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1. 13 2 1 Viewing previous steps in multi device calibration Results from previous steps can be viewed by Left clicking the devices row followed by a right mouse click See the above picture P Note The test device being currently read is always highlighted regardless of the device results you may be viewing 13 3 Multiple calibration with scanners If a JOFRACAL recognized scanner or the 2 channels of the DTI is used to read the test devices then all devices are read simultaneously requiring no manual changing of test devices by the user Multi device online using scanner Device ld True Device Time to stability Deviation Pass Fail ATD 2 38 31 C 1 55 mm ss ATD 2a 37 93 C 37 95 C 1 55 mm ss 114 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 13 4 Online control buttons Only the Start and Cancel buttons are enabled which are used to begin and cancel the online calibration No data is logged initially Start the calibration process by clicking gt Start Online control buttons Total time elasped 0 20 mm ss gt Star OD Pause ll Stop X Cancel bs Graph When the calibration is in progress the remaining control buttons are enabled Cancel ae The X Canoe button closes down the calibration completely and returns to the Calibration setup page To interrupt the calibration process click Mrs Click renne again to continue the process To stop the calibration click the _ W
2. AUNE III aigi x Bogen Qetahess tip Device maintenance SY Cattvation setup CR Upioad Download Schedule ETE Online coliiration Device Id ATD IF Oute CURRENT DATA Step ro Se 40 00 C Master My etc Seso 52512300158 eug SAND Manua Sudi oter ret used Press wher cialde Sensor Manual Statwty cates not und Asstro tus tintdey Siap nn ee veien Pasma ro rc rd rc 1 60 469 D O12 Par i 0 Total tere elazped 10 maces I Og Pase inp XX Cord Be Gat 13 2 Multi device calibration During multi device calibration the data grid rows represent the test devices involved in the calibration The test device being currently read is always highlighted Below is an example of a multi calibration where devices are read one at a time After stability is acquired the readings are logged then JOFRACAL moves to the next device requesting the user to change test device if required 127512 03 10 05 2011 113 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Multi device online calibration form CURRENT DATA Stepno 20f3 Set 38 00 C Master ATC Cooler Serialno 509674 00003 True 37 46 C Variations less than 0 50 C during 2Min Stable RTD 1 Sensor 37 42 C Variations less than 0 50 C during 2Min Device Id True Device Time to stability Deviation Pass Fail RTD 1 37 39 37 35 logged 0 04 Pass RTD I Settemp C True c Test C Diff C Pass Step I 36 00 3551 35 40 0 11 Pass
3. 3 1 View a test device To view a device the user must click the select button to display the Device search dialog Section 12 page 106 28 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 3 1 1 Device summary details When a device is selected the user can find information regarding the device s basic properties calibration history and a list of previous calibration certificates Device summary details maintenance Device under test Device Id PT100 1 reserve CEE New Delete Copy sin ei Calibration information evice m Certificates Last cal date 30 04 2004 11 26 48 Output unit Ohms Caib cycle 12 Next cal date 30 04 2005 Serial Number PT100 5115 Manufactured Ametek Denmark A S 3 1 2 Calibration certificates amp history Device calibration history is seen in the lower half to the device maintenance screen including a list of all completed certificates A brief summary of the highlighted certificate date pass fail deviation graph is detailed to the right Device calibration certificates maintenance Certificates Certthicate name Device id RTD 3 Schema 3 cet 5 Cal date 1706 2004 10 38 50 View amp print Schema 3 cet 3 Status Az Found Work order Resut Par Device history Procedure id 3539 36 Calibration tolerance span S Print V Pass tail col 127512 03 10 05 2011 29 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 3 1 3 Viewing a certificate All certificates
4. 7 2 New reference sensor from device It is possible to create a new reference sensor record by using the New from Device button It allows the user to make a quick connection to an ATC RTC PTC DTI DTI050 ASC or ASM 80x device connected by a RS 232 serial port First the user is asked for the serial port and the device type Quick connect dialog Device quick connection Device type Comport C ATCCTCETCITC 3 MSEE v amp RIC PTC 7 RTC 156 B 574364 00001 gt on C asc come X conce Dt channel If successful JOFRACAL retrieves the reference sensor serial number and the database scanned for an existing reference sensor 66 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS If a record with the same serial number and device type exists then it will Retrieve and present that reference sensor If not Ask the user to create a new reference sensor record Confirm creation of a new record CIT x Sensor with serialno Default ITS90 not found in Database Do you wish to create a record If the user answers yes the user is prompted for a new ID Enter new reference sensor ID AN New identification z oj x Enter a Reference sensor ID ID Ref on ATC X Cancel Click OK and a new reference sensor will be created and displayed 7 3 Copy reference sensor The button copies the current reference sensor to a new record The user is again prompted for a new ID An identi
5. AMETEK TEST amp CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS User Manual JOFRAGAL for JOFRA Temperature Calibrators Copyright 2010 AMETEK Denmark A S because calibration IS a matter of confidence User Manual J OFRACAL for OFRA Temperature Calibrators Copyright 2010 AMETEK Denmark A S AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS LIST OF CONTENTS Page 1 NRODIGHON Len 12 VI General IMORMATION sessirnir 13 1 2 Hardware requirements cccccsecccsseecsececeeeeseeeesnseeessesenees 13 1 2 1 JOFRA calibrator models 2 00 eeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 14 1 2 2 PCs minimum hardware requirements 0 15 1 2 3 PCs minimum software requirements 00 15 1 3 Installing JOFRACAL ven 15 1 3 1 DotNet FAmewokk cccccseccceseeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeees 16 13 2 RIGPTIG USB Grivel iicascccantcaiabanminpeseneticentoatannienns 16 1 4 Reinstalling JOFRAGAL sicisiscssecbsoncsesieusesesdsgeclenrseaesedeserceseeias 16 1 5 Converting the AmeCal Temperature Database 16 1 6 Connecting JOFRACAL to a JOFRA device eeeeees 17 1 6 1 RS232 COMMUNICATION rrrnrnonnnronnnnevnnnernnnrnnnnnennnne 17 1 6 2 USB Universal serial bus communication 17 1 7 Starting the JOFRACAL program rrrrrrnnrrvrrrnnnnerrrnnnnennnnener 18 1 7 1 WindowSME XP ooo cecccccececececccecececeeeseeeereetreeees 18 1 7 2 First
6. Download Scheduler F Exit Setup and run calibration Procedures RTD procedure New Delte om Heat source setup Stabiity crtena OE adi Tere Settemp Timedmin F step No FP Reference 1 00 0 90 ti Delete Step 1 2200 Test device i set Maintain last temperature on finish 1 SaNADP SEL dmes sal dINPpaI0OId Cable connnection mfo Selected Setup components Setup Run online calibration Cable connection for Sensor under test Save as workorder Cable connection for R 232 Communication Cable connecbon for Ref sensor 4 3 3 Deleting a procedure Del Delete the currently displayed Procedure definition JOFRACAL requests confirmation prior to final deletion Be sure no other device uses this record 4 3 4 Copy a procedure Copy Copy the currently displayed Procedure When copying the new procedure the user is requested to enter a new Procedure ID 127512 03 10 05 2011 47 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Request Procedure ID ioj x Enter the new procedure ID ID RTD procedure _ Cancel Enter the new ID and click OK An identical procedure with a new name is displayed in the Procedure page however with a new name Procedure definition page Procedures Copy of RTD procedure v New Delete Heat source setup Stability criteria Temp Settemp Timedmin F step No F Reference 1 00 0
7. 14 2 5 Certificate translation All certificate texts can be translated This option may be used if a different language or different explanations are required Certificate translation is based around a table and a number of additional parameters er Please note that translated texts are not saved with each certificate This means that when a certificate is printed using the translated texts the current translated texts are used This may lead to confusion if the meanings of texts are changed once a certificate has been generated and the certificate is reprinted at a later date 14 2 6 Translate certificate texts Check this field if you want JOFRACAL to translate all certificate texts The original English texts will be used if the field is not checked Arial typeface supports text in all languages 14 2 7 Translation table The table consists of two columns The left hand column contains the original English texts while the right hand column contains the 127512 03 10 05 2011 125 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS translated texts Initially the two columns are identical Please note that only the right hand column may be edited Certificate translation table kp fv 4 Identification Identifikation Device type Apparattype Manufacturer Fremstiller The translation text is stored in a file AmTransl INI This can be edited manually but it is recommended that edits be made from AmeCal Temperature 14 2 8 Certificate o
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9. The list of test devices available for selection appears in the left panel while those selected appear in the right The test device list is in a typical Windows file browser format where maps can be folded or unfolded As the user navigates through the device list by mouse or cursor details of the individual sensors can be seen below the list in the device details The highlighted device can be selected either by a double mouse click or by clicking on the isen Select button Device search amp selection dialog x 7 Device selection Se ectar Idler Tast device liss Selected dewoes Viasnsenasope Satt be td j Max 24 race z r r Dat ue gt mS fa Maruia tercce 33 F s s Aj D ee Fom 29 09 2004 f Te 73 214 Av A Rid abe Talte dasi T my ten OC De M Enik Sehed ad dvx es Schodid Uractedar Devee datai p a se Enie 4 jot cakbeadon Mearsere rt T lupe gn Procedue m ham ok X cancer 106 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK 12 1 Selected deselecting Depending on where the search dialog is called from the following controls are used for the selection process EZE Select the highlighted device or Double mouse click Selectall Select all devices listed when called from the scheduler Remove Remove the highlighted device from the selected list Remove all Remove all selected devices 12 2 Sorting devices Devices can be grouped and sorted according
10. sections See Sorting by location section 12 2 1 page 107 127512 03 10 05 2011 129 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Sensor under test window location tags Location ags Factory gt Eastern plant Department E gt Research and development Sections gt Electronic 14 4 2 DTI resolution message When the calibration process starts JOFRACAL displays a message window informing the user to set the JOFRA DTI to the correct resolution if a DTI is included in the scenario DTI resolution message DTI temperature resolution The DTI should be set to measure temperature with a precision of 3 decimals Instruction for changing resolution on the DTI 1 Press MENU until RESOLUTION them is shown 2 Press SELECT until 0 001 ts shown 3 Press ENTER l Don t show this message again 130 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS The user can check the Dont show this message again check box to disable the message window in the future Note however that Miscellaneous setup can be used to re enable the message window by checking Show Set DTI resolution message window when starting calibration 14 4 3 Calibration Uncertainty information This field allows you to type in comments about factors that may affect the reliability of the calibration These comments are stored in a database and can be displayed when a calibration commences Select from the pre
11. 13 4 Online Control buttons srrrrnnrnrrrnnrrrvnnnrvnnnnnrnrnnrrnnnnnnnnnnnne 115 13 5 Calibration completion rrrranrrrrrrnnnrrrrrrnnnrrnrrnnnnrnnrannrennnnn 116 13 6 Saving the calibration certificate rrrrrrrrrnnrrrrvrrnnnnrrvrrnn 116 13 6 1 Certificate name sisrate iii insi 117 13 6 2 Certificate copy alternatives rrrrnrrrnrnnrnrnnnnrennnn 117 136 9 Fre 117 13 7 Online INommaloh usavav4v4qeqsaseensnseneene 118 13 8 Online graph information ccccceccecsseeeeseeeeseeeeesseeeeesaeees 118 13 9 Reading of data from devices rrrrrnrrrrrrrnnrrvrrrnnrrerrrnrrrennnnn 119 127512 03 10 05 2011 9 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 14 13 10 Temperature Steps ccccceeccceeeeceseeecseeeceeseseeeeseeeessaeeess 119 13 11 Storage temperature rrrrannrvrnnnrrnrannrnvnnnnnnnnnrennnnnrnnnnnnnnnnsee 120 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION nuurnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvevennnn 121 14 1 Company information srrrenrnnnrrrrrnnnnnnrrrnnnrevrnnnnrnnnnnsnnennnnn 121 14 1 1 Company name munrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnennnnnere 122 14 1 2 Working instructions rrrnnrrrrnrrrnnrrrrnrrevnnnrrnnnennnre 122 14 1 3 Company Le 122 TA NN 123 14 2 1 Certificate numbering rrrrrrnrnnnnrvrrrnnnrvrrnnnnrennnnere 124 14 2 2 Automatic numbering of certificates 068 124 14 2 3 Next certificate lead text rrrnnnnnnnrnvnrnnrnnnnnnnnr 125 14 2 4 Next cer
12. 2011 17 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS IMPORTANT The JOFRA device must be switched off when connecting the cable from the PC The JOFRA device and the PC must be earthed to avoid noise interference and damage to the equipment You are advised not to switch the calibrator on until JOFRACAL has been started 1 7 Starting the JOFRACAL program 1 7 1 WindowsME XP 7 32bit Click Start Select Programs Select JOFRACAL Select JOFRACAL Calibration software 1 7 2 Starting J OFRACAL On start up JOFRACAL begins by displaying the login dialog in which the operator must select a user and key in the password 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Password Diaoo x User Id MASTER re Password Database CVjofra caDB WofraDB cds a AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS User and access levels these are described in section 2 page 24 As no user defined names have been added at this stage you are required to use one of the default names These are MASTER or USER No passwords are required JOFRACAL also remembers the location of the database last used and the complete path is displayed in the database field The first time you log in JOFRACAL a default database is located in the JOFRACAL subdirectory DB Databases can be created selected and deleted This is described in section 1 11 page 21 Note The logon dialog can also be called from the menu in JOFRACAL allowing th
13. 7 D a a zZ com Cable connnection info Selected Setup components Setup Cable connection for Sensor under Run online calibration C Save as a workorder Cable connection for RS232 Communication JOFRA Computer Cable connection for Ref sensor ATC B rum _ Cancel The 3 and final stage of the calibration setup is to define the temperature steps called procedures Procedures can be defined saved and reused by any test device The Procedure can actually be first assigned in the Edit Test device Dialog when first creating the Test device See Section 11 3 Page 101 or later here in the Calibration setup The following buttons allow the user to maintain the Procedures database 4 3 1 Selecting an existing Procedure est Bl select a predefined Procedure definition 127512 03 10 05 2011 45 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Click on the list box and select the desired Procedure 4 3 2 Creating a new Procedure New Create a new Test setup definition When creating a new procedure the user is requested to enter a new Procedure ID Request Procedure ID ioi xi Enter the new procedure ID ID RTD procedure Key in the new ID and click OK An initialised Procedure page is presented ready for editing 46 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Procedure definition page Program Database Help Device maintenance MT Gk Upload
14. 90 ti Delete Step1 32 00 Test device 7 gt Insert Add iff Maintain last temperature on finish 7 4 3 5 Test Setup parameters The following calibration variables are defined in this page Temperature steps The calibration set temperature points are entered and must be within the admissible temperature range 48 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Source This is only available when a Slave calibrator manual source is selected in the calibration setup Temp settemp SOUrCe step No ley Cal Man Master Slope gradient Is only applicable to Switch test calibrations The calibrator s temperature slope may be selected from within the limits of the calibrator type If a value is selected outside the accepted range then JOFRACAL replaces the value with MIN or Max 7 Add add a line to the calibration steps fi Delete Delete a line to the calibration steps eat E Inset Insert a line to the calibration steps 4 3 6 Stability criteria Stability is applied to the True reference temperature and is optional for the test device The criteria are specified as a stability time and stability value temperature tolerance The source is regarded as being stable when its temperature fluctuations the Read or True temperature are less than or equal to the given temperature tolerance in the given time The temperature tolerance is specified as a temperatur
15. 90 coefficients can only be used with the DTI 1000 version 2 0 and ASM 80x B version 76 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 7 7 9 Callendar van Dusen The Callendar van Dusen coefficients can be used with the ASC300 ASM 80x B models and both DTI s 100 1000 127512 03 10 05 2011 11 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 8 D U T READING METHOD The Device Under Test reading method is one of the four main elements of a Calibration test setup and is called from the Calibration Setup page See Section 4 2 2 page 43 The purpose of this form is to define the measuring method for the device under test D U T reading method dialog Select MM New Delete Coy Device under test reading method Read method settings Resolution 0 1 X WV Convert to temperature Certificate note Max 30 characters Logging device Manufacturer Ametek Denmark A S Calibration dates Serial No 521902 00002 Last calibration date 16 11 2005 v Logging method ASM 80x B vi Quick connect Calibration intervalevery 112 months Channel device setup Certificate note Synchronize channels devices Device Channel assignment complete a Ok X Cancel There are 2 types of Reading methods which can be selected e Predefined methods e User defined methods 78 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 8 1 Predefined standard methods Input on device RTC PTC ATC SE and switch on CTC ITC t
16. S Note The allocated communication port for an RTC PTC is first visible when the device is connected and running 541118 00 9416010 fe COM5 Device Edge v Input via ASM serial port COM6 Device Edae onents vie 100204 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS The following buttons allow the user to maintain the Test setup definitions database est i Select a predefined Test setup definition New Create a new Test setup definition Delete Delete the current Test setup definition Be sure no other device uses this record Copy Copy the current Test setup 4 2 1 Creating a new Test setup When copying or creating a new scenario the user is requested to enter a new Test Setup ID Request Test Setup ID KN New identification Key in the new ID and click OK A blank Test Setup page is presented ready for a complete new definition 42 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS SetupID C Jvj New Delete Copy Identification Type Serial no Edit Serial ports 5 as ie fa Not in use j ource 2 tue read N A ef sensor U T Read 4 2 2 Test Setup parameters The following calibration variables are defined in this page Refresh connected device list Devices using USB connection appear in the list only if they are connected and powered on If an RTC PTC is first connected when defining a scenario you will need to refresh the list by selecting the
17. SCHEDULER sen 94 VA SEN ENN 95 10 2 Scheduling for Calibration srrrrrrnnrrrrrnnnnrrrrrnnnrrnnrnnnnennrnnnne 95 10 3 Remove from schedule list rrrranrrnrnrrrnnnrrrnnnernnnrnvannnvnnnennn 95 10 4 Scheduled devices report rrrarrrrrrannnrrrrnnnrrvrrnnnrrnnrnnnnennnnnnne 96 HOW TO EDIT A TEST DEVIGE nnunnnnnnnnnvnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnunnnn 97 11 1 Test device properties rrrrrrnnrnrnrnnnrrrrnnrvnnnrnenvnnnernrnnsnnnnsnene 97 NET ALOE Le LG el ER ER 98 TUNG 98 Sensor type subtype and output properties rrrrrrrnrrrrrrnnn 98 Last calibration date a2ccietacossecdieentacasinnhdcaneeieseensbiedancodunndexteun ss 98 Last certificate number cccccssceccseeeeceeeeesseeeeeeseseeseeeeeees 98 Calibration interVall ccccccccsseeceeeseseeeeseeeeeeseeeseeesaaeeeeesaaees 99 TC SN REE EEE 99 Pass Fall CHILCTON sdsinciccrcaanovecantanedaaieaeoidevereaucentionsutecunanencseiacs 99 Notes 100 Ce FIC ALS TON ER 100 Sensor location tAGS ccccccsesecceceeeeeeceeeeeeseeeeseeesaeeeeessaees 100 Minimum maximum temperature rvrrnrrvvvrrnnvvvvrrnvrnennnnnnn 100 11 2 Defining a test device calibration setup rrnrrnrnrnnrrnrnnnnn 100 11 3 Defining a test device Procedure rnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnrennnnn 101 11 4 Defining a device type rrarrrnrarnvnrnnnrrrrnnnrnnnnnrnnnnrrrnrnnnnnnnnne 101 AICO 0 RE 101 11 4 1 Temperature device definitions
18. Type XK Russian input adds a temperature compensation to the measured temperature This compensates for an error caused by the cold junction compensation in the input module at 23 Output unit Default MA Volts 0 4 Volts 0 12 Default output e Ohms gt RTD e mV gt Thermocouple 104 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Input wires Input wires 4 vie Used for RTD type devices only Temperature Scale Used only with the following input devices MA input 4 20MA V DC Module LOW 0 4VDC V DC Module HIGH 0 12VDC Temperature calin Low input 0 Oo c High input 12 400 L Note that the Convert to temperature field must be selected in the D U T reading method for the scaling to be used See section 8 7 1 page 82 The sensor s measured values current or voltage depending on the input module are converted to temperatures defined on the basis of a linear relationship between input values and temperatures The relationship is determined by the two fields Low input and High input The lowest input value 4mA or OV depending on the input module and highest input value 20mA 4V or 12V are equivalent to the temperatures specified here 127512 03 10 05 2011 105 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 12 USING THE DEVICE SEARCH DIALOG The Test device search dialog is used to select one or more devices from the test device database depending from where it is called
19. a device type rrrnrnnnrnnnnnrrnnnnnenrnnnrnnnnnrennnn 37 4 CALIBRATION SET OP re 38 4 1 Select a test device for Calibration cccccceesceeeeseeeeeeaeees 38 4 2 Defining the calibration test setup scenariO rrrrrrnrnnrrnnnnre 40 4 2 1 Creating a new Test Setup rrrrrernnnnrrvrrnnrrernnnnnrr 42 4 2 2 Test Setup parameters cccccccssseeeesseseeeeseeeees 43 4 3 For details on the D U T read method dialog see Section 8 Page 78 Defining the calibration procedure rrrnnnennnnrnvannnnnnnennn 44 4 3 Defining the calibration procedure rrrrrrrrrnnrrvvrnnrrrrrnrrernnnr 45 4 3 1 Selecting an existing Procedure rrranrr rrnnnrrvvnnnnn 45 4 3 2 Creating a new Procedure rrrnnrnrnvnnnnnrvnnnnnrrennnnnr 46 4 3 3 Deleting a procedure rrnrnnnrnrnnnvrrnnnrrnrnnrrnrnnennnnre 47 4 3 4 Copy a procedure rrrnrrrrvranrvvnnnnvnrnnnrrvrnnrernnnnrnnnnre 47 4 3 5 Test Setup parameters rrrrrvnnnnrrvrnnnnrrvrrnnnrrennnnnr 48 Temperature Steps ccccecccsseeceeeeeesseeceeeessaeeesaees 48 10100 E EN EE 49 Slope Gradient ccccseecccccssseeeseeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeees 49 4 3 6 Stability criteria ssis a E 49 Maintain last temperature rrrrrnrrrrnrnernnnrnranrrnnnnn 50 4 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 5 DEFINING SOURCES ennnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnunennn 51 5 1 Select A SOUICE cece e
20. be created ITS 90 or Callendar van Dusen If ITS 90 is selected the user must also enter an alpha constant value When the calculations are complete the user is asked to confirm overwriting the existing values 74 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Confirm replacement of existing data user action Replace current ITS90 values with the new coefficients JOFRACAL then jumps to the parameter page with the fresh calculated coefficients displayed 7 7 7 Tables The Tables page consists of a grid containing the ohms temperature relationship over a certain temperature range 127512 03 10 05 2011 19 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Ohms temperature relationship Tables Callendar van Dusen ITS 90 Table constants ATC ries Steps Temperature Ohm Step 1 18 5201 Step 2 100 0000 60 3395 Step 3 0 0000 100 0000 ae 4 100 0000 138 5055 Step 5 200 0000 175 8560 Step 6 300 0000 212 0515 Step 7 400 0000 247 0920 Step 8 500 0000 280 9775 9 600 0000 313 7080 Step 10 700 0000 345 2835 Add step Del step Calculate Use the _Addster_ ang Delster buttons to add and delete the steps Editing the temperature ohms Key values in the grid cells press ENTER and ARROW to move to next cell The eacute ton is used to generate Callendar van Dusen or ITS 90 coefficients based on the data found in the table grid See Section7 7 6 Page 74 7 1 8 ITS 90 The ITS
21. button Source 1 To select Source 1 click on the select button adjacent Source 1 label For details on the source dialog see Section 5 Page 51 Source 2 To select a Source 2 click on the select button adjacent Source 2 label True reading method Defines how the True reference measurement reading will be done Click on the select button adjacent True read label For details on the True read method dialog see Section 6 Page 56 127512 03 10 05 2011 43 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Reference Sensor If the True read method is anything other than internal then this parameter must be defined Click on the select button adjacent Ref Sensor label For details on the Reference sensor dialog see Section 7 Page 65 D U T reading method Defines how the Test device measurement reading will be done Click on the select button adjacent D U T read label 4 3 For details on the D U T read method dialog see Section 8 Page 78 44 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Defining the calibration procedure This window is used to select a calibration procedure Setup and run calibration Procedures RTD procedure New Delete Copy a Heat source setup Or Stability criteria gt Add Temp Set temp Time min F step No F Reference 1 00 0 90 K ti Delete Step 1 32 00 Test device 7 A gS i Pi inser Maintain last temperature on finish
22. created by JOFRACAL are saved in a certificate database file Certfile CDS and may be viewed printed and saved in PDF format as and when required Highlight the Certificate you wish to view from the certificate list then View amp print click the button The system displays the following window Certificate output options maintenance x Selected printer Report destination C Printer CO Preview G Format adobe Acrobel FOF Options Copies E r Sx Xan The user has 3 output options 1 Send direct to the printer 2 Preview the certificate on the screen 3 Save as a PDF of NDF formats If the user chooses to preview the certificate the following screen appears A two page report is displayed 30 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Certificate preview page 1 Ber Bonne Ore Bue o s S oy Bom Kalibroringscertifikat AMETEK Cortifihata nr SE CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Calibration status t hund Orire Calibration resuit Makumal afvigelse 0 17 Start Tid 14 07 4 SiutTidt OOS Kalibreringsdate 17 are 2001 F ler under test id DEMO 1710 WIRE Senenunrmer 143 09 Fremstiler Armet Denmat AT Teterancer os 40009 Apparattype AI Sidst kalibreret 7 pe 2001 ApparatSubtype Output unit Currert seng m l PC 0 men Or Noter NIA wa F ler u test read device Capit Apparattype CT 000 Serienummer DTI 000 01064201247 Fremstiler Amei Denan AT kara
23. database Master MDB Fl Memo1 Destination JofraCal database JofraDB CDS uit 1 Exit conversion y Program version Beta 1 5 Release date 2004 03 22 14 6 1 Selecting the Amecal Temperature database Click on the Select button to find the Source database Source Amecal T emperature database Master MDE A standard windows search dialog is displayed 127512 03 10 05 2011 133 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Look in Sy Amecal Temperature e fF eK EA Master MIN MASTER dbupdate Br E N P History a Desktop My Documents My Computer Yao File name Master My Network P Files of type Amecal temp database v Cancel Locate and select the Amecal Temperature database file and click open Source mecal Temperature databasel kaster MOE IC SProgranimer4necal TenperaturesM aster mdb The file path is now displayed in the source component 14 6 2 Selecting the J OFRACAL database Click on the Select button to find the Destination database Destination JofraCal database JofraDB CDS Using the same windows search dialog locate the JOFRACAL database JOFRACAL CDS file 134 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS My Network P Jofra Cal database Cancel l Locate and select the JOFRACAL database JOFRACAL CDS file and click open Vestination Jotralal database JoraDB LUS C ofr
24. e RTD Rtd Sub types Section 11 4 1 1 1page 102 e Thermocouple TC Sub types Section 11 4 1 1 2 page 103 e Switch No sub types e Manual No sub types Temperature device subtypes 11 4 1 1 1 Resistance Subtypes RTD The possible RTD type selections are listed Select from RTD P50 68 391 RTD Pt 50M Russian RTD P100 90 385 RTD Pt 100 MILL RTD P100 68 391 RTD Pt 100M Russian RTD P500 90 385 RTD P1K 90 385 RTD P100 90 391 RTD P50 90 391 RTD M50 90 428 RTD M100 90 428 RTD P10 90 385 RTD P50 90 385 RTD P200 90 385 RTD P400 90 385 102 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS RTD M50 90 426 RTD M100 90 426 RTD M10 90 427 RTD H120 90 672 RTD H100 90 617 RTD P50 68 385 RTD P100 68 385 RTD M53 68 426 RTD P100 90 JIS RTD YSI 90 400 RTD P100 90 392 11 4 1 1 2 Thermocouple TC The possible TC type selections are listed Select from Select from TC Type E TC Type J TC Type K TC Type L TC Type N TC Type R TC Type S TC Type T TC Type XK Russian TC HType B not available in ATC calibrators 127512 03 10 05 2011 103 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS TC H Type E TC H Type K TC H Type N TC H Type R TC H Type S TC Type U TC Type BP TC Type C A T C input TC module or TC H module is connected to the calibrator see appendix B 4 for connecting modules The possible T C type selections are listed For SE calibrators with TC module
25. is included as a Bitmap BMP file For the best results the logo 122 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS should have the dimensions 200 x 50 pixels However if the logo does not match these dimensions exactly it can be stretched to fit To include a logo in your certificate Click _Selectloge and use the Select Logo dialog to locate and select your logo System setup select logo Tal Select logo Please note that the image must be within 200 x50 H pixl Look ir fasotwaredumps R Software dumps E c EE a Picture 22045 JE File name EYLOGOZ bmp ss A02 EYLOGOZ bmp ss If as in the example above your logo does not fit the 200 x 50 pixels use the Stretch logo option to fill out the space However note that this may result in your logo being distorted To change the E repeat the above step To remove the logo from 14 2 Certificate Click on the Certificate configuration age tab to edit the certification setup 127512 03 10 05 2011 123 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS System setup certificate Certificate configuration Create pdf file certificate Automatize certificate no PDF files path Next certificate No C Programmer JofraCal DBS I Leadtest AC Send copy to printer Number 135 pornereraratnsntnsnt eteren ee bere bara ene ernene ent me seen W Export certificate to a file txt Identification Cihaz Tipi
26. orders select from the work orders in calibrator list then select the job from the list then click the tl button When upload is complete JOFRACAL will either delete the work order itself from the calibrator or the results The certificate can then be viewed from the Viewing certificates in the Device maintenance page See Section 3 1 3 Page 30 92 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 9 1 6 Disconnecting the calibrator Up Download It is important to disconnect the device when finished or before proceeding to other areas of JOFRACAL Therefore JOFRACAL prevents the user from leaving the Up Down load Disconnect device page until clicking the button closes communications The following warning will appear if the user attempts to leave the Up Down load page Warning 9 2 Reference sensor Allows quick access to the reference sensor dialog click on the Reference sensor database button Reference sensor Download or upload reference sensor coeficents to ATC OTI or ASC300 devices See Section 7 Page 65 for details regarding maintaining reference sensor databases 127512 03 10 05 2011 93 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 10 SCHEDULER The scheduler allows a user to easily administrate the calibration of test devices Typically a supervisor would build a list of devices due for calibration flag them for calibration and if required generate a report for those responsible fo
27. rrrrrnnrrvnnnvrernnn 102 Temperature TYD S cccccccsecccseeecesseeseeeesseeesees 102 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Temperature device Subtypes rrrrrrrnnrerrnnrrrnnnnr 102 GT 011 a oes ects E E O 104 MT vredens edel 105 Temperat re Stale iran 105 12 USING THE DEVICE SEARCH DIALOG nunnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnernnnnnnernnnnnr 106 12 1 Selected deselecting rrrrnnnnrrrrnnnnnvrrrnnnrrnrnnnnrrnnnnsnnnnnnnn 107 22 SNE 107 12 2 1 Sorting by location 5 2 ccc0cceccscseeccssseeecesceseees 107 12 2 2 Sorting by device type rrrrrrrrrnnnrrvrnrnnnnnrrennnrnnsnn 109 12 2 3 Sorting by manufacturer rrrrrrrnnrrnvvnrrnnnrrvvnnrrnnenn 109 123 Selecto TINGS Lurmsgatsdgeededeeb se 110 12 3 1 Filter with device type and output unit sxoeoenn 110 12 3 2 Filter with dates rrrrrrrrnrnnrrnnnrnrnrnnnrrnrnnnnnnnnnennnnre 110 12 3 3 Filter using the device scheduled property 111 12 3 4 Due for calibration indicator rrrnnrrnnnnrrnnnennnnnnnnn 111 13 ONLINE CALIBRATION ennnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvennnnnn 112 13 1 Single device Calibration cccccecccsseeeeceeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseaeees 112 13 2 Multi device Calibration rrrnnnnrrrnnrrvvnnnronnnnrernnnnrnnnnnrennnnnr 113 13 2 1 Viewing previous steps in multi device calibration 114 13 3 Multiple calibration with SCANNEIS ceccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 114
28. to their type location manufacturer or ID Sorting parameters i 4 ha wit Test device list Sort by d v Location Device type Manufacturer H Devices 12 2 1 Sorting by location When sorting by location the user can determine the levels of grouping sorting by clicking the define button indicated by the yellow 127512 03 10 05 2011 107 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS arrow The defined location levels can be activated or deactivated as desired Location sort parameters Devices sorted by location Jf LIGTIVG DK Test device list Sort by Location PG UUYILE DEIULUUU ere Test device list Selected EE TOER 7 E East Sort by location a Max 24 a Department Factory Department Sections nee BETTE ANNET EET Manual sensor Sort column headers A RID 1 A RID IF oie Activate User defined location description f is A ER On Factory A RTD m root toed Sections Test RTD _ 4 H producktion CERI H Undefined en The location descriptions are defined in the system configuration See Location labels Section 14 4 1 Page 129 r Note It is essential that the users are careful with the keying of device location parameters for the location sorting to work correctly 108 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 12 2 2 Sorting by device type Devices are listed according to their type and subtype Devic
29. up the logon on page Use the Select button to show the database selection dialog and find the required JOFRACAL CDS file Program Select Database Select Jofra database x Look in 3 official test vl ex FB File name v Open Files of type Jofra Cal database v Cancel Use this dialog to locate and select the correct database Click Open to use the selected database and return to the login menu 127512 03 10 05 2011 23 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 2 HOW TO SELECT A USER e You must select a user in order to run JOFRACAL Select user Password Dialog E X User Id MASTER JAC USER Database Ic jofra cal DB JofraDB cds AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Password Users are maintained in the System setup Users can have either full access Super users or restricted access normal users to the JOFRACAL system Please note that users do not require full access to perform a calibration section14 4 1 page 129 Details of the default user names are found in section 2 4 page 25 These provide access to the program before any user names are defined 2 1 Super users Super users have access to the complete database and can create delete and edit sensors sources procedures etc 24 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 2 2 Normal users Normal users cannot create edit or delete information nor can they modify the system setup They c
30. 1 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 11 HOW TO EDIT A TEST DEVICE Device under test data form contains the properties of a test device instrument Edit test device properties Maintenance LJ UVILG UNUCI WOL VVW VJ Device ID Manufacturer EEE Category Serial No pt100 12 Device type Rid nd Description Pt sensor Sub type P100 90 385 g Temperature range Le Output type Native default Min 3200 F Max 752 00 F SD a Input wires 4 wire Pass Fail criteria 02 4 tdo 0 90 Calibration Last certifcate No 8 auto_48 Last certificate 21 04 2004 Calibration interval 12 v months Location Tage Factory DE o Scheduled gt Eastem site Tet cone nest a Department Procedure Switch proc a gt Electronic Certificate note Sections Max 30 gt R amp D characters Notes EG J Ok X Cancel er Changes can only be made by a user with MASTER access 11 1 Test device properties This section describes briefly the fields where you can enter information and where this information is displayed 127512 03 10 05 2011 97 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Manufacturer The sensor s manufacturer is displayed on the certificate Serial number The sensor s serial number is displayed on the certificate Sensor type subtype and output properties See Section 11 4 Page 101 Last calibration date Last certificate 1 7 05 2004 The da
31. 5 E Device history test auto 71 test auto 68 test auto 55 Delete certificate test auto_48 Delete a certificate by first selecting the certificate from the list you wish to delete then click the Delete certificate button Super users can only delete certificates To confirm deletion JOFRACAL will ask for authorization from a registered Master User Here the user simply types in a valid password for a Master user alo x Enter password of a Master user X cane 127512 03 10 05 2011 33 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 3 2 View History All calibrations to a particular sensor can be viewed on screen as a graph This indicates changes in the sensor s sensitivity and accuracy between different calibrations This can be useful to show changes over time or variations between different calibration groups Device history Click device to view the history of the currently selected test A window containing a graph is shown History viewing alt ge No Zoon Pan Q1a3 goon C Devatlen Read Tue Calbestion history 81 4 O60 040 020 000 0 0000 50 0000 100 0000 Tempeiab e points The buttons at the top of the screen provide the following functions 34 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS This returns you to the device maintenance page Ho Zoom Pari Drag Zoom These buttons allow the user to further scruti
32. 5 2011 127 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS inH2020C inH2060F ftH204C ftH2020C ftH2060F Torr CmHg MmH20 14 3 3 Storage temperature When the calibration process is complete the JOFRA calibrator can be set to a predetermined storage temperature The default value is 20 C which ensures that the calibrator can be switched off and stored and the sensors removed from the socket without risk of thermal shock or burns 14 3 4 Mains frequency Frequency parameter sent to ASM 80x during configuration 14 4 Miscellaneous Click on page tab in system setup to edit various parameters 128 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS System setup miscellaneous User defined sensor location information Define the test device database locabon structure Department Sectons DTI resolution message M Show Set OTI resolution info message when starting calibration Calibration uncertainty message Select uncertarty information pod new uncert tex lt Delete Selectlanguage FT The window contains the following parameters 14 4 1 User defined sensor location labels Location The miscellaneous page allows the user to define the devices location structure Each test device has 3 location parameters to simplify identification and search of a device The example below from the test sensor selection amp editing window uses all 3 levels starting with a factory ID department and finally
33. 88 Scheduler section 10 page 94 Online Calibrating Section 13 page 112 Apart from the main program areas there is the system configuration dialog section14 page 121 called from the menu These functions are described in detail in the specified sections of this manual 1 11 Database management Under installation a default database is created It consists of several CDS Client Data Set files and is located in the subdirectory DB of the JOFRACAL installation folder For users who only require a single database this database is always default start up database 127512 03 10 05 2011 21 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Program menu database options x Master Password Database Cjofra calDB VofraDB cds ai AMETEK 5 CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS gi Select another database by clicking on the select button er When using multiple databases the correct database must be selected before logging on to JOFRACAL 22 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 1 11 1 To create a new database For those wishing to use multiple databases simply create a new subdirectory and copy the new database files into the new folder An empty database can be found on the installation USB er Warning Make sure the CDS database files are not write protected after copying from the USB Remove the ReadOnly flag if necessary 1 11 2 To select a database Before logging on select the Program gt logon to bring
34. ALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Confirm creation of a new record User action required xi Source with serialno 531049 00002 not found in database Create new record If the user answers yes a new source record will be created after prompting the user for a new ID 5 3 Copy a source record Copy the current source to a new record The user is again prompted for a new ID then the new source with the same properties but new ID is displayed 5 4 Delete a source record Delete Deletes the current source JOFRACAL requests confirmation prior to the final deletion 5 5 Source general data This section describes the properties in the Source dialog Manufacturer The calibrator manufacturer is displayed on the certificate Serial number The calibrator serial number is displayed on the certificate 127512 03 10 05 2011 53 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Calibrator model Select by dropdown list box the Calibrator type E g RTC 157B PTC 350 ATC 320B CTC650A etc Calibration dates The date the calibrator was last calibrated and the interval between calibrations Description The user s own description of the calibrator Minimum maximum temperature This is used to specify the calibrators admissible temperature range When the calibration procedure is set up JOFRACAL controls whether the given test temperatures are admissible i e whether the temperatures are within the temperature ranges of the calibrat
35. Manufacturer Uretici Device type Serial number Seri Numaras lt The certificate setup consists of three parts certificate numbering default output selection PDF amp graph files and certificate translation 14 2 1 Certificate numbering All certificates are assigned an ID as they are created JOFRACAL can be set to two possible numbering methods e Automatic numbering If you select this option IDs will consist of a Lead text which you define followed by a consecutive number You define the first number in the series e g AMETEK certificate No 7 The Lead text AMETEK certificate No and the number 7 are automatically separated by a space e Manual numbering The ID must be entered manually when a new certificate is created JOFRACAL checks whether the ID assigned to the certificate is already in use Two certificates may not have the same ID Three parameters are used to control certificate numbering 14 2 2 Automatic numbering of certificates MV Automatize certificate no Check this field if you want JOFRACAL to number certificates automatically 124 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 14 2 3 Next certificate lead text Only used with automatic numbering The field contains the fixed text for the certificate ID 14 2 4 Next certificate number Only used with automatic numbering The field contains the number of the next certificate Certificates are numbered consecutively
36. Noter Sand read device Reference nout on source VermekdeiMaster id ATC 155E Senenurmer 17 SOx Certificate preview page 2 results Calibration Certificate AMETEK Q Certificate No Schema 3 cert 7 8 Calibration Status As Found Work order Calibration result Pass Max Deviation 028 C Time start 10 38 50 Duration 001412 Date of calibration 17 maj 2004 Calibration results RTD3 Calibration tolerance span Deviation out ___ Deviation in 36 00 37 00 38 00 Stability True Variations less than 0 50 C during 2Min Stability Sensor Variations less than 0 50 C during 2Min StepNo Set C Source True FC Sensor FC Deviation C Pass Fail 1 Master 35 55 35 37 0 28 Pass The window may be resized by dragging its corners or it can be maximized to fill the entire screen 127512 03 10 05 2011 31 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS e First 3 Previous gt Next E Last Page o 2 al H Close The buttons at the top of the screen provide the following functions H Save certificate in PDF format D Print certificate currently displayed Flest 4 Previous PD Next e Last Page 1 of 2 Page navigating First Previous Next last page select page number 32 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 3 1 4 Delete certificate Lertihcates Certificate name test auto 106 test auto 105 test auto 96 test auto 94 test auto 83 test auto 7
37. Test device properties Contains information identifying the test device Device ID Unique value identifying every device in database Maker Serial number Description Temperature ranges Devices min amp max temperature limits Pass Fail Calibration pass fail criteria Last certificate Date and name of last calibration certificate Calibration interval How often device is to be calibrated Schedule Is the device scheduled for calibration Calibration parameters Calibration Setup and procedure ID s Notes Certificate and general notes Location tags Identifies the devices position 3 3 2 Defining a device type Definition of a test device comprises of e Category e Type e Subtypes e Output See Section11 4 Page 101 for full details on Test device definition 127512 03 10 05 2011 3 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 4 CALIBRATION SETUP Calibration setup Click on the JE tab to begin a calibration The calibration process is divided into 3 distinct stages and is navigated by Vertical page tabs on the right of the form CT Selecting the test device s 2 Create or select a predefined scenario 3 Create or select a procedure method If the scenario and procedure have already been defined then the user must only select the device and click on the rm button Normally the scenario and procedure are defined when the user creates a test device in the Edit Test device Dialog Secti
38. The dialog is called from calibration setup See section 4 2 page 40 or the UpLoad DownLoad page See section 9 page 88 External reference sensor dialog x Select Dti ch1 v New from Device New Delete Copy Manufacturer a Sensor parameters 3 Connect device Serial no Default Tape Tables Callendar van Dusen ITS 90 Defaults 15 30 we DTI Vers 2 0 ASM Calibration dates RIPW 1 000039E 02 Last calibration date alR 2360281E 02 bLA 2 806085E 03 cLA 0 000000 01 Temperature range aHA 1 927071E 02 Min Max bHR 9 518396E 04 oo 86 300 00 C cHR 12 354828E 04 dHA 0 000000E 01 Calibration interval every 12 v months Cert Notes Max 30 characters Notes Temperature unit C Currently connected device Device type Sn so cm You may create any number of external reference sensors within the system but two external reference sensors may not have the same name or the same serial number 127512 03 10 05 2011 65 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS ff Ok Closes the dialog and saves any changes E _X Cancel Closes the dialog and asks the user if unsaved changes are to be discarded 7 1 Selecting a Reference sensor v Use the drop down list of previously defined reference sensors to select the required sensor The Reference sensor properties are displayed See Reference sensor properties Section 7 5 Page 68
39. aCalDB WofraDB cds The file path is now displayed in the source component 14 6 3 Running the conversion ay Begin conversion To begin the conversion click the button Occasionally the program requires more information to ensure that the correct data is converted and will prompt the user to determine a Test device type 127512 03 10 05 2011 135 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Define the type and subtype 0 n ge Thermocouple sensor RTD PT sensor x Pt 100M Russian P500 90 385 MA VE mMmnane v Select the type and or subtype of the test device then click OK 14 6 4 Conversion log panel Progress of the conversion can be seen in the scrolling window to the right of screen A scrolling screen displays the conversion of e Test devices e Sources e Procedures e Certificates 136 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Conversion log window Adding Heatsource che Cooler Type Jofra CTC 320 4 with smtch test Adding Procedure jac creating sensor dti Type PHOO SubType PTOO SOS85 QutPutT ype Ohms creating sensor itd Type POO SubType FTOOBDPRSS OutPutT ype Ohme creating sensor teast Type Manual Read SubType Manual Digital QutPutT ype Manual Cert Master test Last Cal date Converted 21 04 2004 Lert no testSenslD PT100 reserveOrg type Input PT 100 Cony type PHOOS Gb Soutput Ohms Closing mecal Temperature database Closing Jofra caldatabase successtu
40. an only perform calibrations using existing information but may create certificates once the calibration procedure has been completed 2 3 Select a user Select a user from the User list box Logon Confirm by clicking m or to exit JOFRACAL click 70 An error message will be displayed if an unknown user or an incorrect password is entered 2 4 Program default user names Two users will be set up the first time you run JOFRACAL The first user name MASTER is a super user The other user name USER is a normal user No password has been linked to these two users Once the real users have been set up MASTER and USER can be deleted Note that user ID can only be deleted by a super user and that the current user cannot be deleted Section 14 4 1 page 129 2 5 Main menu When JOFRACAL has accepted the selected user the main menu is shown 127512 03 10 05 2011 25 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Main menu Jofral al Current user Master user m x Program Database Help DK S Colitration setup ER Upload Download Scheduler P Exit Device under test Device Id aj et Le Lette Loy ae Calibration information Output una Cakb cycle Next cal date Device id j Cal date Status i Result Procedure td JOFRACAL uses paging controls to navigate through the main areas of the program The active page is always highlighted in blue Select a page by clicking o
41. and side of the page along with details of their completion status List of work orders currently in the ATC Current workorders in calibrator Sensor ID s pf Asch Ho Ho RTC PTC series These are listed in a explorer tree like interface on the right hand side of the page Each work order can store several calibrations at any time List of work orders currently in the RTC PTC Current workorders in calibrator 6 6mm 3 A Res gt As found2006 06 05102 54 22 0 TC K There is also a memory gauge indicating the available space in the calibrator Memory usage on the Calibrator Used memory in calibrato Clear All 127512 03 10 05 2011 91 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Clear Delete the selected work order on the calibrator O ClearAl Delete all the listed work orders on the calibrator It is possible to automatically delete the entire work order or just the results after uploading to the PC depending on the following selection Delete workorder after upload i Delete only calibration data after upload 9 1 5 Up downloading work orders To download a calibration select a sensor from the work orders list then Click the Boo button When the download is completed e The work order ID appears in the Work orders in calibrator window e The work order ID is deleted from the PC s work order list e The calibrator memory usage gauge will be updated To upload any completed work
42. ate ID by clicking Edit button 13 6 2 Certificate copy alternatives Apart from saving the certificate to the database copy of the certificate can be also e Sent direct to the printer Spool direct to printer Saved as a PDF file M Generate PDF file copy MW Export certificate to a file txt e Saved to text file MG OFL 13 6 3 AsFound AsLeft Define the certificate status by checking the relevant control AsFound AsLeft Lertiticate status As found C As left 127512 03 10 05 2011 117 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 13 7 Online Information Information regarding the ongoing calibration can be viewed by clicking on the Omo 13 8 Online graph information Online calibration progress graph STANDBY Calibration online graph Manual Read Manualinput 100 00 F ManualRead Manual Input 00 00 00 00 00 10 00 00 20 00 00 30 00 00 40 00 00 50 Time hh mm 33 SET e TRUE INPUT Use I to return to the online calibration page The calibration is not effected by which window is currently visible 118 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 13 9 Reading of data from devices Data is read from the connected device s and displayed in the top right CURRENT DATA box The live data consists of the true temperature calibrators Read temperature or external reference sensors True temperature depending on scenario and the sensor under test value either tempera
43. c eeecccceecceceeeeeeeeeeeceeuceetaueeeeaeeeetsueeesaneees 52 5 2 Create a new source from connected device rrrrrnnrrrrnnnre 52 99 Gp G SOUNCS TET 53 5 4 Delete a source reCcord rrnnnrnanrnnnnnvanennnrrnanennnrnnnnrnnnrnnnnnnnne 53 5 5 Source general data ccecccccesccccceeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseaees 53 ANITA TOM CN vase ed 53 Sb all 1010 0 EE T TT 53 TN 54 Calibration dates rrrrrrnrrrrnnrrerrnnrnrnrannennnnnennnnnnennannennnnnennnnn 54 BE CO GIT ERE 54 Minimum maximum temperature cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 54 R NNE 54 Load compensation ccccceeececeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesaeeeeesaeeeeseeeeeeas 54 Calibration NOTOS acena 54 E FNM CAS WONG E E A T E AE 54 5 6 Source function properties rrrnrrrrrrnnnrrrrrrnnnrrrrrnnnnernrnnrennnnn 55 6 TRUE READING METHOD nmunnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnuennnn 56 6 1 Predefined standard methods ranrrnrnnrnnnnennnnernnnrnnnnrennnnrn 57 6 2 User defined Methods ccccccccseccceeeeceeeeceeeeseeeessneeeseeeees 57 6 3 Selecting a True reading method rrrnrnnnrnvnnnrnvrnnrrnrnnnrnnnner 57 6 4 Creating a user defined method rrrrnrnnrrvvnnnrrvnnrrrnrnnnrnnnner 58 6 5 Copy a User defined method ccccccseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaees 59 6 6 Deleting a True reading method rrrvrnnrrennnrrvrrnnrrnrnrrrrnnnner 59 6 7 True read parameters rrrrarrrrrnnrrrrrnrrevrnrrernnrrer
44. cal reference sensor is displayed albeit with a new ID 127512 03 10 05 2011 67 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 7 4 Delete reference sensor The Delete button deletes the current reference sensor JOFRACAL requests confirmation from the user before the actual deletion 7 5 Reference sensor properties This section describes the properties in the reference sensor dialog Manufacturer The reference sensor manufacturer is displayed on the certificate Serial number The reference sensor serial number is displayed on the certificate It should also be unique When using the _New from Device button it is the retrieved serial number that is used to scan the database to check if an existing reference sensor already exists Reference sensor type This dropdown control lists the available reference sensor types The available choices depend upon the True reading method This control is only active when creating a new sensor otherwise the type cannot be modified Serial no Default Type RTD IT5 90 CVD T hermister Last calibration date Calibration date 68 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Calibration dates The date the reference sensor was last calibrated and the interval between calibrations Minimum maximum temperature This is used to specify the reference sensors admissible temperature range Notes This field may be used to enter comments about sensor usage Maximum l
45. e Save as a workorde vill be treated y Save x Cancel 3 manual Input JOFRACAL jumps directly to the Up down screen with the list of defined calibration work orders ready for downloading 9 1 2 The work order list Click on the Show prepared workorders to display the defined work order calibrations if not already listed 127512 03 10 05 2011 89 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Work orders ready for download Workorders Sensors list G 2 To delete a work order simply select an ID from the Sensor list and click Delete a workorder 9 1 3 Connecting to the Temperarure calibrator To connect to the temperature calibrator select a serial port then click on the Connect button Ww Connect device Serial port 4 KE PTC 354350 00 Device gt RTC CATE Co DPE Er Note When connecting to a calibrator ensure that it is in normal operation mode and not running any tasks such as Autostep Switch or calibrations After communications are opened successfully JOFRACAL retrieves the work order list currently in the Calibrator See Section 9 1 4 page 91 Also the upload and thro download buttons are active during open communications The user can now download or upload calibration procedures to and from the temperature calibrator 90 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 9 1 4 Current work orders in calibrator ATC series These are listed in the Grid to the right h
46. e and the time as a number of minutes 127512 03 10 05 2011 49 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS FE Note If the criteria are too relaxed then the Set temperature may not be reached Stability criteria Time min LC Reference 5 00 0 50 Test device i 5 00 0 50 The Test device READ stability option is only visible if the user has Selected Convert to temperature in Calibration setup See Section 8 7 Page 82 Maintain last temperature When the calibration process has been completed JOFRACAL generally sets the calibrator to the storage temperature See Section14 3 3 Page 128 Maintain last temperature on finish 7 If the Maintain last temp on finish check box has been checked then JOFRACAL will leave the calibrator at the last set temperature 50 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 5 DEFINING SOURGES The source dialog is used in the administration of the calibrator database and enables the user to select create delete and edit source definition records Source dialog Source Other RTC 1568 v New from Device New Delete Copy Manufacturer metek Denmark A S Source properties Serial No 574364 00001 Internal sensor YES Model RTC 155 B Reference input YES Description Yofra RTC 156 B incl input ref inp amp DLC RS232 connection YES Resolution foot v M Load compensation active Workorder YES Range Load compensation YES i M sk is Availab
47. e button JOFRACAL will ask the user to confirm the deletion 127512 03 10 05 2011 59 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS x 2 Delete the curent Readmethod record Click Yes Ja to confirm deletion 6 7 True read parameters 6 7 1 General parameters Resolution Resolution 001 E Use the resolution control to set the decimals for the calibration true measurement reading The resolution can be set to 1 default 0 1 0 01 or 0 001 however options depend upon the calibrator or logger used for true reading Set follows true IV Set follows true This is only available for ATC B models and RTC PTC B and C models calibrators When this option is enabled the calibrator s SET temperature is adjusted to the True temperature measured by the reference sensor A result of this is that it takes the calibrator longer before it indicates stable amp Note that it is only possible to reach the exact True temperature if the stability criteria are tight enough It is recommended to use the criteria 0 03 C 0 05 F in 10 minutes to be stable 60 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 6 7 2 Logging device parameters The device section parameters of the True read dialog describe the logging device used for the True reading method and are visible in User defined reading methods Device section of the True read dialog Device LA metek A S Calibration dates SS l Last calibration date N A
48. e user to change both database and user without closing the program 127512 03 10 05 2011 19 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 1 8 Backup copies ALWAYS MAKE BACKUP COPIES Loosing data can waste a great deal of time and resources and it is important that you take the time required to make a backup copy of your database The backup copy should include all files in the JOFRACAL DB folder Backup copies should be made using a suitable backup program follow the manufacturer s instructions 1 9 Uninstalling JOFRACAL JOFRACAL is removed from the PC as follows Open Control Panel e Open Add Remove Programs e Select JOFRACAL Press Add Remove button and follow instructions on screens JOFRACAL default database CDS files in the DB folder will not be deleted during the uninstall process The database can therefore be used for subsequent installations of JOFRACAL or other programs 1 10 Program structure for JOFRACAL Like other Windows programs JOFRACAL uses buttons dialog boxes grids tables etc JOFRACAL uses paging controls to navigate through the main areas of the program Program Database Help Device maintenance Calibration setup EX Upload Download Scheduler NE 20 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS The JOFRACAL functions are divided into five main areas Device maintenance section 3 page 28 Calibration setup section 4 page 38 Upload Download section 9 page
49. ed device 7 Device type ATC 156 B Sn 509674 00003 70 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS This panel displays the details of the currently connected device 7 7 Up Downloading reference sensor coefficients Before any reference sensor data can be downloaded to a reference sensor the user must first connect to the device containing the sensor NOTE Up download of coefficients does not apply to RTC PTC or DT1050 Please refer to the CONO050 software manual found on the same USB memory stick for instructions to configure sensors connected to these devices 7 7 1 Connecting Click on the Sa Connectdevice button Select the serial port and the device type Quick connect dialog Device quick connection DTI Channel If you select a DTI the user is also required to select the Dti channel fe 1 eo channel number 127512 03 10 05 2011 71 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Warning When a connection is made there is no immediate verification that the reference sensor matches the reference sensor the user is currently editing However the user receives a warning at up download from the device x Serialno differs Serialno and coefficients will be uploaded to current sensor Continue The user can also select another sensor while connection is open 7 7 2 Disconnecting To close the current connection click on the _ a Disconnect ATC button or simply close the dialog box b
50. ength 240 characters Not displayed on the certificate Certificate note This field may be used to enter a certificate comment Maximum length 30 characters 7 6 Sensor parameters coefficients This area of the form enables the user to define and download the relevant sensor parameters There are 3 types of parameters coefficients the user can work with Tables Used with ATC Section 7 7 7 Page 75 Callendar van Dusen Used with DTI DTI050 ASC300 or ASM 80x Section 7 7 9 Page 77 ITS 90 Used with DTI 2 0 DT 1050 or ASM 80x Section 7 7 8 Page 76 127512 03 10 05 2011 69 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Tab controls to the 3 parameter types I Tables Callendar van Dusen ITS 90 The user can move from page to page by selecting the desired tab Warning It is the parameter page selection that determines which type of parameters are downloaded or uploaded from the reference sensor Example If Callendar van Dusen is selected and the user starts to download it is the van Dusen values that are sent to the device not ITS 90 The exception to this is when an ATC is connected Tables are downloaded regardless of the selection Connect disconnect button M Connect device or Disconnect ATC Defaults _Detauts Overwrite the current values with default values Upload parameters from connected device Download Upload parameters from connected device Connection status panel Currently connect
51. ers coefficientS rrrrrrnrrrnnrrernnrrrranrrnnnnrr 69 Connection status panel rrnnnannernnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnevnnnnnvennnnn 70 7 7 Up Downloading reference sensor coefficients 0068 71 7 7 1 Connecting ee 71 7 7 2 Disconnecting arrnnnrnnvnnnvvnnnrnvanervnnrnnnnnrnnnnrnvnnsnnn 72 DNM mia aE venues 72 TATA NS OIO AGING NR ME 73 7 7 5 Default values rrrrrerennnrnrnrennrrrnnrevnrernnrrnnnennanennne 74 7 7 6 Calculate coefficientS rrrrrrrnrrrrrnrrerrrnrrrnrnnnennnn 74 Ler NON EEE E 75 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Ye EE EN 76 7 7 9 Callendar van DUSen rrrrrnnnrnrnnnnnnronnrnnnnennrnnnrennnnn 77 8 D U TREADING METHOD meernnnnnnovnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnenn 78 8 1 Predefined standard methods rernrrrrnrnrrrrnnrrerrnnrrrnnnnrennner 79 8 2 User defined methods rannrnnnnrnrnrnnnrvvnnnrvrnnnnrnrnnnrnnnnnnennnsre 79 8 3 Selecting a D U T reading method rrrrrnnnrrrrrannnornrnnnnvnnnnn 79 8 4 Creating a user defined method rrrrrrrnnnnnnrvvnrnnrrernrnnereennnn 79 8 5 Copy a User defined method ccccsseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeneeeeeeeees 81 8 6 Deleting a D U T reading method arrvnnnrrnrnnrrrnnrrnnerennnnen 81 8 7 D U T read paraMeters cccccccccsseecessececeseeecseseesesueeessaaees 82 8 7 1 General parameters rrrrrrnrrrrrrnnrrvrrrnnnrevrnnn
52. ert to temperature Determines whether the sensor s measured data should be converted into temperatures This is achieved using standard formular resident in the calibrator Cold junction compensation When TC inputs are used the Cold Junction compensation function Is displayed Cold junction fe auto C manuel LE Use this function in one of two ways Auto Where the calibrator measures the TC input temperature automatically Manual For online measurements the temperature defined in this field is used Note that this temperature is not saved It is only displayed in the certificate For work orders the temperature is entered via the calibrator during the calibration The calibrator prompts you for the value before measuring 82 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 8 7 2 ASM 80x as Logging device parameters InputreadviaASM This control appears if the D U T primary reading method involves input on the RTC PTC ATC or either an ASC300 or a DTI Select this control if you wish to use the ASM 80x together with primary reading device ASC300 DTI or ATC RTC PTC calibrators Selecting this will then release the Synchronize channels test device control explained in the following section 8 7 3 Logging device parameters The device section parameters of the D U T read dialog describe the logging device used for the True reading method and are visible in User defined reading methods Logging de
53. es sorted by device type Test device list Sort by Device type Type Input type 3 Manual Analog H Manual Digital a e PH00 P100 90 385 Aaa PT100 Rtd Volts Rtd volts0 12 Switch 12 2 3 Sorting by manufacturer Devices are listed according to their manufacturer Devices sorted by manufacturer f L Sr T t j li t Sort by Manufacturer gt Ametek Denmark i Manual sensor A RTD1F A RTD 2 RTD 2a A RTD 3 A RTD m Rtd Volts 7 Rd volts0 12 A Test RTD Novo Nordisk Undefined 127512 03 10 05 2011 109 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 12 3 Selection filters The selection filter controls can refine the list of displayed test devices to a manageable level There are several parameters the user can use to reduce the displayed devices 12 3 1 Filter with device type and output unit Type output filters Selection filter Measurement type Dutput unit All v Measurement type Temperature Signal and Pressure Output units Native Ohms mV switch manual mA or Volts 12 3 2 Filter with dates Date range filters Dates From 27 08 2001 To 27 09 2001 Calibration dates C Lat Due Enable 110 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Display devices within certain dates The date range can be applied to either last calibration or calibration due Enable To activate the date ran
54. evice control is used to coordinate the ASM 80x channel test device setup Logging method DTI 1000 Quick connect Select input channel on dti C Channel 1 Channel 2 Calibration dates The date the logger was last calibrated and the interval between calibrations 84 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Channel Device setup Channel device setup Device Channel setup EEEE If the logger has more than 1 input channel then the user must define the channel the test device is connected to If this parameter is not in place a warning is displayed as in the above example Synchronizing of devices and channels is designed for future use of scanners with multiple input channels Click on the Lizz See Section 8 8 page 35 il to synchronize the channels Resolution Maximum resolution for the logger Notes This field may be used to enter a comment about sensor usage maximum 240 characters Not displayed on the certificate Certificate note This field may be used to enter a certificate comment maximum 29 characters 8 8 Synchronizing logging devices Define the test device input channel connection s 127512 03 10 05 2011 85 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS AR ll Channel devices connections Select a device then right f click to assign an available Device name Channel channel from the list f or L j Devices under test True reference channe
55. ge check the checkbox 12 3 3 Filter using the device scheduled property Scheduled property filters Scheduled devices Display Scheduled C Unscheduled Enable All test devices contain a scheduled flag property This can be used to filter the listed devices To activate the date range check the Enable checkbox 12 3 4 Due for calibration indicator All test devices due for calibration are listed with a red icon 7 m RTD 1 Pics calixation A RID 1F JS Ok Ca A RTD m Did alte 127512 03 10 05 2011 111 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 13 ONLINE CALIBRATION The online calibration page enables the user to run and follow progress of a calibration The online calibrating page tab METT is only visible when an online in progress and actually replaces the EXIT tab calibration is Directly after clicking Run from the calibration setup page the user is presented with either the single device calibration form or the multi device calibration form depending on the number of test devices Communication lines have been established and JOFRACAL awaits the Start _D set command from the user 13 1 Single device calibration When calibrating a single device the data grid rows represent the temperature points for the calibration The current steps reading can be seen in the Current Data area 112 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Single online calibration form
56. how scheduled The _ Show scheduled button will display all the devices already flagged as scheduled for calibration 10 2 Scheduling for calibration The devices displayed in the list can now be scheduled or unscheduled through the checkbox controls on the right hand side This can be done on an individual basis by using the checkboxes on each device row Ca or Schedule flag schedule all devices at once by checking the top checkbox 10 3 Remove from schedule list Remove selected i i Remove a selected device from the list Remove all devices i oo Remove all devices from scheduler list 127512 03 10 05 2011 95 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 10 4 Scheduled devices report The _Piint isted devices button will generate a report from the listed devices JOFRACAL requests various report parameters Scheduled devices report parameters Schedule report 1 X Report destination Report details Spool direct to printer Save to PDF file Header Created by Master user 00 reven repor Created for s i S Hotes per Sort list by f Mame Location To give the report more flexibility the user can define the following report parameters e Report header e Created for Who is the report for e Notes Any relevant comments The user can also determine the destination of the report and the sort sequence for the listed devices 96 10 05 201
57. i stop button The P Stat is then enabled to allow the user to restart the calibration at temperature step 1 and all previously logged data is deleted To view online graph information click on the EE ramh Button See Section 13 8 Page 118 127512 03 10 05 2011 115 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 13 5 Calibration completion When the calibration is complete the F save ctose button appears allowing the user to close and save the calibration results as a certificate Confirm x 2 Save Certificate f PPP J Nej senenenreeens T neee ETHER noen The user is asked if the results are to be saved If Yes then the Save certificate form is displayed 13 6 Saving the calibration certificate When the user chooses to save the calibration results the following screen is presented Save results as certificate dialog Test device 6 mm nr 1 The certificate will be saved as Copy alternatives Cert 102C E dit f Spool direct to printer M Generate PDF file copy Certificate status As found C As left vw Export certificate to a file txt User name roen T 116 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS The default values when the Window is displayed are defined in the system configuration See Section 14 page 123 13 6 1 Certificate name If Automatic certificate number applies see Section14 2 1 page 124 it is still possible to edit the default certific
58. ing the Pt 100 Pt 1000 switch Pt 50 sensors use the Pt 100 position while Pt 500 sensors use the Pt 1000 position 127512 03 10 05 2011 143 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS B 4 Using a thermocouple sensor with a TC input module T 1 Connect the thermocouple sensor to the TC module as shown on the diagram 2 Select the thermocouple type to be tested by rotating the selector switch on the module If you selected TC module Type XK Russian as input type see sectionl1 4 1 1 2 page 103 the selector switch must be placed in position E 144 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS B 5 Using a thermocouple sensor with a TC H input module Thermocouple sensor connection to a TC H module is identical to the TC module see previous section B 6 Using a voltage transmitter with a V DC input module 1 Connect the 2 transmitter cables to the V DC module as shown on the diagram Note that the transmitter must have a separate voltage supply 2 Select the voltage using the Low High switch on the module 127512 03 10 05 2011 145 AMETEK Calibration Instruments One of the world s leading manufacturers and developers of calibration instruments for temperature pressure and process signals as well as for temperature sensors both from a commercial and a technological point of view JOFRA Temperature Instruments Portable precision thermometers Dry block and liquid bath calibrators 4
59. ion 10 01 v V Set follows true X Cancel 56 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS There are 2 types of Reading methods which can be selected e Predefined standard methods that follow with the JOFRACAL database e User defined methods 6 1 Predefined standard methods Internal sensor Not available with Manual external source Reference input Ametek ATC B RTC PTC B and C series only Whether these options are available depend upon the selected Master sources function properties See Section 5 6 page 55 6 2 User defined methods These are reading methods in which the operator has defined and normally includes some form of data logger or manual reading device Any User defined methods can be used in both True and DUT reading methods Logging devices can be for example one of Ametek s DTI DT1050 ASC300 or ASM 80x devices Any other device is considered a manual logger as JOFRACAL cannot automatically read from the device and temperatures would have to be manually keyed See logging devices Section 8 8 Page 85 6 3 Selecting a True reading method The methods listed are directly dependent upon the Master source used in the calibration 127512 03 10 05 2011 57 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS E g Reference input on source is only an option when using the ATC RTC B PTC B and C series calibrator 6 4 Creating a user defined method Click on the button and the JOFRACAL
60. is only applies if the Use sensor stability criteria field is checked Furthermore the True temperature must be stable If Manual reading is selected in the scenario the temperature will be considered stable when a temperature has been entered manually using Press when stable Stability status is displayed to the left of the Stability Countdown or stable buttons A status text is shown for True and Sensor temperatures Status texts include Press when stable Manual input Not stable The temperature is not yet satisfying the stability criterion Stable The temperature is stable 12 34 mm ss The temperature is within the permitted temperature tolerance The time remaining until the stability criterion is met is shown as minutes and seconds counting down If the temperature drifts outside the permitted temperature the tolerance stability will again be displayed as Not stable Not shown if Manual reading has been selected 13 11 Storage temperature When the last temperature step has been completed JOFRACAL sets the source to the storage temperature defined in System configuration see section 14 3 3 page 128 unless the Maintain last temp on finish field in the calibration procedure window has been checked This only applies if the source is a JOFRA calibrator 120 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 14 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Click program from the main menu then select system configuration P
61. is the selected the reference channel is fixed at channel 1 Resolution Indicates the maximum temperature resolution displayed on the logger Notes This field may be used to enter a comment about sensor usage maximum 240 characters Not displayed on the certificate 62 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Certificate note This field may be used to enter a certificate comment maximum 29 characters 127512 03 10 05 2011 63 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 6 8 Quick connect to logging device Use the quick connect button to connect and retrieve information from a logging device through an RS 232 serial port DTI DTI050 ASC ASM 80x If successful it will use the information to automatically set the following controls Device type list box Manufacturer Max decimals Serial number DTI DTI050 and ASM 80x only Using the quick connect is strongly recommended as it avoids any keying errors Click on the Quick connect button Quick connect dialog lopx sje Comport fi gt DTI50 C DTI C ASM EG ON channel F X Cancel The user must indicate the type of logger and the serial comport then click the button 64 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 7 REFERENGE SENSORS The External reference sensor dialog is used in the administration of the reference sensor database and enables the user to select create delete and edit these records
62. l File containing temperature gt certFile xml 138 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS APP A SERIAL COMMUNICATION The PC and the JOFRA device calibrator or DTI must be connected using the correct type of serial cable Use a JOFRA cable type 60V991 for SE series and a 105366 for ATC series and ensure that the device is switched off when you connect the cable from the PC Both the device and the PC should be earthed to avoid noise interference and damage to the equipment The PC and the device should also be connected to the same mains circuit Applies to SE series calibrators only When the calibrator is switched on it detects the signal levels from the PC Serial communication will not be initialized if the calibrator cannot detect a signal from the PC and it will be impossible for JOFRACAL to communicate with the calibrator You are therefore advised not to switch the calibrator on until JOFRACAL has been started Alternatively you will have to switch the calibrator off before turning it back on It is not sufficient to turn the PC on since the serial port will not be initialized until JOFRACAL is started up 127512 03 10 05 2011 139 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS APP B HOW TO CONNECT INPUT MODULES Input modules of the type RTD TC TC H and V DC may all be used with JOFRA SE calibrators with an RS 232 serial interface The modules allow the user to test the sensors and compare the input signa
63. l No 1 Device Channel setup incomplete x Cancel j The Device name lists contains the test device s in the calibration and their assigned channel number Device Channel setup i l f i The warning in red Uae thes remains displayed until all devices have been assigned a channel number When all parameters are in place the warning is replaced with All devices assigned OF l 86 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS JEIELL d Ul click to ass channel Devices under test Device name Channel PORGE e Channel 2 Select a channel You cannot directly edit the channel number Select the device you wish to edit then Right mouse click to display the available options You can either remove the current channel setting or assign another from the floating menu list 127512 03 10 05 2011 87 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 9 UPLOAD DOWNLOAD e This function can only be used with the Jofra RTC PTC B amp C models and the ATC B series version calibrators Using this function with the ATC RTC PTC series calibrators allows calibration procedures to be semi automated Calibrations are defined in the JOFRACAL Calibration Setup and saved as work orders These work orders are then downloaded to the ATC calibrator via the RS 232 interface or RTC PTC via a USB port Calibrations are run offline with the results saved as certificates in the calibrato
64. l conversion The last line of the log file will report if the conversion was successful or was aborted 14 6 5 Close and save the conversion details When completed the user has the possibility to save the conversion log details to a file Click the Dump results button to save details to the DBConv log file saved in the JOFRACAL folder The conversion program informs the user where the file is saved 127512 03 10 05 2011 137 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS onversion log file E x Details of conversion can be found in gt C JofraCal DbConv log To close the program simply select the Estconvesion button 14 7 Export certificate database It is possible to export the contents of the certificate database to an external file in XML format XML is a widely accepted standard and compatible with most database systems From the top menu in the main form under database select Export certificates data to XML file JOFRACAL Current user Master user Program Database Help m Export certificates data to sha file pr Greate new certiricate Database The following message informing the user where the data Is saved is displayed CT x Certifcate export completed Temperature gt D JofraCal DB CertFile xml Pressure gt D JofraCal DB PrCertFile xml Both pressure and temperature certificates are saved in the default database folder File containing pressure gt prcertifile xm
65. le test input 50 00 T 155 00 E T C YES Factory defauts ohms YES Calibration dates m YES Last calibration date N A vi Volts Module Calibration interval every 12 months Switch YES Certificate note Max 30 characters Notes AS Ok X Cancel If no source type is currently assigned then No Selection is the default 127512 03 10 05 2011 51 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 5 1 Select a source Use the drop down list of previously defined sources to select the desired source for the calibration The source properties are displayed See Source properties Section 5 3 Page 53 The list entry No selection is used if the user wishes to remove the current selection Example The user wishes to remove a Source 2 definition 5 2 Create a new source from connected device NewfiomDevee This button is used to make a quick connection to a source through the RS 232 or USB ports and retrieves the serial number First the user is asked for the serial port and the Quick connect dialog Device quick connection Device type Compott v C ATCCTCETCITC RTC 156 B 574364 00001 gt el Connect X Cancel RIC PTC Js channel Not applicable to SE series devices If a record with the same serial number and type exists then JOFRACAL will retrieve and present that particular source Or if not found ask the user to create a new source record 52 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK C
66. ls with the test temperatures that are generated The modules are connected to the mA socket on the calibrator see the calibrator manual B 1 Using a 2 way RTD sensor with an RTD input module Pt 100 Pt 1000 4 Wire 2 Wire 3 Wire 1 Connect the two sensor cables to the RTD module as shown on the diagram 140 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 2 Setthe Wire switch to the 2 Wire position on the module For RID modules without a Wire switch you will have to cause short circuits between to nHl and to inLO 3 Select a sensor type using the Pt 100 Pt 1000 switch Pt 50 sensors use the Pt 100 position while Pt 500 sensors use the Pt 1000 position 127512 03 10 05 2011 141 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS B 2 Using a 3 way RTD sensor with an RTD input module pi Pt 100 Pt 1000 4 Wire 2 Wire 3 Wire Current 1 Connect the 3 sensor cables to the RTD module as shown on the diagram 2 Set the Wire switch to the 3 Wire position on the module 3 Select a sensor type using the Pt 100 Pt 1000 switch Pt 50 sensors use the Pt 100 position while Pt 500 sensors use the Pt 1000 position 142 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS B 3 Using a 4 way RTD sensor with an RTD input module 1 Connect the 4 sensor cables to the RTD module as shown on the diagram 2 Set the Wire switch to the 4 Wire position on the module 3 Select a sensor type us
67. n a user defined method is selected the logging device section of the dialog is visible to enable the user to define the logging device Example DTI DI 1050 ASC300 ASM 80x or manual See D U T read parameters Section 8 7 1 Page 82 for a description of all parameters When all parameters and logger information are keyed click the Ok button to save the information 80 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 8 5 Copy a User defined method Click on the button and the JOFRACAL prompts the user for an identification name Enter new read method ID Knew identification 0 x Enter new Read method ID ID X cance Follow the same instructions as if creating a new User defined method 8 6 Deleting a D U T reading method Only User defined methods may be deleted from the list Select the reading method you wish to delete then click the delete Delete button JOFRACAL will ask the user to confirm the deletion x 2 Delete the curent Readmethod record Click Yes Ja to confirm deletion 127512 03 10 05 2011 81 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 8 7 D U T read parameters 8 7 1 General parameters Resolution Resolution 001 E Use the resolution control to set the decimals for the calibration D U T measurement The resolution can be set to 1 default 0 1 0 01 or 0 001 however options depend upon the calibrator or logger used for reading Convert to temperature v Conv
68. n the page tab 26 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS The 5 main areas of JOFRACAL Device Maintenance Test device database and calibration history Calibration Setup Select a device set up and run a calibration Upload Download Up download offline calibrations and maintain reference sensor database Scheduler Earmark devices due for calibration Calibrating Online calibrating Exit Not visible during online calibration amp Note that the Calibrating page tab replaces the Exit during online calibration 127512 03 10 05 2011 27 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 3 DEVICE MAINTENANCE Device maintenance dialog ofra al Current user Master user a Program Database Heip Calibration setup CR Upload Download Scheduler F Exit E es __ New _ Delete co Certificates 3 Last col date 17 05 2004 10 38 50 Calib cycle 12 Next cal date 17052005 Prog 1007 Device Id RTD 3 Schema 3 cest 5 Cal date 1706 2004 10 39 50 View amp print Schema 3 cest 3 Status As Found Work onder Result Pars Device hestory Procedure Id 33836 Calibration tolerance span OOH Delete certificate 36 00 37 00 38 00 Tolerance spon Deviation up Deviation down The device maintenance allows the user to maintain and view the test instrument database The user can create copy delete and edit a test device See Section 3 3 Page 36
69. nize the history graph with zoom drag and pan functions Select caibration point You can define the axis settings and zoom on areas of ot interest This provides a numeric list of all the calibration temperatures on the graph Use this list to select a specific calibration temperature 5 and view all the measured values at this temperature for 80 00 the sensor Deviation 127512 03 10 05 2011 35 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 3 3 Edit a test device Device under test data form contains the properties of a test device instrument Edit test device properties Maintenance Device under test DUT Device ID EEE fel Manufacturer Meek ute Category oe Serial No pti00 12 Device type Rtd hd At sensor Subtype P100 90 385 Temperature range AA Output type Native default 5 Min 3200 F Max 75200 F RD es ed Input wires 4 wire Pass Fail criteria 02 dg 0 90 Calibration n Last certifcate No 8 auto_48 Last certificate 21 04 2004 z Calibration interval 12 gt months p as Factory Scheduled B gt Eastern site Test setup test sl Department Procedure Switch proc i gt Electronic Certificate note Sections t Max 30 gt R amp D characters Notes 7 o f Ok X Cancel g ad Changes can only be made by a user with MASTER access 36 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 3 3 1
70. og panel ranrnnnnnnnnnrvnnnnnnrvnnrnerrennnnn 136 14 6 5 Close and save the conversion details xx 137 14 7 Export certificate database rrrrnrnnnrnrnnnnnrrvrrrnnrrernnnerrennnnn 138 127512 03 10 05 2011 11 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 1 INTRODUCTION This manual contains installation and operating instructions for JOFRA WINDOWS CALIBRATION PROGRAM JOFRACAL The program was developed by AMETEK Denmark A S Gydevang 32 34 DK 3450 Aller d Denmark Tel 45 48 16 80 00 Fax 45 48 16 80 80 12 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 1 1 General information The JOFRACAL program is designed to perform temperature tests and to calibrate temperature sensors using JOFRA equipment with RS 232 and USB communication ports The software comes on a USB memory stick with update downloads available from the AMETEK home page Knowledge of the JOFRA equipment and system to be tested is essential in order to obtain the maximum benefit from this program Knowledge of Windows programs in general is an advantage Warranty Use of the product remains the full responsibility of the user and AMETEK Denmark A S offers no warranty and is under no obligation in relation to this product In addition AMETEK Denmark A S cannot be held responsible for any damage which may occur in connection with the use of this product including loss of earnings loss of profit loss of data
71. on 11 Page 97 4 1 Select a test device for calibration First step is to select the devices to be calibrated Click on the Select devices button highlighted by the yellow arrow in the below picture 38 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Initial screen calibration setup am warapase pep Device maintenance TET C Upload Download Scheduler F Exit Setup and run calibration Selected devices for calibration Run onine calbration C Save as a workorder Calibration overview The JOFRACAL Search dialog is displayed See Section 12 Page 106 for details on the search dialog After selecting a device JOFRACAL returns to the setup pages Calibration setup after selecting a device Selected devices for calibration ID Serial No Type Output PT100 eserve pt100 12 PH00 Ohms Remove device Clear list Properties Cable connnection info Selected Setup components amp Run online calibration C Save as a workorder Setu p Cable connecbon for Sensor under test Cable connecbon for A5232 m Communication JOFRA Computer Cable connection for Ref sensor ATCB run x z 127512 03 10 05 2011 39 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS FE Note the 2 extra vertical tabs now displayed Test setup scenario and procedures In this case the device in question has been assigned a setup routine seen by the graphic scenario s
72. or Resolution The maximum temperature resolution displayed on the calibrator Load compensation Activate Dynamic load compensation DLC feature RTC only Calibration notes This field may be used to enter a comment about sensor usage maximum 240 characters Not displayed on the certificate Certificate note This field may be used to enter a certificate comment maximum 29 characters 54 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 5 6 Source function properties This area gives the user a quick insight regarding the calibrators functionality The information shows if the calibrator in question has the following function capabilities Source functions Source properties Internal sensor YES Reference input YES RS5232 connection i Workorder TES Load compensation TES Available test input T C YES ohms YES m YES Volts Module Switch TESS 127512 03 10 05 2011 55 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 6 TRUE READING METHOD The true reading method is one of the four main elements of a Calibration test setup and is called from the Calibration Setup page The purpose of this form is to define how the true reference temperature is to be measured It is important that the True reading method is defined before the device under test reading method because it directly affects the available reading methods for the Test device True reading method dialog True reference read method Resolut
73. or recovery of lost data loss of goodwill and other similar incidental or consequential damage or loss e Technical assistance Please contact the distributor if you require technical assistance 1 2 Hardware requirements JOFRACAL can communicate with the following JOFRA equipment and has the following requirements from the PC 127512 03 10 05 2011 13 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 1 2 1 J OFRA calibrators amp models JOFRA calibrators e SE Series e SE Series with external tower e CTC Series e MTC Series e ATC Series e TC Series e ETC Series e RTC Series e PTC Series JOFRA model e DTI 1000 amp 100 DT1I050 ASC300 ASC300 R ASM 80x A ASM 80x B 14 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 1 2 2 PCs minimum hardware requirements e Intel Pentium ll 1 4 GHz processor e 128MB RAM 256MB recommended e 512MB free disk space on hard disk 1GB recommended prior to installation e Standard VGA 800x600 256 colours 1024x768 recommended e USB port e One or more free RS 232 serial and USB ports if using devices requiring RS 232 communication 1 2 3 PCs minimum software requirements e Microsoft Windows ME Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 7 32bit e System fonts MS Sans Serif and Arial 1 3 Installing JOFRACAL The JOFRACAL program is supplied on a USB stick and comes complete with its own installation program Future upgrades available fo
74. prompts the user for an identification name Enter new True ID ew identification Enter new ID ow fox Xene E Enter the new ID and Click Uk A new empty form is displayed pd eee x Select tes J i Delete Copy 1 True reference read method Resolution 0 01 v Device Manufacturer Calibration dates Last calibration date N A v Serial No i Calibration interval every 112 months Max Decimals 3 Logging type Manual v Quick connect Certificate note Max 30 characters General notes Max 240 characters o x cancel 58 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS True method dialog becomes visible to enable the user to define the logging device DTI DTI050 ASC300 ASM 80x or manual See True read parameters Section 6 7 Page 60 for a description of setting the dialog controls When all parameters and logger information are keyed click the Sf Ok button 6 5 Copy a User defined method Click on the button and the JOFRACAL prompts the user for an identification name Enter new True ID ioj xi Enter new True method ID ID 3 Cancel Follow the same instructions as if creating a new User defined method 6 6 Deleting a True reading method Only User defined methods may be deleted from the list Select the reading method you wish to delete then click the delete Delet
75. r which can be later uploaded to JOFRACAL The Reference sensor panel contains a link to the Reference sensor dialog where it is possible to up download sensor coefficients See Section 7 Page 65 A JOFRACAL Current user Program Database Help f Device maintenance N Calibration setup Upload Download Scheduler Bo Exit Upload Download Master use r Current workordets in calibrator Sensors list el Connect device Serial port 69 Sensor ID s AsF AsL GIES EET Device P a RIC e ATC pre DPC Used memory in calibrator Data transmisssion status Show workorders Delete a workorder 100 Reference sensor database Download or upload reference sensor coeficients to ATC DTI or ASC300 devices 88 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Note The user is prevented from leaving the Up Download page while the communication to the connected calibrator is open See Section 9 1 6 page 93 9 1 Work orders The calibrator can store up to 20 work orders When all the calibrator s memory is used it is necessary to remove delete some of the resident work orders before new ones can be downloaded 9 1 1 Creating a work order Defining a work order is the same as preparing and running an online calibration See Section 4 Page 38 with the exception that the user must select then click Save DTI Run online calibration f
76. r download on www jofra com s Simply insert the USB memory stick and execute the Autorun exe then follow the instructions on screen By default JOFRACAL is installed in the directory Default program folderJOFRACAL and an icon automatically appears on the Program s menu If you want to install the program manually the USB also contains a SETUP EXE file in the Jofracal folder 127512 03 10 05 2011 15 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 1 3 1 DotNet Famework The JOFRACAL software requires Microsoft NET FRAMEWORK SP1 which is installed if not already found on the PC 1 3 2 RTC PTC USB driver The RTC and PTC series calibrators required a driver to communicate with JOFRACAL This driver is installed automatically during the installation of JOFRACAL Note when installing on Microsoft Windows ME Microsoft Windows XP Window 7 you must have Administrator s privileges If not please contact your local System Administrator 1 4 Reinstalling JOFRACAL The installation program detects whether JOFRACAL is already installed on the PC If already installed you will have the option to repair the current installation or remove it Repairing the installation will overwrite the installation program files Uninstalling remove option JOFRACAL will only delete the program files Databases are not deleted nor are they overwritten if reinstalled to the same location If a complete reinstallation is required including databases
77. r the actual calibration J OFRACAL scheduler page Piel Program Database Help Ai Device maintenance N Calibration setup ia Upload Download Scheduler F Exit Scheduler Device list Eek flag i J Device ID Type Last calibrated Calibration due Location a Manual Read 18 05 2004 18 05 2005 East Department 4 Electronic E _ Show scheduled RTD 1 PH00 17 05 2004 17 05 2005 E ast Department Electronic E RTD1F Pt100 30 04 2004 30 04 2005 East Department 4 Electronic v RTD 2 Pt100 17 05 2004 17 05 2005 East Department 4 Electronic E Remove selected RTD 2a Pti00 17 05 2004 17 05 2005 East Department 4 Electronic C RTD 3 Pt100 17 05 2004 17 05 2005 East Department 4 producktion C Remove all devices RTD mA PH00 06 05 2004 06 05 2005 E ast Department 4 Electronic C Rtd olts PH00 05 05 2004 05 05 2005 E ast Department 4 Electronic v Print listed devices Rd volts0 12 PH100 10 05 2004 10 05 2005 E ast Department 4 Electronic a Switch Switch 26 04 2004 26 04 2005 d E TC volts Thermocouple 05 05 2004 05 05 2005 i E Test RTD Manual Read 05 05 2004 05 05 2005 East Department 4 Electronic E aaa PH100 N A N A H ti State No errors 94 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 10 1 Selecting devices To select devices from the Test device database click the button which opens the JOFRACAL search dialog See Section 106 Page 12 S
78. rogram Database Help System configuration Logon The system configuration dialog consists of 5 main areas Company information Certificate configuration User registration Temperature Miscellaneous System setup menu w JofraCal system configuration OI x System configuration p Company information di User registration S Miscellaneous amp Temperature amp Certificate configuration These options are described in the following sections 14 1 Company information Click Company information to edit company information 127512 03 10 05 2011 121 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS System setup company information s JofraCal system configuration oj x System configuration J OK Q Miscellaneous amp Temperature amp Certificate configuration 3 Company information BB User registration Company information Company name oe Company logo Working instructions AME EK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Stretch logo Clear logo C WofraCal AmetekLog bmp There are three main parameters 14 1 1 Company name The name is inserted at the top of all new certificates 14 1 2 Working instructions Working instructions are inserted on all new certificates immediately below the company name The field may be used to enter general information 14 1 3 Company Logo This inserts a logo in the top right hand corner of your certificates The logo
79. rrrnnnnnn 82 REIN 82 Convert to temperature rrrrranrrrrnrnnrrrvrrnnrrvnnnnnnnnnn 82 Cold junction compensation rrrnrnnrnvvrnnnvrrvnnnnnneenr 82 8 7 2 ASM 80x as Logging device parameters 83 8 7 3 Logging device parameters rrrnnrrrrnnnnrnrnnnrnnnnnennnn 83 Manufacturer rarrranrrnnrrnanrrnnnevnrrnnnnrnnrrnnanennnrnnnnennne 83 Serial number rrrnrarnrarnornnnnernnnnnrnnannennnaneennannennnnne 83 Logging TVD JR 84 Calbr iond les i shcteicsnetueptateceddat cette n 84 Channel Device Setup rrranrrrnnnnnnnrvrrnnnnrnnrnnnnnnn 85 RESOU EN NE 85 NOE 85 Certificate note r rrrrrrrnnrrrvrrnnnrrvrrannrvrnrnnensennnnsnnnn 85 8 8 Synchronizing logging devices rrrrrnnnrrnrannnernrnnnrvrnnnnnrrnnnnnn 85 9 UPLOAD DOWNLOAD Auen kes 88 9T Wiker 89 9 1 1 Creating a work Order rrrrrnrrrrnnnrrrrrnnrrvrnrrernnnnrennnn 89 9 1 2 The work order liSt rrronnernnnennnnrnrarrnnnnnennnnnnnnennnre 89 9 1 3 Connecting to the Temperarure calibrator 90 9 1 4 Current work orders in calibrator srrrrrrnnnrrennnnn 91 127512 03 10 05 2011 7 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 10 11 NG EE eer ee 91 FO 1G ve 91 9 1 5 Up downloading work Orders cssscceeeeeeeeees 92 9 1 6 Disconnecting the calibrator Up Download 93 9 2 Reference Sensor ccccccecccceeeccesceceeeecceeeceeeeseeessesesseeeens 93
80. s possible to create or assign an existing calibration setup definition from within the Edit test device dialog Test setup RTD ref input Click on the select E button to define the Test setup See Section 4 page 38 100 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 11 3 Defining a test device Procedure It is possible to create or assign an existing procedure definition from within the Edit test device dialog Procedure 36 39 36 CI Click on the select button to define the temperature steps See Section 4 3 page 45 11 4 Defining a device type Every test device has the following properties which completely describe its attributes Category Tempera v Device type Atd v Sub type P100 301385 v Output ype DefaultOhms v Category There are 3 fields of measuring JOFRACAL will work in e Temperature See temp definitions Section 11 4 1page 102 e Pressure See JOFRACAL pressure manual e Signal Not implemented Each category offers a different set of Device type options as do different device types offering a different set of Sub types and output unit options Details of all the different Types Subtypes and output options can be found below 127512 03 10 05 2011 101 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Note Only temperature is implemented in JOFRACAL version 1 0 11 4 1 Temperature device definitions Temperature Types There are 4 categories of temperature sensors
81. series with more than 25 models and temperature ranges from 90 to 1205 C 130 to 2200 F JOFRA Pressure Instruments Convenient electronic systems ranging from 1 to 1000 bar multiple choices of pressure ranges pumps and accuracies fully temperature compensated for problem free and accurate field use JOFRA Signal Instruments Process signal measurement and simulation for easy control loop calibration and measurement tasks from handheld field instruments to laboratory reference level bench top instruments JOFRA Marine Instruments A complete range of calibration equipment for temperature pressure and signal approved for marine use FP Temperature Sensors A complete range of temperature sensors for industrial and marine use M amp G Pressure Testers Pneumatic floating ball or hydraulic piston dead weight testers with accuracies to 0 015 of reading M amp G Pumps Pressure generators from small pneumatic bicycle style pumps to hydraulic pumps generating up to 1 000 bar AMETEK TEST amp CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Headquarters AMETEK Denmark A S Gydevang 32 34 3450 Aller d Denmark Tel 45 4816 8000 ametekQametek dk Sales amp Service Europe Asia Africa Middle East and South America Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2010 by AMETEK Inc www ametek com All rights reserved www jofra com Sales amp Service Offices AMETEK Mansfield amp
82. set to 45 C When the source and the sensor under test are stable the true temperature is 45 0 C and the sensor reads 46 2 C The tolerance is calculated as 1 of 45 07 0 8 i e 0 77 C 0 8 C 1 6 C If the absolute difference between the measured temperature and the true temperature is greater than the tolerance the Pass Fail field will be set to Fail In this case however the difference is 46 2 C 45 0 C 1 2 C i e less than the tolerance of 1 6 C and the Pass Fail field is set to Pass 127512 03 10 05 2011 99 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Notes This field may be used to enter a comment about sensor usage maximum 240 characters Not displayed on the certificate Certificate note This field may be used to enter a certificate comment maximum 29 characters Sensor location tags Each test device has 3 location parameters to the identification and search process The operator determines how many location levels are implemented These are optional The explanatory location labels can be changed in the System Setup see section 14 4 1 page 129 Minimum maximum temperature This is used to specify the sensors admissible temperature range When the calibration procedure is set up JOFRACAL controls whether the given test temperatures are admissible i e whether the temperatures are within the temperature ranges of the sensor and the source 11 2 Defining a test device calibration setup It i
83. te of calibration is automatically inserted in this field when JOFRACAL has calibrated a sensor Any date entered manually will be overwritten when JOFRACAL performs a new calibration using the sensor The field may be left empty The current Windows date format is shown to the right of the field Last certificate number Last certifcate No Schema 3 cert 2 JOFRACAL automatically inserts the certificate number of the last calibration Any text entered will be overwritten when JOFRACAL performs a new calibration using the sensor 98 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Calibration interval Calibration interval B months Scheduled Test setup Procedure Certificate note Define how often the test device should be calibrated by selecting the interval months from the dropdown list JOFRACAL uses the interval together with the last calibration date to warn uses of outdated test devices Scheduled Check the control to mark the test device as scheduled Pass Fail criterion The Pass Fail criterion is shown as two fields The first is a percentage deviation calculated on the basis of the measured values the second is an absolute temperature deviation The permitted tolerance is the sum of these two tolerance values The tolerance is used to determine the state of the Pass Fail field on certificates Example The Pass Fail criterion is specified as 1 7 rdg 0 8 C The source is
84. the old installation folder must be deleted manually or reinstalled to another location 1 5 Converting the AmeCal Temperature Database It is possible to use data from the existing AmeCal Temperature database with the new JOFRACAL software 16 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Before an AmeCal Temperature database can be used with JOFRACAL it must be converted See Database conversion program Most data from the AmeCal database is converted including Test devices their relevant history and certificate information Source information Procedures System configuration 1 6 Connecting JOFRACAL to a JOFRA device 1 6 1 RS232 communication JOFRACAL can be connected to a JOFRA ATC CTC ITC CTC MTC ETC SE calibrator and or JOFRA DTI DTI050 ASC300 ASM 80x using a serial connection RS232 port The JOFRA device must therefore be equipped with a serial communication port The device should be connected to a free serial port on the PC please refer to the PC manual for further information regarding the location and appearance of serial ports Use the serial cable supplied with the device 1 6 2 USB Universal serial bus communication JOFRACAL can be connected to any JOFRA RTC PTC calibrator via a USB port The very first time a specific RTC PTC is connected to a PC Windows will require the usb driver to be installed This process is the same as any other Plug and play device 127512 03 10 05
85. tificate Number rrrrannrnnnnnnvnrnnnenrnnnrnnnnrr 125 14 2 5 Certificate translation c cccccccescceesseeeeseeeeeeeees 125 14 2 6 Translate certificate textS rrrrnnnnnrrvrrrnrrnvnnnnnr 125 14 2 7 Translation BD6 a4averemevess ene 125 14 2 8 Certificate output defaults rrrrrrnnrrrrrrnnrrrvnnnnn 126 14 3 Default measure units rrrrannrnnnnnnnnnvnnnnrnrnrrnnnnnnnnenennnnrnnnnenn 126 14 3 1 Default temperature measuring unit 08 127 14 3 2 Default pressure engineering unit rrrnnrnnnnnnennn 127 14 3 3 Storage temperature rrrrrrrvrrnnrrvvrrnnervrrrnnerrennnnn 128 14 3 4 Mains frequency cccccccccseeeeceeeeceeeesseeeeseeeaaees 128 14 4 Miscellane0us rrnnnnnnnnnrnnnnennnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnanennnnennnnnnnnnnrnnnnen 128 14 4 1 User defined sensor location labels rxxxs0s 129 14 4 2 DTI resolution message rrrrrrnnvnvnrrnnervrnnnnrrrennnnn 130 14 4 3 Calibration Uncertainty information 006 131 14 4 4 Language selection rrrnnnrrnrnnrrnnnnernrrennnnrvvnnrnnnre 131 VS VETT AAN 132 14 6 Database Conversion program ccccseeccesseeeeeeseeeeeeeaeees 132 14 6 1 Selecting the Amecal Temperature database 133 14 6 2 Selecting the JOFRACAL database 068 134 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 14 6 3 Running the conversion rarrrrnnrnvvrrnnnnvnrrnnerennnn 135 14 6 4 Conversion l
86. time access to JOFRACAL ccceeeeeeeeees 18 Le FOG 20 1 9 Uninstalling JOFRACAL rrrnnrrnnnrornrnnnrrnnnnnrrennnnnrrnnnnnnsnnnnnnnne 20 1 10 Program structure for JOFRAGAL rrrrnrnnrnrvrnnnnnornrnnnnernnnnere 20 1 11 Database management ccccssccccseceecsseeesseeeeseeeeseneeeeas 21 1 11 1 To create a new database rrrrernnrrvrnnnrrrnnnrrennnrr 23 1 11 2 To select a database rrrrrnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnnrnrnnnrennnnrr 23 2 HOW TO SELECT A USER i mrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnunennn 24 2 1 Super USES cccceccccseececceseeeceeeeecseueeesauseessuseessaneeessaeeessaaees 24 22 NONA 25 293 10 8 USO EEE 25 127512 03 10 05 2011 3 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 2 4 Program default user NAMES rarrnnnnnvrrnnnnrennnrrrrnnnrrennnerennnere 25 5 MN 25 3 DEVICE MAINTENANCGE neenrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnunennr 28 3 1 View a test device rrrrrrrrrnrnnrrrrnnnrrnrnnnrnvnnnrnrnnrrenrnnsrnnnsnennnnnee 28 3 1 1 Device summary details rrrrrnnrrnnnnrrrnnnrrrnnnnrennnnr 29 3 1 2 Calibration certificates amp history cece 29 3 1 3 Viewing a certificate rrrrarrrnnnrrnnrrrnnnrrvnnnrvnnnrnnnre 30 3 1 4 Delete certificate rrrrnrrrrnrrrvnrrrrrrrrrrnrrvvnnrvvnnrrnnnre 33 3 2 View SON nesen peak 34 33 o ges 0 01 EE 36 3 3 1 Test device properties rrrrrrrerrnnnervnenvvvvnnnernnenernnnn 37 3 3 2 Defining
87. ture or measured unit If manual reading has been selected the corresponding field will be shown as Manual JOFRACAL retrieves data from the devices approximately once every second A change in for example the calibrator switch input will therefore be displayed by JOFRACAL up to one second later 13 10 Temperature steps At the beginning of every temperature step JOFRACAL sets the source to the specified Set temperature and if applicable to the specified slope rate When using a manual source Source type set to Other source in scenario the system will display a window which reminds the user to set the correct temperature Calibration continues with the next temperature step when the following criteria have been met e The true temperature Read or True depending on True read method fulfils the stability criterion specified in the calibration procedure See section 4 3 page 45 If Manual reading is selected in the scenario the temperature will be considered stable when a temperature has been entered manually using Press when stable If the source is a JOFRA calibrator an additional criteria must be met The calibrator Read temperature must stay within the specified temperature tolerance of the calibrator type 127512 03 10 05 2011 119 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS e The sensor under test temperature Sensor fulfils the stability criterion specified in the calibration procedure See section 4 3 page 45 Th
88. ummary below the device list There are 4 control buttons on the device selection page I Select device s for calibration Remove device Remove the device currently highlighted from list Clear list Remove all selected devices from list Properties View the properties of the device currently highlighted See Section 11 Page 97 for details on the test device dialog 4 2 Defining the calibration test setup scenario The second stage of setting up a calibration is defining the test environment A test setup method can be defined and saved then later assigned to any other test device in the database The Test setup can actually be first assigned in the Edit Test device Dialog when first creating the Test device See Section 11 2 Page 100 or later here in the Calibration setup 40 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Test setup page Calibration setup Setup and run calibration SetupID RTC DtiInputOnSource gt Dekte ag 2 Source I Other RTC 1568 RTC 156 B 574364 00001 I COM7 RIC 156 B 57 2 en Not in use Source 2 g A AS Reference input on master w EE 541118 00 541118 00 i A D U T Read RTD input on master m g D e Required serial communication ports are defined to the right of each component If an ASM 80x is used as a relay together with a DTI ASC300 RTC PTC or ATC input then an extra comport control appears at the bottom for the ASM 80x
89. utput defaults Set the default output for when the calibration is complete and the certificate is generated Save acopy in PDF format and select the location Save the online graph file end copy to the printer Export certificate data to text file The export function creates a semi colon separated file which can be imported to Microsoft Excel or Access 14 3 Default measure units FEE E ERE EERE EERE ESSE EEE EERE EID ESOS E REESE EE EEE EE EEEE SEES EEEEEEEEEEE EEE EEEE EEE EEEEES SEES EEE EEEEEEEEESEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SEES EEE EE Click on the be Default measure units I page tab in system setup to edit the measuring related parameters for temperature and pressure 126 10 05 2011 127512 03 The window contains the following parameters AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS System setup Default measuring units Defaut temperature unit Measuring unit C Celcius Device storage temperature 35 Mr C F Fahrenheit C K Kelvin Default pressure engineering unit Select the default engineering Select unit hPa pressure unit 14 3 1 Default temperature measuring unit JOFRACAL incorporates the following three temperature units Celsius C Fahrenheit F Kelvin K 14 3 2 Default pressure engineering unit Select the preferred pressure unit from the below list Bar MBar PSI Pa MPa HPa KPa kgcm2 cmH204C cmH2020C mH204C mH2020C mmHg0C inHgO0C inH204C 127512 03 10 0
90. vice section of the D U T read dialog Logging device Manufacturer Ametek 4 S Calibration dates Serial No Last calibration date 16 11 2005 ha Logging method DTI 1000 Quick connect Calibration interval every 12 months Select input channel on dti C Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel device setup Certificate note Synchronize channels devices Device Channel assignment complete Manufacturer The logger manufacturer is displayed on the certificate Serial number The logger serial number is displayed on the certificate 127512 03 10 05 2011 83 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Logging type Select the device type from the drop down list The device list contains the names of loggers known to JOFRACAL and can communicate via RS 232 serial port Select Manual if device is other than a DTI ASC or ASM 80x x Decimals 3 Jging type sp v Quick cx ttificate note Max 30 neral notes If the logging device DTI DT 1050 ASC or ASM 80x is connected via an RS 232 it is possible to use the Quick connect to retrieve the type and serial number of the device See Section 6 8 Page 64 Note When a DTI is the selected logging device the Synchronize channels test device is used to select the input channel on the DTI However when an ASM 80x is used as an add on to the DTI the following control appears to determine the input channel connected to the ASM 80x while the Synchronize channels test d
91. vious defined comments from the dropdown list To define a new uncertainty description click on the Add button Uncertainty description l p Enter new uncertainty text ID X Cancel Type in the new description and click OK 14 4 4 Language selection Select language JOFRACAL is now available in several languages The available languages are restricted by the licence which is downloaded on installation Select the desired language from the available languages in the dropdown list Default is English 127512 03 10 05 2011 131 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS 14 5 User registration Click onthe W User registration page tab in system setup to define users ID name and Password Check the Master access to allow the user full access to JOFRACAL User details User list Master v User ID Master User name Password 14 6 Database Conversion program The database conversion program converts an existing Amecal Temperature database MSACCESS to a JOFRACAL database Client dataset based database CDS files This is done using the conversion program that is installed together with JOFRACAL 1 Click Start 2 Select Programs 3 Select JOFRACAL 4 Select Database conversion 132 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Database conversion program ASER conversion Amecal gt JofraCal Dl xi JofraCal database conversion Source Amecal Temperature
92. vnnnrenrnnennnsne 60 6 7 1 General parameters rrrrrrrrrrrrrnnrrrrvrnnrrrvrrnnnrrvnnnnn 60 HEIN 60 Set follows true arrrrrnnrnerrannrnrnnnnonnannenrannrnnnnnnennnnne 60 6 7 2 Logging device parameters rrnrrrrnrnnrrvrnnrerrnnrrennnn 61 Manufacturer rrrrarrnnnnrnanrnnnnnvarrnnnnrnanennnnnnnnrnnnnnnnne 61 Sena UMD gt rarae Ed 61 127512 03 10 05 2011 5 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS LOC CUNO YO Oane ENN 61 Calibration dates rrronrrerrnnrorrnnnronnnnnonrannrnnnnnnennnnne 62 Reference channel no ccccccceeceseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 62 RC SO HOI OU EEE 62 NOE ee 62 GEM CANS WO NE N 63 6 8 Quick connect to logging device rrrrrnnnrrvrvrrrnnnrrvvnrvnnnnneenn 64 7 REFERENCE SENSORS Vensanmeaa 65 7 1 Selecting a Reference sensor rrvrrnnrnvrvrnnnnvnvrnnnnennnnenrennnnn 66 7 2 New reference sensor from device rrrranrrrrnrrrrvrnrrevrnnnrnnnnrr 66 7 3 Copy reference Sensor rrrnrnrnnrannnvrrrnnnnvnrrnnnrrnrnnensennnnsssnnnnnn 67 7 4 Delete reference Sensor rrrnrrnnrrnnnnrnnnrnnnnenanennennnarennnnennnennn 68 7 5 Reference sensor properties rrrervranrrnnnnnrrnnnnenvnunernnnnnnennnne 68 Manufacturer ae eee 68 Se IOI EE EN 68 Reference sensor type ccccsecccsseeceeeeeceeeeceeseseueeseeeesseeeens 68 Calibration AEG 69 Minimum maximum temperature rrrrarrrvnnrrvrrnnrrerrnrrennnvnen 69 Notes 69 EN 69 7 6 Sensor paramet
93. y click the OK or Cancel buttons 7 7 3 Downloading D load Click the TT button to download parameters to the currently connected device 72 10 05 2011 127512 03 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS Confirm download Information i Download data to calibrator After confirmation is received JOFRACAL begins to send the sensor data to the device JOFRACAL then informs the user when download is complete Successful download CT x G The sensor parameters hawe been downloaded Click the J button to upload sensor parameters from the connected device useraction ed Overwrite the current sensor parameters 127512 03 10 05 2011 73 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS After confirmation is received JOFRACAL begins to load sensor data up from the device 7 7 5 Default values Default Click on _Defauts button to load the default values of the display parameter type Example If tables are selected then the default table values are loaded 7 7 6 Calculate coefficients The Caleute button in the Tables parameter page is used to generate Van Dusen or ITS 90 coefficients based on the data found in the table grid The user Is prompted for information in the following form Calculate sensor coefficients AE the sensor alpha consta Ioj x Valid between 0 00385 to 0 00392 alpha fe IT5 90 x Cancel C Cvi The user must choose which set of temperature calculation coefficients are to
94. ype calibrators Manual Read Manual test devices only Dti available channel Use the available channel on the same DTI defined in the True reading method Whether these options are available depend upon the function properties of the selected Source 1 Section 5 6 page 55 8 2 User defined methods See True read User defined methods Section 6 2 page 57 8 3 Selecting a D U T reading method Select fasc 2 Use the drop down list of previously defined reading method The methods listed are directly dependent upon the Source 1 and True reading method 8 4 Creating a user defined method Click on the button and the JOFRACAL prompts the user for an identification name 127512 03 10 05 2011 19 AMETEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS New read method ID lol Enter new Read method ID mf X Conca Enter the new ID and Click A new empty form is displayed and ready for editing Select EE New Dete Device under test reading method Read method settings Resolution 10 1 x V Convert to temperature Certificate note Max 30 characters Logging device Manufacturer Ametek Denmark A S Calibration dates Serial No 521902 00002 Last calibration date 16 11 2008 Logging method ASM 80x B vi Quick connect Calibration interval every 12 months Channel device setup Certificate note Synchronize channels devices Device Channel assignment complete Ok x Cancel Whe
95. z Serial No OTN 000 943682 Calibration interval every fi 2 S months Max Decimals 3 Logging type DT11000 Quick connect Certificate note Reference channel no 2 v Max 30 characters No of channels 2 General notes Max 240 characters Manufacturer The logger manufacturer is displayed on the certificate Serial number The logger serial number is displayed on the certificate Logging type Select the device type from the drop down list The device list contains the names of logging devices known to JOFRACAL and can communicate via RS 232 serial port Select Manual if device is other than a DTI DTI050 ASC300 or ASM 80x 127512 03 10 05 2011 61 TEK CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS ix Decimals 3 Jging type ea v Quick cx rtificate note Max 30 neral notes If the logging device DTI DTI050 ASC or ASM 80x is connected via an RS 232 it is possible to use the Quick connect to retrieve the type and serial number of the device See Section 6 8 Page 64 Warning Only the Asm 80x B models can be selected as a true reference source and is read directly by JOFRACAL Calibration dates The date the logger was last calibrated and the interval between calibrations Reference channel no Reference channelno fi Ifthe logger has more than 1 input channel then No of channels 24 the reference channel needs to be defined e g DTI or ASM 80x Please note when an ASM 80x

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