Eurotron MicroCal P200 Series Instruction Manual

Eurotron MicroCal P200 Series Instruction Manual

2 channels multifunction calibrators

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2 channels multifunction calibrators
Instruction Manual
MM850470 ed.1a
Eurotron Instruments S.p.A - Viale F.lli Casiraghi 409/413 – I 20099 Sesto S. Giovanni (MI) – Tel.: +39-022488201 – Fax: +39-022440286 – e-mail: info@eurotron.com

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH http://www.eurotron.com 2 channels multifunction calibrators Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Eurotron Instruments S.p.A - Viale F.lli Casiraghi 409/413 – I 20099 Sesto S. Giovanni (MI) – Tel.: +39-022488201 – Fax: +39-022440286 – e-mail: info@eurotron.com...
  • Page 2 Eurotron has used the best care and efforts in preparing this book and believes the information in this publication are accurate. The Eurotron products are subjected to continuous improvement, in order to pursue the technological leadership; these improvements could require changes to the information of this book.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Switching on settings (Power On)..... 32 CONTENTS SERIAL COMMUNICATION....34 RS232 communication port ...... 34 GENERAL ..........4 5.1.1 Baud Rate setting ........ 34 Safety warning ..........5 Firmware upgrade : STFlash ....34 Ordering code ..........6 SOFTWARE........
  • Page 4: General

    Report of Calibration Each MicroCal is factory calibrated and certified against Eurotron Standards, that are periodically certified by an Internationally recognised Laboratory to ensure traceability, and shipped with a Report of Calibration stating the nominal and actual values and the deviation errors.
  • Page 5: Safety Warning

    -MH BATTERIES . DO-NOT ECHARGEABLE BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED FOR PROPERLY AY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED OR DISPOSED OF IN FIRE SHORT CIRCUIT CAUTION: EUROTRON I USE CHARGER SUPPLIED BY NSTRUMENTS ONLY ! WARNING ! RIMARY ELEMENTS THERMOCOUPLES RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS...
  • Page 6: Ordering Code

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Ordering code Cat. 3924 M A-B-C-DDD-E Each instrument is supplied complete of: battery charger, instruction manual, and Eurotron Report of calibration. Table M Channels BASIC MicroCal P200 BASIC – 1 integrated pressure sensor + External sensor connector...
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a 1000 bar hydraulic hand-pump (F3280016) + High pressure hose ABS carrying case Table E Calibration certificate Eurotron report Accessories EXTERNAL PRESSURE MODULES - AISI 316SS - ±0.025% F.S. GAUGE BB480009 from -100 to 100 mbar (1.5 PSI) res. 0.001mbar...
  • Page 8: Pre-Operational Check

    Inspect the instrument from scratches, dents, damages to case corners etc. which may have occurred during shipment. If any mechanical damage is noted, report the damage to the shipping carrier and then notify Eurotron directly or its nearest agent, and retain the damaged packaging for inspection.
  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Technical specifications α=.3926 IN/OUT Voltage -330 / 1570°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) RANGE RES. ACCURACY Pt100 -200 / 650°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C) α=.3902 -330 / 1210°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) Plus model 1 µV ±(0.01% rdg + 3 µV) Pt100 -200 / 600°C 0.01 °C...
  • Page 10 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Battery life (typical): BB480010 -500 to 500 mbar 0. 01 mbar ±0.025 % F.S. 10 h on Tc and mV input/output (backlight Off) BB480012 -0.95 to 2 bar 0.01 mbar ±0.025 % F.S. 4 h with 20 mA simulation (backlight Off) BB480020 0 to 2 bar (ABS) 0.01 mbar...
  • Page 11: Description

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a DESCRIPTION 1. LCD graphic display 2. Keyboard 3. Pressure input - 1/8” BSPF 4. ON/OFF 5. Channel 1 binding post 6. RS232 connector – Female MiniDIN 6pin 7. External pressure module connector – Female MiniDIN 8pin 8.
  • Page 12: Keyboard

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Keyboard ON/OFF Switch the instrument on and off. Arrows 3 keys allows you to move across the menu. When in output signal mode, to change the electrical Channel output value. SELECT enter in channels setup. MENU Recall setup and configuration menu.
  • Page 13: Display

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Display 15.2000 The figure shows the features of a typical display. The display shown is in MEASURE and SOURCE mode. The other parts of the display are as follows: Ch In • Status box: show the operative mode symbols (see the table below). mbar •...
  • Page 14: Power Supply

    “–” will appear and the instrument still has about 20 minutes operation capability to end the running analysis. The battery symbol indicates that a full charge is required. Use only the dedicated battery charger supplied by Eurotron together the instrument.
  • Page 15 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a For a better understanding of the appropriate connection when using the instrument to simulate current into industrial 2 wire loop please, note the meaning of the terminal used. Passive loop This type of connection is to be used when the external loop is not equipped with the loop power supplied. The calibrator can be, as an example, connected directly to a recorder, controller, etc.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Inspect the instrument for scratches, dents, damage to case corner etc. which may have occurred during shipment. If any mechanical damage is noted, report the damage to the shipping carrier and then notify Eurotron directly or its nearest agent, and retain the damaged packaging for inspection.
  • Page 17: Using The Backlight And Setting Contrast

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a • Press the [MENU] key. Enter in configuration mode by highlight “Configuration” option (use the [ ] key) and press the [ ] key. • Press the [ ] key to highlight the “Date/Time” option. Press the [ ] key. •...
  • Page 18: Data Hold

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Display Light [On] Contrast Press < > to SET confirm the regulation pressing [MENU]. Data Hold Press the [HOLD/ZERO] key to freeze the measure. The symbol “H” will displayed in the status box. Press the [HOLD/ZERO] key to release the measure. The symbol “H” will removed from the status box.
  • Page 19: Operations

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a OPERATIONS The operating mode (i.e., Source, measure) is shown on the display. Electrical signal channel can Sourcing or Measuring (plus model only) electrical parameter (mA, mV, V, Pt100). If external pressure sensor is installed, an additional Pressure channel can be shown on the display. When you turn the calibrator ON, it powers up with the last settings.
  • Page 20: Pressure Zeroing

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a MENU Unit Temperature Configuration Unit Pressure [mbar] Data logger Xscale Auxiliary Display [ChIn&ChP] Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Select the “Unit” option. Select the “Pressure” option. Pressure mbar Press < > to SET •...
  • Page 21 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a SELECT Ch Press < > to SET • Press the [ ] key to highlight the “In” parameter. • Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [MENU] key to return in measure mode without changes. SELECT Ch RTD thermometer Current...
  • Page 22: Voltage

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a IMPORTANT CTIVE LOOP SELECTION ALLOWS TO SWITCH OFF THE INTERNA POWER SUPPLY ELECT THIS FUNCTON WHEN YOU DO NOT NEED THE LOOP SUPPLY TO MAXIMIZE THE ICRO AL BATTERY LIFE • Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and go to measuring mode. Press the [MENU] key to return in measure mode without changes. 4.1.5 Voltage MicroCal P200 plus model only can support electrical signal input.
  • Page 23: Temperature With Rtds

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Voltage 200mV Press < > to SET • Press the [ ] key to choose the range. • Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and go to measuring mode. Press the [MENU] key to return in measure mode without changes. 4.1.6 Temperature with RTDs MicroCal P200 plus model only can support Pt100 resistance thermometers input.
  • Page 24: External Cold Joint Reference Setting

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a • Press the [ ] key to highlight the “RTD thermometer” parameter. • Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [MENU] key to return in measure mode without changes. RTD thermometer 3 wire 4 wire Press <...
  • Page 25 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a MENU Configuration Unit Data logger Auxiliary Display [ChIn&ChP] Press < > to SET • Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “Unit” option. • Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes. Unit Temperature Temperature...
  • Page 26: Temperature Scale Setting

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a 4.1.8 Temperature Scale Setting • Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown: MENU Unit Configuration Temperature Unit Pressure [mbar] Data logger Xscale Auxiliary Display [ChIn&ChP] Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Select the “Unit”...
  • Page 27: Scaling

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Temperature Temperature °C Unit [° C] Rj Ch1 ext [0.000] °F Rj Ch2 ext [0.000] Scale [ITS 90] Press < > to SET Select the “Unit” option. • Press the [ ] key to highlight the engineering unit you would like to use in temperature sourcing and measuring. •...
  • Page 28: Source Mode

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a XScale Press < > to SET • Press the [ ] key to choose the Xscale function. • Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and go to measuring mode. Press the [MENU] key to return in measure mode without changes. Source mode MicroCal P200 plus model only can support electrical signal output.
  • Page 29: Data Logging

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a MENU Unit Temperature Configuration Unit Pressure [mbar] Data logger Xscale Auxiliary Display [ChIn&ChP] Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Select the “Unit” option Select the “XScale” option. XScale Source In Low [4.000] In High [20.000] Disp Low [0.0] Disp High [100.0]...
  • Page 30: Graph

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a The procedure uses channel configuration. Before run the procedure the source channel has to be set. • Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown: MENU Auxiliary Configuration Unit Graph Data logger Switch Test Auxiliary Alarm [Enable] Display [ChIn&ChP] Press <...
  • Page 31: Switch Test

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a MENU Auxiliary Configuration Unit Graph Data logger Switch Test Auxiliary Alarm [Enable] Display [ChIn&ChP] Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Select the “Auxiliary” option Select the “Graph” option Graph Source [Ch1] In Low In High Time Press <...
  • Page 32: Alarms

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Switch Test Pressure Pressure Press < > to SET Press < > to SET If you have to verify the switch on a pressure, select “Pressure” and the type of the sensor to use, internal or external: Then perform the test.
  • Page 33 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a MENU Configuration Display Configuration Power On [Set Ch] Unit Data logger Date/Time Auxiliary Rejection [50 Hz] Display [ChIn&ChP] Baud rate [9600] Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Select “Configuration” Select “Power On” >...
  • Page 34: Serial Communication

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a SERIAL COMMUNICATION RS232 communication port MicroCal has a standard RS232 serial port for communicating with a PC. Connect the serial cable to the Microcal P200 mini-din connector. 5.1.1 Baud Rate setting To change the baud rate on the instrument, press the [MENU] key. MENU Configuration Baud rate...
  • Page 35 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a To install the program, follow the procedure: • Insert the CD-ROM • From “Start” menu, select “Run…” • Insert the filename “D:Setup.exe” (eventually, substitute the letter “D” with the proper ID of your CD-ROM drive) • Follow the instructions showed on the screen by the installation program After installing the program, run it from “Programs”...
  • Page 36: Software

    CalpMan 2000 calibration procedure manager is also designed to support all Eurotron portable calibrators. It includes an instrumentation (Standards and Tags) database which makes it quick and easy to generate and manage calibration procedures, set and read data from Eurotron calibrators, store the data on a database and generate a calibration report.
  • Page 37 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Color monitor 800x600 CD-ROM drive Microsoft mouse or a compatible one In order to install the program, follow the below procedure: Insert the disk in a CD-ROM drive; From the Windows Start Menu, select <RUN…>; Enter the filename D:SETUP.EXE (eventually, substitute the letter “D” for the disk drive that contains disk) Follow the on screen instructions Once installed, an icon appears in your Windows programs list.
  • Page 38: Logman

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a 6.1.1 LogMan This section of Utilities Manager allows downloading on PC data stored in the internal memory of your MicroCal. First of all, you should have a data file realized with the instrument itself (Data Logging) The calibrator can be programmed for memory store input channels measurements.
  • Page 39 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a NOTE: EVEN FROM XPLORER WINDOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO SET THE PARAMETERS OF THE SERIAL PORT Select “log” to enter to data files stored with a DataLogging procedure. In the right side of Explorer window a list of data logging files appears with related characteristic data. To visualize the content of a file, you have to select it and click on the 4 icon (“View file with notepad”).
  • Page 40: Calpman 2000: Off-Line Procedures

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a To save a file, it is possible to use the Notepad itself and create a text file (from File menu) Otherwise, from Explorer, click on the 6 icon (“Save selected file to HD”), so that data are stored on PC. These files can be shown either as a text or to be imported, for example, in Excel.
  • Page 41 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Eventually, even from Offline button, it is possible to set the serial port parameters from Options. When necessary, select the options “Delete measure after download” or “Delete all measure before upload” Delete All Measure after DownLoad Select this option to delete, from the calibrator memory, all Tags' calibration results after the data transfer in the CalpMan 2000 data base.
  • Page 42: Calibration Procedures

    CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Eurotron with CalpMan, coupled with the powerful Microcal P200 calibrator, grants the possibility to keep these instruments under control. The calibration data for the required instruments can be stored into the Microcal P200 memory following the instructions detailed in this manual.
  • Page 43 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a NOTE .6.2 ARAMETERS OF AN OFF LINE PROCEDURE MUST BE FIRSTLY TRANSFERRED ON THE ICRO SEE PAR • Press [CAL PROC] and select the proper Tag from Tag item (in this example, the file is associated to the procedure is “Tag1”) Tag Selection SELECT Procedure SELECT Procedure...
  • Page 44 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a • Now it is possible to run the procedure by pressing “Run procedure” and to wait for its completion: OFF_VtoV Ref:5.0000V+0.0125 Ref:Out +5.0000 V Act:In +5.0002 V Limit: +0.0035 Error: +0.0002 Procedure complete Press [ENTER] When the Reference and/or the Actual values are out of limits, the correspondent values will be in reverse mode. Eventually, abort the procedure by pressing [ESC] key.
  • Page 45: Flow-Charts

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a FLOW-CHARTS Menu key Press the [MENU] key. (use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the cursor vertically. Press the [ ] key to enter in the highlighted option. Press the [MENU] key to return in measuring mode) [ ] Configuration [ ] [ ] Display [ ] [ ] Light (backlight mode) [On, Off]...
  • Page 46 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a [ ] X1[ ] [ ] Unit (5 charaters for your engineering unit) [ ] Source [200mV, 2V, 20V, 50mA] [ ] In Low [0.00] [ ] In High [0.00] [ ] Disp Low [0.00] [ ] Disp High [0.00] [ ] Function [Lin, Sqr, Sqrt, Log] [ ] Decimals [ ] X2[ ]...
  • Page 47: Select Key

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a [ ] In values[ ] [ ] Low [0.00] [ ] High [0.00] [ ] Out values[ ] [ ] Low [0.00] [ ] High [0.00] [ ] Fail [0.00] [ ] Function [linear, square, sqrt, log] [ ] In error [out=L/H, error] [ ] Sampling time [10, 1, 0.1] sec [ ] Graph[ ]...
  • Page 48: Set Pressure Channel

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a [ ] Pt100 OIML [ ] Pt100 USLAB [ ] Pt100 US [ ] Pt100 SAMA [ ] Pt100 JIS [ ] Current[ ] [ ] Active loop[ [ ] Passive loop [ ] Voltage[ ] [ ] 200mV [ ] 2V [ ] 20V...
  • Page 49: Cal Proc Key

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a 8.2.3 Cal Proc key [ ] TagSel [ ] (tag files defined by user) [ ] Results [Found, Left] [ ] Display procedure [ ] Display results [ ] Run procedure...
  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Microcal P200 performs the autodiagnostic procedure when switched on. When measuring it checks also for anomalous conditions. If the calibrator founds trouble, it display a message on LCD. Sometime these messages corresponds to a unrecoverable problem and it is necessary to return the instrument to Eurotron for maintenance. Frequently these message are referred to a recoverable trouble and can be solved by yourself.
  • Page 51: Status Page

    Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a Status page Pressing [STATUS], it is possible to visualize one or more pages representing the system’s Status page 1 Status page 2 status. RH -4.65% Typically, a page like that beside is shown and eventually other pages showing status of external T -40.00°...
  • Page 52: Warranty

    If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned during the warranty period, transportation prepaid, to Eurotron for evaluation. Upon examination, if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge.
  • Page 53 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a INDEX FLOW-CHART; 45 Accessories; 7 Passive current loop; 15 Active current loop; 15 GENERAL; 4 Power On; 32 Alarm; 32 GETTING STARTED; 16 Power supply; 14 Graph; 30 Power up; 16 Pre-operational check; 8 Pressure IN; 19 Pressure Tare;...
  • Page 54 Instruction Manual MM850470 ed.1a WARRANTY; 52 Warranty terms; 52...

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