In industrial automation and mechanical engineering, accurate pressure measurements are crucial for quality assurance and process optimization. Portable pressure calibrators offer a flexible and efficient solution for on-site measurements. This post highlights the benefits of these devices and compares them with stationary calibration systems.
Benefits of Portable Pressure Calibrators
Flexibility and Mobility
Portable pressure calibrators are compact and lightweight, making them ideal for use in various locations. Technicians can easily transport them to different machines and installations, allowing for on-site calibration.
Time and Cost Efficiency
The ability to perform pressure calibrations on-site reduces downtime and saves costs associated with transporting devices to a calibration laboratory. Additionally, it allows for a quicker response to calibration needs.
| Cost Factor | Portable Pressure Calibrators | Stationary Pressure Calibrators |
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| Acquisition Costs | Medium to High | High |
| Maintenance Costs | Low | High |
| Operating Costs | Low | High |
| Transport Costs | None | Medium to High |
| Training Costs | Low | Medium |
| Downtime Costs (Production Standstill) | Low | High |
| Annual Operating Costs | Low to Medium | High |
| Depreciation Costs | Low to Medium | High |
Explanations:
- Acquisition Costs: Portable devices are often cheaper to purchase than stationary systems, especially when considering mobility and flexibility.
- Maintenance Costs: Portable pressure calibrators typically have lower maintenance costs due to their simpler design and lower complexity.
- Operating Costs: These are lower for portable devices as there are no additional costs for installation and operation at a fixed location.
- Transport Costs: Stationary calibration systems require the transport of devices to the calibration location, which is not necessary with portable devices.
- Training Costs: Portable pressure calibrators are usually more user-friendly and require less training.
- Downtime Costs: Quick on-site calibration with portable devices minimizes production downtimes and associated costs.
- Annual Operating Costs: Overall, portable pressure calibrators result in lower annual operating costs.
- Depreciation Costs: Due to lower acquisition and maintenance costs, depreciation costs for portable devices are often lower.
This cost analysis shows that portable pressure calibrators can be more economical in terms of acquisition and maintenance, as well as having lower ongoing costs, making them a cost-efficient solution for on-site measurements.
User-Friendliness
Modern portable pressure calibrators feature intuitive user interfaces that make them easy to operate. This reduces the training burden on staff and minimizes the risk of operational errors.
Comparison: Portable vs. Stationary Pressure Calibrators
| Feature | Portable Pressure Calibrators | Stationary Pressure Calibrators |
|---|---|---|
| Mobility | High, ideal for on-site measurements | Low, fixed installation |
| Application Locations | Flexible, usable in various installations | Limited, only in calibration laboratories |
| Calibration Speed | Fast, on-site | Slower, considering transport time |
| Operating Costs | Low, no additional transport costs | Higher, transport and downtime costs |
| User-Friendliness | High, intuitive interface | Variable, depending on the system |
| Accuracy | High, depending on the model | Very high, often higher specified |
| Maintenance Effort | Low, easy to maintain | High, complex maintenance requirements |
Application Areas
Portable pressure calibrators are widely used in various industries, including:
- Petrochemicals: Monitoring and calibration of pressure systems in refineries.
- Food and Beverage Industry: Ensuring accurate pressure conditions in production facilities.
- Water and Wastewater Management: Calibration of pressure sensors in water treatment plants.
Conclusion
Portable pressure calibrators offer a flexible, cost-efficient, and user-friendly solution for on-site pressure measurements. They enable technicians to perform quick and precise calibrations, leading to improved process safety and quality. The comparison with stationary calibration systems shows that portable devices are superior in many applications, especially when mobility and quick deployment are required.
- 50% smaller and 33% lighter than the DPI 610
- Generates 0 to 20 bar / 300 psi in under 30 seconds
- Generates up to 95% vacuum
- Pressure measurement is twice as accurate
- Three times better electrical measurement accuracy
- Simplified touchscreen interface with application dashboard, quick task selection, and favorites storage
- Fast setup for any application in just three touches
- Calculates PASS/FAIL errors, documents results, and is compatible with calibration software
- Includes a free license for 4Sight2 Lite calibration software
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- The complete pressure calibration tool offers powerful pressure generation capabilities:
- Vacuum to pneumatic pressures up to 35 bar / 500 psi / 3.5 MPa with integrated barometer for accurate pseudo pressure measurements
- Hydraulic pressure up to 1,000 bar / 15,000 psi / 100 MPa
- HART communication included as standard on all versions
- Superior pressure accuracy: total 1-year uncertainty up to 0.025% of full scale (FS) over the temperature range of −10 °C to +50 °C
- Integrated calibration record with countdown to next due calibration
- Rugged, portable design with high-contrast backlit LCD display
- Versions available for hazardous (Ex) areas (intrinsically safe)
- Optional remote pressure sensor (PM700E) and resistance temperature detector (RTD INTERFACE) with plug & play functionality
- Minimized leakage during use with quick-connect pressure adapters and hoses
- Comprehensive data logging and local documentation functionalities
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DPI620 GENII Multi-Function Process Calibrator and HART Communicator for safe and hazardous area use
- Multi-function capabilities: electrical, frequency, temperature, and pressure
- Optional HART and Foundation Fieldbus communicators
- ATEX, IECEx, and ETL approved for use in hazardous areas
- Modular, reconfigurable, and expandable design
- Individual components can also be used as stand-alone instruments
- Enables significant reduction in equipment inventory
- Simplifies training and enhances operator safety
- Reduces cost of ownership
- Includes a free license for 4Sight2 Lite calibration software
- *Bluetooth connectivity for wireless communication
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- The complete pressure calibration tool: pump, measure, analyze
- Industry-leading pressure accuracy
- Fast and reliable from vacuum up to 1000 bar / 15,000 psi
- Easy operation via touchscreen interface
- No leaks in the field thanks to quick-fit pressure adapters and hoses
- Includes a free license for 4Sight2 Lite calibration software
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- Wide pressure range availability from 25 mbar to 1400 bar
- Versions for gauge, absolute, differential, and barometric pressure measurement
- Three accuracy levels: Standard (±0.1% FS), High (±0.05% FS), Premium (±0.025% FS)
- Each module stores individual calibration data (plug-and-play)
- Automatic detection and configuration by the DPI 610E host instrument
- Robust construction with media-compatible materials such as 316L stainless steel, Hastelloy C276, and Inconel 625
- Certified for hazardous area use (options for ATEX, IECEx, CSA, and more)
- Versions available with negative calibration option (OP1)
- Flexible connection options including G1/8, G1/4, NPT, and quick-connect fittings
- Operating temperature range from -10 °C to +50 °C
- Optional connection for external RTD temperature measurement
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- 41 pressure ranges from ±25 mbar to 1,400 bar (±10 inH₂O to 20,000 psi / 2.5 kPa to 140 MPa)
- Total 1-year uncertainty up to 0.025% of full scale (FS) across the temperature range of -10 °C to +50 °C
- Integrated calibration record with countdown display for next due date
- Rugged, handheld design with backlit, high-contrast display
- Functions for leak test, tare, maximum/minimum display and filtering
- Version for hazardous areas (intrinsically safe) available
- Optional external plug-and-play sensors: pressure sensor (PM700E) and RTD temperature probe (RTD-PROBE)
- Compatible with our pneumatic and hydraulic hand pumps
- Compatible with 4Sight2 for automated calibration processes
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- On-site selection of pressure range from the GENii PM620/PM620T pressure module family.
- Built-in barometer for accurate pseudo-pressure measurement.
- Hybrid pressure generation and control from -0.9 barg (-13 psi) to 20 barg (300 psi).
- Automatic selection between manual pressure generation, automatic generation, or venting with large test volume capacity.
- Fully automatic pressure generation and control for precise setpoint maintenance.
- Minimization of field leaks using quick-fit pressure adapters.
- Physical or *Bluetooth® wireless connection to a DPI620G electrical calibrator.
- Field-replaceable rechargeable battery pack.
- Autonomous calibration assistant for storing procedures and calibration data.
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ICP 40.2 - Precision Hand Pressure Pump
- Testing, adjustment and calibration of all types of pressure gauges
- 3 in 1: vacuum, low pressure and medium pressure calibration
- Exact setting in the mbar range thanks to the ultra-fine thread pitch and large-volume control valve
- Tool-free change between overpressure and vacuum generation
- Measuring ranges up to 0 ... 1,000 bar (0 ... 15,000 psi), vacuum and absolute pressure ranges also available
- Accuracy: up to 0.05 % (incl. calibration certificate)
- Intrinsically safe version
- Logger function with up to 50 measured values per second
- Communication with WIKA-CAL software over WIKA-Wireless
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- 0.02%, 0.05% FS Accuracy
- Intrinsically Safe
- Field Switchable Pressure Module
- Dual Digital Pressure Module Inputs
- Color Touchscreen Display
- Built-in Quick Test Task Feature
- Built-in Barometer
- Intuitive Smartphone Like Interface
- Bluetooth and USB Communication
- Optional HART Communication
- Communicates with Additel's Link Mobile App
- ISO 17025-accredited calibration w/data included
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- Automated pressure generation and control to 10,000 psi (700 Bar)
- Accuracy to 0.01%FS
- Dual-range manual or auto select
- Control stability ≤ 0.005%FS
- Portable - designed for use in the field and in the lab
- Control by optional external pressure modules
- Supports two external pressure modules
- Wi-Fi, LAN, Bluetooth, USB and Ethernet communication
- Full HART field communicator
- HART and PROFIBUS communication
- Data logging and task management
- Patented electric pump technology
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- handheld pressure calibrator with easily interchangeable reference pressure sensors (sensor can also be attached externally)
- Measuring ranges from 0 ... 4 psi to 0 ... 116,000 psi (0 ... 250 mbar to 0 ... 8,000 bar )
- Accuracy: 0.025 % (incl. calibration certificate)
- Calibration and pressure-switch test functions
- Software and complete service cases (incl. pumps) available
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- Fully automatic calibrator with built-in pump and controller
- Switchable internal pressure modules for expandable ranges
- Accuracy (1 year ) of 0.02% FS
- Less than 4 lbs (1.8 kg) for handheld operation
- Source pressure, measure pressure and electrical
- 4 channels
- Optional HART-communications
- Optional data logging and task documentating
- USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communications
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- Fully automatic calibrator with built-in pump and controller
- Switchable internal pressure modules for expandable ranges
- Accuracy (1 year ) of 0.02% FS
- Less than 4 lbs (1.8 kg) for handheld operation
- Source pressure, measure pressure and electrical
- 4 channels
- Optional HART-communications
- Optional data logging and task documentating
- USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communications
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- Fully automatic calibrator with built-in pump and controller
- Switchable internal pressure modules for expandable ranges
- Accuracy (1 year ) of 0.02% FS
- Less than 4 lbs (1.8 kg) for handheld operation
- Source pressure, measure pressure and electrical
- 4 channels
- Optional HART-communications
- Optional data logging and task documentating
- USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communications
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- Fully automatic calibrator with built-in pump and controller
- Switchable internal pressure modules for expandable ranges
- Accuracy (1 year ) of 0.02% FS
- Less than 4 lbs (1.8 kg) for handheld operation
- Source pressure, measure pressure and electrical
- 4 channels
- Optional HART-communications
- Optional data logging and task documentating
- USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communications
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- Automated and self-contained pressure generation and control from -0.9 bar to 70 bar (1,000) psi
- Standard accuracy to 0.02% of Span*
- Optional precision accuracy models up to 0.01% of Span
- Two removable internal pressure modules for multi-range selection
- Control stability to 0.003% of Span
- Portable, designed for use in the field and in the lab
- Ability to measure two external pressure modules
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and Ethernet communication
- HART and profibus communication
- Data logging and task management
- Patented electric pump technology and improved speed
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- Automated and self-contained pressure generation and control from -0.9 bar to 70 bar (1,000) psi
- Standard accuracy to 0.01% of Span*
- Optional precision accuracy models up to 0.01% of Span
- Two removable internal pressure modules for multi-range selection
- Control stability to 0.003% of Span
- Portable, designed for use in the field and in the lab
- Ability to measure two external pressure modules
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and Ethernet communication
- HART and profibus communication
- Data logging and task management
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- Automated and self-contained pressure generation and control from 100 hPa to 1200 hPa
- Standard accuracy to 0.01% FS
- Optional precision accuracy models up to 0.01% FS
- Two removable internal pressure modules for multi-range selection
- Control stability to 0.02 hPa
- Portable, designed for use in the field and in the lab
- Ability to measure two external pressure modules
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and Ethernet communication
- HART and profibus communication
- Data logging and task management
- Patented electric pump technology and improved speed
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- Automated and self-contained pressure generation and control from -0.9 bar to 2.5 bar (35) psi
- Standard accuracy to 0.02% of Span*
- Optional precision accuracy models up to 0.01% of Span
- Two removable internal pressure modules for multi-range selection
- Control stability to 0.005% of Span
- Portable, designed for use in the field and in the lab
- Ability to measure two external pressure modules
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and Ethernet communication
- HART and profibus communication
- Data logging and task management
- Patented electric pump technology and improved speed
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- Measuring Range: ±50 mbar and ±75 mbar
- Accuracy: 0,05 % o.S.
- Two removable internal pressure modules
- Built-in electric pump can set accurate pressure quickly
- Differential pressure, Gauge Pressure. Absolut pressure, Barometric pressure
- Easy Handling
- The perfect air pipeline protection can effectively avoid blockage and leakage problems
- Built-in battery (8 hours run)
- compact size
- for calibration laboratories, workplace and on-site calibrations
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- Measurement and simulation of the following parameters: pressure, electrical signals (mA, mV, V, Ω), temperature (TC, RTD), frequency and pulse
- Large colour touchscreen display with new intuitive and user-friendly interface
- Internal pressure/vacuum generation
- Option: intrinsically safe version, II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb - Tamb: -10 ... +50 °C
- Option: integrated HART® module for communication with HART® instruments
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- Robust and waterproof digital indicator with interchangeable pressure sensors (plug-and-play)
- Measuring ranges from 0 ... 25 mbar to 0 ... 1,000 bar (0 ... 0.4 psi to 0 ... 14,500 psi)
- Pressure type: positive and negative gauge pressure, absolute pressure and differential pressure
- Accuracy: 0.2 %, optional 0.1 % (incl. calibration certificate)
- Software and complete service cases (incl. pumps) available
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A wide variety of reference pressure sensors, offering
various measuring ranges of up to 6,000 bar (75,000 psi),
are available to the operator, always ensuring a solution
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- Digital indicator with interchangeable pressure sensors (plug-and-play)
- Measuring ranges from 0 ... 25 mbar to 0 ... 1,000 bar (0 ... 0.4 psi to 0 ... 14,500 psi)
- Type of pressure: positive and negative overpressure, absolute pressure and differential pressure
- Accuracy: 0.2 %, optional 0.1 % (incl. calibration certificate)
- Software and complete service cases (incl. pumps) available
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- Intrinsically safe indicator with interchangeable pressure sensors model CPT62I0 (plug-and-play)
- Measuring ranges 0 ... 1,000 bar [0 ... 14,500 psi]
- Type of pressure: Positive and negative overpressure, absolute pressure and differential pressure
- Accuracy: 0.2 %, optionally 0.1 % (incl. calibration certificate)
- Data logger for recording measured values
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- Manual pressure generation of -0.85 … +25 bar [12.3 ... +360 psi]
- Accuracy: 0.025 % FS (incl. calibration certificate)
- Generation/measurement of 0 ... 24 mA and voltage supply DC 24 V
- Data logger with high measuring rate and large memory
- Intrinsically safe version