The meriGauge® plus and meriSense
meriLink™ software
A meriSense™ smart sensor
The meriGauge plus system
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Introductory information
Notification Statements
Disclaimer
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misuses, therefore all persons involved in commissioning,
using, or maintaining this product must satisfy their self that
each intended application is acceptable.
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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
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................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
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................................................... 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 sales@meriam.com to purchase these parts and for more
information about the following part numbers:
+ 1 216 281 1100 or (800) 817-7849.
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.
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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 (
)
(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
meriLink.
The timeout for Automatic Shutoff is suspended
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logging sessions to prevent an accidental loss of
information.
• Auto Off is automatically re-instated after data logging is
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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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.
for meriGauge plus.
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.
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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
sales@meriam.com
+ 1 216 281 1100 or (800) 817-7849.
Part
Numbers
Z9P273 USB Cable
Z9P1055 Protective Boot
Z9A1354 Hard carrying case
Z9A878 4-pack of batteries
Descriptions
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