APG PG10 User manual

Operator’s Manual
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PG10
Full Access
DOC. 9003470
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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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