PIE 850 User manual

PIE 850
4-20mA/10-50mA
Process Calibrator
Loop Diagnostics • Transmitter Supply
mA • V • pH •TC • Ohms • RTD • Freq • Pressure
Operating Instructions
PIE 850
4-20mA/10-50mA
Process Calibrator
Loop Diagnostics • Transmitter Supply
mA • V • pH •TC • Ohms • RTD • Freq • Pressure
Operating Instructions
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Contents
General Operations
Accessories............................................................................. 3
Carrying Case, Boot & Changing Batteries ............................ 4
Storing EZ-CHECK Outputs & Connections........................... 5
Basic Operation
Switches & Knobs...............................................................6, 7
MAIN Menus - Functions, Units & Ranges ......................7, 8, 9
FEATURE Menu - Stepping & Ramping / Auto Off ............... 10
FEATURE Menu - Stepping & Ramping / Backlight ............. 11
Functions and Hookup Diagrams
4-20 mA or 10-50 mA Operation............................... 12, 13
Milliamp
Simulate 2 Wire Transmitters........................................... 14, 15
Source mA, Read mA ..................................................... 16, 17
Power/Measure Transmitters ................................................. 18
Using Ground Leak Detection......................................... 19, 20
Voltage & Millivolt
Source V & mV; Read V & mV........................................21, 22
pH
Source pH....................................................................... 23, 24
Thermocouple
Source T/C & Read T/C Sensors.................................... 25, 26
Resistance
Source Resistance, Read Resistance & Continuity .........27, 28
RTD
Source RTD & Read RTD Sensors.................................29, 30
Frequency
Source KHz, Hz & CPM; Read KHz, Hz & CPM ............ 31, 32
Pressure
Read Pressure ...................................................................... 33
Pressure Accessories............................................................ 34
Pressure Module Ranges & Specifications........................... 35
Specifications
General ............................................................................36-40
Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies............................... 41-43
RTD Ranges & Accuracies ................................................... 44
Warranty
Warranty & Additional Information ........................................ 45
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General Information
Get more tools in a smaller calibrator
Carry eight single function calibrators
plus a 4-20/10-50 milliamp calibrator with loop supply
plus a loop troubleshooter in the palm of your hand!
Milliamp • Voltage • Frequency • pH • Ohms
Thermocouples • RTDs • Pressure
Loop Diagnostics • Transmitter Supply
1
Detect ‘hidden’ loop problems
Quickly diagnose troublesome ground faults & current leak-
age with patented Loop Diagnostic technology. These prob-
lems are undetectable with other instruments!
2
Check all loop parameters at once with LoopScope™
Simultaneously displays current, voltage and resistance
to let you know the condition of a live loop. Finds prob-
lems with power supplies & loops with too many loads.
Patented by PIE!
3
Troubleshoot wiring problems without a multimeter
Built in continuity checker with ‘beeper’ quickly finds broken
wires or shorts in instrumentation wiring. Also handy for
checking operation of relays and controller outputs.
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General Information
The PIE Model 850 is more than a multifunction
calibrator. It is also a loop detective that is able to
diagnose common problems that other test
equipment just can’t find. Have a flooded junction
box or unknown ground faults? Our Loop Diagnostic
technology will detect it. Or use the LoopScope to
see at a glance all the parameters - milliamps,
voltage and resistance - in the loop.
Diagnostic
features are covered by US Patent #7,248,058.
Become a troubleshooting technician with
Patented Diagnostic Technology - Available only
with PIE Calibrators!
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Accessories
INCLUDED:
Four “AA” Lithium batteries, Certificate of Calibration
Evolution Hands Free Carrying Case Part No. 020-0211
(Evolution Hands Free Carrying Case with
Pressure Module Pocket, Part No. 020-0233,
will replace the 020-0211 when the Model 850
is ordered with at least one pressure module)
Blue Rubber Boot Part No. 020-0213
Test Leads - one pair with Part No. 020-0207
banana plug & alligator clips
Evolution RTD Wire Kit Part No. 020-0208
2 Red & 2 Black Leads with
Banana Plugs & Spade Lugs
OPTIONAL:
T/C Wire Kit 1* for Types J, K, T & E Part No. 020-0202
T/C Wire Kit 2* for Types B, R/S & N Part No. 020-0203
*Three feet (1 meter) of T/C extension wire, stripped on one
end with a miniature T/C male connector on the other end.
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Operating Instructions
FIELD & BENCH USE
PIE 850 comes with a carrying case designed for hands-free
operation and a rubber boot with a built-in tilt stand. The PIE 850
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 a battery symbol on the display.
Approximately one to four hours of typical operation remain before
the PIE 850 will automatically turn off. To change the batteries
remove the rubber boot and 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 (T/C
Type, EZ-CHECK Memories, etc.) are reset to factory settings
when the batteries are removed.
Note: Lithium batteries are supplied and recommended for typical
battery life and performance.
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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.
2) Store your low (ZERO) output value by moving the EZ-CHECK
switch to the LO 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.
3) Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by
moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may
also select any third output setting (such as mid-range) using
the SET position on the EZ-CHECK switch.
Connections
PIE 850 has banana jacks compatible with unshielded or
retractable banana plugs. Included with your calibrator are a pair
of test leads with alligator clips for mA, V, pH & Hz connections.
Four test leads with spade lugs are also included for 2, 3 and 4
Wire RTD connections. Thermocouple connections are made
through a miniature thermocouple socket.
T/C
All mA∙Read V
-
23
RTD
Ω
RTD
Ω
65
4
+
Source & Read Hz∙mV
Source V∙pH
-+
1
-
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SOURCE
HI
SET
LO
MAX
READ
MIN
READ
850.0 °C
PWRM
5 6
+-
TYPE K
18.300 mA
qEZ-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 850 will
remember the last “SET” value, even with the power off.
These values can easily be changed to suit the calibration requirements.
The values stored in the HI and LO positions are also used for Auto
Stepping.
READ: Slide the switch to the SET position. The PIE 850 will display
the current reading from the sensor or device being measured. Slide
the switch to MAX and the highest value measured since turn-on or
reset will be displayed; slide the switch to MIN and the lowest value
measured since turn-on or reset will be displayed.
Operating Instructions
Basic Operation
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wSOURCE/OFF/READ Switch
Select “SOURCE” to output mA, V, pH, T/C, Ω, RTD or frequency.
Select “READ” to read mA, V, T/C, Ω, RTD, pressure or frequency.
Select “OFF” to turn off the 850.
eEZ-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 step 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 SOURCE mode. Continue to press and
hold the knob for two more seconds to start the automatic ramping.
READ: Press and hold to transfer the current temperature
into the EZ-Check™ MIN/MAX points. This clears the MIN/
MAX readings which will update as the input value changes.
SELECTING FUNCTIONS
The EZ-DIAL knob is used to setup the PIE 850 to match the
instrument to be calibrated or signal to be measured. Each time
you turn on the PIE 850 the LCD displays the screen below for
about 1 second followed by operating in the function used the
last time it was operated.
Double Click the EZ-DIAL knob to change the function of the
calibrator and to select ranges, units and other user settings.
Each function (mA, V, T/C, Ohms, RTD, Frequency) has up to
three pages of menus. The first menu page has settings for the
function and the last menu page has settings for STEPPING,
AUTO OFF and BACKLIGHT. Settings are remembered even
with the power off but are reset when the batteries are changed.
PIE 850
DOUBLE CLICK
EZ-DIAL KNOB
FOR CONFIGURATION
Operating Instructions
Basic Operation
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Operating Instructions
Double Click Menus - MAIN Page
MAIN
> EXIT
FUNCTION mA
MODE SOURCE 2W SIM
UNITS mA %
HART 250Ω* ON OFF
>EXIT
FUNCTION V
RANGE 10V 100mV 1V
> EXIT
FUNCTION mA
MODE READ PWR MEAS
UNITS mA %
HART 250Ω* ON OFF
Double click the EZ-DIAL knob to access the Double Click
Menus. Shown are the MAIN menus for each function. Turn the
knob to scroll thru the menus and press the knob to select. Default
settings are represented in black and other choices in grey.
>EXIT
FUNCTION V
RANGE 10V 1V 60V 100mV
Source mA & Simulate 2 Wire Transmitters
Read mA, Power/Measure Transmitters
& Leak Detect
Source V & mV Read V & mV
> EXIT
FUNCTION FREQ
RANGE 20KHZ 10000HZ 1000HZ 2000CPM
Source & Read Frequency
> EXIT
FUNCTION pH
Source pH
* Hart 250Ωonly appears
in 4-20 mA operation
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