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  • Page 1 226Ex/227Ex Documenting Multifunction Process Calibrator...
  • Page 2 ADT226Ex/227Ex Documenting Multifunction Process Calibrator -------User Manual [Version:2212V01] Additel Corporation...
  • Page 3 This user manual provides operating and safety instructions for the ADT226Ex/227Ex Ex-proof Documenting 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Content Safety instructions ................................1 Special safety requirements ..............................2 Standard Compliance ................................4 Ex information ..................................4 Intended use ..................................8 1. Introduction ..................................9 1.1 Product Overview..............................9 1.2 Technical specifications ............................10 1.2.1 General specifications ..........................10 1.2.2 Signal measure specifications (Environmental temp.: 20±10℃, 1 year accuracy) ........
  • Page 5 2.1 Main interface ............................... 25 2.1.1 Status bar ..............................26 2.1.2 APPs list ..............................26 2.1.3 Main function guide ............................. 26 2.2 Control center ............................... 27 2.2.1 Date and battery ............................27 2.2.2 Diagnostic center and screenshot ....................... 28 2.2.3 Shortcut settings ............................29 3.
  • Page 6 3.2.1 Search and connection ..........................39 3.2.2 Settings ............................... 39 3.2.3 Diagnosis and service ..........................41 3.2.4 Process variable settings ..........................48 3.3 Temperature measurement ........................... 49 3.3.1 TC measurement ............................49 3.3.2 RTD measurement ............................51 3.4 Pressure measurement ............................52 3.5 Output ...................................
  • Page 7 3.5.10 Manual step output ............................ 62 3.5.11 Fine adjustment output ..........................63 4. System settings ................................64 4.1 Bluetooth communication ............................64 4.2 Power management .............................. 64 4.3 System calibration..............................64 4.4 Services ................................65 4.4.1 Maintenance ..............................65 4.4.2 Restore to factory ............................65 4.4.3 Run information ............................
  • Page 8 6.1 Calibrating pressure devices ..........................70 6.1.1 Dial pressure gauges and digital pressure gauges .................... 70 6.1.2 Pressure transmitters ..........................73 6.1.3 Pressure switchs ............................75 6.1.4 I/P Converter ............................... 77 6.2 Calibrating temperature devices ........................... 79 6.2.1 Temperature indicators ..........................79 6.2.2 Temperature transmitters ..........................
  • Page 9 6.4.2 Loop signal source ............................98 6.4.3 Signal isolator/converters .......................... 100 6.4.4 Limit Switches............................101 7. Applications ................................. 104 7.1 Unit converter ..............................104 7.2 Leak test ................................104 7.2.1 Leak Testing .............................. 104 7.3 PSV testing ................................. 105 7.3.1 PSV testing ..............................106 7.4 Thermal calculation .............................
  • Page 10 Figures Figure 1 Basic Structure ..............................21 Figure 2 Adaptor and the power plug ..........................24 Figure 3 Main interface..............................25 Figure 4 Control center..............................27 Figure 5 Diagnostic center ..............................28 Figure 6 Calibrator main screen ............................31 Figure 7 Voltage/Pulse/Frequency/Switch Measurement ....................32 Figure 8 Current Measurement ............................
  • Page 11 Figure 18 Process variable selection ..........................48 Figure 19 TC measurement .............................. 50 Figure 20 RTD measurement ............................51 Figure 21 Voltage, frequency, pulse output ........................53 Figure 22 Current output ..............................54 Figure 23 Simulate TC Output ............................55 Figure 24 Simulate RTD output ............................

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Before using the product, please check the appearance of the product for any damage;  If the product is damaged or malfunctions, do not use it, and contact Additel;  Do not touch the metal part of the probes or test cables during use;...

  • Page 13: Special Safety Requirements

    Special safety requirements 1. WARNING – DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT 2. WARNING – DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY IN HAZARDOUS LOCATION 3. WARNING – USE ONLY the approved batteries, see Ex instruction 4. The equipment needs to be protected from high impact energy (do not drop or hit the unit) 5.
  • Page 14 13. Do not remove the silicone rubber protective sleeve from the enclosure of equipment in Hazardous areas 14. All intrinsically safe parameters must be observed for different external measuring ports on the different models in accordance with Ex instruction. 15. Intrinsically safe electrical system between IS apparatus and Associated apparatus or other IS apparatus: Table 1 Intrinsically safe parameter External Measuring Item...

  • Page 15: Standard Compliance

    Grounding Isolated Isolated Isolated Uo ≤ Ui ≤ Ii Po ≤ Pi Co ≥ Ci+Cc Lo ≥ Li+Lc Standard Compliance • EN IEC 60079-0:2018 • EN 60079-11:2012 • IEC 60079-0:2017 Edition 7.0 • IEC 60079-11:2011 Edition 6.0 Ex information • National regulations: ATEX directive 2014/34/EU and IECEx scheme 02 •...
  • Page 16 • Operating temperature: -20℃~+50℃ • IP Rating: IP20 • I.S Parameters:...
  • Page 17 Additel 226Ex/ 227Ex Intrinsically Safe Documenting Multifunction Process Calibrator Input parameters, simple connection Connection Function Ui/V Ii/mA Pi/mW Ci/nF Li/mH J1-J4 Resistance Measuring and Analog Output J5,J6 Thermocouple Measuring and Analog Output HART (External Power supply and External J7,J9 Resistance)
  • Page 18 J11,J12 Current Source Output J12,J13 Current Sink Output J14,J13 Voltage And Frequency Output Output parameters, simple connection Connection Function Uo/V Io/mA Po/mW Co/µF Lo/mH J1-J4 Resistance Measuring and Analog Output 10.1 Thermocouple Measuring and Analog J5,J6 Output HART (External Power supply and External J7,J9 25.2 79.16...

  • Page 19: Intended Use

    Intended use • The equipment is designed to be used in Zone 0 hazardous area with gas group IIC. • The equipment is designed to be used in oil and gas platforms, oil refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants, pharmaceutical industry, energy and gas processing industries.

  • Page 20: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Product Overview Additel 226Ex/227Ex series is the intrinsically safe documenting multifunction process calibrator provided by Additel. With functions such as task documentation, HART communication, gauge measurement, signal sourcing, loop power, pressure indication, data logging and a thermal calculator integrated together, it allows users to perform field calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance with a single device.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    1.2 Technical specification 1.2.1 General specification Table 2 General specification Features Definition Display 4.4-inch colorful capacitive touch screen, visible under sunlight, with LED backlight Dimensions 6.97" x 4.13" x 2.04" (177 mm x 105 mm x 52 mm) Weight 1.65 lb. (0.75Kg) Keys 1 power key, 4 shortcut keys Power supply...
  • Page 22 CE certificate TUV IEC61326, IEC61010 ROHS conformity ROHS II Directive 2011/65/EU, EN50581:2012 Protection level IP67,1 meter fall test Mechanical vibration 5g for low and high frequency Mechanical impact Salt spray test 48 hours Refresh rate 3 times/s Bus configuration HART Communication Isolated USB-TYPE C (slave),Bluetooth BLE built-in barometric sensor (can be calibrated by users, (60～110)kPa.

  • Page 23: Signal Measure Specifications (Environmental Temp.: 20±10℃, 1 Year Accuracy)

    1.2.2 Signal measure specification (Environmental temp.: 20±10℃, 1 year accuracy) Table 3 Signal measure specification Specifications Range Resolution Accuracy 1μV 0.01%RD+15μV (-300～300)mV Voltage (-30～30)V 0.1mV 0.01%RD+1.5mV Current ±30mA 0.1μA 0.01%RD+1.5μA 0.002%RD+0.00002Hz (0.01～5)Hz 0.002%RD+0.0002Hz (5～50)Hz Frequency Auto range, 6-digit 0.002%RD+0.002Hz (50～500)Hz (500～5000)Hz 0.002%RD+0.02Hz 0.002%RD+0.2Hz...
  • Page 24 Note 1: For ADT227Ex/ ADT227Ex-S, when the environmental temperature is (-20~+10) °C and (30~50) °C, the temperature coefficient (1) Measurement of voltage, current, TC and RTD: ±5ppmFS/°C. Note 2: For ADT227Ex-E, when the environmental temperature is (-20~-10)°C, the temperature coefficient is: (1) Measurement of voltage, current, TC and RTD: ±5ppmFS/°C.

  • Page 25: Signal Output Specifications (Environmental Temp.: 20±10°C, 1 Year Accuracy)

    1.2.3 Signal output specification (Environmental temp.: 20±10°C, 1 year accuracy) Table 4 Signal output specification Type of signals Scale Resolution Accuracy Voltage (0～10.5)V 0.2mV 0.01%RD+0.5mV Current (0～25)mA 0.5μA 0.01%RD+1.2μA (0.01～5)Hz 0.00001Hz 0.002%RD+0.00002Hz (5～50)Hz 0.0001Hz 0.002%RD+0.0002Hz Frequency (50～500)Hz 0.001Hz 0.002%RD+0.002Hz (500～5000)Hz 0.01Hz 0.002%RD+0.02Hz (5000～50000)Hz...
  • Page 26 (1) Measurement of voltage, current, TC and RTD: ±5ppmFS/°C. Note 3: Output characteristics: Voltage output (0~10.5)V: maximum load current 5mA, loading effect 50uV/mA; Current output (0~25)mA: maximum open current voltage 15V, output impedance 400Ω, drive capacity 6V/20mA, maximum external voltage 30V; Frequency output: positive square wave, 50% duty cycle, square wave amplitude 0~10.5V, amplitude accuracy ±0.2%FS, maximum load current 1mA.

  • Page 27: Simulate Rtd Measure & Output Accuracy (Environmental Temp.: 20±10°C)

    1.2.4 Simulate RTD measure & output accuracy (Environmental temp.: 20±10°C) Table 5 Simulate RTD measure & output Sensor type Temperature(°C) Annual accuracy(°C) -200～200 0.59 PT10(385) -200～850 200～600 0.72 600～850 0.82 -200～200 0.27 PT25(385) -200～850 200～600 0.35 600～850 0.41 -200～200 0.16 PT50(385) -200～850 200～600...
  • Page 28 -200～0 0.15 0～200 0.18 PT400(385) -200～850 200～600 0.25 600～850 0.30 -200～200 0.16 PT500(385) -200～850 200～600 0.22 600～850 0.27 -200～200 0.10 PT1000(385) -200～850 200～600 0.16 600～850 0.20 Cu10(427) -200～260 -200～260 0.56 Cu50(428) -50～150 -50～150 0.13 Cu100(428) -50～150 -50～150 0.08 -60～0 0.06 Ni100(617) -60～180 Ni100(618)

  • Page 29: Simulate Tc Measure & Output Accuracy (Environmental Temp.: 20±10℃)

    1.2.5 Simulate TC measure & output accuracy (Environmental temp.: 20±10℃) Table 6 Simulate TC measure & output Sensor type Temperature range(°C) Annual accuracy(°C) -50～0 0.77 -50～1768 0～100 0.56 100～1768 0.47 -50～0 0.82 -50～1768 0～200 0.57 200～1768 0.42 200～300 1.51 300～500 1.00 0～1820 500～800...
  • Page 30 -100～1300 0.22 -250～-200 0.41 -200～-100 0.15 -270～1000 -100～700 0.10 700～1000 0.14 -210～-100 0.20 -210～1200 -100～700 0.11 700～1200 0.17 -250～-100 0.57 -270～400 -100～0 0.12 0～400 0.08 0～1000 0.26 0～2315 1000～1800 0.45 1800～2315 0.73 0～100 0.31 100～1200 0.27 0～2315 1200～2000 0.47 2000～2315 0.74 0～2315 50～100...
  • Page 31 100～200 0.57 200～400 0.36 400～1500 0.27 1500～2315 0.55 -200～-100 0.12 -200～900 -100～400 0.09 400～900 0.12 -200～0 0.21 -200～600 0～600 0.09 -200～0 0.14 -200～800 0～800 0.11 0～1200 0.34 0～2500 1200～2000 0.57 2000～2500 0.83 Note: The above specification complies with the international temperature scale ITS90, depends on the maximum tolerance of the TC mV measurement and simulates signal output.

  • Page 32: Figure 1 Basic Structure

    1.3 Basic Structure Figure 1 Basic Structure...
  • Page 33 Table 7 Basic Structure Subject Content Description Display + capacitive touch screen Display area, touchable Keys For operating the device LEMO port A Connect to external pressure module LEMO port B Connect to external pressure module Adapter port Power supply from adapter USB slave port For USB communication Electric test plug...

  • Page 34: Accessories Included

    1 pc Hanging strap with magnet 1 pc ADT161Ex module pressure calibrator TC plug and compensation cable Spare Ex-proof intelligent Li battery Optional ACal calibration software Additel/LogII datalogging software Additel/Land data downloading software Hard carrying case for handheld instrument with accessories...

  • Page 35: Power Supply Description

    • The power adaptor is adaptable for standard in various countries. • Do not expose the battery to fire or short circuit the battery. • Use only the Additel power adaptor and designated battery models. Figure 2 Adaptor and the power plug...

  • Page 36: Overview For Display And Functions

    2. Overview for display and functions 2.1 Main interface In the main interface, there are three sections from top to bottom: status bar, APPs list and main function guide. (Figure 3: Main interface) Figure 3 Main interface...

  • Page 37: Status Bar

    2.1.1 Status bar On the top of the main interface shows the status information, including: System time: real-time of the system; Battery: real-time display the battery level and charging status. Icon indicates the adaptor is connected. Bluetooth: icon indicates Bluetooth function is on, while icon indicates off;...

  • Page 38: Control Center

    2.2 Control center In any interface of the device, the control center (Figure 4 Control Center) can be called up by physical key . It provides detailed information of date, battery, diagnostic center, screenshot functions, and some shortcuts items. Figure 4 Control center 2.2.1 Date and battery In the control center, the current date and precise battery percentage is shown.

  • Page 39: Diagnostic Center And Screenshot

    2.2.2 Diagnostic center and screenshot Click icon in the control center to open the diagnostic center, which shows the real-time diagnostic hardware status of the device. If some of the functions fail, check the cause here, as in Figure 5. Click icon in the diagnostic center to see the historic abnormal log.

  • Page 40: Shortcut Settings

    2.2.3 Shortcut settings The control center provides series of shortcut settings: Click icon to lock the screen, any touch operation and physical keys except the control center and power are invalid during lock. Click icon to open and close 24V loop power supply. Click icon to open and close the backlight.

  • Page 41: Calibrator

    3. Calibrator The ADT227EX calibrator can be used to calibrate pressure, loop, temperature, and flow equipment, as shown in Figure 6. The channel 1 at the top of the screen is mainly used for electrical signal measurement functions; The channel 2 at the bottom of the screen is mainly used for electrical signal output functions.

  • Page 42: Figure 6 Calibrator Main Screen

    Figure 6 Calibrator main screen...

  • Page 43: Electrical Measurement

    3.1 Electrical Measurement 3.1.1 Voltage measurement Please connect correctly as shown in the figure (Figure 7 Voltage measurement). Then switch the measurement signal of channel 1 to voltage measurement. Figure 7 Voltage/Pulse/Frequency/Switch Measurement In order to ensure measurement accuracy and adapt to more usage scenarios, two different ranges can be selected for voltage measurement in this device: (-30~30)V and (-300~300)mV , the user should select the appropriate...

  • Page 44: Current Measurement

    3.1.2 Current measurement Please connect correctly as shown in the figure (Figure 8 Current measurement). Then switch the measurement signal of channel 1 to current measurement (-30~30)mA Figure 8 Current Measurement 3.1.3 Frequency measurement The wiring method of the frequency measurement is the same as the voltage measurement. Please connect correctly as shown in the Figure 7.

  • Page 45: Pulse Measurement

    3.1.4 Pulse measurement The wiring method of the pulse measurement function is the same as the voltage measurement. Please connect correctly as shown in the Figure 7. Then switch the measurement signal of channel 1 to pulse measurement (0 ~9999999) Pulse Pulse measurement allows the user to set the pulse counting method.

  • Page 46: Filter

    3.1.6 Filter The calibrator provides two filtering methods: first-order linear filtering and moving average filtering to process data to meet the needs of different usage scenarios. Click the menu button of the measurement channel, select the filter menu item in the pop-up menu, and the filter setting interface will be displayed (see Figure 9). Figure 9 Filter settings...
  • Page 47 Table 9 Filter Configurations Subject Valid Value Description Enable/disable Enable/disable Enable or disable the filter function First-order linear filter or moving Method Filtering algorithm average filter Filter coefficient 0 ~ 1 Only available when the first-order linear filter is selected Number of samples 1~50 Only available when the moving average filter is selected...

  • Page 48: Scaling

    3.1.7 Scaling The scaling function gives the calibrator the ability to convert electrical measurement signals into other signals. Click the menu button of the measurement channel, select the scaling menu item in the pop-up menu, and the parameter configurations related to scaling will be displayed (see Figure 10). Figure 10 Scaling configurations...

  • Page 49: Hart

    Table 9 Scaling configurations Subject Valid Value Description Enable/disable Enable/disable Enable or disable the scaling function Input range Number Range before scaling Output range Number Range after scaling Resolution 0~0.000001 The number of decimal places displayed after scaling Transfer function Linear, square or square root Scaling transfer function 3.2 HART...

  • Page 50: Search And Connection

    Figure 12 External power + external resistor 3.2.1 Search and connection Click the manual search option in the calibrator HART measurement channel to enter the power supply mode selection page (if you select the HART application from the main page, the first entry is the power supply mode selection page), in this page you can select the internal power supply with internal resistor or external power supply with external resistor.
  • Page 51 Device information Table 10 Transmitter device information Subject Valid Value Description Manufacturer Read only Transmitter manufacturer Device type Read only Transmitter device type Device ID Read only Transmitter model number Support letter and number input, the length cannot be greater Label Transmitter custom label than 8 characters...

  • Page 52: Diagnosis And Service

    Sensor information Read only information on transmitter's unit, upper-lower limits, and the minimum span. Device output Table 11 Transmitter device output Subject Valid Value Description Primary Variable/Range Units °C, °F, °R, K Measurement unit of the transmitter Lower Limit of PV Range Support numeric input, lower limit expanding 10% Lower limit of the process variable Upper limit of PV Range...
  • Page 53 as a calibration target are available only when the polling address of the transmitter is 0. These functions cannot be completed in multi-point access mode (when the searching/polling address is 1~15). That is because the current output is fixed at around 4mA under this mode. If adjustment is needed, set the polling address to 0 in the HART settings. Loop test The current loop test allows users to compare and calibrate the current output signal of the transmitter and the current measurement signal of the device.

  • Page 54: Figure 13 Current Loop Test

    Figure 13 Current loop test Primary variable zeroing Zero the zero point of the pressure transmitter to correct the zero offset of the transmitter. Under the zeroing mode, please select the pressure module connected to the device as the standard module. Then the upper channel in the interface displays the pressure value output by the transmitter, and the lower channel displays the pressure value measured by the selected standard module of the device.

  • Page 55: Figure 14 Pvao Zero

    Click the apply button on the upper right, the device will send a command to calibrate the transmitter. Figure 14 PVAO zero D/A Adjustment By adjusting the current output of the HART transmitter, the zero-point (4mA) and full span (20mA) output values of the transmitter PVAO are consistent with the actual output loop current value.

  • Page 56: Figure 15 D/A Adjustment

    displays the current signal value actually measured by the calibrator, the lower channel displays the current value of PVAO zero point, which is fixed at 4 mA. When calibrating, user can manually enter the measured current value in the adjustment value input box at the bottom or can click the "Fetch" button to automatically obtain the actual measured current signal value of the calibrator.

  • Page 57: Figure 16 Range Migration

    Re-Rang The transmitter range migration function allows users to flexibly map the original range of the transmitter. Figure 16 Range migration...

  • Page 58: Figure 17 Sensor Trim

    Sensor trim The calibrator provides sensor trim function for HART transmitters, which is generally divided into low-end trim and high-end trim. The user can select the appropriate pressure module (built-in module, external module A, external module B) as the pressure standard to adjust the transmitter. Figure 17 Sensor trim...

  • Page 59: Process Variable Settings

    3.2.4 Process variable setting The HART transmitter has a variety of process variables to choose from, and the calibrator provides the function of viewing and selecting the process variables of the transmitter. Figure 18 Process variable selection...

  • Page 60: Temperature Measurement

    Table 12 Hart process variable Subject Description The unit of the process variable depends on the setting of the transmitter. Please refer to transmitter Process Variable output setting for details Output current Transmitter output current, unit: mA Percentage The percentage of temperature readout in the temperature range of the transmitter Loop Current Loop current of the transmitter, unit: mA Second variable...

  • Page 61: Figure 19 Tc Measurement

    Figure 19 TC measurement Click the "Setup" button of the TC measurement channel to set various parameters for the thermocouple measurement function. Table 13 TC measurement settings Subject Valid Value Description Sensor type All supported TC types Select the type of thermocouple sensor Select the cold junction compensation method, auto means to use the built-in Cold junction type Auto/Fixed...

  • Page 62: Rtd Measurement

    3.3.2 RTD measurement The connection of RTD measurement is shown in the Figure 20 RTD measurement. Then click the switching menu of channel 1 and select the RTD measurement Figure 20 RTD measurement Click the "Setup" button of the RTD measurement channel to set various parameters for the thermal resistance measurement function.

  • Page 63: Pressure Measurement

    3.4 Pressure measurement The pressure measurement function is only available when an external pressure module is connected. This calibrator provides two external module LEMO ports A and B. When a pressure module is connected to port A or B, user needs to select for measurement.

  • Page 64: Output

    3.5 Output The calibrator provides a variety of electrical signal output and analog temperature output functions to cope with various usage scenarios and different devices under test. The output function of the calibrator not only supports manual setting of set points for signal output, but also provides two automatic output functions: automatic ramp output and automatic step output, and two convenient manual output functions: manual step output and manual fine-tuning output.

  • Page 65: Current Output

    3.5.2 Current output The connection of voltage output is shown in the Figure 22 Current output. Then click the functions switching menu of channel 2 and select the (0~25)mA Figure 22 Current output 3.5.3 Frequency output The connection of frequency output is shown in the Figure 21. Then click the switching menu of channel 2 and select the (0.01~50k)Hz .

  • Page 66: Simulate Tc Output

    as shown in the figure, click to expand the switching menu of channel 2 and select (1~9999999) to switch to the pulse output. The pulse output function provides a setting menu, and the amplitude and frequency of the pulse output can be set in the setting menu.

  • Page 67: Simulate Rtd Output

    Table 16 Simulate TC Output Setting Subject Valid Value Description Sensor Type TC sensor Select TC sensor Cold junction type Auto/ Fix Select cold junction type, automatically build in the cold junction for the device Cold junction value Digital When the cold junction type is fixed, the cold junction value needs to be input Temp Unit K / °F / °C Select the temperature unit as Kelvin, Fahrenheit or Celsius...

  • Page 68: Set Point Output

    Click the "Settings" menu item in the menu of the simulate RTD output to enter the simulate RTD setting menu. The setting menu provides a variety of parameters for the function. Table 17 Simulate RTD Settings Subject Valid Value Description Sensor Type RTD sensor Select RTD sensor...

  • Page 69: Automatic Step Output

    (from the end value ramp to the start value), when the rise time and fall time are the same, the actual output points of the up stroke and the down stroke are symmetrical one by one. In the ramp parameter setting, the start value cannot be equal to the end value, and the values cannot exceed the output range of the current output item (determined by each output function above).

  • Page 70: Figure 25 Automatic Step Output Settings

    Figure 25 Automatic Step Output Settings 1. Stroke: The stroke mode in the automatic step output mode is divided into one-way mode and round-trip mode. In the single-pass mode, the calibrator outputs signal in sequence from the first output point to the last output point as a complete stroke;...
  • Page 71 2. Cycle index: the times of the stroke repeats under the automatic step output, the maximum can be set to 100 cycles. If this item is set to 0, it means infinite loop. 3. Cycle interval: the interval between two strokes in the cycle, in second. 4.

  • Page 72: Figure 26 Automatic Step Customize Output Points

    the custom step output point editing interface, each cell can be modified independently. Click the up and down buttons in the operation bar on the right, or directly enter the step point number, and it can be divided equally within the current step output range to get the corresponding number of output points.

  • Page 73: Manual Step Output

    Figure 27 Automatic step customize output points 3.5.10 Manually step output The current, voltage and frequency output of the calibrator can all be output using the manual step function. Open the setting menu of the corresponding item and click the "Manual step" menu item to enter the manual step mode. The manual step mode allows users to customize the manual step output range, and output according to any percentage step.

  • Page 74: Fine Adjustment Output

    Click the step range value in the middle of the left and right buttons under the channel to pop up the range input interface, where the user can customize the output range of the manual step; the customized step output range cannot exceed the output range of the current signal option.

  • Page 75: System Settings

    4. System settings On the main page of the device, click the system setting button in the bottom right corner to enter the system settings interface. System maintenance, system calibration, and various basic system settings are provided here. 4.1 Bluetooth communication The calibrator has the function of Bluetooth communication.

  • Page 76: Services

    click the "Start" button to start the calibration. 3. According to the reference calibration point provided on the interface, select the appropriate standard value and enter 4. Click the "Finish" button to send the calibration data to the module to complete the calibration. Click the "Restore"...

  • Page 77: Personalization

    4.5 Personalization Click the "Personalization" menu item in the system setting interface to enter the personalized setting interface. In the personalized setting interface, users can set the device's sound, language type, current time and date, and time and date format according to their own preferences. 4.5.1 Sound Change the sound level by adjusting the volume bar.

  • Page 78: Product Information

    Table 20 Date & time Subject Valid Value Comment Date 2000-1-1 ～ 2099-12-31 Date setting Time 00:00 ～ 23:59 Time setting Date format Y-M-D / M-D-Y / D-M-Y Date format setting Separator -，/，. Date separator setting 24 hours Enable 24-hour or 12-hour format 4.6 Product information Product information is read-only information, includes basic information and the module information.

  • Page 79: Data Management

    5. Data management On the main page of the device, click the data management button in the middle of the bottom row to enter the file management interface. The file management interface is classified and managed by functional modules, and the data saved by each function is managed in the corresponding folder, which is convenient for users to browse.

  • Page 80: Task

    6. Task The calibrator provides a powerful task function, which makes fully automatic calibration possible. At the same time, the calibration data can be automatically collected, stored, and analyzed, and it can be easily executed and viewed repeatedly. Click the task icon on the main interface of the device or click the task button at the top right in the calibrator interface to enter the task interface.

  • Page 81: Calibrating Pressure Devices

    (4) After the task is executed, click the save button and complete the information required for saving the task data in the pop-up task saving interface. Click the confirm button to save the task data. (5) For tasks that have been executed and saved task data, the task execution results will be displayed in the task list on the main interface of the document task.
  • Page 82 2. Create the task Create the corresponding DUT tasks as described above, and fill out the necessary information, as shown below. Table 21 Pressure gauge task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name Task No. Numbers, letters, symbols Task number Model Numbers, letters, symbols...
  • Page 83 3. Task setting After starting the task, go to the task setting interface and set the required information for the task to run. If multiple pressure modules are connected, you will also need to select which module to use to perform the task. Table 22 Task running setting Subject Valid value...

  • Page 84: Pressure Transmitters

    2） Click to go to the next point. 3） Repeat step 1 and 2 until the whole task is finished. 5. Finish the task After the task is finished, the task report will automatically pop up. In the task report page, you can view the detailed data of each set point.
  • Page 85 2. Create a task Create the corresponding DUT tasks as described above, and fill out the necessary information, as shown below. Table 24 Pressure transmitter task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name Task No. Numbers, letters, symbols Task number Model Numbers, letters, symbols...

  • Page 86: Pressure Switchs

    3. Task setting Refer to the task setting in paragraph 6.1.1. 4. Start the task  Refer to “Start the task” in paragraph 6.1.1.  The calibrator will automatically use the measured value of the voltage measurement, current measurement, or the HART measurement according to the DUT output type set by the user, without manual input.
  • Page 87 Table 25 Pressure switch task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name Numbers, letters, symbols Task S/N Model Numbers, letters, symbols Model of DUT Pressure type GP / AP / DP Pressure type of DUT Range Numbers Input range of DUT 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%,...

  • Page 88: I/P Converter

     When the pressure switch moves (open/close) during the task, the calibrator will automatically record the pressure value at the moment of the action, without manual input. 5. Finish the task Refer to Finish the task in paragraph 6.1.1. 6.1.4 I/P Converter 1.
  • Page 89 2.Create the task Create the corresponding DUT tasks as described above, and fill out the necessary information, as shown below. Table 26 I/P Converter task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name Numbers, letters, symbols Task S/N Model Numbers, letters, symbols Model of DUT...

  • Page 90: Calibrating Temperature Devices

    4. Start the task  For part of the content, refer to Start the task in paragraph 6.1.1  During the task performing, the calibrator will output the corresponding current according to the set point list, and automatically record the DUT output pressure, without manual input. 5.
  • Page 91 Table 27 Loop readout task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name Numbers, letters, symbols Task S/N Model Numbers, letters, symbols Model of DUT Input Numbers Input range of DUT, switchable temperature units Sensor type TCs or RTDs optional Sensor type of the DUT 0.06%, 0.1%, 0.16%, 0.25%, 0.4%, Accuracy...

  • Page 92: Temperature Transmitters

    Refer to “Finish the Task” in paragraph 6.1.1. 6.2.2 Temperature transmitter 1. Connect to DUT  Connect the DUT with the measurement and output module of the calibrator, as shown in the Figure 29. Figure 29 Temperature transmitter...
  • Page 93 2. Create the task Create the corresponding DUT tasks as described above and fill out the necessary information. Table 28 Temperature transmitter task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name Numbers, letters, symbols Task S/N Model Numbers, letters, symbols Model of DUT Input...
  • Page 94 3. Task setting Refer to the task setting in paragraph 6.1.1. 4. Start the task  For part of the content, refer to “Start the Task” in paragraph 6.1.1.  During the task, the calibrator simulates and outputs a temperature signal to the DUT and measures and records the electrical signal output of the DUT.

  • Page 95: Temperature Transmitter With Sensor

    6.2.3 Temperature transmitter with sensor This type of task is for calibrating temperature transmitter with sensor. During calibration, it requires putting the sensor of the DUT into a temperature source (such as an ADT875/878 dry well or thermostatic bath). At the same time, use a reference sensor to connect to the TC/RTD measurement ports on the calibrator, as shown in Figure 30.
  • Page 96 1. Connect to DUT  Refer to Figure 19 or 20 and the type of reference sensor, to measure the TC or RTD. Then refer to Figure 7 or 8 to measure the voltage or circuit based on the transmitter’s output type. 2.

  • Page 97: Temperature Switchs

    6.2.4 Temperature switch This type of task is for calibrating temperature switch without a sensor. It will use the calibrator’s simulated temperature output as the sensor. 1. Connect to DUT  Connect the DUT with the measurement and output module of the calibrator, as shown in the Figure 31. Figure 31 Temperature switch...
  • Page 98 2. Create the task Create the corresponding DUT tasks as described above and fill out the necessary information. See below table. Table 29 Temperature switch task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name Numbers, letters, symbols Task S/N Model Numbers, letters, symbols...
  • Page 99 3. Task setting Refer to the task setting in paragraph 6.1.1. 4. Start the task  For part of the content, refer to “Start the Task” in paragraph 6.1.1.  When the DUT moves (opened/closed) during the task, the calibrator will automatically record the temperature output at the moment of the action, no manual input required.

  • Page 100: Temperature Switch With Sensor

    6.2.5 Temperature switch with sensor This type of task is for calibrating a temperature switch with a sensor. During calibration, it requires to put the DUT into a temperature source (such as an ADT875/878 dry well or thermostatic bath), as shown in Figure 32. Figure 32 Temperature switch with sensor...

  • Page 101: Calibrating Temperature Devices

    1. Connect to DUT  Refer to Figure 19 or 20 and the type of reference sensor to measure the TC or RTD. Then refer to Figure 7 to measure the switch signal. 2. Create the task Refer to paragraph 6.2.4. 3.
  • Page 102 (current/ voltage), as shown in the Figure 7 or 8. 2. Create the task Create the corresponding DUT tasks as described above and fulfill the necessary information. See below table. Table 30 Delta-pressure flowmeter task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name...

  • Page 103: Instantaneous Flowmeters

    4. Start the task  For part of the content, refer to Start the task in paragraph 6.1.1.  The calibrator will automatically use the measured value of the voltage or current option according to the DUT output type set by the user, no manual input required. 5.

  • Page 104: Flow Volume Totalizers

    Output Numbers Output range of DUT, variety of flow units available Decimals Option 0~3 The last decimal digit of the DUT’s display 0.06%,0.1%,0.16%,0.25%,0.4%, Accuracy Accuracy of DUT, the output is customizable 0.6%,1%,1.6%,2.5%,4%,custom Transfer function Linear / square / square root Transfer function of the DUT signal Owner Numbers, letters, symbols...
  • Page 105  Connect the DUT input with the frequency output module of the calibrator, as shown in the Figure 21. 2. Create the task Create the corresponding DUT tasks as described above and fulfill the necessary information. See table below. Table 32 Flow volume totalizers task setting Subject Valid value Description...

  • Page 106: Tachometer/ Vortex Meters

    3. Task setting Refer to the task setting in paragraph 6.1.1. 4. Start the task  For part of the content, refer to Start the task in paragraph 6.1.1.  The calibrator will automatically generate a continuous pulse output according to user's settings. After all pulse are output, users will need to enter the current accumulative flow value of the DUT into the calibrator.
  • Page 107 Table 33 Tachometer task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name Numbers, letters, symbols Task S/N Model Numbers, letters, symbols Model of DUT Input Numbers Input range of DUT, variety of flow units available Output range of DUT, switch the unit to change the output signal Output Numbers type (current/ voltage/ frequency)

  • Page 108: Calibrating Loop Devices

     The calibrator will automatically record the measured signal value at the moment, the current display of DUT needs to be input manually. 5. Finish the task Refer to Finish the task in paragraph 6.1.1. 6.4 Calibrate loop devices 6.4.1 Loop indicators 1.

  • Page 109: Loop Signal Source

    Owner Numbers, letters, symbols Owner of DUT Location Numbers, letters, symbols Location of DUT Note Numbers, letters, symbols Additional information 3. Task setting Refer to the task setting in paragraph 6.1.1. 4. Start the task  For part of the content, refer to Start the task in paragraph 6.1.1. ...
  • Page 110 Table 35 Loop signal source task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name Numbers, letters, symbols Task S/N Model Numbers, letters, symbols Model of DUT Range (4~20)mA,(0~10)mA,(0~20)mA,(1~5)V,(0~5)V,(0~10)V, custom Output range of DUT Accuracy 0.025%,0.05%,0.1%,0.16%,0.25%,0.4%,1%,1.6%,2.5%,4%,custom Accuracy of DUT Transfer function Linear / square / square root Transfer function of the DUT...

  • Page 111: Signal Isolator/Converters

    Refer to Finish the task in paragraph 6.1.1. 6.4.3 Signal isolator/ converters 1. Connect to DUT  Connect the DUT input with the output module of the calibrator, as shown in the figure 22 (for current output) or 21 (for voltage output). Connect the DUT output with the electrical measurement module of the calibrator according to the DUT signal type, as shown in figure 8(Current Measurement) and figure 7(Voltage Measurement).

  • Page 112: Limit Switches

    Location Numbers, letters, symbols Location of DUT Note Numbers, letters, symbols Additional information 3. Task setting Refer to the task setting in paragraph 6.1.1. 4. Start the task  For part of the content, refer to Start the task in paragraph 6.1.1. ...
  • Page 113 2. Create the task Create the corresponding DUT tasks as described above and fill out the necessary information. Table 37 Limit switches task setting Subject Valid value Description Name Numbers, letters, symbols Task name Numbers, letters, symbols Task S/N Model Numbers, letters, symbols Model of DUT (4~20)mA, (0~10)mA, (0~20)mA, (1~5)V, (0~5)V, (0~10)V,...
  • Page 114 4. Start the task  For part of the content, refer to “Start the Task” in paragraph 6.1.1.  When the DUT acts (open/close) during the task performing, the calibrator will automatically record the electrical signal value at the moment of the action, no manual input required. 5.

  • Page 115: Applications

    7. Applications 7.1 Units converter The calibrator provides unit converter for pressure units and temperature units. Users can select multiple pressure units or temperature units for conversion. Click the unit converter icon on the main interface of the device to enter the unit converter.

  • Page 116: Psv Testing

    a. Connect the device to the gas circuit; b. Click the start icon at the bottom of the screen, apply pressure to the leak test point; c. Start counting down the waiting time, and record the real-time pressure at the end of the waiting time as the initial pressure;...

  • Page 117: Psv Testing

    7.3.1 PSV test performing 1. Connect air circuit a. Connect the device to the air circuit; b. Press the Start icon on the right of the screen to start performing test, apply the pressure gradually to the safety valve; c. Count down the test time and record the real-time pressure value and create the pressure curve, then record the maximum pressure during the process;...

  • Page 118: Simulating Transmitters

    7.6 Simulate transmitter The calibrator provides simulate transmitter function, which can easily use the calibrator as a transmitter. Click the simulate transmitter icon on the main interface to enter the simulate transmitter function. Before using it, you should set the transmitter function in the setting menu. The detail is shown below: Table 40 Simulate transmitter settings Subject Valid value...

  • Page 119: Differential Pressure (Dp) Modules

    signal are displayed in the upper and lower channels. 7.7 Differential pressure (DP) module The calibrator provides the function of differential pressure module, which consists of two external modules (A and B). This provides a convenient DP test solution in a high static pressure environment. The set parameters of the DP module are shown in the table below.

  • Page 120: Wiring Help

    module A values and units External Module real time pressure Click to enter to view the module information module B values and units The following functions are also supported in the DP module management. Zero: when enabling the DP module and both external A and B are online, users can run the zero operation; the zero offset will be saved and use for calculating the differential pressure.

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