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1000 Series
Precision Multi Product Calibrator
Calibration Manual
TRANSMILLE LTD.
Version 1 : Jul 2015
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  • Page 1 1000 Series Precision Multi Product Calibrator Calibration Manual TRANSMILLE LTD. Version 1 : Jul 2015 Page 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARING FOR CALIBRATION ........................ 3 ..............................3 NTRODUCTION ............................3 QUIPMENT EQUIRED ............................4 PTIONAL QUIPMENT CALIBRATION PASSWORD ........................... 5 ......................5 HANGING THE ALIBRATION ASSWORD ............................7 ASSWORD MANUAL CALIBRATION ..........................9 ........................

  • Page 3: Preparing For Calibration

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Preparing For Calibration Introduction The recommended calibration period for the 1000 series calibrators is 12 months. Extended specifications for 6, 12 and 24 month re-calibration periods are available from the 1000 series extended specifications. Calibration can be achieved using one of two methods: 1.

  • Page 4: Optional Equipment

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Optional Equipment To perform a full calibration of a 1000 series multiproduct calibrator additional equipment may be required dependent upon the capabilities of the multimeter being used. For multimeters such as the Agilent 3458A with limited maximum current, a selection of current shunts are required.

  • Page 5: Calibration Password

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Calibration Password Changing the Calibration Password To navigate to the ‘Calibration Password’ screen follow the procedure in the section: ‘Manual Calibration’ to step 3 where the following screen appears: 1. Press the SETUP soft key. 2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight ‘Password’ and then press SELECT soft key.
  • Page 6 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL The following screen is displayed for approximately 2 seconds: and then reverts back to: The instrument is now ready to be calibrated and the password can be changed. TRANSMILLE LTD. Version 1 : Jul 2015 Page 6...

  • Page 7: Set New Password

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Set New Password To change the password, complete the following procedure: 1. Press the SETUP soft key. 2. Use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to highlight ‘Password’ and then press SELECT soft key. 3. Highlight ‘Set’ and then press the SELECT soft key.
  • Page 8 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL The following screen is displayed for approximately 2 seconds: Password Set and then reverts to: The password has now been changed. TRANSMILLE LTD. Version 1 : Jul 2015 Page 8...

  • Page 9: Manual Calibration

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Manual Calibration Manual Calibration is achieved using the following front panel controls: 1. A digital control scroll wheel 2. Function controls 3. Soft and Arrow keys 4. Range up and Down keys 5. Output On and Standby keys...

  • Page 10: Entering Calibration Mode

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Entering Calibration Mode To navigate to the calibration control screen, complete the following procedure: 1. Select SETUP using the soft key. 2. Select CALIBRATE using the soft key. Select Option Beeper Password Adapters Range Hold Calibrate...
  • Page 11 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL and then reverts to: The instrument is now ready to be calibrated Should the password be entered incorrectly, the screen will display the following message for approximately 2 seconds: Password Incorrect Select SETUP using the soft key to navigate back to ‘Enter Cal Password’ screen and re-enter the password.

  • Page 12: Exiting Calibration Mode

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Exiting Calibration Mode After calibration of the 1000 series is complete the calibration program should be ended to avoid any unauthorised or mistaken adjustment of the calibrator. The following procedure should be completed. 1. Press the SETUP soft key.

  • Page 13: Calibration Parameters

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Calibration Parameters With the calibration password entered the different parameters of the instrument can be calibrated. To enter a different parameter, complete the following procedure: 1. Enter the setup menu and use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to select ‘Calibrate’.

  • Page 14: Connections

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Connections The output of the 1000 series calibrator should be connected to the precision multimeter as below: Thermocouple Output DC & AC Voltage, Passive & Active , Frequency, Continuity, Capacitance Simulated PRT DC & AC Current up to and including the 1A range DC &...

  • Page 15: Calibration Of Ranges

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Calibration of Ranges D.C. Voltage To calibrate the D.C. Voltage parameter, complete the procedure as follows: 1. Enter the setup menu and use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to select ‘Calibrate’. Select Option Beeper...
  • Page 16 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 4. Select required range using the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ and press the SELECT soft key. Select Range 100 mV DC 1 V DC 10 V DC 100 V DC 1 kV DC SELECT CANCEL 5.
  • Page 17 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 11. Once the output has been adjusted to within specification, the changes can be stored to long term memory. To store the changes permanently, press the STORE soft key. The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors have been saved.
  • Page 18 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 12. Using the Range up / Range down’ keys, change the output to ‘Positive Full Scale’ 100.000mV 100mV DC Positive Full Scale 100mV DC Standby PROCEDURE SETUP INFO NEXT 13. Measure the output, and adjust as required using the process described in steps 6 –...

  • Page 19: D.c. Current

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL D.C. Current To calibrate the D.C. Current parameter, complete the procedure as follows: 1. Enter the setup menu and use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to select ‘Calibrate’. 2. Highlight the required parameter ‘DC Amps’ and then press SELECT soft key.
  • Page 20 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 5. Connect the calibrator output voltage terminals to the precision multimeter. Ensure that the multimeter is in AC Current on the appropriate range. High output Low output current current terminals terminals NOTE: Ensure that the correct terminals / current shunts are used for the various current outputs.
  • Page 21 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 10. To undo the adjustment before storing the changes, press the UNDO soft key. This will remove any changes that have been made to the output of the calibrator. 11. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key.
  • Page 22 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 12. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to ‘Positive Full Scale’. 100.000mV 100mV DC Positive Full Scale 100mV DC Standby PROCEDURE SETUP INFO NEXT 13. Measure the output as before; if necessary adjust as previously described above (steps 5-11).
  • Page 23 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Remember to change the connections when calibrating the 10A range Current connections - 100A, 1mA, 10mA, 100mA and 1A ranges High current connections 10A range TRANSMILLE LTD. Version 1 : Jul 2015 Page 23...

  • Page 24: A.c. Voltage

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL A.C. Voltage To calibrate the A.C. Voltage parameter, complete the procedure as follows: 1. Enter the setup menu and use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to select ‘Calibrate’. 2. Highlight the required parameter ‘AC Volts’ and then press SELECT soft key.
  • Page 25 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 5. Connect the calibrator output voltage terminals to the precision multimeter. Ensure that the multimeter is set to A.C. Voltage on the appropriate range. Output voltage terminals OUTPUT 6. Press and measure the output. 7. To adjust the output, type in the measured value using the keyboard, followed by the ‘ENTER’...
  • Page 26 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors have been saved. Storing ..Calibration Stored After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated SHIFT NOTE: All calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the calibration factors.
  • Page 27 INFO NEXT NOTE: In many cases only the 206Hz full scale and zero calibration points require adjustment. The Frequency Response of the 1000 series calibrator may not change. 16. Measure the output as before; if necessary adjust as previously described above (steps 6-10).

  • Page 28: A.c. Current

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL A.C. Current To calibrate the A.C. Current parameter, complete the procedure as follows: 1. Enter the setup menu and use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to select ‘Calibrate’. 0.000mV 100mV AC Standby PROCEDURE SETUP...
  • Page 29 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 5. Connect the calibrator output voltage terminals to the precision multimeter. Ensure that the multimeter is in AC Current on the appropriate range. High output Low output current current terminals terminals NOTE: Ensure that the correct terminals / current shunts are used for the various current outputs.
  • Page 30 SHIFT NOTE: In many cases only the 206Hz full scale and zero calibration points require adjustment. The Frequency Response of the 1000 series calibrator may not change. 12. Use the ‘range up’ and ‘range down’ keys to change the calibration point to 206Hz ‘Zero Calibration’.
  • Page 31 INFO NEXT NOTE: In many cases only the 206Hz full scale and zero calibration points require adjustment. The Frequency Response of the 1000 series calibrator may not change. 16. Measure the output as before; if necessary adjust as previously described above (steps 5-11).
  • Page 32 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Remember to change the connections when calibrating the 10A range Current connections - 100A, 1mA, 10mA, 100mA and 1A ranges High current connections 10A range TRANSMILLE LTD. Version 1 : Jul 2015 Page 32...

  • Page 33: Passiveω

    Passive Ω To calibrate the Passive Ω parameter, complete the procedure as follows: NOTE: This output from the 1000 series calibrator is a passive output. This means that the value on the display is the resistance value generated at the terminals.
  • Page 34 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 4. The Calibrator will now change to the 10 Ω range. 5. Connect the calibrator Voltage (2 Wire output) terminals to the precision multimeter. To ensure an accurate measurement connect as a 4 wire measurement, with both positive leads connected together. Ensure that the multimeter is nulled as a system, including the leads.
  • Page 35 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors have been saved. Storing ..Calibration Stored After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated: SHIFT NOTE: All calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the calibration factors.

  • Page 36: Activeω

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Active Ω To calibrate the Active Ω parameter, complete the procedure as follows: 1. Enter the setup menu and use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to select ‘Calibrate’ and then press SELECT soft key.
  • Page 37 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 5. Connect the calibrator Voltage output terminals (2 Wire output) to the precision multimeter. Active Ω terminals 6. Ensure that the multimeter has been zeroed with the leads shorted. If applicable use low current resistance (Low I) measurement modes. This is because active resistance is a lower accuracy output typically used for calibration of 3 ½...
  • Page 38 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 12. Measure and check the output again and then press STORE soft key. The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors have been saved. Storing ..Calibration Stored After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated:...
  • Page 39 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 14. Measure the output, and adjust as required using the steps previously described (steps 5-12). NOTE: If the ‘Positive Full Scale’ has been adjusted, ensure that the ‘Zero Calibration’ point is still in calibration. It may require more than one cycle of adjusting the Zero and Positive Full Scale calibration points to bring both points into specification.

  • Page 40: Capacitance

    Capacitance To calibrate the Capacitance parameter, complete the procedure as follows: NOTE: The Capacitance output from the 1000 series calibrator is a passive output. This means that the value on the display is the capacitance value generated at the terminals.
  • Page 41 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 4. The Calibrator will now change to the 1µF Capacitance range. 5. Connect the calibrator Voltage (Capacitance) terminals to the LCR Bridge Ensure that the LCR Bridge is nulled before connecting to the Calibrator. Capacitance terminals OUTPUT 6.
  • Page 42 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL The following 2 screens are displayed briefly to confirm that the calibration factors have been saved. Storing ..Calibration Stored After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated SHIFT NOTE: If the ‘Positive Full Scale’ has been adjusted, ensure that the ‘Zero Calibration’...

  • Page 43: A/D Input

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL A/D Input Injecting voltage between Pins 7 (Ground) and 9 (Input), the 1000A series calibrator can measure voltage. This is used for adapters with readback (such as EA001A, EA015 etc) as well as Pressure and Torque Modules.
  • Page 44 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 4. Apply an output of 0 V from your voltage source to the adapter interface, using Pin 7 as the Ground or Negative connection, and Pin 9 as the Signal or Positive connection. 5. Wait for the reading to stabilise on the screen of the 1000. After achieving a stable reading, press the STORE soft key.
  • Page 45 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 9. Using the Range Up / Range Down keys select the Negative Full Scale point. 10. Apply an output of 10 V from your voltage source to the adapter interface, using Pin 7 as the Ground or Negative connection, and Pin 9 as the Signal or Positive connection.

  • Page 46: Continuity Resistance Current

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Continuity Resistance Current To perform a continuity test, complete the procedure as follows: 1. Enter the setup menu and use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to select ‘Calibrate’ and then press SELECT soft key.
  • Page 47 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 5. Connect leads from the current terminals of your current source to the voltage terminals of the 1000 series. Continuity input terminals OUTPUT 6. Press on the 1000 series. 7. Apply an output of 30mA from your current source and measure the input on your 1000 series.

  • Page 48: Thermocouple

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Thermocouple For thermocouple calibration, complete the procedure as follows: 1. Enter the setup menu and use the ‘Digital Control’ or the ‘Arrow Keys’ to select ‘Calibrate’ and then press SELECT soft key. 2. Highlight the required parameter ‘ThermoC’ and then press SELECT soft key.
  • Page 49 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL 5. Connect the thermocouple adapter into thermocouple input of the 1000 series Calibrator. Connect this to the voltage terminals of your precision Multimeter. OUTPUT 6. Press on the 1000 series. 7. Adjust the temperature reading until a measurement of 397µV is displayed on the Multimeter.
  • Page 50 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Calibration Stored After displaying these messages, the shift key will also cease to be illuminated: SHIFT NOTE: All calibration points can be adjusted prior to storing the calibration factors. However, if the calibration routine is ended before the STORE button has been pressed, due to a power failure for example, the new calibration factors will not be saved.

  • Page 51: Verification Of Ranges

    When calibrated by another laboratory new absolute accuracies will apply, as the uncertainty of calibration will be different than that of Transmille. In this case a new specification must be calculated. This can improve or degrade the specifications depending upon the uncertainty of calibration.
  • Page 52 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards) 2. Press the DC key. 3. Select the required test voltage using functional control keys followed by the ENTER key.
  • Page 53 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL tolerance for 1000 series calibrator. After performing verification of the Full scale and Zero values, a linearity check should be performed. Table 2 - DC Voltage Linearity Verification Test Range Test Voltage Lower Limit Upper Limit 8.999000 V...

  • Page 54: Ac Voltage

    6. Connect the Calibrator to the precision Multimeter as illustrated in point 5, page 25. Verification Points The points listed in Table 3 provide the recommended AC voltage test points and tolerance for 1000 series calibrator. Test Range Test Frequency Test Voltage...
  • Page 55 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL (AC) 206 Hz 20 mV 19.954000 mV 20.046000 mV 206 Hz 50 mV 49.930000 mV 50.070000 mV 10 Hz 100 mV 99.890000 mV 100.110000 mV 40 Hz 100 mV 99.890000 mV 100.110000 mV 100 mV 56 Hz 100 mV 99.890000 mV...

  • Page 56: Dc Current

    5. Connect the Calibrator to the precision Multimeter as illustrated in point 5, page 20. Verification Points The points listed in Table 4 provide the recommended DC current test points and tolerance for 1000 series calibrator. TRANSMILLE LTD. Version 1 : Jul 2015 Page 56...
  • Page 57 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Table 4 – DC Current Verification Points Test Range Test Current Lower Limit Upper Limit 0 µA -0.030000 µA 0.030000 µA 20 µA 19.964000 µA 20.036000 µA 100 uA 100 µA 99.940000 µA 100.060000 µA -100 µA -100.060000 µA...

  • Page 58: Ac Current

    6. Connect the Calibrator to the precision Multimeter as illustrated in point 5, page 29. Verification Points The points listed in Table 5 provide the recommended AC current test points and tolerance for 1000 series calibrator. TRANSMILLE LTD. Version 1 : Jul 2015 Page 58...
  • Page 59 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Table 5 – AC Current Verification Points Test Range Test Frequency Test Voltage Lower Limit Upper Limit (AC) 100 µA 206 Hz 20 µA 19.580000 µA 20.420000 µA 100 µA 10 Hz 100 µA 99.500000 µA 100.500000 µA...

  • Page 60: Passive Resistance

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Passive Resistance Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards) 2. Press the OHMS key followed by the ENTER key.

  • Page 61: Active Resistance

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Active Resistance Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards). 2. Press the OHMS key followed by the ENTER key.
  • Page 62 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Test Range Test Value Lower Limit Upper Limit 0 Ω -0.052000 Ω 0.052000 Ω 10 Ω 3 Ω 2.948000 Ω 3.052000 Ω 10 Ω 9.948000 Ω 10.052000 Ω 20 Ω 19.930000 Ω 20.070000 Ω 100 Ω...

  • Page 63: Capacitance (Measured At 1 Khz)

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Capacitance (Measured at 1 kHz) Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards). 2. Press the F key followed by the ENTER key.

  • Page 64: Frequency Output

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Frequency Output Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards). 2. Press the FREQ soft key. 3. Select the required test value using the functional control keys followed by the ENTER key.

  • Page 65: A/D Input

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL A/D Input Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards). 2. Inject voltage between Pins 7 (Ground) and 9 (Input) for measurement.

  • Page 66: Thermocouple Cold Junction Measurement

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Thermocouple Cold Junction Measurement Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards). 2. Press the THERMO soft key.
  • Page 67 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Verification Points Table 12 – Temperature Simulation - Type K. Figures in brackets ( ) are the equivalent temperature for the mV output. Temperature Test Value Lower Limit Upper Limit Simulation -5.891 mV (-200°C) -5.9002 mV -5.8818 mV...
  • Page 68 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Table 15 – Temperature Simulation - Type R. Figures in brackets ( ) are the equivalent temperature for the mV output. Temperature Test Value Lower Limit Upper Limit Simulation 0.000 mV (0°C) -0.008000 mV 0.008000 mV Type R - CJC at 0°C -...
  • Page 69 1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Table 20 – Temperature Simulation - Type L. Figures in brackets ( ) are the equivalent temperature for the mV output. Temperature Test Value Lower Limit Upper Limit Simulation -8.158 mV (-200°C) -8.175600 mV -8.140400 mV Type L - CJC at 0°C -...

  • Page 70: Simulated Prt

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Simulated PRT Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards). 2. Press the NEXT soft key followed by the PRT soft key.

  • Page 71: Continuity Resistance (Optional)

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Continuity Resistance (Optional) Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards). 2. Press the NEXT soft key followed by the CONT. soft key.

  • Page 72: Continuity Current (Optional)

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Continuity Current (Optional) Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards). 2. Press the NEXT soft key followed by the CONT. soft key.

  • Page 73: Insulation Test Function (Optional)

    1000 SERIES CALIBRATION MANUAL Insulation Test Function (Optional) Configuring the Calibrator for Verification 1. Press SHIFT key followed by the C key. This will reset the unit (this applies from firmware version 12.0.20 onwards). 2. Press the NEXT soft key followed by the INS TEST soft key.

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