CS Instruments DS 300-P Operation Manual

Operation manual

DS 300-P

Features

 Graphic display for easy user interface
 Flexible power supply: 100V…240VAC / 50…60Hz, internal r ech ar ge able battery

for up to 6 hours operation

 2 inputs for CS flow / dew point sensors
 up to 4 additional inputs for current clamps, pressure sensors and temperature

sensors

 Auto-Detection of CS flow / dew point sensors
 Complete configuration can be set through the user interface (no PC configura-

tion required)

 USB interface for data upload to PC
 PC software CS-Soft for data analyses (optional)
 Data logger function for 1,000,000 values

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Important information

The operating instructions must be rea d in full and carefully observ ed before starting
up the device. The manufacture r cannot be held liable for a ny damage wh ich occurs
as a result of non-observance or non-compliance with this manu al.

Should the device be tampered with in any manner other than a procedure which is
described and specified in the manual, the warranty is cancelled and the manuf ac­turer is exempt from liability.

The device is destined exclusively for the described application.
CS Instruments offers no guarantee for the suitability for any other purpose and is not

liable for errors which may have slipped into this operatin g manual. The y are also not
liable for consequential damage resulting from the delivery, capability or use of this
device.

Technical data

Casing Size: 265 x 220 x 150 mm
Sensor inputs

 2 inputs for CS dew point and flow sensors
 up to 4 additional inputs for current clamps, pres-

sure sensors and temperature sensors. Analogue
signals such as 0-20 mA, 0-10V can be

connected as well.
Interface USB to PC
Keyboard 4 keys
Power supply 100 .… 240 VAC / 10 VA, 50-60 Hz

internal rechargable battery (6 hours battery life)
Charging time: 10 hours

Display Graphic display, 160 x 100 pixels

with back light

Accuracy Dew point: see sensor specifications

Flow: see sensor specifications
Pressure: 0.5 % F.S.
Amps: See sensor specification
0-20 mA: 0.01 mA
0-10 V: 0.01 V
Pt100: 0.5 ºC
Pt1000: 0.5 ºC

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Measuring range Dew point: see sensor specifications

Flow: see sensor specifications
Pressure: 0 ... 40 bar gauge
Amps: 0 ... 1000 A
Pt100: -200 ... 600 ºC
Pt1000: -200 ... 600 ºC

Settings Complete settings can be changed through user interface

at DS 300-P

Sensor connector Round lockable connectors, 5 pole
Operating temperature 0 ... 50 ºC
Transport temperature -20 ... 50 ºC
Weight 2400 g

Probe connection and power supply

DS 300-P is equipped with an internal rechargeable battery. This battery is intende d to
supply the system with power during power loss or for short term measurement where
a mains supply is inconvenient. The charging time takes about 10 hours, where the
battery life is around 6 hours.

In case of plugged-in mains supply the rechargeable batteries will be charged even if
the instrument is switched off. The moving bar graph LED will indicate the charging
process.

Operation
Description of display icons

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Status icon detail description:

Status icon shows different status of the system.

Low battery icon: it shows when internal battery low. (Please contact service.)
USB connection icon: icon shows when DS 300 connected to PC via USB .

Logger module status icon

Logger module status:

- WAIT: Time start condition set, and wait for start logging

- LOG: Logger module is doing data logging

- STOP: Logging is stopped

- DEL: Logger is deleting protocol data

- ERR: Error occur during data logging.
Logger module free memory in percentage , or CYCLE
when logger memory in circular mode.

Status display, please see below for detail
description of different status icon.

One page of measurement value will be shown at a
time. User can use or
key to scroll through all available value.

Page view indication:
This “ Page view indication ” shows the current display
measurement value page no., and the total measurement
value page count available .

Indicate the measurement value
display page 1 of 8 .

Indicate there are totally 8
page measurement value
available.

The number indicates the terminal number, if it’s inverse this channel is set

1

to be logged.

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Basic key operation

Basic concept for MENU mode key operation

- use these keys to browse and select different items in menu, and scroll
through different pages of measurement value display

- use these keys to alter or adjust the setting option or numbering

- use this key to exit the current menu level

- use it to leave all setting state, without saving the change

- use this key to enter to submenu or next menu level of the current
selected menu item

- use it to confirm the setting change or enable an option in all setting
state

Typical menu display layout and keys description :

The current select menu
item will be shown in nega­tive color.

If there is a “ < ” sign, it
means we can exit the cur­rent menu or go up one
level from the current menu
level.

If there is a “ > ” sign, it
means we can go into the
submenu of the current
select

Selectable menu item, it
shows 4 items at a time. If
the total items in the current
menu level is more then 4
items, the menu item should
scroll over.

It tells how many item exist in
the current menu, and which no.
of item is currently selected

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Typical display layout for option selection:

The radio button for selecting the option

- Radio button style for de-selected item

- Radio button style for selected item
Procedure to select and enable new option

1) Use or key to select the desired option being
enable

2) Use the key to enable the new selected
For leaving the exist option:

1) Use the key to go back to last menu level without

Typical display layout for altering or adjusting the number setting :

Example: Time and data setting

1) Use and key adjust the time

2) Use key to move from HOUR -> MINUTE ->

SECOND setup

.

3) After the SECOND setting and press the key to
finalize the setup, or press to exit from the “Time and

date setting” menu and without saving the new setting

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Power on the device

When DS 300-P is powered on, it will display the system information like this:

The system information is helpful for any service
inquiries in order to identify the specific model
and version.

If there are any sensors connected, DS 300-P
will connect to them automatically and start to
display real time measurement values acquired
from those sensors. The measurement values
may be displayed on more than one page. To
see another page, just press the arrow buttons
on the key board .

Operation in detail

By pressing the <Enter> key the menu can be accessed. DS 300-P has following main
menus:

Logger operation
Sensor settings
System status and setting

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Logger operation Sensor settings

DS 300-P includes a data logger that can record up to 1,000,000 measurement values.
In order to configure the logger function and to activate/deactivate it, there are several
functions available which are explained below:

Set logging rate and
averaging option

The logging rate defines the interval data should be recorded in
the memory. It will record from every activated channel a sam­ple. The averaging option can be used to calculate an average
value. I.e. DS 300-P is measuring every 1 second and if the
logging rate is 10 seconds, it will calculate an average value
out of the last 10 measurement values and store it as a re­corded sample.

Key start/stop log­ging

Select logging
channels

Starts or stops the data recording. Whenever a new recording
is started a new file is created in the memory.

Those channels which should be recorded with the dat a logg er
must be selected first. For example, if Flow is selected to be
recorded the flow value of all connected flow sensors will be
recorded. Attention: sensors connectable on port 3...6 are
shown as they have been selected in the sensor setting menu.

Set logger memory
mode

It can be selected to stop logging when memory is full, or the
“wrap around mode” can be chosen, which then will overwrite
the oldest values as soon the memory is full.

Show logger memory Informs about the current protocol:

- number of channels programmed for logging

- number of values stored per channel

- how many values still can be recorded

- the estimated logging time

- memory status. Start/stop conditions

Set time start
condition

DS 300-P can be programmed to start at a certain time. Pro­grammed time must be 10 seconds later than the system time.

View protocol Single protocols (files) can be viewed. DS 300-P will show the

available protocols with date, number of channels, nu mb er of
recorded values per channel and min, max and mean values.

Delete protocol Single protocols (files) can be deleted. DS 300-P will show the

available protocols with date, number of channels and number
of recorded values per channel.

Format logger This function is used to free all memory of DS 300-P. It should

be used with care, as recorded protocols will be erased per-
manently.

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The following chapter describes the settings related to the sensor itself, which can be
changed on the DS 300-P menu. For that purpose select in the menu the function
“Sensor settings”.

After the selecting “Sensor settings”, the next screen will show all detected f low/dew
point sensors of terminal 1 and 2 and the selected analogue sensor of terminal 3 to

6. Changes can be done individually for each sensor, by selecting the terminal where
the sensor is connected to.

The next chapters describe the available settings of the different sensors.

Flow sensor settings

For CS flows sensors following settings can be made:

 Set tube diameter: for flow calculation
 Set total consumption: counter can be set to any value
 Set flow unit: Selection of the desired flow unit
 Set consumpti on u nit: selection of the desired consumption unit
 Set reference pressure: in order to calculate the standard flow
 Set reference temperature: in order to calculate the standard flow
 Set gas type: Select the gas which is measured with the flow sensor.

Note:

Reference pressure and reference temperature are not related to the actual process
pressure or temperature. They are used to calculate the sta nda rd flow at stand ar d
conditions, for example: 1000 hPa, 20 ºC.

Changes on the sensor settings are downloaded immediately into the sensor as soon
the changes are confirmed by pressing <Enter>.

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Dew point sensor settings

For CS dew point sensors following settings are available:

 Set moisture unit: (ºCtd, g/m3, g/kg, ppm etc.). Attention: g/m

and atmospheric dew point require to enter a reference pressure.

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, mg/m3, ppm[V]

 Set reference pressure: required for g/m

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, mg/m3, ppm[V] and atmospheric
dew point calculation. The pressure has to be entered as abs olut e pres sur e (no t
gauge pressure!)

For the unit atmospheric dew point and ppm[V], the line pressure (absolute)
has to be entered.

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For the unit g/m

, mg/m3, if the calculate should be done under line pressure

conditions, a reference pressure of 1013 hPa has to be entered.
If the calculation should be done for atmospheric conditions, the line pres

sure (absolute) has to be entered.

Analogue sensor settings

DS 300-P has up to 4 analogue input channels at terminal 3 to 6. These channels
don’t have an automatic sensor detection, the sensors need to be manually selected.
Following settings are available:

 Select sensor type: Ds 300-P stores up to 15 different analogue sensors which

can be selected from the list

 Show setting: the details of the sensor settings such as: sensor type, unit, reso-

lution, input scaling and calibration offset can be viewed

 One point calibration: The instrument provides a one-point system calibration,

which can eliminate accuracy failures of instrument and sensor. If an accurate
reference is available (i.e. Calibration Lab), the system can be calibrated at one
point to this reference. The calibration is stored inside the DS 300-P. However
this calibration offset is applied to every sensor connected to this particular ter­minal. If the sensor type is changed, DS 300-P will delete the stored calibration
offset.

 Remove one-point calibration: is used to delete the calibration offset

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Connecting analogue sensors

Connector pinning, view to
the plug at DS 300-P

Analogue sensors such as Pt100, Pt1000 (3-wire), 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-1 V and 0-10
V types can be connected to the analogue inputs (no. 3-6) of DS 300-P4 and P6.
Please refer to the connection chart and the connector pinning above. For loop pow­ered sensors, DS 300-P can supply current of up to 25 mA. For signal connection the
optional 5 m cable 0553 0110 can be used, which comes with connector and open wire
ends.

In the next step, these sensors have to be programmed in DS 300-P. Please select
from the menu “Sensor Settings” - “Terminal 3:” - “Select sensor type”. Choose from
the predefined types the correct one. Attentions: the predefines types will measure the
process signals and display them as they are in Ma or V. If a scaling to the original
physical value and unit is desired, we recommend to download a small tool (DS 300-P
Sensor Configuration) from our web page, which enables users to define their own sen­sor types (www.cs-instruments.com.hk). When using the DS 300-P sensor configura­tion software it’s recommended as a first step to read out the current sensor settings.

Remark: 5 m connection cable with open wires (P/N: 0553 0110) have 5 cores. These
5 cores match with the pins of DS 300-P plug one-to-one, which is showed above.

Pin

1st Cable color

2nd Cable color

1 2 3 4 5
Brown Red Orange Black Yellow
Brown White Blue Black Grey

System status and setting



Setup time/date: The internal clock can be set

 Show system status: For service inquiries this screen contains important

information.

 Change LCD contrast: Contrast of display can be changed
 System reset: does a restart of the whole system (usually never required)

Order information

P/N Describtion

DS 300-P DS 300-P

0500 3101

0500 3225

0500 3226

0695 0083

0695 0122

0699 0419

0694 1886
0694 0356
0554 0500

0554 0504

0604 0100

DS 300-P2, with 2 inputs for flow and dew point sensor from CS. With
internal rechargeable battery, power cord, and USB cable.

DS 300-P4, with 2 inputs for flow and dew point, 2 channels for pressure,
amps and temperature. With internal rechargeable battery, power cord
and USB cable.

DS 300-P6, with 2 inputs for flow and dew point, 4 channels for pressure,
amps and temperature. With internal rechargeable battery, power cord
and USB cable.

Volume flow sensor VA 400-S, standard version for DS 300-P, including
5 m cable

Volume flow sensor VA 400-M, max version for DS 300-P, including 5 m
cable

FA 410, dew point sensor, -80 .. +20 ºCtd, for DS 300-P, including meas­uring chamber and 5 m cable

Pressure sensor, 0 - 16 bar, for DS 300-P, 5 m cable
Pressure sensor, 0 - 40 bar, for DS 300-P, 5 m cable
Clamp-On amp meter, 0 - 500 A, for DS 300-P, 5 m cable
Clamp-On amp meter, 0 - 1000 A, for DS 300-P, 5 m cable
Pt100 temperature sensor, -50 ... +150 ºC, 5 m cable

0554 7010 CS-Soft for data transfer from DS 300-P and analyzes
0599 2010 CAA, Compressed Air Analyzer software
0553 0103 Extension cable DS 300-P, ODU connection male/female, 5 m
0553 0110 5 m connection cable with open wires

0554 6005

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Scope of delivery



DS 300-P x

 USB cable
 Operation manual
 Sensors according to the order
 Accessories according to the order
 Delivery note

Warranty

CS provides a warranty for this product of 12 months covering the material and work­manship under the stated operating conditions from the date of delivery.

Please report any findings immediately and within th e wa rr anty time guaranteed by
us.

Excluded from this warranty is damage caused by improper use and no n-a dhe re nc e
to the instruction manual.

The warranty is also cancelled once the measuring instrument has been opened pro­vided this is not described in the instruction manual for maintenance purposes. This is
also the case if the serial number has been changed, damaged or removed.

If in addition to the warranty service necessary repairs, adjus tme nts or simil ar are
carried out, the warranty services are free of charge but there is a charge for other
services such as transport and packing costs. Other claims, especially those for dam­age occurring outside the instrument are not included unless responsibility is legally
binding.

DS 300-P DS 300-P

EC Declaration of Conformity

for

DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUN­CIL of 27. January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

and

DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUN­CIL of 27. January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous sub­stances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)

for the following instruments of CS Instruments GmbH:
Pressure dew point meters: FA 400 and accessories
Flow and consumption meters: VA 400/VA 410/DS 300-P
and accessories
CS Instruments GmbH as the manufacturer herewith declares that the above instru-

ments and accessories belong to the category 9 (WEEE 2002/96/EC). Therefore the
above instruments are not affected by the directive RoHS 2002/95/EC and by the ma­terial restriction.

In accordance with directive WEEE 2002/96/EC the measuring instruments specified
above will be taken back from CS Instruments GmbH for disposal.

CS Instruments GmbH Harrislee, 27 March 2007
The Management

This declaration does not guarantee any product characteristics.
Please do also adhere to the safety instructions stated in the enclosed documentation.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

According to the guideline of the Board for Approximation

Of Laws of the member states on the

Electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EWG)

Pressure dew point meters FA 400, FA 410, FA 415,
FA 416, FA 300-1, FA 300-2,
FA 300-2 Ex, FA 200-2
Flow and consumption meters VA 300, VA 400, VA 410,
DS 300-P

CS Instruments GmbH as the manufacurer herewith declares that the above mentioned
pressure dew point, flow and consumption meters correspond with the requirements of
the following guideline:

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMV) (89/336/EWG)

The assessment of the instrument was subject to the following
standards:
Emitted interference: EN 61326: 1997 + A1; 1998 + A2: 2001

Interference resistance: EN 61326: 1997 + A1: 1998 + A2: 2001

CS Instruments GmbH Harrislee, 27 March 2007
The Management

This declaration does not guarantee any product characteristics.

Contact

 Advice
 Sales
 Customer-service

DS 300-P DS 300-P

Germany

CS Instruments GmbH

Am Oxer 28c

D-24955 Harrislee
Tel. +49 (0) 461 – 700 2025
Fax +49 (0) 461 – 700 2026

E-Mail [e-mail]

www.cs-instruments.com

Asia

CS Instruments (Asia) Co. Ltd.

Room 31, Cambridge Plaza, Tower B

188 San Wan Road, N.T., Sheung Shui

Hong Kong
Tel. +86 (0) 755 – 8619 3164
Fax +86 (0) 755 – 8619 3165

E-Mail [e-mail]

www.cs-instruments.com.hk

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