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User’s Manual CA700 Pressure Calibrator Getting Started Guide IM CA700-02EN 6th Edition nbn Austria GmbH...
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Product Registration Thank you for purchasing YOKOGAWA products. YOKOGAWA provides registered users with a variety of information and services. Please allow us to serve you best by completing the product registration form accessible from our website. http://tmi.yokogawa.com/ PIM 103-04E...
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Thank you for purchasing the CA700 pressure calibrator. This getting started guide primarily explains the handling precautions and basic operations of the CA700. To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before beginning operation. After reading this manual, keep it in a safe place. The following manuals, including this one, are provided as manuals for the CA700.
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Revisions • 1st Edition: August 2013 • 2nd Edition: September 2015 • 3rd Edition: June 2017 • 4th Edition: October 2017 • 5th Edition: June 2018 • 6th Edition: October 2018...
Unpack the box and check the contents before operating the instrument. If the wrong items have been delivered, if items are missing, or if there is a problem with the appearance of the items, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer. CA700 Check that the product that you received is what you ordered by referring to the model name and suffix code given on the name plate on the rear panel.
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CD-ROM (User’s Manuals) The CD-ROM contains PDF files of the following manuals. To view these user’s manuals, you need Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. Japanese • Model CA700 Pressure Calibrator User’s Manual IM CA700-01JA English • Model CA700 Pressure Calibrator User’s Manual...
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-06: 70 MPa range shield gauge model Optional accessories(sold separately) are not covered by warranty of this instrument. 1: PM100-*-05: available in 1.10 or later firmware versions of the CA700. PM100-*-06: available in 1.20 or later firmware versions of the CA700.
Conventions Used in This Manual Unit k: Denotes 1000. Example: 100 kS/s (sample rate) K: Denotes 1024. Example: 720 KB (file size) Displayed Characters Bold characters in procedural explanations are used to indicate panel keys and soft keys that are used in the procedure and menu items that appear on the screen.
YOKOGAWA assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. This manual is an essential part of the product; keep it in a safe place for future reference. Yokogawa Electric Corporation assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
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Removing covers and disassembling or altering the instrument are strictly prohibited. Some sections inside the instrument have high voltages that are extremely dangerous. For internal inspection and adjustment, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer. Measuring High Pressure Fluid • Use piping and pressure connectors that can withstand the pressure to be measured.
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être extrêmement dangereux. Ne pas retirer le capot, ni démonter ou modifier l’instrument Seul le personnel YOKOGAWA qualifié est habilité à retirer le capot et à démonter ou modifier l’instrument. Certains composants à l’intérieur de l’instrument sont à haute tension et par conséquent, représentent un danger.
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Safety Precautions Catégorie de mesure <DLM4000>La catégorie de mesure des terminaux d’entrée de signal du DLM4000 est Autre (O). Ne pas l’utiliser pour mesurer l’alimentation électrique, ni pour les catégories de mesure II, III et IV. Installer et/ou utiliser l’instrument aux emplacements appropriés •...
Authorized Representative in the EEA Yokogawa Europe B. V. is the authorized representative of Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation in the EEA for this product. To contact Yokogawa Europe B. V., see the separate list of worldwide contacts, PIM 113-01Z2.
Pressure Measurement Feature ..................5-1 DC Current and DC Voltage Source Features ..............5-2 DC Current and DC Voltage Measurement Features ............5-2 Number of Saved Data Values ..................5-3 General and Common Specifications ................5-4 External Dimensions ......................5-6 xiii IM CA700-02EN...
Arrow keys Press to change values, move between digits, and move the cursor. Power on/off key Press to turn the CA700 on and off. Function keys Direct keys Press to select the menu items that are shown at the bottom of the display.
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USB type-A port USB type-B port Used to connect a USB (Mini-B) storage device Used to control the CA700 from a PC through communication External pressure sensor input terminal commands or to access the CA700 Receives signals from an external pressure sensor.
(Display2). Configuring the Pressure Measurement When the External Pressure Sensor Is not Used Index Leak pressure measurement Pressure measurement display display Display1 (pressure measurement) When leak Display2 pressure (voltage/current measurement, measurement and Display 2 is not source) used. IM CA700-02EN...
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Configuring the Current/Voltage Measurement Loop current (mA LOOP) Current (mA) measurement Voltage (V) measurement measurement display display display Note Selecting Scaling, Alarm, %Span, or Relative and then pressing ENTER shows the corresponding setup menu. IM CA700-02EN...
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Pressure Transmitter/Pressure Switch Calibration Display Selecting Calibrate from the top menu shows the pressure transmitter and pressure switch calibration display. Saves data after calibration Edit the calibration target information. Adjustment Select the calibration procedure. Saves data before calibration IM CA700-02EN...
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Product information (overview) Firmware Upgrade (internal pressure sensor, external pressure sensor) Icon The icon display area shows the following icons (marks) depending on the CA700 settings. Remaining battery power Appears when the auto-off feature is ON Appears while holding Appears when the internal resistor (250 Ω) is on...
Do Not Remove the Case Do not remove the case from the instrument. Some parts of the instrument use high voltages and are extremely dangerous. For internal inspection and adjustment, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer. Unplug If Abnormal Behavior Occurs If you notice smoke or unusual odors coming from the instrument, immediately turn off the power and remove the batteries.
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2.1 Handling Precautions When Carrying the Instrument First, turn off the item under measurement. Then, turn off the CA700. Remove all lead cables. Use the carrying case to carry the instrument. When Cleaning the Instrument When cleaning the case or the operation panel, gently wipe the outer surface using a damp, well- wrung, soft, clean cloth.
To measure pressure using the pressure sensor in the instrument, install the instrument on a stable surface that is level in all directions. Pressure may not be measured correctly when the instrument is placed in an unstable or inclined place. IM CA700-02EN...
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For measurements performed on circuits that are Household appliances, portable connected to low-voltage installations tools, etc. CAT III For measuring facility circuits Distribution boards, circuit breakers, etc. CAT IV For measurements performed on power source circuits Entrance cables, cable systems, etc. IM CA700-02EN...
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2.2 Installing the Instrument Attaching the Shoulder Belt Attach the strap to the loops on both the upper-left and upper-right sides of the CA700. Pass the shoulder strap through the loops and then the buckle as shown in the figure. Attach the left and right sides in the same manner.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, unfasten the screws holding the battery cover on the rear panel, and open the battery cover. Insert dry cells into the battery holder. Pay attention to their polarity. Compatible dry cells: Six 1.5 V AA alkaline dry cells Close the battery cover, and fasten it with the screws. IM CA700-02EN...
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• Are the dry cells inserted properly? • Are you using new and old dry cells together? • Are you using batteries of different types or different brands together? If the instrument still does not work properly, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer for repairs. Note •...
• Avant de connecter les câbles de source aux bornes de source, mettre l’instrument hors tension. • Ne pas appliquer de tension ni de courant aux bornes de source. Le cas échéant, un choc électrique et/ou un endommagement de l’instrument risque(nt) de se produire. IM CA700-02EN...
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/ V mA / V 50 Vpk 42 Vpk 50 Vpk 42 Vpk DC120 mA OUTPUT DC120 mA OUTPUT DC 50V MAX DC mA / V DC 50V MAX DC mA / V LOOP POWER LOOP POWER IM CA700-02EN...
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Ne pas utiliser le connecteur avec d’autres instruments. ATTENTION L’utilisation d’une clé uniquement sur le côté connecteur lors du raccordement du connecteur risque de casser l’intérieur de l’instrument. Pour serrer le connecteur, veiller à utiliser une autre clé sur la découpe du port d’entrée. 2-10 IM CA700-02EN...
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Cleaning CAUTION • When you clean the CA700 using a cleaning unit, be sure not to reverse the IN and OUT connections. A reverse connection may damage the sensor inside the CA700. • Use the output port (OUT) in the vent-open condition.
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• Utilisez uniquement le capteur de pression spécialisé pour le CA700. With the CA700 powered off, use the connection cable included with the external pressure sensor to connect the external pressure sensor input terminal of the CA700 to the CA700 connection terminal of the sensor.
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130 second approx 220 second 70 MPa approx 60 second Hysterisis warning Index Note Even when the CA700 is powered on or off within the above period, the hysteresis warning state remains unchanged within the period(HYS is displayed). 2-13 IM CA700-02EN...
Setting the Date and Time Procedure Turn on the CA700. The top menu appears. Select Device Setting, and press ENTER. The Device Setting menu appears. Select Device Setting, and press ENTER. Hold down the ▲ or ▼ key until the second page of the Device Setting menu appears. ENTER ENTER Set the date display format. Set the date.
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Press Setting Done (F5) on the function menu. The settings are confirmed, and the display returns to the previous menu. Explanation Date and Time Display Format The display format symbols are explained below. YYYY: Year (Gregorian) Month Index 2-15 IM CA700-02EN...
To measure pressure, install the instrument horizontally with the front panel facing up or tilted using the rear panel stand. If you change the orientation of the CA700 when the measurement display is showing, the “ZERO CAL” indicator will blink in the display. If this happens, be sure to perform zero calibration.
Retirer ensuite les tubes. ATTENTION L’utilisation d’une clé uniquement sur le côté connecteur lors du raccordement du connecteur risque de casser l’intérieur de l’instrument. Pour serrer le connecteur, veiller à utiliser une autre clé sur la découpe du port d’entrée. IM CA700-02EN...
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Connect the electrical output of the pressure transmitter to the signal terminal of the CA700. Connect the H side of the pressure transmitter to the SOURCE mA/V terminal of the CA700 and the L side to the MEASURE mA terminal.
Up to 20 sets of procedures can be registered. They are displayed in four windows. Press to change the page and ▲ or ▼ to select the calibration procedure you want to edit. Press ENTER. Information of the selected calibration procedure is displayed. Press Edit (F1). The calibration procedure setup screen appears. The setup screen is divided into three pages: Transmitter Information, Measure, and Source. Hold down ▲ or ▼ to change the screen. Index IM CA700-02EN...
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To set measurement conditions and source conditions in addition to product information, press ▲ or ▼ key repeatedly until the screen changes. When the measurement condition or source condition setup screen appears, continue with the procedure on the following pages. To finish changing the settings, press Setting Done (F5). The settings are confirmed. IM CA700-02EN...
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Setting Averaging and Scaling Index Set averaging and scaling if necessary. Here, we will set them to OFF. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Averaging, and press ENTER. Press OFF (F2). Turn scaling off. To use scaling, select ON, and press ENTER. A scaling setting menu appears. IM CA700-02EN...
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3.2 Setting the Device Information and the Calibration Conditions of the Pressure Transmitter Setting the 0% Value and 100% Value For the pressure transmitter output that the CA700 will measure, select the range to calibrate. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select 0% Value, and press ENTER.
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The source function set. Note • Even if you set the source feature to pressure (P or EXT P), the CA700 will not produce pressure. The CA700 will measure and display the pressure applied to the pressure transmitter. • If the measurement feature is set to mA Loop when the source feature is set to anything other than pressure (P or EXT P), the source feature is automatically set to pressure (P).
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Likewise, set the 100% value. ENTER ENTER Setting the Number of Calibration Points (Number Of Points) Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Number Of Points, and press ENTER. Press the key to move to the digit you want to change, press the ▲ or ▼ key to set the number. To confirm the value, press ENTER. The range is 1 to 10. ENTER ENTER IM CA700-02EN...
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Input Characters The number of characters that you can enter is as follows. Model No.: Up to 20 alphanumeric characters Tag No.: Up to 32 alphanumeric characters Serial No.: Up to 15 alphanumeric characters IM CA700-02EN...
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Measurement Feature and Source Feature The measurement feature measures the output from the calibration target, and the source feature outputs the input to the calibration target. If you set the source feature to pressure, the CA700 only monitors the input to the calibration target.
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Number of calibration points = (Number Of Points setting)x2 – 1. For example, if the number of calibration points is set to 5, the calibration points are 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and 0% (total of 9 points). Index 3-11 IM CA700-02EN...
The display switches to the source and measure value display. Error in the pressure transmitter output Pressure transmitter output (loop current) Pressure transmitter input (pressure) Calibration point (current calibration point/total number of calibration points) Pressure transmitter input value at the calibration point 3-12 IM CA700-02EN...
3.3 Calibrating the Pressure Transmitter Press Loop On (F4). The CA700 outputs a 24 VDC loop voltage and measures the loop current. From the pressure pump, apply the pressure for the adjustment point. The pressure pump output is displayed on the CA700. Here, apply a pressure of 50.000 kPa.
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The adjustment points are the same as the calibration points. Here, we will adjust the 0% point. Press Loop On (F4). The CA700 outputs a 24 VDC loop voltage and measures the loop current. From the pressure pump, apply the pressure for the adjustment point (50 kPa here). The pressure pump output is displayed on the CA700.
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Index Judgment Result If the pressure transmitter output value is within the tolerance set in section 3.3, PASS is displayed and saved. Otherwise, FAIL is saved. Data Example MODEL CA700 FILE TYPE FUNCTION SOURCE P MEASURE mA LOOP UNITS kPa...
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USB devices or the CA700 does not operate properly. If you turned the CA700 on with USB devices connected to the USB ports for peripherals, turn the CA700 off, remove the USB devices, turn the CA700 back on, and then connect the USB devices.
Tilt sensor error Servicing is required. Measurement error A/D converter error Servicing is required. * See the communication commands (section 5.3) in IM CA700-01EN, which is included in the accompanying CD. Error message Symptom Action A communication error of the A communication to the PM100 • Check the external pressure sensor icon...
Select Device Setting, and press ENTER. The Device Setting menu appears. Select Device Information, and press ENTER. ENTER +ENTER CA700 serial number Date when the CA700 was calibrated at the factory Firmware version Internal pressure sensor firmware version Index Firmware version of the external pressure sensor...
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• Serial number of the external pressure sensor (when it is connected) • Calibration date of the external pressure sensor (when it is connected) The calibration dates of the CA700 main unit and external pressure sensor are displayed differently depending on a calibration state.
To ensure accurate measurement, we recommend periodic calibration. Recommended calibration period: 1 year Note For details on calibrating the measurement and source features of the DC voltage and DC current, see the separate manual (IM CA700-01EN, included in the accompanying CD). Index IM CA700-02EN...
0 to 2.000 kΩ Tilt Alarm The zero adjustment indicator blinks when the orientation of the CA700 changes by approximately 10 degrees or more after the previous zero adjustment. If the external pressure sensor selected as a function changes in position of about 10 degrees or ...
DC Current and DC Voltage Source Features Item Specifications (23°C ± 3°C, one year Notes after calibration) Current 20 mA range 0 to 20.000 mA Compliance voltage 24 V (when HART resistance SOURCE is OFF), 18 V (when HART resistance is ON) The maximum setting is range×1.2.
2000 Leakage test 2000 Transmitter calibration As Found (Number of calibration As Left points: 5) Pressure switch calibration As Found As Left Total number of files: Up to 250 Total data size: Up to approx. 3.5 MB Index IM CA700-02EN...
General and Common Specifications Item Specifications Standard 23°C ± 3°C, 20 to 80%RH (no condensation) temperature Function Common HOLD, Min/Max, RELATIVE, %span, scaling, alarm Pressure Zero calibration, unit change, pressure switch test, leak test (period: 00:00:01 to 24:00:00) Source Linear sweep and step sweep (15, 30, 45, 60 second intervals) Internal HART communication resistor (250 Ω) ON/OFF Memory Manual memory (date/time, display 1, display 2)
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Pollution degree 2 applies to normal indoor atmospheres (with only non-conductive pollution). 3 The measurement category of the CA700 signal terminals is Other (O). Do not use it to measure the main power supply or for Measurement Categories II, III, and IV.
External Dimensions Unit: mm (approx, inch) 96 (3.78) 264 (10.39) U n les s o t h e rw i s e s p e c if i e d , t o l e r a n c e s a r e ± 3 % (h o wev e r, t o l e ra n ce s a re ±...
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