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The PIT5000: Pipeline Integrity Tester

A Pipeline Hydrostatic Testing Device

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  • Page 1: A Pipeline Hydrostatic Testing Device

    The PIT5000: Pipeline Integrity Tester A Pipeline Hydrostatic Testing Device...

  • Page 2: Introductory Information

    Introductory information Notification Statements Disclaimer Copyright...

  • Page 3: Notification Statements (Continued)

    Notification Statements (continued) Voids the computer warranty Patent and trademark information Patent statement Trademark statements...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Preventing injury     Safety Symbols   Safety Symbols Safety Symbols Explaining the symbols This is the Read Instruction Manual symbol. This symbol indicates that you must read the instruction manual. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    For your safety Fire and/or explosion hazard   Control Panel Power connections: DC and AC    Pressure limits and power issues  Specifications   Hazardous voltage inside. Risk of electric shock or burn. The control panel should only be removed by authorized electrical technicians.

  • Page 6: Protect The Pit5000

    Protect the PIT5000 Protect the PIT5000   Do not substitute parts ...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ............45 For your safety ........5 Details tab (do not delete these files) ............46 Protect the PIT5000 ......6 Stroke Count tab ......47 Contents ..........7 Stroke Count tab (continued) ..48 Meriam Contact Information ....8 Stroke Count tab (continued) ..

  • Page 8: Meriam Contact Information

    Sales sales@meriam.com Website www.Meriam.com Local Meriam Representatives  Use this link to help you find Meriam representative on this world map: LOCATOR. Find a local Meriam representative  Or, you may use this full website address to go to the same location: http://www.meriam.com/representatives-map/...

  • Page 9: Glossary

    Power, Computer, and Measure. Data Panel The Data Panel displays in the PIT5000 application on the right side in all tabs. The panel displays different information including flashing red alarms and the following four buttons: Start Program, Begin Test, End Test, and Add Notes.
  • Page 10 RTD is an abbreviation of Resistance Temperature Detectors. Strip Chart Strip Chart is a tab in the PIT5000 application that displays a live plot of pipe pressure (Press), ambient temperature (T-Amb) and pipe temperature (T-Pipe) versus time in order to record the hydrostatic test and its duration.

  • Page 11: Receiving, Unpacking, And Setting Up The Pit5000

    Receiving, unpacking, and setting up the PIT5000 Receiving and unpacking Receiving the PIT5000 Unpacking the PIT5000 Don’t lose any of the components   a small 316SS adaptor fitting Gear Kit       ...

  • Page 12: Hardware

    Hardware Recommended power connections...

  • Page 13: Temporary Power Connections

    Temporary power connections...

  • Page 14: Connecting The 12 V Battery

    Connecting the 12 V battery Four wires to two battery lugs Black Green negative White positive...

  • Page 15: Computer Mounting Panel

    Power On button The On / Off button is behind the Plexiglas panel. Computer Windows 10, PIT5000 Application Nameplate PIT5000 serial number, Meriam address, power. Computer power For the computer. and USB cables Documentation Onsite Setup Guide and NIST pouch Certificates.

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    Control panel Control Panel Control Panel description Item Description Power pane Two power connections, toggle switch, LCD display Computer pane Two auxiliary USB ports Measure pane Stroke counter connection, connections for pressure and temperature. Control panel plate The control panel should only be removed by authorized electrical technicians.
  • Page 17 LCD unreliable. Input voltage list It reminds you of three levels: 1. The highest allowable is 15.0 V. 2. An audible alarm sounds when the battery voltage goes below 10.5 V. 3. The PIT5000 shuts off at 10.0 V.
  • Page 18 DC power Standard: Optional: Note: It can be used to power the PIT5000 anywhere a compatible 12 V dc car adapter is available. This can be especially useful when hydrostatic tests run longer than anticipated and the battery level gets low.
  • Page 19 3. Computer pane Computer pane  4. Measure pane Measure pane ...
  • Page 20  Measure Stroke Counter  Note: The PIT5000 has a digital counter that is equipped to supply power and count the strokes made by high- pressure, plunger pumps during pressurization of the pipe section under test and the subsequent pressure test.
  • Page 21 5. Control panel Control panel plate Hazardous voltage inside. Risk of electric shock or burn. The control panel should only be removed by authorized electrical technicians.
  • Page 22 6. Industrial Keyboard Keyboard Note: No mouse is included. 7. Serial number label Serial number label...

  • Page 23: Software

    Software First—check the computer’s time Time impacts data logging and reports Important: You cannot change the time zones, only the time. One easy step to check the time Window Window Second—zero the pressure...
  • Page 24 If the time is incorrect Set the time in Windows 10 End Test Date and time settings Time & Language...

  • Page 25: Second-Zero The Pressure

    Second—zero the pressure Zero the pressure Note: Since ambient air pressure depends on altitude and weather, you should use the PIT5000 application to zero for the current conditions. Setup PC Setup Zero Pressure Flexibility in the PIT5000 application No required edit boxes to fill-in...

  • Page 26: Setup Tab

    Setup tab The Setup tab has five (5) sub-tabs the Setup sub-tabs Start Program Setup tab locked Setup Start Program Begin Test Note: The information remains viewable. A small button appears to the right of the main tabs. It has a down- arrow to view the various sub-tabs.
  • Page 27 Test Info sub-tab—Report 1 (the original report) Test Info sub-tab Report 1 Active Report Report 2. Test Info figure for Report 1 Change engineering units in Test Info Pressure Temp, Length Start Program Pressure psi, kg/cm , kPa, bar Temperature deg F, deg C Length feet, meters...
  • Page 28 Test Info sub-tab—Report 1 (continued) T-Pipe Required button  T-Pipe Required   T-Pipe Not Required Data Save Interval in minutes Data Save Interval in minutes  Data Save Interval in minutes Examples:  Data Reports 1 and 2...
  • Page 29 Pump Info sub-tab Enter pressure pump information Stroke Count Required Pump Model Number Pump Serial Number If the stroke count function is required Stroke Start Pressure Note: This number appears in the Stroke Start view-only box in the Test Limits sub-tab. Stroke Rate Target.
  • Page 30 Pump Info sub-tab (continued) If the stroke count function is not required Stroke Count Required Site Info sub-tab—Report 1 (the original report) Report 1 Report 1 Test Info Enter one pressure and several elevation points Note: The application uses this information to calculate the pressures at the other elevations.
  • Page 31 Note: The Test Time appears as Elapsed Time in the Data Panel after you click Start Program or Begin Test buttons PTest Instrument Pressure: PIT5000 Pressure Site Info Note: Once a test begins, the PTest edit box in the Data Panel flashes red when the pressure goes above or below the PTest Limits.
  • Page 32 PC Setup sub-tab The Get Cal Data button PC Setup     Note: Measurement device serial numbers are not stored in the computer’s memory. They are retrieved from the measurement device each time you click the Get Cal Data button. The Communication Port Get Cal Data COM3...
  • Page 33 PC Setup sub-tab (continued) Build Report button...
  • Page 34 Locked data View locked information Setup Start Program  Setup  Note: The button is located to the right of the Stroke Count tab. Example of a locked data sub-tab Test Info Data Panel Note: the flashing red alarm in the Data Panel indicates the range is above or below the range that you specified.

  • Page 35: Report 2-The Enhanced Report

    Report 2—the enhanced report The advantage of Report 2 Test Info tab for Report 2 Report 2 Site Info tab for Report 2 Site Info Report 1 Next Site Info tab has a second page Back...

  • Page 36: Data Panel

    Data Panel Where is the Data Panel located? What does the Data Panel display before you click the Start Program button?

  • Page 37: Data Panel (Continued)

    Data Panel (continued) What does the Data Panel display after you click the Start Program button? Note: This data is logged in a report. The stroke count would be included in the logged data at this time if you had entered that information in the Pump Info sub-tab.

  • Page 38: Data Panel (Continued)

    Data Panel (Continued) What does the Data Panel display when a timed-test is complete? Time Complete Note: Data logging continues until you click the End Test button. The Data Panel also displays flashing red alarms Setup...

  • Page 39: Add Note Button

    Add Note button What is the Add Note button? Add Note Start Program Begin Test When can notes be added? Note  Add Note Note: A note has a limit of 60 characters.  Add Note  Data Notes Examples of notes added to the data log...

  • Page 40: End Test Button

    1. Yes, I want to STOP the test. Note: Clicking YES stops the test, saves the reports, and closes the PIT5000 application. The application will continue to display until the reports are saved. The longer the data log, the longer you will have to wait for the application to finish saving the files.

  • Page 41: Strip Chart Tab

    Strip Chart tab View a live plot of pressure and temperature Start Program Strip Chart Press T-Amb T-Pipe Strip Chart colors  White Press  T-Amb  Green T-Pipe Strip Chart scales  Temperature  Pressure  Time Begin Test Data Save Interval in Minutes Test Info Autoscale Graph On...

  • Page 42: Strip Chart Tab (Continued)

    Strip Chart tab (continued) Stroke indicator Stroke Stroke indicator Gray Green Double Stroke Yellow Double Stroke Double Stroke The Stroke Count number box Total Count Stroke Count...

  • Page 43: Data Tab

    Data tab Data tab overview Between Start Program and Begin Test: Between Begin Test to Time Complete: Test Info After Time Complete: Data logging stops at End Test. Pressure Rate information  Pressurization  Testing  Depressurization...

  • Page 44: Details Tab

    Details tab The Details tab Important: Live readings display in this tab only after you click Start Program. The Time boxes before “Start Program” Start Program The Time boxes between “Start Program” and “Begin Test”  Time Start Time  Estimated Finish Test Limits ...

  • Page 45: Details Tab (Reset, Calibration, Paths)

    Estimated Finish = Start Time + Test Time. Note: The Timed Test resumes until you reach the new Estimated Finish. Calibration data Start Program PC Setup sub-tab What does the path name mean? Details D:\PIT5000\Data. Test Info Mega Pipeline Section 103_ 08122016_ 0528_...

  • Page 46: Details Tab (Do Not Delete These Files)

    Details tab (do not delete these files) Do not delete these files or folders \DATA PIT Report.xlsx PIT Report Macro.xlsx. \DATA...

  • Page 47: Stroke Count Tab

    The tabular data Pump Info  Stroke Start Pressure  Stroke Rate Target  Reset Connect your set of dry contacts Note: The PIT5000 supplies +5 V dc output to the dry contact set and counts pump strokes based on contact closures.

  • Page 48: Stroke Count Tab (Continued)

    Stroke Count tab (continued) Pump Contact indicator Gray Green Double Stroke Yellow Double Stroke Double Stroke Proper interpretation of Stroke Counter data Double Stroke Count box Data Panel Stroke Rate Target Double Stroke...

  • Page 49: Stroke Count Tab (Continued)

    Stroke Count tab (continued) The function of the animated toggle switch Describing the animated toggle switch figure  Counts A  Counts B Note: When the toggle switch points right, then Counts A represents the previous interval stroke count and Counts B represents the current interval stroke count.

  • Page 50: Stroke Count Tab (Continued)

    Stroke Count tab (continued) Counts A and Counts B Reset Reset    Note: the Count Reset buttons do not affect the Total Count edit box. User Count  User Count  User Count User Volume  User Counts A ...

  • Page 51: Shut Down And Disconnect

    Shut down and disconnect Close the PIT5000 Application End Test Data Panel Turn off the power Disconnect hose and cables   ...

  • Page 52: Appendices

    Send the e-mail to: returnforms@meriam.com Return Material Authorization Do not send any unit for repair unless you contacted Meriam for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Important: If you have not received this number and have not clearly marked it on the package being shipped back, we will return the unit at your expense.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting Guide

    Replace charger if needed. does not charge. operation (output should be 12 V dc). The PIT5000 power toggle switch Move the PIT5000 power toggle may be in the Off position. switch to the On position. Turn the The voltmeter on the computer on.
  • Page 54 Chart’s x-axis is Time zones are not used. Only computer clock for displaying incorrect. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) time. is used. The PIT5000 Start the PIT5000 application Double click the PIT5000 icon on application did not manually. desktop. automatically start.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    The PIT5000 application does not alert you to pressure limits. Stroke Counter  PIT5000 supplies +5 V output to pump for Stroke Counter function.  M12 connection to PIT5000 through the Meriam cable with number 8 spade terminals for connection to dry contacts.

  • Page 56: Specifications (Continued)

    Specifications (continued) Application update rates Strip Chart The Strip Chart updates once every two (2) seconds. Data Logging Between Start Program and Begin Test: Data is automatically saved in one-minute intervals. Between Begin Test to Time Complete: The green indicator appears in the Data Panel when a timed test is complete.

  • Page 57: Part Numbers

    Part numbers Contact Meriam about these part numbers sales@meriam.com + 1 216 281 1100 (800) 817-7849 Part Descriptions Numbers Replacement parts Z9A686 Battery Charger Assembly. Z9A821 RTD Probe Assembly. Pt100, 4-wire, class A, Alpha Coefficent 0.003 85 Z9A1383 RTD Cable Assembly, 150 Ft.

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