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If the unit is to be returned, it is preferable to use the original packaging and state as clearly as possible, in a note attached to the unit, the reasons for its return. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 3/52...
Part C contains a description of the advanced functions. Part D contains the technical specifications of the MC 50. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 6/52...
A short push switches the unit on. During operation, a short push switches the back-lighting on or off. A long push of 2 seconds switches the unit off. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 9/52...
A real time operating system coordinates the various tasks and manages the keyboard and USB peripherals. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 11/52...
It is possible to cancel the selection at any time and return to the main menu by pressing the ESC key. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net...
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“Power supply loop” field can be changed from OFF to ON using the Down and Up navigation keys. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 13/52...
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Measurement smoothing is active The Tare function is on Setting to scale is on Pulse transmission SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 14/52...
The unit has been stored under unfavourable conditions. The unit has been subjected to severe stress during transportation. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 15/52...
If any liquid enters the unit it may cause irreparable damage. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 16/52...
For all measurement functions, open the measurement window with function key F2 (IN). A rectangle surrounds the top window on the screen. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 17/52...
Connections in the measurement mode are made to the four “IN” terminals on the left half of the unit: SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net...
If loop power supply is on, the connection is made between terminals 4-w and mA. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net...
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In the case of the 0-20 mA range, the scale curve is as follows: x (mA) SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 20/52...
1000 Ohm and “closed” if the resistance measured is less than 1000 Ohm. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net...
0 when the contact is closed and level 1 when the contact is open. The display unit can be in Hz or in Beats Per Minute (BPM). SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 23/52...
“type of probe” using the function and • navigation keys. Select the display unit • Confirm with ENTER. • SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 24/52...
Select the type of cold junction (CSF) used. Enter the temperature of the cold junction in the case of • a programmed cold junction. Confirm with ENTER. • SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 25/52...
The connections in the Transmission mode are made to the four “OUT” terminals located on the right half of the unit: SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 26/52...
If the loop power supply is on, the MC 50 simulates a passive transmitter supplied with 24 V internally. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net...
1 ms to avoid errors in consecutive measurements due to the response time of the resistance simulation function. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 29/52...
The display units may be in Hz or Beats per minute (BPM). Connection of the frequency source generated is between the Hz and COM terminals. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 30/52...
To change the default parameters, press ENTER or enter the Configuration … menu then Pulses …. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 31/52...
To increment/decrement the digit selected, use the Up or Down key of the navigator. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 33/52...
In the case of values predefined as a percentage of full scale, the icon appears on the left hand side of the transmission window. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 34/52...
The default parameters of this mode are displayed on the left hand side of the transmission window. To change these parameters, press ENTER or use the Configuration Mode… menus. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 35/52...
When this mode is active, the icon appears ion the transmission window. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 36/52...
When this mode is active, the icon appears in the transmission window. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 37/52...
• When this mode is active the icon appears in the transmission window. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 38/52...
When one of the relative measurement functions is active, the symbol is displayed on the screen in the measurement window. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 41/52...
C.5.3 Preferences To display the Preferences dialogue box, use the Configuration Setup Preferences… menus. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 44/52...
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Language: used to select the language of the display in menus, dialogue boxes and on-line help. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net...
For other temperatures, temperature thermocouple sensitivity must be taken into account, therefore uncertainty at Temperature T is 0,3 ° C*S(0 ° C)/S(T). SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 47/52...
Temperature coefficient < 5 ppm/ ° C from 0 ° C to 18 ° C and from 28 ° C to 50 ° C. Settling time: < 1 ms. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 49/52...
(compensation for the temperature of the terminals of the unit). o by programming the temperature. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 50/52...
Temperature coefficient < 5 ppm/ ° C from 0 ° C to 18 ° C and from 28 ° C to 50 ° C. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net...
The scale correction function performs a conversion between the physical quantities displayed and the electrical quantities simulated. SIKA - Struthweg 7-9 - 34260 Kaufungen - Deutschland - Tel +49 5605 803 0 - Fax +49 5605 803 54 - info@SIKA.net - www.SIKA.net 52/52...
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