides the square root function Clears a partial data entry or zeros the output when in the SOURCE mode When using a pressure module zeros the pressure module reading key Selects TC thermocouple or RTD resistance temperature detector measurement or 15 MasterCAL Users Manual Table 3 Key Functions cont a e Adjust the display contrast e Make choices from lists on the display e Increase or decrease the source level when using the step feature e In calculator mode provide arithmetic functions x ENTER key Terminates a numeric entry when setting a source value or on your choice in a list In calculator mode provides the equals arithmetic operator A key Toggles between resistance and continuity functions in MEASURE mode or selects the resistance function in SOURCE mode Numeric keypad Used whenever a numeric entry is required 14 Lin key Toggles between ac voltage and frequency functions in MEASURE mode or selects frequency output in SOURCE mode V key Selects the dc voltage function in MEASURE mode or selects dc v
2. When you turn on the calibrator it powers up in the dc voltage measurement function Figure 10 shows electrical measurement connections To select an electrical measurement function from either SOURCE or MEASURE SOURCE mode first press for MEASURE mode then proceed as follows 1 Press ma for current for dc voltage i once for ac voltage or twice for frequency or a for resistance Calibrator Using Measure Mode Ce Su d n gj10f eps Figure 10 Electrical Measurement Connections 29 MasterCAL Users Manual Note When measuring frequency you are prompted to select a frequency range If you expect the frequency you are measuring to be below 20 Hz press to select the lower frequency range then press ENTER 2 Connect the test leads as shown in Figure 10 depending on the measurement function Testing Continuity When testing continuity the beeper sounds and the word Short appears on the display when the resistance between the Q MEAS jack and its common jack is less than 25 Q The word Open appears when the resistance is greater than 400 Q Proceed as follows to test continuity 1 Remove power from the circuit to be tested 2 If necessary press for MEASURE mode 3 Press L i_ twice so that Open appears 4 Connect the calibrator to the circuit to be tested as Figure 10 shows 30 Measuring Pressure Many ranges and types of pressure mod
3. or key followed by _ENZER to select the desired thermocouple type Calibrator Using Source Mode Press the or key followed by _ENIER to select Linear T default or Linear mV for calibrating a temperature transmitter that responds linearly to millivolt inputs Enter the temperature you want to simulate as prompted by the display and press _ENZER Note If you use copper wire instead of thermocouple wire the reference junction is no longer inside the calibrator The reference junction is moved to the instrument transmitter indicator controller etc input terminals You must measure this external reference temperature accurately and enter it into the calibrator Do this by pressing and setting Ref Junc Compensat and Ref Junc Temp After you enter the external reference temperature the calibrator corrects all voltages to compensate for this new reference junction temperature 55 MasterCAL Users Manual Simulating RTDs Note Refer to Table 6 for information about RTD Resistance Temperature Detector types supported by the calibrator Connect the calibrator to the instrument under test as shown in Figure 20 The figure shows connections for two three or four wire transmitters For three or four wire transmitters use the 4 inch long stackable jumper cables to connect the third and fourth wires at the source V Q RTD jacks 56 Proceed as follows to simulate
4. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Connections for Sourcing Pressure Connections for Simulating a Thermocouple sssesseesseeseeesreiesiesirssiretnnetnnetnnetnnenntennennena Connections for Simulating an RTD Sourcing Temperature using Drywell Checking a Relay Output Trip Alarm Calibrating a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter Limit Switch Terminologie Calibrating a Chart Recorder s ss0s11 Measuring Voltage Drop sssssceceereee Monitoring AC Line Voltage and Frequency cccceeeceeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseaeeeeaeeteeeeeaeers Calibrating a Current to Pressure I P Transmitter Measuring the Output Current of a Transmitter Measuring a Precision Resistor Sourcing Resistance eseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenee Checking a Switch Checking a Tachometer ceeeeeeee Calibrating a Pressure to Current P I Transmitter Calibrating a mV to Current Transmitter Checking a Vortex Sheeding Flowmeter LCD Operating Environment Specification viii Introduction The Beta MasterCAL Calibrator hereafter referred to as the calibrator is a battery powered hand held instrument that measures and sources electrical and physical parameters and provides basic HART communicator functions when used with HART capable transmitters Refer to the MasterCAL HART Mode Users Guide for instructions o
5. Backlight Off is activated the RJ symbol shows at the top of the display To automatically turn off the backlight after a set time proceed as follows 1 Press ew 2 Press to highlight Off following Auto Backlight Off 3 Press _ENIER Jor the Choices softkey 4 Press to highlight On then press ENTER J 5 To accept the timeout period shown on the display press Done to exit and do not go on to step 6 6 To change the timeout period press to highlight the timeout period following Backlight Timeout 26 7 Press _ENIER Jor the Choices softkey 8 Enter your choice of timeout period in minutes accepted range 1 to 120 minutes 9 Press the Done softkey 10 Press the Done softkey or eru to exit Setup mode Personalizing the Calibrator You can load your name or some other alphanumeric identifier into the calibrator to be displayed at power up and in saved results Proceed as follows to load an identifier 1 Press ew 2 Press Next Page twice 3 Press to move the cursor to the same line as ID 4 Press _ENIER Jor the Choices softkey The 8 display appears as follows 9 Select character and press ENTER BeBCDEFGHI J kK LMM OP Ros T UW We Y 2 AF a Back Abort Space Space Done gj40s eps 5 The ID string is shown at the bottom of the boxed area To erase a character press the Back Space softkey To erase the whole string pre
6. fittings or adapters To avoid damaging the pressure module from overpressure never apply pressure above the rated maximum printed on the pressure module To avoid damaging the pressure module from corrosion use it only with specified materials Refer to the printing on the pressure module or the pressure module instruction sheet for the acceptable material compatibility Connect a pressure module and pressure source to the calibrator as Figure 18 shows The threads on the pressure modules accept 14 NPT fittings Use the supplied 14 NPT to 4 ISO adapter if necessary If necessary press for SOURCE mode Press amp The calibrator automatically senses which pressure module is attached and sets its range accordingly Zero the pressure module as described in the module s Instruction Sheet Modules vary in zeroing procedures depending on module type You MUST perform this step before you execute a task that sources or measures pressure Pressurize the pressure line with the pressure source to the desired level as shown on the display If desired you can change pressure display units to psi mHg inHg MH O inH O inH O 60 F ftH O bar g cm or Pa Metric units kPa mmHg etc are shown in Setup mode in their Calibrator Using Source Mode base units Pa mHg etc Change the pressure display units as follows a Press few b Press Next Page twice c Press ENTER with the cursor on Pressure Unit
7. simultaneously when Loop Power is disabled Table 8 shows the functions you can use simultaneously when Loop Power is enabled You can use the Step or Auto Step features to adjust the output in MEASURE SOURCE mode or you can use the calibration routine provided when you press the As Found softkey The following two softkeys displayed in MEASURE SOURCE mode are for use in calibrating a process instrument e Ae Found which lets you set up a calibration routine to obtain and record as found data e Auto Step which lets you set up the calibrator for auto stepping as previously described Instructions for calibrating a process instrument follow Calibrator Simultaneous Measure Source Table 7 Simultaneous MEASURE SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Disabled Measure Function Source Function Frequency pang f Low Frequency 200 III TI Con O 69 MasterCAL Users Manual Table 8 Simultaneous MEASURE SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Enabled Measure Function Source Function RECH EE E EECREECR E EESESE rene PP PP 70 Calibrating a Process Instrument Note To calibrate a HART capable transmitter using the built in HART interface you use a different procedure than the one that follows See the HART Mode Users Guide for instructions When the calibrator is in simultaneous MEASURE SOURCE mode a built in calibration routine is activated when you press the As Found softkey As Foun
8. 944632 MasterCAL Users Manual on CD MasterCAL HART Mode Users Guide on CD MasterCAL Users Manual Table 1 Summary of Source and Measure Functions 0 V to 300 V O V to 15 V 10 mA max ac V O V to 300 V rms 20 Hz to 5 kHz Frequency 1 Hz to 1 kHz 100 mV to 300 V rms 0 1 V to 10 V p p sine wave or peak square 1 kHz to 30 kHz 0 5 V to 30 V rms wave 0 Hz to 50 kHz 30 kHz to 50 kHz 1 V to 30 V rms Okt J Thermocouple Ler JRTD 100 Q Platinum 3926 100 Q Platinum 385 120 Q Nickel 672 200 Q Platinum 385 500 Q Platinum 385 1000 Q Platinum 385 10 Q Copper 427 100 Q Platinum 3916 2 Pressure 27 modules ranging from 0 to 10 in H O Note 2 5 kPa to 0 to 10 000 psi 69 000 kPa 24 or 28 V 22 mA man Note Use an external hand pump or other pressure source as a pressure stimulus for the source pressure function Calibrator Standard Equipment Test Clip 2 Red and 2 Black TL24 ra Test Leads 2 Red and 2 Black Jumper 2 Black Test Probe 1 Red and 1 Black ot01f eps Figure 1 Standard Equipment MasterCAL Users Manual BC7217 Battery Charger Q ickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack Users Manual BP7235 HART Mode Users Guide on CD SW Interface Cable Standard Equipment cont ot02f eps Calibrator Safety Information Safety Information this manual otherwise the protecti
9. adapter e Fluke 80i 1000s Clamp on AC Current Probe requires the Y91008 adapter e Fluke 80i kW Current and Power Probe Specifications All specifications apply from 18 C to 28 C unless stated otherwise All specifications assume a 5 minute warmup period 106 Measurement specifications are valid only when Damping is turned on When damping is turned off or when the AM annunciator is displayed floor specifications are multiplied by 3 Floor specifications are the second part of the specifications usually expressed as of full scale The measure pressure temperature and frequency functions are specified only with damping on The standard specification intervals for the MasterCAL are 1 and 2 years Typical 90 day source and measurement accuracy can be estimated by dividing the 1 year of Reading or of Output specifications by 2 Floor specifications expressed as of f s remain constant To achieve the best noise rejection use battery power and tie all three common jacks together Calibrator Specifications DC Voltage Measurement Resolution 110 V 0 05 0 005 0 1 0 005 300 V 0 05 0 005 0 1 0 005 Temperature Coefficient 0 001 of rdg 0 0015 f s C in the ranges 10 to 18 C and 28 to 50 C Input Impedance 5 MQ Common Mode Error 0 008 f s Common Mode Volt Maximum Input Voltage 300 V rms 107 MasterCAL Users Manual AC Voltage Measurement Frequency R
10. and Minimum Current through Source Resistance 11 Q Range 8 mA dc max 0 1 mA dc min 110 Q Range 8 mA dc max 0 1 mA dc min 1 1 k Q Range 3 mA dc max 0 01 mA dc min 11 kQ Range 1 mA dc max 0 01 mA dc min Common Mode Error 0 008 f s Common Mode Volt Maximum Input Voltage 30 V dc 113 MasterCAL Users Manual Frequency Sourcing Waveform Choices Zero symmetric sine or positive square wave 50 duty cycle Amplitude 0 1 to 10 V pk Amplitude Accuracy 0 Hz to 1099 Hz 3 of output 0 5 f s 1 1 kHz to 10 9 kHz 10 of output 0 5 f s 11 kHz to 50 kHz 30 of output 0 5 f s Maximum Input Voltage 30 V dc 114 Calibrator Specifications Temperature Thermocouples Range C E 250t0 200 13 20 o6 o 200t0 100 os os oa o 20000 os Tou o3 o 6o0to1000 os oe Tou ou 200t0 100 In Tue oe o 20090 os TI os o5 og 0t0o1300 os Tag o3 o _ _ 210t0 100 op os os o 200p0m os Tou o2 o 80to1200 S BT o2 o3 200t0 100 or TI 10o o TI o 20020 os oa os o 400to1200 os os o3 04 1200t01372 Lo JI 10o o3 o T 250t0 200 i7 25 TT E S E oam os oa o3 o 115 MasterCAL Users Manual Temperature Thermocouples cont Range C aen oi tC 100010 1820 og i St o o o o mee Ill aww O os o a o o EES Fots00 o oo f o YS s0020 os o e o o o
11. deeg EES 5 Thermocouple Types Accepted cecceesececeseeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseneeeeeseeeeseseeeeseseeeeseseneeeeeseneess 6 RID Types ACCOpted n cciciscceccesgeccetesesetevesdeesddedenecsceienshdece cedencedevseceedeeereeteeciodrhectesestuernceas 7 Simultaneous MEASURE SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Disabled 8 Simultaneous MEASURE SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Enabled 9 Replacement Eatte gett iets deet d EES cetera ATE MasterCAL Users Manual vi Figure ON EAR BO N Standard Equipment cceccceeseseeeeeeeeseeeeseeeesaeeseeeerias Definition Of Symbols AA Jumper Connections for Demonstration sssseseeeeeeeeeee Measure Source Example ssseseeseeeeeeeereerrseresrsernerrnens Input Output Jacks and Connectors sseeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeene Elements of a Typical Display A Using the Bail and Installing the Gap Removing the Battery and Using the Charger 0001 Electrical Measurement Connections eseeseesseeeeeeeeee Connections for Measuring Pressure cseceeeeeeeeees Measuring Temperature with a Thermocouple 00ss 1 Using a Jumper Correctly 0 cecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeteseaeeenaes Measuring Temperature with an HTD Electrical Sourcing Connections seeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen Connections for Simulating a 4 to 20 mA Transmitter List of Figures Connections for Supplying Loop Power Vil MasterCAL Users Manual 18 19 20 21
12. gt 30 kHz 2 8 V p p Maximum input lt 1 kHz 300 V rms gt 1 kHz 30 V rms Input Impedance 5 MQ For frequency measurement less than 109 99 Hz specifications apply for signals with a slew rate greater than 5 volt millisecond 110 Calibrator Specifications DC Voltage Output Range Resolution of Output of Full Scale 110 mV 0 01 0 005 0 015 0 005 10 uV 0 01 0 005 0 015 0 005 100 uV 0 01 0 005 0 015 0 005 Temperature Coefficient 0 001 of output 0 001 of f s C in the ranges 10 to 18 C and 28 to 50 C Maximum Output Current 10 mA Loading 0 001 f s 1 uV mA Common Mode Error 0 008 f s Common Mode Volt Maximum Input Voltage 30 V dc 111 MasterCAL Users Manual DC Current Output Range Mode Resolution of Output of Full Scale 22 mA Source mA 0 01 0 015 0 02 0 015 22 mA Simulate Transmitter 1uyA 0 02 0 03 0 02 0 03 Current Sink Maximum Burden Voltage 24 V Temperature Coefficient 0 003 of output 0 003 of f s C in the ranges 10 to 18 C and 28 to 50 C Common Mode Error 0 008 f s Common Mode Volt Maximum Input Voltage 30 V dc Specification applies for currents between 2 mA and 22 mA For current below 2 mA typical accuracy is 0 15 of full scale 112 Calibrator Specifications Resistance Sourcing Baal Temperature Coefficient 0 01 of f s C in the ranges 10 to 18 C and 28 to 50 C Maximum
13. in RF fields gt 1 V m Accuracy for ohms RTD source is not specified in RF fields gt 0 5 V m Accuracy for mA dc measurement is not specified in RF fields gt 1 5 V m Designed in accordance with CAT II 300 Volts Pollution Degree 2 IEC 1010 1 ANSI ISA S82 UL3111 and CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 See Safety Information near the front of this manual See the WARRANTY inside front cover Calibrator Specifications RH o 20 To f20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Temperature F d d d d 20 10 0 30 40 50 60 Temperature C P L Storage 20 C C ET Normal Operation 10 C C humidity typical gj37f eps Figure 37 LCD Operating Environment Specification 125 MasterCAL Users Manual 126 A H 4 to 20 ma transmitter simulating 48 A Accessories As found test data eg As left test data Auto backlight timeout battery save timeout Auto step lei B Backlight 26 auto timeout 26 Bail 19 Bar code wand 82 Battery auto save timeout 23 charge life eliminator lithium backup C Calculator Calibration 100 data 99 Cleaning the calibrator 99 Index Communicating with a PC Josi Connections for electrical measurement Continuity testing 30 trip detect during ramping 62 Contrast adjusting display 24 Current measuring sourcing 46 Damping measurements 44 Date display activ
14. is controlling the calibrator the Continue softkey becomes Continue Task Clearing Memory In Setup mode highlight the Clear Memory choice and press to clear all the memory e Saved results e Min Max data e Log data sets A confirmation message appears so that you do not inadvertently erase the memory 89 MasterCAL Users Manual Using the Built in Calculator For solving mathematical equations that involve the calibrator s source or measured value you can use the calibrator s built in calculator The present measure and source values including units are always available to be inserted into an equation at a single keystroke The calibrator keeps measuring and sourcing during calculator operation Start the calculator from the SOURCE MEASURE or MEASURE SOURCE mode by pressing the Calc softkey You may have to press More Choices to get the Calc softkey After you press Calc the display number keys and keys with calculator functions 0 Jand ENTER become an algebraic entry calculator Press Done when you want to resume normal calibrator operation 90 Saving to and Recalling from the Registers When the calibrator is in calculator mode the top half of the display shows three register names and their contents e MEASURE the present measured value e SOURCE the present sourced value e REGISTER temporary storage for your use Insert the contents of any register into a calculation
15. necessary press for MEASURE mode 4 Press A D al function 5 Press LZ for the continuity measure for SOURCE mode 6 Press ll for the pressure source function 80 7 Press 5 to zero the pressure module 8 Press sstac 9 Press the As Found softkey 10 Highlight 1 Pt Switch Test from the menu and press ENTER J 11 Press ENIER to modify the parameters for Setpoint 1 12 Make the following selections Setpoint 1 10 000 psi Setpoint Type High Set State Short 13 Press the Done softkey 14 Set the Tolerance to 0 5 psi 15 The next parameters Deadband Min and Deadband Max are optional Do not set them in this example 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Set Trip Function to Trip Cont by cycling through the choices with the ENTER key Press the Done softkey Press the Manual Test softkey Close the pressure line vent and slowly bring the pressure up to the trip point When the switch sets slowly bring the pressure back down until the switch resets You can repeat this cycle as many times as you want Press the Done softkey and view the results Press the Done softkey and if desired enter Tag S N and or ID Press the Done softkey Exercise the switch by varying the applied pressure Adjust the switch until the set point is correct Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument 25 P
16. serial Calibrator Using Source Mode cable or by leaving drywell source mode and selecting it again 6 When the drywell is connected the primary display will show the actual temperature of the drywell as measured by the drywell internally The drywell model number will appear above the primary reading The setpoint for the drywell is displayed in the secondary display at the bottom of the screen Initially the setpoint will be set to the value already stored in the drywell 7 Enter the temperature you wish to source and press ENTER J The settled indicator will be cleared when the actual temperature is within one degree of the setpoint and the actual temperature is not changing quickly Refer to the drywell documentation for that model s recommendations for stabilization time The upper temperature limit is restricted by the High Limit setting stored in the drywell If the MasterCAL will not set the drywell to temperatures within the drywell spec refer to the drywell manual to check the High Limit setting 61 MasterCAL Users Manual Note When the MasterCAL is set to display temperatures in Kelvin the drywell readout will show Celsius and when the MasterCAL shows Rankine the drywell will show Fahrenheit Source Scale This feature lets you scale the output in accordance with the input requirements of a particular process Instrument e response Percent of scale works for linear responding transmi
17. softkey and select another scale mode Stepping and Ramping the Output Value Two features are available for adjusting the value of source functions except pressure which requires that you use an external pressure source e Stepping the output manually with the and keys or in automatic mode e Ramping the output with optional continuity or V trip detect Using Manual Step The manual Step feature allows you to select a step size in engineering units mV V mA C etc or Calibrator Using Source Mode of scale Stepping the output in of scale is useful for quickly jumping between 0 and 100 set step size 100 or 0 50 100 set step size 50 Stepping works in SOURCE and in MEASURE SOURCE modes Proceed as follows to select a step size 1 Refer to the appropriate Using Source Mode subheading earlier in this manual e g Sourcing Electrical Parameters and connect the calibrator to the circuit to be tested 2 If necessary press L for SOURCE mode 3 Set the calibrator for the desired source value 4 If you want to step the source value in of scale set the of scale value as described previously under Sourcing in Percent of Scale 5 Press the Step softkey 6 Use the numeric keypad to enter the step size in the units shown on the display 7 Press the Done softkey 8 Now you can adjust the output in steps by pressing the and keys 63 Mast
18. up to temporarily take the place of a two wire process transmitter 48 Loop Power Supply Black Ge Figure 16 Connections for Simulating a 4 to 20 mA Transmitter Calibrator Using Source Mode UUT ot17c eps 49 MasterCAL Users Manual Supplying Loop Power The calibrator supplies loop power at 28 V or 24 V dc through an internal series resistance of 250 Q The 28 V setting supplies enough current for two or three 4 20 mA devices on the loop in addition to the two wire transmitter but uses more battery power Use the 24 V setting if there are two or fewer devices on the loop in addition to the two wire transmitter Each device on a typical 4 to 20 mA loop has a resistance of 250 Q thus dropping 5 V at 20 mA A typical transmitter must have 11 V minimum in order to operate correctly at its top end When loop power is enabled the mA middle column jacks are dedicated to sourcing and measuring the current loop This means that the SOURCE mA measure RTD and measure Q functions are not available see Table 8 later in this manual 50 Connect the calibrator in series with the instrument current loop as Figure 17 shows Proceed as follows to source loop power 1 Press for Setup mode 2 Note that following Loop Power Disabled is highlighted Press ENIER 3 Use the or arrow keys to select Enabled 24 V or Enabled
19. use custom units the A symbol appears next to the value on the display and in results Press the Done softkey after you have programmed your custom unit 14 The Strategy is the number of test points and 15 which test points are performed rising and falling in percent of scale Our example uses five points 0 25 50 75 and 100 rising only Rising is indicated by the up arrow on the display Change to another test strategy by pressing L_ENZER on this line A list of strategies appears from which to choose Select one then press Done When you finish selecting the calibration parameters the display appears as follows MEASURE 0 Value 4 000 mA 100 Value 20 000 m Tolerance 0 50 Delay US SOURCE TC Type K 0 Value 100 0 SC 100 Value 300 0 C Test Strategy St User Custom Ahort Value Units Done gj45s eps 16 Press the Done softkey to accept the calibration parameters The display changes to MEASURE 4 011 mA SOURCE TC Type K 100 0 C Int Ref 29 4 C ITS 90 2 97 Dm Auto Manual Abort Test Test gj46s eps 17 You now have the choice of starting an automatic test or stepping through the test points manually Press the Auto Test softkey to have the calibrator run through the tests automatically Abort gets you out of the calibration procedure The tests begin at the zero point sourcing the correct temperature a voltage and measuring the co
20. 1 The threads on the pressure modules accept standard 14 NPT pipe fittings Use the supplied 14 NPT to 4 ISO adapter if necessary Press LR for MEASURE mode Press amp The calibrator automatically senses which pressure module is attached and sets its range accordingly Zero the pressure module as described in the module s Instruction Sheet Modules vary in zeroing procedures depending on module type You MUST perform this step before you execute a task that sources or measures pressure If desired you can change pressure display units to psi mHg inHg MH O inH O inH O 60 F ftH O bar g cm or Pa Metric units kPa mmHg etc are shown in Setup mode in their base units Pa mHg etc Change the pressure display units as follows a b C Press SETUP Press Next Page twice Press ENTER or the Choices softkey with the cursor on Pressure Units Select the pressure units with or Press _ENIER Press Done Calibrator Using Measure Mode Isolation Gage Valve BETA MasterCAL 990 Module ores Frescure Mesa 15 38 psi Differential Module ot12c eps Figure 11 Connections for Measuring Pressure 33 MasterCAL Users Manual Measuring Temperature Using Thermocouples Th
21. 20w80 tit o o o L E oono 06 09 S o S oad men o o oa o o o aen os iP o o o o 116 Calibrator Specifications Temperature Thermocouples cont 2000 oe o9 o4 TI og oteo os oa os o _ E inaccuracies not included Accuracy with external cold junction for internal junction add 0 2 C Resolution 0 1 C Temperature Scale ITS 90 or IPTS 68 selectable Compensation ITS 90 per NIST Monograph 175 for B R S E J K N T IPTS 68 per IEC 584 1 for B R S E J K T IPTS 68 per DIN 43710 for L U Temperature Coefficient 0 05 C C in the range 10 to 18 C and 28 to 50 C Common Mode Error 0 01 C Common Mode Volt Maximum Input Voltage 30 V 117 MasterCAL Users Manual Temperature Resistance Temperature Detectors Temperature RTDs Type a Range C EE ows os oa oa oa EE nem La os oa ln mees oa 19 oa os _ manem woo os oa o o 20 PGES oww os oa oa oa mees oa 10 oa os _ ec EE oa oa _ ows La 19 oa os _ 118 Calibrator Specifications Temperature Resistance Temperature Detectors cont Type a Range C Source C RER EE oa oa oa _ w oe 19 oa os _ oon POG woof oa os on oe ae os oa 02 oa Sensor inaccuracies not included Resolution 0 1 C Temperature Coefficient 0 02 C C in the ranges 10 to 18 C and 28 to 50 C Maximum Input Voltage 30 V Maximum Input C
22. 28 V 4 Press ETER 5 Press the Done softkey Calibrator Using Source Mode BETA MasterCAL MEASURE ot18c eps Figure 17 Connections for Supplying Loop Power 51 MasterCAL Users Manual Sourcing Pressure The calibrator provides a source pressure display function that requires the use of an external pressure hand pump Use this function to calibrate instruments that require a pressure source or differential pressure measurement See Figures 18 and 34 for information about that application Many ranges and types of pressure modules are available from Beta See Accessories near the back of this manual Before you use a pressure module read its Instruction Sheet The modules vary in how you use them how you zero them what types of process pressure media are allowed and accuracy specification To use the source pressure display see Figure 18 and proceed as follows Warning To avoid a violent release of pressure in a pressurized system shut off the valve and slowly bleed off the pressure before you attach the pressure module to the pressure line 52 Caution To avoid mechanically damaging the pressure module never apply more than 10 ft lb of torque between the pressure module fittings or between the fittings and the body of the module Always apply appropriate torque between the pressure module fitting and connecting
23. 2s eps 9 Press the As Found softkey followed by the Instrument softkey The display changes to 72 MEASURE 0 Value 100 Value Tolerance Delay SOURCE Te Type K 0 Value 77777777 OC 100 Value 77777 C Test Strategy af Abort User Custom Done gj44s eps 10 Enter values for 0 and 100 of 4 0 mA and 20 0 mA respectively Set Tolerance to 0 5 of span Use other values if necessary for your application Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument BETA MasterCAL 8 005 mA Color depends on type of TC Original Circuit Wiring wi Miniplug ot23c eps Figure 23 Calibrating a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter 73 MasterCAL Users Manual 11 12 13 74 If the process instrument needs more time to settle than the calibrator s normal settling time about 2 seconds at each new stimulus level enter that time in seconds for Delay Use the arrow keys to move the cursor down to enter 0 and 100 values for SOURCE temperature Our example uses 100 C and 300 C If the instrument calibration procedure requires you to enter either the measurement value or source value by hand at each step press the User Value softkey for user entered values Custom Units lets you define your own units such as PH See Creating Custom Measurement Units earlier in this manual for an example When you
24. 6 mA 0 21 150 0 7 7 991 mA 0 05 200 0 C 12 029mA 0 16 250 0 C 16 0235 mAa 0 14 300 07 15 9563 mA 0 10 Prev Next Abort Page Page Done gj48s eps An asterisk next to a measure or source value indicates an unsettled value annunciator when the measurement was taken If all the results are within specification as they are this time press the Done softkey An entry in memory is made for as left data 77 MasterCAL Users Manual Test Comments The calibrator runs tasks custom procedures that are developed using a host computer and compatible application software A task may display a list of proposed comments during execution When the comment list is displayed select a comment to be saved with the test results by pressing the and keys followed by ENTER J Calibrating a Delta Pressure Flow Instrument The procedure to calibrate a V instrument is the same as for other instruments as just described with the following differences e Source square root is automatically enabled after the As Found calibration template is complete 78 e Measure Source displays are in engineering units e The measurement percentage is automatically corrected for the transmitters square root response and is used to compute instrument errors You select the V instrument procedure in a menu after you press the As Found softkey Calibrating a Limit Switch The procedure to calibrate a limit switch also
25. Be sure to pack the calibrator securely using the original shipping container if it is available Send the equipment postage paid and insured to the nearest Service Center Refer to the list of Service Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications Centers which follows Beta assumes no responsibility for damage in transit A Beta MasterCAL calibrator covered by the warranty will be promptly repaired or replaced at Beta s option and returned to you at no charge See the back of the title page for warranty terms If the warranty period has expired the calibrator will be repaired and returned for a fixed fee If the calibrator or pressure module is not covered under the warranty terms contact an authorized service center for a price quote for repair How to Contact Beta Beta Calibrators Corporation a unit of Martel Electronics 2309 Springlake Road 600 Farmers Branch TX 75234 5875 1 800 537 2181 972 241 2200 Or visit us on the World Wide Web www betacalibrators com 103 MasterCAL Users Manual Replacement Parts and Accessories later in this manual for model or part numbers of standard and optional equipment Table 9 lists the Beta part number of each user replaceable part for Model MasterCAL See Standard Equipment near the front of this manual Table 9 Replacement Parts ptm U PartNr O Battery Door Bal 888340 Bail Screw Case Screw Input Output Jack Decal Hart Communication Cable S
26. ER 1 The maximum duration will depend on the reading rate and how much memory is available to log data The table below gives an estimate of the limits for duration assuming that no memory is being used for other purposes Readings Minute Maximum Readings 1 8000 2 8000 5 8000 10 8000 20 8000 30 7980 60 7980 Caution Calibrator Memory Operations Approximate Duration 133 hours 66 hours 26 hours 13 hours 6 hours 4 hours 2 hours A long logging duration can exceed the life of a battery charge Use a fresh battery and the appropriate duration or use the optional battery eliminator to avoid losing power during a logging session If a low battery condition occurs during a log session the session is terminated and data collected to that point is saved 87 MasterCAL Users Manual 88 After you enter your choice of duration you can see how much memory that duration would consume See the Memory Used and Memory Remaining percentage figures on the display Memory Used indicates the percentage of available memory that will be used by the specified log Memory Remaining indicates the percentage of memory that will remain unused after logging is complete Press the Done softkey The display changes to Source 100 0 C 4 004mA Auto Range D 7 5 15 22 20 m Start Abort Logging gj54s eps 10 11 Note the LOG annunciator next to MEASURE Press the Start Logging s
27. Ge Ge Ge 2 ZERO SI as f AR 35 ge Black ot32c eps ot33c eps Figure 32 Checking a Switch Figure 33 Checking a Tachometer 97 MasterCAL Users Manual Measure mA Source Pressure Loop Power Enabled 24V Hand Pump BETA MasterCAL 990 Pressure Module 15 31 psi o Jee Pressure v PREK Module CLEAR KM se KM ot34c eps Figure 34 Calibrating a Pressure to Current P I Transmitter 98 Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications Measure mA BETA MasterCAL 990 7 055 mA Input 0 1imV 0 10mV 0 100mV 1 DN 0 1V 0 10V LEE i Output 4 20 mA lt 2 HA OO GC 3 gt Source mV or V ot35c eps Figure 35 Calibrating a mV to Current Transmitter 99 MasterCAL Users Manual BETA MasterCAL Measure pees e Frequency ot36c eps Figure 36 Checking a Vortex Shedding Flowmeter 100 Replacing the Batter
28. Io Ranee 37 MasterCAL Users Manual To measure temperature using an RTD input proceed as follows 1 2 38 If necessary press for MEASURE mode Press am Choose RTD then the display prompts you to Select RTD Type Press or to select the desired RTD type Press ETER Press or to select a 2 3 or 4 wire connection Attach the RTD to input jacks as the display or Figure 15 shows Use the supplied jumper between the mA Q RTD MEAS low jack and the V MEAS low jack as shown if you are using a 3 wire connection Press ENTER J Caution Do not force a dual banana plug between any two jacks in the horizontal orientation Doing so will damage the jacks Use the supplied jumper wire when needed for RTD measurements You can use a dual banana plug in the vertical orientation See Figure 13 Figure 13 Using a Jumper Correctly gj14f eps Calibrator Using Measure Mode If necessary you can change between C or F temperature units in Setup mode as follows a Press few b Press the Next Page softkey twice c Use the and keys to move the cursor to the parameter you which to change then press _ENIER or the Choices softkey to choose a setting for that parameter d Press or to move the cursor to the desired setting e Press ENTER to go back to the bew display f Press the Done softkey or wr to exit Setup
29. June 2004 2004 Beta All rights reserved All product names are trademarks of their respective companies Beta Calibrators Corporation is a unit of Martel Electronics For more information on Martel go to www martelcorp com CALIBRATORS MasterCAL Calibrator Users Manual WARRANTY Martel Electronics Corporation warrants all products against material defects and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months after the date of shipment Problems or defects that arise from misuse or abuse of the instrument are not covered If any product is to be returned a Return Material Authorization number must be obtained from our Customer Service Department This number must be indicated on the return package as notice to our Receiving Department to accept the shipment Any package not so marked will not be accepted and will be returned to the shipper Martel will not be responsible for damage as a result of poor return packaging Out of warranty repairs and recali bration will be subject to specific charges Under no circumstances will Martel Electronics be liable for any device or circumstance beyond the value of the product Customer Service For service please contact Beta Beta Calibrators Corporation A unit of Martel Electronics 2309 Springlake Road 600 Farmers Branch TX 75234 5875 1 800 537 2181 972 241 2200 Or visit us on the World Wide Web www betacalibrators com Table of Contents tele e EE Standard Eouipment
30. Value Battery Gauge e Source Status Undamped Unsettled e Indicator Custom Units Indicator Secondary Value Range gen me Cor choices Fe aa Softkey Labels Figure 7 Elements of a Typical Display ot07c eps Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator support Figure 8 also shows you how to open the Using the Strap and Bail bail to stand the calibrator at a comfortable viewing After you unpack the calibrator attach its carrying angle for benchtop use strap as shown in Figure 8 You can adjust the strap as necessary to hang the calibrator on any sturdy gj8f eps Figure 8 Using the Bail and Installing the Strap 19 MasterCAL Users Manual Charging the Battery A Before you use the calibrator for the first time charge its battery pack in the external battery charger The Model BC7217 charger charges both the NiMH and Ni Cd battery packs Figure 9 shows how to remove the battery Remove the battery door and tap the calibrator with your hand to get the battery out Place the battery in the charger and connect the charger to line power The charger automatically senses line voltage and adjusts itself accordingly A discharged battery is fully charged in 2 hours or less in fast charge mode steady indicator light on 20 the charger Full charge is maintained after that time in trickle charge mode blinking indicator light on the charger Switching between c
31. amp softkey The display changes to the following SOURCE RAMP Enter Start Value Start Value W End Value Ramp Time Trip Detect Disabled Trip Function V DC Abort Done gj41s eps Fill in the parameters as prompted Enter the Start Value End Value and Ramp Time To automatically stop ramping if a trip condition is detected set the Trip Detect to Enabled and select Voltage or Continuity as the trip function 10 11 12 13 Press the Done softkey Note the RAMP annunciator next to SOURCE at the top of the display Select a low to high ramp or a high to low ramp with the Ramp Up Down softkey To start ramping press the Start Ramp softkey Ramping continues until a trip is detected if enabled the ramp time expires or you press the Stop Ramp softkey Calibrator Using Source Mode Voltage Trip Detect Trip Relay Output ES Source mA ot22c eps Figure 22 Checking a Relay Output Trip Alarm 67 MasterCAL Users Manual Simultaneous Measure Source Use the MEASURE SOURCE mode to calibrate or emulate a process instrument Press ssia so that a split screen display appears as shown below MEASURE 8 005 mA SOURCE TC Type K 150 0 C Int Ref 246 C ITS 90 5 154mv ha rom Stee Save chicas gj42s eps 68 Table 7 shows the functions you can use
32. an RTD Resistance Temperature Detector 1 If necessary press for SOURCE mode 2 Press 2 then select RTD from the menu 3 Press the or keys followed by WIER to select the desired RTD type 4 Enter the temperature you want to simulate as prompted by the display then press ENTER Calibrator Using Source Mode BETA MasterCAL 990 Measure 0 00mi TC Type K 120 0 Cc OFEsT pc pwr O Color depends OA Int Ref 25 8 C ITS 90 3 886m on type of TC Si e Seele are ecu GG Bee 35 tex ar Fete le TC Miniplug ot20c eps Figure 19 Connections for Simulating a Thermocouple 57 MasterCAL Users Manual ot21f eps Figure 20 Connections for Simulating an RTD 58 Sourcing Temperature using a Hart Scientific Drywell The Beta MasterCAL can source temperature using a Hart Scientific Drywell The following models are supported 9009 Dual Well 9100S 9102S 9103 9140 9141 The drywell driver is able to talk to other drywells from Hart Scientific provided that they Calibrator Using Source Mode respond to Hart Scientific s standard serial interface commands Connect the MasterCAL to the drywell by plugging the drywell interface cable into the pressure module connector as shown in Figure 21 If the drywell has a DB9 connector plug the drywell interface cable directly in
33. ange Ranges 1 1000 V 11 000 V 110 00 V 300 0 V rms Resolution 11 000 counts in all ranges except 300 V 3 000 counts on 300 V range Input Impedance 5 M Q and lt 100 pF Temperature Coefficient 10 of specification C in the ranges 10 to 18 C and 28 to 50 C Input Coupling ac Maximum Input Voltage 300 V rms Minimum Input Voltage 0 5 V above 1 kHz Specifications apply for 10 to 100 of voltage range 108 Calibrator Specifications DC Current Measurement Range Resolution of Reading of Full Scale 110 mA 10 pA 0 01 0 015 0 02 0 015 Temperature Coefficient 0 001 of rdg 0 002 f s C in the ranges 10 to 18 C and 28 to 50 C Common Mode Error 0 01 f s Common Mode Volt Maximum Input Voltage 30 V dc Resistance Measurement Range Resolution of Reading ohms 0 001 Q 0 05 0 05 0 075 0 05 1102 0 019 0 05 0 05 0 075 0 05 11kQ 0 05 0 5 0 075 0 5 Temperature Coefficient 0 01 f s 2 m Q C in the ranges 10 to 18 C and 28 to 50 C Common Mode Error 0 005 f s Common Mode Volt Maximum Input Voltage 30 V dc 109 MasterCAL Users Manual Continuity Testing Resistance Continuous tone lt 25Q0 May or may not get tone 25 to 400 2 No tone gt 400 Q Frequency Measurement Ranges Accuracy aay 1 100 kHz to 10 999 kHz Minimum Amplitude for Frequency Measurement square wave lt 1 kHz 300 mV p p 1 kHz to 30 kHz 4 mV p p
34. ating 24 127 MasterCAL Users Manual format Display Display language selecting F Frequency measuring sourcing d i H HART mode J Jacks 12 K Key functions 14 Keys L Language selecting 24 128 Limit switch calibration 76 Log softkey Logging data Loop power providing simulating M Measure mode 28 Measure source mode 65 Measurement damping 44 Measuring continuity current electrical parameters 28 frequency pressure resistance a with thermocouples voltage Memory reviewing 83 Min and Max measurement dis play 86 N Name field in setup 26 Ni Cd battery P Parts list 101 Pressure measuring sourcing Pressure modules available 102 R Ramping the output 62 Repair 100 Replacement parts 101 Resistance measuring sourcing d i Results saving 81 RTD simulating 56 types 34 RTD Resistance temperature De tectors S Safety information Saving results 81 Scale softkey for measure 41 42 temperature Scale softkey 41 Servicing 100 Simulating loop power thermocouples 55 Simultaneous measure source Smart transmitters HART Source mode 46 Source mode 46 Sourcing current electrical parameters 46 frequency 46 loop power pressure resistance ai 46 voltage Spe
35. by pressing the Recall softkey followed by the softkey for the desired register Press Store to copy the number from the calculator display lower half into REGISTER to temporarily save the number for later use or into SOURCE Using the Calculator to Set the Source Value When you store to SOURCE the calibrator presents you with a choice of unit multipliers when appropriate e g mV or V then starts sourcing that value The calibrator ignores attempts to store out of range values to SOURCE Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications Quick Guide to Applications The following figures show test lead connections and which calibrator function to use for many different applications 91 MasterCAL Users Manual BETA MasterCAL _990 75 000 0 75000 V Scale More H p z e CLEAR Im ro V OOOO OOOO 0 to 1V dc Input G SE 4585 z E ot25c eps Figure 25 Calibrating a Chart Recorder 92 Measure V um More Red Circuit Figure 26 Measuring Voltage Drop ot26c eps Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications Measure BETA MasterCAL 3 ot27c eps Figure 27 Monitoring AC Line Voltage and Frequency 93 MasterCAL Users Manual 94 Measure Pressure So
36. cifications 104 Index continued Square root delta flow Trip detect during ramping 62 calibration 42 Troubleshooting 35 Square law transmitters 59 Standard equipment U Step size softkey 60 Stepping the output 60 Units Strap 19 temperature 34 Uploading to a PC ol T User value 71 Task list 86 V Telephone number parts service or assistance Voltage Temperature measuring Measuring with sourcing 46 Thermocouple 34 trip detect during ramping 62 scale 34 39 Thermocouple measuring 34 measuring temperature with 34 sourcing types Time display activating 24 format 24 Transmitter 4 to 20 mA simulating 48 Transmitter mode 79 129 MasterCAL Users Manual 130
37. ck for measuring or simulating thermocouples This jack accepts a miniature polarized thermocouple plug with flat in line blades spaced 7 9 mm 0 312 in center to center 5 6 A MEAS V jacks Input jacks for measuring voltage frequency or three or four wire RTDs Resistance Temperature Detectors Z SOURCE mA Jacks for sourcing or measuring current measuring resistance and RTDs and MEAS mA Q RTD supplying loop power jacks SOURCE V Q RTD Output jacks for sourcing voltage resistance frequency and for simulating RTDs jacks 12 Calibrator Operating Features Figure 5 Input Output Jacks and Connectors 13 MasterCAL Users Manual Keys Figure 6 shows the calibrator keys and Table 3 explains their functions The softkeys are the four unmarked blue keys just below the display Softkey functions are defined by the labels that appear above the softkey during operation Softkey labels and other display text are shown in this manual in bold type for example Choices 14 SOURCE I och OOOORE 0000p H G ot06f eps Figure 6 Keys Calibrator Operating Features Table 3 Key Functions i E S source key Cycles the calibrator through MEASURE SOURCE and MEASURE SOURCE modes mA key Selects mA current measure or source function For loop power on off go to the Setup mode
38. d data are the test results showing the condition of a transmitter before it is calibrated The calibrator runs preloaded tasks procedures that are developed using a host computer and compatible application software Generating As Found Test Data The following example shows how to generate as found data for a thermocouple temperature transmitter The way you set up the template for the procedure is similar for Delta P and 1 Pt and 2 Pt Switch tests Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument In this case the calibrator is simulating the output of a thermocouple and measuring the resulting current from the transmitter Other transmitters use this same method Just go back to MEASUREMENT or SOURCE mode and change the operating parameters before you press As Found 1 Connect the test leads to the instrument under test as shown in Figure 23 The connections simulate a thermocouple and measure the corresponding output current If necessary press for MEASURE mode Press ma Press L for SOURCE mode Press Lato J D om ro N Use the and keys to select the thermocouple type then press _ENIER 1 7 Enter a source value for example 100 degrees then ENTER J 71 MasterCAL Users Manual 8 Press for MEASURE SOURCE mode The display changes to MEASURE 8 005 mA SOURCE TC Type K 150 0 C Int Ref 246 C ITS 90 9 1 54nri A Ml Found step save Choices gj4
39. e calibrator supports eleven standard thermocouples each identified with an alpha character E N J K T B R S C L or U Table 5 summarizes the ranges and characteristics of the supported thermocouples To measure temperature using a thermocouple proceed as follows 1 34 Attach the thermocouple leads to the appropriate TC miniplug then to the TC input output as shown in Figure 12 One pin is wider than the other Do not try to force a miniplug in the wrong polarization Note If the calibrator and the thermocouple plug are at different temperatures wait one minute or more for the connector temperature to stabilize after you plug the miniplug into the TC input output If necessary press for MEASURE mode Press am Choose TC then the display prompts you to select the thermocouple type Select the desired thermocouple type using the or followed by ENTER If necessary you can change between C or F Temperature Units as follows a Press few b Press the Next Page softkey twice c Use the and keys to move the cursor to the desired parameter Then press either CENTER Jor the Choices softkey to choose a setting for that parameter d Press or to move the cursor to the desired setting e Press ENTER to go back to the w display f Press the Done softkey or t to exit Setup mode If necessary you can change between ITS 90 or IPTS 68 Tempera
40. ears then press the Review Memory softkey to recall and view saved results When you press the Review Memory softkey the display changes to Results From 05 23 98 1of Measure WE H Source 04 96 59 om TT 101 144 04 99 26 pm Measure Source 04 39 53 pm Measure 04 40 20 pm PT 121 5 0441 37 pm Logged Data 04 44 10 pm Min Max O44425 Dm Min Max O44430 pri Measure 044454 pm Go To Result gj52s eps Press or and or the Go to Result softkey to view a saved result 86 Data Logging You can record a series of measurements for later uploading to a host computer running compatible application software You can log up to 8000 readings depending on the reading rate duration and how much memory is being used for other things such as tasks or saved results You enter the reading rate and duration in minutes as shown next Press ENTER to Change Reading Rate imin Duration 10 minutes Number of Points 200 Memory Available 26 5 Abort Done gj53s eps Proceed as follows to log data 1 2 3 4 If necessary press for MEASURE mode Press the More Choices softkey Press the Log softkey A list appears from which you select a reading rate 1 2 5 10 20 30 or 60 readings per minute Use the or key to select the reading rate Press ENTER Press to move the cursor to Duration Use the numeric keypad to enter the duration in minutes followed by L_ENZ
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42. ents in all functions except continuity The specifications assume that damping is turned on The damping method is a running average of the last several measurements Beta recommends that you leave damping on Turning damping off may be useful when measurement response is more important than accuracy or noise reduction If you want to turn off damping press the More Choices softkey twice then press the Dampen softkey so that Off appears Press Dampen again to turn damping back on The default state is On Note If a measurement falls outside a random noise window a new average is started If damping is turned off or until measurements are fully damped the symbol is displayed Calibrator Using Measure Mode 45 MasterCAL Users Manual Using Source Mode The operating mode i e MEASURE SOURCE is shown in a reverse video bar on the display If the calibrator is not in SOURCE mode press 8s4eJ until SOURCE is shown You must be in SOURCE mode to change any of the SOURCE parameters Sourcing Electrical Parameters To select an electrical sourcing function proceed as follows 1 Connect the test leads as shown in Figure 16 depending on the source function 2 Press ma for current for dc voltage IC for frequency or a for resistance 3 Enter the desired output value then press ENTER _ For example to source 5 0 V dc press Ene 46 4 Note If
43. er running compatible application software Adjusting the Transmitter Proceed as follows to make the calibration adjustments to the transmitter Always refer to the transmitter manufacturer s instructions to locate the adjustment controls and connection points for your transmitter i Press the Done softkey while viewing the results summary Press the Adjust softkey The calibrator sources 0 of span 100 C in this example and displays the following softkeys Go to 100 Go to 0 Go to 50 As Left Exit Cal Adjust the transmitter output for 4 mA then press the Go to 100 softkey Adjust the transmitter output for 20 mA If the span was adjusted in step 4 you must go back and repeat steps 3 and 4 until no more adjustment is required Now check the transmitter at 50 If it is within specification your adjustment is complete If not adjust the linearity and begin this procedure again at step 3 As Left Test Run Proceed as follows to generate and record as left data for the thermocouple temperature transmitter you have just adjusted f 2 Press the As Left softkey to record as left data Press the Auto Test softkey to begin an automatic sequence through all the test points or you can step through the tests manually When the tests are complete observe the error summary table such as the following Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument SOURCE MEASURE ERROR 100 0 C o 596
44. erCAL Users Manual Using Auto Step 7 Select values for the following parameters as you are prompted by the display Starting point in units or of scale Ending point Number of steps Time per step Single shot or continuous repetition Ramp pattern if continuous Start delay To have the calibrator make a sequence of steps automatically either once through the sequence or repetitively proceed as follows 1 Refer to the appropriate Using Source Mode subheading earlier in this manual eg Sourcing Electrical Parameters and connect the calibrator to the circuit to be tested 2 If necessary press E3 for SOURCE mode 8 To start automatic stepping press the Start Step softkey The softkey label changes to Stop Step 3 Set the calibrator for the desired source value 9 To stop automatic stepping press the Stop Step 4 If you want to step the source value in of softkey scale set the of scale value as described previously under Sourcing in Percent of Scale 10 Press the Done softkey to resume normal operation 5 Press the Step softkey 6 Press the Auto Step softkey 64 Ramping the Output Ramping sweeps the source up or down in value Use the ramp feature to check a limit switch or alarm or any time you want a smoothly increasing or decreasing output function You can set the calibrator to ramp up or down in engineering units mV V mA C etc or of scale Du
45. erial Cable Note Refer to Standard Equipment and Accessories for model or part numbers for most replaceable equipment 104 Accessories The accessories listed below are compatible with the MasterCAL calibrator For more information about these accessories and their prices contact your Beta representative Fluke 700OBCW Bar Code Wand Fluke 700 IV Current Shunt for simultaneous dc current sourcing and measuring 700PTP Pneumatic test pump 7OOHTP Hydraulic test pump Fluke 700TC1 TC miniplug kit Fluke 700TC2 TC miniplug kit Fluke C781 Soft Carrying Case Fluke C789 Soft Carrying Case Fluke C700 Hard Carrying Case Fluke BE9005 Series Battery Eliminator for bench top use Calibrator Accessories Fluke BP7235 NiMH Battery Pack Fluke BP7217 Ni Cd Battery Pack Fluke BC7217 Battery Charger Fluke TL series test leads Fluke AC series test lead clips Fluke TP series test lead probes Fluke 80T IR Infrared Temperature Probe 18 C to 260 C Fluke 80T 150U Temperature Probe Fluke 80PK series thermocouples Fluke 80i 410 Clamp on DC AC Current Probe Fluke 80i 1010 Clamp on DC AC Current Probe Fluke 80i 500s Clamp on AC Current Probe requires the Y9108 adapter Fluke 80i 1000s Clamp on AC Current Probe requires the Y9108 adapter Fluke 80i kW Current and Power Probe 105 MasterCAL Users Manual e Fluke 80i 1010 Clamp on DC AC Current Probe e Fluke 80i 500s Clamp on AC Current Probe requires the Y9108
46. ftkey to save the data on the display for later review Abort Continue Done After you press Save the calibrator saves the information on the display and shows a saved result index number the date and time and the percentage of memory available as in the following display If you want to add information to the saved data the calibrator has a way for you to do so If you press the Continue softkey the display prompts you to enter the instrument tag identifier Tag instrument serial number S N and operator name ID as shown in the following display gj49s eps 84 Calibrator Memory Operations MEASURE Press ENTER to Change Tag aa gj50s eps gj51s eps Enter alphanumeric characters into the highlighted 1 Enter numbers using the numeric keypad and field with the optional bar code wand or the calibrator letters by highlighting the desired character with keys the and keys followed by ENTER 1 To enter alphanumeric characters using the ee eee ENTER calibrator keys press ESTER with the cursor on the ankay ined by CENE field you would like to change for example Tag 2 When the entry showing at the bottom of the above The display presents you with an window is what you want press the Done alphanumeric entry window as follows softkey 85 MasterCAL Users Manual Reviewing Memory Press the More Choices softkey until Review Memory app
47. harging modes is automatic You can leave the battery pack on trickle charge indefinitely without damage Note When you remove a charged battery from the charger wait for the blinking indicator to go off before you insert a discharged battery It takes about 2 seconds for the battery charger to reset Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator Of eps Figure 9 Removing the Battery and Using the Charger 21 MasterCAL Users Manual Battery Life The calibrator senses which battery is installed standard NiMH or optional Ni Cd model BP 7217 If the NiMH battery is installed a battery gauge bar graph GR shows on the upper right of the display If the Ni Cd battery is installed there is no battery level indication except for a low battery symbol EH that appears when it is time to charge the battery Table 4 shows the typical operating time for a new fully charged NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack The optional Ni Cd battery Model BP7217 provides approximately half the battery life of the NiMH battery Calibrator performance is guaranteed to meet specifications until the battery gauge reads empty Jor EZ To replace the battery refer to Replacing the Battery later in this manual for instructions In the case of the Ni Cd battery for longest battery life and best performance wait for to appear before you charge the battery Table 4 Typical Battery Life with Standard NiMH Battery Pack Operati
48. ing readings on the V MEAS pair of input jacks Press fw to switch to the SOURCE screen The calibrator is still measuring dc voltage and you can see the active measurements at the top of the display Press to select dc voltage sourcing Press 5 on the keypad and _ENZER_ to begin sourcing 5 0000 V dc Now press besked to go to the split screen simultaneous MEASURE SOURCE mode The calibrator is simultaneously sourcing dc volts and measuring dc volts You can see the measurement readings in the top window and the active source value in the bottom window as shown in Figure 4 ot03f eps Figure 3 Jumper Connections for Demonstration Calibrator Getting Started Exercise MEASURE 4 9999 V SOURCE 5 0000 Y Found Step Save ches os eps Figure 4 Measure Source Example 11 MasterCAL Users Manual Operating Features Input and Output Jacks Figure 5 shows the calibrator input and output jacks Table 2 explains their use Table 2 Input Output Jacks and Connectors wl es lem 1 Battery Eliminator jack Jack for the Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator Use the battery eliminator for bench top applications where ac line power is available This input does not charge the battery A SERIAL PORT Connects the calibrator to an RS 232 serial port on a personal computer 3 Pressure module Connects the calibrator to a pressure module connector TC input output Ja
49. ker should always match the Calibration Status number in the calibration st screen Calibration of the MasterCAL is to be done by qualified personnel In Case of Difficulty If the calibrator operates abnormally do not use it Protection may be impaired When in doubt have the calibrator serviced If the display is blank or unreadable but the beeper works when you turn the calibrator on make sure the contrast is not maladjusted Press the and keys to adjust the contrast If the calibrator will not turn on check for a dead battery or unplugged battery eliminator If the calibrator is receiving power the display flashes when you turn it on To see if the calibrator is receiving power cup your hands around the display to shield it from ambient light and watch the display as you press the button If there is a flash but the calibrator does not power up normally have the calibrator serviced Service Center Calibration or Repair Calibration repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should be performed only by qualified service personnel If the calibrator fails check the nickel cadmium battery pack first and replace it if needed Verify that the calibrator is being operated in accordance with the instructions in this manual If the calibrator is faulty send a description of the failure with the calibrator Pressure modules do not need to accompany the calibrator unless the module is faulty also
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51. make sure the process pressure line is shut off and depressurized before you connect it to or disconnect it from the pressure module e Disconnect test leads before changing to another measure or source function Calibrator Safety Information When servicing the calibrator use only specified replacement parts Do not use any battery eliminator other than the Fluke model BE9005 Battery Eliminator Caution To avoid possible damage to the calibrator or the equipment under test follow these guidelines Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance continuity diodes or capacitance Use the proper terminals function and range for your measurements MasterCAL Users Manual Getting Started Exercise The following is a brief getting started exercise that will make it easier to understand the instructions in the rest of the manual 1 10 When you first unpack the calibrator you will need to charge the battery See Figure 9 and charge the battery for 2 hours Reinstall the battery in the calibrator Connect the calibrator s voltage output to its voltage input as follows connect leftmost pair of jacks V Q RTD SOURCE to the right most pair of jacks V MEAS See Figure 3 Press UD to turn on the calibrator Press and to adjust the display contrast for the best looking display The calibrator powers up in the dc voltage measurement function and is tak
52. mode If necessary you can change between ITS 90 or IPTS 68 Temperature Scale in Setup mode The procedure is the same as steps a through f above 39 MasterCAL Users Manual gj15f eps Figure 14 Measuring Temperature with an RTD 40 Measurement Scale This feature lets you scale the measurements in accordance with a particular process instrument s response Percent of scale works for linear output transmitters or square law transmitters such as differential pressure transmitters that report flow rate Linear Output Transmitters If necessary press for MEASURE mode 1 2 Select a measurement function aa J v LZ HS D A Ai TC RTD or J as previously described Press the Scale softkey Select scale from the list Use the numeric keypad to enter the 0 of scale value 0 Value Press ENTER J Use the numeric keypad to enter the 100 of scale value 100 Value Press ENTER J Calibrator Using Measure Mode 9 Press the Done softkey Percent of scale remains in effect until you change to another measurement function or press the Scale softkey and select another scale mode 41 MasterCAL Users Manual Square Law Process Variables When you select V within scaling the calibrator takes the square root of its input and displays the measurement in percent For example when connected to the output of a del
53. n how to use the HART communication feature The calibrator lets you troubleshoot calibrate verify and document your work on process instruments Calibrator Specifications are at the back of the manual A summary of the measuring and sourcing functions provided by the calibrator is shown in Table 1 In Calibrator addition to these functions the calibrator has the following features e General features An analog display to make it easy to read measurements when the input is unstable A setup option that lets you set the display to English French German Italian or Spanish A thermocouple TC input output jack and internal isothermal block with automatic reference junction temperature compensation Or you can manually enter an external temperature reference The ability to store results for later review MasterCAL Users Manual The ability to automatically log up to 8 000 data points A serial computer interface for uploading downloading tasks lists and results Automatic calibration procedures for transmitters and limit switches using split screen MEASURE SOURCE mode Transmitter mode in which the calibrator can be configured to emulate the functions of a process instrument Built in calculator with square root function and accessible registers containing measure and source values An optional bar code wand for entering alphanumeric characters e Measuring features Damping smoothing of
54. ng Modes Backlight Off Backlight On 22 Preserving Battery Life An optional Auto Battery Save feature turns the calibrator off after a selected idle time The default setting for Auto Battery Save is Off When Auto Battery Save is On and you are using the optional Ni Cd battery pack Model BP7217 the symbol shows in the upper right corner of the display The setting is preserved after you turn off the power Auto Battery Save works the same when using the battery eliminator Turn on the Auto Battery Save feature as follows 1 Press ew 2 Press to highlight Off following Auto Battery Save 3 Press _ENIER or the Choices softkey 4 Press to highlight On then press ENTER J 5 To accept the timeout period shown on the display you can finish here Press Done to exit Setup mode and do not go on to step 6 Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 6 To change the timeout period press to highlight the timeout period following Battery Save Timeout 7 Press ENTER Jor the Choices softkey 8 Enter your choice of timeout period in minutes accepted range 1 to 120 minutes 9 Press the Done softkey 10 Press the Done softkey or to exit Setup mode Using the Optional Battery Eliminator Caution To avoid damage to the calibrator use only Fluke Model BE9005 Series Battery Eliminator available from your Fluke representative 23 MasterCAL Users Manual Where ac power is a
55. nnectors e Disconnect the power and discharge all high voltage capacitors in the equipment under test before testing resistance or continuity e Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal Check test lead continuity Replace damaged test leads before using the calibrator Do not use the calibrator if it operates abnormally Protection may be impaired When in doubt have the calibrator serviced Select the proper function and range for your measurement Use caution when working above 30 V ac rms 42 V ac pk or 60 V dc Such voltages pose a shock hazard When using the probes keep your fingers away from the probe contacts Keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes Connect the common test lead before you connect the live test lead When you disconnect test leads disconnect the live test lead first Replace the battery as soon as there is a low battery indication on the display The possibility of false readings can lead to electric shock and personal injury Safety Information cont A Warning cont e Do not apply more than the rated voltage as marked on the calibrator between the terminals or between any terminal and earth ground e When using probes keep your fingers behind the finger guards e Do not use the calibrator with any part of the case or cover removed e Do not operate the calibrator around explosive gas vapor or dust e When using a pressure module
56. ocess input to the appropriate calibrator MEASURE jacks or input connector 5 If necessary press for MEASURE mode 6 Press the appropriate function key for the process input 10 11 12 13 14 Press LR for SOURCE mode Press the appropriate function key for the control output eg or ma If the transmitter is connected to a current loop that has a power supply select Simulate Transmitter for the current output choice Select a source value e g 4 mA Press for MEASURE SOURCE mode Press More Choices until the Transmitter Mode softkey appears Press the Transmitter Mode softkey Set the 0 and 100 values for MEASURE and SOURCE on the display You can select Linear or d for the transfer function Press Done Calibrator Transmitter Mode 15 The calibrator is now in Transmitter mode It is measuring the process input and sourcing the control signal output proportional to the input 16 To change any of the Transmitter mode parameters press Change Setup and repeat the process in step 13 17 To exit Transmitter mode press the Abort softkey 83 MasterCAL Users Manual Memory Operations Press Continue to Input Tag ID Saving Results Wem Saved 28 057 23 96 12 56 24 pm Memory Available 44 85 As Found As Left test results are automatically saved at the end of each test routine Any other time during MEASURE SOURCE or MEASURE SOURCE you can press the Save so
57. oftkey to start taking data The calibrator will continue storing data points until the duration has elapsed or until you press the Done softkey Either way of terminating logging causes the calibrator to save the data as a memory item that can be uploaded to a host computer running compatible application software Recording Min and Max Measurements You can set the display to record and show the maximum and minimum readings Min and Max readings are always undamped even if Dampen is On Press the More Choices softkey twice then press the Min Max softkey to turn on this feature Press the cs key to reset the Min Max registers Press the Min Max softkey again to revert to the normal display The following figure shows the display with Min Max on Source Ott 5 0997 V 0 29999 Y 6 29956 Y Auto Range a 2 5 5 0 7 5 jg w Min Max Dampen More Log Ou SS Choices gj55s eps Calibrator Memory Operations Running a Preloaded Task Press the More Choices softkey until the Tasks softkey appear then press Tasks to view the list of tasks procedures downloaded from a host computer Tasks are calibrator configurations saved with a procedure name for example the type and manufacturer of a specific transmitter A task configures the calibrator for transmitter calibration with all the calibration parameters source and measure functions 0 and 100 levels test strategy predefined While the task
58. oltage in SOURCE mode 16 Display Figure 7 shows the features of a typical display The display shown is MEASURE mode Near the top of the display is Source Off This is the area of the display that shows what is happening in the other mode SOURCE or MEASURE The other parts of the display are as follows e Status Bar shows the time and date if set in Setup mode and shows the status of Loop Power Battery Save and Backlight Timeout all of which are set in Setup mode The low battery and backlight on symbols also appear here e Mode Indicator Shows whether the calibrator is in MEASURE or SOURCE mode In split screen MEASURE SOURCE mode there is a Mode Indicator for each window Calibrator Operating Features Measured Value Shows the measured value in your choice of engineering units or percent of scale Range Status Shows whether Auto Range is on and what range is currently being used Custom Units Indicator Shows that the displayed units are custom The original engineering units of the measure or source function are not displayed Secondary Value Shows the measure or source value in original engineering units whenever scaling or custom units are active 17 MasterCAL Users Manual 18 Loop Power Annunciator Time and Date Display Status Bar no EEE DCH am Loop 24 ml Source Off Mode Indicator sdy A 9 499mA 0 09499 Ve U O25 O50 O75 10 W nce Ma Mc scale hore Measured
59. on provided by the calibrator may be impaired This calibrator is designed and tested in accordance f aa with IEC1010 1 and CAN CSA C22 2 No Symbols used on the calibrator and in this manual 1010 1 92 Use the calibrator only as specified in are explained in Figure 2 oN AC Alternating Current CAUTION see explanation in manual DC Direct Current Common LO Input equipotentiality F C Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or use REINFORCED INSULATION Conforms to relevent European Union directives ON OFF Conforms to relevent Canadian Standards Association directives Overvoltage Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2 per Recycling CAT II IEC 1010 1 refers to the level of Impluse Withstand Voltage protection provided Typical locations include Mains Wall outlets local appliances and PORTABLE EQUIPMENT gj56f eps Figure 2 Definition of Symbols MasterCAL Users Manual Safety Information cont A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user a Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the calibrator or the equipment under test Z Warning To avoid electric shock or personal injury adhere to the following practices e Do not use the calibrator if it is damaged Before you use the calibrator inspect the insulating cover Look for cracks or missing plastic Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the co
60. ress the Done softkey 26 Press the As Left softkey to run the test again with the same parameters Results from the As Found and As Left tests are saved in the calibrator memory for later viewing or uploading The procedure for limit switches that respond to other parameters work similarly When you do a 2 Pt Limit Switch Test you simply follow the prompts on the display for testing the first switch changing test leads and testing the second limit switch 81 MasterCAL Users Manual Transmitter Mode You can set up the calibrator so that a varying input MEASURE controls the output SOURCE like a transmitter This is called Transmitter mode In Transmitter mode the calibrator can be temporarily used as a substitute for a defective or suspect transmitter Warning Do not use Transmitter mode in any environment that requires intrinsic safe equipment and practices Caution Transmitter mode is for diagnostic purposes only Use a fresh battery Do not use the calibrator in place of a transmitter for extended periods 82 To set up the calibrator to emulate a transmitter proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the control bus wires from the transmitter output loop current or dc V control signal 2 Connect test leads from the appropriate calibrator SOURCE jacks to the control wires in place of the transmitter 3 Disconnect the process input e g thermocouple from the transmitter 4 Connect the pr
61. ring ramping the output is adjusted 4 times per second The size of the steps is determined by your choices of endpoints and ramp time For example if you set the calibrator to ramp from 1 mV to 1 V over 10 seconds the output is adjusted in approximately 25 mV steps Ramping continues until the selected limit is reached or until an optional trip condition is encountered The optional trip detect works as follows during ramping the calibrator checks for either a 1 V change in dc voltage or a change in continuity status Open or Short from one second interval to the next Calibrator Using Source Mode Proceed as follows to ramp i e sweep the source 1 Refer to the appropriate heading earlier in this manual e g Sourcing Electrical Parameters and connect the calibrator to the circuit to be tested Figure 22 shows an example 2 To automatically stop ramping if a trip condition is detected connect a voltage trip circuit to the V MEAS jacks or a continuity trip circuit to the mA Q RTD MEAS jacks Continuity detection is not available when sourcing current 3 If necessary press sta for SOURCE mode 4 Set the calibrator for the desired source value as previously described 5 If you want to ramp the output in of scale set of scale as described previously under Sourcing in Percent of Scale 6 Press the More Choices softkey 65 MasterCAL Users Manual 7 66 Press the R
62. rresponding current from the transmitter As soon as a measurement has settled and been captured the calibrator moves to the next step Because the calibrator waits for the 18 Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument measurement to stop changing the Auto Test works correctly for instruments with built in damping The error of the expected measured value is shown in the top left of the measure window The calibrator moves to the remaining set of points For temperature and electrical parameter calibration the points are done automatically If you are sourcing pressure the calibrator pauses at each step for you to adjust the pressure source When the tests are complete an error summary table such as the following is displayed SOURCE MEASURE ERROR 700 0 C 3 59044 150 0 C 7 965 mA 200 0 C 12 053m4 250 0 C 16 094m4 300 0 C 20 175 m Prev Mest Abort Page Page Done gj47s eps 75 MasterCAL Users Manual 19 20 76 In the results summary test failures are highlighted An adjustment is required in this example because three tests show failures The failures were outside the 0 5 tolerance that we selected Either press the Done softkey to save the data or the Abort softkey to delete the data and start over You can see the saved data entry and recall the table for later viewing through the Review Memory softkey during normal operation You can upload this data to a host comput
63. s d Select the pressure units with the or keys e Press EIER f Press the Done softkey 53 MasterCAL Users Manual BETA MasterCAL 990 Measure OFF Pressure Module 15 38 psi o 75 113 150 pal mhimili i MEAS A m T MAX t e 54 Figure 18 BETA CALIBRATORS Connections for Sourcing Pressure ot19c eps Simulating Thermocouples Note Refer to Measuring Temperature earlier in the manual for a table of data relating to thermocouple types supported by the calibrator Connect the calibrator TC input output to the instrument under test with thermocouple wire and the appropriate thermocouple mini connector polarized thermocouple plug with flat in line blades spaced 7 9 mm 0 312 in center to center One pin is wider than the other Do not try to force a miniplug in the wrong polarization Figure 19 shows this connection Proceed as follows to simulate a thermocouple 1 Attach the thermocouple leads to the appropriate TC miniplug then to the TC input output as Figure 12 shows 2 If necessary press for SOURCE mode 3 Press J then select TC from the menu The display prompts you to enter thermocouple type 4 Press the
64. scale points for the input of your transfer function 3 Press the Custom Units softkey Calibrator Using Measure Mode 4 Enter the 0 and 100 scale points for the output of your transfer function 5 Enter the name of the custom units up to four characters for example PH for pH using the alphanumeric entry window then press ENTER While Custom Units are active the symbol shows on the display to the right of the custom unit Once you have programmed the custom measurement unit the custom unit is available for calibration procedures in split screen MEASURE SOURCE mode To cancel Custom Units press the Custom Units softkey again 43 MasterCAL Users Manual Using the 700 IV Current Shunt To source and measure current simultaneously you need to use a current shunt and use the volts measure function The Fluke 700 IV current shunt is designed specifically for use with the MasterCAL Calibrators To measure current with the current shunt proceed as follows 1 Connect the current shunt to the MEAS V jacks rightmost 2 Connect the current signal to be measured to the current shunt Select the dc voltage measure function Press the Scale softkey Select Current Shunt from the list oa F D The calibrator is automatically configured using custom units appropriate for the current shunt 44 Damping Your Measurements The calibrator normally applies a software filter to dampen measurem
65. ss CLEAR ZERO J a 6 Press GW or to select a character then press _ENTER Use the numeric keypad if you want to enter a number 7 Repeat step 6 until you are satisfied with the ID string appearing in the window Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator Press the Done softkey Press the Done softkey or mode SETUP to exit Setup 27 MasterCAL Users Manual Using Measure Mode Note To achieve best noise rejection and highest accuracy performance do not use the battery eliminator and tie all three common jacks together The operating mode i e MEASURE SOURCE is shown in a reverse video bar on the display If the calibrator is not in MEASURE mode press until MEASURE is shown You must be in MEASURE mode to change any of the MEASURE parameters Measurement Ranges The calibrator normally changes to the appropriate measurement range automatically The lower right side of the display shows either Range or Auto Range depending on the range status Auto Range switch points are shown in the specifications at the 28 end of this manual When you press the Range softkey the range is locked Press it again to cycle to and lock on the next higher range Auto Range is reactivated when you select another measurement function If the range is locked overrange inputs produce a display of In Auto Range out of range inputs Measuring Electrical Parameters
66. ta pressure transmitter the calibrator reading is proportional to flow rate 1 If necessary press for MEASURE mode 2 Select a measurement function mal vc V wn a Lew or STI as previously described 3 Press the Scale softkey 4 Select d scale from the list 5 Use the numeric keypad to enter the 0 of scale value 0 Value 6 Press ENTER J 7 Use the numeric keypad to enter the 100 of scale value 100 Value 8 Press 42 ENTER J 9 Set Mode to V 10 Press ETER 11 Press the Done softkey Square root percent of scale remains in effect until you change to another measurement function or press the Scale softkey and select another scale mode Measuring or Sourcing with Custom Units Warning To avoid possible electric shock when using Custom Units for measurement always refer to the secondary value displayed below and to the right of the main display for the actual value of the measurement in native engineering units You can set up the measurement or source display to show your own custom units To do this you select a function for example mV dc scale it as you choose then enter an alphanumeric name for your custom units for example PH Proceed as follows to set up a custom unit 1 When measuring or sourcing the function of your choice press the Scale softkey then select Custom Units from the list 2 Enter the 0 and 100
67. the last several readings with display indicator of damped status Display of measurements in engineering units percent of scale square law inputs or custom units The ability to capture and display minimum and maximum measured levels e Sourcing features The ability to set source values to engineering units percent of scale square law outputs or custom units Manual and automatic stepping and an output ramp feature for testing limit switches Trip detect is either a 1 V change or a continuity status change Open or Short from one ramp increment to the next For performance testing and calibration instructions contact Beta To contact Beta call USA and Canada 1 800 537 2181 972 241 2200 Or visit us on the World Wide Web www betacalibrators com Standard Equipment The items listed below and shown in Figure 1 are included with your calibrator If the calibrator is damaged or something is missing contact the place of purchase immediately To order replacement parts or spares see the user replaceable parts list at the end of this manual e TL24 industrial test leads two sets e AC20 test clips two sets e TP20 test probes one set e HART interface cable e BP7235 rechargeable nickel metal hydride pack Calibrator Standard Equipment BC7217 battery charger with Instruction Sheet Adjustable quick release strap PN 946769 Jumper for three wire RTD measurement connections two included PN
68. to display the date and time You should set the calendar and clock whether or not you use the date and time display since a timestamp is applied to all saved results Proceed as follows to set up the time and date displays 1 Press fer 2 Press the Next Page softkey The display appears as follows Date Display Date 06 90 96 Date Format 01 37 99 Time Display Off Time 0726 03 am Time Format 12 00 00 am Numeric Format 0 000 Prev Next Page Page Lane Choices gj38s eps 3 Use the and keys to move the cursor to the parameter you want to change then press CENTER Jor the Choices softkey to choose a setting for that parameter For example the following display appears after you select Date Format Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 01731799 31 01 99 Date Format 31 01 99 31 01 99 Sun 01 31 99 Sun 31 01 99 sun 31 01 99 Sun 31 01 99 gj39s eps Press or to move the cursor to the desired date format Press ENTER Io go back to the w display Make another selection or press the Done softkey or to save your settings and exit Setup mode 25 MasterCAL Users Manual Using the Backlight Press Gi to toggle the display backlight on and off When the backlight is on the zz symbol shows at the top of the display You can minimize battery usage by setting the calibrator to turn the display backlight off automatically When the backlight is on and Auto
69. to the drywell using the DB9 Null Modem adapter Drywells with the 3 5 mm jack connector need to use the serial cable supplied with the drywell in addition to the MasterCAL drywell interface cable Join the DB9 connectors of the two cables and connect the 3 5 mm jack to the drywell 59 MasterCAL Users Manual Null Modem BETA MasterCAL 990 SCEE A A T d a Drywell Interface Cable HART Scientific Drywell DB9 HART Scientific 3 5mm Interface Cable HART Scientific Drywell 3 5 mm ot99 eps Figure 21 Sourcing Temperature using Drywell 60 Be sure the drywell is configured for serial communication at 2400 4800 or 9600 bits per second Other rates are not supported by the MasterCAL Proceed as follows to source a temperature using a drywell 1 If necessary press sst8 for SOURCE mode 2 Press the button to display the temperature mode menu 3 Select Drywell from the list of options and press ENTER 4 The calibrator will begin searching for a drywell If the MasterCAL shows Attempting connection for more than 10 seconds double check your cable connections and drywell configuration 5 Ifa dual well is recognized a menu will pop up allowing selection of the hot or cold side of the dual well Only one side of the drywell may be controlled at a time Switching sides requires the drywell to be reconnected by disconnecting the
70. tters or square root responding transmitters Linear Responding Transmitters 1 If necessary press 8 for SOURCE mode 3 2 Select a source function aal Det Lis Laj mp Or L amp J as previously described and enter a value 3 Press the Scale softkey 4 Select from the list 62 5 Use the numeric keypad to enter the 0 of scale value 0 Value 6 Press _ENIER 7 Use the numeric keypad to enter the 100 of scale value 100 Value 8 Press the Done softkey Percent of scale remains in effect until you change to another source function or press the Scale softkey and select another scale mode Square Law Process Variables When you select V within scaling the calibrator output value is the percent value entered squared and converted to engineering units 1 If necessary press 85 for SOURCE mode 2 Select a source function aal v a La mo or J as previously described 3 Press the Scale softkey 4 Select y from the list 5 Use the numeric keypad to enter the 0 of scale value 0 Value 6 Press _ENZER 7 Use the numeric keypad to enter the 100 of scale value 100 Value 8 Press _ENIER J 9 Press the Done softkey Square root percent of scale remains in effect until you change to another source function or press the Scale
71. ture Scale in Setup mode The procedure is the same as steps a f above Calibrator Using Measure Mode Table 5 Thermocouple Types Accepted Positive Lead H Positive Lead Color Negative Lead Specified Range Material ast e Material C Pann cox sac cay Joen Le oR Platinum Tungsten 5 Rhenium ue fo Tungsten 26 Rhenium 0 to 2316 L American National Standards Institute ANSI device negative lead L is always red International Electrotechnical Commission IEC device negative lead L is always white Not an ANSI designation but a Hoskins Engineering Company designation 35 MasterCAL Users Manual vo RTD 30v SOURCE Max D A Et MAX Process Temperature Warning A TC Miniplug 30V maximum to L gj12f eps Figure 12 Measuring Temperature with a Thermocouple 36 Calibrator Using Measure Mode Using Resistance Temperature Detectors three terminal configuration The calibrator accepts RTDs RTD measurement inputs in two three or four wire connections as shown in Figure 14 A four wire The calibrator accepts RTD types shown in Table 6 configuration provides the highest measurement RTDs are characterized by their resistance at 0 C precision and two wire provides the lowest 32 F which is called the ice point or H The measurement precision most common R is 100 2 Most RTDs come ina Table 6 RTD Types Accepted RTD Type erop wen
72. ules are available from Beta See Accessories near the back of this manual Before you use a pressure module read its Instruction Sheet The modules vary in how you use them how you zero them what types of process pressure media are allowed and accuracy specification To measure pressure attach the appropriate pressure module for the process pressure to be tested as described in the module s Instruction Sheet Proceed as follows to measure pressure Warning To avoid a violent release of pressure in a pressurized system shut off the valve and slowly bleed off the pressure before you attach the pressure module to the pressure line Caution To avoid mechanically damaging the pressure module never apply more than 10 ft lb of torque between the pressure module fittings or between the fittings and the body of the module Always apply appropriate torque between the pressure module fitting and connecting fittings or adapters To avoid damaging the pressure module from overpressure never apply pressure above the rated maximum printed on the pressure module To avoid damaging the pressure module from corrosion use it only with specified materials Refer to the printing on the pressure module or the pressure module instruction sheet for the acceptable material compatibility Calibrator Using Measure Mode 31 MasterCAL Users Manual 32 Connect a pressure module to the calibrator as shown in Figure 1
73. untune Annt EnntE nEn anunstnnen nennen Safety lte Getting Started Exverclee AAA Op r ting Feat re Ssnin See degen aE eve Input and Output JACKS AAA Battery IC Preserving Battery Life reisnoroen an iene antl ie Using the Optional Battery Eliminator Selecting the Display Language eecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeteaeeeaeeteaeetseeeteaeetates MasterCAL Users Manual Adjusting the Display Contrast AA Displaying the Date and Time ccceseeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeensaseeseseeeeeeseeeeeseseeeeeenaes Using the Backlight AAA Personalizing the Calibrator scissioni sanien eie eisa Using Measure Mode AAA Measurement Ranges reisn a na TEE E EAEC dae aan Measuring Electrical Parameters AAA Testing Continuity siccc0dnu Atenas oaaenieAswo ean acne AE Ee MG aASUMING E Measuring Temperature ceccccceceseecceeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseneeeeeseeeeseeeeeesesenseeseseeeeenseeeenees Using TNErmoOcouples AA Using Resistance Temperature Detectors RTDs Measurement Scale ccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseeeeeseeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseaeeseieeseneeeea Linear Output Transmitters AAA Square Law Process Variables A Measuring or Sourcing with Custom Untte 000 ec cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeaeeneeeenes Using the 700 IV Current Shunt eee eeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeaeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeseaeeeneeeseaeeniaes Damping Your Measurement cccesecceeeeseceeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeseeeeseseeeeeeeeeeen
74. urce mA Loop Power Disabled Pressure Module SOQOOL BETA CALIBRATORS D3 A 2 28 di i Figure 28 Calibrating a Current to Pressure I P Transmitter ot28c eps Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications Measure mA Original Circuit Wiring VK a lt Se BE eg Be Black ot29c eps Figure 29 Measuring the Output Current of a Transmitter 95 MasterCAL Users Manual Measure BETA MasterCAL 99 Resistance Dp me ET 10026 Ne E i Scale Range More a Gi elt Jk ee v D TC SIE E EIER GH Go Gi Red O o9 OOO VO QOO ENTERS Black ot30c eps Figure 30 Measuring a Precision Resistor 96 Source Resistance SETUP v D TC a o B e Circuit Black ot31c eps Figure 31 Sourcing Resistance Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications Measure Continuity JC Measure Frequency BETA MasterCAL 990 BETA MasterCAL gt Un EE o 5 10 kz vun d Laun vun Scale Range More pains ae chs Wwe ao TC C
75. urrent for RTD Source 10 Q RTDs 8 mA dc 100 Q 120 Q RTDs 8 mA de 200 Q 1000 Q RTDs 1 mA dc supports pulsed transmitters and PLCs with pulse times as short as 1 ms For two and three wire RTD measurements add 0 4 C to the specifications 119 MasterCAL Users Manual Loop Power Supply E T Short circuit protected Maximum Current 22 mA Maximum Input Voltage 30 V dc Output Resistance 250 Q nominal 120 Calibrator Specifications Top and Bottom Limits of Ranges with Auto Range On 121 MasterCAL Users Manual Top and Bottom Limits of Ranges with Auto Range On cont 122 General Specifications Display Power Memory Backup Dimensions Weight Altitude Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Calibrator Specifications 240 by 200 pixel graphic LCD 70 x 58 mm Internal battery pack NiMH 7 2 V dc 3500 mAh Lithium battery 5 years typical lifetime 130 x 236 x 61 mm 5 1 x 9 3 x 2 4 in 1 4 kg 3 Ib 1 0z Up to 2800 meters 9186 ft above mean sea level 10 to 50 C typically to 20 C except for frequency measure and ac voltage measure 20 to 60 C Avoid prolonged use outside the safe operating boundaries shown in the graph on the next page 123 MasterCAL Users Manual RF Fields Safety Warranty 124 Accuracy for all functions is not specified in RF fields gt 3 V m Accuracy for thermocouple measurement is not specified
76. uses the As Found and As Left calibration templates Select either the 1 Pt Switch or 2 Pt Switch procedure in a menu after you press the As Found softkey Figure 24 defines the terminology used in calibrating limit switches The template to set up the limit switch procedure lets you select the following parameters e Switch sense normally open or closed e For each setpoint e Setpoint value e Setpoint tolerance e High limit or low limit e Minimum deadband e Maximum deadband Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument Switch B Open Switch B d Kar CH Setpoint Deadband t Reset Switch B Closed Process Variable Switch A Closed Reset Deadband J c ey Switch A Switch A Setpoint Open Switch A Low Limit Switch B High Limit gi24f eps Figure 24 Limit Switch Terminology 79 MasterCAL Users Manual The procedure for testing a pressure limit switch follows The switch in this example sets at a high limit of 10 psi The set state is a closed switch contact For pressure switches you use the Manual Test choice For testing switches that do not require sourcing pressure you can use the Auto Test choice 1 Connect the test leads between the pressure switch contact output and the mA Q RTD middle jacks on the calibrator 2 Connect the pressure module to the calibrator and connect a pressure line to the limit switch Leave the pressure line vented to atmosphere 3 If
77. vailable you can use the optional Fluke Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator to conserve battery power When the battery eliminator is used the battery is internally disconnected and can be removed from the calibrator The battery eliminator does not charge the battery The battery eliminator is handy for troubleshooting process instruments on the workbench and for long term data logging When you calibrate an instrument you will get best results using battery power Selecting the Display Language The calibrator displays information in five languages English is the default To change the display language proceed as follows 1 Press few 2 Press the third softkey from the left twice 3 Press three times 4 Press ETER 5 Press or to highlight your choice of language 24 6 Press _ENIER Jto confirm your choice The language you choose is the power up default 7 Press tv to exit Setup mode Adjusting the Display Contrast Press or f to increase contrast Press or to decrease contrast When the and keys are being used to select an item from a list for example in Setup mode use the d or keys In calculator mode all four direction keys are used for arithmetic functions Displaying the Date and Time The date and time can be shown at the top of the display during normal operation In Setup mode you can turn this date and time display on or off You can also control the format used
78. y Pack Replace the battery pack when it no longer holds a charge for the rated interval The battery normally lasts for up to 1000 charge discharge cycles To order a replacement battery order Model BP7235 Nickel Metal Hydride or Model BP7217 Nickel Cadmium Battery Pack Note amp Do not mix spent Nickel Cadmium batteries with the solid waste stream Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler Contact your authorized Beta Service Center for recycling information Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications 101 MasterCAL Users Manual Internal Lithium Backup Battery A lithium battery maintains the memory contents and Setup settings The normal service life for the lithium battery is 3 to 5 years You cannot access the lithium battery Return the calibrator to an authorized Beta service center When the lithium battery is 3 years old replace it at the next calibration interval as a preventive maintenance procedure Cleaning the Calibrator Clean the calibrator and pressure modules with a soft cloth dampened with water or water and mild soap Caution To avoid damaging the plastic lens and case do not use solvents or abrasive cleansers Calibration Data The date the calibrator was last calibrated shows on the calibration sticker The date the calibrator was 102 last adjusted is shown on the last screen in the Setup mode The CAL STATUS number on the stic
79. you are sourcing frequency respond to the display prompt to select a zero symmetric sine or positive square wave The amplitude you specify is p p amplitude To change the output value enter a new value and press _ENZER 1 Note If you are sourcing current wait for the A4 symbol to go out before you use the output To set the output value to 0 in the present source function press z To turn off sourcing completely press twice Note Use the source current function to drive a current loop This is different than the loop power function in which the calibrator is powering a process instrument To source loop power use the Loop Power function accessible from Setup mode Calibrator Using Source Mode Common gj16f eps Figure 15 Electrical Sourcing Connections 47 MasterCAL Users Manual Simulating a 4 to 20 mA Transmitter You can configure the calibrator as a load ona current loop through the SOURCE mA function When you press the sie key in SOURCE mode the display prompts you to select Source mA or Simulate Transmitter When you Source mA the calibrator is sourcing current and when you Simulate Transmitter the calibrator is sourcing a variable resistance to regulate current to the specified value Connect an external loop supply to the positive top mA jack as shown in Figure 16 Note Also see Transmitter Mode in which the calibrator can be set

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