The device is only intended for use with a pressure transmitter and accessories from the STAUFF PT-RF accessories range. Any other use is not permitted. This can lead to accidents or destruction of the device and will result in immediate expiration of any warranty and guarantee claims towards the manufacturer.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 1.4 High-pressure applications The overload pressure should not be exceeded when selecting the pressure transmitters. The pressure transmitter can be damaged if the overload pressure is exceeded (depending on length/frequency and height of the pressure spike).
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 1.5 Service/repairs Please contact your sales office for repair of the reading devices. 1.6 Information about disposal Recycling in line with WEEE Buying our product means that you have the opportunity to return the device to the sales office after the end of its life cycle.
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Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 Information about battery disposal In the EU, the disposal of batteries is subject to the Battery Directive 2006/66/EU, in Germany to the Battery Act (BattG) dated 25 June 2009 and internationally to the respective national legislation.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 2 Scope of Supply reading device Reader-PT-RF power supply unit 230/110 V 1.2 A USB 2.0 cable software on CD Quick Guide Operating instructions PT-RF V1.3 page 7 of 30...
The pressure transmitter has to be installed in line with these connections. Connection using STAUFF Test SDA adaptors can be fitted for direct connection with test couplings. It should be ensured that there is sufficient space above the plastic cap to allow reading out the values with the Reader-PT-RF reading device.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 5 Carrying out a measurement 5.1 Preparing a measurement Start the reading device before carrying out a measurement. To do this, press the key. The reading device will start with the start screen which displays the charging state and the available free memory.
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Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 Now hold the antenna in front of the pressure transmitter as shown in the read-out image below. To record a measuring value, the antenna has to remain within the measuring area during the measuring process.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 5.2 Individual measurement Now carry out a measurement by pressing the key once briefly. The measured value will appear on the display within 0.5 s as shown below. Display after successful individual measurement Serial number Measured value range...
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 5.3 Continuous measurement To carry out a continuous measurement, hold the reading device in front of the pressure transmitter as for an individual measurement. Press and hold the key to carry out a continuous measurement.
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Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 “Connected” or “No Signal” will be displayed above the measured pressure value. If “No Signal” or ”No Reading Error Log” is displayed, immediately get closer to the measuring point again to continue the measurement.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 6 Functions 6.1 Storage battery The charging state of the power supply is indicated on the start screen. A fully charged battery will be represented by a filled symbol. This state will allow approx.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 6.3 Status indicator (LED) The status indicator (LED) is located next to the USB port on the reading device and has different functions. If the reading device is connected to the charger or a PC via a USB cable, the LED lights up red to indicate charging of the lithium ion battery.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 6.4 Measurement process A measurement process generally takes 250 ms. This requires the reading device to be at the optimum distance to the pressure transmitter. If the position is less than ideal this can result in a longer loading time or transmission time of the reading device.
Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 7 Software The software stored on the original STAUFF data medium allows the transfer of measurement values from the reading device to the PC. It allows easy display and processing of the measurement values as well as data export to Microsoft Excel®.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 7.2 The Interface If the installation was successful, the software can be started from the Start menu on the PC. After starting the user interface appears as shown below. On the left side of the interface, the different functions of the software can be run on different buttons (download measurement data, storing, exporting, settings ...).
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 Below the list of measurements you find the measurement graph, which always shows the actual displayed measurements in the list. 7.3 Connecting a reader To connect a reader to the software simply use the supplied USB cable and connect the reader to the PC.
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Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 Date: Date of measurement Time: Time of measurement Pressure Act.*: Pressure value (only for single or continuous) (When a continuous type of measurement is taken, the Result Cont.
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Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 Tolerance -%: Configurable negative tolerance of the measuring point Maximum system pressure: Configurable maximum system pressure Minimum system pressure: Configurable minimum system pressure Customer: Configurable customer name Pressure range: Pressure range of the sensor...
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 7.5 Function-Buttons Download measurements By pressing this button, all measurement contained in the reader will be downloaded and displayed in the data list. All measurements remain on the Reader. They remain there until the memory is full or the “erase memory”...
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Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 Export as csv By pressing this button, all measurements that are shown on the list are saved as a csv file. You can open this file with excel or any spreadsheet program for further processing.
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Further marked measurement appear on a second page. Example: Standard Report Sheet Stauff provides various report templates with this software. These templates can be customized by the user, for example, with logo and lettering. The report sheets can be found in the this directory:...
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 7.6 Set-Buttons BAR <-> PSI The reader can receive data in either Bar pr PSI. This setting can be changed using this function. If a reader is set to PSI, the temperature is always stored in °F.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 7.7 Filter Options Above the measurement data list are three filter options can be found, Serial No of sensor, Time from and Time until. Here the data can be filtered by the sensor serial number or the time of the measurement.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 8 Maintenance/cleaning/repairs Caution Caution Switch off the reading device before cleaning and disconnect it from the power supply. Caution Caution Aggressive cleaning agents such as solvents, petrol or similar hydrocarbons must not be used.
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 9 Technical Data 9.1 Pressure transmitter Materials housing: stainless steel 1.4305 seal (B04): FPM (Viton®) cap: polyamide (glass fibre-reinforced) dimensions: 59 x 26 mm / 2.31 x 1.02 in weight: 80 g / .18 lbs Temperature range...
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Phone +49 (0) 2392 916-0 9.2 Reading device Materials ABS plastic housing dimensions: 76 x 35 x 240 mm / 3.0 x 1.38 x 9.45 in weight: 220 g / .49 lbs Measurement/display pressure: in bar and PSI temperature: in °C and °F...
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