Measure / Record: nVision Reference Recorder

Intrinsically Safe Reference Pressure Recorder!

Reference Pressure Recorder

CE Declaration of Conformity ATEX EC Declaration of Conformity IECEx Certificate of ConformityDNV Certificate

Accurate enough to replace a deadweight tester
Rugged enough to sit in 3 feet of water
Portable enough to complete calibrations anywhere

  • Gauge / Absolute Pressure Datalogger to 
    15 000 psi / 1000 bar / 100MPa
  • Differential Pressure with up to 0.025% of reading accuracy 
  • Switch, Voltage, Current, and Temperature
  • 500 000 data points - 10 readings per second from 2 modules

There's never been anything like this!

  • Uses our new CPF hose and fitting system for fast leak free connections
  • Displays live data graphically - no PC required 
  • Connects to a PC to view live readings or export to tamper proof digital records
  • Compensates accuracy for temperature effects from -20 to 50°C
  • Includes a calibration certificate with test data at 5 different temperatures from an A2LA accredited laboratory

 

NEW: Remote Recording now available! Download the latest CrystalControl (1.8) here.

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Applications

*Not recommended for oxygen service.

  • Calibrate pressure transducers, switches, transmitters and gauges
  • Calibrate natural gas correctors and flow computers
  • Pressure relief valve testing
  • Field datalogging of pressure and temperature
  • Record water hammer events
  • Leak testing with simultaneous graphing of pressure and temperature
  • Temperature monitoring and recording
  • Pass/fail events for pressure bearing vessels such as gas cylinder, flow meter, etc.
  • Start and stop recording runs remotely from CrystalControl

 

Included with every new nVision Reference Pressure Recorder is an A2LA accredited calibration certificate with test data recorded at 5 different temperatures - proving that it meets published specifications over the entire operating range. You won't get this kind of detailed report anywhere else!

How-To Documents and Application Notes

HT-001 Self Signed Digital ID - How to create, send, and import a digital signature file.

AN-005 Signed PDF in CrystalControl - How to create a signed PDF in CrystalControl.

 


Specifications

 

Specifications include all effects of linearity, hysteresis, repeatability, temperature, and stability for one year.

 

Backlit Display
Description: 255 x 160 pixel graphical display with integrated backlight.
Display rate: selectable up to 10 readings per second.

Power
AA Battery Module: Four size AA (LR6) batteries; alkaline batteries.
Battery life: 200 hours typical.
Ultra Low Power Mode: 30 days typical.
Note: Chassis can be powered remotely by the mini-USB connector on the side of the product
WARNING: Do not use USB interface in a hazardous atmosphere. 

Temperature
Operating & Compensated: -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F)1.
Storage: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F).
1No change in accuracy over operating range for all modules. Pressure sensor must be zeroed to achieve rated specification.

Humidity
< 95% RH, non-condensing

IP Rating
IP67 (1m immersion for 30 min) per IEC 60529 

Enclosure
Impact resistant injection molded housing compatible with common industrial fluids, including Skydrol.
Weight: 680g (1.5 lbs), including one pressure sensor, AA battery module, and protective boot.

 Intrinsic Safety
CE Declaration of ConformityATEX EC Declaration of ConformityIECEx Certificate of Conformity
II 1 G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga - or - II 1 G Ex ia IIB T3 Ga
Rating subject to battery type used.

ATEX Sira 09ATEX2008X
IECEx SIR09.0053X

Pressure Connections
Crystal CPF System: Medium Pressure Female (MPF) (1/4" medium pressure tube system with 7/16-20 threads).
Fitting interfaces with the Crystal Pressure Fittings (CPF) System; finger tight to 10,000 PSI from  -20 to 50°C. System can interface wrench-tight with non-CPF 1/4" medium pressure fitting, adapter, and piping system: HIP LM4 & LF4 Series, Autoclave Engineers SF250CX Male and female series.

Media Compatibility
Liquids and gases compatible with 316 stainless steel.

 

Pressure Measurement 

Pressure Ranges

Pressure Accuracy

30% to 100% of Full Scale: ±(0.25% or Reading), ±(0.05% of Reading), ±(0.1% of Reading)
0 to 30% of Full Scale: ±(0.0075% of Full Scale), ±(0.015% of Full Scale), ±(0.03% of Full Scale).
Vacuum, for 300 PSI and lower pressure modules: ±(0.06% of Full Scale*, typical), 

* Full Scale = -14.5 PSIG (not recommended for continuous use below -14.5 PSIG)


Gauge Pressure Accuracy

  Absolute Pressure Accuracy

 

Differential Pressure Accuracy (Tare Mode with Equalizing Valve)

 

  

Temperature Measurement: RTD Module (P/N: RTD100)

Supports Pt100 RTD or PRT (100 Ohms at 0°C Resistance Temperature Detector) sensors conforming to DIN/IEC 60751 (or IEC751) with US, Euro and Lab calibration curves. Each RTD 100 comes with P/N 3953 RTD Connection Kit.

Resistance Input

 
Range

0 - 400 Ohm range for use with 100 Ohm PRTs

Resolution

0.01Ω

Accuracy

±(0.015% of Reading + 0.02 Ω)

Display

°C, K, °F, R, Ω

TCRs

0.003850 Ω/Ω/°C (IEC 60751), 0.003911 Ω/Ω/°C (US Industrial Std), 0.003926 Ω/Ω/°C

Wiring 2-, 3-, 4-wire support

 

Current, Voltage & Switch Test: mA/V Module (P/N: MA20)

Intended for use with a 4-20mA loop measurement. This module is also capable of measuring 24VDC supply voltages. Additionally the module has an auxiliary fixed output for use in switch open/closure testing. Each MA20 module comes with P/N 3952 test lead kit.

mA (Current) Input

 
Accuracy

±(0.015% of Reading + 0.002 mA)

Range

0 - 55 mA

Max Allowable Current     93.3 mA
Resolution

0.001 mA or 0.00%

Note: Inputs protected by resettable fuse
Units

mA, % 4-20, % 10-50

Input Resistance

< 17.2 Ω

Voltage Burden

< 0.35 V

HART Resistance

250 Ω 

Voltage Input

 
Accuracy

±(0.015% of Reading + 0.002 VDC)

Range

0 - 28 VDC

Max Allowable Voltage     30 VDC
Resolution

0.001 VDC

Switch Detection 

 
State

Dry Contact

WARNING: Never install two (2) MA20 modules simutaneously.  This configuration may permanently damage your nVision. 

 

 


Software

Part No.

 
CrystalControl

Free Software, Communicate, Configure, Data Log, and Update your nVision product

CrystalControl 1.8   12-Feb-13
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Fixed duplicate samples in recorded data
* Increased stability of temperature readings
* Added feature to maintain user settings during upgrade
 

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CrystalControl 1.7   07-Apr-12
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Added Remote Recording feature
* Fixed 49.7 day hardware reset
* Fixed recording of data only from enable screens
* Fixed incorrect screen order updating


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CrystalControl 1.6   07-Mar-12
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Added Ultra-Low Power Mode for long battery life when logging rate is ≥ 1 reading per minute
* Disabled power button to enter low power mode during recording
* Disabled low power mode for the nVision Lab version
* Fixed graphing error for logging runs of less than eight points
* Fixed differential temperature graph calculation error
* Fixed differential resolution of the numeric graph pointer
* Fixed updating of the pressure unit in the BARO graph screen


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CrystalControl 1.5b   15-Nov-11
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Fixed "Image format not recognized" installation erorr on Windows XP
* Improved numeric pressure reading response


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CrystalControl 1.5   21-Aug-11
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Added Custom Start-Up Screen.
* Added Data Point Counter Screen.
* Added Graphical BARO vs. Upper and BARO vs. Lower Screens.
* Added support for turning off all screens associated with a module.
Added support for 55mA range (MA20+).
* Added export of user span and offset for mA and VDC.
Improved rate calculation methodology.
* Improved viewing summary screens through the use of navigation buttons.

DataViewer Screen Improvements / fixes
* Added export to PDF and signed PDF support.


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CrystalControl 1.4b   21-Feb-11
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Corrected resolution on the offset for mA, VDC, and BARO.

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CrystalControl 1.4a   24-Jan-11
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Eliminates incorrect "corrupted firmware" message when connecting to an nVision without the battery pack installed.

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CrystalControl 1.4   6-Jan-11
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Enter custom run ID tags before recording.
* BARO module support for absolute pressure measurement.
* Moved calibration on/due date and userspan to protect against changes. 
* Enabled NL-LAB firmware update capability.

DataViewer Screen Improvements / fixes
* Custom run tag labels.  
* Stores previous run data for fast loading.
 

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CrystalControl 1.3   11-Aug-10
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Enable/disable screens on chassis.
* Reorder screens on chassis.
* Select new HOME screen on chassis.
* Display total recording time for selected logging rate and selected screens.
* New averaging screens with timer.
* Improved battery life 10 - 15 %.

DataViewer Screen Improvements / fixes
* Download/graph/export differential and average measurement.
* Highlights selected items.
* Selectable data type for left and right graph scale.
* Option to match left and right graph scales.

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CrystalControl 1.2b   12-May-10
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Resolved the DataViewer progress bar not updating for short runs that was introduced in version 1.2a.

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CrystalControl 1.2a   21-Apr-10
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Improved data downloading.

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CrystalControl 1.2   17-Mar-10
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 is required. 

General Improvements / fixes
* Enabled MA20 support including Switch Test Calibration Wizard.
* Enabled NL-LAB support.
* Enabled Differential Measurement support.

DataViewer Screen Improvements / fixes
* Resolved regional numerical settings in Excel export.
* Resolved elapsed time over 24 hours resetting to 0 hrs on Excel exported data.

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CrystalControl 1.1a   12-Jan-10
General Improvement / fixes
* Fixed gauge detection on systems with only Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 installed.

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CrystalControl 1.1   4-Dec-09
General Improvements / fixes
* Improved chassis and module connectivity and recognition
* Implemented chassis and module firmware updating in Tools menu.
* Enable/disable/notify for automatic firmware and software updates.
* Enable reverting of older firmware versions.
* Manually add firmware for updating.
* Set export data locations for excel template and data save location.
* Modified the export templates for easier reading.
* Resized application to work on netbook display resolution of 1024 x 576.

DataViewer Screen Improvements / fixes
* Reverse ordered the recording runs to have most recent on top
* Improved data downloading and viewing
* Selectable Date/Time formats for graphing and exporting
* Simplified right click options
* Enable/disable module to be graphed
* Added graphing of User Defined Unit and original unit instead of the default psi
* Added Comma Separated Text Format (.csv , .txt) to data exporting

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CrystalControl 1.0   26-Jun-09
* Initial Release

 

 


Accessories

Part No.

 
4087

Soft Carrying Case; durable, padded case with separate pockets for your nVision and accessories.  Included

3985 Protective Boot; blue, Skydrol Resistant.  Included
3951 6' [1.8m] USB A to mini USB B Cable for nV Chassis  Included
WARNING:
Do not use USB interface within a hazardous atmosphere.
3952

Test Lead Kit; two 6' [1.8m] 2mm banana jack test leads with multi-purpose clip.  Included with MA20 module

3953

RTD Connection Kit; one IP67 terminal block connector (RTD Module not included)    

4126 RTD,  3-wire Single, Std temp RTD, Pt/385/Class B, 0.12% accuracy ,100 ohm, 4” x 3/16" diameter, 316SS probe, Leads for 3-wire RTD with Single Sensor, Spring Transition, Teflon Insulated, stranded leads,  Length= 48 in.
4623-1 RTD,  3-wire Single, Std temp RTD, Pt/385/Class B, 0.12% accuracy ,100 ohm, 4” x 3/16" diameter, 316SS probe, Leads for 3-wire RTD with Single Sensor, Spring Transition, Teflon Insulated, stranded leads,  Length= 13 ft.
4623-3 RTD,  3-wire Single, Std temp RTD, Pt/385/Class B, 0.12% accuracy ,100 ohm, 4” x 3/16" diameter, 316SS probe, Leads for 3-wire RTD with Single Sensor, Spring Transition, Teflon Insulated, stranded leads,  Length= 20 ft.
4491 RTD,  3-wire Single, Std temp RTD, Pt/385/Class B, 0.12% accuracy ,100 ohm, 4” x 4 mm diameter, 316SS probe, Leads for 3-wire RTD with Single Sensor, Spring Transition, Teflon Insulated, stranded leads,  Length= 4 m.
4623-2 RTD,  4-wire Single, Std temp RTD, Pt/385/Class A3, 0.03% accuracy ,100 ohm, 4” x 1/4" diameter, 316SS probe, Leads for 4-wire RTD with Single Sensor, Spring Transition, Teflon Insulated, stranded leads,  Length= 60 ft.
4748 RTD,  4-wire Single, Std temp RTD, Pt/385/Class B, 0.12% accuracy ,100 ohm, 6” x 3/16" diameter, 316SS probe, Leads for 4-wire RTD with Single Sensor, Spring Transition, Teflon Insulated, stranded leads,  Length= 48 in.

RTD Style

 Please contact the factory for other RTD types.


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