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Contents

1.0 Introduction ...3

2.0 Getting Started ...4

2.1 Keypad ...4
2.2 Display ...4
2.3 Safety ...5
2.4 Switching On or Off ...5
2.5 Charging the Battery ...5

3.0 Flow Diagram ...6

4.0 Wiring Schematics ...7

4.1 Test Loadcell or Loadcell Display ...7
4.2 50V Insulation Test ...7
4.3 Weighing System Measurement ...8
4.4 Weighing System Pre-calibration ...9
4.5 Source Milliamps ...10

5.0 Test Loadcell ...11

6.0 50V Insulation Test ...11

7.0 Weighing System Measurement ...12

7.1 Measure mVdc (and Measure Excitation Voltage) ...12
(and Measure Milliamps)
7.2 Measure mVdc & Mass ...13
(and Measure Excitation Voltage)
(and Measure Milliamps)

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 8.0 Weighing System Pre-calibration ...15
8.1 Sourcing mV (and Measure Excitation Voltage) ...15
(and Measure Milliamps)
8.2 Sourcing mV & Mass or Mass & mV ...16
(and Measure Excitation Voltage)
(and Measure Milliamps)

9.0 Source Milliamps ...18

9.1 Source mA ...18
9.2 Source mA & Mass ...19
9.3 Source Mass & mA ...20
10.0 Loadcell Display ...22

11.0 Datalog ...24

12.0 Datalogging Interface ...26

13.0 Settings ...26

14.0 Maintenance ...29

14.1 Opening your Calibrator ...29
14.2 Changing the Batteries ...29
14.3 Resetting the Unit ...30
14.4 Changing the Fuses ...30
14.5 Battery Care ...30
14.6 Cleaning ...30

15.0 Technical Specifications ...31

15.1 General ...31
15.2 Measuring ...31
15.3 Sourcing ...31

16.0 Accessories ...32

17.0 Other CALOG Products ...32

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 1.0 Introduction

The CALOG - LC II is a hand-held precision calibrator specifically designed for

loadcell testing including insulation breakdown and weighing system
measurement, electrical pre-calibration or simulation. This unit can also now
display a loadcell value.

Simply connect a loadcell (or strain gauges in a Wheatstone bridge) to the spring
terminals and press ‘test’... The back-lit graphic display will show four or six wire,
zero balance, input and output resistance and bridge balance.

Connect leads to the housing and screen and press ‘insulation test’ for a
50 volt dc test to display bridge to shield, bridge to housing and shield to housing
insulation resistance in megohms.

Now that we have the power of L-ion batteries it is possible to use the hand-held
calibrator as a loadcell indicator for a reasonable period of time. For longer
applications, such as with a cattle scale, auxiliary power can be supplied via an
external 12 volt battery, charger or car cigarette lighter socket. In order to display
mass, force, strain or torque from loadcells the unit allows you to set the
sensitivity in mV/V, range, decimal points and units. Zero trim can offset
deadweight and span trim is available to increase the reading accuracy with the
help of calibrated weights. Selections of software options such as tare, peak hold
and auto zero maintenance are included. The indicator can be used for one 350
Ohm or three 1000 Ohm loadcells with a fixed 5 Volt DC excitation.

For weighing system measurement connect the test leads to the loadcell output to
show millivolts. Alternatively include excitation measure or value and set up to
display mass in a variety of selectable units. The loadcell transmitter output
milliamps can also be selected for simultaneous display.

Weighing systems electrical pre-calibration can be carried out by injecting

millivolts DC into the loadcell transmitter or indicator. By including excitation
measurements or value and setting the sensitivity (mV/V) and units the main
display can be mass. Output milliamps can also be selected for display.

Finally, the calibrator can simulate a loadcell transmitter by injecting milliamps into
a loadcell display or scada system. The display can be in mA or set to display
mass and output mA.

Note : The CALOG - LC II is not suitable for AC or square wave pulse amplifiers.
Excitation volts and millivolts are measured and sourced in DC only.

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 2.0 Getting Started

2.1 Keypad

These keys change the desired output and are used

to set values in the menu

Used to change sub menu options.

Used to step up or down in the main and sub menus.

Enter menu selections or to turn on/off.

Go back from run to sub menu to main menu.

2.2 Display
The Main Menu (Icon Based)

Menu

A Submenu (Text Based)

Submenu

Measuring Millivolts (Power Bar Visible)

Primary Display Power Bar

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 2.3 Safety

Your calibrator is not suitable for use in explosive atmospheres. Sparks at the
terminals could cause ignition.

Test leads with 4mm safety terminals are supplied with the unit

Electric shock injury may result from improper use while connected to the mains
power supply.

To ensure reliability of the unit please use anti-static equipment when working
with the circuit boards.

2.4 Switching On or Off

Press and hold down the enter key for approx. 2 seconds to switch the unit on.

Press and hold down the enter key for approx. 4 seconds to switch the unit off.

2.5 Charging the Battery

1. Connect the lead from the charger into the side of

your calibrator.
2. Plug the charger into a AC wall socket.
The mains power icon will appear and the power bar
will start scrolling if the pack requires charging.

3. When the power bar stops scrolling, remove the charger from the unit and
the wall socket.

A complete charge will take approximately 5 hours.

4. The charging voltage can be between 8 - 15 VDC with the inner pin as +ve.
This means that the CALOG can be charged from a DC source, such as a
car cigarette lighter socket using a suitable cable.

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 3.0 Flow Diagram

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 4.0 Wiring Schematics
This section shows examples of wiring configurations. These are also found
in the Help Menu.
4.1 Test Loadcell and LC Display

From one loadcell. + +

For a 4-wire use MEASURE

mV
MEASURE
mA
SOURCE SOURCE
terminals 2 to 5(no links)
+ +

For a 6-wire use

terminals 1 to 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. Sense + 4. Millivolt -

2. Excitation + 5. Excitation -

3. Millivolt + 6. Sense -

4.2 50V Insulation Test

+ +
MEASURE MEASURE
mV mA
SOURCE + + SOURCE

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. Housing 4. Millivolt -

2. Excitation + 5. Excitation -

3. Millivolt + 6. Shield

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 4.3 Weighing System Measurement
Measure -5 - 35.00mVdc
Measure (0-20.000Vdc)
Measure (0-24.000mA)

- mA

+
-

+
+ +
MEASURE MEASURE
mV mA
SOURCE + + SOURCE

+
CALOG Ex+

mV- mV+
Ex-

Example: Weighing System Measurement

Used for measuring loadcell output millivolts from existing operating

systems. Connect mV measure from CALOG - L C II to loadcell output and
display mV. For mass display also measure excitation voltage (on sense
terminals) or set a value for excitation with mV/V and units in the mA&mass
submenu. You can then display the loadcell mV as well as the gross mass
on the loadcell/s (not excluding tare weight). The mA measurement is
optional should you wish to see the mA output from the loadcell transmitter
(LCT) whilst measuring mV or mass.
Note : mA measure is isolated

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 4.4 Weighing System Pre-calibration

mV + mV -
Source -5 - 50.000mVdc
Measure (0-20.000Vdc) mA
Measure (0-24.000mA)
℀ Used to test or pre-
-

+
calibrate loadcell
transmitters or indicators
℀ Excitation can be MEASURE
mV
+ +
MEASURE
mA
measured or set on the SOURCE + + SOURCE

keypad
℀ Measure excitation on
LCT sense terminals for
6-wire system

-
+
Sense + Sense -

Example: Weighing System Pre-calibration

Use for electrically pre-calibrating a loadcell system. In the simplest form inject the
desired mV after doing all your own calculations. However, the CALOG - LC II can
do mV&mass (enter mV mass) or mass&mV (enter mass & display mV) by
measuring the excitation (on the sense terminals) or set a value for excitation with
mV/V and select units in the submenu.

For example: mass&mV, 3 x 1000kg 2mV/V with measured excitation.

Select sourcing, submenu select Source: mass&mV , Excitation: measure ,

mV/V: 02,00 , Unit: kilogram=kg , Zero value: 00000 , Span value: 03000 ,
Dec point: 00000 , mA measure: on .

Connect mV leads from CALOG - LC II into the LCT with loadcell mV

disconnected. Connect leads from CALOG - LC II S+ & S- to same on LCT and
connect LCT mA in series through the CALOG - LC II mA measure terminals. Now
by entering a mass value you should get a corresponding value in mA. Adjust the
LCT so that 00000kg = 04,000mA and 3000kg = 20,000mA for example.

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 4.5 Source Milliamps
0 to 24.000mA
℀ Used to send milliamp
-
signal to control room or

+
to test or calibrate mA
input devices
℀ In source mA mode the MEASURE
mV
+ +
MEASURE
mA
milliamp output changes SOURCE + + SOURCE

from measure mA to
source mA with 24V DC
driving voltage. Ensure
receiving end (SCADA,
PLC, indicators, recorder, -
etc.) is a passive input.

+
SCADA mA

Control Room

Example: Source Milliamps

Use to send a mA signal to the control room or to test or calibrate milliamps input
devices such as indicators, recorder or PLCs. In the simple mA mode you set a
value on the display using the value set keys, output is activated immediately.
Loop error will flash if circuit open. Should you wish to set a mA value and display
the mass equivalent then you must select mA&mass in the sub-menu and enter
the mA range, 0 (4)mA value, 20mA value, decimal point and units. If you wish to
set the mass value and display the mA equivalent then select mass&mA and enter
the same sub-menu values as above.

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 5.0 Test Loadcell
Select TEST LOADCELL in the main menu.

Connect 4 or 6 wire (no links sense/excitation)

Press enter to continue, wait 30 seconds

Press enter to return to the main menu.

6.0 50V Insulation Test

Select TEST INSULATION in the main menu.

Press enter to continue.

Disconnect sense wires (if used) and

connect leads to housing and shield.

Press enter to continue, wait 15 seconds

Press enter to return to the main menu.

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 7.0 Weighing System Measurement
Select MEASURE in the main menu then press the enter key.

7.1 Measure mVdc (and Measure Excitation Voltage)

(and Measure Milliamps)

Measure (left or right keys to change)

Select mV
or
mV & Mass (See 7.2)

Excitation (left or right keys to change)

On measures the excitation voltage
(Measure at sense terminals)
or
Off

mA Measure (left or right keys to change)

Off
or
On

Measure mV only

or

Measure mV
Measure excitation V
Measure mA

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 7.2 Measure mVdc & Mass (and Measure Excitation Voltage)
(and Measure Milliamp)

Used to display mV and mass from LC system for calibration. (For loadcell display
go to LC Display)

Measure (left or right keys to change)

Select mV & mass.

Excitation (left or right keys to change)

Measure uses actual value of LC excitation
in mass calculation (for high accuracy you
must measure on sense connection in six-wire
system).
Or
xx.xxx V allows you to set theoretical value
for excitation (max 15.000V)

mV/V
Set loadcell mV/V from data or nameplate.

Unit (left or right keys to change)

kg, grams, tonne, oz, lb, or ton

Zero Value
Set low scale value.

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 Span Value
Set high scale value.

Decimal Point (left or right keys to change)

Move decimal point to suit scale
value

Milliamps (left or right keys to change)

Select off if not required
or
Select on to measure mA (in series) from
LC system amplifier.

Press enter when selection completed

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 8.0 Weighing System Pre-calibration
Select SOURCE mV in the main menu then press the enter key.

8.1 Sourcing mVdc (and Measure Excitation Voltage)

(and Measure Milliamps)
Source (left or right keys to change)
mV. Sources and displays mV only
or
mV & Mass. You enter mV and mass is
also displayed. (See 8.2)
or
Mass & mV. You enter mass and mV is
also displayed. (See 8.2)

Excitation (left or right keys to change)

On measures the excitation voltage
or
Off

mA Measure (left or right keys to change)

Off
or
On to measure mA (no 24V loop power)

Press enter to source mV

Use value set keys to change source mV value

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 8.2 Sourcing mV & Mass or Mass & mV
(and Measure Excitation Voltage)
(and Measure Milliamps)

Source (left or right keys to change)

mV. Sources and displays mV only. (See 8.1)
or
mV & Mass. You enter mV & mass is
also displayed.
or
Mass & mV. You enter mass & mV is
also displayed.

Excitation (left or right keys to change)

Measure (from sense) to display and
use in mass calculation
or
xx.xxxV set to fixed value for display and
mass calculation

mV/V
Set Loadcell mV/V from data or nameplate

Decimal Point (left or right keys to change)

Select decimal point to suit scale.

Zero Value
Set low system value for 0mV

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Span value
Set high value.
(If 3 x 1 000kg Loadcell = 3 000kg).

Unit (left or right keys to change)

Select kg or lb, etc.

mA measure (left or right keys to change)

Off
or
On to measure xx.xxx mA
(from loadcell amplifier output,
measure in series).

Display for mV & mass

Set mV value and mass is also displayed.

Display for mass & mV

Set mass value and mV is also displayed.

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 9.0 Source Milliamps
Select Source mA in the main menu then press the enter key.
9.1 Source mA

Display (left or right keys to change)

mA display only
or
mA & Mass. (See 9.2)
or
Mass & mA. (See 9.3)

Range (left or right keys to change)

0-20mA
or
4-20mA

Function (left or right keys to change)

Linear
or
Flow
or
Valve

Mode (left or right keys to change)

Increment
or
Step
or
Auto Step
or
Ramp

Main Unit (left or right keys to change)

mA
or
%

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Loop Power (left or right keys to change)
On (24V loop is active)
or
Off (Simulates mA)

Press enter to source mA

Use value set keys to change mA value then

press enter to output new value (+ Steady)

9.2 Source mA & Mass

Display (left or right keys to change)

mA. (See 9.1)
or
mA & Mass (to set mA value and display
mass)
or
Mass & mA. (See 9.3)

mA range (left or right keys to change)

0-20mA
or
4-20mA

Dec Point (left or right keys to change)

Select required position for decimal point

O(4) mA value:
Set to low scale value for 0 (or 4) mA

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 20 mA value:
Set to full scale mass value for 20mA

Loop Power (left or right keys to change)

On
or
Off

Unit (left or right keys to change)

Select unit of mass required, eg. kg

Press enter
Set mA value and mass is also displayed.

Use value set keys to change mA value then

press enter to output new value (+ Steady)

9.3 Source Mass & mA

Display (left or right keys to change)

mA. (See 9.1)
or
mA & Mass (See 9.2)
or
Mass & mA (to display mass and set mA value)

mA range (left or right keys to change)

0-20mA
or
4-20mA

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Dec Point (left or right keys to change)
Select required position for decimal point

O(4) mA value:
Set to low scale value for 0 (or 4) mA

20 mA value:
Set to full scale mass value for 20mA

Loop (left or right keys to change)

On (24V loop is active)
or
Off (Simulates mA)

Unit (left or right keys to change)

Select unit of mass required, eg. kg

Press enter

Display for mass & mA

Set mass value and mA is also displayed.

Use value set keys to change mass value then

press enter to output new value (+ Steady)

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 10.0 Loadcell Display
Select LC Display in the main menu then press the enter key.

Display (left or right keys to change)

LC, will go to final Loadcell display screen
or
Setup

With Setup selected, press enter to enter the information below

Configure (left or right keys to change)

4 Wire
or
6 Wire

Excitation Voltage (left or right keys to change)

Output, fixed 5 Vdc to LC
or
Measure from external excitation
or
Set 00.00 to 20.000V, theoretical value

mV/V
Set to sensitivity value on loadcell
or datasheet

Dec imal Point (left or right keys to change)

Display Zero
Set zero value

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Display Span
Set span value

Unit (left or right keys to change)

Select unit of mass required, eg. Kg

Increment (count by) (left or right keys to change)

1
or
10
or
100

Filter Band (left or right keys to set band value)

0000 to 9999
If sudden change greater than filter band
value display will follow actual value without
delay to band value.
(use 0000 if you do not want this function)

Filter Time
Set value for 1, 3, 5 or 10 seconds

Zero Trim
Use to to tare off deadweight
Press enter to trim zero
wait 10 seconds to trim
After Zero Trim completed goes to Span Trim

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 Span Trim
Press enter, load test weights and key in value,
press enter to trim span.
After approx. 10 seconds the unit reverts
back to the top of the LC Display Setup menu.
Press enter to go to the display screen.

11.0 Datalog
This menu allows the user to setup the CALOG - LC II so it may be used to datalog
it’s Loadcell display values. Downloading is done via a SD card and the onboard USB
port. Set Date & Time and format the SD Card in the Settings menu before
continuing.

Please note: Do not remove the SD card whilst Datalogging

as this will corrupt any data logged on the SD card
By: Use Left and right keys to select block of
five characters and use the Set Value keys to
scroll
This identifies who was responsible for the
datalogging

Tag: Use Left and right keys to select block of

five characters and use the Set Value keys to
scroll
This identifies the tag number, usually
also the plant location

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Item: Use Left and Right keys to select block
of five characters and use the Set Value keys
to scroll
This identifies the type of instrument,
e.g. Cattle scale

Start time: Press enter and use up

or down arrows and set value keys to
change year, month, day, hour, minute
and seconds.
Press enter to set and return to data
logging menu

Stop time: Press enter and use up

or down arrows and set value keys to
change year, month, day, hour, minute
and seconds.
Press enter to set and return to data
logging menu

Interval: Use set value keys to set logging

intervals H:MM:SS from 01 second
to 9H:59M:59Sec

Note: Write protect symbol on left of

screen when datalogging must be

is write protected

For instant datalogging whilst in the LC Display mode, insert the SD card
and press enter to start and enter to stop.
Note, that B y, Tag, Item and Interval will be the same as selected in
the Datalog menu

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 12.0 Datalogging Interface
After Datalogging is complete, the SD card can be removed from the
CALOG - LC II and inserted into a card reader to download the logged data to a PC.
Alternatively the .csv files can be downloaded directly from the CALOG via a USB
cable plugged into the USB port. The SD card MUST remain inserted in the
calibrator.
Once downloaded to a PC, the directory is the start date and time.
Click once to list the files.
Double click to open the .csv file (comma separated variables)

Use a suitable program to read the .csv files such as Excel or Open Office.
Display the file as a spreadsheet or graph.

In Spreadsheet format the text will appear as:

Name - Tag - Description - Date and Time - Value

ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:06:59 1623 Kg

ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:07:00 1623 Kg
ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:07:01 1623 Kg
ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:07:02 1623 Kg
ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:07:03 1623 Kg
ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:07:04 1623 Kg
ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:07:05 1623 Kg
ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:07:06 1623 Kg
ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:07:07 1623 Kg
ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:07:08 1623 Kg
ENTER NAME HERE 12345678901234 INSTRUMENT DESC 2010/09/29 07:07:09 1623 Kg

13.0 Settings
This section will let you customise the CALOG - LC II to your personal work style.

Auto Power Off (left or right keys to change)

On: the unit switches off after 15 minutes of
inactivity,
or
Off: the unit will stay on until switched off or
the batteries run flat.

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Language (left or right keys to change)
English
or
German

Backlight (left or right keys to change)

On: the backlight stays on constantly,
or
Auto: the backlight switches off after 30
seconds of inactivity,
or
Off: the backlight stays off permanently.

Sound (left or right keys to change)

On: the unit gives audible warnings and
confirmations,
or
Off: the unit is silent.

Contrast
Press the enter key to gain access to the
contrast screen.

Use the left and right keys to change the

display contrast. When satisfied press enter.

Set Date and Time

Press Enter

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 Battery Information
Press the enter key to view the battery
type and voltage level.

Type: shows the type of battery which is LIon.

Bat Voltage: shows the present voltage in
the battery.
Nom Voltage: shows the nominal voltage of the
battery. Press enter when you are satisfied.

Unit information
Press enter to view the units serial number,
model type, firmware version, the date it was
last calibrated and its current temperature.

Ser Num: the unit’s serial number.

Model: the hardware version of the unit.
Firmware Ver: the software version of the unit.
Cal Date: the last time the unit was calibrated.
Temp: the current ambient temperature of the
unit.

Enter Access Code

Press the enter key to gain access to the
access code screen.

Use the row of set value keys to change the

access code, then press enter.
(Used by the factory for calibration)

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 14.0 Maintenance
14.1 Opening your Calibrator

There are a few cases in which you may have to open your calibrator.
1. To change the battery pack.
2. To change the fuse.

In order to open it, place it face down on a flat, hard surface and unscrew the
four screws as shown. Then gently pull the two halves apart.

Caution: be very careful not to tear the keypad ribbon or damage the electronics.

14.2 Changing the Batteries

If the battery pack fails you must order a new pack from your dealer. Use only
the factory supplied lithium Ion battery pack as it contains a temperature sensor.
Open the calibrator as shown above and then disconnect the old pack and replace
it with the new one. Be careful not to damage the electronics while the unit is
open, an anti-static mat and wrist band should be used.
Do not force the connector.

When you have finished, charge 5 hours.

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 14.3 Resetting the Unit
The unit may fail if it passes through a strong electro-magnetic field or is
subjected to high voltages or current. In this event there is a reset switch within
the unit that should restart it. Press the button through the small hole in the
housing (near the power connector) using a paper clip.

14.4 Changing the Fuses

The fuses may blow if over ranged. Open the unit to change the fuse.

The 250mA input protection fuse, marked F1, can be found at the top left of the
sub PCB

Take the blown fuse out and replace it with a fuse of the same rating.
See 17.0 Accessories for the part number.

14.5 Battery Care

Your calibrator is powered by rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries.

1. The batteries can be recharged hundreds of times but will eventually fail.
2. Only use dealer approved batteries that contain a temperature sensor.
3. Do not store your calibrator in extreme heat, above 50ºC as the batteries may
become unstable and rupture .

14.6 Cleaning

Do not clean the unit while it is switched on. Do not use harsh abrasives or
solvents on the unit especially on the display window. The outside of the unit
may be safely wiped using a damp cloth. Do not attempt to clean the inside of
this unit.

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 15.0 Technical Specifications
15.1 General
Physical
Size: 147X33X75mm without rubber boot, 155X43X85 with rubber boot.
Weight: approx 480 g
Environmental Ranges
Working temperature: 0ºC to 35ºC
Storage temperature (battery included): -10ºC to 50ºC
Humidity: 0 to 85% (non-condensing)

Battery Pack
Type: Lithium Ion (LION) 2100mAH.
Charge time: 5 hours.
Battery run life: approximately 6 hours.
 17.0 Accessories
The following items can all be ordered from your dealer or purchased separately.

Item Part Number

Fuses 250 mA SMD TPC 089

Red Test Lead HW 447
Black Test Lead HW 448
Battery Pack (LION) BA 042
Charger (100 - 240VAC Mains) HW 418 + Hw422
Charger (12VDC Car Lighter) RAL-CIG
Rubber Boot HW 033
Plastic Kit case, with foam HW 180-A

18.0 Other CALOG Products

CALOG - LOOP II: a milliamp based unit, for the installation and maintenance of all
powered and non-powered milliamp loops. SD card for datalogging.

CALOG - TEMP: for measurement of thermocouple and Resistance Temperature

Detector(RTD). SD card for datalogging

CALOG - PRESSURE II: for measuring pressure in the ranges 0 - 3 bar, 0 - 30 bar, or
0 - 100bar. Displays actual value or pressure trend. Contains all CALOG - LOOP II
features.

CALOG - PRO: the process unit which measure, sources and simulates milliamps,
volts, counts and frequency.

RALLYTIME GPS: a GPS synchronized rally control and timing device for motor
sport. Now with radio and internet linked times. See www.rallytime.co.za
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