PIE 820 Elite High Accuracy Multifunction Process Calibrator

Features

• Part number PIE 820-ELITE by PIE Practical Instrument Electronics
  Use it as a milliamp and voltage calibrator
  Milliamp • Voltage • Frequency
  Thermocouples • RTDs • Check Continuity
• Technician friendly operation
  Intuitive EZ-DIAL Double Click Menu makes it easier to setup than other multifunction calibrators. Uses the same menus as the single function PIECAL Evolution Calibrators.
• Use it as a milliamp and voltage calibrator
  Source 0 to 24.00 mA, 0 to 10.25 V dc and -10.00 to 110.00 mV
  Read to 24.00 mA, ±60.00 V dc and and -10.00 to 110.00 mV
  Simulate 2-Wire Transmitters
  Power up transmitters & loops with the built-in 24 V power supply.
  Simplify HART hookups with built-in 250 Ohm resistor
• Calibrate directly in temperature (°C & °F)
  The PIECAL 820 works with the instruments you use.
  Types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, G, C, D, L (J DIN), U (T DIN) and P
  (Platinel II)
  Pt 100 Ohm (3850, 3902, 3916, 3926) & 1000 Ohm (3850)
  Copper 10 & 50 Ohm, Nickel 100 and 120 Ohm
• Checkout flow and vibration systems
  Source & read frequency to 2000 CPM (Counts-Per-Minute), 999.00
  Hz, 9999.9 Hz, 9.9999 kHz & to 20.000 kHz
• Troubleshoot loop & wiring problems
  'Beep' out connections with the built-in continuity checker
• Easy to read
  Turn on the backlight & easily see the display in dark areas of the plant
• Quickly set any three outputs plus automatic stepping & ramping
  Easily set any value quickly with the adjustable "DIAL" plus store any three output settings for instantrecall with the EZ-CHECK™ switch. Choose between 2, 3, 5 & 11 steps to automatically increment the output in 100%, 50%, 25% or 10% of span. Select RAMP to smoothly increase and decrease the output between Zero and Span. Set step/ramp time to match your system from 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 60 seconds.
• Measure temperature sensors, frequency pickups, loop currents and voltage levelsCheck the values of your process sensors. Instantly recall MAX and MIN values to see process variability

• Milliamp Calibrator
  With the 820-Elite you can check, calibrate and measure all your current signal instruments in a 4 to 20 milliamp DC loop. It can be used at any access point in a loop. Source & Read 0.000 to 24.000 mA, simulate a 2-wire transmitter or use the 820-Elite to simultaneously power your 2-wire transmitter and measure its output.
• Voltage Calibrator
  The 820-Elite can check, calibrate and measure all your voltage, millivolt and pH signal instruments in your plant. Source 0.000 to 10.250 V dc, -500.00 to 999.99 mV and -20.000 to 99.999 mV. Use it to check loop power supplies, I/V converters, 1 to 5 Volt signals, and other voltages.
• Frequency Calibrator
  Generate zero crossing square waves to check, calibrate and measure all the frequency signal instruments in your plant. Source and read frequencies from 1 to 2000 CPM (Counts-Per-minute), 0.01 to 999.00 Hz, 0.1 to 9999.9 Hz and 0.001 to 20.000 kHz.
• Thermocouple Calibrator
  The 820-Elite works with the thermocouples you use including types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, G, C, D, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN) and P (Platinel II). Easily set any value quickly to within 0.1° with the adjustable digital potentiometer plus recall any three temperatures for instant recall. Trouble shoot sensor connections and find broken wires or corroded connections.
• RTD, Resistance Calibrator
  With the 820-Elite you can check & calibrate all your RTD instruments and measure RTD sensors. The 820-Elite works with the RTDs you use including Platinum 100 (alpha = 3850, 3902, 3916, 3926) & 1000 (alpha = 3850) Ohm, Copper 10 & 50 Ohm, Nickel 100 and 120 Ohm. Easily set any value quickly to within 0.1° with the adjustable digital potentiometer plus store any three temperatures for instant recall.
• pH Simulator
  Use the pH simulator to verify proper operation of pH devices before you place a probe into a calibrated buffer.
• Continuity Checker
  Use the built-in continuity checker to look at wiring and connections during installation or to locate shorts. Beeps from 0 to 100 Ohms.
• Current Leak Detector
  Measure ground current leakage from faulty wiring, flooded conduit and corrosion bridges to help you decide if there is a wiring problem in the loop.

Advantages of the PIECAL 820 over the Altek 820

• Automatic stepping & ramping
  Setup 2, 3, 5 & 11 steps or continuous ramp from 5 to 60 seconds to match your test procedures
• Larger Display with Backlight
  Easy viewing in dark locations
• More Resistant to Accidental Damage
  Rubber Boot and Stronger Switches
• More Thermocouple &RTD ranges with 0.1° resolution and better accuracy
  Compatible with smart transmitters, multichannel recorders, PLCs and DCSs (the Altek 820 RTD output is not compatible with many smart transmitters and system input cards)
• Smaller & 25% lighter
  Pocket sized and easier to carry
• LED for optical pickups
  LED flashes green in synch with frequency output. Illuminates red for overload conditions.
• Prices
  The Altek 820 costs $2,384.42 - You save $689 and get a better product, along with the promise of a 2 year quibble free warranty.