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DMC-1400 Documenting Multi-function Calibrator
Description
The DMC-1400 Documenting Multi-function
Calibrator provides a feature set unmatched
in high accuracy, hand-held calibrators in
its price range. The DMC-1400 provides
the functions and accuracy associated with
fi xed installation, laboratory instruments,
and has everything needed for virtually any
calibration task. What makes this versatile
calibrator best in class is the ability to fully
document any calibration easily while
performing the normal job. No special
software is required! You already have all
the software you need installed on your PC.
Some functions will require a Microsoft®
Excel®-compatible spreadsheet.
We call this “the documenting calibrator
for the rest of us.” Work better — get better
work. Set up and calibrate any instrument as
you normally would. Just press the “SAVE”
key after each calibration point. When you
complete the calibration, follow the prompts
to enter the “tag” information and you are
DONE.
The DMC-1400 also features the ability
to test for pass/fail criteria, capture both
AS FOUND and AS LEFT data, maintain
calibration data for 50 instruments in nonvolatile memory, and even print calibration
certifi cates right in the fi eld, with no PC
needed, using our optional OTS-100 portable
certifi cate printer.
Measure and simulate thermocouples, RTDs,
current, voltage, frequency and pressure,
and source pulse trains with one lightweight
easy to use calibrator. A communications
port compatible with BetaPort–P pressure
modules is provided, as is an isolated
milliamp/Volt read-back circuit. Arrow
keys, direct numeric keypad entry, and three
software-driven function buttons, plus a
large backlit, menu-driven graphics display
combine to provide a highly intuitive, simple
yet powerful operator interface.
A built-in 250 Ohm resistor is provided
for HART™ compatibility with smart
transmitters and PLCs. Full fuseless
protection and a serial communications
port for full control with ASCII commands,
are just some of the additional features
that make the DMC-1400 the single, most
indispensable tool available for virtually any
calibration task.
The DMC-1400 is supplied with a rugged
protective boot, four standard alkaline AA
batteries, padded carrying case, test leads,
communications cable, USB adapter, user
manual, quick start guide, DVD and CD
based video training and, of course, an NIST
traceable calibration certifi cate.
Optional accessories include the BPPA-100
adapter for BetaPort-P pressure modules as
well as the full range of pressure modules.
There’s a rechargeable battery kit if you
prefer recharging over standard alkaline
batteries. Finally, we have the very useful
OTS-100 battery operated portable printer
for printing calibration certifi cates in the
fi eld.
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— The Documenting Calibrator For the Rest of Us
Features
• Measure and simulate T/Cs (13 types), RTDs (13 types), Ohms, cur-
rent, voltage, frequency and pressure; source pulse trains
• Highest accuracy in class to 0.015% of reading
• Pressure module communication port compatible with BETA pres-
sure modules
• Isolated mA/V read-back circuit for complete transmitter calibration
• Built-in 24 V supply can drive 4 – 20 mA loops up to 1000 Ohms
• Direct entry of custom RTD coeffi cients
(R0, A, B, C)
• All simulate modes can be programmed with dedicated setpoints to
speed calibration and linearity tests
• Store up to 21 data points per instrument, and up to 50 instruments
in non-volatile memory
• Test for pass/fail criteria
• Capture both AS FOUND and AS LEFT data
• Review data and print calibration certifi cates in
the fi eld
• Upload data to PC for analysis with Microsoft® Excel® or full data-
base
• Meets CE requirements and is designed to IEC 1010 safety standards
• Supplied in full rubber boot
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Specifi cations (23 °C ±5 °C unless otherwise noted)
Voltage Read and Source
Source 0.000 to 20.000 VDC
Read
Isolated 0.000 to 30.000 VDC
Non-Isolated 0.000 to 20.000 VDC
Thermocouple mV
Read/Source -10.000 to +75.000 mV
Current (mA)
Source 0.000 to 24.000 mA; 1kΩ max. load
Read
Isolated 0.000 to 24.000 mA
Non-Isolated 0.000 to 24.000 mA
Optional 50 mA Source and Read
Frequency
(1 to 20 V selectable amplitude)
CPM Source and Read 2.0 to 600.0 CPM
Hz Source and Read 1.0 to 1000.0 Hz
kHz Source and Read 1.0 to 10.00 kHz
Pulse
(Source only; 1 to 20 V selectable amplitude)
Pulses 1 to 30,000
2 CPM to 10 kHz
Ohms
Source 5.0 to 4000.0 Ohms
Read 0.00 to 4000.0 Ohms
Thermocouple Read and Source
J Thermocouple -200.0 to +1200.0 °C
K Thermocouple -200.0 to +1370.0 °C
T Thermocouple -200.0 to +400.0 °C
E Thermocouple -200.0 to +950.0 °C
R Thermocouple -20.0 to +1750.0 °C
S Thermocouple -20.0 to +1750.0 °C
B Thermocouple +600.0 to +1800.0 °C
C Thermocouple 0 to +2316.0 °C
XK Thermocouple -200.0 to +800.0 °C
BP Thermocouple 0 to +2500.0 °C
L Thermocouple -200.0 to +900.0 °C
U Thermocouple -200.0 to +400.0 °C
N Thermocouple -200.0 to +1300.0 °C
Optional Accessories
RTD Read and Source
Ni120 (672) -80.0 to +260.0 °C
Pt100 (385) -200.0 to +800.0 °C
Pt100 (3926) -200.0 to +630.0 °C
Pt100 (3916) -200.0 to +630.0 °C
Pt200 (385) -200.0 to +630.0 °C
Pt500 (385) -200.0 to +630.0 °C
Pt1000 (385) -200.0 to +630.0 °C
Cu10 -100.0 to +260.0 °C
YSI400 +15.00 to +50.00 °C
Cu50 -180.0 to +200.0 °C
Cu100 -180.0 to +200.0 °C
Pt385-10 -200.0 to +800.0 °C
Pt385-50 -200.0 to +800.0 °C
Environmental
Operating Temperature -10 °C to +50 °C
Storage Temperature -20 °C to +70 °C
Stability
±0.005% of reading/°C outside of 23 °C ± 5°C
Power Requirements 6 VDC
Batteries 4 AA; alkaline or optional rechargeable
Mechanical
Dimensions 8.7’’ H x 4.2’’ W x 2.3’’ D
(220.9 x 106.6 x 58.4 mm)
Weight 30.5 ounces (863 gms)
Accessories Included
Rugged protective boot, four standard alkaline AA batteries,
padded carrying case, test leads, communications cable,
USB adapter, user manual, quick start guide, DVD and CD
based video training and an NIST traceable calibration
certifi cate
Optional Accessories
BPPA-100 BetaPort pressure adapter
BetaPort-P pressure modules (29 ranges) *
MRBK-204 Rechargeable battery kit
OTS-100 battery operated portable printer
* See separate data sheet.
BPPA-100
BetaPort
MRBK-204
Rechargeable
battery kit
pressure adapter
OTS-100
Battery operated
portable printer
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Accuracy**
Voltage ±0.015% of reading, ±2 mV
Thermocouple mV ±0.02% of reading, ±10 µV
Thermocouple Errors (Typical at 100 °C)
(in °C; add 0.2 for Cold Junction Compensation error)
Type J 0.2 °C
Type K 0.3 °C
Type T 0.2 °C
Type E 0.2 °C
Type R 1.2 °C
Type S 1.2 °C
Type B 1.2 °C
Type C 0.6 °C
Type XK 0.2 °C
Type BP 0.9 °C
Type L 0.2 °C
Type U 0.25 °C
Type N 0.4 °C
RTD 1 Year Uncertainty;
Typ. @ 100 °C
Ni120 (672) 0.06 °C
Pt100 (385) 0.13 °C
Pt100 (3926) 0.13 °C
Pt100 (3916) 0.13 °C
Pt20 0 (385) 0.45 °C
Pt500 (385) 0.21 °C
Pt1000 (385) 0.14 °C
Cu10 0.82 °C
YSI400 0.05 °C
Cu50 0.20 °C
Cu100 0.13 °C
Pt385-10 0.84 °C
Pt385-50 0.21 °C
Read Source
Current (mA) ±0.015% of reading, ±2 µA ±0.015% of reading, ±2 µA
CPM ±0.05% of reading, ±0.1 CPM ±0.05% of reading
Hz ±0.05% of reading, ±0.1 Hz ±0.05% of reading
kHz ±0.05% of reading, ±0.01 kHz ±0.125% of reading
Ohms works with all pulsed transmitters down to 5 ms
5 - 400 Ohms ±0.015% of reading, ±0.03 Ω ±0.015% of reading, ±0.1 Ω (0.1-0.5 mA)
5 - 400 Ohms ±0.015% of reading, ±0.03 Ω ±0.015% of reading, ±0.03 Ω (0.5-3.0 mA)
400 - 1500 Ohms ±0.015% of reading, ±0.3 Ω ±0.015% of reading, ±0.3 Ω (0.05-0.8 mA)
1500 - 4000 Ohms ±0.015% of reading, ±0.3 Ω ±0.015% of reading, ±0.3 Ω (0.05-0.4 mA)
**Full specifi cations are contained in the Users Manual.
The DMC-1400 — a cost-effective, straight forward, and reliable way to document calibrations
without the investment of time and money required in the past.
DMC-1400 uses a
USB connection
to your computer.
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Measuring Pressure with the
DMC-1400
The DMC-1400 is compatible with both Fluke
700 Series and BETA pressure modules, with
the use of an adapter.
separate Pressure Modules data sheet for
module ranges and model numbers, as well
as information about the adapter.
†BetaPort Pressure Adapter, Model BPPA 100
†
Please refer to the
The Documenting Function
Adding documenting to your normal
workfl ow is easy. Before you start a
calibration, simply choose document from
the calibrator operating menu. Then choose
the calibrator input and output types. A
neat feature is that you can also choose
“manual” for either or both input and output.
That allows you to calibrate and document
virtually anything. Connect the calibrator to
the instrument you’re testing and use it as
you normally would. After each calibration
point, just press the SAVE key. When you’re
done, press the DONE key.
The calibrator will then prompt you to
enter tag and instrument data, technician
ID, ambient conditions and so on. Save that
and you have completed the “as found”
part of your test. You can also choose to
have the calibrator evaluate the pass/fail
status of the instrument by supplying an
allowable error tolerance in terms of the
full scale performance of the instrument. If
the instrument passes, you can choose to
copy the as found data to the as left data,
and you’ve completely documented your
calibration.
If you need a calibration certifi cate right
now, connect the DMC-1400 to our portable
battery operated OTS-100 printer and print
the certifi cate. Easy and DONE.
When the day’s work is over, you can save
the data to a PC. A Windows® PC already
has most, if not all, of the software you need.
If you will just print calibration certifi cates,
use Windows HyperTerminal to upload an
ASCII image of the certifi cate and print away.
With a Microsoft Excel compatible
spreadsheet, you can choose to upload .CSV
fi les using the free Martel USV (UploadSave-View) support utility. USV will even
organize your calibrations in subdirectories
to keep your data in easy to fi nd and retrieve
status. With the DMC-1400, it’s all you need
to have a complete and organized, paperless,
calibration system.
The Martel USV Utility
The Martel USV (UPLOAD SAV E VIEW)
Utility program manages the valuable data
captured during calibrations and stored in
the calibrator by allowing the viewing of
data on the computer and uploading it in a
choice of formats. It even creates a simple
fi le cabinet of directories and fi les so it’s easy
to fi nd the data you need once it’s on the
PC. Martel USV is freely distributed with
the calibrator or it can be downloaded from
our web site (www.martelcalibrators.com).
Martel USV is simple to use, with a clean and
straightforward interface, allowing ready
access to all the functions needed.
USV is run by selecting it from the normal
Windows start menu. It loads instantly, ready
to get data from the DMC-1400 calibrator.
The fi rst time USV is run, an RS-232 COM
port will need to be selected from within the
utility to establish communications with the
DMC-1400. This only needs to be done once
unless a different COM port is used.
Report styles to be uploaded to the PC from
the DMC-1400 can be chosen from either text
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(.TXT) or comma delimited (.CSV) fi les. Text
fi les are an image of the calibration certifi cate,
which can be printed using Windows
Notepad
®
or other text editor. The CSV fi le
imports right into Microsoft Excel
®
™
®
or other
similar spreadsheet program or database.
Once a type of fi le upload has been chosen,
that type becomes the default unless changed
at a later time.
Some other useful confi guration options for
the USV are the size of the window, which
can be made any size up to full screen.
USV remembers this from one session to
the next. The location of data fi les that are
saved from the calibrator can also be selected
and this becomes the default location until
changed. The location can be a local folder
or a network location. The default location is
the user’s My Documents folder in a directory
called Martel USV Reports.
Tags can be individually selected for
uploading. To upload more than one tag at
a time, the Control or Shift keys are used
to select multiple tags using the normal
Windows conventions. Alternatively, all tags
can be uploaded at once using the menu
selection “Reports” and selecting “Upload
All Tag Reports.”
calibration, so it’s
very easy to keep
things organized
and sorted out
without using
an extensive,
expensive, and
challenging
database
management program. On the fl ip side, if
you do need to use a powerful calibration
management tool, CSV fi les uploaded from
the DMC-1400
can be easily
imported into
your database in
most cases. By
using Microsoft
Excel, the CSV
fi le can be used
to create any type of custom calibration
certifi cate or report needed.
A few of the other useful functions of the
USV program are to clear the calibrator’s
memory of no longer needed calibration fi les.
You can also open saved fi les from your hard
drive for quick and easy viewing.
Files can be saved in several confi gurations:
• Save Reports as a Single File …
• Save Reports as Separate Files …
• Save Reports in Separate Tag Directories
…
The most powerful of these options is to Save
in Separate Tag Directories, which creates
a virtual fi le cabinet with a folder for each
TAG. As calibrations continue and each TAG
is calibrated multiple times, the data for
these calibrations will be stored in the same
tag directories. Each TAG data fi le name
identifi es the TAG ID and date and time of
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BetaGauge PI — Digital Test Gauge
The BetaGauge P. I. Digital Pressure Test
Gauge takes the concept of an analog Test
Gauge, and brings it to a new level, by
combining the accuracy of digital
technology with the simplicity of
an analog gauge. It does this while
achieving performance, ease-ofuse, and a feature set unmatched
in the pressure measurement
world. Setup of the BetaGauge P. I.
is fast and straightforward, through
a menu-driven display, with minimal
text, and intuitive functions, that is
simple enough to allow the gauge to be used
anywhere in the world, without the need for
multilingual displays.
M2001 — Bench Calibrator
The Martel M2001 Bench Calibrator combines the power
and features of the M2000 voltage/current calibrator,
with the addition
of thermocouple,
RTD, and pressure
calibration, for a single
laboratory calibration
instrument unmatched
in versatility,
performance, and
value. As with every Martel calibrator, the M2001’s
world-class performance and features are accessed
through a very simple-to-use, intuitive user interface.
The Martel M2001 is truly a process calibration laboratory
in a box!
Features:
• Very high accuracy compared to analog test gauges; ±0.05% F. S.;
temperature compensated accuracy over 0 to 50 °C
• Eight (8) standard pressure ranges
• Displays in 18 standard or fully custom engineering units
• Displays ambient temperature in °C or °F
• Large, back-lit, 5-1/2 digit display with 0.65” high digits and 20 segment bar graph
• Rugged stainless steel case meets NEMA 4/IP65
• RS232 port allows extraction of pressure readings for off-line analysis
• CSA intrinsically safe, Class 1, Div. 1
• CE approved
• Available with optional sanitary seal that meets 3A Standards per
specifi cation 37-01 for use in sanitary piping applications
• Available with optional 24 V external power input for permanent
installations
• Available with optional protective rubber boot
800-821-0023
www.martelcalibrators.com
sales@martelcalibrators.com
Features:
• Superior calibration accuracy to 0.0025% of reading
• Direct keyboard entry or cursor entry with decade control
• Automatic standby function protects device under test
• Source current, voltage, T/C, RTD (Ohms)
• Read T/C, RTD and pressure
• Source/read 11 thermocouple types
• Source/read nine standard RTD types
• Custom RTD/SPRT profi le
• Nine setpoints for each output range and type
• Tellurium-Copper binding posts reduce thermal EMFs to
<1µV/V
• Local or RS232 remote control
• Optional IEEE-488 control available
• Compatible with Fluke Met/Cal® software
• Optional rack/panel mount kit available
BETA Calibrators
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