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ASL INTERCOM F200 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 F200 Precision Thermometer Operator's Handbook Issue 3 Quick Start Guide Smart Probe Conversion Kit Smart Probe Editor Software Smart Probe Editor Handbook Firmware Download Visit the ASL web site...
  • Page 2 F200 Precision Thermometer Downloading the latest F200 instrument firmware This utility will allow you to access the latest firmware for the F200. You will require a user name and password. Contact the sales office for more information. Ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet.
  • Page 3 SMART probes store their calibration data and other useful data in an EEPROM in the probe’s plug which can be plugged into any channel. Passive probes have their calibration data stored in the F200 and can only be used in the channel where you have selected to enter this data.
  • Page 4 Firmware version Menu Enter reading Its90 Options > Enter next co-efficient Enter Menu Save changes Password 0000 Talk only Off F200 V1.0 16DEC02 < > Enter To return to Menu Menu reading To return to Another Channel? Attach Ref reading Cancel...
  • Page 5 To maintain a high level of data security the Smart Probe has a built in data lock. If the data lock is set, the Smart Probe data cannot be modified. The state of the data lock can be changed from a PC via the F200 serial communication port using the ASL Smart Probe Editor software.
  • Page 6 The Smart Probe data can be reviewed or edited in a number of ways. Review the data from the F200 Smart Probe menu (refer to section 4.1.6. of F200 handbook). Review or edit the temperature conversion method and coefficients from the F200 channel set up menu (refer to section 4.1.3. of F200 handbook).

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    F200 Smart Probe Editor User Guide Table of Contents Running the Smart Probe Editor......................2 Function keys ............................3 Wipe Probe ............................. 3 Read Probe: ............................3 Write to Probe ............................3 Save to File ............................. 3 Read File..............................3 Print Report .............................

  • Page 8: Running The Smart Probe Editor

    F200 Smart Probe Editor User Guide Running the Smart Probe Editor Select Programs from the system Start menu. Select Smart_Probe_Editor from the list of applications shown. Click on Smart_Probe_Editor to run the utility. The welcome screen will appear briefly followed by the control panel.

  • Page 9: Function Keys

    F200 Smart Probe Editor User Guide Function keys Wipe Probe Sets the selected smart probe to default settings and clears the calibration history. The user is prompted “Are you sure you want to wipe the probe?” Read Probe: Reads the selected probe and updates the smart probe edit fields.

  • Page 10: Probe Control

    F200 Smart Probe Editor User Guide Probe Control Probe ID: Enter the serial number of the smart probe 20 characters maximum. Format: Displays the smart probe data format. Always set to 1. Lock: Each smart probe has a lock facility, if a smart probe Lock is set to 'Yes' the data in the smart probe can not be modified from the instrument.

  • Page 11: Coefficients

    F200 Smart Probe Editor User Guide Coefficients Conversion type: Select the required resistance to temperature conversion method Din, CvD or ITS90. Ap, Bp, Cp, Dp, R0.01, Wt, An, Bn Conversion Required Coefficients Temperature Range R0, A, B, C. -200qC to 850qC R0, A, B, C.

  • Page 12: Calibration

    F200 Smart Probe Editor User Guide Calibration Date: Enter the date the smart probe was calibrated DD/MM/YYYY. The date is automatically set to the current PC date when the program is launched. Next Date: Enter the date the smart probe next calibration date is due DD/MM/YYYY.

  • Page 13: Please Enter (Calibration Certificate)

    F200 Smart Probe Editor User Guide Please Enter (Calibration certificate) The following data is not stored in the smart probe but is included for reference in the printed report. Probe Type: Enter the smart probe type eg T100-450. Certificate Number: Enter the smart probe calibration certificate reference number.
  • Page 14 Overview ............................1-1 Definitions and Terminology ......................1-1 Principles of measurement ........................ 1-2 1.3.1 PRT measurement......................... 1-2 SETTING UP THE F200 ........................2-1 Safety information ..........................2-1 Unpacking the instrument ........................2-1 ABOUT THE F200 ..........................3-1 The Front Panel ..........................3-1 About the display screen........................
  • Page 15 Contents F200 Instrument calibration ....................... 7-1 7.1.1 Instrument Calibration Supervisor ....................7-1 Equipment ............................7-1 Calibration procedure......................... 7-1 COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE......................8-1 Introduction ............................8-1 Overview of the RS-232 Serial Interface ................... 8-1 8.2.1 The RS-232 Connector........................8-2 8.2.2 Pin Connections..........................8-2 RS-232 Settings ..........................
  • Page 16 Pt 100 System Accuracy........................10-2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE....................11-1 11.1 Cleaning ............................11-1 11.2 Preventive Maintenance ........................11-1 11.3 General Safety Warning........................11-1 SERVICE AND WARRANTY ......................12-1 12.1 Technical Support ..........................12-1 12.2 Returned Instruments ........................12-1 F200-14-001 Page 1-3 ” ASL 2003...
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  • Page 18: Introduction

    Resistance accuracy is better than r4m: (over full range at +20°C ±2°C) equivalent to temperature measurement precision of r10mK for Pt100 thermometers. Total system measurement uncertainties as low as r15mK are possible when the F200 is used with a calibrated reference thermometer. Overall system accuracy depends on the PRT quality and calibration.

  • Page 19: Principles Of Measurement

    The system accuracy is a combination of the F200 accuracy in measuring PRT resistance and the calibration uncertainty placed on the PRTs by the calibrating laboratory. Using the F200 with PRT type T100-250-1, this is r0.025qC for temperatures from -50qC to +250qC.

  • Page 20: Setting Up The F200

    2.1 Safety information Please read the safety information sheet before operating the F200. 2.2 Unpacking the instrument When you unpack the F200 thermometer, check that the following items are present before starting to use the unit: F200 precision thermometer AC power cord Quick-start guide Operator’s handbook on CD...
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  • Page 22: About The F200

    3. About the F200 This section introduces you to the features and functions of the F200 Precision Thermometer. 3.1 The Front Panel VFD Display Front panel buttons Function keys Figure 3.1- Front Panel 3.2 About the display screen The large graphic VFD display screen is your direct link to the instrument, presenting you with information or menus that prompt you on what to do next.
  • Page 23 Setting up the F200 In Instrument Configuration Mode the function keys operate as soft keys along with the menu keys to enable the operator to configure the instrument For a detailed description of how to use the keys to configure and operate the instrument, refer to Section 5.

  • Page 24: Thermometer Inputs

    Setting up the F200 3.4 Thermometer inputs The thermometer-input 5 pin DIN sockets are located on the top panel for ease of use. The number of input channels can easily be expanded from two to eight channels. When the instrument is turned on, it automatically detects the number of input channels.

  • Page 25: Rear Panel

    Setting up the F200 3.5 Rear panel Figure 3.5 - Rear Panel layout, showing all options 3.5.1 AC Power Input Socket The instrument is fitted with a universal input power supply unit; the AC power input socket accepts 3- pin IEC320 AC type power connector.

  • Page 26: Operating The F200

    4. Operating the F200 4.1 Instrument operating mode The instrument has two operating modes: the Temperature Measurement Mode which displays channel status information and a sequence of measurement readings; the Configuration Mode which lets you set up and configure the instrument.

  • Page 27: Configuration Mode

    Operating the F200 4.1.1.4 Selecting run/hold mode In Hold mode the instrument measurement cycle is stopped. Press the ‘Hold’ key to alternate between Run and Hold mode; a front panel LED indicates the current state. 4.1.1.5 Selecting Units Press the ‘Unit’ key to select the required measurement units, Resistance (:), Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F) or Kelvin (K), the current selected units are displayed on the main display.

  • Page 28: Setting Up Temperature Measurement

    Operating the F200 4.1.3 Setting up Temperature measurement To enable accurate resistance to temperature conversion to be carried out by the instrument the PRT characterisation data is required temperature conversion algorithm temperature conversion algorithm coefficients The data can be stored in either a smart probe or the instrument internal none-volatile memory, each thermometer input channel store one set of PRT characterisation data.
  • Page 29 Operating the F200 To review the next coefficient press the appropriate soft key. Select ‘<’ or ‘>’ soft key to scroll between pages (Its90 coefficients only). Press ‘Menu’ key to exit configuration mode and return to measurement mode. 4.1.3.6 Edit temperature conversion algorithm and coefficients Select ‘Edit’...

  • Page 30: Statistics

    Operating the F200 Press the ‘Yes’ soft key the channel selection menu will be displayed. Press the ‘No’ soft key to exit configuration mode and Chan 1 < > return to measurement mode. Press the ‘ í ’ or ‘+’ soft key to decrement or increment the channel number.

  • Page 31: Smart Probe Review

    Operating the F200 4.1.5.3 Firmware Version Select the ‘Ver’ soft key, the instrument firmware version, V1.1C 6August03 Serial No 1005 firmware date and instrument serial number are displayed. Press the ‘Menu’ key to exit configuration mode and return to measurement mode.

  • Page 32: Real Time Clock

    Operating the F200 Max ever Maximum recorded temperature the smart Max ever: probe has been exposed to during its Min ever: working life (units are in resistance). Min ever Minimum recorded temperature the smart probe has been exposed to during its working life (units are in resistance).
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  • Page 34: Instrument Measurement Range

    Under Range measurements are reported as U_Range on the display and over the communication interface. 5.3 Measurement Range Measurement Units Conversion Under Range Over Range Units Resistance None ohms Din90 -201 +851 Temperature -201 +850 ITS90 -201 +963 F200-14-001 Page 5-1 ” ASL 2003...
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  • Page 36: Smart Probes

    The state of the data Lock can only be changed from a PC via the F200 serial communication port using ASL Smart Probe Edit software or a standard PC serial communication terminal program.

  • Page 37: Review Edit Data

    Review or edit the temperature conversion method and coefficients from the F200 channel set up menu, refer to section 4.1.3. Review or edit the data from a PC via the F200 serial communication port using the ASL Smart Probe Edit software.
  • Page 38 Calibration History SENSe:FRTD:CAL:HISTory? Maintain the calibration history of the smart probe. The calibration history is automatically updated when the next calibration date is updated. The calibration history is cleared when the probe is wiped. F200-14-001 Page 6-3 ” ASL 2003...
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  • Page 40: Calibrating The F200

    7.1 F200 Instrument calibration The dc bridge measurement technique used in the F200 is inherently very stable and linear, better than r 4 m: over the full range at +20°C ±2°C (equivalent to r 10 mK with a Pt100 PRT). However drift of the internal reference resistor will occur with time making periodic re-calibration necessary.
  • Page 41 Calibrating the F200 Instrument Calibration Date Review Press the ‘Date’ soft key, the instrument Calibration Cal Date 27-06-2003 and Calibration Due date will be displayed. Due Date 27-06-2004 Press the ‘Enter’ key to return to the calibration menu. Press the ‘Menu’ key to exit configuration mode and return to measurement mode.
  • Page 42 Press the ‘ í ’ or ‘+’ soft key to decrement or increment the flashing digit. Press the ‘Enter’ key to save the new date and return to measurement mode. Press the ‘Menu’ key to exit configuration mode and return to measurement mode. F200-14-001 Page 7-3 ”...
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  • Page 44: Communications Interface

    8. Communications Interface 8.1 Introduction The F200 is fitted with an RS-232 serial communication interface as standard. 8.2 Overview of the RS-232 Serial Interface This conforms to specification ANSI/EIA/TIA-232-E-1991 Interface Between Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE) employing serial binary data interchange.

  • Page 45: The Rs-232 Connector

    Input data flow will be controlled via RTS, CTS lines to prevent input buffer overflow occurring. The instrument can be set to function in one of two serial communication modes, Talk only mode or Remote mode. Page 8-2 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 46: Talk Only Mode (Auto Output)

    (<parameter>) with each parameter separated by a comma (,), followed by a command terminator carriage return (CR) or carriage return line feed (CR)(LF). Colon (:) Separates command words. Question mark (?) Command requires a response. Comma (,) Separates parameters list. F200-14-001 Page 8-3 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 47: Long Form Short Form Commands

    Chx = channel number S = sign (í negative, blank positive) D = decimal Digit (0-9) “Units” = selected measurement units C, F, K or R (CR) = carriage return character (LF) = linefeed character Page 8-4 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 48: Rs-232 Interface Commands

    Command *IDN? Return <manufacturer>,<model no>,<serial no>,<firmware version> Parameters <manufacture> ASL <model no> F200 <serial no> Serial number of the instrument. <firmware version> Current firmware version and date. Function Read the instrument’s identification code consisting of the manufacturer name, instrument model number, instrument serial number, firmware version and date.

  • Page 49: Cal:date ,,

    8.4.7 CAL:NEXTDATE? Command CAL:NEXTDATE? Return <year>,<month>,<day> Parameters <year> 4 digit numerical string <month> 1 to 12 for month <day> 1 to 7 for day Function Query the instrument next calibration date. Page 8-6 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 50: System Command Summary

    Sets the internal clock date. SYSTem:DATE? Queries the internal clock date. CAL:DATE Sets the instrument calibration date. CAL:DATE? Queries the instrument calibration date. CAL:NEXTDATE Sets the instrument next calibration date. CAL:NEXTDATE? Queries the instrument next calibration date. F200-14-001 Page 8-7 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 51: Measurement Command Group

    Transfer the last reading stored in the instrument’s internal memory by the INITiate command to the instrument’s output buffer. After reading the memory is cleared and further FETCh? commands do not return anything until a fresh INITiate command is sent. Page 8-8 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 52: Read

    If TRIGger mode is set to SINGle shot, only one reading is taken and the instrument returns to Hold mode. If TRIGger mode set to INFinite, continuous readings are taken with all readings sent to the output buffer. F200-14-001 Page 8-9 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 53: Unit Command Group

    Clear the last measurement from the display. 8.6.2 UNIT:TEMPerature? Command UNIT:TEMP? UNIT:TEMPERATURE? Return <units> Parameters <units> C or CEL Degrees Celcius F or FAR Degrees Fahrenheit Degrees Kelvin Resistance Function Query the global temperature units. Page 8-10 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 54: Trigger Command Group

    Read? commands are sent. Abort the current measurement cycle. Clear the last measurement from the display and output buffer. Set the trigger mode to the state as defined by the command Set the instrument to Hold. F200-14-001 Page 8-11 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 55: System Related Commands

    Prevent the password protected data from being modified. 8.8.4 SYSTem:PASSword:CENable:STATe? Command SYST:PASS:CEN:STAT? SYSTEM:PASSWORD:CENABLE:STATE Return <state> Parameters <state> 0 Password protected commands disabled (default at power up). Password protected commands enabled. Function Query the system command enable state. Page 8-12 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 56: System:password:new ,

    <hour>:<minute>:<second> Parameters <hour> 0 to 23 set hours <minute> 0 to 59 set minutes <second> 0 to 59 set seconds Function Query the system calendar/clock time value. The instrument uses the 24-hour clock format. F200-14-001 Page 8-13 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 57: System:date , ,

    8.8.10 SYSTem:DATE? Command SYST:DATE? SYSTEM:DATE? Return <year>,<month>,<day> Parameters <year> 4 digit numerical string for year <month> 1 to 12 for month <day> 1 to 7 for day Function Query the system calendar/clock date value. Page 8-14 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 58: Sense Command Group

    Protection Password protected command. Function Enter the calibration date to the selected smart probe, save the old calibration date in history. Clear the max and min recorded values outside working range since last cal. F200-14-001 Page 8-15 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 59: Sense:frtd:cal:date

    -222 No smart probe detected Parameters <year> 4 digit numerical string <month> 1 to 12 for month <day> 1 to 7 for day Function Query the next calibration date for the selected smart probe. Page 8-16 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 60: Sense:frtd:cal:history

    SENSE:FRTD:FORMAT <format> Parameters <format> Smart probe data format 1. Return -203 Password protected -222 No smart probe detected Protection Password protected command. Function Enter the data code format used for the selected smart probe. F200-14-001 Page 8-17 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 61: Sense:frtd:format

    SENS:FRTD:STAN? SENSE:FRTD:STANDARD? Return <standard> Parameters <standard> Din90 (EN60751) ITS90 Function Query the selected channel temperature conversion method. Smart probe input query the smart probe. None smart probe input query the instrument internal channel configuration. Page 8-18 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 62: Sense:frtd:coefficient ,

    SENS:FRTD:IDEN <identification> SENSE:FRTD:IDENTIFICATION <identification> Parameters <identification> 20 byte maximum ASCII string Return -203 Password protected -222 No smart probe detected Protection Password protected command. Function Enter the identification number to the selected smart probe. F200-14-001 Page 8-19 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 63: Sense:frtd:identification

    -222 No smart probe detected Parameters <rmax> 0 to 400 ohm’s <rmin> 0 to 400 ohm’s Protection Password protected command. Function Query the working range and working history of the smart probe. Page 8-20 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 64: Sense:frtd:lock

    Initiate a measurement and fetch a reading. MEASure:CHANnel? Select the specified channel. Initiate a measurement and fetch a reading. Unit command summary Command Description UNIT:TEMPerature Sets the temperature units to be used. UNIT:TEMPerature? Queries the temperature units. F200-14-001 Page 8-21 ” ASL 2003...
  • Page 65 SENSe:FRTD:COEFficient? Queries the temperature conversion coefficients. SENSe:FRTD:IDENtification Sets the smart probe identification number. SENSe:FRTD:IDENtification? Queries the smart probe identification number. SENSe:FRTD:RANGe Sets the smart probe working range. SENSe:FRTD:RANGe? Queries the smart probe working history. Page 8-22 F200-14-001 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 66: Options And Accessories

    9. Options and Accessories 9.1 Accessories The following expansion may be retrofitted to the F200: Order Suffix Description F200-2/8 Expansion from 2 to 8 channels Other options available for the F200 include: Part Number Description FA-SMART Smart connector FA-DIN5 5-pin DIN plug...
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  • Page 68: Specification

    ±40VDC, 28Vrms 10.2 Display User interface, display 128 x 18 High brightness dot graphic VFD display 10.3 Supply Mains supply voltage range 90 – 264Vac Power consumption: 30VA max Supply frequency range 47 - 63Hz F200-14-001 Page 10-1 ” ASL 2003...

  • Page 69: Environmental

    Accurate figures for the instrument and system with the range of calibrated PRTs available for the F200 are shown below. These figures are based on a 1 year measurement uncertainty for the F200 of r4 m: which is equivalent to r10mK with PT100 PRT F200 + T100-250-1 PRT (-50°C to +250°C)

  • Page 70: Cleaning And Maintenance

    11. Cleaning and Maintenance 11.1 Cleaning Make sure the F200 is disconnected from the mains supply before cleaning. Clean the outside of the instrument with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Do not allow water to enter the instrument.
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  • Page 72: Service And Warranty

    12. Service and Warranty F200 equipment and accessories, (unless stated otherwise), are covered by a 12 month warranty for parts and labour from the date of dispatch from ASL. This warranty does not include costs incurred in returning the equipment to the factory for repair.
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