Meriam meriGauge plus, meriSense User Manual

The meriGauge® plus and meriSense

meriLink™ software

A meriSense™ smart sensor

The meriGauge plus system

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Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this

This publication is proprietary to Meriam and no ownership

Introductory information

Notification Statements

Disclaimer

manual. Nevertheless, Meriam assumes no responsibility for

errors or omissions or any damages resulting from the use of

the information contained in this publication, including,

without limitation, incidental, special, direct or consequential

damages. MERIAM MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR

WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE ACCURACY OR

COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENTS HEREOF AND

SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY

PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Meriam reserves the right to revise

this publication and to make changes from time to time in the

content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such

revision or changes.

In no event shall Meriam be liable for any indirect, special,

incidental, consequential, or punitive damages or for any lost

profits arising out of or relating to any services provided by

Meriam or its affiliates.

It is not possible for Meriam to identify all foreseeable uses or

misuses, therefore all persons involved in commissioning,

using, or maintaining this product must satisfy their self that

each intended application is acceptable.

Copyright

rights are transferred. Neither this manual, nor any of the

material contained herein, may be reproduced without the prior

written consent of Meriam.

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meriGauge® plus, meriSense™, and meriLink™ are trademarks of

Failure to follow all instructions could result in injury:

The following table defines the safety symbols, signal words,

Trademark information

Trademarks statements

Meriam.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective

owners.

Safety Information

Preventing injury

• Read.

• Understand.

• Follow all safety warnings and instructions provided with

this product.

• Meet or exceed your employer’s safety practices.

Safety Symbols

and corresponding safety messages used in the manual. These

symbols:

• Identify potential hazards.

• Warn you about hazards that could result in personal

injury or equipment damage.

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Read Instruction Manua

• Never use General Purpose gauges in hazardous areas.

Safety Symbols

Safety Symbols Explaining the symbols

General Purpose

This is the
indicates that you must read the instruction manual.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates information essential for proper product installation,
operation or maintenance.

l symbol. This symbol

General Purpose use only

• Never use General Purpose sensors in hazardous areas.

• General Purpose gauges and sensors are a fire or explosion

hazard.

• Do not substitute components because they may impair

operation and safety.

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See the figure of a sample General Purpose label.

See the figure of a sample General Purpose label below.

See the sample General Purpose figure label below.

Serial Number
Model Number

Sample labels for General Purpose gauges

General Purpose—meriGauge plus label

General Purpose—meriSense Absolute label

General Purpose—meriSense Compound label

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Introductory information

The meriSense detachable sensors

The meriGauge

plus

gauge

The meriLink software

Appendices

Contents

Notification Statements ...................... 2

Trademark ........................................... 3

Safety Information .............................. 3

Safety Symbols .................................... 4

General Purpose ................................. 4

Sample labels for General Purpose

gauges ................................................. 5

Meriam Contact Information .............. 7

Glossary ............................................... 8

Make a pressure connection .............. 9

Protect your sensors from dust .......... 9

Accuracy Statement for meriSense

(MS700x-xxxxxx) ................................ 10

Accuracy Statement (continued) ...... 11

Pressure reference chart .................. 12

Inspect the vent on the sensors ....... 13

..................................2

................9

Installation instructions for meriLink

........................................................... 23

Part 1: Install USB device drivers .... 23

Part 2: Install USB device drivers .... 24

Overview of meriLink ........................ 25

Connection status ............................ 27

Buttons .............................................. 28

Passwords ......................................... 29

Passwords (continued)..................... 30

Request a recovery password ......... 30

User Calibration—For qualified

personnel only .................................. 31

Configuration for meriGauge plus ... 32

Configuration for meriSense............ 33

Preview the data log ......................... 34

Data log files ..................................... 35

Data log files (continued) ................. 36

.................................. 23

Batteries ............................................ 14

Batteries (continued) ........................ 15

Connect the gauge to a sensor ........ 15

The display ......................................... 16

Backlight in the LCD display ............. 17

Display modes ................................... 17

Zero the meriGauge plus in Display

mode .................................................. 18

The Data Log mode ........................... 19

List of Engineering Units ................... 20

Information key ................................. 21

Auto Off (Automatic shutoff) ............. 21

Prepare the meriGauge plus for

storage ............................................... 22

............................ 14

................................................... 37

Returning for repair or calibration .. 37

Troubleshooting Checklist ............... 38

Specifications ................................... 39

Hazardous Material and Recycling

Compliance ....................................... 40

Part numbers .................................... 41

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button

key

Glossary

Words and phrases Definitions

Absolute Isolated pressure
(AI)

Button or key

Compound Isolated pressure
(CI)

Firmware Firmware is a type of software that is stored on hardware. Both

Isolated The word isolated refers to the sensing element being isolated

Meriam Calibration Meriam calibration refers to any calibration completed at Meriam

Absolute pressure is equal to the sum of these two:

1. Gauge pressure.

2. Atmospheric pressure

(also known as barometric pressure).

• A

click to select functionality.

• A

that you can press.

A compound gauge can display both positive and negative
(vacuum) pressures. The meriGauge plus System replaces the
need for buying one gauge for each sensor:

1. A pressure sensor.

2. A vacuum sensor.

meriGauge plus and meriSense have firmware. meriLink is a
software application that can communicate with their firmware and
change or update it as needed.

from the media. It is commonly used in the phrases Absolute
Isolated (AI) pressure and Compound Isolated (CI) pressure.

with Meriam traceability. Meriam calibration includes:

• Oven calibration.

• Multipoint Meriam adjustment.

always refers to an area on the screen that you can

always refers to hardware push-buttons on the keyboard

User Calibration User calibration refers to any calibration done outside of Meriam

with non-Meriam traceability. User calibration includes:

• Multipoint user calibration or adjustment.

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Each meriSense detachable sensor has a 316 stainless steel

Never rotate a meriSense sensor by turning the meriGauge

Make sure you put the dust cap on the sensor to protect the

The meriSense detachable sensors

Make a pressure connection

Make a good NPT connection

1/4 in. male NPT connection for direct mounting.

• The threads should be coated with a pipe sealant

compound before installation.

• Tighten to finger tight plus 1.5 turns to 3 turns using a

23 mm (7/8 in.) wrench with the notch facing the same

direction as you intend for the display.

Use only a wrench on the hex fitting

plus gauge.

Protect your sensors from dust

Keep the dust cap on sensors

electrical contacts after the meriGauge plus gauge has been

detached from the sensor.

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MS700 meriSense

Accuracy Statement for meriSense (MS700x-xxxxxx)

Range limits

Sensor pressure ranges

Contact [e-mail] to purchase these parts and for more
information about the following part numbers:

+ 1 216 281 1100 or [phone].

MS700 meriSense sensors

Part number Ranges Type

ZMS700-AI0015 0 psi to 15 psi Absolute

ZMS700-CI0015 –15 psi to 15 psi Compound

ZMS700-AI0030 0 psi to 30 psi Absolute

ZMS700-CI0030 –15 psi to 30 psi Compound

ZMS700-AI0100 0 psi to 100 psi Absolute

ZMS700-CI0100 –15 psi to 100 psi Compound

Media compatibility

Temperature limits

Operating temperature –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)

Process temperature –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)

Warm-up time Five (5) minutes.

ZMS700-CI0300 –15 psi to 300 psi Compound

ZMS700-CI0500 –15 psi to 500 psi Compound

ZMS700-CI1000 –15 psi to 1 000 psi Compound

ZMS700-CI3000 –15 psi to 3 000 psi Compound

• Includes all combined effects of linearity, repeatability,

hysteresis, stability, and temperature over the specified
calibrated temperature range for one year.

• Not recommended for continuous use

below 0.02 psi absolute.

316 SS

• Up to 95 % RH non-condensing.

• No change in accuracy over operating temperature range.

• Gauge must be zeroed to achieve rated specification.

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Overrange limit

Overpressure limits

Accuracy Statement (continued)

Pressure measurements

Absolute 0 % to 110 % of Range: ± (0.02 % of Full Scale) +

0 % to 110 % of Range: (0.005 % of Reading)

Compound

Pressure limits

0 % to 110 % of Range: ± (0.02 % of Full Scale) +

0 % to 110 % of Range: (0.005 % of Reading)

Vacuum*: ± (0.02 % of Full Scale)
*Vacuum = –14.5 psi

Pressure limits

• Do not exceed the pressure limits listed in

ranges section for the MS700 meriSense.

• Failure to operate within the specified pressure limits could

result in injury.

Overrange pressure means the value is outside the calibrated
upper or lower range.

• Up to 110 % of range, meriGauge plus displays the accurate

pressure.

• Above 110 %, it flashes red. This indicates that the applied

pressure exceeds the calibrated range.

the sensor pressure

Note: If the calibrated pressure range is exceeded,

the pressure displayed may not be accurate

• Above 120 %, it flashes red and displays dashes.

Overpressure is the point at which permanent damage
(deformation) may occur to the sensor.

Burst pressure limit

Burst pressure is four (4) times the rated pressure. It is the point
at which the sensor may mechanically leak.

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The following chart contrasts the differences between the

Pressure reference chart

Pressure Reference Chart

Absolute and Compound sensors.

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1. If the vent becomes blocked, it will cause inaccurate

Inspect the vent on the sensors

Do not block vent

measurements.

2. Meriam recommends that you visually inspect the vent

area each time you use the meriSense to make sure it is

not blocked.

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The meriGauge plus is powered by four 1.5 volt AA size

The meriGauge plus gauge

Batteries

Install the batteries

1. Turn over the meriGauge plus so the display faces down.

2. Remove the four screws on the battery cover with the

Phillips head screwdriver by turning them

counterclockwise.

3. Insert the four AA batteries.

Note: Pay attention to the positive (+) and

negative (−) battery polarity markings at the bottom

of the compartment.

4. Replace the battery cover.

5. To secure the cover, torque the screws clockwise 0.56 N-m

(5 in-lbs) maximum.

Know your batteries

batteries.

• Never mix batteries—not by manufacturer or by size, by

capacity, or by chemistry.

• Never mix old and new batteries.

• Remove all four batteries in the meriGauge plus at the

same time.

• Replace all four batteries with batteries from the same

package or with the same expiration date.

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The battery indicator on the display shows the current charge.

Turn it off to optimize battery life.

Visit the website of the battery manufacturer to learn more

• Insert good batteries before

or conducting a

• The notch on the sensor must face the same direction as

Batteries (continued)

Watch for the low battery indicators

Note: Be prepared to change batteries when you see the

outline of the battery icon when the outline of the

battery icon flashes.

Using the Backlight reduces your battery life

Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instructions

about the care, storage, shipping, use, disposal, and recycling

of your batteries.

Insert good batteries before beginning…

Rate of Change.

• Insert good batteries before modifying or updating your

meriGauge plus gauge or meriSense sensor.

Connect the gauge to a sensor

Connect meriGauge plus to meriSense

the meriGauge plus for the sensor to lock in place.

• Simply slide the gauge housing on the meriSense until it

fully connects.

data logging

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• The bar graph displays a live indication of the current

The display

The keys

The bar graph

pressure applied to the sensor as a % of Full Scale.

• When the Information key is pressed, the bar graph

displays the remaining state of the charge for the

batteries.

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The white backlight has an automatic timeout. If no keys have

Press the

key to cycle through the choices:

1. Normal

5. Tare (T.OFF, T.ON)

2. Min (MIN)

6. Average (AVG)

3. Max (MAX)

7. Rate of change per minute

+/–

8. Data Log Lite (DATA LOG)

9. Time & Temperature

Backlight in the LCD display

White backlight

been pressed, the backlight automatically turns off after

1 minute.

Note: You can configure the backlight timeout with

meriLink.

Levels of backlight intensity

Backlight

• Low.

• Medium.

• High.

• Off.

Display modes

Flashing red backlight

• The flashing red backlight indicates an error condition.

• Possible error conditions are:

o Pressure has exceeded the calibrated accuracy of the

meriSense.

o Pressure has fallen below the stated accuracy of the

meriSense.

• The red backlight overrides the white backlight.

Nine (9) display modes

Some modes below have characters in parentheses. The

characters in bold display on the meriGauge plus.

4. Accuracy (

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(RATE)

)

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Press and hold the

key to reset the Min and Max

When the Tare is off (T.OFF), press and hold the

key to

Press and hold the

key to restart the rolling average.

Press and hold the

key until you see

appear

The key must be held to perform the Zero or Tare function.

Zero the meriGauge plus in Display mode

In normal measure mode

If the sensor is within a tolerance band around zero, press and

hold the

reset the Min and Max measurements.

Zero key to zero the pressure measurement and to

Note: The tolerance band is approximately ± 1 % of the

Full Scale pressure value of the sensor.

In Min or Max mode

Zero

measurement. However, this does not zero the pressure

measurement.

In Tare mode

Zero

turn on Tare (T.ON) and to set the Tare value at the current

pressure measurement.

Likewise, when the Tare is on (T.ON), press and hold the Zero

key to turn off the Tare mode.

In Average mode

Zero

In Data Log mode

Zero

on the LCD display to start recording a new data log.

–STARTING—

Holding the Zero key

The displayed value(s) dashes out during the zero or tare

process.

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Data Log Lite runs up to one hour.

Data Log Lite can record and hold only one data set at a time.

1. Press the

key until you see

appear in

Here are some of the actions that can complete the data

The Data Log mode

View the “BATT %” before you begin

Note: Do not start data log if the outline of the battery

icon is flashing.

Only one data set at a time

Note: When you press and hold the Zero key while

DATA LOG appears in the LCD display, a new data set

begins to record over the existing data set.

Start the data logging process

the LCD display.

Display

Data Log

2. Press and hold the Zero key until you see –STARTING--.

The data log symbol starts to flash indicating it is

recording data. Data Log Lite records data every 15

seconds for one hour.

3. –COMPLETE—appears after one hour.

Note: Auto Off is suspended during data logging. If you

selected 5 Minutes for Auto Off, then meriGauge plus

remains on for one hour and 5 minutes and then turns

off.

Complete the data logging process

logging process before the one hour:

• Press and hold the Zero key until you see --STOPPING--.

• Press the

• Remove the meriGauge plus from a sensor.

• Connect the meriGauge plus to the meriLink.

Power key to turn off the meriGauge plus.

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• Each meriSense sensor stores a complete list of

1. PSI

12. CMW4C

23. KG/M2

• You must use meriLink software to select or deselect the

List of Engineering Units

Engineering units are stored in a sensor

engineering units.

• meriLink software gives you the ability to configure

specific engineering units to specific sensors.

• The meriGauge plus displays whatever units were

previously selected on individual sensors.

• When the meriSense pressure sensors are shipped, the

common 12 engineering units are available. These 12 units

appear in bold type in the Standard Units list below.

Standard Units (non-custom)

2. INW20C

3. INW4C

4. INW60F

5. FTW20C

6. FTW4C

7. FTW60F

8. MMW20C

9. MMW4C

10. MMW60F

11. CMW20C

13. CMW60F

14. MW20C

15. MW4C

16. MW60F

17. INHG0C

18. MHG0C

19. CMHG0C

20. MMHG0C

21. TORR

22. KG/CM2

24. PA

25. HPA

26. KPA

27. MPA

28. BAR

29. MBAR

30. ATM

31. OZ/IN2

32. LB/FT2

Engineering units can be changed on a sensor

Standard Units on a particular sensor from the list above.

• By pressing the Units key on the meriGauge plus, you cycle

through all the configured units within the currently

attached meriSense.

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The information key displays:

red triangle

meriSense

• The default setting is Always On.

• The timeout for the Auto Off is suspended during data

Information key

The Information key is in the red triangle of the
Meriam logo

Icon Explanation

Auto Off (Automatic shutoff)

How long will the gauge remain on if I leave it
unattended?

• You can configure the timeout for the Auto Off with

The Information key (the
Meriam logo) displays the following:

• BATT % displays the percentage on the bar

graph and in digits.

• CAL DATE is the date on which the

sensor was calibrated by Meriam.

• USL

• LSL displays the Lower Specification Limit on

• LT M AX % displays the Life-Time Maximum

displays the Upper Specification Limit on

the sensor.

the sensor.

that has been reached on the sensor.

inside the

The timeout for Automatic Shutoff is suspended

• Auto Off is automatically re-instated after data logging is

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meriLink.

logging sessions to prevent an accidental loss of

information.

completed.

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1. Remove the batteries from the meriGauge plus to store it

The recommended storage temperature for the meriGauge

Prepare the meriGauge plus for storage

Remove the batteries to store the gauge

for 30 days or more.

2. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for storing

your batteries.

Store the meriGauge plus

plus is between –20 ºC to 70 ºC (–4 ºF to 158 ºF).

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On the meriGauge plus CD, in the folder called

1. Click this link

Automatic version

The meriLink software

Install meriLink from the CD

Follow the on-screen directions

meriLink installer, run the Setup.exe program and follow

the on-screen instructions.

Part 1: Install USB device drivers

Do you have a 32 bit or 64 bit computer system?

You need to select the right USB device driver for your system
so follow the steps on this page.

If… Then…

You already know what version you
have,

You don’t know what version you
have,

and this Microsoft website appears.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218

Begin on the next page:
Part 2: Install USB…

Continue with step 1.

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2. Scroll down until you see the

detection results box.

Note: Microsoft displays the type of system your

computer has, in this example 32-bit.

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Part 2: Install USB device drivers from the CD

For 64-bit systems

On the meriGauge plus CD:

• Open the folder called USB Drivers and open the

subfolder called 64bit.

• Double click Installer.exe and follow the on-screen

instructions.

For 32-bit systems

On the meriGauge plus CD:

• Open the folder called USB Drivers and open the

subfolder called 32bit.

• Double click Installer.exe and follow the on-screen

instructions.

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meriLink is compatible with these three versions:

Connect the USB cable to meriGauge plus and to your

Do not turn off the power on the meriGauge plus while the

Do not attempt to modify or update your meriGauge plus or

A yellow dot appears on a tab in meriLink to indicate that you

Overview of meriLink

Compatible versions of Microsoft Windows

• Microsoft Windows 7 with Microsoft .NET Framework

4.5 or newer.

• Microsoft Windows 8.1 with Microsoft .NET Framework

4.5 or newer.

• Microsoft Windows 10 with Microsoft .NET Framework

4.5 or newer.

USB cable and your computer

computer in order to configure meriGauge plus and meriSense

using the meriLink software.

Don’t turn off the meriGauge plus

gauge is communicating with meriLink. The display has

dashes and the word OFFLINE while meriLink is

communicating with a

• Close meriLink first, disconnect the USB, and turn off

the meriGauge plus.

• As long as OFFLINE remains visible, Auto Off is

suspended.

meriSense.

Watch for the battery outline

meriSense when only the outline of the battery icon is visible..

Watch for the Yellow dot on a tab

have made changes to settings but you have not saved them

yet.

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Click the Write button to save the changes you made.

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meriLink displays the date in year-month-day format.

meriLink displays the time in

Year-Month-Date format

Date format

For example: 2016-04-22 (YYYY-MM-DD).

Hours:Minutes:Seconds format

Time format

(UTC) 24-hour format.

For example: 15:05:45 UTC (hours:minutes:seconds).

Universal Coordinated Time

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meriLink displays the outlines of attached devices on the right

Notice the bold outline of meriGauge plus contrasted with the

meriLink displays no outlines of devices on the right side.

Connection status

Attached devices

with descriptions appearing alongside. See the figure below.

No sensor attached

dotted outline of an unattached meriSense. See the figure

below.

No attached devices

See the figure below.

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The function buttons are described below.

Application

Update

Buttons

meriLink buttons

Icons Descriptions

The

• About.

• Language Selection.

• Available Software Update.

The

• The meriGauge section.

• The meriSense section.

screen displays:

screen displays two sections:

Note: These sections alert you to new

software updates for gauge and for each
attached sensor.

The Configuration screen displays two tabs:

• meriGauge or the name you assigned to it.

• meriSense or the name you assigned to it.

Note: These tabs offer you various

settings to configure each device.

The User Calibration screen displays:

• Live Reading.

• Restore Factory Defaults.

• Choose Calibration Unit.

• Begin and Apply calibration.

• Factory Calibration Information.

• User Calibration Information.

The Data Log Lite button displays data log
information and sensor information.

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Passwords are not required to use the meriGauge plus or

If you choose to enable the

If you choose to enable the

Passwords

Overview of passwords

meriSense.

• Each device (meriGauge plus or meriSense) can have its

own unique 16-character password. You may use from

1-16 characters: letters, numbers, or symbols, and

uppercase and lowercase.

• Each device can have its password enabled or disabled

independently from any other device.

• meriLink retrieves the passwords stored on the

meriGauge plus and meriSense.

meriLink uses the password on meriGauge

Access

following actions:

feature, then meriLink will request a password for the

Password Required For Future

• To modify a gauge’s configuration.

• To update the software on a gauge.

meriLink uses the password on meriSense

Access

following actions:

• To modify the sensor’s configuration.

• To update the software on the sensor.

• To calibrate the sensor.

This action includes saving to or loading from a file.

Password Required For Future

, then meriLink will request a password for the

This action includes saving to or loading from file.

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If you choose to enable the

meriLink does not use a password since

does not

If you forget a password, contact Meriam to generate a

The recovery password is only valid during the day it is issued.

Passwords (continued)

meriLink requests a password

Access

modify a configuration, update software, or calibrate a device.

• Once meriLink accepts a password for one of those

• If you enter the password on one screen, meriLink

, then meriLink will request a password whenever you

actions, the device remains unlocked until it is

disconnected.

unlocks that device on its other screens as well.

Data Log Lite does not use a password

make changes.

Request a recovery password

Forgot the password for a device?

Password Required For Future

Data Log Lite

recovery password for you to unlock the device.

A recovery password disables the password until you turn it

back on. meriLink will prompt you to enter a new password.

Contact

Meriam.

Only valid during the day

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• With a check in the box, Calibration Enabled displays

This button clears your user calibration from the meriSense.

• Select the calibration reference units.

1. Click

.

User Calibration—For qualified personnel only

What does “Calibration Enabled” refer to?

the Live Reading with your current user calibration

applied.

• Without a check in the box, it displays Live Reading

without your user calibration.

Restore Factory Defaults

Choose Calibration Unit

• This does not affect or depend on the configuration units.

Begin button…Apply button

2. Select the point.

3. Apply reference pressure within the range shown.

4. Enter the reference value.

5. Save the point.

6. Repeat steps 2-5 until you are done.

7. Click the

Note: If you click the

the five boxes, an alert appears.

Begin

(You have to change at least one point.)

Apply button.

Back button with information in any of

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You can assign your own company designations to each

• Click to update meriGauge time and date with your

• Backlight – default setting is 1 Minute.

• Min/Max

You can review a summary of the configuration of the gauge

•

refers to saving new configuration data to an XML

Configuration for meriGauge plus

The Names field

meriGauge plus.

Sync PC time to Gauge

computer.

• The display and data logging use this time and date.

Timeouts

• Auto Off (Automatic Off) – default setting is Always On.

Display Functions: Enable or Disable

• Accuracy

• Tare

• Average

• Rate of Change

• Time & Temp

• Allow zero adjust (ø)

As Left/As Found Configuration Report

when it is first connected and the changes you made in the As

Found/As Left Report

Note: Depending on the speed of your computer, you

may have to wait for it to appear.

Open and Save / Read and Write Configurations

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Save

file format on your computer and Open refers to opening

configuration data that you saved on your computer.

• Read and Write refer to reading configuration data from a

meriGauge plus or writing to it.

for meriGauge plus.

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You can assign your own company designations to each

Select or deselect the engineering units to view on the

Users can define text and multiplier for two non-standard or

You can review a summary of the configuration of the sensor

•

refers to saving new configuration data to an XML

Configuration for meriSense

The Names field

meriGauge, asset number, naming scheme, and so on.

Enabled Units

meriGauge plus display.

Two User Defined Units

unsupported display units.

Note: multiplier × PSI = the displayed value.

As Left/As Found Configuration Report

when it is first connected and the changes you made in the As

Found/As Left Report

Note: Depending on the speed of your computer, you

may have to wait for it to appear.

for meriSense.

Open and Save / Read and Write Configurations

Save

file format on your computer and Open refers to opening

configuration data that you saved on your computer.

• Read and Write refer to reading configuration data from a

meriGauge plus or writing to it.

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The Preview window displays the first 10 samples so you can

Preview the data log

Preview window

confirm the data to save. If you have fewer than 10, it displays

all of your samples.

Status, pressure, and temperature

The Status

• The  symbol corresponds to readings that are within the

calibrated range.

• The  and  symbols correspond to the flashing red

backlight on the meriGauge plus and indicate an error

condition. The  symbol indicates readable data. The 

symbol indicates dashes and no readable data.

The Pressure

The pressure indicates the reading at each 15-second interval

in the data set.

The Temperature

The temperature indicates approximate ambient temperature

at each 15-second interval in the data set.

Note: See the figure below as an example of what the

preview window may look like.

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The

button in

saves the data to a

Use

(or other spreadsheet or database programs) to

Data log files

Save the log file

Save

Tab Separated Values (*.TSV) file format. Due to differences

in the use of commas, the TSV file format was selected.

Data Log Lite

Import the log file into Microsoft® Excel®

import the TSV file so you can see the formatted data log.

Directions for Excel 2010 (later versions are similar):

8. Open a new, blank workbook in Excel.

9. Click the

10. Click the

11. Click the

12. Navigate to find the TSV file that you saved.

13. Select the file and click the

14. Click the

15. Click the

16. Click the

Excel

Data tab.

From Text button.

Text Files (*.prn;*.txt;*.csv) arrow

and select

The

All Files (*.*).

Import button.

Text Import Wizard appears and guides you through

three steps.

Next button (in Step 1 of 3).

Next button (in Step 2 of 3).

Finish button (in Step 3 of 3) and the Import

Data window displays.

17. Click the

worksheet in cell $A$1.

OK button to place the data in the Existing

Note: You may use other spreadsheet or database

software to import TSV files. Some word processing

software can import the data but text editors (Notepad

is one example of a text editor.) may require extra effort

to format the data.

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Excel has a feature called

to show you

Data log files (continued)

Look for page breaks if you want to print

where the page breaks occur in the log file. Change the page

breaks, rows to repeat at the top, and other settings as

necessary so your printers do not waste paper.

Page Break Preview

Note: Other spreadsheet software offer similar features.

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Appendices

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Follow these steps to troubleshoot the meriGauge plus connection with

Troubleshooting Checklist

The words “No Sensor” display on the gauge

meriSense sensor when the message No Sensor appears:

1. Turn off the meriGauge plus gauge.

2. Remove the gauge from the sensor.

3. Re-attach the gauge to the sensor.

Note: The notch on the sensor must be positioned the same

direction as the gauge face for the sensor to lock in place. (You

may hear it click when it locks in place.)

Note: The locking pin prevents the gauge from accidentally

disconnecting from the sensor.

4. Turn on the meriGauge plus gauge.

Note: If the preceding steps don’t work, contact Meriam Sales:

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The meriGauge plus displays five (5) updates per second.

• The LCD displays six (6) digits.

Specifications

Display Specifications

Display rate

LCD screen

• The numerical display height is 17.8 mm (0.7 in.)

Dimensional Specifications

The meriGauge plus gauge with the meriSense smart sensor

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The meriGauge plus housing is made of these two types of

The meriSense is made from 300 series stainless steel.

This product is compliant with these European directives:

Material specifications

meriGauge plus housing

aluminum:

• A356 Aluminum.

• 6061 Aluminum.

meriSense

Hazardous Material and Recycling Compliance

Compliant with European Directives

Directive Description

RoHS
Directive
2011/65/EU

WEEE
2012/19/EU

Reduction of Hazardous Substances

Waste from Electrical and Electronic
Equipment

Note: The following marking indicates

that you must not discard this electrical /
electronic product in domestic household
waste.

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Contact

for more information:

Part numbers

Contact Sales about these part numbers

[e-mail]

+ 1 216 281 1100 or [phone].

Part
Numbers

Z9P273 USB Cable

Z9P1055 Protective Boot

Z9A1354 Hard carrying case

Z9A878 4-pack of batteries

Descriptions

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