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CalpMan
Software package for MicroCal T100/500
Software Manual ed.00
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Software Manual n. MM850279 ed. 00
INDEX
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION 1
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
3 4
CALPMAN INSTALLATION AND START-UP
CalPman OPERATING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 4 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................. 4 CalPman INSTALLATION......................................................................................................... 5 START-UP AND EXIT FROM CalPman .................................................................................... 6
USE OF CALPMAN
2.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................... 8 2.1.1 Serial communication 12 2.2 PROBE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 13 2.2.1 Description13 2.2.2 Parameter setting 13 2.2.3 MicroCal 200 parameters setting 16 2.2.4 MicroCal 200 serial line parameters setting 17 2.2.5 Under test probes data and reference data setting 18 2.2.6 Saving and recovery of calibration parameters 20 2.2.7 Execution of the calibration procedure 21 PROBE LIFE TEST PROCEDURE .................................................................................................. 24 2.3.1 Description24 2.3.2 Setting the parameters 25 2.3.3 Saving and recovery of probe life test parameters 27 2.4 THERMOSTAT TEST PROCEDURE...................................................................................... 27 2.4.1 Description27 2.4.2 Parameter setting 27 2.4.3 Saving and recovery of thermostat test parameters 30 2.5 HALTING PROCEDURES UNDERWAY ................................................................................. 31
SAVING AND PRINTING REPORTS

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
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HOW TO SAVE A REPORT ................................................................................................... 32 HOW TO PRINT A REPORT .................................................................................................. 33 HOW TO SAVE A REPORT IN TEXT FORMAT ...................................................................... 34 HOW TO OPEN AND PRINT AN EXISTING REPORT ............................................................ 34
EXAMPLES
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4.1 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 36 4.1.1 Example 1 36 4.1.2 Example 2 37 4.1.3 Example 3 38 4.2 PROBE LIFE TEST ................................................................................................................ 40 4.2.1 Example 1 40 4.2.2 Example 2 40 5.3 THERMOSTAT TEST PROCEDURE...................................................................................... 41 5.3.1 Example 1 41
PROBLEM SOLVING
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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
This manual contains the information required for installing and using the CalPman software. This software is ideal for automating those sensor and temperature transducer control procedures which would otherwise require the permanent presence of an operator. The software can be used directly on all the temperature calibrators produced by EUROTRON S.r.l. with the microprocessor regulator (Except for the MicroCal T1100 products). CalPman runs in a Microsoft Windows v.3.x environment (or subsequent releases) and uses the window interface of this operating system.
NOTE PRELIMINARY VERSION WAS CALLED AQ2SP NOW FINAL VERSION IS CALLED CALPMAN. YOU CAN FIND NAME OR REFERENCE OR FILES NAME OR DIRECTORY NAME WITH OLD NAME. PLEASE USE THEM ALSO IF MANUAL INDICATE CALPMAN NAME.
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1 CalPman INSTALLATION AND START-UP

1.1 CalPman OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
System requirements for CalPman for Windows In order to use CalPman for Windows, you must have the following: Computer: Processor: RAM memory: Hard disk: Floppy disk: Monitor: Serial line: IBM compatible 80i386 or faster at least 4 MB; 8 MB is advisable. space required by the program 2 MB. 3.5 inch format, 1.44 MB. VGA with 640 x 480 resolution or better. 2, one for connecting with the calibrator, and the other for connecting with the MicroCal 200 or Multiplexer (version for more than one probe). Mouse: connected by means of an extra card on the PC bus (Ps2 or Inport). Continuity unit (recommended). Operating system: Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or subsequent release Microsoft Windows 95.
1.2
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
The typical configuration of the bench hardware connections is given below (see Figure 1): The bench is essentially made up of the following: Personal Computer Serial cable (2 in the version with MicroCal 200 or where more than one probe is used). Calibrator MicroCal 200 or Multiplexer ( version for more than one probe). The Personal Computer (henceforth called PC) is connected to the calibrator by means of a serial cable; the connection is made by inserting the 9 pin female plug of the serial cable into the 9 pin male socket of the PC (serial 1 or serial A, usually found at the back of the PC) and by inserting the 9 pin female plug of the serial cable into the 9 pin male socket at the back of the calibrator.
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In the version with MicroCal 200, a second serial cable connect it to the PC. To make this connection insert the 25 pin female plug on the serial cable (furnished with the MicroCal 200) into the 25 pin male socket of the PC (serial 2 or serial B; in the case th9is connector be 9 pins use the reduction gear furnished with the AQ2so software) and insert the MINI-Din male connector into the MINI-DIN male socket at the back of the MicroCal.
Figure 1
In the version for more than one probe, a second serial cable connects the PC to the Multiplexer: to make this connection insert the 9 pin female plug on the serial cable into the 9 pin male socket of the PC (serial 2 or serial B, usually found at the back of the PC) and insert the 9 pin female plug of the serial cable into the 9 pin male socket at the back of the Multiplexer.
1.3
CalPman INSTALLATION
Below you will find a list of instructions to be followed when installing the CalPman software: Switch on the computer and run Microsoft Windows. Put the diskette into the floppy disk drive. In Windows 3.x or Windows for WorkGroup 3.x:
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Select the RUN command from the FILE menu of Program Manager. In the dialogue box of RUN, in the text box Command Line, type the letter corresponding to the floppy drive where you have put the diskette followed by SETUP (for example: type A:\SETUP or B:\SETUP), then press OK to start installation. In Windows 95: Press the START button and select the RUN command; in the Run application dialogue box, in the Open text box, type the letter corresponding to the floppy drive where the diskette has been inserted followed by SETUP (for example: type A:\SETUP or B:\SETUP), then press OK to start installation.
The installation program will copy all the necessary files onto the Computers hard disk; follow the instructions and insert what the installation program requests.
WARNING: PLEASE INSERT THE IDENTIFICATION CODE WITHOUT SPACE CHARACTERS AND WITH SENSITIVE CASE.
1.4
START-UP AND EXIT FROM CalPman

The installation program has created, in Program Manager (Windows 3.x) or in the START>PROGRAMS (Windows 95), an icon group with the name CalPman; the group contains the following icons: READ ME Icon This is the document file which contains information concerning the technical support given to CalPman users as well as information about how to contact EUROTRON S.r.l. Double click to consult the file. CALPMAN icon This is the CalPman program. To start-up the program read later in this paragraph. UNINSTALL Icon (REMOVE INSTALLATION) This is the program which remove the CalPman software installation. To start up the program read later in this paragraph. To start up the CalPman program: In Windows 3x or Windows for WorkGroup 3.x: from the CalPman group double click, using the mouse, on the CalPman icon or from the FILE menu of Program Manager, select the RUN command and in the document box of the Command line type the pathname of the CalPman program (path entered during installation which
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by default is C:\CALPMAN), followed by CALPMAN.EXE (example C:\CALPMAN\CALPMAN.EXE for the default path). In Windows 95: Press the START button, select the PROGRAMS menu; select the CalPman menu and then the CalPman command; or press the START button and in the dialogue box Run application type, in the Open document, the pathname of the CalPman program (path entered during installation which by default is C:\CALPMAN), followed by CALPMAN.EXE (example C:\CALPMAN\CALPMAN.EXE for the default path); press OK.
To start up the program which removes installation:. In Windows 3.x or Windows for WorkGroup 3.x: from the CalPman group double click with the mouse on the icon with the description UNINSTALL or from the FILE menu of Program Manager select the RUN command and in the document box Command line type the CalPman program pathname (path entered during installation which by default is C:\CALPMAN), followed by UNSTALL.EXE (example C:\CALPMAN\UNSTALL.EXE for the default path). In Windows 95: Press the START button, select the PROGRAMS menu; select the CalPman menu and then the UNINSTALL command; or press the START button and in the dialogue box Run application type, in the Open document, the pathname of the CalPman program (path entered during installation which by default is C:\CALPMAN), followed by UNSTALL.EXE (example C:\CALPMAN\UNSTALL.EXE for the default path); press OK. The unistall program will remove all the files copied from the diskette during the installation and lets on the hard disk in the CalPman directory, all the files created by the user and not copied during installation.
To exit from CalPman program: Pushing this button or selecting the command Exit from the File menu or typing Alt+F4 is possible to exit from the CalPman program. If these actions are made during a procedure, CalPman program will advise the user by dialog box that will be necessary stop the procedure before exit
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2 USE OF CalPman
2.1 INTRODUCTION
CalPman for Windows is an application which has been specially designed to be used in conjunction with calibrators produced by Eurotron. When you start, the application acquires all the parameters of the connected calibrator which are needed for managing the procedures (reference information of the calibrator), see Figure 2.
Figure 1
If there should be any problems with the serial port, the application will display an error window and will then start with reduced functions (it will only display and print reports which have already been created). If there should be problems on the actual serial communication, the application will make a series of attempts before displaying an error window in which confirmation of a further attempt or use of the same application with reduced functions is requested. In both case see the paragraph 5. Problems solving later in this manual. Once the reference information (parameters) has been obtained from the calibrator, CalPman carries out a check of the identification number (license) introduced during installation: if CalPman finds that this number does not correspond to the calibrator, it will display an error window and will stop without allowing the user to do anything. If the number and calibrator do correspond CalPman will continue and will allow the user to carry out all its functions.
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Once working, the application will allow the calibrator to be checked by means of the variable reading, writing and printing commands.
Reading Variables
By pressing this button, or by selecting the Read command from the Variables menu, you enter the Figure 3 shown below
Figure 2
Select the parameter which you wish to read from the calibrator, using the mouse, and press the OK button. Once you have read the parameters you want, you can print them by pressing the button shown here, or by selecting the Print command from the Variables menu..
Writing Variables By pressing this button, or selecting the Write command from the Variables menu, you enter the Figure 4 shown below. Using the mouse, select the parameter you wish to set on the
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calibrator, indicate the value of the parameter in the document box at the side, or chose it from the available values, and press the OK button.
Figure 2
CalPman also makes it possible to carry out several automatic procedures; the choice of procedure to be used depends essentially on the type of operation you wish to carry out. In this section we make some suggestions about the activities which can be carried out quickly and extremely efficiently using CalPman.
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The CalPman application carries out the following tests:
- Temperature probe calibration (Calibration procedure).
- Stress cycles on temperature probes (Probe life test procedure)
- Thermostat inspection tests (Thermostat test procedure).
For each of these three procedures, the application uses information (henceforth called parameters) which the user can input as he likes, as long as he stays, naturally, within the limits of the program itself. These parameters are then automatically memorized on file on exiting the application and are re-read by the same application each time an action is made, so that they are available each time one of these three tests is carried out again. When the application is run for the first time, as none of these parameter files is present, the application sets this information with default values established by EUROTRON S.r.l. The files relating to the parameters of each of the three tests are: LASTCAL.PRC LASTPROB.PRB LASTSWIT.PRW for calibration procedure; it contains parameters for calibrating temperature probes for probe life test procedure; it contains the parameters for carrying out stress tests on temperature probes for thermostat test procedure; it contains parameters for carrying out inspection tests on thermostats.
In addition to these three parameter files, containing the last setting carried out, the user can save settings made during use of the application which are different from the default values, in files which he will name as he wishes and which he will be able to call up and update at any time. The extension of these files must be the same as the one suggested by the application, and must be different for each test, so that, both the application and the user can recognize to which test the file in question refers. For example, the probe calibration test settings can be saved by means of the appropriate dialogue box, in a file called PRT100.PRC so that the user can call it up each time a PRT100 type probe has to be calibrated. He can save the
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settings of thermostat inspection tests on IT23451 type thermostats in a file called IT23451.PRW. During one of any procedures is possible to verify the program operation parameters, setted for the current procedure, by pressing this button, or selecting the Setted parameters command from the Run menu Serial communication Communication between the PC and the Calibrator is made by means of a serial line; Serial communication parameters are set using the dialogue box shown in Figure 5, in which the PCs serial communication parameters can be entered. Reference should be made to the technical or instruction manual of the calibrator itself for information about the calibrator communication parameters.
2.1.1
Figure 3
COM port: is the port that the PC will use for the serial communication with the calibrator. In this connector will be insert the serial cable furnished with the software Baud rate: is the serial communication speed that the PC will used for the data transfer with the calibrator. The speed here selected must be the same the speed selected on the calibrator connected (see the user manual of the calibrator)
Calibrator address: is the identification number of the calibrator. In a usual connection between PC and calibrator is always 1; in a connection between PC and more than one calibrators it can be a value between 1 and 32. The address here
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selected must be the same the address selected on the calibrator connected (see the user manual of the calibrator)
2.2
2.2.1
PROBE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

Description This type of procedure makes it possible to calibrate probes or thermometers of any type at various positions previously set in the appropriate dialogue box (see paragraph 3.2.2 Setting parameters). The values of the test probes can be obtained in two ways: by entering the value manually or completely automatically. The manual method let the user to make calibration of different probes (platinum resistance thermometer, thermocouple, ) because the probes values reading is desk calibration free. The automatic method, without MicroCal 200, let the user to make calibration of platinum resistance thermometer PRT100 3 wires directly connected to the calibrator (by the dedicated plug on the calibrator); with the MicroCal 200 is possible to make automatic calibration of every type of transducers connectable to the MicroCal 200. Parameter setting Parameters required for the calibration procedure are set by means of the
2.2.2
Figure 4
dialogue boxes shown in Figure 6. Select the Calibration command from the Settings menu and enter the required parameters.
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Ramp point: Free
these are the temperature values at which you wish to carry out calibration temperature values which can be set individually from a minimum of two (2) to a maximum of ten (10); select the number relating to the position to be entered to gain access to the relevant text box. Then enter the temperature value (with a decimal number). The program does not allow non-consecutive positions to be selected while it does allow temperature values which are not necessarily sequential to be entered (is not possible select 1, 2, 4, 7 points but is possible set the point 1 at 20C the point 2 at 10C the point 3 at 50C etc.). Limit temperature values (lowest and highest) at which calibration can be carried out. The program will automatically calculate the intermediate values with a step of 25% by pressing the Calc. button. Calibration mode The program will carry out calibration from the first to the last set point The program will carry out calibration from the first to the last set point and will then return to the first point. speed at which the set point moves from one point to the next the calibrator takes the temperature to the next point at maximum speed the calibrator takes the temperature to the next point at the speed set in the text box (e.g. setting a gradient of 1C/min., the calibrator will move the temperature from 10C to 20C in ten (10) minutes. the temperature values of the probes and the reference values being tested, as they are recovered, by the program, when the calibrator reaches stability.
Fixed
Ramp Type: Up: Up/Down: Gradient: Maximum: Setted:
Configuration:
Nr. of probes under test: under test Reference:
text box where insert the number of probes
Calibrator Int probe: if selected the reference values will be furnished from the internal probe of the calibrator and automatically acquired from the program Calibrator Ext probe: if selected the reference values will be furnished from the external probe of the calibrator by the dedicated plug and automatically acquired from the program Manual: if selected the reference values will be manually inserted in the dialog box furnished automatically from the program. An acoustic signal will accompany the dialog box displaying MicroCal 200: if selected the reference values will be furnished from the MicroCal 200 and will be automatically acquired from the program. When this reference is selected the Parameters and Serial buttons are available
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Parameters Button: press this button to set the operation parameters of MicroCal 200. The program will show a dialog box (see later Figure 7) Serial Button: press this button to set the serial communication parameters of MicroCal 200. The program will show a dialog box (see later Figure 8) Read type: Manual: if selected the under test probes values will be manually inserted in the dialog box furnished automatically from the program. An acoustic signal will accompany the dialog box displaying Calibrator Ext probe: if selected the under test probes values will be furnished from the external probe of the calibrator by the dedicated plug and automatically acquired from the program MicroCal 200: if selected the under test probes values will be furnished from the MicroCal 200 and will be automatically acquired from the program. When this reference is selected the Parameters and Serial buttons are available
Parameters Button: press this button to set the operation parameters of MicroCal 200. The program will show a dialog box (see later Figure 7) Serial Button: press this button to set the serial communication parameters of MicroCal 200. The program will show a dialog box (see later Figure 8)
Data:
these are important and characteristic data to be associated with the probes under test Probes Button: when this button is pressed, the dialogue box shown in Figure 10 opens
Reference Button: when this button is pressed, the dialogue box shown in Figure 11 opens Save button when this button is pressed, the dialogue box shown in Figure 12 opens. With this window it is possible to give a name to the settings so that they can be used later without having to re-type the values. Open button: by pressing this button the dialogue box shown in Figure 12 opens. With this window it is possible to re-load the settings which have previously been saved so that they can be changed or used to carry out the test.
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New button: by pressing this button the values are setted to default (see Figure 6) Press Cancel to cancel the information which has been entered; all the parameters which were entered previously will remain current, i.e. those parameters read by the application on start-up i.e. by the file LASTCAL.PRC, or those read by the application during recovery of these parameters, following a command by the user (concerning this consult the next paragraph 3.2.3 Saving and recovery of calibration parameters). MicroCal 200 parameters setting
2.2.3
Figure 5
Setting parameters of MicroCal 200: these are the operation parameters of MicroCal 200. When procedure start the PC sends these parameters via serial line to MicroCal 200 Read type: selection of read type that will be make on MicroCal 200 imputs: mVL voltage signal from 20 mV to +200 mV (with resolution 0.000) mVH voltage signal from -0.2 mV to +2 V (with resolution 0.00) V voltage signal from 2 V a +20 V mA current signal from 5 mA a +50 mA Ohm resistance signal from 0 a 500 Ohm Tc Thermocouple Rtd Platinum resistance thermometer (PRT100) selection of Platinum resistance thermometer type
Rtd:
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Thermocouple: Measure unit: Measure type:
selection of thermocouple type selection of measure unit (C, F, K) selection of measure type, 3 wires or 4 wires (only when Ohm or Rtd (Read type) are selected. selection of international measure scale type (ITS1968, ITS1990).
ITS:
For more and detailed information of the MicroCal operation parameters see the instruction manual of the MicroCal 200. Once all the parameters have been entered press OK to confirm the settings.
2.2.4
MicroCal 200 serial line parameters setting
Figure 6
Setting serial line:
these are the parameters the PC will use to communicate with MicroCal is the port the PC will use for the serial communication with MicroCal 200. In this connector will be insert the serial cable furnished with the instrument MicroCal 200
Connector:
Bit per second: is the serial communication speed that the PC will used for the data transfer with the MicroCal 200. The speed here selected must be the same the speed selected on the MicroCal 200 connected (see the instruction manual of the MicroCal 200) Address: is the identification number of the MicroCal 200. it can be a value between 1 and 32; in a calibration procedure is always 1. The address here selected must be the same
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the address selected on the MicroCal 200 connected (see the instruction manual of the MicroCal 200) Advanced Button: when this button is pressed, the dialogue box shown in Figure 9. With this window it is possible to set subsequent serial communication parameters of MicroCal 200. Default Button: pressing this button the parameters will be setted to default values (Connector=COM1, Bit per second=9600, Address=1)
Figure 7
Advanced setting: use these parameters only if serial communication expert Once all the parameters have been entered press OK to confirm the settings.
2.2.5 Under test probes data and reference data setting
Figure 8
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Data of calibration:
this is important data which must be consulted together with the temperature values which are to be calibrated
Nr. of probes under test: text box that display the number of probes under test inserted in the edit box Nr. of probes in the dialog box Setting parameters of calibration procedures (see Figure 6). Number of probe: text box that display the current probe; the data inserted will be associated with this probe text box in which 20 alphanumeric characters can be entered for the identification of the instrument being tested (e.g. HD9214). text box in which 20 alphanumeric characters are entered in order to further identify the test instrument (e.g. Digital Thermometer PT 100) text box in which the 20 alphanumeric characters used to identify the serial number of the test instrument are entered. text box where the actual measuring field (max. 20 characters), defined by the upper and lower values which the test instrument is set to measure within the specified accuracy level (e.g. -30.0/+250.0C is entered. text box where the 17 alphanumeric characters are entered, used for entering the permitted error factor of the test instrument, used in pre-established conditions (e.g. 1/3 DIN). text box (max. 20 characters) where the minimum variation in the test instruments reading is entered (e.g. 0.1C) press this button to move to previous probe; if data already inserted they will be displayed press this button to move to next probe; if data already inserted they will be displayed
Model:
Description:
Serial number:
Range:
Precision class:
Resolution:
< Prev. Button: Next > Button:
These two button is useful to move between probes that was inserted in the edit box Nr. of probes under test in the dialog box Setting parameters of calibration procedures (see Figure 6). In this way is possible to check the data already inserted and, if necessary. modify them. After the inserting or modifying the user must store the data by pressing Store button (see below).
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Store Button: press this button to store the data displayed; this data will be associated with the currently displayed probe (text box Number of probe). The Number of probe will be automatically increased to help the user to insert the next probe data Once all the parameters have been entered press OK to confirm the settings. Data of reference: are the characteristics data of the reference will be use during calibration. To help the user, if in the dialog box Setting parameters of calibration procedures (see Figure 6) was selected Calibrator Int probe as a Reference, in this dialog box will be displayed the data of the connected calibrator anywhere modifiable Model: text box where insert up to 20 alphanumeric character inherent to reference instrument description (for example Digital Thermometer PRT100).
Figure 8
Serial #:
text box where insert up to 20 alphanumeric character inherent to reference instrument serial number. text box where insert up to 20 alphanumeric character inherent to reference instrument calibration date
Date of calibration:
Once all the parameters have been entered press OK to confirm the settings. Saving and recovery of calibration parameters Parameters are saved and recovered for calibration procedure by means of the dialogue box shown in Figure 6 in the previous paragraph (3.2.2 Parameter setting). Once you are sure that the dialogue box contains the desired value, in order to file the parameters, press the Save button and chose the directory where you
2.2.6
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wish to save the file and the name of the file itself in the Save as dialog box (see Figure 12). To recover the parameters, press the Open button, and in the Open dialogue box select the file with the desired parameters (Figure 12); this file is the actual file which the operator saved before, preferably with a name which has some meaning so as to be able to identify the parameters contained in this file which is about to be opened.
Figure 8
2.2.7
Execution of the calibration procedure
To execute the calibration procedure, select the command Calibration from the Run men.CalPman will show you the condition of the procedure in its own main window: you will see the action in execution in blue, while, in black, those already carried out (see Figure 13).Referring to table 1 here under, you can notice three different kinds of procedure: Automatic, Semiautomatic and Manual. Read type Calibrator Ext probe MicroCal Manual Calibrator Ext probe MicroCal Manual MicroCal Manual
Table 1
Reference Manual Manual Manual Calibrator Int probe Calibrator Int probe Calibrator Int probe Calibrator Ext probe Calibrator Ext probe
Maximum n. Procedure type of probes 1 Semiautomatic 1 Semiautomatic 10 Semiautomatic 1 Automatic 1 Automatic 10 Manual 1 Automatic 10 Semiautomatic
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In relation to the kind of Read type and Reference parameters selected in the suitable dialog box (see Figure 6 in the paragraph 3.2.2 Parameters setting) the execution of the procedure can be as follows:
Figure 8
automatic procedure Both probes or reference values will automatically be acquired by serial line at the stability of the calibrators temperature semiautomatic procedure The acquisition of the probes or reference values (depending on the selected parameters) will happen in an automatically way for one value, while the other one must be input manually at the stability of the calibrators temperature manual procedure Both probes or reference values must be input manually at the stability of the calibrators temperature
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Manual insert allow the user tom input the values of the probes and of the reference manually
Figure 8
MEASURE POINT #.:
text for current measure point ( point of the calibration ramp input in the dialog box for the setting up of the parameters; see Figure 6 in the paragraph 3.2.2 Parameters setting) text for the number of testing probes. This value must be set up in the dialog box for the setting up of the parameters (see Figure 6 in the paragraph 3.2.2 Parameters setting) text for the number of probe for which the user is inputting the value text box to input the measured value of the probe text box to input the measured value of the reference
Nr. of probes under test:
Current probe:
Probe value:
Reference:
Store Button: pressing this button , the values input in the Probe value and Reference fields are memorized and will be used afterward to visualize and print if the report ( see paragraph 4. Saving and printing reports). After pressing this button, CalPman advances of one probe automatically to get easier the input of
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the next probe values (the number of the text box Current probe is increased) < Button: pressing this button, the user returns to the previous probe and, if already memorized, CalPman displays the values in the fields Current probe and Reference, referring to the probe itself > Button: pressing this button, the user goes to the next probe and, if already memorized, CalPman displays the values in the fields Current probe and Reference , referring to the probe itself The button < and > must be used essentially to run among the probes; this let the user verify and modify the values already input.
WARNING
IF YOU MODIFY VALUES INPUT PREVIOUSLY, REMEMBER TO PRESS THE BUTTON STORE IN ORDER TO HAVE THEM REALLY ACQUIRED BY CALPMAN
At the end of the input of all the values for all the probes, press button OK.
During the semiautomatic procedures, CalPman allows the manual input of the value (Current probe or Reference) that has been selected as Manual , while the other value (Current probe or Reference) is acquired automatically when button Store' is pressed . Please note that the dialog box in Figure 15 shows the values automatically acquired already written and in gray: this means that the acquisition will happen in an automatic way.
At the end of the input of all the values for all the probes, press button OK.
2.3
PROBE LIFE TEST PROCEDURE
Figure 8
2.3.1
Description This type of procedure makes it possible to carry out stress cycles on probes or batches of probes, of any type; all you have to do is to enter the two excursion limit points of the cycle and the number of cycles to be carried out. The program
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will carry out a cycle between the two extremes of the calibrator completely automatically.
2.3.2
Setting the parameters The probe life test parameters are set using the dialogue boxes shown in Figure 16. Select the command Probe life test from the Settings menu and enter the required parameters.
Figure 8
High temperature limit: text box where you enter the highest temperature value which the life test cycle must reach Low temperature limit: text box where you enter the lowest temperature value which the life test cycle must reach Nr. of cycles: text box where you must enter the number of times the calibrator must cycle between the lower and the higher limit.
speed at which the set point moves between
Gradient:
the lower and
the higher limit Maximum: the calibrator takes the temperature to the next point at maximum speed Setted: the calibrator takes the temperature to the next point at the speed set in the text box (e.g. setting a gradient of 1C/min., the calibrator will move the temperature from 10C to 20C in ten (10) minutes.
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Data button:
when you press this button the dialogue box shown in Figure17 opens. when you press this button the dialogue box in Figure18 opens. With this you can give a name to the settings so that they can be used again without having to type in the values. when this button is pressed the dialogue box in Figure18 opens. With this it is possible to re-load the previously saved settings so that they can be changed or used when carrying out the test.
Save button:
Open button:
Press Cancel to cancel anything which has already been entered; all previously entered parameters will remain current, such as those read by the application when it starts or, that is, by the file LASTCAL.PRB, or those read by the application during recovery of such parameters following a user command (see paragraph 3.3.3 Saving and recovery of probe life test parameters).
Figure 8
Data of Probe test: Lot:
characteristic information concerning the probes under test probes
characteristic information concerning the lot of test probes; usually the probes are supplied with a numbering system which identifies the production lot (field Number) and sometimes this also contains the date of production (field date). text box where the name of the manufacturer of the probes is entered or the name of the retailer.
Supplier:
Number of probes: the text box where the number of probes undergoing the life test cycle is entered.
Once all the parameters have been entered, press OK to confirm the settings.
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2.3.3
Saving and recovery of probe life test parameters The probe life test parameters are saved and recovered by means of the dialogue box shown in Figure 6 of the previous paragraph (3.3.2 Parameter setting). To file the parameters, once you are sure that the dialogue box contains the values you need, press the Save button and in the Save as dialogue box chose the directory where you wish to save the file and its name. To recover parameters, press the Open button and in the Open dialogue box select the file with the required parameters (Figure 18); this file is an actual file which has already been saved by the operator himself, preferably with a name which has some meaning which identifies the parameters contained in this the file that is about to be opened.
Figure 8
2.4
2.4.1
THERMOSTAT TEST PROCEDURE

Description This type of procedure makes it possible to carry out thermostat function tests in a completely automatic way. All you have to do is connect the thermostat contacts to the appropriate bushes on the calibrator. Parameter setting The thermostat test procedure parameters are set using the dialogue boxes shown in Figure 19. Select the command Thermostat test from the Settings menu and enter the required parameters.
2.4.2
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Figure 8
Type of thermostat: this is important information regarding the type of test thermostat Normally closed: the thermostat opens the contact when the set temperature is reached the thermostat closes the contact when the set temperature is reached the thermostats operating conditions must be re-instated by pressing the re-set button when the set temperature is reached
Normally open:
Manual reset:
Automatic reverse: when this field is selected, the program reduces the time of the test; when the program checks that the thermostat has ON or OFF, it reverses the rise or fall ramp and proceeds with checking the next point. This condition is partially valid if a thermostat with manually re-setting has been selected. Stress cycles: text box in which the number of cycles to be carried out by the thermostat without obtaining data is entered; the maximum number of cycles which can be set is 99
Measure cycles: text box in which the number of cycles to be carried out by the thermostat and to obtain operating data is entered; the maximum number of cycles which can be set is 10. Switching point: text box in which the value in degrees of the theoretical calibration temperature of the thermostat is entered.
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Differential:
Text box in which the value in degrees of the thermostat differential is entered. Usually this parameter is supplied by the manufacturer or is printed on the thermostat itself. text box in which the value in degrees of the maximum permitted tolerance value of the thermostat switching value is entered; this number is taken as an absolute value. Therefore, in the calculation, it will be halved and the result will be centered on the value (for example, if a switching tolerance of 4C is entered the permitted switching tolerance value is +/- 2C; this means that if the calibration temperature is 50C, the thermostat is accepted if it switches within the values of 48C and 52C. The tolerance value is also usually supplied by the manufacturer).
Tolerance:
Differential tolerance: text box in which the value in degrees of the maximum permitted tolerance value of the thermostat differential value is entered; this number is taken as an absolute value. Therefore, in the calculation, it will be halved and the result will be centered on the differential tolerance value (for example, if a differential tolerance of 2C is entered, the permitted differential tolerance value is +/- 1C; this means that if the differential entered is 4C, the thermostat is accepted if it re-set within the values of 3C and 5C. (The tolerance differential value is also usually supplied by the manufacturer). Rise gradient: Speed at which the set point moves from one point to the next; it is expressed in C per minute and as a positive value speed at which the set point moves from one point to the next; it is expressed in C per minute and as a negative value.
Fall gradient:
Max temp. limit: a value in C which is added to the values calculated by the program referring to the calibration temperature used to check for a possible switch outside the pre-fixed limits (for example, if a switching temperature value of 70C is entered, a switch tolerance of 6C and a maximum excursion of 5C, the program will take the calibrator up to a temperature of 78C). Min temp. limit: a value in C which is subtracted from the values calculated by the program referring to the re-setting temperature (differential) to check for a possible switching outside the pre-fixed limits (for example, if a switch temperature value of 70C is entered, a differential of 4C, a differential tolerance
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of 2C and a minimum excursion of 5C, the program will bring the calibrator down to a temperature of 60C). Ambient temperature: value in C of the ambient temperature 'Data' button: Save button: when this button is pressed the Figure 20 dialogue box is opened. when this button is pressed, the Figure 21 dialogue box is opened. With this window a name can be given to the settings so that it can be used later without having to re-type the values. when this button is pressed, the Figure 21 dialogue box is opened with which it is possible to re-load the settings which have already been saved so as to be able to change them or use them in a test.
Open button:
Press Cancel to cancel all the entries already made; all previously read parameters will remain current, such as those read by the application on startup, that is, by the file LASTCAL.PRW, or those read by the application during recovery of these parameters following a user command (see the following paragraph 3.4.3 Saving and recovery of thermostat test parameters).
Figure 9
Model:
Text box in which you can enter the alpha-numeric characters used for identifying the test product.
Once all the parameters have been entered, press OK to confirm. Saving and recovery of thermostat test parameters Thermostat test parameters are saved and recovered using the dialogue box shown in Figure 9 in the previous paragraph (3.4.2 Parameter setting). Once you are sure that the dialogue box contains the required values, to file the parameters, press the Save button and in the dialogue box Save as chose the directory where you wish to save the file as well as the name of the file itself.
2.4.3
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When you want to recover parameters all you need to do is to press the Open button and select the file with the desired parameters (see Figure 21) in the dialogue box Open; this file is an actual file which has already been saved by the operator himself, preferably with a name which has some meaning which identifies the parameters contained in this the file that is about to be opened.
Figure 9
2.5
HALTING PROCEDURES UNDERWAY

It is possible to halt the tests which are being run at any time. When a test is interrupted, all the data which has been collected up to that time is lost and the calibrator, which is connected to the computer, re-establishes safety operating conditions. To halt a test, press this button or select the Start menu and then the Stop command. CalPman will display a confirmation window; when the Yes button is pressed, the program will set the set point at 20C, it will disable the ramp, select the inner probe and restore the resolution.
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3 SAVING AND PRINTING REPORTS

3.1 HOW TO SAVE A REPORT
At the end of each test, CalPman automatically displays the result, allowing the user to examine the data and decide whether to file the report or not. Because the operating philosophy is the same for all tests, unless otherwise stated, only one type of report is taken into consideration and the explanations will be extended to all the others. In the example given in Figure 22, the report of a calibration procedure is shown; as we have just explained, this screen appears automatically at the end of the test.
Figure 9
If you wish to save the report, press the Save Report button. When requested by Figure 23, enter the name you wish to give to the displayed report; we advise you to allocate a name which has some connection with the test carried out so that you do not waste time when you have to re-print the same report.
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Figure 9
Once all the parameters have been set, press OK to confirm the entry. For < Previous and Next > buttons see below the paragraph 4.2 HOW PRINT A REPORT
3.2
HOW TO PRINT A REPORT

You can print a report directly from the screen shown on Figure 22; select the command Printer, and press the Print button. CalPman will send the report to the Windows selected printer. If you want to print the report on a different printer or with a different lay-out, in the window shown in Figure 24, which appears after pressing the Print button, change the parameters and press the Set button.
Figure 10
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With reference to Figure 22, to print reports of calibration procedure of more than one probe, use < Previous and Next > buttons to move between the values of any probes, displayed in the text box Nr. of probe , and press Print button to print the report for the current displayed probe.
3.3
HOW TO SAVE A REPORT IN TEXT FORMAT

Starting from the screen shown in Figure 22, it is possible to save a report in text format so that it can be used, in the future, by any type of word processor, changing its layout as required. Select the Text File command, and press the Print button. CalPman will open the dialogue box shown in Figure 25; chose the directory where you wish to save the file as well as the name of the file, preferably with a name which has some meaning so as to be able to identify the parameters contained in this file which is about to be opened. The file is saved in a format similar to the print format, header, fields, table of acquired values etc., with column separated from ; (semicolon) character. This character will specified as column separator during spread sheet file porting.
Figure 10
Once all the data has been entered press OK to confirm the save operation.
3.4
HOW TO OPEN AND PRINT AN EXISTING REPORT

CalPman makes it possible to consult and print reports which have been previously save in the manner already described in this document. To do this, select the Reports menu from the main window and chose the type of report you wish to open. It may be a calibration, thermostat or probe life a test. When you press the command, the window shown in Figure 26 will appear.
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Select the file name which you want to open and press OK to display it; proceed as described in the previous paragraphs 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 to deal with the report just displayed.
Figure 10
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4 EXAMPLES
Here under we will report some examples, of any procedures parameters setting up, for a better understanding of CalPman operation
4.1
4.1.1
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Example 1
We want to calibrate 10 probes of type PRT100 at the points 20, 30, 40, 50, 70, 100 C having as a reference a thermometer composed of a probe and a multimeter.
Figure 11
With reference to the Figure 27 here above, following the parameters setting up: Ramp points Select Free as Ramp points because Fixed point are automatically calculated with step of 25% between two extremes and do not satisfy the calibration requirement Ramp type Select Up as a Ramp type, because is not specify the return
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Gradient Select Maximum because is not specify a particular gradient Nr. of probe under test Nr. of probe under test is 10 Reference Select Manual. The program will furnish a dialog box (see Figure 14) to input the value of thermometer manually Read type Select Manual. The program will furnish a dialog box (see Figure 14) to input the value of the probes under test manually
4.1.2 Example 2
We want to calibrate one PRT100 probe on 5 points in the temperature range of 10 to 100 C from 10 to 100 and return; the temperature speed between one point and the next one will be 5c per minute. The calibrator will be used as a reference. The procedure should be completely automatic.
Figure 11
With reference to the Figure 28 here above, following the parameters setting up:
Ramp points
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Select Fixed as Ramp points setting up the first point to the value 10C and the last point to the value 100C. Press the Calc button and verify the calculated steps
Ramp type
Select Up/Down as a Ramp type, because is specify the return Gradient Select Setted and input the value of 5C per minute Nr. of probe under test Nr. of probe under test is 1 Reference Select Calibrator Int probe (internal probe of the calibrator). The value will be automatically acquired by the program (via serial line) Read type Select Calibrator Ext probe. The PRT100 probe under test is connected to the dedicated plug on the calibrator; in this way the procedure becomes automatic because the probe value will be automatically acquired by the program (via serial line)
4.1.3 Example 3
We want to calibrate 7 probes of type PRT100 in the temperature range of -10 C to 110 C with step of 30C; the temperature speed will be of 3C per minute; a probe with 4-20 mA converter connected to the MicroCal 200 is available as reference.
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Figure 11
With reference to the Figure 29 here above, following the parameters setting up Ramp points Select Free as Ramp points setting up the first to 10C and the other with step of 30C (20, 50, 80 e 110 C) Ramp type Select Up as a Ramp type, because is not specify the return Gradient Select Setted and input the value of 3C per minute Nr. of probe under test Nr. of probe under test is 7 Reference Select MicroCal. The value will be automatically acquired by the program (via serial line). For the reading parameters setting up of the MicroCal see the paragraph 3.2.3 MicroCal parameters setting Read type Select Manual. The program will furnish a dialog box (see Figure 14) to input the value of the probes under test manually
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4.2
4.2.1
PROBE LIFE TEST

Example 1
We want to submit a lot of probes to a cycled variation of temperature (7) between a minimum of 20C and a maximum of 100C
Figure 11
With reference to the Figure 30 here above, following the parameters setting up: High temperature limit Input in the High temperature limit the value of 100C Low temperature limit Input in the Low temperature limit the value of 20C Nr. of cycles The Nr. of cycles is 7 Gradient Select Maximum because is not specify a particular gradient
4.2.2 Example 2
We want to submit a lot of PRT100 probes to a cycled variation of temperature (25) between a minimum of -10C and a maximum of 120C. The rise and the fall of temperature between minimum and maximum will be of 10C per minute
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Figure 11
With reference to the Figure 31 here above, following the parameters setting up: High temperature limit Input in the High temperature limit the value of 120C Low temperature limit Input in the Low temperature limit the value of -10C Nr. of cycles The Nr. of cycles is 25 Gradient Select Setted and input the value of 10C/minute
5.3
5.3.1
THERMOSTAT TEST PROCEDURE

Example 1
We want to test a normally close thermostat with manual reset, with switching temperature point of 50C, differential temperature of 5C and the tolerance of both value of 1C. The rise gradient must be the same of fall gradient of 5C per minute; for security, the range of maximum excursion, is 3C. The ambient temperature is 20C and is necessary make 5 cycles of measure to complete the test
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Figure 12
With reference to the Figure 32 here above, following the parameters setting up: Type of thermostat Select Normally close Manual reset It must be enable (). The program will display a dialog box that will temporary stop the procedure until the thermostat wont be reset (press OK to confirm the reset) Automatic reverse It must be disable because the thermostat is manual reset type. Is not possible the automatic advancement to the next check temperature at the thermostat switch Stress cycles As you like because is not specify Measure cycles
The measure cycles are 5 Switching point The switching point is 50

Differential
The differential is 5
Tolerance
The tolerance is 1
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Differential tolerance
The differential tolerance is the same of tolerance and is 1

Rise Gradient
The rise gradient is 5 C/min

Fall gradient
The fall gradient is the same of rise gradient with menus sign: -5 C/min (because fall)
Max temp. Limit The maximum temperature limit (excursion) is 3 C Min temp. limit The minimum temperature limit (excursion) is 3 C Ambient temperature
The ambient temperature is 20 C
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5 PROBLEM SOLVING
Here under we will report the most common problems the user can find while using CalPman program, together with the instructions to solve them.
PROBLEM
When the program start of application a message box is displayed with the message: COM port not available! Some features will be not available.
CAUSE
Com port is used by another application Com port is not supported by the system
SOLUTION
Close, if possible, the application use the com port; in CalPman select the Serial line command from File menu and press OK, then select the Connect command from the File menu select the Serial line command from File menu and in the dialog box displayed change the selection in the Connector field and press OK; then select the Connect command from the File menu Check the calibrator serial number (see calibrator manual how to do) corresponds with the one in the registration form enclosed to CalPman software Delete installation directory (default C:\CALPMAN) and all its content. Do again the installation paying attention during the input of the identification code :no space character and case sensitive Verify that the calibrator is on and on the display the Setpoint does not lighten (ex. SP: 20.0) Verify that the serial communication parameters set upped for the PC are the same of those set upped on the calibrator (see calibrator manual) : Baud Rate and Address Check the cable connection with the connectors of the PC and of the calibrator Replace the serial cable Verify that the calibrator is on and on the display the Setpoint does not lighten (ex. SP: 20.0) Verify that the serial communication parameters set upped for the PC are the same of those set upped on the calibrator (see calibrator manual) : Baud Rate and Address Check the cable connection with the connectors of the PC and of the calibrator Replace the serial cable
Reference paragraph 3.1.1 Serial communication When the program start a message box is displayed with the message: No license for connected calibrator! Call program supplier to get the license. CalPman has found no correspondence between identification code input during installation and the calibrator serial number -
Reference paragraph 3.1 Introduction During any procedures (acquisition of calibrator reference information, calibration procedure etc.) is displayed a message box with the message: Timeout during serial transmission and after press OK button the message: An error occur during procedure. Retry? Reference paragraph 3.1.1 Serial communication Is displayed a message box with the message: ATTENTION ! No Calibrator connected. ! Some features will be not available. No correspondence between serial parameters of PC and serial parameters of calibrator. The serial cable is not correctly inserted in the connectors of the PC or of the calibrator The serial cable is interrupted -
No correspondence between serial parameters of PC and serial parameters of calibrator. The serial cable is not correctly inserted in the connectors of the PC or of the calibrator The serial cable is interrupted -
Reference paragraph 3.1 Introduction
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CALPMAN INSTALLATION AND START-UP

SAVING AND PRINTING REPORTS

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The CalPman application carries out the following tests:

- Temperature probe calibration (Calibration procedure).

- Stress cycles on temperature probes (Probe life test procedure)

- Thermostat inspection tests (Thermostat test procedure).

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PROBE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

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Ramp point: Free

Ramp Type: Up: Up/Down: Gradient: Maximum: Setted:

Nr. of probes under test: under test Reference:

text box where insert the number of probes

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Thermocouple: Measure unit: Measure type:

MicroCal 200 serial line parameters setting

Setting serial line:

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< Prev. Button: Next > Button:

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Execution of the calibration procedure

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MEASURE POINT #.:

Nr. of probes under test:

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Data of Probe test: Lot:

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HOW TO PRINT A REPORT

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