KUHLMAN INSTRUMENT 5000K User Manual

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The 5000K is warranted for one year against defects in material or workmanship.

This warranty does not cover water or physical damage, damage from over pressure or battery leakage.

THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARRANTY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

KUHLMAN INSTRUMENT COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES FROM USE OR

MISUSE OF THIS INSTRUMENT.

The 5000K is a precision instrument. Although rugged, it can be damaged by excessive pressure to either

pressure port. MAXIMUM PRESSURE TO THE HIGH PRESSURE PORT MUST NOT EXCEED 150

PSIG. The instrument can be damaged by over tightening the pressure fittings. Although splash resistant,

the instrument is not waterproof. If immersed in water, it should be returned immediately to Kuhlman

Instrument Company for repair. To assure continued accuracy of the 5000K over time, it should be

returned to Kuhlman Instrument Company or a Kuhlman Instrument Company authorized calibration

facility annually for recalibration.

DO NOT USE THE OPTIONAL PRINTER OR PERSONAL COMPUTER CONNECTION IN

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS.

Although the instrument case is well sealed and quite rugged, the 5000K is not waterproof and can be

damaged if dropped or immersed in water. Treat the instrument as you would any other precision

instrument such as a quality camera. If the 5000K will not be used for more than a month, remove the

batteries and store the unit in a cool, dry place.

THE UNIT HAS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. OPENING THE CASE VOIDS THE

WARRANTY.

For customer service and support please contact:

KUHLMAN INSTRUMENT COMPANY

5000K WARRANTY

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Kuhlman Instrument Company

54 East Summit Street

Norwalk, Ohio 44857

(419)668-9533

(419)668-2179 (fax)

TechSupport@KuhlmanInstrument.com

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Page 1 Treat the instrument as you would any other precision instrument such as a quality camera. If the 5000K will not be used for more than a month, remove the batteries and store the unit in a cool, dry place.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
 2. 3 - Operation of the 5000K ……………………………. 4  2. 4 – Setting the Display Contrast …………………...5  2. 5 – 5000K Menu Screens ……………………………… 5 & 6  2. 6 – Transferring Data to the Printer ………………..6 ...
Page 3: Product Description
The 5000K can test from 0 to 150 Psig or with a Psia being absolute. With a combined nonlinearity and hysteresis of less than + or - 0.25% of span at room temperature. The user may set the units of pressure measurement to read either American or Metric units.
Page 4: Battery Installation
50 hours when used 4 hours per day. If doing a long set test time the 5000K will show a warning if the battery percentage is to low for the set test time. To ensure you have sufficient battery capacity to complete the test, recharge or install new batteries or you can connect the 5000K to an AC adapter or a 12VDC source.
Page 5: Setting The Display Contrast
SETTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Display contrast can only be changed when the 5000K is first powered up. To adjust the display contrast, press and hold the “ENTER” key and use the ▲and ▼scroll keys to change the contrast for optimum viewing.
Page 6: Transferring Data To The Printer
An optional compact thermal printer is available from Kuhlman Instrument Company for printing stored test data. To use the printer, connect the cable from the printer to the 9- pin connector on the 5000K, apply power to the printer. Turn the 5000K and the printer on, scroll to the screen “VIEW / PRINT DATA”, push “ENTER”, the last test record, its date, and the users PIN number will be displayed.
Page 7: Changing Time Of Day
CHANGING THE TEST TIME When shipped, the 5000K is set for a test time of 3 minutes. To change the test duration, scroll until “UNIT CONFIG 1” is displayed. Press “ENTER” to show “TEST TIME A” or “TEST TIME B”. Select the desired port, press “ENTER”...
Page 8: Changing The Pressure Resolution
CHANGING THE PRESSURE RESOLUTION LOW & HIGH PRESSURE PRECISION The 5000K can display a reading showing a whole number resolution XXX, a whole number with tenths XXX.X, or a whole number with tenths and hundreds XXX.XX To change the high or low pressure resolution scroll to the “...
Page 9: Differential Pressure Measurement
The 5000K is set at the factory for a test time of 3 minutes. To change the test time, go to “UNIT CONFIG 1” menu, “TEST TIME A” or “TEST TIME B”, press “ENTER” to highlight the desired hour or minute block, using the keys set the desired test time.
Page 10: Data Logging Feature
3. 6 DATA LOGGING FEATURE To conduct a long-term pressure test of a system or structure, all 5000K include a Data Logging function that automatically measures, records and stores pressure readings and temperature over time. Instrument can be set to conduct a test time with data logging from a minute to 30hrs. of testing time.
Page 11 Real time clock and date with internal battery backup High impact ABS splash-proof enclosure Automatic power shutoff in 30 minutes or after test completion Pressure manifold tapped 1/4-20 for attachment of hook or strap Entire contents copyright by Kuhlman Instrument Company 3/1/2013...