Users Manual: Thermocouple Calibrator
Users Manual: Thermocouple Calibrator
Thermocouple Calibrator
Users Manual
January 2014
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P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 1186
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
How to Contact Fluke ..................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 3
Safe Working Practices .................................................................................................. 3
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................... 5
Input and Output Terminals ............................................................................................ 7
Keys ............................................................................................................................... 9
Display ........................................................................................................................... 11
Auto Power-Off ............................................................................................................... 13
Auto Backlight-Off .......................................................................................................... 13
Display Contrast Adjustment .......................................................................................... 13
Magnet Mounting and Hanging Strap ............................................................................. 14
Measure mA Current ...................................................................................................... 15
Measure Temperature .................................................................................................... 15
Use Thermocouples .................................................................................................. 15
Set Temperature Unit ................................................................................................ 15
Simulate Thermocouples................................................................................................ 19
Scale mA Channel to Temperature ................................................................................ 21
Set 0 % and 100 % Output Parameters ......................................................................... 21
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Step and Ramp Modes .................................................................................................. 22
Auto Storage of Settings ................................................................................................ 22
Replace the Batteries .................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 24
Clean the Product ..................................................................................................... 24
Service Center Calibration or Repair ........................................................................ 24
Replacement Parts ................................................................................................... 25
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 27
Thermocouple mV Input ............................................................................................ 27
Thermocouple mV Output ......................................................................................... 27
Thermocouple mA Input ............................................................................................ 27
Thermocouple Input and Output ............................................................................... 28
General Specifications ................................................................................................... 31
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List of Tables
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List of Figures
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Introduction • Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
The Fluke 714B Thermocouple Calibrator (the Product) is • Europe: +31 402-675-200
a handheld, battery-operated instrument that measures • Japan: +81-03-6714-3114
and sources a variety of thermocouples. It also has an
isolated channel to measure 4-20 mA. See Table 1. • Singapore: +65-6799-5566
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone • Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
numbers: Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.
• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800- To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
443-5853)
To see, print, or download the latest manual supplement,
• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993- visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.
5853)
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Table 1. Summary of Source and Measure Functions
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Safety Information
Safety Information • Do not connect any test leads to voltages
above 30 V when used with the product,
A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are even if ratings above 30 V appear on the
dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and test leads.
procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the • Do not use and disable the Product if it is
equipment under test. damaged.
International electrical symbols used on the Product and in • The battery door must be closed and
this manual are explained in Table 2. locked before you operate the Product.
Safe Working Practices • Remove all probes, test leads, and
accessories before the battery door is
Review the safety information and comply with the safe opened.
working practices. • Remove the input signals before you
Warning clean the Product.
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or • Have an approved technician repair the
personal injury: Product.
• Carefully read all instructions. • Replace the batteries when the low
battery indicator shows to prevent
• Read all safety Information before you incorrect measurements.
use the Product.
For safe operation and maintenance of the
• Use the Product only as specified, or the Product:
protection supplied by the Product can
be compromised. • Repair the Product before use if the
battery leaks.
• Do not use the Product around explosive
gas, vapor, or in damp or wet • Remove the batteries if the Product is not
environments. used for an extended period of time, or if
• Never apply more than 30 V between any stored in temperatures above 50 °C. If the
two terminals, or between any terminal batteries are not removed, battery
and earth ground. leakage can damage the Product.
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Table 2. International Electrical Symbols
Earth Ground Battery
MEASUREMENT CATEGORY IV is
applicable to test and measuring circuits
CAT IV
connected at the source of the building’s
Conforms to relevant North American Safety Standards.
low voltage MAINS installation.
This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you
must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the
equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control
Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling
information.
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Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
The items listed below and shown in Figure 1 are
included with your Product. If the Product is damaged or
something is missing, contact the place of purchase
immediately. To order replacement parts or spares, see
the user-replaceable parts list in Table 7.
• AC175 alligator clips (1 set)
• TL75 test leads (1 set)
• TC Cap for TC hole
• Mini standard TC plugs (with 80cm TC wire)
package (Including Type K)
• 4 AA alkaline batteries
• Magnet Strap TPAK
• 712B/714B Safety Sheet
• 714B Quick Reference Guide
• 714B Users Manual (available on Fluke’s website)
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AC175
Alligator Clips
TC Plugkit
K Type
TL75
Test Leads
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Input and Output Terminals
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Table 3. Input/Output Terminals and Connectors
No. Name Description
MEASURE mA
, Input terminals for measuring current.
terminals
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Keys
Keys
The Product has keys for different purposes. Some keys
have secondary functions that are available when SHIFT
already shows on the display.
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Figure 3 shows the Product keys and Table 4 explains
their use. 3
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Figure 3. Keys
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Table 4. Key Functions
No. Name Description
Shifts to secondary function when pushed before other keys (Shift mode).
Increments output by 25 % of span. Secondary function: toggles between temperature units (°C or
°F.).
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Display
Display
Figure 4 shows the elements of a typical display. Figure 5
describes the elements.
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Table 5. Elements on the Display
Item
Description
No.
Temperature reading
Unit of temperature
mV reading
mA reading
Selected TC type
TC type list
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Auto Power-Off
To disable the the auto power-off mode: 3. In the displayed setting list, highlight the Auto
backlight off option, and then use to deselect this
1. Push . option.
2. When SHIFT shows on the display, push . Display Contrast Adjustment
3. In the displayed setting list, highlight the Auto The Product allows you to adjust the display contrast.
poweroff option, and then use to deselect this
option. To adjust the display contrast:
1. Push until Measure shows on the display.
Auto Backlight-Off
The Product provides an auto backlight-off function to 2. Push to darken contrast, or to lighten contrast.
save power. When the auto backlight-off mode is enabled,
the backlight automatically turns off after 2 minutes of
inactivity.
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Measure mA Current
Measure mA Current Note
One pin is wider than the other. Do not try to
Caution force a miniplug in the wrong polarization.If the
To prevent impact to the measurement Product and the thermocouple plug are at
function, do not use the Product to measure different temperatures, wait one minute or more
current near strong magnetic fields. for the connector temperature to stabilize after
you plug the miniplug into the TC input/output.
To measure mA current, connect the Product to the
transmitter current terminals, as shown in Figure 7. 2. If necessary, push for MEASURE mode.
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Positive Lead Specified Range Positive Lead (H) Color Negative Lead
Type
Material (°C) ANSI* IEC** Material
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Measure Temperature
Table 6. Thermocouple Types Accepted (cont.)
G Tungsten 100 to 2315 White Tungsten - 26 % Rhenium
D Tungsten - 3 % Rhenium 0 to 2315 White Tungsten - 25 % Rhenium
P Platinel 5355 0 to 1395 Platinel 7674
M Nickel – 18 % Molybdenum -50 to 1410 Nickel - 0.8 % Cobalt
*American National Standards Institute (ANSI) device negative lead (L) is always red.
**International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) device negative lead (L) is always white.
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Process Temperature
Warning
30 V maximum to
TC Miniplug
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Simulate Thermocouples
Proceed as follows to simulate a thermocouple:
Simulate Thermocouples
1. Attach the thermocouple leads to the appropriate TC
Connect the Product TC input/output to the instrument miniplug, then to the TC input/output as shown in
under test with thermocouple wire and the appropriate Figure 7.
thermocouple mini-connector (polarized thermocouple
plug with flat, in-line blades spaced 7.9 mm [0.312 in] 2. If necessary, push for Source mode.
center to center).
3. Push for the TC display. If desired, continue
Note pushing this key to select the desired thermocouple
One pin is wider than the other. Do not try to type or mV.
force a miniplug in the wrong polarization. Figure 4. Enter the value you want by pushing and .
8 shows this connection. Push and to select a different digit to edit.
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TEST DC PWR
– ++ –
+ –
TC Miniplug
Color depends
on type of TC
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Scale mA Channel to Temperature
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Replace the Batteries
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Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Table 7 lists the part number of each replaceable part.
Refer to Figure 9.
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3 15
9
4 16
5
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6 10
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19 22
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Specifications
Specifications
Specifications are based on a one year calibration cycle
and apply from +18 °C to +28 °C unless stated otherwise.
All specifications assume a 5 minute warmup period.
Thermocouple mV Input
Accuracy (% of Reading + Floor)
Range Resolution
1 year 2 year
Temperature coefficient: ±(0.002 % of reading + 0.002 % of range) /°C ( <18 °C or >28 °C)
Thermocouple mV Output
Accuracy (% of Output + Floor)
Range Resolution
1 year 2 year
Temperature Coefficient: ± (0.002 % of output + 0.002 % of range) /°C ( <18 °C or >28 °C)
Thermocouple mA Input
Accuracy (% of Reading + Floor)
Range Resolution
1 year 2 year
Temperature Coefficient: ± (0.002 % of output + 0.002 % of range) /°C ( <18 °C or >28 °C)
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Thermocouple Input and Output
Measure (°C) Source (°C)
TC Type Range
1 year 2 year 1 year 2 year
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Specifications
-20 to 0 2.3 2.8 1.2 1.8
R 0 to 100 1.5 2.2 1.1 1.7
100 to 1767 1.0 1.5 0.9 1.4
-20 to 0 2.3 2.8 1.2 1.8
0 to 200 1.5 2.1 1.1 1.7
S
200 to 1400 0.9 1.4 0.9 1.4
1400 to 1767 1.1 1.7 1.0 1.5
0 to 800 0.6 0.9 0.6 0.9
800 to 1200 0.8 1.2 0.7 1.0
C
1200 to 1800 1.1 1.6 0.9 1.4
1800 to 2316 2.0 3.0 1.3 2.0
-200 to -100 0.6 0.9 0.3 0.4
L -100 to 800 0.3 0.4 0.2 0.3
800 to 900 0.5 0.8 0.2 0.3
-200 to 0 0.6 0.9. 0.4 0.6
U
0 to 600 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.4
0 to 1000 1.0 1.5 0.4 0.6
BP 1000 to 2000 1.6 2.4 0.6 0.9
2000 to 2500 2.0 3.0 0.8 1.2
-200 to 300 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.5
XK
300 to 800 0.4 0.6 0.3 0.6
100 to 300 1.6 2.4 1.2 1.8
G 300 to 1500 1.0 1.5 1.0 1.5
1500 to 2315 2.0 3.0 1.6 2.4
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0 to 300 1.6 2.4 1.2 1.8
D 300 to 1500 1.0 1.5 1.0 1.5
1500 to 2315 2.0 3.0 1.6 2.4
0 to 1000 1.6 2.4 0.6 0.9
P
1000 to 1395 2.0 3.0 0.8 1.2
-50 to 100 1.0 1.5 0.4 0.6
M 100 to 1000 1.6 2.4 0.6 0.9
1000 to 1410 2.0 3.0 0.8 1.2
1) Sensor inaccuracies not included.
2) Accuracy with external cold junction; for internal junction add 0.2 °C
3) Temperature scale: ITS-90
Compensation: NIST Monograph 175 for B, R, S, E, J, K, N, T. DIN 43710 for L, U. GOST P 8.585-2001 (Russia) for
BP and XK. ASTM E988-96 for C. ASTM E1751/E1751M − 09ԑ1 for G, D, P, M
4) Resolution: 0.1 °C
5) Temperature Coefficient: 0.05 °C/°C ( <18 °C or >28 °C )
0.07 °C/°C for C type >1800 °C and for BP type >2000 °C
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General Specifications
General Specifications
Maximum voltage applied between any
terminal and earth ground or between 30 V
any two terminals:
Operating temperature -10 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature -20 °C to 60 °C
Operating altitude 2,000 meters
Storage altitude 12,000 meters
Non condensing
90 % (10 °C to 30 °C)
Relative Humidity (% RH operating
75 % (30 °C to 40 °C)
without condensation)
45 % (40 °C to 50 °C)
(Without condensation)
Vibration Requirements MIL-T-28800E, Class 2
Drop Test Requirements 1 meter
IP Rating IEC 60529: IP52 (with TC cap)
Electromagnetic Environment IEC 61326-1, Portable
Safety IEC 61010-1, Max 30 V to earth, Pollution Degree 2
Power Supply 4 AA alkaline batteries/NEDA code: 15A, IEC code: LR6
Size (H x W x L) 52.5 x 84 x 188.5 mm
Weight 515 g
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