The CA51/CA71 HANDY CAL calibrators are
comprehensive generating/measuring instruments for
all your calibration and equipment checking needs at
maintenance sites. The CA51/CA71 can simultaneously
generate and measure voltage, current, TC, RTD and
pulse signals, thus you don’t need to prepare many
instruments. In addition, the incorporated rotary
switches of good repute enable operations so smooth
that an incorrect measurement caused from erroneous
operations can be prevented.
FEATURES
Simultaneous signal generation and measurement
capability
The CA71 lets you handle regular tests on TCs, RTDs
and various other types of sensors and instruments, as
well as operation checks when a problem has occurred.
By itself it can generate signals for input to equipment,
and check output signal from equipment.
(TC and RTD measurement functions: CA71 only)
AC voltage (including supply voltage) measurement
capability
In cases where numerous signal converters and other
devices are mounted on a rack or panel, the CA51/CA71
can be used to check the input and output signals of
each device, while simultaneously checking the power
supply. There is no need for a separate multimeter to
measure supply voltage.
A wide array of useful functions
Divided output (n/m) function, Auto-step function,
Sweep function, Memory function and Communication
function are available.
(Communication function: CA71 only)
Easy Operation
The CA51/CA71 incorporates rotary switches for simple
handling.
the cables, and you are ready to take measurement.
Just open the cover of carrying case and connect
FUNCTIONS
Generation and Measurement
Generation and Measurement of Voltage/Current
The CA51/CA71 can generate voltage/current up to 30
V DC/24 mA DC and measure up to 100 V DC/100 mA
DC.
4−20 mA Step Function
You can set the signal in 4 mA increments or decrements
in order 4 ⇔ 8 ⇔ 12 ⇔ 16 ⇔ 20 mA by one touch
operation.
20 mA SINK Function
The 20 mA SINK function can draw current from an
external voltage source to the H terminal of SOURSE
unit. Thus, the CA51/CA71 can be used in a loop test,
for example, as a simulator for transmitters.
Example of Connection
Two-wire transmitter
4-20mA
The figure shows the example of
connection to distributor for two-wire
transmitter. The CA51/CA71 can draw
current (SINK) from supply voltage up
to28 V, and check a loop (20 mA SINK
range is used). In addition, it can
simultaneously measure the output of
distributor.
Distributor
+
-
+
5V
-
Equivalent Output of TC/RTD
In addition to10 types of TC (K, E, J, T, N, L, U, R, S and
B), RTD (Pt100, JPt100) outputs are available.
The CA51/CA71 can be used for maintenance of industrial
instruments for process or various thermometers.
Multi Temperature
The CA51/CA71 can be used as multi thermometer
because the measurements for all ranges are available.
For RTD, 3-wire measurement is available.
Built-in Reference Junction Compensation Sensor
As a means of easily providing reference junction
compensation when TC is generated, you can use the
temperature sensor within the CA51/CA71. For more
accurate reference junction compensation, use RJ
sensor (model: B9108WA) sold separately.
Example of Connection
Instrument to be
calibrated
(Temperature controller,
temperature converter
or the like)
(SOURCE)
A
B
b
The figure shows the example of connection
for three-wire RTD thermometer.
The equivalent output of temperature set in
the CA51/CA71 is input to the instrument to
be calibrated. At this time, three-wire
connection is required to cancel the wire
resistance of lead cable connecting the
CA71 and the instrument to be calibrated.
GS 77W02A01-01E
1st Edition: Nov. 2002
<<Contents>> <<Index>>
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Generation and Measurement of Pulse
Frequency can be set in the wide range of 1 Hz to 11 kHz.
With switch selection, the CA51/CA71 can generate or
measure pulses.
It is suitable for checking a flow meter or receiver.
Generation and Measurement of Voltage Pulse and
Contact Pulse
The CA51/CA71 can generate and measure voltage
pulse (amplitude: +0.1 V to +15 V, zero base waveform)
and contact pulse.
Pulse Cycle Function
The set pulse can be output. It is suitable for checking
integrating counter. (Any value of frequency and
amplitude is settable.)
CPM (count/min), CPH (count/hour) Function
In MEASURE mod (functions for measurement), pulse
number per minute is counted. It is suitable for the
integration of discontinuous pulse signals from flow
meter.
In SOURCE mode (functions for generation), you can
select either generation of continuous pulse signals or
generation of given number of pulses.
Example of Connection
Flow meter
Power supply (12 V or 24 V)
Pulse signal
(MEASURE)
(SOURCE)
+
+
-
The figure shows the example of connection for
measurement of pulse signal integration from flow
meter, and generation of pulse signal to receiver
like converter, controller or the like.
For example, since pulse signal from flow meter is
discontinuous, use “CPM/CPH” function for
integrating count of pulse number per minute (or
per hour).
Pulse receiver
(integrati ng counter,
pulse converter, controller
or the li ke)
Lead cable for measurement
Measurement range
setting rotary sw itch
Select fr om t he f ollow ing:
AC voltage
DC voltage
TC*
Resistance
TD *
R
Frequency, pulse
DC current
(* For CA71 only)
POWER key
Various function se ttings
(Keys to set various settings)
Generated signal setting
Divided (n/m) function
Memory function
Terminal adapter
(RD031)
Red
(99021)
Bl ac k
!
The allowable voltage to the ground when
the included terminal adapter is attached to
the input terminals is 30 Vpeak maximum.
Bla ck
Red
Measurement of Commercial Power Supply Voltage
AC voltage up to 300 V can be measured. World-wide
supply voltage can also be measured.
Useful Functions
Divided Output (n/m) Function
The divided output (n/m) function outputs a value n/m
times the setpoint of a voltage, current, resistance, TC or
RTD signal.
When inputting the percentage of instrument input value
within the range of zero to full scale, bothersome
calculations for percentage is not required..
Auto Step Function
The auto-step function divides the range of zero to full
scale into m equally, increases or decreases the output in
a step-by-step manner by changing the variable n of the
n/m output from n=0 to m when the divided output
function (n/m) is selected.
Sweep Function
The sweep function linearly increases or decreases the
output.
Memory Function
With a pair of generated and measured signal values in a
set, the CA51/CA71 can handle a maximum of 50 sets of
data by means of its built-in memory.
Communication Function
(CA71 only)
By connecting the communication cable (RS-232): 91017,
you can read internal memory data and measured value,
or set the generated signal from a personal computer.
ARNING
W
Blac k Blac k
Red
LIGHT k ey
urns on the LCD backlight
T
Lead cable for s ource (g eneration)
(98020)
Signal generation range
setting rotary s witch
Select from the following:
DC voltage
TC
Resistance
RTD
Frequency
DC current
SOURCE unit: Range and Accuracy Accuracy: ±(setting percentage plus µV, mV, mA, Ω or °C)
Parameter Reference Range
100mV -10.00 to 110.00 mV ± (0.02%+15 µV) 10 µV
DC voltage
DC current
mA SINK 20 mA 0.1 to 24.000 mA ± (0.05%+3 µA) 1 µA External power supply: 5 to 28 V
Resistance 400 Ω 0 to 400.00 Ω ± (0.025%+0.1 Ω) 0.01 Ω
RTD
TC *4
Frequency,
pulse
Temperature coefficient: Accuracy shown above × (1/5)/ °C
*1: Output up to 24 V/22 mA is possible when using the AC adapter.
*2: As per JIS C 1604-1997 (ITS-90). IPTS-68 may be selected through internal settings (DIP switch).
*3: Excitation current: If less than 0.1 mA to 0.5 mA, then add [0.025/Is (mA)]Ω or [0.06/Is (mA)] °C
*4: As per JIS C 1602-1995 (ITS-90) (L and U are DIN specs).
K, E, J, T, N, R, S, and B may be switched to IPTS-68 through internal settings (DIP switch) (L and U are not switched).
*5: Frequency (interval between one pulse and another) and amplitude during pulse cycle generation may have the same range as during frequency
generation.
1 V 0 to 1.1000 V ± (0.02%+0.1 mV) 0.1 mV Maximum output: 5 mA
10 V 0 to 11.000 V ± (0.02%+1 mV) 1 mV Maximum output: 10 mA
30 V 0 to 30.00 V ± (0.02%+10 mV) 10 mV Maximum output 10 mA *1
20 mA 0 to 24.000 mA 1 µA
4-20 mA 4/8/12/16/20 mA
Pt100 *2 -200.0 to 850.0 °C
JPt100 -200.0 to 500.0 °C
K -200.0 to 1372.0 °C
E -200.0 to 1000.0 °C
J -200.0 to 1200.0 °C
T -200.0 to 400.0 °C
N -200.0 to 1300.0 °C
L -200.0 to 900.0 °C
U -200.0 to 400.0 °C
Temperature coefficient: Accuracy shown above × (1/5)/ °C
1 V 0 to ±1.1000 V ± (0.025% + 0.2 mV)
10 V 0 to ±11.000 V ± (0.025% + 2 mV)
100 V 0 to ±110.00 V ± (0.05% + 20 mV)
20 mA 0 to ±24.000 mA ± (0.025% + 4 µA)
100 mA 0 to ±100.00 mA ± (0.04% + 30 µA)
1 V 0 to 1.100 V
10 V 0 to 11.00 V
100 V 0 to 110.0 V
300 V 0 to 300 V ± (0.5% + 2 dgt)
100 Hz 1.00 to 100.00 Hz
1000 Hz 1.0 to 1000.0 Hz
10 kHz 0.001 to 11.000 kHz
CPM 1 to 99999 CPM
CPH 1 to 99999 CPH
Accuracy (23±5 °C per year)
± (0.025%+3 µA)
± (0.025%+0.3 °C) 0.1 °C
± (0.02%+0.5 °C) (-100 °C or greater)
± (0.02%+1 °C) (-100 °C or less)
± (0.02%+0.5 °C) (0 °Cor greater)
± (0.02%+1 °C) (0 °C or less)
± (0.02%+2.5 ° C) (100 °C or less)
± (0.02%+1.5 ° C) (100 °C or greater)
± (0.02%+2 °C) (1000 °C or less)
± (0.02%+1.5 ° C)
(1000 °C or greater)
Reso lutionRemarks
4 mA
0.1 °C
1 °C
Accuracy: ±(reading percentage plus µV, mV, µA, Ω or dgt (digit))
Accuracy (23±5 °C per year)
± (0.5% + 5 dgt)
± 2 dgt
ResolutionRemarks
10 µV
0.1 mV
1 mV
0.01 V
1 µA
10 µA
0.01 Ω
1 mV
0.01 V
0.1 V
1 V
0.01 Hz
0.1 Hz
0.001 kHz
1 CPM
1 CPH
Maximum load: 12 V
Excitation current: 0.5 to 5 mA *3
If 0.1 mA, add 0.25 Ω or 0.6°C. Subject device
input capacitance: 0.1 µF or less
TC generation accuracy does not include RJ
sensor accuracy.
< RJ sensor specs > Measurement range: -10 to 50 °C Accuracy (when combined with main unit) 18 to 28°C: ±0.5°C Other than the above: ±1°C
Output voltage: +0.1 to 15 V (zero base waveform)
Amplitude accuracy: ±(5% + 0.1 V)
Maximum load current: 10 mA
Contact output
(With 0.0 V amplitude setting, FET switch ON/OFF)
Maximum open/close voltage/current: +28 V/50 mA
Input resistance: 10 MΩ or greater
Input resistance: Approximately 1 MΩ
Input resistance: Approximately 14 Ω
Accuracy during 3-wire measurement
Input resistance:
Approximately 10
MΩ//10 pF
Input resistance:
Approximately 1
MΩ//10 pF
Maximum input: 30 V peak
Input resistance: 200 kΩ or greater
Sensitivity: 0.5 V peak or greater
Contact input: Maximum 100Hz
Notes
CPM: Counts per minute
CPH: Counts per hour
Input frequency: 45 to 65 Hz
Input voltage range
Measurement method:
Average value rectification
Parameter Reference Range Accuracy (23±5 °C per year) ResolutionRemarks
K
E
J
T
TC *7
RTD
Temperature coefficient: Accuracy shown above × (1/5)/°C
*6: As per JIS C 1604-1997 (ITS-90). IPTS-68 may be selected through internal settings (DIP switch).
*7: As per JIS C 1602-1995 (ITS-90) (L and U are DIN specs).
K, E, J, T, N, R, S, and B may be switched to IPTS-68 through internal settings (DIP switch) (L and U are not switched).
N
L
U
R
S
B
Pt100 *6
JPt100
-200.0 to 1372.0 °C
-200.0 to 1000.0 °C
-200.0 to 1200.0 °C
-200.0 to 400.0 °C
-200.0 to 1300.0 °C
-200.0 to 900.0 °C
-200.0 to 400.0 °C
0 to 1768 °C
0 to 1768 °C
600 to 1800 °C
-200.0 to 850.0 °C
-200.0 to 500.0 °C
± (0.05% + 1.5 °C)
(-100 °C or greater)
± (0.05% + 2 °C)
(-100 °C or less)
± (0.05% + 2 °C)
(100 °C or greater)
± (0.05% + 3 °C)
(100 °C or less)
± (0.05% + 6 °C) 0.1 °C
(CA71 only) Accuracy: ±(reading percentage plus °C)
0.1 °C
1 °C
Accuracy during 3-wire
measurement
General Specifications
Parameter Specification
SOURCE unit response time
SOURCE unit voltage limiter Approximately 32 V
SOURCE unit current limiter Approximately 25 mA
Divided output (n/m) function Output = setting × (n/m) n= 0 to m; m = 1 to 19; n ≤ m
Auto-step output function n value sent automatically when n/m function is selected (two options: approximately 2.5
Sweep function Sweep time (two options: approximately 16 seconds or approximately 32 seconds)
Memory function 50 sets of data (generated and measured values are stored as value sets with the same address (up
MEASURE unit maximum input Voltage terminal: 300V DC/AC
Current terminal input protection Fuses: 125 mA/250 V
MEASURE unit ground voltage Maximum 300 V AC
Measurement display updating rate Approximately once per second
Serial interface Enables when communication cable (RS-232) is connected; sold separately as optional accessory
Display Segment LCD (approximately 76 mm × 48 mm)
Backlight LED backlight; auto-off after one minute (from when LIGHT key is turned on)
Power supply Four AA-size (LR6) alkaline batteries, or special AC adapter (sold separately)
Battery life
Consumed power Approximately 7 VA (using 100 V AC adapter)
Auto-power-off function Approximately 10 minutes (auto-power-off can be disabled through a DIP switch setting)
Standard safety IEC61010-1, EN61010-2-031
Applicable
standards
Insulation resistance Across input terminal and output terminal, 500V DC, 50 MΩ or greater
Withstand voltage Across input terminal and output terminal, 3.7 kV AC, for one minute
Operating temperature and humidity
ranges
Storage temperature and humidity
ranges
External dimensions (WHD) Approximately 190 × 120 × 55 mm
Wight Approximately 730 g (including batteries)
Emission
EMC
Immunity EN61326 Annex B
Approximately 1 second (time between start of voltage change and when voltage enters accuracy
range)
seconds/step or approximately 5 seconds/step)
to 50 sets of data can be stored))
Current terminal: 120 mA DC
(CA71 only)
Measurement off, output 5 V DC/10 kΩ or greater: Approximately 40 hours
Simultaneous signal generation/measurement, output 5 V DC/10 kΩ or greater:
Approximately 20 hours
Simultaneous signal generation/measurement, output 20 mA/5 V: Approximately 12 hours
(using alkaline batteries, with backlight off)
EN61236-1 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
EN55011: Group1, Class