Beamex MC6-T combines a state-of-the-art temperature dry block with a built-in multifunction process calibrator and communicator. It offers unmatched versatility by providing calibration capabilities for temperature, pressure, and electrical signals, as well as acting as a multi-bus communicator for fieldbus instruments. Designed for field use, the MC6-T is built to handle varying environmental conditions while maintaining accuracy. Its patented temperature control algorithm ensures fast, efficient heating and cooling without overshoots, improving calibration efficiency.
Benefits
- Versatile Calibration: Capable of temperature, pressure, and electrical calibration in one device.
- Fast and Efficient: Patented technology provides quick heating and cooling, saving time during calibrations.
- Advanced Safety Features: Includes tilt sensor, warning light, and overheat protection for safe operation.
- Automated Documentation: The MC6-T automates calibration tasks and documents data digitally, reducing manual input and improving data accuracy.
Capabilities
- Temperature Generation
- Pressure Measurement: Internal barometric and external pressure modules
- Voltage Measurement: ±1 V and −1…60 VDC
- Current Measurement: ±100 mA (internal or external supply)
- Frequency Measurement: 0…50 kHz
- Pulse Counting: 0…10 Mpulse
- Switch State Sensing: Dry/wet switch
- Built-in 24 VDC Loop Supply: HART impedance or FF/PA impedance
- Voltage Generation: ±1 V and −3…24 VDC
- Current Generation: 0…55 mA (active/passive)
- Resistance Measurement and Simulation: Two simultaneous channels (0…4 kΩ)
- RTD Measurement and Simulation: Two simultaneous channels
- TC Measurement and Simulation: Two simultaneous channels (universal connector/mini-plug)
- Frequency Generation: 0…50 kHz
- Pulse Queue Generation: 0…10 Mpulse
- HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, and Profibus PA Communication
Specification
| Dimensions |
322 mm x 180 mm x 298 mm (12,68″ x 7,09″ x 11,73″) |
| Weight |
MC6-T150: 9.4 kg (20.7 lbs)
MC6-T660: 8.6 kg (18.96 lbs) |
| Display |
5.7” Diagonal 640 x 480 TFT LCD Module |
| Touch Panel |
5-wire resistive touch screen |
| Keyboard |
Membrane keyboard |
| Backlight |
LED backlight, adjustable brightness |
| Power requirements |
230 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 380 W (MC6-T150, 1560 W (MC6-T660)
115 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 380 W (MC6-T150), 1560 W (MC6-T660) |
| Fuse size (MC6-T660) |
230 V: T 8A 250V / 115 V: T 16A 250V |
| Fuse size (MC6-T150) |
230 V: T 3.15A 250V / 115 V: T 3.15A 250V |
| Max. input voltage |
30 V AC, 60 V DC |
| Operating temperature |
0 … 45 °C (32 … 113 °F) |
| Operating humidity |
0 … 90% R.H. non condensing |
| Storage temperature |
-20 … 60 °C (-4 … 140 °F) |
| Computer interface |
USB |
| Calibration certificate |
Accredited calibration certificate |
| Warmup time |
Specifications valid after a 5 minute warmup period |
| Battery type |
Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer, 4300 mAh, 11.1 V |
| Charging time |
Approximately 4 hours |
| Battery operation time |
10 … 16 hours |
| Battery operated functions |
All functions except temperature control and R3 measurement |
| Safety |
Directive 2014/35/EU, EN 61010-1:2010 + A1:2019 + AC:2019-04 |
| EMC |
Directive 2014/30/EU, EN IEC 61326-1:2021 |
| RoHS compliance |
RoHS II Directive 2011/65/EU, EN IEC 63000:2018 |
| Drop |
EN 61010-1:2013 |
| Warranty |
Warranty 3 years, 1 year for battery pack. |
Temperature Specification
| Feature |
MC6-T150 |
MC6-T660 |
| Temperature range at 23 °C (73 °F) |
-30 … 150 °C (-22 … 302 °F) |
50 … 660 °C (122 … 1220 °F) |
|
|
±0.2 °C at 50 °C |
| Display uncertainty with internal reference 1) |
±0.15 °C |
±0.3 °C at 420 °C |
|
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±0.5 °C at 660 °C |
|
|
±0.02 °C at 50 °C |
| Stability 2) |
±0.01 °C |
±0.03 °C at 420 °C |
|
|
±0.04 °C at 660 °C |
|
|
±0.05 °C at 50 °C |
| Axial uniformity at 40 mm |
±0.05 °C |
±0.25 °C at 420 °C |
|
|
±0.40 °C at 660 °C |
|
|
±0.10 °C at 50 °C |
| Axial uniformity at 60 mm |
±0.07 °C |
±0.40 °C at 420 °C |
|
|
±0.60 °C at 660 °C |
| Radial uniformity Difference between borings |
|
±0.01 °C at 50 °C |
|
±0.01 °C |
±0.05 °C at 420 °C |
|
|
±0.08 °C at 660 °C |
| Loading effect with internal reference sensor With 4 pcs 6 mm sensors |
|
±0.02 °C at 50 °C |
|
± 0.08 °C |
±0.08 °C at 420 °C |
|
|
±0.15 °C at 660 °C |
| Loading effect with external 6 mm reference sensor With 3 pcs 6 mm sensors |
|
±0.01 °C at 50 °C |
|
±0.005 °C |
±0.02 °C at 420 °C |
|
|
±0.03 °C at 660 °C |
| Hysteresis |
±0.03 °C |
±0.15 °C |
| Display resolution |
0.001 °C /°F / K |
0.001 °C /°F / K |
| Immersion depth |
150 mm (5.9 in) |
150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Insert outer dimensions |
30 mm (1.18 in) |
24.5 mm (0.96 in) |
| Heating time |
23 to 150 °C: 19 min |
50 to 660 °C: 15 min |
|
-30 to 150 °C: 23 min |
|
|
150 to 23 °C: 17 min |
660 to 50 °C: 35 min |
| Cooling time |
23 to -30 °C: 23 min |
660 to 100 °C: 25 min |
|
150 to -30 °C: 37 min |
|
| Stabilization time 3) |
5 to 10 min |
10 min |
