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RTC-156/157 Dry-block calibrator

RTC-156/157 Dry-block calibrator
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RTC-156/157 Dry-block calibrator

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document is a specification sheet for the RTC-156 and RTC-157 Reference Temperature Calibrators by AMETEK, detailing their features and capabilities in temperature calibration.
Specifications:
  • High Accuracy: Achieves accuracy down to ±0.04°C using external reference sensors with 4-wire True-Ohm-Measurement technology.
  • Stability: Offers excellent stability at 0.005°C.
  • Temperature Range: RTC-156 operates from -30 to 155°C, while RTC-157 ranges from -45 to 155°C.
  • Temperature Homogeneity: Features a unique active dual-zone block for improved temperature homogeneity.
  • Dynamic Load Compensation (DLC): Ensures perfect temperature uniformity, especially when calibrating large or multiple sensors (available in B and C models).
  • USB Communication: Facilitates easy communication and firmware upgrades via USB port.
Features:
  • Intelligent Reference Sensors: JOFRA sensors come with intelligent plugs containing calibration data, enabling plug-and-play functionality.
  • Display: Easy-to-read color VGA display with intuitive navigation and real-time status updates.
  • Multi-hole Insert Kits: Designed to accommodate various sensor sizes without needing multiple inserts.
  • Lightweight Design: Emphasizes portability with a lightweight and easy-to-carry design.
Models:
  • RTC-A: Basic reference temperature calibrator.
  • RTC-B: Includes input for reference sensor, DLC sensor, and sensors-under-test.
  • RTC-C: Includes input for reference sensor and DLC sensor.
Technological Advancements:
  • DLC System: Patent-pending system that enhances temperature uniformity by compensating for sensor load variations.
  • MVI Functionality: Ensures stable temperature control despite power fluctuations.
Software Integration:
  • JOFRACAL Software: Versatile calibration software for temperature and pressure sensors, allowing for both automatic and manual calibrations.
Additional Features:
  • Auto-stepping: Allows programming of up to 20 temperature steps with hold times.
  • Switch Test: Available in model B for testing thermoswitches.
Calibration Routines and Data Management: The JOFRACAL software allows for calibration routines without a personal computer on site, prevents unauthorized changes, and enables data upload for certificate printing. Data can be stored for later analysis, with output formats including PDF and ASCII.
Calibration of Multiple Sensors: The JOFRA RTC series, combined with the ASM (Advanced Signal Multi-scanner), allows for the calibration of up to 24 sensors simultaneously, supporting various sensor types.
Stability and Instrument Setups: The RTC calibrator features a stability indicator and allows users to set stability criteria. Users can store up to ten instrument setups, including temperature units and sensor details.
Silent Operation and SYNC Output: The RTC calibrator can operate silently, with a SYNC output signaling when the instrument is stable.
Hardware Requirements: Requires an Intel 486 processor (Pentium 800 MHz recommended), 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended), and 80 MB of free disk space.
Temperature Range and Accuracy: The RTC-156 and RTC-157 models have specific temperature ranges and accuracies, with external and internal reference sensors providing different levels of precision.
Functional Specifications: Includes RTD reference input, DLC sensor input, and various input types with detailed accuracy and range information.
Physical Specifications: Provides detailed physical specifications, including weight, dimensions, and insert options for the RTC-156/157 models.
Options and Accessories: Various insert options are available for different sensor sizes, and a specially designed carrying case offers optimal protection for sensors.
Standard Delivery: All models come with a mains power cable, a traceable temperature performance certificate, a tool for insertion tubes, JOFRACAL software, a USB cable, rubber cones for insulation plugs, and a manual. Model B includes extra test cables and additional traceable certificates, while Model C includes a traceable certificate for input performance.
Accessories: Lists various accessories, including extra fixtures for sensor grips, thermocouple male plugs, and support rod sets for sensors.
Ordering Information: Customers can choose from different model versions (A, B, C), power supply options, mains power cables, insert types and sizes, and calibration certificates.
Contact Information: Provides contact details for AMETEK offices in the UK, France, Germany, Denmark, USA, India, Singapore, and China.
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Best d ryon the blocks marke t! Reference Temperature Calibrator Model RTC-156 & RTC-157 » High accuracy Down to ±0.04°C using the external reference sensor. 4-wire True-Ohm-Measurement technology is used. » Excellent stability 0.005˚C » Wide temperature range » Improved temperature homogeneity Unique active dual-zone block ensures good temperature homogeneity in the calibration zone Dynamic Load Compensation Perfect temperature uniformity in the insert, even when calibrating large sensors or many sensors at a time. B and C models only » Display indicator Shows the degree of temperature uniformity in the insert when using the new DLC technology. B and C models only » Intelligent reference sensors JOFRA reference sensors are supplied with intelligent plugs, holding the calibration data (coefficients) of the reference sensor. This is a truly plug’n’play calibration system All RTC calibrators communicate via an easy-to-use USB port Best performing dry-block with regard to the EURAMET/cg-13/v.01 guideline for testing of dry blocks ISO 9001 Manufacturer Specification Sheet, SS-RTC-156/157 AMETEK continues to develop new techniques to improve performance, accuracy, convenience and functionality of the well-known JOFRA calibration products. By doing so, we maintain our position as the leading worldwide manufacturers of temperature dry-block calibrators. We are proud to introduce our top model RTC (Reference Temperature Calibrator), which is no exception to the above and even more sophisticated than any existing calibrators. The RTC offers many new fantastic features, such as: • Patent pending DLC, Dynamic Load Compensation system, for perfect temperature uniformity in the insert • Unique intelligent sensors for plug’n’play connection • USB connector for communication • Easy-to-read color VGA display with perfect overview of the actual status • Intuitive, fast and user-friendly navigation • Lightweight and easy to carry around • New functional carrying case design • New multi-hole insert kits covering all the most used sensor sizes • High profile design and the well-known long lasting JOFRA quality The new RTC calibrator comes in three different models – A, B, and C. • RTC-A reference temperature calibrator • RTC-B reference temperature calibrator with input for reference sensor, DLC sensor and sensors-under-test • RTC-C reference temperature calibrator with input for reference sensor and DLC sensor

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Unique temperature performance The RTC series of calibrators provides precision temperature calibration of sensors, whatever the type or format. This is accomplished through an innovative active dualzone heating technology. The JOFRA RTC-series features our well-known active dualzone heating technology. Each heating zone is independently controlled for precision temperature calibration. The homogeneity in the lower part is close to that of a laboratory liquid bath. The lower zone ensures optimum heat dissipation throughout the entire calibration zone. The upper zone compensates for heat loss...

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New multi-hole insert kits Two special multi-hole insert kits have been developed to comply with calibration of almost any sensor diameter without having to buy numerous inserts. Intelligent reference sensors The JOFRA STS-200 intelligent reference sensors as well as the new DLC sensor are all containing all individual calibration data regarding the sensor. The first kit is a metric insert kit consisting of only four inserts covering all diameters from 3 to 13mm. The other is an imperial insert kit consisting of only three inserts covering six different sizes from ⅛” to ½”. All inserts have holes...

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Special designed carrying case SET-Follows-TRUE (model B & C only) AMETEK has designed an all-in-one-handle carrying case. Available on B and C models only, the “SET-Follows-TRUE” makes the instrument tune in until the temperature reading of the external reference “TRUE” meets the desired “SET” temperature. This feature is important when it is critical that the temperature of the calibration zone matches the desired temperature when measured with accurate external reference sensors. We have now made it possible to store both the STS reference sensors and DLC sensors in the carrying case with...

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Enhanced stability JOFRACAL calibration software A stability indicator shows when the RTC calibrator has reached the desired temperature and is stable. The user may change the stability criteria for the external reference and the sensor-under-test quickly and simply. The stability criterion is the user’s security of a correct calibration. A count-down timer is displayed next to the temperature read-out. JOFRACAL is a highly versatile calibration software that is supplied together with the RTC calibrators. The software ensures easy calibration of all kind of temperature sensors, such as RTD´s,...

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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS INPUT SPECIFICATIONS Temperature range All input specifications apply to the dry-block of the calibrator running at the respective temperature (stable plus an additional 20 minute period). RTC-156 @ ambient @ ambient @ ambient RTC-157 @ ambient @ ambient @ ambient All input specifications are valid for RTC-156 and RTC-157. Accuracy with internal reference sensor Note 1: True ohm measurement is an effective method to eliminate errors from induced thermoelectrical voltage DLC sensor input (B & C models only) Type RTD sensor under test input (B model only) minutes minutes...

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Thermocouple input Communication interface (only in Russian versions) RTC-156/157 • Reference Temperature Calibrator

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PREDRILLED INSERTS FOR RTC-156/157 All predrilled inserts have holes for: 4 mm reference sensor • ¼” reference sensor • 3 mm hole for DLC sensor All inserts are supplied with an insulation plug drilled with the necessary holes Spare part no. for predrilled inserts with reference holes Instrument Insert code 1 Sensor diameter Package of the above inserts Spare part no. for predrilled inserts with reference holes Instrument Insert code 1 Package of the above inserts Sensor diameter Note 1: Use the insert code, when ordering a JOFRA standard insert together with the RTC calibrator UNDRILLED INSERTS...

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