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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The Upper Panel ......5 The RS232 Connector on Warnings Concerning the use of Electrical Modules (E and ET) ..27 the Left Side of MC5-IS ....6 The Front Panel ........ 6 General Warnings Concerning Pressure Measurement ....27 Memory ..........
Page 4 Contents Part B, Startup and Basic Operation Starting MC5-IS Generating/Simulating Startup Procedure ........ 32 General ..........56 Basic Mode, Defined ......33 Changing the Value of the Generated/Simulated Signal ..57 Measuring Current Sink ......... 58 Pressure Measurement ......37 Using the ET module’s...
Page 5 4-wire System ......... 93 Transferring the Results to 3-wire System ......... 93 a Personal Computer ..... 85 Using a Compensation Loop ..94 2-wire System ......... 94 Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode, Connections ....95 Parallel Functions in MC5-IS ....96...
Page 6 Viewing Calibration Results The Instrument Window ..... 105 A Calibration Procedure Calibration Result Windows ....125 Using MC5-IS ........106 How to Choose Which About Automatic Calibration ..108 Calibration Run is Viewed .... 125 About Manual Calibration ..... 108 Deleting Calibration Results ....
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Page 9 General Things discussed in Part A: • • • • • An introduction to what MC5-IS is and what the parts of this User Guide concentrate on. • • • • • A general description of MC5-IS’ hardware. • • • • •...
Page 10: Introduction
MC5- IS that previously only included pressure modules. Thanks to the logical user interface MC5-IS is very easy to use. The large graphical display guides the user in different languages and it displays results both numerically and graphically.
Page 11: Typographical Conventions
Menu Function key Unpacking and Inspection At the factory each new MC5-IS passes a careful inspection. It should be free of scrapes and scratches and in proper operation order upon receipt. The receiver should, however, inspect the unit for any damage that may have occurred during transit.
Page 12: Mc5-Is Hardware
All sections and connections are presented in detail on the next pages. Note. Keep in mind that the previous picture (as well as all pictures of MC5-IS in this manual) has an example configuration of modules. The configuration of your MC5-IS may vary significantly from the one in the picture.
Page 13: The Upper Panel
PX1 in a sticker on the upper panel. Internal Pressure Modules Up to three Internal Pressure Modules may be installed in MC5-IS. One of them may be an internal barometric module. The connectors for Internal Pressure modules start from the sec- ond connector on the left.
Page 14: The Rs232 Connector On The Left Side Of Mc5-Is
The RS232 connector may be used when connecting to a serial port in a PC. The PC may have a calibration software capable of communicating with MC5-IS or, e.g. a software that reads data log- ging results in MC5-IS and transfers them to a PC.
Page 15 The Reference Junction Module is suited for all standard T/C plugs and stripped wires. Open the fixing screw on the left side of MC5-IS before connecting the wires/plug to the Reference Junction Mod- ule.
Page 16 Part B of this manual describes in detail what kind of reference junction settings are available. Display MC5-IS has a reflective display. The resolution of the display is 240 x 320 pixels. To quickly tune the contrast of the display: •...
Page 17: Memory
All free memory may be used for anything that requires more memory. Thus there is no exact limit for the number of instruments that MC5-IS can maintain in its memory. It all depends on how much memory is allocated by other data.
Page 18: Batteries
MC5-IS. A good average operating time is 5 hours. Full batteries: The upper left corner of MC5-IS’ display shows a picture of a bat- tery. The whiter the picture is, the more acute is the need for re- Empty batteries: charging.
Page 19: About The Charger And The Charging Procedure
About the Charger and the Charging Procedure The charger is connected to the charger connector at the bottom of MC5-IS. The charging electronics informs you of the phases of the charging procedure with the help of the charge status light.
Page 20: Removing/Replacing The Battery Pack
The Battery Pack has holes in order to vent generated gas and heat. Avoid exposing the Battery Pack to liquids. The use of a standard MC5 Battery Pack is not possible in MC5-IS. It is mechanically prohibited because only an intrinsically safe Bat-...
Page 21: Support For Table Top Use
Support for Table Top Use The support gives you a good viewing angle when MC5-IS is placed on a table top. Lift the support at the back of MC5-IS and place MC5-IS on the table top as shown in the picture.
Page 22: Mc5-Is Firmware
General MC5-IS Firmware MC5-IS’ firmware is saved in FLASH memory. Therefore it is rela- tively easy to update the firmware whenever a new version with fresh capabilities is released. See Firmware Update on page 29 for more information on updating the firmware in your MC5-IS.
Page 23: Basic Mode
MC5-IS’ main duty is calibrating instruments. Therefore very spe- cial attention was directed on this matter when creating the calibra- tor. MC5-IS may be used as a stand-alone calibrator i.e. all instru- ment data and calibration history data is saved in MC5-IS’ own memory.
Page 24: Help Function
General Help Function The Help function is not seen in the picture of the menu structure be- E T : L o w V L o w V . S e n s o r M e a s . cause it is not a separate “branch”...
Page 25: The User Interface
MC5- The fourth section (rightmost) section displays additional informa- tion in the form of symbols, like: • An hourglass when MC5-IS is working on something that takes time. • A question mark when an error occurred.
Page 26: The Function Key Bar
General The Function Key Bar The Function Key Bar at the bottom of the display is visible all the time. The meaning of the Function Keys varies depending on the situation. Menus The Function Key for opening 1 0 . 0 4 . 2 0 0 2 1 6 : 2 0 Menu the menu is always...
Page 27: The Display Area
Configuration Window: Q u a n t i t y There are plenty of configuration P o r t windows in MC5-IS. The picture beside is the configuration window W a i t i n 0 % for Ramping settings.
Page 28 General Tables: 1 2 . 0 2 . 2 0 0 0 1 0 : 2 9 - A s F o u n d - P a s s e d Tables are used, e.g. when view- ing calibration results in numeric format.
Page 29 MC5-IS Firmware Cancel value, use the Function Key. See also Part B for special features concerning numeric fields when generating a signal. Notes. You cannot add more digits if the length of the number is at its Delete maximum limit. Use the Function Key to remove un- wanted digits first and then enter the new digits.
Page 30 General Drop Down Lists I n p u t M e t h o d Drop Down Lists are used when I n p u t M e t h o d there is a limited amount of preset values. You have to select one of the available options.
Page 31: Mc5-Is' Modularity And Options
MC5-IS includes several optional modules both in hardware and firmware. This makes it possible to buy a calibrator with capabilities according to current requirements. If additional needs arise later on, add more modules to your MC5-IS and you will have a tool that suits all demands. Hardware Modules/Options...
Page 32: Other Connectable Devices
Firmware Options The standard firmware shipped with MC5-IS is capable of perform- ing all normal measurement, generation/simulation and calibration tasks. The optional tools give you additional features that enhance MC5-IS’...
Page 33: Safety
So be careful when working in wet conditions. Opening of the casing of MC5-IS is not allowed due to ATEX safety reasons. The materials of MC5-IS’ case withstand normal industrial condi- tions.
Page 34: Safety Precautions And Warnings
Use MC5-IS only if you are certain of that it can be used safely. Safe use of MC5-IS is no longer possible if one or more of the following cases are true: •...
Page 35: General Warnings Concerning Pressure Measurement
Maximum output voltage from MC5-IS’ terminals is below 16 V. If you, however, connect together voltages from the ET and E sections or if you connect external voltages to MC5-IS, the re- sulting voltage may be high enough to be hazardous.
Page 36: Warnings Concerning High Pressure
General Warnings Concerning High Pressure High pressure is always dangerous. Only personnel with good experience and knowledge of high pressure liquid, air and ni- trogen operations are allowed to work with the module. Read carefully all these instructions and local safety instructions for high pressure operations before starting the use.
Page 37: Service
Ristisuonraitti 10 FIN-68600 Pietarsaari FINLAND E-mail: service@beamex.com Opening of the casing of MC5-IS is not allowed due to ATEX safety reasons. There are, however a few things that anyone using MC5-IS may do. Firmware Update The quickest way to see if a new firmware version is available is checking out Beamex’s web site (http://www.beamex.com).
Page 38: Cleaning Mc5-Is
General Cleaning MC5-IS If MC5-IS needs cleaning, use cloth soaked with a mild solution of tall oil soap (pine soap). Wait a few minutes and then rinse using a cloth moistened with pure water. Never use any strong detergents. Cleaning the Contacts of the Internal Reference Junction Module The contacts of the Internal Reference Junction Block may need cleaning from time to time.
Page 39: Part B, Startup And Basic Operation
Startup and Basic Operation Things discussed in Part B: • • • • • What happens during the startup procedure. • • • • • Measuring signals and doing some special measurements. • • • • • Generating/simulating signals. • • • • • Step and Ramp functions.
Page 40: Starting Mc5-Is
Starting MC5-IS Startup Procedure When MC5-IS is started, a startup picture appears. After a self test, some basic information of the calibrator at hand appears in the lower part of the screen. If you want to view the calibrator information for...
Page 41: Basic Mode, Defined
Basic Mode. All non-calibration related measurements and generations are per- formed in the Basic Mode. Briefly: in Basic Mode MC5-IS works like a high quality multimeter. When returning from MC5-IS’ higher level operations (calibration, viewing of calibration results, calibrator and user configurations), you always return to the Basic Mode.
Page 42 Startup and Basic Operation Example of a Basic Mode screen with pressure measurement config- P 2 : I N T 2 0 C / - 1 . 0 0 0 0 . . . 2 0 . 6 8 4 0 b a r g ured in Window 1 and current mea- surement configured in Window 2: What can be done in Basic Mode...
Page 43: Measuring
When presenting measurements in this manual, the first paragraph tells the module (or modules) that is/are required for the measure- ment. Because of MC5-IS’ modularity you may or may not have the required module. If the module is not included in your MC5-IS, the...
Page 44 Startup and Basic Operation Warning! Do not apply voltage higher than 30 V/215 mA (max. 1 W) be- tween any terminals.
Page 45: Pressure Measurement
T P U S E N & S I M T P U L o w L o w Note. The external pressure modules of MC5 (a non-IS model of MC5-IS) may be connected to MC5-IS in safe area only.
Page 46: Zeroing A Pressure Module
IS is changed in the vertical direction. Both of the above men- tioned factors affect notably on the pressure measurement modules. Measuring pressure below 100 mbar (approx. 40 iwc) should be done with a firmly mounted MC5-IS (e.g. placed on a table top). Next…...
Page 47: Current Measurement
MC5-IS’ HART terminal. For more information con- cerning HART connections, see Appendix 1, chapter Connecting MC5-IS and a HART Instrument on page 131. Information con- cerning current measurement parallel to a test diode can be found in part C, chapter Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode, Connections on page 97.
Page 48: Voltage Measurement
S I M U L A T E L o w L o w MC5-IS displays the measured low voltage in the selected window. Hint! Low voltage measurement can be used for non-standard thermo- couple measurement. You will see the measured temperature in millivolts and need a table to convert the measured millivolt value to corresponding temperature values.
Page 49: Measuring Voltages Up To ±30 V
M E A S U R E L o w MC5-IS displays the measured voltage in the selected window. Warning! Do not apply voltages higher than 30 V between any of MC5-IS’ terminals. Next… Voltage Generation on page 60 Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature) on page 49 Special Measurements on page 51.
Page 50: Resistance Measurement
ET: R(meas) The following picture displays the active The two leftmost terminals are used in 2- terminals: wire systems. MC5-IS automatically checks the connection and displays the found wir- ing system (2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire) in the T / C I N T .
Page 51: Switch State Sensing
) Sound Also check the setting. The option MC5-IS shows voltages above approx. Change means that MC5-IS beeps every +0.5 V as open contact and voltages be- time the switch changes its state. When low approx. +0.5 V as closed contact.
Page 52: Limit Switch Test
A limit switch test displays the opening and closing point of a limit switch. MC5-IS supports limit switch testing of any type of limit switches as long as MC5-IS is able to either measure or generate/ simulate the switch’s input signal and is also capable of detecting the switch state.
Page 53 ” values depend greatly on the change rate of the switch’s input signal. Hint. If you use MC5-IS to generate/simulate the switch’s input signal, you can use ramping to create changing input signals for the switch under test. Where to find more information when measuring a switch’s input signal…...
Page 54: Frequency Measurement
Unit Also check the setting. T / C I N T . R J MC5-IS compares the external potential H A R T m e a s ® m e a s / s i n k T / C , L o w...
Page 55: Pulse Counting
Trigg.Edge Also check the setting. T / C I N T . R J MC5-IS compares the external potential H A R T m e a s ® m e a s / s i n k T / C , L o w...
Page 56: Rtd Measurement (Temperature)
Available RTD sensors The following picture displays the active The two leftmost terminals are used in 2- terminals: wire systems. MC5-IS automatically checks the connection and displays the found wir- ing system (2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire) in the T / C I N T .
Page 57: Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature)
Available only if is not used as the Reference Junction compensation method. Internal Reference Junction External Reference Junction MC5-IS’ Internal Reference Junction Mod- To use an External Reference Junction, ET: TCx(mea) ule is an optional module. To use the Inter- select Function/Port...
Page 58: Voltage Measurement
Startup and Basic Operation Note. MC5-IS has a comprehensive set of predefined sensor types. Addi- tional sensor types are available as options. Warning! R, RTD If you connect an RTD sensor to the ET module’s con- nectors, there is no galvanic isolation between the thermo- couple and the RTD sensor.
Page 59: Special Measurements
Special Measurements Special Measurements Special measurements are extra utilities that can be activated to perform a special function alongside the normal measurement. Only one of the special measurements may be activated at a given time for each window/quantity. Activating another special measure- ment deactivates the earlier special measurement in the same win- dow (or the earlier special measurement using the same quantity).
Page 60: Mathematical Special Measurements
R a t e o f C h a n g e U n i t Special Measurements Rate of Change… Before the special measurement is started MC5-IS prompts for the rate of change unit which can be se- lected from the following options: 1/s, 1/min and 1/h.
Page 61: Special Filtering And Resolution
Special Measurements Special Filtering and Resolution Start using special filtering and S P E C I A L F I L T E R I N G A N D R E S O L U T I O N resolution by selecting: Menu Q u a n t i t y...
Page 62: Special Measurements Using Two Ports Simultaneously
Startup and Basic Operation Special Measurements Using Two Ports Simultaneously The following special measurements only apply when two ports are Second Port simultaneously used in the same window. The set- ting in the window’s setup menu allows you to select another port Second Port for the same window.
Page 63: Redundant Measurement
In redundant measurement the measurements of the main port and the second port are compared with each other. If the readings differ more than the entered limit value, MC5-IS gives an audible alarm. Start the redundant measurement by selecting: Menu...
Page 64: Generating/Simulating
(Most generated/simulated signals are done with the ET module but current generation may also be done with the E module). Because of MC5-IS’ modularity you may or may not have the required module. If the module is not included in your...
Page 65: Changing The Value Of The Generated/Simulated Signal
This is done to prevent damages in the connected instrument. Be careful when increasing the generated/simulated signal. If an instrument that cannot withstand the generated signal is connected to MC5-IS, the instrument may get seriously dam- aged. Changing the Value of the Generated/Simulated Signal...
Page 66: Current Sink
Startup and Basic Operation Current Sink MC5-IS has a possibility to sink current, i.e. MC5-IS acts as a device controlling the flow of current while a external device generates the supply voltage for the loop, both in the and the module.
Page 67 Make sure that you don’t exceed the maximum current allowed by the instrument under test. If you open the mA generation loop, MC5-IS tries to maintain the current by decreasing the internal impedance. If you then close the loop again, the current is first too high, but returns quickly to the correct level.
Page 68: Voltage Generation
M E A S U R E L o w L o w MC5-IS displays both the set value and the MC5-IS displays both the set value and the internally measured value for the generated internally measured value for the generated voltage in the selected window.
Page 69 Low voltage generation can be used when calibrating instruments with millivolt input. You can use it also to simulate special thermo- couples not defined in MC5-IS. If you simulate a thermocouple in millivolt mode, you must convert from temperature to millivolts manu- ally.
Page 70: Frequency Generation
® m e a s / s i n k T / C , L o w R , R T D MC5-IS generates sine or square wave with s i n k s i n k T / C I R E S given amplitude and frequency.
Page 71: Pulse Generation
Polarity Also check the setting. T / C I N T . R J Enter the amount of pulses MC5-IS should H A R T m e a s ® m e a s / s i n k T / C , L o w...
Page 72: Rtd And Resistance Simulation
Startup and Basic Operation RTD and Resistance Simulation MC5-IS mimics the RTD or the resistor to be measured by the instrument under test. The instrument under test generates the current for the resistance measurement. MC5-IS controls the voltage across its terminals so that the resistance (voltage to current ratio) corresponds to the simulated temperature or resistance.
Page 73: Thermocouple Simulation
Generating/Simulating Thermocouple Simulation MC5-IS is able to mimic a thermocouple at given temperatures. This property is called thermocouple simulation. It enables checking and calibration of temperature indicators, recorders, transmitters and other equipment related to temperature measurement with a thermocouple probe.
Page 74 Check that the instrument under test is set for the same thermo- couple type as selected in MC5-IS. If the type is not one of the available types, you should simulate in millivolt mode and convert from temperature to millivolts manually.
Page 75: Special Generations
Special Generations Special Generations Manual change of generated signals is sometimes a restriction. Therefore MC5-IS includes Stepping and Ramping as standard utilities for creating automatically alternating output signals (spe- cial generations). To be able to start the definition of a special generation, a suitable...
Page 76: Stepping
Number of Steps field, ample is limited to a small starting step and MC5-IS displays a dashed line instead of a only two full steps. Generally: if the step- value for the Number of Steps field. This...
Page 77: Ramping
Special Generations Warning! Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the allowed input range of the connected instrument. MC5-IS de- termines the limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port, not the connected instrument.
Page 78 Startup and Basic Operation Note. MC5-IS actually makes the ramp in small steps. The steps are as small as possible, slower ramps use smaller steps. Warning! Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the allowed input range of the connected instrument. MC5-IS de- termines the limits of the range settings based on the selected quantity and port, not the connected instrument.
Page 79: Alarm Limit Settings
Alarm Limit Settings Each main measurement in a window may have alarm limits set- tings. MC5-IS supports “higher than”, “lower than”, “high rate” and “low rate” alarms. To set the alarm limits, open the window settings menu of the win-...
Page 80 “ (lower than) limit may have a higher value than the “ ” (higher than) limit. In that case MC5-IS emits an alarm when the measure- ment is inside the range specified by the alarm limits. H i g h a l a r m...
Page 81: Part C, Advanced Operation And Configurations
Advanced Operation and Configurations Things discussed in Part C: • How to configure MC5-IS to suit your requirements. • Advanced Utilities available in Ba- sic Mode. • Additional information: Useful dur- ing pressure measurement, ther- mocouple measurement/simula- tion and resistance/RTD measure-...
Page 82: Configuring The Calibrator
Advanced Operation and Configuration Configuring the Calibrator Others Main- A group of settings are available in MC5-IS’ menu’s tenance option. The following chapters tell how you can change them and what the default settings are. Settings The settings window has two pages. To open the settings window...
Page 83 The default setting is “°C”. Language Temperature Scale A drop down list of available User Inter- MC5-IS supports the use of both interna- face languages. The default language is tional temperature scales: ITS90 and the English. older IPTS68. Select which one of them is in use.
Page 84: Setting Time And Date
Advanced Operation and Configuration Setting Time and Date To change the time and date (starting from Basic Mode), press Menu Others Maintenance Time/Date 25.09.2000 8:57 TIME/DATE SETTINGS Date (dd.mm.yyyy) 2000 Time (hh:mm:ss) Cancel Edit Accept Notes. The date must always be given in dd.mm.yyyy format no matter what the configured date format is.
Page 85: Advanced Utilities
Warning! Be careful not to mistakenly read a value shown in special Dis- play Mode as a value shown in Engineering Units. MC5-IS al- ways displays the true measurement in the window’s lower- most row (Extra Info row) when a special Display Mode is ac-...
Page 86: Scaling
Field Edit Start Ramping Ramping You can scale the quantity either to a quantity that already exists in Custom Units MC5-IS or select Scale Mode from the field. Then 30.05.2002 10:10 you can manually enter any unit to Pressure Scale Unit field (see the P2: INT20C/-1.0 ...
Page 87: Displaying Values In Percentage
Advanced Utilities Displaying Values in Percentage In Percentage Display Mode the 26.04.2002 14:21 measured/generated/simulated PERCENTAGE values are displayed as percent- Quantity Pressure Port P1:INT2C age of a user defined range. Measured Range 0.000 Start the Percentage Display Mode 100 % 100.000 as described in chapter Display Mode Settings on page 77 and...
Page 88: Transmitter/Switch Simulation
Note. To be able to start the Transmitter/Switch Simulation, both Ba- sic Mode windows need to be configured accordingly. If, e.g. window 2 is not assigned for generating/simulating a signal, MC5-IS can not start transmitter simulation.
Page 89: Transmitter Simulation
Advanced Utilities Transmitter Simulation Start the Transmitter Simulation as described in chapter Trans- mitter/Switch Simulation on page 80. If the settings of the Basic Mode windows suit Transmitter Simulation, a configuration win- dow similar to the lower left picture is shown. 26.04.2002 14:30 30.05.2002 10:31 TRANSMITTER SIMULATION...
Page 90: Switch Simulation
Advanced Operation and Configuration Switch Simulation Start the Switch Simulation as described in chapter Transmitter/ Switch Simulation on page 80. If the settings of the Basic Mode windows suit Switch Simulation, a configuration window similar to the lower left picture is shown. 26.04.2002 14:38 30.05.2002 10:32 SWITCH SIMULATION...
Page 91: Data Logging
General The Data Logging utility is a firmware option that allows you to collect data using MC5-IS. The collected data may then be viewed, transferred to a personal computer (PC) and printed using a utility shipped together with MC5-IS if the Data Logging option is pur- chased.
Page 92: Starting The Data Log
Samples and Time settings also depend on the available free memory. If you enter values that require more memory than is available, MC5-IS automatically replaces the entered value with the currently allowed maximum value. When a data log is done, you can 20.10.2000 15:32...
Page 93: Viewing The Results
Transferring the Results to a Personal Computer A 32-bit Windows ® software called MC5_Datalog.exe is shipped together with MC5-IS if you bought the Data Logging option. Start this software just as any other Windows ® software. All communication between the PC and MC5-IS is initiated from...
Page 94: Additional Information
A typical example of this is temperature measurement using a thermocouple. It is not enough to select the correct quantity and port in MC5-IS. The Sensor type and the Refer- ence Junction Mode has to be set accordingly, too. Wrong settings give erroneous results.
Page 95: Things To Consider When Measuring Pressure
To be able to measure absolute pressure with MC5-IS’ gauge pressure modules, you need a barometric pressure module. Cer- tain high pressure modules may approximate absolute pressure measurement by adding an entered barometric pressure to the measured gauge pressure.
Page 96: Pressure Modules And Their Naming Conventions
Advanced Operation and Configuration Pressure Modules and their Naming Conventions MC5-IS’ software refer to pressure modules as follows: Port: Module Name P1: INT400m-IS , e.g. which means that there is an internal pressure module in port P1 with a 0 to 400 mbar (0 to 6 psi) pressure range.
Page 97: Thermocouple Measurement/Simulation, Connections And Troubleshooting
To be able to thermovoltage using Internal Reference Junction Mode: utilize Internal Reference Junction com- pensation this optional module has to be installed into your MC5-IS. If the measur- T/C materials ing/simulating port is set to the Internal (T/C, extension or compensation wires) T/C INT.
Page 98: External Reference Junction
Advanced Operation and Configuration External Reference Junction When using an external Reference Junction, MC5-IS measures or simulates the T/C Low V thermovoltage using the “ ” terminals in the ET section. If the measuring/ ET: TCx(mea) simulating port is set to the External Reference Junction (...
Page 99 Additional Information Connection when measuring/simulating Connection when measuring/simulating thermovoltage using a temperature con- thermovoltage using a compensation troller and Reference Junction compen- box and Reference Junction compensa- Entered Entered 0°C sation method (also RJ-mode tion method (also RJ-mode 0°C Temperature T/C materials T ref Controller...
Page 100: Error Situations
PROBLEM CAUSE • The thermocouple type selected in MC5-IS (or the instrument under test MC5-IS does not correspond with the when simulating used thermocouple. thermovoltages) • The selected Reference Junction measures the mode is not in accordance with the temperature/millivolt used wiring.
Page 101: Resistance And Rtd Measurement, Connections
The special resistance measurement sequence of MC5-IS eliminates the thermovoltages of the resistance measurement circuit. MC5-IS continuously checks the connection type during resistance and RTD measurement. The found connection type is displayed on the resistance or RTD measurement window.
Page 102: Using A Compensation Loop
Io: 24 mA Po: 145 mW Po: 145 mW SENSOR MEASURE & SIMULATE OUTPUT MEASURE SENSOR MEASURE & SIMULATE OUTPUT MEASURE Low V Low V When the compensation loop wiring sys- tem is used, MC5-IS displays the text “ wire ”.
Page 103: Current Measurement Parallel To A Test Diode, Connections
Additional Information Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode, Connections The impedance of MC5-IS’ milliampere input is low enough to enable current measure- ment parallel to a test diode in a 20 mA circuit. Connection: Plus Side Test Diode Minus Side Test Diode...
Page 104: Parallel Functions In Mc5-Is
Advanced Operation and Configuration Parallel Functions in MC5-IS This chapter explains what kind of simultaneous tasks you can do with MC5-IS. Every module in MC5- When measuring Electrical output in this section... is possible in IS may simultaneously this section have their own tasks.
Page 105: Part D, Calibration
General presentation of what calibration is and the phases of a typical calibration proce- dure. • A description of a calibration procedure using MC5-IS. • Some application examples on how to perform the calibration of certain instruments. • Creating, editing and deleting Instruments.
Page 106: General
PC’s serial port. Note. MC5-IS also includes a serial communication protocol option. With the option, it is possible to control MC5-IS via the RS232 port to perform, e.g. a remotely controlled calibration. The communication protocol specification can be obtained from Beamex.
Page 107: Phases Of Instrument Calibration
One is displayed when starting the calibration. Another when the adjustment utility is started. The third text is displayed when ending the calibration. The guide texts may be entered in MC5-IS or they may be down- loaded from a PC with a calibration software.
Page 108: As Found Calibration
MC5-IS supports multiple As Found tests. There is no fixed upper limit for the number of repeats except the available free memory. MC5-IS does not require you to save any As Found calibrations. If you do not want to save information of the instrument’s state before adjustment, just do the adjustments needed and perform as many As Left calibrations as is needed.
Page 109: As Left Calibration
The As Left calibrations document the state of the in- strument after the possible adjustment. MC5-IS does not require you to save any As Left calibrations. If the As Found calibration proves to be good and no adjustment is needed, you may omit the As Left calibrations.
Page 110: Required Modules For Different Input/Output Signal Combinations
Calibration Required Modules for Different Input/Output Signal Combinations Consider the type of your instrument before doing a calibration: • What are the input and output quantities/ports? • Is the input signal measured, generated/simulated, controlled or keyed (Input method)? • Is the output signal measured or keyed (Output method)? Use the following tables find out the required modules for each sup- ported input/output quantity and method: Table for choosing the input module...
Page 111 General The general principle is: The same module may not be used for both the input and the output signal. There are however some ex- ceptions to that rule: • If the input signal is a current signal measured or generated using the E module, then any quantity with the output method HART may also be connected to the E module.
Page 112: Calibrating An Instrument
Select one of the available instruments by pressing the Select key. Note. If there are a lot instrument data in MC5-IS’ memory, displaying the list may take a few seconds.
Page 113: The Instrument Window
Calibrate MENU Calibrate ment, simply press General calibration procedures are discussed in chapter A Calibration Procedure Using MC5-IS on page 106. Some calibration examples are available starting from chapter Examples of Instrument Calibration on page 109. Starting Guide If a text is written, it appears before the Calibration Windows are opened.
Page 114: A Calibration Procedure Using Mc5-Is
Start Adjust MENU A typical calibration procedure using MC5-IS is as follows: We assume you have already selected the instrument to be calibrated and are viewing/editing the selected instrument’s data pages. See Selecting the Instrument to Be Calibrated on page 104 for information on how to enter Calibration Mode and se- lecting instruments for calibration.
Page 115 Note. If you are calibrating instruments using off-line method then please keep in mind this: When you upload the results from MC5-IS to the calibration software, the results are by default also left in MC5-IS’ memory. To free memory in MC5-IS by deleting the results, see Deleting Instruments on page 123.
Page 116: About Automatic Calibration
MC5-IS continues with the next cali- bration point. If the input signal never stabilizes (the symbol is visible con- tinuously), but you want MC5-IS to save the results anyhow, press Force Accept Function Key. About Manual Calibration In manual calibration, you will have to manually set the input signal to a level that the next calibration point requires.
Page 117: Examples Of Instrument Calibration
When autocapture “snatches” the input and output signal values, MC5-IS emits a beep and the next target value for the input is dis- played. Examples of Instrument Calibration This User Guide has only a few examples of how to calibrate an instrument.
Page 118: Pressure Transmitters
Calibration Pressure Transmitters This procedure suits all instruments with a pressure input and any kind of electrical output signal. Both the input and output signal range should be measurable with MC5-IS. Required modules • An internal or external pressure module.
Page 119 E module, connect the pressure output sig- nal to a suitable pressure module. Warning! Working with pressure instruments can be hazardous. Only qualified personnel may use pressure instruments and pres- sure sources. Next… MC5-IS’ Support for Instrument Adjustment on page 118...
Page 120: Temperature Sensors
This procedure suits temperature sensors no matter if they are RTDs or thermocouples. The sensor’s output signal is measured with MC5- IS or it is keyed into MC5-IS. The reference temperature is either measured with MC5-IS or it is keyed into MC5-IS.
Page 121 With small changes, this procedure should also suit all tempera- ture instruments with a fixed sensor. In that case, use a reference sensor that can be connected to MC5-IS to measure the input sig- nal and either measure or enter the output signal of the instrument.
Page 122: Temperature Indicators And Recorders
Calibration Temperature Indicators and Recorders This procedure suits Temperature Indicators/Recorders no matter if the sensor is an RTD or a thermocouple. The instruments input signal is simulated using MC5-IS and the output reading is entered into MC5-IS. Required modules •...
Page 123 Adapt the input signal connections/ settings according to the instruments input signal. When calibrating a temperature instrument with a detachable sen- sor (the input signal is simulated with MC5-IS), use this example as the source for the input signal part. Next…...
Page 124: Electrical Limit Switches
Function Key • brate Prescan but immediately return to Basic By default, the is set to Mode. If you do not want MC5-IS to per- form a prescan, disable it (com- MENU Prescan mands Current Prescan When...
Page 125 Manual Selecting Calibration Method when the input signal is gen- erated/simulated with MC5-IS means that each pair of actuation/ deactuation points have to be accepted manually. If the prescan stops and displays an error message, try widening the scan range. It is also advisable to have the scan range sym- metrical in relation to the actuation/deactuation points.
Page 126: Mc5-Is' Support For Instrument Adjustment
Calibration MC5-IS’ Support for Instrument Adjustment MC5-IS includes a special utility for 25.09.2000 11:00 Input RTD Temperature [ET: Simul] adjusting instruments. This tool is Pt100 α385 100.00 of use when MC5-IS generates/ °C (ITS90) simulates the input signal or con-...
Page 127: Maintaining Mc5-Is' Instrument Database
Manual of the software. MC5-IS’ memory is dynamic. There are no fixed amount instruments and calibration data that you may keep in MC5-IS’ memory. It all depends on how many calibration repeats and how much history data is kept in the memory.
Page 128: Editing Instrument Data
They are presented in chapter Editing Instrument Data. Note. There’s also a possibility to create a new instrument based on an instrument already existing in MC5-IS’ memory. Do this with the Copy Instrument option available in menu. Editing Instrument Data The instrument data pages may be re-edited whenever you want.
Page 129: Instrument Input Page
Maintaining MC5-IS’ Instrument Database Instrument Input Page The input quantity defines which 04.01.2002 12:45 fields are required/visible. Common INSTRUMENT INPUT Pressure fields for all quantities are: Input Method Input Method, Measured Unit Port 1 INT1C Range Pressure Type Gauge All other quantities except Value...
Page 130: Calibration Settings Page
CALIBRATION SETTINGS Method Automatic is set to . It Calibration Method Manual defines how long MC5-IS waits be- fore saving the input and output Calibration Points Setpoint Delay 5.00 values after input value was changed to the next calibration Maximum Allowed Calibration Point Deviation <...
Page 131: Calibration Instructions Page
Adjustment Guide that may be practical during the Remember the "Do not Adjust if" limit... calibration procedure. The note texts may be written in MC5-IS or Finishing Guide they can be downloaded from a Clean up after your work! calibration software. On this page,...
Page 132: Viewing Calibration Results
Calibration Viewing Calibration Results You can open the calibration result windows from two places: Menu View When viewing the instrument window, press Calibration Results (see the leftmost picture below). 03.10.2000 15:21 03.10.2000 15:22 INSTRUMENT View Input Zero RTD Temperature [ET: Simul] Instrument Pt100 α...
Page 133: Calibration Result Windows
Viewing Calibration Results Calibration Result Windows The results are displayed in table 03.10.2000 15:22 format and as a graph. There are Output Error [% of span] 0.40 also some additional data display- ing the statistics of the calibration as well as environmental informa- tion that was automatically inserted during the calibration or it was manually entered after the calibra-...
Page 134 Calibration (Empty)
Page 135: Appendix
Appendixes Appendix 1: User Guide for MC5 HART Option ....128 Appendix 2: Technical Data ....... 142 Appendix 3: Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer ..148 Appendix 4: Index ........152...
Page 136: User Guide For Mc5 Hart Option
Test Diode Connections ....131 Using MC5-IS as a Hart Communicator ......131 HART Communication Settings 132 HART and MC5-IS’ Basic Mode 133 Connecting to a HART Instrument ..133 Disconnecting a HART Instrument ......134 Device Information ....... 134 Device Settings ......
Page 137: General
MC5-IS Multifunction Calibrator’s HART communication is a firm- ware option that can be used provided an E module is included in the MC5-IS at hand. The HART modem required for HART commu- nication is located in the E module and the terminals of the E mod- ule are used for connecting MC5-IS with the Hart instrument.
Page 138: Hart Instruments And Beamex's Calibration Database Software
QD3 Quality Documenter starting from version 2.10. Connecting MC5-IS and a HART Instrument How the HART instrument is connected to MC5-IS depends on the supply power connection and whether there is a test diode con- nected to the transmitter. The following pictures describe the con- nections for each case.
Page 139: Test Diode Connections
Connecting MC5-IS and a HART Instrument Test Diode Connections MC5-IS also supports HART ® communication while measuring cur- rent parallel to a test diode in a 20 mA circuit. The external connec- tions vary depending on the diode connection of the transmitter:...
Page 140: Hart Communication Settings
Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option HART Communication Settings Before attempting to communicate 11.04.2002 8:21 with HART instruments it is advis- Pressure Settings P1: INT400MC/-41.400...41.400 kPa able to review MC5-IS’ HART com- gauge 0.089 munication settings. Maintenance Open the settings window by press- HART Communication...
Page 141: Hart And Mc5-Is' Basic Mode
(optionally ei- ther the or the key). Note. Back Restart Select Measuring the Analog Output (AO) of a HART instrument does not require any special actions. Just connect the Analog Output to MC5-IS’ current mea- surement terminals in the E module.
Page 142: Disconnecting A Hart Instrument
11.04.2002 8:35 The following fields are editable: HART DEVICE INFORMATION Tag, 3051C Serial Number, Device ID 1109949 Descriptor Serial Number 7292301 Manufacturer Rosemount Message. Device Type 3051C Software Version 5.3.176 Hardware Revision Date 07.06.1999 Descriptor BEAMEX Message JUST TESTING Close...
Page 143: Device Settings
HART and MC5-IS’ Basic Mode Device Settings The adjacent picture displays the 11.04.2002 8:38 data of the Device Settings window. DEVICE SETTINGS The following fields are editable: 3051C Polling Address Tag, Output Polling Address, Range Unit mbar Lower Range, Lower Range 0.00...
Page 144 Appendix 1, User Guide for MC5 HART Option For the Digital Output (PV), MC5-IS opens the Instrument Input Next Page Window for checking/editing the settings. Use Func- tion Key to check/edit the Instrument Output Window data. 11.04.2002 8:50 11.04.2002 8:51...
Page 145: Adding A Hart Instrument To Mc5-Is' Instrument Database
Notes. The HART instrument’s TAG is assigned to the Device ID field in MC5-IS. No Position ID is automatically assigned to the instrument. QM6 Quality Manager version 1.90a and later support adding instruments created in MC5-IS to QM6’s database.
Page 146: Calibrating A Hart Instrument
Edit Calibrate MENU also manually enter the instrument data into MC5-IS’ instrument data- base. Select the instrument to be calibrated from MC5-IS’ list of available instruments. If you are already connected to the 06.10.2000 17:16 HART instrument (HART commu- HART...
Page 147: The Calibration Procedure
Output Pressure [E: HART] output quantity and output method. 510.24 Refer to the examples in MC5-IS mbar User Guide’s Part D. Error 1.00 -0.21 % of span Note. Calibrating the Analog Output (AO) of a HART instrument does not necessar- ily require HART communication.
Page 148 • For all other output signals MC5-IS prompts you to start the communication and select the instrument to be calibrated (re- fer to the picture in chapter Selecting the Instrument to be Calibrated on page 138.
Page 149 Input (PV), the window displays Input Pressure [P1:INT20C] Gauge 1.029 the instrument’s input signal mea- Output sured by MC5-IS. The win- Output Pressure [E: HART \ PV] dow displays the digital output of 1.021 the instrument. Trim 0% to: 1.029...
Page 150: Technical Data
Appendix 2, Technical Data Appendix 2, Technical Data Contents MC5-IS General Specifications 143 Modules Pressure Modules (INT-IS & EXT-IS) ........ 144 Temperature Electrical Module (ET) ........145 RTD Measurement and Simulation ......145 Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation ......146 Reference Junction Module (RJ) ........
Page 151: Mc5-Is General Specifications
MC5 General Specifications MC5-IS General Specifications General Display 96 x 72 mm (3.78" x 2.83"), 320 x 240 pixels LCD Weight 1.7 - 2.3 kg (3.7 - 5.1 lbs) Dimensions 245 mm (9.6") x 192 mm (7.5") x 74 mm (2.9") (d/w/h)
Page 152: Modules
Appendix 2, Technical Data Modules Pressure Modules (INT-IS & EXT-IS) Internal External Unit Range Reso- Accuracy (±) 1 Year Uncertainty (±) Modules Modules lution INT B-IS Barometric kPa a 0.01 0.05 kPa mbar a 1200 0.3 mbar 0.5 mbar Module (EXT B-IS) psi a 11.6 to...
Page 153: Temperature Electrical Module (Et)
Modules Temperature Electrical Module (ET) Function Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty mV generation ± 250 mV 0.01 mV 0.02 % RDG + 4 µV V generation - 2.5 to 10 V 0.00001 - 0.0001 V 0.02 % RDG + 0.1 mV mA sink 0 to 25 mA 0.0001 mA...
Page 154: Thermocouple Measurement And Simulation
Appendix 2, Technical Data Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation Type Range (°C) Range (°C) 1 Year Uncertainty (±) 0 ... 1820 0 ... 200 ... 2.0 °C 500 ... 0.8 °C 800 ... 1820 0.6 °C -50 ... 1768 -50 ... 1.0 °C 0 ...
Page 155: Electrical Module (E)
Modules Electrical Module (E) Function Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty mV measurement ±250 mV 0.001 mV 0.02 % RDG + 5 µV V measurement ±30 V 0.00001 - 0.001 V 0.02 % RDG + 0.25 mV mA measurement ±100 mA 0.0001 - 0.001 mA 0.02 % RDG + 1.5 µA Hz measurement...
Page 156: Quick Guide For The Mc5 Datalog Viewer
Appendix 3, Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer Appendix 3, Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer Contents MC5 Datalog Viewer General ..........149 Installing MC5 Datalog Viewer ..149 Communication Settings ..... 149 File Management ......149 Transferring data from MC5 ..149 Saving Data on Hard Disk ...
Page 157 MC5 Datalog Viewer MC5 Datalog Viewer General MC5 Datalog Viewer is a utility for transferring Data Logging results from MC5 to a personal computer (PC). The results can be viewed in MC5 Datalog Viewer and saved in the utility’s own format or ex- ported for use in other applications, e.g.
Page 158 Appendix 3, Quick Guide for the MC5 Datalog Viewer Saving Data on Hard Disk When saving using the Save or Save As commands, MC5 Datalog Viewer saves the results in its own format (*.lg5). This file format preserves all the changes in the property settings described in chap- ters Chart Properties and Channel Properties.
Page 159 MC5 Datalog Viewer PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Paging ON/OFF If paging is selected, the graph is Paging divided into several horizontal “pages”. - Points per Page How many points is displayed per page. - Current Page A possibility to jump to a certain page. When paging is selected, you can also scroll from page to page as well as to the first and last page using the arrow...
Page 160: Safety Information
Please read carefully the following instructions and specifications before using the calibrator and its accessories in hazardous areas. Also read the warnings available in Part A of this manual. MC5-IS Input Parameters For all connections in both the ET module and the E module.
Page 161: Safety Information
RB8412-IS. The battery pack shall not be charged in a hazardous location. Use only Beamex charger type BC14-IS for charging. The RS232 connection can be used in safe area only. The EXT-IS connection shall only be connected with the EXT-IS module, external pressure calibration module.
Page 162: Index
Appendix 5, Index Calibration Data Logging Adjustment 100 Configuring 83 As Found 100 Starting 84 As Left 101 Transferring data to Autocapture Feature 109 a PC 85 Appendix 5, Automatic 108 Viewing Results 85 Deleting the results 125 Deleting Instruments 123 Index Examples 109 Deviation measurement 53...
Page 163 Index Filtering 53 Key Lock 20 Parallel functions Fine Tuning 57 Keyboard, defined 8 in MC5 96 Firmware Percentage 79 Basic Mode 15 Pressure Editing fields 20 Module names 88 Limit Switch test 44 Function Keys 18 Pressure Types 87 Line Frequency 75 General description 14 Square rooting...
Page 164 Appendix 5, Index Special measurements 51 Change Rate 52 Safety 25 Unpacking 3 Deviation Saving calibration Updating the firmware 14 measurement 53 results 107 User Interface 17 Difference Scaling 78 measurement 54 Second Port 54 Maximum value 52 Selecting the instrument Min/Max value 52 Viewing 8 to be calibrated 104...

BEAMEX MC5-IS User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

MC5-IS Hardware

MC5-IS Firmware

MC5-IS' Modularity and Options

Safety

Service

Part B, Startup and Basic Operation

Starting MC5-IS

Measuring

Table of Contents

Special Measurements

Generating/Simulating

Special Generations

Alarm Limit Settings

Part C, Advanced Operation and Configurations

Configuring the Calibrator

Advanced Utilities

Additional Information

Part D, Calibration

General

Calibrating an Instrument

Maintaining MC5-IS' Instrument Database

Viewing Calibration Results

Appendix

Appendix 1, User Guide for Mc5-Is Hart Option

General

Connecting MC5-IS and a HART Instrument

HART Communication Settings

HART and MC5-IS' Basic Mode

Calibrating a HART Instrument

Technical Data

Safety Information

Index

Quick Links

Chapters

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