Additel 222A
Additel 222A
ADT22XA Series
Users Manual
Version: 1303V01
© 2011 Additel Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS
ADT22XA Series Calibrators ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Standard Accessories and Optional Accessories.............................................................................................. 5
3.1 Standard Accessories ................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Cautions............................................................................................................................................................... 7
5. Technical Index ................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Working Environment .................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Storage Environment ................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Electrical Parameters ................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.4 Technical Parameters ................................................................................................................................................... 8
6. Summary ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
7. Structure and Functions .................................................................................................................................. 19
7.1 Basic Structure ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Introduction of Jacks Function ................................................................................................................................... 20
7.3 Key Functions ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
8. Basic Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 24
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8.1 Basic Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 24
8.2 Measuring .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
8.2.1 Millivolts Measurement ........................................................................................................................................ 25
8.2.2 Volts Measurement ............................................................................................................................................... 25
8.2.3 Frequency Measurement ...................................................................................................................................... 26
8.2.4 Pulse Counting ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
8.2.5 Resistance Measurement ...................................................................................................................................... 27
8.2.6 Limit Switch Test ................................................................................................................................................... 28
8.2.7 Current Measurement .......................................................................................................................................... 28
8.2.8 Pressure Measurement (when pressure module is connected) ........................................................................... 29
8.2.9 Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature) ....................................................................................................... 30
8.2.10 RTD Measurement (Temperature) ...................................................................................................................... 32
8.3 Sourcing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
8.3.1 Changing the source value .................................................................................................................................... 33
8.3.2 Fine tuning the source value ................................................................................................................................. 33
8.3.3 Reset the source value .......................................................................................................................................... 34
8.3.4 Stepping the source value ..................................................................................................................................... 34
8.3.5 Ramping the source value ..................................................................................................................................... 37
8.3.6 Millivolts Source .................................................................................................................................................... 39
8.3.7 Volts Source .......................................................................................................................................................... 39
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8.3.8 Frequency Source.................................................................................................................................................. 40
8.3.9 Pulse Source .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
8.3.10 Resistance Simulation ......................................................................................................................................... 41
8.3.11 Current Source .................................................................................................................................................... 41
8.3.12 Pressure source (only available for pressure module) ........................................................................................ 42
8.3.13 Thermocouples Simulation ................................................................................................................................. 43
8.3.14 RTD Simulation .................................................................................................................................................... 43
8.4 Capture the snapshot ................................................................................................................................................. 44
9. Setup .................................................................................................................................................................. 45
9.1 RS‐232 Interface ......................................................................................................................................................... 45
9.2 Snapshot Management .............................................................................................................................................. 45
9.3 Date and Time ............................................................................................................................................................ 46
9.4 Utilities ....................................................................................................................................................................... 46
9.4.1 Scientific Calculator ............................................................................................................................................... 46
9.4.2 Simulate Transmitter ............................................................................................................................................. 47
9.4.3 Custom RTDs Library ............................................................................................................................................. 49
9.4.4 Thermal Calculator ................................................................................................................................................ 51
9.4.5 Pressure Leak Test (when pressure module is connected) ................................................................................... 51
9.4.6 Unit Converters (Temperature, Pressure, Mass Flow and Volume Flow) .............................................................. 52
9.5 System Settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
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9.5.1 Alarm Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 52
9.5.2 Screen Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
9.5.3 Auto Power Off ..................................................................................................................................................... 53
9.5.4 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................ 53
9.5.5 Restore Factory Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 53
9.6 System Calibration ..................................................................................................................................................... 53
9.7 24V dc Loop Power .................................................................................................................................................... 54
9.8 Display Language ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
9.9 Help Guide ................................................................................................................................................................. 54
10. Task and AsCal ................................................................................................................................................ 55
10.1 What is the AsCal? ................................................................................................................................................... 55
10.2 Creating a new Task ................................................................................................................................................. 57
10.3 Delete/Erase Tasks ................................................................................................................................................... 59
10.4 Select a Task to Be Calibrated .................................................................................................................................. 60
10.5 Viewing the Task Results .......................................................................................................................................... 66
11. HART Communication (only HART is available) .......................................................................................... 67
11.1 Brief and note .......................................................................................................................................................... 67
11.2 Connect to a HART Device ....................................................................................................................................... 68
11.3 HART Process Variables Update ............................................................................................................................... 70
11.4 HART Diagnostics and Service .................................................................................................................................. 71
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11.4.1 Loop Test ............................................................................................................................................................. 71
11.4.2 PV Zero Trim ........................................................................................................................................................ 72
11.4.3 PV Calibration...................................................................................................................................................... 74
11.4.4 Special Calibration............................................................................................................................................... 75
11.4.5 Output Trim ......................................................................................................................................................... 75
11.5 HART Setup .............................................................................................................................................................. 77
11.6 Exit HART connection ............................................................................................................................................... 79
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ADT22XA Series Calibrators
TheADT22XA series calibrators areultra‐compact, rugged, durable and easy‐to‐use hand‐held devices for sourcing,
simulating, measuring temperature, electrical signals and pressure.
With HART communication capability, the calibratoris ideal for calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting HART
instruments. With automatic capabilities and documenting function, the ADT22XA series calibratorswill provide with
you an all‐in‐one solution!
Thisuser manualwill help you quickly master the specifications and functions of the ADT22XA series calibrators. Simple
instructions and numerous will allow you visually understand your usual applications.
For further information, please feel free to visit our website:http://www.additel.com
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1. Specifications
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2. Safety Information
◆ Follow all equipment safety procedures.
◆ Do not operate the calibrator within a hazardous atmosphere (explosive gases, vapors and dust).
◆ Do not throw the battery into fire or make electric short circuit. Use the power adapter supplied by Additel only.
◆ Please refer to the CDP user instruction for safety when the CDP pressure module is being used.
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3. Standard Accessories and Optional Accessories
3.1 Standard Accessories
◆ Calibrator 1pc
◆ 110V/220V external power adapter 1pc
◆ Chargeable Li‐ion battery 1pc
◆ Test leads 3 sets (6 pcs)
◆ Short circuit cable 1set (2 pcs)
◆ Users manual 1pc
◆ Electricity test report 1pc
◆ Certificate of quality 1pc
◆ Warranty 1pc
◆ Packing list 1pc
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4. Cautions
◆ Do not connect the test leads before toggling to another measurement or sourcing function.
◆ Do not touch the metal parts in the test lead interface to avoid introducing errors.
◆ Never apply more than 30V between any two electrical jacks (except when measurement is 30V range).
◆ To avoid water penetration into the calibrator, regular cleaning and maintenance is recommended.
◆ Only use the power adapter supplied by Additel to recharge battery.
◆ In the event of an abnormality phenomenon, power off the device and take off the battery. Then contact the
factory for troubleshooting.
◆ Do not disassemble the calibrator. Any problems caused by that are beyond our service range.
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5. Technical Index
5.1 Working Environment
Temperature: (‐10 to 50)℃.
Relative humidity: <90%(Non‐condensing).
Atmosphere pressure: (86 to 106) kPa.
Thermocouple measure and simulating (for cold junction and automatic compensation modes): flat mini‐size
socket.
Charger connection: standardφ2.1mm charger jack.
RS232 interface: standard RS232‐DB9 socket.
Pressure module: five‐pole circular push‐pull connector.
RS232 parameter: baud rate is 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200, data bits is 8, stop bits is 1, address is from 1 to 121.
Rea‐time clock: three date formats are selectable, the range of year is 2000 to 2099, and time format is 24‐hour.
Electrical Signal Measure Specifications: (working environment: 20±5℃, accuracy for one year)
Table5‐1
Function Range Resolution Accuracy
‐75.0000 to 75.0000 mV 0.1μV 0.01%RD+0.005%FS
Voltage DC
‐30.0000 to 30.0000 V 0.1 mV 0.01%RD+0.005%FS
Current DC ‐30.0000 to 30.0000 mA 0.1μA 0.01%RD+0.005%FS
Two‐wire 0 to 400.000 Ω 1mΩ 0.02%RD+0.005%FS
Three‐wire 0 to 400.000 Ω 1mΩ 0.02%RD+0.005%FS
Four‐wire 0 to 400.000 Ω 1mΩ 0.01%RD+0.005%FS
Resistance
Two‐wire 0 to 4000.00 Ω 10mΩ 0.02%RD+0.005%FS
Three‐wire 0 to 4000.00 Ω 10mΩ 0.02%RD+0.005%FS
Four‐wire 0 to 4000.00 Ω 10mΩ 0.01%RD+0.005%FS
Frequency 1 to 50000.0 Hz 0.1Hz 0.005%RD+0.002%FS
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Electrical Signal SourceSpecifications: (working environment: 20±5℃, accuracy for one year)
Table5‐2
Function Range Resolution Accuracy
‐10.000 to 75.000 mV 1μV 0.02%RD+0.005%FS
Voltage DC
0 to 12.0000 V 0.1mV 0.02%RD+0.005%FS
Current DC 0 to 22.000 mA 1μA 0.02%RD+0.005%FS
1 to 400.00 Ω 10mΩ 0.02%RD+0.005%FS
Resistance
1 to 4000.0 Ω 100mΩ 0.03%RD+0.01%FS
Frequency 0 to 50000.0 Hz 0.1Hz 0.005%RD+0.002%FS
Pulse 0 to 999999 1 N/A
DC24V N/A N/A 0.5V
Note 1: When ambient temperature is (‐10 to 15℃ and 25to 50℃), temperature coefficients are:
(1) Voltage, current, resistance source: ±(0.001%RD+0.0015%FS) /℃.
Note 2: Source features:
(1) Millivoltssource: Max load capability is 1mA, load variance ratio less than 50μV/mA.
(2) 12V source: Max load capability is 5mA, load variance ratio less than 1mV/mA.
(3) Current source: Internal 24V power supply, max load capability is 20mA@1kΩ; External power supply, the max
voltage is 36V.
(4) Simulating resistance: (1Ω to 110Ω)exciting current (0.6mA to 4mA), (110Ωto 400Ω)exciting current (0.3mA to
4mA), (400Ω to 1000Ω)exciting current (0.06mA to 1.5mA), (1000Ωto 4000Ω)exciting current (0.01mA to
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0.6mA).For (1Ω to 400Ω) range, 1mA driving current is recommended, and for (400Ω to 4000Ω) range, 0.1mA
driving current is recommended.
(5) Frequency, pulse source: Source square wave with (50±10)% duty cycle, amplitude range 2V to 12V, amplitude
accuracy 3%FS.
(6) Loop 24V DC power: The maximum load current is 50mA, ripple <50mV.
(7) Simulating thermocouple, RTD source: To be decided by the accuracy of mV source and resistance source,
according to the 90 international temperature scale.
(8) All ports are short circuit protected.
(9) The maximum overvoltage of all the sourcing ports is ±30VDC (less than 1 minute duration); the calibrator will be
damaged when this range is exceeded.
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Simulating RTD Source and using RTD to Measure Temperature Accuracy. (Working temperature: 20℃±5℃)
Table5‐4
RTD Measurement and Source accuracy
Accuracy (℃)
Measure and
Standard Temperature Range (℃) Measure Measure
Simulate Source
2W、3W 4W
‐200 to 200 0.65 0.60 0.65
Pt10(385) IEC 751 ‐200 to 850 200 to 600 0.82 0.72 0.82
600 to 850 0.96 0.82 0.96
‐200 to 200 0.15 0.1 0.15
PT100(385) IEC 751 ‐200 to 850 200 to 600 0.26 0.16 0.26
600 to 850 0.34 0.20 0.34
‐200 to 200 0.15 0.1 0.15
Pt100(3916) IEC 751 ‐200 to 850 200 to 600 0.26 0.16 0.26
600 to 850 0.33 0.20 0.33
‐200 to 200 0.37 0.32 0.69
Pt200(385) IEC 751 ‐200 to 850 200 to 600 0.51 0.41 0.92
600 to 850 0.61 0.48 1.08
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6. Summary
The ADT22XA series calibrators are high performance instruments, designed for the calibration of heat engineering
secondary instruments, pressure gauges and DCS systems. The hand‐held calibrator is highly stable and reliable,
it’squite suitable for calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Features:
1. Measure mA, millivolts, volts, ohms, frequency, pulses, limit switch, RTDs and thermocouples.
2. Source/simulate mA, millivolts, volts, ohms, frequency, pulses, RTDs and thermocouples.
3. Measuring and sourcing can be done at the same time.
4. A calibrated PRT sensor with flexible leads is installed in the equivalent block for thermocouple cold junction
compensation (Patented).
5. 24V DC loop power supply which is isolated from measuring and sourcing.
6. Supportssquare root transmitter.
7. Captures and save a screen snapshot.
8. Creates and runs AsCal (as‐found/as‐left) tasks, record and document results.
9. High resolution, 3.5 inch TFT color screen, is easier to read in dark environments.
10. HART communication capability.
11. Pulse frequency output for calibration of flow totalizer.
12. Built‐in utilities: Calculator, Simulate Transmitter, Custom RTDs Library, Pressure Leak Test and Conversion tools etc.
13. Easy to use: Smartphone‐like menu and interface make the operation simpler and easier.
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7. Structure and Functions
7.1 Basic Structure
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interface
RS232 interface Communicating with PC
Rechargeable jack Charger connection
Note:To view the position of jacks1 ‐ 12, please refer to section 7.1.
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1 Power key
2 Starts HART communications function (only HART is available).
3 Selects the millivolts, volts, pulse or frequency measurement or the sourcing function.
4 Selects the resistance or limit switch test measurement or selects the resistance source.
5 Selects the RTD or thermocouple measurement or the sourcing function.
6 Selects mA (current) measurement or the sourcing function.
Selects pressure measurement or the pressure sourcing function (when pressure module is
7 connected).
8 Starts task management.
9 Enters Setup page.
10 Capture and save snapshot (press and hold to the snapshot management).
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Leaves the current page, cancel the choice or operation.
11 In calculator page, provides clear functions (C).
Confirms the choice or operation.
12 In calculator page, provides the equals arithmetic operator (=).
Activates the measurement or sourcing display area, fine tunes the source value in Basic
Mode.
13 Select the item from the drop down list.
In calculator page, provide arithmetic functions (+ ‐ ÷ ×).
14 Softkeys Performs the function defined by the context label.
Numeric
15 Used whenever a numeric entry is required.
Keypad
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8. Basic Operation
8.1Basic Mode
When the device is entered into startup page, it always appears the Basic
Mode.The main screen displays Voltage in the measurement display area
and Voltage in the source display area (as Figure 8.1). When returning
from higher level operations(Setup, Task, Measuring options, Sourcing
options and so on), the calibrator will also return to the Basic Mode with
last configured measurement and source.
In Basic Mode, you can press the navigation keys Up/Downto
activatemeasurement display area or source display area. Function
toggled keys ( , , , , ) are used to switch to the desired
item to measure or source.
In the Basic Mode, you can do as follows:
Measure signals and zero the measuring value if allowed.
Note: The calibration data (refer to section 9.6 system calibration)
will be changed once zero trim is performed, and this calibration data
can be restored manually. Figure 8.1 TheBasic Mode
Source/Simulate signals. Stepping, ramping (if allowed), set, and reset source value.
Capture the snapshot.
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8.2 Measuring
In the Basic Mode (as Figure8.1), if measurement is active, you can press switch keys ( , , , , )to pop
up relevant measurement items list. If source is active, you can press a switch key twice to pop up relevant
measurement items lists. You can select a measurement from the list. To change any of measurement parameters, the
measurement must be in active state. If the measurement is inactive, press the navigation keysUp/Downuntil
measurement display area is focused.
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change the measurement or press Options to show pulse counting setup interface.
4. In Pulse Counting, press Options to show pulse counting setup interface. Here you can change the pulse trigger
edge mode.
5. After finishingthe pulse counting, you can press Zero to reset the counter, then to start a new pulse counting.
8.2.5 Resistance Measurement
Figure 8.4 Pulse Counting Figure 8.5 Resistance Measurement
Proceed as follows to measure resistance:
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1. Figure 8.5 shows the resistance measurement connections.
2. If measurement is active, press once, otherwise press twice.
3. Pressthe navigation keys Up/Down to select the first item (range 0 to 400Ω) or second item (range 0 to 4000Ω)
from the pop‐up list, then press Enter or Done to change the measurement or press Options to show resistance
measurement configuration interface.
4. To improve measurement precision, you can short the resistance input, then press Zero to clear the measured
value.
8.2.6 Limit Switch Test
Proceed as follows to test limit switch:
1. Figure 8.6 shows the limit switch test connections.
2. If measurement is active, press once, otherwise press twice.
3. Press the navigation keys Up/Down to select the third item from the pop‐up list, then press Enter orDone to
change the measurement.
4. Press View to view the switch test records with a maximum number of ten.A record displays the triggering state of
the switch and the source value.
8.2.7 Current Measurement
Proceed as follows to measure current:
1. Figure 8.7 shows the current measurement connections.
2. If measurement is active, press once, otherwise press twice.
3. Press the navigation keys Up/Down to select the first item from the pop‐up list, then press Enter orDone to change
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the measurement.
4. To improve measurement precision, you can short the current input, and then press Zero to clear the measured
value.
Figure 8.6 Limit Switch Test Figure 8.7 Current Measurement
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When a pressure module is connected, the pressure module
icon will appear in the status bar and beep at the same time.
Figure 8.8 shows thepressure measurement connections.
Proceed as follows to measure pressure:
1. If measurement is active, press once, otherwise
press twice.
2. Press the navigation keys Up/Down to select the first
item from the pop‐up list, then press Enter or Done to
change the measurement.
3. You can press Unitto pull up the pressure unit list which
issupported by the calibrator.
4. You can press Module to view the pressure module’s
information
5. To improve measurement precision, you can press Zero
to clear the measured value. Figure 8.8 Pressure Measurement
8.2.9 Thermocouple Measurement (Temperature)
The calibrator supports thirteen standard thermocouples; thermocouple types are identified bycharacter: S, R, B, K, N,
E, J, T, C, D, G, Land U. Table5‐3 shows the temperature ranges and accuracies of these thermocouples. Thermocouple
measurement accepts two reference junction compensation methods: internal reference mode or external reference
mode. When using the internal reference mode, the calibrator will automatically measure the temperatureof cold
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junction adjacent to the thermocouple jack.when using external reference mode, The fixed reference temperature
value(range: ‐10 to 50 ℃ )must be entered manually before
thermocouple measuring. Figure 8.9 shows the thermocouple
measurement connections.
To measure temperature by using thermocouple simulation, proceed
as follows:
1. If measurement is active, press once, otherwise press
twice.
2. You can press the navigation keys Up/Downto select the first item
from the pop‐up list, then press Enter orDoneto change then
measurement or pressthe Optionsto show thermocouple
measurement setup interface. In the thermocouple measurement
setup interface, you can set the thermocouple sensor type,
temperature units(℃, K,℉) and reference junction compensation
methods.
3. When thermocouple measuring, you can pressOptionsto show the
thermocouple measurement setup interface to set the
measurement settings.
Figure 8.9 Thermocouple Measurement
4. To get higher temperature measurement precision, you can zero
measured value in millivolts measurement.
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8.3 Sourcing
In the Basic Mode (as Figure8.1), if the source is active, you can press ( , , , , ) which will pop up the
relevant source item list. If measurement is active, you can press the desired switch key twice.Also, by pressing the
navigation keys Up/Down, you can also focus on the source area.
8.3.1 Changing the source value
Press any of the numeric keys in the Basic Mode,and an input box will pop up in the source display area, then enter the
new value using the numeric keys.
To accept the new value, press Enter orDone
To cancel the editing by press Esc or Abort
Notes:
The input box will automatically hide whenthere are no operations within 15 seconds, and any new values will not go
into effect.
The calibrator will automatically judge whether the entered value is available.Any value that exceeds the output range
will be discarded.
8.3.2 Fine tuning the source value
In Basic Mode, press the navigation keys Left/Rightto start fine tuning. Enter a numeric value where the cursor is
flashing to replace the default settings.
To change the value of underlined digit, you can use the navigation keys Up/Downor use the numeric keys0 to 9 to edit
it.The changes will take effect immediately.
To select another digit, you can press the navigation keys Left/Rightagain.
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To exit fine tuning, you can pressEsc or Enter key.
Notes:
If there is no operation within 15 seconds, the calibrator will exit fine
tuning automatically.
You cannot change thefine tuning if the source value exceeds the output
range, the calibrator will beep.
8.3.3 Reset the source value
In the Basic Mode, for volts, millivolts, frequency, resistance and current
source items, the calibrator offers the reset function. PressReset softkey,
and the source value will be set to zero immediately.
8.3.4 Stepping the source value
In Basic Mode, the calibrator supports stepping the source value
manually or automatically. Before Stepping, you will need to configure
the step settings. Each source item has its own step settings. When the
source is active and source item is not pulse and pressure, you can
pressStepto view the step setup interface. Figure 8.11 and Figure 8.12
are examples of Step settings and the step results of settings.
Start value cannotbethe same as the End value, and their values cannot
exceed the limited souring range. A stepping cycle is from start value to
Figure 8.11 Stepping Configuration
end value, and a following cycle is from end value to start value.
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Stepping supports three modes: an engineering unit, scale and step points.
Note:
In the engineering unit and stepping mode, the transfer functions default setting is always linear.
Only for auto step, the run mode and step time are valid. The range of the Step time is 1 to 3600 seconds.
Figure 8.12 Stepping Results
To use manual stepping, proceed as follows:
1. If necessary, press the navigation keysUp/Downuntil source is active.
2. PressStep to show the step setup interface, and configure these parameters as follows:
Start Value(in units)
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End Value(in units)
Step Mode: Eng. Units, Scale or Step Points
Step Size (Scale or Count, according to the Selection of Step Mode)
Trans Function: Linear or Square Root
3. To complete the step settings, press Enter orDone, then the calibrator will Return to the Basic Mode and show the
main screen.
4. PressManual to start manual stepping.Andthe softkey label will changes to Next.
5. Now you can adjust the source value in steps by pressing Enter orNext.
6. If you want to exit manual stepping, press Esc or Exit.
To run auto stepping, proceed as follows:
1. If necessary, press Up/Downuntil source is active.
2. Press Step to view the step setup interface, and configure these parameters as follows:
Start Value(in units)
End Value(in units)
Step Mode: Eng. Units, Scale or Step Points
Step Size (Scale or Count, according to the Selection of Step Mode)
Run Mode(Repeat or Single shot)
Trans Function: Linear or Square Root
Step Time
3. To completethe step settings, pressEnter orDone then the calibrator will return to the Basic Mode and show the
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main screen.
4. Press Auto to beginautomatic stepping, and the softkey label will change to Pause.
5. Press Pause to pause automatic stepping. The softkey label will change to Resumeat the same time.You can press
Resume to continue automatic stepping.
If you want to exit automatic stepping, press Esc orExit.
8.3.5 Ramping the source value
In the Basic Mode, the calibrator offersthe source value ramping.
Ramping can smoothly and continuously increase or decrease the source
value. The size of steps is determined by the start value, end value and
the ramp time. Before ramping, you need to configure the ramp settings.
Each source item has its own ramp settings. When source is active and
source item is not pulse, frequency and pressure, you can press Ramp
toview the ramp setup interface. Figure 8.13 and Figure 8.14 are
examples of ramp settings and the ramp results of settings.
The Start value cannot equal the End value, and their values cannot
exceed the souring item’s output range.
Note: The ramp time is a single rising time, also is a single falling time, so
the ramp rising process and the falling process is symmetric. In the case
of fixedstart value and end value, the longer ramp time it takes the
slower ramp and smaller steps size it will be. The range of ramp time is Figure 8.13 Ramping Configuration
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1to 3600 seconds.
Figure 8.14 Ramping Results
Proceed as follows to ramp:
1. If necessary, press the navigation keys Up/Down until source is active.
2. Press Ramp to view the ramping setup interface, and configure these parameters as follows:
Start Value(in sourcing units)
End Value(in sourcing units)
Ramp Time: a rise time also a fall time
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Run Mode(Repeat or Single shot)
3. To completethe ramp settings, press Enter orDone, then the calibrator will return to the Basic Mode and show the
main screen.
4. Press Enteror Start to begin automatic ramping, and the softkey label will change to Pause.
5. Press Pause to pause automatic ramping, and the softkey label will change to Resumeat the same time.Press
Resume resuming the automatic ramping.
If you want to exit automatic ramping, pressEsc or Exit.
8.3.6 Millivolts Source
Proceed as follows to source millivolts:
1. If source is active, press once, otherwise press twice.
2. You can Press the navigation keys Up/Down to select the first item from the pop‐up list,then press Enter or Done
to change the source to millivolts.
3. Refer to the section8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4 or 8.3.5, select a method to change the source value that fit your
application.
8.3.7 Volts Source
Proceed as follows to source volts:
1. If source is active, press once, otherwise press twice.
2. Press the navigation keys Up/Down to select the second item from the pop‐up list, then press Enter orDone to
change the source to volts.
3. Refer to the sections 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4 or 8.3.5, select a method to change the source value that fit your
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application
8.3.8 Frequency Source
Proceed as follows to source frequency:
1. If source is active, press once, otherwise press twice.
2. Press the navigation keys Up/Down to select the third item from the pop‐up list, then press Enter or Done to
change the source to frequency or press the Options softkey to show the frequency source setup interface. In the
frequency source setup interface; you can set the amplitude.
3. When frequency sourcing, you can press Options to view frequency source setup interface and set the source
parameters.
4. Refer to the sections 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3 or 8.3.4to select a method to change the source value according to your
need.
8.3.9 Pulse Source
Proceed as follows to source pulse:
1. If source is active, press once, otherwise press twice.
2. Press the navigation keys Up/Down to select the fourth item from the pop‐up list, and then pressEnter orDoneto
change the source to pulse or press Options to show pulse source setup interface. In pulse source setup interface,
you can set the triggering edge mode, amplitude and frequency.
3. In pulse sourcing, you can press Options to show pulse source setup interface and set the source parameters.
4. Refer to the sections 8.3.1 or 8.3.2 to select a method to change the source value according to your need, to start
sourcing pulse, you must pressStart and the softkey label will change to Stop.
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5. If you want to stop sourcing, press Stop, and the softkey label will change back to Start, you can resume sourcing
pulse too.
8.3.10 Resistance Simulation
Proceed as follows to simulate resistance:
1. If source is active, press once, otherwise press
twice.
2. Press Up/Down to select the first item (range 1to 400Ω) or
second item (range 1 to 4000Ω) from the pop‐up lists, and
then press Enter or the Done to change the source to
resistance simulation.
3. Refer to the sections 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4 or 8.3.5,
select a method to change the source value according to
your need.
8.3.11 Current Source
Proceed as follows to source current:
1. Figure 8.15 shows the current source connections.
2. If source is active, press once, otherwise press
twice.
Figure 8.15 Current Source
3. Press the navigation keys Up/Down to select the first item
(internal 24V DC loop power) or second item (extern power) from the pop‐up list, then press Enter or Done to
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switch source to current.
4. When sourcing current with internal power, the 24VDC loop power states must remain as ON. If the 24VDC power
state is OFF, it will be automatically turned back ON states after switching source to current with internal power.
5. Refer to the sections 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4 or 8.3.5, select a method to change the source value according to
your need.
8.3.12 Pressure source (only available for pressure
module)
Proceed as follows to pressure source:
1. Figure 8.16 shows the pressure source connections.
2. Connect the pressure module.
3. If source is active, press once, otherwise press
twice.
4. Press the navigation keys Up/Down to select the first
item from the pop‐up list, then press Enter orDone to
change the source to pressure.
5. You can press Units to view the pressure units list which
are supported by the calibrator. You can change the
pressure unit.
6. You can press Module to view the information about
the pressure module. Figure 8.16 Pressure Source
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7. Using external special pressure generatorto adjust the pressure value.
8.3.13 Thermocouples Simulation
Refer to Table 5‐3 for data about thermocouple types included in the
calibrator.
Proceed as follows to simulate a thermocouple:
1. If source is active, press once, otherwise press twice.
2. You can press the navigation keysUp/Downto select the first item
from the pop‐up list, and then pressEnter orDone to switch source
to thermocouples simulation or press Options to show
thermocouples simulation setup interface. In the thermocouple
simulation setup interface, you can set the thermocouples sensor
type, temperature units(℃, K, ℉) and reference junction
compensation methods.
3. In thermocouple simulating, you can press Options to show
thermocouple simulation setup interface and set the simulation
parameters.
4. Refer to the sections 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.4 or 8.3.5 to select a method
to change the source value according to your need.
8.3.14 RTD Simulation Figure 8.17 Thermocouple Simulation
Refer to Table 5‐4 for information about RTD (Resistance Temperature
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Detector) types by calibrator supported.
Proceed as follows to simulate an RTD:
1. If source is active, press once, otherwise press twice.
2. Press the navigation keys Up/Downto select the second item in the pop‐up lists, and then press Enter orDone to
switch source to RTD simulation or press Options to show RTD simulation setup interface. In RTD simulation setup
interface, you can set the RTD sensor type and temperature units (℃, K, ℉).
3. In RTD simulating, you can press Options to show RTD simulation setup interface and set the simulation
parameters.
4. Refer to the sections 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.4 or 8.3.5to select a method to change the source value according to your
need.
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9. Setup
To personalize your calibrator, use utilities and get help, etc. you can
press Setup in Basic Mode to enter the Setup page (as Figure 9‐1).
In Setup page, you can press the navigation keys to move the cursorand
press Enter or theSelect to choose the sub item.
The following sections will introduce you to use Setup.
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value, sourcingvalue, reference junction compensation temperature (for thermocouples), and loop power status and
system time.
To enter the Snapshot List in the Snapshot Management page, press Enter or Select,and all snapshots in the calibrator’s
memory will be presented in the Snapshot List. You can recall the snapshot by its name or index.
The calibrator can store 100 snapshot files. If there is not enough memory space, you must erase previous snapshots.
Note:You can erase all snapshots on the Snapshot Management page.
9.4 Utilities
9.4.1 Scientific Calculator
The calculator is used to perform the basic math operations.
In the calculator, some keys are defined as specific function for the math operations (refer to Table 7‐2).
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Figure 9.2 Simulate Transmitter Quantity Figure 9.3 Simulate Transmitter Range
Caution: To avoid possible damage to the instrument connected to the output signal loop, remember to scale the
output signal of the simulation.
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interpolation equations.
The calibrator uses the first and last deviation function for the calculation for SPRT.If you use other temperature ranges,
and can be assigned to zero (i = 7, 8, 9, 10, 11).
The table 9‐1 list the sub ranges, required calibrated in the NIST SPRT Laboratory.
Table 9‐1
0 to 29.7646 TPW, Ga TP ∆ 1
0 to 156.5985 TPW, GaTP,In FP ∆ 1
0 to 231.928 TPW, In FP, Sn FP ∆ 1 9 1 2
0 to 419.527 TPW, Sn FP, Zn FP ∆ 1 8 1 2
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Pump the pressure to your target value until the pressure is stable (To avoid damaging the pressure module from
overpressure, never apply pressure above the rated maximum printed on the pressure module). Press Enteror the Start
to starttesting.
When the test starts, the test time escapes second by second. The leak test will be stopped when the test time is zero.
Then the test results will appear in the Report group box.
Caution: If the pressureof the pressure module is over range, these might be a problem feting an available result.
9.4.6 Unit Converters (Temperature, Pressure, Mass Flow and Volume Flow)
The utilities include four Unit Converters: Temperature, Pressure, Mass Flow and Volume Flow.
If the value of any edit box is changed, other units’ values will be changed automatically.
automatically if there are no operations within the period. You can select Never to disable the backlights auto‐off.
9.5.3 Auto Power Off
You can set the power off automatically after the specified timeout period.If you do not want to power off
automatically, set this to Never.
Note: If the calibrator is connecting to a pc, auto power off will not work.
9.5.4 Firmware Upgrade
To use the most up‐to‐date firmware on your calibrator, follow the instruments to download the program file via RS232.
You can then use this menu to upgrade your calibrator.Proceed as follows:
1. Connect the calibrator to a PC via serial port cable.Be sure the connection is available.
2. Enter the user password: 316.Press Enter or Done,to make the calibrator to downloading status.
3. Start the Flash Magic program on the PC and set the parameters which are shown on the calibrator’s screen.
4. Select the correct firmware file and press start.
5. Reboot the calibrator when the download is complete
Note:For the Flash Magic software and firmware file,please contact us.
9.5.5Restore Factory Settings
You can restore the calibrator's settings to its original factory settings. This operation will erase all the snapshots and
tasks.
1. Enter the calibration password: 316.
2. Select anitem from the calibration list: measurement, source and pressure module.
3. Connect to a more precise, higher‐standardized unit, and finish the calibration step by step.
4. You can restore the factory calibration data by pressingRestore
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10. Taskand AsCal
10.1 What is the AsCal?
AsCal is a typical calibration process including as‐found and as‐left, and Task is the calibration procedure of a UUT (Unit
Under Test).
The ADT22XA calibrators can perform AsCal, calculate errors (Zero Error and Span Error), display results in the memory
and highlight the out‐of‐tolerance points.
You can download tasks and upload the results with special software. The software can generate reports and
certificates for the tasks.
AsCal will make your calibration faster and easier!
As Found Calibration
The As Found calibration documents the state of the instrument before carrying out any adjustments. The calibration
shows the instrument’s level of drift during calibration
As Left Calibration
After routine maintenance and deficiencies detected during calibration are addressed, an "as‐left" calibration is
performed. Figure 10.1 gives anoverview of the AsCal calibration.
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Figure 10.1 AsCal Typical Calibration Process
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The Output Quantity includes the corresponding common fields similar with the Input Quantity. The same additional
fields are also available for the Output Quantity (as shown in Figure 10.3).
Note: Do not forget to check the transfer function setting at the bottom of the page.
Figure 10.2 Task UUT Input Data Figure 10.3 Task UUT Output Data
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Figure 10.5 Task List
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The detail data will be shown before you run thetask. If you want to
change the parameters of the task, you can edit it by pressing Edit(as
shown in Figure 10.6).
If the task has been calibrated, the parameters cannot be edited, and
then press "Save As" tosave it as a new oneand the parameters will be
editable.
You can press the navigation keysLeft/Right to switch the content in this
page.
Before starting a task, you should ensure the external device is available.
Start the calibration by pressing Enter or AsCal.
Figure 10.6 Task View
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The Calibration Method page will appear when the task can be calibrated
both manually and automatically (as shown in Figure 10.7).
About Automatic Calibration
Automatic calibration is possible when the calibrator is able to
generate/simulate the UUT’s input signal, and measure the UUT’s output
signal.
The Step Time (set point delay) setting is in use only when the
Calibration Method is set to Automatic. It determines theinterval
between the two calibration points.
If the UUT is a limit switch, this page will display the ramping time.
About Manual Calibration
In Manual Calibration, you have to manually set the value that the
calibration point requires. Manual calibration is possible in almost all
situations, even for calibrations that can be done automatically.
Figure 10.7 AsCal Calibration Method
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The Calibration Mode page will appear if the UUT is indicator or recorder
(as shown in Figure 10.8).
About Reverse Calibration
Adjust the output signal of the calibrator until the reading of the UUT
displays a nominal set point, then record the reading from the calibrator.
The calibrator will calculate the UUT's theoretical reading accordingly.
In most cases, the reverse calibration is a very practical method, which
eliminates the trouble of manual recording.
Pressure indictors/recorders are also suitable for reverse calibration. You
can apply a pressure to read the pressure gauge then record the reading
from the pressure module (calibrator).
About Forward Calibration
The forward calibration is traditional, simple ways to calibrate. (To make
the calibrator output a nominal set point signals, and then record the
UUT's actual readings.)
Figure 10.8 AsCal Calibration Mode
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After calibration method/calibration modeconfiguration, you will enter the AsCal running page (assuming you have
selected manual calibration).
You can switch to the graph viewing modeor data viewingmode by
pressing Data/Graph(as shown in Figure 10.9 and Figure 10.10).
In the graph mode, you can see a visual reading of the trend of errors. In
the data mode, you can see the detail data and errors.
On the top of the error graph chart, you can see the maximum tolerance
and set point values.
On the bottom of the error graph chart, is the input and output
information.
You can save the point data and continue to the next point until all points
are accepted by pressing Enter or Accept.
You can skip the current point (do not save the point data) and continue
to the next point by pressing Skip.
When all the set points are done, the AsCal calibration results will appear
automatically.
The calibrator calculates the maximum error, maximum hysteresis, zero
error and span error. Depending on the value of the maximum error, you
can decide whetherto adjust the UUT.
Figure 10.9 AsCal (Graph Mode)
If you just make a calibration test, you can press Esc or Rejectto abort the
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AsCal calibration.
If you do not want to save the calibration results and continue to
calibrate the UUT, you can press ReCal to return to the AsCal running
page.
If you want to accept the calibration results, and save the data. Press the
Save then select the save options.
If the UUT is a HART‐Transmitter, the Adjust will be enabled.
Press Enter or Finish, thenfinish the whole AsCal calibration.
Figure 10.10 AsCal (Data Mode)
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11. HART Communication (only HART is available)
11.1 Brief and note
Thecalibrator is a secondary master device, and has no impact on the normal communication between a primary
master device and a HART device. The jacks of HART (refer to Table7‐1) have a built‐in HART resistor. This HART resistor
is optional and its rate current is 44mA.
Note 1: The calibrator can measure current only with a range of ‐30 to 30mA. If loop current (CA) is unnecessary, you
can bypass the current measure jacks, also , the calibrator can poll over 15 devices (address 1 to 15) with an external
HART resistor.
Note 2: The HART jacks can endure ±50V when an external HART resistor is being used.
In the calibrator HART mode, the calibrator will supply these operations as follows:
SupportsHART process variables updating. The calibrator can show primary variable (PV), rang (%), PV current
value (AO), loop current (CA), thesecondary variable, the third variable, and the fourth variable. Thesecondary
variable, the third variable, and the fourth variable are special process variables definedby a transmitter.
Support HART diagnostic and service: HART diagnostic and service operations will allow you to calibratea
supported HART instrument.
Support HART setup: HART setupoperations allow you to configure common parameters of a supported HART
instrument.
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Figure 11.1 the connection with internal built‐in resistorFigure 11.2the connection with external resistor
To insure the connection is correct refer to Figure 11.1 or 11.2. To start polling and communicating with a HART
device, proceed as follows:
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1. After you have selected internal or external resistor prompted by the calibrator, press Enter key or the Select
softkey to start pollingthe HART devices.
2. The calibrator will try to poll from address 0 to 15. If there is HART device be found at address 0, polling will be
Figure 11.3 HART Device Information Figure 11.4 HART Communication Interface
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aborted immediately and show the HART device list. Otherwise calibrator will continue searching from address 1 to
15, and automatically stop polling at address 15. In the period of polling, you can press Stop tostop polling. If more
than one hart device is found, calibrator will show the HART devices list, otherwise calibrator will prompt you
whether to poll HART device again. A maximum of 15 HART devices
can be supported.
3. Press Enter or Select to Select a HART device from the list, the
calibrator will connect to the selected HART device, and the HART
device information will be displayed (As shown in Figure 11.3).
4. PressEnter or Done , then the calibrator will go back to the main
screen in Basic Mode, the HART communication interface displayed
in the measurement display area, and the HART icon will be shown
in the status bar (Figure 11.4). To press Esc key or the Back softkey,
you can return to the HART device list to select another HART device
to get the device information.
Whenthe HART Communication Interface is active, the Process, Service
and Setup softkeyare available. You can press the softkey to access to
the corresponding HART operations.
this interface you can view more HART Process Variablesincluding primary variable (PV), rang (%), PV current value (AO),
loop current (CA), thesecondary variable, the third variable, and the fourth variable, and their values are continuously
updated. PV, %,AO, and CA are selectable; you canchoose a process
variable and return to the Communication Interface (Figure 11.4).
Loop Test.
3. If the Loop Test is successfully executed, the PVAO at the top of the
interface will show the specified value, the calibrator will show the
measured current value in the middle of the interface. Otherwise a
popup will indicate the “HART device not found”.
11.4.2 PV Zero Trim
The PV Zero Trim operation sends a command to the transmitter to set
its PV zero. To perform a PV Zero Trim operation, proceed as follows:
Figure 11.7 HART Loop Test
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1. In the HART diagnostic and service interface, choose PV Zero Trim from list, then you can press Enter or Select to
Figure 11.8 HART PV Zero Trim Figure 11.9 HART PV Calibration Setting
start the PV zero operation. The screen will ask you to confirm the PV zero (As shown in Figure 11.8).
2. Press OK to confirm or Cancel.
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11.4.3 PV Calibration
Adjust the HART transmitter’s PV LRV and URV to get the coherence
between the standard source range and digital analog output (AO). To
perform the PV Calibration operation, proceed as follows:
1. In the HART diagnostic and service interface, choose PV Calibration
from list, then pressEnteror Select to show the PV Calibration Setting
Interface (Figure 11.9).
2. In the SettingInterface, you can set the sensor type and the range of
the transmitter. If the device is a pressure transmitter, the pressure
module has to be connected to the calibrator and pressure controller
such as hand pump is also available for this application. Note: the
UUT’s input pressure unitshould match the previousUnit. The unit of
pressure will be automatically selected by the calibrator.
3. Press Enter or Done to view the PV CalibrationProcess interface
(Figure 11.10). Note that the calibrator will judge whether these
input values are available for the transmitter before starting the PV
Calibration Process.
4. The PV calibration process allows you to calibrate the Lower (0%) Figure 11.10 HART PV Calibration Process
and Upper (100%) Range Values (LRV and URV) have been previously
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(Figure 11.10 and Figure 11.11). Once the calibration is complete
(Figure 11.11), the PV range adjustment information will be
displayed at the bottom of the interface. You can decide whether to
adjust PV range. To reject, pressEsc or Reject;to adjust, press Enter
orAdjust.
11.4.4 Special Calibration
Special Calibration is very similar to the PV Calibration operation. The
difference is that Special Calibration adjusts the HART transmitter’s PV
LRV and URV to get the coherence between the standard source ranges
and loop current (CA, while digital analog output AOis described in the
PV Calibration operation), so just refer to the PV Calibration operations
for reference.
11.4.5Output Trim
The Output Trim adjusts the HART transmitter’s digital analog output
according to the actual loop current measured by the calibrator. To
perform an Output Trim, proceed as follows:
1. In the HART diagnostic and service interface, choose Output Trim
from list, then you can pressEnter or Select to show the Output trim Figure 11.11 HART PV Calibration result
point selection interface.
2. In this interface, you can select Low (zero point, 4mA) output point trim or High (span point, 20mA) output point
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Figure 11.12 HART Output Trim
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