PIE piecal 334 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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 POWER SWITCH

Select  “mA”  to display and calibrate in milliamps.

Select  “% 4 to 20 mA”  to display and calibrate 

in  percent.  Select  “READ  VDC”   to  read  volts 

DC.  Return  the  slide  switch  to  the 

“OFF”  

position when not in use.

Note:

Percent  mode  can  also  be  used  with  chart 

recorders, valves or current trips that display in 

percent.

100.0% = 20.00 mA

75.0%  = 16.00 mA

50.0%  = 12.00 mA

25.0% =  8.00 mA

0.0%  = 4.00 mA

To convert from Milliamps to Percent:

Percent = (Milliamps - 4) / 0.16

To convert from Percent to Milliamps:

Milliamps = Percent / 6.25 + 4

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 SOURCE / READ / 2 WIRE SWITCH

Select   “SOURCE”   to  output  in  milliamps  or 

percent.

Select  “READ”   for  reading  in  milliamps  or 

percent.

Select  “2 WIRE”  to simulate a 2 Wire Transmitter.

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 EZ-CHECK™ SWITCH

Instantly output 4.00 mA or 20.00 mA by moving 

the  EZ-CHECK™  switch  to  the 

“4.00mA”  / 

“0.0%”   position  or  “20.00mA”  /  “100.0%”

 

position.  For  fast  three  point  checks  select  the 

“DIAL”   position.  The  PIECAL  Model  334  will 

remember the last  “DIAL”  value, even with the 

power o .

Note: The same  “DIAL”  value is stored for both 

mA and %. The recalled value will be displayed 

in the units selected.

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 DIAL KNOB

Turn  the  knob  to  adjust    output  level.  Turn 

clockwise  to  increase  the  output,  counter 

clockwise to decrease the output. 

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 EXTERNAL POWER JACK

 (Not Shown)

When used in conjunction with the optional AC 

Adaptor,  the  external  power  jack  will  eliminate 

the drain on your batteries. This is very handy for 

applications  that  require  extended  use  of  the 

PIECAL Model 334. Please see the section on 

Accessories for ordering information.

Note:  This feature does not charge the batteries, 

it only supplies power to the PIECAL Model 334.

 

CHANGING BATTERIES

Low battery is indicated by  “BAT”  on the display. 

Approximately  one  to  four  hours  of  typical 

operation remain before the 334 will automatically 

turn  o .  To  change  the  batteries;  remove  the 

rubber  boot,  remove  the  battery  door  from  the 

back  of  the  unit  by  sliding  the  door  downward. 

This will allow access to the battery compartment. 

Replace  with  four  (4)  “AA”  1.5V  batteries  being 

careful  to  check  the  polarity.  Place  the  battery 

door  back  on  the  unit  and  replace  the  rubber 

boot.

Note:   Alkaline  batteries  are  supplied  and 

recommended  for  maximum  battery  life  and 

performance.

Basic Operation

Practical Instrument Electronics, Inc.

Available at www.Instrumentation.com 

Summary of Contents for piecal 334

Page 1: ...to check loop response and control settings The PIECAL Model 334 uses any loop power from 2 to 100V DC READ LOOP CURRENT Check controller outputs or measure the milliamp signal anywhere in the loop T...

Page 2: ...displayed in the units selected r DIAL KNOB Turn the knob to adjust output level Turn clockwise to increase the output counter clockwise to decrease the output t EXTERNAL POWER JACK Not Shown When us...

Page 3: ...while the EZ CHECK switch e is in the DIAL position or the current can be set at the xed points of 4 00mA 0 0 or 20 00mA 100 0 with switch e READ mA READ Percent of 4 to 20 mA Choose this function to...

Page 4: ...IECAL Model 334 to the plus input of the device and the black source lead to the minus The PIECAL Model 334 supplies a nominal 24 volts DC at 24 mA to the 2 Wire Transmitter The current passed by the...

Page 5: ...RCE output to full scale supplies a nominal 24V DC to power a 2 Wire Transmitter while simultaneously displaying the 4 to 20 mA output of the transmitter READ MILLIAMPS Select READ milliamps by moving...

Page 6: ...Electronics Inc be liable for any special incidental or consequential damage SETTING UP VALVES When setting up a valve it is important to correctly set the end stops Use the PIECAL Model 334 wo supply...

Page 7: ...dication with nominal 1 hour of operation left Protection against misconnection Over voltage protection to 135 vrms rated for 30 seconds or 240 vrms rated for 15 seconds Display High contrast backlit...

Page 8: ...V at 20 mA Overload Current limit protection 24 mA nominal Loop voltage limits 2 to 100 VDC fuse less protected from reverse polarity connections Battery life 125 hours nominal Voltage Read Range and...

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