This lesson is designed for participants familiar with process control instruments. An understanding of basic algebra is also recommended.
This lesson presents operating principles and procedures for using a variety of test devices including manometers, test gages, portable pneumatic and hydraulic calibrators, and pneumatic and hydraulic deadweight testers. Selection of the appropriate test device for a particular instrument calibration is also discussed.
This lesson is designed for participants familiar with basic digital electronic theory. Knowledge of the functions of electronic instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, level, and weight transmitters is recommended.
This lesson describes the operation of electronic test devices as well as the measurement units used with typical test procedures. The lesson also presents the operation of multimeters and multifunction electronic calibrators in electronic test procedures.