GE
Measurement & Control
PACE Modular Pressure
Controller
A new generation of high precision Druck pressure controller,
designed for test bench, bench top and rack mount calibration,
and automated test applications.
Modularity increases user fl exibility, reduces downtime and lowers overall cost of ownership
Features
• Selection of Chassis and interchangeable control modules
• Single, dual or auto range control module confi gurations
• High speed pressure control
• Up to 210 bar (3000 psi/21 MPa) gauge and absolute
• Precision to 0.001% FS over calibrated temperature range
• Long-term stability to 0.0025% FS per annum
• Barometric reference option
• Utilises GE’s new unique range of piezo-resistive
and TERPS pressure sensor technology
• 28 selectable pressure units and 4 user defi ned units
• Switch Test, Leak Test, Test Program, Burst Test, Analogue
output and Volt Free Contact options
• Aeronautical option
• Negative gauge calibration included as standard
• High resolution colour touch screen operation
• Intuitive icon task driven menu structure
• Compatible with software packages
• RS232, IEEE connectivity, Ethernet and USB as standard
PACE Modular Pressure Controller
The new PACE pneumatic modular pressure controller brings together the latest control and measurement technology
from GE to offer an elegant, fast , fl exible and economical solution to pressure control for automated production, test
and calibration.
PACE employs full digital control to provide high control stability and high slew rate, while its digitally characterized
pressure sensor offers the quality, stability, higher bandwidth and precision associated with this latest generation of
piezo-resistive and TERPS devices.
PACE5000 Chassis
• Single channel pressure controller chassis
• Easy to use colour touch screen display
• Can be used with any interchangeable PACE CM
control module as a bench top or rack mounted
pressure controller
• Intuitive task driven menu with basic, preset & divide
as standard
• Switch test, leak test, burst test, test program,
analogue output and voltage free contacts available
as optional tasks
• Multi Language - any additional language to suit
specifi c requirements can easily be translated &
downloaded
• RS232, IEEE connectivity, Ethernet and USB as
standard
PACE6000 Chassis
Additional features:
• Dual channel pressure controller chassis
• With two PACE CM control modules fi tted the
PACE6000 can be used in single, auto-ranging or
simultaneous dual pressure control mode*
• Aeronautical option enabling full control in
aeronautical units
• No module pressure range ratio limit
PACE CM – High Speed Pressure Control Module
• Interchangeable robust control module that is easily
installed into a PACE chassis
• Calibration data stored in the control module (only
the CM needs to be sent away for re-calibration)
• High speed pressure control
• Wide choice of pressure ranges
* for auto-ranging, both control modules have to be a range below 70 bar/1000 psi or both control modules have to be a range above 70 bar/1000 psi
• Choice of standard, high, premium or reference
pressure measurement precision
• Barometric reference available to enable pseudo
gauge/absolute indication & control
• Aeronautical version
PACE5000/6000 Options
Switch Test
Switch Test automates the testing of pressure switch
devices. Following the test, the pressure at which
contacts open and close and the switch hysteresis is
displayed. Switch Test Task can also be set to repeat
several times to exercise a switch or capture switch
toggle max, min and average values.
Leak Test
Leak Test applies a test pressure(s) to an external
system connected to the instrument to determine the
magnitude of pressure variations due to leaks. This
application sets the test pressure and a dwell time to
eliminate potential adiabatic effects at the test pressure
and the leak test time period. On completion, the
display shows the Start Pressure, End Pressure, Pressure
Change and Leak Rate.
Test Program
The Test Program option provides a facility for creating,
storing and executing numerous test procedures within
the instrument itself. This is particularly useful for longer,
more repetitive and laborious procedures requiring
manual inputs for rapid prototyping, manufacturing and
life cycle testing. Test Programs can also be transferred
to a PC using a mass storage device for further editing,
and copied back from the mass storage device to the
instrument.
Burst Test
Analogue Output
The analogue output can be programmed via the setup
menu screen to output a signal proportional to the
instrument range selected. This allows the instrument
to interface with PC or PLC I/O cards, remote displays,
chart recorders or other data logging equipment.
Users can select outputs of 0 to 10 V, 0 to 5 V, -5 to
5 V and 0/4 to 20 mA. Precision with respect to host
instrument measured pressure 0.05% FS over the host
instrument operating temperature range, variable
update rate to 80 readings per second. The option is
programmable between minimum and FS pressure for
proportional output against pressure.
Aeronautical Option (PACE6000 only, to be
used with PACE CM2-A control modules)
Simultaneous control of calibrated airspeed and altitude
(when used with two PACE CM2-A control modules) with
a “go to ground” function.
Burst Test is an application for the PACE Series designed
primarily for the testing of pressure rupture discs.
The burst test option applies a controlled increase of
pressure and accurately measures the exact point at
which the device rupture or burst occurs.
Volt Free Contacts (VFC)
Volt Free Contacts enable control of peripheral devices
such as vacuum pumps, ovens, etc. Each VFC option
has three independent volt-free NO/NC relay contacts.
A number of conditions can be set within a PACE
instrument to trigger a relay toggling its contacts.
Indication and control available in pure aeronautical
units:
Altitude - feet or meters
Air Speed - knots or km/hour, mph
Mach - mach number
Rate of climb – feet or meters/minute, second
Specifi cations
Pressure Measurement
CM0/CM1/CM2 Pressure Ranges:
CM3 Pressure Ranges:
Over Range Indication: 10% above mbar/bar full scale pressure range
Pressure Media: Dry, oil free, non-corrosive gas maintained at a value of 10% above the maximum required outlet
Display
PACE5000 4.3” TFT colour VGA resolution wide format display with integral touchscreen
PACE6000 7” TFT colour VGA resolution wide format display with integral touchscreen
Comms Update Rate 8 times per second
Display Update Rate 2 times per second
Readout ±9999999
Pressure Units mbar, bar, Pa(N/m
Performance
PACE CM0 Standard Precision 0.02% Rdg + 0.02% FS (25 mbar: 0.20% rdg + 0.20% FS, 70 mbar: 0.10% rdg + 0.10% FS, 200 mbar:
PACE CM0 Controller Stability 0.005% FS
PACE
CM1 High Precision
PACE CM1 Controller Stability 0.003% FS (25mbar range = 0.005% FS)
PACE CM2 Premium Precision 0.005% Rdg + 0.005% FS (25 mbar: 0.05% rdg + 0.05% FS, 70 mbar: 0.025% rdg + 0.025% FS,
PACE CM2 – Controller Stability 0.001% FS (25mbar = 0.004% FS. 70 mbar = 0.003% FS)
PACE CM2-A Aeronautical Altitude range: -3000 to +55,000 ft
PACE CM3 Reference Precision 0.001% FS, includes non-linearity hysteresis, repeatabilty and temperature effects over calibrated
PACE CM3 Controller Stability 0.001% of absolute range FS
PACE CM3 Accuracy Absolute ranges 2, 3.5 bar accuracy (2 Sigma) over calibrated temperature range =
PACE CM Measurement Long
Term Stability
25, 70, 200, 350 and 700 mbar gauge, 1, 2, 3.5, 7, 10, 20, 35, 70, 100, 135, 172, 210 bar gauge
0.35, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 50, 100, 150, 300, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 psi gauge
2.5, 7, 20, 35, 70, 100, 200, 350, 700 kPa gauge, 1, 2, 3.5, 7, 10, 13.5, 17.2, 21 MPa gauge
All gauge versions available with negative calibration as standard. For absolute pressure ranges
select any range of 1 bar and above and add barometric option
2, 3.5 bar absolute; 30, 50 psi absolute; 200, 350 kPa absolute
pressure, Dry air or Nitrogen recommended.
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), hPa, kPa, MPa, mmHg @ 0°C, cmHg @ 0°C, mHg @ 0°C,, inHg @ 0°C,
mmH
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2
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kg/cm
, torr, atm, psi, lb/ft2, inH2O @ 4°C, inH2O @ 20°C, inH2O @ 60°F, ftH2O @ 4°C, ftH2O @ 20°C,
ftH
O @ 60°F, User Defi ned 1, User Defi ned 2, User Defi ned 3, User Defi ned 4
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0.04% rdg + 0.04% FS) includes linearity, hysteresis, repeatability and temperature effects over
calibrated temperature range, for gauge pressures and assumes steady state temperature and
regular zeroing.
0.01% Rdg + 0.01% FS (25 mbar: 0.10% rdg + 0.10% FS, 70 mbar: 0.05% rdg + 0.05% FS,
200 mbar: 0.02% rdg + 0.02% FS) includes linearity, hysteresis, repeatability and temperature
effects over calibrated temperature range, for gauge pressures and assumes steady state
temperature and regular zeroing.
200 mbar: 0.01% rdg + 0.01% FS) includes linearity, hysteresis, repeatability and temperature
effects over calibrated temperature range, for gauge pressures and assumes steady state
temperature and regular zeroing.
Altitude precision: @ Sea level ±2 ft, @ 8500 ft ±3 ft , @ 35,000 ft ±9 ft
Altitude RVSM accuracy: @ Sea level ±5 ft, @ 29,000 ft ±25 ft, @ 41,000 ft ±46 ft , @ 35,000 ft ±33 ft
Airspeed range: to 650 knots
Airspeed precision: @ 50 knots ±1.00 kts, @ 250 knots ±0.21 kts, @500 knots ±0.11 kts
Pressure Range –1 to +1bar g, pressure precision 0.005% Rdg + 0.005% FS includes linearity,
hysteresis, repeatability and temperature effects for gauge pressures and assumes steady state
temperature and regular zeroing.
1300 mbar reference precision 0.005% FS, Includes non-linearity, hysteresis, repeatability and
temperature effects over calibrated temperature range.
temperature range.
0.0016%Rdg + 0.0033% FS. Includes measurement precision, measurement long term stability per
annum and calibration equipment expanded uncertainty ≤ (0.0032% Rdg + 0.7 Pa).
CM0, CM1 and CM2 Ranges: 2 bar g to 210 bar g (30 psi g to 3000 psi g) 0.01% of reading per
annum, 1 bar g 0.02% of reading per annum and 25 mbar g to 700 mbar g 0.03% of reading per
annum, assumes regular Zeroing.
CM3 Ranges: 0.0025% FS per annum.
CM0-B, CM1-B, CM2-B, CM3-B and CM2-A: Barometric reference sensor 0.05 mbar a or
0.00072515 psi a per annum.
CM3-B Pseudo Gauge Ranges: Absolute sensor plus barometric sensor.
Performance (cont.)
Negative Gauge Precision Maximum error at any given pressure value is equal to maximum error at the equivalent positive
pressure value (CM0, CM1 and CM2).
Pseudo Range Precision Pseudo Absolute: gauge mode precision + barometric reference precision
Pseudo Gauge: absolute precision - barometric precision
PACE CM0-B PrecisionBarometric Reference
PACE CM1-B PrecisionBarometric Reference
PACE CM2-B PrecisionBarometric Reference
PACE CM3-B PrecisionBarometric Reference
PACE CM3-B AccuracyBarometric Reference
Gas Consumption All supply gas is delivered to the system. No gas is used in measure mode, or when the instrument
Precision for the optional barometric reference 0.10 mbar or 0.001450 psi. Includes non-linearity,
hysteresis, repeatability and temperature effects over calibrated temperature range.
Precision for the optional barometric reference 0.05 mbar or 0.000725 psi. Includes non-linearity,
hysteresis, repeatability and temperature effects over calibrated temperature range.
Precision for the optional barometric reference 0.025 mbar or 0.0003625 psi. Includes non-linearity,
hysteresis, repeatability and temperature effects over calibrated temperature range.
Precision for the optional barometric reference 0.020 mbar or 0.0002901 psi. Includes non-
linearity, hysteresis, repeatability and temperature effects over calibrated temperature range.
Barometer accuracy (2 Sigma) = 0.1 mbar over the calibrated temperature range. Includes
measurement precision, measurement long term stability per annum and calibration equipment
expanded uncertainty ≤ (0.0032% Rdg + 0.7 Pa).
is turned off.
Electrical
Power Supply 90 V AC to 130 V AC @ 47 to 63 Hz & 180 V AC to 260 V AC @ 47 to 63 Hz. Universal input via
IEC320 C14 Connector.
VFC Contact rating 30V d.c. 1 Amp resistive/200 mA inductive
Communications
Communication RS232, USB and IEEE-488, SCPI, emulation (DPI520, DPI500, DPI510 & DPI515 depending on model)
Ethernet (VXI-II & Sockets using SCPI)
Environmetal
Temperature Operating 10°C to 50°C (50°F to 122°F)
Calibrated 15°C to 45°C (59°F to 113°F)
Storage -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity
Sealing
Vibration
Shock
Conformity
5% RH to 95% RH non-condensing
IP20 (EN60529), In door use only
Compliant with Def. Stan. 66-31 8.4 Cat 3 and MIL-T-28800E Cat 2
Mechanical shock conforms to EN61010
LVD EN61010, EMC EN61326, PED, ROHS & WEEE - CE marked
Physical
PACE Chassis - Weight PACE5000 5 Kg or 11 lbs, PACE6000 6.7 Kg or 17.7 lbs
PACE CM – Weight 5 Kg or 11 lbs
PACE CM – Pressure Connection G 1/8 Female (1/8 NPT Female by adaptor for North America)
PACE 5000 – Dimensions 440 mm X 88 mm (2U) X 320 mm (17.3” X 3.47” X 12.6”)
PACE 6000 – Dimensions 440 mm X 132 mm (3U) X 320 mm (17.3” X 5.2” X 12.6”)
Ordering Information
Please state the following (where applicable)
1. PACE Chassis
PACE5000 Single Channel Chassis - I5000 Chassis
PACE6000 Dual Channel Chassis - I6000 Chassis
2. PACE Chassis - Options
The range of optional features includes:
• Switch Test – Automatic & accurate calibration of
pressure switches
• Leak Test – Automatically measures leak rates in the
desired units/minute or units/second
• Test Program – Write & save numerous test
programs
• Burst Test – For testing the pressure rupture point
• Analogue Output – for integration into older ATE
applications
• Volt Free Contacts – For automatically triggering
ancillary devices
• Aeronautical (PACE6000 only) - Allows for the test
and calibration of aeronautical instruments
3. PACE Chassis - Mains Lead
Choose one from this list:
MAINS LEAD IEC-UK PLUG
MAINS LEAD IEC-JAPAN PLUG
MAINS LEAD IEC-EU PLUG
MAINS LEAD IEC-USA PLUG
MAINS LEAD IEC-SOUTH AFRICA/INDIA PLUG
MAINS LEAD IEC-CHINA PLUG
MAINS LEAD IEC-Australia/New Zealand PLUG
Area of Use
Please state area of use for instrument set up:
Europe
North America
Japan
Asia
Rest of World
4. PACE Control Module - Precision
5. PACE Control Module - Pressure Range
bar psi Pa
CM0, CM1, CM2
25 mbar g 0.35 psi g 2.5 kPa g
70 mbar g 1 psi g 7.0 kPa g
200 mbar g 3 psi g 20.0 kPa g
350 mbar g 5 psi g 35.0 kPa g
700 mbar g 10 psi g 70.0 kPa g
1 bar g 15 psi g 100.0 kPa g
2 bar g 30 psi g 200.0 kPa g
3.5 bar g 50 psi g 350.0 kPa g
7 bar g 100 psi g 700.0 kPa g
10 bar g 150 psi g 1.0 MPa g
20 bar g 300 psi g 2.0 MPa g
35 bar g 500 psi g 3.5 MPa g
70 bar g 1000 psi g 7.0 MPa g
100 bar g 1500 psi g 10.0 MPa g
135 bar g 2000 psi g 13.5 MPa g
172 bar g 2500 psi g 17.2 MPa g
210 bar g 3000 psi g 21.0 MPa g
CM3
2 bar a 30 psi a 200.0 kPa a
3.5 bar a 50 psi a 350.0 kPa a
6. PACE Control Module - Barometric
Option
Provides absolute pressure option in addition to gauge
pressure. In absolute mode adds barometric pressure
to gauge pressure range. Pressure control in absolute
range is not available for any CM0-B/CM1-B/CM2-B with
a gauge range of 700 mbar (10 psi, 70 kPa) or below.
• PACE CM0-B = Standard
• PACE CM1-B = High
• PACE CM2–B = Premium
Provides gauge pressure option in addition to
absolute pressure. In gauge mode, subtracts
barametric pressure from absolute pressure range.
Not available for pressure ranges less than 2 bar
(30 psi, 200 kPa) absolute.
PACE CM0 = Standard
PACE CM1 = High
PACE CM2 = Premium
PACE CM3 = Reference
• PACE CM3-B = Reference
7. PACE Control Module – PACE6000
Aeronautical Option
PACE CM2-A = -3000 to + 55,000 ft (Altitude)
PACE CM2-A = to 650 knots (Airspeed with true mach)
8. Physical Accessories
Part Number
IO-ADAPT-G1/4 Adaptor G1/8 Male to G 1/4 Female
IO-ADAPT-1/8NPT Adaptor G1/8 Male to 1/8 NPT Female
IO-ADAPT-1/4NPT Adaptor G1/8 Male to 1/4 NPT Female
IO-ADAPT-7/16UNF Adaptor G1/8 Male to 7/16 - 20 UNF Female
IO-ADAPT-AN4
IO-ADAPT-AN6
IO-ADAPT-BARB Adaptor G 1/8 Male to 1/4 I.D. Pipe
IO-ADAPTOR-KIT Contains one of each of the above adaptors
IO-DIFF-KIT-LP Differential Connection Kit Low Pressure
IO-NEG-G-GEN-1 Negative Gauge Pressure Generator
IO-VAC-SYS Vacuum System Check Valve Kit
IO-SNUBBER-1 Snubber Reference Port
IO-DIFFUSER-1 Diffuser Gas Exhaust
IO-RMK-P6000 Rack Mount Kit PACE6000
IO-RMK-P5000 Rack Mount Kit PACE5000
IO-FILTER-KIT Filter kit control manifold
Description
Adaptor G 1/8 Male to AN4 37 Deg Male
Adaptor G 1/8 Male to AN6 37 Deg Male
Helps reduce the impact of thermal and/or pressure changes in ambient conditions occurring during the
measurement cycle
Used to generate small -ve gauge pressure (Venturi effect) to enable control at zero gauge without the need
for a vacuum pump.
Allows exhaust pressure to bypass vacuum pump to atmosphere, which improves control performance from
any positive pressure downwards.
Provides a pneumatic time constant to the sensor –ve port, thus attenuating the effect of ambient draughts.
Screws into vent or -ve supply port to diffuse exhaust gas
19” Rack Mount Kit
19” Rack Mount Kit
Contains 5 fi lters for control module pressure ports
IO-IML-2 MAINS LEAD-JAPAN PLUG
IO-IML-3 MAINS LEAD-EU PLUG
IO-IML-4 MAINS LEAD-USA PLUG
IO-IML-5 MAINS LEAD-SOUTH AFRICA/INDIA PLUG
IO-IML-6 MAINS LEAD-CHINA PLUG
IO-IML-7 MAINS LEAD-AUS/NZ PLUG
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