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MULTIFUNCTION CALIBRATOR
User Guide
Applies for Main Firmware version 1.90
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  • Page 1 The above not withstanding, we can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or their eventual consequences. We reserve rights to make modifications to this manual without any further notice. For more detailed technical data about the MC5 Multifunction Calibrator, please contact the manufacturer. © Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006...
  • Page 2 Contents Trademarks QCAL is a registered trademark owned by Oy Beamex Ab. ® HART is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation. ® Any use of the word “HART” hereafter in this document implies the registered trademark. Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Upper Panel ......5 (EC Declaration of Conformity) .... 26 Safety Precautions and Warnings ..27 The Connectors on the Left Side of MC5 ....... 6 General Warnings ......27 Warnings Concerning the use The Front Panel ........ 7 Memory ..........
  • Page 4 Contents Part B, Startup and Basic Operation Starting MC5 Generating/Simulating Startup Procedure ........ 34 General ..........58 Basic Mode, Defined ......35 Changing the Value of the Generated/Simulated Signal ..59 Measuring Current Generation ......60 Pressure Measurement ......39 Using the ET module’s...
  • Page 5 Current Measurement Parallel to a Personal Computer ..... 88 a Test Diode, Connections ....103 Generating Signals Using Parallel Functions in MC5 ....104 External Devices ........89 Controlling the External Device in Basic Mode ......... 90 Pressure Controller Settings ..91 Temperature Controller Settings ..
  • Page 6 Instrument Input Page ....130 Instrument Output Page ....130 The Instrument Window ..... 113 Calibration Settings Page ..... 131 A Calibration Procedure Using MC5 .. 114 Calibration Instructions Page ..132 About Automatic Calibration ..116 Deleting Instruments ......132 About Manual Calibration .....
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  • Page 9 General Things discussed in Part A: • • • • • An introduction to what MC5 is and what the parts of this User Guide concentrate on. • • • • • A general description of MC5’s hardware. • • • • •...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    MC5 that previously only included pressure modules. Thanks to the logical user interface MC5 is very easy to use. The large backlit graphical display guides the user in different languages and it displays results both numerically and graphically.

  • Page 11: Typographical Conventions

    All examples of user interface texts are printed using Black , e.g. ET: TCi(mea) Selected port: All front panel texts (fixed texts on MC5’s cover) are printed using , e.g. 8 pt Eurostile Connectors marked T/C, Low V Function and Menu keys are often referred to using both the key...

  • Page 12: Mc5 Hardware

    All sections and connections are presented in detail on the next pages. Note. Keep in mind that the previous picture (as well as all pictures of MC5 in this manual) has an example configuration of modules. The configuration of your MC5 may vary significantly from the one in the picture.

  • Page 13: The Upper Panel

    PX1 in a sticker on the upper panel. Internal Pressure Modules Up to three Internal Pressure Modules may be installed in MC5. One of them may be an internal barometric module. Although the Barometric Module reserves the space allocated for an internal pres- sure module it does not need a connector in the upper panel, so the space reserved for the connector may be used for, e.g.

  • Page 14: The Connectors On The Left Side Of Mc5

    General The Connectors on the Left Side of MC5 The left side of MC5 (front view) has three connectors as follows: Environment Temperature Interface This connector is for an optional temperature measurement sen- sor. This sensor is only meant for environment temperature mea- surement.

  • Page 15: The Front Panel

    24 VDC power supply. The E module also includes the optional HART modem. This allows communication with an instrument with HART capabilities. When HART is used in conjunction with MC5’s power supply, an internal resistor needed for HART com- munication is automati- T / C I N T .
  • Page 16 Reference Junction Module The T/C measurement/simulation internal reference junction is an optional addition to the ET module. It is specially designed for MC5 and therefore best suited for reference junction compensation when calibrating thermocouples or instruments connected to a thermo- couple.
  • Page 17 (see chapter Printing on page 17). The Help key displays case sensitive help. The On/Off key switches MC5 on and off. Press the On/Off key for about half-a-second to switch on/off. This delayed function prevents accidental on/off switching of MC5.

  • Page 18: Memory

    All free memory may be used for anything that requires more memory. Thus there is no exact limit for the number of instruments that MC5 can maintain in its memory. It all depends on how much memory is allocated by other data.

  • Page 19: Batteries

    MC5 is not in use. Do not leave MC5 without a Battery Pack or a Dry Battery Cartridge for a long time. MC5 may loose its settings if it is left without a support voltage for an extended period.

  • Page 20: About The Charger And The Charging Procedure

    When the charge status light is red, a recharging is either starting (blinking red light) or in progress (constant red light). MC5 may be used during the recharging phase. Empty batteries are fully charged in approx. 2½ hours.

  • Page 21: Removing/Replacing The Battery Pack

    Removing/Replacing the Battery Pack To remove or replace the Battery Pack, perform the following pro- cedure: 1. Turn MC5 upside down (the display facing the table top) and lift the support. 2. Pull the lever that is hidden under the support. The Battery Pack pops out allowing you to pull it out.

  • Page 22: Support For Table Top Use

    Support for Table Top Use The support gives you a good viewing angle when MC5 is placed on a table top. Lift the support at the back of MC5 and place MC5 on the table top as shown in the picture.

  • Page 23: Mc5 Firmware

    MC5 Firmware MC5 Firmware MC5’s firmware is saved in FLASH memory. Therefore it is rela- tively easy to update the firmware whenever a new version with fresh capabilities is released. See Firmware Update on page 30 for more information on updating the firmware in your MC5.

  • Page 24: Basic Mode

    More calibration related information is available in Part D of this manual. Calibration Results The graphical representation as well as numeric data of the calibra- tion results may be viewed in MC5 (and printed if the optional printer ® is available). Transferring the results to QCAL calibration software makes it possible to view the results in PC environment.

  • Page 25: Help Function

    A window with related help pops up. Printing You can print out screenshots of any situations in MC5 by pressing key and the key simultaneously. Additional information on printing is found in part C of this manual.

  • Page 26: The User Interface

    MC5. The fourth section (rightmost) section displays additional informa- tion in the form of symbols, like: • An hourglass when MC5 is working on something that takes time. • A question mark when an error occurred.

  • Page 27: The Function Key Bar

    MC5 Firmware The Function Key Bar The Function Key Bar at the bottom of the display is visible all the time. The meaning of the Function Keys varies depending on the situation. A grayed Function key text means that the function is dis- abled at the moment.

  • Page 28: The Display Area

    Configuration Window: Q u a n t i t y There are plenty of configuration P o r t windows in MC5. The picture be- side is the configuration window for W a i t i n 0 % Ramping settings.
  • Page 29 MC5 Firmware Tables: 1 2 . 0 2 . 2 0 0 0 1 0 : 2 9 - A s F o u n d - P a s s e d Tables are used, e.g. when view- ing calibration results in numeric format.
  • Page 30 General Notes. You cannot add more digits if the length of the number is at its Delete maximum limit. Use the Function Key to remove un- wanted digits first and then enter the new digits. The dual function of the keys: is not available in a numeric field.
  • Page 31 MC5 Firmware Drop Down Lists I n p u t M e t h o d Drop Down Lists are used when there is a limited amount of preset I n p u t M e t h o d values.

  • Page 32: Mc5’S Modularity And Options

    MC5 includes several optional modules both in hardware and firm- ware. This makes it possible to buy a calibrator with capabilities according to current requirements. If additional needs arise later on, add more modules to your MC5 and you will have a tool that suits all demands. Hardware modules/options...

  • Page 33: Other Connectable Devices

    Other Connectable devices There is an increasing number of devices that can be connected to MC5. The following list includes connectable devices that are either already connectable or will be in soon to come firmware updates (valid when this manual was printed): •...

  • Page 34: Safety

    The materials of MC5’s case withstand normal industrial conditions. MC5 endures shocks with the help of the built in impact protectors Internal pressure modules with a measuring range of 6 bar (90 psi) or less are overpressure protected.

  • Page 35: Safety Precautions And Warnings

    Use MC5 only if you are certain of that it can be used safely. Safe use of MC5 is no longer possible if one or more of the following cases are true: •...

  • Page 36: Warnings Concerning The Use Of Electrical Modules (E And Et)

    However, long exposure to this kind of stress may affect the accuracy. Although there is a galvanic isolation between MC5’s ET and E modules, it is for functional purposes only. The max. 50 V re- striction applies between these modules too.

  • Page 37: Warnings Concerning High Pressure

    Safety Warnings Concerning High Pressure High pressure is always dangerous. Only personnel with good experience and knowledge of high pressure liquid, air and ni- trogen operations are allowed to work with the module. Read carefully all these instructions and local safety instructions for high pressure operations before starting the use.

  • Page 38: Service

    All you need is a Personal Computer and the Computer communi- cation cable that connects MC5 to one of the serial ports in your Remember to backup all the instrument data in MC5, using e.g. a calibration management software. Also check for possible release notes accompanying the updated file.

  • Page 39: Cleaning Mc5

    Service Cleaning MC5 If MC5 needs cleaning, use cloth soaked with a mild solution of tall oil soap (pine soap). Wait a a few minutes and then rinse using a cloth moistened with pure water. Never use any strong detergents.
  • Page 40 General (Empty)

  • Page 41: Part B, Startup And Basic Operation

    Startup and Basic Operation Things discussed in Part B: • What happens during the startup procedure. • Measuring signals and doing some special measurements. • Generating/simulating signals. • Step and Ramp functions. • Alarm limits.

  • Page 42: Starting Mc5

    Starting MC5 Startup Procedure When MC5 is started, a startup picture appears. After a self test, some basic information of the calibrator at hand appears in the lower part of the screen. If you want to view the calibrator information for...

  • Page 43: Basic Mode, Defined

    Every time MC5 is switched on, the startup procedure ends in Basic Mode. All non-calibration related measurements and generations are per- formed in the Basic Mode. Briefly: in Basic Mode MC5 works like a high quality multimeter. When returning from MC5’s higher level operations (calibration, viewing of calibration results, calibrator and user configurations), you always return to the Basic Mode.
  • Page 44 Startup and Basic Operation Example of a Basic Mode screen 22.05.2000 8:33 with pressure measurement config- Pressure P2:INT20C/-1.0000...20.6840 bar g ured in Window 1 and current mea- gauge 2.6475 surement configured in Window 2: Current E: Current Measurement 12.4731 Calibration MENU Mode What can be done in Basic Mode...

  • Page 45: Measuring

    When presenting measurements in this manual, the first paragraph tells the module (or modules) that is/are required for the measure- ment. Because of MC5’s modularity you may or may not have the required module. If the module is not included in your MC5, the...
  • Page 46 Startup and Basic Operation Warning! Do not apply voltage higher than 50 V (max 2 A) between any terminals.

  • Page 47: Pressure Measurement

    If a removed module was part of an active measurement, MC5 automatically changes the measurement to a suitable internal pressure module. MC5 also emits a “beep” to inform you of the fact that the external pressure module used for pressure measurement...

  • Page 48: Zeroing A Pressure Module

    Both of the above mentioned factors affect notably on the pressure measurement modules. Measuring pressure below 100 mbar (approx. 40 iwc) should be done with a firmly mounted MC5 (e.g. placed on a table top). Next… Special Measurements on page 53...

  • Page 49: Current Measurement

    Low V 60 VDC/30 VAC 60 VDC/30 VAC Based on the terminals in use, MC5 automatically acts as either a pure current measuring unit or as a current measuring unit while at the same time supplying the measuring circuit. Notes.

  • Page 50: Voltage Measurement

    MEASURE Max input: Low V 60 VDC/30 VAC MC5 displays the measured low voltage in the selected window. Hint! Low voltage measurement can be used for non-standard thermo- couple measurement. You will see the measured temperature in millivolts and need a table to convert the measured millivolt value to corresponding temperature values.

  • Page 51: Measuring Voltages Up To ±50 V

    Low V 60 VDC/30 VAC MC5 displays the measured voltage in the selected window. Warning! Do not apply voltages higher than 50 V between any of MC5’s terminals. Next… Voltage Generation on page 62 Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature) on page 51 Special Measurements on page 53.

  • Page 52: Resistance Measurement

    ET: R(meas) The following picture displays the active The two leftmost terminals are used in 2- terminals: wire systems. MC5 automatically checks the connection and displays the found wir- ing system (2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire) in the INT. RJ 2-w xmtr measuring window.

  • Page 53: Switch State Sensing

    If this is not possible, use DC volt- HART ® SENSOR MEASURE & SIMULATE OUTPUT MEASURE age within the range -10 V to +30 V. MC5 Max input: Low V 60 VDC/30 VAC Hint! Switch state detection may also be used for binary signal detection.

  • Page 54: Limit Switch Test

    Limit Switch Test A limit switch test displays the opening and closing point of a limit switch. MC5 supports limit switch testing of any type of limit switches as long as MC5 is able to either measure or generate/simulate the switch’s input signal and is also capable of detecting the switch...
  • Page 55 ” values depend greatly on the change rate of the switch’s input signal. Hint. If you use MC5 to generate/simulate the switch’s input signal, you can use ramping to create changing input signals for the switch under test. Where to find more information when measuring a switch’s input signal…...

  • Page 56: Frequency Measurement

    Quantity Freq. Funct/Port E: f(meas) Unit Also check the setting. INT. RJ 2-w xmtr MC5 compares the external potential +24V 4-w meas T/C, Low V R, RTD meas/sink against an adjustable reference voltage Trigger Level T/C OR EXT WIRES ONLY , range: -1 …...

  • Page 57: Pulse Counting

    Quantity Pulses Funct/Port E: Pls(count) Trigg.Edge Also check the setting. INT. RJ 2-w xmtr MC5 compares the external potential +24V 4-w meas meas/sink T/C, Low V R, RTD against an adjustable reference voltage Trigger Level T/C OR EXT WIRES ONLY , range: -1 …...

  • Page 58: Rtd Measurement (Temperature)

    Available RTD sensors The following picture displays the active The two leftmost terminals are used in 2- terminals: wire systems. MC5 automatically checks the connection and displays the found wir- ing system (2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire) in the INT. RJ 2-w xmtr measuring window.

  • Page 59: Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature)

    Available only if is not used as the Reference Junction compensation method. Internal Reference Junction External Reference Junction MC5’s Internal Reference Junction Module To use an External Reference Junction, ET: TCx(mea) is an optional module. To use the Internal select Function/Port...
  • Page 60 Startup and Basic Operation Note. MC5 has a comprehensive set of predefined sensor types. Addi- tional sensor types are available as options. Warning! R, RTD If you connect an RTD sensor to the ET module’s con- nectors, there is no galvanic isolation between the thermo- couple and the RTD sensor.

  • Page 61: Special Measurements

    Special Measurements Special Measurements Special measurements are extra utilities that can be activated to perform a special function alongside the normal measurement. Only one of the special measurements may be activated at a given time for each window/quantity. Activating another special measure- ment deactivates the earlier special measurement in the same win- dow (or the earlier special measurement using the same quantity).

  • Page 62: Mathematical Special Measurements

    Unit °C needed, Rate of Change Unit Special Measurements Rate of Change… Before the special measurement is started MC5 prompts for the rate of change unit which can be selected from the following op- Cancel Edit Start tions: 1/s, 1/min and 1/h.

  • Page 63: Special Filtering And Resolution

    Special Measurements Special Filtering and Resolution Start using special filtering and 19.05.2000 13:55 resolution by selecting: SPECIAL FILTERING AND RESOLUTION Menu Quantity T/C-temperature Port Window 2 Setup ET: TCi(meas) , if Unit °C needed, Time Constant Decimals Special Measurements Filter and Resolution… The setting -1, for instance, means one less decimals.

  • Page 64: Special Measurements Using Two Ports Simultaneously

    Startup and Basic Operation Special Measurements Using Two Ports Simultaneously The following special measurements only apply when two ports are Second Port simultaneously used in the same window. The set- ting in the window’s setup menu allows you to select another port Second Port for the same window.

  • Page 65: Redundant Measurement

    Main Measurement Quantity Pressure each other. If the readings differ Port more than the entered limit value, Second Measurement MC5 gives an audible alarm. Quantity Pressure Port Start the redundant measurement by While displaying the main measurement, selecting: compares it to the second and alarms if...

  • Page 66: Generating/Simulating

    (Most generated/simulated signals are done with the ET module but current generation may also be done with the E module). Because of MC5’s modularity you may or may not have the required module. If the module is not included in your...

  • Page 67: Changing The Value Of The Generated/Simulated Signal

    Be careful when increasing the generated/simulated signal. If an instrument that cannot withstand the generated signal is connected to MC5, the instrument may get seriously damaged. Changing the Value of the Generated/Simulated Signal Move the field indicator on the display until it surrounds the value of...

  • Page 68: Current Generation

    T/C OR EXT WIRES ONLY 3 & 4-w meas HART ® SENSOR MEASURE & SIMULATE OUTPUT MEASURE Max input: Low V 60 VDC/30 VAC Based on the terminals in use, MC5 automatically selects either source or sink mode.
  • Page 69 Make sure that you don’t exceed the maximum current allowed by the instrument under test. If you open the mA generation loop, MC5 tries to maintain the current by increasing the output voltage. If you then close the loop again, the current is first too high, but returns quickly to the correct level.

  • Page 70: Voltage Generation

    Low V Low V 60 VDC/30 VAC 60 VDC/30 VAC MC5 displays both the set value and the MC5 displays both the set value and the internally measured value for the generated internally measured value for the generated voltage in the selected window. Max. out- voltage in the selected window.
  • Page 71 Low voltage generation can be used when calibrating instruments with millivolt input. You can use it also to simulate special thermo- couples not defined in MC5. If you simulate a thermocouple in mil- livolt mode, you must convert from temperature to millivolts manu- ally.

  • Page 72: Frequency Generation

    Quantity Freq. Funct/Port ET: f(gen) Unit Waveform Also check the set- tings. MC5 generates sine or square wave with INT. RJ 2-w xmtr given amplitude and frequency. Minimum +24V 4-w meas meas/sink T/C, Low V R, RTD allowed frequency is 1 Hz, but the specifi-...

  • Page 73: Pulse Generation

    Pulses Funct/Port ET: Pls(gen) Polarity Also check the setting. INT. RJ 2-w xmtr Enter the amount of pulses MC5 should +24V 4-w meas T/C, Low V R, RTD meas/sink generate in the pulse generation window. T/C OR EXT WIRES ONLY Also enter the amplitude and frequency 3 &...

  • Page 74: Rtd And Resistance Simulation

    Startup and Basic Operation RTD and Resistance Simulation MC5 mimics the RTD or the resistor to be measured by the instrument under test. The instrument under test generates the current for the resistance measurement. MC5 con- trols the voltage across its terminals so that the resistance (voltage to current ratio) cor- responds to the simulated temperature or resistance.

  • Page 75: Thermocouple Simulation

    In thermocouple simulation the original thermocouple is disconnected from the instru- ment under test and replaced with MC5. To the instrument under test MC5 appears as a thermocouple at the given temperature. Thermocouple simulation terminals are located in the module.
  • Page 76 Check that the instrument under test is set for the same thermo- couple type as selected in MC5. If the type is not one of the avail- able types, you should simulate in millivolt mode and convert from temperature to millivolts manually.

  • Page 77: Special Generations

    Special Generations Special Generations Manual change of generated signals is sometimes a restriction. Therefore MC5 includes Stepping and Ramping as standard utili- ties for creating automatically alternating output signals (special generations). To be able to start the definition of a special generation, a suitable...

  • Page 78: Stepping

    Number of Steps field, ample is limited to a small starting step and MC5 displays a dashed line instead of a only two full steps. Generally: if the step- value for the Number of Steps field. This...

  • Page 79: Ramping

    Special Generations Warning! Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the allowed input range of the connected instrument. MC5 deter- mines the limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port, not the connected instrument.
  • Page 80 Startup and Basic Operation Note. MC5 actually makes the ramp in small steps. The steps are as small as possible, slower ramps use smaller steps. Warning! Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the allowed input range of the connected instrument. MC5 deter- mines the limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port, not the connected instrument.

  • Page 81: Alarm Limit Settings

    Alarm Limit Settings Each main measurement in a window may have alarm limits set- tings. MC5 supports “higher than”, “lower than”, “high rate” and “low rate” alarms. To set the alarm limits, open the window settings menu of the win-...
  • Page 82 The “ “ (lower than) limit may have a higher value than the “ ” (higher than) limit. In that case MC5 emits an alarm when the measure- ment is inside the range specified by the alarm limits. High alarm limit High alarm limit >...

  • Page 83: Part C, Advanced Operation And Configurations

    Advanced Operation and Configurations Things discussed in Part C: • How to configure MC5 to suit your requirements. • Advanced Utilities available in Basic Mode. • Additional information: Useful during pressure measurement, thermocouple measurement/ simulation and resistance/RTD measurement/simulation.

  • Page 84: Configuring The Calibrator

    Advanced Operation and Configuration Configuring the Calibrator Others Mainte- A group of settings are available in MC5’s menu’s nance option. The following chapters tell how you can change them and what the default settings are. Settings The settings window has two pages. To open the settings window...
  • Page 85 Select either °C (Centigrade) or °F (Fahr- enheit) as the temperature unit. Volume Settings The default setting is “°C”. MC5 has individual volume settings for the following sounds: Temperature Scale Sound Default value MC5 supports the use of both international...

  • Page 86: Setting Time And Date

    Advanced Operation and Configuration Setting Time and Date To change the time and date (starting from Basic Mode), press Menu Others Maintenance Time/Date 13.06.2002 16:02 TIME/DATE SETTINGS Date (dd.mm.yyyy) 2002 Time (hh:mm:ss) Cancel Edit Accept Notes. The date must always be given in dd.mm.yyyy format no matter what the configured date format is.

  • Page 87: Advanced Utilities

    Generating Signals Using External Devices on page 89 • Printing on page 93 describe the use of additional features that are available in MC5. Some of the utilities are firmware options and/or they require some additional hardware before they can be utilized.

  • Page 88: Display Mode Settings

    Warning! Be careful not to mistakenly read a value shown in special Dis- play Mode as a value shown in Engineering Units. MC5 always displays the true measurement in the window’s lowermost row (Extra Info row) when a special Display Mode is active.

  • Page 89: Scaling

    Ramping Ramping You can scale the quantity either to a quantity that already exists in Custom Units Scale Mode MC5 or select from the field. Then you Scale Unit can manually enter any unit to the field (see the rightmost picture above).

  • Page 90: Displaying Values In Percentage

    Advanced Operation and Configuration Displaying Values in Percentage In Percentage Display Mode the 26.04.2002 14:21 measured/generated/simulated PERCENTAGE values are displayed as percent- Quantity Pressure Port P1:INT2C age of a user defined range. Start Measured Range the Percentage Display Mode as 0.000 100 % 100.000...

  • Page 91: Transmitter/Switch Simulation

    Advanced Utilities Transmitter/Switch Simulation MC5’s Basic Mode includes a pos- 18.04.2002 15:15 sibility to simulate a transmitter and Pressure Settings P2: INT20C/-100 ... 2068 kPa g a switch. To start a Transmitter or gauge 0.02 as Switch simulation, configure Maintenance...

  • Page 92: Transmitter Simulation

    Enter the input and output spans, the saturation limits and also the transfer function. If the saturation limits differ from the range limits, MC5 extrapolates the output value based on the input value and the Transfer Func- tion until the saturation limit is reached. Then if the input signal drifts farther from the input range, the output value stays at the satu- ration limit.

  • Page 93: Switch Simulation

    Advanced Utilities Switch Simulation Start the Switch Simulation as described in chapter Transmitter/ Switch Simulation on page 83. If the settings of the Basic Mode windows suit Switch Simulation, a configuration window similar to the lower left picture is shown. 26.04.2002 14:38 30.05.2002 10:32 SWITCH SIMULATION...

  • Page 94: Data Logging

    General The Data Logging utility is a firmware option that allows you to col- lect data using MC5. The collected data may then be viewed, trans- ferred to a personal computer (PC) and printed using a utility shipped together with MC5 if the Data Logging option is purchased.

  • Page 95: Starting The Data Log

    Samples and Time settings also depend on the available free memory. If you enter values that require more memory than is avail- able, MC5 automatically replaces the entered value with the cur- rently allowed maximum value. When a data log is done, you can enter a name for the results.

  • Page 96: Viewing The Results

    Transferring the Results to a Personal Computer A 32-bit Windows ® software called MC5_Datalog.exe is shipped together with MC5 if you bought the Data Logging option. Start this software just as any other Windows ® software. All communication between the PC and MC5 is initiated from...

  • Page 97: Generating Signals Using External Devices

    To be able to utilize devices connected to the auxiliary instrument interface (AUX) you need to have the required firmware option. The following paragraph explains how to activate MC5 to use a con- nected external device. The instructions are also valid when the connected device is changed.

  • Page 98: Controlling The External Device In Basic Mode

    4.0073 field (or the field indicator is not seen at all), make sure the connec- tions and the settings are in order. When MC5 is able to communicate Calibration with the connected device, a com- MENU Mode munication symbol is shown in the status bar’s rightmost end (see pic-...

  • Page 99: Pressure Controller Settings

    Note. Although the pressure controller does measure the generated pres- sure, it is not passed on to MC5 in MC5’s Basic Mode. Therefore you should always connect the generated pressure also to a pres- sure measurement module in MC5.

  • Page 100: Temperature Controller Settings

    Note. Although the temperature controller does measure the tempera- ture of the bath/dry block it is not passed on to MC5 in MC5’s Basic Mode. Therefore it may be of use to also connect a temperature sensor to a suitable port in MC5.

  • Page 101: Printing

    MC5 responds with a long beep to indicate that the screen is dumped to the printer. The printer can not be used at the same time as MC5 is connected to a computer because the printer and the computer uses the same interface (the COMP/PRT connector).

  • Page 102: Additional Information

    A typical example of this is temperature mea- surement using a thermocouple. It is not enough to select the cor- rect quantity and port in MC5. The Sensor type and the Reference Junction Mode has to be set accordingly, too. Wrong settings give erroneous results.

  • Page 103: Things To Consider When Measuring Pressure

    To be able to measure absolute pressure with MC5’s gauge pres- sure modules, you need a barometric pressure module. Certain high pressure modules may approximate absolute pressure mea- surement by adding an entered barometric pressure to the mea- sured gauge pressure.

  • Page 104: Pressure Modules And Their Naming Conventions

    Advanced Operation and Configuration Pressure Modules and their Naming Conventions MC5’s software refer to pressure modules as follows: Port: Module Name P1: INT400m , e.g. which means that there is an internal pressure module in port P1 with a 0 to 400 mbar (0 to 6 psi) pressure range.

  • Page 105: Thermocouple Measurement/Simulation, Connections And Troubleshooting

    To be able to utilize thermovoltage using Internal Reference Junction Mode: Internal Reference Junction compensation this optional module has to be installed into your MC5. If the measuring/simulating port T/C materials is set to the Internal Reference Junction (T/C, extension or ET: TCi(mea)

  • Page 106: External Reference Junction

    Advanced Operation and Configuration External Reference Junction When using an external Reference Junction, MC5 measures or simulates the T/C Low V thermovoltage using the “ ” terminals in the ET section. If the measuring/simu- ET: TCx(mea) ET: TCx(sim) lating port is set to the External Reference Junction (...
  • Page 107 Additional Information Connection when measuring/simulating Connection when measuring/simulating thermovoltage using a temperature con- thermovoltage using a compensation troller and Reference Junction compen- box and Reference Junction compensa- Entered Entered sation method (also RJ-mode tion method (also RJ-mode 0°C 0°C Temperature T/C materials T ref Controller...

  • Page 108: Error Situations

    PROBLEM CAUSE • The thermocouple type selected in MC5 (or the instrument under test when MC5 does not correspond with the simulating used thermocouple. thermovoltages) • The selected Reference Junction measures the mode is not in accordance with the temperature/millivolt used wiring.

  • Page 109: Resistance And Rtd Measurement, Connections

    If possible, use 4-wire connection to eliminate the effect of wiring resistance. The special resistance mea- surement sequence of MC5 eliminates the thermovoltages of the resistance measurement circuit. MC5 continuously checks the connection type during resistance and RTD measurement.

  • Page 110: Using A Compensation Loop

    The result is acceptable, if the resistance across the compensation loop. If the com- of the connection wires is low. pensation loop and the connection wires of the resistor are identical, MC5 can com- pensate for the resistance of the connec- tion wires. 2-w xmtr 2-w xmtr T/C INT.

  • Page 111: Current Measurement Parallel To A Test Diode, Connections

    Additional Information Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode, Connections The impedance of MC5’s milliampere input is low enough to enable current measure- ment parallel to a test diode in a 20 mA circuit. Connections: Plus Side Test Diode Minus Side Test Diode...

  • Page 112: Parallel Functions In Mc5

    Advanced Operation and Configuration Parallel Functions in MC5 This chapter explains what kind of simultaneous tasks you can do with MC5. When measuring Electrical output Every module in MC5 in this section... is possible in may simultaneously this section have their own tasks.

  • Page 113: Part D, Calibration

    General presentation of what calibration is and the phases of a typical calibration proce- dure. • A description of a calibration procedure using MC5. • Some application examples on how to perform the calibration of certain instruments. • Creating, editing and deleting Instruments.

  • Page 114: General

    MC5 to a PC’s serial port. Note. MC5 also includes a serial communication protocol option. With the option, it is possible to control MC5 via the COMP/PRT port to perform, e.g. a remotely controlled calibration. The communication protocol specification can be obtained from Beamex.

  • Page 115: Phases Of Instrument Calibration

    One is displayed when starting the calibration. Another when the adjustment utility is started. The third text is displayed when ending the calibration. The guide texts may be entered in MC5 or they may be downloaded from a PC with a calibration software.

  • Page 116: As Found Calibration

    MC5 supports multiple As Found tests. There is no fixed upper limit for the number of repeats except the available free memory. MC5 does not require you to save any As Found calibrations. If you do not want to save information of the instrument’s state before adjustment, just do the adjustments needed and perform as many As Left calibrations as is needed.

  • Page 117: As Left Calibration

    The As Left calibrations document the state of the in- strument after the possible adjustment. MC5 does not require you to save any As Left calibrations. If the As Found calibration proves to be good and no adjustment is needed, you may omit the As Left calibrations.

  • Page 118: Required Modules For Different Input/Output Signal Combinations

    Calibration Required Modules for Different Input/Output Signal Combinations Consider the type of your instrument before doing a calibration: • What are the input and output quantities/ports? • Is the input signal measured, generated/simulated, controlled or keyed (Input method)? • Is the output signal measured or keyed (Output method)? Use the following tables find out the required modules for each sup- ported input/output quantity and method: Table for choosing the input module...
  • Page 119 General The general principle is: The same module may not be used for both the input and the output signal. There are however some ex- ceptions to that rule: • If the input signal is a current signal measured or generated using the E module, then any quantity with the output method HART may also be connected to the E module.

  • Page 120: Calibrating An Instrument

    Select one of the available instruments by pressing the Select key. Note. If there are a lot instrument data in MC5’s memory, displaying the list may take a few seconds.

  • Page 121: The Instrument Window

    To calibrate the selected instrument, simply press General calibration procedures are discussed in chapter A Cali- bration Procedure Using MC5 on page 114. Some calibration ex- amples are available starting from chapter Examples of Instru- ment Calibration on page 117.

  • Page 122: A Calibration Procedure Using Mc5

    Start Adjust MENU A typical calibration procedure using MC5 is as follows: We assume you have already selected the instrument to be calibrated and are viewing/editing the selected instrument’s data pages. See Selecting the Instrument to Be Calibrated on page 112 for information on how to enter Calibration Mode and se- lecting instruments for calibration.
  • Page 123 Note. If you are calibrating instruments using off-line method then please keep in mind this: When you upload the results from MC5 to the calibration software, the results are by default also left in MC5’s memory. To free memory in MC5 by deleting the results, see Delet- ing Instruments on page 132.

  • Page 124: About Manual Calibration

    MC5 continues with the next calibra- tion point. If the input signal never stabilizes (the symbol is visible con- tinuously), but you want MC5 to save the results anyhow, press the Force Accept Function Key. About Manual Calibration In manual calibration, you will have to manually set the input signal to a level that the next calibration point requires.

  • Page 125: Autocapture Feature

    When autocapture “snatches” the input and output signal values, MC5 emits a beep and the next target value for the input is dis- played. Examples of Instrument Calibration This User Guide has only a few examples of how to calibrate an instrument.

  • Page 126: Pressure Transmitters And Sensors

    This procedure suits all instruments with a pressure input and any kind of electrical output signal. Both the input and output signal range should be measurable with MC5. To be able to perform an automatic calibration, MC5 needs to have the firmware option needed to communicate with the pressure controller.
  • Page 127 E module, connect the pressure output sig- nal to a suitable pressure module. Warning! Working with pressure instruments can be hazardous. Only qualified personnel may use pressure instruments and pres- sure sources. Next… MC5’s Support for Instrument Adjustment on page 127.

  • Page 128: Temperature Sensors

    This procedure suits temperature sensors no matter if they are RTDs or thermocouples. The sensor’s output signal is measured with MC5 or it is keyed into MC5. The reference temperature is either mea- sured with MC5 or it is entered or communicated (Input Method Controlled/Meas ) to MC5.
  • Page 129 With small changes, this procedure should also suit all tempera- ture instruments with a fixed sensor. In that case, use a reference sensor that can be connected to MC5 to measure the input signal and either measure or enter the output signal of the instrument.

  • Page 130: Temperature Indicators And Recorders

    Calibration Temperature Indicators and Recorders This procedure suits Temperature Indicators/Recorders no matter if the sensor is an RTD or a thermocouple. The instruments input signal is simulated using MC5 and the output reading is entered into MC5. Required modules •...
  • Page 131 Adapt the input signal connections/set- tings according to the instruments input signal. When calibrating a temperature instrument with a detachable sen- sor (the input signal is simulated with MC5), use this example as the source for the input signal part. Next…...

  • Page 132: Electrical Limit Switches

    Basic calibration. Mode. • Prescan By default, the is set to If you do not want MC5 to perform a prescan, disable it (commands MENU Prescan ). When Prescan is set to , MC5 uses the whole scan range also during the actual test.
  • Page 133 Manual Selecting Calibration Method when the input signal is gen- erated/simulated with MC5 means that each pair of actuation/ deactuation points have to be accepted manually. If the prescan stops and displays an error message, try widening the scan range. It is also advisable to have the scan range sym- metrical in relation to the actuation/deactuation points.

  • Page 134: Using External Devices In Calibration Mode

    Controlled/Meas ∗ : The input signal is measured by the external device and communicated to MC5. In both cases: MC5 sends the set point values to the external device via the communication cable connected to the AUX connector • Calibration Method The Instrument’s...
  • Page 135 25.09.2000 11:00 adjusting instruments. Input RTD Temperature [ET: Simul] Pt100 α385 100.00 °C (ITS90) This tool is of use when MC5 gen- erates/simulates the input signal or Output Current [E: Meas] controls an external device that 19.9918 generates/simulates the input sig- nal (automatic calibration).

  • Page 136: Maintaining Mc5’S Instrument Database

    Manual of the software. MC5’s memory is dynamic. There are no fixed amount instruments and calibration data that you may keep in MC5’s memory. It all de- pends on how many calibration repeats and how much history data is kept in the memory.

  • Page 137: Editing Instrument Data

    Editing Instrument Data. Note. There’s also a possibility to create a new instrument based on an Copy instrument already existing in MC5’s memory. Do this with the Instrument option available in menu. Editing Instrument Data The instrument data pages may be re-edited whenever you want.

  • Page 138: Instrument Input Page

    Calibration Instrument Input Page The input quantity defines which 27.09.2001 13:01 fields are required/visible. Common INSTRUMENT INPUT Pressure fields for all quantities are: Input Method, Input Method Controlled Unit Port 1 INT1C Range Pressure Type Gauge All other quantities except Value Input Port also have the field.

  • Page 139: Calibration Settings Page

    Up/Down when calculating errors. Scan Range Scan Range values define the Start Point 0.400000 End Point 0.900000 range where MC5 searches for the approximate actuation Next Save Edit MENU deactuation point at the beginning page of an automatic calibration of a switch.

  • Page 140: Calibration Instructions Page

    Deleting Instruments If you want to free some memory or otherwise do not need certain instrument data anymore, you may remove instruments from MC5’s memory as follows: To remove all instruments (and their calibration data), open the Po- Menu...

  • Page 141: Viewing Calibration Results

    Viewing Calibration Results Viewing Calibration Results You can open the calibration result windows from two places: Menu View When viewing the instrument window, press Calibration Results (see the leftmost picture below). 14.06.2000 8:06 29.05.2002 16:01 View INSTRUMENT Input RTD Temperature [ET: Simul] Start Instrument Pt100 α385...

  • Page 142: Calibration Result Windows

    Calibration Calibration Result Windows The results are displayed in table 03.10.2000 15:22 format and as a graph. There are Output Error [% of span] 0.40 also some additional data display- ing the statistics of the calibration as well as environmental informa- tion that was automatically inserted during the calibration or it was manually entered after the calibra-...

  • Page 143: Appendix

    Appendixes Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option Appendix 2, Technical Data Appendix 3, Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer Appendix 4, Index...

  • Page 144: User Guide For Mc5 Hart Option

    Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option Contents HART and MC5’s Basic Mode General Connecting to a HART Instrument ..141 MC5 and HART ......... 137 Disconnecting a HART HART Instruments and Beamex’s Instrument ........

  • Page 145: General

    MC5 with the Hart instrument. MC5 supports HART Revision 5. Earlier revisions are not supported. MC5 treats the Analog Output (AO) and the Digital Output (PV, Pri- mary Variable) as separate instruments. To calibrate/trim both out- put signals, an Analog Output instrument and a Digital Output in- strument need to be created into MC5’s instrument database.

  • Page 146: Connecting Mc5 And A Hart Instrument

    Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option Connecting MC5 and a HART Instrument How the HART instrument is connected to MC5 depends on the supply power connection and whether there is a test diode con- nected to the transmitter. The following pictures describe the con- nections for each case.

  • Page 147: Using Mc5 As A Hart Communicator

    Connecting MC5 and a HART Instrument Using MC5 as a HART Communicator If you want to use 250 ohm MC5-as a Hart com- Input signal Supply municator without etc. measuring/controlling the instrument’s output current, connect MC5 as shown in the adja- INT.

  • Page 148: Hart Communication Settings

    Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option HART Communication Settings Before attempting to communicate 06.10.2000 15:30 with HART instruments it is advis- Pressure Settings P1: INT400MC/-41.400...41.400 kPa able to review MC5’s HART com- gauge 0.089 munication settings. Maintenance HART...

  • Page 149: Hart And Mc5'S Basic Mode

    (optionally Back Restart Select either the or the key). Note. Measuring the Analog Output (AO) of a HART instrument does not require any special actions. Just connect the Analog Output to MC5’s current mea- surement terminals in the E module.

  • Page 150: Disconnecting A Hart Instrument

    Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option The standard Window Setup menu 06.10.2000 15:57 is replaced by a HART menu. This Pressure Disconnect P1: INT400MC/-41.400...41.400 kPa Device menu is automatically opened af- gauge 0.087 Device ter the HART instrument is se- Information lected.

  • Page 151: Device Settings

    Close Trimming a HART Instrument in Basic Mode Note that MC5’s Calibration Mode also includes a possibility to trim HART instruments. Trimming a HART Instrument in Basic Mode is only needed when you do not intend to calibrate and trim the HART instrument.
  • Page 152 Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option For the Digital Output (PV), MC5 opens the Instrument Input Win- Next Page dow for checking/editing the settings. Use Function Key to check/edit the Instrument Output Window data. 19.04.2000 15:29 06.10.2000 16:28...

  • Page 153: Adding A Hart Instrument To Mc5'S Instrument Database

    Notes. The HART instrument’s TAG is assigned to the Device ID field in MC5. No Position ID is automatically assigned to the instrument. QM6 Quality Manager version 1.90a and later support adding instruments created in MC5 to QM6’s database.

  • Page 154: Calibrating A Hart Instrument

    MC5 accepts the HART instrument as the instrument to be cali- brated only if its instrument data matches with the data of the instru- ment selected in MC5.

  • Page 155: The Calibration Procedure

    Output Pressure [E: HART] output quantity and output method. 510.24 Refer to the examples in MC5 User mbar Guide’s Part D. Note. Calibrating Error the Analog Output (AO) of a HART in- 1.00 -0.21 % of span...
  • Page 156 • For all other output signals MC5 prompts you to start the com- munication and select the instrument to be calibrated (refer to the picture in chapter Selecting the Instrument to be Cali- brated on page 146.
  • Page 157 4.0000 Output by MC5. The window dis- Output plays the current generated by the Current [E: Meas.] 3.9982 instrument and measured by MC5. Enter measured 0% 3.9982 Out- Again, the lower part of the Error 1.00 N/A % of span...

  • Page 158: Technical Data

    Appendix 2, Technical Data Appendix 2, Technical Data Contents MC5 General Specifications Modules Pressure Modules (INT & EXT) ..152 Temperature Electrical Module (ET) .. 153 RTD Measurement and Simulation ......153 Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation ......154 Reference Junction Module (RJ) ........

  • Page 159: Mc5 General Specifications

    MC5 General Specifications MC5 General Specifications *HQHUDO Display 96 x 72 mm (3.78" x 2.83"), 320 x 240 pixels, back lit LCD Weight 1.7 - 2.3 kg (3.7 - 5.1 lbs) Dimensions 245 mm (9.6") x 192 mm (7.5") x 74 mm (2.9") (d/w/h)

  • Page 160: Modules

    Appendix 2, Technical Data Modules Pressure Modules (INT & EXT) ÃD‡r…hy Ã@‘‡r…hy ÃVv‡ ÃÃShtr ÃSr†‚yˆ‡v‚ Ã(Ã9h’†ÃVpr…‡hv‡’ Ó à Ã`rh…ÃVpr…‡hv‡’ Ó H‚qˆyr† H‚qˆyr† INT B EXT B kPa a 0.01 0.05 kPa mbar a to 1200 0.5 mbar psi a 11.6 to 17.4 0.001 0.0073 psi...

  • Page 161: Temperature Electrical Module (Et)

    Modules Temperature Electrical Module (ET) ÃAˆp‡v‚ ÃShtr ÃSr†‚yˆ‡v‚ à Ã`rh…ÃVpr…‡hv‡’ mV generation ± 500 mV 0.001 - 0.01 mV 0.02 % RDG + 4 µV V generation ± 12 V 0.00001 - 0.0001 V 0.02 % RDG + 0.1 mV mA generation ±...

  • Page 162: Thermocouple Measurement And Simulation

    Appendix 2, Technical Data Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation ÃU’ƒr ÃShtrÃ8 ÃShtrÃ8 à Ã`rh…ÃVpr…‡hv‡’ Ó 0 ... 1820 0 ... 200 ... 2.0 °C 500 ... 0.8 °C 800 ... 1820 0.6 °C -50 ... 1768 -50 ... 1.0 °C 0 ... 0.7 °C 150 ...

  • Page 163: Electrical Module (E)

    Modules Electrical Module (E) Aˆp‡v‚ Shtr Sr†‚yˆ‡v‚ Ã`rh…ÃVpr…‡hv‡’ mV measurement ±1000 mV 0.001 - 0.01 mV 0.02 % RDG + 5 µV V measurement ±50 V 0.00001 - 0.001 V 0.02 % RDG + 0.25 mV mA measurement ±100 mA 0.0001 - 0.001 mA 0.02 % RDG + 1.5 µA Hz measurement...

  • Page 164: Quick Guide For The Mc5 Datalog Viewer

    Appendix 3, Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer Appendix 3, Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer Contents MC5 Datalog Viewer General ..........157 Installing MC5 Datalog Viewer ... 157 Communication Settings ....157 File Management ....... 157 Transferring data from MC5 ..157 Saving Data on Hard Disk ....
  • Page 165 MC5 Datalog Viewer is a utility for transferring Data Logging results from MC5 to a personal computer (PC). The results can be viewed in MC5 Datalog Viewer and saved in the utility’s own format or ex- ported for use in other applications, e.g. Microsoft Excel ®...
  • Page 166 Appendix 3, Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer Saving Data on Hard Disk When saving using the Save or Save As commands, MC5 Datalog Viewer saves the results in its own format (*.lg5). This file format preserves all the changes in the property settings described in chap- ters Chart Properties and Channel Properties.
  • Page 167 MC5 Datalog Viewer Property Description Paging Paging ON/OFF If paging is selected, the graph is divided into several horizontal “pages”. - Points per Page How many points is displayed per page. - Current Page A possibility to jump to a certain page.

  • Page 168: Index

    Batteries 11 Display Change Rate 54 Battery Pack 13 Brightness 8 Charger 12, 30 Binary Signal Detection 45 Contrast 8 Cleaning MC5 31 Brightness 8 Display Mode 80 Compensation loop 102 Error Display 82 Computer Interface 6 Percentage 82 Scaling 81...
  • Page 169 (ET) 7 Changing the generated Manual calibration 116 Electrical limit switch signal 59 Maximum value 54 calibration 124 Current 60 MC5 recalibration 30 Electrical module (E) 7 Fine Tuning 59 Measuring Environment temperature Frequencies 64 Current 41 sensor 6, 79...
  • Page 170 Special Filtering 55 Safety 26 Special Resolution 55 Zeroing a pressure Saving calibration Stand 14 module 40, 84, 85 results 115 Starting MC5 15, 34 Scaling 81 Status bar 18 Selecting the instrument to Stepping 69 be calibrated 112 Support 14...

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