GE PACE5000 User manual

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Pressure Automated Calibration Equipment
User manual - K0443 Revision A
PACE5000
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Introduction
This manual contains Installation and operating instructions for PACE Pneumatic Pressure
Controllers.
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, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
This publication contains operating and safety instructions that must be followed to make sure of
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 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.
General Specification
Display LCD: Colour display with touch screen
EMC EN61326
Electrical safety EN 61010-1, UL61010-1, CSA 22.2, No. 61010-1 and IEC 61010-1
Power Supply
PACE 5000: Input range: 100-240V (50/60Hz) 2A, Installation Catergory II, Fuse
T2AH250V
PACE 6000: Input range: 100-120/200-240V (50/60Hz) 5A, Installation Cater-
gory II, Fuse T5AH250V
Pressure safety Pressure equipment Directive - class: sound engineering practice (SEP)

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Environmental Conditions
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manual; the abbreviations are the same in the singular and plural.
Operating Environment Indoor use only
Operating temperature 10°C to 50°C (50° to 122°F)
Storage temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4° to 158°F)
Ingress protection IP20 (EN60529)
Operating humidity 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Vibration MIL-PRF-28800 Type 2 class 5 Style E/F
Operating altitude Maximum 2000 metres (6560ft)
Pollution degree 2
a Absolute min Minute or minimum
a.c Alternating current mm millimetre
ALT Altitude mV millivolts
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange MWP Maximum working pressure
BSP British pipe thread No Number
CAS Calibrated airspeed NPT National Pipe Thread
CSK Countersunk PACE Pressure automated calibration
equipment
d.c. Direct current Para. Paragraph
DPI Digital Pressure Instrument PDCR Pressure transducer
etc. And so on PED Pressure equipment directive
e.g. For example psi Pounds per square inch
Fig. Figure PTX Pressure transmitter
ft Foot ROC Rate of climb (vertical speed)
g Gauge RS232 Serial communications standard
GPIB General purpose interface bus Rt CAS Rate of Calibrated airspeed
Hg Mercury Rt MACH Rate of MACH
Hz Hertz Rx Receive data
IAS Indicated airspeed SCPI Standard commands for
programmable instruments
IDOS Intelligent digital output sensor (GE product) SDS Sales data sheet
i.e. That is SELV Separated (or Safety) extra low
voltage
IEEE 488 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers standard
488 (for programmable devices with a digital interface) Tx Transmit data
in Inch UUT Unit under test
kg kilogram V Volts
kts knots +ve Positive
m Metre -ve Negative
mA milliampere °C Degrees Celsius
max Maximum °F Degrees Fahrenheit
mbar Millibar

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Related publications
Symbols
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
This equipment meets the requirements of all relevant European safety directives.
The equipment carries the CE mark.
This symbol, on the equipment, indicates that the user should read the user manual.
This symbol, on the equipment, indicates a warning and that the user should refer to
the user manual.
Ce symbole, sur l’instrument, indique que l’utilisateur doit consulter le manuel d’utili-
sation. Ce symbole, dans le manuel, indique une situation dangereuse.
This symbol warns the user of the danger of electric shock.
Ce symbole alerte l’utilisateur sur le danger de choc électrique.
Do not dispose of this product as household waste. Use an approved organisation
that collects and/or recycles waste electrical and electronic equipment. For more
information, contact one of these:
- Our customer service department: www.gemeasurement.com
- Your local government office.

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WARNINGS
TURN OFF THE SOURCE PRESSURE(S) AND CAREFULLY VENT THE PRESSURE LINES BEFORE
DISCONNECTING OR CONNECTING THE PRESSURE LINES. PROCEED WITH CARE.
ONLY USE EQUIPMENT WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATING.
BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE, EXAMINE ALL FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE.
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT. DO NOT USE ANY DAMAGED
FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE OF THE INSTRUMENT.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT RATED FOR OXYGEN USE.
THE GROUND LEAD OF THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE AC SUPPLY
PROTECTIVE SAFETY GROUND.
ISOLATE THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE
REAR PANEL.

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Pressure units and conversion factors
Unit Conversion
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
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 2-8
2.6 Electrical connections 2-9
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 3-6
3.5 Operation and Example Procedures 3-10
3.6 Global Set-up Selections 3-14
3.7 Barometric Reference Option 3-15
3.8 Supervisor Set-up 3-16
3.9 Instrument Status 3-17
4MAINTENANCE 4-1
4.1 Introduction 4-1
4.2 Visual inspection 4-1

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4.3 Cleaning 4-1
4.4 Test 4-1
4.5 Calibration 4-2
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 5-3
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 6-24
6.9 Calibration 6-41
6.10 Communications - Instrument Emulation 6-41
6.11 Specification 6-41
6.12 Return Goods/Material Procedure 6-41
6.13 Packaging Procedure 6-42

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6.14 Vacuum System Parts 6-43

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1Description
1.1 Introduction
The PACE5000 single-channel and PACE6000 single/dual-channel, Pressure Automated
Calibration Equipment measures and controls pneumatic pressures and displays, on a
touch-screen, the pressure measurement and controller status. The touch-screen enables
selections and settings in both measure and control modes. The instrument can be operated
remotely through communication interfaces.
Figure 1-1 PACE5000 General view
Figure 1-2 PACE6000 General view
The rear of the instrument houses all the electrical and pneumatic output and input
connections. The electrical connections provide an a.c. power supply, serial and parallel
communication interfaces, d.c. output and logic input and output. The system pneumatic
controller module contains a positive and negative pressure supply port, an output port,
vent port and reference port.
The instrument can be mounted in a standard 19 inch rack system (rack-mount option).

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Figure 1-3 PACE5000 Rear view
Figure 1-4 PACE6000 Rear view
Options available are detailed in the product datasheet.
Information and notes on applications (Ref: Reference and Specification, Section 6) or
www.gemeasurement.com

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2 Installation
2.1 Packaging
Check the contents of the PACE5000/6000 packaging with the list that follows:
Packaging List
i) PACE5000 or PACE6000 Pressure Controller.
ii) Cable, power supply.
iii) User guide and CD (UD-0001) containing the full documentation suite.
iv) Pneumatic Control Module blanking plate (keep this plate for future use).
CAUTIONS
After removing a control module, use a blanking plate to keep the flow of cooling air.
After unpacking an instrument that has been in cold conditions allow time to stabilise
and any condensation to evaporate.
2.2 Packaging for Storage or Transportation
To store or return the instrument for calibration/repair do the procedures that follow:
1. Pack the instrument (Ref: Reference and Specification, Section 6.8).
2. Return the instrument for calibration/repair complete the return goods procedure (Ref:
Reference and Specification, Section 6.8).
Note: The procedure above applies to the pressure control module as a separate item.
2.3 Preparation for Use
The instrument can be used as a:
• Free-standing instrument positioned on a horizontal surface.
• Rack-mounted in a standard 19 inch rack using the rack-mount option kit (Ref: Section
2.5, Rack-mount option).
For free-standing instruments, the feet on the front of the base can be used elevate the
instrument to a better viewing angle.
Note: Do not obstruct the air cooling outlet on the underside of the instrument and allow a free
flow of air around the instrument, especially at high ambient temperatures.

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2.4 Pneumatic connections
WARNINGS
TURN OFF THE SOURCE PRESSURE(S) AND CAREFULLY VENT THE PRESSURE LINES BEFORE
DISCONNECTING OR CONNECTING THE PRESSURE LINES. PROCEED WITH CARE.
ONLY USE EQUIPMENT WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATING.
BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE, EXAMINE ALL FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE.
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT. DO NOT USE ANY DAMAGED
FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE OF THE INSTRUMENT.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT RATED FOR OXYGEN USE.
PARALLEL THREADS MUST BE USED. FEMALE THREAD TYPE IS PARALLEL THREAD TO
ISO228/1 (DIN ISO228/1, JIS B0202) G1/8.
TAPERED THREADS NOT ALLOWED.
Parallel threads must be used.
Female thread type is parallel thread to
ISO228/1 (DIN ISO228/1, JIS B0202)
G1/8
Tapered threads NOT allowed.
PACE pressure port
PACE rear
panel 9
8
PACE rear
panel
PACE pressure port

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Refer to the data sheet for a complete range of adaptors.
Pressure supply (Ref: Figure 2-1, Pneumatic connections)
1. The pressure supply must be clean, dry gas, nitrogen or air and at the correct pressure,
(Ref: Section 6, Reference and Specification).
2. Make sure the user systems can be isolated and vented.
3. Connect pressure and vacuum supplies to the SUPPLY + and SUPPLY - connection
ports.
4. Connect the Unit Under Test (UUT) to the required output connection port.
Figure 2-1, Pneumatic Connections
Note: For systems requiring NPT connections, please order optional NPT adaptors.
Connection Port
Input supply + ISO228/1 G 1/8 parallel threads (DIN ISO228/1, JIS B0202)
supply -
Output
Output
ISO228/1 G 1/8 parallel threads (DIN ISO228/1, JIS B0202)Vent
Reference
2
1
1 Connector
2 Bonded seal

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Installation
The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler
of the system.
The instrument requires a positive pressure supply, instruments operating in an absolute
range or negative pressure range require a vacuum supply.
A vacuum supply should be used for a fast response for instruments operating near
atmospheric pressure.
For dual channel operation two independent pressure and vacuum supplies can be used.
Figure 2-2, Pressure module rear view
Note: When using two pressure modules (Ref: Section 4.9, Pressure module replacement)
make sure that:
• The module with the highest pressure rating is fitted to the right hand side
Module 1 position as viewed from the rear of the product refer to (Ref: Fig 2-2)
• If two modules have the same pressure rating, make sure that the module with
the higher serial number is fitted to the right hand side Module 1 position as
viewed from the rear of the product.
Note: All pneumatic connections must comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
or other regional pressure standards.
Note: When connecting the output ports of two pressure modules together make sure both
are either:
• below 70 bar
OR
• between 100 to 210 bar.
To prevent over-pressurisation of pneumatic parts and maintain compliance with the PED do
not mix categories.

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Supply equipment
Pneumatic supplies should have isolation valves and, where necessary, conditioning
equipment.
The positive pressure supply should be regulated to between 110% of the full-scale pressure
range and MWP stated on the control module.
To protect the instrument from over-pressure a suitable protection device (such as a relief
valve or bursting disc) must be fitted to prevent over pressurization.
On instruments without a negative supply, the positive pressure discharges from the system
to atmosphere through the negative supply port. Pipe the negative port to a safe discharge
area or fit a diffuser to the negative port.
During system pressure vent operations, the pressure discharges from the system to
atmosphere through the negative and vent ports. Pipe both ports to a safe discharge area or
fit a diffuser to the negative port.
Pneumatic Connection Examples (Ref: Figures 2-3, 2-4 and 2-5)
The examples that follow show a single channel connection detail, using supply equipment
described above.
Figure 2-3, Pneumatic Connections without vacuum supply
1) Pressure source 2) Conditioner 3) Filter
4) Regulate to between 110% full-scale and MWP 5) Diffuser*
6) Unit under test 7) Optional reservoir †8) Protection device 
9) Optional differential connection 14) Manual external vent valves
a) Atmosphere
OUTPUT
12
3
4
5
6
7
+
5
9
a
-
SUPPLY VENT REF
8
14
14

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Note: (Ref: Section 6, Reference and Specification) for details of other system components.
Figure 2-4, Pneumatic Connections with vacuum supply
Note: The PACE option IO-VAC-SYS Vacuum System Check Valve Kit should be used in the
vacuum line mounted near the PACE CM -ve port to exhaust most HP gas directly to
atmosphere. The vacuum buffer volume needs to be rated at least to the highest
system pressure.
Note: (Ref: Section 6, Reference and Specification) for details of other system components
1) Pressure source 2) Conditioner 3) Filter
4) Regulate to between 110% full-scale and MWP 5) Diffuser*
6) Unit under test 7) Optional reservoir †8) Protection device 
9) Optional differential connection 10) Oil mist trap
11) Vacuum source 12) Normally open electrical release valve 13) Check valve **
14) Manual external vent valves a) Atmosphere
12
34
5
6
7
8
9
13
7
10
12
11
a
OUTPUT
+-
SUPPLY VENT REF
14
14

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Figure 2-5, Pneumatic Connections with negative gauge pressure generator
Notes: (Ref: Section 6 Reference and Specification) for details of other system components.
* High pressure gas exhaust - depending on pressure range.
** Optional vacuum system kit, allows the -ve port gas to be directly discharged to
atmosphere, by-passing the vacuum pump.
† Optimum controller transient response and minimum time to set-point may be
degraded if either the pneumatic supply or vacuum system has restricted flow.
Installing a reservoir volume, which has larger capacity than the load volume, located
in close proximity to the controller supply ports can improve the controller response.
‡ Optional negative gauge pressure generator kit.
To protect the control module, for ranges of 70 bar and above from over-pressure a
suitable protection device (such as a relief valve or bursting disc) must be fitted to limit
the applied supply pressure to below the MWP.
Optional differential connection kit.
1) Pressure source 2) Conditioner 3) Filter
4) Regulate to between 110% full-scale and MWP 5) Diffuser *
6) Unit under test 7) Optional reservoir †8) Protection device 
9) Optional differential connection a) Atmosphere
10) Vacuum generator ‡11) Source pressure (regulated compressed air supply)
12) Exhaust to atmosphere 13) Check valve ** 14) Manual external vent valves
12
347
8
5
6
9
13
7
10
12
11
OUTPUT
+-
SUPPLY VENT REF
a
14
14

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2.5 Rack-mount option (Ref: Figure 2-6)
General
There must be enough space at the rear of the instrument for all the cables and pipes. The
length of the cables and pipes must allow for the removal and fitment of the instrument. The
cooling air of the instrument must not be obstructed. Allow a free flow of air through the
equipment rack and around the instrument, especially at high ambient temperatures.
Figure 2-6 Rack-mounting

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Procedure
1. Locate bracket in rack assembly .
2. Remove the four M3x10mm countersunk screws from each of the instrument side
panels.
3. Locate the two brackets on each side of the instrument.
4. Secure with the four countersunk screws.
5. Support the instrument and connect the cables and pipes.
6. Refer to the electrical connections below before fitting the instrument into the rack.
7. Temporarily locate the two spigots *to each side of the equipment rack.
8. Locate and slide the instrument into the rack.
9. Locate the instrument on the spigots*.
10. Secure the instrument in the equipment rack with two of the screws and washers
(supplied).
11. Remove the two spigots*and replace with the remaining two screws and washers
(supplied).
2.6 Electrical connections
WARNINGS
THE GROUND LEAD OF THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE AC SUPPLY
PROTECTIVE SAFETY GROUND.
ISOLATE THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE
REAR PANEL.
Connecting (Ref: Figure 2.7 Electrical connections)
1. Install an accessible power isolator to use as the disconnecting device in the power
supply circuit.
2. For the power input power supply range, Installation Category and VA (Ref:
Introduction, General specification table).
Note: The power must be supplied by a fused or overload-protected power supply.
3. Connect the power supply to the instrument.
4. Switch the power supply on.
5. Check that the front panel display shows the power-up sequence (Ref: section 3.2,
Power-up sequence).