PIE Practical Instrument Electronics 830, 830PM Operating Manual

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

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Practical Instrument Electronics

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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, 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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XXX XMTR
> EXIT
MODE OFF LINEAR NONLINEAR SQ ROOT
BURNOUT DOWN UP
LOOPSCOPE OFF ON

MODE - pressing the knob will cycle through OFF, LINEAR,

NONLINEAR. When setup to read pressure SQ ROOT replaces
NONLINEAR.

LINEAR turns on the mA display and regulates the loop
current linear with the input signal. For thermocouples &
RTDs this is linear relative to the temperature between zero
and span of the sensor input. This mimics the operation of a
digital temperature transmitter or other linearizing transmitters.

NONLINEAR (applies only to thermocouples and RTDs)
turns on the mA display and regulates the loop current linear
with base units (millivolts or ohms) of zero and span of the
sensor input. This mimics the operation of an analog
temperature transmitter without linearizing.

SQ ROOT turns on the mA display and regulates the loop
current with square root extraction of zero and span of the
pressure module input. This mimics the operation of a
differential pressure transmitter setup for square root extraction.

BURNOUT selects the failure mode of the calibrator when the
input signal is lost or beyond the input scale. Down sets the output
to 1.0 mA and UP to 21.5 mA when sensor failure is detected.

LOOPSCOPE turns on the Loop Diagnostic display which
simultaneously indicates the current, voltage and resistance
of the loop. When enabled the LOOPSCOPE also indicates
errors by flashing the LED and writing diagnostic messages
on the display. Messages include LOW LOOP VOLT, HIGH
LOOP VOLT and HIGH LOOP IMPED. With LOOPSCOPE on
the 830 occasionally performs a test on the loop. During this
short test the loop mA signal will be affected.

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Setting up the 830 as a transmitter

Configure your 830 to the same Span (URV) and Zero (LRV) by
storing Span & Zero setting with the q EZ-CHECK switch.

1) Store your SPAN input by moving the

to the MAX position and turning the e 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 ZERO input by moving the EZ-CHECK switch to
the MIN 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) Move the EZ-CHECK switch to the READ position. The 830
constantly measures the input from the process sensor and
regulates the current in the 4-20 mA loop.

Once the PIE 830 is setup and connected to the process sensor
and the 4-20 mA loop it acts just like a calibrated isolated transmitter
and will display the input signal from the sensor and the regulated
4-20 mA output signal. XMTR is shown on the display along with L,
N or S for Linear, Nonlinear or Square Root respectively.

XMTRL

12.000 mA

q EZ-CHECK switch

12.000 mA

SUPPLY 23.4 V
LOAD 987 Ω

500.0 °c

TYPE K

830 as Transmitter 830 with LOOPSCOPE

For full loop diagnostics turn on LOOPSCOPE which indicates
the current, SUPPLY (voltage) and LOAD (resistance) of the
loop. It also indicates errors by flashing the LED and writing
diagnostic messages including LOW LOOP VOLT, HIGH LOOP

VO LT and HIGH LOOP IMPED.

500.0 °c

TYPE K

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Connecting the 830 in place of a transmitter

Connect the PIE 830 in place of the transmitter. The 4-20 mA
loop connects to the mA jacks of the 830 and the sensor (or
pressure module) connects to the other jacks of the 830.

Receiver

Powers External

2-Wire Transmitter

Power Supply

(2 to 60 VDC)

All milliamp connections

12.000mA

+

-

5 6

27.4 V
830 Ω

500.0

°C

23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

To

Sensor

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

Source V∙ pH

+

4-20 mA Loop

+ IN - REF +OUT-

Typical

2-Wire

Transmitter

(Disconnected)

4

1

Ω

RTD

-

T/C

To

Note: With LOOPSCOPE on the 830 occasionally performs a
test on the loop. During this short test the loop mA signal will be
affected.

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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

0.000 to 24.000 milliamps. Operates in loops with power supply

voltages from 2 to 60 VDC.

Move the power switch
EZ-DIAL knob to get into the 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.

If you would also like to see the condition of the loop turn the
DIAL KNOB to move to the second (or third) menu page so the
word mA DIAGNOSTIC appears at the top of the menu.

> EXIT
LOOPSCOPE OFF ON

LOOPSCOPE turns on the Loop Diagnostic display which

simultaneously indicates the current, voltage and resistance of
the loop. When enabled the LOOPSCOPE also indicates errors
by flashing the LED and writing diagnostic messages on the
display. Messages include LOW LOOP VOLT, HIGH LOOP
VOLT and HIGH LOOP IMPED. With LOOPSCOPE on the 830
occasionally performs a test on the loop. During this short test
the loop mA signal will be affected.

w to SOURCE then Double Click the

e

mA DIAGNOSTIC

2-WIRE

12.000 mA

Transmitter

2-WIRE

SUPPLY 25.4 V
LOAD 485 Ω

12.000 mA

830 with LOOPSCOPE830 Simulating a

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

Connect the output leads of the PIE 830 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.

Receiver

Powers External

2-Wire Transmitter

Power Supply

(2 to 60 VDC)

All milliamp connections

2-WIRE

+

-

5 6

4.000mA

LO

All mA∙ Read V

RTD

+

23

Ω

-

65

To

Sensor

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

Source V∙ pH

+ IN - REF +OUT-

Typical
2-Wire

Transmitter

(Disconnected)

4

1

Ω

RTD

+

-

T/C

Note: With LOOPSCOPE on the 830 occasionally performs a
test on the loop. During this short test the loop mA signal will be
affected.

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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 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 830 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.

Milliamp Receiver Input

SOURCE

+

-

5 6

20.000mA

HI

Controller

Transmitter

Computer

Logger

I/P

DCS

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23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

4

1

Ω

RTD

+

-

All milliamp connections

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

T/C

Source V∙ pH

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 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 830 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 0.000 mA
(-25.00%) 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 830 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

+

-

5 6

19.999mA

MAX

All milliamp connections

Milliamp Output Signal

Controller

Transmitter

P/I

DCS

23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

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-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

Source V∙ pH

4

1

Ω

RTD

+

-

T/C

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 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 830 to the
plus (+) input of the device and the black source lead to the
minus (-).

The PIE 830 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 830. Calibrate the transmitter in
the usual manner and disconnect the PIE 830. Signals above 24
mA are current limited by protection circuitry with “OVERRANGE”
flashed on the display and the red OVERLOAD LED lit.

PWRM

+

-

5 6

11.999mA

Transmitter Input

Sensor

Process Signal

Simulated Input

+ IN - REF +OUT-

Typical

2-Wire

Transmitter

SOURCE

MAX

HI

READ

SET

MIN

LO

READ

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Using Ground Leak Detection

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

Find current leaks in loops caused by ground faults, moisture or
corrosion. The 830 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 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 %.

2) Turn the knob

e until the following menu appears.

mA DIAGNOSTIC
> EXIT
LEAK DETECT OFF ON

3) Turn the knob

e to scroll through the settings and press the

knob to make your selection. Turn on the LEAK DETECT.

4) Connect the red source lead from the mA (+) jack of the 830
to the plus (+) input of the device and the black source lead
from the mA (-) to the minus (-).

The PIE 830 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 830 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”

All milliamp connections

23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

+

Source V∙ pH

4

1

Ω

RTD

-

T/C

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Using Ground Leak Detection

12.280

PROCESS

INDICATOR

Transmitter Input

Sensor
Process Signal
Simulated Input

+ IN - REF +OUT-

Typical

2-Wire

Transmitter

Typical Error Conditions

PWRM LEAK

+

-

5 6

00.28 mA

12.280mA

PWRM LEAK

00.28 mA

PWRM LEAK

mA

OVER RANGE

12.280 mA

The PIE 830 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

mA

The PIE 830 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.
leaking somewhere in the
loop.

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.

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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 20 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 Menu. Turn the knob to scroll
through the settings and press the knob to make your selection.
Select V for the FUNCTION and 1 V, 10V or 100 mV for the
RANGE.

Connect the output leads of the PIE 830 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.

Voltage Receiver Input

-

2 1

5.000V

HI

+

Controller

Transmitter

Computer

Logger

DCS

V & mV Source

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23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

Source V∙ pH

4

1

Ω

RTD

+

-

T/C

Read mV/V

Choose this function to measure from -99.999 to 99.999
millivolts, -999.99 to +999.99 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 Menu. Turn the knob to scroll
through the settings and press the knob to make your selection.
Select V for the FUNCTION and 1V, 10V, 60V or 100 mV for the
RANGE.

Connect the red input lead (+) of the PIE 830 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 “OVER RANGE” flashed on the display and the red
OVERLOAD LED lit.

The PIE 830 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.

Voltage Output Signal

+

-

2 1

8.300mV

MAX

Controller

Transmitter

Power Supply

All mA∙ Read V

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23

Ω

RTD

-

-

+

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

65

Connections for Read
10 V & 60V ranges

Connections for
Read mV ranges

4

1

Ω

RTD

+

-

T/C

Source V∙ pH

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 20 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 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 830 to the inputs of the
device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red lead
from the mV (+) jack of the 830 to the plus (+) input and black
lead from the mV (-) jack 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 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.

pH Receiver Input

+

-

2 1

4.010pH

ACID

Controller

Transmitter

Analyzer

pH Source

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23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

Source V∙ pH

4

1

Ω

RTD

+

-

T/C

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 830
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 830
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 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, E, T, R, S, B, N, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN), G, C, D or P (Platinel
II)) and internal COLD JUNC ON or OFF (ON is the default).

Connect the PIE 830 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.

Thermocouple Wire

Instrument with T/C Input

Controller

Temperature Transmitter

Temperature Indicator

Temperature Trip or Alarm

1083.0°C

HI

TYPE K

+

-

T/C

23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

All thermocouple connections

-

-

+

65

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1

RTD

+

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

T/C

Source V∙ pH

4

Ω

Read Thermocouple Sensors

Choose this function to measure temperatures with a
thermocouple probe, sensor or any device that output a
thermocouple signal.

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, E, T, R, S, B, N, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN), G, C, D or
P (Platinel II)) and COLD JUNC ON or OFF (ON is the default).

Connect the PIE 830 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 “OVER RANGE” on the display and the OVERLOAD
LED blinks red.

The PIE 830 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.

830.0 °C

MIN

Thermocouple Wire

+

-

T/C

TYPE K

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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 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 830 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.

Instrument with

Resistance Input

+-+

-

2 1

3 4

250.00 Ω

LO

Controller

Transmitter

PLC

2, 3 & 4 Wire Resistance Connections

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23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

Source V∙ pH

4

1

Ω

RTD

+

-

T/C

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.

Connect the PIE 830 to the resistor or sensor using 2, 3 or 4
wires. The PIE 830 automatically detects how many wires are
connected using a patented circuit and indicates each wire that
is connected. Any wires that are not connected or broken are
indicated by the 830. This is useful for troubleshooting the sensor.

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

)))) appears on the display when

resistance below 100.0Ω is measured.

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

The PIE 830 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.

+

-

2 1

830.00 Ω

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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 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 830 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.

Instrument with RTD Input

Controller

+-+

-

2 1

3 RTD 4

830.0 °C

HI

Pt 100 α=3850

Temperature Transmitter

Temperature Indicator

Temperature Trip or Alarm

2, 3 & 4 Wire RTD Connections

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23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

Source V∙ pH

4

1

Ω

RTD

+

-

T/C

Read RTD Sensors

Choose this function to measure temperatures with an RTD
probe, sensor or any device that output an RTD signal.

Move the power switch

w to READ then Double Click the

EZ-DIAL knob to get into the 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.

Connect the PIE 830 to the RTD sensor using 2, 3 or 4 wires. The
PIE 830 automatically detects how many wires are connected
using a patented circuit and indicates each wire that is connected.
Any wires that are not connected or broken are indicated by the

830. This information is useful for troubleshooting the sensor.

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

The PIE 830 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.

+

-

-

2 1

3 RTD

83.0 °C

Pt 100 α=3850

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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 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 830 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.

Frequency Receiver Input

Flowmeter

+

-

2 1

8300.0Hz

HI

Transmitter

Computer

Logger

Controller

DCS

All Frequency
Connections

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23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

Source V∙ pH

4

1

Ω

RTD

+

-

T/C

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 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 830 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 “OVER RANGE” flashed on the display and the red
OVERLOAD LED lit.

The PIE 830 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.

Frequency Output Signal

+

-

2 1

830.00 Hz

Flowmeter

Flow Sensor

Variable Speed Drive

Controller

Transmitter

All Frequency
Connections

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23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

Source V∙ pH

4

1

Ω

RTD

+

-

T/C

Read Pressure

Choose this function to measure pressure in one of 32 different
engineering units using a PIE Pressure Module.

1) Move the power switch w to READ then Double Click the
EZ-DIAL knob to get into the 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.

2) Remove the covers from the ends of the connector on the
pressure module cable and the pressure connector of the 830.
Align the white arrows and plug the cable into the 830.

3) Connect pressure hoses, fittings & pumps (if required) to the
pressure instrument to be checked.

4) Press and hold the

e E-Z DIAL KNOB for 2 seconds (after

MAX/MIN RESET appears) to 'Zero' or 'Tare' the pressure. The
display will briefly display 'TARE ON' then a '0' appears on the
display indicating that all measurements are relative to the
pressure measured when the calibrator was zeroed. Press and
hold the

e E-Z DIAL KNOB for 2 seconds (after MAX/MIN

RESET appears) when you want to turn the 'Tare' off.

The PIE 830 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 1 second to clear the
MAX and MIN readings.

To disconnect the pressure module gently pull up on the groved
area just above the white arrow.

Port for Pressure Module

23

Ω

RTD

All mA∙ Read V

-

+

65

-

Source & Read Hz∙ mV

+

Source V∙ pH

4

1

Ω

RTD

-

T/C

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PIE 830 with Pressure Module,

Pressure/Vacuum Pump & Hose

Hands free carrying case with pockets for the PIE 830 and

the pressure module. Back of the case has a zippered pocket

for the manual, test leads, hoses and pressure fittings.

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Optional Pressure Modules

Sensor Code Application

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

Pressure Module 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

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Specifications

General

Operating Temp Range

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

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

Relative Humidity

Range

Isolation: Voltage

Common Mode

Normal Mode Rejection

Noise

Size

Weight

Batteries Four “AA” Alkaline 1.5V (LR6)

Battery life

Low Battery Low battery indication with nominal 1

Protection against

misconnection

Display

-20 to 60 °C (-5 to 140 °F)

Junction Sensor ≤ ±25 ppm/°C

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

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

60V rms between all mA functions/Read
V DC and Source V DC/thermocouple/
RTD/Ohms//Frequency/Pressure

50/60 Hz, 100 dB

50/60 Hz, 50 dB

≤ ± ½ Least Significant Digit from 0.1 to 10 Hz

5.63x3.00x1.60” 143x76x41mm (LxWxH)

12.1 ounces, 0.34 kg with boot & batteries

Read Functions: ≥ 20 hrs; Pressure ≥ 7 hrs
Source mA: ≥ 14 hours @ 12 mA into 250Ω
Pwr/Meas mA: ≥ 12 hours at 20 mA
Source V, Ω, T/C, RTD & Hz:

hour of operation left

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

Red LED indicates OVERLOAD or out
of range conditions

High contrast graphic liquid crystal display,

0.315” (8.0 mm) high digits, backlighting

≥ 20 hours

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Specifications

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 24 mA nominal

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

DC Voltage Read

Range and Resolution

Accuracy

Input resistance ≥ 1 MΩ

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

25 mA nominal

Same as Read mA

≥ 24 DCV @ 20.00mA

950 Ω with Hart Resistor enabled

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

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

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Specifications

Source V dc

Ranges and Resolution

Accuracy

Source Current

Sink Current > 16 mA

Output Impedance < 1 Ohm

Short Circuit Duration Infinite

pH Source

Range and Resolution

Accuracy in 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

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

0.000 to 10.250V

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

≥ 20 mA

-414.00 to +414.00 pH

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

± 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)

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Specifications

RTD, OHMS and Continuity Read

Resistance Ranges 0.00 to 401.00, 0.0 to 4010.0 Ohms

Accuracy ±(0.025% of Reading + 0.075 Ohms)

Excitation Current

Continuity 0.0 to 401.0 Ohms; Beeps from 0.0 to

RTD and OHMS Source

3 Wire & 4 Wire
Accuracy

F ro 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

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

100.0 Ohms

±(0.025% of Full Scale + 0.075 Ohms)

±(0.025% of Full Scale+0.075 Ohms +

0.025 mV

mA Excitation Current

Add 0.1 Ohm to specifications listed above

<401 Ohm:10.2 mA max; steady or pulsed/

intermittent

401 to 4000 Ohms: 1 mA max; steady or
pulsed/intermittent

DC to 0.01 second pulse width

)

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Specifications

Frequency Source

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

Accuracy

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

Frequency Read

Ranges & Accuracy Same as Frequency Source

Accuracy

Trigger Level 1 V rms, dc coupled

Input Impedance > 1 Meg Ohm + 60 pF

to 9999.9 Hz, 0.001 to 20.000 kHz

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

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

< 10 microseconds

output frequency

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

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Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies

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

T/C Degrees C

Range

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°

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

°C Degrees F

Range

°F

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Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies

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

T/C Degrees C

Range

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

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

(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)

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°

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

°C Degrees F

Range

°F

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Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies

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

T/C Degrees C

Range

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

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

J-DIN

T-DIN

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°

-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

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RTD Ranges & Accuracies

RTD Accuracy Based on

RTD

Type

Pt 100 Ohm

DIN/IEC/JIS 1989

1.3850 (ITS-90)

Pt 100 Ohm

(Burns)

1.3902

Pt 100 Ohm

(Old JIS 1981)

1.3916

Pt 100 Ohm

(US Lab)

1.3926

Pt 1000 Ohm

DIN/IEC/JIS 1989

1.3850

Copper 10 Ohm

1.4274 (Minco)

Copper 50

1.4280

Ni 120 Ohm

1.6720 (Pure)

Ni 110 Ohm

Bristol 7 NA 1.5801

Degrees C

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

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

±(0.025% of Reading in Ohms + 0.075 Ohms)

Range

-200.0 to 0.0

0.0 to 340.0

-200.0 to 0.0

0.0 to 340.0

°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°

±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 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

-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°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±0.9°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±0.9°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±0.9°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.8°
±1.0°

±3.6°

±0.8°

±0.3°

±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.

Pressure sensors that have been damaged by over
pressurization or contaminated by process chemicals are not
covered by our warranty. Pneumatic pumps that are contaminated
with process chemicals are also not covered by our warranty.

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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