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Calibrating at the bench with

a deadweight tester

A deadweight tester is a proven
method of pressure calibration

that is usually chosen for bench
applications when accuracy

and reliability are the top

requirements. Calibrations are
performed at the bench for

convenience and to maintain
reference conditions. The bench

is a convenient location to clean,
inspect, calibrate and repair with

all the necessary equipment
available. Reference conditions

are necessary to achieve the
reference accuracy of the device

under test and the calibration
standards. Reference accuracy

may be required to maintain
the necessary test uncertainty

ratios (TUR).

Suggested test tools

Using gas:
Using liquid:

P3000 Series Pneumatic
P3100, P3200, 6531, 6532 Electronic
or P3800 Series Deadweight Tester
Deadweight Tester

Hydraulic Dead- See pg 30
See pg 29
weight Tester

See pg 29-30

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