Jofra ETC User Manual
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1. e 1 correction table for emissivity ETC 400 R only When reordering please specify the parts number found in the list of accessories section 10 0 123943 03 3 2 Preparing the calibrator Warning The calibrator must not be used in areas prone to explosives hazards The calibrator must be kept clear within an area of 20 cm on all sides and 1 metre above the calibrator Note A The instrument must not be exposed to draughts Especially the temperature of the target unit surface on the ETC 400 R might be affected by this Fig 1 10 123943 03 When setting up the calibrator you must see fig 1 Place the calibrator on an even horizontal surface in the spot you intend to use it Caution Do not use the instrument if the ventilator is out of order Ensure a free supply of air to the ventilator Check that the voltage shown on the label above the power control switch is identical to the mains voltage ETC 400 A R only If not the instrument should be returned to Ametek Denmark A S or the distributor for replacement Check that the earth connection for the instrument is present and attach the cable Select an insertion tube with the correct bore diameter and place it in the largest bore of the instrument ETC 125 A only or use one of the bores in the well that best suits your needs See section 3 3 for information on how to select the insertion tube correct bore in2. The starting point is the last chosen set temperature even if the instrument has been switched off Press to accept the change or Fo cancel The calibrator will now heat up cool down 123943 03 17 The top display continuously shows the read temperature The bottom display shows either the set temperature or the estimated time in whole minutes until the calibrator will be stable When the calibrator is stable the display will show ne V checkmark symbol The instrument will emit an audible alarm and the estimated time until stable will be replaced by the set temperature 123943 03 4 4 Using the AUTO STEP AUTO STEP is used to step automatically between a range of different calibration temperatures This is useful when calibrating sensors in places which are hard to reach and when calibrating sensors for which the output is displayed in a different location The function can be illustrated using the following example T C F t min o Calibrator stable Calibrator starts working towards next temperature Fig 6 Press ED The T symbol for AUTO STEP flashes to indicate that the function is active The function can be cancelled at any time by pressing ED 123943 03 19 Press C 62 to select the required number of steps minimum 2 steps maximum 9 steps Press to accept your selection Repeat the above procedure for all temperature steps 20 Press to accept your choices once you ha
3. F 300 C 572 F 400 C 752 F 1 2 3 4 5 The instrument will now heat up cool down to reach the first calibration temperature Once the calibrator is stable you need to enter the reference temperature found using the reference thermometer The calibration temperature is suggested as a reference point This procedure is repeated for TEMP 2 TEMP 3 TEMP 4 and TEMP 5 All five calibration temperatures and associated reference temperatures have now been entered The instrument will now check whether the reference temperatures which have been entered are within the permitted tolerances Permitted tolerances ETC 125 A 400A 400 R 0 2 C 0 36 F 42 123943 03 If the calibrator is found to be within the permitted tolerances the instrument will display the text OK at the top of the display The text Cont will flash in the bottom of the display to indicate that you may continue without adjustments F 1L LIN Jar LS LL If the instrument detects excessive deviations for one or more steps it will show a screen reading ERR in the top of the display The text AdJ will flash in the bottom of the display to indicate that an adjustment is required Accept by pressing gt Press to cancel the adjustment function Press c to go back to a previous screen and press to repeat an adjustment step when it is shown on the display Press eo to toggle between AdJ and Cont on the
4. Time to stability Cooling time 48 ETC 125 A 3 minutes 125 to 100 C 257 to 212 F 100 to 0 C 212 to 32 F 0 to 10 C 32 to 14 F ETC 400 A 400 C 752 F 1 min 17 min 14 min 5 C 41 F ambient temperature 0 C 32 F 28 C 82 4 F ambient temperature 23 C 73 4 F 45 C 113 F ambient temperature 40 C 104 F 40 mm 1 57 in axial homogeneity 0 85 C 1 53 F 180 C 356 F 1 00 C 1 8 F 400 C 752 F 50 mm 1 97 in axial homogeneity 0 85 C 1 53 F 180 C 356 F 1 00 C 1 8 F 400 C 752 F Difference between borings 0 40 C 0 72 F Influence from load 0 30 C 0 54 F 400 C 752 F 1 or 0 1 C 1 8 or 0 18 F 0 15 C 0 27 F 0 5 C 0 9 F 28 to 200 C 82 to 392 F 200 to 400 C 392 to 752 F 3 minutes 400 to 200 C 752 to 392 F 200 to 50 C 392 to 122 F 2 min 3 min 6 min 15 min 123943 03 Max temperature Min temperature Display resolution Stability Accuracy Accuracy incl emissivity Heating time z Time to stability Cooling time Emissivity 123943 03 ETC 400 R 400 C 752 F 5 C 41 F ambient temperature 0 C 32 F 28 C 82 4 F ambient temperature 23 C 73 4 F 45 C 113 F ambient temperature 40 C 104 F 1 or 0 1 C 1 8 or 0 18 F 0 3 C 0 54 F 0 5 C 0 9 F 0 4 rdg 1 C 0 4 rdg 1 8 F
5. display Press when Ad is flashing to calculate a new set of coefficients Next repeat the entire calibration adjustment procedure 123943 03 43 44 If the new coefficients deviate by more than 496 from the standard values the instrument will display an ERROR 2 in the display The calculated coefficients will be ignored ie L un MT Lt Li IC Lt Press to repeat the entire calibration adjustment procedure calibration adjustment procedure and enter a new calibration date see section 8 2 1 Press when Cont is flashing to end the 123943 03 8 2 3 Calibrating adjusting the ETC 400 R In order to calibrate the inner thermometer of the calibrator a 3 mm insertion hole for the reference sensor has been drilled 1 mm beneath the target unit surface See fig 10 Insertion hole for the reference sensor Fig 10 For the calibration it is recommendable to use the RTD reference sensor 65 Pt100 150 SPEC which AMETEK DENMARK A S has developed specifically for this instrument In principle any sensor fitting the insertion hole is useable however there is the risk of incorrect temperature reading due to the limited insertion depth of the reference sensor hole 123943 03 45 9 0 Technical specifications The illustration below shows the setup which forms the basis for the technical specifications In this case an ETC 400 A Pos Description Calibrator 4
6. use Scratches and other damage to the insertion tube should be avoided by storing the insertion tube carefully when not in use The insertion tube must never be forced into the well The well could be damaged as a result and the insertion tube may get stuck Do not touch the well the insertion tube or the grid plate as the calibrator is heating up they may be very hot Do not touch the tip of the sensor when it is removed from the insertion tube well it may be very hot 123943 03 13 4 0 Operating the calibrator 4 1 Keyboard display and connections Keyboard o ABER AMETEK A A CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS sr BBBBB Fig 3 Pos 14 Description LCD AUTO STEP button used to activate AUTO STEP The function is used to switch between a series of set temperatures automatically ESC MENU button used as Escape key or to activate the menu system hold button down for min 2 seconds DOWN ARROW button used to adjust temperature values value decreases and to select menu options UP ARROW button used to adjust temperature values value increases and to select menu options ENTER button used to accept chosen options 123943 03 Display Fig 4 Pos Description CHECKMARK displayed when the calibrator is stable AUTO STEP symbol used to indicate that the function is active symbo
7. well is stable before the check mark symbol is displayed Eb Temperature resolution of O or 1 decimal t to select the SETUP parameter you wish to change The current value will flash Press E or e to select the required value Press to accept your selection or aa to cancel and return to the previous value 3 Once you have changed all SETUP parameters as required cancel the function by pressing 39 twice 123943 03 11 4 0 After use Caution Hot surface Do not touch the well the insertion tube or the grid plate they may be very hot Do not touch the tip of the sensor when it is removed from the insertion tube well it may be very hot ETC 125 A only Never leave hot insertion tubes which have been removed from the calibrator unsupervised they may constitute a fire hazard Caution The insertion tube must always be removed from the calibrator after use The humidity in the air may cause verdigris to form on the insertion tube inside the instrument There is a risk that the insertion tube may become stuck if this is allowed to happen The following routine must be observed before the insertion tube is removed and the instrument turned off cf Fig 1 1 12 If the calibrator has been heated up to temperatures above 100 C 212 F you must wait until the instrument reaches a temperature below 100 C 212 F before you switch it off If the calibrator has reac
8. ESC MENU button used to escape or to activate the menu system hold button down for min 2 seconds AUTO STEP button used to activate AUTO STEP The function is used to switch between a series of set temperatures automatically Display The various segments of the display are used to indicate the following cf Fig 2 POS Description Used to display Read temperature and parameters in the menu system Celsius temperature unit for top display Fahrenheit temperature unit for top display Fahrenheit temperature unit for bottom display Celsius temperature unit for bottom display Minute time unit for bottom display Used to display set temperature time until stable and parameter values in the menu system 123943 03 3 AUTO STEP symbol used to indicate that the function is active symbol flashes repeatedly 44 Check mark displayed when the calibrator is stable 3 4 Connections The instrument is designed for the following connections cf Fig 1 POS Description Connection of RS232 cable 3 5 Calibrator functions overview The instrument s functions are divided into hierarchical groups See the key diagram in Fig 3 3 6 Selecting the set temperature Press CS or e _ The current set temperature flashes the starting point is the last chosen set temperature even if the instrument has been turned off Press CS or e to select the requir
9. calibrator is heating up has been heated up they may be very hot 123943 03 Follow the instructions below before using the calibrator cf Fig 1 1 123943 Place the calibrator on an even horizontal surface away from all draughts Caution Do not use the instrument if the ventilator is out of order Ensure a free supply of air to the ventilator pos 5 Check that the voltage shown on the label above the power control switch is identical to the mains voltage ETC 400 only If not the instrument should be returned to Ametek Denmark A S or the distributor for replacement Plug in the cable below pos 3 the power control switch pos 4 and check that the earth connection is present The selected insertion tube is inserted into the calibrator ETC 125 A only Caution The well and the insertion tube must be clean before use The insertion tube must never be forced into the well The well could be damaged as a result and the insertion tube may get stuck Place the sensor pos 1 Fig 1 03 7 3 2 Keyboard The keys on the keyboard activate the following functions cf Fig 2 POS Description 3 3 ENTER button used to accept chosen options UP ARROW button used to adjust temperature values value increases and to select menu options DOWN ARROW button used to adjust temperature values value decreases and to select menu options
10. mm Pt 100 sensor with traceable certificate ETC 125 400 A g3mm Pt 100 sensor with traceable certificate ETC 400 R DTI 1000 reference precision thermometer with traceable certificate 46 123943 03 Thermal specifications All specifications are given with an ambient temperature of 23 C 73 4 F 3 C 5 4 F Measured at the bottom of the well with a 4 mm sensor Specified at 115V 230V Specifications Model ETC 125 A Max temperature 125 C 257 F Min temperature 18 C 0 4 F ambient temperature 0 C 32 F 10 C 14 F ambient temperature 23 C 73 4 F 6 C 42 8 F ambient temperature 40 C 104 F Well specifications 40 mm 1 57 in axial homogeneity 0 30 C 0 54 F 10 C 14 F 0 85 C 1 53 F 125 C 257 F 60 mm 2 36 in axial homogeneity 0 30 C 0 54 F 10 C 14 F 0 85 C 1 53 F 125 C 257 F Difference between borings 0 40 C 0 72 F Influence from load 0 10 C 0 18 F 10 C 14 F 0 20 C 0 36 F 125 C 257 F Display resolution 1 or 0 1 C 1 8 or 0 18 F Stability 0 05 0 09 Accuracy 1 0 5 C 0 9 F Heating time 10 to 23 C 14 to 73 F 3 min 23 to 100 C 73 to 212 F 11 min 100 to 125 C 212 to 257 F 7 min 123943 03 47 Time to stability Cooling time Max temperature Min temperature Well specifications Display resolution Stability Accuracy Heating time 2
11. power cord Do not use this instrument for any application other than calibration work The calibration instruments should only be used by TRAINED PERSONNEL 123943 03 S Caution Hot surface This symbol is engraved in the well of the ETC 400 A and in the grid plate of the ETC 125 A 400 R Do not touch the well the insertion tube the grid plate or the target unit they may be very hot e Note A The product liability only applies if the instrument is subject to a manufacturing defect This liability becomes void if the user fails to follow the maintenance instructions set out in this manual or uses unauthorised spare parts 123943 03 3 0 Setting up the calibrator 3 1 Receipt of the calibrator When you receive the instrument e Carefully unpack and check the calibrator and the accessories Check the parts off against the list shown below If any of the parts are missing or damaged please contact the dealer who sold the calibrator You should receive e 1 calibrator 1 mains power cable 1 insertion tube ETC 125 A only e 1 tool for insertion tube ETC 125 A only e 1 traceable calibration certificate 8 123943 03 e 1 user and reference manual e 1 RS 232 serial cable e 1 shoulder strap e 1 CD ROM containing the software package JOFRACAL e 1 CD ROM containing JOFRA IR LAB calibration software ETC 400 R only 9
12. 1 C or 0 1 F If the current set temperature is higher than the new max temperature you will need to adjust the set temperature The instrument will immediately begin to cool if required as soon as the new max temperature is accepted Press to accept your selection If you wish to exit SETUP simply press E gt Adjusting the extra stability time The extra stability time is the amount of extra time you wish to elapse before the checkmark symbol is displayed after the calibrator has stabilised 24 Press c or e to set the time to anywhere between 0 and 20 minutes Press to accept your selection 123943 03 4 5 4 Adjusting the temperature resolution Press CS or e to select the required number of decimals Press to accept your selection 123943 03 25 4 6 Calibrating IR thermometers ETC 400 R only Warning Do never allow any foreign material to come in contact with the target unit surface as the emission factor of the target unit might change Do not touch the target unit surface and the grid plate they may be very hot Press Z or 69 to select the reguired test temperature The starting point is the last chosen test temperature even if the instrument has been switched off Press to accept the change or E to cancel The calibrator will now heat up cool down The top display continuously shows the read temperature The bottom display shows that the calibrat
13. 28 to 200 C 82 to 392 F 200 to 400 C 392 to 752 F 3 minutes 400 to 200 C 752 to 392 F 200 to 50 C 392 to 122 F 0 96 2 min 3 min 9 min 24 min 49 Electrical specifications Specifications Power supply VAC Power consumption max Power supply VAC 115VAC 45 65Hz 230VAC 45 65Hz Power consumption max Model ETC 125 A Multivoltage 115VAC and 230VAC 47 63Hz 115 V 90 132 and 230 V 180 264 75 VA ETC 400A R 90 127 180 254 350W Mechanical specifications Specifications Weight Dimensions LxWxH Operating temp Storage temp Humidity range Protection class 50 Model ETC 125 A 1 75 kg 3 86 Ib 172 x 72 x 182 mm 6 8 x 2 8 x 7 2 inch 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F 0 to 90 RH IP10 123943 03 Weight Dimensions LxWxH Operating temp Storage temp Humidity range Protection class ETC 400 A R 1 58 kg 3 5 lb ETC 400 A 1 7 kg 3 7 lb ETC 400 R 172 x 72 x 182 mm 6 8 x 2 8 x 7 2 inch 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F 0 to 90 RH IP10 Additional data directives observed EMC directives 89 336 EEC EN61326 1997 corr 2000 A1 2001 A2 2001 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Low voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EN61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and labor
14. 4 6 Calibrating IR thermometers ETC 400 R only 26 4 7 Simulation training seem 29 5 0 Storing and transporting the calibrator 30 6 0 EROS sara iae oett aa si up a aa gn 33 7 0 Returning the calibrator for service 35 8 0 Maintenance 37 8 1 Cleaning en ae len ae ner eine 37 8 2 Adjusting and calibrating the instrument s ne 38 8 2 1 Adjusting the calibration date sssssss 40 8 2 2 Calibrating adjusting the instrument 41 8 2 3 Calibrating adjusting the ETC 400 R 45 9 0 Technical specifications 46 10 0 List of accessories un ea 52 123943 03 3 1 0 Introduction Congratulations on your new Ametek Jofra ETC Calibrator With the Ametek Jofra calibrator you have chosen an extremely effective instrument which we hope will live up to all your expectations Over the past many years we have acquired extensive knowledge of industrial temperature calibration This expertise is reflected in our products which are all designed for daily use in an industrial environment Please note that we would be very interested in hearing from you if you have any ideas or suggestions for changes to our products This reference manual applies to the following instruments e Jofra ETC 125 A e Jofra ETC 400 A e Jofra ETC 400 R ISO 9001 certifie
15. Read this manual carefully before using the instrument In order to avoid any personal injuries and or damage to the instrument all safety instructions and warnings must be observed Disposal WEEE Directive These calibrators contain Electrical and Electronic circuits and must be recycled or disposed of properly in accordance with the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC Warning About the use The calibrator must not be used for any purposes other than those described in this manual The calibrator has been designed for interior use only and should not be used in hazardous areas where vapour or gas leaks etc may constitute a danger of explosion gt The calibrator must be kept free within an area of 20 cm on all sides and 1 metre above the calibrator e Never use heat transfer fluids such as silicone oil paste etc These fluids may penetrate the calibrator and cause damage or create poisonous fumes 123943 03 3 A About the insertion tubes Never leave hot insertion tubes which have been removed from the calibrator unsupervised they may constitute a fire hazard Caution Hot surface Do not touch the well the insertion tube or the grid plate as the calibrator is heating up has been heated up they may be very hot Do not touch the tip of the sensor when it is removed from the insertion tube well it may be very hot 4 123943 03 Caution About the use Do not use the i
16. User and Reference manual Temperature Calibrator JOFRA ETC 125 A 400 A 400 R Copyright 2005 AMETEK DENMARK A S 123943 UK About this manual The structure of the user and reference manual The user manual sets out the operating instructions for the instrument It is designed to provide a quick reference guide for use in the field The reference manual is aimed at users who are familiar with Ametek calibrators as well as those who are not The manual is divided into 10 chapters which describe how to set up operate service and maintain the calibrator The technical specifications are described and accessories may be ordered from the list of accessories Safety symbols This manual contains a number of safety symbols designed to draw your attention to instructions which must be followed when using the instrument as well as any risks involved Warning Events which may compromise the safe use of the instrument and result in considerable personal or material damage Caution Events which may compromise the safe use of the instrument and result in slight personal or material damage ON e Note 7 Special situations which demand the users attention 123943 03 29 09 2005 List of contents Ho MEE E D an User manual English Reference manual English 29 09 2005 123943 03 User manual Temperature Calibrator JOFRA ETC 125 A 400 A 400 R Copyrigh
17. atory use part 1 general requirement 123943 03 51 10 0 List of accessories All parts listed in the list of accessories can be obtained from the factory through our dealers Please contact your dealer for assistance if you require parts which do not appear on the list List of accessories Accessories Parts no User and reference manual 123943 Tool for insertion tube ETC 125 A only 60F172 Aluminium carrying case 124094 Mains cable 115V US type B 60F135 Mains cable 240V UK type C 60F136 Mains cable 220V South Africa type D 60F137 Mains cable 220V Italy type E 60F138 Mains cable 240V Australia type F 60F139 Mains cable 230V Europe type A 60F140 Mains cable 230V Denmark type G 60F141 Mains cable 220V Switzerland type H 60F142 Mains cable 230V Israel type 60F143 RS232 serial cable 2 m 123958 5 x undrilled insertion tubes for ETC 125 A 123939 8 mm 5 16 inch insertion tube for ETC 125 A 123938 3 8 inch insertion tube for ETC 125 A 124045 Shoulder strap with snap hooks 124004 JOFRACAL PC software 124915 JOFRA IR LAB calibration software for ETC 400R 124591 Correction table for emissivity for ETC 400 R 124592 Pt100 sensor 23mm x 150mm for ETC 400 R 52 65 PT100 150 SPEC 123943 03
18. d Ametek Denmark A S was awarded the ISO 9001 certificate in September 1994 by BVQI Bureau Veritas Quality International 4 123943 03 CE label Your new calibrator bears the CE label and conforms to the EMC directive and the Low voltage Directive Technical assistance Please contact the dealer from whom you acquired the instrument if you require technical assistance Guarantee According to current terms of sale and delivery This guarantee only covers defects in manufacture and becomes void if the instrument has been subject to unauthorised intervention and or misuse 123943 03 5 2 0 Safety instructions 6 A Read this manual carefully before using the instrument Please follow the instructions and procedures described in this manual They are designed to allow you to get the most out of your calibrator and avoid any personal injuries and or damage to the instrument Warning The calibrator must not be used for any purposes other than those described in this manual The calibrator is designed for interior use only and should not be used in risk prone areas where vapour or gas leaks etc may constitute an explosives hazard Neither should the calibrator be operated in an excessively dusty or dirty environment Avoid knocking bumping or dropping the instrument This can cause permanent damage to the instrument and loss of accuracy Do not operate this instrument without a properly grounded
19. ed temperature Press to accept the change or to cancel and return to the previous value The calibrator will now work towards the new set temperature 123943 03 3 7 AUTO STEP The AUTO STEP function cf Fig 4 is used to step automatically between a range of different set temperatures Press The instrument displays the number of set temperature STEPS Press or e to select the required number of steps Press to accept your selection The first set temperature will flash Press CS or e to select the required temperature Press gt to accept your selection The next set temperature will flash This process will be repeated until the last value has been accepted The extra TIME for which you wish the calibrator to remain at every step will flash Press or 69 to set the reguired number of minutes Press to accept your selection The function will be activated Press after the last set temperature to end the function or to leave the function at any time 10 123943 03 3 8 MENU The MENU function cf Fig 5 is used to modify the SETUP parameters Hold down for approx 2 seconds The word 5E T UP will appear on the display Press The first SETUP parameter will be displayed Pres ree to toggle between the SETUP parameters T E MI i EME LIT it Temperature unit C or F P MH N The highest permissible temperature for u the calibrator GTHAL Add Extra time which must elapse once the
20. er name and address Attention and Dept Fax no Phone no Your order no Delivery address Distributor name Instrument data Model and Serial no Warranty claimed Yes No Original invoice no Temp Service request This instrument is sent for calibration please tick off Ll A Calibration as left Check O Calibration as found and as left Service O Accredited calibration as left A Repair 1 Accredited calibration as found and as left Diagnosis data cause for return Diagnosis Fault description Special requests Safety precautions if the product has been exposed to any hazardous substances it must be thoroughly decontaminated before it is returned to Ametek Details of the hazardous substances and any precautions to be taken must be enclosed 36 123943 03 8 0 Maintenance 8 1 Cleaning Caution Before cleaning the calibrator you must switch it off allow it to cool down and remove all cables Users should must carry out the following cleaning procedures as and when required The exterior of the instrument Clean using water and a soft cloth The cloth should be wrung out hard to avoid any water penetrating the calibrator and causing damage The keyboard may be cleaned using isopropyl alcohol when heavily soiled The insertion tube ETC 125 A only Must always be clean and should be regularly wiped using a soft dry cloth You must ensure there are no t
21. extile fibres on the insertion tube when it is inserted in the well The fibres may adhere to the well and damage it The well Must always be clean Dust and textile fibres should be removed from the well using e g compressed air REMEMBER Wear goggles when using compressed air The target unit surface ETC 400 R only Must always be clean Dust and textile fibres should carefully be blown from the surface with clean air Do not use fluid to clean the target unit surface If it is impossible to clean the surface with clean air only the target unit could alternatively be heated up to max temperature The dust and fibres will then be burned off the surface There is however the risk that the dust and fibres could permanently burn into the surface altering the emission factor 123943 03 37 8 2 Adjusting and calibrating the instrument You are advised to return the calibrator to Ametek Denmark A S or an accredited laboratory at least once a year for calibration and adjustment Alternatively you can calibrate adjust the calibrator yourself You will need a reference thermometer and a reference sensor with a traceable calibration certificate Please follow the instructions given below Connect the calibrator to an external precision instrument e g a DTI as shown in Fig 9 Fig 9 Hold down the button while pressing the on off power control switch The instrument is now in adjustment se
22. hed a temperature below 0 C 32 F it should be heated momentarily to a temperature of 50 C 122 F Turn off the calibrator using the power control switch pos 4 Remove the insertion tube from the calibrator using the tool supplied with the instrument 123943 03 Reference manual Temperature Calibrator JOFRA ETC 125 A 400 A 400 R Copyright 2005 AMETEK DENMARK A S 123943 UK List of contents 10 AMPPOCUCIOM us re RR GS ea det 4 2 0 Safety IMSUUCUONS ss care HR 6 3 0 Setting up the calibrator eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeues 8 3 1 Receipt of the calibrator sssssssessseee 8 3 2 Preparing the calibrator ssse 10 3 3 Choice of insertion tube correct bore in well 11 3 4 Inserting the serisor asian a rana teo o eR adl 13 4 0 Operating GABA Austen 14 4 1 Keyboard display and connections ssssessss 14 4 2 Starting the calibrator sssssss 17 4 3 Selecting the set temperature ssssee 17 4 4 Using the AUTO STEP ssssssesseeeeee eene 19 4 5 Using the MENU t tne e oe tease Re na 22 4 5 1 Adjusting the temperature unit 0 0 23 4 5 2 Adjusting the max temperature sss 24 4 5 3 Adjusting the extra stability time nn 24 4 5 4 Adjusting the temperature resolution 25
23. l flashes repeatedly Used to display set temperatures time until stable and parameter values in the menu system Minute time unit for bottom display Celsius temperature unit for bottom display Fahrenheit temperature unit for bottom display Fahrenheit temperature unit for top display Celsius temperature unit for top display Used to display Read temperature and parameters in the menu system 123943 03 15 Connections All connections are located on the back of the instrument Fig 5 Pos BO Description Power control switch with connection for cable and on off switch Connection for RS232 cable Voltage label It is very important that the voltage shown on the label is identical to the mains voltage 123943 03 4 2 4 3 Starting the calibrator Switch the calibrator on using the power control switch Fig 5 pos 1 The instrument is initialised and the last calibration date is displayed The calibration date will be displayed for approx 2 seconds The initialisation process has been completed and the calibrator is ready for use All settings are stored when the calibrator is switched off When the instrument is switched back on again the status will be the same as when it was switched off Selecting the set temperature Press QA or 693 to adjust the set temperature The current selection flashes in the bottom display
24. m on the material To prevent this from happening simply heat up the calibrator to 50 C 122 F Remove the insertion tube from the calibrator using the tool for insertion tube supplied with the instrument as shown in Fig 8 123943 Caution The insertion tube must always be removed from the calibrator after use The humidity in the air may cause verdigris to form on the insertion tube inside the instrument There is a risk that the insertion tube may become stuck if this is allowed to happen The insertion tube must be removed to avoid damage to the instrument if the calibrator is to be transported long distances Never leave hot insertion tubes which have been removed from the calibrator unsupervised unauthorized personnel might pick up insertion tubes causing severe burns 03 31 ETC 400 R only When the ETC 400 R is not in use it is advisable to store the calibrator in the carrying case Caution You must ensure that the instrument has cooled down to a temperature below 100 C 212 F before placing it in the carrying case 32 123943 03 6 0 Errors A Warning The calibrator must be switched off before any attempt to service the instrument is made Note A Ametek Denmark s liability ceases if e parts are replaced repaired using spare parts which are not identical to those recommended by the manufacturer e non original parts are used in any way when operating the instrument Ame
25. nstrument if the ventilator is out of order About the well insertion tube and grid plate The well and the insertion tube must be clean before use The insertion tube must never be forced into the well The well could be damaged as a result and the insertion tube may get stuck The insertion tube must always be removed from the calibrator after use The humidity in the air may cause verdigris on the insertion tube inside the instrument There is a risk that the insertion tube may be stuck if this is allowed to happen Note A The product liability only applies if the instrument is subject to a manufacturing defect This liability becomes void if the user fails to follow the instructions set out in this manual or uses unauthorised spare parts 123943 03 3 0 Operating the calibrator 3 1 AN Before use Warning The calibrator must not be used for any purposes other than those described in this manual The calibrator is designed for interior use only and should not be used in risk prone areas where vapour or gas leaks etc may constitute an explosives hazard Never use heat transfer fluids such as silicone oil paste etc These fluids may penetrate the calibrator and cause damage or create poisonous fumes The calibrator must be kept clear within an area of 20 cm on all sides and 1 metre above the calibrator Caution Hot surface Do not touch the well the insertion tube or the grid plate as the
26. or is working towards the given test temperature 26 123943 03 When the calibrator is stable the display will show the checkmark symbol The instrument will emit an audible alarm and the calibrator is now ready for use Select the emission factor of the target unit on the IR thermometer to be calibrated If your IR thermometer has a fixed emissivity setting use the IRLAB software to calculate corrections Point the IR thermometer perpendicular towards the target unit surface It is very important that the thermometer is held close to the target unit surface Fig 7 123943 03 27 Caution Avoid contact to the target unit surface with the thermometer during operation as the thermometer accuracy will be affected and the thermometer may overheat or be damaged Recommended operating distance is between 2 5 5cm 1 2 Ensure the thermometer s field of vision is centred and contained within the surface area of the target unit See fig 7 If the calibration is not carried out as described the result of the calibration will not be accurate 28 123943 03 4 7 Simulation training Hold down the CS buttons while you switch on the calibrator The instrument will display the following screen Co MI IJ IJ l UL The instrument will then revert to the standard display The calibrator s simulation mode is used to train personnel in the use of the instrument etc The
27. rvice mode 38 123943 03 Press CS or e to toggle between the different options Press to accept your selection To exit the adjustment service mode switch the instrument off and on again using the power control switch 123943 03 39 8 2 1 Adjusting the calibration date Adjust the date by toggling through the available days months and years Begin by selecting the required day as shown below Press CS or e select the required day in the interval 1 31 Press to accept your selection Press CS or eC to select the required month from JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC pr MH L Ifi IN gud 40 123943 03 8 22 Press to accept your selection The day will be adjusted if necessary to ensure the legality of the date Finally the day month and year will flash TIME EE TEEN II EL Press to accept the date or ESC press to cancel the whole selection Calibrating adjusting the instrument The internal calibration adjustment is a complex function which is divided into a number of different steps The instrument will disclose the first calibration temperature by displaying the text TEMP 1 XXX C for approx 1 second Calibration temperature for calibrators ETC 125 A 8 C 17 6 F 0 C 32 F 50 C 122 F 100 C 212 F 125 C 257 F Qrd Nc 123943 03 41 ETC 400 A R 50 C 122 F 100 C 212 F 200 C 392
28. simulation setting differs from the standard setting as follows The instrument will not actually heat up or cool down the well The heating and cooling processes are simulated at around 10 times the normal speed of these operations The calibrator will remain in simulation mode until it is switched off 123943 03 29 5 0 Storing and transporting the calibrator Caution The following guidelines should always be observed when storing and transporting the calibrator This will ensure that the instrument and the sensor remain in good working order Switch off the calibrator using the power control switch Note that the calibration procedure may be interrupted at any time using the power control switch Switching off the calibrator during the calibration process will not damage either the instrument or the sensor Tool for insertion tube Hole for tool for insertion tube Fig 8 30 123943 03 ETC 125 A only The following routine must be observed before the insertion tube is removed and the instrument switched off Over 100 C 212 F If the calibrator has been heated up to temperatures above 100 C 212 F you must wait until the instrument reaches a temperature below 100 C 212 F before you switch it off Below 0 C 32 F If the calibrator has reached a temperature below 0 C 32 F ice crystals may form on the insertion tube and the well This in turn may cause verdigris to for
29. t 2005 AMETEK DENMARK A S 123943 UK 29 09 2005 FIG 2 29 09 2005 FIG 3 B Y 2 0 eat I a Qu QUOD SET TEMP e BE I 2B CT AUTO STEP amp Wal S ST ee MENU a 29 09 2005 FIG 4 AUTO STEP I l I SN TE TET aera ee F ga 29 09 2005 FIG 5 2 sek E oe gt q Qo 4 RESOL Add STABL T MAX TEMP 29 09 2005 29 09 2005 List of contents TR 2 ZU Salelv INSITUCHONS iriiri eno e engere ee 3 3 0 Operating the calibrator s es 6 3 1 Before USE i st ue Reden 6 3 2 Keyboard sis cis FA ernennen 8 SCIUNT LED 8 3 4 Connections anite ftdt i d 9 3 5 Calibrator functions overview seeeeeeeeeeeee 9 3 6 Selecting the set temperature 9 Su AUTOSTER seen 10 3 8 MENU 11 AW After user ox ne Er 12 123943 03 1 1 0 Introduction ETC calibrators are temperature calibrators designed to calibrate temperature sensors Read this manual carefully before using the instrument and make sure that all safety instructions and warnings are observed 2 123943 03 2 0 Safety instructions 6
30. tek Denmark s liability is restricted to errors which originated from the factory If the calibrator detects an error during operation the instrument will terminate all functions and display an error code ERROR UL i Likely cause Defective RTD sensor or excessively high temperature measured by the instrument s internal sensor Solution The calibrator should be returned to the manufacturer for service Likely cause The calibration coefficients have not been accepted Solution Try again If the error message returns the calibrator should be returned to the manufacturer for service 123943 03 33 ERRO 0003 Likely cause An error has occurred in the control circuit Solution The calibrator should be returned to the manufacturer for service Nothing happens when the power control switch on off switch is pressed Likely cause There is no power to the calibrator Solution Check that the calibrator is correctly connected If there are no problems with the mains cable the calibrator should be returned to the manufacturer for service 34 123943 03 7 0 Returning the calibrator for service When returning the calibrator to the manufacturer for service please enclose a fully completed service information form Simply copy the form on the following page and fill in the required information The calibrator should be returned in the original packing 123943 03 35 Service info Customer data Date Custom
31. the well The calibrator is now ready for use Section 3 3 and 3 4 are for ETC 125 400 A only 3 3 Choice of insertion tube correct bore in well Insertion tubes are only available for the ETC 125 A An insertion tube is selected on the basis of the diameter of the sensor to be calibrated You may choose between an 8 mm 5 16 inch insertion tube an 3 8 inch insertion tube or alternatively you may order an undrilled insertion tube and drill the required hole yourself The finished dimension should be as follows Sensor diameter 0 2 0 05 0 mm 123943 03 11 A bore is selected on the basis of the diameter of the sensor to be calibrated The sensor can now be inserted directly into the bore of the well See Fig 2 for various design combinations The various design combinations to choose from 1 4 in Metric ETC 400 A Imperial ETC 400 A 6mm 1 4 in 8mm 5 16 in 1 16 in OQ 12 5 4mm O ein O 5 32 in 1 8 in eu lt 3 16 in Imperial ETC 400 A ETC 125 A Fig 2 12 123943 03 3 4 Inserting the sensor Before inserting the sensor and switching on the calibrator please note the following important warning Warning Never use heat transfer fluids such as silicone oil paste etc These fluids may penetrate the calibrator and cause damage or create poisonous fumes Insert the sensor as shown in Fig 1 pos 6 Caution The well and the insertion tube must be clean before
32. ve adjusted the last temperature step Press O 2 to set the amount of extra time you wish the calibrator to remain at every step TIME i il IL tS to accept your selection 123943 03 The following will be displayed for one second to indicate that the calibrator is ready to work towards the set temperature L r LI EI The calibrator will now work towards the given set temperature An audible alarm will be emitted once the calibrator is stable The calibrator will wait the specified amount of extra time The instrument indicates this by counting down the amount of time remaining The calibrator will then go to the next step The procedure is the same as for the first step This process will be repeated until the last step has been executed and the function has been completed 123943 03 21 4 5 22 Using the MENU Hold down D gt for more than approx 2 seconds t to select SETUP Press c or e to switch between the adjustable parameters TMEV I LITT HAR 123943 03 If you wish to exit SETUP simply press ESC The instrument will ignore all changes if you press when adjusting any of the parameters Press to adjust the parameter 4 5 1 Adjusting the temperature unit Press CS or e to switch between C and F mo to accept your selection 123943 03 23 4 5 2 4 5 3 Adjusting the max temperature Press c or ec to set the max temperature in steps of 0
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