PIECAL 510B/511B
RTD Simulator
Operating Instructions
PIECAL 510B/511B
RTD Simulator
Operating Instructions
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176
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(Shown without optional boot)
(Shown with optional boot)
Product Description
• Easy to use
With the PIECAL 510B/511B you can check & calibrate all your RTD instruments. Automatic
indication of connections on the display for simple hookups. Choose a single RTD type for the
Model 510B or simulate 10 RTD types with the Model 511B.
• Take it into the shop, plant or field
Carry it without worry - protect it with an optional rubber boot and rugged, low profile switches.
Easy to operate even in the dark areas of the plant with the backlit display.
• Calibrate directly in temperature (°C & °F)
Stop carrying around a decade box and RTD resistance tables. The PIECAL 510B/511B works
with the RTDs you use including Platinum 100 (alpha = 3850, 3902, 3926) & 1000 (alpha =
3850, 3750) Ohm, Copper 10 & 50 Ohm, Nickel 100 and 120 Ohm. Easily set any value quickly
to within 0.1° with the adjustable digital potentiometer “DIAL” plus store any three temperatures
for instant recall with the EZ-CHECK™ switch.
• Compatible with all process instruments
Connect directly to the RTD inputs of smart transmitters, PLCs, DCS and multichannel recorders
and verify their outputs or displays. Works with older instruments with fixed excitation currents
and newer multichannel instruments that switch the excitation current between input channels.
Copyright © 2011 All rights reserved • 510B/511B-9002 - Rev D 13 July 2011
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Basic Operation
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RTD SIMULATOR
3W 2W 1W 4W
HI
100.0
Pt100 α=385
MULTIPLE RTD TYPES
HI
SET
LO
(Optional Boot Shown)
q EZ-CHECK™ Switch
SOURCE: Instantly output two preset RTD
temperatures by moving the EZ-CHECK™ switch to
the “LO” position or “HI” position.
point checks select the “DIAL” position. The
PIECAL 510B/511B will remember the last
“DIAL” value, even with the power off.
These values can easily be changed to suit the
calibration requirements.
THERMOCOUPLE
AUTOMATED
CALIBRATOR
RTD
J, T, E, K, mV
CALIBRATOR
°C
SOURCE
SOURCE
OFF
Push & Turn
for
Fast Dialing
Push & Hold
to Store
Double Click
for Options
For fast three
w SOURCE/OFF Switch
Select “SOURCE” to output in °C, °F or ohms.
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 0.1°
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 SIMULATE
mode.
Double click the knob to get into the PIECAL
510B/511B Configuration Mode. Use
configuration to select °C or °F, RTD Type (511B
only) and Auto Off On/Off.
Changing Batteries
Low battery is indicated by “BAT” on the display.
Approximately one to four hours of typical
operation remain before the PIECAL 510B/511B
will automatically turn off. To change the batteries;
remove the optional 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 (RTD Type,
EZ-CHECK Memories, etc., are reset to factory
settings when the batteries are removed.
Note: Alkaline batteries are supplied and
recommended for maximum battery life and
performance.
Configuration
Configure the Calibrator
Move w POWER SWITCH to “SOURCE”.
EXIT MENU - exits this menu immediately and
saves any changes. Menu will automatically exit
after 15 seconds of inactivity (countdown timer is
displayed).
MODEL 51# V#.##
DOUBLE CLICK
EZ-DIAL KNOB
FOR CONFIGURATION
Setup
Double click the
unit is on and the following displays will appear
for 15 seconds:
> EXIT 15
Turn the
menu. Press the e DIAL KNOB to toggle
between OFF and ON or to scroll through the
settings.
e DIAL KNOB at any time the
TEMP UNITS °C
RTD Pt 100 a=3850
AUTO OFF ON
e DIAL KNOB to move through the
TEMP UNITS - pressing the knob will toggle
between °C and °F.
RTD 510: pressing the knob will toggle between the
factory configured RTD (Pt, Cu & Ni) and Ohms.
511: pressing the knob will cycle through the ten
different RTD types (Pt, Cu & Ni) at different
base resistances and alpha values and Ohms.
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.
Note: All settings are remembered even with the
power off. Removing the batteries resets the
values to factory defaults.
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