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Operating Instructions Digital Pressure Gauge SERIES CPG 2500 Digital Pressure Gauge Series CPG 2500 PN 0017851001 F...
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This Caution symbol indicates danger for the system and material if the respective safety precautions are not taken. Caution This Notice symbol does not indicate safety notices but information for a better understanding of the facts. Notice Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Warnings and Caution Notices Product Description General Description Features Front Panel Display Chassis Assembly Turning on the CPG 2500 Specifications Installation Unpacking the Instrument Dimensions Mounting Rear Panel Pressure Connections 5.5.1 Pressure Port 5.5.3 Remote Bus Connections Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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Sensor Tab (Delta) 6.5.2.2.2.3 Adjust Tab (Delta) 6.5.2.2.2.4 Data Tab (Delta) 6.5.2.3 Adjust Tab 6.5.2.3.1 Zero 6.5.2.3.2 Head Correction 6.5.2.4 Data Tab 6.5.3 Pressure Units Key 6.5.3.1 English Tab 6.5.3.2 Metric Tab 6.5.3.3 User units Tab Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Mensor and its suppliers shall not be held to any liability for any damages suffered or incurred by the end user (including, but not limited to, general, special, consequential Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
The recommended method of packing is to place the instrument in a container, sur- rounded on all sides with at least four inches of shock attenuation material such as styrofoam peanuts. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Even after disconnecting the system from the power supply, dangerous voltages can temporarily occur due to capacitance. Extreme care must be taken with pressure connections when using hazardous or toxic media. Repairs must only be performed by authorized service personnel. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Warning CAUTION: USE THE PROPER PRESSURE MEDIUM! Use only clean, dry, non-corrosive gases unless otherwise specified by mensor. This instrument is not designed for oxygen use. Caution Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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(printed circuit boards) to prevent static discharge to sensitive electronic components. Additional Warning and Caution notices are found throughout this manual. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Operate the CPG 2500 while it is either sitting on a bench or mounted in a standard equipment rack. Use either front panel input (Local Operation), or send commands and queries over a bus from a separate “host” controller (Remote Operation). Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Toolbar Keys: The toolbar at the bottom of the screen has the Contacts and Version Information key (brings up a corporate information display), the language selection key, the main screen view key, the remote setup key, and the remote status key. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Touch the Contact and Version Information key on the toolbar and a window will appear listing the Mensor customer service contact and software version information. Press the back key to return to the main screen. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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The special sensors used in the CPG 2500 are relatively insensitive to tilt and vibration. However to further assure stability and accuracy, avoid mounting the instrument on surfaces subject to excessive motor or machinery vibration. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Do not use sealant on fittings sealed with an o-ring. The integrity of each seal is particularly important since even microscop- ic leaks can cause errors in pressure measurements. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
As soon as the system check is completed the system will default to a screen similar to the one shown in Section 6.3 - Display Screen Features. Allow at least 15 minutes of warm up before performing critical pres- sure measurements. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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Additional keys will appear on this screen if activated (zero, tare, peak and rate). All of the CPG 2500 screen features are described in more detail throughout this manual. Figure 6.3 - Display Screen Features Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Language Country English German Germany French France Spanish Spain Italian Italy Chinese China English Great Britain German Switzerland French Switzerland Spanish Mexico Russian Russia Korean Korea English Canada French Canada Polish Poland Japanese Japan Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
To return to a dual channel display screen press the dual channel display key, select the desired channels and return to the main screen by pressing the back key. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
This window always displays the current pressure reading. 6.5.2 Channel Setup Key Press this key to access setup functions for a channel. The channel setup screen has four tabs that group related types of settings. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Rate: Reports the rate at which the measured pressure is changing. Press the Rate Unit key on the main menu screen to select among the four time scales: second, minute, hour and three hours. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Measure Type: If the Instrument is equipped with the optional barometric reference sensor, the user can select Gauge or Absolute pressure emulation. Resolution: The resolution key allows the user to select the number of significant digits that will be displayed on the main screen. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
To setup the delta function press the channel setup key from the delta channel displayed. The delta setup screen will appear. 6.5.2.2.2.1 Display Tab (Delta) The adjust and measure functions can be selected from this screen. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
The delta function can be selected for a displayed channel, along with a different reso- lution. 6.5.2.2.2.3 Adjust Tab (Delta) The adjust tab has no function in delta setup. 6.5.2.2.2.4 Data Tab (Delta) The data tab resets the selected channel to default settings. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Four parameters may be set to reflect conditions at the operator’s site. Press either English or Metric units for entering head pressure correction information into the CPG 2500. Press the Head Correction key and the following screen will appear: Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Limits: Height ±1200 inches Density 0 to 1 lb/cu ft Temperature 0 to 120 °F Gravity 32 to 32.4 ft/sec² 6.5.2.4 Data Tab Press the data tab to display the sensor data. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Press the back key to return to the main screen. All the displayed pressure values for the channel will change to the newly selected unit. 6.5.3.1 English Tab Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
To enter customized user units, press the User Units tab. Choose PSI or pascal as a base unit and then enter a scaling factor by pressing the number key. Select from these two units by pressing User 1 or User 2. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
2100: The DPG 2100 remote emulation commands and queries information are listed under the heading ‘Remote Emulation’ in this section. SCPI WIKA: The SCPI WIKA mode emulates the WIKA command set in SCPI format. 7.1.1.2 Channel Press this key to select the active remote channel as A or B. This feature is useful for customers replacing two single channel instruments with a dual channel CPG 2500.
Connecting directly to a PC requires a crossover Ethernet cable. Hub or router connec- tion requires a straight Ethernet cable. Before using Ethernet communication, four parameters must be set up: IP, Netmask, Gateway, and Port. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
The proper pin-outs are shown in the following illustration. CAUTION: When replacing an existing DPG 2100, the serial cable should be replaced with a straight cable or a null-modem inserted in the line. Caution Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Termination: Linefeed (LF) or carriage return (CR) is used to signal the end of a com- mand statement. For IEEE-488.2 operation “EOI” is an acceptable alternative. Always send commands in one of the following formats: 1. [Command] [Termination]; 2. [Command] [Separator] [Data] [Termination]; Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
<sp>(yes or no),CCC... computer. CCC... = name of controlling CCC<cr><lf> computer. See: RELEASE? and UNLOCK ADDRESS 0-31 Sets the GPIB Address ADDRESS? <sp> xx <cr><lf> Returns the GPIB Address. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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A reading + channel B reading. (Chan D must be in the active channel). DELTAFUNC? <sp>{A-B or B-A}<cr><lf> Returns delta function as one of the above options. (Chan D must be in the active channel). Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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Sets the Ethernet network mask. NETMASK? <sp>nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Gets the Ethernet network mask. <cr><lf> OUTFORM 1 to 4 - (see Table 7.1.3.6) Sets the output format. OUTFORM? <sp>X<cr><lf> Returns the output format (see 7.1.3.4). Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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Returns the number of significant digits. See DECPT? RFILTER value in % Sets the % of the rate filter. RFILTER? <sp>n.nnnnne+nn<cr><lf> Returns the rate filter. RWINDOW value in current units Sets rate exponential filter window. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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<sp>n.nnnnne+nn<cr><lf> Returns the exponential filter window for the active channel. ZERO desired pressure or ? Sets zero to set pressure or for ?, clears previous value. ZERO? <sp>xxxxxxx<cr><lf> Returns zero offset for active channel. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Metric pascals Metric dynes per square centimeter DY/CM Metric grams per square centimeter G/CM Metric kilograms per square centimeter KG/CM Metric meters of sea water @ 0°C Metric ounce per square inch English Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Table 7.1.3.7 - CPG 2500 Error Codes Code Serial Poll Byte Description Error String Returned No errors NO ERRORS Parameter error EGPIB PARAMETER ERROR: String that was sent Syntax error EGPIB SYNTAX ERROR: String that was sent Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
7.1.3.8.1 DPG 2100 Emulated Commands and Queries Table 7.1.3.8.1 - DPG 2100 Emulated Commands and Queries Command or Data Response/Function Query ACCURACY? accuracy? lf Returns the uncertainty specification of the active sensor. The instrument returns <value><text><cr><lf> . Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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5 peak (max. 6 rate/3 hour 7 tare (see below): Display 7 is a toggle switch. If DISPLAY 7 is sent to turn on the tare feature, DISPLAY 7 must be sent to disable it. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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This query returns the percentage of exponential filtering currently applied to the pressure reading. The instrument returns <value><cr><lf> where <value> is a value from 0 (no filtering) to 99.99 (max filter). ID?lf Returns ID string of the CPG 2500. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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RWINDOW? rwindow?lf The rwindow query returns the pressure rate filter window setting. The DPG returns <value><cr><lf> where <value> is a value in the current units within its range. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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Use the SAVE command to save both the sea level value and the switch settings. SEA_LEVEL? SEA_LEVEL? lf [Baro]: Returns the current elevation correction. Returns: <value><text><cr><lf> where <value> is the sea level correction value and where <text> is FEET or METERS (units). Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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This query returns the units code and the ASCII string for the units as <value><text><cr><lf> where <value> is: the units code from column “n” (see Table 7.1.3.6) and where <text> is the corre- sponding ascii string listed under ‘Output Format. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
@ 4°C INH2O English inches of water @ 20°C INH2O English inches of water @ 60°F INH2O English feet of water @ 4°C FTH2O English feet of water @ 20°C FTH2O English Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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@ 0°C Metric tons per square inch English hectapascals Metric megapascals Metric millimeters of water @ 20°C MMH2O Metric centimeters of water @ 20°C CMH2O Metric meters of water @ 20°C MH2O Metric Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
<lf> = an ASCII linefeed (10 dec) EOI (End Of Instruction) is set with the <lf> (on the GPIB) The Q1X command changes the output units to counts, and Q0X resets it to default units. Notice Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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Zero and span corrections ZZZZZZZ,SSSSSSS<cr><lf> where ZZZZZZZ is the zero correction and SSSSSSS is the span correction. Calibration coefficients not emulated S Command: same as SPAN command. T Command: used with RATE option; similar to DISPLAY command. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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Metric meters of water @ 4°C Metric millimeters of mercury @ 0°C MMHG Metric centimeters of mercury @ 0°C CMHG Metric torr TORR Metric kilopascals Metric pascals Metric dynes per square centimeter DY/CM Metric Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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English tons per square foot English percent of full scale English micron of mercury @ 0°C Metric tons per square inch English hectapascals Metric W Command: not emulated. Z Command: same as ZERO command. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Sets the zero so the currently measured pressure matches the commanded value in the current unit. Limited to +/-5% FS. ZERO:RUN Vents the instrument and sets zero so the currently measured pressure = 0. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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:DATE <i,i,i> Sets the system date (YYYY,MM,DD). :TIME <i,i,i> Sets the system time (hh,mm,ss). :ERRor[:NEXT]? Return: error#, “description”. :KLOCk ON/OFF/1/0 Lock or unlock keyboard. :SAVe Saves settings to non-volatile memory. :VERSion? Return of the SCPI-standard. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
7.1.3.8.4.1 Error Messages and Error Codes Recognized command: displayed at the device in the headline with “Remote...”. In case of error “Remote error...” is displayed. Maximum of 100 errors are stored and can be retrieved successfully. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Talker with serial poll and unaddress if MLA Listener with unaddress if MTA Full service request capability Full remote/local capability including LLO No parallel poll capability Full device clear capability Full device trigger capability No controller capability Tri-state outputs Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
*ESE Enable status event *ESE? Returns enable status even value *ESR Event status register *ESR? Returns even status register value *SRE Service request enable *SRE? Returns service request enable value *STB? Returns status byte Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Channel Setup key, then the sensor tab, press [absolute], and then touch the back key. The operation screen now shows units ‘AE’ in place of units ‘G’. The “AE” indicates that the measurement and control values are in absolute emulation pressure units. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Press the sea level key to modify the sea level correction settings. The elevation offset pressure will always be positive unless the Barometer is below sea level. The following table shows the calculated pressure values at various elevations. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Accuracy: 0.01% of reading. Uncertainties include all pressure effects, temperature effects over the calibrated range and calibration stability for six months after re-zeroing. Pressure Range: The Barometer is calibrated from 11 to 17 psia. Resolution: 6 digits. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
The following example shows output voltages for two pressure values using a 0 to 250 psia full scale transducer with a 10 VDC analog signal: Analog Output True Pressure 0.5868 volts 14.67 psia 5.0000 volts 125.000 psia Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
8.3.2 Zero and Span Adjustment 1. Determine the current analog output correction factors: Send: Analogzero? and Analogspan? Record these factors for comparison of performance between calibrations. 2. Clear the current correction factors: Send: Analogzero 0 and Analogspan 1 Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
- buttons. The voltage will actively change as the adjust buttons are pressed. 8.3.3 Specifications Resolution: 0-1 VDC 1 part per 80,000 minimum 0-5 VDC 1 part per 400,000 minimum 0-10 VDC 1 part per 800,000 minimum Update Rate: 150mS Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
A rack mount kit allows the customer to install a CPG 2500 into a standard 19” instru- ment rack. It includes rack mount angles as well as rack mount adapter panels and hardware to mount the instrument. (8) 6-32x3/8” screws (4) 10-32x3/8” (2) 10-32x3/8” screws coupling screws Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
• Servicing our own instruments which are used in “real world” applications keeps us informed as to the most frequent services required. We use this knowledge in our continuing effort to design better and more robust instruments. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
2. Remove the instrument cover and locate the circuit board. 3. Remove the spare fuse. Replace the fuse of F1 with the spare. 4. If the instrument blows the replacement fuse, please return the instrument for service. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
The recommended calibration medium is dry nitrogen or clean dry instrument air. A height variation between the standard and the CPG 2500 can cause significant errors. See “6.5.2.3.2 - Head Correction” in Section 6, Local Operation, for further information. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Controller’ refers to a hand operated variable-volume pressure vernier device. A dia- phragm type vacuum gauge is recommended over the gauge tube type of vacuum sensor for calibrating sub-atmospheric pressures. A vacuum source with the capacity to generate 600 millitorr is recommended. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Next, press the key and the password entry screen will appear. The password installed at the factory is 1 2 3 4 5 6. The operator can change this pass- word as described in 10.5.2 - Utility Tab. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
The padlocks indicate if the feature is accessible from the Channel Setup/Adjust tab. The padlock will change from locked to unlocked when pressed. To adjust the Zero or Head Correction, see 6.5.2.3 - Channel Setup/Adjust tab in Sec- tion 6, Local Operation. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
Mensor. 10.5.2.4 Date of Calibration Press the ‘Date of Calibration’ to enter the date of calibration in a (mm/dd/yyyy) format. Press the back key to save the new date of calibration in the sensor. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
‘as found’ data. (If you pressed “Restore Factory Cal” you will have to re-generate the data. The values can be entered with no pressure ap- plied to the external port). Procedure 2 should be used when doing an active calibra- tion. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
5. When the pressure is stable, press the actual column button, locking in the actual pressure. When both indices are green, press [apply]. The readings should now be correct. Mensor/WIKA Operating Instructions Series CPG 2500...
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