PIE Practical Instrument Electronics PIE 434 Loop Calibrator
PIE Practical Instrument Electronics PIE 434: ±(0.01% rdg + 0.002 mA); Patented loop/leakage current indication; Menu-selectable 250 Ω resistor. RFQ.
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Key parameters
Fits high-accuracy 4–20 mA diagnostic calibration where you need a PIE 434. Automated diagnostic loop calibrator sourcing/reading 0–24 mA (−25% to 125% of 4–20), reading −99.99 to 99.99 V, accuracy ±(0.01% of reading + 0.002 mA), patented loop/leakage current indication, menu-selectable 250 Ω HART resistor, 2-wire TX simulate, power & read transmitters, EZ-CHECK / EZ-DIAL, auto step & ramp, backlit display—discontinued on piecal.com shop with PIE 901 listed as high-accuracy mA/V replacement path.
Key advantages
- Accuracy — ±(0.01% rdg + 0.002 mA)
- Diagnostics — Patented loop/leakage current indication
- HART — Menu-selectable 250 Ω resistor
- Functions — Source/read mA; read V; TX simulate; step/ramp
- Kit — Boot, leads, deluxe hands-free case
Typical applications
- 4–20 mA loop diagnostics.
- Transmitter power & read.
- HART loop with selectable 250 Ω.
Selection guide
- Accept PIE 901 successor?
- Need leakage diagnostics
- Case/leads kit
Common mistakes
- Assuming current shop stock without RFQ.
- Ignoring successor mapping to PIE 901.
- Forgetting HART resistor selection.
When to RFQ / what to tell us
- Accept successor?, quantity, ship-to.
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Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 32242 |
| Brand | PIE Practical Instrument Electronics |
| Model | PIE 434 |
| Product type | Loop Calibrator |
| Type | Automated diagnostic high-accuracy 4–20 mA loop calibrator (PIE 434) |
| Source/read mA | Source & read 0.000 to 24.000 mA (−25.00 to 125.00% of 4–20 mA) |
| Read V | Read −99.99 to 99.99 V |
| Accuracy | ±(0.01% of reading + 0.002 mA); within ±0.004 mA at 20 mA |
| Diagnostics | Patented loop current / leakage current indication (US Patent 7,248,058) |
| HART | Menu-selectable 250 Ω HART-compatible resistor |
| Functions | Simulate 2-wire TX; power & read transmitters; EZ-CHECK / EZ-DIAL; auto step & ramp |
| Display | Backlit display |
| Includes | Rubber boot, leads, deluxe hands-free case (020-0211) |
| Status | Discontinued on piecal.com shop; May 2025 catalog lists PIE 901 as high-accuracy mA/V replacement path |
Documents
FAQ
Q: Accuracy at 20 mA? A: Within ±0.004 mA at 20 mA per OEM.
Q: Status? A: Discontinued on piecal.com shop; PIE 901 listed as replacement path.
Q: What should I send for a quote? A: Successor OK?, quantity, ship-to.
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | ±(0.01% of reading + 0.002 mA); within ±0.004 mA at 20 mA |
| Display | Backlit display |
| Type | Automated diagnostic high-accuracy 4–20 mA loop calibrator (PIE 434) |
| Source Read | Source & read 0.000 to 24.000 mA (−25.00 to 125.00% of 4–20 mA) |
| Read V | Read −99.99 to 99.99 V |
| Diagnostics | Patented loop current / leakage current indication (US Patent 7,248,058) |
| Hart | Menu-selectable 250 Ω HART-compatible resistor |
| Functions | Simulate 2-wire TX; power & read transmitters; EZ-CHECK / EZ-DIAL; auto step & ramp |
| Includes | Rubber boot, leads, deluxe hands-free case (020-0211) |
| Status Note | Discontinued on piecal.com shop; May 2025 catalog lists PIE 901 as high-accuracy mA/V replacement path |
| Document | PIE Calibrators Catalog Sept 2017 (OEM) + Competitive Advantages vs Altek 434 |