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PCL341 or PCL342
Reference Manual

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.1 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.2 Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

2. Calibrator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2.1 Calibrator Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.2 Using the Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.3 Using the Zero Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.4 Other Menu Controlled Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3. Measuring Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.1 Media Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3.2 Measuring Pressure with External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4. Measuring Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5. Measuring Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

6. Measuring Temperature with an RTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

7. Performing a Pressure Switch Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

8. Calibrating Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

8.1 Using the mA Input Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

8.2 Calibrating a Pressure-to-Current Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

8.3 Percent Error Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

9. Minimum and Maximum Storage Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

10. Factory Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

11. Custody Transfer / Flow Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

12. Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

12.1 Remote Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

12.2 Setting up the RS-232 Port for Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

12.3 Changing Between Remote and Local Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

12.4 Using Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

12.5 Remote Commands and Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

12.6 Entering Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

13. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

14. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

14.1 Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

14.2 Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

14.3 Service Center Calibration or Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

1. Introduction

The PCL341 or PCL342 is designed to be a simple to use yet very
versatile pressure calibrator. Its two internal pressure sensors combined
with inputs for mA, voltage, switch contacts and an RTD probe allow the
PCL341 or PCL342 to calibrate virtually any pressure device. An external
pressure module option allows an even wider range of pressure
calibration options including absolute and differential.

1.1 Customer Service

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Stamford, CT 06907-0047

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1.2 Standard Equipment

Check to see if your calibrator is complete. It should include: PCL341 or
PCL342 Calibrator, instruction manual, test leads, carrying case,
calibration certificate with data.

1.3 Safety information

Symbols Used

The following table lists the International Electrical Symbols. Some or all
of these symbols may be used on the instrument or in this manual.

Symbol Description

AC (Alternating Current)

AC-DC

Battery

CE Complies with European Union Directives

DC

Double Insulated

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2

Symbol Description

Electric Shock

Fuse

PE Ground

Hot Surface (Burn Hazard)

Read the User’s Manual (Important Information)

Off

On

The following definitions apply to the terms “Warning” and “Caution”.

• “Warning” identifies conditions and actions that may pose hazards to the user.

• “Caution” identifies conditions and actions that may damage the instrument being
used.

Use the calibrator only as specified in this manual, otherwise injury and damage to
the calibrator may occur.

Warning

To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury:

• Do not apply more than the rated voltage. See specifications for supported
ranges.

• Follow all equipment safety procedures.

• Never touch the probe to a voltage source when the test leads are plugged into
the current terminals.

• Do not use the calibrator if it is damaged. Before you use the calibrator, inspect
the case. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the
insulation surrounding the connectors.

• Select the proper function and range for your measurement.

• Make sure the battery cover is closed and latched before you operate the calibrator.

• Remove test leads from the calibrator before you open the battery door.

• Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check test
leads continuity. Replace damaged test leads before you use the calibrator.

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• When using the probes, keep your fingers away from the probe contacts. Keep
your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.

• Connect the common test lead before you connect the live test lead. When you
disconnect test leads, disconnect the live test lead first.

• Do not use the calibrator if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired.
When in doubt, have the calibrator serviced.

• Do not operate the calibrator around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.

• When measuring pressure, make sure the process pressure line is shut off and
depressurized before you connect it or disconnect it from the pressure module.

• Disconnect test leads before changing to another measure or source function.

• When servicing the calibrator, use only specified replacement parts.

• To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal
injury, replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator appears.

Caution

To avoid possible damage to calibrator or to equipment under test:

• Use the proper jacks, function, and range for your measurement or sourcing
application.

2. Calibrator Interface

Figure 1 shows the location of the process measurement inputs, while table
1 describes their use.

Figure 1

Pressure Measurement Inputs

Side View

Table 1 Process Measurement Inputs

No. Name Description
1, 2 Input Terminals These terminal are used to measure current, voltage

and a contact closure for switch test.
3 P1 Pressure Port This is the connection for the internal sensor P1
4 P2 Pressure Port This is the connection for the internal sensor P2
5 RTD Probe Connector This connector is where the RTD probe is plugged in.
6 Serial Interface This is used to interface to optional external modules

as well as for RS-232 serial communications with a PC

using the LEM-232 cable(optional).

Figure 2 shows the location of the keys. Table 2 describes the function of
each key.

Figure 2

Keypad

Table 2 Key Functions

No. Name Description
1 Function Keys These keys are used in various ways, primarily to

configure the calibrator
2 ON/OFF Key This key is used to turn the calibrator on and off
3 ZERO Key This key is used to zero pressure measurements
4 Backlight Key This key is used to turn the backlight on and off

Note: When the calibrator is turned on by pressing the ON/OFF key, it will

go through a short startup self-check routine. During that routine, the display
shows the current firmware revision level, auto shutdown status and the
ranges of the 2 internal pressure sensors. The calibrator requires a
maximum of 5 minutes warm-up to rated accuracy. Large changes in
ambient temperature may require a longer warm-up period. See section 2.3
for instructions on zeroing the pressure sensor displays. Pressure ranges
should be zeroed each time the calibrator is started.

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2.1 Calibrator Display

The Calibrator Display consists of two regions: The menu bar (located along
the bottom of the screen) is used to access a menu system. The main
display (the rest) consists of up to three process measurement sub-regions.
These sub-regions will henceforth be referred to as the UPPER, MIDDLE and
LOWER displays. Figure 3 shows the location of the different display fields
while table 3 describes them.

Figure 3

Display

Table 3 Display Functions

No. Name Description
1 Primary Parameters Indicates what is being measured.
2 Span Indicator Indicates the percent of the 4 to 20 mA span. (For mA

and mA Loop functions only)

3 Pressure Units Indicates one of 17 pressure units available for dis-

play.

4 Units Indicates the unit of measure for the display.

2.1.1 Main Menu Functionality

There are three options on the Main Menu, CONFIG, {current display} and
MORE. The Main Menu is home for the menu display.

2.1.1.1 Setting the Current Display

The current display is indicated by the center option on the Main Menu,
pressing the F2 key will toggle the current display.

2.1.1.2 Setting Current Display Parameters

To set the parameters of the current display use the CONFIG option to get to
the Display Configuration Menu.

Here the SELECT option will toggle through the choices for each parameter.
The first parameter is MODE. Since voltage, current and switch test modes

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all use the same jacks, two of these functions cannot be used concurrently.
The ability to select certain functions is limited based on what is already
selected in another active display. The NEXT option is used to change to the
second parameter. Only RTD and Pressure modes have a second parameter,
RTDs can be read in Celsius or Fahrenheit and Pressures can be read in 11
engineering units.

With a single display the following modes are available:
P[1] = Pressure on left side sensor.
P[2] = Pressure on right side sensor.
[EXT] = Pressure with external pressure module.
P[1] ST = Switch Test with left side sensor.
P[2] ST = Switch Test with right side sensor.
[EXT] ST = Switch Test with external pressure module.
mA = Milliamps measure without loop power.
mA LOOP = Milliamps measure with loop power.
VOLTS = Voltage Measure.
RTD = RTD Temperature Measurement (if a probe is connected).
The following table shows which functions are available concurrently.
An X in a column indicates that the mode in the current display will not be

available for selection if the mode in that row is in use in any other active
display.

Table 4 Mode Concurrency

CURRENT DISPLAY

P[1] P[2] [EXT] P[1] P[2] [EXT] mA mA Volts RTD

ST ST ST Loop
P[1]
P[2]
[EXT]
P[1]ST X X X X X X
P[2]ST X X X X X X
[EXT]ST X X X X X X
mA X X X X X
mA Loop X X X X X
Volts X X X X X
RTD

2.1.1.3 Accessing Other Menus

Use the MORE option on the Main Menu to access the other menu functions.

OTHER DISPLAYS

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Figure 4

Menu Map

2.2 Using the Backlight

The backlight is controlled by the dedicated backlight key. It toggles on and
off when the key is pressed; this is one of the few functions that cannot be
controlled by the serial interface. There are no user configuration settings for
the backlight.

2.3 Using the Zero Function

When the ZERO KEY is pressed, the calibrator will zero the current display if
a pressure mode is selected, and the pressure is within the zero limit. The
zero limits are within 5% of the full scale range of the selected sensor. If the
display indicates “OL,” the zero function will not operate.

2.3.1 Internal Sensor and Pressure Module (non-absolute)

When a sensor or module is selected on the current display and the ZERO
KEY is pressed the calibrator subtracts the current reading from the output.
The zero limits are within 5% of the full scale range of the selected sensor. If
the display indicates “OL,” the zero function will not operate.

2.3.2 Absolute Internal Sensor or Absolute Pressure Module

When an absolute pressure module is selected on the current display and the
ZERO KEY is pressed the calibrator prompts the user to enter the barometric
reference pressure. This is done using the arrow keys (F2 and F3 Keys). The
sensor port should be open (vented) to atmosphere while performing this
procedure.

2.4 Other Menu Controlled Functions

There are eight ‘sub-main’ menus that can be accessed through the MORE
option of the Main Menu. A ‘sub-main’ menu contains three options. The
first option is unique to the function. The second and third options of a ‘sub­main’ menu are always the same. The NEXT option leads to the next ‘sub­main’ menu and the DONE option returns home . For the last ‘sub-main’
menu the NEXT option wraps around to home. See Figure 4 for a detailed

mapping of the menu structure.

A note on naming convention:

If a ‘sub-main’ menu has subordinate menus, it will henceforth be referred to
as {function} Main Menu. E.g. the display contrast sub-main menu will be

called the Contrast Main Menu. If not it will be called the {function} menu.

2.4.1 Setting the Contrast

From the Contrast Main Menu choose the CONTRAST option to access the
Contrast Adjustment Menu.

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Use the arrow keys to adjust the display contrast to the desired level and
then use the CONTRAST DONE option to return home.

2.4.2 Locking and Unlocking Configurations

Use the LOCK CFG or UNLOCK CFG option of the Configuration Lock Menu
to lock or unlock the display configuration.

When the LOCK CFG option is chosen the menu display returns home and
the CONFIG option on the Main Menu indicates that it is locked. Also all
menus are locked out with the exception of the Contrast Adjustment menus
and the Configuration Lock Menu. When the UNLOCK CFG option is
chosen the configuration is unlocked and the menu display continues to the
next sub-main menu.

2.4.3 Saving and Recalling Setups

The calibrator will automatically save the current set-up for recall at power­up. Additionally 5 set-ups can be accessed through the SETUPS menu.
Select the SETUPS option from the Setups Main Menu.

Choose SAVE to save a set-up , RECALL to recall the set-up, or DONE to do
nothing and return home.

If SAVE or RECALL is selected use the arrow keys to select the set-up
location. Then use the save option to store the current set-up into the
selected location or the recall option to recall the set-up stored in the
selected location. The display menu will automatically go home.

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2.4.4 Setting AutoShut-off Parameters

The calibrator can be set to automatically shut-off after a selected number of
minutes; this function can also be disabled. To set the auto shut off
parameters select the AUTO OFF option on the Auto Shut Off Main Menu.

Use the arrow keys to select the number of minutes before the calibrator
turns off or disable auto shut-off by scrolling all the way down.

Use the AUTO OFF DONE option to set the parameters and return home.
The auto shut off time is reset whenever a key is pressed.

2.4.5 Activating and Deactivating a Display

Use the DISPLAY option on the Display Selection Main Menu to access the
Display Activation Menu.

The {function} option can be used to select which display to act upon. The
ON/OFF option turns the selected display on or off. The selected display
and current on/off state are displayed in the lower display.

Use the DONE option to save the changes and return home. When a
display is deactivated its configuration is retained. When the display is
activated its configuration is checked against the configurations of the other
currently active displays, if the configurations are in conflict the recalled
display’s configuration is modified to avoid the conflict. If all three displays

are deactivated the LOWER display will come on automatically

2.4.6 Setting the RTD probe type

Use the PROBE TYPE option of the RTD Probe Type main menu to access
the RTD Probe selection menu.

There are four probe types to select from P100-385, P100-392, P100-JIS and
CUSTOM. Use the SELECT option to select the desired probe type and the

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DONE option to store the change and return home.

Note: The default probe type is PT100-385.

2.4.7 Damping

Damping can be turned ON or OFF using the Damping menu selection.
When damping is ON, the calibrator displays an running average reading of
ten measurements. The calibrator makes approximately 3 readings per
second.

3. Measuring Pressure

To measure pressure, connect the calibrator using an appropriate fitting.
Choose a pressure setting for the display being used. The calibrator is
equipped with two internal sensors and many optional external sensors
(EPMs) are available. Be sure to choose the sensor based on working
pressures and accuracy.

Note:

Pressure sensors may be damaged and/or personnel injury may occur due
to improper application of pressure. Please refer to the table of ranges and
resolutions at the back of this manual for information on overpressure and
burst pressure ratings. Vacuum should not be applied to any gauge
pressure sensor. The calibrator display will indicate “OL” when an
inappropriate pressure is applied. If “OL” is observed on any pressure
display, the pressure should be reduced or vented immediately to prevent
damage or possible personnel injury. “OL” is displayed when the pressure
exceeds 120% of the nominal range of the sensor or when a vacuum in
excess of 2 PSI is applied on gauge range sensors.

Figure 5

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