Martel-electronics BetaGauge 301 User Manual

BETAGAUGE 301Reference Manual

82.2 Using the BacklightThe backlight is controlled by the dedicated backlight key. It toggles on and off when thekey is pressed; this is one of the

92.4.2 Locking and Unlocking ConfigurationsUse the LOCK CFG or UNLOCK CFG option of the Configuration Lock Menu to lock orunlock the display configura

10Use the arrow keys to select the number of minutes before the calibrator turns off ordisable auto shut-off by scrolling all the way down. Use the AU

113. Measuring PressureTo measure pressure, connect the calibrator using an appropriate fitting. Choose apressure setting for the display being used.

12Figure 64. Measuring CurrentTo measure current use the input terminals in the front of the calibrator. Select the mAfunction on one of the displays

5. Measuring VoltageTo measure voltage use the input terminals in the front of the calibrator. Select the Voltsfunction on one of the displays. The

6. Performing a Pressure Switch TestFigure 10To perform a switch test, follow these steps:1. Change the setup to Setup 4 (default switch test).Setup

5. Apply pressure with the pump slowly until the switch opens. Important NOTE: In the switch test mode the display update rate is increased to helpca

169. Press the “NEW TEST” option to clear the data and perform another test.10. Press the “DONE” option to end the test and return to the standard pre

177.2 Calibrating a Pressure-to-Current TransmitterTo calibrate a pressure-to-current transmitter (P/I), perform the following steps:1. Connect the ca

BETAGauge 301Reference Manual1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.1 Contacting

187.3 Percent Error FunctionThe calibrator features a unique function which can calculate pressure vs. milliamp erroras a percentage of the 4 to 20 mA

194. LOOP POWER can be toggled on/off, select NEXT when done.5. Use SELECT to toggle through the UNIT options, and select NEXT to move on.6. Use the

207. Again, use the arrows to set 0% point and select DONE SET when finished and the%ERROR mode will be ready to use.Note: The 0% and 100% point will

219. Factory SetupsThe Calibrator is loaded with five factory setups. These setups are shown below.Setup 1: The upper display is set to [P1] mode and

Setup 4: The upper display is set to [P1], the lower display is set to [EXT].Setup 5: The upper display is set to [P1], and the lower display is set t

23Figure 13. Calibrator-to-Computer Connection10.2 Setting up the RS-232 Port for Remote ControlNote: The RS-232 connection cable should not exceed 15

2410.3 Changing Between Remote and Local OperationThere are three modes of operation of the calibrator, Local, Remote, and Remote withLockout. Local m

10.4.2 Character ProcessingThe data entered into the calibrator is processed as follows:• ASCII characters are discarded if their decimal equivalent i

10.5 Remote Commands and Error CodesThe following tables list all commands, and their descriptions, that are accepted by thecalibrator. Table 5: Commo

27VAL? Returns the measured values ZERO_MEAS Zeros the pressure module ZERO_MEAS? Returns the zero offset of the pressure module Table 7: Parame

1. IntroductionThe Beta 301 is designed to be a simple to use yet very versatile pressure calibrator. Itsinternal pressure sensor combined with inputs

Table 8: Error CodesError Number Error Description100 A non-numeric entry was received where it should be a numeric entry 101 Too many digits ente

*IDN? will return BETA, 301, 0, 1.0010.6.2 Calibrator CommandsDAMPTurns the dampening function on or off.For example:If you send DAMP ON this will tur

To set loop power on send ERROR_LOOP ON.ERROR _LOOP?Returns the current state of loop power in percent error mode.For example:If you send ERROR_LOOP?

ST_P1,P1,NONEHI_ERRSets the 100% point for the percent error mode calculation in the current engineeringunits.For example:To set the 100% point to 100

PRES_UNIT? Returns the pressure unit used when measuring pressure for each of the 3 displays.REMOTEPuts the calibrator in remote mode. From the remote

11. Specifications (18 °C to 28 °C unless otherwise noted.)GeneralInstrument Setup Recall 5; last used on power-upEnvironmentalOperating Temperature

12. WarrantyMartel Electronics Corporation warrants all products against material defects andworkmanship for a period of twelve (12) months after the

Symbol DescriptionFusePE GroundHot Surface (Burn Hazard)Read the User’s Manual (Important Information)OffOnCanadian Standards AssociationThe following

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3• Connect the common test lead before you connect the live test lead. When youdisconnect test leads, disconnect the live test lead first.• Do not use

Table 1 Process Measurement InputsNo. Name Description 1, 2 Input Terminals These terminals are used to measure current, voltage anda contact clos

2.1 Calibrator DisplayThe Calibrator Display consists of two regions: The menu bar (located along the bottomof the screen) is used to access a menu sy

Table 4 Mode ConcurrencyCURRENT DISPLAY P[1] [EXT] P[1] [EXT] mA mA Volts ST ST LoopP[1] [EXT] P[1]ST X X X X X [EX

7Figure 4 Menu Map