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MasterCAL
Calibrator
Users Manual
June 2004
© 2004 Beta. All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Beta Calibrators Corporation is a unit of Martel Electronics
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  • Page 1 MasterCAL Calibrator Users Manual June 2004 © 2004 Beta. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Beta Calibrators Corporation is a unit of Martel Electronics For more information on Martel go to www.martelcorp.com...
  • Page 2 Under no circumstances will Martel Electronics be liable for any device or circumstance beyond the value of the product. Customer Service For service please contact Beta: Beta Calibrators Corporation A unit of Martel Electronics...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction........................1 Standard Equipment...................... 2 Safety Information ......................7 Getting Started Exercise....................10 Operating Features......................12 Input and Output Jacks..................... 12 Keys.......................... 14 Display ........................17 Setting Up the Calibrator ....................19 Using the Strap and Bail ................... 19 Charging the Battery....................
  • Page 4 MasterCAL Users Manual Adjusting the Display Contrast .................. 24 Displaying the Date and Time ................... 24 Using the Backlight ....................26 Personalizing the Calibrator ..................26 Using Measure Mode ..................... 28 Measurement Ranges ....................28 Measuring Electrical Parameters ................28 Testing Continuity .....................
  • Page 5 (continued) Contents Stepping and Ramping the Output Value ..............63 Using Manual Step....................63 Using Auto Step ....................64 Ramping the Output ..................... 65 Simultaneous Measure/Source ..................68 Calibrating a Process Instrument .................. 71 Generating “As Found” Test Data................71 Adjusting the Transmitter..................
  • Page 6 MasterCAL Users Manual In Case of Difficulty ....................102 Service Center Calibration or Repair................. 103 Replacement Parts......................104 Accessories........................105 Specifications......................... 106 DC Voltage Measurement ..................107 AC Voltage Measurement ..................108 DC Current Measurement ..................109 Resistance Measurement..................109 Continuity Testing .....................
  • Page 7 List of Tables Table Title Page Summary of Source and Measure Functions ............... 4 Input/Output Jacks and Connectors ..................12 Key Functions ........................15 Battery Life ........................... 22 Thermocouple Types Accepted .................... 35 RTD Types Accepted......................37 Simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Disabled ......69 Simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Enabled......
  • Page 8 MasterCAL Users Manual...
  • Page 9 List of Figures Figure Title Page Standard Equipment ......................5 Definition of Symbols ......................7 Jumper Connections for Demonstration ................11 Measure/Source Example ....................11 Input/Output Jacks and Connectors ..................13 Keys............................14 Elements of a Typical Display ....................18 Using the Bail and Installing the Strap..................
  • Page 10 MasterCAL Users Manual Connections for Sourcing Pressure ..................54 Connections for Simulating a Thermocouple ................ 57 Connections for Simulating an RTD ..................58 Sourcing Temperature using Drywell ..................60 Checking a Relay Output Trip Alarm..................67 Calibrating a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter ............73 Limit Switch Terminology ......................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Calibrator addition to these functions, the calibrator has the Introduction following features: The Beta MasterCAL Calibrator (hereafter referred • General features: to as the calibrator) is a battery-powered, hand-held instrument that measures and sources electrical and An analog display to make it easy to read ...

  • Page 12: Standard Equipment

    Built-in calculator with square-root function, and For performance testing and calibration instructions accessible registers containing measure and contact Beta. source values. To contact Beta, call: An optional bar code wand for entering alphanumeric characters. USA and Canada: • 1-800-537-2181...
  • Page 13 • Jumper for three-wire RTD measurement connections (two included, PN 944632) • TL24 industrial test leads (two sets) • MasterCAL Users Manual on CD • AC20 test clips (two sets)  • MasterCAL HART Mode Users Guide on CD •...

  • Page 14: Summary Of Source And Measure Functions

    MasterCAL Users Manual Table 1. Summary of Source and Measure Functions Function Measure Source dc V 0 V to +/-300 V 0 V to 15 V (10 mA max) hac V 0 V to 300 V rms, 20 Hz to 5 kHz...
  • Page 15 Calibrator Standard Equipment AC20 Test Clip (2 Red and 2 Black) TL24 Test Leads (2 Red and 2 Black) Jumper (2 Black) TP20 Test Probe (1 Red and 1 Black) Strap ot01f.eps Figure 1. Standard Equipment...
  • Page 16 MasterCAL Users Manual BP7235 BC7217 Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Charger Battery Pack HART Interface Cable Users Manual HART Mode Users Guide on CD ot02f.eps Figure 1. Standard Equipment (cont)

  • Page 17: Safety Information

    Calibrator Safety Information this manual, otherwise the protection provided by Safety Information the calibrator may be impaired. This calibrator is designed and tested in accordance Symbols used on the calibrator and in this manual with IEC1010-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. are explained in Figure 2.
  • Page 18 MasterCAL Users Manual • Safety Information (cont) Do not use the calibrator if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose When in doubt, have the calibrator serviced. hazards to the user; a Caution identifies conditions •...
  • Page 19 Calibrator Safety Information • Safety Information (cont) When servicing the calibrator, use only specified replacement parts. Warning (cont) • Do not use any battery eliminator other than • Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as the Fluke model BE9005 Battery Eliminator. marked on the calibrator, between the terminals, or between any terminal and earth Caution...

  • Page 20: Getting Started Exercise

    MasterCAL Users Manual 5. Press s to switch to the SOURCE screen. Getting Started Exercise The calibrator is still measuring dc voltage, and The following is a brief getting started exercise that you can see the active measurements at the top will make it easier to understand the instructions in of the display.
  • Page 21 Calibrator Getting Started Exercise gj4s.eps Figure 4. Measure/Source Example ot03f.eps Figure 3. Jumper Connections for Demonstration...

  • Page 22: Operating Features

    MasterCAL Users Manual Input and Output Jacks Operating Features Figure 5 shows the calibrator input and output jacks. Table 2 explains their use. Table 2. Input/Output Jacks and Connectors Name Description Battery Eliminator jack Jack for the Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator. Use the battery eliminator for bench-top applications where ac line power is available.
  • Page 23 Calibrator Operating Features ot05f.eps Figure 5. Input/Output Jacks and Connectors...

  • Page 24: Keys

    MasterCAL Users Manual Keys Figure 6 shows the calibrator keys and Table 3 BETA MasterCAL explains their functions. The softkeys are the four unmarked blue keys just below the display. Softkey functions are defined by the labels that appear above the softkey during operation.

  • Page 25: Key Functions

    Calibrator Operating Features Table 3. Key Functions Name Description Cycles the calibrator through MEASURE, SOURCE, and MEASURE/SOURCE modes. Selects mA (current) measure or source function. For loop power on/off, go to the Setup mode. Enters and exits Setup mode to modify operating parameters. Softkeys Perform the function defined by the label above each key on the display.
  • Page 26 MasterCAL Users Manual Table 3. Key Functions (cont) Name Description • Adjust the display contrast. • keys Make choices from lists on the display. • Increase or decrease the source level when using the step feature. • In calculator mode, provide arithmetic functions (+ - ÷ ×).

  • Page 27: Display

    Calibrator Operating Features • Display Measured Value: Shows the measured value in your choice of engineering units or percent of Figure 7 shows the features of a typical display. The scale. display shown is MEASURE mode. Near the top of •...
  • Page 28 MasterCAL Users Manual Loop Power Annunciator Time and Date Display Battery Gauge Status Bar Source Status Undamped (Unsettled) Mode Indicator Indicator Custom Units Indicator Secondary Value Measured Value Softkey Labels ot07c.eps Figure 7. Elements of a Typical Display...

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Calibrator

    Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator support. Figure 8 also shows you how to open the Using the Strap and Bail bail to stand the calibrator at a comfortable viewing After you unpack the calibrator, attach its carrying angle for benchtop use.

  • Page 30: Charging The Battery

    MasterCAL Users Manual Charging the Battery the charger). Full charge is maintained after that time in trickle-charge mode (blinking indicator light wBefore you use the calibrator for the first time, on the charger). Switching between charging modes charge its battery pack in the external battery is automatic.
  • Page 31 Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator gj9f.eps Figure 9. Removing the Battery and Using the Charger...

  • Page 32: Battery Life

    MasterCAL Users Manual Battery Life NiMH battery. Calibrator performance is guaranteed to meet specifications until the battery gauge reads The calibrator senses which battery is installed empty (Y or b). (standard NiMH, or optional Ni-Cd model BP 7217). To replace the battery, refer to “Replacing the If the NiMH battery is installed, a battery gauge bar graph Z shows on the upper right of the display.

  • Page 33: Preserving Battery Life

    Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 6. To change the timeout period, press d to Preserving Battery Life highlight the timeout period following Battery An optional feature turns the Auto Battery Save Save Timeout calibrator off after a selected idle time. The default 7.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Display Language

    MasterCAL Users Manual 6. Press eto confirm your choice. The Where ac power is available, you can use the optional Fluke Model BE9005 Battery Eliminator to language you choose is the power-up default. conserve battery power. When the battery eliminator 7.
  • Page 35 Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator Proceed as follows to set up the time and date displays: 1. Press s. 2. Press the softkey. The display Next Page appears as follows: gj39s.eps 4. Press uor d to move the cursor to the desired date format.

  • Page 36: Using The Backlight

    MasterCAL Users Manual 7. Press eor the Using the Backlight softkey. Choices Press C to toggle the display backlight on and off. 8. Enter your choice of timeout period in minutes When the backlight is on, the G symbol shows at the (accepted range: 1 to 120 minutes).
  • Page 37 Calibrator Setting Up the Calibrator 4. Press eor the softkey. The 8. Press the softkey. Choices Done display appears as follows: softkey or s to exit Setup 9. Press the Done mode. gj40s.eps 5. The string is shown at the bottom of the boxed area.

  • Page 38: Using Measure Mode

    MasterCAL Users Manual end of this manual. When you press the Range Using Measure Mode softkey, the range is locked. Press it again to cycle to and lock on the next higher range. Auto Range is Note reactivated when you select another measurement To achieve best noise rejection and highest function.
  • Page 39 Calibrator Using Measure Mode SOURCE MEAS 300V – Black SOURCE MEAS 300V Black gj10f.eps Figure 10. Electrical Measurement Connections...

  • Page 40: Testing Continuity

    When measuring frequency, you are Many ranges and types of pressure modules are prompted to select a frequency range. If you available from Beta. See “Accessories” near the expect the frequency you are measuring to back of this manual. Before you use a pressure be below 20 Hz, press d to select the module, read its Instruction Sheet.
  • Page 41 Calibrator Using Measure Mode Caution To avoid mechanically damaging the pressure module, never apply more than 10 ft.-lb. of torque between the pressure module fittings, or between the fittings and the body of the module. Always apply appropriate torque between the pressure module fitting and connecting fittings or adapters.
  • Page 42 MasterCAL Users Manual 1. Connect a pressure module to the calibrator as 5. If desired, you can change pressure display shown in Figure 11. The threads on the units to psi, mHg, inHg, mH O, inH pressure modules accept standard ¼ NPT pipe O@60°F, ftH...
  • Page 43 Calibrator Using Measure Mode Isolation Gage Valve Module Differential Module Tank ot12c.eps Figure 11. Connections for Measuring Pressure...

  • Page 44: Measuring Temperature

    MasterCAL Users Manual 3. Press t. Choose “TC”, then the display Measuring Temperature prompts you to select the thermocouple type. Using Thermocouples 4. Select the desired thermocouple type using the u or d followed by e. The calibrator supports eleven standard thermocouples, each identified with an alpha 5.

  • Page 45: Thermocouple Types Accepted

    Calibrator Using Measure Mode Table 5. Thermocouple Types Accepted Positive Lead (H) Type Positive Lead Color Negative Lead Specified Range Material Material (°C) ANSI* IEC** Chromel Purple Violet Constantan -250 to 1000 Ni-Cr-Si Orange Pink Ni-Si-Mg -200 to 1300 Iron White Black Constantan...
  • Page 46 MasterCAL Users Manual SOURCE MEAS 300V Process Temperature Warning 30V maximum to TC Miniplug gj12f.eps Figure 12. Measuring Temperature with a Thermocouple...

  • Page 47: Using Resistance-Temperature Detectors (Rtds)

    Calibrator Using Measure Mode Using Resistance-Temperature Detectors three-terminal configuration. The calibrator accepts RTD measurement inputs in two-, three-, or four-wire (RTDs) connections as shown in Figure 14. A four-wire The calibrator accepts RTD types shown in Table 6. configuration provides the highest measurement RTDs are characterized by their resistance at 0 °C precision, and two-wire provides the lowest (32 °F), which is called the “ice point”...
  • Page 48 MasterCAL Users Manual To measure temperature using an RTD input, Caution proceed as follows: Do not force a dual banana plug between any two jacks in the horizontal 1. If necessary, press M for MEASURE mode. orientation. Doing so will damage the 2.
  • Page 49 Calibrator Using Measure Mode 8. If necessary, you can change between °C or °F temperature units in Setup mode as follows: a. Press s. WRONG b. Press the softkey twice. Next Page c. Use the u and d keys to move the cursor to the parameter you which to change, then press e or the softkey to...
  • Page 50 MasterCAL Users Manual SOURCE MEAS 300V SOURCE MEAS 300V SOURCE MEAS 300V gj15f.eps Figure 14. Measuring Temperature with an RTD...

  • Page 51: Measurement Scale

    Calibrator Using Measure Mode Measurement Scale 9. Press the softkey. Done This feature lets you scale the measurements in Percent of scale remains in effect until you change to another measurement function or press the accordance with a particular process instrument’s Scale softkey and select another scale mode.

  • Page 52: Square-Law Process Variables

    MasterCAL Users Manual √ Square-Law Process Variables 9. Set Mode √ 10. Press e. When you select within scaling, the calibrator takes the square root of its input and displays the 11. Press the softkey. Done measurement in percent. For example, when...

  • Page 53: Measuring Or Sourcing With Custom Units

    Calibrator Using Measure Mode Measuring or Sourcing with Custom 4. Enter the 0% and 100% scale points for the output of your transfer function. Units 5. Enter the name of the custom units (up to four wWarning characters), for example (for pH), using the To avoid possible electric shock, when alphanumeric entry window, then press e.

  • Page 54: Using The 700-Iv Current Shunt

    The Fluke 700-IV current shunt is continuity. The specifications assume that damping designed specifically for use with the MasterCAL is turned on. The damping method is a running Calibrators. To measure current with the current average of the last several measurements.
  • Page 55 Calibrator Using Measure Mode Note If a measurement falls outside a random noise window, a new average is started. If damping is turned off, or until measurements are fully damped, the g symbol is displayed.

  • Page 56: Using Source Mode

    MasterCAL Users Manual Note Using Source Mode If you are sourcing frequency, respond to the The operating mode (i.e., MEASURE, SOURCE) is display prompt to select a zero-symmetric shown in a reverse-video bar on the display. If the sine or positive square wave. The amplitude calibrator is not in SOURCE mode, press M until you specify is p-p amplitude.
  • Page 57 Calibrator Using Source Mode SOURCE MEAS 300V – Black Common SOURCE MEAS 300V – Black Common gj16f.eps Figure 15. Electrical Sourcing Connections...

  • Page 58: Simulating A 4 To 20 Ma Transmitter

    MasterCAL Users Manual Simulating a 4 to 20 mA Transmitter You can configure the calibrator as a load on a current loop through the SOURCE mA function. When you press the M key in SOURCE mode, the display prompts you to select...
  • Page 59 Calibrator Using Source Mode BETA MasterCAL MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR (ZERO) ENTER Loop Black Power SOURCE MEAS 300V Supply – ot17c.eps Figure 16. Connections for Simulating a 4 to 20 mA Transmitter...

  • Page 60: Supplying Loop Power

    MasterCAL Users Manual Supplying Loop Power Connect the calibrator in series with the instrument current loop as Figure 17 shows. Proceed as follows The calibrator supplies loop power at 28 V or 24 V dc to source loop power: through an internal series resistance of 250 Ω. The 1.
  • Page 61 Calibrator Using Source Mode BETA MasterCAL MEAS SETUP SOURCE TEST DC PWR CLEAR – + – ( ZERO) ENTER – SOURCE MEAS 300V Black ot18c.eps Figure 17. Connections for Supplying Loop Power...

  • Page 62: Sourcing Pressure

    Many ranges and types of pressure modules are fittings or adapters. available from Beta. See “Accessories” near the To avoid damaging the pressure module back of this manual. Before you use a pressure from overpressure, never apply pressure module, read its Instruction Sheet.
  • Page 63 Calibrator Using Source Mode 1. Connect a pressure module and pressure source base units (Pa, mHg, etc.). Change the pressure to the calibrator as Figure 18 shows. The display units as follows: threads on the pressure modules accept ¼ NPT a.
  • Page 64 MasterCAL Users Manual BETA MasterCAL Hand Pump MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR (ZERO) ENTER SOURCE MEAS 300V ot19c.eps Figure 18. Connections for Sourcing Pressure...

  • Page 65: Simulating Thermocouples

    Calibrator Using Source Mode 5. Press the u or d key followed by e to Simulating Thermocouples select (default), or , (for Linear T Linear mV Note calibrating a temperature transmitter that responds linearly to millivolt inputs). Refer to “Measuring Temperature” earlier in the manual for a table of data relating to 6.

  • Page 66: Simulating Rtds

    MasterCAL Users Manual Simulating RTDs Proceed as follows to simulate an RTD (Resistance- Temperature Detector): Note 1. If necessary, press M for SOURCE mode. Refer to Table 6 for information about RTD 2. Press t, then select RTD from the menu.
  • Page 67 Calibrator Using Source Mode BETA MasterCAL TEST DC PWR Color depends – on type of TC – MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR ( ZERO) ENTER SOURCE MEAS 300V TC Miniplug ot20c.eps Figure 19. Connections for Simulating a Thermocouple...
  • Page 68 MasterCAL Users Manual SOURCE MEAS 300V SOURCE MEAS 300V ot21f.eps Figure 20. Connections for Simulating an RTD...
  • Page 69 Hart Scientific’s standard serial Sourcing Temperature using a Hart interface commands. Scientific Drywell Connect the MasterCAL to the drywell by The Beta MasterCAL can source temperature plugging the drywell interface cable into the using a Hart Scientific Drywell. The following...
  • Page 70 MasterCAL Users Manual Null Modem Drywell HART Interface Cable ( ZERO) Scientific Drywell (DB9) HART Scientific 3.5 mm Interface Cable HART Scientific Drywell (3.5 mm) ot99.eps Figure 21. Sourcing Temperature using Drywell...
  • Page 71 Only one side of the "High Limit" setting stored in the drywell. If the drywell may be controlled at a time. MasterCAL will not set the drywell to Switching sides requires the drywell to be temperatures within the drywell spec, refer to the reconnected, by disconnecting the serial drywell manual to check the "High Limit"...

  • Page 72: Source Scale

    Note 5. Use the numeric keypad to enter the 0% of scale value ( 0% Value When the MasterCAL is set to display temperatures in Kelvin, the drywell readout 6. Press e. will show Celsius, and when the MasterCAL 7. Use the numeric keypad to enter the 100% of...

  • Page 73: Stepping And Ramping The Output Value

    Calibrator Using Source Mode 5. Use the numeric keypad to enter the 0% of scale of scale. Stepping the output in % of scale is useful value ( 0% Value for quickly jumping between 0% and 100% (set step size = 100%) or 0-50-100% (set step size = 50%). 6.

  • Page 74: Using Auto Step

    MasterCAL Users Manual Using Auto Step 7. Select values for the following parameters as you are prompted by the display: To have the calibrator make a sequence of steps • Starting point (in units or % of scale) automatically, either once through the sequence or •...

  • Page 75: Ramping The Output

    Calibrator Using Source Mode Ramping the Output Proceed as follows to ramp (i.e., sweep the source): Ramping sweeps the source up or down in value. 1. Refer to the appropriate heading earlier in this Use the ramp feature to check a limit switch or manual (e.g., “Sourcing Electrical Parameters”) alarm, or any time you want a smoothly increasing or and connect the calibrator to the circuit to be...
  • Page 76 MasterCAL Users Manual 7. Press the softkey. The display changes to 10. Press the softkey. Note the Ramp Done RAMP the following: annunciator next to at the top of the SOURCE display. 11. Select a low-to-high ramp or a high-to-low ramp with the softkey.
  • Page 77 Calibrator Using Source Mode BETA MasterCAL Trip Relay Voltage Trip Detect Output – MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR (ZERO) Input 4 – 20 mA ENTER – Black SOURCE MEAS 300V Black Source mA ot22c.eps Figure 22. Checking a Relay Output Trip Alarm...

  • Page 78: Simultaneous Measure/Source

    MasterCAL Users Manual Table 7 shows the functions you can use Simultaneous Measure/Source simultaneously when Loop Power is disabled. Table Use the MEASURE/SOURCE mode to calibrate or 8 shows the functions you can use simultaneously emulate a process instrument. Press M so that a when Loop Power is enabled.

  • Page 79: Simultaneous Measure/Source Functions With Loop Power Disabled

    Calibrator Simultaneous Measure/Source Table 7. Simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Disabled Measure Function Source Function Ω dc V Freq Pressure • • • • • • • dc V • • • • • • • • • • •...

  • Page 80: Simultaneous Measure/Source Functions With Loop Power Enabled

    MasterCAL Users Manual Table 8. Simultaneous MEASURE/SOURCE Functions with Loop Power Enabled Measure Function Source Function Ω dc V Freq Pressure • • • • • • dc V • • • • • • • • • • •...

  • Page 81: Calibrating A Process Instrument

    Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument In this case the calibrator is simulating the output of Calibrating a Process Instrument a thermocouple and measuring the resulting current from the transmitter. Other transmitters use this Note same method. Just go back to MEASUREMENT or To calibrate a HART-capable transmitter SOURCE mode and change the operating using the built-in HART interface, you use a...
  • Page 82 MasterCAL Users Manual 8. Press M for MEASURE/SOURCE mode. The display changes to: gj44s.eps 10. Enter values for of 4.0 mA and 100% 20.0 mA, respectively. Set to 0.5% of Tolerance gj42s.eps span. (Use other values if necessary for your application.)
  • Page 83 Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument BETA MasterCAL Color depends TEST DC PWR on type of TC – – MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR (ZERO) Original ENTER Circuit Wiring SOURCE MEAS 300V Power – Miniplug Supply Black ot23c.eps Figure 23. Calibrating a Thermocouple Temperature Transmitter...
  • Page 84 MasterCAL Users Manual 11. If the process instrument needs more time to 14. The is the number of test points and Strategy settle than the calibrator’s normal settling time which test points are performed rising and falling (about 2 seconds) at each new stimulus level, in percent of scale.
  • Page 85 Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument measurement to stop changing, the Auto Test 16. Press the softkey to accept the calibration Done works correctly for instruments with built-in parameters. The display changes to: damping. The error of the expected measured value is shown in the top left of the measure window.

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Transmitter

    MasterCAL Users Manual 19. In the results summary test, failures are Adjusting the Transmitter highlighted. An adjustment is required in this Proceed as follows to make the calibration example because three tests show failures. The adjustments to the transmitter. (Always refer to the failures were outside the ±0.5% tolerance that...

  • Page 87: As Left" Test Run

    Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument 4. Adjust the transmitter output for 20 mA. 5. If the span was adjusted in step 4, you must go back and repeat steps 3 and 4 until no more adjustment is required. 6. Now check the transmitter at 50%. If it is within specification, your adjustment is complete.

  • Page 88: Test Comments

    MasterCAL Users Manual • Test Comments Measure/Source displays are in engineering units. The calibrator runs tasks (custom procedures) that • The measurement percentage is automatically are developed using a host computer and compatible corrected for the transmitter’s square-root application software. A task may display a list of response, and is used to compute instrument proposed comments during execution.

  • Page 89: Calibrating A Limit Switch

    Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument Calibrating a Limit Switch The procedure to calibrate a limit switch also uses the As Found and As Left calibration templates. Switch B Open Select either the 1 Pt. Switch 2 Pt. Switch Switch B procedure in a menu after you press the Setpoint As Found...
  • Page 90 MasterCAL Users Manual 7. Press c to zero the pressure module. The procedure for testing a pressure limit switch follows. The switch in this example sets at a high 8. Press M. limit of 10 psi. The set state is a closed switch contact.
  • Page 91 Calibrator Calibrating a Process Instrument 16. Set by cycling through 25. Press the softkey. Trip Function Trip Cont Done the choices with the e key. 26. Press the softkey to run the test again As Left 17. Press the softkey. with the same parameters.

  • Page 92: Transmitter Mode

    MasterCAL Users Manual To set up the calibrator to emulate a transmitter, Transmitter Mode proceed as follows: You can set up the calibrator so that a varying input 1. Disconnect the control bus wires from the (MEASURE) controls the output (SOURCE), like a transmitter output (loop current or dc V control transmitter.
  • Page 93 Calibrator Transmitter Mode 7. Press M for SOURCE mode. 15. The calibrator is now in Transmitter mode. It is measuring the process input and sourcing the 8. Press the appropriate function key for the control control signal output proportional to the input. output (e.g., v or m).

  • Page 94: Memory Operations

    MasterCAL Users Manual Memory Operations Saving Results As Found/As Left test results are automatically saved at the end of each test routine. Any other time during MEASURE, SOURCE, or MEASURE / SOURCE you can press the softkey to save the Save data on the display for later review.
  • Page 95 Calibrator Memory Operations gj50s.eps gj51s.eps Enter alphanumeric characters into the highlighted 1. Enter numbers using the numeric keypad, and field with the optional bar code wand or the calibrator letters by highlighting the desired character with the u, d, L, and R keys followed by e. keys.

  • Page 96: Reviewing Memory

    MasterCAL Users Manual Reviewing Memory Data Logging Press the softkey until You can record a series of measurements for later More Choices Review Memory appears, then press the softkey to uploading to a host computer running compatible Review Memory recall and view saved results.
  • Page 97 Calibrator Memory Operations Proceed as follows to log data: Readings/Minute Maximum Approximate Readings Duration 1. If necessary, press M for MEASURE mode. 8000 133 hours 2. Press the softkey. More Choices 8000 66 hours 8000 26 hours 3. Press the softkey.
  • Page 98 MasterCAL Users Manual 8. After you enter your choice of duration, you can 10. Note the annunciator next to MEASURE see how much memory that duration would Press the softkey to start taking Start Logging consume. See the data. Memory Used Memory percentage figures on the display.

  • Page 99: Recording Min And Max Measurements

    Calibrator Memory Operations Recording Min and Max Measurements Running a Preloaded Task You can set the display to record and show the Press the softkey until the More Choices Tasks maximum and minimum readings. Min and Max softkey appear, then press to view the list of Tasks readings are always undamped, even if Dampen is...

  • Page 100: Using The Built-In Calculator

    MasterCAL Users Manual Saving to and Recalling from the Using the Built-in Calculator Registers For solving mathematical equations that involve the When the calibrator is in calculator mode, the top calibrator’s source or measured value, you can use half of the display shows three register names and the calibrator’s built-in calculator.

  • Page 101: Using The Calculator To Set The Source Value

    Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications Using the Calculator to Set the Source Quick Guide to Applications Value The following figures show test lead connections and When you store to , the calibrator presents SOURCE which calibrator function to use for many different you with a choice of unit multipliers when appropriate applications.
  • Page 102 MasterCAL Users Manual Measure V BETA MasterCAL BETA MasterCAL MEAS SETUP SOURCE MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR ( ZERO) CLEAR ( ZERO) Circuit 0 to 1V dc Ω ENTER ENTER Input SOURCE MEAS 300V Black SOURCE MEAS 300V Black ot26c.eps ot25c.eps Figure 26.
  • Page 103 Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications Measure BETA MasterCAL MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR (ZERO) ENTER SOURCE MEAS 300V BLACK ot27c.eps Figure 27. Monitoring AC Line Voltage and Frequency...
  • Page 104 MasterCAL Users Manual Measure Pressure BETA MasterCAL Source mA Loop Power Disabled S I G N A L – T E S T Pressure Module MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR ( ZERO) ENTER SOURCE MEAS 300V Black ot28c.eps Figure 28. Calibrating a Current-to-Pressure (I/P) Transmitter...
  • Page 105 Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications Measure mA BETA MasterCAL Loop Power Disabled TEST DC PWR – – MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR ( ZERO) Original ENTER Circuit Wiring SOURCE MEAS 300V Power – Supply Black ot29c.eps Figure 29. Measuring the Output Current of a Transmitter...
  • Page 106 MasterCAL Users Manual Source Measure Resistance BETA MasterCAL Resistance BETA MasterCAL MEAS SETUP SOURCE MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR ( ZERO) CLEAR ( ZERO) ENTER ENTER SOURCE MEAS 300V Circuit SOURCE MEAS 300V Black Black ot30c.eps ot31c.eps Figure 30. Measuring a Precision Resistor...
  • Page 107 Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications Measure Measure Frequency Continuity BETA MasterCAL BETA MasterCAL MEAS SETUP MEAS SETUP SOURCE SOURCE CLEAR CLEAR (ZERO) ( ZERO) ENTER ENTER SOURCE MEAS 300V SOURCE MEAS 300V Black Black ot32c.eps ot33c.eps Figure 32. Checking a Switch...
  • Page 108 MasterCAL Users Manual Measure mA Hand Pump Source Pressure BETA MasterCAL Loop Power Enabled 24V S I G N A L – T E S T Pressure MEAS SETUP SOURCE Module CLEAR (ZERO) ENTER SOURCE MEAS 300V Black ot34c.eps Figure 34. Calibrating a Pressure-to-Current (P/I) Transmitter...
  • Page 109 Calibrator Quick Guide to Applications BETA MasterCAL Measure mA Output – Input 0 – 1mV, 0 – 10mV, 0– 100mV, 1 – 5V, 0 – 1V, 0 – 10V MEAS SETUP SOURCE Output CLEAR (ZERO) 4–20 mA Input ENTER –...
  • Page 110 MasterCAL Users Manual BETA MasterCAL Measure Frequency Black MEAS SETUP SOURCE CLEAR ( ZERO) ENTER SOURCE MEAS 300V ot36c.eps Figure 36. Checking a Vortex Shedding Flowmeter...

  • Page 111: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Nickel-Metal Hydride or Model BP7217 Nickel- Cadmium Battery Pack. Note Do not mix spent Nickel-Cadmium batteries with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Contact your authorized Beta Service Center for recycling information.

  • Page 112: Internal Lithium Backup Battery

    Setup settings. The normal service life for the lithium number in the calibration s screen. Calibration of battery is 3 to 5 years. the MasterCAL is to be done by qualified personnel. You cannot access the lithium battery. Return the In Case of Difficulty calibrator to an authorized Beta service center.

  • Page 113: Service Center Calibration Or Repair

    (at receiving power, cup your hands around the display Beta’s option) and returned to you at no charge. See to shield it from ambient light, and watch the display the back of the title page for warranty terms. If the as you press the o button.

  • Page 114: Replacement Parts

    “Accessories,” later in this manual for model or Replacement Parts part numbers of standard and optional equipment. Table 9 lists the Beta part number of each user- replaceable part for Model MasterCAL. See “Standard Equipment,” near the front of this manual, Table 9.

  • Page 115: Accessories

    Fluke BP7217 Ni-Cd Battery Pack The accessories listed below are compatible with the MasterCAL calibrator. For more information about • Fluke BC7217 Battery Charger these accessories and their prices, contact your Beta • representative. Fluke TL series test leads •...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Specifications The standard specification intervals for the MasterCAL are 1 and 2 years. Typical 90-day source All specifications apply from +18 °C to +28 °C unless and measurement accuracy can be estimated by stated otherwise.

  • Page 117: Dc Voltage Measurement

    Calibrator Specifications DC Voltage Measurement Range Resolution % of Reading +% of Full Scale 1 Year 2 Year 1 µV 110 mV 0.025% + 0.015% 0.05% + 0.015% 10 µV 1.1 V 0.025% + 0.005% 0.05% + 0.005% 100 µV 11 V 0.025% + 0.005% 0.05% + 0.005%...

  • Page 118: Ac Voltage Measurement

    MasterCAL Users Manual AC Voltage Measurement Frequency Range % of Reading + Number of Counts 1 Year 2 Year 20 Hz to 40 Hz 2% + 10 2% + 10 40 Hz to 500 Hz 0.5% + 5 0.5% + 5...

  • Page 119: Dc Current Measurement

    Calibrator Specifications DC Current Measurement Range Resolution % of Reading +% of Full Scale 1 Year 2 Year 1 µA 30 mA 0.01% + 0.015% 0.02% + 0.015% 10 µA 110 mA 0.01% + 0.015% 0.02% + 0.015% Temperature Coefficient: (0.001% of rdg. + 0.002% f.s.)/°C in the ranges -10 to 18°C and 28 to 50°C Common Mode Error: 0.01% f.s./(Common Mode Volt) Maximum Input Voltage: 30 V dc Resistance Measurement...

  • Page 120: Continuity Testing

    MasterCAL Users Manual Continuity Testing Tone Resistance <25 Ω Continuous tone 25 to 400 Ω May or may not get tone >400 Ω No tone Frequency Measurement Accuracy Ranges 1 Year 2 Year 1.00 Hz to 109.99 Hz 0.05 Hz 0.05 Hz...

  • Page 121: Dc Voltage Output

    Calibrator Specifications DC Voltage Output Range Resolution % of Output + % of Full Scale 1 Year 2 Year 1 µV 110 mV 0.01% + 0.005% 0.015% + 0.005% 10 µV 1.1 V 0.01% + 0.005% 0.015% + 0.005% 100 µV 15 V 0.01% + 0.005% 0.015% + 0.005%...

  • Page 122: Dc Current Output

    MasterCAL Users Manual DC Current Output Range/Mode Resolution % of Output + % of Full Scale 1 Year 2 Year 1 µA 22 mA/ Source mA 0.01% + 0.015% 0.02% + 0.015% 1 µA 22 mA/ Simulate Transmitter 0.02% + 0.03% 0.02% + 0.03%...

  • Page 123: Resistance Sourcing

    Calibrator Specifications Resistance Sourcing Range Resolution % of Output + ohms 1 Year 2 Year 11.000 Ω 1 mΩ 0.01% + 0.02 0.02% + 0.02 110.00 Ω 10 mΩ 0.01% + 0.04 0.02% + 0.04 1.1000 kΩ 100 mΩ 0.02% + 0. 5 0.03% + 0.5 1 Ω...

  • Page 124: Frequency Sourcing

    MasterCAL Users Manual Frequency Sourcing Range Accuracy 1 and 2 Year 0.00 Hz to 10.99 Hz 0.01 Hz 11.00 Hz to 109.99 Hz 0.1 Hz 110.0 Hz to 1099.9 Hz 0.1 Hz 1.100 kHz to 21.999 kHz 0.002 kHz 22.000 kHz to 50.000 kHz 0.005 kHz...

  • Page 125: Temperature, Thermocouples

    Calibrator Specifications Temperature, Thermocouples Range °C Measure °C Source °C Type 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year -250 to -200 -200 to -100 -100 to 600 600 to 1000 -200 to -100 -100 to 900 900 to 1300 -210 to -100 -100 to 800 800 to 1200...
  • Page 126 MasterCAL Users Manual Temperature, Thermocouples (cont) Range °C Measure °C Source °C Type 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year 600 to 800 800 to 1000 1000 to 1820 -20 to 0 0 to 100 100 to 1767 -20 to 0...
  • Page 127 Calibrator Specifications Temperature, Thermocouples (cont) Range °C Measure °C Source °C Type 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year -200 to 0 0 to 600 Sensor inaccuracies not included. Accuracy with external cold junction; for internal junction add 0.2°C Resolution: 0.1°C Temperature Scale: ITS-90 or IPTS-68, selectable Compensation: ITS-90 per NIST Monograph 175 for B,R,S,E,J,K,N,T;...

  • Page 128: Temperature, Resistance Temperature Detectors

    MasterCAL Users Manual Temperature, Resistance Temperature Detectors Temperature, RTDs Measure °C Source °C Type (α) Range °C 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year 100 Ω Pt(3926) -200 to 0 0 to 630 100 Ω Pt(385) -200 to 0...
  • Page 129 Calibrator Specifications Temperature, Resistance Temperature Detectors (cont) Measure °C Source °C Type (α) Range °C 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2 Year 1000 Ω Pt(385) -200 to 0 0 to 400 400 to 630 10 Ω Cu(427) -100 to 0 0 to 260 100 Ω...

  • Page 130: Loop Power Supply

    MasterCAL Users Manual Loop Power Supply Setting 1 Year 2 Year 24 Volt 28 Volt Short circuit protected Maximum Current: 22 mA Maximum Input Voltage: 30 V dc Output Resistance: 250 Ω nominal...

  • Page 131: Top And Bottom Limits Of Ranges With Auto Range On

    Calibrator Specifications Top and Bottom Limits of Ranges with Auto Range On Range, dc V Measure Top of Range Bottom of Range 110 mV ±110.000 mV 0.000 mV 1.1 V ±1.10000 V ±0.10000 V 11 V ±11.0000 V ±1.0000 V 110 V ±110.000 V ±10.000 V...
  • Page 132 MasterCAL Users Manual Top and Bottom Limits of Ranges with Auto Range On (cont) Range, Current Measure 22 mA +22.000 mA 0.000 mA 110 mA +110.00 mA +30.00 mA Range, Current Source 22 mA +22.000 mA 0.000 mA Range, Frequency Measure 100 Hz 109.99 Hz...

  • Page 133: General Specifications

    Calibrator Specifications General Specifications Display: 240 by 200 pixel graphic LCD, 70 x 58 mm. Power: Internal battery pack: NiMH, 7.2 V dc, 3500 mAh. Memory Backup: Lithium battery, 5 years typical lifetime. Dimensions: 130 x 236 x 61 mm (5.1 x 9.3 x 2.4 in.). Weight: 1.4 kg (3 lb.
  • Page 134 MasterCAL Users Manual RF Fields: Accuracy for all functions is not specified in RF fields >3 V/m Accuracy for thermocouple measurement is not specified in RF fields >1 V/m Accuracy for ohms/RTD source is not specified in RF fields >0.5 V/m Accuracy for mA dc measurement is not specified in RF fields >1.5 V/m...
  • Page 135 Calibrator Specifications 100 120 ˚ Temperature ( ˚ Temperature ( ˚ ˚ = Storage (-20 C — ˚ ˚ = Normal Operation (-10 C — C), humidity typical gj37f.eps Figure 37. LCD Operating Environment Specification...
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  • Page 137: Index

    Index W, 7, 12, 20, 36, 43 Bail, 19 Communicating with a PC, 98 4 to 20 ma transmitter Bar code wand, 82 Connections simulating, 48 Battery for electrical measurement, 28 auto save timeout, 23 Continuity charge life, 22 testing, 30 —A—...
  • Page 138 MasterCAL Users Manual format, 24 Limit switch calibration, 76 —N— Display, 17 Log softkey, 83 Name field in setup, 26 Display language Logging data, 83 Ni-Cd battery, 22 selecting, 24 Loop power providing, 50 simulating, 48 —P— —F— Parts list, 101 Frequency —M—...
  • Page 139 (continued) Index —S— Square root, delta-flow Trip detect during ramping, 62 calibration, 42 Troubleshooting, 99 Safety information, 7 Square-law transmitters, 59 Saving results, 81 Standard equipment, 3 —U— Scale Step size softkey, 60 softkey for measure, 41, 42 Stepping the output, 60 Units temperature, 34, 39 Strap, 19...
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