Flow measurement ......................55 Diagnosis, asset management and service ................ 57 Maintenance ........................57 Diagnosis memory ......................57 Asset Management function ................... 58 Rectify faults ........................60 Replace process flanges ....................61 WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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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. Editing status: 2021-01-11 WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. 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-20...
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use DPT-20 is an instrument for measurement of flow, level, differential pressure, density and interface. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "...
English language. Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70). Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Instrument type Field for approvals Technical data Product code Order number Serial number of the instrument Symbol of the device protection class ID numbers, instrument documentation Reminder to observe the instrument documentation WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
With digital signal outputs, the static pressure is available as a separate measured value. – Fig. 3: Flow measurement with DPT-20 and orifice, Q = flow, differential pres- sure Δp = p WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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The pressures in two different pipelines are acquired via effective measurement pressure lines. The device determines the differential pressure. Fig. 4: Measurement of the differential pressure in pipelines with DPT-20, dif- ferential pressure Δp = p Density measurement With the help of the instrument, density measurement in a vessel with changing level and homogeneous density distribution can be easily realized.
Differential pressure sensor Separating diaphragm Supplementary cleaning procedures The DPT-20 is also available in the version " Oil, grease and silicone- free". These instruments have passed through a special cleaning procedure to remove oil, grease and paint-wetting impairment sub- stances (PWIS).
The overvoltage arrester is used instead of the terminals in the single or double chamber housing. Mounting accessories The suitable mounting accessories for DPT-20 include oval flange adapters, valve blocks as well as mounting brackets. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
This applies mainly to outdoor installations, in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) and on cooled or heated vessels. Note: Make sure that during installation or maintenance no moisture or dirt can get inside the instrument. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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This applies especially for device versions with a plastic process connection, e.g. with G½ thread. If there is strong vibration at the mounting location, the instrument version with external housing should be used. See chapter " External housing". WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Recommendations for wiring of effective pressure lines are stated in the corresponding national and international standards. Connection Effective pressure lines are connected to the device via standard cut- ting ring screw connections with suitable thread. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Mounting and connection instructions Connection high/low When connecting DPT-20 to the measuring point, take note of the pressure side high/low pressure side of the process component. The " H" identifies the high pressure side, the low pressure side due to an "...
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Breather valve 3-fold valve block, flang- ing on both sides Fig. 11: Connection of a 3-fold valve block, flanging on both sides Process fitting Process fitting Inlet valve Inlet valve Breather valve WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
For simplification, the effective pressure lines are partly shown with a horizontal course and sharp angles. For wiring, please observe the instructions in chapter " Mounting, Connection to the process" as well WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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• For measurement in products with solid content, such as e.g. dirty liquids, the installation of separators and drain valves is recom- mended. Debris and sediment can thus be collected and removed. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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• For measurement in products with solid content, such as e.g. dirty liquids, the installation of separators and drain valves is recom- mended. Debris and sediment can thus be collected and removed. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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In gases Fig. 17: Measurement setup with flow measurement of gases, connection via 3-fold valve block, flanging on both sides Orifice or impact pressure probe 3-fold valve block, flanging on both sides DPT-20 WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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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-20...
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Pipelines Blocking valves 3-fold valve block DPT-20 • In vapour and conden- Mount device below the measurement loop so that some conden- sate plants sate can collect in the effective pressure lines. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Blocking valves 3-fold valve block Precipitator Drain valves DPT-20 • When chemical seal Mount chemical seal with capillaries on top or laterally on the systems are used in all pipeline products WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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4 Mounting • In vacuum applications: Mount DPT-20 below the measurement loop • The ambient temperature should be the same for both capillaries – Fig. 23: Measurement setup, differential pressure measurement in gases, vapours and liquids Chemical seal with slotted nut Capillaries E.g.
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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-20...
Make sure that the cable screen and grounding are carried out ac- Cable screening and grounding cording to Fieldbus specification. We recommend to connect the cable screening to ground potential on both ends. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
In case of flexible cores without end sleeves, press the terminal from above with a small screwdriver, the terminal opening is then free. When the screwdriver is released, the terminal closes again. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
For external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening 5.3.2 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-20...
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Fig. 29: Connection compartment - double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output For display and adjustment module or interface adapter For external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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5.3.4 Housing IP66/IP68 (1 bar) Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 32: Wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Cable gland for voltage supply Cable gland for connection cable, transmitter Terminal compartment, housing socket 1 2 3 4 Fig. 34: Connection of the process component in the housing base Yellow White Black Shielding Breather capillaries WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Indication of a status message on the display or PC Then the actual measured value is output to the signal cable. The value takes into account settings that have already been carried out, e.g. default setting. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 36: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of the single chamber housing WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
– Move to the menu overview – Confirm selected menu – Edit parameter – Save value • [->] key: – Change measured value presentation – Select list entry – Select menu items WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
In this menu item, you can select the national language for further parameterization. With the " [->]" button, you can select the requested language, with " OK" you confirm the selection and move to the main menu. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Info: Instrument name, hardware and software version, factory cali- bration date, device ID, sensor features Note: For optimum setting of the measuring point, the individual submenu items in the main menu item " Setup" should be selected one after WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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The submenu points are described below. 6.5.1 Setup Application The DPT-20 can be used for flow, differential pressure, density and interface measurement. The default setting is differential pressure measurement. Switchover is carried out in the adjustment menu. Depending on the selected application, different subchapters in the following adjustment steps are important.
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(offset). The position correction function compensates this offset. In the process the current measured value can be accepted automatically. DPT-20 has two separate sensor systems: one sensor for differential pressure and one sensor for static pressure. The following possibili- ties thus result for position correction: •...
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Now select with [->] the menu item " Adjustment", then " Min. adjustment" and confirm with [OK]. 2. Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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The maximum negative pressure must then be entered for the min. adjustment. For linearization, select " bidirec- tional" or " bidirectional-extracted by root" accordingly, see menu item " Linerarization". The min. adjustment is finished. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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1. Select with [->] the menu item Span adjustment and confirm with [OK]. 2. Edit the mbar value with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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2. Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. 3. Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the density value. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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2. Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. 3. Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the height value. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Read data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module Releasing the sensor adjustment is also possible in any menu item by entering the PIN. Caution: With active PIN, adjustment via PACTware/DTM and other systems is also blocked. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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• Czech • Turkish In delivery status, the DPT-20 is set to English. Display value 1 and 2 - In this menu item, you define which measured value is displayed. bus systems The default setting for the displayed value is " Differential pressure".
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Select the requested simulation variable and set the requested value. To deactivate the simulation, you have to push the [ESC] key and confirm the message " Deactivate simulation" with the [OK] key. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Slave for electronic differ- Deactivated ential pressure Units Unit of measurement mbar (with nominal measuring range ≤ 400 mbar) bar (with nominal measuring ranges ≥ 1 bar) Temperature unit °C Position correction 0.00 bar WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Scaling format 0 % corresponds to 0 l 100 % corresponds to 0 l DP flow element Unit kg/s Adjustment 0 % corresponds to 0 kg/s 100 % corresponds to 1 kg/s WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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In exceptional cases, individual parameters can be modified in order to adapt the sensor to special requirements. Change the settings of the special parameters only after having con- tacted our service staff. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Saving the parameterisation data On paper We recommended writing down the adjustment data, e.g. in this op- erating instructions manual, and archiving them afterwards. They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module, ment module the parameter adjustment data can be saved therein. The procedure is described in menu item " Copy device settings". WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Briefly open valve 6 and 7, then close again: Fill the high pressure side completely with the medium and remove air. 4. Set measurement loop to operation Now: Valve 3, 6 and 7 are closed Valves 2, 4, A and B are open WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Close valve 3: Separate high and low pressure side Open valve 4: Connect low pressure side Now: Valve 3, 6 and 7 are closed Valves 2, 4, A and B are open. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Fig. 43: Preferred measurement setup for liquids DPT-20 3-fold valve block III Precipitator 1, 5 Drain valves 2, 4 Inlet valves Breather valve 6, 7 Vent valves on DPT-20 A, B Blocking valves Proceed as follows: WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Valves A and B open 6. Carry out position correction, if flow can be blocked. In this case, step 5 is not required. Arrangement with 5 valves. Valves 1, 3, 5: Configuration with 5 valves. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Up to 500 events are automatically stored with a time stamp in the sensor (non-deletable). Each entry contains date/time, event type, event description and value. Event types are for example: • Modification of a parameter WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
The measurement is affected, but the measured value is still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future (e.g. due to buildup). This status message is inactive by default. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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F265 Sensor no longer carries out a Carry out a reset Bit 11 measurement Measurement function Disconnect operating voltage disturbed briefly WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Error when carrying out a reset settings Rectify faults Reaction when malfunc- The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas- tion occurs ures to rectify faults. Fault rectification The first measures are: WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
2. Mount process flanges carefully on the differential pressure measuring cell, the seal must remain in the groove 3. Insert undamaged screws and nuts, screw together crosswise 4. First tighten with 8 Nm, then with 12 Nm WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Proceed as follows when carrying out the exchange: 1. Losen the fixing screw with the hexagon key wrench 2. Carefully detach the cable assembly from the process module Fig. 45: DPT-20 in IP68 version, 25 bar and lateral cable outlet, external housing Process module Plug connector...
Complete one form for each instrument • If necessary, state a contamination • Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof • Attach the completed form and possibly also a safety data sheet to the instrument WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. 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-20...
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Electronics temperature Current value Ʋ Non-Ex, Ex-ia and Ex-d instruments 12 mA, ±0.5 mA Dynamic behaviour output Dynamic characteristics depending on medium and temperature The specifications refer to the nominal measuring range. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Via the digital output signal (depending on the electron- ics version) Reference conditions and influencing variables (according to DIN EN 60770-1) Reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298-1 Ʋ Temperature +18 … +30 °C (+64 … +86 °F) WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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160 bar (16000 kPa) 500 mbar (50 kPa)/7.3 psi resp. 3 bar (300 kPa)/43.51 psi 400 bar (40000 kPa) 16 bar (1600 kPa)/232.1 psi Flow > 50 % Measuring range end, absolute pressure Root characteristic WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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< ±0.15 % + 0.15 % x TD < ±0.15 % + 0.20 % x TD Thermal change zero signal and output span, static pressure Root characteristic Relating to the adjusted span. Relating to the measuring range end value. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Static pressure < ±0.065 % < ±0.1 % < ±0.15 % Measuring range end, absolute pressure. Measuring range end, absolute pressure. Relating to the adjusted span. Relating to the measuring range end value. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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4 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 (vibration with resonance) Shock resistance 50 g, 2.3 ms according to EN 60068-2-27 (mechanical shock) Reference temperature +25 °C (+77 °F). 2 g with housing version stainless steel double chamber WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Ʋ Colour - version PUR Blue Connection cable, electrical data Ʋ Wire cross-section 0.5 mm² (AWG 20) Ʋ Wire resistance R 0.037 Ω/m (0.012 Ω/ft) ´ IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar), only with absolute pressure. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Shielded 4 … 20 mA/HART 50 m ● – Modbus Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus 25 m – ● Integrated clock Date format Day.Month.Year Time format 12 h/24 h Time zone, factory setting WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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Type 6P Stainless steel Transmitter, version with exter- IP68 (25 bar) nal housing Galvanic separation between electronics and metal housing parts Protection rating IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) only in conjunction with absolute pressure. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Polarity Insensitive Max. Current Load 11 mA Device minimum operating voltage Transmitter Function Blocks Resource Block (RB) Transducer Block (TB) Standard Block (AI) Execution Time 30 mS When used with fulfilled housing protection. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
: Thermal change of zero signal and output span (temperature error) • : Deviation • : Thermal change of the current output • FMZ: Additional factor measuring cell version • FTD: Additional factor Turn down WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
Time range Measured variable 1 year 5 years 10 years Differential pressure < 0.065 % x TD < 0.1 % x TD < 0.15 % x TD Relating to the adjusted span. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
~ 84 mm (3.31") (2.72") ø 77 mm ø 84 mm (3.03") (3.31") M16x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Plastic single chamber Plastic double chamber Relating to the measuring range end value. WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
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ø 77 mm (3.31") (3.15") (3.03") M16x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ ½ NPT ½ NPT 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-20...
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86,1 mm 86,1 mm (3.39") (3.39") Fig. 50: left: Process fitting DPT-20 prepared for chemical seal assembly. right: Position of the copper ring seal Chemical seal connection Copper ring seal Separating diaphragm WIKA Operating Instructions - Differential pressure transmitter DPT-20...
10 Supplement 10.6 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-20...
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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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