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142 - Maintenance

Overtemperature Protection Test Mode

MC6-T is equipped with an additional safety feature called

Overtemperature Protection Test Mode

. It gives a possibility to make

sure that the power is disconnected from the Temperature Block in case it

heats up over the maximum setpoint temperature.
To enter the 

Overtemperature Protection Test

 mode select 

Settings

from the Home view. Tap 

Maintenance

 button, select 

Change module

data

 option and provide the required PIN code: 

5656

. After accepting the

changes the device is in test mode.

Figure 139: Overtemperature Protection Test Mode window

To test the feature, enable the temperature generation to maximum

setpoint specific for your model. If the protective mechanism works

properly, you will be prompted with a message shown in 

Figure 140:

Overtemperature Protection Test Mode prompt message

. The power will

be disconnected from the Temperature Block and the device will start

cooling. To return to the normal operating mode, switch the Mains switch

off and then back on, to clear the error condition.

CAUTION: 

 If the maximum setpoint temperature stabilizes

without an error message being shown, contact Beamex. Safe

use of MC6-T is no longer ensured.

Summary of Contents for MC6-T

Page 1: ...atly appreciate to receive suggestions to improve the quality of the contents of this manual For more detailed technical data about Beamex MC6 T Multifunction Temperature Calibrator and Communicator please contact the manufacturer Beamex 2020 Beamex Oy Ab Ristisuonraitti 10 FIN 68600 Pietarsaari Finland Tel E mail Internet 358 10 5505000 sales beamex com service beamex com https www beamex com 886...

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Page 3: ...urement and Generation 16 Warnings Concerning Pressure 16 General Warnings Concerning Pressure Measurement 16 Warnings Concerning High Pressure 17 General description 19 About MC6 T 19 Hardware 19 General 19 MC6 T top view 21 Connectors on the Left Side of MC6 T 22 MC6 T Handle 22 Memory 23 Display 23 Batteries 23 Power Management 24 User interface 28 PC Communication Calibration software 32 USB C...

Page 4: ...rated Simulated Value 47 Using the Soft Numeric Keypad 47 Spinning 48 Temperature Generation 49 Inserts to be used in the Temperature Block 50 Thermocouple Simulation 51 RTD Sensor Simulation 52 Current Generation Source or Sink 53 Voltage Generation 54 Resistance Simulation 54 Frequency Generation 55 Pulse Generation 56 Thermocouple Connections 57 Tools 59 Tools for Measurements 60 Additional Sta...

Page 5: ...ns 103 Data Logger 105 General 105 Doing a Data Log 106 Configuring 106 Saving and Opening Configurations 109 Starting the Data Log 110 Viewing and Saving or Deleting the Results 111 Viewing Saved Data Log Results 112 Transferring Data Log Results to a Personal Computer 113 Communicator 115 General 115 Warnings 118 Connections 118 Selecting the Instrument 120 List of Found Devices 121 About Instru...

Page 6: ... and Electronic Equipment 145 Beamex and WEEE 145 Service and transportation instructions 147 Safe delivery for service 147 Resetting MC6 T 149 Additional Information 151 User Defined Function Data 151 User Defined PRT RTD Sensors 152 General 152 Callendar van Dusen Formula for PRTs 154 ITS 90 PRT Sensor 155 Factor 157 Check Sensor Conversion 158 User Defined Transfer Functions 159 User Defined Pr...

Page 7: ...ctions can be used without mains voltage There are two different models available for MC6 T MC6 T150 that can generate temperatures between 30 150 C at ambient temperature of 23 C MC6 T660 that can generate temperatures between 50 660 C This manual is valid for both models MC6 T s main features are multifunctionality and ease of use MC6 T is one device with five different operational modes Tempera...

Page 8: ... concentrates on instrument calibration using the full featured documenting calibrator Data Logger Collecting and reviewing data and transferring logged data to a PC Communicator Invoking digital communication with modern instruments This feature is optional Settings How to customize MC6 T and what the About window contains Maintenance Contains a description of maintenance actions available to the...

Page 9: ...not observing warnings you may at worst damage the calibrator and or even risk your life Unpacking and Inspection At the factory each new MC6 T 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 transportation If there are signs of obvious mechani...

Page 10: ...Stay up to date card which contains links to Beamex website where different software tools e g remote controller can be downloaded from Feedback We want to improve our products and services constantly Therefore we d like to know Your opinion of the product You use Please spend a moment of Your valuable time by giving us feedback about the product Beamex Oy Ab Quality Feedback Ristisuonraitti 10 FI...

Page 11: ...ymbols Used The following symbols concerning safety are used on the MC6 T Caution See manual for further information Caution Hot surface Operating Environment Warning Only use the calibrator for purposes and in environments specified in the user manual Do not use in wet conditions Do not use in pollutive environments Do not use in potentially explosive environments ...

Page 12: ...go normal aging process during usage after which minimum reachable calibration temperature may be higher Note Using the calibrator in a highly pollutive environment such as coal mine and steel factory is not allowed unless the calibrator is stored and used in a non pollutive area for example a dedicated calibration room that has suitable air filters Contamination of conductive dust can cause elect...

Page 13: ... ensure safe use of the MC6 T follow these rules Mains cord of correct type and rating must be used The Mains cord of the calibrator is equipped with a grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle Always make sure that mains inlet socket is easy to reach in case the Mains cord needs to be unplugged It is located...

Page 14: ... of the calibrator and must not be touched Never leave the calibrator unattended while it is hot The hot warning symbol next to the screen will light up to indicate when the Temperature Block is hot Warning A removable insert must not be removed from or inserted to the Temperature Block when block temperature is above 50 C Do not touch the insert when it is hot Note that the instruments to be cali...

Page 15: ...k has been cooled down to temperatures below dew point it must be heated up until all water has evaporated from the Temperature Block and insert Temperature Block must then be cooled down below 50 C before switching off the device Warning Always remove the insert from the Temperature Block when not using the calibrator Use the insert removal tool for removing the insert Warning Always switch off t...

Page 16: ...essure Module connectors However there is a galvanic isolation between MC6 T s IN and OUT sections R3 connector is also galvanically isolated from the other connectors It is for functional purposes only Do not exceed 60 VDC 30 VAC 100 mA between any terminals Functional isolation is not intended for protection against transient overvoltages Do not connect measuring terminals to circuits where tran...

Page 17: ...le s sticker and mentioned in the Instruction Booklet that is provided with the external module Never plug a hose with your hands or put hands in front of a gas spray coming from a leakage A gas bubble in the blood circulation can cause death Warnings Concerning High Pressure Warning High pressure is always dangerous Only personnel with good experience and knowledge of high pressure liquid air and...

Page 18: ...r tubing When using liquid minimize the amount of air in the system to minimize the amount of spilled liquid in case of leakage Warning Do not use the same tubing with different liquids or gases Check what the local regulations say about construction and use of pressurized vessels The regulations normally control construction and use of systems where the product of the pressure and volume exceeds ...

Page 19: ...Briefly about MC6 T s hardware and firmware Available software and hardware options Power management explanation About MC6 T Hardware General Figure 1 MC6 T overview presents a general view of the MC6 T its parts and its buttons functionality Figure 1 MC6 T overview ...

Page 20: ...the Hardware Focus Indicator 8 RTD and Resistor connector R2 9 RTD and Resistor connector R3 10 Voltage Frequency and Switch input IN 11 Current Measurement Loop Supply HART and Fieldbus connection IN 12 Voltage Current and Frequency output OUT 13 RTD and Resistor connector R1 14 Thermocouple connectors TC1 and TC2 TC1 for cables and standard TC plugs and TC2 for TC plugs with flat contacts 15 Mai...

Page 21: ...e 3 MC6 T top view Legend 1 Temperature Block 2 Replaceable Insert not included in the standard delivery 3 Insert Boring 4 Insert removal tool Note Replaceable inserts with different sized borings must be used within the Temperature Block to allow calibration of temperature probes and instruments with different diameters See also Hardware Modules Options and Accessories Contact Beamex for availabl...

Page 22: ...l Pressure Modules to MC6 T Note All USB connectors are USB 2 0 Full Speed ports MC6 T Handle The MC6 T s handle is designed to have three positions Carrying when the handle is gripped and device is being carried handle is in a position where it is very close to the center of mass of the device and the calibrator is comfortable to carry Resting when the handle is released it falls down to a restin...

Page 23: ...gernails Instead tap lightly using your fingertips Using sharp tools such as a screwdriver on the touch screen may damage it Batteries MC6 T has internal rechargeable Lithium Polymer LiPo battery Since LiPo batteries do not suffer from the memory effect they may be charged at any time The internal battery is maintained and charged with a built in intelligent charger always when MC6 T is connected ...

Page 24: ...ed but Temperature Block is disabled Using the Temperature Block is only possible when MC6 T is connected to mains voltage R3 terminal is a part of the Temperature Block and it is not enabled in Process Calibrator state For powering off use the same power button you used to power on Switching off the Mains switch disables all functions with a few exceptions Warning If the Temperature Block has bee...

Page 25: ...h the operation it was occupied with Process Calibrator needs to be powered off from the Calibrator Power button once it is no longer in use Note Calibrator is in use in the following cases when adjusting MC6 T s own measurement generation simulation ranges when a data log is in progress when an instrument calibration is in progress in Documenting Calibrator Pressing the Calibrator Power button wh...

Page 26: ...Power off MC6 T from the Mains switch Figure 7 Power Menu dialog Figure 8 Power Management window Pressing Tools button in Power Menu will take you to Power Management window see Figure 8 Power Management window Adjust the Backlight Brightness and set the delays for backlight display and calibrator Auto off to save battery ...

Page 27: ...the available main operational modes This manual contains detailed information about main operational modes as follows Temperature Calibrator Calibrator Documenting Calibrator Data Logger Communicator and Settings Figure 9 Home view Figure 10 Power button left and Home button right With the Home button you can always return to Home View from wherever you are ...

Page 28: ...e g a unit button with the text mmH2O opens a pop up window of available units Certain buttons do have special functionality like Accept and Close buttons They close a pop up window and either accept or reject the changes There are other buttons e g for going to the next previous page pages scrolling through a wide table of data removing a number in a numeric field backspace clearing a numeric fie...

Page 29: ...cked one Again the functionality is familiar from Personal Computers Figure 15 Check Boxes both a checked and an unchecked one MC6 T also has some flat buttons They are used in e g lists The color of the flat buttons may vary depending on the context The following editable fields are available Text Fields Numeric Fields in certain cases including Spinning and Date Time Fields ...

Page 30: ...numbers on all editable fields are blue to indicate that they are editable Black texts are descriptive user interface texts that are not editable An example of a Text Field and the Text Edit Window are shown in Figure 17 Text Field and Figure 18 Text Edit window Figure 17 Text Field ...

Page 31: ...Date Fields are actually special cases of Numeric Fields Entering the date is just like entering any numeric value Setting MC6 T s time is a special case of the Spinning functionality The Left and Right arrow buttons move the highlight to another digit The Up and Down arrow buttons change the value of the highlighted digit Figure 19 Time Setting window ...

Page 32: ...ols Available for Personal Computer The following tools are available for download at Beamex s web site https www beamex com Look for Download Center and Software tools for MC6 family Beamex MC6 Data Log Viewer for transferring Data Log results to a PC and viewing them on the PC Beamex MC6 Device Description Installer for installing new Device Descriptions of smart transmitters from the PC to MC6 ...

Page 33: ...1 Drivers for External Controllers Pressure and Temperature 2 and Special Temperature Sensors Note The software options activated in MC6 T can be found in MC6 T s Settings main function Select About option and browse to page 3 Whether the communication hardware needed for fieldbus communication is installed or not can be found in MC6 T s Settings main function Select About option and see page 1 1 ...

Page 34: ...ssure Hose Sets to be used together with external Pressure Modules Accessory Holder Kit MC6 T offers an optional Accessory Holder Kit available for both models which allows to comfortably transport the accessories in the field store additional accessories fold the Mains cord for extra safety and convenience Note The Accessory Holder Kit for the MC6 T660 model is additionally equipped with a Heat S...

Page 35: ...gue 7 Cut outs for storing insert insulations MC6 T150 model only Assembly The Accessory Holder Kit delivered separately includes the tool needed for the assembly Torx T20 To assemble the Accessory Holder Kit loosen two panel screws A in Figure 21 MC6 T660 Transportation position Slide the Accessory Holder Kit into place and tighten forementioned screws back Follow the same steps in reverse order ...

Page 36: ...bottom part of the Accessory Holder Kit Slide the Heat Shield on top of the Heat Shield Holder by gently pressing the Heat Shield Tongue 6 in Figure 20 Accessory Holder Kit fully equipped MC6 T150 on the left MC6 T660 on the right Adjust the Heat Shield position to achieve the desirable heat protection for your sensor Note When moving around the factory it is recommended to place the accessories i...

Page 37: ...ustrial Platinum Resistance Thermometer Beamex SIRT 155 Pt100 probe Short Industrial Resistance Thermometer External Pressure Modules Calibration hand pumps PGV vacuum pump PGL low pressure calibration pump PGC pressure vacuum pump PGM high pressure pump PGPH high pressure pneumatic pump and PGXH extra high pressure pump Beamex POC8 Automatic Pressure Controller Beamex Field Temperature Block FB S...

Page 38: ...38 General description ...

Page 39: ...ng No matter which of the available main functions you use in MC6 T the connections presented here apply Settings in Temperature Calibrator or Calibrator are saved so that the next time you measure generate or simulate something the previous settings are available as defaults Note In the event of Mains switch being switched off Temperature Block and R3 settings will not be available When you use D...

Page 40: ...inals in MC6 T This may affect the availability of measurements generations and simulations in the other subwindow To free terminals tap on the quantity button and in the opened window tap on the Stop button Measurements Temperature Measurement Thermocouple MC6 T has two thermocouple connectors TC1 is for cables and standard TC plugs TC2 is for TC plugs with flat contacts Check the Sensor Type You...

Page 41: ...he Sensor Type Make sure you select the same sensor type as is connected to the MC6 T Otherwise your measurement results are useless For R1 and R3 terminals The two leftmost terminals are used in 2 wire systems MC6 T automatically checks the connection and displays the found wiring system 2 wire 3 wire or 4 wire Note For the 3 wire system measurements use the connector marked with 3W For R2 termin...

Page 42: ...connection and displays the wiring system found 2 wire 3 wire or 4 wire Note For the 3 wire system measurements use the connector marked with 3W R2 terminal always uses 4 wire measurement See Figure 2 Outside view of the female connector in MC6 T Figure 24 Resistance measurement terminals Range 1 4040 Ohm See also Resistance Simulation and Temperature Measurement RTD Note To ensure good contact be...

Page 43: ...pes and the dangers of pressure devices may result in false measurement results and or serious accidents Please read the warnings in chapter MC6 T Safety Connecting and Disconnecting External Pressure Modules When an external pressure measurement module is connected and when applicable MC6 T opens a dialog Among other information the dialog includes a possibility to choose where to use the connect...

Page 44: ...o button Current Measurement When measuring electric current an important thing is selecting whether MC6 T provides the 24 V loop supply voltage or not If not an external device should provide the loop supply voltage Connection depends on the loop supply setting Figure 26 Current measurement terminals Internal supply Range 101 101 mADC Figure 27 Current measurement terminals External supply See al...

Page 45: ...orted thermocouple signals using either TC1 or TC2 port The reading is in milli volts so you need a data table to convert the signal to temperatures Scaling tool may be used for converting millivolts to temperatures Warning Do not apply hazardous voltages to MC6 T s terminals See also chapters Voltage Generation and Temperature Measurement Thermocouple Frequency Measurement In frequency measuremen...

Page 46: ...ting Pulse counting has three settings that should be checked before re starting a pulse count Trigger level Select a level that suits your signal Trigger edge Select either rising or falling edge Zeroing A possibility to zero the pulse count Figure 30 Pulse counting terminals Range 0 9 999 999 pulses See also Pulse Generation Frequency Generation and Frequency Measurement Note There is a trigger ...

Page 47: ...al potential 24 V supply may also be used Connect as light blue line shows in picture above You can also use Switch Sensing for binary signal detection For normal switch state detection an open switch equals 1 True and a closed switch 0 False Generations Simulations Generations and simulations are supported in all operational modes Changing the Generated Simulated Value There are several ways of c...

Page 48: ...pt button Note that MC6 T may use the entered value as a source for the value s resolution Enter trailing zeros to ensure useful resolution When applicable the minimum and maximum limit of the entered value is shown above the entered number If you enter a value above below the limits and try to accept it MC6 T stays in the soft numeric keypad window and replaces the entered value with appropriate ...

Page 49: ...ed value follows the resolution properties of the generated simulated Function If a numeric field is empty displaying dashes first use the soft numeric keypad to enter a value Then you are able to utilize the spinning tool Temperature Generation When using the Temperature Block to generate temperature an essential decision is whether to use internal or external reference sensor Using an accurate e...

Page 50: ...e temperatures to stabilize enough to record the measurement results See more about stability in section Tools Note Choose a reference sensor that has suitable accuracy for the instrument to be calibrated Typically RTDs are more accurate than thermocouples Note When calibrating an instrument using automatic acceptance ensure that the wait time is long enough for the temperatures to stabilize The t...

Page 51: ... to be calibrated and external reference sensor Diameter of the boring may be at most 0 5 mm larger than the outer diameter of the instrument to be calibrated Note Avoid scratching or denting the inserts Only use clean undamaged inserts Thermocouple Simulation Thermocouple simulation is available from TC1 terminals only Check the Sensor Type Your simulations are unreliable unless you select the sa...

Page 52: ...strument Connect the possible third and fourth wire according to the requirements of the connected instrument but use only the two leftmost R1 terminals in MC6 T Figure 37 RTD simulation terminals Range depends on selected sensor type Check the Sensor Type Make sure you select the same sensor as the instrument receiving the simulated signal requires Otherwise your simulations are unreliable See al...

Page 53: ...s on the loop supply setting See Figure 38 Current generation terminals Internal supply Range 0 55 mADC and Figure 39 Current generation terminals External supply Figure 38 Current generation terminals Internal supply Range 0 55 mADC Figure 39 Current generation terminals External supply See also Current Measurement Note If the connected instrument utilizes digital communication and 24 V supply vo...

Page 54: ...Note It is advisable to enter 0 V output before connecting the circuit Warning Short circuiting the voltage output may result in damage to MC6 T and or the connected instrument Resistance Simulation Resistance simulation is available from R1 terminals only Use of 2 3 or 4 wire connection is up to the receiving instrument Connect the possible third and fourth wire according to the requirements of t...

Page 55: ...ument under test is not supported With pulsed measurement current set a wait time of a few milliseconds before the resistance is measured Frequency Generation Before generating frequencies the following settings should be checked Amplitude Defined from the button with the V value Waveform and Duty Cycle Set together from the rightmost button Duty Cycle is the ratio of the output high time to the t...

Page 56: ...d from the button with the V value Waveform and Duty Cycle Set together from the rightmost button Duty Cycle is the ratio of the output high time to the total cycle time Due to technical reasons the entered Duty Cycle is not always realized with relatively high frequencies When the realized Duty Cycle differs from the desired Duty Cycle the realized Duty Cycle is shown with an asterisk in front of...

Page 57: ... and External R2 use an external RTD sensor measuring the Reference Junction temperature connected to selected terminal The Figure 45 An RTD connected to R1 terminals measures the Reference Junction temperature presents the connections to TC1 and R1 terminals Figure 45 An RTD connected to R1 terminals measures the Reference Junction temperature Fixed 0 C and Manual are used when a compensation box...

Page 58: ...ual Reference Junction temperature Warning Before measuring ensure that device s internal temperature has stabilized Temperature differences between MC6 T and the environment affect the accuracy of TC measurements In extreme conditions wait up to 90 minutes ...

Page 59: ... Switches have limited amount of tools Several tools have a Stop button in the pop up window the Tool is configured in To stop e g Damping open the Damping configuration window and tap the Stop button Then MC6 T reverts to default damping settings Changing the Quantity of a subwindow reverts all Tools except Additional Info settings to their default settings for that particular Quantity In Calibra...

Page 60: ...value is shown in the additional info row at the bottom of the subwindow Temperature Calibrator Calibrator Documenting Calibrator Data Logger Scaled units are not supported in CMX nor in LOGiCAL Alarm Main measurements may be assigned with four alarm limits high low high and low change rate Active alarms are shown above the main measurement When an alarm limit is exceeded a warning signal is heard...

Page 61: ...brator Documenting Calibrator Data Logger Damping Use damping when a measurement signal contains unwanted noise Select one of the available options When Damping is used a funnel appears to the left of the main measurement When damping is active the following symbol is shown above the unit button Temperature Calibrator Calibrator Documenting Calibrator Data Logger Resolution Any signal s resolution...

Page 62: ... the quantity settings Up to four fields may be added to both subwindows The additional information row settings are saved for future needs Temperature Calibrator Calibrator Function Info Always available Opens a pop up window with information of current function measurement range uncertainties etc Temperature Calibrator Calibrator Documenting Calibrator Data Logger Note In Temperature Calibrator ...

Page 63: ...in line The temperature signal is determined to be stable unstable symbol disappear when the 2σ Stability value is below the Stability Limit 2σ The Stability Limit corresponds to the stability specification of the Temperature Block Please check the detailed specifications of the device Notice that the Internal Reference and the Temperature Block do not have a valid Stability Limit for temperatures...

Page 64: ...tom of the subwindow Temperature Calibrator Calibrator Documenting Calibrator Data Logger Scaled units are not supported in CMX nor in LOGiCAL Resolution Any signal s resolution may be increased or decreased Altered resolution is indicated in sub window e g 2 equals two less decimals Temperature Calibrator Calibrator Documenting Calibrator Data Logger Step Available for generations simulations Ope...

Page 65: ...rator Quick Access Available for generations simulations Opens a window for defining five shortcuts to user configurable generation simulation values Quick Access buttons appear at the bottom of the subwindow taking over the space of possible additional info data Calibrator Additional Info Including additional information fields at the bottom of a subwindow is always available The available fields...

Page 66: ...66 Tools ...

Page 67: ...ional mode has been optimized for temperature calibrations Any supported RTD and thermocouple sensor may be calibrated as well as any temperature instrument if the output signal can be read by MC6 T Up to three instruments may be calibrated simultaneously Figure 50 Home View with Temperature Calibrator selected Note Keyed output is not supported in Temperature Calibrator Temperature Calibrator req...

Page 68: ...le part is for selecting the reference sensor and viewing the temperature The button on top of the subwindow is for selecting what is used as reference sensor The available options are the internal reference sensor or any sensor connected to RTD or thermocouple connected to MC6 T If the internal reference sensor is not used place the external reference sensor in the Temperature Block s insert Use ...

Page 69: ...mperature measurements y axis on the left Corresponding thin lines presents the stability of the temperature measurements y axis on the right To see which line relates to which channel tap on the graph A legend pops up as in the Figure 52 Temperature Calibrator graph view Figure 52 Temperature Calibrator graph view Figure 53 Title bar s active area shown in yellow for toggling between main view an...

Page 70: ...or both heating and cooling is maximum speed but when using e g sensitive sensors you may set custom limits Figure 54 Temperature Calibrator s Settings Window The Heating Speed and Cooling Speed settings can be lowered to prevent damage to certain sensitive temperature probes Note Although it is possible to change the Heating Speed and Cooling Speed settings on the fly while the Temperature Block ...

Page 71: ...iew with Calibrator selected Start the Calibrator by tapping on the Calibrator icon in MC6 T s Home View see Figure 55 Home View with Calibrator selected A window like the one in Figure 56 Calibrator in use opens To configure a subwindow do as follows Select the Quantity of the signal by tapping the button in the upper left corner of the subwindow Hint Quantity button has bold font Other Quantity ...

Page 72: ...will capture the output value from the other channel when the switch actuates This allows manual calibration of switches Note however that proper calibration of temperature switches should be done in Documenting Calibrator Note If you want to automatically document your calibration results use MC6 T s Documenting Calibrator feature For information on External Devices Pressure and Temperature Contr...

Page 73: ...or that is also available in MC6 T Configurations of the instruments to be calibrated may be received from calibration software communicating with MC6 T Alternatively instruments may be created in MC6 T itself Figure 57 Home View with Documenting Calibrator selected Documenting Calibrator saves instrument data and presents it in a list Instrument data consists of input and output quantities and ra...

Page 74: ... CMX Professional and Enterprise editions Beamex LOGiCAL version 2 a cloud based calibration management software Note Older Beamex calibration software do not support MC6 T Calibrating Instruments Instruments are typically calibrated following the procedure shown in Figure 58 Typical calibration procedure In MC6 T you first select or create the instrument to be calibrated Then perform the As Found...

Page 75: ... T is a tool for calibration professionals Generating Simulating the Input Value How you change the generated simulated value is explained in chapter Active Terminals and Connections subchapter Changing the Generated Simulated Value Instrument List When you start the Documenting Calibrator you arrive in Instrument List window See Figure 59 Example of an Instrument List for an example of an Instrum...

Page 76: ... side of the window Instruments Instruments have a gray background in the Instrument List window The instrument s upper text row displays the contents of one of the following fields Position ID Name Device ID or Device Serial Number The first non empty of the aforementioned fields in presented order is displayed The second row displays possible Function Name and Calibration Due Date data If the in...

Page 77: ... tap the Create New Instrument button See Figure 62 Create New Instrument button Figure 62 Create New Instrument button Note For temperature instruments you can use Temperature Instrument Wizard which can be found in the context sensitive menu that appears after pressing the Menu button see Figure 63 Documenting Calibrator Temperature Instrument Wizard Figure 63 Documenting Calibrator Temperature ...

Page 78: ...ature Block or controlls the temperature generation by an external device This method can be used with internal or external reference sensor see figure Figure 65 Documenting Calibrator reference sensor selection dialog Simulated calibrator simulates the temperature Measured calibrator measures the temperature but does not control it Keyed measurement value is manually entered into the calibrator F...

Page 79: ...ated For all input quantities except Keyed option parameters Port Function and Unit are available Depending on selected Quantity and Port Function other fields will become available for setup see table Table 1 Input parameters depending on the selected Quantity Table 1 Input parameters depending on the selected Quantity Quantity Additional available settings RTD Temperature Sensor Type Automatic c...

Page 80: ...tput parameters Quantity Additional available settings Switch Switch Type Switch Sound Trigger Level Keyed Display Type Third page of the creating new instrument configuration data Function allows to modify following parameters Input Range range of the Input shown in Input Quantity related units e g Temperature C Current mA etc Transfer Function defines the relationship between instrument s input ...

Page 81: ...ncing for calibration points Max Point Deviation specifies how much the saved calibration point can differ from the nominal calibration point Point Delay s defines how long the device will wait before accepting the point automatic acceptance checked Points are Input Output specifies if the calibration points are calculated form input or from output Stability Check instrument checks the signal stab...

Page 82: ...lation Method Error Unit and Error Reference It also serves as a place to set up the measurement error limits instrument range can be divided up to 10 subranges each having their own error limit Figure 69 Creating new instrument configuration page 5 Last page of the basic configuration Identification gives an opportunity to define Position ID Name Device ID and Device Serial Number ...

Page 83: ...d the Device ID fields are filled as they are required fields in the calibration management software Figure 70 Creating new instrument configuration page 6 Advanced pages Note Page numbering changes when all pages are shown First page of the advanced configuration Additional Supplies allows to select additional supply source for Loop and or Sensor ...

Page 84: ... creating new instrument configuration data Other Error Limits helps to define additional error limits and possible messages about instrument adjusting needs Figure 72 Creating new instrument additional configuration page 2 Add calibration and adjustment related notes with third page of the configuration Notes ...

Page 85: ...configuration page General shows different fields related to the amount of repeats calibration interval and interval units Figure 74 Creating new instrument additional configuration page 4 The last configuration page Device allows to input general data such as Location Sensor Serial Number Manufacturer and Model ...

Page 86: ...e the Temperature Block to generate the temperature then the internal reference sensor is taken into use as a reference sensor If the input s Quantity is RTD Temperature or TC Temperature the input sensor is the reference In this case a button for defining how the temperature is controlled becomes available button label Automatic Control Additionally if any external controllers are connected they ...

Page 87: ...o a selected group of items in the list The group can be e g all calibrated instruments When filtering is active the following icon is shown in the status bar View Mode for defining whether the Plant Structure or Work Order list is shown Browse to jump to start end of list or finding instruments When find is in use the following icon is shown in the status bar Manage for deleting all Instruments R...

Page 88: ...To select a Plant Structure Level tap on it Then the contents of that level are displayed To return to the previous level tap on the Back button found on the right side of the Instrument List window Figure 78 Back button Creating and managing Plant Structure Levels is presented in chapter Instrument List Window Menu Note Deleting a branch level also deletes all instruments and calibrations found o...

Page 89: ...ht corner is folded and the left side has a blue line The data in a Work Order are as follows Work Order Number in upper left corner Start Date and End Date below the Work Order Number Amount of Instruments included in the Work Order are shown on the lower right corner Figure 80 List of Work Orders Any instruments not belonging to a Work Order are listed below the Work Orders ...

Page 90: ...ete the whole current Work Order Calibrating an instrument being part of a Work Order is done exactly as calibrating any other Instrument Note In Instrument Overview Window the possible Work Order is shown among Instrument s general data and on a separate page among instrument data All basic data of Work Orders Work Order Number and dates are read only data in MC6 T When Work Order View Mode is ac...

Page 91: ...nstrument if applicable or start calibrating the selected instrument and open the calibration window Note that the menu contains some useful instrument related tools Calibrating an Instrument Using MC6 T When you start calibrating an instrument the Calibration window opens See Figure 83 Button for zeroing a pressure module lower right corner Note that a possible Before Calibration Note window may ...

Page 92: ...ibration The rest depends on the instrument setting Automatic Acceptance When Automatic Acceptance is in use checked MC6 T accepts calibration point automatically as follows 1 MC6 T uses the Max Point Deviation value to see if the input signal is close enough to the next calibration point 2 When close enough MC6 T checks the signal stability to decide whether the readings can be saved or not 3 Whe...

Page 93: ...of an unstable input and or output signal Note Opening the menu during calibration pauses the calibration for as long as the menu is open When Automatic Acceptance is not in use every calibration point must be manually accepted by tapping the Accept Point button seen in the Calibration window See Figure 85 Calibration with manual acceptance Figure 85 Calibration with manual acceptance ...

Page 94: ...Note Certain tools available in Calibrator are also available in Documenting Calibrator To see the tools open Calibration window menu select either Input or Output and from the opened window tap on the Tools button The available tools depend on the Quantity and Port selected for the input output The same tools are also available when editing the instrument data When the calibration is completed th...

Page 95: ...e Back button to end calibration for this instrument Changing the Pressure Module During Calibration If a calibration requires the use of several Pressure Modules the Pressure Module has to be changed on the fly To do it open Calibration window menu select either Input or Output depending on where the Pressure Module is connected In the opened window If the module to be used is internal or you are...

Page 96: ...r a HART instrument s digital output to MC6 T s database select HART FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 or Profibus PA as the output quantity See Figure 89 Documenting Calibrator s quantity selection window Figure 89 Documenting Calibrator s quantity selection window Note For HART instrument s analog output select Current as the output quantity See also chapter Get mapped value feature Additional utilities du...

Page 97: ...verview Window select the Calibration Results button The most recent saved calibration is presented If you want to see older results open the menu in Calibration Results window and select Results History Then a list presenting all saved results opens See Figure 91 Calibration results history window To separate calibration events from each other they have a different shades of gray background color...

Page 98: ...ults You may also remove all results related to current instrument in Results History window Select menu option Delete All Results Warning Once the results are deleted there is no way to retrieve them Get mapped value feature With the Get mapped value feature you can automatically read certain data from connected smart transmitter to the MC6 T instrument data This automates process of creation of ...

Page 99: ...may customize the mapping for each instrument model you use Note Utilizing this feature requires that your MC6 T has the option to communicate with the smart instrument type Fieldbus option you want to add to MC6 T s instrument data You may easily populate CMX s Instrument database by first mapping instrument data to MC6 T and then transferring the instruments to CMX More of Instrument s utilizing...

Page 100: ...transmitter For other instruments you need to manually add the Instrument s input data Customizing the Mappings The menu option Mapping has in its submenus options on how to define general mappings on protocol level HART FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 or Profibus PA and also default mappings on device model level MC6 T uses the Protocol Defaults if no default mappings are defined for the connected device ...

Page 101: ...he mapping You may also add new mappings using the New button New mappings are defined similarly as existing mappings are edited Creating a new mapping or editing an existing mapping is done in a window like in Figure 94 Sample of default mappings for HART protocol Figure 94 Sample of default mappings for HART protocol ...

Page 102: ...del Defaults Note It is possible to map the same transmitter field into several MC6 T fields In the Figure 94 Sample of default mappings for HART protocol device s Tag is mapped both to Position ID and Device ID in MC6 T s instrument data When adding or editing mapping the target fields that are already being used are disabled gray When you change the mapping it will be saved as the default mappin...

Page 103: ...ces This solution requires Mobile Security Plus option to be enabled in both CMX and in the calibrator For detailed information about Mobile Security Plus functionality please see CMX User Guide Applied Restrictions The following Documenting Calibrator functionalities are either restricted with admin credentials or blocked depending on the settings in CMX Skipping or undoing a calibration point Re...

Page 104: ...104 Documenting Calibrator Figure 97 Calibrator s Message When a Functionality is Blocked Additionally Changing Regional Settings Date and Time require admin credentials ...

Page 105: ...de that allows you to collect data with MC6 T If the Data Logger option is purchased the collected data may then be viewed transferred to a Personal Computer PC and printed using a utility called Beamex MC6 Data Log Viewer Installation software for Beamex MC6 Data Log Viewer is downloadable from Beamex s web site https www beamex com Look for Download Center Figure 98 Home View with Data Logger se...

Page 106: ...eration simulation channels at the same time However the amount of available functions depends on how your MC6 T is equipped The Figure 99 Main configuration window is the Data Logger s main configuration window when no data log channels have been configured Typically you see some previously configured channels since MC6 T saves the latest data log configurations Doing a Data Log Configuring In th...

Page 107: ...configuration pages as follows A page for defining the measured generated simulated quantity and its additional settings Figure 101 Data Log configuration window for temperature generation 1st page Second page for defining the range of the graph giving the function a descriptive name optional and selecting plot color ...

Page 108: ...re active It is not necessary to use all four When more than one trigger method is active they are combined with logical OR function i e as soon as one of them become TRUE Data Logging will start As shown in Figure 103 Data Log configuration window 3rd page example Data Logging will start as soon as any of the following become true The measured value is larger than 600 The measured value is smalle...

Page 109: ... is saved and the duration of the logging Figure 104 Data Logger main configuration window general settings button Note For pressure measurements The main configuration window s menu includes a possibility to zero gauge pressure modules Zeroing is also possible in channel setup windows when applicable Saving and Opening Configurations In addition to MC6 T remembering the latest Data Log configurat...

Page 110: ...ime e g 5 minutes or a specific time of the day e g 5 15 PM If your Logging Method is Key Press a camera button appears for you to take snap shots of the measurements When the possible delay defined in general settings has expired possible triggers defined for individual channels delay the start of the Data Logging Any channel that trigs starts the Data Log You may change the view from the main co...

Page 111: ...uring the data log as follows In the main configuration window tap on the channel where a generation simulation is configured In the opened window locate the output value field and tap on it to edit the numeric value Viewing and Saving or Deleting the Results When Data Logging is finished or stopped the results are shown on three pages general information page graph page and a table of numeric res...

Page 112: ...you have the possibility to give a descriptive name to the Data Logging results MC6 T automatically adds date and time to the Data Logging results Viewing Saved Data Log Results If you have saved Data Logs they may be viewed as follows From the menu of the Data Logging s main configuration window Select menu option View Data Log Results ...

Page 113: ...he possibility to Delete All saved Data Log results If you select one of the existing results for viewing the menu includes a possibility to either Delete or Rename the viewed Data Log results Transferring Data Log Results to a Personal Computer Beamex MC6 Data Log Viewer executable file MC6DataLogViewer exe reads data log results to a Personal Computer The software works in any 32 bit or 64 bit W...

Page 114: ...d Then install the driver as presented in General description chapter USB Communication Driver After the driver is installed the software can be used for downloading the results from MC6 T and viewing the results The data can be saved in the application s native format LG6 or saved as CSV files The latter format can easily be imported into spreadsheet software ...

Page 115: ...rted How to connect to smart instruments capable of digital communication Instructions on how to quickly select a variable parameter for use in Calibrator Documenting Calibrator or Data Logger How to edit instrument parameters How to trim a Fieldbus HART instrument General Figure 111 Home View with Communicator selected ...

Page 116: ...econdary master FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 tm instruments http www fieldbus org MC6 T is seen as a guest device visitor and when necessary as a Link Active Scheduler LAS segment s master device PROFIBUS PA tm instruments https www profibus com MC6 T takes the role of PROFIBUS Master when connected to a PROFIBUS segment When Communicator is started a list of communication protocols available for MC6 T ...

Page 117: ...d from the following main functions in MC6 T Calibrator Documenting Calibrator and Data Logger Depending on active inactive options some communication protocols may be disabled grayed Figure 113 Selecting a communication protocol in Calibrator Documenting Calibrator and Data Logger MC6 T s Communicator is primarily meant for viewing and editing the configuration of Digital Communication Instrument...

Page 118: ...arameters in its permanent database In such a case when returning an instrument with changed parameters to a live segment ensure that the parameters are also available in the control system s permanent database Also verify that the new parameters do not result in an unstable control loop Connections When communicating with Digital Communication Instruments the connection differs depending on wheth...

Page 119: ...d to include an external resistor 250 ohm for HART and 50 ohm for fieldbuses However when using a fieldbus compliant power supply there is no need for an external resistor Figure 115 Using an external power supply Note The connection between MC6 T and the instrument fieldbus may be done using a pair of standard measurement cables However when using longer connecting cables there may be need for fi...

Page 120: ...hoose whether you are connecting to an offline device or to a device that is a part of a live segment When using an external supply ensure communication by using either a Fieldbus HART compliant power supply or add a suitable resistor between the power supply and the fieldbus See chapter Connections and consult your power supply s manual Note For more information about FOUNDATION Fieldbus LAS Link...

Page 121: ...nd address select the instrument for calibration by tapping on its name in the displayed list Then MC6 T uploads the instrument s data into its memory and when ready displays it Note If MC6 T does not have the Device Description file for the selected instrument a window opens informing you of the situation Look for new Device Description files at Beamex s website https www beamex com Install a dow...

Page 122: ... have gray background They may be numeric text single select multi select or date fields Tap to edit the field data Read Only Parameters are data that you may view read but they cannot be edited They have gray background with a lock in the upper right corner Value Parameter is actually a special case of the Read Only Parameter The value is a result of a measurement and cannot be edited but it can ...

Page 123: ...lue Parameter and you started communication from the Communicator the value is taken into use in Calibrator If communication is started from any other supported operational modes e g Data Logger the chosen Value Parameter is taken into use in that particular operational mode Calibrating or Data Logging HART Instruments Usually when calibrating or logging you need to locate a Value Parameter a Proc...

Page 124: ...librating or logging that parameter Calibrating or Data Logging Fieldbus Instruments This is a quick guide for selecting a FOUNDATION Fieldbus or Profibus PA instrument s Parameter for calibration data logging If you want to make more extensive configurations refer to chapter About Instrument Parameters and the manual of your instrument at hand 1 First you must select either FOUNDATION Fieldbus or...

Page 125: ...The type of window depends on the type of parameter that is edited e g a selection list text or a numeric value When editing a stand alone parameter stand alone in this context means it is not part of a record that contains several parameters the edited value is sent to the instrument immediately when the accept button is tapped on In a HART instrument If a parameter is part of a record i e severa...

Page 126: ... cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by changing instrument parameters Trimming a HART Instrument Trimming a HART instrument can be started from the Documenting Calibrator s menu and also from other MC6 T s operational modes where HART communication may be started When calibrating a HART instrument the Documenting Calibrator s menu contains the option Start Communicator see Figure 12...

Page 127: ...od you need to apply an applicable input signal See Figure 123 Sensor trim method If the trimming procedure was invoked from Documenting Calibrator the lower part of the window has areas were the instrument s input 1 and possibly also the output 2 readings are shown Use the input signal area to check what the correct reading is If the trimming procedure was invoked from another MC6 T main function...

Page 128: ... the correct value to the numeric field that is made available at this stage Optionally use one of the Copy buttons to copy the reading available in the areas reserved for calibrator readings To finalize the trim continue as the trim method describes on MC6 T s display Figure 124 Trim method in progress ...

Page 129: ...utput Trimming a Fieldbus Instrument Trimming a FOUNDATION Fieldbus or a Profibus PA instrument can be initiated from the Documenting Calibrator provided the relevant communicator option is enabled and the instrument s Device Description contains information of parameters needed for trimming Figure 125 Menu in Documenting Calibrator when calibrating a fieldbus instrument Menu option Start Trimming...

Page 130: ...d input signal is generated simulated measured A window for editing the numeric value opens The window includes a button for copying the input reading as the correct value Figure 127 Copy button Note Some fieldbus instrument manuals and user interfaces use the term calibration when they actually mean a trimming procedure Be aware of this pitfall when trimming a fieldbus instrument Be careful durin...

Page 131: ...pecific i e custom Device Descriptions for the HART device at hand available in MC6 T Full instrument data is available Generic i e a library of common Device Descriptions applying to most HART devices Only a standard set of instrument data is available Basic View a simplified Device Description available in MC6 T It presents the instrument s value parameters only in addition to basic Device Setup...

Page 132: ... on the right opens HART settings where you can select the Active Device Descriptions see Figure 129 HART Tools elsewhere This is available in Calibrator Documenting Calibrator Data Logger and Communicator Figure 130 Window for Selecting a Device Description for Use Basic View MC6 T s Basic View simplifies the use of HART instruments since all that is seen are the instrument s value parameters in ...

Page 133: ...r calibration data logging etc Figure 131 Example of HART Basic View Figure 132 Example of a HART Device Setup Window Figure 131 Example of HART Basic View and Figure 132 Example of a HART Device Setup Window present fields that are available for editing in Device Setup window and Process Variable Settings window ...

Page 134: ...rations General Beamex offers a possibility to manage smart transmitter configurations using MC6 T and a free tool for personal computers Beamex MC6 T Fieldbus Configuration Viewer If applicable the configurations may also be sent to Beamex CMX Calibration Software as linked documents for a position Note To be able to utilize this feature you need to have one or more of the necessary options insta...

Page 135: ... HART transmitters in the field They can use this functionality to create a database with all the settings of their transmitters If a transmitter breaks all settings are stored in MC6 T alternatively on a PC s hard disk for future configuration of the new transmitter replacing the broken one Note Please note that a saved configuration file cannot be written from MC6 T back to a transmitter Viewing...

Page 136: ...ou can sort the list of configurations according to your own needs with the help of the sorting tools available in the menu Tap on a configuration to view the saved configuration data Note that the data cannot be edited Beamex MC6 Fieldbus Configuration Viewer Beamex MC6 Fieldbus Configuration Viewer is a free tool for Personal Computers with Windows version 8 and older operating system Download t...

Page 137: ...you can Read configuration files from MC6 T View the configuration files Save the configuration files in PC e g proprietary fc file Print the configuration files Linking Configurations to CMX CMX includes a possibility to link documents to Positions Devices etc Use this feature to link the fc files to CMX Double click the link to open it in the viewer Figure 137 Document links window ...

Page 138: ...138 Communicator ...

Page 139: ... 139 Settings Things discussed in this part How to configure MC6 T to suit your own needs Briefly about recalibrating adjusting MC6 T Optional security tool Settings overview Figure 138 Home View with Settings selected ...

Page 140: ...Also for the possibility to align the Touch Screen Documenting Calibrator Settings related to instrument calibration e g is Save as Both allowed Save as Both means a single calibration run may be saved both as As Found and As Left calibration Note If an instrument is sent from CMX then CMX is the master system of these settings In that case settings set in the calibrator does not matter HART FOUND...

Page 141: ...h and disconnect the Mains cord The Mains cord must be disconnected to completely remove Mains Voltage from the device 1 Remove the fuse holder caps using a screwdriver fuse holder caps have a spring load mechanism press the cap gently and turn 30 counter clockwise to open 2 The fuses must be replaced with the correct rating and type according to the mains voltage region See the specified rating a...

Page 142: ...ng the changes the device is in test mode Figure 139 Overtemperature Protection Test Mode window To test the feature enable the temperature generation to maximum setpoint specific for your model If the protective mechanism works properly you will be prompted with a message shown in Figure 140 Overtemperature Protection Test Mode prompt message The power will be disconnected from the Temperature Bl...

Page 143: ...ipment 1 Inserts and inside of the Temperature Block Due to the high operating temperatures of the Temperature Block the inserts should be removed after each use and buffed with a Scotch Brite pad or emery cloth Make sure there are no remaining textile fibers on the insert or the Temperature Block surface If there is an oxidation on the insert s outer surface it could cause the inserts to become j...

Page 144: ...enter and see what it says about MC6 T firmware versions and downloads Also check for possible release notes accompanying the update file Transfer the update software to a USB stick USB Flash Memory Make sure MC6 T is powered off Note that switching off the Mains switch takes the device to Standby mode therefore it must be restarted and powered off from Calibrator power button after switching off ...

Page 145: ...t will be cleaned fully tested loaded with the latest firmware features and recalibrated in a state of the art calibration facility that meets the specifications of the calibrator Note When setting MC6 T s calibration date see chapter Settings Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Beamex and WEEE Beamex is an environmentally conscious company developing products with a view to ensu...

Page 146: ...sticker It indicates that this product should be handed over to applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local representative or your waste disposal service ...

Page 147: ... T for service place it in its original packing box as received upon the delivery from Beamex In all other cases use 40 mm softeners on all sides for safe delivery If your unit is equipped with the Accessory Holder Kit use the Back Transport Support during transportation to protect rear structures of the device Slide the Back Transport Support into the Accessory Holder Kit as shown in Figure 141 B...

Page 148: ...hen sending the device for service It can help to prevent damages to the Temperature Block that could occur during transportation in extreme conditions Note If device is not in use it is recommended to keep the Transport Tap inside the Temperature Block boring to avoid contamination Figure 142 MC6 T660 Transport Tap Warning Follow the regulations related to transporting devices containing Lithium ...

Page 149: ...r further information contact Beamex Contact information is on the prepages of this manual Resetting MC6 T Sometimes you may want to reset restart the calibrator To do that press and hold the Home and Enter keys for 7 seconds Note MC6 T does not lose time date or saved data during the reset It just resets the main processor Possible open files may however be lost ...

Page 150: ...150 Service and transportation instructions ...

Page 151: ...ressure controllers or temperature blocks to MC6 T User Defined Function Data This section contains detailed information of some of MC6 T s more extensive features The ones presented here are User Defined PRT RTD Sensors User Defined Transfer Functions User Defined Pressure Units User Defined Steps Calibration Points Controller Communication Figure 143 An example of a list of custom PRT sensors en...

Page 152: ...th of pre entered standard Platinum Resistance Temperature PRT type RTD sensors They are available wherever you may select RTD Temperature as the Quantity However when using a PRT sensor as a reference sensor the available standard sensors aren t necessary of use This is because reference sensors often have custom coefficients in e g their Callendar van Dusen or ITS 90 equation Note If you are usi...

Page 153: ... on how a user defined PRT sensor is shown in Calibrator Other MC6 T s main functions display the user defined PRT sensors similarly Figure 146 User defined PRT sensor in Calibrator When defining custom sensors the Sensor Calculation Formula on the first configuration page is important It affects what is available on further configuration pages The following subchapters present the use of differen...

Page 154: ...eric Keypad When applicable the menu contains a possibility to insert an exponent This allows entering numbers in scientific notation e g 5 775E 07 Callendar van Dusen Formula for PRTs When CvD RTD R0 A B C i e Callendar van Dusen formula is selected sensor coefficients can be added see Figure 148 Example of configuration page for Callendar van Dusen constant and coefficients ...

Page 155: ... Equations for converting coefficients ITS 90 PRT Sensor If your calibration certificate includes coefficients for ITS 90 deviation function International Temperature Scale of 1990 PRT sensor select ITS 90 PRT R tpw as the Sensor Calculation Formula Then you may enter the constant R tpw and one or more coefficients ax bx where the subscript x is 4 to 11 depending on the deviation formula used in t...

Page 156: ... 1 mA current enter the latter ones into MC6 T When selecting ITS 90 PRT R tpw as the Sensor Calculation Formula the Sensor Range entered in the 1 st configuration page defines how many additional User Sensor pages is added to MC6 T If the range includes temperatures below zero the total amount of configuration pages is four 1 First page for general settings See Figure 145 1st configuration page 2...

Page 157: ... an RTD sensor not just PRTs but all types of RTDs is using the Factor This applies for sensors with the same relative error throughout the sensor s span a sensor with an offset in its output How to Configure a User Sensor using Factor Select a standard Sensor Type Then enter a Factor that offsets the standard temperature curve A simple way of doing it is taking a standard RTD sensor with a 1 ohm ...

Page 158: ...esents the first of the Test Sensor Conversion pages It allows you to select a sensor the unit to be used and a possibility to test a single point This is handy when you have entered coefficients of a custom sensor and want to test if the coefficients were entered correctly Enter e g a temperature that is in the calibration certificate and check if the calculated resistance in MC6 T is the same as...

Page 159: ...ailable in Calibrator s Scaling Tool and in instrument definitions found in Documenting Calibrator When creating selecting a user defined transfer function tap on the Transfer Function button and browse to the User Transfer Function page The configuration consists of two or more pages as shown in Figure 153 1st configuration page and Figure 154 2nd configuration page The first page is for general ...

Page 160: ...ion page There are some rules on how to enter the transfer function points The first point is always pre entered and the values are not editable They are the ranges 0 values Manually entered points must be in increasing order Last point must be exactly or greater than the range s 100 value ...

Page 161: ...may choose a pressure unit from a wealth of already available pressure units divided into several pages User defined pressure units may be added to the subsequent page s Figure 155 Page 5 of pressure units is reserved for user defined pressure units In the configuration page see Figure 156 Configuration page give the unit a descriptive name select a Reference Unit and enter the Factor The Factor i...

Page 162: ...is shown in Calibrator Other MC6 T s main functions display the user defined pressure unit similarly Figure 157 User defined pressure unit in Calibrator Note To select pressure as the Quantity you need to have an optional internal barometric module and or an external pressure sensor connected to MC6 T If you need to enter very small or big number into Factor field open the menu available in Soft N...

Page 163: ...dify its setting In the opened window browse to User Test Points page The configuration consists of two or more pages as shown in the Figure 158 1st configuration page and Figure 159 2nd configuration page The first page is for general definitions and the second for entering steps calibration points If you enter more points than can be shown on one page a further page is automatically added Figure...

Page 164: ...opens a window where you may delete the current point or optionally add a row either before or after the current point An added point gets a default value Average value of preceding and following point Controller Communication MC6 T s communication with External Controllers Pressure and Temperature connected to the USB A port is optional Check what options your MC6 T has from the Settings window T...

Page 165: ...rnal measuring device comparable to an External Pressure Module This feature needs to be activated in MC6 T s Controller Presets window More of Controller Presets window further on When activated Measurement is available in Port Function lists in MC6 T s Temperature Calibrator Calibrator Documenting Calibrator and Data Logger See Figure 160 Pressure Port Function list with Controller and Measureme...

Page 166: ...on between them Configuring Controller Communication Before utilizing External Controllers both the communication cable driver and the controller itself need to be configured in MC6 T This should be done using the Controller Preset window available in MC6 T s main function Settings MC6 T supports up to four presets Each of the presets create a pair of a Connection Interface communication cable dri...

Page 167: ...hanged from the controller s default values MC6 T always uses the controller s default values The Controller Preset window s menu includes an option to view the Communication Log In the Communication Log window you may choose the log format binary or text Changing Controller During Calibration In Documenting Calibrator you may need to change the controller during calibration This e g because a tem...

Page 168: ...168 Additional Information ...

Page 169: ...ing 134 Viewing 135 Connections Fieldbus HART 118 General 39 Thermocouple 57 Connectors Ethernet 22 Front 19 Left side 19 22 USB 22 Controller Communication Changing Controller 167 Configuring Pressure Controllers 166 Configuring Temperature Controllers 166 Controller Settings 139 Current Generation 53 Current Measurement 44 Customizing Mapping Instrument Data 100 D Damping 59 Data Logger Configur...

Page 170: ...ement Calibrator 71 Current 44 Frequency 45 Pressure 43 Pulse Counting 46 Resistance 41 42 RTD 41 Switch Sensing 47 Temperature 40 41 Thermocouple 40 Voltage 45 Memory 23 Menu Button 28 Mobile Security Plus 103 103 N Numbers Entering 47 48 Numeric Fields 28 Numeric keypad 47 O Options Mobile Security Plus Tool 103 Software 33 P PC Communication 32 37 74 Plant Structure 75 88 Power Management 139 P...

Page 171: ... Thermocouple Simulation 51 Tools Additional Info 59 Alarms 59 Damping 59 Function Info 59 Leak Stability Test 59 Quick Access Buttons 59 Ramping 59 Resolution 59 Scaling 59 Stepping 59 Touch Screen Display 23 Transferring Data Log Results to a PC 113 Transport Tap 147 Transportation 147 Trimming a Fieldbus Instrument 129 Trimming a HART Instrument 126 Typographical conventions 9 U Unpacking 9 USB...

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