6109A / 7109A

Portable Calibration Baths

Four times more

calibration throughput
with twice the accuracy
of Micro-Baths and
dry-block calibrators
 Portable calibration baths designed
for clean process applications
Process manufacturing plants for pharmaceuti- Facilities managers who need to meet U.S. FDA
cals, biotechnology, and food production utilize and ISO clean room standards like the baths’
many sanitary temperature sensors that require stainless steel casing that stands up to harsh
regular calibration. Production must stop while cleaning solutions. They depend on the 6109A
the calibrations are taking place. Therefore, more and 7109A to help maintain the accuracy of the
calibration throughput means less plant down- plant’s temperature sensors, thus reducing the
time. And in businesses where even a few tenths possibility of an expensive product batch loss.
of a degree Celsius can cost thousands of dollars Production engineers also appreciate the baths’
in ruined product, temperature accuracy is crucial accuracy, which helps them control sensor out-of-
to maintaining quality. tolerance conditions. Moreover, they prefer to use
The Fluke Calibration 6109A and 7109A Portable a bath designed specifically for clean room cali-
Calibration Baths let process industry profession- bration throughput. No more need to make do with
als calibrate four times more sanitary sensors per equipment designed for some other application.
batch in less time and with twice the accuracy Calibration technicians who perform calibrations
of other baths in this class. Up to four tri-clamp on platforms, in crawl spaces, and other hard-
sanitary sensors fit easily into these baths for to-reach parts of the plant enjoy the portability
calibration at ± 0.1 °C temperature display accu- and clean room compatibility (i.e. easy to sanitize,
racy. Throughput is even higher for sanitary RTDs don’t harbor bacteria) of these baths.
with small or no flanges.
Global Fluke Calibration service and support
Two bath models cover a wide temperature ensure that your 6109A and 7109A baths will
range: 35 °C to 250 °C for the 6109A and -25 °C give you years of service that you can trust.
to 140 °C for the 7109A. Each model offers a “-P”
version that includes process electronics for con-
necting an external reference probe.
Professionals working in clean process industries,
including facilities managers, production engi-
neers and calibration technicians, prefer these
baths for a variety of reasons.

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Key features
• Calibrate up to four tri-clamp sanitary sensors at the same time
• Wide temperature ranges cover most process applications:
– 6109A: 35 °C to 250 °C
– 7109A: –25 °C to 140 °C
• Excellent display accuracy of ±0.1 °C provides 4:1 test uncer-
tainty ratio (TUR) for critical applications
• Easy to transport up stairs and across catwalks
• Stainless steel casing withstands harsh sterilizing chemicals
and is rust proof
• Easy to use and maintain
• Global Fluke support and service

1 Tank – The stainless steel tank contains 10 Threaded Holes – Used to attach
the bath fluid. accessories to the bath.

2 Bath Fluid – Temperature sensors are 11 Tank Cover – Isolates the bath fluid from
inserted into the bath fluid for calibration. the environment, reduces fumes, prevents
objects from falling into the tank, and
3 Control Sensor – A precision platinum keeps the fluid temperature stable.
resistance thermometer (PRT) control
sensor measures and controls the tempera-
ture of the bath fluid.
1 6
4 Stir Motor Cover – Protects the stir motor.

5 Stir Motor (under the Stir Motor Cover) – 2

Drives the propeller that circulates the fluid 7
to produce a uniform temperature. 3

6 Stir Guard – Separates the working area

of the tank from the stir propeller. MIN and
MAX marks show the correct fill levels.
7 Propeller – Stirs the bath fluid.

8 Ready Indicator – Changes from amber to 8

green when the bath fluid temperature has 4
settled at the setpoint. Green indicates that
the bath is ready to begin measuring. 5
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9 Carrying Handle – Use the carrying

handle to lift or move the bath. There are 10
also recessed handles on the side of the
bath (not shown).
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 1 Fan – Cools the tank and heating devices 5
(7109A model shown).

2 USB Host Port – Used to record

temperature data to a memory device.
1
3 USB Device Port – Used to control the
bath remotely.

4 RS-232 Port – Used to control the bath

remotely. 2

5 Control Panel (see Control Panel detail). 3

6 Process Input Module – The optional
module includes a Reference PRT 4 6
Connection and inputs to measure electrical
temperature sensors for calibration.

1 Display – Shows important information 5 Hot Warning Indicator – This indicator

about the bath such as the fluid tempera- lights up if the fluid temperature is greater
ture and setpoint. than or equal to 60 °C. This warns that the
bath fluid, tank cover, and area around the
2 Softkeys – These keys correspond to the tank are hot and should not be touched.
display icons directly above each key and If the bath is switched off, the indicator
perform a variety of useful functions. The stays on until the bath reaches a safe
functions change with the status of the temperature. It flashes at a slow rate to
display. conserve energy.
3 Mode Keys – The Monitor, Setpoint, 6 STOP Button – Immediately disables
Program, and the Setup keys access dif- heating and cooling and switches off the
ferent groups of settings. Some mode keys stir motor.
light up when the mode is active.

4 Other Keys – The Number keys, Cursor

keys, and a Select/Enter key enable
you to make menu choices quickly and
easily. Number keys let you enter decimal
numbers.

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2 5

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 1 Current Fuse – Protects the Process The 6109A-P and 7109A-P models
Input Module and connected devices come with a Process Input Module
from accidental short circuit. that measures various types of
temperature sensors.
2 RTD Terminals – A test RTD connects
to these terminals. The graphic on the 1 3
panel shows the circuit diagram for a
four-wire RTD.
3 Reference PRT Connector –
A reference probe plugs into this socket.
Recommended Fluke Reference PRTs
are models 5615-9-A and 5626-12-A.
Other Fluke Reference PRTs with Type A
INFO-CON termination are also compatible.
4 Thermocouple Input – A connector for a
miniature thermocouple.
5 Transmitter Terminals – A 4-20 mA
transmitter connects to the two transmitter 2 4 5
terminals labelled mA LOOP and COM.

Calibrate more sanitary sensors

at a time – with confidence
The 6109A and 7109A baths calibrate most Take these portable baths almost
temperature sensor applications used in clean anywhere, including the clean room
process manufacturing, including pharmaceutical
The 6109A weighs 16 kilograms (35 pounds) and
bioreactors (-10 C to 100 °C), chemical reactors
the 7109A weighs 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
(200 °C), steam-in-place process (122 °C to
They each feature a fixed, non-rotating bail
140 °C), autoclave sterilization (120 °C to 135 °C),
handle, enabling most people
food storage freezers (-25 °C), and food processing
to carry a bath with one hand.
(0 °C to 220 °C).
Single-handed carrying comes
A large tank volume (106 mm diameter x 154 in handy when the job includes
mm depth) lets you immerse up to four sanitary walking up and down stairs,
sensors at the same time. Calibrate a batch of odd across catwalks, and into other
shaped sensors of varying lengths and diameters, hard-to-reach environments.
and still have room for a reference thermometer. Two recessed handles on the
Fast heating and cooling times let you get the job bottom of each bath also make
done without spending a lot of time waiting for it easy to move from a shelf to
the bath to come to temperature and stabilize. a cart or benchtop. A sealed
Increase your sanitary sensor calibration through- lid protects against fluid spills
put and decrease expensive production downtime. while moving the bath.
Excellent system display accuracy of ± 0.1 °C; Stainless steel casing stands
accuracy covers all sources of error including up to the harsh chemicals used
calibration uncertainty, stability, uniformity, and to sterilize equipment for clean
repeatability. NVLAP accredited calibration is room use. Synthetic materials
included standard. Fluke Calibration’s high metro- used for decals, keypads and
logical standards and conservative specifications feet do not harbor bacteria. The
mean you can have confidence in the measure- keypad is sealed against mois-
ments you make with the 6109A and 7109A ture ingress to protect against
Portable Calibration Baths. damage during cleaning or in
non-controlled environments.

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 Easy to use and maintain
Each bath features a large color display that
indicates date and time, bath fluid temperature,
setpoint temperature, control indicator when the
fluid is at setpoint, and heating status. A ready
indicator changes color from amber to green,
giving you 360-degree visual indication when
the bath fluid has reached its setpoint tem-
perature and is ready for you to start making
measurements.
A hot warning indicator lights up if the fluid
temperature reaches above 60 °C, warning the
operator that the bath fluid and tank area are hot
and should not be touched. Fluid spills create mess and potential safety haz-
An adjustable probe fixture holds up to four tri- ards. The 6109A and 7109A include an overflow
clamp sensors securely inside the tank opening tube that directs excess bath fluid into an optional
during calibration. An optional single probe clamp overflow container. A drain tube makes it easy to
kit holds a reference probe. remove bath fluid for replacement or transport.

I own a Fluke Calibration Micro-Bath.

Why do I need a 6109A or 7109A bath?
If you already own a Fluke Calibration Micro-Bath • They are twice as accurate as a Micro-Bath.
or dry-block calibrator, thank you for being a cus- • Their stainless steel panels and tank are easy
tomer! We hope you are enjoying the portability to clean and rust resistant – perfect for clean
and stability of these popular products. room use.
However, there are a few reasons why you should We hope you will continue to use your Fluke
consider adding a 6109A or 7109A bath: Calibration Micro-Bath for many years to come.
The 6109A or 7109A baths will also serve you
• They have four times the calibration through-
well if you need the throughput, accuracy, and
put of a Micro-Bath, which can only calibrate a
clean room readiness that they provide.
single tri-clamp sensor at a time.

Backed by global Fluke support

and service
The 6109A and 7109A are designed to meet Need assistance? We offer world-class support
demanding Fluke Calibration metrology specifica- both before and after the sale, via online chat,
tions, so you can trust that they will perform the email, telephone and through our service
way we say they will. organizations. Rest easy knowing the value of
your investment will be preserved now and
into the future.

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Summary Specifications*
General specifications
Size Height: 382 mm (15 in)
Width: 242 mm (9.5 in)
Depth: 400 mm (15.7 in)
Weight 6109A: 16 kg (35 lb)
7109A: 20 kg (44 lb)
Fluid volume 2.5 liters (0.66 gallons)
Fluid working area 75 mm x 75 mm (3 in x 3 in)
Maximum fluid depth 154 mm (6.1 in)
Factory calibration Traceable NVLAP-accredited calibration included

Temperature specifications
The temperature specifications include environmental temperature effects from 13 °C to 33 °C.
6109A 7109A
Range (at 25 °C ambient temperature) 35 °C to 250 °C –25 °C to 140 °C (–15 °C cover off)
Accuracy (maximum permissible error) 0.1 °C 0.1 °C
Stability 0.015 °C 0.01 °C
Typical uniformity 0.03 °C up to 200 °C 0.02 °C
0.04 °C above 200 °C
Repeatability 0.04 °C 0.04 °C

Typical heating time 35 °C to 100 °C: 25 minutes –25 °C to 25 °C: 35 minutes

100 °C to 250 °C: 45 minutes 25 °C to 140 °C: 55 minutes
Typical cooling time 250 °C to 100 °C: 35 minutes 140 °C to 25 °C: 45 minutes
100 °C to 35 °C: 55 minutes 25 °C to –25 °C: 75 minutes
Typical settling time 15 minutes 10 minutes

Process Input Module Specifications (-P models)

The Input Module specifications include calibration uncertainty, linearity, repeatability,
resolution, stability, and environmental temperature effects from 13 °C to 33 °C.

Function Range Accuracy (Maximum Permissible Error)

Reference input resistance 0 Ω to 42 Ω 0.0025 Ω

42 Ω to 400 Ω 0.006 %
Reference input temperature -25 °C to 250 °C 0.007 % + 0.015 °C
Resistance sensing current 1 mA 8%
DUT 4-wire resistance 0 Ω to 31 Ω 0.0025 Ω
31 Ω to 400 Ω 0.008%
DUT 3-wire resistance accuracy 0 Ω to 400 Ω 0.12 Ω
Thermocouple mV -10 mV to 100 mV 0.025 % + 0.01 mV
Reference junction temperature 0 °C to 40 °C 0.35 °C
J: 0.44 °C K: 0.49 °C T: 0.53 °C
-25 °C to 250 °C E: 0.44 °C N: 0.57 °C M: 0.48 °C
Thermocouple temperature L: 0.42 °C U: 0.48 °C
R: 1.92 °C S: 1.88 °C C: 0.84 °C
0 °C to 250 °C
D: 1.12 °C G/W: 3.34 °C
mA range 0 mA to 22 mA 0.02 % + 0.002 mA
Loop power 24 V dc ±6V

* The product specifications describe the Absolute Instrumental Uncertainty of the 6109A/7109A baths at
95 % level of confidence (coverage factor k = 2) within one year from calibration.

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Ordering Information
Models
6109A Portable Calibration Bath, 35 °C to 250 °C
6109A-P Portable Calibration with Process Electronics,
35 °C to 250 °C
7109A Portable Calibration Bath, -25 °C to 140 °C
7109A-P Portable Calibration Bath with Process Electronics,
-25 °C to 140 °C

Accessories
7109-2013-1 Stainless Steel Transport Cover
7109-2013-2 Stainless Steel Probe Access Cover
7109-2027 Adjustable Probe Holding Fixture
7109-2051 Single Probe Clamp Kit
7109-2080 Fluid Overflow Kit
7109-CASE Carrying Case
5012 Silicone Oil type 200.10, usable range –30 °C to
209 °C, recommended for 7109A bath
5014 Silicone Oil type 200.50, usable range 30 °C to
278 °C, recommended for 6109A bath

7109-2027 7109-2051 7109-2080

Adjustable Probe Single Probe Fluid Overflow
7109-CASE Holding Fixture Clamp Kit Kit

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