Ashcroft ATE-100 Handheld LCD Digital Calibrator - Manual (Page 74)

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Revision 4.6 3/2004
APPENDIX C - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS*
BASE UNIT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
7.88 in. (L) x 4.24 in. (W) x 3.25 in. (H)
Weight
Max. 2.2 lbs. w/2 pressure modules installed
Case Material
High impact ABS
Sensor Module Capacity
2 bays for GQS “Quick Select ® ” sensor modules
Display
2 line LCD, 0.037 in. height per line. Can display
simultaneous readings from 2 modules
Electrical Connection
Miniature recessed banana jacks (one set of test
leads provided with each base unit)
BASE UNIT OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temperature Range
Standard: 32° to 120°F
Optional: –4 to 120°F
Storage Temperature
–4° to 158°F
Update Rate
130 ms (nominal) with one sensor installed
Resolution
±0.002% of span, 60,000 count (max)
Warm-Up
5 minutes for rated accuracy
Damping (Measurement Averaging)
Programmable averaging from zero through 16
consecutive readings
Electrical Measurements
0-50 mA or 0-30 Vdc
Input (volts) Accuracy
0/10 Vdc ±0.025% FS
0/30 Vdc ±0.10% FS
0/20mA ±0.03% FS
0/50mA ±0.05% FS
Auto Ranging 10/30 Vdc and 20/50mA
Temperature Effect Electrical Measurement
±.001% of Span per °F over compensated range
Serial Interface
Type: RS-232
Baud Rate: 300, 1200, 2400 or 9600 selectable
Field Calibration
Both Quick Select pressure modules and base unit
electronics can be calibrated in the field via prompted
keypad commands
Options
Datalogging with Hi-Lo Relay Feature – Datalogging
manually or automatically stores up to 715 mea-
sured values for upload to PC. Includes upload utility
software. Hi-Lo relay feature allows programming of
setpoints for activation of alarms or control valves.
(Hi-Lo not available with FM approval.)
Enhanced LCD – For –4 to 120°F operating range
FM Approval – Class 1, Div. 1, Groups A,B,C & D
(Not available with CE Mark)
CE Mark – EMI/RFI immunity rating (not available
with FM approval)
Power Requirements
Standard: (2) 9Vdc Alkaline Batteries (provides up
to 30 hours operation per set)
Optional: 110 or 220 Vac transformer to power
calibrator from line power
Certification
N.I.S.T. Traceable certification document provided for
base display unit and sensor modules
PRESSURE SENSOR MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
GQS-1
Pressure Types
Gauge, differential & compound
Available Ranges
(See Chart)
Available Accuracies
±0.06 (0/2-0/200 in. H
2
O), ±0.07 (0/0.25-0/1 in.
H
2
O) or 0.1% of Span
Compensated Temperature Range
20°F to 120°F
Temperature Effect
±.004% of Span per °F over compensated range
(from reference temperature range of 70° ±3°)
Repeatability
±0.01% of span (range 0/1 in. H
2
O or higher)
±0.02% of span (ranges below 0/1 in. H
2
O)
Sensitivity
±0.002% of span (typical)
Media Compatibility
Clean, dry, non-conductive, non-corrosive gas
Under/Overpressure Capability
–15 to 50 psi
Maximum Static (line) Pressure
100 psi
Process Connection
Standard: 1 /
8
NPT female
Optional: G 1 /
8
British standard
Other Options
FM Approved (for use with FM approved base unit)
CE Mark (for use with CE Mark rated base unit)
GQS-2
Pressure Types
Gauge, absolute, compound & vacuum
Available Ranges
(See Chart)
Available Accuracies
±0.025, 0.05 or 0.1 % of Span (±0.025 & 0.05% not
available on 0/10,000 psi range)
Compensated Temperature Range
20°F to 120°F
Temperature Effect
Standard: ±.004% of Span per °F over the compen-
sated range (from reference temperature of 70° ±3°)
Optional: No additional error due to temperature over
the compensated range
Repeatability
±0.01% of span
Sensitivity
±0.002% of span (typical)
Media Compatibility
0/5 psi range only: Clean, dry, non-conductive, non-
corrosive gas
0/10-0/10,000 psi ranges: Any medium compatible
with 316 SS.
Optional: Cleaned for Oxygen Service
(0/10-0/10,000 psi ranges only)
Overpressure Capability
200% for ranges up to 1000 psi
150% for ranges over 1000 psi
Process Connection
Standard: 1 /
8
NPT female
Optional: 1 /
8
NPT female with flush port
(ranges 10 psi and over)
G 1 /
8
British standard
G 1 /
8
British standard with flush port
(ranges 10 psi and over)
Welded VCR fitting with standard
finish
Other Options
FM Approved (for use with FM approved base unit)
CE Mark (for use with CE Mark rated base unit)
TEMPERATURE INTERFACE MODULES
GQS-RT Series (RTD)
GQS-RT1 and GQS-RT2 interface modules allow
the PTE-1 to measure temperature with an RTD
GQS-RT1: Accommodates Pt100, Ni120, Cu10 and
other common 2, 3 or 4 wire probes with resis-
tance outputs of 400 ohms or less.
GQS-RT2: Accommodates Pt1000 and other
common 2, 3 or 4 wire probes with resistance
outputs of 4000 ohms or less.
Selectable Units of Measure
°C, °F, °K, °R and ohms
Input Receptacle
Accepts TA4F type RTD connector
RTD Probes
Pt-100 probes, 6˝ or 12˝ length, with or without
handle. DIN Class A accuracy. Includes mating
TA4F connector.
Options
FM approved (for use with FM approved base unit)
(CE) not available
GQS-TC1 (Thermocouple)
Compatibility
Programmed to provide direct temperature
readout from types J, K, T, E, R, S, B & N ther-
mocouples or direct millivolt readout from any
thermocouple.
Reference Junction
Automatic internal or manual external
Resolution
Automatic or manually selectable, up to .01°
Units of Measure
Selectable; °C, °F, °K, °R and millivolts
Receptacle
Accepts “miniature thermocouple connector”,
Omega ® type SMP
Options
FM approved (for use with FM approved base unit)
(CE) not available
ACCESSORIES
110Vac/60 Hz ac Adapter
220Vac/50 Hz ac Adapter
Contoured protective case
Soft carrying case
Hard carrying case
LPSIIa External 24vdc Loop Power Supply – to
power transducers and pressure switch test circuit
SM-1 Voltage Adapter – provides ability to check
“live” pressure switches
*Specifications subject to change without notice