GE K0470 User manual

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Pressure Automated Calibration Equipment
User manual - K0470 Revision A
PACE Indicators
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Introduction
This manual contains Installation and operating instructions for PACE Pressure Indicators.
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 done by an 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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General Specification
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manual; abbreviations are the same in the singular and plural.
Display LCD: Colour display with touch-screen
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)
EMC EN 61326
Electrical safety EN 61010-1, UL61010-1, CSA 22.2, No. 61010-1 and IEC61010-1
Power adaptor Input range: 100 - 240VAC, 50 to 60Hz, 660mA. Installation category II
Pressure safety Pressure Equipment Directive - class: sound engineering practice (SEP)
for group 2 fluids.
Pollution degree 2
Operating Environment Indoor use only. Do NOT use in potentially explosive environments
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

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Related publications
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
K0467 User Guide and Safety Instructions
K0469 PACE Heritage Communications Manual
K0450 PACE Series Calibration Manual
K0472 PACE Series SCPI Manual

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Symbols
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.
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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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.
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 inH2O @ 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 ftH2O @ 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 Connecting the Instrument 2-2
2.5 Mounting kits 2-8
2.6 Electrical connections 2-10
3OPERATION 3-1
3.1 Preparation 3-1
3.2 Power-up Sequence 3-1
3.3 Measure Mode 3-2
3.4 Operation and Example Procedures 3-8
3.5 Global Set-up Selections 3-11
3.6 Supervisor Set-up 3-12
3.7 Instrument Status 3-13
4MAINTENANCE 4-1
4.1 Introduction 4-1
4.2 Visual inspection 4-1
4.3 Cleaning 4-1

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4.4 Test 4-1
4.5 Calibration 4-1
5TESTING AND FAULT FINDING 5-1
5.1 Introduction 5-1
5.2 Standard Serviceability Test 5-1
5.3 Ethernet testing 5-1
5.4 Fault Finding 5-4
5.5 Approved Service Agents 5-4
6REFERENCE AND SPECIFICATION 6-1
6.1 Installation notes 6-1
6.2 Reference port 6-2
6.3 Icons 6-3
6.4 Measure Set-up 6-6
6.5 Status 6-7
6.6 Global Set-up 6-8
6.7 Supervisor Set-up 6-9
6.8 Calibration 6-27
6.9 Specification 6-27
6.10 Options 6-28
6.11 Installation and Ancillary Equipment 6-31
6.12 Return Goods/Material Procedure 6-31
6-13 Packaging Procedure 6-31

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1Description
1.1 Introduction
The PACE Pressure Indicator measures both pneumatic and hydraulic pressures and
displays, on a colour touch-screen, the measured pressure and instrument status. The
touch-screen enables selections and settings in measuring modes. The instrument can be
operated remotely through communication interfaces.
Figure 1-1 PACE1000 General view
The rear of the instrument houses all the electrical and pressure input connections. The
electrical connections provide a power supply, serial and parallel communication interfaces,
pressure ports and option ports.
The instrument can be used as follows:
• Free-standing instrument positioned on a horizontal surface.
• Rack-mounted in a standard 19 inch rack using the rack-mount option kit.
• Panel mount using the panel-mount option kit.

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Options available for the PACE1000 refer to the data sheet.
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 PACE1000 packaging with the list that follows:
Packaging List - PACE1000
i) PACE1000 Pressure Indicator.
ii) Adaptor, power supply (GE part number 191-370).
iii) User guide and safety instructions, and CD containing the full documentation suite.
iv) Calibration certificate.
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 6.13).
2. Return the instrument for calibration/repair complete the return goods procedure (Ref:
Reference and Specification, Section 6.12).
2.3 Preparation for Use
The instrument can be used as a:
• Free-standing instrument positioned on a horizontal surface.
• Panel-mounted using the panel-mount option kit (Ref: Section 2.5).
• Rack-mounted in a standard 19 inch rack using the rack-mount option kit (Ref: Section
2.5).
For free-standing instruments, the feet on the front of the base can be used elevate the instrument
to a better viewing angle.
Note: Allow a free flow of air around the instrument, especially at high ambient temperatures.

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2.4 Connecting the Instrument
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.
Pneumatic Pressure (Figure 2-1)
1. Refer to the Data sheet for the correct pressure mediums to be used.
2. Connect the Unit Under Test (UUT) to the required connection port.
Note: For instruments with NPT connections, use applicable bonded sealing as shown in figure
below.
Figure 2-1, Sealing Pneumatic Connections
ISO 228 G1/8 ISO 228 G1/8
bonded seal bonded seal
Recommended method Alternative method below 100 bar

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Pneumatic connections
WARNING
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.
For examples of adaptors (Ref: page 2 - 4).
Input Pressure (Figure 2)
1. Make sure the user systems can be isolated and vented.
2. Connect the Unit Under Test (UUT) to the output connection port.
Note: For instruments with NPT connections, use applicable bonded sealing as shown in figure
below.
Connection
Input ISO228/1 G 1/8 parallel threads (DIN ISO228/1, JIS B0202)
Reference ISO228/1 G 1/8 parallel threads (DIN ISO228/1, JIS B0202)
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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Figure 2-2, Pneumatic Connections
Installation
The instrument connects to the Unit Under Test.
Input Pressure and Equipment
The pressure should not exceed 1.25 x full-scale or MWP stated on the rear panel of the
instrument.
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.
Pneumatic Connection
WARNING
PRESSURE RANGES > 210 BAR (3000 PSI) ARE ONLY RATED FOR HYDRAULIC USE.
CAUTIONS
Do not exceed the maximum pressures stated in the appropriate Component Manual for
the unit under test.
Reduce pressure at a controlled rate when venting to atmosphere.
Carefully de-pressurize all pipes to atmospheric pressure before disconnecting and
connecting to the unit under test.
Connections
1. Switch off the power supply before connecting or disconnecting the instrument.
2. Use the appropriate sealing method for all pressure connections.
Note: For instruments with NPT connections, use applicable bonded sealing as shown in figure
below.
2) Bonded seal
1) Connector
2
1

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Method of connection
Adaptors
Refer to the data sheet for the range of adaptors.
ISO 228 G1/8 ISO 228 G1/8
bonded seal bonded seal
Recommended method Alternative method below 100 bar
IO-SNUBBER-1
IO-ADAPT-9/16AUTOC
ISO 228 Male to 9/16 Autoclave
IO-DIFFUSER-1
IO-ADAPT-G1/4
ISO 228 Male to G1/4 Female
IO-ADAPT-1/8NPT
ISO 228 Male to 1/8 NPT Female
IO-ADAPT-1/4NPT
ISO 228 Male to 1/4 NPT Female
IO-ADAPT-7/16UNF
ISO 228 Male to 7/16 UNF Female
IO-ADAPT-AN4
ISO 228 Male to AN4 37° Male
IO-ADAPT-AN6
ISO 228 Male to AN6 37° Male
IO-ADAPT-BARB
ISO 228 Male to 1/4 Hose

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Hydraulic Pressure
WARNINGS
HYDRAULIC LIQUID IS DANGEROUS. OBSERVE RELEVANT HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE BARRIERS AND EYE PROTECTION.
BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE, EXAMINE ALL FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE AND
ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IS TO THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATING.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE OF THE INSTRUMENT.
PURGE ALL AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC LIQUID.
PRESSURE RANGES > 210 BAR (3000 PSI) ARE ONLY RATED FOR HYDRAULIC USE.
DO NOT USE A SENSOR FOR GAS THAT HAS BEEN USED WITH HYDRAULIC LIQUID.
CAUTIONS
Do not exceed the maximum pressures stated in the appropriate component manual for
the unit under test.
Reduce pressure at a controlled rate when venting to atmosphere.
Carefully de-pressurize all pipes to atmospheric pressure before disconnecting and
connecting to the unit under test.
Observe absolute cleanliness when using the instrument.
Severe damage can be caused if equipment connected to this instrument is
contaminated.
Connect only clean equipment to the instrument.
To avoid any contamination, an external filter is recommended.

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Installation
The instrument connects to the Unit Under Test.
Input Pressure and Equipment
1. The pressure should not exceed 1.25 x full-scale or MWP stated on the rear panel of
the instrument.
2. To protect the instrument from over-pressure a suitable protection device (such as a
relief valve or bursting disc) must be fitted to limit the pressure to below the MWP.
Note: For instruments with NPT connections, use applicable bonded sealing as shown in figure
below.
Figure 2-3, Sealing Hydraulic Connections
Hydraulic connections
Note: Pressure connections greater than 210 bar are 9/16” 18UNF Male Autoclave.
1. Switch off the power supply before connecting or disconnecting the instrument.
2. Use the applicable sealing method for all pressure connections.
3. Isolate the hydraulic pressures and de-pressurise the pipes before connecting or
disconnecting the instrument.
Pressure input (Figure 2)
1. Make sure the user systems can be isolated and vented.
2. Use the applicable sealing method for all pressure connections.
3. The hydraulic liquid must be clean, refer to specification given in the Data sheet.
4. Connect the Unit Under Test (UUT) to the appropriate connection port.
5. Fill and bleed the UUT and connecting pipes.
Connection
Input ISO228/1 G 1/8 parallel threads (DIN ISO228/1, JIS B0202)
Reference ISO228/1 G 1/8 parallel threads (DIN ISO228/1, JIS B0202)
ISO 228 G1/8 ISO 228 G1/8
bonded seal bonded seal
Recommended method Alternative method below 100 bar

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2.5 Mounting kits
Rack-mount option (Figure 2-5)
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 installation 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 2-5 Rack-mounting
Procedure
1. Locate instrument in rack mount assembly .
2. Secure with the four M3 x 6 screws , (maximum length M3 x 8).
3. Support the instrument and connect the cables and pipes.
4. Refer to the electrical connections below before fitting the instrument into the
equipment rack.
5. Temporarily locate the two spigots* to each side of the equipment rack.
6. Locate and slide the instrument into the rack.
7. Locate the instrument on the spigots*.

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8 Secure the instrument in the equipment rack with two of the screws and washers
(supplied).
9. Remove the two spigots* and replace with the remaining two screws and washers
(supplied).
Panel-mount option (Figure 2-6)
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 Panel-mounting
Procedure
1. Remove the four screws from the instrument.
2. Locate the instrument in panel mount assembly.
3. Secure with the four screws .
4. Support the instrument and connect the cables and pipes.
5. Refer to the electrical connections below before fitting the instrument into the panel.
6. Secure the instrument in the panel with four screws and washers .