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MicroCal PM200 System


High Accuracy Multifuntion Calibration System
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INTRODUCTORY NOTE
ATTENTION : THIS MANUAL MUST BE REFERRED TO INSTRUMENTS WITH SERIAL NUMBER 0019811. This publication contains operating instructions, as well as a description of the principles of operation, of MicroCal PM200 (Multifunction Calibration System). This information covers all models of the instrument, including the basic equipment and its options and accessories. For all instructions and information relevant with MicroCal 200 base Calibrator please refer to the Instruction manual n. MM850216 ver.7 or successive. This manual is a complete USER GUIDE, providing step-by-step instructions to operate MicroCal PM200 in each of its designed functions. The information contained in this publication is derived in part from proprietary and patent data of Eurotron Instruments. This information has been prepared for the sole purpose of assisting operating personnel in the efficient use of the instrument. The publication of this information does not convey any right to use or reproduce it for any other purpose than in connection with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment described herein. The instrument uses sophisticated analog and digital technologies. Repair and service require highly qualified personnel. Eurotron will supply, on request, all pertinent instructions and procedures for service and calibration. Eurotron specialists will be glad to give any technical support you may require. The instrument is powered by the internal group of four Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries installed into the MicroCal 200 base unit. An external battery charger module, with power voltage set at 100, 115 or 230 Vac, is supplied as a standard with the above unit. Always check battery charger data with the available mains supply voltage. ! IMPORTANT NOTE ! INSERT THE FLUID OUTLET TUBE IN THE "VENTILATION OUTPUT" CONNECTOR ON THE PRESSURE MODULE ; OTHERWISE THE OVERPRESSURE VALVES AND THE FLUID OUTLET WILL NOT BE ACTIVE. ! WARNING ! DON 'T APPLY A PRESSURE HIGHER THAN 125% FULL SCALE TO THE CALIBRATOR . IF AN EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, HIGHER THAN THE STATED ONE, IS APPLIED , PERSONNEL MAY RECEIVE INJURIES THAT COULD , IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES BE LETHAL . FURTHERMORE, POSSIBLE SERIOUS DAMAGES CAN OCCUR TO THE INSTRUMENT, THE USER S SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT. ! WARNING ! DO NOT USE LIQUID. USE ONLY AIR OR NON -CORROSIVE, NON - OXIDANT NON -CONDENSATING AND NON -EXPLOSIVE GASES AS PRESSURE MEDIA. DIFFERENT FLUIDS COULD SERIOUS DAMAGE THE PNEUMATIC COMPONENTS AND THE INTERNAL SENSORS. ! WARNING ! THE INTERNAL HAND PUMP IS ABLE TO GENERATE PRESSURE UP TO 20 BAR WITHOUT CONSIDERING THE EXTERNAL COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO IT: TAKE CARE USING IT. ! IMPORTANT NOTE ! FOR A CORRECT USE OF THE PRESSURE MODULE, IT WILL BE CONNECTED TO A MICROCAL 200/200+ CALIBRATOR USING FIRMWARE VER . 4.000 OR SUCCESSIVE. IF THIS CONDITION DOESN T TAKE PLACE, USE THE ENCLOSED PC SOFTWARE FLASH UPG OR CONTACT EUROTRON TECNICAL DEP. TO RECEIVE THE FLOPPY DISK . THE UPGRADE OPERATIVE PROCEDURES ARE DESCRIBED IN MICROCAL 200 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (CAT. MM850215 VER . 7 OR ABOVE IT).

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CONTENTS
1 PERFORMANCE
1.1 1.2

Specifications--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Instrument codes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9

GENERAL FEATURES
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12

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Input and output flexibility--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Firmware ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 External pressure sensors ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 Digital interface---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Scale factor function --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Square root function --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Pressure measurement damping --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Data logger mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 CALPMAN application software------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Power supply ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 Case ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Report of calibration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION


4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12

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Power supply ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 Microcontroller----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Firmware ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16 Built-in pressure transducers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 External pressure transducers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Auxiliary V and mA input----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Pneumatic assembly-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Built-in hand pump----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Volume adjuster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Ventilation valve --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Pressure inputs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Ventilation output ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

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6.1 6.2 6.3

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Pneumatic connections ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Electrical connections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Switch input connection----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

OPERATION
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.6.1 7.6.2 7.6.3 7.7 7.8 7.9

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Power "ON"--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Display slot swapping------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Display slot scrolling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Configuration review (status)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Autorange----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Parameter or sensor selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Sensor configuration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Scale factor configuration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 How to set a 4/20mA sensor as External pressure ------------------------------------------------- 31 Pressure measurement damping --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 InP data memory-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 Pressure switch test--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34

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7.10 Pressure module setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35 7.11 Zero function -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36 7.12 Pump pressure/vacuum mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 7.13 Leak test-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 7.13.1 Leak test setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 7.13.2 Leak test operation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38 7.14 Installation of an external pressure sensor ---------------------------------------------------------------38 7.14.1 Table DownLoad software ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------39 7.14.2 Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39 7.14.3 How to operate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39 7.15 UserCalPM: User calibration program ------------------------------------------------------------------40 7.15.1 Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40 7.15.2 How to operate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41

APPLICATIONS

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8.1 How to prepare the pneumatic circuit -----------------------------------------------------------------------43 8.1.1 Connecting to a pressurized circuit----------------------------------------------------------------------43 8.1.2 Using the built-in hand pump -----------------------------------------------------------------------------43 8.2 How to verify a pressure Trx------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44

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CALPMAN - APPLICATION SOFTWARE DIGITAL INTERFACE MAINTENANCE

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10.1 Communication protocol from MicroCal PM200 to a PC-----------------------------------------------48 11.1 Faulty operating conditions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------56 11.2 Protections----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------57 11.2.1 Logical protections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------57 11.2.2 Electronic protections----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------58 11.2.3 Pneumatic protections --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------58 11.3 Recommendations -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------58 11.3.1 General recommendations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------58 11.3.2 Safety recommendations -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------58 11.5 Storage --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------59 11.6 Spare parts & Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------59

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CERTIFICATES

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12.1 Warranty terms ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------61 12.2 Letter of conformity -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------61

APPENDIX
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EMC Conformity---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------63

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PERFORMANCE

MicroCal PM200 Pressure Module is designed to be connected to standard MicroCal 200 or MicroCal 200+ realising a portable, compact, rugged and accurate multifunction calibration system (MicroCal PM200 System).

MicroCal PM 200 System The high accuracy Pressure Module is designed to operate together with standard MicroCal 200 calibrator extending the overall performances (see MicroCal 200 bulletin n. 08-44) to relative (gauge), absolute and differential pressure measurements and calibrations. The Microcal PM200 System represents the most advanced, powerful and versatile portable indicatorsimulator available on the market today for measurements and simulations of : millivolt volt milliampere (active and passive loop) ohm temperature with thermocouples temperature with resistance thermometers frequency pulse pressure

All most common pressure technical units are selectable through a simple keyboard procedure. The leather case contains both the Pressure module and the Signal calibrator and is extremely useful for a practical use since it allows to leave one hand free for instrument under test tuning. A standard 19 rack format is available on request for installation in laboratory calibration work station. Pressure Module and MicroCal 200 communicate through a dedicated digital port simplifying base calibration and service.

MicroCal PM200 Pressure Module The Pressure Module has been developed using a microcontroller technique to combine high flexibility of performances with a special procedure of calibration using computerised methods and storing into memory the relevant calibration data. The relative / differential pressure measurement uses a temperature compensated silicon piezoresistive transducer individually characterised for linearity and temperature coefficient. The individual sensor temperature/linearization matrix data are stored in a non-volatile EEPROM resident in the module. In order to make the calibration activity easy the PM200 System can be specified with an internal single or twin pressure transducer up to 20 bar and, as an option, with a built-in hand pressure pump, a volume adjuster for fine control, a ventilation valve for pressure release and a pressure port.

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As it is important that the maximum pressure for the device under test is not exceeded, a safety LIMITS function may be selected to automatically block the pumping action at the desired set pressure. An external pressure transducer can be connected for pressure up to 700 bar. The case made in Alluminium, has the front panel extremely rugged if you install the 20 bar built-in hand pressure pump. The Pressure Module is powered by the Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries installed in the MicroCal 200.

MicroCal 200 Indicator-Simulator You can use your laboratory MicroCal 200 with an easy firmware upgrade from your Personal Computer and connecting the Pressure Module. Both pressure and electrical parameter readings are indicated on the high contrast graphic LCD display installed on MicroCal 200. The required pressure technical unit can be selected through a simplified procedure. The selection of the operative mode is made on the standard keyboard of the MicroCal 200 through dedicated menu-driven procedures.

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Specifications

Pressure and P ranges: See table C Electrical and temperature ranges: Signal Calibrator see MicroCal 200 Instruction Manual cod. MM850216 active and passive loops direct operations Pressure Module inputs from 0 to 30.0000 Vdc from 0 to 22.0000 mA with active and passive loops direct operations Overpressures: 125% of f.s. without losing the calibration characteristic for the active sensor Pressure media: Internal sensors compatible with non-reducing, non-oxidant, non-condensing and non-explosive gases External sensors Gauge: sensors compatible with all 316SS gases Differential: wet/wet sensors with 35 bar maximum line pressure Pressure connections : Quick release coupling Accuracy (built-in sensors) : 0.05% rdg between 0% and 100% f.s. The zero error is 0.006% f.s. of the active sensor in use.
The relative accuracy shown are stated for 90 days and includes non-linearity, histeresis and repeatibility. The average temperature coefficient, inside the temperature compensated range, is 0.002% of reading per C (w.t.r. +23C / +73F).

Accuracy (external sensors) : (0.1% f.s. + 1 digit) between 0% and 100% f.s. Accuracy (mV, V and mA module input) : (0.05% rdg + 0.01% f.s.)
The relative accuracy shown are stated for 90 days and the operative conditions are from +0C to +40C (+32 F to +104 F). Outside the above temperature band, the temperature drift is 0.005% / C

Inpendence (voltage channel): > 1 M Shunt (current channel): < 60 Maximum voltage input (voltage channel): 50 Vdc Maximum current input (current channel): 50 mA Shortcircuit protection (loop power supply): Fuse + Electronic Overcurrent protection (current channel): Fuse Maximum load (passive loop): 900 at 20mA Keyboard selectable technical units: mbar, bar, Pa, kPa, MPa, kg/cm 2, kg/m 2, psi, mmH2O, cmH2O, mH2O, torr, atm, lb/ft2, inH2O, inH2O4, ftH 2O, inH2O4, mmHg, cmHg, mHg, inHg, custom. Scale factor and square root: for direct flow measurement Response time:

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2 readings per second nominal Display: The graphic LCD display installed in the MicroCal 200 Power supply : From MicroCal 200 through the interface cable System autonomy: 4 hours without printing and backlight Data memory: up to 1500 data records. It can be extended up to 300000 data records using the PCMCIA memory card installed in the MicroCal 200+ EMC compliance: EN 50082-2 (March 1995) directive Operating temperature: from -5 C to +50 C (+23F to +122F) with dry fluid Temperature compensated range: from +0 C to +45 C (+32F to +113F) Thermal error: Every instrument is calibrated at 23 C 1 C (73F 1F). Storage temperature: from -20 C to +60 C (-4F to +140F). Case: Pressure module : Aluminium Signal Calibrator : Injection moulded ABS with internal metal coating in compliance with EMC System: Leather case to contains all the system External dimensions: 250 x 60 x 172 mm (module only) 250x156x172 mm (PM system) 270x170x267 mm (PM system + leather case) Weight: net 3 kg (module only) 7 kg (PM system)

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Instrument codes

MicroCal PM200 cat. 3222 - A - B - C - D - E - F - G


The multifunction Pressure calibrator require a MicroCal 200 to operate. The base MicroCal PM200 System is equipped with pressure sensor(s) and supplied with a set of fast coupling connectors, a TTL/RS232 adapter (BB530001), a leather carrying case, a Report of Calibration and an Instruction Manual.

Table A - Signal Calibrator 0 None (customer has one MicroCal 200 available) 2 MicroCal 200 MAV (MicroCal 200 without Tc & Rtd measuring and all generation capabilities) 4 MicroCal 200 MAV+ (MicroCal 200 without measuring and generation of Tc and Rtd) 6 MicroCal 200 cat. 3916 8 MicroCal 200+ cat. 3918 Table B - Signal Calibrator mains power supply 0 None (only for A=0; the pressure module is powered by Microcal 200) 1 120 V USA plug 2 230 V Schuko plug 3 240 V UK plug 4 230 V European plug 5 100 V USA/Japan plug Table C - Pressure Module - Internal Sensors (only for non-reducing, non-condensing, non-oxidant and non-explosive gases) 0 No internal sensors only external sensors capabilities 1 Dual from -0.8 to 2 bar (30 PSI) and from 0.8 to 20 bar (300 PSI) automatic selection (Gauge and differential). 2 Single from -0.8 to 2 bar (30 PSI) (Gauge) 3 Single from -0.8 to 20 bar (300 PSI) (Gauge) 4 Dual from -0.8 to 2 bar (30 PSI) (Gauge and differential) 5 Dual from -0.8 to 20 bar (300 PSI) (Gauge and differential) 6 Dual from 0 to 2 bar (30 PSI) and from 0 to 20 bar (300 PSI) automatic selection (Absolute and differential). 7 Single from 0 to 2 bar (30 PSI) (Absolute) 8 Single from 0 to 20 bar (300 PSI) (Absolute) 9 Dual from 0 to 2 bar (30 PSI) (Absolute and differential) A Dual from 0 to 20 bar (300 PSI) (Absolute and differential) Z Special Table D - Hand Pumps 0 None 1 Built-in 20 bar (300 PSI) pressure pump 2 External 10 bar (150 PSI) cylinder type pump (F3280004) 3 External -0.8 bar (-10 PSI) cylinder type pump (F3280005) 4 External 14 bar (210 PSI) pliers type pump (F3280001) 5 Built-in from -0.8 to 20 bar (300 PSI) pressure and vacuum pump 6 External 2 bar (30 PSI) pliers type pump (F3280003) 7 External 20 bar (300 PSI) pliers type pump (F3280002) 8 External 350 bar (5000 PSI) oil pump (F3280008) 9 External 700 bar (10000 PSI) oil pump (F3280009)

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Table E - Accessories 0 None 2 BSP kit (use 22 if you need two kits) each kit include: n.1 1/8" BSPM (EE170067) n.1 1/4" BSPM (EE170069) 4 NPT kit (use 44 if you need two kits) each kit include: n.1 1/8" NPTM (EE170068) n.1 1/4" NPTM (EE170070) 6 Electrical signal test lead kit (EE300040) 8 Rilsan tube holder (EE170066) + 2m Rilsan tube F6/4 mm (EE370048) A CalpMan software for PC (BB260097) C LinMan software for PC (BB260096) E LogMan software for PC (BB260095) G TTL/RS232 isolated adapter (BB530004) L External impact printer (BB490000) Table F - External pressure sensors 0 No External pressure sensors 1 35 bar (500 PSI) (Gauge) 316SS (EE830050) 3 70 bar (1000 PSI) (Gauge) 316SS (EE830051) 5 150 bar (2000 PSI) (Gauge) 316SS (EE830052) 7 350 bar (5000 PSI) (Gauge) 316SS (EE830053) 9 700 bar (10000 PSI) (Gauge) 316SS (EE830054) E Barometric (from 750 mbar to 1150 mbar) G 175 mbar (2.5 PSI) (Differential) wet/wet * L 350 mbar (5 PSI) (Differential) wet/ wet * N 1 bar (15 PSI) (Differential) wet/ wet * P 10 bar (150 PSI) (Differential) wet/ wet * R 20 bar (300 PSI) (Differential) wet/ wet * Z Special Table G - Report of Calibration 1 Eurotron Report

* Maximum line pressure 35 bar

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2.1

GENERAL FEATURES
Input and output flexibility

An advanced flexibility of performance has been achieved using the microcontroller technique. Each instrument, through a menu-driven procedure, allows simultaneous measurement of pressure (gauge, absolute or differential) and of electric and thermoelectric signals according to MicroCal 200 multifunction a two channel multifunction calibrator. The microcontroller performs linearization and temperature compensation of the piezoresistive pressure sensor using the characterization data stored in the pressure module memory. The operative set-up mode is simplified by a sequence of menu pages that only require <Select> and <Enter> instructions. A full set of operators' notes are memory stored allowing a direct operator's assistance and instruction. Any relevant instruction may be recalled through the <Help> key. One or two pressure sensors can be installed inside the pressure module according to the customers requirements. Different ranges of external pressure sensors are also available to be connected directly with the MicroCal PM200 pressure module to extend the pressure range up to 700 bar. The pressure module can be equipped, on request, with a built-in pressure/vacuum pump from -0.8 to 20 bar complete with ventilation valve and volume adjuster. It is possible to display simultaneously the generated pressure value and the electrical input signals to achieve eg. the automatic inspection of pressure transmitters.

2.2

Firmware

The operating system firmware handles all logic instructions to the internal peripheral circuits, performs the direct communication with MicroCal 200 and controls the electropneumatic circuits. The application system firmware is resident on the non-volatile memory (EEPROM) of the microprocessor chip. It is used to store the installation parameters (auto-calibration data, program data, etc.).

2.3

External pressure sensors

A 12 pin connector, assembled on the left-side, is used to connect external sensors. It is possible to have a direct connection with one of the available (see table F par. 1.2) sensors for absolute, gauge or differential measurement. Using the same connector makes possible the connection with pre-linearized current (active and passive loop) and voltage output.

2.4

Digital interface

A dedicated digital port is used by the Pressure Module to communicate with MicroCal 200 through a 25 pins connector on the rear panel. A multipolar cable with 2 connectors, is supplied as a standard. A full bi-directional TTL level digital interface for communication with computerised systems is available. A RS232 adapter with galvanic insulation is available on request.

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2.5

Scale factor function

Easy menu-driven set-up to read or simulate electrical signal values in terms of engineering units. Four programmable alphanumeric characters are available on the display to show the parameter symbol (i.e. mbar, mmwc, etc.). The display on MicroCal 200, will indicate the scaled input value.

2.6

Square root function

It can be programmed during the set-up procedure to obtain direct readings of flow from an P transmitter signal. The display limits (on MicroCal 200) are -9999 and +30000.

2.7

Pressure measurement damping

To allow measurement of unstable input signals using a special algorithm based on a programmable digital low pass filter.

2.8

Data logger mode

Data logging can be performed automatically. Simply key-in the interval time and the system logs, all required readings are completely unattended. After recording, data can be transferred, via the serial port, into a PC with a text format or compatible format with the most common spreadsheets such as Lotus, Excel, Paradox, etc. This allows data to be easily accessed and displayed in agreement with the users existing report format. However used, the instrument information is available, organized, accurate and verified for all record keeping requirements. Flash memory and PCMCIA card extend the memory storage capability practically without any limits (more than 300.000 data records with 1 MBytes PCMCIA card).

2.9

CALPMAN application software

The MicroCal PM200 System is the ideal calibration system to be used as part of a company in compliance with ISO 9000 series of standards for quality management. A supporting software for DOS and Windows (CalpMan - Calibration Procedure manager) is available to transfer a selection of calibration routines from a PC to the internal memory of the equipment in order to simplify the field calibration activity by selecting the required Tag number. CalpMan can handle the following pieces of information : Tag identification code Tag auxiliary pieces of information Operator/Inspector name Programmable test points Next calibration date Programmable scaling Linear and square operation

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Damp and damp band setting Automatic error capture Error band

The serial number of the equipment, the date and the time are automatically entered, using the internal real time clock, during the calibration activity. The calibration data (before and after data) will be memory stored and transferred back to the PC to document the inspection activity that allows to build a quality control chart/data bank from a single calibration sheet to a detailed historical report.

2.10

Power supply

The MicroCal PM200 system can operate using an external charger circuit and an internal rechargeable battery. MicroCal PM200 basic module provides, through the digital interface connector, the dc voltage levels for the circuitry of the pressure module. The system can operate from mains line continuously without removing the battery

2.11

Case

The leather case is designed for an easy hand held operation and transport. The instrument case is rugged and designed to improve the compliance with EMC. The system case, made in shock-resistant and rugged material, is protected from any electric interference. It allows the use of the instrument in three different ways : Portable and table top with standard leather case for an easy transport and use. Portable and table top with optional leather case with an accessory site for a very practical use. Panel or rack mounting (DIN cut-out) with the special optional kit.

2.12

Report of calibration

Each module is factory calibrated against Eurotron Standards, that are periodically certified by an International recognised Laboratory to ensure traceability, and shipped with a Report of Calibration stating the nominal and actual values and the deviation errors. Every external pressure sensor, supplied successively by the MicroCal PM200 order, had a dedicated Report of calibration. A special calibration report can be supplied on request.

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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

The MicroCal PM200 system consist of two main sections : a signal calibrator module (it is possible to use a MicroCal 200 or a MicroCal 200+ indifferently) and a Pressure Module. The MicroCal PM200 Pressure Module for MicroCal 200 and MicroCal 200+ consists of an aluminium rugged and compact case, a mother board with all basic functions, a daughter board for the auxiliary and power circuits, one or two built-in pressure sensors, an optional built-in 20 bar pressure pump complete of volume adjuster and ventilation valve. The two sections of the MicroCal PM200 System (the Pressure Module and MicroCal 200) are joined together using a 25 pin flat cable and they are inserted in a special leather case, with shoulder strap, supplied as a standard accessory. The leather case is also extremely useful for a practical use since it allows to leave one hand free for instruments under test tuning. A dedicated digital port allows the communication with MicroCal 200 universal calibrator. The communication between the two sections is allowed by a flat cable supplied as a standard accessory. The case of the pressure module is aluminium made to improve the compliance with EMC and to increase the rugged feature of the system. A standard 19" rack format kit is available on request for installation in a laboratory calibration work station.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The MicroCal PM200 System block diagram is shown below :

MicroCal 200 / 200+ Multifunction Signal Calibrator

P reference

25 pins interface conector PRESSURE MODULE PM200

Ventilation Valve

Solenoid Controller

Power Supply Microcontroller

Low pressure Input

Pneumatic Assembly
see pneumatic drawing

PH sensor PL sensor A/D Converter and Analog switch

High pressure input

Hand pump

Volume Adjuster

Ventilation output

External transducer input

Auxiliary V / mA input

Power Supply Microcontroller (CPU + memory) Input circuits Pneumatic assembly Internal pressure sensors Hand pump

4.1

Power supply

The system is powered by a group of 4 rechargeable batteries installed inside the MicroCal 200 calibrator. The batteries are charged using an external power supply module. The pressure module is powered by MicroCal 200 internal rechargeable batteries through the 25 pin flat cable. The voltage (approximately 5 Vdc) is connected to the input of a switching circuit to generate the reference voltages for the pressure transducers, the analogic and digital circuits. The power supply circuit, is also configured as a voltage multiplier to generate a voltage of 24 Vdc for the final output stage operating both into active or passive loops. The above voltage levels are required to work with an external load up to 900 to supply the external current loop.

4.2

Microcontroller

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The MicroCal PM200 system has 2 independent microprocessor systems. One, installed on the MicroCal 200 calibrator module, handles all the logic functions of the system, the communication with the pressure module, drives the digital keyboard and the display, performs the linearization for non linear electrical signals, compensates for the reference junction temperature and for the electrical input and output channels. The second one, installed in the pressure module, handles all the logic functions of the instrument, performs the linearization for pressure transducers, compensates for the reference junction temperature, drives the digital display and acknowledges all the operators instructions. The core of the circuit is a single-chip microcomputer that uses HCMOS technology to provide the low power characteristics and high noise immunity of CMOS plus the high speed operation of HMOS. The microprocessor includes a 2kbytes EEPROM memory (to maintain the sensor data linearization) and is interfaced with MicroCal 200 using a dedicated serial communication interface. A non-volatile memory is used to maintain the other data (the external sensor data linearization, the application firmware, the instrument setting data, ecc.).

4.3

Firmware

The operating system firmware handles all logic instructions to the internal peripheral circuits and performs the computation of the linearization equations. The application system firmware is resident on the non-volatile memory (EEPROM) of the microprocessor chip.

4.4

Built-in pressure transducers

MicroCal PM200 pressure module can have 1 or 2 piezoresistive pressure sensors with a built-in temperature sensor. The linearity and temperature compensation data are memory stored into EEPROM.

4.5

External pressure transducers

A 12 pin connector, on the left side of the module, is used to connect external sensors: MicroCal PM200 is able to connect external piezoresistive pressure sensors for absolute, gauge and differential measurements up to 700 bar. Sensors are full-characterised for linearity and temperature. They are supplied by Eurotron with a PC software to download the data matrix into EEPROM using the serial interface. An extended number of sensors are available by Eurotron to extend the pressure ranges of the MicroCal PM200 system. All sensors are supplied complete with 2 meters of cable and a 12 pin connector. MicroCal PM200 is able to use pre-linearized current (with active and passive loop) and voltage outputs connecting them to the auxiliary input.

4.6

Auxiliary V and mA input

The pressure module is designed with an auxiliary voltage and current input for general purpose: up to 22 mA active and passive current loop and voltage up to 30 Volt. Using the MicroCal PM200 sale factor function, it is possible to visualize the input signal with the desired scale and engineering unit.

4.7

Pneumatic assembly

The pneumatic Pressure module assembly, see the following figure, can be divided into two main blocks :

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the first block includes input/output quick release connectors, one or two pressure sensors, the electrovalve used for pressure switching and to protect the system and the two overpressure valves ; the second pneumatic block includes the pressure / vacuum pump, the volume adjuster, the micrometric needle valve and the pressure/vacuum electronic switching unit.

The two pneumatic electrovalve are connected with Rilsan tubes to make the system compact and rugged.
From Solenoid Controller To Microcontroller

Low pressure input Electro valve 1

Overpressure valve 1

LP Sensor
Electro valve 2

Overpressure valve 2

HP Sensor

Electronic switching unit

High pressure input

Ventilation valve

Ventilation Output

Volume adjuster

Pump

NOTE : THE 2 AUTO-RESETTING OVERPRESSURE VALVES ARE USED TO PROTECT THE INTERNAL PRESSURE SENSORS. THEY ARE SET AT 125% OF THE SENSOR FULL SCALE. TO RESTORE THE VALVES IT IS NECESSARY TO EMPTY THE PRESSURE CIRCUIT.

4.8

Built-in hand pump

The pressure module can be supplied complete with an internal vacuum/pressure hand pump, a volume adjuster and a ventilation valve. The pump is piston type with a pressure/vacuum electronic switch to generate pressure from -0.8 bar to 20 bar. The pump has a brass body and a stainless steel stem. It doesnt need any maintenance operation but, if necessary, use only lubricating grease. Don't use condensing gases or any gas containing dust and particles. Don't use corrosive, oxidant or explosive gases. They could damage the valves and the pressure switch. When the pump is not used, leave the piston stem pushed-in to avoid any possible deformation of it. To reach a pressure higher than 15 bar it can be normal to make an effort using the pump. The pump is able to generate pressure up to 20 bar: pay attention using it in order to save the low pressure components connected.

4.9

Volume adjuster

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The volume adjuster is used for a fine regulation of the pressure in the pneumatic test circuit. The regulator consists of a brass body interlocked with a fine threaded stainless steal stem for a stable and fine positioning of the piston connected to it. For a correct use, follow the same recommendation and maintenance instruction as the built-in hand pump.

4.10

Ventilation valve

The ventilation valve is used to discharge the gas from the pneumatic circuit proportionally. Remember to use it for slowly discharges to avoid possible damage to the sensors and to the pneumatic components connected to the testing circuit. If the MicroCal PM200 system is connected with external pressure sources, first disconnect the pressure module from the circuit; after this operation open the ventilation valve (the quick coupling connectors are auto-blocking type: they close the pneumatic circuit automatically).

4.11

Pressure inputs

Two quick coupling auto-blocking pressure connectors are assembled on the module front-panel: PORT1 (HP) and PORT2 (LP) connectors. They are stainless steel made and a complete connector kit is supplied with the module for connections with the test circuit. PORT1 pressure input is used to measure and to generate gauge or absolute pressure. PORT2 is used only as low pressure input for differential measurements.

4.12

Ventilation output

A quick coupling auto-blocking pressure connector, used for ventilation output, is assembled on the module left-side. It is stainless steel made. A connector complete with 3 meters of tube is supplied with the module to permit the gas outlet when the operator uses the ventilation valve, or when the secure valves are active.

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PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK

Remove the instrument from its packing case and remove any shipping ties, clamps, or packing materials. Carefully follow any instruction given on any attached tags. Inspect the instrument from scratches, dents, damages to case corners, etc. which may have occurred during shipment. If any mechanical damage is noted, report the damage to the shipping carrier and then notify Eurotron directly or its nearest agent and retain the damaged packaging for inspection. A label, on the back of the instrument case, indicates the serial number of the instrument. The serial number is also shown on the display when you switch the instrument on. Refer to this number for any inquiry for service, spare parts supply or application and technical support requirements. Eurotron will keep a data base with all information regarding your instrument.

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CONNECTIONS

MicroCal PM200 system, is designed to calibrate pressure transducers, transmitters, pressostats, security valves and pressure systems using the internal pressure sensors in the -0.8 to 20 bar range. It is also able to use gauge, absolute and differential external pressure transducers to increase the measuring range up to 700 bar. External pressure transducers are supplied with a 2 meters cable and a high quality, rugged 12 pin connector. MicroCal PM200 system, is used to calibrate : Pressure - Voltage devices Pressure - Current devices and systems Voltage - pressure transducers Current - pressure transducers Pressure - Pressure transducers Pressostat Analog and pressure gauges

Output pressure ports

Hand pump

Ventilation valve

Volume adjustment

6.1

Pneumatic connections

The following figure shows some of the most common connection of the MicroCal PM200 system, to calibrate the typical pressure devices.
Pressure to Voltage transducer calibration Pressostat under test Pressure switch test Device under test

P
COM NO/NC Pin.11 Pin.24 External contact input

P V
+ Pressure output

Pressure output

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Device under test

Pressure to Current transducer calibration with passive external loop

Device under test

Pressure to Current transducer calibration with active external loop

P
-

P
Pressure output

+ Pressure output

External pressure Device under test P V + V External transducer up to 700 bar P

Pressure to Voltage transducer calibration up to 700 bar using an external transducer

External pressure Device under test with active current loop P I + I + Pin 3 Pin 4 Reference pressure transducer with active current loop P

Pressure to Current transducer calibration using a standard transducer

WARNING TEST CIRCUITS USING PRESSURE HIGHER THAN 10 BAR , COULD BE INJURIOUS FOR PERSONNEL : PAY ATTENTION TO IT.

WARNING USING EXTERNAL PRESSURE SENSORS WITH PRESSURE HIGHER THAN 10 BAR , INSTALL THE SENSORS DIRECTLY ON THE PLANT. DO NOT USE EXTENSION TUBES.

6.2

Electrical connections

The pressure module has a circular 12 pin connector, on the right side, used either for the connection with external transducers or for voltage (30 V f.s.) or for active and passive current loop (22 mA f.s.) measurements.
1= Power supply 24 Volt 2= Volt Input 3= mA Input 4= GND 7 6 5= 0V Supply ext. Transducer 6= -SIG ext. Transducer 7= +SIG ext. Transducer 8= -5 Volt Supply 9= -5 Volt Feedback 10= 0V Feedback 11= -Temp 12= +Temp

1 2 3 9 10 4

8 12 11 5

MicroCal PM200 mA input channel can operate directly on active and passive loops. This means that the instrument has an internal power supply able to compensate for the voltage level present into the loop. If the internal power supply is connected to a short circuit or if the load requires more than 22 mA, a message Overrng will be displayed simultaneously with an acustic intermittance signal.

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If the internal power supply is connected to a load higher than 900, a message "Overload" will be displayed and an acustic intermittance signal will set up the error condition. If the current or the voltage inputs measure a value higher than the limits, the message "Overrng" will be displayed. The internal power supply uses an electronic circuit to limit the maximum output current to 25 mA and a fuse, to preserve itself from external overvoltage and overcurrent.

Passive loop This type of connection is to be used when the external loop is not equipped with the loop power supplied. The calibrator can be, as an example, connected directly to a recorder, controller , etc. with input circuits configured for current measurements.

Active loop This type of connection must be used when the external loop is equipped with its loop power supplied. The power supply is not required to be disconnected. The loop circuit must be opened and Microcal PM200 connections are placed in series on the loop. The following figure shows some examples of input/output wiring of the instrument:
ACTIVE EXTERNAL LOOP (current measurements) PASSIVE EXTERNAL LOOP (current measurements)

Trx

P.S.

TRX

Pin 4

Pin 2

Pin 2

Pin 1

ACTIVE EXTERNAL LOOP (voltage measurements)

PASSIVE EXTERNAL LOOP (voltage measurements)

Trx

P.S.

TRX

Pin 4

Pin 3

Pin 4

Pin 3

Pin 1

The signal inputs are mainly designed to connect calibrated pressure transmitters with pre-linearized output to be used as reference for calibrations.

6.3

Switch input connection

The flat cable of the MicroCal PM200 system has an auxiliary male 25 pin standard connector to permit the connection with pressostat and termostat switches. The external contact input (pin 11 and pin 24)

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allows to perform the special calibration automatic routine in order to calibrate the mentioned components. See the MicroCal 200 calibrator module for more information and recommendations.

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OPERATION

All the procedures and programming operations on MicroCal PM200 system, can be made using MicroCal 200 keyboard and display. This manual describes only the operations or instructions relative to the pressure capability added with the Pressure module to the system. For other configurations and operation procedures, please refer to the MicroCal 200 instruction manual (cat. MM850216 version 07 or later). The instrument should be used in environments where the temperature does not exceed the specified limits (from -10C to +55C) and where the relative humidity is lower than 95% NOTE: ALL NUMERIC VALUES SHOWN IN THE FIGURES OF THIS MANUAL ARE INDICATIVE AND LISTED AS AN EXAMPLE. During the set-up and memory loading remember that the instructions of the manual related to key operations have the following meaning: <A> + <B> Press the <A> key and keeping the pressure on it, press then the <B> key. <A>, <B> Press in sequence first the <A> key and then the <B> key. If an operative message (eg. Instrument config, Set, Esc, etc) is displayed under the <NUM> or <LAMP> or <RAMP> key this instruction can be entered pressing the correspondent key.

7.1

Power "ON"

! IMPORTANT NOTE ! FOR A CORRECT USING OF THE PRESSURE MODULE, IT WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A MICROCAL 200/200+ CALIBRATOR USING FIRMWARE VER . 4.000 OR SUCCESSIVE. IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT VERIFIED , USE THE ENCLOSED PC SOFTWARE FLASH UPG OR CONTACT THE EUROTRON TECNICAL DEP. TO RECEIVE THE FLOPPY DISK . THE UPGRADE OPERATIVE PROCEDURE ARE DESCRIBED IN THE MICROCAL 200 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (CAT. MM850215 VER . 7 OR SUCCESSIVE).

To power the instrument on press the <ON> key; the following indication will appear for few seconds.
PL FS 2000mbar PH FS 20000mbar

MicroCal 200
Version S/N 4.000 0010880

NOTE : IF THE PRESSURE MODULE IS CONNECTED , THE THEIR RANGES IN THE FIRST ROW .

DISPLAY INDICATES THE INTERNAL SENSOR INSTALLED AND

The instrument will run an auto-diagnostic routine for the self-checking of critical circuits and components. The serial number, the version number of the firmware installed on the instrument and the next calibration date are important pieces of information for servicing activities. To achieve a better performance in terms of accuracy wait at least for 5 minutes for the instrument to warm up. When possible avoid using the display back-light in order to save the charge of the battery and to limit the heating inside the instrument, so that you can obtain most accurate results.

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The instrument is ready for measurement with the previously selected operating mode with, for example, the following indication:
I IN AL OL mVL mV Tc K 68 C Rji

0.478
O OUT AL OL

1088.4
Men and option area

Active display Indicator

Annunciators area

Upper slot display Lower slot display

The MicroCal PM200 system is able to visualise simultaneously on the display, two of the three I/O cannels : Pressure input, Signal Input or signal output. Make reference to par. 7.2 and 7.3 for scrolling and swapping operations among the channels. Some graphical symbols could be displayed on the 'annunciators area' or in the 'option area' of the display. They have special meanings. These symbols are : RAM card (PCMCIA) inserted Low battery indication Pump vacuum mode selected Pressure module connected Switch input status The external battery charger unit is connected to the mains line NOTE : ALL
THE KEYBOARD OPERATION ARE PERFORMED ON THE ACTIVE SLOT DISPLAY.

SLOT DISPLAY, PRESS THE

TO ACTIVATE THE DESIRED <IN -OUT> KEY IN ORDER TO VISUALISE THE TWO ARROW INDICATOR ON THE SLOT.

7.2

Display slot swapping

If the < > key is set for the swap mode (see par. 8.6 on MicroCal 200 instruction manual), the operator can swap the indication displayed in the upper slot with the indication in the lower slot ; eg. from the displayed page indicated below:
IIN P InP

0.478

mVL mV PH

1088.4
P InP

mbar

Press the <

> key to obtain the following indication:

1088.4mbar
mVL

PH

I IN

0.4780 mV

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If the <

> key is set for the scroll mode, the operator can swap the indication displayed in the upper > keys.

slot with the one in the lower slot pressing <Shift> + <

7.3

Display slot scrolling

If the < > key is set for the scroll mode (see par. 8.6 on MicroCal 200 instruction manual), the operator can scroll the channel displayed in the lower slot of the display with the pressure channel (if the PM200 pressure module is connected); eg. from the displayed page indicated below:
IIN O OUT

0.478

mVL mV

1088.4
IIN

Press the <

> key to obtain the following indication:

0.748

mVL mV

P InP

147.80 mbar

PL

If the < <

> key is set for the swap mode, the operator can scroll the channels pressing <Shift> +

> keys.
M O D U L E ' MESSAGE WILL BE DISPLAYED . MODULE

NOTE : IF THE PM200 PRESSURE MODULE IS NOT CONNECTED , A 'N O NO

7.4

Configuration review (status)

Press the <STATUS> key to obtain a sequence of pages with the relevant header. Please, refer to MicroCal 200 instruction manual (par. 8.5) to complete the following information. Input P status A typical indication will be the following:
Rst InP Cnv MIN MAX MED : : : : : 0.30 mbar 0.015 % 0.20 0.40 0.30 Input P status PL

+ 0.10 mbar -

Information related respectively to: -I n P I Actual operating mode, measured value and technical unit -C n v C % of full scale -M i n M minimum value -M a x M maximum value -M e d M median value with actual positive and negative deviations

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The Minimum and Maximum values can be reset using the <Rst> key. Press the <STATUS> key to enter the pages relevant to the internal status as it follows: Input P Internal status Information related respectively to: sensor range (internal and external sensors); Battery voltage; Serial number of the pressure module; Firmware version number Next calibration date (only when programmed)
Internal status InP PL F.S.: 2000.0mbar PH F.S.: 20000.0mbar Pext F.S.: 1# no availab. mbar Battery :5.00 V Pressure Module S/N 0013288

vers. 1.000

Press the <t> key to display the sensor IDs (if applicable) assigned at the pressure sensor.
Internal status InP PL ID: SN 000000 PH ID: SN 999999 Pext ID: -------------------Battery :5.00 V Pressure Module S/N 0013288

vers. 1.000

Press the <t> key to display the values (if applicable) measured by the pressure sensor.
Internal status InP PL : 200.0 mbar PH : No active mbar Pext : 1# No active mbar Battery :5.00 V Pressure Module S/N 0013288

vers. 1.000

Scale factor X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 Set Status Five pressure input scale factor configurations can be reviewed. A typical indication will be the following:
X1 Set status InP Type : PH% Pext ID: #1 -----------Low : 0.000 % High : 100.000 % Low x: 0.000 High x: 500.000

Fun : linear E.U. : mbar Prst : none

Type: Pext ID : Low: High: Low x: High x: Fun: E.U.: Prst :

internal sensor external sensor ID pressure signal - zero pressure signal - full scale display scaled zero indication display scaled full scale indication linear or square Symbol of the engineering unit Select the various preset values for scaling function

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Press any <s > or <t > key to select the next or the previous display of the five pages of "X" s t pressure input status.

7.5

Autorange

If 2 internal pressure sensors with different ranges are installed, it is possible to activate the autorange function. This function switches automatically the pneumatic circuit of the PM200 pressure module towards the correct internal pressure sensor to perform a better accuracy and to preserve the low range sensor. Press the <Men> key to obtain 'Autorng on' menu message. Press <Autorng> to toggle between On- and -Off- state, to activate/disable the function. The message "ARN" will appear on the active slot display.

7.6

Parameter or sensor selection

To select the pressure parameter or the sensor required by the application, in any measuring or simulation mode, follow the procedure indicated below: Switch the instrument -ON-; Select the required -InP- mode using the <IN-OUT> key (pointer on the relevant mode) Press the <SELECT> key to obtain eg. the following menu page indicating all pressure ranges and sensors available for the measurement channel:
Set Type X Esc Set InP Type

PL PH Pext PL-PH PH-PL PE-PL PL-PE PE-PH PH-PE X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

PL PH Pext PL-PH PH-PL PE-PL PL-PE PE-PH PH-PE

low pressure sensor high pressure sensor external pressure sensor differential between low and high pressure sensor differential between high and low pressure sensor differential between external and low pressure sensor differential between low and external pressure sensor differential between external and high pressure sensor differential between high and external pressure sensor

Press <s > <t > or < > < > cursor keys to select the required sensor; s t Press the <ENTER> key to memory load the selection; the instrument will return to the previous operative mode with the new selected parameter or sensor; By pressing the <ESC> key, instead of the <ENTER> one, the instrument will not acknowledge any variation and will return to the previous parameter or sensor.

7.6.1

Sensor configuration

This procedure is automatically enabled only when the relevant channel is programmed for pressure measurements. Press the <SELECT> key to enter the procedure obtaining the sensor men page, as it follows :

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Set Type X

Esc

Set InP Type

PL PH Pext PL-PH PH-PL PE-PL PL-PE PE-PH PH-PE X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

Select the required pressure parameter moving the cursor using <s > <t > or < > < > cursor s t keys. Press the <Set> key to obtain, for example, the following indication :
Set Esc Set Pressure PH

E.U. : mbar Pext ID: 1# -----------

E.U. Pext ID

(engineering unit) (external sensor)

= =

mbar, bar, mmH2O, custom to abilitate one of the five pre-set sensors

Press <s > and <t > keys to select the required parameter to be adjusted; s t Press the <SET> key to enable the selected parameter adjustment; Press <s > and <t > keys to select the required application configuration; s t Press the <ENTER> key to memory store the new selection; Press the <ESC> key twice to return to the operative mode.

7.6.2

Scale factor configuration

The scale factor mode is a method to read or to simulate pressure signal values in terms of engineering units. Five factors scale set-up are available for pressure channels. Switch the instrument <ON> Select the required -InP- channel using the <IN-OUT> key Press the <SELECT> key to obtain the menu selection page
Set Type X Esc Set InP Type

PL PH Pext PL-PH PH-PL PE-PL PL-PE PE-PH PH-PE X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

Press the <s > <t > or < >< > cursor keys to select X1, X2, .....X5 program s t Press the <Set> key to enter the configuration page of the Xn program
Set Esc X1 Set Fun. :linear E.U. :mbar Prst :none

Type : PL% Pext ID: #1 ---------Low : 0.000 % High : 100.000 % Low X: 0.0 High X: 400.0

Each parameter can be adjusted upon the application requirement. Press the <t > key to select the "Type" of parameter/range t Press the <Set> key to abilitate the parameter/range selection Press the <s > or <t > key to select the required parameter/range among: s t

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PH%, PL%, PH%-PL%, PL%-PH%, PE%, PE%-PL%, PE%-PH%, PL%-PE%, PH%-PE%. Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting and to memory store the new selection Press <s > and <t > keys to select the other required parameters using the same procedure s t indicated above. Pext ID This parameter permits to enable and to set voltage (30V f.s.) and active or passive current loops (20mA). You can connect and linearize the output signal from any commercial analog pressure transmitter. Low, High These parameters are expressed as a % of the full scale of the selected pressure sensor. If the operator selects the differential measurement (eg. PH%-PL%), he should also consider the full scale of the highest pressure sensor. Prst Selects the various presets for scaling functions among : none, 0-10 V, 15 V, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA. A typical numeric adjustment of a page is the following one:
Num Esc Low X value

0.00000
Set the required value using the in-line single-digit mode or the direct numeric entry mode pressing the <Num> key to obtain the following indication:
Num Esc Low X value )

Enter value: (

0.00000
In this case the required number and decimal point position must be entered using the numeric keyboard Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge and to memory store the new setting Press <Esc> to return to the previous page or to reject the new set-up. The Engineering Unit (E.U.) can be set using a continuous scrolling , with the last four keys, of all characters indicated in the following table :

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Library of characters

! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 / . ,

8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C

O N M L k J I H G F E D

P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [

g f e d c b a \ _ ^ ]
... . ..... . ..... . . .

h i j K l m n o P q r s

. . .... . . . . .... . .

) | ) z y x w v u t

After each adjustment press the <ENTER> key to memory store new data

7.6.3

How to set a 4/20mA sensor as External pressure

Special 4/20mA external sensors are available from Eurotron. These sensors can be connected to the standard External sensor port on the left of the pressure module. A quick procedure to set the MicroCal PM200 parameters for your sensor is the following: Switch the instrument <ON> Select the required -InP- channel using the <IN-OUT> key Press the <SELECT> key to obtain the menu selection page
Set Type X Esc Set InP Type

PL PH Pext PL-PH PH-PL PE-PL PL-PE PE-PH PH-PE X1 X2 X3 X4 X5

Press the <s >, <t > or <t >, <u > cursor keys to select X1 program s t t u Press the <Set> key to enter the configuration page of the X1 program
Set Esc X1 Set Fun. :linear E.U. :mbar Prst :none

Type : PExt% Pext ID: External mA Low : 19.943 % High : 99.719 % Low X: 0.000 High X: 10.000

Each parameter can be adjusted upon the application requirement. Enclosed to the Eurotron External sensor you have the Low and High value to be used for a correct sensor installation. Press the <t > key to select the "Type" of parameter/range t

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Press the <Set> key to enter in parameter/range selection Press the <s > or <t > key to select the PExt% parameter/range s t Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting and to memory store the new selection Press Press Press Press the <t > key to select the "Pext ID" parameter/range t the <Set> key to enter in parameter/range selection the <s > or <t > key to select the External mA parameter/range s t the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting and to memory store the new selection

Press the <t > key to select the "LOW" parameter/range t Press the <Set> key to enter in parameter/range selection A typical numeric input page is the following one:
Num Esc Low value

0.00000
Set the required value using the in-line single-digit mode or the direct numeric entry mode pressing the <Num> key to obtain the following indication:
Num Esc Low value )

Enter value: (

0.00000
In this case the required number and decimal point position must be entered using the numeric keyboard. Input the declared Low value eg. 19.943 Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge and to memory store the new setting Press the <t > key to select the "HIGH" parameter/range t Press the <Set> key to enter in parameter/range selection Set the required value using the in-line single-digit mode or the direct numeric entry mode pressing the <Num> key to obtain the following indication:
Num Esc High value )

Enter value: (

100.000
In this case the required number and decimal point position must be entered using the numeric keyboard. Input the declared High value eg. 99.719 Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge and to memory store the new setting Press the <t > key to select the "LOW X" parameter/range t Press the <Set> key to enter in parameter/range selection Set the required value using the in-line single-digit mode or the direct numeric entry mode pressing the <Num> key to obtain the following indication:

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Num

Esc

Low X value )

Enter value: (

0.00000
In this case the required number and decimal point position must be entered using the numeric keyboard. Input the Low scale value eg. 0.000 [bar] Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge and to memory store the new setting Press the <t > key to select the "HIGH X" parameter/range t Press the <Set> key to enter in parameter/range selection Set the required value using the in-line single-digit mode or the direct numeric entry mode pressing the <Num> key to obtain the following indication:
Num Esc High value )

Enter value: (

10.0000
In this case the required number and decimal point position must be entered using the numeric keyboard. Input the High scale value eg. 10.000 [bar] Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge and to memory store the new setting Press Press Press Press the <t > key to select the "Fun." parameter/range t the <Set> key to enter in parameter/range selection the <s > or <t > key to select the Linear parameter/range s t the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting and to memory store the new selection

Press the <t > key to select the "E.U." parameter/range t Press the <Set> key to enter in parameter/range selection The Engineering Unit (E.U.) can be set using a continuous scrolling , with the last four keys, of all characters available eg. bar Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting and to memory store the new selection Press Press Press Press the <t > key to select the "Prst." parameter/range t the <Set> key to enter in parameter/range selection the <s > or <t > key to select the none parameter/range s t the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting and to memory store the new selection

7.7

Pressure measurement damping

The system is equipped with a special algorithm to allow measurements of an unstable input signal. The average weight is programmable from 1 to 255 through the general configuration set-up procedure described in par. 8.5 in the MicroCal 200 instruction manual. The appropriate setting should be based on a practical test taking into consideration that to a high programmed weight corresponds a high average effect.

7.8

InP data memory

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Are available up to 20 memory steps to store the input configuration of the pressure channel (sensor type, engineering unit, etc.). The operative instructions are described in the MicroCal 200 instruction manual.

7.9

Pressure switch test

When you activate this function the instrument will record the values in which the pressostat contact will change its state (i.e. when the contact closes and when the contact reopens). To enable this function press the <MENU> key until you reach the following menu:
Instrument Config. P InP I IN

0.478

mVL mV

100.0
Set Pag Esc 28/02/93 18:12:26 dmy none n.open

PL mbar

Press the <Instrument config.> key to obtain:


Instrument config. ID name: 1 Baud : 9600 Printer: disable

Date : Time : Date fmt.: Cnt fnct.: Cnt state:

Move the cursor with the <t> key to select the "Cnt fnct." line, press <Set> and with <s> or <t> keys select "swtc InP". The pressure output of MicroCal PM200 must be connected to the pressure input of the pressostat and the switch terminal of the pressostat must be connected to the 25-pin connector located on the digital communication flat cable on the rear panel of the instrument.

Pressure input

Pressostat
no/nc Contact switch

Ext contact input (25 pin connector)

Press the <ENTER> key. Move the cursor with the <t> key to select the "Cnt state" line, press <Set> and with <s> or <t> keys select: "n. open" or "n. close" depending on the normal state of the pressostat switch. Press the <ENTER> key twice. Press the <IN-OUT> key to select the channel that must be used depending on the choice previously made (switch InP) Press the <MENU> key until you reach the following menu:

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Swt I IN On P InP

0.478

mVL mV

100.0
Swt Off ******** ********

PL mbar

Press the <Swt On> key to enable the switch test routine. At first the display will show:
Rst Swtc P InP mbar mbar

100.0

PL mbar

Use the PM200 system built-in pump and the micrometric refilled valve to increase and decrease the pressure in the circuit. When the condition of a change in the state of the pressostat switch is reached, the instrument will record the value in which the transition occurred. Moreover, when the pressostat switch returns to the original position the instrument will record the other value in which this new transition occurred.
Rst Swtc P InP Swt Off 100.0 98.0 mbar mbar

100.0

PL mbar

In order to reset the recorded values for a new check press the <Rst Swtc> key.

7.10

Pressure module setting

To enable this function press the <IN-OUT> and the < > keys till the pressure channel (InP) will be visualized on the lower slot display. Press the <MENU> key several times till you get the following menu:
Set Mod P InP I IN

0.478

mVL mV

100.0
Set Esc : : : : : auto 0 mbar 22000.0 mbar enable 0.000 % Set mode function

PL mbar

Press the key correspondent to the <Set mod> message.

Tare mode Tare Safety band Protect PL Zero Mod.

Tare mode

The tare function parameter allows to lay an offset (tare) to be added to the visualized pressure reading. The following values are possible : auto= when selected, is considered the currently indicated value as the Tare value. manual= when selected, it is necessary to enter manually the required tare value in the following parameter (Tare).

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Tare Safety band

it allows to insert the tare value for the manual Tare mode. allows to insert the maximum pressure value which can spring from the inner pump. When this value is overcome, the system automatically disconnects the pump from the pneumatic circuit. This function allows to activate the automatic protection of the low range pressure sensor (PL). If it is selected, an 105% overpressure applied to the PL sensor, will disconnect automatically the sensor from the circuit. The high range sensor (PH) will remain connected anyway in order to monitor the pressure and restore the circuits if the pressure should go back to values which can be measured by the sensor. Disabling the function, permits to force the pressure measurement using the PL sensor. Note: if the function is activated and the display visualizes the message PL Prot, the protection is active. It is possible to try to resume the system, by pressing the <Shift> + <Status> keys. This parameter sets the % value (max 20% f.s.) of the active sensor full scale value to be used when the zero mode function is performed (see following par.). Note: Zero Mod. parameter can be programmed if a single sensor is active, if the selected sensor is available, and if the pressure module firmware is 1.004 or successive. Otherwise the message N/A will be displayed.

Protect PL

Zero Mod.

WARNING THE HIGH RANGE SENSOR IS ALWAYS CONNECTED TO THE PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT. DO NOT EXCEED THE LIMITS OF THE PH SENSOR TO PRESERVE IT FROM PERMANENT DAMAGE.

Press Press Press Press

the <t > key to select the Zero Mod. parameter. t the <Set> key to enable the parameter selection . the <s > or <t > key to select the required parameter. s t the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting and to memory store the new selection.

7.11

Zero function

The sensors installed inside the pressure module are temperature compensated. In any case changes of the temperature outside the characterisation limits or a using time very long, they can cause a zero drift to the sensor. Every time the operator desires to have a very accurate pressure measurement or a leak test, it is recommendable to perform a zero function. This function is applicable only if in the pneumatic circuit there is a pressure value close to the Zero Mode value (maximum 3 mbar). To enable this function press the <IN-OUT> key to select the display pressure slot. Press the <MENU> key several times till you get the following menu:

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Set Mod P InP

Zer Mod

I IN

0.478

mVL mV

100.0

PL mbar

Press the <Zero mod> key to reset the measurement of the selected sensor. This value is EEPROM memorised and can't be deleted switching off the PM200 system.

Note: Fast zero mode enable is possible pressing <Shift> + <Select>

7.12

Pump pressure/vacuum mode

This function allows to switch the internal pneumatic circuit to use the built-in pump as a -0.8 bar vacuum pump or as a 20 bar pressure pump. To enable this function press the <IN-OUT> key to select the display pressure slot. Press the <MENU> key several times till you get the following menu:
Set Mod P InP Zer Mod Vac I IN On

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0.0

PL mbar 100.0
MBAR IS PRESENT IN THE

NOTE : THE "VAC ON "

MEN IS DISPLAYED ONLY WHEN A PRESSURE, LOWER THAN

PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT.

Press the <Vac On> key to set the pump in the vacuum mode. A symbol " display option area. Press the <Prs On> key to return to the pressure mode. The symbol " display option area.

" will appear on the

" will disappear from the

7.13

Leak test

MicroCal PM200 provides the ability to detect and quantify leaks in terms of pressure decay over a programmable time. The instrument will monitor the actual pressure for the programmed time interval and, at the end of the monitoring time period, display the measured change in pressure.

7.13.1

Leak test setting

Press the <MENU> key several times till you get the following menu:

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Set Leak P InP

Leak Test

I IN

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0.0
Set Esc : 00:00:00 : 00:00:01

PL mbar

Press the <Set Leak> key to obtain :


Set Leak test data

Wait time Leak time

Wait time Leak time

is the waiting time b efore starting the leak test Is the leak test duration

Press the <t > key to select the required parameter. t Press the <Set> key to enable the parameter selection. Press the <s > or <t > key to modify the selected time. s t Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting and to memory store the new selection. Press <s > and <t > keys to select the other required parameters using the same above indicated s t procedure. Press the <ENTER> key to return to the operative menu.

7.13.2

Leak test operation

Press the <MENU> key until you reach the following menu:
Set Leak P InP Leak Test I IN

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mVL mV

0.0
Set Esc : : : : : :

PL mbar

Press the <Leak test> key to obtain :


Set Leak test running

Start End Drop Leak Wait time Leak time

mbar/min

The system starts the countdown "wait time" up to 00 :00 :00 period (the "start" parameter shows the actual pressure input). After this period the "start" parameter value will be stored and the "leak time" parameter will start ("End", "Leak" and "Drop" parameters show the actual calculated values). At the end of the leak test period, the display will indicate the final data and the message "Leak test completed" will appear on the top of the display. Press the <End> key to stop the leak test procedure and to return to the main page menu.

7.14

Installation of an external pressure sensor

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On the left side of the Pressure Module is available a 12 pole circular connector to interface the calibrator with the many pressure sensors available (see the list at paragraph 11.5). These sensors are fully supplied with 1 meter long shielded cable and connector. Moreover, it is available a 5 meter extension cable as optional accessory for the sensors (EE420198). Each external sensor is factory characterised by linearity and temperature and before its use, it is necessary to download its table into the Pressure Module memory. NOTE: IF THE SENSORS ARE ORDERED TOGETHER WITH THE PRESSURE MODULE, CHARACTERIZATION DOWNLOADED BY EUROTRON INTO THE MODULE MEMORY .
TABLES WILL BE

An easy to use Windows management program for PC and characterisation tables are supplied together with the external sensor to allow the downloading through the serial port. After having downloaded the sensor tables in one of the five available memories of the Pressure Module, it is possible to enable the pressure measurements with the external sensor (Pext) using the information shown in par. 7.6.1.

7.14.1

Table DownLoad software

The floppy disks of the table management software (Tbldwn) and the characterisation tables of the sensors are supplied together with each external pressure sensor ordered. The Pressure Module allows to memory store up to five sensor tables. The software allows the operator to add, delete and substitute one or more from the available tables.

7.14.2

Installation

Tbldwn program runs on IBM PC under WINDOWS 3.1. Minimum requirements are a 386 CPU with 2 Mb Ram and 1 Megabyte on hard disk, Monochromatic or colour monitor and a Microsoft mouse or a compatible one. In order to install Tbldwn for Windows, follow the below procedure: Place the Tbldwn disk in a 3.5" diskette drive; From the Windows Program Manager's File Menu, select <RUN>; Enter the filename A:SETUP.EXE (substitute the letter A for the disk drive that contains Tbldwn diskette) Follow on screen instructions making sure to provide the correct path to your Tbldwn directory when prompted. Once installed, the Tbldwn icon will appear on your Windows screen and it will be possible to boot it by clicking on the icon as usual.

7.14.3

How to operate

Switch the calibrator on and connect it to the PC serial port using the TTL/RS232 adapter (BB530001). Run the Tbldwn program; the following windows will be displayed:

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Select the communication port, the baud rate and lID as programmed into the calibrator. If this information is not available refer to par 8.6 of MicroCal 200 instruction manual. Press the <Read instrument table data> button to read the data of the installed sensor on the Pressure Module. The sensor data will be displayed on the appropriate text area of the window program. Press the <Select from file> button to show the table file name for the available external pressure sensor tables. The file names will be composed by the character P plus the sensor serial number and by the .TXT suffix (es P946630.TXT). Select the file that you would like to transfer. Select the destination memory and press the associated <Download here!> button. If you like to delete one or more memories, press the associated <Clear> button.

7.15

UserCalPM: User calibration program

Eurotron external sensors are individually characterised in linearity and temperature to assure our declared accuracy. This information is represented by tables into the memory of the Pressure Module. The module is able to store inside its memory, for any of the external and internal sensors, an additional linearization user table to permit the correction due to the long term stability of the sensor. The UserCalPM program permits to insert in the sensor range up to 5 calibration points and to download into the calibrator the calculated linearization table. The program uses the linear interpolation for data and the download is possible using the serial communication interface. NOTE: THE USER S CALIBRATION HAS NO PERMANENT EFFECTS ON THE SENSOR CHARACTERISATION TABLES SUPPLIED BY EUROTRON . USING THE USER CAL PM PROGRAM , ANYTIME ITS POSSIBLE TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE SINGLE USER S CALIBRATION TABLE ANY TIME YOU LIKE.

7.15.1

Installation

UserCalPM program runs on IBM PC under WINDOWS 3.1. Minimum requirements are a 386 CPU with 2 Mb Ram and 1 Megabyte on hard disk, Monochromatic or colour monitor and a Microsoft mouse or a compatible one. In order to install UserCalPM for Windows, follow the below procedure: Place the UserCalPM disk in a 3.5" diskette drive; From the Windows Program Manager's File Menu, select <RUN>;

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Enter the filename A:SETUP.EXE (substitute the letter A for the disk drive that contains UserCalPM diskette) Follow on screen instructions making sure to provide the correct path to your UserCalPM directory when prompted.

Once installed, the UserCalPM icon will appear on your Windows screen and it will be possible to boot it by clicking on the icon as usual.

7.15.2

How to operate

There are two possibilities to insert the linearization data: manual or semiautomatic. Using the manual mode it is possible to insert the correction data without having the pneumatic test circuit connected to the MicroCal PM200 System; but it is necessary to have the correspondence table between the reference and the measured value. In other cases it is necessary to build the test circuit. NOTE: THE
CORRECTION DATA MUST BE ACQUIRED ONLY WITH THE SENSORS USER S CALIBRATION DISABLED

(IF

ENABLED ). FOLLOW ALSO THE ZERO OFFSET

(TARE) PROCEDURE BEFORE ACQUIRING CORRECTION DATA.

Switch the calibrator on and connect it to the PC serial port using the TTL/RS232 adapter (BB530001). Run the UserCalPM program; the following window will be displayed:

Select the communication port, the baud rate and lID as programmed into the calibrator. If this information is not available refer to par 8.6 of MicroCal 200 instruction manual. Select the desired sensor to be corrected. Insert the full scale value of the selected sensor in engineering or in mbar unit: the full scale value is necessary for the software linearization. Select enabled in the User Cal. area to permit to insert the data. Select the desired number of linearization segment that should be activated. For each segment insert the correspondent correction values: in Meas E.U. or in Meas % the measured value and in Ref E.U. or in Ref % the associated reference pressure value. It is possible to acquire the Meas E.U. and Meas % values in semiautomatic mode reading it directly from the calibrator. Prepare the pneumatic test circuit, apply the reference pressure value and read it pressing the <Get Measure> button.

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Once completed the correction table, press the <Send User Cal> button to transfer the linearization table into the Pressure Module memory. Press <Get User Cal.> button to read the users calibration data from the calibrator.

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APPLICATIONS

The following paragraph shows test and calibration procedures for pneumatic components and instruments with test pressure lower than 20 bar. The considered MicroCal PM200 System configuration is fully-option: two internal pressure sensors, 20 bar pressure/vacuum hand pump builtin, volume adjuster and ventilation valve.

8.1

How to prepare the pneumatic circuit

There are two typical situations where PM200 module can be used: as a simple pressure/vacuum indicator or as a pressure/vacuum generator/indicator. Although it is very easy to prepare the pneumatic testing circuit, it needs all the same the operators care to warrant the calibrator and the testing components safety as well as the personels ones (see also cap. 11).

8.1.1

Connecting to a pressurized circuit

The following procedure shows the sequential operations to be used to set the test circuit ready and the operations to work MicroCal PM200 as a reference pressure indicator. 1. Connect the outlet gas tube to the ventilation output port on the left side of the module. The ventilation port is used to discharge the gas when the operator uses the vent. Valve or when the securing valve switch to the protection mode. The outlet tube must be connected in order to open the blocking valve. Open the ventilation valve to discharge the gas from the circuit. Reset the displayed measure using the zero function (see par. 7.11). Anyway, dont worry if you should happen to read an unstable zero value: it can be caused by external factors such as the pneumatic circuit length, the external temperature, etc. Lose the ventilation valve. Connect MicroCal PM200 to the test circuit with the Rilsan tube as short as possible. Use input PORT1 (HP) for gauge or absolute measurements or also the input PORT2 (LP) for differential measurements. Wait some minutes to stabilize the circuit pressure. The measurements finished, disconnect the quick couplig connector from the module and discharge the pressure slowly using the ventilation valve (avoid sudden pressure variations).

2. 3.

4. 5.

6. 7.

8.1.2

Using the built-in hand pump

If it is necessary to use MicroCal PM200 to generate and read pressure (up to 20 bar) in your test circuit, it is necessary to follow a different operating procedure: 1. Connect the outlet gas tube to the ventilation output port on the left side of the module. The ventilation port is used to discharge the gas when the operator uses the vent. Valve or when the securing valve switch to the protection mode. The outlet tube must be connected in order to open the blocking valve. Open the ventilation valve to discharge the gas from the circuit. Set the volume adjuster in the middle position. Build the pneumatic test circuit as short as possible; connect MicroCal PM200 pressure PORT1 (HP) to the circuit.

2. 3. 4.

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Reset the displayed measure using the zero function (see par. 7.11). Anyway, dont worry if you should happen to read an unstable zero value: it can be caused by external factors such as the pneumatic circuit length, the external temperature, etc. 6. Close the ventilation valve. 7. Use Vac On/Off to select the pressure/vacuum pump mode. 8. Use the built-in hand pump to get as near as possible to the desired pressure circuit value. Remember that the pump can generate pressure up to 20 bar; therefore take care if it is used with low pressure components. 9. Use the volume adjuster for a fine regulation of the pressure in the circuit. 10. Wait some minutes to stabilize the circuit pressure. 11. The measurements finished, disconnect the quick coupling connector from the module and discharge the pressure slowly using the ventilation valve (avoid sudden pressure variations).

8.2

How to verify a pressure Trx

This paragraph shows a typical application: the verification of pressure to current Trx. As described in par. 7.1, the calibrator is able to display simultaneously two of the three I/O channels: pressure input (InP), signal input (IN) and signal output (OUT). Two different areas on the display are used to visualize the measured values and the respective channel pieces of information: the lower slot display and the upper slot display.
I IN AL OL mVL mV Tc K 68 C Rji

0.478
O OUT AL OL

1088.4
Men and option area

Active display Indicator

Annunciators area

Upper slot display Lower slot display

When you switch the instrument on, it loads the last programmed configuration; the displayed channel cant be the desired one. To display the pressure input channel on the lower slot display, if the signal channels are visualised, proceed as it follows: 1. Press the <IN-OUT> key to select the signal output channel (the two arrows indicate the selected slot). 2. Press the < > key to scroll the pressure channel with the output channel. If the < > keys (see par. 7.3). > key is programmed in the swapping mode, use the <Shift> + <

If the system has the 2 bar and the 20 bar full scale internal sensors installed, it is possible activate the autorange function as described in par. 7.5. The ARN message will confirm the operating mode and consequently the system will choose the right sensor for the applied pressure. We suppose now to verify a 100.0/+100.0 mbar pressure Trx with a 4/20 mA two wire output. Connect the Trx pressure input to the module PORT1. Connect the Trx current output to the input terminals of the calibrator as shown in the following figure:

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Pressure to Current transducer calibration Device under test P I + Pressure output

Now, it is necessary to program the scale factor function to visualize, on the lower slot display, the Trx current output with the desired engineering unit (mbar). Press <Shift> + < > and < > keys to visualize the pressure channel on the lower slot display and the signal input channel on the upper slot display as shown in the following figure:
I IIN P PInP

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mVL mV

10.0

PL mbar

Press the <IN-OUT> key to move the active display indicator arrows on the upper slot display. Press the <Select> key to visualise:
Pg Lin X Tc Pt100 Pt Esc Set IN Type K B U L N E JIS

mVL mVH V mA Hz X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 J K T F R S IEC 200

OIML USLAB US SAMA 500 1000 1000.OIML

Press the <s > <t > or < >< > cursor keys to select X1, X2, .....X5 program s t Press the <Set> key to enter the configuration page of the X1, X2, .....X5 program
Set Type Low High : : : Esc mA 4.000 20.000 -100.0 100.0 X1 Set Fun. :linear E.U. :mbar

Low X: High X:

Each parameter can be adjusted upon the application requirement. Press the <t > key to select the "Type" of parameter/range t Press the <Set> key to enable the parameter/range selection Press the <s > and <t > key to select the 4-20 mA range s t Press the <ENTER> key to acknowledge the new setting and to memory store the new selection Press <s > and <t > keys to select the other required parameters using the same procedure s t indicated above:

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Low High Low X High X Fun. E.U. Prst

set the low end of the electrical signal to 4.000 mA set the full scale value of the electrical signal to 20.000 mA set the low end value of the engineering scaled unit to 100.0 set the full scale value of the engineering scaled unit to +100.0 select the linear mode select the scaled engineering unit to mbar do not change

After each adjustment press the <ENTER> key to memory store new data

MicroCal PM200 shows in the lower slot display the pressure input value and, in the upper slot display the scaled output of the transmitter. The calibrator is able also to display the Trx output signal value as the error % from the calibrator output value. Referred to par. 8.29 of MicroCal 200 instruction manual to program the function. Build the test circuit as shown in par. 8.1 and make the scheduled measurements.

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CALPMAN - APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Standard Agencies and Quality Auditors require the collection, organization and analysis of traceability documents for all the equipments installed in the process or used in laboratory. A supporting software for Windows Calpman (Calibration Procedure Manager) is available, and supplied together with a memory module installed into the instrument and a digital interface adaptor when the Table E=2 (see par. 1.2) option is specified, to transfer a selection of calibration routines from a PC to the internal memory of the instrument in order to simplify field calibrations selecting the appropriate tag number. Test and calibration data can be memory stored and downloaded to a PC to document the calibration activity that allows to build a quality control chart/data bank from a single calibration sheet to a detailed historical report. Each instrument, called Tag, to be calibrated/inspected is identified by 16 alphanumeric characters. Three additional lines of 16 characters are available for a more detailed description of the instrument to be calibrated. A typical example is shown below : Tag Auxiliary information = Pressure Trx 128 = High temp trap Area n.21T68 Stafford Station

The overall capabilities of the combination between MicroCal PM200 system + CalpMan software are the following : MicroCal 200 can store up to 50 Tags Each Tag can be tested up to 5 different calibration steps (P Test Point) Each Tag can be identified with an alphanumeric code of 16 characters Plant location/Plant section can be identified with three additional lines every 16 alphanumeric characters The Operator/Inspectors name can be written with up to 16 alphanumeric characters Test procedure can be prepared on a PC and downloaded to a MicroCal PM200 system when required Test procedure can be eventually directly loaded in the field and downloaded to the PC Direct test of Pressure gauges or pressure analog/digital indicators Direct test of Pressure Transmitters with comparison between P inlet and electrical signal output Direct test of Pressure Transmitters with comparison between P inlet and scaled pressure technical unit Direct test of Pressure Transmitters at actual programmed Pressure test points or with an automatic calculation of actual errors with inlet pressure in an acceptable deviation band from the Pressure Test Point level.
REFER TO

NOTE : PLEASE,

CALPMAN

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

(CAT. MM850235

ED .

OR SUCCESSIVE) FOR THE

OPERATIVE PROCEDURE.

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DIGITAL INTERFACE

MicroCal PM200 is equipped with a digital interface at TTL level to allow communication with a Personal Computer installed on the MicroCal 200 calibrator module. A normal or galvanic insulated TTL to RS232 adapter is available on request. To set the communication parameters see the procedure in MicroCal 200 instruction manual.

10.1

Communication protocol from MicroCal PM200 to a PC

The exchange of information when a MicroCal PM200 is connected with a PC refer to MicroCal 200 instruction manual. The following is the addendum to the MicroCal 200 communication protocol for the pressure module. Reading values

00 - Actual I/O type ------------------------------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 I/O I/O I/O I/O TYPE SUBTYPE FLAGS_IO (H) FLAGS_IO (L)

02 - Actual engineering unit ----------------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 'X' 'X' 'X' 'X' (ASCII (ASCII (ASCII (ASCII CODE) CODE) CODE) CODE)

08 - Actual pure I/O type ----------------------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 I/O I/O I/O I/O TYPE FACTOR FLAGS_IO (H) FLAGS_IO (L)

09 - Actual pure engineering unit--------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 'X' 'X' 'X' 'X' (ASCII (ASCII (ASCII (ASCII CODE) CODE) CODE) CODE)

0E - Battery voltage ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RX


0 1 2 3 VBATT (H) VBATT (L)

15 - Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RX
0 1 2 3 DAY MONTH YEAR -

16 - Time----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RX
0 1 2 3 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS -

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19 - Actual bar value (value_bar)---------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

2F - Actual socket--------------------------------------------------------------------------- RX
0 1 2 3 Actual I/O channel (0=INPUT - 1=OUTPUT - 2=PRESSURE) Actual slot display (0=LOWER - 1=UPPER) -

31 - Actual decimals number---------------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 Displayed decimals Pure signal decimals -

3A - Module pressure serial number----------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (H) VALUE (L) 'X' ASCII -

3B - Module pressure firmware version------------------------------------------ RX


0 1 2 3 'X' 'X' 'X' 'X' (ASCII (ASCII (ASCII (ASCII CODE) CODE) CODE) CODE)

5A - Number of logging groups------------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL)

61 - Actual first recorded value of switch test routine --------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

62 - Actual second recorded value of switch test routine --------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

70 - Input value P (invalue_finalp)-------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

71 - Pure Input value P (invalue_purep/FATT)-------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

72 - Max input value P (invalue_maxp) ------------------------------------------ RX


0 1 2 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) or 0x7f (denotes error)

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VALUE (LL)

or

Error code

73- Min input value P (invalue_minp) --------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

74- Mean input value P (invalue_medp) ----------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

75- Deviation input value P (invalue_scostp) ---------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

76 - Bit Input value P (invalue_adcp) ---------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

77 - Pure Input value P (invalue_purep) ----------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

78 - Fat Bit Input value P (invalue_adcfatp) ------------------------------------ RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

79 - Tare value P ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL)

7A - Span value sensor PL-------------------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

7B - Span value sensor PH ------------------------------------------------------------- RX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL) or or 0x7f (denotes error)

Error code

The Computer must combine HH - H - L - LL 8-bit wide each in a 32 bit long word value as it follows: V32 = HH *224 + H * 2 16 + L * 2 8 + LL IF V32 >= 2 31 then V32 = V32 - 2 32

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or the H and L 8-bit wide each in a 16-bit word value as it follows: V16 = H * 2 8 + L IF V16 >= 2 15 then V16 = V16 - 2 16 I/O TYPE o CNV TYPE

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

= = = = = = = = = = =

PL% PH% Pext% PL%- PH% PH%- PL% Pext%- PL% PL%-Pext% Pext%- PH% PH%- Pext% PL PH

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

= = = = = = = =

Pext PL-PH PH-PL Pext-PL PL-Pext Pext-PH PH-Pext X Scaling

I/O FLAGS_IO (InP channel) (FLAGS_IO) .AND. 3 1

0 1 2 3 0 1 0 1 2

= = = = = = = = =

mbar bar Pascal hPascal Pext ID#1 Pext ID#2 0 decimals 1 decimals 2 decimals 2 3 3 4 5 = = = = = Pext ID#3 Pext ID#4 3 decimals 4 decimals 5 decimals 4 = Pext ID#5

(FLAGS_IO) .AND. &E0

(FLAGS_IO) .AND. &700

IF Measure (HH) or Inp CNV (HH) or Max (HH) or Min (HH) or Med (HH) or Dev (HH) or Bar (HH) = 7F (HEX) then the corresponding value LL represent the error code: (Also for errout_global)

0 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

None Overrange Underrange Calc. err. ****** Overflow Underflow = Measure waiting Zero err. No Avail Com. err. No module No active T High T Low PH fail PL prot.

"X" represents the ASCII code of the corresponding character, for the following characters, you must apply the conversion table, as shown:

MicroCal 200

PC

128<--------------------->248 129<--------------------->234 130<--------------------->230 131<--------------------->24 132<--------------------->25 133<--------------------->224

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(FLAGS_X).AND. 7 (FLAGS_X).AND. 8

(0 - 5) 0 1 (0 - 6)

= = = =

x scaling decimals Linear Square Pext ID#n

(FLAGS_X).AND. & 100

V bat must be divided by 100 and represents the battery voltage with 2 decimals. YEAR represents the year between 00-99.

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Writing values

80 - Actual I/O type ------------------------------------------------------------------------- TX


0 1 2 3 I/O TYPE I/O SUBTYPE I/O FLAGS_IO (H) I/O FLAGS_IO (L)

82 - Actual slot-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TX
0 1 2 3 Slot (0=LOWER - 1=UPPER) -

83 - Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TX
0 1 2 3 DAY MONTH YEAR -

84 - Time ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TX
0 1 2 3 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS -

85 - All Reset Max,Min and Input filter-------------------------------------------- TX


0 1 2 3 -

87 - Actual states control ---------------------------------------------------------------- TX


0 1 2 3 Tare state (0=OFF - 1=ON - 255=Don't modify) Filter state (0=OFF - 1=ON - 255=Don't modify) Hold state (0=OFF - 1=ON - 255=Don't modify) Set LOIN-HIIN (0=SET LoIN - 1=Set HiIN - 255=Don't modify)

89 - Actual function control------------------------------------------------------------- TX


0 1 2 3 Input function (0=OFF Logging - 1=Start Logging - 255=Don't modify) -

8A - Store memory ------------------------------------------------------------------------- TX


0 1 2 3 Channel (2=PRESSURE) Memory number (0-19) -

8B - Recall memory------------------------------------------------------------------------ TX
0 1 2 3 Channel (2=PRESSURE) Memory number (0-19) -

8E - Actual states control 2 ------------------------------------------------------------- TX


0 1 2 3 Autorange stat e (0=OFF - 1=ON - 255=Don't modify) -

8F - Reset display error numbers---------------------------------------------------- TX


0 -

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9F - Actual reset recorded values of switch test routine ----------------- TX


0 1 2 3 -

C3 - Filter weight input Pressure ---------------------------------------------------- TX


0 1 2 3 Filter weight (1-255) -

C5 - Scroll/Swap selecting-------------------------------------------------------------- TX
0 1 2 3 mode (0=SWAP - 1=SCROLL) -

F4 - Set baud rate by instrument table ------------------------------------------- TX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (0=Off,1=300,2=600,3=1200,4=2400,5=4800,6=9600,7=19200,8=38400,9=57600,10=115200) -

F5 - Set baud rate directly-------------------------------------------------------------- TX


0 1 2 3 VALUE (HH) VALUE (H) VALUE (L) VALUE (LL)

The computer must split a 32 bit long word into 4 bytes of 8 bit as it follows: Bits 31-24 Bits 23-16 Bits 15-8 Bits 7-0 TARE --> --> --> --> HH H L LL 0 1 255 0 1 255 0 1 255 0 1 255 = Off Tare = On Tare = Don't modify = Off = On = Don't modify = Off = On = Don't modify = Set the Low value as the actual value on the display in INPUT mode = Set the High value as the actual value on the display in INPUT mode = Don't modify

AVG

HOLD

XSCAL

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FUN Input

0 1 255

= Off Logging = Start Logging = Don't modify

MEM CHN

Represents the memory number between 019 0 1 = Store to OUT memories = Store to IN memories

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MAINTENANCE

The MicroCal PM200 portable calibrator system has been factory tested and calibrated before shipment. The calibration should be verified and re-adjusted if the instrument shows an error exceeding the declared specifications or when a critical active or passive component is replaced (either at component level or at board level) Eurotron will supply, on request, a technical reference manual, with all instructions and recommendations for service and calibration. Eurotron engineers will give prompt support for any assistance request .

11.1

Faulty operating conditions

During the start up, measuring and simulation modes, faulty conditions of the instrument will be announced, with coded messages. All errors which cannot be recovered without the user's knowledge, result in some system action to inform the operator via a message, and where possible the system is restored. Errors are classified thanks to the method by which they are handled. Recoverable errors report the error and then continue. System errors which cannot be recovered cause the system to halt with a message displayed. Restarting the instrument from -Power ON- may clear the error, but generally such messages are caused by hardware or software faults, which require the users action. After the start up diagnostic routine the presence of a fault in the system will be announced as it follows: "Overrange" Indicates an input signal higher than the acceptable level. Indicates an output signal setting higher than the acceptable level. Indicates a negative input signal lower than the acceptable one. Indicates an output negative signal setting lower than the acceptable limit. Possible error during scale factor computation Indicates "overflow" conditions Indicates "underflow" conditions Indicates that Max, Min or Med values are meaningless. This error number indicates that the measured circuit has been temporary halted. Indicates that the internal autozero is out of range. Indicates that the external load is too low during the current loop measurement. Indicates that the pressure module is not connected.

"Underrange"

"Calc.err." "Overflw" "Underflw" "******" (measure wait)

"Zero err" "PS Fail"

"No modul"

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"No avail"

The operator is trying to use a sensor without the linearization table loaded into the memory of the pressure module. Indicates that the pressure module does not communicate with the calibrator module correctly. Indicates that the pressure sensor is not active.

"Com. err"

"No activ"

"T (high)","T (low)" Indicates that the sensor temperature exceeds the compensation limits. "PH fail" Indicates that the PH sensor could be damaged and, for this reason, it is not possible switching to the PL sensor. Indicates that the automatic PL protection is activated.

"PL prot"

11.2

Protections

An intermittence sound signals to the operator that the pressure is near to the acceptable limits of the internal sensors in the pressure module. Same protection are operators disable and the following paragraph shows the three type of protections.

11.2.1

Logical protections

The following logical protections are activate when the instrument is switched on and the operator, if it is necessary, can disactivate them (see par. 7.10). PL sensor automatic protection (PL prot.): Absolute and gauge measurements : When the PL sensor measure a 105% f.s. pressure value, the system disconnect the sensor input from the test circuit. If the autorange function is not active, an "Overrng" message will appear on the display. If the PH sensor is installed, it measure the pressure circuit value anyway. When the actual pressure, measured with the PH sensor, returns inside the PL limits, the system reconnects the PL to the pneumatic circuit. If an inconsistance between the PL and the PH measurement happens (eg. a PH sensor damage), a "PL prot" error message will appear. Instead, if the autorange function is active, the system switch automatically to PH measurements. Differential measurements : When the PL sensor measure a 105% f.s. pressure value, the system open the electrovalve to discharge the pressure from the test circuit to protect the sensor.

Testing components protection: Pressure generator: If the built-in hand pump is installed, the Pressure Module is able to activate an automatic safety function for automatically block the pumping action at the desired set pressure. This function is useful to preserve the pressure transducer to be calibrated from overpressure.

The following table shows the possible protection and the activating order in the different using condition: Sensor Autorange PL Generation Buzzer, change sensor, pump blocking, secure valve Buzzer, PL prot., pump blocking, Measure Buzzer, change sensor, secure valve Buzzer, PL prot., secure valve

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PH P

secure valve Buzzer, pump blocking, secure valve PL PH

Buzzer, secure valve Buzzer, PL prot., secure valve Buzzer, secure valve

11.2.2

Electronic protections

The system is protected from electrical damages by self limiting circuits and fuse as it follows : For MicroCal 200 and MicroCal 200+ protections please refer to MicroCal 200 instruction manual (cod. MM850216). Some auto-safe fuses, to protect the module from short circuit damages (current loop power supply) and from overcurrent (mA input channel), are inserted into the pressure module . The 24 Vdc power supply is protected by a self limiting circuit to prevent an output current higher than 25 mA.

11.2.3

Pneumatic protections

The system is protected against overpressure damages as it follows : Two overpressure valves are programmed in factory to preserve the sensors. The valves are set to became active at 125% of the sensor full scale. It is possible to restore the valves discharging the circuit to atmospheric pressure.

11.3

Recommendations

11.3.1

General recommendations

The total volume of the test circuit must be necessarily kept as small as possible ; as a consequence also small variations of the circuit volume bring about immediate in pressure variations. Ideally, the parts of the pneumatic circuit shouldn't modify their volume when a variation of the temperature or of the pressure occur. Otherwise, continuous adjustments will be necessary. The most critical component of the test circuit is the PVC flexible pipe that, if not carefully selected, may undergo great volume variations for its intrinsic elastic property. It is advisable to use PVC flexible pipes with thick-wall (6x4mm) or Rilsan rigid pipes with 6x2mm wall to prevent the above listed problems. The same flexible pipe must be used for what is left of the pneumatic circuit. Don't use low cost or thinwall PVC or plastic pipes . If you don't consider the above recommendations, you should take into consideration volume variations in the circuit and the consequent necessity of pressure adjustment to keep it at the desired valve.

11.3.2

Safety recommendations

Do NOT use liquid. Use only air or non-reducing and non-oxidant gases as pressure media. Different fluids could serious damage the pneumatic components and the internal sensors. Do NOT use explosive gases. Use ONLY the auto blocking conectors to open the pressurised circuit. Insert the fluid outlet tube in the "Ventilation Output" connector on the pressure module ; otherwise the secure valves and the fluid outlet will not be active. Pay attention using the sysstem with pressure value higher than 10 bar. Breaked pipes, disconnected pressure connectors can produce injuries to the personnel. Make test circuit as short

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as possible and use only adequate materials. If it is used an external pressure sensor, install it directly into the plant. Do NOT use extension pipes. Don't apply a pressure higher than 125% full scale to the calibrator. If an excessive pressure, higher than the stated one, is applied, personnel may receive injuries that could, in extreme circumstances be lethal. Furthermore, possible serious damages can occur to the instrument, the users system and equipment. The pressure module is protected through safety valves from overpressure. It is possible to restore the valves discharging the circuit to atmospheric pressure. Their action do not exclude absolutely possible damage of the module and its components. The internal hand pump is able to generate pressure up to 20 bar without considering the external components connected to it: take care using it.

11.5

Storage

If the instrument has been left unused for a long time, it is recommended to remove its batteries. Store the instrument in the original package, at a temperature from -30C to +60C, with R.H. less than 90%. If the instrument has been unused for a month check the battery voltage, and charge Ni-Cd batteries for at least 4 hours.

11.6
F3280004 F3280005 F3280001 F3280003 F3280002 F3280008 F3280009 EE170067 EE170069 EE170068 EE170070 EE300040 EE170066 EE370048 BB260097 BB260096 BB260095 BB530004 BB490000 EE420197 EE420198 BB880033 EE300057 EE420199 EE830050 EE830051 EE830052 EE830053 EE830054

Spare parts & Accessories


External 10 bar (150 PSI) cylinder type pump External -0.8 bar (-10 PSI) cylinder type pump External 14 bar (210 PSI) pliers type pump External 2 bar (30 PSI) pliers type pump External 20 bar (300 PSI) pliers type pump External 350 bar (5000 PSI) oil pump External 700 bar (10000 PSI) oil pump n.1 1/8" BSPM n.1 1/4" BSPM n.1 1/8" NPTM n.1 1/4" NPTM Electrical signal test lead kit Rilsan tube holder 2m Rilsan tube F6/4 mm CalpMan software for PC LinMan software for PC LogMan software for PC TTL/RS232 isolated adapter External impact printer 1m length cable + 12 pin connector for external customer sensors (mA/V) 5m length extension cable for any external sensor Accessory carrier cover for leather case 19 standard rack adapter kit Pressostat test lead kit External sensor 35 bar (500 PSI) (Gauge) 316SS External sensor 70 bar (1000 PSI) (Gauge) 316SS External sensor 150 bar (2000 PSI) (Gauge) 316SS External sensor 350 bar (5000 PSI) (Gauge) 316SS External sensor 700 bar (10000 PSI) (Gauge) 316SS

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12.1

CERTIFICATES
Warranty terms

Each instrument is shipped with a Warranty Certificate that indicates the validity conditions of the warranty itself. Eurotron Instruments warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship. Any misuse, abuse, or non Eurotron Instruments authorized alterations, modifications and/or repairs to Eurotron Instruments products will void the warranty. If you discover a defect, Eurotron Instruments will, repair or replace the product, provided you return the product during the warranty period, transportation prepaid, to Eurotron Instruments. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only. Please include a copy of the original invoice or a small service charge may be applied. Prior to returning the product for warranty consideration, call Eurotron Instruments Technical Support for a returned material authorization number and shipping instructions.

12.2

Letter of conformity

Each instrument is shipped with a Letter of Conformity, to grant that the characteristics of the instrument correspond to the required ones, and that the instrument calibration is traceable to the National and International Standards.

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EMC Conformity

The Pressure Module case is made in aluminium to fulfil the prevision of the directive 89/336/CEE Electromagnetic Compatibility. The following page is a copy of the EMC declaration of conformity.

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Declaration of Conformity
We :
(Supplier's name)

Eurotron Instruments S.p.A. Viale F.lli Casiraghi 409/413 - 20099 Sesto S. Giovanni (MI) - Italy

(Address)

declare under our sole responsibility that the product :


Portable multifunction calibrator type MicroCal PM200 System
(Name and type)

cat. 3222
(Model)

to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following normative documents :
EN 50082-2 (3/95) IEC 1000-4-2 / IEC 1000-4-4 / IEC 1000-4-11 ENV 50140 - ENV 50141 - ENV 50204 EN 55011
(Title, number and date of issue of normative documents)

following the prevision of directive :


89/336/CEE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Sesto S. Giovanni, January 08th, 1996 (Place and date of issue)

(Signature of authorized person)

eurotron

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INDEX

A
APPENDIX; 62 APPLICATIONS; 43 Autorange; 28 Auxiliary V and mA input; 16

H
How to prepare the pneumatic circuit; 43 How to set a 4/20mA sensor as External pressure; 31 How to verify a pressure Trx; 44

B
Built-in pressure transducers; 16

I
INDEX; 65 InP data memory; 33 Input and output flexibility; 11 Instrument codes; 9 INTRODUCTORY NOTE; 2

C
CALPMAN APPLICATION SOFTWARE; 47 CALPMAN application software; 12 Case; 13 CERTIFICATES; 61 Communication protocol from MicroCal PM200 to a PC; 48 Configuration review (status); 26 Connecting to a pressurized circuit; 43 CONNECTIONS; 20 CONTENTS; 3

L
Leak test; 37 Leak test operation; 38 Leak test setting; 37 Letter of conformity; 61 Logical protections; 57

M
MAINTENANCE; 56 Microcontroller; 15

D
Data logger mode; 12 Digital interface; 11 DIGITAL INTERFACE; 48

O
OPERATION; 24

E
Electrical connections; 21 Electronic protection; 58 EMC Conformity; 63 External pressure sensors; 11 External pressure transducers; 16

P
Parameter or sensor selection; 28 PERFORMANCE; 5 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION; 14 Pneumatic assembly; 16 Pneumatic connections; 20 Pneumatic protections; 58 Power "ON"; 24 Power supply; 13; 15 PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK; 19 Pressure measurement damping; 12; 33 Pressure module setting; 35 Pressure switch test; 34 Protections; 57 Pump pressure/vacuum mode; 37

F
Faulty operating conditions; 56 Firmware; 11; 16 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; 15

G
GENERAL FEATURES; 11 General recommendations; 58

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Recommendations; 58 Report of calibration; 13

Square root function; 12 Storage; 59

U
Using the built-in hand pump; 43

S
Safety recommendations; 58 Scale factor configuration; 29 Scale factor function; 12 Sensor configuration; 28 Slot display scrolling; 26 Slot display swapping; 25 Spare parts & Accessories; 59 Specifications; 7

W
Warranty terms; 61

Z
Zero function; 36

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