PIE 830
Process Calibrator
Loop Diagnostics • Transmitter Supply
mA • V • pH •TC • Ω • RTD • Freq • Pressure
Operating Instructions
PIE 830
Process Calibrator
Loop Diagnostics • Transmitter Supply
mA • V • pH •TC • Ω • RTD • Freq • Pressure
Operating Instructions
Tel: 585.872.9350 • Fax: 585.872.2638 • sales@piecal.com • www.piecal.com
Practical Instrument Electronics
82 East Main Street Suite 3.14 • Webster, NY 14580 USA
Contents
General Operations
Accessories ............................................................................. 3
Carrying Case, Boot & Changing Batteries ............................4
Storing EZ-CHECK Outputs & Connections ........................... 5
Basic Operation
Switches & Knobs ...............................................................6, 7
MAIN Menus - Functions, Units & Ranges .........................8, 9
FEATURE Menu - Stepping & Ramping / Auto Off ............... 10
FEATURE Menu - Stepping & Ramping / Backlight ............. 11
Functions and Hookup Diagrams
2-Wire Transmitter Calibration
Simulate sensor while powering 2-Wire Transmitters ...... 12, 13
Universal Isolated Transmitter
Use the 830 to replace a 2-Wire Transmitter ................... 14-17
Milliamp
Simulate 2 Wire Transmitters ........................................... 18, 19
Source mA, Read mA .....................................................20, 21
Power/Measure Transmitters ................................................. 22
Using Ground Leak Detection .........................................23, 24
Voltage & Millivolt
Source V & mV; Read V & mV ........................................25, 26
pH
Source pH ........................................................................27, 28
Thermocouple
Source T/C & Read T/C Sensors .................................... 29, 30
Resistance
Source Resistance, Read Resistance & Continuity ........ 31, 32
RTD
Source RTD & Read RTD Sensors................................. 33, 34
Frequency
Source KHz, Hz & CPM; Read KHz, Hz & CPM ............35, 36
Pressure
Read Pressure ...................................................................... 37
Pressure Accessories ............................................................ 38
Pressure Module Ranges & Specifications ........................... 39
Specifications
General ............................................................................40-44
Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies...............................45-47
RTD Ranges & Accuracies ................................................... 48
Warranty
Warranty & Additional Information ........................................ 49
General Information
Get more tools in a smaller calibrator
Carry eight single function calibrators
plus
a milliamp calibrator with loop supply
plus
a loop troubleshooter in the palm of your hand!
Milliamp • Voltage • Frequency • pH • Ohms
Thermocouples • RTDs • Pressure
Loop Diagnostics • Transmitter Supply
Detect ‘hidden’ loop problems
Quickly diagnose troublesome ground faults & current leakage with patented Loop Diagnostic technology. These prob-
1
lems are undetectable with other instruments!
Check all loop parameters at once with LoopScope™
Simultaneously displays current, voltage and resistance
to let you know the condition of a live loop. Finds prob-
2
lems with power supplies & loops with too many loads.
Patented by PIE!
Automatically detect 2, 3, or 4 wire RTDs
Trouble shoot sensor connections and find broken wires with
patented technology. LCD indicates which of the four wires
3
are connected to an RTD sensor.
Swap out faulty transmitters to diagnose control issues
Easily setup the 830 as a universal isolated transmitter for
Thermocouple, RTD, frequency, millivolt, resistance or pres-
4
sure. If the loop is back under control you know the
transmitter was faulty. Turn on the LoopScope to
simultaneously see the loop current, loop voltage and loop
loads for troubleshooting.
Troubleshoot wiring problems without a multimeter
Built in continuity checker with ‘beeper’ quickly finds broken
wires or shorts in instrumentation wiring. Also handy for
5
checking operation of relays and controller outputs.
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The PIE Model 830 is more than a multifunction
calibrator. It is also a loop detective that is able to
diagnose common problems that other test
equipment just can’t find. Have a flooded junction
box or unknown ground faults? Our Loop Diagnostic
technology will detect it. Or use the LoopScope to
see at a glance all the parameters - milliamps,
voltage and resistance - in the loop.
Stop throwing away perfectly good transmitters
only to find the problem is somewhere else in the
loop. Setup the PIE Model 830 as an isolated
universal transmitter and turn on the Loop
Diagnostics. The display will tell you EXACTLY the
sensor input, the current output and if there is any
uncontrolled current in the loop due to a ground
fault, corrosion bridge or moisture. If the control
system sees no problem when the 830 is acting as
a transmitter THEN you can replace the faulty
transmitter. With RTDs the 830 automatically detects
which of the 2, 3 or 4 wires are connected and
unbroken quickly alerting you to a sensor problem.
Diagnostic features are covered by
US Patent
#7,248,058.
Become a troubleshooting technician with
Patented Diagnostic Technology - Available only
with PIE Calibrators!
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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
Test Leads - one pair with Part No. 020-0207
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.
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Operating Instructions
FIELD & BENCH USE
PIE 830 comes with a carrying case designed for hands-free
operation and a rubber boot with a built-in tilt stand. The PIE 830
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 a battery symbol on the display.
Approximately one to four hours of typical operation remain before
the PIE 830 will automatically turn off. To change the batteries
remove the rubber boot and 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 830 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.
23
Ω
RTD
All mA∙ Read V
-
+
65
-
Source & Read Hz∙ mV
Source V∙ pH
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4
1
Ω
RTD
+
-
T/C
Operating Instructions
Basic Operation
PWRM
+
-
5 6
18.300 mA
830.0 °C
TYPE K
SOURCE
MAX
HI
READ
SET
MIN
LO
READ
q EZ-CHECK™ SWITCH
SOURCE: Instantly output two preset settings by moving the
EZ-CHECK™ switch to the “LO” position or “HI” position.
three point checks select the “SET” position. The PIE 830 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.
For fast
READ: Slide the switch to the SET position. The PIE 830 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.
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Operating Instructions
Basic Operation
w SOURCE/OFF/READ Switch
Select “SOURCE” to output mA, V, pH, T/C, Ω, RTD or frequency.
Select “READ” to read mA, V, T/C, Ω, RTD, pressure or frequency.
Select “OFF” to turn off the 830.
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.
SELECTING FUNCTIONS
The EZ-DIAL knob is used to setup the PIE 830 to match the
instrument to be calibrated or signal to be measured. Each time
you turn on the PIE 830 the LCD displays the following screen
for about 1 second followed by operating in the function used the
last time it was operated.
PIE 830
DOUBLE CLICK
EZ-DIAL KNOB
FOR CONFIGURATION
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 up to
four pages of menus. The first menu page has settings for the
function and the last 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.
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Operating Instructions
Double Click Menus - MAIN Page
Double click the EZ-DIAL knob to access the Double Click
Menus. Shown are the MAIN menus for each function. Turn the
knob to scroll thru the menus and press the knob to select.
Available choices are shown in grey.
Source mA & Simulate 2 Wire Transmitters
MAIN
> EXIT
FUNCTION mA
MODE SOURCE 2W SIM
UNITS mA %
HART 250Ω ON OFF
Read mA, Power/Measure Transmitters
& Leak Detect
> EXIT
FUNCTION mA
MODE READ PWR MEAS
UNITS mA %
HART 250Ω ON OFF
Source V & mV
>EXIT
FUNCTION V
RANGE 10V 100mV 1V
Read V & mV
>EXIT
FUNCTION V
RANGE 10V 1V 60V 100mV
Source pH
> EXIT
FUNCTION pH
Source & Read Frequency
> EXIT
FUNCTION FREQ
RANGE 20KHZ 10000HZ 1000HZ 2000CPM
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Operating Instructions
Double Click Menus - MAIN Page
Source & Read Thermocouples
> 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 OFF
Source RTD
> EXIT
FUNCTION RTD
UNITS °C °F
RTD Pt 100 a=3850 [*RTD Types - See Read RTD]
Read RTD
> EXIT
FUNCTION RTD
UNITS °C °F
RTD Pt 100 a=3850,
Pt 1000 a=3850; Cu 10 a=4274, Cu 50 a=4280
Ni 120 a=6720, Ni 110 a=5801
a=3902, a=3916, a=3926
Source Ohms
>EXIT
FUNCTION OHMS
RANGE 40 0Ω 4000Ω
>EXIT
FUNCTION OHMS
RANGE 400Ω 4000Ω CONT
Read Ohms
Read Pressure
>EXIT
FUNCTION PRESSURE
UNITS psi inH2O* ftH2O* mmH2O* cmH2O* mH2O* inHg mHg
cmHg mmHg torr kg/cm2 kg/m2 hPa kPa MPa bar mbar atm oz/in2
2
*Engineering unit available at 4°C, 20°C and 60°F.
lb/ft
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Operating Instructions
Double Click Menu - FEATURES
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 page so the word FEATURES appears at the top of the
menu.
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, third or fourth
FEATURES
> EXIT (2/2)
AUTO OFF ON
BACKLIGHT ON
STEPS/RAMP 3
STEP/RAMP TIME 5
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Operating Instructions
Double Click Menu - FEATURES
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 bet ween 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 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.
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Operating Instructions
Calibrate a 2-Wire Transmitter by sourcing the input while
monitoring the output.
Works with SOURCE pH, T/C, DC V, OHMS, RTD, FREQ and
READ PRESSURE.
Move the power switch
DIAL KNOB and the MAIN menu for the function in use will
appear for 15 seconds:
MAIN
> EXIT
FUNCTION T/C
UNITS °C
T/C TYPE K
COLD JUNC ON
Turn the
page so the word mA DISPLAY appears at the top of the
menu.
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
MODE setting.
HART 250Ω - turn on the 250Ω resistor if you are powering up
a HART transmitter. This provides the loop load required for
HART communication.
EXIT MENU - exits this menu immediately and saves any
changes. Menu will automatically exit after 15 seconds of
inactivity.
e DIAL KNOB to move to the second (or third) menu
mA DISPLAY
> EXIT
MODE OFF READ PWRM READ% PWRM%
HART 250Ω OFF ON
LEAK DETECT OFF ON
w to READ and Double click the e
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Operating Instructions
MODE - pressing the knob will cycle through READ, PWRM,
READ% ,PWRM% and OFF.
READ turns on the mA display and indicates current passing
through the loop proportional to the input of the transmitter
which is controlled by the output of the 830. Choose READ%
if your would like the mA display in percent of 4-20 milliamps.
PWRM is POWER MEASURE which uses the internal loop
supply of the 830 to power up the transmitter while indicating
the current passing through the loop proportional to the input
of transmitter which is controlled by the output of the 830.
Choose PWRM% if your would like the mA display in percent
of 4-20 milliamps.
If PWRM or PWRM% is selected an additional menu
selection of LEAK DETECT will appear. When LEAK
DETECT is turned on the 830 will display LEAK on the
display if there is more than 0.015 mA of uncontrolled current
in the loop. This may be due to a faulty transmitter, corrosion
causing a bridge to ground or moisture present at some
connection point. When LEAK DETECT tests a loop with
leakage the loop mA signal will be affected.
+ IN - REF +OUT-
Typical
2-Wire
Transmitter
Thermocouple Wire
PWRM
+
-
5 6
18.300 mA
830.0 °C
MAX
HI
READ
SET
MIN
LO
TYPE K
PWRM LEAK
18.300 mA
830.0 °c
TYPE K
(Enlarged Display)
SOURCE
READ
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Universal Isolated Transmitter
Swap out a transmitter to diagnose control issues.
The 830 acts as an isolated universal T/C, mV, OHMS, RTD,
FREQ and PRESSURE transmitter. Choose this function to
temporarily replace a transmitter when you suspect the
transmitter is faulty or to diagnose the parameters of the loop.
Move the power switch
DIAL KNOB and the MAIN menu for the function in use will
appear. Turn the
and press the e KNOB until the desired FUNCTION appears.
Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move through the menu. Press the e
DIAL KNOB to toggle the units, range, T/C Type or RTD curve.
w to READ and Double click the e
e DIAL KNOB until the pointer is at FUNCTION
> EXIT
FUNCTION T/C
UNITS °C
T/C TYPE K
COLD JUNC ON
MAIN
>EXIT
FUNCTION V
RANGE 100mV
MAIN
> EXIT
FUNCTION FREQ
RANGE 20KHZ
Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move to the second (or third) menu
page so the word XXX XMTR appears at the top of the menu.
Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move through the menu. Press the e
DIAL KNOB to toggle between DOWN and UP, OFF and ON, or
to change the MODE setting.
MAIN
MAIN
> EXIT
FUNCTION RTD
UNITS °C
RTD Pt 100 a=3850
MAIN
>EXIT
FUNCTION OHMS
RANGE 400Ω
MAIN
>EXIT
FUNCTION PRESSURE
UNITS psi
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