Laversab 6300 User Manual

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MODEL 6300 Rev. H
USER'S MANUAL
Date: March 21, 2016.
Document Number: 125-9106A

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  • Page 1 505 Gillingham Lane Sugar Land, TX 77478 O: (281) 325-8300 F: (281) 325-8399 E: aservice@laversab.com MODEL 6300 Rev. H USER'S MANUAL Date: March 21, 2016. Document Number: 125-9106A...
  • Page 2: Warranty

    No representations or warranties are made with respect to the contents of this user's manual. Further, Laversab Inc. reserves the right to revise this manual and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision.
  • Page 3: Revision History

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual REVISION HISTORY Document No. Release Date Description 125-9106A 03/21/2016 6300 Rev H User’s Manual, Rev A 125-9106A Page 3...
  • Page 4: Warning

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual WARNING THE 6300 USES LINE VOLTAGES FOR ITS OPERATION WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. HENCE THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY BY PERSONNEL TRAINED IN PROCEDURES THAT WILL ASSURE SAFETY TO THEMSELVES, TO OTHERS AND TO THE EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 1 : INTRODUCTION ......................7 SECTION 2 : CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS ..................8 MAIN UNIT, TOP PANEL ....................... 8 REMOTE UNIT ........................13 SECTION 3 : OPERATING THE 6300 ....................15 START-UP ..........................15 MAIN OPERATING SCREEN ....................16 CHANGING UNITS ........................ 22 CHANGING TARGET VALUES ...................
  • Page 6 6300 Rev H User’s Manual WHAT IS A PROFILE ......................55 CREATING A PROFILE ......................57 SETTING UP HYPERTERMINAL ..................58 LOADING PROFILES ......................59 RUNNING A PROFILE ......................59 SECTION 5 : TYPICAL USE ........................60 SECTION 6 : CALIBRATION ......................... 63 EQUIPMENT ..........................
  • Page 7: Section 1 : Introduction

    Up-arrow key. Up to 50 points can be stored in one profile. The 6300 can store up to 15 such profiles in non-volatile memory at any one time.
  • Page 8: Section 2 : Controls & Connections

    This is a 3-pin male circular connector. A power cord is provided with the 6300. The circular connector end of the power cord needs to be connected here. The power requirement of the 6300 is 90-260 VAC, 47-440 Hz with a maximum power consumption of 100 VA (200 VA with heaters). The pin-out of this connector is...
  • Page 9 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 2.1 : 6300 Top Panel 125-9106A Page 9...
  • Page 10 Emergency Vent Valve, "Pitot Cross-bleed" : In the event that the 6300 is in-operable due to a malfunction or due to loss of power, it is possible to vent the Pitot system manually. This is done using the metering valve labeled “Cross-bleed”. This valve is a positive shut-off valve.
  • Page 11 Emergency Vent-Valve, “Static Vent”: In the event that the 6300 is in-operable due to a malfunction or due to loss of power, it is possible to vent the Static system manually. This is done using the metering valve labeled “Static Vent”. This valve is a positive shut-off valve.
  • Page 12 Other remote communication with the 6300 is also possible through this interface. For more details on downloading profiles, please refer to Section 4. For more details on communication with the 6300, please refer to Section 8. The pin-out of this connector is provided in Appendix C. [13] Encoder interface connector: This connector is accessed by opening the “Interface Connectors”...
  • Page 13: Remote Unit

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual REMOTE UNIT Figure 2.2 : Remote Unit Please refer to Figure 2.2 which shows the front-view of the Remote unit. LCD Display: The Remote unit has a 5.8 inch Color TFT display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. The backlight has a maximum brightness of 800 nits which makes the display sunlight-readable.
  • Page 14 When the Remote unit is Off and the Ready LED is On, pressing the Power key for 2 to 3 seconds will turn- On the 6300. The display takes another 2 seconds to come on. The Power key may be held down until the display turns On (a total of about 4 seconds), but must be released within 2 to 3 seconds after the display turns On (to avoid going into the Power-Off cycle).
  • Page 15: Section 3 : Operating The 6300

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual SECTION 3 : OPERATING THE 6300 This section provides all the details required to operate the 6300. It is highly recommended that the user read through this section before operating the 6300. After understanding these details, the user should refer to the ‘Typical Use’...
  • Page 16: Main Operating Screen

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 3.1: Main operating screen MAIN OPERATING SCREEN MAIN OPERATING SCREEN Please refer to Figure 3.1. There are 17 different items (indicated in red) shown on this screen. Numbers Please refer to Figure 3.1. There are 17 different items (indicated in red) shown on this screen. Numbers Please refer to Figure 3.1.
  • Page 17 The target value that the user desires to achieve on the Pitot output is displayed here. When the Pitot output is in Control mode, the 6300 will automatically adjust the Pitot Actual value to match the Pitot Target value. The resolution of the Pitot target value is the same as the resolution of the Pitot Actual value.
  • Page 18 Pitot-Rate Target value. That is, if the Pitot-Rate target is set to 150 knots/min, and the airspeed (Pitot) target is changed from 25 knots to 100 knots, the 6300 will ramp the airspeed at a rate of 150 knots/min, taking roughly 30 seconds to move from 25 knots to 100 knots.
  • Page 19 The target value that the user desires to achieve on the Static output is displayed here. When the Static output is in Control mode, the 6300 will automatically adjust the Static Actual value to match the Static Target value. The resolution of the Static target value is the same as the resolution of the Static Actual value.
  • Page 20 6300 Rev H User’s Manual How the user can change the Static Target value is described in Section 3.4. [11] Static-Rate units The Static-Rate units are typically the Static units per minute. If Static units are Feet then the rate units are Feet/min.
  • Page 21 [15] Power status When AC power is connected to the 6300, the icon which shows the power plug (with ‘AC’ shown to the left of the icon), is displayed here. If the internal battery is connected, the battery icon is displayed here, along with the percentage charge remaining in the battery.
  • Page 22: Changing Units

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual CHANGING UNITS Note: Selected units are maintained through a power OFF/ON cycle. Pitot units Pitot units can be changed only if the key# symbol is displayed to the left of the Pitot units field. Press key ‘1’...
  • Page 23 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 3.4 : Select QcinHg Static units Static units can be changed only if the key# symbol is displayed to the right of the Static units field. Press key ‘5’ on the keypad and the Lower section of the display will appear as shown in Figure 3.5 below.
  • Page 24: Changing Target Values

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 3.6 : Select inHg CHANGING TARGET VALUES Note: Target values are maintained through a power OFF/ON cycle. Pitot Target value The Pitot Target value can be changed only if the key# symbol is displayed to the left of the Pitot Target value field.
  • Page 25 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Lower screen appears as in Figure 3.7 above, pressing the Up-Arrow key will make the screen appear as shown in Figure 3.8 below. Figure 3.8 : Jog the Pitot Target value In this screen, the Upper section has a new symbol (with Up & Down arrows) to the left of the Pitot Target value field.
  • Page 26 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Qc mmHg 0.01 Pt kpa 0.001 Qc kpa 0.001 0.001 Static Target value The Static Target value can be changed only if the key# symbol is displayed to the right of the Static Target value field. Press key ‘6’ on the keypad and the Lower section of the display will appear as shown in Figure 3.9 below.
  • Page 27: Changing Rate Target Values

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 3.10 : Jog the Static Target value In this screen, the Upper section has a new symbol (with Up & Down arrows) to the right of the Static Target value field. This indicates that the Static Target value can be jogged up or down repeatedly, in...
  • Page 28 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Note: Rate-Target values entered in Air-Data units (altitude and airspeed units) are maintained separately from Rate-Target values entered in pressure units (inHg, mbar, etc.). When operating in Air-Data units, the air-data rates are effective. When operating in pressure units, the pressure rates are effective.
  • Page 29 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 3.12 : Jog the Pitot Rate Target value In this screen, the Upper section has a new symbol (with Up & Down arrows) to the left of the Pitot Rate Target value field. This indicates that the Pitot Rate Target value can be jogged up or down repeatedly, in...
  • Page 30 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Static Rate Target value The Static Rate Target value can be changed only if the key# symbol is displayed to the right of the Static Rate Target value field. Press key ‘7’ on the keypad and the Lower section of the display will appear as shown in Figure 3.13 below.
  • Page 31 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 3.14 : Jog the Static Rate Target value In this screen, the Upper section has a new symbol (with Up & Down arrows) to the right of the Static Rate Target value field. This indicates that the Static Rate Target value can be jogged up or down...
  • Page 32: Changing Modes

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual CHANGING MODES Note: On power-up, both Pitot and Static are in Measure mode. Pitot Mode The Pitot mode can be changed when the key# symbol is displayed to the left of the Pitot mode field.
  • Page 33 6300 Rev H User’s Manual ‘Control’ will be blinking in the Pitot mode field. Also, ‘Control’ will be blinking in the Static mode field. This is because when either Pitot mode or Static mode is changed to Control, both Pitot and Static modes are automatically setup for Control.
  • Page 34: Measure To Control Transition

    To prevent such a surge, the 6300 measures the pressure at the output, shuts-off the output from the internal 6300 pneumatics, and then controls the pressure within the internal control mechanism to match the pressure at the output.
  • Page 35: Leak Checks

    Leak checks can be performed either independently or simultaneously on the Pitot and Static outputs of the 6300. The ideal way to perform leak checks is to put only one output in Leak mode while keeping the other output in Control mode. However, if necessary, both outputs can be simultaneously put into Leak mode.
  • Page 36 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 3.22 : Pitot Leak (1-min) At the end of two minutes, the screen will appear similar to Figure 3.23 below. screen will appear similar to Figure 3.23 below. Figure 3.23 : Pitot Leak (2-min) At the end of three minutes, the screen will appear similar to Figure 3.24 below.
  • Page 37 Excessive Pitot Leak: If the ‘instant’ leak-rate exceeds 50 knots/min, to protect the aircraft instruments, the 6300 will automatically put Pitot back into Control mode and abort the leak check. An error message: ERR 7: Pitot leak excessive. Exiting Leak mode.
  • Page 38 6300 Rev H User’s Manual The Lower section of the screen will appear similar to Figure 3.25 below. The parameters shown in the The Lower section of the screen will appear similar to Figure 3.25 below. The parameters shown in the The Lower section of the screen will appear similar to Figure 3.25 below.
  • Page 39 When CANC is pressed to exit out of Leak mode, the is pressed to exit out of Leak mode, the 6300 automatically goes back to Control mode. automatically goes back to Control mode. Instant Static leak rate: While the leak...
  • Page 40: Self-Test Function

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual will be displayed on the last line of the screen. Pressing CANC will clear the Lower section. Simultaneous Pitot and Static Leak To leak-check Pitot and Static outputs simultaneously, both Pitot and Static modes should be changed to Leak, before pressing GO.
  • Page 41: Go-To-Ground Function

    There is a long delay of about 100 seconds before the next update of the screen (Solenoid- valves OK). During this time the 6300 performs all the remaining four tests (since they are inter- dependent) before displaying the results. The pumps are turned Off after the tests are completed.
  • Page 42: Hold Function

    HOLD FUNCTION This function needs to be used only if the user wants to “Pause” while the 6300 is ramping from one target to another. This function is valid only when one or both outputs are in Control mode. When the...
  • Page 43: Other Functions

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual 3.10 OTHER FUNCTIONS There are several other functions available on the 6300 that can be accessed by pressing the FUNC key. These are explained in the sub-sections below. The functions available are: View Limits Modify Limits...
  • Page 44: Modify Limits

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual 3.10.2 MODIFY LIMITS The seven user-programmable limits can be modified by selecting ‘2’ in the Functions menu. Access to the ‘Modify Limits’ function is protected by means of a password. The following screen will appear.
  • Page 45: Adjust Display Brightness

    Each profile can have up to 50 points, where each point defines all the 8 parameters that are usually entered by the user (units, target values, modes). The 6300 can store up to 15 profiles in its non- volatile memory.
  • Page 46 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Profile number 15 is factory-installed. It is a short, modified version of the FAR 91.411. To run this profile, press ‘4’ while in the Functions menu. The following will appear. Figure 3.40 : Run Profile (enter profile number) Enter the Profile number.
  • Page 47 (Before doing this, please ensure that both ports are closed and both Vent valves are closed). Wait for the 6300 to achieve the targets set in 15.1. The screen will appear as shown below. 125-9106A Page 47...
  • Page 48 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 3.43 : Run Profile (15.1 Achieved) Now press Up-Arrow to move to 15.2, which will be blinking. Press GO. Wait for targets to be achieved. Then press Up-Arrow to move to 15.3 and wait for targets to be achieved.
  • Page 49: Load Profile

    LOAD PROFILE Profiles are loaded from a PC through the RS232 interface connector on the top panel of the 6300. A serial cable and a USB-to-Serial converter are included with the unit. A profile is loaded from the PC using Hyperterminal (see Section 4 for details).
  • Page 50: Set Leak Timers

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 3.47 : Height Correction confirmation Unless the location of the tester is higher than the location of the Static ports on the aircraft, the value entered is usually a positive number. 3.10.7 SET LEAK TIMERS Note: Timer values are maintained through a power cycle.
  • Page 51: Calibration (Preliminary)

    Performing a calibration requires a password. However, without a password, other information is provided on this screen. Total operating time: This shows the total time (in increments of 0.1 hours) that the 6300 has been operating since it was shipped from the factory. The factory-setting is 0.1 hours.
  • Page 52: Encoder

    3.10.9 ENCODER An altimeter-encoder can be connected to the ‘Encoder’ interface connector on the top panel of the 6300. The pin-out of the Encoder interface is provided in Appendix C. When an Encoder is connected, Function ‘9’ shows the 10-bit Gray code that is generated by the Encoder at a specific altitude.
  • Page 53: Internal-Battery Operation

    6300 for up to 8 hours. The battery can be recharged simply by connecting AC power to the 6300 and turning On the AC On/Off switch. It is not necessary to turn On the Battery On/Off switch during charging.
  • Page 54: Leak-Checking The 6300

    6300 contributes less than 10% to the leak with the aircraft connected. Therefore, an internal leak of 100 ft/min in the 6300 will contribute only 10 ft/min (or less) to the leak measured with the aircraft connected.
  • Page 55: Section 4 : Profiles

    WHAT IS A PROFILE A profile is a set of up to 50 points that tell the 6300 what you would want it to do at each point. Each point consists of 8 parameters: 1) Pitot units, 2) Pitot mode, 3) Pitot target value, 4) Pitot Rate target value, 5) Static units, 6) Static mode, 7) Static target value and 8) Static Rate target value.
  • Page 56 Static Rate target value In the sample profile, Row 3, which is the first point in the profile, tells the 6300 to go in Control mode to 100 knots at 150 knots/min on the Pitot side, and in Control mode to 0 feet at 6000 feet/min on the Static side.
  • Page 57: Creating A Profile

    On Row 2, middle cell, replace “11” with a profile number between 1 and 15 that you would like this profile to be saved as, in the 6300. Do not change row 2 right-most cell. In rows 3 through 50, change the cells as per the points you want to generate in your test. For entering Units and Modes use the drop down menu selections for those cells.
  • Page 58: Setting Up Hyperterminal

    “Accessories”, then select “Communication”, then select Hyperterminal. It will ask you to setup a new connection. Create a new connection with the name “6300”. A dialog box named “Connect To” will appear. The bottom selection in this box is “Connect using”. From the drop down menu in “Connect using”, select “COM1”.
  • Page 59: Loading Profiles

    LOADING PROFILES Connect the one-to-one RS232 cable to the RS232 port on the top panel of the 6300. You will need to remove the access panel for this. Connect the other end of this cable to the COM1 port on your PC.
  • Page 60: Section 5 : Typical Use

    If the targets are not achieved, or if the Actual values are fluctuating, then this indicates that the Pitot or Static system is open to ambient and is unable to achieve the targets. Turn Off the 6300 and fix the problem before proceeding.
  • Page 61 During your test procedure, if you lose power, the 6300 will maintain the pressure. When power comes back on, the 6300 and the aircraft will be at the same pressure as before except for pressure lost due to leaks in the system.
  • Page 62 6300 Rev H User’s Manual TYPICAL USE STEP 0: PREP AIRCRAFT 0.1 Connect adapters and hoses to the aircraft, tape-up all unused ports on the aircraft. 0.2 Leave hose ends near the tester but DO NOT connect to tester yet.
  • Page 63: Section 6 : Calibration

    6300 TRANSDUCERS Pitot Transducer The Pitot output of the 6300 has a differential transducer with a range of 0 to 30 inHg differential. The differential pressure is measured with the pressure at the Static output as the reference. This transducer must be calibrated at 0 inHg differential and 30 inHg differential (with respect to Static).
  • Page 64 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure 6.1 : Calibration (invalid) If the setup is done correctly, selecting option ‘8’ on the Functions menu will bring up the screen shown below. Figure 6.2 : Calibration (password) Details of the information provided on the Lower section of this screen are provided in Section 3.10.8.
  • Page 65: Calibration Procedure

    Generate exactly QcinHg=0.000 and PsinHg=1.600. Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes to allow temperature effects to stabilize. Note (on the calibration report, not on the Remote unit) the 6300’s Static Actual value as the “As Found” value for the Static vacuum point. (See Figure 6.10) Press ‘3’...
  • Page 66 ‘0.000’. Press to return to the point-selection screen (Figure 6.3). You should see ‘0.000’ on this screen, as the Pitot vacuum point. This indicates to the 6300 that the differential pressure on the Pitot output is currently exactly 0.000 inHg.
  • Page 67: Verification Procedure

    CP=xxxxxx followed by ENTER, where ‘xxxxxx’ is the calibration password. If the password is correct, the 6300 will echo back a ‘0’. This completes the setup required for entering the non-linearity offsets, which will be entered at various points in the verification process detailed below.
  • Page 68 (3.198 – 3.200 = -0.002), and the command sent to the 6300 would be: S1=-0.002 followed by ENTER At point 2, if the 6300 Static Actual value is 3.201, the offset value will be (3.201 – 3.200 = 0.001), and the command sent to the 6300 would be: S1=0.001 followed by ENTER...
  • Page 69 6300 Rev H User’s Manual If the commands are sent correctly, the 6300 will echo back ‘0’. When the offset is entered, the 6300 Actual value (Pitot or Static) will immediately change to reflect the correction made due to the offset entered.
  • Page 70 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Model: 6300 Serial#: 82678 Full scale: Static: 32 inHg Pitot: 30 QcinHg (differential) Last Calibrated date: 08/15/14 ___________________________________________________________________________ CALIBRATION RESULTS STATIC OUTPUT TEST POINT AS FOUND AS LEFT DEVIATION inHg inHg inHg 1. Vacuum 1.601 1.600...
  • Page 71: Section 7 : Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance of the 6300 includes calibration once a year. The calibration procedure is described in Section 6. Calibration of the 6300 must be done only at an Authorized Calibration Center. Other than annual calibration, there are no other scheduled maintenance requirements. 125-9106A...
  • Page 72: Section 8 : Rs232 Serial Interface

    On the PC, the COM1 serial port (or any other COM port) or a USB port (configured as a COM port) can be used to communicate with the 6300. If a USB port is used, it is necessary to use an in-line USB to RS232 converter.
  • Page 73 If the command is not a request for data, the 6300 will respond with a ‘0’ or an error-code. If the command is invalid, the 6300 will respond with an error code.
  • Page 74 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Data sent from Data sent from Command Description 6300 Read the Pitot Actual value in current units None Pitot Actual value Read the Pitot Rate Actual value in current units None Pitot Rate Actual value...
  • Page 75 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Data sent from Data sent from Command Description 6300 SU=n Set the Static units to n, per the following table 0 if OK; or Error code Static unit Feet Meters inHg Mbar mmHg Read the current Pitot mode...
  • Page 76 Set the Limit Password to n. The Limit password 0 if OK; or is reset on power-up Error code Read the Error code for 6300 operational errors. None Error code (0 if These are errors different than those returned in no error) response to a command.
  • Page 77 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Data sent from Data sent from Command Description 6300 Read the value for calibration point m, where m is None Value for defined in the table below. calibration point Calibration point Pitot vacuum point Pitot full-scale point...
  • Page 78 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Data sent from Data sent from Command Description 6300 SO=n Returns the values for all the Static (n=0) or Pitot Static or Pitot (n=1) non-linearity offsets as shown below. offset values Static offsets Pitot offsets S0% =x.xxxx...
  • Page 79 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Data sent from Data sent from Command Description 6300 Read the value for Pitot offset m, where m is as None Pitot offset value defined in the table below. Pitot offset 10% offset 20% offset...
  • Page 80: Appendix A : Error Codes

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual APPENDIX A : ERROR CODES Error code Description Pitot Actual value exceeds knots limit or Mach limit Pitot Rate Actual value exceeds knots/min limit Static Actual value exceeds Feet limit Static Rate Actual value exceeds Feet/min limit...
  • Page 81: Appendix B : Specifications

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual APPENDIX B : SPECIFICATIONS Static Output Units Feet, meters, inHg, mbar, psi, mmHg, kpa Pressure function range: 1 to 32 inHg resolution: 0.001 inHg accuracy: 0.002 inHg Altitude function range: -2000 ft. to 60,000 ft.
  • Page 82: Appendix C : Connector Pin-Outs

    6300 Rev H User’s Manual APPENDIX C : CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 125-9106A Page 82...
  • Page 83: Appendix D : Repair & Return Policies

    SUGAR LAND TX, 77478 U.S.A. Note: Please pack the 6300 in a suitable carton prior to shipping. Do not ship without proper packing. Laversab, Inc. will not be liable for damage to the 6300 if it is shipped without proper packing.
  • Page 84: Appendix E : Wi-Fi Operation

    App for use with the 6300. The wireless Remote will function only if the 6300 has been installed with the optional for use with the 6300. The wireless Remote will function only if the 6300 has been installed with the optional for use with the 6300.
  • Page 85 STARTING THE APP Locate and start the Laversab App labeled “2 Locate and start the Laversab App labeled “2-CH / vx.xx”. The iPad screen will appear as shown in Figure CH / vx.xx”. The iPad screen will appear as shown in Figure E.2 below for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 86 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Figure E.2 Figure E.3 Figure E.4 125-9106A Page 86...
  • Page 87 6300 Rev H User’s Manual Note: When the iPad is connected through the App to the tester, the keypad on the Wired-Remote is locked, as indicated by the message “Wireless Remote enabled. Keypad locked”, shown on the Wired- Remote. The upper section of the display on the Wired-Remote will continue to be updated, even though the keypad is locked.
  • Page 88 6300 Rev H User’s Manual If the wireless connection is lost, the tester will continue to perform the operation already in • progress. Switching to the Wired-Remote is seamless. However, any information displayed in the lower section of the display screen will not be duplicated on the Wired-Remote when it becomes fully functional.

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