Eurotron MicroCal T100+, MicroCal T500+, MicroCal T1100+ Instruction Manual

MicroCal T100+
MicroCal T500+
MicroCal T1100+

Portable Temperature Calibrators

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INTRODUCTORY NOTE

This manual has been with all the information you need to install, operate and maintain the dry block temperature
calibrator MicroCal T100+/T500+/T1100+ and its accessories.

Eurotron has used the best care and efforts in preparing this book and believes the information in this publication are
accurate. The Eurotron products are subjected to continuous improvement, in order to pursue the technological
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carried out by qualified personnel

ONLY. Eurotron supplies instructions and operative procedures for any operation on

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WARNING

Hazardous voltage are present in this electrical equipment during operation.

Non-observance of the safety instruction can result in severe personal injury or property damage.

Only qualified personnel should work on or around this equipment after becoming familiar with

all warnings, safety notices, and maintenance procedures contained herein.

Only qualified personnel or our personnel should work on this equipment for maintenance

operation.

The successful and safe operation of this equipment is dependant on proper handing, operation

and maintenance.

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CONTENTS

1 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................5

1.1 MicroCal T100+ .................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 MicroCal T500+ .................................................................................................................................... 6

1.3 MicroCal T1100+ .................................................................................................................................. 8

2 ORDERING CODE ......................................................................................................9

2.1 MicroCal T100+ .................................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 MicroCal T500+ .................................................................................................................................... 9

2.3 MicroCal T1100+ .................................................................................................................................. 9

3 RECOMMANDATIONS .............................................................................................11

3.1 Position of the probe:.......................................................................................................................... 11

4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................13

5 PREPARATION.........................................................................................................14

5.1 Installation........................................................................................................................................... 14

5.1.1 Removal of packaging..................................................................................................................... 14

5.1.2 Positioning the calibrator ................................................................................................................. 14

5.1.3 Supply.............................................................................................................................................. 14

5.1.4 How to fit the equalising block in MicroCal T1100+ ........................................................................ 14

6 OPERATION PROCEDURE......................................................................................16

6.1 Operation description ......................................................................................................................... 16

6.2 Description of instrument.................................................................................................................... 16

6.2.1 Thermoregulator .............................................................................................................................. 16

6.2.2 Main switch...................................................................................................................................... 16

6.2.3 Overheating warning light................................................................................................................ 16

6.2.4 Ventilation holes .............................................................................................................................. 16

6.2.5 Heating resistance........................................................................................................................... 16

6.2.6 Equalising block .............................................................................................................................. 16

6.2.7 Temperature sensors ...................................................................................................................... 17

6.3 Start-up instructions............................................................................................................................ 17

6.4 Use of the function.............................................................................................................................. 19

6.4.1 Reading the external probes ........................................................................................................... 19

6.4.2 Switch test (SW. ON SW. OFF) ..................................................................................................... 19

6.4.3 Serial communication ...................................................................................................................... 19

6.5 Re-calibration methods....................................................................................................................... 19

7 TYPICAL FAULTS ....................................................................................................21

8 REGULATOR ............................................................................................................22

8.1 REGULATOR’S FUNCTIONS ................................................................................22

9 MICRO-PROCESSOR REGULATOR .......................................................................26

10 WARRANTY..............................................................................................................27

10.1 Warranty terms ................................................................................................................................ 27

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10.2 Letter of conformity.......................................................................................................................... 27

APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................28

A1 EMC Conformity ................................................................................................................................. 29

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1 SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 MicroCal T100+

Environmental range: temperature +10÷+35°C, R.H. max. 90%.
(Standard models with ø26mm hole)

• Operative range : -28 ÷ +150°C (ambient temperature = 18°C)

• Stability : ±0.03°C **

• Resolution : 0,01/0,1°C

• Reading accuracy : ±0,15°C **

• Regulation & reading probe : Pt 100 class A din43760

• Auxiliary inputs : Pt100 and Tc J, K, N, R, S(only for Model 2I)

• Reading : °C or °F

• Serial communication : RS 232

• Increase gradient : 20°C/1’ **

• Decrease gradient : 25°C/1’ **

• Standard block : ø26 x 135mm - Ø35 x 135mm

• Temperature ramps : min. 0,1°C/1’

• Thermostat test : 12 Vcc.

• Voltage : 230V 50Hz (100/115V by required) 50/60Hz.

• Power : 300VA.

• Electric protection : 2,5A T. fuse (3A F for 100-115V)

• Calibrator measurements : 160x370 x h. 330 mm

• Measurements of case : 520x330 x h. 500 mm

• Weight : 10 Kg only calibrator; 17Kg with travelling-case.

• Structure in flanged plate with rotating handle.

• Thermostatic well in aluminium with a holes ø26mm or 36mm, 135mm dept. Reducer inserts: ø25,7x135mm or

ø35,7x130mm.

• Regulation of the temperature with PID µcontroller.

• Switch test.

• Internal cryostat with Peltier elements.

• Electronic control components thermally insulated with forced air sistem.

• Removable upper protection grid.

• Total absence of environmentally harmful cooling liquids.

• Socket with main cable and protection fuses.

• Display back light control.

• Electromagnetic compatibility : Emission EN50081-1 / Immunity EN50082-2

NOTE: The data marked with ** has been recorded at an ambient temperature of 20°C±3, power supply

230V±10%, with Pt100 ø6 inserted in the block. The above-mentioned data keep valid for one year
after the issuing of the calibrating certificate; afterwards it is necessary to carry out the oven re­calibration.

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1.2 MicroCal T500+

Environmental range: temperature +10 ÷ +35°C, R.H. max. 90%.

Standard model with aluminium block measuring 50mm diameter

• Operative range: Environment ÷ +550°C**

• Stability: ±0.05°C a 450°C **

• Display resolution: 0,01/0,1°C

• Reading accuracy: ±0,3°C a 450°C

• Regulation & reading probe: Pt 100 class A din43760

• Auxiliary input : Pt100 and Tc J, K, N, R, S(only for Model 2I)

• Reading: °C or °F

• Interface: RS 232

• Maximum ascent rate: 20°C/1’ **

• Maximum descent rate: 20÷25°C/1’ ** (depending on the starting temperature)

• Test wells: 4 holes ø4,5-6,5-9,5-17 x 185mm

• Temperature ramps: minimum 0,1°C/1’

• Thermostat test: 12 Vcc.

• Power supply: 230V 50/60Hz (110/115V by request)

• Power: 800VA.

• Size : 140x370 x 330 mm

• Case size : 330x520 x H. 500 mm

• Weight of calibrator : 10 Kg (17Kg including carrying case and accessories).

) Model with aluminium-bronze block measuring 50mm diameter

• Operative range : Environment ÷ +600°C**

• Stability : ±0.1°C a 450°C **

• Maximum ascent rate : 20÷22°C/1’ **

• Maximum descent rate : 8÷12°C/1’ ** (∆t = 300°C).

• Weight of calibrator : 17Kg

• Test wells with perforation standard or by request

) Model with aluminium block measuring 65mm diameter:

• Operative range : Environment ÷ +550°C**

• Stability : ±0.1°C a 450°C **

• Maximum ascent rate : 15÷20°C/1’ **

• Maximum descent rate : 3÷5°C/1’ ** (∆t = 300°C).

• Weight of calibrator : 10Kg

• Test wells with perforation by request

) Model with aluminium-bronze block measuring 65mm diameter:

• Operative range : Environment ÷ +600°C**

• Stability: ±0.1°C a 450°C **

• Maximum ascent rate : 15÷20°C/1’ **

• Maximum descent rate : 3÷5°C/1’ ** (∆t = 300°C).

• Weight of calibrator : 17Kg

• Test wells with perforation by request

• Structure in flanged plate with rotating handle.

• Micro-processor operated temperature regulator.

• Automatic resetting safety thermostat.

• Switch test.

• Internal oven in stainless steel.

• Electronic control components thermally insulated.

• Forced air cooling system.

• Removable upper protection grid.

• Total absence of environmentally harmful cooling liquids.

• Socket with main cable and protection fuses.

• Display back light control.

• Electromagnetic compatibility : Emission EN50081-2 / Immunity EN50082-2

NOTE: The data marked with ** has been recorded at an ambient temperature of 20°C±3, power supply

230V±10%, with Pt100 ø4.5mm inserted in the block.

The above-mentioned data keep valid for one year after the issuing of the calibrating certificate;

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afterwards it is necessary to carry out the oven re-calibration.

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1.3 MicroCal T1100+

• Environmental range: temperature +10÷+35°C, R.H. max. 90%.

• Operative range: 200÷+1100°C **.

• Stability: ±0.3°C**.

• Maximum ascent rate: 18°C/min.**(from 20 to 1000°C)

• Maximum descent rate: 6°C/min.**( from 1000 to 600°C) - 3.8°C/min**( from 700 to 400°C)

• Stability time: 20 min.

• Display resolution: 1/0,1°C

• Radial uniformity: ±0.4°C

• Axial uniformity: ±0.4°C (on 100mm)

• Reading precision: ±0.3% ±1 digit V.F.S.

• Interface: RS 232

• Power supply: 230V 50/60Hz (115/100V by request) 850 VA

• Dimension of internal oven: ø45x200mm

• Size: 170x330xh.450 mm

• Weight: 12 Kg

• Structure in flanged plate with handle.

• Micro-processor operated temperature regulator.

• Manual resetting safety thermostat.

• The internal oven consist of a quartz tube hearted by a ceramic resistance, all mounted in an aluminium structure.

• Standard insert Inconel made, ø44mmx175mm dept, fitted with 4 holes 7-9-11-13.5mm in diameter, 155 mm deep.

Possibility of special drilling.

• Thermocouple for regulation and reading; thermocouple connected at the thermostat.

• Forced air cooling system.

• Upper protection grid.

• Socket with main cable and protection fuses.

• Electromagnetic compatibility : Emission EN50081-1 / Immunity EN50082-2

NOTE: The data marked with ** has been recorded at an ambient temperature of 20°C±3, power supply

230V±10%, thermocouples inserted in the block.

The above-mentioned data keep valid for one year after the issuing of the calibrating certificate;

afterwards it is necessary to carry out the oven re-calibration.

MICRO-PROCESSOR DATA

• Display: 2 lines 20ch x line (3.2x5.5) back lighting.

• Resolution: 0.01°C/0.1°C.

• processor: 80C552

• A/D converter: Σ-∆ 24 bits

• E2PROM memory for recording parameters.

• RS232 Single serial output.

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2 ORDERING CODE

2.1 MicroCal T100+

Cat. 8172 - A - B - C

Table A Options

0 None
1 Aluminium carrying case (EE880063)
3 Two channels TCs & Pt100 auxiliary input
4 Vinyl carrying case (BB880047)
9 Special drilling insert

Table B Power Supply

1 120 Vac with USA plug
2 230 Vac Schuko plug
3 240 Vac UK plug
4 230 Vac European plug
5 100 Vac with Japan/USA plug

Table C Calibration Certificate
1 Eurotron certificate

2.2 MicroCal T500+

Cat. 8174 - A - B - C

Table A Options

0 None
1 Aluminium carrying case (EE880063)
2 Extended temperature range to 600°C (MicroCal T500 only)
3 Two channels TCs & Pt100 auxiliary input
4 Vinyl carrying case (BB880047)
9 Special drilling insert

Table B Power Supply

1 120 Vac with USA plug
2 230 Vac Schuko plug
3 240 Vac UK plug
4 230 Vac European plug
5 100 Vac with Japan/USA plug

Table C Calibration Certificate
1 Eurotron certificate

2.3 MicroCal T1100+

Cat. 8176 - A - B - C

Table A Options

0 None
1 Aluminium carrying case (EE880064)
3 Two channels TCs & Pt100 auxiliary input
4 Vinyl carrying case (BB880047)
9 Special drilling insert

Table B Power Supply

1 120 Vac with USA plug