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3288 FastCalXP User's Manual

1. 51 Appendix A FastCalXP Pressure Units 51 Appendix B EkcelTemplateTags 51 SUPPONFT wwww nu 56 CONIC US III IIIA 56 Waranty HAIKAI aa 56 Introduction 2 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing FastCalKP FastCalXP is the cornerstone of a specially designed and easy to use pressure calibration system that helps you calibrate pressure gauges and transmitters collectively referred to as gauges in this manual faster than you ever imagined Whether you calibrate pressure gauges every day or only once in a while FastCalKP saves you time while helping you automate record keeping and reduce data entry errors Instead of using deadweight testers FastCalXP was specifically designed to be used with Crystal Engineering products pressure gauges and calibrators as the reference pressure standards currently nVision XP2i KP2 and 30 Series calibrators and the GaugeCalHP pressure comparator for pressure generation and precise pressure control FastCalKP was designed to run on a modern Windows operating system Calibration and instrument data are stored in a Microsoft Access compatible database but reports are created in the familiar Microsoft Excel xls or xlsx file format If you know how to use Excel you can have FastCalXP produce calibration certificates that look exactl
2. Display information about this version of FastCalXP FastCalXP Operation Manual MAIN WINDOW Menus and Windows 46 The FastCalXP Main Window provides a graphical representation of the program flow and the current status of the program and the calibration process Gauge Information Gauge number T4G 10157 Serial number 10157 Model 1151 F Ge US TC P Manufacturer Rosemount Range 0 000 100 000 inH20 4 C Gauge Calibration Made fes ae a cia de quel Cal due by 6 3 2011 Transmitter m HART 62 1 103969 Calibration Process Select Gauge Step 4s Received Step s Left Step Certificate Step Calibration Status 4s received and left calibration pending Certificate cannot be created until as left calibration is completed Calibration Notes Modifications A User lt None gt Crystal j AMETEK Gi ss File View Tools Help FastCalXP Operation Manual Menus and Windows 9 47 CALIBRATION WINDOW The FastCalXP Calibration Window provides a straightforward user interface for proceeding with a single calibration Target Pressure Run 1 Reference Gauge P F Error Tol 0 00 0 0013 0 0030 1 50 0 0022 0 0030 Reference Gauge Model No Gauge No SBAR 3bar 007342 Serial No Serial No 962840 007342 Calibration Method Actual Peak FastCalXP Operation Manual Frequently Asked Questions 9 48 Frequently Asked Questions
3. Reference Transmitter 1 43 HART 6 966 inH2Ci 4 C SBR 6 975 ma Serial No 962840 12 59 inH2eo 4eC Gauge Mo T G 037769 Calibrating Gauges e 19 FastCalXP Operation Manual The Adiabatic Effect Regardless of what fluid is used in the comparator there will always be a small amount of air remaining between the fluid and the gauge sensor When pres sure is increased in the comparator the air is pressurized and this pressurized gas heats up When the pressure stops increasing the gas cools and the pressure in the comparator decreases slightly The reverse is true when the pressure is reduced in the comparator This is called the adiabatic effect The result of the effect for FastCalXP is that the pressure is not immediately stable when a new target pressure is reached At high pressures the adiabatic ef fect can be large For example at 10000 PSI the pressure can change by 100 PSI or more as the gas stabilizes thermally With FastCalXP there are two approaches to working with the adiabatic effect One approach is to adjust the comparator and wait for the pressure to stabilize This approach is used in the Actual data acquisition mode The other approach is to take advantage of the adiabatic effect with the Peak data acquisition mode Actual or Peak Mode calibration can be selected in the Calibration Window Refer to the discussions of the techniques used in Actual Mode Calibration on page 21 and Peak Mode Calibration o
4. e Intuitive user interface for all calibration operations and data management O ie we or Ol ce ie Iye reie fuie many deadweight testers require oil only GaugelCalHP can also use distilled water j FITTINGS FOR LiFE We also recommend the Crystal Pressure ERE Fittings system our range of safe quick connecting and leak free fittings They enable you to connect gauges without the need for thread sealing tape seals or tools FastCalXP Operation Manual Introduction 2 2 HOW IT WORKS A typical installation of FastCalXP includes a personal computer running Microsoft Windows a GaugeCalHP comparator and an nVision Reference Recorder XP2i digital pressure gauge or 30 Series calibrator used as the reference The device under test or gauge is mounted on the comparator along with the refer ence and the reference is connected to the computer s serial or USB port FastCalXP stores detailed information about all tested or otherwise entered gauges references and users as well as all acquired calibration details for each gauge The flow of the program proceeds in four steps 1 Select Gauge Step 2 As Received Step 3 AsLeft Step 4 Certificate Step FastCalXP automatically detects a Crystal digital reference connected to the computer s serial or USB port The software also automatically reads and records pressure measurements from the reference All of the information entered into or acquired by FastCalXP is stored in a s
5. Models delete models Select References including default references test profiles included in all certs Tri Manages user accounts Create edit and ie i Manufacturers Users authorization levels and YS delete manufacturers Semi pecans Define specific test Test Profiles profiles which can then be assigned to models Mesne edit and I Current Database Locations delete locations used in the gauge setup E test blank_For_screen mdb For management purposes the database consists of eight tables which can be accessed via the buttons in the Database Manager Create edit and delete gauges gt To Change the Current Database m Click the Change button in the lower right corner of the Database Manager If Multiple Database Support has been enabled in the Options dialog you will be taken to the Select FastCalXP Database dialog Otherwise use the Open dialog to browse your directories to find the MDB file that you wish to load FastCalXP Operation Manual Managing the Database 2 34 b To addto or edit a table Click on the button for that table Each dialog or table editor includes a list of items on the left item details in the center which can be edited and action buttons on the right A checkbox at the bottom left allows you to display hidden items in the list A checkbox at the bottom center allows you to specify whether or not the current item is hidden gt To adda new item n the table editor click
6. GAUGES gt Why doesn t the gauge that am looking for show up on the list in the Load Gauge window It is marked as hidden Click the box that says Show hidden gauges To un hide the gauge edit the gauge with the Database Manager gt Why doesn t a model that I have already entered show up in the pull down menu in the New Gauge Wizard If you know that you have the correct manufacturer for the model you may have entered the model under the wrong manufacturer originally Use the Data base Manager to see if the model is listed If it is listed verify and correct the manufacturer that is associated with the model gt Every time launch FastCalXP get an error message that says FastCalXP requires a database for operation and was unable to open one If this error persists consult user s manual for more details on how to recover FastCalXP will now exit To recover relaunch FastCalXP to display the following message FastCalXP is unable to make a current backup of your database to FilePath Do you want to continue Make note of the FilePath and then click No to exit FastCalXP Using Windows browse to the folder that contains FilePath Two files will be present One will be the Active and likely corrupt database MyDatabase mdb The other will be the backup copy of your database MyDatabase mdb 1 0 bak Your database name may vary slightly Move or rename the database and the backup files then relaunc
7. mdb Penny s FastcalsP 2 0 mdb E test Penny s FastcalXF 2 0 mdb Add Existing Database Create New Database Edit Remove Open this dialog every time FastcalXF starts gt To Add a Database to the List of Available Databases 1 Click the Add Existing Database button 2 Browse to the database and click Open After selecting the database you will be asked for a name which will be displayed along with the database file name This name is also displayed in the title bar of the application to indicate which database is in use gt To Create a New Blank Database 1 Click the Create New Database button 2 Browse to where you would like to store the database and provide a name The Edit and Remove buttons allow you to change settings for or remove a database entry respectively gt To select the database you want to use Click on the database entry and then click the Use button If you are changing the database file after FastCalXP has started you will need to exit and restart the program before the database change will go into effect gt To have this dialog appear every time FastCalXP starts m Click the Open this dialog every time FastCalXP starts checkbox This will allow you to select the database during startup of FastCalXP without needing to change it from within the Manage Database dialog FastCalXP Operation Manual Menus and Windows e 45 Menus and Windows l COMMAND SUMMARY Followin
8. A PARTICULAR USE Good data processing procedure dictates that any Product be thoroughly tested with non critical data before relying on it The purchaser must assume the en tire risk of using the Product ANY LIABILITY OF CRYSTAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO REPLACE MENT OF PURCHASER S COPY OF THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER COPY OR IF SO ELECTED BY CRYSTAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION REFUND OF THE INITIAL AMOUNT PAID BY PURCHASER TO CRYSTAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT WILL CRYSTAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS EVEN IF CRYSTAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY THIRD PARTY FastCalXP Operation Manual Crystal j 2013 Crystal Engineering Corporation 708 Fiero Lane Suite 9 San Luis Obispo California 93401 8701 AMETER TEST 8 CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 9001 2008 17025 2005 3288 G
9. Low High mA output of the transmitter gt Measure HART If the model is a smart transmitter select Measure HART to view digital output of the transmitter If the transmitter has an external display check Measure Displayed to include the external display in the certificate You can select either Measure Displayed or Measure HART but not both for a model gt Accuracy There are three ways to define the accuracy of the model Many gauges will have an ASME or ISO IEC grade which can be selected from the pull dovvn list If the accuracy is not listed you may be able to simply enter a 26 of span accuracy Alternatively select Custom to define a custom accuracy by specifying a series of pressure ranges and accuracies associated with those ranges Click the Add button to include a range and accuracy in the specification When the accuracy is fully specified click OK Accuracy Setting From inHeol4er To inH2O 4eC Accuracy of reading lt lt Remove oF range Double click an item bo remove it REI Managing the Database 9 37 FastCalKP Operation Manual Managing the Database 9 38 l MANUFACTURERS The Manufacturers editor allovvs access to the information about each manufacturer stored in the database Manufacturer Details Enter information about the manufacturer Name Nuova Fima Address Via Cesare Battisti 59 25045 Invorio NO ITALTY 39 0322 253200 FAR 39 0322 355252 http jiva nouafima c
10. Session userdatabase ID lt SessionUserUsername gt Session user login username o For UnitlD lt 1000 all fields are saved in the certificate as they are built in units di Appendix e 54 FastCalKP Operation Manual Appendix e 55 Description Saved in Cert lt ALCond Pressure gt As Left pressure set point Yes lt ARCond Pressure gt As Received pressure set point Yes lt ARRun Point Indicated gt AR indicated lt ARRun Point Setpoint gt AR set point Yes lt ARRun Point Applied gt ARapplied es FastCalXP Operation Manual Support 9 56 Support CONTACT US Phone 805 595 5477 Toll Free 800 444 1850 T cisiorists ee ee gata 805 595 5466 Email sessorensissemsomsegisal service crystalengineering net WOO IA crystalengineering net Send your comments to sales crystalengineering net WARRANTY FastCalXP THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS CRYSTAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION DOES NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS PURCHASER MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE PRODUCT CRYSTAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION MAKES NO PROMISES REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRODUCT S CONDITION ITS CONFORMITY TO ANY REPRESENTATION OR DESCRIPTION THE EXISTENCE OF ANY LATENT OR PATENT DEFECTS ANY NEGLIGENCE AND ITS MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
11. Settings and Options on page 26 MULTIPLE DATABASE SUPPORT FastCalXP is designed to work with Access Databases for data storage By enabling Multiple database support in the Options dialog it is possible to create and manage multiple databases directly from FastCalXP While only one database can be open at a time this feature simplifies the process of switching between databases It is important to understand that you will not be able to share any data between databases including records of references gauges models etc In addition many settings such as the default template are stored within the database see Where Settings Are Stored on page 31 for more details Be sure you understand the implications of using multiple databases before enabling this feature For example if you are using the same references in multiple databases you will have duplicate entries in each database and when the gauge is recalibrated the new calibration date will need to be changed in every database that uses the reference FastCalXP Operation Manual Managing the Database 9 44 If multiple database support is enabled when the Change button is clicked in the Manage Database dialog the following dialog appears elect rastlalaAP Database x Selected database Mame blank _For_screen mdb Database Eltestiblant for screen mdb blank For sereen mdb Enitestiblant for _screen mdb FastCalxP Fer mdb E lttestiReg 01 76 112 FastCalxP Fer
12. at the moment that the keyboard Enter key is pressed the Next Point button is clicked or the foot switch is pressed Actual Mode is the easiest mode of operation for the novice operator Typically this is the mode that will be used for calibration of digital gauges and transmitters With the Foot Switch The optional foot switch will significantly increase operation speed in Actual Mode since it enables hands free storage of a measurement Without the need to use your hands to store a measurement manually one hand can operate the comparator while the other taps the gauge In all calibration modes the foot switch operates as the Next Point button gt To Make an Actual Mode Measurement 1 Turn the handle of the comparator until the gauge reaches the Target Pressure 2 Press the Foot Switch when the gauge needle points to the target pressure If you are matching the Target Pressure to the reference you will have to enter the reading from the gauge in the Gauge box before you press Enter gt To Re measure a Profile Step Click on the Previous Point button and adjust the comparator to reach the target again Without the Foot Switch Without the foot switch you will need to work with one hand on the comparator and one hand on the keyboard or mouse gt To Make an Actual Mode Measurement 1 Turn the handle of the comparator until the gauge reaches the Target Pressure 2 Press the Enter button or click on the Next Point button If y
13. installer CD a USB authorization key an operation manual as well as various cables and or adapters An optional USB foot switch is available SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FastCalXP is a Windows application The USB authorization key is the only additional hardware required to run the software and manage the FastCalXP data base However a typical installation includes a pressure comparator and a digital pressure gauge or reference along with the computer on which FastCalXP will be installed gt Computer FastCalXP requires a personal computer with a USB port for the authorization key and a serial port or an additional USB port if using the nVision or XP2i s RS232 to USB adapter In order to use FastCalXP the USB authorization key must be plugged into the computer while FastCalXP is running An additional USB port will be required if using the optional foot switch Version 2 1 is compatible with Windows XP with Service Pack 3 Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 Win dows 7 and Windows 8 In order to modify certificate templates or view certificates using FastCalXP Microsoft Excel or Office 2003 or later is recommended gt Comparator FastCalXP was designed to operate with a Crystal Engineering GaugeCalHP pressure comparator gt Reference For automatic reference detection and data acquisition FastCalXP requires a Crystal nVision Reference Recorder XP2i XP2 digital pressure gauge or 30 Series calibrator connected via a serial or USB cable
14. local Latitude and the altitude above Mean sea level Enter these values and click on the Calculate Gravity button The calculated gravity will automatically be entered into the Gravity field in the Head Correction box When the appropriate parameters are entered click on the Calculate Head Correction button to display the calculated Head Correction Click OK to insert the correction into the head correction box in the Calibration Settings FastCalXP Operation Manual Managing the Database 9 33 Managing the Database The FastCalXP database stores all of the information entered into or acguired by the program The database is a Microsoft Access format database that is ac cessible from within FastCalXP All user entered data related to Gauges Units References and Users can be edited by an administrator Administrator defined privileges may also permit access to some portions of the database by a technician Refer to the discussion of Security Settings on page 30 in the Settings and Options section Calibration data collected by FastCalXP cannot be edited by the user This data can be viewed and printed in the form of certificates only gt To Modify or Add to the Editable Portions of the Database From the Tools menu choose Manage Database to open the Database Manager Define pressure units which can then be used elsewhere in the application Create edit and Manages list of references
15. on the Calibration Settings tab and click to check the Auto Peak Detection box FastCalXP Operation Manual Pressure Calibration Terms Actual Mode The data acquisition mode that takes the current reading from the reference at the desired moment of measurement As Left The state of the gauge after it has had calibration adjustments made As Received The state of the gauge when it is initially measured Comparator A device used to apply equal pressure to the gauge and reference Gauge The instrument that is being calibrated or the device under test DUT This might be a gauge or a transmitter GaugeCalHP Crystal Engineering s pressure comparator Model 30 A Crystal Engineering 30 Series digital pressure calibrator AVISION ia A Crystal Engineering nVision Reference Pressure Recorder Includes Lab Reference model Peak Mode The data acquisition mode that takes the most recent peak or valley from the reference at the desired moment of measurement Reference The instrument to which the DUT is compared during a calibration Also any instrument used to measure ambient conditions during the calibration PPL esa i oiices mai A Crystal Engineering digital pressure gauge Includes XP2 model Pressure Calibration Terms 2 50 FastCalXP Operation Manual Appendix e 51 Appendix APPENDIX A FASTCALXP PRESSURE UNITS FastCalXP uses th
16. the computers serial or USB port In addition to pressure references the FastCalXP database can store references used to verify ambient conditions at the calibration work station such as ambi ent air pressure temperature and humidity These references can be automatically listed on all certificates Refer to the discussion of Managing References in the in the FastCalXP database in Managing the Database on page 33 Reference Selection Reference selection is perhaps the most important factor in ensuring the most accurate calibration possible Many metrology and or quality systems require that the uncertainty of the reference be at least 4 times better than the device being tested but your metrology requirements may be different Crystal XP2i Digital Test Gauges have an accuracy of 0 02 of full scale in the lower 20 of their ranges and an accuracy of 0 1 of reading in the remain der of the range 30 Series calibrators have an accuracy of 0 05 of reading plus 0 005 of full scale nVision Reference Recorders have various accuracy statements from range to range Some ranges have 0 025 of reading accuracy from 30 to 100 of full scale All Crystal products are available with a variety of pressure ranges to suit a wide range of needs FastCalXP Operation Manual Autodetection FastCalXP automatically detects Crystal Engineering s nVision Reference Recorders XP2i XP2 digital pressure gauges and 30 Series calibrators Once the gauge a
17. 2 Creating Certificates 23 Excel Templates 24 Viewing Certificate Data 25 Settings and Options 26 Where Settings Are Stored 31 Head Correction Calculator 32 Managing the Database 33 UU IA IIIA E E E E 34 MOOG II R O a wee 36 Manufacturers 38 TestProfiles 39 LU AIKA Aa 41 Pressure Units 41 KU ia aa AI Aa 42 UA AA Ses II IIIA EEE IA 43 Multiple Database Support 43 Menus and Windows 45 MainWindow c2c scoecnseacnavugencetu ebaaensenedesauedschataauseaens 46 Calibration Window on 47 Frequently Asked Questions 48 References 49 UA II AAA AA IIIA aa 49 POOK MOQO cerie er aaee RE R a eT 49 Pressure Calibration Terms 50 APPEeNndiK
18. 3 If the profile requires it exercise the gauges by increasing and decreasing the pressure over the full range of the gauge one or more times Refer to the GaugeCalHP Operation Manual or the discussion of Exercising on page 17 for more information The Calibration Window will then open Refer to description of the Calibration Window in the Menus and Windows section 4 Select Actual or Peak mode and step through the calibration Refer to the discussions of Calibration Strategies Actual Mode Calibration and Peak Mode Calibration later in the manual gt Load Existing As Received Data If the As Received calibration has been completed in a previous session complete the As Received Step by clicking the Load Previous Data button TAKE THE AS LEFT DATA If the gauge failed the As Received calibration and adjustments have been made to the gauge click on the Perform As Left Cal button Follow steps 2 through 4 in the Perform a New Calibration instructions above Alternatively if the gauge passed the As Received calibration and no adjustments have been made to the gauge FastCalXP can use the As Received calibra tion for the As Left calibration Click on the Use As Received for As Left button GENERATE AND PRINT THE CERTIFICATE 1 Enter any notes regarding the calibration or modifications made to the gauge in the Calibration Notes Modifications box and click on the Save Data button in the Calibration Status box Notes cannot be added aft
19. 30 Series pressure calibrator may also be used in place of the nVision The model definition for the gauge will define the requirements for the transmitter If the transmitter model includes milliamp output then the reference must be an nVision or 30 Series pressure calibrator If you are calibrating a smart trans mitter a HART modem must be connected to the computer and the leads must be connected to the power leads of the smart transmitter See Hardware Setup and Connections for a diagram of the correct electrical connections Note that while a HART modem is necessary to read the HART digital pressure signal from a smart transmitter it is not required to calibrate this type of trans mitter if an nVision or 30 Series pressure calibrator is used as the reference Also it is not possible to change the digital signal without using a HART communi cator The use of a HART communicator is not discussed in this manual The HART indicated pressure is acquired using the connected HART modem by querying the transmitter using the HART address information entered when creating the gauge FastCalXP also uses the mA low range value and mA high range value from the model information to compute the pressure from the measured milliamps Note that the milliamp pressure reading is computed from the measured milliamps and will most likely will not be the same value as the HART pressure reading IE DT ES eg oe AA AllDrati F Target Pressure 0 000 inH20 40C
20. ALQuantity gt Model AL profile quantity AAA lt ModelARProfilelD gt Model AR profile database AAA lt ModelARQuantity gt Model AR profile quantity AAA lt ModelCertPeriod gt Model cert period AAA lt ModelCertTemplate gt Model cert template AAA Models AA bd AAA ModelRangeMa Model maximum pressure AA lt ModelRangeMaxmA gt Model maximum milliamps AA lt ModelRangeMin gt Model minimum pressure AA lt ModelRangeMinmA gt Model minimum milliamps AA ModelResolution Model pressure resolution AAA lt ModelType gt Mode gpe AA AAA lt ModelUnitID gt Model Unitdatabase AAA Appendix e 53 FastCalXP Operation Manual Description Saved in Cert The Operator User is the account that is logged in when the cert was created 0 active 1 inactive hidden es Operator authorization level Be Operator full name LS Operator notes SS Operator database ID as Pa Quality Representative Operator login username lt QualRepFullname gt Quality rep full name Yes The session is the top level object that contains everything else about the calibration Session date last time data saved Session database ID a The Session User is the account that did the calibrations lt SessionUserActive gt Q active 1 inactive hidden o lt SessionUserAuthLevel gt Session user authorization level o lt SessionUserFullname gt Session userfullname S lt SessionUserNotes gt Session usernotes o lt SessionUserUserlD gt
21. CalXP These discussions also provide information which should help you to establish your own protocol for pressure gauge calibration Regardless of the protocol that you settle on practice will improve your speed and accuracy Take your time and do not hesitate to retrace your steps A cali bration is only finalized when it is saved following completion of the profile Exercising Exercising the gauges prior to completing a calibration may improve the accuracy of the calibration Exercise the gauges by applying the full scale pressure of the gauge one or more times Refer to the GaugeCalHP Operation Manual for a more detailed discussion of exercising the gauges FastCalXP provides an Exercise Window to encourage completion of exercise cycles prior to a calibration The number of exercise cycles is associated with the profile and specified in the Profiles editor Exercise Status Exercise 2 of 2 High Target Pressure Reference FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 9 18 gt To Change the Number of Exercise Cycles Associated with a Profile 1 choose Manage Database from the Tools menu and click on the Profiles button 2 Select the profile of interest and click on the Edit button Profile Details Enter information about the profile Mame 4000 psi 8 upidown Units of measure PST Number of exercise cycles 3 Enter the desired number of exercise cycles in the Number of exercise cycles text box Ma
22. Crystal JI pressure FastCaLxp Users Manual AMETER TEST 8 CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Contents Introduction 1 What FastCalXP Can Do For You 1 OWNS III NA A E 2 UsingthisManual 2 Installation and Setup 3 System Requirements 3 Hardware Setup and Connections 4 Software Installation 4 Quick Start 5 Set Up the Calibration 5 Take the As Received Data 7 Take the As Left Data 7 Generate and Print the Certificate 7 Calibrating Gauges 8 GAGES ooo ee ees AAA KA II IIIA 8 RETCVENICES is acre caeagsestsamstero secs beNteceel anes sereasns sannasaved 14 TOPONI AA AAA IA AIKA 16 Calibration Strategies 17 Actual Mode Calibration 21 Peak Mode Calibration 2
23. GaugelD gt Database ID number of gauge l AA lt GaugeNickname gt Gauge nickname AA Calibration Rep lt CalRepFullname gt Calibration rep full name Yes Yes Pass fail condition 0 no data taken 1 failed 2 passed Yes Pass fail condition 0 no data taken 1 failed 2 passed Globals lt GlobalsCalMode gt Calibration mode lt GlobalsDefaultCertTemplate gt Default certificate AS lt GlobalsHeadCorrection gt Head correction AAA Appendix e 52 FastCalXP Operation Manual Description Saved in Cert Location lt LocationActive gt 0 active 1 inactive hidden lt LocationAddress gt Location address Be lt LocationContact gt Location contact ns lt LocationEMail gt lt LocationFAX gt lt LocationID gt Location datapase AAA lt LocationName gt Location name AAA lt LocationNotes gt Location notes AAA lt locationPhone gt AA Locationphone AAA Manufacturer lt MfgActive gt active 1 inactive hidden o lt MfgAddress gt Manufacturer address o lt Mf9FAX gt Manufacturer FAX lt MfgID gt Manufacturer database ID lt MfgName gt Manufacturer name Yes lt MfgNotes gt Manufacturer notes AA lt ModelActive gt 0 active 1 inactive hidden SS EE Se lt ModelAccuracystatement gt Model accuracy statement AA lt ModelALProfilelD gt Model AL profile database AAA lt Model
24. HART device from the list and press the OK button to enter the ID of the desired transmitter 14 Click the Finish button to store the new gauge and close the New Gauge Wizard When the New Gauge Wizard has been completed FastCalXP will automatically load the new gauge FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 2 14 gt Calibration Schedule FastCalKP keeps track of the calibration schedule for all gauges and references in the database 1 To view a list of upcoming calibrations choose Upcoming Calibrations Report from the View menu Calibration Due Report The list below conkains all gauges due For calibration within the next 60 days TAG 037769 S N 037796 cal due 06 03 2010 TaG 01764 S N 77654 cal due 06 03 2010 40bar 003376 S N 003376 cal due 06 03 2010 Show upcoming Sbar 007342 S N 007342 cal due 06 04 2010 calibrations for Gi Gauges 4 References 2 Use the radio buttons to view a list of Gauges or a list of References The time span over which FastCalXP looks for upcoming calibrations is specified under the Config Settings tab of the FastCalXP Options Refer to the discus sion of Settings and Options on page 26 REFERENCES A reference is the digital pressure gauge to which the gauge under test is compared during a calibration FastCalXP is designed to work with Crystal Engineer ing s nVision Reference Recorder XP2i XP2 digital pressure gauges and 30 Series calibrators connected to
25. SURE UNITS Units are specified for each model and that model s associated profiles The FastCalXP software includes 13 different defined system units The names of these units and their PSI conversion factors are listed in Appendix A These system units cannot be modified The Units editor provides access to all custom units stored in the database If a model has units not included in the units list add the unit first then add the model gt To Add Custom Unit Specify the Name of the unit and the PS conversion factor Unit Details Enter information about the pressure unit The PSI conversion Factor will be used when unit conversions are needed Name cu FE ak OF PSI conversion Factor 0 11 Calculation Method Pressure in this unit Pressure in PST PST Conversion Factor FastCalXP Operation Manual Managing the Database 9 42 REFERENCES The References editor provides access to all references stored in the database Reference Details Enter information about the reference Manufacturer Crystal Engineering Model 1OKPSI SN p63997 Cal cert 93401 Expires 4 1 2010 Eki Accuracy 0 30 of FS HU 0374 of Fo 30 100 of FS HD 194 of Rdg YA Crystal Reference Type Crystal Engineering 10KP51 r Pressure range Ota 10000 PSI E Include in all certs Hidden References are Crystal digital pressure gauges or calibrators automatically detected by FastCalXP Refer to the Autod
26. ate saved fields provide an assurance that the major elements within a certificate will not be modified after the certificate is created Some of the tags have a number sign as part of the tag This is to support multiple values of the same type i e multiple references or data points to be included in the certificate For example to have a certificate that has ten indicated pressure points for run 1 you would need to include lt ARRun1Point1 Indi cated gt through lt ARRun1Point10Indicated gt tags in the template To have a certificate that has multiple runs i e 5 runs you would need to include lt ARRun 1Point1Indicated gt through lt ARRun5Point1lOndicated gt The registry entry value for the following must be at least the same number of runs in the template HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Crystal Engineering FastCalXP Settings ExcelMaxRuns Value Data 5 FastCalXP Operation Manual Description Saved in Cert lt AlProfileActive gt active 1 inactive hidden AAA lt ALProfileExerciseCount gt Number of exercises AA lt AlProfilelD gt Database ID number of profile AAA lt ALProfileName gt Name of profle l lt ARProfileActive gt 0 active 1 inactive hidden o d O lt ARProfileExerciseCount gt Number of exercises l d lt ARProfilelD gt Database ID number of profile o d O lt ARProfileName gt Name of profle ANNA Gauge lt GaugeActive gt O active 1 inactive hidden d lt
27. cturer However if you wish use different test profiles on different groups of a single manufacturer s model you may need to add a modifier to the model name that will help you recognize which test profiles will be used for calibration gt Manufacturer Use the pull down list to select a Manufacturer from those stored in the database gt Units of Measure Use the pull down lists to select the Units of measure gt Pressure Range Specify the Pressure range and the value associated with each tic or Resolution of the gauge gt AR and AL Test Profiles From the pull down lists select test profiles for As Received AR and As Left AL calibrations Specify the number of runs through each profile or Qty If the desired profile is not listed click on Create New Profile to open the Profiles editor FastCalXP Operation Manual gt Use Custom Certificate Template When Use custom certificate template is checked you can override the default Excel template defined in the Options dialog This allovvs different manufactur ers or models to have unique certificate formats gt Cal Interval Enter the Cal interval in days which will be used for calibration scheduling gt Transmitter Select Transmitter when you will select which parameters of the transmitter to measure during calibration gt Measure mA Select Measure mA when calibrating the analog output of the transmitter Specify the Low High pressure range as well as the corresponding
28. d click on Models 2 Select the desired model click Edit and use the Browse button to find the desired template FastCalXP Operation Manual Creating Certificates e 25 NVIEWING CERTIFICATE DATA Before creating a certificate you may wish to look at the data from the current calibrations or from an older certificate gt To View Data from a Current or Previous Certificate 1 Open the Excel certificate or load the data into FastCalXP 2 Load the data for a specific certificate one Of tvvo vvays a Choose Load Certificate Data from the File menu to select certificate data for the gauge that is currently loaded b If you know the certificate number or gauge number that you are looking for choose Lookup Certificate from the Tools menu and enter the number 3 Once the data is loaded click the View Detailed Data button located next to the summary at the bottom of the main window As Received Summary View Calibration Details Status Failed Pls You may need to use the scroll bars to view the entire dataset View GEL Details Reference Reference Gauge Run 1 Gauge P F Run 1 Passed 0 Error 0 0029 0 0013 0 0017 LL 000E 0 0022 Error 0 0029 0 0013 0 0017 LL 000E 0 0022 As Left Summary Status Failed Pts Tal Run 1 Passed 0 FastCalXP Operation Manual Settings and Options OPTIONS FastCalXP settings can be modified by choosing Options from the To
29. dicating that numbering is required FastCalXP will not add fields to a template when it is creating a certificate but it will empty all unused fields For example if the template only contains tags for 5 data points but the profile contains 10 data points only the first 5 data points will be placed in the certificate Worksheets within the template can be password protected if the Excel password is set in the Options dialog see Settings and Options on page 26 Every sheet in the workbook will be password protected even if no tags exist on a sheet Templates are associated with models A standard template is provided with the FastCalXP software This template can be copied and edited to create any number of different templates Refer to Excel documentation for help with creating Excel templates gt To Create a New Template 1 Copy the provided template 2 Rename the copy and edit the new template in Excel Make sure there are enough fields and tags for the number of data points to be collected gt To Specify the Default Template 1 Choose Options from the Tools menu and click on the Certificate Settings tab 2 Browse to find the desired template Take care in making this change as this will affect all models that do not have the checkbox Use custom certificate template checked gt To Change the Template That is Associated with a Model for Models That Have a Custom Template Selected 1 Choose Manage Database from the Tools menu an
30. e Calibration representative and the Quality representative must be listed users and can be selected using the pull down lists In the certificate template provided with the software these names will be listed with signature lines on the first page of each certificate Calibration Settings The Calibration Settings define the default Calibration Method Config Settings Certificate Settings Calibration Settings Login Options Security Settings Calibration Method Actual The Actual calibration method uses the actual value of the reference at the moment the Next Point button is pressed Any drift in the measurement will be induded in the collected data point Peak The peak calibration method uses the peak value of the reference as the applied data point The method allows the operator to peak the gauge at the set point without being affected by the subsequent change in pressure after the set point is achieved Use Auto Peak Detection Look at prior 5 readings to establish peak found Head correction is to compensate for significant height differences between the gauge and reference which might affect the actual applied pressure Head correction is ADDED to the reference s pressure reading Head correction 0 PSI Correction calculator gt Actual Uses the pressure reading from the reference at the moment the Next Point button is clicked gt Peak Automatically advances to the Next Point when a peak is d
31. e following standard units and associated conversion factors from PSI All conversion factors use a gravity constant of 9 80665 m sec 1PSI 27 6806 inches of water column water at 4 C 39 2 FJ 27 7070 inches of water column water at 15 6 C 60 F 27 7292 inches of water column water at 20 C 68 F 2 03602 inches of mercury mercury at 0 C 32 F 51 7149 millimeters of mercury mercury at 0 C 32 FJ 703 087 millimeters of water column water at 4 C 39 2 F 0 070307 kilograms per square centimeter 68 948 millibar 6 8948 kilopascals 0 068948 bar 0 006895 megapascals APPENDIX B EXCEL TEMPLATE TAGS Following is a list of Excel template tags used by FastCalXP to create certificates using search and replace operations Tags are always included within chevrons e g lt tag gt and they can occur anywhere within a template worksheet However FastCalXP will only search and replace in a worksheet that includes the lt CertNum gt tag Bold tags must be present for FastCalXP to fill felds defined by other tags in the same group Tags marked Saved in Cert are values that will remain constant within a certificate once the certificate is created even if the information in the database is changed at a later date For example the gauge number for a given certificate will not change even if it is changed in the database after the certificate is created Since the system can recreate the certificate at a later d
32. e the default to Peak Mode with auto detection 1 Choose Options from the Tools menu and click on the Calibration Settings tab 2 Select the Peak calibration method Config Settings Certificate Settings Calibration Settings Login Options Security Settings Calibration Method Actual The Actual calibration method uses the actual value of the reference at the moment the Next Point button is pressed Any drift in the measurement will be included in the collected data point Peak The peak calibration method uses the peak value of the reference as the applied data point The method allows the operator to peak the gauge at the set point without being affected by the subsequent change in pressure after the set point is achieved V Use Auto Peak Detection Look at prior 5 readings to establish peak found You will also have the option of specifying the number of readings to look at in determining if a peak has been reached The default is five but the optimal number will depend on the individual operator s speed and will likely be determined experimentally A number that is too high will cause a delay in the detection of the peak and a number that is too low will cause FastCalXP to detect undesired peaks gt To Make a Measurement in Peak Mode with Auto Detection 1 Turn the handle of the comparator smoothly and steadily until the gauge reads the Target Pressure value 2 Stop wait for the program to bee
33. er the certificate has been generated 2 Create the calibration certificate by clicking on the Generate Certificate button FastCalXP will create the certificate and open the certificate by running Excel Go to the Excel window with the current certificate and print the certificate Refer to the Creating Certificates section for more information on working with certificates FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 2 8 Calibrating Gauges This section describes in detail many of the concepts referred to in the Ouick Start section above GAUGES FastCalXP refers to the device under test DUT as the gauge Gauges are the heart of the FastCalKP database Before beginning a calibration FastCalKP must load the gauge Load an existing gauge or use the New Gauge Wizard to create a new gauge Calibration Process Select Gauge Step Refer to the Managing the Database on page 33 for detailed information about managing gauges with the database manager gt Loading a Gauge 1 To load an existing gauge click on the Lookup Existing Gauge button from the Select Gauge Step column choose Lookup Existing Gauge from the File menu Ctrl O or use the Lookup Gauge button on the toolbar Search by Gauge Number o Quick select Cancel Gauge Information Sbar OOF S42 SIN OOF S42 4Obar 003376 SIN 003376 Gauge number Shar 007342 Create Mew T46 01764 S N 77654 l Gauge TAG O37 769 S N 037796 Serial
34. etected gt Head Correction If the gauge and the reference do not sit at the same height a Head correction can be applied Enter a correction to be added to the reference pressure or use the Correction calculator to calculate a correction given the specific conditions of the calibration Refer to the discussion of the Head Correction Calculator on page 32 FastCalXP Operation Manual Settings and Options 2 29 Login Options The Login Options allow the administrator to enable the login feature of FastCalXP The login feature allovvs control over who uses the software In addition the feature provides a record in the database of which user performed each calibration and of which user created each certificate The Login Options tab is not available to technicians Config Settings Certificate Settings Calibration Settings Login Options Security Settings Login Options No login The system will not prompt for login information and the session user will be left blank Automatically login Log into the system using the following user name User name Require login Users are required to log into the system using a d valid user name and password gt No Login Disables the user login feature gt Automatic Login A specified user is automatically logged in each time the program is run gt Require Login Requires any user to enter a valid user name and password If a valid user name and password i
35. etection on page 15 Any instrument used to measure ambient conditions in the calibration laboratory such as temperature humidity and barometric pressure can also be con sidered a reference These references are used to verify that ambient conditions are within specified ranges If these references are included in the database it may be desirable to list them in each certificate that is generated gt To add a reference for ambient conditions 1 Enter the Manufacturer Model number and serial number SN 2 Enter the most recent Cal Cert number and the date that the certificate Expires 3 Enter a representation of the Accuracy of the instrument 4 Click the Include in all certs checkbox to list the reference in every certificate that is generated FastCalXP Operation Manual Managing the Database 9 43 USERS The Users editor provides the administrator access to the login information for all users of the FastCalXP software User Details Enter information about the user Login name sjones Password KILI Confirm password sanes Full name Steven Jones Authorization Motes The Login name and Password are used in the login dialog box The Full name of the user is attached to the saved calibrations and certificates completed by the user The Authorization of Technician or Administrator defines the privileges of the user There is also a field for any Notes Refer to discussions of login options and security settings in the
36. f the gauge you are creating has not been previously entered into the database click on the Add New Model button The Add New Model Wizard will step you through the creation of a new model in two steps The initial dialog box allows you to enter the model information 4 Enter the Model number or name and select the Units of measure from the pull down list 5 Enter the Pressure range measured by the model 6 Specify the increment represented by the Resolution of the gauge or transmitter When Use custom certificate template is checked you can override the default Excel template defined in the FastCalXP Options dialog This allows this model to have a unique certificate format 7 Enter the Cal Interval in days which will be used for calibration scheduling Create New Model I Enter the model information When you are complete press Next To cancel creating a new model press Cancel General Information Model Units of measure PST x Pressure range 0 to PSI Resolution 1 PSI O Use custom certificate template C Program Files 865 Crystal Engineering Cert Template FS xlt Cal interval 365 days Accuracy Transmitter ID Accuracy grade MSMEJISOL E Transmitter ASME 44 0 1 of span TANA Mote compound grades xfyis refer to accuracy at lower 25 mid 50 and upper 25 of span Ji 4 D of span o D 20 D Custom Define Custom Accuracy Car ec Measure HART If you will be calibrati
37. ference is not automatically detected refer to the Frequently Asked Questions gt Adding References Manually References can be added manually using the Database Manager Refer to the Managing References on page 42 Calibrating Gauges e 15 FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 9 16 TEST PROFILES Test profiles are the standardized series of pressure levels used for the calibration of each model Thus there is a profile for As Received calibrations and a profile for As Left calibrations associated vvith each model in the database gt To Select a Test Profile Test profiles can be specified within the New Model Wizard accessed via the New Gauge Wizard 1 Use the AR test profile and AL test profile pull dovvn lists to select a test profile for the As Received calibration and a test profile for the As Left calibration Select the test profile For As Received and As Left testing below To create a new profile click the Create New Profile button For each profile enter in the Qty Field the number of times ta execute this test profile When complete click Finish AR test profile AL test profile Rosemount Test For inHz0 2 If the desired profile is not listed click the Create New Profile button to open the Profiles editor Refer to the discussion of Test Profiles in the Managing the Database section for help with the Profiles editor gt To Edit a Profile or Add a New Profi
38. fic location information and notes Enter the location information When you are complete press OE To cancel creating a new location press Cancel Cancel Name Address Contact Phone Fax EMail Motes dl FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 2 12 11 Enter gauge information Add New Gauge Wizard Gauge Information Step 4 Enter Gauge Information Enter information about the gauge The Gauge number and Serial number are required and Gauge number must be unique Nickname is optional Gauge number Serial number Nickname Calibration due 6f 2010 The Gauge number is your number for this particular gauge its identifier This number is required and it must be unique among all gauges stored in the database Choose the gauge number carefully since the number will be used in the future to identify this specific gauge from potentially a large number of gauges stored in the database The Serial number is that which is provided by the manufacturer The serial number along with model and manufacturer is a second method of uniquely describing the gauge The Nickname is not required but may provide another useful description for the gauge Calibration due is the date this gauge is next scheduled for calibration When a calibration has been completed and a certificate created this date is up dated automatically using the calibration interval specified for t
39. g is a list of all commands available in the FastCalXP menu structure gt File Create New Gauge Use the New Gauge Wizard to create a new gauge Lookup Existing Gauge Load a gauge Load Previous Data Load existing calibration data for the loaded gauge Load Certificate Data Load data for an existing certificate associated with the loaded gauge fe IA ea en ee eee eee Save pressure calibration data that has not yet been saved Generate Certificate Create an Excel format certificate from the currently loaded data EN a E AT cree eee eee ey nee re Enter a username and password Change the user a d esa it Gata sade biieniceshsess Close FastCalXP gt View Detailed Data Display a table of the currently loaded calibration data COCO co viccvctvedavasavotanxasiwawsies View the currently loaded certificate Upcoming Calibrations Report Display a table showing calibrations that are due TOGO TWA PURI AUWA NAA LUTU LUKA NA NA View hide the toolbar SUS DOL aa View hide the status bar gt Tools Look up Certificate Pull up a certificate by number Manage Database Open the database manager DO IIIA View the settings and options dialog gt Help DICH TOPICS so 56045450000 cbsSk nea VEIe eens Open the FastCalXP PDF manual About FastCalXP
40. h FastCalXP When prompted to select a database choose a database file that has not been corrupted FastCalXP Operation Manual Frequently Asked Questions e 49 REFERENCES gt Why doesn t the Calibration Wizard detect my reference Be sure that the serial cable connectors are properly seated and that the reference has been turned on If the software still does not detect the reference check the number of the serial port on the computer Choose Options from the Tools menu Default calibration interval 365 days Default pressure Unit PSI g Multiple database support Cal due report window 60 days sPZilModel 30 serial port TOMI Communications Pork On the Config Settings tab verify that the XP2 Model 30 serial port is the same as that to which the serial cable is connected gt am using a Model 30 for a reference Can still use Peak Mode Yes The peaks are detected within the FastCalXP software so you can use a gauge that does not have its own peak feature UNITS ee gt Why don t I see anything in the Units portion of the Database Manager Only units added by an operator can be edited with the Database Manager so only these units are listed Refer to the list of FastCalXP Pressure Units in Appendix A to find conversions to PSI PEAK MODE gt have selected Peak Mode Why doesn t my computer beep when stop at a target Auto Peak detection is not turned on Choose Options from the Tools menu click
41. he model FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 9 13 If the new gauge is a transmitter and Measure HART was selected the New Gauge Wizard will display a HART Information dialog box Step 5 Enter HART Information Enter information about the HORT Device Press the Discover button if you have any devices attached to your HART modem Discover Manufacturer ID 32 Enter value 1 ta 253 Device type ID 6 Enter value O to 255 Device ID 64525 Enter value O to 16777215 The Manufacturer ID the Device type ID and the Device ID combined together form the unique ID defined by the manufacturer that is used to communi cate with a smart transmitter during the calibration session This ID can be entered manually by consulting the transmitter documentation or determined automatically by FastCalXP 12 If the smart transmitter is powered on and connected to a HART modem which is connected to one of the computer s serial ports click on the Discover button to automatically poll the default com port for HART information Please wait while polling For HART devices COM Fort COME USB Serial Port v Folling Addr Manufacturer ID Device Type ID Device ID 13 If the HART modem is not connected to the default COM port click Stop Select the correct COM port from the pull down list and press the Start button The HART Modem will poll the network for any devices connected and display the results Select the desired
42. ically this is set to Auto and FastCalXP will automati cally detect the serial port to which the gauge is connected Change to the specific serial port if your configuration requires it gt HART Modem Serial Port The HART modem serial port specifies which port FastCalXP uses to connect to the HART Modem while calibrating transmitters Choose the serial port to which your HART Modem is connected gt Language The Language selection will list all available languages for FastCalXP that have been installed Language packs are available through your local distributor as well as online at http www crystalengineering net After changing the language you will need to restart FastCalXP before the change will take affect gt Use Custom Audio Alert The Use custom audio alert checkbox allows you to change the sound that is played when FastCalXP automatically advances to the next pressure point during calibration Certificate Settings Certificate Settings define the ways certificates are generated and saved Calibration Settings Login Options Security Settings Config Settings Certificate Settings Certificates Default certificate template ENS El CE leet Default Excel Version Excel 97 2003 Workbook xls v Save certificates to D temp Certificate naming template FASTCAL C Note use number signs to denote where to insert certificate number Use one number sign per digit Next certificate number 204 en
43. ingle relational database using Microsoft Access components already on your com puter Using the database FastCalXP generates Microsoft Excel compatible calibration certificates 1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3 32 bit Windows Vista SP2 32 64 bit Windows 7 Win 7 and SP1 32 64 bit or Windows 8 64 bit Windows RT is not supported Minimum screen resolution for this application is 1024 x 576 Microsoft Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 8 RT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries I USING THIS MANUAL To quickly get started with your FastCalXP software read the Installation and Setup section followed by the Quick Start on page 5 section More detailed sections on Calibrating Gauges Actual Mode Calibration fine tuning Settings and Options and Actual Mode Calibration follow the Quick Start section Also included in this manual are reference sections for Menus and Windows Frequently Asked Questions and Pressure Calibration Terms Appendices include Appendix A FastCalXP Pressure Units and Appendix B Excel Template Tags Additional sources of information include the GaugeCalHP Operation Manual the nVision Reference Recorder Operation Manual the XP2i Digital Test Gauge Operation Manual and the 30 Series Operation Manual FastCalXP Operation Manual Installation and Setup 2 3 Installation and Setup Included in your FastCalXP box is an
44. is a number assigned to the manufacturer by the HART Communication Foundation Consult the documentation for the transmitter if you do not know this number gt Device type ID The Device type ID is that which is assigned by the manufacturer identifying a particular device model gt Device ID The Device ID is that which is assigned by the manufacture that is unique within the Device type ID for this manufacturer Managing the Database 9 35 FastCalXP Operation Manual Managing the Database 2 36 l MODELS The Models editor allovvs access to the data associated vvith all models stored in the database Model Details Model 1151 Manufacturer Rosemount Units of measure linHeaMec r Pressure range to 100 inH2afssc Resolution 0 001 inH2o 4er SR test profile Rosemount Test For inH20 SL test profile Rosemount Test For inHz0 hd Use custom certificate template e codeiF Transmitter Cert Template Span m HORT xlt tv 1 Q Q ty 1 Cal interval 365 days Accuracy Transmitter 1 Accuracy grade ASMENSO1 Transmitter ASME 44 0 1 of span Measure m Mote compound grades Devi refer to accuracy at Law o ere OI a lower 25 mid 50 and upper 25 of span aa INAO of span ol High 100 inH2o 4er 20 I Cl Measure local display O Custom Define Custom Accuracy Measure HART Hidden gt Model The Model name is normally simply the name of the model provided by the manufa
45. le Outside of the New Model Wizard Choose Manage Database from the Tools menu and click on the Profiles button to open the Profiles editor To change the profiles that are associated with a model 1 Choose Manage Database from the Tools menu and click on the Models button to open the Models editor 2 Select the desired model and choose the desired profiles from the pull down lists for AR test profile and AL test profile 3 If a desired profile is not listed click the Create New Profile button to open the Profiles editor When the profile has been created return to the Models editor and select the profile from the pull down list AR test profile 4000 psi 8 up down mi Oty 1 AL test profile 4000 psi 8 up down mi Oty 1 Create New Profile FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 9 17 gt Associate More Than One Set of Profiles to a Specific Model Imagine for example you have a number of Nuova Fima EN837 1 40 Bar gauges and some require a standard nine point calibration but others because of the task that they perform require a finer 1 7 point calibration In this case you would create two models identical except that they would have different names such as EN837 1 Coarse and EN837 1 Fine and different calibration profiles associated with them CALIBRATION STRATEGIES The following discussions provide detailed instructions for getting through a calibration using the various modes and approaches available with Fast
46. m loaded data Click the Generate Certificate button Certificate Step FastCalXP will create the certificate and open it in Excel The certificate can then be viewed and printed FastCalXP Operation Manual Creating Certificates e 24 l EXCEL TEMPLATES One of FastCalXP s greatest strengths is the ability to create custom certificates using an Excel template This allows the certificate to be fully customized in cluding the use of graphics and foreign languages Each model in the database can have a different template allowing for the greatest flexibility in generating certificates FastCalXP creates certificates by filling an Excel template with the appropriate stored data replacing tags that identify the fields that are to be filled Fast CalXP does search and replace operations in each worksheet in the template that includes a certificate number tag Refer to Appendix B Excel Template Tags for a list of tags that can be included in the certificate templates Tags are organized in a hierarchy so that the software will not search for tags that are lower in the hierarchy unless it has already found associated upper level tags For example reference fields will not be filled unless there is a reference number tag associated with those fields Bold tags listed in Appendix B Excel Template Tags are necessary tags in the tag group with which they are associated The number sign that is included in some of the tags is a placeholder in
47. n page 22 gt To change the default Data Acquisition Mode Choose Options from the Tools menu and click on the Calibration Settings tab Completing a Calibration When the exercising is complete and the data acquisition mode has been selected the calibration process can begin 1 Even in auto peak mode the first zero level measurement must be made manually by pressing Enter clicking on the Next Point button or pressing the foot switch Refer to the discussions of Actual Mode Calibration on page 21 and Peak Mode Calibration on page 22 for guidance with making measurements Run 1 Reference Gauge P F Eror 0 0000 0 0030 0 0010 0 0030 0 0021 0 0030 0 09512 0 0030 0 0000 0 0030 As the calibration progresses the gauge will pass or fail at each profile point or Target Pressure To pass the Gauge must be equivalent to the Reference within the tolerance range The tolerance is defined as the accuracy of the gauge at the measured pressure The data is displayed in a box at the right of the calibration window Failed profile points are shaded red The gauge must pass at every profile point to pass the calibration 2 Use the Back buttons el to return to a previous step or to start over Calibrating Gauges 9 20 FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 2 21 l ACTUAL MODE CALIBRATION When FastCalXP is operating in Actual Mode the Reference value that is taken for any point is the pressure reading from the reference
48. nd the reference have been mounted on the GaugeCalHP and the serial or USB cable has been connected to the reference and the computer s ap propriate port the autodetection and calibration can proceed Calibration of a smart transmitter with a HART modem requires that the HART modem be connected to the computer and the HART modem leads be connected to the power leads of the transmitter Refer to the Hardware Setup and Connections section and to the GaugeCalHP Operation Manual for help with configuring your calibration work station gt To Automatically Detect a New or Previously Used Reference 1 Turn the reference on and click the Perform New As Received Cal button or the Perform As Left Cal button FastCalXP will take a few seconds to detect the reference When a new reference has been detected it can be added to the database and the current calibra tion certificate information must be entered by the operator 2 Enter the Latest calibration certificate number and the date on which that Certificate expires Please choose either an existing model or create a new model and fill O K o in all the details for the pressure portis Select existing model nvision Module SBR Pressure 0 0000 3 0000 bar Latest calibration certificate number 962240 Certificate expires on i 12010 If the auto detected reference exists in the database FastCalXP will proceed to the Exercise Window or to the Calibration Window If the re
49. ng a transmitter check the Transmitter box and select the parameters that you wish to measure If you wish to Measure mA check the box enter the Low and High PSI represented by the range of mA readings for the transmitter In addition it is possible to Measure local display or Measure HART signals through a connected HART modem Note The default certificate template will change depending on the chosen transmitter configuration Also if Measure HART is selected the Resolution will automatically be adjusted to the resolution of the connected pressure standard FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 2 11 8 Select the Accuracy of the gauge from the pull down list or specify a of span or Custom accuracy Refer to the discussion of Models on page 36 in the Managing the Database section Transmitter Transmitter Measure m Low O High Measure local display Measure HORT 9 Click Next to select the As Received and As Left calibration Profiles If the desired profiles are not listed click on the Create New Profile button to open the Profiles editor Refer to the discussion of Test Profiles on page 39 10 Select a location from the pull down list or click on the Add New Location button A location is not required However it is commonly used to specify the operating location of the gauge within the user s facility or by a calibration labora tory for customer information Use the boxes provided to enter speci
50. number tratz TAG 10157 S N 10157 Model Shar Manufacturer Nuova Fima Range 0 00 3 00 bar FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 2 9 2 Select a gauge from the list or search for a gauge If searching for a gauge select a search type from the dropdown and enter the search criteria 3 Click OK to load the gauge then connect the gauge as described in the GaugeCalHP manual gt New Gauge Wizard To create a new gauge click on Create New Gauge button from the Select Gauge Step column choose Create New Gauge from the File menu Ctrl N or use the New Gauge button on the toolbar This will open a wizard which will take you through the steps for adding a new gauge to the database 1 Select a manufacturer from the pull down list If the manufacturer of the gauge you are creating has not been previously entered into the database click on the Add New Manufacturer button Manufacturer Nuova Fima Me 4dd New Manufacturer 2 Enter manufacturer information in the Name Address Phone FAX and Web address text boxes In addition there is space to enter notes Only the Name field is required Add New Manufacturer ES Enter the manufacturer information When you are complete press OK To cancel adding a new manufacturer press Cancel Mame Address Phone FAR web Motes 2 FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 2 10 3 Select a model from the pull down list If the model o
51. oints The Pressure list will be filled automatically FastCalXP Operation Manual gt To Create a Non Uniform Series of Pressure Points 1 Click to select Custom Any points that are already listed will remain 2 Select a point to delete or move or click New to add a point 3 In the Condition Point dialog box enter a new point and click OK Cancel The entered pressure value will be added to the list 4 Click Move Down or Move Up to position the selected point in the profile of ascending points O of descending points 0 ID Custom Mew Move Down C Hidden 5 Double click on a point or click on the Delete button to remove the selected point When the desired profile is achieved the profile can be saved for use with any model Managing the Database 9 40 FastCalXP Operation Manual Managing the Database 9 41 LOCATIONS The Locations editor allows access to the information about each location stored in the database Location Details Enter information about the location below Mame Refinery 1 Address 720 Aerovista Pl STE B San Luis Obispo CA 93401 Contact Tim Dobson Phone 8053 595 5477 EMail tdobson refinery corn Notes Hidden Only the Name is required to store and use a location in the database The Address Contact name Phone Fax and Email address will help with contacting the location if necessary There is also a field for any Notes PRES
52. ols menu By default this menu item not available when a technician is logged on Log on as an administrative operator to access Options The FastCalXP Options dialog box allows configuration in four areas available via four tabs Config Settings The Config Settings tab provides access to system defaults Default calibration interval days Default pressure unit Multiple database support 1 Cal due report window 6 days et acts RT oon stp Language English United States E use custom audio alert Browse gt Default Calibration Interval Specify a Calibration interval that will be used as a default for all newly created models gt Default Pressure Unit Specify a Pressure unit that will be used as a default for all newly created models gt Multiple Database Support The Multiple database support checkbox enables the management of multiple databases For help with multiple databases refer to Multiple Database Sup port in the Managing the Database on page 33 gt Cal Due Report Window Specify how far in advance you wish to be warned of upcoming calibrations in the Upcoming Calibrations Report by adjusting the number of days in the Cal due report window Settings and Options 2 26 FastCalXP Operation Manual Settings and Options 9 27 gt XP2 Model 30 Serial Port The XP2 Model 30 serial port specifies which port FastCalXP will look at to find the Crystal reference Typ
53. om Hidden T Only the Name is required The Address Phone Fax and Web address will help with contacting the manufacturer if necessary In addition there is space to enter any pertinent Notes FastCalXP Operation Manual Managing the Database 9 39 TEST PROFILES The Profiles editor provides access to all test profiles stored in the database The Profile Details box is also available for creating a new profile when a new model is created using the New Gauge Wizard Profile Details Enter information about the profile Mame 4000 psi amp upidown Units of measure PS Number of exercise cycles 2 D Ascending descending points Minimum pressure 0 Maximum pressure 4000 of ascending points O of descending points 0 Custom New Delete Move Up Move Down Hidden gt Name When creating a new profile it will help to make the Name descriptive and specific particularly if you will be using several similar profiles for different models gt Units of Measure Use the pull down list to specify the correct Units of measure gt Number of Excercise Cycles Enter a non zero Number of exercise cycles to remind the operator to exercise the gauges before beginning any calibration that uses this profile gt To Create a Uniform Series of Pressure Points 1 Click on Ascending descending points 2 Specify the minimum and maximum range of the profile and the number of ascending and descending p
54. on the New button and enter the details in the center box gt To edit an existing item 1 In the table editor select the item from the list on the left 2 Click the Edit button and modify the details as desired gt To end an editing session m Click on one of the action buttons on the right e Click OK to save the changes and exit the editor e Click Save to save the changes but leave the editor open e Click Cancel Edit to abandon the changes and leave the editor open GAUGES The Gauges editor allows access to the data associated with all gauges in the database The Gauge Details section in the center of the editor includes seven fields containing identifying information about the currently selected gauge Most of these fields are required Gauge Details Enter information about the gauge All fields are required Gauge number T46 01764 Model 1151 Serial number 77654 Nickname Location Refinery 1 Calibration due Af 3 2010 Elr HART Information Manufacturer ID 62 Enter value 1 to 253 Device type ID 1 Enter value 0 to 255 Device ID 0 Enter value 0 to 16777215 Hidden E FastCalXP Operation Manual gt Gauge number The Gauge number is your number for a particular gauge its identifier This number is required and it must be unique among all gauges stored in the database Choose the gauge number carefully since the number will be used in the future to identify this specific gauge from po
55. ou are matching the Target Pressure to the reference you will have to enter the reading from the gauge in the Gauge box before you press the Enter button gt To Re measure a Profile Step Click on the Previous Point button and adjust the comparator to reach the target again FastCalXP Operation Manual Calibrating Gauges 9 22 PEAK MODE CALIBRATION Peak Mode calibration uses FastCalXP s peak detection capability to take advantage of adiabatic pressure changes In Peak Mode the Reference reading is the largest or smallest when descending value recorded by the reference since the peaks were last cleared FastCalXP will determine automatically whether you are ascending or descending in order to correctly pick a maximum or minimum for the Peak Peak Mode will typically be used to calibrate analog gauges since it is possible to visually align the needle at the next point Peak Mode is not recommended for digital devices Peak Mode with Auto Peak Detection Auto Peak Detection mode provides the fastest way of performing a calibration for the experienced operator With Auto Peak turned on FastCalXP will auto matically detect a peak in the ascending portion or valley in the descending portion of the profile record the value reached at the peak or valley and advance to the next profile point Auto Peak mode is set up specifically for calibrations where the gauge is being matched to the Target Pressure value gt To chang
56. p and record the data point 3 Turn the handle again for the next profile step gt To Clear the Last Profile Step in Peak Mode with Auto Detection 1 Turn the handle of the comparator to back off from the last pressure step 2 Click the Previous Point button and approach the target again FastCalXP Operation Manual Creating Certificates e 23 Creating Certificates CERTIFICATE BASICS Certificates are meant to be enduring documents that record the calibration of gauges They are Excel xis or xlsx format documents with one or more work sheets each For the most part certificate data cannot be edited in the database once the certificate has been created although the Excel worksheets can be password protected to enhance the security of the data When As Received and As Left calibrations have been completed the certificate can be created viewed and printed Since all of the data for the certificate is retained in the database the certificate can be recreated at any time gt To add notes to a calibration 1 Type the notes into the Calibration Notes Modifications box in the lower right of the main window 2 Click on the Save Data button in the Calibration Status box Calibration Status WARNING Data not saved 4s received amp as left calibration completed no Failures in AL data Certificate can be created Notes cannot be added after the certificate has been generated gt To create a certificate fro
57. r buttons will be grayed out gt Password Protect Certificates Enables the user to set a password to each sheet of the Excel calibration certificate to prevent modification after the certificate has been generated All work sheets within the workbook will be protected with this password Certificate Password Protection Password Protect Certificates Enter password Re enter password FastCalXP Operation Manual Settings and Options e 31 WHERE SETTINGS ARE STORED While most settings and options are stored within the database some settings such as the serial port are stored separate from the database and apply to all databases If you are only working with a single database you can ignore this section as it will have no affect on you However if you use multiple database support it is important to understand that some settings are unique to the database you are using while others only need to be set once for all databases The following settings apply to all databases and only need to be set once gt Options Dialog Config Settings tab e Multiple database support e Language selection e XP2 Model 30 serial port e HART Modem serial port gt Options Dialog Calibration Settings tab e Calibration method e Peak detection settings e Head correction gt Options Dialog Security Settings tab e All security settings except certificate password gt Change Database dialog Choosing database on sta
58. rtant Power Supply RL 2 250 Q Computer nVision 36 PSI 3000 PSI Computer 30 Series 30 Series Calibrator connections nVision Reference Recorder connections SOFTVVARE INSTALLATION If you have downloaded the software from the Internet simply run the downloaded executable and follow the instructions to complete the installation If you have an installation CD insert the CD into the drive on your computer and setup will run automatically If setup fails to start run the FastCalXP2 1Setup exe from the CD Follow the instructions in setup to complete the installation FastCalXP Operation Manual Ouick Start 9 5 Quick Start This section provides a summary of the four basic steps needed to complete a calibration using FastCalXP It is intended to get you quickly up and running upon installation and to provide a guide for the new user of an existing installation The four basic FastCalXP steps are displayed in the center of the main window and following the steps from left to right will get you through a calibration ses sion At the completion of any step it is possible to return to any previous step using the back arrows Calibration Process Select Gauge Step 45 Received Step s Left Step Certificate Step Before attempting calibrations verify that your work station is set up as described above SET UP THE CALIBRATION 1 Run FastCalXP After the initial installation FastCalXP does not require a u
59. rtup setting All other settings are stored within the database This means that when you change any setting not included in the list above it affects only the current database If you want to change a setting not in the list above but have it affect all of your databases you will need to switch to each database and make the change FastCalXP Operation Manual Settings and Options 2 32 l HEAD CORRECTION CALCULATOR The Head Correction Calculator is accessed via a button under the Calibration Settings tab Head Correction Gravity and Air Density Calculator Ex Head Correction Fluid density Ea kgjm 3 Standard densities click to set Isopropyl Alcohol 25 C Gravity 9 79734 mis Pure Water 470 Height change Gauge height Reference height Pure water 4 C Height change 1 m Pure Water 20 C Head correction 0 000000 PSI dir 13 C 0 MSL Note correction is ADDED to Reference s reading Calculate Head Correction Gravity Calculation Latitude Sa 24 Degrees Mean sea level 63 7032 m Gravity 9 797336 mis z Calculate Gravity The calculator uses Fluid density Gravity and Height change to calculate a correction that is added to the pressure measured by the reference Four standard fluid densities for Isopropyl Alcohol at 25 C Pure Water at 4 C Pure Water at 20 C and Air at 15 C and sea level can be applied using the buttons in the Head Correction box The local gravity can be estimated using the
60. s not specified FastCalXP will not run When a user is logged in the name of the user is displayed in the Status Bar at the bottom of the FastCalXP main window The privileges of the user will be determined by the user type administrator or technician and the Security Settings as discussed below gt To Log In When Login is Disabled 1 Choose Login from the File menu The login dialog will be displayed Log into FastCalxp Password 2 Enter your Username and Password FastCalXP Operation Manual Settings and Options 2 30 Security Settings The Security Settings allovv the administrator to set the privileges of technicians The Security Settings tab is not available to technicians Config Settings Certificate Settings Calibration Settings Login Options Security Settings E Grant technicians access to Options dialog Note Login Options and Security Settings are never available to technicians Grant technicians ability to create edit delete the following items Gauges Models Manufacturers Locations Profiles References Units gt Grant Technicians Access to the Options dialog Allows technicians access to the Config Settings and Calibration Settings dialog boxes gt Grant Technicians Ability to Create Edit Delete the Following Items When Manage Database is selected from the Tools menu the technician will have access to the items selected in the check boxes All othe
61. sername or password However if the Login option has been engaged FastCalXP will prompt you for your username and password Log into FastCalxp Password FastCalXP Operation Manual The first time you run FastCalXP after installation the softvvare vvill prompt you to locate the database or specify the name and location of a nevv database You can choose to create a new blank database or open an existing one WARNING Changing databases will cause you to lose access to all existing data Open Existing Create New c Database Database ance You will also be prompted to select a location for the storage of certificates 2 Load the Gauge Lookup existing gauge or create a new gauge using the New Gauge Wizard The New Gauge Wizard will take you through the addition of a new gauge in the steps listed below Refer to the discussion of the New Gauge Wizard on page 9 for more detailed information about adding a gauge a Select or add a manufacturer b Select or add a model The New Model Wizard will take you through the process of adding a new model in two steps Enter model information Select or build a test profile Refer to the discussion of Test Profiles on page 39 c Select or add a location A location is not required However it is commonly used to specify the operating location of the gauge within the user s facility or by a calibration laboratory for customer information d Enter information about
62. tching the Target Two different approaches can be taken while stepping through a calibration profile matching the gauge to the Target Pressure or matching the reference to the Target Pressure Reference Gauge 1 3505 1 50 Model No Gauge No SBAR Sbar OOF 342 Serial No Serial No 962640 UTE During a calibration the Target Pressure is the next profile value and the Reference and Gauge pressures are indicated below The Gauge value is by default the same value as the Target Pressure However the value can be changed by the user to match what is read from the gauge gt To Match the Gauge to the Target Pressure 1 Read the gauge while turning the handle of the GaugeCalHP 2 Stop when the gauge reaches the Target Pressure value Matching the gauge allows for much faster calibration since interpolation is not required to read the gauge and the Gauge value does not have to be entered FastCalXP Operation Manual gt To Match the Reference to the Target Pressure 1 Turn the handle of the GaugeCalHP until the Reference matches the Target Pressure 2 Read the gauge and enter that value in the Gauge bor The number you enter may be modified based on the minor graduation or resolution of the gauge as it is specified Transmitter Calibration When performing transmitter calibration an nVision with an MA20 module and a Pressure module installed and or HART modem is required depending on what type data needs to be collected A
63. tentially a large number of gauges stored in the database gt Manufacturer and Model Use the pull down lists to select a Manufacturer and Model from those stored in the database If the desired manufacturer and model are not listed click on the Create New Model button to open the Models editor gt Serial number The Serial number is that which is provided by the manufacturer The serial number along with model and manufacturer is a second method of uniquely describing the gauge gt Nickname A Nickname is not required but may provide another useful description for the gauge gt Location A Location is not required However it is commonly used to specify the operating location of the gauge within the user s facility or by a calibration laboratory for customer information If you wish to enter a location but do not see the desired location listed click on the Create New Location button to open the Loca tions editor gt Calibration due Calibration due is the date a gauge is next scheduled for calibration When a calibration has been completed and a certificate created this date is updated automatically using the calibration interval specified for the model If the model selected is a transmitter with HART communication three numbers combined together form the unique ID used to communicate with the trans mitter during the calibration session These fields will be available for editing gt Manufacturer ID The Manufacturer ID
64. the gauge e Ifthe model selected is a smart transmitter measuring HART you will need to enter the HART ID details of the transmitter or click on the Discover button to automatically populate the information Refer to the detailed discussion of the New Gauge Wizard on page 9 3 Connect the gauge as described in the discussion of Hardware Setup and Connections on page 4 and in the GaugeCalHP Operation Manual 4 Choose a reference with appropriate accuracy For example metrology guidelines suggest a four to one accuracy ratio of the reference to the gauge Refer to the discussion of Reference Selection on page 14 for more detail 5 Connect the reference as described in the GaugeCalHP manual Connect the serial cable to the reference and to the computer s serial port By default FastCalXP will look for the reference on the first serial port Refer to Settings and Options on page 26 for help with changing the serial port Quick Start 2 6 FastCalXP Operation Manual Quick Start 9 7 TAKE THE AS RECEIVED DATA gt Perform a New Calibration 1 Click the Perform As Received Cal button 2 The Calibration Wizard will auto detect the reference as described in the discussion of References If a new reference is detected the Calibration Wizard will prompt you to enter the current certificate information for the reference If using an nVision with two modules you will be prompted to select one of the modules to use for the calibration
65. to the computer Ideally the calibration station will include a range of references that will provide optimal accuracy over the pressure range of each of the models normally tested at the station Refer to the discussion of Reference Selection on page 14 FastCalXP Operation Manual Installation and Setup 2 4 HARDWARE SETUP AND CONNECTIONS To set up your work station position the GaugeCalHP next to the computer monitor and keyboard Be sure that your serial or USB cable will reach from the reference mounted on the rear comparator position to the serial or USB port of the computer Also in some modes of operation you may need to have one hand on the handle of the comparator and one hand on your computer keyboard or mouse If you have purchased the optional foot switch Part no 3327 plug the switch in to a USB port on your computer Refer to the With the Foot Switch on page 21 Refer to the GaugeCalHP Operation Manual for help with setting up the comparator To use FastCalXP for calibration of pressure transmitters the following diagrams illustrate the recommended connections for measuring current output and digital HART signals It is important to connect to the working terminals on the pressure transmitter to obtain accurate milliamp readings Do not use the TEST terminals provided on some transmitters These terminals may give incorrect current readings and should not be used for calibration The polarity of the HART modem is not impo
66. trat representase Quimet el gt Default Certificate Template The Default certificate template is the calibration certificate template that will be used by default for creating certificates This can be overridden by check ing Use custom certificate template in the model configuration Refer to the Creating Certificates section for a discussion on creating and editing certificate templates Refer to Models in the Managing the Database section for information on selecting alternate templates gt Default Excel Version Specify an Excel Version that will be used as a default for all newly created certificates The default setting is xls files in Excel 97 2003 format FastCalXP Operation Manual Settings and Options 9 28 gt Save Certificates To The calibration certificates created by FastCalXP will be saved in the directory specified in Save certificates to This directory is set the first time the software is run after installation or when a new database is created and can be changed here using the Browse button gt Certificate Naming Template The Certificate naming template is used by FastCalXP to name the calibration certificates In general certificates are numbered with the Next certificate number incrementing automatically each time a certificate is created Use number signs s in the Certificate naming template to define the number of digits to be used gt Calibration Representative and Quality Representative Th
67. y like the format your company uses now including logos and any other company specific information Just modify the included Excel template spreadsheet or create your own template files You don t need to know anything about Access Often installing configuring and managing other calibration software and databases is very difficult and can take a very long time FastCalXP software is not only easy to use it s also very easy to set up you can start to use it right away Read the following Installation and Quick Start sections for an overview of how FastCalXP works and for additional time saving tips and techniques to better Although deadweight testers can be accu use the software rate if used properly and it s easy to make mistakes each measurement can take a fi WHAT FASTCALXP CAN DO FOR YOU minute or more so a 10 point calibration 10 points up and down takes at least 20 gt FastCalXP provides minutes With FastCalXP calibration system ou can do it in 2 minutes e Convenient storage of all pressure calibration related data in a single database y Automatic detection of Crystal Engineering digital reference gauges and automatic reading and storage of pressure data To easily generate and set pressure pre cisely use GaugeCalHP a high pressure up to 15000 PSI or 1000 bar hydraulic Flexible templates for certificate generation comparator GaugelCalHP is not limited e Easy generation and storage of pressure test profiles

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