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Mechanical Department Calibration

StandardslProcedures

Number: MD-CALPROC-O12 Date: 6/26/2009

Manufacturer: Barton

Model: Barton Model 6001 Differential Pressure Transmitter &

Model 6002 Flow Transmitter

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This Procedure is used for:

Calibration of Barton pressure transmitters.

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- SECTION 4

CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS

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4-1. GENERAL

- A. Normal Operation

~ A pressure unit furnished by the factory is normally calibrated to a customer

specified range. If no range is specified, the unit is factory set to its upper
range limit. In the mode of operation most commonly used, the output from the
I transmitter varies between 4-20 rnA or 10-50 rnA. This output is linear with
the measured variable as shown on graph Aoi"Ff[gure 4-1.
(Model 6002 Flow Transmitter) when measuring the square root of DP the
I transmitter has a cut-off point of 7 percent (0.5 percent of,_Q..P) below'which
output is linear ~ithO_4tff~_r~!!~t},o~!._J)ressure.Figure 4-3 illustrates the relation­
ship between input and output. '-----.---.­
I B. Sp~n (Model 6001 only)

I By using the span adjustment, the span of the transmitter output may be
varied in a linear manner, from 100~perc~nt~ffulls~_~J.~.JI()_~IlJ~t-J.Q=P!~J:~~.nJ.
Graph B of Figure 4-1 illuStra~tes~~thereiatlonwb<etween the output and the

I measured variable when the span is set at 80 percent, 50 percent, and 10

percent of the nominal range. For example, a transmitter having an upper
range limit of 0-250 inches W.C., when set to 10 percent span, will provide a 4-20

I rnA (or 10-50 rnA) signal which is linear with a change of only 0-25 inches w.c.
in the measured variable. This adjustment may be used where a change in the
measurement range is required from time to time.

I C. Suppression/Elevation (Model 6001 only)

The electronics signal need not be tied to the "zero" of the measured variable.
I Zero differential pressure can be suppressed or Jelevated with respect to the
minimum output signal, either 4 rnA or 10 rnA. Zero control is adjustable
between -50 Jl~rc~nttcl~100perc~n~.<?f __~p~EHr3.~ge limit with the condition
I tliaftlie-lofiiT calibrated span-oo'irid"zero adjustmenf,oQoe'Sllot exceed the upper
range limit. For example: iIi Figure 4-1, Graph C, the electronic output is
linear between -50 percent to -10 percent, -20 percent to 0 percent, 50 percent
I to 60 percent, or 50 percent to 100 percent.
D. Flow Transmitter (Model 6002)

I The Flow Transmitter has a ;Dan adjustable from !9Jl.n.eI:c.ent to~oo"op~r~ent2f

upper ran~_~ 1i.ml.t. Z~o is a ]ystable between .::20 per,cent to o+2.0_QD~E~j of
uPI5'er'Orange limit. A change from square root of DP~operation to linearoj)P
I operation is possible. _~__o_o~~~'O_O --_.
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 A. OUTPUT CAUBRATED TO 100% O~ RANGE

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B. EFFECT OF SPAN ADJUSTMENT

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100% OF UPPER
RANGE LIMIT

C. ZERO CONTROL

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RANGEUMIT
SUPPRESSED SPAN "SUP" ELEVATED SPAN "ELY"
(ELEVATED ZERO) (SUPPRESSED ZERO)
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Figure 4-1. Span and Zero Adjustment

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 Transmitter

Terminal Box

Digital
Voltmeter

Zero Adjusting
Screw

Blade Type
Screwdriver

DC Power S'upply

Precision Resistor
(2OOn or SOOn)
(Refer to Table 4-1)

Figure 4-2. Calibration Wiring

20.0
C
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13.6
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CJ 10.4
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0
0
16 36 64 100
II}4PUT (DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE) (0/0)

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CJ DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
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5 o Ti,
o : 1.0 INPUT
APPROx. 0.5 (O"IFFERENTIAL PRESSURE) (%)

Figure 4-3. Relationship Between Input and Output (Model 6002)

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 E. Damping
Damping is used in applications where the !!1~~~l~E~d p!:-e~~~!~,!!~tesdue to
mechanical vibration, PEmp~.etc. Damping is accomplished by increaSing the
RC time constant of the electronics, which effectively "smooths" the output
oscillations.
F. Jumper-Plug Adjustments
The coarse zero (on Model 6001), coarse span, and damping adjustments are
accomplished by simply relocating the jumper-plug with a screwdriver. With
the Model 6002, linear output with DP may be obtained by moving the jumper­
plug from VLlP to LlP (see Figure 4-6).

CAUTION
USE OF METAL TOOLS TO REMOVE ELEC­
TRONICS HOUSING COVERS MAY DAMAGE
HOUSING FINISH.

4-2. DAMPING: ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

1. Position.. .Oof the Damping adjustment provides no damping (see Figure 4-4). If
no damping is required, the jumper-plug can be left in this position.
2. If damping is required, with a screwdriver relocate the jumper-plug. Position 1
provides minimum damping and position 3 provides maximum damping. Refer
to the Specifications (Section 1-3) for the time constant corresponding to each
position.

4-3. CALIBRATION
A. Calibration Check Points
Normally the points at which the calibration of the instrument is checked are
zer9..J. m-id-scalf, and flill~al~.J>iJb~.x~J)g~._.Theiie-·poIiltScorrespond to ail
output of 4, 12, and 20 m..f.- (or 1~1 and 5Q .!!lA, as applicable). For a more
a'ccurate check, linearity may be verifIed at3 points between the 2 end points.
B. Calibration Procedure (Model 6001, Differential Pressure)
Perform the calibration procedure as follows:
1. Place the Coarse Zero jumper-plug in the proper location (see Figure 4-4).
2. Place the Coarse Span jumper-plug in the proper location to obtain the
coarse span desired (see Figure 4-5).
3. Connect the transmitter and test equipment as shown in Figure 4-2. Turn
power on.

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I Zero Coarse
Adjustment - - - - /

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I Zero Fine

Adjustment

POSITION OF JUMPER PLUG

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EFFECT OF RNE ZERO (,

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,. : COUNTERClOCKWISE
; ROTATION)
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-25% o ·50% 75% . 100"10

I ~ERO (PSI)

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I RANGE 0-25/250 INCH WC
125 250 INCH WC

I (ADJUSTABLE TO -250" WC)

Figure 4-4. Adjustable Zero

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 Span Fine
Adjustment

Spa1 Coarse
Adlustment

POSITION OF JUMPER PLUG

000
321
000
3 2 I
000
3 2 I
COARSE COARSE COARSE

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EFFECT OF FINE SPAN

ADJUSTMENT (ARROW MEANS
'COUNTERa.OCKWISE
, ROTATION)

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10 :(, 20 1000/0
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Figure 4-5. Adjustable Span

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I Span Fine Adjust­
mentScrew
Mounting Screws

I of Amplifier
Unit
Electronics
Terminal Box Tenninal Board
Tenninal Board
casing Mounting
Span Coarse

I Adjustment'Unit Screws

Amplifier
Tenninal Screws

I Unit

Grounding
SCrew
I (8-32 UNC)

v'M- - LlP External Grounding

SCrew ·(8-32 UNC)
I Select Bar

Zero Fine Check Terminal

Adjustment Screw
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(Minus-Head Screw)
(Served as Indicator Connection)

Damping Adjustment 'Unit

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I Figure 4-6. Front View of Electronics Unit (Model 6002)

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 CAUTION
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MUST NOT EX­

CEED 27 VOLTS DC ON UNITS WITH LIpHT­

NING ARRESTERS.

4. With zero calibration pressure applied, adjustthe~~t;~\ to obtain

~.Q11s-..output._j:Q.QQ1... V()lt.. Turn clo.ckwjse_fQ[__~t~y'~~~_.zero and
counterclockwise for suppressed zero. ...
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5. With full scale calibration pressure applied, adjust th~ §?f:m$ontroyon

~he amplifier_~~~_!~~~_!..Q:.Q.Qg_.YQ!~_.:!:Q:.~04~. l!!.n cio<:kwise to
Increase the span, counterclockwIse to dec-rease the span.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no adjustment is required.
7. Apply Y2 full scale calibration pressure. The output reading should be 6.000
volts plus or minus the tolerance specified in Table 4-2.*
8. Measure the output voltage at 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% of calibrated range,
increasing and decreasing pressures. The measured value at each input
shall be within the tolerance specified in Table 4-2.*
9. Return the cover to the electronics housing. Tighten the cover hand-tight or
to a torque of 14.5 ft-Ibs.

Table 4-1. Calibration Equipment

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Digital Voltmeter ±0.05% accuracy
(4-Y2 digit)
Power Supply
4-20 rnA Output 24 VDC current limited at 30 rnA.
10-50 rnA Output 45 VDC current limited at 65 rnA
regulation 3%, ripple 1%
Precision Load Resistor .}

4-20 rnA Output 500 ohms ±0.01%, 1 W**

10-50 rnA Output 200 ohms ±0.01%, 1 W**
Pressure Source (to provide zero
to full scale pressure)
Accuracy 0.05%
Stability 0.05%

*If output is not within the tolerance specified, refer to Appendix C for linearity

adjustment instructions.

**Resistance values for 2-10 volts output. For 1-5 volts output, reduce resistance values

by one-half, to 250 ohms for 4-20 rnA and 100 ohms for 10-50 rnA.

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I c. Calibration Procedure (Model 6002, Flow)
1. Perform steps 2 through 6 of Paragraph 4-3, B.

I 2. Measure the output voltage at 0, 1, 4, 16, 26, 64, and 100% of the calibrated
range, with increasing and decreasing pressures. The measured value at
each input shall be within the tolerance specified in Table 4-3.
I 3. Return the housing cover to the electronics housing. Tighten the cover hand
tight or to a torque at 14.5 ft-Ibs. .
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Table 4-2. Linearity-Model6001
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Input Output
I %FS
0.000
Volts
2.000
Tolerance
±0.20% for 0-5/50" we and
25.000 4.000 0-25/250" we ranges
I 50.000
75.000
6.000
8.000
±0.25% for other ranges

100.000 10.000
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I Table 4-3. Linearity-Mode16002

I Input
%FS
Output
Volts Tolerance
0.000 2.000 ±0.25% from 20% to 100% flow
I 1.000
4.000
2.800
3.600
±O.5% from 7% to 20% flow
Linear with DP below 7% flow
16.000 5.200 ~

I 36.000
64.000
6.800
8.400
100.000 10.000
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