Fluke P3000 Specifications

P3000 Series

Pneumatic Deadweight Testers

Model P3000

Features

• Pressure ranges from
Vacuum through 2 000 psi
(140 b a r)

• Accuracy better than

0.015 % of reading.
(Increased accuracy option
of 0.0 08 %)

• Gas operated with optional
hand pumps

• Dual vacuum/pressure
models available

• Psi, bar, kgf/cm2, kPa and
MPa ranges available

• Piston/cylinder design
provides stability and
repeatability

• Built-in pneumatic hand
pumps for pressure and
vacuum

• High quality needle valves
provide optimum control

• Mounted spirit level and
adjustable feet

• Test station design with
O-rings eliminates the
need for PTFE tape or
wrenches

• Improved case with spring­loaded latches for hood

• Sturdy weight box with
hinged lid and side
handles for easy transport

The P3000 Series is the culmination
of over 50 years experience in the
production and design of primary pres­sure standards. With features designed
to improve accuracy and performance,
increase reliability and simplify opera­tion these deadweight testers can be
used to calibrate virtually any pressure
sensing device, including transduc­ers, transmitters, gauges or pressure
switches.

Each instrument is supplied with a
detachable lid that makes it neat, com­pact and easily portable. The masses
are stored in a high-quality case with

Technical Data

a self-locking mechanism to protect
them during transit.

All units are provided with an
accredited calibration certificate,
M14X1.5, M20X1.5, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, and
1/2 NPT and BSP female adaptors,
operating fluid (where applicable) and
spare seals.

The piston/cylinder assemblies are
manufactured to the very highest stan­dards and are supplied with accredited
calibration reports with stated instru­mental measurement uncertainties.

Operating principle

Deadweight testers are the primary standard
for pressure measurements. Utilizing the well
proven piston-gauge system consisting of a
vertically mounted, precision lapped piston and
cylinder assembly, accurately calibrated masses
(Force) are loaded on the piston (Area), which
rises freely within its cylinder. These masses
balance the upward force created by the pres­sure within the system.

Instrument base

There are four basic variations in the pneumatic
offering; single pressure, single vacuum, dual
vacuum and pressure, and oil-lubricated pneu­matically driven high-pressure models. Pressure
or vacuum is generated by an external source or
an optional built-in hand pump (standard on the
lower pressure models). The hand pump option
is not available on instruments above 500 psi
(3.5 MPa).

Piston/cylinder assemblies

The piston/cylinder assembly is the heart of
each deadweight tester. They are manufactured
from materials that provide stability, durability,
and low thermal coefficients and distortion. Our
experience and knowledge of piston/cylinder
production and calibration ensure the precision
and performance required for today’s demand­ing calibration requirements.

Masses

Standard masses are series 3 non-magnetic
austenitic stainless steel. Each mass is marked
with the serial number of the instrument and
the nominal pressure value relative to the high­or low-pressure piston, when applicable. The
masses for the vacuum ranges and the optional
fine increment masses are stainless steel and/or
aluminum.

Force

Area

Pressure

Pressure =

Force

Area

Gravity correction

Gravity varies significantly with geographical
location and this variation has a direct effect
on the force of the weights and the accuracy
of the deadweight tester. Each instrument can
be calibrated to local gravity at no extra cost. If
unspecified, instruments will be calibrated to
Standard Gravity at 980.665 cm/s2.

Gas supply

All instruments are fitted with a 1/4 inch NPT
female external supply port for connection to
the gas supply source. A compressed gas bottle
(nitrogen or dry air) fitted with a pressure regu­lator is recommended. Ten percent above the
maximum pressure is required. A built-in hand
pump is available on some models to generate
pressures to 300 psi (2 MPa).

For vacuum requirements, an external
vacuum pump can be connected to the 1/4 inch
port. The built-in hand pump will also generate
up to 90 % vacuum.

PressCal Software

Windows-based software program that allows
users to easily apply all necessary corrections
to enhance the deadweight tester performance.
Calibration details are then stored and/or used
to automatically create a calibration certificate.

The use of PressCal allows for an improved
accuracy of 0.008 %.

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P3000 Series Vacuum and Dual
Vacuum/Pressure Models

The combined vacuum/pressure models are
extremely versatile instruments providing
vacuum through 500 psi (3.5 MPa) capacity in
one unit. An optional built-in hand pump can
be installed to generate vacuum (90 %) through
300 psi (2 MPa).

Pressure PCU

System pressure gauge

P3000 Series Liquid Lubricated Gas
Operated Models

The Models P3031 and P3032 feature an oil
lubricated piston/cylinder assembly, which
ensures that the instrument is less susceptible
to performance issues caused by contamination
of the gas supply or the environment in which
the unit is being operated.

The supply gas, via the deadweight tester
controls, is introduced into the piston/cylinder
chamber. As the gas acts directly on the surface
of the oil, there is a rate-less transfer of pressure
within the system.

The instrument is designed to prevent
inadvertent over-filling of the chamber, thus
avoiding contam­ination of the gas
system. There
is no physical
barrier between
the gas and oil
so there is some
“oil-mist” trans­fer potential.

Vacuum PCU

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Pressure/vacuum

selector valve

Increase/decrease

valves

Cross-sectional illustration of liquid
lubricated piston chamber

Specications

Pressure ranges

Instrumental measurement uncertainty ± 0.015 % of reading (± 0.008 % optional)

Mass and PCU materials of construction

Standard weight material Series 3 non-magnetic austenitic stainless steel

Optional fine increment masses Aluminum

P3011, P3012, P3013, P3022, P3023,
P3025 (V)

P3014, P3015, P3025 (P), P3031,
P3032 (P & V)

General

Test port adaptors M14 X 1.5, M20 X 1.5, 1/8 in, 1/4 in, 3/8 in and 1/2 in NPT and BSP

Weight 11 kg (24 lb)

Dimensions (W x D x H) 440 mm x 300 mm x 215 mm (17.5 in x 12 in x 8.5 in)

Mass set weight (typical) 29 kg (65 lb)

Weight increments

Minimum standard weight increments

P3012, P3022 Pressure 1 inH2O, (5 mbar, 0.5 kPa)

P3013, P3023 Pressure 2 inH2O, (10 mbar, 1 kPa)

P3014, P3015, P3025 Pressure 1 psi, (0.1bar, 10 kPa)

P3031, P3032 1 psi, (0.1bar, 10 kPa)

P3011, P3022, P3023, P3025
Vacuum

Optional fractional weights

P3014, P3015, P3025 Pressure 0.1 psi (10 mbar, 1 kPa)

Built-in hand pumps

Pressure mode Max pressure 300 psi (2 MPa)

Vacuum mode To 90 % vacuum

Operating fluid for liquid lubricated models

55-655 mineral oil. For oxygen clean applications, please consult factory.

Note: For more information on the uncertainty, including the
% reading threshold, please see technical note, "Guide for the
Uncertainty Analysis in Pressure When Using P3000 Series Dead­weight Testers"

Density: 7.8 g/cm

Density: 2.7 g/cm

Piston material Cylinder material Coefficient of

Ceramic Martensitic steel 11 ppm/°C

Tungsten carbide Martensitic steel 16.5 ppm/°C

0.2 inHg (10 mbar, 1 kPa)

3

3

expansion

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Ordering information

Air operated—single PCU

Model

P3012-KPA-P 1.5 to 100 kPa
P3 012-M B A R-P 15 to 1 000 mbar
P3012-INH2O-P 5 to 400 inH2O
P3013-KPA-P 3 to 200 kPa
P3013- MBAR-P 30 to 2 000 mbar
P3013-INH2O-P 12 to 800 inH2O
P3014-BA R-P 0.2 to 10 bar
P3014-KG C M 2 - P 0.2 to 10 kgf/cm
P3014-PSI-P 3 to 150 psi
P3014-KPA-P 20 to 1 000 kPa
P3014-5MPA-P 0.02 to 1 MPa
P3 015 -BAR- P* 0.2 to 35 bar
P3 015 -KG C M2- P* 0.2 to 35 kgf/cm
P3015-PSI-P* 3 to 500 psi
P3015-KPA-P* 20 to 3 500 kPa

P3015-MPA-P* 0.02 to 3.5 MPa

* -P ind icates built-in pump option al.

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Liquid lubricated

Model

P30 31- B A R 1 to 70 bar
P30 31- KGCM2 1 to 70 kgf/cm
P3031-PSI 10 to 1 000 psi
P30 31- K PA 100 to 7 000 kPa
P30 31- M PA 0.1 to 7 MPa
P3032-BAR 1 to 140 bar
P3032-2KGCM2 1 to 140 kgf/cm
P3032-PSI 10 to 2 000 psi
P3032- KPA100 to 14 000 kPa

P3032-MPA 0.1 to 14 MPa

Vacuum operated—
single PCU

Model

P 3 0 11- K PA - P * 3 to 100 kPa
P 3 0 11- M B A R - P * 30 to 1 000 mbar
P3011-INHG-P* 1 to 30 inHg

P3011-MMHG-P* 20 to 760 mmHg

* -P ind icates built-in pump option al.

Air operated—dual PCU

Model Pressure range Vacuum range

P3022-KPA-P* 1.5 to 100 kPa 3 to 100 kPa

P3022-MBAR-P* 15 to 1,000 mbar 30 to 1 000 mbar

P3022-INH20-P* 5 to 400 inH2O 1 to 30 inHg

P3023-K PA- P* 3 to 200 kP 3 to 100 kPa

P3023-MBAR-P* 30 to 2 000 mbar 30 to 1 000 mbar

P3023-INH20-P* 12 to 800 inH2O 1 to 30 inHg

P3025-BAR-P* 0.2 to 35 bar 30 to 1 000 mbar

P3025-KGCM2-P* 0.2 to 35 kgf/cm

P3025-PSI-P* 3 to 500 psi 1 to 30 inHg

P3025 -K PA- P* 0.02 to 3.5 MPa 3 to 100 kPa

P3025 -M PA- P* 0.02 to 3.5 MPa 3 to 100 kPa

* -P ind icates built-in pump option al.

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20 to 760 mmHg

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Options

Built-in pump (where applicable)
Fine Increment Weights (where applicable)
Conversion Weight Set to allow pressure increments in other pressure units

0.008 % Improved Accuracy (PressCal Software)
COMPASS for Pressure Calibration Software

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