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USER'S GUIDE
Vaisala Multiparameter Transmitter
DPT145 for SF6
Gas
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PUBLISHED BY
Vaisala Oyj
Street address: Vanha Nurmijärventie 21, FI-01670 Vantaa, Finland
Mailing address: P.O. Box 26, FI-00421 Helsinki, Finland
Phone: +358 9 8949 1
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customers or end users. All legally binding obligations and agreements are included
exclusively in the applicable supply contract or the General Conditions of Sale and
General Conditions of Service of Vaisala.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................ 7
About This Manual ................................................................... 7
Contents of This Manual ....................................................... 7
Version Information ............................................................... 8
Related Manuals ................................................................... 8
Documentation Conventions ................................................. 8
Safety ......................................................................................... 9
ESD Protection .................................................................... 10
Recycling ................................................................................ 10
Regulatory Compliances ....................................................... 11
Patent Notice .......................................................................... 11
Trademarks ............................................................................. 11
Software License .................................................................... 12
Warranty .................................................................................. 12
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................ 13
Introduction to DPT145 .......................................................... 13
Basic Features and Options .................................................. 14
Transmitter Parts .................................................................... 15
Weather Shield ....................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 3
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................... 17
Measurement Needs of SF6 Insulation ................................. 17
Sensor Technology ................................................................ 18
MPS1 Multiparameter Sensor ............................................. 18
DRYCAP® Technology ....................................................... 18
Auto-Calibration ............................................................. 19
Sensor Purge ................................................................. 19
BAROCAP® Technology .................................................... 19
DPT145 Start-up Sequence ................................................... 20
CHAPTER 4
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 21
Transmitter Configuration Before Installation .................... 21
Selecting the Location ........................................................... 22
Warning – Read Before Installation ...................................... 23
Installation Without Weather Shield ..................................... 24
Installation With Weather Shield .......................................... 25
Wiring ...................................................................................... 28
Standard Wiring .................................................................. 28
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Alternate Wiring for Power Supply ...................................... 29
Stabilization of Dewpoint Reading After Installation .......... 29
CHAPTER 5
OPERATION ................................................................................................. 30
Transmitter Start-Up ............................................................... 30
Serial Communication ............................................................ 31
Connecting to the Serial Interface ....................................... 31
Installing the Driver for the USB Service Cable ............. 31
Terminal Application Settings .............................................. 32
List of Serial Commands ....................................................... 33
Device Information ................................................................. 34
Show Device Information..................................................... 34
Show Currently Active Errors .............................................. 35
Show Command List ........................................................... 35
Show Firmware Version ...................................................... 36
Show Serial Number ............................................................ 36
Serial Line Output Commands .............................................. 36
Start Measurement Output .................................................. 36
Stop Measurement Output .................................................. 36
Set Output Interval ............................................................... 37
Output a Reading Once ....................................................... 37
Configuring Measurement Parameters ................................ 38
Set Mixing Ratio .................................................................. 38
Set Molar Weight of Other Gas ........................................... 38
Set Pressure Normalization Temperature ........................... 38
Set Measurement Output Format ........................................ 39
Select Unit ........................................................................... 41
Configuring Serial Line Operation ........................................ 41
Set Serial Line Operating Mode .......................................... 41
Set Serial Line Settings ....................................................... 42
Set Transmitter Address ...................................................... 42
Set Serial Line Response Time ........................................... 43
Other Commands.................................................................... 43
Opening the Transmitter in POLL Mode.............................. 43
Closing the Connection to a Transmitter in POLL Mode ..... 44
Show Transmitter Uptime .................................................... 44
Reset Transmitter ................................................................ 44
Restore Factory Settings ..................................................... 44
Modbus Communication ........................................................ 45
Addressing with Modbus Protocol ....................................... 45
Accessing Serial Port Command Interface from
Modbus Mode ................................................................. 45
Configuration Commands Related to Modbus ............... 46
CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 47
Periodic Maintenance ............................................................. 47
Cleaning .............................................................................. 47
Calibration and Adjustment ................................................. 47
Field Check Using an MI70 Indicator .................................. 47
Repair Maintenance ................................................................ 49
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TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 50
Solving Typical Problems...................................................... 50
Error Messages ...................................................................... 51
Unknown Serial Settings ....................................................... 52
Technical Support .................................................................. 52
Product Returns ..................................................................... 53
CHAPTER 8
TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................... 54
Specifications ......................................................................... 54
Spare Parts and Accessories ................................................ 57
Dimensions in mm ................................................................. 57
APPENDIX A
MODBUS REFERENCE ............................................................................... 60
Default Communication Settings .......................................... 60
Supported Modbus Functions .............................................. 60
Modbus Register Map ............................................................ 61
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List of Figures
Figure 1 DPT145 with DILO DN20 Adapter ............................................ 14
Figure 2 DPT145 Transmitter Parts and Adapters ................................. 15
Figure 3 Weather Shield ......................................................................... 16
Figure 4 MPS1 Sensor ............................................................................ 18
Figure 4 DPT145 Startup Sequence ....................................................... 20
Figure 5 DPT145 Configuration with the MI70 Indicator ......................... 21
Figure 6 Indoor Installation in a Circuit Breaker ..................................... 22
Figure 7 Wiring Non-Isolated RS-485 ..................................................... 28
Figure 8 Wiring Power Supply Using Port I ............................................ 29
Figure 9 PuTTY Terminal Application ..................................................... 33
Figure 10 Comparing Dewpoint Readings on MI70 .................................. 48
Figure 11 DPT145 Dewpoint Measurement Accuracy ............................. 55
Figure 12 DPT145 with DILO DN20 Adapter ............................................ 57
Figure 13 DPT145 with DILO DN8 Adapter .............................................. 58
Figure 14 DPT145 with ABB Malmkvist Adapter ...................................... 58
Figure 15 DPT145 with Alstom G1/2" Adapter ......................................... 59
Figure 16 DPT145 with DILO DN20 Adapter and Weather Shield ........... 59
List of Tables
Table 1 Manual Revisions ....................................................................... 8
Table 2 Related Manuals ......................................................................... 8
Table 3 Output Parameters of DPT145 ................................................. 13
Table 4 Default Serial Interface Settings ............................................... 32
Table 5 List of Serial Commands .......................................................... 33
Table 6 FORM Command Parameters .................................................. 40
Table 7 FORM Command Modifiers ...................................................... 40
Table 8 Selection of Output Modes ....................................................... 41
Table 9 Configuration commands for Modbus RTU .............................. 46
Table 10 Troubleshooting Table .............................................................. 50
Table 11 Error Messages ........................................................................ 51
Table 12 Measured Parameters .............................................................. 54
Table 13 Calculated Parameters ............................................................. 54
Table 14 Performance ............................................................................. 54
Table 15 Operating Environment ............................................................. 55
Table 16 Outputs ..................................................................................... 55
Table 17 General ..................................................................................... 56
Table 18 DPT145 Spare Parts and Accessories ..................................... 57
Table 19 Default Communication Settings .............................................. 60
Table 20 Supported Function Codes ....................................................... 60
Table 21 Modbus Register Map ............................................................. 61
Table 22 Device Identification Objects .................................................... 62
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter provides general notes for the manual and the DPT145.
About This Manual
This manual provides information for installing, operating, and
maintaining Vaisala Multiparameter Transmitter DPT145 for SF6 Gas.
Contents of This Manual
This manual consists of the following chapters:
- Chapter 1, General Information, provides general notes for the manual
and the DPT145
- Chapter 2, Product Overview, introduces the features, advantages, and
the product nomenclature.
- Chapter 3, Functional Description, describes the primary application
and the sensor technology of DPT145.
- Chapter 4, Installation, provides you with information that is intended
to help you install the DPT145.
- Chapter 5, Operation, contains information that is needed to operate
the DPT145.
- Chapter 6, Maintenance, provides information that is needed in basic
maintenance of the DPT145.
- Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, describes common problems, their
probable causes and remedies, and provides contact information for
technical support.
- Chapter 8, Technical Data, provides the technical data of the DPT145.
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Manual Code
Description
M211371EN-C
This manual. Added a minimum baud rate
shipment.
M211371EN-C
Previous version.
Manual Code
Manual Name
M211369EN
DPT145 Quick Guide
Version Information
Table 1 Manual Revisions
requirement when using the Modbus protocol.
Added a packing recommendation for return
Related Manuals
Table 2 Related Manuals
Documentation Conventions
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Throughout the manual, important safety considerations are highlighted
as follows:
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions very carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even
death.
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and follow
instructions carefully at this point, the product could be damaged or
important data could be lost.
Note highlights important information on using the product.
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Ground the product and verify outdoor installation grounding
periodically to minimize shock hazard.
Do not
or lead to malfunction.
Do not drop or hit the transmitter. The sensor is fragile and may break
from a sudden shock.
When transporting the transmitter, use the original shipping box
Vaisala.
Do not open the connection between the adapter and the transmitter.
They are connected at the factory, and the connection should remain
unopened to guarantee tightness.
Use tools only on the nut of the adapter, where the transport p
cap is connected.
Keep the transmitter dry and clean.
Do not remove the yellow transport protection cap before you are ready
to install the transmitter. Uncapped transmitters will absorb moisture
which will affect the dewpoint measurement.
Connect the transmitter directly to the main SF
a sampling line.
After installation, the transmitter will have a small amount of moisture
inside it. In still, dry gas it takes a long time until vapor pressure inside
the measurement cell reaches equilibrium with the main gas tank. It is not
unusual for the stabilization
after installation.
Safety
The DPT145 transmitter delivered to you has been tested for safety and
approved as shipped from the factory. Note the following precautions:
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
modify the unit. Improper modification can damage the product
from
rotection
NOTE
of the dewpoint reading to take several days
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gas volume, not behind
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ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to
electronic circuits. Vaisala products are adequately protected against
ESD for their intended use. It is possible to damage the product,
however, by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching,
removing, or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.
To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages yourself:
- Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and
protected ESD workbench.
- When an ESD workbench is not available, ground yourself to the
equipment chassis with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord.
- If you are unable to take either of the above precautions, touch a
conductive part of the equipment chassis with your other hand before
touching ESD sensitive components.
- Always hold component boards by the edges and avoid touching the
component contacts.
Recycling
Recycle all applicable material.
Dispose of the unit according to statutory regulations. Do not dispose of
with regular household refuse.
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Regulatory Compliances
The Vaisala Multiparameter Transmitter DPT145 for SF6 Gas is in
conformity with the provisions of the following EU directive(s):
- EMC-Directive
Conformity is shown by compliance with the following standards:
- EN 61326-1: Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – EMC requirements – for use in industrial locations.
- EN 550022: Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance
characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement.
Patent Notice
The Vaisala Multiparameter Transmitter DPT145 for SF6 Gas is
protected by, for example, the following patents and their corresponding
national rights:
Finnish patent 98861, French patent 6650303, German patent 69418174,
Japanese patent 3585973, UK patent 0665303, and U.S. patent 5607564.
Trademarks
BAROCAP® and DRYCAP® are registered trademarks of Vaisala Oyj.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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Software License
This product contains software developed by Vaisala. Use of the software
is governed by license terms and conditions included in the applicable
supply contract or, in the absence of separate license terms and
conditions, by the General License Conditions of Vaisala Group.
Warranty
Visit our Internet pages for more information and our standard warranty
terms and conditions: www.vaisala.com/warranty.
Please observe that any such warranty may not be valid in case of
damage due to normal wear and tear, exceptional operating conditions,
negligent handling or installation, or unauthorized modifications. Please
see the applicable supply contract or Conditions of Sale for details of the
warranty for each product.
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Parameter
Abbreviation
Metric Unit
Non-Metric
Unit
Dewpoint/frost point temperature*
Tdf
ºC
ºF
Dewpoint/frost point temperature*,
converted to atmospheric pressure
Tdfatm
ºC
ºF
ppm moisture, by volume
H20
ppm
ppm
Pressure, absolute
P
bara
psia
Pressure, normalized to 20 °C
(68 °F)
Pnorm
bara
psia
Density
Rhoo
kg/m3
kg/m3
Temperature
T
ºC
ºF
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This chapter introduces the features, advantages, and the product
nomenclature.
Introduction to DPT145
Vaisala Multiparameter Transmitter DPT145 for SF6 Gas is a digital
transmitter with a non-isolated RS-485 output. Its compact size makes it
well suited for integration into OEM systems.
DPT145 is always delivered with an integrated mechanical adapter:
DILO DN20, DILO DN8, ABB Malmkvist, or Alstom G1/2". The
connection between the adapter and the transmitter is helium leak tested
at the factory.
DPT145 combines online measurement of dewpoint, pressure, and
temperature. DPT145 also calculates four other quantities, including SF6
density.
Table 3 Output Parameters of DPT145
* When the dewpoint is below 0 °C, the transmitter outputs frostpoint for Td
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Basic Features and Options
- Utilizes the Vaisala MPS1 multiparameter sensor with Vaisala’s
BAROCAP® and DRYCAP® technologies.
- Measurement ranges of measured parameters:
- Dewpoint -50 ... +30 °C (-58 ... +86 °F) Td
- Pressure, absolute 1 ... 12 bar (14.5 ... 174 psi)
- Temperature -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F)
- Measurement is configurable for pure SF6 or mixed gas.
- Non-isolated RS-485 digital output.
- Easy verification of dewpoint measurement with the Vaisala
DRYCAP® Hand-Held Dewpoint Meter DM70.
- Delivered with an integrated mechanical adapter that must be
specified during ordering. The adapter options are:
- DILO DN20
- DILO DN8
- ABB Malmkvist
- Alstom G1/2"
- Optional accessories:
- Weather shield: necessary for outdoor installations.
- USB service cable for configuration and calibration.
1107-031
Figure 1 DPT145 with DILO DN20 Adapter
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1 = Port I: Supply voltage only (optional)
2 = Port II: RS-485 line and supply voltage
3 = Type label
4 = Connection between transmitter body and adapter – do not open
5 = DILO DN20 adapter: 50 mm nut with M45X2 inner thread /
DILO DN8 adapter: 32 mm nut with M26X1.5 inner thread
6 = ABB Malmkvist adapter
7 = Alstom G1/2" adapter
8 = Transport protection cap – remove only when ready to install
5
6
7
8
3
4
1
2
Transmitter Parts
1107-033
Figure 2 DPT145 Transmitter Parts and Adapters
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Weather Shield
The transmitter and its connectors are rated IP65. However, installing the
transmitter outside without protection is not recommended. The
installation should be such that the transmitter is not exposed to direct
rain, icing, or solar radiation.
A suitable weather shield is available from Vaisala. The weather shield is
designed to clamp over the adapter, and to accommodate the available
cable options.
1108-022
Figure 3 Weather Shield
DPT145 is assembled to the weather shield at the factory if the weather
shield is ordered with the transmitter. Weather shields are also available
separately.
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CHAPTER 3
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
This chapter describes the primary application and the sensor technology
of DPT145.
Measurement Needs of SF6 Insulation
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) is used as an insulating gas in transmission
and distribution equipment such as switchgears and circuit breakers. It
effectively prevents arcing during switch-offs and protects equipment
from failures.
In order to maintain SF6 insulation properties and to reduce the formation
of unwanted secondary decomposition products, the amount of water
vapor in the gas insulated system (GIS) should be kept to a minimum.
Also, the SF6 system needs to be pressure tight for best insulation
performance and safe operation of the equipment.
There is always some diffusion of water molecules from high ambient
water vapor pressure to low vapor pressure inside the system. The more
connection points the higher the diffusion rate. DPT145 is ideally suited
to the online monitoring of dewpoint, pressure, and temperature in such a
system. Sudden and minor leakages are immediately detected by the
direct normalized pressure measurement, while online dewpoint
measurement alerts the user to moisture issues.
With online monitoring, on-site visits can be kept to a minimum. The
long calibration interval of DPT145 means practically service-free
operation.
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Sensor Technology
MPS1 Multiparameter Sensor
DPT145 combines Vaisala’s proven DRYCAP® sensor technology for
industrial dewpoint measurement with BAROCAP® pressure sensor
technology. Both technologies are integrated on the same MPS1
multiparameter sensor element, allowing for a highly compact and
versatile transmitter.
1108-021
Figure 4 MPS1 Sensor
There are several important advantages in using a transmitter with an
integrated sensor:
- Reduces installation work and cost.
- Improves the leak tightness of the system as connection points are
minimized.
- Enables online monitoring of all supported parameters.
DRYCAP® Technology
Vaisala DRYCAP® dewpoint measurement technology ensures accurate
measurement with excellent long term stability. This results in very low
maintenance requirements for the transmitter. The lasting performance is
achieved with microprocessor technology and software that automatically
performs self-diagnostic functions in addition to the normal dewpoint
measurement. The self-diagnostic procedures that are conducted are
called auto-calibration and sensor purge.
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Auto-Calibration
The auto-calibration feature of the MPS1 multiparameter sensor is an
automatic procedure which greatly reduces the possible drift in the dry
end of the dewpoint measurement. It is performed at one hour intervals,
and when the power is switched on. During auto-calibration the sensor is
warmed for a short period (< 1 min) and the sensor capacitance values
are evaluated at the elevated temperature. The possible dry end drift is
then corrected to correspond to the calibrated values. During the autocalibration the transmitter outputs the dewpoint value prior to the
procedure.
Auto-calibration is carried out only if several criteria for the
measurement environment are fulfilled. This ensures the reliability of the
adjustments, and maintains the excellent long term stability. These
criteria include, for example, a stable enough moisture level in the
measured atmosphere. If the conditions are not fulfilled, the autocalibration function is postponed until satisfactory conditions are
reached.
Sensor Purge
Sensor purge is also an automatic procedure that minimizes the drift at
the wet end readings of the dewpoint measurement. Sensor purge is
performed twice a day, and five minutes after the power is switched on.
The sensor is heated for several minutes which will then evaporate all
excess molecules out of the sensor polymer. This, together with the autocalibration, results in a very small drift of the sensor due to the very
linear behavior of the polymer technology.
BAROCAP® Technology
The BAROCAP® silicon capacitive absolute pressure sensor was
developed by Vaisala for barometric pressure measurement applications.
The BAROCAP® sensor has excellent hysteresis and repeatability
characteristics, low temperature dependence, and a very good long-term
stability. The ruggedness of the BAROCAP® sensor is outstanding and
the sensor is resistant to mechanical and thermal shocks. The pressure
measurement of the MPS1 multiparameter sensor is based on an
advanced RC oscillator and reference capacitors against which the
capacitive pressure sensor is continuously measured. The microprocessor
of the transmitter performs compensation for pressure linearity and
temperature dependence.
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The transmitter always performs this sequence when starting up. Keep
the transmitter co
performance and availability.
Normal output Normal output
5 s
Output frozen
5 min 3 ... 6 min
Time
Purge*
3 ... 4 min
Autocal**
<2 min
* Purge will repeat every 12 hours
** Autocal will repeat every 60 minutes (is postponed if environment is not suitable)
Startup
DPT145 Start-up Sequence
When the transmitter is powered up, it will perform the sequence shown
in Figure 5 below. After a five-second startup, the transmitter will
measure normally for five minutes, after which it will perform the sensor
purge and auto-calibration functions. This can take up to six minutes,
during which time the output is frozen: it will display the last measured
values before the sensor purge began.
Normal operation and output is typically achieved no later than 11
minutes after startup. The sensor purge will repeat every 12 hours, and
auto-calibration every hour. The output will again be frozen for their
duration.
NOTE
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Figure 5 DPT145 Startup Sequence
ntinuously powered to optimize its measurement
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CHAPTER 4
INSTALLATION
This chapter provides you with information that is intended to help you
install the DPT145.
Transmitter Configuration Before Installation
Depending on your application, you may need to configure some
transmitter features before physically installing it.
1. By default, DPT145 transmitters are configured for single
transmitter operation. Serial operation mode is STOP and
address is 0.
To configure transmitters for operation on a common line, you
must give each transmitter a unique address (range 0 ... 255) and
set their serial operation mode to POLL.
2. The default serial line settings may not be right for your RS-485
line.
3. You may need to change the transmitter’s settings for the measured
gas. You can configure the mixing ratio of SF6, and the molar
weight of the other gas.
An easy way to configure the measured gas is to connect the DPT145 to
the MI70 indicator using the MI70 connection cable (Vaisala order code
219980). You can change the settings in the Measurement Settings
menu. See Figure 6 below.
1108-039
Figure 6 DPT145 Configuration with the MI70 Indicator
For full configuration options, use the USB service cable and a terminal
program on a PC. Instructions for using the serial line and the serial
commands are provided in Chapter 5, Operation, on page 30.
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Selecting the Location
Online dewpoint measurement in still gas is much more demanding than
pressure or temperature measurement. A very tight installation is crucial:
not only pressure tight, but also vapor tight.
It is always best to connect the transmitter directly to the main SF6
gas volume, not behind a sampling line. Avoid extension pipes,
T-pieces, and multi-connection points.
1108-034
Figure 7 Indoor Installation in a Circuit Breaker
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Warning – Read Before Installation
CAUTION
Do not drop or hit the transmitter. The sensor is fragile
and may break from a sudden shock.
When transporting the transmitter, use the original
shipping box from Vaisala.
CAUTION
Do not open the connection between the adapter and
the transmitter. They are connected at the factory, and
the connection should remain unopened to guarantee
tightness.
Use tools only on the nut of the adapter, where the
transport protection cap is connected.
NOTE
Keep the transmitter dry and clean.
Do not remove the yellow transport protection cap
before you are ready to install the transmitter.
Uncapped transmitters will absorb moisture which will
affect the dewpoint measurement.
NOTE
Connect the transmitter directly to the main SF
gas volume, not behind a sampling line.
After installation, the transmitter will have a small
amount of moisture inside it. In still, dry gas it takes a
long time until vapor pressure inside the measurement
cell reaches equilibrium with the main gas tank. It is
not unusual for the stabilization of the dewpoint
reading to take several days after installation.
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1. Remove the yellow transport protection plug when
2. Install the transmitter to the mechanical coupling
3. Use a wrench to tighten the connection. Turn from
4. Connect the cable to port II on the transmitter.
Installation Without Weather Shield
you are ready to install the transmitter.
and tighten by hand.
the adapter, not from the transmitter body!
Use sufficient force to achieve a tight installation.
The system must be leak-free for accurate
measurement.
Use a cable with a suitable connector for your
installation (straight or angled).
Let some of the cable hang from the back of the
transmitter, so that condensation cannot run along
the cable to the transmitter.
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1. When DPT145 is ordered with the weather
2. Use an 8 mm box-end wrench to loosen
3. Remove the yellow transport protection
Installation With Weather Shield
shield, the transmitter is delivered already
attached to the shield.
If you have ordered the weather shield
separately, attach the transmitter to the
weather shield before continuing this
procedure. Fit the clamp of the weather
shield over the adapter, not the transmitter
body. For ABB Malmkvist and Alstom
G1/2" type adapters, place the clamp over
the notches in the adapter.
the four bolts that hold the weather shield
cover. Remove the cover.
It is not necessary to remove the bolts,
they can remain in place during
installation.
plug. Make sure the surfaces are clean and
dry.
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4. Install the transmitter to the mechanical
5. Use a wrench to tighten the connection.
If the weather shield is tilted after the
the two nuts that keep the clamp
coupling and tighten by hand. Try to keep
the weather shield level.
Turn from the adapter, not from the
transmitter body!
Use sufficient force to achieve a tight
installation. The system must be leak-free
for accurate measurement.
installation, you can straighten it by
loosening
tight. Tighten the nuts after weather shield
is straight.
Note: The cable with the angled connector
has a fixed direction, and is designed to be
routed straight down from port II. If you
rotate the transmitter inside the weather
shield, or if you have the Alstom G1/2"
type adapter, you may have to use a cable
with a straight connector.
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6. Connect the cable to port II on the
transmitter, and route the cable to the cable
condensation cannot run along the cable to
For cables with a straight connector:
7. Replace the weather shield cover using an
clamp on the underside of the weather
shield. Attach the cable using a crosshead
screwdriver.
Note: Let some of the cable hang from the
back of the transmitter, so that
the transmitter.
move the rubber plug to the bottom hole
and route the cable from the back of the
weather shield.
8 mm box-end wrench.
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Pin
Connection on Port I
Connection on Port II
Wire Color
1
VDC supply+
VDC supply+
Brown
2 RS-485 D0-
White
3
GND
GND
Blue
4 RS-485 D1+
Black
15 ... 28 VDC
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
GND
+
SHIELD
-
1
2
3
4
2
4
1 3
Wiring
Standard Wiring
Connect supply voltage and RS-485 to port II. Port I does not need to be
used at all, and can remain covered.
1108-015
Figure 8 Wiring Non-Isolated RS-485
Wire Colors for Vaisala Cables
Note the following:
- The ground pin (pin 3) on both ports is internally connected to each
other and to transmitter chassis. The chassis connection is through a
1 MΩ resistor and a 40 nF capacitor that are connected in parallel.
- The frames of the M8 connectors are not connected to the chassis.
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1 = VDC+
3 = GND
2
4
1 3
15 ... 28 VDC
+
-
Alternate Wiring for Power Supply
If necessary, you can provide supply voltage using Port I, and only wire
RS-485 for Port II. Do not supply power from both ports.
1108-016
Figure 9 Wiring Power Supply Using Port I
Stabilization of Dewpoint Reading After Installation
After installation, the transmitter will have a small amount of moisture
inside it. In still, dry gas it takes a long time until vapor pressure inside
the measurement cell reaches equilibrium with the main gas tank. It is not
unusual for the stabilization of the dewpoint reading to take several days
after installation.
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CHAPTER 5
OPERATION
This chapter contains information that is needed to operate the DPT145.
Transmitter Start-Up
When the transmitter is connected to power supply, there is a delay of
five seconds as the transmitter starts up. After the start-up is complete,
the transmitter will behave according to the configured serial mode:
- In STOP mode, the transmitter outputs the transmitter model and
software version.
- In RUN mode a measurement output starts immediately.
- In POLL mode the transmitter does not output anything after powerup.
- In MODBUS mode, the transmitter does not output anything after
power-up.
For a description of the modes, see section Set Serial Line Operating
Mode on page 41.
For a description of how the diagnostic functions of the sensor affect the
availability of live measurement at start-up, see section DPT145 Start-up
Sequence on page 20.
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Serial Communication
Connecting to the Serial Interface
DPT145 can be connected to a PC using the RS-485 line on
Port II. It is recommended that you use the USB service cable (Vaisala
order code 219690) for the connection, since the cable also provides the
operating power from the USB port.
If you have not used the USB service cable before, install the driver that
came with the cable. Refer to section Installing the Driver for the USB
Service Cable below for detailed instructions.
Installing the Driver for the USB Service Cable
Before taking the USB service cable into use, you must install the
provided USB driver on your PC. When installing the driver, you must
acknowledge any security prompts that may appear. The driver is
compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,
and Windows Vista.
1. Check that the USB service cable is not connected. Disconnect the
cable if you have already connected it.
2. Insert the media that came with the cable, or download the driver
from www.vaisala.com.
3. Execute the USB driver installation program (setup.exe), and
accept the installation defaults. The installation of the driver may
take several minutes.
4. After the driver has been installed, connect the USB service cable
to a USB port on your PC. Windows will detect the new device,
and use the driver automatically.
5. The installation has reserved a COM port for the cable. Verify the
port number, and the status of the cable, using the Vaisala USB
Instrument Finder program that has been installed in the
Windows Start menu.
Windows will recognize each individual cable as a different device, and
reserve a new COM port. Remember to use the correct port in the
settings of your terminal program.
There is no reason to uninstall the driver for normal use. However, if you
wish to remove the driver files and all Vaisala USB cable devices, you
can do so by uninstalling the entry for Vaisala USB Instrument Driver
from the Add or Remove Programs (Programs and Features in
Windows Vista, or later) in the Windows Control Panel.
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Property
Description / Value
Baud rate
19200
Parity
None
Data bits
8
Stop bits
1
Flow control
None
Terminal Application Settings
The serial interface settings of the DPT145 RS-485 line are presented in
Table 4 below.
Table 4 Default Serial Interface Settings
The steps below describe how to connect to the DPT145 using the
PuTTY terminal application for Windows (available for download at
www.vaisala.com) and a USB serial interface cable:
1. Connect the USB serial interface cable between your PC and the
RS-485 port of DPT145 (port II).
2. Start the PuTTY application.
3. Select the Serial settings category, and check that the correct COM
port is selected in the Serial line to connect to field.
Note: You can check which port the USB cable is using with the
Vaisala USB Instrument Finder program that has been installed
in the Windows Start menu.
4. Check that the other serial settings are correct for your connection,
and change if necessary. Flow control should be set to None unless
you have a reason to change it.
5. Click the Open button to open the connection window and start
using the serial line.
Note: If PuTTY is unable to open the serial port you selected, it
will show you an error message instead. If this happens, restart
PuTTY and check the settings.
6. You may need to adjust the Local echo setting in the Terminal
category to see what you are typing on the serial line. To access the
configuration screen while a session is running, click the right
mouse button over the session window, and select Change
Settings... from the pop-up menu.
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If the DPT145 is in Modbus mode, to access the serial port command
interface, follow the procedure in Accessing Serial Port Command
Interface from Modbus Mode on page 45.
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Command
Description
?
Show device information
??
Show device information (overrides poll mode)
ADDR [0 … 255]
Show or set transmitter address
CLOSE
Close the temporary connection and return the
device to POLL mode
ERRS
Display the currently active errors
FORM [modifier string]
Set output format
FRESTORE
Restore factory settings
HELP
Show list of currently available serial commands
INTV [0 ... 255 S/MIN/H]
Set the continuous output interval (for RUN mode
and R command)
OPEN [0 … 255]
Open a line to transmitter at defined address
R
Start the continuous outputting
RESET
Reset the transmitter
S
Stop the continuous outputting
SDELAY [0 … 255]
Set response sending delay
SEND [0 … 255]
Output readings once (specify address for
transmitters in POLL mode)
0807-004
Figure 10 PuTTY Terminal Application
List of Serial Commands
All commands can be issued either in uppercase or lowercase. In the
command examples, the keyboard input by the user is in bold type.
The notation <cr> refers to pressing the carriage return (Enter) key on
your computer keyboard. Enter a <cr> to clear the command buffer
before starting to enter commands.
Table 5 List of Serial Commands
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Command
Description
SERI [baud p d s]
Show or set the serial interface settings
SMODE [mode]
Show or set startup serial mode:
RUN, STOP, POLL, or MODBUS
SNUM
Display transmitter serial number
TIME
Show transmitter uptime
UNIT [m/n]
Select metric or non-metric units
VERS
Show transmitter firmware version
PNORMT [-100 ... 100]
Show or set the temperature for pressure
normalization
MIXRATIO [0 ... 100]
Show or set ratio (%) of SF6 in the measured
environment
N2MOLW [weight]
Show or set molecular weight of other gas
Device Information
Show Device Information
The ? command outputs a listing of device information.
?<cr>
Command ?? is a similar command that is designed to be used if the
transmitter is in POLL mode but its address is unknown. The transmitter
will respond to the ?? command even while in POLL mode. Do not use
the ?? command if you have more than one transmitter on an RS-485
line.
Example:
?
DPT145 1.0.23
Serial number : F4040007
Batch number : F3420050
Module number : F3410001
Sensor number : F1610000
Cal. date : 20110907
Cal. info : Vaisala/HEL
Time : 02:41:01
Serial mode : STOP
Baud P D S : 19200 N 8 1
Output interval: 5 S
Serial delay : 10
Address : 0
Mixing ratio : 100.00% SF6 and 0.00% ideal gas
Ideal gas MolW : 2.8013401e-02 kg/mol
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Show Currently Active Errors
Use the ERRS command to display the currently active transmitter error
messages. Possible errors and their causes are listed in Table 11 on page
51.
ERRS<cr>
Example:
errs
No errors
Example (one active error, caused by physical damage to the sensor):
errs
T MEAS error
Show Command List
Use the HELP command to list the serial commands:
HELP<cr>
Example:
help
ADDR
CLOSE
ERRS
FORM
FRESTORE
INTV
OPEN
R
RESET
SDELAY
SEND
SERI
SMODE
SNUM
TIME
UNIT
VERS
PNORMT
MIXRATIO
N2MOLW
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Show Firmware Version
VERS<cr>
Example:
vers
DPT145 1.0.23
Show Serial Number
SNUM<cr>
Example:
snum
Serial number : F4040007
Serial Line Output Commands
Start Measurement Output
Use the R command to start the continuous outputting of measurement
values as an ASCII text string to the serial line. The format of the
measurement message is set with the FORM command.
R<cr>
Example (measurement message in default format):
r
Tdf= 12.5 'C Tdfatm= 13.6 'C H2O= 15561 ppm P= 0.947 bara
Pnorm= 0.943 bara Rhoo= 1.1 kg/m3 T= 24.5 'C
Tdf= 12.5 'C Tdfatm= 13.6 'C H2O= 15563 ppm P= 0.947 bara
Pnorm= 0.942 bara Rhoo= 1.1 kg/m3 T= 24.5 'C
Tdf= 12.5 'C Tdfatm= 13.5 'C H2O= 15555 ppm P= 0.948 bara
Pnorm= 0.943 bara Rhoo= 1.1 kg/m3 T= 24.5 'C
...
Outputting the results continues in intervals issued with the command
INTV. You can stop the output by pressing the Esc key, or with the
command S. Since the interface is half-duplex, you must enter the
commands when the transmitter is not outputting.
Stop Measurement Output
You can stop the measurement output by pressing ESC, or with the S
command:
S<cr>
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where
n = time interval, range 0 ... 255
xxx
=
time unit = "S", "MIN", or "H"
where
address
=
Address of the transmitter, range 0 ... 255.
with the OPEN command.
Set Output Interval
Use the INTV command to change the output interval of the
automatically repeating measurement messages. The measurement
messages are repeated in the RUN mode, or after the R command has
been given.
INTV [n xxx]<cr>
The shortest output interval (with n = 0) outputs the measurement
messages as quickly as the transmitter’s internal measurement cycle
produces them, without additional delay.
Example:
intv 1 min
Output interval: 1 MIN
Output a Reading Once
Use the SEND command to output a single measurement message. The
output message is sent in the format that has been set using the FORM
command.
SEND [address]<cr>
Specifying the address is only necessary if the target
transmitter is in POLL mode, and has not been accessed
Example:
send
Tdf= 15.4 'C Tdfatm= 16.2 'C H2O= 18539 ppm P= 0.959 bara
Pnorm= 0.951 bara Rhoo= 1.1 kg/m3 T= 25.4 'C
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where
ratio
=
Amount of SF6 in the measurement environment, range
0 ... 100%.
where
weight
=
Molar weight of the other gas in kg/mol. The default is
2.8013401e-02, which is the molar mass of N2.
where
t = Temperature in Celsius, range -100 ... 100. The default is 20.
Configuring Measurement Parameters
Set Mixing Ratio
Use the MIXRATIO command to set the mixing ratio of SF6 and the
other gas.
MIXRATIO [ratio]<cr>
Example:
mixratio 50
MIX RATIO : 50.00 %
Set Molar Weight of Other Gas
Use the N2MOLW command to set the molar weight of the other gas
(not SF6) in the measurement environment.
N2MOLW [weight]<cr>
Example:
n2molw
OTHER GAS MOLAR: 2.8013401e-02 kg/mol ?
Set Pressure Normalization Temperature
Use the PNORMT command to set the temperature that is used to
calculate the normalized pressure parameter.
PNORMT [t]<cr>
Example:
pnormt 20
P_NORM_T : 20.00 'C
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where
modifier string
=
String of parameters and modifiers that defines the
output format, length 1 ... 153 characters.
Maximum length may be shorter when text strings
are used. See
, and
examples below.
Set Measurement Output Format
Use the serial line command FORM to change the measurement message
sent by the transmitter. You can freely define the output message to
include the desired parameters, formatting options, text strings, and
additional fields.
FORM [modifier string]<cr>
Table 6 and Table 7 on page 40
You can return to the default format using the "FORM /" command.
Example of default output (continuous output from RUN mode):
Tdf= 8.1 'C Tdfatm= 8.2 'C H2O= 10870 ppm P= 1.002 bara
Pnorm= 0.992 bara Rhoo= 6.0 kg/m3 T= 22.8 'C
Tdf= 8.1 'C Tdfatm= 8.2 'C H2O= 10878 ppm P= 1.002 bara
Pnorm= 0.992 bara Rhoo= 6.0 kg/m3 T= 22.8 'C
...
Command to set output format as Tdf and P with Modulus-256
checksum:
form 3.1 "Tdf=" Tdf U3 3.3 "P=" P " " U4 " " CS2 \r \n
Output example:
Tdf= 12.5'C P= 0.949 bara 72
Tdf= 12.5'C P= 0.950 bara 6A
...
Command to set output format as Tdf and P, with start of text (ASCII
character 002) and end of text (003) ASCII codes, and without line feed
and carriage return at the end:
form #002 3.1 "Tdf=" Tdf U3 3.3 "P=" P " " U4 #003
Output example (ASCII codes not visible here):
Tdf= 11.6'C P= 0.952 baraTdf= 11.6'C P= 0.951 baraTdf=
11.6'C P= 0.951 baraTdf= 11.6'C P= 0.950 baraTdf= 12.5'C
P= 0.951 baraTdf= 12.3'C P= 0.952 bara
...
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Measured Parameter
Abbreviation in FORM Command
Dewpoint/frost point temperature
Tdf
Dewpoint/frost point temperature,
converted to atmospheric pressure
Tdfa
ppm moisture, by volume
H20
Pressure, absolute
P
Pressure, normalized
Pnorm
Density
Rhoo
Temperature
Ta
Modifier
Description
x.y
Length modifier (number of digits and decimal places)
#t
Tabulator
#r
Carriage-return
#n
Line feed
""
String constant, length 1 ... 15 characters
#xxx
ASCII code value (decimal) of a special character;
for example, #027 for ESC
ADDR
Transmitter address (0 ... 255)
ERR
Currently active transmitter errors in a four bit field:
bit3 Flash csum error
SN
Transmitter serial number
TIME
Time since transmitter was started or reset
Ux
Shows the name of the measurement unit using “x” number
measurement unit with three characters
CS2
Modulus-256 checksum of message sent so far, ASCII
encoded hexadecimal notation
CS4
Modulus-65536 checksum of message sent so far, ASCII
encoded hexadecimal notation
CSX
NMEA xor-checksum of message sent so far, ASCII encoded
hexadecimal notation
Table 6 FORM Command Parameters
Table 7 FORM Command Modifiers
bit0bit1bit2bit3bit4
bit0 T MEAS error
bit1 P out of range error
bit2 Fmeas error
of characters. For example, U3 shows the name of the
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where
x = Selects the unit type to output:
m = metric units, for example, Celsius
n = nonmetric units, for example, Fahrenheit
where
mode
=
STOP, RUN, or POLL.
Mode
Measurement Output
Available Commands
STOP
Only with the SEND command.
All (default mode).
RUN
Automatic output.
Only command S.
POLL
Only with the SEND [addr]
SEND [addr] and OPEN [addr].
the same line.
MODBUS
Must be read from the
protocol.
Modbus protocol only; see
on page 60.
Select Unit
Use the UNIT command to select metric or non-metric output units.
UNIT [x]<cr>
Example:
unit m
Units : Metric
Configuring Serial Line Operation
Set Serial Line Operating Mode
Use the SMODE command to set the start-up operating mode of the
serial line.
SMODE [mode]<cr>
Table 8 Selection of Output Modes
command.
Other commands available after
opening a line to the transmitter
using the OPEN command.
Use with RS-485 buses where
multiple transmitters can share
If the Modbus mode is activated, serial port commands cannot be used
with the device. To access the serial port command interface, follow the
procedure in Accessing Serial Port Command Interface from Modbus
Mode on page 45.
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transmitter using MODBUS
Appendix A, Modbus Reference
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where
b = baud rate (300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200)
p = parity (n = none, e = even, o = odd)
d = data bits (7 or 8)
s = stop bits (1 or 2)
where
address
=
Transmitter address, range 0 ... 255.
Selected output mode will be activated at next reset or power up.
Example:
smode poll
Serial mode : POLL
Set Serial Line Settings
Use the SERI command to set the serial line settings. The new settings
will be taken into use when the transmitter is reset or powered up.
Note that changing the serial line settings will slightly alter how the
transmitter works with the MI70 indicator. If you are not using the
default settings of 19200 N 8 1, you will have to power off the MI70
before it can find the transmitter (you will not be able to connect it onthe-fly).
When using the Modbus protocol, the baud rate must be 9600 or higher.
SERI [b p d s]<cr>
Example:
seri 9600 e 7 1
Baud P D S : 9600 E 7 1
Set Transmitter Address
To operate in the POLL mode, the transmitter must have an address. If
multiple transmitters share the same serial line, each transmitter must
have a different address.
For a description of the serial interface modes, see section Set Serial Line
Operating Mode on page 41.
ADDR [address]<cr>
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where
delay
=
Serial line delay, range 0 … 255.
where
address
=
Transmitter address, range 0 ... 255.
Example:
addr
Address : 0 ?
Set Serial Line Response Time
With the SDELAY command you can set delay (response time) of the
serial line, or view the currently set delay value. Increasing the value by
one increases the delay by 4 milliseconds. For example, the default value
is 10 which equals a ~40 ms answer delay.
SDELAY [delay]<cr>
Example:
sdelay 20
Serial delay : 20
Other Commands
Opening the Transmitter in POLL Mode
Use the OPEN command to connect to a transmitter that is in POLL
mode.
OPEN [address]<cr>
Example (target transmitter in POLL mode, with address 5):
open 5
DPT145 5 line opened for operator commands
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Closing the Connection to a Transmitter in POLL Mode
The CLOSE command closes the connection to a transmitter.
CLOSE<cr>
Example:
close
line closed
Show Transmitter Uptime
Use the TIME command to show how long the transmitter has been
operating since it was last reset or powered up.
TIME<cr>
Example:
time
Time : 00:51:41
Reset Transmitter
Use the RESET command to reset the transmitter.
RESET<cr>
When the RESET command is given, the transmitter will restart as if it
had just been powered on. All transmitter settings are retained. The serial
line mode of the transmitter will be set to the mode that was set using the
SMODE command.
Restore Factory Settings
Use the FRESTORE command to restore the factory settings to the
transmitter. All user settings will be lost.
FRESTORE<cr>
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Request:
0x01
0x03
0x00
0x04
0x00
0x02
0x85
0xCA
addr.
func.
reg. 5
2 registers
CRC check
Response:
0x01
0x03
0x04
0xBC
0xC0
0x41
0xC2
0x6E
0x5E
addr.
func.
len.
reg. 5
reg. 6
CRC check
Modbus Communication
Addressing with Modbus Protocol
The Modbus variant used in DPT145 communication is Modbus RTU.
An example of Modbus addressing is shown below.
For a list of available Modbus registers, see Appendix A, Modbus
Reference on page 60.
Accessing Serial Port Command Interface from Modbus Mode
You cannot change configuration settings (other than Modbus address)
while the device is in the Modbus mode. To use the configuration
commands on a Modbus-enabled device:
1. Connect the USB service cable to the PC and install the driver, if
necessary.
2. Open the terminal program and open a connection to the
corresponding COM port using settings 19200, 8, N, 1, no flow
control.
3. Plug the service cable to the connector II of the instrument.
4. In less than five seconds, send a hash character (#) and carriage
return (Enter) to the device using the terminal program. The device
is now ready for configuration commands. The Modbus mode is
restored on next power-up unless Modbus is disabled with
command SMODE.
For example, if you want to deactivate the Modbus mode on a DPT145
device, follow the procedure above and deactivate the Modbus mode
with the command SMODE STOP. On subsequent power-ups, the serial
command interface will be activated.
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Service Command
Description
SMODE MODBUS
Enable Modbus communication protocol.
41.
SERI b p 8 s
Change baud rate and parity.
See section Set Serial Line Settings on page 42.
ADDR a
Set Modbus address.
See section Set Transmitter Address on page 42.
SDELAY d
Add extra Modbus response delay.***
See section Set Serial Line Response Time on page 43.
Configuration Commands Related to Modbus
In addition to enabling the Modbus protocol in the device, Modbus over
RS-485 needs the following software settings: serial bit rate, parity,
number of stop bits, and Modbus device address.
Use the service commands listed in Table 9 below to configure the
Modbus RTU using the USB service cable.
Table 9 Configuration commands for Modbus RTU
See section Set Serial Line Operating Mode on page
b = baud rate (minimum 9600 when using Modbus)
p = parity (E, N, or O)
8 = number of data bits must be 8
s = number of stop bits (2 if parity is N, 1 otherwise*)
NOTE
a = new address (0…255)**
d = new delay in units of 1/250 seconds (0…255)
* Modbus specification defines that two stop bits must be used if parity is N.
** Setting address to zero switches the instrument offline from the Modbus bus.
Addresses 248 … 255 are not supported by the Modbus standard but DPT145 works
with them.
*** Extra response delay can be used, for example, to avoid problems caused by
direction-switching delays in bus converters.
The instrument must be switched off and on before the configuration
changes made with the service cable take effect.
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CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE
This chapter provides information that is needed in basic maintenance of
the DPT145.
Periodic Maintenance
Cleaning
The body of the transmitter can be cleaned by wiping with a moistened
lint-free cloth. Do not immerse the transmitter in liquid, and do not use
cleaning agents or solvents.
Calibration and Adjustment
DPT145 is fully calibrated as shipped from factory. If there is a reason to
believe that the device is not within the accuracy specifications, you can
perform a field check using the DM70 hand-held dewpoint meter, or an
MI70 indicator with another DPT145.
If the field check indicates that the DPT145 is not within its accuracy
specifications, contact a Vaisala Service Center or your local Vaisala
representative to have the DPT145 adjusted.
Field Check Using an MI70 Indicator
Vaisala recommends the following equipment for field checking:
- A fully charged MI70 indicator (the measurement display that is
included in the DM70 package)
- A calibrated reference probe that is suitable for the intended
measurement environment and dewpoint range. The DMP74C probe
is recommended for checking the dewpoint and temperature
measurement accuracy. For checking all parameters, you can use
another DPT145 transmitter as a reference.
- You also need a connection cable (Vaisala order code: 219980) to
connect the DPT145 to the MI70 indicator. If you have two DPT145
transmitters, you need two cables.
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In the procedure below, the readings of the
probe are checked simultaneously. You can also check the reference
probe and the DPT145 separately if they cannot be connected at the
same time.
NOTE
transmitter and the reference
Perform the check as follows:
1. Place the reference probe and the DPT145 in the reference
environment.
2. Connect the reference probe and the DPT145 to the MI70 indicator:
- Reference probe to Port I
- DPT145 to Port II
3. Turn on the MI70 indicator.
4. Check and adjust the environment settings if prompted. Refer to the
DM70 User’s Guide for the settings of the DMP74C probe.
5. Disable the Auto power off function of the MI70 indicator to
prevent the indicator from powering off in the middle of the check.
Check the setting in the Settings - User Interface menu, and
change if necessary.
6. The MI70 can display three parameters at one time. To compare
the readings of the DPT145 and the reference probe, select the desired
parameter from the Display – Quantities and Units menu of the MI70.
Select the same parameter from port I and II, and the delta parameter that
shows the difference between the two. For example, ∆T
shows the
d/f
difference in dewpoint between the two probes.
1108-039
Figure 11 Comparing Dewpoint Readings on MI70
7. After the measurement has stabilized, check the difference between
the readings. It will give you an indication of the approximate drift
of the DPT145 and its need for calibration. The difference between
the readings should be no greater than the combined measurement
uncertainty of the DPT145 and the reference probe.
8. Write down the results and repeat the comparison for each
parameter you want to check.
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Some notes on using the MI70 indicator with the DPT145:
9. If adjustment is required, contact a Vaisala Service Center or your
local Vaisala representative to have the DPT145 adjusted.
NOTE
- If you disconnect the DPT145 while the MI70 indicator is on,
the quantities measured will remain on the screen, but no
measurement will be shown.
- Temperature measured by the DPT145 is shown as parameter
Ta (not T) in the MI70.
- The messages from the transmitter will appear in English even if
the MI70 has been set to another language.
Repair Maintenance
There are no user serviceable parts inside the transmitter. If there is a
problem with your transmitter that you are unable to solve yourself or
with the help of the Vaisala Helpdesk, contact a Vaisala Service Center
to have the transmitter repaired.
For troubleshooting instructions and Vaisala contact information, see
Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, on page 50.
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Problem
Possible Causes and Solutions
Dewpoint reading is not stable
indicates slow drying.
This is normal behavior after installation. See
After Installation on page 29.
Pressure reading is not stable:
temperature may be rising.
Leak in the measurement environment.
Transmitter outputs stars "****"
Possible causes: damaged sensor, incorrect
power supply.
Unable to access transmitter on
Possible causes: Incorrect wiring, unknown
transmitter respond in POLL mode.
CHAPTER 7
TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter describes common problems, their probable causes and
remedies, and provides contact information for technical support.
Solving Typical Problems
Some problems can be solved by simply resetting the transmitter. You
can reset the transmitter by disconnecting the power or issuing the
RESET command using the service port.
If resetting does not help, and if the problem is related to transmitter
software or settings, you can restore the factory configuration of the
transmitter by issuing the FRESTORE command. If you are unable to
solve your problem with the transmitter, contact Vaisala technical
support. See section Technical Support on page 52.
Table 10 Troubleshooting Table
after installation: reading
reading indicates falling
pressure. Dewpoint
instead of measurement data
section Stabilization of Dewpoint Reading
Locate and repair the leak.
supply voltage, and unsuitable measurement
environment.
Power cycle or reset the transmitter, and see
if the problem continues. Check the active
errors using the ERRS command. Check the
the RS-485 line.
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serial settings, transmitter in POLL mode
with unknown address.
Check wiring. Try connecting as instructed in
section Unknown Serial Settings on page 52.
Issue the ?? command to make the
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Error Message
Possible Cause and Solution
T MEAS error
MPS1 sensor damaged or missing.
Contact a Vaisala Service Center.
F meas error
Voltage error
Supply voltage out of range.
Check and correct.
Voltage too low error
Program flash check sum error
Internal transmitter error. If the error
Parameter flash check sum error
INFOA check sum error
SCOEFS check sum error
CURRENT check sum error
Error Messages
The transmitter has error codes that can be displayed on the serial line
using the ERRS command. See section Show Currently Active Errors on
page 35.
Table 11 Error Messages
remains after a reset and restoring the
factory settings, contact a Vaisala
Service Center.
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Unknown Serial Settings
If you are not sure what the current serial settings of your transmitter are,
follow the steps below to connect to the transmitter. This procedure
assumes you have the USB service cable available.
For more information on the USB service cable and the PuTTY terminal
application, see section Serial Communication on page 31.
1. Connect the USB service cable to your PC, but do not connect it to
the transmitter yet.
2. Start a terminal application and open a terminal session using the
default serial settings of 19200 8 N 1.
3. Plug the USB service cable into the transmitter, and immediately
send the hash character # to the serial line:
#
4. The normal startup of the transmitter is now interrupted, and the
transmitter is available for commands with the default serial
settings.
5. You can now check the transmitter’s information by issuing
the ? command:
?
The transmitter’s currently stored serial settings are visible on the
line marked Baud P D S.
Technical Support
For technical questions, contact the Vaisala technical support by e-mail at
helpdesk@vaisala.com. Provide at least the following supporting
information:
- Name and model of the product in question
- Serial number of the product
- Name and location of the installation site
- Name and contact information of a technically competent person who
can provide further information on the problem.
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Product Returns
If the product must be returned for service, see www.vaisala.com/returns.
It is important to protect the product from damage during the return
shipment:
- Put the yellow transport protection cap on the sensor head, if
available.
- Pack the product in the original product package.
- If the original package is not available, wrap at least 2 cm of
protective material around each individual product, for instance,
bubble wrap or plastic foam.
For contact information of Vaisala Service Centers, see
www.vaisala.com/services/servicecenters.
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Parameter
Measured Range
Dewpoint
-50 ... +30 °C (-58 ... +86 °F)
Pressure, absolute
1 ... 12 bar (14.5 ... 174 psi)
Temperature
-40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F)
Parameter
Measured Range
Pressure, normalized to 20 °C (68 °F)
1 ... 12 bara (14.5…174 psia)
SF6 or SF6/N2 mixture density
0 ... 100 kg/m3
ppm moisture, by volume
40 ... 40 000 ppm
Dewpoint, converted to atmospheric
pressure
-65 … +30 °C (-85 ... +86 °F)
Property
Description / Value
Dewpoint accuracy
±3 °C (±5.4 °F), see Figure 12 on
page 55
Dewpoint stability
typical drift < 2 °C (3.6 °F)/5a
Pressure accuracy at 23 °C (73.4 °F)
±0.04 %FS
Pressure temperature dependence
±0.01 bar/10 °C (18 °F)
Temperature accuracy
0 ... +40 °C (+32 ... +104 °F)
±0.5 °C (± 0.9 °F)
-40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F)
±1 °C (± 1.8 °F)
Density accuracy (pure SF6, 1 ... 10 bara)
0 ... 40 °C (+32 ... +104 °F)
±1 %FS
-40 ... +60 °C (-40 ... +140 °F)
±2.2 %
ppm accuracy, typical
(5 ... 1000 ppm, 7 bar)
±(7 ppm + 15 % of reading)
Sensor response time
Pressure response time
< 1 s
Dewpoint response time*
63% [90%] at 20°C and 1 bar
-50 -> -10 °C Tdf
5 s [10 s]
-10 -> -50 °C Tdf
10 s [2.5 min]
CHAPTER 8
TECHNICAL DATA
This chapter provides the technical data of the DPT145.
Specifications
Table 12 Measured Parameters
Table 13 Calculated Parameters
Table 14 Performance
* system equilibrium related response time is typically longer
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Property
Description / Value
Operating temperature of electronics
-40 … +60 °C (-40 ... +140 °F)
Pressure
0 … 50 bar (0…725 psi)
Relative humidity
0 ... 100 %
Measured gases
SF6
SF6/N2 mixture
Property
Description / Value
Digital output
RS-485, non-isolated, Vaisala protocol
Connector
4-pin M8
0 20
20
0
10
30
-
10
-
20
-
3
0
10 30
4
0 5
0 6
0
4
0
Dew
po
int
te
mpera
ture (°
C)
Temperature of meas
u
re
d
ga
s (°C)
-40 -30 -20 -10 7
0 8
0
-4
0
-50
-60
Not recommended for
c
ontinuous measurement
Dewpoint measurement low limit
-70
Accurac
y
no
t s
p
ec
if
i
ed
Accurac
y
±
3 °
C
Td
1107-032
Figure 12 DPT145 Dewpoint Measurement Accuracy
Table 15 Operating Environment
Table 16 Outputs
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Property
Description / Value
Sensor
Vaisala MPS1 multiparameter sensor
Operating voltage
15 ... 28 VDC
20 ... 28 VDC in cold temperatures
(-40 ... -20 °C (-40 ... -4 °F))
Supply current
during normal measurement
20 mA
during self-diagnostics
max 300 mA pulsed
Housing material
AISI316L
Housing classification
IP65 (NEMA4)
Weather shield to be used for
continuous outdoor installations
Storage temperature range
transmitter only
-40 … +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F)
shipment package
-20 … +80 °C (-4 ... +176 °F)
Mechanical connection
DILO DN20, DILO DN8, ABB
connector
Weight (with DILO adapter)
765 g (27.0 oz)
Electromagnetic compatibility
Complies with EMC standard
environment
Tested levels
EN/IEC 61000-4-2,
Electrostatic Discharge
8kV con / 15kV air
EN/IEC 61000-4-3,
RF field immunity
10V/m (80MHz-4.2GHz)
EN/IEC 61000-4-4,
Electric Fast Transient
±2kV power and signal
EN/IEC 61000-4-5, Surge
±2kV power line to ground
and power line to line
EN/IEC 61000-4-6,
Conducted RF Immunity
10Vemf power line and digital output
Mechanical vibration
EN/IEC 60068-2-6,
5-500 Hz sweep 60 min/axis, 3-axis
Table 17 General
Malmkvist, or Alstom G1/2" compatible
EN61326-1, Electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory
use - EMC requirements; Industrial
Fc Sinusoidial vibration
/ ±1kV signal line to ground
±6 g,
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Description
Order Code
Connection cable for MI70 Indicator
/ DM70 Dewpoint Meter
219980
USB connection cable
219690
Protection plug for connector
218675SP
1.5 m shielded PUR cable with 90° connector
231519SP
3m shielded PUR cable with 90° connector
231520SP
5 m shielded PUR cable with 90° connector
231521SP
10 m shielded PUR cable with 90° connector
231522SP
3.0m shielded FEP cable with straight connector
226902SP
15 m shielded PUR cable with straight connector
236407SP
20 m shielded PUR cable with straight connector
235859SP
Weather shield
ASM210326SP
7
160
83
20
3
0.
6
AW
32
29
.5
M45x2
AW
50
57.7
7
160
83
20
30.6
AW
32
29.
5
M45x2
AW
50
57.7
Spare Parts and Accessories
Table 18 DPT145 Spare Parts and Accessories
Dimensions in mm
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Figure 13 DPT145 with DILO DN20 Adapter
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63.5
20
145.5
7
53.5
29.5
M30x2
AW2
7
AW
36
41.6
63.5
20
145.5
7
53.5
29.5
M30x2
A
W27
AW
36
41.6
1311-249
Figure 14 DPT145 with DILO DN8 Adapter
1108-018
Figure 15 DPT145 with ABB Malmkvist Adapter
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20
6
5
70
152
60
7
29.5
A
W2
7
33
20
6
5
70
152
60
7
G1/2 ISO 228-1
29.5
AW27
33
8
37
4444 80
200
2
5
59
51
4.8
30
AW8
8
37
4444 80
200
2
5
59
51
4.8
30
AW8
1108-019
Figure 16 DPT145 with Alstom G1/2" Adapter
1108-020
Shield
Figure 17 DPT145 with DILO DN20 Adapter and Weather
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Setting
Default Value
Configuration Command
for Changing the Value)*
Bit rate
19200
SERI
Number of data bits
8
Parity
E
Number of stop bits
1
Device address
240
ADDR
Response delay
0
SDELAY
Communication mode
MODBUS
SMODE
Function
(decimal)
Function Code
Function Name
specification)
Notes
3
03
Read Holding Registers
See Table 21 on page 61 for
available registers.
16
10
Write Multiple Registers
See Table 21 on page 61 for writable
registers.
43 14
2B 0E
Read Device Identification
See Table 22 on page 62 for
available device identification objects.
APPENDIX A
MODBUS REFERENCE
This appendix describes the Modbus protocol implementation of the
DPT145 transmitters.
Default Communication Settings
Table 19 below shows the default communication settings when Modbus
is enabled at the factory.
Table 19 Default Communication Settings
* See Table 5 on page 33.
NOTE
You can also change device address with Modbus itself (register 1537).
Supported Modbus Functions
Table 20 Supported Function Codes
Code
NOTE
(hexadecimal)
After power-up, wait for five seconds before sending Modbus requests.
(as defined by the
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Logical
(decimal)
PDU Address
Register Description
Data
Register
Notes
5
00 04
T (measured)
LSW
MSW
32-bit
float
read-only
°C
6
00 05
7
00 06
T
(measured)
LSW
MSW
32-bit
float
read-only
°C
8
00 07
11
00 0A
T
(atm) (measured)
LSW
MSW
32-bit
float
read-only
°C
12
00 0B
21
00 14
H2O (measured)
LSW
MSW
32-bit
float
read-only
ppmv
22
00 15
45
00 2C
P (measured)
LSW
MSW
32-bit
float
read-only
bara
46
00 2D
47
00 2E
ρ (measured)
LSW
MSW
32-bit
float
read-only
kg/m3
48
00 2F
49
00 30
P
(measured)
LSW
MSW
32-bit
float
read-only
bara
50
00 31
513
02 00
Fault status
16-bit
boolean
read-only
1 = no errors
514
02 01
Online status
16-bit
boolean
read-only
1 = online data
available
516
02 03
Error code
LSW
MSW
32-bit bit
field
read-only
0 = no errors
517
02 04
775
03 06
Molar mass of other
gas (set value)
LSW
MSW
32-bit
float
read/write
kg/mol
776
03 07
781
03 0C
Gas mixing ratio
(set value)
LSW
MSW
32-bit
float
read/write
0 …100 % of
SF6
782
03 0D
783
03 0E
Pressure
value)
LSW
32-bit
read/write
-100 … 100°C
784
03 0F
1283
05 02
Automatic purge on/off*
16-bit
boolean
read/write
1= automatic
purge on
1284
05 03
Start-up purge on/off*
16-bit
boolean
read/write
1 = start-up
purge on
1285
05 04
Purge in progress*
16-bit
read/write
1 = purge in
progress, write
1 for manual
start
1537
06 00
Address
16-bit
read/write
1…255 (1 …
Modbus)
PDU address
Actual address bytes used in a Modbus Protocol data unit
LSW
Least significant word (bits 15 … 0)
MSW
Most significant word (bits 31 … 16)
16-bit integer
Numeric value in range 0 … 65535
16-bit boolean
Numeric value, 0 or 1
32-bit bit field
32 individual values, each 0 or 1
32-bit float
Floating point, IEEE 754 format
read-only
Register value cannot be changed with Modbus functions
read/write
Register value can be changed with Modbus functions
Modbus Register Map
Table 21 Modbus Register Map
Address
(hexadecimal)
d/f
d/f
norm
Format
Type
normalization
temperature (set
MSW
float
boolean
integer
247 allowed in
*Device specifications are valid only if purge functions are kept enabled. Do not modify registers 1283, 1284,
and 1285. Regular purge is needed to guarantee accurate measurements. Modify only if instructed to by Vaisala.
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Object Id
Object Id
Object Name (as
specification)
Example
0
00
VendorName
Vaisala
1
01
ProductCode
DPT145
2
02
MajorMinorVersion
1.3.27
3
03
VendorUrl
http://www.vaisala.com
4
04
ProductName
Vaisala Multiparameter Transmitter
DPT145 for SF6 Gas
128
80
SerialNumber*
D0710040
129
81
CalibrationDate*
2009-08-07
130
82
CalibrationText*
Vaisala/HEL
Table 22 Device Identification Objects
(decimal)
*
Vaisala-specific device information object
NOTE
(hexadecimal)
Both stream access and individual access to the device identification
objects are supported.
defined by the
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