Quick Start (Single Channel) - Geokon 8020-59 Instruction Manual

3. QUICK START (SINGLE CHANNEL)

In order to properly set up and use the 8020-59 VW to Analog Converter, a field "Zero Reading"
will need to be taken. This is required so that the 0-5V and 4-20mA outputs are scaled correctly
for the transducer being monitored. This section will allow the user to quickly set up and obtain
valid readings from the 8020-59 Converter:
Equipment Required:
Personal Computer (PC) with RS-232 COM port
8020-59 Software Application
RS-232 Cable (supplied)
VW Transducer
VW Transducer Calibration Report
1) Install the 8020-59 software on the PC that will be used to interface to the 8020-59 unit (see
Section 2).
2) Connect the 8020-59 to the computer's serial port (typically COM1). If using an external
USB to Serial converter, drivers for this device will need to be installed before this step (see
Section 2.1).
3) Connect +12VDC to connector pin six OR +24VDC to connector pin three (see Table 1 in
Section 1).
4) Connect the power supply return (or Ground) to connector pin seven OR, if using a 24V
supply, connector pin four, 24V GND (see Table 1).
5) Connect the un-pressurized VW transducer to the 8020-59 (see Table 1):
RED wire to connector pin 10 (C+).
BLACK wire to connector pin 11 (C-).
WHITE wire to connector pin 8 (TH+).
GREEN wire to connector pin 7 (TH-)
SHIELD wire to connector pin 1 (GND).
6) Start the 8020-59 program.
7) Click the "Single Channel" button (or press the "Alt" and "s" keys) from the program's
Startup Dialog (see Section 2.1).
8) The Single Channel Configuration screen should now be displayed (see Figure 11 on the
following page). This screen is used to define the parameters that the 8020-59 uses to read
the attached transducer.
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