How the Additel ADT710 Can Transform Pressure Gauge Calibration
13 August 2026
What if pressure gauge calibration could be faster, more consistent and far less dependent on manual readings?
The new Additel ADT710 Automated Gauge Reader is designed to do exactly that.
Combining advanced AI-powered gauge recognition, automated camera positioning, precision pressure measurement and intelligent software, the ADT710 brings a new level of automation to pressure gauge calibration.
And we’re excited to be demonstrating it at our exclusive Calibration & Metrology Open Day.
From Manual Calibration to Automated Workflows
Traditional pressure gauge calibration can involve a significant amount of hands-on work. Technicians may need manually apply pressure with a deadweight tester, or a hand pump, identify gauge scales, manually interpret readings and account for pointer stiction — all while recording results accurately.
The Additel 710 automates many of these steps.
When combined with an Additel pressure controller and ACal software, the ADT710 can automatically recognise the device under test, position and focus the camera, identify the gauge display and capture readings throughout the calibration process.
The result is a streamlined workflow that allows technicians to spend less time manually taking measurements and more time managing the calibration process or focusing on higher end calibrations.
AI-Powered Gauge Recognition
One of the standout features of the ADT710 is its advanced AI recognition system, trained using thousands of different pressure gauges.
This allows the system to identify and interpret a wide range of gauge designs, helping automate the reading process even when working with different instruments.
The ADT710 can also recognise single and dual-scale gauges, including both inner and outer scales, as well as digital gauges making it a versatile solution for laboratories dealing with a variety of devices under test.
Automatic Camera Positioning and Focus
Ensuring parallax free readings are taken from analogue pressure gauges can require time and non-ergonomic positioning.
The ADT710 takes care of this automatically.
Its intelligent camera system can position and focus itself on the gauge, helping ensure consistent readings without requiring technicians to repeatedly make manual adjustments.
This can be particularly valuable in high-volume calibration environments, where even small time savings can make a significant difference across hundreds or thousands of instruments.
Tackling Pointer Stiction
Mechanical gauge pointers don’t always move as freely as we’d like.
Stiction error can cause the pointer to remain temporarily stationary, potentially affecting the accuracy of a reading.
The ADT710 addresses this with a built-in automatic tapper, helping to stabilise the gauge pointer during the calibration process and reduce the risk of errors caused by mechanical stiction.
That’s another manual step removed from the workflow.
Designed for Different Gauge Configurations
The ADT710 isn’t limited to one particular gauge configuration.
It supports radial and axial gauges, as well as rear-mounted gauges, providing greater flexibility when working with different instruments.
Quick-connect fittings also allow for rapid changeover between connections, including NPT, BSP and Metric options.
For laboratories calibrating a wide variety of pressure gauges, this flexibility can help make the system easier to integrate into existing workflows.
Smarter Identification and Connectivity
The ADT710 is designed to make the complete calibration process more connected.
QR code and display recognition can help identify devices under test, while Wi-Fi and Ethernet communication provide flexible connectivity within the laboratory environment.
The system can also be integrated with Additel’s wider calibration ecosystem, helping bring pressure generation, gauge reading and calibration documentation together into a more automated workflow.
What Could This Mean for Your Calibration Laboratory?
The biggest opportunity isn’t simply automating individual tasks.
It’s changing how calibration work is carried out.
By reducing manual intervention, the ADT710 can help laboratories:
- Increase calibration throughput
- Reduce repetitive manual tasks
- Improve measurement consistency
- Minimise manual reading errors
- Reduce the impact of pointer stiction
- Standardise calibration workflows
- Process larger volumes of gauges
- Free skilled technicians to focus on higher-value work
For laboratories where pressure gauge calibration represents a significant part of the workload, automation could have a measurable impact on productivity.
See the Additel ADT710 in Action at Chamois Metrology
Reading about automated calibration is one thing. Seeing it work is another.
That’s why we’re pleased to be showcasing the Additel ADT710 Automated Gauge Reader as one of the featured products at our exclusiveCalibration & Metrology Open Day.
This is an opportunity to see the technology first-hand, understand how automated pressure gauge calibration works and explore what it could mean for your own calibration workflow.
Our team will be on hand to demonstrate the ADT710, answer your questions and discuss how automated calibration could be applied within your laboratory or production environment.
Experience the Future of Pressure Gauge Calibration
Join us at the Calibration & Metrology Open Day and see the Additel ADT710 Automated Gauge Reader in action.
Discover how AI-powered gauge recognition, automated camera control, pointer stabilisation and intelligent calibration software can help transform the way you work.
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