PCE Instruments PCE-TTC 30 User Manual

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PCE-TTC 30 Temperature Sensor

Contents

1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1

2 PCE-TTC 30 Hardware Parts and Accessories .................................. 2

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................................................ 2

2.2 Operational Sections and Connections ............................................................................. 3

2.3 Power Options.................................................................................................................. 8

2.4 Battery ............................................................................................................................. 8

3 Start Up and Basic Operations ............................................................ 9

3.1 Power On or Off ............................................................................................................... 9

3.2 User Interface .................................................................................................................. 9

4 Menu Layout ........................................................................................ 20

4.1 MENU page ....................................................................................................................20

4.2 MEASURE Page .............................................................................................................21

4.3 SOURCE Page ...............................................................................................................23

4.4 DISPLAY Page................................................................................................................30

4.5 DATA LOGGING Page ....................................................................................................34

4.6 CJC Setting Page ............................................................................................................37

4.7 SETTING Page ...............................................................................................................38

5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................... 41

5.1 Common Problems .........................................................................................................41

5.2 Replacing the Battery ......................................................................................................41

6 Technical Specifications .................................................................... 42

7 Warranty ............................................................................................... 44

8 Disposal ............................................................................................... 44

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.

• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

• You must not make any technical changes to the device.

• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

• To prevent electrical shocks or damage to the instrument, do not connect more than 30 V between the terminals, or between the terminals and the ground.

• This instrument uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack. To prevent an explosion or fire, do not short circuit, do not disassemble and keep it safe from damage.

• To prevent battery leakage or heat generation, only use the battery charger in the temperature range 0 … 45 °C (32 … 113 °F).

• To make sure the display shows the correct data, disconnect the test leads before you set the power to on or change to another measure or source function.

• To prevent damage to the display, do not use sharp objects on the screen.

• Only sufficiently skilled persons may use the meter. Qualifications from an approved

training establishment may be necessary.

• Follow good engineering practice at all times.

• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.

We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.

If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.

2 PCE-TTC 30 Hardware Parts and Accessories

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

At the factory each new PCE-TTC 30 passes a careful inspection. It should be free of scrapes and scratches and in proper operation order upon receipt. The receiver should, however, inspect the unit for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If there are signs of obvious mechanical damage, package contents are incomplete, or the instrument does not operate according to specifications, contact the purchasing sales office as soon as possible.

Delivery contents: 1 x Temperature sensor PCE-TTC 30 2 x Laboratory cables with 2 mm plug 1 x Thermocouple adapter to 2 mm plug 2 x Adapter 2 mm on 4 mm laboratory cable 2 x Alligator clips 1 x Mini USB cable 1 x Power supply 5 V / 1 A 1 x Carrying bag 1 x User manual

The software can be downloaded here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/download-

win_4.htm

If you have to return the instrument to the factory for any reason, use the original packing whenever possible. Include a detailed description of the reason for the return.

2.2 Operational Sections and Connections

1 Terminal Connection for TC Measure and Source and EM Measure 2 Keypad Section 3 Color Display 4 USB Connection Slot for PC Communication and Charging

All sections and connections are presented in detail on the next pages. Note: Keep in mind that the next picture (as well as all pictures of the PCE-TTC 30 in this manual)

has an example configuration of modules. The configuration of your PCE-TTC 30 may vary significantly from the one in the picture.

2.2.1 Terminal Connections

EM Measure Terminals

Range: 0.000 … 24.000 mA Resolution: 0.001 mA

mA(24V)

Range: 0.000 … 24.000 mA Resolution: 0.001 mA

Range: 0.000 … 30.000 V Resolution: 0.001 V

EM Measure Terminals

Input Terminal for measuring voltage, current and supplying loop power.

Current Measurement

The PCE-TTC 30 supports current measurement using either PCE-TTC 30 as the loop power supply while at the same time measuring the current or simply measuring the current while an external power supply is used.

The following picture displays the connection for Current Measurement for different mode. And

also different ways of providing the supply power to the loop.

mA Current Measurement In this mode, the PCE-TTC 30 does not provide any supply voltage. For proper measurement the external device should capable of providing the voltage supply. If the external device should not capable, an external Power Supply should be connected in series.

mA Read Power Current Measurement

TC Terminal (Measure and Source)

TC Type

Range

Display

Resolution

Accuracy

-200.0 … 1000.0 °C

0.1 °C

± 0.3 °C

-200.0 … 1200.0 °C

0.1 °C

± 0.3 °C

-200.0 … 1372.0 °C

0.1 °C

± 0.3 °C

-200.0 … 400.0 °C

0.1 °C

± 0.3 °C

450.0 … 1800.0 °C

0.1 °C

± 0.5 °C

0.0 … 1750.0 °C

0.1 °C

± 0.5 °C

0 … 1750.0 °C

0.1 °C

± 0.5 °C

-200.0 … 1300.0 °C

0.1 °C

± 0.3 °C

-10 … 80 mV

0.001 mV

+0.02 % of reading + 2µV

-10 … 250 mV

0.01mV

+0.02 % of reading + 0.02mV

In this mode, the PCE-TTC 30 works as Loop Power Supply while at the same time measuring

the current.

Voltage Measurement

The PCE-TTC 30 is capable of voltage Measurement with two voltage measurement ranges.

The following picture displays the connection for Voltage Measurement for different mode.

TC Terminals Terminal for measuring and simulating thermocouples and mV. This terminal accepts a

miniature polarized thermocouple plug with flat, inline blades spaced 7.9 mm (0.312 in) center to center.

The PCE-TTC 30 supports measurement and simulation of Thermocouple and mV.

This key has different functionalities in different menus. These are shown in the bottom left part of the display.

- Scroll down to next parameter

- Decrease value of digit in Editbox

- Scroll down to previous parameter

- Increase value of digit in Editbox

- Enter menu when in Run mode

- Save edited parameter to memory

- Log current reading in memory if device is in Run mode and log mode is manual

- When not in Run mode, this key is used to enter Run mode

- Press and hold (approx. 2 s) to turn meter on/off

2.2.2 KeyPad

The PCE-TTC 30 has six different keys. The key description is given below.

2.2.3 Display

• LCD with a 2.4” color display

• Resolution of 240x320 pixels

• Supporting 262K colors

is being engraved on the top of the stand.

You should pull a bit first.

is being engraved on the bottom of the stand. Now during first pull of above you can release this lower part easily so that you can maneuver the stand as you like.

2.2.4 USB Connection

• The USB connection is located at the top of the PCE-TTC 30. It is a USB mini B-Type female connector.

• It can be used for PC communication and for charging the device.

• The USB cable supplied with the device is USB A-type male to USB B-type male. It is used

for connecting charger and PC.

2.2.5 Stand for Table Top Use

• This stand offers the best support for table top use which gives good viewing angle when the PCE-LOC 20 is placed on a table.

• Procedure to open stand:

2.3 Power Options

Charging method

Charging time (to full capacity)

External Charging Adaptor

≈ 5 hours

Operation

Battery Duration

Continuous operation (measure or source)

>18 hours

Continuous operation (12mA (24V) measure)

> 8 hours

There are three power options:

• Lithium-Ion battery: All the instrument functions are available with a charged battery.

• 5 V DC charging adaptor: It supplies power to the instrument and charges the battery at the

same time. It charges the battery when the instrument is on or off.

• USB mini Type B connection: This charges the battery when the instrument is off and increases the battery life when the instrument is on.

2.4 Battery

The Device uses 2300mAh Lithium-Ion Battery. When you set the power on, the battery symbol at the top of the display shows the charge status. To get more information on Battery go to Battery Info Page in Setting Menu.

2.4.1 Charging time

Note:

USB mini Type B connector charges the battery when the instrument is off and increases the battery life when the instrument is on.

2.4.2 Operating Time

These are typical operating times for a new, fully charged Li-Ion battery pack with these settings:

• Backlight Intensity set to 5% (Default: 100%)

• Backlight Timeout set to 0 (0=Infinite) (Default: 0)

Power save options: To get the best battery duration, set a low value for the Backlight Intensity (40%) and a short Timeout.

The maximum operating time without recharging varies depending on the usage and brightness setting of the display light. Also the generated output and the usage of the 24 V transmitter supply affect the maximum operating time.

Notes:

• The PCE-TTC 30’s memory and the internal clock/calendar use a small amount of

power although the calibrator is switched off. Remember to check the capacity of the batteries from time to time although the PCE-TTC 30 is not in use.

• Do not leave the PCE-TTC 30 without a Battery Pack or an Empty Battery for a long

time. The PCE-TTC 30 may lose its settings if it is left without a support voltage for an extended period.

3 Start Up and Basic Operations

3.1 Power On or Off

To set the instrument power ON, press and release this button down until the display comes on. During the power on sequence, the instrument shows a Startup Message and then shows the applicable data.

To set the instrument power off, press and hold (≈ 2 seconds) this button again. When the power is off, the last set of configuration options stays in memory.

3.2 User Interface

Every time the PCE-TTC 30 is switched on, the startup message ends in RUN Page. 3 display modes are available in RUN Page.

1. TC Measure/Source Mode

2. EM Measure Mode

3. TC Measure/Source + EM Measure Mode

This Display Mode can be selected from MENU→DISPLAY Page. In case of Dual Mode Display Screen is divided into two parts. Due to that only few additional info will appear on RUN Page. The information to be shown can be selectable in Display Mode Menu.

3.2.1 The Status Bar

The status bar at the top of the display is visible only in RUN Page. It is divided into five main sections.

Time in HH:MM:SS format

Available in two formats

1. 24 hour (default)

2. 12 hour

This setting is available in Date/Time in Settings Men

Error Code Indicator

This icon is visible if any on-board peripherals like RTC, ADC, DAC, etc. are not working properly, see chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

The List of error codes available in this device is given below.

Error code

Description

Memory corrupted or device unable to read/write it

RTC not working properly

Device unable to read battery information

Measure mode not working

Device unable to get source feedback reading

Data log memory corrupt

Source mode not working

More than one error from above list is occurring

USB Connection Status Icon

Icon is visible if USB charging adaptor or USB data cable is connected to the device. Icon is different for both indications, see below.

USB data cable is connected and communication with PC is available

USB charging adaptor is connected. Battery starts charging.

Battery Charge Percentage Indicator

Always visible in Run page; battery % is shown in the centre of the icon and the icon background is filled with green, yellow or red color if battery % is >= 50%, >= 20 and <20 respectively.

Data Logging Enable Status Indicator

Icon is visible if data logging is enabled and will flash when a data log is stored to the memory

3.2.2 Function Key Bar

The function key bar at the bottom of the display is visible all the time. 2 function keys are available. The meaning of the function keys varies depending on the situation. A blank function key text means that the function is disabled at the moment.

3.2.3 Display Mode

1. TC Mode

TC Display Mode

TC Mode

Shows the Current Thermocouple Mode

TC Measure Mode

TC Source Mode

TCType

Shows the current Thermocouple/mV Type.

CJC Mode

Shows the CJC Mode

CJC Auto

CJC Auto Mode

CJC Manual

CJC Manual Mode

TC Reading

Shows the Thermocouple/mV Measure/Source reading according to display mode and TC Type

Unit

Shows the Unit of the TC Reading, CJC

°C

Shows If TC Display mode is Actual and TC Unit is Celsius.

°F

Shows If TC Display mode is Actual and TC Unit is Fahrenheit.

Shows If TC Display mode is Actual and TC Unit is Kelvin.

Shows If TC Display mode is Actual. And TC Type is -10 … 80 or -10 … 250mV.

Shows If TC Display mode is Percentage.

STEP/RAM P Icon

Shows the Icon indicating STEP/RAMP mode. Only applicable if TC mode is SOURCE.

Manual Step

Rising Ramp

Step UP

Falling Ramp

Step DOWN

Ramp Hold @ 0%

Ramp Hold @ 100%

CJC Reading

Shows the Temperature of the Cold Junction if CJC mode is selected as AUTO and shows the user entered CJC Temperature value if CJC mode is MANUAL. The Reading unit is same as TC Unit.

Additional Info

Shows the Addition Information according to TC Mode and Additional Info selected in MENU → DISPLAY → TC terminal.

Measure Window

Input Type

The Input Type. mA

mA Current Input

mA(24V)

mA Current (Read Power-24V) Input

V Voltage Input

EM Display Mode

The Measure Reading Display Mode

Actual

Displays the Raw Input Value without any scaling

Percentage

Displays the Percentage Value

Scaled

Displays the Scaled Value

Bar Graph

Horizontal Bar graph according to TC Percentage Value (0.00% -

100.00%). The value scales according to TC reading and Input 0% and 100% value as set in MENU → DISPLAY → TC terminal Menu.

Percentage Value

The Percentage Value in according to TC Reading.

2. EM Measure Mode

Measure Reading

The Reading as per the Measure Display Mode

HART Icon

HART Enable Status Icon

This icon will appear if HART is enabled from MENU → SETTING → HART page. (This icon is visible for mA (24V) Input Type only. For other Input Types this will invisible regardless of HART settings)

Bar Graph

Horizontal Bar graph according to Input Percentage Value (0.00% … 100.00%).

Percentage Value

The Percentage Value in Percentage according to Input Value.

Tare

The Tare Value Set from MENU → DISPLAY → EM Terminal- Tare page

Actual Value

The Raw Input Value without any scaling

This will appear only if Main Display in MENU → DISPLAY →

EM Terminal is set to PERCENTAGE/SCALED.

Min

Displays the minimum value found after a measurement was started or minimum was reset.

Max

Displays the maximum value found after a measurement was started or maximum was reset.

Max-Min

Displays the Maximum-Minimum value found after a measurement was started or Maximum-Minimum was reset.

Cumulative Average

Displays the Cumulative Average value found after a measurement was started or Cumulative Average was reset.

3. TC + EM Mode

TC + EM Mode

TC Mode TC Type CJC Mode TC Reading STEP/RAMP Icon CJC Reading Additional Info. Unit

Refer to TC Display Mode on previous pages.

EM Input Type EM Reading HART Icon

Refer to EM Display Mode on previous pages.

EM Display Mode

The Measure Reading Display Mode

“ “ (Blank)

Displays the Raw Input Value without any scaling

Displays the Percentage Value

Displays the Scaled Value

3.2.4 Display Operations

Mainly, four types of widgets are available in the Device Menu. i. ListBox ii. EditBox iii. CheckBox iv. RadioButtonBox

The below section will show how to change the value of different widgets.

i. ListBox

ListBox are used when there is a limited amount of preset values. You have to select one of the available options. The list of available options is displayed in the centre part. A ListBox list opens when you press the F1 key. Use the UP/DOWN key to scroll through the available options. Select one of the options with the ENTER key.

Example: How to change of Input Type (I/P Type) from mA to V. This option is available in MENU

→ EM SETUP Page.

ii. EditBox

EditBox is used where a large range of values is possible for a parameter. To edit the value of an EditBox, press F1 key. After that EditBox enters Edit mode where F1 and F2 keys work as shifter. User can shift to desired digit and using UP or DOWN key digit value can be incremented or decremented. The modified value can be saved using MENU/ENT key.

The above figure shows the example how to change Input High (100%) Range from 24.000 to

10.000 mA.

There are mainly 2 types of EditBox in this device. In most of the EditBox changing of decimal point & changing of sign is not allowed. But there are few EditBox, where these are allowed. Examples Scaled Low (0%) & High (100%) etc.

The below figure shown the example how to change decimal point of the Input Scaled High (100%) Range.

To change the sign of the value, shift to the sign digit and pressing UP or DOWN key will toggle the sign.

iii. CheckBox

CheckBox is used where Binary Value (1/0, True/False) is available for any parameter. To change the CheckBox status, press F1 key. This will enter edit mode. In this mode, status can

be toggled by pressing F1 key. Press MENU/ENT key to store new status.

iv. RadioButtonBox Radio Button Box is used where very few values can be possible and all the available values need to be visible. In this device, two types of Radio Button Box are available. One with 1 value can be selectable & the other where 1 or 2 values can be selectable at a time.

In Radio Button Box the other option can be selected by pressing MENU/ENT key on that option. When pressing this key the new option will be selected and the other option will be disabled. Below an example is given, How to change TC Source Mode from STEP to RAMP.

4 Menu Layout

EM SETUP

Contains Parameters related to EM Measure Mode like Input Type, Range etc.

TC SETUP

Contains Parameters related to Thermocouple like TC Mode, TC Type etc.

DISPLAY

Contains Parameters related to different display mode for RUN page

LOGGING

Contains Parameters related to Data Logging.

CJC Setting

Contains Parameters related to Alarm & Alarm Set-Points.

SETTINGS

Contains Parameters related to General Settings of the device like display, Date/Time, Calibration, Reset, etc.

4.1 MENU page

There are mainly six Menus in this device. To enter into the MENU page press MENU/ENT key and press F2 key to come out from Menu page.

4.2 MEASURE Page

Parameter Name

Description / Options

I/P Type

(Input Type)

Measure Input Type

Available Options: mA: 0.000 … 24.000 mA DC mA (24 V): 0.000 … 24.000 mA DC V: 0.000 … 30.000 V DC

Input Range Low (0%)

Low Range for Measure Input

Range: Default Input Low to Input Range High (100%)

This parameter is enabled, if Main Display in MENU → DISPLAY → EM SETUP is set to Percentage or Scaled.

Input Range

High (100%)

High Range for Measure Input

Range: Input Range Low (0%)to Default Input High

This parameter is enabled, if Main Display in MENU → DISPLAY → EM SETUP is set to Percentage or Scaled

This page appears when you select RUN

MENU →EM SETUP.

→

This page contains parameters related to EM Measure like Input Type, Input Range, Scaling and Transfer Function. The Description of the Parameters appear on this page is given below.

Scaled Input Range

Low (0%)

Scaling Low Range for Measure Input

Range:

-99999 to Scaled Input Range High (100%)

Decimal Point for this Edit Box is changeable

This parameter is enabled, if Main Display in MENU → DISPLAY → EM SETUP is set to Scaled

Scaled Input Range

High (100%)

Scaling High Range for Measure Input

Range: Scaled Input Range Low (0%) to 99999

Decimal Point for this EditBox is changeable.

This parameter is enabled, if Main Display in MENU → DISPLAY → EM

SETUP is set to Scaled.

(Transfer Function)

Transfer Function for Scaling

Available Options: Linear x^2 (x2) x^(1/2) (√x)

This parameter is enabled, if Main Display in MENU → DISPLAY → EM SETUP is set to Scaled.

4.3 SOURCE Page

This page appears when you select RUN

MENU →TC SETUP.

→

This page contains parameters related to Thermocouple like TC Mode Type, TC Type, Unit, TC Source Mode etc. The Description of the Parameters appear on this page is given below.

Parameter Name

Description / Options

TC Mode

Thermocouple Mode

Available Options: MEASURE SOURCE

TC Select

Select the Thermocouple/mV Type for Measurement / Simulation

Available Options:

TC Type

Range

Resolution

E TC

-200.0 … 1000.0 °C

0.1 °C

J TC

-200.0 … 1200.0 °C

K TC

-200.0 … 1372.0 °C

T TC

-200.0 … 400.0 °C

B TC

450.0 … 1800.0 °C

R TC

0.0 ,… 1750.0 °C

S TC

0.0 … 1750.0 °C

N TC

-200.0 … 1300.0 °C

-10 to 80 mV

-10.000 … 80.000 mV

0.001 mV

-10 to 250 mV

-10.00 … 250.00 mV

0.01 mV

TC Unit Unit

Measure/Source Reading Unit

Available Options: Celsius Fahrenheit Kelvin

Source Mode

TC Source Output Format This option appears only if TC Mode is SOURCE

Available Options: STEP RAMP

At a time one can be selected. Press F1 key on one of the options for more settings.

Reset Additional Info

Reset the Additional Information of Measure mode like Minimum and Maximum This option appear only if TC Mode is MEASURE.

Parameter Name

Description / Options

Low

Starting Value of Step Enter value according to TC Display Mode. If display mode is actual, enter value in temperature/mV and if display mode is %, enter value in %.

High

Ending Value of Step Enter value according to TC Display Mode. If display mode is actual, enter value in temperature/mV and if display mode is %, enter value in %.

Manual (Output Type)

Step Manual Mode Selection CheckBox

Ticking this checkbox will enable Step Manual Mode and Un-ticking will enable Auto Step Mode.

4.3.1 STEP Page

Step Time (s)

Enter the time for a single step in seconds

Range: 1 … 9999

This parameter is enabled only for Auto Step Mode (Manual CheckBox is Un-Checked)

Step Definition

Step Definition for the Step function

Available Options: Temperature (Appear only if TC Display mode is Actual)

Percentage (Appear only if TC Display mode is Percentage) User Defined

Step

Step Value in Temperature/mV/% according to TC Display Mode and TC unit Only appears if Step Definition is Temperature or Percentage.

Define Steps

User Defined Step value for Manual and Auto Step Mode. This option appears only if Step Definition is User Defined. Maximum 10 step value can be configured. First enter the no. of step and then define step value in serial order.

Repeat Format

How the stepping should be done.

Available Options: UP DOWN UP/DOWN DOWN/UP

This parameter is enabled only for Auto Step Mode (Manual CheckBox is Un-Checked)

Repeat Repeat Counts

Defines how many times the steps are repeated

Range: 1 … 9999

This parameter is enabled only for Auto Step Mode (Manual CheckBox is Un-Checked)

Manual Stepping

To Enable Manual Stepping, select Source Type as STEP and Check the Manual CheckBox.

If this mode is enabled, icon will appear in Source Display Window in RUN Page.

Pressing UP or DOWN key in RUN Page will Increment or Decrement Source Value by Step specified in STEP Page.

In RUN Page, Source Value can directly change by Pressing F1 key (EDIT) and modifying value like in EditBox. And STEP Setting can be accessed directly by F2 key (SETTING).

Auto Stepping

To Enable Auto Stepping, select Source Type as STEP & UnCheck the Manual Check Box.

If this mode is enabled, (Step UP) or (Step Down) icon will appear in Source Display Window in RUN Page and F1 & F2 Button change to START and SETTING respectively.

Automated Step can be started by Pressing F1 key (START). After that F1 and F2 key will change to PAUSE&STOP respectively. So by pressing F1 & F2 key running STEP can be PAUSE or STOP at any time in RUN Page.

STEP Setting can be accessed directly by F2 key (SETTING).

NOTE: While STEP is running STEP settings can’t be accessible and Source Page Parameter settings can’t be change. Stop STEP before changing any settings.

4.3.2 RAMP Page

Parameter Name

Description / Options

Low

Starting Value of Ramp Enter value according to TC Display Mode. If display mode is actual, enter value in temperature/mV and if display mode is %, enter value in %.

High

Ending Value of Ramp Enter value according to TC Display Mode. If display mode is actual, enter value in temperature/mV and if display mode is %, enter value in %.

Hold@0%(s)

Time to wait at Low (0%) level in second This parameter is used for Repeat Format UP/DOWN or DOWN/UP.

Range: 0 … 9999

Rise Time (s)

Time to Increase from Low to High Level.

Range: 1 … 9999

Hold@100%(s)

Time to wait at High (100%) level in second This parameter is used for Repeat Format UP/DOWN or DOWN/UP.

Range: 0 … 9999

Fall Time (s)

Time to decrease from High to Low Level

Range: 1 … 9999

Repeat Format

How the Ramp should be done

Available Options: UP DOWN UP/DOWN DOWN/UP

Repeat Repeat Counts

Defines how many times the steps are repeated

Range: 1 … 9999

Starting the RAMP

To Enable Ramp, select Source Type as RAMP.

If this mode is enabled, (Rising Ramp) or (Falling Ramp) or

(Ramp Hold @ 100%) or (Ramp Hold @ 0%) icon will appear in

Source Display Window according to current RAMP mode in RUN Page and F1 & F2 Button change to START and SETTING respectively.

RAMP can be started by Pressing F1 key (START). After that F1 & F2 key will change to PAUSE and STOP respectively. So by pressing F1 and F2 key running RAMP can be PAUSE or STOP at any time in RUN Page.

NOTE: While RAMP is running RAMP settings can’t be accessible and Source Page Parameter settings can’t be change. Stop RAMP before changing any settings.

4.4 DISPLAY Page

This page appears when you select RUN

MENU →DISPLAY.

→

There are mainly Four RUN Display Modes possible in this device. And this mode can be selected from the above Page. What information to be shown in each RUN Display Mode can be defined by this page.

In this page there is one RadioButtonBox. At a time one or two option can be selected. The possible combinations are given below.

4.4.1 EM Display Settings

Parameter Name

Description / Options

Main Display

Select which Reading to be displayed as a Main Reading (Reading Displays in Box in RUN Page).

Available Options:

Actual

Display the Actual Input Value

Percentage

Display the Percentage Value of the Input

The Value depends on Input Range. These settings are available from MENU →EM SETUP.

Scaled

Display the Scaled Value of the Input

The Scale Value depends on Input Range, Input Scaled Range and Transfer Function. These settings are available from MENU →EM SETUP.

Filter (sec)

1st Order IIR Low Pass Filter for Input Reading

Filter is useful when a measurement signal contains unwanted noise.

Range:

0.0 … 60.0 sec

This page appears when you select RUN

MENU →DISPLAY →EM Terminal.

→

Tare (unit)

The Tare value is subtracted from the reading of the measured value.

Here unit is changed according to current Input Type and Measure Display Mode.

Range: In accordance with Input Range & Measure Display Mode.

Note: Beware of the problems that may result in not seeing the true measurement value.

Parameter Name

Description / Options

Main Display

Select which Reading to be display as a Main Reading (Reading Displays in Box in RUN Page).

Available Options:

Actual

Display the Actual Thermocouple/mV Value

Percentage

Display the Percentage Value of Thermocouple/mV according to value set in 0% and 100%.

Low Value in Temperature/mV for (0 … 100%) scaling.

100%

High Value in Temperature/mV for (0 … 100%) scaling.

4.4.2 TC Display Settings

This page appears when you select RUN →MENU →DISPLAY →TC Terminal.

Additional Info.1

Choose which information to be shown as TC Mode Additional Information on RUN Page.

Available Options for TC Measure Mode:

Options

Icon

Description

None

No info is visible.

Actual Value

Shows the Actual Thermocouple Temperature/mV value without any scaling. This option is available only if TC Display Mode is Percentage.

Shows the Thermovoltage which is measured through TC terminals.

mV w/o CJC

Shows the Thermovoltagea ccording to TC Temperature with adding CJ Temperature mV.

Maximum

Shows the Maximum measured reading from the time when info last reset.

Minimum

Shows the Minimum measured reading from the time when info last reset.

Min & Max

Shows the Minimum (in place of mV0) and Maximum value both together. This option available only for only TC Display mode.

Available Options for TC Source Mode:

Options

Icon

Description

None

No info is visible.

Actual Value

Shows the Actual Thermocouple Temperature/mV value without any scaling. This option is available only if TC Display Mode is Percentage.

Shows the Thermovoltage according to Temperature including CJ temperature mV. The mV which is sourced through TC Terminal.

Reading Feedback

Shows the Feedback Temperature/mV Reading. When TC-12 generate mV, it uses its own measurement function to control the generated value. This feedback measurement is shows if this option is selected.

%Error

Shows the error in % between the Desired Source Value and Feedback value.

mV Feedback

Shows the Feedback mV Reading.

mV w/o CJC

Shows the Thermovoltage according to Temperature (for CJ Temperature = 0 °C)

Filter(sec)

1st Order IIR Low Pass Filter for TC Measure Reading. This option is available only for TC mode is Measure.

Filter is useful when a measurement signal contains unwanted noise.

Range:

0.0 … 60.0 sec

4.5 DATA LOGGING Page

This section gives examples of how to log Readings with time and date over a set time period or on a key press. Logged data is stored in a user defined file in internal memory.

This Page appears when you select RUN →MENU →LOGGING.

Parameter Name

Description / Options

Trigger

Data Logging Trigger Mode Selection.

Available Options:

Key Press Log Data on pressing from RUN key Page

Periodic

Log Data periodically at every Sampling Rate for total time specified by Logging Time.

Mode

Data Mode Selection for Logging

Available Options:

Log only EM Measure Readings

Log only TC Terminal Readings

EM+TC

Log EM Measure andTC Terminal both Readings This parameter is enabled only for Periodic Trigger.

Save Method

Reading Type selection for Logging

Available Options: Instant Min Max Average All

This parameter is enabled only for Periodic Trigger.

Sampling Rate(s)

Sampling Rate for Periodic Data Logging in seconds

Range: 1 … 9999

This parameter is enabled only for Periodic Trigger.

Logging Time (HH:MM:SS)

Total Logging Time in HH:MM:SS Format for Periodic Logging

This parameter is enabled only for Periodic Trigger.

File No.

File Number.

Range: 1 … 25

This parameter is enabled only for Periodic Trigger.

File Info.

Shows the information of stored files. This information contains Logging Start Time & Date and No of Samples stored in the file.

File Delete

Delete stored file.

START LOGGING

Press F1 key while selecting this button to start the Logging.

Logging Mode

Max. Reading

Periodic

150000

Key Press

484

Notes:

• Maximum No. of Readings that can be stored in

• In Periodic mode, changing of any Measure or Source parameter is not allowed. So

While Periodic Logging is Running, the úser can’t enter MEASURE, SOURCE and DISPLAY menu. But in Key Press Logging mode, there is no restriction.

• In Periodic Mode, if error message like “Not Sufficient Memory” comes while starting

the Logging. Try to Reduce Logging Time or Increase Sampling Period or try deleting some existing files.

• In Key Press Mode, If No of Samples reach its maximum limit that is 484, the next

sample will start from the first overwriting the memory.

• While Logging is running, entering into the LOGGING menu shows below page.

for Periodic Mode for Key Press Mode

• For Periodic Mode, this page contains information of Number of Samples Taken and

Time Remaining for Logging in HH:MM:SS.

• Both Periodic and Key Press logging can be stop manually by pressing F1 key on STOP

LOGGING Button. For Periodic Mode, Logging will automatically stopped when defined log time ends and a message “LOGGING DONE” pop ups.

Transferring the Results to a Personal Computer:

A 32-bit Windows® software called mCAL+.exe can be downloaded here: https://www.pce-

instruments.com/english/download-win_4.htm. Start this software just as any other Windows®

software. All communication between the PC and PCE-TTC 30 is initiated from mCAL+.exe.

More information on the software can be found in the separate software manual.

4.6 CJC Setting Page

This page appears when you select RUN →MENU →CJC Settings.

Parameter Name

Description / Options

CJC Mode

CJ (Cold Junction) Temperature Mode

Available Options:

AUTO

CJ Temperature is TC Terminal’s temperature.

MANUAL

CJ Temperature is user selectable irrespective of TC Terminal temperature.

CJC Adjustment

CJ Temperature adjustment for Manual CJC Temperature.

4.7 SETTING Page

This page appears when you select RUN →MENU →SETTING.

All the available Settings Options are given below.

i. HART ii. Display iii. Date/Time iv. Calibration v. Battery Info vi. Set Password vii. Factory Reset viii. About Us

Press F1 key to Enter into the settings of any option. Description of all settings is given below.

4.7.1 HART Settings

Select YES to add a Series resistor (250Ω) into the mA circuit. You can then use this instrument together with a HART® communicator to set up and calibrate HART® devices. This option is applicable for mA(24V) Read Power Input Type Only.

Display Intensity

Display Brightness Settings.

Range: 5 to 100

Display Off Time

Standby Time in second after which display will turn Off. To turn the display off press any key.

Range: 0 to 9999 sec

Setting 0 will disable this feature. That means display will never turn off automatically.

4.7.2 Display Settings

4.7.3 Date/Time Settings

To set the Time + Date of the device. 2 date formats are supported in this device: DD/MM/YY

and MM/DD/YY. This is useful only in Data Logging, to decide in which format the Date is to be stored.

2 time formats are supported in this device: 24 Hour and 12 Hour. This is to select in which format the time should be displayed on Run page and time to be stored in Data Logging.

AM/PM selection is enabled only for 12 Hour Time Format.

4.7.4 Calibration

The instrument is factory calibrated for the specified range, but due to long term drift of components, re-calibration may be necessary in some cases. For calibrating the instrument, a reliable source is required. This source should be at least ten times accurate compared to the range of the instrument.

Note: PCE Instruments can provide a calibration service that is traceable to international standards.

We recommend that you return the instrument to the manufacturer or an approved service agent for calibration. If you use an alternative calibration facility, make sure that it uses these standards.

4.7.5 Battery Info

This page shows the basic battery Information.

• Battery Level (Percentage)

• Battery Voltage (in mV)

• Current (in mA)

• Battery Status

4.7.6 About Calibrator

This Page illustrates the Connection diagrams for valid connections to this device.

• Time to Full (in min)

• Time to Empty (in min)

5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Causes

Device Not Starting Up

• Battery Discharged

• Battery Connection Loose

Reading Fluctuation/ Reading OPEN

• Wrong / Loose Connections

Error Code on status bar

• One of the peripheral not working properly. (Solution: Restart the Device if still error code showing contact PCE Instruments)

Calibration Out

• Distortion in due to external noise connection

• (Solution: Check connection. If still out, contact

PCE Instruments or Recalibrate Device in authorized calibration laboratory.)

Battery Not Charging

• Battery Connection Loose

• Battery Dead

5.1 Common Problems

5.2 Replacing the Battery

6 Technical Specifications

Voltage DC V

Measuring range

Resolution

Accuracy

0 ... 30V

0.001V

± 0.02% v.Mw. + 2 Dgt

Current DC mA

Measuring range

Resolution

Accuracy

0 ... 24-mA

0.001-mA

± 0.02% v.Mw. + 2 Dgt

Measurement / Simulation

Thermocouples

Measuring range

Resolution

Accuracy

-200 ... 1200°C / -328 ... 2192°F

0.1°C /

0.18°F

± 0.3°C / 0.54°F

-200 ... 1200°C / -328 ... 2192°F

0.1°C /

0.18°F

± 0.3°C / 0.54°F

-200 ... 1372°C / -328 ... 2501°F

0.1°C /

0.18°F

± 0.3°C / 0.54°F

-200 ... 400°C / -328 ... 752°F

0.1°C /

0.18°F

± 0.3°C / 0.54°F

450 ... 1800°C / 842 ... 3272°F

0.1°C /

0.18°F

± 0.3°C / 0.54°F

0 ... 1750°C / 32 ... 3182°F

0.1°C /

0.18°F

± 0.3°C / 0.54°F

0 ... 1750°C / 32 ... 3182°F

0.1°C /

0.18°F

± 0.3°C / 0.54°F

-200 ... 1300°C / -328 ... 2372°F

0.1°C /

0.18°F

± 0.3°C / 0.54°F

mV 10 ... 80 mV

-10 ... 250 mV

0.001 mV

0.01 mV

± 0.02% of the displayed value + 2μV ± 0.02% of reading + 0.02 mV Note: The specifications refer to the temperature standard ITS-90

General specifications

Display modes

Measurement: mA / V / thermocouple / mV Simulation: thermocouple / mV

temperature units

°C / °F / K

Cold junction compensation error

≤ ± 0.5°C / 0.9°F Maximum input voltage

30V DC

Temperature coefficient

<30 ppm

Input impedance measurement

Thermocouple / mV / V:> 1 MΩ Current measurement: 10 Ω

Response time

<100 ms

Impedance

> 4,7 kΩ with thermocouple / mV

Refresh rate display

10 Hz

Isolation

500V DC

Data storage

Internal memory 150000 readings

Interface

USB 2.0

Display

2.4" TFT LCD 240 x 320 pixels LED illuminated

Output voltage current loop

24V DC / 24mA

HART mA loop resistance

250 Ω ± 20%

Special features

Step and ramp function Automatic and manual mode √x, x2: For the measuring function

Continuity test

Adjustable threshold up to 100 Ω

Power supply

3.7V / 2300mAh Li-ion battery

Charging time

about 5 h

Power adapter

Input: 100 ... 240V AC / 50/60 Hz Output: 5V / 1 A DC

Battery life

Approx. 15 h: Simulation and measurement with low LCD illumination Approx. 8 h: Measurement with low LCD illumination

Dimensions

162 x 82 x 40 mm

Weight

About 300 g / < 1 lb

Degree of protection

IP20

Operating conditions

Battery operation: 0 ... 55°C / 32 ... 131°F, 30 ... 90% RH Main operation: 0 ... 45°C / 32 ... 113, 30 ... 90% RH

Storage conditions

-20 .. 60°C / -4 ... 140°F, 30 ... 90% rh non-condensing

Heating time

About 15 minutes

7 Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:

https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.

8 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

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