Ametek Crystal Pressure APM CPF Series Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 APM CPF Series Operation Manual for Advanced Pressure Module...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 3: Overview

    What's Included Each unit includes an APM CPF pressure module, a fitting of your choice (NPT, BSP, or M20), NIST traceable calibration certificate, and AMETEK product CD. Crystal Engineering calibration facilities are A2LA accredited, (#2601.01) which is internationally recognized by ILAC.
  • Page 4: Operation

    Operation  Operation „ „ „ „ „ ADVANCED PRESSURE MODULE (APM) INSTRUCTIONS Pressure Connection  Crystal CP F System: Medium Pressure Female (MPF) (1/4” medium pressure tube system with 7/16-20 threads). See our CPF Brochure for further information.  U.S.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications  Specifications Modules Accuracy (Gauge) 0 to 30% of Full Scale ... . ± (0.0075% of Full Scale) or ± (0.015% of Full Scale) Module 0 - 30% 30 - 110% Range Gauge Full Scale Gauge Full Scale...
  • Page 6 Specifications  Accuracies, Ranges, and Resolutions kPa/MPa Overpressure kg/cm2 inHg inH20 mmHg mmH20 mbar 30PSI     3.0 x 0.001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.0001   0.025%   3BAR   3.0 x 0.001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.0001  ...
  • Page 7 Specifications  Pressure Conversions Pressure conversion factors will vary, and be dependent on the JOFRA device connected to the APM. Refer to the documentation for your particular JOFRA device for its specifications. Media Compatibility Liquids and gases compatible with sensor and CPF fitting system. Wrench-tight .
  • Page 8: Communications

    Communications  Communications The APM interface uses a command – query – response protocol. Using this protocol the user can access the pressure measured by the module, as well as control and monitor the status of all the essential functions of the module. „...
  • Page 9 Communications  Command Processing The data entered into the module is processed as follows: • Data is taken as 7-bit ASCII. • Characters are discarded if their decimal equivalent is less than 32 (space), except 10 (LF) and 13 (CR). •...
  • Page 10: Remote Commands And Error Codes

    Communications  In order to avoid interruptions in the command execution process: • Turn on software ( XOFF ) flow control on the PC side. • Avoid long command lines (lines more than 96 characters). • Send the *CLR command before starting the communication procedure. •...
  • Page 11 Communications  Parameter Units Units Meaning Pressure in pounds per square inch. KG/CM2 or KGCM2 Pressure in kilograms per square centimeter. INHG Pressure in inches of mercury at 0°C. INH2O4C Pressure in inches of water at 4°C. INH2O20C Pressure in inches of water at 20°C. INH2O60F Pressure in inches of water at 60°F.
  • Page 12: Entering Commands

    Clears the error queue. Also terminates all pending operations. When writing programs, use before each procedure to avoid buffer overflow. *IDN? Returns the manufacturer, model number, and firmware revision of the APM. For example, *IDN? will return AMETEK, APM 0, 1.00 Module Commands DAMP Enables a damping filter on the readings returned by the VAL? command.
  • Page 13: Apmcal

    APMCAL  APMCAL „ „ „ „ „ CALIBRATION SOFTWARE APMCAL provides an easy way to calibrate your APM CPF Series Pressure Module. With a USB to serial cable, a computer running Windows, an APM module, and the APMCAL software program, you can: •...
  • Page 14: Support

    Crystal Engineering • California Tel +44 (0)1243 833 302 Tel +49 (0)2159 9136 510 Tel +91 22 2836 4750 Shanghai Tel +1 (800) 444 1850 jofra@ametek.co.uk info.mct-de@ametek.de jofra@ametek.com Tel +86 21 5868 5111 Fax +1 (805) 595 5466 Beijing France...
  • Page 15 © 2019 Crystal Engineering Corporation 708 Fiero Lane, Suite 9, San Luis Obispo, California 93401-8701 5274. E 1908...

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