WIKA Mensor CPA8001 User manual

CPA8001
Operating Instructions
Air Data Test Set CPA8001 PN 0018608001G • 05/2019
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Table of Contents
1. General Information 7
1.1 Warranty 7
1.2 Important Notice 7
1.3 FCC Radio Frequency Emission Notice 7
1.4 Trademarks and Copyrights 8
1.5 Software License Agreement 8
1.6 Mensor Service Plus 8
1.6.1 After the Warranty 8
1.6.2 Calibration Services 9
1.6.3 Accreditations 9
1.7 Packaging for Shipment 9
2. Safety Notices 10
2.1 User Responsibilities 10
2.2 General Safety Notices 10
2.3 Warnings and Caution Notices 11
3. Product Description 12
3.1 General Description 12
3.2 IntelliScale Transducer Choices 12
3.3 Front Panel 13
3.3.1 Power Switch 13
3.3.2 USB Port 13
3.3.3 Information Label 13
3.3.4 Screen 13
3.3.5 Main Screen Features 14
3.3.5.1 Screen Navigation 14
3.4 Main Features 15
4.Specications 16
4.1MeasureSpecications 16
4.2ControlSpecications 17
4.3GeneralSpecications 17
4.4 Transducer Removal/Replacement 18
4.5 Regulator 19
4.6 Transducer Module 19
4.7 IntelliScale 20
5. Installation 21
5.1 Initial Installation 21
5.2 Unpacking the System 21

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5.3 Dimensions (inches) 22
5.4 Turning on the CPA8001 23
5.5 Pressure Connections 23
5.6 Pneumatic Connections and Pressure Fittings 25
5.7 Electrical & Communication Connections 26
5.7.1 Notices Regarding the Electrical Connections 27
5.7.1.1 Power Supply 27
5.7.1.2 Interfaces 27
5.7.1.3 Ethernet Interface 27
5.7.1.4 USB Host Interface 27
5.7.1.5 USB Device Interface 27
5.7.1.6 RS-232 Interface 27
5.7.1.7 IEEE-488 Interface 27
6.LocalOperation 28
6.1 General 28
6.1.1 Buttons, Keys, Switches, Tabs, and Other Terms 29
6.1.2 Map of the Main Screen Features 29
6.2 Main Screen Buttons / Features 30
6.2.1 CPA8001AirDataTestSetCongurationOptions:Ps/PtorPs/Qc 31
6.2.2 Avionics / Pressure Reading 31
6.2.3 Setpoint Buttons 32
6.2.4 Setpoint Value 32
6.2.5 Setup 33
6.2.6 Setpoint Entry Methods 33
6.2.6.1 Number Pad 34
6.2.6.2 Number Pad / Step 35
6.2.6.3 Digital Step 35
6.2.6.4 Program Data Entry 36
6.2.7 Favorites 37
6.2.8 Status Bar 37
6.2.9 Secondary Display 38
6.2.10 Limits 39
6.2.11 Instrument Modes / Avionics Units / Pressure Units 40
6.2.12 Pressure Type 40
6.2.13 Operating Modes 41
6.2.13.1 Measure Mode 42
6.2.13.2 Control Mode 44
6.2.13.3 Vent Mode 46

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6.2.13.4 StateoftheIsolationValveswhentheCPA8001iso 48
6.2.14 Vacuum Setting 49
6.2.15 Automated Zero 50
7. Setup 52
7.1 General Tab 53
7.1.1 Instrument Mode 53
7.1.2 Linked Modes 54
7.1.3 Language 54
7.1.4 Brightness 55
7.1.5 Volume 55
7.1.6 Zero Reminder Interval 56
7.1.7 Save[Conguration] 56
7.1.8 Load[Conguration] 57
7.2 Remote Tab 58
7.2.1 Remote Command Set 58
7.2.2 IEEE-488 Address 58
7.2.3 Ethernet Communication 59
7.2.4 Termination Character 59
7.2.5 Serial Communications 60
7.3ChannelSetup[Ps],[Pt]and[Qc] 61
7.3.1 Setup Units 62
7.3.2 Rate Units 62
7.3.3 Secondary Display 63
7.3.4 Secondary Display Units 63
7.3.5 Filter 64
7.3.6 Resolution 64
7.3.7 NegativeQcLimits 65
7.3.8 QcReference 66
7.3.9 True Airspeed Enable 67
7.3.10 True Airspeed Temperature 67
7.3.11 Maximum Limits and Minimum Limits 68
7.3.12 Stable Limits and Stable Delay 69
7.3.13 Rate Maximum Limits and Rate Minimum Limits 71
7.3.14 Rate Stable Limits and Rate Stable Delay 72
7.3.15 Vent Rate (Go-To-Ground parameters) 73
7.4 Applications 74
7.4.1 Passwords 75
7.4.2 Calibration - Guidelines 76

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7.4.2.1 Calibration Environment 76
7.4.2.2 Calibration Pressure Standards 76
7.4.2.3 Calibration Media 76
7.4.2.4 Calibration Setup 77
7.4.3 Calibration Procedures 78
7.4.3.1 1 Point Calibration 79
7.4.3.2 2 Point Calibration 82
7.4.3.3 Linearize 83
7.4.3.4 Head Correction (password protected) 85
7.4.4 Programs 86
7.4.5 Favorites 87
7.4.6 Troubleshoot 87
7.4.7 Admin 88
7.5 Info Tab 88
8. Remote Operation 89
8.1 Software/Functions 89
8.2 Remote Command Set 89
8.3 SCPI Commands 97
8.4 SCPI Error Messages and Error Codes 101
9. Options 102
9.1 Transport Case 102
9.2 Rack Mount Kit 102
9.3 Barometric Reference Transducer 102
9.4 Adaptor Fittings 103
10. Maintenance 103
10.1 Beyond the Warranty 103
10.2 Troubleshooting 103
10.2.1 Pressure Transducer Location 105
10.2.2 Transducer Removal / Replacement 105
11. Appendix 107
11.1 Avionics Overview 107
11.2 Measurement Units 108
11.3 Conversion Factors, bar 109
11.4 Conversion Factors, PSI 110
11.5 Conversion Factors, millitorr 111

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1. General Information
1.1 Warranty
All products manufactured by Mensor LP (Mensor) are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship
and materials for a period of two years from the date of shipment. No other express warranty is given,
andnoarmationofSeller,bywordsoractions,shallconstituteawarranty.SELLERDISCLAIMSANY
IMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORANYPARTICULARPURPOSES
WHATSOEVER. If any defect in workmanship or material should develop under conditions of normal
use and service within the warranty period, repairs will be made at no charge to the original purchaser,
upon delivery of the product(s) to the factory, shipping charges prepaid. If inspection by Mensor or
its authorized representative reveals that the product was damaged by accident, alteration, misuse,
abuse, faulty installation or other causes beyond the control of Mensor, this warranty does not apply.
ThejudgmentofMensorwillbenalastoallmattersconcerningconditionoftheproduct,thecauseand
nature of a defect, and the necessity or manner of repair. Service, repairs or disassembly of the product
inanymanner,performedwithoutspecicfactorypermission,voidsthiswarranty.
MENSORMAKESNOWARRANTYOFANYKINDWITHREGARDTOTHISMANUAL,INCLUDING,
BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,THEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Mensor shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
1.2 Important Notice
Theproductspecicationsandotherinformationcontainedinthismanualaresubjectto
change without notice.
Any reproduction of this manual or parts thereof by any means is prohibited.
1.3 FCC Radio Frequency Emission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
Use shielded cables to connect external devices to this instrument to minimize RF radiation.

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1.4 Trademarks and Copyrights
WIKA is a registered trademark of WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG.
Mensor is a registered trademark of Mensor LP. ©2012, Mensor LP. All rights reserved.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive companies.
1.5 SoftwareLicenseAgreement
This product contains intellectual property, i.e., software programs, that are licensed for use by the end
user/customer (hereinafter “end user”).
This is not a sale of such intellectual property. The end user shall not copy, disassemble, reverse
engineer or de-compile the software programs.
The software programs are provided to the end user “as is” without warranty of any kind, either
expressorimplied,including,butnotlimitedto,warrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessfora
particular purpose.The entire risk of the quality and performance of the software program is
with the end user.
Mensoranditssuppliersshallnotbeheldtoanyliabilityforanydamagessueredorincurredbythe
end user (including, but not limited to, general, special, consequential or incidental damages including
damagesforlossofbusinessprots,businessinterruption,lossofbusinessinformationandthelike),
arising from or in connection with the delivery, use or performance of the software program.
1.6 Mensor Service Plus
Mensorhasmadeaconcertedeorttoprovidecompleteandcurrentinformationfortheproperuseof
the equipment. If there are questions regarding this manual, proper use of the equipment, or if you have
problemsusingyourCPA8001andyoudon’tndtheanswerinthismanual,contacteitherMensoror
WIKA for personal assistance.We are ready to help.
Mensor WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG
201 Barnes Drive Alexander-Wiegand-Straße 30
San Marcos, Tx 78666 63911 Klingenberg / Germany
 tel: 1-512-396-4200   tel: +499372/132-5015
1-800-984-4200 (USA only)
 fax: 1-512-396-1820   fax: +499372/132-8767
 email:[e-mail]  email: [e-mail]
  [e-mail]   CT[email protected]
 website:www.mensor.com  website:www.wika.de
1.6.1 After the Warranty
Mensor’s concern with the performance of this instrument is not limited to the warranty period. We
providecompleterepair,calibrationandcerticationservicesafterthewarrantyforanominalfeeas
explained in Section 10. Maintenance.

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1.6.2 Calibration Services
In addition to servicing our own products, Mensor provides complete pressure calibration services up
to20,000psiformanypressureinstruments.ThisserviceincludesaCerticateofComplianceand
Calibration and a record of traceability to the pressure standards of the United States National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST).
1.6.3 Accreditations
MensorisregisteredtoISO9001:2008.ThecalibrationprogramatMensorisaccreditedbyA2LA,as
complyingwithboththeISO/IEC17025:2005andtheANSI/NCSLZ540-1-1994standards.
1.7 Packaging for Shipment
Iftheproductmustbeshippedtoadierentlocationorreturnedforanyreasonthroughacommoncarrier
it must be packaged properly to minimize the risk of damage.
The recommended method of packing is to place the instrument in a container, surrounded on all sides
with at least four inches of shock attenuation material such as styrofoam peanuts.
If the instrument will be subjected to frequent transport then the optional Transport Case shown in
Section 9, Options, might be an economical solution.This wheeled case is very rugged and provides
complete and long term protection against rough handling.

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2. Safety Notices
2.1 User Responsibilities
Toensuresafety,theoperatormustmakesurethatthefollowingconditionsaremet:
■Thesystemisusedproperly,nodangerousmediaareusedandthatalltechnicalspecicationsare
observed.
■The system is in perfect operating condition.
■The operation manual is legible and accessible to the user at the system’s location.
■Thesystemisoperated,servicedandrepairedonlybyauthorizedandqualiedpersonnel.
■The user receives instruction on industrial safety and environmental protection, and is knowledgeable
of all operating instructions and safety notices relevant to the current procedure.
2.2 General Safety Notices
The system should be operated only by trained personnel who are familiar with this manual
and the operation of the instrument.
A condition for trouble-free and safe operation of this system is proper transport,
proper storage, installation, assembly and proper use as well as careful operation
and maintenance.
Any operation not described in the following instructions should be prohibited. The
system must be handled with care required for an electronic precision instrument
(protectfromhumidity,impacts,strongmagneticelds,staticelectricityand
extreme temperatures). Do not insert any objects into the instrument.
The system is powered via the power cable with a voltage that can cause physical
injury. Even after disconnecting the system from the power supply, dangerous
voltages can temporarily occur due to capacitance.
The use of hazardous or toxic media is prohibited.
Repairs must be performed only by authorized service personnel.
Additional safety notices are found throughout this manual.