Martel Electronics BetaGauge PI Data sheet

Specifications (0 °C to +50 °C, unless otherwise noted)

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Input Ranges

15 psi/1 BAR, 30 psi/2 BAR, 100 psi/7 BAR,
500 psi/30 BAR, 1,000 psi/70 BAR,
3,000 psi/200 BAR, 5,000 psi/300 BAR,
10,000 psi/700 BAR

Accuracy

±0.05% FS Positive Pressure
±0.25% FS Vacuum/500 psi and below

Temperature Compensation

0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to +122 °F) to rated accuracy

Standard Engineering Units

PSI, Bar, Kg/cm2, inH2O (4 °C, 20 °C or 60 °F),
ft H2O (4 °C, 20 °C or 60 °F), cmH2O (4 °C and
20 °C), mH2O (4 °C and 20 °C), Kpa, mBAR, inHg,
mmHg, TORR

Media Compatibility

liquids and gases compatible with 316 stainless
steel

Environmental

Operating Temperature

-10 °C to +55 °C

Storage

-20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F)

Ordering Information

Order Model: BetaGauge - PI - xxx - x - Kitx - RB - 24

Mechanical

Dimensions

4.375" x 5.0" x 1.50"

Input Port

1

/4" male NPT

Display

5 Digits, 0.65" (16.53 mm) height
Bar Graph – 0 to 100% in 20 segments

Power

Battery

three (3), size AA alkaline batteries

Battery Life

1,500 hours without backlight;
2,000 hours at slow sample rate;
battery life can be displayed on bar graph to
indicate the amount of time left

Low Battery Indicator

displayed icon near the end of battery life

Includes: manual, batteries

15.000 psi/1 BAR; xxx = 015

30.000 psi/2 BAR; xxx = 030

100.00 psi/7 BAR; xxx = 100

500.00 psi/30 BAR; xxx = 500
1,000.00 psi/70 BAR; xxx = 01K
3,000.0 psi/200 BAR; xxx = 03K
5,000.0 psi/300 BAR; xxx = 05K
10,000 psi/700 BAR; xxx = 10K

Port Position

Bottom (standard); x = __ (leave blank)
Back (option); x = B

Kit

With 500 pound pump; Kit5
With 3,000 pound pump; Kit3

(includes BetaGauge P. I., case, rubber boot,
pressure calibration hand pump, and fittings)

Available Options

Rubber Boot; RB

External 24 VDC Power Input; 24

Sanitary Seal

Please obtain seal worksheet/ordering information by
calling the factory, or visit http://www.betacalibrators.com,
to download the Sanitary Seal Order Form from the
Pressure Products, BetaGauge P. I. section.

BetaGauge P. I. Kit

BETA Calibrators Corporation

Londonderry, NH; Tel: [phone]

Farmers Branch, TX; Tel: [phone]

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All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
BETA Calibrators Corporation is a Martel Electronics Corporation company. P/N 6800028 Rev. B 07/04 040707R1/OEMM/2.5M

Email: [e-mail]; Web: www.betacalibrators.com

The BetaGauge P. I. — performance, ease-of-use, and an unmatched feature set!

Features:

• Very high accuracy compared to analog

test gauges; ±0.05% F. S.; temperature
compensated

• Temperature compensated accuracy over

0 to 50 °C

• Eight (8) standard pressure ranges

• Displays in 18 standard or fully custom

engineering units

• Displays ambient temperature in °C or °F

1

digit display with 0.65"

• Large, back-lit, 5-

high digits and 20 segment bar graph

• Rugged stainless steel case meets NEMA

4/IP65

• Password-protected “through the keypad”

calibration

• MIN/MAX recall

• Adjustable TARE zeros large system offsets

• User-configurable sample rate maximizes

measurement performance and battery life

• User-configurable damping smooths readings

from pulsating/plant air sources

• Auto Shut-off for extended battery life

• Low battery indicator

• CSA intrinsically safe, Class 1, Div. 1

approvals pending

• CE approved

• Available with

optional sanitary
seal

• Available with

optional 24 V
external power input

• Available with

optional rubber boot

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Description:

The BetaGauge P. I. Digital Pressure Test

Gauge takes the concept of an analog Test

Gauge, and brings it to a new level, as only

Beta Calibrators can do. The BetaGauge P. I.

combines the accuracy of digital technology

with the simplicity of an analog gauge, and

achieves performance, ease-of-use, and a

feature set unmatched in the pressure

measurement world. Setup of the BetaGauge

P. I. is fast and straightforward, through a

menu-driven display, with minimal

text, and intuitive functions, that is simple

enough to allow the gauge to be used

anywhere in the world, without the need for

multilingual displays. And the availability of

optional sanitary seals that meet 3A standards

per specification 37-01 allow the gauge to be

used in virtually any application.

Ease-of-use, performance, and features set the

BetaGauge P. I. Digital Pressure Test Gauge

apart, just as you’ve come to expect from Beta

Calibrators!

Accuracy

The BetaGauge P. I. first and foremost, provides

0.05% of full scale readings of pressure in any one
of eight (8) ranges. Readings may be displayed
in any one of 18 standard engineering
units, or, in custom units you define, to
eliminate tedious conversion
calculations.

Display

1

The 5­display and companion percent­of-range bar graph provide an
easy to read display, even
from
a distance.

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digit, 0.65" high digital

2

Sampling Rate

The reading sample rate can be
user-adjusted to match the type
of measurement required. For
example, when capturing
pressure switch threshold points, a
10 samples/second sample rates
allows more data points for a more
accurate reading of the actual switching
threshold. For normal use, a “standard”
instrument-grade 3 samples/second rate can be
set. In instances where the signal needs to be
filtered, the sample rate can be set to 1 sample/
second. A power saving mode, at 1 sample per
2 seconds, allows the BetaGauge P. I. to enter a
“sleep” mode, where the display is frozen between
readings, maximizing battery life to 2,000 hours.
This mode is ideal when more frequent readings
are not necessary and battery life is a concern,
especially in panel-mounted applications.

MIN/MAX Function

A MIN/MAX function is provided which instantly
recalls the minimum and maximum pressure
readings that have been automatically stored by
the BetaGauge P. I.

Auto Shutoff

An auto power shutoff feature may be enabled for
a preset time interval to extend battery life.

Field Recalibration

Password-protected field calibration of the
BetaGauge P. I. may be initiated through the keypad.

RS232 Port

An RS232 port allows pressure reading data to be
extracted directly from the gauge for off-line
analysis. Requires Martel RS232 cable (P/N C232SJ).

TARE Adjustment

In addition to a ZERO function that compensates
for sensor drift, large residual system pressures can

be nulled using the TARE adjustment. This

adjustment, when combined with the ability

to create custom engineering units for

display, allows the BetaGauge P. I.

to be used in a variety of liquid

level and volume

measurements, easily reading

units of interest, such as

gallons in a tank, directly.

Temperature Display
and Compensation

The BetaGauge P. I. is

temperature compensated

to retain its accuracy over

its operating range. The

temperature measured by its

internal sensor can be displayed

in °C or °F.

Damping Adjustment

Damping can be set to integrate readings

to accommodate pulsating sources, such

as plant air.

Sanitary Seal Option

The BetaGauge P. I. is available with
diaphragm seals made of 316 stainless steel, with
quick-couples that meet 3A Standards per
specification
37-01 for use in sanitary piping applications in the
food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other
industries requiring extreme levels of purity. The
seal elements are designed to mount on tees or
welding ferrules. Their design allows for fast,
efficient installation and removal for flushing or
changing process media, line cleanout, and
equipment washdown.

External Power Input Option

An optional external 24 VDC power input is available
for applications where the BetaGauge P. I. will be
permanently incorporated into a process line.

Rubber Boot Option

A protective rubber boot is available to help protect
the BetaGauge P. I. from damage when dropped.

Pressure Calibration Kit Option

The BetaGauge P. I. is available in a self-contained
calibration kit, including a hand pressure pump,
and associated fittings.