CI= Fermilab
Particle Physics Division
Mechanical Department Calibration
Standards/Procedures
Number: MD-CALPROC-O 10 Date: 6/26/2009
Manufacturer: Barton FCX
Model: FCX-C Series Transmitters
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This Procedure is used for:
Calibration of Barton pressure transmitters.
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CALIBRATION
PreprIIationfor calibration I
The transmitter should be calibrated in a calibration room. For calibration of each transmitter,
the following devices are required.
o Input pressure device (should have as high an accuracy as possible): Pressure source and
measuring equipmenl)
• Rangea are listed in the table below.
o Power supply: DC power supply (24 V DC) or Fuji Electric FC series power supply unit
(type PX1 or PXL)
o Load resistor: Standard resistor 250 Q (within ±O.O 125 Q)
o Measuring de\'i~: Digital voltmeter (eapable of measuring tnmsmirter OUrpUl with an
accuracy better than 0.1 %)
• Use meter having a S-digit display.
o Hand Held Communicator (HHC) type FXW
• For use with smart type
.{ Measurable range
Differtntial ~\R range of FHKIFKK. Differential pressure range of FHN
Analog type Smart type Analog type
Differential pressure range Differential pressure range Differential pressure range
[lcPa] {mmH 2O} [lcPa] {mmH2O} [kPa] {nunH20}
0.6--6 {60--600} 0.375-..6 {37.>-600} 0.6-6 {60-600}
3.2...32 {32o...3200} 2~32 {200-3200} 3.2-32 {32Q-3200}
13-130 {13QO-I3000} 8.125-130 {8125-13000} 13-130 {1300-13000}
SO-Soo {5000-S0000} 31.25-S00 {3125-50000} S0-500 {SOOO-SOOOO}
200-2000 {20000-200000 125-2000 {12500-200000} 200-2000 {20000-200000}
PreSSl.U'e range of FHPIFKP
Analog type Smart type
Pressure range Pressure range
[kPa] {bar} [kPa] {bar}
13-130 {0.13-1.3} 8.125-130 {0.08125-1.3}
50-500 {O.5-5} ~ t .25-500 {O.3125-5}
300-3000 {3-30} 187.5-3000 {1.875-30}
1(}()()-10000 {lo-IOO} 625-10000 {6.25-1oo}
Pressure range of FHHIFKH
Analog type Smart type
PJessure range Pressure range
[lcPa abs] {bar abs} [Wa abs] {bar abs}
13-130 {0.13-1.3} 8.125-130 {0.08125-1.3}
S0-5OO {0.5-5} 31.25-S00 {0.3125-S}
300-3000 {3-30} 187.5-3000 {1.87S-~O}
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(1) Make wiring according to lhe diagram below.
With DC power supply (power source) ~ digital voltmeter (measuring deviee):
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(2) Calibration of converter (DI A) output
Setting mode 3 -+ Make sure output current is 4 mAo
Setting mode 4 -+ Make sure output current is 12 mAo
Setting mode 5 -t Make sure output current is 20 mAo
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When the outputs of setting modes 3 and 5 are not 4 and 20 mAo respectively, adjust them to
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4 and 20 rnA by the zero adjustment screw in each mode.
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(3) ZeroIspan adjustment
a. Leave trlDsmittef LP or HP ~ides open to
atmosphere. I
b. Tum OD power supply and wait for 10 minutes e. If the output current does not equal
or longer. Then make sure the output cunent is 4mA:
4mA.
c. In case of a transmitter under suppression or
elevation. output at atmospheric pressure level
is nOI.4 mAo Check for 4 mA with
measurement start pressure applied f. Refer to "Zero adjustment" in 6.1
Range change.
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g. If the output current does Dot equal
d. Next. apply 100% pressure to the transmiuer.
Make sure the output current is 20 rnA. 20mA: t
h. Refer to "Span adjustment" in 6.1
R.ange change.
(4) Conversion accuracy test
Apply input pressures in the order of O~, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 0%,
and read output at each input ~UJt.
Make sure the difference between each output value and input pressure (%) is within the
accuracy rating listed in the table below.
The voltage values in the table are dependent on use of "DC power supply + standard
resistor 2500 + digital voltmeter (measuring device).
Measurement cate~olY Refermce value Accuracy
Percent display (%) 0.25.50.75,100 ±O.I or ±O.2
Cuneot measurement (rnA) 4,8,12,16,20 ±O.016 or ±{)'o32
Voltage measurement (V) 1,2,3,4.5 ±O.004 or ±O.008
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(1) Make wiring accord~g to the diagram below.
With DC power supply (power source). digital voltmeter (measuring device) and HHC
(Hand Held Communicator):
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Digital voltmeter
DC power SUW!y
For communication with the HHC, a load resistor of 2500 is necessary.
(2) Calibration of output circuit (01 A)
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Calibrate the output circuit with reference to "Calibration of output circuit" (page 48) in
; "ADJUSTMENT OF SMART TYPE" in Section 7.
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(3) ZeroIspan adjusttDent
Refer to"Zerolspan adjustment" (page 41) in Section 7.
(4) Conversion accuracy test
Apply input pressures in the order of 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 0%,
IDd read OU!pUt at each input pressure.
Make sure the difference between each output value and input pressure (%) is within the
accuracy rating listed in the table below.
TIle voltage values in abe table arc dependent on use of "DC power supply + standard
resistor 250 + digital volttneter (measuring device).
Measurement category Reference value Accuracy
Percent display (%) 0,25,50,75,100 ±O.1 or ±O.2
Current measurement (rnA) 4,8, 12, 16,20 ±O.016 or ±O.032
Voltage measurement (V) 1,2,3,4,5 ±O'OO4 or ±O.OO8
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