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PROBE BUDDY – USER MANUAL 

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UPC_MAN013_R7 

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MANUAL #: 013 

 

Revision #  Revision Date 

Revision Description 

007 

August 16, 2018 

Instrument Cables included. 

006 

May 23, 2018 

Foil revision, process values, cable types, cal and 

factory mode 

005 

May 8, 2018 

Updated process equations and factor menus 

004 

April 25, 2018 

 

003 

April 2, 2018 

 

002 

March 22, 2018 

 

001 

September 20, 2017   

000 

September 17, 2017   

 

 

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DISCLAIMER: 

 

The 

PROBE BUDDY

 is to be used by the industrial operator under his/her direction. United 

Process Controls Inc. (UPC) is not responsible or liable for any product, process, damage or 

injury incurred while using the PROBE BUDDY. United Process Controls Inc. makes no 

representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any 

implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any purpose. 

 

 

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 

 

For all questions or concerns regarding the operation of the PROBE BUDDY, please consult 

the last page of this manual for contact information. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Probe Buddy

Page 1: ...CONNECT WITH US USER MANUAL Probe Buddy Smart O2 Probe Simulator Tester...

Page 2: ...ted into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without prior written permission of United Process Controls I...

Page 3: ...Mode 9 1 7 1 Using Output Mode 10 Probe Test Mode 11 1 8 1 Why Measure Sensor Impedance 11 Alarm Display 12 2 SETUP MENU 13 3 PROCESS FORMULAS 17 Carbon Formula 17 Dew Point Formula 17 Oxygen Formula...

Page 4: ...PROBE BUDDY USER MANUAL Page 4 of 27 UPC_MAN013_R7 Copyright United Process Controls All rights to copy reproduce and transmit are reserved Standards Conformity 25 8 REFERENCES 25 Available Cables 25...

Page 5: ...r Performs a sensor impedance test when connected to the sensor Computes carbon dewpoint or oxygen in input or output mode Low power LCD display for HMI Small hand held package Easy access connections...

Page 6: ...e used for additional operations 1 3 1 Single Key Functions TC mV toggles between the TC and mV selection when configured for output mode It also serves to move the cursor from the TC to the mV values...

Page 7: ...in output mode or moves left through the main menu selection in setup mode Down Arrow deceases the selected digit value in output mode or moves down the selected setup menu Up Arrow increases the sele...

Page 8: ...om a selected start and stop range The ramp function is enabled in the SETUP OUTPUTS menu One or both outputs will ramp if enabled Changing values are displayed 6 PROCESS Indicates the selected proces...

Page 9: ...he sensor should be at or above its minimum temperature range 1100 F 600 C Disconnect the sensor from the monitoring or control system and connect the PROBE BUDDY to the TC and mV signal connections f...

Page 10: ...ase The output signal changes and settles to the selected value as soon as the Enter key is pressed The displayed process value is recalculated with the new output values and displayed 1 7 1 Using Out...

Page 11: ...the probe to measure a stable process gas during this test To start the test press the ENTER and keys at the same time The test can be stopped by pressing the ENTER and keys again The following table...

Page 12: ...essary to replace the sensor remove it carefully following the instructions supplied with the sensor Do not discard a sensor with a high impedance It may be possible to rebuild the sensor if the ceram...

Page 13: ...United Process Controls All rights to copy reproduce and transmit are reserved Low value displays when the signal exceeds the display or lower limit of the signal input 2 SETUP MENU Holding the Setup...

Page 14: ...emperature display and dewpt calculation SLEEP MODE 1 5 10 30 ALWAYS ON Select number values mins or ALWAYS ON to disable the sleep mode Sets the time the PROBE BUDDY will stay on after the last key p...

Page 15: ...V mode Probe Setup Parameter Name Units or Options Range Description PROBE IMP LIMIT KOHMS 10 100 Sets maximum impedance for Probe alarm IMPEDANCE RECOVERY TIME SECONDS 0 250 Sets maximum Probe recove...

Page 16: ...amp is a sawtooth with ramp from offset to span and drop back to offset MV OFFSET Starting value on mV signal for ramp output 0 2000mV This is the minimum value of the ramp function Default for carbon...

Page 17: ...simulates the signal from an in situ zirconia sensor The T C output simulates the integrated temperature T C in the oxygen sensor Tk Eo Tk Eo e CO e Carbon 043102 0 786 043102 0 786 20 5 4728 102 5 Wh...

Page 18: ...he displayed dew point value is rounded up to XXX X This result in Fahrenheit is converted to Celsius if Celsius is selected as the temperature scale The displayed range of values is 99 9 F 73 3 C to...

Page 19: ...n calculation range 0 1 PPM to 20 9 4 CALIBRATION There are two analog signal connections that function as inputs or outputs and a cold junction compensation sensor on the thermocouple connector The i...

Page 20: ...ration Menu the operator has to answer questions depending on which I O functions have to be calibrated If the CAL INPUT prompt selection is YES then the parameters related to the thermocouple input a...

Page 21: ...with a 0 1 mV resolution Calibrated TC millivolt source 10mV to 70mV with a 0 1 uV resolution Copper wire with banana plug to connect millivolt source mV input Copper wire with uncompensated mini ther...

Page 22: ...cedure can be used for either output channel The difference is in the mV level 0 100mV for the TC output and 0 2000mV for the sensor millivolt output 1 At CAL OUTPUT change No to Yes 2 Press Enter to...

Page 23: ...1100 F 600 C This value is set in the Setup menu PROBE MIN PROBE TEMP parameter This value can be modified or disabled if the temperature is not connected as an input assuming the sensor is operating...

Page 24: ...e 0 C 0 48828 0 uV Type S 0 1760 C reference 0 C 0 18612 38 uV Type R 0 1760 C reference 0 C 0 21006 36 uV Type B 0 1820 C reference 0 C 0 13813 50 uV Range 0 100 mV Resolution 20 bit Accuracy 0 02 of...

Page 25: ...ut battery Standards Conformity CE Marked EN 61010 1 2010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use EN 61000 6 2 2008 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Pa...

Page 26: ...UPC_MAN013_R7 Copyright United Process Controls All rights to copy reproduce and transmit are reserved Sensor Cables Oxyfire OX NitroCarb CS87 NC NC T C Type No TC XX B BB R S RS K KK Adapter for con...

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