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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN This unit passes the following tests: EN 61326-1 : 2013 Safety Symbols Please read the statement thoroughly to prevent injury or loss of life, and prevent damage to this product. Earth (ground) DC (Direct Current) Conforms to relevant European Union directives.
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN Do not dispose of this instrument as unsorted municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler for disposal. Please remove all the test leads before performing maintenance, cleaning and battery replacement, etc.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN Table of Contents FEATURES: ......................1 APPLICATIONS: ..................... 1 I. PANEL DESCRIPTION..................2 II. OPERATION ......................7 1. V SOURCE ....................7 OLTAGE 1a. 0~24V ........................7 2. C SOURCE ....................9 URRENT SOURCE (4~20mA, 0~24mA) ................
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 2. C SOURCE ............... 24 URRENT CANNING FOR 2a. Functions of Current Scanning for SOURCE .......... 24 2b. Connections and LCD displays for Auto-Ramp and Auto-Step ..25 IV. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............27 V.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN I. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1. LCD display 5. Output terminal (+) 2. Function buttons 6. Output terminal (-) 3. Temperature input socket 7. V, mA input terminal (+) 4. Output function sliding switch 8. Input terminal (-) 06/04/2018 Version No.
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 1. “MEASURE” symbol appears when under MEASURE mode. 2. HOLD symbol appears when MEASURE data is held. 3. Symbol indicates Auto-power-off. 4. This symbol appears when sub-functions of MEASURE are being used. 5. Low battery symbol. 6.
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 11. “SOURCE” symbol appears when under SOURCE mode. 12. This symbol appears when sub-functions of SOURCE are being used. 13. Symbol indicates % step function output. 14. Symbol indicates 0~100% ramp scanning of output. 15.
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN Buttons Functions Power on/off SHIFT (black): Select a range/function under MEASURE mode. Hold the present value under MEASURE mode. Keep pressing it and turn on the power at the same time to disable Auto-power-off. Switch button for selecting MEASURE or SOURCE or MEASURE+SOURCE.
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 1. MEASURE temperature range: press SHIFT (black) and then this button to select the type of thermocouples (K, J, E, T, R, S, N, L, U, B, C). 2. SOURCE mode: press it to enter number 6. 1.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN II. OPERATION 1. Voltage SOURCE 1a. 0~24V 1. Turn on the power. Turn the sliding switch to V. 2. Press M/S button to select SOURCE (output) mode. 3. Type in a voltage value (including decimal point); then press ENTER. 4.
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN Remark: 1. The max. output is 24.000V. 2. Type in a voltage value (including decimal point), press ENTER, then the calibrator will output this voltage value. 3. When the output value is <1 and >0, please type in “0.” first. Warning: 1.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 2. Current SOURCE 2a. SOURCE (4~20mA, 0~24mA) 1. Turn on power. Turn sliding switch to mA range (4~20mA) or mA (24). 2. Press M/S button to select SOURCE (output) mode. 3. Type in a current value (including decimal point); then press ENTER. 4.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 2b. LED Brightness Testing (0~24mA) 1. Turn on power. Turn sliding switch to mA (24). 2. Press M/S button to select SOURCE (output) mode. 3. Type in a current value (including decimal point); then press ENTER. 4.
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN Remark: 1. Users are allowed to type in max. 5 digits. 2. Type in a current value (including decimal point), press ENTER, then the calibrator will output this current value. 3. When the output value is <1 and >0, please type in “0.” first. Warning: 1.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 3. Frequency SOURCE (Hz) 3a. 3Vpp, 1~20KHz, Square Wave 1. Turn on power. Turn sliding switch to Hz range. 2. Press M/S button to select SOURCE (output) mode. 3. Press SHIFT (blue) and then to select DUTY% or HZ.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN Remark: 1. Users are allowed to type in max. 5 digits. 2. Type in each parameter (including decimal point), press ENTER, then the calibrator will output the parameter values. 3. When the output value is <1 and >0, please type in “0.” first. Warning: 1.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 4. Voltage MEASURE 4a. DC 0~24V 1. Turn on power. 2. Press M/S button to select MEASURE (input) mode. 3. Press SHIFT (black) and then to select MEASURE DCV mode. 4. Connect the banana plugs of Test leads to MEASURE terminals (red to V, black to COM).
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN Remark: The measurement result is 5-digit (including decimal point and negative sign). Warning: Do not measure over DC 30V for MEASURE (terminals) to prevent from damaging the calibrator. 06/04/2018 Version No. 1...
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 5. Current MEASURE 5a. DC 0.005~24mA 1. Turn on power. 2. Press M/S button to select MEASURE (input) mode. 3. Press SHIFT (black) and then to select MEASURE DCmA mode. 4. Connect the banana plugs of Test leads to MEASURE terminals (red to mA, black to COM).
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN Remark: The measurement result is 5-digit (including decimal point and negative sign). Warning: Do not make connections to MEASURE and TC at the same time. Always connect to only one (MEASURE or TC) to prevent from damaging the calibrator.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 5b. LOOP+ MEASURE and Supply 24V Loop 1. Turn on power. Turn sliding switch to mA (24) range. 2. Press M/S button to select MEASURE (input) + SOURCE (output) mode. 3. Press SHIFT (black) and then to select MEASURE DCmA mode and SOURCE mode (setup 24mA output) –...
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 6. Temperature MEASURE 6a. Measure TC Thermocouple Signals (for Types K, J, E, T, R, S, N, L, U, B, C) 1. Turn on power. 2. Press M/S button to select MEASURE (input) mode. 3.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN Remark: The measurement result is 5-digit (including decimal point and negative sign). Warning: 1. The Input TC terminals are for measuring mV, do not measure over 30V for MEASURE (terminals) to prevent from damaging the calibrator.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN III. SCANNING FOR SOURCE 1. Voltage Scanning for SOURCE 1a. Functions of Voltage Scanning for SOURCE Press SHIFT (blue) then the lower left of LCD will display various functions (see the descriptions on below). SHIFT Functions (blue) +...
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 2. Current Scanning for SOURCE 2a. Functions of Current Scanning for SOURCE Press SHIFT (blue) then the lower left of LCD will display various functions (see the descriptions on below). SHIFT Functions (blue) + Auto-Ramp scanning 1% 2%..
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN IV. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS (23+/- 5 ℃ , 10 minutes after turning on the power) DCmA SOURCE (Max. load 1K, Max. voltage supply 24V) Range Resolution Accuracy 1 A ± 0.025% ±10 A 0~4mA 1 ...
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN DCV MEASURE Range Resolution Accuracy 0~24V 0.001V ±0.025%±5dgts If reading of V (measure) is less than 5 digits, it is displayed as 0. 06/04/2018 Version No. 1...
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN emperature of Thermocouples (MEASURE only, 0.1 C & 0.1 F Resolution, Internal Cold Junction Compensation, thermocouples accuracy not included, 3 minutes after plugging in thermocouples.) °C °F Range Accuracy Range Accuracy -200 to -150 -382 to -238 -150 to 0...
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN VI. MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 1. Servicing not covered in this manual should only be performed by qualified personnel. Repairs should only be performed by qualified personnel. 2. Periodically wipe the case and cable with a damp cloth and detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents.
4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN Limited Warranty This meter is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. During this warranty period, RS Components will, at its option, replace or repair the defective unit, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction.
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4-20mA Loop Calibrator & Thermometer / EN 06/04/2018 Version No. 1...
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