Section 3: Operation; Unpack & Inventory; Mounting; Warm-Up - Scanivalve DSA5000 Series Operation And Service Manual

DSA5000

SECTION 3: OPERATION

Unpack & Inventory
When you first unpack the DSA module, begin by inspect-
ing and inventorying the contents of the package. If any
visible damage is immediately noticed or if any contents
are missing, contact Scanivalve before proceeding. Stan-
dard modules are shipped with the following contents as a
minimum:
1. DSA5000 Module
2. DSA5000 Accessory Kit
3. Certificate of Calibration
4. Full Calibration Report
5. DSA Resource Drive
Module's may include spare input fittings dependent on the
configuration. Fittings may not be installed on modules.

Mounting

CAUTION! Mounting the DSA module
inadequately or in an environment
that does not conform to the recom-
mendations may result in permanent
damage to the module.
A standard DSA5000 module comes with a 1/8" (3.175mm)
mounting plate attached to the bottom. This plate provides
four (4) mounting holes 0.209" (5.31mm) in diameter for
mounting hardware. The DSA module can be mounted
in any orientation as any offsets caused by gravity will be
removed by a zero offset calibration (CALZ). Ensure that the
DSA module is mounted in an environment that conforms
to the requirements described in the "Environmental Con-
siderations" section.
Figure 3.1 - Standard Mounting Footprint
For mounting environments where the DSA5000 may be
subjected to high shock and/or vibration, the DSA5000
Shock Mount kit can be installed. The shock mount kit
comes with a 0.090" (2.29mm) mounting plate attached to
the bottom. This base plate uses the same mounting foot-
print as the legacy DSA3218 providing six (6) 0.250 x 0.438
(6.35mm x 11.11mm) slot holes for mounting hardware.
The Shock Mount kit can be installed in the field if needed.
Figure 3.2 - Shock Kit Mounting Footprint

Warm-up

After applying power to the DSA module, it is recom-
mended to allow time for the module temperature to
become stable before collecting data. Due to the design of
the DSA5000, accuracy is minimally impacted by the device
warming up after initially being powered. The module can
take up to 3 hours to fully warm up (in a 25°C ambient envi-
ronment) but throughout that warm-up the errors in the
accuracy of the pressure readings are negligible.
It is generally recommended that the module be allowed
to warm up for a minimum of 30 minutes before collecting
data, but this is not mandatory. If time allows, the warm-up
period should be extended to 60 minutes.

Communications

The DSA module is designed primarily for Ethernet com-
munications. This provides a means to configure the DSA
module, scan and collect data from the module. A serial
RS-232 port is also provided through the power connector.
The serial connection is designed to be used to configure
the module, provide emergency communications for trou-
bleshooting, collect scan data (ASCII only at limited rates),
and find/change the DSA's IP address if it is unknown.
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