LR-Cal LDW-P deadweight tester / pressure balance
pneumatic, up to 120 bar
Accuracy up to ±0.008% of measured value

Pneumatic
Measuring range from 0.015...1 to 1...120 bar
and from 0.2...15 to 10...1,600 psi
Vacuum -1...-0.015 bar / -15...-0.2 psi
Accuracy ±0.008% or ±0.015% of measured value

Scheme:
LR-Cal LDW-P
Piston cylinder with mass disks

Description

LR-Cal LDW-P description

Proven primary standard
Pressure balances / deadweight tester are the most accurate devices available on the market for the calibration of electronic or mechanical pressure measuring instruments. The direct measurement of the pressure (p = F/A), as well as the use of high quality materials allow a very small measurement uncertainty in combination with an excellent long-term stability of 5 years (recommendation according to the German Calibration Service (DAkkS)). Pressure balances / deadweight tester have been used for years in factory and calibration laboratories of industry, national institutes and research institutes.

Autarkic operation
Due to the integrated pressure generation (for measuring ranges up to 10 bar) as well as the purely mechanical measuring principle, the LR-Cal LDW-P pressure balance is also ideally suited for on-site use, maintenance and service.

Grundprinzip
Druck ist definiert als der Quotient aus Kraft und Fläche. Das Herzstück der LR-Cal LDW-P Druckwaage bildet dementsprechend ein sehr präzise gefertigtes Kolben-/Zylinder-System, das zur Erzeugung der einzelnen Prüfpunkte mit Massenauflagen belastet wird.

The mass support is proportional to the targeted pressure and is achieved by optimally graduated disc weights. These disc weights are manufactured as standard to the standard acceleration of gravity of 9.80665 m/s², but can also be optionally adapted to their specific location of use and also DAkkS calibrated.

Simple operation
In the stable basic unit, even large test volumes can be easily filled and compressed in the version up to 7 bar with the integrated priming pump. For further pressure build-up, a very precisely adjustable spindle pump with internally rotating spindle is installed. Ranges from 25 bar (up to 120 bar) have a connection for an external pressure supply (e.g. nitrogen bottle with pressure reducer).

As soon as the measuring system is in a floating state, there is a balance of forces between the pressure and the mass supports. Due to the excellent workmanship of the system, this pressure remains stable for several minutes, so that the pressure values for comparative measurement or even more extensive adjustment work can be carried out on the test specimen without any problems.

Two basic device versions
The LR-Cal LDW-P deadweight tester is supplied in one of the following two variants depending on the measuring range:

Basic unit, for measuring ranges up to 7 bar / 100 psi
with integrated test pressure generation via priming pump and spindle pump
Basic device, for measuring ranges from 25 bar, as well as for vacuum
with inlet metering valve and connection for external pressure (or vacuum) supply.
NOTE: When used with vacuum piston cylinder system, this second version with connection for external pressure/vacuum supply MUST be used.

As standard, the basic units are equipped with a connection for the piston-cylinder system with thread 3/4" BSP male. A quick-action clamping fixture for the piston-cylinder system is available as an option (mandatory for vacuum range). This allows the piston-cylinder system to be changed quickly and safely without tools.

The test specimen is connected to a quick-connect system without tools. Due to the free-running knurled nut, the test specimens can be aligned as desired. A threaded insert with a 1/2" BSP thread is included as standard. Further threaded inserts are optionally available, with which all common pressure measuring devices can be connected.

Special features:

Total measurement uncertainty up to ±0.008% of measured value
With traceable factory calibration certificate as standard (option: DAkkS calibration certificate)
Very high long-term stability, recommended recalibration only every 5 years
Mass disks made of stainless steel, adaptation to local gravitational acceleration of the place of use without extra charge
Compact dimensions

Applications:

Primary standard for the measurand pressure, up to max. 120 bar (1,600 psi), pneumatic
Reference instrument for factory and calibration laboratories for testing, adjusting and calibrating pressure measuring instruments of all types
Self-sufficient complete system, also suitable for on-site use.

Piston cylinder system

LR-Cal LDW-P piston cylinder system

The pistons and cylinders are made of tungsten carbide. Tungsten carbide has very low coefficients of pressure and temperature expansion compared to other materials, which results in very good linearity of the effective piston cross-sectional area and high accuracy.

Piston and cylinder are very well protected in a solid stainless steel housing against contact, impact or contamination from the outside. At the same time, an overpressure safety device is integrated, which prevents the piston from being pushed out vertically and thus prevents damage to the piston-cylinder system in the event of disk weights being removed under pressure.

The disc weights are stacked on a bell that is placed on the skirt of the piston. The design of the bell ensures a very low center of gravity for the weights placed on top, which minimizes the lateral forces on the piston-cylinder system and friction. For lower starting pressures, a lighter aluminum plate can also be used instead of the bell.

The overall design of the piston-cylinder unit and the precise manufacture of the piston and cylinder ensure extremely low frictional forces, which result in excellent running properties with a high free rotation time and low sink rates. This ensures very high long-term stability. The recommended recalibration cycle is therefore five years depending on the conditions of use.

The connection of the piston-cylinder system is an M30 x 2 external thread as standard. Optionally, a quick-release fastener is available for easy piston (= measuring range) change without tools.

Specification

LR-Cal LDW-P specification

Execution
for ranges up to 7 bar	Integrated pressure generation (pre-pressure pump, spindle pump)
for franges from 25 bar and vacuum	Connection for external pressure/vacuum supply
Connections / media
Connection piston-cylinder	M30 x 2 male thread Optional: Quick release connector (changement of piston without tools)
Connection unit under test	Quit fit 1/2" BSP female, rotating, exchangeable
Pressure transmission medium	clean, dry, non-corrosive gases (e.g. air, nitrogen)
External port for sourcing pressure/vacuum	6 mm SWAGELOK® tube fitting, max. 100% of the measuring range used (only for version for external pressure supply)
Materials
Piston	Ranges 0.015...1 bar to 0.1...7 bar + 0.2...15 to bis 1...100 psi: Chrome steell Ranges 0,2...25 bar + 3...400 psi: Tungston carbide Ranges 1...70 bar bis 1...120 bar + 15...1,000 psi und 10...1,600 psi: Chrome steel
Cylinder	Ranges 0,015...1 bar to 0,1...7 bar + 0,2...15 psi bis 1...100 psi: High-alloy heat-treated stainless steel Ranges 0,2...25 bar + 3...400 psi: Tungston carbide Ranges 1...70 bar to 1...120 bar + 15...1.000 psi to 10...1.600 psi: Bronze
Mass set	Stainless steel, non-magnetic
Pipings in the basement	Version with integrated pressure supply: Polyurethane hose 4 x 0.75 mm Version for ext. pressure supply: Stainless steel 1.4571, 3 x 1 mm
Operating conditions
Operating temperature	°C	18...28
Weight
Basement	kg	18.0 (19.0 with optional quick release connection)
Dimensions
Basement	mm	W 401 x D 375 x H 265
Case for mass set	mm	W 400 x D 310 x H 310 each case
Certificate
Calibration	Factory certificate of calibration. Optional DAkkS certificate

LR-Cal LDW-P approvals

CE conformity: No certificate required

Pressure ranges

LR-Cal LDW-P pressure ranges

Pressure range 1)	bar	0,015 ... 1	0,015 ... 2	0,1 ... 7	0,2 ... 25	1 ... 70	1 ... 120
Required masses	kg	3,3	6,54	22,5	21,0	29,0	49,5
Smallest step 2)	bar	0,005	0,005	0,05	0,3	0,5	0,5
Smallest step 3) with optional increment masses code LDW-P-FMS	bar	-	-	0,005	0,01	0,02	0,02
Nominal effective area of the piston	in²	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/8	1/16	1/16
Pressure range 1)	psi	0,2 ... 15	0,2 ... 30	1 ... 100	3 ... 400	15 ... 1.000	10 ... 1.600
Required masses	kg	3,3	6,54	22,6	22,4	26,9	45,5
Smallest step 2)	psi	0,05	0,005	0,5	5	5	5
Smallest step 3) with optional increment masses code LDW-P-FMS	psi	-	-	0,05	0,1	0,2	0,2
Nominal effective area of the piston	in²	1/2	1/2	1/2	1/8	1/16	1/16
Accuracy 4)	±0.015% of reading; optional ±0.008% of reading

Vacuum ranges -1...-0,015 bar and -15...-0,2 PSI are realised with a vacuum adapter. This vacuum ranges are possible with basement version with port for external pressure/vacuum source only. Also a suitable vacuum pump is required.

1) Theorethical starting value. Corresponds to the pressure value generated by the piston or the piston and its make-up weight (by their own weight). To optimize the operating characteristics more masses should be loaded.

2) The smallest pressure range value that can be achieved based on the standard mass set.

3) The smallest pressure change value that can be achieved based on the optional set of fine increment masses, order-code LDW-P-FMS. For further reductions, an accessory of class M1 (order-code LDW-FMS-M1) or class F1 (order-code LDW-FMS-F1) is available.

4) The accuracy is in reference to the measured value, from 10% of the measuring range to compensate for actual area of piston unit. Standard accuracy without any corrections for the actual area down to 0.02% (0.03% of reading below 10% of range). For the range 0.015...1 bar the accuracy below 10% of the range is 0.04% of reading.

Scope of standard supply

LR-Cal LDW-P scope of standard supply

Instrument base LR-Cal LDW-P
Priming pump (only at pressure ranges up to 7 bar / 100 psi
Connection for external pressure supply (only with vacuum and from 25 bar)
Only vacuum: vacuum adapter
Spindle pump (pressure generation and fine adjustment)
Piston mount with male thread M30 x 2
Quick connector for test specimen, with threaded insert 1/2" BSP female thread, exchangeable
Piston cylinder system
Standard set of dimensions in carrying case, manufactured to normal acceleration due to gravity 9.80665 m/s².
Factory calibration certificate (traceable)
Operating manual DE+EN

Options + accessories + spare parts

Product VIDEO

LR-Cal LDW-P options + accessories + spare parts

Accuracy
0.008% of measured value

Code: ...-G08

Option:
Increased accuracy
±0.008% of measured value

Calibration to special
local gravity

Code: ---

Option (without surcharge):
Mass set manufactured to special local gravitational acceleration at the place of use of the device
(deviating from standard = 9.80665 m/s²)

Piston cylinder system with
quick release connector

Code: LDW-P-CT + LDW-PKZ-CT

Option (surcharge):
Piston cylinder system with quick release connection instead of M30x2,
this allows the piston-cylinder system to be changed without tools.

DAkkS-
certificate

Code: LDW-P-DKD

Option (surcharge):
DAkkS calibration certificate
(instead of factory certificate)

Mass set extension
finer graduation

Code: LDW-P-FMS

Accessory:
Additional finer set of weights to increase the "resolution".

In addition to the standard weight set.

Incremental weight set
class F1

Code: LDW-FMS-F1

Accessory:
Fine incremental weight set class F1
1 mg bis 50 g

Incremental weight set
class M1

Code: LDW-FMS-M1

Accessory:
Fine incremental weight set class M1
1 mg bis 50 g

Adapter set
BSP

Code: LDW-ADAPTER-BSP

Spare part:
Set of BSP adapter for test piece connection

to 1/8" + 1/4" + 3/8" + 1/2" BSP

(1 x included in the scope of supply of the device)

Adapter set
NPT

Code: LDW-ADAPTER-NPT

Accessory:
Set of NPT adapter for test item connection

to 1/8" + 1/4" + 3/8" + 1/2" NPT

Angle connector
90° angle

Code: CPB5000-WA90

Accessory:
90° elbow connector
e.g. for connecting pressure gauges with rear pressure connection to the test connection of the device

Separator
Oil/water on air

Code: CPB5000-TV-1000

Accessory:
Oil/water to air separator, max. 1,000 bar.
Thus, test specimens exposed to oil or water can be tested/calibrated with the pneumatic pressure balance.

Set of seals for piston
and pressure port

Code: CPB5000-R-SET

Accessory:
Seal kit for piston mount and test piece connection

LR-Cal LDW-P product VIDEO

Basic information on pressure balances / deadweight tester see here...

LR-Cal LDW-P deadweight tester / pressure balancepneumatic, up to 120 barAccuracy up to ±0.008% of measured value