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  • Page 1 761A Automated Pressure Calibrator...
  • Page 3 Additel 761A Automated Pressure Calibrator -------- User Manual Please download the latest version from www.additel.com [Version:1911V01] Additel Corporation...
  • Page 5 This user manual provides operating and safety instructions for the ADT761A Automated Pressure 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 7: Table Of Contents

    Content Warnings ..................................1 General safety ................................2 1. Introduction ................................3 1.1 Overview ................................3 1.2 Features ................................4 1.3 Environmental conditions ..........................4 1.4 Power ................................4 1.5 Specifications ..............................4 2. Installation ................................10 2.1 Features ............................... 10 2.1.1 Basic structure ............................
  • Page 8 2.2.2 Changing the shoulder strap ......................... 16 2.2.3 Pressure connections ........................... 19 2.2.4 View the display ............................ 20 2.3 Getting started .............................. 20 2.3.1 Power on ............................... 20 2.3.2 Setting the system date and time ......................21 2.3.3 Generating a pressure .......................... 21 2.3.4 Display and operation ...........................
  • Page 9 3.3.1 Current/Voltage measurement ......................31 3.3.2 Switch Test ............................35 3.3.3 HART Communication .......................... 36 3.3.4 PROFIBUS PA communication ......................44 3.4 Electrical output............................... 46 3.5 External pressure module ..........................49 3.6 Typical applications ............................52 3.6.1 Pressure gauge ............................. 52 3.6.2 Pressure transmitter ..........................
  • Page 10 4.3.1 Display brightness ..........................65 4.3.2 Battery information ..........................65 4.3.3 Energy-saving option ..........................65 4.4 System calibration ............................66 4.4.1 Calibration of electrical measurement ....................67 4.4.2 Auto tune ............................... 68 4.4.3 Calibration of the supply pressure module .................... 68 4.4.4 Calibration of the barometric pressure module ..................
  • Page 11 4.8 Data management ............................76 4.9 Product information ............................76 4.9.1 Host information ............................ 76 4.9.2 Control panel information ........................77 4.9.3 Electrical measurement panel information .................... 77 4.9.4 Electrical output panel information ......................77 4.9.5 Wireless module information ......................... 77 4.9.6 PROFIBUS module information ......................
  • Page 12 5.2.1 Analog pressure gauge ......................... 83 5.2.2 Digital pressure gauge .......................... 88 5.2.3 Pressure transmitter ..........................89 5.2.4 Pressure transducer ..........................91 5.2.4 Pressure switch ............................. 94 5.2.6 I/P converter ............................96 5.2.7 Signal isolator ............................98 5.2.8 Contact pressure gauge ........................100 5.2.9 Valve opening gauge...........................
  • Page 13 5.4.4 Barometric altimeter ..........................118 5.4.5 Pressure transmitter ..........................119 5.4.6 Pressure switch ........................... 119 6. Application ................................120 6.1 Unit conversion ............................. 120 6.2 Pressure leak test ............................120 7. HART communicator ............................122 7.1 HART connection and search ........................123 7.2 HART communicator operation ........................
  • Page 14 Table content 1. Introduction Table 1- 1 Specifications ............................4 Table 1- 2 Electrical measurement specification ....................6 Table 1- 3 General Index ............................7 2. Installation Table 2- 1 Electrical and signal port ........................14 Table 2- 2 Keypad function ........................... 15 3.
  • Page 15 Table 4- 3 Wireless network selection ........................59 Table 4- 4 Setup of wireless communication ......................60 Table 4- 5 Bluetooth setup ........................... 61 Table 4- 6 Date and time ............................71 Table 4- 7 Sound setup ............................71 Table 4- 8 Setup of cloud service ......................... 72 5.
  • Page 16 Table 5- 13 Task mercury barometer ........................120 Table 5- 14 Task barometric altimeter ........................ 123...
  • Page 17 Figure Content 2. Installation Figure 2- 1 Basic structure ........................... 10 Figure 2- 2 Electrical and signal port ........................12 Figure 2- 3 Battery installation ..........................16 Figure 2- 4 Changing the shoulder strap ......................17 Figure 2- 5 Gauge pressure connection ....................... 18 Figure 2- 6 Low pressure and differential pressure connection ................
  • Page 18 4. Control setting Figure 4- 1 Calibrate an atmospheric pressure module ..................66 5. Documentation test Figure 5- 1 Calibration of digital pressure ......................89 Figure 5- 2 Calibration of the pressure sensor ..................... 94 Figure 5- 3 Calibration of the signal isolator ....................... 102 Figure 5- 4 Calibration of the contact pressure gauge ..................

  • Page 21: Warnings

    ◆ Do not apply pressures greater than the maximum working pressure. ◆ Not for use in flammable, high humidity, or dusty environments. ◆ Do not expose the battery of unit to fire. ◆ Charge the battery only using the Additel adapter. Please follow proper recycling procedures when discarding the battery.

  • Page 22: General Safety

    ◆ Do not apply more than 30V between any two electrical jacks (except for voltage measurement jacks) ◆ Do not use any adapter other than Additel power adapter designed for the ADT761A. Charge the battery as soon as the battery symbol indicates.

  • Page 23: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The ADT761A Automated Pressure Calibrator is completely self-contained and automated with a built-in pump for pressure generation and precision control technology. ADT761A has many improvements over the previous calibrator: Increased pressure range to 1,000 psi (70 bar), removable internal pressure modules, optional precision modules, touch screen display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet communications, double the original battery life, and more! 1.2 Features ◆...

  • Page 24: Environmental Conditions

    ◆ Barometric pressure: （86~106）KPa 1.4 Power ◆ Working time: 12 hours ◆ Charging mode: charging with the unit or independently ◆ Charging time: less than 5 hours 1.5 Specifications Table 1- 1 Specification Model 761A-LLP 761A-D 761A-500 761A-1K 761A-APXR 761A-BP Specification Max Pressure 30 inH2O (75 35 psi (2.5 bar)
  • Page 25 Accuracy( 1) 0.05%FS 0.02%FS 0.02%FS 0.02%FS 0.01%FS 0.01%FS 0.005%FS or Stability 0.005%FS 0.005%FS 0.005%FS 0.003%FS 0.02 hPa 0.05 Pa Differential, Differential, Pressure Type Gauge, Absolute Gauge, Absolute Gauge, Absolute Absolute Gauge Gauge Over Range 120% Indication Resolution 6 digits Pa, hPa, kPa, mPa, bar, mbar, psi, mmHg@0° C, cmHg@0° C, mHg@0° C, inHg@0° C, inH2O@4° C, Measurement Units mmH2O@4°...
  • Page 26 Applicable only for use with the ADT761A-500 and ADT761A-1K ◆ Stability: 0.005%FS or 0.05 Pa, whichever is greater. 761A-BP: 0.02 hPa ◆ Control response time: 20%FS pressure step, external 50cc volume access, high speed mode,<30 seconds; ◆ Media: Air ◆...
  • Page 27 Power Source 16 to 30 V ±0.5 V(24 V: ±0.24 V) 70 mA (Max Loading) V Source 0 to 16 V 250 µV 0.008%RD+0.002%FS Mechanical Switch, Response time<10 ms. Live Mechanical If the switch is live, Pressure Switch Switch, NPN Switch, voltage range will be (3- PNP Switch 30) V...
  • Page 28 Four total: one electrical, high or low internal pressure module, two external pressure modules Channels IP31 Enclosure IP Rating Rechargeable Li-Ion battery, typically 16 hours of operation, recharges in less than 5 hours. Battery Power Rechargeable Li-Ion battery, external power 110/220, power adapter 27 V 7”...
  • Page 29 Storage temperature: -20° C to 60° C ( -4° F to 120° F) Humidity: <90%, non-condensing Vibration and Shock Vibration: 4g (20 to 2,000 Hz) Shock: 8g, 1 meter drop test Compliance Software Compatibility ACal, Additel Land and Additel Link for access via mobile application...
  • Page 30 Warranty 1 year ◆ Optional Software ACal and Additel Land Additel Link for access via mobile application...

  • Page 31: Installation

    2. Installation 2.1 Features 2.1.1 Basic structure Figure 2- 1 Basic structure...
  • Page 32 Item Name ① Screen ② PC Board ③ Connector Interface ④ On/Off ⑤ Shortcut keys ⑥ Function keys ⑦ Numeric Keypad ⑧ Strap connections ⑨ Atmosphere port ⑩ REF/FLT Port ⑪ Output Port ⑫ Vent Port ⑬ Lock ⑭ High Pressure Module ⑮...
  • Page 33 ⑯ LAN Interface ⑰⑲ USB port ⑱ Power supply input ⑳ Label ㉑ Battery...

  • Page 34: Electrical And Signal Port

    2.1.2 Electrical and signal port Figure 2 Electrical and signal port Table 2- 1 Electrical and signal port Port Description ①② Current, Voltage, Switch measurement and HART, Profibus PA bus communication, Red is positive , Black is negative ④⑤ Current, Voltage and power output, Red is positive , Black is negative ③...

  • Page 35: Keypad

    DC27V Power adapter connection port Ethernet port USB-A USB master, for flash drive connection USB-B USB slave, for computer connection 2.1.3 Keypad Table 2- 2 Keypad function Item Keypad Description On/Off Key: Power Shortcut Key: Pressure vent Shortcut Key: Pressure measurement mode Shortcut Key: Pressure Controlling mode Shortcut Key: Snapshot Shortcut Key: Setup interface...

  • Page 36: Pressure Ports

    Shortcut Key: Return home Shortcut Key: Cancellation or Return function Shortcut Key: Fulfillment or confirmation function Navigate key: Up, down, left, right key Numeric Key 2.1.4 Pressure ports ◆Output port (OUTLEF): Pressure output port, connecting UUT. If the control volume lager than（0~100）cc, the pressure stability will be affected.

  • Page 37: Initial Preparation

    ◆Barometric pressure calibration port (ATM): Used for calibrating the internal barometric pressure sensor. Connect to this port by φ4 gas hose. See 4.4.4 barometric module standard in the specific operation. 2.2 Initial preparation 2.2.1 Battery installation As shown in Figure 2-3, Open upper battery key to install or disassemble the battery in the bottom of the calibrator. Figure 2- 3 Battery installation...

  • Page 38: Changing The Shoulder Strap

    2.2.2 Changing the shoulder strap As shown in Figure 2-4, change the Shoulder strap with a slotted screwdriver. Figure 2- 4 Changing the shoulder strap...

  • Page 39: Pressure Connections

    2.2.3 Pressure connection As shown in Figure 2-5, 2-6, under the situation of UUT is connected, the output port shall be sealed with the corresponding accessories. Figure 2- 5 Gauge pressure connection...

  • Page 40: View The Display

    Figure 2- 6 Low pressure and differential pressure connection 2.2.4 View the display Push the front lock to the right and raise the screen to the proper position 2.3 Getting started 2.3.1 Power on ◆ Press to turn the power on.

  • Page 41: Setting The System Date And Time

    ◆ The startup screen shows the manufacturer's logo. ◆ After a short time the system enables the home screen. ◆ Connect the power supply for charging if power is low. ◆ If calibrator is charging, the screen will dim, press turn it on.

  • Page 42: Display And Operation

    3. Display and Operation 3.1 Home screen The home screen contains top status bar and modules functional areas, see figure 6. Figure 6 Home screen...

  • Page 43: Status Bar

    3.1.1 Status bar The status bar contains 3 parts: Status information, Module display/hidden operation and Function navigation. 1. Status information display area ◆ Date and time ◆ Wi-Fi: Icon indicates Wi-Fi connection status and signal intensity. ◆ LAN: Icon indicates network activity. ◆...
  • Page 44 ◆ Electrical output module display/hidden: Different icons will be displayed according to different electrical output features. When the icon shows, it indicates the mA output is working. Click icon, the output features part will be hidden, but the arrow on the icon will be flickering to indicate it’s still working. ◆...

  • Page 45: Module And Split Screen Display Area

    3.1.2 Module function display area The module function display area is divided into electrical measurement area, electrical output area, external pressure module A and B (only when pressure modules are connected). Clicking "Module function display/hide operation area" in the status bar to show and hide the above functions, at the same time, module function display can be set from one to five screens.

  • Page 46: Pressure Control

    3.2 Pressure control 3.2.1 Pressure output 1. Click to open internal pressure control on status bar: High pressure range and low pressure range. ◆ Click on the high or low pressure icon on the left status bar to switch the internal pressure module. 2.Connection: See figure 3-2 and 3-3 as shown: Figure 3- 2 Differential pressure outlet...
  • Page 47 Figure 3- 3 Gauge pressure outlet...
  • Page 48 3. Input target value ◆ Pressure output area, touch screen to enter value or press button on the main interface , then press for confirmation. ◆ Press to increase or decrease the pressure target by the predetermined step size. ◆ ◆ The maximum negative pressure depends on current barometric pressure and the ability of the internal pump to generate this priessure.
  • Page 49 Table 3- 1 setting interface Item Effective value Description Stroke Round trip or one way Setting travel mode of auto step Loop time 0-100 Setting loop time of auto step Step mode Step point, percent, unit, default Incrementing mode of auto step Cycle interval 0-3600 seconds Stop time between every cycle end and the next cycle start...

  • Page 50: Pressure Measurement

    shows only one or two fields. 3.2.2 Pressure measurement 1. Open internal pressure control item to switch pressure measurement: High or Low pressure range ◆ When changing internal module ranges the calibrator will open to atmosphere and then change ranges 2: Connection: figure 3-4 Pressure Measurement Figure 3- 4...

  • Page 51: Pressure Unit

    ◆ Do not pressurize the calibrator beyond the measuring module range. ◆ When external pressure exceeds the current range, the value turns red and alarms at the same time. ◆ If the external pressure exceeds the maximum range, the system will immediately vent . 3.2.3 Pressure unit ◆...
  • Page 52  If the measured value exceeds the measurable range of calibrator, it will display red "--------" and give an alarm. 2. Connection: Connect the electric circuit as shown in Figures 3-5 and 3-6. Figure 3- 5 Current measurement...
  • Page 53 Figure 3- 6 Voltage measurement 3. Functional operation  Zeroing: Zero the measurement to eliminate drift. The allowable zeroing range is 1%FS.  Scaling: Converts the current/voltage signal into pressure signal for display.
  • Page 54 Table 3- 2 Scaling parameters Item Effective value Description Type of the conversion function of the scaled Transfer function Linear, square root, square value Percentage of the input range of scaling Input range 0%~100% Depend on the electrical measurement selected Unit Input unit of scaling Percentage of the output range of scaling...

  • Page 55: Switch Test

    Extremum pair number of the average filter Extremum pair number Integer 0~10  Resolution: Allows setting digit resolution.  Stability: Allows setting the stability of measurement data.  Loop power supply: Applicable only for the current measurement. Select enabling/disabling loop power supply. 3.3.2 Switch test 1.

  • Page 56: Hart Communication

     Only a pair of action values is recorded, including the switch state (on to off/off to on) when triggered and pressure value.  Press and select "Reset", to clear the action values.  Press and select "Switch Setup", to switch between mechanical switch, NPN switch and PNP switch. 3.3.3 HART Communication The calibrator supports HART bus communication, uses simplified DD files, and provides setting maintenance calibration for general and common parameters of HART pressure transmitters.
  • Page 57 connected, to enter the HART power configuration interface. The calibrator provides the following connection mode: 1) For the connection mode with internal power supply and internal resistance, see Figure 3-8. 2) For the connection mode with external power supply and internal resistance, see Figure 3-8. 3) For the connection mode with external power supply and external resistance, see Figure 3-9.
  • Page 58 connection is established the calibrator will continue to search from the address "1" until "15". After the search is complete, the calibrator will list all the HART devices found, and can support at most 15 HART devices at the same time. ...
  • Page 59  In the process quantity menu, press the key or click the screen to select, and then press the key for confirmation, so as to switch primary and secondary display.  During task calibration of a HART transmitter, you shall first select the HART process quantity to be calibrated. 4.
  • Page 60 Table 3- 4 Hart Parameters Item Parameter Description and effective value Device Support input of letters, numbers and symbols, no longer than 8 characters. Label information It can be modified to any date supported by the transmitter. Date Support input of letters, numbers and symbols, no longer than 32 characters. Information Support input of letters, numbers and symbols, no longer than 16 characters.
  • Page 61 Sensor unit Read-only parameter Lower sensor limit Read-only parameter Upper sensor limit Read-only parameter Minimum sensor range Read-only parameter It can be modified to any unit supported by the transmitter. During modification, the Primary variable/range upper and lower limits are displayed through conversion. unit Pv lower range limit Not exceed the lower sensor limit.
  • Page 62 2) Operation  Under the HART setup interface, you can press the key to view HART parameter values in real time; select a parameter that can be set, then press the key or click the screen to enter the set state. ...
  • Page 63  Ensure that the present measured value adequately approaches zero; otherwise, it may cause zeroing to fail. 3) Current regulation  Adjust the proportion of current output of the transmitter, to make its AO value consistent with the actually output loop current.

  • Page 64: Profibus Pa Communication

    the high-point trim value). In this case, you can input any value. 3) Execute the adjustment (Trim) command. After completed successfully, the PV value will change with the executed trim point value.  Upper trim The operation procedure of upper trim is the same as that of lower trim. ...
  • Page 65 The device description file is used to describe device parameters and parameter access modes. Through the parameter description information, you can view and set related parameters of the PA transmitter. The calibrator uses specific device description files, to access main parameters in the Physical Block, Transducer Block and Function Block of PA transmitter. This calibrator includes device description files of common mainstream PA pressure transmitters.

  • Page 66: Electrical Output

    OOS, Auto, Man, and so forth). Specifically, you can follow the user manual of PA transmitter to modify related parameters. (2) Calibration  Click , then a function menu will pop up. Select "Calibrate" in the function menu to enter the calibration interface.
  • Page 67 values; when the pressure output module is hidden, press the key or press the key on the screen to realize step output of current, and set the step value inside  The set value shall meet the calibrator's current output range of 0~25mA, voltage output range of 0~16V, and power output range of 16~30V.
  • Page 68 Table 3- 5 auto step parameters Item Effective value Description Stroke Round trip or one way Set the trip pattern of auto step. 0-100 Set the cycle number of auto step. Cycle number Step point, percentage, value, Set the mode of automation step. Step mode or custom Standing time between the end of each cycle and the start of next cycle.

  • Page 69: External Pressure Module

     You can click the number inside to set the step value of manual step. 7. Ramp Press the key to enter the Ramp setup interface (only 0~25mA and 0~16V is applicable). For the Ramp output parameters, see Table 3-6. Table 3- 6 Ramp parameters Item Effective value...
  • Page 70 screen.  If the measured value exceeds the present range of pressure module, it will turn red and give an alarm.  If the measured value exceeds the measurable range of pressure module, it will display red "--------" and give an alarm.
  • Page 71 Figure 3- 11 Connection of the external module  Select "Module Information", to view related information of the external pressure module.  Select "Resolution", and set the number of digits displayed to 4, 5 or 6.  Select "Filter". Then, you can select first-order filter or average filter as the filter type, and set related parameters.

  • Page 72: Typical Applications

    3.6 Typical applications 3.6.1 Pressure gauge 1. Prepare  Open the pressure output area of main operation interface: High-pressure or low-pressure range (depend on the range of calibrated instrument). 2. Connection  Connect the gauge as shown in Figure 3-12. ...

  • Page 73: Pressure Transmitter

    Figure 3- 12 Calibration of a pressure gauge 4. When the pressure of each calibration point becomes stable and is displayed in green, record the readings of each point. 3.6.2 Pressure transmitter The calibrator supports calibration of 2-wire, 3-wire and 4-wire pressure transmitters. 1.
  • Page 74  If the current-type 2-wire pressure transmitter needs loop power supply, you shall enable loop power supply in the current function menu. 2. Connection  For a 2-wire pressure transmitter connect as shown in Figure 3-13.  For a 3-wire pressure transmitter, connect as shown in Figure 3-14. ...
  • Page 75 Figure 3- 14 Calibration of a 3-wire pressure transmitter Figure 3- 15 Calibration of a 4-wire pressure transmitter...

  • Page 76: Hart Transmitter

    3. Manually set or use the step function (see Section 3.2.1 "Auto step and manual step of pressure output") to output the pressure of each calibration point. 4. When the pressure of each calibration point becomes stable and is displayed in green, record the output value of the transmitter at each point, or use the snapshot feature.

  • Page 77: Pressure Switch

    HART transmitter at each point, or use the snapshot feature 3.6.4 Pressure switch 1. Prepare  Open the pressure output area of main operation interface: High-pressure or low-pressure range (depends on the range of the switch)  Switch the electrical measurement item of main operation interface to: Switch measurement 2.

  • Page 78: I/P Converter

    Figure 3- 16 Calibration of a pressure switch 4. Record the captured action value, or use snapshot storage (it can store a pair of action values at the same time). 3.6.5 I/P converter 1. Prepare  Switch the electrical output item of main operation interface to: Current output. ...
  • Page 79  Never use the calibrator for pressurization.  If the loop power supply of calibrator is used (the maximum load is 50 mA), please check the load capacity. 3. The I/P converter shall use the manual or automatic step function of electrical output (see Section 3.4 Automatic and manual step of electrical output), to successively output current of each calibration point.

  • Page 80: Control Settings

    4. System setup Under the main interface, press the key to enter the system setup interface. Or click on the screen, then a main menu will pop up. Select " Set up" on the main menu to enter the system setup interface. System setup includes control setting, communication, power management, calibration, service, personalization, cloud service, data management and product information.
  • Page 81 1) (Out put pressure-set pressure)<=High-pressure/low-pressure range X pressure stability 2) Meet the condition 1) continuously and reach the pressure stabilization time. 5. Automatic zeroing  Can be enabled or disabled.  If enabled, the calibrator will automatically perform pressure zeroing when vented to the atmosphere. 6.

  • Page 82: Communication

     If disabled, this function is invalid. The setting will be stored by the calibrator and still effective after reboot.  If enabled, the target value of pressure control of the calibrator is restricted by this condition. When exceeding this condition, the calibrator will give a prompt that the set point limit is enabled and the designated pressure cannot be out puted.

  • Page 83: Wireless Communication

    Item Effective value Description I/P address Set the IP address of calibrator host. 0.0.0.0~255.255.255.255 Set the subnet mask of calibrator host. Subnet mask 0.0.0.0~255.255.255.255 Set the source gateway of calibrator host. Gateway 0.0.0.0~255.255.255.255  The port number and physical address are factory settings and cannot be modified. ...

  • Page 84: Bluetooth

    Item Effective value Description I/P address Set the IP address of calibrator host. 0.0.0.0~255.255.255.255 Set the subnet mask of calibrator host. Subnet mask 0.0.0.0~255.255.255.255 Set the source gateway of calibrator host. Gateway 0.0.0.0~255.255.255.255  Click the button at the lower right corner of screen to confirm and save the settings. ...

  • Page 85: Power Management

    4.3 Power management 4.3.1 Display brightness The LCD brightness of calibrator can be modified by adjusting the brightness progress bar. 4.3.2 Battery information Display the present connection state and information of the battery. 4.3.3 Energy settings The energy settings can prolong the service life of the battery by setting the auto-backlight time, auto-sleep time and auto-shutdown time.

  • Page 86: System Calibration

     There are 4 types of auto-sleep setting: never, 1 min, 5 min and 30 min.  If connected to a power adapter, the calibrator does not support auto sleep.  During pressure control, auto step or task execution, this function does not take effect. ...

  • Page 87: Calibration Of Electrical Measurement

     You need to use a standard device with higher accuracy for calibration.  On the setup interface, enter system calibration and select an item to be calibrated.  To avoid mis-operation, this operation needs a password for confirmation. The password is "123456". ...

  • Page 88: Auto Tune

     Before final completion of calibration, you can return to the previous operation by using the icon or key anytime, until exiting the entire calibration function. This calibration adjustments will not take effect.  If the measured value deviates greatly from the calibration point, it will give a prompt. ...
  • Page 89 Input the external atmospheric pressure as standard pressure value. Confirm and click the "Save" button to complete calibration.  Two-point calibration 1) Provide a pressure connection Connect the calibrator as shown in Figure 4-1. 2) Set the calibration points  The default calibration point is a calibration point used in the last calibration.

  • Page 90: Pressure Calibration

    3) Perform calibration  Click to perform calibration.  According to the calibrator's prompt, make the standard instrument output pressure to the calibrator. Until the pressure becomes stable, click to perform calibration of the next point.  If the measured value deviates greatly from the calibration point, it will give a prompt. ...
  • Page 91  Default calibration points are the lower limit, zero point and upper limit of the internal pressure module.  Calibrate the external pressure module of calibrator through 2 points.  Default calibration points are the lower limit and upper limit of the external pressure module. ...

  • Page 92: Services

     Click on the right side of screen, to restore the factory data. 4.5 Services 4.5.1 System upgrade The calibrator provides a function of firmware upgrade. The upgrade operation includes two types: Local upgrade via a USB flash drive or remote upgrade ...

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    4.5.2 Maintenance Maintenance needs inputting a password. The factory default password is: 123456  Maintenance is used to record the maintenance records, calibration records, and system board upgrade information of the device; and can also execute operation to clear system records. ...

  • Page 94: Personalization

    4.6 Personalization Personalization includes date and time, language, and sound settings. 4.6.1 Date and time Table 4-6 Date and time Item Effective value Description Time 00:00~23:59 Set the time. Date 2000-1-1~2099-12-31 Set the date. Year-month-day/month-day-year/day- Date format Set the date format. month-year Separator -,/,.

  • Page 95: Sound

    4.7 Cloud service  Provided through Ethernet or Wi-Fi methods for connection to the ACIoud service. Through Additel Link (providing several client modes such as mobile APP and PC), users can monitor the real-time operation status and data of the device anytime anywhere.

  • Page 96: Data Management

    Table 4-8 Setup of cloud service Item Effective value Description Enable or disable the cloud service function. Enable On/off 4.8 Data management  Perform management by function modules. Data management of each function is under the corresponding item for convenience. ...

  • Page 97: Control Panel Information

    4.9.2 Control board information  Includes the software version and hardware version of control panel, and the parameters of internal pressure module.  The parameters of internal pressure module include: Model, range, number and calibration date. 4.9.3 Electrical measurement board information ...

  • Page 98: Hart Handheld Communicator Information

    realize related functions of communication with transmitters. 4.9.7 HART handheld communicator information Include the DD library version, etc. 5. Documentation 5.1 Quick test Click the main menu icon on the main interface, and then select the icon to enter the quick test function, and the calibrator displays the test type list.

  • Page 99: Pressure Transmitter

     Click the next icon to skip the current test point and enter the next test point for pressure control.  Selecting manual execution requires the test point to be entered as the test progresses.  To stop this test, click the back button 3.

  • Page 100: Pressure Switch

    time, and then click the OK button to start the test.  When selecting the manual execution, after the set point is stable, it is required to click the next point button to collect data and then input the new set point. ...

  • Page 101: Pressure Sensor

     Select the graph display button and the table display button to switch between the graph display or table display.  Pressure switch action: When the internal pressure module is used as the standard, it will be automatically run the test. When the external pressure module is used as the standard manual pressure generation is required and the switch data will be recorded.

  • Page 102: I/P Converter

    3. Save the result Same as Section 5.1.2 Pressure transmitter. 5.1.5 I/P converter Select the “I/P converter” icon in the test type list to start the quick test. 1. Connection  Connect as shown in Figure 3-21. 2. Start the test Same as Section 5.1.2 Pressure transmitter.

  • Page 103: Task

    3. Save the result Same as Section 5.1.2 Pressure transmitter. 5.2 Task The calibrator provides task functions which automate preset calibration routines, and collect, record, and save test data.  Enter the task interface: Click , and select the task in the menu . ...
  • Page 104 Table 5- 1 Task mode analog pressure gauge information Item Effective value Description Letter, numeral, symbol Name of the pressure gauge Name Letter, numeral, symbol Serial number of the pressure gauge Serial number Letter, numeral, symbol Model of the pressure gauge Model Gauge pressure, absolute pressure, Pressure type of the pressure gauge...
  • Page 105 3. Task setting features Select the task in the task list to enter the instrument parameter interface, click the start icon to enter the execution information interface, and input the calibration information of the pressure gauge . Table 5- 2 Task setting of analog pressure gauge Item Effective value Description...
  • Page 106 value indicated by the analog pressure reading. The calibrated reading = standard value + deviation number of scales X minimum scale division When enabled the value of the analog pressure gauge needs to be input twice for each calibration point, and then the calibrator will shift Tapping Enable, disable to the next calibration point to continue the task.
  • Page 107 performed without manually advancing if the measurement value is the same as the set point value. ★ When enabling the tapping function, pay attention to the status before/after tapping as prompted by the function screen, and input the indicated value of the gauge before/after tapping. Repeat Step 2&3 until the entire pressure calibration process is completed;...

  • Page 108: Digital Pressure Gauge

    5.2.2 Digital pressure gauge 1. Connection  Connect the calibrator and digital pressure gauge as shown in Figure 5-1; Figure 5- 1 Calibration of digital pressure  It is recommended to connect the reference port (REF) when calibrating a differential pressure gauge. 2.

  • Page 109: Pressure Transmitter

    3. For the contents of task setting, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task setting for calibration of the analog pressure gauge. There are no settings for tapping and input format for calibration of the digital pressure gauge. 4. For the contents of task start, refer to Section 5.2.1 task start for calibration of the analog pressure gauge. 5.
  • Page 110 Depends on the pressure Pressure range of the pressure transmitter Input transmitter Analog signal: (4~20)mA, Electric signal output range of current/voltage and pressure (0~10)mA, (0~20)mA, (1~5)V, transmitters (0~5)V, (0~10)V, and custom HART device: Process variable Output (PV), percentage, process variable Electrical signal output type of HART device analog output (PVAO), and loop current...

  • Page 111: Pressure Transducer

     The transmitter output is an analog signal and may need loop power supplied either internally or externally.  For HART devices click on the right to configure HART.  For PROFIBUS PA click on the right to configure PA. ...
  • Page 112 Figure 5- 2 Calibration of the pressure sensor Table 5- 5 Task mode pressure transducer information Item Effective value Description Letter, numeral, symbol Name of the pressure sensor Name Letter, numeral, symbol Serial number of the pressure sensor Serial number Letter, numeral, symbol Model of the pressure sensor Model...
  • Page 113 (4~20)mA, (0~20)mA, (1~5)V, (0~10)V, (0~100)mV, (0~200)mV, Electric signal output range of current/voltage and pressure sensors Output and custom 0.01%, 0.02%, 0.05%, 0.1%, Precision of the pressure sensor. Accuracy 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 4%, and custom Transferfunction Type of transfer function of the pressure sensor Linear, square root, square Owner Letter, numeral, symbol...

  • Page 114: Pressure Switch

    5.2.4 Pressure switch 1. Connection  Connect the calibrator and the pressure switch as shown in Figure 3-20; 2. New task Select the “pressure switch” icon in the test type list, and input the information of the pressure switch. Table 5- 6 Task mode pressure switch information Item Effective value Description...
  • Page 115 PNP switch Depends on the range of the Dead band range of the pressure switch Dead band pressure switch Letter, numeral, symbol Owner of the pressure switch Owner Letter, numeral, symbol Location of the pressure switch Location Letter, numeral, symbol Notes of the pressure switch Notes 3.

  • Page 116: I/P Converter

    When the internal pressure module is selected as the standard, the pressure switch test method is based on  slew rate in the control settings and the rate is gradually attenuated following the change of state for the switch.  When using an external pressure module, the control must be done manually.
  • Page 117 Gauge pressure, absolute Pressure type of the I/P converter Pressure type pressure, differential pressure (4~20)mA, (4~12)mA, (12~20)mA, Input current range of the I/р converter Input and custom Depends on the I/P converter Output pressure range of the I/р converter Output 0.025%, 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.16%, Precision of the I/P converter.

  • Page 118: Signal Isolator

    the internal range of the calibrator; If the external pressure module is selected, the pressure output range of the calibrated converter shall not exceed  the range of selected external pressure module. 5. Task end For the contents, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task end for calibration of the analog pressure gauge. 5.2.7 Signal isolator 1.
  • Page 119 2. New task Select the “signal isolator” icon in the test type list, and input the information of the calibrated signal isolator. Table 5- 8 Task mode signal isolator information Item Effective value Description Letter, numeral, symbol Name of the signal isolator Name Letter, numeral, symbol Serial number of the signal isolator...

  • Page 120: Contact Pressure Gauge

    4. Task start For some contents, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task start for calibration of the analog pressure gauge. Note that it  does not require manual input of the indicated value in this test.  Enable or disable loop power as required for the input. ...
  • Page 121 2. New task Select the “contact pressure gauge” icon in the test type list, and input the information of the calibrated contact pressure gauge. Table 5- 9 Task mode contact pressure gauge information Item Effective value Description Letter, numeral, symbol Name of the contact pressure gauge Name Letter, numeral, symbol...
  • Page 122 3. Task setting Select the task in the task list to enter the instrument parameter interface, click the start icon to enter the execution information interface, and input the calibration process information of the contact pressure gauge in turn: Table 5- 10 Task setting of contact pressure gauge Item Effective value Description...
  • Page 123 When enabled, the value of the pressure gauge needs to be in put twice for each calibration point, and then the calibrator will advance to Tapping Enable, disable the next calibration point to continue the task Select whether to test the electric contacts Electric contact test Open, close Electric contact test point...

  • Page 124: Valve Opening Gauge

    5.2.9 Valve opening gauge 1. Connection  Connect the calibrator and the valve opening gauge as shown in Figure 5-5. 2. New task Select the “valve opening gauge” icon in the test type list, and input the information of the calibrated valve opening gauge.
  • Page 125 Table 5- 11 Task mode valve opening gauge information Item Effective value Description Letter, numeral, symbol Name of the valve opening gauge Name Letter, numeral, symbol Serial number of the valve opening gauge Serial number Letter, numeral, symbol Model of the valve opening gauge Model Gauge pressure, absolute pressure, Pressure type of the valve opening gauge...
  • Page 126 3. Task setting For the contents, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task setting for calibration of the analog pressure gauge. 4. Task start For some contents, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task start for calibration of the analog pressure gauge.  Set loop power settings as necessary. 5.

  • Page 127: Mercury Barometer

    the dwell time, and then click the OK button to start the test. In case of the general digital barometer, the readings need to be manually in put during the test. For the VAISALA digital barometer, the calibrator can automatically obtain the readings through communication port. ...

  • Page 128: Aneroid Barometer

     Click the start button to select the automatic execution to enter the execution parameter setting interface. Fill in the set point list, the number of cycles, the stroke mode, the number of readings, the reading interval, and the dwell time, and then click the OK button to start the test.

  • Page 129: Barometric Altimeter

     Click the start button to select the automatic execution to enter the execution parameter setting interface. Fill in the set point list, the number of cycles, the stroke mode, the number of readings, the reading interval, and the dwell time, and then click the OK button to start the test.

  • Page 130: Pressure Transmitter

     Click the start button to select the automatic execution to enter the execution parameter setting interface. Fill in the set point list, the number of cycles, the stroke mode, the number of readings, the reading interval, and the dwell time, and then click the OK button to start the test.

  • Page 131: Task (For Barometric (Bp) Version)

    5.4 Task (for barometric (BP) version) 5.4.1 Digital barometer 1. Connection  If calibrating the general digital barometer, connect the calibrator and the general digital barometer as shown in Figure 5-6.  If calibrating the VAISALA digital barometer, connect as shown in Figure 5-7. Figure 5- 6 Calibration of the general digital barometer...
  • Page 132 Figure 5- 7 Calibration of the VAISALA digital barometer 2. New task Select the “digital barometer” in the test type list, and input the information of the barometer. Table 5- 12 Task mode digital barometer Item Effective value Description Letter, numeral, symbol Name of the digital barometer Name Letter, numeral, symbol...
  • Page 133 Letter, numeral, symbol Owner of the barometer Owner Letter, numeral, symbol Location of the barometer Location Letter, numeral, symbol Notes of the barometer Notes 3. Task setting For the contents, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task setting for calibration of the analog pressure gauge. ...

  • Page 134: Mercury Barometer

    5.4.2 Calibration of the mercury barometer 1. Connection  Connect the calibrator and the calibrated mercury barometer as shown in Figure 5-8. 2. New task Select the “mercury barometer” in the test type list, and input the information of the barometer. Figure 5- 8 Calibration of the mercury barometer...
  • Page 135 Table 5- 13 Task mode mercury barometer Item Effective value Description Letter, numeral, symbol Name of the general digital barometer Name Letter, numeral, symbol Serial number of the general digital barometer Serial number Letter, numeral, symbol Model of the general digital barometer Model The input upper and lower limits can’t be equal.

  • Page 136: Aneroid Barometer

    4. Task start For the contents, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task start for calibration of the analog pressure gauge. 5. Task end For the contents, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task end for calibration of the analog pressure gauge. 5.4.3 Aneroid barometer 1.
  • Page 137 Figure 5- 9 Calibration of the aneroid barometer Figure 5- 10 Calibration of the barometric altimeter...

  • Page 138: Barometric Altimeter

    5.4.4 Barometric altimeter 1. Connection  Connect the calibrator and the barometric altimeter as shown in Figure 5-10. 2. New task Select the “barometric altimeter” in the test type list, and input the information of the barometric altimeter Table 5- 14 Task mode barometric altimeter Item Effective value Description...

  • Page 139: Pressure Transmitter

    3. Task setting For the contents, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task setting for calibration of the analog pressure gauge. 4. Task start For the contents, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task start for calibration of the analog pressure gauge. 5. Task end For the contents, refer to Section 5.2.1 Task end for calibration of the analog pressure gauge.

  • Page 140: Application

    6. Application 6.1 Unit conversion  Click the menu in the upper right corner on the main interface to select the application, and then enter the pressure unit converter. Supports conversion between multiple pressure units.  6.2 Pressure leak test There are two pressurization ways of pressure leak detection: a) Calibrator pressurization: Select the internal high or low pressure range, and the calibrator will automatically run the test.
  • Page 141 2) It shall not exceed the selected measuring range. 3) Use this setting as the leak detection pressure point. 4) The pressure control set point value during the test.  Set the waiting time 1) Select the internal range: After the control pressure is stable during the execution (the real-time pressure value turns green) and it switches to measure mode and starts the countdown of the waiting time.

  • Page 142: Hart Communicator

    real-time leakage amount = the starting pressure - the real-time pressure. 5) Record the pressure at the end of the test time as the end pressure, and then vent the calibrator to the atmosphere. 6) The final leakage amount = the starting pressure - the ending pressure. 7) During 4), press on the right side of the screen to stop this test, and press to switch between...

  • Page 143: Hart Connection And Search

    on the DD file, the operation methods of different HART devices are quite different, so refer to the operation instructions of the HART device before using the communicator function. Note: During communication with a HART device, the calibrator acts as a master station all the time. To avoid damaging the control system, you must separate the HART device from the control system before connecting the calibrator to HART device.
  • Page 144 indicates that the item is abnormal  Click on the right side of the screen to return to the main interface of the device. To return to the HART communicator again, click in the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 145: System Maintenance

    8. System maintenance 8.1 Device information view  On the system setting interface, select the product information. For details, see Section 4.9 Product information.  When the external pressure module is online, it can also view its related information. 8.2 Diagnostic information In case of any abnormalities of the calibrator there will be a corresponding prompt message, and the message notification center icon on the top status bar will turn red and flash for alarm.
  • Page 146 8.4 Suction filter replacement ①Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove screws 1 and 2 ③Clean or replace the ② Remove the cover ②Remove the cover filter Figure 8- 1 Disassembly of the suction filter The maintenance of the suction filter is as shown in Figure 8-1: 1.

  • Page 147: Replacement Of The Filter At The Air Pressure Output Interface And The O-Ring

    8.5 Replacement of the filter at the air pressure output interface and the O-ring ③After cleaning the filter element, press it back into the connector ①Unscrew the connector ②Push out the stainless steel filter element with a rod with diameter of less than 2.5mm ④Replace the sealing ring Figure 8- 2 Disassembly of air pressure/high-precision/barometric (BP) version pressure connector...
  • Page 148 ③After cleaning the filter element, press it back into the connector ①Unscrew the connector ②Push out the stainless steel filter element with a rod with diameter of less than 2.5mm ④Replace the sealing ring Figure 8- 3 Disassembly of differential pressure connector Maintenance of the pressure connector position as shown in Figure 8-2 and Figure 8-3 above.

  • Page 149: Air Filter Replacement

    4. Retighten the pressure connector to the pressure interface. 5. Maintenance cycle is 3~6 months/time depending on use. Make sure that it is carried out after pressure inside the calibrator is completely drained and the device is shut down. ① Use a cross- 8.6 Air filter replacement head screwdriver to remove screws...
  • Page 150 3. Clean the air filter. 4. Retighten the cover with screws. 5. Maintenance cycle is 3~6 months/time depending on use. Make sure that it is carried out after pressure inside the calibrator is completely drained and the device is shut down.

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