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Servicing Nor th America: U.S.A.: One Omega Drive, P.O. Box 4047 ISO 9001 Certified Stamford, CT 06907-0047 TEL: (203) 359-1660 FAX: (203) 359-7700 e-mail: info@omega.com Canada: 976 Bergar Laval (Quebec) H7L 5A1, Canada TEL: (514) 856-6928 FAX: (514) 856-6886 e-mail: info@omega.ca For immediate technical or application assistance: U.S.A. and Canad[...]
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T able of Contents i Page Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Description ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Features .................[...]
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Unpacking Remove the Packing List and verify that you have received all equipment. If you have any questions about the shipment, please call OMEGA Customer Service Department. When you receive the shipment, inspect the container and equipment for any signs of damage. Note any evidence of rough handling in transit. Immed[...]
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2 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Battery Installation: All DPF500 models are shipped without the battery(ies) installed. This preserves battery life when the unit is not in service. When using external DPF5-BP , mount within 12" and plug connector into 3 position square posts (see Fig 1). Polarity is not a concern because center is common. T o ins[...]
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3 DPF503 DPF502 DPF501 DPF5-BP Accessory 2.3 Dimensions Dimensions are in inches (mm) Dimensions are in inches (mm) Dimensions are in inches (mm) Dimensions are in inches (mm) 4.92 (125) 4.33 (1 10) 4.33 (110) #8 Screw Mounting holes molded directly under cover screws. Max. screw head .29" (T yp. 4 places) E M .98 (25) 1.97 (50 ) .1 8 ( 5) .43[...]
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4 Severa l typical applicati ons of the DPF500 are shown below . Please observe that the various pulse inputs and power options may be intermixed in many ways to solve common applications. The isolated pulse output may be freely used so long as proper polarity is observed. Caution : When 4-20 mA loop option is provided, the power wiring to the loop[...]
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5 Chapter 3 20 Point Linearization (-LIN option) 3.1 20 Point Linearization Operation (-LIN option) A 20 point linearization table is used to construct a curve describing the relationship of K-Factor and input frequency . The measured input frequency is used to access the table. A linear interpolation of adjacent point pairs is used to arrive at th[...]
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6 4.1 Explanation of Display Prompts (continued) fr# : (frequency for point #) This prompt will only appear when 20 point selected. It sets the frequency for each of the 20 points (#). Press the ↑ key to increment each digit. Press the ← key to step to the next digit to the left. Press the E key to enter the desired frequency for point #. faC# [...]
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7 4.1 Explanation of Display Prompts (continued) oUt HI : (out high) Sets the high setting for the 4-20 mA analog output. Key in the high rate value at which the unit will output 20 mA. Press the ↑ key to increment each digit. Press the ← key to step to the next digit to the left. Press the E key to enter the displayed out hi value. pUlscale : [...]
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8 4.2 Programming Flowchart RA TE RA TE RA TO T A L CLR ToT FDEC 12345678 M RUN MODE CLEAR T OT AL OT AL OT F ACT OR DECIMAL FAC 100 F ACT OR 0000 ent Code ENTER CODE If panel lock ON If panel lock OFF If code correct If code incorrect FAC 20poInt F ACT OR TYPE 20poInt lInear lInear selected E M E E M E M E M 20poInt selected Continue On Next Page [...]
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9 4.2 Programming Flowchart (continued) Press the key to step the totalizer decimal to the desired location. Press the E key to enter the displayed decimal location. Press the M key to skip and keep the existing location Press the key to step to the desired totalizer descriptor . Press the E key to enter the displayed descriptor . Press the M key t[...]
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10 Chapter 5 Operation 5.1 General A suitable pulse producing device or fl ow meter is wired to one of the three pulse inputs provided on the DPF500. Only one of these inputs is used in a given application. There are no connections to the two unused pulse inputs. Isolated magnetic pickups may be connected to terminals 1 and 2. Isolated contact clo[...]
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1 1 Chapter 6 Error Messages / Analog Output Calibration 6.1 Error Messages The DPF500 is provided with extensive self checking which assists the user in the location of setup entry errors and in reporting malfunctions or unusual operating conditions. When an error occurs, the display will fl ash. Press any key to see the error message correspondi[...]
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12 Chapter 7 Specifi cations ENVIRONMENT AL: OPERA TING TEMPERA TURE -4°F (-20°C) to + 158°F (70°C) Extended T emp: -22°F (-30°C) to + 158°F (70°C) HUMIDITY 0 - 90% Noncondensing MOUNTING STYLES: 1 - Panel Mount - NEMA 4X Front 2 - W all Mount - NEMA 4X Enclosure (keypad mounted behind clear cover) 3 - Explosion Proof - Class I, Division I[...]
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W ARRANTY / DISCLAIMER OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA ’ s W ARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA ’ s custo[...]
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M 1896 / 0 7 05 Where Do I Find Ever ything I Need for Pr ocess Measurement and Contr ol? OM EGA…Of Course! Shop online at omega.com TEMPERA TURE Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes, Connectors, Panels & Assemblies Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Calibrators & Ice Point References Recorders, [...]