PIECAL 520B & 521B

PIECAL 520B & 521B

PIECAL 520B & 521B

Product catalog summary
Overview: The PIECAL 520B and 521B are thermocouple calibrators designed for easy use in various environments, including shops, plants, and fields. They offer compatibility with a wide range of thermocouple types and process instruments, making them versatile tools for calibration tasks.
Key Features:
  • Ease of Use: Connect via a miniature thermocouple jack and use your own connectors or order wire kits for immediate operation.
  • Portability: Optional rubber boot and rugged switch for protection; backlit display for operation in low-light conditions.
  • Thermocouple Compatibility: PIECAL 520B supports one type, while 521B supports multiple types, including J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, G, C, D, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN), and P (Platinel II).
  • Direct Temperature Calibration: Calibrate directly in °C and °F without needing a millivolt source or thermocouple tables.
  • Process Instrument Compatibility: Works with smart transmitters, PLCs, DCS, and multichannel recorders.
  • Design Improvements: Larger digits on backlit display, rugged switches, and easy battery changes.
Specifications:
  • Accuracy: General accuracy is ±(0.015% of Reading + 0.009 mV), with cold junction compensation of ±0.45°F (±0.25 °C).
  • Operating Conditions: Temperature range from -25 to 60 °C (-10 to 140 °F) and relative humidity from 10% to 90% (non-condensing).
  • Power: Operates on four “AA” alkaline batteries with a life of 50 hours; optional NiMh rechargeable battery kit available.
  • Protection: Over-voltage protection up to 60 V dc for 30 seconds.
Accessories and Options:
  • Included accessories: Four “AA” alkaline batteries and a certificate of calibration.
  • Optional accessories: T/C wire kits, rubber boot, carrying case, Ni-MH charger, and magnet strap.
Warranty and Additional Information:
  • Three-year warranty against defects in material and workmanship, excluding batteries.
  • Manufactured in the USA with calibration traceable to NIST.
  • Recommended calibration interval of one year.
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PIECAL 520B & 521B-1

PIECAL 520B & 521B Thermocouple Source With the PIECAL 520B or 521B you can check & calibrate all your thermocouple instruments. Connect via a miniature thermocouple jack on the top end of the source. Use your own thermocouple wire connectors or order one of the wire kits for easy operation out of the box. • Take it into the shop, plant or field Carry it without worry - protect it with an optional rubber boot and rugged, low profile switch. Easy to operate even in the dark areas of the plant with the backlit display. • Source one or fourteen thermocouple types Choose the PIECAL 520B if you have only one type of thermocouple connected to your instruments or the PIECAL 521B if you have multiple types of thermocouples. • Calibrate directly in temperature (°C & °F) Stop carrying around a millivolt source and thermocouple tables. The PIECAL 520B/521B works with the thermocouples you use including types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, G, C, D, L (J-DIN), U (T-DIN) and P (Platinel II). Easily set any value quickly to within 0.1° with the adjustable digital potentiometer “DIAL” plus store any three temperatures for instant recall with the EZ-CHECK™ switch. Or calibrate from -13.000 to +80.000 mV. • Compatible with ALL process instruments No competitor’s calibrator is compatible with as many process instruments! Connect directly to the thermocouple inputs of smart transmitters, PLCs, DCS and multichannel recorders and verify their outputs or displays. Works with older instruments and newer multichannel instruments that switch between input channels. • Evolutionary design PIECAL Calibrators are designed and built by members of the same team that designed and built the calibrators manufactured by Fluke* under the Altek* label. The PIECAL 520B/521B improves upon other brands by including backlit display with larger digits, rugged switches and a battery compartment for fast battery changes. Add an optional rubber boot with tilt stand for extra protection on the plant floor or in the field. * PIECAL Calibrators are not manufactured or distributed by Fluke Corp or Altek Industries Inc, manufacturers of Altek Calibrators. Actual Size (Shown with optional boot) Practical Instrument Electronics

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PIECAL 520B & 521B-2

PIECAL 520B/521B Specifications (Unless otherwise indicated all specifications are rated from a nominal 23°C, 70% RH for 1 year from calibration) General High contrast graphic liquid crystal display. LED backlighting for use in low lit areas. Cold Junction Compensation Millivolt Range Operating Temp. Range Relative Humidity Range 10 % ≤RH≤ 70 % (35 to 60 °C), Non-condensing Size With Boot Weight With Boot ≤ 4 microvolts p-p for frequencies of 10 Hz or below 50 PPM/degree C of range 120 VAC for North America Only; charger, four NiMh batteries, AC & DC cords [Part # 020-0103] Protection against...

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PIECAL 520B & 521B-3

Ordering Information PIECAL 520B (Choose one of the ordering codes below): PIECAL 520B-J PIECAL 520B-G PIECAL 520B-K PIECAL 520B-C PIECAL 520B-T PIECAL 520B-D PIECAL 520B-E PIECAL 520B-N PIECAL 520B-R PIECAL 520B-L PIECAL 520B-S PIECAL 520B-U PIECAL 520B-B PIECAL 520B-P PIECAL 521B: Includes all fourteen T/C Types listed above Connections Simulating thermocouples requires the use of thermocouple or extension grade thermocouple wire. Plug thermocouple wires into the female miniature thermocouple connector mounted in the top end of the housing. The PIECAL 520B/521B has two banana jacks mounted...

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