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The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries or to any other product, which in Fluke’s opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media.
Before You Start Introduction The Fluke Calibration 9102S Mid-Range Field Calibrator is a small portable instru- ment designed for quick on-site checks and calibration of thermocouple and RTD temperature probes. This instrument is small enough to use in the field, and accurate enough to use in the lab.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Symbols Symbols Table 1 lists the International Electrical Symbols. Some or all of these symbols may be used on the instrument or in this manual. Table 1 International Electrical Sympols used on products Symbol Description AC (Alternating Current)
Before You Start Safety Information Symbol Description C-TICK Australian EMC mark The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/ EC) mark. Safety Information Use this instrument only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the protection provid- ed by the instrument may be impaired. Refer to the safety information in the Warnings and Cautions sections below.
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9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Safety Information DO NOT place the instrument under a cabinet Overhead clearance is required. ● or other structure. Always leave enough clearance to allow for safe and easy insertion and removal of probes. If the instrument is used in a manner not in accordance with the equipment ●...
Before You Start Safety Information HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the operation of this equipment. SEVERE ● INJURY or DEATH may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions. Before working inside the equipment, turn power off and disconnect power cord.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Authorized Service Centers correcting a malfunction. You must have a copy of the most recent Report of Calibration to restore the calibration parameters. DO NOT operate this instrument in an excessively wet, oily, dusty, or dirty ●...
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Specifications and Environmental Conditions Environmental Conditions Specifications and Environmental Conditions Specifications Table 2 Specifications Range –10°C to 122°C (14°F to 252°F) at an ambient of 23°C Accuracy ±0.25°C Stability ±0.05°C Resolution 0.1°C or °F Well-to-Well ±0.2°C with sensors of similar size at equal depths within wells Uniformity Heating Times ambient to 100°C: 10 minutes...
Unpacking Unpack the dry-well carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrier immediately. Verify that the following components are present: 9102S Dry-well ● Power Cord ● User’s Guide with Report of Calibration ●...
DC power. – Figure 1 12 V DC Power Source Polarity The optional Model 9320A Battery Pack, available from Fluke, can be used as a por- table power source. Setting the Temperature Section 6.2, Temperature Set-point, on page 19 explains in detail how to set the temperature set-point on the calibrator using the front panel keys.
Parts and Controls Rear Panel Parts and Controls The user should become familiar with the dry-well calibrator and its parts: (See Figure 2 on this page and Figure 3 on next page). Rear Panel Power Cord - The removable power cord, (Figure ) attaches to the back side of the instrument.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Front Panel corners of the instrument are provided for airflow. The area around the calibrator must be kept clear to allow for adequate ventilation. The air is directed from the front to the back. Allow 6 inches of open space around the calibrator to allow adequate ventilation.
General Operation Changing Display Units General Operation Setting the Temperature Section 6.2, Temperature Set-point, on page 19 explains in detail how to set the temperature set-point on the calibrator using the front panel keys. The procedure is summarized here. Press “SET” twice to access the set-point value. u or d to change the set-point value.
Controller Operation Temperature Set-point Controller Operation This chapter discusses in detail how to operate the dry-well temperature controller using the front control panel. Using the front panel key-switches and LED display the user may monitor the well temperature, set the temperature set-point in degrees C or F, monitor the heater output power, adjust the controller proportional band, and program the calibration parameters, operating parameters, and serial interface configuration.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Temperature Set-point Units °C/°F Display Temperature Select Setpoint DOWN SET/EXIT Set-Point Resistance Adjust Setpoint Secondary Functions SET/EXIT EXIT Units °C/°F SET/EXIT Display Power Scan On/Off SET/EXIT SET/EXIT Set Proportional Band Scan Rate SET/EXIT EXIT Configuration Menu EXIT...
Controller Operation Temperature Set-point To change to another set-point memory press the up or down arrow. New set-point memory 4 location, 50°C 4 50. Press “SET” to accept the new selection and access the set-point value. Press “EXIT” to continue and to ignore any changes. Accept selected set-point memory 6.2.2 Set-point Value...
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Scan Scan The scan rate can be set and enabled so that when the set-point is changed the dry-well heats or cools at a specified rate (degrees per minute) until it reaches the new set-point. With the scan disabled the dry-well heats or cools at the maximum possible rate.
Controller Operation Heater Power changed. The set-point resistance is used to perform a calibration adjustment using the Callendar-Van Dusen R versus T curve fit (see Section , Calibration Procedure). The instrument must be at temperature and stable prior to taking the set-point resis- tance reading.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Proportional Band Proportional Band In a proportional controller such as this, the heater output power is proportional to the well temperature over a limited range of temperatures around the set-point. This range of temperature is called the proportional band. At the bottom of the proportional band, the heater output is 100%.
Controller Operation Serial Interface Parameters Controller Configuration The controller has a number of configuration and operating options and calibration parameters which are programmable via the front panel. These are accessed from the secondary menu after the proportional band function by pressing “SET”. Pressing “SET”...
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Serial Interface Parameters 6.11.1 Baud Rate The baud rate is the first parameter in the menu. The baud rate setting determines the serial communications transmission rate. The baud rate parameter is indicated by, Flashes bAUd for one second and then displays the setting bAUd Current baud rate 2400b The BAUD rate of the serial communications may be programmed to 300, 600, 1200, 2400 (default), 4800, or 9600 BAUD.
Controller Operation Calibration Parameters Current duplex mode setting FULL The mode may be changed using the up or down arrows (u d). New duplex mode setting HALF Press “SET” to accept the new setting or “EXIT” to abort the operation and skip to the next parameter in the menu. 6.11.4 Linefeed The final parameter in the serial interface menu is the linefeed mode.
The calibration parameters are accessed by pressing “SET” after the name of the pa- rameter is displayed. The value of the parameter may be changed using the up or down arrow. After the desired value is reached, press “SET” to set the parameter to the new value.
6.12.3 DELTA This probe parameter characterizes the curvature of the resistance-temperature rela- tionship of the sensor. The value of this parameter is set at the factory for best instru- ment accuracy. Flashes for one second and then the DELTA setting is DeLta displayed Current DELTA setting 0.0000 To change the DELTA setting, press the up or down arrows. New DELTA setting 0.1000 To accept the new setting, press “SET”.
Digital Communication Interface RS-232 Connection Digital Communication Interface This instrument is capable of communicating with and being controlled by other equipment through the digital serial interface. With a digital interface, the instrument may be connected to a computer or other equipment.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Interface Commands 7.2 Interface Commands The various commands for accessing the calibrator functions via the digital interface are listed in this section (see Table 4 on this page). These commands are used with the RS-232 serial interface. The commands are terminated with a carriage-return character (CR, ASCII 13).
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Set DELTA calibration parameter de[lta]=n de=1.37 de: 9.99999 0.0–3.0 Miscellaneous Other Commands Read firmware version number *ver[sion] *ver ver.9999x,9.99 ver.9102S,1.10 Read structure of all commands h[elp] list of commands Read ALL operating parameters list of parameters Read set-point 999.999 ohms 100.123 ohms...
Test Probe Calibration Dry-well Characteristics Test Probe Calibration For optimum accuracy and stability, allow the calibrator to warm up for 10 minutes after power-up and then allow adequate stabilization time after reaching the set-point temperature. After completing operation of the calibrator, allow the well to cool by set- ting the temperature to 25°C for one-half hour before switching the power off.
Calibration Procedure Calibration Procedure Calibration Procedure Note: This procedure is to be considered a general guideline. Each laboratory should write their own procedure based on their equipment and their quality program. Each procedure should be accompanied by an uncertainty analysis also based on the laboratory’s equipment and environment.
Calibration Procedure Calibration Procedure Press “SET” and “EXIT” at the same time. Press “SET” until PAR is displayed. and then press u until CAL is displayed. Press “SET” five times to enter the menu. u or d until the correct numerical setting is displayed. Press Press “SET”...
Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except those ● recommended by Fluke, users should check with an Authorized Service Center to be sure that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. If the instrument is used in a manner not in accordance with the equipment ●...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions Troubleshooting This section contains information on troubleshooting, CE Comments, and a wiring diagram. 11.1 Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions In the event that the instrument appears to function abnormally, this section may help to find and solve the problem.
11.2.2 Low Voltage Directive (Safety) In order to comply with the European Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), Fluke equipment has been designed to meet the IEC 1010-1 (EN 61010-1) and the IEC 1010-2-010 (EN 61010-2-010) standards.
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