Martel Electronics BetaFLEX Data sheet

BETA FLEX

THE MODULAR, DOCUMENTING CALIBRATOR

The BetaFLEX is the only truly modular calibrator available on the market today. Its capabilities can be altered using the extensive series

of input/output modules that are loadable into two bays at the base of the BetaFLEX calibrator. The modules offer both measurement

and simulation capabilities, permitting the BetaFLEX to meet the requirements of any given situation in the field.

Essentially, this hand-held calibrator is a keypad/display computer and each module is a parameter/range-specific calibrator. This module

selection includes: DC voltage and current, temperature (RTD or thermocouple), frequency and pressure. When repair or recalibration is

needed, only the module that requires attention is temporarily out of service.

Some of the many instruments the BetaFLEX can bring back into spec include: thermocouple transmitters, RTD transmitters, current

isolators, all types of pressure transmitters (level, flow, differential pressure, absolute pressure, compound pressure and vacuum), I/P or

P/I transducers, temperature recorders, data acquisition system i/o scanners, turbine flowmeters and converters.

The flexibility the BetaFLEX provides users is unparalleled. The BetaFLEX is basically whatever type of calibrator a user needs it to

be. Users can even define and install their own custom temperature element curves (both RTD and thermocouple modules support

this capability). Additionally, BetaFLEX automatically documents calibrations as they are performed, creating or updating a plant

instrument database.

The BetaFLEX is designed to interface with the popular calibration software

programs such as MasterCAL, Cornerstone, Honeywell Documint and Fisher

Rosemount AMS as well as other programs with the Field Calibrator Interface

standard. Another exclusive feature of the BetaFLEX is a valuable option

enhancement called BetaSMART — a PCMCIA card slot that allows BetaFLEX to

run programs from special PC cards to communicate with either Honeywell DE

protocol smart transmitters or HART protocol smart transmitters. This BetaFLEX

capability eliminates a separate communicator to adjust the calibration parameters

of the smart instrument being tested making the process more accurate.

The BetaFLEX hand-held unit requires no maintenance and no periodic calibration,

offering many years of trouble-free service. Techs will find that BetaFLEX provides

extended periods of continuous field use, anywhere from 16 to 100 hours,

depending on the modules used.

SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING TEMPERATURE -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F)

STORAGE TEMPERATURE 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) with battery pack

-30 to 70°C (-22 to 158°F) without battery pack

RELATIVE HUMIDITY 0 to 95% non-condensing (operating and storage)

DAMPING FACTOR 0, 2, 5, or 10 seconds running average for any input

DISPLAY 128 x 128 pixel super twist LCD display with LED backlight; Channel 1 and 2

displayed simultaneously in normal display mode with 5-digit resolution

POWER SUPPLY 6V high capacity rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMo) battery pack,

BATTERY LIFE PARAMETER CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME

BETAPORT-P MODULE Any pressure measurement 100 hours BETAPORT-D MODULE Any DC measurement 100 hours BETAPORT-D BETAPORT-R MODULE Simulate 100Ω 16 hours BETAPORT-T MODULE 100 mV DC output into 100 kΩ 16 hours BETAPORT-F MODULE 100 Hz output into 100 kΩ 16 hours

CHARGING TIME Approx. 3 hours from full discharge (while battery’s installed or independently)

PRESSURE CONNECTIONS 1/8” FNPT 316 SS

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Standard banana jack on 3/4” (19 mm) centers

WEIGHT Less than 4 lb. (1.8 kg) with carrying case and accessories (typical)

SIZE 4.3 x 9 x 2.4 in. (110 x 220 x 60 mm)

MODULE 12.0 mA DC output 8 hours

3.5 Amp hours capacity

Information subject to change without notice. Prices in USD.

BETAFLEX MODULES

BetaPort-T Multicurve Module—Thermocouples

• Provides simulation and measurement of temperature using thermocouples

• Connections provided for thermocouple plugs

• Drive capacity of 8 milliAmps, which allows calibration of low impedance temperature recorders and indicators

• Automatic cold junction compensation provided in simulation and measurement modes (can be disabled and manual values entered at user’s discretion)

BetaPort-R Multicurve RTD Module—RTDs

• Provides simulation and measurement of temperature using Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) curves

• Operates for measurement in 2- or 3-wire modes and can simulate in 2-, 3- or 4-wire mode

• Works with devices that pulse the excitation current providing they operate with a constant current source (simulation mode only)

BetaPort-DC Module— DC Current and Voltage, Input Only

• Provides measurement only of DC voltage and current

• Comes standard with all BetaFLEX units

BetaPort-D2 Module— DC Current and Voltage, Input and Output

• Provides input (measurement) and output (simulation) capabilities for common instrumentation DC current and voltage signals

• Sink and source in both current and voltage simulation modes

• Two-wire transmitter simulation mode with up to 48VDC power supply

• Ranges can be displayed as a percent of scale based on nominal built-in ranges

BetaPort-F Module— Frequency

• Provides input (measurement) and output (simulation) of common frequency signals for process instrumentation applications

• Output amplitude adjustable from 0.05 to 12 volts peak-to-peak

• Input operates with amplitudes from 0.05 to 240 volts peak-to-peak

• Input noise threshold adjustable from 0.01 to 1.0 volts

• Outputs either bipolar sine or square wave signals

• Input mode works with either bipolar or zero-based signals

BetaPort-P Modules— Pressure

• Models include 12 gauge, 2 vacuum, 4 absolute, 2 compound and 3 differential

• BetaPort-P pressure modules with full-scale range of 300 psi or higher are built with an isolated sensor standard

BETAPORT–T SPECIFICATIONS

CURVE OR FUNCTION RESOLUTION

TYPE J, K, T, E (NIST) 0.1°C

TYPE R/S (NIST) 1.0°C (0.1°C from 300 to 1768°C)

TYPE B (NIST) 1.0°C (0.1°C from 1000 to 1820°C)

TYPE N (NIST) 1.0°C (0.1°C from -101.1 to 1300°C)

TYPE G, C, D 1.0°C

TYPE L (‘J’ DIN) 0.1°C

TYPE U (‘T’ DIN) 0.1°C

TYPE M (PLATINEL) 1.0°C (0.1°C from 0 to 1400°C)

0.001 mV

BETAPORT–R SPECIFICATIONS

CURVE RESOLUTION ACCURACY2 Pt 100, Pt 200 (α=385) 0.1°C ±0.25°C

Pt 100 (α=390, 391, 392) 0.1°C ±0.30°C Pt 500 (α=385) 0.1°C ±0.30°C

NI 120 (α=672), NI 500 (α=519) 0.1°C ±0.30°C CU 10 (α=427), CU 25 (α=426), 1.0°C ±1.0°C

CU 50 (α=428), CU 100 (α=428)

OHMS SIMULATE 0.01 Ohms ±0.25 Ohms OHMS MEASURE 0.1 Ohms ±0.3 Ohms

BETAPORT–DC SPECIFICATIONS

ACCURACY

FUNCTION & RANGE (15 to 35°C) RESOLUTION

VOLTAGE

0 TO ±249.99 MVDC ±0.01% of FS, 0.01 mVDC

±0.01% of Rdg

0 TO ±2.4999 VDC 0.0001 VDC 0 TO ±24.999 VDC 0.001 VDC

CURRENT

0 TO ±24.999 mADC 0.001 mADC 0 TO ±149.99 mADC 0.01 mADC

TRIP DETECT

WET CONTACT 12VDC threshold, ±10% DRY CONTACT 800 Ohm threshold,

±200 Ohms

BETAPORT–D2SPECIFICATIONS

ACCURACY

FUNCTION & RANGE (15 to 35°C) RESOLUTION

VOLTAGE IN

0 TO 110 mVDC ±0.01%, ±1 LSD 0.01 mVDC 0 TO 5 VDC 0.0001 VDC 0 TO 12 VDC 0.001 VDC 0 TO 25 VDC ±0.025%, ±1 LSD 0.01 VDC

VOLTAGE OUT

0 TO 110 mVDC ±0.015%, ±1 LSD 0.01 mVDC 0 TO 5 VDC 0.0001 VDC 0 TO 12 VDC 0.001 VDC

CURRENT IN

0 TO 20 mADC ±0.01, ±1 LSD 0.001 mADC 0 TO 50 mADC ±0.025, ±1 LSD 0.1 mADC

CURRENT OUT

0 TO 20 mADC ±0.015%, ±1 LSD 0.001 mADC

TRIP DETECT

WET CONTACT 12 VDC threshold, ±10% DRY CONTACT 800 Ohm threshold,

±200 Ohms

BETAPORT–F SPECIFICATIONS

RANGE UNITS RESOLUTION ACCURACY

100.00 kHz 0.01 kHz ±0.01% of reading

10.000 kHz 0.001 kHz (for all ranges)

1000.00 Hz 0.01 Hz

100.00 Hz 0.001 Hz

1000.00 CPM 0.1 CPM

100.00 CPH 0.01 CPH

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