Omega Products CL510A Installation Manual

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User’s Guide

CL510A

RTD Simulator

®

MADE IN

Shop online at

CL510A-1

CL510A-10

M4960/1010

Accessories

Included: Part Number

Four “AA” Alkaline batteries, Certificate of Calibration

RTD Wire Kit 020-0208

2 Red & 2 Black Leads with Retractable Shield Banana Plugs & Spade Lugs

Optional: Part Number

Rubber Boot CL500A-RB
Small Carrying Case
Ni-MH 1 Hour Charger with 4 Ni-MH AA Batteries 020-0103
(100-120 V AC input for North America Only)

More Than a Simple Boot

The optional boot provides
more than just protection. Flip
out the tilt stand and free up
both hands for calibration
adjustments.

SC-HH500

(Shown without optional boot)

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Product Description

• Easy to use

With the Omega CL510A Series Simulator you can check & calibrate all your RTD instruments.
Automatic indication of connections on the display for simple hookups. Choose a single RTD
type for the Model CL510A or simulate 10 RTD types with the Model CL510-10.

• Take it without into the shop, plant or field

Carry it without worry - protect with an optional rubber boot and rugged, low profile switches.
Easy to operate even in the dark areas of the plant with the backlit display.

• Calibrate directly in temperature (°C & °F)

Stop carrying around a decade box and RTD resistance tables. The Omega CL510A Series
works with the RTDs you use including Platinum 100 (alpha = 3850, 3902, 3926) & 1000
(alpha = 3850, 3750) Ohm, Copper 10 & 50 Ohm, Nickel 100 and 120 Ohm. Easily set any value
quickly to within 0.1° with the adjustable digital potentiometer “DIAL” plus store any three
temperatures for instant recall with the “DIAL” switch.

• Compatible with all process instruments

Connect directly to the RTD inputs of smart transmitters, PLCs, DCS and multichannel
recorders and verify their outputs or displays. Works with older instruments with fixed excitation
currents and newer multichannel instruments that switch the excitation current between input
channels.

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Basic Operation

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TH

LE

CAL IBR

T

Pt10

t 0

0 0=385

385

AUT OMATE D

HER M

OCO UP

OCO UP

RTD

IBR

IBR

CAL IBR ATOR

J, J,

T

T

, E, K, mV

, E, K, mV

C

3

3W

2W

1W

4W

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CL510A-10

3W 2W 1W 4W

HI

MU LTI PLE RTD TYP ES

(Optional Boot Shown)

DIAL SWITCH

•

SOURCE: Instantly output two preset RTD
temperatures by moving the DIAL switch to the “LO”
position or “HI” position.
select the “DIAL” position. The Omega CL510A
will remember the last “DIAL” value, even with
the power off.
These values can easily be changed to suit the
calibration requirements.

°C

THE RMO COUP LE

AUT OMATE D

CAL IBR ATOR

RTD

J, T, E, K, mV

CAL IBR ATOR

°

OR

SOURCE

SOURCE

OFF

Push & Turn

for
Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to Store
Double Click
for Options

100.0

Pt100 =385

RTD SI MULAT OR

HI

SET

LO

For fast three point checks

•

SOURCE/OFF Switch

Select “SOURCE” to output in °C, °F or ohms.

DIAL KNOB

•

SOURCE: Turn the knob to adjust the output
level. Turn clockwise to increase the output,
counter clockwise to decrease the output in 0.1°
steps at a time. Push down and turn the
DIAL knob for faster dialing.
Press and hold the knob for two seconds to store
desired DIAL HI/LO points in SIMULATE
mode.

Dou ble click the knob to get into the Omega
CL510 A C o n f i guration M o d e . Use
configuration to select °C or °F, RTD Type
(except CL510A-10) and Auto Off On/Off.

CHANGING BATTERIES

Low battery is indicated by “BAT” on the display.
Approximately one to four hours of ty
operation remain before the Omega CL510A Series
will automatically turn off. To change the batteries;
remove the optional rubber boot, remove the
battery door from the back of the unit by sliding
the door downward. This allows access to the
battery compartment. Replace with four (4) “AA”

1.5V batteries being careful to check the polarity.
Replace the battery door and replace the boot. All
stored configuration options (RTD Type,
DIAL Memories, etc., are reset to factory
settings when the batteries are removed.

Additional Information

This product is calibrated on equipment traceable to NIST and includes a Certificate of Calibration.
Omega Engineering recommends a calibration interval of one year.

pical

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Note: Alkaline batteries are supplied and
recommended for maximum battery life and
performance.

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OMEGA CL510A Specifications

(Unless otherwise indicated all specifications are rated from a nominal 23 °C,

70 % RH for 1 year from calibration)

General

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Operating Temperature Range -25 to 60 °C (-10 to 140 °F)

Relative Humidity Range 10 % RH 90 % (0 to 35 °C), Non-condensing

10 % RH 70 % (35 to 60 °C), Non-condensing

Size
With Boot

Weight
With Boot

Optional NiMh

Protection against misconnection Over-voltage protection to 60 V dc (rated for 30 seconds)

Source

Accuracy

From 1 to 10.2 mA External Excitation Current

Below 1 mA of External Excitation Current

Rechargeable battery kit

4.96 x 2.73 x 1.79 inches, 126 x 69 x 45 mm (L x W x H)

5.67 x 3.06 x 2.05 inches, 144 x 78 x 52 mm (L x W x H)

8.4 ounces, 0.24 kg (including batteries)
11 ounces, 0.32 kg (including batteries)

)6RL( V5.1 enilaklA ”AA“ ruoFseirettaB

sruoH 05efiL yrettaB

120 VAC for North America Only; charger, four
batteries, AC & DC cords [Part # 020-0103]

left

for use in low lit areas.

±(0.015% of Setting + 0.05 Ohms)

±(0.015% of Setting + + 0.05 Ohms)

0.01 mV

mA Excitation Current

NiMh

Configuration

Configure the Calibrator

Move POWER SWITCH to “SOURCE”.

3

MODEL 51# V#.##

DOUBLE CLICK

DIAL KNOB

FOR CONFIGURATION

Setup

Double click the DIAL KNOB at any time the
unit is on and the following displays will appear
for 15 seconds:

> EXIT 15
TEMP UNITS °C

noitarepo fo ruoh 1 lanimon htiw noitacidni yrettab woLyrettaB woL

gnithgilkcab DEL .yalpsid latsyrc diuqil cihparg tsartnoc hgiHyalpsiD

RTD Pt 100
AUTO OFF ON

Turn the DIAL KNOB to move through the
menu. Press the DIAL KNOB to toggle
between OFF and ON or to scroll through the
settings.

3

=3850

3

3

EXIT MENU - exits this menu immediately and
saves any changes. Menu will automatically exit
after 15 seconds of inactivity (countdown timer is
displayed).

TEMP UNITS - pressing the knob will toggle
between °C and °F.

RTD ­510: pressing the knob will toggle between the
factory configured RTD (Pt, Cu & Ni) and Ohms.

511: pressing the knob will cycle through the ten
different RTD types (Pt, Cu & Ni) at different
base resistances and alpha values and Ohms.

AUTO OFF - If AUTO OFF is ON, the unit will
turn off after 30 minutes of inactivity to save
battery life. If AUTO OFF is OFF the unit will stay
on until the POWER SWITCH is moved to the off
position.

Note: All settings are remembered even with the
power off. Removing the batteries
values to factory defaults.

resets the

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Allowable Excitation Current Range <410 Ohms: 10.2 mA max; steady or pulsed/intermittent

410 to 4001 Ohms: 1 mA max; steady or pulsed/intermittent

Pulsed Excitation Current Compatibility DC to 0.01 second pulse width

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Calibrating RTD Instruments

TH

LE

CAL IBR

A

TO

Pt10

t 00 0

=385

385

AUT OMATE D

HER M

OCO UP

OCO UP

IBR

IBR

A

A

CAL IBR ATOR

J,

J,

, E,

K, mV

, E, K, mV

C

3

3W

SOURCE

Choose this function to provide a simulated RTD signal into controllers, temperature transmitters,
indicators or any input devices that measure thermocouple sensors.

1) Disconnect the RTD sensor from the device to
be calibrated.

2) Select “SOURCE” with slide switch .

2

3) Connect the meter to the device using

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2, 3 or 4 wires matching the connections
of the sensor that was just removed.

The output is adjusted in 0.1° (or 0.01/0.1 ohm)
increments by turning the knob while the
DIAL switch is in the “HI”, “LO” or “SET” position.

1

3

Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with 10°
(or 1.00/10.0 ohm) increments.

32 2 - 1

CL510A-10

3W 2W 1W 4W

2W 1W 4W

HI

100.0

Pt100 =385

THE RMO COUP LE

AUT OMATE D

RTD SI MULAT OR

CAL IBR ATOR

RTD

MU LTI PLE RTD TYP ES

J, T, E, K, mV

CAL IBR ATOR

HI

SET

LO

R

°C

°

SOURCE

SOURCE

OFF

Push & Turn

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

Double Click
for Options

for

to Store

(Optional Boot Shown)

STORED appears to store the value. Release the DIAL knob.

Storing DIAL Outputs

STORING HI and LO DIAL Outputs

Choose this function to provide a simulated RTD signal into controllers, temperature transmitters,
indicators or any other input device that measure thermocouple sensors..

RTD

Type

Pt 100 Ohm (DIN/IEC/JIS 1989)

Based on ITS-90

Pt 100 Ohm (Burns)

Pt 100 Ohm (Old JIS 1981)

Pt 100 Ohm (US Lab)

Pt 1000 Ohm (DIN/IEC/JIS 1989)

Pt 1000 Ohm Hy-Cal HVAC

Copper 10 Ohm (Minco)

Copper 50 Ohm

Ni 120 Ohm (Pure)

Ni 110 (Bristol 7 NA)

Ranges & Accuracies

Alpha Degrees C

Range

1.3850

(0.00385)

1.3902

(0.003902)

1.3916

(0.003916)

1.3926

(0.003926)

1.3850

(0.00385)

1.3750

(0.00375)

1.4274

(0.004274)

1.4280

(0.00428)

1.6720

(0.00672)

1.5801

(0.005801)

-200.0 to 200.0

200.0 to 600.0

600.0 to 850.0

-195.6 to 200.0

200.0 to 648.9

-200.0 to 200.0

200.0 to 648.9

-200.0 to 100.0

100.0 to 700.0

700.0 to 850.0

-200.0 to 200.0

200.0 to 600.0

600.0 to 850.0

-200.0 to 200.0

200.0 to 600.0

600.0 to 850.0

-200.0 to 260.0

-50.0 to 150.0

-80.0 to 260.0

-100.0 to 260.0

Accuracy

°C

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°

±0.2°
±0.3°

±0.2°
±0.3°

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°

±2.0°

±1.0°

±0.1°

±0.2°

Degrees F

Range

-328.0 to 392.0

392.0 to 1112.0

1112.0 to 1562.0

-320.0 to 392.0

392.0 to 1200

-328.0 to 392.0

392.0 to 1200

-328.0 to 212.0

212.0 to 1292.0

1292.0 to 1562.0

-328.0 to 392.0

392.0 to 1112.0

1112.0 to 1562.0

-328.0 to 392.0

392.0 to 1112.0

1112.0 to 1562.0

-328.0 to 500.0

-58.0 to 302.0

-112.0 to 500.0

-148.0 to 500.0

Accuracy

°F

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.7°

±0.4°
±0.6°

±0.4°
±0.6°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.7°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.7°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.7°

±4.0°

±1.6°

±0.2°

±0.3°

1) Store your high (SP AN) output t emperature b y moving the DIAL s witch to the HI position
and turn the DIAL knob until the desired temperature is on the display. Press and hold the

3

DIAL knob until STORED appears to store the value. Release the DIAL knob.

2) Store your low (ZERO) output temperature by moving the DIAL switch to t he LO position
and turn the DIAL knob until the desired temperature is on the display. Press and hold the

3

DIAL knob until STORED appears to store the value. Release the DIAL knob.

3) Insta nt ly output your SP AN and ZERO tempe ra tu re outputs by m ov ing the DIAL sw it ch
between HI and LO. You may also select any third temperature output (such as mid-range) using
the SET position on the DIAL switch.

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