Pressure Systems 98RK manual

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    Rackmount Intelligent Pressure Scanners User’s Manual (Model 98RK & Model 9816) August 2008 NetScanner™ System www. PressureSystems .com[...]

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    © This User’s Manual is a copyright product of Pressure Systems, Inc., 2008 Permission is hereby granted to make copies and distribute verbatim copies of this manual, provided the copyright notice and this permission notice are preserved on all copies.[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Ma nual Page i www.PressureSystems.com The Model 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack is the latest generation chassis for the rackmounted version of Pressure Systems’ proven NetScanner™ System. The primary feature of the 98RK-1 rack is the incorporation of an auto-negotiating gigabit switch to increa [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Ma nual Page ii www.PressureSystems.com Table of Contents 1.0 General Information .............................................................................................. ...1 1.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Ma nual Page iii www.PressureSystems.com 3.2 Detailed Command Description Reference ............................................................. .41 Power Up Clear (Command ‘A’) .............................................................................. .42 Reset (Command ‘B’) ..........[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Ma nual Page iv www.PressureSystems.com 5.0 Service ............................................................................................................ 110 5.1 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 110 5.1.1 [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Ma nual Page v www.PressureSystems.com Our Company Pressure Systems Incorporated, (PSI) develops, manufactures, and services level and pressure measuring instruments where the highest level of traceable accuracy is required for aerospace, industrial, municipal, and environmental applic ations. Our p[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Ma nual Page vi www.PressureSystems.com This page left intentionally blank.[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 1 www.PressureSystems.com Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction This User’s Manual will: • Explain the electrical and pneumatic pressure connections for the Model 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack and Model 9816 Rackmount Intelligent Pressure Scanners . • Provide computer s[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 2 www.PressureSystems.com The NetScanner™ System is a comprehensive, distributed data acquisition system centered around PSI’s proven Intelligent Pressure Scanner technology. The rackmount configuration of this system is comprised of Model 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Racks , each hou[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 3 www.PressureSystems.com Data uploaded from the EEPROMs is used by the microprocessor to correct zero, span, linearity, and thermal errors. Digital temperature compensation of the piezoresistive sensors reduces thermal errors by a factor of ten or more over conventional sensor compen[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 4 www.PressureSystems.com • The 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack features a gigabit switch that significantly increases processing capabilitie s and speed. • System calibration consists of zero and span calibration only at any given temperature. Full thermal re-calibration is never n[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 5 www.PressureSystems.com 1.3.3 Communication Interfaces All Intelligent Pressure Scanners provide digitally temperature compensated and linearized pressure data in engineering units through an Ethernet communications in terface to a host computer. Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scan[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 6 www.PressureSystems.com Chapter 2 Installation and Set Up 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection Before assembling the system, use the shipping bill as a reference to ensure that all p arts have arrived. Pressure Systems takes no responsibility for equipment that is damaged during shipment. I[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 7 www.PressureSystems.com 2.3 Connections and Setup 2.3.1 98RK-1 Chassis Connections with 9816 Scanners STEP 1 Ensure correct line voltage and that the Power Switch for the 98RK-1 is in the OFF position. Connect the 98RK-1 chassis to an adequate power receptacle and connect an Etherne[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 8 www.PressureSystems.com Figure 2.1 Typical Hook-up Arrangement Using the 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 9 www.PressureSystems.com 2.3.3 Network Communications Hookup The 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack chassis has an Ethernet connector port on the rear of the unit through which all scanners in the rack may be connected to the network or the Ethernet card in your PC or work station. This p[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 10 www.PressureSystems.com Initial Network Screen for Windows ® XP STEP 7 With your mouse, right-click on the "Local Area Connection" icon. A drop-down menu will appear. Scroll down the menu and select (left-click) the "P roperties" line. STEP 8 Scroll down the ?[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 11 www.PressureSystems.com A screen example is shown here. STEP 9 With your mouse, right-click on the "Local Area Connection" icon. A drop-down menu will appear. Scroll down the menu and select (left-click) the "P roperties" line. A screen example is shown on the n[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 12 www.PressureSystems.com STEP 11 If the TCP/IP protocol is not found, it must be installed. To install, select "I n stall" as shown on the "General" tab on the "Local Area Connection Properties" screen.[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 13 www.PressureSystems.com STEP 12 Once the correct TCP/IP protocol is installed and verified for the proper Ethernet card, the IP address (under TCP/IP Properties), that is compatible with the pressure scanner(s), must be set. A typical screen example with IP and Subnet Mask addresse[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 14 www.PressureSystems.com STEP 13 To set the PC address: Select "Use the following TCP/IP address." It is suggested that the IP Address read 200.xxx.yyy.zzz where xxx, yyy, and zzz are unique locations that do not match any other address on the network. (Check with your net[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 15 www.PressureSystems.com STEP 14 Connect the Ethernet cable between the 98RK-1 “TO HOST” RJ-45 connector and the Ethernet card of your host computer. After you set the IP address and the subnet mask, click “OK”. You may then be prompted to re-start your computer so that the [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 16 www.PressureSystems.com STEP 16 Turn the 98RK-1 power switch ON and wait approximately thirty (30) seconds for the scanners to perform self-diagnostics. The scanners auto matically upload the calibration data stored within each transducer at start-up. Newly installed transducers ar[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 17 www.PressureSystems.com NUSS Initial Screen Once NUSS is selected, the Network Status Screen (shown above) appears. Note that a "Querying Network" message briefly appears, and then the Nodes on Network box will automatically display the each NetScanner module hooked into [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 18 www.PressureSystems.com Connect to any module. (When a connection has been established, the top of the module icon will turn yellow.) STEP 18 Select (left click) the module's icon in the Node map. Right-click on the module's icon (in either the Node Map or the description[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 19 www.PressureSystems.com 2.3.4 Pressure Connections Pneumatic connections for the sixteen (16) measurement inputs of the Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanners installed in the 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack may be found either on the backplane of the 98RK-1 chassis or on the 9816 [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 20 www.PressureSystems.com Figure 2.2 98RK-1 Rear View Figure 2.3 Figure 2.3a Expanded View of 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack Rear Manifold Expanded View of Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanner Rear Manifold[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 21 www.PressureSystems.com 2.3.4.1 Supply Air The 98RK-1 chassis requires an 80 psig minimum (125 psig maximum) dry air (or inert gas) supply which is used to shift the 9816 internal calibration valve (in each scanner) between its different positions. Each 98RK-1 contains a fitting ma[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 22 www.PressureSystems.com Figure 2.4 Optionally, the unit may be ordered with a true differential (reference per channel) manifold. The RUN REF connection is used for situations where all channels have one reference pressure. This input may also be left unattached to provide atmosphe[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 23 www.PressureSystems.com Figure 2.5 Each 9816 is manufactured with a connection to one of the eight (8) CAL port ranges, based on the unit’s full scale pressure range. Assignment of 9816's CAL range is show in Table 2.1 (next page). In the case of a 9816 with multiple pressur[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 24 www.PressureSystems.com 2.3.4.4 PURGE Mo de Inputs 9816 scanners are supplied with a purge/leak-charge feature. The purge feature allo ws users to apply positive pressure to the PURGE input which will then be vented out of the user input ports, forcing contaminants (such as moistur[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 25 www.PressureSystems.com 2.3.4.5 LEAK Mode Inputs The purge/leak-charge valve design includes a leak check feature capable of testing the integrity of user pneumatic connections as well as those within the 9816 module. For the leak mode to be used, all RUN mode pressure inputs must [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 26 www.PressureSystems.com 2.3.4.6 Calibration Manifold Position Detector Circuit The transducer calibration manifold position detector circu it uses reflective infrared sensors to sense the actual position of the manifold valve block. The block, located within the valve assembly, is [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 27 www.PressureSystems.com switch settings. ( Slot addresses are automatically set by their specific ph ysical presence within the rack.) The cluster address is set via a slotted screwdriver- adjustable hexadecimal switch on the PC- 293 (Ethernet Controller board), located in the pull[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 28 www.PressureSystems.com The rack address is set via a 16-position (0 through 15) push wheel switch, located on the front panel of the 98RK-1. The slot addresses are numbered 1 through 8, starting from the leftmost slot in the 98RK-1 and each scanner’s address is fixed by its phys[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 29 www.PressureSystems.com 2.4 Acquiring Data STEP 20 From the A cquire menu, select “Acquire Data” to read the pressure of each channel on the screen. The pressure is displayed both in engineering units and on the individual bar graphs as a proportion of transducer full scale. ST[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 30 www.PressureSystems.com Chapter 3 Programming and Operation 3.1 Commands & Responses 3.1.1 Introduct ion This chapter describes all comm ands a host computer program may send to each of the NetScanner ™ System Intelligent Pressure Scanner modules (Model 9816 ) that are connec[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 31 www.PressureSystems.com transmissions by sending commands to the modules, which are normally servers . However, a module can initiate its own transmissions in some operating modes (e.g., the hardware- triggered or free-run autonomous host streams generated by the Configure/Control [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 32 www.PressureSystems.com From this schematic, it should be clear that the command letter (c) is required, the position field (ppppp) immediately follows it, and may have 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 characters, and there may be zero or more datum fields ( dddd), as required. For simplicity, [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 33 www.PressureSystems.com In the following example 20-bit (5-hex digit) position field, internal channels 16 and 1, and both external P & S pressures, are selected: Bit# 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Chan# P S 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Binary 0 0 [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 34 www.PressureSystems.com 3.1.3.5 Format Field Some commands, that either send data to a module (as command parameters), or cause the host to receive data (via command’s response), have an extra format parameter (f digit) appended to (or specified in) the position field. This param[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 35 www.PressureSystems.com The error response consists of the letter ‘N’ (for NAK, or negative acknowledge), followed by a 2-digit hexadecimal error code. The following table lists the error codes that can be returned from a 9816 NetScanner ™ System module: CODE MEANING 00 (Unu [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 36 www.PressureSystems.com user to make reasonableness checks on them. The Read Internal Coefficients ( 'u' ) command will return them on demand. 3.1.4.3 Interpreting Engineering Units Output All Model 9816 modules perform all internal pressure calculations in engineering un[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 37 www.PressureSystems.com that a power reset has occurred in a module is to notice that the TCP/IP socket conne ction is no longer valid. At any point during module operation, the Reset ( 'B' ) command may be used to return any module to its default “reset” state. If th[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 38 www.PressureSystems.com 3.1.5.3 Calibration Adjustment of Offset/Gain Correction Coefficients All NetScanner ™ System Intelligent Pressure Scanners have built-in software commands (and pneumatic hardware) to perform a periodic zero and span calibration adjustment of its internal [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 39 www.PressureSystems.com The above correction coefficients are maintained internally in IEEE floating-point format. The Read Internal Coefficients ( 'u' ) command and the Download Internal Coefficients ( 'v' ) command can return (or manually set) calibration coef[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 40 www.PressureSystems.com 3.1.5.6 Other Functions Some commands may be used at any time to obtain information about the internal setup and status of a module. The Read Module Status ( 'q' ) command is an example. Also, the Set Operating Options ( 'w' ) command, th[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 41 www.PressureSystems.com 3.2 Detailed Command Description Reference All commands applicable to the Model 9816 NetScanner ™ System models are described on the following pages and summarized in the following table. Table 3.1 Model 9816 NetScanner ™ System Commands type command id [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 42 www.PressureSystems.com POWER UP CLEAR (Command 'A') Purpose: This command has no internal module affect. It is used as a simple method to verify proper communications to the 9816 scanner. Command “ A ” ‘A’ is the command letter Response “ A ” ‘A’ is the a[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 43 www.PressureSystems.com RESET (Command 'B') Purpose: Instructs the module to reset internal operating parameters, and to set all internal control variables to their default “reset” state (see description below). The current TCP/IP socket connection will remain open. E[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 44 www.PressureSystems.com CONFIGURE/CONTROL MULTI-POIN T CALIBRATION (Command 'C') Purpose: This command is actually four (4) sub-commands . The first configures and starts a Multi-Point Calibration adjustment function for selected channels in the module. Another is repeate[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 45 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'C'— Sub-command Index 00: Configure & Start Multi-Point Calibration This sub-command has four (4) additional required parameters used to configure and start the Multi-Point Calibration function. Command “ C 00 pppp npts ord avg ”[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 46 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Configure and start the Multi-Point Calibration function so that it affects only the first four (4) channels of the module. Three (3) pressure calibration points will by supplied when we continue this function later (see example for ‘01’ sub[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 47 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'C'— Sub-command Ind ex 01: Collect Data for a Calibration Point This sub-command has two (2) additional required parameters. Command “ C 01 pnt pppp.pppp ” ‘C’ is the command letter. ‘ 01’ is the sub-command index ( ii ) for [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 48 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Supply each of the previously-specified three (3) pressure calibration points to the Multi- Point Calibration function, as was stated in the previous exa mple of the Configure and Start (‘00’) sub-command. Assume that all the affected four ([...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 49 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'C'- Sub-command Ind ex 02: Calculate & Apply Correction Coefficients This sub-command has no additional parameters. Command “ C 02 ” ‘C’ is the command letter. ‘ 02’ is the sub-command index ( ii ) for Calculate & Apply[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 50 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Finish the Multi-Point Calibration function previously started (as indicated by the previous examples of 'C' sub-commands ‘00’ and ‘01’). Calculate new adjustment coefficients, and save them in the non-volatile memory of the mo[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 51 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'C'— Sub-command Index 03: Abort Multi-Point Calibration This sub-command has no additional parameters. Command “ C 03 ” ‘C’ is the command letter. ‘ 03’ is the sub-command index ( ii ) for Abort . NOTE: all parameters are sep[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 52 www.PressureSystems.com READ TRANSDUCER VO LTAGES (Command 'V') Purpose: Returns, for the specified channels, the most recently acquir ed raw pressure data, converted to volts directly from the averaged A/D counts. This simple engineering-unit conversion bypasses any usag[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 53 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Send TCP/IP command to 9816 module (via its connected socket) that returns decimal voltage data for internal channels 1, 5, 9, and 13: “ V11110 ” Response contains data for channels 13, 9, 5, and 1 (left to right): “ 4.999999 -4.989500 0.0[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 54 www.PressureSystems.com CALCULATE AND SET GA INS (Command 'Z') Purpose: Instructs a module to calculate new gain coefficients, with either full-sca le pressure (or a specified pressure) a pplied to the specified internal channels. These new coefficients update part of the[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 55 www.PressureSystems.com Note The calculated gain values from the latest 'Z' command will be lost when the module is powered OFF. To save these gain terms to each transducer's nonvolatile memory, refer to the Set Operating Options ('w') command (index 09). E[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 56 www.PressureSystems.com READ TRANSDUCER A/D COUNTS (Command 'a') Purpose: Returns the most recently acquired raw pressure data for the specified channels in averaged signed A/D counts (in the range -32768 to +32767). This simple data bypasses any usage of the transducer?[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 57 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Send TCP/IP command to 9816 module (via its connected socket) that returns decimal raw “pressure” A/D counts data for internal channels 1, 5, 9, and 13: “ a11110 ” Response contains data for channels 13, 9, 5, and 1 (left to right): &quo[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 58 www.PressureSystems.com READ HIGH-SPEED DATA (Command 'b') Purpose : Returns the most recent scanned and averaged data from all channels of the module as fast as possible. Data is re turned directly in its internal (IEEE single- precision float) binary form (as per implie[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 59 www.PressureSystems.com DEFINE/CONTROL AUTONOMOUS HOST STREAMS (Command 'c') Purpose: Defines and controls the autonomous delivery of any of up to three concurrent high-speed data streams to the host computer. Such data streams may be delivered “continuously” without [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 60 www.PressureSystems.com The maximum rate of any one stream’s delivery is practically limited to the maximum possible scan and data conversion rate of all the module’s channels. Normally, these programmable host streams de liver host data at rates equal to or slower than this na[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 61 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'c'— Sub-command Ind ex 00: Configure a Host Delivery Stream This sub-command is used to configure the parameters of each of the three possible concurrent host delivery streams, one at a time. Following this configuration phase, the strea[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 62 www.PressureSystems.com internal channels. Following completion of the acquisition (a nd EU conversion) cycle, the module will also deliver the requested data channels to the host. In this manner, users are provided with highly synchronized data acquisition and delivery from one or[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 63 www.PressureSystems.com NOTE: With the exception of binary format 7, all other formats include a leading space in each datum delivered in each stream packet. The number of stream packets ( num ) parameter is a positive integer coun t (specified with 1 to 5 numeric digits as needed)[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 64 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'c'— Sub-command Index 01: Start Stream This sub-command is used to start the delivery of any previously configured host stream in a module. If the stream started is of “continuous” duration, then it will be necessary to use the Stop [...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 65 www.PressureSystems.com For periodic hardware-triggered streams, that are never suspended and resumed after being initially enabled, the sequence number may also serve as a “relative” time stamp if the period (in milliseconds) of the hardware trigger is know n. If a special sub[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 66 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'c'— Sub-command Index 02: Stop Stream This sub-command is used to abort (or temporarily suspend) the delivery of any previously started host stream in a module, one at a time or all together, whether the stream was “continuous” or ?[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 67 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'c'— Sub-command Index 03: Clear Stream This sub-command is used to “undefine” any previously configured host stream in a module, one at a time, or all together. The sub-command’s format is: Command “ c 03 st ” ‘c’ is the co[...]

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    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 68 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'c' — Sub-command Ind ex 04: Return Stream Information This sub-command returns current stream configuration information in its response: Command "c 04 st " ‘c’ is the command letter. ‘ 04’ is the sub-command index ( ii [...]

  • Page 77

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 69 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'c' — Sub-command Ind ex 05: Select Data in a Stream This sub-command sets options that cause a specified stream to deliver specific kinds of information to host. By default, only Pressure EU Data are delivered. Command “ c 05 st bbbb ?[...]

  • Page 78

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 70 www.PressureSystems.com bbbb (hex) data selected for inclusion in each stream packet 0001 Enable Valve Position Status (see next table) 0002 Enable DH Temperature Status (see bit map below) 0010 Enable Pressure EU Data (default if never executed) 0020 Enable Pressure A/D Counts* 00[...]

  • Page 79

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 71 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Configure stream l to return both status fields, and all Pressur e EU data "c 05 1 0013" Read response: "A" If or when stream 1 is subsequently enabled, data groups in that stream with the lowest- bit-numbers (table positions[...]

  • Page 80

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 72 www.PressureSystems.com Command 'c' — Sub-command Index 06: Select Protocol for Stream Delivery Command “ c 06 st pro [ remport [ ipaddr ]] ” ‘c’ is the command letter. ‘ 06’ is the sub-command index ( ii ) for Select Protocol . ‘ st ’ is the stream id d[...]

  • Page 81

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 73 www.PressureSystems.com Alternately, every module may be given a unique remport number, requiring that a host program bind a unique UDP socket to each of these unique rem port numbers. Then, when a particular socket receives a UDP datagram to its unique port, the module sending it [...]

  • Page 82

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 74 www.PressureSystems.com CALCULATE AND SET OF FSETS (Command 'h') Purpose: Instructs a module to calculate new offset coeff icients, with zero differential pressure (or a specified “generated” pressure) a pplied to the specified internal channels. These new coefficient[...]

  • Page 83

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 75 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Send TCP/IP command to a Model 9816 module (via its open socket) to calculate and set new offset coefficients for channels 16 through 13. “ hF000 ” Response: " 0.0010 0.0020 0.0015 0.0025" Actual offset values are returned in the a[...]

  • Page 84

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 76 www.PressureSystems.com READ TEMPERATURE COUNTS (Command 'm') Purpose: Returns the most recently acquired raw temperature data for the specified channels in averaged A/D counts (in the range -32768 to +32767). This command is similar to command 'a' , except that[...]

  • Page 85

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 77 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Send TCP/IP command to 9816 module (via its connected socket) that returns decimal raw “temperature” A/D counts data for channels 1, 5, 9, and 13: “ m11110 ” Response contains data for channels 13, 9, 5, and 1 (left to right): " 327[...]

  • Page 86

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 78 www.PressureSystems.com READ TEMPERATURE VOLTAGES (Command 'n') Purpose: Returns the most recently acquired raw temperature data for the specified channels converted to engineering-unit Volts directly from the averaged A/D counts. It is similar to command 'V' , [...]

  • Page 87

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 79 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Send TCP/IP command to 9816 module (via its connected socket) that returns decimal Voltage data (of the raw temperature signal) for channels 1, 5, 9, and 13: “ n11110 ” Response contains data for channels 13, 9, 5, and 1 (left to right): &qu[...]

  • Page 88

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 80 www.PressureSystems.com READ MODULE STATUS (Command 'q') Purpose: Returns requested module status information. Command “ q ii ” ‘q’ is the command letter. ‘ ii ’ is the status index field. Response “ hhhh ” ‘ hhhh ’ is a 4-digit hex datum (or other (**[...]

  • Page 89

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 81 www.PressureSystems.com 06 IP Address Resolution Method , as hex state: 0000 = Use Static IP Address stored in module’s non-volatile memory 0001 = Get Dynamic IP Address from external RARP/BOOTP server 13 07 TCP Back-Off Dela y , as hex value (or FFFF). FFFF means use low-order b[...]

  • Page 90

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 82 www.PressureSystems.com scanners within such a larger system, a simple three part addressing scheme is available. Individual scanners are identified by their Cluste r, Rack, and Slot (CRS) address, a three-digit hexadecimal numbe r. A cluster (the most significant address unit), is[...]

  • Page 91

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 83 www.PressureSystems.com READ HIGH-PRECISION DA TA (Comma nd 'r') Purpose: Returns the most recently acquired engineering-unit pressure data for the specified channels. Each datum returned in the response will be in the specified high-precision data format. Command “ r[ [...]

  • Page 92

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 84 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Send TCP/IP command to 9816 module (via its connected socket), that returns decimal pressure data for channels 1, 5, 9, and 13 in ASCII fixed point format. “ r11110 ” Response contains data for channels 13, 9, 5, and 1 (left to right): "[...]

  • Page 93

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 85 www.PressureSystems.com READ TRANSDUCER TEMPERATUR E (Command 't') Purpose: Returns the most recently acquired engineering-unit temperature data (in ºC) for the specified channels. Each datum returned in the response will be in the specified high-precision data format. C[...]

  • Page 94

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 86 www.PressureSystems.com READ INTERNAL COEFFICI ENTS (Command 'u') Purpose: Returns one (or more contiguous) requested internal coefficient(s) in a specified internal coefficient array, and in the specified response data format. Command “ u faacc [ -cc ] ” ‘u’ is t[...]

  • Page 95

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 87 www.PressureSystems.com Internal DH200 Transducer Coefficient arrays for internal channels 1-16 are selected with array indexes aa =01 through aa =10 (hex). All valid coefficient indexes (for each of these arrays) are listed in the following table: cc Transducer Coefficient Descrip[...]

  • Page 96

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 88 www.PressureSystems.com cc Transducer Coefficient Description Datu m Type 34 (reserved) Temperature 7 Temperature Output voltage at 0 psi FLOAT 35 Temp Vs Pressure Correction coefficient (t0) FLOAT 36 Temp Vs Pressure Correction coefficient (t1) FLOAT 37 Temp Vs Pressure Correction[...]

  • Page 97

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 89 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Send TCP/IP command to 9816 module (via its connected socket) requesting the most recent calibration adjustment’s offset and gain terms ( cc =00-01), and the adjacent factory-determined transducer coefficients C0 through C4 ( cc =02-06): for t[...]

  • Page 98

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 90 www.PressureSystems.com DOWNLOAD INTERNAL COEFFICIENTS (Command 'v') Purpose: Downloads one or more internal coefficients to the module. Command “ v faacc [ -cc ] dddd [ dddd ]... ” ‘v’ is the command letter. ‘ f ’ is the format field. ‘ aa ’ is the array [...]

  • Page 99

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 91 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Send TCP/IP command to 9816 module (i.e., via its connected socket) with replacement values for the channel’s offset and gain correction terms loaded into the module’s volatile memory (cc = 00-01). Load these into channel # 8's Transduc[...]

  • Page 100

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 92 www.PressureSystems.com SET/DO OPERATING OPTIONS/ FUNCTIONS (Command 'w') Purpose: Change a module’s default operating option settings, or invoke special internal operations or functions. Command “ w ii [ dd [ eeee ]] ” ‘w’ is the command letter. ‘ ii ’ is t[...]

  • Page 101

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 93 www.PressureSystems.com ii dd Description 'q' read index 0C 00 01 Energize C2: Set Cal Valves to RUN or LEAK Position (default) — choice made by ii =12. Energize C1: Set Cal Valves to CAL/RE-ZERO or PURGE Position — choice made by ii=12. 0B see chart below 0D-0E -- Re[...]

  • Page 102

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 94 www.PressureSystems.com ii dd Description 'q' read index 1B 00 Set Thermal Update Scan Interval per eeee as decimal value (seconds), 1 <= eeee <= 3600 (1 hour) (default = 60). 11 1C -- Reserved for factory use 1D 00 Set Minimum Source Air Pressure per eeee as decima[...]

  • Page 103

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 95 www.PressureSystems.com Example: ● Send TCP/IP commands to 9816 module (via its connected socket) setting the calibration valve to the CAL (or Re-zero) position: “ w1200 ” (Insure in RUN/CAL val ve mode) “ w0C0 1 ” (Set CAL po sition) Responses (both commands): "A&qu[...]

  • Page 104

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 96 www.PressureSystems.com NETWORK QUERY (UDP/IP Command 'psi9000') Purpose: To determine how many (and which) modules are powered-up and operational on the network. Command “ psi9000 ” Response "ipadr, ethadr, sernum, mtype, fmwver, connst, ipadrst, lisport, subnet[...]

  • Page 105

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 97 www.PressureSystems.com Only NetScanner ™ System 9816 module types have the extra Cluster, Rack, and Slot parameters to the response above (note RCS order instead of CRS order). This uniform network query response allows a client host program to identify, configure, and use any s[...]

  • Page 106

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 98 www.PressureSystems.com RE-BOOT MODULE (UDP/I P Command 'psireboot') Purpose: To unconditionally “reboot” a specified module. Command “ psireboot ethadr ” where ethadr is the Ethernet Address of the specified module in the following special hex-digit format ‘xx-[...]

  • Page 107

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 99 www.PressureSystems.com CHANGE MODULE’S IP ADDRES S RESOLUTION METHOD & RE-BOOT (UDP/IP Command 'psirarp') Purpose: To change (toggle) the current IP address resolution state ( ipaarpst ) of a specified module, and then unconditionally “re-boot” it. Command “ [...]

  • Page 108

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 100 www.PressureSystems.com Chapter 4 Calibration 4.1 Introduction Each individual DH200 transducer within the NetScanner ™ System Intelligent Pressure Scanner contains nonvolatile read/write memory capable of storing the transducer’s full thermal and pressure calibration data. Th[...]

  • Page 109

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 101 www.PressureSystems.com Note Periodic zero and span calibration should be the only calibration required to maintain specified performance throughout the life of the scanner. For reference when operating the 9816 calibration manifold, Figures 4.1 thru 4.4 show simplified pneumatic [...]

  • Page 110

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 102 www.PressureSystems.com 4.2 Re-zero Calibration NetScanner ™ System Intelligent Pressure Scanners are capable of inde pendently performing a transducer calibration adjustment function, referred to as Re-zero adjustment (or simply Re-zero Cal). The Re-zero calibration will result[...]

  • Page 111

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 103 www.PressureSystems.com 4.2.2 Re-zero Calibration Summary The following is a simple, step-by-step procedure for executing a re-zero calibration o f a Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanner . Optional commands are shown within brackets [ ]. Description TCP/IP Data Disable automati[...]

  • Page 112

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 104 www.PressureSystems.com stored back into the transducer’s nonvolatile memory afterwards. In oth er cases, the user’s application may not require periodic span adjustment as the other factory-determined pressure/temperature coefficients (stored perm anently inside each transduc[...]

  • Page 113

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 105 www.PressureSystems.com Note To minimize the possibility of overpressure damage, multi-range 9816 modules are manufactured to make use of the CAL (x) port of the LOWEST installed pressure range. 4.3.2. Span Calibration Summary Following is a simple, step-by-step procedure for exec[...]

  • Page 114

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 106 www.PressureSystems.com Following is a simple, step-by-step procedure for executing a “specified-v alue” span calibration of a Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanner . For the purposes of this example, it will be assumed that an upscale pressure of 14.9800 psi is available fr[...]

  • Page 115

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 107 www.PressureSystems.com result should always be restored into the transducer’s non-volatile memory afterwards. In some cases, the user’s application may not require such a comprehensive adjustment as the other factory-determined pressure/temperature coefficients (stored perman[...]

  • Page 116

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 108 www.PressureSystems.com 4.4.2 Multi-Point Calibration Summary Following is a simple step-by-step procedure for executing a “multi-point” calibration of a Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanner . It is assumed that all channels in the unit have the same full-scale pressure ran[...]

  • Page 117

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 109 www.PressureSystems.com Now that data have been collected for every point originally specified, calculate and apply the new coefficient data with a Calculate & Apply (‘02’) sub- command of ‘C’. This also restores the module to using its original averaging parameters th[...]

  • Page 118

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 110 www.PressureSystems.com Chapter 5 Service 5.1 Maintenance This section provides a step-by-step guide for performing repair and maintenance of typical NetScanner ™ System Intelligent Pressure Scanners installed in the 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack . The method of upgrading module[...]

  • Page 119

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 111 www.PressureSystems.com Figure 5.2 9816 with Upgraded Purge Block Table 5.1 provides a convenient cross reference summary of components and printed circuit boards found in each 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanner as w ell as the 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack. This may be used as a g[...]

  • Page 120

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 112 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.1 Common Maintenance The NetScanner ™ System Intelligent Pressure Scanners are designed for rugged use. No special preventive maintenance is required, although periodic maintenance may be required to replace worn or damaged components. Upgrades or mod[...]

  • Page 121

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 113 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.2 Module Disassembly The following procedure should be used to remove modules from the 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack prior to any scanner maintenance. (1) Remove the module from the 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack by unscrewing the locking rod (turn count[...]

  • Page 122

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 114 www.PressureSystems.com (4) With one hand holding the transducer/cal-valve housing, re move the four (4) 3/32" Allen-head screws that secure the module to the scanner chassis top guide rail. C ut the nylon tie wrap that secures ribbon cable from the PC-206 board to the chassi[...]

  • Page 123

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 115 www.PressureSystems.com Figure 5.4 9816 Calibration Valve Out of its Case (Showing PC-206 Board) (3) Replace the old PC-206 board with a new one by placing the new one loosely on top of the DH200's. Ensure the new board end containing connector P1 is oriented the sa me as the[...]

  • Page 124

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 116 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.3.2 PC-299 Ethernet Microprocessor/A-D Board The following procedures should be used for replacement of the PC-299 Ethernet Microprocessor/A-D Board. Use the tools and follow the general warnings already described in Section 5.1.1. The PC-299 microproce[...]

  • Page 125

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 117 www.PressureSystems.com (4) Place the new PC-299 board in the top and bottom rack rails so that its P-2 connector aligns with the rear panel cutout. Slide the board forward until it aligns with the top a nd bottom Allen-head set screws. Install the four (4) Allen-head screws, secu[...]

  • Page 126

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 118 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.3.4 Scanner Front Panel LED Assembl y The PC-295 LED board (containing all of the scanner indicator lights) is attached to the front panel of the 9816 scanner with two 4-40 x ½ Phillips-head screws. The PCB is attached either horizontally or vertically[...]

  • Page 127

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 119 www.PressureSystems.com (3) Place the 9816 on a flat surface and lay it on its right side. R emove the two (2) Phillips- head screws that hold the front panel to the top rail and the two (2) Allen-head screws that hold the front panel to the bottom rail. (Note, the bottom Allen-he[...]

  • Page 128

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 120 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.4 Replacement of Transducers Model 9816 has internal DH200 pneumatic transducers, as well as an internal calibration manifold with associated valves and O-rings . Some these elements occasionally require service or replacement as described in the follow[...]

  • Page 129

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 121 www.PressureSystems.com (5) Replace the PC-206 board as described in Section 5.1.3.1 and reasse mble the module. Ensure that the two hex-head standoff screws are installed on DH200 positions 2 and 15 and that they align with the two PC-206 mounting holes. (6) Test your scanner to [...]

  • Page 130

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 122 www.PressureSystems.com Figure 5.9 Schematic of 9816 Solenoids (4) If the either the new or old solenoid does not have a pluggable wiring harness at the solenoid, the new solenoid wires will require crimp pins to be installed for insertion in the P5 mating housing. The proper crim[...]

  • Page 131

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 123 www.PressureSystems.com (5) Ensure that the three (3) solenoid manifold O-rings are present and free of contaminants. Replace the solenoid with the new one by carefully aligning and gently tightening the screws. (6) Attach the wiring harness to the solenoid and connector P5 of the[...]

  • Page 132

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 124 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.6.1 DH200 Pressure Transducer O-Ring Replacement Please note that the DH200 O-rings are used for stat ic seals only. They will typically not require replacement unless exposed to improper liqui d media (which will also damage other 9116 components). Fol[...]

  • Page 133

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 125 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.6.2 Tubing Plate O-Ring Replacement The following is a step-by-step procedure to replace a Tubing Plate O-ring in a Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanner . (1) Disassemble the module as described in Section 5.1.2 . (2) Place the scanner with the tubin[...]

  • Page 134

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 126 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.6.3 Adapter Plate O-Ring Replacement Following is a step-by-step procedure to replace an adapter plate O-ring in a Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanner . The adapter plate is located opposite the tubing plate on the calibration manifold. All DH200 tr[...]

  • Page 135

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 127 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.6.4 Calibration Manifold Piston O-Ring Replacement Following is a step-by-step procedure to replace calibration manifold piston O-rings in a Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanner. There are eight (8) pistons, each wit h an O-ring, inside the calibrati[...]

  • Page 136

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 128 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.6.5 Solenoid Valve O-Ring Replacement The following is a step-by-step procedure to replace the internal solenoid valve O-rings in a Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanner. The modules contain two internal solenoid valves. (1) Disassemble the module as [...]

  • Page 137

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 129 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.6.6 Module Rear Manifold O-Ring Replacement If a leak is suspected at the module rear manifold: (1) Remove the module from the 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack by unscrewing the locking rod (turn counterclockwise with a 5/64" Allen-head screwdriver) a[...]

  • Page 138

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 130 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.6.7 Solenoid Valve O-Ring Replacement The rear panel quick disconnect (QDC) block (if your 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack is equipped for rear-mounted tubing) may be removed as a complete unit (eight QDC blocks attached to a non-removable eight-piece man[...]

  • Page 139

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 131 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.6.8 Front Panel Tubing Plate Quick Disconnect (QDC) O-Ring Replacement The front panel quick disconnect (QDC) blocks (if your 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack is equipped with front-mounted tubing) are individually removed. If a leak is suspected in the fr[...]

  • Page 140

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 132 www.PressureSystems.com 5.1.6.9 Supply Air and Purge Air Sensing Transducers The pneumatic input manifold (pneumatic backplane) on the 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack contains two (2) additional DH200 transducers to provide facility measurements for additional diagnostic capabilitie[...]

  • Page 141

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 133 www.PressureSystems.com (7) Replace the transducer, making sure the electrical connections are located on the ou tside (back) edge of the cubic design. Tighten the 4-40 standoff screw snugly (finger tight plus ¼ turn). (8) Reattach the flex circuit, ensuring it is attached to the[...]

  • Page 142

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 134 www.PressureSystems.com 5.2 Upgrading Module Firmware All NetScanner ™ System Intelligent Pressure Scanner modules contain electronically re- programmable memory devices that store the m odule firmware. Pressure Systems will provide new releases of module firmware for enhanced i[...]

  • Page 143

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 135 www.PressureSystems.com Figure 5.12 Update Firmware Screen ● Click the “Download” button to begin sending the file to the module. A progress bar displays how much of the file has been sent. This “Status” field will display the status of the download. ● The module autom[...]

  • Page 144

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 136 www.PressureSystems.com Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Guide 6.1 98RK-1 Scanner Interface Rack and Module Troubleshooting 6.1.1 Checking 98RK-1 Sca nner Interface Rack Power-up Sequence (1) Power to the 98RK-1 should first be verified. Since all internal and external modules are powere[...]

  • Page 145

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 137 www.PressureSystems.com 6.1.2 Checking Module LED Power-Up Sequence (1) Power to each module should be verified. Since module power is supplied by the 98RK- 1 Scanner Interface Rack , make sure that the rack is plugged into the proper type of power receptacle. (2) Turn the rack po[...]

  • Page 146

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 138 www.PressureSystems.com 6.1.3 Checking Module TCP/IP Communications If the LED indicators of the 9816 scanners and 98RK-1 are correct, the module is normally capable of proper communications. In order for communications to be established with a functional 9816 (assuming correct in[...]

  • Page 147

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 139 www.PressureSystems.com NOTE: NetScanner ™ modules are factory configured to use a 200.xxx.xxx.xxx IP address with a 192.0.0.0 subnet mask. These addresses were chosen with the understanding that the modules would be run on a totally private network. Addressing errors may occur [...]

  • Page 148

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 140 www.PressureSystems.com Select MICROSOFT from the Manufacturers list. Then select TCP/IP from the networks protocol list. Once in the proper TCP/IP protocol setup, select the 'IP Address' tab. Click on the button to enable the field 'Specify IP Address.' Once s[...]

  • Page 149

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 141 www.PressureSystems.com If you desire to connect with any module on the network, NUSS allows you to do that through its UDP/IP protocol commands (see Chapter 3) . All of this can become an invaluable source of information for troublesho oting your modules(s). See Chapter 5, Sectio[...]

  • Page 150

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 142 www.PressureSystems.com computer and the NetScanner ™ System module are both properly configured for TCP/IP communications. If an error free ping reply was not received, rerun the ping application using the IP address of the host computer. This will verify if the TCP/IP protocol[...]

  • Page 151

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 143 www.PressureSystems.com 98RK-1 SUPPLY air transducer. Verify the valve position through the ‘ q0B ’ command and front panel LEDs. This command reflects the actual sensed calibration valve position in the Model 9816 Intelligent Pressure Scanner . ● At Re-zero, CAL-REF pressur[...]

  • Page 152

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 144 www.PressureSystems.com Chapter 7 Start-up Software 7.1 Introduction The NetScanner ™ System Unified Startup Software (NUSS) allows you to operate, from a Windows ® -based host PC, a diverse network of pressure or temperature scanner modules and/or standard/calibrator modules o[...]

  • Page 153

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 145 www.PressureSystems.com Appendix A Cable Design NetScanner Ethernet Interface Cable 9082 Cable[...]

  • Page 154

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 146 www.PressureSystems.com Appendix B NetScanner ™ System Range Codes The following range codes are stored in each D H200 and digital 9400 and 9401 pressure transducer. The range code of each transducer can be read through the Read Internal Coefficient (‘u’) command, array inde[...]

  • Page 155

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 147 www.PressureSystems.com 20 20 psid -12 psi 21 20 psi 0 psi 22 15 psi 0 psi 23 15 psid -10 psi 24 5 psi 0 psi 25 10 psi 0 psi 26 30 psi 0 psi 27 50 psi 0 psi 28 100 psi 0 psi 29 100 psia 2.5 psi 30 250 psia 25 psi 31 50 psia 2.5 psi 32 500 psia 25 psi 33 750 psia 25 psi 34 30 psia [...]

  • Page 156

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 148 www.PressureSystems.com Appendix C Creating a Shortcut Icon The following instructions will allow you to create a NETSTART shortcut icon for your PC desktop. There are two easy methods: First - to create a shortcut icon (for use on your Windows ® XP desktop), use “ My Computer [...]

  • Page 157

    Pressure Systems, Inc. 98RK-1 & 9816 User’s Manual © Page 149 www.PressureSystems.com Select the executable file, in this ca se the "NUSS" file, with one left-click of the m ouse, and a drop-down menu will appear. Slide your mouse pointer down the drop-down me nu to the "Send To" line. This automatically opens another men[...]

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    Headquarters/Factory : Pressure Sy stems, Inc. 34 Research Drive Hamtpton, VA 23666 USA Phone: (757) 865-1243 Toll Free: (800) 328-3665 Fax: (757) 865-8744 E-mail: sales@Pres sureSystems. com European Office: PSI, Ltd. 124, Victoria Road Farnborough, Hants GU14 7PW United Kingdom Phone: +44 1252 510000 Fax: +44 1252 510099 E-mail: PSI@WestonAero.co[...]