APG PG10 User manual

Operator’s Manual
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PG10
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DOC. 9003470
Rev B2 8/16

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Table of Contents
Warranty...................................................................................................3
Programming the PG10.......................................................................4-36
Menu Flow Chart...................................................................................5
Mode Setting.........................................................................................6
Accessing/Exiting the Setup Menu........................................................7
Maximum/Minimum Function ................................................................8
Units of Measure..............................................................................9-10
Using Custom Units ......................................................................10
Peak-Hold Feature.............................................................................. 11
Advanced Settings.........................................................................12-17
Auto-Off..........................................................................................12
Decimal Place................................................................................13
Sample Rate ..................................................................................14
Bar Graph.......................................................................................15
Range Adjustment..........................................................................16
Fast Calibration..............................................................................17
Datalogging....................................................................................18-25
Date & Time ...................................................................................19
Logging Sample Rate.....................................................................20
Event Logging...........................................................................21-22
Disable/Clear Logging....................................................................23
Viewing Logged Readings..............................................................24
Enabling/Disabling the Clock .........................................................25
Tare Feature........................................................................................26
Default.................................................................................................27
Outputs...........................................................................................28-32
Analog Outputs..........................................................................28-29
Trip Point Outputs .....................................................................30-32
Communications ............................................................................33-36
Wiring ................................................................................................37-39
Specications ....................................................................................40-41

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• Warranty and Warranty Restrictions
This product is covered by APG’s waranty to be free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and service of
the product for 24 months. For a full explanation of our Warranty,
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Mode Button
Primary Function: Used to access the main setup menu or to return to
the main setup menu from any of the submenus.
Secondary Function: Used to cycle the gauge on and off by pressing and
holding for approximately 2 seconds.
Enter Button
Primary Function: Used to accept the value displayed within each menu
setting.
Secondary Function: Used to Zero the gauge or Tare the gauge (when
the tare feature is enabled) by pressing and holding for approximately 3
seconds.
Up & Down Arrows
Primary Function: Used to cycle through all options and settings within
the menu system.
Secondary Function: Used to cycle between the Minimum, Maximum
and the present pressure reading.
Each of the 4 buttons on the PG10 performs dual functions; one within the setup
menu system, and another when in standard operating mode.
Programming the PG10
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MAXMIN
UNITS
PSI
BAR
KPA
CUSTOM
MBAR
INHG
INH2O
MMHG
PSI
BAR
KPA
CUSTOM
KGCM2
MPA
FTH2O
CMHG
ADVSET
TARE
P HOLD
DATLOG
DEFAULT
OUTPUT
COMM
EXIT
YES
NO
YES
NO
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
DATE
TIME
SAMPLE
LOG
EVENT
VIEW
CLOCK
EXIT
AUTO
EXIT
DEC PL
SAMPLE
BAR 0
BAR100
RANGE
CALIBR
AL SET
EXIT
AH SET
AL CAL
AH CAL
T1TYPE
T1PRES
T1WIN
T2TYPE
T2PRES
T2WIN
BAUD R
EXIT
PARITY
STOPBT
SENNU
M
SET DATE MM.DD.YY
SET ANALOG HIGH PRESSURE
SET TIME HR:MIN:SEC
1s, 30s, 1m, 30m, 1hr, 1day
Connuous, Event, Stop Clear
T1ON, T2ON, T1OFF, T2OFF,
T1T2ON, T1T2OFF
VIEW LOGGED SAMPLES
ON, OFF
SET ANALOG LOW PRESSURE
SET ANALOG LOW CALIBRATION
SET ANALOG HIGH CALIBRATION
TYPE0, TYPE1, TYPE2, TYPE3, TYPE4, TYPE5
TYPE0, TYPE1, TYPE2, TYPE3, TYPE4, TYPE5
SET TRIP 1 PRESSURE
SET TRIP 1 WINDOW
SET TRIP 1 PRESSURE
SET TRIP 1 WINDOW
OFF, 2MIN, 4MIN, 8MIN, 16MIN, 32MIN, LIGHT
HI RES, MED RES, LO RES
SLOW, MEDIUM, FAST
SET BAR GRAPH 0%
SET BAR GRAPH 100%
SET RANGE
FAST CALIBRATE, ZERO AND SPAN
2400, 9600, 19200, 33400
NONE, EVEN, ODD
1 STOP, 2 STOP
SET SENSOR NUMBER
SET MULTIPLIER VALUE
LBF
KN
LBS
NEWTON
TON
TONNES
<120 PSI
>120 PSI
CUSTOM ONLY
CUSTOM ONLY

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• Operating Modes:
The PG10 has 4 standard operating modes to choose from:
Mode 000: Full Access
- Provides access to all menu settings. If no buttons are pushed for 1 minute,
the gauge will revert back to Mode 003 (factory default).
Mode 002: Limited Access
- Menu is locked.
- zeros the reading (press and hold for 3 seconds).
- or cycles between the Max and Min readings.
- On/Off functions only on battery powered gauges.
Mode 003: Factory Default
- Full access except Full Scale Calibration is locked.
Mode 005: Locked Access
- All buttons locked except will power on/off battery powered gauges.
Accessing the Operating Mode Setting:
Step 1: Simultaneously press and hold and for approximately
3 seconds. This will bring up the 3 digit mode number.
Step 2: Enter the desired mode number (see Operating Modes above) by
using or to change the value of the ashing digit, and
to accept the value and advance to the next digit.
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Accessing the Setup Menu:
Step 1: Simultaneously press and hold and for approximately 3
seconds. This will bring up the 3 digit mode number.
Step 2: Using or to change the value of the ashing digit, and
to advance to the next digit, change the mode number to 000.
Step 3: Press to enter the setup menu, and press or to scroll
through menu choices.
Exiting the Menu System:
Step 1: While in the main setup menu, press or until EXIT is
displayed.
Step 2: Press to exit the menu system.
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• Maximum/Minimum Reset (MAXMIN):
Pressing the or button while in operating mode will cycle between
displaying the present pressure reading, the maximum pressure reading and
the minimum pressure reading. The maximum and minimum readings will be
stored until the gauge is powered down or the max/min readings are reset.
Resetting the Max/Min readings:
Step 1: Press once to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press or cycle through the options until MAXMIN is
displayed.
Step 3: Press to access the Max/Min reset options.
Step 4: Press or to toggle between YES and NO until YES is
displayed.
Step 5: Press to reset the Max/Min readings and return to the main setup
menu.
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• Units of Measure (UNITS):
Allows the user to select the unit of measure to be displayed as the pressure
reading.
Options:
For gauges over 120 psi:
PSI (pounds per square inch)
bAR (bar)
KPA (kilopascals)
*CUSTOM (see “Using Custom Units” on next page)
KGCM^2 (kilograms per cubic centimeter)
MPA (megapascals)
FTH20 (feet of water @ 60 F)
cmHG (centimeters of mercury)
For gauges less than 120 psi:
PSI (pounds per square inch)
bAR (bar)
KPA (kilopascals)
*CUSTOM (see “Using Custom Units” on next page)
mbAR (millibar)
INHG (inches of mercury)
INH20 (inches of water @ 60 F)
mmHG (millimeters of mercury)
Setting the Unit of Measure:
Step 1: Press once to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until UNITS is displayed.
Step 3: Press to access the Units options.
Step 4: Press or to cycle through setting options until the desired unit
of measure is displayed.
Step 5: Press to apply the setting and return to the main setup menu.
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Using Custom Units (CUSTOM):
The Custom Units setting allows the user to display a volumetric weight by
applying a conversion factor to the pressure reading.
NOTE: The conversion factor must be calculated using PSI as the base unit of
measure.
Setting the Custom Units feature:
Step 1: Calculate the conversion factor from psi to the desired unit of measure.
Step 2: Press once to enter the main setup menu.
Step 3: Press or to cycle through the options until UNITS is displayed.
Step 4: Press to access the Units setting options.
Step 5: Press or to cycle through the Units options until CUSTOM is
displayed.
Step 6: Press to access the Custom Units setting. A 5-digit conversion
factor will appear with the rst digit ashing.
Step 7: Press or to change the value of the ashing digit.
Step 8: Press to accept the ashing digit and advance to the next
digit......repeat steps 7 and 8 as necessary.
Step 9: After the last digit is accepted by pressing , use or
scroll through the custom units of measure; LBF, KN, LBS, KG,
NEWTON, TON, TONNES.
Step 10:Press to accept the custom unit.
Step 11:Press or to shift the decimal point position.
Step 12:Press to accept the decimal point position and return to the main
setup menu.
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• Peak-Hold (P HOLd):
When the Peak-Hold is enabled, the gauge will display the “peak” or maximum
pressure reading since the gauge was powered on or the Max/Min value was
reset.
NOTE 1: When the Peak-Hold feature is enabled, the icon will be
displayed in the upper left area of the display.
Options: Off or On
Enabling the Peak-Hold feature:
Step 1: Press to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until P HOLd is displayed.
Step 3: Press to access the Peak-Hold setting options.
Step 4: Press or to toggle between OFF and ON.
Step 5: Press to apply the displayed setting and return to main setup menu.
NOTE 2: The peak value can be reset by pressing
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• Advanced Settings (AdVSET):
The Advanced Settings menu is used to customize the LCD display and to setup
any optional features, such as an analog output.
Auto-Off (AUTO):
This function is applicable to battery powered units only. The Auto-Off feature
allows the user to designate the time of inactivity (no buttons pushed) until the
gauge automatically powers down.
Options: OFF, 2 MIN, 4 MIN, 8 MIN, 16 MIN, 32 MIN and LIGHT
NOTE 1: Selecting OFF disables the Auto-Off feature; the gauge will then
remain powered indenitely so long as sufcient voltage is being supplied
(>1.8V).
NOTE 2: Selecting LIGHT will keep the gauge continuously powered as
long as the light sensor in the PG10 detects adequate light levels. When the
environment is sufciently dark, the PG10 will automatically shut down until
the lighting once again reaches the threshold of the light sensor.
Setting the Auto-Off feature:
Step 1: Press to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press or to cycle through the menu options until AdVSET is
displayed.
Step 3: Press to enter the Advanced Settings menu.
Step 4: Press or to cycle through the menu options until AUTO is
displayed.
Step 5: Press to access the Auto-Off setting options.
Step 6: Press or to cycle through setting options until the desired
setting is displayed.
Step 7: Press to apply the setting and return to advanced setup menu.
Step 8: To exit the advanced setup menu, press or until EXIT is
displayed and press to exit to the main setup menu.
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Decimal Place (dEC PL):
The reading can be set to display in High Resolution (HI RES), Medium
Resolution (MEdRES) or Low Resolution (LO RES) mode. Switching between
resolutions will shift the displayed reading by one decimal place position.
NOTE: Gauges without a decimal place position will display a dummy zero (or
zeros) when the resolution is changed to medium or low.
Options:HI RES (high resolution), MEdRES (medium resolution) or LO RES
(low resolution)
Setting the Decimal Place feature:
Step 1: Press to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until AdVSET is
displayed.
Step 3: Press to enter the Advanced Settings menu.
Step 4: Press or to cycle through the options until dEC PL is
displayed.
Step 5: Press to access the Decimal Place setting options.
Step 6: Press or to cycle through the resolution settings.
Step 7: Press to apply the displayed setting and return to advanced setup
menu.
Step 8: To exit the advanced setup menu, press or until EXIT is
displayed and press to exit to the main setup menu.
MODE
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Sample Rate (SAMPLE):
Adjusts the rate at which the gauge takes sample readings.
NOTE: Setting the Sample Rate to “SLOW” will help preserve battery life
(when applicable) and will also help to smooth rapidly uctuating
readings.
Options: SLOW (4x/second), MEdIUM (8x/second), FAST (16x/second)
Setting the Sample Rate feature:
Step 1: Press to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until AdVSET is
displayed.
Step 3: Press to access the Advanced Settings menu.
Step 4: Press or to cycle through the options until SAMPLE is
displayed.
Step 5: Press to access the Sample Rate setting options.
Step 6: Press or to cycle through the setting options until the desired
setting is displayed.
Step 7: Press to apply the displayed setting and return to advanced setup
menu.
Step 8: To exit the advanced setup menu, press or until EXIT is
displayed and press to exit to the main setup menu.
MODE
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Bar Graph 0% (bAR 0) & Bar Graph 100% (bAR100) Settings:
Allows the user to dene the reading values associated with 0% and 100% on
the 2700 display bar graph. Bars will appear/disappear in 10% increments of the
total span between the two values.
NOTE: The 0% reference does not have to be the lower pressure setting;
0% can be set as the higher pressure setting, thereby causing the bar graph to
increase as the pressure decreases. Negative pressure settings can also be used
as either the 0% or 100% reference points.
Setting the Display Bar Graph:
Step 1: Press once to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until AdVSET is
displayed.
Step 3: Press to access the Advanced Settings menu.
Step 4: Press or to cycle through the options until BAR 0 is displayed.
Step 5: Press to access the Bar Graph 0% value. A 5-digit number will
appear with the rst digit ashing.
Step 6: Press or to change the value of the rst ashing digit.
Step 7: Press to accept the value of the ashing digit and advance to the
next digit......repeat steps 6 and 7 until the desired 0% reading is fully
entered.
Step 8: Press or to cycle through the options until BAR100 is displayed.
Step 9: Repeat Steps 5-7 to enter the Bar Graph 100% value.
Step 10:To exit the advanced setup menu, press or until EXIT is
displayed and press to exit to the main setup menu.
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Full-Scale Range Adjust (RANGE):
Allows the user to adjust the reading at full-scale pressure. The reading can be
adjusted by +/-10% full-scale.
NOTE: The pressure reading must be within 5% of the full-scale value in order
to make Range adjustments. For example, a 1000 psi gauge would need
to be reading between 950 psi and 1050 psi in order to adjust the Range
feature. If the reading is not within 5% of full scale, NOAdJU (No
Adjustment) will be displayed when trying to adjust the Range.
Adjusting the Full-Scale Range:
Step 1: Ensure that the pressure reading is within 5% of full-scale.
Step 2: Press to enter the main setup menu.
Step 3: Press or to cycle through the options until AdVSET is
displayed.
Step 4: Press to access the Advanced Settings menu.
Step 5: Press or to cycle through the options until RANGE is displayed.
Step 6: Press to enter the Range adjust mode.
Step 7: Press to increase the reading, or press to decrease the reading.
Step 8: Press to accept the adjusted reading and return to the advanced
setup menu.
Step 9: To exit the Advanced Setup menu, press or until EXIT is
displayed and press to exit to the main setup menu.
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Fast Calibration (CALIBR):
Allows the user to perform a fast calibration of the zero and span.
NOTE: Both zero pressure and full-scale pressure must be applied to the gauge
in order to complete the quick calibration process.
Step 1: Press to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press or to cycle through the menu options until AdVSET is
displayed.
Step 3: Press to enter the Advanced Settings menu.
Step 4: Press or to cycle through the options until CALIBR is
displayed.
Step 5: Press to access the CALIBR mode. The gauge will display the
word ZERO, prompting the user to perform the zero pressure quick
calibration.
Step 6: Ensure no pressure is applied to the gauge. Press to zero the gauge.
The gauge will then display the word SPAN, prompting the user to
perform the full-scale pressure quick calibration.
Step 7: Apply full pressure to the gauge and press to complete the quick
calibration and return to advanced setup menu.
Step 9: To exit the advanced setup menu, press or until EXIT is
displayed and press to exit to the main setup menu.
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• Datalogging (dATLOG):
When datalogging is enabled, the PG10 will log the pressure readings, along
with the associated date/time stamps, at an interval determined by the Logging
Sample Rate setting (see page 20).
The PG10 can be congured to log continuously, based solely on the Logging
Sample Rate setting, or to log only when user dened pressure conditions exist
(event logging). The gauge will continue to log readings at the Logging Sample
Rate interval for as long as the event conditions persist.
The gauge can store a maximum of 60 records. Each record is logged in
a FIFO (rst-in, rst-out) buffer. This means that once the buffer is full (60
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Date (DATE) and Time (TIME):
Used to set the date and time, which will be used as the reference for the time
stamp of the logged readings.
NOTE: Hours are set using the 24 hour system (e.g. 1:00 p.m. is 13:00).
Step 1: Press to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press or to cycle through the menu options until dATLOG is
displayed.
Step 3: Press to enter the Datalogging menu options.
Step 4: Press or to cycle through the menu options until DATE is
displayed.
Step 5: Press to access the Date settings. A 2-digit month number will
appear with the rst digit ashing.
Step 6: Press or to cycle the rst digit, and to accept the value
and advance to the second digit. Repeat the same process for
the second digit and press to accept and advance to the day of the
month setting, which will appear with the rst digit ashing.
Repeat the process one last time by entering the year.
Step 7: Press to apply the setting and return to Datalogging menu.
Step 8: Press or to cycle through the menu options until TIME is
displayed.
Step 9: Press to access the time settings. Repeat the process used to set the
date to set the time (hour, minute, seconds).
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Logging Sample Rate (SAMPLE):
Determine the interval between logged readings whenever logging is activated.
Options:1 second (1s), 30 seconds (30s), 1 minute (1m), 30 minutes (30m),
1 hour (1h), and 1 day (1day).
Setting the Logging Sample Rate:
Step 1: Press to enter the main setup menu.
Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until dATLOG is
displayed.
Step 3: Press to enter the Datalogging menu.
Step 4: Press or to cycle through the options until SAMPLE is
displayed.
Step 5: Press to access the Logging Sample Rate setting options.
Step 6: Press or to cycle through the sample rate settings.
Step 7: Press to apply the displayed setting and return to Datalogging
menu.
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