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PIE 525 Plus Operating Instructions Manual

Diagnostic thermocouple rtd & milliamp calibrator
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  • Page 1 PIE 525 PIE 525 Diagnostic Thermocouple Diagnostic Thermocouple RTD & Milliamp Calibrator RTD & Milliamp Calibrator Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Practical Instrument Electronics GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Operations Connections ................4 Accessories ................5 Carrying Case, Boot, and Magnet Strap ......... 6 Changing Batteries & Storing EZ-CHECK Outputs ....7 Basic Operation Switches & Knobs ..............8-9 MAIN Menus - Functions, Units & Ranges ...... 10-11 Display Resolution &...
  • Page 3 (US Patent# 7,248,058). • Calibrate T/C instruments to 0.1 & 0.01 °F & °C The PIE 525Plus works with the thermocouples you use including types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, G, C, D, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN) and P (Platinel II). Or calibrate from -13.0000 to +80.0000 mV.
  • Page 4 • Measure thermocouple & RTD sensors The PIE 525Plus measures probes to 0.1 or 0.01 °C or °F. For thermocouples a secondary display shows the millivolts corresponding to the sensor temperature. Also displays the cold junction temperature measured by the calibrator.
  • Page 5 Troubleshoot RTD sensor connections and find broken wires with patented technology. Connect your two, three or four wire RTDs and the PIE 525Plus automatically detects the connections. For troubleshooting RTD measuring instruments the 525Plus displays the fixed or pulsed sensor excitation current outputted by the instrument.

  • Page 6: Connections

    Plug thermocouple wires into the miniature thermocouple jack. The PIE 525Plus has two banana jacks (1+ & 2-) mounted in the top end of the housing. These are not temperature compensated and are to be used only for millivolt signals or thermocouple signals with the cold junction turned off.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories INCLUDED: Four “AA” Alkaline batteries, Certificate of Calibration Evolution Hands Free Carrying Case Part No. 020-0211 Dark 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.

  • Page 8: Carrying Case, Boot, And Magnet Strap

    FIELD & BENCH USE PIE 525Plus comes with a carrying case designed for hands- free operation and a rubber boot with a built-in tilt stand. The PIE 525Plus is held in the case by elastic straps for use with the carrying case open.

  • Page 9: Changing Batteries & Storing Ez-Check Outputs

    Low battery is indicated by a battery symbol on the display. Approximately one to four hours of typical operation remain before the PIE 525Plus 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.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    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 525Plus 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;...
  • Page 11 SELECTING FUNCTIONS The EZ-DIAL knob is used to setup the PIE 525Plus to match the instrument to be calibrated or signal to be measured. Each time you turn it on it displays the following screen for about 1 second followed by operating in the function used the last time it was operated.

  • Page 12: Main Menus - Functions, Units & Ranges

    Operating Instructions Double Click Menus - MAIN Page 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 values are in black and available choices are shown in grey.
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions Double Click Menus - MAIN Page Source mA & Simulate 2 Wire Transmitters MAIN > EXIT (1/2) FUNCTION mA MODE SOURCE 2W SIM UNITS HART 250Ω Read mA, Power/Measure Transmitters & Leak Detect MAIN > EXIT (1/2) FUNCTION mA MODE READ PWR MEAS...

  • Page 14: Display Resolution & Troubleshooting Settings

    Operating Instructions Double Click Menu - DISPLAY Page Double click the DIAL KNOB at any time the unit is on and then turn the DIAL KNOB to move to the second menu page so the word DISPLAY appears at the top of the menu. Turn the DIAL KNOB to move through the menu.

  • Page 15: Milliamp Display For Rtd, Thermocouple, V & Ohms

    Operating Instructions Double Click Menu - mA Display mA MODE - pressing the knob will cycle through READ, PWRM, READ%, PWRM% and OFF. mA DISPLAY (For RTD, T/C, V & OHMS) > EXIT (3/4) [SOURCE ONLY] mA MODE READ PWRM READ% PWRM% HART 250Ω...

  • Page 16: Feature Menu - Stepping & Ramping / Auto Off

    Operating Instructions Double Click Menu - FEATURES To change the Automatic Stepping settings Double click the 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: MAIN >...

  • Page 17: Feature Menu - Stepping & Ramping / Backlight

    Operating Instructions Double Click Menu - FEATURES STEPS/RAMP - 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 &...

  • Page 18: Functions And Hookup Diagrams Millivolt Source Mv; Read Mv

    Select V for the FUNCTION. Connect the output leads of the PIE 525Plus to the inputs of the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red lead to the plus (+) input and black lead to the minus (-) input.
  • Page 19 Select V for the FUNCTION. Connect the red input lead (+) of the PIE 525Plus to the more positive point and the black input lead (-) to the more negative point.

  • Page 20: Source T/C & Read T/C Sensors

    (J, K, E, T, R, S, B, N, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN), G, C, D or P (Platinel II)) and internal COLD JUNC ON or OFF (ON is the default). Connect the PIE 525Plus to the inputs of the device being calibrated using the proper type of thermocouple wire via the miniature thermocouple socket.

  • Page 21: Thermocouple

    T/C Type (J, K, E, T, R, S, B, N, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN), G, C, D or P (Platinel II)) and COLD JUNC ON or OFF (ON is the default). Connect the PIE 525Plus to the inputs of the device being calibrated using the proper type of thermocouple wire via the miniature thermocouple socket.

  • Page 22: Source Resistance, Read Resistance

    Disconnect all sensor wires from the devices to be calibrated and connect the PIE 525Plus to the inputs of the device using 2, 3 or 4 wires. Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO.
  • Page 23 Select OHMS for the FUNCTION, 400Ω or 4000Ω for the RANGE. Connect the PIE 525Plus to the resistor or sensor using 2, 3 or 4 wires. The PIE 525Plus automatically detects how many wires are connected using a patented circuit and indicates each wire that is connected.

  • Page 24: Source Rtd & Read Rtd Sensors

    Note: Platinum (Pt) 100Ω 3850 is the most common RTD type. Disconnect all sensor wires from the devices to be calibrated and connect the PIE 525Plus to the inputs of the device using 2, 3 or 4 wires. Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO.
  • Page 25 3902, 3916, 3926), Copper 10 & 50 Ohm, and Nickel 120 Ohm). Note: Platinum (Pt) 100Ω 3850 is the most common RTD type. Connect the PIE 525Plus to the RTD sensor using 2, 3 or 4 wires. The PIE 525Plus automatically detects how many wires are connected using a patented circuit and indicates each wire that is connected.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Rtd Instruments

    SENSOR mA ON. Disconnect all sensor wires from the devices to be calibrated and connect the PIE 525Plus to the inputs of the device using 2, 3 or 4 wires. The sensor current generated by the instrument will be indicated on the display followed by the word FIXED or PULSE.
  • Page 27 Instrument with RTD Input Controller Temperature Transmitter Temperature Indicator Temperature Trip or Alarm     01.15mA PULSE 289.27 525.00 °c α Pt 100 =3850 Diagnostic Thermocouple RTD & Milliamp Calibrator 2, 3, 4 Wire Detection Loop Leak Detect Transmitter Supply SOURCE READ READ...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Thermocouple Sensors

    TC PROBE Ω. Press the DIAL KNOB to toggle TC PROBE Ω ON. Connect the PIE 525Plus to the inputs of the device being calibrated using the proper type of thermocouple wire via the miniature thermocouple socket or you may use copper wire plugged into jacks 1 &...
  • Page 29 Thermocouple Wire 001.25KΩ 23.7°C 21.710mV 525.00 °C TYPE K Diagnostic Thermocouple RTD & Milliamp Calibrator 2, 3, 4 Wire Detection Loop Leak Detect Transmitter Supply SOURCE READ READ Double Click Menu Push & Turn Fast Dialing Push & Hold Store/Step 001.25KΩ...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Rtd Sensors

    The PIE 525Plus automatically detects 2, 3 and 4 wire RTD connections with a patented circuit. It will also display the connections on the display and indicate when there is a missing connection due to a loose connector, corrosion or a broken wire.
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  • Page 32: Milliamp Source Ma

    Choose either mA or % and whether you need the 250Ω HART resistor active in the loop. Connect the output leads of the PIE 525Plus to the inputs of the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red lead to the plus (+) input and black lead to the minus (-) input.

  • Page 33: Read Ma

    Choose either mA or % and whether you need the 250Ω HART resistor active in the loop. Connect the red input lead (+) of the PIE 525Plus to the more positive point of the break and the black input to the more negative point.

  • Page 34: Power/Measure Ma

    (+) input of the device and the black source lead to the minus (-). The PIE 525Plus supplies a nominal 24 volts DC at 24 mA to the 2 Wire Transmitter. The current passed by the transmitter will be accurately displayed by the PIE 525Plus.

  • Page 35: Simulate 2-Wire Transmitters

    Choose either mA or % and whether you need the 250Ω HART resistor active in the loop. Connect the output leads of the PIE 525Plus to the inputs of the device being calibrated, making sure to check polarity. Red lead to the plus (+) input and black lead to the minus (-) input.

  • Page 36: Calibrate 2-Wire Temperature Transmiters

    Calibrate a 2-Wire Thermocouple or RTD Transmitter by sourcing the input while monitoring the output. Move the power switch to SOURCE and Double click the DIAL KNOB and the MAIN menu for the function in use will appear for 15 seconds: MAIN MAIN >EXIT (1/4)
  • Page 37 indicating the current passing through the loop proportional to the input of transmitter which is controlled by the output of the 525Plus. Choose PWRM% if your would like the mA display in percent of 4-20 milliamps. If PWRM or PWRM% is selected an additional menu selection of LEAK DETECT will appear.

  • Page 38: Using Ground Leak Detection

    525Plus to the plus (+) input of the device and the black source lead from the mA (-) to the minus (-). The PIE 525Plus supplies a nominal 24 volts DC at 24 mA to the 2 Wire Transmitter or loop.
  • Page 39 PWRM HART OVER RANGE The PIE 525Plus is supplying the loop voltage. There is a control loop error. This may be a transmitter (set for upscale burnout) with a bad or missing sensor, or a short in the loop. The red ERROR LED will also flash.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    PIE 525Plus Specifications Unless otherwise indicated all specifications (except Cold Junction) are rated from a nominal 23 °C, 70 % RH for 1 year from calibration General Operating -20 to 60 °C (-5 to 140 °F) Temperature Range Storage Temp. Range -30 to 60 °C (-22 to 140 °F) Temperature ±...
  • Page 41 PIE 525Plus Specifications Read mA Ranges and 0.000 to 24.000 mA or -25.00 to 125.00% of 4-20 mA Resolution Accuracy ≤ ± (0.02 % of Reading + 0.003 mA) Voltage burden ≤ 2V at 24 mA Overload/Current 25 mA nominal limit protection Source mA / Power &...
  • Page 42 PIE 525Plus Specifications Voltage Source Ranges & Resolution -13.000 to 80.000 mV & -13.0000 to 80.0000 mV Accuracy ±(0.008% of Setting + 0.006 mV) Source Current ≥ 10 mA Output Impedance < 0.3 Ohm RMS Noise ≤ ± 0.0005 mV from 0.1 to 10 Hz...
  • Page 43 PIE 525Plus Specifications RTD and Ohms Source 3 Wire & 4 Wire Accuracy From 1 to 10.2 mA ±(0.015% of Setting + 0.05 Ohms) External Excitation Current Below 1 mA of 0.025 mV Add ( ) to Accuracy External Excitation...

  • Page 44: Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies

    Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies Table based on Accuracy: ≤ ± (0.008 % of Reading + 0.006 mV) Note: Doesn’t include cold junction error of ±0.05°C Degrees C °C Degrees F °F Range Range -200.00 to -150.00 ±0.25° -346.00 to -238.00 ±0.55°...
  • Page 45 Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies Table based on Accuracy: ≤ ± (0.008 % of Reading + 0.006 mV) Note: Doesn’t include cold junction error of ±0.05°C Degrees C °C Degrees F °F Range Range -18.30 to 250.00 ±1.26° -1.00 to 482.00 ±2.27°...
  • Page 46 Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies Table based on Accuracy: ≤ ± (0.008 % of Reading + 0.006 mV) Note: Doesn’t include cold junction error of ±0.05°C Degrees C °C Degrees F °F Range Range 100.00 to 450.00 ±1.14° 212.00 to 842.00 ±2.05°...
  • Page 47 Thermocouple Ranges & Accuracies Table based on Accuracy: ≤ ± (0.008 % of Reading + 0.006 mV) Note: Doesn’t include cold junction error of ±0.05°C DIN Wire Degrees C °C Degrees F °F Range Range -200.00 to -100.00 ±0.21° -328.00 to -148.00 ±0.38°...

  • Page 48: Rtd Ranges & Accuracies

    RTD Ranges & Accuracies Table based on 3 & 4 Wire RTD (ITS-90) Accuracy*: ≤ ± (0.015 % of Reading +0.05 Ohms) Degrees C Degrees F Type Range °C Range °F Pt 100 Ohm -200.00 to -150.00 ±0.13° -328.0 to -238.00 ±0.24°...
  • Page 49 RTD Ranges & Accuracies Table based on 3 & 4 Wire RTD (ITS-90) Accuracy*: ≤ ± (0.015 % of Reading +0.05 Ohms) Degrees C Degrees F Type Range °C Range °F Pt 100 -200.00 to -100.00 ±0.14° -328.00 to -148.00 ±0.26°...
  • Page 50 Guaranteed compatible with smart transmitters, multichannel recorders as well as PLC and DCS input cards. Page 48 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 51: Warranty & Additional Information

    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.
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