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1. IEC 584 NIST MN 175 BS 4937 ANSI MC96 1 0 02 of thermovoltage 4 uV DIN 43710 9 ASTM E 988 96 ASTM E 1751 95e1 MC2 IS User Guide 143 Type D Appendix 1 Technical Data Full Range 0 2315 C Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty E3 0 1000 C 0 01 C 0 4 C 1000 2000 C 0 01 C 0 8 C 2000 2315 C 0 01 C 1 2 C Internal Reference Junction Range 1 Year Uncertainty 10 50 C 0 25 C 144 Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 Uncertainty does not include reference junction uncertainty ASTM E 988 96 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 1 Technical Data Pressure Modules Internal Barometric Pressure Module Module Barometric option Barometric option Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 80 120 800 1200 11 6 17 4 Enables also absolute pressure measurement together with external pressure modules With barometric option add 0 1 kPa 0 0146 psi uncertainty for absolute pressure measurement Feature Temperature coefficient Maximum overpressure Pressure port Wetted parts Pressure media Supported pressure units Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity range Display update rate Specification lt 0 001 Rdg C outside 15 35 C 59 95 F 1200 mbar abs 35 4 inHg abs M5
2. MC2 IS User Guide 61 Generating Simulating Voltage Generation Next 62 MC2 IS has two voltage generation ranges as presented here Generation range 3 to 11 V Function Voltage Generation The active terminals for this generation range are highlighted in the adjacent picture h 218 mA PE 1W Generation range 25 to 150 mV Function Low Voltage Generation The active terminals for this generation range are highlighted in the adjacent picture A Ui 30V li 215 mA Pi 1 W Warning If you short circuit the voltage output MC2 IS tries to maintain the voltage by increasing the output current If you then remove the short circuit the voltage is first too high but returns quickly to the correct level If this voltage peak could damage the components of the circuit make sure that the circuit can not be shorted or protect the circuit against over voltage For the same reason always enter 0 V output before connecting the circuit Voltage Measurement on page 50 Thermocouple Simulation on page 60 Tools Menu on page 63 Stepping on page 69 Ramping on page 72 Calibration see Part D MC2 IS User Guide Voltage Generation B Tools Menu MC2 IS Basic Mode windows have utilities that add extra features to your measurements generation simulations They are available in a window s Tools menu The contents of the Tools menu varies depending on which Function is selected This is because measurement Functio
3. 1mA 0 11 Vpp 0 2 V 5 0 6 Vpp 0 2 V 5 1 99 0 0009 500 Hz high low time minimum 25us maximum 1165 s lt 0 28 us Hz kHz cph cpm 1 Hz s 1 kHz ms 1 MHz us Specification 0 to 9 999 999 pulses 1 pulse 1 mA 0 11 Vpp 0 2 V 5 0 6 Vpp 0 2 V 5 0 0005 10000 Hz 1 99 0 0009 500 Hz high low time minimum 25us maximum 1165 s 0 Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 1 Technical Data Temperature Measurement and Simulation Available in Temperature Generate section RTD Measurement and Simulation Common features for RTDs available as standard Feature Specification Temperature lt 0 0015 of resistance C outside of 18 28 C coefficient lt 0 0008 of resistance F outside of 64 4 82 4 F Supported units C F K Measurement Pulsed 1 mA 0 500 ohm 0 2 mA gt 500 ohm current Display update rate 3 second measurement Max Resistance 4 mA 0 812 ohm excitation current lexc Rsim lt 3 25 V 812 4000 ohm simulation Pt50 Pt1000 Full Range 200 850 C Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 200 0 C 0 01 C 4 wire measurement Simulation 0 600 C 0 01 C 4 wire measurement Simulation 600 850 C 0 01 C 4 wire measurem
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5. 4 0 000 Rise Time Close Start Setup Setup Menu Start ramping by selecting the F3 Start Function Key in the configuration window To stop a ramp that is in progress open the ramping configuration window and press F3 Stop Function Key When ramping is ready or stopped you may restart it as follows F1 Setup or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to configure the ramping to F1 Start Ramp This possibility is available until a new Function is selected for the window where ramping was used or MC2 IS is shut down MC2 IS User Guide Ramping MC2 IS User Guide The following table presents the fields of the configuration window FIELD DESCRIPTION OPTIONS Range The minimum and maximum value for the ramping range Repeat Format How the ramp should be carried out Wait in 0 Use only full seconds no decimals Rise Time Wait in 100 Fall Time Repeats Defines how many times all four phases of the ramp are repeated Value Zero equals continuous ramping Warning Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the al lowed input range of the connected instrument MC2 IS determines the limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port not the connected instrument Note MC2 IS actually makes the ramp in small steps The steps are as small as possible slower ramps use smaller steps 73 Tools Menu Manual Stepping 74 Manual stepping differs from the other two
6. Setup Setup Menu A typical calibration procedure using MC2 IS is as follows 1 Make the required connections configure MC2 IS windows to suit the needs of the instrument Test the instrument connections and calibrator settings by al tering the instrument s input signal Start the calibration run by setting the instrument s input sig nal to a level needed for the first calibration point Record the input and output signals and also the error value if applicable Advance to next calibration point When all points are done do another repeat if needed or if adjust the instrument if that is required When all repeats adjustments are done the calibration is ready MC4 User Guide Examples of Instrument Calibration D Examples of Instrument Calibration MC4 User Guide The following pages contain a few examples of how to calibrate an instrument using MC2 IS When uncertain consult Part B of this manual for information on how to connect instruments and configure the windows of MC2 IS to suit the instrument s needs The following calibration examples are presented in this manual e Pressure Transmitters on page 122 e Temperature Indicators and Recorders on page 124 e Electrical Limit Switches on page 126 and e Temperature Sensors on page 128 Warning Working with pressure instruments can be hazardous Only qualified personnel may use pressure instruments and pres sure sources See pressure measurement r
7. Voltage Measurement Next 50 MC2 IS has two voltage measurement ranges Measurement range 1 to 30 VDC Function Voltage Measurement The active terminals for this measurement range are highlighted in the adjacent picture A Ui 30 V li 215 mA Pi Measurement range 25 to 150 mVDC Function Low Voltage Measurement The active terminals for this measurement range are highlighted in the adjacent picture A Ui 30 V li 215 mA Pi 1 W Warning Do not apply hazardous voltages to MC2 IS terminals Read the warnings found in chapter Safety and its subchapters in Part A page 24 and onwards Voltage Generation on page 62 Temperature Measurement Thermocouple on page 49 Tools Menu on page 63 Alarms on page 65 Calibration see Part D MC2 IS User Guide Voltage Measurement B Generating Simulating MC2 IS User Guide MC2 IS is capable to perform the following generation simulation Functions Current generation sink Frequency generation Pulse generation Resistance simulation RTD sensor simulation Thermocouple simulation Voltage generation To start generating simulating a certain quantity configure one of the Basic State s windows select F1 Setup 0 or F2 Setup Use the Enter key to open to the list of Functions uppermost field in the configuration window and select what you want to generate simulate All other fields refine the generation simulation characteristics When p
8. 0 Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 MC2 IS User Guide 133 Appendix 1 Technical Data Frequency Measurement Full Range 0 0027 50 000 Hz Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 0 0027 0 5 Hz 0 000001 Hz 0 01 RDG 0 5 5 Hz 0 00001 Hz same as above 5 50 Hz 0 0001 Hz same as above 50 500 Hz 0 001 Hz same as above 500 5000 Hz 0 01 Hz same as above 5000 50000 Hz 0 1 Hz same as above Feature Specification Temperature Specification valid from 10 50 C coefficient 14 122 F Input impedance gt 1 Mohm Trigger level 1 14 V in 1 V steps and open collector inputs Minimum signal 2 Vpp lt 10 kHz amplitude 3 Vpp 10 50 kHz Supported units Hz kHz cph cpm 1 Hz s 1 kHz ms 1 MHz us Gate period 267 ms 1 signal period Pulse Counting Feature Specification Range 0 to 9 999 999 pulses Input impedance gt 1 Mohm Trigger level 1 14 V in 1 V steps and open collector inputs Minimum signal 2 Vpp pulse length gt 50 us amplitude 3 Vpp pulse length 10 50 us Switch Test Potential free contacts Test Voltage 3 V 0 08 mA 1 V or Trigger level 20 V 25 mA 2 V Voltage level detection Input impedance gt 1 Mohm Trigger level 1 14 V in 1 V steps Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonline
9. Basic Mode 14 Check Boxes 21 Configuration Windows 17 Function Keys 16 Menu 16 Numeric Fields 18 Selection Lists 20 Status Bar 15 Text Fields 19 Updating 14 30 User Interface 15 Frequency Generation 55 56 Frequency Measurement 40 Function Info Basic Mode 64 Function Keys 16 MC2 IS User Guide G General Settings 93 Generating see also Simulating Current Sink 54 Entering Values 52 Frequency 55 56 General Description 51 Manual Stepping 52 Spinning 52 Voltages 62 H Hardware 4 Icons 84 Internal Pressure Module 6 22 Internal Reference Junction 105 Internal Temperature 85 K Keyboard Arrow Keys 9 Enter Key 9 Function Keys 9 Numeric Keys 9 On Off Key 9 L Language 93 Leak Test 67 Limit Switch Calibration 126 155 Manual Stepping 52 74 Maximum value 85 Maximum Value Resetting 87 Maximum Minimum 85 Measurement Test Diode Connections 112 Measuring Current 39 Frequencies 40 General Description 37 Pressure 41 Pulse Counting 44 Resistance 45 Switch State Sensing 46 Temperatures RTD 48 Temperatures Thermocouple 49 Voltages 50 Memory 8 91 96 99 Minimum value 85 Minimum Value Resetting 87 N Net Frequency 93 Normal Reading 85 Numeric Fields 18 O Option Connector 7 Options 22 Carrying Case 22 EXT Connection Cable 22 Internal Barometric Module 22 Thermocouple Mini Plugs 22 Owner 93 156 Appendix 3 Index P Parallel Functions in MC2 IS 113 Par
10. User Setups for MD amp osc cccexascaccecstanncesshnancensupacdecsancasersuecaceteesansessnens 91 Bate MME enen eta otis sctciacacccesea needs dee cceecemncccea da teteenccesiedeleceecee 92 General SEMINGS c ecerscesnectespsocetcessesgtaenseuetdunsneesdeusneeudenuccecbanntecetseunseetoeus 93 Calibrator AC WSO sc tpeccotstrececetiensscienderccbateeustitundseeivectetiauadiucientdates 94 MC2 IS User Guide Contents Custom Test Point Sets 0 cccssecsssssccseeeeeeeeseseeeseseceeeeeeseenseeenseeens 95 Custom Transfer FUNCTIONS 0 ccccsccesecceseseeeeeeseseeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeesens 97 Custom Pressure Units cccccccssecsssesecsseeeeeeeeeseeseeeeseeeneseeeeeseneees 100 Related Information sisesisccssissensnssctctntivencidetenteacdestsaacestacsssicnendecaneecas 101 Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeees 102 ESIE TA ES A E A E T 102 Press re p ects asic ats a sce 102 Pressure Modules and their Naming Conventions 00000 103 Square Rooting i secs cee ae aa Saeco tel meabardancussenctentlsed anced 104 Thermocouple Measurement Simulation Connections and Troubleshooting ewer ceeecehccaxeste cacersnuzcqneee 22acseess cavers wees aeveeesanextuacasenree secs 105 Internal Reference JUNCTION cccccccecceceeescceeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 105 External Reference Junction cc ccccccccceecceeeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeueeeeaeeeees 106 Error situations osc scxeccacecti tied ad
11. following settings FIELD Language Auto off Delay Calibrator min General Temperature Unit Temperature Scale Key Click Volume Alarm Volume Attention Volume Outside Span Volume and Error Volume Net Frequency Owner MC4 User Guide GENERAL SETTINGS Language English Built In lt Auto off Delay 0 never 0 Calibrator min General Temperature Unit C z Temperature Scale Contrast Ok NOTES Contains a list of User Interface languages Wait time before auto power off is executed See also notes found after this table Value 0 zero means the Auto off delay is disabled Select either C Centigrade or F Fahrenheit as the temperature unit Contains a list of standard temperature scales Available options apply to all volume settings Off Low Medium and High Options 50 Hz and 60 Hz Note that wrong net frequency setting affects the accuracy of MC2 IS A text field for entering owner s name etc This data is shown in the Welcome Screen 93 Cc Utilities Menu Notes All changes in general settings become valid immediately except when changing the language To activate the new language shut off and restart MC2 S Disable auto off delay during long time tasks e g leak stability test Otherwise the auto off functionality interrupts the task When calibrator s Auto off delay is in use value other than zero a warning dialog pops up 30 seconds before
12. iwc kPa mbar iwc kPa bar psi kPa bar psi kPa bar psi kPa bar psi kPa bar psi MPa bar psi MPa bar psi MPa bar psi MPa bar psi MPa bar psi Range 80 to 120 800 to 1200 11 6 to 17 4 1 10 mbar diff 4 0 to 10 0 to 100 0 to 40 40 400 160 1 14 5 to 15 100 to 200 1to2 14 5 to 30 100 to 600 1t06 14 5 to 90 100 to 2000 1 to 20 14 5 to 300 0 to 6000 0 to 60 0 to 900 0 to 10 0 to 100 0 to 1500 Oto 16 0 to 160 0 to 2400 0 to 25 0 to 250 0 to 3700 0 to 60 0 to 600 0 to 9000 0 to 100 0 to 1000 0 to 15000 Accuracy 0 3 mbar 0 05 Span 0 015 FS 0 0125 RDG 0 01 FS 0 0125 RDG 0 007 FS 0 0125 RDG 0 005 FS 0 01 RDG 0 005 FS 0 01 RDG 0 005 FS 0 01 RDG 0 005 FS 0 0125 RDG 0 005 FS 0 0125 RDG 0 005 FS 0 0125 RDG 0 007 FS 0 0125 RDG 0 007 FS 0 01 RDG 0 007 FS 0 01 RDG 1 Year Uncertainty 2 0 05 kPa 0 5 mbar 0 0073 psi 0 05 Span 0 1 RDG 0 025 FS 0 025 RDG 0 02 FS 0 025 RDG 0 015 FS 0 025 RDG 0 01 FS 0 025 RDG 0 01 FS 0 025 RDG 0 01 FS 0 025 RDG 0 01 FS 0 025 RDG 0 01 FS 0 025 RDG 0 01 FS 0 025 RDG 0 015 FS 0 025 RDG 0 015 FS 0 025 RDG 0 015 FS 0 025 RDG FS is the Full Scale of the positive side range E g for 200 mbar module
13. measurement Max load current generation Load effect generation Specification lt 0 0015 of thermovoltage C outside of 18 28 C lt 0 0008 of thermovoltage F outside of 64 4 82 4 F C F K gt 10 Mohm 3 second 1 mA lt 5uV mA Full Range 0 1820 C Sub Range 0 200 200 400 400 1820 Full Range 50 1768 Sub Range 50 0 0 100 100 1768 Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 Resolution 0 01 C G 0 01 C 2 0 0 01 C 1 0 Resolution 0 01 C 1 0 C 0 01 C 0 8 C 0 01 C 0 6 C Uncertainty does not include reference junction uncertainty IEC 584 NIST MN 175 BS 4937 ANSI MC96 1 0 02 of thermovoltage 4 uV 1 Year Uncertainty 1 Year Uncertainty 141 Appendix 1 Technical Data Type S Full Range 50 1768 Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty E3 50 0 0 01 C 1 0 C 0 1768 0 01 C 0 7 C Type E Full Range 270 1000 C Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty E3 270 200 0 01 C E 200 1000 0 01 C 0 25 C Type J BEW Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 3 Type K Full Range 270 1372 C Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty E3 270 200 0 01 C 200 1000 0 01 C 0 3 C 1000 1372 0 01 C 0 4 C
14. resistance of the connection wires is significantly smaller than actual measured resistance Hint To minimize the effect of connection wires in 2 wire system measurement use deviation measurement presented on page 83 as follows Measure the resistance of only the connection wires Set the measured value as the Measure Deviation from value Then the resistance of the connection wires is subtracted from the total resistance and the displayed deviation value is closer to the resistance meant to be measured 111 Related Information Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode Connections 112 The impedance of MC2 IS milliampere input is low enough to enable current measurement parallel to a test diode in a 20 mA circuit Plus Side Test Diode Connections Minus Side Test Diode Connections sense A Ui 30 V li 215 mA F MC2 IS parallels the test diode of the transmitter and measures the externally supplied output current of the transmitter Notes In higher temperatures The leakage of the diode in the instrument may affect the accuracy MC4 User Guide Parallel Functions in MC2 IS Cc Parallel Functions in MC2 IS MC4 User Guide This chapter explains what kind of simultaneous duties MC2 IS can do All of the following tasks may run independently but the window settings decide what is shown Each pressure measurement runs independently One electrical measurement in the Me
15. the Full Scale is 200 mbar 1 2 3 installed 146 Accuracy includes hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and reference standard uncertainty k 2 1 Year Uncertainty includes hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 External pressure module s range may be displayed also in absolute pressure if the Barometric Module B is MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 1 Technical Data Feature Temperature coefficient Maximum overpressure Pressure port Wetted parts Pressure media Dimensions length width depth Weight Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity range Specification EXT10mD IS lt 0 002 Span C outside 15 35 C 59 95 F All other modules lt 0 001 Rdg C outside 15 35 C 59 95 F See table below EXT B IS M5 10 32 female EXT10mD IS Two M5 10 32 female threads Hose nipples for hoses with an inner diameter of approx 3 2 mm 1 8 included Hose included EXT100m IS EXT400mC IS EXT1C IS EXT2C IS EXT6C IS EXT20C IS G1 8 ISO228 1 female A conical 1 8 BSP male with 60 internal cone adapter included for Beamex hose set EXT60 IS to EXT1000 IS G ISO228 1 male AISI316 stainless steel Hastelloy Nitrile rubber EXT B IS to EXT6C IS Dry clean air or other clean inert non toxic non corrosive gases EXT20 IS to EXT1000 IS
16. thermocouple The selected Reference Junction mode is not in accordance with the used wiring Extension or compensation cable type or connections are incorrect The polarity of the cables are incorrect Incorrect connections The wiring is broken Interference from a mobile phone or a radio transmitter affects the measurement The instrument to be calibrated uses voltage pulses to detect an open sensor When MC2 IS detects these pulses it tries to compensate for them which causes the unstable output Prevent these pulses for the time of calibration Refer to the service manual of the instrument to be calibrated on how to prevent these open sensor detection pulses 109 Cc Related Information Resistance and RTD Measurement Connections The two main problems in resistance and RTD measurement are the effects of wiring resistances and thermovoltages in the resistance measurement circuit If possible use 4 wire connection to eliminate the effect of wiring resistance The special resistance measurement sequence of MC2 IS eliminates the thermovoltages of the resistance measurement circuit MC2 IS continuously checks the connection type during resistance and RTD measurement The found connection type is displayed on the resistance or RTD measurement window 4 wire System oa When 4 wire system is used MC2 IS displays the symbol shown on the left MC2 IS sources current through the resistor from the two left side termi
17. to the calibrator 151 Appendix 2 Safety Information Empty 152 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 3 Index Appendix 3 Index 2 2 wire system 111 A About MC2 IS Window 90 About This Manual 2 Accessories Optional 22 23 Standard 3 Acknowledging Alarms 66 Additional Info Row 84 Bar Graph 87 Barometric Pressure 86 Clearing 87 Cumulative Average 85 Deviation Reference 85 Feedback Measurement 86 Icons 84 Internal Temperature 85 Maximum value 85 Maximum Minimum 85 Minimum value 85 Normal Reading 85 Pulses Done 87 Pulses Left 87 Rate of Change 85 Resetting Calculations 87 RJ Temperature Measurement 86 RTD Measurement 86 Sensor Resistance 86 Thermovoltage Measurement 86 MC2 IS User Guide Additional Information 101 Adjustment of Instruments 118 Alarms 65 Acknowledging 66 Resetting 66 Approvals 151 As Found calibration 118 As Left calibration 119 Auto off Delay 93 Auto off Delays 94 Bag 22 Bar Graph 87 Barometric Pressure 86 Barometric Pressure Module 6 22 Basic Mode Defined 35 Batteries Charging 151 11 Removing Replacing 12 153 C Calibration Adjustment 118 As Found 118 As Left 119 Examples 121 Phases 117 Pressure Electrical Limit Switch 126 Pressure Transmitters 122 Procedure Defined 120 Switch 126 Temperature Indicators 124 Temperature Recorders 124 Temperature Sensor 128 Calibration Points Custom 95 Calibrator Recalibration 94 Carrying Case 22 Case 2
18. 10 32 female AISI316 stainless steel Nitrile rubber Dry clean air or other clean inert non toxic non corrosive gases Use of pressure media classified as dangerous is prohibited Pa hPa kPa MPa mbar bar Ibf ft psi osi gf cm kgf cm kgt m kp cm at mmH20 cmH20 mH O iwc ftH2O mmHg cmHg mHg inHg mmHg 0 C inHg 0 C mmH20 4 C inH O0 4 C ftH20 4 C inH20 60 F mmH 0 68 F inH O0 68 F ftH O 68 F torr atm four 4 user configurable units 10 450 C 14 122 F 20 460 C 4 140 F 0 80 R H non condensing 2 5 second Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis non linearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 External pressure module s range may be displayed also in absolute pressure if the Internal Barometric Pressure Module is installed MC2 IS User Guide 145 Appendix 1 Technical Data External Pressure Modules EXT IS and EXT High Accuracy Module EXT B IS amp EXTB EXT10mD IS amp EXT10mD EXT100m IS amp EXT100m EXT400mC IS amp EXT400mC EXT1C IS amp EXT1C EXT2C IS amp EXT2C EXT6C IS amp EXT6C EXT20C IS amp EXT20C EXT60 IS amp EXT60 EXT100 IS amp EXT100 EXT160 IS amp EXT160 EXT250 IS amp EXT250 EXT600 IS amp EXT600 EXT1000 IS amp EXT1000 Term FS kPaa mbar a psia kPa diff mbar diff iwc diff kPa mbar
19. 60 Hz The charging time is 16 hours When taking MC2 IS into use for the first time teach the capacity of the batteries to MC2 IS charging electronics by doing as follows 1 Fully charge the batteries 16 hours 2 Use the calibrator until the batteries are empty i e MC2 IS automatically shuts itself down 3 Recharge the batteries for use When charging the batteries the battery symbol and a plug symbol alternates on the status bar When charging is ready only the plug symbol is shown If MC2 IS is shut off and the charger is connected a battery status bar appears After a while an estimate of the remaining charge time appears below the battery status bar see leftmost picture below H103 12 2007 10 10 22 L 03 12 2007 12 22 22 CHARGING CHARGING READY Battery status Battery status Estimated time left 2 h 12 min When charging while MC2 IS displays the charging window MC2 IS beeps when the batteries are fully charged Then the display looks like rightmost picture above Warnings USE CHARGER IN SAFE AREA ONLY If you use MC2 IS carrying case remove the charger from it when moving into hazardous area The casing of the charger is not IS compliant USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH THE CALI BRATOR The charger should only be used indoors and when charging the environment temperature should be between 0 35 C 32 95 F 11 A MC2 IS Hardware Removing Replacing the B
20. Clean inert non toxic non corrosive gases or liquids Use of pressure media classified as dangerous is prohibited 145 mm 45 mm 55 mm 5 7 1 8 2 2 0 5kg 1 1 Ib 10 450 C 3 14 122 F 20 460 C 4 140 F 0 80 R H non condensing Module Maximum overpressure Maximum overpressure EXT B IS 1200 mbar abs 35 4 inHg abs EXT10mD IS 200 mbar 80 iwc EXT100m IS 200 mbar 80 iwc EXT400mC IS 800 mbar 320 iwc EXT1C IS 2 bar 30 psi EXT2C IS 4 bar 60 psi EXT6C IS 12 bar 180 psi Note EXT20C IS 40 bar 600 psi EXT60 IS 120 bar 1800 psi EXT100 IS 200 bar 3000 psi EXT160 IS 320 bar 4800 psi EXT250 IS 500 bar 7400 psi EXT600 IS 900 bar 13000 psi EXT1000 IS 1000 bar 15000 psi The sensor unit of EXT1000 EXT1000 IS withstands 10000 full range pressure cycles Exceeding the maximum amount of pressure cycles may result in leakage or even explosion MC2 IS User Guide 147 Appendix 1 Technical Data External Pressure Modules EXT s IS and EXT s Standard Accuracy Module Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty EXT200mC s IS amp EXT200mC s 200 80 EXT2C s IS 100 200 amp EXT2C s elise 14 5 30 EXT20C s IS 100 2000 amp EXT20C s oon BO 5 0 05 FS 14 5 300 EXT160 s IS 0 16 amp EXT160 s 0 160 i 0 05 FS 0 2400 0 05 RDG 0 05 FS 0 05 FS Term FS FS is the Full Scale of the positive sid
21. Connections Using Measure Section Terminals Only 150 Other Type of Front Panel Connections eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 150 EX Approvals een eee a ee ee ee eee ee 151 Special Conditions for Safe Use eceececcceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeeeees 151 Appendix 3 IndeX sssssssssnssnnsnnnnunnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 153 MC2 IS User Guide Feedback Feedback We want to improve our products and services constantly Therefore we d like to know Your opinion of the product You use Please spend a moment of Your valuable time in filling this form All respondents will receive a surprise gift in return Certain questions can be answered immediately after receiving the product Others require some use of the product before You are able to answer them The best way to fill the form is to answer the items as it applies and send the form to us when all items are answered There are however no definite restrictions fill in the form when you feel like it all items need not be answered Then send it to Beamex using one of the possibilities listed below Mail Beamex Oy Ab Quality Feedback Ristisuonraitti 10 68600 Pietarsaari FINLAND Fax 358 10 5505404 Only the next page need to be faxed to us Internet http www beamex com A similar form is available as a web page E mail support beamex com Refer to the numbered items on the next page in Your e mail message MC2 IS User Guide Feedback
22. General As Found Calibration Adjustment 118 The As Found calibration documents the state of the instrument be fore carrying out any adjustments The calibration specifies the amount of drift in the instrument during the calibration period Error l 0 25 50 75 100 If the found error is outside acceptable limits reject limits the in strument needs adjustment Activate one of MC2 IS error display modes to help you minimize the error see Tools Menu in part B Use the instrument s ZERO adjustment at lower end of the range Adjust the higher end of the range with the instrument s SPAN ad justment The two adjustment points do not necessarily need to be the end points of the instrument range You may want to use other points to optimize the calibration at the most important part of the range Note however that if the points are very close to each other the error at other points of the range may be quite big see As Left Calibration on next page Error SPAN a ZERO li li l 0 25 50 75 100 MC4 User Guide Phases of Instrument Calibration D As Left Calibration MC4 User Guide The As Left calibration document the state of the instrument after the possible adjustment If the As Found calibration proves to be good and no adjustment is needed you may omit the As Left calibration
23. Steps 3 50 5 25 6 20 11 10 0 gt 10 gt 25 gt 50 gt 75 gt 90 gt 100 0 gt 2 gt 4 gt 50 gt 96 gt 98 gt 100 0 gt 5 gt 40 gt 100 2 gt 0 gt 2 gt 4 gt 50 gt 96 gt 98 gt 100 gt 102 Create New The two first options require additional data that is entered in the two following fields The group of sets starting with a number and colon are sets with fixed step sizes The first number is the amount of step levels and the percentage value is the step size The group of sets starting with a number and percentage symbol are sets with varying step sizes suitable for e g valve tests Each number is a step level The last item in the list allows you to make your own custom step definition See Custom Test Point Sets on page 95 Active only if Step Definition field is set to By Step Size If applicable set the fixed step size here Active only if Step Definition field is set to By Number of Steps If applicable set the number of steps here Continues on next page 75 76 Tools Menu FIELD cont DESCRIPTION OPTIONS Transfer Function Defines the input output correlation Available options Linear Vx x3 x5 x2 Create New The last item in the list allows you to make your own custom Transfer Function See Custom Transfer Functions on page 97 Warning Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the al lowed input range of the connected instrument MC2 IS determines th
24. There are several types of configuration windows The examples below contain a selection of user editable fields DATE TIME Date Format dd mm yyyy day month year 8 2004 Time Format hh mm ss 24h hour 24h min sec Ad AL 99 lt gt lt gt ALARMS OkPa Gauge EXT 0 06 Alarms Active x Alert when the measurement K gt 1 500 nw lt 0 100 M Alert when the rate of change Stop Capture Ok The view of the date time configuration window contains selection lists and numeric fields The view of the alarms configuration window contains check boxes and numeric fields Closer description of all fields are discussed in the subsequent chapters MC2 IS User Guide 17 A MC2 IS Firmware Field Types Available for Editing Data Use the arrow keys Q and to move between fields Start and stop editing a field with the Enter key 9 Fields typically have three modes 1 The field is displayed but the cursor is not highlighting that particular field 2 The cursor is highlighting a field 3 The field is in edit mode All field presentations include a list of how the field looks in different states Some fields do not exactly follow the above mentioned list of states The differences are described where applicable Numeric Fields Numeric Field Not highlighted 10 Highlighted Edit Mode 15 Beside the Enter key all Numeric keys sets the highlighted N
25. Type N Full Range 270 1300 C Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty E3 270 200 0 01 C 200 1300 0 01 C 0 4 C 1 Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 Uncertainty does not include reference junction uncertainty 2 IEC 584 NIST MN 175 BS 4937 ANSI MC96 1 3 0 02 of thermovoltage 4 uV 142 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 1 Technical Data Type T Full Range 270 400 C Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty E3 270 200 0 01 C G 200 100 0 01 C 0 3 C 100 400 0 01 C 0 2 C Type U Full Range 200 600 C Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 200 100 C 0 01 C 0 3 C 100 600 C 0 01 C 0 2 C Type L Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty E3 200 900 0 01 C 0 25 C Type C Full Range 0 2315 C Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty E3 0 1000 0 01 C 0 4 C 1000 2000 0 01 C 0 8 C 2000 2315 0 01 C 1 2 CT Type G Full Range 0 2315 C Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 0 100 0 01 C 8 100 2315 0 01 C 1 0 C Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 Uncertainty does not include reference junction uncertainty
26. Warnings Concerning Pressure Measurement 0 27 Warnings Concerning High Pressure ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 29 OE WIC orina E e EEEE EEEE EE E Ea 30 Firmware UDC AG ie 2ccoctcdeacdecncecdedaebeneiace eet scliesdedagedibeedseieaateadcuedes 30 The Battery CAC ucts aeteease hae ea ce esecen sec hsedear beadeaendce 30 Resetting IMG 2a 1B cerca ecereticca encanta acacee ep ceus acted Saeeeateesccde edema eeneeeadnced 30 Recalibrating MC2 1S zrcderscsesoccsceotcenosszerseutseesoseseeatansiaxgtascsecensseenecudenmaued 31 Cleaning MC2 lS DA 31 Part B Startup and Basic Operation Starting NG 2a acs seen wad setead cued dwiatandetwetenenuesddeendedsiendtncesctan 34 Startup Procedure ccriiectcacenccocccbincuctunednocleaninncunusbnoslansieiolaunacereraiedcioucubien 34 Basic Mode Defined ccccccccccccccceccsosececsssccesesssevececssenscceseensseascccssacesoveces se 35 MCAS UTIING siccsccacesecescccetestkeccnssncsscnenstentsenscececuteanndisdtccceecetevecasccdensaseeces 37 Current Measurement castectycceieveedletcewtecedendvendetdectndecuevtndeteeutndeceevtadetceueedeu 39 Frequency Measurement ssseeseseeereeeereereerrrtrrrtrtrrtterteteeeeeeennsnsnsnsen 40 Pressure MCaSureMe i cccccecccceeeseeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseeeaeeeeeesecneeeeeeseceaees 41 Connecting and Disconnecting External Pressure Modules 42 Zeroing a Pressure MO
27. and T C Sensor Simulation K Functions Sensor Resistance Q Displays the real resistance MC2 IS is measuring or simulating for an RTD sensor Function 86 MC2 IS User Guide Showing Data on the Additional Info Row B Pulses Done Displays the pulses currently done during Pulse Generation Pulses Left E Displays the pulses currently left to be done during Pulse Generation Bar Graph Datta O aa AO ose i eee 40 A Bar Graph is always available in the list of Additional Info row data but the type of Bar Graph depends on the Display Mode and Special Measurement settings The bar graph is always related to the main value big numbers and its units so configure the Bar Graph s range accordingly If any of the Error Display Modes is active the Bar Graph displays a graphical presentation of the error value The middle of the graph represent zero error and the symmetrical width of the graph is user configurable Resetting and Clearing Additional Info Row Calculations Active minimum maximum rate of change maximum minimum and cumulative average calculations may be reset using the additional option found in the window s Tools menu Reset Min Max Rate Changing the Function for a window sets all Additional Info data to default values usually nothing Activating a Display Mode or a Special Measurement often replaces them with data related to the activated Display Mode or Special Measurement Any previously acti
28. option is available for MC2 IS Optional Soft Carrying Case MC2 IS soft carrying case type 8042904 is practical when moving between locations The carrying case can also be used for transporting utilities like Test hoses test leads and clips External Pressure Module A pressure pump Charger and its cable The carrying case is suited for use in normal industrial environment Since the case is made of antistatic textile it may also be used in hazardous area Optional Connection Cable for External Pressure Modules Needed when connecting External Pressure Modules to MC2 IS Optional Thermocouple Mini Plugs For connecting thermocouples to MC2 IS T C mV connector MC2 IS User Guide Hardware Modules Options A Other Devices There are an increasing number of devices that can be used together with MC2 IS The following list includes devices that are already available valid when this manual was printed e Intrinsically Safe External Pressure Modules EXT IS and EXT s IS May be used in hazardous area e External Pressure Modules EXT and EXT s May be used in safe area only e Calibration hand pump that may be used in hazardous area PGM high pressure pump e Calibration hand pumps that may be used in safe area only PGV vacuum pump and PGXH extra high pressure pump MC2 IS User Guide 23 A Safety Safety The materials of MC2 IS case withstand normal industrial conditions MC2 IS endures shock
29. refer to Error on page 78 79 Tools Menu Error in Output Units 80 Error In Output Units display compares the measurements of the two windows based on entered measurement range values The window the Error display was invoked from is considered the output of the instrument and the other window the input The Error In Output Units value is shown in the output window and the actual output signal is shown on the additional info row as seen in the rightmost picture ERROR IN OUTPUT UNITS 08 10 2007 13 22 22 OkPa Gauge EXT Obar Gauge EXT 0 98 Input 0 448 Input Range 0 100 E 0 000 100 000 es O AmA Err Out Transfer Function Linear f 0 3 1 Oma _ 10 86 Stop Capture Ok Setup Setup Menu When Error In Output Units display is active the warning triangle is shown together with the input unit and the text Err Out is shown above the Error value Error displayed in input units is in all other ways similar to error displayed in error percentage The only difference is in how the calculated error is displayed For configuration details refer to Error on page 78 MC2 IS User Guide Display Mode and Special Measurements B Percentage MC2 IS User Guide Percentage display compares the measured generated simulated value against an entered range 0 and 100 When measuring the measured value is replaced by the Percentage value The measurement value in engineering units is shown on
30. the additional info row as seen in the rightmost picture When generating simulating the Percentage is the editable value and the generated simulated value in engineering units is shown on the additional info row PERCENT DISPLAY E 21 09 2004 11 15 22 mA None 10 86 Input Range 0 100 4 000 20 000 OA Scaled Transfer Function Linear 7 42 88 Display Resolution 10 86 Stop Capture Ok Setup Setup Menu When Percentage display is active the letter is displayed after the warning triangle and the text Scaled is shown above the Percentage value To configure the percentage display enter input range values for the selected quantity In addition to the range you may also set the Transfer Function Input Output relationship The display resolution may also be edited if needed Notes If anything else was selected for display on the additional info row the main measurement of the window with percentage display replaces the previous additional info data Also if you select two other items to be displayed on the additional info row while Percentage display is active the second item replaces the windows main measurement data Beware of the problems that may result in not seeing the true measurement value For help on making Custom Transfer Functions see Part C chapter Custom Transfer Functions on page 97 81 Scaling 82 Tools Menu In Scaling a measured generated simulated
31. the switch s out put to the measuring ter minals in MC2 IS 3 Configure one of MC2 IS windows to generate the electrical signal and the other to measure the switch s output 4 Test the connections 126 MC4 User Guide Examples of Instrument Calibration D Calibration MC4 User Guide 1 Slowly increase the instrument s input signal until the switch actuates See part B for help on how to change the generated value The extra info row of the window configured to meas ure the switch s state displays the actuation point 2 Continue by decreasing the input signal until the switch deac tuates The deactuation point is also displayed on the extra info row 3 Record the actuation and the deactuation point 4 Redo the test step 1 if applicable 5 Continue by either adjusting the instrument starting another calibration repeat or ending the calibration Note The slower you raise the input signal the more accurate the ob served actuation point is Be equally careful when decreasing the in put signal in order to get as accurate deactuation point as possible Hint These instructions can be can be adapted for any kind of switches Change the input signal connections settings according to the in struments input signal When calibrating an electrical instrument and the input signal is gen erated with MC2 IS use this example as the source for the input signal part 127 Calibrating an Instrument Temp
32. tools allowing you to create varying generation simulation signals in that the signal does not automatically change Instead it advances according to the defined steps when you press the up or down arrow keys 0 one step at a time Other similar tools Stepping on page 69 Ramping on page 72 To open the manual stepping configuration window enter the following menu commands F1 Setup or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to configure the stepping to F2 Tools and Manual Stepping from the opened menu Note that manual stepping is available for generation simulation Functions only The leftmost picture below shows the configuration window and the rightmost picture the stepping utility in use MANUAL STEP A V 26 09 2005 14 04 22 Ov Ov 3 0000 F 6 0000 Range 0 100 v z L 0 0000 9 0000 Step Definition None By Number of Steps v Close Start Close 100 Settings Start manual stepping by selecting the F3 Start Function Key in the configuration window To stop it press F1 Close Function Key in Basic Mode MC2 IS User Guide Manual Stepping MC2 IS User Guide The following table presents the fields of the configuration window FIELD Range Step Definition Step Size Number of Steps DESCRIPTION OPTIONS The minimum and maximum value for the stepping range Defines how the stepping is done Available options with no custom sets By Step Size By Number of
33. 0 22 21 08 2008 15 10 22 OmA Supply On Supply On 5 4975 About this Calibrator User Setups for amp kPa Gauge EXT kp Date Time General Settings Calibrator Adjustment Accessories 12 3 Setup Setup Menu Cancel Bottom Select The pair of screenshots above is an example of an opening menu This one opens from Basic Mode when F3 Function Key is pressed A menu with a longer list has small arrows at the top bottom of the list to point out that the list is longer that what is shown Use the arrow keys and to move between menu options The F2 Function Key helps you to scroll longer menu list It allows you to quickly jump to the end Bottom and beginning Top depending on where in the list you are Select an item with the Enter key or use the F3 Select Function Key Selecting a menu option results in one of the following events 1 The menu closes and a window opens for viewing additional information or for configuring the selected task This happens e g when selecting the About this Calibrator menu option in the picture above 2 A tick is added removed from the selected menu item It means that the menu item is selected deselected for a duty This happens e g when selecting which items are to be shown on the Additional Info row 3 A sub menu opens allowing you to select one of available sub menu items MC2 IS User Guide Configuration Windows Configuration Windows
34. 0 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 2 Safety Information Ex Approvals Special Cond MC2 IS User Guide ATEX IECEx C 0537 Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Ta 10 50 C IECEx VTT 08 0002X iG Ex ia IIC T4 Ta 10 50 C VTT 08 ATEX 033X itions for Safe Use Opening MC2 IS voids safety and warranty if it is valid The permissible ambient temperature range is 10 C lt Ta lt 50 C The calibrator shall only be used with rechargeable battery pack type RB 48 IS The battery pack shall not be charged on a hazardous location Use only Beamex charger type BC09 IS for charging The charger shall not be used in a hazardous location The USB connection may be used in safe area only The EXT connection shall only be connected with EXT s IS EXT IS external pressure modules However in safe area non IS EXT modules may also be used The calibrator may be used with auxiliary hand held mechanical pressure calibrator pump type PGM The surface of the external pressure module and the calibrator pump contains light metal so the user shall be aware of possible impact or friction sparks when using these auxiliary devices The connection cable of the external pressure module as well as the pressure measurement hose are non conducting material so the user shall be aware of dangers of ignition due to hazardous electrostatic charges Due to electrostatic discharge hazard do not affix any stickers larger than 4 cm 0 62 in
35. 102 mm 4 x 49 mm 1 9 d w h Membrane keyboard Rechargeable NiMH 1700 mAh 4 8V DC 16 hours 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 12 hours in measurement mode 8 5 hours when sinking an average of 12 mA to loop 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F 0 to 80 R H non condensing Directive 73 23 EEC EN 61010 1 Directive 89 336 EEC EN 61326 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 1 Technical Data Electrical Measurements Available in Measure section Voltage Measurement Full Range 1 30 V DC Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 0 25 V 0 001mV 0 02 RDG 5 uV 0 25 1 V 0 01 mV same as above 1 30 V 0 1 mV 0 02 RDG 0 25 mV Feature Specification Temperature Add 0 0015 RDG C to spec outside 18 28 C coefficient Add 0 0008 RDG F to spec outside 64 4 82 4 F Input impedance gt 1 Mohm Supported units V mV uV Display update rate 3 second Current Measurement Full Range 100 mA Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 25mA 0 0001 mA 0 02 RDG 1 5 pA 25 100 mA 0 001 mA same as above Feature Specification Temperature Add 0 0015 RDG C to spec outside 18 28 C coefficient Add 0 0008 RDG F to spec outside 64 4 82 4 F Input impedance lt 7 5 ohm Supported units mA pA Display update rate 3 second Loop Supply Specification Max output current gt 25 mA short circuit protected Output voltage gt 12 V 20 mA 20 V 10 0 mA
36. 2 Change Rate 85 Resetting 87 Changing EXT Module Basic Mode 42 Changing Generation Simulation Values 52 Charger 151 30 Check Boxes 21 Cleaning MC2 IS_ 31 Clearing the Additional Info Row 87 Communication 13 Configuration Windows 17 Connecting Disconnecting a Pressure Module 42 Connections 5 External Pressure Modules 6 Connectors 7 Contrast of the Display 8 Cumulative Average 85 Current Measurement 39 Current Sink 54 154 Appendix 3 Index Customizing Auto Off Delays 93 Date and Time Format 92 Language 93 Net Frequency 93 Owner Info 93 Pressure Units 100 Temperature Scale 93 Temperature Units 93 Test Point Sets 95 Transfer Functions 97 User Setups 91 Volume 93 D Damping 66 Date Format 92 Deviation Measurement 83 Deviation Reference 85 Display Contrast 8 Display Modes 77 Error 78 Error in Input Units 79 Error in Output Units 80 Percentage 81 Scaling 82 Driver for USB 13 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 3 Index E Electrical Limit Switch Calibration 126 Entering Generation Simulation Values 52 Error 78 Error in Input Units 79 Error in Output Units 80 Error situations in thermocouple measurement 109 Ex Approvals 151 Ex Information 149 EXT Connector 7 EXT Module Changing 42 External Pressure Modules 151 6 External Reference Junction 106 Extra Info Row 84 F Feedback Measurement 86 Fields Check Boxes 21 Numeric Fields 18 Selection Lists 20 Text Fields 19 Firmware
37. 5 Pulses Done 87 Pulses Left 87 Rate of Change 85 RJ Temperature 86 Sensor Resistance 86 Thermovoltage 86 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 3 Index T Tare 83 Tasks Simultaneous 113 Temperature Indicator Calibration 124 Temperature Measurement RTD 48 Temperature Measurement Thermocouple 49 Temperature recorder calibration 124 Temperature Scale 93 Temperature Sensor Calibration 128 Temperature Unit 93 Terminals 7 Test Diode Measurement Paralleltoa 112 Test Point Sets Custom 95 Testing Leakage Stability 67 Text Fields 19 Thermocouple Simulation 60 Thermovoltage Measurement 86 Tools 63 Alarms 65 Damping 66 Deviation Measurement 83 Error 78 Error in Input Units 79 Error in Output Units 80 Function Info 64 Leak Stability Test 67 Manual Stepping 74 Percentage Display 81 Ramping 72 Scaling 82 Stepping 69 Tare 83 MC2 IS User Guide Transfer Functions Custom 97 Troubleshooting thermocouple measurement 109 Typographical Conventions 3 U Unpacking and Inspection 3 Updating the Firmware 14 30 USB Connector 7 USB Driver 13 User Configurable Pressure Units 100 User Interface 15 User Setups 91 V W Warnings 25 Viewing Angle of the Display 8 Voltage Generation 62 Voltage Measurement 50 Volume Settings 93 Z Zeroing a Pressure Module 43 159
38. 65 Damping 66 Tools Menu Hint If you want to set an alarm that utilizes the change rate alarm limit but don t know which limit value to use display the change rate on the additional info row see chapter Display Mode and Special Measurements on page 77 Observe what happens to the change rate during the event that need an alarm Then set the change rate alarm limit accordingly Acknowledging Alarms When an alarm is active the Tools menu of the window with the active alarm includes an option to acknowledge alarms Resetting Alarms and Alarm Limits To stop using alarm limits uncheck the Alarms Active field To stop using and clear all alarm limits select another Function or reselect the same Function Damping is useful when a measurement signal contains unwanted noise MC2 IS includes a set of damping tools Average filters the data using the average of recent measurements Adaptive average uses the measurement s change rate to choose the amount of recent measurements used in the average calculation The next group of options are 1 order digital filters with a damping time as stated in their names To set the damping value enter the following menu commands F1 Setup or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to configure damping to F2 Tools and Damping from the opened menu The damping settings apply to all main and secondary measurements active in the window when damping was started MC2 IS User Gu
39. 74 Ramping 72 Stepping 69 Special Measurements 77 Damping 66 Deviation Measurement 83 Tare 83 157 Specifications Current Generation 136 Current Measurement 133 Frequency Generation 138 Frequency Measurement 134 General 132 Internal Reference Junction 144 Milliamp Generation 136 Millivolt Generation 135 Millivolt Measurement 135 Pressure Modules External High Accuracy 146 Pressure Modules External Standard Accuracy 148 Pressure Modules Internal 145 Pulse Counting 134 Pulse Generation 138 Resistance Measurement 137 Resistance Simulation 137 RTD Cu10 140 Ni100 139 Ni120 140 Platinum 139 RTD Measurement 139 RTD Simulation 139 Switch Test 134 Thermocouple TypeB 141 TypeC 143 TypeD 144 TypeE 142 TypeG 143 TypeJ 142 Type K 142 TypeL 143 TypeN 142 TypeR 141 TypeS 142 Type T 143 Type U 143 Thermocouple Measurement 141 Thermocouple Simulation 141 Voltage Generation 135 136 Voltage Measurement 133 135 158 Appendix 3 Index Spinning 52 Stability Test 67 Stand 8 Standard Accessories 3 Starting MC2 IS 14 34 Status Bar 15 Stepping 69 Stickers 151 Support 8 Switch Calibration 126 Switch State Sensing 46 Symbols 2 Wire RTD Connection 111 3 Wire RTD Connection 110 4 Wire RTD Connection 110 Alarms 65 Barometric Pressure 86 Compensation Loop RTD 111 Cumulative Average 85 Deviation Reference 85 Maximum Value 85 Maximum Minimum 85 Minimum Value 85 Normal Reading 8
40. Error Error n o e 0 25 50 75 100 0 25 50 75 100 The pictures above display different As Left calibration graphs after two different kinds of adjustments In the leftmost picture the error is minimized at the end points of the instrument range This results in a relatively notable error in the mid dle of the span If the middle of the span is the area where the measurement is usually situated then this method is not recom mended The rightmost picture displays the error graph when the maximum error is minimized by lowering the graph As a result the error minimum is at approx 30 and 70 of the span Note that these adjustment strategies are just examples There is an unlimited amount of correct ways to adjust an instrument 119 Calibrating an Instrument Calibrating an Instrument A Calibration Procedure Using MC2 IS 120 The most convenient way to calibrate instruments with MC2 IS is us ing one of the error display modes described in chapter Tools Menu presented on page 63 The adjacent picture is an ex ample where a pressure trans mitter is calibrated using error percentage display mode for the output current The addi tional info row displays the ac tual output current of the in strument Another useful method especially while ad justing the instrument is dis playing the error bar graph in the additional info row 08 10 2007 13 20 22 Obar 0 448 EXT A Error 1 92 10 86
41. MC2 IS User Guide Stepping utility is one of three tools allowing you to create generation simulation signals that vary with time This one could be called automatic stepping since one of the other tools is a manual stepping utility Other similar tools Ramping on page 72 Manual Stepping on page 74 To open the stepping configuration window enter the following menu commands F1 Setup or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to configure the stepping to F2 Tools and Step from the opened menu The leftmost picture below shows the configuration window and the rightmost picture the stepping utility in use STEP HE 29 08 2005 14 58 22 Ov Ov 3 0000 f 6 0000 Range 0 100 v n Th 0 0000 9 0000 5 Step Time s None 0 Repeats 0 0 Repeat Format Close Start Setup Setup Menu Start stepping by selecting the F3 Start Function Key in the configuration window To stop a stepping that is in progress open the stepping configuration window and press F3 Stop Function Key When stepping is ready or stopped you may restart it as follows F1 Setup or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to configure the stepping to F1 Start Step This possibility is available until a new Function is selected for the window where stepping was used or MC2 IS is shut down 69 Tools Menu The following table presents the fields of the configuration window FIELD DESCRIPTION OPTIONS Range Th
42. ME 2 IS INSTRINSICALLY SAFE CALIBRATOR User Guide version 3 Manual revision a Dear user We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual Should any errors be detected we would greatly appreciate to receive suggestions to improve the quality of the contents of this manual The above not withstanding we can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or their eventual consequences We reserve rights to make modifications to this manual without any further notice For more detailed technical data about the MC2 IS Intrinsically Safe Calibrator please contact the manufacturer Copyright 2008 2009 BEAMEX OY AB Ristisuonraitti 10 FIN 68600 Pietarsaari FINLAND Tel 358 10 5505000 Fax 358 10 5505404 E mail sales beamex com Internet http www beamex com 8813000 UEMC2 IS 001239 Trademarks and Statements QCAL is a registered trademark owned by Beamex Oy Ab Other trademarks are property of their respective owners MC2 IS contains licensed software which requires that the source code is available for You Please contact Beamex to obtain it MC2 IS is based in part on the work of the FLTK project http www fitk org Contents Contents Part A General EWU CCT ON ceca csc cceces tect ccctceeeeoceeetacceceenueecnctosccutetesbeeteupsbenceumennce 2 ABOUT This Manual 2ecsceiscotccoseceteszssecessuoesconssuaceceezeencerasuseneussnenceseeulaceusa
43. ameters Input 149 Output 150 PC Communication Driver 13 Percentage Display 81 Power Connector 7 Pressure Module Names 103 Pressure Types 102 Square Rooting Instruments 104 Pressure Measurement 41 Pressure Module Connecting Disconnecting 42 Zeroing 43 Pressure Modules Barometric 6 22 External 6 Pressure Pump 151 Pressure Transmitter Calibration 122 Pressure Units Custom 100 Pulse Counting 44 Pulses Done 87 Pulses Left 87 Pumps PGM 23 PGV 23 PGXH 23 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 3 Index R Ramping 72 Rate of Change 85 Resetting 87 Recalibrating MC2 IS 94 Reference Junction External 106 Internal 105 Modes 105 106 Related Information 101 Resetting Alarms 66 Resetting MC2 IS 30 Resetting min max rate Calculations 87 Resistance Measurement 45 Resistance Simulation 57 RJ Temperature Measurement 86 RTD Connections 110 RTD Measurement 86 RTD Sensor Simulation 58 RTD Sensor Types Standard 140 MC2 IS User Guide S Safety 24 Safety Information 149 Scaling 82 Selection Lists 20 Sensor Resistance 86 Service 30 Settings Auto off Delay 93 Auto off Delays 94 Date and Time Format 92 Language 93 Net Frequency 93 Owner 93 Temperature Scale 93 Temperature Unit 93 User Setups 91 Volumes 93 Simulating see also Generating Resistance 57 RTD Sensors 58 Thermocouples 60 Simultaneous measurement generation simulation 113 Software 14 30 Special Generations Manual Stepping
44. ance measurement current If the current is too high it cannot simulate the right resistance value In that case it shows the message High Cur Accurate operation of the simulation electronics requires that the current supplied by the instrument under test does not vary rapidly The simulation result is not accurate if the instrument under test uses AC current If the instrument under test uses pulsed measurement current it should wait a few milliseconds before starting the measurement after setting the current Temperature Measurement RTD on page 48 Thermocouple Simulation on page 60 Resistance Simulation on page 57 Tools Menu on page 63 Stepping on page 69 Ramping on page 72 Calibration see Part D 59 Generating Simulating Thermocouple Simulation 60 In thermocouple simulation the original thermocouple is disconnected from the instrument under test and replaced with MC2 IS MC2 IS mimics a thermocouple at given temperatures To the instrument under test MC2 IS appears as a thermocouple at the given temperature Function T C Sensor Simulation Check the Sensor setting Make sure you select the same sensor type than what is required by the instrument under test Otherwise your measurement results are unreliable Also select a suitable Reference Junction compensation method from the RJ Mode list Wrong reference junction setting results in useless measurement results Additional information about Reference Jun
45. arity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 134 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 1 Technical Data Electrical Generation Sensor Measurement and Simulation Available in Temperature Generate section mV Measurement T C Terminals Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 25 150 mV 0 001mV 0 02 RDG 4 uV Feature Specification Temperature Add 0 0015 RDG C to spec outside 18 28 C coefficient Add 0 0008 RDG F to spec outside 64 4 82 4 F Input impedance gt 10 Mohm Supported units V mV uV Display update rate 3 second mV Generation T C Terminals REUE Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 25 150 mV 0 001 mV 0 02 RDG 4 uV Feature Specification Temperature Add 0 0015 RDG C to spec outside 18 28 C coefficient Add 0 0008 RDG F to spec outside 64 4 82 4 F Max load current 1mA Load effect lt 5uV mA Supported units V mV uV 9 Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 MC2 IS User Guide 135 Appendix 1 Technical Data Voltage Generation Full Range 3 11V Sub Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 3 0 25 V 0 01 RDG 0 25 V same as above 0 25 11V same as above Feature Specification Temperature Add 0 0015 RDG C to spec outside 18 28 C coefficient Add 0 0008 RDG F to spec outs
46. arometric Pressure Module may be included in MC2 IS The Internal Barometric Module measures the barometric pressure through a connection found on the back side of MC2 IS Normally nothing needs to be connected to the barometric pressure module s connector External Pressure Modules MC2 IS has a connector for External Pressure Modules EXTs The connector is located on the left side of MC2 IS If an External Pressure Module is connected or removed MC2 IS notices it automatically More of pressure measurement in part B of this manual Remember to be cautious when working with pressure and pressure modules See also chapters Safety on page 24 and Safety Precautions and Warnings on page 25 Warning Standard EXT modules may be used in safe area only Use EXT IS modules in hazardous area 6 MC2 IS User Guide Connections Connectors on the Left Side of MC2 IS Terminals MC2 IS User Guide The left side of MC2 IS front view has four connectors as follows EXT External Pressure Modules are discussed in chapter External Pressure Modules on page 6 and in Part B of this manual OPTION Reserved for future needs USB For computer communication e g when updating the firmware For USB driver information see chapter PC Communication on page 13 Warning Use USB Computer Connetor in safe area only POWER Charger connector Warning Use charger in safe area only Note There is no galvanic isolation between the con
47. as far as it has been possible without affecting the accuracy Do not however connect signals that are above the measurement range of the selected Function There is no galvanic isolation between the connectors on the left side the internal pressure module connector and the terminals of the Temperature Generate section Although there is a galvanic isolation between MC2 IS Measure and Temperature Generate sections it is for functional purposes only The circuits are designed so that you can connect a voltage source 30VDC 215 mA or max 1 W between any terminals without damaging the device However long exposure to this kind of stress may affect the accuracy Maximum output voltage from MC2 IS terminals is below 30 V If you however connect together voltages from the Measure and Temperature Generate sections or if you connect external voltages to MC2 IS the resulting voltage may be high enough to be hazardous 26 MC2 IS User Guide Safety Precautions and Warnings A General Warnings Concerning Pressure Measurement MC2 IS User Guide The pressure T hose is rated to the maximum pressure of 20 bar at 21 C 290 psi at 70 F Applying higher pressure can be hazardous We recommend the use of the pressure hose set When using other hoses and connectors make sure they are high quality products that withstand the used pressure To avoid damaging the pressure module use hand tightening only max torque 5 Nm when connecting th
48. as shown in the adjacent picture B with Part B active MC2 IS User Guide Unpacking and Inspection A Typographical Conventions All examples of user interface texts are printed using Arial Black e g Field Trigger Level All front panel texts fixed texts on MC2 IS s cover are printed using Eurostile e g Function Key F1 Function and Menu keys are often referred to using both the key name in Eurostile and the corresponding text function displayed on the screen in Arial Black e g Function Key F3 Menu Unpacking and Inspection MC2 IS User Guide At the factory each new MC2 IS passes a careful inspection It should be free of scrapes and scratches and in proper operation order upon receipt The receiver should however inspect the unit for any damage that may have occurred during transit If there are signs of obvious mechanical damage package contents are incomplete or the instrument does not operate according to specifications contact the purchasing sales office as soon as possible The standard accessories are as follows Calibration certificate a warranty card a Declaration of Conformity this User Guide a separate multi lingual booklet entitled MC2 IS Safety Information computer communication cable USB battery pack RB 48 IS battery eliminator charger for the batteries BCO9 IS test leads and clips and a Cu Cu adapter for millivolt measurement For a description of available options
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50. asure terminals One electrical measurement and one electrical generation simu lation in the Temperature Generate terminals Additionally all of the connectors on the left side of MC2 IS may have an independent task Note The Barometric module can always be used for pressure type conversion even if it is already active in any window 113 Cc Related Information Empty 114 MC4 User Guide MG72 S Calibration Things discussed in Part D e General presentation of what calibration is and the phases of a typical calibration procedure e A description of a calibration procedure using MC2 IS e Some application examples on how to perform the calibration of certain instruments D General General MC2 IS is a stand alone calibrator All calibration results are manu ally entered either to a paper document or to calibration software ca pable of making printed calibration certificates 116 MC4 User Guide Phases of Instrument Calibration Phases of Instrument Calibration Start Record As Found results No of repeats As Found test done 44 If it is not possible Adjustment required L no to adjust the maximum error below the reject limit consider replacing the instrument with a more accurate one No of repeats done 4 The picture gives a general view of the phases in a typical calibration procedure MC4 User Guide 117
51. ate New option To separate custom transfer functions from pre entered ones custom transfer functions are prefixed User and the row ends with a chevron pointing right This indicates that the point set may be edited Hint The maximum Input Output pair values may be outside the ranges maximum values MC4 User Guide Calibrator Adjustment Cc MC4 User Guide Notes The Input Output pairs are saved as floating point number percentage values so the transfer function may be used for any function and range The percentage values are proportioned to the current range The available free memory defines how many custom transfer functions and Input Output pairs may be saved If there is not enough memory left to save a custom transfer function MC2 IS displays an error message suggesting that you first free some memory and then retry adding a custom transfer function MC2 IS approximates the values between entered input output pairs by calculating a curve between a pair of points that connects smoothly to the adjoining curve The entered Input Output pairs need to be points of a strictly increasing function 99 Custom Pressure Units Custom Pressure Units 100 MC2 IS has a comprehensive set of pre entered pressure units If however they are not suited for your needs you can create up to four custom pressure units To define custom pressure units configure one of the Basic State s windows select F1 Setup or F2 S
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53. ation measurement Deviation Reference A Available when deviation measurement is active This is the entered reference value MC2 IS uses to calculate the measurement s deviation from MC2 IS User Guide 85 5 Tools Menu Barometric Pressure Pg Displays the barometric pressure value that is used for measurement s pressure type conversion This value comes usually from built in barometer but some high pressure modules may allow using manually entered barometer value Feedback Measurement V mV pV Available for the following generation simulation Functions mA HA C Fork Voltage Generation i Low Voltage Generation same unit as T C Sensor Simulation main value Current Source or Sink When MC2 IS generates voltages or current it uses its own measurement Functions to control the generated value This feedback measurement may be displayed on the Additional Info row Thermovoltage RJ 0 C Mo Displays the thermovoltage for reference junction temperature 0 C Suitable for referring to thermovoltage table values Available for T C Sensor Measurement and T C Sensor Simulation Functions with temperature unit selected Thermovoltage mV Displays the actual measured thermovoltage for reference junction temperature Available for T C Sensor Measurement and T C Sensor Simulation Functions RJ Temperature C Displays the temperature of the reference junction in use Available F or for T C Sensor Measurement
54. atteries To remove or replace the batteries perform the following procedure 1 Turn MC2 IS upside down the display facing the table top and lift the support 2 Unscrew the two screws holding the cover see the picture above 3 Bend the clip holding the battery pack connector and gently pull the connector out 4 To replace the battery pack click the connector of the new battery pack on its place noting the polarity and put the battery pack in its slot 12 MC2 IS User Guide Batteries PC Communication MC2 IS User Guide The first time you connect MC2 IS to a computer using the USB cable provided Windows Found New Hardware Wizard initializes In Windows XP Select option Install from a list or specific location In the next window select Don t search I will choose the driver to install Next browse to the location where you have the driver available The rest is automatic The driver can be found at Beamex s web site http www beamex com Look for MC2 MC2 IS downloads The driver is part of the software update package Notes The driver has been tested on Windows XP Windows 2000 and in Windows Vista 32 bit version Windows 95 98 NT4 ME nor any 64 bit versions of operating systems are not supported Windows may warn that the driver is not digitally signed Please ignore this warning and proceed with the installation If your system administrator has not allowed using drivers without digital sign
55. ature you must ask him to allow it This procedure is needed when connecting MC2 IS for the first time to a particular USB port in a PC After the driver is installed communication initializes automatically if MC2 IS is connected to the same USB port in a PC 13 MC2 IS Firmware MC2 IS Firmware MC2 IS firmware is saved in FLASH memory Therefore it is relatively easy to update the firmware whenever a new version with fresh capabilities is released See Firmware Update on page 30 for more information on updating the firmware in your MC2 IS General Description The following chapters briefly describe each main function Startup Procedure When starting MC2 IS the startup procedure ends up in a welcome screen From there it proceeds to Basic Mode and you are ready to start using the calibrator A more comprehensive description of the Startup Procedure is in the beginning of Part B of this manual Basic Mode and Higher Level Functions In Basic Mode you can measure generate and simulate signals There are two separately configurable windows available All main functions of Basic Mode are described in part B of this manual Part C concentrates on higher level functions and additional information MC2 IS User Guide Basic Mode s User Interface A Basic Mode s User Interface The main elements of the Basic Mode can be seen in the following picture Status Bar 1 Eh 05 10 2007 12 57 22 Alarms Window 1 G
56. auge EXT ew 8 Additional Main meas 15 Info Row urement 1 Bar Graph t i Oi a a a Unstable z mA En On Window 2 wore reading Main meas n urement 2 16 4583 7 8 0132 Setup Setup Menu Function Key bar IND Go Go A S Additional Info Row Min and Max Values Other elements can be found in other windows They are presented in the subsequent chapters The Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the display is divided into two sections The first leftmost section displays the charge level of the battery and a plug symbol when the charger battery eliminator is connected The second section displays the date and the third the time Windows 1 and 2 MC2 IS has two windows in Basic Mode Both windows can independently be configured to display a measurement value They can also be assigned to more data on the extra info row as seen in the previous picture Part of the window is reserved for alarm symbols as well as an unstable reading symbol i e the measured value is not steady at the moment MC2 IS User Guide 15 A MC2 IS Firmware The Function Key Bar Menu 16 The Function Key Bar at the bottom of the display is visible all the time The meaning of the Function Keys varies depending on the situation A grayed Function Key text means that the function is disabled at the moment The Function Keys often open menus i e lists of available items E 21 08 2008 15 1
57. characters with the first item highlighted e Repeated keypresses alter the highlighted characters e Press the Enter key or the F3 Select Function Key to select a character Additional functionality while the list of available characters is open e f no key is pressed for a certain time the Automatic Adding utility selects the highlighted character not used in the list of symbols opening from the decimal key e Pressing F3 Cancel closes the list of available characters and no character is selected The F3 Menu Function Key allows you to do the following tasks e Select whether the added characters are Upper Case Lower Case or Numbers e Select whether the Automatic Adding of characters is Fast or Slow e Clear the field e Ok for accepting the edited text Accept the new text by pressing the Enter key or use the previously mentioned menu option To discard changes use the F1 Cancel Function Key 19 20 MC2 IS Firmware Selection Lists Selection List Not highlighted dd mm yyyy z Highlighted Edit Mode mm dd yyyy yyyy mm dd The Enter key changes a selection list to edit mode A list of available options appears If the list can not display all available items at the same time not enough room the list has small arrows at the top bottom This indicates that the list is longer that what is shown Use the arrow keys Q and to move between options The F2 Function Key helps you to
58. ction compensation methods can be found in chapters Internal Reference Junction on page 105 and External Reference Junction on page 106 The adjacent picture displays the active terminals A Ui 30 V li 215 mA Pi 1 W By default the additional info row at the bottom of the window displays either the thermovoltage corresponding to Reference Junction temperature 0 C when Unit field is set to temperature or the thermovoltage with Reference Junction compensation taken into account when Unit field is set to Voltage RJ In both cases also the Reference Junction temperature is shown More of additional info row on page 84 Notes If the resistance of the external circuit in thermocouple simulation is very low obvious short circuit the message Overload is displayed until the load is reasonable If the thermocouple to be simulated is not available MC2 IS sensor list select one of the Voltage Reference Junction units and convert from temperature to millivolts manually Also select a thermocouple type from the Sensor list that approximately matches your sensor in used Reference Junction range This allows MC2 IS to perform Reference Junction compensation as accurately as MC2 IS User Guide Thermocouple Simulation B Next possible In this situation the accuracy depends on the similarity of the selected sensor in MC2 IS and the used sensor Wire wound thermocouple temperature indicators and recorders are cal
59. curate if the instrument under test uses AC current If the instrument under test uses pulsed measurement current it should wait a few milliseconds before starting the measurement after setting the current Resistance Measurement on page 45 RTD Sensor Simulation on page 58 Tools Menu on page 63 Stepping on page 69 Ramping on page 72 Calibration see Part D 57 B Generating Simulating RTD Sensor Simulation In RTD sensor simulation MC2 IS mimics an RTD The instrument under test generates the current for the RTD measurement MC2 IS controls the voltage across its terminals so that the resistance voltage to current ratio corresponds to the simulated temperature Function RTD Sensor Simulation Also check the Sensor setting Make sure you select the same sensor type than the connected instrument requires Otherwise your simulation is useless The correct resistance value is between the resistance simulation terminals of the calibrator Use only the two leftmost R RTD terminals with every wiring option Connect the possible third and fourth wire according to the requirements of the connected instrument By default the additional info row at the bottom of the window displays the resistance MC2 IS is simulating while performing RTD simulation More of additional info row on page 84 58 MC2 IS User Guide RTD Sensor Simulation B Next MC2 IS User Guide Notes In RTD simulation MC2 IS monitors the resist
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61. e XMTR Err Leak Test Setup for PT323 1 Scaling for Tank102 Level Tare amp Net using Deviation Cancel Bottom Select Cancel Menu Save In the leftmost picture above three User Setups are already saved Selecting Save Remove Setup option opens the SAVE REMOVE SETUP window allowing you to save the current settings for window and window see rightmost picture About the second item on the list shown in the leftmost picture above Restore Pre OFF Settings MC2 IS startup is made as straight forward as possible It does not automatically restore its more advanced functions display mode special measurements etc used when MC2 IS was shut off By selecting the Restore Pre OFF Settings option it is possible to restore MC2 IS advanced functions used before it was last shut off 91 Date Time 92 Utilities Menu Allows you to select the displayed date and time formats according to your needs This window is also used to set date and time Use the day month year and hour 24 min sec fields to set the date time DATE TIME Date Format dd mm yyyy lt day month year 10 8 2004 Time Format hh mm ss 24h hour 24h min sec Close Notes The time must always be given in the 24 hour format no matter what the configured time format is Date and time will be updated when you press the F3 Ok Function Key MC4 User Guide General Settings General Settings This window allows you to edit the
62. e custom transfer function tool If a custom transfer function already exists selecting it in the Transfer Function combo also opens the custom transfer function tool 97 Custom Transfer Functions Give a name to the custom EDIT TRANSFER FUNCTION transfer function Transfer Function Name The Input Range and Output Range fields are scaled ranges for Input Range the custom transfer function 0 0 0000 100 100 000 Default values are for percentage scaling Output Range 0 0 0000 100 100 000 Enter Input Output pair values in input Output ascending order Press down P p arrow to add more Close Menu Save Input Output pairs below the last Input Output pair The F2 Menu Function Key opens a menu for editing the Input Output pairs or the whole set Options Insert Row Delete Row Delete All Rows Copy Set Delete Set The Insert Row option adds an Input Output pair above the current Input Output pair The new row has default values based on the Input Output pairs above and below it calculated using linear approximation The F3 Ok Function Key saves the custom transfer function and adds it to the Transfer Function combo list An inverted copy of the custom transfer function is also added to the Transfer Function combo list The inverted transfer function has a x symbol before its name The custom transfer function and its inverted copy are located after all pre entered transfer functions but before the Cre
63. e extra row info of 408 10 2007 09 55 22 the window with the Switch Obar Gauge EXT Function is capturing measure ment values of the other window 3 345 o every time the switch changes g its state In the adjoining screen shot the switch s current state is Switch open the big switch symbol The last time the switch opened o the pressure was 3 058 bar and the last time the switch closed 3 058 1 983 c o the pressure was 1 983 bar Setup Setup Menu Notes The accuracies of the captured values depend greatly on the change rate of the switch s input signal Hint Switch state detection may also be used for binary signal detection An open switch equals 1 or true and a closed switch equals 0 or false MC2 IS User Guide Switch State Sensing B Next MC2 IS User Guide Use Switch Sound field to assign an alarm to a switch Then you can use switch test for conductivity continuity tests with no need to look at the display You can invert the switch s open closed state indication using the check box available in the measurement window s setup window This can be used to show real switch state when switch state sensing is connected to relay coil instead of relay contacts Tools Menu on page 63 Alarms on page 65 Calibration see Part D 47 Measuring Temperature Measurement RTD Next 48 Function RTD Sensor Measurement Also check the Sensor setting Make sure you se
64. e limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port not the connected instrument See also Spinning and Manual Stepping on page 52 MC2 IS User Guide Display Mode and Special Measurements B Display Mode and Special Measurements MC2 IS User Guide The Display Mode and Special Measurements utility is always available but the available options vary depending on the selected Function All Display Mode settings are in F1 Setup or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to change the display mode for F2 Tools Select Display Mode Specials from the opened menu When a Display Mode or a Special Measurement is active the measurement window display a warning A to indicate that the reading is not the actual measured value Depending on the selected Display Mode or Special Measurement some additional text is also shown All Display Mode and Special Measurement settings revert to Normal display mode if you select another quantity Additionally the same menu were a Display Mode or a Special Measurement was invoked also includes a possibility to revert back to Normal Display Mode Note applying to all display modes and special measurements While performing display mode and or special measurement calculations MC2 IS uses numbers that have more decimals than are available on the display In some cases these extra digits may cause rounding that differs from values that are shown on display Notable d
65. e minimum and maximum value for the stepping range Step Time Enter the time for a single step Use only full seconds no decimals Repeats Defines how many times the steps are repeated Value Zero equals continuous stepping Repeat Format How the stepping should be done Available options Up Down Down Up Up Down Step Definition Defines how the stepping is done Available options with no custom sets By Step Size By Number of Steps 3 50 5 25 6 20 11 10 0 gt 10 gt 25 gt 50 gt 75 gt 90 gt 100 0 gt 2 gt 4 gt 50 gt 96 gt 98 gt 100 0 gt 5 gt 40 gt 100 2 gt 0 gt 2 gt 4 gt 50 gt 96 gt 98 gt 100 gt 102 Create New The two first options require additional data that is entered in the two following fields The group of sets starting with a number and colon are sets with fixed step sizes The first number is the amount of step levels and the percentage value is the step size The group of sets starting with a number and percentage symbol are sets with varying step sizes suitable for e g valve tests Each number is a step level The last item in the list allows you to make your own custom step definition Custom steps are presented in chapter Custom Test Point Sets on page 95 Continues on next page MC2 IS User Guide Stepping MC2 IS User Guide FIELD cont Step Size Number of Steps Transfer Function Warning DESCRIPTION OPTIONS Active only if Step Definition field i
66. e pressure measurement hose to the pressure module If the use of tools is required to secure the connection typically a pressure module with a pressure range of 20 bar 300 psi apply the counterforce with a spanner on the connector body s hexagonal part Always depressurize the system before opening or connecting any pressure fittings or connectors Use proper valves for venting the system Ensure that all connections are made correctly and that the hose and the connectors are intact The allowed pressure media for internal pressure modules is inert non toxic non explosive media External modules have the allowed media printed on the module s sticker Using unsuitable pressure media may destroy the pressure module calibrator Never exceed the maximum pressure of a pressure module The internal pressure module s maximum pressure is stated on calibrator s sticker The maximum pressure of external modules is stated on module s sticker and mentioned in the Instruction Booklet that is provided with the external module Never plug a hose with your hands or put hands in front of a gas spray coming from a leakage A gas bubble in the blood circulation can cause death 27 A Safety Warnings Concerning High Pressure High pressure is always dangerous Only personnel with good experience and knowledge of high pressure liquid air and nitrogen operations are allowed to work with the module Read carefully all these instructions and famil
67. e range E g for 200 mbar module the Full Scale is 200 mbar Feature Temperature coefficient Maximum overpressure Pressure port Wetted parts Pressure media Dimensions length width depth Weight Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity range 1 Specification lt 0 001 Rdg C outside 15 35 C 59 95 F 2 x Range EXT160 s IS G 1 8 female parallel All others G1 8 ISO228 1 female A conical 1 8 BSP male with 60 internal cone adapter included for Beamex hose set AISI316 stainless steel Hastelloy Nitrile rubber EXT200mC s IS and EXT2C s IS Dry clean air or other clean inert non toxic non corrosive gases EXT20C s IS and EXT160 s IS Clean inert non toxic non corrosive gases or liquids Use of pressure media classified as dangerous is prohibited 145 mm 45 mm 55 mm 5 7 1 8 2 2 0 5kg 1 1 Ib 10 450 C 14 122 F 20 460 C 4 140 F 0 80 R H non condensing Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis non linearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 External pressure module s range may be displayed also in absolute pressure if the Barometric Module B is installed All standard accuracy external pressure modules are also compatible with Beamex MC5 and MC5P Calibrators firmware version 1 90 and onwards All specifications are subject to change without pri
68. e re quired just connect the thermocouple or a thermovoltage receiver directly to MC2 IS T C terminals To select this compensation method set the window s Function to field T C Sensor Measurement or T C Sensor Simulation make sure the Unit is a temperature unit and set the RJ Mode field to Internal Connection when measuring simulating thermocouples using Internal Reference Junction Mode T C materials T C extension or compensation wires T C sensor ora T C signal receiver Refer to the Technical Data in Appendix 1 for specifications concerning the Internal Reference Junction External Reference Junction on page 106 105 Cc Related Information External Reference Junction When using an external Reference Junction MC2 IS measures or simulates the thermovoltage using the T C terminals The following external Reference Junction compensation methods are available External RTD To be used when e The Reference Junction temperature is measured using an RTD sensor connected to MC2 IS RTD terminals Connection when measuring simulating thermocouples using Reference Junction compensation method External RTD T C materials Copper eS T C sensor ora T C signal receiver Warning If you connect an RTD sensor to the RTD connectors there is no galvanic isolation between the thermocouple and the RTD sensor None 0 C To be used when e The Reference Junction t
69. eans that there is an instrinsically safe standard accuracy External Pressure Module connected to MC2 IS The module has a 200 to 200 mbar 3 to 3 psi pressure range The names of pressure modules start with the letters EXT The names also include numbers and possible additional letters as follows e The number defines the max nominal pressure in the SI pressure unit bar e Ifthe number is followed by a small m the given max nominal pressure is given in mbar e An additional letter C means the pressure module is a compound module with an ability to also measure negative gauge pressures e An additional letter D means the pressure module is a differential pressure module this letter is not shown in the example above e The small s means the module is a standard accuracy pressure module High accuracy modules do not have the small s in their name e Finally the letters IS means the module is intrinsically safe i e it may be used in hazardous area Modules without the letters IS may be used in safe area only Examples Name Measurement range in psi EXT10mD 0 10 mbar differential 0 15 EXT20C 1 20 bar 14 5 300 EXT160 0 160 bar 0 2400 Notes Compound modules with a max nominal pressure above 1 bar e g EXT20C are able to measure negative pressures down to 1 bar Compound modules with a max nominal pressure below 1 bar e g EXT400mC are only able to measure as deep negative pressures as p
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71. elated warnings in Part A of this manual 121 Calibrating an Instrument Pressure Transmitters Preparations 122 This procedure suits all instruments with a pressure input and any kind of electrical output signal Both the input and output signal range should be measurable with MC2 IS 1 Connect the instrument s input to the selected pressure mod ule 2 Connect the pressure source both to the instru ment s input and to the pressure module 3 Connect the instrument s output signal to the termi nals in MC2 IS 4 Configure one of MC2 IS windows to measure pressure and the other to measure the electrical output signal of the in strument If the output signal is current select whether MC2 IS provides the supply voltage or not see Current Measure ment in Part B 5 Test the connections MC4 User Guide Examples of Instrument Calibration D Calibration 1 Set the pressure using e g a pressure pump 2 Record the input and output signals and also the error value if applicable 3 Proceed to next calibration point step 1 if applicable 4 Continue by either adjusting the instrument starting another calibration repeat or ending the calibration Hint These instructions can be can be adapted for any kind of transmit ters Change the input signal connections settings according to the instruments input signal When calibrating another kind of pressure instrument use this ex ample as t
72. emperature is fixed to 0 C using e g ice and MC2 IS is not used for measuring the Reference Junction temperature e The Reference Junction temperature is controlled with 0 C set point e A compensation box is used and the Reference Junction temperature setting is 0 C e There is no Reference Junction compensation in the measuring simulation circuit but 0 C is a good enough approximation 106 MC4 User Guide Thermocouple Measurement Simulation Connections and Troubleshooting Cc Manually Entered Usable when The Reference Junction temperature is fixed to a temperature that differs from 0 C The Reference Junction temperature is controlled and the controller s set point is not 0 C Note this method is of use only if the accuracy of the controller is better than MC2 IS own Reference Junction A compensation box is used and the Reference Junction temperature setting is other than 0 C There is no Reference Junction compensation in the measuring simulation circuit but you want to manually enter another Reference Junction temperature than 0 C Connection when measuring simulating thermovoltages using a temperature controller and either of the following Reference Junction compensation methods Manually Entered or None 0 C MC4 User Guide Temperature Controller ref T C materials T C sensor ora T C signal receiver 107 Cc Related Information Connection whe
73. ent Simulation Ni 100 Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 0 01 C 4 wire measurement Simulation Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 Specification valid with an excitation current gt 0 2 mA 0 400 ohm gt 0 1 mA 400 4000 ohm a MC2 IS User Guide 139 Appendix 1 Technical Data Ni 120 Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 0 01 C 4 wire measurement 0 1 C Simulation 0 15 C Cu 10 REU Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 200 260 C 0 01 C 4 wire measurement 0 2 C Simulation 0 8 C Available RTD Types e Pt50 385 e Pt1000 385 e Ni100 618 e Pt100 385 Pt100 3926 e Ni120 672 e Pt200 385 Pt100 391 e Cu10 427 e Pt400 385 e Pt100 375 e Pt500 385 e Pt100 3923 1 Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 2 Specification valid with an excitation current gt 0 2 mA 0 400 ohm gt 0 1 mA 400 4000 ohm 140 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 1 Technical Data Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation Common features for thermocouple types available as standard Type B Type R 1 2 3 MC2 IS User Guide Feature Temperature coefficient Supported units Input impedance measurement Display update rate
74. er Guide Each main measurement in a window may have alarm limit settings MC2 IS supports higher than lower than high rate and low rate alarms To set the alarm limits enter the following menu commands F1 Setup or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to configure alarms to F2 Tools and Alarms from the opened menu Make sure the Alarms Active field is checked Then the other settings are available Table of alarm symbols used nxn High alarm limit M Low alarm limit gt High change rate alarm limit gt Low change rate alarm limit Individual alarm limit values may also be activated deactivated using the check box preceding the alarm limit value The alarms chosen for use are shown in the measurement window using the same symbols as in the table above When an alarm limit is exceeded MC2 IS emits an audible alarm and the alarm symbol is shown with inverted colors To acknowledge the alarm open the window s setup window and from it the Tools menu Just below the menu s Alarm option is an item that is shown only when alarms are activated Acknowledge this Alarm The active alarm limit is inverted in the measurement window as long as the alarm limit is exceeded Note Rate alarm limits are not symmetrical E g high rate alarm 0 5 bar min emits an alarm when the pressure increases faster that the limit but does not emit an alarm when the pressure decreases faster than 0 5 bar min
75. er right corner of the measuring window For more information concerning wiring options see Resistance and RTD Measurement Connections on page 110 Note If the measured resistance value is infinite or very high gt 4000 ohm the text OVER is displayed in the measuring window This means that the circuit is broken or the connection is wrong Wrong connection may also cause erroneous reading typically too low If necessary use the 2 wire ohm measurement to check the wiring before final connection Resistance Simulation on page 57 Temperature Measurement RTD on page 48 Tools Menu on page 63 Alarms on page 65 Calibration see Part D 45 Measuring Switch State Sensing 46 MC2 IS is capable of detecting switch s state both when the switch is free of external potential and switches with DC voltages within the range 1 V to 30 V Function Switch Also check the Trigger Level setting There you can specify whether to use only a trigger voltage level or do you also want MC2 IS to include a test voltage to detect switches with no external potential All voltages below the trigger level are treated as a closed contact and all voltages above the trigger level are treated as an open contact The following picture displays the active terminals amp Temperature Generate u R meas R RTD T v r sense 0 Ui 30 V li 215 mA Pi When switch state sensing is selected th
76. erature Sensors Preparations 128 This procedure suits temperature sensors no matter if they are RTDs or thermocouples The sensor s output signal is measured with MC2 IS The reference temperature also measured with MC2 IS Remember the following conditions e lf the sensor to be calibrated is a thermocouple the refer ence thermometer needs to be an RTD sensor e If the sensor to be calibrated is an RTD sensor the reference thermometer needs to be a thermocouple 1 Place the sensor of the instrument and the reference sensor into the calibration bath dry block Connect them to suitable terminals in MC2 IS Select one of the available reference junction methods for the thermocouple e MC2 IS internal reference junction is used e The reference junction temperature is fixed to 0 C e The reference junction temperature is manually en tered e The reference junction temperature is measured exter nally using an RTD connected to the RTD terminals See Part C for addi tional information concerning the refer ence junction meth ods 2 Configure one of MC2 IS windows to measure T C temperature and the other to measure RTD tempera ture 3 Test the connections MC4 User Guide Examples of Instrument Calibration D Calibration 1 Set the temperature of the bath dry block to the required cali bration point Wait until the temperature stabilizes 2 Record the input and output signals and also the error val
77. ered Duty Cycle setting is not always realized This happens with relatively high and low frequencies The true Duty Cycle percentage is shown in the appropriate Basic Mode window See Appendix 1 Technical Data for more specific info of Duty Cycle limitations Frequency Generation on page 55 Pulse Counting on page 44 Tools Menu on page 63 Stepping on page 69 Ramping on page 72 Calibration see Part D MC2 IS User Guide Resistance Simulation B Resistance Simulation Next MC2 IS User Guide In resistance simulation MC2 IS mimics a resistor The instrument under test generates the current for the resistance measurement MC2 IS controls the voltage across its terminals so that the resistance voltage to current ratio corresponds to the resistance Function Resistance Simulation The correct resistance value is between the resistance simulation terminals of the calibrator Use only the two leftmost R RTD terminals with every wiring option Connect the possible third and fourth wire according to the requirements of the connected instrument Notes In resistance simulation MC2 IS monitors the resistance measurement current If the current is too high it cannot simulate the right resistance value In that case it shows the message High Cur Accurate operation of the simulation electronics requires that the current supplied by the instrument under test does not vary rapidly The simulation result is not ac
78. eric pressure and the pressure measurements with reference to against these points are given a special name e Absolute pressure measurement uses vacuum as the reference pressure e Barometric pressure or atmospheric pressure is the absolute pressure of the surrounding atmosphere It is specially titled because of its importance e Gauge pressure measurement uses the atmospheric pressure as the reference Gauge pressure may be zero negative or positive Most of MC2 IS pressure modules actually measure gauge pressure although they may be used for measuring other pressure types too e Differential pressure measurement requires a special differential pressure module that has an input available for both the reference pressure and the given pressure To be able to measure absolute pressure with external gauge pressure modules connected to MC2 IS you need to have an internal barometric pressure module Certain high pressure modules may however approximate absolute pressure measurement by adding an entered barometric pressure to the measured gauge pressure Always ensure that the pressure type setting of your pressure measurement is what you intended it to be The pressure type setting is crucial for getting meaningful pressure measurement results MC4 User Guide Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure Cc Pressure Modules and their Naming Conventions MC2 IS software refer to pressure modules as follows EXT200mC s IS which m
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80. etup for pressure measurement While configuring open the Unit combo and select one of the User units They can be found at the bottom of the list of pressure units as long as they are not in use and not selected to the favorites list When selecting a user configur able unit a window opens for configuring the unit Saved custom pressure units can be seen in the pressure unit list To separate them from pre entered units they are prefixed User and the row with a custom pressure unit ends with a chevron pointing right This indicates that the unit may be edited Notes USER UNIT SETTINGS User Unit Name Factor 7 14 Reference Unit Pa Cancel Ok Make sure you do not run any tasks found in the Tools menu e g Scaling while editing a user defined unit All Tools menu tasks utilize the user defined unit as it was when starting the task See also Part B chapter Scaling MC4 User Guide Calibrator Adjustment Cc Related Information MC4 User Guide Most of the measurements generations and simulations presented in this manual are straight forward Just make the required window settings and connect the instrument under test to the active terminals and that s it Some cases require additional settings and things to check before you can be certain that the measurement generation or simulation works as expected A typical example of this is temperature measurement using a thermocouple It is not enough
81. fety precautions and warnings Briefly about how to service MC2 IS Introduction Introduction MC2 IS Intrinsically Safe Multifunction Calibrator is a practical tool for calibration in hazardous environments MC2 IS has an easy to use graphical user interface and is capable of calibrating temperature electrical and frequency instruments By using external pressure modules it is also capable of calibrating pressure instruments Being a Beamex calibrator MC2 IS represents the high uncompro mised quality standards evident in other Beamex calibration equipment It is another MC calibrator you can rely on and a calibrator that completes your range of MC calibrators About This Manual This User Guide is divided in four parts A B C and D e PartA discusses general matters There is also a chapter about safety e Part B describes the basic use of MC2 IS such as measuring signals and setting up Display Modes and Special Measurements e Part C handles configuration level usage and also offers more information concerning measurements simulations e Part D concentrates on the calibration of instruments Use the information provided in the headers as a quick guide when searching for a particular subject e The even page header displays the current main topic e g Introduction e The odd page header displays the secondary level topic e g About this Manual e The header of each page also indicates the active part
82. for anything that requires it e g custom test points custom transfer functions etc MC2 IS has an LCD display The resolution of the display is 160 x 160 pixels To tune the contrast of the display e Press F1 Contrast when either viewing the welcome screen or the General Settings screen e Use the up and down arrow keys to change the contrast The changed settings are automatically saved as default settings MC2 IS User Guide Keyboard Keyboard wo a ET Ys N Cy O Vee JKL o I PQRS TUV 600 OO MC2 IS User Guide Function Keys The Function Keys are located below the display The meaning of each Function Key varies depending on the situation The lower part of the display indicates what the Function Key stands for at the moment Numeric Keys The Number keys are used when entering numbers in numeric fields and letters in text fields as in cellular phones Pressing the key toggles the sign of the entered numeric value In text fields this key contains a set of symbols and Greek letters The Decimal key adds the decimal point to the numeric value that is currently edited In text fields this key contains additional symbols such as punctuation marks as well as super and subscript numbers Arrow Keys and Enter Key The arrow keys are used when moving the cursor on the screen They also have several special functions in certain situations e g when tuning the con
83. he source for the input signal part MC4 User Guide 123 Temperature Indicators and Recorders Preparations 124 Calibrating an Instrument This procedure suits temperature indicators recorders no matter if the sensor is an RTD or a thermocouple The instruments input sig nal is simulated using MC2 IS 3 of the indicator recorder Connect suitable terminals in MC2 IS to the input connectors If the sensor to be simulated is a thermocouple select one of the following reference junction methods e MC2 IS internal reference junction is used e The reference junction temperature is measured exter nally using an RTD connected to the RTD terminals e The reference junction temperature is fixed to 0 C e The reference junction temperature is manually en tered Additional information about Reference Junction com pensation methods can be found in chapters Internal Reference Junction on page 105 and External Reference Junction on page 106 If the sensor to be simu lated is an RTD the used wiring system depends on the instrument to be cali brated Remember to only use the two leftmost RTD terminals in MC2 IS Configure one of MC2 IS windows to simulate tem perature T C Sensor Simulation or RTD Sen sor Simulation Test the connections MC4 User Guide Examples of Instrument Calibration D Calibration 1 Enter the temperature to be simulated There are two different strategies on how to set the
84. iarize yourself with local safety instructions for high pressure operations before starting the use When using gas the system must not contain any liquid especially if you do not know how they may react under pressure Use of clean air or nitrogen is recommended as gaseous pressure media Liquid pressure media should be preferred when using modules with a pressure range of 60 bar 30000 psi or more If you use nitrogen minimize the leak to the atmosphere and take care of sufficient ventilation Close the valve of the nitrogen cylinder when the system is not in use Increase in the percentage of nitrogen in the ambient air may cause unconsciousness and death without warning Read carefully the safety instructions for nitrogen and make sure that the other people in the same space are aware of the danger Use of liquid pressure medium is recommended with pressure measurement modules at higher pressure range Use water or suitable hydraulic oil Check that the used liquid is not aggressive against the materials used in the transducer or tubing When using liquid minimize the amount of air in the system So you can minimize the amount of spilled liquid in case of leakage Do not use the same tubing with different liquids or gases Check what the local regulations say about construction and use of pressurized vessels The regulations normally control construction and use of systems where the product of the pressure and volume exceeds a ce
85. ibrated with known loop resistance commonly ten or twenty ohms The required resistance of the conductors is usually marked on the device When calibrating such a device tune the loop resistance to the nominal value with an additional resistor Use MC2 IS 2 wire resistance measurement to tune the loop resistance of a wire wound device Short circuit the measuring device for the time of resistance measurement The resistance measurement may damage the device if you do not install the short circuit For more information on resistance measurement see chapter Resistance Measurement on page 45 Warnings If you short circuit the thermocouple simulation output MC2 IS tries to maintain the voltage by increasing the output current If you then open the output again the voltage is first too high but returns quickly to the correct level If this voltage peak could damage the components of the circuit make sure that the circuit can not be shorted or protect the circuit against overvoltage For the same reason always enter 0 C output before connecting the circuit If you connect an RTD sensor to the R RTD connectors there is no galvanic isolation between the thermocouple and the RTD sensor Temperature Measurement Thermocouple on page 49 RTD Sensor Simulation on page 58 Tools Menu on page 63 Stepping on page 69 Ramping on page 72 Calibration see Part D Problems with thermovoltage simulation See Error situations on page 109
86. ide Leak Stability Test Leak Stability Test MC2 IS User Guide Leak stability test is a tool for testing the leak or stability of e g a pressure measurement system Generally the test tells you both the absolute decrease and the average decrease per minute of any measurement during the test period To open the test window enter the following menu commands F1 Setup or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to configure the test to F2 Tools and Leak Stability Test from the opened menu See the leftmost picture below to see how the test window appears The window where the test was invoked in is moved to top and enlarged to include the test data and the other window is minimized showing only the essential measurement data Any data selected to be shown on the additional info row is temporarily hidden 08 10 2007 13 05 22 08 10 2007 13 06 22 LEAK STABILITY TEST LEAK STABILITY TEST kPa Gauge EXT kPa Gauge EXT 49 3 49 2 A s 0 1A 0 2 min during 30 s S OmA OmA 10 86 10 86 Close 30 s Start Close 30 s Stop To start the test first check the test time to be used Either accept the default value or enter another time period in seconds Entering zero as the test time means the test will continue until manually stopped Select F1 Start and see how the test advances The rightmost picture above is an example of an MC2 IS display during a test The absolute decrease is shown beside the tria
87. ide 64 4 82 4 F Max load current 1mA Load effect lt 50 uV mA Supported units V mV uV mA Generation Source Sink Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 0 25 mA 0 0001 mA 0 02 RDG 4 uV Feature Specification Temperature Add 0 0015 RDG C to spec outside 18 28 C coefficient Add 0 0008 RDG F to spec outside 64 4 82 4 F Max loop voltage 30 V sink Supported units mA pA 0 Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 136 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 1 Technical Data Resistance Measurement Full Range 0 4000 ohm MC2 IS User Guide Sub Range 0 250 ohm 250 2650 ohm 2650 4000 ohm Feature Temperature coefficient Measurement current Supported units Display update rate Resistance Simulation 1 Year Uncertainty Resolution 4 wire connection 0 02 RDG 3 5 mohm 3 wire connection 0 02 RDG 13 5 mohm 10 mohm same as above 100 mohm same as above Specification Add 0 0015 RDG C to spec outside 18 28 C Add 0 0008 RDG F to spec outside 64 4 82 4 F Pulsed bi directional 1 mA 0 500 ohm 0 2mA gt 500 ohm ohm kohm 3 second Full Range 0 4000 ohm Sub Range 0 400 ohm 400 4000 ohm Feature Temperature coefficient Max Resistance excitation current Settling t
88. ifferences between shown and manually calculated values usually mean that MC2 IS accuracy is not suitable for the given task 77 Error 78 Tools Menu Error Percentage display compares the measurements of the two windows based on entered measurement range values The window the Error Percentage display was invoked from is considered the output of the instrument and the other window the input The Error Percentage value is shown in the output window and the actual output signal is by default shown on the additional info row as seen in the rightmost picture ERROR OkPa Gauge EXT 0 98 Input Input Range 0 100 0 000 100 000 Transfer Function lt gt Linear OmA Stop Capture Ok H108 10 2007 13 20 22 Obar Gauge EXT 0 448 AError 1 92 10 86 Setup Setup Menu When Error Percentage display is active the words Error is displayed after the warning triangle To configure the error percentage display and also the other types of error displays you need to enter input and output range values to both windows In addition to the range you may also set the Transfer Function Input Output relationship Default value is Linear The display resolution may also be edited if needed Notes If anything else was selected for display on the additional info row the main measurement of the Error percentage window replaces the previous additional info data Also if you se
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90. ile working with the calibrator To prevent calibration errors caused by the radio frequency interference keep the radio far at least 1 meter from the calibrator and the circuit under calibration while sending 25 A Safety General Warnings Do not use MC2 IS in any other way than as described in this User Guide Use the MC2 IS battery charger in a non hazardous indoor location only and only with Beamex MC2 IS calibrators When charging the environment temperature should be between 0 35 C 32 95 F If MC2 IS battery charger is broken dispose it according to local waste regulations and order a new charger from Beamex Do not connect a broken charger to MC2 IS MC2 IS uses a rechargeable Battery Pack It is considered as hazardous waste Dispose used batteries properly according to local regulations Avoid short circuiting the batteries The short circuit current may cause burns to you damage to the device or even fire Notice that also new replacement batteries are shipped in charged state Rechargeable batteries may vent small amounts of gas during recharge The vented gas mixture may be highly explosive but normally it diffuses rapidly into the atmosphere To avoid danger use only the original charger and never recharge in a gas tight container Warnings Concerning Electrical Measurement and Generation The measurement and generation terminals of MC2 IS are protected against over voltage and over current
91. ime pulsed currents Supported units 1 1 2 Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 0 04 RDG or 30 mohm Whichever is greater same as above 10 mohm 100 mohm Specification Add 0 0015 RDG C to spec outside 18 28 C Add 0 0008 RDG F to spec outside 64 4 82 4 F 4 mA 0 812 ohm lexc Rsim lt 3 25 V 812 4000 ohm 1 ms ohm kohm Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty hysteresis nonlinearity repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period k 2 Specification valid with an excitation current gt 0 2 mA 0 400 ohm gt 0 1 mA 400 4000 ohm 137 Frequency Generation Sub Range 0 0005 0 5 Hz 0 5 5 Hz 5 50 Hz 50 500 Hz 500 5000 Hz 5000 10000 Hz Feature Temperature coefficient Max load current Output amplitude positive square wave Output amplitude symmetric square wave Duty Cycle Jitter Supported units Pulse Generation 138 Feature Range Resolution Max load current Output amplitude positive pulse Output amplitude symmetric pulse Pulse frequency Duty Cycle Appendix 1 Technical Data Full Range 0 0005 10000 Hz Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty 0 000001 Hz 0 01 RDG 0 00001 Hz same as above 0 0001 Hz same as above 0 001 Hz same as above 0 01 Hz same as above 0 1 Hz same as above Specification Specification valid from 10 to 50 C 14 122 F
92. ime to the total cycle time Also check the Amplitude setting The adjacent picture displays the active terminals li 215 mA Pi 1 W Note Due to technical reasons the entered Duty Cycle setting is not always realized This happens with relatively high and low frequencies The true Duty Cycle percentage is shown in the appropriate Basic Mode window See Appendix 1 Technical Data for more specific info of Duty Cycle limitations Next Pulse Generation on page 56 Frequency Measurement on page 40 Tools Menu on page 63 Stepping on page 69 Ramping on page 72 Calibration see Part D MC2 IS User Guide 55 Generating Simulating Pulse Generation Next 56 The generated pulses are either positive or amplitude symmetric square waves Function Pulse Generation The Repetition Frequency Hz setting defines the frequency to be used when generating the pulses The Waveform and Amplitude settings are similar to the settings found in Frequency Generation on page 55 The adjacent picture displays the active terminals li 215 mA Pi 1 W In the Basic Mode window Enter the amount of pulses MC2 IS should generate The pulse generation starts immediately after the amount is entered By default the additional info row at the bottom of the window displays pulses done and pulses left icons and respectively More of additional info row on page 84 Note Due to technical reasons the ent
93. ing function Use the stepping function Next Measuring on page 37 Generating Simulating on page 51 Tools Menu on page 63 Alarms on page 65 36 MC2 IS User Guide Basic Mode Defined B Measuring MC2 IS User Guide MC2 IS is capable of performing the following measurement functions e Current measurement e Frequency measurement e Pressure measurement using an external pressure module Pulse counting Switch state sensing Voltage measurement Resistance measurement RTD temperature measurement T C temperature measurement To start measuring a certain quantity configure one of the Basic State s windows select F1 Setup or F2 Setup Use the Enter key to open to the list of Functions uppermost field in the configuration window and select what you want to measure All other fields refine the measurement characteristics When presenting measurements in this manual the first paragraph describes the measurement followed by the Function setting needed to start that particular measurement Notes In this manual MC2 IS measurement Functions are presented in alphabetic order The order the Functions appear on your MC2 IS depends on which Functions have been used most recently A Function or a set of Functions using the same terminals can not be selected for several windows simultaneously MC2 IS limits the list of available Functions based on Functions already in use To free terminals select No Function fo
94. le may be connected and disconnected at any time If a removed module was part of an active measurement MC2 IS emits a bleep to inform you of the fact that the external pressure module used for pressure measurement was removed The window where the external pressure measurement was configured reverts to None No Function External Barometric Module Specifics If MC2 IS includes an internal barometric pressure module and an external barometric module is connected the following rules apply Connecting When the external barometric module is connected to MC2 IS it supersedes the internal barometric module Disconnecting When the external barometric module is removed any measurements utilizing it are stopped Restarting the measurement takes the possible internal barometric module in use Warning IS compliant external pressure modules EXT IS and EXT s IS are the only external pressure modules to be used in hazardous area However in safe area non IS EXT modules may also be used MC2 IS User Guide Pressure Measurement 5 Zeroing a Pressure Module Next MC2 IS User Guide If the selected gauge pressure module does not display zero gauge pressure when the applied pressure is zero the module has to be zeroed Open the appropriate window setup menu F1 Setup 0 or F2 Setup and select Fl Zero Pressure NOTE Zeroing a pressure module is especially important when the operating position of MC2 IS is cha
95. lect the same sensor type than what is connected to MC2 IS Otherwise your measurement results are unreliable The picture below displays the active terminals The two leftmost terminals are used in 2 wire systems MC2 IS automatically checks the connection and displays the found wiring system 2 wire 3 wire or 4 wire in the upper right corner of the measuring window For more information concerning wiring options see Resistance and RTD Measurement Connections on page 110 By default the additional info row at the bottom of the window displays the measured RTD resistance More of additional info row on page 84 Note If the measured resistance value is infinite or very high gt 4000 ohm the text OVER is displayed in the measuring window This means that the circuit is broken or the connection is wrong Wrong connection may also cause erroneous reading typically too low If necessary use the 2 wire ohm measurement to check the wiring before final connection RTD Sensor Simulation on page 58 Resistance Simulation on page 57 Temperature Measurement Thermocouple on page 49 Resistance Measurement on page 45 Tools Menu on page 63 Alarms on page 65 Calibration see Part D MC2 IS User Guide Temperature Measurement Thermocouple B Temperature Measurement Thermocouple Function T C Sensor Measurement Make sure a temperature unit is selected from the Unit list Otherwise the measurement displays voltage
96. lect two other items to be displayed on the additional info row while an error display is active the second item replaces the windows main measurement data Beware of the problems that may result in not seeing the true measurement value For help on making Custom Transfer Functions see Part C chapter Custom Transfer Functions on page 97 MC2 IS User Guide Display Mode and Special Measurements B Error in Input Units MC2 IS User Guide Error In Input Units display compares the measurements of the two windows based on entered measurement range values The window the Error display was invoked from is considered the output of the instrument and the other window the input The Error In Input Units value is shown in the output window and the actual output signal is shown on the additional info row as seen in the rightmost picture ERROR IN INPUT UNITS E 08 10 2007 13 21 22 OkPa Gauge EXT Obar Gauge EXT 0 98 Input 0 448 Input Range 0 100 n 0 000 100 000 S Abar Err In Transfer Function Linear 0 02 Om 10 86 Stop Capture Ok Setup Setup Menu When Error In Input Units display is active the warning triangle is shown together with the input unit and the text Err In is shown above the Error value Error displayed in input units is in all other ways similar to error displayed in error percentage The only difference is in how the calculated error is displayed For configuration details
97. lt in not seeing the true measurement value For help on making Custom Transfer Functions see Part C chapter Custom Transfer Functions on page 97 MC2 IS User Guide Display Mode and Special Measurements B Deviation MC2 IS User Guide Deviation measurement compares a measured value against an entered reference value The reference value is subtracted from the reading of the measured value The difference replaces the measurement value Both the reference value indicated with a triangle as well as the actual measurement value indicated with a circled A are shown on the additional info row as seen in the picture DEVIATION MEASUREMENT E 21 09 2004 11 17 22 OmA O None 10 86 Measure Deviation from 10 000 O AmA Deviation 0 8600 10 0000 A 10 86 A Stop Capture Ok Setup Setup Menu When Deviation measurement is active text Deviation is shown above the Deviation value Hint Use the F2 Capture Function Key to add a measured tare as the reference value Notes If anything else was selected for display on the additional info row the main measurement of the window replaces the previous additional info data Also if you select two other items to be displayed on the additional info row while Deviation measurement is active the second item replaces the windows main measurement data Beware of the problems that may result in not seeing the true measurement value Warning Keep in mind that when the di
98. me MC2 IS User Guide Recalibrating MC2 IS A Recalibrating MC2 IS Please contact Beamex for a details on recalibrating MC2 IS Cleaning MC2 IS If MC2 IS needs cleaning use cloth soaked with a mild solution of tall oil soap pine soap Wait a few minutes and then clean using a cloth moistened with pure water Never use any strong detergents MC2 IS User Guide 31 32 Empty Service MC2 IS User Guide ME 2 IS Startup and Basic Operation Things discussed in Part B What happens during the startup procedure Measuring signals Generating simulating signals Presenting the utilities available in a window s Tools menu B Starting MC2 IS Starting MC2 IS Startup Procedure When MC2 IS is started a startup picture appears After a self test a welcome screen appears displaying some basic information of the calibrator at hand E t 22 01 2008 09 36 22 WELCOME Model MC2 IS SN 20080252 Version 3 02 Illuminations Inc Workshop 2 Calibration due in 29 days Contrast Wait Continue If you want to view the calibrator information for a longer period press the F2 Wait Function Key Then the calibrator information is visible until you press the F3 Continue Function Key The lowermost row displays the days until or since MC2 IS due date for recalibration If the calibration is overdue or in the near future MC2 IS stops at the welcome screen to remind you of the need for recalibration O
99. mulating MC2 IS has a possibility to sink current i e MC2 IS acts as a device controlling the flow of current while an external device generates the supply voltage for the loop The maximum current is 25 mA Function Current Generation The picture below presents the connections and the active terminals in MC2 IS leasure 4 Instrument tobe calibrated Note If the loop resistance of the external circuit is too high or infinite the message Overload is displayed until the load is reasonable Warnings Make sure that you don t exceed the maximum current allowed by the instrument under test If you open the current generation loop the calibrator still tries to maintain the current If you then close the loop again the current is first too high but returns quickly to the correct level If this current peak could damage the components of the loop make sure that the loop will not open or protect it against overcurrent For the same reason always enter 0 mA output before connecting the loop Current Measurement on page 39 Tools Menu on page 63 Stepping on page 69 Ramping on page 72 Calibration see Part D MC2 IS User Guide Frequency Generation B Frequency Generation The generated frequency is either a positive or an amplitude symmetric square wave Function Frequency Generation Check the Waveform setting The percentage value is the Duty Cycle setting the ratio of the output high t
100. n measuring simulating thermovoltages using a fixed temperature and either of the following Reference Junction compensation methods Manually Entered or None 0 C T C _materials T C sensor ora T C signal receiver Connection when measuring simulating thermovoltages using a compensation box and either of the following Reference Junction compensation methods Manually Entered or None 0 C T C sensor ora T C signal receiver See also Internal Reference Junction on page 105 108 MC4 User Guide Thermocouple Measurement Simulation Connections and Troubleshooting Error situations The easiest way to avoid errors in thermocouple measurement and simulation is to check carefully the used wiring and the Reference Junction mode The following table describes the typical error situations and possible causes corrections when working with thermocouples PROBLEM MC2 I S or the instrument under test when simulating thermovoltages measures the temperature millivolt signal but the displayed temperature reading is all wrong The error may vary from 0 to about 50 C depending on the type of the error MC2 IS or the instrument under test displays random readings during thermocouple measurement MC2 IS displays unstable readings during thermocouple simulation MC4 User Guide CAUSE The thermocouple type selected in MC2 IS does not correspond with the used
101. nals MC2 IS measures the voltage drop across the resistor from the two right side terminals The 4 wire method gives the resistance between the terminals of the resistor it is insensitive to the resistance of the connection wires 3 wire System aho When 3 wire system is used MC2 IS displays the symbol shown on the left MC2 IS sources current through the resistor from the two left side terminals MC2 IS measures the voltage drop across the entire current loop and across the low side connection wire If both left side connection wires are identical MC2 IS can compensate for the resistance of the connection wires 110 MC4 User Guide Resistance and RTD Measurement Connections Cc Using a Compensation Loop K a 2 wire System d MC4 User Guide When the compensation loop wiring system is used MC2 IS displays the symbol shown on the left MC2 IS sources current through the resistor and the compensation loop from the two left side terminals MC2 IS measures the voltage drop across the entire current loop and across the compensation loop If the compensation loop and the connection wires of the resistor are identical MC2 IS can compensate for the resistance of the connection wires When 2 wire system is used MC2 IS displays the symbol shown on the left Calibrator sources current through the resistor and measures the voltage drop across the same terminals The result is acceptable if the
102. nectors on the left side as well as the internal barometric pressure module connector The lower part of the front panel has terminals for measuring generating and simulating signals Measuring capabilities of Measure section Voltage Current Frequency Pulse Counting and Switch state sensing Measuring capabilities of Temperature Generate section e Low Voltage measurement using either the Low Voltage connectors or the internal reference junction e T C thermocouple measurement using either the internal reference junction or the Low Voltage connectors e RTD measurement and e Resistance measurement MC2 IS Hardware Generation simulation capabilities of Temperature Generate section e Low Voltage generation using either the Low Voltage connectors or the internal reference junction e T C simulation using either the internal reference junction or the Low Voltage connectors e RTD simulation e Resistance simulation and e Current Sink i e controlling the current flow sourced by an external supply Support for Table Top Use Memory Display The support gives you a good viewing angle when MC2 IS is placed on a table top MC2 IS maintains data very much like personal computers Data is saved on a solid state memory that does not need any power to maintain its state Solid state memory is shock proof so the data is not lost when the calibrator is transported Also all available storage can be used
103. nfo row when that particular Additional info is shown MC2 IS User Guide Showing Data on the Additional Info Row B Maximum value 7K Displays the found maximum value after a measurement was started or it was reset Minimum value L Displays the found minimum value after a measurement was started or it was reset Rate of Change Value unit 1 min 7 Displays the calculated rate of change value units min found after a measurement was started or the calculation was reset Maximum Minimum Calculates the difference between the maximum and minimum measurement value found after a measurement was started or it was reset Cumulative Average X Calculates the cumulative average of measurements after a measurement was started or it was reset Cumulative average means that after the calculation is started every new measurement is included in the average calculation Thus the amount of measurements included in the cumulative average increases all the time and the average value s change rate typically gets smaller with time Internal Temperature When an internal or an external pressure module is used in a F or window the internal temperature of the pressure module can be K selected to be shown Normal Reading Normal Reading refers to the window s main measurement It is available when the following Special Measurements reserve window s main value All Error Display Modes as well as Percentage Scaling and Devi
104. nged or the location of MC2 IS is changed in the vertical direction Both of the above mentioned factors affect notably on the pressure measurement modules Measuring pressure below 100 mbar approx 40 iwc should be done with a firmly mounted MC2 IS EXT Module e g placed on a table top Tools Menu on page 63 Alarms on page 65 Calibration see Part D 43 Measuring Pulse Counting Next 44 Function Pulse Counting Check the Trigger Level setting to specify the trigger level and whether to use a test voltage during the pulse counting Also check the Trigger Edge Rising or Falling setting so it suits your need The following picture displays the active terminals Temperature Generate 2000 R RTD v i Q AS Ui 30V li 215 mA Pi The counter may be cleared zeroed by selecting F1 Setup 0 or F2 Setup depending on which window is used for pulse counting and F1 Clear Pulses Pulse Generation on page 56 Frequency Generation on page 55 Frequency Measurement on page 40 Switch State Sensing on page 46 Calibration see Part D MC2 IS User Guide Resistance Measurement 5 Resistance Measurement Next MC2 IS User Guide Function Resistance Measurement The following picture displays the active terminals The two leftmost terminals are used in 2 wire systems MC2 IS automatically checks the connection and displays the found wiring system 2 wire 3 wire or 4 wire in the upp
105. ngle and the average decrease per minute below 67 68 Tools Menu Notes You may increase the test time in 30 second steps using the F2 30 s Function Key This can be done both before the test is started and also while the test is in progress MC2 IS uses numbers that have more decimals than are available on the display In some cases these extra digits may cause rounding that differs from values that are shown on display Notable differences between shown and manually calculated values usually mean that MC2 IS accuracy is not suitable for the given task If applicable disable MC2 IS auto off functionality during the test If the test lasts longer than the auto off delay MC2 IS is shut down while the test is still incomplete An external pressure module EXT connected to MC2 IS during a leak stability test cannot be taken into use in the window were the leak stability test is under progress Hint If you have a pressure transmitter connected to a pressure measurement system and you want to check the pressure decrease without altering the pressure connections do as follows Connect the electrical output of the pressure transmitter to MC2 IS Use MC2 IS scaling utility to scale the output signal back to pressure units Start the leak stability test for the scaled measurement and there you can see the leak in pressure units More info on scaling in chapter Scaling on page 82 MC2 IS User Guide Stepping Stepping
106. ns require different tools than generation simulation Functions Tools menu for a measurement Function WINDOW Q SETUP WINDOW SETUP Function Function Pressure External lt Dias nia Eaves Unit U Function Info R Alarms bar v l Damping ee A Leak Stability Test Gauge y Display Mode Specials Felon Show Additional Info Pressure 2 Cancel Bottom Select Tools menu for a generation simulation Function WINDOW SETUP WINDOW SETUP Function Function RTD Sensor Simulation lt DTN Qanenr Qimiilatinn f Function Info Unit U St ep C p Ramp sensor A Manual Step A V Pt100 a385 y Display Mode Specials Show Additional Info Tools Ok Cancel Bottom Select MC2 IS User Guide 63 5B Tools Menu The following subchapters present each utility available in the Tools menu Function Info Function Info option is always available in the Tools menu This option is enhancing your measurement by presenting some useful information of the selected quantity e g the measurement range and calibration info Function Info is divided into two pages Use F2 More Function Key to move from page to page To see Function Info enter the following menu commands F1 Setup 0 or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to view Function Info for F2 Tools and Function Info from the opened menu 64 MC2 IS User Guide Alarms Alarms MC2 IS Us
107. o applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local representative or your waste disposal service 29 Service Service Only qualified service personnel may perform higher level maintenance for MC2 IS Never open the case unless have explicit instructions from Beamex or a local representative There are however a few things that anyone using MC2 IS may do Firmware Update The quickest way to see if a new firmware version is available is checking out Beamex s web site http www beamex com Go to the Downloads page and see what it says about MC2 IS firmware versions and downloads All you need is a Personal Computer and the Computer communication cable that connects MC2 IS to one of the USB ports in your PC For USB driver info see chapter PC Communication on page 13 of this manual Also check for possible release notes accompanying the updated file The Battery Charger The charger is not intended to be serviced When unusable it can be thrown away according to local waste disposal regulations Resetting MC2 IS 30 Sometimes you may want to reset the calibrator To do that press and hold the Enter key and the On Off key for 5 seconds Then press the On Off key again Resetting MC2 IS resets the clock to midnight January the 1 1970 Remember to enter the correct date and ti
108. or notice 148 MC2 IS User Guide Appendix 2 Safety Information Appendix 2 Safety Information Please read carefully the following instructions and specifications before using the calibrator and its accessories in hazardous areas Also read the warnings available in Part A of MC2 IS User Guide All parameter tables presented further on refer to MC2 IS terminals using the numbers shown in the picture below Temperature Generate Measure 3 AS g A 2 4 6 8 Input Parameters Terminals Ui V l mA P W Ci nF Li mH l 129 30 215 1 2 4 om 3 6 30 215 1 04 0 7 8 oe 215 a s i MC2 IS User Guide 149 Appendix 2 Safety Information Output Parameters Connections Using Temperature Generate Section Terminals Only Simple connections Terminals UV 1 mA PoimW Co nF Lo mH 1 2 11 37 40 63 075 3 6 20 7 45 230 65 0 75 Combined connections in Temperature Generate section Applies to all other connections in the Temperature Generate section than the ones mentioned in the table above Terminals UV Io mA Po mW C nE Lo mH 1 2 3 4 5 amp 6 21 8 82 270 63 0 75 Connections Using Measure Section Terminals Only Simple connection Terminals UV I mA P W C nF Lo mH 7 8 25 3 100 0 6 43 8 0 75 Other Type of Front Panel Connections For all other type of front panel connections Add the parameters of all simple connections that are part of the intended combined connection 15
109. ositive pressures MC4 User Guide 103 Cc Related Information Square Rooting Pressure transmitters or converters used for flow measurement often have square rooting character Here are a couple of examples on how you can configure MC2 IS to take into account the instrument s square rooting character 1 Set the Display Mode of window that measures the instrument s output signal to Error Percentage and make sure the Transfer Function field is set to Square Rooting vx 2 Use Scaling to convert the instrument s output signal to a suitable format and again make sure the Transfer Function field is set to Square Rooting vx Display Modes as well as scaling is discussed in chapter Tools Menu in part B of this User Guide 104 MC4 User Guide Thermocouple Measurement Simulation Connections and Troubleshooting Cc Thermocouple Measurement Simulation Connections and Troubleshooting To accurately measure the thermovoltage caused by the temperature to be measured the second thermovoltage caused by the Reference Junction needs to be compensated This is done using one of the Reference Junction compensation methods described in the subsequent chapters The Reference Junction compensation method has to be chosen both when measuring and simulating thermocouples Internal Reference Junction See also MC4 User Guide MC2 IS Internal Reference Junction makes thermocouple measurement simulation easy No external connections ar
110. r appropriate window 37 38 Measuring Measurement settings including all alarms and other special measurements may be saved and retrieved Use the utility found in the F3 Menu Function Key for saving and retrieving settings This is described in Part C of this manual Read the warnings found in chapter Safety and its subchapters in Part A page 24 and onwards MC2 IS User Guide Current Measurement 5 Current Measurement Next MC2 IS User Guide MC2 IS measures current in a loop with an external power supply Function Current Meas Supply Off Make sure the polarity of your connections is correct The following picture presents the correct connections Instrument to be calibrated Information concerning current measurement parallel to a test diode can be found in part C chapter Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode Connections on page 112 Current Sink on page 54 Tools Menu on page 63 Alarms on page 65 Calibration see Part D 39 B Measuring Frequency Measurement MC2 IS measures frequencies between 0 0027 Hz 10 cph to 50 kHz Function Frequency Measurement Also check the Trigger Level setting There you can specify the trigger level and whether to use a test voltage during the frequency measurement Generate R RTD R meas v r sense x O Ui 30V li 215 mA Pi mperature The following picture displays the active terminals Ed Ter k m Nex
111. re proportioned to the current Stepping Manual Stepping range The percentage values shown to the right of the test points are whole number near values of the entered values They are for information only The available free memory defines how many custom test points may be saved If there is not enough memory left to save a custom test point set MC2 IS displays an error message suggesting that you first free some memory and then retry adding a custom test point set MC4 User Guide Calibrator Adjustment Cc Custom Transfer Functions MC4 User Guide MC2 IS has a pre entered set of standard transfer functions If however they do not suit your needs you can create your own transfer functions as presented here The custom transfer function definition can be started from the following Display Modes found in the Tools menu of measurement functions e Error presented on page 78 e Error in Input Units presented on page 79 and e Error in Output Units presented on page 80 And from the following Display Modes always available in the Tools menu e Percentage presented on page 81 and e Scaling presented on page 82 And also from the Tools menu of the following generation simula tion Function utilities e Stepping presented on page 69 and e Manual Stepping presented on page 74 One of the combos in all of the above mentioned utilities is called Transfer Function The last option in the combo is Create New It opens th
112. resenting generations simulations in this manual the first paragraph describes the measurement followed by the Function setting needed to start that particular generation simulation Notes In this manual MC2 IS generation simulation Functions are presented in alphabetic order The order the Functions appear on your MC2 IS depends on which Functions have been used most recently A Function or a set of Functions using the same terminals can not be selected for several windows simultaneously MC2 IS limits the list of available Functions based on Functions already in use To free terminals select No Function for appropriate window Read the warnings found in chapter Safety and its subchapters in Part A page 24 and onwards 51 Generating Simulating Changing the Generated Simulated Value The simplest way of changing a generated simulated value is entering a new value using the numeric keys Finish entering the new value by pressing the Enter key When entering the value the Function Keys allow you to clear the value 3 remove a character to the left of the cursor 3 or cancel the entering of a new value Spinning and Manual Stepping 52 21 09 2005 09 53 22 Ov 6 5 None Cancel Clear Spinning and Manual Stepping are two easily available methods for changing the generated simulated value To start Spinning press the Enter key when generating simulat ing and vie
113. rtain limit The volume of this system depends on the instrument connected to it High pressure gas is dangerous because it can break the container and the flying splinters may cause injury Also small leaks of gas may be dangerous because the high velocity of the leaking gas jet enables penetration through skin If a gas bubble gets into the blood circulation it can cause death The leak jet is particularly penetrative if some liquid is coming with the gas 28 MC2 IS User Guide Safety Precautions and Warnings A Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment MC2 IS User Guide Beamex is an environmentally conscious company developing products with a view to ensure that they are easy to recycle and do not introduce hazardous materials into the environment In the European Union EU and other countries with separate collection systems waste from electrical and electronic equipment WEEE is subject to regulations EU WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC the WEEE Directive requires that producers of electronic equipment are responsible for the collection reuse recycling and treatment of WEEE which the Producer places on the EU market after August 13 2005 The objective of this regulation is to preserve protect and improve the quality of the environment protect human health and conserve natural resources The symbol on the left is also printed on the product s sticker It indicates that this product should be handed over t
114. s not temperatures Check the Sensor setting Make sure you select the same sensor type than what is connected to MC2 IS Otherwise your measurement results are unreliable Also select a suitable Reference Junction compensation method from the RJ Mode list Wrong reference junction setting results in useless measurement results Additional information about Reference Junction compensation methods can be found in chapters Internal Reference Junction on page 105 and External Reference Junction on page 106 A Ui 30 V li 215 mA Pi 1 W The picture above displays the active terminals By default the additional info row at the bottom of the window displays either the thermovoltage corresponding to Reference Junction temperature 0 C when Unit field is set to temperature or the thermovoltage with Reference Junction compensation taken into account when Unit field is set to Voltage RJ In both cases also the Reference Junction temperature is shown More of additional info row on page 84 Warning If you connect an RTD sensor to the RTD connectors there is no galvanic isolation between the thermocouple and the RTD sensor Next Thermocouple Simulation on page 60 Temperature Measurement RTD on page 48 Voltage Measurement on page 50 Tools Menu on page 63 Alarms on page 65 Calibration see Part D Problems with thermovoltage measurement See Error situations on page 109 MC2 IS User Guide 49 Measuring
115. s set to By Step Size If applicable set the fixed step size here Active only if Step Definition field is set to By Number of Steps If applicable set the number of steps here Defines the input output correlation Available options Linear x x3 x5 x2 Create New The last item in the list allows you to make your own custom Transfer Function Custom Transfer Functions are presented in chapter Custom Transfer Functions on page 97 Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the al lowed input range of the connected instrument MC2 IS determines the limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port not the connected instrument 71 Ramping 72 Tools Menu Ramping utility is one of three tools allowing you to create generation simulation signals that vary with time Other similar tools Stepping on page 69 Manual Stepping on page 74 To open the ramping configuration window enter the following menu commands F1 Setup or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to configure the ramping to F2 Tools and Ramp from the opened menu Note that ramping is available for generation simulation Functions only The leftmost picture below shows the configuration window and the rightmost picture the ramping utility in use RAMP E i 29 08 2005 15 25 22 Ov Ov 9 0000 4 53 20 Range 0 100 v N 0 0000 9 0000 Repeat Format PNona 0 000 Waitin 0
116. s the same range as defined for the Stepping or Manual Just Test Set Stepping from where the custom Scaled Range 0 100 test step definition was invoked 4 0000 20 0000 You may edit the Scaled Range 1 4 0000 according to you own needs during step definition e g scale the steps 2 6 0000 to percentage values 3 Enter the point values Press down Close Menu Save arrow to add a point below the last point MC4 User Guide 95 96 Custom Test Point Sets The F2 Menu Function Key opens a menu for editing the test point rows or the whole set Options e Insert Row e Copy Set e Delete Row e Delete Set e Delete All Rows The Insert Row option adds a point above the current point The F3 Ok Function Key saves the custom test point set and adds it to the Define Steps combo list It is located after all pre entered test point sets before the Create New option To separate custom point sets from pre entered ones custom point sets are prefixed User and the row ends with a chevron pointing right This indicates that the point set may be edited Hints The point values need not be in ascending order or even inside the range limits To force MC2 IS to stay in one point for a longer time enter the same point value to several successive points Notes The step values are saved as floating point number percentage values so the steps may be used for any Function and range The percentage values a
117. s with the help of the built in impact protectors Symbols Used The following symbols concerning electrical safety are used in MC2 IS me Alternating current AC 2 Direct current DC A Caution See manual for further information 24 MC2 IS User Guide Ex Information and Approvals A Ex Information and Approvals Please read the separate leaflet entiled in English MC2 IS Safety Information The leaflet includes the same safety information in several languages Ex Approvals ATEX IEC C 0537 Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Ta 10 50 C IECEx VTT 08 0002X Il 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Ta 10 50 C VTT 08 ATEX 033X Safety Precautions and Warnings MC2 IS User Guide MC2 IS calibrator is a precision calibration tool that should be used by skilled people who have read and understood this User Guide Working with MC2 IS involves the usage of pressure and or electrical instruments Be sure to know how to work with these instruments and how to safely connect disconnect pressure hoses as well as electrical test leads clips etc Use MC2 IS only if you are certain of that it can be used safely Safe use of MC2 IS is no longer possible if one or more of the following cases are true When the case of MC2 IS is evidently damaged When MC2 IS is not functioning as expected After prolonged storage in unfavorable conditions After serious damage during transport Sometimes it is necessary to use a portable radio transceiver wh
118. scroll longer menu list It allows you to quickly jump to the end Bottom and beginning Top depending on where in the list you are Select one of the options with either the Enter key or the F3 Select Function Key To discard changes use the F1 Cancel Function Key Some of the selection lists have favorites i e recently selected items are moved to the top of the list This feature is typically available in longer lists Hint To quickly jump to an option use the Numeric keys The first press jumps to the closest option starting with the first letter stated above the Numeric key Repeated key presses jump to options starting with subsequent letters stated above the Numeric key MC2 IS User Guide Configuration Windows Check Boxes Highlighted Check Box Checked x Unchecked A check box has no edit mode Once it is highlighted thicker borders the value of the check box can be altered using one of the following possibilities MC2 IS User Guide The Enter key toggles the value of the check box The Sign key also toggles the value of the check box The Zero key clears the check box The One key sets the check box 21 MC2 IS Options MC2 IS Options MC2 IS includes optional hardware modules This makes it possible to buy a calibrator with capabilities according your requirements Hardware Modules Options 22 Internal Pressure Module A Barometric Pressure Module
119. see MC2 IS Options on page 22 If you have to return the instrument to the factory for any reason use the original packing whenever possible Include a detailed description of the reason for the return A MC2 IS Hardware MC2 IS Hardware General features e Integrated impact protectors e A support for using the calibrator on the table e Weight 1070 1080 g 2 37 2 38 lbs depending on if the internal barometric option is installed or not e Operating temperature 10 50 C 14 122 F 0 35 C 32 95 F when charging the batteries e Storage temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F Note The stickers and the batteries may be affected when storing longer periods in extreme conditions e Humidity 0 80 R H non condensing More comprehensive specifications are available in Appendix 1 4 MC2 IS User Guide Connections Connections EXT connector Internal for External Barometric Pressure Pressure Modules Module Option OPTION connector for future needs Faua l USB connector for computer communication Moac POWER connector for charger Moo Rubber cover to protect the connectors Foso l RTD Meas amp Simulation and Electrical Measurement Electrical Measurements amp Simulation i Generation Thermocouple MC2 IS User Guide 5 A MC2 IS Hardware Pressure Modules Internal Barometric Pressure Module An Internal B
120. splayed deviation reading is small compared to the actual reading a significant part of the deviation value may be measurement error See the specifications for measurement errors at the actual measurement level 83 Tools Menu Showing Data on the Additional Info Row 84 As presented in section A s User Interface chapter both Basic Mode windows have an Additional Info row for showing additional data Each window may have two values shown on their respective Additional Info rows The only exception is the bar graph option It reserves the whole Additional Info row alone All Additional Info Row settings are in F1 Setup or F2 Setup depending on which window you want to change the display mode for F2 Tools Select Show Additional Info from the opened menu The data available to be shown on the Additional Info row can be divided into following groups Data that is Always Available Can be selected to be shown at any time Display Mode and Special Measurement Related Data Data that is available to be shown depending on Display Mode and Special Measurement settings Function Dependent Data Data that is available for certain Functions e g barometric pressure when it is needed The following chapters present the data available to be shown on the Additional Info row Any limitations as to when the data is available are mentioned where applicable Below each heading is the icon or unit displayed on the Additional I
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122. t Frequency Generation on page 55 Switch State Sensing on page 46 Pulse Counting on page 44 Calibration see Part D 40 MC2 IS User Guide Pressure Measurement 5 Pressure Measurement MC2 IS is able to measure absolute pressure using its optional internal barometric pressure module Using external pressure modules allows measuring gauge pressures or absolute pressures Absolute pressure measurement with external gauge pressure modules is possible in the following situations e For all external pressure modules Always provided the optional internal barometric pressure module is present e Additionally for high pressure modules By manually entering the barometric pressure When connecting an external pressure module to MC2 IS it is automatically detected and there is a possibility to immediately put the connected external pressure module to use Function Pressure External or Internal Barometer Also check the Pressure Type setting For more information concerning pressure types see chapter Pressure Type on page 102 Pressure External MC2 IS User Guide 41 Measuring Notes For more information on pressure measurement and pressure modules see chapter Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure on page 102 For information on creating custom pressure units see Part C chapter Custom Pressure Units on page 100 Connecting and Disconnecting External Pressure Modules 42 An external pressure modu
123. temperature e Adjust the simulated value until the reading of the indi cator recorder is exactly the same as the default output value for the current calibration point This method is useful when calibrating analog indicators recorders and the input signal can be fine adjusted e Do not adjust the simulated value just use the actual reading This method suits indicators with digital dis play It is also handy when calibrating other types of indicators recorders requiring an input signal not sup porting fine adjustment e g pressure indicators 2 Record the input signal and output reading display 3 Proceed to next calibration point step 1 if applicable 4 Continue by either adjusting the instrument starting another calibration repeat or ending the calibration Hint These instructions can be can be adapted for any kind of indica tors recorders Change the input signal connections settings accord ing to the instruments input signal When calibrating a temperature instrument with a detachable sensor the input signal is simulated with MC2 IS use this example as the source for the input signal part MC4 User Guide 125 D Calibrating an Instrument Electrical Limit Switches This procedure suits limit switches with an electrical input MC2 IS generates the switch s input signal and measures the switch s state Preparations 1 Connect the instrument s input to MC2 IS output terminals see picture 2 Connect
124. the auto power off executes In the dialog the Function Keys have the following options F1 Cancel Cancels the auto power off feature for the moment but it stays active even during this session F2 Stop Disables the auto power off feature for this session It will reactivate when the calibrator is switched on the next time F3 Ok Immediately shuts down the calibrator Calibrator Adjustment Opens a window to start the recalibration and adjustment of MC2 IS Please contact Beamex for a details on recalibrating MC2 I S E1 08 10 2007 13 58 22 CALIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT Enter password to enable calibrator adjustments 94 MC4 User Guide Calibrator Adjustment Cc Custom Test Point Sets MC2 IS has a comprehensive set of pre entered test point sets steps If however they are not suited for your needs you can create your own test points as presented here Start the custom test point definition from one of the following utilities found in generation simulation functions Tools menu e Stepping presented on page 69 e Manual Stepping presented on page 74 and One of the utilities configuration fields is Step Definition combo The last option in the combo is Create New It opens the custom test point tool If a custom set already exists selecting it in the Step Definition combo also opens the custom test point tool Give a name to the Custom test EDIT TESTPOINT SET point set The Scaled Range setName initially ha
125. therwise it continues to Basic Mode after a while or when you press the F3 Continue Function Key 34 MC2 IS User Guide Basic Mode Defined B Basic Mode Defined All measurements generations simulations are performed in the Basic Mode When returning from MC2 IS higher level operations e g calibrator and window configurations you always return to the Basic Mode In Basic Mode the two available measurement generation sim ulation windows have default settings based either on factory settings or settings defined when MC2 IS was previously used The Function Keys at the bottom of the window allow you to change the settings of the two windows or open a menu for higher level operations etc Below is an example picture of a MC2 IS screen with the following settings Window Pressure measurement using an external pressure module Minimum and maximum value display on the additional info row High limit alarm in use but not active Low limit alarm in use and active 4 Window Current measurement using an external power supply Bar graph active on the on the additional info row 03 12 2007 11 10 22 Obar Gauge EXT 1 3453 a 0 101 2 574 T OmA Supply Off 10 345 Setup Setup Menu MC2 IS User Guide 35 B Starting MC2 IS What can be done in Basic Mode Measure signals Generate signals Simulate signals Set alarm limits Start special measurements min max value etc Use the ramp
126. to select the correct Function in MC2 IS The Sensor type and the Reference Junction Mode has to be set accordingly too Wrong settings give erroneous results Whenever this additional information may be of use in a measurement generation or simulation text describing the Function refers to one of the following chapters An experienced may skip this supplemental text but for a beginner we highly recommend it The subjects described here are Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure on page 102 Pressure Type on page 102 Pressure Modules and their Naming Conventions on page 103 Square Rooting on page 104 Thermocouple Measurement Simulation Connections and Troubleshooting on page 105 Resistance and RTD Measurement Connections on page 110 Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode Connections on page 112 and Parallel Functions in MC2 IS on page 113 101 Related Information Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure General MC2 IS can measure pressure with its internal pressure module or with external pressure modules If a barometric module is present the measurement results of other modules can be shown either as absolute pressure or as gauge pressure Pressure Type 102 Every pressure measurement is in fact a pressure difference measurement a given pressure value is compared against a reference pressure In certain cases the reference pressure has a special meaning like the atmosph
127. trast of the display The Enter key both starts and finishes the editing of all types of fields On Off Key The On Off key switches MC2 IS on and off Press the On Off key for about half a second to switch on off This delayed function prevents accidental on off switching of MC2 IS Batteries Full batteries Empty batteries MC2 IS Hardware MC2 IS uses rechargeable batteries MC2 IS may be used while the Battery Pack is being charged but then in safe area only If the batteries are fully charged and the charger is connected to MC2 I S the charger acts as a Battery eliminator The average operating time without recharging is approximately 12 hours The time depends on how MC2 IS is used Simulation functions require more power than measurement functions The upper left corner of MC2 IS display shows a picture of a battery The whiter the picture is the more acute is the need for recharging or changing of the alkaline batteries Notes MC2 IS internal clock calendar uses a small amount of power although the calibrator is switched off Even when MC2 IS is not in use you should charge the batteries approximately every second week Warning Open change the Battery Pack in safe area only MC2 IS User Guide Batteries About the Charger and the Charging Procedure MC2 IS User Guide The charger for rechargeable batteries operates in the following environments Voltage 100 240 VAC Frequency 50
128. ue if applicable 3 Proceed to next calibration point step 1 if applicable 4 Continue by either adjusting the instrument starting another calibration repeat or ending the calibration Hint If one of the sensors cannot be detached from its transmitter con nect the transmitter s output signal to MC2 IS measuring terminals and use one of the error display modes to convert the standard output signal to a more usable format See Part B for additional in formation concerning display modes MC4 User Guide 129 D Calibrating an Instrument Empty 130 MC4 User Guide MG 72 S Appendixes Appendix 1 Technical Data Appendix 2 Safety Information Appendix 3 Appendix 1 Appendix 1 Technical Data Technical Data MC2 IS General Specifications Feature Specification Display Weight Dimensions Keyboard Battery pack type Charging time Charger supply Battery operation Operating temperature Operating temperature while charging batteries Storage temperature Humidity Warmup time Max input voltage Safety EMC 132 60 mm x 60 mm 2 36 x 2 36 10 50 C 14 122 F 0 35 C 32 95 F Specifications valid after a 5 minute warm up period 30 V AC DC 160 x 160 pixels back lit LCD Without the internal barometric module option 1070 g 2 37 Ibs With the internal barometric module option 1080 g 2 38 Ibs 215 mm 8 5 x
129. umeric field to edit mode The Enter key leaves the previous number available for editing and the Numeric keys replace the old value During edit mode you can use the arrow keys and the F3 Clear and F2 backspace Function Keys to edit the field Accept the new value by pressing the Enter key To discard changes use the F1 Cancel Function Key See also Part B for special features concerning numeric fields when generating a signal Notes Certain numeric fields have an extra tool for inserting a value When the field is highlighted an F2 Capture Function Key appears This allows you to capture and save the measured value in the Numeric field Numeric field used for generating simulating signals include additional editing possibilities Spinning and Manual Stepping More of them in part B page 52 18 MC2 IS User Guide Configuration Windows A MC2 IS User Guide Text Fields Text Field Not highlighted Just Testing Highlighted empty Highlighted non empty Edit Mode Bona Fide Beside the Enter key all Numeric keys set the highlighted Text field to edit mode The Enter key leaves the previous text available for editing and the Numeric keys replace the old text During edit mode you can use the arrow keys Q and and F2 backspace Function Key to edit the field Use numeric keys to add characters Adding characters is done as follows e First keypress opens a list of available
130. value may be converted to whatever quantity is needed provided the conversion information is known When measuring the measured value is replaced by the scaled value The actual measurement value in engineering units is shown on the additional info row as seen in the rightmost picture When generating simulating the scaled value is the editable one and the generated simulated value in engineering units is shown on the additional info row SCALING HE21 09 2004 11 16 22 OmA None 10 86 Input Range 0 100 4 000 20 000 AGallons min Scaled Transfer Function ee 123 67 Scaled Range 0 100 10 86 Stop Capture Ok Setup Setup Menu When Scaling display is active the entered unit or the text scaled unit if the unit was not entered is displayed after the warning triangle and the text Sealed is shown above the Scaled value To configure Scaling enter Input Range values for the selected quantity set the Transfer Function enter the Scaled Range and the Unit of the scaled range The display resolution may also be edited if needed Notes If anything else was selected for display on the additional info row the main measurement of the window replaces the previous additional info data Also if you select two other items to be displayed on the additional info row while Scaling display is active the second item replaces the windows main measurement data Beware of the problems that may resu
131. vated minimum maximum or rate of change calculations are still working but are no longer shown until selected to be shown again MC2 IS User Guide 87 88 Empty Tools Menu MC2 IS User Guide MG2 S Advanced Operation and Configurations Things discussed in Part C Advanced tools found in the Utilities Menu e Help on how to create customized test point sets and transfer functions Related information Useful during pressure measurement thermocouple measurement simulation and resistance RTD measurement simulation Cc Utilities Menu Utilities Menu This chapter and its subchapters present items available in the utilities menu that opens from Basic Mode by pressing F3 Menu About MC2 IS Opens a window presenting basic information of MC2 IS ABOUT THIS CALIBRATOR Model MC2 IS SN 20080252 Version 3 02 Free Memory 97 66 Battery Left 3h 44 min Int Barometer B Options 2 Ok Battery Left is an estimate of remaining usage time Pressure module if installed is mentioned below the usage time estimate 90 MC4 User Guide User Setups for amp Cc User Setups for 0 amp MC4 User Guide MC2 IS supports saving user settings for window and window The available free memory defines how many user settings may be saved E 23 08 2005 12 45 22 SAVE REMOVE SETUP Select Item Create New Restore Pre OFF Settings Save as Pressur
132. wing the Basic Mode windows Then one of the genera tion simulation digits is inverted To spin the inverted digit use the up and down arrow keys 0 To change the digit to be spinned press either or Function Key To stop spinning press the Enter key Manual Stepping is an additional functionality available while Spinning To start Manual Stepping you first need to start the Spinning utility and then press the F2 Step Function Key To step through the defined steps use the up and down arrow keys QO To toggle between the minimum and maximum value press the 2 Function Key Ei 21 09 2005 09 58 22 Ov 6 54100 None lt Step gt HE 29 08 2005 14 58 22 9 0000 Close 0 Settings MC2 IS User Guide Changing the Generated Simulated Value B MC2 IS User Guide Function Key 3 opens a Manual Step configuration window Its functionality is described in chapter Manual Stepping on page 74 To stop Stepping and return to Spinning press the Enter key To stop Stepping and return to Basic Mode press the F1 Close Function Key Notes You cannot exceed the minimum maximum limits of a Function when Spinning Stepping The spinned stepped value follows the resolution properties of the generated simulated Function MC2 IS remembers the Manual Step configuration settings for each generation simulation Function 53 Current Sink Next 54 Generating Si

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