PROBE BUDDY – USER MANUAL
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UPC_MAN013_R7
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1 DESCRIPTION
The United Process Controls Sensor Simulator and Tester (PROBE BUDDY) has been
designed for the maintenance or system engineer in mind. The PROBE BUDDY gives the
operator a valuable tool for testing any UPC oxygen sensor as well as the ability to simulator a
working sensor connected to process control systems.
The important features of the tester are:
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Operates as sensor test/meter or sensor signal simulator
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Accepts selectable TC and mV inputs from any oxygen sensor
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Outputs selectable TC and mV signals to simulate an oxygen sensor
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Performs a sensor impedance test when connected to the sensor
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Computes carbon, dewpoint or oxygen in input or output mode
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Low power LCD display for HMI
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Small hand-held package
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Easy access connections on the top panel
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Operates on standard 9V battery
LCD Graphic Display
The LCD display is a low power 132x32 Pixels graphic display, equivalent to 4x22 characters.
Signal Connectors
There is a sensor millivolt and sensor thermocouple connector located on the top of the
PROBE BUDDY. The standard T/C connector is a B type standard mini-thermocouple plug
with alligator clips. The millivolt connector is a standard banana plug with alligator clips.
Optional cables are available that provide mating connectors for UPC probes – Carbonseer,
Quicksilver, AccuCarb, AtmoProbe – and other sensors and installed cables. See the table in
the reference section of this manual for a list of available cables.
