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Operating Manual

 

 

Digital Gauge DM01, DM01-500, DM01-500HD 

READ THOROUGHLY BE FORE USING THE DEVICE 
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 

ID: BA_DMXX_E_SRO | Version: 05.2021.0 

1. General and safety-related information on  
   this operating manual 

This operating manual enables safe and proper handling of the 
product, and forms part of the device. It should be kept in close 
proximity to the place of use, accessible for staff members at 
any time. 
All persons entrusted with the mounting, installation, putting into 
service, operation, maintenance, removal from service, and 
disposal of the device must have read and understood the 
operating manual and in particular the safety-related information.  

Complementary to this operating manual the current data 
sheet has to be adhered to. 

Download the data sheet by accessing www.bdsensors.cz or 
request it: [email protected] | Phone: +420 572 411 011  

In addition, the applicable accident prevention regulations, 
safety requirements, and country-specific installation standards 
as well as the accepted engineering standards must be 
observed. 

1.1 Symbols used 

 

WARNING WORD

 

-  Type and source of danger 
-  Measures to avoid the danger 

 

WARNING WORD

 

Meaning

 

 

DANGER

 

-  Imminent danger! 
-  Non-compliance 

will result 

in

 death or serious injury. 

 

WARNING

 

-  Possible danger! 
-  Non-compliance 

may result 

in

 death or serious injury. 

 

CAUTION 

 

 

-  Hazardous situation! 
-  Non-compliance 

may result in

 

minor or moderate injury. 

NOTE

 – draws attention to a possibly hazardous situation that 

may result in property damage in case of non-compliance. 

 

Precondition of an action 

1.2 Staff qualification 

Qualified persons

 are persons that are familiar with the 

mounting, installation, putting into service, operation, 
maintenance, removal from service, and disposal of the product 
and have the appropriate qualification for their activity.  

This includes persons that meet at least one of the following 
three requirements: 

They know the safety concepts of metrology and 
automation technology and are familiar therewith as 
project staff. 

They are operating staff of the measuring and 
automation systems and have been instructed in the 
handling of the systems. They are familiar with the 
operation of the devices and technologies described in 
this documentation. 

They are operating staff of the measuring and 
automation systems and have been instructed in the 
handling of the systems. They are familiar with the 
operation of the devices and technologies described in 
this documentation. 

All work with this product must be carried out by qualified 
persons! 

1.3 Intended use 

The battery powered digital gauge has been designed for 
extremely high demands in the sector of calibration and test 
technology. It can be easily and quickly installed in situ. 
The user must check whether the device is suited for the 
selected use. In case of doubt, please contact our sales 
department ([email protected] | Phone: +420 572 411 011). 
BD|SENSORS assumes no liability for any wrong selection and 
the consequences thereof! 
The fluids that can be measured are gases and liquids that are 
compatible with the materials in contact with the fluids, 
described in the data sheet. For application, it must additionally 
be ensured that the fluid is compatible with the parts in contact 
with the fluid. 

1.4 Limitation of liability and warranty 

Failure to observe the instructions or technical regulations, 
improper use and use not as intended, and alteration of or 
damage to the device will result in the forfeiture of warranty and 
liability claims. 

1.5 Safe handling 

NOTE 

-

 Treat the device with care both in the packed and 

unpacked condition! 

 

NOTE

 -

 The device must not be altered or modified in any 

way! 

 

NOTE

 -

 Do not throw or drop the device! 

NOTE

 

-

 

Excessive dust accumulation (over 5 mm) and 

complete coverage with dust must be prevented! 

NOTE

 

-

 

The device is state-of-the-art and is operationally 

reliable. Residual hazards may originate from the device if it is 
used or operated improperly! 

1.6 Scope of delivery 

Check that all parts listed in the scope of delivery are included 
free of damage, and have been delivered according to your 
purchase order: 

 

-  digital gauge (display / pressure sensor module) 
-  this operating manual 
-  accessories (option) 

1.7 UL approval (for devices with UL marking) 

The UL approval was effected by applying the US standards, 
which also conform to the applicable Canadian standards on 
safety.  

2. Product identification 

The device can be identified by means of the manufacturing 
label with order code. The most important data can be gathered 
there from.

 

 

 

Fig. 1 Manufacturing labels

  

NOTE

 - 

The manufacturing labels must not be removed!

 

3. Mounting 

3.1 Mounting and safety instructions 

WARNING

 

Mount the device (pressure transmitter 
module) always in the state without 
pressure and apart from the display! 

WARNING

 

This device may only be installed by 
qualified technical personnel who has 
read and understood the operating 
manual!

 

WARNING

 

Do not use the display to tighten or 
solve to the mechanical connection of 
the pressure transmitter module!

 

NOTE 

-

 Handle this electronic precision measuring device 

carefully in packed as well as in unpacked condition! 

NOTE

 -

 Handle the unprotected diaphragm very carefully - it is 

very sensitive and may be easily damaged. 

NOTE

 - 

The device may not be thrown! 

NOTE

 -

 To avoid damaging the diaphragm, remove packaging 

and protective cap only directly before starting up the device. A 
delivered protective cap must be stored! 

NOTE

  -

  Place  the  protective  cap  on  the  pressure  port  again 

immediately after disassembling. 

NOTE

  - 

Do  not  use  any  force  when  installing  the  device  to 

prevent damage of the device and the plant! 

NOTE

  -

  Take  note  that  no  inadmissibly  high  mechanical 

stresses occur at the pressure port as a result of the installation, 
since this may cause a shifting of the characteristic curve or to the 
demage. 

NOTE

 -

 In hydraulic systems, position the device in such a way 

that the pressure port points upward (venting). 

NOTE

 -

 Provide a cooling line when using the device in steam 

lines. 

NOTE

 -

 

If the device is installed with the pressure port pointing 

upwards, ensure that no liquid drains off on the device. This 
could result in humidity and dirt blocking the gauge reference in 
the housing, and could lead to malfunctions. If necessary, dust 
and dirt must be removed from the edge of the screwed joint of 
the electrical connection 

NOTE 

-

 The specified tightening torques must not be 

exceeded! 

NOTES - 

for mounting outdoors or in a moist  

 

environment:

  

-  Make sure the ambient temperature will not fall below the dew 

point. These conditions may caused the water condensation 
inside the display unit and damage the electronics 
components. If condensate occurs inside the unit, remove the 
battery cover and allow the device to dry at normal min 
temperature 24 hours.  

-  Connect the device electrically straightaway after mounting or 

prevent moisture penetration, e.g. by a suitable protective 
cap. (The protection rating specified on the data sheet applies 
to the connected device.) 

-  Select the mounting position such that splashed and 

condensed water can drain off. Stationary liquid on sealing 
surfaces must be excluded! 

-  Mount the device such that it is protected from direct solar 

radiation. In the most unfavourable case, direct solar radiation 
leads to the exceeding of the permissible operating 
temperature. This must be excluded if the device is used in 
any explosion-hazardous area! 

-  A device with gauge reference in the housing (small hole next 

to the electrical connection) must be mounted such that the 
gauge reference is protected against dirt and humidity. If the 
transducer is exposed to liquid admission, the gauge 
reference will be blocked, and the equalization of air pressure 

will be prevented. In this condition, a precise measurement is 
impossible and damage to the transducer may occur.  

3.2 Conditions for oxygen applications

 

Make sure that your device was ordered for oxygen applications 
and delivered accordingly. (see manufacturing label – ordering 
code ends with the numbers “007”) 
Unpack the device directly prior to the installation.  
Skin contact during unpacking and installation must be avoided 
to prevent fatty residues remaining on the device. Wear safety 
gloves! 
The entire system must meet the requirements of the German 
Federal Agency for Material Testing [BAM] (DIN19247)! 
For oxygen applications > 25 bar, transducer types without seals 
are recommended. 
Transmitters with o-rings of FKM Vi 567: permissible maximum 
values: 25 bar / 150° C (BAM approval) 

3.3 Mounting steps for connections according  
       to DIN 3852 

NOTE 

- Do not use any additional sealing material such as 

yarn, hemp or Teflon tape! 

 

The O-ring is undamaged and seated in the designated 
groove. 

 

The sealing face of the mating component has a flawless 
surface. (R

3.2)

 

Screw the device into the mating thread by hand. 

Devices with a wrench flat must be tightened using a 
suitable open-end wrench. 

  

G1/4": approx. 5 Nm; G1/2": approx. 10 Nm;  

 

G3/4":approx. 15 Nm; G1": approx. 20 Nm 

3.4 Mounting steps for connections according  
       to EN 837 

 

A suitable seal for the measured fluid and the pressure to 
be measured is available. (e.g. a copper seal) 

 

The sealing face of the mating component has a flawless 
surface. (R

Z

 6.3) 

Screw the device into the mating thread by hand. 

Then tighten it using an open-end wrench:  
G1/4": approx. 20 Nm; G1/2": approx. 50 Nm 

3.5 Mounting steps for NPT connections 

 

Suitable fluid-compatible sealing material, e.g. PTFE tape, 
is available.  

Screw the device into the mating thread by hand 

Then tighten it using an open-end wrench:  
1/4" NPT: approx. 30 Nm; 1/2" NPT: approx. 70 Nm 

3.6 Installation steps for internal threads M20x1.5 and 

9/16" UNF (for DM01-500 HD) 

WARNING 

Danger of injury 

Due to wrong installation 

Do not use any seal! 

NOTE

 - The high-pressure tube will seal metal-to-metal in the 

chamfer of the pressure port. (sealing cone 60°) 

Screw the high-pressure fitting into the internal thread of 
the pressure transmitter. 

Then tighten it using an open-end wrench. The required 
tightening torque depends on the manufacturer's 
specifications for the high-pressure pipe you are using. 
(permissible tightening torque for pressure transmitter:  
max 120 Nm) 

4. Connecting display / pressure sensor module 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 

 

11 

 

12 

 

13 

 

Fig. 2 Lock against protection

  

Connect display with pressure transmitter module as follows: 
-  Bring together carefully the display with pressure 

transmitter module.  

-  Press the display sturdy pressure transmitter module to 

this engages. 

NOTE

 -

 Make sure the device is switched off before 

disconnecting display and pressure sensor module. 

NOTE

 -

 While the data logger is active, the display and 

pressure sensor module may not be disconnected! 

5. Supply / changing the batteries 

Before initial start-up, remove the insulating foil in the battery 
case. Perform steps 1 - 3 and 5 in this regard. 
As soon as in the display the announcement of "battery" is 
shown, a battery change is necessary. Perform steps 1, 2, 4, 
and 5 in this regard. 

Unscrew three fixing screws with a suitable screwdriver. 

Take the battery case cap. 

Remove the insulation foil before initial start-up. 

Exchange the batteries (3 x 1.5 V AA). 

Lock the device after that properly. 

NOTE

 - An incorrect usage may cause a leak out of batteries 

and so a damage the device! 

NOTE

 - Only use batteries of type 1.5 V AA. 

NOTE

 - Never combine batteries of different types or old 

with new ones! 

NOTE

 - Make sure that the batteries are connected correctly 

with the corresponding contacts in the battery tray. 

NOTE

 - Never try to charge batteries, demount them, or 

short-circuit them. 

NOTE

 - use only batteries with UL certification 

NOTE

 - Keep the batteries away from heat and unshielded 

flame. 
 

 

Fig. 3 Battery case cap and communication interface

 

6. Commissioning 

 

The device has been installed properly. 

 

The device does not have any visible defect. 

 

The device is operated within the specification  
(according to the data sheet).  

 

The insulation foil in the battery case has been removed. 

6.1 Data logger 

The battery powered digital gauge disposes of an integrated data 
logger. The measuring values stored away in the device can be 
selected  above  the  communication  interface  by  means  of 
software BD|DAQ (optionally included in delivery).  Free version 
BD|DAQ 

software 

is 

available 

via 

homepage 

https://www.bdsensors.cz.

 

6.2 PC-connection 

Connect device with a computer as follows: 
-  unscrew the protective screwing of the communication 

interface with a suitable slit screwdriver. 

-  connect the handle plug of the connecting cable (included in 

delivery) with the interface socket of the device. Connect the 
side with the USB plug with a free USB connection on the 
computer. 

-  install the COM driver and data logger software BD|DAQ, 

receive available on CD (optionally included in delivery). 
Free version BD|DAQ software is available via homepage 
https://www.bdsensors.cz). 

-  after the use, disconnect the connection and lock the 

protection screwing again properly. 

7. Operation 

7.1 Operating- and display elements (display) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig.4 Display and operating foil 

The  display  of  the  measuring  value  as  well  as  configuring  the 
single  parameters  occurs  menu-steered  about  a  LC  display 
capable of graphic arts. The single functions are regulated on the 
basis of three-front-sided arranged push buttons. 
The menu system is closed, thereby one can "browse" forward as 
well  as  backward  by  the  single  setting  menus  to  reach  to  the 
desired setting point. 

7.2 Structure of the menu system 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

manufacturing label of display 

 

manufacturing label of pressure sensor module 

 

barograph 

timer / battery / log 

pressure 

time 

temperature

 

left button 

 

menu - button 

 

right button 

 

zero 

data logger 

 

battery case 

 

battery case cap 

 

fixing screw 

 

connecting cable 

 

comm. - 

interface 

 

insulation foil 

 

protection screwing 

 

battery 

 

   

     

 

display 

pressure 
sensor  
module 
 

lock against  
protection 
 

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