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MicroCal 20 IS
MicroCal 20 Series
2 channels multifunction calibrators
MicroCal 20 - MicroCal 20 IS
MicroCal P20 - MicroCal P20 IS
MicroCal 20T

Instruction Manual
MM850432 ed. 05e
 Instruction Manual MM850432 ed. 05e

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

ATTENTION: THIS MANUAL MUST BE REFERRED TO INSTRUMENTS WITH SERIAL NUMBER 62768 AND FIRMWARE VERSION 6.018 ONWARDS.

This manual has been with all the information you need to install, operate and maintain the two channels multifunction Calibrators MicroCal 20
series and its accessories.

Eurotron has used the best care and efforts in preparing this book and believes the information in this publication are accurate. The Eurotron
products are subjected to continuous improvement, in order to pursue the technological leadership; these improvements could require changes to
the information of this book.
Eurotron reserves the right to change such information without notice.

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of Eurotron Instruments S.p.A.

MicroCal 20 DPC Calibrator uses sophisticated analogic and digital technologies. Any maintenance operation must be carried out by qualified
personnel ONLY. Eurotron supplies instructions and operative procedures for any operation on the instrument. We recommend to contact our
technicians for any support requirements.

MicroCal 20 DPC is fully tested in conformity with the directive n°89/336/CEE Electromagnetic Compatibility. Eurotron shall not be liable in any
event, technical and publishing error or omissions, for any incidental and consequential damages, in connection with, or arising out of the use of
this book.

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5.5.5 Temperature Unit Setting ..................... 44

CONTENTS 5.5.6 Current ................................................. 44 9 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES ........89
5.5.7 Voltage................................................. 46 10 DLL DRIVER FOR WINDOWS™.......92
1 IMPORTANT NOTE .............................5 5.5.8 Math Functions .................................... 47 10.1 Function and Property.......................... 92
5.5.9 Pressure............................................... 49 10.1.1 Directory of publics methods available
1.1 Safety warning ............................................ 5
1.2 Warnings for IS models............................... 6 5.5.10 Pressure Unit Setting ........................... 49 OnLine 92
5.5.11 Pressure Zeroing ................................. 50 10.2 Performances ...................................... 92
2 GENERAL ............................................7 5.5.12 Resistance ........................................... 50 10.3 Interfaces ............................................. 93
2.1 Ordering code ............................................. 8 5.5.13 Frequency/Pulse: measure .................. 52 10.3.1 Indication of the instrument.................. 93
2.2.1 MicroCal 20 DPC codes ......................... 8 5.6 Source mode: signals generation ............. 53 10.3.2 Compatibility with VC++, VBasic e .NET
2.2.2 MicroCal 20T codes ............................... 9 5.6.1 Temperature generator: MicroCal T 93
2.2.3 MicroCal P20 codes ............................. 10 series 54 10.3.3 Driver function structure....................... 94
2.3 Accessories............................................... 11 5.6.2 Frequency/Pulse: generation ............... 55 10.4 Data ..................................................... 95
2.4 Technical specifications ............................ 12 5.7 X-Scaling setting....................................... 56 10.4.1 Data structure ...................................... 95
2.4.1 MicroCal 20 DPC ................................. 12 5.8 Cycle & Ramp........................................... 57 10.4.1.1 InstrumentFile ................................. 95
2.4.2 MicroCal P20........................................ 16 5.9 Data Logging ............................................ 60 10.4.1.2 Methods Setchn .............................. 96
2.4.3 MicroCal 20T........................................ 19 5.10 Graph ................................................... 60 10.4.1.3 Methods Getmeas_output............... 97
5.11 Transmitter simulator ........................... 61 10.5 Configuration ....................................... 98
3 DESCRIPTION ...................................22 5.12 Memory Scan....................................... 61
3.1 Keyboard .................................................. 26 10.5.1 Operating mode ................................... 98
5.13 Switch Test .......................................... 63 10.6 Development environment ................... 98
3.2 Display ...................................................... 27 5.14 Leak Test ............................................. 64
3.3 Power supply ............................................ 28 10.6.1 Compiler .............................................. 98
5.14.1 Leak Test: file....................................... 65
3.4 Electrical connections ............................... 28 5.15 Alarms.................................................. 66 11 APPLICATIONS .................................99
3.4.1 Multi-connection binding post............... 31 5.16 Switching on settings (Power On) ........ 67 11.1 Calibrating a temperature indicator ...... 99
4 GETTING STARTED..........................32 11.2 Calibrating a TC temperature transmitter
6 SERIAL COMMUNICATION.............. 68 100
4.1 Unpacking ................................................. 32 6.1 RS232 communication port....................... 68
4.2 Charge the battery .................................... 32 11.3 Calibrating a pressure transmitter ...... 102
6.2 Baud Rate setting ..................................... 68 11.4 RTDs certifications............................. 103
4.3 Power up................................................... 32 6.2 Firmware upgrade : STFlash .................... 69
4.4 Automatic channel protections .................. 32 12 FLOW-CHARTS ...............................104
4.5 Date and time setting ................................ 33 7 RS232 – USB ADAPTOR 12.1 Menu key ........................................... 104
4.6 Using the backlight.................................... 34 INSTALLATION SETUP................................. 71 12.2 Select key .......................................... 106
4.7 Adjust the display contrast ........................ 35 7.1 Installing driver for the RS232/USB adaptor 12.2.1 Settings Channel 1............................. 106
4.8 Change display mode ............................... 35 71 12.2.2 Settings Channel 2............................. 107
5 OPERATIONS ....................................37 8 SOFTWARE....................................... 74 12.2.3 Settings Pressure channel ................ 109
5.1 Data Hold .................................................. 37 8.1 MicroCal 20 DPC Utilities Manager .......... 74 12.3 Cal Proc key ...................................... 109
5.2 Zeroing measure....................................... 37 8.1.1 Data logger: data storing...................... 76 12.4 Display key ........................................ 109
5.3 Storing ...................................................... 37 8.1.2 Data logger: data simulation (Replay) .. 77 13 MAINTENANCE ...............................110
5.4 Calculator.................................................. 38 8.1.3 LogMan ................................................ 78 13.1 Error messages ................................. 110
5.5 Measure mode .......................................... 39 8.1.4 Certificates ........................................... 81 13.2 Status page........................................ 111
5.5.1 Temperature with Thermocouples........ 39 8.1.5 Linearization functions: LinMan............ 83 13.3 Protections......................................... 111
5.5.2 External Cold Joint Reference Setting . 40 8.2 CalpMan 2007: Off-Line procedures......... 86 13.4 Storage .............................................. 111
5.5.3 Temperature with RTDs ....................... 41 8.2.1 Transfer calibration parameters ........... 87 13.5 Spare parts ........................................ 111
5.5.4 Temperature Scale Setting................... 43

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14 CERTIFICATES ...............................112 15.1 IS model specifications.......................114 16 CERTIFICATES ...............................118

14.1 Warranty terms ...................................112 15.2 ATEX Specifications ...........................115 16.1 Warranty terms................................... 118
14.2 Letter of conformity.............................112 15.3 Instructions for use .............................116 16.2 Consumer notice ................................ 118
14.3 Disposal..............................................112 15.3.1 Recharging the batteries ....................116 16.3 Letter of conformity ............................ 118
15.3.2 Battery maintenance ..........................117
15 INTRINSIC SAFETY SUPPLEMENT 15.3.3 Battery pack replacement...................117
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1 IMPORTANT NOTE
Unless otherwise indicated in the text, the operating instructions contained in this publication apply to both the MICROCAL 20 DPC Multi-Calibrator instruments and the
MICROCAL 20 DPC IS Multi-Calibrator instruments.

MICROCAL 20 DPC IS IMPORTANT NOTICE !

ONLY THE INTRINSICALLY SAFE VERSION OF THIS MULTI-CALIBRATOR INSTRUMENT (MICROCAL 20 DPC IS) MAY BE USED IN HAZARDOUS AREAS AND THE FOLLOWING GENERAL WARNINGS AND
CONDITIONS OF USE SUMMARIZED BELOW ARE APPLICABLE. PAGES 113 TO 116 PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR THE INTRINSICALLY SAFE VARIANTS
BEFORE USING MICROCAL 20 DPC IS, INTRINSICALLY SAFE VERSIONS OF THIS MULTI-CALIBRATOR, READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE SPECIAL
CONDITIONS OF USE DETAILED IN THE CHAPTER 15 OF THIS MANUAL.

IF UNSURE, CHECK BEFORE USE.

1.1 Safety warning

HIGH-PRESSURE
UNCONTROLLED RELEASE OF HIGH PRESSURE IS HAZARDOUS TO PERSONEL AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. BEFORE CONNECTION OF ANY PRESSURE COMPONENT TO THE CALIBRATOR BE
SURE THAT THE COMPONENTS ARE ISOLATED FROM THE PRESSURE SUPPLY AND ANY INTERNAL PRESSURE IS RELEASED SLOWLY.

! 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.

RECHARGEABLE NI-MH BATTERIES

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED FOR PROPERLY. MAY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED OR DISPOSED OF IN FIRE. DO-NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT.
CAUTION: USE CHARGER SUPPLIED BY EUROTRON INSTRUMENTS ONLY.

! WARNING !
PRIMARY ELEMENTS (I.E. THERMOCOUPLES, RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS, ETC.) ARE NORMALLY LINKED TO ELECTRICAL POTENTIALS EQUAL OR NEAR TO THE GROUND POTENTIAL. HOWEVER, IN
SOME APPLICATIONS, THERE MAY BE PRESENT A COMMON MODE VOLTAGE TO EARTH.
CHECK FOR VOLTAGE BETWEEN INPUT TERMINALS AND GROUND, AS THIS VOLTAGE CAN BE TRANSMITTED TO OTHER DEVICES CONNECTED TO THE CALIBRATOR.

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1.2 Warnings for IS models

1. DO NOT exceed the maximum measurement ratings given on chapter 15 of this manual.

2. DO NOT open the instrument case in a hazardous area.

3. Batteries must ONLY be fitted in a SAFE AREA.

4. If fitted with rechargeable batteries, the batteries must ONLY be charged in a safe area and only with the Eurotron charger supplied for use with the Multi-Calibrator.

5. The RS232 communication circuit may only be used outside the hazardous area.

6. When the Multi-Calibrator, Type MICROCAL 20 DPC IS, is used as a source for intrinsically safe apparatus, that apparatus may not be connected to any other intrinsically
safe circuit simultaneously. The parameters of the apparatus must comply with the output parameters of the Multi-Calibrator.

7. To prevent electrical shocks or damage to the instrument, do not connect more than 30 V between the terminals, or between the terminals and the ground (earth).

The Intrinsic Safety for zone 0 with ATEX certification, class II 1G EEx ia IIC T4 is available. (-20°C from T Ambient to + 50°C)

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2 GENERAL
MicroCal 20 DPC series are two insulated channels, multifunction calibrators. They are hand-held instruments developed to meet all the needs of instrumentation engineers and
Quality managers, both in laboratory and in fieldwork. These units are accurate, rugged, compact and easy to use. They are the best solution to simulate and measure electrical
and physical parameters: Voltage, current, resistance, thermocouple, resistance thermometers, pressure, frequency and pulse.
Advanced flexibility and high performance has been achieved using 32-bit microprocessor and a fast A/D conversion technology. The calibrators memory, has stored inside all data
for normalised IEC, DIN and JIS thermoelectric sensors for both IPTS68 and ITS90 International Temperature Scale. The microprocessor performs automatic linearization and cold
junction compensation to assure high accuracy. It is possible to set the calibrator to execute menu-driven calibration procedure for your instruments in fieldwork.

7 different models are available to meet different needs about test and calibration:

Model CH1 CH2 Internal External Basic HART EC

pressure pressure Accuracy protocol module
MicroCal 20 DPC basic IN OUT NO OPT. ±0.02% rdg OPT. OPT.
MicroCal 20 DPC plus IN OUT OPT. OPT. ±0.01% rdg OPT. OPT.
MicroCal 20 DPC XP IN IN/OUT OPT. OPT. ±0.006% rdg OPT. OPT.

MicroCal P20 basic NO NO OPT. OPT. ±0.01% rdg OPT. OPT.

MicroCal P20 plus IN (V, mA) NO OPT. OPT. ±0.01% rdg OPT. OPT.

MicroCal 20T IN IN NO NO ±0.01% rdg OPT. OPT.

Both Channel 1 (IN) and Channel 2 (IN/OUT) have the following operative mode capability: millivolts, volts, milliamperes (active and passive loop), ohms, temperature with
thermocouples, temperature with resistance thermometers, frequency, and pulse.
Optional single or dual sensors Pressure inputs can be installed inside the calibrator for gauge, absolute and differential measurements.
An external pressure sensor can be installed for measurements up to 700 bar.
Optional auxiliary measurements (EC module) with integrated sensors are: Relative humidity and temperature, Barometric pressure sensor.

Report of Calibration
Each MicroCal is factory calibrated and certified against Eurotron Standards, which are periodically certified by an Internationally recognised Laboratory to ensure traceability, and
shipped with a Report of Calibration stating the nominal and actual values and the deviation errors.

EMC Conformity
The instrument fulfils the prevision of the directive 89/336/CEE Electromagnetic Compatibility.

Quality system
Research, development, production, inspection and certification activities are defined by methods and procedures of the Eurotron Quality System inspected for compliance and
certified ISO9001 by GASTEC, a Dutch notified body.

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2.1 Ordering code

2.2.1 MicroCal 20 DPC codes

Cat. 3925 basic A - 00 - C - D

Standard packaging includes: MicroCal 20 DPC Basic calibrator (±0.02% rdg accuracy, multifunction CH1 IN + CH2 OUT, external sensor connector), rubber holster, battery charger, instruction manual,
and Eurotron Report of calibration.

Cat. 3925 plus A - BB - C - D

Standard packaging includes: MicroCal 20 DPC Plus calibrator (±0.01% rdg accuracy, multifunction CH1 IN + CH2 OUT, 1 or 2 internal pressure capability, external sensor connector), rubber holster,
battery charger, instruction manual, and Eurotron Report of calibration.

Cat. 3925 XP A - BB - C - D
Standard packaging includes: MicroCal 20 XP Basic calibrator (±0.006% rdg accuracy, multifunction CH1 IN + CH2 IN/OUT, 1 or 2 internal pressure capability, external sensor connector), rubber holster,
battery charger, instruction manual, and Eurotron Report of calibration.

Intrinsic Safety (IS) Models:

Cat. 3926 IS basic A - 00 - C - D

Standard packaging includes: MicroCal 20 DPC IS Basic calibrator (±0.02% rdg accuracy, multifunction CH1 IN + CH2 OUT, external sensor connector), rubber holster, battery charger, instruction
manual, and Eurotron Report of calibration.

Cat. 3926 IS plus A - BB - C - D

Standard packaging includes: MicroCal 20 DPC IS Plus calibrator (±0.01% rdg accuracy, multifunction CH1 IN + CH2 OUT, 1 or 2 internal pressure capability, external sensor connector), rubber holster,
battery charger, instruction manual, and Eurotron Report of calibration.

Cat. 3926 IS XP A - BB - C - D
Standard packaging includes: MicroCal 20 DPC IS XP calibrator (±0.006% rdg accuracy, multifunction CH1 IN + CH2 IN/OUT, 1 or 2 internal pressure capability, external sensor connector), rubber
holster, battery charger, instruction manual, and Eurotron Report of calibration.

Table A Line charger

1 120V 50/60Hz with USA plug
2 230V 50/60Hz with Schuko plug
3 230V 50/60Hz with UK plug
4 230V 50/60Hz with European plug
5 100V 50/60Hz with USA/Japan plug

Table B Internal pressure sensor ±0.025% FS

BASIC Plus
XP
0 0 No Internal pressure sensors – Only external
-- 2 100 mbar Gauge sensor - res. 0.001mbar

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-- 3 500 mbar Gauge sensor - res. 0.01mbar

-- 5 2 bar Gauge sensor - res. 0.01mbar
-- 5A 2 bar Absolute sensor - res. 0.01mbar
-- 6 7 bar Gauge sensor - res. 0.1mbar
-- 7 20 bar Gauge sensor - res. 0.1mbar
-- 7A 20 bar Absolute sensor - res. 0.1mbar

IMPORTANT: BASIC models cannot install internal pressure sensors. Plus and XP models can install 1 or 2 internal pressure sensors

Table C Options
0 None
1 HART protocol
2 EC module (T+RH%+Barometric internal sensors): not available on ATEX models
3 Extended memory card: not available on ATEX models

Table D Calibration certificate

1 Eurotron report

2.2.2 MicroCal 20T codes

Cat. 3120 A – BBB - C

Standard packaging includes: MicroCal 20T calibrator, rubber holster, dual input channels, battery charger, instruction manual, and Eurotron Report of calibration.

Table A Line charger

1 120V 50/60Hz with USA plug
2 230V 50/60Hz with Schuko plug
3 230V 50/60Hz with UK plug
4 230V 50/60Hz with European plug
5 100V 50/60Hz with USA/Japan plug

Table B Options
0 None
1 HART potocol
2 EC module (T+RH%+Barometric internal sensors)
3 Extended memory card
4 Communication module for MicroCal T

Table C Calibration certificate

1 Eurotron report

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2.2.3 MicroCal P20 codes

Cat. 3240 basic AA - B - C - D

Standard packaging includes: MicroCal P20 basic calibrator (2 internal sensors + external sensor pressure connector), battery charger, instruction manual, and Eurotron Report of calibration.

Cat. 3240 plus AA - B - C - D

Standard packaging includes: MicroCal P20 plus calibrator (2 internal sensors + external sensor pressure connector + mA/V/Pt100 input/output), battery charger, instruction manual, and Eurotron Report
of calibration.

Intrinsic Safety (IS) Model:

Cat. 3241 IS plus AA - B - C - D

Standard packaging includes: MicroCal P20 IS plus calibrator (2 internal sensor + external sensors pressure connector + mA/V/Pt100 input/output), battery charger, instruction manual, and Eurotron
Report of calibration.

Table A Internal pressure sensor ±0.025% FS

0 None
2 -100 to 100 mbar Gauge res. 0.001mbar
3 -500 to 500 mbar Gauge res. 0.01mbar
4 -0.95 to 1 bar Gauge res. 0.01mbar
5 -0.95 to 2 bar Gauge res. 0.01mbar
5A 2 bar Absolute res. 0.01mbar
6 -0.95 to 7 bar Gauge res. 0.1mbar
7 -0.95 to 20 bar Gauge res. 0.1mbar
7A 20 bar Absolute res. 0.1mbar

Table B Line charger

1 120V 50/60Hz with USA plug
2 230V 50/60Hz with Schuko plug
3 230V 50/60Hz with UK plug
4 230V 50/60Hz with European plug
5 100V 50/60Hz with USA/Japan plug

Table C Options
0 None
1 HART protocol
2 EC module (T+RH%+Barometric internal sensors), not available on ATEX models

Table D Calibration certificate

1 Eurotron report

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2.3 Accessories
EXTERNAL PRESSURE MODULES - AISI 316SS - ±0.025% F.S. F3280010 External pneumatic hand pump –0.95 to 40 bar
GAUGE F3280015 External Hydraulic hand pump 700 bar
EE812009 from -100 to 100 mbar (1.5 PSI) res. 0.001mbar F3280016 External Hydraulic hand pump 1000 bar
EE812010 from -500 to 500 mbar (7 PSI) res. 0.01mbar
EE812011 from -0.95 to 1 bar (15 PSI) res. 0.01mbar SOFTWARE
EE812012 from -0.95 to 2 bar (30 PSI) res. 0.01mbar BB530203 RS232 adapter cable
EE812013 from -0.95 to 7bar (100 PSI) res. 0.1mbar BB530212 USB cable
EE812014 from -0.95 to 20 bar (300 PSI) res. 0.1mbar BB260198 LogMan
EE812015 from -0.95 to 35 bar (500 PSI) res. 1mbar BB260199 LinMan
EE812016 from 0 to 70 bar (1000 PSI) res. 1mbar BB260215 CalpMan 2007
EE812017 from 0 to 150 bar (2000 PSI) res. 1mbar BB260130 CalpMan 2007 Advanced
EE812018 from 0 to 350 bar (5000 PSI) res. 10mbar BB530204 MicroCal T series communication module
EE812019 from 0 to 700 bar (10000 PSI) res. 10mbar
MISCELLANEOUS
ABSOLUTE EE300040 Electrical signal test lead kit
EE812020 from 0 to 2 bar (30 PSI) res. 0.01mbar BB300122 Tc cable connection kit
EE812021 from 0 to 20 bar (300 PSI) res. 0.1mbar BB880043 Vinyl protection carrying case with shoulder strap
BB880048 ABS carrying case
HAND PUMPS BB880033 Aluminium carrying case
F3280013 External pneumatic hand pump –0.8 to 2 bar BB880049 Rubber holster with shoulder strap
F3280002 External pneumatic hand pump –0.8 to 20 bar

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2.4 Technical specifications

2.4.1 MicroCal 20 DPC

NOTE: FOR THE IS MODELS SEE CHAPTER. 15 0 to 50 mA 0.1 µA ±(0.01% rdg + 0.4 µA) ±(0.02% rdg + 0.4 µA)
Notes: limited to 21 mA max on passive current loop (the Microcal supply
IN/OUT Voltage the Tag).
RANGE RES. ACCURACY IS model channel 2 source Max 11 V.
BASIC model
-20 to 200 mV 1 µV ±(0.02% rdg + 3 µV) IN/OUT Resistance and RTDs
-0.2 to 2 V 10 µV ±(0.02% rdg + 10 µV) Resistance input mode
-2 to 20 V 100 µV ±(0.02% rdg + 0.1 mV) RANGE RES. ACCURACY
BASIC model
RANGE RES. ACCURACY ACCURACY 0 to 500 Ω 1 mΩ ±(0.02% rdg + 12 mΩ)
Plus model XP model 0 to 5000 Ω 10 mΩ ±(0.02% rdg + 120 mΩ)
-20 to 200 mV 1 µV ±(0.01% rdg + 3 µV) ±(0.006% rdg + 3 µV)
-0.2 to 2 V 10 µV ±(0.01% rdg + 10 µV) ±(0.006% rdg + 10 µV) RANGE RES. ACCURACY ACCURACY
-2 to 20 V 100 µV ±(0.01% rdg + 0.1 mV) ±(0.01% rdg + 0.1 mV) Plus model XP model
0 to 500 Ω 1 mΩ ±(0.008% rdg + 12 mΩ) ±(0.01% rdg + 12 mΩ)
Input impedance: 0 to 5000 Ω 10 mΩ ±(0.008% rdg + 120 mΩ) ±(0.01% rdg + 120 mΩ)
>10 MΩ for ranges up to 2000 mV f.s.
>500 kΩ for ranges up to 20 V f.s. Resistance output mode
Output impedance (emf output): less than 0.5 Ω with a maximum current of 0.5 mA RANGE RES. ACCURACY
Output noise (at 300 Hz): BASIC model
<2 µVpp for ranges up to 200 mV f.s., 0 to 500 Ω 1 mΩ ±(0.02% rdg + 20 mΩ)
<10 µVpp for ranges up to 2000 mV f.s. 0 to 5000 Ω 10 mΩ ±(0.02% rdg + 200 mΩ)
<80 µVpp for ranges up to 20 V f.s.
RANGE RES. ACCURACY ACCURACY
IN/OUT Current Plus model XP model
Input mode 0 to 500 Ω 1 mΩ ±(0.008% rdg + 20 mΩ) ±(0.01% rdg + 20 mΩ)
RANGE RES. ACCURACY ACCURACY 0 to 5000 Ω 10 mΩ ±(0.008% rdg + 200 mΩ) ±(0.01% rdg + 200 mΩ)
Plus / XP models BASIC model Note: IS model channel 2 source Max 11 V.
-5 to 50 mA 0.1 µA ±(0.01% rdg + 0.4 µA) ±(0.02% rdg + 0.4 µA)
RTDs IN/OUT mode
Input impedance: <20 Ω at 1 mA RTD TYPE RANGE RES. ACCURACY ACCURACY
Plus / XP models BASIC models
Output mode (% rdg) (% rdg)
RANGE RES. ACCURACY ACCURACY Pt100 -200 / 850°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C) ±(0.02% +0.05°C)
Plus / XP models BASIC model IEC -330 / 1570°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) ±(0.02% +0.09°F)

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Pt100 -200 / 850°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C) ±(0.02% +0.05°C) IN/OUT Thermocouples
OIML -330 / 1570°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) ±(0.02% +0.09°F) TC TYPE RANGE RESOL. ACCURACY ACCURACY
Pt100 -200 / 850°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C) ±(0.02% +0.05°C) Plus / XP models BASIC model
α=.3926 -330 / 1570°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) ±(0.02% +0.09°F) Tc J -210 to 1200 °C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C)
Pt100 -200 / 650°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C) ±(0.02% +0.05°C) -35 to 2200 °F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F)
α=.3902 -330 / 1210°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) ±(0.02% +0.09°F) Tc K -270 to 1370 °C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C)
Pt100 -200 / 600°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C) ±(0.02% +0.05°C) -450 to 2500 °F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F)
JIS -330 / 1120°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) ±(0.02% +0.09°F) Tc T -270 to 400 °C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C)
Pt100 -200 / 600°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C) ±(0.02% +0.05°C) -450 to 760 °F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F)
SAMA -330 / 1120°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) ±(0.02% +0.09°F) Tc R -50 to 1760 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.2°C) ±(0.02% +0.2°C)
Pt200 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.15°C) ±(0.02% +0.15°C) -60 to 3200 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.4°F) ±(0.02% +0.4°F)
-330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.27°F) ±(0.02% +0.27°F) Tc S -50 to 1760 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.2°C) ±(0.02% +0.2°C)
Pt500 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C) -60 to 3200 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.4°F) ±(0.02% +0.4°F)
-330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F) Tc B 50 to 1820 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.3°C) ±(0.02% +0.3°C)
Pt1000 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C) 140 to 3300 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.6°F) ±(0.02% +0.6°F)
IEC -330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F) Tc C 0 to 2300 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.2°C) ±(0.02% +0.2°C)
Pt1000 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C) 32 to 4150 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.4°F) ±(0.02% +0.4°F)
OIML -330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F) Tc G 0 to 2300 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.3°C) ±(0.02% +0.3°C)
Cu10 -70 / 150°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.4°C) ±(0.02% +0.4°C) 32 to 4150 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.6°F) ±(0.02% +0.6°F)
-100 / 310°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.7°F) ±(0.02% +0.7°F) Tc D 0 to 2300 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.3°C) ±(0.02% +0.3°C)
Cu100 -180 / 150°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C) ±(0.02% +0.05°C) 32 to 4150 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.6°F) ±(0.02% +0.6°F)
-300 / 310°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) ±(0.02% +0.09°F) Tc U -200 to 400 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C)
Ni100 -60 / 180°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C) ±(0.02% +0.05°C) -330 to 760 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F)
-80 / 360°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) ±(0.02% +0.09°F) Tc L -200 to 760 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C)
Ni120 -0 / 150°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C) ±(0.02% +0.05°C) -330 to 1400 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F)
32 / 310°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F) ±(0.02% +0.09°F) Tc N -270 to 1300 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C)
-450 to 2380 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F)
Connections: 2, 3 and 4 wires Tc E -270 to 1000 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C)
Source resistance effects: ±1 µV error for 1000Ω source resistance -450 to 1840 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F)
Rtd and Ω simulation excitation current: from 0.100 to 2 mA without incremental error Tc F 0 to 1400 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) ±(0.02% +0.1°C)
32 to 2560 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) ±(0.02% +0.2°F)
Rtd and Ω measurement excitation current: 0.2 mA
Note: 0.1°C resolution with temperature lower than –200°C
Rtd cable compensation: up to 100 m Ω (for each wire)
Rtd cable compensation error (Pt100): ±0.005°C/ Ω of total wire Selection °C/°F/K: through the configuration procedure
Maximum load resistance: 1000 Ω at 20 mA Resolution: 0.01°C / 0.01°F
Temperature scale: ITS90 and IPTS68 selectable
IN Frequency/Pulse Reference junction compensation:
RANGE RESOL. ACCURACY internal automatic from -10 °C to +55 °C
BASIC / Plus / XP models external adjustable from -50 °C to +100 °C
1 to 200 Hz 0.001 Hz ±(0.005% rdg + 0.001 Hz) remote with external Pt100 from -10°C to +100 °C (only on XP model)
1 to 2000 Hz 0.01 Hz ±(0.005% rdg + 0.01 Hz) Rj compensation drift: ± 0.002°C/°C (from -10 °C to +45 °C)
1 to 20000 Hz 0.1 Hz ±(0.005% rdg + 0.1 Hz) Rj accuracy: ±0.05°C @ 25°C / ±0.005 °C/°C
Input impedance (Tc ranges): >10 MΩ
Input impedance:
Pressure (option)

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Temperature compensation: Automatic with built-in calibration matrix from 0°C to Relative Humidity:
50°C. Sensor type:
Engineering units: mbar, bar, Pa, hPa, kPa, MPa, kg/cm2, kg/m2, psi, mmH2O, Range: 0 to 95% RH
cmH2O, mH2O, Torr, atm, lb/ft2, inH2O, ftH2O, inH2O@4°C, ftH2O@4°C, mmHg, Accuracy: ±2% RH
cmHg, mHg, inHg, programmable. Pressure:
Sensor type:
Internal sensors Range:
RANGE RESOL. ACCURACY Accuracy: ±2 mbar
-100 to 100 mbar 0.001mbar ±0.025 % F.S.
-500 to 500 mbar 0. 01mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Math functions
-0.95 to 2 bar 0.01mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Calculation functions: hold, max, min, offset, zero, average
0 to 2 bar (ABS) 0.01mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. In/Out data memory: 10 data with manual or automatic recall
-0. 95 to 7 bar 0.1mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Convert function: displays the electrical equivalent of the engineering unit
-0. 95 to 20 bar 0.1mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Scale factor: setting with zero and span programmable
0 to 20 bar (ABS) 0.1mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Square root: in combination with scale factor

Overpressure: 125% F.S. Transmitter

Port: 1/8 BSPF (female) Sources: Voltage, current, Temperature, Resistance
Response time: 0.1 / 1 / 10 sec selectable
External sensors
PART No. RANGE RESOL. ACCURACY Ramp / Cycle
EE812009 -100 to 100 mbar 0.001 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Sources: Voltage, Current, Temperature, Resistance
EE812010 -500 to 500 mbar 0. 01 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Sampling time: MAX. 0.1 sec
EE812011 -0.95 to 1 bar 0.01 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S.
EE812012 -0.95 to 2 bar 0.01 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. DataLogger
EE812020 0 to 2 bar (ABS) 0.01 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Sources: Voltage, Current, Temperature, Resistance
EE812013 -0. 95 to 7 bar 0.1 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Sampling time: MAX. 1 sec
EE812014 -0. 95 to 20 bar 0.1 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Memory: >1500 readings complete with date and time
EE812021 0 to 20 bar (ABS) 0.1 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S.
EE812015 -0. 95 to 35 bar 1 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. General
EE812016 0 to 70 bar 1 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Accuracy: the above accuracies are stated for 365 days and includes non-linearity,
EE812017 0 to 150 bar 1 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. hysteresis, and repeatability. The average temperature coefficient, inside the
EE812018 0 to 350 bar 10 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. temperature compensated range is ±0.002 of rdg/°C (w.t.r. +23°C / +73°F).
EE812019 0 to 700 bar 10 mbar ±0. 025 % F.S. Compensation temperature range: 0 to 45°C (+32 to +113°F)
Calibration: self learning technique with automatic procedure
Overpressure: 125% F.S. Channel 1-Channel 2 insulation: 250 Vdc
Common mode rejection: 140 dB at ac operation
Port: ¼ BSPM (male)
Normal mode rejection: 60 dB at 50/60 Hz
Connection wire length: 2 meters
Temperature stability: for temperature exceeding the band +18°C to 28°C
Span: ±8 ppm/°C
Environmental condition module (option) - Not available on IS models
Zero: ±0.2 µV/°C
Temperature:
Measurement sampling time: 250 ms
Sensor type: Pt100
Display: graphic LCD display with automatic and manual backlight device
Range:
Digital interface: full bi-directional RS232
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Internal data memory: standard 512 kb – Optional 8Mb with internal card
Power supply: external charger and rechargeable Ni-MH battery
Battery life (typical):
10 h (8 h on IS models) on Tc and mV input/output (backlight Off)
4 h (3 h on IS models) with 20 mA simulation (backlight Off)
Recharging time (typical): 5 h (8 h on IS models) at 90% and 6 h (10 h on IS models)
at 99% with instrument switched off.
Battery charge indication: bar graph on the LCD display (flashing on charge)
Line operation: 100V - 120 V - 230V - 240 Vac with the external battery charger
Line transformer insulation: 2500 Vac
Sealing: IP54
Operating environment temperature range: from -10 °C to +55 °C
Storage temperature range: from 0 °C to +60 °C (excluding batteries)
Humidity: max 95%RH non condensing
Case: Injection moulded polycarbonate case
Weights: net 1.4 Kg gross 2.5 Kg
Dimensions: 290x98x57 mm
Warranty: 2 Years.

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2.4.2 MicroCal P20

NOTE: FOR THE IS MODEL SEE CHAPTER 15 0 to 5000 Ω 10 mΩ ±(0.01% rdg + 120 mΩ)

IN/OUT Voltage RTDs IN mode

RANGE RES. ACCURACY RTD TYPE RANGE RES. ACCURACY
Plus model Plus model
-20 to 200 mV 1 µV ±(0.01% rdg + 3 µV) (% rdg)
Pt100 -200 / 850°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
-0.2 to 2 V 10 µV ±(0.01% rdg + 10 µV)
IEC -330 / 1570°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
-2 to 20 V 100 µV ±(0.01% rdg + 0.1 mV) Pt100 -200 / 850°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
OIML -330 / 1570°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
Input impedance: Pt100 -200 / 850°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
>10 MΩ for ranges up to 2000 mV f.s. α=.3926 -330 / 1570°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
>500 kΩ for ranges up to 20 V f.s. Pt100 -200 / 650°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
Output impedance (emf output): less than 0.5 Ω with a maximum current of 0.5 mA α=.3902 -330 / 1210°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
Output noise (at 300 Hz): Pt100 -200 / 600°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
JIS -330 / 1120°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
<2 µVpp for ranges up to 200 mV f.s.,
Pt100 -200 / 600°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
<10 µVpp for ranges up to 2000 mV f.s. SAMA -330 / 1120°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
<80 µVpp for ranges up to 20 V f.s. Pt200 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.15°C)
-330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.27°F)
IN/OUT Current Pt500 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C)
Input mode -330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F)
RANGE RES. ACCURACY Pt1000 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C)
Plus model IEC -330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F)
Pt1000 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C)
-5 to 50 mA 0.1 µA ±(0.01% rdg + 0.4 µA) OIML -330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F)
Cu10 -70 / 150°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.4°C)
Input impedance: <20 Ω at 1 mA -100 / 310°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.7°F)
Cu100 -180 / 150°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
Output mode -300 / 310°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
RANGE RES. ACCURACY Ni100 -60 / 180°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
Plus model -80 / 360°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
Ni120 -0 / 150°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
0 to 50 mA 0.1 µA ±(0.01% rdg + 0.4 µA) 32 / 310°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
Notes: limited to 21 mA max on passive current loop (the Microcal supply
the Tag). Connections: 2, 3 and 4 wires
IS model channel 2 source Max 11 V. Source resistance effects: ±1 µV error for 1000Ω source resistance
Rtd and Ω simulation excitation current: from 0.100 to 2 mA without incremental error
IN Resistance and RTDs Rtd and Ω measurement excitation current: 0.2 mA
Resistance input mode
Rtd cable compensation: up to 100 m Ω (for each wire)
RANGE RES. ACCURACY
Rtd cable compensation error (Pt100): ±0.005°C/ Ω of total wire
Plus model
Maximum load resistance: 1000 Ω at 20 mA
0 to 500 Ω 1 mΩ ±(0.01% rdg + 12 mΩ)

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IN Frequency/Pulse EE812018 0 to 350 bar 10 mbar ±0.25 % F.S.

RANGE RESOL. ACCURACY EE812019 0 to 700 bar 10 mbar ±0.25 % F.S.
Plus model
1 to 200 Hz 0.001 Hz ±(0.005% rdg + 0.001 Hz) Overpressure: 125% F.S.
1 to 2000 Hz 0.01 Hz ±(0.005% rdg + 0.01 Hz) Port: ¼ BSPM (male)
1 to 20000 Hz 0.1 Hz ±(0.005% rdg + 0.1 Hz) Connection wire length: 2 meters

Input impedance: Environmental condition module (option) - Not available on IS models

Temperature:
Pressure (option) Sensor type: Pt100
Range:
Pressure media: AISI 316 SS compatible fluids (water, gas, and oil) Accuracy:
Temperature compensation: Automatic with built-in calibration matrix. Relative Humidity:
Engineering units: mbar, bar, Pa, hPa, kPa, MPa, kg/cm2, kg/m2, psi, mmH2O, Sensor type:
cmH2O, mH2O, Torr, atm, lb/ft2, inH2O, ftH2O, inH2O@4°C, ftH2O@4°C, mmHg, Range: 0 to 95% RH
cmHg, mHg, inHg, programmable. Accuracy: ±2% RH
Pressure:
Internal sensors Sensor type:
RANGE RESOL. ACCURACY Range:
-100 to 100 mbar 0.001mbar ±0.25 % F.S. Accuracy: ±2 mbar
-500 to 500 mbar 0. 01mbar ±0.25 % F.S.
-0.95 to 2 bar 0.01mbar ±0.25 % F.S. Math functions
0 to 2 bar (ABS) 0.01mbar ±0.25 % F.S. Calculation functions: hold, max, min, offset, zero, average
-0. 95 to 7 bar 0.1mbar ±0.25 % F.S. In/Out data memory: 10 data with manual or automatic recall
-0. 95 to 20 bar 0.1mbar ±0.25 % F.S. Convert function: displays the electrical equivalent of the engineering unit
Scale factor: setting with zero and span programmable
0 to 20 bar (ABS) 0.1mbar ±0.25 % F.S.
Square root: in combination with scale factor
Overpressure: 125% F.S.
Port: 1/8 BSPF (female)
DataLogger
External sensors Sources: Voltage, Current, Temperature, Resistance
PART No. RANGE RESOL. ACCURACY Sampling time: 1 sec
Memory: >1500 readings complete with date and time
EE812009 -100 to 100 mbar 0.001 mbar ±0.25 % F.S.
EE812010 -500 to 500 mbar 0. 01 mbar ±0.25 % F.S.
General
EE812011 -0.95 to 1 bar 0.01 mbar ±0.25 % F.S.
Accuracy: the above accuracies are stated for 365 days and includes non-linearity,
EE812012 -0.95 to 2 bar 0.01 mbar ±0.25 % F.S.
hysteresis, and repeatability. The average temperature coefficient, inside the
EE812020 0 to 2 bar (ABS) 0.01 mbar ±0.25 % F.S.
temperature compensated range is ±0.002 of rdg/°C (w.t.r. +23°C / +73°F).
EE812013 -0. 95 to 7 bar 0.1 mbar ±0.25 % F.S. Compensation temperature range: 0 to 45°C (+32 to +113°F)
EE812014 -0. 95 to 20 bar 0.1 mbar ±0.25 % F.S. Calibration: self learning technique with automatic procedure
EE812021 0 to 20 bar (ABS) 0.1 mbar ±0.25 % F.S. Common mode rejection: 140 dB at ac operation
EE812015 -0. 95 to 35 bar 1 mbar ±0.25 % F.S. Normal mode rejection: 60 dB at 50/60 Hz
EE812016 0 to 70 bar 1 mbar ±0.25 % F.S. Temperature stability: for temperature exceeding the band +18°C to 28°C
EE812017 0 to 150 bar 1 mbar ±0.25 % F.S. Span: ±8 ppm/°C

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Zero: ±0.2 µV/°C

Measurement sampling time: 250 ms
Display: graphic LCD display with automatic and manual backlight device
Digital interface: full bi-directional RS232
Power supply: external charger and rechargeable Ni-MH battery
Battery life (typical):
10 h (8 h on IS models) on Tc and mV input/output (backlight Off)
4 h (4 h on IS models) with 20 mA simulation (backlight Off)
Recharging time (typical): 5 h (8 h on IS models) at 90% and 6 h (10 h on IS models)
at 99% with instrument switched off.
Battery charge indication: bar graph on the LCD display (flashing on charge)
Line operation: 100V - 120 V - 230V - 240 Vac with the external battery charger
Line transformer insulation: 2500 Vac
Sealing: IP54
Operating environment temperature range: from -10 °C to +55 °C
Storage temperature range: from 0 °C to +60 °C (excluding batteries)
Humidity: max 95%RH non condensing
Case: Injection moulded polycarbonate case
Weights: net 1.4 Kg gross 2.5 Kg
Dimensions: 290x98x57 mm
Warranty: 2 Years.

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2.4.3 MicroCal 20T

IN Voltage RTDs IN mode
RANGE RES. ACCURACY RTD TYPE RANGE RES. ACCURACY
Plus model
(% rdg)
-20 to 200 mV 1 µV ±(0.01% rdg + 3 µV)
Pt100 -200 / 850°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
-0.2 to 2 V 10 µV ±(0.01% rdg + 10 µV) IEC -330 / 1570°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
-2 to 20 V 100 µV ±(0.01% rdg + 0.1 mV) Pt100 -200 / 850°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
OIML -330 / 1570°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
Input impedance: Pt100 -200 / 850°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
>10 MΩ for ranges up to 2000 mV f.s. α=.3926 -330 / 1570°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
>500 kΩ for ranges up to 20 V f.s. Pt100 -200 / 650°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
α=.3902 -330 / 1210°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
Output impedance (emf output): less than 0.5 Ω with a maximum current of 0.5 mA
Pt100 -200 / 600°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
Output noise (at 300 Hz): JIS -330 / 1120°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
<2 µVpp for ranges up to 200 mV f.s., Pt100 -200 / 600°C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
<10 µVpp for ranges up to 2000 mV f.s. SAMA -330 / 1120°F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
<80 µVpp for ranges up to 20 V f.s. Pt200 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.15°C)
-330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.27°F)
IN Current Pt500 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C)
Input mode -330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F)
Pt1000 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C)
RANGE RES. ACCURACY
IEC -330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F)
Pt1000 -200 / 850°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C)
-5 to 50 mA 0.1 µA ±(0.01% rdg + 0.4 µA) OIML -330 / 1570°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F)
Cu10 -70 / 150°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.4°C)
Input impedance: <20 Ω at 1 mA -100 / 310°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.7°F)
Cu100 -180 / 150°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
Output mode -300 / 310°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
Ni100 -60 / 180°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
RANGE RES. ACCURACY
-80 / 360°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
Ni120 -0 / 150°C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.05°C)
0 to 50 mA 0.1 µA ±(0.01% rdg + 0.4 µA) 32 / 310°F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.09°F)
Note: limited to 21 mA max on passive current loop (the Microcal supply the
Tag). Connections: 2, 3 and 4 wires
Source resistance effects: ±1 µV error for 1000Ω source resistance
IN Resistance and RTDs Rtd and Ω simulation excitation current: from 0.100 to 2 mA without incremental error
Resistance input mode Rtd and Ω measurement excitation current: 0.2 mA
RANGE RES. ACCURACY Rtd cable compensation: up to 100 m Ω (for each wire)
Rtd cable compensation error (Pt100): ±0.005°C/ Ω of total wire
0 to 500 Ω 1 mΩ ±(0.01% rdg + 12 mΩ) Maximum load resistance: 1000 Ω at 20 mA
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IN Thermocouples Range:
TC TYPE RANGE RESOL. ACCURACY Accuracy:
Plus model Relative Humidity:
Tc J -210 to 1200 °C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) Sensor type:
-35 to 2200 °F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) Range: 0 to 95% RH
Tc K -270 to 1370 °C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) Accuracy: ±2% RH
-450 to 2500 °F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) Pressure:
Tc T -270 to 400 °C 0.01 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C)
Sensor type:
-450 to 760 °F 0.01 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F)
Tc R -50 to 1760 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.2°C)
Range:
-60 to 3200 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.4°F) Accuracy: ±2 mbar
Tc S -50 to 1760 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.2°C)
-60 to 3200 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.4°F) Math functions
Tc B 50 to 1820 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.3°C) Calculation functions: hold, max, min, offset, zero, average
140 to 3300 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.6°F) In/Out data memory: 10 data with manual or automatic recall
Tc C 0 to 2300 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.2°C) Convert function: displays the electrical equivalent of the engineering unit
32 to 4150 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.4°F) Scale factor: setting with zero and span programmable
Tc G 0 to 2300 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.3°C)
Square root: in combination with scale factor
32 to 4150 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.6°F)
Tc D 0 to 2300 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.3°C)
32 to 4150 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.6°F)
Tc U -200 to 400 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) DataLogger
-330 to 760 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) Sources: Voltage, Current, Temperature, Resistance
Tc L -200 to 760 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) Sampling time: 1 sec
-330 to 1400 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) Memory: >1500 readings complete with date and time
Tc N -270 to 1300 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C)
-450 to 2380 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F)
Tc E -270 to 1000 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C)
General
-450 to 1840 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) Accuracy: the above accuracies are stated for 365 days and includes non-linearity,
Tc F 0 to 1400 °C 0.1 °C ±(0.01% +0.1°C) hysteresis, and repeatability. The average temperature coefficient, inside the
32 to 2560 °F 0.1 °F ±(0.01% +0.2°F) temperature compensated range is ±0.002 of rdg/°C (w.t.r. +23°C / +73°F).
Note: 0.1°C resolution with temperature lower than –200°C Compensation temperature range: 0 to 45°C (+32 to +113°F)
Calibration: self learning technique with automatic procedure
Selection °C/°F/K: through the configuration procedure Channel 1-Channel 2 insulation: 250 Vdc
Resolution: 0.01°C / 0.01°F Common mode rejection: 140 dB at ac operation
Temperature scale: ITS90 and IPTS68 selectable Normal mode rejection: 60 dB at 50/60 Hz
Reference junction compensation: Temperature stability: for temperature exceeding the band +18°C to 28°C
internal automatic from -10 °C to +55 °C Span: ±8 ppm/°C
external adjustable from -50 °C to +100 °C Zero: ±0.2 µV/°C
remote with external Pt100 from -10°C to +100 °C (only on XP model) Measurement sampling time: 250 ms
Rj compensation drift: ± 0.002°C/°C (from -10 °C to +45 °C) Display: graphic LCD display with automatic and manual backlight device
Rj accuracy: ±0.05°C @ 25°C / ±0.005 °C/°C Digital interface: full bi-directional RS232
Input impedance (Tc ranges): >10 MΩ Power supply: external charger and rechargeable Ni-MH battery
Battery life (typical):
Environmental condition module (option) 10 h on Tc and mV input/output (backlight Off)
Temperature: 4 h with 20 mA simulation (backlight Off)
Sensor type: Pt100 Recharging time (typical): 5 h at 90% and 6 h at 99% with instrument switched off.

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Battery charge indication: bar graph on the LCD display (flashing on charge)
Line operation: 100V - 120 V - 230V - 240 Vac with the external battery charger
Line transformer insulation: 2500 Vac
Sealing: IP54
Operating environment temperature range: from -10 °C to +55 °C
Storage temperature range: from 0 °C to +60 °C (excluding batteries)
Humidity: max 95%RH non condensing
Case: Injection moulded polycarbonate case
Weights: net 1.4 Kg gross 2.5 Kg
Dimensions: 290x98x57 mm
Warranty: 2 Years. Contract extension up to 5 Years (pressure sensors not
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3 DESCRIPTION
MicroCal 20 DPC (Documenting Process Calibrator) series are hand-held, high accuracy, process multifunction calibrators.
General features include: dual (simultaneous IN-OUT or simultaneous IN-IN) insulated channels, two internal pressure sensors, external pressure modules, automatic calibration
procedure, large graphic and back lighted display.

Dual input channels

Same models only, have both channels (CH1 and CH2) settable for simultaneous input. You can use the calibrator as a two channels high accuracy thermometer for TCs and RTDs
certification.

4-wire resistance thermometer

Resistance and temperature with resistance thermometer may be measured on a 2, 3 and 4 wire connections for best accuracy and resolution (0.01°C).
Eurotron Patent n.206327 is used for the active simulation circuit.

Rj compensation
Accurate and fast response compensation, through a special low thermal capacity design of binding posts, incorporating a thin film high accuracy Pt100 as cold junction reference. The
internal reference allows the maximum accuracy for the -10°C to +55°C temperature range. It is possible to set manually the compensation temperature (from -50 to +100°C) by
keyboard.

Frequency - Counts
Simulation mode is designed to generate a zero based square pulse, with an adjustable amplitude, at a frequency up to 20 KHz. A pre-set number of pulses may be programmed and
transmitted to test or calibrate totalizers and counters. The instrument can be configured to measure frequency and count pulse (totalise mode). Technical units in Hz, pulse/h and
pulse/m.

Internal pressure sensors

Optional one or two built-in pressure sensors are available to cover main pressure application including gauge, differential, absolute, and vacuum. The calibration matrix
pressure/temperature is stored in internal non volatile memory.

External pressure modules

Each unit is equipped with a connector for external pressure "smart" modules. A wide selection of modules are available as accessories for ranges up to 700bar. The calibration matrix
pressure/temperature is stored in internal non volatile memory.

Built-in environmental module

Ambient temperature, Relative Humidity, and Barometric pressure sensors can measure environmental condition (EC) parameters to be included in calibration report.
This module in not available on IS models.

Firmware
The firmware is stored on a flash memory and allows a fast and easy upgrade of the instrument using a RS232 and PC software.

Simulation capability
• Auto-ramp and Auto-step capability with Start, End, and Step programmable parameters;

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• Single and continuous cycle with Start, End, Rises, Soaks, and Falls programmable parameters;
• the signal value setting uses a unique in-line single-digit setting mode or a direct numeric entry;
• direct keyboard access to n.10 programmable memory stored values;

Programmable signal converter (TRX)

The instrument can be used as a temporary signal converter replacement. Any input signal (including pressure and remote auxiliary inputs) can be converted into any of the available
output signals (V and mA). The galvanic insulation between the input and output channels allow also to use of this feature on the process.

Calculator
A special calculator function is integrated in MicroCal 20 DPC. You can read the value from the input channel, operate on it, and then write the result on the output channel. All
standard math functions are included.

Scale factor - Math functions

All non temperature ranges are fully programmable to read both input and output values in terms of engineering unit. Four programmable alphanumeric characters are available on the
display to show the symbol of the parameter (i.e. mbar, % RH, % CO, etc.). Square root function is used to calibrate DP flow transmitters.
An advanced Math library is available to create non linear conversion routines to be applied to input and/or output signals. You can use the PC software to write and download your
special formula.
Tare function is available to zeroing sensor offset.

Data logging
The calibrator can be used as a two channel datalogger. The graphic mode allows you to display the trend; the Replay function allows you to generate the electrical signal using the
data stored. The LogMan PC software permits storage of data on the hard-disk.

Switch test
Temperature, signal and pressure switches can be tested using this advanced procedure. The calibrator will hold the display reading when the contact is closed or opened.

Multilingual user interface

It displays any text or menu in the most common language.

Over-Voltage protection
The unit is equipped with an advanced system including thermal fuse (auto repair do not need replacement), high voltage suppressor and resistor-diode voltage limiter.

HART communication
MicroCal 20 DPC has a built-in option for HART calibration and maintenance. No external adapter is required. It support the most popular HART transmitters with device specific
commands (pls. check updated list on web site). The flash memory firmware allows to upgrade to latest models simply using PC software and RS232 cable.

MicroCal T Dry-block communication module

You can combine MicroCal 20 DPC with the MicroCal T series for automatic temperature calibrator. It includes the firmware upgrade to enable capability and the connection cable.

Documenting process calibrator

The MicroCal 20 DPC has a RS232 interface to download up to 100 procedures created with CalpMan 2007 software. With expanded memory, the MicroCal 20 DPC can store a
large number (up to 4000) calibration procedures. For the HART digital communication, the instrument has to be connected to the 6-pin Mini-DIN connector on the left side.

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CalpMan 2007 software

The Calibration Procedure Manager software is able to transfer calibration routines (test points, error and warning bands, etc.) from a PC to the internal memory of the instrument in
order to automate field calibrations. Select the appropriate tag number by keyboard directly, the calibrator will ask you step by step for all operation and test and calibration data ("As
found" and "As left" values) can be memory stored. Upload your calibration data back to your PC. Print reports or export data.

CalpMan 2007 calibration procedure manager, is designed to support all Eurotron portable calibrators. It includes an instrumentation database which makes it quick and easy to
generate and manage calibration procedures, set and read data from Eurotron calibrators, store the data on a database and generate a calibration report.
Eurotron CalpMan 2007 help you to document the calibration/inspection activities.

LogMan Software
WindowsTM software to download logged data from internal memory to PC. Data can be saved on disks, loaded from disks, exported in Excel format file.

LinMan Software
WindowsTM software to setup the instrument with TCX, RTDX special linearization. The program allows highly accurate temperature measurement with a calibrated Pt100/TC loading
the coefficients of the Calibration Report.

Extended memory disk-on-chip

Calibration procedure and data logging can be stored on the internal standard memory. The unit is equipped with internal slot for flash memory card to extend the basic capacity up to
8Mbytes.

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2 1. Channel 1 Multiconnection binding post

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2. Channel 2 Multiconnection binding post
1
9 3. LCD graphic display
4. Automatic backlight sensor (not available on IS models)
5. Keyboard

3 6. HP Pressure input - 1/8” BSPF

7. LP Pressure input - 1/8” BSPF

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8. RS232 connector – HART digital communication (optional) - Female MiniDIN 6pin
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9. Battery charger connector

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10. External pressure module connector – Female MiniDIN 8pin
11. Environmental Module (Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric) - NOT available on IS
models
12. Digital In/Out connector for Switch Test - NOT available on IS models

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3.1 Keyboard
[ ], [ ] keys 5 keys allows you to change (increase/decrease) the relative digit for Channel 2 output mode.
Numeric pad is used when numeric entry is required. Character pad is used when text entry is required, to
each pressing the letter changes among the related 3 or 4 ones.

[ ],[ ],[ ],[] the arrow keys allow highlighting menu items or selecting one

SELECT enter in channels setup.

Decimal point when in calculator or numeric input mode.

RCL/STO recall or memory store up to 10 (from 0 to 9) display page. The memories store the channels data and
setup.
Move cursor up when in configuration and setup menu.

ON/OFF Switch the instrument on and off.

DISPLAY Recall display mode.

Cancel numeric value when in calculator or numeric input mode.
Move cursor to the previous menu level when in configuration and setup menu.

MENU Recall setup and configuration menu.

Transfer the value to output channel when in calculator mode.

CAL PROC Recall documenting procedures.

Enter in the selected menu option.
Copy the input value to calculator when in calculator mode.

CALC Enter in Calculator mode.

Arithmetic functions (+, -, x, /, etc) when in calculator mode.

HOLD/ZERO Data hold and zeroing.

Move cursor down when in configuration and setup menu.
Enter changes when are in setup mode.
Enter when in calculator mode.

STATUS Display auxiliary measuring channels (e.g. environmental temperature, pressure and relative humidity).
Return in measuring mode when in select or menu mode without changes.

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3.2 Display

The figure shows the features of a typical display. The display shown is in MEASURE and SOURCE mode.
The other parts of the display are as follows:
• Status box: show the operative mode symbols (see the table below).
• Channel 1 box: show the CH1 measured value, engineering unit and input mode.
• Secondary value: show the measure or source value (CH2, Pressure, etc), engineering unit and input or output mode.

Symbols Description

Numeric Pad active:

When this symbol appear on display, the instrument is waiting for a numeric input (e.g. in calculator mode)

Characters Pad active:

When this symbol appear on display, the instrument is waiting for a string input

Battery level:
This animated symbol will show the level of charge of the rechargeable batteries.

H Data Hold:
This symbol appears on display when the measures are freezed by pressing the [HOLD] key.

Z Zero function:
This symbol appears on display when the [HOLD] key is keep pressed for more than 2 seconds. It shows that the
relative measuring is active.

L Data Logger:
This symbol appears on display when data jogging is active.

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R Replay:
This symbol appears on display when the simulation of data function is active

3.3 Power supply

MicroCal 20 can be powered from:
ƒ internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery.
ƒ External battery charger, supplied as a standard accessory (the batteries must be installed).

WARNING
FOR THE IS MODELS USE THE EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER IN SAFE ZONE ONLY

The Ni-MH rechargeable batteries allows a long time operation and do not need maintenance. The same batteries power both the instrument and the external pressure modules.
Battery life (typical):
10 h (8 h on IS models) on Tc and mV input/output (backlight Off)
4 h (3 h on IS models( with 20 mA simulation (backlight Off)
Recharging time (typical): 5 h (8 h on IS models) at 90% and 6 h (10 h on IS models) at 99% with instrument switched off.

During operation a fully battery symbol “≠” will be displayed on the display. This symbol means that the batteries are completely full. When the batteries will be discharged the symbol
“–” will appear and the instrument still has about 20 minutes operation capability to end the running analysis.
The battery symbol indicates that a full charge is required. Use only the dedicated battery charger supplied by Eurotron together the instrument.

CAUTION: OLD BATTERIES CAN LEAK AND CAUSE CORROSION. NEVER LEAVE RUN DOWN BATTERIES IN THE INSTRUMENT

WARNING

THE INSTRUMENT IS SHIPPED WITH AN AVERAGE LEVEL OF BATTERY CHARGE. AFTER UNPACKING, A FULL CHARGE OF THE BATTERY IS RECOMMENDED, BY CONNECTING THE INSTRUMENT TO THE MAIN
LINE THROUGH THE BATTERY CHARGER (OFF CONDITION) FOR 8/10 HOURS.

3.4 Electrical connections

Appropriate extension wires should be used between the thermocouple (or instrument under calibration) and the MicroCal 20 DPC unless the thermocouple leads allows direct
connection. Make sure that both thermocouple and compensating cable are connected with the correct polarity.
If in doubt, the polarity of the compensating leads can be checked by connecting a length of lead to the indicator, shortening the free ends of the wires together and noting that the
indicator reading increases when the wire connection is heated. Color codes of compensating cables change in different countries. Check the appropriate table.
For Rtd connection use a cable of adequate gauge to lower the overall input resistance.
The use of a cable with a good resistance balance between conductors is also necessary.

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MicroCal 20 calibrator is designed to be insensitive to transients or noise, the following recommendations should be followed to reduce ac pick up in the signal leads and to ensure a
good performance. The input leads should not be run near ac line wiring, transformers and heating elements. Input/output leads should, if possible, be twisted and shielded with the
shield grounded at the end of the cable. When shielded cables are used the shield must be connected to the negative terminal.

The following figure shows some examples of input/output wiring of the instrument:

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Resistance / Resistenza

For a better understanding of the appropriate connection when using the instrument to simulate current into industrial 2-wire loop please, note the meaning of the terminal used.

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 the calibrator connections are placed in series on the loop.

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3.4.1 Multi-connection binding post

The MicroCal 20 includes 3 different connection systems:
Isothermic connector
• Standard banana plugs
for TCs
• Mini isothermal TC's connector
• Push & Lock system for wires

Banana plug

Push the binding post

and insert the wire

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4 GETTING STARTED

4.1 Unpacking
Remove the instrument from its packing case and remove any shipping ties, clamps, or packing materials.
Carefully follow any instructions given on any attached tags.
Inspect the instrument for scratches, dents, damage to case corner etc. that 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 indicates the model and the serial number of the instrument. Refer to this number for any inquiry for service, spare parts supply or application and technical support
requirements. Eurotron will keep a database with all information regarding your instrument.

4.2 Charge the battery

Before you use the calibrator for the first time, charge the battery pack for 8/10 hours by connecting the external battery charger.

WARNING
FOR THE IS MODELS USE THE EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER IN SAFE ZONE ONLY

4.3 Power up
Press the [ON/OFF] key to switch the instrument on and off. The instrument needs some seconds to check the hardware and to run the autocalibration procedure.

4.4 Automatic channel protections

The unit is protected against over-voltage and over-current inputs, by firmware and by thermal fuses.
The thermal fuses do not need replacement when activated. They automatically restore the input channels after some minutes.
The firmware is designed to load the last instrument settings.

IMPORTANT
WHEN THERMAL FUSES ACTIVATE, YOU SHOULD DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FROM THE UNIT AND SWITCH THE INSTRUMENT OFF FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES. THE THERMAL FUSES WILL BE
AUTOMATICALLY RESTORED AND YOU CAN RESUME YOUR WORK.

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4.5 Date and time setting

Before you use the calibrator for the first time, adjust the current data and time of the unit.

• Switch the instrument ON by pressing the [ON/OFF] key.

• Press the [MENU] key.
MENU MENU Date/Time
Configuration Display Date
Unit Power in [Set Ch] Time
Ramp-Memory scan Date/Time
Data logger Rejection [50 Hz]
Advanced Baud rate [9600]
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “Date” option. Press the [ ] key to set the system date.
Date
DD [01]
MM [08]
YY [03]
Format [Euro]

Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the parameter to set. Press the [ ] key to modify the value.
DD MM YY Format
1 6 1 Euro
2 7 2 USA
3 8 3
4 9 4
5 10 5
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

• Press the [] key to return to the previous menu.

Date/Time Time
Date 12H
Time 24H

Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

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• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the time display mode (12H or 24H). Press the [ ] key to set the system time.
Time Time
HH [2] am/pm
MM [30] HH [2]
MM [30]

Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

or if “12H” mode is selected
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the parameter to set. Press the [ ] key to modify the value.
HH MM
1 29
2 30
3 31
4 32
5 33
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

• Press the [ESC] key to return in measuring mode.

4.6 Using the backlight

An automatic backlight system uses the sensor positioned on the keyboard.
To manually switch on and off the backlight proceed as follows:

• Press the [MENU] key. Enter in configuration mode by highlight “Configuration” option (use the [ ] and [ ] keys) and press the [ ] key.
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “Display” option. Press the [ ] key.
• Highlight the “Light” option and press the [ ] key to change the Backlit configuration.
Light
Auto
On
Off

Press < > to SET

• Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the desired backlight mode (AUTO, ON, OFF). Press the [ ] key to store the changes.
• Press [ESC] key to return in measuring mode.

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NOTE: THE AUTOMATIC BACKLIGHT SENSOR IS NOT AVAILABLE ON IS MODELS

4.7 Adjust the display contrast

To increase or decrease the contrast, proceed as follows:

• Press [MENU].
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to increase and decrease contrast.
• Press [ESC] key to return in measuring mode.

4.8 Change display mode

The operator can select 10 display pages to visualize the measure and source channels.
To change the page press and release the [DISPLAY] key.

SELECT Display
Ch1 & Ch2
Ch1 & Pressure
Difference
Ch1
Ch2
Press < > to SET

Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the display mode. Available selections are: Ch1&Ch2, Ch1&ChP, Difference, Ch1, Ch2, ChP, Graph
Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

15.2000 19.9800 Ch1 100.0

Ch2 Out
Ch1 mA
TcK Rji °C ChP Pl
Ch1 mA
mbar Ch2 101.2 100.02
100.02 100.02 Dif -1.2 Ch1 TcK Rji °C
Ch1&Ch2 Ch1&ChP Difference Ch1

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100.02 100.02
Ch2 Out TcK Rji °C ChP Pl mbar Pl Ch1 10.2 mbar
Ch2 ChP
2 channels Real time graph

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5 OPERATIONS
The operating mode (i.e., Source, measure) is shown on the display. Channel 1 can only measure electrical parameters; Channel 2 can Sourcing or Measuring (XP model only)
electrical parameter. If internal or external pressure sensors are installed, an additional Pressure channel can be set.
When you turn the calibrator ON, it powers up with the last configuration.
Please refer to Chapter 2.4 for electrical connections.

5.1 Data Hold

Press the [HOLD/ZERO] key to freeze the measure. The symbol “H” is displayed in the status box.
Press the [HOLD/ZERO] key to release the measure. The symbol “H” is removed from the status box.

5.2 Zeroing measure

To zero a measure on one of the 2 channels, you have to press [HOLD/ZERO] key until the numeric pad symbol appears in status box. Now you have to press one of the numeric
keys towards up way [ ] to zero a measure of the channel in the upper part of the display. Otherwise, press [ ] to zero a measure of the channel in the lower part of the display.
Consequently, “Z” appears on the related channel (see par.2.2); to vanish this symbol, the only way is to restart the instrument.

0.0000
Z ch1 mA
ch2 Out TcK Rji °C

100.02
5.3 Storing
MicroCal can store up to 10 configurations with related measures.

• Press [RCL/STO] until “Sto” and appear in the status box

• Press a number corresponding to the desired memory position

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After memorization of a setup and measure values, those symbols in the status box disappear.

To recall one of the memories:

• Press for a short time [RCL/STO], “Rcl” and appear in the status box
• Press a number corresponding to the desired memory position

After recalling a memory, the measure is in hold function (hence, “H” appears).

5.4 Calculator
MicroCal 20 implements a calculator function that allows performing simple mathematical operations or transferring a value to output channel.

• Press [CALC], the calculator box and the related symbol appear

0.0000
0.000000

100.02
• Insert the first value of the operation by means of numeric pad, select the operation by pressing [CALC] (+, -, *, /), insert the second value of the operation, press [=] to show the
result

NOTE: TO INSERT DECIMAL DIGITS, PRESS [SELECT] TO ACT ON DECIMAL DIGITS. BY PRESSING [IN], THE VALUE OF IN CHANNEL IS COPIED IN THE CALCULATOR; BY PRESSING [OUT], THE
CALCULATOR VALUE IS SENT TO THE OUTPUT CHANNEL.

Example: 23 x 4.5

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

23.000000 23.000000 * 103.000000
4.500000

100.02 100.02 100.02

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5.5 Measure mode

5.5.1 Temperature with Thermocouples

The calibrator can support 14 standard of thermocouples. See table on Technical Specifications chapter.
Switch the calibrator ON.
Select the channel to be configured, proceeding as follows:
• Press the [SELECT] key until “SELECT CH1” or “SELECT CH2” is shown.

If you choose the Channel 1 settings, the calibrator will If you choose the Channel 2 settings, the calibrator will display:
display:
N.B. Channel 2 can measure only on MicroCal 20DPC XP or MicroCal 20T models.
SELECT Ch1 SELECT Ch2
Thermocouple Out
RTD thermometer In
Current Off
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “In” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.
In
Thermocouple
RTD thermometer
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET

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• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “Thermocouple” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.
Thermocouple
Rji
Rje
Rjr

Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the reference joint (Rj) mode.
Rji Internal reference. The temperature is automatically compensated by the internal sensor.
Rje External reference. The temperature is compensated with the value programmed in “Menu – Unit – Temperature – Rj Ch1 ext” menu.
Rjr Remote reference. The temperature is compensated using the channel 2 as RTD input. This option is available only on MicroCal 20DPC XP and
MicroCal 20T models.
• Press the [ ] key. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.
Rji
TcK
TcJ
TcT
TcR
TcS
Press < > to SET
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the requested type of thermocouple.
• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and going in measuring mode. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

5.5.2 External Cold Joint Reference Setting

• Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown:

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MENU
Configuration
Unit
Ramp-Memory scan
Data logger
Advanced
Press < > to SET
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “Unit” option.
• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

Unit Temperature
Temperature Unit [°C]
Pressure [mbar] Rj Ch1 ext [0.0]
Xscale Rj Ch2 ext [0.0]
Scale [ITS 90]

Press < > to SET Select the “Temperature” option.

Press < > to SET
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “Rj Ch1 ext” option for channel 1 setting or highlight the “Rj Ch2 ext” option for channel 2 setting.
• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection.

Rj Ch1 ext Rj Ch1 ext

20.0 0.0

25.0
Use numeric keys
[ENTER] to confirm
Use the numeric pad (red keys) to insert the temperature value (e.g. 25.0°C)
• Press [ENTER] to confirm or [] to go to the upper menu level without changes.
• Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

5.5.3 Temperature with RTDs

The calibrator can support 14 standard of resistance thermometers. See table on Technical Specifications chapter.
Two, Three, or Four wire RTD connections can be performed for high accuracy measurements. Refer to the electrical connection chapter.

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• Press the [SELECT] key until “SELECT CH1” or “SELECT CH2” is shown.
If you choose the Channel 1 setting the calibrator will If you choose the Channel 2 setting the calibrator will display:
display:
N.B. Channel 2 can measure only on MicroCal 20DPC XP or MicroCal 20T models.
SELECT Ch1 SELECT Ch2
Thermocouple Out
RTD thermometer In
Current Off
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “In” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.
In
Thermocouple
RTD thermometer
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “RTD thermometer” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

RTD thermometer
3 wire
4 wire

Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the connection for your RTD.

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IMPORTANT
PLEASE SELECT 4 WIRE CONNECTION IF YOU HAVE A 2 WIRE RTD AND USE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AS SHOWN ON 2.4 CHAPTER.

• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.
3 wire
Pt100 IEC
Pt200 IEC
Pt500 IEC
Pt1000 IEC
Pt100 OIML
Press < > to SET
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the requested type of RTD.
• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and going in measuring mode. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

5.5.4 Temperature Scale Setting

• Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown:
MENU Unit
Configuration Temperature
Unit Pressure [mbar]
Ramp-Memory scan Xscale
Data logger
Advanced
Press < > to SET Select the “Unit” option
Press < > to SET Select the “Temperature” option
Temperature Temperature
Unit [°C] IPTS 68
Rj Ch1 ext [0.0] ITS 90
Rj Ch1 ext [0.0]
Scale [ITS 90]

Press < > to SET Select the “Scale” option

Press < > to SET
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the temperature scale used (ITS90 or IPTS68).
• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and going in measuring mode. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

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5.5.5 Temperature Unit Setting

• Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown:
MENU Unit
Configuration Temperature
Unit Pressure [mbar]
Ramp-Memory scan Xscale
Data logger
Advanced
Press < > to SET Select the “Unit” option
Press < > to SET Select the “Temperature” option.
Temperature Temperature
Unit [°C] °C
Rj Ch1 ext [0.0] °F
Rj Ch1 ext [0.0] K
Scale [ITS 90]

Press < > to SET Select the “Unit” option.

Press < > to SET
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the engineering unit you would like to use in temperature sourcing and measuring.
• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and going in measuring mode. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

5.5.6 Current
• Press the [SELECT] key until “SELECT CH1” or “SELECT CH2” is shown.

If you choose the Channel 1 setting the calibrator will If you choose the Channel 2 setting the calibrator will display:
display:
N.B. Channel 2 can measure only on MicroCal 20DPC XP or MicroCal 20T models.

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SELECT Ch1 SELECT Ch2

Thermocouple Out
RTD thermometer In
Current Off
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “In” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.
In
Thermocouple
RTD thermometer
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “Current” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.
Current
Active loop 50mA
Passive loop 20mA

Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to choose the loop mode.
ƒ Active current loop: select this option if you are connecting to an active current loop (your circuit provide to supply the loop)
ƒ Passive current loop: select this option if you are connecting to a passive current loop (the calibrator provide to supply the loop).

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IMPORTANT
ACTIVE LOOP SELECTION ALLOWS TO SWITCH OFF THE INTERNA POWER SUPPLY.
SELECT THIS FUNCTON WHEN YOU DO NOT NEED THE LOOP SUPPLY TO MAXIMIZE THE MICROCAL BATTERY LIFE.

• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and go to measuring mode. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

5.5.7 Voltage
• Press the [SELECT] key until “SELECT CH1” or “SELECT CH2” is shown.

If you choose the Channel 1 setting the calibrator will If you choose the Channel 2 setting the calibrator will display:
display:
N.B. Channel 2 can measure only on MicroCal 20DPC XP or MicroCal 20T models.
SELECT Ch1 SELECT Ch2
Thermocouple Out
RTD thermometer In
Current Off
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “In” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.
In
Thermocouple
RTD thermometer
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET

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• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “Voltage” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

Voltage
200mV
2V
20V

Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to choose the range.
• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and go to measuring mode. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

5.5.8 Math Functions

• Press the [SELECT] key until “SELECT CH1” or “SELECT CH2” is shown.

If you choose the Channel 1 setting the calibrator will If you choose the Channel 2 setting the calibrator will display:
display:
N.B. Channel 2 can measure only on MicroCal 20DPC XP or MicroCal 20T models.
SELECT Ch1 SELECT Ch2
Thermocouple Out
RTD thermometer In
Current Off
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “In” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

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In
Thermocouple
RTD thermometer
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “Process Function” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

Process Function
XScale
LinMan [ ]

Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the type of Mathematic functions you have to use.
ƒ XScale: allows to perform a linear or square scaling for your input parameter (e.g. For transforming a 4/20 mA input to a –1 to 2 bar reading on the display)
ƒ LinMan: you can transfer from PC (using the optional LinMan PC software) special linearization sensor tables (e.g. The RTD calibration ohm vs. °C table or the
polynomial coefficients). Please refer to LinMan software paragraph for the complete procedure.
• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

If you have select “XScale” option, the display will show: If you have select “LinMan” option, the display will show the list of all sensor
Xscale linearizations you have created using the optional PC software LinMan.
X1 LinMan
X2 My Sensor 1
X3 My Sensor 2
X4 My Sensor 3
Set X1 My Sensor 4
Press < > to SET My Sensor 5
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to choose the Xscale function. Press < > to SET
• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and go to measuring mode. Press the • Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to choose the sensor name.

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[ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes. • Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and go to measuring mode. Press the
(for Xscale function, see par.4.3) [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

5.5.9 Pressure
• Press the [SELECT] key until “SELECT Pressure” is shown.
SELECT Pressure
Pl
Ph
Ph-Pl
Ph+Pl
Pe
Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the sensor to be displayed.

• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and going in measuring mode. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

5.5.10 Pressure Unit Setting

• Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown:
MENU Unit
Configuration Temperature
Unit Pressure [mbar]
Ramp-Memory scan Xscale
Data logger
Advanced
Press < > to SET Select the “Unit” option.
Press < > to SET Select the “Pressure” option.

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Pressure
mbar
bar
Pa
hPa
kPa
Press < > to SET
• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the engineering unit you would like to use in pressure sourcing and measuring.
• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and going in measuring mode. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

5.5.11 Pressure Zeroing

• To zeroing the pressure channel, hold down the [HOLD/ZERO] key for 4 seconds while in pressure display mode. The symbol is displayed in the status box. Press the [ ],
[ ] key if you need to zero the upper or the lower display.

5.5.12 Resistance
• Press the [SELECT] key until “SELECT CH1” or “SELECT CH2” is shown.

If you choose the Channel 1 setting the calibrator will If you choose the Channel 2 setting the calibrator will display:
display:
N.B. Channel 2 can measure only on MicroCal 20DPC XP or MicroCal 20T models.
SELECT Ch1 SELECT Ch2
Thermocouple Out
RTD thermometer In
Current Off
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “In” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

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In
Thermocouple
RTD thermometer
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the “Resistance” parameter.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

Resistance
3 wire
4 wire

Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the connection for your resistance.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE SELECT 4 WIRE CONNECTION IF YOU HAVE A 2 WIRE RESISTANCE AND USE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AS SHOWN ON 2.4 CHAPTER.

• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.
3 wire
500Ω
5kΩ

Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the range.

• Press the [ ] key to confirm the selection and going in measuring mode. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

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5.5.13 Frequency/Pulse: measure

IMPORTANT
MEASURE OF FREQUENCY OR PULSES IS POSSIBLE ONLY ON CHANNEL 1
• Press the [SELECT] key until “SELECT CH1” is shown
SELECT Ch1
Thermocouple Frequency/Pulse
Frequency
RTD thermometer
Current Pulse
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET
Select “Frequency/Pulse”
Press < > to SET select “Frequency” o “Pulse”

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes
If you select Frequency as a input: If you select Pulse as a input:
Frequency Se scegliete “Pulse” come input, lo strumento mostra:
Range Pulse
Trigger level [2] Measure
Trigger level [2]
Time
Mode [One shot]
Press < > to SET
• Select “Trigger level” to define the threshold level (Volt) Press < > to SET
• Select “Range” to define the frequency level
• Select “Trigger level” to define the threshold level (Volt)
Frequency • Define the time, in seconds, used to perform the measure, with “Time”
200Hz • Select the mode for the measure of pulses: “One shot” or “Continuous”, depending
on which kind of measure you want: over a single time range or continuously.
2kHz
• Select Measure to start the measure. The instrument comes back automatically to
20kHz the measuring page and channel 1 measures a value expressed in p/t

Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in
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NOTE
ABOUT THE GENERATION OF FREQUENCY/PULSE, SEE PAR. 4.6.2

5.6 Source mode: signals generation

The calibrator can generate (source) all the electrical signals as shown in technical specifications paragraph.
• Press the [SELECT] key until “SELECT CH2” is shown.
SELECT Ch2
Out
In
Off

Press < > to SET 0.000

Select the “OUT” option. The display shows the following page 0.000000
OUT
Thermocouple
RTD thermometer
Current
1 0 .00
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET

NOTE
PROCEED AS DESCRIBED IN THE MEASURE PAR. 4.5 FOR THE SELECTION OF VARIETIES OF SIGNAL GENERATIONS

To insert the numeric value for a generated signal, it is enough to insert it directly using [ ], [ ] (numeric pad). Each key is located immediately below the digit it acts on: a single click
of [ ] increases the digit of 1 unit, vice versa a single click of [ ] decreases this digit of 1 unit.

On the other hand, it is possible to insert a value with calculator function:

• Press [CALC], the calculator box and the related symbol appear
• Insert a value with the numeric pad
• Confirm by pressing [MENU], the value is then transcribed on the output channel
• Press [ESC] to exit from calculator function

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Example: To insert the value “210.00”, we need to act on numeric pad or with the calculator function

5.6.1 Temperature generator: MicroCal T series

WARNING
FOR IS MODELS CONNECT THE TEMPERATURE GENERATOR IN SAFE ZONE ONLY

MicroCal 20 is able to command a temperature generator of MicroCal T series by Eurotron. In that way, it is possible to set the temperature directly from the calibrator.
Among possible uses, for instance it is possible to realize a system which receives a signal from a temperature transmitter and turns it back on the furnace; moreover, scaling functions
are always available.

0.000 0.000
210.000000 Ch1 mA
Ch2 out RTD °C 4w

1 0 .00 2 1 0 .00

NOTE
THE CONNECTION TO MICROCAL T IS PERFORMED BY MEANS OF THE RS232 SERIAL PORT (6 MINIDIN FEMALE CONNECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE)

• Press [SELECT] until “Select CH2” appears

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SELECT Ch2 OUT Temp Generator

Out Voltage T100
In Resistance T200
Off Frequency/Pulse T500
Process Function T1100
FAST-CAL
Temp Generator
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
Select “OUT”: select "Temp Generator" :

Select the desired temperature generator and press the [ ] key to select it

• Select the desired temperature as Out

5.6.2 Frequency/Pulse: generation

• Press [SELECT] until “Select CH2” appears

SELECT Ch2 OUT

Out Frequency/Pulse
Voltage
Frequency
In Resistance
Pulse
Off Frequency/Pulse
Process Function
Temp Generator
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
Select “OUT” select Frequency/Pulse
Press < > to SET

• select “Frequency” or “Pulse”

• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes

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If you select “Frequency” as output, the display shows: If you select “Pulse” as input, the display shows:
Frequency Pulse
Square OnOff
Sinusoidal Time
Triangular Mode [One shot]
Amplitude [5] Amplitude [5]
Sin offset [0]
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
• Select the Amplitude • Define the time (minutes and seconds), over that the generation is performed
• Select the offset with “Sin offset” with Time
• Select the desired waveform: square, sinusoidal, triangular • Select the mode for pulse generation: “One shot” or “Continuous”, depending
• Select the range for the frequency : on which kind of generation you want: over a single time range or continuously
Sinusoidal • Select the Amplitude
200Hz • Select OnOff. The instrument comes back automatically at the measuring
page and channel 2 expresses the value in p/t. Hence it is possible to directly
2kHz set the number of pulses in time unit.
20kHz
When the instrument is in the measures page, it appears in Hold mode. Unlocking
hold by pressing [HOLD], the generation starts with those previously set
Press < > to SET parameters.

• Press the [ ] key to select the option and to enter measure mode

5.7 X-Scaling setting

The calibrator can measure voltage or current and simply display it or convert it using the “XScale” function and then display the measured value via a conversion factor.
• Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown:

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MENU Unit
Configuration Temperature
Unit Pressure [mbar]
Ramp-Memory scan Xscale
Data logger
Advanced
Press < > to SET Select the “Unit” option
Press < > to SET Select the “XScale” option.

XScale X1
X1 Unit [°C]
X2 Parameter [50 mA]
X3 In Low [4.000]
X4 In High [20.000]
Disp Low [0.0]
Press < > to SET Select one of the 4 available functions. (e.g. X1)
Press < > to SET
Select and program each of the 8 variables:
ƒ Unit: 5 characters length can be programmed for the engineering unit
ƒ Parameter: select the voltage or the current input range [200mV, 2V, 20V, 50mA]
ƒ In Low: Change this value with the Zero scale
ƒ In High: Change this value with the Input Full Scale
ƒ Disp Low: Change this value with the Displayed low scale
ƒ Disp High: Change this value with the Displayed High scale
ƒ Function: Change this value with the linearization function [linear, square, sqrt, log]
ƒ Decimals: Change this value with the number of digits to be displayed [0, 1, 2, 3, 4]
• Press the [ESC] key to return in measuring mode.

5.8 Cycle & Ramp

The output channel can be programmed to simulate a ramp.
The procedure uses the Channel 2 output configuration.

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NOTE
BEFORE RUN THE PROCEDURE THE CH2 HAS TO BE SET AS OUTPUT (SEE PAR. 4.6)

• Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown:

MENU Ramp - Memory scan
Ramp
Configuration Ramp
OnOff
Unit Memory scan n. cycles [0]
Ramp-Memory scan From [0]
Data logger To [1]
Advanced Step [0.1]
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press the [ ] key to display other variables
Ramp
Step [0.1]
T up [10]
T soak up [3]
T down [5]
T soak down [0]
Press < > to SET
Select each parameter and set it properly to define the characteristics of the ramp signal
NOTE
ENGINEERING UNITS ARE REFERRED TO THE OUTPUT TYPE PREVIOUSLY SET ON CH2 (MV, V, MA, ETC.)
TIMES ARE EXPRESSED IN SECONDS

ƒ On/Off: RUN and STOP the simulation

ƒ From: Minimum output level
ƒ To: Maximum output level
ƒ Step: Ramp step
ƒ T up: Interval to go from Minimum to Maximum levels
ƒ T soak up: Waiting time on maximum level
ƒ T down: Interval to go from Maximum to Minimum levels
ƒ T soak down: Waiting time on minimum level
ƒ N. Cycles: 0 = continuous simulation ; 1 to 999 = number of ramp simulations (cycles)

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See the following explanatory figure:

• Select the “On/Off” key to run the procedure. Press [ESC]: the display shows a page like that:

15.2000
Ch1 mA
Ch2 Ramp mV

100.02 The “ramp” massage is displayed on the channel 2 while the ramp is running.
The phases of the ramp are signed by the arrows beside the “ramp” message: = ascent, = soak up, = slope down,  = soak down

• Press the [HOLD] key to pause and to continue the procedure.

Example:
Ch2 on V
From=0, to=1, step=0.1, t up=5, t soak up=3, t down=4, t soak down=4

The simulation starts from 0V, goes to 1V in 5sec with 0.1V steps. After the ascent, the signal is kept at 1V for 3sec and goes down to 0V in 4sec. After other 2sec, the cycle is redone
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5.9 Data Logging

See par.6.1.1 as this function is strictly related to communication with PC

5.10 Graph
The graphic display allows showing the real time trend for two channels.
The procedure uses channels configuration. Before run the procedure the channels to be graph has to be set.

• Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown:

MENU Advanced
Configuration Switch Test
Unit Leak Test
Ramp-Memory scan HART
Data logger Trx Simulator
Advanced Graph
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
Select the “Advanced” option Select the “Graph” option

Graph
Source [Ch1]
In Low [0.00]
In High [100.00]
Time
Mode [Line]
Press < > to SET
ƒ Source: Select the graph channel source. Available settings are: CHP (if internal and/or external pressure sensor are installed), CH1, CH2.
ƒ In Low: Set the graph Low scale
ƒ In High: Set the graph full scale
ƒ Time: Set the sampling time (expressed in min. and sec.)
ƒ Mode: set the mode between the options "Dot" and "Line"
• To display the graphic, select the graphic display mode by pressing the [DISPLAY] key and selecting the “Graph” item.

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5.11 Transmitter simulator

The calibrator can be programmed for simulate a signal or a pressure transmitter. The input signal is transformed to a 0-20mA or a 4-20mA output signal.
The procedure uses channel configuration. Before run the procedure the source channel has to be set.

• Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown:

MENU Advanced
Configuration Switch Test
Unit Leak Test
Ramp-Memory scan HART
Data logger Trx Simulator
Advanced Graph
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
Select the “Advanced” option Select the “Trx Simulator” option
Trx simulator Trx
On/Off In value
Source [Ch1] Out value
In values Function [linear]
Out values In error [Error]
Function [linear] Sampling time [1]
Press < > to SET Press the [ ] key to display the other variables
Press < > to SET
ƒ On/Off: RUN and STOP the function
ƒ Source: Input channel (Ch1, P1, P2, PE, PA, RH%, T)
ƒ In value: Allows to program the low and full scale for the Trx source
ƒ Out value: Allows to program the low and full scale for the mA output (max. range 0 to 50mA)
ƒ Function : Linearization mode (Linear, square, sqrt, log)
ƒ In error: Error message for input out of range (out=L/H, error)
ƒ Sampling time: It is possible to choose the interval between input data acquisition (0.1, 1 or 10 seconds)

5.12 Memory Scan

The output channel (CH2) can be programmed for simulating a sequence of 10 values. This procedure uses the Channel 2 as output channel and the 1-9 memories.
Before run this feature, you have to set output values using consecutive memories (see par. 4.3) and set channel 2 as output. .

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• Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown:

MENU Ramp - Memory scan
Configuration Ramp
Unit Memory scan
Ramp-Memory scan
Data logger
Advanced
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
Select “Ramp-Memory scan” Select the “Memory Scan”
Memory scan
On/Off
From [1]
To [8]
Time [2]
Mode [AUTO]
Press < > to SET
Set the parameters for simulation procedure
ƒ On/Off: runs and ends the function
ƒ Mode: AUTO: automatic sequence using the “Time” value as interval time – MANUAL: require to press the [HOLD] key to go to the next step
ƒ From: First memory to be simulated.
ƒ To: Last memory to be simulated
ƒ Time: interval time between 2 steps
ƒ Mode: set the mode between the options "Auto" and "Manual"
IMPORTANT
BEFORE RUN THE PROCEDURE, BE SURE TO HAVE ALL MEMORIES WITH THE SAME OUTPUT PARAMETERS. IF THE STORED MEMORIES HAVE DIFFERENT PHYSICAL PARAMETERS (EG. MV AND MA) YOU
COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE LOAD.

• Select the “On/Off” key to run the procedure. The display shown the following page:
–
15.2000
Ch1 mA
Ch2 scan 0 mV

100.02 The message “scan” is displayed in the status box when the sequencer is running. A number shows the current step.

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• If the sequencer is programmed in “AUTO” mode, press the [HOLD] key to pause and to continue the procedure.
• If the sequencer is programmed in “MANUAL” mode, press the [HOLD] key to go to next step.

5.13 Switch Test

Verifying functions are available for measurement’s instruments of temperature or pressure.

• Press [MENU], the following page is shown:

MENU Advanced
Configuration Switch Test
Unit LeakTest
Ramp-Memory scan HART
Data logger Trx simulator
Advanced Graph
Press < > to SET Select “Advanced”
Press < > to SET Select “Switch Test”

Switch Test
Pressure
Temperature
Switch [Ext]

Press < > to SET

You can also set the contact input for the switch test by selecting it between the "external", "ch1" or "ch2" options:
Switch Test Switch
Pressure Ext
Temperature Ch1
Switch [Ext] Ch2

Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

Select "Switch…" and the select the contact input to set it

NOTE: THE EXTERNAL CONTACT INPUT [EXT] IS NOT AVAILABLE ON IS MODELS

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Pressure
If you have to verify the switch on a pressure, select “Pressure” and the type of the sensor to use, internal or external: Pl
Ph
Pe
If you have to verify the switch on a temperature, select “Temperature” and choose the proper channel.

Press < > to SET

• Confirm and then perform the test, verifying whether the contact is Close or Open

Switch Test Switch Test During a switch test, at the first line you can read the measure in real time. The second line
shows the status of the switch and the third line indicates the measure held at the moment
10.0 mbar 0.0 mbar of switch commutation.
Contact Open Contact Close
0.0 mbar 15.0 mbar

5.14 Leak Test

It is possible to perform a leak test of pressure (only in models with pressure sensors).
MicroCal 20 carries out 4 different pressure readings at settable interval times (T1..T4). At the end, the difference between the last and the first readings, with the aim of giving a leak
measure.

• Press [MENU], the following page is shown:

MENU Advanced Leak Test

Configuration Switch Test OnOff [off]
Unit Leak Test Channel [Pe]
Ramp-Memory scan HART Wait Time [10]
Data logger Trx simulator Leak Time [60]
Advanced Graph
Press < > to SET Select “Advanced”
Press < > to SET Select “Leak Test”
Press < > to SET

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ƒ OnOff: run/stop the test

ƒ Channel: set the pressure input for the test
ƒ Wait time: seconds before starting the leak test procedure
ƒ Leak Time: leak test interval (seconds)

• Select "OnOff" to start the test

The set waiting time will be start and the following pages will appear

Leak Test Leak Test

Waiting Time 10 Leak Time 60
Actual = 100.00 Initial = 100.00
Actual = 99.50

Press ESC to abort Press ESC to abort

the test start and the set leak time will countdown;

Leak Test
Initial = 100.00
Final = 99.50
Leak = 0.50
Leak time = 60
Leak rate = 0.50
Press enter to store
at the end of the test the following page will appear

• Press [ENTER] to store the results of the test in a log file.

5.14.1 Leak Test: file

Results of leak test can be stored in a text file with progressive numeration: “Leak test N.txt”, where N is the number of files.
This file is stored in the instrument memory in the “log” folder accessible with Utilities Manager. See chap. 6.

This txt file has a structure like that in the picture:

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5.15 Alarms
It is possible to enable or disable alarm’s thresholds initially set up by the firm (system alarms) or set custom alarm definable by the user.

• Press [MENU], the following page is shown:

MENU Configuration Configuration

Configuration Display Date/time
Unit Power On [Set Ch] Rejection [50 Hz]
Ramp-Memory scan Date/time Baud rate [9600]
Data logger Rejection [50 Hz] OC Test [Enable]
Advanced Baud rate [9600] Alarm
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
Select “Configuration” Scroll down and select "Alarm"

Alarm
General [Enable]
User

Press < > to SET

• Select General and then Enable or Disable the general system alarms

NOTE: WHEN YOU DISABLE THE ALARMS, AT NEXT TURNING ON THE SELECTION WILL BE LOSE AND ALARMS BECOME ACTIVE.
See par.10.1 about error messages.

• Select User to set alarms definable by the user:

User
OnOff [off]
Channel [ch1]
Min [0]
Max [100]

Press < > to SET

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• Set the channel where to have threshold alarms with Channel

• Set Min and Max threshold

NOTE: UNIT MEASURE IS REFERRED TO THE USED CHANNEL

• Enable the alarm with “OnOff”

NOTE: IN CASE OF THRESHOLD OVERCOMING, AN ACOUSTIC SIGNAL IS EMITTED UNTIL THE SIGNAL COMES BACK RETURN UNDER THRESHOLD OR THE ALARM IS DISABLED.

5.16 Switching on settings (Power On)

It is possible to set how the instrument turns on through the “Power On” function

• Press [MENU]

MENU Configuration
Configuration Display
Unit Power On [Set Ch]
Ramp-Memory scan Date/time
Data logger Rejection [50 Hz]
Advanced Baud rate [9600]
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
Select “Configuration” Select “Power On”

> Power On < ƒ Safe: Ch1 = voltage, Ch2 = off. This way avoids any risk of damage for the instrument
Safe ƒ Set Ch: it set the last channel settings
Set Ch
ƒ Set val: it set the last channel settings and the channel 2 output value
Set val

Press < > to SET

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6 SERIAL COMMUNICATION

6.1 RS232 communication port

MicroCal has a standard RS232 serial port for communicating with a PC.
Connect the serial cable BB530203 to the MicroCal 20 mini-din connector on the left side as in the figure below:

WARNING:
CONNECT THE RS232 PORT IN SAFE AREA ONLY

6.2 Baud Rate setting

To change the baud rate on the instrument, press the [MENU] key.

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MENU Configuration MENU

Configuration Display 9600
Unit Power On [Set Ch] 19200
Ramp-Memory scan Date/time 38400
Data logger Rejection [50 Hz] 57600
Advanced Baud rate [9600] 115200
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

• Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight the required baud rate value.
• Press the [ ] key to select the option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measure mode without changes.

6.2 Firmware upgrade : STFlash

The instrument has embedded in its memory a software (firmware) which is loaded at every turning on and which allows operating. This firmware can be changed and substituted; this
guarantees a continuous upgrade of the instrument and the exploitation of its possibilities.
To upgrade the firmware, you need the ST167Flash program and a file with extension “HFW”, which represents the firmware itself that has to be transferred to the instrument.

This software is compatible with all versions of Windows. The program needs the following minimum requirements of the Personal Computer:

• Pentium CPU with at least 16MB of RAM

• 20MB free space on hard-disc
• Monitor with resolution 800x600
• Microsoft mouse or compatible

To install the program, follow the procedure:

• Insert the CD-ROM
• From “Start” menu, select “Run…”
• Insert the filename “D:Setup.exe” (eventually, substitute the letter “D” with the proper ID of your CD-ROM drive)
• Follow the instructions showed on the screen by the installation program

After installing the program, run it from “Programs” menu:

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• Connect the instrument to PC through the serial communication cable (BB530203) and turn it on and enter the Firmware Upgrade mode by pressing [MENU]+[ON]
• Select the right COM port (Serial port)
• Select the same communication velocity (expressed in Baud) either on PC (Baud rate) and on the instrument

ATTENTION
SET THE SAME BAUD RATE EITHER ON PC AND THE INSTRUMENT, OTHERWISE NO COMMUNICATION HAPPENS.
IN CASE OF COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS, TRY TO DECREASE THE BAUD RATE.

• Insert in the field “Filename” the position where the file with “HFW” extension is, it means the firmware that has to be transferred to the instrument.
• Press “Program” and wait the complete data transfer
• Press “END” to quit the program
NOTE: EVENTUALLY, PRESS “READ ME” TO READ AN HELP ONLINE.

ATTENTION
IN CASE OF FAILED PROCEDURE, TURN THE INSTRUMENT OFF BY PRESSING [ON/OFF] FOR ABOUT 10SECS AND REPEAT THE OPERATION.

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7 RS232 – USB ADAPTOR INSTALLATION SETUP

The RS232/USB adaptor can be used to directly connect the instrument to a computer without the RS232 serial port, but with the USB port only. The adaptor can be used with PCs
under the operating systems Windows™XP and Windows™ 95/98. Depending on the configuration of the computer, the adaptor could be automatically identified or not. If the adaptor
isn’t properly identified you’ll need to manually install its driver, that you can find on the instrument’s software CD.

You need to follow the driver installation below only at first connection of the adaptor. Then, every time you connect the adaptor to your USB port, it will be automatically identified and
it will be ready to operate.

• If you have previously installed a similar adaptor on your pc and the drivers that are about to install are different from those already installed, please uninstall the already installed
drivers FIRST. Please refer to the Driver’s Uninstall procedure of your Operating System.

7.1 Installing driver for the RS232/USB adaptor

• Close all the active windows and/or applications.

• If you computer runs in Windows™XP or Windows™ XP SP1, temporally disconnect the PC from the web. To do this, temporally remove the network cable from your pc, if
connected, or by disabling your network card going to the “Control Panel \ Network and Dial-Up Connections”, right-clicking on the appropriate connection and selecting “Disable” from
the menu. The connection can be re-enabled after the correct driver installation. This it’s not necessary if your computer runs Window™ XP SP2 if configured to ask before connecting
to Windows Update. Windows™ XP SP2 can have this parameter already setted, and to verify this open the Control Panel, select “System”, select the Hardware tab and click
“Windows Update”. Please verify that this option is DISABLED.

• Connect the adaptor to a USB port of your computer. This will automatically launch the “Windows Found New Hardware Wizard”, if the adaptor is not automatically identified and
installed on your system.
• The following page will be displayed:

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• select “No, not this time” to avoid the driver search in internet, then click “Next” to proceed with the installation

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• Select the second option: “Install from a list or a specific location (Advanced)”, then click “Next”
• Select the option referring to the following page, flagging “Search for the best driver in these locations”. Press “Browse” to select the file path.

• Select the folder where the driver is present on the CD:

• D:\\EE26032-SW-DRIVER USB-Seriale FTDI, then select the folder referred to your operative system and click “OK”. The driver will be automatically installed on your system.

NOTE: IF WINDOWS XP IS CONFIGURED TO WARN WHEN UNSIGNED (NON-WHQL CERTIFIED) DRIVERS ARE ABOUT TO BE INSTALLED, YOUR COMPUTER WILL BE DISPLAY THE “HARDWARE
INSTALLATION” WARNING PAGE. CLICK ON “CONTINUE ANYWAY” TO CONTINUE WITH THE INSTALLATION. IF WINDOWS XP IS CONFIGURED TO IGNORE FILE SIGNATURE WARNINGS, NO MESSAGE WILL
APPEAR.

At the end Windows will show a message indicating that the installation was successful. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

WARNING
THE ADAPTOR WILL BE CONFIGURED ON YOUR SYSTEM AS A COMMUNICATION “COM” USB SERIAL PORT, NOT AS A CLASSIC USB PORT. INTO THE DEVICE MANAGER OF YOUR PC THE PORT WILL
APPEAR IN THE “COM AND LPT PORT” CATEGORY.

PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER TO SET BOTH THE CORRECT COM PORT NUMBER AND THE PORT SPEED IN BAUD ON THE SOFTWARE SETTINGS THAT YOU ARE RUNNING, OTHERWISE YOU WILL HAVE ANY
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT AND THE COMPUTER.

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8 SOFTWARE
The MicroCal 20 software package allows using the MicroCal 20 at its best, using all its capabilities.
Three separate programs are available:

LinMan Software
TM
Windows software to setup the calibrator for special sensor linearization.
Two data input mode are available: a complete 2-dimension table (mV to °C, mA to mbar, ohm to °C, etc.) or RTD Pt100 polynomial coefficients.
This software allows you to insert the calibration corrections for your Pt100 working standards and minimize the errors in temperature measurements.

LogMan Software
WindowsTM software to download logged data from MicroCal internal memory to PC. Data can be saved on disks, loaded from disks, exported in Excel format file.

CalpMan 2007 software

Perform you test and calibration procedures by using a single database system for Standards, Tags, Procedures and Calibration data.
Both on-line and off-line procedures can be performed with CalpMan 2007 windows software and Microcal 20 series calibrators.

Off-line procedures
Prepare the calibration procedure on the PC with CalpMan 2007.
Upload one or more Tag calibration routines (test points, error band, etc.) from a PC to the internal memory of the instrument in order to automate in-field tests and calibrations.
Select the appropriate tag name using the keyboard of the calibrator, the calibrator will ask you step by step for all operation and test and calibration data ("As found" and "As left"
values) can be memory stored.
Download your calibration data back to your PC. Print reports or export data.

On-line procedures
CalpMan 2007 calibration procedure manager is also designed to support all Eurotron portable calibrators.
It includes an instrumentation (Standards and Tags) database which makes it quick and easy to generate and manage calibration procedures, set and read data from Eurotron
calibrators, store the data on a database and generate a calibration report.

NOTE: FOR ON-LINE PROCEDURE, PLEASE REF. TO THE MM850290 CALPMAN 2007 INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

8.1 MicroCal 20 DPC Utilities Manager

This software allows interfacing MicroCal with a PC through a serial cable (see ch.5)
From this software it is possible to run both LogMan and LinMan.

The software is Windows compatible. The program requires the following minimum configuration for your PC:
ƒ Pentium CPU
ƒ 20 Mbytes free space on hard disk
ƒ Color monitor 800x600

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ƒ CD-ROM drive
ƒ Microsoft mouse or a compatible one

In order to install the program, follow the below procedure:

ƒ Insert the disk in a CD-ROM drive;
ƒ From the Windows Start Menu, select <RUN…>;
ƒ Enter the filename D:SETUP.EXE (eventually, substitute the letter “D” for the disk drive that contains disk)
ƒ Follow the on screen instructions

Once installed, an icon appears in your Windows programs list.

• Connect the MicroCal to a PC through the serial cable

After executing the program, you can see a menu like that:

Firstly, set up the serial port properly through Option menu. Usually, on the back of PC, you can see COM1 and COM2 ports; be sure that the connection port is the same in the
program.

ATTENTION
SET THE SAME COMMUNICATION RATE (IN BAUD) BOTH ON PC AND ON YOUR INSTRUMENT

Always in Option menu it is eventually possible to set up the communication language.

Next paragraphs illustrate LogMan and LinMan softwares.

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8.1.1 Data logger: data storing

This section of Utilities Manager allows downloading on PC data stored in the internal memory of your MicroCal.
First of all, you should have a data file realized with the instrument itself (Data Logging)

The calibrator can be programmed for memory store input channels measurements. Each measure is recorded complete of the current data and time.
The procedure uses channels configuration. Before run the procedure the channels to be logged have to be set.

• Press the [MENU] key. The following page is shown:

MENU Data Logger
Configuration On/Off
Unit Channels
Ramp-Memory scan Time
Data logger Name [MyLog]
Advanced Replay
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
Select the “Data logger” option
Source
ƒ On/Off: RUN and STOP the logging Ch1
ƒ Source: Select the channels for recording. Available settings are: T+RH%+P, (only if optional environmental module is installed), Ch2
Pl
PL+PH+Pe (if internal and/or external pressure sensor are installed), CH1+CH2.
Ph
ƒ Time: Data Acquisition interval (from 1 second to 60 minutes). Pe
ƒ Name: File name. Use keypad to input the file name. Press < > to SET
ƒ Replay: Replay function allows recalling stored data in a log file (see next chapter 8.1.2)

• Select the “On/Off” key to run the procedure. The display shows the following page:

L
15.2000
Ch1 mA
Ch2 Out TcK Rji °C

100.02 The symbol “L” on the message box is displayed if data logging is running.
• Return back to menu and in Data Logger item select newly “On/Off” to stop the procedure.

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8.1.2 Data logger: data simulation (Replay)

Replay function allows recalling stored data in a log file.

• Press [MENU]:

MENU Data logger

Configuration On/Off
Unit Source
Ramp-Memory scan Time
Data logger Name [MyLog]
Advanced Replay
Press < > to SET Select “Data logger”
Press < > to SET select a desired log file specifying the Name
• Select Replay:
Replay
On/Off [off]
Column [1]

Press < > to SET

select the proper number of column, it means the signal to simulate among those previously stored. Indeed, a log file is divided in many data columns depending on how
many fields (Sources) are active during storing phase.

• Select the “On/Off” key to run the procedure

NOTE: SET CHANNEL 2 AS OUT IF YOU WANT TO GENERATE A SIGNAL

The display shows the following page:

R
15.2000
Ch1 mA
Ch2 Out TcK Rji °C

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• Return to the menu, Data Logger / Replay and select newly “On/Off” to eventually end the procedure. Otherwise, the function stops after simulation of all data stored.

8.1.3 LogMan
NOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE TO SOFTWARE SECTION: RUN UTILITIES MANAGER

ATTENTION
AT FIRST USE OF THE SOFTWARE, YOU HAVE TO INSERT THE REGISTRATION CODE IN ORDER TO
USE LOGMAN SOFTWARE

• Select Help menu and the Enter registration code

• Insert the code supplied with the software package

After the registration, the software is completely ready for use. Otherwise, it works
just as a demo version and no data transfer is possible.

• Run LogMan from Tools menu:

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then an Explorer window appears:

• Be sure that the instrument is connected and switched on, press the button Connect

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The figure shows the Explorer window after a connection

The window is a complete image of the content of the memory of instrument and PC.
In the upper side, you can see the browser for log files into MicroCal memory.
In the lower side is instead shown a browser for PC files. Because of choosing LogMan, the PC browser is
automatically opened at “Log files” folder.

NOTE: EVEN FROM EXPLORER WINDOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO SET THE PARAMETERS FOR THE SERIAL PORT BY MEANS OF SETTINGS

BUTTON (THESE SETTINGS WILL BE JUST TEMPORARY)

To transfer files from the instrument to PC or vice versa, you have to select them (one or more at the same time) and

press the button which defines the direction for data transfer to PC or to the instrument
After the data transfer, the files will appear in the related browser.

NOTE: IF IN THE OPTION MENU “SET DOUBLE CLICK FUNCTION” IS SET AS “TRANSFER SELECTED FILES”, FOR DATA TRANSFER IT IS ENOUGH A SIMPLE DOUBLE CLICK

To show the content of a file, it is enough to select it and click on the View button . After a brief wait, due to data transfer, a window for the visualization is opened with the
detail of the performed memorization.

NOTE: IF IN THE OPTION MENU “SET DOUBLE CLICK FUNCTION” IS SET AS “LAUNCH ASSOCIATED APPLICATION”, TO SHOW THE FILE IT IS ENOUGH A SIMPLE DOUBLE CLICK

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Log File: example of visualization

ATTENTION
THE VISUALIZATION OF THE FILENAME IN THE EXPLORER WINDOW DOES NOT IMPLY THAT DATA INSIDE THEM ARE TRANSFERRED TO PC.
TO VISUALIZE THE CONTENT, YOU HAVE TO KEEP ACTIVE THE CONNECTION TO MICROCAL

ƒ To save a file, click on Save button and specify name and position of the file in Excel format (“xls” extenstion)
ƒ To delete a file, either on PC or on the instrument, you have to select it and press “Canc” button on PC.

8.1.4 Certificates
Utilities Manager implements the feature of visualize calibration certificates of the instrument that are stored inside its memory.

• From Explorer window, press Report button

• A window appears that, usually, allows choosing between certificates related to electrical part and that one related to pressure components. After that, select the certificate you
want to see and confirm with OK.

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Certificates: example of visualization

• eventually press the button

• to export a certificate press . Then, select the proper format for export (Word, txt, etc…) and the destination

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8.1.5 Linearization functions: LinMan

This section of Utilities Manager allows defining customized linearizations, it means defining new sensors types. To select the proper linearization, see par.4.1.8 about math functions:

SELECT Ch1 Math Function File selection

Current XScale My Sensor 1
Voltage LinMan [] My Sensor 2
Resistance My Sensor 3
Frequency
My Sensor 4
Math Function
My Sensor 5
Press < > to SET
Press < > to SET select a linearization:
Press < > to SET

By all means, before selecting a linearization on your instrument, you have to define it and transfer it in the instrument through LinMan: for that purpose, proceed as following.

IMPORTANT
LINMAN IS A SOFTWARE INCLUDED IN UTILITIES MANAGER. TO ACTIVATE IT YOU MUST REGISTER IT BY MEANS OF A REGISTRATION CODE SUPPLIED WITH THE PROGRAM
THE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE IS SIMILAR TO THAT ONE FOR LOGMAN ABOVE MENTIONED

• Run Utilities Manager and select “Create/edit linearization data” from Tools menu

A new window allows defining a new linearization, it means to set unit and input scale, output unit, decimals and function name.
A numeric table allows defining numeric values which permit to obtain the linearization function.

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If you want to insert polynomial coefficients for a RTD, you have to select “Set RTD parameters” and insert proper numerical values.
-3 -1 -7 -2
Example: for a Pt100 in the range from 0°C to 850°C, the parameters are the following: R0=100 (resistance in ohm at 0°C), A=3.90802 ·10 °C , B=-5.802 ·10 °C , C=0

After defining linearization points, it is possible to show the related graphic through the icon or to save the related file (“mcl” extension) with . Besides, you can load a

linearization file for eventual changes with .

To transfer a linearization file to the instrument, it must appear in the Lin folder. In order to do that it is possible just to drag and drop it or to click on the 3rd icon of Explorer “Send file
to instrument” and select the proper file (“mcl”).

• Run LinMan from Tools Menu:

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then an Explorer window appears

• Be sure that the instrument is connected and switched on, press the button Connect

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The figure shows the Explorer window after a connection

The window is a complete image of the content of the memory of instrument and PC.
In the upper side, you can see the browser for linearization files into MicroCal memory.
In the lower side is instead shown a browser for PC files. Because of choosing LinMan, the PC browser is
automatically opened at “Linearization files” folder.

NOTE: EVEN FROM EXPLORER WINDOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO SET THE PARAMETERS FOR THE SERIAL PORT BY MEANS OF

SETTINGS BUTTON (THESE SETTINGS WILL BE JUST TEMPORARY)

To transfer files from the instrument to PC or vice versa, you have to select them (one or more at the same

time) and press the button which defines the direction for data transfer to PC or to the instrument

After the data transfer, the files will appear in the related browser.

NOTE: IF IN THE OPTION MENU “SET DOUBLE CLICK FUNCTION” IS SET AS “TRANSFER SELECTED FILES”, FOR DATA TRANSFER IT IS ENOUGH A SIMPLE DOUBLE CLICK

To show the content of a file, it is enough to select it and click on the View button . After a brief wait, due to data transfer, a window for the visualization is opened with the
detail of the performed memorization.

NOTE: IF IN THE OPTION MENU “SET DOUBLE CLICK FUNCTION” IS SET AS “LAUNCH ASSOCIATED APPLICATION”, TO SHOW THE FILE IT IS ENOUGH A SIMPLE DOUBLE CLICK

NOTE: NOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO USE THE LINEARIZATION FROM “MATH FUNCTION”, AS SEEN ABOVE.

8.2 CalpMan 2007: Off-Line procedures

Standard Agencies and Quality Auditors require the collection, organization and analysis of traceability documents. CalpMan 2007 is able 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 suitable tag number.
When a plant has a large number of process instruments, checks and field calibrations are really important in order to keep the compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
MicroCal with CalpMan 2007 can be used as a traditional calibrator in order to check an instrument under test. In this case, we conventionally speak of procedure on-line, as the
connection between calibrator, instrument and PC is still active. For the definition of the procedure and about the software, see the CalpMan 2007 manual.

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However, MicroCal 20 allows storing inside itself all parameters needed for calibration procedures: in this case, we speak about off-line procedures as the MicroCal is disconnected
from PC and it can be moved on the field to perform the required procedures. About procedures off-line, see the following chapter. Anyway, the CalpMan 2007 manual is still useful for
the definition of the procedure.

8.2.1 Transfer calibration parameters

Use CalpMan 2007 to define the calibration procedure: there is no differences between the definition of a calibration procedure on-line and off-line. Follow the instructions shipped with
the software.

ATTENTION
AS A PROCEDURE IS TRANSFERRED ON THE CALIBRATOR, PAY ATTENTION TO THE DEFINITION OF COM PORTS FOR ACTUAL AND REFERENCE VALUES.

• Select a proper Tag from CalpMan 2007, like the example:

•

To transfer data on the calibrator, you need an Upload of information. Hence, be sure that the instrument is switched on and properly connected to PC through serial port.

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• Select “Upload” through “Offline” button and wait for data transfer

Eventually, even from Offline button, it is possible to set the serial port parameters from Options. When necessary, select the options “Delete measure after download” or “Delete all
measure before upload”

Delete All Measure after DownLoad

Select this option to delete, from the calibrator memory, all Tags' calibration results after the data transfer in the CalpMan 2007 data base.
The previous saved procedures will remain in the Calibrator memory.

Delete All Measure before UpLoad

Select this option to delete, from the calibrator memory ALL OFF-LINE data. Deleted data include: Tag calibration results "as found" + "as left", Tag definition, and Calibration
procedures.

Delete Procedure Memory

Press this key to delete, from the calibrator memory ALL OFF-LINE data. Deleted data include: Tag calibration results "as found" + "as left", Tag definition, and Calibration
procedures

NOTE: AFTER UPLOADING DATA OF A CALIBRATION PROCEDURE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO FIND RELATED FILES IN “PROC” FOLDER FROM AN EXPLORER WINDOW OF UTILITIES MANAGER.

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9 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES
Eurotron with CalpMan 2007, coupled with the powerful MicroCal 20 calibrator, grants the possibility to keep these instruments under control.
The calibration data for the required instruments can be stored into the MicroCal 20 memory following the instructions detailed in this manual.
The data of each calibration procedure can be stored together with the name of the TAG, with engineering units, process info, calibration points and a two allowed levels of error.
The calibrator can be used as a generator or as a recorder or both; its input and output terminals can be used to generate, receive and compare info.
After the calibration check, MicroCal 20 will indicate if the checked instrument is within its specifications or if it has to be verified; and a decision can be made by the plant technicians.
The status of every instrument before and after its calibration can be recorded and recalled later.
Benefits to be gained from this system are:

• Optimization of the Maintenance period. By keeping a record of the time required between necessary adjustments, the optimum maintenance period can be determined.
• Print of the Report of Calibration. A calibration report can be printed for each TAG.
• Aid in maintenance planning. Data can be used to analyze the time and cost required for instrument calibrations and can aid in planning manpower, specifying supplier, etc.

Test and calibration data can be memory stored and downloaded to a PC to document the calibration activity that allows building 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 = Pressure Trx 128

Auxiliary information = High temp trap
Area n.21T68
Stafford Station

The overall capabilities of the combination between MicroCal 20 + CalpMan 2007 software are the following :
ƒ MicroCal 20 can store up to 100 Tags
ƒ Each Tag can be tested in different calibration steps (Test Point)
ƒ Each Tag can be identified with an alphanumeric code of 16 characters
ƒ Plant location/Plant section can be identified with three additional lines, everyone of 16 alphanumeric characters
ƒ The Operator/Inspector’s name can be written with up to 16 alphanumeric characters
ƒ The Test procedure can be prepared in a PC and downloaded into a MicroCal 20 when required
ƒ The Test procedure can be eventually directly loaded on the field and downloaded into the PC
ƒ Direct test of analog / digital signal and pressure indicators
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ƒ Direct test of Pressure Transmitters at actual programmed test points or with an automatic calculation of actual errors with inlet pressure in an acceptable deviation band from the
Test Point level.
NOTE
PARAMETERS OF AN OFF-LINE PROCEDURE MUST BE FIRSTLY TRANSFERRED ON THE MICROCAL: SEE PAR.6.2

• Press [CAL PROC] and select the proper Tag from Tag item (in this example, the file is associated to the procedure is “Tag1”)

SELECT Procedure File selection SELECT Procedure

TagSel [] Tag 1 TagSel [Tag1]
Tag 2
Results [Found] Tag 3
Results [Found]
Display procedure Display procedure
Display results Display results
Run procedure Run procedure
Press [ ] to SET Press [ ] to SET Press [ ] to SET

• Once loaded data calibration, it is possible to check them selecting “Display procedure”. One or more pages appear, interchangeable by pressing [ENTER]:

Tag1 Tag1 Tag1

SELECT Procedure My Tag 1 Actual limit Test Points:
Tag [Tag1] Description 1 ±(0.025%+2.0mV) 0.0000 | 3.0000
Results [Found] Description 2 1.0000 | 4.0000
Display procedure Ref. Limit Press [ENTER] 2.0000 | 5.0000
Display results ±(0.01%+2.0mV) 2.5000 |
Run procedure
Press [ ] to SET Press [ENTER] Press [ENTER]

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Result
Found
Left

Press [ ] to SET

• Now it is possible to run the procedure by pressing “Run procedure” and to wait for its completion:

OFF_VtoV 1/1
Ref:5.0000V+0.0125
Ref:Out +5.0000 V
Act:In +5.0002 V
Limit: +0.0035
Error: +0.0002
Procedure complete
Press [ENTER]
When the Reference and/or the Actual values are out of limits, the correspondent values will be in reverse mode.

Eventually, abort the procedure by pressing [ESC] key. A confirmation message will be shown on display.

• Finally, press [ENTER] as required at the end of the procedure. The calibrator returns to the measuring mode.

• Returning to procedure menu by pressing [CAL PROC] and selecting “Display results”, it is possible to check step by step the results of the calibration (press [ENTER] to change
the results pages).

SELECT Procedure
Tag [Tag1]
Results [Found]
Display procedure
Display results
Run procedure
Press [ ] to SET

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10 DLL DRIVER FOR WINDOWS™

This document is related to the analysis and the management of a driver for the MicroCal20 (ordering code EE260222), use DLL technology (dynamic library language) for optimize
and simplify the protocol of the communication between PC and MicroCal20.

10.1 Function and Property

10.1.1 Directory of publics methods available OnLine

• Get getdirection (muxchn) As Object
• Get geteu (muxchn) As Object
• Get getscaleinfo (muxchn) As Object
• Get cangetSN () As Object
• Get IsMultiplexer () As Object
• Getminmaxchn (minchn, maxchn)
• Opencomm (Serialport As Byte, baudrate As String) As Boolean
• Setchn (idchn, muxchn, Scalechn, stepvalue, direction, decimals, tctype, rtdtype, rj, its, tcrtdeng, ohmwire, sensloop) As Boolean
• Generate (idchn, muxchn, Value) As Boolean
• Getmeas_output (idchn, muxchn, direction, measure() As Single, errornum() As Integer) As Boolean
• GetSN (idchn, sernum) As Boolean
• Get bDebug () As Boolean
• Let bDebug (ByVal vNewValue As Boolean)
• IsDriver () As String

10.2 Performances
• Management of serial port PC from Com 1 to Com 16
• Possibility set of the BoudRate from 9600bps to 115200bps
• Language of programming standard recognized from all the Microsoft Systems
• Possibility of integration with various types of programming languages
• It uses OCX standard of Windows : MSCOMM32.OCX

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10.3 Interfaces

10.3.1 Indication of the instrument

ISDRIVER is a function that returns "READY" if is connected a MicroCal20 with firmware version less than 5.006, instead for the version following it answers therefore:
• "3224" --> MicroCal P200
• "3240" --> MicroCal P20
• "3925" --> MicroCal 20 DPC
• "3120" --> MicroCal T20

10.3.2 Compatibility with VC++, VBasic e .NET

For compatibility we mean that a lot of programming language can use the same DLL without rebuilding it or to modifying.

• Example of use in VBasic 6.0:

Set objdrv = CreateObject("eurodrv_mcal200.clsdriver")

In order to manage the protocol there is a set of the publics methods (see Ch. 8.3.3} that list all the possible actions available for the instrument.

ATTENTION:
NOTE THAT THE DLL ALWAYS MAST BE REGISTERED WITH THE COMMAND : REGSVR32 PATH\NAME.DLL

• Example of use in VB .Net 2003:

Dim objdrv As Object

objdrv = New eurodrv_mcal200.clsdriver

objdrv.AppPathDebug = Application.StartupPath & "\Debug"

If objdrv.opencomm(("Serialport"), ("combbaudrate")) Then

Message (objdrv.IsDriver) ‘(see Ch. 8.3.1}
End if

In order to manage the protocol there is a set of the publics methods (see Ch. 8.3.3) that list all the possible actions available for the instrument.

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10.3.3 Driver function structure

Methods Parameters Results Description
Getdirection 1 or 2 Boolean If Ch1 or Ch2 -> In or Out
Getscaleinfo String String setting channel
opencomm Serialport Boolean Return true if OK
baudrate
closecomm
Setchn idchn Boolean (see Ch. 8.4.1.2}
muxchn
direction
.. (others parameters for set)

Getmeas_output idchn Boolean

muxchn
direction
measure()
errornum()
GetSN idchn Boolean Compeer sernum with mcal200
sernum
bDebug Path file Boolean Your Path file + \DebugMcal200.txt
IsDriver String
SendFile DestinationDir+Filename
OrigineDir+FileName
ReceiveFile OrigineDir+FileName
DestinationDir+Filename
Overwrite
FilesName NomeDirectory InstrumentFile ()
(see Ch. 8.4}

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Error Number Error Description Error Number Error Description

0 none 11 zero
1 overrange 12 freq
2 underrange 13 psfail
3 highrj 14 notavail
4 lowrj 15 comm
5 calc 16 nomodule
6 notready 17 noactive
7 overflow 18 hightemp
8 underflow 19 lowtemp
9 overvoltage
10 overcurrent 22 others

10.4 Data

10.4.1 Data structure

10.4.1.1 InstrumentFile
The structure InstrumentFile contains:

1. FileName di tipo String;

2. LastWriteTime di tipo Date;
3. size di tipo String;
4. Attributes di tipo String;
5. Dir di tipo String.

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10.4.1.2 Methods Setchn

The methods Setchn accept those parameters:

1. Idchn Æ 1 IDInstruments
2. Muxchn Æ 0 or 1
3. Direction Æ 0 In ; 1 Out
4. Stepvalue Æ Values num
5. Scalechn Æ…
scale mV low Æ 0
scale mV higth Æ 1
scale v Æ2
scale mA Æ3
scale Ohm Æ4
scale kOhm Æ5
scale freq Æ6
scale Pulse Æ7
scale Tc Æ8
scale Rtd Æ9
6. Decimals Æ 1 (0.0) ; 2 (0.00) ; 3(0.000)
7. tctype Æ…
Tc type J Æ0
Tc type K Æ1
Tc type T Æ2
Tc type F Æ3
Tc type R Æ4
Tc type S Æ5
Tc type B Æ6
Tc type U Æ7
Tc type L Æ8
Tc type N Æ9
Tc type E Æ 10
Tc type C Æ 11
Tc type G Æ 12
Tc type D Æ 13
8. Rtdtype Æ…
Rtd type PT100 Æ0
Rtd type PTOIML Æ1
Rtd type PTUSLAB Æ2
Rtd type PTUS Æ3
Rtd type PTSAMA Æ4
Rtd type PTJIS Æ5
Rtd type PT200 Æ6

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Rtd type PT500 Æ7

Rtd type PT1000 Æ 8
Rtd type PT1KOIML Æ9
Rtd type NI100 Æ 10
Rtd type NI120 Æ 11
Rtd type CU10 Æ 12
Rtd type CU100 Æ 13
9. Rj Æ…
Int Æ0
Ext Æ1
Rem Æ2

10. Tcrtdeng Æ…
°C Æ0
°F Æ1
K Æ2
11. Ohmwire Æ…
4 wire Æ0
3 wire Æ1

Return True if the set is executed

10.4.1.3 Methods Getmeas_output

The methods Getmeas_output accept those parameters:

12. direction Æ…
In Æ1
Out Æ0
13. &Measure() As Single Æ return Æ reading values
14. &Errornum() As Integer Æ errorNum Æ <>0 if error

Return True if the read is executed

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10.5 Configuration

10.5.1 Operating mode

In order to use the Driver :
1. Include the DLL in the development environment
2. Create an instance of Driver.Classdriver object
3. Call the OpenComm method (you must remember that this function only set com parameters without opening it)
4. Execute the instruction
5. Call the CloseComm method
6. Unload Driver.clsdriver

10.6 Development environment

10.6.1 Compiler
The DLL is compiled with VBasic 6.0 sp5

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11 APPLICATIONS

11.1 Calibrating a temperature indicator

The following procedures will be used to test and calibrate temperature indicators.

100.00 °C • Switch the calibrator ON

• Connect the instruments as in figure.
• Set the CH2 in output mode and configure it for the desired TC or RTD type (e.g. TC type K).

To configure the channel, proceed as follows:

Press the [SELECT] key until “Select Ch2” is shown.

15.2000
Ch1 mA
Ch2 Out TcK Rji °C

Out
In
SELECT Ch2 Out
Thermocouple
RTD thermometer
Thermocouple
Rji
Rje
TcK
TcJ
Rji
100.02
Off Current Rjr TcT
Voltage TcR
Resistance TcS
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
Press < > to SET

Change the output value by using the 6 [ ] keys (You can also use the calculator mode to insert the value).

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11.2 Calibrating a TC temperature transmitter

The following procedures will be used to calibrate and test temperature to mA transmitter.

EXAMPLE: Transmitter has a TC type K input; 2-wire 4/20 mA output on 0 to 600°C

Switch the calibrator ON

Connect the instruments as in figure (the calibrator will supply the transmitter).
Set the CH2 in output mode and configure it for TC type K with internal Rj compensation.

15.2000
Ch1 mA
Ch2 Out TcK Rji °C
SELECT Ch2 SELECT Ch2 Thermocouple Rji
Out
In
Thermocouple
RTD thermometer
Rji
Rje
TcK
TcJ
100.02
Off Current Rjr TcT
Voltage TcR
Resistance TcS
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
Press < > to SET

Configure one of the available XScale memory (e.g. X1) for: 4-20mA input and 0 to 600°C display.
MENU Unit XScale X1
Configuration Temperature X1 Unit [°C]
Unit Pressure [mbar] X2 Parameter [50 mA]
Ramp-Memory scan Xscale X3 In Low [4.000]
Data logger X4 In High [20.000]
Advanced Disp Low [0.0]
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

Select “Unit” and change the engineering unit to “°C”

Select “Parameter” and change it to “50 mA” F.S. input.
Select “In Low” and change it to “4” mA input.
Select “In High” and change it to “20” mA input.
Select “Disp Low” and change it to “0” °C display @ 4mA.
Select “Disp High” and change it to “600” °C display @ 20mA.

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Select “Function” parameter and change it to “linear”.

Select “Decimals” parameter and change it to “2” decimal digits.

Set the CH1 in input mode and configure it as XScale (e.g. X1).
SELECT Ch1
Thermocouple
RTD thermometer
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Press < > to SET
press the [ ] key until the “Process Function” option is highlighted:

100.13
Ch1 X1 °C
Ch2 Out TcK Rji °C

SELECT Ch1
Voltage
Resistance
Process Function
XScale X1
Xscale
100.00
LinMan [ ] X2
Frequency/Pulse X3
Process Function
Rounding: 0.0000 X4
Set X1
Press < > to SET
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

Change the output value by using the 6 [ ] keys (You can also use the calculator mode to insert the value).
Read on the upper display the transmitter output.

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11.3 Calibrating a pressure transmitter

The following procedure is used to test and to calibrate a pressure transmitter 4-20mA

EXAMPLE:

• Connect the instrument like in the figure beside. In this case, the calibrator powers the transmitter, then connect the input
channel (1 or 2) as passive loop.
Set one of the available Xscale memories (e.g. X1) for 4-20mA input and a proper pressure range
MENU Unit XScale
Configuration Temperature X1
Unit Pressure [mbar] X2
Ramp-Memory scan Xscale X3
Data logger X4
Advanced
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET Press < > to SET then set the parameters of scaling:
X1 X1
Unit [mbar] In High [20]
Parameter [50 mA] Disp Low [0]
In Low [4] Disp High [100]
In High [20] Function [linear]
Disp Low [0] Decimals [2]
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET in this case: a pressure value of 0-100mbar corresponds to a linear function
in 4-20mA and 2 decimal digits (see par. 4.3)

• Select CH1 or CH2 as input and set it as Xscale (e.g. X1)

SELECT Ch1 SELECT Ch1 Process Function Xscale

Thermocouple Voltage XScale X1
RTD thermometer Resistance LinMan [ ] X2
Current Frequency/Pulse X3
Voltage Process Function
Rounding: 0.0000 X4
Resistance
Set X1
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET
press [ ] to select “Process Function”: Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

NOTE: AFTER PROPERLY VISUALIZING THE INPUTS ON THE DISPLAY, ZERO THE MEASURE OF PRESSURE (SEE PAR. 5.2).

At this moment, the system is properly set for a calibration procedure.

REMARK: AS THE AIM OF A CALIBRATION PROCEDURE IS THAT ONE TO CHECK AN ERROR, WE SUGGEST SETTING THE DISPLAY IN ORDER TO SHOW OF BOTH CHANNELS AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
THEM, WHICH GIVES US STRAIGHTFORWARDLY AN ERROR VALUE (SEE PAR. 4.8)

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11.4 RTDs certifications

Channel 2 on MicroCal 20 XP and MicroCal T20 models only can be set to measure mode. This option allows using the instrument as a 2 channels high accuracy thermometer.
The most important application is to compare one Working Standard with the TC or RTD element using one only instrument. Use the MicroCal T series dry-block temperature
calibrator to generate the temperature.

The following procedure is used to certify a RTD

• Connect the instruments like in the figure beside, properly setting the inputs in relation to the RTD or Tc used (see par.
5.5.1, 5.5.2 e 5.5.3).

Verify calibration points setting the temperatures on a furnace (wait about 10/15 minutes to stabilize each point) and check for
eventual errors.

NOTE: if you have the linearization file of a RTD, set the corresponding channel with the proper file (see par. 5.5.8), and then
proceed to the certification

REMARK: AS THE AIM OF A CALIBRATION PROCEDURE IS THAT ONE TO CHECK AN ERROR, WE SUGGEST SETTING THE DISPLAY IN ORDER
TO SHOW OF BOTH CHANNELS AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM, WHICH GIVES US STRAIGHTFORWARDLY AN ERROR VALUE.

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12 FLOW-CHARTS

12.1 Menu key

Press the [MENU] key. [ ] Unit [°C, °F, K]
(use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the cursor vertically. Press the [ ] key to enter in [ ] Rj Ch1 ext [0.00]
the highlighted option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measuring mode) [ ] Rj Ch2 ext [0.00]
[ ] Scale [IPTS 68, ITS 90]
[ ] Configuration [ ] [ ] Pressure [mbar, bar, Pa, hPa, kPa, MPa, kg/cm2, kg/m2, mmHg, cmHg,
[ ] Display [ ] mHg, mmH20, cmH2O, mH2O, atm, psi, psf, inHg, inH2O, inH2O4, ftH2O,
[ ] Light [Auto, On, Off] ftH2O4]
[ ] Difference [ ] [ ] XScale [ ]
[ ] Upper [Ch1, Ch2, ChP] [ ] X1[ ]
[ ] Lower [Ch1, Ch2, ChP] [ ] Unit [5chars max]
[ ] Rotate [Normal, Rotate] [ ] Source [200mV, 2V, 20V, 50mA]
[ ] Power On [ ] [ ] In Low [0.00]
[ ] Safe [ ] In High [0.00]
[ ] Restore Ch [ ] Disp Low [0]
[ ] Restore val [ ] Disp High [100]
[ ] Date/Time [DD/MM/YY] [hh:mm] [ ] Function [Linear, Square, sqrt, log]
[ ] Date [ ] (set the system date) [ ] Decimals [0, 1, 2, 3, 4]
[ ] DD [ ] X2[ ]
[ ] MM [ ] Unit [5chars max]
[ ] YY [ ] Source [200mV, 2V, 20V, 50mA]
[ ] Format [Euro, USA] [ ] In Low [0.00]
[ ] Time [ ] [ ] In High [0.00]
[ ] 12H [ ] [ ] Disp Low [0]
[ ] am/pm [am, pm] [ ] Disp High [100]
[ ] HH [ ] Function [Linear, Square, sqrt, log]
[ ] MM [ ] Decimals [0, 1, 2, 3, 4]
[ ] 24H [ ] [ ] X3[ ]
[ ] HH [ ] Unit [5chars max]
[ ] MM [ ] Source [200mV, 2V, 20V, 50mA]
[ ] Rejection [50 Hz, 60 Hz] [ ] In Low [0.00]
[ ] Baud Rate (baud rate for RS232) [9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200] [ ] In High [0.00]
[ ] User (user level) [Advanced, Standard, Lock standard, Factory] [ ] Disp Low [0]
[ ] Disp High [100]
[ ] Unit [ ] Function [Linear, Square, sqrt, log]
[ ] Temperature[ ] [ ] Decimals [0, 1, 2, 3, 4]

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[ ] X4[ ] [ ] Disp Low [0]

[ ] Unit [5chars max] [ ] Disp High [100]
[ ] Source [200mV, 2V, 20V, 50mA] [ ] Function [Linear, Square, sqrt, log]
[ ] In Low [0.00] [ ] Decimals [0, 1, 2, 3, 4]
[ ] In High [0.00]

[ ] Ramp- Mem Scan [ ]

[ ] Ramp [ ]
[ ] OnOff
[ ] N. cycles [0 .. 100] (0= continuous)
[ ] From [0.00]
[ ] To [0]
[ ] Step [0]
[ ] T up [10]
[ ] T soak up [0]
[ ] T down [0]
[ ] T soak down [0.00]
[ ]Mem Scan [ ]
[ ] OnOff
[ ] From [1..9]
[ ] To [1..9]
[ ] Time [0]
[ ] Mode [AUTO, MAN]

[ ] Data logger[ ] [ ] In error [out=L/H, error]

[ ] OnOff [ ] Sampling time [10, 1, 0.1] sec
[ ] Source [T+RH+P, P1+P2+PE, Ch1+Ch2] [ ] Graph[ ]
[ ] Time [0.00] [ ] Source [Ch1, Ch2, ChP]
[ ] Name [file name] [ ] In Low [0.00]
[ ] In High [0.00]
[ ] Auxiliary[ ] [ ] Time[ ]
[ ] Trx[ ] [ ] Min [00]
[ ] OnOff [ ] Sec [00]
[ ] Source [Ch1, P1, P2, PE, PA, RH%, T] [ ] Switch Test [ ]
[ ] In values[ ] [ ] Pressure [Pl, Ph, Pe]
[ ] Low [0.00] [ ] Temperature [Ch1]
[ ] High [0.00] [ ] Leak Test [ ]
[ ] Out values[ ] [ ] OnOff
[ ] Low [0.00] [ ] Channel
[ ] High [0.00] [ ] T1
[ ] Fail [0.00] [ ] T2
[ ] Function [linear, square, sqrt, log] [ ] T3

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[ ] T4 [ ] User
[ ] Math[ ] [ ] OnOff
[ ] List [ ] Channel [Ch1, Ch2, Pl, Ph, Pe, RH%, T]
[ ] Define [ ] Min
[ ] Alarm[ ] [ ] Max
[ ] General [Enable, Disable]

12.2 Select key

Press the [SELECT] key until the channel to be programmed is displayed.
(use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the cursor vertically. Press the [ ] key to enter in the highlighted option. Press the [ESC] key to return in measuring mode)

12.2.1 Settings Channel 1

[ ] Thermocouple[ ] [ ] Pt1000 OIML
[ ] Rji[ ] [ ] Pt100 USLAB
[ ] TcK [ ] Pt100 US
[ ] TcJ [ ] Pt100 SAMA
[ ] TcT [ ] Pt100 JIS
[ ] TcR [ ] Cu10
[ ] …. [ ] Cu100
[ ] Rje[ ] [ ] Ni100
[ ] TcK [ ] Ni120
[ ] TcJ [ ] 4wire
[ ] TcT [ ] Pt100 IEC
[ ] TcR [ ] Pt200 IEC
[ ] …. [ ] Pt500 IEC
[ ] Rjr[ ] [ ] Pt1000 IEC
[ ] TcK [ ] Pt100 OIML
[ ] TcJ [ ] Pt1000 OIML
[ ] TcT [ ] Pt100 USLAB
[ ] TcR [ ] Pt100 US
[ ] …. [ ] Pt100 SAMA
[ ] Pt100 JIS
[ ] RTD thermometer[ ] [ ] Cu10
3wire [ ] Cu100
[ ] Pt100 IEC [ ] Ni100
[ ] Pt200 IEC [ ] Ni120
[ ] Pt500 IEC
[ ] Pt1000 IEC [ ] Current[ ]
[ ] Pt100 OIML [ ] Active loop 50mA

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[ ] Passive loop 20mA [ ] 20Khz

[ ] Voltage[ ] [ ] Trigger level [0..5]
[ ] 200mV [ ] Pulse[ ]
[ ] 2V [ ] Measure
[ ] 20V [ ] Trigger Level [0..5]
[ ] Resistance[ ] [ ] Time
[ ] 3wire[ ] [ ] Mode [Continuous, One shot]
[ ] 500Ω [ ] Math function[ ]
[ ] 5kΩ [ ] XScale[ ]
[ ] 4wire[ ] X1
[ ] 500Ω X2
[ ] 5kΩ X3
[ ] Frequency[ ] X4
[ ] Range [ ] [ ] LinMan[ ]
[ ] 200Hz (linearization files defined by user)
[ ] 2Khz

12.2.2 Settings Channel 2

[ ] Out[ ] [ ] Pt200 IEC
[ ] Thermocouple[ ] [ ] Pt500 IEC
[ ] Rji[ ] [ ] Pt1000 IEC
[ ] TcK [ ] Pt100 OIML
[ ] TcJ [ ] Pt1000 OIML
[ ] TcT [ ] Pt100 USLAB
[ ] TcR [ ] Pt100 US
[ ] …. [ ] Pt100 SAMA
[ ] Rje[ ] [ ] Pt100 JIS
[ ] TcK [ ] Cu10
[ ] TcJ [ ] Cu100
[ ] TcT [ ] Ni100
[ ] TcR [ ] Ni120
[ ] …. [ ] 4wire[ ]
[ ] Rjr[ ] [ ] Pt100 IEC
[ ] TcK [ ] Pt200 IEC
[ ] TcJ [ ] Pt500 IEC
[ ] TcT [ ] Pt1000 IEC
[ ] TcR [ ] Pt100 OIML
[ ] …. [ ] Pt1000 OIML
[ ] RTD thermometer[ ] [ ] Pt100 USLAB
[ ] 3wire[ ] [ ] Pt100 US
[ ] Pt100 IEC [ ] Pt100 SAMA

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[ ] Pt100 JIS [ ] Rji[ ]

[ ] Cu10 [ ] TcK
[ ] Cu100 [ ] TcJ
[ ] Ni100 [ ] TcT
[ ] Ni120 [ ] TcR
[ ] Current[ ] [ ] ….
[ ] Active loop 50mA [ ] Rje[ ]
[ ] Passive loop 20mA [ ] TcK
[ ] Voltage[ ] [ ] TcJ
[ ] 200mV [ ] TcT
[ ] 2V [ ] TcR
[ ] 20V [ ] ….
[ ] Resistance[ ] [ ] Rjr[ ]
[ ] 3wire[ ] [ ] TcK
[ ] 500Ω [ ] TcJ
[ ] 5kΩ [ ] TcT
[ ] 4wire[ ] [ ] TcR
[ ] 500Ω [ ] ….
[ ] 5kΩ [ ] RTD thermometer[ ]
[ ] 3wire[ ]
[ ] Frequency/Pulse [ ] [ ] Pt100 IEC
Frequency [ ] [ ] Pt200 IEC
[ ] Square[200Hz, 2Khz, 20Khz] [ ] Pt500 IEC
[ ] Sinusoidal [200Hz, 2Khz, 20Khz] [ ] Pt1000 IEC
[ ] Triangular[200Hz, 2Khz, 20Khz] [ ] Pt100 OIML
[ ] Amplitude [ ] Pt1000 OIML
[ ] Sin Offset [ ] Pt100 USLAB
Pulse [ ] [ ] Pt100 US
[ ] OnOff [on, off] [ ] Pt100 SAMA
[ ] Time [sec, min] [ ] Pt100 JIS
[ ] Mode [One shot, continuous] [ ] Cu10
[ ] Amplitude [ ] Cu100
[ ] Math function[ ] [ ] Ni100
[ ] XScale[ ] [ ] Ni120
X1 [ ] 4wire[ ]
X2 [ ] Pt100 IEC
X3 [ ] Pt200 IEC
X4 [ ] Pt500 IEC
[ ] LinMan[ ] [ ] Pt1000 IEC
(elenco file di linearizzazione definiti dall’utente) [ ] Pt100 OIML
[ ] MicroCal T [T100] [ ] Pt1000 OIML
[ ] In[ ] [ ] Pt100 USLAB
[ ] Thermocouple[ ] [ ] Pt100 US

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[ ] Pt100 SAMA [ ] 500Ω

[ ] Pt100 JIS [ ] 5kΩ
[ ] Cu10 [ ] 4wire[ ]
[ ] Cu100 [ ] 500Ω
[ ] Ni100 [ ] 5kΩ
[ ] Ni120 [ ] Math function[ ]
[ ] Current[ ] [ ] XScale[ ]
[ ] Active loop[ ] [ ] X1
50mA [ ] X2
[ ] Passive loop[ ] [ ] X3
50mA [ ] X4
[ ] Voltage[ ] [ ] LinMan[ ]
[ ] 200mV (linearization files defined by user)
[ ] 2V
[ ] 20V Off
[ ] Resistance[ ]
[ ] 3wire[ ]

12.2.3 Settings Pressure channel

[ ] Pl [ ] Pe
[ ] Ph [ ] Pe-Pl
[ ] Ph-Pl [ ] Pe-Ph

12.3 Cal Proc key

[ ] TagSel [ ] [ ] Display procedure
(tag files defined by user) [ ] Display results
[ ] Results [Found, Left] [ ] Run procedure

12.4 Display key

[ ] Ch1 & Ch2 [ ] Ch1
[ ] Ch1 & ChP [ ] Ch2
[ ] Ch2 & ChP [ ] ChP
[ ] Difference [ ] Graph

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13 MAINTENANCE
The calibrator has been developed and manufactured using high quality components. A correct, systematic maintenance will prevent damage and will increase substantially the life of
the instrument, giving excellent results. Anomalous conditions that require extraordinary maintenance interventions are promptly displayed, either clearly or with an information code.

13.1 Error messages

MicroCal 20 performs the auto-diagnostic procedure when switched on. When measuring it checks also for anomalous conditions. If the calibrator founds trouble, it displays a
message on LCD. Sometimes, these messages correspond to an unrecoverable problem and it is necessary to return the instrument to Eurotron for maintenance. Frequently these
messages are referred to a recoverable trouble and can be solved by you.
The following table shows the possible MicroCal 20 error messages:

Error message Problem Solutions

Flashes instead of the related engineering unit and it Insert a value below to the full scale
Over
indicates an overcome of the full scale
Flashes instead of the related engineering unit and it Insert a value above the zero
Under
indicates an overcome of the zero.
Open Indicates that a Tc is badly connected or interrupted Check the Tc connections
Unsafe Indicates that a protection occurred The channel is locked until a new setting of the input
Battery Low Low batteries (on blank page) Charge the batteries
File not found A file is missing for calibration procedure or Look on your PC for that file
in <directory> linearization
File exists or system This error can occur during the creation of a Log file Change filename or free some space into the memory
full
Log active don’t modify The Log is active, it is impossible to modify parameters
Authorized persons Attempt to enter user level “factory” not allowed Choose another user level
only
Danger!! Channel 1 is under a too strong current that can The instrument enters the safe mode. Use less current or disconnect the source
Overcurrent on Ch1 damage permanently the instrument
(+ acoustic signal)
Danger!! Channel Pl is under a too strong pressure that can Use less pressure or disconnect the source
Overpressure on Pl damage permanently the sensor
(+ acoustic signal)
Replay active not A forbidden operation was done during the Replay Wait for the end of simulation (Replay) or stop it
accepted function

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Status page 1 Status page 2

30/09/03 18:30:12 Pl
13.2 Status page Build Sep 12 2003
SN 1087358
Pressing [STATUS], it is possible to visualize one or more pages representing the system’s status. 40000 mbar
Typically, pages like that beside are shown and eventually other pages showing status of external pressure Type g
sensors or that one of the ambient module. Select a page with [STATUS], select a detail with [ ].
Press < > to SET Press < > to SET

13.3 Protections
When you have a too strong current signal, it is possible to permanently damage the instrument. To avoid that, the instrument enters a safe mode automatically: the low impedance
channel is converted to an high impedance to measure a voltage instead of a current. At the same time, an acoustic and visible alarm is emitted

13.4 Storage
If the instrument is left unused for a long time, it is recommended to remove the batteries.
Store the instrument in the original package, at a temperature from -30°C to +60°C, with R.H. less than 90%.
If the instrument has been unused for a month check the battery voltage, and charge the Ni-MH batteries for at least 12 hours.

13.5 Spare parts

EE620042 Battery pack
BB290041 Battery charger 110V 50/60Hz with USA plug
BB290042 Battery charger 230V 50/60Hz with Schuko plug
BB290043 Battery charger 230V 50/60Hz with UK plug
BB290044 Battery charger 230V 50/60Hz with European plug
BB290045 Battery charger 100V 50/60Hz with USA/Japan plug

See also par. 2.3

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14 CERTIFICATES

14.1 Warranty terms

Eurotron Instruments warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the period declared from the date of the original retail purchase.

This warranty applies to the original purchaser only.

If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned during the warranty period, transportation prepaid, to Eurotron for evaluation. Upon examination, if the unit is found to be defective it
will be repaired or replaced at no charge.
Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the Eurotron Customer Service Department. BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO EUROTRON, PURCHASER MUST
OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM EUROTRON‘S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS).
Please include a copy of the original invoice or a small service charge may be applied.
The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit.

Eurotron‘s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design
limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of being damaged as a
result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of Eurotron‘s control.

14.2 Letter of conformity

This is to certify that the instrument has been manufactured and inspected to document procedures and where applicable, calibrated against standards which are traceable to National
and International Standards.
The Instrument has been found to conform in all respects to specifications, drawings, workmanship standards and work order requirements.

14.3 Disposal

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries.
• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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Declaration of Conformity
We : Eurotron Instruments S.p.A.
(Supplier's name)

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

(Address)

declare under our sole responsibility that the product :

Multifunction Calibrator series MicroCal 20 (MicroCal 20 DPC – MicroCal P20 – MicroCal 20T)
(Name and type)

Cat. 3925 - Cat. 3240 - Cat. 3120

(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 17th, 2003

(Place and date of issue) (Signature of authorised person)

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15 INTRINSIC SAFETY SUPPLEMENT

The Multi-Calibrator model MICROCAL 20 DPC has been designed for testing and calibration of process instrumentation and portable test equipment. The unit provides data to
comply with the ISO 9001 requirements for calibration. The MICROCAL 20 DPC can be used to measure and source analogue and digital signals often used in an industrial
environment. It can also be used to simulate a wide variety of temperature sensors. Measurement and source/simulation functions can be operated and read simultaneously.
Model MICROCAL 20 DPC IS marked with label “Ex” has been built in accordance with European Norm II 2 (1) G EEx ia IIC T4 and may be used in IEC defined zones 0,1 and 2.

15.1 IS model specifications

For unit performances see MICROCAL 20 DPC data sheet for the standard version.

Deviations from the standard unit: 0 ... 21 mA Rmax. 600Ω

Transmitter Supply: 12 VDC at the output terminals of the unit
PCMCIA card: NOT supported, non removable COMPACTFLASH inside.
Backlight: supported (it is slightly reduced).
Power Supply: Integrally mounted battery pack with rechargeable cells and power limiting elements.
Charger: Suitable for 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz
Recharging time: Discharged to fully charged, 16 hours at max 75 mA
Battery life: 4 hours in read mode - 2.5 hours at 20 mA source mode
Storage temperature: -20 to +50 degrees Celsius (+60 permitted for 24 hours)
Operating temperature: -20 to +50 degrees Celsius
Transmitter supply/Frequency output: 12 V at 25 mA
Milliamps input: isolated
Drive capacity: 20 mA into 600 Ohm
Input safety parameters:
Ui = 30 V
Ii = 100 mA
Pi = 750 mWatt
Ci= 24 µF
Li = 53 µH

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Output safety parameters:

For any connection including
Terminal A of Channel 1
Vo= 17.75 V
Io = 85 mA
Po= 1.339 Watt
Co= 0.478 µF
Lo= 10 mH

For any connection not including

Terminal A of Channel 1, and including
Terminal A or Terminal B of Channel 2
Vo= 17.22 V
Io = 30 mA
Po= 517 mWatt
Co= 0.535 µF
Lo= 10 mH

For any other connection not including

Terminal A of Channel 1,
Terminal A or Terminal B of Channel 2
Vo= 6.51 V
Io = 3 mA
Po= 19.7 mWatt
Co= 22 µF
Lo= 500 mH

15.2 ATEX Specifications

Model MICROCAL 20 DPC iS marked with label "Ex" has been built in accordance with European Norm II 2 (1) G EEx-ia IIC T4 and may be used in IEC defined zones 0,1 and 2.
The Intrinsically Safe (IS) is a security standard applied into potential explosive environmental. The "Intrinsically Safe" certified instruments are been designed and made in order to do
NOT release thermal and electric energy able to induce the ignition of flammable materials (gas) even in case of malfunction or connection errors.

The MICROCAL 20 DPC iS is a ATEX directive compliant calibrator and it is certified as II 1G Eex IA IIC T4.

The explanation code is as follows:

II Apparatus Grouping: all the applications except mines with Grisou.

1G Category: permanent presence of explosive gas (zone 0) except zones with explosion danger due to powders
Eex Explosion protection by the European regulation

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ia Explosion protection type: the device or connector energetic level has been limited unitl a secure level. By applying the Ui and Um maximum voltages there are no risk to
cause sparks in the following condition:

• In presence of ALL the not-autorevealing failures with 1,5 of multiplying coefficient for Ui and Um
• In presence of ALL the not-autorevealing failures and one revealing failure with 1,5 of multiplying coefficient for Ui and Um
• In presence of ALL the not-autorevealing failures and two revealing failures with 1 of multiplying coefficient for Ui and Um
IIC Gas Grouping: compatible with the most dangerous gas; A=Propane, B=Ethylene, C=Hydrogen
T4 Temperature Class: maximum ambient operative temperature of 135°C.
The allowed ambient operating temperature is higher of the normal electrical manufacture (from -20°C to +40°C), that's why there is the temperature indication (-20°C Tamb
+50°C)
The T4 temperature class has been adopted. All the temperature classes are as follow:
• T1 = 450°C of maximum superficial temperature
• T2 = 300°C of maximum superficial temperature
• T3 = 200°C of maximum superficial temperature
• T4 = 135°C of maximum superficial temperature
• T5 = 100°C of maximum superficial temperature
• T6 = 85°C of maximum superficial temperature
X The final "X" coefficient is for particular operating modes; in particular the MICROCAL 20 DPC IS is certified for low mechanical risk

15.3 Instructions for use

Special precautions for use in hazardous areas

1. Do not connect the output terminals to external powered circuits when calibrator sources Volts or milliamps.
2. Make sure that the parameters of both the calibrator and the instrument match.
3. Do not exceed parameters nameplate data.
4. Do not open battery enclosure in a potentially esplosive atmosphere.
5. Do not charge or attempt to charge the batteries.
6. Do not use the serial port.
7. Do not open the calibrator housing when an explosive gas atmosphere may be present.

15.3.1 Recharging the batteries

WARNING
THE BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHARGED IN A SAFE AREA AND ONLY WITH THE EUROTRON CHARGER SUPPLIED FOR USE WITH THE MULTI-CALIBRATOR.

Use the charger supplied as standard only. Switch the calibrator "OFF" before connecting the charger. Recharging time period is 8/10 hours from empty to full charge in OFF condition.
Occasional charging over more than 16 hours is permitted.

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15.3.2 Battery maintenance

Do not store the calibrator with discharged or partial discharged batteries. Always recharge the batteries after you have finished your job. The batteries are fully charged at 7.2 Volt
(NiMH) batteries are nearly discharged at 6.8 Volt.

During operation a fully battery symbol “≠” will be displayed on the display. This symbol means that the batteries are completely full. When the batteries will be discharged the symbol
“–” will appear and the instrument still has about 20 minutes operation capability to end the running analysis.
The battery symbol indicates that a full charge is required. Use only the dedicated battery charger supplied by Eurotron together the instrument.

CAUTION: OLD BATTERIES CAN LEAK AND CAUSE CORROSION. NEVER LEAVE RUN DOWN BATTERIES IN THE INSTRUMENT

15.3.3 Battery pack replacement

The batteries are a part of the instrument housing. Open the calibrator (ONLY IN SAFE AREAS) by releasing all visible screws at the back and inside the battery compartment. Lift
gently the housing lower half off and disconnect the cable with the white plug. Proceed reverse to install the new pack. Battery pack replacement must be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Ask your distributor. No recalibration is required.

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16 CERTIFICATES

16.1 Warranty terms

Eurotron Instruments warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the period declared from the date of the original retail purchase.

This warranty applies to the original purchaser only.

If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned during the warranty period, transportation prepaid, to Eurotron for evaluation. Upon examination, if the unit is found to be defective it
will be repaired or replaced at no charge.
Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the Eurotron Customer Service Department. BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO EUROTRON, PURCHASER MUST
OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM EUROTRON‘S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS).
Please include a copy of the original invoice or a small service charge may be applied.
The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit.

Eurotron‘s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design
limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of being damaged as a
result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of Eurotron‘s control.

16.2 Consumer notice

This product is subject to Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and Council of the European Union on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and, in
jurisdiction adopting this Directive, is marked as being put on the market after August 13, 2005, and should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please utilize your local
WEEE collection facilities in the disposition of this product and otherwise observe all applicable requirements. For further information on the requirements regarding the disposition of
this product and collection facilities that may be available to you, please visit www.usr.com/weee.

16.3 Letter of conformity

This is to certify that the instrument has been manufactured and inspected to document procedures and where applicable, calibrated against standards which are traceable to National
and International Standards.
The Instrument has been found to conform in all respects to specifications, drawings, workmanship standards and work order requirements.

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Declaration of Conformity

We : Eurotron Instruments S.p.A.

(Supplier's name)
Viale F.lli Casiraghi 409/413 - 20099 Sesto S. Giovanni (MI) - Italy
(Address)

declare under our sole responsibility that the product :

Multifunction Calibrator MicroCal 20 IS - MicroCal P20 IS
(Name and type)
Cat. 3926 - Cat. 3241
(Model)

to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following normative documents :
EN 50082-2 (3/95) EN 60079 – 0
IEC 1000-4-2 / IEC 1000-4-4 / IEC 1000-4-11 EN 60079 - 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)

94/9/EC II 1G EExia IIC T4 (-20°C from T Ambient to + 50°C) X – CEC 07 ATEX 09

Sesto S. Giovanni, April 15th, 2007

(Place and date of issue) (Signature of authorised person)

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ATEX Certificate

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INDEX

Date and time setting; 33

Declaration of Conformity; 119
A DESCRIPTION; 22 G
Accessories; 11 Display; 27 GENERAL; 7
Active current loop; 30 Display contrast; 35 GETTING STARTED; 32
Alarm; 66 Display mode; 35 Graph; 60
APPLICATIONS; 99 Disposal; 112
As found; 90 DLL Driver Compatibility with VC++, VBasic e .NET;
As Left; 90 93 I
ATEX Certificate; 120 DLL Driver Compiler; 98
DLL Driver data structure; 95 IMPORTANT NOTE; 5
DLL Driver Directory of publics methods; 92 indicator; 99
B DLL DRIVER FOR WINDOWS™; 92 Installing driver for the RS232/USB adaptor; 71
DLL Driver Function and Property; 92 InstrumentFile; 95
Backlight; 34 DLL Driver function structure; 94 INTRINSICALLY SAFETY
Baud Rate setting; 68 DLL Driver Indication of the instrument; 93 SUPPLEMENT; 114
DLL Driver Performances; 92 INTRODUCTORY NOTE; 2
C
E K
Calibrating a pressure TRX; 102
Calibrating a TC temperature TRX; 100 Electrical connections; 28 Keyboard; 26
Calibrating a temperature indicator; 99 Error messages; 110
CALIBRATION PROCEDURES; 89
CalpMan 2007; 86 L
Certificates; 81 F Leak Test; 64
CERTIFICATES; 112; 118 file; 65
certifications; 103 Firmware; 69
FLOW-CHART Letter of conformity; 112; 118
Channel protections; 32 Linearization functions; 83
Charge the battery; 32 Impostazione canale 2; 107
Set-up menu; 104 LinMan; 83
Cold Joint Reference; 40 LogMan; 78
Consumer notice; 118 FLOW-CHART; 104
CONTENTS; 3 FLOW-CHART
Current IN; 44 Impostazione Canale 1; 106 M
Cycle & Ramp; 57 FLOW-CHART
Impostazione canale di Pressione; 109 MAINTENANCE; 110
Frequency/Pulse: generation; 55 Math Functions; 47
D Measure mode; 39
Memory Sequencer; 61
Data logger; 76; 77 Methods Getmeas_output; 97
Data Logging; 60 Methods Setchn; 96

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MicroCal 20 DPC code; 8 Pressure IN; 49 Temperature generator; 54

MicroCal 20 DPC Specifications; 12 Pressure Tare; 50 Temperature IN with RTDs; 41
MicroCal 20 DPC Utilities Manager; 74 Pressure Unit Setting; 49 Temperature IN with TCs; 39
MicroCal 20 IS Protections; 111 Temperature Scale; 43
Battery pack replacement; 117 Temperature Unit; 44
model specifications; 114 thermal fuses; 32
Recharging the batteries; 116 R transmitter; 100; 102
MicroCal 20 IS Replay; 77 Transmitter simulator; 61
Instructions for use; 116 Resistance IN; 50
MicroCal 20 IS RS232 – USB ADAPTOR; 71
Battery maintenance; 117 U
RS232 communication port; 68
MicroCal 20T code; 9 RTDs certifications; 103 Unpacking; 32
MicroCal 20T Specifications; 19 Upload; 87
MicroCal P20 code; 10
MicroCal P20 Specifications; 16 S
MicroCal T series; 54 V
Multi-connection binding post; 31 Safety warning; 5
SERIAL COMMUNICATION; 68 Voltage IN; 46
SOFTWARE; 74
O Source mode; 53
W
Spare parts; 111
OPERATIONS; 37 STFlash; 69
Ordering code; 8 WARNINGS FOR IS MODELS; 6
Storage; 111 Warranty terms; 112; 118
Switch Test; 63
P Symbols on display; 27
X
Passive current loop; 30
Power On; 67 T X-Scaling setting; 56
Power supply; 28 Technical specifications; 12
Power up; 32

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