Vaisala BAROCAP PTB330 User manual

USER'S GUIDE
Vaisala BAROCAP® Digital Baromete
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PTB330
M210855EN-D

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................9
About This Manual...................................................................9
Contents of This Manual.......................................................9
Version Information.............................................................10
Documentation Conventions...............................................10
Safety.......................................................................................11
ESD Protection .......................................................................11
Recycling ................................................................................12
Trademarks.............................................................................12
License Agreement................................................................12
Warranty..................................................................................12
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW................................................................................13
Introduction to PTB330..........................................................13
Basic Features and Options................................................14
Pressure Measurement.......................................................14
Outer Structure of the Barometer........................................15
Inner Structure of the Barometer ........................................16
CHAPTER 3
INSTALLATION............................................................................................17
Mounting the Housing ...........................................................17
Standard Mounting without Mounting Plate........................17
Wall Mounting with Wall Mounting Kit.................................18
Mounting with DIN Rail Installation Kit................................19
Pole Installation with Installation Kit for Pole or Pipeline ....19
Mounting Rain Shield with Installation Kit...........................22
Panel Mounting Frame........................................................22
Pressure connections............................................................24
General about Wiring and Grounding..................................25
Cable Bushings...................................................................25
Grounding the Cables.........................................................26
Grounding the Barometer Housing .....................................27
Alternate Wiring Systems......................................................27
Signal and Power Supply Wiring.........................................28
M-12 (8-Pin) Connector.......................................................30
D-9 Connector.....................................................................31
Optional Modules...................................................................32
AC Power Supply Module...................................................32
Installation......................................................................33
Warnings.............................................................................34

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Galvanic Isolation for Output...............................................37
Analog Output Module AOUT-1T........................................38
Installation and Wiring....................................................38
Relay Module RELAY-1L ....................................................40
Installation and Wiring....................................................40
Selecting the Activation State of the Relay.........................41
RS-422/RS-485 Interface Module (RS485-1) .....................42
Installation and Wiring....................................................43
CHAPTER 4
OPERATION.................................................................................................47
Getting Started........................................................................47
Display/Keypad (Optional).....................................................47
Basic Display.......................................................................47
Menus and Navigation....................................................48
Pressure 3h Trend and Tendency Reading........................49
Using Basic Display........................................................49
Pressure Tendency Graphics and Codes......................49
Using Serial Line............................................................51
Missing Trend.................................................................51
Graphic History....................................................................51
Information Display..............................................................53
Display Settings...................................................................54
Changing Quantities.......................................................54
Changing Units...............................................................54
Rounding........................................................................55
Backlight.........................................................................55
Contrast..........................................................................55
Keypad Lock...................................................................55
Measuring Settings..............................................................56
Diagnostic Settings..............................................................56
Serial Interface Settings......................................................57
System Settings...................................................................58
Language .......................................................................58
Menu PIN Lock...............................................................58
Factory Settings .............................................................59
Clearing Graph Displays ................................................59
Relay Settings .....................................................................60
Relay Outputs.................................................................60
Testing the Operation of Relays.....................................61
Analog Output Settings .......................................................62
Analog Output Quantities...............................................62
Testing the Operation of Analog Outputs.......................62
Analog Output Fault Indication.......................................63
MI70 Link Interface Software for Data Handling..................63
Serial Line Communication...................................................64
User Port Connection..........................................................65
Service Port Connection......................................................66
Terminal Program Settings..................................................66
Opening a Serial/USB connection..................................67
List of Serial Commands .......................................................68
General Settings.....................................................................70
Changing Quantities and Units............................................70
FORM.............................................................................70

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UNIT...............................................................................73
DATE and TIME.............................................................75
Measurement Related Commands .....................................77
TQFE..............................................................................77
DPMAX ..........................................................................78
AVRG.............................................................................79
HHCP.............................................................................79
HQFE.............................................................................80
HQNH.............................................................................80
ICAOQNH ......................................................................81
PSTAB ...........................................................................82
User Port Serial Settings.....................................................84
SDELAY.........................................................................84
SERI...............................................................................84
SMODE..........................................................................85
INTV...............................................................................86
ECHO.............................................................................86
System Information Commands..........................................87
? .....................................................................................87
ERRS.............................................................................87
VERS .............................................................................88
Resetting Barometer by Using Serial Line..........................88
RESET...........................................................................88
Locking Menu/Keypad by Using Serial Line .......................89
LOCK .............................................................................89
Data Recording.......................................................................90
Selecting Data Recording Quantities..................................90
DSEL..............................................................................90
View Recorded Data...........................................................91
DIR.................................................................................91
PLAY..............................................................................92
DELETE/UNDELETE.....................................................93
Operating Relays....................................................................93
Quantity for Relay Output....................................................93
Measurement-Based Relay Output Modes.........................93
Relay Setpoints..............................................................93
Hysteresis ......................................................................95
Relay Indicating Barometer Error Status ............................95
Enabling/Disabling Relays ..................................................96
Setting Relay Outputs.........................................................96
RSEL..............................................................................96
Testing the Operation of Relays..........................................98
RTEST ...........................................................................98
Operating RS-485 Module .....................................................99
Networking Commands.......................................................99
ADDR...........................................................................100
SDELAY.......................................................................100
SMODE POLL..............................................................100
SCOM ..........................................................................100
OPEN...........................................................................101
CLOSE.........................................................................101
SEND...........................................................................101
Operating Analog Output ....................................................102
Changing Output Mode and Range..................................102
Analog Output Quantities..................................................104

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AMODE/ASEL..............................................................104
Analog Output Tests..........................................................105
ATEST..........................................................................105
Analog Output Fault Indication Setting..............................105
AERR............................................................................105
CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................107
Periodic Maintenance...........................................................107
Cleaning ............................................................................107
Error States...........................................................................107
Technical Support ................................................................110
Product Returns....................................................................110
CHAPTER 6
CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENT.........................................................111
Pressure ................................................................................111
Opening and Closing the Adjustment Mode......................112
Pressure Adjustment ...........................................................113
Adjustments Using Display/Keypad ..................................114
Linear/Offset Adjustment Using Serial Line ......................116
LCP1, LCP2, LCP3 ......................................................116
Multipoint Adjustment Using Serial Line............................118
MPCP1, MPCP2, MPCP3............................................118
Analog Output Adjustment (Ch1)........................................121
Using Display/Keypad .......................................................121
Using Serial Line ...............................................................122
ACAL............................................................................122
Feeding Adjustment Information........................................123
Using Display/Keypad .......................................................123
Using Serial Line ...............................................................123
CTEXT..........................................................................123
CDATE .........................................................................123
CHAPTER 7
TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................................125
Specifications .......................................................................125
Performance......................................................................125
Barometric pressure range 500 ... 1100 hPa...............125
Barometric pressure range 50 ... 1100 hPa.................125
Operating Environment .....................................................126
Inputs and outputs.............................................................127
Mechanics .........................................................................128
Technical Specifications of Optional Modules...................128
Options and Accessories ....................................................130
Dimensions (in mm) .............................................................131

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APPENDIX A
CALCULATION FORMULAS ....................................................................133
ICAOQNH Mode for QNH and QFE.............................134
APPENDIX B
UNIT CONVERSION TABLES...................................................................135
APPENDIX C
PA11A EMULATION MODE......................................................................139
Activating the PA11A Emulation Mode..............................139
PA11A Message Format ......................................................140

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List of Figures
Figure 1Barometer Body........................................................................15
Figure 2Open Barometer Interior...........................................................16
Figure 3Standard Mounting...................................................................17
Figure 4Mounting with Wall Mounting Kit ..............................................18
Figure 5Dimensions of Plastic Mounting Plate......................................18
Figure 6Mounting with DIN Rail Installation Kit .....................................19
Figure 7Vertical Pole (Side)...................................................................20
Figure 8Vertical Pole (Front)..................................................................20
Figure 9Horizontal Pole .........................................................................20
Figure 10Mounting with Metal Wall Mounting Plate ................................21
Figure 11Dimensions of Metal Mounting Plate (mm) ..............................21
Figure 12Mounting Rain Shield with Installation Kit ................................22
Figure 13Panel Mounting Frame.............................................................23
Figure 14Panel Mounting Dimensions.....................................................23
Figure 15Cable Bushings.........................................................................25
Figure 16Grounding the Screen of Electrical Cable................................26
Figure 17Screw Terminal Block on Motherboard ....................................28
Figure 18Wiring of Optional M-12 (8-Pin) Connector..............................30
Figure 19Wiring of Optional D-9 Connector.............................................31
Figure 20AC Power Supply Module.........................................................32
Figure 21Galvanic Power Isolation..........................................................37
Figure 22Analog Output 1 Module AOUT-1T..........................................38
Figure 23Analog Output Dip Switch Positions.........................................39
Figure 24Relay Module............................................................................41
Figure 25RS485-1 Module.......................................................................42
Figure 264-Wire RS-485 Bus...................................................................44
Figure 272-Wire RS-485 Bus...................................................................45
Figure 28Basic Display............................................................................47
Figure 29Main Menu (Main Level)...........................................................48
Figure 30P3H Tendency............................................................................49
Figure 31Pressure Tendency Description ...............................................50
Figure 32Graphical Display .....................................................................51
Figure 33Device Information on Display..................................................53
Figure 34Checking Stability of the Measurement....................................57
Figure 35Relay Indicators on Display......................................................60
Figure 36Service Port Connector and User Port Terminal
on Motherboard ........................................................................64
Figure 37Connection Example Between PC Serial Port and User Port..65
Figure 38Opening a Serial Connection....................................................67
Figure 39Relay Output Modes.................................................................94
Figure 40FAULT STATUS Relay Output Mode.......................................95
Figure 41Current/Voltage Switches of Output Module..........................102
Figure 42Dip Switch Selection Example................................................103
Figure 43Error Indicator and Error Message.........................................108
Figure 44Adjustment Menu....................................................................112
Figure 45PTB330 Adjustments..............................................................113
Figure 46Barometer Body Dimensions..................................................131
Figure 47Pressure Conversion Chart....................................................135

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List of Tables
Table 1Manual Revisions.....................................................................10
Table 2Quantities Measured by PTB330.............................................15
Table 3Pin Assignments to RS-232-/485 Serial Output.......................30
Table 4Pin Assignments to RS-232/485 Serial Output........................31
Table 5Connecting the Twisted Pair Wires to the Screw Terminals....44
Table 64-Wire (Switch 3: On)...............................................................45
Table 72-Wire (Switch 3: Off)...............................................................45
Table 8Periods for Trend and Max/Min Calculations...........................52
Table 9Graph Information Messages in Cursor Mode.........................52
Table 10Default Serial Communication Settings for the User Port........65
Table 11Fixed Communication Settings for Service Port ......................66
Table 12FORM Modifiers.......................................................................71
Table 13Symbols Used in FORM Checksum Equations .......................72
Table 14Quantity Symbols.....................................................................72
Table 15Output Quantities and Units.....................................................73
Table 16Selection of Output Modes.......................................................85
Table 17ERRS command line parameters.............................................88
Table 18Error Messages......................................................................109
Table 19Adjustment and Calibration Commands for Barometer
Module P1..............................................................................112
Table 20Barometric Pressure range 500 ... 1100 hPa at 20°C............125
Table 21Barometric pressure range 50 ... 1100 hPa at 20°C..............125
Table 22Temperature Dependence****................................................126
Table 23Total Accuracy at -40 ... +60°C (-40 ... +140 °F)....................126
Table 24Long Term Stability ................................................................126
Table 25Operating Environment ..........................................................126
Table 26Inputs and outputs..................................................................127
Table 27Mechanics..............................................................................128
Table 28AC Power Supply Module ......................................................128
Table 29Analog Output Module AOUT-1.............................................128
Table 30Relay Module .........................................................................129
Table 31RS-422/RS-485 Module RS485-1..........................................129
Table 32Options and Accessories........................................................130
Table 33Symbols used in QNH calculation formulas...........................134
Table 34Unit Conversion Table for all Pressure Quantities
(Excluding ΔPxx and P3h)........................................................136
Table 35Unit Conversion Table for Difference Pressure ΔPxx and
Pressure Trend P3h Quantities...............................................136
Table 36Unit Conversion Table for Settings Pressure Stability
PSTAB and Maximum Pressure Difference ΔPMAX.............136
Table 37Unit Conversion Table for Settings HHCP and HQFE...........137
Table 38Unit Conversion Table for Settings HQNH.............................137
Table 39Unit Conversion Table for Setting TQFE................................137

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