PPC4 Pressure Controller / Calibrator

Model#:PPC4-ui xxxxy/zzzzy

Key features

Premium performance, supporting ranges up to 14 MPa and 4 ppm control precision with 50:1 turndown
Low measurement uncertainty, as low as +/- 0.008% RDG
Real-time uncertainty calculation.
Suitable for cal lab benchtop to automated production testing.
Advanced user interface interface with color display and easy navigation or basic economical interface.

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Product overview: PPC4 Pressure Controller / Calibrator

The basic and advanced PPC4 includes all the pressure transducer calibration features you expect in a state-of-the-art digital pressure calibrator

Portable pressure calibrator, rugged enough for mobile applications and standard shipment without special packaging
Advanced user interface with full support in 11 languages
Covers the absolute range of 1 kPa (0.15 psi) to 14 MPa (2,000 psi) and gauge equivalent, including very low differential pressure
Control precision to ± 4 ppm of Q-PRT span, default ± 0.005% of Autoranged range
Three different Q-RPT measurement classes available to fit different performance requirements
Measured and delivered pressure uncertainties calculated real-time and available on remote and local interfaces
Q-RPTs can be located in an external RPM4 so that PPC4 does not need to be shipped or removed for recalibration
AutoRange feature optimizes and sets measurement, control and safety features for the specific range of the test beign run with a few simple entries
Dynamic and static control modes with default or user specified parameters
Common remote command protocol with Fluke Calibration PPC3 pressure controllers
RS-232 and front panel USB included standard, IEEE488.2 optional
Instantaneous switching between absolute, gauge and bidirectional gauge modes without added hardware or calibration requirements
Instantaneous switching between control and measure modes with no pressure discontinuity
Automated AutoZeroing while vented at atmospheric pressure
16 SI and US pressure units as well as user definable uits
Simple, objective pressure “ready/not ready indicator with user adjustable criteria
Automatic pressure head correction
On-board, programmable calibration sequences with UUT tolerance testing
Automated leak testing routines
Valve drivers option for system design
Automated self purging liquid trap (SPLT) accessory available for protection against liquid contamination
Flash memory for simple and free embedded software upgrades from flukecal.com
…and much more

Specifications: PPC4 Pressure Controller / Calibrator

PPC4 General Specifications
Power requirements	100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 70 W max consumption
Operating temperature range	15 to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature range	- 20 to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F)
Vibration	Meets MIL-T-28800D
Weight	16.6 kg (36.5 lb)
Dimensions
PPC4:	19 cm H x 35 cm W x 41 cm D (7.5 in. x 13.8 in. x 16.1 in.)
PPC4-ui:	19 cm H x 35 cm W x 45 cm D (7.5 in. x 13.8 in. x 17.7 in.)
Remote communication interfaces	RS232 (COM1, COM2), USB (front panel) Optional: IEEE-488.2 or Ethernet and USB (Rear Panel)
Languages Supported (Advanced UI)	Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish
Pressure ranges	Vacuum to 14 MPa (2,000 psi)
Operating medium	Any clean, dry, non-corrosive gas
Supply pressure	Maximum desired set pressure + 70 kPa (10 psi)
Exhaust pressure	Atmosphere or vacuum for pressures under 5 psig (35 kPa gauge)
Pressure connections
TEST (+), TEST (-):	1/8 in. NPT F
SUPPLY:	1/8 in. NPT F
EXHAUST:	3/8 in. NPT F
ATM:	10-32 UNF
Pressure limits
Maximum working test pressure:	103% Hi Q-RPT maximum
Maximum pressure on TEST port without damage:	115 % Hi Q-RPT maximum
Utility sensor (if present)
Resolution:	0.001% of span
Precision:	0.1% of span

Pressure measurement
Warm up time	30 minute temperature stabilization recommended for best performance from cold power up.
Resolution	To 1 ppm, user adjustable
Acceleration affect	± 0.008 % /g maximum, worst axis. Allows operation at ± 20° from reference plane without significant effect.
Predicted one year stability¹	± 0.005% of reading (Gauge mode or Absolute mode with regular use of AutoZero)
Precision²	Full Scale Standard Q-RPT Class ± 0.01 % of AutoRanged span⁴ Standard Q-RPT Class ± 0.008 % of reading⁵ Premium Q-RPT Class ± 0.005 % of reading⁷
Measurement Uncertainty³	Full Scale Standard Q-RPT Class ± 0.015 % of AutoRanged span⁴ Standard Q-RPT Class ± 0.01 % of reading⁶ Premium Q-RPT Class ± 0.008 % of reading⁸

¹ Predicted Q-RPT measurement stability limit (k=2) over one year assuming regular use of AutoZero function. AutoZero occurs automatically in gauge mode whenever vented, by comparison with barometric reference in absolute mode. Absolute mode predicted one year stability without AutoZ is ± (0.005 % Q-RPT span + 0.005 % of reading).
² Combined linearity, hysteresis, repeatability. Add + 1 Pa (0.00015 psi) in gauge mode with an Axxx (absolute) Q-RPT for the resolution and short term stability of the on-board barometer.
³Maximum deviation of the Q-RPT indication from the true value of applied pressure including precision, predicted one year stability limit, temperature effect and calibration uncertainty, combined and expanded (k=2) following the ISO “Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement.
⁴% of AutoRanged span, but with AutoRanged span no lower than 30 % of Q-RPT span (10 % with BG15K and G15K).
⁵ ±0.008 % of reading from 30 % to 100 % of Q-RPT span. Below 30 %; ±0.0024 % of Q-RPT span.
⁶ ±0.01 % of reading from 30 % to 100 % of Q-RPT span. Below 30 %; ±0.0030 % of Q-RPT span.
⁷ ±0.005 % of reading from 30 % to 100 % of any AutoRanged span between 30 % and 100 % of maximum Q-RPT span. Below 30 %; ±0.0015 % of AutoRanged span, or 0.0005 % of Q-RPT span, whichever is greater.
⁸ ±0.008 % of reading from 30 % to 100 % of any AutoRanged span between 30 % and 100 % of maximum Q-RPT span. Below 30 %; ±0.0024 % of AutoRanged span, or 0.0007 % of Q-RPT span, whichever is greater.
Note: Technical note 8050TN11 provides a detailed description of PPC4 Q-RPT uncertainties.

Pressure Control Modes and Ready Indication
Static mode	Sets pressure to target within hold limit and shuts off control in a closed test volume. Pressure is “ready when inside hold limit and stability test is met.
Dynamic mode	Sets pressure within hold limit and continuously adjusts pressure to remain at target value. Pressure is “ready when inside hold limit.
Control parameters	Hold limit, stability limit (default values can be adjusted by user)

Pressure Control Performance
Control precision	± 4 ppm of Q-RPT span or ± 0.4 ppm of HI Q-RPT span, whichever is greater.
Lowest controllable pressure in dynamic mode	Gauge: Zero set by automated venting. Lowest point above or below zero limited only by Q-RPT resolution and control precision. Absolute, negative gauge: ±0.05% of Q-RPT span or 1 kPa (0.15 psia), whichever is greater
Ultimate pressure (absolute, negative gauge)	With low ultimate pressure option: 50 Pa (0.5 mbar, 0.007 psia) typical, depending on vacuum pump and connections Without low ultimate pressure option: 200 to 700 Pa (2 to 7 mbar, 0.03 to 0.1 psia) depending on vacuum pump and connections
Typical pressure setting ready time (0.005 % hold limit, 50 cc test volume)	15 to 35 s
Slew time (ATM to FS with 50 cc test volume)	30 s
Typical test volume	HI Q-RPT span: 0-2 MPa [0-300 psi]: 0-1,000 cc HI Q-RPT span: 3.5-14 MPa [500-2000 psi]: 0-500 cc

Models: PPC4 Pressure Controller / Calibrator

PPC4-ui xxxxy/zzzzy

PPC4 Controller/Calibrator with Advanced user interface (color display, full keypad, point-and-click knob)

To configure:

Define the maximum controlled pressure required
(up to 14 MPa)
Select the Q-RPT or utility sensor (xxxx) for the maximum pressure identified and choose its class (y) from the “Accessory” table below:

Full Scale Standard Q-RPT

Standard Q-RPT
Premium Q-RPT
Utility sensor

Select a Lo Q-RPT (zzzz) if desired.
- Full Scale Standard Q-RPT
- Standard Q-RPT
- Premium Q-RPT
Select options
- Units – SI or US nominal ranges
- CE compliance
- Remote interface – add IEEE-488.2

For detailed information about configuration options, download the PPC4 product brochure.

PPC4 xxxxy/zzzzy

PPC4 Controller/Calibrator with Basic user interface (2 x 20 character, 10 key)

To configure:

Define the maximum controlled pressure required
(up to 14 MPa)
Select the Q-RPT or utility sensor (xxxx) for the maximum pressure identified and choose its class from the “Accessory” table below.
Select a Lo Q-RPT (zzzz) if desired.
Select options:
- Units – SI or US nominal ranges
- CE compliance
- Remote interface – add IEEE-488.2

For detailed information about configuration options, download the PPC4 product brochure.

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