REED VC01 User manual

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Model VC01
Temperature Calibrator
Instruction
Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety ............................................................................................ 3
Specications.............................................................................4-5
Instrument Description...............................................................6-7
Operating Instructions..............................................................8-15
ON/OFF ...................................................................................... 8
Automatic Power Off................................................................... 8
Outputs .................................................................................8-12
Calibration ...........................................................................13-15
Battery Replacement................................................................... 16
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Safety Information
To ensure the safety operation, the following signs are used only as
specied in this instruction manual.
WARNING Indicates that the current operation does not comply with
correct instruction. Therefore causing potential hazards to the user or
instrument. Also indicates how to avoid such hazards.
! CAUTION Indicates that if the current operation does not comply with
correct instruction. Therefore causing potential hazards to the instrument.
Also indicates how to avoid incorrect operation.
NOTE Serves as a sign to remind the user that they must understand
the correct operation of the simulator and its characteristics.
To prevent the user and the instrument from electric shock and other
hazards, it is necessary to follow the following regulations:
Warning - WARNING
• Do not operate the instrument where ammable gas or explosive
gas or vapor are exposed. This is extremely dangerous
• Never apply more than 30V between any two terminals, or between any
terminal and ground
Caution - ! CAUTION
• The split case (top and bottom) is not to be removed, unless by
qualied technicians
• To clean the instrument, periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth
and mild detergent, do not use any corrosive solvents
Note - NOTE
• For optimal accuracy, allow the instrument to warm up 5 minutes
before operating
• If the automatic reference-junction temperature compensation of the
instrument deviates from its designed accuracy, contact a
qualied REED technician
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Specifications - Output Functions
Applicable range from 18 to 28°C, within one year after calibration
Output Range Output Range Resolution Accuracy Note
DCV
100mV -10.00mV to
110.00mV 0.01mV 0.05% of set value 30µV Max. output
current
±2mA
10000 mV -100.00mV to
1100.00mV 0.1mV 0.05% of set value 0.3mV
OHM 400Ω 0.0 to 400.0Ω 0.1Ω ±0.05% of set
value ±0.2Ω
1mA excit.
current
TC R -40 to 1760°C 1°C
±0.05% of set
value ±3°C
(≤100°C)
±0.05% of set
value ±2°C
(>100°C)
By using
ITS-90
temperature
scale
S-20 to 1760°C 1°C
B400 to 1800°C 1°C
±0.05% of set
value ±3°C
(400°C to
600°C) ±0.05%
of set value
±2°C (>600°C)
E -200.0 to 000.0°C 0.1°C ±0.05% of set
value ±2°C
(≤-100°C)
±0.05% of set
value ±1°C
(>-100°C)
K-200.0 to 370.0°C 0.1°C
J-200.0 to 200.0°C 0.1°C
T-200.0 to 400.0°C 0.1°C
N -200.0 to 1300.0°C 0.1°C
RTD Pt100 -200 to 850.0°C 0.1°C ±0.05% of set
value ±0.6°C
By using
Pt100-385
Notes 1 & 2
Cµ50 -50.0 to 150°C 0.1°C
Note 1: Without accessory lead resistance
Note 2: Range of exciting current: 0.5mA to 2mA; max. output voltage: ≤2V
• The accuracies indicated do not include the error of internal temperature
compensation caused by a sensor. The range of the internal temperature
compensation sensor is from -10 to 50°C with its compensating error up to 0.5°C
• Temperature coefcient: ±0.005% of range per °C for the temperature ranges from
0 to 18°C and from 28 to 50°C
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General Specifications
Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Operating relative humidity: ≤80% RH
Storage temperature: ≤-10°C to 55°C
Storage humidity: ≤90% RH
Max. permitted voltage: 30V (between any two terminals or
between any terminal and ground)
Power supply: Single 9V battery (ANSI/NEDA 1604A
or IEC6LR619V alkaline)
Battery life: Approximately 12 hours
Dimensions: 200 × 100 × 40mm (with holster)
Weight: 550g (with holster)
Includes: Set of CF-36 industrial test lead
(with alligator clips) and Instruction manual
Safety: Certied compliant to IEC1010 provisions
(Safety Standard issued by International
Electro-technical Commission)
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REED products, contact REED Instruments at [email protected]
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Instrument Description
1 - LCD display area
2 - Power ON/OFF button
3 - °C/°F Interchange button
4 - RJ-ON button (TC ref-junc comp)
5 - Output Zero Reset button
6 - Function Selection button
7 - Range Selection key
8 - Output Digit Selection button
9 - Output Value Setting button
10 - Output terminal
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Display Description
Indicates that the instrument is in an output state
Indicates that the instrument is in a calibration state
Indicates that the instrument is in a calibration state, denoting
that the zero point or the full scale point is now in calibration
Indicates that the instrument is performing its reference-
junction compensation (Refer to subsection 5.2)
Indicates that the battery power is low and needs to be
replaced (Refer to subsection 3.1)
Indicates that the output digits need to be set
Indicates the current output value (unit of measure)
Indicates that the output signal is on
Indicates the type of thermocouple
Indicates the respective type of a RTD
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Operating Instructions
Power ON/OFF
Power-key operation
Press the Power ON/OFF button (#2 on page 6) to turn the instrument on.
Press this button again, holding for one second to turn the instrument off.
When the instrument is on, it will begin an internal self-diagnosis at which
time the full screen will be displayed (#1 on page 6). Once complete, the
instrument is ready to be used.
Automatic power-off
As a default the instrument will be set to automatically turn itself off after
10 minutes with button operation. To turn off this feature:
1) Turn the instrument off
2) Press the Power ON/OFF button (to display the full screen)
3) Press the RANG button (#7 on page 6) when the instrument is in
the maintenance state. AP-XX will display
4) Press the button (#9 on page 6) when AP-ON is displayed.
AP-OF will now be displayed, indicating that the automatic
power-off is not on
5) Press the Power ON/OFF button to exit the maintenance state and
turn the instrument off
Outputs
The output terminal of the instrument can produce DC voltages set by the
user or simulating resistance.
! CAUTION Do not apply any voltage to the output terminal during the
operation. If any improper voltage is applied to the output terminal, it will
cause damage to the internal circuit.
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Output Operation Procedure
Function Operation Range
Operation Display Set Range
DCV 1 V 1 V 0.0000 V -0.1000 to 1.1000 V
100mV 000.00 mV -10.00 to 110.00 mV
OMH 400 Ω 000.0Ω 000.0 to 400.0Ω
TC R R 0000°C -40 to 1760°C
S0000°C -20 to 1760°C
K0000.0°C -200 to 1370°C
E 0000.0°C -200 to 1000°C
J0000.0°C -200 to 1200°C
T0000.0°C -200 to 400°C
B400 °C 400 to 1800°C
N 0000.0°C -200 to 1300°C
RTD Pt100 Pt100 000.0 °C -200 to 850°C
Cµ50 000.0 °C -50 to 150°C
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DC Voltage Output
1) Insert one end of the test lead into the
output (TC/mV) jack of the instrument
and connect the other end to the input
of the instrument, as shown in the
diagram to the right
2) Press the FUN (Function) button to select
the V function when the unit ‘V’ appears in the display
3) Press the RANG (Range) Button to select the range of 1.0000V or
100.00mV when the display indicates the unit ‘V’ or ‘mV’
4) Press the button to select the set digits for output
5) Press the button to change the numerical value of the set digits.
Hold the button for one second and the value will keep varying
6) Press the ZERO button and the output will be set to
00.00mV or 0.0000V
Simulating output from thermocouple (TC)
1) Insert one end of the test lead into the output (TC/mV) jack of the
instrument and connect the other end to the input of the instrument.
As shown in the above diagram
2) Press the Fun (Function) button to select the function of a
thermocouple and the display will indicate the unit °C or the type of R
3) Press the RANG (Range) button to select an appropriate type
4) Press the button to select the set digits for output
5) Press the button to change the numerical value of the set digits.
Hold the button for one second and the value will keep varying
6) Automatic compensation for reference-junction temperature
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