GIV 231

4-20mA CURRENT LOOP

STROM KREIS 4-20mA
4-20mA CURRENT LOOP PORTABLE GENERATOR
2 WIRES SIMULATOR/TRANSMITTER with DIGITAL DISPLAY

• 4-20mA / 0-20mA or 0-10 VDC generator

• Transmitter simulator
• LCD display
• Hand held “pocket-sized”
• Fixed set points : 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%
• Continuously adjustable
• In situ testing calibration
• Accuracy 5.10-4
•

BOUCLE 4-20mA
3 programmable “user settings” per range

The GIV is a portable generator, used to generate standard signals (4-20 mA / 0-20 mA loop or 0-10
VDC) for field-testing and calibration of measuring systems (transmitter, digital panel meter,
controller, relays, valves and so on).
The GIV is able to generate these signals and can also be used as a 2-wire transmitter: in that case,
it makes the current varies and enables test continuity and reception of 4-20 mA signals.
The GIV is programmable with a user-friendly design. Fixed set points: 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and
100% makes easier zero and span adjustments and linearity tests on current loops. Pushbuttons on
keyboard can provide a continuous adjustment of the signals and extend the range up to 110% to
check threshold or loop simulation behaviour.
A memory setting of 3 values makes this system quicker and easier to use.
The GIV can also measure a current up to 23.5 mA DC, providing a full-scale diagnostic feature.
The GIV is a simple, comprehensive system, ideal for test and calibration of measuring loops.

The equipment bears the CE mark, in accordance with directive 89 336/CEE – electromagnetic
compatibility. This system meets the following standards: EN50081-2 et EN50082-2.
Complementary tests have been carried out as per other standards. Please call our technical
team for further information.

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231 USE AS A 4-20 mA / 0-20 mA GENERATOR USE AS A 0 -> 10 VDC GENERATOR

Maximal load available at 20 mA : 600 Ω, (560 Ω at Minimal load resistor 650 ? Umax = 11 VDC
22 mA)
Imax : 22 mA - Uo = 13,5 VDC
GIV
GIV
4-20mA CURRENT LOOP

0/10 VDC
STROM KREIS 4-20mA

+ -
- Gen +

load

Rmax 600 Ohm

USE AS A 4-20 mA TRANSMITTER POWER SUPPLY

SIMULATOR
Power supply : 4 x 1.5 VDC (LR6) batteries
In this mode, GIV is installed in place of 2-wire Average battery life : 35 hours, 12 hours in permanent
transmitter. operation as 20 mA generator using Duracell alkaline
It is powered by the 4-20 mA loop batteries.
Power supply 2V to 32 VDC - Imax : 22 mA Keyboard battery test : connect to a circuit as a 4-20 mA
generator
GIV or make a short-circuit on the current generator terminals
and activate the 100% fixed set point (20 mA), then press
Fct and Bat keys. A GOOD (BONNE) or LOW (FAIBLE)
XT message is displayed.
BOUCLE 4-20mA

- +
A flashing “BATTERY” (PILE) indicates that batteries are
load loop supply +
low and must be shortly replaced

ENVIRONMENTAL
ACCURACY Operating temperature : 0 to +50°C
-4 Storage temperature : -20 to +85°C
Output and display : 5.10
Display resolution : 0.01 mA or 0.01 VDC
-4
Thermal drift = 1.10 /°C

USE IN A LOOP MEASUREMENT

In this mode, GIV enables current measurements from 0 to 23.5 mA

Possibility to supply at the same time a 4-20 mA 2-wire transmitter
Max 13.5 VDC. To start this measurement feature, push FCT and MES at the same time.
Then "M" is displayed at the top right of the screen.
-3
Accuracy = 5.10 resolution = 0.1 Ma
-4
Thermal drift = 1.10 /°C

As ammeter Measurement with transmitter supply

GIV GIV
- Gen +

XT
- +
Umax 13.5 V

- +
load loop supply

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PRESENTATION 231
ABS housing: 195 x 101 x 44 mm
Weight: 800g including carry bag and accessories
Connections on diameter 4 mm terminals

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GIV

4-20mA CURRENT LOOP

STROM KREIS 4-20mA
LCD display

On
Keys for Fixed values 0% M1 START/STOP
Off

M2 25%
Choice of the signal type :
50% M3 I
U 4-20mA, 0-20 mA or 0-10 VDC
BAT 75%
% Choice of display :
100% MES.
% or physical units
Key"FCT" to enable access to
Memories, battery test Fct.
and Measurement features mA
0 Instant 0 mA or 0VDC
V
Increasing or decreasing
the signal
- Mes +

+0/10V- - XT + - Gen +

PROGRAMMING THE GIV

BOUCLE 4-20mA
I
U
Choice of the signal generated by the GIV: 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC by pushing the key then on
I
U
keys or , then confirm the choice by pushing

0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

Instant access to fixed values in memory by pushing
When selecting the fixed points the current loop remains closed.
Value adjustable from 0 to 110 % by pushing or
mA
0
Pushing V will instantly generate 0 mA or 0 VDC according to the chosen signal.
%
Pushing enables to change display in % or in engineering units.

TEST FUNCTION
I
Fct. U
Pushing then , will start a test of the loop load. When you work in current loop, this function will
generate a ramp from 0 to 20.5 mA on a period of 5 seconds to detect the possible overload of the loop.
When you work in voltage loop, this function will generate a ramp from 0 to 10.5 VDC on a period of
5 seconds to detect the possible overload of the loop

SETTING 3 VALUES PER RANGE IN MEMORY

GIV enables settings of 3-value memory per signal range to offer a quicker and easier access to some
special points of calibration. Once the signal range has been selected, adjust the desired value by pushing
Fct.
the keys or . Push one time . Then keep the dedicated memory key M1 or M2 or M3 pushed
until message MEMO 1 or MEMO 2 or MEMO 3 is displayed. Value is set in the memory.
Fct.
Then release key M1 or M2 or M3. Then to call back this value, you only need to push then the
dedicated memory key M1 or M2 or M3

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ERROR MESSAGES
Message displayed Origin Solution
PILE low power Change batteries
ERR- - Current settings:
4-20mA CURRENT LOOP

output current too low Check loop

STROM KREIS 4-20mA

Loop broken or overloaded

- Voltage settings:
Voltage output too low Check Load
Load resistor to low
ERR+ - Current settings:
call A Puissance 3
Calibration problems
- Voltage settings
Check load
Generator-imposed voltage
Or calibration problems call A Puissance 3
ERR1 Internal error Call A Puissance 3
ERREUR Invalid function key Select another function
ERR BO Adjustment with open loop Close the loop
ERR E2 Memory problem Call A Puissance 3

ADJUSTEMENT and CALIBRATION

Voltage mode
- Connect the GIV to a voltmeter
- Select the 0-10 VDC range
BOUCLE 4-20mA

- Press the 0-mV key

- Adjust the zero voltage potentiometer to obtain an output of 0.0000 VDC (+/- 1 count)
- Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the GIV off
- Press the % key and the ON/OFF key at the same time: the “AJU” message is displayed
- Use the or keys to obtain an output of 10.000 VDC (+/-1 count).
- Press the % key to validate the setting
- Check the linearity

Current mode
- Select the 0-20 mA range or connect to a 100-Ohm shunt
- Press the 0-mA key
- Use the or keys to obtain an output of 0.10 mA (+/-1 count).
- Adjust the zero current potentiometer to obtain an output of 0.100 mA (+/- 1 count)
- Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the GIV off
- Press the % key and the ON/OFF key at the same time: the “AJI” message is displayed
- Use the or keys to obtain an output of 20.000 mA (+/-1 count).
- Press the % key to validate the setting
Check the linearity

Contrast adjustment Inside view when the cover

with display is removed
User can adjust the contrast level of the LCD display:

Fct. %
- Push on key then on key, then the message
‘’CONTR’’ is displayed zero current

- Use the or keys to obtain the desired contrast.

%
- Confirm the adjustment by pushing zero voltage

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