Fluke Thermometer 1502A User Manual

Hart Scientific  
1502A  
Thermometer Readout  
User’s Guide  
Rev. 722101 ENG  
 
Table of Contents  
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1 Before You Start  
Symbols Used  
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Before You Start  
1.1  
Symbols Used  
Table 1 lists the symbols that may be used on the instrument or in this manual  
Table1 International Electrical Symbols  
and the meaning of each symbol.  
Symbol  
Description  
AC (Alternating Current)  
AC-DC  
Battery  
Complies with European Union Directives  
DC (Direct Current)  
Double Insulated  
Electric Shock  
Fuse  
PE Ground  
Hot Surface (Burn Hazard)  
Read the User’s Manual (Important Information)  
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Symbol  
Description  
On  
Canadian Standards Association  
OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 re-  
fers to the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Equipment of  
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from  
the fixed installation. Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.  
C-TIC Australian EMC mark  
The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive  
(2002/96/EC) mark.  
1.2  
Safety Information  
Use this instrument only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the protection  
provided by the instrument may be impaired. Refer to the safety information in  
Sections 1.2.1 and 1.2.2.  
The following definitions apply to the terms “Warning” and “Caution”.  
“Warning” identifies conditions and actions that may pose hazards to the  
user.  
“Caution” identifies conditions and actions that may damage the instru-  
ment being used.  
1.2.1  
Warnings  
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines.  
DO NOT operate this unit without a properly grounded, properly polarized  
power cord.  
DO NOT connect this unit to a non-grounded, non-polarized outlet.  
DO NOT use this unit for any application other than calibration work.  
DO NOT use this unit in environments other than those listed in the user's  
guide.  
DO NOT use this instrument in combination with any probe to measure the  
temperature or resistance of any device where the probe might come in contact  
with a conductor that is electrically energized. Severe electric shock, personal  
injury, or death may occur.  
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the  
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.  
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1 Before You Start  
Safety Information  
Before initial use, or after transport, or after storage in humid or semi-humid  
environments, or anytime the instrument has not been energized for more than  
10 days, the instrument needs to be energized for a "dry-out" period of 2 hours  
before it can be assumed to meet all of the safety requirements of the IEC  
1010-1. If the product is wet or has been in a wet environment, take necessary  
measures to remove moisture prior to applying power such as storage in a low  
humidity temperature chamber operating at 50°C for 4 hours or more.  
Follow all safety guidelines listed in this user's guide.  
Calibration Equipment should only be used by Trained Personnel.  
To avoid possible burn hazards, follow these guidelines.  
This instrument can measure extreme temperatures. Precautions must be taken  
to prevent personal injury or damage to objects. Probes may be extremely hot  
or cold. Cautiously handle probes to prevent personal injury. Carefully place  
probes on a heat/cold resistant surface or rack until they reach room  
temperature.  
1.2.2  
Cautions  
To avoid possible damage to the instrument, follow these guidelines.  
DO NOT change the values of the calibration constants from the factory set  
values unless you are recalibrating the instrument. The correct setting of these  
parameters is important to the safety and proper operation of the instrument.  
Allow sufficient air circulation by leaving at least 3 inches of space between the  
thermometer and nearby objects.  
For CE compliance and for performance, use only the AC adapter shipped with  
the instrument. If the AC adapter needs to be replaced, contact an Authorized  
Service Center.  
This instrument and thermometer probes are sensitive and can be easily dam-  
aged. Always handle these devices with care. DO NOT allow them to be  
dropped, struck, stressed, or overheated.  
Probes are fragile instruments which can be damaged by mechanical shock,  
over-heating, and absorption of moisture or fluids in the wires or hub. Damage  
may not be visibly apparent but nevertheless can cause drift, instability, and  
loss of accuracy. Observe the following precautions:  
DO NOT allow probes to be dropped, struck, bent, or stressed.  
DO NOT overheat probes beyond their recommended temperature range.  
DO NOT allow any part of the probe other than the sheath to be immersed in  
fluid.  
DO NOT allow the probe hub or wires to be exposed to excessive  
temperatures.  
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Keep the probe wires clean and away from fluids.  
1.3  
Authorized Service Centers  
Please contact one of the following authorized Service Centers to coordinate  
service on your Hart product:  
Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division  
799 E. Utah Valley Drive  
American Fork, UT 84003-9775  
USA  
Phone: +1.801.763.1600  
Telefax: +1.801.763.1010  
Fluke Nederland B.V.  
Customer Support Services  
Science Park Eindhoven 5108  
5692 EC Son  
NETHERLANDS  
Phone: +31-402-675300  
Telefax: +31-402-675321  
Fluke Int'l Corporation  
Service Center - Instrimpex  
Room 2301 Sciteck Tower  
22 Jianguomenwai Dajie  
Chao Yang District  
Beijing 100004, PRC  
CHINA  
Phone: +86-10-6-512-3436  
Telefax: +86-10-6-512-3437  
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1 Before You Start  
Authorized Service Centers  
Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd.  
Fluke ASEAN Regional Office  
Service Center  
60 Alexandra Terrace #03-16  
The Comtech (Lobby D)  
118502  
SINGAPORE  
Phone: +65 6799-5588  
Telefax: +65 6799-5588  
When contacting these Service Centers for support, please have the following  
information available:  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Voltage  
Complete description of the problem  
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2 Introduction  
2
Introduction  
The 1502A is a low-cost high-accuracy digital thermometer readout designed to  
be used with 25Ω and 100Ω RTDs and SPRTs. Its unique combination of fea-  
tures makes it suitable for a wide variety of applications from laboratory mea-  
surement to industrial processes. Features of the 1502A include:  
Measures 25Ω and 100Ω RTDs and SPRTs  
Four-wire connection eliminates lead resistance effects  
Accuracy: 0.006°C at 0°C  
Resolution: 0.001°C  
Fast one-second measurement cycle  
Adjustable digital filter  
Accepts ITS-90 characterization coefficients  
Also accepts Callendar-Van Dusen and IPTS-68 coefficients  
Adjustable excitation current  
Displays temperature in Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin or displays resis-  
tance in ohms  
Password protection of critical parameters  
Large, bright eight-digit LED display  
Serial RS-232 interface standard; IEEE-488 GPIB interface optional  
Detachable power cord  
Light weight, small and portable  
Sturdy, reliable construction  
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3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions  
Specifications  
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Specifications and Environmental  
Conditions  
3.1  
Specifications  
Resistance Range  
Resistance Accuracy, one year1  
0
0
20  
Ω
Ω
to 400  
to 20  
to 400  
to 30  
to 400  
Ω, auto-ranging  
Ω
: 0.0005  
Ω
Ω
Ω
: 0.0025% (25 ppm) of reading  
Resistance Accuracy, short  
term1, 2  
0
30  
Ω
Ω
Ω
: 0.0005  
Ω
Ω
: 0.0015% (15 ppm) of reading  
Temperature Range3  
–200°C to 962°C (–328°F to 1764°F)  
Temperature Accuracy1, 3, 4  
–100°C: 0.004°C  
0°C: 0.006°C  
100°C: 0.009°C  
200°C: 0.012°C  
300°C: 0.015°C  
400°C: 0.018°C  
500°C: 0.021°C  
600°C: 0.024°C  
1 ppm/°C  
Temperature Coefficient of  
Resistance1  
Resistance Resolution  
0
20  
Ω
to 20  
to 400  
0.001°C  
Ω
: 0.0001  
Ω
Ω
Ω
: 0.001Ω  
Temperature Resolution  
Probe  
Nominal R(0.01°C): 25  
RTD, PRT, or SPRT  
Ω
to 100Ω  
4-wire with shield, 5-pin DIN connector  
100  
Probe Connection  
Maximum acceptable lead  
resistance  
Ω
ITS-90 sub-ranges 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11  
IPTS-68: R0, , a4, and c4  
Probe Characterizations  
α
,
δ
Callendar-Van Dusen: R0, α, δ, and  
0.5 and 1 mA , user selectable, 2Hz  
1 second  
β
Probe Excitation Current  
Measurement Period  
Digital Filter  
Exponential, 0 to 60 seconds time constant (user-selectable)  
RS-232 serial standard  
Communications  
IEEE-488 (GPIB) optional, conforms to IEEE-488.1, capability AH1,  
SH1, T6, L4, DC1  
8-digit, 7-segment, yellow-green LED; 0.5 inch high characters  
0.01%  
Display  
Clock accuracy, typical  
Operating Temperature Range  
Full accuracy: 16°C to 30°C  
Absolute: 0°C to 55°C  
115 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz, 10 W, nominal, 1 A maximum  
230 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz, 10 W, 1 A, nominal (optional)  
Detachable power cord  
AC power  
Size  
5.6 inches (14.3 cm) wide x 7.1 inches (18.1 cm) deep x 2.4 inches  
(6.1 cm) high  
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2.2 lb. (1.0 kg)  
Weight  
Safety  
OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per  
IEC 1010-1  
1Accuracy specifications apply within the recommended operating temperature range. Accuracy limits are  
increased by a factor of the temperature coefficient outside this range.  
2Short-term accuracy includes nonlinearity and noise uncertainties. It does not include drift or calibration  
uncertainties.  
3The temperature range may be limited by the sensor.  
4Temperature accuracy is for the 1502A only. It does not include probe uncertainty or probe characteriza-  
tion errors.  
3.2  
Environmental Conditions  
Although the instrument has been designed for optimum durability and trou-  
ble-free operation, it must be handled with care. The instrument should not be  
operated in an excessively dusty or dirty environment. Maintenance and clean-  
ing recommendations can be found in the Maintenance Section of this manual.  
The instrument operates safely under the following conditions:  
Ambient temperature range: Absolute 0–55°C (32–131°F); [full accuracy  
16–30°C (61–86°F)]  
Ambient relative humidity: maximum 80% for temperature < 31°C, de-  
creasing linearly to 50% at 40°C  
Pressure: 75kPa–106kPa  
Mains voltage within 10% of nominal  
Vibrations should be minimized  
Altitude less than 2,000 meters  
Indoor use only  
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4 Quick Start  
Unpacking  
4
Quick Start  
This section briefly explains the basics of setting up and operating your 1502A  
thermometer readout.  
4.1  
Unpacking  
Unpack the thermometer carefully and inspect it for any damage that may have  
occurred during shipment. If there is shipping damage, notify the carrier  
immediately.  
Verify that the following components are present:  
1502A Thermometer  
Extra Probe Connector  
Power Cord  
User’s Guide  
Probe (optional—must be purchased separately)  
4.2  
Power  
Your 1502A is configured for either 115 VAC ( 10%) operation or 230 VAC  
( 10%) operation. Be careful to only connect the 1502A to a mains supply of  
the correct voltage. Otherwise, the instrument may be damaged. The required  
voltage is indicated on the back of the 1502A. Power requirements are listed in  
Section 3.1, Specifications. The IEC type power cord connects to the back of  
the 1502A. The cord must be plugged in to a grounded outlet. The power  
switch is located at the back of the 1502A.  
When the 1502A is powered on, wait briefly while it initializes. It will then be-  
gin measuring and displaying temperature.  
Because of the quality of the components used in the 1502A, it exhibits nearly  
negligible drift as it warms up. The warm-up drift is typically less than 5 ppm.  
Nevertheless, to ensure the best accuracy and stability, you may want to allow  
the 1502A to warm up for ten minutes before use.  
Accurate measurement requires that the probe be connected properly to the in-  
put and the correct probe characterization set.  
4.3  
Connecting the Probe  
The RTD or SPRT probe connects to the back of the 1502A using a five-pin  
DIN plug. Figure 1 shows how a four-wire probe is wired to the five-pin DIN  
connector. One pair of wires attaches to pins 1 and 2 and the other pair attaches  
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to pins 4 and 5. (Pins 1 and 5 source current and pins 2 and 4 sense the poten-  
tial.) If a shield wire is present it should be connected to pin 3.  
Probe Connector  
5
4
1
2
3
Shield  
RTD Sensor  
Figure 1 Connecting a four-wire probe  
A two-wire probe can also be used with the 1502A. It is connected by attaching  
one wire to both pins 1 and 2 of the plug and the other wire to both pins 4 and  
5. If a shield wire is present it should be connected to pin 3. Accuracy may be  
significantly degraded using a two-wire connection because of lead resistance.  
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5 Parts and Controls  
Front Panel Buttons  
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Parts and Controls  
5.1  
Front Panel Buttons  
See Figure 2.  
The front panel buttons are used to select units of measurement, access operat-  
ing parameters, and alter operating parameters. The function of each button is  
as follows:  
C/Probe—This button selects units of degrees Celsius. In conjunction with the  
Menu button, it selects the probe parameter menu.  
F/Sample—This button selects units of degrees Fahrenheit. In conjunction  
with the Menu button, it selects the sample parameter menu.  
K/Comm—This button selects units of Kelvin. In conjunction with the Menu  
button, it selects the communication parameter menu.  
Ω/Exit (Cal)—This button selects resistance in ohms. While editing a parame-  
ter, it cancels the immediate operation and skips to the next parameter. If the  
Exit button is pressed for more than one-half second the menu is exited. In  
conjunction with the Menu button, it selects the calibration parameter menu.  
Menu/Enter—This button allows one of the unit/menu buttons to select a  
menu. When editing a parameter, it accepts the new value and skips to the next  
operation.  
L and R —When editing a numeric parameter, these buttons move between  
digits. The selected digit flashes.  
U and D— When editing a parameter, these buttons increase or decrease the  
value of the parameter or a selected digit.  
84.981 C  
C
F
K
W
MENU  
THERMOMETER  
READOUT  
1502A  
PROBE  
SAMPLE  
COMM  
EXIT  
ENTER  
Figure 2 1502A Front Panel  
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5.2  
Rear Panel  
See Figure 3.  
Serial Port - The DB-9 connector is for interfacing the thermometer to a com-  
puter or terminal with serial RS-232 communications.  
Probe Connector - At the rear of the thermometer is the probe connector. The  
probe must be connected for operation.  
Power Switch - The power switch is located on the rear of the thermometer.  
The AC power switch turns the unit on and off.  
AC Power - At the rear of the instrument is the removable power cord that  
plugs into a standard 115 VAC grounded socket. (230 VAC optional)  
IEEE-488 Port (optional) - The GPIB connector is for interfacing the ther-  
mometer to a computer or terminal with IEEE-488 communications.  
IEEE-488  
FLUKE CORPORATION  
HART SCIENTIFIC DIVISION  
POWER  
l
RS-232  
115 VAC  
50/60 Hz 10 W  
PROBE  
NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS  
201811  
Figure 3 1502A Back Panel  
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6 General Operation  
Selecting Units  
6
General Operation  
This section explains basic operation of the 1502A Thermometer.  
6.1  
Selecting Units  
Temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius (indicated with “C”), degrees  
Fahrenheit (indicated with “F”), or Kelvin (indicated with “A” for absolute).  
The resistance of the sensor can also be displayed (indicated with “o” for  
ohms). Simply press the appropriate unit button, C, F, K, or Ω to select the  
units.  
6.2  
Parameter Menus  
Except for unit selection, all functions and operating parameters are accessed  
and edited within the parameter menus. There are four menus: the Probe pa-  
rameter menu, Sample parameter menu, Comm (communication) parameter  
menu, and Cal (calibration) parameter menu. The arrangement of parameters in  
the menus is shown in Figure 4 on page 16.  
Menus are selected by pressing the Menu/Enter button followed by the appro-  
priate menu selection button. The name of the menu will briefly appear on the  
display. For example, the Probe menu is selected by pressing the Menu/Enter  
button (“SEt?” appears on the display) followed by the C/Probe button  
(“ProbE” appears). Selecting the Cal menu requires that you press the  
Menu/Enter button then press the Ω/Exit button and hold it down for at least  
one second.  
The Probe menu contains parameters for selecting the probe characterization  
and setting the characterization coefficients. These parameters are explained in  
Section6.4. The Sample menu contains parameters for setting the filter and ex-  
citation current. These are explained in Sections 6.5 and 6.6. The Comm menu  
contains communication parameters such as the serial baud rate or IEEE-488  
address. These are explained in Sections 7.1 and 7.2. The Cal menu contains  
the calibration parameters. These are explained in Section 8.1.  
6.3  
Menu Lockout  
All menus can be locked out to prevent inadvertently changing parameters. By  
default, only the Cal menu is locked out. The lockout option is accessed in the  
Cal menu (see Section 8.1 “Accessing the Calibration Parameters”).  
If menus are locked out you must enter the correct password (“2051”) to gain  
access. After you select the menu (see the previous section) the display will  
show “PA= 0000” and allow you to change the number to the correct pass-  
word. Use the L and R buttons to move between the password digits and  
the U and D buttons to increase or decrease the value of a digit. Press Enter  
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Menu  
Probe  
Sample  
Comm  
(Cal)  
Set probe type  
Set filter  
Set clock  
Enter password  
Pr= t90  
FI= 4  
11.23.30  
PA= 0000  
Set coefficients  
Set current  
Set time stamp  
Set menu lockout  
Cur= 1.0  
ts= OFF  
LO=CaL  
Set power saver  
Set baud rate  
Set CAL0  
PS= OFF  
2400 b  
-0.0006  
Test conversion  
Set sample period  
Set CAL 100  
100.0000  
00.00.01  
+0.0128  
Set duplex  
Set CAL 400  
duP=FULL  
-0.0011  
Press  
after changing a parameter  
Enter  
Exit  
Set linefeed  
Factory reset  
LF= ON  
rESEt?  
Press  
Hold  
briefly to skip a parameter  
to exit the menu  
Set GPIB address  
Exit  
Add= 22  
Set GPIB EOS  
E= LF  
Figure 4 Parameter Menu Structure  
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6 General Operation  
Selecting the Probe Characterization  
when all the digits are correct. If the password is entered correctly the first pa-  
rameter in the menu will appear.  
6.4  
Selecting the Probe Characterization  
Before the 1502A can measure temperature accurately it must know how to cal-  
culate temperature from the resistance of the sensor. You must select a conver-  
sion type and enter the proper characterization coefficients. There are several  
temperature conversion algorithms available. The one to use depends on the  
type of probe you are using and its calibration. The conversion algorithms use  
coefficients that characterize the sensor. Coefficients are determined when the  
probe is calibrated. SPRTs and PRTs often use the ITS-90 algorithms and are  
provided with ITS-90 characterization coefficients.  
6.4.1  
Setting the Probe Characterization Type  
The probe characterization type and characterization coefficients are set in the  
Probe menu. Press the Menu button (“SEt?” appears), then the C/Probe but-  
ton. The menu name, “ProbE”, will appear briefly then the characterization  
type. The probe characterization types are indicated on the display as follows:  
Pr= t90  
Pr= rtd  
Pr= t68  
ITS-90  
Callendar-Van Dusen  
IPTS-68  
Select the desired probe characterization type using the U and D buttons and  
pressing the Enter button. After the characterization type is selected the char-  
acterization coefficients follow. The coefficients that appear depend on the  
probe type that was selected.  
6.4.2  
Setting the Characterization Coefficients  
Probe characterization coefficients are set within the Probe menu after select-  
ing the probe characterization type. Each coefficient appears with the name of a  
coefficient shown briefly followed by its value. For example,  
A4  
+4.336079  
For some coefficients, you only need to set the digits in the number. Other coef-  
ficients also have a sign as shown above (positive sign appears as “+”). Use the  
L and R buttons to move between the digits (and the sign). The selected  
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digit will flash. Use the U and D buttons to change a digit. Once the sign and  
digits are correct, press Enter to accept the number. If you decide to cancel any  
changes you have made, you may do so by pressing the Ω/Exit button. This  
will immediately skip to the next coefficient.  
If the coefficient also requires an exponent, it will appear after setting the num-  
ber as follows:  
E
-04  
Increase or decrease the exponent using the U and D buttons. Once the expo-  
nent is correct, press Enter to accept it.  
6.4.3  
ITS-90 PRT and Coefficients  
The ITS-90 option is for PRTs calibrated and characterized using the Interna-  
tional Temperature Scale of 1990 equations. The parameters that appear when  
ITS-90 is selected are “R0.01", ”A", “b”, “C”, “d”, “A4", and ”b4". These  
should be set with the corresponding values that appear on the calibration cer-  
tificate for the PRT. The parameter “R0.01" takes the triple point of water resis-  
tance, often labeled ”Rtpw" or “R(273.16K)” on the certificate. Parameters  
“A”, “b”, “C”, and “d” take the an, bn, cn, and d coefficients where n is a num-  
ber from 5 to 11. Parameters “A4" and ”b4" take the a4 and b4 coefficients or  
the a5 and b5 coefficients on the certificate. Any ITS-90 parameter of the  
1502A that does not have a corresponding coefficient on the PRT’s certificate  
must be set to 0.  
The following table shows which parameter to set for each of the coefficients  
that may appear on the certificate. The examples that follow demonstrate how  
to set the ITS-90 parameters for certain cases. (Note: If the certificate has two  
sets of coefficients, one set for “zero-power” calibration and one set for 1 mA  
calibration, use the coefficients for the 1 mA calibration.)  
Table 2 Matching Certificate Values to 1502A ITS-90 Coefficients  
1502A ITS-90 Coefficient  
Certificate Value  
A
a5, a6, a7, a8, a9, a10, or a11  
b
b5, b6, b7, b8, or b9  
C
c6 or c7  
d
d
A4  
b4  
a4 or a5  
b4 or b5  
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Selecting the Probe Characterization  
Example 1:  
A PRT was calibrated to ITS-90 and its calibration certificate states values for  
coefficients Rtpw, a4, b4, a8, and b8. Set the 1502A parameters with values  
from the certificate as follows.  
Table 3 Setting Coefficients Rtpw, a8, b8, a4, and b4  
1502A Coefficient  
Certificate Value  
R0.01  
Rtpw  
a8  
b8  
0
A
b
C
d
0
A4  
b4  
a4  
b4  
Example 2:  
A PRT was calibrated to ITS-90 and its calibration certificate states values for  
coefficients Rtpw, a5 and b5. Set the 1502A parameters with values from the  
certificate as follows:  
Table 4 Setting Coefficients Rtpw, a5, and b5  
1502A Coefficient  
Certificate Value  
R0.01  
Rtpw  
a5  
b5  
0
A
b
C
d
0
A4  
b4  
a5  
b5  
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Example 3:  
A PRT was calibrated to ITS-90 and its calibration certificate states values for  
coefficients R(273.16K), a6, b6, c6, and d. Set the 1502A parameters with val-  
ues from the certificate as follows:  
Table 5 Setting Coefficients R(273.16), a6, b6, c6, and d  
1502A Coefficient  
Certificate Value  
R0.01  
A
R(273.16K)  
a6  
b6  
c6  
d
B
C
D
A4  
b4  
0.0  
0.0  
6.4.4  
Callendar-Van Dusen (RTD) Conversion  
The RTD conversion uses the Callendar-Van Dusen equation:  
t
t
R 1 + α t δ  
1  
t 0  
t < 0  
0
100 100  
r t °C  
=
(
)
[ ]  
3
t
t
t
t
⎞ ⎛  
R 1 + α t δ  
1 β  
1  
⎟ ⎜  
0
⎠ ⎝  
100 100  
100  
100  
The coefficients R0, α, β , and δ can be set by the user. They are indicated as  
r0”, “ALPHA”, “bEtA”, and “dELtA” on the display. The ALPHA coeffi-  
cient is scaled by a factor or 1000 to allow adequate resolution. For IEC-751 or  
DIN-43760 sensors, the coefficients for “r0”, “ALPHA”, “bEtA”, and  
dELtA” should be 100.0, 0.00385055, 1.49979, and 0.1086 respectively.  
Some probes may be provided with A, B, and C coefficients for the  
Callendar-Van Dusen equation in the following form:  
2
R 1 + At + B  
t 0  
t < 0  
(
)
0
r t °C  
=
(
)
[ ]  
R 1 + At + Bt2 + C t 100 t3  
(
)
[
]
0
The A, B, and C coefficients can be converted to α, δ, and β coefficients using  
the following formulas:  
100  
108C  
α = A +100B  
δ = −  
β = −  
A
A +100B  
+1  
100B  
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Selecting the Probe Characterization  
6.4.5  
IPTS-68 Conversion  
The IPTS-68 characterization converts resistance to temperature according to  
the International Practical Temperature Scale of 1968. The applicable coeffi-  
cients are R0 (“r0”), α (“ALPHA”), δ (“dELtA”), a4 (“A4”), and c4 (“C4”).  
You can also select the temperature scale (“SCALE”) as IPTS-68 (“68”) or  
ITS-90 (“90”). Selecting ITS-90 causes the temperature to be adjusted by a  
small amount equal to the difference between the ITS-90 and IPTS-68 tempera-  
ture scales.  
6.4.5.1  
Setting the Characterization Coefficients  
Probe characterization coefficients are set within the Probe menu after select-  
ing the probe characterization type. Each coefficient appears with its name  
shown briefly followed by its value. For example,  
A4  
+4.336079  
For some coefficients, you only need to set the digits in the number. Other coef-  
ficients also have a sign as shown above (positive sign appears as “+”). Use the  
L and R buttons to move between digits (and the sign). The selected digit  
will flash. Use the U and D buttons to change a digit. Once the sign and digits  
are correct, press Enter to accept the number. If you decide you would like to  
cancel any changes you have made, you may do so by pressing the Ω/Exit but-  
ton. This will immediately skip to the next coefficient.  
If the coefficient also requires an exponent, it will appear after setting the num-  
ber as follows:  
E
-04  
Increase or decrease the exponent using the p and q buttons. Once the exponent  
is correct press Enter to accept it.  
6.4.5.2  
Testing the Coefficients  
The 1502A provides a convenient method for testing the coefficients you have  
entered to make sure they have been entered correctly. This is done by calculat-  
ing temperature for given resistances and comparing the results with tempera-  
tures listed on the probe’s calibration report. This conversion test function is  
located at the end of the Probe menu. After setting the coefficients “tESt” ap-  
pears briefly followed by the resistance value. You can change the resistance by  
using the L and R buttons to move between digits and the U and D buttons  
to change a digit. After setting the resistance press Enter. The 1502A will cal-  
culate and display the temperature corresponding to the resistance you entered.  
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Compare this temperature with the temperatures listed on the probe calibration  
report to verify that the coefficients you entered are correct.  
6.5  
Filtering  
While measuring temperature, the readings may appear to vary. This may be  
due to actual variations in temperature or electrical noise internal to the 1502A.  
The filter helps to smooth variations in the measurements and improve resolu-  
tion. The drawback is that filtering tends to slow the response to changes in  
temperature. You can increase the filter time constant to further improve accu-  
racy and resolution or decrease the time constant to reduce the response time.  
You can set it to any value between 0 and 60 seconds. A value of 0 disables the  
filter. The default time constant is 4 seconds.  
To change the filter value, enter the Sample menu. This is done by first press-  
ing the Menu button (“SEt?” appears) then pressing the F/Sample button.  
The display will briefly indicate “SA Par”, then “FILtEr”, then the current  
filter value. Use the U and D buttons to increase or decrease the filter value  
then press Enter. The next parameter in the menu, the current, will then appear.  
6.6  
6.7  
Setting the Current  
You can select one of two options for the probe excitation current: 1.0 mA (de-  
fault) or 0.5 mA. The current is set within the Sample menu. Press the Menu  
button (“SEt?” appears) then press the F/Sample button. The filter value will  
appear. Press Enter to continue. The display will briefly show “CurrEnt”  
followed by the value for the current. You can use the Uand Dbuttons to  
change the value for the current. Press Enter to continue.  
Power Saver  
The power saver feature causes the display to blank after a period of no user ac-  
tivity. The power saver feature can reduce operating current by as much as 100  
mA. While the display is blanked a small illuminated dot appears on the left  
side of the display as an indication that the 1502A is still operating. Pressing  
any button on the front panel restores the display. You can program the power  
saver to activate after a specified period of time from 5 minutes to 60 minutes  
in intervals of 5 minutes. You can also disable the power saver feature com-  
pletely. The power saver is off by default.  
The power saver is programmed in the Sample menu. Press the Menu button  
(“SEt?” appears) then press the Sample menu button. Press Exit twice to skip  
to the power saver parameter. The display will briefly show “PO SA” followed  
by the power saver setting. You can use the U and D buttons to change the  
power saver period (in minutes) or set it to OFF. Press Enter to continue.  
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Serial Interface  
7
Digital Communications Interface  
Remote communications allows an external device, such as a computer, to com-  
municate with the 1502A to obtain measurement data and control its operation.  
Communication is accomplished with various commands issued to the 1502A  
through the RS-232 port or optional IEEE-488 port. A full list of commands is  
given in Section 7.3.  
7.1  
Serial Interface  
The 1502A is equipped with an RS-232 serial port. The RS-232 interface is  
useful for connecting the 1502A to most any microcomputer. The RS-232  
socket is located on the back panel of the 1502A. Wiring of the interface cable  
should be as shown in Figure 5 below. To eliminate noise, the serial cable  
should be shielded with low re-  
sistance between the connector  
(DB-9) and the shield. The pro-  
tocol for RS-232 communica-  
tions is 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,  
and no parity. The RS-232 inter-  
face uses RTS and CTS for flow  
control.  
7.1.1  
Setting the Baud Rate  
The 1502A must be set to the  
same baud rate as the remote  
device. The baud rate of the  
1502A can be set to 1200, 2400,  
4800, or 9600. The default is  
2400. The baud rate is set in the  
Comm menu. Press the Menu  
button (“SEt?” appears) then  
press the K/Comm button. The  
display will briefly indicate  
SErIAL”, then “bAUd” and  
then display the current baud  
rate. Use the U and D buttons  
to increase or decrease the baud  
rate then press Enter. The next  
parameter in the Comm menu,  
Figure 5 Serial Cable Wiring  
the serial sample period, will  
then appear.  
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7.1.2  
Automatic Transmission of Measurements  
The 1502A can be programmed to automatically send measurements to a re-  
mote printer or terminal. The transmission interval is set using the “SA PEr”  
sample period parameter. This is set in the Comm menu after the baud rate pa-  
rameter. The display will briefly indicate “SA PEr” and then display the cur-  
rent sample period. The sample period is specified in hours, minutes, and  
seconds. Setting the sample period to 0 disables automatic transmission of mea-  
surements. Use the L and R buttons to move between digits. The selected  
digit will flash. Use the U and D buttons to increase or decrease the digit.  
When the sample period is set as desired press Enter.  
The sample period can also be set using the “SA” communications command.  
The period can be specified in seconds, in minutes and seconds, or in hours,  
minutes, and seconds. For example, SA=15<EOS> causes the 1502A to trans-  
mit measurements at 15-second intervals. SA=10:00<EOS> causes the 1502A  
to transmit a measurement every ten minutes. SA=2:00:00<EOS> causes the  
1502A to transmit a measurement every two hours. (<EOS> represents the ter-  
mination character which is either a linefeed or carriage return).  
7.1.3  
Time Stamp and System Clock  
The 1502A has a built-in system clock that counts hours, minutes, and seconds  
while the power is on. The clock can be used to time stamp measurement data  
read from the communications interfaces. When the power is switched on the  
clock is set to 00:00:00. You can set the clock to show the actual time-of-day.  
This can be done within the Comm menu. Press the Menu button (“SEt?” ap-  
pears) and then the Comm menu button. The display will briefly show “CLOC”  
then the current clock time in hours, minutes, and seconds. The time is repre-  
sented in 24-hour format with 00 hours meaning 12:00 a.m. and 23 hours  
meaning 11:00 p.m. Use the L and R buttons to move between digits. The  
selected digit will flash. Use the U and D buttons to change the digit. Once  
the digits are correct, press Enter to accept the new time. If you decide not to  
change the time press the Exit button instead.  
The clock can also be set using the “CL” communications command:  
CL=hh:mm:ss <EOS>.  
The time stamp allows you to record the time-of-day with measurements that  
are printed or transmitted to a computer. The given time is the value of the sys-  
tem clock at the time of transmission. An example of time-stamped readings is  
shown below.  
t: 31.787 F 14:04:40  
t: 31.788 F 14:04:50  
t: 31.792 F 14:05:00  
t: 31.793 F 14:05:10  
The time stamp control is also accessed in the Comm menu. Press the Menu  
button (“SEt?” appears) and then the Comm menu button. Press Exit to skip  
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GPIB Interface  
to the time stamp parameter. The display will briefly show “ti Sta” then the  
time stamp state which is either ON or OFF. Use the U and D buttons to  
change the state and press Enter. ON enables transmission of the time stamp  
and OFF disables it.  
The time stamp can also be set using the “ST” communications command. The  
command ST=ON<EOS> enables the time stamp and ST=OF<EOS> disables  
it.  
The clock and time stamp parameters affect the time stamp of data read through  
both the RS-232 and IEEE-488 interfaces.  
7.1.4  
Duplex Mode and Linefeed  
Commands sent to the 1502A through the RS-232 interface are normally ech-  
oed back to the remote device. To disable this feature set the duplex option to  
half instead of full. The duplex parameter is found in the Comm menu after the  
sample period parameter. The display will briefly indicate “dUPL” and then  
display the current duplex setting. Use the U and D buttons to set duplex to  
HaLF” or “FULL” then press Enter.  
Duplex can also be set using the “DU” communications command. The com-  
mand DU=H<EOS> sets duplex to half and DU=F<EOS> sets duplex to full.  
Transmissions from the 1502A through the RS-232 interface are normally fol-  
lowed by a linefeed character (ASCII decimal 10). The linefeed character can  
be disabled by setting the linefeed “LF” parameter to “OFF”. The linefeed pa-  
rameter is found in the Comm menu after the duplex parameter. The display  
will briefly indicate “LF” and then display the current linefeed setting. Use the  
U and D buttons to set linefeed “On” or “OFF” then press Enter.  
The linefeed can also be set using the “LF” communications command. The  
command LF=OF<EOS> disables the linefeed character and LF=ON<EOS>  
enables it.  
7.2  
GPIB Interface  
The 1502A is available with an optional IEEE-488 (GPIB) port. The IEEE-488  
interface is useful when one computer needs to control and collect data from  
many instruments simultaneously. The IEEE-488 connector is located on the  
back panel of the 1502A above the RS-232 connector. To eliminate noise, the  
GPIB cable should be shielded.  
The 1502A is equipped with basic communication capabilities as specified in  
IEEE-488.1. The particular capabilities of the IEEE-488 interface are AH1,  
SH1, T6, L4, DC1 (TE0, LE0, SR0, RL0, PP0, DT0). Refer to “IEEE Std  
488.1-1987". The 1502A can talk and listen and accepts the DCL and SDC  
clear commands. The 1502A does not respond to trigger (GET), serial poll,  
parallel poll, or remote/local commands and is not capable of talk-only mode.  
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7.2.1  
Setting the Address  
The IEEE-488 bus requires that each device has a unique address. The default  
address of the 1502A is 22 but can be changed if necessary. The IEEE-488 ad-  
dress of the 1502A is set within the Comm menu after the serial linefeed pa-  
rameter. (This menu option will not appear if the IEEE-488 interface is not  
installed). Press the Menu button (“SEt?” appears) then press the Comm but-  
ton. The display will briefly indicate “SErIAL”, then “bAUd” and then display  
the current baud rate. Press Enter several times until “IEEE” appears. The dis-  
play will briefly indicate “AddreSS” and then display the current IEEE-488  
address. Use the U and D buttons to change the number then press Enter.  
7.2.2  
Setting the Termination Character  
The 1502A will normally terminate transmissions from the IEEE-488 port with  
a linefeed (newline) character. Some systems may require a terminating car-  
riage return instead. The termination character can be changed if necessary. The  
termination character is set within the Comm menu after the IEEE-488 address  
parameter. (This menu option will not appear if the IEEE-488 interface is not  
installed). The display will briefly indicate “EOS” (end of string) and then dis-  
play the current setting. Use the U and D buttons to change the termination  
character then press Enter.  
7.2.3  
Time Stamp  
Measurement data read from the GPIB interface can be stamped with the  
time-of-day. For instructions on setting the time stamp and system clock see  
Section 7.1.3 above.  
7.3  
Remote Commands  
ASCII commands are used to instruct the 1502A to perform certain actions. Ta-  
ble 6 provides a complete list of commands. These commands can be used with  
either the RS-232 or IEEE-488 interface. All commands sent to the 1502A  
must be terminated with a carriage return or linefeed. Either upper or lower  
case letters are accepted. Commands used to set a parameter are issued with the  
command header, an “=“ character, and the parameter value. For example,  
U=C<EOS> sets the units to Celsius. (The symbol <EOS> represents the termi-  
nation character.) Commands used to request data are issued with only the  
command header. For example, T<EOS> causes the 1502A to return the most  
recent measurement. Basic operations using commands are explained in the fol-  
lowing sub-sections.  
7.3.1  
Measurement Commands  
The following commands relate to reading measurement data.  
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Table 6 Command List  
Command  
Description  
Measurement Commands  
T
read measurement (includes label, unit, and time)  
read measurement value (SCPI compatible)  
read [or set] serial sample period  
select units  
F[ETCH?]  
SA[=[[[hh:]mm:]ss]  
U=C|F|K|O  
ST[=ON/OF]  
CL[=hh:mm:ss]  
read [or set] the time stamp  
read [or set] the system clock  
Probe Characterization Commands  
read [or select] the characterization type  
read [or set] R0 or R(0.01°C) depending on the selected characterization  
PR[=90|68|R|S]  
R0[=<value>]  
AL[=<value>]  
DE[=<value>]  
BE[=<value>]  
A4[=<value>]  
B4[=<value>]  
C4[=<value>]  
An[=<value>]  
Bn[=<value>]  
Cn[=<value>]  
D6[=<value>]  
SC[=68/90]  
read [or set]  
read [or set]  
α
δ
for the Callendar-Van Dusen or IPTS-68 characterization  
for the Callendar-Van Dusen or IPTS-68 characterization  
red [or set]  
β
for the Callendar-Van Dusen characterization  
read [or set] a4 for the ITS-90 or IPTS-68 characterization  
read [or set] b4 for the ITS-90 characterization  
read [or set] c4 for the IPTS-68 characterization  
read [or set] a6, a7, a8, a9, a10, or a11 for the ITS-90 characterization  
read [or set] b6, b7, b8, or b9 for the ITS-90 characterization  
read [or set] c6 or c7 for the ITS-90 characterization  
read [or set] d6 for the ITS-90 characterization  
read [or set] IPTS-68 scale conversion  
CO=<value>  
test resistance to temperature conversion  
Sample Parameter Commands  
FI[=<value>]  
read [or set] filter time constant  
read [or set] probe current  
CU[=<value>]  
PS[=<value.]  
read [or set] the power saver period  
Communication parameter commands  
DU[=F/H]  
read [or set] serial sample duplex mode  
LF[=ON/OF]  
read [or set] serial linefeed  
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Command List Continued  
Command  
Description  
Calibration Commands  
*PA=<password>  
*LO=[=CA|AL]  
*C0[=<value>]  
*C1[=<value>]  
*C4[=<value>]  
*SN[=<value>]  
Miscellaneous Commands  
*VER  
disable password lockout of calibration commands  
read [or set] menu lockout  
read [or set] the 0  
Ω
calibration parameter  
read [or set] the 100  
read [or set] the 400  
Ω
Ω
calibration parameter  
calibration parameter  
read [or set] the instrument serial number  
read model number and firmware version number  
*IDN?  
read manufacturer, model number, serial number, and firmware version number (SCPI  
compatible)  
H
read a list of commands  
7.3.1.1  
Reading Temperature  
The most recent temperature measurement can be read using the following  
command:  
T<EOS> reads the most recent measurement  
The syntax of the response is as follows:  
t:_nnnn.nnn_u  
or  
t:_nnnn.nnn_u_hh:mm:ss  
The _’s represent space characters. The n’s represent the digits of the measure-  
ment value. If fewer digits are needed the leading positions are filled with space  
characters. The u represents the unit which is either ‘C’, ‘F’, ‘K’, or ‘O’ (for  
ohms). The time stamp appears if this option is enabled (see Section 7.3.1.4 be-  
low). The time appears in 24-hour format with two digits each for hours, min-  
utes, and seconds.  
The following SCPI compatible command can also be used to return the most  
recent measurement but without the label and unit.  
FETC?<EOS> or  
FETCH?<EOS> returns the value of the most recent measurement  
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7.3.1.2  
Automatically Transmitting Measurements  
By setting the sample period, the 1502A can be programmed to automatically  
transmit measurements from the RS-232 port at specified intervals. The sample  
period can be set remotely using the commands:  
SA=[[hh:]mm:]ss<EOS> sets the sample period  
SA=0<EOS> disables automatic transmission of measurements  
The value of the sample period can be from 0 seconds to 24 hours. It is not nec-  
essary to give hours or minutes for values in seconds. A value of 0 disables au-  
tomatic transmission of measurements. Following are some example  
commands.  
SA=10<EOS> sets the sample period to 10 seconds  
SA=5:00<EOS> sets the sample period to 5 minutes  
SA=1:00:00<EOS> sets the sample period to 1 hour  
7.3.1.3  
Selecting the Unit of Measurement  
The selected unit is used in displaying measurements on the front panel and in  
reading measurements from the communications interfaces. The following  
commands can be used to select the unit of measurement:  
U=C<EOS> selects Celsius  
U=F<EOS> selects Fahrenheit  
U=K<EOS> selects Kelvin  
U=O<EOS> selects ohms  
7.3.1.4  
Enabling the Time Stamp  
Enabling the time stamp causes the time of the system clock to be transmitted  
along with measurement data. The time stamp can be enabled or disabled using  
the following commands:  
ST=ON<EOS> enables the time stamp  
ST=OFF<EOS> disables the time stamp  
7.3.1.5  
Setting the Clock  
The system clock is set in 24-hour format using the command:  
CL=hh:mm:ss<EOS>  
For example:  
CL=14:24:00 sets the time to 2:24 pm.  
7.3.2  
Probe Characterization Commands  
The following commands relate to reading measurement data.  
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7.3.2.1  
Selecting the Characterization  
The following commands can be used to select the probe characterization and  
coefficients:  
P=90<EOS> selects the ITS-90 characterization  
P=68<EOS> selects the IPTS-68 characterization  
P=R<EOS> or P=S<EOS> selects the standard Callendar-Van Dusen  
characterization  
R0=<value><EOS> sets R0 or R(0.01C) depending on the selected charac-  
terization  
AL=<value><EOS> sets α for the Callendar-Van Dusen or IPTS-68 char-  
acterization  
DE=<value><EOS> sets δ for the Callendar-Van Dusen or IPTS-68 char-  
acterization  
BE=<value><EOS> sets β for the Callendar-Van Dusen characterization  
A4=<value><EOS> sets a4 for the ITS-90 or IPTS-68 characterization  
B4=<value><EOS> sets b4 for the ITS-90 characterization  
C4=<value><EOS> sets c4 for the IPTS-68 characterization  
An=<value><EOS> sets a6, a7, a8, a9, a10, or a11 for the ITS-90 character-  
ization. n is a number from 6 to 11.  
Bn=<value><EOS> sets b6, b7, b8, or b9 for the ITS-90 characterization. n  
is a number from 6 to 9.  
Cn=<value><EOS> sets c6, or c7 for the ITS-90 characterization. n is 6 or  
7.  
D6=<value><EOS> sets d6 for the ITS-90 characterization  
SC=69<EOS> or SC=90<EOS> sets the temperature scale for the  
IPTS-68 characterization  
7.3.2.2  
Testing the Characterization  
The following command can be used to test the probe characterization:  
CO=<value><EOS> returns a temperature calculated from resistance  
The 1502A will respond with a temperature value computed from the given re-  
sistance value. The temperature is given in the currently selected unit. As an ex-  
ample, if the Callendar-Van Dusen characterization is selected with IEC-751  
coefficients and the selected unit is Celsius, sending this command with a resis-  
tance value of 138.5 will return a temperature value of 100.0°C.  
7.3.3  
Sample Commands  
The following commands ralate to the measurement process.  
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7.3.3.1  
Setting the Filter  
The filter helps to reduce variations in the measurements. The filter can be set  
remotely using the command:  
FI=<value><EOS> sets the filter time constant  
FI=0<EOS> disables the filter  
The value is the filter time constant in seconds. It must be between 0 and 60 in-  
clusive. A value of 0 disables the filter.  
7.3.3.2  
7.3.3.3  
Setting the Probe Current  
The probe excitation current can be set remotely using the commands:  
CU=1<EOS> sets the current to 1 mA  
CU=.5<EOS> sets the current to 0.5 mA  
Setting the Power Saver  
Activating the power saver can conserve power. The power saver causes the  
display to blank if no front panel buttons are pressed for a given number of  
minutes. The power saver can be set using the commands:  
PS=<value><EOS> sets the power saver time in minutes  
PS=0<EOS> or PS=OF<EOS> disables the power saver  
The value is the power saver time-out period in minutes. It must be between 0  
and 60 inclusive. It is automatically rounded to a multiple of five minutes. A  
value of 0 or OFF disables the power saver.  
7.3.4  
Communication Commands  
The following commands relate to external communications.  
7.3.4.1  
Setting the Duplex Mode  
When the RS-232 duplex mode is set to FULL all commands received by the  
1502A from the RS-232 port are echoed back. Setting the mode to HALF dis-  
ables the echo. The duplex mode can be set remotely using the commands:  
DU=F<EOS> sets duplex to full  
DU=H<EOS> sets duplex to half  
7.3.4.2  
Setting the Linefeed Option  
When the RS-232 linefeed option is enabled any data transmitted from the  
RS-232 port is terminated with a carriage return and a linefeed. Disabling the  
linefeed sets the termination to carriage return only. The linefeed option can be  
set remotely using the commands:  
LF=ON<EOS> enables linefeed  
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LF=OF<EOS> disables linefeed  
7.3.5  
Calibration Commands  
The following commands are used in calibrating the instrument.  
7.3.5.1  
Entering the Password  
In order to set the calibration parameters the password must be issued first. The  
following command enables access to the calibration parameters:  
*PA=2051<EOS> enables the calibration commands  
Calibration parameters can be locked out again by sending *PA=0 or by cycling  
the power.  
7.3.5.2  
7.3.5.3  
Setting the Menu Lockout  
The following commands can be used to select the menu lockout options:  
*LO=CA<EOS> locks out only the calibration menu  
*LO=AL<EOS> locks out all menus  
Setting the Calibration Coefficients  
The instrument calibration coefficients are used to maintain the resistance mea-  
surement accuracy of the 1502A. These coefficients must not be changed ex-  
cept by a qualified technician during the calibration of the 1502A. The  
following commands can be used to set the instrument calibration coefficients:  
*C0=<value><EOS> sets the calibration parameter CAL0  
*C1=<value> <EOS> sets the calibration parameter CAL100  
*C4=<value><EOS> sets the calibration parameter CAL400  
7.3.5.4  
Setting the Serial Number  
The following command is used to set the serial number of the 1502A:  
*SN=<value><EOS> sets the instrument’s serial number  
7.3.6  
Other Commands  
Remaining commands are described below.  
7.3.6.1  
Instrument Identification  
The following command returns the model number and firmware version  
number:  
*VER<EOS> returns the model and firmware version numbers  
The syntax of the response is as follows:  
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ver.mmmmm,v.vv  
The m’s represent digits of the model number. The v’s represent the digits of  
the firmware version number. As an example, if the version number was 1.10  
the response would be “ver.1502A,1.10".  
The following IEEE-488.2 and SCPI compatible command can be used to read  
the manufacturer, model number, serial number, and firmware version number.  
*IDN?<EOS> returns identification data for the instrument  
The syntax of the response is as follows:  
HART,1502A,<serial number>,v.vv  
The v’s represent the digits of the firmware version number. As an example, if  
the serial number was 6A1202 and the version number was 1.10 the response  
would be “HART,1502A,6A1202,1.10".  
7.3.6.2  
Reading a List of Commands  
The following command returns a list of commands:  
H<EOS>  
or  
HELP<EOS> returns a list of commands  
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Accessing the Calibration Parameters  
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Calibration Procedure  
The 1502A uses a three-point calibration scheme with a quadratic polynomial  
correction function to maintain the accuracy of its resistance measurement. The  
three calibration points are at 0Ω, 100Ω, and 400Ω. Three calibration pa-  
rameters determine the correction function: CAL0, CAL100, and  
CAL400. The CAL0 parameter sets the correction at 0Ω resistance (but  
does not affect the correction at 100Ω). The CAL100 parameter sets the  
correction at 100Ω resistance (but does not affect the correction at 0Ω).  
The CAL400 parameter sets the correction at 400Ω resistance (but does  
not affect the correction at 0 and 100Ω). Adjusting the calibration param-  
eters directly affects the measurement at the specific resistances. For  
example, increasing the CAL100 parameter by 0.005 increases the  
measured value at 100Ω by 0.005Ω.  
8.1  
Accessing the Calibration Parameters  
The calibration parameters are accessed in the Cal menu. The calibration pa-  
rameters are protected by requiring the correct password to access them. Press  
the Menu button, “SEt?” appears. Press the Ω/Exit button and hold it down  
for one second, “CAL” appears briefly. The display will show “PA= 0000” and  
allow you to change the number to the correct password. You must enter the  
password (“2051”). Use the L and R buttons to move between the password  
digits and the U and D buttons to increase or decrease the value of a digit.  
Press Enter when all the digits are correct. If the password is entered correctly  
the first parameter in the calibration menu will appear.  
The first parameter in the Cal menu is the lockout control parameter, indicated  
on the display as “LOCOUt”. This parameter has two options, “CAL” and  
ALL”. “CAL” (default) locks out the calibration menu only. “ALL” locks out  
all menus and access to any menu requires the correct password. Use the L  
and R buttons to select the lockout option and press Enter to continue. The  
instrument calibration parameters follow.  
The calibration parameters appear with the name shown briefly then the value.  
You can change the sign and digits of each parameter. Use the L and R but-  
tons to move between digits and the U and D buttons to increase or decrease  
the value of the digit. Press Enter to save the new value.  
The last parameter in the Cal menu is the factory reset function. This can be  
used to clear the internal memory and reset all parameters to the defalut values.  
This is intended to be used only at the factory.  
The calibration parameters can also be set using remote commands through the  
RS-232 or IEEE-488 interface. The *PA=<password><EOS> command must  
be used first, using the correct password (“2051”), to enable access to the cali-  
bration parameters. Lockout protection is automatically set by cycling the  
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power. The *C0=<value><EOS>, *C1=<value> <EOS>, and  
*C4=<value><EOS> commands can be used to set the values of the CAL0,  
CAL100, and CAL400 parameters respectively.  
8.2  
Calibration Procedure  
Calibration requires four-wire 100Ω and 400Ω resistors of 6.25 ppm uncer-  
tainty and a 0Ω resistor (or short). For verification, 25Ω and 200Ω resistors of  
10 ppm accuracy are also required. The resistors are connected to the input the  
same way probes are. The calibration procedure is as follows:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Connect a 0Ω resistor to the input and measure its resistance. Note the  
average error in the measurement. Adjust the CAL0 parameter by sub-  
tracting the measured error. For example, if the input is exactly 0.0000Ω  
and readout shows –0.0011Ω, the CAL0 parameter should be adjusted  
by adding 0.0011 to it.  
Connect a 100Ω resistor to the input and measure its resistance. Note the  
average error in the measurement. Adjust the CAL100 parameter by sub-  
tracting the measured error. For example, if the input is exactly  
100.000Ω and the readout shows 100.029Ω, the CAL100 parameter  
should be adjusted by subtracting 0.029 from it.  
Connect a 400Ω resistor to the input and measure its resistance. Note the  
average error in the measurement. Adjust the CAL400 parameter by sub-  
tracting the measured error. For example, if the input is exactly  
400.000Ω and the readout shows 399.991Ω, the CAL400 parameter  
should be adjusted by adding 0.009 to it.  
Verify the accuracy at 0Ω, 25Ω , 100Ω, 200Ω, and 400Ω. The accuracy  
should be within the short-term accuracy limits given in the  
specifications.  
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9 Maintenance  
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Maintenance  
The calibration instrument has been designed with the utmost care. Ease  
of operation and simplicity of maintenance have been a central theme in  
the product development. Therefore, with proper care the instrument  
should require very little maintenance. Avoid operating the instrument in  
an oily, wet, dirty, or dusty environments.  
If the outside of the instrument becomes soiled, it may be wiped clean  
with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use harsh chemicals on the  
surface which may damage the paint or the plastic of the outside shell.  
If a hazardous material is spilt on or inside the equipment, the user is re-  
sponsible for taking the appropriate decontamination steps as outlined by  
the national safety council with respect to the material.  
If the mains supply cord becomes damaged, replace it with a cord with  
the appropriate gauge wire for the current of the instrument. If there are  
any questions, call an Authorized Service Center for more information.  
Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except those rec-  
ommended by Hart, users should check with an Authorized Service Cen-  
ter to be sure that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.  
If the instrument is used in a manner not in accordance with the equip-  
ment design, the operation of the thermometer may be impaired or safety  
hazards may arise.  
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10 Troubleshooting  
10  
Troubleshooting  
In case you run into difficulty while operating the 1502A, this section provides  
some suggestions that may help you solve the problem. Below are several situa-  
tions that may arise followed by possible causes of the problem and suggested  
actions you might take.  
Incorrect Temperature Reading  
While attempting to measure temperature the display shows an incorrect value.  
If the temperature readings seem to be incorrect you should first check to see if  
the resistance is being measured correctly. Select ohms to display resistance. If  
the resistance is incorrect refer to the next subsection for troubleshooting incor-  
rect resistance readings. If the resistance is being measured correctly but the  
displayed temperature value is incorrect consider the following possibilities.  
One or more coefficients are incorrect. This is a common mistake.  
While entering coefficients it is easy to miss a digit or sign. Check all the  
values carefully comparing them with the values on the calibration certifi-  
cate for the probe.  
The selected conversion type is incorrect. Check to make sure the cor-  
rect conversion type (ITS-90, RTD, or IPTS-68) is selected.  
The measurement is out of range. The 1502A may not be able to calcu-  
late temperature accurately if the resistance is outside the valid range. The  
measured resistance may be too low or too high if the actual temperature  
is too low or too high or if there is a problem with the sensor (see below).  
Incorrect Resistance Reading  
While attempting to measure resistance the display shows an incorrect value.  
Consider the following possibilities.  
Poor or incorrect connection of the probe. A common mistake is to  
connect the wires of the probe to the wrong terminals. Check the wiring  
carefully (see Figure 1 on page 12).  
Open, shorted, or damaged sensor or lead wires. Check the resistance  
across the sensor using a hand-held DMM. Also check the resistance be-  
tween common pairs of leads. Check to make sure there is no conductiv-  
ity between any of the leads and the probe sheath. Use a good-quality  
sensor to avoid errors caused by drift, hysteresis, or insulation leakage.  
Electrical interference. Intense radio-frequency radiation near the 1502A  
or the probe can induce noise into the measurement circuits resulting in  
erratic readings. The 1502A is intended to operate in a laboratory environ-  
ment with limited radio-frequency noise. If interference seems to be a  
problem you might try eliminating the source of interference or moving  
the 1502A to a different location. A well-grounded, shielded cable should  
be used for the probe leads.  
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Stem conduction error. The problem may be that the actual temperature  
of the sensor is not what you expect. This is often the result of stem con-  
duction where heat flowing through the stem of the probe to ambient af-  
fects the temperature of the probe. It is very important that immersion  
probes be inserted to an adequately depth into the material being mea-  
sured. Measuring temperature using a surface sensor can be especially  
difficult as the sensor is directly exposed to ambient.  
Error Message at Power Up  
The 1502A reports an error during the power up self-test.  
On power up the 1502A performs a self-test of several of its key components.  
A failure of a component will cause an error message to be displayed such as  
“Err 4”. The possible error messages and their meanings are as follows:  
Err 1Static RAM failure.  
Err 2Nonvolatile RAM failure.  
Err 3Internal data structure error.  
Err 4ADC initialization failure.  
Err 5ADC operation error.  
Generally, each of these conditions require a qualified factory technician to re-  
place a faulty component. Contact the factory for assistance. One possible ex-  
ception might be if a large static discharge nearby disturbs the circuits. Cycling  
the power off and back on again may allow the 1502A to resume normal opera-  
tion. Another might be if the AC source voltage is incorrect, e.g. using 115 V  
when the 1502A is configured for 230 V. Check the source voltage and the  
1502A’s configuration and make sure they agree.  
10.1  
CE Comments  
10.1.1  
EMC Directive  
Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division’s equipment has been tested to  
meet the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC Directive,  
89/336/EEC). The Declaration of Conformity for your instrument lists the spe-  
cific standards to which the unit was tested.  
The instrument was designed specifically as a test and measuring device. Com-  
pliance to the EMC directive is through IEC 61326-1 Electrical equipment for  
measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements (1998).  
As noted in the IEC 61326-1, the instrument can have varying configurations.  
The instrument was tested in a typical configuration with shielded, grounded  
probe and RS-232 cables. Emissions may, in non-typical applications, exceed  
the levels required by the standard. It is not practical to test all configurations,  
as the manufacturer has no control over the probes the user may connect to the  
instrument.  
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CE Comments  
10.1.1.1  
Immunity Testing  
The instrument was tested to the requirements for industrial locations. This al-  
lows the instrument to be used in all types of locations from the laboratory to  
the factory floor. Criterion C was used for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD, IEC  
61000-4-2) and Electric Fast Transit (EFT, Burst, IEC 61000-4-4). If the instru-  
ment is subjected to EFT conditions at 2kV, the instrument may require the user  
to cycle the power to return to normal operation.  
10.1.1.2  
Emission Testing  
The instrument fulfills the limit requirements for Class A equipment but does  
not fulfill the limit requirements for Class B equipment. The instrument was  
not designed to be used in domestic establishments.  
10.1.2  
Low Voltage Directive (Safety)  
In order to comply with the European Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC),  
Hart Scientific equipment has been designed to meet the IEC 1010-1 (EN  
61010-1) and the IEC 1010-2-010 (EN 61010-2-010) standards.  
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