Note:
The calibrator simulates a 2-wire RTD. To connect 3- or 4-wire
transmitter, use stacking cables, as shown in Figure 15.
4.9-1 Custom RTD
A custom curve-fit PRT may be entered into the calibrator for
sourcing and measuring. To do so follow these steps:
1.
Switch to lower display. Select RTD and set sensor type to
CUSTOM.
2.
Enter the RTD custom setup main menu, and select [SET
CUSTOM].
3.
Using the keypad, enter the values that the calibrator
prompts for: minimum temperature, maximum
temperature, R0, and the values for each of the
temperature coefficients.
The custom function uses the Calendar-Van Dusen equation for
outputting and measuring custom RTDs. The coefficient C is only
used for temperatures below 0°C. Only A and B coefficients are
needed for the range above 0°C, so coefficient C should be set
to 0. The R0 is the resistance of the probe at 0°C. The
coefficients for PT385, PT3926, and PT3616 are shown in Table 4
below.
Table 4. RTD Coefficients
RTD
Range(°C) R0
Coefficient A
Coefficient B
Coefficient C
PT385
-260 - 0
100
3.9083x10-3
-5.775x10-7
-4.183x10-12
PT385
0 - 630
100
3.9083x10-3
-5.775x10-7
---
PT3926
Below 0
100
3.9848x10-3
-5.87x10-7
-4x10-12
PT3926
Above 0
100
3.9848x10-3
-5.87x10-7
---
PT3916
Below 0
100
3.9692x10-3
-5.8495x10-7
-4.2325x10-12
PT3916
Above 0
100
3.9692x10-3
-5.8495x10-7
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