The europascal BA2-200B Pneumatic Deadweight Tester is a high-performance pressure standard designed for precise pneumatic pressure calibration from 2.5 to 200 bar. With an accuracy of 0.01 % of scale, a precision single piston-cylinder system and a typical piston area of 15.6966 mm², the BA2-200B provides reliable reference pressures for professional calibration laboratories, industrial metrology, quality assurance, research and development.
The measuring range corresponds to 250 to 20,000 kPa or 25 to 3,000 psi, making the BA2-200B the highest-pressure model within the current europascal Aremeca BA2 pneumatic deadweight tester series.
As part of the BA2 High Performance series, the europascal BA2-200B combines a fundamental physical measurement principle with a robust and flexible design. A single precision piston-cylinder system covers the complete measuring range from 2.5 to 200 bar.
The pneumatic operating principle is particularly advantageous for pressure gauges, sensors, transmitters and other devices that should not come into contact with hydraulic calibration oil. Clean and dry compressed air or nitrogen is used as the pressure medium.
europascal supports professional users with the selection, configuration, maintenance and calibration of pressure standards. The europascal calibration service provides professional calibration solutions for deadweight testers, pressure gauges, pressure sensors, transmitters and other pressure measuring equipment.
Your Benefits at a Glance
The europascal BA2-200B Pneumatic Deadweight Tester combines high accuracy with an exceptionally wide pneumatic pressure range extending to 200 bar.
Key benefits include:
- High-performance pneumatic deadweight tester
- Measuring range from 2.5 to 200 bar
- Measuring range from 250 to 20,000 kPa
- Measuring range from 25 to 3,000 psi
- Maximum pressure of 200 bar / 20 MPa
- Accuracy of 0.01 % of scale
- Precision single piston-cylinder system
- One piston for the complete measuring range
- Typical piston area of 15.6966 mm²
- Tungsten carbide piston
- Treated steel cylinder
- CA2-200B generator base
- Clean and dry compressed air or nitrogen as pressure medium
- Piston lubrication system
- Approx. 22 kg device weight without weights
- Different pressure units available
- Standard or customer-specific local gravity
- Optional intermediate weight sets
- Optional additional principal weight sets
- Optional motorization
- Optional piston position visualization
- Optional automatic pressure calculation
- Optional computer data transfer
- Optional oxygen degreasing
- Professional calibration and service from europascal
With its maximum pressure of 200 bar, the BA2-200B enables laboratories to perform demanding high-pressure calibrations pneumatically rather than changing to a hydraulic pressure medium.
Ideal for Demanding Calibration Applications
The europascal BA2-200B is designed for professional calibration applications requiring accurately generated pneumatic reference pressures at pressures up to 200 bar.
Typical devices under test include:
- Precision pressure gauges
- Digital pressure gauges
- Reference pressure indicators
- Pressure sensors
- Pressure transmitters
- Pressure transducers
- Pressure switches
- Pneumatic process instruments
- Secondary pressure standards
- Industrial pressure measuring equipment
The ability to generate pneumatic pressures up to 200 bar is particularly useful for laboratories calibrating gas-pressure instruments that must remain free from hydraulic oil.
This makes the BA2-200B an excellent solution for specialized pneumatic calibration workloads.
Pressure Range from 2.5 to 200 bar
The europascal BA2-200B covers a measuring range from:
2.5 to 200 bar
This corresponds to:
250 to 20,000 kPa
or:
25 to 3,000 psi
The maximum pressure is therefore:
200 bar / 20 MPa
This makes the BA2-200B the highest-range pneumatic model in the current BA2 High Performance series.
For laboratories requiring lower pressures, the BA2 family provides additional models with maximum pressures of 1, 10, 30, 60 and 120 bar, as well as a dedicated vacuum version.
Accuracy of 0.01 %
The europascal BA2-200B Pneumatic Deadweight Tester provides a specified accuracy of:
0.01 % of scale
The manufacturer additionally specifies the uncertainty of the pressure measured by the deadweight tester as:
0.002 + (1 × 10⁻⁴ × P)
where P is expressed in bar.
The complete measurement uncertainty of an actual calibration also depends on additional influence quantities.
These can include:
- Calibration of the masses
- Effective piston-cylinder area
- Local gravitational acceleration
- Air buoyancy
- Piston-cylinder temperature
- Atmospheric conditions
- Pressure deformation
- Pressure head differences
- Repeatability
- Resolution of the device under test
These influence quantities should be considered when establishing the measurement uncertainty budget for professional or accredited calibration procedures.
Fundamental Piston Gauge Measurement Principle
The europascal BA2-200B operates according to the fundamental physical principle of a piston gauge.
Pressure is derived from a precisely defined force acting on a piston with a characterized effective area.
The basic relationship is:
p = F / A
where:
p = generated pressure
F = force acting on the piston
A = effective piston area
The force generated by calibrated masses is primarily determined by:
F = m × g
where:
m = applied mass
g = gravitational acceleration
The simplified pressure relationship is therefore:
p = (m × g) / A
For high-accuracy pressure calibration, additional corrections are applied according to the calibration data and operating conditions of the piston-cylinder system.
The physical measurement principle provides excellent long-term stability and makes the BA2-200B a high-quality reference standard for professional pressure metrology.
Precision Single-Piston Design
The europascal BA2-200B uses one precision piston-cylinder system across its complete measuring range from 2.5 to 200 bar.
The typical piston area is:
15.6966 mm²
According to the manufacturer specification, the piston is manufactured from tungsten carbide, while the cylinder is made from treated steel.
The small effective piston area enables high pneumatic pressures to be generated using practical calibrated mass loads.
The piston-cylinder assembly represents the central metrological component of the deadweight tester. Its calibrated effective area, together with the force generated by the masses, determines the generated reference pressure.
The single-piston configuration also provides straightforward operation across the complete specified pressure range.
Pneumatic Operation with Air or Nitrogen
The europascal BA2-200B operates pneumatically using:
clean and dry compressed air
or:
nitrogen
This provides an important advantage over hydraulic pressure calibration when the device under test must remain free from oil contamination.
The BA2-200B is therefore particularly suitable for pressure sensors, transmitters, pressure gauges and other instruments intended for clean gas applications.
A suitable external pressure supply must provide the pressure required for operation.
The system also incorporates a piston lubrication system using H15 oil with a specified density of approximately 845 kg/m³.
The lubricant is used within the piston lubrication system. The calibration pressure medium itself remains pneumatic.
Flexible Weight Sets and Pressure Units
The europascal BA2-200B can be configured with principal weight sets for different pressure units.
Available configurations include units such as:
bar
psi
kPa
and other units according to the selected configuration.
Intermediate weight sets and additional principal weight sets for different pressure units are also available.
This flexibility enables the BA2-200B to be adapted to the requirements of different laboratories, industries and calibration procedures.
Standard Gravity and Local Gravity
The pressure generated by a deadweight tester depends directly on gravitational acceleration.
The conventional standard gravitational acceleration is:
g = 9.80665 m/s²
However, actual gravitational acceleration varies according to geographical location.
Because the force generated by the masses is directly proportional to gravity, this effect becomes important in high-accuracy pressure metrology.
The BA2-200B can therefore be configured for standard gravity or for a customer-specified local gravity value.
This allows the mass set to be optimized for the actual installation location of the pressure standard.
Technical Highlights
Model: europascal BA2-200B
Device type: Pneumatic Deadweight Tester
Product family: BA2 High Performance
Configuration: Single piston
Number of pistons: 1
Measuring range: 2.5 to 200 bar
Measuring range: 250 to 20,000 kPa
Measuring range: 25 to 3,000 psi
Maximum pressure: 200 bar / 20 MPa
Accuracy: 0.01 % of scale
Measurement principle: Piston gauge
Pressure medium: Clean and dry compressed air or nitrogen
Piston lubrication: H15 oil
Lubricant density: Approx. 845 kg/m³
Generator base: CA2-200B
Typical piston area: 15.6966 mm²
Piston material: Tungsten carbide
Cylinder material: Treated steel
Device weight without weights: Approx. 22 kg
Standard gravity: 9.80665 m/s²
Local gravity: Customer-specific value available
Technical Data
| Feature | europascal BA2-200B |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | europascal Aremeca |
| Model | BA2-200B |
| Device type | Pneumatic Deadweight Tester |
| Product family | BA2 High Performance |
| Configuration | Single piston |
| Number of pistons | 1 |
| Measuring range | 2.5–200 bar |
| Measuring range | 250–20,000 kPa |
| Measuring range | 25–3,000 psi |
| Maximum pressure | 200 bar / 20 MPa |
| Accuracy | 0.01 % of scale |
| Pressure uncertainty | 0.002 + (1 × 10⁻⁴ × P), P in bar |
| Measurement principle | Piston gauge |
| Pressure medium | Clean and dry compressed air or nitrogen |
| Generator base | CA2-200B |
| Typical piston area | 15.6966 mm² |
| Piston material | Tungsten carbide |
| Cylinder material | Treated steel |
| Piston lubrication | H15 oil |
| Lubricant density | Approx. 845 kg/m³ |
| Device weight without masses | Approx. 22 kg |
| Standard gravity | 9.80665 m/s² |
| Special gravity | Customer-specific value available |
| Motorization | Optional |
| Piston position visualization | Optional |
| Automatic pressure calculation | Optional |
| Data transfer | Optional |
| Oxygen degreasing | Optional |
Optional Motorization and Piston Position Visualization
The europascal BA2-200B can be equipped with option OP0004.
This option provides motorized rotation of the masses together with visualization of the piston position using indicator lights.
Correct piston rotation and positioning are important during operation of a deadweight tester.
Motorized rotation reduces manual intervention during repetitive calibration procedures, while the position indicators help the operator maintain the piston within its appropriate operating range.
This option can therefore improve convenience and efficiency during routine calibration work.
Optional Automatic Pressure Calculation
For laboratories requiring additional digital functionality, the BA2-200B can be equipped with option OP0301.
This calculator module combines motorization and piston position visualization with sensors and automatic calculation of the pressure generated by the deadweight tester.
The calculation can consider environmental quantities such as:
- Temperature
- Atmospheric pressure
- Humidity
The system also provides data transfer to a computer.
This supports improved traceability and can simplify the preparation of calibration documentation.
The option enables the fundamental physical measurement principle of a deadweight tester to be combined with modern digital calibration workflows.
BA2-200B in the BA2 High Performance Series
The europascal Aremeca BA2 series provides pneumatic deadweight testers for a broad range of pressure calibration applications.
Available models include:
BA2-1VB: vacuum range
BA2-1B: up to 1 bar
BA2-10B: 0.15 to 10 bar
BA2-30B: 0.1 to 30 bar
BA2-60B: 0.5 to 60 bar
BA2-120B: 1 to 120 bar
BA2-200B: 2.5 to 200 bar
The BA2-200B provides the highest maximum pneumatic pressure within this current BA2 model range.
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BA2-200B Compared with BA2-60B and BA2-120B
The BA2-200B extends the pneumatic pressure capability of the BA2 series to 200 bar.
| Model | Pistons | Measuring Range |
|---|---|---|
| BA2-60B | 1 | 0.5–60 bar |
| BA2-120B | 1 | 1–120 bar |
| BA2-200B | 1 | 2.5–200 bar |
All three models use a single-piston configuration.
The BA2-200B is particularly attractive when the calibration workload includes pneumatic pressure instruments above 120 bar.
Its ability to reach 200 bar with air or nitrogen can eliminate the need to switch to a hydraulic pressure standard for suitable devices under test.
Calibration Service from europascal
As a precision physical pressure standard, the europascal BA2-200B Pneumatic Deadweight Tester should be regularly calibrated and appropriately maintained.
The europascal calibration service provides professional calibration solutions for deadweight testers, piston gauges, pressure gauges, pressure sensors, transmitters and other pressure measuring equipment.
europascal also supports customers in selecting the appropriate pressure range, weight sets, pressure units and optional functions for their calibration requirements.
The BA2-200B is supplied with a factory calibration certificate traceable to national standards. An accredited COFRAC or DKD/DAkkS calibration certificate is available as an option.
The manufacturer recommends calibration approximately every two years depending on the application and frequency of use.
Why Choose the europascal BA2-200B?
The europascal BA2-200B Precise Pneumatic Deadweight Tester combines a wide measuring range from 2.5 to 200 bar with an accuracy of 0.01 % of scale and the proven physical reference principle of a piston gauge.
Its single-piston configuration provides straightforward operation across the complete pressure range.
The typical piston area of 15.6966 mm², tungsten carbide piston and CA2-200B generator base provide a robust foundation for demanding pneumatic pressure calibration.
Operation with clean and dry compressed air or nitrogen makes the BA2-200B particularly suitable for instruments that must remain free from hydraulic calibration media.
Optional motorization, piston position visualization, automatic pressure calculation and computer data transfer enable the system to be adapted to advanced calibration workflows.
Combined with professional advice, calibration and service from europascal, the BA2-200B provides an excellent solution for laboratories requiring precise pneumatic reference pressures up to 200 bar.
Typical Calibration Applications with the europascal BA2-200B
The europascal BA2-200B is particularly suitable for calibrating precision pressure gauges, digital pressure gauges, reference pressure instruments, pressure sensors, pressure transmitters, pressure transducers, pressure switches and pneumatic process measuring instruments.
Typical application areas include professional calibration laboratories, pressure instrument manufacturers, industrial quality assurance, mechanical engineering, plant engineering, research and development and specialized high-pressure pneumatic applications.
Looking for the europascal BA2-200B or a professional pneumatic pressure calibration solution? Contact europascal for expert advice, product configuration and calibration options tailored to your requirements.
