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Calibrator PCE-RTD 20
User manuals in various languages (français,
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Last change: 10 August 2018
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  • Page 1 User Manual Calibrator PCE-RTD 20 User manuals in various languages (français, italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski, русский, 中文) can be found by using our product search on: www.pce-instruments.com Last change: 10 August 2018 v1.0 © PCE Instruments...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MEASURE Page ......................18 SOURCE Page .......................20 DISPLAY Page........................26 DATA LOGGING Page ....................29 SETTING Page .......................32 Maintenance & Troubleshooting ............34 Common Problems ......................34 Replacing the Battery ......................34 Technical Specifications ..............35 Warranty ....................37 Disposal ....................37 © PCE Instruments...

  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business. If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual. © PCE Instruments...

  • Page 4: Pce-Ttc 30 Hardware Parts And Accessories

    PCE-TTC 30 Hardware Parts and Accessories Unpacking and Inspection At the factory each new PCE-RTD 20 passes a careful inspection. It should be free of scrapes and scratches and in proper operation order upon receipt. The receiver should, however, inspect the unit for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If there are signs of obvious mechanical damage, package contents are incomplete, or the instrument does not operate according to specifications, contact the purchasing sales office as soon as possible.

  • Page 5: Operational Sections And Connections

    All sections and connections are presented in detail on the next pages. Note: Keep in mind that the next picture (as well as all pictures of PCE-RTD 20 in this manual) has an example configuration of modules. The configuration of your PCE-RTD 20 may vary significantly from the one in the picture.
  • Page 6 Current Measurement In this mode, the PCE-RTD 20 does not provide any supply voltage. For proper measurement the external device should capable of providing the voltage supply. If the external device should not capable, an external Power Supply should be connected in series.
  • Page 7 RTD measurement. The PCE-RTD 20 controls the voltage across its terminals so that the resistance (voltage to Current ratio) corresponds to the simulated temperature. Use of 2-, 3-or 4-wire connection is up to the receiver instrument.
  • Page 8 Two leftmost terminals are used in 2-wire systems. The PCE-RTD 20 displays the selected wiring system in run page. PCE-RTD 20 sources current through the resistor and measure the voltage drop across same terminals. The result is acceptable, if the resistance of the connection wires is significantly smaller than actual measured resistance.
  • Page 9 • It can be used for PC communication and for charging the device. • The USB cable supplied with the device is USB A-type male to USB B-type male. It is used for connecting charger and PC. © PCE Instruments...

  • Page 10: Power Options

    Stand for Table Top Use This stand offers the best support for table top use which gives good viewing angle when • the PCE-RTD 20 is placed on a table. Procedure to open stand: • is being engraved on the top of the stand.

  • Page 11: Start Up And Basic Operations

    • Do not leave the PCE-RTD 20 without a Battery Pack or an Empty Battery for a long time. The PCE-RTD 20 may lose its settings if it is left without a support voltage for an extended period. Start Up and Basic Operations...

  • Page 12: User Interface

    User Interface Everytime the PCE-RTD 20 is switched on, the startup message ends in RUN Page. 3 display modes are available in RUN Page. RTD Measure/Source Mode EM Measure Mode RTD Measure/Source + EM Measure Mode This Display Mode can be selected from MENU→DISPLAY Page.
  • Page 13 The function key bar at the bottom of the display is visible all the time. 2 function keys are available. The meaning of the function keys varies depending on the situation. A blank function key text means that the function is disabled at the moment. 3.2.3 Display Mode RTD Mode © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 14 Shows which display mode is selected either percentage or actual Source Display Mode When display mode percentage Actual value bar display the actual Actual Value source value When RTD is in source mode it shows the excitation current which Source Info comes from the measure device © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 15 Displays the Maximum-Minimum value found after a Max-Min measurement was started or Maximum-Minimum was reset. Displays the Cumulative Average value found after a Cumulative Average measurement was started or Cumulative Average was reset. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 16 Measure Reading HART Icon 3.2.4 Display Operations There are mainly four types of widgets available in the Device Menu. ListBox EditBox iii. CheckBox RadioButtonBox The below section will show how to change the value of the different widgets. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 17 To edit the value of an EditBox press F1 key. After that EditBox enters into the Edit mode where F1&F2 keys are works as shifter. User can shift to desired digit and using UP or DOWN key digit value can be incremented or decremented. The modified value can be saved using MENU/ENT key. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 18 The below figure shown the example how to change decimal point of the Input Scaled High (100%) Range. To change the sign of the value, shift to the sign digit and pressing UP or DOWN key will toggle the sign. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 19 In RadioButtonBox, the other option can be selected by pressing MENU/ENT key on that option. When pressing this key the new option will be selected and the other option will be disabled. Below an example is given, how to change RTD Source Mode from STEP to RAMP. © PCE Instruments...

  • Page 20: Menu Layout

    LOGGING Contains Parameters related to wire selection mode Wire Select Contains Parameters related to General Settings of the device like SETTINGS display, Date/Time, Calibration, Reset, etc. MEASURE Page This Page is appears in RUN →MENU →EM SETUP. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 21 Scaling High Range for Measure Input Range Range: High (100%) Scaled Input Range Low(0%)to 99999 Decimal Point for this EditBox is changeable. This parameter is enabled if Main Display in MENU →DISPLAY →EM SETUP is set to Scaled. © PCE Instruments...

  • Page 22: Source Page

    Refer section 6 on page 48 for more details on RTD type and its available range. RTD Unit Measure/Source Reading Unit Unit Available Options: Celsius Fahrenheit Kelvin Continuity Test To test continuity This Option appear only if RTD Mode is MEASURE. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 23 Ticking this checkbox will enable Step Manual Mode. And Un-ticking will enable Auto Step Mode. Enter the time for a single step in seconds, Step Time (s) Range: 1 … 9999 This parameter is enabled only for Auto Step Mode (Manual CheckBox is un-checked) © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 24 This parameter is enabled only for Auto Step Mode (Manual CheckBox is un-checked) Defines how many times the steps are repeated Repeat Repeat Counts Range: 1 … 9999 This parameter is enabled only for Auto Step Mode (Manual CheckBox is un-checked) © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 25 %, enter value in %. Time to wait at Low (0%) level in second Hold@0%(s) This parameter is used for Repeat Format UP/DOWN or DOWN/UP. Range: 0 … 9999 © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 26 RAMP can be started by Pressing F1 key (START). After that F1 and F2 key will change to PAUSE and STOP respectively. So by pressing F1 and F2 key running RAMP can be PAUSE or STOP at any time in RUN Page. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 27 When Testing Continuity Beep sounds and continuity symbol appear on run page as shown in below figure. When resistance between the Ω Measure terminal is less than 25Ω (or defined in threshold parameter). To test the continuity remove power from the circuit to be tested. © PCE Instruments...

  • Page 28: Display Page

    In this page there is one RadioButtonBox. At a time one or two option can be selected. The possible combinations are given below. EM (Electrical Measurement) Only RTD (Measure/Source) Only EM + RTD 4.4.1 EM Display Settings This Page is appears in RUN MENU DISPLAY EM Terminal. → → → © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 29 In accordance with Input Range and Measure Display Mode. Note: Beware of the problems that may result in not seeing the true measurement value. 4.4.2 RTD Display Settings This Page is appears in RUN → MENU → DISPLAY → RTD Terminal. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 30 Shows the Minimum measured Minimum reading from the time when info last reset. Shows the Minimum and Maximum value both together. This option Min & Max available only for RTD Display mode. © PCE Instruments...

  • Page 31: Data Logging Page

    Parameter Name Description / Options Data Logging Trigger Mode Selection Trigger Available Options: Key Press Log Data on pressing from RUN key Page. Log Data periodically at every Sampling Rate for Periodic total time specified by Logging Time. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 32 Shows the information of stored files. This information contains File Info. Logging Start Time & Date and No of Samples stored in the file. Delete stored file. File Delete Press F1 key while selecting this button to start the Logging. START LOGGING © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 33 A 32-bit Windows® software called mCAL+.exe can be downloaded here: https://www.pce- instruments.com/english/download-win_4.htm. Start this software just as any other Windows® software. All communication between the PC and PCE-LOC 20 is initiated from mCAL+.exe. More information on the software can be found in the separate software manual. © PCE Instruments...

  • Page 34: Setting Page

    Select YES to add a Series resistor (250Ω) into the mA circuit. You can then use this instrument together with a HART® communicator to set up and calibrate HART® devices. This option is applicable for mA(24V) Read Power Input Type Only. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 35 This source should be at least ten times accurate compared to the range of the instrument. Note: PCE Instruments can provide a calibration service that is traceable to international standards. We recommend that you return the instrument to the manufacturer or an approved service agent for calibration.

  • Page 36: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Calibration Out Distortion in due to external noise connection • (Solution: Check connection. If still out contact factory or Recalibrate Device in authorized cal-lab.) Battery Not Charging Battery Connection Loose • Battery Dead • Replacing the Battery © PCE Instruments...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    *Accuracy is valid at a current of> 0.2-mA or> 0.4-mA. Compatible RTD sensor Pt10 (385), Pt50 (385), Pt100 (385), Pt200 (385), Pt400 (385), Pt500 (385), Pt1000 (385), Pt10 (3926) Ni100 (672), Ni (618), Ni120 (672), Cu10 (427), Cu50 (427), Cu100 (427) © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 38 General Specifications PCE-RTD 20 Display modes Measurement: mA / V / Ω / RTD Simulation: Ω / RTD Temperature units ° C / ° F / K Current of RTD About 300 μA measurement Maximum current 3-mA (0 ... 650 Ω) simulation I <...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 40 PCE Instruments contact information Germany France Spain PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L. Im Langel 4 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mayor, 53 D-59872 Meschede 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets 02500 Tobarra (Albacete) Deutschland France España Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17...

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