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DPG409 SERIES

High Accuracy

Digital Pressure Gauge

TM

Magnetic 

stylus 

(included).

Standard integral 

pressure sensor.

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User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for DPG409 SERIES

Page 1: ...RIES High Accuracy Digital Pressure Gauge TM Magnetic stylus included Standard integral pressure sensor e mail info omega com For latest product manuals www omegamanual info Shop online at omega com User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...specifications without notice omega com info omega com Servicing North America U S A Omega Engineering Inc Headquarters Toll Free 1 800 826 6342 USA Canada only Customer Service 1 800 622 2378 USA Canada only Engineering Service 1 800 872 9436 USA Canada only Tel 203 359 1660 Fax 203 359 7700 e mail info omega com For Other Locations Visit omega com worldwide ...

Page 3: ...4 3 General Meter Dimensions 4 1 4 4 Battery Installation Replacement 4 2 4 5 Wiring Power Analog Output Alarm 4 3 Section 5 Display Features Meter Operation 5 1 5 1 Display Features 5 1 5 2 Keypad Operation 5 1 Section 6 Optional Wireless Transmitter Operation 6 1 6 1 Introduction 6 1 6 2 RF Communication Basics 6 1 6 3 Basic System Overview 6 1 6 4 Transmit Rate vs Battery Life 6 3 6 5 Wireless ...

Page 4: ...7 Section 3 4 3 13 Utility Program Verify Connections Screen 3 8 Section 3 4 3 14 Utility Program Testing Com Port Screen 3 8 Section 3 4 3 15 Utility Program Establish Link Screen 3 9 Section 3 4 3 16 Utility Program Read Settings Screen 3 9 Section 3 4 3 17 Utility Program Choose Options Screen 3 10 Section 3 4 3 18 Analog Output Options 3 12 Section 3 4 3 19 Calibrations Options Screen Skip Cal...

Page 5: ...n 5 5 Section 6 3 6 1 Fresnel Zone 6 1 Table Section 6 4 Table 1 DPG409 Standard Model Battery Life 6 3 Section 6 4 Table 2 DPG409 W Wireless Model Battery Life 2 x 8 5 Ah Batteries 6 4 Figure Section 7 1 7 1 Analog Output Wiring Example 7 1 Section 7 1 7 2 Analog Output Grounding Example 7 1 iii DPG409 Digital Pressure Gauge TABLE OF FIGURES ...

Page 6: ...iv NOTES ...

Page 7: ... and can transmit simultaneously with your unit Never install and or continuously operate your wireless unit closer than 20 cm to nearby persons Never use your wireless unit as a portable device Your unit has been designed to be operated in a permanent installation only There are no user serviceable parts inside your device Attempting to repair or service your unit may void your warranty Figure 1 ...

Page 8: ...l Description Omega s DPG409 Series Digital Pressure Gauges incorporate rugged 316 Stainless Steel enclosures that are designed specifically for wash down sanitary and marine applications The large backlit LCD display features 1 high digits that make reading at distances up to 35 feet easy Models are available with integral standard or sanitary pressure sensors that incorporate highly stable silic...

Page 9: ...DPG409 models Gage Pressure Models Model Number Range psi bar DPG409 10WG 10 in H20 25 mbar DPG409 001G 1 69 mbar DPG409 2 5G 2 5 172 mbar DPG409 005G 5 345 mbar DPG409 015G 15 1 DPG409 030G 30 2 1 DPG409 050G 50 3 4 DPG409 100G 100 6 9 DPG409 150G 150 10 3 DPG409 250G 250 17 2 DPG409 500G 500 34 5 DPG409 750G 750 51 7 DPG409 1KG 1000 69 DPG409 1 5KG 1500 103 DPG409 2 5KG 2500 172 DPG409 3 5KG 350...

Page 10: ...1 7 DPG409 1KA 1000 69 Vacuum Negative Gage Pressure Models Model Number Range psi bar DPG409 10WV 10 00 inH2O 25 00 mbar DPG409 001V 1 000 69 00 mbar DPG409 2 5V 2 500 172 0 mbar DPG409 005V 5 000 350 0 mbar DPG409 015V 15 00 1 000 Barometric Pressure Absolute Pressure Models Model Number Range psi bar DPG409 32B 0 to 32 00 inHg DPG409 16B 16 00 to 32 00 inHg DPG409 26B 26 00 to 32 00 inHg DPG409...

Page 11: ...409 models Gage Pressure Models Model Number Range DPGM409 025HG 0 to 25 00 mbar hPa DPGM409 070HG 0 to 70 00 mbar hPa DPGM409 170HG 0 to 170 0 mbar hPa DPGM409 350HG 0 to 350 0 mbar hPa DPGM409 001BG 0 to 1 000 bar DPGM409 002BG 0 to 2 000 bar DPGM409 3 5BG 0 to 3 500 bar DPGM409 007BG 0 to 7 000 bar DPGM409 010BG 0 to 10 00 bar DPGM409 017BG 0 to 17 00 bar DPGM409 035BG 0 to 35 00 bar DPGM409 05...

Page 12: ...essure Models Model Number Range DPGM409 025HV 0 to 25 00 mbar hPa DPGM409 070HV 0 to 70 00 mbar hPa DPGM409 170HV 0 to 170 0 mbar hPa DPGM409 350HV 0 to 350 0 mbar hPa DPGM409 001BV 0 to 1 000 bar Barometric Pressure Absolute Pressure Models Model Number Range DPGM409 1100HB 0 to 1100 hPa DPGM409 550HB 550 to 1100 hPa DPGM409 880HB 880 to 1100 hPa Compound Gage Pressure Models Model Number Range ...

Page 13: ...25 mbar DPG409S 001G 0 to 1 0 to 69 mbar DPG409S 2 5G 0 to 2 5 0 to 172 mbar DPG409S 005G 0 to 5 0 to 345 mbar DPG409S 015G 0 to 15 0 to 1 DPG409S 030G 0 to 30 0 to 2 DPG409S 050G 0 to 50 0 to 3 5 DPG409S 100G 0 to 100 0 to 7 DPG409S 150G 0 to 150 0 to 10 DPG409S 250G 0 to 250 0 to 17 5 DPG409S 500G 0 to 500 0 to 35 DPG409S 600G 0 to 600 0 to 41 indicates the sanitary fitting size 15 for 1 5 inch ...

Page 14: ... 500 0 to 35 DPG409S 600A 0 to 600 0 to 41 indicates the sanitary fitting size 15 for 1 5 inch Tri Grip 20 for 2 0 inch Tri Grip Vacuum Negative Gage Pressure Models Model Number Range psi bar DPG409S 10WV 0 to 10 inH2O 0 to 25 mbar DPG409S 001V 0 to 1 0 to 69 mbar DPG409S 2 5V 0 to 2 5 0 to 172 mbar DPG409S 005V 0 to 5 0 to 345 mbar DPG409S 015V 0 to 15 0 to 1 bar indicates the sanitary fitting s...

Page 15: ...e sanitary fitting size 15 for 1 5 inch Tri Grip 20 for 2 0 inch Tri Grip Barometric Pressure Models Model Number Range psi bar DPG409S 32B 0 to 32 inHg DPG409S 16B 16 to 32 inHg DPG409S 26B 26 to 32 inHg DPG409S 32HB 0 to 1100 hPa DPG409S 16HB 550 to 1100 hPa DPG409S 26HB 880 to 1100 hPa indicates the sanitary fitting size 15 for 1 5 inch Tri Grip 20 for 2 0 inch Tri Grip Introduction 1 1 9 NOTE ...

Page 16: ...0 inH2O 0 to 25 mbar DPG409 001DWU 0 to 1 000 psi 0 to 69 mbar DPG409 2 5DWU 0 to 2 500 0 to 172 mbar DPG409 005DWU 0 to 5 000 0 to 345 mbar DPG409 015DWU 0 to 15 00 0 to 1 DPG409 030DWU 0 to 30 00 0 to 2 DPG409 050DWU 0 to 50 00 0 to 3 5 DPG409 100DWU 0 to 100 0 0 to 7 DPG409 150DWU 0 to 150 0 0 to 10 DPG409 250DWU 0 to 250 0 0 to 17 5 DPG409 500DWU 0 to 500 0 0 to 35 DPG409 750DWU 0 to 750 0 0 t...

Page 17: ...r and equipment for any signs of damage Note any evidence of rough handling in transit Immediately report any damage to the shipping agent The carrier will not honor any damage claims unless all shipping material is saved for inspection After examining and removing contents save packing material and carton in the event reshipment is necessary 2 2 Included Items The following items are supplied in ...

Page 18: ...Your computer should meet the following minimum requirements Pentium Class processor Hard Drive Space 210 meg Ram 256 meg or higher 1 Available USB Port An Internet Connection Windows 2000 XP Vista 32bit Operating System or Windows 7 3 3 Software Installation Download the Configuration Wizard software from ftp ftp omega com public DASGroup products dpg409 To install run the setup exe application F...

Page 19: ...ntinue with installing the program click the Next button Figure 3 3 Select Installation Folder Screen From this screen you select the folder were you want the program files installed on your PC The default setting will install the software under your Program folders in a new folder named Omega To continue with installing the program click the Next button Setup Configuration 3 3 2 ...

Page 20: ...ion click the Next button The setup wizard will now complete the process and install the software Figure 3 5 Software Installation Complete Screen Congratulations You have just successfully installed the DG Setup Utility Program on your PC To end installing the program and close the setup wizard click the Close Button Setup Configuration 3 3 3 ...

Page 21: ...ht seal on your unit The same four screws removed in this procedure must be re installed into your meter housing or you will not have the proper water tight seal Failure to install these screws correctly may result in damage to your unit when the meter is exposed to wet conditions When reinstalling enclosure screws they must be tightened to 9 in lb 10 Figure 3 6 Lid Cover Removal Setup Configurati...

Page 22: ... Connecting Your Meter to Your Computer A USB Programming cable was included with your unit This cable is only used during the setup and configuration of your meter In order to connect the meter to your computer do not replace the lid onto the meter you will need access to the USB connector This cable does not remain connected during normal use Setup Configuration 3 3 5 NOTE NOTE ON OFF SWITCH PSI...

Page 23: ...ing steps to configure your meter before placing the unit into operation You will be using the configuration software utility that you installed onto your PC If you have not installed the configuration software utility you should do so now STEP 1 Launch setup utility program To launch the setup utility program on your PC begin by finding and clicking on the DG Configuration Wizard Icon that was pl...

Page 24: ...proceed and continue setting up your meter Each screen will provide instruction details on how to proceed Figure 3 12 Utility Program Connect To Digital Guage Screen If you have not already connected your meter to a USB port on your PC you must do this now before continuing After your unit has been connected click the Next button to proceed and continue setting up your unit Setup Configuration 3 3...

Page 25: ...nication between your PC and meter has been established you can click the Next button to proceed and continue setting up your unit If you did not receive this confirmation of proper communication you should click the Back button to try connecting again Figure 3 14 Utility Program Testing Com Port Screen ...

Page 26: ...Figure 3 15 Utility Program Establish Link Screen Click the Next button to proceed and program your settings into your unit Figure 3 16 Utility Program Read Settings Screen Setup Configuration 3 3 9 ...

Page 27: ... is powered by an external power supply When set to 60 or 300 seconds the backlight will come on and then turn off after the allotted time has expired Battery Power Here you can set the amount of time you want the backlighting to stay on when activated and the unit is running on battery power only Note that you can not set the backlighting to be Always On when the unit is powered by battery power ...

Page 28: ...ery close to your alarm setting you should adjust the deadband to be a small percentage of the full scale range 4 Analog Output Options Mode Select the type of analog output your application requires You can leave the default setting if you will not be using the analog output feature Process Units The unit supports 6 standard process units PSI in H20 in Hg hPa bar and mbar The unit may be configur...

Page 29: ...aling Here you can scale the analog output to correspond to the process reading value 4 20 mA Example This table shows analog output values you should expect if you set 4mA 0 psig and 20mA 1000 psig Process Reading Analog Output Value 0 psi 4 00 mA 250 psi 8 00 mA 500 psi 12 00 mA 750 psi 16 00 mA 1000 psi 20 00 mA NOTE BATTERY BATTERY S1 4 20 mA SETTING 0 5 Vdc 0 10Vdc SETTING TB2 TB1 A B C A B C...

Page 30: ...si 0 00 Vdc 250 psi 2 50 Vdc 500 psi 5 00 Vdc 750 psi 7 50 Vdc 1000 psi 10 00 Vdc Figure 3 19 Calibration Options Screen Skip Calibration Option From this screen you will select a Calibration option If the unit does not require calibration you should leave the default selected Skip Calibration and continue by clicking the Next button Setup Configuration 3 3 13 ...

Page 31: ...Setup Configuration 3 3 14 Figure 3 20 Calibration Options Screen Skip To Next Option After making your selections click the Next button Figure 3 21 Send Settings To Digital Gauge Screen Progress Bar ...

Page 32: ...Figure 3 22 Send Settings To Digital Gauge Screen Finish Option After your meter has been programmed click the Finish button to close the utility program Setup Configuration 3 3 15 ...

Page 33: ...ations where exposition proof instruments are required Never operate in areas where flammable gases or material are present 4 2 Ambient Temperature Your meter should only be installed in locations that maintain an ambient temperature between 18 to 66 C 0 to 150 F 4 3 General Meter Dimensions Figure 4 1 General Meter Dimensions 114 8 4 52 DIMENSIONS mm in 89 2 3 51 A 74 2 2 92 GENERAL METER DIMENSI...

Page 34: ...rnings listed below Do not use a different battery other than what is specified in this manual or product data sheet Do not discharge the battery using any device except your meter Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery Do not store batteries with other hazardous or combustible materials Do not install the battery backwards so the polarity is reversed Do not connect the positive term...

Page 35: ...rom the gauge Then configure jumper S2 with only position M installed as indicated in Figure 4 3 Always remove all 3 of the S2 jumpers before changing configurations Failure to properly configure the jumpers can damage the gauge Battery life is subject to usage conditions Battery life estimates are provided for Lithium batteries only Figure 4 3 Battery Type Configuration 4 5 Wiring Power Analog Ou...

Page 36: ... Example Driving a relay or low impedance input Open Drain Diode required for magnetic relays Not required for solid state relays or magnetic relays with internal diode Figure 4 6 Wiring Alarm TB2 24VDC POWER SUPPLY 200 mA MAX 3 2 1 1N4004 OR EQUIVALENT ALARM RELAY NOTE Installation Mounting Wiring 4 4 4 TB1 CHART RECORDER 4 5 PIN 1 ...

Page 37: ...tures Meter Operation 5 1 Display Features Figure 5 1 Display Features 1 Process Reading 2 Units 3 Bargraph 4 Status Icons 5 2 Keypad Operation Figure 5 2 Keypad Operations 1 Mode Button 2 Set Button PSI 0 100 MIN MAX AVG PEAKCALBAT HAL LAL LOGSET TX 2 3 1 4 1 2 ...

Page 38: ...ameter SET Button Operation The SET button has two primary functions Independently the button is used to turn the backlighting on To activate the backlight place the tip of the magnetic stylus over the SET button and hold for three seconds until the backlighting turns on The backlighting will remain on for the amount of time you selected during the setup and configuration process Note if you selec...

Page 39: ...LOW ALARM VALUE Apply Magnet Then Remove Apply Magnet Then Remove Apply Magnet Then Remove Apply Magnet Then Remove Apply Magnet Then Remove MODE 0 100 MIN 0 100 MIN MAX 0 100 MAX AVG 0 100 AVG BATT 0 100 BAT HAL 0 100 HAL LAL 0 100 LAL TX MIN VALUE MAX VALUE MIN 0 100 MAX 0 100 AVG VALUE AVG 0 100 HIGH ALARM VALUE LOW ALARM VALUE HAL 0 100 HAL LAL 0 100 LAL Apply Magnet Then Remove Apply Magnet T...

Page 40: ...NITS MIN VALUE EXIT MODE UNITS Continued from previous page Apply Magnet Then Remove Apply Magnet Then Remove Apply Magnet Then Remove Apply Magnet Then Remove Apply Magnet Then Remove X 4 Apply Magnet 3 Seconds Then Remove UNIT 0 100 PSI 0 100 IN H20 0 100 0 100 EXIT 0 100 mbar 0 100 SET MIN MIN ...

Page 41: ...ypad Set Button can be used to activate the backlighting feature When activated the backlighting will remain on for the period of time you selected during the setup and configuration in Section 3 Figure 5 5 Front Keypad Set Button Apply Magnet 3 Seconds To Activate Backlight ...

Page 42: ...ore than when a direct line of sight between the transmitting and receiving antennas exists 6 3 Basic System Overview A basic wireless system is comprised of only two main components a signal conditioner with a built in battery powered 2 4GHz radio transmitter and a USB powered 2 4GHz radio receiver Installation When installing your meter it is important to position the unit in such a way as to op...

Page 43: ...low the operating limits specified in this manual will damage your unit and cause the unit to malfunction and produce incorrect operation Your meter has been shipped to you with a standard approved antenna Use of any other antenna than what s supplied with your meter will void all FCC IC and CE regulatory compliance Environment Omega s wireless end devices and receiver units have been designed to ...

Page 44: ... than what is supplied or listed here in this manual for approved use 6 4 Transmit Rate vs Battery Life Many factors such as ambient temperature conditions and transmitting rate can have a big effect on the life of the battery used in your DPG409 Digital Pressure Gauge Transmitting data places a big demand of the battery in your unit The transmit rate is the single most contributing factor in the ...

Page 45: ...h scenarios at various analog output rates Table 2 DPG409 W Wireless Model Battery Life 2 x 8 5Ah Batteries DPG409 W Estimated Battery Life 2 x 8 5Ah Lithium Batteries 17000 mA Hours Analog Sample 0 5 5 15 30 Interval s Wireless Transmit Interval s Weeks Weeks Weeks Weeks 2 35 0 55 7 58 2 58 9 3 39 5 67 7 71 5 72 5 5 43 9 81 9 87 5 89 0 10 47 9 97 1 105 0 107 3 15 49 4 103 5 112 6 115 1 30 51 0 11...

Page 46: ...ter must be set to the same channel as the receiver in order for them to communicate Network ID This sets the ID of the Network that the transmitter will be joining It must match the setting of the receiver in order for them to communicate Receiver Address This sets a unique address number for your receiver Later when you set up your receiver you will again set the same number to receive readings ...

Page 47: ...will use this address setting to receive readings from the corresponding unit s Each transmitter must be set for a different address for your system to operate correctly Wireless Transmission Rate This will program your device to transmit 1 data reading to your receiver at a specified time interval Available settings are 2 3 4 5 10 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 or 120 seconds ...

Page 48: ... EN 61326 1 2006 for cable length up to 98 feet or 30m 7 2 DPG409 Cable Grounding The figures below illustrate the wiring and procedure required to properly ground your DPG409 unit Figure 7 1 Analog Output Wiring Example Figure 7 2 Analog Output Grounding Example SHIELD WIRE TWISTED AROUND HARDWARE GROUNDING HARDWARE ANALOG OUTPUT CABLE TX4 TB1 5 4 CHART RECORDER ENCLOSURE SHIELD WIRE GROUND PIN 1...

Page 49: ...ef and tighten the compression fitting in order to seal the cable 2 Locate the screw and washer on the hole and tighten them enough to establish a thread engagement 3 Twist the grounding wire around the screw and under the washer 4 Tighten the screw in order to secure the wire ...

Page 50: ...ons listed here in this manual Information is provided below on how to have your unit returned for service If your meter requires service or factory re calibration please call our Customer Service Department at 1 800 622 2378 or 203 359 1660 We can also be reached on the Internet at omega com e mail cservice omega com Service Calibration 8 ...

Page 51: ...00 to 5000 psi To 10000 psi Absolute Barometric 5 to 1000 psia To 6000 psia 1500 to 5000 psia To 10000 psia Display Type LCD with selectable backlight Display Digits 4 digits 9999 counts Character Height 25 4 mm 1 0 Computer Interface USB one programming cable included Sample Display Rate 1 second default user adjustable from 1 0 38 sec to 1 30 sec Power One 3 6V lithium 8 5 Ah capacity C cell inc...

Page 52: ...ncluded Data Transmitted to Host Pressure reading ambient temperature reading RF transmit strength and battery level SETTINGS USB SOFTWARE Units psi inHg inH20 bar mbar hPa Note See appendix A Units Conversion Table for display limitations when displaying in units other than the gauges native units Lock Allows for front button lock out Alarms User selectable high and low alarm limits Analog Output...

Page 53: ...isfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation To ensure compliance operations at closer than this distance is not recommended The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 10 2 Inte...

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Page 55: ...GA if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge OMEGA s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser including but not limited to mishandling improper interfacing operation outside of design limits improper repair or unauthorized modification This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows ...

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