APG PG5 Operating Manual

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Operator’s Manual

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PG-5

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DOC. 9003384
Rev. A1 3/10

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Warranty...............................................................................3

Programming the PG5 ....................................................... 4-19

Menu Flow Chart................................................................5

Changing the Mode Setting............................................... 6

Accessing/Exiting the Setup Menu....................................7

Maximum/Minimum Function ...........................................8

Units of Measure ...............................................................9

Using Custom Units ...................................................10

Peak-Hold Feature .......................................................... 11

Advanced Settings......................................................12-18

Auto-Off ......................................................................12

Decimal Place............................................................13

Sample Rate .............................................................. 14

Bar Graph................................................................... 15

Range Adjustment......................................................16

Analog Setpoints........................................................ 17

Analog Calibration......................................................18

Tare Feature .................................................................... 19

Default .............................................................................20

Wiring the PG5 ..............................................................21-23

Firmware Release Notes: ..............................................24-25

CE Declaration of Conformance ...................................26-27

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• Warranty and Warranty Restrictions

APG warrants its products to be free from defects of material and workmanship
and will, without charge, replace or repair any equipment found defective upon
inspection at its factory, provided the equipment has been returned,
transportation prepaid, within 18 months from date of shipment from factory .

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER
W ARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY SET FOR TH HEREIN, WHETHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHER WISE
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED T O ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

No representation or warranty, express or implied, made by any sales
representative, distributor, or other agent or representative of APG which is not
specifically set forth herein shall be binding upon APG. APG shall not be liable
for any incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses directly or
indirectly arising from the sale, handling, improper application or use of the
goods or from any other cause relating thereto and APG’s liability hereunder, in
any case, is expressly limited to the repair or replacement (at APG’s option) of
goods.

Warranty is specifically at the factory. Any on site service will be provided at
the sole expense of the Purchaser at standard field service rates.

All associated equipment must be protected by properly rated electronic/
electrical protection devices. APG shall not be liable for any damage due to
improper engineering or installation by the purchaser or third parties. Proper
installation, operation and maintenance of the product becomes the
responsibility of the user upon receipt of the product.

Returns and allowances must be authorized by APG in advance. APG will
assign a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number which must appear on
all related papers and the outside of the shipping carton. All returns are subject
to the final review by APG. Returns are subject to restocking charges as
determined by APG’s “Credit Return Policy”.

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Programming the PG5

Z Button On/Off Button S Button

Battery Meter Bar Graph

Each of the three buttons on the PG5 performs multiple functions. The primary
function applies when in standard operating mode. The secondary functions
are used for programming operations and when special features, such as Peak­Hold, are enabled.

On/Off Button

Primary Function: Press and hold for 1 second to turn on/off the gauge.
Secondary Function: Press once to access the main setup menu.

Z Button

Primary Function: Press to “zero” the gauge reading (the reading must be less
than 5% of full-scale in order to zero the gauge).
Secondary Function: Cycles through the options in the setup menus.

S Button

Primary Function: Cycles between the current, maximum, and minimum pressure
readings.
Secondary Function: Used to accept the displayed option while in the setup
menus.
Secondary Function: Resets the peak-hold reading when the peak-hold feature
is enabled.

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Accessing the Mode Setting:

Step 1: Simultaneously press and hold the On/Off button and the (S) button

for approximately 3 seconds. This will bring up the 3 digit mode
number.

Step 2: Enter the desired mode number (see mode definitions below)

by using (Z) to change the value of the flashing digit, and (S) to
advance to the next digit.

Mode Definitions:

Mode 000: Full Access

- Provides access to all menu settings. If no buttons are pushed for 1
minute, the gauge will revert back to Mode 003 (factory default).

Mode 002: Limited Access

- Menu is locked

- (Z) button zeros the reading

- (S) cycles between the Max and Min readings

- On/Off functions only on battery powered gauges

Mode 003: Factory Default

- Full access except Full Scale Calibration is locked

Mode 005: Locked Access

- All buttons locked except the on/of f button on battery powered
gauges.

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Z Button On/Off Button S Button

Accessing the Main Setup Menu:

Step 1: With gauge powered on, press the On/Off button once to enter

the main setup menu.

Step 2: Press (Z) to scroll through menu choices; max/min, units, peak-

hold, advanced settings, tare, default and exit.

Exiting the Main Setup Menu:

Step 1: While in the main setup menu, press (Z) until EXIT is displayed.
Step 2: Press (S) to access the Exit options.
Step 3: Press (Z) to until YES is displayed.
Step 4: Press (S) to Exit the main setup menu and return to the standard

operating mode.

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• Maximum/Minimum Reset (MAXMIN):

Pressing the (S) button while in standard operating mode will cycle between
displaying the current pressure reading, the Maximum pressure reading and the
Minimum pressure reading. The maximum and minimum readings will be stored
until the gauge is powered down or the max/min readings are reset.

Resetting the Max/Min readings:

Step 1: Press the On/Off button once to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press (Z) to cycle through the options until MAXMIN is displayed.
Step 3: Press (S) to access the Max/Min reset options.
Step 4: Press (Z) to toggle between YES and NO until YES is displayed.
Step 5: Press (S) to reset the Max/Min readings and return to the main setup

menu.

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• Units of Measure (UNITS):

Allows the user to select the unit of measure to be displayed as the pressure
reading.

Options:

For gauges over 120 psi:

PSI (pounds per square inch)
bAR (bar)
KPA (kilopascals)
*CUSTOM (see “Using Custom Units” on next page)
KGCM^2 (kilograms per cubic centimeter)
MPA (megapascals)
FT H 2 0 (feet of water @ 60 F)
cmHG (centimeters of mercury)

For gauges less than 120 psi:

PSI (pounds per square inch)
bAR (bar)
KPA (kilopascals)
*CUSTOM (see “Using Custom Units” on next page)
mbAR (millibar)
INHG (inches of mercury)
INH20 (inches of water @ 60 F)
mmHG (millimeters of mercury)

Setting the Unit of Measure:

Step 1: Press the On/Off button once to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press (Z) to cycle through the options until UNITS is displayed.
Step 3: Press (S) to access the Units options.
Step 4: Press (Z) to cycle through setting options until the desired unit of

measure is displayed.

Step 5: Press (S) to apply the setting and return to the main setup menu.

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