
Chapter Four: Theory of Operation
Pressure Signal
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Chapter Four: Theory of Operation
Pressure Signal
The pressure signal is received from the pressure gauge at the rear panel terminal block and is
applied to the input amplifier (U1) where the fine zero correction is added. The output from this
amplifier then goes to the output buffer amplifiers (U2, U3) and to the rear panel Interface
connector. The output from the input amplifier also goes to the set point switching circuits
(through the rear panel Channel Select switches on the PDR-C-2C) and to the Engineering Units
scaling circuit (through the DVM selection relay on the PDR-C-2C) which leads ultimately to the
display DVM.
Set Points
Two independent set point relays and their respective switching circuits are included in both the
PDR-C-1C and -2C. In the -2C these set points can be selected to monitor either incoming pressure
signal by means of rear panel channel selection switches.
The set point circuit compares the incoming pressure signal with an adjustable reference voltage
which is set using the front panel Coarse and Fine adjustment controls. The relay logic is such that
a no-power condition produces the same relay states that a high-pressure situation will produce.
Either set point value may be read on the display DVM in engineering units by toggling the front
panel READ switch toward the appropriate side. Asserting either LATCH line on rear panel
connector J118 will hold the set point relays de-energized once that state has been reached.
Overrange Comparator
This circuit monitors the input to the engineering units circuit and causes the display to blank when
a pressure signal of approximately 11 or more Volts occurs.
Power Supply
The power supply provides ±15 Volts for internal circuits as well as for the attached pressure
gauge. The + and - supplies are identical and are internally protected against shorts and
overheating. This supply also generates the precision reference voltage used by the comparators.
The display DVM provides its own +5 Volt source which is also used as the supply for 5 Volt logic
on the main PC board.
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