Fluke 700PA3 User manual

PN 603255
October 1996 Rev.3, 11/01
1996-2001 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Certifications
P Conforms to European Standard EN61010-1, EN61326.
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®
700PAx Series Absolute
Pressure Modules
Instruction Sheet
Introduction
Fluke Models 700PAx Series Pressure Modules allow you to
measure absolute pressure with the Fluke 740 Series
Documenting Process Calibrators. The modules have one
fitting and measure pressure with respect to an absolute
vacuum.
Read this sheet before you use the pressure module. This
sheet contains specifications and information about how to
avoid damaging the pressure module. This instruction sheet
assumes that you know how to use the 740 Series
Documenting Process Calibrator. (Refer to the Users Manual
if necessary.) Note
These modules are not specified for use with a
Model 701 or 702 Calibrator.
The pressure module measures pressure using an internal
microprocessor. It receives operating power from and sends
digital information to the calibrator.
Box Contents
Pressure module, one 1/4 NPT to 1/4 ISO metric adapter,
strap, and instruction sheet.
Protecting Yourself from Pressure Releases
To avoid a violent release of pressure in a pressurized
system, shut off the isolation valve and slowly bleed off the
pressure before you attach or remove the pressure module
from the pressure line.
Avoiding Overpressure Damage
Applying pressure in excess of the BURST PRESSURE
specified on the pressure module can destroy the pressure
module. Burst pressure is atmosphere plus 3X full scale in
absolute units.
Avoiding Mechanical Damage
To avoid damaging the pressure module, never apply more
than 10 ft.-lb. of torque between the pressure module fitting
and the body of the module. Always apply appropriate torque
between the pressure module fitting and connecting fittings
or adapters. Figure 1 shows the correct and incorrect ways
to use a wrench when applying torque to the pressure
module fitting.

15 PSID/G
PRESSUREMODULE
700
P
04
1bar
100kPa
RANGE
Figure 1.
Avoiding Corrosion Damage
To avoid damaging the pressure module from corrosion, use
it only with media that are compatible with type 316 stainless
steel.
Recommended Measurement Technique
For best results, it is recommended that the module be
pressurized to full scale and then vented to atmospheric
pressure prior to zeroing and making measurements with the
740 Series calibrator. Note
Low range pressure modules may be sensitive to
gravity. For best results, pressure modules 30 psi
and below should be held at the same physical
orientation from the time they are zeroed until the
measurement is complete.
Zeroing
Recommended procedure:
1. Connect the pressure module to the 740 Series
calibrator and select the measure pressure function.
2. Apply a vacuum to achieve a pressure below the rated
resolution of the pressure module being zeroed.
3. Press the [ZERO] key, and enter 0.0 as the applied
pressure.
Alternative procedure if a local precision barometer is
available. Do not use the weather service or airport reports.
1. Connect the pressure module to the 740 Series
calibrator and select the measure pressure function.
2. Press the [ZERO] key.
3. Enter the value from the precision barometer.
Pressure Calibration Kit
The Fluke 700PCK Pressure Calibration Kit makes it possible
to calibrate pressure modules at ambient temperature with a
precision pressure calibrator or dead weight tester. A vacuum
source is required. The accuracy of the dead weight tester or
pressure calibrator must be significantly better than the
pressure module specification. A 386 or better PC and
Windows®3.1 or later are required. The kit is an optional
accessory available from your distributor or from Fluke.
Performance Test
If you need to check that the pressure module meets its
accuracy specification, use a dead weight tester. The
accuracy of the dead weight tester should be significantly
better than the pressure module specification. Proceed as
follows to verify that a pressure module is operating within
specification:
1. Connect the pressure module to a dead weight tester.
2. Apply a vacuum and zero as described earlier under
“Zeroing.”
3. Choose pressure test values that give approximately
20% of full span steps. Set the dead weight tester to
each of these pressures and verify that the reading is
within the specification in Table 1. Percent of full span is
calculated as follows:
100% x (reading - dead weight tester setting) / top of
span.
4. If temperature sensitivity is of concern, repeat steps 1
through 3 at various controlled temperatures.
Table 1. Specifications 1 (% of full span)
Model 4Range2Reference
Uncertainty
(23 °±3 °C)
Stability
(1 Year) Temp (0 to 50 °C) Total Uncertainty3
700PA3 0 to 5.0000 psi
0 to 34.000 kPa
0 to 340.00 mbar
0.050% 0.010% 0.010% 0.070%
700PA4 0 to 15.000 psi
0 to 100.00 kPa
0 to 1000.0 mbar
0.050% 0.010% 0.010% 0.070%
700PA5 0 to 30.000 psi
0 to 200.00 kPa
0 to 2000.0 mbar
0.050% 0.010% 0.010% 0.070%
700PA6 0 to 100.00 psi
0 to 700.00 kPa
0 to 7000.0 mbar
0.050% 0.010% 0.010% 0.070%
1. Use of pressure zero function is required. Not compatible with the 701 or 702 Calibrators.
2. Select pressure units in the calibration setup menu. All units are absolute pressure units.
3. Accuracy specifications apply for 1 year for 0 to 100% of full span from 0 °C to 50 °C. Typical uncertainty of 1% of full span from -10 °C to 0
°C.
4. Maximum non-destructive pressure: atmosphere plus 3X maximum rated absolute pressure.
5. Specifications reflect a confidence interval of 95%.