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  • Page 1 ® ® PCON-Y17 Pressure Controller Technical Manual EM0288-02...
  • Page 2 EC Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsability that the CE marked products, are in conformity with the essential requirements of the following EC Directives when installed in accordance with the installation instructions contained in the product documentation: Series PCON-Y17 Description...
  • Page 3 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 WARNING! The instruments described in this technical manual are equipments for use in specialized technical area. The user is responsible for the configuration and selection of values of the parameters of the instruments. The manufacturer warns against the risk of incidents with injuries to both persons and property, resulting from the incorrect use of the instrument.
  • Page 4 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 WARNING! The calibrator discharges gas to the atmosphere through the supply (-) and vent ports. Leave these ports free. The calibrator may produce high sound levels when discharging gas. Use a muffling device at the vent port.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Table of Contents 1 - Introduction ....................... 1 1.1. General Description ....................1 1.2. Technical Specifications ..................2 1.3. Special Software Features ..................4 1.4. Order Code ......................5 1.5. Parts Identification ....................6 2 - Calibrator Operation....................7 2.1.
  • Page 6 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.2.6. Full-Hart Configurator (FH Option) ..............46 2.3. Automatic Tasks ....................48 2.3.1. Creating Tasks ....................48 2.3.2. Performing Tasks ..................51 2.3.3. Viewing Results ..................... 52 2.4. Data Logger ......................53 2.5. Videos ........................55 2.6.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 1 - Introduction 1.1. General Description The PCON-Y17 Pressure Controller enables the control of pneumatic pressure up to 3000 psi (210 bar), including gauge and absolute pressure (optional barometric reference). Provides all features required for easier calibration and adjustment services on process instruments such as pressure transmitters, pressure switches, and manometers.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 1.2. Technical Specifications 1.2.1. Pressure Control Module Choose one range for the Pressure Control Module between 250 mmH O and 3,000 psi. Ranges * Resolution Control Accuracy Stability  0.04 % FS**  0.025 % FS** (0) 0 –...
  • Page 9 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Accuracy values are valid within one year and temperature range from 20 to 26 °C. Outside these limits add 0.001 % FS / C, taking 23 °C as the reference temperature. 1.2.3. General Specifications Power supply from 100 to 240 Vac, 50/60Hz.

  • Page 10: Special Software Features

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 1.3. Special Software Features - PRESET POINTS: edit your most frequently used setpoints and access them quickly. - STEP: steps or setpoints with configurable time. - STABILITY/LEAK TEST: measures the variation of the signal (be it Pressure or an Auxiliary Input signal) within a configurable period.

  • Page 11: Order Code

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 1.4. Order Code Page 5...

  • Page 12: Parts Identification

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 1.5. Parts Identification DT Version - Desktop Front Panel Fig. 01 - Front Panel Rear Panel Fig. 02 - Rear Panel Page 6...

  • Page 13: Calibrator Operation

    When powered on, the calibrator goes through a self-test routine. In case of failure, it displays a message to indicate the error; if that occurs, please contact the Presys Technical Assistance department. After the self-test is completed, the display shows the main menu, as showed below.

  • Page 14: Calibrator Menu

    DATA LOGGER – record measurements, enabling visualization on chart or table, see section 2.4. VIDEOS – features videos made by Presys to assist in the use of the calibrator, and can also store videos made by the user, see section 2.5.

  • Page 15: Pressure Control Module - Connections

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 The Pressure Control Module has three operation modes: MEASURE, VENT and CONTROL (see sections 2.1.2, 2.1.3 and 2.1.4). To select an operation mode, press one of the buttons indicated below. The current state is indicated by the symbol.
  • Page 16 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 - For the DT version, all pneumatic connections are located on the rear panel of the PCON-Y17-DT. - For the RM version, the pneumatic connections VENT, SUPPLY (+) and SUPPLY (-) are located on the rear panel, pneumatic connections OUT and REF are located on the front panel of the PCON-Y17-RM.
  • Page 17 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 The reservoir volume of the vacuum kit slows down and attenuates any sudden increase in positive pressure, thereby protecting the output of the vacuum pump. Fig. 08 – Connections for Vacuum Precautions must be taken to prevent the transfer of oil from the vacuum pump to the PCON-Y17.
  • Page 18 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 WARNING! The instruments described in this technical manual are equipments for use in specialized technical area. The user is responsible for the configuration and selection of values of the parameters of the instruments. The manufacturer warns against the risk of incidents with injuries to both persons and property, resulting from the incorrect use of the instrument.
  • Page 19 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 WARNING! The calibrator discharges gas to the atmosphere through the supply (-) and vent ports. Leave these ports free. The calibrator may produce high sound levels when discharging gas. Use a muffling device at the vent port.

  • Page 20: Measure Mode

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.1.2. Measure Mode In Measure mode, the calibrator shows the pressure measurement in the Control Module. In this state, the control mode is disabled. Fig. 09 - Measure mode – screen Note: The pressure controller of 3000 psi range does not have the output isolation valves (module connection to the outlet is always open) or VENT (no VENT port to the atmosphere).
  • Page 21 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 The state of the output isolation valve is user configurable. To change the state of the valve, press the SETTINGS button shown below and change the Output Parameters ( OPEN / CLOSED) in the ADVANCED tab.

  • Page 22: Control Mode

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.1.3. Control Mode In this mode, the calibrator controls pressure at the output port through the admission and exhaustion control valves. Fig. 13 - Control mode – screen Note: The pressure controller of 3000 psi range does not have the output isolation valves (module connection to the outlet is always open) or VENT (no VENT port to the atmosphere).

  • Page 23: A) Range Parameters

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 a) Range Parameters WARNING! Before connecting the instrument under test to the output port it is recommended to configure the output range parameters. These parameters limit the controller output range, in order to protect the instrument under test.

  • Page 24: B) Changing The Setpoint

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 b) Changing the setpoint Press the SP button to change the setpoint to the desired value. When the pressure is stabilized, its reading value turns to green. Fig. 16 - Control Mode – Changing Set point Value The state of the output isolation valve is user configurable.

  • Page 25: C) Stabilization Settings

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 NOTE: It is not possible to close the output isolation valve or to maintain it closed if the pressure inside the control module is larger than the pressure outside the control module by 100 psi or more. The 3000 psi pressure control range does not have an outlet isolation valve.
  • Page 26 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 19 - Linear Control Mode Fig. 20 - Auto Control Mode Fig. 21 - Max. Control Mode Page 20...

  • Page 27: E) Preset Setpoints

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Edit the Control Parameters by pressing the SETTINGS button shown below. Go to the CONTROL tab and select the desired Control Mode option. For the Linear option, also edit the SP Rate (in current pressure unit / second).

  • Page 28: F) Step Function

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 f) Step Function The STEP programming makes the calibrator output vary in pre-defined steps. It is useful in calibrations where some scale points are verified; for example 0% - 25% - 50% - 75% - 100%.

  • Page 29: G) Nudge Function

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 g) Nudge Function The NUDGE function enables the user to change the setpoint up or down by small steps. Press the NUDGE button to edit the step size. Press the “+” and “-” symbols to increment and decrement the setpoint.

  • Page 30: Vent Mode

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.1.4. Vent Mode WARNING! Be careful with the pressure connections. High pressures with a large volume can cause damage to both persons and property. WARNING! The calibrator discharges gas to the atmosphere through the supply (-) and vent ports.
  • Page 31 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Note: The pressure controller of 3000 psi range does not have the output isolation valves (module connection to the outlet is always open) or VENT (no VENT port to the atmosphere). Fig. 28 - Vent mode – state of the valves The state of the output isolation valve is user configurable.
  • Page 32 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 29 - Output Isolation Valve Status NOTE: It is not possible to close the output isolation valve or to maintain it closed if the pressure inside the control module is larger than the pressure outside the control module by 100 psi or more.

  • Page 33: Absolute Mode

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 31 - VENT Configuration When the VENT mode is started, first the calibrator reads the pressure in the control module. If the pressure measurement is below the Vent Opening Limit value, the control is shut off and the VENT valve opens. Otherwise, if the pressure is above this limit, the controller reduces the pressure down to the Vent Opening Limit value by varying it according to the Vent Rate parameter.

  • Page 34: Changing The Pressure Unit

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 32 - Absolute Option Fig. 33 - Absolute Indication 2.1.6. Changing the Pressure Unit To change the Pressure Unit press on the current engineering unit (psi, atm, bar etc.), select the desired option and press OK.

  • Page 35: Filter Intensity

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 34 - Pressure Unit 2.1.7. Filter Intensity If necessary, you can configure the filter intensity applied to the pressure reading. When filtering the measured pressure is not required, just set this parameter to NO. The filter intensity is applied only to the reading; it does not affect the pressure control.

  • Page 36: Auxiliar Input

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 36 - Filter Indication 2.1.8. Auxiliar Input At the bottom of the screen, an input can be configured. When an input is selected, the screen will split automatically, showing two simultaneous variables. To select an input, just touch the INPUT bar.
  • Page 37 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 38 - Auxiliary Input Type Selection For OHM and RTD measurement, you should also select between 2, 3 or 4 wires options. The SWITCH input is a measurement of continuity of an external contact connected to the input (between RTD1 and RTD4) of PCON-Y17. When there is continuity, the entry shows CLOSED, otherwise it shows OPEN.
  • Page 38 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Auxiliary Input or Measurement Connections Note: For the DT version, the pressure control module is located on the rear panel. For the RM version, these connections are on the front panel. Fig. 40 - Auxiliary Input Connections...

  • Page 39: Transmitter Power Supply (Tps)

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.1.9. Transmitter Power Supply (TPS) The PCON-Y17 has the TPS (transmitter power supply), 24 Vdc, galvanically isolated and provided with short-circuit protection (current limited to 30 mA). Fig. 41 - TPS Power Supply 2.1.10. Auxiliary Input Scale Function...
  • Page 40 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 SCALE Function Fig. 43 - SCALE Function (LINEAR) It establishes a linear relationship between the PCON-Y17 input signal and what is shown on the display, according to the graphic below: Fig. 44 - SCALE Function (LINEAR) The scaled indication on the display (#) may represent any engineering unit, such as: m/s, m ³...

  • Page 41: Calibration Examples

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.1.11. Calibration Examples a) Pressure Transmitter Calibration Use the PCON-Y17 TPS source (24 Vdc) to power up a two-wire transmitter and connect the current as illustrated below. Select mA (current) in the Input (Auxiliary) menu and configure the Pressure Control parameters.

  • Page 42: B) Pressure Switch Verification

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 b) Pressure Switch Verification Pressure switches are devices that receive a pressure signal and have relay alarm. The relay is activated whenever the pressure passes above or below a certain setpoint alarm. Connect the pressure switch relay output to the switch input of PCON-Y17, RTD1 and RTD4 terminals, and make the pneumatic connections as illustrated in the figure below.
  • Page 43 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 48 - Pressure Switch Test Select the PRESS SWITCH TEST button, fill in the MIN and MAX fields (the minimum and maximum pressures at which the test will be done) and select one of the options: Fast, Medium and Slow (the slow mode takes a longer time because it realizes more test cycles).

  • Page 44: Leakage / Stability Test

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.1.12. Leakage / Stability Test The leakage / stability test measures the variation of a signal for a certain time. It is useful, for example, to check for pressure leak in the system. To do the test, put the PCON-Y17 in Measure mode (the pressure control valves...
  • Page 45 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Press the icon to go to the Leak/Stability Test. Fig. 52 - Leak/Stability Test - screen Define the test duration (in seconds) and press the START button. Fig. 53 - Leak/Stability Test - results During the test, you can increase the test time by pressing the +20s button. The S, M and H buttons change the time unit to second, minute and hour, respectively.

  • Page 46: Hart

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 ® 2.2. HART ® PCON-Y17 can be used to read and set parameters in devices that have HART ® Communication Protocol. The HART Protocol allows digital communication between master (in this case, PCON-Y17) and the slave (field instrument) superimposed on the 4- ®...
  • Page 47 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 55 - Transmitter Powered up by an External Power Supply ® mA INPUT + HART (Internal Resistor Enabled) ® For the connections shown in Figures 54 and 55, use the mA INPUT + HART option and INTERNAL RESISTOR enabled. In this mode, the 250  resistor is activated internally in series with the calibrator mA input.

  • Page 48: Starting Communication

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 ® For the connection shown in Figure 56, use the option ONLY HART . In this ® mode, the internal resistor and the mA input are disabled. The HART resistor (at least 250 ) must be externally inserted in series with the power source and the transmitter. In this case, the calibrator does not perform the measurement of the transmitter current, but ®...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Measurement Range Of A Hart Transmitter

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 ® 2.2.3. Adjusting the Measurement Range of a HART Transmitter While the instrument is being connected, in the DEVICE INFO tab are shown information about instrument identification, such as TAG, manufacturer, description, message, date, measuring range and damping filter. Some of these parameters can be changed in STANDARD CONFIG.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Measurement Range Of A Hart

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 ® 2.2.4. Adjusting the Measurement Range of a HART Transmitter with Reference (CH Option) Another way to adjust the range of the transmitter is to generate the minimum and maximum values of the desired range in the transmitter input and to adjust these values as minimum and maximum (set by reference).

  • Page 51: Transmitter With Reference

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 ® Fig. 60 - Adjusting the Measuring Range of the HART Transmitter with Reference ® 2.2.5. Checking / Adjusting HART Transmitter mA Output ® In DEFAULT SETTINGS tab the output current of the HART transmitter (output trim) can be adjusted according to current measured by the calibrator.

  • Page 52: Full-Hart Configurator (Fh Option)

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.2.6. Full-Hart Configurator (FH Option) If the HART® CONFIGURATOR option is enabled, the FH software starts. For this option, the instrument is automatically found and the calibrator will display the basic, universal and specific parameters (DD library).
  • Page 53 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 To view the value of mA input or change the output setpoint, press the button Fig. 63 - Calibrator / Controller Input and Output Values To view the status of the device, enter the VIEW menu and then DEVICE CONDITION: Fig.

  • Page 54: Automatic Tasks

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 65 - Saving the Configuration of a Device When you want to load the saved configuration into an instrument, go to the DEVICE> DOWNLOAD / VIEW menu. To select the configuration file, double click on it.
  • Page 55 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fill in at least the serial number of the instrument to be calibrated, instrument TAG, stabilization time for each point (wait time in minutes), maximum error allowed for the instrument to be calibrated (in % of the span, reading or full scale), calibration range.
  • Page 56 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Go to the Review and Save bar. Choose an identification name/number for your task. If you want to save the model of this task for later use in creating other tasks, press SAVE TEMPLATE and give a title for it. When you want to open this model again, open the task creation screen and press OPEN TEMPLATE in Task info tab.

  • Page 57: Performing Tasks

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.3.2. Performing Tasks To perform an existing task, select TASKS > EXPLORE TASKS from the main menu. A list identifying the created work orders that have not been performed yet (● WAITING) is shown. Select the desired task and press OK. Make the necessary connections between the calibrator and the instrument to be calibrated and press START.

  • Page 58: Viewing Results

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 The result will be displayed on the screen, and a progress bar is displayed to indicate the calibration remaining time. At the end of the calibration, a report is shown with the generated values, the obtained values, the expected values, and the error. If the error is higher than the registered value for the task, the line appears in red.

  • Page 59: Data Logger

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 connected to the Type A USB Host port of PCON-Y17 (see section 1.5 - Parts Identification). Fig. 72 - Printed Task Report To access the files saved on the SD card (internal files / memory) of the...
  • Page 60 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Reset all values Image Capture REC button for recording CONFIG MENU Fig. 73 - Data Logger In the configuration menu (icon ), you can edit the background color of the chart, color and line thickness, sampling rate (in seconds) and set the x (time) and y (measurements) axis of the chart.

  • Page 61: Videos

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.5. Videos PCON-Y17 has a video player. These videos can be viewed while a calibration is performed and are designed to assist in the use of the calibrator. From the main menu, when selecting VIDEOS a list of video categories appears.

  • Page 62: Settings

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.6. Settings 2.6.1. System In the SYSTEM tab you can set the volume of the calibrator, the touch screen calibration, identification of the calibrator, language, printer and security options.  Touch screen Options To adjust the touch screen, press the TOUCHSCREEN OPTIONS button.

  • Page 63: Built-In Web Server

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 2.6.2. Network In NETWORK tab it is configured the IP address of the calibrator for Ethernet communication with the computer. The IP address can be dynamically configured (DHCP) or may have a fixed address (disable DHCP option and edit the desired address).

  • Page 64: Scpi Commands Set

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 Fig. 76 - PCON-Y17 Web Server In the PCON-Y17 Web Server, you can monitor the calibrator screen, change the setpoint and see the pressure and the auxiliary input readings. 2.8. SCPI Commands Set To control the calibrator using the SCPI commands connect a serial cable to the PCON-Y17 USB Type A port (see fig.02).
  • Page 65 PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 MEASure:PRESsure? Description: Pressure Reading. Parameters: --- Response: Pressure Reading|Unit|Stability UNIT[:PRESsure]? Description: Current Pressure Unit. Parameters: --- Response: Current Pressure Unit UNIT[:PRESsure] <unit> Description: Sets the Pressure Unit. Parameters: New Pressure Unit Response: --- SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? Description: Checks the Errors List.

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    The fuse may blow due to a voltage spike in the mains or a calibrator component fault. Replace the fuse once. If a second fuse blows again, it is because the fault is not that simple. In this case, contact the Presys technical support. Page 60...

  • Page 67: Pressure Units Conversion

    PRESYS  Instruments PCON-Y17 4 - Pressure Units Conversion mbar 0.06894757 68.94757 0.006894757 6.894757 6894.757 0.06804596 0.07030695 703.0890 O@4°C O@60°F 70.30889 2.306726 27.68067 27.70759 torr mmHg cmHg inHg 51.71507 51.71507 5.171507 2.036026 inHg@60°F gf/cm kgf/cm kgf/m 2.041772 70.30695 0.07030695 703.0695...
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