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Intrinsically Safe Multifunction Calibrator
MC5-IS Intrinsically Safe (EEx ia IIC T4) Multifunction Calibrator is specifically designed for
use in potentially explosive environments, such as oil refineries, chemical & petrochemical
plants etc. where inflammable gases or explosive dust may be present. MC5-IS is a modular
all-in-one multifunction calibrator that can be equipped with all the modules and options
presented in this brochure.
ELECTRICAL MODULE (E)
The electrical module (E), which is galvanically isolated from all the other modules, measures
electrical quantities including frequency. Additionally it counts pulses and detects the state of
switches (opening and closing values).
The E module hosts the optional HART® modem which allows digital communication with
instruments which support the HART® protocol.
E module features:
• Voltage measurement
• Low voltage measurement
• Current measurement
• Current generation (sink)
• Pulse counting
• Frequency measurement
• Switch testing
• Hosts the HART® communication (optional)
Electrical Module (E)
Function
mV measurement2)
V measurement3)
mA measurement4)
Hz measurement5)
Pulse counting5)
mA sink
Range
± 250 mV
± 30 V
± 100 mA
0.0028 to 50000 Hz
0 to 9 999 999 pulses
0 to 25 mA
Resolution
0.001 mV
0.00001 - 0.001 V
0.0001 - 0.001 mA
0.000001 - 0.1 Hz
1 pulse
0.0001 mA
1 Year Uncertainty (±) 1)
0.02% RDG + 5 µV
0.02% RDG + 0.25 mV
0.02% RDG + 1.5 µA
0.01% RDG
N/A
0.02% RDG + 1.5 µA
Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty, hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical
long term stability for mentioned period. (k=2)
Bias current <10 nA
3)
Impedance >1 Mohm
4)
Impedance < 7.5 ohm
5)
Impedance > 1Mohm. Frequency measurement minimum amplitude 1 Vpp (<10 kHz), 3 Vpp (10...50 kHz).
Pulse counting minimum amplitude 1 Vpp (pulse length >50 µs), 3 Vpp (pulse length 50...10 µs),
Trigger level range -1 ... +15V.
1)
2)
PRESSURE MODULES (INT & EXT)
MC5-IS can have up to three (3) internal pressure modules ranging from -1 to 160 bar (-14.5
to 2400 psi). All the internal pressure modules, up to INT6C, are equipped with relief valves
as overpressure protection. This together with the possibility to also use external pressure
modules, gives MC5-IS a unique pressure calibration capability up to 1000 bar (15 000 psi).
A unit fitted with the barometric module allows all other pressure modules to also measure
absolute pressure.
The pressure modules incorporate advanced pressure measurement technology, which means
that only a few modules are needed to cover a very wide pressure range with excellent
uncertainty.
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MC5-IS supports more than 30 different pressure units as standard.
Internal (INT ) & External (EXT) Pressure Modules
Internal
Modules
External
Modules
Unit
kPa
Range2)
0 to 10
Resolution
0.0001
90 Days Uncertainty1) (±)
0.025% RDG + 0.025% FS
1 Year Uncertainty1) (±)
0.04% RDG + 0.025% FS
INT B-IS
–
kPa a
mbar a
psi a
80 to 120
800 to 1200
11.6 to 17.4
0.01
0.1
0.001
–
–
–
0.05 kPa
0.5 mbar
0.0073 psi
INT100m-IS
–
kPa
mbar
iwc
0 to 10
0 to 100
0 to 40
0.0001
0.001
0.001
0.025% RDG + 0.025% FS
0.04% RDG + 0.025% FS
INT400mC-IS
–
kPa
mbar
iwc
± 40
± 400
± 160
0.001
0.01
0.001
0.025% RDG + 0.02% FS
0.04% RDG + 0.02% FS
INT1C-IS
–
kPa
bar
psi
± 100
±1
-14.5 to 15
0.001
0.00001
0.0001
0.025% RDG + 0.01% FS
0.04% RDG + 0.01% FS
INT2C-IS
–
kPa
bar
psi
-100 to 200
-1 to 2
-14.5 to 30
0.001
0.00001
0.0001
0.025% RDG + 0.01% FS
0.04% RDG + 0.01% FS
INT6C-IS
–
kPa
bar
psi
-100 to 600
-1 to 6
-14.5 to 90
0.01
0.0001
0.001
0.025% RDG + 0.01% FS
0.04% RDG + 0.01% FS
INT20C-IS
–
kPa
bar
psi
-100 to 2000
-1 to 20
-14.5 to 300
0.01
0.0001
0.001
0.025% RDG + 0.01% FS
0.04% RDG + 0.01% FS
INT60-IS
EXT60-IS
kPa
bar
psi
0 to 6000
0 to 60
0 to 900
0.1
0.001
0.01
–
–
–
0.04% RDG + 0.01% FS
INT100-IS
EXT100-IS
MPa
bar
psi
0 to 10
0 to 100
0 to 1500
0.0001
0.001
0.01
–
–
–
0.04% RDG + 0.01% FS
INT160-IS
EXT160-IS
MPa
bar
psi
0 to 16
0 to 160
0 to 2400
0.0001
0.001
0.01
–
–
–
0.04% RDG + 0.013% FS
–
EXT250-IS
MPa
bar
psi
0 to 25
0 to 250
0 to 3700
0.001
0.01
0.1
–
–
–
0.04% RDG + 0.015% FS
–
EXT600-IS
MPa
bar
psi
0 to 60
0 to 600
0 to 9000
0.001
0.01
0.1
–
–
–
0.04% RDG + 0.015% FS
–
EXT1000-IS
MPa
bar
psi
0 to 100
0 to 1000
0 to 15000
0.001
0.01
0.1
–
–
–
0.04% RDG + 0.015% FS
1)
2)
Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty, hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term stability for
mentioned period. (k=2)
Every internal/external pressure module’s range may be displayed also in absolute pressure if the Barometric Module (B) 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 modules 20bar and below, pressure connection G 1/8 (ISO 228/1) 60° internal cone.
INT60-IS, INT100-IS, INT160-IS module pressure connection G 1/8 (ISO 228/1) female.
EXT60-IS, EXT100-IS, EXT160-IS, EXT250-IS, EXT600-IS, EXT1000-IS pressure module pressure connection G 1/4
(ISO 228/1) male.
Wetted parts AISI316 stainless steel, Hastelloy, Nitrile rubber.
In the INT20C-IS, INT60-IS, EXT60-IS, INT100-IS, EXT100-IS, INT160, EXT160-IS and EXT250-IS
the maximum overpressure is twice the range.
The maximum overpressure for EXT600-IS is 900 bar and for EXT1000-IS 1100 bar.
HART® is a registered trademark of HART® Communication Foundation.
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TEMPERATURE AND ELECTRICAL MODULE (ET)
With the temperature and electrical module (ET) you can simulate and measure a great
variety of RTD’s and thermocouples. Additionally you can generate electrical signals including
frequency and pulses as well as measure and generate / simulate mV and ohm signals.
Both the ITS90 and IPTS68 International Temperature Scales are selectable from the
configuration menu in the MC5-IS.
The ET module hosts the reference junction (RJ) module. The RJ module operates using
advanced temperature measurement technology providing very accurate internal cold junction
compensation when measuring or simulating thermocouples. The unique design of the RJ
module makes it possible to use practically any connector type or plain TC wires.
ET module features:
• RTD measurement / simulation
• Resistance measurement / simulation
• Thermocouple measurement / simulation
• Low voltage measurement / generation
• Hosts the optional internal reference junction module (RJ)
• Frequency generation
• Pulse generation
• Voltage generation
• Current generation (sink)
Temperature and Electrical Module (ET)
Function
mV generation2)
V generation3)
mA generation (sink)
Hz generation4)
Pulse generation5)
Ohm simulation6)
Ohm measurement8)
mV measurement9)
Range
± 250 mV
-2.5 to 10 V
0 to 25 mA
0.00028 to 50000 Hz
0 to 9 999 999 pulses
1 to 4000 ohm
0 to 4000 ohm
± 250 mV
Resolution
0.001 mV
0.00001 - 0.0001 V
0.0001 mA
0.000001 - 0.1 Hz
1 pulse
0.01 - 0.1 ohm
0.001 - 0.1 ohm
0.001 mV
1 Year Uncertainty (±)1)
0.02% RDG + 4 µV
0.02% RDG + 0.1 mV
0.02% RDG + 1 µA
0.01% RDG
N/A
0.04% RDG or 30 mohm7)
0.02% RDG + 3.5 mohm
0.02% RDG + 4 µV
Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty, hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term stability for
mentioned period. (k=2)
Load effect < 5 µV/mA. Maximum output current 1 mA.
3)
Load effect < 100 µV/mA. Maximum output current 1 mA (0 .. 10 V).
4)
Waveforms: Square wave (positive / symmetric) and sinewave (above 40 Hz). Amplitude range 0 .. 5 Vpp.
Amplitude setting accuracy up to 5 kHz ±(200 mV + 5% of set value).
5)
Pulse generation frequency range 0.1 ... 1000 Hz. Amplitude setting 0 ... 10 Vpp (positive), 0 .. 5 Vpp (symmetric).
6)
Valid with measurement current 0.2 ... 2 mA (1 ... 250 ohm), 0.05 V < Imeas*Rsim < 0.5 V (250 ... 4000 ohm). Ohm/RTD simulation
settling time 1 ms.
7)
Which ever is greater.
8)
Specification valid with 4 wire connection. In 3 wire connection add 10 mohm.
9)
Bias current < 10 nA.
1)
2)
RTD Measurement and Simulation
Type
Range (°C)
Range (°C)
Pt-sensors
-200 to 850°C
-200 to 0°C
0 to 850°C
Measurement
1 Year Uncertainty1) (±)
0.06°C
0.025% RDG + 0.06°C
Resolution 0.01°C.
Other RTD types available as standard
• Pt50 (385)
• Pt100 (385)
• Pt200 (385)
• Pt400 (385)
• Pt500 (385)
• Pt1000 (385)
• Pt100 (3923)
• Pt100 (389)
Also other RTD types available as option.
• Pt100 (391)
• Pt100 (375)
• Pt100 (3926)
• Ni100 (618)
• Ni120 (672)
• Cu10 (427)
Simulation
1 Year Uncertainty1) (±)
0.1°C
0.025% RDG + 0.1°C
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Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation
Type
Range (°C)
Range (°C)
1 Year Uncertainty (±)1)
B2)
0 to 1820
0 to 200
200 to 500
500 to 800
800 to 1820
2.0°C
0.8°C
0.6°C
R2)
-50 to 1768
-50 to 0
0 to 150
150 to 1400
1400 to 1768
1.0°C
0.7°C
0.5°C
0.6°C
S2)
-50 to 1768
-50 to 0
0 to 50
50 to 1500
1500 to 1768
1.0°C
0.7°C
0.6°C
0.7°C
E2)
-270 to 1000
-270 to -200
-200 to 0
0 to 600
600 to 1000
0.08% RDG + 0.07°C
0.015% RDG + 0.07°C
0.026% RDG
J2)
-210 to 1200
-210 to -200
-200 to 0
0 to 1200
0.07%RDG + 0.08°C
0.02% RDG + 0.08°C
K2)
-270 to 1372
-270 to -200
-200 to 0
0 to 1000
1000 to 1372
0.1% RDG + 0.1°C
0.02% RDG + 0.1°C
0.03% RDG
N2)
-270 to 1300
-270 to -200
-200 to -100
-100 to 0
0 to 750
750 to 1300
0.2% RDG
0.05% RDG + 0.15°C
0.01% RDG + 0.15°C
0.03% RDG
T2)
-270 to 400
-270 to -250
-250 to -200
-200 to 0
0 to 400
0.7°C
0.1% RDG + 0.1°C
0.01% RDG + 0.1°C
U4)
-200 to 600
-200 to 0
0 to 600
0.1% RDG + 0.15°C
0.01% RDG + 0.15°C
L4)
-200 to 900
-200 to 0
0 to 900
0.07% RDG + 0.13°C
0.02% RDG + 0.13°C
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
3)
Resolution 0.01°C.
With internal reference junction (module RJ) add 0.1°C uncertainty.
Thermocouple types C3) (ASTM E 988 - 96), G3) (ASTM E 1751 - 95e1) and D3) (ASTM E 988 - 96) also available as standard.
Also other thermocouple types available as option.
Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty, hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term stability for
mentioned period. (k=2)
IEC 584, NIST MN 175, BS 4937, ANSI MC96.1
3)
±(0.02 % RDG + 4) µV
4)
DIN 43710
1)
2)
Reference Junction Module (RJ)
Ambient temperature range
-10 .. 50°C
1 Year uncertainty(±)1)
0.1°C
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
MC5-IS is a calibrator, which can be configured to fulfill basically all the needs of the user.
MC5-IS can be configured as a simple precision pressure indicator or as a documenting
multifunction pressure-temperature-electrical calibrator, which communicates with calibration
software and includes Hart® communication and datalogging.
Part of System
MC5-IS is part of the Beamex’s QCAL® System, which means that your MC5-IS connects
easily to a calibration system, which typically comprises of portable calibrators, calibration
software and test benches.
Standard Accessories (delivered with MC5-IS)
• Rechargeable NiMH battery pack
• Test Leads and Clips
• RS232 Cable
• User’s Manual
• Three Years Warranty
• Battery Charger
• Carrying Strap
• Calibration Certificate
• Pressure Hose Set (if MC5-IS is
equipped with INT pressure modules)
MC5-IS OPTIONS
QCAL® Communication
allows MC5-IS to communicate with Beamex’s calibration softwares;
QD3 Quality Documenter and QM6 Quality Manager.
Multichannel Datalogging
allows MC5-IS to work as a datalogger. MC5-IS can log up to seven (7) measurement
channels simultaneously. The datalogging results can be downloaded into a computer
through the RS port for further examination. MC5-IS can datalog more than 10000
measurement points.
HART® Communication
allows MC5-IS to communicate with HART® instruments by supporting those HART® read/
write commands typically used during the calibration process.
Base
Unit
(BU)
Internal
Pressure
Modules
(INT)
External
Pressure
Modules
(EXT)
Ref
Jun
Mod
(RJ
ference
nction
dule
J)
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
MC5-IS is supported by optional accessories such as:
Calibration Hand Pumps
Electrical
Module
(E)
Electrical
and
Temperature
Module (ET)
These lightweight, rugged hand pumps are ideal for generation of
pressure/vacuum. Each hand pump comes with a variable volume
adjustment knob and variable vent knob for precise pressure/
vacuum control. Three pumps cover the range from vacuum to
700 bar / 10,000 psi.
Calibration Software
Beamex calibration software automates the creation of instrument
calibration procedures which then can be downloaded to the
MC5-IS. Depending upon user requirements, either QD3 Quality
Documenter or QM6 Quality Manager can be used with MC5-IS to
satisfy the requirements of ISO 9000, QS-9000, OSHA, FDA , etc.
SOME FACTS ABOUT MC5-IS
General / Physical
Pressure
• Multifunction Calibrator in one box
• Modular construction
- pressure calibrator
- temperature calibrator
- multifunction calibrator
• Internal pressure modules
• External pressure modules
• IP65 water / dust proof casing
• Membrane protected keypad
• Integrated impact protectors
• Expansion capabilities
• Integral relief valve (modules up to INT6C)
• Multimode pressure modules (vac/gauge/abs)
• Supports more than 30 different pressure units
as standard
• P/P transmitter calibration
User Interface
• Graphical display of calibration results
• LCD display
• Menu driven user interface
• Multilingual
• On-line help
Miscellaneous
• HART® communication
• Program version updates through
RS-port
Temperature / Electrical
• Galvanically isolated input and output sections
• Electrical measurement / generation: mV, V, ohm, Hz
• Simultaneous mA sink and measurement
• Pulse generating and counting
• Many different RTD types as standard
• Many different T/C types as standard
• High accuracy internal cold junction compensation
Usability
• Field entry of data and text
• Datalogging, seven (7) simultaneous channels
• Resolution setting
• Filter setting (damping)
• Ramp and step generation
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MC5-IS Specifications
General
Display
Weight
Dimensions
Case protection
Keyboard
Battery type
Battery operation
Charger supply
Operating temperature
Specifications valid
Temperature coefficient
Storage temperature
Humidity
Measurement sample rate
Warranty for MC5-IS
96 x 72 mm (3.78” x 2.83”), 320 x 240 pixels
1.7 - 2.3 kg (3.7 - 5.1 lbs)
245 mm (9.6”) x 192 mm (7.5”) x 74 mm (2.9”) (d/w/h)
IP65 (dust and water proof)
Membrane protected individual keys
Easy to change rechargeable NiMH pack, 1200 mAh, 8.4V DC
Average 5 hours
100...240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
-10...50°C (14...122°F)
15...35°C (59...95°F)
< ±0.001% RDG / °C outside of 15...35°C (59...95°F)
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
0 to 80% R.H. non condensing
2.5 / second
3 years as standard, battery pack 1 year
Intrinsically Safe Certifications
ATEX:
II 1G EEx ia IIC T4 (Tamb = 50°C) VTT 02 ATEX 003 X
IEC:
Ex ia IIC T4 (Tamb = 50°C) VTT No. Ex-02.011 X
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NOTE: All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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