CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED...........................................................................................1
1.1
Quick Start Guide ......................................................................................................................1
1.2
About This Manual ...................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................1
2.1
Overview ....................................................................................................................................1
2.2
Instrument Layout .....................................................................................................................1
2.2.1
LCD Display .......................................................................................................................1
2.2.2
Low Battery Indicator........................................................................................................2
2.2.3
Decimal Point Position......................................................................................................2
2.2.4
Incremental Display Step..................................................................................................2
2.2.5
Pressure Port Threads ......................................................................................................2
2.3
Maximum Safe Overpressure...................................................................................................2
2.4
Front and Side Views ................................................................................................................3
2.5
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................4
2.6
Specifications ............................................................................................................................5
2.7
Accessories ...............................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 3 SET UP................................................................................................................6
3.1
Installation .................................................................................................................................6
3.2
Front Panel Rotation .................................................................................................................6
3.3
Power Supply Options ..............................................................................................................7
3.3.1
Battery ................................................................................................................................7
3.3.2
AC Adapter.........................................................................................................................7
3.3.3
External Vehicle (DC) Power Supply ...............................................................................7
3.4
Turning the Instrument On and Off .........................................................................................7
3.5
Zeroing the Display ...................................................................................................................7
3.6
Restoring the Calibrated Zero..................................................................................................8
3.7
Reading the High/low Values ...................................................................................................8
3.8
Clearing the High/low Values ...................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 4 CALIBRATION....................................................................................................8
4.1
Calibration Considerations ......................................................................................................8
4.2
Required Pressures ..................................................................................................................9
4.3
Calibration Procedure...............................................................................................................9
4.4
Rear View of Front Face Panel...............................................................................................10
4.5
Calibration Error Messages....................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 5 OUPUT SIGNALS .............................................................................................11
5.1
Output Signal Overview..........................................................................................................11
5.2
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................11
5.2.1
Limit Relay Option...........................................................................................................11
5.2.2
0-5 VDC Output ................................................................................................................11
5.2.3
2-wire 4-20 mA Output ....................................................................................................11
5.3
Wiring Codes And Schematics ..............................................................................................12
5.3.1
Wiring To The Terminal Blocks......................................................................................12
5.3.2
Limit Option .....................................................................................................................13
5.3.3
0-5 VDC Output Option ...................................................................................................13
5.3.4
0-5 VDC Output And Limit Relay Option .......................................................................13
5.3.5
4-20 mA Output Option ...................................................................................................14
5.4
Explanation Of Limits .............................................................................................................14
5.5
Entering The Limit Setpoints .................................................................................................14
5.6
Trimming Of Analog Outputs .................................................................................................14
DPG 100
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Rev Feb 2001
