4-20 mA calibrator

Jim G. · Oct 16, 2019

I have a Ronan X85 unit that I use for calibrating 4-20mA loops. It's kinda bulky and I would like to find something smaller, maybe battery powered that I can carry in a tool pouch to use.

I am looking for what some of you use.

Thank you for your input.

mylespetro · Oct 16, 2019

How much would you be willing to spend? The Fluke 789 would probably be ideal, but it's not cheap. I often use a Yokogawa CA71, but I also believe they're pretty expensive as well.

Jim G. · Oct 16, 2019

I'm not looking for Fluke pricing. I know that they are expensive. I just need something down and dirty to simulate PLC inputs, and test circuits.

It's a personal purchase not company. If it was company money, then it would be a Fluke.

Thanks

TimWilborne · Oct 16, 2019

The big question is do you need a calibrator or a simulator? Calibrators are expensive because you pay for the certification and the additional precision necessary.

Simulators are much more economical though not as precise as a calibrator. Here is the one we carry.
https://www.theautomationstore.com/analog-simulator-and-generator-with-lcd-0-10vdc-and-4-20ma/

kwade · Oct 16, 2019

TWControls said:
The big question is do you need a calibrator or a simulator? Calibrators are expensive because you pay for the certification and the additional precision necessary.

Simulators are much more economical though not as precise as a calibrator. Here is the one we carry.
https://www.theautomationstore.com/analog-simulator-and-generator-with-lcd-0-10vdc-and-4-20ma/

I got one of these a couple months ago. All I needed - I did not need any certs/paper trail.
Small package.
Only one small complaint. the down button is not quite centered under the graphic so I have to hunt for it.
Other than that, it seems to be a bang-up simulator.

4-20 mA calibrator

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