Fluke 700 Operating Manual

Certifications

P Conforms to European Standard EN61010-1, EN61326.

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700P29, 700P30, 700P31

Pressure Modules

Instruction Sheet

Introduction

Fluke Models 700P29, 700P30, and 700P31 Pressure
Modules allow you to measure high pressure with the Fluke
700 Series Documenting Process Calibrators. Read this
sheet before you use the pressure module. This sheet
contains specifications and information about how to avoid
personal injury and damage to the pressure module. This
instruction sheet assumes that you know how to use the 700
Series Documenting Process Calibrator. (Refer to the

Manual

if necessary.)

Note

If you are using a Fluke Model 701 or 702 calibrator,
it must have software V1.3 or later to achieve the
specifications in this sheet. See Specifications
note 1.

The pressure module measures pressure using an internal
microprocessor. It receives operating power from and sends
digital information to the 700 Series calibrator.

Box Contents

Pressure module, strap, and instruction sheet.

Caution

Only use with Group 2 Fluids
compatible with Hastelloy C276.

W WARNING

To avoid injury due to the release of high
pressure fluid, use only adapters and fittings
rated to withstand the appropriate pressure.
Ensure that all adapters and fittings are securely
connected.

W WARNING

To avoid a violent release of pressure in a
pressurized system, shut off the isolation valve
and slowly bleed off the pressure before you
attach or remove the pressure module from the
pressure line.

Users

PN 602083 (English)
August 1996 Rev.3, 10/02

1995-2002 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA

Avoiding Mechanical Damage

To avoid damaging the pressure module, never apply more
than 10 ft.-lb. of torque between the pressure module fitting
and the body of the module. Always apply appropriate torque
between the pressure module fitting and connecting fittings
or adapters. Figure 1 shows the correct and incorrect ways
to use a wrench when applying torque to the pressure
module fitting.

Pressure Calibration Kit

The Fluke 700PCK Pressure Calibration Kit makes it possible
to calibrate pressure modules at ambient temperature with a
precision pressure calibrator or dead weight tester. The
accuracy of the dead weight tester or pressure calibrator
must be significantly better than the pressure module
specification. A 386 or better PC and Windows® 3.1 or later
are required. The kit is an optional accessory available from
your distributor or Fluke.

RANGE

100 kPa

1 bar

Figure 1.

Avoiding Overpressure Damage

Applying pressure in excess of the BURST PRESSURE
specified on the pressure module can destroy the pressure
module. Burst pressure is 2X full scale for the 700P29 and
700P30, and 1.5X full scale for the 700P31.

Avoiding Corrosion Damage

To avoid damaging the pressure module from corrosion, use
it only with a medium that is compatible with Hastelloy C276.

Recommended Measurement Technique

For best results, it is recommended that the module be
pressurized to full scale and then vented to zero pressure
(atmosphere) prior to zeroing and making measurements
with the 700 Series calibrator.

Table 1. Specifications

Model

4

Range

2

Reference Uncertainty

(23 ° ± 3 °C)

Performance Test

If you need to check that the pressure module meets its
accuracy specification, use a dead weight tester or suitable
pressure calibrator. The accuracy of the dead weight tester or
pressure calibrator should be significantly better than the
pressure module specification. Proceed as follows to verify
that a pressure module is operating within specification:

1. Read the pressure value with no externally applied
pressure to make sure the 0% of scale is correct. When
reading the pressure with a 700 Series calibrator, press
the CLEAR (ZERO) key to remove any zero offset.

Note

The pressure zero function is available on Fluke 701
and 702 calibrators with V1.3 or later software.
Contact a Fluke Service Center to upgrade your
V1.0, V1.1, or V1.2 calibrator.

2. Connect the pressure module to a dead weight tester.

3. Set the dead weight tester to 20% of the pressure

module’s full scale value.

4. Make sure the reading agrees with the dead weight
tester value within the specification in Table 1.

5. Set the dead weight tester to 40, 60, 80, and 100% of
full scale and compare the respective readings.

6. If temperature sensitivity is of concern, repeat steps 1
through 5 at various controlled temperatures.

1

(% of full span)

Stability

(1 Year)

Temp

(0 ° to 50 °C)

Total Uncertainty

3

700P29 0 to 3000 psi

0 to 20680 kPa
0 to 207 bar

700P30 0 to 5000 psi

0 to 34500 kPa
0 to 345 bar

700P31 0 to 10000 psi

0 to 69000 kPa
0 to 690 bar

1. Use of pressure zero funct i on i s required to achieve these spec i fications. Contact a Fl uke Service Center to upgrade your Fluke 701 or 702 V1.0,
V1.1, or V1.2 Calibrator.

2. Available pressure units (psi, kPa, bar, inHg, mm Hg, inH

3. Accuracy specifications apply for 1 y ear f or 0 to 100% of full span from 0 to 50 °C. Typical uncertainty i s 1% of full span from -10 °C to 0 °C.

4. Maximum non-destructi ve pressure: 2X maximum rated pressure for P29 and P30, 1.5X f or P31.

5. Specifications reflect a confidence interval of 95%.

0.050% 0.010% 0.020% 0.080%

0.050% 0.010% 0.020% 0.080%

0.050% 0.010% 0.020% 0.080%

0, ftH20, kg/cm2, mmH20) are determined by the calibrator bei ng us ed.

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