AUTOMATION P R O D U C T S GROUP, INC. Operator’s Manual PG10 Full Access DOC. 9003470 Rev B 6/11 Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • E-mail: sales@apgsensors.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Table of Contents Warranty ................................................................................................................ 3 Programming the PG10 .................................................................................... 4-32 Menu Flow Chart................................................................................................ 5 Mode Setting ......................................................................................................
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 • Warranty and Warranty Restrictions APG warrants its products to be free from defects of material and workmanship and will, without charge, replace or repair any equipment found defective upon inspection at its factory, provided the equipment has been returned, transportation prepaid, within 24 months from date of shipment from factory.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Programming the PG10 Each of the 4 buttons on the PG10 performs dual functions; one within the setup menu system, and another when in standard operating mode. Mode Button MODE Primary Function: Used to access the main setup menu or to return to the main setup menu from any of the submenus. Secondary Function: Used to cycle the gauge on and off by pressing and holding for approximately 2 seconds.
Rev. B, 6/11 MAXMIN PG10 YES NO < 120 PSI UNITS P HOLD ON OFF ADVSET TARE DATLOG > 120 PSI PSI BAR KPA CUSTOM MBAR INHG INH2O MMHG PSI BAR KPA CUSTOM KGCM2 MPA FTH2O CMHG SET MULTIPLIER VALUE DATE LBF KN LBS NEWTON TON TONNES CUSTOM ONLY ON OFF SET DATE MM.DD.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 • Operating Modes: The PG10 has 4 standard operating modes to choose from: Mode 000: Full Access - Provides access to all menu settings. If no buttons are pushed for 1 minute, the gauge will revert back to Mode 003 (factory default). Mode 002: Limited Access - Menu is locked. - ENTR - zeros the reading (press and hold for 3 seconds). or MODE cycles between the Max and Min readings. On/Off functions only on battery powered gauges.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Accessing the Setup Menu: Step 1: Simultaneously press and hold MODE and ENTR for approximately 3 seconds. This will bring up the 3 digit mode number. Step 2: Using or to change the value of the flashing digit, and ENTR to advance to the next digit, change the mode number to 000. Step 3: Press MODE to enter the setup menu, and press through menu choices. or to scroll Exiting the Menu System: Step 1: While in the main setup menu, press displayed.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 • Maximum/Minimum Reset (MAXMIN): Pressing the or button while in operating mode will cycle between displaying the present pressure reading, the maximum pressure reading and the minimum pressure reading. The maximum and minimum readings will be stored until the gauge is powered down or the max/min readings are reset. Resetting the Max/Min readings: Step 1: Press MODE once to enter the main setup menu. Step 2: Press or cycle through the options until MAXMIN is displayed.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 • Units of Measure (UNITS): Allows the user to select the unit of measure to be displayed as the pressure reading.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Using Custom Units (CUSTOM): The Custom Units setting allows the user to display a volumetric weight by applying a conversion factor to the pressure reading. NOTE: The conversion factor must be calculated using PSI as the base unit of measure. Setting the Custom Units feature: Step 1: Calculate the conversion factor from psi to the desired unit of measure. Step 2: Press MODE once to enter the main setup menu. Step 3: Press or to cycle through the options until UNITS is displayed.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 • Peak-Hold (P HOLd): When the Peak-Hold is enabled, the gauge will display the “peak” or maximum pressure reading since the gauge was powered on or the Max/Min value was reset. NOTE 1: When the Peak-Hold feature is enabled, the PEAK icon will be displayed in the upper left area of the display. Options: Off or On Enabling the Peak-Hold feature: Step 1: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 • Advanced Settings (AdVSET): The Advanced Settings menu is used to customize the LCD display and to setup any optional features, such as an analog output. Auto-Off (AUTO): This function is applicable to battery powered units only. The Auto-Off feature allows the user to designate the time of inactivity (no buttons pushed) until the gauge automatically powers down.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Decimal Place (dEC PL): The reading can be set to display in High Resolution (HI RES), Medium Resolution (MEdRES) or Low Resolution (LO RES) mode. Switching between resolutions will shift the displayed reading by one decimal place position. NOTE: Gauges without a decimal place position will display a dummy zero (or zeros) when the resolution is changed to medium or low.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Sample Rate (SAMPLE): Adjusts the rate at which the gauge takes sample readings. NOTE: Setting the Sample Rate to “SLOW” will help preserve battery life (when applicable) and will also help to smooth rapidly fluctuating readings. Options: SLOW (4x/second), MEdIUM (8x/second), FAST (16x/second) Setting the Sample Rate feature: Step 1: Press Step 2: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu. or to cycle through the options until AdVSET is displayed.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Bar Graph 0% (bAR 0) & Bar Graph 100% (bAR100) Settings: Allows the user to define the reading values associated with 0% and 100% on the 2700 display bar graph. Bars will appear/disappear in 10% increments of the total span between the two values. NOTE: The 0% reference does not have to be the lower pressure setting; 0% can be set as the higher pressure setting, thereby causing the bar graph to increase as the pressure decreases.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Full-Scale Range Adjust (RANGE): Allows the user to adjust the reading at full-scale pressure. The reading can be adjusted by +/-10% full-scale. NOTE: The pressure reading must be within 5% of the full-scale value in order to make Range adjustments. For example, a 1000 psi gauge would need to be reading between 950 psi and 1050 psi in order to adjust the Range feature. If the reading is not within 5% of full scale, NOAdJU (No Adjustment) will be displayed when trying to adjust the Range.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Fast Calibration (CALIBR): Allows the user to perform a fast calibration of the zero and span. NOTE: Both zero pressure and full-scale pressure must be applied to the gauge in order to complete the quick calibration process. Step 1: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu. Step 2: Press or to cycle through the menu options until AdVSET is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR to enter the Advanced Settings menu. Step 4: Press or to cycle through the options until CALIBR is displayed.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 • Datalogging (dATLOG): When datalogging is enabled, the PG10 will log the pressure readings, along with the associated date/time stamps, at an interval determined by the Logging Sample Rate setting (see page 20). The PG10 can be configured to log continuously, based solely on the Logging Sample Rate setting, or to log only when user defined pressure conditions exist (event logging).
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Date (DATE) and Time (TIME): Used to set the date and time, which will be used as the reference for the time stamp of the logged readings. NOTE: Hours are set using the 24 hour system (e.g. 1:00 p.m. is 13:00). Step 1: Press Step 2: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu. or to cycle through the menu options until dATLOG is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR to enter the Datalogging menu options. Step 4: Press or to cycle through the menu options until DATE is displayed.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Logging Sample Rate (SAMPLE): Determine the interval between logged readings whenever logging is activated. Options: 1 second (1s), 30 seconds (30s), 1 minute (1m), 30 minutes (30m), 1 hour (1h), and 1 day (1day). Setting the Logging Sample Rate: Step 1: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu. Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until dATLOG is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR to enter the Datalogging menu. Step 4: Press or to cycle through the options until SAMPLE is displayed.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Logging Control Menu (LOG): Used to enable/disable datalogging, and to clear all logged records. Setting the Logging Type (continuous or event): The PG10 can be set to continuously log readings or to only log readings based on the Trip Relay status. NOTE 1: Gauges not equipped with relay outputs will still use the Trip Relay settings to define the pressure range(s) for the event logging (see pages 30-32 programming details).
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Setting Event Logging: When Event Logging is enabled, the gauge will log readings based on the status of one or both of the Trip Relays (see Trip Relay programming on pages 30-32). NOTE: Gauges not equipped with relay outputs will still use the Trip Relay settings for event logging.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Disabling Logging (STOP) and Clearing Logged (CLEAR) Readings: Step 1: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu. Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until dATLOG is displayed. Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Press ENTR to enter the Datalogging menu. Press or to cycle through the options until LOG is displayed. Press ENTR to access the Logging Control options. Press or to cycle through the setting options until STOP or CLEAR is displayed.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Viewing Logged Readings (VIEW): The latest reading will be the first record displayed when viewing the logged readings. Step 1: Press Step 2: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu. or to cycle through the options until dATLOG is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR to enter the Datalogging menu. Step 4: Press or to cycle through the options until VIEW is displayed. Step 5: Press ENTR to access the logged readings. Step 6: Press to cycle back through progressively older readings.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Enabling and Disabling the Clock on the main display (CLOCK): When enabled, the time will be displayed on the lower line (menu line) of the main display, alternating every two seconds with the unit of measure. Options: ON or OFF Enabling or Disabling the Main Display Clock: Step 1: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu. Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until dATLOG is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR to enter the Datalogging menu.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 • Tare (TARE): Enabling the Tare function will set the current pressure reading as the zero reference pressure in order to measure a net change in pressure as opposed to measuring the gross pressure. Enabling the Tare feature: Step 1: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu. Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until TARE is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR to access the Tare setting options. Step 4: Press or to toggle between OFF and ON.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 • Default (dEFAUL): Used to reset the gauge to the factory default settings. Resetting the gauge to factory default settings: Step 1: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu. Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until dEFAUL is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR to access the Default options. Step 4: Press Step 5: Press ENTR or to cycle between NO and YES. to apply the displayed setting and return to main setup menu. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 • OUTPUT: Used to configure any optional gauges outputs, such as an analog signal or trip point relays. Analog Low (AL SET) & Analog High (AH SET) Setpoints: Allows the user to define the reading values associated with the Low Analog signal (i.e. 4mA or 0V) and the High Analog signal (i.e. 20mA, 2V or 5V). NOTE: The analog setpoints must be entered using the gauge’s base unit of measure (typically PSI). Setting the Analog Signal Span: Step 1: Press MODE to enter the main setup menu.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Analog Low (AL CAL) & Analog High (AH CAL) Calibration: Allows the user to calibrate or “trim” the endpoints of the analog signal output (i.e. 4mA & 20mA or 0V & 2V/5V) Calibrating the Analog Signal End-Points: Step 1: Use a calibrated meter to monitor the analog output signal. Step 2: Force a low analog output signal (i.e. 4mA or 0V) either by adjusting the applied pressure or by adjusting the Analog Setpoints (see “Analog Setpoints”on page 18 for details).
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Trip Points: The PG10 can be configured with dual relay trip-point outputs. The relays can either be solid-state or SPDT mechanical in form. Each trip point (T1 and T2) can be configured to perform one of six different logic functions as described below and on the chart on the next page. NOTE: The T1 or T2 icon will appear in the upper left area of the display whenever the associated trip point is active.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Trip Pressure: determines the lower pressure point for the trip output function. Trip Window: determines the pressure range between the lower and upper trip pressures. Used for Types 1, 2, 4, 5 (see chart below). Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Setting the Trip Point Outputs: Step 1: Press MODE once to enter the main setup menu. Step 2: Press or to cycle through the options until OUTPUT is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR to access the Output Settings menu. Step 4: Press or to cycle through the options until T1TYPE (or T2TYPE) is displayed. Step 5: Press ENTR to access the Trip Type setting. Step 6: Press or to change the setting to the desired trip type function.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 • Communications (COMM): Used to configure RS-485 Modbus communications settings (on models equipped). NOTE: The PG10 can function only as a slave device. Baud Rate (bAUd R): Sets the baud rate for the RS-485 communications. Options are 2400, 9600, 19200, 33400 Setting the Baud Rate: Step 1: Press MODE Step 2: Press to enter the main setup menu. or to cycle through the options until COMM is displayed.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Parity (PARITY): Sets the parity for the RS-485 communications. Options: None, Even, Odd Setting the Communications Parity: Step 1: Press MODE Step 2: Press to enter the main setup menu. or to cycle through the options until COMM is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR Step 4: Press to access the Communications settings menu. or to cycle through the options until PARITY is displayed. Step 5: Press Step 6: Press Step 7: Press ENTR ENTR to access the communication Parity setting.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Stop Bits (STOPbT): Sets the number of stop bits for the RS-485 communications. Options: 1 Stop bit, 2 Stop bits Setting the number of Stop Bits: Step 1: Press MODE Step 2: Press to enter the main setup menu. or to cycle through the options until COMM is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR Step 4: Press to access the Communications settings menu. or to cycle through the options until STOPbT is displayed.
PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Sensor Number (SENNUM): Sets the PG10’s sensor address number for the RS-485 Modbus communications. Options: 1 Stop bit, 2 Stop bits Setting the number of Stop Bits: Step 1: Press MODE Step 2: Press to enter the main setup menu. or to cycle through the options until COMM is displayed. Step 3: Press ENTR Step 4: Press to access the Communications settings menu. or to cycle through the options until SENNUM is displayed. Step 5: Press ENTR to access the Sensor Number setting.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Wiring the PG10 Battery Replacement: Step 1: Untwist the display locking ring (on the face of the gauge) counterclockwise until the ring releases the display from the gauge. Step 2: Remove the front display to access the batteries. Step 3: Replace the front display ensuring proper alignment and secure into place using the locking ring.
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PG10 Rev. B, 6/11 Specifications: Overpressure: 2x full scale Burst Pressure: 4x full scale or 20,000 psig, whichever is less. Accuracy (linearity & hysteresis): +/-0.25% or +/- 0.1% B.F.S.L. Environmental: Housing: IP65 Compensated Temp: 20 to 1300F (-7 to 540C) Storage Temp: -40 to 1600F (-40 to 710C) Operating Temp: 0 to 1600F (-18 to 710C) Electrical: Batteries: (2) standard C cell External Power: 9-28 VDC Physical: Weight: 1.6 lb (0.
Rev. B, 6/11 PG10 Output Specifications: 4-20 mA Output: Input Voltage (Excitation): 9 VDC min (no load) to 28 VDC max Input Current: 3-30 mA max Signal Variance: +/-0.16 mA at set points Output/Input: 2 wire loop powered Resolution: 14 bit Protection: Reversed polarity 0-2 VDC Output: Input Voltage (excitation): Battery powered Output: Zero set point is +/-0.15 V with a 2 VDC span +/-0.
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