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USER'S GUIDE
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Table of contents
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................. 1
Safety ..............................................................................................1
Warranty .........................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .............................................................3
Introduction ....................................................................................3
BAROCAP® pressure sensor .......................................................4
Measurement principle..................................................................6
Block diagram ................................................................................7
CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED ....................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 4 COMMISSIONING .........................................................................11
Operating modes .........................................................................12
SMODE Selecting the sending mode .......................................12
MMODE Selecting the measurement mode ............................. 13
PULSE Selecting the PULSE output mode ..............................14
Software settings .........................................................................16
SERI Serial bus settings ...........................................................16
ECHO Setting the serial bus echo on/off..................................17
FORM Defining the output format............................................. 17
EFORM Defining the error output format .................................22
DFORM Defining the display format.........................................22
UNIT Setting the pressure and temperature units ....................25
HHCP Setting the height of height correction...........................25
AVRG Setting the averaging time.............................................26
INTV Setting the output interval................................................27
ADDR Setting the barometer address (for POLL mode) ..........27
SCOM User specific SEND command .....................................28
PSTAB Setting the pressure stability indicator .........................29
PLARM Setting the pressure alarm levels................................30
PDMAX Setting the pressure difference limit ...........................30
KEYLOCK Setting the keyboard lock on/off .............................32
Hardware settings........................................................................33
CHAPTER 5 INSTALLATION.............................................................................37
Mounting.......................................................................................37
Electrical connections................................................................. 38
Grounding.....................................................................................40
Pressure connections .................................................................41
CHAPTER 6 OPERATING.................................................................................. 43
RUN and STOP modes ................................................................43
R Starting the continuous output ..............................................44
S Stopping the output ...............................................................44
SEND Outputting a single message only .................................45
V Verification message .............................................................45
DNOS Self-diagnostics .............................................................45
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TRACK Setting the pressure tracking mode on/off .................. 46
PLIM Pressure limit listing........................................................ 46
RESET Resetting the barometer ............................................. 47
POLL mode .................................................................................. 48
SEND Outputting one single message .................................... 48
OPEN Setting a barometer from POLL mode to STOP mode. 49
CLOSE Setting a barometer from STOP mode to POLL mode49
SEND mode.................................................................................. 50
PULSE mode................................................................................ 51
Operating the local display and keyboard................................ 51
CHAPTER 7 ADJUSTMENT AND CALIBRATION ........................................... 55
Introduction ................................................................................. 55
CORR Listing linear and multipoint corrections ....................... 57
LC Linear corrections ............................................................... 59
MPC Multipoint corrections ...................................................... 60
Offset and gain adjustment........................................................ 61
LCI Entering linear corrections................................................. 61
Multipoint adjustment................................................................. 62
MPCI Entering multipoint corrections ...................................... 62
Calibration ................................................................................... 63
CALD Storing the new date of calibration................................ 64
CHAPTER 8 SELF-TESTING AND PROBLEM HANDLING ............................ 65
Returning the serial communication parameters .................... 65
Diagnostic commands................................................................ 66
? Basic information on the barometer settings ....................... 66
VERS Software version ........................................................... 67
SNUM Serial number ............................................................... 67
ERRS Error message output .................................................. 67
TEST n Testing transducer operation ...................................... 68
C n Listing transducer coefficients........................................... 69
PTEST Testing pulse output mode .......................................... 69
CHAPTER 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 71
Barometric pressure ................................................................... 71
Operating range ....................................................................... 71
Accuracy ...................................................................................... 71
General ......................................................................................... 72
Mechanics .................................................................................... 73
Electromagnetic compatibility ................................................... 73
Options......................................................................................... 74
Accessories ................................................................................. 74
APPENDIX A HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS ............................................... 77
APPENDIX B PIN ASSIGNMENTS..................................................................... 79
APPENDIX C RS232C/TTL LEVEL SERIAL INTERFACE ................................ 81
APPENDIX D PULSE OUTPUT MODE............................................................... 83
APPENDIX E ANALOG OUTPUT ....................................................................... 87
Pin assignment............................................................................ 90
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APPENDIX F MULTIPLE PTB220 BAROMETERS ON RS232C.......................91
APPENDIX G OPTIONAL RS485/422 INTERFACE OF PTB220 BAROMETERS93
APPENDIX H SERIAL INTERFACE COMMANDS .............................................97
Commissioning commands........................................................97
Operating commands ..................................................................97
Maintenance commands .............................................................98
Diagnostic commands ................................................................98
APPENDIX I CHECKSUM ..................................................................................99
APPENDIX J PRESSURE TENDENCY ............................................................101
APPENDIX K ERROR MESSAGES...................................................................102
APPENDIX L SPECIAL EMULATION MODE...................................................103
PA11A..........................................................................................103
P Mode....................................................................................103
Automode ...............................................................................104
Setra 470 .....................................................................................105
APPENDIX M PRESSURE CONVERSION CHART ..........................................107
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Safety
Throughout the manual important instructions regarding the safety
considerations are focused as follows.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,
condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in injury to or death of personnel.
Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,
condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.
Note highlights important information. It calls attention to an essential
procedure, practice, condition or the like.
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Warranty
Vaisala hereby represents and warrants all Products manufactured by Vaisala and sold hereunder to be
free from defects in workmanship or material during a period of twelve (12) months from the date of
delivery save for products for which a special warranty is given. If any Product proves however to be
defective in workmanship or material within the period herein provided Vaisala undertakes to the
exclusion of any other remedy to repair or at its own option replace the defective Product or part thereof
free of charge and otherwise on the same conditions as for the original Product or part without
extension to original warranty time. Defective parts replaced in accordance with this clause shall be
placed at the disposal of Vaisala.
Vaisala also warrants the quality of all repair and service works performed by its employees to products
sold by it. In case the repair or service works should appear inadequate or faulty and should this cause
malfunction or nonfunction of the product to which the service was performed Vaisala shall at its free
option either repair or have repaired or replace the product in question. The working hours used by
employees of Vaisala for such repair or replacement shall be free of charge to the client. This service
warranty shall be valid for a period of six (6) months from the date the service measures were
completed.
This warranty is however subject to following conditions:
a) A substantiated written claim as to any alleged defects shall have been received by Vaisala
within thirty (30) days after the defect or fault became known or occurred, and
b) the allegedly defective Product or part shall, should Vaisala so require, be sent to the works of
Vaisala or to such other place as Vaisala may indicate in writing, freight and insurance prepaid and
properly packed and labelled, unless Vaisala agrees to inspect and repair the Product or replace it on
site.
This warranty does not however apply when the defect has been caused through
a) normal wear and tear or accident;
b) misuse or other unsuitable or unauthorized use of the Product or negligence or error in storing,
maintaining or in handling the Product or any equipment thereof;
c) wrong installation or assembly or failure to service the Product or otherwise follow Vaisala's
service instructions including any repairs or installation or assembly or service made by unauthorized
personnel not approved by Vaisala or replacements with parts not manufactured or supplied by Vaisala;
d) modifications or changes of the Product as well as any adding to it without Vaisala's prior
authorization;
e) other factors depending on the Customer or a third party.
Notwithstanding the aforesaid Vaisala's liability under this clause shall not apply to any defects arising
out of materials, designs or instructions provided by the Customer.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of and excludes all other conditions, warranties and liabilities, express
or implied, whether under law, statute or otherwise, including without limitation ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and
all other obligations and liabilities of Vaisala or its representatives with respect to any defect or
deficiency applicable to or resulting directly or indirectly from the Products supplied hereunder, which
obligations and liabilities are hereby expressly cancelled and waived. Vaisala's liability shall under no
circumstances exceed the invoice price of any Product for which a warranty claim is made, nor shall
Vaisala in any circumstances be liable for lost profits or other consequential loss whether direct or
indirect or for special damages.
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CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Introduction
The PTB220 series barometers are fully compensated digital
barometers designed to cover a wide range of environmental pressure
and temperature. They can be used successfully both in accurate
pressure measurement applications at room temperature and in
demanding automatic weather station applications.
The PTB220 series digital barometers use the BAROCAP® silicon
capacitive absolute sensor developed by Vaisala for barometric
pressure measurement applications.
The measurement principle of the PTB220 series digital barometers is
based on an advanced RC oscillator and three reference capacitors
against which the capacitive pressure sensor and the capacitive
temperature compensation sensor are continuously measured. The
microprocessor of the barometer performs compensation for pressure
linearity and temperature dependence.
The pressure and temperature adjustment in the PTB220 consists of
seven temperature levels over the operating temperature range of the
barometer and of six to eleven pressure levels over the operating
pressure range of the barometer at each temperature level. The
calculated individual basic pressure and temperature adjustment
coefficients are stored in the EEPROM of each pressure transducer.
The user cannot change these basic factory adjustments.
The multipoint fine adjustment for pressure and the final pressure
calibration of the PTB220 Class A barometers is done using a manual
Ruska 2465 dead-weight tester. The multipoint fine adjustment and
calibration of the Class B barometers is done automatically using
electronic working standards.
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The PTB220 series digital barometers are available with one, two or
three pressure transducers. Although one pressure transducer is
usually the most appropriate configuration, some applications may
benefit from additional pressure transducers. Two or three pressure
transducers provide for a self-diagnostic feature: the user can set an
alarm limit within which the pressure transducers must agree for
reliable measurement. The PTB220 series barometers can also be
configured to measure two separate pressures.
A local LCD display on the cover is also available as a configuration
option. The display has a backlight, which makes the display easy to
read at any light conditions. The display has two rows and it can
simultaneously indicate the barometric pressure, the three-hour
pressure trend and the WMO pressure tendency code.
The user can define various specific application settings, such as serial
bus settings, averaging time, output interval, output format, display
format, error message field, pressure unit and pressure resolution. It is
also possible to select different sending modes for power-up situation
such as the free running mode, the stand-by mode and a mode with
one automatically sent message. A fast measurement mode with ten
measurements per second can also be selected. The factory settings
have been chosen so that both a fast settling time and a high resolution
are achieved. In applications where fast settling time is not required,
longer averaging times are recommended to reduce environmetal
pressure noise.
As a standard, there are RS 232C full duplex and bidirectional TTL
level serial interface in the barometer. In addition the user can select
either an RS 485/422 two-wire half duplex serial interface or a pulse
output interface with user selectable pulse rate, pressure resolution and
pressure offset.
The PTB220 series digital barometers are traceable to National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the USA.
BAROCAP® pressure sensor
The PTB220 digital barometers use the BAROCAP® silicon
capacitive absolute pressure sensor 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.
®
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Silicon diaphragm
Thin film metallization
FIGURE 2-1 The BAROCAP
The BAROCAP® pressure sensor consists of two layers of single
crystal silicon having a layer of glass between them. The thinner
silicon layer is etched on both sides to create an integrated vacuum
reference chamber for the absolute pressure sensor and to form a
pressure sensitive silicon diaphragm. The thicker silicon layer is the
rigid base plate of the sensor and it is clad with a glass dielectric. The
thinner piece of silicon is electrostatically bonded to the glass surface
to form a strong and hermetic bond. Thin film metallization has been
deposited to form a capacitor electrode inside the vacuum reference
chamber; the other electrode is the pressure sensitive silicon
diaphragm.
Vacuum gap
®
pressure sensor
Silicon
Glass
Silicon
The coefficients of thermal expansion of silicon and glass materials
used in the BAROCAP® pressure sensor are carefully matched
together in order to minimize the temperature dependence and to
maximize the long-term stability. The BAROCAP® pressure sensor is
designed to achieve zero temperature dependence at 1000 hPa and its
long-term stability has been maximized by thermal ageing at an
elevated temperature.
The BAROCAP® capacitive pressure sensor features a wide dynamic
range and no self-heating effect. The excellent hysteresis and
repeatability characteristics are based on the ideal spring
characteristics of single crystal silicon. In the BAROCAP® pressure
sensor, the silicon material is exerted to only few percent of its whole
elastic range.
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Measurement principle
The measurement principle of the PTB220 series digital barometers is
based on an advanced RC oscillator with three reference capacitors
against which the capacitive pressure sensor and the capacitive
temperature compensation sensor are continuously measured. A
multiplexer connects each of the five capacitors to the RC oscillator
one at a time and five different frequencies are measured during one
measurement cycle (FIGURE 2-2 )
CC
PT
CC
13
R
C
2
F
out
FIGURE 2-2 RC-oscillator with five capacitors
The RC oscillator is designed to attenuate changes in stray impedance
and to achieve excellent measurement stability with time. Vaisala’s
electronic measurement principle emphasizes in the first place
stability over a wide environmental temperature and relative humidity
range and over a long period of time; yet it can achieve fast
measurement speed and high resolution at the same time.
In the fast measurement mode, a special measurement algorithm is
used. In this mode only the frequency from the BAROCAP
pressure
sensor is measured continuously while the frequencies from the three
reference capacitors and from the thermal compensation capacitor are
updated only every 30 seconds. This is quite justifiable as the changes
in the reference capacitors can be considered negligible over any
periods of time, and the internal temperature of the barometer remains
stable enough over a few tens of seconds. The fast measurement mode
achieves a speed of ten measurements per second at 1 pascal
resolution. Each measurement represents the pressure average during
the last 100 ms. When the reference frequencies are measured every
30 seconds the outputting stops for a short moment and typically one
measurement is lost during this time. The fast measurement mode can
be used only in barometers with one pressure transducer and in full
duplex communication.
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Block diagram
The PTB220 series digital barometers consist of a CPU board and 1, 2
or 3 pressure transducers (P1, P2 and P3). The number of pressure
transducers is order specific and the configuration cannot be changed
by the user. Usually the pressure transducers are connected to the
same pressure port. However, in case of two pressure transducers, the
barometer can have also two pressure ports, one for each transducer.
The various hardware configurations are illustrated on page 77.
The PTB220 series barometers always have a RS 232C full duplex
and a bidirectional TTL level serial interface. In addition, the
barometers have either a pulse output interface or an RS 485/422 twowire half duplex serial interface. The RS 485/422 interface is a
separate optional module inside the barometer. This interface module
is order specified and installed at the factory only. There is also an
optional factory set analog output module available. A LCD display
with backlight is also a possible configuration option.
The block diagram of the PTB220 series barometers is shown in
FIGURE 2-3
FIGURE 2-3 Block diagram of the PTB220 barometers
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CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED
As the PTB220 series digital barometers always have an RS 232C
serial interface, the user is requested to use this interface when
operating the barometer for the first time. The RS 232C is the most
useful and reliable interface for commissioning the barometers with
various software settings.
The RS 232C serial interface of the PTB220 barometers does not
provide handshaking lines (such as DSR, CTS or DTR). If the host
system requires handshaking lines, appropriate external connections
have to be made in order to enable the communication with a PTB220.
See Appendix on page 81 for more details on how to connect the
handshaking lines.
NOTE
1. The sending of PTB220 is controlled with XON/XOFF (software
handshaking)
2. The buffer of the barometer can be cleared with <cr>.
The RS 232C serial interface and power supply pin assignment is as
follows:
5
FIGURE 3-1 9-pin female subD-connector
1234
89
67
PIN SIGNAL
2 TX
3 RX
5 ground for the RS 232C
7 ground for supply voltage
9 supply voltage (10...30 VDC)
FIGURE 3-2 RS 232C and power supply pins
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The factory settings of the PTB220 series barometers are the
following:
TABL E 3-1 Serial interface factory settings
Baud rate 9600
Parity even
Data bits 7
Stop bits 1
Duplex full duplex
After having made the electrical connections, switch the power on,
and the barometer responds indicating the barometer type and the
software version.
PTB220 / 2.02
>
The barometer is now ready to respond to any command, for example
to commands R, S or SEND (see page 43).
If there is a LCD display cover, at power-up the display will first show
the barometer type and the software version. Then it switches to
display the barometric pressure reading as defined with the DFORM
command. The keyboard of the display cover can be used to inspect
and change the parameters available (see page 51).
Should there be any problems please check the jumper settings in
connector X15 and the settings in dip switch S1 inside the barometer.
The settings should be as indicated in the figures below.
RX/RXD
RXD
TX
TXD
TXD
X15
FIGURE 3-3 Basic RS 232C jumper and dip switch S1 settings
ON
OFF
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
SW5
SW6
S
SW7
SW8
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CHAPTER 4 COMMISSIONING
TABL E 4-1summarizes the commands used to commission the PTB220
series digital barometers. The commands are not case sensitive except
for the SCOM command.
TABL E 4-1 Commissioning commands
Function Command
sending mode SMODE
measurement mode MMODE
pulse mode settings PULSE
serial bus settings SERI
echo on / off ECHO
output format FORM
pressure resolution FORM
pressure trend FORM
pressure tendency FORM
error status FORM
stability indicator FORM
checksum FORM
height of height correction HHCP
error output format EFORM
display format DFORM
pressure and temperature units UNIT
averaging time AVRG
setting output interval INTV
address of the barometer ADDR
user specific SEND command SCOM
pressure stability indicator PSTAB
pressure alarm levels (HI and LO) PLARM
pressure difference limit PDMAX
keyboard locking KEYLOCK
The commissioning commands can be divided in two sections: the
operating mode commands and the software setting commands.
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Operating modes
The first thing to do is to select the desired sending mode for the
barometer. This is done with the command SMODE. There are
available the normal or the fast measurement mode or the pulse output
mode. These selections are made with MMODE and PULSE
commands.
SMODE Selecting the sending mode
SMODE x <cr>
where:
x = STOP, RUN, SEND or POLL
The SMODE command is used to set or inspect the sending mode of
the barometer. The PTB220 series digital barometers have four
sending modes: STOP, RUN, SEND and POLL.
In STOP mode (see page 43), after power-up the barometer outputs its
type and software version and then waits for further commands.
In RUN mode (see page 43), continuous outputting starts
automatically from power-up.
In SEND mode (see page 50) a single message is automatically output
after power-up.
POLL mode (see page 48) allows the communication with multiple
barometers or other digital instruments connected to one serial bus.
Echo is automatically off in the POLL mode.
Examples:
>smode <cr>
Serial mode : STOP
>smode run <cr>
Serial mode : RUN
>smode send <cr>
Serial mode : SEND
>smode poll <cr>
Serial mode : POLL
>smode stop <cr>
Serial mode : STOP
>reset<cr>
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NOTE
Remember to give the RESET command to initialize the new sending
mode.
MMODE Selecting the measurement mode
MMODE x <cr>
where:
x = NORMAL or FAST
The MMODE command is used to set or inspect the measurement
mode of the barometer. In the normal measurement mode, the
barometer measures the capacitance of each of the five capacitive
components of the pressure transducer (see page 6). This is the
standard operating mode of the PTB220 series digital barometers.
In the fast measurement mode, the barometer measures mainly the
capacitance of the BAROCAP pressure sensor and results in a faster
measurement speed (approximately 10 measurements per second).
This measurement mode can be used only with the barometers having
one pressure transducer and full duplex communication.
MMODE selection is protected by switch SW4 (see FIGURE 4-1). The
switch SW4 is normally in DISABLE position (OFF). Turn the switch
to ENABLE position (ON) to be able to make a new MMODE
selection.
ON
S
OFF
SW3
SW5
SW1
FIGURE 4-1 Switch SW4 in ENABLE position (ON)
SW2
SW4
Example of selecting the fast measurement mode:
>mmode <cr>
Meas mode : NORMAL
>mmode fast <cr>
Meas mode : FAST
>mtim 32 <cr>
SW6
SW7
SW8
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Mtim : 32
>filt off <cr>
Filter : OFF
>reset <cr>
NOTE
Remember to give the RESET command to initialize the new
measurement mode.
The measurement time (mtim) setting of 32 is recommended in order
to achieve the best output stability at the speed of 10 measurements
per second. The filter command ensures that no numerical filtering is
performed in the fast measurement mode. The MTIM and FILT
commands are used only together with the MMODE FAST command.
In the NORMAL measurement mode, the AVRG command replaces
the MTIM and FILT commands in the PTB220 series digital
barometers.
NOTE
Always remember to return the switch SW4 to write DISABLE
position (OFF).
PULSE Selecting the PULSE output mode
PULSE a s r o <cr>
where:
a=ON or OFF (activation/deactivation)
s = SLOW or FAST (speed)
r = LOW or HIGH (resolution)
o = pressure offset (hPa/mbar units only)
The PULSE command is used to activate or deactivate the pulse ouput
mode and to set or inspect the desired parameters. SLOW/FAST
selection affects the pulse rate: SLOW speed equals to 5 kHz pulse
rate and FAST speed equals to 50 kHz pulse rate. LOW resolution
equals to 0.1 hPa/mbar pressure resolution and HIGH resolution
equals to 0.01 hPa/mbar pressure resolution. In order to minimize the
number of output pulses the user can define an offset pressure so that
pulse outputting starts from the selected pressure level.
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NOTE
The pulse output mode can be used with hPa/mbar pressure units
only!
Example of software settings for the pulse output mode:
>pulse <cr>
OFF SLOW LOW 0.0
>pulse on slow low <cr>
ON SLOW LOW 0.0
>pulse on fast high -800 <cr> (note the minus sign)
ON FAST HIGH -800.0
>pulse off <cr>
OFF FAST HIGH -800.0
>
The operation of pulse output mode can be tested through the RS232C
serial interface using the PTEST command (see page 69).
In addition to the above mentioned software settings, the user must
finally set the switch SW3 to position ON (see Hardware settings on
page 33) for the barometer to start to wait for an external trigger pulse.
NOTE
See page 83 for quick reference information on how to set and use the
pulse output mode of the PTB220 series digital barometers.
In case of an error in a PTB220 series barometer, there will be no
pulse output from the barometer despite an external trigger pulse.
This error handling technique ensures that a host system cannot
receive erroneous pressure readings from a PTB220 series
barometer.
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Software settings
SERI Serial bus settings
SERI b p d s x <cr>
where: (* = factory setting)
b = baud rate (300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600*)
p = parity (E = even*, O = odd, N = none)
d = data bits (7* or 8)
s = stop bits (1* or 2)
x = duplex (F = full* or H = half)
<cr> = carriage return is generated by the ENTER or RETURN
key of the host computer
The SERI command is used to set or inspect the serial bus settings of
the barometer.
Examples:
>seri <cr>
9600 E71F
>seri 1200N81H<cr>
1200 N81H
>reset <cr>
PTB220 / 2.02
>seri 2400 <cr>
2400 N81H
>seri F <cr>
2400 N81F
>reset <cr>
PTB220 / 2.02
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Always give the RESET command after the SERI command to
activate the new serial bus settings.
The following bus settings do not work with the incorporated Intel
8051 microprocessor. They are modified by the barometer:
N 7 1 → N 7 2
E 8 2 → E 8 1
O 8 2 → O 8 1
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The RS485/422 interface of the PTB220 series digital barometers is a
non-isolated two-wire half-duplex interface. See page 93 for quick
reference information on how to use the RS485/422 interface of the
PTB220 series digital barometers.
ECHO Setting the serial bus echo on/off
ECHO x <cr>
where:
x=ONorOFF
The ECHO command is used to set or inspect the echoing condition of
the barometer. In OFF mode the barometer does not output the '>'
prompt character.
Examples:
>echo <cr>
Echo : ON
>echo off <cr>
Echo : OFF
...
echo on <cr> (text invisible)
Echo : ON
>
FORM Defining the output format
The FORM command is used to set or inspect the output format of the
barometer. See the examples in the next page.
FORM <cr>
The user can define the following fields into the output format:
amount of decimals give number of decimals before a
quantity. Giving 4.2 before the
pressure quantity outputs a reading
with the following form: 1013.12
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pressure quantities P1 (reading of the transducer 1),
P2 (transducer 2), P3 (transducer
3), P (average)
height corrected pressure HCP (see also page 25)
pressure trend *) TREND (three-hour trend)
pressure tendency A (see page 101 for details)
temperature quantities *) T1, T2, T3
pressure and temperature units UU, UUU, UUUU,UUUUU
address of the barometer ADDR (uses two characters)
error status ERR (uses three characters)
stability indicator OK (uses three characters)
checksums CS2, CS4
number fields n.m where: n = 0 - 9, m = 0- 9
text fields within “ “ characters
ASCII characters:
CR # r
LF # n
TAB # t
nnn ASCII code # nnn
*) The PTB220 barometer cannot output + sign for pressure trend or
temperature reading; a space is output instead.
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Examples of different ways of setting the output format:
1. To output the pressure reading.
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
? <cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa
>
2. To output the transducer values (P1,P2,P3) separately and the
average value (P).
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P1""P2""P3""P""UUU#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.31 1020.32 1020.33 1020.32 hPa
>
3. To output pressure reading followed with three-hour trend.
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P""UUU""2.1TREND " " UUU #r #n <cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa **.* hPa (date not available)
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa -1.2 hPa
4. To output pressure reading followed with three-hour trend and
pressure tendency.
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P""UUU""2.1TREND""UUU""A#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa **.* hPa * (date not available)
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa -1.2 hPa 7
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa 1.2 hPa 2 (no + sign)
5. To output the pressure from tranducer P1 followed with
temperature reading.
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P1""UUU""3.1T1""UU#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa 23.4 'C (no + sign)
>
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6. To output the average pressure reading in the units of inHg .
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUU#r#n
?2.4P""UUUU #r #n <cr>
>unit inHg <cr>
P unit : inHg
>send <cr>
30.1234 inHg
>
7. Adding a text field, giving the address and outputting the
pressure reading from a identified barometer.
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
? "Barometer " ADDR""4.2P""UUU#r#n<cr>
>addr 7 <cr>
Address : 7
>send 7 <cr>
Barometer 07 1020.30 hPa
>
8. To output the average pressure reading and the error status.
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P""UUU""ERR#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa 0 (no error found)
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa 1 (some error has occurred)
>
9. To output the transducer values (P1,P2,P3) separately and the
average value (P). Indicates errors if the maximum pressure
difference between the transducers is exceeding the defined value.
The two-or three-digit error field in the end of the line is expressing
the error state of the transducers. Number 1 means error and number 0
normal state. The first digit shows state of transducer 1 (P1), second
digit shows state of transducer 2 (P2) and the third digit shows
transducer 3 (P3).
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P1""P2""P""UUU""ERR#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 1020.32 1020.31 hPa 00
>send <cr>
1020.30 1022.30 1021.30 hPa 11 (Pd max error)
>
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>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P1""P2""P3""P""UUU""ERR#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 1020.31 1020.32 1020.31 hPa 000
>send <cr>
1020.30 1022.31 1020.32 1020.31 hPa 010 (Pd max error)
>
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P1""P2""P3""P""UUU""ERR#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 1020.31 1020.32 1020.31 hPa 000
>send <cr>
1020.30 1022.31 1024.32 1022.31 hPa 111 (Pd max error)
>
10. To output the pressure reading and the stability state.
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P""UUUOK#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa OK (good stability)
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa (poor stability)
>
11. To output the pressure reading and the checksums.
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P""UUU""CS2#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa BB
>
12. To output the pressure reading and the height corrected
pressure reading.
>form
4.2 P HCP #r #n
?4.2P""hcp#r#n
>send
1011.12 1012.30
>
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EFORM Defining the error output format
EFORM <cr>
The EFORM command is used to define the user specific error output
format for the serial interface. In case of an internal error, the
barometer outputs the message defined with the EFORM command
instead of the normal message defined with the FORM command. If
the EFORM command is not defined, the barometer uses the FORM
command definition with its optional error status fields.
Example of an EFORM definition:
>eform <cr>
? "ERROR" #r #n <cr>
>P <cr>
1002.93 hPa OK (correct operation)
>P <cr>
ERROR (incorrect operation)
>
Any previous EFORM definition may be removed with the following
command:
>eform * <cr>
>
DFORM Defining the display format
DFORM <cr>
The DFORM command is used to define the format for the optional
LCD display. The user can define the following fields into the display
format:
pressure quantities P1, P2, P3, P (average)
height corrected pressure HCP (see also page 25)
pressure trend *) TREND (three-hour trend)
pressure tendency A (see page 101 for details)
temperature quantities *) T1, T2, T3
pressure and temperature units UU, UUU, UUUU,UUUUU
error status ERR (uses three characters)
stability indicator OK (uses three characters)
number fields n.m where: n = 0 - 9, m = 0- 9
text fields within “ “ characters
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*) The PTB220 barometer cannot output + sign for pressure trend or
temperature reading; a space is output instead.
There are two rows containing 16 characters each; the user can define
a maximum of 32 characters to be displayed. The field definitions are
defined in successive order so that the first 16 characters will be
displayed on the first row and the next characters on the second row.
The factory setting for the display format includes the pressure
reading and the stability indicator:
ENTCL
Any previous DFORM definition may be removed and the original
factory setting restored with the following command:
>dform * <cr>
>
Example of setting the display format to show pressure, stability
indicator, pressure trend and pressure tendency:
>dform <cr>
4.2P""UUUUU OK #r #n
?""4.2P""UUUOK"trend " 2.1 TREND""UUU""A
<cr>
>
In this case, the display will look similar to the following:
ENTCL
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The PTB220 series barometers will show * instead of numeric values
for pressure trend and pressure tendency for three hours from powerup.
In case of error in the barometer, the relevant error message will
automatically appear on the second line of the display. In this case,
any other information defined using the DFORM command will be
replaced with an error message.
By pressing the arrow button on the left, you get a display having a
horizontal bar display on the upper row. On the lower row there are
three values: the value on the left shows the lower limit of the pressure
range, the middle value shows the actual pressure and the value on the
right shows the upper limit of the pressure range.
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UNIT Setting the pressure and temperature units
UNIT x <cr>
where (* = factory setting)
x = hPa*
kPa
Pa
mbar
inHg
mmHg
torr
mmH2O
psia
C*
F
This command is used to set and inspect the pressure and internal
temperature compensation unit. The temperature unit is not confirmed
by the barometer.
Example of changing the pressure and temperature units:
>unit <cr>
P unit : hPa
>unit C <cr>
>send <cr>
1035.19 hPa 25.9 'C
>unit torr <cr>
P unit : torr
>unit F <cr> (temperature unit not confirmed)
>send <cr>
776.44 torr 78.6 'F
>
HHCP Setting the height of height correction
HHCP x <cr>
The HHCP command is used to give the height for height corrected
pressure. The value is set in meters and the range, which can be used,
is -40...+40 m. Height corrected pressure is calculated according to the
following equation.
hPHCP ⋅= + 1176.0 (4-1)
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where:
P = measured pressure
0.1176 = constant
h = height
Example of setting the height:
>hhcp<cr>
Height of HCP:?-30
>
AVRG Setting the averaging time
AVRG x <cr>
where:
x = 1 ... 600 (seconds)
The AVRG command is used to set and inspect the averaging time
during which the individual measurement samples are integrated to
get an averaged pressure reading. The averaging time is the total
averaging time of the barometer. In case of several integral pressure
transducers, the defined averaging time is divided by two or three to
get an internal averaging time for each pressure transducer.
Note that if the averaging time is defined to be long, the settling time
at power-up will be long, too.
The output reading is a running average pressure reading. The
measurement is updated in normal measurement mode approximately
every 1 to 4 seconds, depending on the AVRG setting.
A minimum of one-second averaging time is recommended per each
pressure transducer. One-second averaging time for a barometer with
one, two-second averaging time with two and three-second averaging
time with three transducers. These selections are used as the factory
setting averaging times.
Example of setting the averaging time to 60 seconds (WMO averaging
time for barometric pressure measurement):
>avrg <cr>
Averaging time: 1.0 ?<cr>
>avrg 60 <cr>
Averaging time: 60.0
>
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INTV Setting the output interval
INTV x y <cr>
where:
x = output interval (0...255)
y = unit (s, min, h)
This command is used to set and inspect the interval output mode. The
R command is used to start the outputting.
Examples:
>intv <cr>
Output intrv. : 0 s
>
>intv 10 s <cr>
Output intrv. : 10 s
>r <cr>
NOTE
In case of the half duplex RS 485/422 serial communication, the user
is requested to set the interval time to one second or more. This
enables an interruption of outputting, if the R command is given by
mistake. See page 93 for quick reference information on how to use
the RS485/422 interface of the PTB220 series barometers.
ADDR Setting the barometer address (for POLL mode)
ADDR x <cr>
where:
x = the address (0 ... 99)
This command is used to set and inspect the address of the barometer
for the POLL mode (see Chapter POLL mode). The address feature is
important when multiple PTB220 series barometers are connected to
one RS232C interface (see page 91), or when a PTB220 series
barometer is used on an RS485/422 serial interface (see page 93).
Example of setting the address to 7:
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>addr 7 <cr>
Address : 7
>
A new address replaces the previous one. Always set the address to 0
when no address is needed:
>addr 0 <cr>
Address : 0
>
If the barometer is not closed in the POLL mode, it will respond to
any SEND command (regardless of the address). The barometer must
be set to POLL mode and then closed with CLOSE command (see
Chapter POLL mode).
SCOM User specific SEND command
SCOM <cr>
This command is used to define a user specific SEND command for
one message output. The standard SEND command of the barometer
will always function normally whatever the SCOM definition may be.
The new command must be defined within “ “ signs, then some end
characters also can be defined. This allows the user to specify
commands without an end character or with an end character of his
choice.
The SCOM command is very practical when the user wishes to be
able to use the same one-message command as previously has been
used for some other barometer (e.g. the PA11A).
Note that the SCOM command is case sensitive. It is in fact
recommended to use the opposite case characters for SCOM definition
to avoid any conflict with other commands. Note also that the PTB220
barometer does not react on <eot> at the end of a command.
Example of setting a P (note the upper case character in comparison to
the rest of the lower case characters) command for one message
output:
>scom <cr>
? "P" #r <cr>
>P <cr>
1020.30 hPa
>
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Example of defining a similar command without an end character:
>scom <cr>
"P" #r
? "P" <cr>
>P1020.30 hPa
>
Any previous SCOM definition may be removed with the following
command:
>scom * <cr>
>
PSTAB Setting the pressure stability indicator
PSTAB x <cr>
where:
x = pressure reading (in current unit)
The PSTAB command is used to define the pressure stability indicator
reflecting maximum allowed pressure difference between two
successive averaged pressure measurements. In addition to defining
the pressure stability indicator, the user must also define the FORM
command to include the "OK" stability indicator field. The factory
setting for the stability indicator level is 0.5 hPa.
>pstab 0.5 <cr>
Stab. level : 0.50 hPa
>form
?4.2P""UUU""OK#r#n
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa OK (good pressure stability)
>send <cr>
1020.30 hPa (poor pressure stability)
>
The pressure stability indicator is useful as it indicates instability in
the pressure measurement. The pressure instability may result from
different reasons depending on the application. In outdoor barometric
pressure measurement high wind speeds can induce notable pressure
instability. Building automation systems may also introduce pressure
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fluctuations, and for example opening the door of a room will often
result in temporary pressure instability.
PLARM Setting the pressure alarm levels
PLARM x y <cr>
where:
x = the low alarm level (LO ALARM)
y = the high alarm level (HI ALARM)
The PLARM command is used to set or inspect the low and high
pressure alarm levels. The factory settings are 500 hPa for the low
alarm level and 1100 hPa for the high alarm level for the barometers
with a pressure range 500...1100 hPa. The factory settings for
barometers with a pressure range of 50...1100 hPa are 50 hPa (low
level) and 1100 hPa (high level)
Examples:
>plarm <cr>
Hi alarm : 1100.00 hPa
Lo alarm : 500.00 hPa
>plarm 900 1050 <cr>
Hi alarm : 1050.00 hPa
Lo alarm : 900.00 hPa
>
The alarm output operates in STOP and RUN sending modes only
(see pages 12 and 43). The barometer outputs the alarm immediately
when the alarm pressure level is exceeded. The alarm message is
output only once with no prompt associated with it.
Examples:
HI ALARM
LO ALARM
PDMAX Setting the pressure difference limit
PDMAX x <cr>
where:
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x = pressure reading (in current unit)
This command is used to define the maximum pressure difference
between the pressure readings from different pressure transducers
(P1/P2 or P1/P2/P3). If the defined value is exceeded, the relevant
digits in the ERR field (see FORM command) will change from 0 to 1.
It is recommended to use the ERR field as part of the FORM
command definition, if there are two or three pressure transducers in a
PTB220 series digital barometer. More than one ´1´ in the ERR field
indicates that the pressure reading output of the barometer is not
reliable.
Following basic cases may occur for barometers with two or three
pressure transducers (only the differencies found between the readings
from the pressure transducers are important):
P high
P high
Two transducers: Three transducers:
Pdmax ?
P low
Pdmax ?
P middle
Pdmax ?
P low
For an acceptable measurement crucial conditions are:
- two transducers: P high - P low ≤ Pdmax
- three transducers:
P high - P middle ≤ Pdmax and P middle - P low ≤ Pdmax.
The factory setting for Pdmax is 1 hPa.
Example of setting the limit to 0.5 hPa:
>pdmax <cr>
Pd max : 1.000 ? 0.5 <cr>
>
Examples of exceeding the Pdmax limit in case of two and three
pressure transducers:
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P1""P2""P""UUU""ERR#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 1020.32 1020.31 hPa 00
>send <cr>
1020.30 1022.30 1021.30 hPa 11
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>
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
?4.2P1""P2""P3""P""UUU""ERR#r#n<cr>
>send <cr>
1020.30 1020.31 1020.32 1020.31 hPa 000
>send <cr>
1020.30 1022.31 1020.32 1020.31 hPa 010
>send <cr>
1020.30 1022.31 1024.32 1022.31 hPa 111
Note that only the acceptable pressure readings are used to calculate
the average output pressure reading. However, if all pressure readings
differ too much, the average reading is calculated from all individual
readings but all ERR field digits turn to be 1´s as well.
Use the ERRS command to analyze problems (see page 67).
KEYLOCK Setting the keyboard lock on/off
KEYLOCK x <cr>
where:
x = ON or OFF
The KEYLOCK command is used to set or inspect the keyboard lock
condition of the display cover keyboard. The PTB220 barometers with
display cover are supplied from factory with the keyboard unlocked
(KEYLOCK ON) and it is thus not possible to inspect the settings nor
change them. If the user wishes to protect the barometer settings so
that they can be inspected but not changed using the display cover
keyboard, the keyboard lock has to be turned on (KEYLOCK ON).
With the keyboard locked the settings can be inspected but not
changed.
Examples:
>keylock <cr>
Keylock : OFF
>keylock on <cr>
Keylock : ON
>
If anyone tries to change the settings of the barometer using the
keyboard with the KEYLOCK ON, the barometer will display NO
MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED for a few seconds and then returns to
the original display:
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1
ENTCL
Hardware settings
Inside the barometer, there is the connector X15 (see FIGURE 4-2) and
the dip switch S1 (see FIGURE 4-3). These are used to make the main
hardware settings of the PTB220 series digital barometers.
With the connector X15, the user can select the RS 232C (RX, TX) or
TTL levels for serial communication. With TTL levels, the user also
has phase alternatives available for both input (RXD, RXD inverted)
and output (TXD, TXD inverted). See page 81 for further information
on the waveforms, voltage levels and phases of the RS232C/TTL level
serial interface signals.
RX/RXD
RXD
TX
TXD
TXD
X15
FIGURE 4-2 RS 232C/TTL level and phase selections
The half duplex two-wire RS485/422 serial interface of the PTB220
series barometers does not require any hardware settings to be made to
the barometer. See page 93 for quick reference information on how to
use the RS485/422 interface of the PTB220 series digital barometers.
Normally, the dip switch S1 settings are all OFF as in FIGURE 4-3
ON
OFF
SW3
SW5
SW1
FIGURE 4-3 Basic dip switch S1 settings
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SW4
SW6
SW7
S
SW8
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1
1
An external power control can be used to switch the PTB220
barometer ON/OFF. The control is activated with the switch SW2 in
position ON as shown in FIGURE 4-4. The TTL signals are: 0VDC OFF
and 5VDC ON.
ON
S
OFF
SW3
SW5
SW1
FIGURE 4-4 External power control ON
SW2
SW4
SW6
SW7
SW8
The pulse output mode is activated and the barometer starts to wait for
an external trigger pulse by turning the switch SW3 in position ON as
in
FIGURE 4-5. See Appendix D for quick reference information on how
to set and use the pulse output mode of the PTB220 series digital
barometers.
ON
S
OFF
SW3
SW5
SW1
FIGURE 4-5 Pulse mode ON
SW2
SW4
SW6
SW7
SW8
NOTE
Switches SW6 and SW7 are usually in position OFF. However, for
some specific uses they may be turned ON to emulate other
barometers (see page 103 for further details).
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ABLE 4-2 Summarized settings of the dip switch S1.
SW1 OFFONnot used
SW2 OFFONexternal power control OFF (TTL: 0 VDC)
external power control ON (TTL: 5 VDC
SW3 OFF
ON
ON
pulse output mode OFF
pulse output mode ON
analog output module**; see page 87
SW4 OFFONmemory write DISABLE
memory write ENABLE
SW5 OFFONnot used
SW6 OFFONspecial emulation mode; see page103
SW7 OFFONspecial emulation mode; see page 103
SW8 OFFONfactory settings OFF / user settings ON
factory settings ON (9600, E, 7, 1, F)
** SW3 has to be ON if the analog output module is installed.
NOTE
If the analog output module is installed the PULSE output mode is not
available
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Mounting
In automatic weather station applications and in other harsh operating
environments, the PTB220 series digital barometers have to be
installed inside a weather resistant or otherwise protective enclosure.
The pressure fitting must also be protected from rain as water may get
into the pressure connector and cause errors in the pressure
measurement. Please take into a consideration that the pressure fitting
supplied with the barometer is not a static pressure head and that the
barometer cannot be used successfully as such in turbulent or high
speed static wind conditions.
NOTE
The barometric pressure measurement accuracy quoted for the
PTB220 barometers does not include any wind or air conditioning
system measurement errors.
In benign room conditions, for example in laboratory measurements
no further environmental protection is required. In all cases, attention
must be paid to proper grounding of the barometer (see page 40).
The main dimensions (in mm) and recommended mounting positions
of the PTB220 barometers are shown in FIGURE 5-1.
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145
133
120
65
FIGURE 5-1 Dimensions and mounting positions of PTB220
barometers
Electrical connections
In barometers with RS232C/TTL level serial/pulse interface the pin
assignment is as follows:
5
1234
ø6.5
104
120
9
8
67
FIGURE 5-2 9-pin female subD-connector
TABL E 5-1 Pin assignment for RS 232C/TTL serial/pulse output
PIN SIGNAL
1 TX with diode
2 TX/TXD/TXD inverted
3 RX/RXD/RXD inverted
4 external power on/off control
5 ground for the RS 232C
6 pulse output (TTL level)
7 ground for supply voltage and TTL level serial
interface and pulse output
8 pulse trigger
9 supply voltage (10...30 VDC)
In barometers with RS 232C/485/422 serial interface the pin
assignment is as follows:
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ABLE 5-2 Pin assignment for RS 232C/485/422
PIN SIGNAL
1 TX with diode
2 TX/TXD/TXD inverted
3 RX/RXD/RXD inverted
4 external power on/off control
5 ground for the RS 232C
6 RS 485/422 LO
7 ground for supply voltage and TTL level serial
interface
8 RS 485/422 HI
9 supply voltage (10...30 VDC)
In barometers with RS232/analog output, the pin assignment is as
follows.
PIN SIGNAL
1 TX with diode
2 TX/TXD/TXD inverted
3 RX/RXD/RXD inverted
4 external power on/off control
5 ground for the RS 232C
6 voltage output (0...5 VDC) / current output (4...20 mA)
7 ground for supply voltage
8 voltage output ground / current output ground
9 supply voltage (10...30 VDC)
It is possible to connect multiple PTB220 series barometers to one RS
232C interface by using the terminal ´TX with diode´ of the barometer
(see FIGURE 5-3). This feature is useful when several PTB220 series
barometers must be fine adjusted and calibrated in one batch. See
Appendix F for quick reference information on how to use one
RS232C interface for multiple PTB220 series barometers.
RX
HOST
COMPUTER
TX
GND
RX
FIGURE 5-3 Multiple PTB220 barometers on one RS 232C interface
GND
TX WITH DIODE
RX
GND
TX WITH DIODE
RX
GND
TX WITH DIODE
PTB220 # 1
PTB220 # 2
PTB220 # 3
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The two-wire half duplex RS 485/422 serial interface is the
recommended way of connecting the PTB220 series barometers with
other intelligent transmitters (see
FIGURE 5-4). See page 93 for quick reference information on how to use
the RS485/422 interface of the PTB220 series barometers.
HI
HOST
COMPUTER
LO
RX/TX
PTB220
Grounding
HI
RX/TX
LO
DYNAMIC LINE TERMINATION REQUIRED
IF NO DEVICE AT THE END OF THE BUS
120R
FIGURE 5-4 PTB220 series barometer connected to a two-wire half
HI
LO
HI
LO
RX/TX
RX/TX
33nF
...........
...........
duplex RS 485/422 interface
The PTB220 series digital barometers use several ground potentials.
Internally, the critical measurement interface has its own stable
analogue ground. Digital circuitry uses the power supply ground of
the barometer. The housing of the barometer forms a static shield
ground for the barometer.
Power supply ground must be connected to the pin 7 of the barometer.
For the RS 232C serial interface, a separate ground is provided on pin
5 of the barometer, whereas for TTL level serial communication the
pin 7 is recommended. Use pin 7 as ground also for the pulse output in
the pulse output mode.
The housing can be grounded in two ways. As the shell of the Dconnector is in the same potential with the housing of the barometer,
the user can ground the housing by means of the connector shell of the
mating connector and the cable braid. In this case, the other end of the
cable braid must also be appropriately grounded. In addition, the EMC
stability of the barometer is further improved by grounding the
barometer housing directly on an electrically conductive mounting
surface with a serrated lock washer which breaks the painting of the
housing.
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The PTB220 series digital barometers comply with the CE norms for
electromagnetic compatibility provided that braided cable and proper
grounding techniques are used. The use of an unbraided cable may
result in digital communication problems and erraneous
measurements.
Pressure connections
The barometer is equipped with a barbed pressure fitting which is
ideal for 1/8" internal diameter tubing.
If some other pressure fitting need to be used, it is possible to replace
the standard barbed fitting. The main pressure connector in the
barometer housing has a metric M5 internal thread. It is, however, in
practice possible to use pressure fittings with a non-metric 10-32
external thread together with this main pressure connector.
Note that the barbed pressure fitting cannot be used in turbulent or
high-speed static wind conditions. The barometric pressure
measurement accuracy quoted for the PTB220 series digital
barometers does not include any wind or air conditioning system
induced measurement errors. The pressure fitting must also be
protected from rain as water may get into the pressure connector and
cause errors in the pressure measurement.
The PTB220 barometers are designed to measure the pressure of
clean, non-condensing, non-conducting and non-corrosive gases only.
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CHAPTER 6 OPERATING
Only a few commands are needed to operate a PTB220 barometer in
the RUN, STOP and POLL modes. In the SEND mode and in the
PULSE mode no commands are needed.
In the RUN or STOP modes the commands R, S and SEND can be
used. The user may also use his own SEND command if he has
previously specified one using the SCOM command (see Chapter
Software settings).
In the POLL mode, the barometer responds to a SEND command only
if it includes the address of the barometer. OPEN and CLOSE
commands are also available for temporary communication with one
single barometer.
In the SEND mode, no commands are needed. The barometer will
automatically output one message at power-up, or when triggering the
barometer on using pin 4 of the barometer.
In the PULSE mode, the barometer requires a trigger pulse from the
host system. In this case, the barometer must be powered-up
separately and the pulse trigger signal must be given to the barometer
after the settling time has elapsed.
RUN and STOP modes
TABL E 6-1summarizes the commands that are used in the RUN and
STOP modes. In addition, the user may use his own SEND command
if he has previously specified one with the SCOM commissioning
command. The commands are not case sensitive except for the SCOM
command.
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T
ABLE 6-1 Commands used in RUN and STOP modes
Function Command
starting output R
stopping output S
single message output SEND
verification message V
self-diagnostics DNOS
pressure minimum/maximum tracking TRACK
pressure limit listing PLIM
resetting the barometer RESET
R Starting the continuous output
R <cr>
This command is used to start continuous outputting in the STOP and
RUN modes and in interval output mode (see page 27).
Example:
>reset <cr>
PTB220 / 2.02
>r <cr>
1013.25 hPa
1013.25 hPa
1013.25 hPa
...
S Stopping the output
This command is used to stop the continuous outputting (activated
with power-up in RUN mode or using the RUN command).
Example:
>reset <cr>
PTB220 / 2.02
>r <cr>
1013.25 hPa
1013.25 hPa
1013.25 hPa
s <cr> (text invisible)
>
S <cr>
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SEND Outputting a single message only
SEND <cr>
This command is used to output one message at a time in the STOP
and RUN modes.
Example:
>reset <cr>
PTB220 / 2.02
>send <cr>
1013.25 hPa
>
The user may also use his own previously specified one-message
command (see Chapter SCOM command on page 12).
V Verification message
The V command is used to output the verification message of the
barometer. The verification message outputs the nominal pressure
range of the barometer.
>v <cr>
VAISALA DIGITAL BAROMETER
PTB 220
500.00 to 1100.00 hPa
>
DNOS Self-diagnostics
The DNOS command is used to perform a self-diagnostic routine in
the barometer. If no errors are found, the barometer outputs a PASS
message. In case of error, the barometer outputs an ERR message.
V <cr>
DNOS <cr>
Example:
>dnos <cr>
PASS
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>dnos <cr>
ERR
>
TRACK Setting the pressure tracking mode on/off
TRACK <cr>
The TRACK command is used to activate or deactivate the minimum/
maximum pressure tracking mode of the barometer. When activated,
the barometer stores in memory the minimum and maximum pressure
values measured. At power-up the tracking mode is always
deactivated.
The serial interface and the local display of the PTB220 series
barometers have separate tracking modes. The serial interface TRACK
command will not cause pressure tracking limits to be displayed by
the local display of the barometer. Activating the display tracking
mode will not activate the pressure tracking mode of the serial
interface.
Example:
>track <cr>
Min/max track.: OFF
>track on <cr>
Min/max track.: ON
>track off <cr>
Min/max track.: OFF
>
PLIM Pressure limit listing
The PLIM command is used to list the indicator level of pressure
stability, the minimum/maximum pressure tracking levels and the
pressure high alarm and low alarm levels. If the minimum/maximum
tracking mode is deactivated, only OFF is output instead of the
pressure readings.
PLIM <cr>
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Example:
>track off <cr>
Min/max track.: OFF
>plim <cr>
Stab. level : 0.50 hPa
Max : OFF
Min : OFF
Hi alarm : 1100.00 hPa
Lo alarm : 500.00 hPa
>track on <cr>
Min/max track.: ON
>plim <cr>
Stab. level : 0.50 hPa
Max : 1020.31 hPa
Min : 987.65 hPa
Hi alarm : 1100.00 hPa
Lo alarm : 500.00 hPa
>
If there are two or three pressure transducers in the barometer, the
Pdmax setting will also appear in the PLIM listing:
>plim <cr>
Stab. level : 0.50 hPa
Max : OFF
Min : OFF
Hi alarm : 1100.00 hPa
Lo alarm : 500.00 hPa
Pd max : 1.00 hPa
>
RESET Resetting the barometer
RESET <cr>
The RESET command is used to reset the barometer. All software
settings remain in the memory after reset or any power failure. The
RESET command must always be given if the serial bus settings, DIP
switch settings or the operating mode of the barometer have been
changed.
Example:
>reset <cr>
PTB220 / 2.02
>
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POLL mode
TABL E 6-2 summarizes the commands used in the POLL mode. The
commands are not case sensitive.
TABL E 6-2 Commands used in RUN and STOP modes
Function Command
single message output SEND a
opening a barometer OPEN a
closing a barometer CLOSE
The POLL mode is used when several PTB220 series barometers are
connected to one RS232C serial interface for fine adjustment and
calibration in one batch. It is also used when several intelligent
transmitters are connected to a half duplex RS 485/422 serial
interface. See pages on page 38, on page 91 and on page 93.
In the POLL mode the barometer must have a specific address so that
the host systems will be able to direct the outputting command to the
particular barometer. The addressable SEND a command is used to
ask for a single message output from the barometer.
The OPEN a command can be used to open a single barometer
temporarily to STOP mode. The CLOSE command will restore the
POLL mode.
SEND Outputting one single message
SEND a <cr>
where:
a = the address of the barometer (0...99)
This command is used to output one message from the barometer in
the POLL mode (see SMODE command).
Example:
>addr 7 <cr>
Address : 7
>smode poll <cr>
Serial mode : POLL
>close <cr>
line closed
send 7 <cr> (text invisible)
1013.25 hPa
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OPEN Setting a barometer from POLL mode to STOP mode
CLOSE Setting a barometer from STOP mode to POLL mode
OPEN a <cr> CLOSE <cr>
where:
a = the address of the barometer (0 ... 99)
These commands are used to set a barometer temporarily to STOP
mode and back to POLL mode again. The OPEN command is useful
when several barometers are connected to one serial bus and
communication with a single barometer is needed using all commands
(except for the ? command, see Diagnostic commands on page 66).
The CLOSE command is a global command and requires no address.
The PTB220 series digital barometers must always be closed after the
POLL mode selection. The RESET command and powering-up will
close the PTB220 series barometers automatically.
Example:
>addr 7 <cr>
Address : 7 <cr>
>smode poll <cr>
Serial mode : POLL
>close <cr>
line closed
Example of opening and closing a barometer with address 7:
open 7 <cr> (text invisible)
PTB 7 line opened for operator commands
>
Any commands (except for the ? command) can now be used for the
barometer with address 7 without affecting other barometers with
different addresses connected to the same serial interface. However, if
the RESET command is given or the barometer is powered-up, the
barometer will automatically return to the POLL mode.
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Example of closing a barometer:
>close <cr>
line closed
SEND mode
In the SEND mode the barometer will automatically output one
message at power-up or when triggering the barometer on using pin 4
of the barometer. The trigger signal must be a TTL level signal. TTL
HIGH (5 VDC) turns the barometer ON and TTL LOW (0 VDC) turns
the barometer OFF.
Examples of outputting with the prompt (ECHO ON) and without the
prompt (ECHO OFF):
>echo <cr>
Echo : ON
>smode send <cr>
Serial mode : SEND
>reset <cr>
1013.25 hPa
>
>echo off <cr>
Echo : OFF
reset <cr> (text invisible)
1013.25 hPa
Example of outputting a minimum amount of (six) characters by
excluding the <cr> and <lf> characters, the pressure unit and the
decimal point with the FORM command:
>form <cr>
4.2P""UUUU #r #n
? 6.0 P <cr>
>unit Pa
P unit : Pa
>smode send <cr>
Serial mode : SEND
>echo off <cr>
Echo : OFF
reset <cr> (text invisible)
101325
or
(power-up)
101325
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PULSE mode
In the PULSE output mode, the barometer requires a trigger pulse
from the host system. In this case, the barometer must be powered-up
separately and the pulse trigger signal must be given to the barometer
after the settling time has elapsed. The trigger signal must be a TTL
level signal. The pulse output is triggered at the falling edge of the
TTL trigger signal from TTL HIGH (5 VDC) to TTL LOW (0 VDC).
The pulses are output at TTL level voltages.
NOTE
See Appendix on page 83 for complete information on how to use the
pulse output mode of the PTB220 series barometers.
Operating the local display and keyboard
The display and keyboard of the PTB220 series barometers is a
configuration option. The LCD display has on/off selectable backlight
for better readability at any light conditions. The two rows of the
display can be defined to indicate different kind of information (see
Software settings, DFORM command on page 22). Besides, the
measured pressure reading itself, the display can contain e.g. the
WMO three-hour pressure trend and pressure tendency code. Error
messages will be indicated on the second row, should a problem occur
in the barometer.
The following basic rules apply to the use of the keyboard:
1. Use ENT key to enter the MENU mode or to acknowledge a
new selection.
2. Use CL key to clear a parameter value in order to input a new
one or to revert to the original display.
3. Use arrow keys to make a selection between functional
alternatives or to enter a new parameter value after clearing the
previous one with CL key.
4. Entering a new parameter value may require each character of
the value to be entered and acknowledged separately. Any
previous value is deleted with the CL key. Scrolling the display
with the arrow keys will then cause one of the following
characters to appear at a time:
space ' ' dash ' - ' decimal point ' . ' number '0 ... 9'
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5. Use ENT key to acknowledge a selection. The selected
characters then move one step to the left and the next character
can be selected. Entering characters is ended by selecting a
space ' ' and then by pressing ENT key.
Note that modifications made using the keyboard will affect the serial
interface settings, too. Only the tracking function is separate for the
serial interface and for the display (see Chapter RUN and STOP
modes, TRACK command).
Only the display contrast can be adjusted if the KEYLOCK is ON. No
other modifications are allowed. It is possible to inspect the settings of
the barometer using the keyboard although the KEYLOCK has been
turned ON. However, the settings cannot be changed and the
barometer displays NO MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED message for
a few seconds before reverting to the original display. The barometer
will automatically return to the original display after a time-out limit
of approximately two minutes in case the inspecting is stopped in an
uncontrolled way.
The MENU mode is entered with the ENT key. Two windows are
then available for further selections:
Use the arrow keys ↑ and ↓ to scroll the alternatives and the ENT key
to acknowledge a selection. Use CL key to revert to the original
display.
The FIGURE 6-1shows all the available functions and selections of the
local display of PTB220 series barometers.
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FIGURE 6-1 Available functions and selections of the local display
See Chapter Software settings for more information on:
- averaging time setting (see AVRG command)
- pressure stability indicator setting (see PSTAB command)
- pressure difference limit setting (see PDMAX command)
- pressure alarm setting (see PLARM command)
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- serial interface setting (see SERI command)
- pressure and temperature unit setting (see UNIT command).
See Chapter 3.1 Operating modes for more information on:
- measurement setting (see MMODE command).
The MTIM setting is automatically selected to be 32 and filter setting
FILT OFF when the MMODE FAST is selected using the keyboard.
See Chapter 5.1 RUN and STOP modes for more information on:
- display pressure tracking (see TRACK command).
Note that the serial interface and the display pressure tracking modes
are separate functions unaffected by one another.
When the display pressure tracking mode is selected using the
keyboard, the MIN and MAX pressure readings will appear on the
second row of the local display. The MIN pressure reading appears on
the left and the MAX pressure reading on the right. Any other
information defined using the DFORM command (see Chapter
Software settings) for the second row of the display will then be
replaced by the display pressure tracking readings.
The backlight can be turned on/off only with the keyboard of the
PTB220 series barometers.
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CHAPTER 7 ADJUSTMENT AND
CALIBRATION
Introduction
The PTB220 series digital barometers can be fine adjusted and
calibrated against pressure standards that have high accuracy and
stability as well as known traceability to international standards. For
Class A barometers, standards with uncertainty of ±70 ppm (±2
standard deviation value) or better should be used. For Class B
barometers, electronic working standards with uncertainty of ±150
ppm are recommended. Vaisala includes in these uncertainties the
drift of the standard over its calibration interval, for example,
electronic working standards must have an initial calibration
uncertainty of ± 100 ppm and maximum allowed drift of ± 50 ppm
over its calibration interval.
The user cannot erase from the memory of barometer the basic
pressure and temperature adjustment coefficients entered at the
factory. However, the user can make linear and multipoint pressure
corrections on the basic adjustment coefficients. The linear and
multipoint fine adjustments can be activated, deactivated and changed
by the user. The following pressure adjustments are possible for the
user:
* offset adjustment
* offset/gain adjustment
* multipoint adjustment at up to eight pressure levels
Note that calibration is considered not to involve any adjustments.
During calibration, the accuracy of the barometer is verified using a
pressure standard and due corrections against the standard are then
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given in the calibration certificate together with a description of the
international pressure traceability chain.
In calibration laboratory conditions, the pressure readjustment of a
PTB220 series digital barometer is made by first deactivating the
linear and multipoint corrections using both the LC OFF and MPC
OFF commands. All fine adjustments are then cancelled and the
barometer reverts to use the factory set pressure and temperature
adjustment coefficients. By pre-calibrating the barometer over the
relevant pressure range, the user can define the corrections required
for readjustment. The user can select either a simple offset or a twopoint offset/gain readjustment and use the LCI command for this
purpose. The MPCI command is used for the more sophisticated
multipoint correction capability at up to eight pressure levels. When
the new linear and/or multipoint corrections have been entered to the
barometer, the corrections are activated with the LC ON and/or MPC
ON commands. Finally, the barometer can be calibrated to verify its
real accuracy.
In field conditions, a minor offset readjustment is usually all that is
needed. The user must first check what linear corrections the
barometer is currently using before he attempts to readjust the
barometer. As the previous linear corrections will disappear when new
linear corrections are input, the user has to take into account the
previous linear corrections when deciding about the new ones.
Calibration at one point at the prevailing pressure level finally verifies
that the readjustment has been done correctly.
Entering new linear or multipoint corrections will always cancel the
previous corrections. It is advisable to write down the previous linear
and multipoint corrections so that they will not be lost by mistake.
Entering new linear or multipoint corrections or changing their status
will also automatically cancel the valid date of calibration of the
barometer (see Chapter CALD command).
TABL E 7-1 summarizes the adjustment and calibration commands. The
commands are not case sensitive.
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T
ABLE 7-1 Adjustment and calibration commands (*only with the
optional analog output)
Function Command
listing corrections CORR
linear corrections on/off LC ON/OFF
multipoint corrections on/off MPC ON/OFF
entering linear corrections LCI
entering multipoint corrections MPCI
calibration date CALD
entering linear corrections * DLCI *
The linear and multipoint corrections are protected by switch SW4.
The switch SW4 is normally in write DISABLE position (OFF) and
the user must change it to write ENABLE position (ON) to be able to
enter new linear and multipoint corrections to the barometer.
ON
S
OFF
SW3
SW5
SW6
SW7
SW8
NOTE
SW1
FIGURE 7-1 Switch SW4 in write ENABLE position (ON)
SW2
SW4
Always remember to return the switch SW4 to write DISABLE
position (OFF).
CORR Listing linear and multipoint corrections
CORR <cr>
The CORR command is used to indicate the status of linear and
multipoint corrections. In case the status is ON, the corrections and
valid date of calibration are listed. The listing varies according to the
number of transducers in the barometer.
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In case of one transducer, the listing looks as follows:
>corr <cr>
Linear adjustments OFF
Multipoint adjustments ON
Reading Correction
499.720 -0.070
599.200 -0.080
698.710 -0.010
801.120 -0.010
900.610 -0.030
947.420 -0.020
1000.100 -0.040
1099.580 -0.040
Calibration date 1997-01-01
>
In case of two transducers, the listing looks as follows:
>corr <cr>
Linear adjustments OFF
Multipoint adjustments ON
Reading Correction Reading Correction
499.720 -0.070 499.710 -0.060
599.200 -0.080 599.170 -0.050
698.710 -0.010 698.670 -0.070
801.120 -0.010 801.090 -0.080
900.610 -0.030 900.570 -0.090
947.420 -0.020 947.380 -0.080
1000.100 -0.040 1000.050 -0.090
1099.580 -0.040 1099.500 -0.060
Calibration date 1997-01-01
>
In case of three transducers, the listing looks as follows:
>corr <cr>
Linear adjustments OFF
Multipoint adjustments ON
Reading Correction Reading Correction Reading Correction
499.720 -0.070 499.710 -0.060 499.640 -0.090
599.200 -0.080 599.170 -0.050 599.160 -0.040
698.710 -0.010 698.670 -0.070 698.640 -0.040
801.120 -0.010 801.090 -0.080 801.070 -0.060
900.610 -0.030 900.570 -0.090 900.560 -0.080
947.420 -0.020 947.380 -0.080 947.390 -0.090
1000.100 -0.040 1000.050 -0.090 1000.060 -0.100
1099.580 -0.040 1099.500 -0.060 1099.540 -0.100
Calibration date 1997-01-01
>
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LC Linear corrections
LC x <cr>
where:
x = ON or OFF
The LC command is used to activate or deactivate the linear offset or
offset/gain corrections.
The linear corrections are protected with switch SW4 (see FIGURE 7-1).
The switch SW4 is normally in write DISABLE position (OFF) and
the user must change it to write ENABLE position (ON) to be able to
turn the linear corrections on or off.
NOTE
NOTE
Changing the linear corrections on or off will automatically cancel the
valid date of calibration of the barometer (see CALD Storing the new
date of calibration command).
The listing varies according to the number of transducers in the
barometer (see CORR Listing linear and multipoint corrections).
Example of linear adjustments performed on a barometer with two
transducers:
>lc off <cr>
Linear adj. : OFF
>lc on <cr>
Linear adj. : ON
Reading Correction Reading Correction
1013.250 -0.100 800.000 0.050
1013.250 -0.100 1000.000 -0.020
>
Always remember to return the switch SW4 to write DISABLE
position (OFF).
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MPC Multipoint corrections
MPC x <cr>
where:
x = ON or OFF
The MPC command is used to activate or deactivate the multipoint
corrections.
The multipoint corrections are protected with switch SW4 (see FIGURE
7-1). The switch SW4 is normally in write DISABLE position (OFF)
and the user must change it to write ENABLE position (ON) to be
able to turn the multipoint corrections on or off.
NOTE
NOTE
Changing the multipoint corrections on or off will automatically
cancel the valid date of calibration of the.
The listing varies according to the number of transducers in the
barometer (see CORR command).
Example of multipoint adjustments performed on a barometer with
one transducer:
>mpc off <cr>
Multipoint adj: OFF
>mpc on <cr>
Multipoint adjustments ON
Reading Correction
499.720 -0.070
599.200 -0.080
698.710 -0.010
801.120 -0.010
900.610 -0.030
947.420 -0.020
1000.100 -0.040
1099.580 -0.040
>
Always remember to return the switch SW4 to write DISABLE
position (OFF).
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Offset and gain adjustment
LCI Entering linear corrections
LCI n <cr>
where:
n = number of the pressure transducer (1, 2 or 3)
The LCI command is used to enter new linear offset and offset/gain
corrections to the barometer. Note that the user must give the linear
corrections to each pressure transducer separately.
Entering new linear corrections is protected by switch. The switch
SW4 is normally in write DISABLE position (OFF) and the user must
change it to write ENABLE position (ON) to be able to enter new
linear corrections to the barometer.
The previous corrections must first be deactivated using the LC OFF
and/or MPC OFF commands. Pre-calibration of the barometer then
gives the required new corrections. The new linear corrections will
always cancel the previous corrections as well as the valid date of
calibration of the barometer (see CALD command). When the new
linear corrections have been entered, they must be activated with the
LC ON command. Use ESC to abort without executing the command.
In the following, an example of performing an offset adjustment for
pressure transducer P1 and an offset/gain adjustment for pressure
transducer P2 is given.
>lc off <cr>
Linear adj. : OFF
>lci 1 <cr>
P1 1. reading ? 1013.25 <cr>
correction ? -0.1 <cr>
P1 2. reading ? <cr>
>lci 2 <cr>
1. reading ? 800.00 <cr>
correction ? 0.05 <cr>
P2 2. reading ? 1000.00 <cr>
correction ? -0.02 <cr>
>lc on <cr>
Linear adj. : ON
Reading Correction Reading Correction
1013.250 -0.100 800.000 0.050
1013.250 -0.100 1000.000 -0.020
>
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NOTE
Always remember to return the switch SW4 to write DISABLE
position (OFF).
Multipoint adjustment
MPCI Entering multipoint corrections
MPCI n <cr>
where:
n = number of the pressure transducer (1, 2 or 3)
The MPCI command is used to enter new multipoint corrections to the
barometer. Note that the user must give the multipoint corrections to
each pressure transducer separately.
Entering new multipoint corrections is protected by switch SW4. The
switch SW4 is normally in write DISABLE position (OFF) and the
user must change it to write ENABLE position (ON) to be able to
enter new linear and multipoint corrections to the barometer.
The previous corrections must first be deactivated using the LC OFF
and/or MPC OFF commands. Precalibration of the barometer then
gives the required corrections. The new multipoint corrections will
always cancel the previous corrections as well as the valid date of
calibration of the barometer (see CALD command). When entering
new multipoint corrections, always start at the low end and then go up
the pressure range. Use ESC to abort without executing the command.
When the new multipoint corrections have been entered, they must be
activated with the MPC ON command.
In the following, an example of performing a multipoint adjustment
for pressure transducer P1 is given.
>lc off <cr>
Linear adj. : OFF
>mpc off <cr>
Multipoint adj: OFF
>mpci 1 <cr>
P1 1. reading ? 499.72 <cr>
correction ? -0.07 <cr>
P1 2. reading ? 599.20 <cr>
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correction ? -0.08 <cr>
P1 3. reading ? 698.71 <cr>
correction ? -0.01 <cr>
P1 4. reading ? 801.12 <cr>
correction ? -0.01 <cr>
P1 5. reading ? 900.61 <cr>
correction ? -0.03 <cr>
P1 6. reading ? 947.42 <cr>
correction ? -0.02 <cr>
P1 7. reading ? 1000.10 <cr>
correction ? -0.04 <cr>
P1 8. reading ? 1099.58 <cr>
correction ? -0.04 <cr>
>mpc on <cr>
Multipoint adj: ON
Reading Correction
499.720 -0.070
599.200 -0.080
698.710 -0.010
801.120 -0.010
900.610 -0.030
947.420 -0.020
1000.100 -0.040
1099.580 -0.040
>
NOTE
Calibration
Always remember to return the switch SW4 to write DISABLE
position (OFF).
Calibration is considered not to involve any adjustments. During
calibration, the accuracy of the barometer is verified using a suitable
pressure standard and due corrections are then given in the calibration
certificate together with a description of the international traceability
chain.
After having completed the calibration, the user should store the new
valid date of calibration in the memory of the barometer. This can be
done with the CALD command.
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CALD Storing the new date of calibration
CALD yyyy-mm-dd <cr>
This command is used to store the new valid date of calibration in the
memory of the barometer.
Example:
>cald <cr>
Calibration date ????-??-??
>cald 1997-01-01 <cr>
Calibration date 1997-01-01
>
Changing the status (ON/OFF) of the linear or multipoint corrections
or entering new linear or multipoint corrections will automatically
cancel the valid date of calibration.
NOTE
Always remember to return the switch SW4 to write DISABLE
position (OFF).
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CHAPTER 8 SELF-TESTING AND
PROBLEM HANDLING
Returning the serial communication parameters
As the barometer software and hardware settings may not always be
known, it is important that the barometer can be returned to factory
settings. To do this, set the dip switch S1 on the CPU board as in
FIGURE 8-1. All switches except the SW8 must be OFF. In addition, the
serial interface must be set for basic RS 232C operation according to
FIGURE 8-2. With these selections, one single barometer can be
operated through the RS 232C serial interface using factory serial bus
settings as in TABLE 8-1. Returning the SW8 to OFF will restore the
original application specific software settings.
ON
S
OFF
SW3
SW5
SW1
FIGURE 8-1 Factory settings for the dip switch S1
SW2
SW4
SW7
SW6
RX/RXD
RXD
TX
SW8
TXD
TXD
X15
FIGURE 8-2 Basic RS 232C settings
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ABLE 8-1 Serial interface factory settings
Baud rate 9600
Parity even
Data bits 7
Stop bits 1
Duplex full duplex
Diagnostic commands
The PTB220 series digital barometers respond to a set of diagnostic
commands, which are useful for analyzing the basic settings and
general operation of the barometers. The diagnostic commands are
listed in
TABL E 8-2 Diagnostic commands
Function Command
basic information on settings ?
software version VERS
serial number SNUM CPU
outputting error messages ERRS
testing transducer operation TEST n
listing transducer coefficients C n
testing pulse output mode PTEST
? Basic information on the barometer settings
? <cr>
The ? command lists the basic information of the barometer.
>?
Software version PTB220 / 2.02
Serial number P1234567
Configuration 1
Linear adjustments OFF
Multipoint adjustments ON
Calibration date 1997-01-01
Baud Parity Data Stop Dpx 9600 E 7 1 F
Echo ON
Sending mode STOP
Measurement mode NORMAL
Pulse mode OFF SLOW LOW 0.0
Address 0
Output interval 0 s
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Output format 4.2P""UUUU #r #n
Error output format
SCOM format
Pressure unit hPa
Temperature unit 'C
Averaging time 1.0 s
>
NOTE
This command must be used only for one barometer at a time. Any
PTB220 series barometer will always respond to ?-command
whatever its settings are, provided that the serial interface settings
are correct. Should the serial interface settings not be known see
Chapter Returning the barometer to the factory settings on page 65.
VERS Software version
The VERS command is used to output the software version of the
barometer.
>vers <cr>
PTB220 / 2.02
>
SNUM Serial number
VERS <cr>
SNUM CPU <cr>
The SNUM command is used to output the serial number of the
barometer.
>snum cpu
CPU serial no : P1234567
>
ERRS Error message output
ERRS <cr>
The ERRS command is used to print the error messages. The
command outputs an error code and an error description:
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>errs <cr>
E00 Nothing special to report
>
Complete list of error codes:
E00 Nothing special to report
E10 CPU EEPROM ackn. error
E20 CPU EEPROM csum error
E11 P1 EEPROM ackn. error
E14 DAC EEPROM ackn. error
E21 P1 EEPROM csum error
E24 DAC EEPROM csum error
E31 P1 serial number error
E41 P1 f out of range
E51 P1 y-value out of range
E61 P1 pressure out of range
E71 P1 P difference too large
E12 P2 EEPROM ackn. error
E22 P2 EEPROM csum error
E32 P2 serial number error
E42 P2 f out of range
E52 P2 y-value out of range
E62 P2 pressure out of range
E72 P2 P difference too large
E13 P3 EEPROM ackn. error
E23 P3 EEPROM csum error
E33 P3 serial number error
E43 P3 f out of range
E53 P3 y-value out of range
E63 P3 pressure out of range
E73 P3 P difference too large
TEST n Testing transducer operation
TEST n <cr>
where n = number of the pressure transducer (1, 2 or 3)
The TEST n command is used to output various measured quantities
and calculated values that characterize the measurement performed by
a transducer.
For transducer P1, the listing looks as follows:
>test 1 <cr>
204736 254733 321328 246633 231962
13.8283 11.1142 8.8108 11.4792 12.2053
0.57134 0.76660 -0.74368 0.04356 26.1
1033.553 1033.313 1033.313 1033.313 1033.313
1033.313 1033.313 -0.010 -0.007 0.010
>
For transducers P2 and P3, the listings can be obtained in a similar
way.
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C n Listing transducer coefficients
C n <cr>
where n = number of the pressure transducer (1, 2 or 3)
The C n command is used to list all internal coefficients of a
transducer. These coefficients are for factory use only and they cannot
be changed by the user. For transducer P1, the listing looks as follows:
>c 1 <cr>
Y03 : 6408
Yp : 18400 0
Xp : 929 5283
Zp: 000
R: 25
A0 : 32501 120 118 -3 120
A1 : -12947 -96 175 11 0
A2 : -1538 -3 58 0
A3 : -147 -1 0
A4 : -18 0
A5 : 0
Offset : 0
Gain : 0
Zero : 0
Yt : 10000 0
Xt : 0 0
Zt : 4197 498 0
Rt : 4
A0 : 5104 32446 5288 0 0 0
Offset : 0
Gain : 0
Low : 500
High : 1100
>
For transducers P2 and P3, the listings can be obtained in a similar
way.
PTEST Testing pulse output mode
PTEST <cr>
The PTEST command is used to test the operation of pulse output
mode.
The PTEST command outputs the pressure reading or some other user
defined pressure reading in the form of a pulse output. The pulses
come out soon after the PTEST command is given to the barometer.
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The response to the PTEST command in the serial interface consists
of the pressure reading, pressure reading corrected with defined offset
and the number of pulses to be output. See the PULSE command in
Chapter Operating modes for information on how to make the settings
of pulse output mode.
The switch SW3 may be in position ON or OFF (see Chapter
Hardware settings) when the PTEST command is being used.
Examples with output of measured pressure:
>pulse <cr>
ON SLOW LOW 0.0
>ptest <cr>
1013.250 1013.250 10133
>pulse slow low -800 <cr>
ON SLOW LOW -800.0
>ptest <ccr>
1013.250 213.250 2133
>
Examples with output of pre-defined pressure (e.g. 1000 hPa):
>pulse <cr>
ON SLOW LOW 0.0
>ptest 1000 <cr>
1000.000 1000.000 10000
>pulse slow low -800 <cr>
ON SLOW LOW -800.0
>ptest 1000 <cr>
1000.000 200.000 2000
>
In case of an error, there will be no pulse output from the barometer
despite an external trigger pulse. This error handling technique
ensures that a host system cannot receive erroneous pressure readings
from a PTB220 series barometer.
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CHAPTER 9 TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Barometric pressure
Operating range
Pressure ranges 50...1100 hPa, 500...1100 hPa
Temperature range
operating -40 ... +60 ºC
with local display 0 ... +60 ºC
storage -60 ... +60 ºC
with local display -20 ... +60 °C
Humidity range non-condensing
Accuracy
Pressure range: 500...1100 hPa 50...1100 hPa
0.1 % R1class A class B
Linearity
Hysteresis
Repeatability
Calibration uncertainty
Accuracy at +20 *C
Temperature dependence
*
*
*
**
± 0.05 hPa ± 0.05 hPa ± 0.10 hPa
± 0.02 hPa ± 0.03 hPa ± 0.03 hPa
± 0.02 hPa ± 0.03 hPa ± 0.03 hPa
**
± 70 ppm ± 0.07 hPa ± 0.15 hPa
*
±100 ppm ± 0.10 hPa ± 0.20 hPa
****
± 0.1 hPa ± 0.1 hPa
Total accuracy ± 0.15 hPa ± 0.25 hPa
Long-term stability ± 0.1 hPa / year
1
Accuracy specifications of Class A barometer in the measuring area
± 0.20 hPa
± 0.08 hPa
± 0.08 hPa
± 0.20 hPa
± 0.30 hPa
± 0.30 hPa
± 0.45 hPa
0.20 hPa/year
limited to 800 ... 1100 hPa pressure range and temperature of +20 ºC.
* Defined as the ±2 standard deviation limits of end-point nonlinearity, hysteresis error or repeatability error.
** Defined as ±2 standard deviation limits of inaccuracy of the
working standard including traceability to NIST.
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*** Defined as the root sum of the squares (RSS) of end-point nonlinearity, hysteresis error, repeatability error and calibration
uncertainty at room temperature.
**** Defined as ±2 standard deviation limits of temperature
dependence over the operating temperature range.
General
(* factory setting)
Supply voltage 10 ... 30 VDC, reverse polarity
protected
Supply voltage sensitivity negligible
Current consumption
operation mode < 30 mA
with local display < 50 mA
hardware shutdown mode < 0.1 mA
with analog module < 50 mA
with analog module
and local display < 75 mA
Serial I/O full duplex RS 232C * or
bidirectional TTL level or
RS 485/422 half duplex (optional)
code ASCII
parity even*, odd, none
data bits 7* or 8
stop bits 1* or 2
Pulse output TTL level pulses at 5 kHz or 50
kHz
Pressure units hPa*, kPa, Pa, mbar, inHg, mmHg,
torr, mmH2O, psia
Baud rates 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 600*
Resolution
Class A 0.01 hPa*
Class B 0.1 hPa*
Settling time at power-up (one sensor)
Class A 4 seconds*
Class B 3 seconds*
Response time (one sensor)
Class A 2 seconds*
Class B 1 second*
fast measurement mode 0.2 seconds*
Acceleration sensitivity negligible
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Mechanics
Pressure connector M5 (10-32) internal thread
Pressure fitting barbed fitting for 1/8" I.D. tubing
Maximum pressure limit 5000 hPa abs.
Minimum pressure limit 0 hPa
Electrical connector female 9-pin subD-connector
Housing epoxy painted aluminium
Weight 1 kg
Dimensions in mm (inches):
120 (4.72)
65 (2.56)
145 (5.71)
133 (5.24)
6.5 (0.26)
104 (4.09)
120 (4.72)
FIGURE 9-1 Dimensions of the PTB220 barometers
25.6 (1.01)
139.5 (5.49)
Electromagnetic compatibility
The PTB220 series barometers are designed to comply with the CE
norms for electromagnetic compatibility. The condition for this
compliance is the use of braided cables and proper grounding
techniques. The PTB220 barometers have successfully passed the
following emission and immunity test.
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EN 61326-1:1997 +Am 1:1998, Electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements;
Generic environment.
Test methods:
Emission
Radiated emissions CISPR16 class B (CISPR22 Class 22)
Immunity
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) EN/IEC 61000-4-2
EM field EN/IEC 61000-4-3
EFT Burst EN/IEC 61000-4-4
Surge EN/IEC 61000-4-5
Conducted RF EN/IEC 61000-4-6
Options
Accessories
Analog output module
Output range 0...5 V *, 4...20 mA
Resolution 4 Pa
Total accuracy (15...30 °C)
Class A ± 0.25 hPa
Class B ± 0.30 hPa
* Factory setting
Load resistance for the voltage output is 10...500 kΩ and for the
current output it is 0...500 Ω.
(The module provides a secondary barometer output and it is supplied
without a calibration certificate.)
With the PTB220CASE, barometers can be converted into portable
units to be used as traveling and transfer standards. Please note that
the barometer must have the following features:
− 1, 2 or 3 pressure transducers
− class A accuracy
− local display
− RS232/485 serial interface
− Quick connector 19886 Gasket
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25328 Quick coupling
25329 Tube fitting
The PTB220CASE kit includes an oak case, a sealed lead acid battery
and recharging electronics (order code: PTB220CASE).
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APPENDIX A HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS
FIGURE A-1 Configuration with one pressure transducer
FIGURE A-2 Configuration with two pressure transducers
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FIGURE A-3 Configuration with three pressure transducers
FIGURE A-4 Configuration with two pressure transducers and two
pressure ports
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APPENDIX B PIN ASSIGNMENTS
The pin assignment of the 9-pin female subD-connector of the
PTB220 series digital barometers seen from the front:
5
9
8
In barometers with RS232C/TTL level serial/pulse output interface,
the pin assignment is as follows:
PIN SIGNAL
1 TX with diode
2 TX/TXD/TXD inverted
3 RX/RXD/RXD inverted
4 external power on/off control
5 ground for the RS 232C
6 pulse output (TTL level)
7 ground for supply voltage and TTL
8 pulse trigger
9 supply voltage (10...30 VDC)
In case a common ground is needed for both the power supply and the
serial interface, the pin 7 should be used as the common ground.
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level serial interface and pulse output
In barometers with RS 232C/485/422 serial interface the pin
assignment is as follows:
PIN SIGNAL
1 TX with diode
2 TX/TXD/TXD inverted
3 RX/RXD/RXD inverted
4 external power on/off control
5 ground for the RS 232C
6 RS 485/422 LO
7 ground for supply voltage and TTL
level serial interface
8 RS 485/422 HI
9 supply voltage (10...30 VDC)
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In barometers with RS232/analog output, the pin assignment is as
follows.
PIN SIGNAL
1 TX with diode
2 TX/TXD/TXD inverted
3 RX/RXD/RXD inverted
4 external power on/off control
5 ground for the RS 232C
6 voltage output (0...5 VDC) / current output (0...20 mA)
7 ground for supply voltage
8 voltage output ground / current input ground
9 supply voltage (10...30 VDC)
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APPENDIX C RS232C/TTL LEVEL SERIAL INTERFACE
The Appendix C shows connection of handshaking lines and the wave
forms, voltage levels and phases of the RS232C/TTL level serial
interface signals.
Handshaking lines (DCD, CTR, DSR, RTS and CTS) may have to be
connected at the host system end as illustrated below:
9-pin D connector 25-pin D connect
1 DCD
2
3
4 DTR
5
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9
1
2
3
4 RTS
5 CTS
6 DSR
7
8 DCD
9
...
20 DTR
...
25
The next picture (below) shows a typical RS232C RX input signal
(upper signal) and TTL level serial RXD input signal (lower signal) at
baud rate 9600. The vertical scale is 10V/div for upper signal and
2V/div for lower signal. The ground level for each signal is shown
with a small arrow at the right. At the left, the signals are at rest. The
RXD inverted input signal has opposite phase compared to the RXD
signal shown here.
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The next picture (below) shows a typical RS232C TX output signal
(upper signal) and TTL level serial TXD output signal (lower signal)
at baud rate 9600. The vertical scale is 5V/div for upper signal and
2V/div for lower signal. The ground level is shown with a small arrow
at the right. At the left, the signals are at rest.
The next picture (below) shows a typical RS232C TX output signal
(upper signal) and TTL level serial TXD inverted output signal (lower
signal) at baud rate 9600. The vertical scale is 5V/div for upper signal
and 2V/div for lower signal. The ground level is shown with a small
arrow at the right. At the left, the signals are at rest.
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APPENDIX D PULSE OUTPUT MODE
NOTE
The pulse output mode can be used with hPa/mbar pressure units only.
The pulse output mode of the PTB220 series barometers is useful
when no serial interface is available in the host system. A standard
pulse counter interface is all that is needed to count the number of
pulses output by the barometer. The host system must create a trigger
pulse for the barometer, and reset and open the gate of the counter to
be able to receive the pulses. The pulse counter must be capable of
measuring pulse rates up to 5 kHz or 50 kHz.
The trigger pulse must be a TTL level signal. The pulse output of the
PTB220 series barometers is triggered at the falling edge of the trigger
pulse. The pulses are then output within 1 to 100 ms depending on the
internal status and settings of the barometer. The recommended
procedure is to first reset and open the gate of the counter and then to
give the trigger pulse to the barometer. The gate-open time must be
long enough to allow enough time for all pulses to be output by the
barometer. The pulse output and trigger input signal levels are at
5VDC level when the barometer is outputting no pulses. The trigger
pulse can be a positive pulse or negative pulse but its duration must be
minimum 1 µs.
The figure below illustrates the timing principle of pulse output mode:
trigger pulse min. 1 us, trigger at falling edge of the pulse
pulse output starts within 1...100 ms from trigger
output pulses
counter gate open
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s
p
The figure below illustrates in practice the falling edge of the trigger
pulse (lower signal) and the start of pulse outputting (upper signal).
The gate-open time may be calculated in practice using a simple
formula:
maximum number of output pulse
+ 0.5 ... 1 second
ulse rate (Hz)
If SLOW pulse rate (appr. 5 kHz) and LOW resolution (0.1 hPa/mbar)
and no pressure offset have been defined using the PULSE command
then the barometer will output maximum 11.000 pulses at 1100
hPa/mbar pressure. The gate-open time could be 3 seconds.
If FAST pulse rate (appr. 50 kHz) and HIGH resolution (0.01
hPa/mbar) and no pressure offset have been defined using the PULSE
command, the PTB220 series barometer will output a maximum of
110.000 pulses at 1100 hPa/mbar pressure. The gate-open time could
be 3 seconds.
If FAST pulse rate (appr. 50 kHz), HIGH resolution (0.01 hPa/mbar)
and 900 hPa/mbar pressure offset have been defined using the PULSE
command, the PTB220 series barometer will output a maximum of
20.000 pulses at 1100 hPa/mbar pressure. The gate-open time could be
1 second.
(D-1)
If FAST pulse rate (appr. 50 kHz) and LOW resolution (0.1 hPa/mbar)
and no pressure offset have been defined using the PULSE command,
the PTB220 series barometer will output a maximum of 11.000 pulses
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at 1100 hPa/mbar pressure. The gate-open time could be 0.5 ... 1
second.
The pulse output mode settings must be made on two levels:
- software settings
- hardware settings.
Example of software settings for the pulse output mode:
>pulse <cr>
OFF SLOW LOW 0.0
>pulse on slow low <cr>
ON SLOW LOW 0.0
>pulse on fast high -800 <cr> (note the negative sign of
pressure offset)
ON FAST HIGH -800.0
>pulse off <cr>
OFF FAST HIGH -800.0
>
As a hardware setting the user must set the switch SW3 to the position
ON (see Hardware settings) for the barometer to start to wait for an
external trigger pulse.
ON
S
OFF
SW3
SW5
SW1
SW2
SW4
The pulse output mode can be tested through the RS232C serial
interface using the PTEST command (see Diagnostic commands). The
switch SW3 may be in position ON or OFF (see Hardware settings)
when the PTEST command is being used.
Examples of pulse output mode testing:
>pulse <cr>
ON SLOW LOW 0.0
>ptest <cr>
1013.250 1013.250 10133 (outputting prevailing pressure)
>pulse slow low -800 <cr>
ON SLOW LOW -800.0
>ptest <cr>
1013.250 213.250 2133
SW6
SW7
SW8
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>pulse <cr>
ON SLOW LOW 0.0
>ptest 1000 <cr> (outputting pre-defined pressure 1000.0 hPa)
1000.000 1000.000 10000
>pulse slow low -800 <cr>
ON SLOW LOW -800.0
>ptest 1000 <cr>
1000.000 200.000 2000
>
NOTE
NOTE
In case of an error in a PTB220 series barometer, there will be no
pulse output from the barometer despite an external trigger pulse.
This error handling technique ensures that a host system can not
receive erroneous pressure readings from a PTB220 series
barometer.
If the analog output module is installed the PULSE output mode
cannot be used.
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APPENDIX E ANALOG OUTPUT
The optional analog output module has two selectable operating
modes: current (4...20mA) and voltage (0...5V). There are four
additional serial commands in use for operating the barometer having
the analog output module.
NOTE
NOTE
The lower end of voltage output range is not exactly 0V but ~3mV
The dip switch SW3 has to be ON when there is the analog output
module installed in the PTB220 series barometer.
AMODE x <cr>
where:
x = 0 (voltage output mode) or 1 (current output mode)
The operating mode can be changed by using the command AMODE.
Plain command AMODE without 0/1 shows the operating mode in
use.
Examples of selecting analog output mode:
>amode 1<cr>
Analog output : 4 ... 20 mA
>
>amode 0<cr>
Analog output:0...5V
>
ASCL <cr>
The ASCL command is used to scale the pressure range of the analog
output module. The software requests a lower and an upper pressure
limit. The lower pressure limit corresponds to 4mA or 0V and the
upper limit to 20mA or 5V.
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Examples of setting the pressure limits:
>ascl<cr>
P Low : 500 ? 800 (0V/4mA = 800 hPa)
P High : 1100 ? 1100 (5V/20mA = 1100 hPa)
>
ITEST x.xx <cr>
where:
x = current or voltage value to be checked
The operation of the analog output can be tested by forcing the output
to given values, which can be measured with a current/voltage meter
from the analog output. The output signal is locked during the time
ITEST is performed, and is not affected by pressure changes. Plain
command ITEST returns the barometer to show pressure.
Examples of using ITEST:
>itest 3<cr>
3.0000000 0.6000000 32295
>
where:
3.0000000 = output value
0.6000000 = ratio of output value and full range
32295 = input value of D/A converter (range 0-65535)
>itest<cr>
993.9170530
>
DLCI n<cr>
where:
n = number of the pressure transducers (1, 2 or 3)
The DLCI command is used to give offset/gain corrections to the
analog output.
The analog output has been calibrated at the factory and since it is
very stable, the adjustment should be performed only when there is a
strong reason to believe that it has changed.
NOTE
For the adjustment, use an accurate and calibrated current/voltage
meter only.
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M
X
M
X
1. Open the cover of the barometer and set the dip switch SW4 to
upward position (ON).
2. Use the serial line to give the command LC OFF, which deactivate
the linear correction.
3. Give the command ITEST X1 and measure the output current /
voltage. X1 is a value close to the lower end of full range, for
example, 0.5 in voltage or 5 in current output mode.
4. Give the command ITEST X2 and measure the output
current/voltage. X2 is a value close to the upper end of full range,
for example, 4.5 in voltage or 19 in current output mode.
5. Calculate the gain and offset corrections using following
equations. The parameters are in milliamperes or volts.
Gain
eas
−
−
=
12
ItestXItesX
12
eas
11 MeasXGainItestXOffset ⋅−= (E-2)
(E-1)
6. The corrections are given with the command DLCI. Please note that
the programme requests the corrections for both analog modes.
Give the calculated factors only and acknowledge the values with
enter (<cr>). The parameters not to be changed can be passed with
enter (<cr>).
Example of calculating and giving the linear an offset/gain
corrections:
ItestX1 = 0.5 V MeasX1 = 0.502 V
ItestX
= 4.5 V MeasX2 = 4.506 V
2
Offset = -0.001499
Gain = 0.999001
>dlci
U offset : ? -0.001499<cr>
U gain : ? 0.999001<cr>
I offset : ? <cr>
I gain : ? <cr>
CORRECTIONS SAVED
>
7. Activate the linear correction with the command LC ON and reset
the barometer.
8. The correction can be checked with command ITEST x, where x is
0...5V or 4...20mA.
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9. Remember to restore the dip switch SW4 (OFF).
NOTE
NOTE
Entering new linear corrections will always cancel the previous
corrections. It is advisable to write down the factory set linear
corrections so that they will not be lost by mistake.
When using the analog output, the corrections are performed only if
the LC is activated (see LC command on page 59)
Pin assignment
In barometers with RS232/analog output, the pin assignment is as
follow.
PIN SIGNAL
1 TX with diode
2 TX/TXD/TXD inverted
3 RX/RXD/RXD inverted
4 external power on/off control
5 ground for the RS 232C
6 voltage output (0...5 VDC) / current output (4...20 mA)
7 ground for supply voltage
8 voltage output ground / current output ground
9 supply voltage (10...30 VDC)
Load resistance for the voltage output is 10...500 kΩ and for the
current output it is 0...500 Ω.
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APPENDIX F _________________________________ MULTIPLE PTB220 BAROMETERS ON RS232C
APPENDIX F MULTIPLE PTB220 BAROMETERS ON
RS232C
It is possible to connect multiple PTB220 series digital barometers on
one RS232C interface for example for fine adjustment and calibration
of several barometers in one batch. The PTB220 series barometers
have a special transmission terminal for this kind of use as pin 1 (TX
with diode) has a built-in diode in series with the TX line. The diode
protects the output stage of a barometer when some other PTB220
series barometer is speaking on the line.
The host computer must have adequate buffering to be able to handle
multiple PTB220 series barometers.
HOST
COMPUTER
TX
GND
RX
RX
GND
TX WITH DIODE
RX
GND
TX WITH DIODE
RX
GND
TX WITH DIODE
PTB220 # 1
PTB220 # 2
PTB220 # 3
To be able to use multiple PTB220 series barometers on one RS232C
interface the user must first set an address for each barometer and then
activate the POLL/CLOSE mode. Then the barometers can be
connected to the same RS232C interface and they can be polled by the
SEND command or by using the OPEN/POLL commands. See
Chapter Operating modes, SMODE command and Chapter POLL
mode, SEND and OPEN/CLOSE commands for information on how
to set and use the PTB220 series barometers in POLL mode.
Example of required software commands:
>smode <cr>
Serial mode : STOP
>addr 7 <cr>
Address : 7 <cr>
>smode poll <cr>
Serial mode : POLL
>close <cr>
line closed
send 7 <cr> (text invisible)
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APPENDIX G ______________________OPTIONAL RS485/422 INTERFACE OF PTB220 BAROMETERS
APPENDIX G OPTIONAL RS485/422 INTERFACE OF
PTB220 BAROMETERS
The two-wire non-isolated half duplex RS 485/422 serial interface is
the recommended way of connecting the PTB220 series barometers
with other intelligent transmitters.
HI
HOST
COMPUTER
RX/TX
HI
LO
RX/TX
LO
HI
RX/TX
LO
HI
RX/TX
LO
DYNAMIC LINE TERMINATION REQUIRED
IF NO DEVICE AT THE END OF THE BUS
120R
33nF
PTB220
...........
...........
NOTE
At the ends of the serial bus there must be a PTB220 series barometer,
a dynamic line adapter (120 Ω resistor in series with a 33 nF
capacitor) or a line master. If a branch line is made with a junction
box, the branch should be shorter than 3 meters.
To use PTB220 series barometers on RS485/422 interface the user
must select half duplex operation, set an address for each barometer
and activate the POLL/CLOSE mode. The barometers can then be
polled by the SEND command or by using the OPEN/POLL
commands (see pages 12 and 48). The time interval setting allows the
user to enter a stop (S) command if a continuous outputting (R)
command has been given by mistake (see page 27).
1. The sending of PTB220 is controlled with XON/OFF (software
handshaking).
2. The buffer of the barometer can be cleared with <cr>.
Example of required software commands:
>seri <cr>
9600 E71F
>seri H <cr> (select half duplex serial operation)
9600 E71H
>intv 1 s <cr> (select at least 1 second outputting interval)
Output intrv. : 1 s
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>addr 7 <cr> (select address of the barometer)
Address : 7 <cr>
>smode poll <cr> (select the POLL mode)
Serial mode : POLL
>reset <cr> (resetting will activate the new settings)
(no title will appear after reset in POLL mode)
send 7 <cr> (text invisible)
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The next picture (below) shows typical RS485/422 differential input
signals RS485/422 LO (upper signal) and RS485/422 HI (lower
signal) at baud rate 9600. The vertical scale is 2V/div for both signals.
The ground level for each signal is shown with a small arrow at the
right. At the left, the signals are at rest.
The next picture (below) shows typical RS485/422 differential output
signals RS485/422 LO (upper signal) and RS485/422 HI (lower
signal) at baud rate 9600. The vertical scale is 2V/div for both signals.
The ground level for each signal is shown with a small arrow at the
right. At the left, the signals are at rest.
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