Fluke P3224 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester

Description

The Fluke P3224 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester –Dual Range can be used to calibrate a wide variety of pressure sensing instruments including transducers, transmitters, gauges and pressure switches. It is available in four models with varying pressure ranges and measurement units. For further details, please see the table below.

Product Code	Product Name	Pressure Range
P3224-BAR	Fluke P3224-BAR Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester - Dual Range 700 bar	1 to 700 bar
P3224-KGCM2	Fluke P3224-KGCM2 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester - Dual Range 350 kgf/cm2	1 to 700 kgf/cm2
P3224-PSI	Fluke P3224-PSI Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester - Dual Range 5000 psi	10 to 10000 psi
P3224-MPA	Fluke P3224-MPA Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester - Dual Range 35 MPa	0.1 to 70 MPa

The Fluke P3224 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester includes two pistons which facilitate its dual-range capabilities.This instrument also includes an integrated hand pump for priming the system prior to pressure creation (this pump can also be used to accommodate large volume requirements) and a high-quality screw press which may be used to generate hydraulic pressure and make fine adjustments to the pressure created.

Water is used as the medium with which hydraulic pressure is created; the level and quality of the water can be monitored via the clear, acrylic reservoir. Post-calibration it can be drained quickly and easily via the integrated drain plug.

Other practical features present on the Fluke P3224 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester include:

A test station design with O-rings: this design, combined with the supplied 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch NPT or BSP female adaptors, removes the need for PTFE tape and/or wrenches when attaching additional instruments.
Adjustable feet and mounted spirit level: improves the ease with which the tester can be accurately set up.
Removable lid: facilitates the user’s ability to safely transport the tester between worksites.

Also adding to the convenience of this product is the robust weight box with a self-locking mechanism. Supplied weight masses can be stored in this box, keeping them safe and secure during transit.

Weight masses are constructed from series 3, non-magnetic, austenitic, stainless steel to protect them from the influences of the earth’s magnetic field. They are also marked with the instrument’s serial number and include nominal pressure values relative to high- and low-pressure pistons inscribed on their bodies.

As hydraulic pressure is created the piston is forced upwards in its cylinder and weight masses are added to balance this upward force. Therefore, in order to determine the final pressure, the appropriate values, marked on each of the weight masses placed on the piston, are combined. For further information regarding this method and an overview of these deadweight testers, please see the video below.

Measuring Pressure with a Deadweight Tester

The weight masses supplied with this tester can be trimmed to the user’s local gravity; in addition to this the Fluke P3224 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester can be also be calibrated to the user’s local gravity. These alterations help to improve the instrument's standard accuracy from 0.015% to 0.008%. PLEASE NOTE that unless specified the instrument will NOT be calibrated to the user’s local gravity; it WILL be calibrated to standard gravity (980.665cm/s²).

As indicated above, accuracy is at the forefront of the Fluke P3224 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester’s design. It is supplied with a traceable certificate of accuracy and its piston and cylinder assemblies with floatation indicator have been constructed in accordance with the highest standards, ensuring that they too have certified accuracies traceable to international standards laboratories such as NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). These assemblies are designed for stability and durability; they also work to lower thermal coefficients and distortion.

The Fluke P3224 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester –Dual Range is optimised for versatility, efficiency and simplicity; it is ideal for accurately calibrating an array of pressure sensing instruments.

Fluke P3224 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester –Dual Range Key Features

Calibrate a wide variety of pressure sensing instruments including transducers, transmitters, gauges and pressure switches
Includes two pistons which facilitate its dual-range capabilities
Integrated hand pump for priming the system prior to creating hydraulic pressure
The hand pump can also be used to accommodate large volume requirements
High-quality screw press can be used to create hydraulic pressure and make fine pressure adjustments
Water is used to generate hydraulic pressure
Clear, acrylic reservoir
Integrated drain plug
Test-station design with O-rings
Supplied with 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch NPT or BSP female adaptors
PTFE tape and/or wrenches are not required when attaching additional instruments
Adjustable feet
Mounted spirit level
Detachable lid
Robust weight box with a self-locking mechanism for the safe and secure storage of weight masses
Weight masses are made of series 3, non-magnetic, austenitic stainless steel
Weight masses are marked with the instrument’s serial number and nominal pressure values relative to high- and low-pressure pistons
The relevant nominal pressure values marked on each of the weight masses added to the piston are combined to determine the final pressure
Weight masses can be trimmed to the user’s local gravity (OPTIONAL)
The tester can be calibrated to the user’s local gravity (OPTIONAL)
Standard accuracy of 0.015% can be improved to 0.008%
UNLESS SPECIFIED the tester is calibrated to standard gravity (980.665cm/s²)
Piston and cylinder assemblies with floatation indicator are manufactured in accordance with the highest standards, providing them with certified accuracies traceable to international standards laboratories (NIST)
Assemblies are designed for stability and durability and work to lower thermal coefficients and distortion
Supplied with a traceable certificate of accuracy
Pressure calibrator optimised for versatility, efficiency and simplicity

What’s Included?

Your Choice of Fluke P3224 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester – Dual Range
Traceable Certificate of Accuracy
Weight Masses
Detachable Lid
1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch NPT or BSP female adaptors
Operating Fluid (where applicable)
Spare Seals

Tech Specs

Fluke P3224 Water Hydraulic Deadweight Tester – Dual Range Technical Specifications

Accuracy	±0.015% of reading (±0.008% optional) *Accuracy based on % of reading from 10% to 100% of the piston range when used in accordance with the corrections found on the calibration certificate. Below 10% ± (accuracy class) x 10% of the piston range.
Materials Of Construction
Standard weight material	Series 3 non-magnetic austenitic stainless steel
Weight density	7.8 g/cm³
Optional fractional weights	Solution heat treated aluminum
Weight density	2.7 g/cm³
Piston material	Tungsten carbide with nickel binder Density- 15.0 g/cm³
Cylinder material	Hardened martensitic steel Tungsten carbide (water above 500 psi, 35 bar)
Thermal coefficients of expansion	Oil piston/cylinder 16.5 ppm/°C Water (above 500 psi, 35 bar) 11 ppm/°C
General Specifications
Test port adaptors	1/8, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 NPT or BSP
Instrument weight	36 lbs (16 kg)
Instrument size	(W x D x H) 17.5 in x 12 in x 8.5 in (440 mm x 300 mm x 215 mm)
Mass set weight (typical)	80 lbs (36 kg)
Reservoir volume	150 cc
Screw press displacement	5.5 cc
Pump displacement	4.7 cc per stroke
O-ring seal materials	Buna N as standard, Viton and EPDM available
Weight Increments
Minimum Standard Weight Increments	Up to 500 psi (35 bar): 1 psi (0.1 bar) 500 to 5000 psi (35 to 350 bar): 10 psi (1 bar) 5000 to 20,000 psi (350 to 1400 bar): 20 psi (2 bar) Model P3112: 1 psi (0.1 bar)
Optional Fractional Weights	Up to 500 psi (35 bar): 0.1 psi (0.01 bar) 500 to 5000 psi (35 to 350 bar): 1 psi (0.1 bar) 5000 to 20,000 psi (350 to 1400 bar): 2 psi (0.2 bar)
Operating Fluids	Distilled or deionized water