SENECA TEST-4 Multifunction Calibrators User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- SENECA
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TEST-4 Multifunction Calibrators
MULTIFUNCTION CALIBRATORS
Multifunction calibrators are devices used for calibration, simulation,
verification and adjustment operations in installations and instrumentation.
The calibrators deal with different quantities that must be attributed to
normalised measurement signals: mA, V,
V, Ohm, Hz (frequency and pulses),°C or ºF. These instruments also have
functions of generation, smoothing, linearisation or gradation of signals.
Their main use lies in the verification of company instruments in order to
control the quality of the measurement. Industrial calibration can be
accompanied by particular adaptations and compensations. According to the
various requirements, there are multifunction calibrators that allow the
generation, simulation and simultaneous reading of multiple values or for
single uantities (pressure, temperature, flow rate, sound, vibrations,
voltage, current, resistance, pulses, frequency).
| TEST-4| MSC
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Power supply| 2 x AA NiMh batteries
2650 mAh| 1 Lithium Polymer battery (LiPo) 3400 mAh
Autonomy| Autonomy 8 hours (minimum max load), 20 hours (average)| Autonomy 8
hours (minimum max load), 20 hours (average)
Accuracy| 0.1% for each type of input/output| 0.03% of base, 0.04% for current
Measuring instrument| Current, Voltage (V)| Current, Voltage (V, mV),
Thermocouple, Thermoresistances,
Load cell, Pulse, Frequency
Generator| Current, Voltage (V)| Current, Voltage (V, mV), Thermocouple,
Thermoresistances,
Load cell, Pulse, Frequency
Signal generation in Ramp mode| Current, Voltage (V)| Current, Voltage, TC,
RTD, Load cell single/loop, max 9
segments, ramp min 1 second
Datalogger| | Datalogger (up to 100,000 stored values, data export in csv
format, real-time data display on mobile devices and PC)
Integration LabVIEW| | Yes
Interface| High brightness OLED, 128 x 64 points| external PC / Smartphone /
Tablet
Communication| | Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1
Settings| Multiturn encoder key| Windows / Android / iOS App
Applications| Diagnostics, signal simulation and PLC calibration,
sensors, recorders, valves and industrial devices| Diagnostics, signal
simulation and PLC calibration, sensors, recorders, valves and industrial
devices
Maintenance and testing of process meters and industrial equipment
Control and calibration of process instrumentation in the field, industry
(laboratories, workshops and production), quality control
Test-4
GENERATOR, PORTABLE METER WITH RAMP FUNCTION FOR ANALOG SIGNALS Test-4 is
a valid support for calibration sessions, laboratory tests and for the
simulation of analog measurements controlled by industrial devices (PLC,
regulators, data acquisition systems, etc.). With a total accuracy of less
than 0.1%, a resolution of 1 μA / 1 mV, Test-4 guarantees optimal calibration
results. It allows the simulation of both voltage and current ramps (active or
passive). Test-4 can be powered from a 220 Vac network through a dedicated
power supply or with 2 NiMh batteries that ensure an average life of 20 hours.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL DATA
Power supply| 2 x AA batteries of 2650 mAh type
Autonomy: 8 hours (minimum load max), 20 hours (average) From 220 Vac network
through dedicated power supply/battery charger
Protection degree| IP 20
Operating temperature| 0..50°C (recommended)
Humidity| 30..90 % non-condensing
Dimension| 140 x 75 x 33 mm
Weight| 250 g
Isolation| Battery powered instrument, intrinsically isolated
Rejection| 50-60 Hz
Freq. Sampling| 10 Hz
Input / output signals| Voltage measurement/generation: 0..11 V
Current measurement/generation: 0..21 mA Protection ± 30 V
Accuracy| 0.1% for each type of input/output
Resolution| 0.002 mA 0.001 V
OPERATING DATA
Operation key| The ESC key for functions ESC / ON/OFF device and restoring
from screen saver after 7 minutes of inactivity
The knob: to increase / decrease current value / voltage (exerting rotation);
“weight” variation with value*10N, N=0, 1, 2, 3 (exertingpressu re)
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Languages available| Italian, English, German, French, Spanish
Contrast| 15 levels
Screensaver| Vertical scroll display content after 7 minutes of non-use. Reset
when
the ESC / ON/OFF button is pressed
Function menu| General setup (selection of type of operation, type of signal,
language, display contrast, encoder sensitivity)
Generation (selection of voltage / current / passive current) Measurement
(voltage / current selection)
Generation of currents and voltages in ramp mode
Error warnings| Surge Voltage reading above 11 V
Under voltage Reading voltage below -0.2 V Over current Current reading
greater than 21 mA
Under current Current reading lower than -0.1 mA
Flashing value Generating voltage / current failed
CONNECTIONS
| Input / Output | Tips diameter 2 mm |
|---|---|
| Power supply | Battery charger socket, battery compartment on the back, under |
the protective rubber cover
USB Micro| For future implementations
EQUIPMENT
ORDER CODE
Code…………………………………………..Description
TEST-4| Signal generator, portable V-mA meter with ramp simulation
TEST-4-PK| Accuracy Kit (set of accuracy tips and crocodile clips) for Test-4
TEST-4-RTEST
-4-T| Accuracy tip set for Test-4
ISO 9001 calibration certificate for Test-4
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
SIGNAL GENERATION
SIGNAL MEASUREMENT
The technical data and the
diagrams in this document are indicative and not binding.
APPLICATION EXAMPLE
SIMULATION OF SIGNALS FROM THE FIELDPROCESS CALIBRATION
FOR SENSORS, ACTUATORS, POSITIONERS, PLC, REGULATORS, ETC.
MULTIFUNCTION UNIVERSAL CALIBRATOR
MSC (Multifunction Smart Calibrator) is a flexible and universal tool for
maintenance, calibration, testing, diagnostics and inspection. With a accuracy
class better than 0.05% for each type of input/output, MSC offers measurement
and generation/simulation of signals: analog, digital, from temperature
sensors and from load cells. The display of the data and the setting of the
parameters takes place via MSC application in Windows PC version with USB
cable and in multilingual mobile version available for iOS and Android devices
via Bluetooth 4.1 connection. MSC includes programmable functions of automatic
ramp generation, datalogging with data export in .csv format, the possible use
as an automatic testing system through LabVIEW libraries and the management of
multiple calibrators via PC.
Equipped with a rechargeable lithium polymer battery, MSC is able to power
external devices and sensors and can be used without power supply with an
autonomy of up to 20 hours.
The instrument, with a storage capacity of up to 100,000 measurements, is
suitable for professional and industrial use for PLC programmers, maintenance
technicians, technical assistance companies, measurement laboratories, control
and calibration of sensors and process instrumentation in the field, industry
(laboratories, workshops and production), quality control.
ON MACHINE ELECTRICAL PANELS
PROCESS SENSORS AND
INSTRUMENTATION
LABORATORIES
PRODUCTION / QUALITY CONTROL
STATIONS AND TEST BENCHES / TEST ROOMS
AREAS OF USE
FUNCTIONS
| SIGNAL MEASURING DEVICE
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| GENERATOR / SIMULATOR
| FUNCTION RAMPS
Single / Loop, max 9 segments
| DATALOGGER
100,000 stored values csv data format
SIGNALS MANAGED
| ANALOG SIGNALS
Current (mA)
Voltage (V, mV)
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| SIGNALS IN FREQUENCY / PULSES
Max 1,000 Hz
| TEMPERATURE SENSORS
TC J,K,T,E,N,R,S,B,L -TD 2,3,4 Wires
| LOAD CELLS
Ohm – mV/V
REASONS TO CONNECT YOUR DEVICE TO THE MSC SMART CALIBRATOR
1| MULTIFUNCTION CALIBRATOR
• Signal Measuring Device
• Signal Generator / Simulator
• Single or loop ramp function
• Datalogger (up to 100,000 stored values, data export in csv format, real-
time data display on mobile devices and PC)
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2| UNIVERSAL SIGNAL MANAGEMENT
• Analog: V, mV, mA
• Thermocouples type J,K,T,E,N,R,S,B (IEC EN 60584-1)
• RTD (Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni120, Cu50,
• Cu100 – IEC EN 60751-1)
• Load cells
• Pulse / frequency signals (0.1÷1.000 Hz)
3| WIRED AND WIRELESS MULTI-DEVICE USE
• Calibrator management via MSC PC software and USB connection also for
multiple configurations
• Calibrator management via MSC mobile APP for iOS and Android with Bluetooth
4.1 connection
• Integration with LabVIEW systems
4| HIGH ACCURACY CLASS
• Better than 0.05% for each type of input / output
5| FLEXIBLE POWER SUPPLY
• Power supply from 230 Vac mains or from battery (up to 20 h of autonomy)
• Power supply for external devices and sensors @24 V
6| REMOTE CALIBRATION AND HARDWAREINDEPENDENT
• Diagnostics, signal simulation and PLC calibration, sensors, recorders,
valves and industrial devices of any make and type
• Connection to the calibrator via Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1 or Micro USB
7| COST REDUCTION OF MAINTENANCE AND TESTING
• Unique and universal instrument for the maintenance and testing of process
meters and industrial equipment
• Multiple and PLC optimised configurations
• Reading, writing and immediate transmission of measurements, parameters and
reports
8| FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL AND PROFESSIONAL USERS
• PLC programmers, industrial maintainers, technical assistance companies,
measurement, control and calibration laboratories, industry (laboratories,
workshops and production), quality control
9| DATA ALWAYS AVAILABLE ON PC…
• Application Multilingual Windows PC software for complete management of
measurement and
testing sessions
• Local trend display, graphs, data, events
• Real-time data sharing, creation and export of data logs
• Security, backup, controlled and secure access, automatic updates
• Multiple configurations
10| OR ON MOBILE DEVICE (SMARTPHONE, TABLET…)
• Multi-language app for iOS and Android mobile devices available on the App
Store or Google Play
• Local trend display, graphs, data, events
• Real-time data sharing and creation of data logs
• Security, backup, controlled and secure access, automatic updates
TECHNICAL DATA
GENERAL DATA
Mains power supply| From 230 Vac mains via standard USB battery charger
Battery power supply| 1 Lithium Polymer (LiPo) 3400 mAh batteries; autonomy 8
hours (minimum @ max load), 20 hours (max)
Protection degree| IP20
Operating temperature| -20..50°C (not charging), 0-45°C while charging
Storage temperature| 0..35°C
Humidity| 30..90 % non-condensing
Isolation| Battery powered instrument, intrinsically isolated No isolation
from the USB port
Surge protection| 230 Vac max without permanent damage
Rejection| 50/60 Hz
Freq. Sampling| 10 Hz
Operating Procedure| Meter, Generator, Ramps Datalogger
Dimension| 88 x 147 x 25 mm
Weight| 330 g
Equipment| Connection cables (4), mains battery charger
Factory calibration certificate| Supplied
Approval| EC
MEASURING ACCURACY
Accuracy| 0.03% of base, 0.04% for current
Resolution| 1 μA; 1 mV; 5 μV; 0,1°C; 0,1uV/V
GENERATION ACCURACY
Accuracy| 0.03% of base, 0.04% for current
Resolution| 1 μA; 1 mV; 5μV; 0,1°C; 0,02 Ohm; 0,1 uV/V;
INTERFACES AND SIGNALS
Buttons| On / Off / Pairing
LED| Power on indication LED Communication indication LED Error indication LED
PAIRING BT indication LED
Data logger on indication LED (future) Battery status indication LED
Buzzer| Buzzer for overload signalling and impossibility of simulating the
request value.
Standard sockets| No.4 4mm sockets
Thermocouple connection| Mini plug (7.9mmm) for thermocouple measurement and
simulation
Power supply| USB Micro
USB Micro| For fw update or modbus communication (virtual com)
Wireless communication| Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1 towards Smart phone and
Tablet Andriod or Ios
MEASURING FUNCTIONS
Current| 0..24 mA active and passive; protection ± 28 V
Voltage (V)| 0.0÷27 V
Voltage (mV)| -10mV÷+90mV
Thermocouple| Type K ,T, E, N, R, S, B, L
Thermo resistors (2,3,4 wires)| Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000, Cu50, Cu100, Ni100,
Ni120
Load cell| 350 Ohm; -0.2÷+2.4mV/V
Pulse| Max count 1000 Hz
Frequency| 0.1..1000 Hz
GENERATION FUNCTIONS
Current| 0.1..24 mA active and passive; protection ± 28 V
Voltage (V)| 0.1÷26 V
Voltage (mV)| -10mV÷+90mV
Thermocouple| Type J,K ,T, E, N, R,S, B, L
Thermo resistors (2 wires)| Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000, Cu50, Cu100, Ni100, Ni120
Load cell| 350 Ohm; -0.2..+2.4mV/V
Pulse| Min 0.5 ms (1..24V) number of pulses that can be set
Frequency| 0.1..1000 Hz
DATALOGGER
Advanced| Yes
Sampling time| >500 ms
RAMP FUNCTION
Sign| Current/Voltage/TC/RTD/Load Cell
Functions| Single or with Loop
Type| Maximum 9 segments, ramp resolution 100ms, minimum ramp 1 second
MANAGEMENT APP
Languages available| APP in language
O.S / Store| IoS 10.3 or higher (App Store) / Android 4.0.3 or higher (Play
Store)
Functions menu| General setup (selection of the type of operation, type of
signal, language
Measurement (voltage / current / passive current / thermo couples / thermo
resistors / load cell / pulses selection; average-min-max value, counter
reset, measurement pause; value sharing; scale change) Generation (voltage /
current / passive current / thermo couples / thermo resistors / load cell /
pulses selection; on-off; scale change)
Error signalling| Out of scale of measurement Generation overload signalling
Low battery
Internal malfunction
KEY
- Socket for thermocouple measurement/generation
- Measuring/generation socket -EX
- Measuring/generation socket -SN
- Measuring/generation socket +SN
- Measuring/generation socket +EX
- On and off button
- Bluetooth RESET button
- Powering PWR LED
- Successful connection Bind LED
- Battery status indicator LED
- Bluetooth/USB communication LED
- Data recording LED
- Error signalling LED
- Micro USB connector for power/communication
- RESET button
- Battery charge indicator LED
EQUIPMENT
- Transportable case
- MSC Calibrator (battery included)
- Electrical socket
- USB data and charging cable
- User manual
- Factory calibration certificate
- Test cables
- K thermocouple
MEASURING RANGE
| GRANDEZZA | U.M. | GENERAZIONE | MISURA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage (hi range) | [dc V] | 0..26 V | 0..26 V |
| Voltage (low range) | [dc mV] | -10..+90 mV | -10..+90 mV |
| Active current | [dc mA] | 0,1..+24 mA | 0..+24 mA |
| Passive current | [dc mA] | 0,1..+24 mA (3..29 V) | 0..+24 mA |
| Pt100 | [°C] | -200..+859°C | -200..+850°C |
| Pt500 | [°C] | -200..+859°C | -200..+850°C |
| PT1000 | [°C] | -200..+859°C | -200..+850°C |
| Cu50 / Cu100 | [°C] | -180..+200°C | -180..+200°C |
| Ni100 / Ni120 | [°C] | -80..+260°C | -60..+250°C |
| Thermocouple J | [°C] | -210..+1200°C | -210..+1200°C |
| Thermocouple K | [°C] | -270..+1372°C | -200..+1372°C |
| Thermocouple T | [°C] | -270..+400°C | -200..+400°C |
| Thermocouple E | [°C] | -270..+1000°C | -200..+1000°C |
| Thermocouple N | [°C] | -270..+1300°C | -200..+1300°C |
| Thermocouple R | [°C] | -50..+1768°C | -50..+1768°C |
| Thermocouple S | [°C] | -50..+1768°C | -50..+1768°C |
| Thermocouple B | [°C] | 0..+1820°C | 250..+1820°C |
| Thermocouple L | [°C] | -200..+800°C | -200..+800°C |
| Load Cell 350 Ohm | [mV/V] | -0,2..+2,4 mV/V | -0,2..+2,4 mV/V |
| Pulse / Frequency | [Hz] | 0,1..1000 Hz (1..24 V) | 0,1..1000 Hz (3..24 Vdc) |
ORDER CODES
Code Description
MSC| Multifunction Smart Calibrator – Signal Generator / Meter, app-based
bluetooth calibrator
MSC TOOL| Free Windows application for fw update and data extraction in .csv
format
ISO-USB| PC-USB isolator (accessory)
ALIM-MSC| 1A / 5V power supply unit (spare)
The technical data and the diagrams in this document are indicative and not binding.
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