Beamex MC3 Manual ENG

PORTABLE CALIBRATOR
User Guide
Applies for Main Firmware version 1.10
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Contents
Trademarks
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Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Contents
Contents
A General
Introduction 2 MC3 Firmware 14
About This Manual ................................. 2 General Description ............................. 14
Typographical Conventions .............. 3 Startup Procedure .......................... 14
Unpacking and Inspection ..................... 3 Basic Mode ..................................... 15
Maintenance ................................... 15
MC3 Hardware 4 Calibration Mode ............................ 15
Operational Sections and Connections . 4 The User Interface ............................... 16
The Upper Panel .............................. 5 The Status Bar ................................ 16
The Connector on The Function Key Bar .................... 17
the Left Side of MC3 ......................... 5 Menus ............................................. 17
The Front Panel ................................ 6 The Display Area ............................ 18
Memory .................................................. 9 MC3s Firmware Option ....................... 21
Batteries ............................................... 10
About the Charger and Safety 22
the Charging Procedure ................. 11 Certifications and Compliances
Removing/Replacing (EC Declaration of Conformity) ............ 22
the Battery Pack ............................. 12 Safety Precautions and Warnings ....... 23
Support for Table Top Use ................... 13 General Warnings .......................... 23
The Wrist Strap and Warnings Concerning the use
the Neck Support Strap ........................ 13 of E and ET Sections ...................... 24
The Optional Carrying Case ................ 13 General Warnings Concerning
Pressure Measurement .................. 24
Warnings Concerning
High Pressure ................................ 25
Service 26
Recalibrating MC3 ............................... 26
Cleaning the Contacts of
the Internal Reference Junction ........... 26
The Battery Charger ............................ 26
Contents
B Startup and Basic Operation
Starting MC3 28 Generating/Simulating 45

Startup Procedure ................................ 28 General ................................................ 45
Basic Mode, Defined ............................ 29 Changing the Value of the
Generated/Simulated Signal .......... 46
Measuring 31 Current Generation .............................. 47
Pressure Measurement ........................ 32 Using the ET sections
Zeroing the Gauge Pressure .......... 32 output terminals .............................. 47
Current Measurement .......................... 33 Using the E sections
External supply ............................... 33 output terminals .............................. 47
Internal Supply ............................... 33 Voltage Generation .............................. 49
Voltage Measurement .......................... 34 Generating Voltages up to ±12 V ... 49
Measuring Low Voltages ................ 34 Low Voltage Generation ................. 49
Measuring Voltages up to ±50 V .... 35 Frequency Generation ......................... 51
Resistance Measurement .................... 36 Pulse Generation ................................. 52
Switch State Sensing ........................... 37 RTD and Resistance Simulation .......... 53
Limit Switch Test .................................. 38 Thermocouple Simulation .................... 54
Performing the Limit Switch Test .... 38 Internal Reference Junction ........... 54
Frequency Measurement ..................... 40 External Reference Junction .......... 54
Pulse Counting .................................... 41
RTD Measurement (Temperature) ....... 42 Special Generations 56
Thermocouple Measurement Stepping ............................................... 57
(Temperature) ...................................... 43 Ramping ............................................... 58
Internal Reference Junction ........... 43
External Reference Junction .......... 43
Contents
C Advanced Operation and Configurations
Configuring the Calibrator 62

Settings ................................................ 62
Setting Time and Date ......................... 64
Additional Information 65
Things to Consider when Measuring Thermocouple Measurement/Simulation,
Pressure ............................................... 66 Connections and Troubleshooting ....... 68
General ........................................... 66 Internal Reference Junction ........... 68
Pressure Type ................................ 66 External Reference Junction .......... 69
Pressure Inputs and their Error situations ............................... 71
Naming Conventions ...................... 67 Resistance and RTD Measurement,
Square Rooting .............................. 67 Connections ......................................... 72
4-wire System ................................. 72
3-wire System ................................. 72
Using a Compensation Loop .......... 73
2-wire System ................................. 73
Current Measurement Parallel to
a Test Diode, Connections ................... 73
Parallel Functions in MC3 .................... 74
Contents
D Calibration
General 76 Maintaining MC3s Instrument

Phases of Instrument Calibration ........ 77 Database 97
As Found Calibration ...................... 78 Adding New Instruments ...................... 97
Adjustment ..................................... 78 Editing Instrument Data ....................... 98
As Left Calibration .......................... 79 General Data Page ......................... 98
Required Sections for Different Input/ Instrument Input Page .................... 99
Output Signal Combinations ................ 80 Instrument Output Page ................. 99
Calibration Settings Page ............. 100
Calibrating an Instrument 82
Calibration Instructions Page ....... 101
Selecting the Instrument to Deleting Instruments .......................... 101
Be Calibrated ....................................... 82
The Instrument Window ....................... 83 Viewing Calibration Results 102
A Calibration Procedure Using MC3 .... 84 Calibration Result Windows ............... 103
About Automatic Calibration ........... 86 How to Choose Which
About Manual Calibration ............... 86 Calibration Run is Viewed ............ 103
Examples of Instrument Calibration ..... 87 Deleting Calibration Results .............. 103
Pressure Transmitters .................... 88
Temperature Sensors ..................... 90
Temperature Indicators and
Recorders ....................................... 92
Electrical Limit Switches ................. 94
MC3s Support for
Instrument Adjustment ......................... 96
Appendix 1, Technical Data 106
Appendix 2, Index 110

General
Things discussed in Part A:

· An introduction to what MC3 is
and what the parts of this User
Guide concentrate on.
· A general description of MC3s
hardware.
· A general description of MC3s
firmware and the available op-
tion.
· Safety precautions and warn-
ings.
· Briefly about how to service
MC3.
General
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Beamex calibrator.
MC3 comes in three different models:
· MC3PE is meant for calibrating pressure instruments.
· MC3TE is intended for calibrating temperature instruments.
· MC3MF is a fully equipped multifunction calibrator including the
capabilities of both MC3PE and MC3TE.
This manual applies to MC3MF. Every time a feature that is not avail-
able in all MC3 models is presented, the models the feature applies
to are listed in the beginning of the presentation.
As a member of Beamexs QCAL Quality Calibration family MC3 is,
if equipped with the optional feature, able to communicate with the
available QCAL calibration software.
Thanks to the logical user interface MC3 is very easy to use. The
large backlit graphical display guides the user in different languages
and it displays results both numerically and graphically.
About This Manual

This User Guide is divided in four parts: A, B, C and D.
· Part A discusses general matters. There is also a chapter about
safety.
· Part B describes the basic use of MC3 such as measuring and
generating signals.
· Part C handles configuration level usage and also offers some
additional information concerning pressure measurement, RTD
and T/C measurement/simulation.
· Part D concentrates on calibration and matters related to cali-
bration like handling instrument data.
The even page header displays the title of the active part. The odd
page header displays the main subject (Heading level 1).
The header of each odd page also

indicates the active part as shown
in the adjacent picture (with Part B
active).
Use the information provided in the headers as a quick guide when
searching for a particular subject.
2
Introduction
Typographical Conventions
All examples of user interface texts are printed using 8 pt Arial
Black, e.g.
Selected port: ET: TCi(mea)
All front panel texts (fixed texts on MC3s cover) are printed using
8 pt Eurostile, e.g.
Connectors marked T/C, Low V
Function and Menu keys are often referred to using both the key
name in 8 pt Eurostile and the corresponding text (function)
displayed on the screen in 8 pt Arial Black, e.g.
Function key D/Menu
Unpacking and Inspection

At the factory each new MC3 passes a careful inspection. It should
be free of scrapes and scratches and in proper operation order
upon receipt. The receiver should, however, inspect the unit for any
damage that may have occurred during transit. If there are signs of
obvious mechanical damage, package contents are incomplete, or
the instrument does not operate according to specifications, con-
tact the purchasing sales office as soon as possible. The standard
accessories are as follows:
· Calibration Certificate (without numerical data)
· This User Guide
· Warranty Card
· Battery Pack, NiMH
· Charger for the Battery Pack
· Two test leads and clips
· If MC3 is equipped with a pressure input (models MC3MF and
MC3PE): A pressure hose set
· If the temperature section is present (models MC3MF and
MC3TE): Four additional test leads and two clips
For a description of the available firmware option, see MC3s Firm-

ware Option on page 21.
If you have to return the instrument to the factory for any reason,
use the original packing whenever possible. Include a detailed de-
scription of the reason for the return.
Warning!
The accessory polyurethane hose supplied with the calibrator
(models MC3MF and MC3PE) is rated to the maximum pressure
of 20 bar at 21°C (290 psi at 70°F). Applying higher pressure
can be hazardous.
3
General
MC3 Hardware
General features:
· IP65 water/dust proof case (EN60529)
Battery pack IP30.
· Integrated impact protectors
· Both a wrist strap and a neck support strap
· A support for using the calibrator on the table
· Operating temperature: -10 +50 °C (14 122 °F).
+10 +40 °C (50 104 °F) when charging the batteries.
· Storage temperature: -20 +60 °C (-4 140 °F).
Note: The stickers and the batteries may be affected when
storing longer periods in extreme conditions.
· Humidity: 0 80 %RH
More comprehensive specifications are available in Appendix 1.
Operational Sections and Connections
E le c tr ic a l
T h e S e c tio n
P re s s u re (E S e c tio n )
U p p e r In p u t
P a n e l
T h e
T e m p e ra tu re
S e c tio n
F ro n t
(E T S e c tio n ) P a n e l
T h e R e fe re n c e
C o m p u te r J u n c tio n
L e ft In te r fa c e B lo c k
S id e
All sections and connections are presented in detail on the next

pages.
Note.
Keep in mind that the previous picture (as well as all pictures of
MC3 in this manual) has an example configuration of sections. The
configuration of your MC3 may vary from the one in the picture.
4
MC3 Hardware
The Upper Panel

Pressure Section
The pressure section is on models MC3MF and MC3PE.
The recommended pressure medium for the Pressure Input is clean
air. Clean non-corrosive liquids may optionally be used in inputs
with a measuring range of 20 bar/300 psi or more. Avoid spilling
liquid on MC3 when connecting/disconnecting pressure hoses to/
from the pressure input.
To avoid damaging the calibrator, use hand tightening only when
connecting the pressure measurement hoses (max. torque 5 Nm,
approx. 3.6 lbf ft). If the use of tools is required to secure the con-
nection (typically pressure inputs with a pressure range higher than
20 bar), apply the counterforce with a spanner on the connector
bodys hexagonal part.
In addition to the gauge Pressure Input MC3 may be equipped with
a Barometric Option.
The possible Barometric Option is located as second from right and
it measures the barometric pressure through a connection in the
back panel of MC3. Normally nothing need to connected to the baro-
metric pressure option.
Remember to be cautious when working with pressure. See also
chapters Safety on page 22 and Safety Precautions and Warn-
ings on page 23.
The Connector on the Left Side of MC3

Computer Interface
The Computer connector may be used when connecting to a serial
port in a PC. The PC may have a calibration software capable of
communicating with MC3 or, e.g. a software that can be used when
updating MC3s firmware.
Warning!
Use only cables provided by Beamex when connecting MC3 to
a PC.
5
General
The Front Panel

The front panel has several sections. Some of them are pointed out
with a callout in the picture of Operational Sections and Connec-
tions, and some of them not (e.g. display and keyboard). The ones
with a callout are discussed first in the following paragraphs.
Electrical Section (E Section)
The E section can measure the following quantities: voltage, cur-
rent and frequency. It can also be used when counting pulses or
detecting the state of a switch. Additionally there is a possibility to
generate current and supply an instrument with a 24 VDC power
supply. The E section is part of all MC3 models.
T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
T / C , L o w V R , R T D
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E O U T P U T M E A S U R E
E T E
Electrical and Temperature Section (ET Section)

The ET section is specially designed for temperature instrument
calibration needs. It is not however restricted to only temperature
instrument use because it can also generate voltage, current, fre-
quency and pulses. The ET section is on models MC3MF and MC3TE.
Measuring capabilities:
· Low Voltage measurement and T/C measurement using ei-
ther the internal reference junction or the Low Voltage connec-
tors.
· Resistance and RTD measurement.
Generation/simulation capabilities:
· T/C simulation using either the internal reference junction or
the Low Voltage connectors.
· Resistance and RTD simulation.
· Voltage, current, frequency and pulse generation
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
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MC3 Hardware
Reference Junction Block

The T/C measurement/simulation internal reference junction is spe-
cially designed for MC3 and therefore best suited for reference junc-
tion compensation when calibrating thermocouples or instruments
connected to a thermocouple.
The Reference Junc-
tion Block is suited for
all standard T/C plugs T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
and stripped wires. T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
Open the fixing screw W

T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y
on the left side of MC3

3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
before connecting the

wires/plug to the Refer-
ence Junction Block. Make sure to connect the wires/plug as the
polarity is indicated on the Reference Junction Block. Remember
to tighten the fastening screw when the wires/plug are connected.
Hand tightening is adequate. Do not pull out the wires/plug without
first opening the fixing screw. Otherwise you might damage the con-
tact surface of the connectors.
T/C measurement and simulation may also be done without the
internal reference junction by using the Low Voltage terminals in
the ET section. Then the reference junction arrangements have to
be done outside MC3 and the correct reference junction settings as
well as the reference junction temperature have to be informed to
MC3.
Part C of this manual describes in detail what kind of reference
junction settings are available.
Display
MC3 has a backlit transreflective display. The resolution of the dis-
play is 240 x 320 pixels.
To quickly tune the contrast/viewing angle of the display:
· Press and hold the light button down.
· Use the up and down arrow keys to change the contrast/
viewing angle.
To quickly tune the backlight brightness:
· Press and hold the light button down.
· Use the left and right arrow keys to change the backlight
brightness.
The changed settings are automatically saved as default settings.
7
General
Keyboard
The keys on the MC3s keyboard are grouped according to their
function as follows:
The Cursor Keys and the Enter Key

The Cursor keys and the Enter key are located close to the upper
left corner of the display. The Cursor keys are used when moving
the cursor on the screen. They also have several special functions
in certain situations, e.g. when tuning the contrast/viewing angle of
the display. The Enter key finishes the entering of values.
The Keys Above the Display

The Light key toggles the back light of the display on and off. It is
also used when setting the contrast/viewing angle and the bright-
ness of the display (see chapter Display on page 7).
The Info key displays information on MC3 and its sections.
The On/Off key switches MC3 on and off. Press the On/Off key for
about half-a-second to switch on/off. This delayed function prevents
accidental on/off switching of MC3.
8
MC3 Hardware
Pressing the +/- key toggles the sign of the entered numeric value.
Note. The +/- key is applicable only in numeric fields.
The Decimal key adds the decimal point to the numeric value that
is currently edited.
The Function Keys

The Function Keys are located below the display. The meaning of
each Function Key varies depending on the situation. The lower
part of the display indicates what the Function Key stands for at the
moment.
The Numeric Keys

The Numeric keys are not only used when entering numbers:
· Keys 1 to 7 are used as menu selector keys.
· Keys 0 and 8 may be used when browsing through options in
drop down lists and selection lists.
· Key 9 can be used when accepting a selection or when finish-
ing a data entry. The functionality of the 9 key is almost similar
to the Enter key, except for one situation: When entering num-
bers, the 9 key produces the number 9. To finish entering a
number, you will have to use the Enter key or use the D/OK
Function Key when available.
Memory
MC3 has a dynamic memory allocation system. This means that
there is not a specific area of memory reserved for, e.g. instrument
data. All free memory may be used for anything that requires more
memory. Thus there is no exact limit for the number of instruments
that MC3 can maintain in its memory. It all depends on how much
memory is allocated by other data.
9
General
Batteries
MC3 uses rechargeable batteries. The charger for rechargeable
batteries operates in the following environments:
- Voltage: 100 240 VAC,
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
The charging electronics is in the Battery Pack. Therefore the bat-
teries may be charged although the Battery Pack is disconnected
from MC3s Base Unit. If you have two sets of rechargeable batter-
ies you may charge the disconnected Battery Pack while at the
same time use MC3 with the connected Battery Pack.
The maximum operating time without recharging varies depending
on the usage and brightness setting of the display light. Also the
generated output current and the usage of the 24V transmitter sup-
ply affect the maximum operating time. Even with constant maxi-
mum load, the standard rechargeable batteries should last for 6
hours. A good average operating time is 10 hours.
Full batteries:
The upper left corner of MC3s display shows a picture of a battery.
The whiter the picture is, the more acute is the need for recharging.
Empty batteries:
Notes.
MC3s memory and the internal clock/calendar uses a small amount
of power although the calibrator is switched off. Remember to check
the capacity of the batteries from time to time although MC3 is not
in use.
Do not leave MC3 without a Battery Pack for a long time. MC3 may
loose its settings if it is left without a support voltage for an ex-
tended period.
10
MC3 Hardware
About the Charger and the Charging Procedure

The charger is connected to the charger connector at the bottom of
MC3. The charging electronics informs you of the phases of the
charging procedure with the help of the charge status light.
C h a rg e r c o n n e c to r
C h a r g e s ta tu s lig h t
When connecting the charger, the charging electronics first checks

the charge level of the batteries. At this stage, no light is visible in
the charge status light.
When the charge status light is red, a recharging is either starting
(blinking red light) or in progress (constant red light). MC3 may be
used during the recharging phase. Empty batteries are fully charged
in approx. 2½ hours.
When the charge status light is green, the batteries are charged. At
this stage the charging electronics provide a support voltage that
prevents the batteries from discharging
Warnings!
USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH THE CALIBRATOR.
The charger accepts input voltages from 100 to 240 VAC.
The charger should only be used indoors and the temperature
should not exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
11
General
Removing/Replacing the Battery Pack

To remove or replace the Battery Pack, perform the following pro-
cedure:
1. 2.
1. Turn MC3 upside down (the display facing the table top) and
lift the support.
2. Pull the lever that is hidden under the support. The Battery
Pack pops out allowing you to pull it out.
To replace the Battery Pack, simply slide it on its place. When you
hear a click, the Battery Pack is secured in its place.
Note.
Although the Base Unit is IP65 protected, the Battery Pack is not.
The Battery Pack has holes in order to vent generated gas and
heat. Avoid exposing the Battery Pack to liquids.
12
MC3 Hardware
Support for Table Top Use

The support gives you a good viewing angle when MC3 is placed
on a table top. Lift the support at the back of MC3 and place MC3
on the table top as shown in the picture.
The Wrist Strap and the Neck Support Strap

MC3 has a wrist strap to enable ease of use
when MC3 is held in one hand. The neck sup-
port strap helps you during field calibration:
Position MC3 in an angle that allows reading
the display when working. Alternatively: Hang
MC3 from, e.g. a valve shaft so that the dis-
play is on the same level as your eyes. Then
your hands are free for working with the con-
nections etc.
The Optional Carrying Case

MC3s soft carrying case is practical when moving from a location
to another. The carrying case can also be used for transporting
utilities, like:
· Test hoses, test leads and clips
· A pressure pump
· Temperature sensors
· Charger and its cable
· User Guide (this book)
The carrying case is suited for use in normal industrial environ-
ment.
13
General
MC3 Firmware
General Description
The following picture shortly describes the functions of the firm-
ware. All main functions are marked with a black border. Each main
function has several tasks which are displayed as shaded boxes
without a black border.
S T A R T U P
P R O C E D U R E
S te p p in g a n d R a m p in g
M E N U S T R U C T U R E B A S IC
M O D E M e a s u r e m e n t/G e n e r a tio n /S im u la tio n
C A L IB R A T IO N M A IN T E -
M O D E N A N C E
In s tr u m e n t A d ju s tm e n t
In s tr u m e n t C a lib r a tio n C o n fig u r in g th e C a lib r a to r
V ie w in g th e R e s u lts S e ttin g T im e a n d D a te
In s tr u m e n t D a ta b a s e M a in te n a n c e A d ju s tin g th e C a lib r a to r
The following chapters briefly describe each main function.
Startup Procedure
Every time MC3 is started the Startup Procedure checks the func-
tionality of the device by performing a self test.
If the self-test is passed successfully, some basic calibrator data is
displayed.
After that MC3 automatically proceeds to Basic Mode. A more com-
prehensive description of the Startup Procedure is in the beginning
of Part B of this manual.
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MC3 Firmware
Basic Mode
In Basic Mode you can measure and generate/simulate signals.
There are two separately configurable windows available. Basic
Mode is often used for testing connections before starting the ac-
tual calibration procedure of an instrument.
Stepping and Ramping tools enable generating/simulating signals
that vary with time.
All main functions of Basic Mode are described in part B of this
manual.
Maintenance
This main function handles calibrator configuration settings.
Additionally there is the possibility to recalibrate MC3 (requires a
password).
Maintenance level subjects are handled in Part C of this Manual.
Calibration Mode
MC3s main duty is calibrating instruments. Therefore very special
attention was directed on this matter when creating the calibrator.
MC3 may be used as a stand-alone calibrator i.e. all instrument
data and calibration data is saved in MC3s own memory. Option-
ally MC3 also communicates with calibration software.
MC3 supports the use of instruction texts. They help the technician
to perform the calibration as fluently as possible. You may enter
three kinds of instruction texts: Starting Guide, Adjusting Guide
and Finishing Guide. Additionally, calibration notes can be entered
after the calibration procedure.
More calibration related information is available in Part D of this
manual.
Calibration Results
The graphical representation as well as numeric data of the calibra-
tion results may be viewed in MC3. Transferring the results to QCAL®
calibration software makes it possible to view the results in PC en-
vironment.
More information concerning calibration results is presented in Part
D of this manual.
15
General
The User Interface

The main elements of the User window can be seen in the following
picture:
S ta tu s B a r M e n u
2 5 .0 4 .2 0 0 1 1 1 :5 9
B a t t e r y 's c h a r g e le v e l A Q l a u r a m n t i< t y
A d d itio n a l
1 P re s s u re
P 1 : P R 2 C / - 1 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 2 b [a P r r e s s u r e ]
in fo r m a tio n
M e a s u r e m e n t r e a d in g 0 .4 5 2 1 (g a u g e )
mF u b n a c r t / P o r t
[P 1 : P R 2 C ]
b a r
P o p -u p lis t
D is p la y a r e a d iv id e d k P a U n it
P a P re s e n t
in to W in d o w 1 a n d 2 2 C u rre n t
b a r
[b a r]
s e le c tio n
E : C u r r e n t M e a s u p r se im e n t
0 .1 1 2m m H 2O
m m H g
P re s s u re
T y p e
[g a u g e ]
Z e ro
P re s s u re
M o d u le
W in d o w 1 W in d o w 2 O th e rs C lo s e
S e tu p S e tu p M o d e M E N U
F u n c tio n k e y b a r
All possible elements are not included in the previous picture, but
the important ones are discussed in the following chapters.
The Status Bar

The Status Bar at the top S e c tio n s :
of the display is visible all E x a m p le o f S ta tu s 1 2 3
the time. It is divided into B a r a p p e a ra n c e T im e & D a te
three main sections.

The first (leftmost) section displays the charge level of the battery.
The second section displays the time and date.
The third section (rightmost) section displays additional information
in the form of symbols, like:
· An hourglass when MC3 is working on something that takes
time.
· A question mark when an error occurred.
Note that the third section is empty for most of the time. The sym-
bols are visible only when needed.
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MC3 Firmware
The Function Key Bar

The Function Key Bar at the bottom of the display is visible all the
time. The meaning of the Function Keys varies depending on the
situation. A grayed Function key text means that the function is dis-
abled at the moment.
W in d o w 1 W in d o w 2 C lo s e
O th e rs M E N U
S e tu p S e tu p M o d e
Menus
The Function Key for opening the 2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :2 0
menu is always D/Menu. The same 1 P re s s u re A Q l u a a r mn t i t< y
P 1 : P R 2 C / - 1 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 2 b [ P a rr e s
key is used when closing the menu. s u re ]
If a menu is not needed for the cur- 0 .7 0 8 3 4 (g a u

F m u b n ac
g e )
rt / P o r t
[P 1 : P R 2 C ]
rent subject, the fourth Function Key 0 .5 b a r
is used for other needs.
U n it
A menu option is selected with the 2 C u rre n t [b a r]
numeric keys to . Selecting a E : C u rre n t M e a s u re m e n t
menu option results in one of the fol- 0 .4 3 7 4 P re s s u re

lowing events: T y p e
[g a u g e ]
Z e ro
1. An immediate action follows and P re s s u re
the menu closes automatically, W in d o w 1 W in d o w 2 O th e rs
M o d u le
C lo s e
e.g. when selecting the Zero S e tu p S e tu p M o d e M E N U
Pressure Module option in the

picture above.
2. A pop-up list opens for selecting one of the available options.
The current selection is displayed inside brackets in the menu.
Use the and keys or the and keys to scroll the pop-
up list. To select an option in the pop-up list, use either the
key or the D/Select Function key. To close the pop-up menu
without selecting anything, press the key or the A/Cancel
Function Key.
3. A new window opens for, e.g. viewing additional information or
for configuring the selected task.
Sometimes a Function Key can open another menu. In the previ-
ous picture, the Window 1 setup menu is opened. In this case Func-
tion Key B/Window 2 Setup and Function Key C/Others can be
used for opening other menus.
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General
The Display Area

The layout of the display area varies according to the needs of the
active tasks/settings. The following
pictures give an overview of typical 2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :2 3
1 F re q u e n c y
elements seen in different display E T : F re q u e n c y G e n .
area layouts. 1 . 0 0 0 0 0 pk Ho sz . s q u a r e
Basic Measurement/Generation: A m p litu d e [V p p ] 5 .0 0
The display area is divided into two

windows with informative texts and
2 C u rre n t
numeric measurement/generation E : C u rre n t M e a s u re m e n t
values. 1 1 .9 8 3 7 m A
A border surrounding a numeric
value indicates that the field is
editable. It is, e.g. a generation field
for entering generation values. C a lib r a tio n
F ie ld M E N U
M o d e
If several editable fields are visible,

choose the active field with the cur- In p u t
2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 2 :1 4
R T D T e m p e r a tu r e [E T : S im u l.]
sor keys or the B/Field Function P t1 0 0 = 3 8 5
Key.
5 0 .0 0 ° C (IT S 9 0 )
Calibration: O u tp u t C u r r e n t [E : M e a s .]
The display area is divided into

1 1 .9 9 2 5 m A
three windows during a calibration. E rro r

0 .4 0 -0 .0 5 % o f s p a n
The first window displays data re- +
lated to the instruments input sig-

nal. The second corresponding 0
data related to the output signal.

-
The third window displays the er- 0 %
F o rc e
5 0 % 1 0 0 %
P a u s e
ror graph. The error graph is also A c c e p t
seen among calibration result data. 2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :2 6
Configuration Window: R A M P IN G
C u rre n t
There are plenty of configuration Q u a n tity
P o rt E : I(g e n )
windows in MC3. The picture be-
side is the configuration window for W a it in 0 % 2 s
Ramping settings. R is e T im e 1 s
W a it in 1 0 0 % 2 s
The common thing for all configu- F a ll T im e 2 s
ration windows is that they reserve R e p e a ts

the whole display area for the con- 0 = c o n tin u o u s 1
figuration fields.
8 .0 0 0 0
Use the cursor keys to move be- R a n g e 0 %
1 0 0 % 1 6 .0 0 0 0 m A
tween fields. C a n c e l S ta rt
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MC3 Firmware
Tables: 2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :2 7
1 2 .0 2 .2 0 0 0 1 0 :2 9 - A s F o u n d - P a s s e d
Tables are used, e.g. when view- In p u t O u tp u t E rro r
ing calibration results in numeric [V ] [V ] [% ]
format. Tables reserve the whole -0 .0 0 0 0 2 -0 .0 0 0 0 5 0 .0 0 3
display area. 0 .9 9 9 9 6
1 .9 9 9 9 8
0 .9 9 9 9 6
2 .0 0 0 0
0 .0
0 .0
0 0
0 2
3 .0 0 0 0 3 .0 0 0 1 0 .0 0 1
The tables are often larger than the 4 .0 0 0 0 4 .0 0 0 1 0 .0 0 1
display. In that case there are small 5 .0 0 0 0 5 .0 0 0 2 0 .0 0 2
6 .0 0 0 0 6 .0 0 0 1 0 .0 0 1
arrows added to the table borders. 7 .0 0 0 0 7 .0 0 0 1 0 .0 0 1
They indicate that more information 8 .0 0 0 0
9 .0 0 0 0
8 .0 0 0 1
9 .0 0 0 2
0 .0
0 .0
0 1
0 2
may be seen by using the arrow 9 .9 9 9 9 1 0 .0 0 0 1 0 .0 0 2
keys. 9 .0 0 0 0
8 .0 0 0 0
9 .0 0 0 2
8 .0 0 0 2
0 .0
0 .0
0 2
0 2
1 2
The and keys scroll the list one N e x t
B a c k M E N U
P a g e
line at a time. The and keys
scroll the list one page at a time (if 2 5 .0 4 .2 0 0 1 1 2 :1 3
applicable).
M F
Info window:
Pressing the Info key opens up M C 3
S e r ia l N u m b e r: 3 0 3 2 8 2 5 2
the info window. It can be called at M a in V e r s io n : 1 .1 0
E m o d u le v e r s io n : 1 .3 0
any time. The info window displays E T m o d u le v e r s io n : 1 .5 0
information on the available sec- M o d u le N a m e § S e r ia l N u m b e r § D a te

tions and the firmware version num- R J § 7 3 3 4 4 § 1 5 .1 2 .2 0 0 0
S E e T r i § a 5l n2 2 u 2 m 5 b § e r 1 5 . 1
2 .2 0 0 0 2 3 5 1 2 3 6 5
bers. M E a § i n 3 1 v 2 e 0 r s2 i o § n 1 5 . 1 2
§
.2 0 0 0
§
1 .0 0
E P R m B o d u 1 l 5e 7 v 6 e 3 r s i o 1 n 5
.1 2 .2 0 0 0
1 .3 0
P R 2 0 C § 1 5 4 4 2 §
1 5 .1 2 .2 0 0 0
E T m o d u le v e r s io n 1 .5 0
C a lib r a tio n d u e d a te 1 0 .1 2 .2 0 0 1
Display Area Elements that are Used for Editing Data

C lo s e W a it
There are four different fields/ele-
ments that are used for editing data in the display area. Use the B/
Field Function Key to move between editable fields in Basic Mode.
In configuration windows, use the cursor keys.
Numeric Fields
There are two ways to start editing a R a n g e 0 % 4 .0 0 0 0
1 6 .0 0 0 0
numeric field:
1 0 0 % m A
1. Press a numeric key, or R a n g e 0 % 4 .0 0 0 0

2 0 _
key. Then the entered value re-
1 0 0 % m A
places the old value.

2. Press the key or the C/Edit Function Key available in some
configuration windows. Then you can edit the old value. New
digits appear at the end of the old value.
Accept the new value by pressing the key or the D/OK Function
Key. To discard the edited value, use the A/Cancel Function Key.
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General
Notes.
You cannot add more digits if the length of the number is at its
maximum limit. Use the C/çDelete Function Key to remove un-
wanted digits first and then enter the new digits.
The dual function of the keys: , and is not available in a
numeric field. The keys only represent numbers.
Text fields P o s itio n ID P T 1 0 6 .1
Press any of the numeric keys or

the C/Edit Function Key available
2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :1 2
in some configuration windows to P T 1 0 6 .1 A B C
start editing a text field. Then the D E F
menu with the available characters G H I
opens for selecting. Use the nu- J K L
meric keys (1 to 7) to select the M N O

D e v ic e ID P Q R
character. Use the cursor keys to S T U
move the cursor in the text field. D e v ic e N a m e V W X
Select the character with the Y Z Å
E r r o r C a lc . M e th o d % o f s p a n Ä
key. Use the C/çDelete Function R e je c t if > 0 .5 0
Ö O
Key to remove unwanted charac- A d ju s t if > 0 .3 0

Æ
Ü Â
Ë Ï
Ê
ters. If the character you want to use D o n o t A d ju s t if < 0 .1 0
Î Ô
< 0 .1 0
is not seen in the list of available
A d ju s t to
Û Ç ß
characters, try the or the key C a n c e l D e le te A c c e p t
to see more alternatives.
Accept the new text with the D/Accept Function Key. To discard
(cancel) the edited text, use the A/Cancel Function Key.
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MC3 Firmware
Drop Down Lists In p u t M e th o d M e a s u re d
Drop Down Lists are used when

there is a limited amount of preset In p u t M e th o d M e a s u re d
values. You have to select one of the M e a s u re d
K e y e d
available options. The list of avail- C o n tr o lle d
able options is displayed either be-
low or above the Drop Down List
field.
A Drop Down List opens when you press the key or any of the
numeric keys or the C/Edit Function Key available in some configu-
ration windows. Small arrows in the upper right and/or lower right
corner indicates that the list is longer than the visible part.
Selection Lists
Selection lists are used when you 2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :1 5
have to choose one of several op-
P O S IT IO N /D E V IC E ID
tions. Selection lists are often large, 1 0 1 -X L -0 0 1 .1
thus almost reserving the whole 1 1
1 1
2 -T
2 -T
T -0 0 3 .1
T -0 0 7 .1
window. Selection lists can be E S w
P T 1 0 6 .1
longer than the visible part. When P T 1 1 2 .1 2
P T 1 1 2 .1 5 -1
the cursor (the row with the inverted P T 1 1 2 .1 5 -2
text) is on the bottom and you press P T
T I
1 1 2 .1 6
the key, the list scrolls and dis- V V
plays more options. The and D e v ic e ID

T T 1 1 2 .0 9
keys scroll the list one line at a time. P o s itio n N a m e
P ro d u c t te m p e ra tu re
The and keys to scroll the list C a lib r a te d
2 2 .0 2 .2 0 0 1
one page at a time (if applicable).
B a s ic S e le c t M E N U
Select one of the options with the M o d e
C/Select Function Key or either the

key or the key.
MC3s Firmware Option

The standard firmware shipped with MC3 is capable of performing
all normal measurement, generation/simulation and calibration
tasks.
The following firmware option is available:
· Communication with QCAL® software. The option also includes
a cable for communication between MC3 and the QCAL® soft-
ware.
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General
Safety
MC3s case is water/dust proof (IP65). The battery pack does how-
ever have holes to enable proper ventilation and heat transfer. So
be careful when working in wet conditions.
The materials of MC3s case withstand normal industrial conditions.
MC3 endures shocks with the help of the built in impact protectors
Certifications and Compliances (EC Declaration of Conformity)

MC3 conforms to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC as attested by
conformity with the following harmonized standards:
EN 50081-1 Emission,
EN 50081-1 Immunity,
EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic currents,
EN 61000-3-3 Voltage fluctuations,
and the low voltage directive 73/23/EEC as attested by conformity
with the following harmonized standard:
EN 60950 Low Voltage.
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Safety
Safety Precautions and Warnings

MC3 calibrator is a precision calibration tool that should be used by
skilled people. Working with MC3 involves the usage of pressure,
temperature and/or electrical instruments. Be sure to know how to
work with these instruments and how to safely connect/disconnect
pressure hoses as well as electrical test leads clips, etc.
Use MC3 only if you are certain of that it can be used safely. Safe
use of MC3 is no longer possible if one or more of the following
cases are true:
· When the case of MC3 is evidently damaged
· When MC3 is not functioning as expected
· After prolonged storage in unfavorable conditions
· After serious damage during transport
Sometimes it is necessary to use a portable radio transceiver while
working with the calibrator. To prevent calibration errors caused by
the radio frequency interference, keep the radio far (at least 1 meter)
from the calibrator and the circuit under calibration while sending.
General Warnings
Use only cables provided by Beamex when connecting MC3 to
a PC.
Use the MC3 battery charger in a non-hazardous indoor loca-
tion only and only with Beamex calibrators.
MC3 uses rechargeable batteries. They are considered as haz-
ardous waste. Dispose used batteries properly according to
local regulations.
Avoid short circuiting the batteries. The short circuit current
may cause burns to you, damage to the device or even fire.
Notice, that also new replacement batteries are shipped in
charged state.
Rechargeable batteries may vent small amounts of gas during
recharge. The vented gas mixture may be highly explosive, but
normally it diffuses rapidly into the atmosphere. To avoid dan-
ger, use only the original charger and never recharge in a gas-
tight container.
The charger should only be used indoors and the temperature
should not exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
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General
Warnings Concerning the use of E and ET Sections

The measurement and generation terminals of MC3 are pro-
tected against over voltage and over current as far as it has
been possible without affecting the accuracy. The circuits are
designed so, that you can connect a voltage source 50VDC/2A
between any terminals without damaging the device. However,
long exposure to this kind of stress may affect the accuracy.
Although there is a galvanic isolation between MC3s ET and E
sections, it is for functional purposes only. The max. 50 V re-
striction applies between these sections too.
Maximum output voltage from MC3s terminals is below 30 V. If
you, however, connect together voltages from the ET and E
sections or if you connect external voltages to MC3, the result-
ing voltage may be high enough to be hazardous.
General Warnings Concerning Pressure Measurement

The accessory polyurethane hose supplied with an MC3 with a
pressure input is rated to the maximum pressure of 20 bar at
21°C (290 psi at 70°F). Applying higher pressure can be haz-
ardous.
To avoid damaging the calibrator, use hand tightening only
when connecting the pressure measurement hoses (max.
torque 5 Nm). If the use of tools is required to secure the con-
nection (typically pressure inputs with a pressure range of 20
bar or more), apply the counterforce with a spanner on the con-
nector bodys hexagonal part.
Always depressurize the system before opening or connecting
any pressure fittings or connectors. Use proper valves for vent-
ing the system. Ensure that all connections are made correctly
and that the hose and the connectors are intact.
Always use the pressure media stated in the inputs sticker.
Using unsuitable pressure media may destroy the pressure
sensor. The pressure inputs sticker is located at the rear of
MC3.
Never exceed the maximum pressure of a pressure input. The
pressure inputs maximum pressure is stated on the inputs
sticker.
Never plug a hose with your hands or put the hands in front of
a gas spray coming from a leakage. A gas bubble in the blood
circulation can cause death.
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Safety
Warnings Concerning High Pressure

High pressure is always dangerous. Only personnel with good
experience and knowledge of high pressure liquid, air and ni-
trogen operations are allowed to work with the input. Read
carefully all these instructions and local safety instructions for
high pressure operations before starting the use.
When using gas, the system must not contain any liquid, espe-
cially if you do not know how they may react under pressure.
Use of clean air or nitrogen is recommended as gaseous pres-
sure media. Liquid pressure media should be preferred when
using inputs with a pressure range of 60 bar (30000 psi) or
more.
If you use nitrogen, minimize the leak to the atmosphere and
take care of sufficient ventilation. Close the valve of the nitro-
gen cylinder, when the system is not in use. Increase in the
percentage of nitrogen in the ambient air may cause uncon-
sciousness and death without warning. Read carefully the
safety instructions for nitrogen and make sure that the other
people in the same space are aware of the danger.
Use of liquid pressure medium is recommended with pressure
measurement inputs at higher pressure range. Use water or
suitable hydraulic oil. Check that the used liquid is not aggres-
sive against the materials used in the transducer or tubing.
When using liquid, minimize the amount of air in the system.
So you can minimize the amount of spilled liquid in case of
leakage.
Do not use the same tubing with different liquids or gases.
Check what the local regulations say about construction and
use of pressurized vessels. The regulations normally control
construction and use of systems where the product of the pres-
sure and volume exceeds a certain limit. The volume of this
system depends on the instrument connected to it.
High pressure gas is dangerous because it can break the con-
tainer and the flying splinters may cause injury. Also small leaks
of gas may be dangerous because the high velocity of the leak-
ing gas jet enables penetration through skin. If a gas bubble
gets into the blood circulation, it can cause death. The leak jet
is particularly penetrative, if some liquid is coming with the
gas.
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General
Service
Only qualified service personnel may perform higher level mainte-
nance for MC3. Never open the case unless have explicit in-
structions from Beamex or a local representative.
There are, however a few things that anyone using MC3 may do.
Recalibrating MC3
Only laboratories approved by Beamex may recalibrate MC3. Con-
tact Beamex or your local representative for information concern-
ing the recalibration of MC3. Contact information is on the first pages
of this User Guide.
Cleaning the Contacts of the Internal Reference Junction

The contacts of the Internal Reference Junction may need cleaning
from time to time. The time period varies depending on the environ-
ment MC3 is used in.
Carefully open the cover of the Internal Reference Junction by us-
ing a screwdriver as a wrench. Now you can see the contacts. Re-
move all impurities and press back the cover. The cover is secured
when you hear a click.
The Battery Charger

The charger is not intended to be serviced. When unusable it can
be thrown away according to local waste disposal regulations.
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Startup and Basic
Operation
Things discussed in Part B:

· What happens during the
startup procedure.
· Measuring signals.
· Generating/simulating signals.
· Step and Ramp functions.
Startup and Basic Operation
Starting MC3
Startup Procedure
When MC3 is started, a startup picture appears. After a self test,
some basic information of the calibrator at hand appears in the lower
part of the screen. The graphic in the upper part includes informa-
tion on the model of the MC3 at hand (MC3MF, MC4PE or MC3TE). If
you want to view the calibrator information for a longer period, press
1 8 .0 6 .2 0 0 1 1 2 :2 9
M F
S e r ia l n u m b e r 3 0 3 2 8 2 5 2
M a in v e r s io n 1 .1 0
C a lib r a tio n d u e d a te 1 0 .1 2 .2 0 0 1
W a it
the D/Wait function key. Then the calibrator information is visible

until you press the D/Continue function key.
The calibration due date that is listed in the startup window is the
earliest calibration due date for all sections.
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Starting MC3
Basic Mode, Defined

Every time MC3 is switched on, the startup procedure ends in Basic
Mode.
All non-calibration related measurements and generations are per-
formed in the Basic Mode. Briefly: in Basic Mode MC3 works like a
high quality multimeter. When returning from MC3s higher level
operations (calibration, viewing of calibration results, calibrator and
user configurations), you always return to the Basic Mode.
B a s ic M o d e :
M e a s u re m e n t
G e n e r a tio n ...
W h e re
s h o u ld I g o
to d a y ...
In Basic Mode, the two available measurement/generation/simul-

ation windows have default settings based either on factory settings
or settings defined when MC3 was previously used.
The first time the D/Menu key is pressed, the Window 1 Setup
menu is available. Other possible menus can be selected from the
function keys: B/Window 2 Setup and C/Others. The latter function
key opens a menu with a possibility to change the general setiings
of MC3.
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Example of a Basic Mode screen 2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :2 5

with pressure measurement config- 1 P re s s u re
P 1 :P R 2 0 C /-1 .0 0 0 0 ...2 0 .6 8 4 0 b a r g
ured in Window 1 and current mea-
surement configured in Window 2: 2 .6 4 7 5 g a u g e
b a r
2 C u rre n t
E : C u rre n t M e a s u re m e n t
1 2 .4 7 3 1 m A
C a lib r a tio n
M E N U
M o d e
What can be done in Basic Mode

· Measure signals (*
· Generate signals (*
· Simulate signals (**
· Perform a Limit Switch Test
· Use the ramping function
· Use the stepping function
*) Available options depend on the installed sections.

**) Simulation only available in models MC3MF and MC3TE.
Next
Measuring on page 31
Generating/Simulating on page 45
Special Generations on page 56.
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Measuring
Measuring
All measurements in Basic Mode require that you first select the
Window to be used (Commands: Start with D/Menu and continue
either with A/Window 1 Setup or B/Window 2 Setup). Each mea-
surement has its own unique 1/Quantity and 2/Function/Port set-
tings in their windows menu. The other window menu settings, e.g.
measuring unit, refine the measurement characteristics.
Because all measurements are not available in all MC3 models,
the presentation of each measurement include a description of MC3
models supporting this measurement. The required section for the
measurement is also mentioned. If the section is not included in
your MC3, the 1/Quantity and 2/Function/Port settings needed
for the measurement are not available as choices in the pop-up
lists.
Each measurement also has at least one picture with a circle around
some of MC3s terminals, like the one below.
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
The circle indicates active terminals for each 1/Quantity and

2/Function/Port setting in the window menu.
If the picture has more than two terminals circled, then the lighter
part is somehow optional. In the following picture, the third and fourth
RTD measurement terminals are optional.
T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m t r
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
Warning!
Do not apply voltage higher than 50 V (max 2 A) between any
terminals.
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Pressure Measurement
Pressure measurement is possible with models MC3MF and MC4PE.
See chapter Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure on page 66 for more infor-
mation on pressure measurement and pressure inputs.
Required settings Options/description
Quantity Pressure
Port P1: PRxxxx (or P3:PRB, if applicable)
Pressure Type g gauge pressure or
abs absolute pressure.
The available pressure types may be re-

stricted because of the selected pressure
port / pressure input. For more information
concerning pressure types, see chapter
Pressure Type on page 66 .
The following picture displays the active
input, when P1: PRxxxx is selected. If the T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m t r
barometric option is available, it measures T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1 , + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
the barometric pressure through an open-

T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
ing at the back side of MC3.

E T E
Zeroing the Gauge Pressure

If the pressure input does not display zero gauge pressure when
the applied pressure is zero, it has to be zeroed.
Open the appropriate window setup menu (D/Menu, A/Window 1
Setup or B/Window 2 Setup) and select menu option 7/Zero Pres-
sure Module.
NOTE!
Zeroing a pressure input is especially important when the op-
erating position of MC3 is changed or the location of MC3 is
changed in the vertical direction. Both of the above mentioned
factors affect notably on the pressure measurement input.
Measuring pressure below 100 mbar (approx. 40 iwc) should
be done with a firmly mounted MC3 (e.g. placed on a table top).
Next
Calibration, see Part D.
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Measuring
Current Measurement
Current measurement is possible with all MC3 models. The current measurement termi-
nals are located in the E section.
Quantity Current
Funct/Port E: I(meas)
External supply Internal Supply

When the measuring circuit includes an When you want to use MC3s 24 V termi-
external power supply, use the terminals nal to supply the measuring circuit, use the
shown in the picture below. terminals shown in the picture below.
T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k T / C , L o w V R , R T D
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , , 3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E O U T P U T M E A S U R E M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E O U T P U T M E A S U R E
E T E E T E
Based on the terminals in use, MC3 automatically acts as either a

pure current measuring unit or as a current measuring unit while at
the same time supplying the measuring circuit.
Notes.
Check the polarity of your connections. The arrows in the previous
pictures describe the correct flow of current.
Information concerning current measurement parallel to a test di-
ode can be found in part C, chapter Current Measurement Paral-
lel to a Test Diode, Connections on page 73.
Next
Current Generation on page 47
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Voltage Measurement
Voltage measurement is possible with all MC3 models. Low Voltage measurement is
however only possible with MC3MF and MC3TE.
The E section has terminals for voltage measurement within ±50 V range. The ET section
has low voltage measurement terminals with a range of ±500 mV. The ET section termi-
nals are also used when measuring/simulating thermocouples using an external Refer-
ence Junction.
Quantity Voltage
Funct/Port ET: LowV(mea), or E: V(meas)
Measuring Low Voltages

Select Function/port ET: LowV(mea) and T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m t r
choose a suitable unit. The following pic- T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
ture displays the active terminals. W

T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
MC3 displays the measured low voltage in

the selected window.
Hint!
Low voltage measurement can be used for non-standard thermo-
couple measurement. You will see the measured temperature in
millivolts and need a table to convert the measured millivolt value to
corresponding temperature values. In this case, use copper exten-
sion cords to connect the non-standard thermocouple to MC3s ter-
minals.
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Measuring
Measuring Voltages up to ±50 V

Select Function/port E: V(meas) and choose a suitable unit.
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
MC3 displays the measured voltage in the selected window.
Warning!
Do not apply voltages higher than 50 V between any of MC3s
terminals.
Next
Voltage Generation on page 49
Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature) on page 43
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Resistance Measurement
Resistance measurement is possible with models MC3MF and MC3TE. Resistance mea-
surement terminals are located in the ET section.
Quantity Resistance
Funct/Port ET: R(meas)
The following picture displays the active The two leftmost terminals are used in 2-
terminals: wire systems. MC3 automatically checks
the connection and displays the found wir-
T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m t r ing system (2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire) in the
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
measuring window. For more information
W
T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y
concerning wiring options, see Resistance
M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E
3 & 4 -w m e a s
O U T P U T
V , ,
M E A S U R E
and RTD Measurement, Connections on
E T E
page 72.
Note.
If the measured resistance value is infinite or very high (> 4000 ohm),
the text +OVER is displayed in the measuring window. This means
that the circuit is broken or the connection is wrong. Wrong connec-
tion may also cause erroneous reading, typically too low. If neces-
sary, use the 2-wire ohm measurement to check the wiring before
final connection.
Next
RTD and Resistance Simulation on page 53
RTD Measurement (Temperature) on page 42
36
Measuring
Switch State Sensing

Switch state sensing is possible with all MC3 models. The switch state detection termi-
nals are located in the E section.
Quantity Switch
Funct/Port E: Switch (selected automatically when the
corresponding Quantity setting is activated )
Also check the Sound setting. The option shows voltages above approx. +1.5 V as
Change means that MC3 beeps every time open contact and voltages below approx.
the switch changes its state. When using +1.5 V as closed contact.
options Open or Closed the sound is con-
tinuously on when the switch is open re-
spectively closed. T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1
The contact should be free of external po-

T / C , L o w V R , R T D m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
tential. If this is not possible, use DC volt-

W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
age within the range -10 V to +30 V. MC3 E T E
Hint!
Switch state detection may also be used for binary signal detection.
Next
Limit Switch Test on page 38
37
Limit Switch Test

A limit switch test displays the opening and closing point of a limit
switch. MC3 supports limit switch testing of any type of limit switches
as long as MC3 is able to either measure or generate/simulate the
switchs input signal and is also capable of detecting the switch
state.
Notes.
This limit switch test is a restricted version compared to the limit
switch test available in Calibration Mode. This test gives you the
approximates of the latest opening and closing points and also the
current switch status. The limit switch test in Calibration Mode of-
fers more accurate results and additionally, statistical data of re-
peated switch tests. More of the limit switch test in Calibration Mode
in Part D of this manual.
MC3 does not support limit switch testing when simulating resis-
tance or an RTD sensor.
Performing the Limit Switch Test

Configure, e.g. Window 1 to either mea- 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 0 1 3 :3 5
sure or generate/simulate the switchs in- 1 V o lta g e
E T : V o lta g e G e n e r a tio n
put signal (Function keys D/Menu and
A/Window 1 Setup in Basic Mode) and 1 .8 7 0 0 0 V
Window 2 for switch state detection (Func-

tion keys D/Menu and B/Window 2 Setup M e a s u re m e n t V 1 .8 6 7 1 2
in Basic Mode). It doesnt matter which win-
S w itc h
dow is assigned for which function as long
2
E : S w itc h S e n s e
as both the switchs input signal and the
switch state are available for MC3.
C lo s e d
Slowly change the switchs input signal and O p e n e d @ V 1 .2 9 9 9 0
C lo s e d @ V 0 .9 8 5 4 9
watch how the Opened @ and Closed @
data is updated as the switch changes its C a lib r a tio n
F ie ld
S to p
M E N U
M o d e R a m p in g
state.
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Measuring
Note.
The accuracy of the Opened @ and Closed @ values depend
greatly on the change rate of the switchs input signal.
Hint.
If you use MC3 to generate/simulate the switchs input signal, you
can use ramping to create changing input signals for the switch
under test.
Where to find more information when measuring a switchs input signal

Pressure Measurement on page 32
Voltage Measurement on page 34
Current Measurement on page 33
Where to find more information when generating a switchs input signal

Voltage Generation on page 49
Current Generation on page 47
Thermocouple Simulation on page 54
Ramping on page 58
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Frequency Measurement
Frequency measurement is possible with all MC3 models.
The frequency measurement terminals are located in the E section.
Quantity Freq.
Funct/Port E: f(meas)
Also check the Unit setting.

MC3 compares the external potential T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
against an adjustable reference voltage T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
(Trigger Level, range: -1 +15 V) when W

T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y
measuring the frequency.

3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
Next
Switch State Sensing on page 37
Pulse Counting on page 41
Frequency Generation on page 51
40
Measuring
Pulse Counting
Pulse counting is possible with all MC3 models. The pulse counter terminals are located
in the E section.
Quantity Pulses
Funct/Port E: Pls(count)
Also check the Trigg.Edge setting.

MC3 compares the external potential T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
against an adjustable reference voltage T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
(Trigger Level, range: -1 +15 V) when W

T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y
counting pulses.
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
The counter may be cleared (zeroed) by selecting

D/Menu, 6/Clear counter.
Next
Frequency Measurement on page 40
Switch State Sensing on page 37
Pulse Generation on page 52
41
RTD Measurement (Temperature)

RTD measurement is possible with models MC3MF and MC3TE. RTD measurement termi-
nals are located in the ET section.
Quantity RTD-Temp.
Funct/Port ET: RTD(mea)
Sensor Type Available RTD sensors
The following picture displays the active The two leftmost terminals are used in 2-
terminals: wire systems. MC3 automatically checks
the connection and displays the found wir-
ing system (2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire) in the
4 -w m e a s + 2 4 V 1
measuring window. For more information
V , 1,
concerning wiring options, see Resistance

T / C , L o w V R , R T D m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
and RTD Measurement, Connections on

W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
page 72.
E T E
Note.
If the measured resistance value is infinite or very high (> 4000
ohm), the text +OVER is displayed in the measuring window. This
means that the circuit is broken or the connection is wrong. Wrong
connection may also cause erroneous reading, typically too low. If
necessary, use the 2-wire ohm measurement to check the wiring
before final connection.
Next
Resistance Measurement on page 36
42
Measuring
Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature)

Thermocouple measurement is possible with models MC3MF and MC3TE. Thermocouple
measurement terminals are located in the ET section.
Quantity T/C-Temp
Funct/Port ET: TCi(mea) (for the internal Reference Junction), or
ET: TCx(mea) (for other RJ compensation methods)
Sensor Type Available thermocouples
Reference Junction Depends on the Function/Port setting.
See subsequent chapters.
Internal Reference Junction External Reference Junction

To use the Internal Reference Junction, To use an External Reference Junction,
select Function/Port ET: TCi(mea). The select Function/Port ET: TCx(mea) and
Reference Junction compensation method choose one of the available Reference
Internal is automatically selected. Junction compensation methods: Entered,
0°C or available RTD sensors.
T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m t r T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
4 -w m e a s + 2 4 V 1 4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1
T / C , L o w V R , R T D V , 1, m e a s / s in k T / C , L o w V R , R T D m e a s / s in k
3 & 4 -w m e a s 3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
V , ,
E T E E T E
Additional information is found in chapter Additional information is found in chapter

Internal Reference Junction on page 68. External Reference Junction on page 69.
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Warning!
If you connect an RTD sensor to the ET sections R, RTD con-
nectors, there is no galvanic isolation between the thermo-
couple and the RTD sensor.
Next
Problems with thermovoltage measurement? See Error situations

on page 71.
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Generating/Simulating
General
MC3 is capable to perform the following generation/simulation func-
tions:
· Voltage generation
· Current generation
· Frequency and pulse generation
· Thermocouple simulation
· RTD and resistance simulation
Generation/simulation in Basic Mode require that you first select
the Window to be used (Commands: Start with D/Menu and con-
tinue either with A/Window 1 Setup or B/Window 2 Setup). Each
generation/simulation has its own unique 1/Quantity and 2/Func-
tion/Port settings in their windows menu. The other window menu
settings (generation/simulation unit etc.) refine the generation/simu-
lation characteristics.
Because all generations/simulations are not available in all MC3
models, the presentation of each generation/simulation include a
description of MC3 models supporting this generation/simulation.
The required section for the generation/simulation is also mentioned.
If the section is not included in your MC3, the 1/Quantity and
2/Function/Port settings needed for the generation/simulation are
not available as choices in the pop-up lists.
Each generation/simulation also has at least one picture with a circle
around some of MC3s terminals, like the one below.
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
The circle indicates active terminals for each 1/Quantity and

2/Function/Port setting in the window menu.
45
Warnings!
When selecting a generation/simulation function, MC3 always
starts with zero output (not when simulating a resistance). This
is done to prevent damages in the connected instrument.
Be careful when increasing the generated/simulated signal. If
an instrument that cannot withstand the generated signal is
connected to MC3, the instrument may get seriously damaged.
Changing the Value of the Generated/Simulated Signal

Move the field indicator on the display until it surrounds the value of
generated/simulated signal (use the B/Field Function Key or the
cursor keys).
Enter the new value using the numeric keys. You may cancel the
editing by pressing the A/Cancel Function Key. The C/çDelete
Function Key removes the rightmost digit.
Accept the new value by pressing either the key or the D/OK
Function Key.
Note.
The dual function of the keys: , and is not available in a
generation field. The keys only represent numbers.
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Current Generation
Current generation is possible with all MC3 models. MC3 can generate current both with
the E and the ET section. Additionally the E section can be used both in source and sink
mode.
Quantity Current
Funct/Port ET: I(gen) or E: I(control)
Using the ET sections output terminals

When generating current from the ET
sections output terminals, select Funct/
Port option ET: I(gen). The following pic- T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
ture displays the active terminals: W

T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
Notes.
If you are simultaneously using the ET sections output terminals
and some of the ET sections measuring terminals, there is no gal-
vanic isolation between the measuring circuit and the current gen-
eration.
The voltage between the output connectors of the ET section is
limited to ±15 Volts. There is no sinking possibility in the ET section.
Using the E sections output terminals

When generating current from the E Active terminals in source mode (below):
sections output terminals, you can either
use MC3s internal 24V supply (source T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
mode) or use an external supply and let 4 -w m e a s

V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
MC3 control the current (sink mode).

T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
Active terminals in sink mode (below):
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
Based on the terminals in use, MC3 automatically selects either source or sink mode.
47
Notes applying to both the ET: I(gen) and the E: I(control) ports:
Check the polarity of your connections. The arrows in the previous
pictures describe the correct flow of current.
If the loop resistance of the external circuit is too high or infinite, the
message O.LOAD is displayed until the load is reasonable.
Warnings!
Make sure that you dont exceed the maximum current allowed
by the instrument under test.
If you open the mA generation loop, MC3 tries to maintain the
current by increasing the output voltage. If you then close the
loop again, the current is first too high, but returns quickly to
the correct level. If this current peak could damage the compo-
nents of the loop, make sure that the loop will not open or pro-
tect it against overcurrent. For the same reason, always enter
0 mA output before connecting the loop.
Next
Current Measurement on page 33
Special Generations on page 56
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Voltage Generation
Voltage generation is possible with models MC3MF and MC3TE. The ET section has termi-
nals for voltage generation within ±12 V range and terminals for low voltage sensor simu-
lation with the range ±500 mV. The low voltage terminals are also used when measuring/
simulating thermocouples using an external Reference Junction.
Quantity Voltage
Funct/Port ET: V(gen) or ET: LowV(sim)
Generating Voltages up to ±12 V Low Voltage Generation

Select Function/port ET: V(gen) and Select Function/port ET: LowV(sim) and
choose a suitable unit. choose a suitable unit. The max. output
MC3 displays both the set value and the current is 5 mA.
4 -w m e a s + 2 4 V 1 4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1
3 & 4 -w m e a s 3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
V , ,
E T E E T E
internally measured value for the generated MC3 displays both the set value and the
voltage in the selected window. Max. out- internally measured value for the generated
put current depends on the voltage level voltage in the selected window.
as follows:
10 mA if the Voltage is within ±10 V or
3 mA if the Voltage is outside of ±10 V.
49
Note.
If the resistance of the external circuit in voltage generation is very
low (obvious short circuit), the message O.LOAD is displayed until
the load is reasonable.
Hint!
Low voltage generation can be used when calibrating instruments
with millivolt input. You can use it also to simulate special thermo-
couples not defined in MC3. If you simulate a thermocouple in mil-
livolt mode, you must convert from temperature to millivolts manu-
ally.
Warning:
If you short circuit the voltage output, MC3 tries to maintain the
voltage by increasing the output current. If you then remove
the short circuit, the voltage is first too high, but returns quickly
to the correct level. If this voltage peak could damage the com-
ponents of the circuit, make sure that the circuit can not be
shorted or protect the circuit against overvoltage. For the same
reason, always enter 0 V output before connecting the circuit.
Next
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Frequency Generation
Frequency generation is possible with models MC3MF and MC3TE. The frequency genera-
tion terminals are located in the ET section.
Quantity Freq.
Funct/Port ET: f(gen)
Also check the Unit and Waveform set-

tings.
MC3 generates sine or square wave with

1
given amplitude and frequency. Sine can
4 -w m e a s + 2 4 V
T / C , L o w V R , R T D V , 1, m e a s / s in k
only be generated above 40 Hz. When

T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
generating a square wave, the output DC-

E T E
level can be set to symmetric or all posi-

tive.
The amplitude (Vpp) setting range is: 0.01 V
to 12 V.
Next
Pulse Generation on page 52
Frequency Measurement on page 40
51
Pulse Generation
Pulse generation is possible with models MC3MF and MC3TE. The pulse generation termi-
nals are located in the ET section. Pulse generation is similar to square wave frequency
output, but it generates a predefined count of all positive or symmetric pulses.
Quantity Pulses
Funct/Port ET: Pls(gen)
Also check the Polarity setting.

Enter the amount of pulses MC3 should
generate in the pulse generation window. T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
Also enter the amplitude and frequency

T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
to be used. M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E O U T P U T
E T
M E A S U R E
E
The pulse generation starts immediately

after the amount of pulses value is entered.
Note.
If you change the frequency after the pulse generation has started,
the frequency is adjusted during the current cycle, but the frequency
is not correct until the next cycle.
Next
Frequency Generation on page 51
Pulse Counting on page 41
Special Generations on page 56.
52
RTD and Resistance Simulation

MC3 mimics the RTD or the resistor to be measured by the instrument under test. The
instrument under test generates the current for the resistance measurement. MC3 con-
trols the voltage across its terminals so that the resistance (voltage to current ratio) cor-
responds to the simulated temperature or resistance. MC3 can simulate resistance be-
tween 1 to 4000 ohm.
Voltage measurement is possible with models MC3MF and MC3TE. RTD and resistance
simulation terminals are located in the ET section.
Quantity RTD-Temp. (for RTD simulation)
Resistance (for resistance simulation)
Funct/Port ET: RTD(sim) (for RTD simulation)
ET: R(sim) (for resistance simulation)
Sensor Type Available RTD sensors. Only needed
when doing RTD simulation.
The correct resistance value is between the

resistance simulation terminals of the cali-
brator. Use of 2-, 3- or 4-wire connection is T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
up to the receiver instrument. Use only the T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
two leftmost R, RTD terminals with every W

T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
wiring option. Connect the possible third M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E O U T P U T

E T
M E A S U R E
E
and fourth wire according to the require-

ments of the connected instrument, but use
only the two leftmost R, RTD terminals.
Notes. Accurate operation of the simulation elec-

In RTD and resistance simulation MC3 tronics requires that the current supplied
monitors the resistance measurement cur- by the instrument under test does not vary
rent. If the current is too high, it cannot rapidly. The simulation result is not accu-
simulate the right resistance value. In that rate if the instrument under test uses AC
case it shows the message H.CURR. current. If the instrument under test uses
Respectively, if the measurement current pulsed measurement current it should wait
is so low that it may affect the accuracy, a few milliseconds before starting the mea-
the message L.CURR is displayed. surement after setting the current.
Next
Resistance Measurement on page 36
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Thermocouple Simulation
MC3 is able to mimic a thermocouple at given temperatures. This property is called ther-
mocouple simulation. It enables checking and calibration of temperature indicators, re-
corders, transmitters and other equipment related to temperature measurement with a
thermocouple probe.
In thermocouple simulation the original thermocouple is disconnected from the instru-
ment under test and replaced with MC3. To the instrument under test MC3 appears as a
thermocouple at the given temperature.
Voltage measurement is possible with models MC3MF and MC3TE. Thermocouple simula-
tion terminals are located in the ET section.
Quantity T/C-Temp
Funct/Port ET: TCi(sim) (for the internal Reference Junction), or
ET: TCx(sim) (for other RJ compensation methods)
Sensor Type Available thermocouple types
Reference Junction Depends on the Function/Port setting.
See subsequent chapters.
Internal Reference Junction External Reference Junction

The use of MC3s Internal Reference Junc- To use an External Reference Junction,
tion is optional. To use the Internal Refer- select Function/Port ET: TCx(sim) and
ence Junction, select Function/Port choose one of the available Reference
ET: TCi(sim) . The Reference Junction Junction compensation methods: Entered,
compensation method Internal is auto- 0°C or available RTD sensors.
matically selected.
4 -w m e a s + 2 4 V 1 4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1
3 & 4 -w m e a s 3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
V , ,
E T E E T E
Additional information is found in chapter Additional information is found in chapter

Internal Reference Junction on page 68. External Reference Junction on page 69.
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Notes.
If the resistance of the external circuit in thermocouple simulation is
very low (obvious short circuit), the message O.LOAD is displayed
until the load is reasonable.
Check that the instrument under test is set for the same thermo-
couple type as selected in MC3. If the type is not one of the avail-
able types, you should simulate in millivolt mode and convert from
temperature to millivolts manually. More information concerning
millivolt generation is in chapter Voltage Generation on page 49.
Wire-wound thermocouple temperature indicators and record-
ers are calibrated with known loop resistance, commonly ten or
twenty ohms. The required resistance of the conductors is usually
marked on the device. When calibrating such a device, tune the
loop resistance to the nominal value with an additional resistor.
Use MC3s 2-wire resistance measurement to tune the loop resis-
tance of a wire wound device. Short circuit the measuring device
for the time of resistance measurement. The resistance measure-
ment may damage the device, if you do not install the short circuit.
For more information on resistance measurement, see chapter
Resistance Measurement on page 36.
Warning!
If you short circuit the thermocouple simulation output, MC3
tries to maintain the voltage by increasing the output current.
If you then open the output again, the voltage is first too high,
but returns quickly to the correct level. If this voltage peak could
damage the components of the circuit, make sure that the cir-
cuit can not be shorted or protect the circuit against overvolt-
age. For the same reason, always enter 0°C output before con-
necting the circuit.
If you connect an RTD sensor to the ET sections R, RTD con-
nectors, there is no galvanic isolation between the thermo-
couple and the RTD sensor.
Next
Problems with thermovoltage simulation? See Error situations on page 71.
55
Special Generations
Manual change of generated signals is sometimes a restriction.
Therefore MC3 includes Stepping and Ramping as standard utili-
ties for creating automatically alternating output signals (special
generations).
To be able to start the definition of a special generation, a suitable
generation/simulation field has to be active in the Basic Mode Win-
dow. If a generation/simulation is not started, select D/Menu and
either A/Window 1 Setup or B/Window 2 Setup to configure a
generation/simulation. For more information on how to configure a
generation/simulation, see chapter Generating/Simulating on page
45 and its subchapters.
Notes.
Only one of the special generations may be active at a given time.
Special generations are available only in Basic Mode.
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Special Generations
Stepping
Open the window setup menu for the gen- Configure the Stepping settings according
eration/simulation quantity that you want to to your needs. The following pictures are
configure a Stepping function for (D/Menu examples of stepping configurations. The
and either A/Window 1 Setup or B/Win- graph below the configuration window dis-
dow 2 Setup ). Choose 3/Step, Ramp and plays the result of the settings.
1/Step in the next menu.
3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :3 5 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :3 6
S T E P P IN G S T E P P IN G
Q u a n tity C u rre n t Q u a n tity C u rre n t

P o rt E T :I(g e n ) P o rt E T :I(g e n )
S te p p in g M o d e U p S te p p in g M o d e U p /D o w n
S te p T im e 1 .0 0 s S te p T im e 0 .5 0 s
R e p e a ts R e p e a ts
0 = c o n tin u o u s 3 0 = c o n tin u o u s 0
S ta r tin g P o in t F ro m p re s e n t S ta r tin g P o in t F ro m 0 %
S te p S iz e 1 .0 0 m A S te p S iz e 1 .5 0 m A
N u m b e r o f S te p s 4 N u m b e r o f S te p s -------
D iv is io n o f S te p s L in e a r D iv is io n o f S te p s L in e a r
R a n g e 0 % 8 .0 0 0 0 R a n g e 0 % 8 .0 0 0 0
1 0 0 % 1 2 .0 0 0 0 m A 1 0 0 % 1 2 .0 0 0 0 m A
C a n c e l F ie ld S E t d o i pt S ta rt C a n c e l F ie ld S E t d o i pt S ta rt
R a m p in g R a m p in g
C u rre n t, m A C u rre n t, m A
1 2 1 2
1 1 1 1
1 0 1 0
9 9
8 8
-1 0 1 5 1 0 1 4 T im e , s -1 0 1 5 1 0 1 4 T im e , s
S ta rt S ta rt
Note that because of the Starting point ger value for the Number of Steps field,
setting, the first repeat of the leftmost ex- MC3 displays a dashed line instead of a
ample is limited to a small starting step and value for the Number of Steps field. This
only two full steps. Generally: if the step- indicates that the size of the step that
ping settings limit the first repeat to only a reaches the 100 % range limit is smaller
fraction of a full repeat it is still calculated than the defined step size. See the
as one repeat. rightmost example.
You may enter either the Step Size or the To stop stepping press the function key C/
Number of Steps. Because these values Stop Stepping. This applies for both a
depend on each other, the value of the other continuous stepping (Repeats field set to
field is calculated whenever you make any zero) and a stepping with a predetermined
changes. Also, you can only enter an inte- amount of repeats (max. value 65535).
ger as the Number of Steps value. If you
enter a step size that results in a non-inte-
57
Warning!
Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the
allowed input range of the connected instrument. MC3 deter-
mines the limits of the range settings based on the selected
quantity and port, not the connected instrument.
Ramping
Open the window setup menu for the gen- Configure the ramping settings according
eration/simulation quantity that you want to to your needs. The following pictures are
configure a Ramping function for (D/Menu examples of ramping configurations. The
and either A/Window 1 Setup or B/Win- graphs presented after the configuration
dow 2 Setup ). Choose 3/Step, Ramp and windows display the result of the settings.
2/Ramp in the next menu.
3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :3 8 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :3 9
R A M P IN G R A M P IN G
Q u a n tity C u rre n t Q u a n tity C u rre n t

P o rt E T :I(g e n ) P o rt E T :I(g e n )
W a it in 0 % 2 s W a it in 0 % 0 s
R is e T im e 1 s R is e T im e 5 s
W a it in 1 0 0 % 1 s W a it in 1 0 0 % 0 s
F a ll T im e 2 s F a ll T im e 0 s
R e p e a ts R e p e a ts
0 = c o n tin u o u s 2 0 = c o n tin u o u s 0
R a n g e 0 % 8 .0 0 0 0 R a n g e 0 % 8 .0 0 0 0
1 0 0 % 1 6 .0 0 0 0 m A 1 0 0 % 1 6 .0 0 0 0 m A
C a n c e l F ie ld S E t d o i pt S ta rt C a n c e l F ie ld S E t d o i pt S ta rt
R a m p in g R a m p in g
C u rre n t, m A C u rre n t, m A
1 6 1 6
1 4 1 4
1 2 1 2
1 0 1 0
8 8
-1 0 1 5 1 0 1 4 T im e , s -1 0 1 5 1 0 1 4 T im e , s
S ta rt S ta rt
To stop ramping press the function key zero) and a ramping with a predetermined
C/Stop Ramping. This applies for both a amount of repeats (max. value 65535).
continuous ramping (Repeats field set to
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Special Generations
Note.
MC3 actually makes the ramp in small steps. The steps are as small
as possible, slower ramps use smaller steps.
Warning!
Do not configure the range settings so that they exceed the
allowed input range of the connected instrument. MC3 deter-
mines the limits of the range settings based on the selected
quantity and port, not the connected instrument.
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(Empty)
60
Configurations and
Additional Information
Things discussed in Part C:

· How to configure MC3 to suit
your requirements.
· Additional information: Useful
during pressure measurement,
thermocouple measurement/
simulation and resistance/RTD
measurement/simulation.
Advanced Operation and Configuration
Configuring the Calibrator

A group of settings are available in MC3s Others menus Mainte-
nance option. The following chapters tell how you can change them
and what the default settings are.
Settings
The settings window has two pages. To open the settings window
starting from Basic Mode, press D/Menu, C/Others and 1/Set-
tings. The leftmost picture is the settings page that opens first.
2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 0 :2 9 2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 0 :3 0
S E T T IN G S S E T T IN G S
D a te F o rm a t d d .m m .y y y y N e t F re q u e n c y 5 0 H z
T im e F o r m a t h :m m 2 4 h B a c k lig h t P o w e r N o rm a l
L a n g u a g e E n g lis h
T e m p e r a tu r e U n it °C
A u to - o ff D e la y s ( 0 = n e v e r ) [m in ] T e m p e r a tu r e S c a le IT S 9 0
C a lib r a to r 0
B a c k lig h t 5
S o u n d V o lu m e s
K e y C lic k L o w
N e x t N e x t
C lo s e E d it C lo s e E d it
P a g e P a g e
You can scroll between the pages using the B/Next Page Function
Key.
Note.
All changes in settings become valid immediately.
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Configuring the Calibrator
Date Format Line Frequency

A drop down list of available date formats: Select the setting that suits the local line
dd.mm.yyyy, yyyy.mm.dd and mm.dd.yyyy. frequency (50 or 60 Hz).
The default format is dd.mm.yyyy. Note that wrong line frequency setting af-
fects the accuracy of MC3.
Time Format
The default setting is 50 Hz.
A drop down list of available time formats.
24 hour format: h:mm Display Backlight Power
12 hour format: h:mm am/pm. Select the backlight power from the avail-
The default setting is the 24 hour format. able options:
Language · Economy
· Normal
A drop down list of available User Interface
· Efficient
languages. The default language is En-
glish. The default setting is Economy.
Auto-Off Delay for the Calibrator Temperature Unit

Wait time before auto power off is executed. Select either °C (Centigrade) or °F (Fahr-
enheit) as the temperature unit.
The default setting is 0 (never).
The default setting is °C.
Auto-Off Delay for the Display Backlight
Wait time before the display light is auto- Temperature Scale
matically switched off. MC3 supports the use of both international
temperature scales: ITS90 and the older
The default setting is 5 min.
IPTS68. Select which one of them is in use.
Setting the time to zero disables display
backlight auto-off.
The default setting is ITS90.
Sound Volume Setting
The sound of the key click may be set to
one of the following values: Off, Low, Me-
dium or High.
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Setting Time and Date

To change the time and date (starting from Basic Mode), press
D/Menu, C/Others, 2/Maintenance and 2/Time/Date.
2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 0 :3 2
T IM E /D A T E S E T T IN G S
D a te (d d .m m .y y y y ) 2 9 0 1 2 0 0 1
T im e ( h h :m m :s s ) 1 0 3 2 2 2
C a n c e l E d it A c c e p t
Notes.
The date must always be given in dd.mm.yyyy format no matter
what the configured date format is.
The time must always be given in the 24 hour format no matter
what the configured time format is.
The date and time will be updated when you press the D/Accept
Function Key.
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Most of the measurements, generations and simulations presented
in this manual are straight forward: Just make the required window
settings and connect the instrument under test in the active termi-
nals and thats it!
Some cases require additional settings and things to check before
you can be certain that the measurement, generation or simulation
works as expected. A typical example of this is temperature mea-
surement using a thermocouple. It is not enough to select the cor-
rect quantity and port in MC3. The Sensor type and the Reference
Junction Mode have to be correct too. Wrong settings give errone-
ous results.
Whenever this additional information may be of use in a measure-
ment, generation or simulation, text describing the function refers
to one of the following chapters. An experienced user need not jump
to read this supplemental text, but for a beginner we highly recom-
mend it.
The main subjects described here are:

Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure on page 66,
Thermocouple Measurement/Simulation, Connections and
Troubleshooting on page 68,
Resistance and RTD Measurement, Connections on page 72
and
Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode, Connections
on page 73.
Parallel Functions in MC3 on page 74
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Things to Consider when Measuring Pressure
General
MC3 measures pressure with its internal gauge pressure input, if
present. Additionally, if the barometric option is present, the
measurement results of the gauge pressure input can also be shown
as absolute pressure.
Pressure Type
Every pressure measurement is in fact a pressure difference mea-
surement: a given pressure value is compared against a reference
pressure. In certain cases the reference pressure has a special
meaning (like the atmospheric pressure) and the pressure mea-
surements compared against these points are given a special name:
· Absolute pressure measurement uses vacuum as the refer-

ence pressure.
· Barometric pressure (or atmospheric pressure) is the ab-
solute pressure of the surrounding atmosphere. It is specially
titled because of its importance.
· Gauge pressure measurement uses the atmospheric pres-
sure as the reference. Gauge pressure may be zero, negative
or positive. Most of MC3s pressure inputs actually measure
gauge pressure although they may be used for measuring other
pressure types too.
· Differential pressure measurement requires a special dif-
ferential pressure module that has an input available for both
the reference pressure and the given pressure.
To be able to measure absolute pressure with MC3s gauge pres-
sure input, you need the barometric pressure option. Certain high
pressure inputs may approximate absolute pressure measurement
by adding an entered barometric pressure to the measured gauge
pressure.
Always ensure that the pressure type setting of your pressure
measurement is what you intended it to be. The pressure type
setting is crucial for getting meaningful pressure measurement
results.
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Pressure Inputs and their Naming Conventions

MC3s software refer to pressure inputs as follows:
Port: Input Name, e.g. P1: PR2C
which means that there is a pressure input in port P1 with a -1 to
2 bar (-14.5 to 30 psi) gauge pressure range.
The names of pressure inputs always start with the letters PR. The
names also include numbers and possible additional letters as fol-
lows:
1. The number defines the max. nominal pressure in the SI pres-
sure unit bar.
2. If there is an additional letter C, the pressure input is a com-
pound input with an ability to also measure negative gauge
pressures.
Examples: Name Max. nominal pressure in psi
PR2C -1 2 bar -14.5 30
PR160 0 160 bar 0 2400
Square Rooting
Pressure transmitters or converters used for flow measurement of-
ten have square rooting character. To enable correct percentage
error calculation of square rooting transmitters, select square root-
ing as the Transfer Function.
Square rooting is required when entering instrument data for a pres-
sure instrument (see Part D, Calibration). Standard pressure mea-
surement in Basic Mode does not require any Transfer Function
information.
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Thermocouple Measurement/Simulation, Connections and

Troubleshooting
To accurately measure the thermovoltage caused by the tempera-
ture to be measured, the second thermovoltage caused by the Ref-
erence Junction needs to be compensated. This is done using one
of the Reference Junction compensation methods described in the
subsequent chapters.
The Reference Junction compensation method has to be chosen
both when measuring and simulating thermocouples.
Internal Reference Junction

If the measuring/simulating port is set to Connection when measuring/simulat-
the Internal Reference Junction ing thermovoltage using Internal
(ET: TCi(mea) or ET: TCi(sim)), MC3 auto- Reference Junction Mode:
matically selects the Internal Reference
Junction compensation method. No other
T /C m a te r ia ls
Reference Junction compensation meth- ( T /C , e x te n s io n o r
ods are available unless the measuring/ c o m p e n s a tio n w ir e s ) T / C IN T . R J
simulating port is changed. T /C s e n s o r T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
o r a T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s
T /C s ig n a l r e c e iv e r M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E
Note.
The range of the Internal Reference Junctions temperature com-
pensation is -10 +50°C (14 122 °F).
See also
External Reference Junction on page 69
68
External Reference Junction

When using an external Reference Junction, MC3 measures or simulates the
thermovoltage using the T/C Low V terminals in the ET section. If the measuring/simu-
lating port is set to the External Reference Junction (ET: TCx(mea) or ET: TCx(sim)),
the following Reference Junction compensation methods are available:
RTD sensor: 0°C:

To be used when: To be used when:
· The Reference Junction temperature is · The Reference Junction temperature is
measured using an RTD sensor con- fixed to 0°C (using, e.g. ice) and MC3
nected to MC3s RTD terminals. is not used for measuring the Reference
Junction temperature.
Connection when measuring/simulating
· The Reference Junction temperature is
thermovoltage using Reference Junc-
controlled with 0°C set point.
tion compensation method RTD sensor:
· A compensation box is used and the
Reference Junction temperature setting
is 0°C.
T /C m a te r ia ls C o p p e r
· There is no Reference Junction compen-
sation in the measuring/simulation cir-
T
re f
cuit but 0°C is a good enough approxi-
mation.
T /C s e n s o r T / C IN T . R J Entered:
o r a T / C , L o w V R , R T D
4 -w m e a s
To be used when:
T /C s ig n a l r e c e iv e r W
T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s
fixed to a temperature that differs from
0°C.
controlled and the controllers set point
is not 0°C. Note: this method is of use
Warning! only if the accuracy of the controller is
If you connect an RTD sensor to the ET better than MC3s own Reference Junc-
inputs R, RTD connectors, there is no tion.
galvanic isolation between the thermo- · A compensation box is used and the
couple and the RTD sensor. Reference Junction temperature setting
is other than 0°C.
· There is no Reference Junction compen-
sation in the measuring/simulation cir-
cuit, but you want to manually enter an-
other Reference Junction temperature
than 0°C.
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Connection when measuring/simulat- Connection when measuring/simulating

ing thermovoltage using a temperature thermovoltage using a compensation
controller and Reference Junction box and Reference Junction compensa-
compensation method Entered (also tion method Entered (also RJ-mode
RJ-mode 0°C): 0°C):
T e m p e ra tu re
T re f T /C m a te r ia ls
C o n tr o lle r
t
C o p p e r
C o p p e r
T /C m a te r ia ls
T /C s e n s o r T / C IN T . R J
4 -w m e a s
4 -w m e a s
T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y T /C s ig n a l r e c e iv e r W
T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s 3 & 4 -w m e a s
M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E
Connection when measuring/simulating

thermovoltage using a fixed temperature
and Reference Junction compensation
method Entered (also RJ-mode 0°C):
T /C
m a te r ia ls C o p p e r
T re f
4 -w m e a s
T / C O R E X T
IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s
See also
Internal Reference Junction on page 68
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Error situations
The easiest way to avoid errors in thermocouple measurement and
simulation is to check carefully the used wiring and the Reference
Junction mode. The following table describes the typical error situ-
ations and possible causes/corrections when working with thermo-
couples:
PROBLEM CAUSE
MC3 (or the instrument • The thermocouple type selected in
under test when MC3 does not correspond with the
simulating used thermocouple.
thermovoltages) • The selected Reference Junction
measures the mode is not in accordance with the
temperature/millivolt used wiring.
signal, but the displayed
• Extension or compensation cable type
temperature reading is all
or connections are incorrect.
wrong.
(The error may vary from • The polarity of the cables are
0 to about ±50°C incorrect.
depending on the type of
the error)
MC3 (or the instrument • Incorrect connections.
under test) displays • The wiring is broken.
random readings during
• Interference from a mobile phone or a
thermocouple
radio transmitter affects the
measurement.
measurement.
MC3 displays unstable • The instrument under calibration uses
readings during voltage pulses to detect open sensor.
thermocouple simulation. When MC3 detects these pulses, it
tries to compensate for them, which
causes the unstable output. Prevent
these pulses for the time of
calibration. Refer to the service
manual of the instrument under
calibration on how to prevent these
open sensor detection pulses.
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Resistance and RTD Measurement, Connections

The two main problems in resistance and RTD measurement are
the effects of wiring resistances and thermovoltages in the resis-
tance measurement circuit. If possible, use 4-wire connection to
eliminate the effect of wiring resistance. The special resistance mea-
surement sequence of MC3 eliminates the thermovoltages of the
resistance measurement circuit.
MC3 continuously checks the connection type during resistance
and RTD measurement. The found connection type is displayed on
the resistance or RTD measurement window.
4-wire System 3-wire System

MC3 sources current through the resistor MC3 sources current through the resistor
from the two left side terminals. MC3 mea- from the two left side terminals. MC3 mea-
sures the voltage drop across the resistor sures the voltage drop across the entire
from the two right side terminals. The 4- current loop and across the low side con-
wire method gives the resistance between nection wire. If both left side connection
the terminals of the resistor, it is insensi- wires are identical, MC3 can compensate
tive to the resistance of the connection for the resistance of the connection wires.
wires.
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k T / C , L o w V R , R T D
4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , , 3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E E T E
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Using a Compensation Loop 2-wire System

MC3 sources current through the resistor Calibrator sources current through the re-
and the compensation loop from the two sistor and measures the voltage drop
left side terminals. MC3 measures the volt- across the same terminals.
age drop across the entire current loop and The result is acceptable, if the resistance
across the compensation loop. If the com- of the connection wires is low.
pensation loop and the connection wires
of the resistor are identical, MC3 can com-
pensate for the resistance of the connec-
tion wires.
4 -w m e a s + 2 4 V 1 4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , , 3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E E T E
When the compensation loop wiring sys-

tem is used, MC3 displays the text 3-wire.
Current Measurement Parallel to a Test Diode, Connections

The impedance of MC3s milliampere input +
is low enough to enable current measurement In p u t s ig n a l X
parallel to a test diode in a 20 mA circuit. I
Connection:
MC3 parallels the test diode of the transmit-
ter and measures the externally supplied T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
output current of the transmitter. T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
Note.
In higher temperatures: The leakage of the diode in the instrument
may affect the accuracy.
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Parallel Functions in MC3

This chapter explains what kind of simultaneous tasks you can do
with MC3.
Every section in MC3 W h e n m e a s u r in g E le c tr ic a l o u tp u t
may simultaneously in th is p a r t... is p o s s ib le in
have their own tasks. th is p a r t.
The computer connec-
tor may also have its T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
own independent task. T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
The ET section has a

W IR E S O N L Y
E T s e c tio n
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
double action ability: E T E
When one of the sen-

sor measure & gener-
ate section terminals (T/C INT RJ, T/C Low V, or R,RTD terminals) is
used for measuring purposes. Then an electrical output signal may
be generated from the ET sections output terminals. This feature is
not available when generating a signal from the sensor measure &
generate section terminals.
The ET section is also capable of doing the following double tasks:
· Measuring Low Voltages or thermocouples (connected to any
terminal used when measuring thermocouples) and at the same
time either measuring or simulating an RTD with the RTD sen-
sor terminals.
· Generating Low voltages or simulating a thermocouple (con-
nected to any terminal used when simulating thermocouples)
and at the same time measuring with the RTD sensor termi-
nals.
Warning!
There is no galvanic isolation between the ET sections mea-
suring terminals and generating terminals.
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Calibration
Things discussed in Part D:

· General presentation of what
calibration is and the phases
of a typical calibration proce-
dure.
· A description of a calibration
procedure using MC3.
· Some application examples on
how to perform the calibration
of certain instruments.
· Creating, editing and deleting
Instruments.
· Viewing calibration results.
Calibration
General
MC3 is a stand-alone calibrator as well as a calibrator communicat-
ing with calibration software.
MC3 supports stand-alone calibration and off-line calibration.
The following list briefly describes these methods:
· In stand-alone calibration, all instrument and calibration result
data is stored in MC3s memory. No external calibration data-
base is used.
· In off-line calibration (sometimes also called batch calibration),
the instrument data is downloaded from a calibration software.
The calibration is done just as in stand-alone calibration, but
calibration procedures are downloaded from a software and
the saved results are uploaded to the calibration software.
Note that off-line calibration requires the QCAL option. It also re-
quires the computer communication cable to connect MC3 to a PCs
serial port.
Note.
MC3 stores one As Found calibration and one As Left calibration
per instrument. Additional As Found or As Left calibrations for the
same instrument overwrite the older results. Use a calibration soft-
ware to transfer existing calibration results to the calibration
softwares database before performing more calibrations.
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General
Phases of Instrument Calibration
S ta rt
R e a d S ta r tin g
G u id e te x t
A s F o u n d
c a lib r a tio n
S a v e A s
F o u n d r e s u lts
n o A d ju s tm e n t y e s
r e q u ir e d ?
R e a d A d ju s tin g
G u id e te x t
A d ju s tm e n t
n o * W ith in y e s
lim its ?
* If it is n o t p o s s ib le
to a d ju s t th e
m a x im u m e r r o r
b e lo w th e " R e je c t if " A s L e ft
lim it, c o n s id e r c a lib r a tio n
r e p la c in g th e
in s tr u m e n t w ith S a v e A s L e ft
a m o re a c c u ra te o n e . r e s u lts
R e a d F in is h in g
G u id e te x t
E n d
The picture gives a general view of the phases in a calibration

procedure. MC3 supports three separate guide texts (white blocks
in the picture):
One is displayed when starting the calibration.
Another when the adjustment utility is started.
The third text is displayed when ending the calibration.
The guide texts may be entered in MC3 or they may be downloaded
from a PC with a calibration software.
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Calibration
As Found Calibration
The As Found calibration documents the state of the instrument
before carrying out any adjustments. The calibration states the
amount of drift in the instrument during the calibration period.
E rro r
0 2 5 5 0 7 5 1 0 0 %
MC3 does not require you to save an As Found calibration. If you

do not want to save information of the instruments state before
adjustment, just do the adjustments needed and perform the As
Left calibrations.
Adjustment
MC3 calculates (among other figures) the maximum error found
during the calibration. Depending on the value of the maximum er-
ror, you decide whether you adjust the instrument or not. MC3 sup-
ports four different error limit settings:
Reject if > acceptance limit for found maximum error,
Adjust if > the instrument need to be adjusted if this
limit is exceeded,
Do not adjust if < adjusting the instrument is not
necessary / of use and
Adjust to < after adjusting, the maximum error should
not exceed this limit.
MC3 has a special adjustment utility tool that can be used when the
input signal of the instrument is generated/simulated with MC3. See
chapter MC3s Support for Instrument Adjustment on page 96.
We recommend you use the utility whenever possible. In all other
situations, use the error graph and its error value to have a view on
how the adjustment affects the accuracy of the instrument and how
close the output signal is from the target value.
Use the instruments ZERO adjustment at lower end of the range.
Adjust the higher end of the range with the instruments SPAN ad-
justment. The two adjustment points do not necessarily need to be
the end points of the instrument range. You may want to use other
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General
points to optimize the calibration at the most important part of the

range. Note, however, that if the points are very close to each other,
the error at other points of the range may be quite big (see As Left
Calibration below).
E rro r
S P A N
0
Z E R O
0 2 5 5 0 7 5 1 0 0 %
As Left Calibration
The As Left calibration documents the state of the instrument after
the possible adjustment.
MC3 does not require you to save an As Left calibration. If the As
Found calibration proves to be good and no adjustment is needed,
you may omit the As Left calibration.
E rro r E rro r
0 0
0 2 5 5 0 7 5 1 0 0 % 0 2 5 5 0 7 5 1 0 0 %
The pictures above display different As Left calibration graphs after

two different kinds of adjustments.
In the leftmost picture, the error is minimized at the end points of the
instrument range. This results in a relatively notable error in the
middle of the span. If the middle of the span is the area, where the
measurement is usually situated, then this method is not recom-
mended.
The rightmost picture displays the error graph when the maximum
error is minimized by ìlowering the graphî. As a result, the error
minimum is at approx. 30†% and 70†% of the span.
Note that these adjustment strategies are just examples. There is
an unlimited amount of ìcorrectî ways to adjust an instrument.
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Calibration
Required Sections for Different Input/Output Signal Combinations

Consider the type of your instrument before doing a calibration:
· What are the input and output quantities/ports?
· Is the input signal measured, generated/simulated or keyed
(Input method)?
· Is the output signal measured or keyed (Output method)?
Use the following tables find out the required sections for each sup-
ported input/output quantity and method:
Table for choosing the input section Table for choosing the output section
QUANTITY METHOD REQ. SECTION QUANTITY METHOD REQ. SECTION
Voltage Measured E Voltage Measured E
Generated ET Keyed none
Keyed none Low Voltage ET Measured ET
(
Low Voltage ET measured ET Keyed none *
Generated ET Current Measured E
(
Keyed none * Keyed none
Current Measured E Resistance Measured ET
(
E generated E Keyed none *
ET generated ET Pressure Measured Press.
(
Keyed none Keyed none **
Resistance Measured ET Temp. Keyed none
Simulated ET TC temperature Measured ET
( (
Keyed none * Keyed none *
Pressure Measured Press. RTD temperature Measured ET
( (
Keyed none ** Keyed none *
Temperature Keyed none Frequency Measured E
TC temperature Measured ET Keyed none
Simulated ET Value Keyed none
RTD temperature Measured ET Switch Measured E
Simulated ET
Frequency Measured E
Generated ET
Value Keyed none
*) Input or Output Method Keyed is available as an option only if the ET

section is installed (models MC3MF and MC5TE).
**) Input or Output Method Keyed is available as an option only if a pres-
sure input is installed into the pressure section (models MC3MF and
MC5PE).
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General
The general principle is: The same section may not be used for
both the input and the output signal. There are however some ex-
ceptions to that rule:
If when checking the required sections both the input and the out-
put section is ET, but the cells are grayed, check the table below. It
presents all supported combinations where both the input signal
and the output signal is connected to the ET section.
Supported input/output quantities and methods where both the

input signal and the output signal is connected to the ET section:
INPUT QUANTITY INPUT METHOD OUTPUT QUANTITY OUTPUT METHOD
Voltage Generated Low Voltage ET Measured

Generated TC Temperature Measured
Generated RTD Temperature Measured
Low Voltage ET Measured RTD Temperature Measured
Current ET Generated Low Voltage ET Measured
ET Generated TC Temperature Measured
ET Generated RTD Temperature Measured
TC temperature Measured RTD Temperature Measured
Simulated RTD Temperature Measured
RTD temperature Measured TC Temperature Measured
Simulated TC Temperature Measured
Frequency Generated Low Voltage ET Measured
Generated TC Temperature Measured
Generated RTD Temperature Measured
Generated Resistance Measured
Each row is a supported combination.
A reminder. Available sections in different MC3 models:

MC3 model Available sections
MF
MC3 Electrical (E), Temperature (ET) and Pressure sections
TE
MC5 Electrical (E) and Temperature (ET) sections
PE
MC5 Electrical (E) and Pressure sections
81
Calibration
Calibrating an Instrument
Selecting the Instrument to Be Calibrated

To move from Basic Mode to Cali- 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :5 0
bration Mode, press the A /
Calibration Mode Function Key. A 1 0 1 -X I-0 0 1 .1
list of instruments available in 1 1 2
1 1 2
-T
-T
T -0 0 3 .1
T -0 0 7 .1
MC3s memory is presented. If you P T 1 0 1 .6
P T 1 1 2 .1 2
do not have any instrument data in P T 1 1 5 .1 5 -1
P T 1 1 5 .1 5 -2
MC3s memory, either download P T 1 1 2 .1 6
them from a calibration software or T T 1
T T 1
1
1
2 .0 8
2 .1 0
create instruments in MC3 as de- T T 1 1 2 .1 2
scribed in chapter Adding New In- D e v ic e

T T 1 1
ID
2 .0 7
struments on page 97. The Posi- P o s itio n N a m e
In ta k e T e m p e ra tu re o n F e e d 1
tion ID / Device ID of an already C a lib r a te d
N o t C a lib r a te d
calibrated instrument is tick-marked
B a s ic
( ) M o d e
S e le c t M E N U
When you move the cursor (the in-

verted text), the additional data presented in the lower part of the
screen changes to reflect the data of the current instrument.
Select one of the available instruments by pressing the or the
C/Select key.
Note.
If there are a lot instrument data in MC3s memory, displaying the
list may take a few seconds.
82
The Instrument Window

The Instrument window gives you 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :5 1
an overview of the selected instru- IN S T R U M E N T
1 1 2 -T T -0 0 3 .1
ment. You can view detailed instru- In ta k e T e m p e r a tu r e o n F e e d 1
ment data by pressing the D/MENU
Function Key and 1/View Instru- T r a n s fe r F u n c tio n L in e a r
5 ¯
ment Details. To edit the Instru- C a l. P o in ts
ment data, press the B/Edit Func-

tion Key. More information on edit- IN P U T 0 .0 0 ... 1 0 0 .0 0 ° C
S im u la te d
ing instrument data is in chapter M e th o d
S e n s o r T y p e P t1 0 0 a 3 8 5
Editing Instrument Data on page
98. O U T P U T 4 .0 0 0 0 ... 2 0 .0 0 0 0 m A
M e th o d M e a s u re d
To calibrate the selected instru-
ment, simply press C/Calibrate . B a c k E d it C a lib r a te M E N U
General calibration procedures are
discussed in chapter A Calibration
Procedure Using MC3 on page 84. Some calibration examples
are available starting from chapter Examples of Instrument Cali-
bration on page 87.
If a Starting Guide text is written, it appears before the Calibration
Windows are opened. To close the window displaying the note text,
press D/OK.
83
Calibration
A Calibration Procedure Using MC3

The Calibration Windows:
3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :5 2
In p u t In p u t R T D T e m p e r a tu r e [E T : S im u l]
P t1 0 0 a 3 8 5
S ig n a l
W in d o w
0 .0 0 ° C (IT S 9 0 )
O u tp u t C u rre n t [E : M e a s ]
O u tp u t
S ig n a l 3 .9 7 6 2 m A
W in d o w
E rro r
1 .0 0 -0 .1 5 % o f s p a n
E rro r +
G ra p h
0
-
0 % 5 0 % 1 0 0 %
B a c k S ta rt A d ju s t M E N U
A typical calibration procedure using MC3 is as follows:

We assume you have already selected the instrument to be
calibrated and are viewing/editing the selected instruments data
pages. See Selecting the Instrument to Be Calibrated on page
82 for information on how to enter Calibration Mode and select-
ing instruments for calibration.
1. Make the required connections and test them by altering the
input signal in with the Instrument Adjustment utility (if you
havent done the connections and testing in Basic Mode).
2. Start the calibration run by pressing B/Start. The way MC3
passes through all calibration points depends on the Calibra-
tion Method setting:
In Automatic calibration MC3 generates/simulates the input
signal. See chapters
About Automatic Calibration on page 86 and
About Manual Calibration on page 86.
Note.
You can pause a calibration run whenever you want by press-

ing the A/Stop Function Key. Then you are provided with the
following (self-explanatory) choices:
A/Continue
B/End
C/Skip Point.
3. When the calibration run is ready, you can either Reject the
results (A/Reject Calibration) or Continue by pressing the
84
D/Saveè Function Key. 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :5 7

In p u t R T D T e m p e r a tu r e [E T : S im u l]
Note. 0 .0 0
P t1 0 0 a 3 8 5
° C (IT S 9 0 )
If the maximum error of the calibra- O u tp u t C u rre n t [E : M e a s ]

tion results exceed the Adjust if > 4 .0 2 9 3 m A
error limit, a message window with
the following text: The calibrated E rro r
1 .0 0 0 .1 8 % o f s p a n
+
instr ument need to be ad-
justed. 0
4. Enter the environmental data and

-
save the results using one of the 0 %
R e je c t
5 0 % 1 0 0 %
S a v e
options provided in the Function C a lib r a tio n
Keys B to D.
3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :5 8
Notes. E N V IR O N M E N T A L D A T A
D e v ic e T e m p e ra tu r e 2 1 .0 °C
Some of the temperature data may E n v ir o n m e n t T e m p . 2 1 .0 °C
3 1 .6
be pre-entered by MC3, provided
In p u t M o d u le T e m p . °C
O u tp u t M o d u le T e m p . 2 9 .6 °C
the data is available for MC3 (pres- H u m id ity 3 0 %
sure input, the E section or the ET C a lib r a te d b y :
section was used during the cali- A n d y H a n d y m a n
bration). N o te s :
J u s t T e s tin g
MC3 stores one As Found cali-

bration and one As Left calibra-
tion per instrument. Additional B a c k
S a v e
A s F o u n d
S a v e
A s L e ft
S a v e
A s B o th
As Found or As Left calibrations
for the same instrument overwrite the older results. Use a
calibration software to transfer existing calibration results
to the calibration softwares database before performing
more calibrations.
5. Continue either with another calibration run or end the calibra-
tion procedure. In the latter case you will see the possible Fin-
ishing Guide text before you are back viewing the Instrument
Data.
Note.
If you are calibrating instruments using off-line method then please
keep in mind this: When you upload the results from MC3 to the
calibration software, the results are by default also left in MC3s
memory. To free memory in MC3 by deleting the results, see Delet-
ing Instruments on page 101.
See also:
MC3s Support for Instrument Adjustment on page 96.
Viewing Calibration Results on page 102.
85
Calibration
About Automatic Calibration

Automatic calibration is possible when MC3 is able to generate/
simulate the input signal.
Automatic calibration is selected in the Calibration Method field
on the Instrument Data pages. More information on editing instru-
ment data is in chapter Editing Instrument Data on page 98.
In Automatic calibration MC3 generates/simulates the input sig-
nal. When the input signal is within the Maximum Allowed Cali-
bration Point Deviation limits, MC3 waits for the output signal to
stabilize (the Setpoint Delay setting). Then the calibration point is
accepted automatically and MC3 continues with the next calibra-
tion point.
If the input signal never stabilizes (the symbol is visible con-
tinuously), but you want MC3 to save the results anyhow, press the
B/Force Accept Function Key.
About Manual Calibration

In manual calibration, you will have to manually set the input signal
to a level that the next calibration point requires. Manual calibration
is possible in almost all situations. Even for calibrations that could
be done automatically.
If the input signal is measured, the input signal window displays a
Desired Input Value X.xxxx text to help you remember what is
the next target value.
If the input signal is generated/simulated, MC3 automatically
changes the input signal to the next target value, but does not con-
tinue until you manually accept the point.
Use the B/Accept Readings Function Key to save the point data
and continue to the next point until all points are accepted.
Note.
If the calibration points are defined for the output signal, set the
input signal to such a level that the instrument to be calibrated cre-
ates the required output signal.
86
Examples of Instrument Calibration

This User Guide has only a few examples of how to calibrate an
instrument. Many calibration procedures not presented here are
either very similar to the ones presented in the following chapters
or they can be combined, e.g. the calibration of a Pressure Indi-
cator/Recorder is partly done as a Pressure Transmitter and partly
as a Temperature Indicator/Recorder calibration.
Use the information presented in Part B of this manual when con-
necting/calibrating instruments that do not have a separate calibra-
tion procedure presented in this part.
The calibration of the following instruments are presented in this
manual:
Pressure Transmitters on page 88,
Temperature Sensors on page 90,
Temperature Indicators and Recorders on page 92 and
Electrical Limit Switches on page 94.
87
Calibration
Pressure Transmitters
This procedure suits all instruments with a pressure input and any
kind of electrical output signal. Both the input and output signal
range should be measurable with MC3. Pressure transmitter cali-
bration can be done with models MC3MF and MC3PE.
Required sections
· A pressure input (PRxxx).
· The E section for measuring the electrical output signal.
Preparations
1. Connect the input signal of the instru- P
ment to the pressure input.
E
2. Connect the pressure source both to the P re s s u re
instruments input and to the pressure S o u rc e
input.
3. Connect the instruments output signal
to the chosen electrical input port in
MC3.
4. Test the connections in Basic Mode if
needed. To quickly configure the Basic T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m t r
Modes windows, go to Calibration

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
Mode, select the instrument to be cali-

E T E
brated and the Function Key C/Cali- In p u t

0 6 .1 0 . 2 0 0 0
P r e s s u r e
0 . 4 9 8 2
1 1 : 4 9
[ P 1 : IN
G
T 6 C ]
a u g e
b a r
brate but immediately return to Basic

D e s i r e d In p u t V a l u e 0 .5 0 0 0
O u tp u t C u r r e n t [ E : M e a s ]
8 . 0 3 1 0 m A
Mode.
E r r o r
1 . 0 0 0 .2 8 % o f s p a n
+
-
0 % 5 0 % 1 0 0 %
A c c e p t
P a u s e
R e a d i n g s
M U L T I F U N C T I O N C A L I B R A T O R
88
Calibration
1. Move to Calibration Mode, select the 4. Save or reject the results as is de-
instrument to be calibrated and start the scribed in chapter A Calibration Pro-
calibration as presented in chapter A cedure Using MC3 on page 84.
Calibration Procedure Using MC3 on 5. Do the possible adjustment and the As
page 84. Found calibration or return to the Instru-
2. Set the pressure using, e.g. a pressure ment window.
pump.
3. Accept the points using the B/Accept
Readings Function Key.
Warning!
Working with pressure instruments can be hazardous. Only
qualified personnel may use pressure instruments and pres-
sure sources.
Next
MC3s Support for Instrument Adjustment on page 96
89
Calibration
Temperature Sensors
This procedure suits temperature sensors no matter if they are RTDs
or thermocouples. The sensors output signal is measured with MC3
or it is keyed into MC3. The reference temperature is either mea-
sured with MC3 or entered to MC3. Temperature sensor calibration
can be done with models MC3MF and MC3TE.
If you measure the reference temperature using MC3, remember
the following conditions:
· If the sensor to be calibrated is a thermocouple, the reference
thermometer needs to be an RTD sensor.
· If the sensor to be calibrated is an RTD sensor, the reference
thermometer needs to be a thermocouple.
Required section
· The ET section for measuring the sensors output signal and
possibly also for measuring the reference temperature.
Preparations
1. Place the sensor of the instrument (and 2. Test the connections in Basic Mode if
the sensor of the reference thermom- needed. To quickly configure the Basic
eter) into the calibration bath/dry block. Modes windows, go to Calibration
Connect it/them to suitable terminals in Mode, select the instrument to be cali-
MC3 (RTD or T/C). If the sensor is a brated and the Function Key C/Cali-
thermocouple, select one of the avail- brate but immediately return to Basic
able reference junction methods: Mode.
· The internal Reference Junction R e fe re n c e
is in use. th e rm o m e te r
· The reference junction is fixed to S e n s o r
0°C.
· The reference junction tempera-
ture is entered.
· The reference junction tempera- T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m t r
ture is measured externally using

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
an RTD connected to the RTD ter- M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E

3 & 4 -w m e a s
O U T P U T
E T
M
V ,
E
,
E A S U R E
minals.
See Part C for additional information In p u t
0 6 .1 0 .2 0 0 0
T C
1 1 :0 6
T e m p e r a tu r e [E T :C o n tr o l]
concerning the reference junction meth- 2 5 .0 1 K N iC r /N iA l

° C (IT S 9 0 )
D e s ir e d In p u t V a lu e 2 5 .0 0
R T D T e m p e r a tu r e [E T : M e a s ]
ods.
O u tp u t
2 4 .9 4
P t1 0 0 a 3 8 5
° C (IT S 9 0 )
E r r o r
1 .0 0 -0 .0 6 % o f s p a n
+
-
0 % 5 0 % 1 0 0 %
A c c e p t
P a u s e
R e a d in g s
90
Calibration
1. Move to Calibration Mode, select the 4. If the reading of the reference tempera-
instrument to be calibrated and start the ture sensor is entered manually, enter
calibration as presented in chapter A the value and press B/Accept Read-
Calibration Procedure Using MC3 on ings Function Key. If the reference tem-
page 84. perature sensor is connected to MC3,
2. Start the calibration as presented in accept the readings using the B/Accept
Readings Function Key.
chapter A Calibration Procedure Us-
ing MC3 on page 84. 5. Save or reject the results as is de-
3. Set the temperature of the bath/dry scribed in chapter A Calibration Pro-
block to the required calibration point. cedure Using MC3 on page 84.
Wait until the temperature stabilizes. 6. Do the possible adjustment and the As
Found calibration or return to the Instru-
ment window.
Hint!
With small changes, this procedure should also suit all tempera-
ture instruments with a fixed sensor. In that case, use a reference
sensor that can be connected to MC3 to measure the input signal
and either measure or enter the output signal of the instrument.
Use one of the following examples for the output signal:
· Temperature Transmitter with sensor. See the example
Pressure Transmitters on page 88.
· Temperature Indicators/Recorders with sensor. See the
example Temperature Indicators and Recorders on page
92.
· Temperature switches (thermostats) with sensor. See the
example Electrical Limit Switches on page 94.
Next
91
Calibration
Temperature Indicators and Recorders

This procedure suits Temperature Indicators/Recorders no matter
if the sensor is an RTD or a thermocouple. The instruments input
signal is simulated using MC3 and the output reading is entered
into MC3. Temperature indicator and recorder calibration can be
done with models MC3MF and MC3TE.
Required section
· The ET section for simulating the temperature sensor.
Preparations
1. Connect suitable terminals in MC3 to 4. Test the connections in Basic Mode if
the input connectors of the indicator/ needed. To quickly configure the Basic
recorder. Modes windows, go to Calibration
Mode, select the instrument to be cali-
2. If the sensor to be simulated is a ther-
brated and the Function Key C/Cali-
mocouple, select one of the following
reference junction methods:
Mode.
· The internal Reference Junction
is in use.
· The reference junction is fixed to
0°C.
ture is entered.
ture is measured externally using T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m tr
an RTD connected to the RTD ter- T / C , L o w V R , R T D

4 -w m e a s
V , 1, + 2 4 V 1 m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
minals.
W IR E S O N L Y
3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
E T E
See Part C for additional information

concerning the reference junction meth- In p u t
0 6 .1 0 .2 0 0 0 1 0 :4 6
R T D T e m p e r a t u r e [ E T : S im u l.]
ods.
P t1 0 0 a 3 8 5
7 5 .0 0 ° C (IT S 9 0 )
O u tp u t V a lu e [K e y e d ]
7 4 .8 0 0 °C
3. If the sensor to be simulated is an RTD, E n te r O u tp u t R e a d in g

E rro r
1 .0 0 -0 .2 0 % o f s p a n
the used wiring system depends on the

+
instrument to be calibrated. Remember -

0 % 5 0 % 1 0 0 %
to only use the two leftmost RTD termi-

A c c e p t
P a u s e
R e a d in g s
nals in MC3.
92
Calibration
1. Move to Calibration Mode, select the This method is useful when cali-
instrument to be calibrated and start the brating analog indicators/record-
calibration as presented in chapter A ers and the input signal supports
Calibration Procedure Using MC3 on fine adjustment.
page 84. · Select the field displaying the de-
2. MC3 simulates the output signal of the fault value and enter the actual
temperature sensor for each calibration reading. This method is useful
point. The middlemost window displays when calibrating indicators with
the default value for the reading. You digital display or when the input
have two possibilities on how to con- signal cannot be fine adjusted.
tinue:
3. Accept the points using the B/Accept
· Adjust the simulated signal until Readings Function Key.
the reading of the indicator/re- 4. Save or reject the results as is de-
corder is exactly the same as the scribed in chapter A Calibration Pro-
default value displayed in MC3. cedure Using MC3 on page 84.
5. Do the possible adjustment and the As
Found calibration or return to the Instru-
ment window.
Hint!
This procedure can be used as a reference when calibrating any
kind of indicators/recorders. Adapt the input signal connections/
settings according to the instruments input signal.
When calibrating a temperature instrument with a detachable sen-
sor (the input signal is simulated with MC3), use this example as
the source for the input signal part.
Next
93
Calibration
Electrical Limit Switches

This procedure suits limit switches with an electrical input. The in-
put signal is generated with MC3. Electrical limit switch calibration
can be done with models MC3MF and MC3TE.
Required sections
· The ET section for generating the required electrical signal
(Voltage or Current).
· The E section for detecting the switchs state.
Preparations Calibration
1. Connect the ET sections terminals 1. Move to Calibration Mode and select the
marked OUTPUT to the input of the instrument to be calibrated.
switch. 2. Start the calibration as is presented in
2. Connect the switch contact to the switch chapter A Calibration Procedure Us-
terminals in the E section. ing MC3 on page 84. MC3 does the
Prescan if it is enabled. During the
3. Test the connections in Basic Mode if
needed. To quickly configure the Basic prescan, MC3 searches for approxi-
Modes windows, go to Calibration mate values for the actuating and
Mode, select the instrument to be cali- deactuating point. This speeds up the
brated and the Function Key C/Cali- final test without sacrificing accuracy.
The prescan test is done only once in a
Mode. calibration.
· By default, the Prescan is set to on.
If you do not want MC3 to perform a
prescan, disable it (commands
D/MENU and 2 /Prescan ). When
Prescan is set to off, MC3 uses the
whole scan range also during the
T / C IN T . R J 2 -w x m t r actual test.
4 -w m e a s + 2 4 V 1
3. The actual test is done automatically:

T / C , L o w V R , R T D V , 1, m e a s / s in k
T / C O R E X T
W IR E S O N L Y
MC3 slowly increases the input signal

3 & 4 -w m e a s V , ,
H A R T ®
S E N S O R M E A S U R E & S IM U L A T E O U T P U T M E A S U R E
E T E
until the switch actuates and continues

M a x in p u t : L o w V
6 0 V D C / 3 0 V A C
In p u t
0 6 .1 0 .2 0 0 0 1 0 :2 9
V o lta g e [E T : G e n .]
by decreasing the input signal until the
5 .0 2 3
T e s t in g s w itc h lim its ( 4 /5 )
V
switch deactuates. MC3s screen dis-
plays the obtained data as the test ad-
O u tp u t S w itc h [E : M e a s .]
8 .0 3 1 0 A c tu a te
-------
vances.
D e a c tu a te
7 .0 0 0
5 .5 0 0
4 .5 0 0
3 .0 0 0
P a u s e
94
· If for some reason the calibration 4. Save or reject the results as is de-
cannot be done automatically (be- scribed in chapter A Calibration Pro-
cause the input signal is measured, cedure Using MC3 on page 84.
not generated/simulated), you will 5. Either do another calibration run or re-
have to change the input signal turn to the Instrument window.
manually. The slower you raise the
input signal the more accurate the
observed actuation point is. Be
equally careful when decreasing the
input signal in order to get the
deactuation point.
Notes.
Selecting Calibration Method Manual when the input signal is gen-
erated/simulated with MC3 means that each pair of actuation/
deactuation points have to be accepted manually.
If the prescan stops and displays an error message, try widening
the scan range. It is also advisable to have the scan range sym-
metrical in relation to the actuation/deactuation points.
Hint!
This procedure also suits other types of switches. How to calibrate
other types of switches may be adapted by combining the informa-
tion of this example with the input signal information from one of the
following examples:
· Pressure switches. See the example Pressure Transmit-
ters on page 88.
· Temperature switches with a fixed sensor. See the example
Temperature Sensors on page 90.
· Temperature switches with a detachable sensor. See the
example Temperature Indicators and Recorders on page
92.
Next
95
Calibration
MC3s Support for Instrument Adjustment

MC3 includes a special utility for 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :5 9
adjusting instruments. This tool is In p u t R T D T e m p e r a tu r e [E T : S im u l]
P t1 0 0 a 3 8 5
of use when MC3 generates/simu- 1 0 0 .0 0 ° C (IT S 9 0 )
lates the input signal. Use the stan-
dard calibration screen when ad- O u tp u t C u rre n t [E : M e a s ]
justing instruments that are cali- 1 9 .9 9 1 8 m A
brated manually. When viewing the

E rro r
three Calibration Windows, open 1 .0 0 -0 .0 5 % o f s p a n
+
the adjustment utility by pressing
the C/Adjust Function Key. Press 0
the Function Keys B, C and D to
quickly change the value of the in-
-
put signal. 0 % 5 0 % 1 0 0 %
B a c k 0 % 5 0 % 1 0 0 %
Additionally, the input signal field is
editable during instrument adjust-
ment. This makes it possible for you to enter generation/simulation
values other than the ones available via the Function Keys.
96
Maintaining MC3s Instrument Database

This chapter and its subchapters describe how to create instruments,
edit instrument data and delete instruments.
Adding instruments to MC3s database by downloading the instru-
ments from an external calibration database software is not pre-
sented here. When using such a software, consult the Instruction
Manual of the software.
MC3s memory is dynamic. There are no fixed amount instruments
and calibration data that you may keep in MC3s memory. It all de-
pends on how many calibration repeats and how much history data
is kept in the memory.
Normally, you can safely store some hundreds of instruments and
their calibration results without having out of memory messages.
If you want to delete instruments or calibration data from MC3s
memory, see chapters Deleting Instruments on page 101 and
Deleting Calibration Results on page 103.
Adding New Instruments

If you go to Calibration Mode, but 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 4 :1 5
there are no instruments in MC3s
database, the Position ID list is
empty except for the possibility to
create a new instrument. Select the
or the key to create a new C re a te N e w In s tr u m e n t...
instrument. If the Position ID list is
not empty, you can add new instru-
ments by selecting D/MENU and
1/Create New Instrument. D e v ic e ID
P o s itio n N a m e
Whichever way you start creating
the instrument, you will first have C a lib r a te d
B a s ic
S e le c t M E N U
M o d e
97
Calibration
to select the Input Quantity and the Output Quantity. These selec-
tions cannot be changed afterwards.
S E L E C T IN S T R U M E N T IN P U T
S E L E C T IN S T R U M E N T O U T P U T
V o lta g e
V o lta g e
L o w V o lta g e
L o w V o lta g e
C u rre n t
C u rre n t
R e s is ta n c e
R e s is ta n c e
P re s s u re
P re s s u re
T e m p e ra tu re
T e m p e ra tu re
T C T e m p e ra tu re
T C T e m p e ra tu re
R T D T e m p e ra tu re
R T D T e m p e ra tu re
F re q u e n c y
F re q u e n c y
V a lu e
V a lu e
S w itc h
After the Quantity selections, there are five pages of instrument

data that need to be completed. They are presented in chapter
Editing Instrument Data.
Editing Instrument Data

The instrument data pages may be re-edited whenever you want.
Note.
Only the following fields may be edited if the instrument data is
downloaded from a calibration software (valid for Beamexs calibra-
tion software QD3 and QM6):
· Input Span and Output Span.
General Data Page

Out of the four text fields in the up- 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 4 :1 8
per part of this page, only Position IN S T R U M E N T G E N E R A L D A T A
ID or Device ID is required. Change P o s itio n ID P T 1 0 1 .6

the Error calculation formula and
F e e d 3 , p re s s u re
the error limits according to your P o s itio n N a m e
needs. Zero value in any error limit D e v ic e ID

field means that the limit is not com-
pared against the calculated maxi- D e v ic e N a m e
mum error. E r r o r C a lc . M e th o d % o f s p a n
R e je c t if > 0 .5 0
A d ju s t if > 0 .3 0
D o n o t A d ju s t if < 0 .1 0
A d ju s t to < 0 .1 0
N e x t
S a v e E d it M E N U
p a g e
98
Instrument Input Page

The input quantity defines which 0 3 .1 0 .2 0 0 0 1 2 :4 5
fields are required/visible. Common IN S T R U M E N T IN P U T
P re s s u re
fields for all quantities are:
In p u t M e th o d C o n tr o lle d
Input Method,
Unit and P o rt 1 IN T 1 C
Range
All other quantities except Value P re s s u re T y p e G a u g e
also have the Input Port field. U n it b a r

Some additional fields appear when
R a n g e 0 % 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0
the input quantity is Pressure, RTD 1 0 0 % 1 .0 0 0 0 0 0
Temperature or T/C Tempera-
ture, e.g. Pressure Type in the
adjacent picture. S a v e
N e x t
E d it M E N U
P a g e
Instrument Output Page

The output quantity includes the 0 3 .1 0 .2 0 0 0 1 2 :4 7
corresponding common fields as IN S T R U M E N T O U T P U T
C u rre n t
the input quantity. The same addi-
tional fields are also available for O u tp u t M e th o d M e a s u re d
the output quantity, with the follow- P o rt E

ing exceptions/additions: If the out-
m A
put quantity is Pressure, the pres- U n it
sure type is always Gauge. Out- R a n g e 0 % 4 .0 0 0 0 0 0

2 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0
put quantity Frequency includes a 1 0 0 %
Trigger Level setting.

Remember to also check the
Transfer Function setting at the T r a n s fe r F u n c tio n L in e a r
bottom of the display. The default S a v e
N e x t
E d it M E N U
p a g e
setting is Linear.
99
Calibration
Switches have an altogether differ- 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 4 :2 5

ent group of settings as shown in IN S T R U M E N T O U T P U T
S w itc h : P r e s s u r e [b a r ]
the adjacent picture. The actuation
and deactuation point errors are S w itc h T y p e N o r m a lly C lo s e d
calculated against the correspond- N o m in a l P o in ts

ing nominal values. Error Calcu- A c tu a tin g 0 .7 0 0 0 0 0
0 .6 0 0 0 0 0
lation Directions define error di-
D e a c tu a tin g
rections to be observed when cal- E r r o r C a lc u la tio n D ir e c tio n s

A c tu a tin g U p /D o w n
culating errors. Scan Range val- D e a c tu a tin g U p /D o w n
ues define the range where MC3
S c a n R a n g e
searches for the approximate ac- S ta r t P o in t 0 .4 0 0 0 0 0
tuation and deactuation point at the E n d P o in t 0 .9 0 0 0 0 0
beginning of an automatic calibra- N e x t

S a v e E d it M E N U
tion of a switch. The range limits p a g e
should be symmetrical in relation

to the actuation/deactuation points.
Calibration Settings Page

The Setpoint Delay setting is of 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 4 :2 1
use only when the Calibration C A L IB R A T IO N S E T T IN G S
Method is set to Automatic. It

C a lib r a tio n M e th o d A u to m a tic
defines how long MC3 waits before
saving the input and output values C a lib r a tio n P o in ts 5
after input value was changed to S e tp o in t D e la y 5 .0 0 s
the next calibration point. Maxi- M a x im u m A llo w e d C a lib r a tio n P o in t

D e v ia tio n < 0 .0 0 %
mum Allowed Calibration Point
Deviation is a limit that defines how
far the input signal value of the
saved point can be from the theo-
retical calibration point. This setting C a l. P e r io d , D a y s < 3 6 0
is used both in manual and auto-

N e x t
matic calibration. S a v e
p a g e
E d it M E N U
Again, the settings for a switch is

somewhat different:
An additional Number of Repeats field is visible but no Calibra-
tion Points or Maximum Allowed Calibration Point Deviation
fields.
100
Calibration Instructions Page

In addition to the actual instrument 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 4 :2 2
data, there are three note fields. C A L IB R A T IO N IN S T R U C T IO N S
Starting Guide, Adjusting Guide S ta r tin g G u id e

and Finishing Guide. They can be R e q u ir e d to o ls : P r e s s u r e p u m p o r
a P r e s s u r e C o n tr o lle r
used to provide the calibrating tech-
nician with any kind of instructions A d ju s tm e n t G u id e
that may be practical during the R e m e m b e r th e " D o n o t A d ju s t if" lim it...
calibration procedure. The note
texts may be written in MC3 or they
can be downloaded from a calibra- F in is h in g G u id e
C le a n u p a fte r y o u r w o r k !
tion software. On this page, the
three first rows of the note texts are
shown, but when viewed during N e x t
calibration each note may be as S a v e
p a g e
E d it M E N U
long as a full sized text window.

The fields on the Instructions Page need not be utilized, but if they
include any text they will be shown at the appropriate stage of the
calibration.
Deleting Instruments
If you want to free some memory or otherwise do not need certain
instrument data anymore, you may remove instruments from MC3s
memory as follows:
To remove all instruments (and their calibration data), open the
Position List and press D/Menu, 6/Delete All Instruments (see
the leftmost picture below).
3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :5 0 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :5 1
C re a te N e w I N S T R U M E N TV i e w
P O S IT IO N /D E V IC E ID 1 1 2 -T T -0 0 3 .1 In s tr u m e n t
In s tr u m e n t D e ta ils
1 0 1 -X I-0 0 1 .1 In ta k e T e m p e r a tu r e o n F e e d 1
1 1 2 -T T -0 0 3 .1 D e le te
1 1 2 -T T -0 0 7 .1 In s tr u m e n t
P T 1 0 1 .6 T r a n s fe r F u n c tio n L in e a r
V ie w
P T 1 1 2 .1 2 C a l. P o in ts 5 ¯ C a lib r a tio n
P T 1 1 5 .1 5 -1 R e s u lts
P T 1 1 5 .1 5 -2
P T 1 1 2 .1 6
T T 1 1 2 .0 8 IN P U T 0 .0 0 ... 1 0 0 .0 0 ° C
T T 1 1 2 .1 0
M e th o d S im u la te d
T T 1 1 2 .1 2
S e n s o r T y p e P t1 0 0 a 3 8 5
D e v ic e ID
T T 1 1 2 .0 7 D e le te A ll
P o s itio n N a m e In s tr u m e n ts O U T P U T 4 .0 0 0 0 ... 2 0 .0 0 0 0 m A
In ta k e T e m p e ra tu re o n F e e d 1 M e th o d M e a s u re d
C a lib r a te d C o n tr o lle r
N o t C a lib r a te d S e ttin g s
B a s ic C lo s e C lo s e
S e le c t M E N U B a c k E d it C a lib r a te M E N U
M o d e M E N U M E N U
To remove a single instrument (and its calibration data), select it

from the Position ID list. When viewing the instrument window, press
D/Menu and 2 /Delete Instrument (see the rightmost picture
above).
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Calibration
Viewing Calibration Results

You can open the calibration result windows from two places:
When viewing the instrument window, press D/Menu and 3/View
Calibration Results (see the leftmost picture below).
3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 4 :3 4 3 0 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 4 :3 5
I N S T R U M E N TV i e w In p u t R T D T e m p e r a t u Zr e e r [ oE T : S im u l]
In s tr u m e n t P P t r1 e 0 s 0 s a u 3r e 8 5
1 1 2 -T T -0 0 3 .1
D e ta ils
In ta k e T e m p e r a tu r e o n F e e d 1 0 .0 0 ° M C o ( Id T u S l e9 0 )
D e le te P re s c a n
In s tr u m e n t [O n ]
T r a n s fe r F u n c tio n L in e a r O u tp u t C u rre n t [E : M e a s ]
V ie w
C a l. P o in ts 5 ¯ C a lib r a tio n
R e s u lts
3 .9 7 6 2 m A
V ie w
C a lib r a tio n
E rro r
IN P U T 0 .0 0 ... 1 0 0 .0 0 ° C 1 .0 0 - 0 . 1 5 R% e o s fu sl t p s a n
M e th o d S im u la te d +
S e n s o r T y p e P t1 0 0 a 3 8 5
0
O u tp u t 4 .0 0 0 0 ... 2 0 .0 0 0 0 m A
M e th o d M e a s u re d
-
0 % 5 0 % 1 0 0 %
C lo s e C lo s e
B a c k E d it C a lib r a te M E N U B a c k S ta rt A d ju s t M E N U
M E N U M E N U
When viewing the calibration windows, and you havent started a

calibration run, press D/Menu and 2/View Calibration Results
(see the rightmost picture above).
102
Viewing Calibration Results
Calibration Result Windows

The results are displayed in table 0 3 .1 0 .2 0 0 0 1 5 :2 2
format and as a graph. There are 0 .4 0
O u tp u t E rro r [% o f s p a n ]
+
also some additional data display-
ing the statistics of the calibration
as well as environmental informa-
tion that was automatically inserted 0
during the calibration or it was

manually entered after the calibra-
tion. If any calibration notes were -
0 % 5 0 % 1 0 0 %
written, they can also be seen on M a x im u m E rro r -0 .1 7 0
0 .0 6 4
one of the calibration result pages. M a x im
M a x im
u m H y s te r e s is
u m U n lin e a r ity 0 .0 4 4
Use the B/Next Page, to change S p a n E rro r -0 .1 2 6
Z e ro E rro r -0 .0 4 4
from one result page to another.
N e x t
B a c k M E N U
P a g e
The table with numeric results may
include more rows in the table than
what can be displayed. Use the 0 3 .1 0 .2 0 0 0 1 5 :2 2
2 5 .0 9 .2 0 0 0 1 0 :5 2 - A s L e ft - P a s s e d
vertical cursor keys to scroll In p u t O u tp u t E rro r
through all rows. [°C ] [m A ] [% ]
0 .0 0 3 .9 9 3 0 -0 .0 4 4
2 5 .0 0 7 .9 8 9 0 -0 .0 6 9
5 0 .0 0 1 1 .9 8 3 4 -0 .1 0 4
7 5 .0 0 1 5 .9 7 7 7 -0 .1 3 9
1 0 0 .0 0 1 9 .9 7 2 9 -0 .1 7 0
7 5 .0 0 1 5 .9 8 7 5 -0 .0 7 8
5 0 .0 0 1 1 .9 9 2 5 -0 .0 4 7
2 5 .0 0 7 .9 9 7 9 -0 .0 1 3
0 .0 0 4 .0 0 3 2 0 .0 2 0
1 2
N e x t
B a c k M E N U
P a g e
How to Choose Which Calibration Run is Viewed

When viewing Calibration results, press D/MENU, 1/Calibration
History. A list of saved calibrations is displayed. Select the one to
be viewed by moving the cursor (inverted text) to the desired cali-
bration run and pressing either the or the D/Select key.
Deleting Calibration Results

When viewing Calibration results, press D/MENU.
To remove the current calibration run, press 3/Remove Results.
To remove all calibration results (for the current instrument), press
4/Remove All Results.
103
Calibration
(Empty)
104
Appendixes
Appendix 1:
Technical Data ................... 106
Appendix 2:
Index .................................... 112
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Appendix 1, Technical Data
Appendix 1,
Technical Data
Contents,
MC3 General Specifications 107
Sections 108
Pressure Sections .............................. 108
Temperature Section (ET) .................. 109
RTD Measurement
and Simulation ............................. 109
Thermocouple Measurement
and Simulation ............................. 110
Reference Junction (RJ) .............. 110
Electrical Section (E) ......................... 111
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General
MC3 General Specifications
General
Display 96 x 72 mm (3.78" x 2.83"), 320 x 240 pixels, back lit LCD
Weight 1.7 - 2.3 kg (3.7 - 5.1 lbs)
Dimensions 245 mm (9.6") x 192 mm (7.5") x 74 mm (2.9") (d/w/h)
Case protection IP65 (dust and water proof)
Keyboard Membrane protected individual keys
Battery type Rechargeable NiMH, 4000 mAh, 7.2V DC
Battery operation Average 10 hours
Charger supply 100...240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Operating temperature -10...50°C (14...122°F)
Specifications valid 15...35°C (59...95°F)
Temperature coefficient < ±0.001% RDG / °C outside of 15...35°C (59...95°F)
Storage temperature -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Humidity 0 to 80% R.H. non condensing
Measurement sample rate 2.5 / second
Warranty for MC3 2 years as standard, battery pack 1 year
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Sections
Pressure Sections
MC3 can include the barometric option (PRB) and one of the other pressure inputs listed
below.
(2 (1
Module Unit Range Resolution Uncertainty (±)
PRB kPa a 80 to 120 0.01 1 mbar
mbar a 800 to 1200 0.1
psi a 11.6 to 17.4 0.001
PR2C kPa -100 to 200 0.001 0.05% FS (1 mbar)
bar -1 to 2 0.00001
psi -14.5 to 30 0.0001
PR20C kPa -100 to 2000 0.01 0.05% FS (10 mbar)
bar -1 to 20 0.0001
psi -14.5 to 300 0.001
PR160 MPa 0 to 16 0.0001 0.05% FS (80 mbar)
bar 0 to 160 0.001
psi 0 to 2400 0.01
1)
Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty, hysteresis, non-linearity, repeatability and typical long term stability for men-
tioned period. (k=2)
2)
Every pressure input’s range may be displayed also in absolute pressure if the Barometric option (PRB) is installed.
Supports the following pressure units as standard: Pa, hPa, kPa, MPa, mbar, bar, lbf/ft2, psi, gf/cm2, kgf/cm2, kgf/m2, kp/cm2, at,
mmH2O, cmH2O, mH2O, iwc, ftH2O, mmHg, cmHg, mHg, inHg, mmHg(0°C), inHg(0°C), mmH2O(4°C), inH2O(4°C), ftH2O(4°C),
inH2O(60°F), mmH2O(68°F), inH2O(68°F), ftH2O(68°F), torr, atm.
Pressure inputs 20 bar and below, pressure connection G 1/8 (ISO 228/1) 60° internal cone.
PR160 input, pressure connection G 1/8 (ISO 228/1) female.
Wetted parts AISI316 stainless steel, Hastelloy, Nitrile rubber.
The maximum overpressure is twice the range.
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Sections
Temperature Section (ET)

(1
Function Range Resolution Uncertainty
mV generation(2 ± 500 mV 0.001 - 0.01 mV 0.02 % RDG + 8 µV
V generation(3 ± 12 V 0.00001 - 0.0001 V 0.02 % RDG + 0.2 mV
mA generation(4 ± 25 mA 0.0001 mA 0.02 % RDG + 2 µA
Hz generation(5 0.00028 to 50000 Hz 0.000001 - 0.1 Hz 0.02 % RDG
Pulse generation(6 0 to 9 999 999 pulses 1 pulse N/A
Ohm simulation(7 1 to 4000 ohm 0.01 - 0.1 ohm 0.05 % RDG or 50 mohm(8
Ohm measurement(9 0 to 4000 ohm 0.001 - 0.1 ohm 0.02 % RDG + 7 mohm
mV measurement(10 ± 500 mV 0.001 - 0.01 mV 0.02 % RDG + 8 µV
1)
Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty, hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term stability for men-
2)
Load effect < 5 mV/mA. Maximum output current 5 mA.
3)
Load effect < 100 mV/mA. Maximum output current 10 mA (0 .. 10 V), 3 mA (10 .. 12 V).
4)
Maximum load impedance 400 ohm.
5)
Amplitude range 0 .. 12 Vpp. Amplitude setting accuracy up to 5 kHz ±(200 mV + 5% of set value). Waveforms: Square wave
(positive / symmetric) and sinewave (above 40 Hz).
6)
Pulse generation frequency range 0.1 ... 1000 Hz. Amplitude setting 0 ... 12 Vpp.
7)
Valid with measurement current 0.2 ... 5 mA (1 ... 1000 ohm), 0.1 .. 1mA (1 ... 4 kohm). Ohm/RTD simulation speed 1 ms.
8)
Whichever is greater.
9)
Specification valid with 4 wire connection. In 3 wire connection add 10 mohm.
10)
Bias current < 10 nA.
RTD Measurement and Simulation

Function Full range Division of Measurement Simulation
Range uncertainty(1 (±) uncertainty(1 (±)
Pt-sensors -200 to 850°C -200 to 400°C 0.2°C 0.25°C
400 to 850°C 0.3°C 0.35°C
1)
RTD types available as standard:
• Pt50 (385) • Pt500 (385) • Pt100 (391)

• Ni100 (618) • Pt100 (385) • Pt1000 (385)
• Pt100 (3923) • Ni120 (672) • Pt200 (385)
• Pt100 (375) • Pt100 (3926) • Cu10 (427)
• Pt400 (385) • Pt100 (389)
RTD/ohm simulation excitation current 0.2 … 5 mA (1 … 1000 ohm), 0.1 … 1 mA (1 ... 4 kohm).
Also other RTD types available as option
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Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation

(1
Type Full range (°C) Division of Range (°C) Uncertainty (±)
B(2 0 ... 1820 0 ... 200 (3
200 ... 400 4.0 °C

400 ... 800 2.0 °C
800 ... 1820 1.0 °C
R(2 -50 ... 1768 -50 ... 0 (3
0 ... 100 1.4 °C

100 ... 1768 1.0 °C
(2 (3
S -50 ... 1768 -50 ... 0
0 ... 100 1.4 °C
100 ... 1768 1.0 °C
E(2 -270 ... 1000 -270 ... -200 (3
-200 ... -100 0.4

-100 ... 600 0.2
600 ... 1000 0.3
(2 (3
J -210 ... 1200 -210 ... -200
-200 ... -100 0.4
-100 ... 600 0.25
600 ... 1200 0.4
K(2 -270 ... 1372 -270 ... -200 (3
-200 ... -100 0.3 °C

-100 ... 1372 0.5
(2 (3
N -270 ... 1300 -270 ... -200
-200 ... -100 0.7
-100 ... 800 0.35
800 ... 1300 0.45
(2 (3
T -270 ... 400 -270 ... -200
-200 ... -50 0.5 °C
-50 ... 400 0.25
Resolution 0.01°C.
With internal reference junction (RJ) add 0.1°C uncertainty.
Thermocouple types U and L (DIN 43710) as well as C 3) (ASTM E 988 - 96), G 3) (ASTM E 1751 - 95e1) and D 3) (ASTM E 988 - 96)
also available as standard.
Other thermocouple types are available as option.
1)
2)
IEC 584, NIST MN 175, BS 4937, ANSI MC96.1
3)
±0.02 % of thermovoltage + 4 µV
Reference Junction (RJ)

Range (°C) Uncertainty(1 (±)
-10 … 50 °C 0.2°C
1)
Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty, hys-
teresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term
stability for mentioned period. (k=2)
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Sections
Electrical Section (E)

(1
Function Range Resolution Uncertainty
V measurement(2 ±50 V 0.00001 - 0.001 V 0.02 % RDG + 0.5 mV
mA measurement(3 ±100 mA 0.0001 - 0.001 mA 0.02 % RDG + 2 µA
Hz measurement(4 0.0028 to 50000 Hz 0.000001 - 0.1 Hz 0.02 % RDG
Pulse counting(4 0 to 9 999 999 pulses 1 pulse N/A
mA generation(5 0 to 25 mA 0.0001 mA 0.02 % RDG + 2 µA
1)
2)
Impedance >1 Mohm
3)
Impedance < 7.5 ohm
4)
Impedance > 1 Mohm. Frequency measurement minimum amplitude 0.5 Vpp (< 5 kHz),
1Vpp (5...50 kHz). Pulse counting minimum amplitude 0.5 Vpp (pulse length > 100 µs),
1 Vpp (pulse length 100 µs...10 µs).
Trigger level range -1…+15 V.
5)
Maximum load impedance 800 ohm
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Appendix 2, Index
C E
Calibration Editing fields 19
Appendix 2, Adjustment 78
As Found 78
Electrical limit switch
calibration 94
Index
As Left 79 Electrical section (E) 6
Automatic 86 Error situations in thermo-
Deleting the results 103 couple measurement 71
Examples 87 Examples of Instrument
Generally 76 Calibration 87
Instrument adjustment 96 External Reference
Instrument Window 83 Junction 69
Maintaining the Instrument
2 Database 97 F
2-wire system 73 Manual 86
Phases 77 Firmware
Procedure, defined 84 Basic Mode 15
3 Editing fields 19
Required sections 80
3-wire system 72 Saving the results 85 Function Keys 17
Selecting the General description 14
Menus 17
4 Instrument 82
Calibration Results Section information 19
4-wire system 72 Status bar 16
Deleting 103
Viewing 102 User Interface 16
A Calibrator configuration, Frequency generation 51
see Settings 62 Frequency
Adding Instruments 97
Carrying case 13 measurement 40
Adjustment 78, 96
Case 13 Function Keys 17
As Found calibration 78
As Left calibration 79 Charger 11
Automatic calibration 86 Compensation loop 73 G
Auto-Off Delay 63 Computer Interface 5 Generating (see also
Configuring the Calibrator, Simulating)
B see Settings 62 Changing the generated
Connections 4 signal 46
Bag 13 Computer Interface 5 Current 47
Basic Mode, defined 29 Contrast 7 Frequencies 51
Battery Pack 12 Creating Instruments 97 Pulses 52
Binary Signal Detection 37 Current generation 47 Using the E section 47
Brightness 7 Current measurement 33 Using the ET section 47,
49, 51, 52
D Voltages 49
Deleting Instruments 101
Display
Brightness 7
Contrast 7
112
Index
I M P
Info Key 8, 19 Maintenance, see Parallel functions
Instrument adjustment Settings 62 in MC3 74
support 96 Manual calibration 86 Pressure
Instrument Database 97 MC3 recalibration 26 Naming conventions 67
Calibration Instructions Measuring Pressure Types 66
Page 101 Current 33 Square rooting
Calibration Settings Frequencies 40 instruments 67
Page 100 General description 31 Pressure input, zeroing 32
Deleting Instruments 101 Limit Switch test 38 Pressure measurement 32
General Data Page 98 Pressure 32 Pressure sensor/transmit-
Instrument Input Page 99 Pulses 41 ter calibration 88
Instrument Output Resistance 36 Pulse generation 52
Page 99 Switch State Detection 37 Pulse measurement 41
Instrument Window 83 Temperatures (RTD
Internal Reference sensor) 42 R
Junction 68 Temperatures (T/C) 43
Using the E section 33, Ramping 58
K 34, 40, 41 Recalibration 26
Using the ET section 34, Reference Junction
Keyboard, defined 8 External 43, 54, 69
36, 42, 43
Voltages 34 Internal 7, 43, 54, 68
L Menus 17 Modes 69
Limit Switch test 38 Reference Junction
Block 7
Line Frequency 63 N Required sections when
Neck support strap 13 calibrating
an instrument 80
O Resistance
Measurement 36
Operational Sections 4 Resistance simulation 53
Options 21 RTD sensor simulation 53
113
Appendix 2, Index
S T
Safety 22 Temperature indicator
Saving calibration calibration 92
results 85 Temperature Measurement
Selecting the instrument to RTD sensor 42
be calibrated 82 Thermocouple 43
Service 26 Temperature recorder
Settings calibration 92
Auto-Off Delay 63 Temperature
Date Format 63 section (ET) 6
Display Backlight Test Diode, measurement
Brightness 63 parallel to a 73
Language 63 Thermocouple
Line Frequency 63 simulation 54
Temperature Scale 63 Troubleshooting thermo-
Temperature Unit 63 couple measurement 71
Time and Date 64
Time Format 63 U
Volume setting 63
Simulating (see also Unpacking 3
Generating) User Interface 16
Resistance 53
RTD sensors 53 W
Thermocouples 54 Warnings 23
Simultaneous measure- Viewing 7
ment/generation/ Viewing Calibration
simulation 74 Results 102
Special Generations 56 Voltage generation 49
Ramping 58 Voltage measurement 34
Stepping 57 Wrist strap 13
Stand 13
Starting MC3 14, 28 Z
Status bar 16
Stepping 57 Zeroing a
Support 13 pressure input 32
Support for instrument
adjustment 96
Switch State Sensing 37
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B Startup and Basic Operation

Starting MC3 28 Generating/Simulating 45

C Advanced Operation and Configurations

Configuring the Calibrator 62

General 76 Maintaining MC3s Instrument

Appendix 1, Technical Data 106

Appendix 2, Index 110

Things discussed in Part A:

About This Manual

The header of each odd page also

Unpacking and Inspection

For a description of the available firmware option, see MC3s Firm-

Operational Sections and Connections

All sections and connections are presented in detail on the next

The Upper Panel

The Connector on the Left Side of MC3

The Front Panel

Electrical and Temperature Section (ET Section)

Reference Junction Block

and stripped wires. T / C , L o w V R , R T D

Open the fixing screw W

on the left side of MC3

before connecting the

The Cursor Keys and the Enter Key

The Keys Above the Display

The Function Keys

The Numeric Keys

About the Charger and the Charging Procedure

When connecting the charger, the charging electronics first checks

Removing/Replacing the Battery Pack

Support for Table Top Use

The Wrist Strap and the Neck Support Strap

The Optional Carrying Case

In s tr u m e n t C a lib r a tio n C o n fig u r in g th e C a lib r a to r

The following chapters briefly describe each main function.

The User Interface

The Status Bar

three main sections.

The Function Key Bar

If a menu is not needed for the cur- 0 .7 0 8 3 4 (g a u

numeric keys to . Selecting a E : C u rre n t M e a s u re m e n t

menu option results in one of the fol- 0 .4 3 7 4 P re s s u re

Pressure Module option in the

The Display Area

The display area is divided into two

If several editable fields are visible,

The display area is divided into

three windows during a calibration. E rro r

lated to the instruments input sig-

data related to the output signal.

seen among calibration result data. 2 9 .0 1 .2 0 0 1 1 3 :2 6

ration windows is that they reserve R e p e a ts

information on the available sec- M o d u le N a m e § S e r ia l N u m b e r § D a te

Display Area Elements that are Used for Editing Data

1. Press a numeric key, or R a n g e 0 % 4 .0 0 0 0

places the old value.

Text fields P o s itio n ID P T 1 0 6 .1

Press any of the numeric keys or

meric keys (1 to 7) to select the M N O

Key to remove unwanted charac- A d ju s t if > 0 .3 0

characters, try the or the key C a n c e l D e le te A c c e p t

General 76 Maintaining MC3s Instrument

For a description of the available firmware option, see MC3s Firm-

MC3s Firmware Option

Where to find more information when measuring a switchs input signal

Where to find more information when generating a switchs input signal

Using the ET sections output terminals

Using the E sections output terminals