Practical Instrument Electronics 510 User Manual

Model 510/511

RTD Simulator(s)

Practical Instrument Electronics

Basic Keypad Operations

1 EZ-Check™ Switch

Slide the switch to select from three user stored values for the desired calibration points. The user can select HI, DIAL, and LO positions. These values can easily be changed to suit the calibration requirements.

Operating Instructions

2 ON/OFF Switch

Slide the ON/OFF to turn the Model 510/511 on or off.

3 EZ-Dial™ Knob

The EZ-Dial™ Knob has two adjustment speeds. Simply turning the EZ-Dial™ Knob will select fine adjustments. While pressing down and turning the EZ-Dial™ Knob will make course adjustments.

Note: When the EZ-Check™ Switch is in the HI or LO position, pressing and holding the EZ- Dial™ Knob without turning



HI or LO EZ-Check

value.

will store a new

Model 510/511 Configuration

Instructions for Enabling and Disabling the Configuration Options

1. Turn the Model 510/511 on with the ON/OFF Switch2.

2. Press the EZ-Dial Knob CONFIGURATION” message is displayed.

3. Select options by turning the EZ-Dial Knob until the arrow points to the desired option.

4. The option can be enabled or disabled by tapping the EZ-Dial Knob.

The Model 510/511 configuration menu will exit automatically after 5 seconds of inactivity and go to normal operation with the options selected. These options are recalled at turn on until they are changed again.

3 while the “PRESS EZ-DIAL KNOB FOR

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Model 510/511 Configuration

Model 510/511 Configuration Menu

Auto Off ON (default)/OFF

If Auto Off is ON, the unit will turn off after 30 minutes to save battery life, if there is no user activity. If Auto Off is OFF the unit will stay on until it is turned off from the keypad. This is typically useful for manual loading or continuous use.

Display Units °C (default)/°F

Pressing the EZ-Dial Knob to toggles between °C or °F

RTD Model 51

ordered from the factory and cannot be

hanged.

Model 511: To change RTD type, the EZ-Dial Knob. Turn the EZ-Dial Knob to scroll through the list of

vailable types. Press again to save and

a return to the configuration menu.

0: The RTD type is fixed as

press

{rtd ty

pe}

pe} is one of:

Pt100 α=3850 (d α=3916, Pt100 α=3926, Cu10 α=427, Ni110 Bristol, Ni120 α=672, Ω

pe} is any of:

Pt100 α=3850 (d α=3916, Pt100 α=3926, Cu10 α=427, Ni110 Bristol, Ni120 α=672, Ω

efault), Pt100 α=3902, Pt100

EZ-Dial™ Knob

Turning the EZ-Dial Knob to adjust the output up or down. Fine adjustments can be made by turning the EZ-Dial Knob. Coarse adjustments can be made by pressing and turning the EZ-Dial™. New values can

e stored into the HI and LO EZ-Check™ positions by pressing down on the EZ-Dial Knob until “STORED”

b is indicated on the display.

EZ-Check™ Switch

The EZ-Check™ Switch has three positions: HI, DIAL, and LO. Its position is shown at the left edge of the display with “HI” and “LO” indicators. The output is adjustable in all three positions. The EZ-Check™

witch allows user-selected values to be stored in the HI and LO positions when used in combination with

S the EZ-Dial Knob.

To stor

Operational description: When returning to prev re NOT the last output value it was last dialed to.

Hint: For faster calibrations, the product has been designed so the position of the switch can be fe ta M

e new EZ-Check™ value(s):

1. Dial the display to match the desired stored outputs for the HI or LO

2. Press down on the EZ-Dial Knob until the confirmation message “STORED” appears.

3. Recall the values by moving the switch between HI, DIAL, and LO.

iously set EZ-Check™ positions, the DIAL position always

calls the last output value it was dialed to. The HI and LO positions will recall the last STORED value,

ctile feature allows continuous monitoring of the device being calibrated without looking back at the

odel 510/511 display. This is also useful in poor lighting or under difficult operating conditions.

positions.

lt. This

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Connection Diagrams

Two Wire Connection to Transmitter

Three Wire Connection to Transmitter

Four Wire Connection to Transmitter

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Specifications

General Specifications:

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

Temperature Range -25 to 60 °C (-10 to 140 °F) Relative Humidity Range 10 % ≤RH ≤90 % (0 to 35 °C), Non-condensing

10 % ≤RH≤ 70 % (35 to 60 °C), Non-condensing Size 4.9 X 3.15 X 1.82 inches (125.5 X 80 X 46.2 mm) Weight 9.1 oz (258 grams) Battery 9V Alkaline provides 45 hours of continuous use Miscellaneous

Low battery indication with nominal 1 hour of operation left

Protection to 60V DC or AC peak up to 30 seconds in duration

High c

ontrast graphic liquid crystal display with

0.357” (9.07 mm) high

digits

RTD Curve Simulation Specifications (ITS-90 Curves):

Accuracy Typical accuracies for RTD curves are: Pt100 Cu10

±(0.015% of Setting in Ω + 0.05Ω)

±0.25°C (±0.5°F

) ±1.5°C (±3°F) ±0.25°C (±0.5°F)

Ni110, Ni 120Ω Allowable Excitation Current for accuracies below 100µA add Pulsed Excitation Current

100

µA to 10.2 mA, steady or pulsed/intermittent/smart

±10

µV/Excitation Current (units

are in Ω)

DC to 0.01 second pulse widths

Compatibility Output Dial Adjustment Resolution Temperature Coefficient

0.1°F or 0.1°C Adjustment Resolution for Model 511 1°C or 1°F Adjustment Resolution f ±0.05

Ω/°C Ambient

or Model 510

WARRANTY

Our equipment comes with a NIST traceable Certificate and is guaranteed against defective material and workmanship (excluding batteries) for a period of three years from the date of shipment. Claims under guarantee can be made by returning the equipm 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 guarantee. No responsibility is accepted for damage, loss or other expense incurred through sale or use of our equipmen special, incidental or consequential damage.

t. Under no condition shall Practical Instrument Electronics, Inc. be liable for any

ent

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Model 510/511 Configuration Menu

Auto Off ON (default)/OFF

General Specifications:

RTD Curve Simulation Specifications (ITS-90 Curves):