Presys PCON-Y18-LP User manual

Technical Manual
EM0345-02
PCON-Y18-LP
www.presys.com.br
Desktop
version
Field
Service
version
Rack Mounting
version
Automatic Low Pressure Calibrator
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WARNING!
The instruments described in this technical manual are equipments for
use in specialized technical area. The user is responsible for the
configuration and selection of values of the parameters of the
instruments. The manufacturer warns against the risk of incidents with
injuries to both persons and property, resulting from the incorrect use of
the instrument. Use the instrument only according to this technical
manual. Any operation not described here is not allowed.
WARNING!
Other pressure equipments and accessories (such as hose, reservoirs,
protection devices) connected to the calibrator must be appropriate to the
working pressure.
WARNING!
During startup, do not connect any instrument to the output port of the
Pressure Control Module. Before making connections to the Pressure
Control Module, enter the CALIBRATOR menu and wait for the automatic
VENT and RESET operation.
WARNING!
The calibrator discharges gas to the atmosphere through the vent port.
Leave this port free.
WARNING!
Before connecting the instrument under test to the output port, make a
VENT operation to discharge any gas inside the controller.
WARNING!
Before connecting the instrument under test to the output port it is
recommended to configure the output range parameters. These
parameters limit the controller output range, in order to protect the
instrument under test.
ATTENTION!
To prevent damage to the connected instrument to be calibrated, do not
turn off the PCON-Y18-LP with the CONTROL mode selected. Before
turning off, select MEASURE or VENT mode.
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WARNING!
Avoid electric shock risk when touching the equipment. Use only suitable
power cable with earth connection and never power up the equipment to
the mains socket without an earth connection (DT and RM Version).
For FS Version, use only the charger provided by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
High voltage is present inside these equipments. It can cause great
damages and injuries. Do not make any repair service inside the
equipment without removing the plug from the supply (DT and RM
version).
NOTICE!
High level of electromagnetic noise can cause instability to the
equipment. The equipment is provided with electromagnetic interference
filters that protect not only the mains but also the equipment itself against
noise. These filters have no function if the unit/charger is not earthed
properly.
IMPORTANT!
All pressure equipment and accessories (such as hoses, connections,
adapters, etc.) connected to the calibrator must be clean, free of residues
such as oil, dirt, dust etc. These residues can cause irreversible damage
to the internal system of the pressure control module. It is mandatory to
use filters in out port (HI).
ATTENTION!
Whenever you change the inclination of the PCON-Y18-LP, it is important to
perform the RESET operation of the pressure again.
CAUTION: Damage caused by failure to observe the above recommendations
results in total or partial loss of the equipment warranty.
The warranty conditions are available in our sites:
www.presys.com.br/warranty
Do you have any doubt?
Press HELP or icons to have information about the function.
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsability that the CE marked products, are in conformity
with the essential requirements of the following EC Directives when installed in
accordance with the installation instructions contained in the product documentation:
Series
PCON-Y18-LP
Description
Automatic Low Pressure Calibrator
LVD
Low Voltage Directive
2014/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on
the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to Electrical Equipment
designed for use within certain voltage limits.
EN 61010-1:2011
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory
use
EN 61010-2:010
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory
use - Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for the heating of
Materials.
EMC directive
2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
EN 61326-1:2003
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements
São Paulo, 8 September 2015
Vinicius José Gomes Nunes
Antonio Rafael Sito Antunes
CEO
Engineering Manager
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Table of Contents
1 - Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. General Description ................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 2
1.3. Special Software Features....................................................................................................... 4
1.4. Order Code ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.5. Parts Identification ................................................................................................................... 6
2 - Calibrator Operation ................................................................................................................... 8
2.1. Calibrator Menu ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1. Pressure Control Module – Connections ..........................................................................10
2.1.2. Measure Mode ................................................................................................................12
2.1.3. Control Mode...................................................................................................................14
a) Range Parameters ............................................................................................................15
b) Changing the setpoint .......................................................................................................16
c) Stabilization Settings .........................................................................................................17
d) Control Settings ................................................................................................................17
e) Preset Setpoints................................................................................................................19
f) Step Function.....................................................................................................................19
g) Nudge Function ................................................................................................................20
2.1.4. Vent Mode .......................................................................................................................21
2.1.5. Changing the Engineering Unit .......................................................................................24
2.1.6. Filter Intensity ..................................................................................................................24
2.1.7. Auxiliar Input ...................................................................................................................25
2.1.8. Transmitter Power Supply (TPS) .....................................................................................28
2.1.9. Auxiliary Input Scale Function ..........................................................................................28
2.1.10. Calibration Examples .....................................................................................................30
a) Pressure Transmitter Calibration .......................................................................................30
b) Pressure Switch Verification ..............................................................................................31
2.1.11. Leakage / Stability Test .................................................................................................33
2.2. HART® ...................................................................................................................................35
2.2.1. HART® Connections ........................................................................................................35
2.2.2. Starting Communication ..................................................................................................37
2.2.3. Adjusting the Measurement Range of a HART® Transmitter (CH Option) .........................38
2.2.4. Adjusting the Measurement Range of a HART® Transmitter with Reference (CH Option) .39
2.2.5. Checking / Adjusting HART® Transmitter mA Output (CH Option) ....................................40
2.2.6. Full-Hart Configurator (FH Option) ...................................................................................41
2.3. Automatic Tasks .....................................................................................................................43
2.3.1. Creating Tasks ................................................................................................................43
2.3.2. Performing Tasks ............................................................................................................45
2.3.3. Viewing Results ...............................................................................................................46
2.4. Data Logger ...........................................................................................................................48
2.5. Videos ....................................................................................................................................49
2.6. Settings ..................................................................................................................................50
2.7. Built-in Web Server ................................................................................................................51
2.8. SCPI Commands Set .............................................................................................................52
3 - Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................54
3.1. Replacing the Current Input Fuse ...........................................................................................54
3.2. Replacing the Power Supply Fuse ..........................................................................................54
4 - Pressure Units Conversion .......................................................................................................55
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1 - Introduction
1.1. General Description
The PCON-Y18-LP Automatic Low Pressure Calibrator enables the control of
pneumatic low pressure from -100 to 100 Pa up to -35000 to 35000 Pa. Due to its
integrated electrical pump, there is no need of a pressure supply, providing a complete
solution for the test and calibration of low pressure and differential gauges, transmitters
and switches.
It has a high level of accuracy, including aspects relating to changes in room
temperature, and it maintains the specifications over long periods of time. Besides that, it
also allows the measurement of signals generated by the instrument under test which is
being calibrated. This is possible due to an embedded calibrator specific for these
types of signal, including current 4-20 mA. Thus, PCON-Y18-LP incorporates the
functions of pressure controller, digital pressure standard and calibrator for mA, V, mV,
ohms and RTD.
It is also a Hart® Communicator (optional) with a configurable internal
resistance, transmitter power supply and latest DD as optional, in order to easily
configure and calibrate Hart® pressure transmitters.
A highly visible 5.7” touch screen display allows easy configuration and user-
friendly operation.
PCON-Y18-LP features full advanced documenting capabilities. It enables the
creation and execution of automatic calibration procedures (Tasks). After completing a
task, a Calibration Report is issued and it can be printed directly on a USB connected
printer or a PDF document can be generated.
Communication with the computer through SCPI commands for on-line data
acquisition and control of the calibrator.
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1.2. Technical Specifications
1.2.1. Pressure Control Module
Choose one range for the Pressure Control Module between -100 to 100 Pa
(-1 to 1 mbar) and -35000 to 35000 Pa (-350 to 350 mbar).
SI-Pascal
bar
Resolution
Control Stability
Accuracy
(0) -100 to 100 Pa
-1 to 1 mbar
0.001 Pa
1000 ppm
 0.1 Pa
 0.50 % FS*
(1) -1000 to 1000 Pa
-10 to 10 mbar
0.01 Pa
100 ppm
 0.1 Pa
 0.075 % FS
(2) -2500 to 2500 Pa
-25 to 25 mbar
0.01 Pa
100 ppm
 0.25 Pa
 0.050 % FS
(3) -7000 to 7000 Pa
-70 to 70 mbar
0.1 Pa
40 ppm
 0.28 Pa
 0.025 % FS
(4) -35000 to 35000 Pa
-350 to 350 mbar
1 Pa
40 ppm
 1.4 Pa
 0.025 % FS
(*) FS = Full Scale.
Accuracy values are valid within one year and temperature range from 20 to 26 °C.
Outside these limits add 0.005 % FS / C, taking 23 °C as the reference temperature.
These values are obtained through algorithms of temperature compensation on pressure
measurements.
1.2.2. Auxiliary Input
Input Ranges
Resolution
Accuracy
Remarks
millivolt
-150 mV to 150 mV
0.001 mV
 0.01 % FS*
Rinput > 10 M
auto-ranging
-500 mV to -150 mV
0.01 mV
 0.02 % FS
150 mV to 2450 mV
0.01 mV
 0.02 % FS
volt
-10 V to 11 V
11 V to 45 V
0.0001 V
0.0001 V
 0.02 % FS
 0.02 % FS
Rinput > 1 M
mA
-5 mA to 24.5 mA
0.0001 mA
 0.02 % FS
Rinput < 120 
resistance
0 to 400 
400 to 2500 
0.01 
0.01 
 0.01 % FS
 0.03 % FS
Excitation current
0.85 mA, auto-ranging
Pt-100
-200 to 850 C
-328 to 1562 F
0.01 C
0.01 F
 0.1 C
 0.2 F
IEC 60751
Pt-1000
-200 to 400 C
-328 to 752 F
0.1 C
0.1 F
 0.1 C
 0.2 F
IEC 60751
Cu-10
-200 to 260 C
-328 to 500 F
0.1 C
0.1 F
 2.0 C
 4.0 F
Minco 16-9
Ni-100
-60 to 250 C
-76 to 482 F
0.1 C
0.1 F
 0.2 C
 0.4 F
DIN-43760
(*) FS = Full Scale.
Accuracy values are valid within one year and temperature range from 20 to 26 °C.
Outside these limits add 0.001 % FS / C, taking 23 °C as the reference temperature.
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1.2.3. General Specifications
Thirty minutes warm-up time.
Transmitter power supply (TPS): 24 Vdc, with protection from short circuit (30 mA).
Contact input for calibration of pressure switches.
Operating temperature range: 0 to 50 C.
Relative Humidity: 0 to 90 % RH.
Engineering units – psi, bar, mbar, MPa, kPa, Pa, atm, at, mmH2O, cmH2O, ftH2O,
inH2O, inH2O@60°F, torr, mmHg, cmHg, inHg, inHg@60°F, gf/cm2, kgf/cm2, kgf/m2 (see
section 4 – Pressure Units Conversion).
Temperature: °C, °F, K, °R.
Built in Web Server.
Ethernet communication. USB port for software/firmware upgrade.
HART® Communication Protocol (optional).
Includes technical manual and test leads. For FS Version (Field Service) a battery
charger is also included (100 to 240 Vac 50/60Hz).
Pneumatic Connection: connector for hose diameter 6 mm.
DT and RM Version: Power Supply: 100 to 240 Vac 50/60Hz
FS Version: Lithium Polymer 4200 mAh rechargeable battery.
Dimensions: 135 mm x 350 mm x 270 mm (HxWxD) - DT Version – Desktop.
132 mm x 483 mm x 255 mm (HxWxD) - RM Version – Rack Mounting.
200 mm x 300 mm x 260 mm (HxWxD) - FS Version – Field Service
Weight: 6.2 kg approx. (DT Version – Desktop)
8.5 kg approx. (RM Version – Rack Mounting)
6.0 kg approx. (FS Version – Field Service)
One-year warranty.
Calibration Certificate (optional).
Notes:
* Changes can be introduced in the instrument, altering specifications in this manual.
* HART® is a FieldComm Group trademark.
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1.3. Special Software Features
- PRESET POINTS: edit your most frequently used setpoints and access them quickly.
- STEP: steps or setpoints with configurable time.
- STABILITY/LEAK TEST: measures the variation of the signal (be it Pressure or an
Auxiliary Input signal) within a configurable period.
- PRESSURE SWITCH TEST: automatic testing of pressure switches.
- AUTOMATED TASKS: create calibration work orders and automatic execution of
calibration services, storage of data and generation of calibration report to a directly
connected USB printer or PDF file.
- DATA LOGGER: monitoring of input or output signals, storage and visualization of data
in chart or table.
- VIDEOS: storage and viewing videos on the calibrator screen.
- MEMORY MANAGER: stores configuration types predefined by the user.
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1.4. Order Code
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1.5. Parts Identification
DT Version - Desktop
Fig. 01 – DT Version
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RM Version – Rack Mounting
Fig. 02 – RM Version
Fig. 03 – FS Version
Notes:
On the FS Version, the VENT is an internal port, not accessible to the user.
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2 - Calibrator Operation
Turn on the PCON-Y18-LP by pressing the power switch (located on the rear
panel for the DT version, and on the front panel for the RM and FS version).
When powered on, the calibrator goes through a self-test routine. In case of
failure, it displays a message to indicate the error; if that occurs, please contact the
Presys Technical Assistance department.
After the self-test is completed, the display shows the main menu, as showed
below.
Fig. 04 - Main Menu
WARNING!
During startup, do not connect any instrument to the output port of the
Pressure Control Module. Before making connections to the Pressure
Control Module, enter the CALIBRATOR menu and wait for the automatic
VENT and RESET operation.
The main menu is divided in the following functions:
CALIBRATOR – selects the input/output functions (Pressure Control Module and
Auxiliary Input Signals), see section 2.1.
HART® – optional module that allows communication with devices that have Hart®
Communication Protocol, see section 2.2.
TASKS – performs calibrations automatically, see section 2.3.
DATA LOGGER – record measurements, enabling visualization on chart or table, see
section 2.4.
VIDEOS – features videos made by Presys to assist in the use of the calibrator, and can
also store videos made by the user, see section 2.5.
SETTINGS – general instrument settings, see section 2.6.
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2.1. Calibrator Menu
To select the Pressure Control Module and the Auxiliary Input functions press
the CALIBRATOR button from the main menu.
When first entering the CALIBRATOR menu, the PCON-Y18-LP executes a
VENT operation and an AUTO RESET of the pressure read in the Pressure Control
Module. When it is done, it goes to CONTROL mode. The following screens are
displayed.
Fig. 05 - Calibrator initialization
The Pressure Control Module has three operation modes: MEASURE, VENT and
CONTROL (see sections 2.1.2, 2.1.3 and 2.1.4). To select an operation mode, press one
of the buttons indicated below. The current state is indicated by the symbol.
Fig. 06 - Pressure Control Module - Operation Modes
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2.1.1. Pressure Control Module – Connections
PCON-Y18-LP controls the pressure in the output port with high precision and
stability. To control the pressure, an integrated electric pump for positive and negative
pressure generation supplies the pressure for the controller. When the calibrator is
switched on, the electric pump is turned on and provides the required pressure for the
entire range of the calibrator.
The presence of water, oil or particles in the pressure control module can cause
irreparable damage to the system. Equipment and connections must be clean and dry when
connected to output. The use of impurities filters is necessary to protect the system.
Fig. 07 - Pressure Control Module
Fig. 08 – Output Connections (Rear Panel – Dt / RM Version)
- For the RM and DT version, the VENT port is located on the rear panel; HI and LO ports (Pressure output) are
located on the front panel.
- For the FS version, HI and LO ports (Pressure output) are located on the front panel; VENT port is an internal port
(not accessible by the user).
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WARNING!
The instruments described in this technical manual are equipments for
use in specialized technical area. The user is responsible for the
configuration and selection of values of the parameters of the
instruments. The manufacturer warns against the risk of incidents with
injuries to both persons and property, resulting from the incorrect use of
the instrument. Use the instrument only according to this technical
manual. Any operation not described here is not allowed.
WARNING!
Other pressure equipments and accessories (such as hose, reservoirs,
protection devices) connected to the calibrator must be appropriate to the
working pressure.
WARNING!
The calibrator discharges gas to the atmosphere through vent port. Leave
this port free.
WARNING!
Before connecting the instrument under test to the output port, make a
VENT operation to discharge any gas inside the controller. Before turning
the calibrator off, it is recommended to vent the gas inside the controller.
ATTENTION!
To prevent damage to the connected instrument to be calibrated, do not
turn off the PCON-Y18-LP with the CONTROL mode selected. Before
turning off, select MEASURE or VENT mode.
IMPORTANT!
All pressure equipment and accessories (such as hoses, connections,
adapters, etc.) connected to the calibrator must be clean, free of residues
such as oil, dirt, dust etc. These residues can cause irreversible damage
to the internal system of the pressure control module. It is mandatory to
use filters in out port (HI).
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2.1.2. Measure Mode
In Measure mode, the calibrator shows the pressure measurement in the Control
Module. In this state, the control mode is disabled.
Fig. 09 - Measure mode – screen
Note: The FS Version (Field Service) has an internal VENT port, not accessible to the user.
Fig. 10 - Measure mode – state of the valves
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The state of the output isolation valve is user configurable. To change the state of
the valve, press the SETTINGS button shown below and change the Output
Parameters (OPEN / CLOSED) in the ADVANCED tab.
The valve symbol appears on the calibrator screen indicating that the Isolation
valve is OPEN. This valve is used to isolate the unit under test from the pressure control
module.
Fig. 11 - Output Isolation Valve Status
To zero the current pressure measurement, press the RESET PRESS button.
Whenever this function is used, the PCON-Y18-LP executes a VENT operation and an
AUTO RESET of the pressure read in the Pressure Control Module and returns to the
control mode.
ATTENTION: Whenever you change the inclination of the PCON-Y18-LP, it is
important to perform the RESET operation of the pressure again.
Fig. 12 - Reset of the current pressure measurement
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2.1.3. Control Mode
In this mode, the calibrator controls pressure at the output port through the
admission and exhaustion control valves.
Fig. 13 - Control mode – screen
Note: The FS Version (Field Service) has an internal VENT port, not accessible to the user.
Fig. 14 - Control mode – state of the valves
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a) Range Parameters
WARNING!
Before connecting the instrument under test to the output port it is
recommended to configure the output range parameters. These
parameters limit the controller output range, in order to protect the
instrument under test.
To change the pressure controller output range press the SETTINGS button
shown below and edit the Min and Max values in the RANGE tab. All parameters set in
these menus are the same engineering unit of the execution mode (measure / control).
The engineering unit used is indicated in the upper right corner of the screen. To change
the unit, return to the execution mode (measure / control) and touch on the unit (Pa, psi
etc) and select the desired unit.
Fig. 15 - Range parameters
Changing the output range is useful when the pressure range of the instrument
under test is lower than the control module range, to protect against overpressure at the
instrument.
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