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  • Page 1 PSC4010 Reference Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PSC4010 Reference Manual 1. Introduction ............1 1.1 Customer Service .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction The Martel PSC4010 Multifunction Process Calibrator is a handheld, battery-operated instrument that measures and sources electrical and physical parameters. The calibrator has the following features and functions: • A graphics display. The display can be used to source and measure volts, current, frequency, and to source pulse trains.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    1.3 Safety information Symbols Used The following table lists the International Electrical Symbols. Some or all of these symbols may be used on the instrument or in this manual. Symbol Description AC (Alternating Current) AC-DC Battery CE Complies with European Union Directives Double Insulated Electric Shock Fuse...
  • Page 5 Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury: • Do not apply more than the rated voltage. See specifications for supported ranges. • Follow all equipment safety procedures. • Never touch the probe to a voltage source when the test leads are plugged into the current terminals.

  • Page 6: Calibrator Interface

    2. Calibrator Interface Figure 1 shows the location of the input and output connections on the calibrator, while Table 1 describes their use. HOME – ENTER Figure 1. Input/Output Terminals Table 1: Input and Output Terminals Name Description Source/Measure Terminals for sourcing and measuring voltage, frequency, V, Hz pulse train Source/Measure...

  • Page 7: Main Display

    Figure 2 shows the location of the keys on the calibrator. Table 2 lists the functions of each key. HOME – ENTER Figure 2. Keypad Table 2. Key Functions Name Function Function Keys F1, F2, F3 Used to operate the menu bar at the bottom of the calibrator display.

  • Page 8: Menu Bar

    The display of the calibrator is shown in Figure 3. The menu bar is used to setup the display to perform the desired function. Table 3 explains the different parts of the display: Table 3: Display Functions Name Description Primary Parameters Determine what parameter is going to be measured or sourced.
  • Page 9 [DONE] returns to home menu. Contrast is adjusted using the arrow options, which are available after choosing [CONTRAST]. NOTE: The PSC4010 calibrator offers a wide range contrast adjustment feature to accommodate operation in extreme temperatures. In certain cases making large changes in contrast may render the display difficult to read under normal conditions.
  • Page 10 [DONE]. The [FREQ LEVEL] option is used to adjust the amplitude of the wave. [NEXT] is used to access the contrast main menu, and [DONE] returns to the home menu. The parameter selection menu is called up when [CONFIG] is selected from the main menu. It contains the following options: [SELECT], [NEXT], and [DONE].

  • Page 11: Cursor Control / Setpoint Control

    2.3 Cursor control / Setpoint control The output value can be controlled by the four cursor control arrows on the keypad. By pressing one of the arrows a cursor will be added to the display under the last digit of the output value.

  • Page 12: Using Measure Modes

    3. Using Measure Modes 3.1 Measuring volts, millivolts and frequency The calibrator can measure volts or frequency on these jacks. To make the desired measurements, follow these steps: 1. Select the [CONFIG] option from the main menu. 2. Select the desired parameter for measurement. 3.

  • Page 13: Measuring Ma With Loop Power

    3.3 Measuring mA with Loop Power To test a 2-wire, loop powered transmitter that is disconnected from wiring, use the loop power function. This function activates a 24V supply in series with the current measuring circuit. To use this option proceed as follows: To measure mA with loop power follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 14: Using The Automatic Output Functions

    4.2 Using the Automatic Output Functions There are two automatic output functions, step and ramp. The selected function can be turned on and off using the Output Home Menu. The Automatic Output Function parameters can be set in the Auto Function Menu. Parameters include: 1.

  • Page 15: Simulating A Transmitter

    4.3-1 HART™ Resistor Selection The PSC4010 can be set-up so that the 250 ohm resistor required for Hart™ configuration devices resides inside the PSC4010. Enabling the PSC4010's internal 250 ohm resistor eliminates the need to manually add a series resistor during a Hart™ calibration process.

  • Page 16: Sourcing Volts

    mA 2W SIM 0.00% 4.000 mA STEP MENU LIGHT 4.5 Sourcing volts To source volts follow these steps: 1. Select the [CONFIG] option from the main menu. 2. Choose [VOLTS] from the primary parameters. Switch to input/output control and select output [OUT].

  • Page 17: Sourcing Frequency

    4.7 Sourcing frequency To source a signal use these steps: 1. Select the [CONFIG] option from the main menu and select frequency from the primary parameters. 2. Select output, and than choose the frequency units. 3. Connect the leads to the frequency output terminals as shown in Figure 12. 4.

  • Page 18: Remote Operation

    1. Start Hyper Terminal (located in Accessories/Communications of the Windows Start menu) 2. Select New Connection. 3. For Name enter PSC4010. Select the serial port that the unit is connected to. 4. Enter the above information for port settings. 5. Select ASCII setup from File/Properties/Settings and mark these choices:...

  • Page 19: Changing Between Remote And Local Operation

    6. Select Ok 7. To see if the port works enter *IDN?. This command will return information on the unit. 5.2 Changing Between Remote and Local Operation There are three modes of operation of the calibrator, Local, Remote, and Remote with Lockout.
  • Page 20 Numbers that have up to 15 significant figures and exponents. For example: FREQ_LEVEL? returns 5.000000E-00 Character Response Data (CRD) Data returned as keywords. For example: FUNC? returns DCV Indefinite ASCII (IAD) Any ASCII characters followed by a terminator. For example: *IDN? returns MARTEL, PSC4010, 250, 1.00...
  • Page 21 5.3-4 Calibrator Status Status registers, enable registers, and queues provide status information on the calibrator. Each status register and queue has a summary bit in the Serial Poll Status Byte. Enable registers generate summary bits in the Serial Poll Status Byte. The following is a list of registers and queues along with their function.
  • Page 22 Power On. Set to 1 if power was turned on and off before the Event Status Register was read. Command Error. Set to 1 when the calibrator receives an invalid command. Execution Error. Set to 1 when the calibrator runs into an error while executing is last command.

  • Page 23: Remote Commands And Error Codes

    5.4 Remote Commands and Error Codes The following tables list all commands, and their descriptions, that are accepted by the calibrator. Table 5: Common Commands Command Description *CLS *CLS (Clear status.) Clears the ESR, the error queue, and the RQS bit in the status byte. Terminates pending Operation Complete commands *ESE Loads a byte into the Event Status Enable register.
  • Page 24 Command Description PULSE_CNT? Returns the number of pulses in the pulse train REMOTE Puts the calibrator in remote mode Sets the output for mA simulation SIM? Returns the output of the mA simulation TRIG Starts and stops the pulse train in pulse mode TRIG? Returns TRIGGERED when a pulse train is on.

  • Page 25: Entering Commands

    *IDN? Returns the manufacturer, model number, and firmware revision of the Calibrator. For example: *IDN? will return MARTEL, PSC4010, 250, 1.00 *OPC Enables the Operation Complete setting in the ESR. This setting makes it possible to check if an operations is complete after it has been initialized.
  • Page 26 *OPC? Returns 1 when all operations are complete, and causes program execution to pause until all the operations are complete. For example: TRIG ; *OPC? will return a 1 when the pulse train initiated by TRIG is complete. *RST Resets the state of calibrator to the power-up state. All subsequent commands are held off until the execution of the command is complete.
  • Page 27 For example, if a value for current output is entered that is bigger than the supported range (0-24mA) FAULT? Would return: 103 which is the code number for an entry over range. Refer to the Error Codes table for more information on error code numbers. FREQ_LEVEL Sets the amplitude of the wave used in the Frequency Out and Pulse modes.
  • Page 28 LOCAL Restores the calibrator to local operation if it was in remote mode. Also clears LOCKOUT if the unit was in lockout mode. MEAS Sets the display to measure mode. The command is followed by any of the parameters except for pulse and mA sim, which are source only. Enter DCI for mA, DCV for volts, DCMV for millivolts, FREQUENCY for frequency, and PRESSURE for pressure.
  • Page 29 Sets the output for current simulation. This command also switches the calibrator into mA simulation mode. A number and a unit must be entered after the command. For example: SIM 5 MA sets the current simulation at 5 mA SIM? Returns the output of the current simulation.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    6. Specifications One year at 23°C ± 5°C, unless specified otherwise. Outside of this range the stability of the measurements is ± 0.003% of FS/°C. Table 9: General Specifications Operating Temperature -10°C to 50°C Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C Power 4 X AA batteries;...
  • Page 31 Table 13: Frequency Measurement/Source Range Accuracy (% of reading ± floor) Read 2.0CPM - 600.0CPM 0.05% ± 0.1CPM 1.0Hz - 1000.0Hz 0.05% ± 0.1Hz 1.00KHz - 10.00KHz 0.05% ± 0.01KHz Source 2.0CPM - 600.0CPM 0.05% 1.0Hz - 1000.0Hz 0.05% 1.00KHz - 10.00KHz 0.250% Input voltage amplitude range on frequency is 1V to 20V zero based square wave only.Output amplitude is adjustable from 1V to 20V, and is a square wave with 50% duty cycle.For output frequency, a slight negative...

  • Page 32: Maintenance / Warranty

    Be sure to pack the calibrator securely, using the original shipping container if it is available. To return the product to Martel go to www.martelcalibrators.com and click on the Customer Service link. Download the RMA form and follow the instructions.
  • Page 36 Tel: (603) 434-1433 800-821-0023 Fax: (603) 434-1653 Martel Electronics 3 Corporate Park Dr. Derry, NH 03038 0219895 Rev C 5/11...

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