Meriam PIT5000 User manual

The PIT5000: Pipeline Integrity Tester
A Pipeline Hydrostatic Testing Device

Introductory information
Notification Statements
Disclaimer
Copyright

Notification Statements (continued)
Voids the computer warranty
Patent and trademark information
Patent statement
Trademark statements

Safety Information
Preventing injury
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Safety Symbols
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Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols
Explaining the symbols
This is the Read Instruction Manual symbol. This symbol
indicates that you must read the instruction manual.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information essential for proper product installation,
operation or maintenance.

For your safety
Fire and/or explosion hazard
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Control Panel
Power connections: DC and AC
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Pressure limits and power issues
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Specifications
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Hazardous voltage inside.
Risk of electric shock or burn.
The control panel should only be removed by
authorized electrical technicians.

Protect the PIT5000
Protect the PIT5000
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Do not substitute parts
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Contents
A Pipeline Hydrostatic Testing Device..............1
Introductory information..................................2
Notification Statements......................2
Notification Statements (continued)..3
Patent and trademark information ....3
Safety Information ..............................4
Safety Symbols....................................4
For your safety.....................................5
Protect the PIT5000............................6
Contents ..............................................7
Meriam Contact Information ..............8
Glossary ...............................................9
Receiving, unpacking, and setting up the
PIT5000.........................................................11
Receiving and unpacking .................11
Hardware .......................................................12
Recommended power connections .12
Temporary power connections .........13
Connecting the 12 V battery.............14
Computer mounting panel................15
Control panel .....................................16
Software ........................................................23
First—Check the computer’s time ....23
Second—zero the pressure ...............25
Flexibility in the PIT5000 application
............................................................25
The main tabs in the application......25
Setup tab ...........................................26
Report 2—the enhanced report........35
Data Panel .........................................36
Data Panel (continued) .....................37
Data Panel (Continued).....................38
Add Note button ............................... 39
End Test button ................................ 40
Strip Chart tab .................................. 41
Strip Chart tab (continued) .............. 42
Data tab ............................................ 43
Details tab......................................... 44
Details tab (reset, calibration, paths)
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Details tab (do not delete these files)
........................................................... 46
Stroke Count tab .............................. 47
Stroke Count tab (continued) .......... 48
Stroke Count tab (continued) .......... 49
Stroke Count tab (continued) .......... 50
Shut down and disconnect .............. 51
Appendices ................................................... 52
Returning for repair or calibration .. 52
Troubleshooting Guide..................... 53
Specifications ................................... 55
Specifications (continued) ............... 56
Part numbers.................................... 57

Meriam Contact Information
Meriam
Address
Meriam
10920 Madison Avenue
Cleveland | Ohio | 44102
USA
Telephone
US customers: [phone]
International customers: + 1 216 281 1100
Fax
US customers: + 1 216 281 0228
International customers: + 1 216 281 0228
E-mail addresses
Departments
E-mail addresses
Return Material Authorization /
Service & Repair Department
[email protected]
Sales
[email protected]
Website
www.Meriam.com
Local Meriam Representatives
Find a local Meriam
representative
Use this link to help you find Meriam representative on this
world map: REP LOCATOR.
Or, you may use this full website address to go to the same
location: http://www.meriam.com/representatives-map/

Glossary
Words and phrases
Definitions
12 V car adapter cable
Also known as a cigarette lighter adapter. This is an optional cable
with DC-to-DC sockets.
Autoscale Graph
The Autoscale function automatically rescales the axes of the
currently selected graph based on the data it receives.
By default, autoscaling is always on.
Button or key
A button always refers to an area on the screen that you can
click to select functionality.
A key always refers to hardware push buttons on the keyboard
that you can press.
Control Panel
The Control Panel is located in the bottom of the carrying case. It
has the keyboard and these labeled areas: Power, Computer, and
Measure.
Data Panel
The Data Panel displays in the PIT5000 application on the right
side in all tabs. The panel displays different information including
flashing red alarms and the following four buttons: Start Program,
Begin Test, End Test, and Add Notes.
Digital Counter
A digital I/O device that provides 5 volts to the stroke counter and
converts the stroke count to a digital signal to the computer via
USB.
Dry contact set
The contacts in a Dry contact set do not have electrical power on
them. The dry contacts are for the (non-supplied) pump stroke
counter.
Edit box
Edit boxes (also known as fields) are for you to enter your data.
M12 connectors (M & F)
Male NPT
NPT is an abbreviation of National Pipe Thread (Tapered). This is a
standard male tapered pipe thread.
PIT5000
PIT is an acronym for Pipeline Integrity Tester.
P Leak Pressure
P Leak Pressure refers to Preliminary Leak Test Pressure. Some
customers perform a 15-minute leak test before going to higher
pressures.
Pressure
Pipe
You may see different ways of expressing these concepts in
printed material, on the PIT5000, and in the software. The most
common are:
Press
P Leak and PLeak
PTest

Words and phrases
Definitions
PTest Instrument Pressure
PTest is an abbreviation of the words Pressure Test.
Instrument Pressure refers to the pressure of the PIT5000
device.
Quick-test connection
The Quick-test connection is located on the Control Panel in the
Measure pane.
RTD
RTD is an abbreviation of Resistance Temperature Detectors.
Strip Chart
Strip Chart is a tab in the PIT5000 application that displays a live
plot of pipe pressure (Press), ambient temperature (T-Amb) and
pipe temperature (T-Pipe) versus time in order to record the
hydrostatic test and its duration.
Stroke Count versus
Stroke Counter
Stroke Count refers to number of recorded pump strokes.
Stroke Counter refers to the digital counter that records pump
strokes. It is connected to the pump using the Stroke Counter
cable.
Temperature
Ambient
You may see different ways of expressing these concepts in
printed material, on the PIT5000, and in the software. The most
common are:
Tambient
T ambient
T-Amb
T Amb
Ambient Temp
Temperature
Pipeline
You may see different ways of expressing these concepts in
printed material, on the PIT5000, and in the software. The most
common are:
Pipeline Temp
Pipe Temperature
Pipe temp
T
T-Pipe or T-pipe
T Pipe
Tpipe
V dc
Volts direct current.
V ac
Volts alternating current.

Receiving, unpacking, and setting up the PIT5000
Receiving and unpacking
Receiving the PIT5000
Unpacking the PIT5000
Don’t lose any of the components
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a small 316SS adaptor fitting
Gear Kit
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Hardware
Recommended power connections

Temporary power connections

Connecting the 12 V battery
Four wires to two battery lugs
Black Green
negative
White Red
positive

Computer mounting panel
The computer
Note: The computer has an internal battery but it is
normally powered by an external 12 V dc source.
Computer mounting panel
Computer mounting panel description
No.
Item
Description
1.
Power On button
The On / Off button is behind the
Plexiglas panel.
2.
Computer
Windows 10,
PIT5000 Application
3.
Nameplate
PIT5000 serial number, Meriam
address, power.
4.
Computer power
and USB cables
For the computer.
5.
Documentation
pouch
Onsite Setup Guide and NIST
Certificates.
6.
Lift support
This minimizes the risk caused
by an accidental closure. It
controls the closure speed.
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Control panel
Control Panel
Control Panel description
No.
Item
Description
1.
Power pane
Two power connections, toggle
switch, LCD display
2.
Computer pane
Two auxiliary USB ports
3.
Measure pane
Stroke counter connection,
connections for pressure and
temperature.
4.
Control panel plate
The control panel should only be
removed by authorized electrical
technicians.
5.
Keyboard
A waterproof and contaminate-
proof keyboard and touchpad.
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1. Power pane
Power pane
Power pane description
Review Recommended and unacceptable
connections Temporary connections
No.
Item
Description
1.
12 V car adapter
For connecting either the AC to
DC charger or the optional DC to
DC cable.
2.
Toggle switch
Move switch to turn On / Off.
3.
12 V dc power
locking cable
The locking cable is the preferred
battery connection. It provides
less energy loss.
4.
LCD display
Digital battery voltage indicator.
Note: If two batteries are
connected using both 12 V dc
connections on the Control
Panel, then this display averages
the voltage. This averaging
makes the LCD unreliable.
5.
Input voltage list
It reminds you of three levels:
1. The highest allowable is
15.0 V.
2. An audible alarm sounds
when the battery voltage
goes below 10.5 V.
3. The PIT5000 shuts off at
10.0 V.
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2. Power pane (continued)
Power source
On
Note: Fuses provide protection against an electrical
short.
AC power and the charger status
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Review the Recommended and unacceptable
connections and the Temporary connections diagrams
before making any power connections.
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DC power
Standard:
Optional:
Note: It can be used to power the PIT5000 anywhere a
compatible 12 V dc car adapter is available. This can be
especially useful when hydrostatic tests run longer than
anticipated and the battery level gets low.

3. Computer pane
Computer pane 
4. Measure pane
Measure pane 
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4. Measure pane (continued)
1 –Optional: Connect the Stroke Counter cable
to the Measure pane
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Measure
Stroke Counter
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Note: The PIT5000 has a digital counter that is equipped
to supply power and count the strokes made by high-
pressure, plunger pumps during pressurization of the
pipe section under test and the subsequent pressure
test.
2 - Pressure hose
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Measure
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3 & 4 - Connect the RTD cables to the Measure
pane
Ambient Temp
Note: The two RTD cables are identified by M12
connectors at both ends.
Optional: Pipe Temp
Note: If you do not require the pipe temperature, you
can clear this measurement from the Setup > Test Info
sub-tab.