
HIGH PRECISION / RESOLUTION
DIFFERENTIAL
DIGITAL PRESSURE METERS
DPM-2350 SERIES
USER MANUAL

BC BIOMEDICAL
DPM-2350 SERIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES ............................................................................. ii
DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 1
LAYOUT ......................................................................................................................... 5
SCREENS ...................................................................................................................... 6
KEYS ............................................................................................................................ 11
OPTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 13
COMMUNICATIONS .................................................................................................... 14
MANUAL REVISIONS .................................................................................................. 18
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................. 18
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 19
NOTES ......................................................................................................................... 22
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WARNING - USERS
The DPM-2350 is for use by skilled technical
personnel only.
WARNING - USE
The DPM-2350 is intended for testing only and
should never be used in diagnostics, treatment
or any other capacity where it would come in
contact with a patient.
WARNING - CONNECTIONS
All connections to patients must be removed
before connecting the DUT to the DPM-2350. A
serious hazard may occur if the patient is
connected when testing with the DPM-2350.
CAUTION - SERVICE
The DPM-2350 is intended to be serviced only by
authorized service personnel. Troubleshooting
and service procedures should only be
performed by qualified technical personnel.
CAUTION - INSPECTION
The DPM-2350 Series Meters should be inspected
before each use for wear and the Meter should
be serviced if any parts are in question.
CAUTION - MODIFICATIONS
The DPM-2350 is intended for use within the
published specifications. Any application
beyond these specifications or any unauthorized
user modifications may result in hazards or
improper operation.
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CAUTION - LIQUIDS
Do not submerge or spill liquids on the DPM-
2350. Do not operate the DPM-2350 if it may have
been exposed to fluid.
CAUTION - ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to environmental conditions outside
the specifications can adversely affect the
performance and accuracy of the DPM-2350. If
the unit is outside the Operating Specifications,
allow it to acclimate to specified conditions for at
least 30 minutes before attempting to operate it.
CAUTION - CLEANING
Do not immerse. The Meter should be cleaned by
wiping gently with a damp, lint-free cloth.
A mild detergent can be used if desired.
CAUTION – MEDIA COMPATIBILITY
The DPM-2350 is intended to be used with only
non-corrosive, non-ionic, or otherwise pure
fluids and/or gases that are compatible with
sensor materials including glass, silicon,
ceramic, epoxy, RTV, gold, aluminum and nickel.
CAUTION – LO PRESSURE PORT
LIQUIDS INCOMPATIBILITY
The Lo port of the DPM-2350 is not intended for
liquids, use only dry gases.
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NOTICE – CE
The DPM-2350 Series Meters bear the mark
Based on the following testing standards:
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE
EMC – Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
EN 61326-1:1997 + A1:1998 + A2:2001 + A3:2003
“Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use – EMC requirements”
This equipment has been type tested by an independent, accredited testing laboratory
and compliance was demonstrated to the above standard to the extent applicable.
EMISSIONS
Radiated and Line Conducted Emissions
EN 61000-3-2:2000 Harmonic Current Emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker
IMMUNITY– CLASS C
EN 61000-4-2:1995 + A1:1998 + A2:2001 Electrostatic Discharge
EN 61000-4-3:2002 Radiated Electric Field Immunity
EN 61000-4-4:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2001 Electrical Fast Transients / Bursts
EN 61000-4-5:1995 + A1:2001 Surge Voltage
EN 61000-4-6:1996 + A1:2000 Conducted Disturbance
EN 61000-4-11:1994 + A1:2001 Voltage Dips and Short Interrupts
LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE
EC – Directive 73/23/EC
EN 61010-1:2001
“Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – General requirements”
This equipment has been type tested and compliance was demonstrated
to the above standard to the extent applicable.
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American National Standards Institute
American Standard Code for Information
Interchange
kilogram(s) per centimeter squared
National Electronic Distributors Association
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NOTICE – DISCLAIMER
BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
MAKE CHANGES TO ITS PRODUCTS OR SPECIFICATIONS AT
ANY TIME, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE
DESIGN OR PERFORMANCE AND TO SUPPLY THE BEST
POSSIBLE PRODUCT. THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL HAS
BEEN CAREFULLY CHECKED AND IS BELIEVED TO BE
ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR
INACCURACIES.
NOTICE – CONTACT INFORMATION
BC BIOMEDICAL
BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
3081 ELM POINT INDUSTRIAL DR.
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
USA
1-800-242-8428
1-314-638-3800
www.bcgroupintl.com
sales@bcgroupintl.com
NOTICE – DISCLAIMER
BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY INJURIES SUSTAINED DUE TO UNAUTHORIZED
EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS OR APPLICATION OF EQUIPMENT
OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLISHED INTENDED USE AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
DPM-2350 Series User Manual Copyright © 2012
www.bcgroupintl.com Made in the USA
06/12 Rev 05
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BC BIOMEDICAL
DPM-2350 SERIES
DIGITAL PRESSURE METERS
The Model DPM-2350 Series is a family of microprocessor-based, high-precision
Differential Pressure Meters, which are intended for use in the evaluation and servicing of
a wide variety of medical, commercial and industrial applications. These meters measure
compatible differential gas and liquid pressures in various engineering units. Available
optional features include a RS-232 port for remote control and data collection, a DC analog
output option, and an optional temperature sensor input (either YSI 700 Series or 100 Ω
RTD Probe). The following are highlights of the main features:
DPM-2351 (Basic Features):
GRAPHICAL LCD DISPLAY WITH CURSOR SELECTION OF OPTIONS AND
SETUP OF PARAMETERS
± 0.05% FS PRESSURE ACCURACY
DIGITAL CALIBRATION AND ZERO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT – NO POTS TO
TURN
24 BIT MEASUREMENT
PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL FILTER
13 ENGINEERING UNITS:
PSI
inH2O @ 4 °C
inH2O @ 20 °C
inH2O @ 60 °F
cmH2O @ 20 °C
inHg @ 0 °C
inHg @ 20 °C
SELECTABLE DISPLAY OPTIONS AND DIGIT SIZES
BATTERY LIFE DISPLAY (0 to 100%)
SOFTWARE-ADJUSTABLE DISPLAY CONTRAST
MAX and MIN PRESSURE VALUE CAPTURE AND STORAGE
DPM-2352 MODEL ADDS:
RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
ANALOG OUTPUT OPTION (OPTION DC) ADDS:
OPTION DC - DC ANALOG OUTPUT (REFRESH RATE DEPENDENT
UPON DIGITAL FILTER SETTING)
BNC OUTPUT
± 0.1% FS ACCURACY
mmHg @ 0 °C
mmHg @ 20 °C
kg/cm2
kPa
mBar
Bar
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TEMPERATURE OPTION ADDS:
OPTION Y7 - YSI 700 TEMPERATURE PROBE INTERFACE
OPTION R1 - 100 Ω RTD TEMPERATURE PROBE INTERFACE
-20.0 TO 100.0 °C / -4.0 TO 212.0 °F TEMPERATURE RANGE
± 0.5% FS ACCURACY
MAX and MIN TEMPERATURE VALUE CAPTURE AND STORAGE
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
BC20-21100 BATTERY ELIMINATOR (USA Version)
BC20-21101 BATTERY ELIMINATOR (Euro Version)
BC20-41337 RS-232 COMMUNICATIONS CABLE (7PIN MINI-DIN
TO DB-9F)
BC20-41339 USB COMMUNICATIONS ADAPTER (DB-9M TO
USB-A) FOR USE WITH BC20-41337
BC20-30106 SOFT-SIDED CARRYING CASE
BC20-01005 UNIVERSAL MANOMETER (PRESSURE) ADAPTER KIT
BC20-01006 YSI 700 TEMPERATURE PROBE
BC20-01008 RTD (100 Ω) TEMPERATURE PROBE
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