
HD2304 - 11 - V1.8
PROBES AND MEASUREMENTS
The instrument measures absolute, relative and differential pressure using the PP471
SICRAM module and the TP704 and TP705 series probes. It also measures the
temperature with a Pt100 sensor with SICRAM module or with direct 4 wire Pt100
probes.
The SICRAM module acts as an interface between the sensor on the probe and the
instrument. There is a microprocessor circuit with a permanent memory inside the
module that enables the instrument to recognize the type of probe connected and to
read its calibration information.
The probes are detected during turn on, and this cannot be performed when
the instrument is already on, therefore if a probe is connected and the
instrument is on, it is necessary to turn it off and on.
The probes fitted with SICRAM module are calibrated in the factory; no calibration is
required by the user.
PP471 MODULE FOR PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
The PP471 module acts as an interface between the TP704 and TP705 series Delta
OHM probes and the instrument. The TP704 series pressure probes have a 1/4" BSP
threaded male connection, and must be screwed into the system using the necessary
sealing gaskets. The TP705 series have two Ø5 connections where the suitable tubes
are inserted in order to perform the desired measurement.
Caution! Please pay careful attention to the joint pressure sealing; use suitable
gaskets and joints. The threaded connection is protected by a plastic cap. Put it back
after use as it protects the pressure cell from foreign bodies.
IMPORTANT! Ensure the probe's bottom scale is higher than the pressure that
will be measured. In case this value is unknown, start by using higher-
capacity probes.
For every pressure probe a range of overload pressure and a burst pressure
are declared: pressures in the range of overload pressure don’t cause the
break of the sensor but the declared accuracy can be overcome. Pressure over
the stated burst pressure may break the sensor. The application of higher
pressures than the overload pressure limit, although lower than the burst
pressure, may produce permanent damage to the probe (e.g. offset shift).
Never exceed the stated burst pressure (see Technical Characteristics of the
probes at page xx)
Upon turning on the instrument automatically detects the PP471 module. The probe's
type (absolute, relative or differential) and bottom scale value are detected even
when the instrument is on (see chapter 3).
To change the instantaneous or peak value unit of measurement, press UNIT. The
following units of measurement are available:
Pa, hPa, kPa, mbar, bar, atm, mmHg, mmH2O, kgf/cm2, PSI, inchHg, inchH2O.
Some units of measurement require a degree of multiplication:
•the "-3" symbol indicates the displayed value must be divided by 1,000;
•the "3" and "6" symbols indicate the displayed value must be multiplied
respectively by 1,000 or by 1,000,000.
The instrument does not automatically detect the probes which are not fitted with
SICRAM module.