Practical Instrument Electronics 820-ELITE - Manual (Page 28)

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RTD Source
Choose this function to provide a simulated RTD signal into
controllers, temperature transmitters, indicators or any input
devices that measure RTD sensors.
Move the power switch w to SOURCE then Double Click the
EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Double Click Menu. Turn the knob
to scroll through the settings and press the knob to make your
selection. Select RTD for the FUNCTION, °F or °C for the UNITS
and RTD (Choose from one of Platinum 100Ω, or 1000Ω, Copper
10Ω or 50Ω, Nickel 120Ω or 110Ω curves). Note: Pt 100Ω 3850
is the most common RTD type.
Disconnect all sensor wires from the devices to be calibrated
and connect the PIE 820-ELITE to the inputs of the device using
2, 3 or 4 wires.
Instantly output your SPAN and ZERO output settings by moving
the EZ-CHECK switch between HI and LO. You may also select
any third output setting (such as mid-range) using the SET
position on the EZ-CHECK switch. The output is adjusted in 0.1°
increments by turning the knob
e . Press and turn the knob for
faster dialing with 10.0° increments.
2, 3 & 4 Wire RTD Connections
SOURCE
HI
SET
LO
OFF
MAX
READ
MIN
READ
OVERLOAD Hz SYNC
Double Click
Menu
Push & Turn
for
Fast Dialing
Push & Hold
to Store/Step
READ
Pt 100
α
=3850 °C
820.0 HI
mA ∙ V ∙ pH ∙ TC ∙ Ω ∙ RTD ∙ Freq ∙ Pressure
Instrument with RTD Input
Controller
Temperature Transmitter
Temperature Indicator
Temperature Trip or Alarm