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RPM4™
Reference Pressure Monitor
Operation and Maintenance Manual
© 2004-2007 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company
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High pressure liquids and gases are potentially hazardous. Energy stored in these liquids and gases can be released unexpectedly and with extreme force. High pressure systems should be assembled and operated only by personnel who have been instructed in proper safety practices. This instrument is not to be operated in any other manner than that specified by the manufacturer. © 2004-2007 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company All rights rese
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................... I TABLES .................................................................................. V FIGURES................................................................................VI ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................VII 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 1 1.1 P
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RPM4™ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 3.2.2 GAUGE AND NEGATIVE GAUGE MODES WITH AN AXXX (ABSOLUTE) Q-RPT, DYNAMIC COMPENSATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE ...............................................................................19 3.2.3 MULTIPE RANGES (Q-RPTS, AUTORANGE AND INFINITE RANGING) .................................................19 3.2.4 PARALLEL MEASUREMENT MODE..........................................................................................................21 3.2.5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. REMOTE OPERATION ....................................................... 81 4.1 OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................81 4.2 INTERFACING.......................................................................................................................................81 4.2.1 RS232 INTERFACE ....................................................................
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RPM4™ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................131 7. APPENDIX ......................................................................135 7.1 REMOTE [ENT] ...................................................................................................................................135 7.2 UNIT CONVERSION..........................................................................................................................
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TABLES & FIGURES TABLES TABLES Table 1. Reference Pressure Transducer (Q-RPT) Module Designations and Ranges ............................. 3 Table 2. RPM4 Packing List......................................................................................................................... 7 Table 3. Position Designators of Q-RPTs in an RPM4 System................................................................. 20 Table 4. Settings and What They Are Specific To (Range, Measurement Mode
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RPM4™ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FIGURES FIGURES Figure 1. Front Panel ................................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 2. Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................... 9 Figure 3. MAIN RUN Screen Display Fields .....................................................................................
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL ABOUT THIS MANUAL ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is intended to provide the user with the basic information necessary to operate an RPM4 reference pressure monitor. It also includes a great deal of additional information provided to allow you to optimize RPM4 use and take full advantage of its many features and functions. RPM4-AD is a special air data configuration of RPM4 which has its own dedicated manual, p/n 550148. This manual is for all other configurations
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RPM4™ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOTES NOTES © 2004-2007 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page VIII
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1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW RPM4 is a stand-alone, microprocessor driven, reference pressure monitor intended to precisely measure gas or liquid pressure in a wide variety of pressure calibration, measurement and testing applications. It has been designed to provide very high performance and extensive features combined with maximum versatility and ease of use. RPM4 uses one or two quartz reference pressure transducer (Q-RPT) modules and, in s
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RPM4™ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS 1.2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements 85 to 264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 25 VA max consumption and 12VDC, 1.2 A Operating Temperature Range 15 to 35 °C Storage Temperature Range - 20 to 70 °C Meets MIL-T-28800D Vibration Ventilation To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation. Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from rear panel cooling fan. Weight 5 kg (11 lb) approx. (varies slightly with number and type of Q-RPT mod
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1. INTRODUCTION Q-RPTs of A10M and lower are available with two different performance levels, STANDARD class and PREMIUM class. See the product label on the RPM4 rear panel, the Q-RPT module label on the rear panel and/or the product calibration reports to determine the class of the Q-RPT(s) installed in RPM4. Table 1. Reference Pressure Transducer (Q-RPT) Module Designations and Ranges SI VERSION US VERSION MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM Q-RPT RANGE RANGE RANGE RANGE DESIG
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RPM4™ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Warm Up Time 30 minute temperature stabilization recommended from cold power up. Resolution To 1 ppm, user adjustable Compensated Temperature Range 5 to 35 °C ± 0.008 % /g maximum, worst axis Acceleration Affect Allows operation at ± 20° from reference plane without significant effect Predicted One Year Stability ± 0.005% of reading 1 (all classes and types) Q-RPTs UP TO A10M (1500 psi) STANDARD CLASS PREMIUM CLASS ± 0.005% of reading, 0.0015
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.2.3 BATTERY AND CHARGER PACK Power Requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 W max consumption 0 to 50 °C Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range - 20 to 50 °C Vibration Meets MIL-T-28800D Weight 2 kg (4.4 lb) Dimensions 8 cm H x 22.5 cm W x 20 cm D (3.1 in. x 8.9 in. x 7.9 in.) Nickel Metal-Hydride Battery Type Battery Voltage 12 VDC Battery Capacity Typical: 9000 mAh Min: 8200 mAh Charge Time Full charge from empty, 14 to 16 hours approx. A
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RPM4™ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOTES NOTES © 2004-2007 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page VI
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2. INSTALLATION 2. INSTALLATION 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 2.1.1 REMOVING FROM PACKAGING RPM4 is delivered in a corrugated container with polyethylene inserts to hold it in place; or in the optional molded, medium density polyethylene shipping case with a custom foam insert for holding the RPM4. Remove the RPM4 and its accessories from the shipping container and remove each element from its protective plastic bag. 2.1.2 INSPECTING CONTENTS Check that all items are
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RPM4™ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2.2 SITE REQUIREMENTS Install RPM4 on a flat, stable surface at a convenient height. The front feet can be extended so that the unit can be inclined for easier viewing. The RPM4 can also be mounted in a standard 19 in. rack mount using the optional rack mount kit. 2.3 SETUP 2.3.1 PREPARING FOR OPERATION To prepare RPM4 for check out and operation: Remove the plastic caps from the RPM4 rear panel pressure connections. Remove the protective plast
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2. INSTALLATION 2.3.2.2 REAR PANEL 1. 12VDC Power Supply 10. TEST(+) Pressure Port, Lo Q-RPT Connection (if Lo Q-RPT present) 11. TEST(-) Pressure Port, Lo Q-RPT 2. Remote [ENT] Connector 3. IEEE-488 Connector (if Lo-QRPT present, ) or ATM (>A10M) 7. Fuse Pressure Port, Lo Q-RPT 8. Electrical Power Connector
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RPM4™ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2.3.4 REMOTE [ENT] CONNECTION (FOOTSWITCH OR OTHER SWITCH) Connect the optional remote ENTER footswitch, if available or a user supplied switch fitted to the optional cable (see Section 7.1). Connect the cable to the RPM4 rear panel connection labeled REMOTE ENTER. Activating the switch is equivalent to pressing the [ENT] key on the front panel (see Section 3.1.3). 2.3.5 CONNECTING TO MEASURE PRESSURE (TEST(+) AND TEST(-) PORTS) Using a pressure
