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Technical specifications:

General specifications
MC5 Communication Ports
Part of System
Standard Accessories (delivered with MC5)
Electrical Module (E)
Pressure Modules
Temperature Electrical Module (ET)
RTD Measurement and Simulation
Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation
Reference Junction Module (RJ)
MC5 Options
Optional Accessories

 

General specifications

MC5 is a calibrator that grows with the needs of the user. MC5 can be used as a simple precision pressure indicator and still easily be upgraded into a documenting multifunction pressure-temperature-electrical calibrator, which communicates with calibration software.

- General
  Display 96 x 72 mm (3.78" x 2.83"), 320 x 240 pixels, back lit LCD
  Weight 1.7 - 2.3 kg (3.7 - 5.1 lbs)
  Dimensions 245 mm (9.6") x 192 mm (7.5") x 74 mm (2.9"), (d/w/h)
  Case protection IP65 (dust and water proof)
  Keyboard Membrane protected individual keys
  Battery type Easy to change rechargeable NiMH pack, 4000 mAh, 7.2 V DC
  Battery operation Average 10hours
  Charger supply 100…240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
  Operating temperature -10…50 °C (14…122 °F)
  Specifications valid 15...35 °C (59...95 °F)
  Temperature coefficient <±0.001% RDG / °C outside of 15...35 °C (59...95 °F)
  Storage temperature -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
  Humidity 0 to 80% R.H. non condensing
  Measurement sample rate 2.5 / second
  Warranty 3 years as standard, battery pack 1 year

 

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MC5 Communication Ports

The three connectors at the side of the MC5 are for the environmental temperature sensor, external portable printer/PC communication and serial communication with external devices.
The connector at the top of the MC5 is for external pressure modules. Possibility exists for a second connector providing for future expansion of MC5 capabilities. All the connectors are Lemo® brand.

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Part of System

MC5 is part of the Beamex's QCAL® System, which means that your MC5 connects easily to a bigger calibration system, comprising of software, test benches, pressure controllers, temperature baths, etc.

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Standard Accessories (delivered with MC5)

• Rechargeable NiMH battery pack
• Battery Charger
• Test Leads and Clips
• Carrying Strap
• RS232 Cable
• Traceable Calibration Certificate
• User's Manual
• Pressure Hose Set (if MC5 is equipped with INT pressure modules)
• Three Years Warranty

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Electrical Module (E)

  Function Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty(±)1)
  mV measurement 2) ± 1000 mV 0.001 - 0.01 mV 0.02% RDG + 5 µV
  V measurement 3) ± 50 V 0.00001 - 0.001 V 0.02% RDG + 0.25 mV
  mA measurement 4) ± 100 mA 0.0001 - 0.001 mA 0.02% RDG + 1.5 µA
  Hz measurement 5) 0.0028 to 50000 Hz 0.000001 - 0.1 Hz 0.01% RDG
  Pulse counting 5) 0 to 9 999 999 pulses 1 pulse N/A
  mA generation 6) 0 to 25 mA 0.0001 mA 0.02% RDG + 1.5 µA

1) Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty, hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period. (k=2)
2) Bias current <10 nA
3) Impedance >1 Mohm
4) Impedance < 7.5 ohm
5) Impedance > 1 Mohm. Frequency measurement minimum amplitude 0.5 Vpp (< 5 kHz),
1Vpp (5...50 kHz). Pulse counting minimum amplitude 0.5 Vpp (pulse length > 100 µs),
1 Vpp (pulse length 100 µs...10 µs).
Trigger level range -1…+15 V.
6) Maximum load impedance 800 ohm

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Internal (INT) and External (EXT) Pressure Modules

  Modules 1) Units Range 2) Resolution Accuracy 3)(±) 1 Year Uncertainty 4)(±)
 

INT B
EXT B

kPa a
mbar a
psi a
80 ... 120
800 ... 1200
11.6 ... 17.4
0.01
0.1
0.001
0.03 kPa
0.3 mbar
0.0044 psi
0.05 kPa
0.5 mbar
0.0073 psi
  INT10mD
EXT10mD
kPa
mbar
iwc
± 1
± 10
± 4
0.0001
0.001
0.001
0.05 span   0.05% span + 0.1% RDG
  INT100m
EXT100m
kPa
mbar
iwc
0 to 10
0 to 100
0 to 40
0.0001
0.001
0.001
0.015% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.025% FS + 0.025% RDG
  INT400mC
EXT400mC
kPa
mbar
psi
± 40
± 400
± 160
0.001
0.01
0.001
0.01% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.02% FS + 0.025% RDG
  INT1C
EXT1C
kPa
bar
psi
± 100
± 1
-14.5 to 15
0.001
0.00001
0.0001
0.007% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.015% FS + 0.025% RDG
  INT2C
EXT2C
kPa
bar
psi
-100 to 200
-1 to 2
-14.5 to 30
0.001
0.00001
0.0001
0.005% FS + 0.01% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
  INT6C
EXT6C
kPa
bar
psi
-100 to 600
-1 to 6
-14.5 to 90
0.01
0.0001
0.001
0.005% FS + 0.01% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
  INT20C
EXT20C
kPa
bar
psi
-100 to 2000
-1 to 20
-14.5 to 300
0.01
0.0001
0.001
0.005% FS + 0.01% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
  INT60
EXT60
kPa
bar
psi
0 to 6000
0 to 60
0 to 900
0.1
0.001
0.01

0.005% FS + 0.0125% RDG

0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
  INT100
EXT100
MPa
bar
psi
0 to 10
0 to 100
0 to 1500
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.005% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
  INT160
EXT160
MPa
bar
psi
0 to 16
0 to 160
0 to 2400
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.005% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
  -
EXT250
MPa
bar
psi
0 to 25
0 to 250
0 to 3700
0.001
0.01
0.1
0.007% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.015% FS + 0.025% RDG
  -
EXT600
MPa
bar
psi
0 to 60
0 to 600
0 to 9000
0.001
0.01
0.1
0.007% FS + 0.01% RDG 0.015% FS + 0.025% RDG
  -
EXT1000
MPa
bar
psi
0 to 100
0 to 1000
0 to 15000
0.001
0.01
0.1
0.007% FS + 0.01% RDG 0.015% FS + 0.025% RDG

1) The MC5 / MC5-IS Calibrators can hold three internal pressure modules.
2) Every internal/external pressure module’s range may also be displayed in absolute pressure if the Barometric Module (B) is installed.
3) ‘Accuracy’ includes hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and reference standard uncertainty (k=2).
4) ‘1 Year Uncertainty’ includes hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long-term stability for mentioned period (k=2).

All external pressure modules (EXT) are also compatible with Beamex MC2 and MC5P Calibrators.

Supports the following pressure units as standard:
Pa, hPa, kPa, MPa, mbar, bar, lbf/ft 2 , psi, gf/cm 2 , kgf/cm 2 , kgf/m 2 , kp/cm 2 , at, mmH 2 O, cmH 2 O, mH 2 O, iwc, ftH 2 O, mmHg, cmHg, mHg, inHg, mmHg(0°C), inHg(0°C), mmH 2 O(4°C), inH 2 O(4°C), ftH 2 O(4°C), inH 2 O(60°F), mmH 2 O(68°F), inH 2 O(68°F), ftH 2 O(68°F), torr, atm.

Pressure modules 20bar and below, pressure connection G 1/8 (ISO 228/1) 60° internal cone.
INT60, INT100, INT160 module pressure connection G 1/8 (ISO 228/1) female.
EXT60, EXT100, EXT160, EXT250, EXT600, EXT1000 pressure module pressure connection G 1/4 (ISO 228/1) male.
Wetted parts AISI316 stainless steel, Hastelloy, Nitrile rubber.

In the INT20C, EXT20C, INT60, EXT60, INT100, EXT100, INT160, EXT160 and EXT250 the maximum overpressure is twice the range.
The maximum overpressure for EXT600 is 900 bar and for EXT1000 1100 bar.

HART® is a registered trademark of HART® Communication Foundation.

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Temperature Electrical Module (ET)

  Function Range Resolution 1 Year Uncertainty (±)1
  mV generation 2) ± 500 mV 0.001 - 0.01 mV 0.02% RDG + 4 µV
  V generation 3) ± 12 V 0.00001 - 0.0001 V 0.02% RDG + 0.1 mV
  mA generation 4) ± 25 mA 0.0001 mA 0.02% RDG + 1 µA
  Hz generation 5)
0.00028 to 50000 Hz 0.000001 - 0.1 Hz 0.01% RDG
  Pulse generation 6) 0 to 9 999 999 pulses 1 pulse N/A
  Ohm simulation 7) 1 to 4000 ohm 0.01 - 0.1 ohm 0.04% RDG or 30 mohm 8)
  Ohm measurement 9) 0 to 4000 ohm 0.001 - 0.1 ohm 0.02% RDG + 3.5 mohm
  mV measurement 10) ± 500 mV 0.001 - 0.01 mV 0.02% RDG + 4 µV

1) Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty, hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term stability for mentioned period. (k=2)
2) Load effect < 5 µV/mA. Maximum output current 5 mA.
3) Load effect < 100 µV/mA. Maximum output current 10 mA (0 .. 10 V), 3 mA (10 .. 12 V).
4) Maximum load impedance 400 ohm.
5) Amplitude range 0 .. 12 Vpp. Amplitude setting accuracy up to 5 kHz ±(200 mV + 5% of set value). Waveforms: Square wave (positive / symmetric) and sinewave (above 40 Hz).
6) Pulse generation frequency range 0.1 ... 1000 Hz. Amplitude setting 0 ... 12 Vpp.
7) Valid with measurement current 0.2 ... 5 mA (1 ... 1000 ohm), 0.1 .. 1mA (1 ... 4 kohm). Ohm/RTD simulation speed 1 ms.
8) Which ever is greater.
9) Specification valid with 4 wire connection. In 3 wire connection add 10 mohm.
10) Bias current < 10 nA.

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RTD Measurement and Simulation

  Type Range (°C) Range (°C) Measurement
1 Year Uncert. 1) (±)
Simulation
1 Year Uncert. 1) (±)
  Pt-sensors -200 to 850°C -200 to 0°C 0.06°C
0.1°C
      0 to 850°C 0.025% RDG + 0.06°C 0.025% RDG + 0.1°C

Other RTD types available as standard
• Pt50 (385) • Pt500 (385) • Pt100 (391) • Ni100 (618)
• Pt100 (385) • Pt1000 (385) • Pt100 (375) • Ni120 (672)
• Pt200 (385) • Pt100 (3923) • Pt100 (3926) • Cu10 (427)
• Pt400 (385) • Pt100 (389)    

RTD/ohm simulation excitation current 0.2 … 5 mA (1 … 1000 ohm), 0.1 … 1 mA (1 ... 4 kohm).
Also other RTD types available as option.

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Thermocouple Measurement and Simulation

  Type Range (°C) Range (°C) 1 Year Uncertainty (±)
  B 2) 0 to 1820 0 to 200
200 to 500
500 to 800
800 to 1820
3)
2.0°C
0.6°C
0.8°C
  R 2) -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
  S 2) -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
  E 2) -270 to 1000 -270 to -200
-200 to 0
0 to 600
600 to 1000
3)
0.08% RDG + 0.07°C
0.015% RDG + 0.07°C
0.026% RDG
  J 2) -210 to 1200 -210 to -200
-200 to 0
0 to 1200
3)
0.07%RDG + 0.08°C
0.02% RDG + 0.08°C
  K 2) -270 to 1372 -270 to -200
-200 to 0
0 to 1000
1000 to 1372
3)
0.1% RDG + 0.1°C
0.02% RDG + 0.1°C
0.03% RDG
  N 2) -270 to 1300 -270 to -200
-200 to -100
-100 to 0
0 to 750
750 to 1300
3)
0.2% RDG
0.05% RDG + 0.15°C
0.01% RDG + 0.15°C
0.03% RDG
  T 2) -270 to 400 -270 to -250
-250 to -200
-200 to 0
0 to 400
3)
0.7°C
0.1% RDG + 0.1°C
0.01% RDG + 0.1°C
  U 4) 200 to 600 -200 to 0
0 to 600
0.1% RDG + 0.15°C
0.01% RDG + 0.15°C
  L 4) -200 to 900 -200 to 0
0 to 900
0.07% RDG + 0.13°C
0.02% RDG + 0.13°C

Resolution 0.01°C.
With internal reference junction (module RJ) add 0.1°C uncertainty.

Thermocouple types C 3) (ASTM E 988 - 96), G 3) (ASTM E 1751 - 95e1) and D 3) (ASTM E 988 - 96) also available as standard.
Also other thermocouple types available as option.

1) Uncertainty includes reference standard uncertainty, hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term stability for
mentioned period. (k=2)
2) IEC 584, NIST MN 175, BS 4937, ANSI MC96.1
3) ±(0.02 % RDG + 4) mV
4) DIN 43710

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Reference Junction Module (RJ)

  Ambient temperature range 1 Year uncertainty(±) 1)
  -10 .. 50°C 0.1°C

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MC5 OPTIONS

QCAL® Communication
Allows MC5 to communicate with Beamex's calibration software; QD3 documenting software
and CMX calibration management software.

Multichannel Datalogging
Allows MC5 to work as a datalogger. MC5 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 can datalog more than 10000 measurement points.

Pressure Controller Communication
Allows MC5 to communicate with an automatic pressure controller making it possible to run fully automatic pressure calibrations.

Temperature Bath Communication
Allows MC5 to communicate with a temperature bath making it possible to run fully automatic temperature calibrations.

Special Temperature Sensor
Allows MC5 to measure and simulate a customer specified temperature sensor.

HART® Communication
Allows MC5 to communicate with HART® instruments by supporting those HART® read/write commands typically used during the calibration process.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
MC5 is supported by a large number of accessories such as:

Carrying Case (soft)
The carrying case is made of durable, water and stain resistant fabric. It provides room for test leads, pressure tubing, fittings and pressure hand pumps. The MC5 fits within the internal padded compartment, which includes room for the MC5 User Guide.

Portable Printer
This lightweight rugged serial printer is designed for field use. The portable printer provides the capability to document calibration results and instrument related information while in the field.

Dry Battery Cartridge
Complete with the necessary six 1.5V alkaline AA batteries, this accessory is a useful backup to the NiMH rechargeable battery pack provided as standard. The dry battery cartridge provides 2-5 hours of operation while allowing the use of line power when desired.

Environmental Temperature Sensor
Ideal for use in situations where the documenting of environmental temperature conditions during the calibration is required. The sensor is encased in rugged plastic at the end of a one meter length flexible cable which easily connects to the MC5 communication port dedicated for this purpose.

Calibration Hand Pumps
These lightweight, rugged hand pumps are ideal for the 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.

Automatic Pressure Controller
The POC4 pressure controller receives pressure setpoint instructions from the MC5 via serial communication providing for complete automation of pressure instrument calibration process. The POC4 is available in various models covering the pressure range of vacuum to 70 bar / 1,000 psi.

Calibration Software
Beamex QCAL® calibration software automates the creation of instrument calibration procedures which then can be downloaded to the MC5. Depending upon user requirements, either QD3 documenting software or CMX calibration management software be used with MC5 to satisfy the requirements of ISO 9000, QS-9000, OSHA, FDA , etc.

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