BETA FLEX
THE MODULAR, DOCUMENTING CALIBRATOR
The BetaFLEX is the only truly modular calibrator available on the market today. Its capabilities can be altered using the extensive series
of input/output modules that are loadable into two bays at the base of the BetaFLEX calibrator. The modules offer both measurement
and simulation capabilities, permitting the BetaFLEX to meet the requirements of any given situation in the field.
Essentially, this hand-held calibrator is a keypad/display computer and each module is a parameter/range-specific calibrator. This module
selection includes: DC voltage and current, temperature (RTD or thermocouple), frequency and pressure. When repair or recalibration is
needed, only the module that requires attention is temporarily out of service.
Some of the many instruments the BetaFLEX can bring back into spec include: thermocouple transmitters, RTD transmitters, current
isolators, all types of pressure transmitters (level, flow, differential pressure, absolute pressure, compound pressure and vacuum), I/P or
P/I transducers, temperature recorders, data acquisition system i/o scanners, turbine flowmeters and converters.
The flexibility the BetaFLEX provides users is unparalleled. The BetaFLEX is basically whatever type of calibrator a user needs it to
be. Users can even define and install their own custom temperature element curves (both RTD and thermocouple modules support
this capability). Additionally, BetaFLEX automatically documents calibrations as they are performed, creating or updating a plant
instrument database.
The BetaFLEX is designed to interface with the popular calibration software
programs such as MasterCAL, Cornerstone, Honeywell Documint and Fisher
Rosemount AMS as well as other programs with the Field Calibrator Interface
standard. Another exclusive feature of the BetaFLEX is a valuable option
enhancement called BetaSMART — a PCMCIA card slot that allows BetaFLEX to
run programs from special PC cards to communicate with either Honeywell DE
protocol smart transmitters or HART protocol smart transmitters. This BetaFLEX
capability eliminates a separate communicator to adjust the calibration parameters
of the smart instrument being tested making the process more accurate.
The BetaFLEX hand-held unit requires no maintenance and no periodic calibration,
offering many years of trouble-free service. Techs will find that BetaFLEX provides
extended periods of continuous field use, anywhere from 16 to 100 hours,
depending on the modules used.
SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING TEMPERATURE -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) with battery pack
-30 to 70°C (-22 to 158°F) without battery pack
RELATIVE HUMIDITY 0 to 95% non-condensing (operating and storage)
DAMPING FACTOR 0, 2, 5, or 10 seconds running average for any input
DISPLAY 128 x 128 pixel super twist LCD display with LED backlight; Channel 1 and 2
displayed simultaneously in normal display mode with 5-digit resolution
POWER SUPPLY 6V high capacity rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMo) battery pack,
BATTERY LIFE PARAMETER CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME
BETAPORT-P MODULE Any pressure measurement 100 hours
BETAPORT-D MODULE Any DC measurement 100 hours
BETAPORT-D
BETAPORT-R MODULE Simulate 100Ω 16 hours
BETAPORT-T MODULE 100 mV DC output into 100 kΩ 16 hours
BETAPORT-F MODULE 100 Hz output into 100 kΩ 16 hours
CHARGING TIME Approx. 3 hours from full discharge (while battery’s installed or independently)
PRESSURE CONNECTIONS 1/8” FNPT 316 SS
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Standard banana jack on 3/4” (19 mm) centers
WEIGHT Less than 4 lb. (1.8 kg) with carrying case and accessories (typical)
SIZE 4.3 x 9 x 2.4 in. (110 x 220 x 60 mm)
MODULE 12.0 mA DC output 8 hours
2
3.5 Amp hours capacity
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BETAFLEX MODULES
BetaPort-T Multicurve Module—Thermocouples
• Provides simulation and measurement of temperature
using thermocouples
• Connections provided for thermocouple plugs
• Drive capacity of 8 milliAmps, which allows calibration of
low impedance temperature recorders and indicators
• Automatic cold junction compensation provided in
simulation and measurement modes (can be disabled and
manual values entered at user’s discretion)
BetaPort-R Multicurve RTD Module—RTDs
• Provides simulation and measurement of temperature
using Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) curves
• Operates for measurement in 2- or 3-wire modes and can
simulate in 2-, 3- or 4-wire mode
• Works with devices that pulse the excitation current
providing they operate with a constant current source
(simulation mode only)
BetaPort-DC Module—
DC Current and Voltage, Input Only
• Provides measurement only of DC voltage and current
• Comes standard with all BetaFLEX units
BetaPort-D2 Module—
DC Current and Voltage, Input and Output
• Provides input (measurement) and output (simulation)
capabilities for common instrumentation DC current and
voltage signals
• Sink and source in both current and voltage simulation modes
• Two-wire transmitter simulation mode with up to 48VDC
power supply
• Ranges can be displayed as a percent of scale based on
nominal built-in ranges
BetaPort-F Module— Frequency
• Provides input (measurement) and output (simulation) of
common frequency signals for process instrumentation
applications
• Output amplitude adjustable from 0.05 to 12 volts
peak-to-peak
• Input operates with amplitudes from 0.05 to 240 volts
peak-to-peak
• Input noise threshold adjustable from 0.01 to 1.0 volts
• Outputs either bipolar sine or square wave signals
• Input mode works with either bipolar or zero-based signals
BetaPort-P Modules— Pressure
• Models include 12 gauge, 2 vacuum, 4 absolute,
2 compound and 3 differential
• BetaPort-P pressure modules with full-scale range of 300 psi
or higher are built with an isolated sensor standard
BETAPORT–T SPECIFICATIONS
CURVE OR FUNCTION RESOLUTION
TYPE J, K, T, E (NIST) 0.1°C
TYPE R/S (NIST) 1.0°C (0.1°C from 300 to 1768°C)
TYPE B (NIST) 1.0°C (0.1°C from 1000 to 1820°C)
TYPE N (NIST) 1.0°C (0.1°C from -101.1 to 1300°C)
TYPE G, C, D 1.0°C
TYPE L (‘J’ DIN) 0.1°C
TYPE U (‘T’ DIN) 0.1°C
TYPE M (PLATINEL) 1.0°C (0.1°C from 0 to 1400°C)
0.001 mV
BETAPORT–R SPECIFICATIONS
CURVE RESOLUTION ACCURACY2
Pt 100, Pt 200 (α=385) 0.1°C ±0.25°C
Pt 100 (α=390, 391, 392) 0.1°C ±0.30°C
Pt 500 (α=385) 0.1°C ±0.30°C
NI 120 (α=672), NI 500 (α=519) 0.1°C ±0.30°C
CU 10 (α=427), CU 25 (α=426), 1.0°C ±1.0°C
CU 50 (α=428), CU 100 (α=428)
OHMS SIMULATE 0.01 Ohms ±0.25 Ohms
OHMS MEASURE 0.1 Ohms ±0.3 Ohms
BETAPORT–DC SPECIFICATIONS
ACCURACY
FUNCTION & RANGE (15 to 35°C) RESOLUTION
VOLTAGE
0 TO ±249.99 MVDC ±0.01% of FS, 0.01 mVDC
±0.01% of Rdg
0 TO ±2.4999 VDC 0.0001 VDC
0 TO ±24.999 VDC 0.001 VDC
CURRENT
0 TO ±24.999 mADC 0.001 mADC
0 TO ±149.99 mADC 0.01 mADC
TRIP DETECT
WET CONTACT 12VDC threshold, ±10%
DRY CONTACT 800 Ohm threshold,
±200 Ohms
BETAPORT–D2SPECIFICATIONS
ACCURACY
FUNCTION & RANGE (15 to 35°C) RESOLUTION
VOLTAGE IN
0 TO 110 mVDC ±0.01%, ±1 LSD 0.01 mVDC
0 TO 5 VDC 0.0001 VDC
0 TO 12 VDC 0.001 VDC
0 TO 25 VDC ±0.025%, ±1 LSD 0.01 VDC
VOLTAGE OUT
0 TO 110 mVDC ±0.015%, ±1 LSD 0.01 mVDC
0 TO 5 VDC 0.0001 VDC
0 TO 12 VDC 0.001 VDC
CURRENT IN
0 TO 20 mADC ±0.01, ±1 LSD 0.001 mADC
0 TO 50 mADC ±0.025, ±1 LSD 0.1 mADC
CURRENT OUT
0 TO 20 mADC ±0.015%, ±1 LSD 0.001 mADC
TRIP DETECT
WET CONTACT 12 VDC threshold, ±10%
DRY CONTACT 800 Ohm threshold,
±200 Ohms
BETAPORT–F SPECIFICATIONS
RANGE UNITS RESOLUTION ACCURACY
100.00 kHz 0.01 kHz ±0.01% of reading
10.000 kHz 0.001 kHz (for all ranges)
1000.00 Hz 0.01 Hz
100.00 Hz 0.001 Hz
1000.00 CPM 0.1 CPM
100.00 CPH 0.01 CPH
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BETAFLEX MODULES, CONTINUED
BETAPORT–P SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE & RANGE ACCURACY %FS (15 TO 35ºC) OVERPRESSURE
GAUGE
0 TO 5 PSIG (0 TO 350 MBAR) ±0.025%, ±0.003 psi 400%
0 TO 7.2 PSIG (0 TO 500 MBAR) ±0.035%, ±0.0025 psi 300%
0 TO 10 PSIG (0 TO 700 MBAR) ±0.025%, ±0.0025 psi 300%
0 TO 30 PSIG (0 TO 2 BAR) ±0.025% 300%
0 TO 50 PSIG (0 TO 3.5 BAR) ±0.025% 300%
0 TO 100 PSIG (0 TO 7 BAR) ±0.025% 300%
0 TO 150 PSIG (0 TO 10 BAR) ±0.035% 200%
0 TO 300 PSIG (0 TO 20 BAR) ±0.025% 200%
0 TO 1000 PSIG (0 TO 70 BAR) ±0.025% 200%
0 TO 1500 PSIG (0 TO 100 BAR) ±0.035% 200%
0 TO 3000 PSIG (0 TO 200 BAR) ±0.1% 200%
0 TO 5000 PSIG (0 TO 350 BAR) ±0.1% 200%
VACUUM
0 TO -5 PSIG (0 TO -350 MBAR) ±0.025%, ±0.003 psi 400%
0 TO -15 PSIG (0 TO -1 BAR) ±0.025%, ±0.0025 psi 300%
ABSOLUTE
0 TO 15 PSIA (0 TO 1 BAR) ±0.025%, ±0.0025 psi 300%
0 TO 30 PSIA (0 TO 2 BAR) ±0.025% 300%
0 TO 50 PSIA (0 TO 3.5 BAR) ±0.025% 300%
0 TO 100 PSIA (0 TO 7 BAR) ±0.025% 300%
COMPOUND
-15 TO 15 PSIG (-1 TO 1 BAR) ±0.025%, ±0.0025 psi 300%
-15 TO 30 PSIG (-1 TO 2 BAR) ±0.025%, ±0.0025 psi 300%
DIFFERENTIAL
0 TO 5 PSIG (0 TO 350 MBAR) ±0.025%, ±0.003 psi 400%
0 TO 30 PSIG (0 TO 2 BAR) ±0.025% 300%
0 TO 50 PSIG (0 TO 3.5 BAR) ±0.025% 300%
ORDERING INFORMATION
Standard Delivery includes: Hand-held unit, rechargeable NiMH battery pack, charger, BetaPort-D DC Module, NIST traceable
calibration certificate, test leads, manual and carrying case
910360-001 BetaFLEX without PC card interface $ 2,195
910360-A01 BetaFLEX Kit without PC card interface, BetaPort-D2, BetaPort-R, BetaPort-T and BetaPort-F 3,395
910360-011 BetaFLEX with PC card interface 2,495
910360-B11 BetaFLEX Kit with PC card interface, BetaPort-D2, BetaPort-R, BetaPort-T and BetaPort-F 3,895
BETAFLEX MODULES
910357-001 Betaport-T multi-curve thermocouple I/O module $ 525
910356-001 Betaport-R multicurve RTD I/O module 525
917007-001 Betaport-D standard DC current and voltage input module (replacement) 395
910355-001 Betaport-D2DC voltage and current I/O module 475
910358-001 Betaport-F frequency module 475
PRESSURE MODULES
910331-007 0 to 7.2 PSIG (0 to 500 mBar), Isolated 316SS wetted $ 695
910331-010 0 to 10 PSIG (0 to 700 mBar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910331-015 0 to 15 PSIG (0 to 1 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910331-030 0 to 30 PSIG (0 to 2 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910331-050 0 to 50 PSIG (0 to 3.5 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910331-100 0 to 100 PSIG (0 to 7 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910331-150 0 to 150 PSIG (0 to 10 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910326-300 0 to 300 PSIG (0 to 20 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910331-301 0 to 1000 PSIG (0 to 70 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910326-315 0 to 1500 PSIG (0 to 100 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910326-303 0 to 3000 PSIG (0 to 200 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910326-305 0 to 5000 PSIG (0 to 333 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910332-015 0 to 15 PSIA (0 to 1 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910332-030 0 to 30 PSIA (0 to 2 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910332-050 0 to 50 PSIA (0 to 3.5 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
910332-100 0 to 100 PSIA (0 to 7 Bar), Isolated 316SS wetted 695
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