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MULTIFUNCTION CALIBRATOR
Applies for Main Firmware version 1.95
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  • Page 1 We reserve rights to make modifications to this manual without any further notice. For more detailed technical data about the MC5 Multifunction Calibrator, please contact the manufacturer. © Copyright 2003, 2006 BEAMEX OY AB Ristisuonraitti 10 FIN-68600 Pietarsaari FINLAND +358 - 10 - 5505000...
  • Page 2 Contents Trademarks ® QCAL is a registered trademark owned by Oy Beamex Ab. HART ® is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation. Any use of the word “HART” hereafter in this document implies the registered trademark. Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Part A, General MC5P’s Modularity and Options 20 Introduction About This Manual ......... 2 Hardware modules/options ....20 Other Connectable devices .... 21 Typographical Conventions ....3 Unpacking and Inspection ...... 3 Firmware options ........21 MC5P Hardware Safety Operational Sections and Connections ..
  • Page 4 Contents Part B, Startup and Basic Operation Starting MC5P Generating/Simulating Startup Procedure ........ 30 General ..........54 Basic Mode, Defined ......31 Changing the Value of the Generated/Simulated Signal ..55 Measuring Current Generation ......56 Using the ET module’s Pressure Measurement ......
  • Page 5 Current Measurement Parallel to a Personal Computer ...... 84 a Test Diode, Connections ....99 Generating Signals Using External Parallel Functions in MC5P ....100 Devices ..........85 Controlling the External Device in Basic Mode ......... 86 Pressure Controller Settings ... 87 Temperature Controller Settings ..
  • Page 6 Instrument Output Page ....127 The Instrument Window ....109 Calibration Settings Page ..... 127 A Calibration Procedure Calibration Instructions Page ..128 Using MC5P ........110 Deleting Instruments ......128 About Automatic Calibration ..112 About Manual Calibration ..... 112 Viewing Calibration Results Autocapture Feature .....
  • Page 7 There are however no definite restricitions; fill in the form when you feel like it (all items need not be answered). Then send it to Beamex using one of the possibilities listed below. Mail: Beamex Oy, Ab...
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  • Page 9 A General Things discussed in Part A: • An introduction to what MC5P is and what the parts of this User Guide concentrate on. • A general description of MC5P’s hardware. • A general description of MC5P’s firmware. • The modularity and options of MC5P.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    MC5P that previously only included pressure modules. Thanks to the logical user interface MC5P is very easy to use. The large backlit graphical display guides the user in different languages and it displays results both numerically and graphically.

  • Page 11: Typographical Conventions

    For a description of available hardware and software options, see MC5P’s Modularity and Options on page 20. If you have to return MC5P to the factory for any reason, pack it carefully. Include a detailed description of the reason for the return.

  • Page 12: Mc5P Hardware

    All sections and connections are presented in detail on the next pages. Note. Keep in mind that the previous picture (as well as all pictures of MC5P in this manual) has an example configuration of modules. The configuration of your MC5P may vary significantly from the one in the picture.

  • Page 13: Base Unit And The Display

    HART communication option) allows communication with an instrument with HART capabilities. When HART is used in conjunc- tion with MC5P’s 24 volt power supply, an internal 270 ohm resistor needed for HART communication is automatically included. Additional information on calibrating HART instruments is in Ap-...

  • Page 14: Electrical And Temperature Module (Et Module)

    T/C measurement and simulation may also be done without the internal reference junction by using the Low Voltage terminals in the ET module. Then the reference junction arrangements have to be done outside MC5P and the correct reference junction settings...

  • Page 15: Internal Pressure Modules

    E module section of MC5P. Environment Temperature Sensor Interface This connector is also located in the E module section of MC5P. It is meant to be used with an optional temperature measurement sen- sor. The sensor is only meant for environment temperature mea- surement.

  • Page 16: Computer/Printer Interface

    MC5P or, e.g. a software that reads data log- ging results in MC5P and transfers them to a PC. The same connector can be used when MC5P is connected to an optional portable printer. The printer may be used for printouts of user interface screens (e.g.

  • Page 17: Keyboard

    (see chapter Printing on page 13). The Help key displays case sensitive help. The On/Off key switches MC5P on and off. Press the On/Off key for about half-a-second to switch on/off. This delayed function prevents accidental on/off switching of MC5P.

  • Page 18: Memory

    All free memory may be used for anything that requires more memory. Thus there is no exact limit for the number of instruments that MC5P can maintain in its memory. It all depends on how much memory is allocated by other data.

  • Page 19: Mc5P Firmware

    MC5P Firmware MC5P Firmware MC5P’s firmware is saved in FLASH memory. Therefore it is rela- tively easy to update the firmware whenever a new version with fresh capabilities is released. See Firmware Update on page 26 for more information on updating the firmware in your MC5P.

  • Page 20: Basic Mode

    MC5P’s main duty is calibrating instruments. Therefore very spe- cial attention was directed on this matter when creating the calibra- tor. MC5P may be used as a stand-alone calibrator i.e. all instru- ment data and calibration history data is saved in MC5P’s own memory.

  • Page 21: Help Function

    Lock Basic Close Keys Mode Printing You can print out screenshots of any situations in MC5P by press- ing the key and the key simultaneously. . Additional information on printing is found in part C of this manual. Warning! Only use the printer that is available as an option. Using any other printers may damage the printer or MC5P or even both of them.

  • Page 22: The User Interface

    MC5P. The fourth section (rightmost) section displays additional informa- tion in the form of symbols, like: • An hourglass when MC5P is working on something that takes time. • A question mark when an error occurred.

  • Page 23: The Function Key Bar

    MC5P Firmware The Function Key Bar The Function Key Bar at the bottom of the display is visible all the time. The meaning of the Function Keys varies depending on the situation. A grayed Function key text means that the function is dis- abled at the moment.

  • Page 24: The Display Area

    RAMPING Configuration Window: Quantity Current Port E: I(gen) There are plenty of configuration windows in MC5P. The picture be- Wait in 0% side is the configuration window for Rise Time Wait in 100% Ramping settings. Fall Time The common thing for all configu-...
  • Page 25 MC5P Firmware Tables: 10.11.2003 15:05 12.02.2000 10:29 - As Found - Passed Tables are used, e.g. when view- Input Output Error ing calibration results in numeric format. Tables reserve the whole -0.00002 -0.00005 0.003 display area. 0.99996 0.99996 0.000 1.99998 2.0000...
  • Page 26 General Cancel value, use the Function Key. See also Part B for special features concerning numeric fields when generating a signal. Notes. You cannot add more digits if the length of the number is at its çDelete maximum limit. Use the Function Key to remove un- wanted digits first and then enter the new digits.
  • Page 27 MC5P Firmware Drop Down Lists Measured Input Method Drop Down Lists are used when Measured Input Method there is a limited amount of preset Measured Keyed values. You have to select one of the Controlled available options. The list of avail- able options is displayed either be- low or above the Drop Down List field.

  • Page 28: Mc5P's Modularity And Options

    MC5P includes several optional modules both in hardware and firm- ware. This makes it possible to buy a calibrator with capabilities according to current requirements. If additional needs arise later on, add more modules to your MC5P and you will have a tool that suits all demands. Hardware modules/options...

  • Page 29: Other Connectable Devices

    Other Connectable devices There is an increasing number of devices that can be connected to MC5P. The following list includes connectable devices that are ei- ther already connectable or will be in soon to come firmware up- dates (valid when this manual was printed): •...

  • Page 30: Safety

    MCS100 rack. Certifications and Compliances (EC Declaration of Conformity) MC5P Conforms to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC as attested by conformity with the fol- lowing harmonized standards:...

  • Page 31: Safety Precautions And Warnings

    Use MC5P only if you are certain of that it can be used safely. Safe use of MC5P is no longer possible if one or more of the following cases are true: •...

  • Page 32: Warnings Concerning The Use Of Electrical Modules (E And Et)

    Maximum output voltage from MC5P’s terminals is below 30 V. If you, however, connect together voltages from the ET and E sections or if you connect external voltages to MC5P, the re- sulting voltage may be high enough to be hazardous.

  • Page 33: Warnings Concerning High Pressure

    Safety Warnings Concerning High Pressure High pressure is always dangerous. Only personnel with good experience and knowledge of high pressure liquid, air and ni- trogen operations are allowed to work with the module. Read carefully all these instructions and local safety instructions for high pressure operations before starting the use.

  • Page 34: Service

    All you need is a Personal Computer and the Computer communi- cation cable that connects MC5P to one of the serial ports in your Remember to backup all the instrument data in MC5P, using e.g. a calibration management software. Also check for possible release notes accompanying the updated file.

  • Page 35: Cleaning Mc5P

    Service Cleaning MC5P If MC5P needs cleaning, use cloth soaked with a mild solution of tall oil soap (pine soap). Wait a a few minutes and then rinse using a cloth moistened with pure water. Never use any strong deter- gents.
  • Page 36 General (Empty)

  • Page 37: Part B, Startup And Basic Operation

    Startup and Basic Operation Things discussed in Part B: • What happens during the startup procedure. • Measuring signals and doing some special measurements. • Generating/simulating signals. • Step and Ramp functions. • Alarm limits.

  • Page 38: Starting Mc5P

    Starting MC5P Startup Procedure When MC5P is started, a startup picture appears. After a self test, some basic information of the calibrator at hand appears in the lower part of the screen. If you want to view the calibrator information for...

  • Page 39: Basic Mode, Defined

    Basic Mode. All non-calibration related measurements and generations are per- formed in the Basic Mode. Briefly: in Basic Mode MC5P works like a high quality multimeter. When returning from MC5P’s higher level operations (calibration, viewing of calibration results, calibrator and user configurations), you always return to the Basic Mode.
  • Page 40 Startup and Basic Operation Example of a Basic Mode screen 10.11.2003 15:04 with pressure measurement config- Pressure P2:INT20C/-1.0000...20.6840 bar g ured in Window 1 and current mea- gauge 2.6475 surement configured in Window 2: Current E: Current Measurement 12.4731 Calibration MENU Mode What can be done in Basic Mode...

  • Page 41: Measuring

    When presenting measurements in this manual, the first paragraph tells the module (or modules) that is/are required for the measure- ment. Because of MC5P’s modularity you may or may not have the required module. If the module is not included in your MC5P, the...
  • Page 42 Startup and Basic Operation Warning! Do not apply voltage higher than 50 V (max 2 A) between any terminals.

  • Page 43: Pressure Measurement

    If a removed module was part of an active measurement, MC5P automatically changes the measurement to a suitable inter- nal pressure module. MC5P also emits a “beep” to inform you of the fact that the external pressure module used for pressure measure-...

  • Page 44: Zeroing A Pressure Module

    Startup and Basic Operation Configuring a Supply Voltage or Current When Testing a Pressure Sensor If you are testing a pres- 10.11.2003 15:35 Alarm < Pressure Quantity sure sensor and need a P1: INT2C / -1.000000...2 bar [Pressure] (gauge) 0.70834 supply Voltage or Current Special Alarm <...

  • Page 45: Current Measurement

    Max 30 VAC Max 30 VAC Low V Low V Based on the terminals in use, MC5P automatically acts as either a pure current measuring unit or as a current measuring unit while at the same time supplying the measuring circuit. Notes.

  • Page 46: Voltage Measurement

    Max 30 VAC Max 30 VAC Low V Low V MC5P displays the measured low voltage in the selected window. Hint! Low voltage measurement can be used for non-standard thermo- couple measurement. You will see the measured temperature in millivolts and need a table to convert the measured millivolt value to corresponding temperature values.

  • Page 47: Measuring Voltages Up To ±50 V

    Max 30 VAC Low V MC5P displays the measured voltage in the selected window. Warning! Do not apply voltages higher than 50 V between any of MC5P’s terminals. Next… Voltage Generation on page 58 Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature) on page 47 Special Measurements on page 49.

  • Page 48: Resistance Measurement

    The two leftmost terminals are used in 2- M U L T I F U N C T I O N C A L I B R A T O R MC5P wire systems. MC5P automatically checks ELECTRICAL AND TEMPERATURE MODULE ELECTRICAL MODULE FOR MC5P...

  • Page 49: Switch State Sensing

    ® Max 60 VDC/30 VAC Max 60 VDC Max 30 VAC age within the range -10 V to +30 V. MC5P Low V shows voltages above approx. +1.5 V as open contact and voltages below approx. +1.5 V as closed contact.

  • Page 50: Limit Switch Test

    Limit Switch Test A limit switch test displays the opening and closing point of a limit switch. MC5P supports limit switch testing of any type of limit switches as long as MC5P is able to either measure or generate/simulate the switch’s input signal and is also capable of detecting the switch...
  • Page 51 ” values depend greatly on the change rate of the switch’s input signal. Hint. If you use MC5P to generate/simulate the switch’s input signal, you can use ramping to create changing input signals for the switch under test. Where to find more information when measuring a switch’s input signal…...

  • Page 52: Frequency Measurement

    M U L T I F U N C T I O N C A L I B R A T O R MC5P ELECTRICAL AND TEMPERATURE MODULE ELECTRICAL MODULE MC5P compares the external potential FOR MC5P FOR MC5P INTERNAL REFERENCE JUNCTION against an adjustable reference voltage...

  • Page 53: Pulse Counting

    M U L T I F U N C T I O N C A L I B R A T O R MC5P MC5P compares the external potential ELECTRICAL AND TEMPERATURE MODULE ELECTRICAL MODULE FOR MC5P FOR MC5P...

  • Page 54: Rtd Measurement (Temperature)

    The following picture displays the active The two leftmost terminals are used in 2- terminals: wire systems. MC5P automatically checks the connection and displays the found wir- M U L T I F U N C T I O N...

  • Page 55: Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature)

    M U L T I F U N C T I O N C A L I B R A T O R MC5P ELECTRICAL AND TEMPERATURE MODULE ELECTRICAL MODULE ELECTRICAL AND TEMPERATURE MODULE ELECTRICAL MODULE FOR MC5P FOR MC5P FOR MC5P FOR MC5P INTERNAL REFERENCE JUNCTION INTERNAL REFERENCE JUNCTION FOR THERMOCOUPLES...
  • Page 56 Startup and Basic Operation Note. MC5P has a comprehensive set of predefined sensor types. Addi- tional sensor types are available as options. Warning! R, RTD If you connect an RTD sensor to the ET module’s con- nectors, there is no galvanic isolation between the thermo- couple and the RTD sensor.

  • Page 57: Special Measurements

    Special Measurements Special Measurements Special measurements are extra utilities that can be activated to perform a special function alongside the normal measurement. Only one of the special measurements may be activated at a given time for each window/quantity. Activating another special measure- ment deactivates the earlier special measurement in the same win- dow (or the earlier special measurement using the same quantity).

  • Page 58: Mathematical Special Measurements

    °C needed, Rate of Change Unit Special Measurements Rate of Change… Before the special measurement is started MC5P prompts for the rate of change unit which can be se- lected from the following options: Cancel Edit Start 1/s, 1/min and 1/h.

  • Page 59: Special Filtering And Resolution

    Special Measurements Special Filtering and Resolution Start using special filtering and 10.11.2003 16:01 resolution by selecting: SPECIAL FILTERING AND RESOLUTION Menu Quantity T/C-temperature Port ET: TCi(meas) Window 2 Setup , if Unit °C needed, Time Constant Decimals Special Measurements Filter and Resolution… The setting -1, for instance, means one less decimals.

  • Page 60: Special Measurements Using Two Ports Simultaneously

    Startup and Basic Operation Special Measurements Using Two Ports Simultaneously The following special measurements only apply when two ports are Second Port simultaneously used in the same window. The set- ting in the window’s setup menu allows you to select another port Second Port for the same window.

  • Page 61: Redundant Measurement

    In redundant measurement the measurements of the main port and the second port are compared with each other. If the readings differ more than the entered limit value, MC5P gives an audible alarm. Start the redundant measurement by selecting: Menu...

  • Page 62: Generating/Simulating

    (Most generated/simulated signals are done with the ET module but current generation may also be done with the E module). Because of MC5P’s modularity you may or may not have the required module. If the module is not included in your...

  • Page 63: Changing The Value Of The Generated/Simulated Signal

    Be careful when increasing the generated/simulated signal. If an instrument that cannot withstand the generated signal is connected to MC5P, the instrument may get seriously damaged. Changing the Value of the Generated/Simulated Signal Move the field indicator on the display until it surrounds the value of...

  • Page 64: Current Generation

    ® ® Max 60 VDC/30 VAC Max 60 VDC/30 VAC Max 60 VDC Max 60 VDC Max 30 VAC Max 30 VAC Low V Low V Based on the terminals in use, MC5P automatically selects either source or sink mode.
  • Page 65 Make sure that you don’t exceed the maximum current allowed by the instrument under test. If you open the mA generation loop, MC5P tries to maintain the current by increasing the output voltage. If you then close the loop again, the current is first too high, but returns quickly to the correct level.

  • Page 66: Voltage Generation

    Max 30 VAC Max 30 VAC Low V Low V MC5P displays both the set value and the MC5P displays both the set value and the internally measured value for the generated internally measured value for the generated voltage in the selected window. Max. out- voltage in the selected window.
  • Page 67 Low voltage generation can be used when calibrating instruments with millivolt input. You can use it also to simulate special thermo- couples not defined in MC5P. If you simulate a thermocouple in millivolt mode, you must convert from temperature to millivolts manu- ally.

  • Page 68: Frequency Generation

    C A L I B R A T O R MC5P tings. ELECTRICAL AND TEMPERATURE MODULE ELECTRICAL MODULE FOR MC5P FOR MC5P INTERNAL REFERENCE JUNCTION MC5P generates sine or square wave with FOR THERMOCOUPLES (ENV), ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR T/C INT. RJ Open Open given amplitude and frequency. Minimum...

  • Page 69: Pulse Generation

    M U L T I F U N C T I O N C A L I B R A T O R MC5P ELECTRICAL AND TEMPERATURE MODULE ELECTRICAL MODULE Enter the amount of pulses MC5P should FOR MC5P FOR MC5P INTERNAL REFERENCE JUNCTION generate in the pulse generation window.

  • Page 70: Rtd And Resistance Simulation

    Startup and Basic Operation RTD and Resistance Simulation MC5P mimics the RTD or the resistor to be measured by the instrument under test. The instrument under test generates the current for the resistance measurement. MC5P con- trols the voltage across its terminals so that the resistance (voltage to current ratio) cor- responds to the simulated temperature or resistance.

  • Page 71: Thermocouple Simulation

    In thermocouple simulation the original thermocouple is disconnected from the instru- ment under test and replaced with MC5P. To the instrument under test MC5P appears as a thermocouple at the given temperature. Thermocouple simulation terminals are located in the module.
  • Page 72 Check that the instrument under test is set for the same thermo- couple type as selected in MC5P. If the type is not one of the avail- able types, you should simulate in millivolt mode and convert from temperature to millivolts manually.

  • Page 73: Special Generations

    Special Generations Special Generations Manual change of generated signals is sometimes a restriction. Therefore MC5P includes Stepping and Ramping as standard utili- ties for creating automatically alternating output signals (special generations). To be able to start the definition of a special generation, a suitable...

  • Page 74: Stepping

    Number of Steps field, ample is limited to a small starting step and MC5P displays a dashed line instead of a only two full steps. Generally: if the step- value for the Number of Steps field. This...

  • Page 75: Ramping

    Special Generations Warning! Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the allowed input range of the connected instrument. MC5P deter- mines the limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port, not the connected instrument.
  • Page 76 Startup and Basic Operation Note. MC5P actually makes the ramp in small steps. The steps are as small as possible, slower ramps use smaller steps. Warning! Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the allowed input range of the connected instrument. MC5P deter- mines the limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port, not the connected instrument.

  • Page 77: Alarm Limit Settings

    Alarm Limit Settings Each main measurement in a window may have alarm limits set- tings. MC5P supports “higher than”, “lower than”, “high rate” and “low rate” alarms. To set the alarm limits, open the window settings menu of the win-...
  • Page 78 The “ “ (lower than) limit may have a higher value than the “ ” (higher than) limit. In that case MC5P emits an alarm when the measure- ment is inside the range specified by the alarm limits. High alarm limit High alarm limit >...

  • Page 79: Part C, Advanced Operation And Configurations

    Advanced Operation and Configurations Things discussed in Part C: • How to configure MC5P to suit your requirements. • Advanced Utilities available in Basic Mode. • Additional information: Useful during pressure measurement, thermocouple measurement/ simulation and resistance/RTD measurement/simulation.

  • Page 80: Configuring The Calibrator

    Advanced Operation and Configuration Configuring the Calibrator Others Main- A group of settings are available in MC5P’s menu’s tenance option. The following chapters tell how you can change them and what the default settings are. Settings The settings window has two pages. To open the settings window...
  • Page 81 Select either °C (Centigrade) or °F (Fahr- enheit) as the temperature unit. Volume Settings The default setting is “°C”. MC5P has individual volume settings for the following sounds: Temperature Scale Sound Default value MC5P supports the use of both international...

  • Page 82: Setting Time And Date

    Advanced Operation and Configuration Setting Time and Date To change the time and date (starting from Basic Mode), press Menu Others Maintenance Time/Date 11.11.2003 8:35 TIME/DATE SETTINGS Date (dd.mm.yyyy) 2002 Time (hh:mm:ss) Cancel Edit Accept Notes. The date must always be given in dd.mm.yyyy format no matter what the configured date format is.

  • Page 83: Advanced Utilities

    Generating Signals Using External Devices on page 85 and Printing on page 89 describe the use of additional features that are available in MC5P. Some of the utilities are firmware options and/or they require some additional hardware before they can be utilized.

  • Page 84: Display Mode Settings

    Warning! Be careful not to mistakenly read a value shown in special Dis- play Mode as a value shown in Engineering Units. MC5P al- ways displays the true measurement in the window’s lower- most row (Extra Info row) when a special Display Mode is ac-...

  • Page 85: Scaling

    Start Ramping Ramping You can scale the quantity either to a quantity that already exists in Custom Units Scale Mode MC5P or select from the field. Then Scale Unit you can manually enter any unit to the field (see the rightmost picture above).

  • Page 86: Displaying Values In Percentage

    Advanced Operation and Configuration Displaying Values in Percentage In Percentage Display Mode the 11.11.2003 8:38 measured/generated/simulated PERCENTAGE values are displayed as percent- Quantity Pressure Port P1:INT2C age of a user defined range. Start Measured Range the Percentage Display Mode as 0.000 100 % 100.000...

  • Page 87: Transmitter/Switch Simulation

    Pause Setup Setup MENU Note. To be able to start the Transmitter/Switch Simulation, both Ba- sic Mode windows need to be configured accordingly. If, e.g. window 2 is not assigned for generating/simulating a signal, MC5P can not start transmitter simulation.

  • Page 88: Transmitter Simulation

    Enter the input and output spans, the saturation limits and also the transfer function. If the saturation limits differ from the range limits, MC5P extrapo- lates the output value based on the input value and the Transfer Function until the saturation limit is reached. Then if the input signal drifts farther from the input range, the output value stays at the satu- ration limit.

  • Page 89: Switch Simulation

    Advanced Utilities Switch Simulation Start the Switch Simulation as described in chapter Transmitter/ Switch Simulation on page 79. If the settings of the Basic Mode windows suit Switch Simulation, a configuration window similar to the lower left picture is shown. 11.11.2003 8:45 11.11.2003 8:46 SWITCH SIMULATION...

  • Page 90: Data Logging

    General The Data Logging utility is a firmware option that allows you to col- lect data using MC5P. The collected data may then be viewed, trans- ferred to a personal computer (PC) and printed using a utility shipped together with MC5P if the Data Logging option is purchased.

  • Page 91: Starting The Data Log

    In addition to the previously mentioned limits, the maximum values of Samples and Time settings also depend on the available free memory. If you enter values that require more memory than is avail- able, MC5P automatically replaces the entered value with the currently allowed maximum value.

  • Page 92: Viewing The Results

    Transferring the Results to a Personal Computer ® A 32-bit Windows software called MC5_Datalog.exe is shipped together with MC5P if you bought the Data Logging option. Start ® this software just as any other Windows software. All communication between the PC and MC5P is initiated from...

  • Page 93: Generating Signals Using External Devices

    To be able to utilize devices connected to the auxiliary instrument interface (AUX) you need to have the required firmware option. The following paragraph explains how to activate MC5P to use a con- nected external device. The instructions are also valid when the connected device is changed.

  • Page 94: Controlling The External Device In Basic Mode

    (or the field indicator is not seen at all), make sure the connections and POC4 0.00 the settings are in order. When MC5P is able to communicate with the connected device, a communi- Current E: Current Measurement cation symbol is shown in the sta- 4.0073...

  • Page 95: Pressure Controller Settings

    Note. Although the pressure controller does measure the generated pres- sure, it is not passed on to MC5P in MC5P’s Basic Mode. Therefore you should always connect the generated pressure also to a pres- sure measurement module in MC5P.

  • Page 96: Temperature Controller Settings

    Note. Although the temperature controller does measure the tempera- ture of the bath/dry block it is not passed on to MC5P in MC5P’s Basic Mode. Therefore it may be of use to also connect a tempera- ture sensor to a suitable port in MC5P.

  • Page 97: Printing

    MC5P responds with a long beep to indicate that the screen is dumped to the printer. The printer can not be used at the same time as MC5P is con- nected to a computer because the printer and the computer uses the same interface (the COMP/PRT connector).

  • Page 98: Additional Information

    A typical example of this is temperature mea- surement using a thermocouple. It is not enough to select the cor- rect quantity and port in MC5P. The Sensor type and the Reference Junction Mode has to be set accordingly, too. Wrong settings give erroneous results.

  • Page 99: Things To Consider When Measuring Pressure

    To be able to measure absolute pressure with MC5P’s gauge pres- sure modules, you need a barometric pressure module. Certain high pressure modules may approximate absolute pressure mea- surement by adding an entered barometric pressure to the mea- sured gauge pressure.

  • Page 100: Pressure Modules And Their Naming Conventions

    Advanced Operation and Configuration Pressure Modules and their Naming Conventions MC5P’s software refer to pressure modules as follows: Port: Module Name P1: INT400m , e.g. which means that there is an internal pressure module in port P1 with a 0 to 400 mbar (0 to 6 psi) pressure range.

  • Page 101: Thermocouple Measurement/Simulation, Connections And Troubleshooting

    If the measuring/simulating port is set to Connection when measuring/simulating thermovoltage using Internal Reference the Internal Reference Junction Module ET: TCi(mea) ET: TCi(sim) ), MC5P Junction Mode: automatically selects the Internal Refer- INTERNAL REFERENCE JUNCTION FOR THERMOCOUPLES ence Junction compensation method. No T/C INT.

  • Page 102: External Reference Junction

    Advanced Operation and Configuration External Reference Junction When using an external Reference Junction, MC5P measures or simulates the T/C Low V thermovoltage using the “ ” terminals in the ET section. If the measuring/simu- ET: TCx(mea) ET: TCx(sim) lating port is set to the External Reference Junction (...
  • Page 103 Additional Information Connection when measuring/simulating Connection when measuring/simulating thermovoltage using a temperature con- thermovoltage using a compensation troller and Reference Junction compen- box and Reference Junction compensa- Entered Entered sation method (also RJ-mode tion method (also RJ-mode 0°C 0°C SENSOR MEASURE & SIMULATE OUTPUT SENSOR MEASURE &...

  • Page 104: Error Situations

    PROBLEM CAUSE • The thermocouple type selected in MC5P (or the instrument under test when MC5P does not correspond with the simulating used thermocouple. thermovoltages) • The selected Reference Junction measures the mode is not in accordance with the temperature/millivolt used wiring.

  • Page 105: Resistance And Rtd Measurement, Connections

    If possible, use 4-wire connection to eliminate the effect of wiring resistance. The special resistance measurement sequence of MC5P eliminates the thermovoltages of the resistance measurement circuit. MC5P continuously checks the connection type during resistance and RTD measurement.

  • Page 106: Using A Compensation Loop

    The result is acceptable, if the resistance and across the compensation loop. If the of the connection wires is low. compensation loop and the connection wires of the resistor are identical, MC5P can compensate for the resistance of the con- nection wires. SENSOR MEASURE & SIMULATE OUTPUT SENSOR MEASURE &...

  • Page 107: Current Measurement Parallel To A Test Diode, Connections

    Additional Information Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode, Connections The impedance of MC5P’s milliampere input is low enough to enable current measure- ment parallel to a test diode in a 20 mA circuit. Connections: Plus Side Test Diode Minus Side Test Diode...

  • Page 108: Parallel Functions In Mc5P

    Advanced Operation and Configuration Parallel Functions in MC5P This chapter explains what kind of simultaneous tasks you can do with MC5P. Every module in MC5P may si- multaneously have their own tasks. Also every available ELECTRICAL AND TEMPERATURE MODULE FOR MC5P...

  • Page 109: Part D, Calibration

    General presentation of what calibration is and the phases of a typical calibration proce- dure. • A description of a calibration procedure using MC5P. • Some application examples on how to perform the calibration of certain instruments. • Creating, editing and deleting Instruments.

  • Page 110: General

    MC5P to a PC’s serial port. Note. MC5P also includes a serial communication protocol option. With the option, it is possible to control MC5P via the COMP/PRT port to perform, e.g. a remotely controlled calibration. The communication protocol specification can be obtained from Beamex.

  • Page 111: Phases Of Instrument Calibration

    One is displayed when starting the calibration. Another when the adjustment utility is started. The third text is displayed when ending the calibration. The guide texts may be entered in MC5P or they may be down- loaded from a PC with a calibration software.

  • Page 112: As Found Calibration

    MC5P supports multiple As Found tests. There is no fixed upper limit for the number of repeats except the available free memory. MC5P does not require you to save any As Found calibrations. If you do not want to save information of the instrument’s state before adjustment, just do the adjustments needed and perform as many As Left calibrations as is needed.

  • Page 113: As Left Calibration

    The As Left calibrations document the state of the in- strument after the possible adjustment. MC5P does not require you to save any As Left calibrations. If the As Found calibration proves to be good and no adjustment is needed, you may omit the As Left calibrations.

  • Page 114: Required Modules For Different Input/Output Signal Combinations

    Calibration Required Modules for Different Input/Output Signal Combinations Consider the type of your instrument before doing a calibration: • What are the input and output quantities/ports? • Is the input signal measured, generated/simulated, controlled or keyed (Input method)? • Is the output signal measured or keyed (Output method)? Use the following tables find out the required modules for each sup- ported input/output quantity and method: Table for choosing the input module...
  • Page 115 General The general principle is: The same module may not be used for both the input and the output signal. There are however some ex- ceptions to that rule: • If the input signal is a current signal measured or generated using the E module, then any quantity with the output method HART may also be connected to the E module.

  • Page 116: Calibrating An Instrument

    Select one of the available instruments by pressing the Select key. Note. If there are a lot instrument data in MC5P’s memory, displaying the list may take a few seconds.

  • Page 117: The Instrument Window

    Calibrate To calibrate the selected instrument, simply press General calibration procedures are discussed in chapter A Cali- bration Procedure Using MC5P on page 110. Some calibration examples are available starting from chapter Examples of Instru- ment Calibration on page 113.

  • Page 118: A Calibration Procedure Using Mc5P

    Start Adjust MENU A typical calibration procedure using MC5P is as follows: We assume you have already selected the instrument to be calibrated and are viewing/editing the selected instrument’s data pages. See Selecting the Instrument to Be Calibrated on page 108 for information on how to enter Calibration Mode and se- lecting instruments for calibration.
  • Page 119 Note. If you are calibrating instruments using off-line method then please keep in mind this: When you upload the results from MC5P to the calibration software, the results are by default also left in MC5P’s memory. To free memory in MC5P by deleting the results, see De- leting Instruments on page 128.

  • Page 120: About Automatic Calibration

    Automatic calibration is possible when MC5P is able to generate/ simulate the input signal. Another way to automate the calibration is allowing MC5P to control a connected external device capable of generating/simulating the input signal, e.g. a POC4 Pressure Out- put Controller connected to MC5P.

  • Page 121: Autocapture Feature

    When autocapture “snatches” the input and output signal values, MC5P emits a beep and the next target value for the input is dis- played. Examples of Instrument Calibration This User Guide has only a few examples of how to calibrate an instrument.

  • Page 122: Pressure Transmitters And Sensors

    This procedure suits all instruments with a pressure input and any kind of electrical output signal. Both the input and output signal range should be measurable with MC5P. To be able to perform an automatic calibration, MC5P needs to have the firmware option re- quired to communicate with the pressure controller.
  • Page 123 E module, connect the pressure output sig- nal to a suitable pressure module. Warning! Working with pressure instruments can be hazardous. Only qualified personnel may use pressure instruments and pres- sure sources. Next… MC5P’s Support for Instrument Adjustment on page 123.

  • Page 124: Temperature Sensors

    This procedure suits temperature sensors no matter if they are RTDs or thermocouples. The sensor’s output signal is measured with MC5P or it is keyed into MC5P. The reference temperature is either measured with MC5P or it is entered or communicated (Input Method Controlled/Meas ) to MC5P.
  • Page 125 With small changes, this procedure should also suit all tempera- ture instruments with a fixed sensor. In that case, use a reference sensor that can be connected to MC5P to measure the input signal and either measure or enter the output signal of the instrument.

  • Page 126: Temperature Indicators And Recorders

    Calibration Temperature Indicators and Recorders This procedure suits Temperature Indicators/Recorders no matter if the sensor is an RTD or a thermocouple. The instruments input signal is simulated using MC5P and the output reading is entered into MC5P. Required modules •...
  • Page 127 Adapt the input signal connections/ settings according to the instruments input signal. When calibrating a temperature instrument with a detachable sen- sor (the input signal is simulated with MC5P), use this example as the source for the input signal part. Next…...

  • Page 128: Electrical Limit Switches

    2. Connect the switch contact to the switch chapter A Calibration Procedure Us- terminals in the E module. ing MC5P on page 110. MC5P does the Prescan if it is enabled. During the 3. Test the connections in Basic Mode if prescan, MC5P searches for approxi- needed.
  • Page 129 Manual Selecting Calibration Method when the input signal is gen- erated/simulated with MC5P means that each pair of actuation/ deactuation points have to be accepted manually. If the prescan stops and displays an error message, try widening the scan range. It is also advisable to have the scan range sym- metrical in relation to the actuation/deactuation points.

  • Page 130: Using External Devices In Calibration Mode

    Controlled/Meas ∗ : The input signal is measured by the external device and communicated to MC5P. In both cases: MC5P sends the set point values to the external device via the communication cable connected to the AUX connector • Calibration Method The Instrument’s...

  • Page 131: Mc5P's Support For Instrument Adjustment

    Calibrating an Instrument MC5P’s Support for Instrument Adjustment MC5P includes a special utility for 11.11.2003 13:22 adjusting instruments. This tool is Input RTD Temperature [ET: Simul] Pt100 α385 100.00 of use when MC5P generates/ °C (ITS90) simulates the input signal or con-...

  • Page 132: Maintaining Mc5P's Instrument Database

    Manual of the software. MC5P’s memory is dynamic. There are no fixed amount instruments and calibration data that you may keep in MC5P’s memory. It all depends on how many calibration repeats and how much history data is kept in the memory.

  • Page 133: Editing Instrument Data

    Editing Instrument Data. Note. There’s also a possibility to create a new instrument based on an Copy instrument already existing in MC5P’s memory. Do this with the Instrument option available in menu. Editing Instrument Data The instrument data pages may be re-edited whenever you want.

  • Page 134: Instrument Input Page

    Calibration Instrument Input Page The input quantity defines which 11.11.2003 13:44 fields are required/visible. Common INSTRUMENT INPUT Pressure fields for all quantities are: Input Method, Input Method Controlled Unit Port 1 INT1C Range Pressure Type Gauge All other quantities except Value Input Port also have the field.

  • Page 135: Instrument Output Page

    CALIBRATION SETTINGS Method Automatic is set to . It Calibration Method Automatic defines how long MC5P waits be- fore saving the input and output Calibration Points Setpoint Delay 5.00 values after input value was Maximum Allowed Calibration Point changed to the next calibration Deviation <...

  • Page 136: Calibration Instructions Page

    Deleting Instruments If you want to free some memory or otherwise do not need certain instrument data anymore, you may remove instruments from MC5P’s memory as follows: To remove all instruments (and their calibration data), open the Menu...

  • Page 137: Viewing Calibration Results

    Viewing Calibration Results Viewing Calibration Results You can open the calibration result windows from two places: Menu View When viewing the instrument window, press Calibration Results (see the leftmost picture below). 11.11.2003 13:30 11.11.2003 13:32 View INSTRUMENT Input RTD Temperature [ET: Simul] Start Instrument Pt100 α...

  • Page 138: Calibration Result Windows

    Calibration Calibration Result Windows The results are displayed in table 11.11.2003 13:33 format and as a graph. There are Output Error [% of span] 0.40 also some additional data display- ing the statistics of the calibration as well as environmental informa- tion that was automatically inserted during the calibration or it was manually entered after the calibra-...
  • Page 139 Appendixes Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option Appendix 2, Technical Data Appendix 3, Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer Appendix 4, Index...
  • Page 140 Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5P HART Option Contents HART and MC5P’s Basic Mode 137 General Connecting to a HART Instrument ..137 MC5P and HART ....... 133 Disconnecting a HART HART Instruments and Beamex’s Instrument ........

  • Page 141: General

    MC5P supports HART Revision 5. Earlier revisions are not sup- ported. MC5P treats the Analog Output (AO) and the Digital Output (PV, Primary Variable) as separate instruments. To calibrate/trim both output signals, an Analog Output instrument and a Digital Output instrument need to be created into MC5P’s instrument database.

  • Page 142: Connecting Mc5P And A Hart Instrument

    Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option Connecting MC5P and a HART Instru- ment How the HART instrument is connected to MC5P depends on the supply power connection and whether there is a test diode con- nected to the transmitter. The following pictures describe the con- nections for each case.

  • Page 143: Using Mc5P As A Hart Communicator

    Connecting MC5P and a HART Instrument Using MC5P as a Hart Communicator If you want to use MC5P MEASURE 2-w xmtr as a Hart communicator without measuring/con- +24V meas/sink trolling the instrument’s V, , HART ® output current, connect Max 60 VDC...

  • Page 144: Hart Communication Settings

    HART Communication Settings Before attempting to communicate 11.11.2003 13:55 with HART instruments it is advis- Pressure Settings P1: INT400MC/-41.400...41.400 kPa able to review MC5P’s HART com- gauge 0.089 munication settings. Open the set- Maintenance tings window by pressing HART Communication...

  • Page 145: Hart And Mc5P's Basic Mode

    (optionally Back Restart Select either the or the key). Note. Measuring the Analog Output (AO) of a HART instrument does not require any special actions. Just connect the Analog Output to MC5P’s current mea- surement terminals in the E module.

  • Page 146: Disconnecting A Hart Instrument

    Device Info window. HART DEVICE INFORMATION The following fields are editable: 3051C Tag, Device ID 1109949 Serial Number 7292301 Serial Number, Manufacturer Rosemount Date, Device Type 3051C Software Version Descriptor 5.3.176 Hardware Revision Message. Date 07.06.1999 Descriptor BEAMEX Message JUST TESTING Close...

  • Page 147: Device Settings

    Close Trimming a HART Instrument in Basic Mode Note that MC5P’s Calibration Mode also includes a possibility to trim HART instruments. Trimming a HART Instrument in Basic Mode is only needed when you do not intend to calibrate and trim the HART instrument.
  • Page 148 Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option For the Digital Output (PV), MC5P opens the Instrument Input Win- Next Page dow for checking/editing the settings. Use Function Key to check/edit the Instrument Output Window data. 11.11.2003 14:43 11.11.2003 14:44...

  • Page 149: Adding A Hart Instrument To Mc5P's Instrument Database

    Notes. The HART instrument’s TAG is assigned to the Device ID field in MC5P. No Position ID is automatically assigned to the instrument. CMX Calibration Maintenance management software as well as QM6 Quality Manager version 1.90a and later support adding instruments cre-...

  • Page 150: Calibrating A Hart Instrument

    MC5P accepts the HART instrument as the instrument to be cali- brated only if its instrument data matches with the data of the instru- ment selected in MC5P.

  • Page 151: The Calibration Procedure

    Output Pressure [E: HART] output quantity and output method. 510.24 Refer to the examples in MC5P mbar User Guide’s Part D. Error 1.00 -0.21 % of span Note. Calibrating the Analog Output (AO) of a HART instrument does not necessar- ily require HART communication.
  • Page 152 • For all other output signals MC5P prompts you to start the communication and select the instrument to be calibrated (re- fer to the picture in chapter Selecting the Instrument to be Calibrated on page 142.
  • Page 153 Input (PV), the window displays the Input Pressure [P1:INT20C] Gauge 1.029 instrument’s input signal measured Output by MC5P. The window dis- Output Pressure [E: HART \ PV] plays the digital output of the instru- 1.021 ment. Trim 0% to: 1.029...
  • Page 154 Appendix 2, Technical Data Appendix 2, Technical Data Contents MC5P General Specifications Modules Pressure Modules (INT & EXT) ..148 Temperature Electrical Module (ET) ... 149 RTD Measurement and Simulation ......149 Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation ......150 Reference Junction Module (RJ) ........

  • Page 155: Mc5P General Specifications

    MC5 General Specifications MC5P General Specifications General Display 96 x 72 mm (3.78" x 2.83"), 320 x 240 pixels, back lit LCD Weight - Base Unit and E module: 2.65 kg (approx. 5.9 lb) - ET Module: 1.40 kg (approx. 3.1 lb) - Internal Pressure Modules: 0.65 kg each...

  • Page 156: Modules

    Appendix 2, Technical Data Modules Pressure Modules (PM & EXT) Internal External Unit Range Resolution 90 Days Uncertainty (±) 1 Year Uncertainty (±) Modules Modules PM B EXT B kPa a 0.01 0.05 kPa mbar a to 1200 0.5 mbar psi a 11.6 to 17.4...

  • Page 157: Temperature Electrical Module (Et)

    Modules Temperature Electrical Module (ET) Function Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty mV generation ± 500 mV 0.001 - 0.01 mV 0.02 % RDG + 4 µV V generation ± 12 V 0.00001 - 0.0001 V 0.02 % RDG + 0.1 mV mA generation ±...

  • Page 158: Thermocouple Measurement And Simulation

    Appendix 2, Technical Data Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation Type Range (°C) Range (°C) 1 Year Uncertainty (±) 0 ... 1820 0 ... 200 ... 2.0 °C 500 ... 0.8 °C 800 ... 1820 0.6 °C -50 ... 1768 -50 ... 1.0 °C 0 ...

  • Page 159: Electrical Module (E)

    Modules Electrical Module (E) Function Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty mV measurement ±1000 mV 0.001 - 0.01 mV 0.02 % RDG + 5 µV V measurement ±50 V 0.00001 - 0.001 V 0.02 % RDG + 0.25 mV mA measurement ±100 mA 0.0001 - 0.001 mA 0.02 % RDG + 1.5 µA...
  • Page 160 General ..........153 Installing MC5 Datalog Viewer ... 153 Communication Settings ....153 File Management ....... 153 Transferring data from MC5P ..153 Saving Data on Hard Disk .... 154 Opening Existing Data Files ..154 Importing and Exporting ....154 Other Utilities ........

  • Page 161: Mc5 Datalog Viewer

    Communication Settings Before connecting to MC5P Multifunction Calibrator, be sure to se- lect the correct Serial Port and Port Speed in the settings menu. Always start using the maximum Port Speed. If communication prob- lems arise, decrease the port speed.

  • Page 162: Saving Data On Hard Disk

    Appendix 3, Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer Saving Data on Hard Disk When saving using the Save or Save As commands, MC5 Datalog Viewer saves the results in its own format (*.lg5). This file format preserves all the changes in the property settings described in chap- ters Chart Properties and Channel Properties.

  • Page 163: Channel Properties

    MC5 Datalog Viewer Property Description Paging Paging ON/OFF If paging is selected, the graph is divided into several horizontal “pages”. - Points per Page How many points is displayed per page. - Current Page A possibility to jump to a certain page. When paging is selected, you can also scroll from page to page as well as to the first and last page using the arrow icons...
  • Page 164 22 Binary Signal Detection 41 Change Rate 50 Display Brightness of the display 5 Charger 26 Brightness 5 Cleaning MC5P 27 Contrast 5 Compensation loop 98 Display Mode 76 Computer Interface 7 Error Display 78 Percentage 78 Scaling 77...
  • Page 165 Editing fields 17 Changing the generated Manual calibration 112 Electrical and Temperature signal 55 Maximum value 50 module (ET) 6 Current 56 MC5P recalibration 26 Electrical limit switch Fine Tuning 55 Measuring calibration 120 Frequencies 60 Current 37 Electrical module (E) 5...
  • Page 166 Minimum value 50 Redundant Saving calibration measurement 53 results 111 Zeroing a pressure Special Filtering 51 Scaling 77 module 36, 80, 81 Special Resolution 51 Selecting the Starting MC5P 11, 30 instrument to be Status bar 14 calibrated 108 Stepping 65...

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