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Multifunction Process Calibrator

ADT226/227 Multifunction Process Calibrator
-------User Manual
[Version：2111V01]
Additel Corporation

STATEMENT
This user manual provides operating and safety instructions for the ADT226/227 Multifunction
process calibrator. To ensure correct operation and safety, please follow the instructions in this
manual. Additel Corporation reserves the right to change the contents and other information
contained in this manual without notice.

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CONTENT
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 General Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Models and function...................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................6
1.3.1 General specifications .........................................................................................................................................6
1.3.2 Electrical Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................................7
1.3.3 Electrical Output Specifications .........................................................................................................................10
1.3.4 RTD Measurement and Source Specifications.................................................................................................. 11
1.3.5 Thermocouple Measurement and Source specifications ...................................................................................13
1.4 Basic Structure ........................................................................................................................................................17
1.5 Power supply description .........................................................................................................................................18
2. Display and functions .................................................................................................................................................20
2.1 Main interface ..........................................................................................................................................................20
2.2 Control center ..........................................................................................................................................................21
3. Calibrator .....................................................................................................................................................................22
3.1 Electrical Measurement ...........................................................................................................................................24
3.1.1 DC voltage measurement..................................................................................................................................24
3.1.2 Current measurement........................................................................................................................................25
3.1.3 Switch measurement .........................................................................................................................................26

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3.1.4 Pulse measurement...........................................................................................................................................26
3.1.5 Frequency measurement...................................................................................................................................26
3.1.6 AC voltage measurement ..................................................................................................................................26
3.1.7 Scaling...............................................................................................................................................................27
3.1.8 Filter ..................................................................................................................................................................27
3.1.9 Zeroing ..............................................................................................................................................................28
3.1.10 Statistics ..........................................................................................................................................................28
3.2 Pressure measurement............................................................................................................................................28
3.2.1 Pressure measurement settings........................................................................................................................29
3.2.2 Filter ..................................................................................................................................................................30
3.2.3 Module information ............................................................................................................................................30
3.2.4 Zeroing ..............................................................................................................................................................30
3.2.5 Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................30
3.3 Temperature measurement......................................................................................................................................30
3.3.1 Thermocouple measurement.............................................................................................................................30
3.3.2 Thermocouple settings ......................................................................................................................................31
3.3.3 RTD measurement ............................................................................................................................................32
3.3.4 RTD settings......................................................................................................................................................32
3.3.5 Zeroing ..............................................................................................................................................................33
3.3.6 Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................33
3.4 HART calibration......................................................................................................................................................33
3.4.1 Search and connection......................................................................................................................................34

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3.4.2 HART Setting.....................................................................................................................................................34
3.4.3 Process variables ..............................................................................................................................................36
3.4.4 Diagnosis/ Service.............................................................................................................................................36
3.5 Output ......................................................................................................................................................................39
3.5.1 Voltage output....................................................................................................................................................39
3.5.2 Current output....................................................................................................................................................40
3.5.3 Frequency output...............................................................................................................................................40
3.5.4 Pulse output ......................................................................................................................................................41
3.5.5 Simulate Thermocouple (TC) output..................................................................................................................41
3.5.6 Simulate RTD output .........................................................................................................................................42
3.5.7 Set point output .................................................................................................................................................44
3.5.8 Ramp output......................................................................................................................................................44
3.5.9 Automatic step output........................................................................................................................................45
3.5.10 Manual step output ..........................................................................................................................................46
3.5.11 Fine adjustment output ....................................................................................................................................47
4. System settings...........................................................................................................................................................48
4.1 Bluetooth communication.........................................................................................................................................48
4.2 Power management.................................................................................................................................................48
4.2.1 Brightness .........................................................................................................................................................48
4.2.2 Battery information ............................................................................................................................................48
4.2.3 Auto backlight off ...............................................................................................................................................48
4.2.4 Auto sleep after backlight off..............................................................................................................................49

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4.2.5 Auto power off after sleep..................................................................................................................................49
4.3 Services ...................................................................................................................................................................49
4.3.1 System calibration ............................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.3.2 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................50
4.3.3 4.3.3 Restore to factory data .............................................................................................................................50
4.4 Personalization ........................................................................................................................................................50
4.4.1 Sound ................................................................................................................................................................50
4.4.2 Language ..........................................................................................................................................................51
4.4.3 Date & Time.......................................................................................................................................................51
4.5 Product information..................................................................................................................................................52
5. Data management .......................................................................................................................................................52
6. Task ..............................................................................................................................................................................53
6.1 Calibration pressure devices....................................................................................................................................53
6.1.1 Dial pressure gauge and digital pressure gauge ...............................................................................................53
6.1.2 Pressure transmitter ..........................................................................................................................................57
6.1.3 Pressure switch .................................................................................................................................................59
6.1.4 I/P Converter .....................................................................................................................................................60
6.2 Calibrate temperature devices .................................................................................................................................63
6.2.1 Temperature indicator........................................................................................................................................63
6.2.2 Temperature transmitter.....................................................................................................................................64
6.2.3 Temperature transmitter with sensor .................................................................................................................67
6.2.4 Temperature switch ...........................................................................................................................................69

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6.2.5 Temperature switch with sensor ........................................................................................................................72
6.3 Calibrate flow devices ..............................................................................................................................................75
6.3.1 Delta- pressure flowmeter .................................................................................................................................75
6.3.2 Instantaneous flowmeter ...................................................................................................................................76
6.3.3 Flow volume totalizers .......................................................................................................................................78
6.3.4 Tachometer/ vortex meters ................................................................................................................................79
6.4 Calibrate loop devices..............................................................................................................................................81
6.4.1 Loop indicators ..................................................................................................................................................81
6.4.2 Loop signal source ............................................................................................................................................83
6.4.3 Signal isolator/ converters .................................................................................................................................84
6.4.4 Limit Switches....................................................................................................................................................86
7. Applications.................................................................................................................................................................87
7.1 Pressure Unit Converter ..........................................................................................................................................87
7.2 Leak Test .................................................................................................................................................................88
7.3 PSV test...................................................................................................................................................................89
7.4 Thermal calculator ...................................................................................................................................................90
7.5 Sensor library...........................................................................................................................................................90
7.6 Simulate transmitter .................................................................................................................................................90
7.7 Data logger ..............................................................................................................................................................91
7.7.1 Logger Management .........................................................................................................................................92
7.7.2 The start of data logging....................................................................................................................................92
7.7.3 The operation of data logging ............................................................................................................................93

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7.7.4 Save the data ....................................................................................................................................................95
7.8 Differential pressure.................................................................................................................................................95
8. Communicator.............................................................................................................................................................96
8.1 HART connection and search ..................................................................................................................................97
8.2 HART communicator operation................................................................................................................................97

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Safety instructions
Warning：
To prevent the user from injury, please follow this user manual for use.
To prevent possible fire, electric shock or personal injury, please do as follows:
General:
◆Please read the manual, especially the Safety Instructions before using this product
◆Use only the correct measurement category (CAT), voltage and current rated probes, test cables for
measurement
◆Please charge the battery when a low battery level is displayed in to prevent abnormal readings
◆Do not expose the battery to fire or short circuit the battery
◆The voltage applied between the terminals or between any terminal and the grounding cannot exceed the rated
value
◆Before using the product, please check the product for any damage
◆If the product is damaged or malfunctions, do not use it, and contact Additel
◆Never use the non-Ex version in an explosive, steam, or dust environment
◆Do not touch any metal parts of the probes or test cables during use;
◆Please remove unnecessary probes, cables, or other accessories before using the product
◆Do not use damaged or worn cables
Attention:

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To prevent injury, please obey the instruction manual for use
To prevent possible damage, please do as follows:
◆Do not use the instrument in a high vibration environment
◆Use only genuine Additel power adaptors and batteries with the product
◆When working with external pressure modules, refer to the safety instructions of its manual.
1. Introduction
1.1 General Introduction
The ADT226/227 series calibrators are a new generation multifunction process calibrator provided by Additel. With
the documenting test task built-in, it can significantly improve the efficiency of the testing and calibrating in field and
laboratory applications. It combines a plentiful amount of functions in a single device, such as gauge measurement,

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signal source, loop power, pressure indicator, HART communicator and thermal calculator. Users can perform field
calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance by carrying only the ADT227, so that greatly improved the efficiency of field
engineers and technicians.
Contact us:
Additel Corporation
Tel: [phone]
www.additel.com
1.2 Models and function
Table 1 Models and function
Models
ADT226
ADT227
ADT227-HART
Measure

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Voltage
mV DC
±300 mV
±300 mV
±300 mV
V DC
±30 V
±30 V
±30 V
High Voltage
V DC/AC
±300V DC/AC
±300V DC/AC
±300V DC/AC
Current (mA DC)
±30 mA
±30 mA
±30 mA
Resistance
0 - 4000 Ω
0 - 4000 Ω
0 - 4000 Ω
Frequency
0.01 - 50,000 Hz
0.01 - 50,000 Hz
0.01 - 50,000 Hz
Pulse
0 - 9,999,999
0 - 9,999,999
0 - 9,999,999
Limit Switch
•
•
•
Thermocouple TC
-10 - 75 mV
-10 - 75 mV
-10 - 75 mV
Pressure Module Serial Ports
2
2
2
Source / Simulate
Voltage (V DC)
0 - 15 V
0 - 15 V
0 - 15 V
Current (mA DC)
0 - 25 mA
0 - 25 mA
0 - 25 mA
Resistance
0 - 4000 Ω
0 - 4000 Ω
0 - 4000 Ω
Frequency
0.01 - 50,000 Hz
0.01 - 50,000 Hz
0.01 - 50,000 Hz
Pulse
0 - 9,999,999
0 - 9,999,999
0 - 9,999,999
Thermocouple TC
-10 - 75 mV
-10 - 75 mV
-10 - 75 mV
Recording
Scaling
•
•
•
Min/Max/Avg/Tare
•
•
•

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Hold
•
•
•
Task
•
•
On-demand Logging
10,000 readings
10,000 readings
Features
Intrinsically Safe (Ex)
Color Touchscreen Display
•
•
•
Port Protection
50V Max
50V Max
50V Max
Loop power
24 V
24 V
24 V
Ramp/step
•
•
•
Simulate Transmitter
•
•
•
RTD
•
•
•
Thermocouple TC
•
•
•
Internal CJC
•
•
•
Bluetooth
•
•
•
HART Communication
•
Full HART Communicator
•
Documenting
•
•
IP67 Compliance
•
•
•
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
3 Years
ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration
•
•
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1.3 Technical Specifications
1.3.1 General specifications
Table 2 General specifications
Specifications
ADT226
ADT227
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 50°C
Specification guaranteed
temperature
10°C to 30°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 70°C
Humidity
<95%, non-condensing
Power supply
6600mAh, 23.8Wh lithium battery,
charging time 4~6 hours,
battery pack can be charged independently
User interface
Icon drive menus
Ports protection voltage
50V max
Display
5.0-inch 480x800 mm TFT LCD capacitive screen
Maximum altitude
3000 meters
European Compliance
CE Mark
Electrical Connection
Ø4mm sockets and flat mini-jack thermocouple socket
Size
6.97" x 4.13" x 2.04" (177 mm x 105 mm x 52 mm)
Weight
1.6 lb (0.7 kg)
Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery (included)

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Battery Life
Typically, 16 hours
Battery Charge
110V/220V external power adapter included. Battery can be charged external to the unit.
Typically charge time is 6-8 hours.
External pressure module
Dual channel aerial plug, can connect two digital pressure modules
Warm-up time
Full specification performance is achieved after a 10-minute warm-up time.
ROHS compliant
Rohs II Directive 2011/65/EU, EN50581:2012
Display rate
3 readings per second
Barometric Accuracy (Built-in
barometer)
55Pa
IP protection level
IP67, 1 meter drop test
Communication
Isolate USB-TYPEC (slave), Bluetooth BLE
Calibration
ISO 17025 accredited calibration with data
Warranty
3 years
1.3.2 Electrical Measurement Specifications
Table 3 Electrical Measurement Specifications
Specifications
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
ADT226
ADT227
Voltage DC
-300 to 300 mV
1 µV
0.015% RDG + 0.005% FS
0.005% RDG + 0.005% FS

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-30 to 30 V
0.1 mV
0.015% RDG + 0.005% FS
0.005% RDG + 0.005% FS
Temperature Coefficient: ±5 ppm FS/°C (-10°C to 10°C and 30°C to 50°C)
Impedance: -300 mV to 300 mV = > 100 MΩ -30 V to 30 V = >1 MΩ
DC High Voltage
-300 to 300 V
10 mV
0.05% RDG + 0.01% FS
0.05% RDG + 0.01% FS
Temperature coefficient: ±0.0025% FS/°C (-10°C to 10°C and 30°C to 50°C)
Maximum input voltage = 300 V, IEC61010 300V CATII
Common mode rejection: >100 dB (at 50 or 60 Hz)
Impedance: > 4 MΩ, DC coupling
AC High Voltage
300V (40 to 500 Hz)
10 mV
0.5% RDG + 0.05% FS
0.5% RDG + 0.05% FS
Temperature coefficient: ±（0.025% RD + 0.0025% FS）/°C
(-10°C to 10°C and 30°C to 50°C)
Maximum input voltage = 300 V, IEC61010 300V CATII
9% to 100% of range is suitable for the above accuracy indicators
Impedance: >4 MΩ,<100pF, AC coupling
Current DC
-30 to 30 mA
0.1 µA
0.015% RDG + 0.005% FS
0.01% RDG + 0.005% FS
Temperature Coefficient: ±5ppm FS/°C (-10°C to 10°C and 30°C to 50°C), Impedance: < 40 Ω
Resistance (4-
Wire)
0 to 400 Ω
1 mΩ
0.015% RDG + 0.005% FS
0.005% RDG + 0.005% FS
0 to 4000 Ω
10 mΩ
0.015% RDG + 0.005% FS
0.01% RDG + 0.005% FS
Temperature Coefficient: ±5 ppm FS/°C (-10°C to 10°C and 30°C to 50°C)
2-Wire + 50 mΩ, 3-wire+ 10 mΩ
Excitation current: 0.25 mA

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Voltage mV (TC)
-10 to 75 mV
0.1 µV
0.015% RDG + 0.005% FS
0.008% RDG + 0.004% FS
Temperature Coefficient: ±5ppm FS/°C (-10°C to 10°C and 30°C to 50°C)
Impedance: >100 MΩ
Frequency
0.01 to 50000 Hz
Auto range, 6-digit
0.005% RDG + 5 on last digit
0.002% RDG + 2 on last digit
Minimum threshold voltage: 2.5 V
Supported units: Hz, kHz, MHz, CPM, CPH, s, ms, µs
Pulse
0 to 9999999
1
N/A
Optional rising edge and falling edge, minimum threshold voltage: 2.5V
Switch
Supports dry or wet switches. Voltage range of 3 to 30 V. Response speed < 10ms
Note 1: When the environmental temperature is (-10~+10) ℃ and (30~50) ℃, the temperature coefficient is:
(1) Measure of voltage, current, TC and RTD：±5ppmFS/℃.
(2) AC High voltage TRMS measurement,
(3) DC high voltage measurement: ±(25ppmRDG+25ppmFS)/℃.
Note 2: Input characteristics:
(1) Voltage scale: -300~300mV input impedance >100 MΩ;
(2) Voltage scale: -30~30V input impedance >1MΩ;
(3) Current measure: input impedance<40Ω;
(4) TC measure: input impedance >100 MΩ.
(5) AC High voltage TRMS measurement:
input impedance >4MΩ, <100pF, AC Coupling
maximum input voltage: 300V，IEC61010 300V CATII
applied for: 9-100% FS

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(6) DC high voltage measurement:
input impedance >4MΩ, DC Coupling
maximum input voltage: 300V，IEC61010 300V CATII
CMRR: >100 dB (50 or 60 Hz)
Note 3: The excitation power supply for RTD measure is 0.2mA, and each position has 4-wire, 3-wire, and 2-wire methods. The
accuracy is as follows:
(1) The accuracy data given in the table is based on the 4-wire method;
(2) The accuracy of the 3-wire method is 10mΩ more than the accuracy of the 4-wire method;
(3) The accuracy of the 2-wire method is 50mΩ more than the accuracy of the 4-wire method.
Note 4: Minimum threshold voltage for frequency and pulse measure: 2.5V
Note 5: Supported frequency units: Hz, kHz, MHz, CPM, CPH, s, ms, us;
Note 6: There are rising edge and falling edge trigger mode available for pulse measure.
1.3.3 Electrical Output Specifications
Table 4 Electrical Output Specifications
Specifications
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
ADT226
ADT227
Voltage DC
0 to15V
0.1 mV
0.015% RDG + 0.005% FS
0.005% RDG + 0.005% FS
Current DC
0 to 25 mA
0.1 uA
0.015% RDG + 0.005% FS
0.01% RDG + 0.005% FS
Resistance
0 to 400 Ω
1 mΩ
0.015% RDG + 0.005% FS
0.005% RDG + 0.005% FS
0 to 4000 Ω
10 mΩ
0.015% RDG + 0.005% FS
0.01% RDG + 0.005% FS