PIE 820-ELITE Multifunction Process Calibrator mA • V • pH • TC • Ω • RTD • Freq • Pressure Operating Instructions Practical Instrument Electronics 82 East Main Street Suite 3.14 • Webster, NY 14580 USA Tel: 585.872.9350 • Fax: 585.872.2638 • sales@piecal.com • www.piecal.
Contents General Operations Accessories.............................................................................. 3 Carrying Case, Boot & Changing Batteries............................. 4 Storing EZ-CHECK Outputs & Connections............................ 5 Basic Operation Switches & Knobs.................................................................... 6 Double Click Menus................................................................. 8 Stepping & Ramping / Auto Off..............................
General Information Technician friendly operation The unique and intuitive EZ-DIAL Double Click Menu makes it easier to setup than other multifunction calibrators. Uses the same menus as the single function PIE Evolution Calibrators. Use it as a milliamp and voltage calibrator Source 0 to 24.000 mA, 0 to 10.250 V dc, -20.000 to 99.999 mV and -500.00 to 999.99 mV Read to 24.000 mA, 60.00 V dc ±99.999 mV & ±999.99 mV Simulate 2-Wire Transmitters & Power up transmitters & loops Calibrate in temperature with 0.
Easy to read Turn on the backlight & easily see the display in dark areas. Quickly set any three outputs plus automatic stepping & ramping Easily set any value quickly with the adjustable “DIAL” plus store any three output settings for instant recall with the EZ-CHECK™ switch. Choose between 2, 3, 5 & 11 steps or RAMP to increase and decrease the output between Zero and Span from 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 60 seconds.
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 Evolution mA/V Test Leads - one pair: with banana plug & alligator clips Part No. 020-0207 Evolution RTD Wire Kit 2 Red & 2 Black Leads with Banana Plugs & Spade Lugs Part No. 020-0208 OPTIONAL: Ni-MH 1 Hour Charger with 4 Ni-MH AA Part No.
Operating Instructions FIELD & BENCH USE PIE 820-ELITE comes with a carrying case designed for handsfree operation and a rubber boot with a built-in tilt stand. The PIE 820-ELITE 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 “BAT” on the display.
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.
Operating Instructions Basic Operation HI 820.1 TYPE K °C mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure SOURCE HI MAX SET READ LO MIN OFF OVERLOAD Hz SYNC READ Double Click Menu Push & Turn for Fast Dialing Push & Hold to Store/Step q EZ-CHECK™ SWITCH SOURCE: Instantly output two preset settings by moving the EZ-CHECK™ switch to the “LO” position or “HI” position. For fast three point checks select the “SET” position. The PIE 820-ELITE will remember the last “SET” value, even with the power off.
Operating Instructions Basic Operation w SOURCE/OFF/READ Switch Select “SOURCE” to output mA, V, T/C, Ohms, RTD or frequency. Select “READ” to read mA, V, T/C, Ohms, RTD or frequency. 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 steps at a time. Push down and turn the EZ-DIAL knob for faster dialing.
Operating Instructions Double Click Menus Double click the EZ-DIAL knob to access the Double Click Menus to select each function and the options for each function. Available choices are shown in grey.
Operating Instructions Double Click Menus Source & Read Thermocouples > EXIT FUNCTION UNITS T/C TYPE COLD JUNC T/C °C °F J K ET R S B N L U G C D P ON Source RTD > EXIT FUNCTION RTD UNITS °C °F RTD Pt 100 a=3850 [* RTD Types] WIRE MODE 234W Read RTD > EXIT FUNCTION RTD UNITS °C °F RTD Pt 100 a=3850 [* RTD Types] WIRE MODE 2W 3W 4W Read Ohms Source Ohms >EXIT FUNCTION OHMS RANGE 400Ω 4000Ω WIRE MODE 234W *Pt 100 a=3902, a=3916, a=3926 Pt 1000 a=3850; Cu 10 a=427
Operating Instructions Double Click Menu - STEPPING, AUTO OFF & BACKLIGHT 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: > EXIT FUNCTION mA MODE SOURCE UNITS mA HART 250Ω ON Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move to the second menu page. Turn the e DIAL KNOB to move through the menu.
Operating Instructions Double Click Menu - STEPPING, AUTO OFF & BACKLIGHT STEPS - 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 between 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%).
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 Double Click 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.
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 w to SOURCE 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 mA for the FUNCTION and 2W SIM for the MODE.
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 Double Click 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.
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 Double Click 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.
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 820-ELITE 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 Double Click Menu.
Using Ground Leak Detection 12.280 PROCESS INDICATOR LEAK ERROR = 00.28 12.280 mA PWR MEAS + IN - REF +OUT- mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure Transmitter Input SOURCE HI MAX SET READ LO MIN Typical 2-Wire Transmitter OFF READ READ OVERLOAD Hz SYNC Sensor Process Signal Simulated Input Double Click Menu Push & Turn for Fast Dialing Push & Hold to Store/Step Typical Error Conditions LEAK ERROR = 00.28 12.
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 24 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 Double Click Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select V for the FUNCTION and 10V or 80 mV for the RANGE.
Read mV/V Choose this function to measure from -99.999 to 99.999 millivolts, -99.999 to +99.999 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 Double Click Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select V for the FUNCTION and 10V, 1V, 60V or 100 mV for the RANGE.
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 24 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 Double Click Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection. Select pH for the FUNCTION.
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 820-ELITE simulates 0.000 to 14.000 pH @ 25°C corresponding to 414.12 to -414.12 mV.
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 Double Click Menu. Turn the knob to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your selection.
Read Thermocouple Sensors Choose this function to measure temperatures with a thermocouple probe or sensor. 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, T, E, R, S, B, N, G, C, D, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN) or P (Platinel II) and COLD JUNC ON or OFF (ON is the default).
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 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 or 4000Ω for the RANGE. Disconnect all sensor wires from the devices to be calibrated and connect the PIE 820-ELITE to the inputs of the device using 2, 3 or 4 wires.
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. You must also select the WIRE MODE for 2W, 3W or 4W to match the 2, 3 or 4 wires being used to measure resistance. For continuity the only choice is 2W.
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 Double Click 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).
Read RTD Sensors Choose this function to measure temperatures with an RTD probe or sensor. 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 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.
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 Double Click 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.
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 Double Click 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 820-ELITE to the output of the device matching polarity.
Read Pressure Choose this function to measure pressure in one of 15 different engineering units using a Crystal Multical Pressure Module. 1) 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 PRESSURE for the FUNCTION and make your choice of UNITS to match the pressure instrument to be checked.
Read Pressure 3) Connect pressure hoses, fittings & pumps (if required) to the pressure instrument to be checked. 4) Move the switch on the Pressure Module to PSI and press the E-Z Dial knob on the 820-ELITE. 5) Press and hold the e E-Z DIAL KNOB for 1 second to 'Zero' the pressure. The word "TARE" appears on the display indicating that all measurements are relative to the pressure measured when the calibrator was zeroed. Pressure readings appear on the display of the 820-ELITE and are constantly updated.
Specifications General Operating Temp Range -20 to 60 °C (-5 to 140 °F) Storage Temp Range -30 to 60 °C (-22 to 140 °F) Temperature effect ≤ ± 0.01 %/°C of Full Scale Relative Humidity Range 10 % ≤RH ≤90 % (0 to 35 °C), Non-condensing 10 % ≤RH≤ 70 % (35 to 60 °C), Non-condensing Normal Mode Rejection 50/60 Hz, 50 dB Common Mode Rejection 50/60 Hz, 120 dB Noise ≤ ± ½ Least Significant Digit from 0.1 to 10 Hz Size 5.63x3.00x1.60” 143x76x41mm (LxWxH) Weight 12.1 ounces, 0.
Specifications Read mA Ranges and Resolution 0.000 to 24.000 mA or -25.00 to 125.00% of 4-20 mA Accuracy ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.003 mA) Voltage burden ≤ 2V at 24 mA Overload/Current limit protection 25 mA nominal Source mA / Power & Measure Two Wire Transmitters Ranges and Resolution 0.000 to 24.000 mA or -25.00 to 125.00% of 4-20 mA Accuracy ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.003 mA) Loop compliance voltage ≥ 24 DCV @ 20.
Specifications Source V dc Ranges and Resolution -20.000 to 99.999 mV, -500.00 to 999.99 mV, 0.000 to 10.250V Accuracy ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01% Full Scale) Source Current ≥ 24 mA Sink Current > 16 mA Output Impedance < 1 Ohm Short Circuit Duration Infinite pH Source -414.00 to +414.00 pH Range and Resolution Accuracy in mV ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading in mV + 0.1 mV) Accuracy in pH ≤ ± 0.003 pH @ 25°C Thermocouple Source Accuracy ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.
Specifications RTD, OHMS and Continuity Read Resistance Ranges 0.00 to 401.00, 0.0 to 4010.0 Ohms Accuracy ±(0.02% of Reading + 0.075 Ohms) Excitation Current 1.0 mA to 401 Ohms, 0.6 mA to 4010 Ohms (nominal) Continuity 0.0 to 401.0 Ohms; Beeps from 0.0 to 100.0 Ohms RTD and OHMS Source 3 Wire & 4 Wire Accuracy From 1 to 10.2 mA External Excitation Current Below 1 mA of External Excitation Current ±(0.03% of Full Scale + 0.075 Ohms) ±(0.03% of Full Scale+0.075 Ohms + 0.
Specifications Frequency Source Ranges 1 to 2000 CPM, 0.01 to 999.99 Hz, 0.1 to 9999.9 Hz, 0.001 to 20.000 kHz Accuracy ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01% Full Scale) Output Waveform Square Wave, Zero Crossing -1.
Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies Based on ±(0.03% of 80 mV) T/C Degrees C Range °C Degrees F Range °F J -200.0 to -50.0 ±0.5° -328.0 to -58.0 ±1.0° K T E R -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° -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° -260.
Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies Based on ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01 mV) T/C Degrees C Range °C Degrees F Range °F 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° 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.
Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies Based on ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.01 mV) T/C Degrees C Range °C Degrees F Range °F D -1.1 to 150.0 ±1.0° 30.1 to 302.0 ±1.8° P 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° 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.
RTD Ranges & Accuracies RTD Accuracy Based on ±(0.03% of Reading in Ohms + 0.075 Ohms) RTD Type Degrees C Range °C Degrees F Range °F Pt 100 Ohm DIN/IEC/JIS 1989 1.3850 (ITS-90) -200.0 to 0.0 0.0 to 340.0 340.0 to 640.0 640.0 to 850.0 ±0.2° ±0.3° ±0.4° ±0.5° -328.0 to 32.0 248.0 to 644.0 644.0 to 1184.0 1184.0 to 1562.0 ±0.4° ±0.6° ±0.8° ±1.0° Pt 100 Ohm (Burns) 1.3902 -200.0 to 10.0 10.0 to 350.0 350.0 to 650.0 650.0 to 850.0 ±0.2° ±0.3° ±0.4° ±0.5° -328.0 to 50.0 50.0 to 662.0 662.0 to 1202.
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.
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