PIE Practical Instrument Electronics 820-Elite Specifications

Practical Instrument Electronics

82 E. Main Street Suite 3.14 • Webster, NY 14580 Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • [e-mail] • www.piecal.com

Multifunction Diagnostic Process Calibrator

Carry eight single
function calibrators in the
palm of your hand!

• Lighten up your toolbox

Compact calibrator replaces toolbox of single function devices

Milliamp • Voltage • Frequency • pH • Resistance
Thermocouples • RTDs • Check Continuity • Pressure

• Technician friendly operation

Intuitive EZ-DIAL Double Click Menu makes it easier to setup than other
multifunction calibrators. Similar to the single function PIE 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 and ±999.99 mV
Simulate 2-Wire Transmitters
Power up transmitters & loops with the built-in 24 V power supply.
Simplify HART hookups with built-in 250 Ohm resistor

PIE

820-ELITE

• Troubleshoot loop problems

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

• Calibrate directly in temperature to 0.1°C & 0.1°F

Compatible with the instruments you use including all brands of
smart transmitters and PLCs with

• Checkout flow and vibration systems

Source & read frequency to 2000 CPM (Counts-Per-Minute), 999.99
Hz, 9999.9 Hz & to 20.000 kHz.

• Troubleshoot loop & wiring problems

‘Beep’ out connections with the built-in continuity checker.

• 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

• Measure pressure with optional pressure modules

32 modules for gauge, differential, compound and absolute pressure.

• Easy to read - Turn on the backlight & easily see the display in dark areas of the plant.

• Quickly set any three outputs plus automatic stepping & ramping

Easily set any value with the adjustable “DIAL” plus store any three output settings for instant recall with the
EZ-CHECK™ switch. 2, 3, 5 & 11 steps automatically increment output in 100%, 50%, 25% or 10% of span. Select
RAMP to smoothly increase and decrease the output. Set step/ramp time to 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 & 60 seconds.

14 thermocouple & 9 RTD types.

Actual Size

• Measure temperature sensors, frequency pickups, loop currents, voltage levels & pressures

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

• Evolutionary design

PIE Calibrators are designed and built by members of the same team that designed and built the calibrators
manufactured by Fluke* under the Altek* label. The 820-ELITE improves upon other brands by including a rubber
boot, a backlit display with larger digits, higher accuracy and more ranges for greater flexibility.

* PIECAL Calibrators are not manufactured or distributed by Fluke Corp or Altek Industries Inc, manufacturers of Altek Calibrators.

Milliamp Calibrator

• Easy to use

With the 820-ELITE you can check,
calibrate and measure all your
current signal instruments in a 4 to
20 milliamp DC loop. It can be used
at any access point in your loop.

Source & Read 0.000 to 24.000 mA, Simulate a 2 Wire
Transmitter or use the 820-ELITE to simultaneously
power your 2 Wire Transmitter and measure its output.

• Source milliamps

Calibrate recorders, digital indicators, stroke valves or
any instruments that get their input from a 4 to 20 mA
loop. Easily set any value quickly to within 0.001 mA with
the adjustable digital potentiometer “EZ-DIAL” or use
preset 4.000 mA (0.00%) and 20.000 mA (100.00%)
EZ-CHECK™ settings.

Voltage Calibrator

• Source three ranges of mV & V dc

With the 820-ELITE you can check,
calibrate and measure all your
voltage, millivolt and pH signal
instruments in your plant. Source

0.000 to 10.250 V dc, -500.00 to

999.99 mV and -20.000 to 99.999
m V.

• Calibrate using loop power

Check loop wiring and receivers by using the 820-ELITE
in place of a 2 Wire transmitter. Uses any loop power
from 2 to 60 V DC.

• Read loop current

Check controller outputs or measure the milliamp signal
anywhere in the loop. The 820-ELITE measures 0.000
to 24.000 mA (-25.00 to 125.00%) signals with greater
accuracy than a typical multimeter.

• Power & measure 2 wire transmitters

The 820-ELITE can simultaneously output 24V DC to
power any and all devices in a process loop using the
internal batteries and internal switching power supply,
while measuring the output of a 2 Wire Transmitter and
any other loop devices. Powers HART™ transmitters
with built-in 250 ohm resistor simplifying hookups with
HART communicators.

• Read DC volts

The 820-ELITE can measure from 0.000 to 10.250 V,

-999.99 to 999.99 mV, -99.999 to 99.999 mV and 0.00
to 60.0 VDC. Use it to check loop power supplies, I/V
converters, 1 to 5 Volt signals, and other voltages.

Frequency Calibrator

• Calibrate flow meters and frequency instruments

Generate zero crossing square
waves to check, calibrate and
measure all the frequency signal
instruments in your plant. Source
and read frequencies from 1 to 2000
CPM (Counts-Per-Minute), 0.01 to

999.00 Hz, 0.1 to 9999.9 Hz and

0.001 to 20.000 kHz.

Thermocouple Calibrator

• Calibrate directly in temperature to 0.1°C & 0.1°F

Stop carrying around a millivolt
source and thermocouple tables.
The 820-ELITE works with the
thermocouples you use including
types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, G, C, D,
L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN) and P (Platinel
II). Easily set any value quickly to
within 0.1° with the adjustable digital
potentiometer “EZ-DIAL” plus recall
any three temperatures for instant
recall with the EZ-CHECK™ switch.

• Checkout optical pickups

The 820-ELITE has a green LED that flashes in sync
with the output frequency. Select a frequency and hold
the calibrator up to the optical sensor.

• Measure frequency signals

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

• Measure thermocouple sensors

Trouble shoot sensor connections and find broken wires
or corroded connections. Connect your thermocouple
with a miniature thermocouple connector and the
820-ELITE measures the probe to 0.1 degree C or F.

RTD, Resistance Calibrator

• Easy to use

With the 820-ELITE you can check &
calibrate all your RTD instruments
and measure RTD Sensors.

• Calibrate directly in temperature (°C & °F)

Stop carrying around a decade box and RTD resistance
tables. The 820-ELITE works with the RTDs you use
including Platinum 100 (alpha = 3850, 3902, 3916,

3926) & 1000 (alpha = 3850) Ohm, Copper 10 & 50
Ohm, Nickel 100 and 120 Ohm. Easily set any value
quickly to within 0.1° with the adjustable digital
potentiometer “EZ-DIAL” plus store any three
temperatures for instant recall with the EZ-CHECK™
switch. Or use like a decade box from 0.00 to 401.00 and
from 0.0 to 4010.0 Ohms.

pH Simulator

• 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
doesn’t require too much offset with the probe. If the
probe requires more than the manufacturer’s
recommendations (typically 5%) it is time to replace the
probe. The 820-ELITE simulates 0.000 to 14.000 pH @
25°C corresponding to -414.12 to +414.12 mV.

Continuity Checker

• Compatible with ALL process instruments

No competitor’s calibrator is compatible with as many
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.

• Measure RTD sensors

Connect your two, three or four wire RTDs and the
820-ELITE measures the RTD to 0.1 degree C or F.

• Troubleshoot wiring and connection problems

Use the built-in continuity checker to look at wiring and
connections during installation or to locate shorts.
Beeps from 0 to 100 Ohms.

Connections

• Simple connections labeled on LCD

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 and pressure
modules plug into the pressure connector.

Thermocouple wire kits and pressure modules are
optional accessories.

23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

Source V∙ pH

+

Measure Pressure

• Easily measure pressure with a plug in pressure module

Purchase any of our 32 modules to quickly measure gauge, differential, compound & absolute
pressure. 32 selectable engineering units.
PSI;
inches, feet, mm, cm and meter of H2O @ 4°C, 20°C & 60°F;
inches, meter, cm and mm of Hg @ 0°C;
torr • kg/cm2 • kg/m2 • Pa • hPa • kPa • MPa • Bar • mBar • ATM • oz/in2 • lb/ft2

4

1

Ω

RTD

-

T/C

Troubleshoot Loop Problems

• Find current leaks in loops before swapping instruments

Automatic indication Loop Current
and Leakage Current (US Patent
#7,248,058). Measure ground current
leakage from faulty wiring, flooded

820-ELITE detects
uncontrolled current
in the loop due to a
flooded junction box.

conduit and corrosion bridges to
help you decide if there is a wiring
problem in the loop (diagrams below).

Typical problem found with Leak Detection

Have you ever replaced a “faulty” transmitter only to find the problem was somewhere else in the loop? And did you end up

throwing the transmitter away after you fixed the other problem “just in case” the transmitter was faulty?

If you find a loop where the transmitter is calibrated correctly but all the readings elsewhere in the loop have a fixed offset this is
due to a Zero Shift. This zero shift is typically caused by some current in the loop bypassing the transmitter. This might be caused
by ground faults, moisture or corrosion.

If you have some loops that are erratic after it rains there may be moisture present in a junction box or where insulation has
broken down. Turn on Ground Leak Detection and use the PIE 820-ELITE to power up the loop. Any current that isn’t controlled by
the transmitter or other current control element will be indicated as leakage on the PIE 820-ELITE display.

The PIE 820-ELITE powers up the 2-Wire transmitter or loop and indicates the total current and the uncontrolled current. This
provides information useful in troubleshooting loop errors.

Transmitter

input signal at

50% of Span

Transmitter

regulating

Junction

Box

12.51mA

Control
System

current to

12.00 mA

Here is a loop where a technician has just recalibrated
the transmitter but the control room still sees a problem.
The problem started just after a rainstorm.

Why buy a PIE calibrator with loop diagnostics

Undiagnosed loop problems often cause calibration errors which can lead
to dangerous operating conditions or catastrophic results. The PIE
820-ELITE is the only single display multifunction calibrator that can detect
and indicate these problems due to the patented troubleshooting features.

T

ransmitter

input signal at

50% of Span

Flooded
junction

box or

corroded

terminals

Transmitter

regulating

current to

LEAK ERROR = 00.48

12.492 mA

LEAKAGE: 00.51mA

PWR MEAS

LEAK ERROR = 00.48

12.492 mA

PWR MEAS

AUTOMATED DIAGNOSTIC CALIBRATOR

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

SOURCE

MAX

HI

READ

SET

OFF

MIN

LO

READ

Double Click

Hz SYNC

Menu

OVERLOAD

Push & Turn

for
Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to

Store/Step

12.00 mA

Using the PIE 820-ELITE to power up the loop the technician
detects a leakage of 0.48 mA - approximately the offset seen
in the control room. He walks the loop and opens a junction
box releasing a stream of water. The loop is again in control.

Designed to work where you work

• Easy to use on the bench or in the field

The rubber boot provides more than
protection...flip out the tilt stand when
you need to set it on your work
bench. Free up BOTH hands when
you work on the plant floor or in the
field. Especially handy when you
have to hang onto a ladder or railing
while calibrating.

Flip out stand for bench use

Hang from your neck for

hands free calibrating

Ordering Information

Description Part No

PIE Model 820-ELITE Process Calibrator .................................................. PIE Model 820-ELITE

Included:

Four “AA” Alkaline batteries, Certificate of Calibration

Blue Rubber Boot ............................................................................................... 020-0213

Evolution Hands Free Carrying Case ................................................................... 020-0211

Evolution mA/V Test Leads ................................................................................. 020-0207

1 Red & 1 Black Lead

Evolution RTD Wire Kit ....................................................................................... 020-0208

2 Red & 2 Black Leads with Banana Plugs & Spade Lugs

with Banana Plugs & Alligator Clips

Accessories

Optional

Three Year Repair/Replacement Warranty ........................................................... RP-WAR-B

Ni-MH 1 Hour Charger with 4 Ni-MH AA Batteries ............................................. 020-0103

(100-120 V AC input for North America Only)

Evolution Hands Free Carrying Case with Pressure Module Pocket .................... 020-0233*

*This case will be substituted for the Hands Free Case without the Module Pocket (020-0211) when the 820-ELITE is ordered with a pressure module

Optional Hand Pumps, Tubing & Fitting Kits

AP0V 0-300 PSI/20.7 bar Pneumatic Scissor Hand Pump ................................. 020-0224

HP0V 0-3000 PSI/206.9 bar Hydraulic Scissor Hand Pump ............................... 020-0225

DPPV 0-125 PSI/8.6 bar Pressure, 23”/584 mm Hg Vacuum hand pump ......... 020-0226

1/8” male NPT x Male Quick-Test™ Fitting with Cap ........................................... 020-0227

Adapter kit (1/8” MNPT&FNPT; 1/4” MNPT, FNPT & Tube Adapter) ................... 020-0228

Quick-Test™ 6900 psi/475 bar hose, 3ft (1 m) ................................................... 020-0229

PKIT1 (020-0224 Pneu Scissor Pump, 020-0229 Hose & 020-0227 fitting) ...... 020-0230

PKIT2 (020-0225 Hydr Scissor Pump, 020-0229 Hose & 020-0227 fitting) ...... 020-0231

PKIT3 (020-0226 Press/Vac Pump, 020-0229 Hose & 020-0227 fitting) ........... 020-0232

Optional Pressure Modules

0-10“/24.9 mbar H20 Differential, Non Isolated .................................................. DN0010

0-28“/69.7 mbar H20 Differential, Non Isolated .................................................. DN0028

0-200“/498 mbar H20 Differential, Non Isolated ................................................. DN0200

0-415“/1 bar H20 Differential, Non Isolated ........................................................ DN0415

0-2000“/5 bar H20 Differential, Non Isolated ...................................................... DN2000

0-1 PSI/68.9 mbar Differential, Isolated .............................................................. DI0001

0-5 PSI/344.7 mbar Differential, Isolated ............................................................ DI0005

0-15 PSI/1 bar Differential, Isolated .................................................................... DI0015

0-30 PSI/2 bar Differential, Isolated .................................................................... DI0030

0-100 PSI/6.9 bar Differential, Isolated ............................................................... DI0100

0-300 PSI/20.7 bar Differential, Isolated ............................................................. DI0300

0-500 PSI/34.5 bar Differential, Isolated ............................................................. DI0500

0 to 15 PSI/1 bar Gauge, Isolated ....................................................................... GI0015

0 to 30 PSI/2 bar Gauge, Isolated ....................................................................... GI0030

0 to 50 PSI/3.4 bar Gauge, Isolated .................................................................... GI0050

0 to 100 PSI/6.9 bar Gauge, Isolated .................................................................. GI0100

0 to 300 PSI/20.7 bar Gauge, Isolated ................................................................ GI0300

0 to 500 PSI/34.5 bar Gauge, Isolated ................................................................ GI0500

0 to 1,000 PSI/69 bar Gauge, Isolated ................................................................ GI1000

0 to 3,000 PSI/206.8 bar Gauge, Isolated ........................................................... GI3000

-14.7 PSIG/1 bar to +15 PSIG/1 bar Compound, Isolated .................................. CI0015

-14.7 PSIG/1 bar to +30 PSIG/2 bar Compound, Isolated .................................. CI0030

-14.7 PSIG/1 bar to +50 PSIG/3.4 bar Compound, Isolated ............................... CI0050

-14.7 PSIG/1 bar to +100 PSIG/6.9 bar Compound, Isolated ............................. CI0100

-14.7 PSIG/1 bar to +300 PSIG/20.7 bar Compound, Isolated ........................... CI0300

-14.7 PSIG/1 bar to +500 PSIG/34.5 bar Compound, Isolated ........................... CI0500

-14.7 PSIG/1 bar to +1,000 PSIG/69 bar Compound, Isolated ........................... CI1000

-14.7 PSIG/1 bar to +3,000 PSIG/ 206.8 bar Compound, Isolated ..................... CI3000

Pressure Module Media Compatibility

Non-isolated DN sensors: clean, dry,

non-corrosive, non-condensing gases only

Isolated DI sensors: any media

compatible with 316L SS & Viton®

Isolated GI, CI & AI sensors: any media

compatible with 316L SS

0-17 PSIA/1.2 bar Absolute, Isolated .................................................................. AI0017

0-38 PSIA/2.6 bar Absolute, Isolated .................................................................. AI0038

0-100 PSIA/6.9 bar Absolute, Isolated ................................................................ AI0100

0-1,000 PSIA/69 bar Absolute, Isolated .............................................................. AI1000

Measure Pressure

• Easily measure pressure with a plug in pressure module

Purchase any of the pressure modules from the table below along with one of the three hand pumps and tubing kits
for a complete pressure calibration system.

Sensor Code Application Ranges Available
DNxxxx Differential, Non-isolated 0 to 0010*, 0028, 0200, 0415, 2000” H2O
DIxxxx Differential, Isolated 0 to 0001, 0005, 0015, 0030, 0100, 0300, 0500 PSID
GIxxxx Gauge, Isolated 0 to 0015, 0030, 0050, 0100, 0300, 0500, 1000, 3000 PSIG
CIxxxx Compound, Isolated -14.7 to +0015, 0030, 0050, 0100, 0300, 0500, 1000, 3000 PSIG
AIxxxx Absolute, Isolated 0 to 0017, 0038, 0100, 1000 PSIA

Media Compatibility

Non-isolated DN sensors: clean, dry, non-corrosive, non-condensing gases only
Isolated DI sensors: any media compatible with 316L SS & Viton®
Isolated GI, CI & AI sensors: any media compatible with 316L SS

Accuracy

±0.025% of full scale including all effects of linearity, repeatability and hysteresis from -20° to +50°C (-4° to +122°F)
* The DN0010 sensor accuracy is ±0.050% of full scale

32 Engineering Units:
PSI • inches, feet, mm, cm and meter of H2O @ 4°C, 20°C & 60°F • inches, meter, cm and mm of Hg @ 0°C;
torr • kg/cm2 • kg/m2 • Pa • hPa • kPa • MPa • Bar • mBar • ATM • oz/in2 • lb/ft2

PIE 820-ELITE with Pressure Module, Pressure/Vacuum Pump & Hose

Hand Pumps, Tubing & Fitting Kits

• Generate pressure with a full set of hand pumps

Choose from a selection hand pumps, tubing & fittings made in the USA by Ralston Instruments. All pumps have two
pressure ports - one port & hose go the PIE pressure module and the other to the pressure input of your instrument.

Pneumatic Pressure/Vacuum Pump

0 to 125 psi & 0 to 23 inches vacuum

Pneumatic Scissor Hand Pump

0 to 300 psi

Hydraulic Scissor Hand Pump

0 to 3,000 psi

Quick-test™ Hoses

Microbore hoses provide a very quick, low volume, high

pressure way of connecting any pressure

instrumentation to the hand pump and pressure module.

Pressure Fitting Kit

Adapts from Quick-test™ hose to 1/4” male & female

NPT, 1/8” male & female NPT and 1/4” tube fitting

Hands free carrying case with pockets for the PIE 820-ELITE and the Pressure Module.

Back of case has zipped pocket for the manual, test leads, hoses & pressure fittings.

Hands free carrying case with
pockets for the PIE 820-ELITE

and the Pressure Module.

Designed to be worn around

your neck so that you can safely

use both hands to calibrate.

Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies @ 23°C

T/C Degrees C

Range

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

-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° + Chromel®

-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° +Copper

-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° +Chromel

-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° +Pt/13Rh

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°

S -18.3 to 100.0 ±2.0° -1.0 to 212.0 ±3.7° +Pt/10Rh

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° +Pt/30Rh

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°

°C Degrees F

Range

°F T/C

Material

-Connstantan

-Alumel®

-Constantan

-Constantan

-Platinum

-Platinum

-Pt/6Rh

T/C Degrees C

Range

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

-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

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

(W)

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

-1.1 to 100.0 ±0.8° 30.1 to 212.0 ±1.4° +W5/Re

(W5)

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°

D

-1.1 to 150.0 ±1.0° 30.1 to 302.0 ±1.8° +W3/Re

(W3)

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

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

J-DIN

T-DIN

Table based on Thermocouple Accuracy: ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading +0.01 mV)

Note: Doesn’t include cold junction error of ±0.05°C

-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

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

-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°

°C Degrees F

Range

°F T/C

Material

-W26/Re

-W26/Re

-W25/Re

+Pd55/Pt31/

-Au65/Pd35

-Connstantan

-Constantan

-Nisil

Au14

RTD

Type

Pt 100 Ohm

DIN/IEC/JIS 1989

Based on ITS-90

Pt 100 Ohm

(Burns)

Pt 100 Ohm

(Old JIS 1981)

Pt 100 Ohm

(US Lab)

Alpha Degrees C

Range

1.3850

(0.00385)

1.3902

(0.003902)

1.3916

(0.003916)

1.3926

(0.003926)

-200.0 to 0.0

0.0 to 340.0

340.0 to 640.0

640.0 to 850.0

-200.0 to 10.0

10.0 to 350.0

350.0 to 650.0

650.0 to 850.0

-200.0 to 20.0

20.0 to 360.0

360.0 to 650.0

650.0 to 850.0

-200.0 to 20.0

20.0 to 360.0

360.0 to 660.0

660.0 to 850.0

°C

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°
±0.5°

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°
±0.5°

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°
±0.5°

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°
±0.5°

RTD Ranges & Accuracies

Degrees F

Range

-328.0 to 32.0

248.0 to 644.0

644.0 to 1184.0

1184.0 to 1562.0

-328.0 to 50.0

50.0 to 662.0

662.0 to 1202.0

1202.0 to 1562.0

-328.0 to 68.0

68.0 to 680.0

680.0 to 1202.0

1202.0 to 1562.0

-328.0 to 68.0

68.0 to 680.0

680.0 to 1220.0

1220.0 to 1562.0

°F

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±1.0°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±0.9°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±0.9°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±0.9°

DIN/IEC/JIS 1989

Copper 10 Ohm

Copper 50 Ohm

(Bristol 7 NA)

Table based on 3 & 4 Wire RTD Accuracy: ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading +0.075 Ohms)

RTD

Type

Pt 1000 Ohm

(Minco)

Ni 120 Ohm

(Pure)

Ni 110

Alpha Degrees C

Range

1.3850

(0.00385)

1.4274

(0.004274)

1.4280

(0.00428)

1.6720

(0.00672)

1.5801

(0.005801)

-200.0 to 0.0

0.0 to 340.0

340.0 to 640.0

640.0 to 850.0

-200.0 to 260.0

-50.0 to 150.0

-80.0 to 260.0

-100.0 to 260.0

°C

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°
±0.5°

±2.0°

±0.4°

±0.1°

±0.2°

Degrees F

Range

-328.0 to 32.0

248.0 to 644.0

644.0 to 1184.0

1184.0 to 1562.0

-328.0 to 500.0

-58.0 to 302.0

-112.0 to 500.0

-148.0 to 500.0

°F

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±1.0°

±3.6°

±0.8°

±0.3°

±0.4°

PIE 820-ELITE Specifications

(Unless otherwise indicated all specifications are rated from a nominal 23°C, 70% RH for 1 year from calibration)

General

Operating Temperature
Range

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

Temperature effect ≤ ± 0.005 %/°C of Full Scale;

Relative Humidity Range 10 % ≤RH ≤90 % (0 to 35 °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 5.63 x 3.00 x 1.60 in, 143 x 76 x 41mm (L x W x H)

Weight 12.1 ounces, 0.34 kg with boot & batteries

Batteries Four “AA” Alkaline 1.5V (LR6)

Optional NiMh
battery kit

Battery Life Read Functions: ≥ 20 hours

Low Battery Low battery indication with nominal 1 hour of

Protection against
misconnection

Display High contrast graphic liquid crystal display with

Read mA

Ranges and Resolution

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

Voltage burden ≤ 2V at 24 mA

Overload/Current limit
protection

Source mA / Power & Measure Two Wire Transmitters

Ranges and Resolution

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

Loop compliance voltage

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

mA 2-Wire Transmitter Simulation

Accuracy Same as Source/Power & Measure

Voltage burden ≤ 2V at 20 mA

Overload/Current limit
protection

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

Voltage Read

Range and Resolution

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

Input resistance ≥ 1 MΩ

Rechargeable

Specifications subject to change without notice.

-20 to 60 °C (-5 to 140 °F)

Cold Junction Sensor ≤ ±25 ppm/°C

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

120 VAC for North America Only; charger, four
NiMh batteries, AC & DC cords [Part # 020-0103]

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

operation left

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

Red LED indicates OVERLOAD or out of range
conditions

0.315” (8.0 mm) high digits. LED backlighting for
use in low lit areas.

0.000 to 24.000 mA or -25.00 to 125.00% of 4-20 mA

25 mA nominal

0.000 to 24.000 mA or -25.00 to 125.00% of 4-20 mA

≥ 24 DCV @ 20.00mA

950 Ω with Hart Resistor enabled

24 mA nominal

polarity connections)

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

Source V dc

Ranges and Resolution

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

Source Current

Sink Current > 16 mA

Output Impedance < 1 Ohm

Short Circuit Duration Infinite

pH Source

Range and Resolution 0.000 to 14.000 pH

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

Accuracy in pH ≤ ± 0.003 pH @ 25°C

Thermocouple Source

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

Cold Junction Compensation

Output Impedance < 1 Ohm

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

Thermocouple Read

Accuracy & Cold
Junction Compensation

Input Impedance

Open TC Threshold; Pulse

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

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

Resistance Ranges 0.00 to 401.00, 0.0 to 4010.0 Ohms

Allowable Excitation
Current Range

Pulsed Excitation
Current Compatibility

Frequency Source

Ranges 1 to 2000 CPM, 0.01 to 999.99 Hz, 0.1 to 9999.9 Hz,

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

Output Waveform

Risetime (10 to 90% of
amplitude)

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% of Full Scale)

Trigger Level 1 V rms, dc coupled

Input Impedance > 1 Meg Ohm + 60 pF

-20.000 to 99.999 mV, -500.00 to 999.99 mV, 0.000 to 10.250V

≥ 24 mA

± 0.05°C - Thermistor traceable to NIST for 11 years

Same as Thermocouple Source

> 1 Megohms

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

1.0 mA to 401 Ohms, 0.5 mA to 4010 Ohms (nominal)

±(0.02% of Reading + 0.075 Ohms)

±(0.02% of Reading+0.075 Ohms + )

Add 0.1 Ohms to 3 Wire & 4 Wire Accuracy

<400 Ohm Range:10.2 mA max; steady or pulsed/intermittent
4000 Ohms Range: 1 mA max; steady or pulsed/intermittent

DC to 0.01 second pulse width

0.001 to 20.000 kHz

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

< 10 microseconds

0.025 mV

mA Excitation Current

Standard Warranty

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Copyright © 2017 All rights reserved 820-ELITE-9001 Rev D 23 Feb 2017

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.
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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