Series
65-120 Portable Pneumatic Calibrator
Clear,
Accurate Readout
Sharply defined graduations, a
45" scale length over two pointer revolutions, and a knife-edge
pointer facilitate précis readouts. A computer-assisted plotter marks
calibration points and the graduations between them on each dial.
Engineered
for Performance
The gauge housing is heavy cast
aluminum with a tempered glass dial cover. A built-in pressure-relief
valve has a dumping capacity, which protects the case against
overpressures to 10 times the maximum pressure rating. A separate
pressure-relief valve protects the capsule mechanism. The gauge is
mounted inside the carrying case on rubber-padded shock mounts. The
carrying case is constructed of strong but lightweight molded ABS that
flexes to absorb shock from impact.
Com
pact, Built for On-site Service
The
W&T Portable Pneumatic Calibrator weighs only 20 Ib and is only
slightly larger than an attaché case. The easy portability, simple
set-up, and the versatile capabilities of this unit extend its
usefulness for service in the field. Its portability saves the time and
expense of shop calibration.
An
Extra Measure of Accuracy
All W&T Portable Pneumatic Calibrator are subject to rigorous and
extensive testing. Each has to perform at better than the rated accuracy
0.066% of full scale to be accepted. It's accurate enough to double as a
shop standard.
Calibration
Traceable to NIST.
Calibration
is with primary standards, which are directly traceable to the National
Institute of Standards and Technology.
DESIGN
and CONSTRUCTION
The Series 65-120 Portable
Pneumatic calibrator is a Pressure-Vacuum test stand wholly contained in
a carrying case. The front panel accommodates the precision pressure
gauge, all pressure connections, two air-regulator controls, and a
selector valve. With the selector valve, three different test pressures
can be applied individually to the gauge. A fourth selector setting
vents the gauge to atmosphere.
The precision pressure gauge has
a Ni-Span C®, capsule-type pressure element, which gives excellent
temperature stability and speed of response. An almost frictionless
mechanical linkage amplifies capsule movement and transmits it to the
pointer. Although highly sensitive and accurate, the mechanism is built
to withstand the handling normally associated with on-site calibration
of pneumatic instrumentation.
A filter on the air supply keeps
oil and moisture out. Two regulators apply known pressures to the
devices under test. The connection block has 1/8 inch
female-pipe-threaded connections. Small gauges can be threaded directly
into the block; or as with larger instruments, connected by flexible
tubing.
The standard scale contains two
sets of calibrations: -100 to 0 to 850 inches of water and -3.6 to 0 to
30.6 psi. Other ranges and units of calibration (from min. 0-4.5 psi to
max. 0-100 psi) are available.
The W&T Portable Calibrator
eliminates the need for special arrangements or external controls. The
carrying case has a compartment for adapters, tubing, and other
accessories; the case cover is easily removed. Complete information on
the use of the calibrator is given in an instruction book. A schematic
flow diagram on the panel shows the calibrator's connections at a
glance.
Simplest use of the calibrator
is to carry it to an on-stream gauge, indicator, or recorder.
Calibration of such instruments can be quickly checked by making simple
connections without taking the instrument out of service. Also, the
calibrator can simulate the set and process-variable signals to a
pneumatic control device and check its output. These three pressures can
be read out and checked in any order and in rapid sequence. By
evacuating the calibrator, absolute pressure measurements can be made.