Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - Figures and Tables
iv Figures and Tables Table1 International Electrical Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Figure 1 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Figure 2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Figure 3 Interchang...
Page 7 - Introduction
1 Before You Start 1.1 Introduction The Hart Scientific 9011 High-Accuracy Dual-Well Calibrator may be used asa portable instrument or bench top temperature calibrator for calibrating ther-mocouple and RTD temperature probes. Calibrations may be done over a rangeof –30°C to 670°C (–22°F to 1238°F). ...
Page 8 - Symbols Used
1.2 Symbols Used Table 1 lists the International Electrical Symbols. Some or all of these symbolsmay be used on the instrument or in this manual. Symbol Description AC (Alternating Current) AC-DC Battery Complies with European Union directives DC Double Insulated Electric Shock Fuse PE Ground Hot Su...
Page 9 - WARNINGS; GENERAL
Symbol Description OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 re-fers to the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Equipment ofOVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied fromthe fixed installation. Examples include household, ...
Page 11 - CAUTIONS
grounding plug for your protection ag ainst electrical shock hazards. Itmust be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordi-nances. Consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT use an extension cord or adapter p...
Page 12 - Authorized Service Centers
care. Always carry the instrument in an upright position to prevent theprobe sleeves from dropping out. The convenient handle allows for handcarrying the instrument. • If a mains supply power fluctuation occurs, immediately turn off the in-strument. Power bumps from brown-outs could damage the instr...
Page 13 - Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd.
CHINA Phone: +86-10-6-512-3436 Telefax: +86-10-6-512-3437 E-mail: [email protected] Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd. Fluke ASEAN Regional Office Service Center 60 Alexandra Terrace #03-16 The Comtech (Lobby D) 118502 SINGAPORE Phone: +65 6799-5588 Telefax: +65 6799-5588 E-mail: [email protected]...
Page 14 - The instrument operates safely under the following conditions:
2 Specifications and EnvironmentalConditions 2.1 Specifications Hot Block Cold Block Range 50°C to 670°C (122°F to 1238°F) –30°C to 140°C (–22°F to 284°F) Accuracy ±0.2°C at 50°C ±0.4°C at 400°C ±0.65°C at 600°C ±0.25°C (insert wells) ±0.65°C (fixed wells) Stability ±0.02°C at 100°C±0.06°C at 600°C ...
Page 15 - Warranty
• ambient relative humidity: 15–50% • pressure: 75kPa–106kPa • mains voltage within ±10% of nominal • vibrations in the calibration environment should be minimized • altitudes less than 2000 meters • indoor use only 2.3 Warranty Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division (Hart) warrants this produc...
Page 16 - Unpacking
3 Quick Start 3.1 Unpacking Unpack the dry-well carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have oc-curred during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrierimmediately. Verify that the following components are present: • 9011 Dry-well • Power Cord • User's Guide with Report of Ca...
Page 17 - Setting the Temperature; (4) Press and hold “EXIT” to return to the temperature display.
After using the calibrator, allow the well to cool by setting the temperature to25°C and waiting 1/2 hour before turning the instrument off. 3.4 Setting the Temperature Section 6.2 explains in detail how to set the temperature set-point on the cali-brator using the front panel keys. The procedure is...
Page 18 - Rear Panel
4 Parts and Controls The user should become familiar with the dry-well calibrator and its parts (SeeFigures 1, 2, and 3). 4.1 Rear Panel Power Cord - The removable power cord (not shown), attaches to the back side of the instrument. It plugs into a standard 115 VAC (optional 230 VAC)grounded socket....
Page 19 - Controller Keypad
The area around the calibrator must be kept clear to allow adequate ventilation.The air is directed from the bottom to the top and may be hot. Allow 6 inchesof open space around the calibrator to allow adequate ventilation. Fuse Holders - On the rear panel are four user accessible fuse holders. WARN...
Page 20 - The well block openings are located on the top of both the cold; Constant Temperature Block Assembly; The air over the constant temperature block assembly can reach; Insert “A”; has six holes, two that accept probe diameter of 3 mm, two that ac-
4.3 Top Panel Well Block - The well block openings are located on the top of both the cold and hot sides. These openings are for insertion of interchangeable inserts. Theinserts are designed to accept probes of varying diameters. For insert details seeSection 4.4, Constant Temperature Block Assembly...
Page 22 - Changing Display Units; - Press “SET” three times from the temperature display to show
5 General Operation 5.1 Setting the Temperature Section 6.2 explains in detail how to set the temperature set-point on the cali-brator using the front panel keys. The procedure is summarized here. (1) Press “SET” twice to access the set-point value. (2) Press “UP” or “DOWN” to change the set-point v...
Page 23 - Well Temperature; Temperature Set-point; Well temperature in degrees Celsius
6 Controller Operation This chapter discusses in detail how to operate the dry-well temperature con-troller using the front control panel. Using the front panel key-switches andLED display the user may monitor the well temperature, set the temperatureset-point in degrees C or F, monitor the heater o...
Page 25 - To change to another set-point memory press “UP” or “DOWN”.; Temperature Scale Units; Press “UP” or “DOWN” to change the units.
S Access set-point memory 1 100. Set-point memory 1 location, 100°C currently used To change to another set-point memory press “UP” or “DOWN”. 4 300. New set-point memory 4 location, 300°C Press “SET” to accept the new selection and access the set-point value. Press“EXIT” to continue and to ignore a...
Page 26 - Scan; Scan Control; Press “UP” or “DOWN” to toggle the scan on or off.; Scan Rate; Press “UP” or “DOWN” to change the scan rate.; Temperature Display Hold
6.3 Scan The scan rate can be set and enabled so that when the set-point is changed thedry-well heats or cools at a specified rate (degrees per minute) until it reachesthe new set-point. With the scan disabled the dry-well heats or cools at themaximum possible rate. 6.3.1 Scan Control The scan is co...
Page 27 - Do not apply any type of voltage to the display hold termi-; Switch Status; Displays the temperature at which the switch changed states.; Example 1; or; Scan Hold
CAUTION: Do not apply any type of voltage to the display hold termi- nals. Applying a voltage to the terminals may cause damage to the con-troller. 6.4.1 Switch Status Connect the thermal switch to the display hold terminals on the either the hot orcold side. To enable the Switch Status while displa...
Page 28 - Ramp and Soak Program Menu; The program parameter menu is accessed by pressing “SET” and then “UP”.; ProG; Press “SET” to enter the program menu; Number of Program Set-points; Use the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to change the number from 2 to 8.
changed states. This feature allows for minimal block temperature scanningtimes and improved accuracy. Example 2: With the instrument displaying 25°C, set the set-point to 100°C and enable theScan Hold feature. When the thermal switch changes states at 50°C, the con-troller automatically sets a new ...
Page 29 - Program Soak Time; Soak time in minutes; Program Function Mode
S Save new setting 6.5.2 Set-points The next parameters are the program set-points. 1 25 First set-point Use the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to select any of the set-points. 3 10 Third set-point Press “SET” to change the set-point. 10.00 Set-point value Use “UP” and “DOWN” to change the set-point value. ...
Page 30 - Use the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to change the mode.; Program Control; Use “UP” or “DOWN” to change the program state.
to n) only or both up and down (from set-point n to 1), and also whether theprogram stops after one cycle or repeat the cycle indefinitely. The table belowshows the action of each of the four program mode settings. Function Action 1 up-stop 2 up-down-stop 3 up-repeat 4 up-down-repeat Pf=1 Program mo...
Page 31 - Current set-point resistance setting is displayed; Well temperature; SEC; Heater power in percent
instrument must be at temperature and stable prior to taking the set-point resis-tance reading. To display the Set-point Resistance, press “SET” and “DOWN” simultaneouslywhen the temperature is displayed. When the “SET” and “DOWN” buttons arereleased the temperature is again displayed. 99.222 Curren...
Page 32 - Proportional Band; Access heater power in secondary menu
6.9 Proportional Band In a proportional controller such as this, the heater output power is proportionalto the well temperature over a limited range of temperatures around theset-point. This range of temperature is called the proportional band. At the bot-tom of the proportional band, the heater out...
Page 33 - To change the proportional band, press “UP” or “DOWN”.; The operating parameters menu is indicated by,; PAr; The operating parameters menu contains the High Limit parameter.; High Limit
SEC Flashes SEC for secondary menu and then displays theheater power 12.0P Heater power in percent S Access proportional band ProP Flashes and then displays the setting 4.1 Proportional band setting To change the proportional band, press “UP” or “DOWN”. 10.0 New proportional band setting To accept t...
Page 34 - HL; Press “UP” or “DOWN” to adjust the setting.; Serial Interface Parameters; The serial RS-232 interface parameters menu is indicated by,; SErIAL; The baud rate parameter is indicated by,; bAUd
HL Flashes and then displays the setting H=375 Current High Limit setting Press “UP” or “DOWN” to adjust the setting. H=300 New High Limit setting To accept the new setting, press “SET”. Press “EXIT” to continue without stor-ing the new value. S Accept the new High Limit setting 6.13 Serial Interfac...
Page 35 - New baud rate; SPEr; Adjust the value by using “UP” or “DOWN”.; dUPL; Current duplex mode setting
The baud rate of the serial communications may be programmed to 300, 600,1200, 2400 (default), 4800, or 9600 baud. Use “UP” or “DOWN” to change the baud rate value. 4800 b New baud rate Press “SET” to accept the new setting or “EXIT” to abort the operation andskip to the next parameter in the menu. ...
Page 36 - LF; Current linefeed setting; Calibration Parameters; DO NOT change the values of the instrument calibration con-; CAL; Calibration parameters menu
Press “SET” to accept the new setting or “EXIT” to abort the operation andskip to the next parameter in the menu. 6.13.4 Linefeed (cold side only) The final parameter in the menu is the linefeed mode. This parameter enables(on) or disables (off) transmission of a linefeed character (LF, ASCII 10) af...
Page 37 - cannot; be changed by the user.; CutOut; Current hard cutout setting; ALPHA; aLpHa
The calibration parameters are accessed by pressing “SET” after the name ofthe parameter is displayed. The value of the parameter may be changed using“UP” or “DOWN”. After the desired value is reached, press “SET” to set theparameter to the new value. Pressing “EXIT” causes the parameter to beskippe...
Page 38 - To change the ALPHA setting, press “UP” or “DOWN”.; DELTA; deLta; To change the DELTA setting, press “UP” or “DOWN”.; bEtA; To change the BETA setting, press “UP” or “DOWN”.
38530 Current ALPHA setting To change the ALPHA setting, press “UP” or “DOWN”. 38600 New ALPHA setting To accept the new setting, press “SET”. Press “EXIT” to continue without stor-ing the new value. S Accept the new ALPHA setting 6.14.4 DELTA This probe parameter characterizes the curvature of the ...
Page 39 - Accept the new BETA setting
S Accept the new BETA setting 35 6 Controller Operation Calibration Parameters
Page 40 - Serial Communications
7 Digital Communication Interface This instrument is capable of communicating with and being controlled byother equipment through the digital serial interface. With a digital serial interface, the instrument may be connected to a computeror other equipment. This allows the user to set the set-point ...
Page 41 - Sample Period; The next parameter is the duplex mode indicated with “; Linefeed
down “SET”, then release both buttons to enter the secondary menu. Press“SET” repeatedly until the display reads “ PAr ”. Press “UP” once, the serial in- terface menu is indicated with “ SErIAL ”. Finally press “SET” to enter the se- rial parameter menu. In the serial parameters menu are the baud ra...
Page 42 - Serial Operation; Commands that are preceded by a “C:” or an “H:” access the cold or hot
7.1.3 Serial Operation The serial communications uses 8 data bits, one stop bit, and no parity. Theset-point and other commands may be sent via the serial interface to set thetemperature set-point and view or program the various parameters. The inter-face commands are discussed in Section 7.2. All c...
Page 46 - Calibrating a Single Probe; Dry-well Characteristics; Stabilization and Accuracy
8 Test Probe Calibration For optimum accuracy and stability, allow the calibrator to warm up for 10minutes after power-up and then allow adequate stabilization time after reach-ing the set-point temperature. After completing the test probe calibration proce-dure, allow the well to cool by setting th...
Page 48 - Calibration Procedure; Calibration Equipment
9 Calibration Procedure 9.1 Calibration Procedure Calibration of this instrument should be performed at regularly scheduled inter-vals by qualified authorized personnel in accordance with your company’s pol-icy. The following is provided as a basis for developing your own procedure forcalibrating th...
Page 50 - Maintenance
10 Maintenance • This instrument has been designed with the utmost care. Ease of operationand simplicity of maintenance have been a central theme in the productdevelopment. Therefore, with proper care the instrument should requirevery little maintenance. Avoid operating the instrument in an oily, we...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting
11 Troubleshooting This section contains information on troubleshooting, CE Comments, and awiring diagram. 11.1 Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes,and Solutions In the event that the instrument appears to function abnormally, this sectionmay help to find and solve the problem. Several possibl...
Page 52 - CE Comments; EMC Directive
Problem Possible Causes and Solutions The display showsany error Controller problem. The error messages signify the following problems with the controller. Err 1 - a RAM error Err 2 - a NVRAM error Err 3 - a Structure error Err 4 - an ADC setup error Err 5 - an ADC ready error Err 6 – a defective co...
