APG PG7 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

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PG-7

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DOC. 9003312
Rev A 12/09

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T able of Content s

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

Programming the PG7 ....................................................... 4-23

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

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......................................................12-17

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

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

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

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

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

Quick Calibration........................................................ 17

Tare Feature .................................................................... 18

Default .............................................................................19

Outputs .......................................................................20-24

Analog Outputs.......................................................20-21

T rip Point Output s...................................................22-24

Wiring............................................................................25-26

Specifications................................................................27-28

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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 PG7

Battery Meter Bar Graph

Zero (Z) Button

Select (S) Button

On/Off Button

Each of the three buttons on the PG7 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 or off the gauge.
Secondary Function: Press once to access the main setup menu.

Zero Button (Z)

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.

Select Button (S)

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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PSI

MAXMIN

UNITS

P HOLD

YES

NO

ON

OFF

<= 120 psi

> 120 psi

BAR
KPA

CUSTOM

MBAR

INHG

INH20

MMHG

PSI
BAR
KPA

CUSTOM
KGCM^2

MPA

FTH20
CMHG

CUSTOM ONLY

SELECT

MULTIPLIER

CUSTOM ONLY

FULL ACCESS MENU

LBF

KN

LBS

KG

NEWTON

ADVSET

TARE

DEFAULT

OUTPUT

EXIT

ON

OFF

YES

NO

AUTO

DEC PL

SAMPLE

BAR 0

BAR100

RANGE

CALIBR

EXIT

AL SET

AH SET

AL CAL

AH CAL

T1TYPE

T1PRES

T1WIN

T2TYPE

OFF, 2 MIN, 4 MIN, 8 MIN, 16 MIN, 32 MIN

HI RES, MEd Res, LO RES

SLOW, MEDIUM, FAST

SET BAR GRAPH 0%

SET BAR GRAPH 100%

SET RANGE (LBS ONLY)

FAST CALIBRATE, ZERO AND SPAN

SET ANALOG LOW SET PRESSURE

SET ANALOG HIGH SET PRESSURE

SET ANALOG LOW CALIBRATION

SET ANALOG HIGH CALIBRATION

TYPE0, TYPE1, TYPE2, TYPE3, TYPE4, TYPE5

SET TRIP PRESSURE 1 START PRESSURE

SET TRIP PRESSURE 1 WINDOW SIZE

TYPE0, TYPE1, TYPE2, TYPE3, TYPE4, TYPE5

SET TRIP PRESSURE 2 START PRESSURE

SET TRIP PRESSURE 2 WINDOW SIZE

* Menu options only available

for gauges with an analog

output or relays.

T2PRES

T2 WIN

EXIT

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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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Zero (Z) Button Select (S) Button

On/Off Button

Accessing the Full Setup Menu:

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: Using (Z) to change the value of the flashing digit, and (S) to advance

to the next digit, change the mode number to 000.

Step 3: Press On/Off to enter the setup menu, and press (Z) to scroll through

menu choices.

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) 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:

P S I (pounds per square inch)
bAR (bar)
KPA (kilopascals)
*CUSTOM (see “Using Custom Units” on next page)
KGCM^2 (kilograms per cubic centimeter)
MPA (megapascals)
FTH20 (feet of water @ 60 F)
cmHG (centimeters of mercury)

For gauges less than 120 psi:

P S I (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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Using Custom Units (CUSTOM):

The Custom Units setting allows the user to display a volumetric weight by
applying a conversion factor to the pressure reading.

NOTE: The conversion factor must be calculated using Pound per Square Inch

(psi) as the base unit of measure.

Setting the Custom Units feature:

Step 1: Calculate the conversion factor from psi to the desired unit of measure.
Step 2: Press the On/Off button once to enter the main setup menu.
Step 3: Press (Z) to cycle through the options until UNITS is displayed.
Step 4: Press (S) to access the Units setting options.
Step 5: Press (Z) to cycle through the Units options until CUSTOM is

displayed.

Step 6: Press (S) to access the Custom Units setting. A 5-digit conversion

factor will appear with the first digit flashing.

Step 7: Press (Z) to change the value of the flashing digit (options: 0-9).
Step 8: Press (S) to accept the flashing digit and advance to the next

digit......repeat steps 7 and 8 as necessary .

Step 9: After the last digit is accepted by pressing (S), use (Z) to scroll

through the custom units of measure; LBF, KN, LBS, KG, NEWTON.

Step 10: Press (S) to accept the custom unit and return to the main setup menu.

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