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nVision Operation Manual

Lower Module Screen

Dual Module Screen

Data Point Screen (Single Sensor)

Upper Module Screen

Selectable Units (via Setup button)

(Enable, disable, or create units)

Vertical Scale: 

Applied versus  

full-scale pressure  

(Pressure Module Only)

Sensor Reading biased towards applicable 

module location in the chassis

Indicates current data point

Current reading

Date & Time Stamp

High / Low:

Peak always measured 

at 10 readings per 

second

Filter: 

Average of most recent 

20 readings

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NUMERICAL DISPLAY OVERVIEW

Numerical Upper and Lower Module screens

Numerical Dual Mode Screen 

(Both Sensors)

Data Point Counter Screen

Note:

 

To change the displayed units 
on any Numerical Display, 
see the 

Units section.

Note:

 

To change the displayed units 
on any Graphical Display, 
see the 

Units section.

BARO module reading

Lower Module Screen

Dual Module Screen

Upper Module Screen

For safety, live readings are 

displayed regardless of  

cursor location or zoom level

Date and Time Stamping

Date and Time 

Stamping

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GRAPHICAL DISPLAY OVERVIEW

Graphical Upper and Lower Module screens

Graphical Dual Mode Screen 

(Both Sensors)

Graphical BARO Screen 

(Both Sensors)

Dual Module Screen

Displays barometric pressure from 

BARO module vs. output from one 

pressure module (Upper or Lower)

Left y-axis indicates the scale of the 

lower module. Right y-axis indicates 

the scale of the upper module

Pressure module reading

Maximum Working 

Pressure:

(Pressure Module Only)

/min:

Rate of change per 

minute

 

On all graphical screens 

the triple-arrow icon 

indicates the module 

currently displayed

Summary of Contents for Crystal Pressure nVision

Page 1: ...nVision Operation Manual for Reference Recorder...

Page 2: ...BARO Module Instructions 22 Barometric Reference BARO Module Specifications 23 Absolute Pressure Specifications 24 Current Voltage and Switch Test MA20 Module Instructions 25 Current Voltage and Swit...

Page 3: ...batteries are easily accessible by removing four captive screws Other features include Log and display 500 000 points at up to 10 readings per second on up to two modules simultaneously Interactive re...

Page 4: ...ging Interval Backlight button Turn on off display backlight Adjust Backlight Shutoff Power button Turn your nVision on off Zero button Press to zero Pressure Module reading Hold for 5 seconds to clea...

Page 5: ...n record at rates from 10 readings per second to 1 reading per hour as set in CrystalControl Adjust your recording rate to optimize battery life and data recording space Your nVision is capable of rec...

Page 6: ...u can also disable the zero button entirely by setting the zero value to a negative number less than 15 psi Note If you attempt to zero the gauge with more pressure applied than the Zero Limit set in...

Page 7: ...ical Display see the Units section Note To change the displayed units on any Graphical Display see the Units section BARO module reading Lower Module Screen Dual Module Screen Upper Module Screen For...

Page 8: ...live recording data streams from the right side of graphical display screens Therefore the most recent data will always appear on the far right of the display Cursor location Live recording area Zoomi...

Page 9: ...ur nVision is populated with two RTD100 modules In the case of the pressure modules PM this mode does not require them to be the same full scale range WARNING Two MA20 modules cannot be installed at o...

Page 10: ...hed lines 3 To clear the Tare value in the Differential Mode hold the button for 3 seconds until the main display readings change from to RUN TAGS Run Tags are 22 character identifiers you can enter t...

Page 11: ...fect the zero values or the Filter value Units Selecting Units allows you to change the displayed units on any screen See the module specifications in the Modules section for a list of available units...

Page 12: ...le Numerical or Graphical Screen X X Changing Units Dual Module Numerical or Graphical Screen X X Changing Units Differential Screen X X Changing Units BARO Numerical or Graphical Screen X X Changing...

Page 13: ...ith a 4 digit keypad lockout set in CrystalControl To unlock the nVision simply enter the 4 digit password with the arrow keys and press the select button The correct password will allow you back into...

Page 14: ...ficients RTD100 Base Resistance RTD100 Lead Type RTD100 Zero Limit PM Summary Screen The Summary screen allows you to view details or settings in your chassis or module X X View a Module Summary Once...

Page 15: ...tery or USB during the erasing process SERIAL NUMBERS All serial numbers can be viewed using the nVision Summary screens or in CrystalControl Each product has a maximum of four serial numbers one for...

Page 16: ...which is not electrically separated from earth but which otherwise satisfies the requirements for SELV Note A 50V center tapped earth system is a PELV system Mounting Permanent Mounting four M4 x 0 7...

Page 17: ...ecorded data has been archived properly through the use of Export Data in CrystalControl 2 Clean exterior of nVision if necessary to ensure no moisture or foreign matter will enter the enclosure when...

Page 18: ...ank Plate confirm orientation is flat and even within the module bay for proper sealing 6 Tighten face plate T10 Torx screws to 50 in oz 0 35 newton meter N m torque 7 Replace power module plug and ti...

Page 19: ...at ametekcalibration com for further detail Measuring Vacuum All versions of the nVision can be used to measure moderate vacuum When measuring pressure less than ambient barometric conditions a minus...

Page 20: ...75 of Full Scale or 0 015 of Full Scale 30 to 110 of Full Scale 0 025 of Reading or 0 05 of Reading Vacuum For 100 psi 10 bar 1 MPa 10 kg cm and lower 0 06 of Full Scale For 300 psi 30 bar 3 MPa and 3...

Page 21: ...1 0 0001 100BAR 2 0 x 0 1 0 001 0 1 0 1 0 001 0 0001 10MPA 2 0 x 0 1 0 001 0 0001 100KG 2 0 x 0 1 0 001 0 1 0 1 0 001 0 0001 3KPSI 1 5 x 0 1 0 01 0 1 1 0 01 0 001 300BAR 1 5 x 0 1 0 01 0 1 1 0 01 0 00...

Page 22: ...ressure of Reading 0 025 0 05 Lower Pressure Module Uncertainties of Static Line Pressure of Reading 0 025 0 035 0 056 0 05 0 056 0 071 Differential Pressure Measurement Uncertainties with Tare The Ta...

Page 23: ...1 Unit must be enabled in CrystalControl User Defined Units The nVision gives you the ability to create your own custom User Defined Unit based on pressure Implement your slope user factor and offset...

Page 24: ...nt dry clean environment using the instructions below CAUTION The BARO module requires CPLD version 6 or greater to operate properly If you have CPLD 5 or earlier the nVision must return to the factor...

Page 25: ...ear Note Exposure to environmental extremes of temperature shock and or vibration may warrant a more frequent recertification period Ranges Resolutions and Units Range 10 153 to 15 954 psiA 700 to 110...

Page 26: ...barA 0 15 barA 301 00 to 1001 00 barA 0 05 of Reading MPaA Pressure with BARO module 300 kPa module 1 38 to 100 00 kPaA 0 08 kPaA 100 00 to 400 00 kPaA 0 025 of Reading 0 03 kPaA 1 MPa module 0 00138...

Page 27: ...s without first removing the nVision from the circuit Failure to do so may damage the nVision WARNINGS The following warnings apply to the MA20 module Never install two 2 MA20 modules simultaneously T...

Page 28: ...er or device For devices that use the HART protocol a load resistor must be placed in the loop The HART input on the MA20 provides a 250 Ohm load resistor Select the desired current mode through the S...

Page 29: ...er Switch Test connection scheme to the MA20 module MA20 module Switch Test connection CURRENT VOLTAGE AND SWITCH TEST MA20 MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Modes Current mA 4 20 10 50 Current with HART Resistor...

Page 30: ...he terminals but shall not be greater than 0 5 uF Current mA Input X X Accuracy 0 015 of reading 0 002mA Accuracy specifications include all effects of linearity hysteresis repeatability temperature a...

Page 31: ...e With this system you may connect your resistance temperature detector platinum RTD or platinum resistance thermometer PRT to the nVision using the provided IP67 rated connector system P N 3953 Once...

Page 32: ...ith smooth continuous covering adequate for IP67 sealing Stranded conductor cross section of 0 14 to 0 5mm2 0 0002 to 0 0008 in2 2 For your ease in sourcing this connector the following sources of sup...

Page 33: ...ial temperature or resistance measurements to improve your measurement accuracy Therefore if you apply the same temperature or resistance signal to both RTD100 sensor elements simultaneously you shoul...

Page 34: ...tion TEMPERATURE RTD100 MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Accuracy 0 to 100 of Full Scale 0 015 of reading 0 02 Accuracy specifications include all effects of linearity hysteresis repeatability temperature and st...

Page 35: ...ths of RTDs or sometimes called PRT platinum resistance thermometer are their wide temperature range approximately 200 to 850 C accuracy better than thermocouples good interchangeability between simil...

Page 36: ...lass B elements as illustrated in the following table Tolerance Class Temperature Deviation Accuracy at 0 C Standard Class A 0 15 0 002 t C 100 00 0 06 DIN IEC751 Class B 0 3 0 005 t C 100 00 0 12 DIN...

Page 37: ...this state the only operational parameter will be the power button After Replace Batteries appears no measurements will be possible until the batteries are replaced however the recorded data will be...

Page 38: ...stalling the power module the nVision will start operating im mediately without having to press the button This indicates that a complete reset has occurred and is normal Verify the battery module is...

Page 39: ...Shutoff enabled and 23 C ambient temperature USB POWER The USB connected powered icon will become active when connected The mini USB connection will power the nVision with and without the battery pack...

Page 40: ...pproved type in non hazardous locations only Parts of the enclosure may generate an ignition capable level of electrostatic charge under certain extreme conditions The user should ensure that the equi...

Page 41: ...Sicherheitshinweise f r explosionsgef hrdeten Orten Die USB Schnittstellenverbindung darf niemals in einer explosionsgef hrdeten Umgebung benutzt werden Der Batteriewechsel mu ausschlie lich in sicher...

Page 42: ...not assume other models are equivalent Energizer is manufactured by Energizer Holdings Inc and the Eveready Battery Company Inc Espa ol Spanish X X Instrucciones de seguridad para zonas peligrosas No...

Page 43: ...ais supposez que d autres mod les pourraient tre quivalents Les batteries Energizer sont fabriqu es par les soci t s Energizer Holdings inc et Eveready Battery Inc Italiano Italian X X Prescrizioni di...

Page 44: ...ige ATEX certificering Een aantal andere batterij merken en types zijn getest maar voldeden niet aan de ATEX voorwaarden voor intrinsieke veiligheid U mag er daarom niet van uitgaan dat andere equival...

Page 45: ...ti selvitett v ennen k ytt X X K ytt n hyv ksytyt paristot nVision mittari on turvallinen m ritellyiss r j hdysvaarallisissa tiloissa ainoastaan kun k ytet n seuraavia paristoja Approved Battery Type...

Page 46: ...gas and fluid is acting like a spring At higher pressures above 2000 psi typically this may eventually diminish as the gas dissolves into the fluid X X Solution Evacuate all tubing with a vacuum pump...

Page 47: ...X X Solution Contact factory for module replacement Error 7 displayed X X Reason The nVision has lost communication with one or both of your modules X X Solution It may be possible to recover from th...

Page 48: ...l of accuracy requires the use of piston deadweight gauges or very high performance pressure controllers There are no internal potentiometers The nVision contains a span factor userspan set to approxi...

Page 49: ...ease or decrease of the indicated temperatures and modify using the userspan feature in CrystalControl It is also possible to modify the RTD sensor resistance reading at 0 to a custom value other than...

Page 50: ...ressure is Our Business is a registered trademark of Crystal Engineering Corp WARRANTY Crystal Engineering Corporation warrants the nVision Reference Recorder to be free from defects in material and w...

Page 51: ...2019 Crystal Engineering Corporation 708 Fiero Lane Suite 9 San Luis Obispo California 93401 8701 4701 Q 1904...

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