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PACE5000 & 6000 User Manual K0443 Rev 7 4 MB

1. Re enter new PIN User defined units User defined units User defined units user unit 1 enter the name of the defined units enter the equivalent value in Pascals Instrument alias name m mE Supervisor Language LI M More More next page v nm Restore last _ Restore last settings K0443 Issue No 7 S restore previous defaults Y N PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 5 9 Instrument Status The control set up menu provides access to the status of the instrument Pressing the escape key stores settings and returns to status in measure or control set up Instrument status zer Instrument He Instrument Main code Instrument OS Build Software build Instrument Boot ROM Module 1 Main Code Module 1 Boot ROM Module 2 Main Code Module 2 Boot ROM Analogue O P Main Code ER Hardware build Additions to the standard instrument Calibration Analogue O P Boot Code History Valve correction VFC Main Code Zero VFC Boot Code Software Message IEEE 488 current settings see 6 7 RS232 current settings see 6 7 Current Set up Communications MI Zero In Limits Current set up High Alarm Low Alarm l l l Slew Rate Operation time days hours minutes Power Up Use log control time days hours minutes PACE5000 Instrument
2. 4VFC Boot Code read only press I to exit set up Module 2 Main ROM read only E Module 2 Boot Code read only K0443 Issue No 7 3 18 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 4 Maintenance 4 1 Introduction This section contains the routine maintenance and procedures to replace components Ref Section 5 Testing and Fault Finding and listed Ref Table 4 2 Table 4 1 Maintenance Tasks Visual Inspection week Calibration 12 months T Pressure Module filters Determined by usage Replace Pressure Module Pressure controller operating hours may change depends on usage e g rack mounted bench top and environment e g humidity dust T may change depends on the required accuracy 4 2 Visual Inspection Inspect for obvious signs of damage and dirt on the following a External of the instrument b Power supply connector and power lead C Associated equipment Damaged parts must be replaced contact GE Service 4 3 Cleaning Caution Do not use solvents for cleaning Clean the front panel with a damp lint free cloth and mild detergent 4 4 Test Do a standard serviceability test Ref Standard Serviceability Test Section 5 2 4 5 Calibration The instrument should be returned to the manufacturer or calibration facility Ref Return Goods Material Procedure Section 6 12 To find the date of the last calibration press Measure set u
3. Installation The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system The instrument requires a positive pressure supply instruments operating in an absolute range or negative pressure range require a vacuum supply A vacuum supply should be used for a fast response for instruments operating near atmospheric pressure For dual channel operation two independent pressure and vacuum supplies can be used wos 1 EXER PNEUMATIC CONTROL MODULE s m irs AO CO COW COW me po N MODULE 2 MODULE 1 ETHERNET A OPTION 2 OPTION 1 Reese usa 6 Ue ra GES usasa a M MM E A emm Figure 2 2 Pressure module rear view Note When using two pressure modules Ref Section 4 9 Pressure module replacement make sure that e The module with the highest pressure rating is fitted to the right hand side Module 1 position as viewed from the rear of the product refer to Ref Fig 2 2 e If two modules have the same pressure rating make sure that the module with the higher serial number is fitted to the right hand side Module 1 position as viewed from the rear of the product Note All pneumatic connections must comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive PED or other regional pressure standards Note When connecting the output ports of two pressure modules together make sure both are either e
4. The PACE5000 single channel and PACE6000 single dual channel Pressure Automated Calibration Equipment measures and controls pneumatic pressures and displays on a touch screen the pressure measurement and controller status The touch screen enables selections and settings in both measure and control modes The instrument can be operated remotely through communication interfaces Figure 1 2 PACE6000 General view The rear of the instrument houses all the electrical and pneumatic output and input connections The electrical connections provide an a c power supply serial and parallel communication interfaces d c output and logic input and output The system pneumatic controller module contains a positive and negative pressure supply port an output port vent port and reference port The instrument can be mounted in a standard 19 inch rack system rack mount option K0443 Issue No 7 1 1 1 Description Figure 1 3 PACE5000 Rear view Figure 1 4 PACE6000 Rear view Options available are detailed in the product datasheet Information and notes on applications Ref Reference and Specification Section 6 or WWW ge mcs com K0443 Issue No 7 1 2 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 2 Installation 2 1 Packaging Check the contents of the PACE5000 6000 packaging with the list that follows Packaging List i PACE5000 or PACE6000 Pressure Controller li Cable power supply ii User guide and CD UD 0001 conta
5. P pressure T K0443 Issue No 7 250 150 50 D 0 50 Vin Preset Pressure 1 1 00000 1 2 3 l4 Le 7 le Lo 1501 027 o HE l4 er ec l um T 3 Operation 3 6 Global Set up Selections Global set up selections provide access to the instrument s settings for both measure and control modes The set up menu that follows provides PIN protected access to the supervisor set up and calibration Pressing Global Set up from measure or control set up menu changes the touch screen display to show the following selections e Supervisor Set up e Calibration e Save Recall User Set up e Display Global Setup Supervisor Calibration Setup Bi Display Save Recall User Setup H 1 Selections 2 Escape Key Global set up Global Setup e Supervisor set up Supervisor Calibration Save Recall Setu User Setu Calibration di Save recall user set Save current user set up up Recall current user set up Display Resolution Measure display resolution Back light 96 brightness Timer time out setting Audio volume 96 of full volume Status area Dual single display PACE 6000 only K0443 Issue No 7 3 14 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Status area settings Enables the user to view an operating condition or parameter of the instrument Full scale pressu
6. Show Lan Status Indicator On Access Control Open b Press the top touch pad on the screen to enter the HOST NAME screen d Use the keyboard to input the new host name and then press the top button on the screen to set the host name The screen automatically returns to the ETHERNET PARAMETERS screen pace3390285 Ale e Le Lr Le LH Lt Ly LK Le LM LN Lo Le Te Lr ls lr lu iiw Lx Ly Lz la 9 Tochange the web password complete the following a On the ETHERNET PARAMETER screen use the UP and DOWN arrows on the right of the screen to highlight the WEB PASWORD field K0443 Issue No 7 6 17 6 Reference and Specification Ethernet Parameters Web Password Em A Address Auto IP 0 0 0 0 Host Name pace3390285 Web Password 288 Reset LAN Settings Show Lan Status Indicator On Access Control Open b Press the top touch pad on the screen to enter the WEB PASSWORD screen The keyboard screen opens 0268 8 Le Lo Le Lr Le o DC D Del Ia lu fo P La LR s LT Lu vw Ex Lv Lz e e ES Use the keyboard to input the new web password and then press the top touch area on the screen to set the new password The screen automatically returns to the ETHERNET PARAMETERS screen 10 To reset the LAN settings complete the following a On the ETHERNET PARAMETER screen use the UP and DOWN arrows on the right of the screen to highlight the RESET LAN SETTINGS field b Press the RESET THE LAN
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8. both controllers in control mode In control mode each control can have an individual set point If Hold is selected Ref Figure 3 Item 1 Control mode a set altitude or speed will be held Note The altitude and airspeed controllers are still actively ON but held at the selected range Figure 4 Set points If Resume is selected Ref Figure 4 Item 1 Set points the altitude and speed will continue to the set points KO443 Issue No 7 6 37 6 Reference and Specification Analogue Output Option The analogue output option provides a selectable output of voltage or current Analogue O P Setup 0 to 10V EERS ER Ote 10V HOM o o rins a a O Oo 0 Ok Selects Analogue Se aa UR pare eo ons ER O P range dto eV A OO nm ane CETO 4 te 20mA In ma 0 to 20mA V L UE oe oe Eh Og of Jo FIL n analogue connections Anal Output 4 to 20mA REEL ER 30V maximum with respect to Off um chassis SEN Condon OF 7777 Rated output 24V NU A To maintain PACE product safety external circuits Update Rate 10 readingalsec connected to the instrument must meet SELV requirements D Update Rate P Analogue Output 4 to Z0mA Update Pate Update rate of Analogue O P 10 wee JO i K Leen ies 3 option from the control module d p B 3 2 Bas 5 Ee siis s o n D 15 way female D connector Front view of Analogue Option PCB connector Analogue O P bandwidth no
9. uir Set point limits Lower Enable disable Linear Enter units second Slew rate Maximum rate Toggle between fast no overshoot Active Continuous control to set point Control mode Passive Controls outside user defined band Gauge Controls from zero gauge to set point Global set up see 3 6 Status see 5 9 Module 1 Vent Setup Vani Pale 0 1000 Vent Fate D 1000 barisacond Vent set up IA press NH to exit set up H D Press Rl to exit Set up Replaced by GO to Ground when in aeronautical option K0443 Issue No 7 3 9 3 Operation 3 5 Operation and Example Procedures Introduction Before operation the instrument must be connected to the correct electrical and pneumatic supplies Ref Section 2 Installation Switch the instrument ON the display shows measured pressure mode except when regulator mode is selected and the task set before the power off Measure and Control Modes The instrument operates in the two modes that follow Measure mode the instrument works as a precision pressure indicator and shows the pressure measured at the output port e Control mode the instrument works as a precision pressure controller and shows the controlled pressure measured at the output port Pressing Task enables various pre determined functions Task Switch test Set up Task i Q E Start program
10. 2 Connect a pressure measurement device to the output port 2 After power up select measure set up a Select the required units of pressure measurement from the measure set up menu Press the status area to enter control set up Select the effort meter Select the required control slew rate and vent rate Press set point and using the numeric keys set a value within the pressure range of the instrument f Check the screen display shows the following e Selected units of pressure measurement e Selected type of slew rate e Set point ooo m g Press the contri key to start 5 The screen display changes as follows d The measured pressure digits change from black to blue and indicates the pressure value changing towards the set point b If enabled the effort meter indicates the work effort of the controller K0443 Issue No 7 5 1 5 Testing and Fault Finding 4 When the controller achieves the selected pressure set point the screen display changes as follows d Thecolour of the displayed pressure value changes from blue to green indicating that the controller is within the in limits tolerance b If enabled the effort meter shows the controller effort to keep the pressure at the set point C Check the pressure measurement device indicates the approximate pressures generated by the PACE controller 5 Select vent and the pressure reduces to atmospheric pressure at a controlled rate vent rate 6 Th
11. No 7 2 10 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 2 1 IEC power connector 2 Fuse carrier 5 Fuse Figure 2 7 Electrical Connections Pressure Control Module Input and Output Connectors 24V DC Output 100mA maximum 4 way connector pin 424Vdc pin OVdc An integral self resetting fuse protects this output uU n Logic switch Input 4 way connector Input Output This facility can be used to trigger the instrument from a pressure switch contact during the Pressure Switch Task Ref Section 3 4 Control Mode Connections are not polarised and can be connected either way Integral opto isolators protect this input circuit This facility can be energised by external SELV compliant equipment K0443 Issue No 7 2 11 2 Installation Communication Connections Connect the applicable connectors into the rear panel communications ports and if appropriate secure with the captive screws Note Refer to the data sheet for a list of optional communication ports Refer to the data sheet for a list of standard shipped communication ports Set the required parameters in Supervisor Setup communications menu Figure 2 8 Communication Connectors 1 RS232 3 EEEA88 4 USBB 5 USBA 6 Ethernet K0443 Issue No 7 2 12 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual RS232 Interface When using the RS232 interface a cable must be connected directly from the instrument to a suitable port on the computer in a poi
12. Note When changing from measured to controlled mode the displayed pressure digits change from black measured pressure to blue controlled pressure out of limits to green controlled pressure in limits 8 If enabled the effort meter shows the effort the controller exerts to achieve the set point 9 The status area can be changed to various displays showing pressure and controller performance Effort s y D Effort meter Note In normal controlled pressure conditions the effort meter stays within the band green If the status indicator moves outside the band there may be a leak into or out of the system K0443 Issue No 7 3 7 3 Operation Controlling to ambient zero pressure 1 Use the numeric key display and set the new set point value to ambient or zero gauge pressure 2 When the display shows the new set point value press the Cord key 3 The display shows the pressure value changing as the instrument controls to the new set point at the set rate of change 4 When the display shows ambient or zero pressure press the To key to switch off the controller and return to measure mode K0443 Issue No 7 3 8 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Control Setup Control set up e ag pd CR Vent Nudge Setpoint Limits Slew Rate Resolution 9 JEJIZ xu Control Mode Global Setup Status Vent Setup Nudge resolution 230 au AH nudge resolution 1st to 7th digit
13. Service Centre 5 Press COMMUNICATIONS STATUS to open the COMMUNICATIONS STATUS screen Communications Status Ethernet 6 Select ETHERNET to open the ETHERNET PARAMETER screen Ethernet Parameters Address Auto IP A Address Auto IP 0 0 0 0 Host Name pace3222487 Web Password 0268 Reset LAN Settings Shaw Lan Status Indicator On Access Control Open To change the ADDRESS parameter complete the following f a On the ETHERNET PARAMETER screen use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight the ADDRESS field K0443 Issue No 7 6 Reference and Specification b Press the top touch pad on the screen to enter the ADDRESS TYPE screen IP Address Address Type Auto IP A Vin C Use the UP and Down arrows to highlight the desired address type either AUTO IP or STATIC Address Type Auto IP 0 0 0 0 Address Type Vin static 182 1868 2 1 d Press the top touch pad on the screen to set the new address type The screen automatically returns to the ETHERNET PARAMETERS screen 8 To change the host name complete the following a On the ETHERNET PARAMETER screen use the UP and DOWN arrows on the right of the screen to highlight the HOST NAME field K0443 Issue No 7 6 16 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Ethernet Parameters A Host Name pace3390285 Address Auto IP 0 0 0 0 Hast Mame pace3380285 Web Password 258 Reset LAN Settings
14. Status Doch ERER More next page Y Instrument Status wx PW K0443 Issue No 7 3 17 3 Operation Software Software history in the status menu provides read only information on the current software in the instrument Software history Software History Instrument OS Instrument Build Boot ROM More Analogue O P pl Main Code e Instrument Main Code Instrument Main Codel read only Instrument OS Build read only Instrument Boot ROM read only Example Module Main Code DROD4 vOD OD 55 installed TWORY Q3 23 21 B peces vO0L00 54 installed DEDEE 1 4 4 7 06 M od u le 1 M a n Cod e rea d O n ly DED364 v00 00 50 Installed 27 05 08 0S APE DROS4 vOD OD 423 installed 22 05 08 03 26 22 Dicis vb o 4s installed 2502 11 17 31 DROS64 vODLOD 45 Installed SO0508 10629814 Module Boot ROM Module Main Code DEDOS vOD OD AE installed 1954 105008 14 32 31 __ Module 1 Boot ROM read only DKQ364 v00 00 44 installed 1405 09 16 30 28 Dro vOOLOOL4S installed 144008 1001 a2 Analogue O P Main Code read only Software History More next page v Analogue O P VFC Main VFC Boot Boot ROM Code ROM More Analogue O P Boot Code read only VFC Main Code read only Pressing wer returns to the first page
15. allows the Divider sequence of test pressures and controlled at the selected rate Example High set point 2 bar Low set point O bar Number of points 5 Test pressures 0 0 5 1 1 5 and 2 bar E Set point E O Controlled Pressure rnixar g n 789 473 e ees Em Y 2 ae Divider H Divide as set up preSS conoi to start Divider parameters Divider Parameters High Setpoint 3 00000 Set point enn Humbe 3 0 ue e i1 2i3 4 5l Number of points l L6 0 00019 pp wee pe 000000 P pressure N Number of points controlled pressure to each set point range between low set point 1 and high set point 5 K0443 Issue No 7 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Preset The Preset function allows individual set point values can be defined for each of 25 set points The set up function displays a preset number Pressing the soft key for that number assigns a pressure value to the key After setting all the 25 preset pressures enter control mode Press a soft key to change to the pressure assigned to that Conreled Pressure meag 1301 027 el Preset Finest Eetpadind D d 25 500 000 LT Preset as set up es 0 C Aarde ddk a rA a Value i Preset Te venia us D 0 0 000000 A Preset Fmesagg dn ke Preset Preno 21 a key and controlled at the selected rate P
16. and Specification Control Set up Vent Select Vent to reduce the system pressure to near atmospheric pressure Use this feature to reduce system pressure to a safe value before disconnecting the UUT Use vent set up to adjust the slew rate of venting Note The vent key can be selected in the control set up menu or programmed as an on screen selection in the status area from the global set up display status area menu Nudge Sets the incremental resolution of the nudge control for trimming the set point digits Set point Limits Defines the limits of pressure that can be entered as a set point used for protecting sensitive UUT Slew rate Sets how the controller achieves a set point Max Rate Setpoint step changes to new setpoint Linear Controller changing pressure linearly to set point at a rate set by user Rate Either maximum rate or at a rate value set by user Overshoot Fast changing pressure may go beyond set point No overshoot Changing pressure at an exponential rate but remaining within limits Note This function should be used for UUT that have hysteresis errors Control mode Selects one of the three modes that follow Active Control In this mode the controller continuously maintains the set point compensating for small pressure leaks and thermal affects Passive Control In this mode the user can define a band either side of the set point the default band equals to the instrument s precision When the
17. new PIN and confirmation of the new PIN Note Confirmation of the new PIN permanently replaces the old PIN Record this new PIN and keep in a safe place If new PIN is lost it can only be reset by returning the instrument to a GE service centre K0443 Issue No 7 6 21 Reference and Specification User defined units Permits the user to define a set of pressure conversion units Following the on screen prompts special units may be set by selecting a Pascal multiplier and assigning a five character name Instrument alias name Permits the user to define a 20 character alias name for the instrument The instrument returns this name through the communications interfaces Language Operation in any of the following languages can be selected English default French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Russian Chinese Japanese More languages can be added Adding a Language Languages can be added as follows Ref Figure 1 Language Setting 1 2 NOU LF CJ Note Create a language file by translating from the English language file Check the pixel width of each translated word by using the PACE language check file download from GE Support Central PACE Create an empty DPI folder on a USB stick Create an empty LANGUAGES sub folder The language file naming conventions is Language lt lt language name gt gt ng Save the language file into the languages sub folder Use the PACE instrument sof
18. of the pressure connection 2 Use a 5 mm hexagonal key to secure each filter retainer Do not over tighten 3 Ref Installation Section 2 KO443 Issue No 7 4 4 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 4 9 Pressure module replacement Ref Figure 4 3 Pressure module WARNING TURN OFF THE SOURCE PRESSURE AND VENT THE PRESSURE LINES BEFORE DISCONNECTING OR CONNECTING THE PRESSURE LINES PROCEED WITH CARE 1 Pressure module 2 Instrumentcase 3 Blanking plate Figure 4 3 Pressure module Remove 1 Ref Filter replacement Remove Section 4 8 2 Fit the blanking plate supplied to protect the internal components Replace 1 Fit a fully compatible pressure module 1 into the instrument case 2 2 Ref Installation Section 2 K0443 Issue No 7 4 5 4 Maintenance Intentionally Blank K0443 Issue No 7 4 6 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 5 Testing and Fault Finding 5 1 Introduction This section details the standard serviceability test Ref Fault Diagnosis Table 5 1 for possible faults and the response The PACE instrument contains a self test and diagnosis system that continuously monitors the performance of the unit At power up the system performs a self test 5 2 Standard Serviceability Test The following procedure shows if the unit is serviceable and checks functions and facilities of the PACE instrument Procedure 1 Connect the instrument Ref Installation Section
19. test is successful the system enables the touch screen and changes to measure mode pe 5 The touch screen shows the measured JO PACE5000 pressure in the parameters selected in set up 6 The instrument is now ready for use Model serial no dule serial no x xxxxxx Note The PACE 6000 shows a single display default this Druck at Heart pie Fuses ee is the left hand pressure control module Change to dual display in Global Set up Display Measured Pressure mbarg 198 03 ve Full Scale ve Full Scale 2 1000 00 3500 00 Com Setpoint EN l 000 gt Tr 4 Bee screen areas 1 Measure set up 2 Control Measure 3 Nudgeup 4 Set point entry 5 Status touch to enter control set up 6 Nudge down K0443 Issue No 7 3 2 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 3 3 Measure mode PACE5000 zu Measured Pressure mbar g ee 4 ve Full Scale ve Full Scale cone 1000 00 3500 00 E Lo o gt 0 00 Mg 789 346 G 5 al2lalalsl PACE6000 le z la Lo Lo Im 70 0000 bar g FS 1 Measured Pressure bar g P E mn ve Full Scale 70 0000 B ve Full Scale 1 0000 Control Ed 0 0000 0 0000 D 789 346 5 a l2 la lals l Le z 8 9 o IN 1 Pressure measurement of current selected sensor in current selected pressure measurement units 2 Current enabled functions 3 Control measure selection 4 Nudge up changed in control set up 5 Current set point
20. value change with numeric keys 6 Nudge down changed in control set up Status area changed in global set up Display Icons Auto zero Frau Control mode with overshoot Percentage Reference level difference ME Control mode with no i Tim r gas head correction overshoot Imed zero Control mode active Filter pressure reading r Tare enabled Control mode passive Linear rate Zero Control mode gauge Maximum rate K0443 Issue No 7 3 3 3 Operation Measure set up ES m Mma Pressure zero current pressure reading to zero offset stored for current range Range allows selection of available pressure ranges Measure Setup Process T Filter pressure reading e dd Tare e 8 Task Units Units select from list of available pressure measurement units Uo H A RIT rE Global set u see 3 6 Pressing stores settings and exits set up He s Press NH to exit set up Timed Measure Setup Set up zero I Auto m 2 A H Off Setup Zera Status Status Un Pressing y ande settings Pressing wore returns to the first page and exits set up Absolute range selection available when press El to exit set up barometric option installed Auto range only available with two channel instruments PACE6000 Measure Setup K0443 Issue No 7 3 4 PACE Pressure Co
21. 10mm countersunk screws from each of the instrument side panels 3 Locate the two brackets on each side of the instrument 4 Secure with the four countersunk screws 5 Support the instrument and connect the cables and pipes 6 Refer to the electrical connections below before fitting the instrument into the rack 7 Temporarily locate the two spigots to each side of the equipment rack 8 Locate and slide the instrument into the rack 9 Locate the instrument on the spigots 10 Secure the instrument in the equipment rack with two of the screws and washers Supplied 11 Remove the two spigots and replace with the remaining two screws and washers supplied 2 6 Electrical connections WARNINGS THE GROUND LEAD OF THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE AC SUPPLY PROTECTIVE SAFETY GROUND ISOLATE THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE REAR PANEL Connecting Ref Figure 2 7 Electrical connections 1 Install an accessible power isolator to use as the disconnecting device in the power supply circuit 2 For the power input power supply range Installation Category and VA Ref Introduction General specification table Note The power must be supplied by a fused or overload protected power supply 3 Connect the power supply to the instrument 4 Switch the power supply on 5 Check that the front panel display shows the power up sequence Ref section 3 2 Power up sequence K0443 Issue
22. 4 Refit and reconnect rack mounted units Ref Installation Section 2 5 Switch on the power supply and set the power supply switch to ON 6 If the fuse blows immediately with power on contact the manufacturer or Service Agent K0443 Issue No 7 4 2 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 4 z e oe oe EA E fa 1 e 7 s a D aa o o o a 2 ER Eu AN m dr EE A wa e A 1 LY i i rn Pas ae ia ww YT eng W S m 4 Ad m D s 1 IEC connector 2 Fuse carrier 5 Fuse Figure 4 1 Fuse Replacement K0443 Issue No 7 4 3 4 Maintenance 4 8 Filter replacement Ref Figure 4 2 Pressure module filters Remove 1 Set the power switch to OFF if not rack mounted got to step 3 e For access to rack mounted instruments completely withdraw the instrument from the rack 3 Depressurize the system and isolate the pneumatic supplies 4 Set to off and then disconnect the electrical power supply 5 Disconnect the pneumatic pipes to the pressure module 6 Release the four cross head screws drive size 2 securing the pressure module in the instrument case 7 Remove the pressure module to access to the filters 8 Use a 5 mm hexagonal key to release the filter retainer 1 9 Remove the five filters 2 if necessary invert the pressure module to aid removal 1 1 Retainer 2 Filter Figure 4 2 Pressure module filters Replace 1 Insert a new filter in each
23. F A Vin Vin Presets the times for automatically changing from control to measure mode Note Controller timeouts can save supply gas extending control valve life and minimising acoustic noise Idle Timeout Starts when the controller achieves the set point after the set time if new set points are not entered the timer will p time out and return to measure mode seen Gas Head Correction Corrects pressure output for the height difference between instrument and UUT ii e for UUT positioned higher than the reference level of the PACE instrument enter a positive height correction e for UUT positioned lower than the reference level of the PACE instrument enter a negative height correction When calibrating the PACE instrument disable the gas head correction and correct the actual applied pressures for height Power Up With Normal mode selected the instrument powers up in Measure mode K0443 Issue No 7 6 20 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual With regulator mode selected the instrument powers up in Control mode at a pre selected set point value Note When using regulator mode disable the Idle Timeout feature Lock Tasks Individual tasks Allows any combination of individual tasks to be disabled Note Restricts operation of the instrument to specific tasks or functions use for production procedures All Disables all tasks Change PIN Changes the Supervisor PIN enter the existing PIN then the
24. GE Measurement amp Control Pressure Automated Calibration Equipment User manual K0443 PACE5000 PACE6000 The General Electric Company All rights reserved Introduction This manual contains Installation and operating instructions for PACE Pneumatic Pressure Controllers Safety The manufacturer has designed this equipment to be safe when operated using the procedures detailed in this manual Do not use this equipment for any other purpose than that stated the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired This publication contains operating and safety instructions that must be followed to make sure of safe operation and to maintain the equipment in a safe condition The safety instructions are either warnings or cautions issued to protect the user and the equipment from injury or damage Use qualified technicians and good engineering practice for all procedures in this publication Pressure Do not apply pressures greater than the maximum working pressure to the equipment Toxic Materials There are no known toxic materials used in construction of this equipment Maintenance The equipment must be maintained using the procedures in this publication Further manufacturer s procedures should be carried out by authorized service agents or the manufacturer s service departments Technical Advice For technical advice contact the manufacturer Aqualified technician must have the necessary technical knowled
25. Maximum Working Pressure Exceeded fitted to limit the applied supply pressure to below the GEES MWP N MWP Limits then select OK 3l Maximum Working Pressure OK _ If the measured ve source pressure exceeds the limits below then display a persistent message box as 0 00 ka shown Clear this message by selecting OK K0443 Issue No 7 6 1 6 Reference and Specification Supply contamination Supplies may need the removal of water oil or particulate contamination Any water in the compressed gas supply will be in vapour form i e non condensing and must be removed using a mist filter Oil must be completely removed as this causes a rapid deterioration of the control valve performance The compressed gas supply must not contain particulates and must be removed using a particulate filter Do not use a compressed gas supply containing corrosive material Systems without a negative supply Without a negative supply vacuum pump release the positive pressure from the system to atmosphere through the negative supply port The release from the negative port must be piped away to where the discharge causes no disturbance or hazard A diffuser may be fitted to the negative supply port to diffuse air flow The need for a negative supply for optimum performance General Supply pressures at least 110 of range but less than the MWP there must be a difference of 10 of full scale between the supply pressure and the
26. SETTINGS touch pad on the top touch pad of the screen c The RESET LAN SETTINGS sub screen asking for confirmation of the reset Press YES to confirm reset of the LAN settings K0443 Issue No 7 6 18 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Ethernet Parameters D Are you sure you want to reset the LAN e Settings Ad He Re Yes No Sh Access Control Open LE 11 To turn the LAN status indicator on or off complete the following d On the ETHERNET PARAMETER screen use the UP and DOWN arrows on the right of the screen to highlight the SHOW LAN STATUS field USB Located on the rear panel a USB connection requires the following Connector USB B Protocol SCPI Terminator CR LR or CR LF Communications mode is selected for serial communications using the SCPI protocol Mass storage device is selected to mount an external USB A connected mass storage device or the internal memory SD card from a PC connected to the USB B port External USB device has priority masking the internal memory SD card Note When upgrading software make sure USB B connection Is disconnected K0443 Issue No 7 6 19 Reference and Specification USB USB Terminator CR LF SCPI Terminator CR SCPI Terminator LF DPIS00 Terminator CRILF A DPI510 A USB USB Mode Communications Communications Mass Storage Device Mode Communications Communications Protocol SCPI A Terminator CRIL
27. Seipori 1 0 00 mbar Chand Time GEED Teel Seipond 2 6 00 mbar With e Tage bre EN mi Sta rt Teel Slew Rate 100 00 mbarsecond V n Duell Time 00 00000 Controls pressure at a fast slew rate to a Switch Test Start Parameter en set point just below expected switch ee EZ n 1 000000 P operating point De bounce time can be i112 3l415 J increased for slower test slew rates lelz alg o ri Test Controls pressure between two set points and can repeat loop Auto reverse can be selected End Controls pressure to a safe condition to disconnect switch under test Procedure Select the switch test parameters in the switch test menu including the start pressure end pressure and test rate of change Slower rates give more accurate results The de bounce time can be set between 0 and 200 ms After the test the display shows the pressures at which the contacts open and close and the switch hysteresis the difference between the two switching pressures Before disconnecting the switch under test press Release pressure to release any residual pressure Note This switch test procedure can be repeated to exercise the switch unit Logic input is opto isolated An external supply 5V to 24V can be used provided its common mode voltage remains with 50V max with respect to chassis Auto Reverse OT Pressure module Suppe Outlet Vent O Q O Logic input DC Output 24V max 24V O
28. TING OR CONNECTING THE PRESSURE LINES PROCEED WITH CARE ONLY USE EQUIPMENT WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATING BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE EXAMINE ALL FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT DO NOT USE ANY DAMAGED FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT RATED FOR OXYGEN USE PACE PACE Rear panel Pressure port Parallel threads must be used Female thread type is parallel thread to 1 0228 1 DIN ISO228 1 JIS B0202 G1 8 PACE PACE Rear panel Pressure port x um Tapered threads Not allowed Port SUPE I50228 1 G 1 8 parallel threads DIN 150228 1 JIS B0202 Output Output Vent ISO228 1 G 1 8 parallel threads DIN ISO228 1 JIS B0202 Reference Refer to the data sheet for a complete range of adaptors K0443 Issue No 7 2 2 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Pressure supply Ref Figure 2 1 Pneumatic connections 1 The pressure supply must be clean dry gas nitrogen or air and at the correct pressure Ref Section 6 Reference and Specification 2 Make sure the user systems can be isolated and vented 3 Connect pressure and vacuum supplies to the SUPPLY and SUPPLY connection ports 4 Connect the Unit Under Test UUT to the required output connection port 1 Connector 2 Bonded seal Pp Note For systems requiring NPT connections please order optional NPT adaptors Figure 2 1 Pneumatic Connections K0443 Issue No 7 2 3 2 Installation
29. Test program l z ug iim Set up est Prograr Divider Preset KM Step Select program W Enable Divider Set up Enable Preset Set up select a preset and store new values Selecting a task T Option refer Press exits the menu and to 6 8 changes the display to exit to the task selected The display shows the task screen When selected e g Basic the screen changes to show the selected task K0443 Issue No 7 3 10 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Task To control pressure in the task do the following 1 2 3 Note 4 Select the required units of pressure measurement from the measure set up menu Press the status area and enter control set up Select the required slew rate The display changes to show the type of slew rate selected Select the required vent slew rate in vent set up Caution Use the vent set up to prevent damage to rate sensitive equipment connected to this controller The vent slew rate setting is independent of the controller slew rate settings gt 6 7 8 10 Note 11 Return to the task screen In basic task use the numeric keys to enter a set point Press the status area and enter control set up select the required slew rate Press the ma key to start controlling pressure The screen display changes as follows e The current pressure reading changes from black to blue e If enabled the effort meter in
30. V Pressure Switch Example Switch Test Connections K0443 Issue No 7 6 26 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Test Program option The test program task provides a facility for writing and executing test procedures Selecting a test program from the Task menu displays all the task programs currently stored together with the ability to write new ones Test program Starts Run test didi sop air Select a test program from list Test Programs My Prog A S DOEEFF M Prog J 689770 nem pom single step eee L amp e e Lo Le Le le Filename LH lo lla le le laleltle Lv le le Lo 5 02 Lo L L5 Lo F FAFHERENENENTS six ile cb LLL Le Le ble 2 Wait In Limits K0443 Issue No 7 6 Reference and Specification Program To start a test program do the following 1 Select the test programs listed on the screen 2 The step function moves down the list of available test programs 5 To start a test program press run 4 When the program starts a stop legend replaces the run legend 5 Press the stop key at any time to stop the test program To write a test program do the following 1 Press Set up 2 Select New Note A new test always contains a START and END command first and last line instructions these lines cannot be deleted TO edit an existing program do the following 1 Press Edit To enter a name for the program
31. V 4 HAN Misi ses ee M 4 1 POG CON REIR 4 2 Misdade oe Oe oo NE Etui OPE te EE GE MEL a 4 3 siele EE EE EE EE MEE N 4 4 SS 4 5 de flo de 4 6 Replacement PANTS NI E E 4 7 HEET EIER 4 8 Eterno canet nanus Uu UU eae a 4 9 Pressure module ie lan ER acces ertet tret tetuer RCE NCH teet 5 TES HNGOGAND FAUCFFINOIN C 5 1 Lage EIU die AEN 5 2 Standard Servicedbility EE 5 3 sell id FMC ee 5 4 Approved Service Agents onse ttr ttti eere tet Core enne ee ede 6 REFERENCE AND SPECIFICATION Ses sesse ees ee el ee Re ee ee Ed ee 6 1 metalation POTEC AE N EE OE OE EO EEN UA 6 2 ST CVG ROS INS cese er aec EE EE Ee oe EE EG Ee 6 3 js 6 4 Mie Be le X Y 6 5 Control SE EE EDI Prony EE EE E 6 6 Global EEUE ee ee oe N CE 6 7 ter SOUD ar ae EE EE een ee MEE 6 8 KEE K0443 Issue No 7 vi 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 5 3 4 med ao a 6 1 6 1 6 4 6 6 6 9 6 10 6 11 6 12 6 24 6 9 Calibration eee 6 10 Communications Instrument EMUIAtION seeen 6 11 SPEC CAO AA OE OE OE OE N HEN 6 12 Return Goods Material Procedure EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE 6 13 Packaging Procedure AA N N OE Ee N K0443 Issue No 7 vii 6 40 6 41 6 41 6 41 6 42 Intentionally Blank K0443 Issue No 7 viii PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 1 1 1 Description Introduction
32. amage sensitive aeronautical components Refer to the appropriate Component Maintenance Manual for the unit under test In this example configuration negative airspeed can be generated this can damage an airspeed indicator To prevent negative airspeed apply the static pressure before the pitot pressure for increasing and decreasing airspeed values Pitot Static Altitude Module 1 SUPPLY OUTLET VENT REF O O O OO PS se Module 2 SUPPLY OUTLET VENT REF a O O O O O rear view of PACE instrument ASI Mach Pressure source Pressure Pressure regulator regulator Units The units can be either the aeronautical or pressure units The units can be changed any time between pressure and pressure converted to aeronautical units The display shows the output pressure converted to Altitude CAS or Mach using BS 2G 199 1984 conversions and assuming standard atmospheric conditions Based on tables from ICAO Standard Atmosphere 1964 Reference Pressure Select the required reference pressure this can be either the barometric pressure from the instrument s internal barometric sensor or any numeric value e g 1013 25 mbar Go to ground Returns the instrument and any UUT connected to it safely to ground pressure at a controlled rate K0443 Issue No 7 6 34 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Control of Aeronautical parameters Go To Ground Rate 60 0 kniminute The aeronau
33. av o Z w 2 N D N J J x 2 Installation Intentionally Blank K0443 Issue No 7 2 16 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual A Operation This section contains quick reference charts detailing all the available functions and the set up menu 3 1 Preparation Make sure the electrical cables and pneumatic pipes comply with the installation requirements Ref Section 2 Installation Before use do the following 1 If necessary do the maintenance task Ref Section 4 Maintenance 2 For bench top single instrument operation do the following a Connect the instrument to the electrical supply b Inspect the pneumatic hoses for damage ingress of dirt and moisture 5 Before use the instrument should be tested Review and become familiar with the procedure before starting a process ona component or system Note The touch screen can be permanently damaged by sharp objects K0443 Issue No 7 3 1 3 Operation 3 2 Power up sequence The following sequences of operation shows the instrument display Note The following sequence is an example the values and selections displayed depend on the rangels and options enabled in the instrument Ref Touch screen areas 1 Set the power supply to ON 2 The display shows the power up sequence 3 The instrument carries out a self test d Ifthe test finds a fault the display shows an error Ref Fault Finding and Testing Section 5 4 If the self
34. below 70 bar OR between 100 to 210 bar To prevent over pressurisation of pneumatic parts and maintain compliance with the PED do not mix categories K0443 Issue No 7 2 4 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Supply equipment Pneumatic supplies should have isolation valves and where necessary conditioning equipment The positive pressure supply should be regulated to between 110 of the full scale pressure range and MWP stated on the control module To protect the instrument from over pressure a suitable protection device such as a relief valve or bursting disc must be fitted to prevent over pressurization On instruments without a negative supply the positive pressure discharges from the system to atmosphere through the negative supply port Pipe the negative port to a safe discharge area or fit a diffuser to the negative port During system pressure vent operations the pressure discharges from the system to atmosphere through the negative and vent ports Pipe both ports to a safe discharge area or fit a diffuser to the negative port K0443 Issue No 7 2 5 2 Installation Pneumatic Connection Examples Ref Figures 2 3 2 4 and 2 5 The examples that follow show a single channel connection detail using supply equipment described above SUPPLY OUTPUT VENT REF O Oo OO Figure 2 3 Pneumatic Connections without vacuum supply 1 Pressure source 2 Conditioner 3 Filter 4 Regulate to between 110 fu
35. cal regulations K0443 Issue No 7 lii Pressure units and conversion factors Pressure units Factor hPa Pressure units Factor hPa mbar 1 0 CHO 20 C 0 978903642 bar 1000 0 MH 0 20 C 97 8903642 kPa 10 0 1 333223684 MPa atm 1013 25 mmHg 0 C psi 68 94757293 cmHg 0 C 0 4788025898 mHg 0 C 24908891 inHg 0 C 2 486413 mmH gt 0 4 C 2 487641558 CMH 30 4 C 0 980665 ftH5O 4 C 29 8906092 MH 50 4 C 98 0665 ftH5O 20 C 29 856985 mmH50O 20 C 0 097890364 ftH50 60 F 29 8516987 Unit Conversion Convert FROM pressure VALUE 1 in pressure UNITS 1 TO pressure VALUE 2 in pressure UNITS 2 calculate as follows VALUE 2 VALUE 1 x FACTOR 1 FACTOR 2 K0443 Issue No 7 iv CONTENTS Section Title Page 1 Re geg el ere ent DE DE Ee ie 1 1 1 1 O O RE ET EE N AEE 1 1 2 IST GI AU Olay OE EA EE EE EE ER A 2 1 2 1 Male ele se E RR 2 1 2 2 Packaging for Storage and Tronsportotion sse 2 1 2 3 Prepaid ier of SB so EE SE EE EE 2 1 2 4 Prheumatuc EENS oe Ee Re se oe 2 2 2 5 Rack mount option AA ee tese 2 8 2 6 Hec TEA CONE e 2 9 5 219 EE E 3 1 3 1 Beie tele E l 3 1 52 Weeer E e 5 2 3 3 Medar e 3 3 3 4 Seine lee NR 3 6 3 5 Operation and Example Drocedures 5 10 5 6 Global Set up SSC OBS EE ee 3 14 5 7 Barometric Reference OP URE ee 5 15 3 8 See Ee HE 5 16 29 iS TIT STN ONG de SLT K0443 Issue No 7
36. controlled pressure enters this band the controller automatically shuts off If the measured pressure exits the band the controller automatically re establishes the pressure without instability the controlled pressure re enters the band Note If passive mode is in use with a leak free and thermally stable system then the control stability contribution can be discounted from the uncertainty calculation Zero Gauge Control The controller switches off once stable at zero gauge and the zero valve opened Entering a new set point causes the zero valve to close and the controller starts to control to the new set point K0443 Issue No 7 6 10 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Global set up PIN protected menu Ref Supervisor set up Section 6 7 Status The display shows the following O Instrument e Module 1 Module if fitted e Control sensor ve source sensor ve source sensor Barometric sensor Optional b Software build read only data E Hardware build read only data d History read only data e Communications f Current set up read only data g Use log read only data h Software options read only data 6 6 i Summary read only data Vent set up Use the vent set up to prevent damage to rate sensitive equipment connected to this controller The vent slew rate setting is independent of the controller slew rate settings Global set up Supervisor set up PIN protected menu Ref Supervi
37. ctor on the controller computer 3 Change the IEEE 488 communication parameters Ref Section 6 7 Supervisor set up Multiple Unit Installation Ref Figure 2 9 To install multiple units use stacking plugs to link the first instrument and second instrument as follows 1 Connector to rear panel of first instrument Ref Illustration 2 Connector from controller computer Ref Illustration 3 Connector to rear panel of second instrument Ref Illustration 4 Connect the IEEE 488 connector on the controller computer and the other connector into the next instrument 5 Repeat this procedure for all the instruments in the system 6 Use the Supervisor set up communications menu on each instrument to set up the required communication parameters Ref Section 3 8 Supervisor set up K0443 Issue No 7 2 14 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual AWVYs SISSVHO cl OND vc LL GND Ee 0L GND zz 6 GND L 8 GND 02 2 GND 61 9 OND 84 BOI 9I ZOIC Gt 9OId Pl dvd SOIC Cl SNIVLS MIVA void OId coia LOId v G L 318VN3 SLOWSY N3H 4 NOILN3 LIV NIV LL LS3no3H 39IAH3S DUS OL Hv310 JOVSYSLNI OA ASILNAGI HO QN3 IO3 Q31d399V VIVO ON OYAN VIVO HOS AQV3H LON dAHN OTT Viva AVG 6 O N W ma jAVH4J SISSVHO OND AO G O D c c o wnuixew oe N SSqd aav bet OO S ls o Leo LU I SC CN DY GE 2 z SS3duadav 2 ger 3331 N SSayd
38. dicates the amount of work done effort by the controller When the controller achieves the selected pressure set point the screen display changes as follows The current pressure reading changes from blue to green If enabled the effort meter shows the controller effort to keep the pressure at the set point On completion of testing select control set up and select Vent to reduce the system pressure to near atmospheric pressure This feature should be used to reduce system pressure to a safe value before disconnecting the Unit Under Test The vent valve opens and remains open until a key press or receipt of a communications command Always use the vent function before disconnecting pressure equipment from the output port Press the key to return to measure mode The screen display changes as follows e The current pressure reading changes from blue green to black If enabled the effort meter indicates the controller at rest K0443 Issue No 7 3 11 3 Operation Divider Select and set up the divider task by pressing Divider from the task screen The divider menu specifies high set point low set point and then divides the span into a number of equal test points min 2 max 25 Divider menu structure Select required units Rate etc in the set up menus When Divider is then entered from the Task menu these test point pressures and number of test points can be set By entering control mode this
39. do the following 1 Use g the text editor keys to select letter range to select the letter within the range 2 Use the right arrow key to move to the next character position 2 Press enter on completion The display shows the line instruction with insert and delete selections Pressing insert changes the display to a list of the available programming commands Test programs can be saved to or uploaded from a USB stick Test programs can also be edited or written on a PC K0443 Issue No 7 6 28 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Table 6 2 Test Program Commands command BEEP Breaks to this point when stop count commana or STOP Icon is selected then BREAK executing code to the end CONTROL COUNT DWELL GOTO N LIMITS IN LIMITS TIME Watts wit condition P_LOGIC MEASURE PAUSE RANGE RATE HAS RATE_VALUE RESOLUTION SETPOINT STOP_COUNT Used to stop loop program after a number of loops TERT UNITS Selects required display units SETTLING FAST Used to specify overshoot requirements SETTLING N O Used to specify no overshoot VENT VEC OFF VFCON WATT_IN_LIMITS ZERO To select a command use the command on the display and press insert key to write it into the program Place the UNITS RATE SETTLING and RESOLUTION commands at the start of the program this protects pressure sensitive UUT When selected certain commands require a value or selection to be set e g RANGE RATE TEXT the display shows a
40. e 1 Fase Tost Pressure 2 Start 0 053585 Test Pressure ZEnd 0 054107 selected in measure set up Lak Aate 2 oo TP1 l l l l l l Ik 4 i i l l l l l Contro Measure mm Dwell i Dwell l l l l l l l l l l l l l l End d E ON WEE Eur l l l l l 0 P l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Ik 4 j l l l l l d l TP2i control Measure i l Dwell Dwell l l l l l l l l l l l l T Ik leak P pressure T Time second TP test pressure K0443 Issue No 7 Example leak rate results rx m 6 Reference and Specification Switch Test option This function automates the testing of pressure switch devices Connect the pressure port of the switch to be tested to the output port Connect the switch contacts in series with the 24V dc output and the Logic Input Note The volt free logic input Switch test Switch test F Switch test B Monsured Press re starts 1499 42 E Release pressure ES connections require a switching Switch Test Parameter Selection Geen potential 24V max to be applied If Example of setting a parameter Switch Test Start Parameters necessary this can be an external d c Module 1 Switch Test Parameter Selection gata source Common mode must be kept e er emer 0 100000 A 5 Teih bounes bre 50 mi ened D SKS within 30V maximum sey Posta 1 G00000 hitito Tost
41. e testis completed when the controller is at atmospheric pressure Note The vent valve opens and remains open until OK Is pressed Note Always use the vent function before disconnecting pressure equipment from the output port Note The instrument automatically returns to measure mode Note The colour of the displayed pressure value changes to black K0443 Issue No 7 5 2 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 5 3 Fault Finding Check the faults and responses Ref Fault Diagnosis Table 5 1 before contacting gesensinginspection com or a GE recommended Service Agent Response Power supply connected display not lit Check rear panel switch set to on Check fuse and if necessary replace Check electrical power supply fuse or circuit breaker 24 V DC output intermittent Over load internal self resetting fuse operating Reduce load current to specified value Instruments functions but does not reach all set Check pneumatic supplies for correct pressures points Check system for leaks In measure mode with output port sealed the Increasing pressure leaking Apply control valve pressure continues to increase or decrease Decreasing pressure leaking Release control valve Confirm by isolating pressure supplies Contact GE approved service agent Display pressure reading in red Display pressure reading in red reading in red Over Over range use vent de pressurize or vent manually use vent de pressurize or vent Ov
42. ead pressure value applied Control mode with overshoot Tare enabled 3 Press to switch between controlled pressure and measured pressure 4 Nudge up 5 Set point press and the display changes to numeric keys 6 Nudge down 7 Status area shows effort meter set in global set up press to enter control set up Notes mW Active mode control active except in measure mode Passive mode when the controller achieves inlimits condition measure mode is automatically selected Gauge mode when the controller achieves zero gauge inlimits condition measure mode is automatically selected and the zero valve opens K0443 Issue No 7 3 6 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Controlling to a new set point 1 To change the set point value touch the set point area of the screen and the display shows the numeric keys 2 Set the new set point value Setpoint mbar 789 34 al2lalals l 6 7 8 9 0 H 3 If necessary use the key to remove the last digit in the set point value display 4 To save the new set point touch the set point area of the screen This returns the display to the measured pressure screen and showing the new set point 5 Touch the escape 3 to leave the numeric setting unchanged 6 To control pressure to the new set point value press the md key 7 The display shows the pressure value changing as the instrument controls to the new set point at the set rate of change
43. een Select Global Setup Select Calibration Enter a Calibration PIN 1234 Serial number Enter new option key xxxxxxxxxx 10 digits After entry of this key PACE confirms the options have been enabled The following software enabled options can be selected from the task menu Leak Test option This task applies one or two test pressures to either an external system to find any leaks in a system connected to the instrument or an internal leak check This task sets the test pressure control dwell time at the test pressure and the leak test time measure dwell time K0443 Issue No 7 6 24 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Note If only one test pressure is required set File TP At the start of the test the instrument applies a test pressure to the user system A control dwell time allows the user system to thermally stabilise The instrument changes to measured mode and then records the pressure change during measure dwell time On completion the display shows the leak rate results with leak rates per second or per minute in the current pressure units Leak test Test pressure 1 Test pressure 2 EER EE Ig End pressure Control dwell time Measure dwell time Leak rate second minute Example set up parameter Leak Test Parameters 00 00 20 1 12 3 4 5 ie z la le lo UI Leak Male d Hy pap
44. er range use vent de pressurize or vent manually Instrument enters measure mode without user Idle time out enabled but timeout period setting too short request or command Instrument will not zero Blocked vent port Check for blockage Contact approved service agent for repair Instrument controlling to set point no pneumatic Blocked isolation valve output Contact approved service agent for repair Erratic or inaccurate zero Leaking isolation valve Reference port restrictor not fitted Contact approved service agent for repair Increased gas consumption System leak Unstable control at set point or does not achieve Carry out leak test set point Contact approved service agent for repair Reference port restrictor not fitted If the controlled pressure stays within the tolerance Leak in the system or the supply pressure differs from the band and the pressure at the output is within limits pressure for which the control valves have been characterised If the controller status indicator is outside the tolerance band Table 5 1 Fault Diagnosis 5 4 Approved Service Agents For the list of service centres logon to www ge mcs com K0443 Issue No 7 5 3 5 Testing and Fault Finding Intentionally Blank K0443 Issue No 7 5 4 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 6 Reference and Specification 6 1 Installation notes The PACE instrument pressure controller calibrator requires an independent pressure supp
45. es of air density kg m 3 for air of relative humidity 50 and containing 0 04 carbon dioxide by volume Air temperature C 1 029 1 041 1 053 1 065 1 077 1 089 1 100 diie 1 124 1 156 1 148 1 160 1 172 1 184 1 196 1 207 1 219 1 231 1 243 1255 1045 1 037 1 021 1 006 1 180 1 192 1 204 1 216 1 228 1 240 1 252 1 264 1 189 1 201 1 213 1 225 1 237 1 249 1 261 1 274 Note 100 kPa 1 bar NO K0443 Issue No 7 6 3 6 Reference and Specification 6 2 Operational Requirements Caution A contaminated UUT must have additional in line filters connected between the output port and the UUT to prevent contamination of the instrument Negative or Vacuum Supply The negative supply for absolute control does not need to be regulated Any variation between this and absolute zero will affect instrument operation if controlling at low absolute pressures Oil Contamination Precautions must be taken against oil transfer to the instrument Recommended 1 Anormally open venting solenoid connected to atmosphere and the pump When the pump supply is switched off the valve opens allowing atmospheric pressure to enter the pump directly rather than through the pipe to the instrument 2 If the above is not done oil may progressively move up the supply pipe and into the instrument Pump Performance Recommended for ranges above 2 bar 30 psi gauge positive full scale 1 When installing a vacuum suppl
46. fault Address 16 Protocols SCPI DPI 500 DPI 510 DPI 515 DPI 520 New data up daterate refer to data sheet Built in EMC filtering and transient voltage protection T Not all protocols available on all models Ethernet Located on the rear panel an external ethernet connection requires the following Connector Ethernet RJ45 Protocol SCPI Terminator CR LF Default Address Auto IP 0 0 0 0 Host name PACExxxxxx where xxxxxx serial number Web Password 0268 Access control Open Reset LAN Settings Selected in Supervisor set up menu Ethernet Parameters Range Setup 1 Touch any of the three horizontal Measure touch pads on the home screen to open the CONTROL SET UP screen 2 On the CONTROL SETUP screen select GLOBAL SETUP K0443 Issue No 7 6 13 6 Reference and Specification Control Setup Di sin p d Vent Nudge Setpoint Limits Slew Rate Resolution m A E E Control Mode Global Setup SE Vent Setup 5 Select SUPERVISOR SET UP Global Setup 4 Enter the Supervisor PIN and press ENTER SUPERVISOR PIN Use the back arrow in the top right corner of the screen to delete any incorrect data entries Enter Supervisor PIN dim K0443 Issue No 7 6 14 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Note The factory set Supervisor PIN is 0268 If the Supervisor PIN has been locally changed make sure that the new PIN is kept in a safe place If the new PIN is lost it can only be reset at a GE
47. ge documentation special test equipment and tools to carry out the required work on this equipment General Specification Display LCD Colour display with touch screen Electrical safety EN 61010 1 Power Input range 100 230VAC 50 60Hz Installation catergory II HU PACE 5000 100VA Fuse T2AH250V PACE 6000 200VA Fuse T5AH250V Pressure safety Pressure equipment Directive class sound engineering practice SEP K0443 Issue No 7 i Environmental Conditions Indoor use only 10 C to 50 C 50 to 122 F 20 C to 70 C 4 to 158 F IP20 EN60529 5 to 95 RH non condensing Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this manual the abbreviations are the same in the singular and plural a Absolute min Minute or minimum OC Alternating current mm millimetre ALT Altitude mV millivolts ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange MWP Maximum working pressure BSP British pipe thread No Number CAS Calibrated airspeed NPT National Pipe Thread CSK TE PACE Pressure automated calibration equipment d c Direct current Para Paragraph DPI Digital Pressure Instrument PDCR Pressure transducer etc And so on PED Pressure equipment directive e g For example psi Pounds per square inch Fig Figure PTX Pressure transmitter ft Foot ROC Rate of climb vertical speed g Gauge RS232 Serial communications standard GPIB General purpose interface bus RtCAS Rate of Calibrated airspeed Hg Mercur
48. igh pressure gas exhaust depending on pressure range Optional vacuum system kit allows the ve port gas to be directly discharged to atmosphere by passing the vacuum pump t Optimum controller transient response and minimum time to set point may be degraded if either the pneumatic supply or vacuum system has restricted flow Installing a reservoir volume which has larger capacity than the load volume located in close proximity to the controller supply ports can improve the controller response Optional negative gauge pressure generator kit 9 To protect the control module for ranges of 70 bar and above from over pressure a suitable protection device such as a relief valve or bursting disc must be fitted to limit the applied supply pressure to below the MWP Optional differential connection kit K0443 Issue No 7 2 8 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 2 5 Rack mount option Ref Figure 2 6 General There must be enough space at the rear of the instrument for all the cables and pipes The length of the cables and pipes must allow for the removal and fitment of the instrument The cooling air of the instrument must not be obstructed Allow a free flow of air through the equipment rack and around the instrument especially at high ambient temperatures Figure 2 6 Rack mounting K0443 Issue No 7 2 9 2 Installation Procedure 1 Locate bracket in rack assembly 2 Remove the four M3x
49. ining the full documentation suite iv Pneumatic Control Module blanking plate keep this plate for future use CAUTIONS AFTER REMOVING A CONTROL MODULE USE A BLANKING PLATE TO KEEP THE FLOW OF COOLING AIR AFTER UNPACKING AN INSTRUMENT THAT HAS BEEN IN COLD CONDITIONS ALLOW TIME TO STABILISE AND ANY CONDENSATION TO EVAPORATE 2 2 Packaging for Storage or Transportation To store or return the instrument for calibration repair do the procedures that follow 1 Pack the instrument Ref Reference and Specification Section 6 8 E Return the instrument for calibration repair complete the return goods procedure Ref Reference and Specification Section 6 8 Note The procedure above applies to the pressure control module as a separate item 2 3 Preparation for Use The instrument can be used as a Free standing instrument positioned on a horizontal surface e Rack mounted In a standard 19 inch rack using the rack mount option kit Ref Section 2 5 Rack mount option For free standing instruments the feet on the front of the base can be used elevate the instrument to a better viewing angle Note Do not obstruct the air cooling outlet on the underside of the instrument and allow a free flow of air around the instrument especially at high ambient temperatures K0443 Issue No 7 2 1 2 Installation 2 4 Pneumatic connections WARNINGS TURN OFF THE SOURCE PRESSUREIS AND CAREFULLY VENT THE PRESSURE LINES BEFORE DISCONNEC
50. ion i wi IE EEN auto Asterisk Audio volume Calibration history Change supervisor PIN Communications Control mode Correction analogue output Correction SCM Correction source sensor Diagnostic Si Diagnostic analogue OP rod barometric option Diagnostic control Diagnostic sensor controller Correction valve Correction sensor Current set up Diagnostic general Diagnostic source Diagnostic sensor vacuum sensor Display Diagnostic RS232 Diagnostic volt free i Divider Error Diagnostics K0443 Issue No 7 6 6 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual unction Icon Function E ee Home Information Instrument accuracy S Recall user set up unction Gas head pressure Go to ground Idle time out Hardware build Passive mode Power up Pressure filter Instrument alias name Protective vent da sere K0443 Issue No 7 6 7 6 Reference and Specification unction Save as shipped unction O Restore settings 2 Save recall user Ss i T Save user set up Screen mode set up settings E Select range Set point disable enable Set point higher Set point lower TE limit limit Slew rate linear Slew rate max rate Software build Test program copy SCM filter Set point limits Software upgrade history Software upgrade K Use log history Superv
51. isor set up E la hu e K0443 Issue No 7 6 8 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual con unction unction con unction Aa Vent time out Vent Yes No i Vent set up i E Y Warning EL O Zero history output A 6 4 Measure Set up Pressure zero During use the instrument pressure sensor can show small zero shifts caused by time and temperature changes Regular zeroing increases measuring precision Process Selects display processing features that change the reading as follows Pressure can be expressed as a percentage of full scale or as a percentage of a specified span Filter The reading can be filtered by a custom low pass filter or the filter can be disabled default disabled The controller works at a speed independent of the filter time constant Tare A specific tare value can be selected or the current displayed pressure reading can be captured as the tare value The display shows the selected tare value in the pressure window Task Selecting Task enables a set of pre determined functions and software enabled optional functions Units Select the new units from the list of pressure measurement units Special units can also be defined Ref Global set up Section 6 6 supervisor set up Global set up Ref Global set up Section 6 6 Set up zero Mode off auto timed Interval 00 00 00 Isolation status isolated non isolated K0443 Issue No 7 6 9 Reference
52. jumps To stop a test program from looping STOP must be selected by the operator Example of programming a loop oe Tree oS RATE VALUE ib ssermeiDmymm 3 RESOLUTION 5 Displ A resolution 5 digits UMS festers EWE lewens s STUNGNO me Tester zer T eseraeregeeee e meo Performs asensoraero o o SPON w9 sen mama o omoa emen Gr WAITINUMTS JWatforiimisamd on fe BEEPON Beep on approx ise Beep of MEASURE Switch to measure onroro wer m Mme 0000 Ser 88 spom RUmbr CONTROL ele on WAIT IN LIMITS Waitfor In limits condition BEEP ON L Beep on approx 1sec Beep off MEASURE ENS Switch to measure controller off COUNT MEE Increment loop counter GOTO a Loop back to program line 9 EL sees o SSS K0443 Issue No 7 6 31 Reference and Specification 6 eJnssaJd aduaajas ebnbb pressure the instrument uses a summation of gauge pressure and barometric pressure measured by the barometric sensor Barometric Reference Option The barometric reference option measures the barometric pressure at the reference port When installed this option allows absolute or gauge pressure range selection To obtain absolute 24NSSEId O19Z SINIOSAY SAD J0q0 6 10quu0se
53. k test This task sets the test pressure dwell time at the test pressure and the leak test time At the start of the test the instrument applies a test pressure to the user system A dwell time allows the user system to stabilise Aeronautical testing The aeronautical task enables control and measurement of the following e Altitude feet metres e Airspeed knots mph km h This task utilises dual pressure displays to show the parameter and the rate of change of the following Altitude e Airspeed Mach and Airspeed with Mach number The aeronautical task enables the testing and calibration checking of aeronautical indicators and system components by controlling and displaying values and rates in aeronautical units When using a single instrument the pressure supply must be changed when changing from Altitude to Airspeed Module 2 Module 1 Module 2 Module 1 SUPPLY OUTLET VENT REF SUPPLY OUTLET VENT REF OO000 0 OO0o00 viewed from rear of instrument Ps SUPPLY OUTLET VENT REF SUPPLY OUTLET VENT REF OO 000 QOO 0 viewed from rear of instrument Open to Atmosphere Pitot K0443 Issue No 7 6 33 Static 6 Reference and Specification Example of Altitude and Airspeed Testing This example shows how two channel PACE instruments can be used to generate altitude and airspeed Cautions Before testing set the rates of change for both Pitot and Static to a safe value A high rate of change can d
54. larm can be set to trigger when the pressure exceeds the high alarm or falls below the low alarm A buzzer sounds when the alarm triggers and the alarm symbol bell appears on the display Comms Selects a communication port parameter Simultaneous operation of both the RS232 and the IEEE 488 interfaces is fitted as standard The user can select appropriate settings for communicating with the control computer PC and the required command protocol Ref K0472 SCPI Remote Communications Manual or K0469 Heritage Communications Manual K0443 Issue No 7 6 12 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual RS232 Located on the rear panel an external RS232 connection requires the following Connector 9 way D female wired as per Table 2 1 Communications RS232 point to point only DPI 520 daisy chain is not supported Baud Rate power up default 9600 no parity amp handshake xon xoff Baud rates selectable 2400 4800 9600 19k2 38k4 57k6 amp 115k2 Parity None Odd amp Even Flow control None Hardware amp xon xoff Protocols t SCPI DPI 500 DPI 510 DPI 515 DPI 520 New data up date rate refer to data sheet Built in EMC Filtering and Transient voltage protection Selectable through the user interface t Not all protocols available on all models IEEE 488 Located on the rear panel an external IEEE 488 connection requires the following Connector 24 way D female wired as IEEE 488 standard Communications IEEE 488 GPIB De
55. ll scale and MWP 5 Diffuser 6 Unit under test 7 Optional reservoir T 8 Protection device 9 Optional differential connection a atmosphere Note Ref Section 6 Reference and Specification for details of other system components K0443 Issue No 7 2 6 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual SUPPLY OUTPUT VENT REF N OZ K H H P ELK Figure 2 4 Pneumatic Connections with vacuum supply 1 Pressure source 2 Conditioner 3 Filter 4 Regulate to between 11096 full scale and MWP 5 Diffuser 6 Unit under test 7 Optional reservoir T 8 Protection device 9 Optional differential connection 10 Oil mist trap 11 Vacuum source 12 Normally open electrical release valve 13 Check valve a atmosphere Note Ref Section 6 Reference and Specification for details of other system components K0443 Issue No 7 2 7 2 Installation SUPPLY OUTPUT VENT REF D 12 SAK m WN Figure 2 5 Pneumatic Connections with negative gauge pressure generator 1 Pressure source 2 Conditioner 3 Filter 4 Regulate to between 110 full scale and MWP 5 Diffuser 6 Unit under test 7 Optional reservoir T 8 Protection device 9 Optional differential connection a atmosphere 10 Vacuum generator 11 Source pressure regulated compressed air supply 12 Exhaust to atmosphere 13 Check valve Notes Ref Section 6 Reference and Specification for details of other system components n H
56. ly and set of connections The exception is the reference connection this provides a reference to atmosphere for gauge sensors and barometric sensors The instrument must have the correct supply pressure and a suitable supply medium Ref Data sheet specification The type and density of the supply gas does not affect the accuracy of pressure measurement assuming that the Unit Under Test UUT is at the same height as the controller or gas head correction is accurately set Gas supply For normal operation the instrument requires a positive supply of at least 110 of range but less than the MWP with a gas regulator For absolute operation negative gauge operation or if the installation requires a fast response around atmospheric pressure a vacuum source must be connected to the negative supply For recommended configurations Ref Installation Section 2 figures 2 4 2 5 and 2 6 To achieve control performance the source pressure must be maintained at 1096 full scale above the required set point Controller performance is maintained during slow variations in source pressure down to a source pressure of 2096 full scale range Supply conditioning equipment Supplies should be provided with an isolation valve and any other necessary conditioning equipment Note To protect the control module for ranges above 100 bar from over pressure a suitable protection Ee ieee ne aod device such as a relief valve or bursting disc must be
57. maximum output pressure When operating at positive or negative full scale there must be a pressure difference between supply and output to cause a gas flow Operating near atmospheric pressure or below Any controller operating near atmospheric pressure or below requires a vacuum pump or other negative supply connected to the negative supply port for optimum performance Without a vacuum supply as the output pressure approaches atmospheric pressure the differential pressure approaches zero resulting in a reduced flow to the output Reduced flow causes an increase in the time to control to atmosphere especially with large user volumes and an increased overshoot at low pressures Ref Installation Section 2 figures 2 4 2 5 and 2 6 Vacuum Pump Each PACE Control Module has a vacuum sensor Connect a vacuum pump to the ve supply port The higher the flow rate of the vacuum pump the better the PACE control performance Low pressure ranges 700mbar require vacuum regulation or the use of the negative gauge pressure generator IO NEG G GEN 1 option Conclusion Use a vacuum supply for A vacuum supply improves ele ranges Time to reduce system pressure at pressures below 2 bar 30 psi full scale Negative gauge ranges Control stability near atmospheric pressure Overshoot at low pressures To improve performance at or near gauge zero K0443 Issue No 7 6 2 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Table 6 1 Air Density Values Valu
58. mue mew s mumd m wwe s EET ll K0443 Issue No 7 6 38 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Volts free Contact Option The Volts free Contact option provides a selectable output of voltage or current Volts Free Contact as oe COMES Not set Ek m Ole onse f EIE cm siel Contact 2 Not Sat EET l e S m i Each selection ER Nea SEA A has three VFC V Volts free connections tl 30V maximum with respect to 30V chassis Volt Free Contact Trigger Conditions Task Rated output 24V Divider To maintain PACE product safety external circuits selection of Not Set connected to the instrument must meet SELV trigger RE A requirements conditions he EN Pressure Zero Task Digider V mme v D sen X trigger V Volt Free Contact Task Divider Selection of trigger Divider conditions jaa A Switch Test z Ten Program V Aoronautic al H Burst Test OV US 24 V d c maximum 30 V d c wrt chassis Relay contacts rated at 30V 1A resistive 200mA 1A resistive maximum inductive Typical Volts free schematic LEES s Rey Scammon aerch J K0443 Issue No 7 6 39 6 Reference and Specification 6 9 Calibration The calibration menu provides facilities for programming settings for maintenance as follows Note A PIN protects the Calibration menu against unauthorised use Each instrument on delivery contains
59. nditions Safety Precautions You must inform GE if the product has been in contact with any hazardous or toxic substance The relevant COSHH or in the USA MSDS references and precautions to be taken when handling Important notice Service or calibration by unauthorized sources will affect the warranty and may not guarantee further performance K0443 Issue No 7 6 41 6 Reference and Specification 6 13 Packaging Procedure 1 The instrument should be at zero ambient pressure 2 Switch off and isolate the electrical power supply to the instrument 5 Shut off the pneumatic pressure and vacuum supplies to the instrument 4 Remove the instrument from the equipment rack to access the rear panel 5 Disconnect the power supply cable and the pneumatic supply hose assemblies 6 Stow the power supply cable in the packaging below 7 Remove any pressure adaptors diffusers and restrictors If available use the original packing material When using packing materials other than the original do the following 8 Fit protection to all the ports to prevent ingress of moisture and dirt Note Use the original red plastic plugs or low tack masking tape 9 Wrap unit in polyethylene sheeting 10 Select a double wall cardboard container e Inside dimensions must be at least 15 cm 6 greater than the equipment e The carton must meet test strength requirements of gt 125 kg 275 bel 11 Protect all sides with shock absorbing material to pre
60. nt to point link The pin connections for the 9 pin D type RS232 connector and the relationship between the instrument and the RS232 control signals together with device interconnection interface is shown in Table 2 1 The instrument is configured as Data Circuit Terminating Equipment DCE Instrument Control Line Computer Printer Instrument Connector Signal RS232 Connector Type Function 9 way Direction Terminology D type Pin No CTS I P RTS O P Pulled high internally Not connected Pulled nign DCE Ready internally Equipment Connector Cable es omo ED sen Table 2 1 RS232 Connections Handshaking connections Software handshaking use TXD RXD and GND Hardware handshaking use TXD RXD GND CTS RTS and DTR K0443 Issue No 7 2 13 2 Installation IEEE 488 Interface The interface complies with IEEE 488 standard The IEEE 488 parallel interface connects a computer controller to one or more PACE instruments and other instruments Up to 30 instruments can be connected through a high speed data bus to the computer controller Note The length of each IEEE 488 cable must be less than 3 metres to comply with the EMC requirements Ref Section 6 Reference and Specification Single Unit Installation Ref Figure 2 9 1 Connect an IEEE 488 connector cable assembly to the rear panel of the instrument 2 Connect the other end of the connector cable assembly to the IEEE 488 conne
61. ntroller User Manual AUTO RANGE only available with two channel instruments Note Not all Auto Range and task functions are available using the remote communications this allows more flexibility to the remote programmer Controller Off Increasing Set point With both controllers in Measure mode if a set point within the range of the lower ranged controller is entered and Control is then selected the lower ranged controller controls to the entered set point With both controllers in Measure mode if a set point above the range of the lower ranged controller is entered and Control is then selected then the range is changed to the higher ranged controller and this then controls to the entered set point Controller Off Decreasing Set point With both controllers in Measure mode if a set point within the range of the higher ranged controller is entered and Control is then selected the higher ranged controller controls to the entered set point With both controllers in Measure mode if a set point above the range of the lower ranged controller is entered and Control is then selected then the higher ranged controller will control to this set point When the controller is in limits then the range is changed to the lower ranged controller and this then controls to the entered set point Controller On Increasing Set point With the lower ranged controller in Control mode if a set point within the range of the lower ranged contr
62. oller is entered then the lower ranged controller controls to the entered set point If the set point is increased to above the lower range but still within the higher range then the lower range controller switches off and that the higher range controller switches on and controls to the entered set point Controller On Decreasing Set point With the higher ranged controller in Control mode if a set point within the range of the higher ranged controller is entered then the higher ranged controller controls to the entered set point If the set point is decreased to within the lower range then the higher range controller will control to this set point When the controller is in limits then the range is changed to the lower ranged controller and this then controls to the entered set point Module 1 Module 2 instrument Pressure output Pressure Pressure regulator Pressure regulator source K0443 Issue No 7 3 5 3 Operation 3 4 Control Mode In measure mode press and the instrument changes to control mode Press qnd the instrument stops controlling oe and changes to measure mode Controlled Pressure mbarg 499 905 2 Controlled Pressure mbar g Sd gt 1 1499 995 lt e im T f Measure 1500 000 gt Key to display 1 Current measured pressure value in limits green out of limits blue 2 In active control mode Pressure reading filter ON H
63. p Status Calibration history K0443 Issue No 7 4 1 4 Maintenance 4 6 Replacement Parts Use only the replacement parts listed Ref Table 4 2 Replacement Parts List WARNINGS TURN OFF THE SOURCE PRESSURE AND CAREFULLY VENT THE PRESSURE LINES BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE PRESSURE LINES FOR MAINTENANCE PROCEED WITH CARE ISOLATE THE INSTRUMENT POWER SUPPLIES BEFORE REPLACING PARTS WITH POWER APPLIED THE INSTRUMENT CONTAINS LETHAL VOLTAGES Table 4 2 Replacement Parts List Fuse T2AH250V PACE5000 Fuse T5AH250V PACE6000 IO FILTER KIT Kit filter CMX XXXX T Module pressure control t refer to data sheet 4 7 Fuse Replacement Ref Figure 4 1 Fuse Replacement Ref Testing and Fault Finding Section 5 when to replace the fuse Remove 1 Set the power switch to OFF if not rack mounted got to step 3 2 For access to rack mounted instruments the following actions maybe required a Partially or completely withdraw the instrument b Isolate pneumatic supplies c De pressurise all pressure supply inlet and output lines cy Isolate the power supply to the instrument and disconnect the IEC power supply connector 1 4 Remove the fuse carrier 2 from the power supply input socket assembly 5 Remove the fuse cartridge 3 Replace 1 Check for the correct type of fuse Ref Table 4 2 Replacement Parts List 2 Replace the fuse 3 Refit the fuse carrier 2 in the power supply inlet socket assembly
64. r the performance of barometric reference and precision of absolute ranges In Limits meter GI Effort meter K0443 Issue No 7 3 15 3 Operation 3 8 Supervisor set up ag ah E W Supervisor en eee ee H enter four code 0268 Pressing the escape key stores settings and returns to global set up jil Supervisor ae F SC CSS E Pretective in Limits Enable disable Yen zm e Za In limits value full scale High source pressure P time period Low source pressure time to stay in limits before triggering indication Enable disable high pressure Enable disable low pressure Protective Vent Vent _Intimits Limits select JJ Alarms Communications Idle Time out Ho L rer are Gas Ges head correction correction n IEEE 488 RS232 timeout Enable disabl Correction parameter USB NADIE AISADIE condition enable disable Ethernet T Head in orm Enable Local gravity m s Ges head correction Le Barometric mbar a Reference port medium r Test port medium P Leck Tasks 9 Temperature gas mm More next page Y Humidity gas L 3 3r Lier Defined Normal gir or nitrogen Unis n Power up H RW l Regulator Power on set point Lock unlock individual tasks Lock Lock tasks Lock unlock all tasks Enter new PIN Change PIN Enter new supervisor PIN
65. re in current selected units of the pressure range Source positive and negative source pressure values in current selected units Effort meter indicates controller effort In Limits meter indicates controller in limits condition and time to in limits Module logic I P indicates status condition of logic input of control module Ventand ve FS enables vent selection and shows full scale pressure in current selected units Zero and ve FS enables zero selection and shows full scale pressure in current selected units Rate indicates slew rate set Barometric displays barometric pressure Tare indicates tare condition and value Analogue Output If option installed P1 P2 Displays Module1 pressure minus Module2 pressure P2 P1 Status area examples 1 98 03 om E ve Full Scale ve Full Scale 1000 00 3500 00 Full scale S o EO o on Time to In Limits MT DE Control hleasure 499 995 3 gd FY he Messure 89648 ve Full Scale Vent and ve FS E 3 50000 E 18976 ve Full Scale F 3 50000 Control Zero and ve FS 38835 2 EE aa Barometric EE aa 30 E lt 500 00 3 7 Barometric Reference Option If installed this option allows absolute or gauge pressure range selection To obtain absolute pressure the instrument uses a summation of gauge pressure and barometric pressure measured by the barometric sensor Ref Section 6 8 Options and the data sheets fo
66. screen prompt for the appropriate setting K0443 Issue No 7 6 29 6 Reference and Specification Example Program Note Changes to instrument settings made in a test program remain valid only for the test program The instrument reverts to the pre test settings on completion START LT Program start a UNITS Select units mbar RATE Select rate 100 mbar min 1 2 3 INLIMITSTIME 10100 00 10 secs 4 INLMTS ti Set In Limits Band Display resolution 5 digits SEUNG No overshoot liga omewrmemensg CWedUUT ee EE EE EE LEN ZERO m cmo Jaen sr warwuMms Watfrmumiscod on x Beer BeponoprokissBepof zr MEASURE SwihtoMeosrekonvoerof Controferon S CONTROL ME Controller on Tonn ml WettriumisCmdla 18 BEPON Beep on approx 1sec Beep off bs MESURE Switch to Measure konvoier m m eeatrrstucion eg Wat for Beep record pressure m ap leen opprox see Beep of a Er operaorinsrucion gin pressure alowed 785 mbar m PAUSE War or opeotorinputtotouch single sie mw vert S see SSS K0443 Issue No 7 6 30 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Programming Loops To program a loop use the GOTO command Include the COUNT command in the loop for counting the number of loop cycles Note The test program commands do not include tests for conditional
67. sor set up Section 6 7 Calibration PIN protected menu Save recall user set up Save user set up Recall user set up Display Resolution Backlight Audio volume Status area Screen mode PACE 6000 only K0443 Issue No 7 6 11 6 Reference and Specification 6 7 Supervisor Set up The Supervisor menu provides facilities for programming settings These are made during installation as follows Important Note A PIN protects the Supervisor menu against unauthorised use Each instrument on delivery contains the factory set PIN 0268 To continue protecting the supervisor set up menu the PIN should be changed as soon as possible Protective Vent The protective vent can be enabled or disabled and causes the discharge of pressure at a controlled rate if the measured pressure exceeds 110 full scale This protects the pressure sensor from over range The Power up trapped pressure vent can be enabled or disabled from the protective vent menu In Limits A tolerance value can be set at the set point When the controller achieves the set point the instrument controls within this set tolerance value It does not affect controller stability or precision The instrument uses the in limits flag when performing a control task such as Leak Test or Switch Test Note In remote control the control computer can be used to interrogate the in limits register to confirm the controller has achieved set point Alarms An a
68. the factory set PIN 4321 To continue protecting the supervisor set up menu the PIN should be changed as soon as possible ve source zero ve source zero sensor correction Selects the range for a three point calibration routine valve correction source PDCR correction three point calibration of both source pressure sensors screen calibration Time amp Date Sets instrument clock and calendar Change PIN Changes the Calibration PIN Enter the existing PIN the new PIN and confirmation of the new PIN Should this new PIN become lost it can only be reset by returning the instrument to a GE service centre K0443 Issue No 7 6 40 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual 6 10 Communications Instrument Emulation Ref KO469 PACE Communications Manual Instrument Emulation 6 11 Specification Ref PACE 5000 datasheet or PACE 6000 datasheet Note The data sheet SDS 0001 or SDS 0008 is contained in the CD shipped with the product 6 12 Return Goods Material Procedure If the unit requires calibration or is unserviceable return it to the nearest GE Service Centre listed at gesensinginspection com Contact the Service Department by phone fax or E mail to obtain a Return Goods Authorisation RGA Worldwide excluding USA In the USA obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA Product i e PACE1000 Serial number e Details of defect work to be undertaken Calibration traceability requirements Operating co
69. tical control is an intergrated controller The two modules work together as a dual channel pressure controller Ref Figure 1 Screen Layout In aeronautical mode the display goes to the last selected parameter e Altitude Airspeed Mach K0443 Issue No 7 6 35 6 Reference and Specification 55000 ft FS Cantrellad Akte ft 650 0 kn FS 55000 ft FS Measured Albitude ft 650 0 kn FS Measured Arspeed kn 55000 ft FS 650 0 kn FS 55000 ft FS 650 0 kn FS Measured Albtude ft Measured Airspeed kn Measured Altitude ft Measured Airspead kn AAG 5 9 4 7 5 4 Safe At Ground D Module 1 Confirm Go To Ground Press OK to continue Are you sure you want to Go To Ground zt zm fa TEE fk oo d dx BEE aj E In dual screen mode both altitude and airspeed controllers are set to control mode by selecting the Enter Control key Ref Figure 1 Screen Layout The Enter Measure key sets both controllers to measure mode Ref Figure 1 Screen Layout Ref Figure 1 Item 1 Screen Layout if this is selected both controllers will go to ground 55000 ft FS Measured Albtude ft 650 0 kn FS Measured Airspeed kn T9 o LENTE lt PERS gt Figure 2 Measurement mode K0443 Issue No 7 6 36 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Ref Figure 2 measurement mode both controllers in measurement mode Figure 3 Control mode Ref Figure 3 Control mode
70. tware upgrade procedure to upload the language file from the USB stick into the PACE instrument An English and French language file name would be LanguageEnglish Ing and LanguageFrench Ing Language files named Language Ing or in any other format will be ignored by PACE K0443 Issue No 7 6 22 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual F DPI Languages File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q d EA 2 ES Search E gt Folders ES E X le re Nm ep Data D mg ER DN DVD RAM Drive EI Lanauageltalian Ing rire ei Removable Disk F LanguageGerman Ing EE DEI al LanguageFrench Ing EI Languages l Type LNG File Date Modified 06 09 2011 15 25 Size 89 39 0 KB E My Computer F Fa Ele Edt view 1 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ar Qm O FO Era xX Address ee Go Falgers x Name i S Data D 2 Languages Er 5 DYD RAM Drive E ES Removable Disk F OE g Languages l it 1 objects fr D bytes E My Computer Figure 1 Language Setting Restore as shipped settings Restores instrument settings to factory default but does not affect PIN settings K0443 Issue No 7 6 23 6 Reference and Specification 6 8 Options Option enable process To enable soft options on a PACE instrument use the following wl wee EM I Options in the Task Menu Touch the top Measure area of the scr
71. uge sensors use this port identified as REF For gauge sensors without a barometric reference small pressures can be applied Ref MWP stated on the rear panel of the control module All other pressure measurement requires the port to be opened to atmosphere When in gauge mode the instrument shows and controls the pressure difference between the reference port and the output port Note This is not a true differential operation as there is no true differential calibration of the Sensor The transducer of the barometric reference option senses atmospheric pressure through the reference port when enabled the port must be open to atmosphere The reference connection should be used differential connection option for precision low pressure measurement The instrument controls pressure relative to the pressure at the reference port An atmospheric pressure change causes the controller to adjust the pressure and appears at the pressure output as apparent instability To keep a stable controlled pressure the reference port should be restricted Using a reference port restrictor short term ambient pressure variations can be prevented from affecting controller performance The controller and UUT references should be connected together using the optional differential connection kit to provide a common reference to atmosphere K0443 Issue No 7 6 5 6 Reference and Specification 6 3 Icons unction Airspeed range leen Funct
72. vent equipment movement within the container 12 Seal carton with approved sealing tape 13 Mark carton FRAGILE on all sides top and bottom of shipping container Environment The following conditions apply for both shipping and storage Temperature range 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F K0443 Issue No 7 6 42 www ge mcs com
73. y Rt MACH Rate of MACH Hz Hertz Rx Receive data Standard commands for IAS Indicated airspeed SCPI programmable instruments IDOS Intelligent digital output sensor GE product SDS Sales data sheet T That is SELV Separated or Safety extra low voltage Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers standard EE Ee 488 for programmable devices with a digital interface L TERI doe in Inch UUT Unit under test kg kilogram V Volts kts knots V Positive m Metre ve Negative mA milliampere s Degrees Celsius max Maximum F Degrees Fahrenheit mbar Millibar K0443 Issue No 7 ii Related publications K0447 PACE 5000 6000 User Guide and Safety Instructions KO450 PACE Series Calibration Manual K0476 Pressure Control Module User Guide and Safety Instructions K0472 Remote Communications Manual K0469 Heritage Communications Manual Instrument Emulation Symbols The equipment contains the following symbols to identify hazards This equipment meets the requirements of all relevant European safety directives C C The equipment carries the CE mark This symbol on the instrument indicates that the user should refer to the user manual Ce symbole sur l instrument indique que l utilisateur doit consulter le manuel d utilisation Ce symbole dans le manuel indique une situation dangereuse This symbol on the instrument indicates do not throw away in domestic bin hazardous material dispose correctly in accordance with lo
74. y protect the vacuum pump against the discharge of positive pressure by the controller into the vacuum pump This may result in reducing vacuum pump performance 2 Use a check valve in the negative supply to vent excess pressure to atmosphere if the vacuum pressure rises above atmospheric pressure The check valve should be installed on the instrument side of a volume which is approximately equal to the system volume The volume slows any rapid pressure rise giving the vacuum pump time to reduce the pressure Note A wide bore vacuum pipe can have enough volume and used with a check valve could provide the necessary overpressure protection K0443 Issue No 7 6 4 PACE Pressure Controller User Manual Venting Either a zero or vent operation uses the vent port Vent The system gas at the output pressure can be released from the vent port Unrestricted gas flow occurs in this operation Recommended Use a controlled method to reduce the system pressure at a controlled rate to near atmospheric pressure then select vent Zero During a zero operation only the internal volume of the instrument vents to atmosphere Recommended Do not obstruct the vent port To diffuse gas exhaust a diffuser may be fitted to the vent port Output port The output port provides the controlled test pressure to the UUT Reference Port The reference port provides the negative pressure to the gauge sensor and to the barometric reference option Ga

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