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...23 oz) Battery: Four AA alkaline batteries Battery life: 25 hours typical Warranty: Three-years Ordering Information Fluke-726 Precision Multifunction Process Calibrator Included TL75 Test Leads, AC72 Test Clips, one pair of range + 1 LSD 0.015 % ±... Max load, 1000 Ω 0.01 % of stackable test leads, product overview manual (print) and user's manual (CD-ROM) in14 languages. 2 Fluke Corporation 726 Precision Multifunction Process Calibrator Fluke. Fluke Corporation PO Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206 Fluke Europe B.V. Squarewave, 1 CPM to10 kHz; fixed amplitude 5 V p-p M =...
...23 oz) Battery: Four AA alkaline batteries Battery life: 25 hours typical Warranty: Three-years Ordering Information Fluke-726 Precision Multifunction Process Calibrator Included TL75 Test Leads, AC72 Test Clips, one pair of range + 1 LSD 0.015 % ±... Max load, 1000 Ω 0.01 % of stackable test leads, product overview manual (print) and user's manual (CD-ROM) in14 languages. 2 Fluke Corporation 726 Precision Multifunction Process Calibrator Fluke. Fluke Corporation PO Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206 Fluke Europe B.V. Squarewave, 1 CPM to10 kHz; fixed amplitude 5 V p-p M =...
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All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 726 Multifunction Process Calibrator Users Manual September 2005 © 2005 Fluke Corporation.
All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® 726 Multifunction Process Calibrator Users Manual September 2005 © 2005 Fluke Corporation.
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Connections for Sourcing Pressure 40 19. Calibrating a Pressure-to -Pressure (I ) Transmitter 48 22. Replacement Parts...55 viii SAVE DATA Menu Showing Measurement Memory Location 3, 1 44 20. Calibrating a Chart Recorder 52 24. Calibrating a Current-to -Current (P/I /P) Transmitter 50 23. Replacing the Batteries ...53 25. 726 Users Manual 18. Calibrating a Thermocouple Transmitter 46 21.
Connections for Sourcing Pressure 40 19. Calibrating a Pressure-to -Pressure (I ) Transmitter 48 22. Replacement Parts...55 viii SAVE DATA Menu Showing Measurement Memory Location 3, 1 44 20. Calibrating a Chart Recorder 52 24. Calibrating a Current-to -Current (P/I /P) Transmitter 50 23. Replacing the Batteries ...53 25. 726 Users Manual 18. Calibrating a Thermocouple Transmitter 46 21.
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... Stores and recalls setups. • Manual and automatic stepping and ramping. • Stores and recalls calibration screens. • Control the Calibrator remotely from a PC running a terminal emulator program. In addition to as "the Calibrator") is a handheld, battery-operated instrument... visit register.fluke.com 1 Multifunction Process Calibrator Introduction The Fluke 726 Multifunction Process Calibrator (referred to the functions in the world: +1-425-446-5500 USA Service: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com. Contacting Fluke To order ...
... Stores and recalls setups. • Manual and automatic stepping and ramping. • Stores and recalls calibration screens. • Control the Calibrator remotely from a PC running a terminal emulator program. In addition to as "the Calibrator") is a handheld, battery-operated instrument... visit register.fluke.com 1 Multifunction Process Calibrator Introduction The Fluke 726 Multifunction Process Calibrator (referred to the functions in the world: +1-425-446-5500 USA Service: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853) Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com. Contacting Fluke To order ...
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...82.02.01 XW Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, use the Calibrator only as specified in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by the Calibrator may damage the Calibrator or the equipment under test. 3 A Caution identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard... If the Calibrator is damaged or something is designed in accordance with the Calibrator. • TL75 test leads • AC72 alligator clips • Stackable alligator clip test leads • 726 Product Overview (not shown in Figure 1) • 725/726 CD-ROM (contains Users Manual; To order...
...82.02.01 XW Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, use the Calibrator only as specified in this manual, otherwise the protection provided by the Calibrator may damage the Calibrator or the equipment under test. 3 A Caution identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard... If the Calibrator is damaged or something is designed in accordance with the Calibrator. • TL75 test leads • AC72 alligator clips • Stackable alligator clip test leads • 726 Product Overview (not shown in Figure 1) • 725/726 CD-ROM (contains Users Manual; To order...
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... closed and latched before operating the Calibrator. • Remove test leads from the probe contacts. Replace damaged test leads before using the Calibrator. • When using the Calibrator, inspect the case. Check test lead continuity. 726 Users Manual XW Warning To avoid possible electric shock... or personal injury: • Use the Calibrator only as marked on the probes. •...
... closed and latched before operating the Calibrator. • Remove test leads from the probe contacts. Replace damaged test leads before using the Calibrator. • When using the Calibrator, inspect the case. Check test lead continuity. 726 Users Manual XW Warning To avoid possible electric shock... or personal injury: • Use the Calibrator only as marked on the probes. •...
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Direct current T M Double insulated Battery Earth ground Pressure Conforms to Canadian Standards Association directives. 7 Power ON/OFF Hazardous Voltage. Multifunction Process Calibrator Safety Information Symbols Symbols used on the Calibrator and in this manual are explained in Table 2. Precedes Warning. Alternating current DC - B F J f P ) Table 2. Important information. International Symbols AC - See Manual. Precedes Warning. Conforms to European Union directives W O X Risk of danger.
Direct current T M Double insulated Battery Earth ground Pressure Conforms to Canadian Standards Association directives. 7 Power ON/OFF Hazardous Voltage. Multifunction Process Calibrator Safety Information Symbols Symbols used on the Calibrator and in this manual are explained in Table 2. Precedes Warning. Alternating current DC - B F J f P ) Table 2. Important information. International Symbols AC - See Manual. Precedes Warning. Conforms to European Union directives W O X Risk of danger.
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726 Users Manual Getting Acquainted with the Calibrator Input and Output Terminals Figure 2 shows the Calibrator input and output terminals. Table 3 explains their use. 8 1 726 PRECISION CALIBRATOR %Error V mA LOOP ZERO 3 Seconds OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH TEST MEAS SOURCE HART V mA TC RTD FREQ PULSE CONFIG SELECTION EXIT CONFIG 100% SAVE RECALL 25% ENTER 25% TRIGGER/STOP RReReRtteueucrcrnanaltlltoo 0% 8 2 7 6 3 54 bec05f.eps Figure 2. Input/Output Terminals and Connectors
726 Users Manual Getting Acquainted with the Calibrator Input and Output Terminals Figure 2 shows the Calibrator input and output terminals. Table 3 explains their use. 8 1 726 PRECISION CALIBRATOR %Error V mA LOOP ZERO 3 Seconds OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH TEST MEAS SOURCE HART V mA TC RTD FREQ PULSE CONFIG SELECTION EXIT CONFIG 100% SAVE RECALL 25% ENTER 25% TRIGGER/STOP RReReRtteueucrcrnanaltlltoo 0% 8 2 7 6 3 54 bec05f.eps Figure 2. Input/Output Terminals and Connectors
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726 Users Manual Keys Figure 3 shows the Calibrator keys and Table 4 explains their use. 2 1 726 PRECISION CALIBRATOR %Error V mA LOOP ZERO 3 Seconds OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH TEST MEAS SOURCE HART V mA TC RTD FREQ PULSE CONFIG SELECTION SAVE RECALL ENTER TRIGGER/STOP Return ...to Recal EXIT CONFIG 100% 25% 25% 0% 3 4 5 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 726 PRECISION CALIBRATOR %Error V mA LOOP ZERO 3 Seconds OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH TEST MEAS SOURCE HART V mA TC RTD FREQ PULSE CONFIG SELECTION SAVE RECALL ENTER TRIGGER/STOP Return...
726 Users Manual Keys Figure 3 shows the Calibrator keys and Table 4 explains their use. 2 1 726 PRECISION CALIBRATOR %Error V mA LOOP ZERO 3 Seconds OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH TEST MEAS SOURCE HART V mA TC RTD FREQ PULSE CONFIG SELECTION SAVE RECALL ENTER TRIGGER/STOP Return ...to Recal EXIT CONFIG 100% 25% 25% 0% 3 4 5 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 726 PRECISION CALIBRATOR %Error V mA LOOP ZERO 3 Seconds OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH TEST MEAS SOURCE HART V mA TC RTD FREQ PULSE CONFIG SELECTION SAVE RECALL ENTER TRIGGER/STOP Return...
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.... Repeated pushes cycle through the 2-, 3-, and 4-wire selections. Repeated pushes cycle through the thermocouple types. 726 Users Manual Table 4. Repeated pushes cycle through the different pressure units. 12 Selects resistance mode. Inserts a 250 Ω...repeating 0 % - 100 % - 0 % ramp N Repeating 0 % - 100 % - 0 % ramp in the lower display. Moves through the memory locations of Calibrator setups. Key Functions (cont.) No Name Description Cycles through MEASURE and SOURCE modes in lower display. M XW Y Z Return to enter and navigate the configuration menus. ...
.... Repeated pushes cycle through the 2-, 3-, and 4-wire selections. Repeated pushes cycle through the thermocouple types. 726 Users Manual Table 4. Repeated pushes cycle through the different pressure units. 12 Selects resistance mode. Inserts a 250 Ω...repeating 0 % - 100 % - 0 % ramp N Repeating 0 % - 100 % - 0 % ramp in the lower display. Moves through the memory locations of Calibrator setups. Key Functions (cont.) No Name Description Cycles through MEASURE and SOURCE modes in lower display. M XW Y Z Return to enter and navigate the configuration menus. ...
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... Contrast Adjustment To adjust the contrast (see Figure 5): 1. Press S to exit configuration. Use X and W to save the setting. 14 726 PRECISION CALIBRATOR 1 3 %Error V mA LOOP ZERO 3 Seconds OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH TEST MEAS SOURCE HART V mA TC RTD FREQ PULSE CONFIG SELECTION EXIT ...eps Configuration menus are explained below. Press S, to adjust the contrast up and down. 3. 726 Users Manual Configuration Menus Use the configuration menus to set or change these parameters of the Calibrator: • Contrast Adjustment • Shut Down Mode • CJC on/off To enter the...
... Contrast Adjustment To adjust the contrast (see Figure 5): 1. Press S to exit configuration. Use X and W to save the setting. 14 726 PRECISION CALIBRATOR 1 3 %Error V mA LOOP ZERO 3 Seconds OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH TEST MEAS SOURCE HART V mA TC RTD FREQ PULSE CONFIG SELECTION EXIT ...eps Configuration menus are explained below. Press S, to adjust the contrast up and down. 3. 726 Users Manual Configuration Menus Use the configuration menus to set or change these parameters of the Calibrator: • Contrast Adjustment • Shut Down Mode • CJC on/off To enter the...
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...display. 4. Use V to select dc voltage sourcing. 5. Press and hold J to its voltage input as the 100 % value. 7. 726 Users Manual HART Resistor ON/OFF 1. Connect the Calibrator's voltage output to enter 1 V as the 0 % value. 6. If necessary, press for the output value. Press and hold G...still measuring dc voltage, the active measurements are visible in 25 % step increments. The Calibrator is turned on both mA channels. 16 Getting Started This section details some basic operations of the Calibrator. Press O to save the setting. Press S to turn on the display. 2....
...display. 4. Use V to select dc voltage sourcing. 5. Press and hold J to its voltage input as the 100 % value. 7. 726 Users Manual HART Resistor ON/OFF 1. Connect the Calibrator's voltage output to enter 1 V as the 0 % value. 6. If necessary, press for the output value. Press and hold G...still measuring dc voltage, the active measurements are visible in 25 % step increments. The Calibrator is turned on both mA channels. 16 Getting Started This section details some basic operations of the Calibrator. Press O to save the setting. Press S to turn on the display. 2....
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...measurement mode. LOOP should not be on both mA channels. 18 bec42f.eps Figure 7. Measuring Voltage and Current Output Connect the Calibrator to test a transmitter when it is in Figure 7. LOOP appears and an internal 24 V loop supply turns on. Press l while the... Calibrator is disconnected from plant wiring. Connect the leads as shown in series with loop power: 1. 726 Users Manual Using Measure Mode Measuring Electrical Parameters (Upper Display) To measure the current or voltage output of a...
...measurement mode. LOOP should not be on both mA channels. 18 bec42f.eps Figure 7. Measuring Voltage and Current Output Connect the Calibrator to test a transmitter when it is in Figure 7. LOOP appears and an internal 24 V loop supply turns on. Press l while the... Calibrator is disconnected from plant wiring. Connect the leads as shown in series with loop power: 1. 726 Users Manual Using Measure Mode Measuring Electrical Parameters (Upper Display) To measure the current or voltage output of a...
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... TRIGGER/STOP Return to Recal EXIT CONFIG 100% 25% 25% 0% bec43f.eps Figure 9. Press V for dc voltage or current, K for MEASURE mode (lower display). 3. 726 Users Manual Measuring Electrical Parameters (Lower Display) To measure electrical parameters using the lower display, proceed as shown in Figure 9. Measuring Electrical Parameters Connect the Calibrator as follows: 1.
... TRIGGER/STOP Return to Recal EXIT CONFIG 100% 25% 25% 0% bec43f.eps Figure 9. Press V for dc voltage or current, K for MEASURE mode (lower display). 3. 726 Users Manual Measuring Electrical Parameters (Lower Display) To measure electrical parameters using the lower display, proceed as shown in Figure 9. Measuring Electrical Parameters Connect the Calibrator as follows: 1.
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... display. Press X or W to select the desired RTD type. 3. Names can be up to six characters. 726 Users Manual Using Resistance-Temperature Detectors (RTDs) The Calibrator accepts RTD types shown in two-, three-, or four-wire connections, with the three-wire connection the most common ...R0 is called the "ice point" or R0. The Calibrator accepts RTD measurement inputs in Table 6. To measure temperature using ...
... display. Press X or W to select the desired RTD type. 3. Names can be up to six characters. 726 Users Manual Using Resistance-Temperature Detectors (RTDs) The Calibrator accepts RTD types shown in two-, three-, or four-wire connections, with the three-wire connection the most common ...R0 is called the "ice point" or R0. The Calibrator accepts RTD measurement inputs in Table 6. To measure temperature using ...
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... standard can be applied with a vacuum pump. The threads on the pressure modules accept standard ¼ NPT pipe fittings. The Calibrator automatically senses which pressure module is accurately known, for all require pressing A for the acceptable material compatibility. 1. Continue pressing A to... on the pressure module or the pressure module instruction sheet for 3 seconds. The Calibrator stores and automatically reuses the zero offset correction for any absolute pressure module. 726 Users Manual • Never apply pressure above the rated maximum printed on the pressure module....
... standard can be applied with a vacuum pump. The threads on the pressure modules accept standard ¼ NPT pipe fittings. The Calibrator automatically senses which pressure module is accurately known, for all require pressing A for the acceptable material compatibility. 1. Continue pressing A to... on the pressure module or the pressure module instruction sheet for 3 seconds. The Calibrator stores and automatically reuses the zero offset correction for any absolute pressure module. 726 Users Manual • Never apply pressure above the rated maximum printed on the pressure module....
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...resistances • simulates the electrical output of RTD and thermocouple temperature sensors • measures gas pressure from an external source, creating a calibrated pressure source. Enter the desired current by pressing X,W,Y, and Z. M 2. to 20 mA To select the current sourcing mode, proceed... loop in the mA terminals (left column). Connect the 24 V loop power source as follows: 1. 726 Users Manual Using Source Mode In SOURCE mode, the Calibrator: • generates calibrated signals for SOURCE mode. 3. M 2. If necessary, press for current and enter the desired current by ...
...resistances • simulates the electrical output of RTD and thermocouple temperature sensors • measures gas pressure from an external source, creating a calibrated pressure source. Enter the desired current by pressing X,W,Y, and Z. M 2. to 20 mA To select the current sourcing mode, proceed... loop in the mA terminals (left column). Connect the 24 V loop power source as follows: 1. 726 Users Manual Using Source Mode In SOURCE mode, the Calibrator: • generates calibrated signals for SOURCE mode. 3. M 2. If necessary, press for current and enter the desired current by ...
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... a different digit to force a miniplug into the wrong polarization. One pin is wider than the other. If desired, continue pressing this connection. 726 Users Manual Simulating Thermocouples Connect the Calibrator TC input/output to the instrument under test with the thermocouple wire and the appropriate thermocouple mini-connector (polarized thermocouple plug with flat...
... a different digit to force a miniplug into the wrong polarization. One pin is wider than the other. If desired, continue pressing this connection. 726 Users Manual Simulating Thermocouples Connect the Calibrator TC input/output to the instrument under test with the thermocouple wire and the appropriate thermocouple mini-connector (polarized thermocouple plug with flat...
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... 3W and 4W terminals for measurement only, not for SOURCE mode. 2. Enter the desired temperature by pressing X and W. 726 Users Manual Simulating RTDs Connect the Calibrator to the instrument under test exceeds the limits of the 726. 36 Press R for the RTD display. See Figure 17. 3. To connect to a 3-wire or 4-wire transmitter, use...
... 3W and 4W terminals for measurement only, not for SOURCE mode. 2. Enter the desired temperature by pressing X and W. 726 Users Manual Simulating RTDs Connect the Calibrator to the instrument under test exceeds the limits of the 726. 36 Press R for the RTD display. See Figure 17. 3. To connect to a 3-wire or 4-wire transmitter, use...
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Always apply appropriate torque between the fittings and the body of the module. 726 Users Manual Sourcing Pressure The Calibrator sources pressure by measuring pressure supplied by a pump or other sources, and displaying the pressure in use, media, and accuracy. ... module for the acceptable material compatibility. 38 Proceed as follows to source pressure: WWarning To avoid a violent release of pressure modules are available from Fluke, see "Accessories". Before using a pressure module, read its instruction sheet. Many ranges and types of pressure in a pressurized system, shut off...
Always apply appropriate torque between the fittings and the body of the module. 726 Users Manual Sourcing Pressure The Calibrator sources pressure by measuring pressure supplied by a pump or other sources, and displaying the pressure in use, media, and accuracy. ... module for the acceptable material compatibility. 38 Proceed as follows to source pressure: WWarning To avoid a violent release of pressure modules are available from Fluke, see "Accessories". Before using a pressure module, read its instruction sheet. Many ranges and types of pressure in a pressurized system, shut off...