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ASHCROFT ATE-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
The information in this manual pertains to Ashcroft ATE-2 Hand
Held Calibrators; referred to as the HHC or ATE-2. This manual
also covers sensing modules used with the HHC; referred to as
AM2 modules.
This manual provides the following information:
• Precautions, Warnings and Safety Instructions
• Product Specifications
• Basic Maintenance
• Verification and Test Procedures
• Programming Instructions
• Calibration and Adjustment Procedures
• Accessories and Replaceable Parts
The ATE-2 is intended to perform the following functions
• Display one or two high accuracy pressure and/or tempera-
ture measurements
• Display one DC voltage or current value
• Record datalogs of the displayed measurements (up to
16,000 records on internal memory organized in up to 64
datalogs)
• Transfer datalogs to an onboard SD memory card
• Communicate directly to a PC via USB connection
• Allow for accurate measurement of various pressure and
temperature ranges by use of interchangeable Quick-Select
modules
• Allow for field recalibration of base unit and pressure
modules.
• Provide power to devices from an internal 24Vdc loop supply
(non-I.S. only)
Terms used in this manual
• HHC or Base Unit refers to the Model ATE-2 Hand held Cali-
brator Base Unit
• Capacitive Module refers to Model AM2-1 low pressure
sensor module
• Piezo Module or Piezoresistive Module refers to Model
AM2-2 high pressure sensor module ( Note the 10K psi
range, only, uses a Polysilicon thin film sensor)
• Quick-Select Module refers to any pressure or temperature
module model noted above
All Ashcroft Products and Parts carry a warranty against defec-
tive material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of shipment. (See complete policy, page 81.)
Information provided in this document is for the use of qualified
personnel only. Do not perform tests or calibrations described in
this manual unless you are qualified to do so.
Use the ATE-2 calibrator only as described in the user manual,
supplements and appendices.
TERMS IN THIS MANUAL
SECTION 1.0
WARNINGS
WARRANTY INFORMATION
WHEN YOU SEE THESE SYMBOLS
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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