GE Druck DPI 620 User manual

GE
Sensing & Inspection Technologies
Druck DPI 620
advanced modular calibrator
user manual - K0449

Issue 1
ii
Quick reference data
Copyright © 2008 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.
Trademarks Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
HART is a registered trademark of the HART Communications
Foundation.
All product names are trademarks of their respective
companies.
A1.1 DPI 620: Channel 1 (CH1)
Measure (M) / Source (S) / Power (P)
±30 V (M) ±55 mA (M)
0 to 12 V (S) 0 to 24 mA (S)
±2000 mV (M) 8 RTDs (M/S): Pt1000, Pt500, Pt200, Pt100(385),
0 to 2000 mV (S) Pt50, D 100, Ni 100, Ni 120
0 to 4000 :(M/S) 12 Thermocouples (M/S): K, J, T, B, R, S, E, N, L, U, C, D
0 to 50 kHz (M/S) 20 Vrms (M): voltage connectors on CH1 only.
Switch (M) 2000 mV rms (M): voltage connectors on CH1 only.
300 Vrms, 50 Hz to 400 Hz (M).
Only with the AC probe; see Section 3.2.5.
A1.2 DPI 620: Channel 2 (CH2)
±30 V (M) 0 to 24 mA (S)
±2000 mV (M) 24 V loop (P); maximum: 24 mA
±55 mA (M) Switch (M)
A1.3 DPI 620 + MC 620 + PM 620
Pressure* (M)
Gauge: 25 mbar to 200 bar (0.36 to 3000 psi) 
Absolute: 350 mbar to 1000 bar (5 to 15000 psi)
Note: Maximum pneumatic pressure: 500 bar (7250 psi)
*Caution: To prevent damage to the PM 620 module, only use it within the specified
pressure limit on the label.

[EN] English - K0449 Safety iii
Issue 1
Safety Before you use the instrument, make sure that you read and
understand all the related data. This includes: the applicable
local safety procedures, this publication, and the instructions
for the accessories/options/equipment you are using it with.
General warnings WARNING
•It is dangerous to ignore the specified limits for the
instrument or its related accessories. Do not use the
instrument or accessory if it is not in its normal
condition. Use the applicable protection and obey all
safety precautions.
•Do not use the instrument in locations with explosive
gas, vapour or dust. There is a risk of an explosion.
Electrical warnings • To prevent electrical shocks or damage to the
instrument, do not connect more than 30V between the
terminals, or between the terminals and the ground
(earth).
•To prevent electrical shocks, use only the GE specified
AC probe (Part: IO620-AC) to measure AC voltages that
are more than 20 Vrms (maximum: 300 Vrms). Attach it
to the specified connections only.
•This instrument uses a Lithium-Polymer (Li-Polymer)
battery pack. To prevent an explosion or fire, do not
short circuit, do not disassemble, keep it safe from
damage. For operating conditions, see Table 10-1.
•To prevent battery leakage or heat generation, only use
the battery charger and power supply in the
temperature range 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F). For operating
conditions, see Table 10-1.
•To make sure the display shows the correct data,
disconnect the test leads before you set the power to on
or change to another measure or source function.
Pressure warnings If you use a pressure option with the DPI 620 calibrator, these
warnings are also applicable:
•Some liquid and gas mixtures are dangerous. This
includes mixtures that occur because of contamination.
Make sure that the equipment is safe to use with the
necessary media.
Continued

Issue 1
iv Safety K0449 - [EN] English
•Pressurized gases and fluids are dangerous. Before you
attach or disconnect pressure equipment, safely release
all the pressure.
•To prevent a dangerous release of pressure, make sure
that all the related pipes, hoses and equipment have the
correct pressure rating, are safe to use and are
correctly attached.
•It is dangerous to attach an external source of pressure
to a PV 62x series pressure station. Use only the
specified mechanisms to set and control the pressure
in the pressure station.
Cautions Caution: To prevent damage to the display, do not use
sharp objects on the touch-screen.
To prevent damage to the PM 620 module, only use it
within the specified pressure limit on the label.
Before you start an operation or procedure in this publication,
make sure that you have the necessary skills (if necessary, with
qualifications from an approved training establishment). Follow
good engineering practice at all times.
Marks and symbols
on the instrument Complies with European
Union directives
Warning - refer to the
manual
Read the manual USB ports: Type A;
Mini Type B connector
Ground (Earth) ON/OFF
Slot for a micro Secure
Digital (SD) WiFi card*
* The micro WiFi card is not yet available but WiFi functions are
available with part number: DPI 620 CE WIFI
Slot for a micro-SD
memory card
DC adaptor polarity: the centre of the plug is negative.
Do not dispose of this product as household waste. Refer to
Chapter 9 (Maintenance procedures).
More marks and symbols are specified in this manual: electrical
marks, display symbols (Chapter 1); pressure related marks and
symbols (Chapter 4).

[EN] English - K0449 Overview v
Issue 1
Overview The advanced modular calibrator (AMC) is part of a set of
hand-held modules that you can quickly put together to include
a wide range of calibrator functions.
Advanced modular calibrator, DPI 620 (this user manual):
This is a battery-powered instrument for electrical measure and
source operations and HART® communications; see Table A1
(front cover). It also supplies the power and user interface
functions for all the add-on modules. You can use the
touch-screen to display up to six different parameters.
Pressure module carrier, MC 620 (this user manual): This
attaches to the DPI 620 calibrator to make a fully integrated
pressure indicator instrument. To measure and display
pneumatic or hydraulic pressures, you can have up to two
interchangeable pressure modules at a time.
Pressure modules, PM 620 (this user manual): These
modules attach to the pressure module carrier (MC 620) or to a
pressure station (PV 62x) to give the DPI 620 calibrator the
necessary pressure measurement functionality. They are fully
interchangeable “plug and play” modules with no initial set-up
or user calibration.
Pressure stations, PV 62x (user manual - K0457): There are
three pressure stations:
•two pneumatic pressure stations to give you accurate and
controlled pressure and vacuum conditions:
PV 621: -950 mbar to 20 bar (-13.5 to 300 psi) version
PV 622: -950 mbar to 100 bar (-13.5 to 1500 psi) version
•one hydraulic pressure station to give you accurate and
controlled hydraulic pressure conditions:
PV 623: 0 to 1000 bar (15000 psi)
You can attach the DPI 620 calibrator and a PM 620 module to
make a fully integrated pressure calibrator instrument.
To give the attached equipment overpressure protection, there
are pressure relief valves (PRV) available for all the pressure
stations.
Software (this user manual): The DPI 620 calibrator includes
the following software:
DPI 620
MC 620
PM 620
Pressure calibrator
•documenting software •HART® communications
software

Issue 1
vi Summary of functions K0449 - [EN] English
Other accessories and options: For part numbers (P/N),
refer to Section 1.4 (Accessories).
Summary of
functions
This table gives a summary of the available functions with the
DPI 620 calibrator.
DPI 620 - Calibrator functions
Function
Easy to read liquid crystal display (LCD) in colour
No keys: the touch-screen has large buttons for finger operation.
Rechargeable lithium polymer battery with enhanced power control
for prolonged battery life.
*Measure current (mA), voltage (Volts/mV),
frequency (Hz/pulse count)
* Supply current (mA), voltage (Volts/mV),
frequency (Hz/pulse count)
* Measure/simulate:
- a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD): :or °C/°F
- a thermocouple (TC): mV or °C/°F
- a resistor (:)
Cold Junction (CJ) compensation: Automatic/Manual
Step/Ramp functions: Automatic/Manual
Switch test and condition indicator (open/closed)
Language selection (see Section 2.10 (Menu sequence))
Universal Serial Bus (USB) communications ports: For computer
communications, external modules, flash memory drives
Micro SD memory slot: up to 4 GB of additional memory
†WiFi model for wireless operation
†Windows®CE operating system
** Measure pressure/Leak test: See pressure accessories
Documenting software to give an analysis of a device calibration
Setup function to save and recall personal settings, instrument
calibration settings and other standard instrument operations.

[EN] English - K0449 About this manual vii
Issue 1
About this manual This user manual is set up for you to use on a computer or
similar device that has the necessary software to read a
Portable Document Format (PDF) file.
It is supplied as a PDF on a compact disc (CD) but you can
copy or save the PDF onto a computer or similar device that
has the necessary PDF software.
To navigate between related items of information, the user
manual includes cross references and links (shown in blue); for
example:
Note: If you move the PDF software cursor over an item that
has a link, the cursor symbol normally changes.
When you click on a link, your PDF software shows the
applicable page. To help you navigate through the links you
use, your PDF software usually includes these buttons:
Previous view: To go back to a previous page selection.
Next view: In a sequence of page selections, this takes you
forward to the next page.
Note: Different software versions have different buttons. In
some versions, it is also necessary to set up the “View” to
include these “Tools” in the “Page Navigation Toolbar”; refer to
your PDF software documentation.
HART®(Highway Addressable Remote Transducer)
communications software to set up and calibrate devices that use
the HART field communications protocol.
Other functions: Hold, maximum/minimum/average, filter, tare,
adjustable backlight, adjustable volume for the sound port, alarm
indication (on the display and from the sound port), automatic power
off.
* Refer to the datasheet
** Optional item
†Factory configured
DPI 620 - Calibrator functions (Continued)
Function
•text cross references: ... Figure 1-1;Table 10-1;Chapter 1;
Section 1.4 (Accessories)
Example
buttons:

Issue 1
viii About this manual K0449 - [EN] English

[EN] English - K0449 Table of Contents ix
Issue 1
Table of Contents
Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Summary of functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1: Instrument parts, accessories and options
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 The instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.3 The display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter 2: Prepare the instrument
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 Initial checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.3 Initial procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.4 Power options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.5 The battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.5.1 Battery condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.5.2 Install the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.5.3 Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.5.4 Charge times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.5.5 Operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.6 The DC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.7 The USB power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.8 Power on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.9 Display operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.9.1 Change items in a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.9.2 Change numeric values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.9.3 Enter text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.9.4 Maximise/minimise a window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Issue 1
x Table of Contents K0449 - [EN] English
2.10 Menu sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.10.1 Procedure to set the basic operations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.10.2 Procedure to see the instrument status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.10.3 Procedures to make Task selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2.10.4 Set a function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.10.5 Set the units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.10.6 Set up a utility:Maximum/Minimum/Average example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.11 Measure and source operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2.11.1 Set the Process options (measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.11.2 Set the Automation options (source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.11.3 Set the Observed settings (source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.12 The Advanced menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
2.12.1 Advanced: Calibration options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
2.12.2 Advanced Setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
2.13 The Help menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Chapter 3: Electrical and IDOS operations
3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Measure and source operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2.1 Procedure overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2.2 Example procedure: Measure or source current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2.3 Example procedure: Measure DC voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.2.4 Example procedure: Measure AC voltage (CH1), 0 to 20 Vrms only . . . . . . . 3-3
3.2.5 Example procedure: Measure AC voltage (CH1) with the AC probe . . . . . . . 3-4
3.2.6 Example procedure: Source DC voltage (CH1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.2.7 Example procedure: Measure or source current with
internal 24V loop power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.2.8 Example procedure: Measure or source frequency signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.2.9 Example procedure: Measure or simulate an RTD (or Resistance) . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.2.10 Example procedure: Measure or simulate a thermocouple (or TC mV) . . . . . 3-8
3.2.11 Example procedure: Switch test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.3 Measure pressure: IDOS option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.3.1 Assembly instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.3.2 IDOS function procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.3.3 Example procedure: Measure pressure with an IDOS module. . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.4 Error indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

[EN] English - K0449 Table of Contents xi
Issue 1
Chapter 4: Pressure indicator operation (MC 620)
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 Parts and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2.1 Assembly instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3 Pressure connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.1 Procedure (to attach external equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.4 Measure pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.4.1 Procedure overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.4.2 Set up a Leak Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4.3 Set the pressure module to zero. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.4.4 Example procedure: Measure pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.5 Error indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Chapter 5: Instrument communications
5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 Connect to a computer (USB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Chapter 6: Datalog operation
6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.3 Data Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.4 Data handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Chapter 7: Documenting functions
7.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
7.3 Run a procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.3.1 Sequence to upload and download file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Chapter 8: HART®device operations
8.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.2 About HART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.3 Available HART commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.4 HART Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.4.1 Power supply from the calibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.4.2 External loop power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.4.3 Communicator attached to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Issue 1
xii Table of Contents K0449 - [EN] English
8.5 Start HART menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.5.1 HART menu - Information (Sensor, Hardware, Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.5.2 HART menu - Information (Advanced, Clone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
8.5.3 HART menu - Calibrate and Loop Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Chapter 9: Maintenance procedures
9.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2 Clean the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.3 Replace the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Chapter 10: General specification
10.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Customer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

[EN] English - K0449 Instrument parts, accessories and options 1-1
Chapter 1: Instrument parts,
accessories and options
1.1 Introduction This chapter gives a description of the different parts of the
instrument and the accessories/options available.
1.2 The instrument
1. On or off button. Press and hold the button down until the
display comes on.
2. Channel 1 (CH1) and channel 2 (CH2) connectors for
electrical operations; see Figure 1-2.
3. Rubber pull-down cover for the USB type A connector; USB
mini type B connector and +5V DC power input socket;
see Figure 1-3.
4. Colour display with touch-screen. The number of windows
you see on the display is set by the number of task selections
and external modules you are working with (maximum: 6);
see Section 2.9 (Display operation).
To make a selection, lightly tap on the applicable display area
with a finger.
5. Sealed speaker unit.
1
2
5
3
4
Figure 1-1: General view of
the instrument
2a Channel 1 (CH1) connectors for:
V: volts/mV DC or AC*; Hz: frequency and counts/min,
counts/hour (cpm/cph); ::resistance; RTD: 2-wire,
3-wire (3W), 4-wire (4W) resistance temperature detectors;
:switch operation; mA+, mA-: current. Refer to
Chapter 3 (Electrical and IDOS operations).
2b Channel 1 (CH1) connectors for thermocouples (TC). Refer to
Chapter 3.
2c Isolated channel 2 (CH2) connectors for:
V: volts/mV DC; mA+, mA-: current; 24Vo: 24V loop power
supply; :switch operation; refer to Chapter 3. For HART
connections, refer to Chapter 8.
(COM = Common) Note: * You can measure an AC voltage (maximum: 20 Vrms)
without the GE specified AC probe (P/N IO620-AC). If it is more than
20Vrms, you must use the AC probe (maximum: 300 Vrms) in CH1
connectors V/Hz and COM; see Section 3.2.5.
Figure 1-2: CH1/CH2
connections
2 b ca

Issue 1
1-2 Instrument parts, accessories and options K0449 - [EN] English
3a : USB type A connector for connections to external
peripherals (USB flash memory or optional external modules).
3b : USB mini Type B connector for communication with a
computer. The optional USB mini Type B cable also supplies
power to the instrument; see Section 2.4 (Power options).
3c : +5V DC power input socket. This supply also
charges the battery. Refer to Section 2.5.3.
Figure 1-3: The USB and
power sockets
a
b
c
3
6. Cover for the USB connectors and the DC power input socket
(Figure 1-3). For IP65, press it fully into the recess over the
connectors.
7. Two connection points to attach the pressure module carrier
(MC 620); refer to Chapter 4 (Pressure indicator operation
(MC 620)).
8. Electrical connections for the pressure module carrier
(MC 620) or a pressure station (PV 62x).
9. Label: model,date of manufacture (DoM: month/year), serial
number (S/N); manufacturer: name, address, website
10. Compartment cover for the battery and the optional Secure
Digital cards.
Figure 1-4: Bottom view
(cover attached)
9
8
7
10
7
6
11. Two position guides for the battery. Refer to Section 2.5.2
(Install the battery).
12. Slot for a micro Secure Digital WiFi card *.
13. Slot for a micro Secure Digital memory card
(maximum: 4GB).
14. Electrical connections for the battery.
* The micro WiFi card is not yet available but WiFi functions are
available with part number: DPI 620 CE WIFI
Figure 1-5: Bottom view
(cover/battery removed)
12 13
14
11
11

[EN] English - K0449 Instrument parts, accessories and options 1-3
Issue 1
1.3 The display This is a LCD with a colour display and a touch-screen. To
make a selection, lightly tap on the applicable display area with
a finger; see Section 2.9 (Display operation).
1. Status bar: This includes:
a. Battery indicator b. Date and time
c. Indicators for a Pressure connection, a HART protocol
resistor, an IDOS connection, Datalog and wireless
operation; for example:
: Pressure; : HART; : IDOS
2. CH1: Window for the channel 1 settings and values; see
Section 2.10.
d. Measure or source indication:
: Measure; : Source
e. Function (voltage, current, pressure ...)
f. Source process indicator; for example:
: Nudge; : Span check; : Ramp
g. Full scale (FS) range h. Function units
3. Other windows: The number of windows you see on the
display is set by the number of task selections and external
modules you are working with (maximum: 6); see Section 2.9.
4. Tap this button to set up the Tas k , set up the instrument
(Configure) and to access Help (?). see Section 2.10
(Menu sequence).
5. Tap this button to maximise each of the available
windows in sequence; see Section 2.9.4
6. Pause (II) or Play (X):Tap (II) to hold (freeze) all the data on
the display. To release the display and continue, tap (X).
Figure 1-6: Example
display
h
b
1
2
4
3
g
a
d
c
e f

Issue 1
1-4 Instrument parts, accessories and options K0449 - [EN] English
1.4 Accessories
Figure 1-7: Accessories included
1
4 5
2
3
1. IO620-PSU. DC power supply
2. IO620-BATTERY. Li-Polymer battery
3. 209-539. Set of six electrical test leads
4. K0454. Safety and quick reference guide
5. UD-0002. CD with the user manual
6. IO620-AC. AC probe that attaches to the specified
calibrator sockets (see Section 3.2.5) and measures
up to 300 VAC.
7. IO620-CASE-1. Fabric carry case with a belt loop,
shoulder strap and a large pocket for accessories. It
can hold one DPI 620 calibrator.
8. IO620-CASE-2. Fabric carry case. It can hold a set of
units: one DPI 620 calibrator; one MC 620 module
carrier; PM 620 modules and related accessories.
9. IO620-BATTERY. Spare or replacement Li-Polymer
battery.
10. IO620-CHARGER. External battery charger to charge
a battery when it is not in the instrument.
11. IO620-PSU. Spare DC power supply
12. IO620-USB-PC. USB mini Type B cable to connect the
DPI 620 calibrator to a computer.
13. IO620-IDOS-USB. Adaptor to connect the DPI 620 to
a IDOS universal pressure module.
14. IO620-USB-RS232. Adaptor to connect the DPI 620 to
a RS232 interface.
15. IO620-FIELD-CAL. Intecal field calibration
manager. Use the documenting functions in the
calibrator with elements of your Intecal database;
set up new device records and procedures;
upload Intecal data to your computer database.

[EN] English - K0449 Instrument parts, accessories and options 1-5
Issue 1
16. Pressure modules (PM 620); refer to the datasheet.
17. Pneumatic hose kit rated to 400 bar (5800 psi) with
“Quick fit” connectors for the test port.
IO620-HOSE-P1: 1 metre (|39”)
IO620-HOSE-P2: 2 metre (|78”)
18. Hydraulic hose kit rated to 1000 bar (15000 psi) with
“Quick fit” connectors for the test port.
IO620-HOSE-H1: 1 metre (|39”)
IO620-HOSE-H2: 2 metre (|78”)
19. Pressure adaptor sets designed for the MC 620,
PV 62x and the hose kits:
IO620-BSP: G1/8, G1/4 male; G1/4, G3/8 and
G½ female
IO620-NPT: 1/8NPT, ¼NPT male, ¼NPT, 3/8NPT, and
½NPT female
IO620-MET: M14 x 1.5 and M20 x 1.5 female

Issue 1
1-6 Instrument parts, accessories and options K0449 - [EN] English

[EN] English - K0449 Prepare the instrument 2-1
Chapter 2: Prepare the instrument
2.1 Introduction This chapter gives a description of these items:
•the initial checks and procedures
•the available power options
•the battery and related procedures (install and charge)
•the start up procedures
•the menu structure and options
•the Process and Automation options available for the
measure and source ( )functions
2.2 Initial checks Before you use the instrument for the first time:
•Make sure that there is no damage to the instrument, and
that there are no missing items; see Figure 1-7.
•Remove the plastic film that protects the display. Use the tag
(◗) in the top right-hand corner.
2.3 Initial procedures Before you use the instrument for the first time, complete these
procedures:
•Install the battery (Section 2.5.2). Then re-attach the cover.
•To make sure that the calibration schedule works correctly,
set the date and time; see Section 2.10 (Menu sequence).
•Charge the battery (Section 2.5.3)
2.4 Power options There are three power options:
Lithium-Polymer battery (Section 2.5): All the instrument
functions are available with a charged battery.
5 V DC power supply (Section 2.6): All the instrument
functions are available with or without the battery. It supplies
power to the instrument and charges the battery at the same
time. It charges the battery when the instrument is on or off.
USB mini Type B connection (Section 2.7): This charges the
battery when the instrument is off and increases the battery life
when the instrument is on.

Issue 1
2-2 Prepare the instrument K0449 - [EN] English
2.5 The battery WARNING
•This instrument uses a Lithium-Polymer (Li-Polymer)
battery pack. To prevent an explosion or fire, do not
short circuit, do not disassemble, keep it safe from
damage. For operating conditions, see Table 10-1.
•To prevent an explosion or fire, use only the GE
specified battery, power supply and battery charger.
•To prevent battery leakage or heat generation, only use
the battery charger and power supply in the
temperature range 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F). For operating
conditions, see Table 10-1.
For a full battery specification, refer to Table 10-1.
2.5.1 Battery condition When you first get your DPI 620 calibrator, the battery has
approximately 60% of full charge. You can use the battery
immediately but, for maximum operating time, we recommend
you give it a full charge (Section 2.5.3).
Charge indications When you set the power on, the battery symbol at the top of the
display shows the charge condition in 10% increments.
To get an accurate indication (1% increments), use the
Configuration menu; see Section 2.10.2 (Procedure to see the
instrument status).
2.5.2 Install the battery
b
2
a
1
Step Procedure
1. When the power is off, loosen the five screws
(a) and remove the cover (b).
If necessary, turn the instrument over and let
the discharged battery drop into your hand.
If the battery does not hold a charge, discard it
safely. Obey all the local health and safety
procedures.
2. Install the new battery correctly until it is flat in
the compartment.
3. Re-attach the cover.