What does the Zero (Ø) key do? ..........22 Data Log Lite and Data Log Pro ..........23 Information key ................ 24 List of Measurement Units ............27 Auto Off (Automatic shutoff) ..........28 User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 2 of 47...
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9R479-D October 2018 Prepare the meriGauge Plus for storage ....... 28 Do not use the USB in hazardous locations ......28 Application ..................29 meriSuite CG and USB Drivers required ........ 29 Specifications ................30 Approvals .................. 30 Display Specifications .............. 31 Dimensional Specifications .............
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October 2018 Help ....................43 Register your product ............... 43 Find downloads and documents ..........43 For repair or calibration ............44 Troubleshooting checklist ............46 Meriam Contact Information ..........47 User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 4 of 47...
Meriam or its affiliates. It is not possible for Meriam to identify all foreseeable uses or misuses, therefore all persons involved in commissioning, using, or maintaining this product must satisfy their self that each intended application is acceptable.
Oven calibration. • • Multipoint Meriam adjustment. User Calibration User calibration refers to any calibration done outside of Meriam with non-Meriam traceability. User calibration includes: Multipoint user calibration or adjustment. • User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 6 of 47...
9R479-D October 2018 General warnings and cautions Preventing injury Failure to follow all instructions could result in injury: Read the entire manual before using the meriGauge Plus • System. Understand the contents before using the meriGauge Plus • System. Follow all safety warnings and instructions provided with this •...
Choose the proper gauge and sensor for the right location Only use Intrinsically Safe gauges and sensors in hazardous • locations. Never use General Purpose gauges or sensors in hazardous • locations. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 8 of 47...
See the figure of a sample label below. General Purpose—The meriSense Absolute marking See the figure of a sample General Purpose label below. General Purpose—The meriSense Compound marking See the sample General Purpose figure label below. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 9 of 47...
Intrinsically Safe versions are identified by the nameplate located on the rear of the gauge. A sample of the Intrinsically Safe nameplate is shown below: Intrinsically Safe—meriSense Absolute Marking See the figure of a sample label below. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 10 of 47...
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9R479-D October 2018 Intrinsically Safe—meriSense Compound Marking See the figure of a sample label below. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 11 of 47...
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MGP7000X shipped. Component substitution may impair Intrinsic Safety. • Repairs must be made at Meriam to retain the Intrinsic Safety • Certification. • Service gauges only in a safe location. Replace batteries only in a safe location.
• (7/8 in.) wrench. Remember: The gauge will face the same direction as the Meriam logo on the sensor. See the Meriam logo in the red circle in the figure below. Use only a wrench on the hex fitting Never rotate a meriSense sensor by turning the meriGauge Plus gauge.
Includes all combined effects of linearity, repeatability, • hysteresis, stability, and temperature over the specified calibrated temperature range for one year. • Not recommended for continuous use below 0.02 psi absolute. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 14 of 47...
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0 % to 110 % of Range: ± (0.02 % of Full Scale) + 0 % to 110 % of Range: (0.005 % of Reading) Vacuum*: ± (0.02 % of Full Scale) *Vacuum = –14.5 psi User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 15 of 47...
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Overrange limit Overrange pressure means the value is outside the calibrated upper or lower range. • Up to 110 % of range, meriGauge Plus displays the accurate pressure. Above 110 %, it flashes red. This indicates that the applied •...
9R479-D October 2018 Gauge Batteries Know your batteries A list of batteries for the meriGauge Plus that have been approved (Intrinsically Safe) for use in Hazardous Locations. No substitutions are allowed. • Duracell MN1500 Duracell PC1500 • Energizer EN91 •...
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Visit the website of the battery manufacturer to learn more about the care, storage, shipping, use, disposal, and recycling of your batteries. Consider inserting new batteries Before you begin data logging or running a Rate of Change. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 18 of 47...
Connect the gauge to a sensor • The gauge will face the same direction as the Meriam logo on the sensor. See the circled Meriam logo in the figure below. With the sensor already installed in your process, slide the •...
The bar graph displays a live indication of the current pressure applied to the sensor as a % of Full Scale. Note: When you press the Information key, the bar graph displays the remaining state of the charge for the batteries. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 20 of 47...
9. RATE (Rate of Change) 4. +RV (Relief Valve Test - 10. DATA LOG (Data Log Release) 5. –RV (Relief Valve Test - 11. Time & Temperature Reseat) 6. + / - (Accuracy) User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 21 of 47...
Press and release the Zero key to log one data point during On Demand type. Holding the Zero key The key must be held to perform the Zero or Tare mode. The displayed value(s) dashes out during the zero or tare process. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 22 of 47...
3. —COMPLETE—appears after one hour. Note: Auto Off is suspended during data logging. If you selected 5 Minutes for Auto Off, then meriGauge Plus remains on 5 minutes after data logging completes, and then turns off. Stop the data logging process...
October 2018 Information key Where is the Information key on the meriGauge Plus? The Information key is the red triangle in the Meriam logo. What does the Information key normally display on the meriGauge Plus? BATT % displays the percentage on the bar graph and in digits •...
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TYP. AVG+PK refers to Average with peaks. • TYP. DEMAND refers to On Demand. • Note: See the Parameter Choices section in the meriSuite CG User Manual 9R609 for a description of the data log types. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 25 of 47...
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When the duration is set for Minutes, Hours, Days, or Points, • then the point number counts down to zero. When the point number reaches zero, the gauge displays • --COMPLETED--. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 26 of 47...
The meriSuite CG app gives you the ability to configure • specific measurement units to specific sensors. The meriGauge Plus displays only the units selected in • meriSuite CG for individual sensors. When the meriSense pressure sensors are shipped, the •...
Prepare the meriGauge Plus for storage Remove the batteries to store the gauge 1. Remove the batteries from the meriGauge Plus to store it for 30 days or more. 2. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for storing your batteries.
Product Manuals page on www.meriam.com. Note: You are now ready to use the meriSuite CG app to configure, to view data, and to create reports for the meriGauge Plus System. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 29 of 47...
–10º C < Ta < +50º C Entity parameters: Pi = 1.249W, Ii = 227mA, Ci = 30 μF, Li=0 μH, Ui = 5.5VDC CE Compliance MGP7000 and MS700 (General Purpose models) CE Compliance User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 30 of 47...
9R479-D October 2018 Display Specifications Display rate The meriGauge Plus displays five (5) updates per second. LCD Display The LCD displays six (6) digits. • • The numerical display height is 17.8 mm (0.7 in.) Dimensional Specifications The meriGauge Plus gauge...
9R479-D October 2018 Material specifications meriGauge Plus aluminum housing The meriGauge Plus housing is made of these two types of aluminum: A356 Aluminum. • 6061 Aluminum. • Disclaimer: Special condition for the aluminum case Rare incidents: The case is made of aluminum. If you mount it in a...
9R479-D October 2018 Safety Hazardous locations use Intrinsically Safe Model The meriGauge Plus MGP7000X and meriSense MS700X include certification for Intrinsically Safe operation. Refer to the Intrinsic Safety Control Drawing for meriGauge 9R525 and for meriSense 9R526 in the Safety section in this manual for more information.
Keep the dust cap on sensors Make sure you put the dust cap on the sensor after the • meriGauge Plus gauge has been detached from the sensor. The dust cap protects both the electrical contacts and the vent. •...
Reduction of Hazardous Substances 2011/65/EU WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012/19/EU Note: The following marking indicates that you must not discard this electrical / electronic product in domestic household waste. User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 41 of 47...
USB A to right angle mini B –3 ft black cable Z9P1055-2 Protective Boot Z9A1354 Hard carrying case Z9A878 “AA” Battery kit (4 pack) Z9P1641 Activation Key for Data Log Pro User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 42 of 47...
Product manuals | User Manuals and Quick Start Guides Downloads | Applications (apps), firmware, updates, installation instructions Certifications | Certifications and approvals SDS (MSDS) | Safety Data Sheets Control Drawings | Intrinsically Safe Drawings User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 43 of 47...
Select Repair or Recalibration as the Service Type. • 4. Click the Submit button to send the form to Meriam. Option 2: Download a form to print and send to Meriam. 1. Click Service & Repair to see the link for Download form here in the first paragraph.
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+ 1 216 281 1100 USA (800) 817-7849 Before you ship anything to Meriam 1. You must receive a RMA number from Meriam first. 2. Clearly write on the package or place a shipping label on it with the RMA number (Return Material Authorization Number).
Remember: The gauge will face the same direction as the Meriam logo on the sensor. (You may hear it click when it locks in place.) See the Meriam logo in the red circle in the figure below. Note: The locking pin prevents the gauge from accidentally disconnecting from the sensor.
E-mail addresses Return Material Authorization / Service & Repair Department returnforms@meriam.com Sales sales@meriam.com Website meriam.com Find a local Meriam representative Use this map to help you find a Meriam representative. http://www.meriam.com/representatives-map/ User Manual for meriGauge Plus System 47 of 47...
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