GE PACE5000 User manual

GE
Sensing & Inspection Technologies
Pressure Automated Calibration Equipment
User manual K0443
PACE5000
PACE6000
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Introduction
This technical manual provides operating instructions for the PACE Pneumatic Pressure
Controllers.
The features shown and described in this manual may not be available on some models.
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.
This publication contains operating and safety instructions that must be followed to ensure
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 suitably 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.
* A qualified technician must have the necessary technical knowledge, documentation,
special test equipment and tools to carry out the required work on this equipment.

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Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manual; the abbreviations are the same in the
singular and plural.
abs Absolute
a.c. Alternating current
ALT Altitude
BSP British pipe thread
CAS Calculated airspeed
CSK Countersunk
d.c. Direct current
DPI Digital Pressure Instrument
e.g. For example
etc. And so on
Fig. Figure
ft Foot
g Gauge
Hg Mercury
HTS High tensile steel
Hz Hertz
IAS Indicated airspeed
i.e. That is
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE 488 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers standard 488 data
in Inch
kg Kilogram
kts/kn knot
LCD Liquid crystal display
mMetre
mA Milliampere
max Maximum
mbar Millibar
min Minute or minimum
mm Millimetre
mV Millivolts
MWP Maximum working pressure
No. Number
NPT National Pipe Thread
PACE Pressure Automated Calibration Equipment
Para. Paragraph
PDCR Pressure transducer
PED Pressure Equipment Directive
psi Pounds per square inch
PTX Pressue transmitter

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ROC Rate of Climb
RS232 Serial communications data standard
SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments
UUT Unit under test
VVolts
VFC Volts-free contact
+ve Positive
-ve Negative
°C Degrees Celsius
Associated publications
K0447 PACE 5000/6000 User Guide and Safety Instructions
K0450 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.
The equipment carries the CE mark.
This symbol, on the instrument, indicates that the user should refer to the user
manual.
This symbol, on the instrument, indicates do not throw-away in domestic bin,
hazardous material, dispose correctly in accordance with local regulations.

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Pressure units and conversion factors
Unit Conversion
To 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
Note:
The PACE instrument contains selectable pressure units and user defined units. Use the conversion
factors to calculate a user defined unit from the table above. Refer to the data sheets SDS0001 or
SDS0008 for the list of selectable pressure units.
Pressure units Factor (hPa) Pressure units Factor (hPa)
mbar 1.0 cmH2O @ 20°C 0.978903642
bar 1000.0 mH2O @ 20°C 97.8903642
Pa (N/m2)0.01 kg/m20.0980665
hPa 1.0 kg/cm2980.665
kPa 10.0 torr 1.333223684
MPa 10000.0 atm 1013.25
mmHg @ 0°C 1.333223874 psi 68.94757293
cmHg @ 0°C 13.33223874 lb/ft20.4788025898
mHg @ 0°C 1333.223874 inH2O @ 4°C 2.4908891
inHg @ 0°C 33.86388640341 inH2O @ 20°C 2.486413
mmH2O @ 4°C 0.0980665 inH20 @ 60°F 2.487641558
cmH2O @ 4°C 0.980665 ftH2O @ 4°C 29.8906692
mH2O @ 4°C 98.0665 ftH2O @ 20°C 29.836983
mmH2O @ 20°C 0.097890364 ftH20 @ 60°F 29.8516987

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CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1Description...................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................1-1
2Installation....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Packaging........................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Packaging for Storage and Transportation..................................................... 2-1
2.3 Preparation for Use..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Pneumatic connections ............................................................................................ 2-2
2.5 Rack-mount option ..................................................................................................... 2-7
2.6 Electrical connections................................................................................................ 2-8
3OPERATION...................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Preparation .....................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Power-up Sequence ................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Measure Mode............................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Control Mode.................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.5 Operation and Example Procedures................................................................... 3-8
3.6 Global Set-up ................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.7 Barometric Reference Option................................................................................. 3-13
3.8 Supervisor Set-up ........................................................................................................ 3-14
3.9 Instrument Status ........................................................................................................ 3-15

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4MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Visual inspection .......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.4 Test ..................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.5 Calibration....................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.6 Replacement parts...................................................................................................... 4-2
4.7 Fuse replacement........................................................................................................ 4-2
4.8 Filter replacement ....................................................................................................... 4-4
4.9 Pressure module replacement .............................................................................. 4-5
5TESTING AND FAULT FINDING................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Standard Serviceability Test ................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Fault Finding...................................................................................................................5-2
5.4 Approved Service Agents ......................................................................................... 5-3
6REFERENCE AND SPECIFICATION .......................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Installation notes.......................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Operational Requirements ...................................................................................... 6-4
6.3 Icons.................................................................................................................................. . 6-6
6.4 Measure Set-up............................................................................................................. 6-9
6.5 Control Set-up................................................................................................................ 6-10
6.6 Global Set-up ................................................................................................................. 6-11
6.7 Supervisor Set-up ........................................................................................................ 6-12
6.8 Options.............................................................................................................................. 6-15

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6.8 Calibration....................................................................................................................... 6-28
6.9 Communications - Instrument Emulation....................................................... 6-29
6.10 Specification...................................................................................................................6-29
6.11 Return Goods/Material Procedure....................................................................... 6-29
6.12 Packaging Procedure................................................................................................. 6-30

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