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PASS PPC-24 VOLTAGE/CURRENT PROCESS-SIGNAL CALIBRATOR OPERATING MANUAL & SPECIFICATIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE UNIT, IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSIDE...
Safety Information Introduction To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury: This Calibrator is used to measure or output 0 to 24 mA DC current loop, and 0 to 20 V DC voltage. The • Never apply more than 30V between any two calibrator cannot be used to measure and source terminals, or between any terminal and earth simultaneously.
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Input/Output Voltage Parameters Function Range Resolution 0 ~ 100 mV 0.01 mV DC V mV Input 0 ~ 20 V 0.001 V 0 ~ 100 mV 0.01 mV DC V mV Output 0 ~ 20 V 0.001 V Loop Power Output 24V DC Input/Output mA Parameters Function...
Specification Specifications are valid for one year and apply between temperatures of +18 and +28˚C. ‘Counts’ refers to increments or decrements of the least significant digit. DC V Input/Output Accuracy± Function Range (% of reading + Counts) 100 mV 0.01 mV 0.02 % + 3 20 V 0.001 V...
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DC mA Input and Output Accuracy± Function Range (% of reading + Counts) 24 mA 0.001mA 0.015 % + 3 Overload Protection 125 mA, 250V fast-acting fuse Percent Display 0%=4mA, 100%=20mA When output is more than 15mA @500Ω, change the Source Mode power supply to external power.
General Specifications 30 V Max. Voltage applied between a terminal and earth or between two terminals Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 60°C Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 55°C Operating Altitude 3000 meters maximum ±0.005% of range per °C for the temperature range -10°C Temperature Coefficient to 18°C and 28°C to 55°C 95% up to 30°C, 75% up to 40°C, 45% up to 50°C, 35%...
International Symbols Symbol Meaning Earth Ground Conforms to European Union Directives (CE marking) Warning! Take note of Safety Recommendations Page 7 www.tester.co.uk | 01642 931 329...
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Explanation of the Front Panel Terminal for 24 V Loop Terminal for mA Measurement Input/Output Negative Terminal (Earth) V ,mV Input/Output Terminal On/Off button V, mV selection mA and mA% selection Input/output selection High value incrementation 10. High value decrementation 11.
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Explanation of the Display Screen 13. Indication of operation in Input Measurement Mode 14. Indication of operation in Output Mode 15. Indication of activation of Auto Power Off 16. Display of the values measured or generated 17. Indicates Calibration Mode 18.
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Operating Instructions DC V Measurement Turn the calibrator on (5) Press the input/output selection button (8) to display "INPUT" (13) Press the V mV selection button (6) to select V DC or mV DC (20) according to the desired measurement range Connect the red test lead to the V terminal (4) and the black lead to the COM terminal (3) Connect the other end of the red test lead to the positive pole of the...
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Operating Instructions DC Voltage Output Turn the calibrator on (5) Press the input/output selection button (8) to display (14) “OUTPUT” Press the V mV selection button (6) to select V or mV (20) according to the desired output voltage Press the adjustment buttons (9), (10), (11), (12), to set the desired value Connect the red test lead to the V terminal (4), and the black lead to the COM terminal (3)
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Operating Instructions DC mA Measurement Measurement of an external current. Turn the calibrator on (5) Press the input/output selection button (8) to display (13) “INPUT” Press the mA–mA% (7) selection button to select mA or mA% (19) according to the desired display. In the mA% mode, the 4-20 mA value will be displayed in the secondary display area (22) Connect the red test lead to the mA terminal (2), and the black lead to the COM terminal (3)
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Operating Instructions Loop Measurement Turn the calibrator on (5) Press the input/output selection button (8) to display (13) “INPUT” Press the mA–mA% (7) selection button to select mA or mA% (19) according to the desired display. In the mA% mode, the 4-20 mA value will be displayed in the secondary display area (22) Connect the red test lead to the LOOP terminal (1), and the black lead to the mA terminal (2)
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Operating Instructions DC mA Output Sourcing mA Turn the calibrator on (5) Press the input/output selection button (8) to display (14) “OUTPUT” Press the mA–mA% (7) selection button to select mA or mA% (19) according to the desired display. In the mA% mode, the 4-20 mA value will be displayed in the secondary display area (22) Press the value setting buttons (9), (10), (11), (12), to set the desired value...
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Operating Instructions Simulating a Transmitter Turn the calibrator on (5) Press the input/output selection button (8) to display (14) “OUTPUT” Press the mA–mA% (7) selection button to select mA or mA% (19) according to the desired display. In the mA% mode, the 4-20 mA value will be displayed in the secondary display area (22) Press the value setting buttons (9), (10), (11), (12), to set the desired value...
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Operating Instructions Auto Shut Off Display all Symbols The default auto shut-off time is 30 minutes. Setting display all symbols: Setting Auto-power off option: Hold (6), then turn on the power Hold (7), then turn on the power It will display all symbols on the LCD Release (7), press (9) to increase or Press any button to exit (10) to decrease value to adjust the time...
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Diagram of the Terminals Circuit Page 17 www.tester.co.uk | 01642 931 329...
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Connecting a Mains Adapter (Accessory) WARNING Connect the mains cord to the adapter Only use the original mains adapter Connect the AC cord to the mains outlet (100 The adapter is intended for indoor use only V–240 V) First, connect the plug of the AC cord to the Connect the DC power supply plug of the adapter mains outlet, then firmly insert the supply plug to the DC terminal of the calibrator...
Maintenance Use only manufacturer-specified spare parts for maintenance. The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents resulting from repairs performed by unapproved repairers. Cleaning Replacing a Fuse Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and gentle detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents. Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the calibrator, Calibration...
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TEST EQUIPMENT | TRAINING | CALIBRATION 01642 931 329 info@pass.co.uk Shop at: www.tester.co.uk PASS Ltd, 1 Wilson Street, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 7AR...
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