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Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Each product from Fluke Corporation (“Fluke”) is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is one year for Dry-Well Calibrators. The warranty period begins on the date of the shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days.
Table of Contents 1 Before You Start........................................................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Introduction................................................................................................ 1 Symbols..................................................................................................... 2 Safety Information...................................................................................... 3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 2 Rear Panel......................
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator 6.3.1 6.3.2 Scan Control...................................................................................................22 Scan Rate.......................................................................................................22 6.4 6.5 6.6 Set-point Resistance................................................................................ 22 Secondary Menu..................................................................................... 23 Heater Power........
11.1 Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions................... 43 11.2 CE Comments.......................................................................................... 44 11.2.1 EMC Directive................................................................................................44 11.2.2 Low Voltage Directive (Safety).......................................................................44 info@Fluke-Direct.com Fluke-Direct .com iii 1.888.475.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Tables Table 1 International Electrical Sympols used on products................................ 2 Table 2 Specifications......................................................................................... 9 Table 3 Accessories.......................................................................................... 15 Table 4 Controller communications commands............................................... 32 iv info@Fluke-Direct.com Fluke-Direct .com 1.888.475.
Figures Figure 1 12 V DC Power Source Polarity......................................................... 12 Figure 2 Back Panel.......................................................................................... 13 Figure 3 Front Panel.......................................................................................... 14 Figure 4 Controller operation flowchart............................................................ 20 Figure 5 Serial Cable Wiring..........................................
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Before You Start Introduction 1 Before You Start 1.1 Introduction The Fluke Calibration 9102S Mid-Range Field Calibrator is a small portable instrument designed for quick on-site checks and calibration of thermocouple and RTD temperature probes. This instrument is small enough to use in the field, and accurate enough to use in the lab. Calibrations may be done over a range of –10°C to 122°C (14°F to 252°F). Temperature display and setpoint resolution are 0.1 degrees.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Symbols 1.2 Symbols Table 1 lists the International Electrical Symbols. Some or all of these symbols may be used on the instrument or in this manual.
Before You Start Safety Information Symbol Description C-TICK Australian EMC mark The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/ EC) mark. 1.3 Safety Information Use this instrument only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired. Refer to the safety information in the Warnings and Cautions sections below. The following definitions apply to the terms “Warning” and “Caution”. ●● ●● 1.3.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Safety Information ●● ●● ●● Overhead clearance is required. DO NOT place the instrument under a cabinet or other structure. Always leave enough clearance to allow for safe and easy insertion and removal of probes. If the instrument is used in a manner not in accordance with the equipment design, the operation of the dry-well may be impaired or safety hazards may arise. This instrument is intended for indoor use only.
Before You Start Safety Information ●● ●● HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the operation of this equipment. SEVERE INJURY or DEATH may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions. Before working inside the equipment, turn power off and disconnect power cord. If supplied with user accessible fuses, always replace the fuse with one of the same rating, voltage and type. BATTERY PACK ●● To avoid the risk of electric shock or fire, do not use the charger outdoors or in a dusty, dirty, or wet environment.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Authorized Service Centers ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● 1.4 correcting a malfunction. You must have a copy of the most recent Report of Calibration to restore the calibration parameters. DO NOT operate this instrument in an excessively wet, oily, dusty, or dirty environment. Always keep the well and inserts clean and clear of foreign material. The dry-well is a precision instrument.
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Specifications and Environmental Conditions Environmental Conditions 2 Specifications and Environmental Conditions 2.1 Specifications Table 2 Specifications 2.2 Range –10°C to 122°C (14°F to 252°F) at an ambient of 23°C Accuracy ±0.25°C Stability ±0.05°C Resolution 0.1°C or °F Well-to-Well Uniformity ±0.
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Quick Start AC Power Operation 3 Quick Start 3.1 Unpacking Unpack the dry-well carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrier immediately. Verify that the following components are present: ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● 3.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator DC Power Operation 3.4 DC Power Operation This instrument is equipped with a DC power option. The DC option requires a power source that delivers 12 VDC at 3 amps. WARNING: A fire may occur if a short circuit occurs along the input cord and no protective devices are on the DC input source. For short circuit protection using a battery, a fuse is required at the battery terminals. The DC power socket is located on the rear panel of the instrument near the AC power jack.
Parts and Controls Rear Panel 4 Parts and Controls The user should become familiar with the dry-well calibrator and its parts: (See Figure 2 on this page and Figure 3 on next page). 4.1 Rear Panel Power Cord - The removable power cord, (Figure ) attaches to the back side of the instrument. It plugs into a standard 115 VAC (optional 230 VAC) grounded socket. Figure 2 Back Panel DC Power Jack - The calibrator can be used with a DC power source. The DC input jack requires 12V and 3.3 amps.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Front Panel corners of the instrument are provided for airflow. The area around the calibrator must be kept clear to allow for adequate ventilation. The air is directed from the front to the back. Allow 6 inches of open space around the calibrator to allow adequate ventilation. RS-232 - The RS-232 serial port provides a means for connecting the instrument to a computer or a printer using the included serial cable.
Parts and Controls Accessories Controller Keypad - The four button keypad allows easy setting of the set-point temperature. The control buttons (SET, d, u, and EXIT) are used to set the calibrator temperature set-point, access and set other operating parameters, and access and set calibration parameters. Setting the control temperature is done directly in degrees of the current scale. It can be set to one-tenth of a degree Celsius or Fahrenheit.
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General Operation Changing Display Units 5 General Operation 5.1 Setting the Temperature Section 6.2, Temperature Set-point, on page 19 explains in detail how to set the temperature set-point on the calibrator using the front panel keys. The procedure is summarized here. 1. Press “SET” twice to access the set-point value. 2. Press u or d to change the set-point value. 3. Press “SET” to program in the new set-point. 4. Press and hold “EXIT” to return to the temperature display.
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Controller Operation Temperature Set-point 6 Controller Operation This chapter discusses in detail how to operate the dry-well temperature controller using the front control panel. Using the front panel key-switches and LED display the user may monitor the well temperature, set the temperature set-point in degrees C or F, monitor the heater output power, adjust the controller proportional band, and program the calibration parameters, operating parameters, and serial interface configuration.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Temperature Set-point SET Display Temperature + Units °C/°F u SET Select Setpoint + SET SET/EXIT DOWN Set-Point Resistance Adjust Setpoint Secondary Functions SET/EXIT SET Units °C/°F SET/EXIT + EXIT Display Power Scan On/Off SET/EXIT SET/EXIT Set Proportional Band Scan Rate SET/EXIT EXIT SET Configuration Menu SET EXIT Operating Parameters Menu EXIT EXIT UP DOWN Serial Interface Menu UP Menu Legend: Press “SET” to step through the menu and to stor
Controller Operation Temperature Set-point To change to another set-point memory press the up or down arrow. 4 50. New set-point memory 4 location, 50°C Press “SET” to accept the new selection and access the set-point value. Press “EXIT” to continue and to ignore any changes. S 6.2.2 Accept selected set-point memory Set-point Value The set-point value may be adjusted after selecting the set-point memory and pressing “SET”. 4 50.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Scan 6.3 Scan The scan rate can be set and enabled so that when the set-point is changed the dry-well heats or cools at a specified rate (degrees per minute) until it reaches the new set-point. With the scan disabled the dry-well heats or cools at the maximum possible rate. 6.3.1 Scan Control The scan is controlled with the scan on/off function that appears in the main menu after the temperature scale units.
Controller Operation Heater Power changed. The set-point resistance is used to perform a calibration adjustment using the Callendar-Van Dusen R versus T curve fit (see Section , Calibration Procedure). The instrument must be at temperature and stable prior to taking the set-point resistance reading. The set-point resistance can be displayed by pressing the “SET” and d simultaneously. The set-point resistance is displayed as follows. SrES SrES flashes for two seconds and then the whole number 99.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Proportional Band 6.7 Proportional Band In a proportional controller such as this, the heater output power is proportional to the well temperature over a limited range of temperatures around the set-point. This range of temperature is called the proportional band. At the bottom of the proportional band, the heater output is 100%. At the top of the proportional band, the heater output is 0.
Controller Operation Serial Interface Parameters 6.8 Controller Configuration The controller has a number of configuration and operating options and calibration parameters which are programmable via the front panel. These are accessed from the secondary menu after the proportional band function by pressing “SET”. Pressing “SET” again enters the first of three sets of configuration parameters — operating parameters, serial interface parameters, and calibration parameters.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Serial Interface Parameters 6.11.1 Baud Rate The baud rate is the first parameter in the menu. The baud rate setting determines the serial communications transmission rate. The baud rate parameter is indicated by, bAUd Flashes bAUd for one second and then displays the setting 2400b Current baud rate The BAUD rate of the serial communications may be programmed to 300, 600, 1200, 2400 (default), 4800, or 9600 BAUD. Use the up or down arrows to change the BAUD rate value.
Controller Operation Calibration Parameters FULL Current duplex mode setting The mode may be changed using the up or down arrows (u d). HALF New duplex mode setting Press “SET” to accept the new setting or “EXIT” to abort the operation and skip to the next parameter in the menu. 6.11.4 Linefeed The final parameter in the serial interface menu is the linefeed mode.
The calibration parameters are accessed by pressing “SET” after the name of the parameter is displayed. The value of the parameter may be changed using the up or down arrow. After the desired value is reached, press “SET” to set the parameter to the new value. Pressing “EXIT” causes the parameter to be skipped ignoring any changes that may have been made. 6.12.1 R0 This probe parameter refers to the resistance of the control probe at 0°C.
6.12.3 DELTA This probe parameter characterizes the curvature of the resistance-temperature relationship of the sensor. The value of this parameter is set at the factory for best instrument accuracy. DeLta Flashes for one second and then the DELTA setting is displayed 0.0000 Current DELTA setting To change the DELTA setting, press the up or down arrows. 0.1000 New DELTA setting To accept the new setting, press “SET”. Press “EXIT” to continue without storing the new value. S info@Fluke-Direct.
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Digital Communication Interface RS-232 Connection 7 Digital Communication Interface This instrument is capable of communicating with and being controlled by other equipment through the digital serial interface. With a digital interface, the instrument may be connected to a computer or other equipment. This allows the user to set the set-point temperature, monitor the temperature, and access any of the other controller functions, all using remote communications equipment.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Interface Commands 7.2 Interface Commands The various commands for accessing the calibrator functions via the digital interface are listed in this section (see Table 4 on this page). These commands are used with the RS-232 serial interface. The commands are terminated with a carriage-return character (CR, ASCII 13). The interface makes no distinction between upper and lower case letters, hence either may be used.
Digital Communication Interface Interface Commands Command Format Command Example Returned Returned Example Read serial sample setting sa[mple] sa sa: 99999 sa: 1 Set serial sampling setting to n seconds sa[mple]=n sa=0 Set serial duplex mode: du[plex]=f[ull]/ h[alf] Command Description Acceptable Values Serial Interface Menu FULL or HALF Set serial duplex mode to full du[plex]=f[ull] du=f Set serial duplex mode to half du[plex]=h[alf] du=h Set serial linefeed mode: 0 to 10,000 lf[
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Test Probe Calibration Dry-well Characteristics 8 Test Probe Calibration For optimum accuracy and stability, allow the calibrator to warm up for 10 minutes after power-up and then allow adequate stabilization time after reaching the set-point temperature. After completing operation of the calibrator, allow the well to cool by setting the temperature to 25°C for one-half hour before switching the power off. 8.1 Calibrating a Single Probe Insert the probe to be calibrated into the well of the instrument.
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Calibration Procedure Calibration Procedure 9 Calibration Procedure Note: This procedure is to be considered a general guideline. Each laboratory should write their own procedure based on their equipment and their quality program. Each procedure should be accompanied by an uncertainty analysis also based on the laboratory’s equipment and environment. Sometimes the user may want to calibrate the dry-well to improve the temperature set-point accuracy.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator Calibration Procedure B = T2 − T1 T T T T C = 3 1 − 3 − 2 1 − 2 100 100 100 100 T T T T D = 2 1 − 2 − 1 1 − 1 100 100 100 100 E = R3 − T2 F = R2 − T1 AF − BE delta = DE − CF T1-3 - Measured temperature using thermometer. R1-3 - Value of set-point resistance from the instrument display. (Press “SET” and d at the same time.
Calibration Procedure Calibration Procedure 5. Press “SET” and “EXIT” at the same time. Press “SET” until PAR is displayed. and then press u until CAL is displayed. 6. Press “SET” five times to enter the menu. 7. Press “SET” and u or d until the correct numerical setting is displayed. Press “SET” to accept the new value. 8. Repeat step 3. for ALPHA and DELTA. 9. Press “EXIT” to show the displayed temperature. 9.2.
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Maintenance 10 Maintenance ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● This instrument has been designed with the utmost care. Ease of operation and simplicity of maintenance have been a central theme in the product development. Therefore, with proper care the instrument should require very little maintenance. Avoid operating the instrument in an oily, wet, dirty, or dusty environment. If the outside of the instrument becomes soiled, it may be wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions 11 Troubleshooting This section contains information on troubleshooting, CE Comments, and a wiring diagram. 11.1 Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions In the event that the instrument appears to function abnormally, this section may help to find and solve the problem. Several possible problem conditions are described along with likely causes and solutions.
9102S Dry-Well Calibrator CE Comments 11.2 Problem Possible Causes and Solutions The instrument does not reach temperature The specifications for the instrument include an ambient temperature of 23°C. If the ambient temperature is above 23°C, the instrument may not be able to reach the lowest specified temperature. Check the ambient temperature if the instrument does not reach maximum temperature. CE Comments 11.2.
