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PIE 520B
Single Thermocouple Type Calibrator

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Datasheet 1.68 MB PDF
Manual 923 KB PDF
Comparison Sheet 1.58 MB PDF
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  • Accuracy ±(0.015% of mV Setting + 0.009mV)
  • Calibrate in temperature for your T/C type
  • Adjustable temperature output in selectable 1°C or 1°F steps
  • Select from Types J, K, E, T, R, S, B, N, G, C, D, L, U and P
  • Typical accuracy of ±0.35°C (0.5°) for Type K
  • EZ-Dial knob easily adjust output by °C or °F with 1.0° resolution
  • Three position EZ-Check switch for 0% and 100% span adjustments
  • Uses standard "AA" Alkaline Batteries
  • Superior battery life of 45 hours under typical continuous usage
  • Easy access to battery compartment
  • Lightweight and Rugged with a Solid Feel
  • Small and tough
  • Protected to 60V
 

The PIE 520B Thermocouple Simulator simulates a dedicated standard thermocouple curve over the entire industrial temperature range. The PIE 520B provides precise temperatures for inputs to all types of instruments such as transmitters, recorders, controllers, alarms, data acquisition, and computer systems. PIECAL 520B is cold-junction compensated for changes in ambient temperature. The PIE 520/B offers the highest performance and functions in its class by exceeding the accuracy and functions of many higher priced thermocouple calibrators.

The low cost PIE Model 520B is an “easy as PIE” to use thermocouple source for checkout and calibration of all thermocouple instruments in the field, shop or control room.

Easy to use
With the PIECAL 520B  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.

Calibrate directly in temperature (°C & °F)
Stop carrying around a millivolt source and thermocouple tables. The PIE 520B 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
The PIE 520B 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.

 
Range & Accuracy
T/C Degrees °C Degrees °F T/C
Material
Range Accuracy Range Accuracy
J -200.0 to -180.0 ±0.5° -346.0 to -292.0 ±0.9° +Iron
-Connstantan
-180.0 to -50.0 ±0.4° -292.0 to -58.0 ±0.7°
-50.0 to 500.0 ±0.3° -58.0 to 932.0 ±0.5°
500.0 to 1200.0 ±0.4° 932.0 to 2192.0 ±0.7°
K -230.0 to -100.0 ±0.8° -382.0 to -148.0 ±1.4° + Chromel
-Alumel
-100.0 to 1050.0 ±0.4° -148.0 to 1922.0 ±0.7°
1050.0 to 1371.1 ±0.5° 1922.0 to 2500.0 ±0.9°
E -260.0 to -200.0 ±1.2° -436.0 to -328.0 ±2.2° +Copper
-Constantan
-200.0 to -50.0 ±0.7° -328.0 to -58.0 ±1.3°
-50.0 to 0.0 ±0.4° -58.0 to 32.0 ±0.7°
0.0 to 400.0 ±0.3° 32.0 to 752.0 ±0.5°
R -13.3 to 250.0 ±1.4° -1.0 to 482.0 ±2.5° +Pt/13Rh
-Platinum
250.0 to 750.0 ±0.8° 482.0 to 1382.0 ±1.4°
750.0 to 1600.0 ±0.7° 1382.0 to 2192.0 ±1.3°
1600.0 to 1767.8 ±0.8° 2192.0 to 3214.0 ±1.4°
S -18.3 to 100.0 ±1.4° -1.0 to 212.0 ±2.5° +Pt/10Rh
-Platinum
100.0 to 400.0 ±1.0° 212.0 to 752.0 ±1.8°
400.0 to 1700.0 ±0.8° 752.0 to 3092.0 ±1.4°
1700.0 to 1767.8 ±0.9° 3092.0 to 3214.0 ±1.6°
B 315.6 to 550.0 ±2.0° 600 to 1022.0 ±3.6° +Pt/30Rh
-Pt/6Rh
550.0 to 900.0 ±1.3° 1022.0 to 1652.0 ±2.5°
900.0 to 1150.0 ±0.9° 1652.0 to 2102.0 ±1.6°
1150.0 to 1820.0 ±0.8° 2102.0 to 3308.0 ±1.5°
N -230.0 to -180.0 ±1.2° -382.0 to -292.0 ±2.2° +Nicrosil
-Nisil
-180.0 to -50.0 ±0.7° -292.0 to -58.0 ±1.3°
-50.0 to 1100.0 ±0.4° -58.0 to 2012.0 ±0.7°
1100.0 to 1300.0 ±0.5° 2012.0 to 2372.0 ±0.9°
G (W) 100.0 to 150.0 ±1.4° 212.0 to 302.0 ±2.5° +Tungsten
-W26/Re
150.0 to 400.0 ±1.0° 302.0 to 752.0 ±1.8°
400.0 to 1700.0 ±0.6° 752.0 to 3092.0 ±1.1°
1700.0 to 2320.0 ±0.9° 3092.0 to 4208.0 ±1.6°
C (W5) -1.1 to 1500 ±0.7° 30.0 to 2372.0 ±1.3° +W5/Re
-W26/Re
1500 to 1900 ±0.8° 2372.0 to 3452.0 ±1.4°
1900.0 to 2100.0 ±0.9° 3452.0 to 3812.0 ±1.6°
2100.0 to 2320.0 ±1.1° 3812.0 to 4208.0 ±2.0°
D -1.0 to 50.0 ±0.8° 30.0 to 122.0 ±1.4° +W3/Re
-W25/Re
50.0 to 1400.0 ±0.6° 122.0 to 2552.0 ±1.3°
1400.0 to 1800.0 ±0.7° 2552.0 to 3272.0 ±1.3°
1800.0 to 2320.0 ±1.1° 3272.0 to 4208.0 ±2.0°
P -217.8 to -150.0 ±0.8° -360.0 to -238.0 ±1.4° +Pd55/Pt31/Au14
-Au65/Pd35
-150.0 to -50.0 ±0.6° -238.0 to -58.0 ±1.1°
-50.0 to 1000.0 ±0.4° -58.0 to 1832.0 ±0.7°
1000.0 to 1395.0 ±0.5° 1832.0 to 2543.0 ±0.9°
L
J-DIN
-200.0 to -50.0 ±0.4° -328.0 to -58.0 ±0.7° +Iron
-Connstantan
-50.0 to 500.0 ±0.3° -58.0 to 932.0 ±0.5°
500.0 to 750.0 ±0.4° 932.0 to 1382.0 ±0.7°
U
T-DIN
-200.0 to -75.0 ±0.5° -328.0 to -103.0 ±0.9° +Copper
-Constantan
-75.0 to 100.0 ±0.4° -103.0 to 212.0 ±0.7°
100.0 to 600.0 ±0.3° 212.0 to 1112.0 ±0.5°
 
Specifications
Accuracy ±(0.015% of Reading + 0.009 mV)
Cold Junction Compensation ± 0.45°F (±0.25°C)
Millivolt Range -13.000 to 80.000 mV
Operating Temp. Range -25 to 60°C (-10 to 140°F)
Relative Humidity Range 10 % ≤RH ≤90 % (0 to 35 °C), Non-condensing
10 % ≤RH≤ 70 % (35 to 60 °C), Non-condensing
Batteries Four "AA" Alkaline 1.5V (LR6)
Battery Life 50 Hours; Low Battery indication with 1 hour life left
Optional NiMh
Rechargeable battery kit
120 VAC for NA Only; charger, four NiMh batteries, AC & DC cords
Protection against
misconnection
Over-voltage protection to 60 V dc (rated for 30 seconds)
Display High contrast graphic liquid crystal display.
LED backlighting for use in low lit areas.
Size
(LxWxH)
Unit only 4.96 x 2.73 x 1.79 in (126 x 69 x 45 mm)
With Boot 10 % ≤RH≤ 70 % (35 to 60 °C), Non-condensing
Weight Unit only 8.4 ounces, 0.24 kg (including batteries)
With Boot 11 ounces, 0.32 kg (including batteries)
 
Ordering Information
Model Description Buy Online Price
Please Specify Thermocouple (T/C) Type when Ordering
520BPIE PIE 520B Single Thermocouple Type Calibrator Buy Now Sale $510.95
(Reg. $569.00)
520BEW PIE 520BEW Single Thermocouple Type Calibrator with 6 year Extended Warranty Buy Now Sale $714.95
(Reg. $769.00)
520BRW PIE 520BRW Single Thermocouple Type Calibrator with 8/ Buy Now Sale $714.95
(Reg. $769.00)
Included Accessories
  • 4 - AA Alkaline Batteries
  • 1 - Certificate of NIST Certification
  • 1 - Evolution mV Wire Kit (1 Red & 1 Black Leads w/ Retractable Shield Banana Plugs & Alligator Clips)
Included
Optional Accessories
0200103 PIE 020-0103 NiMh Charger with 4 "AA" Batteries (120V, 60Hz) Buy Now Sale $55.95
(Reg. $60.00)
0200202 PIE 020-0202 T/C - J, T, E, K Mini-plug with stranded wire lead kits Buy Now Sale $69.95
(Reg. $75.00)
0200203 PIE 020-0203 T/C - B, R/S, N Mini-plug with stranded wire lead kits Buy Now Sale $69.95
(Reg. $75.00)
0200210J PIE 020-0210-J Type J Mini thermocouple plug with stranded thermocouple wire.  Buy Now Sale $18.60
(Reg. $20.00)
0200210T PIE 020-0210-T Type T Mini thermocouple plug with stranded thermocouple wire.  Buy Now Sale $18.60
(Reg. $20.00)
0200210E PIE 020-0210-E Type E Mini thermocouple plug with stranded thermocouple wire.  Buy Now Sale $18.60
(Reg. $20.00)
0200210K PIE 020-0210-K Type K Mini thermocouple plug with stranded thermocouple wire.  Buy Now Sale $18.60
(Reg. $20.00)
0200210B PIE 020-0210-B Type B Mini thermocouple plug with stranded thermocouple wire.  Buy Now Sale $18.60
(Reg. $20.00)
0200210R PIE 020-0210-R Type R Mini thermocouple plug with stranded thermocouple wire.  Buy Now Sale $18.60
(Reg. $20.00)
0200210S PIE 020-0210-S Type S Mini thermocouple plug with stranded thermocouple wire.  Buy Now Sale $18.60
(Reg. $20.00)
0200210N PIE 020-0210-N Type N Mini thermocouple plug with stranded thermocouple wire.  Buy Now Sale $18.60
(Reg. $20.00)
0200205 PIE 020-0205 Carrying case with PIE Logo for all RTCD and y/C RTD Models Buy Now Sale $46.95
(Reg. $50.00)
0200207 PIE 020-0207 Evolution mV Wire Kit with 1 Red & 1 Black Lead w/ Retractable Shield Banana Plugs & Alligator Clips Buy Now Sale $32.95
(Reg. $35.00)
0200209 PIE 020-0209 Rubber Boot with tilt stand for Evolution products Buy Now Sale $46.95
(Reg. $50.00)
 

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