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Features Deadweight testers are the basic primary standard used

world-wide for the accurate measurement of pressure.
• The most comprehensive range No other piece of equipment can match the stability,
repeatability and accuracy of the deadweight tester. It is
• Gauge pressure ideal for calibrating pressure gauges, transducers, trans-
fer standards, recorders, digital calibrators, etc. and can
• Absolute pressure also be used to directly measure the pressure in systems
and processes where precise readings are important.
• Vacuum

• Separators and comparison test pumps

Pressurements
Deadweight Testers

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Using the well proven piston gauge system, which con-
sists of a vertically mounted precision lapped piston and
cylinder assembly, accurately calibrated masses are
loaded onto the piston, which rises freely within its cylin-
der. These weights balance the upward force created by
the application of pressure within the system.

GE offers one of the most comprehensive series of dead-

weight testers available, covering a wide variety of appli-
cations and ranges of pressure and vacuum. The piston
assemblies are manufactured to the very highest stan-
dards with certified accuracies traceable to international
standards laboratories such as the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST).
Standard with Every Deadweight
Gravity varies significantly with geographical location Tester
and this variation has a direct effect on the force of the
weights and the accuracy of the deadweight tester. Each • One year guarantee against normal operating failure
instrument can be calibrated to local gravity at no extra
cost. If unspecified, instruments will be supplied calibrat- • 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 NPT or BSP female adaptors
ed to standard gravity 980.665 cm/s2.
• Calibrated weight set in carrying case
Instruments are supplied with an integral carrying case,
making them neat, compact and easily portable. • Traceable certificate of overall accuracy
Components are stored in the detachable lid, which also
provides excellent protection from dirt and damage • Individual piston certificate
when the tester is in transit or storage. Unique test sta-
tion connections allow quick hand-tight sealing, no need • Operating fluid (where applicable)
for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape and wrenches. A
spirit level and adjustable feet are provided to enable the • Spare seals
operator to level the instrument. A flotation indicator is
mounted on the top plate, removing guesswork when
floating the piston. Weights are stored in a separate box.
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Hydraulic Deadweight Testers Water Operated Models

Dual Piston Series

Model Range

W2000 10 to 5000 psi (1 to 350 bar)

W2200 10 to 10,000 psi (1 to 700 bar)

Single Piston Series

Model Range

W1800 10 to 500 psi (1 to 35 bar)

W2000/H 100 to 5000 psi (10 to 350 bar)

• *Accuracy better than 0.015% of reading. 0.008%
W2200/H 200 to 10,000 psi (20 to 700 bar)
optional

• Dual piston models allow calibration over a wide Other units available including Kgf/cm2 and kPa
range. Piston automatically selected without valving or
piston exchange
Built-In Hand Pump
• Overhanging weight carrier protects carbide piston, • Large volume systems are easily primed
improves rotational spin, sensitivity and stability. • Greatly speeds up priming and pressure generation
• Enables an effortless, small bore, high pressure ram
• Water models eliminate oil contamination. screw to be fitted
• There is no additional valve operation involved.
• Pressure is generated by a ram screw. • Standard on M2800, not available on M3800 Series

Oil Operated Models Motor Drive

If a continuous pressure is required, a motor drive can be
provided to rotate the weights. Rotating the weights by
Dual Piston Series hand is satisfactory for standard calibrations.
Model Range The motor is isolated from the deadweight tester by a
M2000 10 to 5000 psi (1 to 350 bar) thermal barrier, preventing warming of the measuring
M2200 10 to 10,000 psi (1 to 700 bar)
piston. The motor is suitable for 210/250, 105/125 volts
at 50/60 Hz, please specify requirements at time of
M2800 10 to 16,000 psi (1 to 1100 bar)
order.

Single Piston Series Not available on models M2800, M2800/H and M3800
Series
Model Range

M1800 10 to 500 psi (1 to 35 bar)

M4000 40 to 2000 psi (4 to 140 bar)

M2000/H 100 to 5000 psi (10 to 350 bar)

M2200/H 200 to 10,000 psi (20 to 700 bar)

M2800/H 200 to 16,000 psi (20 to 1100 bar)

M3830 500 to 30,000 psi (40 to 2000 bar)

M3840 500 to 40,000 psi (40 to 2600 bar)

M3860 500 to 60,000 psi (40 to 4000 bar) Built-in hand pump Motor drive
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Pneumatic Deadweight Testers Pressure Models

Model Range

T1150 5 to 400 in H20 (15 to 1000 mbar)

T1100 12 to 800 in H20 (30 to 2000 mbar)

T2500 3 to 150 psi (0.2 to 10 bar)

T2300 3 to 500 psi (0.2 to 35 bar)

T2700 10 to 1000 psi (4 to 70 bar)

T2900 10 to 2000 psi (4 to 140 bar)

Model Range

T2700/L 10 to 1000 psi (1 to 140 bar)

T2900/L 10 to 2000 psi (1 to 140 bar)

These instruments are f itted with liquid lubricated piston assemblies where cleanliness and envi-
ronmental control cannot be assured.

All the above models are available in other pressure units.

• *Accuracy better than 0.015% of reading. 0.008% Vacuum Models

available
Model Range
• Instruments to 150 psi (10 bar) are supplied with T2600 1 to 30 in Hg (0.03 to 1 bar) vacuum
built-in hand pumps.

• Instruments up to 2000 psi (140 bar) and vacuum Combined Pressure and Vacuum Models
operate from an external air supply. Hand pumps can
Two instruments in one, with a selector valve for pressure (P) or vacuum (V).
be supplied for both pressure and vacuum.
Model Range

• T2700, T2900 are fitted with a ram screw for fine T3550 V_1 to 30 in Hg (0.03 to 1 bar)
P_5 to 400 in H2O (15 to 1000 mbar)
control.
T3580 V_1 to 30 in Hg (0.03 to 1 bar)
Optional Extras P_12 to 800 in H2O (30 to 2000 mbar)

• Built-in hand pumps to generate pressure T3500 V_1 to 30 in Hg (0.03 to 1 bar)

P_3 to 500 psi (0.2 to 35 bar)
(up to 150 psi/10 bar) and/or vacuum (up to 80%)
• Fitted as standard on models T1150, T1100 and T2500

Lightweight Pressure Models

Model Range

T5100 5 to 100 in H20 (15 to 300 mbar)

T5250 5 to 250 in H20 (15 to 600 mbar)

T5400 5 to 400 in H20 (15 to 1000 mbar)

T5800 12 to 800 in H20 (30 to 2000 mbar)

Vacuum model Pressure and vacuum model
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Hydraulic Pneumatic
Specifications Specifications
General General
*Accuracy *Accuracy
M&W ±0.015% of reading (±0.008% when specified) T Series ±0.015% of reading (±0.008% when specified)
M3800 Series 0.02% of reading (±0.015% when specified) 6100 Series ±0.015% of reading (±0.008% when specified)
L Series ±0.05% of reading (±0.025% when specified) P7000 Series ±0.005% of reading
P7000 Series ±0.005% of reading
Total Instrument Weight 22 lb (10 kg)
Total Instrument Weight 24.6 lb (12 kg) T5000 Series 10 to 66 lb (4.7 to 8 kg)
M3800 Series 70 lb (32 kg)
Total Weight Set Variable from 10 to 66 lb (4.5 to 30 kg)
Total Boxed Weight Set
Up to 10,000 psi (700 bar) 66 lb (30 kg) Instrument Size (l x d x h); including lid
M2800 106 lb (48 kg) 11.8 x 12.5 x 8 in (47 x 32 x 20 cm)
M3830 264 lb (120 kg) T5000 Series 12 x 10 x 5 in (30 x 25 x 13 cm)
M3860 396 lb (180 kg)
*Accuracy based on % of reading from 10% to 100% of the piston range when used in accor-
dance with the corrections found on the calibration certif icate. Below 10%, ± (accuracy class) x
Instrument Size (l x d x h)
10% of the piston range.
M3800 Series 18.5 x 12.5 x 8 in (47 x 32 x 20 cm)

*Accuracy based on % of reading from 10% to 100% of the piston range when used in accor-
dance with the corrections found on the calibration certif icate. Below 10%, ± (accuracy class) x
10% of the piston range.
Material of Construction
Material of Construction Weight Material Series 3 non-magnetic stainless steel

Weight Density 7.9 g/cm3

Weight Material Series 3 non-magnetic stainless steel
Piston Material
Weight Density 7.9 g/cm3 Oil Operated Tungsten carbide
Water Operated Stellite; up to 500 psi (35 bar)
Piston Material above 500 psi (35 bar) Tungsten Carbide
Oil Operated Tungsten carbide
Water Operated Stellite; up to 500 psi (35 bar) Cylinder Material Hardened martensitic steel
Above 500 psi (35 bar) Tungsten Carbide Water above 500 psi (35 bar) Tungsten Carbide

Cylinder Material Hardened martensitic steel

Water above 500 psi (35 bar) Tungsten Carbide

Weight Increment
Weight Increment
Minimum Standard Weight Increment
T2500, T2300, T3500(P) 1 psi (0.05 bar)
Minimum Standard Weight Increment T5100, T5250, T5400, 1 in H20 (5 mbar)
Low Pressure Piston 1 psi (0.05 bar) T1150, T3550(P)
High Pressure Piston x10 or 20; models above 5000 psi (350 bar) T5800, T1100, T3580(P) 2 in H20 (10 mbar)
M3800 Series 20 psi (1 bar) T2700, T2900 1 psi (0.2 bar)
T2600, T3500(V) 0.2 in Hg (0.01 bar)
Optional Fractional Weights (Aluminum)
Low Pressure Piston 0.1 psi (0.01 bar) Optional Fractional Weights (Aluminum)
High Pressure Piston x10 or 20; models above 5000 psi (350 bar) T2500, T2300, T3500(P) 0.1 psi (0.01 bar)
T5100, T5250, T5400, 0.5 in H20 (1 mbar)
T1150, T3550(P)
T5800, T1100, T3580(P) 1 in H20 (5 mbar)
T2700, T2900 0.5 psi (0.05 bar)
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Comparison Test Pumps Model

T1200
Range

0 to 10,000 psi (0 to 700 bar)

These test pumps are used for checking pressure meas-

uring instruments against master test gauges or trans-
ducers. All are portable or can be bench mounted.
Supplied with NPT or BSP quick hand-tight sealing gauge
adaptors.

Liquid
This is the most portable and versatile version of our
comparison test pumps. These units are based on our
standard deadweight tester system. The piston and
Model T1200
weights are replaced by a second test station to which
either a test gauge, transducer or transfer standard is
connected for comparison against the instrument under Air
test. A built-in hand pump is supplied offering the follow- Pressure is generated with the sensitive hand pump and
ing benefits: is vented with a fine control needle valve.

• Large volume systems are easily primed Model Range

• A small bore high pressure ram screw is provided T4100 0 to 300 psi (0 to 20 bar)
offering quick and effortless pressure generation
without additional valve operation

Model T1300 for oil applications

Model T1301 for water applications

Model Range

T1300 and T1301 0 to 20,000 psi (0 to 1400 bar)

Model T4100

Vacuum
Vacuum is generated quickly and easily with the hand
pump and vented with a fine control needle valve.

Model Range
Model T1300 T4200 0 to 20 inHg (0 to 800 mbar)

Liquid
Tested with water and suitable for use with:

• Water
• Mineral/vegetable oil
• Alcohol

Supplied with a reservoir and valve, pressure is quickly

generated with the ram screw.
Model T4200
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Separators

Liquid to Air
For high pressure pneumatic calibration, this unit inter-
faces with hydraulic deadweight testers, giving a rate-
less liquid to air separation. A series of fluid traps ensures
that instrument under test remains dry.
Model T3600 Model T4400
Needle valves control the pressure, and the deadweight
tester ram screw controls the fluid level.
Ancillary Equipment
Please specify if interface is for oil or water application.
Two Gauge Adaptor
Model Range To calibrate two instruments at the same time. This
API5000/1 0 to 4000 psi (0 to 300 bar) adaptor is mounted directly onto the test station.

Model Range

T4500 0 to 10,000 psi (0 to 700 bar)

Angle Adaptor
Gas
To calibrate back connection gauges, the angle adaptor
fits directly onto the test station, converting it to 90°,
allowing the same adaptors to be used.

Model API5000 Model Range

T3700 0 to 10,000 psi (0 to 700 bar)

Liquid to Liquid
This unit has a flexible Viton® diaphragm, separating the
Pointer Remover/Punch
deadweight tester fluid and a non-contaminating liquid.
To remove and refit the pointer of a pressure gauge. This
Any liquid can be used that is compatible with Viton and
two in one tool has a spring loaded plunger to quickly
aluminum bronze. The unit also protects the deadweight
and consistently refit the pointer.
tester from contamination.

Model Range

T3600 0 to 8000 psi (0 to 600 bar)

T3601 0 to 10,000 psi (0 to 700 bar)

Dirt/Moisture Trap
Protects pneumatic deadweight testers, when the clean-
liness of the instrument under test cannot be guaran-
teed. The unit is mounted directly onto the test station. Model T3700 Pointer remover/punch
Particles and moisture are trapped within the body,
which are visible on Model T4400.

Model Range

T4400 0 to 500 psi (0 to 35 bar)

T4401 0 to 10,000 psi (0 to 700 bar)

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Combined Absolute and Gauge High Accuracy Pressure

Pressure Standard Model 6100 Standards P700
• *Accuracy 0.015% pr 0.008% of reading • *Accuracy better than 0.005% of reading
• Integrated hardware and software systems
Pressure Model 6100 operates over an extremely wide • Special dual-based deadweight tester calibrating
pressure range. Three standard ranges (piston and option
weight set) are available to fit into the instrument base:
The P7000 has been designed for pressure measure-
ments to the highest level of accuracy. The wide range
Low (L) Range 0.5 to 30 psi (30 to 2000 mbar) of options ensures maximum flexibility.
Mid (M) Range 3 to 300 psi (0.2 to 20 bar)

High (H) Range 300 to 1000 psi (20 to 70 bar) Ranges To 20,000 psi (1400 bar)

Further information available Further information available

Low Cost Hydraulic Deadweight

Tester L Series
• *Accuracy 0.05% or 0.025% of reading

Ranges To 10,000 psi (700 bar)

Model 6100 Further information available

P7000

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