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PC6-IDOS Pressure Calibrator Indicator Operating Manual 1 MB

1. alatus 21 F SPAM RN E arrangement file inen ee 18 40 N specifications auto switch off filename 27 NUDE erre 25 status flowcharts 96 functions 5 26 FS full scale v 22 overload iii vi overscale v 29 H MO ad 21 41 c history 35 52 P to V mA cal menu 8 32 password calibration procedure 32 58 I PM S No a Gliarger oio 11 IMPOR ers 19 49 Pott ees connection panel 3 4 Indicator ii Power Off connections An BAD AAA 3 pressure connections vi 10 connection fault 13 pressure media vi U CONVENE ais 23 K pressure range V O 9 ek ako ik dak AN kai 15 35 coupling 3 4 keypad eres 2 Parcero 12 UNS mena 35 54 current input 10 KO Sita iv current overscale 13 Q V quick reference iv MAM ei RERO 15 22 39 42 D 30 35 50 53 quick connect coupling vi 3 10 voltage input 10 data entry iv 3 Quick Fit voltage output s 4 date amp time 30 50 17 38 R voltage overscale 13 display LCD 3 A 27 49 fange 23 N5OUL Annas 26 48 display light D 21 41 24 25 47 display hold 24 47 W downloading M v 26 48 warning rin iii display symbols 13 22 24 dwell time maintenance
2. EXTERNAL PRESSURE SOURCE PC6 IDOS CALIBRATION SYSTEM Page 57 APPENDIX 2 Calibration Procedures Page 58 A 2 0 Calibration Procedures Calibration Procedures are created with SiCal PRO Please read this section in conjunction with the SiCal PRO literature A 2 1 File Import Calibration procedures are downloaded to PC6 IDOS by choosing Import from the File menu section 1 13 3 page 19 A 2 1 File Log To use a Calibration Procedure open the file by choosing Log from the Log menu section 2 6 1 page 27 Select the desired calibration file by using the A V keys and press the 2 key Now press the key twice NB if you try to modify the number of records or filename then the file will revert to a normal file N rather than C will appear at the end of the filename display Once the file is opened you will see the set text followed by the calibration text scrolling on the lower line To stop the lower line scrolling and return to normal pressure display mode press the key Use the x key to log each point If the current calibration point is outside the accuracy statement that you have set up in the calibration procedure you will receive a FAIL message along with the FS Yo accuracy figure If you wish to log this point press the key again Otherwise press the key and you can adjust the point and log it again A 2 2 F
3. For setting negative values gt 9 A or VWE Con Edit next digit e Once finished editing press the MENU Key to go back to Pressure Display Page 41 Menu 2 sub menu V mA Measure Root WE We Ps ITE Ri m mz m oz Measure Z Conv Measure FS Conv Pressure 000 000 000 000 050 000 050 000 Display CAL u Finished Editing 2 EN Yes Mew Menu Yes Men Measure Z Conv Measure FS Conv 025 010 000 000 050 000 100 000 CA W A W Page 42 Menu 2 sub menu V mA Source Range V 385 Me Measure V Vv C Exit Pressure Display mA pl an Range We Convert V CP to VimA TEDD EUER 3888 S Range Z Yes Go ro 88 000 000 Su OIM IES Change value as required Ty menu i Fa FS change ENTER 4 ENTER B ENTER um Jj 10 000 TERO A as a Ae Com Change value as required Wy ico pus ENTER Exit 88 n Page 43 Menu 2 sub menu V mA Source Convert Measure Y vy C Exit Pressure Display E sin Range Yo Conver Y CP to VimA CCD E LUNO b d S Con Z Conv Zero YN 000 000 000 000 Y gt EE A Vo 288 Change values as required Y y Yes Change ENTER A ENTER mat VAZIE Jwa No Change va
4. Mem Pressure Saxa Port 1 fume Port 2 EPM a na selected ann selected Top line symbols Source Step Measure Timed Mode mania Mode Ea Log output amp PV P mA us rog H H Source Mode r Root L UP DOWN H or n Ramp E Function Li Li Bottom line symbols T If more than one symbol is applicable they are displayed one after the other Page13 HOW TO SELECT FUNCTIONS MENU 1 1 8 Units To change the units of pressure proceed as follows Press the mew key once then press 5 key to choose the units sub menu Select required unit by pressing the W key and then press key The display will indicate the pressure in the selected unit and the pre selected 2nd line function 1 9 Max Min Switch Temp C Date amp Time To display any one of these functions proceed as follows e Press the ww key once and then scroll to the required function using the A or V key and then press key to select it The display will show the pressure on the top line and the 2nd line will show the function that has now been selected For Max 8 Min the displayed values are based on a 60Hz update rate However since the upper line pressure value is updated every half a second the Max Min values may not be seen here Conversely for switch each time the switch changes state the upper line pressure value is refreshed with the latest 60 Hz pressure value 1 10 Tare
5. Vi 11 29 48 Z maximum Max sa 15 ZONO mm 22 30 50 measure oo ee 15 22 Page 60 Customer service Druck has joined other GE high technology sensing businesses under a new name GE Sensing Visit our Website www gesensing com
6. 050 050 eo AV EE ENTER 538 po Enter Cal Points 23 l AE ENTER Example C ZERO Release Pressure gus Calibrating Press ENTER to cont EPA i Settling COMPLETED Press ENTER Set 20 00 bar Press ENTER to cont For 3 calibration points you will also be asked to enter a negative pressure point at the start For absolute units only 2 points are used barometric and full scale pressure Set 20 000 bar ram Sure Yes No 20 000 CEA set 20 000 pressure of transducer A Page 51 Menu 3 cal menu History A P i 88 Ext Tea ria span 10 Pots Y gt gt PM em m ENTER ENTER ENTER 6 AA TRO TERO TERO RO A Overload History Last Calibrated Ver2 XXx 22 11 01 meno IPWI760183 0 0 secs 00 00 00 PC6 XXXX XXXX un Accuracy 0 025 ENTER ENTER igo JON MENU EO JOY MENU Su F g W Last Span Set 0 00 00 v or MENU y Range 0000 Overload 0000 ERE ES or MENU Page 52 Menu 3 cal menu ui c Cal Se poe vo History 2 ad a CER SE SE Y Special software utility is needed for exporting languages to PC6 IDOS Contact Supplier CAL Language Downloading No Stop Import Yes
7. 2 7 1 Status Select Status using the key Choose On or Off option with the key and then press the key The display returns to the RS232 menu 2 7 2 Baud Rate e Select Baud rate using the y key and then press the key Select the required baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 or 38400 using the A W keys and then press the 9 key 2 7 3 Stop Bits e Select the Stop bits using the V key and then press the key Select either 1 or 2 bits with the A V keys and then press the key Page 29 2 8 Date Time To select Date amp Time proceed as follows e Switch on PC6 IDOS Press the key twice to select Set menu Select Date amp Time option using the W key and then press the key Date amp Time Set Miew Exit 2 8 1 To set the time e Select Set using the V key then press the key Set Time Date AA edad Select the digit you want to change using the W key and press 3 key Use the A W keys to change the value and then press key Repeat the above step to change the other digits to set time and proceed to the next set of digits to change the date Press the vw key to return to the Date amp Time menu 2 8 2 To view date amp time Select View using the W key and then press the key Press the key to return to the Date 8 Time menu 2 9 Language Press the w key twice Scroll to Language using eithe
8. The Tare value can be displayed on the bottom line by selecting Tare from the menu using the V key and pressing the key To activate Tare function hold down the key for 4 seconds while in the pressure display mode The unit will bleep after two seconds when the Max and Min values reset At four seconds another bleep will sound as the displayed pressure now resets to zero This is a temporary function and will be cancelled when the unit is switched off 1 11 V mA procedures are the same unless otherwise stated Two main options are available for V and mA Select Measure for V and mA input Select Source for V and mA output To measure input voltage or current select Measure and press the key Two options are now available Actual and Convert e Actual is selected by pressing the ss key An example display below shows the Measure Mode symbol on the second line Select Convert using the W key and press the X key To setup the conversion parameters i e zero full scale or text see 2 1 on page 22 Page 15 To output voltage or current e Select Source using the W key and press the 8 key Three options become available Actual Convert and P Note NOT Available in Ramp or P V P mA modes V mA By pressing and holding the we key again for more than e Actual is selected by pressing the ks key
9. With the second digit flashing press and again select the number required and press key Leak Test Duration 9385ac Repeat procedure for third number and press E key Leak Test Duration 3335ec Now select the units of time measurement e g seconds minutes hours days etc Scroll through the units with the A WV keys and press Leak Test Duration 9939 lin Once the leak test time has been set press the key to return to the leak test sub menu Select Start using the Y keys and press 8 to start the leak test dee SS PS pressure and the bottom line shows the current pressure Start the leak test by pressing the key The top line displays the difference in pressure while the bottom line shows the start pressure and the time counting down e When the leak test has finished to start the leak test again press the key once to reset the time and again to start the test If no other leak test is to be carried out press the key to return to the leak test sub menu The top line shows 0 0000 Page 17 1 13 File Abe ABI H This function allows the user to view export import and Date amp Time gt Time Date delete previously stored files To use the filing system proceed as follows A e Switch the unit on Pressure Data de aac a H L Complete e Press the key once and scroll to File using the a Reading W key and press 555 Abc Bani M File Di
10. new Stop Yes No Ge A Vv J v i ENTER ENTER ZERO ZERO y gt ompletes i all Compl gt Page 53 Menu 3 cal menu Units Ces D ipai vo His Histo v Language COCA ge ZERO m BZ Sm om v Enter P d LI er Passwor NS VE ka 288 LWIL Exit Alter Wo View Es ENTER fi SE ZERO ZERO ZERO NB There are 2 user defined units Page 54 APPENDIX 1 External Pressure Module EPM Page 55 EXTERNAL PRESSURE MODULE EPM The EPM has been developed to work in conjunction with the PC6 IDOS Pressure Calibrator to provide additional pressure ranges without incurring the full cost of extra calibrators For a full specification and a list of the available pressure ranges refer to the datasheet The illustration on Page 57 shows a typical application The EPM is an intelligent module that contains a pressure transducer analogue to digital converter and the necessary calibration data stored during EPM calibration For the safe connection and operation of the EPM refer to the EPM user manual document K380 During operation the EPM sends pressure and temperature related information digitally to the PC6 IDOS which acts as an intelligent terminal The EPM or the PC6 IDOS internal pressure sensor can be selected during calibration using the calibrator menu system Page 56
11. two seconds the nudge function will be cancelled An example display below shows the Source Mode symbol on the second line Select Converted using the LY key and then pressing the key To set the converted parameters refer to section 2 2 1 on page 23 Select P V mA using the W key and then press the key To set the parameters for this Pressure to Volts milliamps conversion refer to section 2 2 3 on page 23 Note An external pressure source is required By pressing and holding the key for more than two seconds whilst in Source Mode you will activate a Nudge function allowing the source value to be increased or decreased the longer you hold down the or A key the larger the nudge increments will be see Page 25 for more information Page 16 1 12 Leak Test To carry out leak tests proceed as follows Press the key once and scroll to the Leak function using the W key Press key to select Presented with the leak test sub menu the options Start and Set Time are given as shown below Leak Start Set Time Exit Leak Sub menu 1 12 1 Set Time To set the duration of the leak test Scroll using the AA key to select Set Time and press the key Leak Start Set Time Exit With the first digit now flashing press and then select the number required using the A Y keys and press Sm key e g time set to 999 min Leak Test Duration 23995ec
12. 4 W keys and press the key File Export bc BALA H 1 13 3 To Import files proceed as follows e Scroll to Import using the V key Once you have finished a calibration procedure in SiCal PRO click on Export press the key on the PC6 IDOS to download The message downloading Cal will be displayed Once SiCal PRO gives All done message press the ww key Choose Yes when prompted to Stop Note When exporting to SiCal PRO do not press enter after selecting the file 1 13 4 To Delete files proceed as follows Scroll the cursor using the W key and select Delete and press the key The following options are available Delete File A11 Exit If you want to delete a particular file then select File using the V key and then press the key Select a file to delete using the A Y keys and press the key The unit will then display Delete Sure Yes Ha If you are sure that the file is to be deleted then the Yes option should be selected using the W key and then entered using the a key Once the operation is completed the display will return to the File sub menu Ifanother file is to be deleted then repeat the procedure If no more files are to be deleted then press the key to return to the pressure display Note Pressing the key once at any time during the procedure will take you back to the File sub menu If al
13. Ar ENTER p Export Finished JO ZERO ZERO L ZERO ZERO MENU Exit Log Deletes Delete All View selected Please Wait cie File W GE Yes MENU Completes Export Y Y Y a Y Y a E A we Che SO ENTER ENTER ENTER MENU ZERO ZERO ZERO y Y 888 not necessary for file export to SiCal PRO Completes Import en Page 49 Menu 2 sub menu Date amp Time Language Zero Port Power Off ee Dates Time on i E b ZERO 1 Set English e g German Exit Menu Pressure E q N Display No Language gt W Exit or Menu Finished 1 145625 151003 898 gt Y b gt eating Ye Menu RS AV m v xe mi Y Pressure igi Select Display language ES PC6 IDOS resets ZERO un Y Y Pressure Display lo S oro Power Off 28 Ke v ined v Exit Y e ENTER ES c3 Y ZERO RO J b Pressure Xek ZERO RESET xx ma 3E Display Press Enter E Power_Off Time A Noy 120 Min Pn Pressure Menu A AV gt e n gt lt Page 50 Menu 3 cal menu Span E ii ito 05 Language 92 Uni v CEM ENE lt ZERO ES ZERO Y mn Password WEN ENTER ZERO EX Exit V Continue ENTER ZERO Warming up B apo
14. CLOSED IDOS 10 C G 1 to 10 15 to 150 0 025 E 5 3 4DOS 20 C Gorat 1 to 20 15 to 300 0 02596 Operating Temperature Oto 50C 92 t0 124 F IDOS 35 C 11035 15 to 500 0 025 Calibration Temperature 20 2 E 68 3 6 F POSTE Gito 70 O to 1 000 0 025 Calibrated Temp range 5 to 45 C 41 to 113 F Storage Temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Dr Gito 100 0 19 17900 0 0257 Temperature Effects Temperature effects are included in the accuracy IDOS 200 C O to 200 Oto 3 000 0 025 IDOS 350 C 0 to 350 0 to 5 000 0 025 RS232 Parameters baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 and IDOS 700 C Oto 700 O to 10 000 0 025 38400 Stop bits 1 or 2 status ON OFF Other Pressure ranges are available to special order Zero Reset Manual keynoard operation SG Sealed Gauge G Vented Gauge A Absolute Data Capacity 426 records into a maximum of 20 files 32k t 0 075 FS accuracy 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F memory additional 585 records 32k memory option available Input resistance Display Backlit LCD 16 character x 2 line alpha numeric Voltage 0 to 100mV 0 025 FS Humidity 5 to 95 Relative Humidity non condensing Auto Range 0 to 5V 0 025 FS Resolution Select Increase or decrease by a factor of 10 0 to 50V i 0 025 FS Power Supply 6V Ni MH rechargeable battery pack see Current 0 to 50mA 0 025 FS warning on page iii mains operation via charger i b supplied Auto Range 0 to 25mA 0 025 FS supplied Voltage Output Regulated
15. H Event Sets up the event status for RS232 output and for logging functions H Key Sets key driven output or logging r Timed Sets timed output defined by the user Exit Reverts back to Pressure Display m Log Allows the user to setup amend and view files for logging I Log To select a log file and start logging View To look at a file m Delete Deletes a file r Status To enable or disable logging I Export To export logged files H Import To import files from a PC see SiCal PRO software instructions for exporting files to the PC6 IDOS Exit Reverts back to Pressure Display RS232 Settings for RS232 communications I Status To enable RS232 communication H Baud rate To select the baud rate H Stop bits To select the number of stop bits Exit Reverts back to Pressure Display r Date Time Sets up Date amp Time parameters Set Sets the date 8 time m View To look at date amp time Exit Reverts back to Pressure Display Language Allows user to change language separate pc software utility needed contact supplier I Zero Will reset pressure reading to Zero This will remove Zero offset permanently NOT available for absolute units I Port Selects current pressure module P1 P2 I Power Off Allows the user to set Power Off time or to switch the function on or off c Key Switches the auto power function off H Timed Allows the user to set the auto p
16. Setup options and then display the measured value via a conversion factor Select menu 2 by pressing the w key twice Select V or mA by pressing the W key and then press e g mA is selected The following options will appear as shown below e Select Measure using the V key and press the S key 2 1 1 Zero Select Zero using the W key and then press the key Using the A V keys and the 855 key change the value of the converted zero Press the wew key to finish editing e g 4 00 mA will be converted to 0 00 bar 2 1 2 FS Full Scale From the setup menu select FS using the W key and then press the key As with the Zero above set the conversion factor for a full scale input using the A V keys and the key Press the mw key to finish editing e g Full Scale 20mA will be converted to 10 bar 2 1 3 Text The Text function is used for changing the displayed units when the converted see 1 11 on page 15 option is selected If 20 mA is being measured from a device then this could be converted and displayed as pressure in bar for example 6 characters max 2 1 4 Root Select Root using the W key and press the HE key Select On or Off using the V key and press the 9 key With On selected any measurements will be displayed having the root function applied until Off is next
17. Unit Leak vroeeooeeeeooooooossone 38 V mA 39 Flo aa 40 Menu 2 High 8 LOW eese 41 V mA measure 42 V mA source 43 V out Display light 48 Resolution Event RS232 48 Hop 49 Date amp Time Language Zero Port Power Ollanta 50 Menu 3 Span 51 History 52 Language 53 bp m 54 Appendices 55 1 External Pressure Module EPM 55 2 Calibration Procedures 58 Index 60 Page i WELCOME This detailed operating manual will help you to become familiar with the many features of the PC6 IDOS Calibrator The simple step by step instructions will quickly guide you through the procedures for using the calibrator and other items needed for accurately testing and calibrating numerous types of instruments Please take time to carefully read the whole manual before you begin to use the PC6 IDOS Two versions of the PC6 IDOS are available PC6 IDOS Calibrator All of the functions shown in this manual apply to this unit The PC6 IDOS Calibrator can be supplied with a PV210 Low pressure pneumatic test system for pressures up to 3 bar 45 psi PV211 pneumatic test system for pressures up to 40 bar 600 psi or PV212 hydraulic test system for pressures up to 700 bar 10 000 psi Refer to the instructions supplied with the applicable pressure system PC6 IDOS Indicator This is a simplified v
18. at the selected time interval see Event function page 26 until the key is pressed 1 6 6 Battery Charger The internal battery pack may be recharged when indicated by the battery low message by plugging the charger supplied into the CHARGER socket CAUTION When recharging internal batteries only the charging unit supplied with the PC6 IDOS should be used 1 6 7 Voltage Output Avoltage of 10V or 24V may be sourced from the PC6 IDOS by connecting to the 2 mm sockets A typical application for this voltage output would be to power a pressure transmitter see Fig 3 page 10 To switch on voltage output function a Press the mw key twice to activate Set menu key b Select V out and press the lero c Select ON and press the key Page 11 1 7 Messages amp Parameters The PC6 IDOS registers pressure input at switch on after the initial start up message The pressure reading is displayed on the top line of the LCD see Page 3 Pressure values are monitored alarm values are compared alarm warnings and other information messages displayed until the unit is switched off Memory Errors Any read write errors to memory detected at switch on will be reported as Memory Error Error No Error Numbers 0 Onboard eeprom 8 RTC 9 2nd Onboard eeprom Errors with Pressure Modules will be indicated by the message No P1 or P2 Module preceeded by PM EEPROM ERROR at power on 1 7
19. selected Note Due to display constraints the six character Text readout will be shortened to display the first three characters when the Root function is switched on Root function is available in both Actual and Converted modes Page 22 2 2 V mA Source mode The second option for V and mA is Source output mode Select Source using the W key and press the key The following options are available 2 2 1 Range sets the upper and lower limits in Source mode Select Range using the V key and press the 3 key The following options are available Zero or FS Zero is the first option press the key to select it Change the value as required using the A V keys and press the key to enter To alter the FS value select FS using the V key and press the key Change the value as required using the A W keys and press the to enter Note The Zero and FS values have been limited with respect to each other as follows The lower range is limited to between 0 and the user s upper range minus 196 of the maximum source range available e g 10 V or 50mA The upper range is limited to between the lower range plus 196 of the maximum source range and the maximum source range available 2 2 2 Convert To set up conversion factors for Zero Full Scale or a user defined Text value Select Zer
20. zero calibration date move the cursor to zero span and press the key Last Calibrated Oreo Y Jo Aa 20 BB 20 gt As shown above the last calibration date is displayed first Pressing the V or E key takes you to the next screen showing the last span set date Pressing the W or SE key again the display shows the range of the unit and the overload setting Press the key to finish Press the key to exit to pressure display mode 3 1 3 PC6 IDOS Serial Number To view the unit s serial number move the cursor to PC6S No and press the YES key Last Span set BP oh a s Ranges Over load 3 1 4 Pressure Module Serial Number To view the serial number of the selected pressure module move the cursor to PM S No and press the EE key The accuracy of the sensor will be displayed on the lower line 3 2 Language separate PC software utility needed contact supplier To download different languages Connect PC6 IDOS to PC via the RS232 cable Scroll to Language and press the SE key to select The PC6 IDOS will display a DOWNLOADING message until language download is complete 3 3 Units User defined unit conversion factors and the text associated with them 3 3 1 View Select Units using the y key and press the ES key Select View by pressing the YES key The first user defined unit will now be displa
21. 1 Retained parameters When switched on the unit registers the same state as when last switched off The display mode Operating Set units of measurement function and parameter settings alarm limits and RS232 output control Port P1 or P2 selection logged parameters are all retained at switch off with the exception of the following conditions 1 7 2 Battery low state A battery low state occurring prior to the switch off When switched on the unit registers the latest retained set of parameters 1 7 3 Tare value Any TARE value set during use is not retained and therefore should be set if required each time the unit is switched on 1 7 4 Maximum Minimum Maximum and Minimum values are not retained Current values reflect pressure monitored from the start of the pressure input 1 7 5 Void leak test If the unit is switched off during a LEAK test then the test will be void When switched on again the unit will start up in LEAK test mode 1 7 6 Switch off When the 9 key is pressed the switch off message is displayed for two seconds accompanied by an audible bleep Normal operation may be resumed by pressing any key during switch off 1 7 7 Auto Switch off The PC6 IDOS will automatically turn itself of after a set period See Page 31 for instructions 1 7 8 Pressure Overload Bleep rate 4 Hz OVERLOAD occurs when input pressure exceeds overload pressure level 1 7 9 Low Battery Detect Bleep rate 1 Hz Low Battery occ
22. 32 An 8 way circular miniature connector is used for communication with RS232 standard communication protocols equipment The user software SiCal PRO optional can be used to remotely monitor or download upload data from the PC6 IDOS via this connector RS232 e Optional RS232 cable Part No 01 0625 1 4 4 Charger The 2 way circular miniature connector is used for the 9V charger power CHARGER supply provided 1 4 5 EPM The 5 way circular miniature connector is used to connect to the EPM EPM External Pressure Module These optional modules cover pressure ranges from 0 07 to 700 bar 1 0 to 10 000 psi Page 3 Front View LCD 8 keypad Fig 1 Display Druck PC6 IDOS PRESSURE CALIBRATOR Keypad See Page 2 Quick Connect Coupling 54 0158 7 BSP 54 0363 NPT L 54 0101 3 8 BSP PC6 IDOS 40 bar gt 54 0364 4 NPT PC6 IDOS Above 600 psi or below 40 bar 600 psi General Purpose Adaptors ARRANGEMIENT OF PC6 IDOS Top View connection panel Fig 2 BATTERY cmarcer Battery Charger Input Socket E See Page 11 External Pressure Module Socket See Page 10 RS232 Communication Socket See Page 11 M 00000 Q V GND V mA SWITCH NA AB sl OUTPUTS IN OUT 24 V 10 V GND
23. 4 Maximum Minimum 12 1 7 5 Void leak test 12 1 7 6 Switch Off 12 1 7 7 Auto Switch Off 12 1 7 8 Pressure Overload 12 1 7 9 Low Battery Detect 12 1 7 10 Pressure Switch State Change 12 1 7 11 Printer Busy u 12 1 7 12 Outside User Set Alarm Value 12 1 13 Display Hold iones 12 1 7 14 Connection Fault 13 1 7 15 Short Detected i 13 1 7 16 Voltage Current Overscale 13 1 7 17 RS232 Output Format 13 1 7 18 Alarm Flag 13 1 7 19 Symibols rette 13 How to Select Functions Menu 1 14 1 8 15 1 9 15 1 107 Maia is 15 1 11 V mA 15 1 12 Leak Test 17 1 13 File logged files 18 Set menu menu 2 20 2 0 Alarm Settings High Low 21 2 1 V mA Measure mode E 2 2 V mA Source mode 2 3 V Out Display light Port 26 2 4 Resolution 26 2 5 Event 26 2 6 Log 27 2 7 RS232 29 2 8 Date 8 Time 30 2 9 Language 30 2 10 Zero 30 2 11 Pott uer een frere domann 31 2 12 Power Off oce 31 Cal menu menu 3 32 3 0 SPAN arte A 33 3 1 History overload zero span 35 3 2 Language an 35 3 3 WAS e od ke kou rita 35 Flowcharts 36 Menu 1 Menu 2 amp Menu 3 37 Menu 1
24. DC supply 10V 0 1 max current 10mA arena 0 to 10V 0 2mV 0 025 FS 20mA Unregulated DC supply 24V 10 Current 0 to 50mA 1uA 0 025 FS 330 Ohm max current 50mA Temperature coefficient 0 00596 of reading C w r t 20 C 68 F Page v Battery Life Recharge Time Low Battery Dimensions I w h Weight Calibrator head only Maximum 850 g 30 oz Ordering Codes Microprocessor H8S 2138 Recommended Recalibration Period 1 Year Max PC6 IDOS XXXX C 1 1 UK 2 EUR 3 USA 4 AUS Electrical Connections C or I Calibrator or Indicator Ground Standard 2 mm socket Range Add A for absolute unit Voltage Current Input Output Standard 2 mm sockets Pressure Switch Input Standard 2 mm sockets Maintenance nn knn oe ki kin e Clean the case with a moist lint free cloth and a weak detergent Do not p ma ure round connector use solvents or abrasive materials EPM P2 5 pole miniature round connector Pressure Media Pressure Connection Software optional SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE Fully charged up to 8 hours 1 System requirements Minimum Intel Pentium with Windows 95 or 14 16 hours for full charge higher Continuous check audio and visual warning 1 The battery usage time specified here is heavily dependent upon the Calibrator head only functions selected For instance using the back light function will 92 x 110 x 59 mm 3 6 x 4 3 x 2 3 in reduce the battery usage time as wi
25. GE Sensing Druck PC6 IDOS _ PRESSURE Pressure calibrator indicator Druck PC6 IDOS cariganror User manual K0355 TAA AAH bar mH 2B HAR ENTER ueno B A 64 B o PRINT MN ON OFF Publication K0355 Issue 1 Copyright O 2006 General Electric Company All rights reserved Trademarks All product names are trademarks of their respective companies Welcome Indicator Note Safety Warning sss i Quick Reference Keys Activating functions Exit Menu selection Data Entry Tare n iv Specifications V Maintenance vi 1 0 Introduction itc tts 2 1 1 General 2 1 2 Keypad 2 1 3 LOD ees 3 1 4 Connection Panel 3 1 4 1 2 mm Sockets 3 1 4 2 Quick connect coupling 3 1 4 3 RS232 3 1 4 4 Charger 3 145 EPM nennen 3 PC6 IDOS Arrangement 4 Functions menu 1 5 Functions menu 2 6 Functions menu 3 8 Operating Instructions 9 1 5 Introduction 10 1 6 Connections zu nn 10 1 6 1 Pressure Input aes 10 16 2 EPM sedis ns eens aes 10 1 6 3 Voltage Current Input 10 1 6 4 Switch Test 11 1 6 5 RS232 11 1 6 6 Battery charger 11 1 6 7 Voltage Output 11 1 7 Messages 8 Parameters 12 1 7 1 Retained parameters 12 1 7 2 Battery low state 12 1 7 3 Taro Value cocida 12 1 7
26. Volts output Volts output Common Ground Socket mA Milliamp Input controls input current in See Page 10 source mode for V mA V Volt Input output in source mode connections SWITCH Pressure Switch Input Page 4 FUNCTIONS MENU 1 PRESSURE DISPLAY Allows the user to operate the PC6 IDOS for pressure measurements Display Functions Menu 1 L Unit Selection of pressure unit bar bar mbar millibar MPa megapascals kPa kilopascals psi pounds force per square inch kg cm kilograms force per square centimetre atm atmospheres inH O inches of water at 4 C L mH O metres of water at 4 C mmH O millimetres of water at 4 C inHg inches of mercury at 0 C mmHg millimetres of mercury at 0 C UNIT1 user defined unit UNIT2 second user defined unit Exit Returns to menu 1 Max Displays the maximum pressure measured since the last reset 60 samples per second Min Displays the minimum pressure measured since the last reset 60 samples per second Yo Displays the pressure as a percentage between user pre set high and low alarm values m Tare Displays the pressure at the time of tare V mA Volts milliamps functions H Measure Displays the following input measurements m Actual Displays actual input measurements m Converted Displays converted input measurements L Exit Returns to Pressure Display Ar S
27. also lists menu options selection procedures and purpose of options available 1 6 Connections 1 6 1 Pressure Input The PC6 IDOS measures pressure directly via the connector found underneath the case i e the connection between the PC6 IDOS and a hand held pressure test system Alternatively connect the item under test to the PC6 IDOS with the adaptor and seals provided 1 6 2 EPM External Pressure Module Different pressure ranges can be read by attaching an External Pressure Module to the 5 way socket See Fig 3 opposite Warning The PC6 IDOS must be switched off prior to connecting or disconnecting the EPM 1 6 3 Voltage Current Input Output Voltage and Current readings can be taken by connecting the outputs from the item under test to the V or mA and GND input sockets on the connection panel using the connection leads provided Warning When measuring voltage or current make sure GND is connected where applicable see fig 3a Fig 3 CHARGER o HV V OUTPUTS EPM so SWITCH hree Wire ransmittei Oto 5V Page 10 1 6 4 Switch Test Activate Switch function in menu 1 The switching pressure of a pressure switch can now be monitored by connecting the contacts of the pressure switch between the INPUT GND and SWITCH sockets on the connection panel and pressurizing the pressure switch 1 6 5 RS232 Ifthe RS232 facility is
28. ata Entry Pres V or aA to position cursor and press to select required alphanumeric Press EER key to release cursor For next data entry repeat the above procedures then press once all data is entered Note To quickly scroll through alphanumeric lists hold down the Y or A key Tare Hold down the key for 4 seconds while in the pressure display mode The unit will bleep after two seconds when the Max and Min values reset After another two seconds a second bleep will sound as the displayed pressure now resets to zero This is a temporary function and will be cancelled when the unit is switched off Page iv SPECIFICATIONS Overload Pressure 15 FS Pressure Range l Accuracy FS Resolution 6 Digits ps upto EPM External Pressure Modules See Appendix 1 for DOS 007 C G 0 07 to 0 07 1 0to1 0 0 05 EPM details IDOS 0 2 C 6 0 2 to 0 2 3 0 to 3 0 0 05 Pressure Units bar mbar MPa kPa psi kg cm atm inH 0 IDOS 0 35 C G 0 35 to 0 35 5 0to5 0 0 05 mH 0 mmH 0 inHg mmHg UNIT1 UNIT2 user IDOS 0 7 C G 0 7 to 0 7 10 to 10 0 05 defined IDOS 1 C G 1 to 1 15 to 15 0 025 Overload Warning Flashing display and audible tone at 115 of FS IDOS 2 C Gora 1 to 2 15 to 30 0 02596 Temperature Display Temperature of pressure sensor IDOS 3 5 C 6 1 to 3 5 15 to 50 0 025 Accuracy 1 C 1 8 F IDOS 7 C Gor A 1107 15 to 100 0 025 Pressure Switch Test Status OPEN
29. e key e The upper line display is the current pressure reading the lower line display is the desired pressure reading e Adjust the lower line pressure value using the a W keys and the key Once you are satisfied with the pressure value press the key Provided that the desired change is acceptable the adjustment will be performed and you will see the message wk ZERO RESET 4x Press Enter 2 11 Port This function allows the user to select the current displayed pressure module e Press the v key twice to select the Set Menu Scroll to Port using the W key and press the 38 key e Select a module using the A W keys and press the key to activate When selecting a different pressure module the serial number and range of the module will be displayed briefly before the unit returns to pressure display 2 12 Power Off The PC6 IDOS has an auto power off function The time after which the unit automatically switches off is adjustable from 1 to 999 minutes However the auto power off will not operate under the following conditions Ifakey has been pressed during the auto power off time period If a leak test is running Ifthe RS232 Status is On Ifthe Log Status is On If the unit is online with SiCal PRO Press the key twice Scroll to Power Off function using the w key and press the 2 key Select Key to turn the auto power function off Select Timed to set the auto p
30. ed on the label on the rear panel of the unit 3 0 Span Note It is only possible to adjust the zero span from the original calibration by up to 5 of the unit s full scale range To set span Select Span using the W key and press the SEE key Enter the password press the menu key and choose Continue A Warming up message will be displayed for several seconds The current temperature will be displayed on the lower line The following screen will then be displayed asking you to set a tolerance The Tol ppm figure is the pressure stability expressed as a ppm of pressure reading Change Tol ren mnn If you want to change the tolerance value displayed then press the E key to select the first digit Using the a keys change the first value and then press the BE key to enter it The next digit will then be selected Press the key and change the digit as described above Do the same e third digit if required and then finish by pressing the se key once more l however the value shown does not need to be changed then press the W key to continue You will now be asked to choose the number of calibration points either 2 or 3 If two are chosen by default a zero point and a full scale point will be used for the subsequent zero span If three points are chosen then by default a negative pressure value a zero point and a full scale pressure value are used The
31. ersion of the PC6 IDOS Calibrator and does not include the Voltage Current input output or EPM functions Page ii SAFETY WARNING HIGH PRESSURE Uncontrolled release of high pressure is hazardous to personnel and may cause damage to equipment Before connection of any pressure component to the PC6 IDOS ensure that the component s is are isolated from the pressure supply and any internal pressure is released slowly RECHARGEABLE Ni MH BATTERIES Rechargeable Ni MH batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly May explode if damaged or disposed of in fire DO NOT short circuit CAUTION Use charger supplied by GE Sensing only ES Ni MH Page iii ON OFF Press to turn PC6 IDOS on and off ven Press to access the menus 079 RO Press to accept functions or settings T a Press to move cursor up left or increase values pe Press to move cursor down right or decrease values LO Press to print log start event depending on previous setting Activating Functions me A CW Q S Bb S position cursor press the Enter key under function Select menu Exit To exit out of any menu select Exit option or press MENU key QUICK REFERENCE Menu Selection Pressure Display 1st Press menu for Menu 1 A 2nd Press menu for Menu 2 e 3rd Press menu back to Pressure Display Calibration Menu see page 33 D
32. es stored on the PC6 IDOS will be deleted 2 6 3 3 Exit e Select the Exit option using the W key and then press the key Page 28 2 6 Log continued 2 6 4 Status Use this option to enable or disable logging function Select Status from the log menu using the Y key and then press the key Los Status On Off Select On or Off and then press the 855 key The display returns to the log menu Once a file has been set using the instructions given the logging process is shown as active with a disc shaped icon in the top left hand corner of the display If you should press the key whilst logging is in progress then the following screen appears Stor log 7 Yes Ho Select Yes or No and then press the s key Note Pressing the 4 key allows direct access to the log menu This is only possible if the log status icon is flashing in the top left hand corner of the display 2 6 5 Export and Import See 1 13 2 and 1 13 3 on page 19 for Export and Import procedures 2 7 RS232 RS232 standard communication protocol is available on the PC6 IDOS Select the RS232 functions as follows Connect the PC6 IDOS to a printer or computer as described in paragraph 1 6 5 on page 11 e Switch on PC6 IDOS Select the Set menu by pressing the vw key twice e Select RS232 option using the W key then press the key The RS232 menu is displayed as below R5232 Status Baud rate
33. ewpoint allowing the user to become familiar with the various controls and connections provided 1 1 General The PC6 IDOS is housed in a three part anodised aluminium case with a liquid crystal display unit at the front and a six button membrane keyboard The main body contains the circuitry connections internal transducer and battery pack 1 2 Keypad The Keypad is a non tactile membrane keyboard with six buttons The keyboard layout is shown below Note An audible tone accompanies every key operation Page 2 1 3 Liquid Crystal Display LCD The LCD is a 16 character x 2 line alphanumeric LED backlit display which is capable of displaying special characters Unit of measurement Pressure reading Function Value 1 4 Connection Panel See Page 4 Fig 2 The connection panel is located at the top of the case and provides input output connections as detailed in Fig 2 1 4 1 2mm sockets Six standard 2 mm electrical sockets mounted along the top of the case provide input or output current and voltage and switch status Voltage outputs of 10 and 24V are available for use with sensors transducers transmitters etc 1 4 2 Quick connect coupling Pressure ID connections are made to either a 3 8 BSP 1 4 BSP 1 4 NPT adaptors male for low pressure systems below 40 bar 600 psi or 3 8 BSP female 3 8 BSP 3 8 NPT adaptors for systems greater than 40 bar 600 psi COUPLING 1 4 3 RS2
34. file to view using the A W keys and then press the key C Calibration procedure log requires SiCal PRO Please see Appendix 2 page 58 for details of Calibration Procedures Page 27 2 6 Log continued e With the file now selected use the W Jor key to show the file contents in the sequence shown below File Name Number of Records Abe aaa 14 Time Date lt Y fAbc ABAL N B 06 bar L One Record Abe ABRI M 1 Teme 27 69 Y Abe Time Banz H Date Abc gas H Ek END Note Use the CA or 2 key to scroll the other way The direction in which the scrolling moves when using the o key depends on the last key pressed Press twice to return to the Log menu Last Record 2 6 3 Delete To delete a logged file proceed as follows Select Delete from the log menu using the W key and then press the key e Select File All or Exit using the W key and then press the key Delete File All Exit 2 6 3 1 File Using the A V keys select a file and then press the 99 key e Aconfirmation to delete file prompt is given Select Yes or No and then press the S23 key Delete Sure Yes Ho 2 6 3 2 All e Select the All option using the W key and then press the key e Aconfirmation to delete all prompt is given Select Yes or No and then press the key All Fil
35. following example assumes that 3 points have been chosen for a gauge transducer The following screen is then displayed You can now enter the value of the first pressure point that you wish to apply After you have entered this value apply the desired pressure and press the key You will now see the following Screen Select Yes and the unit will now take fifty readings The following screen is now displayed Provided the readings are within tolerance and 5 of the desired pressure value the unit will move to the next point The sequence for the first point will now be repeated for the 2nd and 3rd presssure points Page 33 Once all the desired pressure points have been accepted the adjustment will be performed The message COMPLETED will then be displayed Press the key to finish and return to the Cal menu Notes If at any time during the procedure you wish to exit and return to the Cal menu then press the key The message Sure No Yes appears Select Yes to exit or No to continue with the zero span calibration Absolute For absolute units the following default pressure values will be chosen for a 2 point calibration Point Pressure value 1 current reading 2 full scale For a 3 point calibration the following default pressure values will the chosen Point Pressure value 1 current reading 2 midpoint between 1st point and full scale 3 full scale For the fir
36. ile View Select View from the File menu section 1 13 1 page 18 Choose either data or Procedure with the A V keys and press the 20 key If you choose data you will see the following procedure serial number description pressure range transmitter range if applicable accuracy set text and the temperature at which the procedure was carried out Following this header data is the data that you have logged into the file Note that if you have only just downloaded the calibration procedure from SiCal PRO then the data area will be blank e f you choose Procedure you will see the same header information as described above followed by the calibration instructions and pressure points for each point A 2 2 File Export Once you have logged a calibration procedure and you are happy with the data the file can be uploaded back to SiCal PRO This file now complete can be used for certificates etc Please see section 1 13 2 page 19 and the SiCal PRO literature for details Page 59 E RI E E 3 E l memory errors 12 s A O A iv menu selection iv safety warning iii EPM immi mm v 3 10 55 messages amp parameters 12 serial number absolute EVEN 26 48 microprocessor vi set menu accuracy 5s eXpOlt aoa 19 49 minimum Min a short detected activate a function iv MA nott ds software
37. imit by using the increase decrease facility above which an alarm sounds m Low I VI mA Measure Voltage Current input settings for Converted Measurement Set Zero Set Full scale value User defined measurement text Switch measurement root function on or off Reverts back to Pressure Display Voltage Current output setiings Sets the following values Sets Zero value Sets Full Scale value Returns to Source sub menu Sets the following converted values Sets converted Zero values Sets converted Full Scale values User defined converted text Returns to Source sub menu Sets Pressure to V mA conversion factors Set zero values Set Full Scale values Returns to Source sub menu Sets the parameters for voltage current sourcing Switches output on or off Switch sourcing root function on or off Set step value FS Settings for Ramp mode Status Switches ramp mode on or off m Rate Sets the ramp rate V or mA Sec Dwell time Sets the time for which the output remains at the same level EE Exit Returns to Source sub menu Exit Returns to Source sub menu Exit Exit Returns to Pressure Display Continued on Page 7 Page 6 FUNCTIONS MENU 2 Continued L Vout Switches the Power Supply outputs 10V amp 24V ON or OFF H Display Light Switches ON or OFF the LED back light I Resolution Selects low normal or high resolution
38. itch on PC6 IDOS e Press the ww key twice to select the Set menu Select the required function using the 4 Y gt keys and then press the key Each of these functions has an On or Off setting Select the setting using the V key and then press the key Note The display light can also be set On or Off by holding down the wor key for more than 2 seconds The display light status is retained at power off 2 4 Resolution To change the resolution proceed as follows Press the 1 key twice to select the Set menu Select Resolution using the 4 ad keys and press the key e Select the required resolution Low Normal or High using the C keys and then press the 8 key Note Resolution will change by a factor of 10 2 5 Event Press the key twice to select the Set menu Select Event using the W key and then press the key The Event menu is shown below Event key Timed Exit 2 5 1 Key This results in RS232 status ON output data storage triggered by key press e Select Key using the W key and then press the 588 key 2 5 2 Timed This results in RS232 status ON output data storage at fixed time intervals set by the user e Select Timed using the V key and then press the key e Select the digit to be modified using the V key and press the 552 key Use the A V keys to change the value and press the X key e Repeat for next digit and press
39. l the files in the PC6 IDOS are to be deleted then select ALL in the Delete sub menu and press the key The following message is displayed Delete Sure Yes Ha Select Yes or No and press the key Page 19 SET MENU MENU 2 Page 20 2 0 Alarm settings High Low To set High or Low pressure warning limits proceed as follows Press the key to switch on the PC6 IDOS Select the Set menu by pressing the sw key twice Select High or Low by pressing the W key and then press the 8 key Select the digits to be set by moving the cursor with the AJ VW keys and pressing the key Set the number to the required value using the A V keys and then press the 2 key Repeat the previous two steps to change other digits for the alarm value Once finished setting the alarm limit value press the vew key to return to the pressure display A bleeping warning 2 Hz and the Outside Limits message will signal that the measured pressure is lower than the user set low alarm value or greater than the user set high alarm value The bleeping ceases when the pressure is read between the two values Note The PC6 IDOS will not allow pressure values to be entered greater than 596 above the maximum working range Page 21 2 1 V mA Measure mode The PC6 IDOS can measure voltage or current and simply display it or convert it using the Converted
40. light Resolution Event 8 RS232 gt A A Low W lt Normal WC High ENTER ZERO Displa E light L Y Event 9S Key W Timed CO ENTER L ZERO Pressure Display ES E Pressure of EJ Display ZERO 2 EN 100 AER 110 G8 ES CES CAT AV Am A Y A A 2400 4800 9600 19200 2 oo l v w 38400 Y pou Menu l Baudrake OY top bis Vo Exit JW 1200 a ENTER WA ENTER or MENU Sec min hr day L Pressure Display BZ ER em Y ressur Display Page 48 Menu 2 Log sub menu Yes E o File Exists Last Fil le Pressure display ENTER ZERO Select File v CA vv ENTER O Filename Yes Edit Record count CA Y Ca Y ENTER ZERO Browse File Delete f V Status Ww ES aus Cie ne Ca om Cea GA W CA mM ENTER ZERO Stop Export ENTER ZERO stop ENTER Y Yes v Ce Ges Wy o Y ZERO o Stop Completes Y weno ENTER Es
41. ll source mode functions Do not do local repairs Return the equipment to the manufacturer or an approved service agent Water Mineral Oil Non corrosive gases pp 9 for other media contact GE bad Do not dispose of this product as household waste Use an 3 8 BSP male quick fit 1 4 BSP or 1 4 NPT approved organisation that collects and or recycles waste male Pneumatic electrical and electronic equipment 3 8 BSP female quick fit 3 8 BSP or 3 8 NPT For more information contact one of these male Hydraulic our customer service department Contact us at www gesensing com The SiCal PRO software will present your local government office downloaded data in various graphical forms such as gauges or a scrolling bar amp remotely control the PC6 IDOS via the RS232 cable linked to a PC The downloaded data can be stored in a variety of file types compatible with most analysis database and word processing programs Calibration procedures can be uploaded to the PC6 IDOS Page vi DESCRIPTION 1 0 Introduction The PC6 IDOS Pressure Calibrator is a microprocessor controlled precision instrument powered by an internal 6V rechargeable battery pack It is portable and capable of accurate pressure measurement voltage or current measurements and sourcing when calibrating transducers pressure switches etc This section describes the equipment from an external vi
42. lues as required p MENU Y 3 Yes 7 S DA o EE A W No Change text as required Y Ed Page 44 Menu 2 sub menu Measure V Range 1 gt mi 0 Se 9 A t V mA Source P to V mA NE uo hd ENTER S PsV Z Conv Zero YN 000 000 000 000 ig Pressure Display ENTER ZERO WATA Change values as required P S S P V FS Conv 010 000 010 000 Change Value v EA VE Change values as required Y Exit I Page 45 Menu 2 sub menu V mA Source Setup ENTER Measure V y gt Pressure Display ENTER T Range W Convert V P to VIMA v ENTER TRO ENTER ZERO Status Vor 888 4 v t Root 8885 on W ENTER ENTER v amp ZERO vi l Yes Step 025 14FS Grange AE A W C88 E No Change value as required y MENU Y Y Ram p C888 gt Page 47 E MI L Exit Page 46 Menu 2 sub menu a V mA Source Setup Ramp Ramp pa ENTER NR n ZERO ER ER A A MENU Gon ENTER ZERO ENTER ZERO Ramp Rate 01 00 V sec Finished Sr Menu fi ENTER ZERO ENTER ZERO Dwell_time Page 47 Menu 2 sub menu V out Display
43. n Ramp Mode with the Ramp status off the unit will operate in Step Mode using the same steps as the Ramp Mode but with no ramping between levels In Step Mode pressing the or W key will cause the output to increase or decrease to the next level In Ramp Mode the A key will start the ramping the V key will return the unit to Measure Mode Pressing the A V together for one second returns the Ramp Mode to its starting point In Step Mode pressing the A W Keys together returns to the first Step level To enter Nudge Mode where the output increments in smaller steps press and hold down the w key for two seconds operates in source Step Mode only The unit will bleep to indicate that the Nudge Mode has been activated In Nudge Mode the source symbol changes to either or sa depending upon the nudge direction To exit from Nudge Mode press and hold the key for 2 seconds Nudge increments are as follows MA range 1uA Lower V range 0 2mV up to 5 5V Upper V range 2mV 5 5 to 10V If the A Jor CW key is held down for more than 4 seconds the nudge increment is increased by a factor of 5 accompanied by an audible bleep every 2 seconds whilst either A or key is pressed until the user s end limits are reached Ramp Rate V mA Seconds Fig 4 Ramp mode Dwell_Time Page 25 2 3 V out Display Light These functions may be selected as follows e Sw
44. o by pressing the 3 key Change the zero conversion values as required using the A JY keys and the a key Select FS full scale using the V key and press the key Change the FS conversion values as required using the 4 Y keys and the key Select Text using the W key and press the 856 key e Select a three letter or number text value using the lt keys and the key AR Once you have completed altering any or all of the convert functions select Exit or press the ew key to return to the Source menu 2 2 3 P V mA To setup a pressure to voltage current conversion Select P gt V mA using the V key and press the key For Zero press the key to enter Change the V mA value as required using the A W keys and the key Change the pressure value as required using the keys and the sm key Cally Select FS using the key and press the key Change the V mA value using the A W keys and the m key As with the Zero change the pressure value as required using the AY keys and the key Page 23 2 2 4 Setup Sets the parameters for V mA sourcing 2 2 4 1 Status Select Status using the W key and press the ES key Select Off or On and press the am key 2 2 4 2 Root When switched on this provides a voltage or current output with the application of squa
45. ource Displays the following outputs status must be ON see Setup in Menu 2 H Actual Displays actual output measurements I Converted Displays converted output measurements I P to V P to mA Displays Pressure to Volts milliamps conversion Lo Exit Returns to Pressure Display Exit Returns to pressure display Switch Indicates the status of the pressure switch under test OPEN CLOSED Leak Allows the PC6 IDOS to measure pressure changes over time Start Starts the leak test Set Time Sets the leak test time Exit Returns to Pressure Display Temp C Allows the user to monitor the temperature around the selected pressure transducer in pressure display mode Date 8 Time Allows the user to monitor the date amp time of the on board real time clock in pressure display mode m File Allows the user to view or manipulate a file previously stored in the filing system View Allows the user to see logged file m Export Outputs a logged file m Import Imports a file refer to SiCal PRO instructions for exporting files to PC6 IDOS m Delete Deletes a single file or all logged files Exit Returns to Pressure Display Exit Returns to Pressure Display mode SHORTCUT To abort any menu level simply press the MENU key Page 5 FUNCTIONS MENU 2 SETTING MENU To set user specific functions Set Functions Menu 2 High Allow the user to set a High or Low Pressure Alarm L
46. ower off time in minutes and press the am key This automatically turns the auto power function on Set to desired time using the A V keys and press the key Page 31 CAL MENU MENU 3 Should you wish to change Zero or span settings at any time the original calibration made at time of manufacture by GE will no longer apply We therefore take no responsibility for any false or inaccurate readings that occur after any changes to span have been made If the temperature of the pressure sensor is outside the range of 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F it will not be possible to perform the span operation Calibration Procedure If necessary then the span calibration should be made using a deadweight tester with an accuracy of 0 01 of reading or better and carried out in a temperature controlled environment at 20 2 C 68 3 6 F To maintain the accuracy of the calibrator do not increase the value of tol ppm above 50 see flow charts For full calibration which includes Temperature Compensation between 0 50 C 32 122 F the PC6 IDOS should be sent back to GE Page 32 To access the Cal Menu press all four top row buttons at the same time A beep will accompany this action Press the key three times The functions available are as follows Note Password To gain access to the Span and Units functions you will be asked to enter a password Enter the four digit serial number locat
47. ower off time in minutes Exit Reverts back to Pressure Display Exit Returns to Pressure Display Page 7 CAL MENU Menu 3 I Span Allows user to set span I Continue Starts span calibration procedure q Exit Returns to Cal Menu History Allows user to see overload and zero span history Overload Displays period of time over which overload occurred Zero Span Displays date last calibrated last soan set range and overload value Lo PC6S No Displays the unit s serial number Lo PM S No Displays the serial number of the currently selected pressure module Lo Exit Returns to Cal Menu Language Allows user to download different languages Units View Displays the two current user defined units Alter Allows user to modify the conversion factor and or text for the two user defined units Exit Returns to Cal Menu Exit Returns to Pressure Display FUNCTIONS MENU 3 Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 5 Introduction The PC6 IDOS enables the user to carry out checks on pressure transducers transmitters pressure switches pressure gauges and process indicators quickly and accurately It is intended for use as a portable on site calibrator used in close proximity with the equipment under test and without the need to remove the unit from its parent system This section describes the connections to be made when checking switches transmitters etc It
48. r arrow key and press key to select Language English German Exit Select the desired language from the options provided and press the 2 key Note To download different languages see 3 2 on page 35 2 10 Zero for absolute transducers please see page 31 Note Unlike the Tare function page 15 Zero reset is a permanent setting To reset pressure reading to zero e Press the key twice to select the Set menu e Select Zero option using the W key and then press the key ek ZERO RESET Press Enter Press the key as instructed The Pressure Display will now show the pressure value as zero If however the pressure reading is not within 596 Full Scale the following message will be displayed and the zero reset will not be possible TOO LARGE Ma Chande Press Page 30 For absolute transducers it is possible to adjust the pressure reading at barometric pressure This function should only be performed when there is access to a high accuracy barometer and both the barometer s and PC6 IDOS s pressure sensing ports must be at the same height The pressure reading can only be altered by up to 5 of Full Scale pressure To adjust the barometric reading of an absolute transducer proceed as follows Select the zero function as described on the previous page You will now be presented with the current barometric pressure reading When the pressure has stabilised press th
49. re root function Select Root using the V key and press the x key Switch the function Off or On using the y and ss key 2 2 4 3 Step Not available in P to V mA mode To set the voltage or current output increments FS Select Step with the W key and press the ey key Change the value as required using the w and key 2 2 4 4 Ramp Explained on Page 25 To set the Status Rate and Dwell_time proceed as follows 2 2 4 4 1 Status Select Status by pressing the key Select Off or On using the V key and press the 558 key 2 2 4 4 2 Rate Select Rate with the V key and press the 5 key Change the V sec or mA sec value using the A V keys and press the key 2 2 4 4 3 Dwell Time Select Dwell time with the V key and press the Z key e Change the time if necessary using the A V and Es keys Page 24 Ramp Mode Not available in P to V mA mode Ramp mode consists of two parts a ramp and level The Step and Range zero and full scale determine the values for voltage current at each of the levels see Fig 4 Rate is the Ramp rate or increments in V sec or mA sec Dwell time is the time for which the output source stays on each level when the Dwell time has expired the output will ramp to the next level With the Ramp status on the unit will operate i
50. s flashed with the Display Hold message at 1 Hz Normal display update resumes when any top row key is pressed Page 12 Note The display contents can be printed out during display hold by pressing the v key 1 7 14 Connection Fault In voltage current source mode if the PC6 IDOS is unable to control the voltage current output e g because there is no loop back in the current mode the message Connection Fault will flash on the lower line accompanied by a bleep at 1 Hz The message will continue until the user presses the 4 or Y key after fault is rectified or the user exits from source mode 1 7 15 Short Detected If the 24V output is ON and it is shorted to OV the message Short detected will be displayed on the lower line accompanied by a bleep at 1 Hz This message will be cleared after approximately 5 seconds In this condition the 24V supply will be switched off for safety 1 7 16 Voltage Current Overscale In Voltage measure mode if a voltage in excess of 55V is connected to the PC6 IDOS the message OVERSCALE will be displayed on the lower line until the voltage falls within the input limits In Current measure mode if a current in excess of 55mA enters the mA terminal the PC6 IDOS will display OVERSCALE on the upper line and the lower line will scroll the message Check connections Press MENU to continue Pressing the menu menu key will remo
51. s 2nd line function 5 Temp 27 69 ExPort Import 1 13 1 To view a file proceed as follows e Select View using V key and press 9 E pea m ann BAL H e The latest filename is shown in the bottom left hand side r HE a of the display The record count is shown in the bottom right hand side To select this file press If another file is required then scroll through the filenames using Pressing the V gt or key will enable the user to go through the records Once the last record has been viewed END message is displayed the A V Jkeys and then press key y a The records then wrap around so the user can move to the File View en first or last file record using the A V keys Abe 4399 H N Normal Log C Calibration procedure Note At the time of logging if the pressure is above or To move through the record now selected press the V below the set limits then a High or Low message will key or the key This will first show the appear after the Pressure Data screen IPM EPM serial number from which data was read Yea 253500254 Abe BBB1 H deL OL kk To view the following records in the selected file use the W or E key to advance to the next screen Page 18 1 13 File continued 1 13 2 To Export a file proceed as follows Scroll the cursor using the W key and select Export and press the key e Select a file to export using the
52. st point you will be presented with the following screen The current pressure value is displayed on the upper line Once you have set up the desired pressure point and the pressure is stable press the key and you will see the following screen This displays the last pressure reading from the previous screen on the top line and on the second line you can set the corrected value Set the required value and press the key Select Yes or No at the next screen and press the 855 key The procedure for the remainder of the pressure points on an absolute transducer is identical to that for a gauge transducer Pressure point limitations For both gauge and absolute transducers the pressure point values are limited as follows Gauge transducers all points gt 1 bar 15 psi and lt 105 full scale pressure Absolute transducers all points gt 0 bar 0 psi and lt 105 full scale pressure Additionally pressure points must lie in the following order Point 3 gt Point 2 gt Point 1 Page 34 3 1 History Press the 89 key to view the sub menus 3 1 1 Overload To view the overload history move the cursor to overload and press the key The display will show the cumulative time since the unit was last calibrated as in the example below Press the BEE key to return to the cal menu verload History 30 5 secs 3 1 2 Span To view the last
53. the key Change the time measurement units in the same way and press the key e Press the key to return to the pressure display Page 26 2 6 Log Switch on PC6 IDOS Press the key twice scroll to and select Log and press HE The display gives the option to log a file view a file or change the log status as shown below Log 109 View Delete Status 2 6 1 Log e Select Log using the V key and then press the HE key e Presented with the sub menu enter a filename and record count if no files are present or select a file to log into File Log Abc ARES N Normal Log software filename record count To enter a filename max 8 characters Using the keys move to the filename position and press the 3 key Select the characters numbers to be used to name the file by scrolling up or down at each position and press the 23 key when completed e Press the ww key to move on to the record count As with the filename define the record count and then press the vw key when completed e fa file has already been set up with the same name then the Overwrite option screen will be displayed Dveryrite Tes Ho PRINT Start logging by pressing the 83 key see 2 5 Event on page 26 The ge symbol will appear to show file is open 2 6 2 View Select View from the log menu using the W key and then press the key Select the
54. to be used then connections to the 8 way socket must be made to the specifications given in the table below Alternatively an RS232 communication cable can be purchased from GE suitable for most RS232 applications as shown below To RS232 ex h Standard 9 way socket on PC6 D type female IDOS Cable Part No 01 0625 connector RS232 Connections Table PIN No INPUT OUTPUT SIGNAL STATE Data Terminal Ready DTR Held High Transmit Data TxD Receive Data RxD Request To Send RTS Clear To Send CTS Do not use Ground Do not use Pin 6 and pin 8 should not be used Active High 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Note 1 6 5 1 RS232 Output Connect the PC6 IDOS to a printer or computer using a suitable cable not supplied as detailed above and set the parameters as detailed in Para 2 5 8 2 7 The output can now be obtained as single shot or timed as follows 1 6 5 2 Single Shot This output is always available in Display mode when RS232 status 8 Log status are OFF The output is obtained each time the key is pressed provided any previous output is complete Warning The PC6 IDOS must be switched off prior to connecting or disconnecting the RS232 cable 1 6 5 3 Timed This output is available in Display mode when RS232 status is ON 8 Log status is OFF The output cycle is initiated by pressing the key Pressing the key cancels the output Once initiated the output is repeated
55. uen mm 010 SC a AV AV AV y Page 38 Menu 1 sub menu V mA Status must be switched on to access source functions Cv Menu 2 V ENTER Measure S v i Men 906 easure V Source mpi Exit m ENTER pK TERO mA Pressure Ed Display Actual reading al Actual reading v shown in display v shown in display Converted AR Converted ER gt Converted reading shown in display Converted reading MI shown in display em ENTER Pto V mA conversion shown in display KM Display a Display Page 39 Menu 1 sub menu File e File 4 E ee Export V Import Va Delete ENTER ZERO m NTER ZERO f al Latest Stop No i n Ab Import File W C All D vC Exit a Lr Yes Y Y Kv mew a a GE First ES stop File Sure Stop 4 Bi Export No A JI v E m codo av No ENTER gt ENTER ENTER ENTER Yes No ZERO ZERO ZERO J KAGE Completes v Y A R menu Import Sure Yo Exit ENTER gt Sa Yes stop OO menu Yes No meno VW ENTER ZERO a onn TRO 888 not necessary for file export to SiCal PRO Page 40 Menu 2 High 8 Low For setting negative values Chan gn ch 5000 gt ris men en ak Edit next digit
56. urs when internal battery pack drops below 5 5V Message flashes for 4 seconds after a further 30 seconds low battery detection is re enabled 1 7 10 Pressure Switch State Change Bleep rate 2 Hz Occurs in pressure mode with the pressure switch state display being selected When the connected pressure switch changes state the pressure value upper line is frozen and the pressure switch state lower line display is flashed at 1 Hz unless a log file is open Normal display update resumes when the GE key is pressed 1 7 11 Printer Busy Bleep rate 1 Hz If the receiving device is not ready for input e g device not connected or handshake LOW 10 seconds after starting an output cycle single shot or timed output the message Printer Busy is flashed on the display together with an audible warning If the device does not accept input within the next 5 seconds then the output cycle is cancelled and output is stopped until the 83 key is pressed again 1 7 12 Outside User Set Alarm Values Bleep rate 2 Hz Occurs when measured pressure is lower than the user set Low alarm value or greater than the user set High alarm value and the outside limits message is flashed Indication ceases when pressure is equal to either alarm value or between the values 1 7 13 Display Hold Bleep rate 2 Hz Occurs in pressure mode If the Es key is pressed once less than 1 second the pressure value upper line is frozen and the lower line i
57. ve the message provided the current measured is within range This message may also appear in the source mode under connection fault conditions Source mode will change to measure mode for safety If the current overscale message occurs when the PC6 IDOS is in timed RS232 output mode the unit will exit from the timed output mode Ifthere is an excess voltage at the mA input when the PC6 IDOS is placed into current measurement mode the message Connection Fault will be scrolled on the lower line Once the fault has been rectified press the key to return to measuring mode 1 7 17 RS232 Output Format The output format is as follows LF Time amp date 23 13 30 081100 LF display top line 16 characters LF display lower line 16 characters LF alarm flag 1 character LF 1 7 18 Alarm Flags A single character is output to indicate the various pressure alarm conditions as given below overload pressure level exceeded pressure warnings 1 7 8 8 1 7 12 gt pressure exceeds user set high limit lt pressure below user set low limit ad a space if no alarms apply C connection fault S short detected Note If two or more conditions occur which require a message display the highest priority condition in the above list will be displayed The sequence of messages given above set the priority except Switch Off which comes last 1 7 19 Display Symbolst m Log Status ON Rs232 Output File Open Status ON Pressure
58. yed with the text on the upper line and the conversion factor on the bottom line Pressing any key will display the next user defined unit 3 3 2 Alter to modify the user defined units Select Alter using the V key and press the AR key The text for the user defined unit is modified first using the w and key Press the raw key when finished Now modify the conversion factor as above The conversion factor is the number of user defined units per bar Repeat process if required for the second user defined unit Note To prevent confusion it will not be possible to enter text for a user defined unit that is identical to a factory set unit in the PC6 IDOS Additionally the maximum value for the conversion factor is 100 000 Page 35 FLOWCHARTS Page 36 Menu 1 Gp Unit AVC Max AC Min O 2 09 Tare MV ON OFF MENU NM gt Min v Yo Y Tare v V display menu as Y gt e gt de Vo Che Temp C Y Leak Switch W Menu 2 Gene Gn High P Low AU v min m set menu S i V o Y He i 2 E gt v Power Off E Vo Port DW Zero y We Aangua WERE Wo Log Menu 3 onor menu SA Ys AY ER menu Je menu Je mew Span Y Ve History Ve v Units Vo cal menu Press all four top keys together W Page 37 Menu 1 sub menu Unit 8 Leak C Unit DOOD Banden T v Aa HO ETE q

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