PIE 820-ELITE Operating Instructions Manual

PIE 820-ELITE

Multifunction

Process Calibrator

mA • V • pH • TC • Ω • RTD • Freq • Pressure

Operating Instructions

PIE 820-ELITE

Multifunction

Process Calibrator

mA • V • pH • TC • Ω • RTD • Freq • Pressure

Operating Instructions

Practical Instrument Electronics

82 East Main Street Suite 3.14 • Webster, NY 14580 USA

Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • [e-mail] • www.piecal.com

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Contents

General Operations

Accessories ............................................................................. 3

Carrying Case, Boot & Changing Batteries ............................4

Storing EZ-CHECK Outputs & Connections ........................... 5

Basic Operation

Switches & Knobs ................................................................... 6

Double Click Menus ................................................................ 8

Stepping & Ramping / Auto Off ............................................. 10

Backlight ............................................................................... 11

Functions and Hookup Diagrams

Milliamp

Source mA ............................................................................ 12

Simulate 2 Wire Transmitters ................................................. 13

Read mA ............................................................................... 14

Power/Measure Transmitters ................................................. 15

Power/Measure Transmitters with Leak Detection ................ 16

Voltage & Millivolt

Source V & mV ..................................................................... 18

Read V & mV ........................................................................ 19

pH

Source pH ............................................................................. 20

Thermocouple

Source T/C ............................................................................ 22

Read T/C Sensors................................................................. 23

Resistance

Source Resistance ................................................................ 24

Read Resistance & Check Continuity ................................... 25

RTD

Source RTD .......................................................................... 26

Read RTD Sensors ............................................................... 27

Frequency

Source KHz, Hz & CPM ........................................................28

Read KHz, Hz & CPM ..........................................................29

Pressure

Read Pressure ...................................................................... 30

Specifications

General ................................................................................. 32

Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies....................................37

RTD Ranges & Accuracies ................................................... 40

Warranty

Warranty & Additional Information ........................................ 41

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General Information

Technician friendly operation

The unique and intuitive EZ-DIAL Double Click Menu makes it
easier to setup than other multifunction calibrators. Uses the same
menus as the single function PIE Evolution Calibrators

.

Use it as a milliamp and voltage calibrator

Source 0 to 24.000 mA, 0 to 10.250 V dc, -20.000 to 99.999
mV and -500.00 to 999.99 mV

Read to 24.000 mA, 60.00 V dc ±99.999 mV & ±999.99 mV

Simulate 2-Wire Transmitters & Power up transmitters & loops

Calibrate in temperature with 0.1°C/°F resolution

Types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, G, C, D, L (J DIN), U (T DIN) & P II

Pt 100 Ohm (3850, 3902, 3916, 3926) & 1000 Ohm (3850) RTD

Copper 10 & 50 Ohm, Nickel 100 and 120 Ohm RTD

Checkout flow and vibration systems

Source & read frequency from 0 to 2000 CPM (Counts-Per­Minute), 0.00 to 999.99 Hz, 0.0 to 9999.9 Hz and 0.000 to 20.000 kHz.

Checkout resistance instruments, loop & wiring problems

Source and read resistance from 0.00 to 410.00 and 0.0 to 4001.0
ohms. ‘Beep’ out connections with the built-in continuity checker.

Troubleshoot loop problems

Quickly diagnose ground fault and current leakage with patented
loop diagnostic technology (US Patent 7,248,058).

Simulate pH probes into transmitters & analyzers

Source from 0.000 to 14.000 pH @ 25°C (77°F) corresponding
to -414.12 to +414.12 mV to verify the pH system is operating
properly before placing the probe into calibrated buffers.

Measure pressure with optional pressure modules

Three modules for 30 PSI/2 bar gauge, 500 PIS/35 bar gauge
and 30 PSI/2 bar absolute

Guaranteed compatible with all instrumentation

Works with Rosemount & Honeywell Smart Transmitters, PLCs,
DCSs, Multi-Channel Recorders and other pulsed excitation devices.

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Easy to read

Turn on the backlight & easily see the display in dark areas.

Quickly set any three outputs plus automatic stepping & ramping

Easily set any value quickly with the adjustable “DIAL” plus
store any three output settings for instant recall with the
EZ-CHECK™ switch. Choose between 2, 3, 5 & 11 steps or
RAMP to increase and decrease the output between Zero and
Span from 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 60 seconds.

Measure temperature sensors, frequency pickups, mA & V

Check the values of your process sensors. Instantly recall
MAX and MIN values to see process variability.

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Accessories

INCLUDED:

Four “AA” Alkaline batteries, Certificate of Calibration

Evolution Hands Free Carrying Case Part No. 020-0211

Blue Rubber Boot Part No. 020-0213

Evolution mA/V Test Leads - one pair: Part No. 020-0207
with banana plug & alligator clips

Evolution RTD Wire Kit Part No. 020-0208
2 Red & 2 Black Leads with
Banana Plugs & Spade Lugs

OPTIONAL:

Ni-MH 1 Hour Charger with 4 Ni-MH AA Part No. 020-0103
Batteries (100-120 V AC input for North America Only)

T/C Wire Kit 1* for Types J, K, T & E Part No. 020-0202

T/C Wire Kit 2* for Types B, R/S & N Part No. 020-0203

*Three feet (1 meter) of T/C extension wire, stripped on one
end with a miniature T/C male connector on the other end.

Female BNC to Banana Plug Adaptor Part No. 020-0218

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Operating Instructions

FIELD & BENCH USE

PIE 820-ELITE comes with a carrying case designed for hands­free operation and a rubber boot with a built-in tilt stand. The PIE
820-ELITE is held in the case by elastic straps for use with the
carrying case open. The tilt stand is easily raised by pulling the
stand until it locks into place.

CHANGING BATTERIES

Low battery is indicated by “BAT” on the display. Approximately
one to four hours of typical operation remain before the PIE
820-ELITE will automatically turn off. To change the batteries;
remove the rubber boot, remove the battery door from the back of
the unit by sliding the door downward. This allows access to the
battery compartment. Replace with four (4) “AA” 1.5V batteries
being careful to check the polarity. Replace the battery door and
replace the boot. All stored configuration options (T/C Type,
EZ-CHECK Memories, etc.) are reset to factory settings when the
batteries are removed.

Note: Alkaline batteries are supplied and recommended for
typical battery life and performance. Optional rechargeable
batteries (charged externally) are available.

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Operating Instructions

STORING HI and LO EZ-CHECK Source Outputs

Speed up your calibration by storing Span & Zero output setting
for instant recall with the EZ-CHECK switch.

1) Store your high (SPAN) output temperature by moving the

EZ-CHECK switch to the HI position and turning the EZ-Dial
knob until the desired output value is on the display. Press
and hold the EZ-Dial knob until STORED appears to store
the value. Release the EZ-Dial knob.

2) Store your low (ZERO) output value by moving the EZ-CHECK

switch to the LO position and turning the EZ-Dial knob until
the desired output value is on the display. Press and hold the
EZ-Dial knob until STORED appears to store the value.
Release the EZ-Dial knob.

3) Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by

moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may
also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using
the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch.

Connections

PIE 820-ELITE has banana jacks compatible with unshielded or
retractable banana plugs. Included with your calibrator are: a
pair of test leads with alligator clips for mA, V, pH & Hz
connections. Four test leads with spade lugs are also included
for 2, 3 and 4 Wire RTD connections. Thermocouple connections
are made through a miniature thermocouple socket.

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SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ

MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

READ

HI

TYPE K °C

820.1

q EZ-CHECK™ SWITCH

SOURCE: Instantly output two preset settings by moving the

EZ-CHECK™ switch to the “LO” position or “HI” position.

For fast
three point checks select the “SET” position. The PIE 820-ELITE
will remember the last “SET” value, even with the power off.
These values can easily be changed to suit the calibration requirements.
The values stored in the HI and LO positions are also used for Auto
Stepping.

READ: Slide the switch to the SET position. The PIE 820-ELITE will
display the current reading from the sensor or device being measured.
Slide the switch to MAX and the highest value measured since turn-on
or reset will be displayed; slide the switch to MIN and the lowest value
measured since turn-on or reset will be displayed.

Operating Instructions

Basic Operation

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w SOURCE/OFF/READ Switch

Select “SOURCE” to output mA, V, T/C, Ohms, RTD or frequency.
Select “READ” to read mA, V, T/C, Ohms, RTD or frequency.

e EZ-DIAL™ KNOB

SOURCE: Turn the knob to adjust the output level. Turn clockwise to
increase the output, counter clockwise to decrease the output in one
least significant digit steps at a time. Push down and turn the
EZ-DIAL knob for faster dialing.
Press and hold the knob for two seconds to store desired
EZ-Check™ HI/LO points in SOURCE mode. Continue to press and
hold the knob for two more seconds to start the automatic ramping.

READ: Press and hold to transfer the current temperature into
the EZ-Check™ MIN/MAX points. This clears the MIN/MAX
readings which will update as the input value changes.

SELECTING FUNCTIONS

The EZ-DIAL knob is used to setup the PIE 820-ELITE to match
the instrument to be calibrated or signal to be measured. Each
time you turn on the PIE 820-ELITE the LCD displays the fol­lowing screen for about 1 second followed by operating in the
function used the last time it was operated.

Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to change the function of the
calibrator and to select ranges, units and other user settings.
Each function (mA, V, T/C, Ohms, RTD, Frequency) has two
pages of menus. The first menu page has settings for the func­tion and the second menu page has settings for STEPPING,
AUTO OFF and BACKLIGHT. Settings are remembered even
with the power off but are reset when the batteries are changed.

PIE 820-ELITE

DOUBLE CLICK

EZ-DIAL KNOB

FOR CONFIGURATION

Operating Instructions

Basic Operation

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Operating Instructions

Double Click Menus

> EXIT
FUNCTION mA
MODE SOURCE 2W SIM
UNITS mA %
HART 250Ω ON OFF

>EXIT
FUNCTION V
RANGE 10V 100mV 1V

> EXIT
FUNCTION mA
MODE READ PWR MEAS PWRM LEAK
UNITS mA %
HART 250Ω ON OFF

Double click the EZ-DIAL knob to access the Double Click
Menus to select each function and the options for each function.
Available choices are shown in grey.

>EXIT
FUNCTION V
RANGE 10V 1V 60V 100mV

Source mA & Simulate 2 Wire Transmitters

Read mA, Power/Measure Transmitters

& Leak Detect

Source V & mV

Read V & mV

> EXIT
FUNCTION FREQ
RANGE 20KHZ 10000HZ 1000HZ 2000CPM

Source & Read Frequency

> EXIT
FUNCTION pH

Source pH

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> EXIT
FUNCTION T/C
UNITS °C °F
T/C TYPE J K E T R S B N L U G C D P
COLD JUNC ON

> EXIT
FUNCTION RTD
UNITS °C °F
RTD Pt 100 a=3850 [* RTD Types]
WIRE MODE 234W

> EXIT
FUNCTION RTD
UNITS °C °F

RTD Pt 100 a=3850 [* RTD Types]

WIRE MODE 2W 3W 4W

*Pt 100 a=3902,

a=3916, a=3926

Pt 1000 a=3850;
Cu 10 a=4274,
Cu 50 a=4280
Ni 120 a=6720,
Ni 110 a=5801

Source & Read Thermocouples

Source RTD

Operating Instructions

Double Click Menus

Read RTD

>EXIT
FUNCTION OHMS
RANGE 400Ω 4000Ω
WIRE MODE 234W

>EXIT
FUNCTION OHMS
RANGE 400Ω 4000Ω CONT
WIRE MODE 2W 3W 4W

Source Ohms

Read Ohms

>EXIT
FUNCTION PRESSURE
UNITS psi inH2O* inHg bar mbar kPa Mpa ksc cmH2O*

mmH2O* mmHg *Multiple temperatures in °C & °F

Read Pressure

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To change the Automatic Stepping settings

Double click the e DIAL KNOB at any time the unit is on and
the following typical display (will be different for each FUNCTION)
will appear for 15 seconds:

Turn the

e DIAL KNOB to move to the second menu page.

Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move through the menu. Press the e
DIAL KNOB to toggle between OFF and ON or to change the
STEPS and the STEP TIME settings. These settings are
remembered even with the power off.

EXIT MENU - exits this menu immediately and saves any
changes. Menu will automatically exit after 15 seconds of
inactivity.

AUTO OFF - If AUTO OFF is ON, the unit will turn off after 30
minutes of inactivity to save battery life. If AUTO OFF is OFF the
unit will stay on until the POWER SWITCH is moved to the off
position.

> EXIT
STEPS 3
STEP TIME 5
AUTO OFF ON
BACKLIGHT ON

> EXIT
FUNCTION mA
MODE SOURCE
UNITS mA
HART 250Ω ON

Operating Instructions

Double Click Menu - STEPPING, AUTO OFF & BACKLIGHT

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To start the Automatic Stepping

Start automatic stepping or ramping by placing the EZ-CHECK
Switch into the HI or LO position then press and hold the e
DIAL KNOB for 6 seconds (the word STORE will appear on the
display after 3 seconds and continue to press the EZ-DIAL
KNOB) until the word STEPPING appears on the display. The
word STEPPING will appear on the display anytime the selected
automatic function is running. Stop the stepping by again
pressing and holding the

e DIAL KNOB for 3 seconds.

BACKLIGHT - If BACKLIGHT is ON the backlight will light all the
time the unit is powered up. For maximum battery life turn the
backlight off when using the calibrator in areas with enough
ambient light to read the display.

STEPS - pressing the knob will cycle through 2, 3, 5, 11 and
RAMP. The endpoints of the steps or ramp are based on the
values stored in the HI and LO EZ-CHECK outputs.

2 steps will automatically switch between the values stored in
the HI & LO EZ-CHECK (0 & 100%).

3 steps between the HI, Midpoint and LO EZ-CHECK (0, 50
& 100%).

5 steps between the HI and LO EZ-CHECK in 25%
increments (0, 25, 50, 75 & 100%).

11 steps between the HI and LO EZ-CHECK in 10%
increments (0, 10, 20...80, 90 &100%).

RAMP continuously ramps up and down between the HI and
LO EZ-CHECK outputs.

STEP TIME - pressing the knob will cycle through 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 60 seconds.

Operating Instructions

Double Click Menu - STEPPING, AUTO OFF & BACKLIGHT

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READ

HI

mA

20.000

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ
MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Milliamp Receiver Input

Controller

Transmitter

Computer

Logger

I/P

DCS

All milliamp connections

mA SOURCE/ % SOURCE (Percent of 4 to 20 mA)

Choose this function to provide an output from 0.000 to 24.000
milliamps. The compliance voltage is a nominal 24 VDC to
provide the driving power to your milliamp receivers.

Move the power switch

w to SOURCE then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select mA for the FUNCTION and SOURCE for the
MODE. Choose either mA or % and whether you need the 250Ω
HART resistor active in the loop.

Connect the output leads of the PIE 820-ELITE to the inputs of
the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red
lead to the plus (+) input and black lead to the minus (-) input.

Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving
the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO (defaults to 20 & 4
mA). You may also select any third output setting (such as
mid-range) using the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch.
The output is adjusted in 0.001 mA (0.01%) increments by
turning the knob

e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing

with 0.100 mA (1.00%) increments.

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READ

HI

2 WIRE SIM mA

20.000

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ

MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

To

Sensor

Typical

2-Wire

Transmitter

(Disconnected)

+ IN - REF +OUT-

Receiver

Powers External

2-Wire Transmitter

Power Supply

(2 to 100 VDC)

2 Wire SIM mA, 2 Wire SIM % (Percent of 4 to 20 mA)

Choose this function to simulate a 2 Wire Transmitter output from

0.000 to 24.000 milliamps. Operates in loops with power supply
voltages from 2 to 60 VDC.

Move the power switch

w to SOURCE then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select mA for the FUNCTION and 2W SIM for the
MODE. Choose either mA or % and whether you need the 250Ω
HART resistor active in the loop.

Connect the output leads of the PIE 820-ELITE to the inputs of
the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red
lead to the plus (+) input and black lead to the minus (-) input.

Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving
the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO (defaults to 20 & 4
mA). You may also select any third output setting (such as
mid-range) using the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch.
The output is adjusted in 0.001 mA (0.01%) increments by
turning the knob

e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing

with 0.100 mA (1.00%) increments.

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READ

mA

18.203

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ

MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for
Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Milliamp Output Signal

Controller

Transmitter

P/I

DCS

READ mA, READ % (Percent of 4 to 20 mA)

Choose this function to measure from 0.000 to 24.000 milliamps
or -25.00 to 125.00%.

Move the power switch

w to READ then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob

e to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your

selection. Select mA for the FUNCTION and READ for the
MODE. Choose either mA or % and whether you need the 250Ω
HART resistor active in the loop.

Connect the red input lead (+) of the PIE 820-ELITE to the more
positive point of the break and the black input to the more
negative point.

Signals below 0 mA or open circuits are indicated by 0.00 mA
(-25.0%) on the display. Signals above 24 mA are current limited
by protection circuitry with “OVERRANGE” flashed on the
display and the red OVERLOAD LED lit.

The PIE 820-ELITE measures the input signal and constantly
updates the display with the current reading. Move the
EZ-CHECK switch

q to MAX to see the highest reading and to

MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e to
clear the MAX and MIN readings.

All milliamp connections

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READ

%

PWR MEASURE

28.20

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ
MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Typical

2-Wire

Transmitter

+ IN - REF +OUT-

Transmitter Input

Sensor

Process Signal

Simulated Input

SOURCE

HI

SET
LO

MAX

READ
MIN

READ

Power/Measure mA, Power/Measure % (Percent of 4 to 20 mA)

Choose this function to simultaneously supply power to a 2 Wire
Transmitter while displaying the 4.000 to 20.000 mA output of
the transmitter.

Move the power switch

w to READ then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob

e to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your

selection. Select mA for the FUNCTION and PWR MEAS for the
MODE. Choose either mA or % and whether you need the 250Ω
HART resistor active in the loop.

Disconnect one or both input wires from the device to be
calibrated. Connect the red source lead of the PIE 820-ELITE to
the plus (+) input of the device and the black source lead to the
minus (-).

The PIE 820-ELITE supplies a nominal 24 volts DC at 24 mA to
the 2 Wire Transmitter. The current passed by the transmitter will
be accurately displayed by the PIE 820-ELITE. Calibrate the
transmitter in the usual manner and disconnect the PIE
820-ELITE. Signals above 24 mA are current limited by protection
circuitry with “OVERRANGE” flashed on the display and the red
OVERLOAD LED lit.

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mA OUT, % OUT (Percent of 4 to 20 mA)

Find current leaks in loops caused by ground faults, moisture or
corrosion. The 820-ELITE simultaneously supplies power to a 2
Wire Transmitter (or loop with a transmitter) while displaying the
4 to 20 mA output and the amount of current leaking in the loop.

1) Move the power switch

w to READ then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the
knob e to scroll through the settings and press the knob to
make your selection. Select mA for the FUNCTION and
PWRM LEAK for the MODE. Choose either mA or %.

2) Connect the red source lead from the mA (+) jack of the 820­ELITE to the plus (+) input of the device and the black source
lead from the mA (-) to the minus (-).

The PIE 820-ELITE supplies a nominal 24 volts DC at 24 mA to
the 2 Wire Transmitter or loop. The current passed by the
transmitter will be accurately displayed by the 820-ELITE along
with an indication of leakage current at the top of the display. If
there is an uncontrolled loop, a transmitter with upscale burnout
and bad or missing sensor or a short the display shows "OVER
RANGE”

Note: Many installed transmitters will normally indicate 0.01 to

0.02 mA leakage without significant control problem. Unstable

readings may indicate loose connections or the presence of
moisture.

Using Ground Leak Detection

All milliamp connections

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The PIE 820-ELITE is
supplying the loop voltage.
There is a control loop
error. This may be a
transmitter (set for upscale
burnout) with a bad or
missing sensor, or a short
in the loop.

The PIE 820-ELITE is
supplying the loop voltage.
A calibrated transmitter is
limiting the loop current to

12.00 mA. An additional

0.28 mA is not controlled
by the transmitter and is
leaking somewhere in the
loop.

LEAK ERROR =
OVER RANGE

PWR MEAS

LEAK ERROR = 00.28

12.280 mA

PWR MEAS

Typical Error Conditions

READ

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ
MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

12.280

PWR MEAS

LEAK ERROR = 00.28

mA

Typical

2-Wire

Transmitter

+ IN - REF +OUT-

Transmitter Input

Sensor

Process Signal

Simulated Input

12.280

PROCESS

INDICATOR

Using Ground Leak Detection

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Process Calibrator

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ

MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

V

10.000

HI

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Voltage Receiver Input

Controller

Transmitter

Computer

Logger

DCS

V & mV Source

mV/V SOURCE

Choose this function to provide an output from -20.000 to 99.999
mV, -500.00 TO 999.99 mV or from 0.000 to 10.250 V. The
source current is a nominal 24 mA to provide the driving power
to your voltage receivers.

Move the power switch

w to SOURCE then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select V for the FUNCTION and 10V or 80 mV for the
RANGE.

Connect the output leads of the PIE 820-ELITE to the inputs of
the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red
lead to the plus (+) input and black lead to the minus (-) input.

Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving
the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select
any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET
position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in

0.001 mV, 0.01 mV or 0.001 V increments by turning the knob

e.

Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with 0.100 mV, 1.00 mV
or 0.100 V increments.

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Process Calibrator

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ
MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

mV

8.203

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Voltage Output Signal

Controller

Transmitter

Power Supply

Read mV/V

Choose this function to measure from -99.999 to 99.999
millivolts, -99.999 to +99.999 mV, 0.000 to 10.250 V dc or 0.00
to 60.00 V dc.

Move the power switch

w to READ then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select V for the FUNCTION and 10V, 1V, 60V or 100
mV for the RANGE.

Connect the red input lead (+) of the PIE 820-ELITE to the more
positive point of the break and the black input to the more
negative point.

Signals above the maximum scale are limited by protection
circuitry with “OVERRANGE” flashed on the display and the red
OVERLOAD LED lit.

The PIE 820-ELITE measures the input signal and constantly
updates the display with the current reading. Move the
EZ-CHECK switch

q to MAX to see the highest reading and to

MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e to
clear the MAX and MIN readings.

Read mV

Read 10 V & 60 V

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pH SOURCE

Choose this function to provide an output from 0.000 to 14.000
pH @ 25°C (77°F) which corresponds to 414.12 to -414.12 mV.
The source current is a nominal 24 mA to provide the driving
power to your pH receivers.

Move the power switch

w to SOURCE then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select pH for the FUNCTION.

Connect the output leads of the PIE 820-ELITE to the inputs of
the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red
lead from the mV (+) jack of the 820-ELITE to the plus (+) input
and black lead from the mV (-) jack to the minus (-) input. You
may also use the optional adaptor jack (020-0###) if you require
BNC connections.

Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving
the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select
any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the DIAL
position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in

0.001 pH increments by turning the knob

e. Press and turn the

knob for faster dialing with 0.100 pH increments.

Process Calibrator

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ

MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

V

10.000

HI

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Voltage Receiver Input

Controller

Transmitter

Computer

Logger

DCS

V & mV Source

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Simulate pH probes into transmitters & analyzers

Use the pH simulator to verify proper operation of pH devices
before you place a probe into a calibrated buffer. Adjusting the
pH transmitter or analyzer without a probe allows you to make
sure the device is calibrated and operating correctly. The
820-ELITE simulates 0.000 to 14.000 pH @ 25°C corresponding
to 414.12 to -414.12 mV.

Once the pH instrument has been adjusted against the PIE
820-ELITE reconnect the pH probe and check it against the
proper buffer (typically 7 pH). If the instrument zero point
requires more than the manufacturer’s recommendations
(typically within 0.5 pH) it is time to clean or replace the probe.

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Thermocouple Source

Choose this function to provide a simulated thermocouple signal
into controllers, temperature transmitters, indicators or any input
devices that measure thermocouple sensors.

Move the power switch

w to SOURCE then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select T/C for the FUNCTION, °F or °C for the UNITS,
T/C Type (J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, G, C, D, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN) or
P (Platinel II) and internal COLD JUNC ON or OFF (ON is the
default).

Connect the PIE 820-ELITE to the inputs of the device being
calibrated using the proper type of thermocouple wire via the
miniature thermocouple socket.

Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving
the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select
any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET
position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in 0.1°
increments by turning the knob

e. Press and turn the knob for

faster dialing with 10.0° increments.

All thermocouple connections

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ
MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

TYPE K °C

820.0

LO

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Instrument with T/C Input

Controller

Temperature Transmitter

Temperature Indicator

T emperature Trip or Alarm

Thermocouple Wire

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Read Thermocouple Sensors

Choose this function to measure temperatures with a
thermocouple probe or sensor.

Move the power switch

w to READ then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select T/C for the FUNCTION, °F or °C for the UNITS,
T/C Type (J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, G, C, D, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN) or
P (Platinel II) and COLD JUNC ON or OFF (ON is the default).

Connect the PIE 820-ELITE to the inputs of the device being
calibrated using the proper type of thermocouple wire via the
miniature thermocouple socket. If no sensor is connected, a wire
is broken or the sensor is burned out, OPEN TC will appear on
the display. Signals above the maximum scale are limited by
protection circuitry with “OVERRANGE” on the display and the
red OVERLOAD LED lit.

The PIE 820-ELITE measures the input signal and constantly
updates the display with the current reading. Move the
EZ-CHECK switch

q to MAX to see the highest reading and to

MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e to
clear the MAX and MIN readings.

Process Calibrator

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ
MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

TYPE K °F

1820.1

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Thermocouple Wire

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Resistance Source

Choose this function to provide a simulated resistance into any
device that measures resistance.

Move the power switch

w to SOURCE then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select OHMS for the FUNCTION, 400Ω or 4000Ω for
the RANGE.

Disconnect all sensor wires from the devices to be calibrated
and connect the PIE 820-ELITE to the inputs of the device using
2, 3 or 4 wires.

Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving
the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select
any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET
position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in

0.01Ω/0.1Ω increments by turning the knob

e. Press and turn

the knob for faster dialing with 1.00Ω/10.0Ω increments.

2, 3 & 4 Wire Resistance Connections

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ
MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

Ω

250.00

HI

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Instrument with

Resistance Input

Controller

Transmitter

PLC

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Read Resistance & Check Continuity

Choose this function to measure resistance or check continuity.

Move the power switch

w to READ then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select OHMS for the FUNCTION, 400Ω, 4000Ω or
Continuity for the RANGE. You must also select the WIRE
MODE for 2W, 3W or 4W to match the 2, 3 or 4 wires being used
to measure resistance. For continuity the only choice is 2W.

Disconnect all wires from the sensor and connect the PIE
820-ELITE to the inputs of the device using 2, 3 or 4 wires.

If continuity is selected, resistance is measured up to 400.0Ω.
The beeper will sound and

)))) appears on the display when

resistances below 100.0Ω are measured.

Signals above the maximum scale are limited by protection
circuitry with “OVERRANGE” flashed on the display and the red
OVERLOAD LED lit.

The PIE 820-ELITE measures the input signal and constantly
updates the display with the current reading. Move the
EZ-CHECK switch

q to MAX to see the highest reading and to

MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob

e to

clear the MAX and MIN readings.

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ

MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

Ω

820.3

2W 1W

^ ^

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RTD Source

Choose this function to provide a simulated RTD signal into
controllers, temperature transmitters, indicators or any input
devices that measure RTD sensors.

Move the power switch

w to SOURCE then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select RTD for the FUNCTION, °F or °C for the UNITS
and RTD (Choose from one of Platinum 100Ω, or 1000Ω, Copper
10Ω or 50Ω, Nickel 120Ω or 110Ω curves). Note: Pt 100Ω 3850
is the most common RTD type.

Disconnect all sensor wires from the devices to be calibrated
and connect the PIE 820-ELITE to the inputs of the device using
2, 3 or 4 wires.

Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving
the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select
any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET
position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in 0.1°
increments by turning the knob

e. Press and turn the knob for

faster dialing with 10.0° increments.

2, 3 & 4 Wire RTD Connections

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ

MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

Pt 100 α=3850 °C

820.0

HI

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Instrument with RTD Input

Controller

Temperature Transmitter

Temperature Indicator

T emperature Trip or Alarm

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Read RTD Sensors

Choose this function to measure temperatures with an RTD
probe or sensor.

Move the power switch

w to READ then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select RTD for the FUNCTION, °F or °C for the UNITS
and RTD (Choose from one of Platinum 100Ω, or 1000Ω, Copper
10Ω or 50Ω, Nickel 120Ω or 110Ω curves). Note: Pt 100Ω 3850
is the most common RTD type. You must also select the WIRE
MODE for 2W, 3W or 4W to match the 2, 3 or 4 wires on the RTD
sensor.

Disconnect all wires from the sensor and connect the PIE
820-ELITE to the inputs of the device using 2, 3 or 4 wires.

Signals above the maximum scale are limited by protection
circuitry with “OVERRANGE” flashed on the display and the red
OVERLOAD LED lit.

The PIE 820-ELITE measures the input signal and constantly
updates the display with the current reading. Move the
EZ-CHECK switch

q to MAX to see the highest reading and to

MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob

e to

clear the MAX and MIN readings.

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ

MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

Pt 100 α=3850 °F

820.1

3W 2W 1W

^ ^ ^

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Frequency Source

Choose this function to provide a frequency signal into any input
devices that measure frequency.

Move the power switch

w to SOURCE then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select FREQ for the FUNCTION and 20KHZ,
10000HZ, 1000HZ or 2000CPM for the RANGE.

Disconnect all input wires from the devices to be calibrated and
connect the PIE 820-ELITE to the input of the device matching
polarity.

The green HZ SYNC LED pulses in synch with the output pulses
and may be used to calibrate optical pickups. The output signal
is a zero crossing square wave with a fixed amplitude of 6 V
peak-to-peak from -1 and + 5 V.

Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving
the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select
any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET
position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in 1
count increments by turning the knob

e. Press and turn the

knob for faster dialing with 100 count increments.

All Frequency
Connections

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ

MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing

Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

KHz

20.000

HI

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Frequency Receiver Input

Flowmeter

Transmitter

Computer

Logger

Controller

DCS

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Read Frequency

Choose this function to count frequency.

Move the power switch

w to READ then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select FREQ for the FUNCTION and 20KHZ,
10000HZ, 1000HZ or 2000CPM for the RANGE.

Disconnect all input wires from the devices to be calibrated and
connect the PIE 820-ELITE to the output of the device matching
polarity.

The green HZ SYNC LED pulses in synch with the input
frequency.

Signals above the maximum scale are limited by protection
circuitry with “OVERRANGE” flashed on the display and the red
OVERLOAD LED lit.

The PIE 820-ELITE measures the input signal and constantly
updates the display with the current reading. Move the
EZ-CHECK switch

q to MAX to see the highest reading and to

MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e to
clear the MAX and MIN readings.

SOURCE

HI

SET

LO

OFF

MAX

READ
MIN

READ

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn

for

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

READ

Hz

820.00

mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure

Voltage Output Signal

Flowmeter

Flow Sensor

Variable Speed Drive

Controller

Transmitter

All Frequency
Connections

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Read Pressure

Choose this function to measure pressure in one of 15 different
engineering units using a Crystal Multical Pressure Module.

1) Move the power switch

w to READ then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select PRESSURE for the FUNCTION and make your
choice of UNITS to match the pressure instrument to be
checked.

The following screen will appear each time pressure is selected
to remind you that the switch on the Multical Pressure Module
MUST be set to PSI for the PIE 820-ELITE to indicate the correct
pressure. Failure to do so will result in the wrong pressure being

indicated and possible damage to the pressure module.

2) Connect the electrical output of the pressure module to the

mV inputs of the PIE 820-ELITE matching polarity.

PLUG IN MODULE

SWITCH TO PSI

PRESS

E-Z DIAL KNOB

TO CONTINUE

Read mV

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Read Pressure

3) Connect pressure hoses, fittings & pumps (if required) to the

pressure instrument to be checked.

4) Move the switch on the Pressure Module to PSI and press the

E-Z Dial knob on the 820-ELITE.

5) Press and hold the

e E-Z DIAL KNOB for 1 second to 'Zero'

the pressure. The word "TARE" appears on the display indicating
that all measurements are relative to the pressure measured
when the calibrator was zeroed.

Pressure readings appear on the display of the 820-ELITE and
are constantly updated.

The PIE 820-ELITE measures the pressure and constantly
updates the display with the current reading. Move the
EZ-CHECK switch

q to MAX to see the highest reading and to

MIN to see the lowest reading. Press and hold the knob e for 2
seconds to clear the MAX and MIN readings.

30 psi/2 bar Gauge &

Absolute Modules

Units Maximum

PSI 30.000

Inches H2O@4°C 830.40

Inches H2O@20°C 831.90

Inches H2O@60°F 831.22

Inches HG@0°C 61.080

bar 2.0684

mbar 2068.4

kPa 206.84

MPa 0.2068

Kgf/CM2 2.1092

cm H2O@4°C 2109.2

cm H2O@23°C 2114.4

mm H2O@4°C 21092

mm H2O@23°C 21144

mm Hg @ 0°C 1551.4

500 psi/35 bar Gauge Modules

Units Maximum

PSI 500.00

Inches H2O@4°C 999.99*

Inches H2O@20°C 999.99*

Inches H2O@60°F 999.99*

Inches HG@0°C 1018.0

bar 34.474

mbar 34474

kPa 3447.4

MPa 3.4474

Kgf/CM2 35.153

cm H2O@4°C 35153

cm H2O@23°C 35240

mm H2O@4°C 99999*

mm H2O@23°C 99999*

mm Hg @ 0°C 25857

* Indicates OVER RANGE above this value

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Specifications

General

Operating Temp Range

-20 to 60 °C (-5 to 140 °F)

Storage Temp Range -30 to 60 °C (-22 to 140 °F)

Temperature effect ≤ ± 0.01 %/°C of Full Scale

Relative Humidity

Range

10 % ≤RH ≤90 % (0 to 35 °C),
Non-condensing

10 % ≤RH≤ 70 % (35 to 60 °C),
Non-condensing

Normal Mode Rejection

50/60 Hz, 50 dB

Common Mode Rejection

50/60 Hz, 120 dB

Noise

≤ ± ½ Least Significant Digit from 0.1 to 10 Hz

Size

5.63x3.00x1.60” 143x76x41mm (LxWxH)

Weight

12.1 ounces, 0.34 kg with boot & batteries

Batteries Four “AA” Alkaline 1.5V (LR6)

Battery life Read Functions: ≥ 20 hours

Source mA: ≥ 14 hours @ 12 mA into 250Ω
Pwr/Meas mA: ≥ 12 hours at 20 mA
Source V, Ω, T/C, RTD & Hz:

≥ 20 hours

Low Battery Low battery indication with nominal 1

hour of operation left

Protection against
misconnection

Over-voltage protection to 60 vrms
(rated for 30 seconds)

Red LED indicates OVERLOAD or out
of range conditions

Display

High contrast graphic liquid crystal display
with 0.315” (8.0 mm) high digits. LED
backlighting.

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Read mA

Ranges and Resolution

0.000 to 24.000 mA or -25.00 to 125.00%

of 4-20 mA

Accuracy ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.003 mA)

Voltage burden ≤ 2V at 24 mA

Overload/Current
limit protection

25 mA nominal

Source mA / Power & Measure Two Wire Transmitters

Ranges and Resolution

0.000 to 24.000 mA or -25.00 to 125.00%

of 4-20 mA

Accuracy ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.003 mA)

Loop compliance voltage

≥ 24 DCV @ 20.00mA

Loop drive capability 1200 Ω at 20 mA for 15 hours nominal;

950 Ω with Hart Resistor enabled

mA 2-Wire Transmitter Simulation

Accuracy Same as Source/Power & Measure

Voltage burden ≤ 2V at 20 mA

Overload/Current limit

protection

24 mA nominal

Loop voltage limits 2 to 60 VDC (fuse-less protected from

reverse polarity connections)

Specifications

DC Voltage Read

Range and Resolution

±99.999 mV, ±999.99mV, 0 to 10.250 V, 0.00
to 60.00 V DC

Accuracy

≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01% Full Scale)

Input resistance ≥ 1 MΩ

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Source V dc

Ranges and Resolution

-20.000 to 99.999 mV, -500.00 to 999.99 mV,

0.000 to 10.250V

Accuracy

≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01% Full Scale)

Source Current

≥ 24 mA

Sink Current > 16 mA

Output Impedance < 1 Ohm

Short Circuit Duration Infinite

Thermocouple Source

Accuracy ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01 mV)

Cold Junction Compensation

± (0.1°C + 0.01%/°C)

Output Impedance < 1 Ohm

Source Current > 20 mA (drives 80 mV into 10 Ohms)

Thermocouple Read

Accuracy & Cold
Junction Compensation

Same as Thermocouple Source

Input Impedance

> 1 Megohms

Open TC Threshold;
Pulse

10K Ohms; <5 µamp pulse for 300
milliseconds (nominal)

Specifications

pH Source

Range and Resolution

-414.00 to +414.00 pH

Accuracy in mV

≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading in mV + 0.1 mV)

Accuracy in pH ≤ ± 0.003 pH @ 25°C

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RTD, OHMS and Continuity Read

Resistance Ranges 0.00 to 401.00, 0.0 to 4010.0 Ohms

Accuracy ±(0.02% of Reading + 0.075 Ohms)

Excitation Current

1.0 mA to 401 Ohms, 0.6 mA to 4010
Ohms (nominal)

Continuity 0.0 to 401.0 Ohms; Beeps from 0.0 to

100.0 Ohms

RTD and OHMS Source

3 Wire & 4 Wire
Accuracy

F r o m 1 t o 1 0 . 2 m A
External Excitation Current

B e l o w 1 m A o f E x t e r n a l
Excitation Current

2 Wire Accuracy

±(0.03% of Full Scale + 0.075 Ohms)

±(0.03% of Full Scale+0.075 Ohms +

Add 0.1 Ohm to specifications listed above

Resistance Ranges 0.0 to 410.00 to 4001.0 Ohms

Allowable Excitation

Current Range

<401 Ohms: 10.2 mA max; steady or
pulsed/intermittent

401 to 4001 Ohms: 1 mA max; steady or
pulsed/intermittent

Pulsed Excitation
Current Compatibility

DC to 0.01 second pulse width

0.025 mV

mA Excitation Current

)

Specifications

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Frequency Source

Ranges 1 to 2000 CPM, 0.01 to 999.99 Hz, 0.1

to 9999.9 Hz, 0.001 to 20.000 kHz

Accuracy

≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01% Full Scale)

Output Waveform

Square Wave, Zero Crossing -1.0 to +5 V
peak-to-peak ±10%

Risetime (10 to 90% of
amplitude)

< 10 microseconds

Output Impedance < 1 Ohm

Source Current > 1 mA rms at 20 kHz

Short Circuit Duration Infinite

Optical Coupling Green LED (HZ SYNC) flashes at

output frequency

Frequency Read

Ranges & Accuracy Same as Frequency Source

Accuracy

≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01% Full Scale)

Trigger Level 1 V rms, dc coupled

Input Impedance > 1 Meg Ohm + 60 pF

Specifications

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Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies

Based on ±(0.03% of 80 mV)

T/C Degrees C

Range

°C Degrees F

Range

°F

J -200.0 to -50.0 ±0.5° -328.0 to -58.0 ±1.0°

-50.0 to 300.0 ±0.2° -58.0 to 572.0 ±0.4°

300.0 to 900.0 ±0.3° 572.0 to 1652.0 ±0.6°

900.0 to 1200.0 ±0.4° 1652.0 to 2192.0 ±0.8°

K -230.0 to -50.0 ±1.2° -382.0 to -58.0 ±2.2°

-50.0 to 550.0 ±0.3° -58.0 to 1022.0 ±0.6°

550.0 to 1000.0 ±0.5° 1022.0 to 1832.0 ±0.8°

1000.0 to 1371.1 ±0.6° 1832.0 to 2500.0 ±1.1°

T -260.0 to -230.0 ±2.9° -436.0 to -382.0 ±5.2°

-230.0 to -210.0 ±1.0° -382.0 to -346.0 ±1.9°

-210.0 to -50.0 ±0.8° -346.0 to -58.0 ±1.4°

-58.0 to 50.0 ±0.3° -58.0 to 122.0 ±0.6°

50.0 to 400.0 ±0.2° 122.0 to 752.0 ±0.4°

E -240.0 to -200.0 ±0.9° -400.0 to -328.0 ±1.7°

-200.0 to 0.0 ±0.5° -328.0 to 32.0 ±0.8°

0.0 to 350.0 ±0.2° 32.0 to 662.0 ±0.3°

350.0 to 1000.0 ±0.3° 662.0 to 1832.0 ±0.6°

R -18.3 to 100.0 ±2.1° -1.0 to 212.0 ±3.8°

100.0 to 500.0 ±1.3° 212.0 to 932.0 ±2.4°

500.0 to 1400.0 ±1.0° 932.0 to 2552.0 ±1.8°

1400.0 to 1767.8 ±1.2° 2552.0 to 3214.0 ±2.0°

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S -18.3 to 100.0 ±2.0° -1.0 to 212.0 ±3.7°

100.0 to 350.0 ±1.4° 212.0 to 662.0 ±2.5°

350.0 to 1600.0 ±1.1° 662.0 to 2912.0 ±2.0°

1600.0 to 1767.8 ±1.3° 2912.0 to 3214.0 ±2.4°

B 315.6 to 600.0 ±3.2° 600.0 to 1122.0 ±5.7°

600.0 to 850.0 ±1.7° 1122.0 to 1562.0 ±3.1°

850.0 to 1100.0 ±1.3° 1562.0 to 2012.0 ±2.4°

1100.0 to 1820.0 ±1.1° 2012.0 to 3308.0 ±2.0°

N -230.0 to -150.0 ±1.9° -382.0 to -238.0 ±3.4°

-150.0 to -50.0 ±0.7° -238.0 to -58.0 ±1.2°

-50.0 to 950.0 ±0.4° -58.0 to 1742.0 ±0.8°

950.0 to 1300.0 ±0.5° 1742.0 to 2372.0 ±1.0°

G

(W)

100.0 to 350.0 ±1.7° 212.0 to 662.0 ±3.0°

350.0 to 1700.0 ±0.8° 662.0 to 3092.0 ±1.5°

1700.0 to 2000.0 ±1.0° 3092.0 to 3632.0 ±1.8°

2000.0 to 2320.0 ±1.1° 3632.0 to 4208.0 ±2.1°

C

(W5)

-1.1 to 100.0 ±0.8° 30.1 to 212.0 ±1.4°

100.0 to 1000.0 ±0.7° 212.0 to 1832.0 ±1.3°

1000.0 to 1750.0 ±1.2° 1832.0 to 3182.0 ±2.1°

1750.0 to 2320.0 ±2.0° 3182.0 to 4208.0 ±3.5°

T/C Degrees C

Range

°C Degrees F

Range

°F

Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies

Based on ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01 mV)

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D -1.1 to 150.0 ±1.0° 30.1 to 302.0 ±1.8°

150.0 to 1100.0 ±0.7° 302.0 to 2012.0 ±1.3°

1100.0 to 1750.0 ±1.0° 2012.0 to 3182.0 ±1.8°

1750.0 to 2320.0 ±2.0° 3182.0 to 4208.0 ±3.6°

P 0.0 to 600.0 ±0.3° 32.0 to 1112.0 ±0.6°

600.0 to 900.0 ±0.4° 1112.0 to 1652.0 ±0.8°

900.0 to 1200.0 ±0.6° 1652.0 to 2192.0 ±1.1°

1200.0 to 1395.0 ±0.7° 2192.0 to 2543.0 ±1.2°

L

J-DIN

-200.0 to -50.0 ±0.4° -328.0 to -58.0 ±0.7°

-50.0 to 300.0 ±0.2° -58.0 to 572.0 ±0.4°

300.0 to 900.0 ±0.3° 572.0 to 1652.0 ±0.5°

U

T-DIN

-200.0 to -50.0 ±0.6° -328.0 to -58.0 ±1.1°

-50.0 to 50.0 ±0.3° -58.0 to 122.0 ±0.5°

50.0 to 550.0 ±0.2° 122.0 to 1022.0 ±0.4°

550.0 to 600.0 ±0.3° 1022.0 to 1112.0 ±0.5°

T/C Degrees C

Range

°C Degrees F

Range

°F

Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies

Based on ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01 mV)

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RTD Ranges & Accuracies

RTD Accuracy Based on

±(0.03% of Reading in Ohms + 0.075 Ohms)

RTD

Type

Degrees C

Range

°C

Degrees F

Range

°F

Pt 100 Ohm

DIN/IEC/JIS 1989

1.3850 (ITS-90)

-200.0 to 0.0

0.0 to 340.0

340.0 to 640.0

640.0 to 850.0

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°
±0.5°

-328.0 to 32.0

248.0 to 644.0

644.0 to 1184.0

1184.0 to 1562.0

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±1.0°

Pt 100 Ohm

(Burns)

1.3902

-200.0 to 10.0

10.0 to 350.0

350.0 to 650.0

650.0 to 850.0

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°
±0.5°

-328.0 to 50.0

50.0 to 662.0

662.0 to 1202.0

1202.0 to 1562.0

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±0.9°

Pt 100 Ohm

(Old JIS 1981)

1.3916

-200.0 to 20.0

20.0 to 360.0

360.0 to 650.0

650.0 to 850.0

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°
±0.5°

-328.0 to 68.0

68.0 to 680.0

680.0 to 1202.0

1202.0 to 1562.0

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±0.9°

Pt 100 Ohm

(US Lab)

1.3926

-200.0 to 20.0

20.0 to 360.0

360.0 to 660.0

660.0 to 850.0

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°
±0.5°

-328.0 to 68.0

68.0 to 680.0

680.0 to 1220.0

1220.0 to 1562.0

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±0.9°

Pt 1000 Ohm

DIN/IEC/JIS 1989

1.3850

-200.0 to 0.0

0.0 to 340.0

340.0 to 640.0

640.0 to 850.0

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°
±0.5°

-328.0 to 32.0

248.0 to 644.0

644.0 to 1184.0

1184.0 to 1562.0

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±1.0°

Copper 10 Ohm

1.4274 (Minco)

-200.0 to 260.0

±2.0°

-328.0 to 500.0

±3.6°

Copper 50

1.4280

-50.0 to 150.0

±0.4°

-58.0 to 302.0

±0.8°

Ni 120 Ohm

1.6720 (Pure)

-80.0 to 260.0

±0.1°

-112.0 to 500.0

±0.3°

Ni 110 Ohm

Bristol 7 NA 1.5801

-100.0 to 260.0

±0.2°

-148.0 to 500.0

±0.4°

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Standard Warranty

Our equipment is warranted against defective material and
workmanship (excluding batteries) for a period of three years
from the date of shipment. Claims under warranty can be made
by returning the equipment prepaid to our factory. The equipment
will be repaired, replaced or adjusted at our option. The liability
of Practical Instrument Electronics (PIE) is restricted to that
given under our warranty. No responsibility is accepted for
damage, loss or other expense incurred through sale or use of
our equipment. Under no condition shall Practical Instrument
Electronics, Inc. be liable for any special, incidental or
consequential damage.

Optional Repair/Replacement Warranty

Under our Repair/Replacement Warranty (RP-WAR-B), our
equipment is warranted against ANY damage or malfunction
that may cause the unit to fail for a period of three (3) years from
the date of shipment.

This warranty is limited to one complete replacement against
any damage or malfunction during the warranty period. If
replaced, the new calibrator will carry our Standard Warranty for
the remainder of the three (3) years or a minimum of one (1)
year from the date of shipment.

Additional Information

PIE Calibrators are manufactured in the USA.

This product is
calibrated on equipment traceable to NIST and includes a
Certificate of Calibration. Test Data is available for an additional
charge.

Practical Instrument Electronics recommends a calibration
interval of one year. Contact your local representative for
recalibration and repair services.

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