BEAMEX MC5-IS User Manual

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INSTRINSICALLY SAFE

MULTIFUNCTION CALIBRATOR

User Guide

Applies for Main Firmware version 1.90

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Contents

Trademarks

QCAL® is a registered trademark owned by Oy Beamex Ab. HART® is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation.

Any use of the word “HART” hereafter in this document implies the registered trademark.

Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Contents

Part A, General

MC5-IS’ Modularity and Options 23

Hardware Modules/Options ................. 23

Other Connectable Devices ...........24

Firmware Options................................. 24

Safety 25

Ex Information and Approvals.............. 25

Safety Precautions and Warnings ....... 2 6

General Warnings .......................... 26

Warnings Concerning the use

of Electrical Modules (E and ET).... 27

General Warnings Concerning

Pressure Measurement .................. 27

Warnings Concerning

High Pressure ................................ 28

Service 29

Firmware Update ................................. 29

Recalibrating MC5-IS........................... 29

The Battery Charger ............................ 29

Cleaning MC5-IS.................................. 30

Cleaning the Contacts of the Internal Reference

Junction Module ............................. 30

Introduction 2

About This Manual ................................. 2

Typographical Conventions .............. 3

Unpacking and Inspection ..................... 3

MC5-IS Hardware 4

Operational Sections and

Connections ........................................... 4

The Upper Panel .............................. 5

The RS232 Connector on

the Left Side of MC5-IS .................... 6

The Front Panel................................ 6

Memory .................................................. 9

Batteries...............................................10

About the Charger and

the Charging Procedure ................. 11

Removing/Replacing

the Battery Pack ............................. 12

Support for Table Top Use ................... 13

The Wrist Strap and

the Neck Support Strap........................ 13

MC5-IS Firmware 14

General Description ............................. 14

Startup Procedure ..........................14

Basic Mode..................................... 15

Maintenance................................... 15

Calibration Mode ............................ 15

Help Function ................................. 16

The User Interface ............................... 1 7

The Status Bar................................ 17

The Function Key Bar .................... 18

Menus............................................. 18

The Display Area............................ 1 9

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Part B, Startup and Basic Operation

Starting MC5-IS 32

Startup Procedure ................................ 32

Basic Mode, Defined............................ 3 3

Measuring 35

Pressure Measurement........................ 37

Using Internal Modules .................. 37

Using External Modules ................. 37

Zeroing a Pressure Module............38

Current Measurement .......................... 39

Voltage Measurement .......................... 40

Measuring Low Voltages ................ 40

Measuring Voltages up to ±30 V ....41

Resistance Measurement .................... 42

Switch State Sensing ........................... 43

Limit Switch Test .................................. 44

Performing the Limit Switch Test .... 44

Frequency Measurement ..................... 46

Pulse Counting .................................... 47

RTD Measurement (Temperature) ....... 48

Thermocouple

Measurement (Temperature) ............... 49

Internal Reference Junction ........... 49

External Reference Junction .......... 49

Special Measurements 51

Mathematical Special Measurements..52

Minimum value ............................... 5 2

Maximum value ..............................52

Min/Max value ................................ 52

Rate of Change .............................. 52

Special Filtering and Resolution ..... 53

Deviation Measurement ................. 53

Special Measurements Using

Two Ports Simultaneously.................... 54

Difference Measurement ................ 54

Redundant Measurement............... 55

Generating/Simulating 56

General ................................................56

Changing the Value of

the Generated/Simulated Signal .... 57

Current Sink ......................................... 58

Using the ET module’s

output terminals.............................. 58

Using the E module’s

output terminals.............................. 58

Voltage Generation .............................. 6 0

Generating Voltages

between +10 V and -2.5 V.............. 60

Low Voltage Generation ................. 60

Frequency Generation ......................... 62

Pulse Generation ................................. 6 3

RTD and Resistance Simulation.......... 6 4

Thermocouple Simulation .................... 65

Internal Reference Junction ........... 65

External Reference Junction .......... 65

Special Generations 67

Opening the Step or Ramp

Configuration Window ......................... 67

Stepping...............................................68

Ramping............................................... 69

Alarm Limit Settings 71

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Configuring the Calibrator 74

Settings ................................................ 74

Setting Time and Date ......................... 76

Advanced Utilities 77

Display Mode Settings ......................... 7 7

Scaling............................................ 78

Displaying Values in Percentage.... 79

Displaying Error Values..................79

Transmitter/Switch Simulation .............80

Transmitter Simulation ...................81

Switch Simulation ........................... 82

Data Logging........................................ 83

General........................................... 83

Configuring.....................................83

Starting the Data Log...................... 84

Viewing the Results........................ 85

Transferring the Results to

a Personal Computer .....................85

Part C, Advanced Operation and Configurations

Additional Information 86

Things to Consider when

Measuring Pressure............................. 8 7

General........................................... 87

Pressure Type ................................ 87

Pressure Modules and

their Naming Conventions.............. 88

Square Rooting ..............................88

Thermocouple Measurement/Simulation,

Connections and Troubleshooting ....... 89

Internal Reference Junction ........... 89

External Reference Junction .......... 90

Error situations ............................... 92

Resistance and

RTD Measurement, Connections......... 93

4-wire System................................. 93

3-wire System................................. 93

Using a Compensation Loop.......... 94

2-wire System................................. 94

Current Measurement Parallel

to a Test Diode, Connections ............... 95

Parallel Functions in MC5-IS ............... 96

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Contents

Part D, Calibration

General 98

Phases of Instrument Calibration ........ 99

As Found Calibration.................... 100

Adjustment ................................... 100

As Left Calibration........................101

Required Modules for Different

Input/Output Signal Combinations ..... 102

Calibrating an Instrument 104

Selecting the Instrument

to Be Calibrated ................................. 1 04

The Instrument Window..................... 1 05

A Calibration Procedure

Using MC5-IS..................................... 106

About Automatic Calibration ......... 108

About Manual Calibration.............1 08

Examples of Instrument Calibration... 1 09

Pressure Transmitters .................. 110

Temperature Sensors ................... 112

Temperature Indicators and

Recorders..................................... 114

Electrical Limit Switches............... 116

MC5-IS’ Support for

Instrument Adjustment ....................... 118

Maintaining MC5-IS’

Instrument Database 1 19

Adding New Instruments.................... 119

Editing Instrument Data ..................... 120

General Data Page....................... 120

Instrument Input Page..................121

Instrument Output Page ............... 121

Calibration Settings Page............. 122

Calibration Instructions Page ....... 123

Deleting Instruments ..........................123

Viewing Calibration Results 124

Calibration Result Windows............... 125

How to Choose Which

Calibration Run is Viewed ............ 125

Deleting Calibration Results .............. 125

Appendix 1,

User Guide for MC5 HART Option 128

Appendix 2,

T echnical Dat a 142

Appendix 3,

Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer 14 8

Appendix 4,

Safety information 152

Appendix 5,

Index 154

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General

Things discussed in Part A:

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• An introduction to what MC5-IS is

and what the parts of this User Guide concentrate on.

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• A general description of MC5-IS’

hardware.

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• A general description of MC5-IS’

firmware.

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• The modularity and options of

MC5-IS.

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• Safety precautions and warnings.

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• Briefly about how to service

MC5-IS.

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General

Introduction

Congratulations for selecting the ultimate calibration tool! MC5-IS is an Intrinsically Safe, documenting, All-In-One Multifunc-

tion Calibrator with calibration capability of pressure, temperature, electrical and frequency signals. As a member of Beamex’s QCAL Quality Calibration family, it is of course able to communicate with the available QCAL calibration software. MC5-IS’ modularity allows customized construction. If requirements increase in the future, new functionality may be added by getting additional modules, e.g. adding temperature and/or electrical modules to an MC5IS that previously only included pressure modules.

Thanks to the logical user interface MC5-IS is very easy to use. The large graphical display guides the user in different languages and it displays results both numerically and graphically.

MC5-IS performs automatic calibration of electrical and temperature process instruments. MC5-IS also communicates with HART field instruments.

MC5-IS represents the state of the art in accuracy, adaptability and all-round usability.

About This Manual

This User Guide is divided in four parts: A, B, C and D.

• Part A discusses general matters. There is also a chapter about safety.

• Part B describes the basic use of MC5-IS such as measuring and generating signals.

• Part C handles configuration level usage, some optional software utilities and also offers some additional information concerning pressure measurement, RTD and T/C measurement/simulation.

• Part D concentrates on calibration and matters related to calibration like handling instrument data.

The even page header displays the title of the active part. The odd page header displays the main subject (Heading level 1). The header of each odd page also indicates the active part as shown in the adjacent picture (with Part B active).

Use the information provided in the headers as a quick guide when searching for a particular subject.

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T ypographical Conventions

All examples of user interface texts are printed using 8 pt Arial

Black, e.g.

Selected port: ET: TCi(mea)

All front panel texts (fixed texts on MC5-IS’ cover) are printed using 8 pt Eurostile, e.g.

Connectors marked T/C, Low V

Function and Menu keys are often referred to using both the key name in 8 pt Eurostile and the corresponding text (function) displayed on the screen in 8 pt Arial Black, e.g.

Function key D/Menu

Unpacking and Inspection

At the factory each new MC5-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

• This User Guide and a leaflet entitled “Safety Information for Beamex

MC5-IS Intrinsically Safe Multifunction Calibrator”

• Warranty Card

• Battery Pack, NiMH

• Charger for the Battery Pack

• Computer communication cable

• If any internal pressure modules are present:

A pressure hose set

• If the E module is present: Two test leads and clips

• If the ET module is present: Four additional test leads and two clips

For a description of available hardware and software options, see MC5-IS’ Modularity and Options on page 23.

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.

Warning: The accessory polyurethane hose supplied with the calibrator

is rated to the maximum pressure of 20 bar at 21°C (290 psi at 70°F). Applying higher pressure can be hazardous.

Introduction

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General

MC5-IS Hardware

General features:

• IP65 water/dust proof case (EN60529) Battery pack IP30.

• Integrated impact protectors

• Both a wrist strap and a neck support strap

• A support for using the calibrator on the table

• Operating temperature: -10 … +50 °C (14 … 122 °F).

+10 … +35 °C (50 … 95 °F) when charging the batteries.

• Storage temperature: -20 … +60 °C (-4 … 140 °F). Note: The stickers and the batteries may be affected when storing longer periods in extreme conditions.

• Humidity: 0 … 80 %RH

More comprehensive specifications are available in Appendix 2.

Operational Sections and Connections

All sections and connections are presented in detail on the next pages.

Note. Keep in mind that the previous picture (as well as all pictures of

MC5-IS in this manual) has an example configuration of modules. The configuration of your MC5-IS may vary significantly from the one in the picture.

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The Upper Panel

The upper panel has 5 places for the following modules/connectors:

External Pressure Modules

MC5-IS has a connector for External Pressure Modules (EXT s). The connector is located on the right hand side of the upper panel and is marked with PX1 in a sticker on the upper panel.

Internal Pressure Modules

Up to three Internal Pressure Modules may be installed in MC5-IS. One of them may be an internal barometric module.

The connectors for Internal Pressure modules start from the second connector on the left. The possible Barometric Module is always located as second from right and it measures the barometric pressure through a connection in the back panel of MC5-IS. Normally nothing need to connected to the barometric pressure module’s connector.

Internal pressure modules are marked with P1 … P3. The recommended pressure medium for all internal pressure mod-

ules is clean air. Clean non-corrosive liquids may optionally be used in modules with a measuring range of 20 bar/300 psi or more. Avoid spilling liquid on MC5-IS when connecting/disconnecting pressure hoses to/from pressure modules.

To avoid damaging the calibrator, use hand tightening only when connecting the pressure measurement hoses (max. torque 5 Nm, approx. 3.6 lbf ft). If the use of tools is required to secure the connection (typically pressure modules with a pressure range higher than 20 bar), apply the counterforce with a spanner on the connector body’s hexagonal part.

The overpressure protection of the internal pressure modules vents to the back of the calibrator. Remember to be cautious when working with pressure and pressure modules. See also chapters Safety on page 25 and Safety Precautions and Warnings on page 26.

MC5-IS Hardware

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General

The RS232 Connector on the Left Side of MC5-IS

The RS232 connector may be used when connecting to a serial port in a PC. The PC may have a calibration software capable of communicating with MC5-IS or, e.g. a software that reads data logging results in MC5-IS and transfers them to a PC.

Warning! Use only cables provided by Beamex when connecting MC5-IS

to a PC.

The Front Panel

The front panel has several sections. Some of them are pointed out with a callout in the picture of Operational Sections and Connections, and some of them not (e.g. display and keyboard). The ones with a callout are discussed first in the following paragraphs.

Electrical Module (E module)

The E module can measure the following quantities: voltage,

current and frequency. It can also be

used when counting pulses or detecting the state of a switch. Additionally there is a possibility to sink current.

The E module also includes the optional HART modem. This allows communication with an instrument with HART capabilities. To ensure proper HART communication, make sure that the loop also includes a resistor with a resistance between 230 to 600 ohm or that the impedance of the loop itself is at least 230 ohms.

Additional information on calibrating HART instruments is in Appendix 1.

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Electrical and Temperature Module (ET module)

The ET module is specially designed for temperature instrument calibration needs. It is not however restricted to only temperature instrument use because it can also generate voltage, frequency and pulses. Additionally the ET module is able to sink current.

Measuring capabilities:

• Low Voltage measurement and T/C measurement using ei-

ther the internal reference junction or the Low V oltage connectors.

• Resistance and RTD measurement.

Generation/simulation capabilities:

• T/C simulation using either the internal reference junction or

the Low Voltage connectors.

• Resistance and RTD simulation.

• Voltage, frequency and pulse generation.

• Current sink.

Reference Junction Module

The T/C measurement/ simulation internal reference junction is an optional addition to the ET module. It is specially designed for MC5-IS and therefore best suited for reference junction compensation when calibrating thermocouples or instruments connected to a thermocouple.

The Reference Junction Module is suited for all standard T/C plugs and stripped wires. Open the fixing screw on the left side of MC5-IS before connecting the wires/plug to the Reference Junction Module. Make sure to connect the wires/plug as the polarity is indicated on the Reference Junction Module. Remember to tighten the fastening screw when the wires/plug are connected. Hand tightening is adequate. Do not pull out the wires/plug without first opening the fixing screw. Otherwise you might damage the contact surface of the connectors.

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General

T/C measurement and simulation may also be done without the internal reference junction by using the Low Voltage terminals in the ET module. Then the reference junction arrangements have to be done outside MC5-IS and the correct reference junction settings as well as the reference junction temperature have to be informed to MC5-IS.

Part B of this manual describes in detail what kind of reference junction settings are available.

Display

MC5-IS has a reflective display . The resolution of the display is 240 x 320 pixels.

To quickly tune the contrast of the display:

• Press and hold the contrast button

down.

• Use the up

and down

arrow keys to change the contrast.

The changed setting is automatically saved as default settings.

Keyboard

The keys on the MC5-IS’ keyboard are grouped according to their function as follows:

The Cursor Keys and the Enter Key

The Cursor keys and the Enter key are located close to the upper left corner of the display.

The Cursor keys are used when moving the cursor on the screen. They also have several special functions in certain situations, e.g. when tuning the contrast of the display.

The Enter key finishes the entering of values.

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The Keys Above the Display

The Contrast key together with the

and

cursor keys are used when setting the contrast of the display (see chapter Display on page 8).

The Help key displays case sensitive help. The On/Off key switches MC5-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 MC5-IS.

Pressing the +/- key toggles the sign of the entered numeric value. Note. The +/- key is applicable only in numeric fields.

The Decimal key adds the decimal point to the numeric value that is currently edited.

The 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.

The Numeric Keys

The Numeric keys are not only used when entering numbers:

• Keys 1 to 7 are used as menu selector keys.

• Keys 0 and 8 are used to scroll through several pages of menu

options. They may also be used when browsing through options in a pop-up list.

• Key 9 can be used when accepting a selection or when finishing a data entry. The functionality of the 9 key is almost similar to the Enter key , except for one situation: When entering numbers, the 9 key produces the number 9. To finish entering a number, you will have to use the Enter key or use the

D/OK

Function Key when available.

Memory

MC5-IS has a dynamic memory allocation system. This means that there is not a specific area of memory reserved for, e.g. instrument data. All free memory may be used for anything that requires more memory. Thus there is no exact limit for the number of instruments that MC5-IS can maintain in its memory . It all depends on how much memory is allocated by other data.

MC5-IS Hardware

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General

Batteries

MC5-IS uses rechargeable batteries that are specially designed for use in this intrinsically safe calibrator.

The charger for rechargeable batteries operates in the following environments:

- Voltage: 100 … 240 VAC,

- Frequency: 50/60 Hz

Warning! The charger may be used in safe area only!

The charging electronics is in the Battery Pack. Therefore the batteries may be charged although the Battery Pack is disconnected from MC5-IS’ Base Unit. If you have two sets of rechargeable batteries you may charge the disconnected Battery Pack while at the same time use MC5-IS with the connected Battery Pack.

The maximum operating time without recharging varies depending on the usage MC5-IS. A good average operating time is 5 hours.

The upper left corner of MC5-IS’ display shows a picture of a battery. The whiter the picture is, the more acute is the need for recharging.

Notes. MC5-IS’ memory and the internal clock/calendar uses a small

amount of power although the calibrator is switched off. Remember to check the capacity of the batteries from time to time although MC5-IS is not in use.

Do not leave MC5-IS without a Battery Pack for a long time. MC5-IS may lose its settings if it is left without a support voltage for an extended period.

Warning! Use only the batteries designed for use in MC5-IS. Use of other

batteries may cause unpredictable hazards resulting in damages, injuries and even death.

Do not charge the batteries in hazardous area.

Full batteries: Empty batteries:

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About the Charger and the Charging Procedure

The charger is connected to the charger connector at the bottom of MC5-IS. The charging electronics informs you of the phases of the charging procedure with the help of the charge status light.

C h a r g e r c o n n e c t o r

C h a r g e s t a t u s l i g h t

When connecting the charger , the charging electronics first checks the starting conditions. At this stage the charge status light is green. If the starting conditions are not met (e.g. the temperature is outside the allowed range), the status light is blinking green.

When the charge status light is blinking red, a recharging is in progress. MC5-IS may be used during the recharging phase. Empty batteries are fully charged in approx. 5 hours.

When the charge status light is green, the batteries are charged. At this stage the charging electronics provide a support voltage that prevents the batteries from discharging

Warnings! USE ONL Y THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH THE CALIBRA T OR

(BC14-IS). USE THE CHARGER IN SAFE AREA ONLY! The charger accepts input voltages from 100 to 240 VAC. The charger should only be used indoors in a non-hazardous

area and the temperature should be in range 10 … 35 °C (50 … 95 °F).

MC5-IS Hardware

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General

Removing/Replacing the Battery Pack

To remove or replace the Battery Pack, perform the following procedure:

1. 2.

1. Turn MC5-IS upside down (the display facing the table top) and lift the support.

2. Pull the lever that is hidden under the support. The Battery Pack pops out allowing you to pull it out.

To replace the Battery Pack, simply slide it on its place. When you hear a click, the Battery Pack is secured in its place.

Notes. Although the Base Unit is IP65 protected, the Battery Pack is not.

The Battery Pack has holes in order to vent generated gas and heat. Avoid exposing the Battery Pack to liquids.

The use of a standard MC5 Battery Pack is not possible in MC5-IS. It is mechanically prohibited because only an intrinsically safe Battery Pack may be used in MC5-IS.

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Support for Table Top Use

The support gives you a good viewing angle when MC5-IS is placed on a table top. Lift the support at the back of MC5-IS and place MC5-IS on the table top as shown in the picture.

The Wrist Strap and the Neck Support Strap

MC5-IS has a wrist strap to enable ease of use when MC5-IS is held in one hand.

The neck support strap helps you during field calibration: Position MC5-IS in an angle that allows reading the display when working. Alternatively: Hang MC5-IS from, e.g. a valve shaft so that the display is on the same level as your eyes. Then your hands are free for working with the connections etc.

MC5-IS Hardware

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General

MC5-IS Firmware

MC5-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 29 for more information on updating the firmware in your MC5-IS.

General Description

The following picture shortly describes the functions of the firmware. All main functions are marked with a black border. Each main function has several tasks which are displayed as shaded boxes without a black border.

The following chapters briefly describe each main function.

Startup Procedure

Every time MC5-IS is started the S tartup Procedure checks the functionality of the device by performing a self test.

If the self-test is passed successfully, some basic calibrator data is displayed.

After that MC5-IS automatically proceeds to Basic Mode. A more comprehensive description of the Startup Procedure is in the beginning of Part B of this manual.

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M e a s u r e m e n t / G e n e r a t i o n / S i m u l a t i o n

C o n f i g u r i n g t h e C a l i b r a t o r

S e t t i n g T i m e a n d D a t

I n s t r u m e n t D a t a b a s e M a i n t e n a n c e

I n s t r u m e n t A d j u s t m e n t

V i e w i n g t h e R e s u l t s

I n s t r u m e n t C a l i b r a t i o n

T r a n s m i t t e r / S w i t c h S i m u l a t i o n

D a t a L o g g i n g

S T A R T U P

P R O C E D U R E

B A S I C M O D E

M A I N T E -

N A N C E

C A L I B R A T I O N

M O D E

M E N U S T R U C T U R E

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Basic Mode

In Basic Mode you can measure and generate/simulate signals. There are two separately configurable windows available. Basic Mode is often used for testing connections before starting the actual calibration procedure of an instrument.

Stepping and Ramping tools enable generating/simulating signals that vary with time.

All main functions of Basic Mode are described in part B of this manual.

Part C concentrates on Basis Mode’s higher level functions and additional information.

Maintenance

This main function handles calibrator configuration settings. Additionally there is the possibility to recalibrate MC5-IS (requires a

password). Maintenance level subjects are handled in Part C of this Manual.

Calibration Mode

MC5-IS’ main duty is calibrating instruments. Therefore very special attention was directed on this matter when creating the calibrator. MC5-IS may be used as a stand-alone calibrator i.e. all instrument data and calibration history data is saved in MC5-IS’ own memory. Optionally MC5-IS also communicates with calibration software.

MC5-IS supports the use of instruction texts. They help the technician to perform the calibration as fluently as possible. You may enter three kinds of instruction texts: St arting Guide, Adjusting Guide and Finishing Guide. Additionally , calibration notes can be entered after the calibration procedure.

More calibration related information is available in Part D of this manual.

Calibration Results

The graphical representation as well as numeric data of the calibration results may be viewed in MC5-IS. Transferring the results to QCAL

calibration software makes it possible to view the results in

PC environment. More information concerning calibration results is presented in Part

D of this manual.

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General

Help Function

The Help function is not seen in the picture of the menu structure because it is not a separate “branch” but a utility available in almost any situation.

If you need help, just press the key. A window with related help pops up.

2 2 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 0 1 2 : 1 5

V o l t a g e

E T : L o w V L o w V . S e n s o r M e a s .

B a s i c M o d e i s t h e f o c a l p o i n t o f M C 5 ' s m e n u s t r u c t u r e . A d v a n c e d f u n c t i o n s a r e i n D / M e n u a n d C / O t h e r s .

T o m e a s u r e , g e n e r a t e o r s i m u l a t e , s e l e c t Q u a n t i t y a n d P o r t f r o m W i n d o w 1 S e t u p o r W i n d o w 2 S e t u p m e n u

U s e r G u i d e : P a r t B M e a s u r i n g P a r t B G e n e r a t i n g / S i m u l a t i n g

H E L P

C l o s e

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The User Interface

The main elements of the User window can be seen in the following picture:

All possible elements are not included in the previous picture, but the important ones are discussed in the following chapters.

The Status Bar

The Status Bar at the top of the display is visible all the time. It is divided into four main sections.

The first (leftmost) section displays the charge level of the battery. The battery symbol is replaced by a plug symbol ( ) if you are using the battery charger. The second section displays the time and date. The third section displays the temperature measured with the optional environment sensor, if the sensor is connected to MC5IS.

The fourth section (rightmost) section displays additional information in the form of symbols, like:

• An hourglass when MC5-IS is working on something that takes

time.

• A question mark when an error occurred.

Note that the fourth section is empty for most of the time. The symbols are visible only when needed.

C l o s eW i n d o w 1 W i n d o w 2 M E N UM o d e

O t h e r s

S e t u p S e t u p

0 . 4 5 2 1

m b a r

( g a u g e )

A l a r m <

P 1 : I N T 2 C / - 1 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 2 b a r

M a x i m u m v a l u e : 1 . 1 2 6 2 b a r

0 . 1 1 2

2 C u r r e n t

b a r

P r e s s u r e

E : C u r r e n t M e a s u r e m e n t

Q u a n t i t y [ P r e s s u r e ]

[ P 1 : I N T 2 C ]

[ E n g . U n i t ]

U n i t [ b a r ]

F u n c t / P o r t

D i s p l a y M o d e

k P a

P a b a r p s i m m H

m m H g

1 3 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 1 1 0 : 4 6

H A R T

T y p e [ g a u g e ]

P r e s s u r e M o d u l e

P r e s s u r e

Z e r o

I n t e r n a l t e m p e r a

M i n i m u m v a l u e : 0 . 0 0 0 0

M e a s u r e m e n t r e a d i n g

D i s p l a y a r e a d i v i d e d i n t o W i n d o w 1 a n d 2

M e n u

P o p - u p l i s t

P r e s e n t s e l e c t i o n

I n d i c a t o r f o r m u l t i p l e m e n u p a g e s

S t a t u s B a r

F u n c t i o n k e y b a r

B a t t e r y ' s c h a r g e l e v e l

A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n

I n d i c

a t o r f o r m u l t i p l e m e n u p a g e s

S p e c i a l M e a s u r e m e n t

E x t r a I n f o

A d d i t i o n a l d a t a r o w s :

S e c t i o n s :

1 2 4

T i m e & D a t e

E x a m p l e o f S t a t u s

B a r a p p e a r a n c e

2 1 . 3 ° C

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General

The Function Key Bar

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.

Menus

The Function Key for opening the menu is always D/Menu. The same key is used when closing the menu. If a menu is not needed for the current subject, the fourth Function Key is used for other needs.

If the opened menu has several pages, the menu’s uppermost and/or lowermost item includes an up/down triangle. In that

case, use the

and

keys

to browse through the available menu pages. A menu option is selected with the numeric keys to . Selecting a menu option results in one of the following events:

1. An immediate action follows and the menu closes automatically, e.g. when selecting the

Zero Pressur e Module option

in the picture above.

2. A pop-up list opens for selecting one of the available options. The current selection is displayed inside brackets in the menu.

Use the

and

keys, the

and

keys or the same numeric key that opened the pop-up list to scroll the list. To select an option in the pop-up list, use either the

key or the

key. To close the pop-up menu without selecting anything,

press the

key or the D/Close Function Key.

3. Another menu with new options replaces the previous menu. Sometimes the Function Keys can also open another menu. In the previous picture, the Window 1 setup menu is opened. In this case Function Key

B/Window 2 Setup and Function

Key C/Others can be used for opening other menus.

4. A new window opens for, e.g. viewing additional information or for configuring the selected task.

m b a r

( g a u g e )

A l a r m <

0 . 5

b a r

S p e c i a l M e a s u r e m e n t [ N o n e ]

[ - - ( - - ) ]

F u n c t i o n a n d P o r t I n f o

A l a r m

S e c o n d

E x t r a I n f o

P o r t I n f o

C l o s e M E N UM o d e

O t h e r s

W i n d o w 1 W i n d o w 2

S e t u p S e t u p

[ P 2 : E X T 1 0 0 ]

S e c o n d p o r t

C l o s e M E N UM o d e

O t h e r s

0 . 7 0 8 3 4

m b a r

( g a u g e )

A l a r m <

P 1 : I N T 2 C / - 1 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 2 b a r

0 . 5

0 . 4 3 7 4

2 C u r r e n t

b a r

P r e s s u r e

E : C u r r e n t M e a s u r e m e n t

Q u a n t i t y [ P r e s s u r e ]

[ P 1 : I N T 2 C ]

[ E n g . U n i t ]

U n i t [ b a r ]

F u n c t / P o r t

D i s p l a y M o d e

1 0 . 0 4 . 2 0 0 2 1 6 : 2 0

H A R T

P r e s s u r e T y p e [ g a u g e ] Z e r o P r e s s u r e M o d u l e

W i n d o w 1 W i n d o w 2

S e t u p S e t u p

C l o s e

C a l i b r a t i o n

S t o p

M E N U

M o d e

F i e l d

M o d e R a m p i n g

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The Display Area

The layout of the display area varies according to the needs of the active tasks/settings. The following pictures give an overview of typical elements seen in different display area layouts.

Basic Measurement/Generation:

The display area is divided into two windows with informative texts and numeric measurement/generation values.

A border surrounding a numeric value indicates that the field is editable. It is, e.g. a generation field for entering generation values.

If several editable fields are visible, choose the active field with the cursor keys or the

B/Field Function

Key.

Calibration:

The display area is divided into three windows during a calibration.

The first window displays data related to the instruments input signal. The second corresponding data related to the output signal.

The third window displays the error graph. The error graph is also seen among calibration result data.

Configuration Window:

There are plenty of configuration windows in MC5-IS. The picture beside is the configuration window for Ramping settings.

The common thing for all configuration windows is that they reserve the whole display area for the configuration fields.

Use the cursor keys to move between fields.

2 2 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 0 8 : 0 6

F r e q u e n c y

C u r r e n t

E T : F r e q u e n c y G e n .

E : C u r r e n t M e a s u r e m e n t

A m p l i t u d e [ V p p ]

p o s . s q u a r e k H z

5 . 0 0

1 . 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 . 9 8 3 7

M o d e

C a l i b r a t i o n

M E N U

m A

F i e l d

2 2 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 0 8 : 1 4

I n p u t

E r r o r 0 . 4 0

O u t p u t

P t 1 0 0 =3 8 5 ° C ( I T S 9 0 )

1 1 . 9 9 2 5

- 0 . 0 5 % o f s p a n

5 0 . 0 0

P a u s e

A c c e p t

F o r c e

0 % 5 0 % 1 0 0 %

R T D T e m p e r a t u r e [ E T : S i m u l . ]

C u r r e n t [ E : M e a s . ]

m A

2 2 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 0 8 : 3 7

R A M P I N G

C a n c e l S t a r t

Q u a n t i t y P o r t

W a i t i n 0 % R i s e T i m e W a i t i n 1 0 0 % F a l l T i m e

R e p e a t s 0 = c o n t i n u o u s

R a n g e 0 %

1 0 0 %

C u r r e n t E : I ( g e n )

2 1 2 2

8 . 0 0 0 0 1 6 . 0 0 0 0

s s s s

m A

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General

Tables:

Tables are used, e.g. when viewing calibration results in numeric format. Tables reserve the whole display area.

The tables are often larger than the display . In that case there are small arrows added to the table borders. They indicate that more information may be seen by using the arrow keys.

The

and

keys scroll the list

one line at a time. The

and

keys scroll the list one page at a time (if applicable).

Hint. If the table has more columns than

can be seen, use the numeric keys to quickly jump to corresponding column.

Help window:

The help window is a special window. It displays help text that the user called using the

key.

Display Area Elements that are Used for Editing Dat a

There are four different fields/elements that are used for editing data in the display area. Use the

B/Field Function Key to move

between editable fields in Basic Mode. In configuration windows, use the cursor keys.

Numeric Fields

There are two ways to start editing a numeric field:

1. Press a numeric key ,

key. Then the entered value replaces the old value.

2. Press the

key or the C/Edit Function Key available in some configuration windows. Then you can edit the old value. New digits appear at the end of the old value.

Accept the new value by pressing the

key . To discard the edited

2 2 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 0 8 : 4 7

B a c k

P a g e

N e x t

M E N U

1 2 . 0 2 . 2 0 0 0 1 0 : 2 9 - A s F o u n d - P a s s e d

I n p u t

[ V ]

- 0 . 0 0 0 0 2 0 . 9 9 9 9 6 1 . 9 9 9 9 8

3 . 0 0 0 0 4 . 0 0 0 0 5 . 0 0 0 0 6 . 0 0 0 0 7 . 0 0 0 0 8 . 0 0 0 0 9 . 0 0 0 0 9 . 9 9 9 9 9 . 0 0 0 0 8 . 0 0 0 0

O u t p u t

[ V ]

- 0

. 0 0 0 0 5

0 . 9 9 9 9 6

2 . 0 0 0 0 3 . 0 0 0 1 4 . 0 0 0 1 5 . 0 0 0 2 6 . 0 0 0 1 7 . 0 0 0 1 8 . 0 0 0 1 9 . 0 0 0 2

1 0 . 0 0 0 1

9 . 0 0 0 2 8 . 0 0 0 2

E r r o r

[ % ]

0 . 0 0 3 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0

0 2 0 . 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 2 0 . 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 2 0 . 0 0 2 0 . 0 0 2 0 . 0 0 2

1 2

2 2 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 0 1 2 : 1 5

V o l t a g e

E T : L o w V L o w V . S e n s o r M e a s .

B a s i c M o d e i s t h e f o c a l p o i n t o f M C 5 ' s m e n u s t r u c t u r e . A d v a n c e d f u n c t i o n s a r e i n D / M e n u a n d C / O t h e r s .

T o m e a s u r e , g e n e r a t e o r s i m u l a t e , s e l e c t Q u a n t i t y a n d P o r t f r o m W i n d o w 1 S e t u p o r W i n d o w 2 S e t u p m e n u

U s e r G u i d e : P a r t B M e a s u r i n g P a r t B G e n e r a t i n g / S i m u l a t i n g

H E L P

C l o s e

K e y s

L o c k

M o d e

B a s i c

R a n g e 0 %

1 0 0 %

4 . 0 0 0 0 1 6 . 0 0 0 0

m A

R a n g e 0 %

1 0 0 %

4 . 0 0 0 0 2 0 _

m A

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value, use the A/Cancel Function Key. See also Part B for special features concerning numeric fields when generating a signal.

Notes. You cannot add more digits if the length of the number is at its

maximum limit. Use the

C/ÍDelete Function Key to remove un-

wanted digits first and then enter the new digits. The dual function of the keys:

and

is not available in a

numeric field. The keys only represent numbers.

Text fields

Press any of the numeric keys or the

C/Edit Function Key available

in some configuration windows to start editing a text field. Then the menu with the available characters opens for selecting.

Use the numeric keys (1 to 7) to select the character. Use the cursor keys to move the cursor in the text field.

Select the character with the

the

key. Use the C/ÍDelete Function Key to remove unwanted characters.

If the character you want to use is not seen in the list of available characters, try the

or the

key

to see more alternatives. Accept the new text with the D/Accept Function Key. To discard

(cancel) the edited text, use the A/Cancel Function Key.

P o s i t i o n I D

P T 1 0 6 . 1

1 6 . 1 0 . 2 0 0 0 1 5 : 2 1

% o f s p a n 0 . 5 0 0 . 3 0 0 . 1 0 0 . 1 0

C a n c e l D e l e t e A c c e p t

D E F

G H I J K L

M N O P Q R

S T U V W X

Y Z Å Ä Ö O

Æ Ë Ï Ü Â Ê

Î Ô Û Ç ß

A B C

D e v i c e I D

D e v i c e N a m e

E r r o r C a l c . M e t h o d

R e j e c t i f

A d j u s t i f

D o n o t A d j u s t i f

A d j u s t t o

< <

P T 1 0 6 . 1

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General

Drop Down Lists

Drop Down Lists are used when there is a limited amount of preset values. Y ou have to select one of the available options. The list of available options is displayed either below or above the Drop Down List field.

A Drop Down List opens when you press the

key or any of the numeric keys or the C/Edit Function Key available in some configuration windows. Small arrows in the upper right and/or lower right corner indicates that the list is longer than the visible part.

Use either the cursor keys

and

or the

and

keys to scroll

through the available options. Select one of the options with the

key or the

key.

Pop-up Lists

Pop-up Lists are similar to Drop Down Lists except that Pop-up Lists appear in conjunction with menus. There’s a picture of a Popup List in chapter The User Interface on page 17.

Scrolling a Pop-up List can be done with an additional way (compared Drop Down Lists): Each time you push the numeric menu key that opened the Pop-up List, the cursor advances one step.

Selection Lists

Selection lists are used when you have to choose one of several options. Selection lists are often large, thus almost reserving the whole window. Selection lists can be longer than the visible part. When the cursor (the row with the inverted text) is on the bottom and you press the

key, the list scrolls and dis-

plays more options. The

and

keys scroll the list one line at a time. The

and

keys to scroll the

list one page at a time (if applicable). Select one of the options with the

C/Select Function Key or either the

key or the

key.

M e a s u r e d

I n p u t M e t h o d

M e a s u r e d

K e y e d C o n t r o l l e d

M e a s u r e d

I n p u t M e t h o d

1 6 . 1 0 . 2 0 0 0 1 5 : 2 1

P O S I T I O N / D E V I C E I D

1 0 1 - X L - 0 0 1 . 1 1 1 2 - T T - 0 0 3 . 1

E S w P T 1 0 6 . 1 P T 1 1 2 . 1 2 P T 1 1 2 . 1 5 - 1 P T 1 1 2 . 1 5 - 2 P T 1 1 2 . 1 6 T I

1 1 2 - T T - 0 0 7 . 1

B a s i c M o d e

M E N U

V V

D e v i c e I D

T T 1 1 2 . 0 9

P o s i t i o n N a m e

P r o d u c t t e m p e r a t u r e

C a l i b r a t e d

2 2 . 0 2 . 2 0 0 0

S e l e c t

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MC5-IS’ Modularity and Options

MC5-IS includes several optional modules both in hardware and firmware. This makes it possible to buy a calibrator with capabilities according to current requirements. If additional needs arise later on, add more modules to your MC5-IS and you will have a tool that suits all demands.

Hardware Modules/Options

All MC5-IS’ are built around the Base Unit (BU). All other modules are optional, but at least one of the optional hardware modules has to be available in order to measure/generate/simulate a signal.

There are some limits on the total amount of certain modules/ connectors. See chapter The Upper Panel on page 5 for additional information concerning this matter.

E module’s HART communication requires that the respective firmware option is installed.

MODULE DESCRIPTION

Base Unit (BU)

Required module. Includes the case, display, keyboard, battery pack, common electronics as well as a connector for an external pressure module (

PX1

) and the

serial communication connector (RS232).

Internal Pressure Modules

(P1, P2 and P3)

Modules with positive and compound gauge pressure measurement capability and a barometric module enabling also absolute pressure measurement together with other modules.

External Pressure Module connector

(

PX1

)

Connection for external modules capable of measuring high pressures up to 1000 bar (approx. 14500 psi).

Electrical Module (E)

Voltage, low voltage, current and frequency measurement. Also pulse counting, switch testing, HART communication

and current

sink.

Electrical and Temperature Module (ET)

Resistance, RTD and thermocouple measurement/simulation. Low voltage measurement/generation. Voltage, frequency and pulse generation. Current sink

Internal Reference Junction Module (RJ)

Internal reference junction compensation for thermocouple measurement/simulation. Cannot be used without the ET Module.

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General

Other Connectable Devices

MC5-IS’ connector for External Pressure Modules (EXT) allows the use of additional pressure modules. This possibility increases the measurable pressure range from the range available using only the internal modules.

Firmware Options

The standard firmware shipped with MC5-IS is capable of performing all normal measurement, generation/simulation and calibration tasks. The optional tools give you additional features that enhance MC5-IS’ functionality.

The following firmware options are already available (valid when this manual was printed):

• Special temperature sensors

• Communication with QCAL® software

• HART communication (Requires the E module)

• Multichannel datalogging

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Safety

MC5-IS’ case is water/dust proof (IP65). The battery pack does however have holes to enable proper ventilation and heat transfer. So be careful when working in wet conditions.

Opening of the casing of MC5-IS is not allowed due to ATEX safety reasons.

The materials of MC5-IS’ case withstand normal industrial conditions. MC5-IS endures shocks with the help of the built in impact protectors

Internal pressure modules with a measuring range of 6 bar (90 psi) or less are overpressure protected. If the measurement pressure of a pressure module exceeds the module’s maximum pressure value, the overpressure protector vents excess pressure through a hole in the rear of the case.

Ex Information and Approvals

Please read the separate leaflet entiled (in English) Safety Information for Beamex MC5-IS Intrinsically Safe Multifunction Calibrator. The leaflet includes the same safety information in several

languages.

Ex Approvals:

Safety

ATEX IEC

0537

II 1 G

EEx ia IIC T4 (Ta = -20 … 50°C) VTT 07 ATEX 033X

Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (Ta = -20 … 50°C) IECEx VTT 07.0002X

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General

Safety Precautions and Warnings

MC5-IS calibrator is a precision calibration tool that should be used by skilled people. Working with MC5-IS involves the usage of pressure, temperature 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 MC5-IS only if you are certain of that it can be used safely. Safe use of MC5-IS is no longer possible if one or more of the following cases are true:

• When the case of MC5-IS is evidently damaged

• When MC5-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 while 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.

General Warnings

Use only cables provided by Beamex when connecting MC5-IS to a PC. Replace faulty cables with new ones from Beamex.

MC5-IS uses a rechargeable Battery Pack. They are 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. T o avoid danger, use only the original charger and never recharge in a gastight container.

The charger should be used indoors and in a safe area only. The ambient temperature should not exceed 35 °C (95 °F) during use.

To avoid interference: When connecting instruments to MC5IS, use shielded cables if the cable length is more than three meters (approx 10 feet).

Warnings Concerning the use of Electrical Modules (E and ET)

The measurement and generation terminals of MC5-IS are protected against over voltage and over current as far as it has

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been possible without affecting the accuracy. The circuits are designed so, that you can connect a voltage source 30VDC/ 215mA or max. 1 W between any terminals without damaging the device. However, long exposure to this kind of stress may affect the accuracy.

Although there is a galvanic isolation between MC5-IS’ ET and E modules, it is for functional purposes only. The max. 30 V restriction applies between these modules too.

Maximum output voltage from MC5-IS’ terminals is below 16 V . If you, however, connect together voltages from the ET and E sections or if you connect external voltages to MC5-IS, the resulting voltage may be high enough to be hazardous.

General Warnings Concerning Pressure Measurement

The accessory polyurethane hose supplied with an MC5-IS with pressure modules is rated to the maximum pressure of 20 bar at 21°C (290 psi at 70°F). Applying higher pressure can be hazardous.

To avoid damaging the calibrator, use hand tightening only when connecting the pressure measurement hoses (max. torque 5 Nm). If the use of tools is required to secure the connection (typically pressure modules with a pressure range of 20 bar or more), 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.

Always use the pressure media stated in the module’s sticker . Using unsuitable pressure media may destroy the pressure module. The internal module’s sticker is located at the rear of MC5-IS. External modules have the sticker on the module itself.

Never exceed the maximum pressure of a pressure module, be it internal or external. The pressure module’s maximum pressure is stated on the module’ s sticker. The maximum pressure of external modules is also mentioned in the Instruction Leaflet that is provided with the external module.

Never plug a hose with your hands or put the hands in front of a gas spray coming from a leakage. A gas bubble in the blood circulation can cause death.

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General

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 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 certain 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.

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Service

MC5-IS may only be serviced by Beamex or a Beamex authorized service. Contact:

BEAMEX OY AB Ristisuonraitti 10 FIN-68600 Pietarsaari FINLAND

E-mail: service@beamex.com

Opening of the casing of MC5-IS is not allowed due to ATEX safety reasons.

There are, however a few things that anyone using MC5-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 web page dedicated to MC5-IS and see what it says about firmware versions and downloads.

All you need is a Personal Computer and the Computer communication cable that connects MC5-IS to one of the serial ports in your PC.

Remember to backup all the instrument data in MC5-IS, using e.g. a calibration management software. Also check for possible release notes accompanying the updated file.

Recalibrating MC5-IS

Only laboratories approved by Beamex may recalibrate MC5-IS. Contact Beamex or your local representative for information concerning the recalibration of MC5-IS. Contact information is on the first pages of this User Guide.

The Battery Charger

The charger is not intended to be serviced. When unusable it can be thrown away according to local waste disposal regulations.

Service

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General

Cleaning MC5-IS

If MC5-IS needs cleaning, use cloth soaked with a mild solution of tall oil soap (pine soap). Wait a few minutes and then rinse using a cloth moistened with pure water. Never use any strong detergents.

Cleaning the Contact s of the Internal Reference Junction Module

The contacts of the Internal Reference Junction Block may need cleaning from time to time. The time period varies depending on the environment MC5-IS is used in.

Carefully open the cover of the Internal Reference Junction Block by using a screwdriver as a wrench. Now you can see the contacts. Remove all impurities and press back the cover. The cover is secured when you hear a click.

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Startup and Basic Operation

Things discussed in Part B:

••

• What happens during the

startup procedure.

••

• Measuring signals and doing

some special measurements.

••

• Generating/simulating signals.

••

• Step and Ramp functions.

••

• Alarm limits.

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Startup and Basic Operation

Starting MC5-IS

Startup Procedure

When MC5-IS is started, a startup picture appears. Af ter a self test, some basic information of the calibrator at hand appears in the lower part of the screen. If you want to view the calibrator information for a longer period, press the D/Wait function key. Then the calibrator information is visible until you press the D/Continue function key.

If a module’s version number cannot be seen, the module is not included in the MC5-IS at hand.

The calibration due date that is listed in the startup window is the earliest calibration due date for all connected modules. If the calibrator requires recalibration, MC5-IS stops at the calibrator information window and the text “

Calibrate Soon” appears below the

calibration due date row.

0 6 . 0 5 . 2 0 0 2 1 5 : 3 6

W a i t

S e r i a l n u m b e r

E m o d u l e v e r s i o n

C a l i b r a t i o n d u e d a t e

M a i n v e r s i o n

E T m o d u l e v e r s i o n

2 3 5 1 2 3 6 5

1 . 3 0

2 2 . 0 1 . 2 0 0 3

1 . 8 0

1 . 5 0

w w w . b e a m e x . c o m

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Basic Mode, Defined

Every time MC5-IS is switched on, the startup procedure ends in Basic Mode.

All non-calibration related measurements and generations are performed in the Basic Mode. Briefly: in Basic Mode MC5-IS works like a high quality multimeter. When returning from MC5-IS’ higher level operations (calibration, viewing of calibration results, calibrator and user configurations), you always return to the Basic Mode.

W h e r e s h o u l d I g o t o d a y . . .

B a s i c M o d e :

M e a s u r e m e n t G e n e r a t i o n . . .

In Basic Mode, the two available measurement/ generation/ simulation windows have default settings based either on factory settings or settings defined when MC5-IS was previously used.

The first time the D/Menu key is pressed, the

indoindo

indo

w 1 Setupw 1 Setup

w 1 Setup

menu is available. Other possible menus can be selected from the function keys: B/Window 2 Setup and C/Others. The latter function key opens a menu with some special functions and also includes the possibility to go to higher level operations.

Starting MC5-IS

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Startup and Basic Operation

Example of a Basic Mode screen with pressure measurement configured in Window 1 and current measurement configured in Window 2:

What can be done in Basic Mode

• Measure signals (*

• Generate signals (*

• Simulate signals (*

• Start special measurement

(min/max value etc.)

• Perform a Limit Switch Test

• Set alarm limits

• Use the ramping function

• Use the stepping function

*) Available options depend on the installed modules.

Next…

Measuring on page 35 Generating/Simulating on page 56 Special Measurements on page 51 Alarm Limit Settings on page 71 Special Generations on page 67.

2 2 . 0 5 . 2 0 0 0 8 : 3 3

P r e s s u r e

C u r r e n t

P 2 : I N T 2 0 C / - 1 . 0 0 0 0 . . . 2 0 . 6 8 4 0 b a r g

E : C u r r e n t M e a s u r e m e n t

g a u g e b a r

2 . 6 4 7 5

1 2 . 4 7 3 1

M o d e

C a l i b r a t i o n

M E N U

m A

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Measuring

All measurements in Basic Mode require that you first select the Window to be used (Commands: Start with D/Menu and continue either with A/Window 1 Setup or B/Window 2 Setup). Each measurement has its own unique 1/Quantity and 2/Function/Port set- tings in their window’s menu. The other window menu settings, e.g. measuring unit, refine the measurement characteristics.

When presenting measurements in this manual, the first paragraph tells the module (or modules) that is/are required for the measurement. Because of MC5-IS’ modularity you may or may not have the required module. If the module is not included in your MC5-IS, the

QuantityQuantity

Quantity and 2/

Function/PFunction/P

Function/P

oror

t settings needed for the measure-

ment are not available as choices in the pop-up lists. Each measurement also has at least one picture with a circle around

some of MC5-IS’ terminals, like the one below.

The circle indicates active terminals for each

QuantityQuantity

Quantity and

Function/PFunction/P

Function/P

oror

t setting in the window menu.

If the picture has more than two terminals circled, then the lighter part is somehow optional. In the following picture, the HART terminal is optional during current measurement.

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H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

T / C , L o w V

H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

m e a s / s i n k

C o m

H A R T

Measuring

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Startup and Basic Operation

Warning! Do not apply voltage higher than 30 V/215 mA (max. 1 W) be-

tween any terminals.

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Pressure Measurement

See chapter Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure on page 89 for more information on pressure measurement and internal/external pressure modules.

Required settings Options/description

Quantity Pressure Pressure Type g gauge pressure or

abs absolute pressure.

The available pressure types may be restricted because of the selected pressure port / pressure module. For more information concerning pressure types, see chapter Pres-

sure Type on page 89 .

Using Internal Modules

Select an internal pressure module port with a suitable measuring range and with an ability to measure the required pressure type:

Port P1: INTxxxx

P2: INTyyyy or P3: INTzzzz.

Using External Modules

Select an external pressure module port with a connected pressure module and a suitable measuring range and with an ability to measure the required pressure type, e.g.

Port PX1: EXTxxxx

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H A R T

m e a s / s in k

V , ,

V ,

1

s i n k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

I o : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

R , R T D

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s im

T / C , L o w V

H A R T

m e a s / s in k

V , ,

V ,

1

s i n k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

I o : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

R , R T D

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a sm e a s / s im

Note. The external pressure modules of MC5 (a non-IS model of MC5-IS)

may be connected to MC5-IS in safe area only.

Measuring

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Startup and Basic Operation

Connecting and Removing External Pressure Modules

An external pressure module may be connected and removed at any time. If a removed module was part of an active measurement, MC5-IS automatically changes the measurement to a suitable internal pressure module. MC5-IS also emits a “beep” to inform you of the fact that the external pressure module used for pressure measurement was disconnected.

Zeroing a Pressure Module

If the selected 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 (

D/Menu, A/Window 1 Setup or B/Window 2 Setup) and select menu option 7/Zero Pres- sure Module. If a secondary pressure module is active in the se-

lected window, a pop-up menu will appear for choosing either to zero the primary or the secondary pressure module.

NOTE! Zeroing a pressure module is especially important when the

operating position of MC5-IS is changed or the location of MC5IS 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 MC5-IS (e.g. placed on a table top).

Next…

Special Measurements on page 51 Alarm Limit Settings on page 71 Special Generations on page 67 Calibration, see Part D.

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Current Measurement

The current measurement terminals are located in the E module. The maximum current is 100 mA.

Required settings Options/description

Quantity Curr ent Funct/Port E: I(meas)

The active terminals are shown in the picture below.

Notes. Check the polarity of your connections. The arrows in the previous

picture describe the correct flow of current. If you are using a transmitter with HART capability, make also a

connection to MC5-IS’ HART terminal. For more information concerning HART connections, see Appendix 1, chapter Connecting MC5-IS and a HART Instrument on page 131. Information concerning current measurement parallel to a test diode can be found in part C, chapter Current Measurement Parallel to a T est Diode,

Connections on page 97.

Next…

Current Sink on page 58 Special Measurements on page 51. Alarm Limit Settings on page 71. Calibration, see Part D.

T / C , L o w V

H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

m e a s / s i n k

C o m

H A R T

Measuring

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Startup and Basic Operation

Voltage Measurement

The E module has terminals for low voltage measurement within the range ±250 mV and terminals for voltage measurement within ±30 V range. The ET module also has low voltage measurement terminals with a range of ±250 mV. The ET module terminals are also used when measuring/simulating thermocouples using an external Reference Junction.

Required settings Options/description

Quantity Voltage Funct/Port ET: LowV(mea), E: LowV(mea) or E: V(meas)

MC5-IS displays the measured low voltage in the selected window.

Hint! Low voltage measurement can be used for non-standard thermo-

couple measurement. You will see the measured temperature in millivolts and need a table to convert the measured millivolt value to corresponding temperature values. In this case, use copper extension cords to connect the non-standard thermocouple to MC5-IS’ terminals.

Measuring Low V oltages

Select either Function/port ET: LowV(mea) or E: LowV(mea) and choose a suitable unit. The following pictures display the active terminals for both available ports.

ET: LowV(mea), ±250 mV:

E: LowV(mea), ±250 mV:

T / C , L o w V

H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

T / C , L o w V

H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

C o m

L o w V

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Measuring Voltages up to ±30 V

Select Function/port E: V(meas) and choose a suitable unit.

MC5-IS displays the measured voltage in the selected window.

Warning! Do not apply voltages higher than 30 V between any of MC5-IS’

terminals.

Next…

Voltage Generation on page 60 Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature) on page 49 Special Measurements on page 51. Alarm Limit Settings on page 71. Calibration, see Part D.

T / C , L o w V

H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

C o m

Measuring

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Startup and Basic Operation

Resistance Measurement

Resistance measurement terminals are located in the ET module. Required settings Options/description

Quantity Resistance Funct/Port ET: R(meas)

The following picture displays the active terminals:

The two leftmost terminals are used in 2wire systems. MC5-IS automatically checks the connection and displays the found wiring system (2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire) in the measuring window. For more information concerning wiring options, see Resistance and RTD Measurement, Connections on page 95.

Note. If the measured resistance value is infinite or very high (> 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.

Next…

RTD and Resistance Simulation on page 64 RTD Measurement (Temperature) on page 48 Special Measurements on page 51. Alarm Limit Settings on page 71. Calibration, see Part D.

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H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

R , R T D

3 w

4 w

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Switch State Sensing

The switch state detection terminals are located in the E module. Required settings Options/description

Quantity Switch Funct/Port E: Switch (selected automatically when the

corresponding Quantity setting is activated )

Also check the Sound setting. The option

Change means that MC5-IS beeps every

time the switch changes its state. When using options Open or Closed the sound is continuously on when the switch is open respectively closed.

The contact should be free of external potential. If this is not possible, use DC voltage within the range -10 V to +30 V.

MC5-IS shows voltages above approx. +0.5 V as open contact and voltages below approx. +0.5 V as closed contact.

Hint! Switch state detection may also be used for binary signal detection.

Next…

Limit Switch Test on page 44 Calibration, see Part D.

T / C , L o w V

H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

C o m

Measuring

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Startup and Basic Operation

Limit Switch Test

A limit switch test displays the opening and closing point of a limit switch. MC5-IS supports limit switch testing of any type of limit switches as long as MC5-IS is able to either measure or generate/ simulate the switch’s input signal and is also capable of detecting the switch state.

Notes. This limit switch test is a restricted version compared to the limit

switch test available in Calibration Mode. This test gives you the current switch status and the approximates of the latest opening and closing points. The limit switch test in Calibration Mode offers more accurate results and additionally, statistical data of repeated switch tests. More of the Calibration Mode limit switch test in Part D of this manual.

In Basic Mode MC5-IS does not support limit switch testing when simulating resistance or an RTD sensor. The limit switch test in Calibration Mode also supports resistance and RTD sensor input.

Performing the Limit Switch Test

Configure, e.g. Window 1 to either measure or generate/simulate the switch’s input signal (Function keys D/Menu and

A/W indow 1 Setup in Basic Mode) and

Window 2 for switch state detection (Function keys D/Menu and B/Window 2 Setup in Basic Mode). It doesn’t matter which window is assigned for which function as long as both the switch’s input signal and the switch state are available for MC5-IS.

Slowly change the switch’s input signal and watch how the “

Opened @” and “Closed

@” data is updated as the switch changes

its state.

0 7 . 0 1 . 2 0 0 2 1 5 : 0 4

V o l t a g e

S w i t c h

E T : V o l t a g e G e n e r a t i o n

E : S w i t c h S e n s e

M e a s u r e m e n t V

1 . 8 7 0 0 0

C l o s e d

M o d e

C a l i b r a t i o n

R a m p i n g

S t o p

M E N U

O p e n e d @ V C l o s e d @ V

1 . 8 6 7 1 2

0 . 9 8 5 4 9 1 . 2 9 9 9 0

F i e l d

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Note. The accuracy of the “Opened @” and “Closed @” values depend

greatly on the change rate of the switch’s input signal.

Hint. If you use MC5-IS to generate/simulate the switch’s input signal,

you can use ramping to create changing input signals for the switch under test.

Where to find more information when measuring a switch’s input signal…

Pressure Measurement on page 37 Using External Modules on page 37 Voltage Measurement on page 40 Current Measurement on page 39 Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature) on page 49 RTD Measurement (Temperature) on page 48

Where to find more information when generating a switch’s input signal…

Voltage Generation on page 60 Current Sink on page 58 Thermocouple Simulation on page 65 Ramping on page 69

Measuring

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Startup and Basic Operation

Frequency Measurement

The frequency measurement terminals are located in the E module. Required settings Options/description

Quantity Freq. Funct/Port E: f(meas)

Also check the Unit setting. MC5-IS compares the external potential

against an adjustable reference voltage (

Trigger Level, range: -1 … +15 V) when

measuring the frequency.

Next…

Switch State Sensing on page 43 Pulse Counting on page 47 Frequency Generation on page 62 Calibration, see Part D.

T / C , L o w V

H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

C o m

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Pulse Counting

The pulse counter terminals are located in the E module. Required settings Options/description

Quantity Pulses Funct/Port E: Pls(count)

Also check the Trigg.Edge setting. MC5-IS compares the external potential

against an adjustable reference voltage (

Trigger Level, range: -1 … +15 V) when

counting pulses.

The counter may be cleared (zeroed) by selecting

D/Menu, 6/Clear

counter.

Next…

Frequency Measurement on page 46 Switch State Sensing on page 43 Pulse Generation on page 63 Calibration, see Part D.

T / C , L o w V

H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

C o m

Measuring

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Startup and Basic Operation

RTD Measurement (Temperature)

RTD-measurement terminals are located in the ET module. Required settings Options/description

Quantity RTD-Temp. Funct/Port ET: RTD(mea) Sensor Type Available RTD sensors

The following picture displays the active terminals:

Note. If the measured resistance value is infinite or very high (> 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.

Next…

RTD and Resistance Simulation on page 64 Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature) on page 49 Resistance Measurement on page 42 Special Measurements on page 51. Alarm Limit Settings on page 71. Calibration, see Part D.

T / C , L o w V

H A R T

m e a s / s i n k

V , ,

V ,

  



s in k

C o m

R , R T D

L o w V

M E A S U R EO U T P U T

E T E

T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

m e a s / s i m

R , R T D

3 w

4 w

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Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature)

Thermocouple measurement terminals are located in the ET module. Required settings Options/description

Quantity T/C-Temp Funct/Port ET: TCi(mea) (for the internal Reference Junction), or

ET: TCx(mea) (for other RJ compensation methods) Sensor Type Available thermocouples Reference Junction Depends on the Function/Port setting.

See subsequent chapters.

Second port Available only if RTD sensor is not used as the Reference

Junction compensation method.

Internal Reference Junction

MC5-IS’ Internal Reference Junction Module is an optional module. To use the Internal Reference Junction, select Function/ Port ET: TCi(mea). The Reference Junction compensation method Internal is automatically selected.

External Reference Junction

To use an External Reference Junction, select Function/Port ET: TCx(mea) and choose one of the available Reference Junction compensation methods: Entered,

0°C or available RTD sensors.

Additional information is found in chapter Internal Reference Junction on page 91.

Additional information is found in chapter External Reference Junction on page 92.

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S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

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Startup and Basic Operation

Note. MC5-IS has a comprehensive set of predefined sensor types. Addi-

tional sensor types are available as options.

Warning! If you connect an RTD sensor to the ET module’s

R, RTD con-

nectors, there is no galvanic isolation between the thermocouple and the RTD sensor.

Next…

Thermocouple Simulation on page 65 RTD Measurement (Temperature) on page 48 Voltage Measurement on page 40 Special Measurements on page 51. Alarm Limit Settings on page 71. Calibration, see Part D.

Problems with thermovoltage measurement? See Error situations on page 94.

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Special Measurements

Special measurements are extra utilities that can be activated to perform a special function alongside the normal measurement.

Only one of the special measurements may be activated at a given time for each window/quantity . Activating another special measurement deactivates the earlier special measurement in the same window (or the earlier special measurement using the same quantity).

All special measurements are started similarly:

• Select

D/Menu and when necessary, B/Window 2 Setup.

• As the special measurement setting command is located in the window setup’s submenu, select either the numerical key

or the cursor key

to open the submenu.

• Then select 1/Spec ial Measurements and the type of spe- cial measurement from the provided pop-up list (or deactivate a special measurement by selecting the option “None”).

Some of the special measurements do not require any additional information. They start immediately after they are activated. Rate

of Change Measurement, Special Filtering and Resolution , Re- dundant Measurement and Deviation Measurement do however

need some additional information. Therefore when you activate them you will have to enter the required additional information before the special measurement is started.

Notes. Special measurements are only available in Basic Mode. If you change any of the main settings of the measurement (

Quan-

tity, Funct/Port), the defined special measurement is deactivated.

To zero/restart a special measurement without altering any main measurement settings, do the same menu commands you used for starting the special measurement.

Special Measurements

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Startup and Basic Operation

Mathematical Special Measurements

Mathematical special measurements may be assigned to all measurements.

Minimum value

Start the minimum value measurement by selecting:

D/Menu and B/Window 2 Setup, if needed,

1/Special Measurements, Minimum Reading.

Maximum value

Start the maximum value measurement by selecting:

D/Menu and B/Window 2 Setup, if needed,

1/Special Measurements, Maximum Reading.

Min/Max value

Start the minimum/maximum value measurement by selecting:

D/Menu and B/Window 2 Setup, if needed,

1/Special Measurements,

Min/Max Readings.

Rate of Change

Start the rate of change measurement by selecting:

D/Menu

and B/Window 2 Setup, if needed,

1/Special Measurements, Rate of Change….

Before the special measurement is started MC5-IS prompts for the rate of change unit which can be selected from the following options: 1/s, 1/min and 1/h.

2 2 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 0 1 3 : 2 2

R A T E O F C H A N G E M E A S U R E M E N T

Q u a n t i t y P o r t U n i t

R a t e o f C h a n g e U n i t

T / C - t e m p e r a t u r e E T : T C i ( m e a s ) ° C

1 / s

S t a r tC a n c e l E d i t

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Special Filtering and Resolution

Start using special filtering and resolution by selecting:

D/Menu

and B/Window 2 Setup, if needed,

1/Special Measurements, Filter and Resolution….

Select the Time Constant setting and how many decimals should be cut off from the actual resolution of the current measurement. The filter is a 1

order digital filter.

None means “No additional filter-

ing” and “Use the modules own resolution” respectively. Note. Y ou cannot “worsen” the resolution to less than one significant digit.

Deviation Measurement

In deviation measurement the reading of the main port is compared to a reference value. The reference value is subtracted from the reading of the main port.

St art the deviation measurement by selecting:

D/Menu

and B/Window 2 Setup, if needed,

1/Special Measurements, Deviation Meas….

You can enter the reference value when you start the special measurement mode.

Note. Keep in mind that when the displayed 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.

1 9 . 0 5 . 2 0 0 0 1 3 : 5 5

S P E C I A L F I L T E R I N G A N D R E S O L U T I O N

Q u a n t i t y P o r t U n i t

T i m e C o n s t a n t

T / C - t e m p e r a t u r e E T : T C i ( m e a s ) ° C

D e c i m a l s

- 2

T h e s e t t i n g - 1 , f o r i n s t a n c e , m e a n s o n e l e s s d e c i m a l s .

S t a r tC a n c e l E d i t

2 2 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 0 1 3 : 3 2

D E V I A T I O N M E A S U R E M E N T

Q u a n t i t y P o r t

M e a s u r e d e v i a t i o n f r o m t h e v a l u e

T / C - t e m p e r a t u r e E T : T C i ( m e a )

2 2 . 0 0 0 0

° C

S t a r tC a n c e l E d i t

Special Measurements

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Startup and Basic Operation

Special Measurements Using Two Ports Simultaneously

The following special measurements only apply when two ports are simultaneously used in the same window. The Second Port set- ting in the window’s setup menu allows you to select another port for the same window. The Second Port setting is enabled depending on selected quantity and available modules.

Difference Measurement

In difference measurement the difference between the reading of the main port and the second port is calculated. The reading of the second port is subtracted from the reading of the main port.

Start the difference measurement by selecting:

D/Menu and B/Window 2 Setup, if needed,

1/Special Measurement, Difference Meas….

Notes. Difference measurement is not available as an option in the list of

special measurements, unless two measurement ports are activated in the same window.

No setting window appears, but the calculated difference is displayed in the special measurement row.

The measurement value of the second port may be assigned to the

Extra Info row at the bottom of the window.

Keep in mind that when the displayed difference reading is small compared to the actual reading, a significant part of the difference value may be measurement error. See the specifications for measurement errors at the actual measurement level.

If the measuring spans of the selected ports are different, make sure you do not exceed the measurement range of either port.

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Redundant Measurement

In redundant measurement the measurements of the main port and the second port are compared with each other . If the readings differ more than the entered limit value, MC5-IS gives an audible alarm.

Start the redundant measurement by selecting:

D/Menu and B/Window 2 Setup, if needed,

1/Special Measurement, Redundant Meas….

You can enter the allowed deviation between the two measurements when you start the special measurement mode.

Notes. Redundant measurement is not

available as an option in the list of special measurements, unless two measurement ports are selected for use in the same window. The measurement value of the second port is displayed on the special measurement row. You may assign the allowed deviation value to be displayed on the

Extra info row at the

bottom of the window.

When setting the allowed difference, take the accuracies of the measurements into account.

If the measuring spans of the selected ports are different, make sure you do not exceed the measurement range of either port.

2 2 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 0 1 3 : 4 1

R E D U N D A N T M E A S U R E M E N T

M a i n M e a s u r e m e n t

Q u a n t i t y

P r e s s u r e

0 . 0 0 1 0 0

b a r

P o r t

P 1

S e c o n d M e a s u r e m e n t

Q u a n t i t y

P r e s s u r e

P o r t

P 2

W h i l e d i s p l a y i n g t h e m a i n m e a s u r e m e n t , c o m p a r e s i t t o t h e s e c o n d a n d a l a r m s i f r e a d i n g s d i f f e r m o r e t h a n

S t a r tC a n c e l E d i t

Special Measurements

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Startup and Basic Operation

Generating/Simulating

General

MC5-IS is capable to perform the following generation/simulation functions:

• Voltage generation

• Frequency and pulse generation

• Thermocouple simulation

• RTD and resistance simulation

• Sink Current

Generation/simulation in Basic Mode require that you first select the Window to be used (Commands: Start with

D/Menu and con-

tinue either with A/Window 1 Setup or B/Window 2 Setup). Each generation/simulation has its own unique 1/Quantity and 2/Func-

tion/Port settings in their window’s menu. The other window menu

settings (generation/simulation unit etc.) refine the generation/simulation characteristics.

The presentation of each generation/simulation begins with a paragraph defining the modules that include terminals required for the generation/simulation (Most generated/simulated signals are done with the ET module but current generation may also be done with the E module). Because of MC5-IS’ modularity you may or may not have the required module. If the module is not included in your MC5-IS, the

1/Quantity and 2/Function/Port settings needed for

the generation/simulation are not available as choices in the popup lists.

Each generation/simulation also has at least one picture with a circle around some of MC5-IS’ terminals, like the one below.

The circle indicates active terminals for each 1/Quantity and

2/Function/Port setting in the window menu.

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Warnings! When selecting a generation/simulation function, MC5-IS al-

ways start s with zero output (not when simulating a resistance). This is done to prevent damages in the connected instrument.

Be careful when increasing the generated/simulated signal. If an instrument that cannot withstand the generated signal is connected to MC5-IS, the instrument may get seriously damaged.

Changing the V alue of the Generated/Simulated Signal

Move the field indicator on the display until it surrounds the value of generated/simulated signal (use the B/Field Function Key or the cursor keys).

Enter the new value using the numeric keys. You may cancel the editing by pressing the A/Cancel Function Key. The C/ÍDelete Function Key removes the rightmost digit.

Accept the new value by pressing either the

key or the

D/OK

Function Key. Note.

The dual function of the keys:

and

is not available in a

generation field. The keys only represent numbers.

Fine Tuning the Generated/Simulated Signal

Press either of the left or right arrow keys (

or ) to start the Fine Tuning of the selected numeric field. Then one of the digits in the number in underlined indicating which digit can be fine tuned. If needed, press the left or right arrow buttons again to select another digit for Fine Tuning.

To change the value of the undelined digit, use the up and down arrow keys (

). The changes take effect immediately.

T o end Fine Tuning, press either the C/Edit Function Key (to enter a number using the numeric keys) or the

D/Close Function Key.

Notes. Y ou cannot exceed the minimum/maximum limit of the quantity with

the Fine Tuning utility. The fine tuned value follows the resolution properties of the gener-

ated/simulated quantity.

1 0 0 0 . 0 0

Generating/Simulating

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Startup and Basic Operation

Current Sink

MC5-IS has a possibility to sink current, i.e. MC5-IS acts as a device controlling the flow of current while a external device generates the supply voltage for the loop, both in the E and the ET module. The maximum current it 25 mA.

Required settings Options/description

Quantity Current Funct/Port ET: I(control) or E: I(control)

Using the ET module’s output terminals

When sinking current using the ET module’s output terminals, select Funct/

Port option ET: I(control). The following

picture displays the active terminals:

Note. If you are simultaneously using the ET module’s output terminals

and some of the ET module’s measuring terminals, there is no galvanic isolation between the measuring circuit and the current sinking circuit.

Using the E module’s output terminals

Select Funct/Port option E: I(control) to sink current using the E modules terminals. Active terminals:

Note.

The output current of the E module is a “pure” analog signal without any embedded HART signal.

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P o : 1 4 5 m W

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Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

4 w m e a s

3 w m e a s

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m e a s / s i n k

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Notes applying to both the ET: I(control) and the E: I(control) ports: Check the polarity of your connections. The arrows in the previous

pictures describe the correct flow of current. If the loop resistance of the external circuit is too high or infinite, the

message “O.LOAD” is displayed until the load is reasonable.

Warnings! To avoid damages to MC5-IS' electronics, first select the cor-

rect Quantity and Function/Port. Then connect the circuit including the external supply to MC5-IS.

Make sure that you don’t exceed the maximum current allowed by the instrument under test.

If you open the mA generation loop, MC5-IS tries to maintain the current by decreasing the internal impedance. 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.

Next…

Current Measurement on page 39 Special Generations on page 67 Calibration, see Part D.

Generating/Simulating

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Startup and Basic Operation

Voltage Generation

The ET module has terminals for voltage generation within -2.5 …+10 V range and terminals for low voltage sensor simulation with the range ±250 mV . The low voltage terminals are also used when measuring/simulating thermocouples using an external Reference Junction.

Required settings Options/description

Quantity Voltage Funct/Port ET: V(gen) or ET: LowV(sim)

Generating V oltages between +10 V and -2.5 V

Select Function/port ET: V(gen) and choose a suitable unit.

MC5-IS displays both the set value and the internally measured value for the generated voltage in the selected window. Max. output current is 1 mA.

Low V oltage Generation

Select Function/port ET: LowV(sim) and choose a suitable unit. The max. output current is 5 mA.

MC5-IS displays both the set value and the internally measured value for the generated voltage in the selected window.

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S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

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3 w m e a s

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Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

T / C W IR E S O N L Y

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3 w m e a s

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Note. If the resistance of the external circuit in voltage generation is very

low (obvious short circuit), the message “O.LOAD” is displayed until the load is reasonable.

Hint! Low voltage generation can be used when calibrating instruments

with millivolt input. You can use it also to simulate special thermocouples not defined in MC5-IS. If you simulate a thermocouple in millivolt mode, you must convert from temperature to millivolts manually.

Warning! If you short circuit the voltage output, MC5-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 overvoltage. For the same reason, always enter 0 V output before connecting the circuit.

Next…

Voltage Measurement on page 40 Thermocouple Simulation on page 50 Special Generations on page 67 Calibration, see Part D.

Generating/Simulating

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Startup and Basic Operation

Frequency Generation

The frequency generation terminals are located in the ET module. Required settings Options/description

Quantity Freq. Funct/Port ET: f(gen)

Also check the Unit and Waveform settings.

MC5-IS generates sine or square wave with given amplitude and frequency. Sine can only be generated above 40 Hz. When generating a square wave, the output DClevel can be set to symmetric or all positive.

The amplitude (V

) setting range is:

0.01 V to 5 V both for all positive wave and for symmetrical wave.

Next…

Pulse Generation on page 63 Frequency Measurement on page 46 Special Generations on page 67 Calibration, see Part D.

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S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

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Pulse Generation

The pulse generation terminals are located in the ET module. Pulse generation is similar to square wave frequency output, but it generates a predefined count of all positive or symmetric pulses.

Required settings Options/description

Quantity Pulses Funct/Port ET: Pls(gen)

Also check the Polarity setting. Enter the amount of pulses MC5-IS should

generate in the pulse generation window. Also enter the amplitude and frequency to be used.

The pulse generation starts immediately after the amount of pulses value is entered.

Note. If you change the frequency after the pulse generation has started,

the frequency is adjusted during the current cycle, but the frequency is not correct until the next cycle.

Next…

Frequency Generation on page 62 Pulse Counting on page 47 Special Generations on page 67.

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S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

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P o : 1 4 5 m W

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Generating/Simulating

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Startup and Basic Operation

RTD and Resistance Simulation

MC5-IS mimics the RTD or the resistor to be measured by the instrument under test. The instrument under test generates the current for the resistance measurement. MC5-IS controls the voltage across its terminals so that the resistance (voltage to current ratio) corresponds to the simulated temperature or resistance. MC5-IS can simulate resistance between 1 to 4000 ohm.

RTD and resistance simulation terminals are located in the

ET module.

Required settings Options/description

Quantity RTD-Temp. (for RTD simulation)

Resistance (for resistance simulation)

Funct/Port ET: RTD(sim) (for RTD simulation)

ET: R(sim) (for resistance simulation)

Sensor Type Available RTD sensors. Only needed

when doing RTD simulation.

The correct resistance value is between the resistance simulation terminals of the calibrator. Use of 2-, 3- or 4-wire connection is up to the receiver instrument. 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, but use only the two leftmost R, RTD terminals.

Notes. In RTD and resistance simulation MC5-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 “H.CURR”. Respectively, if the measurement current is so low that it may affect the accuracy, the message “L.CURR” is displayed.

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.

Next…

Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature) on page 49 RTD Measurement (Temperature) on page 48 Resistance Measurement on page 42 Special Generations on page 67 Calibration, see Part D.

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T / C I N T . R J

S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

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P o : 1 4 5 m W

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Thermocouple Simulation

MC5-IS is able to mimic a thermocouple at given temperatures. This property is called thermocouple simulation. It enables checking and calibration of temperature indicators, recorders, transmitters and other equipment related to temperature measurement with a thermocouple probe.

In thermocouple simulation the original thermocouple is disconnected from the instrument under test and replaced with MC5-IS. To the instrument under test MC5-IS appears as a thermocouple at the given temperature.

Thermocouple simulation terminals are located in the

ET module.

Required settings Options/description

Quantity T/C-Temp Funct/Port ET: TCi(sim) (for the internal Reference Junction), or

ET: TCx(sim) (for other RJ compensation methods) Sensor Type Available thermocouple types Reference Junction Depends on the Function/Port setting.

See subsequent chapters.

Internal Reference Junction

MC5-IS’ Internal Reference Junction Module is an optional module. To use the Internal Reference Junction, select Function/ Port ET: TCi(sim). The Reference Junction compensation method Internal is automatically selected.

External Reference Junction

To use an External Reference Junction, select Function/Port ET: TCx(sim) and choose one of the available Reference Junction compensation methods: Entered,

0°C or available RTD sensors.

Additional information is found in chapter Internal Reference Junction on page 91.

Additional information is found in chapter External Reference Junction on page 92.

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S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

U o : 1 6 V

Io : 2 4 m A

P o : 1 4 5 m W

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3 w m e a s

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T / C W IR E S O N L Y

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S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S I M U L A T E

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P o : 1 4 5 m W

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Generating/Simulating

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Startup and Basic Operation

Notes. If the resistance of the external circuit in thermocouple simulation is

very low (obvious short circuit), the message “O.LOAD” is displayed until the load is reasonable.

Check that the instrument under test is set for the same thermocouple type as selected in MC5-IS. If the type is not one of the available types, you should simulate in millivolt mode and convert from temperature to millivolts manually. More information concerning millivolt generation is in chapter Voltage Generation on page

60.

Wire-wound thermocouple temperature indicators and recorders are calibrated 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 MC5-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 42.

Warning! If you short circuit the thermocouple simulation output, MC5-

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 ET module’s R, RTD connectors, there is no galvanic isolation between the thermocouple and the RTD sensor.

Next…

Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature) on page 49 RTD and Resistance Simulation on page 64 Special Generations on page 67 Calibration, see Part D.

Problems with thermovoltage simulation? See Error situations on page 94.

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Special Generations

Manual change of generated signals is sometimes a restriction. Therefore MC5-IS includes Stepping and Ramping as standard utilities for creating automatically alternating output signals (special generations).

To be able to start the definition of a special generation, a suitable generation/simulation field has to be active in the Basic Mode Window. If a generation/simulation is not started, select

D/Menu and

either A/Window 1 Setup or B/Window 2 Setup to configure a generation/simulation. For more information on how to configure a generation/simulation, see chapter Generating/Simulating on page 56 and its subchapters.

Notes. Only one of the special generations may be active at a given time. Special generations are available only in Basic Mode.

Opening the Step or Ramp Configuration Window

Open the window setup menu for the generation/ simulation quantity that you want to configure a Stepping function for.

The menu commands are:

•

D/Menu

• and

B/Window 2 Setup, if needed,

• Press the numeric key

to open

the second menu page

• Choose

3/Step, Ramp and

• Either 1/Step or 2/Ramp in the next menu.

1 2 . 0 4 . 2 0 0 2 1 2 : 5 2

E T : V o l t a g e G e n e r a t i o n

E : S w i t c h S e n s e

? ? ? ? ? ? ?

O p e n

S w i t c h

M e a s u r e m e n t , V - - - - - - -

V o l t a g e

O p e n e d @ V C l o s e d @ V

- - - - - - -

1 2 . 0 4 . 2 0 0 2 1 2 : 5 1

E T : V o l t a g e G e n e r a t i o n

E : S w i t c h S e n s e

? ? ? ? ? ? ?

O p e n

S w i t c h

M e a s u r e m e n t , V - - - - - - -

V o l t a g e

O p e n e d @ V C l o s e d @ V

- - - - - - -

1 2 . 0 4 . 2 0 0 2 1 2 : 5 1

E T : V o l t a g e G e n e r a t i o n

E : S w i t c h S e n s e

? ? ? ? ? ? ?

O p e n

S w i t c h

M e a s u r e m e n t , V - - - - - - -

V o l t a g e

O p e n e d @ V C l o s e d @ V

- - - - - - -

Q u a n t i t y [ V o l t a g e ]

F u n c t i o n / P o r t [ E T : V ( g e n ) ]

U n i t [ m A ]

H A R T

S e t u p

W i n d o w 2

M E N U

C l o s e

S e t u p

W i n d o w 1

O t h e r s

D i s p l a y M o d e [ E n g . U n i t ]

A l a r m [ - - ( - - ) ]

F u n c t i o n a n d P o r t I n f o

E x t r a I n f o

S e t u p

W i n d o w 2

M E N U

C l o s e

S e t u p

W i n d o w 1

O t h e r s

S p e c i a l M e a s u r e m e n t s [ N o n e ]

S t e p , R a m p

S e c o n d P o r t I n f o

M E N U

C l o s e

S t e p

R a m p

B a c k

Special Generations

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Startup and Basic Operation

Stepping

Configure the Stepping settings according to your needs. The following pictures are examples of stepping configurations. The graph below the configuration window displays the result of the settings.

Note that because of the

StarStar

Star

ting pointting point

ting point

setting, the first repeat of the leftmost example is limited to a small starting step and only two full steps. Generally: if the stepping settings limit the first repeat to only a fraction of a full repeat it is still calculated as one repeat.

You may enter either the Step Size or the

Number of Steps. Because these values

depend on each other, the value of the other field is calculated whenever you make any changes. Also, you can only enter an integer as the Number of Steps value. If you

enter a step size that results in a non-integer value for the Number of Steps field, MC5-IS displays a dashed line instead of a value for the Number of Steps field. This indicates that the size of the step that reaches the 100 % range limit is smaller than the defined step size. See the rightmost example.

To stop stepping press the Function Key

C/Stop Stepping. This applies for both a

continuous stepping (

peapea

pea

tsts

ts field set to

zero) and a stepping with a predetermined amount of repeats (max. value 65535).

The Stepping configuration windows shown below can are opened as described in chapter Opening the Step or Ramp Con- figuration Window on page 67.

2 4 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 1 1 0 : 1 0

S t o p

R a m p i n g

F i e l d

S T E P P I N G

Q u a n t i t y P o r t

S t e p p i n g M o d e

S t e p T i m e R e p e a t s

S t a r t i n g P o i n t

S t e p S i z e N u m b e r o f S t e p s D i v i s i o n o f S t e p s

R a n g e

V o l t a g e E T : V ( g e n )

U p

1 . 0 0

3 F r o m p r e s e n t

1 . 0 0 4 L i n e a r

4 . 0 0 0 0 8 . 0 0 0 0

0 %

1 0 0 %

S t a r tC a n c e l

0 = c o n t i n u o u s

E d i t

S T E P P I N G

Q u a n t i t y P o r t

S t e p p i n g M o d e

S t e p T i m e R e p e a t s

S t a r t i n g P o i n t

S t e p S i z e N u m b e r o f S t e p s D i v i s i o n o f S t e p s

R a n g e

V o l t a g e E T : V ( g e n )

U p / D o w n

0 . 5 0

0 F r o m 0 %

1 . 5 0

- - - - - - -

L i n e a r

4 . 0 0 0 0 8 . 0 0 0 0

0 %

1 0 0 %

2 4 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 1 1 0 : 1 4

0 = c o n t i n u o u s

S t o p

R a m p i n g

F i e l d

S t a r tC a n c e l E d i t

V o l t a g e , V

T i m e , s

10- 1 5 1 0 1 4

S t a r t

V o l t a g e , V

T i m e , s

10- 1 5 1 0 1 4

S t a r t

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Warning! Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the

allowed input range of the connected instrument. MC5-IS determines the limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port, not the connected instrument.

Ramping

The Ramping configuration windows shown below can are opened as described in chapter Opening the Step or Ramp Con- figuration Window on page 67.

Configure the ramping settings according to your needs. The following pictures are examples of ramping configurations. The graphs presented after the configuration windows display the result of the settings.

zero) and a ramping with a predetermined amount of repeats (max. value 65535).

To stop ramping press the Function Key

C/Stop Ramping. This applies for both a

continuous ramping (Repeats field set to

R A M P I N G

2 4 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 1 1 0 : 2 2

Q u a n t i t y P o r t

R i s e T i m e W a i t i n 1 0 0 % F a l l T i m e

R e p e a t s 0 = c o n t i n u o u s

R a n g e

V o l t a g e E T : V ( g e n )

1 1 2

4 . 0 0 0 0 8 . 0 0 0 0

0 %

1 0 0 %

W a i t i n 0 %

S t o p

R a m p i n g

F i e l d

S t a r tC a n c e l E d i t

2 4 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 1 1 0 : 2 5

V o l t a g e E T : V ( g e n )

5 0 0

4 . 0 0 0 0 8 . 0 0 0 0

0 %

1 0 0 %

R A M P I N G

Q u a n t i t y P o r t

R i s e T i m e W a i t i n 1 0 0 % F a l l T i m e

R e p e a t s 0 = c o n t i n u o u s

R a n g e

W a i t i n 0 %

S t o p

R a m p i n g

F i e l d

S t a r tC a n c e l E d i t

V o l t a g e , V

T i m e ,

10- 1 5 1 0 1 4

S t a r t

V o l t a g e , V

T i m e ,

10- 1 5 1 0 1 4

S t a r t

Special Generations

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Startup and Basic Operation

Note. MC5-IS actually makes the ramp in small steps. The steps are as

small as possible, slower ramps use smaller steps.

Warning! Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the

allowed input range of the connected instrument. MC5-IS determines the limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port, not the connected instrument.

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Alarm Limit Settings

Each main measurement in a window may have alarm limits settings. MC5-IS supports “higher than”, “lower than”, “high rate” and “low rate” alarms.

To set the alarm limits, open the window settings menu of the window where the measurement is active (starting from the Basic Mode:

D/Menu followed by A/Window 1 Setup or B/Window 2 Setup if

needed). As the alarm setting command is located in the window setup’s submenu, select the numerical key

to open the submenu.

Open the alarm setting window by selecting

2/Alarm.

m b a r

( g a u g e )

A l a r m <

0 . 5

b a r

S p e c i a l M e a s u r e m e n t [ N o n e ]

[ - - ( - - ) ]

F u n c t i o n a n d P o r t I n f o

A l a r m

S e c o n d

E x t r a I n f o

P o r t I n f o

C l o s e M E N UM o d e

O t h e r s

W i n d o w 1 W i n d o w 2

S e t u p S e t u p

S e c o n d P o r t [ P 2 : E X T 1 0 0 ]

C l o s e

M E N UM o d e

O t h e r s

0 . 7 0 8 3 4

m b a r

( g a u g e )

A l a r m <

P 1 : I N T 2 C / - 1 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 2 b a r

0 . 5

0 . 4 3 7 4

2 C u r r e n t

b a r

P r e s s u r e

E : C u r r e n t M e a s u r e m e n t

Q u a n t i t y [ P r e s s u r e ]

[ P 1 : I N T 2 C ]

[ E n g . U n i t s ]

U n i t [ b a r ]

F u n c t / P o r t

D i s p l a y M o d e

1 0 . 0 4 . 2 0 0 2 1 5 : 5 6

H A R T

P r e s s u r e T y p e [ g a u g e ] Z e r o P r e s s u r e M o d u l e

W i n d o w 1 W i n d o w 2

S e t u p S e t u p

2 2 . 0 9 . 2 0 0 0 1 5 : 2 1

A L A R M S E T T I N G S

Q u a n t i t y P o r t

A l a r m s a c t i v a t e d

A l a r m , w h e n t h e M e a s u r e m e n t

a n d / o r

R T D - t e m p e r a t u r e E T : R T D ( m e a )

2 4 1 9

< >

° C

A l a r m , w h e n t h e R a t e o f C h a n g e

a n d / o r

? ? ? ? ? ? ? 1

< >

1 / h

Y e s

C a n c e l

L i m i t

C l e a r

O KE d i t

Alarm Limit Settings

Page 80

Startup and Basic Operation

The Alarms activated field makes it possible to deactivate the alarm limits without clearing the limits.

Set the limits as required. Individual alarm limits may be disabled by clearing the alarm limits using the B/Clear Limit Function Key. The “<“ (lower than) limit may have a higher value than the “>” (higher than) limit. In that case MC5-IS emits an alarm when the measurement is inside the range specified by the alarm limits.

Note. Remember to set/check also the rate alarm unit if you set any rate

alarms.

Appearance of the alarm settings.

The alarm settings can be seen as symbols in the measuring window and in the window setup menu as follows:

Symbol Definition

[ - - ( - - )] No limit settings [< - ( - - )] Low limit is set [ - > ( - - )] High limit is set [< > ( - - )] Low and high limits are set [> < ( - - )] Low and high limits are set. Low > High [ - - ( < - )] Low rate limit is set [ - - ( - > )] High rate limit is set [ - - ( < > )] Low and high rate limits are set [ - - ( > < )] Low and high rate limits are set. Low > High [< > ( < > )] All limits are set.

Acknowledging alarms

When an alarm limit is exceeded, MC5-IS emits an audible alarm. To acknowledge the alarm, press any button. If you do not press a button, the alarm sound is automatically silenced in a few seconds. The active alarm limit is underlined in the measurement window as long as the alarm limit is exceeded.

H i g h a l a r m l i m i t

L o w a l a r m l i m i t :

H i g h a l a r m l i m i t

L o w a l a r m l i m i t :

A L A R M

N o a l a r m

L o w a l a r m l i m i t

H i g h a l a r m l i m i t

L o w a l a r m l i m i t

H i g h a l a r m l i m i t

A L A R M

M e a s u r e d v a l u e

Page 81

Advanced Operation and Configurations

Things discussed in Part C:

• How to configure MC5-IS to suit

your requirements.

• Advanced Utilities available in Ba-

sic Mode.

• Additional information: Useful dur-

ing pressure measurement, thermocouple measurement/simulation and resistance/RTD measurement/simulation.

Page 82

Advanced Operation and Configuration

Configuring the Calibrator

A group of settings are available in MC5-IS’ Others menu’s Main-

tenance option. The following chapters tell how you can change

them and what the default settings are.

Settings

The settings window has two pages. To open the settings window starting from Basic Mode, press D/Menu, C/Others and 1/Set-

tings. The leftmost picture is the settings page that opens first.

You can scroll between the pages using the B/Next Page Function Key.

Note. All changes in settings become valid immediately.

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SETTINGS

Date Format Time Format

Language Auto-off Delays (0=never) [min]

Calibrator

Sound Volumes

Key Click Alarm Attention Outside Span Error

h:mm 24h English

Low High Medium Medium Low

dd.mm.yyyy

Page

Edit

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Net Frequency

50 Hz

Temperature Unit Temperature Scale

°C ITS90

SETTINGS

Page

Edit

Page 83

Date Format

A drop down list of available date formats: dd.mm.yyyy, yyyy.mm.dd and mm.dd.yyyy.

The default format is “dd.mm.yyyy”.

Time Format

A drop down list of available time formats. 24 hour format: h:mm 12 hour format: h:mm am/pm.

The default setting is the 24 hour format.

Language

A drop down list of available User Interface languages. The default language is English.

Auto-Off Delay for the Calibrator

Wait time before auto power off is executed.

The default setting is “0” (never).

Volume Settings

MC5-IS has individual volume settings for the following sounds:

Sound Default value *Key Click Medium

*Alarm Medium *Attention Medium Outside Span Medium Error Medium

All settings have three different possible values (Low, Medium, High). The ones starting with an asterisk (*) may also be set to “Off”.

Line Frequency

Select the setting that suits the local line frequency (50 or 60 Hz).

Note that wrong line frequency setting affects the accuracy of MC5-IS.

The default setting is “50 Hz”.

Temperature Unit

Select either °C (Centigrade) or °F (Fahrenheit) as the temperature unit.

The default setting is “°C”.

Temperature Scale

MC5-IS supports the use of both international temperature scales: ITS90 and the older IPTS68. Select which one of them is in use.

The default setting is “ITS90”.

Configuring the Calibrator

Page 84

Advanced Operation and Configuration

Setting Time and Date

To change the time and date (starting from Basic Mode), press

D/Menu, C/Others, 2/Maintenance and 2/Time/Date.

Notes. The date must always be given in dd.mm.yyyy format no matter

what the configured date format is. The time must always be given in the 24 hour format no matter

what the configured time format is. The date and time will be updated when you press the D/Accept

Function Key.

25.09.2000 8:57

TIME/DATE SETTINGS

Date (dd.mm.yyyy)

Time (hh:mm:ss)

825570922

2000

Cancel AcceptEdit

Page 85

Advanced Utilities

All the subsequent chapters:

• Display Mode Settings on page 77

• Transmitter/Switch Simulation on page 80

• Data Logging on page 83

describe the use of additional features that are available in MC5IS. Some of the utilities are firmware options and/or they require some additional hardware before they can be utilized.

Display Mode Settings

By default, MC5-IS displays all measurement, generation and simulation data in engineering units. In Basic Mode you can also select some special Display Modes. To change the Display Mode, select the Window setup menu (Commands: D/Menu and

B/Window 2 Setup, if needed) and

choose 3/Display Mode. All of the available special Display

Modes are described in the subsequent chapters.

Note. All special Display Modes are reset to Engineering Units Display

Mode if the quantity or port of the window(s) assigned to the special Display Mode are changed.

Warning! Be careful not to mistakenly read a value shown in special Dis-

play Mode as a value shown in Engineering Units. MC5-IS always displays the true measurement in the window’s lowermost row (Extra Info row) when a special Display Mode is active.

26.04.2002 14:01

P2: INT20C/-1.0 ... 20.7 bar g

E: Current Measurement

gauge

bar1.0357

8.3524 mA

Current

Pressure

Quantity [Pressure]

Function/Port [P2: INT20C]

Unit [bar]

HART

Setup

Window 2

Setup

Window 1

Others

Display Mode [Eng. Units]

Pressure Type [gauge]

Zero Pressure Module

Eng. Units

Scaling Percentage Error

Advanced Utilities

Page 86

Advanced Operation and Configuration

Scaling

In scaling, the measuremed/generated/simulated value is displayed in another, user defined quantity/unit. Start scaling as described in chapter Display Mode Settings on page 77.

When selecting Scaling Display Mode, the following configuration window appears:

SCALING

26.04.2002 14:02

Quantity Port

Pressure P1:INT2C

Measured Range

kPa

Stop

Ramping

Field StartCancel Edit

0 %

100 %

kPa

0.000

100.000

Scaled Mode Scaled Unit

Scaled Range

0 %

100 %

4.000

20.000

Transfer Function Linear

Current

SCALING

30.05.2002 10:09

Quantity Port

Pressure P1:INT2C

Measured Range

kPa

Stop

Ramping

Field StartCancel Edit

0 %

100 %

kPa

0.000

100.000

Scaled Mode

Custom Units

Scaled Unit Scaled Range

0 %

100 %

1.00

5.00

Transfer Function Linear

Gallons/min

Decimals

You can scale the quantity either to a quantity that already exists in MC5-IS or select Custom Units from the Scale Mode field. Then you can manually enter any unit to the Scale Unit field (see the leftmost picture above).

When scaling is active in a Basic Mode window, the window contains the text “SCALED”. The true value is displayed in Extra Info row. If the Extra Info row was assigned to some other measurement before scaling was started, the other measurement is automatically stopped.

Note. Remember to set the amount of decimals to be displayed for a

Custom Unit. The default value is 3.

30.05.2002 10:10

P2: INT20C/-1.0 ... 20.7 bar g

E: Current Measurement

Gallons/min

20.088

8.3217

Current

Pressure

Measurement bar

1.004

Mode

Calibration

SCALED

Page 87

Displaying Values in Percentage

In Percentage Display Mode the measured/generated/simulated values are displayed as percentage of a user defined range.

Start the Percentage Display Mode as described in chapter Display Mode Settings on page 77 and enter the Measured Range.

The true value is displayed in the Extra Info row.

Displaying Error Values

The Error Display Mode utilizes both of Basic Mode’s windows. The measured/generated/simulated values of both windows are treated as percentages of user defined ranges. The input value is considered as the “correct” value and the output value should follow the input value, while taking the Transfer Function into account.

The window from which Error Display Mode is invoked is considered as the instrument’s output signal and the other window as the input signal.

Start the Error Display Mode as described in chapter Display Mode Settings on page 77. Enter the Measured Range for both the input and the output signal, the Error Calculation Method and the Transfer Function (input/output correlation).

The true output value is displayed in the Extra Info row.

Note. The Error Display Mode is only available for a Basic Mode window

set for measuring a quantity.

PERCENTAGE

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Quantity Port

Pressure P1:INT2C

Measured Range

kPa

Stop

Ramping

Field StartCancel Edit

0 %

100 %

kPa

0.000

100.000

ERROR DISPLAY

26.04.2002 14:29

INPUT Port

Pressure P1:INT2C

Measured Range

kPa

Stop

Ramping

Field StartCancel Edit

0 %

100 %

kPa

0.000

100.000

Transfer Function Linear

Error Calc. Method % of span

OUTPUT Port

Current E: I(meas)

Measured Range

0 %

100 %

4.000

20.000

Window

Advanced Utilities

Page 88

Advanced Operation and Configuration

Transmitter/Switch Simulation

MC5-IS’s Basic Mode includes a possibility to simulate a transmitter and a switch.

To start a Transmitter or a Switch simulation, configure Window 1 to measure a signal (transmitter input) and and Window 2 to either generate or simulate a signal (transmitter output), then select

D/Menu and C/Others and 6/Transmitter/Switch Simula-

tion.

A pop-up list appears where you can select whether you want to simulate a transmitter or a switch.

Note. To be able to start the Transmitter/Switch Simulation, both Ba-

sic Mode windows need to be configured accordingly. If, e.g. window 2 is not assigned for generating/simulating a signal, MC5-IS can not start transmitter simulation.

18.04.2002 15:15

P2: INT20C/-100 ... 2068 kPa g

E: Current Source/Sink

gauge

kPa0.02

Current

Pressure

End

Measurement mA

4.0000

Pause

4.0000

Setup

Window 2

Setup

Window 1

Others

Data Logging

Settings

Maintenance HART

Settings

Transmitter/ Switch Simulation

Communication

Transmitter Function

Switch Function

Page 89

Transmitter Simulation

Start the Transmitter Simulation as described in chapter Transmitter/Switch Simulation on page 80. If the settings of the Basic

Mode windows suit Transmitter Simulation, a configuration window similar to the lower left picture is shown.

TRANSMITTER SIMULATION

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INPUT Port

Pressure P1:INT2C

kPa

Stop

Ramping

Field StartCancel Edit

100 %

kPa

0.000

100.000

Transfer Function

0 %

OUTPUT Port

Current E: I(control)

mA100 %

4.0000

20.000

0 %

Saturation Limit Output Values

mAMaximum

3.5000

23.000

Minimum

Linear

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P2: INT20C/ (0.00 ... 100.00 kPa g)

E: I(control)/ (4.0000 ... 20.000 mA)

gauge

kPa0.06

4.0000 mA

OUTPUT

INPUT

End

Measurement mA

4.0000

Pause

TRANSMITTER SIMULATION

Enter the input and output spans, the saturation limits and also the transfer function.

If the saturation limits differ from the range limits, MC5 extrapolates the output value based on the input value and the Transfer Function until the saturation limit is reached. Then if the input signal drifts farther from the input range, the output value stays at the saturation limit.

The upper right picture shows the Basic Mode window while Transmitter Simulation is active. The second row of both windows display the active port and the input/output range of the simulated transmitter.

Notes. To Zero a pressure module during Transmitter Simulation, Press

D/MENU and 7/Zero Pressure Module.

When pausing the Transmitter Simulation, you can change the generation/simulation signal as in Basic Mode.

Warning! Remember to scale the output signal of the Transmitter Simula-

tion so that the instrument connected to the output signal loop is not damaged.

Advanced Utilities

Page 90

Advanced Operation and Configuration

Switch Simulation

Start the Switch Simulation as described in chapter Transmitter/ Switch Simulation on page 80. If the settings of the Basic Mode

windows suit Switch Simulation, a configuration window similar to the lower left picture is shown.

SWITCH SIMULATION

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Stop

Ramping

Field StartCancel Edit

INPUT Port

Pressure P1:INT2C

kPa

50.000

40.000

OUTPUT Port

Voltage ET: V(gen)

5.0000

0.5000

Deactuated

Actuated

Deactuating

Actuating

Nominal Points

Switch Limits

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P2: INT20C/ (50.00/40.00 kPa g)

ET: V(gen)/ (5.000/0.500 V)

gauge

kPa52.034

5.0010

OUTPUT

INPUT

End

Measurement V

5.0011

Pause

SWITCH SIMULATION

Select the Switch Type and enter the actuating point and the deactuating point of the input signal. Also enter the output signal levels for an actuated output and a deactuated output.

The upper right picture shows the Basic Mode window while Switch Simulation is active. The second row of the upper window displays the active port and the actuating and deactuating points. The second row of the lower window displays the actuated and deactuated output of the switch.

Note. To Zero a pressure module during Switch Simulation, press

D/MENU and 7/Zero Pressure Module.

Warning! Remember to scale the output signal of the Switch Simulation

so that the instrument connected to the output signal loop is not damaged.

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Data Logging

General

The Data Logging utility is a firmware option that allows you to collect data using MC5-IS. The collected data may then be viewed, transferred to a personal computer (PC) and printed using a utility shipped together with MC5-IS if the Data Logging option is purchased.

The maximum amount of measuring channels can be up to seven (valid only if your MC5-IS includes a sufficient amount of measuring modules/ports).

Data Logging may be configured to collect data using different triggers and saving methods as described further on.

Configuring

To start configuring the Data Logging (starting from Basic Mode), press

D/Menu, C/Others, 5/Data Logging.

The upper part of the Data Logging configuration window is reserved for seven measurement channels and the lower part for general settings. The following subchapters describe how they are configured.

Assigning Measurement Ports to Channels

Move the cursor to one of the measurement channel rows in the Data Logging configuration window. Press C/Edit to open the following channel settings window: Select the measurement port first. The other settings depend on the port setting. To clear a channel, select port None in the channel settings window. To remove all channel settings, select D/MENU, 1/Clear All

Channels in the Data Logging con-

figuration window.

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Trigger

None

Save Method Interval [s]

Samples Time [h min s]

Periodic Instant Value

2 10

Mode

Basic

Logging

Data

Edit MENU

0 20

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Channel

Port Pressure Type

Unit

Abs

bar

P3:B

Cancel OKEdit

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General Data Logging Settings

Trigger

Available options: Periodic and Keyboard. When Keyboard is se-

lected, the fields Interval, Samples and Time are not needed and thus not shown.

Save Method

Options: Instant, Average, Minimum, Maximum, Min & Max and All values.

Interval

Accepted values: 1 to 3600 seconds. Enter the value as an integer.

Samples

Maximum amount of samples: 70000.

Time

Automatically calculated based on the Interval and Samples settings. Alternatively, by changing the Time settings, the Samples value is automatically changed to suit the new Time settings. Maximum value: 30 days (720 hours).

Notes. In addition to the previously mentioned limits, the maximum val-

ues of Samples and Time settings also depend on the available free memory. If you enter values that require more memory than is available, MC5-IS automatically replaces the entered value with the currently allowed maximum value.

When a data log is done, you can enter a name for the results.

Starting the Data Log

To start logging, select B/Data

Logging in the Data Logging con-

figuration window. Start the Logging by selecting C/Start Logging in the Logging window.

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Trigger

ET:RTD(mea) °C Pt100 α385

ET:TCi(mea) °C K NiCr/niAl

None

Save Method Interval [s]

Samples Time [h min s]

Periodic Instant Value

60 720

Mode

Basic

Logging

Data

Edit MENU

P3:B bar abs

0 0

Abs

bar1.0113

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Pt100 α385 °C

24.17

K NiCr/NiAl °C

24.39

Posit. kantti kHz

-------

Posit. kantti kHz

-------

Posit. kantti

kHz-------

Posit. kantti kHz

-------

Count 647 38802 s

Logging

Stop

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If the Trigger setting is Periodic, you can follow how the logging advances in the lower part of the window. Both the amount of samples to be logged and the remaining time is displayed. If the Trigger setting is Keyboard, accept the values by pressing the Function Key B/Accept Readings.

Now the lower part of the window displays the amount samples already logged and the time since the logging was started.

To stop/interrupt the logging, be it periodically triggered or triggered from the keyboard, select C/Stop Logging.

Viewing the Results

Opening the Log Results window can be done both from the Configuration window and the Logging window. Select D/MENU 2/View

Datalog Results. If you have

logged using more than two channels, use the

and

cursor keys to scroll through all the columns. Alternatively: use the numeric keys to quickly jump to a column. Re- moving Datalog results To remove a set of data logging results, select D/MENU 3/Remove Datalog

Data.

To remove all datalog results, select D/MENU 4/Remove All

Datalog Data.

Transferring the Results to a Personal Computer

A 32-bit Windows® software called MC5_Datalog.exe is shipped together with MC5-IS if you bought the Data Logging option. Start this software just as any other Windows® software.

All communication between the PC and MC5-IS is initiated from

MC5_Datalog.exe. More information of the software in Appendix 3.

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Just Testing - All values

Time

14:19:38 14:20:38

14:21:38 14:22:38 14:23:38 14:24:38 14:25:38 14:26:38 14:27:38 14:28:38 14:29:38 14:30:38 14:31:38 14:32:38

1: Instant

[bar]

1.0113

1.0112

1.0111

1.0110

1.0109

1: Average

[bar]

1.0113

1.0112

1.0111

1.0110

1.0109

1 2

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Additional Information

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 in 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 to select the correct quantity and port in MC5-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 user need not jump to read this supplemental text, but for a beginner we highly recommend it.

The main subjects described here are:

Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure on page 87, Thermocouple Measurement/Simulation, Connections and Troubleshooting on page 89, Resistance and RTD Measurement, Connections on page 93, Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode, Connections on

page 95 and Parallel Functions in MC5-IS on page 96.

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Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure

General

MC5-IS can measure pressure with its internal pressure modules, 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

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 atmospheric pressure) and the pressure measurements with reference to against these points are given a special name:

• Absolute pressure measurement uses vacuum as the ref- erence pressure.

• Barometric pressure (or atmospheric pressure) is the ab- solute pressure of the surrounding atmosphere. It is specially titled because of its importance.

• Gauge pressure measurement uses the atmospheric pres- sure as the reference. Gauge pressure may be zero, negative or positive. Most of MC5-IS’ pressure modules actually measure gauge pressure although they may be used for measuring other pressure types too.

• Differential pressure measurement requires a special dif- ferential pressure module that has an input available for both the reference pressure and the given pressure.

To be able to measure absolute pressure with MC5-IS’ gauge pressure modules, you need a barometric pressure module. Certain high pressure modules may approximate absolute pressure measurement by adding an entered barometric pressure to the measured gauge pressure.

MC5-IS may use two standard pressure modules to measure differential pressure: One module measures the reference pressure and another the given pressure. The pressure difference is calculated by subtracting the reference pressure from the given pressure. More of this in Part B, chapter Special Measurements.

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.

Additional Information

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Advanced Operation and Configuration

Pressure Modules and their Naming Conventions

MC5-IS’ software refer to pressure modules as follows:

Port: Module Name, e.g. P1: INT400m-IS

which means that there is an internal pressure module in port P1 with a 0 to 400 mbar (0 to 6 psi) pressure range.

The names of internal pressure modules start with the letters INT and end with the letters “-IS”. The middle part of the name includes numbers and possible additional letters as follows:

1. The number defines the max. nominal pressure in the SI pressure unit bar.

2. If the number is followed by a small “m”, the given max. nominal pressure is given in mbar.

3. If there is an additional letter C, the pressure module is a compound module with an ability to also measure negative gauge pressures.

Examples: Name Max. nominal pressure in psi

INT100m-IS 100 mbar 1.5 INT400mC-IS ± 400 mbar ± 6

INT2C-IS -1 … 2 bar -14.5 … 30 Notes. Compound modules with a max. nominal pressure above 1 bar

(e.g. INT2C) are able to measure negative pressures down to -1 bar. Compound modules with a max. nominal pressure below 1 bar (e.g. INT400mC) are only able to measure as deep negative pressures as positive pressures.

The name of the internal barometric pressure module is B. Eternal pressure modules have a name that start with the letters

EXT and end with the letters “-IS”. The name includes numbers and possibly an additional letter similar to internal modules (does not apply to old XPMs).

Square Rooting

Pressure transmitters or converters used for flow measurement often have square rooting character. To enable correct percentage error calculation of square rooting transmitters, select “square rooting” as the Transfer Function.

Square rooting is required when entering instrument data for a pressure instrument (see Part D, Calibration). Standard pressure measurement in Basic Mode does not require any Transfer Function information.

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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

MC5-IS’ Internal Reference Junction Module is an optional module. To be able to utilize Internal Reference Junction compensation this optional module has to be installed into your MC5-IS. If the measuring/simulating port is set to the Internal Reference Junction Module (ET: TCi(mea) or ET: TCi(sim)), MC5-IS automatically selects the Internal Reference Junction compensation method. No other Reference Junction compensation methods are available unless the measuring/simulating port is changed.

Connection when measuring/simulating thermovoltage using Internal Reference Junction Mode:

Note. The range of the Internal Reference Junction’s temperature com-

pensation is -10 … +50°C (14 … 122 °F).