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Druck PC6-IDOS
Pressure calibrator (Bench/panel mount version)
User manual - K0354
GE
Sensing
A-8010 Graz, Riesstraße 146
Tel.: +43 316 40 28 05, Fax: 40 25 06
Sensorik
Messtechnik
Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H.
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Publication
K0354, Issue 1
Copyright
© 2006 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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CONTENTS
Welcome ( Indicator Note )
Safety Warning
Quick Reference
Specifications
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
PC6-IDOS Arrangement
Functions (menu 1)
Functions (menu 2)
1.5
1.6
1.6.1
1.6.3
1.6.5
1.6.6
1.6.7
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.7.5
1.7.6
1.7.7
1.7.8
1.7.9
1.7.10
1.7.11
1.7.12
1.7.13
1.7.14
1.7.15
1.7.16
1.7.17
1.7.18
1.7.19
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.10
2.12
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
Menu 1, Menu 2 & Menu 3
Menu 1
Menu 2
Menu 3
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iv
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Introduction ...................................... 2
General ............................................. 2
Keypad ............................................. 2
LCD .................................................. 3
Connection Panels ( .......... 3
4 mm Sockets ............................ . 3
Quick connect coupling ........... .. 3
RS232 ..................................... .... 3
Charger ...................................... . 3
EPM ........................................... . 3
............................... 4
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.................................... 6
Introduction ......................................... 10
Connections
Pressure Input .................................... 10
Voltage/Current Input ...................... 10
RS232 ................................................ 11
Battery charger ................................... 11
Voltage Output .................................. 11
Messages & Parameters
Retained parameters .... .. 12
Battery low state .............................. . 12
Tare Value .......................................... 12
Maximum/Minimum ......................... 12
Void leak test ..................................... 12
Switch Off .......................................... 12
Auto Switch Off .................................. 12
Pressure Overload ............................ 12
Low Battery Detect ............................ 12
Pressure Switch State Change .......... 12
Printer Busy ........................................ 12
Outside User Set Alarm Value ........... 12
Display Hold ...................................... 12
Connection Fault ............................... 13
Short Detected .................................. 13
Voltage / Current Overscale .............. 13
RS232 Output Format ....................... 13
Alarm Flag ......................................... 13
Symbols ............................................. 13
Units ................................................... 15
Max,Min, Switch, Temp.,
Tare .................................................... 15
V / mA ................................................. 15
Leak Test ............................................ 17
File (logged files) ................................ 18
Alarm Settings - High / Low ............... 21
V / mA (Measure mode)............................ 22
V-Out, Display light, Port ................... 26
Resolution ........................................... 26
Event ................................................... 26
Log ..................................................... 27
Zero .................................................... 30
Port
Power_Off ........................................... 31
Span ................................................... 33
History (overload, zero/span, ...)........... 35
Language .................................... 35
Units ................................................... 35
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Unit, Leak ....................................... 38
V / mA ............................................ 39
File ................................................. 40
High & Low .................................... 41
V / mA (measure) ........................... 42
V / mA (source) .............................. 43
V-out, Display light ....... 48
Resolution, Event, RS232 ............. 48
Log ................................................ 49
Date&Time, Language, Zero, Port,
Power_Off ...................................... 50
Span .............................................. 51
History ............................................ 52
Language ........................................ 53
Units ................................................ 54
(Keys, Activating functions, Exit,
Menu selection, Data Entry, Tare) ............................
Maintenance
Functions (menu 3)
1.6.2
1.6.4
2.7
2.8
2.9
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Front/Rear)
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EPM ..................................................... 10
Switch Test........................................... 11
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Date& Time,% 15
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V / mA (Source mode)...............................23
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.
RS232 ................................................. 29
Date & Time ....................................... 30
Language ............................................. 30
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1.7
2.11
Description 1
Operating Instructions 9
How to Select Functions (Menu 1) 14
Set-menu (menu 2) 20
Cal-menu (menu 3) 32
Flowcharts 36
Appendices 55
Index 62
1 External Pressure Module (EPM) 55
23Calibration Procedures......................... 58
Panel Mount Dimensions...................... 60
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WELCOME
This detailed operating manual will help you to become familiar
with the many features of the PC6-IDOS Calibrator. The simple step by step
instructions will quickly guide you through the procedures for using the
calibrator and other items needed for accurately testing and calibrating
numerous types of instruments. Please t
efore you begin to use the PC6-IDOS.
ake time to carefully read
the whole manual b
Two versions of the PC6-IDOS are available:
PC6-IDOS Calibrator:
PC6-IDOS Indicator:
All of the functions shown in this manual apply to this unit. The Calibrator can be supplied with
a PV211 pneumatic test
system for pressures up to 40 bar (600 psi) or PV212 hydraulic test system for pressures up to 700 bar
(10 psi). Refer to the instructions supplied with the applicable pressure system.
This is a simplified version of the Calibrator and does not include the Voltage/Current
input/output.
PC6-IDOS
PV210 Low pressure pneumatic test system for pressures up to 3 bar (45 psi),
,000
PC6-IDOS
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SAFETY WARNING!
HIGH PRESSURE
RECHARGEABLE Ni-MH BATTERIES
:
Uncontrolled release of high pressure is hazardous to personnel and may cause
damage to equipment. Before connection of any pressure component to the PC6IDOS ensure that the component(s) is/are isolated from the pressure supply and any
internal pressure is released slowly.
Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
CAUTION: Use charger supplied by GE Sensing only.
May explode if damaged or disposed of in fire. DO NOT short-circuit.
Ni-MH
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QUICK REFERENCE
Keys
Press to turn PC6-IDOS on and off
Press to access the menus
Press to accept functions or settings
Press to move cursor up/left or increase values
Press to move cursor down/right or decrease values
Press to print/log/start event depending on previous
setting
Select menu position cursor press the Enter key
under function
To exit out of any menu select 'Exit' option,
or press key.
Activating Functions
Exit
Menu Selection
Pressure
Display
1st Press for Menu 1
2nd Press for Menu 2
3rd Press back to Pressure Display /
Calibration Menu (see page 33)
Press or to position cursor and press
to select required alphanumeric. Press
key to release cursor.
For next data entry, repeat the above procedures then
press once all data is entered.
Note: To quickly scroll through alphanumeric lists hold
down the or key.
Data Entry
Tare
This is a
temporary function and will be cancelled when the unit
is switched off.
Hold down the key for 4 seconds while in
the pressure display mode. The unit will bleep after two
seconds when the Max. and Min. values reset. After
another two seconds a second bleep will sound as the
displayed pressure now resets to zero.
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
ON/OFF
MENU
MENU
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SPECIFICATIONS
* Temperature coefficient ± 0.005% of reading / °C w.r.t. 20°C (68°F)
15% FS
6 Digits
External Pressure Modules. See Appendix 1 for
EPM details.
bar, mbar, MPa, kPa, psi, kg/cm², atm, inH 0,
mH 0, mmH 0, inHg, mmHg, UNIT1, UNIT2 (user
defined)
emperature effects are included in the accuracy.
1011 records into a maximum of 20 files,
64k memory
Backlit LCD, 16 character x 2 line alpha numeric
Overload Pressure
Resolution
EPM
Pressure Units
Data Capacity
Display
2
2 2
Overload Warning
Temperature Display
Pressure Switch Test
Operating Temperature
Calibration Temperature
Calibrated Temp. range
Storage Temperature
Temperature Effects
RS232 Parameters
Zero Reset
Humidity
Resolution Select
Power Supply
Voltage Output
Flashing display and audible tone at 115% of FS
Temperature of pressure sensor
(Accuracy: ±1 °C (1.8 °F) )
Status OPEN/CLOSED
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
20 ±2 °C (68 ±3.6 °F)
5 to 45 °C (41 to 113 °F)
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 °F)
T
baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and
38400. Stop bits 1 or 2, status ON/OFF
Manual keyboard operation
5 to 95% Relative Humidity non condensing
Increase or decrease by a factor of 10
6V Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (see
warning on page iii)/ mains operation via charger
(supplied).
Regulated DC supply 10V ± 0.1%
max current 10mA
Unregulated DC supply 24V ± 10%
max current 50mA
Pressure Range
Bar psi
-0.07 to 0.07 -1.0 1.0
-1 to 1 15
-1 to 2 30
-1 to 3.5 50
-1 to 7 100
-1 to 10 150
-1 to 20 300
-1 to 35 500
0 to 70 1,
0 to 100 1,500
0 to 200 3,
0 to 350 5,
0 to 700
to
-0.2 to 0.2 -3.0 to 3.0
-0.35 to 0.35 -5.0 to 5.0
-0.7 to 0.7 -10 to 10
-15 to
-15 to
-15 to
-15 to
-15 to
-15 to
-15 to
0 to 000
0 to
0 to 000
0 to 000
0 to 10,000
Accuracy (FS)
up to
0.05%
0.025%
0.025%
0.025%
0.025%
0.025%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.025%
0.025%
0.025%
0.025%
0.025%
0.025%
0.025%
Model
-2-C
-10-C
-20-C
PC6-B-350-C SG
PC6-B-700-C SG
PC6-B-0.07-C G
PC6-B-0.2-C G
PC6-B-0.35-C G
PC6-B-0.7-C G
PC6-B-1-C G
PC6-B G or A
PC6-B-3.5-C G
PC6-B-7-C G or A
PC6-B G
PC6-B G or A
PC6-B-35-C G
PC6-B-70-C G
PC6-B-100-C G
PC6-B-200-C G
Resolution
1 V
0.1mV
1mV
1 Aµµ
Measurement
Voltage *
Current *
Auto Range
(Auto Range)
Accuracy
0.025% FS
0.025% FS
0.025% FS
0.025% FS
0.025% FS
Range
0 to 100mV
0 to 5V
0 to 50V
0 to 50mA
0 to 25mA
Input resistance
1 MΩ
1 M
1 M
6
Ω
Ω
Ω
Resolution
0.2mV
1 Aµ
Sourcing
Voltage *
Current *
Accuracy
0.025% FS
0.025% FS
Range
0 to 10V
0 to 50mA
Max. Load
20mA
330 Ohm
†
†
†
Other Pressure ranges are available to special order.
SG = Sealed Gauge,G = Vented Gauge, A = Absolute
° (32 to 122 °F)† 0.075% FS accuracy, 0 to 50 C
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SPECIFICATIONS / MAINTENANCE
Battery Life
Recharge Time
Low Battery
Dimensions (l: w: h)
Weight
Microprocessor
Recommended Recalibration Period
Electrical Connections
Pressure Media
Pressure Connection
Software (optional)
System requirements:Fully charged: up to 8 hours
1
14-16 hours for full charge
Continuous check, audio and visual warning
x 180 x 85 mm (7.9 x 7.1 x 3.3 in)
Approximately kg (4 lb)
H8S/2138
1 Year (Max)
Ground Standard 4 mm socket
Voltage/Current Input/Output Standard 4 mm sockets
Pressure Switch Input Standard 4 mm sockets
Battery 2 pole miniature round connector
RS232 8 pole miniature round connector
EPM (P2) 5 pole miniature round connector
Water, Mineral Oil, Non-corrosive gases
(for other media, contact GE).
‘quick-fit’ connector / 1/4”BSP or 1/4”NPT female
adaptors.
The ‘ ’ software will present
downloaded data in various graphical forms such
as gauges or a scrolling bar & remotely control
the PC6-IDOS via the RS232 cable linked to a
PC. The downloaded data can be stored in a
variety of file types compatible with most analysis
database and word processing programs.
Calibration procedures can be uploaded to the
PC6-IDOS.
200
1.8
Minimum Intel Pentium with Windows 95 or
higher.
1
The battery usage time specified here is heavily dependent upon the
functions selected. For instance, using the back-light function will
reduce the battery usage time, as will source mode functions.
Clean the case with a moist, lint-free cloth and a weak detergent. Do not
use solvents or abrasive materials.
Do not do local repairs. Return the equipment to the
manufacturer or an approved service agent.
Do not dispose of this product as household waste. Use an
approved organisation that collects and/or recycles waste
electrical and electronic equipment.
For more information, contact one of these:
• our customer service department
(Contact us at www.gesensing.com)
• your local government office
SiCal PRO
® ®
Ordering Codes:
Maintenance
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For Panel Mount version add a 'P' to the order code i.e.
PC6-BP-XXXX-XXXX-C-1. See page 61 for panel dimensions.
PC6 - B - XXXX - XXXX - C - 1
Range 1 (R1)
(R1 > R2)
C Ior (Calibrator or Indicator)
1 2 3 4-UK / -Europe / -USA / -AUS
Range 2 (R2)
(optional)
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DESCRIPTION
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 General
1.2 Keypad
The Pressure Calibrator is a microprocessor controlled, precision instrument powered by an internal 6V
rechargeable battery pack. It is portable and capable of accurate pressure measurement, voltage or current
measurements and sourcing when calibrating transducers, pressure switches, etc. This section describes the equipment
from an external viewpoint, allowing the user to become familiar with the various controls and connections provided.
The PC6-IDOS is housed in a painted metal
The Keypad is a non-tactile membrane keyboard with six buttons. The keyboard layout is shown below.
An audible tone accompanies
every key operation.
PC6-IDOS
case with a carry handle/stand, a liquid crystal display unit at the front and a
six button keyboard. The main body contains the circuitry, connections, internal transducer(s) and battery pack.
Note:
PRINT
LOG
ON/OFF
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
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1.3 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
1.4 Connection Panels (Front/Rear)
The LCD is a 16 character x 2 line alphanumeric LED
backlit display which is capable of displaying special
characters.
Pressure reading Unit of measurement
Function Function Value
Front connection panel: (See Page 4, Fig 1)
This connection panel provides input / output connections as
detailed in Fig.1
on the front panel provide
Pressure input
connections are made to
1.4.1 4 mm sockets.
1.4.3 RS232.
SiCal PRO
1.4.4 Charger.
1.4.5 EPM.
Six standard 4 mm electrical sockets
mounted input or output current
and voltage and switch status.
Voltage outputs of 10 and 24V are available for use with
sensors, transducers, transmitters, etc.
An 8 way circular miniature
connector is used for communication with
RS232 standard communication
protocols/equipment. The user software
‘ ’ (optional) can be used to
remotely monitor or download/upload data
from the PC6-IDOS via this connector.
(Optional RS232 cable - Part No. 01-0625)
The 5 way circular miniature
connector is used to connect to the EPM
(External Pressure Module). These optional
modules cover pressure ranges from 0.07 to
700 bar (1.0 to 10,000 psi).
Rear connection panel:
(See Page 4, Fig 2)
1.4.2 ‘Quick Fit’ coupling.
'Quick-fit'
connectors / 1/4BSP or 1/4NPT female
adaptors.
The 2 way circular miniature
connector is used for the 9V charger/power
supply (provided).
This connector will not be available
on a dual (internal) sensor unit.
Note:
Special
Symbols
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COUPLING
P2
9V DC
RS232
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+10V
V
+24V
mA
GND
SWITCH
Front View:
LCD, Keypad & Connections
Fig 1
Front Connection Panel
Display.
Keypad
See Page 2
ARRANGEMENT OF PC6-IDOS
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+24 V Volts output.
+10 V Volts output.
GND Common Ground Socket
mA Milliamp Input (controls input current
in source mode).
V Volt Input (output in source mode).
SWITCH Pressure Switch Input.
(See Page 10
for V/mA
connections)
EPM
Rear View:
Pressure / RS232 / Power connections
Fig 2
9V DC / Battery Charger
Input Socket
See Page 11
9V DC
RS232
P1
PRESSURE INP UT
External Pressure Module Socket
See Note on page 3
RS232 Communication
Socket See Page 11
Pressure Input connections
See Page 3
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PRESSURE DISPLAY -
Selection of pressure unit.
inches of mercury (at 0°C) of mercury
user defined unit second user defined unit
Returns to menu 1
Displays the maximum pressure measured since the last reset (60 samples per second).
Displays the pressure as a percentage between user pre-set high and low alarm values.
Displays the pressure at the time of tare.
Volts / milliamps functions
Displays the following input measurements.
Displays actual input measurements.
Displays converted input measurements.
Returns to Pressure Display.
Indicates the status of the pressure switch under test (OPEN/CLOSED).
Allows the PC6-IDOS to measure pressure changes over time.
Starts the leak test.
Sets the leak test time.
Returns to Pressure Display.
Allows the user to monitor the temperature around the selected pressure transducer in pressure display mode.
Allows the user to monitor the date & time of the on board real time clock in pressure display mode.
Allows the user to view or manipulate a file previously stored in the filing system.
Allows the user to see logged file.
Outputs a logged file
Imports a file (refer to ‘ instructions for exporting files to PC6-IDOS)
Deletes a single file or all logged files.
Returns to Pressure Display.
Returns to Pressure Display mode.
Allows the user to operate the PC6-IDOS for pressure measurements. (Display Functions)
SiCal PRO’
(SHORTCUT: To abort any menu level, simply press the MENU key).
Menu 1
Unit
inHg mmHg
UNIT1 UNIT2
Exit
Max
%
Tare
V / mA
Measure
Actual
Converted
Exit
Switch
Leak
Start
Set-Time
Exit
Temp C
Date & Time
File
View
Export
Import
Delete
Exit
Exit
bar millibar
megapascals kilopascals
pounds force per square inch kilograms force per square centimetre
atmospheres i inches of water (at 4°C)
metres of water (at 4°C) millimetres of water (at 4°C)
millimetres (at 0°C)
Displays the minimum pressure measured since the last reset (60 samples per second).
Displays the following outputs (status must be ON - see ‘Setup’ in Menu 2)
Displays actual output measurements.
Displays converted output measurements.
Displays Pressure to Volts / milliamps conversion.
Returns to Pressure Display.
Returns to pressure display
bar mbar
MPa kPa
psi kg/cm²
atm nH O
mH O mmH O
Min
Source
Actual
Converted
P to V / P to mA
Exit
Exit
2
2 2
FUNCTIONS (MENU 1)
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FUNCTIONS (MENU 2)
SETTING MENU
Menu 2
- To set user specific functions. (Set Functions)
High
Low
Measure
Zero
FS
Text
Root
Source
Setup
Status
Root
Step
Ramp
Status
Rate
Dwell_time
Exit
Exit
Exit
Allow the user to set a High or Low Pressure Alarm Limit.
(by using the increase/decrease facility above which an alarm sounds.)
Voltage / Current input settings for Converted Measurement.
Set Zero.
Set Full scale value.
User defined measurement text.
Switch measurement root function ‘on’ or ‘off’.
Voltage / Current output settings.
Sets the parameters for voltage/current sourcing.
Switches output on or off.
Switch sourcing root function ‘on’ or ‘off’.
Set step value (%FS)
Settings for Ramp mode
Switches ramp mode on or off.
Sets the ramp rate (V or mA/Sec).
Sets the time for which the output remains at the same level.
Returns to Source sub-menu.
Returns to Source sub-menu.
Returns to Pressure Display.
V / mA
Exit
Range
Zero
FS
Exit
Convert
Zero
FS
Text
Exit
P to V / mA
Zero
FS
Exit
Exit
Reverts back to Pressure Display.
Sets the following values:-
Sets Zero value
Sets Full Scale value
Returns to Source sub-menu.
Sets the following converted values:-
Sets converted Zero values.
Sets converted Full Scale values.
User defined converted text.
Returns to Source sub-menu.
Sets Pressure to V / mA conversion factors.
Set zero values.
Set Full Scale values.
Returns to Source sub-menu.
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Switches the Power Supply outputs +10V & +24V ON or OFF
(separate pc software utility needed -contact supplier).
Vout
Switches ON or OFF the LED back light.
Selects low, normal or high resolution.
Sets up the event status for RS232 output and for logging functions.
Sets key driven output or logging.
Sets timed output defined by the user.
Reverts back to Pressure Display.
Allows the user to setup, amend and view files for logging.
To select a log file and start logging.
To look at a file.
Deletes a file.
To enable or disable logging.
To export logged files.
To import files from a PC. (see ‘ ’ software instructions for exporting files to the PC6-IDOS)
Reverts back to Pressure Display.
Settings for RS232 communications.
To enable RS232 communication.
To select the baud rate.
To select the number of stop bits.
Reverts back to Pressure Display.
Sets up Date & Time parameters
Sets the date & time.
To look at date & time.
Reverts back to Pressure Display.
Allows user to change language
Will reset pressure reading to Zero. ( This will remove Zero offset permanently / NOT available for absolute
units ).
Selects current pressure module (P1, P2)
Allows the user to set Power_Off time or to switch the function on or off.
Switches the auto-power function off.
Allows the user to set the auto-power off time in minutes.
Reverts back to Pressure Display.
Returns to Pressure Display
Display Light
Resolution
Event
Key
Timed
Exit
Log
Log
View
Delete
Status
Export
Import
Exit
RS232
Status
Baud-rate
Stop-bits
Exit
Date/Time
Set
View
Exit
Language
Zero
Port
Power_Off
Key
Timed
Exit
Exit
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FUNCTIONS (MENU 3)
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CAL MENU
Menu 3
Span
Continue
Exit
History
Overload
Zero-Span
Exit
Language
Units
View
Alter
Exit
Exit
Allows user to set span.
Starts span calibration procedure.
Returns to Cal Menu.
Allows user to see overload and zero-span history.
Displays period of time over which overload occurred.
Displays date last calibrated, last span set, range and overload value.
Returns to Cal Menu.
Allows user to download different languages.
Displays the two current user-defined units.
Allows user to modify the conversion factor and/or text for the two user-defined units.
Returns to Cal Menu
Returns to Pressure Display.
PC6S/No Displays the unit’s serial number.
Displays the serial number of the currently selected pressure module.PM S/No
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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Fig.3
Input
0V
Output
Three Wire
Transmitter
0 to 5V
+10V
V
V
+24V
+24V
mA
mA
GND
GND
SWITCH
SWITCH
+10V
EPM
+V
-V
Two Wi re
Transmitter
4 to 20 mA
1.5 Introduction
The PC6-IDOS enables the user to carry out checks on
pressure transducers, transmitters, pressure switches, pressure
gauges and process indicators quickly and accurately. It is
intended for use as a portable, on-site calibrator, used in close
proximity with the equipment under test and without the need to
remove the unit from its parent system. This section describes
the connections to be made when checking switches,
transmitters, etc. It also lists menu options, selection procedures
and purpose of options available.
1.6 Connections
1.6.1 Pressure Input The PC6-IDOS measures pressure
directly
Alternatively, connect the item under test to the PC6-
IDOS with the adaptors and seals provided.
via the 'Quick-Fit' connectors found at the rear of the
case.
1.6.2 EPM (External Pressure Module)
Different pressure ranges can be read by attaching an
External Pressure Module to the 5-way socket (only available
on single range instruments - ).See Fig.2
Warning: The PC6-IDOS must be switched off prior to
connecting or disconnecting the EPM .
1.6.3 Voltage / Current Input / Output Voltage and Current
readings can be taken by connecting the outputs from the item
under test to the 'V' or 'mA' and 'GND' input sockets on the
connection panel using the connection leads provided.
Warning: When measuring voltage or current, make sure
'GND' is connected (where applicable, see fig. 3)
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1.6.4 Switch Test Activate ‘Switch’ function in menu 1.
The switching pressure of a pressure switch can now be
monitored by connecting the contacts of the pressure switch
between the INPUT 'GND' and 'SWITCH' sockets on the
connection panel and pressurizing the pressure switch.
1.6.5 RS232
If the RS232 facility is to be used then connections to the 8way socket must be made to the specifications given in the
table below. Alternatively an RS232 communication cable
can be purchased from GE suitable for most RS232
applications as shown below.
To RS232 Standard 9-way
socket on PC6- 'D'type female
IDOS connector
Pin 6 and pin 8 should not be used.
RS232 Connections Table
Note:
1.6.5.1 RS232 Output
Warning:
1.6.6 Battery Charger
CAUTION:
1.6.7 Voltage Output
Connect the PC6-IDOS to a printer or computer using a suitable
cable (not supplied) as detailed above and set the parameters as
detailed in Para. 2.5 & 2.7. The output can now be obtained as
‘single shot' or ‘timed' as follows:
- This output is available in Display mode when
RS232 status is ON & Log status is OFF. The output cycle is
initiated by pressing the key. Pressing the key cancels
the output. Once initiated, the output is repeated at the selected
time interval (see ‘Event' function, page 26 ) until the key is
pressed.
The internal battery pack may be
recharged (when indicated by the battery low message) by
plugging the charger (supplied) into the '9V' socket.
When recharging internal batteries, only the charging
unit supplied with the PC6-IDOS should be used.
A voltage of +10V or +24V may be
sourced from the PC6-IDOS by connecting to the 4 mm sockets.
A typical application for this voltage output would be to power a
pressure transmitter. ( see Fig. 3. page 10 )
To switch on voltage output function:a) Press the key twice to activate 'Set' menu.
b) Select 'V-out' and press the key.
c) Select 'ON' and press the key.
1.6.5.2 Single Shot - This output is always available in Display
mode when RS232 status & Log status are OFF. The output is
obtained each time the key is pressed (provided any
previous output is complete).
The PC6-IDOS must be switched off prior to
connecting or disconnecting the RS232 cable.
1.6.5.3 Timed
SIGNAL
Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
Transmit Data (TxD)
Receive Data (RxD)
Request To Send (RTS)
Clear To Send (CTS)
Do not use
Ground
Do not use
STATE
Held High
Active High
INPUT/OUTPUT
Output
Output
Input
Output
Input
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Common
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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1.7 Messages & Parameters
The PC6-IDOS registers pressure input at switch on after the initial startup message. The pressure reading is displayed on the top line of the
LCD (see Page 3). Pressure values are monitored, alarm values are
compared, alarm warnings and other information messages displayed
until the unit is switched off.
Any read / write errors to memory detected at switch on will be reported
as: Memory Error ‘Error No.’
When switched on, the unit registers the
same state as when last switched off. The display mode (Operating/Set),
units of measurement, function and parameter settings, alarm limits and
RS232 output control, Port (P1 or P2) selection, logged parameters are
all retained at switch off, with the exception of the following conditions:
A battery low state occurring prior to the switch
off. When switched on, the unit registers the latest retained set of
parameters.
Any TARE value set during use is not retained and
therefore should be set, if required, each time the unit is switched on.
Maximum and Minimum values are not
retained. Current values reflect pressure monitored from the start of the
pressure input.
If the unit is switched off during a LEAK test then the
test will be void. When switched on again the unit will start up in LEAK
test mode.
When the key is pressed the 'switch off' message
is displayed for two seconds accompanied by an audible bleep. Normal
operation may be resumed by pressing any key during switch off.
The PC6-IDOS will automatically turn itself of
after a set period (See Page 31 for instructions)
(Bleep rate 4 Hz) ‘OVERLOAD' occurs when
input pressure exceeds overload pressure level.
(Bleep rate 1 Hz). ‘Low Battery' occurs when
internal battery pack drops below 5.5V. Message flashes for 4 seconds,
after a further 30 seconds, low battery detection is re-enabled.
(Bleep rate 1 Hz)
If the receiving device is not ready for input (e.g. device not connected or
handshake LOW), 10 seconds after starting an output cycle (single shot
or timed output) the message 'Printer Busy' is flashed on the display,
together with an audible warning. If the device does not accept input
within the next 5 seconds then the output cycle is cancelled and output is
stopped until the key is pressed again.
(Bleep rate 2 Hz)
Occurs when measured pressure is lower than the user set Low alarm
value or greater than the user set High alarm value and the
message is flashed. Indication ceases when pressure is equal to
either alarm value or between the values.
(Bleep rate 2 Hz)
Occurs in pressure mode. If the key is pressed once (less than 1
second) the pressure value (upper line) is frozen and the lower line is
flashed with the ‘Display Hold’ message at 1 Hz. Normal display update
resumes when any top row key is pressed.
Memory Errors:
Retained parameters
Battery low state
Tare value
Maximum/Minimum
Void leak test
Error Numbers:-
0 8 9- Onboard eeprom; - RTC; - 2nd Onboard eeprom.
Errors with Pressure Modules will be indicated by the message: "No P1
(or P2) Module" preceeded by "PM EEPROM ERROR" at power on.
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.7.5
1.7.6 Switch off
1.7.7 Auto Switch off
1.7.8 Pressure Overload
1.7.9 Low Battery Detect
1.7.11 Printer Busy
1.7.12 Outside User Set Alarm Values
1.7.13 Display Hold
1.7.10 Pressure Switch State Change (Bleep rate 2 Hz)
Occurs in pressure mode with the pressure switch state display being
selected. When the connected pressure switch changes state, the
pressure value (upper line) is frozen and the pressure switch state (lower
line) display is flashed at 1 Hz unless a log file is open. Normal display
update resumes when the key is pressed.
’outside
limits’
ON/OFF
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1.7.14 Connection Fault:
1.7.15 Short Detected:
1.7.16 Voltage / Current Overscale:
1.7.17 RS232 Output Format
1.7.18 Alarm Flags
In voltage / current source mode, if the PC6-IDOS is unable to control the
voltage/current output (e.g. because there is no loop back in the current
mode), the message “Connection Fault” will flash on the lower line
accompanied by a bleep at 1 Hz. The message will continue until the user
presses the or key ( after fault is rectified ) or the user exits
from source mode.
If the 24V output is ON and it is shorted to 0V, the message “*Short
detected*” will be displayed on the lower line accompanied by a bleep at
1 Hz. This message will be cleared after approximately 5 seconds. In this
condition the 24V supply will be switched off for safety.
In Voltage measure mode, if a voltage in excess of 55V is connected to
the PC6-IDOS the message “*OVERSCALE*” will be displayed on the
lower line, until the voltage falls within the input limits.
In Current measure mode, if a current in excess of 55mA enters the mA
terminal, the PC6-IDOS will display “*OVERSCALE*” on the upper line
and the lower line will scroll the message “Check connections: Press
MENU to continue”. Pressing the key will remove the message
provided the current measured is within range. This message may also
appear in the source mode under connection fault conditions. Source
mode will change to measure mode for safety.
If the current overscale message occurs when the PC6-IDOS is in timed
RS232 output mode, the unit will exit from the timed output mode.
If there is an excess voltage at the mA input when the PC6-IDOS is
placed into current measurement mode, the message “Connection Fault”
will be scrolled on the lower line. Once the fault has been rectified, press
the key to return to measuring mode.
The output format is as follows:
LF
Time & date ( 1100) +LF
display top line (16 characters ) + LF
display lower line (16 characters ) + LF
alarm flag (1 character ) + LF
A single character is output to indicate the various
pressure alarm conditions as given below:
* overload pressure level exceeded
(pressure warnings, 1.7.8 & 1.7.12)
> pressure exceeds user set high limit
< pressure below user set low limit
“ ” a space if no alarms apply.
c connection fault
s short detected
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Note: If two (or more) conditions occur which require a message display, the
highest priority condition in the above list will be displayed. The sequence of
messages given above set the priority except 'Switch Off' which comes last.
If more than one symbol is applicable, they are displayed one after the other.
1.7.19 Display Symbols
†
†
Top line symbols
Bottom line symbols
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1.8 Units
1.9 Max., Min., Switch, Temp C, Date & Time, %
1.10 Tare
To change the units of pressure, proceed as follows:
• Press the key once, then press key to choose
the units sub-menu
• Select required unit by pressing the key and then press
key.
The display will indicate the pressure in the selected unit and the
pre-selected 2nd line function.
To display any one of these functions, proceed as follows:
• Press the key once and then scroll to the required
function using the or key and then press
key to select it.
The display will show the pressure on the top line and the 2nd line
will show the function that has now been selected.
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For Max. & Min., the displayed values are based on a 60Hz update rate.
However, since the upper line pressure value is updated every half a second,
the Max./Min. values may not be seen here. Conversely, for switch, each time
the switch changes state, the upper line pressure value is refreshed with the
latest 60 Hz pressure value.
:
The Tare value can be displayed on the bottom line by selecting
‘Tare’ from the menu using the key and pressing the key.
To activate function: hold down the key for 4 seconds
while in the pressure display mode. The unit will bleep after two
seconds when the Max. and Min. values reset. At four seconds
another bleep will sound as the displayed pressure now resets to
zero. This is a temporary function and will be cancelled when the
unit is switched off.
Tare
1.11 V/mA (procedures are the same unless otherwise
stated)
Two main options are available for ‘V’ and ‘mA’:-
• Select ‘Measure’ for V and mA input.
• Select ‘Source’ for V and mA output.
To measure input voltage or current select ‘Measure’ and
press the key.
Two options are now available; ‘Actual’ and ‘Convert’.
• ‘Actual’ is selected by pressing the key.
An example display below shows the Measure Mode symbol
on the second line.
• Select ‘Convert’ using the key and press the
key. To setup the conversion parameters, i.e. zero, full
scale or text; see 2.1 on page 22.
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To output voltage or current:
• Select ‘Source’ using the key and press the key.
Three options become available; ‘Actual’, ‘Convert’ and ‘P
V’ / mA.
• ‘Actual’ is selected by pressing the key.
An example display below shows the Source Mode symbol on
the second line.
• Select ‘Converted’ using the key and then pressing
the key. To set the converted parameters refer to
section 2.2.1 on page 23.
• Select ‘P V’ /mA using the key and then press the
key. To set the parameters for this Pressure to Volts /
milliamps conversion refer to section 2.2.3 on page 23.
An external pressure source is required.
• By pressing and holding the key for more than two
seconds whilst in ‘Source Mode’ you will activate a ‘ ’
function allowing the source value to be increased or
decreased, the longer you hold down the or key,
the larger the nudge increments will be (see Page 25 for
more information).
By pressing and holding the key again for more than
two seconds, the nudge function will be cancelled.
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1.12 Leak Test
To carry out leak tests, proceed as follows:
• Press the key once and scroll to the 'Leak'
function using the key. Press key to select.
Presented with the leak test sub menu, the options 'Start' and
'Set Time' are given as shown below.
To set the duration of the leak test.
Scroll using the key to select 'Set Time' and press the
key.
With the first digit now flashing, press and then select
the number required using the keys and press
key. ( e.g. time set to 999 min.)
With the second digit flashing, press and again select
the number required and press key.
Repeat procedure for third number and press key.
Now select the units of time measurement ( e.g. seconds,
minutes, hours, days, etc. ) Scroll through the units with the
keys and press
Once the leak test time has been set press the key to
return to the leak test sub-menu.
• Select 'Start' using the keys and press
to start the leak test.
The top line shows 0.0000
pressure and the bottom line
shows the current pressure.
• Start the leak test by pressing the key.
The top line displays the difference in pressure while the
bottom line shows the start pressure and the time counting
down.
• When the leak test has finished, to start the leak test again
press the key once to reset the time and again to
start the test.
• If no other leak test is to be carried out, press the key
to return to the leak test sub-menu.
Leak Sub-menu
1.12.1 Set Time
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1.13 File
This function allows the user to view, export, import and
delete previously stored files.
To use the filing system proceed as follows:
• Switch the unit on.
• Press the key once and scroll to 'File' using the
key and press .
To view a file, proceed as follows:
• Select ‘View' using key and press .
• The latest filename is shown in the bottom left hand side
of the display. The record count is shown in the bottom
right hand side. To select this file press . If another
file is required then scroll through the filenames using
the keys and then press key.
• To move through the record now selected, press the
key or the key. This will first show the
‘IPM / EPM' serial number from which data was read.
• To view the following records in the selected file use the
or key to advance to the next screen.
Date & Time
Pressure Data
2nd line function
Next reading
Pressing the or key will enable the user to go
through the records. Once the last record has been viewed
an **END** message is displayed.
The records then 'wrap around' so the user can move to the
first or last file record using the keys.
At the time of logging, if the pressure is above or
below the set limits then a 'High' or 'Low' message will
appear after the Pressure Data screen.
1.13.1
Time & Date
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‘C’ = Calibration procedure
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do not press enter after selecting
the file.
1.13 File (continued)
1.13.2
1.13.3
1.13.4
To a file, proceed as follows:
• Scroll the cursor using the key and select ‘Export'
and press the key.
• Select a file to export using the keys and
press the key
To files, proceed as follows:
• Scroll to ‘Import’ using the key. Once you have
finished a calibration procedure in ‘SiCal PRO’, click on
‘Export’, press the key on the PC6-IDOS to
download. The message “downloading Cal” will be
displayed. Once SiCal PRO gives “All done” message,
press the key
• Choose ‘Yes’ when prompted to ‘Stop?’
To files, proceed as follows:
• Scroll the cursor using the key and select ‘Delete'
and press the key.
The following options are available:
• If you want to delete then select ‘File’
using the key and then press the key.
• Select a file to delete using the keys and
press the key.
The unit will then display:
If you are sure that the file is to be deleted then the ‘Yes'
option should be selected using the key and then
entered using the key.
Once the operation is completed the display will return to the
'File' sub-menu.
If another file is to be deleted then repeat the procedure.
If no more files are to be deleted then press the key to
return to the pressure display.
Pressing the key once at any time during the
procedure will take you back to the 'File' sub-menu.
If all the files in the PC6-IDOS are to be deleted then select
‘ALL’ in the Delete sub-menu and press the key.
The following message is displayed:
• Select ‘Yes’ or 'No' and press the key.
Export
Import
Delete
a particular file
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2.0 Alarm settings ‘High’/‘Low’
To set High or Low pressure warning limits proceed as
follows:
• Press the key to switch on the PC6-IDOS.
• Select the 'Set' menu by pressing the key twice.
• Select 'High' or Low' by pressing the key and then
press the key.
• Select the digits to be set by moving the cursor with the
keys and pressing the key.
• Set the number to the required value using the
keys and then press the key.
• Repeat the previous two steps to change other digits for
the alarm value.
• Once finished setting the alarm limit value press the
key to return to the pressure display.
A bleeping warning ( 2 Hz ) and the ‘Outside Limits’
message will signal that the measured pressure is lower
than the user set low alarm value or greater than the user
set high alarm value. The bleeping ceases when the
pressure is read between the two values.
The PC6-IDOS will not allow pressure values to be
entered greater than 5% above the maximum working range.
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2.1 V/mA (Measure mode)
The PC6-IDOS can measure voltage or current and simply
display it or convert it using the ‘Converted, Setup’ options
and then display the measured value via a conversion factor.
• Select menu 2 by pressing the key twice.
• Select V or mA by pressing the key and then press
(e.g. mA is selected).
• The following options will appear, as shown below:
• Select ‘Measure’ using the key and press the key
2.1.1 Zero:
2.1.2 FS (Full Scale):
2.1.3 Text:
• Select 'Zero' using the key and then press the key.
• Using the keys and the key, change the
value of the converted zero. Press the key to finish
editing.
• From the setup menu select 'FS' using the key and
then press the key.
• As with the 'Zero' above, set the conversion factor for a full
scale input using the keys and the key.
Press the key to finish editing.
The ‘Text’ function is used for changing the displayed units
when the ‘converted’ (see 1.11 on page 15) option is selected.
If 20 mA is being measured from a device then this could be
converted and displayed as pressure in bar for example.
e.g. 4.00 mA will be
converted to 0.00 bar
e.g. Full Scale 20mA will
be converted to 10 bar
(6 characters max.)
2.1.4 Root:
• Select ‘Root’ using the key and press the key.
• Select ‘On’ or ‘Off’ using the key and press the key.
With ‘On’ selected, any measurements will be displayed having
the root function applied until ‘Off’ is next selected.
Due to display constraints, the six character ‘Text’ readout
will be shortened to display the first three characters when the
‘Root’ function is switched on. ‘Root’ function is available in both
Actual and Converted modes.
Note:
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2.2 V/mA (Source mode)
The second option for V and mA is ‘Source’ (output) mode.
• Select ‘Source’ using the key and press the key.
The following options are available:-
(sets the upper and lower limits in Source
mode)
•
2.2.1 Range:
Select ‘Range’ using the key and press the key.
The following options are available:- ‘Zero’ or ‘FS’.
• ‘Zero’ is the first option, press the key to select it.
• Change the value as required using the keys and
press the key to enter.
• To alter the FS value, select ‘FS’ using the key and
press the key.
• Change the value as required using the keys and
press the to enter.
Note: The ‘Zero’ and ‘FS’ values have been limited with respect
to each other as follows:
• The lower range is limited to between 0 and the user’s upper
range minus 1% of the maximum source range available
(e.g. 10 V or 50mA).
• The upper range is limited to between the lower range plus
1% of the maximum source range and the maximum source
range available.
To set up conversion factors for Zero, Full Scale or a user
defined (Text) value.
• Select ‘Zero’ by pressing the key.
• Change the zero conversion values as required using the
keys and the key.
• Select ‘FS’ (full scale) using the key and press the
key.
• Change the ‘FS’ conversion values as required using the
keys and the key.
• Select ‘Text’ using the key and press the key.
• Select a three letter or number text value using the
keys and the key.
• Once you have completed altering any or all of the convert
functions select ‘Exit’ or press the key to return to the
‘Source’ menu.
To setup a pressure to voltage / current
conversion
• Select ‘P->V/mA’ using the key and press the key.
• For ‘Zero’, press the key to enter.
• Change the V / mA value as required using the
keys and the key.
• Change the pressure value as required using the
keys and the key.
• Select ‘FS’ using the key and press the key.
• Change the V / mA value using the keys and the
key.
• As with the ‘Zero’, change the pressure value as required
using the keys and the key.
2.2.2 Convert:
2.2.3 P->V / mA:
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2.2.4 Setup: Sets the parameters for V / mA sourcing
• Select ‘Status’ using the key and press the key.
• Select ‘Off’ or ‘On’ and press the key.
When switched on, this provides a voltage or current output with
the application of square root function.
• Select ‘Root’ using the key and press the key.
• Switch the function ‘Off’ or ‘On’ using the and key.
To set the voltage or current output increments (%FS):
• Select ‘Step’ with the key and press the key.
• Change the value as required using the and key.
To set the ‘Status’, Rate’ and ‘Dwell_time’ proceed as follows:-
• Select ‘Status’ by pressing the key.
• Select ‘Off’ or ‘On’ using the key and press the key
• Select ‘Rate’ with the key and press the key.
• Change the V/sec or mA/sec value using the keys
and press the key.
• Select ‘Dwell_time with the key and press the key.
• Change the time if necessary using the and
keys..
2.2.4.1 Status:
2.2.4.2 Root:
2.2.4.3 Step: (Not available in P to V / mA mode)
2.2.4.4 Ramp:
2.2.4.4.1 Status
2.2.4.4.2 Rate
2.2.4.4.3 Dwell_Time
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Ramp Mode: (Not available in P to V / mA mode)
Ramp mode consists of two parts, a ramp and level. The
‘Step’ and ‘Range’ (zero and full scale) determine the values
for voltage / current at each of the levels (see Fig.4).
Rate is the Ramp rate or increments in V/sec or mA/sec.
Dwell_time is the time for which the output (source) stays on
each level, when the Dwell_time has expired the output will
ramp to the next level.
With the Ramp status on, the unit will operate in Ramp
Mode, with the Ramp status off, the unit will operate in Step
Mode ( using the same steps as the Ramp Mode but with no
ramping between levels). In Step Mode, pressing the
or key will cause the output to increase or decrease to
the next level. In Ramp Mode, the key will start the
ramping, the key will return the unit to Measure Mode.
Pressing the together for one second returns the
Ramp Mode to its starting point. In Step Mode, pressing the
Keys together returns to the first Step level.
To enter ‘Nudge Mode’ (where the output increments in
smaller steps) press and hold down the key for two
seconds (operates in source ‘Step Mode’ only). The unit will
bleep to indicate that the Nudge Mode has been activated.
In Nudge Mode the source symbol changes to either or
depending upon the nudge direction. To exit from
Nudge Mode press and hold the key for 2 seconds
Nudge increments are as follows:
mA range = 1uA
Lower V range = 0.2mV (up to 5.5V)
Upper V range = 2mV (5.5 to 10V)
If the or key is held down for more than 4
seconds the nudge increment is increased by a factor of 5
accompanied by an audible bleep every 2 seconds whilst
either or key is pressed until the user’s end limits
are reached.
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2.3 V-out, Display Light
2.4 Resolution
These functions may be selected as follows:
• Switch on PC6-IDOS.
• Press the key twice to select the Set menu.
• Select the required function using the keys
and then press the key. Each of these functions has
an On or Off setting.
• Select the setting using the key and then press the
key.
To change the resolution proceed as follows:
• Press the key twice to select the Set menu.
• Select 'Resolution' using the keys and
press the key.
• Select the required resolution ( Low, Normal or High )
using the keys and then press the key.
Resolution will change by a factor of 10.
Note: The display light can also be set On or Off by holding
down the key for 2 seconds. The display
light status is retained at power-off.
more than
Note:
2.5 Event
• Press the key twice to select the Set menu.
• Select 'Event' using the key and then press the
key. The Event menu is shown below:
This results in RS232 (status ON) output / data storage
triggered by key press.
• Select 'Key' using the key and then press the key.
This results in RS232 (status ON) output / data storage at fixed
time intervals set by the user.
• Select 'Timed' using the key and then press the
key.
• Select the digit to be modified using the key and
press the key. Use the keys to change the
value and press the key.
• Repeat for next digit and press the key.
• Change the time measurement units in the same way and
press the key.
• Press the key to return to the pressure display.
2.5.1 Key:
2.5.2 Timed:
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
MENU
ON/OFF
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
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2.6 Log
• Switch on PC6-IDOS.
• elect 'Log' and
press .
The display gives the option to log a file, view a file or
change the log status as shown below:
• Select 'Log' using the key and then press the
key.
• Presented with the sub-menu, enter a filename and
record count if no files are present, or select a file to log
into.
(max. 8 characters)
• Using the keys, move to the filename position
and press the key.
• Select the characters/numbers to be used to name the
file by scrolling up or down at each position and press
the key when completed.
• Press the key to move on to the record count.
• As with the filename, define the record count and then
press the key when completed.
• If a file has already been set up with the same name
then the ‘Overwrite' option screen will be displayed.
• Select ‘View' from the log menu using the key and
then press the key.
• Select the file to view using the keys and
then press the key.
* Please see Appendix 2, page 58 for details of Calibration
Procedures.
Press the key twice, scroll to and s
• Start logging by pressing the key. (see 2.5 ‘Event’
on page 26).
The symbol will appear to show file is open.
2.6.1 Log:
To enter a filename:
2.6.2 View:
filename record count
MENU
MENU
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
PRINT
LOG
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
‘N’ = Normal Log
‘C’ = Calibration procedure log (requires ‘SiCal PRO’
software) *
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2.6 Log continued
Note:
2.6.3 Delete:
2.6.3.1 File:
2.6.3.2 All:
2.6.3.3 Exit:
• With the file now selected, use the or key to
show the file contents in the sequence shown below.
Use the or key to scroll the other way. The
direction in which the scrolling moves when using the
key depends on the last key pressed.
Press twice to return to the 'Log' menu.
To delete a logged file, proceed as follows:
• Select ‘Delete' from the log menu using the key and
then press the key.
• Select ‘File', ‘All' or ‘Exit' using the key and then
press the key.
• Using the keys, select a file and then press
the key.
• A confirmation to delete file prompt is given. Select ‘Yes'
or ‘No' and then press the key.
• Select the ‘All' option using the key and then press
the key.
• A confirmation to delete all prompt is given. Select ‘Yes'
or 'No' and then press the key.
All Files stored on the PC6-IDOS will be deleted.
• Select the ‘Exit' option using the key and then
press the key.
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
One Record
Last Record
File Name
Number of Records
MENU
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2.6 Log (continued)
2.6.4 Status:
2.6.5 Export and Import:
Use this option to enable or disable logging function.
• Select 'Status' from the log menu using the key and
then press the key.
• Select 'On' or 'Off' and then press the key.
• The display returns to the log menu.
Once a file has been set using the instructions given, the
logging process is shown as active with a disc shaped icon in
the top left hand corner of the display.
If you should press the key whilst logging is in progress
then the following screen appears:
Select 'Yes' or 'No' and then press the key.
Pressing the key allows direct access to the log
menu. This is only possible if the log status icon is flashing in
the top left hand corner of the display.
See 1 13.2 and 1.13.3 on page 19 for and
procedures.
Note:
. Export Import
2.7 RS232
RS232 standard communication protocol is available on the
PC6-IDOS. Select the RS232 functions as follows:
• Connect the PC6-IDOS to a printer or computer as
described in paragraph 1.6.5 on page 11.
• Switch on PC6-IDOS.
• Select the Set menu by pressing the key twice.
• Select 'RS232' option using the key, then press the
key. The RS232 menu is displayed as below:
• Select 'Status' using the key. Choose 'On' or 'Off'
option with the key and then press the key.
The display returns to the RS232 menu.
• Select 'Baud-rate' using the key and then press
the key. Select the required baud rate (1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400) using the keys
and then press the key.
• Select the 'Stop bits' using the key and then press
the key. Select either 1 or 2 bits with the
keys and then press the key.
2.7.1 Status:
2.7.2 Baud Rate:
2.7.3 Stop Bits:
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
PRINT
LOG
MENU
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
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2.8 Date & Time 2.9 Language
To select Date & Time proceed as follows:
• Switch on PC6-IDOS.
• Press the key twice to select Set menu.
• Select 'Date & Time' option using the key and
then press the key.
• Select 'Set' using the key, then press the key.
• Select the digit you want to change using the key and
press key. Use the keys to change the
value and then press key.
• Repeat the above step to change the other digits to set
time and proceed to the next set of digits to change the
date.
• Press the key to return to the 'Date & Time' menu.
2.8.1 To set the time:
2.8.2 To view date & time:
• Select 'View' using the key and then press the
key.
• Press the key to return to the Date & Time menu.
• Press the key twice.
• Scroll to ‘Language’ using either arrow key and press
key to select.
•
Note
2.10 Zero (for absolute transducers, please see page 31)
Select the desired language from the options provided
and press the key.
: To download different languages, see 3.2 on page 35.
Note: Unlike the 'Tare' function (page 15), 'Zero' reset is a
permanent setting.
To reset pressure reading to zero:
• Press the key twice to select the Set menu.
• Select ‘Zero’ option using the key and then press the
key.
• Press the key as instructed.
The Pressure Display will now show the pressure value as
zero. If however the pressure reading is not within 5% Full
Scale the following message will be displayed and the zero
reset will not be possible.
MENUMENU
MENU
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
MENU
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MENU
MENU
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
For absolute transducers it is possible to adjust the pressure
reading at barometric pressure. This function should only be
performed when there is access to a high accuracy barometer,
and both the barometer’s and ’s pressure sensing
To adjust the barometric reading of an absolute transducer,
proceed as follows:
elect the zero function as described on the previous
page.
You will now be presented with the current barometric
pressure reading. When the pressure has stabilised,
press the key.
• Press the key twice.
• Scroll to 'Power_Off' function using the key and press
the key.
• Select 'Key' to turn the auto-power function off.
• Select 'Timed' to set the auto-power off time (in minutes)
and press the key. This automatically turns the autopower function on.
• Set to desired time using the keys and press the
key.
PC6-IDOS
ports must be at the same height. The pressure reading can
only be altered by up to 5% of Full Scale pressure.
• S
•
• The upper line display is the current pressure reading;
the lower line display is the desired pressure reading.
• Adjust the lower line pressure value using the
keys and the key. Once you are satisfied with the
pressure value, press the key.
• Provided that the desired change is acceptable, the
adjustment will be performed, and you will see the
message:
This function allows the user to select the current (displayed)
pressure module.
• Press the key twice to select the Set Menu.
• Scroll to 'Port' using the key and press the key
• Select a module using the keys and press the
key to activate. When selecting a different
pressure module, the serial number and range of the
module will be displayed briefly before the unit returns to
pressure display.
2.11 Port
2.12 Power_Off
The PC6-IDOS has an auto-power off function. The time after
which the unit automatically switches off is adjustable from 1 to
999 minutes. However, the auto-power off will not operate under
the following conditions:
If a key has been pressed during the auto-power off
time period.
If a leak test is running.
If the RS232 Status is On.
If the Log Status is On.
If the unit is online with SiCal PRO.
±
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CAL-MENU
(MENU 3)
Important note:
Calibration Procedure:
.
Should you wish to change zero or span settings at any time, the original calibration made at time of
manufacture by GE will no longer apply. We therefore take no responsibility for any false or inaccurate
readings that occur after any changes to span have been made. If the temperature of the pressure sensor is
outside the range of 10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F) it will not be possible to perform the span operation.
If necessary then the span calibration should be made using a deadweight tester with an 0.01% of
reading or better, and carried out in a temperature controlled environment at 20 ±2 ° (68 ±3.6 °F).
To maintain the accuracy of the calibrator, do not increase the value of ‘tol-ppm’ above 50 ( see flow charts ).
For full calibration which includes Temperature Compensation between 0-50 °C (32-122 °F) the PC6-IDOS
should be sent back to GE
accuracy of
C
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To access the Cal Menu, press all four top row buttons at the same
time. A beep will accompany this action. Press the key three
times. The functions available are as follows:
To gain access to the ‘Span’ and ‘Units’ functions, you will be asked
to enter a password. Enter the four-digit serial number located on
the label on the rear panel of the unit.
It is only possible to adjust the zero/span from the original
calibration by up to ±5% of the unit's full scale range.
To set span:
• Select ‘Span’ using the key and press the key
• Enter the password, press the key and choose “Continue”
• A ‘Warming up...’ message will be displayed for several seconds.
The current temperature will be displayed on the lower line.
• The following screen will then be displayed asking you to set a
tolerance.
You can now enter the value of the first pressure point that you wish
to apply. After you have entered this value, apply the desired
pressure and press the key. You will now see the following
screen:
• Select Yes and the unit will now take fifty readings.
• The following screen is now displayed:
• Provided the readings are within tolerance and 5% of the desired
pressure value the unit will move to the next point.
The sequence for the first point will now be repeated for the 2nd and
3rd presssure points.
Note: Password
3.0 Span:
Note:
• If you want to change the tolerance value displayed then press
the key to select the first digit.
• Using the keys, change the first value and then press
the key to enter it. The next digit will then be selected.
Press the key and change the digit as described above.
• Do the same for the third digit if required and then finish by
pressing the key once more.
• If however the value shown does not need to be changed then
press the key to continue.
You will now be asked to choose the number of calibration points
(either 2 or 3). If two are chosen, by default, a zero point and a full-
scale point will be used for the subsequent zero/span. If three points
are chosen then, by default, a negative pressure value, a zero point
and a full-scale pressure value are used. The following example
assumes that 3 points have been chosen for a gauge transducer.
• The following screen is then displayed:
MENU
MENU
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
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The “Tol_ppm” figure is the
pressure stability expressed as a
ppm of pressure reading
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MENU
MENU
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
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Once all the desired pressure points have been accepted the
adjustment will be performed. The message “COMPLETED” will
then be displayed. Press the key to finish and return to the
‘Cal menu’.
For absolute units, the following default pressure values
will be chosen for a 2 point calibration:
1 current reading
2 full-scale
For a 3 point calibration, the following default pressure values will
the chosen:
1 current reading
2 midpoint between 1st point and full-scale
3 full-scale
For the first point, you will be presented with the following screen:
The current pressure value is displayed on the upper line. Once you
have set up the desired pressure point and the pressure is stable,
press the key and you will see the following screen:
This displays the last pressure reading (from the previous screen) on
the top line and on the second line you can set the corrected value.
Set the required value and press the key.
Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ at the next screen and press the key.
The procedure for the remainder of the pressure points on an
absolute transducer is identical to that for a gauge transducer.
For both gauge and absolute transducers, the pressure point values
are limited as follows:
Gauge transducers, all points:
>= -1 bar (-15 psi) and < 105% full-scale pressure
Absolute transducers, all points:
>= 0 bar (0 psi) and < 105% full-scale pressure
Additionally, pressure points must lie in the following order:
Point 3 > Point 2 > Point 1
Absolute:
Point: Pressure value:
Point: Pressure value:
Pressure point limitations:
Notes: If at any time during the procedure you wish to exit and
return to the ‘Cal menu’ then press the key.
The message: 'Sure ? No Yes' appears. Select 'Yes' to exit or 'No'
to continue with the zero/span calibration.
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3.1 History:
• Press the key to view the sub-menus.
• To view the overload history move the cursor to ‘overload’ and
press the key. The display will show the cumulative time
since the unit was last calibrated as in the example below:
• Press the key to return to the ‘cal menu’.
• As shown above, the last calibration date is displayed first.
• Pressing the or key takes you to the next screen
showing the ‘last span set’ date.
• Pressing the or key again the display shows the
range of the unit and the overload setting.
• Press the key to finish.
• Press the key to exit to pressure display mode.
• To view the unit’s serial number move the cursor to ‘PC6S/No’
and press the key.
• To view the serial number of the selected pressure module, move
the cursor to “PM_S/No” and press the key. The accuracy
of the sensor will be displayed on the lower line.
3.1.1 Overload:
3.1.3 PC6-IDOS Serial Number:
3.1.4 Pressure Module Serial Number:
3.1.2 Span:
:
3.3.1 View:
3.3.2 Alter:
• To view the last zero calibration date move the cursor to ‘zero/span’
and press the key.
(separate PC software utility needed - contact
supplier)
To download different languages:-
• Connect PC6-IDOS to PC via the RS232 cable.
• Scroll to ‘Language’ and press the key to select.
• The PC6-IDOS will display a ‘DOWNLOADING’ message until
language download is complete.
User-defined unit conversion factors and the text
associated with them:-
• Select ‘Units’ using the key and press the key.
• Select ‘View’ by pressing the key.
The first user-defined unit will now be displayed with the text on
the upper line and the conversion factor on the bottom line.
Pressing any key will display the next user-defined unit.
(to modify the user-defined units)
• Select ‘Alter’ using the key and press the key.
• The text for the user-defined unit is modified first using the
and key.
• Press the key when finished.
• Now modify the conversion factor as above. The conversion
factor is the number of user-defined units per bar.
Repeat process if required for the second user-defined unit.
To prevent confusion, it will not be possible to enter text for a
user-defined unit that is identical to a factory-set unit in the PC6IDOS. Additionally, the maximum value for the conversion factor
is 100,000.
3.2 Language
3.3 Units
Note:
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
MENU
MENU
or
or
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ON/OFF
MENU
Unit
Max
Min
Tare
V
mA
Switch
Leak
Temp C
Date
& Time
%
File
Exit
ON/OFF
MENU MENU MENU MENU
ENTER
ZERO
Span
Units
History
Language
Exit
Menu 1
display menu
Menu 3
cal
menu
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Press all four top
keys together
ON/OFF
MENU
MENU
High
Low
V
mA
V-out
Resolution
Exit
Port
Power_Off
Event
RS232
Log
Date
& Time
Language
Zero
Display
light
Menu 2
set menu
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Unit
Menu 1 sub-menu Unit & Leak
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kPa
psi
kg/cm
2
bar
mbar
mH O
2
inH O
2
mmH O
2
atm
MPa
inHg
mmHg
UNIT2
UNIT1
ENTER
ZERO
Set
time
Start
Leak
Exit
Exit
ENTER
ZERO
010
sec/min/
hr/day
MENU
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
0 01
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ENTER
ZERO
ZERO
Re-start
?
Pressure
Display
Yes
No
000
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Menu 1 V/mAsub-menu
V
mA
ENTER
ZERO
Measure
Source
Exit
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Exit
P to V / mA
Exit
Actual Actual
Actual reading
shown in display
Actual reading
shown in display
Status must be switched
on to access source functions
(Menu 2)
P to V / mA conversion
shown in display
Converted reading
shown in display
Converted reading
shown in display
Pressure
Display
Pressure
Display
Pressure
Display
Converted Converted
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
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Menu 1 sub-menu File
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Exit
View
Export
Import
Delete
ENTER
ZERO
File
Latest
File
Latest
File
First
File
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTERENTERENTER
ZEROZEROZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
MENU
MENU
Browse
File
or
Exit ?
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Stop
Export ?
stop ?
File
Sure ?
Sure ?
All
Exit
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER ENTER
ZERO ZERO
MENU
Yes
Yes
No
No
Stop
Import ?
stop ?
*
* not necessary for file export to ‘SiCal PRO’.
Completes
Import
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10.5000
High
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
or
Low
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
-10.5000
or
MENU
Once finished editing, press the Key to go back to Pressure Display
*
*
*
Menu 2
High & Low
Edit next digit
Edit next digit
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For setting negative values
For setting negative values
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Menu 2 sub-menu V/mA (Measure)
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ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Measure
Source
Exit
Exit
Root
Pressure
Display
FS
Text
Zero
Finished
Editing ?
Finished
Editing ?
Finished
Editing ?
Finished
Editing ?
Finished
Editing ?
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
mA
V
Menu Menu
Menu Menu
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes
No No
No No
No
Menu
Measure Z. Conv
00.000 000.0000
Measure FS Conv.
50.000 050.0000
Measure Text:
XXXXXX
Measure FS Conv.
050.000 00.0001
Measure Z. Conv
025.010 00.0000
Off
On
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
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Menu 2 sub-menu V/mA (Source - Range)
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ENTER
ZERO
Measure
Source
Exit
Range
Zero
FS
Exit
Convert P to V/mA Setup Exit
Pressure
Display
mA
V
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
S.Range Z.
00.0000
S.Range FS.
10.0000
Change value as required
Change value as required
Change
Value?
Change
Value?
Yes
Yes
No
No
MENU
MENU
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Menu 2 sub-menu V/mA (Source - Convert)
ENTER
ZERO
Measure
Source
Exit
Range
Text
Convert P to V/mA Setup Exit
Pressure
Display
mA
V
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Zero
FS
Exit
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
S.Con. Z. Conv.
00.000 000.0000
S.Conv. FS Conv.
10.000 010.0000
S.Convert Text:
XXX
Change values as required
Change values as required
Change text as required
Change
Value?
Change
Value?
Enter
text?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
MENU
MENU
MENU
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Zero
FS
Exit
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
S.P V. Z. Conv.
00.000 000.0000
S.P V FS Conv.
10.000 010.0000
Change values as required
Change values as required
Change
Value?
Change
Value?
Yes
Yes
No
No
MENU
MENU
Menu 2 sub-menu V/mA (Source - P to V / mA)
ENTER
ZERO
Measure
Source
Exit
Range Convert P to V/mA Setup Exit
Pressure
Display
mA
V
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
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Menu 2 sub-menu V/mA (Source - Setup)
ENTER
ZERO
Measure
Source
Exit
P to V/mA Setup Exit
Exit
Status
Root
Step
Ramp
Pressure
Display
mA
V
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
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On
On
Off
Off
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Step:
25 (%FS)0
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ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Change value as required
Change
Value?
Yes
No
MENU
Range Convert
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Menu 2 sub-menu V/mA (Source - Setup - Ramp)
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ENTER
ZERO
Status Dwell_time
Rate
Exit
ENTER
ZERO
Off
On
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
Finished
Editing ?
Finished
Editing ?
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Menu Menu
Yes Yes
No No
Ramp: Rate:
1.00 V/sec0
Dwell_time:
0 Sec1
Ramp
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Menu 2 sub-menu V-out, Resolution, Event & RS232.Display light,
Normal High
Low
ENTER
ZERO
Resolution
Exit
Timed
Key
ENTER
ZERO
Event
ENTER
ZERO
111
sec/min/
hr/day
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
100
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Exit
Status
ENTER
ZERO
RS232
Stop bits
Baud-rate
ENTER
ZERO
On
Off
1
2
ENTER
ZERO
or
2400, 4800
9600, 19200
ENTER
ZERO
1 01
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
38400
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Pressure
Display
Pressure
Display
Pressure
Display
Pressure
Display
Pressure
Display
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
1200
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Off
On
ENTER
ZERO
V-out
Display
light
Pressure
Display
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Menu 2 sub-menu Log
Exit
Log
File Exists ?
Select File
Last File
Edited
Filename ?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes Yes
On
Yes
No
No
No
No No
Off
No
Edit
Record count
Finished ?
ENTER
ZERO
Log
Delete
View
Status
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Overwrite ?
Sure ? Sure ?
Status
All
Exit
File
ENTER
ZERO
Pressure
Display
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Browse
File
or
Exit File ?
No
Yes
Yes
Export
Import
Pressure
display
Select
File
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ENTER ENTER
ZERO
ZERO ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
Yes
Yes
No
No
Stop
Export ?
stop ?
MENU
Yes
Yes
No
No
Stop
Import ?
stop ?
Page 49
Exit Log
View?
No
Deletes
selected
File.
Delete: All:
Please Wait...
Completes
Export.
Completes
Import.
Completes
Export.
ENTER
ZERO
* not necessary for file export to ‘SiCal PRO’.
*
K0354, Iss. 1
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Page 50
Menu 2
sub-menu Date&Time , Zero , Port, Power_OffLanguage,
Pressure
Display
Set: nglish
German Exit
E
Pressure
Display
P2P1
Port
ZERO
ENTER
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Power_Off Time:
20 Min1
Timed
Pressure
Display
Power_Off
ENTER
ZERO
Exit
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Key
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Exit
View
Set
ENTER
ENTER
ZERO
ZERO
Date&Time
Language
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ENTER
ZERO
ZERO
145625 151003
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Menu
Menu
Menu
No
No
Yes
Yes
ENTER
ZERO
Edit next
digit
Finished
editing
Time ?
Change
Language?
Select
language
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Yes
ZERO RESET
Press Enter
Zero
ENTER
Menu
No
Pressure
Display
Pressure
Display
‘ xit’ orE
e.g.
PC6-IDOS resets
K0354, Iss. 1
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Menu 3 cal Span-menu
Warming up . . .
Cal Span
History
Language
Exit
Units
ZERO
ENTER
Enter Password:
ENTER
ZERO
Stop?
Yes
Pressure Display
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Within
Tolerance ?
** COMPLETED **
Press ENTER
50
counts
done
ENTER
ZERO
NoNo
No
ENTER
ZERO
Set 20.00 bar
Press ENTER to cont..
20.00 bar
0.0002
0
Set:
Sure ?: No
Set:
Yes
0.0002
Maximum
pressure
of transducer
Within
50 ppm ?
Within
50 ppm ?
50
counts
done
Yes
No No
Calibrating
Settling
*
For 3 calibration points,
you will also be asked to
enter a negative pressure
point at the start.
For absolute units, only 2
points are used; barometric
and full-scale pressure.
Example
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
Change tol_ppm.
500
0 05
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
050
050
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
Release Pressure
Press ENTER to cont..
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
Continue
Exit
Enter Cal Points
32
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
YesYes
Within
Tolerance ?
No
*
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K0354, Iss. 1
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Menu 3 cal History
-menu
Overload Hi story
0.0 secs
Last Calibr ated
00/00/00
Last Span Set
00/00/00
Range 0000
Overload 00 00
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU MENU
Overload
PC6S/No PM_S/No
Span
Exit
ENTER
ZERO
Cal
ENTER
ZERO
MENU
or or
or
or
Span
History
Language
Exit
Units
IPM178918 3
Accuracy 0. 025%
Ver2.XXx 22/11/01
PC6-XXXX-X XXX
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Page 53
Menu 3 cal Language-menu
ENTER
MENU
ZERO
No
Yes
Cal
CAL: Langua ge
Downloadi ng...
Stop? es NoY
Special software utility is needed
for exporting languages to PC6-IDOS
(Contact Supplier)
Completes import
Completes import
Stop
Import ?
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Yes
No
Span
History
Language
Exit
Units
K0354, Iss. 1
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Menu 3 cal Units
-menu
Span
History
Language
Exit
Units
Cal
ENTER
ENTER
ZERO
ZERO
Enter Password:
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
Exit
Alter
View
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
NB There are 2 user-defined units
K0354, Iss. 1
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APPENDIX 1:
External Pressure Module
(EPM)
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The EPM has been developed to work in conjunction with the
The illustration on Page 57 shows a typical application.
The EPM is an intelligent module that contains a pressure transducer, analogue to digital converter, and the necessary calibration data
stored during EPM calibration.
During operation, the EPM sends pressure and temperature related information digitally to the PC6-IDOS, which acts as an intelligent
terminal.
The EPM or the PC6-IDOS internal pressure sensor can be selected during calibration using the calibrator menu system.
PC6-IDOS Pressure Calibrator to provide additional pressure ranges
without incurring the full cost of extra calibrators.
For the safe connection and operation of the EPM, refer to the EPM user manual (document K380).
For a full specification and a list of the available pressure ranges, refer to the
datasheet.
EXTERNAL PRESSURE MODULE (EPM)
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57Page
ITEM
UNDER
TEST
EPM
H
I
G
H
P
R
I
M
E
EXTERNAL PRESSURE SOURCE
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APPENDIX 2:
Calibration Procedures
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59Page
A.2.0 Calibration Procedures
Calibration Procedures are created with SiCal PRO. Please
read this section in conjunction with the SiCal PRO literature.
Once the file is opened you will see the set text followed by
the calibration text scrolling on the lower line. To stop the
scrolling (and return to normal pressure display
mode) press the key.
Use the key to log each point. If the current calibration
point is outside the accuracy statement that you have set up
in the calibration procedure, you will receive a “FAIL”
message along with the FS % accuracy figure. If you wish
to log this point, press the key again. Otherwise press
the key and you can adjust the point and log it again.
Select 'View' from the “File” menu (section 1.13.1, page 18)
Choose either “data” or “Procedure” with the keys
and press the key.
Once you have logged a calibration procedure and you are
happy with the data, the file can be uploaded back to SiCal
PRO. This file, now complete, can be used for certificates,
etc. Please see section 1.13.2, page 19 and the SiCal PRO
literature for details.
A.2.1 File Import.
A.2.1 File Log.
Calibration procedures are downloaded to PC6-IDOS by
choosing Import from the File menu (section 1.13.3, page
19).
To use a Calibration Procedure, open the file by choosing
“Log” from the “Log” menu (section 2.6.1, page 27). Select
the desired calibration file by using the keys and
press the key. Now press the key twice.
lower line
• If you choose “data” you will see the following:
procedure serial number, description, pressure range,
transmitter range (if applicable), accuracy, set text, and
the temperature at which the procedure was carried out.
Following this header data is the data that you have
logged into the file. Note that if you have only just
downloaded the calibration procedure from SiCal PRO
then the data area will be blank.
• If you choose “Procedure” you will see the same header
information as described above followed by the
calibration instructions and pressure points for each
point.
NB if you try to modify the number of records or filename
then the file will revert to a normal file (”N” rather than “C”
will appear at the end of the filename display).
A.2.2 File View.
A.2.2 File Export.
MENU
MENU
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
ENTER
ZERO
PRINT
LOG
PRINT
LOG
K0354, Iss. 1
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APPENDIX 3:
Panel Mount Dimensions
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61Page
PANEL MOUNT DIMENSIONS
3U x 42HP
39 HP
See page vi for ordering information.
+10V
V
+24V
mA
GND
SWITCH
Druck PC6-IDOS
K0354, Iss. 1
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INDEX
62Page
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
I
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
Z
absolute ...................... v, 34
accuracy....................... v
activate a function........ iv
alarm. ........................ 21
arrangement................ 4
auto switch off.............. 12
back-light.................... 26
battery......................... iii, vi
baud-rate.................... v, 29
cal menu..................... 8, 32
calibration procedure .. 32, 58
charger....................... 11
connection panel........ 3, 4
connections................ 3, 10
connection fault ......... 13
convert ...................... 23
coupling...................... 3, 4
current input................ 10
current overscale ....... 13
data entry.................... iv
date & time.................. 30, 50
display (LCD).............. 3
display light................. 26, 48
display hold................. 12
downloading ............... 19
display symbols ......... 13
dwell-time ................... 24, 47
enter............................. iv
EPM............................. v, 3, 10, 55
event............................ 26, 48
export .......................... 19, 49
file ............................... 18, 40
filename ...................... 27
flowcharts.................... 36
functions...................... 5
FS (full scale) ............. v, 22
high.............................. 21, 41
history ......................... 35, 52
import .......................... 19, 49
indicator....................... ii
input............................. 3
keypad......................... 2
keys ............................ iv
language .. ................. 30, 35, 50, 53
LCD............................ 3
leak. (test) ................. 17, 38
log............................... 27, 49
low............................... 21, 41
maximum (Max)........... 15
measure ...................... 15, 22
memory errors ........... 12
menu selection............ iv
messages & parameters..12
microprocessor............ vi
minimum (Min) ........... 15
mA ............................... 15, 22
nudge ......................... 25
overload....................... v, 12
overscale.................... 13
P to V / mA ................. 23
password .................... 33
PM_S/No ................... 8, 35
Port ........................ 7, 31, 50
Power_Off .................. 7, 31, 50
pressure connections .. vi, 10
pressure media ........... vi
pressure range............ v
print.............................. 12
quick reference............ iv
quick connect coupling.. vi, 3, 10
(Quick-Fit)
range .......................... 23
ramp ........................... 24, 25, 47
rate ............................. 24, 47
resolution..................... v, 26, 48
root ............................. 22, 24
RS232 ......................... 11, 29, 48
safety warning............. iii
serial number ............. 8, 33, 52
set menu..................... 20
short detected ........... 13
software....................... vi
span ............................ 32, 51
specifications............... v, vi
status .......................... 24, 29
step ............................. 24
stop bits....................... 29
storage......................... 19
source ......................... 15, 23
switch test ................... 11
tare............................... iv, 15
temperature.................. 15
text .............................. 22
timed ........................... 11, 26
unit .............................. 15, 35
units ............................ 35, 54
v, mA ........................... 15, 22, 39, 42
voltage input................ 10
voltage output.............. 11
voltage overscale
v-out ........................... 26, 48
warning........................ iii
zero........................ 22
maintenance................ vi
panel mount ............... vi, 60
..........13
....... , 30, 50
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