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Read Frequency
Choose this function to count frequency.
Move the power switch
w
to READ then Double Click the
EZ-DIAL knob to get into the Menu. Turn the knob to scroll
through the settings and press the knob to make your selection.
Select FREQ for the FUNCTION and 20KHZ, 10000HZ, 1000HZ
or 2000CPM for the RANGE.
Disconnect all input wires from the devices to be calibrated and
connect the PIE 830 to the output of the device matching
polarity.
The green HZ SYNC LED pulses in synch with the input
frequency.
Signals above the maximum scale are limited by protection
circuitry with “OVER RANGE” flashed on the display and the red
OVERLOAD LED lit.
The PIE 830 measures the input signal and constantly updates
the display with the current reading. Move the EZ-CHECK switch
q
to MAX to see the highest reading and to MIN to see the
lowest reading. Press and hold the knob
e
to clear the MAX and
MIN readings.
T/C
All mA∙ Read V
-
2
3
RTD
Ω
RTD
Ω
6
5
4
+
Source & Read Hz∙ mV
Source V∙ pH
-
+
1
-
Frequency Output Signal
Flowmeter
Flow Sensor
Variable Speed Drive
Controller
Transmitter
830.00
Hz
2 1
+
-
All Frequency
Connections