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List of contents
1.0
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1
Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2
Receiving the Advanced Signal Calibrator ................................................................................................. 6
1.3
Dimensioning drawing ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.0
Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.0
Calibrator Interface ....................................................................................................................... 10
3.1
Input/Output Connections ......................................................................................................................... 10
3.2
Keypad - Functions ................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3
Main display - Functions ........................................................................................................................... 11
3.4
Upper display (Read-back display)
- Functions ........................................................................................ 12
3.5
Lower display (Primary display) – Functions ............................................................................................ 12
4.0
Operating the calibrator ................................................................................................................ 13
4.1
Basic operation (Setup) ............................................................................................................................ 13
4.2
The principle of navigating through a Setup ............................................................................................. 14
4.3
System Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 15
4.3.1
Power Saver (Auto off) ................................................................................................................. 16
5.0
Using measure modes (lower display) ........................................................................................ 18
5.1
Measuring volts ......................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2
Measuring frequency ................................................................................................................................ 19
5.3
Measuring mA ........................................................................................................................................... 20
5.4
Measuring Temperature ........................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.1
Using Thermocouples (TC) .......................................................................................................... 21
5.4.2
Using Resistance-Temperature-Detectors (RTDs) ...................................................................... 22
5.5
Measuring Pressure .................................................................................................................................. 25
5.5.1
Zeroing with Absolute Pressure Modules (APM S, H and Mk.II) ................................................. 26
5.5.2
Using the BARO Module (optional) .............................................................................................. 26
6.0
Using Source modes (Lower Display) ......................................................................................... 28
6.1
Sourcing mA (internal loop power supply) ................................................................................................ 28
6.2
mA Sink (external loop power supply) ...................................................................................................... 29
6.3
Sourcing Voltage ....................................................................................................................................... 30
6.4
Sourcing Frequency .................................................................................................................................. 31
6.5
Sourcing a Pulse Train ............................................................................................................................. 31
6.6
Sourcing mV ............................................................................................................................................. 32
6.7
Sourcing Thermocouples .......................................................................................................................... 33
6.8
Sourcing Ohms/RTDs ............................................................................................................................... 34
6.9
Custom RTD ............................................................................................................................................. 35
6.10
Using Auto Output functions ..................................................................................................................... 36
6.10.1
Using the Step function ................................................................................................................ 36
6.10.2
Using the Ramp function .............................................................................................................. 37
7.0
Using Isolated Measure Modes (Upper Display) ........................................................................ 39
7.1
Measuring mA (external loop supply) ....................................................................................................... 39
7.2
Measuring current with internal loop power .............................................................................................. 40
7.3
Measuring Voltage .................................................................................................................................... 41
7.4
Measuring Pressure .................................................................................................................................. 41
8.0
Using the Upper and Lower Display for Calibration and Testing ............................................ 43
8.1
Performing a Temperature Switch Test .................................................................................................... 43
8.2
Performing a Pressure Switch Test .......................................................................................................... 45
8.3
Testing an Input or Indicating Device ....................................................................................................... 47
8.4
Calibrating an I/P Device .......................................................................................................................... 47
8.5
Calibrating a Transmitter (Signal Converter) ............................................................................................ 49
8.6
Calibrating a Pressure Transmitter (loop powered 4-20 mA) ................................................................... 50