Practical Instrument Electronics 510B - Manual (Page 2)

Practical Instrument Electronics
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q EZ-CHECK™ Switch
SOURCE: Instantly output two preset RTD
temperatures by moving the EZ-CHECK™ switch to
the
“LO” position or “HI” position. For fast three
point checks select the “DIAL” position. The
PIECAL 510B/511B will remember the last
“DIAL” value, even with the power off.
These values can easily be changed to suit the
calibration requirements.
w SOURCE/OFF Switch
Select “ SOURCE” to output in °C, °F or ohms.
e EZ-DIAL™ KNOB
SOURCE: Turn the knob to adjust the output
level. Turn clockwise to increase the output,
counter clockwise to decrease the output in 0.1°
steps at a time. Push down and turn the
EZ-DIAL knob for faster dialing.
Press and hold the knob for two seconds to store
desired EZ-Check™ HI/LO points in SIMULATE
mode.
Double click the knob to get into the PIECAL
510B/511B Configuration Mode. Use
configuration to select °C or °F, RTD Type (511B
only) and Auto Off On/Off.
Changing Batteries
Low battery is indicated by
“BAT” on the display.
Approximately one to four hours of typical
operation remain before the PIECAL 510B/511B
will automatically turn off. To change the batteries;
remove the optional rubber boot, remove the
battery door from the back of the unit by sliding
the door downward. This allows access to the
battery compartment. Replace with four (4) “AA”
1.5V batteries being careful to check the polarity.
Replace the battery door and replace the boot. All
stored configuration options (RTD Type,
EZ-CHECK Memories, etc., are reset to factory
settings when the batteries are removed.
Note: Alkaline batteries are supplied and
recommended for maximum battery life and
performance.
Basic Operation
3 2 2 - 1
THERMOCOUPLE
CALIBRATOR
J, T, E, K, mV
HI
Pt100 α=385
AUTOMATED
RTD
CALIBRATOR
SOURCE
°C
3W 2W 1W 4W
   
OFF
Push & Hold
to Store
Push & Turn
for
Fast Dialing
Double Click
for Options
SOURCE
HI
SET
LO
MULTIPLE RTD TYPES
RTD SIMULATOR
100.0
(Optional Boot Shown)