PICO WPS600C User Manual

Hydraulic pressure transducer

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WPS600
Hydraulic Pressure Transducer
User's Guide
This accessory complies with the following standards:
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC
FCC Part 15
Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC Article 3.3
600 bar
60 MPa
8700 psi
DO187-4

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  • Page 1 WPS600 Hydraulic Pressure Transducer User’s Guide This accessory complies with the following standards: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC FCC Part 15 Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC Article 3.3 600 bar 60 MPa 8700 psi DO187-4...
  • Page 3 Pico Technology WPS600 User’s Guide 1. Safety Symbols appearing in this manual: WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or death. WARNING CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
  • Page 4 WPS600 User’s Guide Pico Technology DO NOT use if you are not trained to work with hydraulic systems Use of this transducer by unqualified persons may result in equipment damage or serious personal injury. DO NOT exceed maximum working pressure To avoid injury, do not use the transducer with pressures above 600 bar.
  • Page 5 Pico Technology WPS600 User’s Guide 2. Introduction to the WPS600 The WPS600 diagnostic pressure transducer allows quick and accurate pressure analysis of hydraulic systems. It offers these features: high resolution and accuracy zero adjustment two pressure ranges: 600 bar / 60 MPa / 8700 psi...
  • Page 6 WPS600 User’s Guide Pico Technology 3. The parts of your WPS600 pressure transducer Signal output to oscilloscope Front-panel controls USB charging port Inlet port Signal output Use the BNC-to-BNC cable supplied to connect this to your oscilloscope. This connector is made of plastic to ensure electrical safety.
  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    Pico Technology WPS600 User’s Guide 4. Front-panel controls Power button Press once to switch on. Press once again to switch off. Keep the unit switched off when not in use to Charging indicator conserve battery Lights up when power. battery is charging.
  • Page 8: Preparation For Use

    WPS600 User’s Guide Pico Technology 5. Preparation for use Before first use Remove all packaging. Charge the internal battery. For instructions, see Section 7: “Maintenance”. Zeroing the transducer The WPS600 has a zeroing function to ensure its long-term accuracy. The transducer should be zeroed before first use, and can be zeroed again if the unit starts to show an error in the zero-pressure reading.
  • Page 9 Connect the transducer to the hydraulic system, either directly or through a suitable high-pressure hose. Use ONLY pressure hoses specifically designed for high-pressure testing. Pico Technology cannot accept responsibility for damage or injury caused by the use of unsuitable pressure hoses or adaptors. WARNING Bleed any air out of the measurement chamber.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Repairs If the unit is damaged or stops working, or the battery is not charging or holding charge, return it to Pico Technology or an authorized Pico distributor for repair. Do not attempt to dismantle or repair the unit. Disposal The WPS600 contains a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    The SI unit of pressure and vacuum is the pascal, symbol Pa. This is related to psi (pounds per square inch) and bar as follows: 1 bar = 100,000 Pa 1 psi = 6,894.757 Pa 10. Technical support For assistance with operating this device, please contact Pico Technology at www.picotech.com. DO187-4...
  • Page 12 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Manufactured in the United States Copyright © 2011–2014 Pico Technology Ltd. Pico Technology is a registered trademark of Pico Technology Ltd. www.picotech.com DO187-4...

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