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PressureMAT™

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of PendoTECH.

The information in this User Guide is believed to be accurate and reliable for use and operation of the control system,
however, PendoTECH assumes no responsibility for the use of this product except for what is covered in the Limited
Warranty and Terms and Condition of Sale.

PressureMAT is a Trademark of PendoTECH

Used throughout this guide:

WARNING: “WARNING” is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause severe
personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored

Note: “Note” is used to notify the user of installation or operation information which is
important but not hazard related.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE THE CONTROL BOX.
CONTROL BOX ONLY TO BE OPENED BY PENDOTECH OR AUTHORIZED

WARNING: GOODS AND SOFTWARE ARE NOT DESIGNED, INTENDED OR
AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT OR MEDICAL DEVICES.
THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF
THE PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.

REPRESENTATIVE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
WARNING: POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD. UNLESS PROPERLY PANEL

MOUNTED, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT NEAR WATER OR IF YOU ARE
WET. DO NOT SUBMERGE THIS PRODUCT. USE ONLY IN A GROUNDED
ELECTRICAL OUTLET. UNLESS PROPERLY PANEL MOUNTED, UNPLUG
THE PRODUCT FROM THE OUTLET BEFORE CLEANING WITH ANY
LIQUIDS. INSTALL SECURELY ON A STABLE SURFACE. INSTALL IN A
LOCATION WHERE NO ONE CAN STEP ON OR TRIP OVER THE POWER
CORD AND WHERE THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE DAMAGED.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview of PendoTECH PressureMAT................................................................................4

1.1. Control System.........................................................................................................................4

1.2. Control System Details.............................................................................................................5

1.2.1. Hardware Details..................................................................................................................5

1.2.2. Specifications........................................................................................................................9

1.2.3. Software Details .................................................................................................................10

2. Using the System...................................................................................................................20

2.1. System Setup ..........................................................................................................................20

2.2. Using the System....................................................................................................................21

3. Cable Information..................................................................................................................22

3.1. Cable for Pressure Inputs........................................................................................................22

APPENDIX A: PRODUCT WARRANTY..................................................................................23

APPENDIX B: PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors..........................................................24

APPENDIX C: Data Collection to a PC via WinWedge Software..............................................25

APPENDIX D: Panel Mount of System.......................................................................................26

APPENDIX F: Pinch Valve Box Accessory (PDKT-PVE).........................................................28

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1. Overview of PendoTECH PressureMAT

The PressureMAT is a monitor, alarm, and transmitter system designed for use with Single Use
Pressure Sensors from PendoTECH. It is comprised of the control system box with user interface and
the connectors on the back panel where input and output components can be interfaced. If equipped,
the alarm output function includes a dry contact relay output. The transmitter function delivers an
analog 4 – 20 milliamp output signal corresponding to the pressure reading on the display. There are
numerous applications in biopharmaceutical production processes where the system can be used.

The four available models are as follows:

Model Number Number of

Inputs

PMAT1 1 2 1 Relay /1 Analog
PMAT2 2 4 2 Relays / 2 Analogs or 4 Relays
PMAT3 3 4 3 Analogs / 1 Relay (for all sensors)
PMAT4A 4 4 4 Analogs
PMAT4R 4 4 4 Relays

System Components Supplied:

• Control system

Number of

Outputs

Outputs

• Cable(s) for connection of pressure sensors to the control system

• Connectors for cable for each output

• 4 Screws for mounting hardware

• Power supply

• RS-232 cable for data output to a PC (if ordered with the system)

1.1. Control System

The control system with its user interface is used to display pressure readings, zero calibrate the
pressure sensor, and to access the program menus to edit the alarm high and low set point values and
other tasks.

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The process pressure is displayed on the LCD display for each input channel. High and low alarm
pressure set points are entered on the keypad for each channel and if the process pressure goes below
the low setting or above the high setting, the system will go into alarm state. The alarm function
includes activation of the dry contact relay output, a flashing “ALARM>” indication on LCD on the
same line as the pressure input channel in the alarm state, and an audible tone for 30 seconds. When
an alarm condition goes away, all indicators automatically go back to normal (unless the optional
alarm latching function is turned on which requires STOP to be pressure to clear the alarm). The
alarm functions are always active for all channels.

1.2. Control System Details

1.2.1. Hardware Details

There is no power switch so the system cannot be accidentally turned off. When the wall power
supply is connected to the system and plugged into a wall outlet, the system will turn ON. Instructions
to power down the system without unplugging are in Section 1.2.3. The Front and Back Panels details
are as shown:

FRONT PANEL:

LCD BACKLIT
DISPLAY

Note: If a pressure sensor is not connected or is disconnected during operation of the system,
the pressure will go to a value greater than 75psi/5.17 bar and an alarm condition will occur.
Associated relays will switch and the analog output will send 20mA.

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BACK PANEL CONFIGURATIONS:

Two Input Unit (if two relays for each channel, 4-20mA will be labeled OUTPUT RELAY):

Three Input Unit:

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Four Input Unit (4R shown, if 4A, OUTPUT RELAY is labeled OUTPUT 4-20mA):

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CLOSED

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CONNECTIONS:

The external connections to the back panel are as shown below.

1. POWER SUPPLY connected to the power inlet connector

2. The PRESSURE SENSOR INPUTS connected via the DB15 connector

3. The OUTPUT RELAY:
a. NORMALLY OPEN- wired to terminals S and T via supplied connector (will switch to

CLOSED position with alarm condition)

b. NORMALLY CLOSED- wired to terminals R and T via supplied connector (will

switch to OPEN position with alarm condition)

c. POWER REMOVED- OPEN (S and T position) is the condition for relay(s)

4. The 4-20mA ANALOG OUTPUTS are wired to terminals S and T via supplied connector as

shown.

External Cable Connections to Back Panel

To Power Inlet Connector

Wire here
for
Normally

Wire here
for
Normally
OPEN

___________________

Panel Connector

_____________________

To Pressure Sensor Inputs

(DB15)

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PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors*

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1.2.2.Specifications

Control System Component Specifications

Enclosure H x W x D: 7.86” x 4.47” x 2.25”

(19.96 x 11.35 x 5.72 cm)
Approx: 1.43 lbs. (0.65 kgs)
Material: ABS Plastic
Panel/wall mount optional
NEMA 4X front panel

Environmental Temperature: 0–55° C (32–132° F)

Humidity: 0–95% RH non-condensing, Shipping/Storage:
–20° to +85° C

(warm up to rated accuracy = 6 min.)
Keypad 8 button keypad with LEXAN® overlay
Display 8 line LCD backlit blue- psi as XX.X and bar as X.XX
Power Inlet 2.5 mm Circular Power Jack (center post positive)

12-24 Volts DC

4 Watts

(powered by supplied appropriate wall supply)
Pressure Sensor Inputs Configured for

(See Appendix B)

Connector on reusable cable: DB15
Relay Output Specifications for relay used for the alarm output:

• Normally OPEN or CLOSED via wiring

• 28 Volt AC/DC Maximum

• 1 amp closure, 2 amps maximum current

• 20 mS max turn on/off time

• Screw terminal connector

Analog Outputs (4-20 mA) Screw terminal connector

4-20mA Range: -10 to 75 psi (-0.689 bar to 5.171 bar)

Accuracy: 0.1% of full scale

Sourcing w/Maximum Load: 400 Ohms

Load Impedance: Zero Ohm minimum resistance,

20 mAmp maximum output (even if pressure exceeds 5.17

bar)
Regulatory Compliances CE Mark EN61326-1

FCC Part 15 Class B verified

FCC Part 68 5TUUSA-23969-DT-E
* See Appendix B for important information on this product
LEXAN® is a registered trademark of General Electric Company

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1.2.3. Software Details

The software interface consists of the keypad (shown below) and the 8 line LCD backlit
display. The program/firmware is stored in memory in the control system and cannot be edited
by users. Only settings in the software menus can be changed. The system does not store any
data.

There is no power switch so the system cannot be accidentally turned off. When the wall
power supply is connected to the system and plugged into a wall outlet, the welcome screen
will appear momentarily followed by 2 beeps then the HOME screen will appear.

Home Screen

When the system is powered on, the following HOME screen appears after the welcome screen
with pressures 1 through 4 shown depending on the model number
(with X.XX bar or XX.X psi as designated):

HOME Screen:

1 Pressure . . . . . . 0.0 psi

2 Pressure . . . . . . 0.0 psi

3 Pressure . . . . . . 0.0 psi

4 Pressure . . . . . . 0.0 psi

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Keypad

KEY

Function

HOME/START Dual Purpose:

1- Used to return to the HOME screen from the

program menus

2- Used to power on the system if turned off

STOP Used to reset alarms (if optional alarm is latching

turned On)

LEFT ARROW Dual Purpose:

1- Used when in the program menu to scroll

the cursor left

2- Zero pressure sensor of selected channel

when on the HOME screen

RIGHT ARROW Used when in the program menu to scroll the cursor

left

UP ARROW Three Purposes:

1- When on the HOME screen used to select

different input channels

2- In the program menus, used to select

different sub-menus

3- Within a program menu, used to change a

selected value

DOWN ARROW Three Purposes:

1- When on the HOME screen used to select

different input channels

2- In the program menus, used to select

different sub-menus

3- Within a program menu, used to change a

selected value

SELECT/PROG Used to enter the program menu for the selected

channel or for the selected menu

BACK Dual Purpose:

1- Used to return to the previous screen when

in a program menu

2- Can be pressed three times to access the

GLOBAL SETTINGS menu

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Navigation Between Pressure Sensor Input Channels

At the HOME screen, the UP/DOWN arrows are used to change the selected pressure input
channel.

Zero Calibration for Pressure Sensors

1. Select the desired input using the UP/DOWN buttons

2. With a pressure sensor connected to the system and EXPOSED ONLY TO

ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, press the LEFT ARROW button on the keypad

3. The display should read 0.0 psi / 0.00 bar

4. If 0.0 psi / 0.00 bar is not on the display, press the ZERO TARE button on the keypad

again

Note: a minus sign may appear on the display when it reads 0.0 psi / 0.00 bar; this is
normal as the pressure measured by the system may be a value such as -0.001 but
displayed as -0.0 psi / -0.00 bar.

Alarm Function

If any channel has an alarm, the alarm function includes:

a. A dry contact relay associated with that channel will switch (i.e., if wired as normally

CLOSED, it will OPEN)

b. The display screen will blink “ALARM>” on the channel with the alarm
c. An audible tone for 30 seconds during the present alarm (it is reset for a new alarm

condition)

When an alarm condition goes away, all indicators automatically go back to normal (unless the
optional alarm latching function is turned on). If a sensor is inadvertently not connected or
becomes accidentally disconnected during a process and stops monitoring pressure, there will
be a high pressure alarm notification that pressure is not being monitored.

Program Menu

To access the program menu for a pressure sensor, press the PROG key on the keypad with the
desired input channel selected. The program menu is mainly used for setting of the high and
low alarm set points and alarm detect delay. After pressing the PROG key, the following
screen appears with X indicating selected channel:

Channel X
> Input Viewing
Output Viewing
Input Programming
Output Programming

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At the program menu, the BACK button may be pressed to return to the HOME screen or
SELECT/PROG button pressed with the desired menu selected. The appearance and functions
of the menus are as follows:

Input Viewing

At this screen the UP/DOWN arrows are used to select what value is displayed on the HOME
screen. Press the SELECT/PROG button to select what value appears on the home screen for
the respective channel. The “*” appears next to the current selection for HOME screen
display. In most case this will remain as the Pressure value. The Service Time is the number
of hours the system has been in service. Pressing the SELECT/PROG button will confirm a
change- UNTIL THIS IS DONE, A SETTING CHANGE IS NOT CONFIRMED. Pressing
the HOME or BACK button before confirming a setting change with the SELECT/PROG
button will escape from that program menu without saving changes made before confirming
the entry.

Channel X Input Viewing
> * Pressure 0.0 psi
Service Time XXXX hrs

[SELECT] home display value

Output Viewing

At this screen the UP/DOWN arrows are used to select what value is displayed on the HOME
screen. Press the SELECT/PROG button to select what value appears on the home screen on
the line under the respective channel. The “*” appears next to the current selection for HOME
screen display. The SP Signal is the milliamp output corresponding to the pressure reading.
Name which by default is blank can be programmed in the in the output programming menu.
Pressing the SELECT/PROG button will confirm a change- UNTIL THIS IS DONE, A
SETTING CHANGE IS NOT CONFIRMED. Pressing the HOME or BACK button before
confirming a setting change with the SELECT/PROG button will escape from that program
menu without saving changes made before confirming the entry.

Channel X Output Viewing
SP Signal 20.000 mA
> * Name

[SELECT] home display value

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Input Programming

At this screen the UP/DOWN arrows are used to select what function to program. Press the
SELECT/PROG button to program the function. The setting or digit of a setting that can be
changed with the UP/DOWN arrows blinks. If there is more than one digit in a setting, use the
RIGHT/LEFT arrows to scroll within the possible digit locations within a setting. Pressing the
SELECT/PROG button will confirm a change- UNTIL THIS IS DONE, A SETTING
CHANGE IS NOT CONFIRMED. Pressing the HOME or BACK button before confirming a
setting change with the SELECT/PROG button will escape from that program menu without
saving changes made before confirming the entry.

Channel X Input Programming
> Low Alarm 0.00 bar
High Alarm 0.00 bar
Alarm Valid 000 sec
Comm Port Off
Time Alarm 0000 hrs

[SELECT] home display value

After 30 seconds of inactivity in the program menu, the selected setting to change stops
blinking and the value before the setting was selected is restored.

Changing the Low Pressure Alarm Point- Press the SELECT/PROG with Low Alarm selected

Use the RIGHT ARROW button on the keypad until you get to the digit that you want to
change. Use the DOWN ARROW/UP ARROW buttons on the keypad to change the values.
Note the location of the minus sign is the furthest to the left and the easiest way to access this
is by scrolling to the right until the cursor appears on the far left. To change a digit from a
numerical value to zero, change the value to a zero. When the correct value has been selected,
press the SELECT/PROG button and the value will be confirmed. To escape from this menu
without changing the value, press the BACK button and the main channel menu will appear.

Changing the High Pressure Alarm Point- Press the SELECT/PROG with High Alarm selected

Use the RIGHT ARROW button on the keypad until you get to the digit that you want to
change. Use the DOWN ARROW/UP ARROW buttons on the keypad to change the values.
Note the location of the minus sign is the furthest to the left and the easiest way to access this
is by scrolling to the right until the cursor appears on the far left. To change a digit from a
numerical value to zero, change the value to a zero. When the correct value has been selected,
press the SELECT/PROG button and the value will be confirmed. To escape from this menu
without changing the value, press the BACK button and the main channel menu will appear.

Note: If the High or Low Pressure Alarm Points are set to 0.00 then there will be no
alarm setting and an alarm will only occur if a sensor is disconnected

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Alarm Valid- This value is set to a default of 2 seconds. This is the amount of time an alarm
condition must be present for an actual alarm to occur. In certain processes with rapidly
changing pressures, this value can be changed to prevent undesired false alarms. Press the
SELECT/PROG with Alarm Valid selected.

Use the RIGHT ARROW button on the keypad until you get to the digit that you want to
change. Use the DOWN ARROW/UP ARROW buttons on the keypad to change the values.
To change a digit from a numerical value to zero, change the value to a zero. When the correct
value has been selected, press the SELECT/PROG button and the value will be confirmed. To
escape from this menu without changing the value, press the BACK button and the main
channel menu will appear.

Comm Port- Indicates data output function. There are several settings but the only active
settings are Off and Serial Report (Sio Report). If Off is selected, no data for the selected
channel is sent out the Serial Port. If Sio Report is selected, data is sent out the Serial RS232
port at the frequency programmed in the Global Settings Menu (contact PendoTECH for more
details on data collection from the PressureMAT). Press the SELECT/PROG with Comm Port
selected.

Use the DOWN ARROW/UP ARROW buttons on the keypad to change the settings. When
the correct setting has been selected, press the SELECT/PROG button and the value will be
confirmed. To escape from this menu without changing the value, press the BACK button and
the main channel menu will appear.

Note: See Appendix C on Data Collection to a PC

Time Alarm- This value is set to a default of 000 hours. This can be set to trigger an alarm in
a set period of time and most likely will remain at 000 hours which indicates it is not active.
Press the SELECT/PROG with Alarm Valid selected.

Use the RIGHT ARROW button on the keypad until you get to the digit that you want to
change. Use the DOWN ARROW/UP ARROW buttons on the keypad to change the values.
To change a digit from a numerical value to zero, change the value to a zero. When the correct
value has been selected, press the SELECT/PROG button and the value will be confirmed. To
escape from this menu without changing the value, press the BACK button and the main
channel menu will appear.

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Output Programming

At this screen the UP/DOWN arrows are used to select what function to program. The only
function active is the Name. The Port Type can be selected and changed but no changes will
be confirmed and will revert to the default setting.

Channel X Output Programming
Port Type Out 0-20mA
> Name

Press the SELECT/PROG button to program a name that appears on the line under the line
where the pressure value is displayed for the selected channel (if Name is selected on the
Output Viewing menu). A wide range of alpha-numeric digits can be selected. Use the
RIGHT ARROW button on the keypad until you get to the digit that you want to change. Use
the DOWN ARROW/UP ARROW buttons on the keypad to change the values. The “*”
character indicates a space. Pressing the SELECT/PROG button will confirm a change­UNTIL THIS IS DONE, A SETTING CHANGE IS NOT CONFIRMED. Pressing the HOME
or BACK button before confirming a setting change with the SELECT/PROG button will
escape from that program menu without saving changes made before confirming the entry.

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Global Settings Menu

The Global Settings menu can be used to program settings for the system that impacts all
channels or turn ON or OFF features or view system information. To access the Global
Settings menu press the BACK button three times in rapid succession. The following screen
appears:

GLOBAL SETTINGS
> Information
System Power
Control Service
Communication
Date and Time

At this screen the UP/DOWN arrows are used to select the Global Setting. HOME/START
can be pressed at any time to return to the HOME screen.

Information

If SELECT/PROG button pressed, system information including firmware version is displayed.
Press the BACK button to return to the main menu.

System Power

If SELECT/PROG button pressed, the system power is removed. Press the HOME/START to
restore power.

Control Service

If SELECT/PROG button pressed, the following sub-menu appears with the following default
settings:

CONTROL SERVICE
> Alarm Latch Off
Backlight High
Audio Beep On
Keypad Secure Off

At this screen the UP/DOWN arrows are used to select the Control Service setting.

Alarm Latch

If turned on, alarm conditions will remain after an alarm state occurred but is no longer
present until the STOP button is pressed

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Backlight

Can be set to High, Medium or Low

Audio Beep

Can be turned Off.

Keypad Secure

If turned On, the function to zero the sensor with the left arrow is disabled.

Communications

Displays setting not used in the unit at the present time. DO NOT CHANGE SETTINGS

Date and Time

If SELECT/PROG button pressed, the following sub-menu appears:

DATE and TIME
> Date-Time DDMMMYY HH:MM:SS
Next Report DDMMMYY HH:MM:SS
Report Start DDMMMYY HH:MM:SS
Report Rate 000 hrs
Daylight Save Off

This menu is used mainly for controlling data output to a PC.

Note: See Appendix C on Data Collection to a PC

At this screen the UP/DOWN arrows are used to select the setting.

Date-Time

Used to set the current time. Use the RIGHT/LEFT ARROW button on the keypad
until you get to the digit that you want to change. Use the DOWN ARROW/UP
ARROW buttons on the keypad to change the values. To change a digit from a
numerical value to zero, change the value to a zero. When the correct value has been
selected, press the SELECT/PROG button and the value will be confirmed. To escape
from this menu without changing the value, press the BACK button and the main
channel menu will appear.

Next Report

Indicates the next data report time. A report of the current system data is sent out the
serial port with the RS232 protocol and can be captured into a PC program or other
device.

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Report Start

Report start is used to set time of the next data report. Use the RIGHT/LEFT ARROW
button on the keypad until you get to the digit that you want to change. Use the
DOWN ARROW/UP ARROW buttons on the keypad to change the values. To change
a digit from a numerical value to zero, change the value to a zero. When the correct
value has been selected, press the SELECT/PROG button and the value will be
confirmed. To escape from this menu without changing the value, press the BACK
button and the main channel menu will appear. The report start time must be set later
than the current time for data output to commence.

Report Rate

Report rate is used to set the frequency of data report. The frequency (sec, min, hours,
days or months may be selected). Use the RIGHT/LEFT ARROW button on the
keypad until you get to the digit that you want to change. Use the DOWN
ARROW/UP ARROW buttons on the keypad to change the values. To change a digit
from a numerical value to zero, change the value to a zero. When the correct value has
been selected, press the SELECT/PROG button and the value will be confirmed. To
escape from this menu without changing the value, press the BACK button and the
main channel menu will appear.

Daylight Save

Since the clock is used only to generate data reports that can be time stamped by the
receiving device, it is recommended to keep this in the Off selection.

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2. Using the System

2.1. System Setup

1. Connect the pressure sensor cables to the back panel. If a pressure sensor is not connected

when power is supplied to the system, the pressure will go to a value greater than 5.3 bar and
an high pressure alarm condition will occur on the respective channel(s). If a sensor is
inadvertently disconnected during a process and stops monitoring pressure, there will be an
alarm notification. The associated relay will switch and the analog output will send 20mA.

2. Connect the analog and relay outputs, if required as shown in Section 1.2.1

3. Connect the pressure sensor(s) to the cable(s) connected to the system.

4. Connect system to appropriate power source.

Note: If a pressure sensor is not connected when power is supplied to the system, the
pressure will go to a value greater than 75 psi / 5.17 bar and a high pressure alarm condition
will occur on the respective channel(s) and the relay will switch to the alarm position and the
analog output will send 20mA. If a sensor is inadvertently disconnected during a process and
stops monitoring pressure, there will be an alarm notification. Also, a new sensor that has
not been zero-calibrated can bypass an alarm set-point triggering an alarm condition.

5. Using the instructions from the previous section 1.2.3 and while the sensor(s) is at atmospheric

pressure, zero calibrate the sensor(s) being used (if not reading 0.0 psi / 0.00 bar when
installed) by pressing the LEFT ARROW button with the proper channel selected.

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2.2. Using the System

1. Using the instructions from the previous section 1.2.3, set the appropriate high and low alarm

pressure settings for each channel. These are the set-points that will trigger an alarm condition.
High and low pressure settings are entered on the key pad and if the process pressure goes
below the low setting or above the high setting, the system will go into alarm state. The alarm
function includes:

a. The alarm function includes activation of the dry contact relay output, a flashing

“ALARM>” indication on LCD on the same line as the pressure input channel in the
alarm state,

b. An audible tone for 30 seconds,
c. The associated relay will switch

When an alarm condition goes away, all indicators automatically go back to normal (unless the
optional alarm latching function is turned on which requires the STOP button to be pressed to
clear the alarms). If the alarm settings are set to 0.00, then no alarm conditions are monitored,
however, if a sensor is disconnected, an alarm will still occur.

2. If a pressure sensor is not connected or disconnected during operation of the system, the

pressure will go to a value greater than 77 psi / 5.3 bar and an alarm condition will occur. If a
sensor becomes accidentally disconnected during a process and stops monitoring pressure,
there will be a high pressure alarm notification (and a 20mA signal will be transmitted from the
analog output).

3. The HOME screen will display pressure from the sensors that are connected.

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3. Cable Information

3.1. Cable for Pressure Inputs

12 feet (3.7 m) in length with a 4 pin connector to connect a pressure sensor on one end
and a male DB 15connector to connect to the control system on the other end
(DB15 connector connected to PendoTECH Part Number PDKT-650-000)

Wiring:

DB15 Pins: 2: WHITE 7: GREEN 9: RED 12: BLACK

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APPENDIX A: PRODUCT WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY: Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, Seller warrants that the Software will
execute the programming instructions provided by Seller, and that the Goods manufactured by Seller will be
free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service until the expiration of the earlier of
twelve (12) months from the date of initial installation or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment by
Seller. Expendable items are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
and service for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of shipment by Seller. Products purchased by Seller
from a third party for resale to Buyer (“Resale Products”) shall carry only the warranty extended by the original
manufacturer. Buyer agrees that Seller has no liability for Resale Products beyond making a reasonable
commercial effort to arrange for procurement and shipping of the Resale Products. If, within thirty (30) days
after Buyer’s discovery of any warranty defects during the applicable warranty period, Buyer notifies Seller
thereof in writing, Seller shall, at its option and as Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy hereunder, promptly
correct any errors that are found by Seller to exist in the Software, or repair or replace F.O.B. point of
manufacture, that portion of the Goods or Software found by Seller to be defective. All replacements or repairs
necessitated by inadequate preventive maintenance, or by normal wear and usage, or by fault of Buyer, or by
unsuitable power sources or by attack or deterioration under unsuitable environmental conditions, or by abuse,
accident, alteration, misuse, improper installation, modification, repair, storage or handling, or any other cause
not the fault of Seller are not covered by this limited warranty, and shall be at Buyer’s expense. Seller shall not
be obligated to pay any costs or charges incurred by Buyer or any other party except as may be agreed upon in
writing in advance by an authorized Seller representative. All costs of dismantling, reinstallation and freight and
the time and expenses of Seller’s personnel for site travel and diagnosis under this warranty clause shall be
borne by Buyer unless accepted in writing by Seller. Failure by Buyer to give such written notice of defects
within the applicable time period shall be deemed an absolute and unconditional waiver of Buyer’s claim for
such defects. Goods repaired and parts replaced during the warranty period shall be in warranty for the
remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. This limited warranty is the
only warranty made by Seller and can be amended only in a writing signed by an authorized representative of
Seller. Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Agreement, there are no representations or warranties of
any kind, express or implied, as to merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, or any other matter with
respect to any of the goods or software.

LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND LIABILITY: SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY
DELAY IN PERFORMANCE. THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY
HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR, CORRECTION OR REPLACEMENT UNDER THE LIMITED
WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION
(WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, INFRINGEMENT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OTHER TORT OR
OTHERWISE), SHALL SELLER’S LIABILITY TO BUYER AND/OR ITS CUSTOMERS EXCEED THE PRICE
TO BUYER OF THE SPECIFIC GOODS MANUFACTURED BY SELLER GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR
CAUSE OF ACTION. BUYER AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER’S LIABILITY TO BUYER
AND/OR ITS CUSTOMERS EXTEND TO INCLUDE INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES. THE TERM “CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES” SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO,
LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF REVENUE AND COST OF CAPITAL.

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APPENDIX B: PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors

PendoTECH’s Single Use Pressure Sensors are a low-cost solution for use with tubing and bioprocess
containers and are compatible with both gamma and ETO sterilization. They can be integrated for
pressure measurement and control. The sensors are designed for use with products offered by
PendoTECH. Other sensor monitors must be tested for compatibility and PendoTECH assumes no
responsibility of compatibility of performance with other instruments.

WARNING: EACH PROSPECTIVE USER MUST TEST THE SENSOR FOR ITS
PROPOSED APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ITS SUITABILITY FOR THE PURPOSE
INTENDED PRIOR TO INCORPORATING THE SENSOR TO ANY PROCESS OR
APPLICATION. THE SENSORS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS COMPONENTS IN
LIFE SUPPORT. THE SENSORS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN
WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.

- THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR USE ABOVE 75 PSI (5.2 BAR)

- THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR STEAM STERILIZATION

The millivolt output of the sensors becomes non-linear above 22 psi (1.5 bar) and the PressureMAT
system offered by PendoTECH uses a polynomial equation to give the best accuracy in the range from
22 to 75 psi.

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APPENDIX C: Data Collection to a PC via WinWedge Software

The PressureMAT has RS232 serial data output to a PC and we recommend the following software to
streamline data collection to Excel:

Winwedge Standard Edition available at: http://www.taltech.com/products/winwedge.html

Instructions

1. Connect the data output cable to the serial port on the back panel of the PressureMAT

2. Connect to your PC via serial port or to a USB port via adapter cable.

3. In the Global Settings menu, set the clock in the PressureMAT and set next report time after the
current time and set report frequency

4. Install WinWedge software

5. Open WinWedge file attached called PressureMAT4.sw3 (this file is available from PendoTECH)

6. Select port / settings and select the COM port (if not sure of COM port number, Open PC Control
Panel and select System/Hardware/Device Manager/Ports and the COM port number should be
evident)

7. Select File/Save in Winwedge

8. In WinWedge, select Activate/Test mode and pressure data should appear in the table

9. Close the WinWedge window

10. Select Activate Normal Mode but in the future open the PressureMAT4.sw3 file by double­clicking (this file is available from PendoTECH)

11. Using the Input Programming menu in the PressureMAT, select the Comm Port setting in all
channels of data to be collect to Sio Reports

12. Open the PressureMAT4.xls Excel spreadsheet (this file is available from PendoTECH)
and Enable Macros if asked

13. In cell D1, select the same COM port as selected in WinWedge and data should appear at the freq
set in the PressureMAT. Cell D2 can be used to change the frequency of readings recorded in Excel
coming from the PressureMAT.

14. The Excel spreadsheet can be saved as a different file name so it is suggested that a master copy is
kept and use "Save As" for new projects.

For collection to software besides Excel- The data from each channel is output and the pressure
reading is the 6th field in each row. At the beginning of each report, there is a triangle turned on its
side then a heart. At the end there is a triangle turned on its side then a smiling face:

••AZ,00000.01,1, 0.00, 0.00,- 0.1 ,- 0.1 ,00026,X,X,X,X,X,F0
AZ,00000.03,1, 0.00, 0.00, 0.0 , 0.0 ,00010,X,X,X,X,X,11
AZ,00000.05,1, 0.00, 0.00,- 0.0 ,- 0.0 ,00010,X,X,X,X,X,F5
AZ,00000.07,1, 0.00, 0.00,- 0.0 ,- 0.0 ,00010,X,X,X,X,X,F3 ••

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APPENDIX D: Panel Mount of System

PressureMAT

All dimensions in inches, +/- 0.015

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APPENDIX E: EC Declaration of Conformity

EC Declaration of Conformity

The undersigned, representing the following supplier:
PendoTECH

66 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08542 USA

Here with declare that the Information technology equipment devices for

measurement, monitoring, controlling and
communicating for commercial and light industrial
application

Product Identification (brand models)

are in conformity with the provisions of the following EC Directive(s) when installed in accordance with the
instructions contained in supplied product documentation:

89/336/EEC EMC Directive as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
73/23/EEC Low voltage Directive as amended by 93/68/EEC

and the standards and/or technical specifications for EN 61326: 2002, based on IEC 61326: 1997 with
Amendment 1: 1998, and Amendment 2: 2000, International EMI and EMC standards family applied and
referenced as follows:

IEC 61000-4-2: 1995, IEC 61000-4-3: 1995, IEC 61000-4-4: 1995, IEC 61000-4-5: 1995, IEC 61000-4-6:1996,
IEC 61000-4-8: 1993, IEC 61000-4-11: 1994, IEC 61000-3-2: 2000, IEC 61000-3-3: 1994 CISPR 22: 1997,
CISPR 11: 1990, all inclusive.

Year of CE Marking 2008

Supplier:

Signature On file
Name: James Furey
Position: General Manager
Date: 11-Mar-2008

PressureMAT Monitor, Alarm and Transmitter
(PMAT1, PMAT2, PMAT3, PMAT4A, PMAT4R) with
PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors

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APPENDIX F: Pinch Valve Box Accessory (PDKT-PVE)

Overview
One to four pinch valves can be in each device. The cable to the associated PressureMAT relays must
be wired the normally OPEN configuration (wired to S and T as shown in Section 1.2.1). The valves
are normally closed and when there is NO POWER to the valve box or to the PressureMAT, the valves
will be closed. When power is supplied to the valve box (the green LED will illuminates when power
is supplied to the valve box). When there is an alarm condition on the PressureMAT, the
PressureMAT relay will close and the valve will open. Each valve is in the following configuration
relative to the alarm signal on the PressureMAT System.

PressureMAT

Condition

No Alarm Signal
Alarm Signal

Note: When the power supply is removed from the power inlet connector or the power
supply is unplugged from the wall, the valve will be in the “No Alarm Signal” position
independent of PressureMAT condition.

Device
Component

Enclosure Material: ABS Plastic, top and bottom pieces of box sealed with gasket seal rated

to IP66. Note: Hole where is valve is mounted is not water tight.
Pinch
Valves
Relay
Signal
Input

Power Input - 24 Volts DC

- BioChem Valve Series 100P (http://www.bio-chemvalve.com/Pinch_Valves.pdf )

- Pinch valve catalog number set for specific size tubing and noted on device

Connexal PN 6282-2SG-3XX supplied with mating connector and 12 foot cable

with two wire leads for connection to PressureMAT. Connexal pin 1 power (plus,

pin with raised dot) for connection to PressureMAT pin “S”; Connexal pin 2 (minus)

connected to PressureMAT pin “T”.

- 0.5 amp max per valve

WARNING- THE PINCH VALVE WILL CLOSE WHEN THE ALARM SIGNAL IS REMOVED FROM
THE VALVE. MAKE SURE NO FINGERS OR OBJECTS EXCEPT TUBING ARE INSERTED
INTO THE PINCH VALVE WHEN THE VALVE CLOSES.

WARNING: IF A PRESSURE SENSOR IS NOT CONNECTED WHEN POWER IS SUPPLIED TO
THE SYSTEM, THE PRESSURE WILL GO TO A VALUE GREATER THAN 77 PSI / 5.3 BAR AND
A HIGH PRESSURE ALARM CONDITION WILL OCCUR ON THE RESPECTIVE CHANNEL(S)
AND THE RELAY WILL SWITCH TO THE ALARM SIGNAL. IF A SENSOR IS INADVERTENTLY
DISCONNECTED DURING A PROCESS AND STOPS MONITORING PRESSURE, THERE WILL
BE AN ALARM SIGNAL. ALSO, A NEW SENSOR THAT HAS NOT BEEN ZERO-CALIBRATED
CAN BYPASS AN ALARM SET-POINT TRIGGERING AN ALARM SIGNAL.

Position
LED
(AMBER)

Normally
Closed
Pinch Valve

OFF CLOSED
ON OPEN

Specifications

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