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R5850 Multifunction Process Calibrator White background 2 YEAR 2 YEAR 2 ANS Transparent background Instruction Manual White 2 YEAR GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing your REED R5850 Multifunction Process Calibrator. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service. Product Quality This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet the stated product specifications.
• Do not use the calibrator if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the calibrator serviced. • Do not operate the calibrator around explosive gas, vapor, or dust. • Disconnect test leads before changing to another measure or source function.
Specifications Measure Function Function Range Resolution Accuracy 50mV: ±(0.02% +10) 500mV: ±(0.02% +5) 50, 500mV, 0.001, 0.01, 30V (upper display): DC Voltage 30V (upper display), 1mV, 0.001V ±(0.02% +2) 50V (lower display) 50V (lower display): ±(0.02% +2) DC Current 20mA at 0 to 24mA 0.001mA ±(0.02% +2) Loop Current...
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Thermocouple Range Resolution Accuracy -148 to 32°F (-100 to 0°C): ±2.16°F (±1.2°C) -148 to 2501.6°F Type K (-100 to 1372°C) 32 to 2501.6°F (0 to 1372°C): ±1.44°F (±0.8°C) -76 to 32°F (-60 to 0°C): ±1.8°F (±1°C) -76 to 2192°F Type J (-60 to 1200°C) 32 to 2192°F (0 to 1200°C): ±1.26°F (±0.7°C)
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RTDs Range Resolution Accuracy Pt100 ±0.72°F (±0.4°C) -328 to 1562°F (2-wire/3-wire) (-200 to 850°C) Pt100 (4-wire) ±0.54°F (±0.3°C) -328 to 482°F (-200 to 250°C): ±0.54°F (±0.3°C) Pt200 (2-wire/3-wire) 482 to 1166°F (250 to 630°C): ±2.88°F (±1.6°C) -328 to 482°F (-200 to 250°C): ±0.36°F (±0.2°C) Pt200 (4-wire) 482 to 1166°F (250 to 630°C):...
Range Resolution Accuracy Pt100-392 (4-wire) ±0.54°F (±0.3°C) Pt100-JIS -328 to 1166°F ±0.9°F (±0.5°C) (2-wire/3-wire) (-200 to 630°C) 0.1°F/°C Pt100-JIS (4-wire) ±0.54°F (±0.3°C) Ni120 (2-wire/3-wire) ±0.54°F (±0.3°C) -112 to 500°F (-80 to 260°C) Ni120 (4-wire) ±0.36°F (±0.2°C) Source Function Function Range Resolution Accuracy 0.001, 0.01mV,...
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Thermocouple Range Resolution Accuracy -328 to -148°F (-200 to -100°C): ±1.08°F (±0.6°C) -328 to 1832°F -148 to 1112°F (-100 to 600°C): Type E (-200 to 1000°C) ±0.9°F (±0.5°C) 1112 to 1832°F (600 to 1000°C): ±0.72°F (±0.4°C) -328 to -148°F (-200 to -100°C): ±1.08°F (±0.6°C) -148 to 752°F (-100 to 400°C): ±0.9°F (±0.5°C)
Thermocouple Range Resolution Accuracy -328 to -148°F (-200 to -100°C): ±0.9°F (±0.5°C) -328 to 1472°F Type XK (-200 to 800°C) -148 to 1472°F (-100 to 800°C): ±1.08°F (±0.6°C) 0.1°F/°C 32 to 1472°F (0 to 800°C): ±2.16°F (±1.2°C) 32 to 4532°F Type BP (0 to 2500°C) 1472 to 4532°F (800 to 2500°C):...
Function Specifications Ramp Functions: Source functions: Voltage, Current, Resistance, Frequency, Temperature Ramps: Slow ramp, fast ramp, 25% step-ramp Loop Power Function: Voltage: 24V Accuracy: 10% Maximum current: 22mA, short circuit protected Step Functions: Source functions: Voltage, Current, Resistance, Frequency, Temperature Steps: 25% of range, 100% of range General Specifications Display:...
Instrument Description 1. USB-C charging, communication and pressure module terminal 5. Terminals for measurement/output of V, mV, Hz, Ω, RTD 4. Terminals for 3/4-wire measurement of current output and resistance/RTD 5. Terminals for current measurement or SIM output 6. TC measurement/output terminal 8.
Buttons No. Symbol Description Power ON/OFF MEAS Switch the function of lower screen to measurement mode. Select measurement or output function of TC in lower screen. Continuously press this button to switch between different thermocouple types. SOURCE Switch the functions of lower screen to output mode. When the lower screen is in output mode, press to recall and output 100% 100% value of the preset range.
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No. Symbol Description DOWN Button UP Button, used to revise the output value. RIGHT Button Exit button SETUP Setup button, hold to enter the setup interface of system parameter. When the lower screen is in output mode, continuously press to RANGE switch the range for current range.
Operating Instructions Power ON/OFF To turn the meter ON, press and hold the button for approximately 4 seconds. To turn the meter OFF, press and hold the button for 2 seconds. Setup Mode When the meter is powered ON, press and hold the SETUP button for 2 seconds to enter the Setup Mode.
Adjust the LCD Brightness Level Press the buttons to set the display's brightness level between 10 and 100%. Brightness level can also be adjusted in 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100% increments by simply pressing the button. Press the buttons to confirm selection and skip to the next applicable parameter.
Measurement Modes Millivolt Measurement (Upper Display) Press the V mA LOOP button to select millivolt measurement. LOOP should not be activated. Connect the leads as shown below and connect the tips to the equipment being tested. The LCD will display the reading. Millivolt Measurement (Lower Display) If the meter is in output mode (SOURCE), press the MEAS button to switch to measurement mode.
Voltage Measurement (Upper Display) Press the V mA LOOP button to select voltage measurement. Connect the leads as shown below and connect the tips to the equipment being tested. The LCD will display the reading. Voltage Measurement (Lower Display) If the meter is in output mode (SOURCE), press the MEAS button to switch to measurement mode.
MilliAmp Measurement (Upper Display) Press the V mA LOOP button to select milliamp measurement. Connect the leads as shown below and connect the tips to the equipment being tested. The LCD will display the reading. MilliAmp Measurement (Lower Display) If the meter is in output mode (SOURCE), press the MEAS button to switch to measurement mode.
Current Measurement with Loop Power (Upper Display) The loop power function activates a 24V supply in series with the current measuring circuit, allowing users to test a transmitter when it is disconnected from plant wiring. Press the V mA LOOP button to select loop measurement. Connect the leads as shown below and connect the tips to the equipment being tested.
Resistance Measurement (Lower Display) If the meter is in output mode (SOURCE), press the MEAS button to switch to measurement mode. Ω Press the Hz button to select 2, 3 or 4-wire resistance measurement. Lower display resistance measurement supports the following 2, 3 or 4-wire connections.
Frequency Measurement (Lower Display) If the meter is in output mode (SOURCE), press the MEAS button to switch to measurement mode. Ω Press the Hz button to select frequency measurement (Hz). Connect the leads as shown below and connect the tips to the equipment being tested.
Switch Quantity Measurement (Lower Display) If the meter is in output mode (SOURCE), press the MEAS button to switch to measurement mode. Press the PULSE button to select switch quantity measurement. Connect the leads as shown below and connect the tips to the equipment being tested.
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Positive Lead (H) Positive Lead Negative Lead Color Type Specified Range Material Material ANSI* IEC** Platinum (13% Rhodium) -4 to 3182°F Black Orange Platinum (-20 to 1750°C) Platinum (10% Rhodium) -328 to 1652°F Iron (-200 to 900°C) Constantan -328 to 752°F Copper (-200 to 400°C) *American National Standards Institute (ANSI) device negative lead (L) is always red.
RTD Measurement RTD Types Accepted α RTD Type Material Range Ice Point (R θ -328 to 1166°F Pt100 (3926) 0.003926Ω/°C (-200 to 630°C) 100Ω Platinum -328 to 1472°F Pt100 (385) 0.00385Ω/°C (-200 to 800°C) -112 to 500°F Ni120 (672) 120Ω Nickel 0.00672Ω/°C (-80 to 260°C)
Source Modes (Lower Display) Millivolt Output If the meter is in measurement mode (MEASURE), press the SOURCE button to switch to source mode. Press the V mA button to select millivolt output. Connect the leads as shown below and connect the tips to the equipment being tested.
Sourcing 4 to 20mA If the meter is in measurement mode (MEASURE), press the SOURCE button to switch to source mode. Press the V mA button to select milliamp output. Connect the leads as shown below and connect the tips to the equipment being tested.
If the meter displays "ExI HI", the excitation current from the device under test exceeds the limits of the R5850. If the meter displays "Exl LO", the excitation current from the device under test is below the limits of the R5850. continued... GlobalTestSupply www.
Frequency Output If the meter is in measurement mode (MEASURE), press the SOURCE button to switch to source mode. Ω Press the Hz button to select frequency output (Hz). Connect the leads as shown below and connect the tips to the equipment being tested.
Press the RANGE button to select between the default 100Hz, 1 and 10kHz ranges. To manually adjust the selected ranges, press the buttons to toggle through the adjustable output values and press buttons to adjust the activated output value. Press the SETUP button to set the number of pulses. Press the buttons to toggle through the adjustable values.
Thermocouple Output The meter supports simulating temperature output of following thermocouples: R, S, K, E, J, T, N, B, L, U, XK and BP. If the meter is in measurement mode (MEASURE), press the SOURCE button to switch to source mode. Press the TC button to select the applicable thermocouple output.
Note: If the meter displays "ExI HI", the excitation current from the device under test exceeds the limits of the R5850. If the meter displays "Exl LO", the excitation current from the device under test is below the limits of the R5850.
Stepping the Output Stepping operation and percentage display can be used after the values of 0% and 100% are set. Some values of the meter have been set by default and are listed below. Output Function 0% Value 100% Value Voltage Millivolt 100mV...
Note: Press any key to exit the ramping output function. Remote Control Commands The R5850 offers the ability to control the calibrator remotely from a PC running a terminal emulator program. The remote control commands give access to all capabilities of the calibrator with the exception of pressure measurement.
Charging the Battery Connect the R5850 into a wall outlet using the included wall charger with USB-C cable to charge the Ni-MH battery. Charge the meter until the battery indicator appears full and remove the charging cable when completed. Applications •...
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
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