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Source Window 

Output Type 

The Output Type 
 

mA 

mA Current Output 

mA(2W) 

mA Current (2-Wire Simulation) Output 

mV 

mV Voltage Output 

V Voltage Output 

  

Source Display Mode 

The Source Reading Display Mode 
 

Actual 

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any scaling 

Percentage 

Displays the Percentage Value in (0.00% 
- 100.00%)  

Scaled 

Displays the Scaled Value 

 

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The Reading as per the Source Display Mode 

Source 

Feedback 

Reading 

The Feedback ADC Reading in Output Unit 
 
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Summary of Contents for PCE-LOC 20

Page 1: ...Loop Calibrator PCE LOC 20 User manuals in various languages fran ais italiano espa ol portugu s nederlands t rk polski can be found by using our product search on www pce instruments com Last change...

Page 2: ...attery 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 20 4 3 SOURCE Page 22 4 4 DISPLAY Page 27 4 5 DATA LOGGING Page...

Page 3: ...ible 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 circu...

Page 4: ...ument does not operate according to its specifications please contact PCE Instruments as soon as possible Delivery contents 1 x Calibrator PCE LOC 20 2 x Laboratory cables with 2 mm plug 2 x Adapter 2...

Page 5: ...n of modules The configuration of your PCE LOC 20 may vary significantly from the one in the picture 1 Terminal Connection for Measure and Source 2 Keypad Section 3 Color Display 4 USB Connection Slot...

Page 6: ...rent Source mA 2 Wire Simulation Voltage Generation The PCE LOC 20 is capable of voltage generation with two voltage generation ranges The following picture displays the connection for voltage source...

Page 7: ...mA Current Measurement In this mode the PCE LOC 20 is not providing any supply voltage For proper measurement the external device should be capable of providing the voltage supply If the external devi...

Page 8: ...in different menus These are shown in the bottom left part of the display This key has different functionalities in different menus These are shown in the bottom left part of the display Scroll down...

Page 9: ...lied with the device is USB A type male to USB B type male It is used for connecting charger and PC Stand for Table Top Use This stand offers the best support for table top use which gives good viewin...

Page 10: ...n you set the power on the battery symbol at the top of the display shows the charging status To get more information on the battery go to the Battery Info Page in the Setting menu Charging time Charg...

Page 11: ...ower button until the display comes on During the power on sequence the instrument shows a startup message and then shows the applicable data To power OFF the instrument press and hold 2 seconds the s...

Page 12: ...elements are included in the previous picture but the most important ones are discussed in the following chapters The Status Bar The status bar at the top of the display is visible only in RUN Page I...

Page 13: ...formation 3 Measure mode not working 4 Device unable to get source feedback reading 5 Data log memory corrupt 6 Source mode not working 9 More than one error from above list is occurring 3 USB Connect...

Page 14: ...e Input Measure Display Mode The Measure Reading Display Mode Actual Displays the Raw Input Value without any scaling Percentage Displays the Percentage Value in 0 00 100 00 Scaled Displays the Scaled...

Page 15: ...e Actual Displays the Raw Output Value without any scaling Percentage Displays the Percentage Value in 0 00 100 00 Scaled Displays the Scaled Value Source Reading The Reading as per the Source Display...

Page 16: ...e page Actual Value The Raw Input Value without any scaling This will appear only if Main Display in MENU DISPLAY MEASURE is set to PERCENTAGE SCALED Min Displays the minimum value found after a measu...

Page 17: ...t in 3 2 4 Display Mode 1 Measure Source Bar Graph Horizontal Bar graph according to Output Percentage Value 0 00 100 00 Percentage Value The Percentage Value in 0 00 100 00 according to Output Value...

Page 18: ...he Source Reading value after the switch OPEN was detected Switch CLOSE Reading Displays the Source Reading value after the switch CLOSE was detected Display Operations Mainly four types of widgets ar...

Page 19: ...ns Select one of the options with the ENTER key Example How to change of Input Type I P Type from mA to mV This Option is available in MENU MEASURE Page ii EditBox EditBox is used where a large range...

Page 20: ...changing of sign is not allowed But there are few EditBox where these are allowed These types of EditBox are Scaled Low 0 High 100 Range of measure source Alarm Low High value and Editing of Source Va...

Page 21: ...tonBox is used where very few values are possible and all the available values need to be visible In this device two types of RadioButtonBox are available One with 1 value can be selectable and the ot...

Page 22: ...Mode like Output Type Range Source Type etc DISPLAY Contains Parameters related to different display mode for RUN page LOGGING Contains Parameters related to Data Logging This ALARM Contains Paramete...

Page 23: ...easure Input Range Input Range Low 0 to Default Input High This parameter is enabled if Main Display in MENU DISPLAY MEASURE is set to Percentage or Scaled Scaled Input Range Low 0 Scaling Low Range f...

Page 24: ...OURCE The description of the parameters that appear on this page is given below Parameter Name Description Options O P Type Output Type Source Output Type Available Options mA 0 000 24 000 mA DC mA 2W...

Page 25: ...splay in MENU DISPLAY SOURCE is set to Scaled Scaled Output Range High 100 Scaling High Range for Source Output Range Scaled Output Range Low 0 to 99999 Decimal Point for this EditBox can be changeabl...

Page 26: ...ked Step unit Step Size in unit Step Size in unit where unit is changed according to current Output Type and Source Display Mode Only Specify one Step unit or Step the other will automatically changed...

Page 27: ...e will increase or decrease Source Value by Step Size 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 c...

Page 28: ...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 use for Repeat Format UP DOWN or DOWN UP Range 0 9999 Fall Time s Time to decrease...

Page 29: ...ll 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 4 4 DISPLAY Page This Page appears when you select RUN MENU DISPLAY Ther...

Page 30: ...MEASURE Scaled Display the Scaled Value of the Input The Scale Value depends on Input Range Input Scaled Range Transfer Function These settings are available from MENU MEASURE Filter sec 1st Order IIR...

Page 31: ...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 Avg of 2 Displays the average value of pre...

Page 32: ...set Maximum 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 wa...

Page 33: ...le Value depends on Output Range Output Scaled Range Transfer Function These settings are available from MENU SOURCE Additional Info 1 Choose which information to be shown in Bottom Right side of the...

Page 34: ...ose when Input Voltage Trigger Voltage Switch Open when Input Voltage Trigger Voltage All the MEASURE Page parameters are disabled if Switch Test Display Mode is selected Trigger Voltage Trigger Volta...

Page 35: ...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...

Page 36: ...rmation 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...

Page 37: ...s and a message LOGGING DONE pops up 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...

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Page 39: ...rdance with Input Range and Measure Display Mode And also it can t be less than Alarm Low Limit when Low Alarm is enabled 4 7 SETTING Page This Page appears when you select RUN MENU SETTING All the av...

Page 40: ...ay will turn Off To turn the display off press any key Range 0 9999 sec Setting 0 will disable this feature That means display will never turn off automatically Date Time Settings To set the Time Date...

Page 41: ...shows the basic battery Information Battery Level Percentage Battery Voltage in mV Current in mA Battery Status Time to Full in min Time to Empty in min About Calibrator This Page illustrates the Con...

Page 42: ...range Resolution Accuracy 0 250 mV 0 01 mV 0 02 of rdg 2 Dgt Voltage DC V 0 30V 0 001V 0 02 of rdg 2 Dgt Current DC mA 0 24 mA 0 001 mA 0 02 of rdg 2 Dgt Simulation parameters Voltage mV 0 250 mV 0 0...

Page 43: ...Special features Step and ramp function Automatic and manual mode x x2 For the measuring function Continuity test Adjustable threshold up to 100 Power supply 3 7V 2300 mAh Li ion battery Charging tim...

Page 44: ...d 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 devi...

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