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® Reference Temperature Calibrator TA-1200PLAB Technical Manual EM0356-02...
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Note: changes can be introduced to the instrument, altering the information contained in this technical manual. The warranty conditions are available in our sites: www.presys.com.br/warranty...
TA-1200PLAB 1 - Introduction TA-1200PLAB The TA-1200PLAB Calibration Furnace is state-of-the-art in the manufacture and performance of high temperature furnaces for calibration of thermocouples. Its design privileges fundamental technical characteristics in temperature measurement and which are usually the predominant sources of uncertainty in a calibration.
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PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB • TA-1200PLAB calibrator model generates temperatures from 50 ºC (122 ºF) to 1200 ºC (2192 ºF). • Presents 02 inputs for thermocouples that can follow the parameterization of ITS90 or standard tables. • Carries out completely automatic calibrations with or without the use of a computer.
PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB The thermocouple specifications are valid for standard curve. Accuracy values are valid within one year and temperature range of 20 to 26 °C. Outside these limits add 0.001 % FS / °C taking 23 °C as the reference temperature. For thermocouples, using the internal cold junction compensation add a cold junction compensation error of ±...
PRESYS │ Instruments TA-1200PLAB 1.3 - Accessories - Metallic Insert: ORDER CODE Inserts Holes TA-1200PLAB-H IN01 1 x 3/4" 06.04.0075-00 IN02 1 x 1/2" 06.04.0076-00 IN03 1 x 6.0mm and 3 x 1/4" 06.04.0077-00 IN04 3 x 6.0mm and 1 x 1/4"...
Top insulation of the insert (same holes of the metallic insert); In the core of the dry block TA-1200PLAB there is a ceramic tube. Therefore, for safety purposes, the insert and the insulators are separated. A support is sent to protect the block.
PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB 2 - Calibrator Operation When powered on, the calibrator goes through a self-test routine and shows the last adjustment date. In case of failure, it displays a message to indicate error; if that occurs, the instrument should be sent to the manufacturer for repair.
PRESYS │ Instruments TA-1200PLAB 2.1 - Calibrator Menu To select the probe set point or electrical input functions, from the main menu, press the CALIBRATOR button. The following screen is displayed. Fig. 05 - Calibrator Function At the top is shown the probe settings and values.
PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB In the STEP function, a step value can be configured, and the steps can be changed through the up and down arrows. In the Temperature Generation Configuration button , it is possible to change the block setpoint rate in ° C / seconds.
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PRESYS │ Instruments TA-1200PLAB The configuration of the thermocouple calibration coefficients (C0, C1, C2 e C3 corrects the electromotive force (E) given by the linearization table of the thermocouple by the IEC-60751 standard. After correction, the electromotive force of the thermocouple follows this formula: E’...
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PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB The coefficient values can be found in the Reference Sensor Certificate. Fig. 09 - Adding a new Reference Sensor After filling the blanks, click on SAVE button and confirm. The new sensor is now available to be chosen in the list. To edit data from a sensor, select it and press MANAGER button.
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PRESYS │ Instruments TA-1200PLAB 2.1.2 - Input Settings The INPUT menu has the following options: Fig. 11 - Input Menu Options For TC (thermocouple), you must select the thermocouple type and the type of cold junction compensation (CJC): Internal or Manual. In Internal option, the compensation is done internally;...
PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB 2.1.2. - Input Connections Diagrams Fig. 13 - Input Connections 2.1.3 - Saving Current Configuration (Memory Manager) The TA Series calibrators admit several special functions that may become of frequent use. In these situations, it is useful to store such settings in the instrument in order to save time.
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PRESYS │ Instruments TA-1200PLAB Fig. 14 - Data Logger In configuration menu (icon , you can edit the background color of the chart, color and line thickness, sampling rate (in seconds) and set the x (time) and y (measurements) axis of the chart.
PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB 2.3 - Help Desk The calibrator allows viewing of videos and documents. The videos can be viewed while a calibration is performed and are intended to assist in the use of the calibrator. The documents can be calibration procedures or instructions that can be stored and viewed on the calibrator itself.
PRESYS │ Instruments TA-1200PLAB Fig. 16 - IP Address 3.3 - Services In the SERVICES bar, the user can configure the communication types of the calibrator, among other settings. The options are • REMOTE ACCESS - Access options via WEBSERVER (Remote Server) and via VNC (Virtual Network Computing) •...
PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB To verify the IP address press the button indicated below. Fig. 17 - TA Calibrator Web Server In the Web Server, you can monitor the calibrator screen, change the setpoint and see the auxiliary input readings.
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PRESYS │ Instruments TA-1200PLAB *IDN? Description: Instrument Identification Parameters: --- Response: Manufacturer, ID, Serial Number, Software Version *CLS Description: Cleans error list. Parameters: --- Response: --- CALibration:DATE:LAST? Description: Shows last calibration date Parameters: --- Response: <AAAA>,<MM>,<DD> e.g.: 2018,05,30 CALibration:DATE:NEXT? Description: Shows nect calibration date Parameters: --- Response: <AAAA>,<MM>,<DD>...
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PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB Error when configuring and reading auxiliary input = "0x00A"; Error when trying to set auxiliary input = "0x00B"; Error reading configured auxiliary input = "0x00C"; Error trying to activate control = "0x00D"; Error trying to disable control = "0x00E";...
PRESYS │ Instruments TA-1200PLAB Parameters: --- Response: --- SYSTem:LOCal Description: Go to local mode Parameters: --- Response: --- SYSTem:REMote Description: IGo to remote mode Parameters: --- Response: --- 3.4 - System In the SYSTEM tab you can configure the calibrator volume, adjust the touchscreen, calibrator identification, language, printer and security options.
5 - Recommendations as regards Accuracy of Measurements PRESYS Temperature Advanced Calibrators are instruments of high accuracy level, requiring the observation of all the procedures described in this section, in order to achieve the necessary conditions to get the accuracy levels during the calibrations.
PRESYS │ Instruments TA-1200PLAB The meaning of clearance between the sensor and the respective well should be understood in a subjective way and common sense is very important. Thus, the sensor should enter the insert well (both completely clean) in such a way to stay snugly enough so that it cannot move or swing inside but it should not enter by force to get jammed.
6.3 - PID Control Parameters The TA-1200PLAB temperature calibrator has a PID control algorithm to calculate the block control output. The dry block stability and response time features are related to the PID...
The measurement zone of this equipment is 10 cm from the bottom of the insert outwards. The TA-1200PLAB calibrator has three independent controls acting on three heating zones to guarantee any desired temperature profile on your isothermal block. All measuring and differential thermocouples used in the instrument are of noble metals to ensure the best temporal stability.
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PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB Choose the test set points. As default, the tested temperatures in factory are: 300, 600, 900 and 1100 °C. If necessary, you can prioritize other points or ranges for gradient adjustment. Let the two standard thermocouples touching the bottom of the well. Set the test temperature and wait until it stabilizes (at least one hour).
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TOP and BOTTOM set points it is possible to gradually reduce this temperature difference. To adjust the values, go to the TA-1200PLAB main menu and enter in SETTINGS menu. Enter the tab SYSTEM and select ADJUSTMENT/CAL.
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PRESYS Instruments TA-1200PLAB Fig. 20 - Gradient adjustment Note that because the differential thermocouples BOTTOM and TOP are far from the test thermocouples inserted in the insert, the ratio of setpoint changes to the error produced in the gradient is not one-to-one, but must be searched by repetitive execution of this procedure until reach the desired gradient.
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