PendoTECH PressureMAT PMAT2 User Manual

PendoTECH PressureMAT PMAT2 User Manual

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PressureMAT™
System User Guide
Revision 8
www.pendotech.com

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  • Page 1 PressureMAT™ System User Guide Revision 8 www.pendotech.com...
  • Page 2 The information in this User Guide is believed to be accurate and reliable for use and operation of the control system, however, PendoTECH assumes no responsibility for the use of this product except for what is covered in the Limited Warranty and Terms and Condition of Sale.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.1. Cable for Pressure Inputs ....................... 34 APPENDIX A: PRODUCT WARRANTY ................. 35 APPENDIX B: PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors ............36 APPENDIX C: PressureMAT Data Acquisition Software ............37 APPENDIX D: Panel Mount of System ..................39 APPENDIX E: EC Declaration of Conformity ................41 APPENDIX F: Pinch Valve Box Accessory (PDKT-PVE) ............
  • Page 4: Overview Of Pendotech Pressuremat

    The PressureMAT is a monitor, alarm, and transmitter system designed for use with Single Use Pressure Sensors from PendoTECH. It is comprised of the control system box with user interface and the connectors on the back panel where input and output components can be interfaced. If equipped, the alarm output function includes a dry contact relay output.
  • Page 5: Instrument Details

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 The PressureMAT with its user interface is used to display pressure readings, zero calibrate the pressure sensor, and to access the program menus to edit the alarm high and low set point values and other tasks. The sensor pressure is displayed on the LCD display for each input channel.
  • Page 6: Hardware Details

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 1.2.1. Hardware Details There is no power switch so the system cannot be accidentally turned off. When the wall power supply is connected to the system and plugged into a wall outlet, the system will turn ON. Instructions to power down the system without unplugging are in Section 1.2.2 (System Power).
  • Page 7 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 BACK PANEL CONFIGURATIONS: PMAT2- Two Input Unit (two relays, one for each channel;4-20mA for each channel): PMAT3- Three Input Unit: Page 7/48...
  • Page 8 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 PMAT4x- Four Input Unit (If 4R outputs are relays; if 4A, outputs are 4-20mA): PMAT-S - One Input Unit: NOTE: The PMAT2P, PMAT3P, PMAT3A, PMAT2A, and PMAT2F back panel schematics are shown in Section 3 Page 8/48...
  • Page 9 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 CONNECTIONS: The external connections to the back panel are as shown below. 1. POWER SUPPLY connected to the power inlet connector 2. The PRESSURE SENSOR INPUTS connected via a DB15 connector 3. The OUTPUT RELAY: a.
  • Page 10 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Power Wiring Signal +12-24VD Common Power Inlet to Auxiliary (AUX) Connector (for panel mount): Page 10/48...
  • Page 11 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 External Cable Connections to Back Panel for PMAT-S Single Channel Unit Pin 1 for 4-20mA output signal (+) Pin 3 is common on all connectors Pin 2 for Remote tare input- a momentary contact closure is used to create this input command Pin1 for...
  • Page 12 2.5 mm Circular Power Jack (center post positive) 12-24 Volts DC 4 Watts (powered by supplied appropriate wall supply) Pressure Sensor Inputs Configured for PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors* Connector on reusable cable: DB15 Excitation voltage: 4.096V +/- 0.22% Flow Meter Input...
  • Page 13: Software Details

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 1.2.2. Software Details The software interface consists of the keypad (shown below) and the 8 line LCD backlit display. The program/firmware is stored in memory in the control system and cannot be edited by users. Only settings in the software menus can be changed. The system does not store any data unless equipped with optional data logger.
  • Page 14 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Keypad Function HOME/START Dual Purpose: 1- Used to return to the HOME screen from the program menus 2- Used to power on the system if turned off STOP Used to reset alarms (if optional alarm latching turned ON) TARE/LEFT ARROW Dual Purpose:...
  • Page 15 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Navigation Between Pressure Sensor Input Channels At the HOME screen, the UP/DOWN arrows are used to change the selected pressure input channel. Zero Calibration for Pressure Sensors 1. Select the desired input channel using the UP/DOWN buttons 2.
  • Page 16 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 At the program menu, the BACK button may be pressed to return to the HOME screen or SELECT/PROG button pressed with the desired menu selected. The appearance and functions of the menus are as follows: Input Viewing At this screen the UP/DOWN arrows are used to select what value is displayed on the HOME screen.
  • Page 17 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Input Programming At this screen the UP/DOWN arrows are used to select what function to program. Press the SELECT/PROG button to program the function. The setting or digit of a setting that can be changed with the UP/DOWN arrows blinks. If there is more than one digit in a setting, use the RIGHT/LEFT arrows to scroll within the possible digit locations within a setting.
  • Page 18 Serial Port. If Sio Report is selected, data is sent out the Serial RS232 port at the frequency programmed in the Global Settings Menu (contact PendoTECH for more details on data collection from the PressureMAT). Press the SELECT/PROG with Comm Port selected.
  • Page 19 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 PV Filter This option can be used to smooth pressure readings which may be desirable in certain applications such as a pump pulsating. It is by default turned Off but can be changed to Low, Medium or High.
  • Page 20 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Global Settings Menu The Global Settings menu can be used to program settings for the system that impacts all channels; turn ON or OFF features, or view system information. To access the Global Settings menu press the BACK button three times in rapid succession. The following screen appears: GLOBAL SETTINGS >...
  • Page 21 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Pressure Gives the option to display calculated values on the 4 line of the HOME screen. Options: Normal: Display pressure reading (PMAT4A or PMAT4R only) Blank: Display is blank (all models but PMAT2P, 2A, 3A, 2F & 3P) TMP: Displays (P1+P2)/2 - P3 (all models but PMAT1, 2P, 2A, 3A, 2F &...
  • Page 22 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Date-Time Used to set the current time. Use the RIGHT/LEFT ARROW button on the keypad until you get to the digit that you want to change. Use the DOWN ARROW/UP ARROW buttons on the keypad to change the values. To change a digit from a numerical value to zero, change the value to a zero.
  • Page 23: Setup And Use Of The System

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 2. Setup and Use of the System 2.1. System Setup* 1. Connect the pressure sensor cables to the back panel. If a pressure sensor is not connected when power is supplied to the system, the pressure will go to a value greater than 75 psi/ 5.17 bar and an high pressure alarm condition will occur on the respective channel(s).
  • Page 24: Using The System

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 2.2. Using the System* 1. Using the instructions from the previous section 1.2.3, set the appropriate high and low alarm pressure settings for each channel. The unit is supplied with the low alarm set at -7 psi (- 0.5 bar) and with the high alarm set at 30 psi (2 bar).
  • Page 25: Flow Meter Function In Pressuremat-Plus (2P, 3P & 2F)

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Flow Meter Function in PressureMAT-PLUS (2P, 3P & 2F) 3.1. Display The home screen displays flow on the 4 line as shown below (PMAT3P shown and bar units shown). 1 Pressure X.XX bar 2 Pressure X.XX bar 3 Pressure X.XX bar...
  • Page 26: Connection To Back Panel

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 3.3. Connection to Back Panel External Cable Connections to Back Panel As shown on the back panel label, the SIGNAL input is on the middle pin, the return/common is on the top pin and if required (varies by type of flow meter) the +5VDC is on the bottom pin.
  • Page 27 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 The Service Time is the number of hours the system has been in service. Pressing the SELECT/PROG button will confirm a change- UNTIL THIS IS DONE, A SETTING CHANGE IS NOT CONFIRMED. Pressing the HOME or BACK button before confirming a setting change with the SELECT/PROG button will escape from that program menu without saving changes made before confirming the entry.
  • Page 28 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Changing the Pulse Constant- Press the SELECT/PROG with Pulse Constant selected. The default value is 100000 pulses/L which is the default value for the PDKT-FM 22WV flow meter with the ¼ inch hosebarb. To determine a pulse constant, set the pulse constant to 1 and totalize flow through the flow meter rotor.
  • Page 29 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Time Alarm- This value is set to a default of 0000 hours. This can be set to trigger an alarm in a set period of time and most likely will remain at 0000 hours which indicates it is not active.
  • Page 30: Analog Input Function In Pressuremat-Plus (2P, 3A & 2A Only)

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 4. Analog Input Function in PressureMAT-PLUS (2P, 3A & 2A only) 4.1. Display The home screen displays the scaled analog input value as shown below (PMAT2P shown and bar units shown). 1 Pressure X.XX bar 2 Pressure X.XX bar 3 PV...
  • Page 31: Connection To Back Panel

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 4.3. Connection to Back Panel External Cable Connections to Back Panel As shown on the back panel label, the ANALOG INPUT signal is on the middle pin and the top pin is the common / ground. The ANALOG OUTPUT signal is on the bottom pin and the top is common ground.
  • Page 32 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 At this screen the UP/DOWN arrows are used to select what function to program. Press the SELECT/PROG button to program the function. The setting or digit of a setting that can be changed with the UP/DOWN arrows blinks. If there is more than one digit in a setting, use the RIGHT/LEFT arrows to scroll within the possible digit locations within a setting.
  • Page 33 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Alarm Valid- This value is set to a default of 0 seconds. This is the amount of time an alarm condition must be present for an actual alarm to occur. In certain processes with rapidly changing conditions, this value can be changed to prevent undesired false alarms.
  • Page 34: Cable Information

    12 feet (3.7 m) in length with a 4 pin connector to connect a pressure sensor on one end and a male DB 15connector to connect to the PressureMAT on the other end (DB15 connector connected to PendoTECH Part Number PDKT-650-298) Wiring:...
  • Page 35: Appendix A: Product Warranty

    PendoTECH. No employee or sales representative of PendoTECH shall have any authority to establish, expand or otherwise modify PendoTECH’s warranty associated with the sale of Goods. SELLER shall not be liable to BUYER in any manner with respect to Goods sold.
  • Page 36: Appendix B: Pendotech Single Use Pressure Sensors

    Revision 8 APPENDIX B: PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors PendoTECH’s Single Use Pressure Sensors are a low-cost solution for use with tubing and bioprocess containers and are compatible with both gamma, ETO and autoclave sterilization. They can be integrated for pressure measurement and control. The sensors are designed for use with products offered by PendoTECH.
  • Page 37: Appendix C: Pressuremat Data Acquisition Software

    The PendoTECH PressureMAT (PMAT) monitor/transmitter that is used to read the PendoTECH Pressure Sensors comes with an RS232 data port as a standard feature. PendoTECH has a customized software package (Part # PMAT-GUI ) to trend data real-time and also collect the data to a file that can be opened by programs such as Excel.
  • Page 38 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 Trends View The Trends View has the flexibility to allow customization of the view to meet your requirements. The pick lists allow you to display the data of interest and at any time items can be added or removed from the plot area. It features auto-scaling options for all axes or manual scaling by simply typing mix/max values at an axis scale.
  • Page 39: Appendix D: Panel Mount Of System

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 APPENDIX D: Panel Mount of System PressureMAT PMAT (except -S) PMAT-S All dimensions in inches, +/- 0.015 Page 39/48...
  • Page 40 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 PressureMAT Panel Mount Upgrade Kit- Part # PMAT-PANEL Comprised of : - 2 gaskets (one and a spare) - 4 mounting bracket - Sensor cables and connector (one for each input) - Power input connector. Page 40/48...
  • Page 41: Appendix E: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    (PMAT1, PMAT1HR, PMAT2, PMAT3, PMAT3P, PMAT4A, PMAT4R, PMAT2P, PMAT2A, PMAT2F, PMAT2HR, PMAT3A, PMAT DAQ) with PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors are in conformity with the provisions of the following EC Directive(s) when installed in accordance with the instructions contained in supplied product documentation: ...
  • Page 42: Appendix F: Pinch Valve Box Accessory (Pdkt-Pve)

    PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 APPENDIX F: Pinch Valve Box Accessory (PDKT-PVE) Overview One to four pinch valves can be in each device. The cable to the associated PressureMAT relays must be wired the normally OPEN configuration (wired to S and T as shown in Section 1.2.1). The valves are normally closed and when there is NO POWER to the valve box or to the PressureMAT, the valves will be closed.
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  • Page 44: Appendix G: Using The Pressuremat With Winwedge Software

    4. Open the WinWedge software from the Programs menu 5. Open WinWedge file called PressureMAT4.sw3 (this file is available from PendoTECH) 6. Select port / settings and select the COM port (if not sure of COM port number, Open PC Control...
  • Page 45: Appendix H: Pressuremat Smoothing Function (Pv Filter)

    PendoTECH PressureMAT™. The negative that comes with using a filter is the increased amount of time it takes to stabilize and reach the actual value (if constant).
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  • Page 48 PressureMAT User Guide Revision 8 As demonstrated with these four graphs, as more data is averaged as the PV Filter Setting is changed from Low to Medium to High, the data from the same pumping process appears more stable. The following graph demonstrates the negative that comes with using a filter- which is the increased amount of time it takes to stabilize and reach the actual value.

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