PIE 820PM, PIE 830PM Operating Instructions Manual

PIE 820PM

Panel Mounted

Multifunction Process Calibrator

mA • V • TC • Ω • RTD • Hz

Operating Instructions

PIE 820PM

Panel Mounted

Multifunction Process Calibrator

mA • V • TC • Ω • RTD • Hz

Operating Instructions

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Copyright © 2018 All rights reserved • 820PM-9002 - Rev A 19 June 2018

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Contents

Basic Operation

Switches & Knobs .......................................................................... 4

Connections.................................................................................... 4

MAIN Menus - Functions, Units & Ranges ..................................... 5

FEATURE Menu - Stepping & Ramping / Auto Off / Backlight ....... 6

Storing EZ-CHECK Outputs & Automatic Stepping ....................... 7

Functions and Hookup Diagrams

Milliamp

Source mA, Simulate 2 Wire Transmitters .................................. 8, 9

Read mA, Power/Measure Transmitters ..................................10, 11

Voltage & Millivolt

Source V & mV; Read V & mV ............................................... 12, 13

Thermocouple

Source T/C & Read T/C Sensors ........................................... 14, 15

Resistance

Source Resistance, Read Resistance & Continuity ............... 16, 17

RTD

Source RTD & Read RTD Sensors ........................................ 18, 19

Frequency

Source KHz, Hz & CPM; Read KHz, Hz & CPM .................... 20, 21

Warranty & Accessories

Warranty & Additional Information ................................................ 22

Accessories .................................................................................. 23

Specifications

General ................................................................................... 24-25

Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies ...................................... 26-27

RTD Ranges & Accuracies ........................................................... 28

Installation

Panel Cutout Dimensions ............................................................. 29

Mounted in Panel ................................................................... 30, 31

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Product Description

• 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. Icons on the display indicate where
to plug in the test leads.

• Use it as a milliamp and voltage calibrator

Source 0 to 24.00 mA, 0 to 10.25 V & -10.00 to 80.00 mV dc
Read 0 to 24.00 mA, 0 to 10.25 V, 0 to 60.0 V and -10.00 to 80.00 mV dc
Simulate 2-Wire Transmitters & Power up transmitters & loops

• Calibrate in temperature with 0.1°C/°F resolution

Stop carrying around a millivolt source and thermocouple tables. The PIE
820PM works with the thermocouples you use including types J, T, E, K, R,
S, B, N, G, C, D, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN) and Platinel II. Pt 100 Ohm (3850,
3902, 3916, 3926) & 100 Ohm (3850) RTD; Copper 10 & 50 Ohm, Nickel
100 and 120 Ohm RTD. Guaranteed compatible with all instrumentation.

• Quickly set any 3 outputs Plus automatic step & ramp

Easily set any value quickly with the adjustable “DIAL” plus store any three
temperatures for instant recall with the EZ-CHECK™ switch. Choose
between 2, 3, 5, 11 steps and ramp to automatically increment the output in
100%, 50%, 25%, 10% of span or continuously ramp between span and
zero. Select the step time to match your system from 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20,
25, 30 and 60 seconds.

• Compatible with all process instruments

Connect directly to the thermocouple inputs of smart transmitters, PLCs,
DCS and multichannel recorders and verify their outputs or displays.

Measure temperature sensors, frequency pickups, mA & V

•

Check the values of your process sensors. Instantly recall MAX and MIN
values to see process variability.The PIE 820PM measures thermocouple or
RTD probes in degrees C or F.

• Checkout resistance instruments, loop & wiring problems

Source and read resistance from 0.0 to 401.0 and 0 to 4010 ohms. ‘Beep’ out
connections with the built-in continuity checker.

• Checkout flow and vibration systems

Source & read frequency from 0 to 2000 CPM (Counts-Per-Minute), 0.00 to

999.99 Hz, 0.0 to 9999.9 Hz and 0.000 to 20.000 kHz.

• Easy to read

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

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Basic Operation

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MODEL 820PM

Process Calibrator

mA · V ∙ TC · Ω · RTD · Hz

2

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MAX

READ

MIN

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Source & Read mV

Hz

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Source V

RTD • Ohms

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SOURCE

READ

OFF

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn for

Fast Dialing

Push & Hold to

Store/Step

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TC

HI
SET
LO

EZ-CHECK™

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

All mA∙ Read V

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 820PM 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 820PM will display the current input
value. Slide the switch to HI and the
highest value measured since turn-on or
reset will be displayed; slide the switch to
LO and the lowest value measured since
turn-on or reset will be displayed.

w SOURCE/OFF/READ Switch

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

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 step 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.

Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to
change the function of the calibrator
and to select ranges, units and other
user settings.

Test leads with shielded or non
shielded banana plugs may be plugged
into the protected banana jacks labeled
1 through 6.

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Connections

Simulating or reading thermocouples
requires the use of thermocouple or
extension grade thermocouple wire
terminated with a miniature
thermocouple plug.

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Configuration

Double Click Menus

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.

Source mA & Simulate 2 Wire

Transmitters

MAIN
> EXIT (1/2)
FUNCTION mA
MODE SOURCE 2W SIM
UNITS mA %
HART 250Ω ON OFF

Source & Read Thermocouples

> EXIT (1/2)
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

Source RTD

Read mA & Power/Measure

Transmitters

> EXIT (1/2)
FUNCTION mA
MODE READ PWR MEAS

UNITS
HART 250Ω ON OFF

mA %

Source Volts & Millivolts

> EXIT (1/2)
FUNCTION V
RANGE 10V 80mV

> EXIT (1/2)
FUNCTION RTD
UNITS °C °F
RTD Pt 100 a=3850 [* RTD Types]
WIRE MODE 234W

Read RTD

> EXIT (1/2)
FUNCTION RTD
UNITS °C °F

RTD Pt 100 a=3850
WIRE MODE 3W 2W 4W

[* RTD Types]

Read Volts & Millivolts

> EXIT (1/2)
FUNCTION V
RANGE 10V 60V 80mV

Source & Read Frequency

> EXIT (1/2)
FUNCTION FREQ
RANGE 20KHZ 10000HZ 1000HZ

2000CPM

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* RTD Types: Pt 100 a=3850, 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 Ohms

>EXIT (1/2)
FUNCTION OHMS
RANGE 400Ω 4000Ω

WIRE MODE 234W

Read Ohms

>EXIT (1/2)
FUNCTION OHMS
RANGE 400Ω 4000Ω CONT

WIRE MODE 3W 2W 4W

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Configuration

Double Click Menu - STEPPING, AUTO OFF & BACKLIGHT

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:

MAIN
> EXIT (1/2)
FUNCTION mA
MODE SOURCE
UNITS mA
HART 250Ω ON

Turn the
menu (FEATURES) 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/
RAMP and the STEP/RAMP 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.

e DIAL KNOB to move to the second

FEATURES
> EXIT (2/2)
AUTO OFF ON
BACKLIGHT ON
STEPS/RAMP 3
STEP/RAMP TIME 5

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

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
seconds (the word STORE will appear on the
display after 3 seconds and continue to press
the EZ-DIAL KNOB) until the word STEP
appears on the display. The word STEP will
appear on the display anytime the selected
automatic function is running. Stop the stepping
or ramping by again pressing and holding the
DIAL KNOB for 3 seconds.

e DIAL KNOB for 6

e

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.

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Storing EZ-CHECK Outputs

STORING HI and LO EZ-CHECK Outputs

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

1) Store your high (SPAN) output temperature by moving the EZ-CHECK switch to the HI position

and turn the
EZ-Dial knob until STORED appears to store the value. Release the EZ-Dial knob.

2) Store your low (ZERO) output temperature by moving the EZ-CHECK switch to the LO position

and turn the
EZ-Dial knob until STORED appears to store the value. Release the EZ-Dial knob.

3) Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO temperature outputs by moving the EZ-CHECK switch

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

e EZ-Dial knob until the desired temperature is on the display. Press and hold the

e EZ-Dial knob until the desired temperature is on the display. Press and hold the

Automatic Stepping

To change the Automatic Stepping settings

Double click the e DIAL KNOB at any time the unit is on and the menu will appear for 15 seconds.

Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move through down
to the third (FEATURES) 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.

STEPS - pressing the knob will cycle through 2, 3, 5 and 11 then reverse direction. The endpoints of
the steps 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 between the HI and LO EZ-CHECK.

FEATURES

> EXIT (3/3)
AUTO OFF ON OFF
BACKLIGHT ON OFF
STEPS/RAMP 2
STEP/RAMP TIME 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 20 25 30 60

3 5 11 RAMP

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

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
after 3 seconds and continue to press the 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 6 seconds (the word STORE will appear on the display

e DIAL KNOB for 3 seconds.

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

Choose this function to provide an output from 0.00 to 24.00 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 820PM to the inputs of the device being
calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red lead from jack (5) to the plus (+)
input and black lead from jack (6) to the minus (-) input. Open loops and signals
above the maximum scale are limited by protection circuitry with “ERROR” or
“OVER RANGE” flashed on the display and the red OVERLOAD LED lit.

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 0.01 mA (0.1%) increments by turning the knob
e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with 1.00 mA (10.0%) increments.

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SOURCE

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20.00

HI

mA

Process Calibrator

mA · V ∙ TC · Ω · RTD · Hz

MAX
READ
MIN

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Source & Read mV

Hz

-2

Source V

2

RTD • Ohms

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SOURCE

READ

OFF

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn for

Fast Dialing

Push & Hold to

Store/Step

+

TC

Milliamp Receiver Input

Controller

Transmitter

Computer

Logger, I/P, DCS

HI
SET
LO

EZ-CHECK™

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

All mA∙ Read V

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

Choose this function to simulate a 2 Wire Transmitter output from 0.00 to 24.00
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 820PM to the inputs of the device being
calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red lead from jack (5) to the plus (+)
input and black lead from jack (6) to the minus (-) input. Open loops and signals
above the maximum scale are limited by protection circuitry with “ERROR” or
“OVER RANGE” flashed on the display and the red OVERLOAD LED lit.

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 0.01 mA (0.1%) increments by turning the knob
e. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing with 1.00 mA (10.0%) increments.

Power Supply

Typical 12 to 24 V DC

(2 to 100 V for 820PM)

Powers External

2-Wire Transmitter

Receiver

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MODEL 820PM

PWRM

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mA

Process Calibrator

mA · V ∙ TC · Ω · RTD · Hz

MAX
READ

MIN

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Source & Read mV

Hz

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Source V

2

RTD • Ohms

6-

SOURCE

READ

OFF

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn for

Fast Dialing

Push & Hold to

Store/Step

+

TC

HI
SET
LO

EZ-CHECK™

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

All mA∙ Read V

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Typical

2-Wire

Transmitter

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

Choose this function to measure from 0.00 to 24.00 milliamps or -25.0 to

125.0%.

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 from jack (5) of the PIE 820PM to the more positive
point of the break and the black input lead from jack (6) 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
“OVER RANGE” on the display and the red OVERLOAD LED lit.

The PIE 820PM 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.

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MODEL 820PM

READ

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mA

Process Calibrator

mA · V ∙ TC · Ω · RTD · Hz

MAX

READ

MIN

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Source & Read mV

Hz

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Source V

2

RTD • Ohms

6-

SOURCE

READ

OFF

Double Click

Menu

Push & Turn for

Fast Dialing

Push & Hold to

Store/Step

+

TC

Milliamp Output Signal

Controller

Transmitter

P/I

DCS

HI
SET
LO

EZ-CHECK™

OVERLOAD

Hz SYNC

All mA∙ Read V

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