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- Page 1 User Manual PCAL300 Loop Calibrator (Source and Measure)
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Page 2: Safety Information
Safety Information Users should use the calibrator in accordance with the instructions in the Manual, or the protective measures provided by the calibrator may be damaged. The Company is not responsible for any damage caused by failure to follow the safety warning information provided. “... - Page 3 • Please follow all safety steps of the equipment. • Do not use a damaged calibrator. Check the housing of the calibrator for cracks or missing plastic parts before use. Pay special attention to the insulation around the connector. • Select the correct function and range according to the measurement requirements. •...
- Page 4 Get to Know the Calibrator...
- Page 5 Figure 1. Overall diagram Figure 2. Input/output terminals Input and output terminals 5.2 Buttons Figure 2 shows the input and output terminals of the calibrator. Figure 3 shows the calibrator buttons. Table 3 explains their f unctions. Table 2 explains their purpose. 2.
- Page 6 Table 3. Button Functions Button name Description Power button Power on/off MEASURE/SOURCE Input/output state switching Output waveform Output waveform selection of current output automatic waveform switch button Output START button Start/stop button for automatic waveform output in the output current function 5, 7 Output setting button Output setting position increase/decrease...
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Page 7: Display Screen
5.3 Display screen a: Output status mark b: Input measurement status mark c: Main display area for measurement/output data d: Automatic sawtooth wave mode output current mark e: Measurement/output data polarity indicator f: Auto-stepping mode output current mark g: Automatic triangular wave mode output current mark h: Output current automatic waveform operation mark i: Output setting position indicator j: Output current percentage data polarity indicator... - Page 8 Preparations ◼ Operating precautions Safe use of the calibrator ⚫ When using the calibrator for the first time, be sure to read the safety information listed in Section IV. ⚫ Do not open the instrument housing. To inspect or repair the instrument’s internal components, please contact the seller from whom you purchased the product. ⚫...
- Page 9 Ambient humidity: 20%-80%; use the instrument under non-condensing conditions ⚫ Use it in a flat and horizontal area ◼ Do not use the instrument in the following environment ⚫ Places directly exposed to sunlight or close to heat sources ⚫ Places close to mechanical vibrations ⚫...
- Page 10 closed tightly before using the calibrator. Caution ⚫ To prevent the risk of liquid leakage or battery explosion, install the positive and negative poles of the battery correctly. ⚫ Do not short-circuit the battery. ⚫ Do not disassemble or heat the battery, or throw the battery into a fire. ⚫...
- Page 11 Step 4: After replacing the batteries, close the battery door tightly again. ◼ Power on/off Press the Power button to turn on the calibrator when the power is off; press the Power button for 2 seconds to turn off the calibrator when it is on.
- Page 12 7.1 Output DC current (active) Step 1: connect leads to the target equipment ⚫ Connect the black lead to the output mA-end and connect the red lead to the output ‘mA+’end. ⚫ Connect the other end of the two leads to the signal end of controlled equipment and meanwhile ensure the correct polarity of the terminal.
- Page 13 measuring range; Parameter '100' means: When pressing the〔〕/〔〕key, the output value increases/decreases by 100% of the measuring range; Note: When the measuring range is 0-20mA, 25% span means 5mA; when the measuring range is 4-20mA, 25% span means 4mA. When the measuring range is 0-20mA, 100% span means 20mA; when the measuring range is 4-20mA, 100% span means 16mA.
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Page 14: Config〕Key
〔CONFIG〕key; Use the 〔〕/〔〕/〔〕/〔〕key to set step length required(1-200S); press〔ZERO〕key to keep and set. Then press 〔CONFIG〕key to exit the setting interface. Step 3: Press 〔START〕 key to start the automatic step output current, and by this time 〔RUN〕 signal on the display screen is lighted. Step 4: Press 〔START〕key to stop the automatic step output current when the user is going to end the automatic step output current. - Page 15 7.1.3 Output current automatic triangular wave output mode Step 1: Press 〔 〕 key and switch the function to DC automatic sawtooth wave mode in the state of output current function. By this time, symbol on display screen is lighted. Step 2: Press 〔CONFIG〕...
- Page 16 Figure 7. Output DC current (passive) Step 2: Press 〔MEASURE/SOURCE〕key and switch the state into the output state, and the ‘SOURCE’, ‘LOOP’, ‘mA’ characters on display screen will be lighted. By this time, it is the APC DC output function. Step 3: Press 〔FUNC〕key and switch the function to passive DC current output.
- Page 17 ⚫ The instrument might be damaged or staff might be injured if the line is wrongly operated or wrong operation is conducted during the process of measurement. Therefore, you should pay as much attention as possible when you are performing measurement operation. Prompt ⚫...
- Page 18 8.2 Measure DC current Step 1: Ensure that the measurement lead is disconnected from the equipment under test. Step 2: Press the 〔MENSURE/SOURCE〕 button to switch the state to measurement, and the display screen 〔MEASURE〕 will light up at this moment. Step 3: Press the 〔FUNC〕button to switch to the DC current function, and the mA character of the display screen is lighted at this moment.
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Page 19: Factory Settings
Step 1: Ensure that the measurement lead is disconnected from the equipment under test. Step 2: Press the 〔MENSURE/SOURCE〕 button to switch the state to measurement, and the display screen 〔MEASURE〕 will light up at this moment. Step 3: Press the 〔FUNC〕button to switch to the DC current function, and the mA and the mA and LOOP characters of the display screen are lighted at the same time. -
Page 20: Default Factory Settings
Setting range: 0-3600 seconds; 0 indicates that the automatic backlight turning off is cancelled. Other values indicate that the instrument backlight is turned off after the corresponding time. Step 3: Press the 〔ZERO〕button and save the setting when there is the sign of “SAVE” in the display screen. 9.3 Flashlight time setting Step 1: Press the 〔MEASURE/SOURCE〕and the “LTOF”... - Page 21 10 Replace Battery or Fuse Warning The test lead wire must be removed from the calibrator before opening the battery door in order to avoid electric shock. The battery door must be closed tightly before the calibrator is utilized. Be cautious ◼...
- Page 22 Maintenance 11.1 Cleaning the calibrator Warning The specified replacement parts should be used and water is not allowed to enter the shell for the purpose of avoiding personal injury or damage to calibrator. Be cautious Solvents or abrasive cleaners are not allowed in order to avoid damaging plastic lenses and shells. Clean the calibrator with a soft cloth dipped in water or mild soapy water.
- Page 23 12 Index Used within one year after calibration, 23 ℃± 5 ℃, 20-70% RH, accuracy within the Input measurement function range of ± (%setting value + character)] Measurement Measurement Measurement scope Resolution Accuracy Remarks range function Input resistance: about 1MΩ -30.000V～30.000V 0.001V 0.02%+2mV...
- Page 24 Used within one year after calibration, 23 ℃± 5 ℃, 20-70% RH, accuracy within the Analog output function range of ± (%setting value + character)] Output Measurement Output scope Resolution Accuracy Remarks function range In the case of 20 mA, maximum load is 1000Ωresistance, When the transmitter is simulated, 30mA...
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