Practical Instrument Electronics PIE 510B & 511B RTD Simulators Manual

PIECAL 510B/511B

RTD Simulator

Operating Instructions

PIECAL 510B/511B

RTD Simulator

Operating Instructions

(Shown without optional boot)

(Shown with optional boot)

Product Description

• Easy to use

With the PIECAL 510B/511B you can check & calibrate all your RTD instruments. Automatic
indication of connections on the display for simple hookups. Choose a single RTD type for the
Model 510B or simulate 10 RTD types with the Model 511B.

• Take it into the shop, plant or field

Carry it without worry - protect it with an optional rubber boot and rugged, low profile switches.
Easy to operate even in the dark areas of the plant with the backlit display.

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

Stop carrying around a decade box and RTD resistance tables. The PIECAL 510B/511B works
with the RTDs you use including Platinum 100 (alpha = 3850, 3902, 3926) & 1000 (alpha =
3850, 3750) Ohm, Copper 10 & 50 Ohm, Nickel 100 and 120 Ohm. Easily set any value quickly
to within 0.1° with the adjustable digital potentiometer “DIAL” plus store any three temperatures
for instant recall with the EZ-CHECK™ switch.

• Compatible with all process instruments

Connect directly to the RTD inputs of smart transmitters, PLCs, DCS and multichannel recorders
and verify their outputs or displays. Works with older instruments with fixed excitation currents
and newer multichannel instruments that switch the excitation current between input channels.

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Basic Operation

322-1

RTD SIMULATOR

   

3W 2W 1W 4W

HI

100.0

Pt100 α=385

MULTIPLE RTD TYPES

HI

SET

LO

(Optional Boot Shown)

q EZ-CHECK™ Switch

SOURCE: Instantly output two preset RTD

temperatures by moving the EZ-CHECK™ switch to
the “LO” position or “HI” position.
point checks select the “DIAL” position. The
PIECAL 510B/511B will remember the last
“DIAL” value, even with the power off.
These values can easily be changed to suit the
calibration requirements.

THERMOCOUPLE

AUTOMATED

CALIBRATOR

RTD

J, T, E, K, mV

CALIBRATOR

°C

SOURCE

SOURCE

OFF

Push & Turn

for
Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to Store
Double Click
for Options

For fast three

w SOURCE/OFF Switch

Select “SOURCE” to output in °C, °F or ohms.

e EZ-DIAL™ KNOB

SOURCE: Turn the knob to adjust the output

level. Turn clockwise to increase the output,
counter clockwise to decrease the output in 0.1°
steps at a time. Push down and turn the
EZ-DIAL knob for faster dialing.
Press and hold the knob for two seconds to store
desired EZ-Check™ HI/LO points in SIMULATE
mode.

Double click the knob to get into the PIECAL
510B/511B Configuration Mode. Use
configuration to select °C or °F, RTD Type (511B
only) and Auto Off On/Off.

Changing Batteries

Low battery is indicated by “BAT” on the display.
Approximately one to four hours of typical
operation remain before the PIECAL 510B/511B
will automatically turn off. To change the batteries;
remove the optional rubber boot, remove the
battery door from the back of the unit by sliding
the door downward. This allows access to the
battery compartment. Replace with four (4) “AA”

1.5V batteries being careful to check the polarity.
Replace the battery door and replace the boot. All
stored configuration options (RTD Type,
EZ-CHECK Memories, etc., are reset to factory
settings when the batteries are removed.

Note: Alkaline batteries are supplied and
recommended for maximum battery life and
performance.

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Configuration

Configure the Calibrator

Move w POWER SWITCH to “SOURCE”.

EXIT MENU - exits this menu immediately and

saves any changes. Menu will automatically exit
after 15 seconds of inactivity (countdown timer is
displayed).

MODEL 51# V#.##

DOUBLE CLICK

EZ-DIAL KNOB

FOR CONFIGURATION

Setup

Double click the
unit is on and the following displays will appear
for 15 seconds:

> EXIT 15
TEMP UNITS °C
RTD Pt 100 a=3850
AUTO OFF ON

Turn the
menu. Press the e DIAL KNOB to toggle
between OFF and ON or to scroll through the
settings.

e DIAL KNOB at any time the

e DIAL KNOB to move through the

TEMP UNITS - pressing the knob will toggle
between °C and °F.

RTD ­510: pressing the knob will toggle between the
factory configured RTD (Pt, Cu & Ni) and Ohms.

511: pressing the knob will cycle through the ten
different RTD types (Pt, Cu & Ni) at different
base resistances and alpha values and Ohms.

AUTO OFF - If AUTO OFF is ON, the unit will
turn off after 30 minutes of inactivity to save
battery life. If AUTO OFF is OFF the unit will stay
on until the POWER SWITCH is moved to the off
position.

Note: All settings are remembered even with the
power off. Removing the batteries resets the
values to factory defaults.

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Calibrating RTD Instruments

Source

Choose this function to provide a simulated RTD signal into controllers, temperature transmitters,
indicators or any input devices that measure thermocouple sensors.

1) Disconnect the RTD sensor from the device to
be calibrated.

2) Select “SOURCE” with slide switch

3) Connect the PIECAL 510B/511B to the device
using 2, 3 or 4 wires matching the connections
of the sensor that was just removed.

The output is adjusted in 0.1° (or 0.01/0.1 ohm)
increments by turning the knob
EZ-CHECK™ switch

q is in the “HI”, “LO” or “SET”

position. Press and turn the knob for faster dialing
with 10° (or 1.00/10.0 ohm) increments.

w.

e while the

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RTD SIMULATOR

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3W 2W 1W 4W

HI

100.0

Pt100 α=385

THERMOCOUPLE

AUTOMATED

MULTIPLE RTD TYPES

CALIBRATOR

RTD

J, T, E, K, mV

CALIBRATOR

HI

SET

LO

°C

SOURCE

SOURCE

OFF

Push & Turn

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

Double Click
for Options

for

to Store

(Optional Boot Shown)

Storing EZ-CHECK Outputs

Storing HI and LO EZ-CHECK Outputs

Choose this function to provide a simulated RTD signal into controllers, temperature transmitters,
indicators or any other input device that measure thermocouple sensors..

1) Store your high (SPAN) output temperature by moving the EZ-CHECK switch to the HI position
and turn the

e EZ-Dial knob until the desired temperature 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 temperature by moving the EZ-CHECK switch to the LO position
and turn the

e EZ-Dial knob until the desired temperature 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 temperature outputs by moving the EZ-CHECK switch
between HI and LO. You may also select any third temperature output (such as mid-range) using
the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch.

Connections

Two, Three and Four Wire connections

Two red and two black leads are included with
the calibrator. Each lead has a retractable shield
banana plug on the calibrator end and a spade
lug on the end which will connect to the RTD
input of the device being calibrated.

Banana jacks on the top of the calibrator

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23

322-1

RTD SIMULATOR

   

3W 2W 1W 4W

HI

100.0

Pt100 α=385

THERMOCOUPLE

AUTOMATED

CALIBRATOR

RTD

J, T, E, K, mV

CALIBRATOR

HI

SET

LO

1

23

Hookups

BLACK

SENSOR

RED

REDBLACK

4

1

°C

SOURCE

SOURCE

OFF

Push & Turn

for
Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

to Store
Double Click
for Options

RED

4

RTD TRANSMITTER

OR RECEIVER

Two Wire

Connection

COMPENSATION

BLACK

BLACK

RED

SENSOR

COMPENSATION

RTD TRANSMITTER

OR RECEIVER

1

23

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RTD SIMULATOR

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3W 2W 1W 4W

HI

100.0

Pt100 α=385

THERMOCOUPLE

AUTOMATED

CALIBRATOR

RTD

J, T, E, K, mV

CALIBRATOR

HI

SET

LO

SOURCE

SOURCE

OFF

Push & Turn

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

Double Click
for Options

COMPENSATION

BLACK

BLACK

SENSOR

RED

RED

4

RTD TRANSMITTER

OR RECEIVER

Three Wire

Connection

°C

for

to Store

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RTD SIMULATOR

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3W 2W 1W 4W

HI

100.0

Pt100 α=385

THERMOCOUPLE

AUTOMATED

CALIBRATOR

RTD

J, T, E, K, mV

CALIBRATOR

HI

SET

LO

SOURCE

SOURCE

OFF

Push & Turn

Fast Dialing
Push & Hold

Double Click

for Options

°C

for

to Store

Four Wire

Connection

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PIECAL 510B/511B Specifications

(Unless otherwise indicated all specifications are rated from a nominal 23 °C,

70 % RH for 1 year from calibration)

General

Accuracy ±(0.015% of Setting in Ohms + 0.05 Ohms)

Temperature Drift ± 0.05 Ohms/°C

Operating 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
With Boot

Weight
With Boot

Batteries Four “AA” Alkaline 1.5V (LR6)

Battery Life 50 Hours

Optional NiMh

Low Battery Low battery indication with nominal 1 hour of operation

Protection against misconnection Over-voltage protection to 60 V dc (rated for 30 seconds)

Display High contrast graphic liquid crystal display. LED backlighting

Rechargeable battery kit

4.96 x 2.73 x 1.79 inches, 126 x 69 x 45 mm (L x W x H)

5.67 x 3.06 x 2.05 inches, 144 x 78 x 52 mm (L x W x H)

8.4 ounces, 0.24 kg (including batteries)
11 ounces, 0.32 kg (including batteries)

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

left

for use in low lit areas.

NiMh

Source

Accuracy

From 1 to 10.2 mA External Excitation Current

Below 1 mA of External Excitation Current

Resistance Ranges 0.00 to 410.00, 410.1 to 4001.0 Ohms

Allowable Excitation Current Range <410 Ohms: 10.2 mA max; steady or pulsed/intermittent

Pulsed Excitation Current Compatibility DC to 0.01 second pulse width

±(0.015% of Setting + 0.05 Ohms)

±(0.015% of Setting + + 0.05 Ohms)

410 to 4001 Ohms: 1 mA max; steady or pulsed/intermittent

0.01 mV

mA Excitation Current

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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)

Pt 1000 Ohm (DIN/IEC/JIS 1989)

Pt 1000 Ohm Hy-Cal HVAC

Copper 10 Ohm (Minco)

Copper 50 Ohm

Ni 120 Ohm (Pure)

Ni 110 (Bristol 7 NA)

Ranges & Accuracies

Alpha Degrees C

Range

1.3850

(0.00385)

1.3902

(0.003902)

1.3916

(0.003916)

1.3926

(0.003926)

1.3850

(0.00385)

1.3750

(0.00375)

1.4274

(0.004274)

1.4280

(0.00428)

1.6720

(0.00672)

1.5801

(0.005801)

-200.0 to 200.0

200.0 to 600.0

600.0 to 850.0

-195.6 to 200.0

200.0 to 648.9

-200.0 to 200.0

200.0 to 648.9

-200.0 to 100.0

100.0 to 700.0

700.0 to 850.0

-200.0 to 200.0

200.0 to 600.0

600.0 to 850.0

-200.0 to 200.0

200.0 to 600.0

600.0 to 850.0

-200.0 to 260.0

-50.0 to 150.0

-80.0 to 260.0

-100.0 to 260.0

Accuracy°CDegrees F

Range

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°

±0.2°
±0.3°

±0.2°
±0.3°

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°

±0.2°
±0.3°
±0.4°

±2.0°

±1.0°

±0.1°

±0.2°

-328.0 to 392.0

392.0 to 1112.0

1112.0 to 1562.0

-320.0 to 392.0

392.0 to 1200

-328.0 to 392.0

392.0 to 1200

-328.0 to 212.0

212.0 to 1292.0

1292.0 to 1562.0

-328.0 to 392.0

392.0 to 1112.0

1112.0 to 1562.0

-328.0 to 392.0

392.0 to 1112.0

1112.0 to 1562.0

-328.0 to 500.0

-58.0 to 302.0

-112.0 to 500.0

-148.0 to 500.0

Accuracy

°F

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.7°

±0.4°
±0.6°

±0.4°
±0.6°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.7°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.7°

±0.4°
±0.6°
±0.7°

±4.0°

±1.6°

±0.2°

±0.3°

Additional Information

This product is 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.

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.

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Ordering Information

PIECAL 510B (Choose one of the ordering codes below):

PIECAL 510B-Pt-100-1 (a=1.3850)
PIECAL 510B-Pt-100-2 (a=1.3902)
PIECAL 510B-Pt-100-3 (a=1.3916)
PIECAL 510B-Pt-100-4 (a=1.3926)
PIECAL 510B-Pt-1000-5 (a=1.3850)

PIECAL 511B:

Includes all ten RTD Types listed above

PIECAL 510B-Pt-1000-6 (a=1.375)
PIECAL 510B-Cu-10
PIECAL 510B-Cu-50
PIECAL 510B-Ni-110
PIECAL 510B-Ni-120

Accessories

Included: Part Number

Four “AA” Alkaline batteries, Certificate of Calibration
Evolution RTD Wire Kit 020-0208

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

Optional: Part Number

Rubber Boot 020-0209
Small Carrying Case with PIE Logo (fits unit with or without boot) 020-0205
Ni-MH 1 Hour Charger with 4 Ni-MH AA Batteries 020-0103
(100-120 V AC input for North America Only)

More Than a Simple Boot

The optional boot provides
more than just protection. Flip
out the tilt stand and free up
both hands for calibration
adjustments.

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