Honeywell NK User manual

Portable Indicator
User’s Guide
Sensotec Sensors
Model NK

Honeywell
Sensotec Sensors
2080 Arlingate Lane
Columbus, OH 43228, USA
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http://www.honeywell.com/sensing
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Model NK Portable Indicator User’s Guide
Document Number: 008-0142-00
Rev. C: May, 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2 Setup and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.1 Your Model NK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Additional Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Setup Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 Connect the Transducer . . . . . . . . 5
2.5 Turn On the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.6 Set the Decimal Point Location . . . 8
2.7 Verify Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.8 Fine Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.9 Using the Model NK . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.1 When to Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Methods of Calibration . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Calibration Overview . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Center the Fine Tuning . . . . . . . . 16
3.5 Disable Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.6 Adjust for No Load . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.7 Adjust for a Known Load . . . . . . . 19
4 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
4.1 Peak Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 Analog Voltage Output . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3 High Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5 Maintenance and Repair . . . . . .28
5.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
6.1 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . 32
6.2 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.3 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.4 Transducer Interface . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.5 Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.6 Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.7 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

OFF ON
CALSHUNT
BATLOW
SPAN ZERO
PEAK
TRACK
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Introduction 1
1Introduction
The Model NK Portable Indicator is a battery-powered signal conditioner and
readout device. The Model NK provides precise electrical drive to a transducer
and translates transducer output into a digital display of engineering units.
The signal conditioner supports transducer outputs between 1 and 4 millivolts/volt
(mV/V); a high input option supports outputs up to 40 mV/V. The excitation supply
drives transducers with impedances as low as 250 Ohm at 4 volts. The readout
device is a 4-½ digit, liquid-crystal display.
Enclosed in a rugged, weatherproof aluminum case, the Model NK is specially
designed for remote field operations. Quick field setup allows the Model NK to be
used for a variety of applications, from checking the load on an oil well drilling bit
to determining natural gas line pressure.

Introduction 2
Coarse zero and coarse span controls allow broad adjustment for a wide variety of
transducer outputs. To prevent accidental misadjustment, these controls are
located on the edge of the circuit board inside the unit, easily accessible when the
panel is removed from the case. Fine zero and fine span controls on the front panel
allow precise adjustment for offsets and gain variations up to +/-15 percent of full
scale.
An optional peak detector toggles between peak mode and track mode via a front-
panel switch. In both modes, the unit monitors the input signal. In peak mode, the
Model NK stores, digitizes, and displays the highest signal level.

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2 Setup and Use
2.1 Your Model NK
The Model NK can be purchased in one of two ways:
• As a stand-alone unit with a mating connector for the input connector
• As a set with a transducer and a mating connector for the input connector
Some transducers are equipped with integral cables that connect the transducer
to the Model NK. Separate cables are available for transducers without integral
cables.
If you purchased the Model NK with a transducer as a set, the unit is already
calibrated to that transducer. Follow the setup procedures in this section before
using the unit for the first time.
If you purchased the Model NK as a stand-alone unit or if you replaced the original
transducer, follow the setup and calibration procedures (page 14) before using the
unit for the first time.

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2.2 Additional Tools
Use the following tools to set up and calibrate your Model NK:
• Approximately 50 mm [2 in] of 0.50 mm2(or 20 AWG) wire (if needed)
• Needle-nose pliers
• Small, standard screwdriver
• Calculator
• Solder and soldering iron (if needed)
2.3 Setup Overview
1. Connect the transducer to the unit (page 5).
2. Turn on the unit (page 8).
3. Set the decimal point location (page 8).
4. Verify the calibration (page 11).
5. Fine tune (page 12).

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2.4 Connect the Transducer
2.4.1 Cable Type
Determine the distance between the transducer’s installed location and the Model
NK. If the distance is less than 10 m [30 ft], use a four-wire hookup. If it is greater
than 10 m [30 ft], use a six-wire hookup and the “sense” feature.
Transducers with integral cables generally have four wires, designated:
(+)Excitation
(–)Excitation
(+)Signal (or (+)Output)
(–)Signal (or (–)Output)
For long six-wire cables, the additional two wires are used for the “sense” feature
and are designated:
(+)Sense
(–)Sense
The “sense” feature reduces the effect of signal voltage loss over a long cable,
increasing display accuracy. The “sense” feature is only needed for cables longer
than 10 m [30 ft].

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2.4.2 Connection
Connect the transducer to the Model NK via the Model NK’s six-pin input
connector. Use the transducer’s integral cable if available. If the transducer is not
equipped with an integral cable, wire your own cable as follows:
•Four-wire hookup —Disable the “sense” feature by soldering two small
wires inside the mating connector to jumper:
(+)Excitation (pin A) to (+)Sense (pin B)
(–)Excitation (pin C) to (–) Sense (pin D)
F IGURE 1: F OUR -W IRE T RANSDUCER H OOKUP (W ITHOUT S ENSING )

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•Six-wire hookup — Jumpers are not needed in this configuration.
F IGURE 2: S IX -W IRE T RANSDUCER H OOKUP (W ITH S ENSING )

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2.5 Turn On the Unit
Flip the on/off toggle switch on the front panel to on and allow the Model NK to
stabilize for a few seconds.
1. Make sure that no load is applied to the transducer, then press and hold
the shunt cal button.
2. If the number on the display drifts, the unit is not yet stable.
3. Release the shunt cal button and try again in a few seconds.
2.6 Set the Decimal Point Location
The Model NK is factory set to the correct decimal point location for its original
transducer. As a stand-alone product, it is factory set to xxx.xx. You can easily
change the decimal point location to match your load and desired display.
Each decimal point has two terminals that must be connected. For example, to set
the decimal point to xxxx.x for a 1000 psig load, jumper the first and second
terminals (from the front of the board).
For smaller loads (such as 200 psig), setting the decimal point to xxx.xx may
provide higher resolution, but may also result in an unstable last digit. For a stable

Setup and Use 9
last digit, set the decimal point to xxxx.x.
To set the decimal point location:
1. Remove the unit from the case by loosening all four captive fasteners on
the front panel and lifting the panel out of the case.
2. Find the decimal point jumper locations (Figure 3: on page 10).
3. Use needle-nose pliers to remove the existing jumper and place it in the
desired terminals.

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F IGURE 3: D ECIMAL POINT JUMPER LOCATIONS
SHUNT CAL RESISTOR
XXXX.X
XXX.XX
XX.XXX
X.XXXX
DECIMAL POINT JUMPERS
TOP OF FRONT PANEL

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2.7 Verify Calibration
For best results, verify the calibration daily.
Note: When not using the original transducer, calibrate the Model NK before use
(page 14).
1. Obtain the following values from the transducer calibration data sheet:
• Shunt-cal output (or “shunt-cal factor”) in mV/V
• Calibration factor (or “full-scale output”) in mV/V
• Full-scale engineering units (or “capacity”) in psig, lbs, etc.
2. Perform this calculation and record the value.
Note: Place a decimal point in the full-scale engineering units value in the equation in
the same place as set in the display.
3. With no load on the transducer, press and hold the shunt cal button.
Compare the displayed value with the result of step 2. If the values are
not equal, adjust the fine span potentiometer according to the procedure
below.

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2.8 Fine Tune
Fine tune the Model NK (the controls for both zero and span are on the front
panel):
1. Fine zero—With no load on the transducer, use a small screwdriver to turn
the zero potentiometer until the display reads 0000.
2. Fine span—With the known load on the transducer, use a small
screwdriver to adjust the span potentiometer until the display matches
your known load.
OR
With no load on the transducer, press and hold the shunt cal button. Use a
small screwdriver to adjust the span potentiometer until the display
matches the value calculated on page 11.
Note: Turn the potentiometer clockwise to increase the displayed value. Turn it
counterclockwise to decrease the displayed value.

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2.9 Using the Model NK
Verify the calibration daily for best results. To use the Model NK, simply apply the
load on the device to be measured and read the display. Recalibrate the Model
NK each time you use it with a different transducer. For details about using the
peak detector and other options, see page 25.

Calibration 14
3 Calibration
3.1 When to Calibrate
Calibrate the Model NK if you are not using the original transducer and each time
you change transducers.
3.2 Methods of Calibration
Two methods of calibration are available: standard and shunt. Use standard
calibration when you can place a known load on the transducer. Use shunt
calibration to simulate the load when you cannot apply a known load or for quick
field setup.

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3.3 Calibration Overview
Remove the unit from the case by loosening all four captive fasteners on the front
panel and lifting the panel out of the case, then do the following:
1. Center the fine tuning (page 16).
2. Turn off the scaling (page 16).
3. Adjust for no load (page 18).
4. Adjust for a known or calculated load (page 19–standard calibration;
page 21–shunt calibration).
5. Adjust the scaling (page 19–standard calibration; page 21–shunt
calibration).

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3.4 Center the Fine Tuning
Center the zero and span fine-tuning potentiometers to allow precise adjustment
in either direction. Use a small screwdriver to turn each potentiometer up to 15
turns clockwise until it clicks. Then, turn it back halfway, 7-½ turns
counterclockwise (see Figure 4: on page 17).
3.5 Disable Scaling
Scaling is the ratio of the output voltage to the displayed reading. Disable scaling
so it does not interfere with calibration. Use a small screwdriver to turn the scaling
potentiometer up to 15 turns clockwise until it clicks (see Figure 4: on page 17).