Altek TechChek Model 830KP Manual

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READ FUNCTIONSSelect read by pressing the DISPLAY/SOURCE/READ
pushbutton until  the word READ appears on the LCD display. The
READ functions measure the desired signal. Multiple scales are
available for some functions. 
MIN/MAXTo read the Maximum or Minimum INPUT
since READ mode was entered, simply
press the MAX or MIN push-button. The
value will appear on the LCD along with the
word MAX or MIN. The MAX/MIN values
are automatically updated and may be
viewed at any time without interrupting the
other...

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READ DC and AC VOLTAGE OUTPUTS
mV, V, Vhi and Vac
Choose this function to measure from 0.00 to 110.00 millivolts (mV),
0.00 to 10.25 DC Volts (V). Use the high voltage connection to read
from 0.0 to 200.0 VDC (Vhi). See the next page for Volts AC.
1) Press the MILLIAMP/V push-button until mV, V, Vhi or VAC
appear on the display
3) Press the DISPLAY/SOURCE/READ push-button until READ
appears on the display
4) Press the TYPE/ENG UNITS push-button to select mV, V, Vhi or
VAC on the display
5) Connect the...

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MEASURE  THERMOCOUPLE SENSORSChoose this function to read a thermocouple. The input of the
TechChek 830-KP is automatically cold junction compensated.
1) Disconnect the thermocouple from any instrument.
2) Press the T/C/RTD/Ωpushbutton until the word TYPE & any
T/C appear on the display.
3) Press the DISPLAY/SOURCE/READ push-button until READ
and any T/C TYPE appear on the display
4) Use the proper thermocouple wire and corresponding miniature
T/C connector to connect TechChek 830-KP to the...

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CHECK CONTINUITYChoose this function to check continuity. A tone will sound and a
sound symbol will appear on the display when the resistance
between the leads is less than 100 Ohms.
1) Plug the leads into the TechChek 830-KP as shown below.
2) Press the T/C/RTD/Ωpushbutton until the Ωsymbol appears
on the display.
3) Press the DISPLAY/SOURCE/READ push-button until READ or
CONTINUITY appears on the display
4) Press the TYPE/ENG UNITS pushbuuton once to switch
between READ and CONTINUITY on the...

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BLACK
BLACK
RED3
2
1RTD Element
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MEASURE RTD SENSORS
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MEASURE RTD SENSORSChoose this function to read an RTD. Three wires must be use for
both 2 and three wire RTDs.
1) Disconnect the RTD from the instrument being calibrated.
2) Press the T/C/RTD/Ωpushbutton until any RTD type (Pt, Ni or
Cu) appears on the display.
3) Press the DISPLAY/SOURCE/READ push-button until SOURCE
and any RTD TYPE appear on the display
4) Connect using 3 wires as in the diagrams on the opposite
page....

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Frequency Output Signal
Flowmeter
Flow Sensor
Variable Speed Drive
Controller
Transmitter
Frequency Output Signal
Flow Meter
Line Frequency
Variable Speed Drives
Connection for signals with amplitudes below 10.25V RMS
Connection for signals with amplitudes to 250 V RMS
COUNT FREQUENCIES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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COUNT FREQUENCIESChoose this function to use the 830-KP as a frequency counter.
Available ranges are from 0.01 to 15.00 kHz, 1 to 1500 Hz and
from 1 to 1500 CPM (Counts-Per-Minute).
To measure...

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+IN-
REF
Typical
2-Wire
Transmitter
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CALIBRATE 2-WIRE TRANSMITTERS
(T/C / mA Shown)
CALIBRATE 4-WIRE TRANSMITTERS
+IN-
REF
Typical
4-Wire
Transmitter
Loop
Power Supply
24 VDC
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CALIBRATE TRANSMITTERS
ANY SOURCE FUNCTION AND
READ mA, READ %, READ DP%
Choose this function to supply the input signal to the transmitter
and displaying the 4-20 mA output of the transmitter (used with 4-
Wire Transmitters). 
ANY SOURCE FUNCTION AND
P-XMTR mA, P-XMTR %, P-XMTR...

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Pressure
Source
PROCESS CALIBRATOR
QUIK-CHEK
READ PRESSUREChoose this function to measure pressure with a ModPak 91
module holder and one of the many QuikCal 90 pressure modules. 
1) Select the proper module for the pressure range of the process
2) Place the QuikCal 90 Module in the ModPak 91 holder
3) Plug the ModPak cable into the mating connector on the 830-KP
4) Turn the selector knob to PRESSURE
5) The 830-KP will display – – – – – for up to 20 seconds while
the module is powered up and verified...

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PROCESS CALIBRATOR
QUIK-CHEK
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CALIBRATE PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS
READ PRESSURE AND
P-XMTR mA, P-XMTR %, P-XMTR DP%
Choose this function to simultaneously supply power to a 2-Wire
pressure transmitter while supplying the input signal to the
transmitter and displaying the 4-20 mA output of the transmitter. 
1) Disconnect both the pressure input and output wires from the
2-Wire Transmitter to be calibrated
2) Select the proper module for the pressure range of the
process
3) Place...

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SPECIFICATIONS
POWER & MEASURE 2-WIRE TRANSMITTERS
RANGES & ACCURACY:Same as for MILLIAMP SOURCEOUTPUT CURRENT: up to 24.00 mATYPICAL DRIVE CAPABILITY:1200 Ohms @ 20.00 mACOMPLIANCE VOLTAGE:nominal 25 VDC @ 20 mACOMMON MODE ERROR:0.01% Full Scale/Common Mode Volt
2-WIRE TRANSMITTER SIMULATOR
RANGES:
1.00 to 24.00 mA; -18.8 to 125.0% of 4 to 20 mA; % DP FlowACCURACY:Same as for MILLIAMP SOURCELOOP VOLTAGE LIMITS:Mininum, 3 VDC; Maximum 45 VDCOVERLOAD PROTECTION:Current limited to 25 mA nominalCOMMON...