The P3100 models are available in single or dual piston format. Unit can be supplied in psi, bar, kgf/cm², and MPa. This robust instrument is highly accurate, quick and easy to use. Units feature a built-in priming pump for large volume applications, piston flotation indicators and a high quality screw press for fine pressure control.
Operating principle
Deadweight testers are the high performance pressure standards for pressure measurement. Utilizing the well proven piston-gauge system consisting of a vertically mounted, precision lapped piston and cylinder assembly, accurately calibrated weight masses (Force) are loaded on the piston (Area), which rises freely within its cylinder. These weights balance the upward force created by the pressure within the system. The pressure is measured when placed on a correctly spinning and floating piston. The total pressure measured is the summation of the weights plus the piston weight carrier assembly.
Instrument base
There are three basic variations in the hydraulic offering; single low pressure, single high pressure and dual piston models. Pressure is generated and controlled by means of a high quality screw press located on the front of the tester. A built-in hand pump is included as standard for all hydraulic models to prime the system and accommodate large volume requirements.
Piston/cylinder assemblies
The piston/cylinder assembly is the heart of each deadweight tester. They are manufactured from materials that provide stability, durability, and low thermal coefficients and distortion. Our experience and knowledge of piston/cylinder production and calibration ensure the precision and performance required for today’s demanding calibration requirements.
Weight masses
Standard weight masses are series 3 nonmagnetic austenitic stainless steel. Each mass is marked with the serial number of the instrument and the nominal pressure value relative to the high or low-pressure piston, when applicable. Optional fractional weights are stainless steel and/or solution heat treated aluminum.
Gravity correction
Gravity varies significantly with geographical location and this variation has a direct effect on the force of the weights and the accuracy of the deadweight tester. Each instrument can be calibrated to local gravity at no extra cost. If unspecified, instruments will be calibrated to Standard Gravity at 980.665 cm/s2.

Key features
• Pressure ranges to 60,000 psi (4000 bar)
• 0.015% of reading accuracy standard (0.008% optional)
• Single or dual piston format
• Built-in hand pumps standard
• Mounted spirit level with adjustable feet
• Units can be trimmed to local gravity FOC

Manufactured from high quality polished steel. Ground finished points, a fine adjusting screw is mounted across the legs for setting the distance between the two points. A circular spring bow joins the legs, with a knurled extension attached for use when pivoting the dividers. Dividers are used for scribing arcs and circles, a light centre punch mark on the work keeps the pivot leg in the centre while marking.



Features and Benefits

• High quality polished steel with ground finished points

• Adjusting screw mounted across the legs for setting distance between points

• A light centre punch mark on the work keeps pivot leg in the centre while marking

• Ideal for use in scribing arcs and circle applications

• Measure current up to 100 A without breaking the circuit

• Meter automatically selects AC or DC voltage, up to 600 V

• Resistance measurements up to 1000 Ω plus continuity test

• Work in tight spaces with detachable SlimReach™ probe tips

Fluke 721 Precision Pressure Calibrator provides pressure calibration and temperature measurement for custody transfer applications



The Fluke 721 Precision Pressure Calibrator is the ideal tool for gas custody transfer applications. It features dual isolated pressure sensors to allow you to take simultaneous static and differential pressure measurements with a single tool. And it can be configured by selecting either a 16 psi (1.1 bar) or 36 psi (2.48 bar) low pressure sensor then adding any of seven high pressure ranges: 100, 300, 500, 1000, 1500, 3000 or 5000 psi (6.9, 20, 24.5, 69, 103.4, 200, 345 bar).



Other useful features:

- Measures up to 30 V DC, checks 24 V loop power supplies

- Extends pressure measurement range with connection to external 750P

- 750 series pressure modules (50 ranges)

- Provides a large backlit graphic display that can show up to three inputs simultaneously

- Stores five instrument setups for recall