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 Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................... 2 Specification ...................................................................... 17
Safety ..................................................................................... 2 General ............................................................................................. 17
Marks and symbols on the instrument ................................. 2 Electrical (A1 - Item 10) ............................................................. 17
To start .................................................................................. 3 Electrical connectors (A2) ........................................................ 17
Key to figure A1/A2 (Instrument) ............................................. 3 Temperature ranges (RTD) ...................................................... 18
Key to figure A3 (Display) ............................................................. 3 Resistance ranges (Ohms/RTD) ............................................. 18
Prepare the instrument ................................................................ 4 Frequency ....................................................................................... 18
Power on or off ................................................................................ 4 Temperature ranges (TC) ......................................................... 19
Set up the basic operation ......................................................... 4 mV (TC) range ................................................................................ 19
Select a task (Measure and/or supply) .................................. 4 Customer service ................................................Back cover
Set up the settings ......................................................................... 5
Operation .............................................................................. 6
Electrical connections .................................................................. 6
Communications port connections ........................................ 6
Change the output values .......................................................... 6
Measure/supply mA ...................................................................... 7
Measure/supply Volts or mV ..................................................... 8
Measure/supply Hz or pulses .................................................... 8
RTD/Ohms connections ............................................................... 8
Measure/simulate an RTD or Ohms ....................................... 9
Thermocouple (TC) connections .............................................. 9
Measure/simulate a Thermocouple .................................... 10
Transmitter calibration ............................................................. 10
Switch test ....................................................................................... 11
UPM Pressure measurements ............................................... 11
Error indications ........................................................................... 12
Maintenance ..................................................................... 12
Clean the unit ................................................................................ 12
Replace the batteries ................................................................. 12
Calibration ......................................................................... 13
Before you start ............................................................................ 13
Procedures: mA input ................................................................ 14
Procedures: mA output ............................................................. 14
Procedures: mV/Volts input .................................................... 14
Procedures: mV/Volts output ................................................. 15
Procedures: Hz input/output .................................................. 15
Procedures: CJ input .................................................................. 16
Procedures: RTD (Ohms) input ............................................... 16
Procedures: RTD (Ohms) output ............................................ 16
Procedures: TC (mV) input/output ........................................ 17
Procedures: IDOS UMM ............................................................. 17

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Introduction Safety
The DPI 880 Multi-function Calibrator is part of the Before you use the instrument, make sure that you read
Druck DPI 8xx series of hand held instruments. and understand all the related data. This includes: all local
This series of instruments uses Intelligent Digital Output safety procedures, the instructions for the UMM (if
Sensor (IDOS) technology to give instant plug and play applicable), and this publication.
functionality with a range of Universal Measurement
Modules (UMM). Example: the Universal Pressure Module WARNING
(UPM). • It is dangerous to ignore the specified limits for the
The DPI 880 includes these functions: instrument or to use the instrument when it is not in
Function its normal condition. Use the applicable protection
* Measure mA, Volts/mV, Hz/pulse count and obey all safety precautions.
* Supply mA, Volts/mV, Hz/pulse count • Do not use the instrument in locations with explosive
* Measure/simulate: gas, vapor or dust. There is a risk of an explosion.
- a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD): Ω or °C/°F
- a thermocouple (TC): mV or °C/°F
• To prevent electrical shocks or damage to the
- a resistor (Ω) instrument, do not connect more than 30V between
Cold Junction (CJ) compensation: Automatic/Manual the terminals, or between the terminals and the
Step/Ramp functions: Automatic/Manual ground (earth).
Communications port: IDOS or RS232 • UPM only. To prevent a dangerous release of
Language selection (Refer to Table 1) pressure, isolate and bleed the system before you
** Measure pressure/Leak test: External IDOS UPM disconnect a pressure connection.
** Snapshot: Up to 1000 displays with a date/time stamp
250Ω series resistor. Use this instrument together with a HART® Before you start an operation or procedure in this
communicator to set up and calibrate HART® devices. publication, make sure that you have the necessary skills
Switch test (if necessary, with qualifications from an approved training
Other functions: Hold, Backlight establishment). Follow good engineering practice at all
* Refer to “Specification”. times.
** Optional item Safety - Marks and symbols on the instrument
Complies with European Warning - refer to the
Union directives manual
Read the manual Battery

Ground (Earth) ON/OFF

Do not dispose of this product as household waste. Refer to

“Maintenance”.

More marks and symbols are specified in “To start”.

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To start To start - Key to figure A3 (Display)
Item Description
To start - Key to figure A1/A2 (Instrument)
16. Task indication for the switch test.
Item Description
= switch closed = switch open
1. ❍ On or off button.
UPM only. Task indication for the leak test.
2. Left-hand soft-key. Selects the function above it on
■■ There is a 250Ω series resistor in the mA circuit.
the display (Item 24). Example: Edit
3. Moves back one menu level. Refer to: Table 2/3
ESC Leaves a menu option.
17. The loop power supply is on.
Cancels the changes to a value.
Refer to: Table 2/3
4. ▲ Increases or decreases a value.
18. The data on the display is on hold. To continue, press
▼ Highlights a different item.
the HOLD button again.
5. Holds the data on the display. To continue, press the
HOLD 19. Shows the battery level: 0 to 100%.
HOLD button again.
6. Shows the task selection menu (Item 25). 20. Identifies the type of data.
MENU
Selects or accepts an item or value. = Input = Output
OK
Selects [✓] or cancels [ ] a selection.
= IDOS input
7. Right-hand soft-key. Selects the function above it on
■■ Refer to: Table 2/3
the display (Item 24). Example: Settings
21. to 22. The settings applied to the input or output:
8. Display. Refer to A3
21. K The thermocouple type (K, J, T ... ) - (Table 4/5).
9. SENSOR Communications port. Use to connect a Universal
/ PC CJ= ... The cold junction temperature (Table 1)
Measurement Module (UMM) or a RS232 cable.
Pt... The RTD type (Pt50, ...) - (Table 4/5).
10. Connectors to measure or supply the specified
values. Refer to “Operation”. RTD input connections: 2, 3, or 4 (Figure 7)
COM Common connector ...V The input trigger level (Table 4) or the output
5.0V
amplitude (Table 5).
3W, 4W 3-wire, 4-wire RTD input
22. Output operation (Table 5)
11. Connection point for some of the optional , ... , =
accessories. Refer to the datasheet. 23. The measured values applicable to the task
12. Battery compartment. Refer to B1. 13.400
selections in item 25, area ➀ and ➁
13. 14. 15 (Dual Function) Connectors to measure or supply the 55mA
+ the measurement range and units.
specified values. Refer to “Operation”. 24. A soft-key function. To select an available function,
Vin, Volts input or switch Sk1/2
press the soft-key below it. Example:
24Vo 24V loop power supply = Move left = Move right
25. The task selection menu. One task selection is
permitted in each area (➀ and ➁).

= cursor position (flashes on/off)

= a button or task selection is set in area ➀ or ➁.

Sets the Dual Function, area ➁ selections to off. This
saves the battery power.
Refer to: Table 2/3
Help: Shows a connection diagram for the task
selections you have set.
Set Up: Shows the Set Up menu to set up the basic
operation. Refer to Table 1.
OK: Accepts the selections on the menu.
Note: MENU/OK also does this.
Utilities: Leak Test. Use this function with a UPM. Refer
to Figure 13.
Snapshot: Optional item - To use this facility, install
the data logging upgrade kit. Refer to the user
manual - K397: DPI 800 series data logging upgrade
kit.

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To start - Prepare the instrument To start - Select a task (Measure and/or supply)
Before you use the instrument for the first time: When the instrument is set up (Table 1), use the task
• Make sure that there is no damage to the instrument, selection menu to select the applicable task.
and that there are no missing items. Task selection
1 2 3 4 5
• Remove the plastic film that protects the display. Use menu:
the tag (◗ ) in the top right-hand corner.
• Install the batteries (refer to B1). Then re-attach the ▲ ▲
cover. ▼ ▼
+ +
To start - Power on or off ■■ ■■
To set the power on or off, press ❍ (A1 - item 1). The
instrument does a self test and then shows the applicable
(Table 2/3) Task = mA output
data.
When the power is off, the last set of configuration options Task selection Display:
6
menu: mA output
stays in memory. Refer to “Maintenance”.
To start - Set up the basic operation
Use the Set Up menu to set up the basic operation of the
instrument.
Task selection Menu:
1 2 3 4 5 Sk1 = Edit
menu: Set Up
(Table 2/3)
Sk2 = Settings
▲ If you attach a Universal Measurement Module (UMM) to
▼ ▲
the communications port (A1 - item 9), the task selection
+ ▼
■■ menu shows the applicable IDOS options.
Make the necessary selections from each area (➀ and ➁).
(Table 2) (Table 1) [✓]/[ ] One task is permitted in each area.
If there is additional data for a menu option, select Note: Use the Dual Function area (➁) to do two operations
Settings (■ ■) to see the values that are set up. If at the same time. If the area ➁ selection is not necessary,
necessary, adjust the values. set this area to off (■). This saves the battery power.
Table 1: Menu options - Set Up Table 2: Menu options - Task selections (Area ➀)
Options Description Options Description
... Scale To select the applicable international temperature (If applicable)
scale: IPTS 68 or ITS 90. Input measurement tasks:
To add a 250Ω series resistor into the mA circuit. mA Measure ±55 mA
You can then use this instrument together with a V Measure ±30V
HART® communicator to set up and calibrate mV Measure ±120mV
HART® devices. Hz Measure the frequency (Units: Table 4)
To select and set up the backlight facility + timer. RTD Measure RTD temperature
Additional data: Select Settings (■ ■) Ω Measure RTD resistance or Ω
To select and set up the power off facility + timer. TC Measure thermocouple temperature OR mV
Additional data: Select Settings (■ ■)
Only when an IDOS UMM is attached. An IDOS
To show the battery level (%). measurement task.
To set the display contrast (%). Output tasks:
▲ Increases %, ▼ decreases % mA Supply 0 to 24 mA
To set the time + date. The calibration facility uses V Supply 0 to 12V
the date to give service and calibration messages. mV Supply 0 to 120mV
To set the language option. Hz Supply an output frequency (Units: Table 4)
RTD Simulate RTD temperature
To calibrate the instrument.
Ω Simulate RTD resistance or Ω
Additional data: Refer to “Calibration”.
TC Simulate thermocouple temperature OR mV
To select and show the applicable status data.
(Software Build, Calibration Due date, Serial
Number, IDOS Information).

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 Table 3: Menu options - Task selections Table 4: Menu options - Settings (Input)
(Dual Function, area ➁) Options Description
Options Description (If applicable)
(If applicable) ... Units Pressure Units (UPM only). If you select an IDOS task
White button = A Dual Function is set. (Table 2/3). Select one of the fixed units of
Black button = Dual Function, area ➁ is set to off. measurement (psi, mbar ... ).
Input measurement tasks: Temperature Units (RTD or TC only). To select the
temperature units (°C or °F).
mA Measure ±55 mA
Frequency Units (Hz only). To select one of these
V Measure ±30V
units:
mA/24V Measure ±55 mA (24V loop power is on)
Hz: Range < 1000Hz kHz: Range 0 to 50kHz
A switch test
counts/minute (cpm) counts/hour (cph)
Only when an IDOS UMM is attached. An IDOS
... (TC only). Change the measurement operation:
measurement task.
Temperature to mV OR
To start - Set up the settings mV to Temperature
When the task is set up (Table 2/3), use the Settings menu CJ ... (TC only). To select the type of cold junction (CJ)
to adjust the input and/or output operation. compensation.
Display: Task Settings selection Automatic: The instrument monitors the CJ
1 2 3 temperature and applies the necessary CJ
mA + IDOS (If applicable)
compensation.
Manual: Measure the CJ temperature and set the
▲ applicable value. The instrument uses this value to
■■
▼
apply the necessary CJ compensation.
... type Select RTD Type (RTD only). To select an applicable
Sk1 = Start/Stop RTD type (Pt50, Pt100 ... )
Sk2 = Settings Select TC Type (TC only). To select an applicable
Menu: Display: thermocouple type (K, J, T ... )
4A 5A 6A 7A Trigger level (Hz only). To set the amplitude at which the
Settings ... units
instrument senses a frequency signal. Default = 5V.
... Units bar Auto Detect [✓]/[ ]: Set this option to make the
▲ ▲ instrument calculate the value from the available
▼ Pa ▼
signal.
(UPM only). Gage sensors or sensors with
(Table 4) (Table 4) [●] differential operation. A zero correction that makes
the instrument read zero at local pressure.
Menu:
4B 5B (Leak Test only). To set an applicable period for the
Settings
leak test (Hours:Minutes:Seconds).
Table 5: (Part of table) Menu options - Settings (Output)
▲
▼ Options Description
(If applicable)
... Units Pressure/Temperature: Refer to Table 4.
(Table 5) [●] Frequency Units (Hz only). To select one of these
If there is additional data for a menu option, select units:
Settings (■ ■) to see the values that are set up. If Hz: Range < 1000Hz kHz: Range 0 to 50kHz
necessary, adjust the values. pulses/minute (ppm) pulses/hour (pph)
... (TC only). Change the output operation:
Temperature to mV OR
mV to Temperature
CJ ... (TC only). Refer to Table 4.
... type Refer to Table 4.
Amplitude (Hz only). To set the amplitude of the output signal.
Amplitude = 5V (Default).
To select and set up a value for the “Nudge” output.
Example: 1.000 mA increments.
Additional data: Select Settings (■ ■)

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 Table 5: (Part of table) Menu options - Settings (Output) Operation
Options Description
This section gives examples of how to connect and use the
(If applicable)
instrument. Before you start:
To select and set up values for the “Span Check”
output. Example output cycle: • Read and understand the “Safety” section.
• Do not use a damaged instrument.
Operation - Electrical connections
This cycle repeats
To prevent instrument errors, make sure that the electrical
automatically.
connections (A1-item 10 and/or A2) are correct.
Additional data (Table 6): Select Settings (■ ■) The Help button (A3 - Item 25) shows a connection
% Step To select and set up values for the “% Step” output. diagram for the task selections you have set.
Example output cycle:
Operation - Communications port connections
Use the communications port (A1 - item 9) to attach an
Auto Repeat - Optional IDOS Universal Measurement Module (UMM).
When you attach the cable from a UMM (Figure 13/14), the
instrument automatically changes the menus to give you
Additional data (Table 6): Select Settings (■ ■) all the applicable options (Table 2/3).
... Step To select and set up values for the “Defined Step” Operation - Change the output values
output. Example output cycle:
When the output operation is set up (Table 5), use one of
these procedures to change the output values:
Auto Repeat - Optional Table 7: Procedures to change the output
Output Procedure
Select Edit (■ ■) and/or use the ▲ ▼ buttons.
Additional data (Table 6): Select Settings (■ ■) See the example below.
To select and set up values for the “Ramp” output. , Select Start/Stop (■ ■) or use the ▲ ▼ buttons
Example output cycle: to make the step changes manually.
Select Start/Stop (■ ■).

Auto Repeat - Optional Example procedure (“Nudge” output):

Display:
1 Edit 2 3 Edit 4
mA output
Additional data (Table 6): Select Settings (■ ■)
Table 6: Additional data for Settings (Output): ▲
■■ ■■ +01.000
Item Value ▼
Span Check
Low (0%) Set the 0% value. Sk1 = Edit
High (100%) Set the 100% value. Sk2 = Settings
Dwell (d) Set the period (Hours:Minutes:Seconds) between Display:
each change in value. 5 6
mA output
% Step Low (0%), High (100%), Dwell (d): As above.
Step Size (s) ... Set the change in value for each step as a
% percentage of the full-scale range (High - Low). ▲ ▲
2.000 3.000
▼ ▼
Defined Step Low (0%), High (100%), Dwell (d): As above.
Step Size (s) Set the change in value for each step.
Example: 1.000 mA steps. Increment = 1.000
Ramp Low (0%), High (100%), Dwell (d): As above. (Table 5)
Travel (t) Set the period (Hours:Minutes:Seconds) to go from
the Low (0%) value to the High (100%) value.
Auto Repeat If applicable, select this item to repeat a cycle
continuously.

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Operation - Measure/supply mA
To measure/supply a current:
1. Connect the instrument (Figure 1, 2 or 3) and, if
necessary, adjust the Set Up (Table 1).
2. Select the task from the task selection menu
(Table 2/3).
Note: Use the Dual Function area (➁) to do two operations
at the same time. If the area ➁ selection is not necessary,
set this area to off (■). This saves the battery power.
3. If necessary, adjust the Settings (Table 4/5) and/or the
output values to the system (Table 7).

Maximum: 30V

Edit Settings

Figure 2: Example configuration - To supply mA with internal

loop power (Area ➀)

Maximum: 30V

Edit Settings

a) Measure b) Supply

Figure 1: Example configuration - To measure/supply mA

with external loop power (Area ➀)

a) with external loop b) with internal loop

power power

Figure 3: Example configuration - To measure mA (Dual

Function, area ➁)

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Operation - Measure/supply Volts or mV Operation - Measure/supply Hz or pulses
To measure/supply Volts or mV: To measure/supply Hz or pulses:
1. Connect the instrument (Figure 4/5) and, if necessary, 1. Connect the instrument (Figure 6) and, if necessary,
adjust the Set Up (Table 1). adjust the Set Up (Table 1).
2. Select the task from the task selection menu 2. Select the task from the task selection menu (Table 2):
(Table 2/3). 3. If necessary, adjust the Settings (Table 4/5) and/or the
Note: Use the Dual Function area (➁) to do two operations output values to the system (Table 7).
at the same time. If the area ➁ selection is not necessary,
set this area to off (■). This saves the battery power.
3. If necessary, adjust the Settings (Table 4/5) and/or the
output values to the system (Table 7).

0 to ±30V OR 0 to 12V OR
0 to ±120mV 0 to 120mV

Settings Edit Settings

a) Input b) Output

Figure 6: Example configuration - To measure/supply Hz

or Pulses
For an input, the display shows the condition of the
Edit Settings
frequency gate:
a) Measure b) Supply = Gate open (measurement starts)
= Gate closed (measurement is waiting for the next
Figure 4: Example configuration - To measure/supply Volts rising edge of the cycle)
or mV (Area ➀) = Fast cycle

Operation - RTD/Ohms connections

In the examples that follow 2W, 3W, and 4W identify the 2,
0 to ±30V
3, and 4-wire connections for a RTD or resistance.

Figure 5: Example configuration - To measure Volts (Dual

Function, area ➁)

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Operation - Measure/simulate an RTD or Ohms
To measure/simulate RTD values or Ohms:
1. Connect the instrument (Figure 7/8) and, if necessary,
adjust the Set Up (Table 1).
2. Select the task from the task selection menu (Table 2):
3. If necessary, adjust the Settings (Table 4/5) and/or the
output values to the system (Table 7).

Pt100

°C

Edit Settings Edit Settings

a) RTD °C or °F b) Ohms (Ω)

Figure 8: Example configuration - To simulate the

temperature or resistance
Operation - Thermocouple (TC) connections
Attach the TC wires to the applicable TC mini-connector
(Figure 9). The wider blade is the negative. Then attach the
Settings connector to the instrument.
a) RTD °C or °F b) Ohms (Ω)

Figure 7: Example configuration - To measure the

temperature or resistance
For an input, the display shows the number of RTD or
resistance connections.
= Four-wire RTD attached.
If this symbol does not agree with the number of
connections:
• Make sure that the connections are correct.
• Make sure that the wires and the sensor are
serviceable.

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Operation - Measure/simulate a Thermocouple Operation - Transmitter calibration
To measure/simulate the TC values: To calibrate a transmitter:
1. Connect the instrument (Figure 9) and, if necessary, 1. Connect the instrument (Figure 10/11) and, if
adjust the Set Up (Table 1). necessary, adjust the Set Up (Table 1).
2. Select the task from the task selection menu (Table 2). 2. Select the applicable calibration task from the task
3. Select Settings (■ ■) to change the operation from selection menu (Table 2/3) and, if necessary, adjust the
Temperature to mV or mV to Temperature. Settings (Table 4/5).
4. If necessary, adjust the Settings (Table 4/5) and/or the 3. Supply the output values to the system (Table 7).
output values to the system (Table 7). Maximum: 30V

°C

Settings

Edit Settings
Settings Settings
a) °C or °F (Input) b) mV (Input) Figure 10: Example configuration - Transmitter calibration
with external loop power

Settings

Edit Settings Edit Settings

c) °C or °F (Output) d) mV (Output)

Figure 9: Example configuration - To measure/simulate the Edit Settings

temperature (°C/°F) or mV values of a TC Figure 11: Example configuration - Transmitter calibration

with internal loop power

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Operation - Switch test Operation - UPM Pressure measurements
To do tests on a switch: Read all the instructions supplied with the UPM and then
1. Connect the instrument (Figure 12) and, if necessary, use the specified procedures to connect it (Figure 13/14).
adjust the Set Up (Table 1).
2. Select the applicable switch test from the task
selection menu (Table 2/3) and, if necessary, adjust the
Settings (Table 5). The display shows the switch
condition (open or closed) in the top right-hand corner.
3. Supply the output values to the system (Table 7).
• Example - “Nudge” output.
a. Use Edit (■ ■) to set a value less than the switch
value.
b. Use the ▲ ▼ buttons to change the value in small
increments.
• Example - “Ramp” output.
a. Set “High” and “Low” values that are applicable to
the switch value (Table 6). Then, to get an accurate
switch value, set a long “Travel” period.
b. Use Start/Stop (■ ■) to start and stop the “Ramp”
cycle.
4. If necessary, supply the output values in the opposite Settings Start Settings
direction until the switch changes condition again. a) Pressure b) Leak test
The display shows the applicable values to open and
close the switch. Figure 13: Example configuration - Pressure measurement
with a UPM
5. To do the test again, press ESC to reset the values.
When the connections are complete, make the necessary
IDOS selections (Table 2/3).
Each time you use a different UPM, the DPI 880 records its
measurement units (capacity: the last 10 different UPM).
When you re-attach one of the last 10 UPM, the DPI 880
automatically uses the applicable units (psi, mbar ... ).
UPM - Measure the pressure/leak test
To measure the pressure with or without a leak test
(Figure 13):
1. Select the applicable pressure task from the task
selection menu (Table 2/3) and, if necessary, adjust the
Set Up (Table 1), and the Settings (Table 4/5).
Utilities function: Use this function to include the
Leak Test option.
2. If applicable, set the period for the leak test (Table 4).
3. If necessary, do a zero correction (Table 4).
4. To start the leak test, select Start (■ ■). When the test is
finished, the instrument calculates the leak rate in the
Edit Settings
applicable units/minute.
Figure 12: Example configuration - Switch test To measure pressure with another operation (Figure 14),
use the same procedure.

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 Maintenance
This section gives procedures to maintain the unit in a
good condition. Return the instrument to the
manufacturer or an approved service agent for all repairs.
Do not dispose of this product as household waste. Use an
approved organisation that collects and/or recycles waste
electrical and electronic equipment.
For more information, contact one of these:
• our customer service department:
(Contact us at www.gesensing.com)
• your local government office.
Maintenance - Clean the unit
Clean the case with a moist, lint-free cloth and a weak
detergent. Do not use solvents or abrasive materials.
Maintenance - Replace the batteries B1
To replace the batteries, refer to B1. Then re-attach the
cover.
Make sure that the time and date are correct. The
calibration facility uses the date to give service and
calibration messages.
All the other configuration options stay in memory.
Settings

Figure 14: Example configuration - To measure pressure

and temperature
Operation - Error indications
If the display shows <<<< or >>>> :
• Make sure that the range is correct.
• Make sure that all the related equipment and
connections are serviceable.

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Calibration Before you start the calibration, make sure that the time
and date on the instrument are correct (Table 1).
Note: GE can provide a calibration service that is traceable
Selection sequence:
to international standards.
➤ Task selection menu ➤ Set Up (Table 1) ➤ Calibration ➤
We recommend that you return the instrument to the
Display: Enter Menu:
manufacturer or an approved service agent for 1 2 3 4 5
Calibration PIN Select Channel
calibration.
If you use an alternative calibration facility, make sure that ▲
▼ ▲
it uses these standards.
+ ▼
Calibration - Before you start ■■
To do an accurate calibration, you must have:
Factory PIN = 4321 (Table 9)
• the calibration equipment specified in Table 8.
Select Function
• a stable temperature environment: 70 ± 2°F (21 ± 1°C) 5a 5b
(If applicable)
Table 8: Calibration equipment
Function Calibration equipment ▲
▼
(ppm = parts per million)
mA OR mA calibrator.
(Table 9)
mA (Dual ... ) Accuracy - mA input/output: Table 10/11
Accuracy - mA (Dual Function): Table 10 Table 9: Calibration options
mV OR mV calibrator. Options Description
TC (mV) Accuracy - mV input/output: Table 12/14 ... To calibrate the specified input/output:
Accuracy - TC (mV): Table 20 ... ➤
... ... = mA, mV, Volts, Hz, RTD (Ohms), TC (mV)
Volts OR Volts calibrator.
IDOS UMM only. To calibrate the specified IDOS UMM.
Volts (Dual ... ) Accuracy - Volts input/output: Table 13/ 15.
Refer to the user manual for the IDOS UMM.
Accuracy - Volts (Dual Function): Table 13
CJ To calibrate the cold junction channel.
Hz 1) Frequency meter
Total error: 7 ppm or better mA (Dual ... ) To calibrate the mA (Dual Function) input.
Resolution: 8 digits (minimum) Volts (Dual ... ) To calibrate the Volts (Dual Function) input.
2) Signal generator Calibration Due: To set the date of the next
IDOS UMM only. Refer to the user manual for the IDOS calibration for the instrument.
UMM. After the specified calibration date, there is a
CJ - Standard RTD probe warning message. There is a selection box to stop
Accuracy: 50 mK for 23 to 82.4°F (-5 to 28°C) the warning.
- Digital thermometer To change the calibration PIN (Personal
Accuracy: 10 mK Identification Number).
- Standard 0Ω resistor
RTD Ohms - *Standard resistor (Ω): 100, 200, 300
When you select a channel/function, the display shows the
Tolerance: 50 ppm + 0.6 ppm/°C + 5 ppm/year applicable instructions to complete the calibration.
- *Standard resistor (Ω): 400, 1k, 2k, 4k When the calibration is complete, select Calibration Due
Tolerance: 10 ppm + 0.6 ppm/°C + 5 ppm/year and set the new calibration date for the instrument.
An ohmmeter or an RTD measurement system
RTD Ohms with the specified excitation currents (Table 19).
* Or an equivalent resistance simulator

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Calibration - Procedures: mA input Table 11: mA output error limits
1. Connect the instrument to the calibration equipment Output Calibrator Permitted
(Figure 3). mA error DPI 880 error
(mA) (mA)
2. Let the equipment get to a stable temperature 0.1 0.000 006 0.001
(minimum: 5 minutes since the last power on). 4 0.000 20 0.001
3. Use the calibration menu (Table 9) to do a three-point 12 0.001 4 0.001
calibration (-FS, Zero and +FS). The display shows the 20 0.002 0.002
24 0.002 3 0.002
applicable instructions to complete the calibration.
4. To make sure that the calibration is correct, select the Calibration - Procedures: mV/Volts input
applicable mA input task (Table 2) and apply these 1. Connect the instrument to the calibration equipment
values: (Figure 4).
• mA: -55, -40, -24, -18, -12, -6, 0 (open circuit) 2. Let the equipment get to a stable temperature
Then mA: 0, 6, 12, 18, 24, 40, 55. (minimum: 5 minutes since the last power on).
5. Make sure that the error is in the specified limits 3. Use the calibration menu (Table 9) to do a three-point
(Table 10). calibration (-FS, Zero and +FS). The display shows the
applicable instructions to complete the calibration.
Table 10: mA input error limits
Applied Calibrator Permitted
4. To make sure that the calibration is correct, select the
mA error DPI 880 error applicable mV or Volts input task (Table 2).
(mA) (mA) 5. Then apply the input values that are applicable to the
±55 0.002 2 0.005 calibration:
±40 0.001 8 0.004 • mV: -120, -60, -30, 0 (short circuit)
±24 0.001 4 0.003
Then mV: 0, 30, 60, 120
±18 0.000 4 0.003
OR
±12 0.000 3 0.002
• Volts (V): -30, -15, -5, 0 (short circuit)
±6 0.000 2 0.002
Then volts (V): 0, 5, 15, 30
0 (open circuit) - 0.001
6. Make sure that the error is in the specified limits
Calibration - Procedures: mA output
(Table 12 or Table 13).
1. Connect the instrument to the calibration equipment
Table 12: mV input error limits
(Figure 1).
Applied Calibrator Permitted
2. Let the equipment get to a stable temperature mV error DPI 880 error
(minimum: 5 minutes since the last power on). (mV) (mV)
3. Use the calibration menu (Table 9) to do a two-point ±120 0.001 3 0.03
calibration (Zero and +FS). The display shows the ±60 0.000 8 0.02
±30 0.000 6 0.02
applicable instructions to complete the calibration.
0 (Short circuit) - 0.01
4. To make sure that the calibration is correct, select the
Table 13: Volts (V) input error limits
applicable mA output task (Table 2) and set these
Applied Calibrator Permitted
output values:
V error DPI 880 error
• mA: 0.1, 4, 12, 20, 24 (V) (V)
5. Make sure that the error is in the specified limits ±30 0.000 58 0.004
(Table 11). ±15 0.000 11 0.002
±5 0.000 06 0.001
0 (Short circuit) - 0.001

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Calibration - Procedures: mV/Volts output 3. Set up the equipment with these conditions:
1. Connect the instrument to the calibration equipment Frequency meter: Gate time = one second
(Figure 4). Signal generator: Output = 10V, unipolar,
2. Let the equipment get to a stable temperature square wave
(minimum: 5 minutes since the last power on). Frequency = 990 Hz
3. Use the calibration menu (Table 9) to do a two-point DPI 880: Input units = Hz (Table 4)
calibration (Zero and +FS). The display shows the Input trigger level = 5V (Table 4)
applicable instructions to complete the calibration.
4. Use the calibration menu (Table 9) to do the calibration.
4. To make sure that the calibration is correct, select the The display shows the applicable instructions to
applicable mV or Volts output task (Table 2). complete the calibration.
5. Then set the output values that are applicable to the 5. To make sure that the calibration is correct, set up the
calibration: equipment to do one of these calibration checks:
• mV: 0, 30, 60, 90, 120 • Hz input calibration check (Figure 6):
OR
Frequency meter: Gate time = one second
• Volts (V): 0, 3, 6, 9, 12
Signal generator: Output = 10V, unipolar,
6. Make sure that the error is in the specified limits square wave
(Table 14 or Table 15).
DPI 880: Input trigger level = 5V (Table 4)
Table 14: mV output error limits Units (Table 4): Hz or kHz as
Output Calibrator Permitted specified in Table 16/17.
mV error DPI 880 error
(mV) (mV) • Hz output calibration check (Figure 6):
0 0.000 05 0.01 Frequency meter: Gate time = one second
30 0.000 425 0.02
DPI 880: Units (Table 5): Hz or kHz as
60 0.000 8 0.03
90 0.001 175 0.03
specified in Table 16/17.
120 0.000 98 0.04 6. Measure or supply the specified values (Table 16/17):
Table 15: Volts (V) output error limits Hz then kHz. Make sure that the error is in the specified
Output Calibrator Permitted limits.
V error DPI 880 error Table 16: Hz error limits (Measure/Supply)
(V) (V) Measure/ Calibrator Permitted
0 0.000 000 05 0.001 Supply error (Hz) DPI 880 error (Hz)
3 0.000 017 5 0.002 Hz
6 0.000 03 0.002 25 0.000 175 0.002 0.001 4
9 0.000 05 0.002 100 0.000 7 0.002 0.002 1
12 0.000 134 0.002 250 0.001 75 0.004 0.003 5
Calibration - Procedures: Hz input/output 500 0.003 5 0.006 0.005 8
990 0.006 93 0.011 0.010 4
1. Connect the instrument to the calibration equipment
(Figure 6). Table 17: kHz error limits (Measure/Supply)
2. Let the equipment get to a stable temperature Measure/ Calibrator Permitted
(minimum: 5 minutes since the last power on). Supply error (kHz) DPI 880 error (kHz)
kHz
2.500 0 0.017 5 0.000 2 0.000 042
10.000 0 0.07 0.000 2 0.000 112
20.000 0 0.14 0.000 3 0.000 205
30.000 0 0.21 0.000 4 0.000 298
50.000 0 0.35 0.000 6 0.000 483

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Calibration - Procedures: CJ input Calibration - Procedures: RTD (Ohms) output
1. Connect the instrument to the calibration equipment 1. Connect the instrument to the calibration equipment
(Figure 9). (Figure 8).
2. Let the equipment get to a stable temperature 2. Let the equipment get to a stable temperature
(minimum: 5 minutes since the last power on). (minimum: 5 minutes since the last power on).
3. Use the calibration menu (Table 9) to do a one-point 3. Use the calibration menu (Table 9) to do a two-point
calibration (+FS). The display shows the applicable calibration for each range.
instructions to complete the calibration. • Range: 0-399.9Ω
4. To make sure that the calibration is correct, select the • Range: 400Ω-1999.9Ω
applicable T1 input task (Table 2). • Range: 2kΩ-4kΩ
5. Make sure that the DPI 880 gives a probe temperature The display shows the applicable instructions to
that agrees with the temperature on the digital calibrate each range.
thermometer ±0.2°F (0.1°C). 4. To make sure that the calibration is correct, select the
Calibration - Procedures: RTD (Ohms) input applicable ohms output task (Table 2).
1. Let the equipment get to a stable temperature 5. Supply the specified values (Table 19). Make sure that
(minimum: 5 minutes since the last power on). the error is in the specified limits.
2. Use the calibration menu (Table 9) to do a two-point Table 19: RTD (Ohms) output error limits
calibration for each range. Ohms Excitation Calibrator Permitted
• Range: 0-399.9Ω (Ω) (mA)* error DPI 880 error
(Ω) (Ω)
a. Nominal zero ohms: Make a 4 wire connection to
0 0.50 to 3.0 0.003 0.05
the 0Ω resistor (Figure 7).
100 0.50 to 3.0 0.004 0.06
b. Nominal positive full-scale ohms: Make a 4 wire
200 0.50 to 3.0 0.005 0.06
connection to the 400Ω resistor (Figure 7).
300 0.50 to 3.0 0.007 0.07
• Range: 400Ω-4kΩ
400 0.50 to 3.0 0.008 0.07
a. Nominal zero ohms: Make a 4 wire connection to
1000 0.05 to 0.8 0.015 0.30
the 400Ω resistor (Figure 7).
2000 0.05 to 0.4 0.026 0.40
b. Nominal positive full-scale ohms: Make a 4 wire
4000 0.05 to 0.3 0.049 0.80
connection to the 4kΩ resistor (Figure 7).
The display shows the applicable instructions to * Refer to “Specification”
calibrate each range.
3. To make sure that the calibration is correct, select the
applicable ohms input task (Table 2).
4. Make a 4 wire connection to the applicable standard
resistor (Table 18) and measure the value (Figure 7).
5. Make sure that the error is in the specified limits
(Table 18).
Table 18: RTD (Ohms) input error limits
Standard Resistor Permitted
Resistor* error DPI 880 error
(Ω) (Ω) (Ω)
0 (Short circuit) - 0.05
100 0.008 0.05
200 0.013 0.05
300 0.018 0.05
400 0.007 0.05
1k 0.042 0.25
2k 0.052 0.25
4k 0.072 0.50
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Calibration - Procedures: TC (mV) input/output Specification
1. Connect the instrument to the calibration equipment:
All accuracy statements include one year stability.
• TC (mV) input = Figure 9b
Specification - General
• TC (mV) output = Figure 9d Languages English [Default]
2. Let the equipment get to a stable temperature Operating 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C)
(minimum: 5 minutes since the last power on). temperature
Storage -4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C)
3. Use the calibration menu (Table 9) to do the calibration:
temperature
• TC (mV) input = three-point calibration Humidity 0 to 90% without condensation
(-FS, Zero and +FS). (Def Stan 66-31, 8.6 cat III)
• TC (mV) output = two-point calibration (Zero and +FS). Shock/Vibration BS EN 61010:2001; Def Stan 66-31, 8.4 cat III
EMC BS EN 61326-1:1998 + A2:2001
The display shows the applicable instructions to
Safety Electrical - BS EN 61010:2001; CE Marked
complete the calibration.
Size (L: W: H) 7.1 x 3.3 x 2.0 in
4. To make sure that the calibration is correct, select the (180 x 85 x 50 mm)
applicable TC (mV) input or output task (Table 2) and Weight 15 oz (425 g)
apply the necessary values: Power supply 3 x AA alkaline batteries
Duration Measure functions (area ➀): ≈ 60 hours
• TC (mV) input: -10, 0 (short circuit)
Dual Function, mA measure (area ➁):
Then TC (mV): 25, 50, 75
≈ 7 hours (24 V Source at 12 mA)
• TC (mV) output: -10, 0, 25, 50, 75
Specification - Electrical (A1 - Item 10)
5. Make sure that the error is in the specified limits
Range (Measure): 0 to ±55 mA 0 to ±120 mV
(Table 20).
0 to 4000Ω* 0 to ±30 V
Table 20: TC (mV) input/output error limits Accuracy: Measure mA 0.02% of reading + 3 counts
Input Calibrator error Permitted DPI 880 error Accuracy: Measure mV 0.02% of reading + 2 counts
or output TC (mV) TC (mV) Accuracy: Measure V 0.03% of reading + 2 counts
TC (mV) mV mV mV mV
Range (Supply): 0 to 24 mA 0 to 120 mV
-10 0.000 5 0.000 18 0.008 0.008
0 to 4000Ω* 0 to 12 V
0 - 0.000 05 0.006 0.006
Accuracy (Supply): 0.02% of reading + 2 counts
25 0.000 6 0.000 36 0.010 0.010
mA, mV, V
50 0.000 8 0.000 68 0.014 0.014
75 0.001 0 0.000 99 0.018 0.018 Temperature coefficient
(Measure or supply)
Calibration - Procedures: IDOS UMM
14 to 50°F, 86 to 122°F 0.0017% FS / °F
Refer to the user manual for the IDOS UMM. (-10 to 10°C, 30 to 50°C) (0.003% FS / °C)
When the calibration is complete, the instrument Connectors (A1 - Item 10) Four 0.16 in (4 mm) sockets
automatically sets a new calibration date in the UMM. One TC mini-connector socket
* Refer to “Specification - Resistance ranges (Ohms/RTD)”

Specification - Electrical connectors (A2)

Range (Measure) 0 to ±55 mA
0 to ±30 V
Accuracy: Measure mA 0.02% of reading + 3 counts
Accuracy: Measure V 0.03% of reading + 2 counts
Temperature coefficient
14 to 50°F, 86 to 122°F 0.0017% FS / °F
(-10 to 10°C, 30 to 50°C) (0.003% FS / °C)
Switch detection Open and closed. 2 mA current.
Loop power output 24 V ± 10% (Maximum: 35 mA)
HART® resistor 250 Ω
Connectors (A2) Three 0.16 in (4 mm) sockets

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Specification - Temperature ranges (RTD)
RTD type Standard Range °F Range °C Accuracy °F * Accuracy °C *
Pt50 (385) IEC 751 -328 to 1 562 -200 to 850 0.90 0.50
Pt100 (385) IEC 751 -328 to 1 562 -200 to 850 0.45 0.25
Pt200 (385) IEC 751 -328 to 1 562 -200 to 850 1.08 0.60
Pt500 (385) IEC 751 -328 to 1 562 -200 to 850 0.72 0.40
Pt1000 (385) IEC 751 -328 to 752 -200 to 400 0.36 0.20
D 100 (392) JIS 1604-1989 -328 to 1 202 -200 to 650 0.45 0.25
Ni 100 DIN 43760 -76 to 482 -60 to 250 0.36 0.20
Ni 120 MINCO 7-120 -112 to 500 -80 to 260 0.36 0.20
*Temperature coefficient:
14 to 50°F, 86 to 122°F = 0.0028% FS / °F
(-10 to 10°C, 30 to 50°C = 0.005% FS / °C)

Specification - Resistance ranges (Ohms/RTD)

Range (Ω) Excitation (mA) Accuracy (Ω)*
Measure Supply
0 to 400 0.10 to 0.5 - 0.15
0 to 400 0.50 to 3.0 0.10 0.10
400 to 1 500 0.10 to 0.8 0.50 0.50
1 500 to 3 200 0.05 to 0.4 1.00 1.00
3 200 to 4 000 0.05 to 0.3 1.30 1.30
*Temperature coefficient:
14 to 50°F, 86 to 122°F = 0.0028% FS / °F
(-10 to 10°C, 30 to 50°C = 0.005% FS / °C)

Specification - Frequency
cpm = counts/minute, cph = counts/hour
Range (Measure): Accuracy:
0 to 999.999 Hz For all the ranges:
0 to 50.0000 kHz 0.003% of reading + 2 counts
cpm: 0 to 999 999
cph: 0 to 999 999
ppm = pulses/minute, pph = pulses/hour
Range (Supply): Accuracy:
0 to 999.99 Hz 0.003% of reading + 0.0023 Hz
0 to 50.000 kHz 0.003% of reading + 0.0336 Hz
ppm: 0 to 59 999 0.003% of reading + 0.138 cpm
pph: 0 to 99 999 0.003% of reading + 0.5 cph

Temperature coefficient
14 to 50°F, 86 to 122°F 0.0017% FS / °F
(-10 to 10°C, 30 to 50°C) (0.003% FS / °C)
Output waveform Square, bipolar
Voltage input 0 to 30 V
Trigger level 0 to 12 V, Resolution: 0.1 V
Output amplitude 0.1 to 12 V dc ± 1% (≤ 10 mA)
0.1 to 12 V ac* ± 5% (≤ 10 mA)
* Peak to Peak

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Specification - Temperature ranges (TC)
Thermocouple type Standard Range °F Range °C Accuracy °F * Accuracy °C *
K IEC 584 -454 to -328 -270 to -200 3.6 2.0
K IEC 584 -328 to 2 502 -200 to 1 372 1.1 0.6
J IEC 584 -346 to 2 192 -210 to 1 200 0.9 0.5
T IEC 584 -454 to -292 -270 to -180 2.5 1.4
T IEC 584 -292 to -94 -180 to -70 0.9 0.5
T IEC 584 -94 to 752 -70 to 400 0.6 0.3
B IEC 584 32 to 932 0 to 500 7.2 4.0
B IEC 584 932 to 2 192 500 to 1 200 3.6 2.0
B IEC 584 2 192 to 3 308 1 200 to 1 820 1.8 1.0
R IEC 584 -58 to 32 -50 to 0 5.4 3.0
R IEC 584 32 to 572 0 to 300 3.6 2.0
R IEC 584 572 to 3 214 300 to 1 768 1.8 1.0
S IEC 584 -58 to 32 -50 to 0 4.5 2.5
S IEC 584 32 to 212 0 to 100 3.4 1.9
S IEC 584 212 to 3 214 100 to 1 768 2.5 1.4
E IEC 584 -454 to -238 -270 to -150 1.6 0.9
E IEC 584 -238 to 1 832 -150 to 1 000 0.7 0.4
N IEC 584 -454 to -4 -270 to -20 1.8 1.0
N IEC 584 -4 to 2 372 -20 to 1 300 1.1 0.6
L DIN 43710 -328 to 1 652 -200 to 900 0.6 0.3
U DIN 43710 -328 to 212 -200 to 100 0.9 0.5
U DIN 43710 212 to 1 112 100 to 600 0.6 0.3
C 32 to 2 732 0 to 1 500 1.8 1.0
C 2 732 to 3 632 1 500 to 2 000 2.5 1.4
C 3 632 to 4 199 2 000 to 2 315 3.4 1.9
D 32 to 3 092 0 to 1 700 1.8 1.0
D 3 092 to 3 992 1 700 to 2 200 2.9 1.6
D 3 992 to 4 514 2 200 to 2 490 6.5 3.6
*Cold Junction (CJ) error (Maximum):
Range 50° to 86°F (10 to 30°C) = 0.4°F (0.2°C)
Add 0.01° CJ error / ° ambient temperature change for ranges: 14 to 50°F, 86 to 122°F (-10 to 10°C, 30 to 50°C)

Specification - mV (TC) range

Range Impedance Accuracy
(mV) (Measure/Supply)
-10 to 75 < 0.2 Ω 0.02% of reading + 7 counts

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