TEMPERATURE CALIBRATOR TC305

The TC305 Gold Line temperature calibrator is

designed for calibration of modern temperature/
electric instruments both in laboratory/workshop and
on-site. This extremely high precision calibrator meets
the most stringent requirements of today’s instrument
specialists.

TC305 FEATURES: DESCRIPTION:

• Measurement/generation of T/C, RTD, ohm, mV, V and mA signals An accurate temperature/electrical calibrator with versatile fea-
• Reads input and output signals simultaneously tures to facilitate and expedite the instrument calibration either on-
• Direct display of transmitter/converter error in percentage site or in the laboratory.
• Versatile step and ramp output modes Equipped with practical features like direct indication of trans-
• Test function for temperature and electrical switches (optional) mitter error, practical scalings, switch test function (optional), step
• Unique and precise cold junction compensation block and ramp functions, RTD measurement in 2, 3 or 4 wire connection,
• The optional frequency module FM1 allows generation and mea- integral 24 VDC loop supply (optional) etc. Large back lit LCD digits
surement of sine/square waves offer best readibility.
• Full QCAL® System compatibility

HIGH ACCURACY TRANSMITTER ERROR INDICATION

The TC305 calibrator is developed to calibrate today's most The clear dual display indicates both transmitter input and
advanced instruments. The highly accurate calibrator ensures cali- output values. The calibrator also indicates the transmitter error -
bration of T/C, RTD, mV, V and mA instruments against a highly which is the most vital piece of information when carrying out the
accurate calibration standard. calibration.

UNIQUE REFERENCE JUNCTION MEMORY FUNCTION - PAPERLESS ON-SITE

COMPENSATION DOCUMENTATION
The special multi-use connection terminal for thermocouples. The internal memory (optional) allows storing of both calibration
Internal reference junction compensation to +/-0.1 °C. This is at instructions and calibration results. The documenting paper work is
least twice as accurate as compensation with conventional connec- thus completelly replaced by automatic data collection and storage
tion terminals. procedure.

SOFTWARE PACKAGES
AUTOMATIC TEST FUNCTION
The Beamex QCAL System calibrators communicate with
Fully automatic test function for transmitters and other electrical PC's with either DOS or Windows based true relational calibration
converters. The automatic step function tests the instrument under database software. The powerful calibration software allows com-
test and stores the calibration results - just connect the instrument plete easy-to-use computer-aided ISO 9000 compatible calibration
to the calibrator. management.
 APPLICATIONS

TC
RTD mA

Calibration of temperature
transmitters
The upper display indicates the simulated T/C or RTD
signal.
The lower display indicates the transmitter output error
in % of span (or in selected eng. unit).

mV mV
V V
mA mA

Calibration of electrical converters

The upper display indicates the generated electrical
signal.
The lower display indicates the converter output error
in % of span (or in selected eng. unit).

Testing of temperature switches

The upper display indicates the temperature in the
bath (measured by T/C or RTD probe).
The lower display indicates the temperature at which
the switch changed its state.
 FUNCTIONS

Display for measurement/ Keys (yellow) for selecting Keys (orange) for selecting mV, V, mA or
simulation section temperature/electrical mode, sensor ohm range for measurement/simulation
(T/C, RTD, mV, V, mA, ohm) type, °C or °F, cold junction section, display mode (eng. unit / %)
compensation mode (INT, EXT, MAN) and for setting the transmitter input
range values (0%, 100%)

Display for measurement Keys (blue) for selecting mV, V, mA range or Keys for selecting
section (mV, V, mA, switch) switch test function for measurement and setting
section, display mode (eng. unit / error % / special functions
%) and for setting the transmitter output and configuration
range values (0%, 100%)

Measurement/simulation Measurement/simulation Measurement section with

section with terminals for RTD, section with connector terminals for mA, mV, V and
ohm (2/3/4 wire) and V block for T/C and mV switch state detection. 24 V DC
loop supply (optional)

Measurement/simulation section Selection switch for

with terminals for mA (internal or measurement/simulation mode
external loop supply)
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Display: 2 x 6 digit LCD 10.5 mm high, illuminated
Reading time: 2.5 readings / sec.
Battery operation: 20 hrs with rechargeable batteries (supplied)
Dimensions: 310 (d) x 205 (w) x 130 (h) mm
12.4" (d) x 8.4" (w) x 5.2" (h)
Input impedance: more than 10 Mohm ( mV, T/C measurement)
Power requirements: 230/110 V ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz
Weight: 2.15 kg (less than 5 lbs )

OPERATING CONDITIONS
Storage temperature: -20 to +60 oC, -4 to +140 °F
Operating temperature: -10 to +50 oC, +14 to +122 °F
Humidity range: 0 to 80 % R.H. non-condensing
Temperature coefficient: ± 0.002 % RDG/ oC, ± 0.001 % RDG/°F

MEASUREMENT & SIMULATION SECTION

FUNCTION RANGE RESOLUTION UNCERTAINTY
B +50 ...+1820 °C 0.5 / 0.1 °C

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E -270...+1000 °C 0.1 °C
J -210...+1200 °C 0.1 °C
Measurement K -270...+1372 °C 0.1 °C
and Simulation N -270...+1300 °C 0.1 °C ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.003 mV) 1)
R -50 ...+1768 °C 0.1 °C
S -50 ...+1768 °C 0.1 °C
T -270... +400 °C 0.1 °C
Measurement RTD (Pt100) -200... +850 °C 0.01/0.05 °C ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.01 ohm) 2) 3)
Simulation RTD (Pt100) -200... +850 °C 0.01 °C ± 0.05 ohm 3) 4) 5)
Measurement mV -10 ... +120 mV 0.002 mV, 0.005 mV ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.003 mV)
Output mV -10 ... +120 mV 0.001 mV ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.003 mV)
Measurement V -1,3... +12 V 0.0002 V, 0.0005 V ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.0004 V)
Output V -1,3... +12 V 0.0001 V ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.0004 V)
Measurement mA -5 ... +60 mA 0.001 mA, 0.002 mA ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.002 mA)
Output mA 0 ... +60 mA 0.001 mA ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.002 mA)
Measurement ohm 0 ... 4000 ohm 0.005 to 0.2 ohm ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.010 ohm) 2)
Output ohm 5 ... 392 ohm 0.01 ohm ± 0.05 ohm 4) 5)
392...4000 ohm 0.1 ohm ± 0.5 ohm 4) 6)
1) Linearity error ± 0.05 °C, for internal ref. junction: ± 0.1°C STANDARDS:
2) 4 wire connection (add 0.010 ohm if 3 wires are used) B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T conform to international
3) Linearity error ± 0.02 °C standard IEC 584-1 and Pt-100 conforms
4) At I meas. = + 1 mA ± 10% to IEC 751.
5) I meas. range = ± (0.1 to 11 mA) Both temperature scalings IPTS-68 and ITS-90
6) I meas. range = ± (0.1 to 1.1 mA) are included (selectable).

MEASUREMENT SECTION
FUNCTION RANGE RESOLUTION UNCERTAINTY
Measurement mV -40 ... +130 mV 0.005 mV ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.01 mV)
Measurement V -5 ... +48 V 0.2, 0.5, 0.002 V ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.0004 V)
Measurement mA -5 ... +60 mA 0.001 mA, 0.002 mA ± (0.02 % RDG + 0.002 mA)

Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Complete specifiations are available from Beamex.
 ORDERING INFORMATION

THE STANDARD TC305 INCLUDES

• 2 year warranty • power supply 230/110 V, 50/60 Hz
• carrying case • instruction manual
• test leads • traceable calibration certificate

OPTIONS
• D: temp. switch function • E: 24 V DC loop supply
• S: customer defined sensors • TCAL Expansion

ACCESSORIES
• RS1A: RS232 Interface (non isolated) • RS2A: RS232 interface (isolated)
• FM1: frequency module (0...50,000 Hz) • CALDB3/HISDB3, QM6

Beamex's powerful calibration database software packages CALDB3/HISDB3 (DOS) and QM6 (Windows) allow ISO 9000
compatible calibration management and documentation. The history function of these software packages make trend
analyzing over the whole intrument lifetime easy.

BEAMEX QCAL® SYSTEM

PORTABLE CALIBRATORS CALIBRATION CALIBRATION STATIONS MCS100 DOCUMENTATION
TEMPERATURE/ELECTRICAL DATABASE PROGRAM

PRESSURE/ELECTRICAL

TEMPERATURE
PRESSURE
ELECTRICAL

Specifications subject to change without notice. Ask your local sales representative or Beamex office for more technical details.

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