Insert display and adjustment module ................38 Adjustment system ......................39 Set parameters ....................... 40 Menu schematic ......................54 6.12 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 57 Setup with the adjustment program AMS™ Parameter adjustment with AMS™................. 58 WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications. These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual. Editing status: 2017-08-21 WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence of actions Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. Battery disposal This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat- teries and accumulators. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the na- tional installation standards as well as the valid safety regulations and accident prevention rules must be observed by the user. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
For instruments in oxygen applications the special instructions in chapters "Storage and transport", "Mounting" as well as "Technical data" under "Process conditions"must be noted. Furthermore the valid national regulations, implementation instructions and memorandums of the professional assocations must be noted. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Housing cover, optionally with integrated display and adjustment module Housing with electronics Process component with measuring cell The components are available in different versions. The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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DPT10 Density measurement ∆p – Fig. 6: Density measurement with DPT10, h = defined mounting distance, Δp = differential pressure, ρ = density of the medium, g = acceleration of gravity DPT10 WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Fieldbus specification serves as carrier of both power and digital data for multiple sensors. This cable can be operated in two versions: • via an H1 interface card in the control system and additional power supply WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
"Services". The appropriate cer- tificates are also available there. A CD with the appropriate files and certificates can be ordered by phone from one of the WIKA agencies. The backlight of the display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor.
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• Relative humidity 20 … 85 % Lifting and carrying With an instrument weight of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
A high-pressure cleaner may not be used for cleaning. DP flow element DP flow elements are calculated for certain pipeline and operating data. Therefore, check the pipeline data before installation at the measuring point and compare the measurement loop number. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
The plus side is marked with a "+", the minus side with a "-" on the process compo- nent next to the oval flanges. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Valve blocks enable the simple installation and setup of the differential pressure transmitter. They separate the pressure transmitter from the process side and enable also a check of the measurement loop. They WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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The following illustration shows the connection of the 3-fold valve 3-fold valve block block. Fig. 12: Connection of a 3-fold valve block Process fitting Process fitting Inlet valve Inlet valve Breather valve WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Fig. 13: Connection of a 3-fold valve block, flanging on both sides Process fitting Process fitting Inlet valve Inlet valve Breather valve 5-fold valve block The following illustration shows the connection of the 5-fold valve block. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Valve for checking/ventilating Inlet valve Inlet valve Breather valve Measurement setup - Flow → In gases Mount DPT10 above the measurement loop so that condensate can drain off in the process cable. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Mount condensate vessels at the same height with the discharge socket and at the same distance to DPT10 Fill the effective pressure lines to the height of the condensate vessels before setup WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Fill the effective pressure lines to the height of the condensate vessels before setup WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Fig. 19: Measurement setup, level measurement in the open vessel DPT10 Minus side is open to the atmospheric pressure Blocking valve Precipitator Drain valve WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Mount DPT10 below the lower measurement connection so that steam layering with effec- the effective pressure lines are always filled with liquid tive pressure line Connect minus side always above the max. level WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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For measurements in products with solid content such as e.g. dirty liquids, the installation of separators and drain valves is recommended to enable collection and removal of debris and sediment. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
The min. adjustment is carried out for the differential pressure meas- ured at density 1.0: Δp = ρ • g • h = 1000 kg/m³ • 9.81 m/s • 0,3 m = 2943 Pa = 29.43 mbar WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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= 1000 kg/m³ • 9.81 m/s • 0.3 m = 2943 Pa = 29.43 mbar Mount DPT10 below the lower chemical seal The ambient temperature should be the same for both capillaries WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
The ventilation is carried out via the ventilation valves on the instru- ment, the 5-fold valve block enables blowing out the cables. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
The socket housing can be displaced by 180° to the wall mounting plate. Installation control Check the following after mounting the instrument: • Did you tighten all screws? • Closing screws and ventilation valves closed WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Ex applica- flow over the cable screen. In case of grounding on both sides this tions can be achieved by the use of a capacitor or a separate potential equalisation. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 12. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. Fig. 33: Connection steps 6 and 7 WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
I 2 C Fig. 35: Wiring plan - single chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output Wiring plan, double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Terminal compartment I 2 C Fig. 37: Terminal compartment - double chamber housing Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply Plug connector for service interface Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Contact pin Colour, connection ca- Terminal, electronics ble in the sensor module Pin 1 Brown Pin 2 White Pin 3 Blue Pin 4 Black WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Terminal compartment 4...20mA Fig. 41: Connection compartment - Ex-d-ia double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Then the current measured value will be displayed and the corre- sponding digital output signal will be outputted to the cable. The values correspond to the actual measured level as well as to the settings already carried out, e.g. default setting. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
The display and adjustment module is used for measured value display, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be mounted in the following housing versions and instruments: • All sensors DPT-10 and IPT-1*, in the single as well as double chamber housing (optionally in the electronics or connection compartment) •...
Adjustment system Fig. 45: Display and adjustment elements LC display Indication of the menu item number Adjustment keys WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
The selection of the respective application is carried out in the menu item "Application". Dependent on the selected application, the adjustment is carried out as zero/ span or min./max. adjustment. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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3. Activate the selection with [OK] and select "Units of measure- ment with [->]. 4. Activate the selection with [OK] and select the requested unit with [->] (in the example bar). 5. Confirm with [OK] and move to position correction with [->]. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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1. Activate in the menu item "Position correction" the selection with [OK]. Position correction Offset 0.0000 bar 0.0035 bar 2. Select with [->], e.g. to accept the actual measured value 0.0035 bar. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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0.0000 bar Information: If the instrument has not yet been adjusted, the displayed pressure for 100 % corresponds to the nominal measuring range of the sensor (in the above example 500 mbar). WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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The numeric examples are stated in chapter Mounting, Measurement setup, Density and interface of this instructions manual. Proceed as follows: 1. Edit the % value in the menu item "Min. adjustment" with [OK]. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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2. Set the requested bar value with [+] and [->]. 3. Confirm with [+] and move to max. adjustment with [->]. For an adjustment with flow, simply enter the actual measured value indicated at the bottom of the display. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Respective linearisation curves are stored for these vessels. They indicate the relation between the percentage level and the vessel vol- ume. By activating the suitable curve, the percentage vessel volume is displayed correctly. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Basic adjustment - Sen- In the menu item "Sensor-TAG" you edit a 12-digit measurement loop sor TAG name. An unambiguous designation can hence be assigned to the WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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"Display" and the adjustment unit in the menu "Device settings": • With pressure, the displayed value "Pressure" or "Height" means: presentation of the measured value in the selected adjustment unit, e.g. bar or m. Displayed value Scaled WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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• "Stop/Start": Interrupt a recording or start a new recording • "Unzoom": Reset the resolution to minutes Pressure: -50 … +150 % of the nominal measuring range. Temperature: -50 … +150 °C. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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In this menu item you simulate a user-defined level or pressure value via the current output. This allows you to test the signal path, e.g. through connected indicating instruments or the input card of the control system. The following simulation variables are available: WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Density unit kg/l Damping Linearisation Linear Sensor-TAG Sensor Display Displayed value Differential pressure Display unit Mass/kg Scaling 0.00 to 100.0 Decimal point indication 8888.8 Diagnostics Totalizer 0.0000 10 Part sum counter 0.0000 10 WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Service - Copy sensor This function enables uploading parameter adjustment data into the data display and adjustment module as well as downloading parameter adjustment data into the sensor. A detailed description of the function WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Read data from sensor into the display and adjustment module. Menu section, info Info In this menu item the most important sensor information can be displayed: • Instrument type • Serial number: 8-digit number, e.g. 12345678 Instrument type Serial number 12345678 WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Sensor characteristics Display now? Menu schematic Information: Depending on the version and application, the highlighted menu windows may not always be available. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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▼ 0.0000 bar 0.0000 bar °C Max. adjustment Damping Linearisation curve Creeping distance suppres. ▶ 100.00 % Linear Extracted by root ▼ Activated 0.5000 bar Bidirectionally linear ▼ 0.0000 bar Sensor-TAG Sensor WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Peak value indicator Sensor status Trend curve Totalizer p-min.: -5.8 mbar 0.0000 10 p-max.: 167.5 mbar Start trend curve? T-min.: -12.5 °C T-max.: +85.5 °C Modify settings? Part sum counter 0.0000 10 Modify settings? WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
If it is necessary to exchange the sensor, the display and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are written into the sensor under the menu item "Copy sensor data". WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Setup with the adjustment program AMS™ Parameter adjustment with AMS™ For WIKA sensors, instrument descriptions for the adjustment pro- gram AMS™ are available as DD. The instrument descriptions are already implemented in the current version of AMS™. For older ver- sions of AMS™, a free-of-charge download is available via Internet.
Fig. 46: Prefered measurement setup for gases, connection via 3-fold valve block, flanging on both sides DPT10 3-fold valve block 2, 4 Inlet valves Breather valve 6, 7 Vent valves on DPT10 WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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4. Carry out a position correction if the following conditions apply. If the conditions are not fulfilled, then carry out the position correc- tion after step 6. Conditions: Arrangement with 5 valves. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Proceed as follows: 1. Fill the vessel to just above the lower tap 2. Fill measuring system with medium Close valve 3: Separate high/low pressure side Valves 1, 3, 5: Configuration with 5 valves. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Fill the low pressure effective pressure line on the height of the condensation pot 3. Remove air from instrument: Open valve 2 and 4: Discharge medium Open valve 3: Equalisation high and low pressure side WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
DPT10 with double chemical seal is immediately ready for operation. Before adjusting DPT10 without chemical seal, the effective pressure lines must be cleaned and the instrument filled with medium. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Instrument not connected Check and correct, if necessary to the segment In Ex applications, the regulations for the wiring of intrinsically safe circuits must be observed. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof • Attach the completed form and possibly also a safety data sheet to the instrument Fault message can also appear if the pressure is higher than the nominal range. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Max. torque screws mounting strap 30 Nm Max. torque screws socket external 5 Nm (3.688 lbf ft) housing Halocarbon oil generally with oxygen applications, not with vacuum and absolute pressure measuring range < 1 bar WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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180 ms Basic version 16 bar and 40 bar 100 ms 180 ms Chemical seal version, all nominal measuring ranges Dependent on the chemi- Dependent on the chemi- cal seal cal seal WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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+16 bar (+1600 kPa) 160 mbar (16 kPa) Values less than -1 bar cannot be set. Values less than -1 bar cannot be set. Values less than -1 bar cannot be set. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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±(0.0015 x TD + 0.053) % of the set span Max. value with horizontal process component. Specification applies to the basic version without chemical seal. The value doubles with instruments with inert oil. Incl. non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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60°C 80°C 20°C -0,15 % -0,3 % Fig. 51: Thermal change, current output Influence of the system pressure on the zero point and span 316L, Alloy C276 (2.4819), Alloy 400 (2.4360) diaphragm WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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±0.14 % of URL/70 bar pressure to the zero point Influence of the system ±0.14 % of URL/7 bar ±0.14 % of URL/70 bar ±0.14 % of URL/70 bar pressure to the span WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Specifications apply to the basic version as well as to the minus side with version with single chemical seal Ʋ With measuring cells PN 420 Lower temperature limit -10 °C (+14 °F). Up to 60 °C (140 °F). For the version for oxygen application, note chapter "Oxygen applications". WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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420 bar (42000 kPa) 420 bar (42000 kPa) 630 bar (63000 kPa) Process pressure limits according to the seal material Reference temperature +20 °C (+68 °F) Reference temperature +20 °C (+68 °F) WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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LC display in dot matrix Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd, GL directive 2. Tested according to EN 60068-2-27. Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
They are included in the scope of delivery. 11.2 Information on Foundation Fieldbus Block diagram, measured value processing The following illustration shows the Transducer Block and Function block in simplified form. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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– Unit code of 'Primary_value' – % • secondary_value_1 – Process pressure. Selected as input to AIFB by setting 'Channel' = 2. Unit derives from 'Sec- ondary_value_1_unit' • secondary_value_1_unit – Unit code of 'Secondary_value_1' WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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– °C, °F, K, °R • max_peak_temperature_value – Holds the maximum process temperature. Write access resets to current value. Unit derives from 'Temperature.unit' – Write access resets to current value • min_peak_temperature_value WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
Fig. 55: Housing versions with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Aluminium - single chamber Aluminium - double chamber WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Fig. 56: Housing version with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Aluminium - single chamber Aluminium - double chamber WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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Fig. 57: Housing versions with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) Stainless steel double chamber housing (precision casting) WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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¼-18 NPT IEC 61518 PN 160: M10, Alloy C276 (2.4819) without valves/clos- PN 420: M12 ing screws The oval flanges of steel C 22.8 (1.0460) are zinc-coated. For applications with water we recom- mend oval flanges of 316L. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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AISI 316L incl. 4 closing screws (AISI 316L) and 2 ventilation valves The oval flanges of steel C 22.8 (1.0460) are zinc-coated. For applications with water we recom- mend oval flanges of 316L. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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98 mm 98 mm (3.94") (3.94") Fig. 60: left: Process fitting DPT10 prepared for chemical seal assembly. right: Position of the copper ring seal Chemical seal connection Copper ring seal Cup diaphragm WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
11 Supplement 11.4 Trademark All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor/ originator. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-10...
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All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practi- cal use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing. WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG Alexander-Wiegand-Straße 30 63911 Klingenberg Germany...
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