Altek Model 934 Milliamp Voltage Loop Calibrator Manual
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9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RANGES MILLIVOLTS - mV Choose mV to display directly in millivolts DC. Use 0 to 100 millivolts to check recorder or analyzer inputs. SOURCE from 0.00 to 999.90 mVDC. In READ the 934 autoranges between -999.90 to +999.90 millivolts and -99.990 to +99.990 VDC. ENGINEERING UNITS - ENG. UNIT Choose ENG. UNIT to match the display of the instrument being calibrated (see page 10 for instructions). Any span in mA, mV or V in Source or Read can be scaled to display a maximum of between -90000 to +90000 with 0 to three digits to the right of the decimal point. CHANGING BATTERIES Low battery is indicated by BAT on the LCD Display. Approximately 4 Hours of operation remain before the LCD goes blank and the Model 934 shuts itself down. Turn the 934 off, loosen the three captive screws securing the battery compartment cover. The six “AA” batteries are easily removed and replaced (alkaline supplied and recommended). Replace the battery compartment cover, tighten the screws and turn on when ready to use. 36 MODEL 934 RANGES AND ACCURACIES SPECIFICATIONS Source mA & Simulate 2-Wire Transmitter1 mA LOW HIGH ACROSS2 LOW2 HIGH2OUTPUT LIMIT LIMIT 100 OHM LIMIT LIMIT 24.000mA 23.995 24.005 (2.4000V 2.3995 2.4005) 20.000 19.996 20.004 (2.0000 1.9996 2.0004) 12.000 11.997 12.003 (1.2000 1.1997 1.2003) 4.000 3.998 4.002 (0.4000 0.3998 0.4002) 0.000 -0.002 0.002 (0.0000 -0.0002 0.0002) Source % 4-20 mA & Simulate 2-Wire Transmitter1 %4-20mA LOW HIGH ACROSS2 LOW2 HIGH2 OUTPUT LIMIT LIMIT 100 OHM LIMIT LIMIT125.00% 23.995 24.005 (2.4000V 2.3995 2.4005) 100.00 19.996 20.004 (2.0000 1.9996 2.0004) 50.00 11.997 12.003 (1.2000 1.1997 1.2003) 0.00 3.998 4.002 (0.4000 0.3998 0.4002) -25.00 -0.002 0.002 (0.0000 -0.0002 0.0002) Source % DP Flow & Simulate 2-Wire Transmitter %FLOW LOW HIGH ACROSS2 LOW2 HIGH2 OUTPUT LIMIT LIMIT 100 OHM LIMIT LIMIT100.00%DP 19.996 20.004 (2.0000V 1.9996 2.0004) 50.00 7.997 8.003 (0.8000 0.7997 0.8003) 0.00 3.998 4.002 (0.4000 0.3998 0.4002) Power & Measure 2- Wire Transmitters mA LOW HIGH ACROSS2 LOW2 HIGH2 OUTPUT LIMIT LIMIT 100 OHM LIMIT LIMIT 24.000mA 23.995 24.005 (2.4000V 2.3995 2.4005) 20.000 19.996 20.004 (2.0000 1.9996 2.0004) 12.000 11.997 12.003 (1.2000 1.1997 1.2003) 4.000 3.998 4.002 (0.4000 0.3998 0.4002) 0.000 -0.002 0.002 (0.0000 -0.0002 0.0002)
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING ENGINEERING UNITS Scale the display of the Model 934 to match the display of the instrument being checked. Any span in mA, mV or V in Source or Read can be scaled to display between a maximum of -90000 to +90000 with zero to three digits to the right of the decimal. The previously stored Engineering units can be recalled by using the following procedure without turning the knob. 1) Press & hold both theSTORE & RESET push- buttons for 1 second to enter the SETUP mode. The word SETUP will appear in the LCD and the words SOURCE and READ will alternately flash (shown as gray). Release both push-buttons. 2) Press the STORE push- button to select SOURCE or the RESET push-button to select READ. The words SETUP and SOURCE or READ will remain on the LCD and the previously selected function will flash. READ S E T U PSOURCE S E T U PSOURCE mA Diagrams show setting mA Source for 4 to 20mA scaled to 0.00 to 500.00 liters/hour. The display can be scaled to calibrate a reverse acting controller (4 mA = 100.0 and 20 mA = 0.0) or to check an indicator reading negative numbers (0 mA = -500.00 and 20 mA = +500.00). Hint: Source in Engineering units and fundamental units at the same time. Setup Source for one unit and Read for the other unit. Connect the Source and the Read wires together (in series for mA, in parallel for mV and V). 35 SPECIFICATIONS VOLTAGE SOURCE RANGES: 0.00 to 999.90 mVDC1 0.000 to 20.000 VDC2 Scaled Engineering Units (from -90000 to +90000 counts with up to three digits to the right of the decimal point) 1ACCURACY: ±(0.012% of Reading + 0.008% of 999.90 mV)2ACCURACY: ±(0.012% of Reading + 0.008% of 20.000 V) SOURCE CURRENT: > 24 mA SINK CURRENT: >16 mA from 1 to 5 VDC OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: < 0.2 Ohm LOAD RESISTANCE: > 3 Ohms SHORT CIRCUIT DURATION: Infinite OVERLOAD PROTECTION: Current limited to 50 mA nominal VOLTAGE READ RANGES: -99.990 to -0.999 VDC1 -999.90 to 999.90 mVDC2 0.999 to 99.990 VDC1 Scaled Engineering Units (from -90000 to +90000 counts with up to three digits to the right of the decimal point) 1ACCURACY: ±(0.012% of Reading + 0.008% of 99.900 V)2ACCURACY: ±(0.012% of Reading + 0.008% of 999.90 mV) INPUT RESISTANCE: 2 Meg Ohm nominal SOURCE RESISTANCE EFFECT: 0.01% error per 200 Ohms MAXIMUM VOLTAGE LIMIT: 120 Volts DC to 100 Hz AC
11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING ENGINEERING UNITS 3) Turn the knob (Digital pot) to scroll through the available functions. Each enabled function will flash on the LCD.“ ENG. UNIT” will appear as a choice for each SOURCE or READ function. Press the STOREor RESET push-button to proceed. 4) The word ZERO will appear in the top half of the LCD prompting you to enter the lowest value for the range in mA, V or mV that will be sourced or read. Turn the knob until the lowest value of your chosen range flashes in the top half of the LCD. Press the STOREor RESET push-button to continue. 5) The word SPAN will appear in the bottom half of the LCD prompting you to enter the highest value for the range in mA, V or mV that will be sourced or read. Turn the knob until the highest value of your chosen range flashes in the bottom half of the LCD. Press the STOREor RESET push-button to continue. S E T U PSOURCE mA ENG. UNIT mA ZEROS E T U P mA SPAN 4.000 0.000 mA ZEROS E T U P mA SPAN 4.000 20.000 34 SPECIFICATIONS 2-WIRE TRANSMITTER SIMULATOR RANGES: 3.000 to 24.000 mA -6.25 to 125.00% of 4 to 20 mA -25.0 to 111.8% of % DP Flow Scaled Engineering Units (from -90000 to +90000 counts with up to three digits to the right of the decimal point) ACCURACY: ±(0.012% of Reading + 0.008% of 24.000 mA) LOOP VOLTAGE LIMITS: Minimum, 3 VDC; Maximum 45 VDC OVERLOAD PROTECTION: Current limited to 25 mA MILLIAMP READ RANGES: -52.00 to -24.001 -24.000 to +24.000 mA2 24.00 to 52.00 mA1 -25.00 to 125.00% of 4 to 20 mA -50.0 to 111.8% of % DP Flow Scaled Engineering Units (from -90000 to +90000 counts with up to three digits to the right of the decimal point) 1ACCURACY: ±(0.012% of Reading + 0.008% of 52.00 mA) 2ACCURACY: ±(0.012% of Reading + 0.008% of 24.000 mA) INPUT IMPEDANCE: 25 Ohms VOLTAGE BURDEN: 0.2 V at 4 mA, 0.6 V at 20 mA, 1.4 V at 50 mA MEASURING ACROSS A DIODE: Add ±0.2% to specification from 0 to 20 mA (Diode 1N 914 or equivalent)
12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING ENGINEERING UNITS 6) You are now prompted by flashing zeros to enter the decimal point position for the engineering units you have chosen. Turn the knob until the decimal point appears in the location to match the resolution of the display on the instrument you will be calibrating (from zero to three digits to the right of the decimal point). Press the STORE or RESET push- button to continue. 7) The word ZERO and ENG. UNIT will appear in the top half of the LCD prompting you to enter the lowest value for the range in the units to match the display of the instrument being calibrated. Turn the knob until the lowest value of your chosen range flashes in the top half of the LCD. Press the STORE or RESET push- button to continue. S E T U PENG. UNIT S E T U P SPAN ENG. UNIT ZERO ENG. UNIT 0.00 0.00 0.00 33 SPECIFICATIONS MILLIAMP SOURCE RANGES: 0.000 to 24.000 mA -25.00 to 125.00% of 4 to 20 mA -50.0 to 111.8% of % DP Flow Scaled Engineering Units (from -90000 to +90000 counts with up to three digits to the right of the decimal point) ACCURACY: ±(0.012% of Reading + 0.008% of 24.000 mA) TYPICAL DRIVE CAPABILITY: 1200 Ohms @ 20.000 mA POWER TO DRIVE RECEIVER: nominal 24 VDC COMPLIANCE VOLTAGE: 0 to 285 Ohm load: 10V nominal 285 to 1200 Ohm load: 24V nominal OVERLOAD PROTECTION: Current limited to 25 mA POWER & MEASURE 2-WIRE TRANSMITTERS RANGES & ACCURACY: Same as for MILLIAMP SOURCE above OUTPUT CURRENT: up to 24.000 mA TYPICAL DRIVE CAPABILITY: 1200 Ohms @ 20 mA POWER TO EXTERNAL 2-WIRE TRANSMITTER: nominal 24 VDC OVERLOAD PROTECTION: Current limited to 25 mA
13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING ENGINEERING UNITS 8) The word SPAN and ENG. UNIT will appear in the bottom half of the LCD prompting you to enter the highest value for the range in the units to match the display of the instrument being calibrated. Turn the knob until the highest value of your chosen range flashes in the bottom half of the LCD. Press the STOREor RESET push-button to continue. 9) The Model 934 will now begin operating with the ranges and Engineering Units you have selected. If Engineering Units have been chosen for any Source function the HI & LO QUIK-CHEKs will automatically be updated with the units you have chosen. Refer to the sections for READ or SOURCE FUNCTIONS for further instructions. S E T U P SPAN ENG. UNIT ZERO ENG. UNIT ENG. UNITSOURCE ENG. UNITSOURCE 0.00 mA mA 500.00 0.00 500.00 HI LO 32 SPECIFICATIONS (Unless otherwise indicated, specifications are in ±% of Reading @ 23°C)GENERAL ACCURACY: ±(0.012% of Reading + 0.008% of Full Scale Reading) WARM UP TIME: 10 seconds to specified accuracy, 2 minutes to maximum accuracy TEMPERATURE EFFECT: ±0.008%/°C based on 23°C±25°C ISOLATION: 500 VDC between SOURCE & READ leads BATTERIES: Six “AA”, (R6) batteries (Alkaline supplied and recommended) BATTERY LIFE: MILLIAMP SOURCE & 2-WIRE MODES: Nominal 33 hours at 12 mA, 20 hours at 20 mA into 250 Ohm load OTHER FUNCTIONS: Nominal 40 hours AC ADAPTORS: Optional, nominal115 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz LOW BATTERY INDICATION: “BAT” indication on the display at approximately 4 hours left OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION: Protected to 120 Volts AC or DC in all ranges without fuses for 30 seconds OUTPUT NOISE: ≤ 1 LSD at frequencies less than 10 Hz NORMAL MODE REJECTION RATIO: 50 dB @ 50/60Hz COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO: Not applicable for battery operation. 120 dB @ 50/60 Hz with AC Adaptor OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -5 to +130°F (-20 to +55°C) STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE: -13 to +130°F (-25 to +55°C) RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 10 to 90%, non-condensing for 24 hours from 0 to 35°C OVERALL SIZE: 6 11/16 x 4 x 2 15/16 inches (170 x 102 x 75 mm) WEIGHT: 1lb, 9oz (0.709 kg) Accuracy of scaled ranges (% of 4 to 20 mA, %DP Flow, Engineering units) are based on the value of the fundamental units (mA , V or mV). Accuracies of the Source and Read ranges are independent. When Source and Read are connected together the accuracies are additive.
14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SOURCE MODE SOURCE 1) Move the POWER switch to ON 2) Press & hold both the STORE & RESET push-buttons for 1 second to enter the SETUP mode. The word SETUP will appear in the LCD and the words SOURCE and READ will alternately flash. Release both push-buttons. 3) Press the STORE push-button. The words SETUP and SOURCE will remain on the LCD and the previously selected function will repeatedly flash. 4) Turn the knob (Digital-Pot) to scroll through the available functions. Each enabled function will flash on the LCD (See ENABLING RANGES & FUNCTIONS, page 6). 5) Press the STORE push-button to select the function. If AUTO-CHEK has been enabled you can choose to have the 934 automatically step the output (See AUTO- CHEK, page 24). If AUTO CHEK is not enabled or selected the 934 will immediately output the prior value for that function. If OFF is selected the SOURCE function will be deactivated and the top half of the LCD will be blank. 6) Adjust the knob to the desired output value or QUIK-CHEK with previously stored outputs (see STORING QUIK-CHEK OUTPUTS, page 16). 7) Connect the Model 934 to the input terminals of the instrument or meter to be calibrated. 31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ VOLTAGE OUTPUTS V, mV, V ENG. UNIT Choose this function to measure from -99.990 to + 99.990 Volts. For checking sensor outputs and other low level signals the input is autoranged to display from -999.90 to +999.90 millivolts. 1) Connect the red READ (+) lead and the black READ lead(-) of the calibrator across the voltage to be measured. Loop power supplies, signal voltages at receivers, batteries, transmitter voltage drops and any other voltages may be measured. Signals above or below those available for the currently selected range will be indicated by OVER and UNDER on the display. ANALYZER VOLTAGE SOURCE mV SOURCE ALTEK 934 24.000V
15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SOURCE MODE Whenever SOURCE mode is selected the word SOURCE will appear on the LCD display. To change the output value, turn the speed sensitive digital pot. Turning the knob slowly will cause a gradual change in the output. A faster rate of change will occur when the knob is turned faster. This function operates in all three output positions (HI, SET & LO). ALTEK 934 20.000mA VA LV E OR RECEIVER I/P 30 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ FUNCTIONS The READ functions measures the desired signal. Multiple scales are available for each function. Engineering Units & % DP Flow must be enabled before they are available for selection. READ MILLIAMP OUTPUTS mA, mA %, mA ENG. UNIT, mA % DP FLOW Choose this function to measure from -52.00 to +52.00 milliamps. For calibrating controller output and checking process loop currents the input is autoranged to higher resolution from -24.000 to +24.000 milliamps. 1) Open the current loop at any convenient point along the signal path 2) Connect the red READ (+) lead of the calibrator to the more positive point of the break and the black READlead (-) to the more negative Display the present reading, Maximum or Minimum by moving the toggle switch from READ to MAX or MIN. If the Model 934 is connected in the wrong polarity, the display will indicate negative current. Simply reverse the leads for correct indication. COMPUTER CONTROLLER RECEIVER POWER SUPPLYSENSOR OUTPUT ALTEK 934 12.000mA
16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SOURCE MODE STORING QUIK-CHEK OUTPUTS 1) Switch to HI or LO 2) Turn the knob to desired value 3) Press the STORE push-button The LCD will flash once to show that the value was saved If a value is in the SET position and you want that value stored in HI or LO, press and hold the STORE push-button while moving the switch to HI or LO. The display will flash once to indicate the value has been stored. Then release the STOREpush-button. RECALLING QUIK-CHEK OUTPUTS Any time you need a stored value just flip the QUIK-CHEK switch. Any value for the selected range may be stored in HI & LO. The Model 934 remembers the HI, LO and SET values for all ranges (32 memories) with the power on or off. Each time a different range is selected, the last three QUIK-CHEK values for that type will be recalled. + HI SET LO STORE 29 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ MODE MIN/MAX To read the Maximum or Minimum INPUT since READ mode was entered, simply switch to MAX or MIN. The value will appear on the LCD along with the word MAX or MIN. The MAX/MIN values are automatically updated and may be viewed at any time without disturbing the other values. RESTARTING MIN/MAX Pressing the RESET push-button will cause the 934 to store the present read- ing into the MIN and MAX memories. Upon releasing the RESET push-button the Model 934 will resume reading the input and update the MAX & MIN values as the measured signal changes. OUT OF RANGE SIGNALS Signals above or below those available for the currently selected range will be indicated by OVER and UNDER on the display. +MAX MIN READ OVER UNDER
17 ALTEK 934 20.000mA VA LV E OR RECEIVER I/P OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SOURCE FUNCTIONS The SOURCE functions generate or control the desired signal. Multiple scales are available for each function. Engineering Units & % DP Flow must be enabled before they are available for selection. CALIBRATE MILLIAMP INPUTS mA, mA %, mA ENG. UNIT, mA % DP FLOW Choose this function to provide an output from 0.000 to 24.000 milliamps. The compliance voltage is a nominal 24 VDC to provide the driving power to your milliamp receivers. 1) Disconnect one or both input wires from the device to be calibrated 2) Connect the red SOURCE lead of the calibrator to the plus (+) input of the device and the black SOURCE lead to the minus (-) Output current is continuously adjustable with the QUIK- CHEK switch in the SET position. Zero & Span (or any other values) are available by using the LO and HI QUIK-CHEKs. 28 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ MODE READ 1) Move the POWER switch to ON 2) Press & hold both the STORE & RESET push-buttons for 1 second to enter the SETUP mode. The word SETUP will appear in the LCD and the words SOURCE and READ will alternately flash. Release both push-buttons. 3) Press the RESET push-button. The words SETUP and READ will remain on the LCD and the previously selected function will flash. 4) Turn the knob (Digital pot) to scroll through the available functions. Each enabled function will flash on the LCD (See ENABLING RANGES & FUNCTIONS under OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, GENERAL). 3) Press the RESET push-button to select the function. If OFF is selected the READ function will be deactivated and the bottom half of the LCD will be blank. 4) Connect the Model 934 to the input terminals of the instrument or meter to be calibrated. 5) Display the present reading, Maximum or Minimum Whenever READ is selected the word READ will appear on the LCD display. The display will update the present reading twice per second.
18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SIMULATE 2-WIRE TRANSMITTERS 2-WIRE SIM mA, 2-WIRE SIM %, 2-WIRE SIM ENG. UNIT, 2-WIRE SIM % DP FLOW Choose this function to simulate a 2-Wire Transmitter output from 3.000 to 24.000 milliamps. Operates in loops with power supply voltages from 2 to 45 VDC. 1) Disconnect existing 2-Wire Transmitter from the loop 2) Connect the red SOURCE lead of the calibrator to the plus (+) input of the field connections and the black SOURCE lead to the minus (-) The simulated output of the 2-Wire Transmitter is continuously adjustable from 3.000 to 24.000 mA with the QUIK-CHEK switch in the SET position. Zero & Span (or any other values) are available by using the LO and HI QUIK-CHEKs. RECEIVER (Powers External 2-Wire Transmitters) POWER SUPPLY 2 to 100 VDCZEROSENSORSPAN 2-WIRE TRANSMITTER (Disconnected) ALTEK 934 100.00% 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING AUTO-CHEK You can deactivate the AUTO-CHEK function at any time by pressing the STOREpush-button while the QUIK- CHEK switch is at SET or by moving the QUIK-CHEK switch to HI or LO. AUTO-CHEK will stop flashing to indicate that it is deactivated. SET will indicate the the most recent step value. While AUTO-CHEK is deactivated the QUIK-CHEK values stored in HI and LO can be recalled to adjust the Span and Zero of the device being calibrated. Or store new values by switching to HI and LO, turning the digital pot and pressing the STOREpushbutton. To reactivate AUTO-CHEK press the STORE push-button while the QUIK-CHEK switch is at SET. When AUTO-CHEK is reactivated it restarts the cycle from the lowest output (stored in the LO QUIK-CHEK). SOURCE AUTO-CHEK mA 24.000 HISOURCE AUTO-CHEK mA 20.000 HI SOURCE AUTO-CHEK mA 4.000