Multifunction Calibrator

calmet Alternating and direct voltage and current precision source C101

AC and DC
VOLTAGE and CURRENT
CALIBRATOR model C101F
(C101F – standard option)
(C101FB – option with increased output power)
(C101FC – option with additional 100A AC range)

USER'S MANUAL

calmet Ltd
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CONTENTS

1. Field of application .................................................................................. 3

2. Technical data ......................................................................................... 4
3. Precautions .............................................................................................. 8
4. Start-up of the calibrator ......................................................................... 9
5. Connecting of the load to the calibrator .................................................. 12
6. Set up of the calibrator ............................................................................ 14
7. Remote interfaces .................................................................................... 16
8. Equipment ................................................................................................ 18
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1. FIELD OF APPLICATION

Calibrator C101F is used for adjusting, checking and verification of electrical instruments.
Characterised by high accuracy, high output power, light weight and small dimensions. Enables
generating direct (DC) and alternating (AC) voltages up to 1100V in five sub-ranges 0,1-1-10-100-
1000V, direct and alternating currents up to 20,5A in five sub-ranges 0,001-0,01-0,1-1-10A and up to
100A alternating currents in C101FC or C101FBC options. Frequency of alternating signals can be
programmed from frequency range 45,00...2000Hz.
C101 series Calibrators are manufactured in following options:
• C101F – standard source with current range up to 20,5A,
• C101FB – source with current range up to 20,5A with increased output power for 100V, 1000V
and 10A ranges,
• C101FC – source with additional 100A AC range,
• C101FBC – source with increased output power for 100V, 1000V and 10A ranges and with
additional 100A AC range.
Output signal has been set by means of keyboard placed on control board. Value of output
signal set by user is displayed on control board and on front plate of the calibrator. Frequency of
signals is displayed on control board. For facility of instruments checking, user can increase or
decrease amplitude of output signal fluently. It can be used with two different speeds. User can change
amplitude by means of jump decrease or increase with set-up deviation (the class of the instrument that
has been checked).

Instruments to be calibrated can safely be connected to the outputs without changing the set
values since the calibrator can be switched to "standby" mode to isolate the output terminals.
Standard interface RS232C enables connecting calibrator to computers and switch on it to
automatic measurement system. Entered settings (value and range) by remote interface have been
displayed on the front plate of the calibrator.
Calibrator C101 is supplying with Calpro C101 PC software for C101 calibrator control and for
direct and alternating voltage and current meter testing. Program is able to:
ƒ control of the Calibrator's C101 functions by means of computer’s keyboard and/or mouse –
computer simulation of calibrator control panel on computer’s screen,
ƒ support of analogue and digital meters tests – possibility of multiple using of earlier prepared
procedures, results tables edition with automatic error calculation of investigated instruments and
measurement’s uncertainty, data base of investigated devices creation,
ƒ graphical visualisation measurements’ results in form of tables and various charts.
Calibrator has been built in standard 19" case which is connected to control board by means of
elastic cable.
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2. TECHNICAL DATA

Specifications of Calibrator C101 technical data are completed in tables 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.

Table 2.1. Specifications of direct voltage (DC) and alternating voltage (AC) ranges
Range / Value
Parameter
100mV 1V 10V 100V 1000V
1... 0,01... 0,1... 1... 10...
Settings range
205,0000mV 2,050000V 20,50000V 205,0000V 1100,000V
Resolution [µV] 0,1 1 10 100 1000
DC; 50Hz synchronised with power supply; 60±0,01Hz; 400±0,1Hz;
Frequency
45,00...99,99±0,01Hz; 100,0...999,9±0,1Hz; 1000...2000±1Hz
Maximum load [mA]
C101F 20 1100 150 20
C101FB 20 1100 200 30
C101FC 20 1100 200 30
Uncertainty 1)
[% of set value+% of settings range]
DC 0,03+0,005 0,02+0,002
AC 0,05+0,005+50µV
±0,1 of uncertainty value / 1°C
Temperature coefficient
in environment temperature +5...+18°C and +28...+40°C
Load coefficient 2)
DC Rout≤0,001Ω 0,003% of range
AC 0,02% of set value+0,003% of range
PARD 3)
0,1% of set value+0,03% of range
ripple and noise
THD 4) 0,3% of set value 0,3% of set value 0,3% of set value 0,3% of set value 0,3% of set value
total harmonic distortion +0,1% of range +0,07% of range +0,04% of range +0,04% of range +0,04% of range
Four-wires connection of load is possible for all voltage ranges according
chapter 5. All ranges are feedback break protected – output terminal
Feedback
voltage should not exceed 2V referenced to set value which is stabilised on
“sense” terminals.
Calibrator is overload protected or protected anti-short-circuit of output
Over-current protection terminals for all ranges. During overloading, operator is cautioned by flash
diodes placed beside terminals according chapter 5.
1) Absolute Uncertainty with 95% Confidence Level includes the traceability to external standards,
12th months stability, influences of ambient temperature, power supply voltage and load regulation
in reference conditions accord. table 2.3 and nonlinearity. For frequency band above 500Hz -
linear rise up to double value for frequency 2kHz, typically,
2) Additional error implicated by current change from 0 to maximum value, Rout – output resistance,
3) RMS ripple and noise voltage in 10Hz...10kHz band for direct voltages,
4) Total harmonic distortion in 10Hz...200kHz band for alternating voltages.
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Table 2.2. Specifications of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) ranges
Range / Value
Parameter
1mA 10mA 100mA 1A 10A 100A
0,01... 0,1... 1... 0,01... 0,1... 1…
Settings range
2,050000mA 20,50000mA 205,0000mA 1,100000A 20,50000A 100,0000A
Resolution [µA] 0,001 0,01 0,1 1 10 100
Frequency DC -
50Hz synchronised with power supply; 60±0,01Hz; 400±0,1Hz;
45,00...99,99±0,01Hz; 100,0...999,9±0,1Hz; 1000...2000±1Hz
Maximum load [V]
1V@20A
C101F 11V -
2V@10A
2V@20A
C101FB 11V -
4V@10A
1V@20A 0,5V@100A
C101FC 11V
2V@10A 0,8V@50A
2V@20A 0,5V@100A
C101FBC 11V
4V@10A 0,8V@50A
Uncertainty 1)
[% of set value+% of settings range]
DC 0,02+0,003 0,03+0,003 -
AC 0,05+0,005+0,5µA 0,05+0,005 0,2+0,05
±0,1 of uncertainty value / 1°C
Temperature coefficient
in environment temperature +5...+18°C and +28...+40°C
Load coefficient 2)
[% of range / 1V] DC 0,001 0,001 0,01 -
AC 0,02 0,002 0,01 0,01
0,01% of set
PARD 3) 1% of set value
value 0,05% of set value + 3mV / Ro +2mV / Ro -
ripple and noise +2mV / Ro
0,5% of set 0,5% of set 0,5% of set
THD 4) value 0,3% of set value + 0,04% of range value value
total harmonic distortion +0,1% of range +0,02% of range +0,02% of range
Calibrator is overload protected or protected anti-break-circuit of output
Over-voltage protection terminals for all current ranges. During overloading, operator is cautioned by
flash diodes placed beside terminals according chapter 5.
1) Absolute Uncertainty with 95% Confidence Level includes the traceability to external standards,
12th months stability, influences of ambient temperature, power supply voltage and load regulation
in reference conditions accord. table 2.3 and nonlinearity. For frequency band above 500Hz -
linear rise up to double value for frequency 2kHz for 1mA, 10mA, 100mA and 1A ranges and
linear rise up to four times value for frequency 2kHz for 10A range, typically. Frequency range is
45…400Hz for 100A current range,
2) Additional error implicated by voltage change on a load from value complained to reference
conditions accord. table 2.3 to max. value for nominal operating conditions accord. table 2.3,
3) RMS ripple and noise current in 10Hz...10kHz band for direct currents, Ro – load resistance,
4) Total harmonic distortion in 10Hz...200kHz band for alternating currents.
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Table 2.3. Reference conditions and rated operating conditions

Parameter Reference conditions Rated operating conditions
Ambient temperature +18...+23...+28°C +5...+40°C
Atmospheric pressure 70...106kPa
Relative humidity <90% in +5…+30°C and <75% in +30…+40°C
Power supply voltage 230V ±10%
Power supply frequency 45…65Hz
Power supply waveform Sine, distortion factor β≤5%
Warm up time 30 min
Loading of range
100mV 0…1mA 0...20mA
1V, 10V 0…100mA 0...1100mA
0...150mA C101F
100V 0…20mA
0…200mA C101FB, C101FC
0...20mA C101F
1000V 0…3mA
0…30mA C101FB, C101FC
1mA 0…5V 0...11V
10mA 0…5V 0...11V
100mA 0…5V 0...11V
1A 0…5V 0...11V
0...1V C101F, C101FC
10A 0…0,5V
0...2V C101FB
100A 0…0,2V 0...0,5V C101FC
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General features:
a) safety requirements according EN61010-1:
• protection class I for the calibrator and protection class III for the control board,
• pollution degree 2,
• installation category II,
b) electric insulating strength of voltage (50Hz):
power supply pins – case 1350V
high-voltage output and sense terminals– case 3100V
low-voltage output and sense terminals – case 230V
control D-sub connection - case 230V
c) EMC requirements according to EN61326:
• class A Conducted and Radiated Electromagnetic Emissions according EN55022,
• level 2 ESD Electrostatic Discharge Immunity according EN 61000-4-2,
• level 2 Radiated Electromagnetic Immunity according IEC 1000-4-3,
• level 2 BURST Electrical Fast Transients Immunity according EN 61000-4-4,
• level 2 Electrical SURGE Immunity according EN 61000-4-5,
• level 2 Conducted Disturbances, Inducted by Radio-Freq. Fields according EN 61000-4-6,
• level 0 AC Voltage Variations Immunity according EN 61000-4-11.
d) degrees of protection electrical equipment: IP20 for the calibrator and IP40 for the control board
according EN60529,

e) climatic conditions: group I according IEC60359:

• ambient temperature: operating: +5...+40°C,
transportation: -20...+60°C <100h,
storage: 0...+50°C,
• relative humidity (non condensing):
operating: <90% in +5...+30°C,
<75% in +30...+40°C,
storage: <95% in 0...+50°C,
f) mechanical conditions: group I according IEC 60359,
g) power supply requirements: group I according IEC 60359:
voltage 230V ±10%,
frequency 45...65Hz,
distortion factor β ≤0,05,
power consumption 120VA (C101F), 200VA (C101FB, C101FC, C101FBC),
h) dimensions (with/height/depth): 478/194/342mm (calibrator) and 150/50/220mm (control board),

i) calibrator weight: 13kg.

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3. PRECAUTIONS

Calibrator C101F may be used in environment providing using conditions according to table
2.3, which are normally found in laboratories and factories and where apparatus will be handled
carefully. At direct near calibrator should be no salt, water and aggressive gases and lack of strong
magnetic and electric fields. Neglected operating mechanical factors during operation are allowable
according to IEC359 for instruments group I and optional operation position. Calibrator can be used in
temperature +5...+40°C, stored in temperature 0…+50°C and transported in temperature −20...+60°C.
Calibrator C101F is class I protection instrument according to EN61010-1. His metal case is
connected to protective earth lead of power cable. The control board of calibrator is III class protection
device covered insulate substance. Calibrator and control board may be used in safe and dangerous
localisation, i.e. in places whose operator can touch details conducting electrical current connected to
ground potential.
Calibrator generate on the voltage terminals high and danger voltages. Connection and
disconnection of the load should be made when "standby" function has been set ("std" lamp is on).
After switching of the load, the Calibrator can be start-up by repeat pressing of the key "std" (in
operate status "std" lamp is switched off). Switching of the load without using of "standby" status is
dangerous:
- for high voltage ranges – electric shock danger,
- for current ranges – disadvantageous for transient.
Do not open the case and adjust or exchange details during exploitation. When the Calibrator is
damaged, it should be disconnected from power supply and measurement circuit. Manufacturer
provides warranty service and after warranty service.
When the fuse beside of power supply socket is overheating, then it should be exchanged on the
fuse type T1,6A, 250V, 5x20.
When the fuse beside of plug-in-socket is overheating, then it should be exchanged on the fuse
type T0,63A, 250V, 5x20.
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4. START-UP OF THE CALIBRATOR
Front plate view of calibrator is shown on fig.4.1, where are marked:
1- calibrator case,
2- control board,
3- "power" supply key 230V/45…65Hz,
4- "standby" pushbutton and "standby" lamp. Pressing the pushbutton causes change of lamp
state. State switched on (flashing) lamps determines "standby" state, in which output signal is
disconnected from output terminals of calibrators. State switched off the lamps determines
state "operate", in which setting values of signal appearing on output terminals of calibrator,
5 - protect shield terminal connected to case,
6, 7 - terminals "100V, 1kV output" and "100V, 1kV sense" - output and sense terminals of high
potential for ranges 100V and 1000V, this terminals are internally connected,
8 - terminal "com output" - output terminal of low potential named the output ground,
9 - terminal "com sense" - sense terminal of low potential named the sense ground,
10 - terminal "V, A output" - output terminal of high potential for ranges 10V, 1V, 100mV and
current ranges,
11 - terminal "V, A sense" - feedback terminal of high potential for ranges 10V, 1V, 100mV and
current ranges,
12 - "high volt" indicator- switching on indication of ranges 100V and 1000V,
13 - "thd" indicator of THD or PARD over-range and "ovl" indicator, indicating permissible
amplitude error for output signal implicated by over-load of the calibrator output,
14 - output display - output value is displayed. Following indicators are placed in display field
- selection of voltage range "100mV, 1V, 10V, 100V and 1000V",
- selection of current range "1mA, 10mA, 100mA, 1A and 10A" and 100AC range (flashing
"10A" lamp),
- selection of output signal frequency "DC, 50Hz synchronised with power supply frequency,
60Hz and 400Hz",
- selection of output signal frequency from range 45…2000Hz ("fext" lamp is state switched
on),
15,16- 100A range terminals (option C101FC, C101FBC).

14
4
13 calmet Calibrator C-101

12
standby 100mV 1V 10V 100V 1000V
power

9 thd
1mA 10mA 100mA 1A 10A

high volt. ovl standby

100V,1kV COM V,A

7 SENS DC 50Hz 60Hz 400Hz fext.

6
OUTP

15
16 5 11 10
100mV
1mA
1V
10mA
10V
100mA 1A
100V 1000V
10A

3
DC 50Hz 60Hz 400Hz fext.

calmet 1

Fig.4.1. View of calibrator front-plate

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100mV 1V 10V 100V 1000V

1mA 10mA 100mA 1A 10A 1

120.0250
DC 50Hz 60Hz 400Hz fext.

3 2
calmet
CALIBRATOR C-101 7 8 9
4

E U 4 5 6

5 I 1 2 3

C f 0 . CE
9

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7 8

Fig.4.2. View of control-board front-plate

View of the control board has been shown in fig.4.2:

1- operation display, which is indicating:
- the value which is entered actually,
- set value of deviation,
- messages indicating errors during set-up operation.
On display field followed indicators are placed:
- selection of voltage range "100mV, 1V, 10V, 100V, 1000V",
- selection of current range "1mA, 10mA, 100mA, 1A, 10A",
- frequency selection of output signal "DC, 50Hz, 60Hz, 400Hz",
- selection of programming frequency from range 45...2000Hz "fext",
2- field of numeric keyboard and decimal point "0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9" and "•" used to enter
values, whose are displayed on operation display,
3- field of range keys:
"U" - selection key of voltage range. Sequential press is selecting next range,
"I" - selection key of current range. Sequential press is selecting next range,
"f" - selection key of frequency. Sequential press is selecting next value of frequency or
programming from range 45...2000Hz,
4- key "E" is used to enter numeric value and range of selected quantity displayed on Operation
Display and to generate it on Calibrator output,
5- key "C" of Calibrator return to status after Power-Up,
6- key "∆" which is used to write of deviation value to memory,
7- keys "-∆" and "+∆" whose are used to multiple decrease or increase of output signal
amplitude by set deviation value,
8- keys "↓" and "↑" whose are used to decrease or increase output value fluently with 0,0010%
range resolution (low speed),
9- keys "↓↓" and "↑↑"whose are used to decrease or increase of output signal value fluently
with 0,1000% range (high speed).
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The plug-in socket applied to connect with the Calibrator is placed on the side plate of Control Board.
Back-Plate of the Calibrator contains:
- "230V/45…65Hz 120VA" socket of power supply 230V±10%/45...65Hz with ground terminal and the
socket "T1,6A/250V" of power fuse with fuse type T1,6A, 250V, 5x20 for C101F
or "230V/45…65Hz 200VA" socket of power supply 230V±10%/45...65Hz with ground terminal and
the socket "T1,6A/250V" of power fuse with fuse type T1,6A, 250V, 5x20 for C101FB, C101FC
C101FBC,
- "RS-232" plug-in socket used to connection of Control Board or RS-232 interface connector,
- "F2 0,63A/250V" socket of fuse for Control Board power with fuse type T 0,63A,
- the rating plate,
- the leaden seal.

Before power-up the Calibrator should be connected with the Control Board. To prevent possible
damage, ensure that power supply 230V/45…65Hz is correct. To avoid shock hazard or instrument
damage, connect the calibrator line power ground to earth ground. The connection can be made by using
the factory-supplied, three-conductor line power cord. Do not use a two -conductor extension cord; this
will break the ground connection.
After pressing of "power" key (pos.3 fig.4.1), the message "HELLO" appears on the output
display (pos.14 fig.4.1) and on the operation display of the Control Board (pos.1 fig.4.2), in spite of all
range indicators light up. After 5...10s, the Operation Display shows value "0" and "DC", "100mV"
indicators light up, the Output Display shows value "0,0000" and DC", "100mV indicators light up. The
Calibrator is in "standby", indicator described "standby" (pos.4 fig.4.1) flashes. Warming up of the
powered-up Calibrator should remain longer than 30 minutes (table 2.3). After pre-warming the
Calibrator is ready.
Attention: it is possible earlier using C101 without waiting for pre-warming time. Only result in
that case, it is crossing of permissible uncertainty according to tables 2.1 and 2.2. Remain parameters are
not changing.
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5. CONNECTING OF THE LOAD TO THE CALIBRATOR

Ways of load connection meter under test to the Calibrator are presented in fig. 5.1...5.6.
Connection way of terminal "E" presented in figures is preferred.
For voltage ranges, two-wires and four-wires connection of the load to the Calibrator terminals is
possible. Two-wires connection (fig.5.1 and 5.3) is used in measurement circuits, in which does not
flowing load current. In higher precision circuits, in which the load consuming current, the four-wires
connection should be used (fig.5.2 and 5.4), what is important particularly for low ranges 100mV and 1V.
In that case the current is flowing by wires which connect load and terminals "output". However, feedback
current is flowing by wires connecting the load with "sense" terminals. That current is very low, because
input impedance of feedback circuit is higher than 10kΩ/1V.
Connection and disconnection of the load should be made when "standby" function has been set.
After switching of the load, the Calibrator can be start-up by repeat pressing of the key "standby.
Switching of the load without using of "standby" is dangerous:
- for high voltage ranges - electric shock danger,
- for current ranges - disadvantageous for transient.
Connection of the load for current ranges by way shown in fig.5.5 and by connection to "sense".
Output current is flowing-out from "V,A" terminal and is flowing-in to "com" terminal for 1mA, 10mA,
100mA and 1A ranges, but for 10A range, the output current is flowing-out "V,A" terminal and is
flowing-in to "com"-sense. Connection of the load for 100A range by way shown in fig.5.6.

Meter under test Calibrator C-101FC

100V,1kV COM V,A
HI
sense
LO
output
E

Fig.5.1. Two-wires connection of a load for 100mV, 1V and 10V ranges

Meter under test Calibrator C-101FC

100V,1kV COM V,A
HI
sense
LO
output
E

Fig.5.2. Four-wires connection of a load for 100mV, 1V and 10V ranges

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Meter under test Calibrator C-101FC

100V,1kV COM V,A
HI
sense
LO
output
E

Fig.5.3. Two-wires connection of a load for 100V and 1000V ranges

Meter under test Calibrator C-101FC

100V,1kV COM V,A
HI
sense
LO
output
E

Fig.5.4. Four-wires connection of a load for 100V and 1000V ranges

Meter under test Calibrator C-101FC

100V,1kV COM V,A
HI
sense
LO
output
E

Fig.5.5. Connection of a load for 1mA, 10mA, 100mA, 1A and 10A current ranges

Meter under test Calibrator C-101FC

100V,1kV COM V,A
HI
sense
LO
output
E

Fig.5.6. Connection of a load for 100A AC range

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6. SET UP OF THE CALIBRATOR

For setting of the Calibrator, the keyboard of the Control Board is used, which is presented in
fig.4.2 and described in Chapter 4. To enter of value, numeric keys and operation display of the
Control Board are used. To select range, special keys marked "U", "I" and "f" you can press. Pressing
of the key "E" transfers contents of the Control Board operation display to the Output Display of the
Calibrator. It is means that the Calibrator is generating signal from his output when the Calibrator is in
status "operate". When the indicator "standby" is flashing the Calibrator waiting for pressing the
"standby" key. In table 6.1, typical examples of settings are presented.
Table 6.1. Examples of settings
Display status
Pressing sequence of keys
Operation Display and indicators Output Display and indicators
Status after power-up 0 100mV DC 0.0000 100mV DC

Setting 9,05V
Range 10V DC
"U" 0 1V DC 0.0000 100mV DC
"U" 0 10V DC 0.0000 100mV DC
"9" 9 10V DC 0.0000 100mV DC
"•" 9. 10V DC 0.0000 100mV DC
"0" 9.0 10V DC 0.0000 100mV DC
"5" 9.05 10V DC 0.0000 100mV DC
"E" 9.05000 10V DC 9.05000 10V DC
Setting 11,2mA
Range 10mA DC
"I" 0 1mA DC 9.05000 10V DC
"I" 0 10mA DC 9.05000 10V DC
"1" 1 10mA DC 9.05000 10V DC
"1" 1.1 10mA DC 9.05000 10V DC
"•" 11. 10mA DC 9.05000 10V DC
"2" 11.2 10mA DC 9.05000 10V DC
"E" 11.20000 10mA DC 11.20000 10mA DC
Setting 1V
Range 1V DC
"U" 0 100mV DC 11.20000 10mA DC
"U" 0 1V DC 11.20000 10mA DC
"1" 1 1V DC 11.20000 10mA DC
"E" 1.000000 1V DC 1.000000 1V DC
Setting 1V
Range 1V 60Hz
"f" 1.000000 1V 50Hz 1.000000 1V DC
"f" 1.000000 1V 60Hz 1.000000 1V DC
"E" 1.000000 1V 60Hz 1.000000 1V 60Hz
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cont. table 6.1. Examples of settings

Display status
Sequence of keys pressing
Operation Display and indicators Output Display and indicators
Setting 2V
Range 10V 400Hz
"U" 0 10V 60Hz 1.000000 1V 60Hz
"f" 0 10V 400Hz 1.000000 1V 60Hz
"2" 2 10V 400Hz 1.000000 1V 60Hz
"E" 2.00000 10V 400Hz 2.00000 10V 400Hz
Deviation setting 0,1V
"•" 0. 10V 400Hz 2.00000 10V 400Hz
"1" 0.1 10V 400Hz 2.00000 10V 400Hz
"∆" d 0.10000 10V 400Hz 2.00000 10V 400Hz
Setting change by deviation
"+∆" 2.10000 10V 400Hz 2.10000 10V 400Hz
"+∆" 2.20000 10V 400Hz 2.20000 10V 400Hz
"−∆" 2.10000 10V 400Hz 2.10000 10V 400Hz
Setting change by deviation with
constant speed
longer pressing Increase and decrease of output value by value
"+∆" or "−∆" 0,10000V with constant speed
Setting change by 0,1% range
"↓↓" 2.09000 10V 400Hz 2.09000 10V 400Hz
"↓↓" 2.08000 10V 400Hz 2.08000 10V 400Hz
"↑↑" 2.09000 10V 400Hz 2.09000 10V 400Hz
Setting change by 0,1% range
with constant speed
longer pressing Increase and decrease of output value by value
"↑↑" or "↓↓" 0,01000V with constant speed
Setting change by 0,001% range
"↓" 2.08990 10V 400Hz 2.08990 10V 400Hz
"↓" 2.08980 10V 400Hz 2.08980 10V 400Hz
"↑" 2.08990 10V 400Hz 2.08990 10V 400Hz
Setting change by 0,001% range
with constant speed
longer pressing Increase or decrease of output voltage value by 0,00010V with
"↑" or"↓" constant speed
Return to power-up status `
"C" 0 100mV DC 0.0000 100mV DC
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cont. table 6.1. Examples of settings

Sequence of Display status Status of
keys Operation Display and Output Display and indicators calibrator output
pressing indicators
Return to power-up status
"C" 0 100mV DC 0.0000 100mV DC 0mV DC
Frequency programming from range 45...2000Hz by function "fext"
"U" 0 1V DC 0.0000 100mV DC 0mV DC
"U" 0 10V DC 0.0000 100mV DC 0mV DC
"1" 1 10V DC 0.0000 100mV DC 0mV DC
"1" 11 10V DC 0.0000 100mV DC 0mV DC
"f" 11 10V 50Hz 0.0000 100mV DC 0mV DC
"f" 11 10V 60Hz 0.0000 100mV DC 0mV DC
"f" 11 10V 400Hz 0.0000 100mV DC 0mV DC
"f" 11 10V fext 0.0000 100mV DC 0mV DC
"E" 11.00000 10V fext 11.00000 10V fext 11V 2000Hz
"f" 2000 Hz 10V fext☼ 11.00000 10V fext 11V 2000Hz
"6" 6 Hz 10V fext☼ 11.00000 10V fext 11V 2000Hz
"6" 66 Hz 10V fext☼ 11.00000 10V fext 11V 2000Hz
"E" 66.00 Hz 10V fext☼ 11.00000 10V fext 11V 66Hz
"7" 7 Hz 10V fext☼ 11.00000 10V fext 11V 66Hz
"7" 77 Hz 10V fext☼ 11.00000 10V fext 11V 66Hz
"E" 77.00 Hz 10V fext☼ 11.00000 10V fext 11V 77Hz
"f" 11.00000 10V DC 11.00000 10V fext 11V 77Hz
"f" 11.00000 10V 50Hz 11.00000 10V fext 11V 77Hz
"f" 11.00000 10V 60Hz 11.00000 10V fext 11V 77Hz
"f" 11.00000 10V 400Hz 11.00000 10V fext 11V 77Hz
"f" 11.00000 10V fext 11.00000 10V fext 11V 77Hz
"7" 7 10V fext 11.00000 10V fext 11V 77Hz
"E" 7.00000 10V fext 7.00000 10V fext 7V 77Hz
"8" 8 10V fext 7.00000 10V fext 7V 77Hz
"E" 8.00000 10V fext 8.00000 10V fext 8V 77Hz
☼ - flashing of lamp

7. REMOTE INTERFACES

The Calibrator C101F is completely programmable by means of serial standard RS232C

interface from PC computer via a few meter distance. It enables connection of the Calibrator in
measurement system which contains controller (most often PC computer).
Electrical connection to the Computer is made by 9-pin plug-in connector, which is placed on
the back-plate. Description of this connector is shown in tabl.7.1. This connector is applied also to
connection with the Control Board. Before selection of the Computer interface, the Control Board
should be disconnected. For connection the Calibrator to the Computer, the cable between the
Calibrator and the Control Board can be used.
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Table 7.1. Layout of contacts for connector Calibrator - Control Board ( or Computer)
Contact No Signal description
1 not connected
2 RxD - received data
3 TxD – sent data
4 DTR – shorted to contact No6
5 GND - ground
6 DSR - shorted to contact No4
7 RTS - shorted to contact No8
8 CTS - shorted to contact No7
9 +8V supply of the Control Board (generated by the Calibrator). This voltage is
protected by fuse placed beside.
Attention: application of pin 9 is not standard. For connection of the calibrator to the
Computer use cable, in which pin 9 is not connected (this way is preferred).

Transmission by serial interface running rating 4800 bit/s. Format of single character is
followed: 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. All transferred data are using ASCII code and are completed
in command form whose are listed in table 7.2. Letters can be small and large. Space or comas are
ignored.
Commands are transferred to the Calibrator in command lines. Line begins STX character (02
hexadecimal), and ends by ETX character (03 hexadecimal). Maximal frame length can be 20
characters. If lines contain commands beginning this same character (for example Z0, Z5, Z7) then the
last command in the line will executed (in this case Z7). Command "O" cancels previous command
"S", which is placed in this same line and opposite. Like set up by means of the Control Board , when
user is changing from any range to range 100V and 1000V, for obtain output voltage, should be send
command "O" (Z4,N220, O), therefore transition to high voltage range implicates automatic set up of
the Calibrator in "standby" status.
Actual Calibrator status is displayed on the Output Display when it is controlled by the
Computer. However "standby" status is indicated by indicator (fig.4.1).
If command has not correct form or his execution is not possible, an error is indicated by
flashing of error number on the left side of display. Error numbers are completed in table 7.3
If error is indicated, transmission is remaining but received commands are ignored. Only "C"
and "T" commands are executed. Receiving one of them commands cancels error status. After
receiving of "C" command the Calibrator come back to power-up status. After receiving of "K"
command Output Display status is not changing. The Calibrator is sending error code to the Computer
simultaneously. This transfer to the Computer is realised in line, also with first character STX (02
hexadecimal), next error number and character ETX (03 hexadecimal) ends this line.
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Table 7.2. List of commands translated by the Calibrator
Command code Description
Z0 Selection of voltage range 100mV
Z1 Selection of voltage range 1V
Z2 Selection of voltage range 10V
Z3 Selection of voltage range 100V
Z4 Selection of voltage range 1000V
Z5 Selection of current range 1mA
Z6 Selection of current range 10mA
Z7 Selection of current range 100mA
Z8 Selection of current range 1A
Z9 Selection of current range 10A
Z: Selection of current range 100A
F0 Frequency selection of output signal DC (direct voltage and current)
F1 Frequency selection of output signal 50Hz synchronised with power supply
F2 Frequency selection of output signal 60Hz
F3 Frequency selection of output signal 400Hz
F5 Control selection of programming frequency from range 45...2000Hz
Nxxx.xxx Setting of output signal value xxx.xxx
Examples: N2.350 N.47 N5
Vxxxx Setting of output signal frequency
Vxxx.x Examples: V1999 V350.4 V50.01
Vxx.xx
O Switching of the calibrator to "operate" status.
Attention: key "standby" placed in front panel (pos.4 fig.4.1) has got highest
priority. After switching of the calibrator to "standby" status, by this key
pressing, command "O" is ignored
S Switching of the calibrator to "standby" status
C Come back of the calibrator to power-up status
K Question about status word. In answer the calibrator is sending error code and
transfer of "0" means lack of an error

Table 7.3. List of errors

Code No Description
1 Digital part of command has not correct
2 Alphanumeric part of command has not correct form (unknown code of command)
3 To high value of setting. This error appears during transition from higher range to
lower and lack transfer new “N” command setting
8 To much characters number in line – 20 characters maximum

8. EQUIPMENT
All completed Calibrator set consist of:
- The C101F Calibrator cassette with power cord..............................................................…...... 1pcs
- The Control Board with cable.....................................................................................…........... 1pcs
- Fuse type T1,6A, 250V, 5x20 …………………………………………………….…….……. 1pcs
- Fuse type T0,63A, 250V, 5x20 ................................................................................................. 1pcs
- Users Manual …………………………........................................................................…......... 1pcs
- Warranty Sheet .................…………………………................................................................. 1pcs