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CalTrak

800

High Accuracy Modular Primary

Standard Gas Volume Flow Calibrator

Cal Labs & Industry Applications

Instruction Manual

Models: SL800

Part Number: IM-Cal-SL800 Rev. F 4/16

Summary of Contents for CalTrak 800 Series

Page 1: ...1 CalTrak 800 High Accuracy Modular Primary Standard Gas Volume Flow Calibrator Cal Labs Industry Applications Instruction Manual Models SL800 Part Number IM Cal SL800 Rev F 4 16...

Page 2: ...879 8521 Fax 8621 5879 8586 COPYRIGHT SIERRA INSTRUMENTS 2016 No part of this publication may be copied or distributed transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any human...

Page 3: ...rdance with published CE directives Warning Do not power the flow meter with the sensor remote if applicable wires disconnected This could cause over heating of the sensors and or damage to the electr...

Page 4: ...e consistent with factory recommendations Installation information can be found in Chapter 2 of this manual and troubleshooting information can be found in Chapter 10 If the problem persists after fol...

Page 5: ...oving Flow Cells 14 Chapter 5 Factory Default Settings 15 Chapter 6 Connecting the CalTrak 800 to Gas Flow Source 16 Chapter 7 Taking Readings 17 Chapter 8 Using Sensor Factors for MFC and MFM Calibra...

Page 6: ...in an averaging sequence The versatile CalTrak SL 800 can be used to measure the gas flow rates at atmospheric pressure 7mmHg Its Proven CalTrak Technology features a near frictionless piston and flo...

Page 7: ...32 Serial Cable USB Cable Certificate of Calibration CalTrak SL 800 Flow Cell Dust Caps Certificate of Calibration External Inlet Filter SL 800 3 only Carrying cases and accessories are available for...

Page 8: ...signed to operate using only AC power this unit does not have a battery Ensure that your unit is plugged in prior to turning on Communications Ports The CalTrak SL 800 includes a USB B port and RS 232...

Page 9: ...creen and all submenus You can return to this screen at any time during operation by pressing the Home button in the lower left corner of the screen Measure Screen The Measure screen allows you to cap...

Page 10: ...ensor factor PTVM standardized or volumetric flow standardization temperature and reading average number When you are done changing thesevalues pressing CONFIRM will take you to the Measure screen The...

Page 11: ...rial number firmware revision date of last cell calibration cycles run since lastcalibration calibration number model of installed cell and cell serial number Provide these numbers when contacting cus...

Page 12: ...he measurements On our highest accuracy instruments we allow for the adjustment of the Piston Tare Value with the Piston Tare ValueMultiplier PTVM When using the instrument with gas species other than...

Page 13: ...he standardization temperature The standardization pressure is set at 760mmHg 14 7 psi 1 atm 1013 25 mbar Change the standardization temperature by selecting this option and changing the value using t...

Page 14: ...celldue to its larger diameter Replace this adapter ring when using the other cells Installing Flow Cells 1 Ensure blue adapter ring is installed for using all cells except the 75 Remove the ring if i...

Page 15: ...s To return to factory default settings at any time press Reset followed by Save from the Main Menu Parameters Factory Settings Optional Settings No of Readings in an Averaging Sequence 10 1 100 Atmos...

Page 16: ...flow source connect to the outlet fitting The CalTrak SL 800 is designed to be used at ambient pressures only This is easily accomplished by leaving the outlet of the flow cell open to atmosphere for...

Page 17: ...ycle through options for single burst or continuous readings Press Start button to begin measurements Press the Stop button to stop current flow reading and open valve Setting User Preferences The Cal...

Page 18: ...MFM manufacturer can provide the appropriate sensor factor value The user can also apply this flow correction factor to the CalTrak SL 800 readings To enable your CalTrak SL 800 to scale its actual f...

Page 19: ...button to reset and install the cell Piston Error This message means that the piston did not return to the bottom of the cell properly during operation Hit the home button to reset If you continue to...

Page 20: ...Please contact Sierra for a service quote before sending your CalTrak SL 800 to our factory If you are sending in your CalTrak for repair or evaluation rather than elective re certification contact Si...

Page 21: ...21 Ship the unit s to the following address Sierra Instruments Inc Attention Factory Service Center 5 Harris Court Building L Monterey CA 93940 USA RE RMA your number...

Page 22: ...22 Chapter 11 Storage Protecting Your CalTrak When Not In Use If you need to store your CalTrak SL800 for an extended period please follow these guidelines Always store it in a clean dry place...

Page 23: ...n 70 humidity Usage Flow Mode Suction and Pressure Configuration Base with modular interchangeable flow cells five Temperature Pressure Sensors Yes in the flow stream of each interchangeable flow cell...

Page 24: ...uct is made within a reasonable period but no longer than one 1 year for calibration and non calibration defects from date of delivery To assure warranty service customers must register their products...