Time Electronics 1048 Voltage-Current-Loop Calibrator - Manual (Page 3)

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Introduction
The 1048 is a current, voltage, and loop calibrator that meets the needs of R&D labs and
process control engineers. It provides source and measure functions in three current and
voltage ranges, plus a transmitter simulator/sink function. Accuracy is 0.02% of span and it
has 4.5 digit (0.005% of span) resolution.
Output modes include steps and ramps. No menus to learn, just switches and buttons. A
multi-turn potentiometer controls coarse output adjustment while increment/decrement
buttons are provided for fine control. The source output can be reversed (+/-) and zeroed at
the flick of a switch. The front panel features a large easy-to-read 4.5 Digit LCD display that
auto-ranges to allow the ranges to be extended by 10% above the normal 0.2/2.0/20 full
scale. Manual reset of the ramp function is also provided for quick restore.
The unit is powered by a PP3 (Alkaline) battery that lasts approximately 15 hours.
Continuous operation in the current mode will shorten the battery life. The unit will indicate
‘Low Battery’ when the battery needs changing.
When used as a source the output can be zeroed and reversed to enable the calibration of
centre-zero type voltage or current instruments e.g. –10V to 0 to +10V.
If the unit is not operated for approximately 15 minutes, it will automatically power down to
conserve battery life. If required this feature can be disabled in the user set-up.
The unit is constructed in a rugged pocket size hard ABS case and supplied with leatherette
carrying pouch. Leads can be stored in the pouch.
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Source Mode
Receiving instrument
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Measure Mode
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Sensor
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Pow er Supply
2 w ire transducer/transmitter
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Sink Mode (transmitter simulator)
Controller
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Sensor
Measure & Power Mode
2 w ire transducer/transmitter