Summary of Contents for PCE Instruments PCE-DPM 10
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English Instruction and Operation Manual PCE-DPM 10 Portable Dew Point Meter...
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The device is designed exclusively for the described application. PCE INSTRUMENTS offers no guarantee for the suitability for any other purpose. PCE INSTRUMENTS is also not liable for consequential damage resulting from the delivery, capability or use of this device.
• Consider all regulations for electrical installations. • The system must be disconnected from any power supply during maintenance work. • Any electrical work on the system is only allowed by authorized qualified personal. PCE-DPM 10...
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• Please make sure that the storage temperature of the sensor is between -20 ... +50°C. • Avoid direct UV and solar radiation during storage. • For the storage the humidity must be <80% rH with no condensation. PCE-DPM 10...
2 Registered trademarks 2 Registered trademarks MODBUS ® Registered trademark of the Modbus Organization, Hopkinton, USA Android™, Registered trademarks of Google LLC Google Play PCE-DPM 10...
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help • This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. PCE-DPM 10...
4 Application 4 Application The PCE-DPM 10 is a dew point meter that is designed to monitor the dew point in the industrial application within the permissible operating parameters. These parameters can be found in the Technical data chapter on page 9.
8 Installation Please make sure that all components listed below are included in your package. Qty Description Item No. PCE-DPM 10 Portable Dew Point Meter with P600 0520 data logger - Measuring chamber with parking function - USB-OTG memory stick - 1.5 m PTFE hose 6 mm with a quick...
For service or calibration, the sensor units can be exchanged easily. Before exchanging the sensor units, please make sure that the new one has the dew point range that matches your need: • Sensor A: -100 … +20 °C Td • Sensor B: -50 … +50 °C Td PCE-DPM 10...
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6. Tighten the two screws. ATTENTION! Do not remove or touch the sinter cap on the sensor unit. The sinter cap protects the sensor element from dust and particles. Wrong handling may effect or even destroy the sensitive sensor element! PCE-DPM 10...
To access the Logger menu to set up the logging rate and mode. Power On/off To turn on or off, keep the button pressed for >3 sec. Measurement To quickly record a file of the current measurements for later printing. USB-C connector For data transfer and device charging PCE-DPM 10...
Indicates that a wireless printer is connected to the device. Shows the current device time. Indicates the battery capacity of the device. It also indicates whether the battery is draining or is being charged. 9.3 Home screen PCE-DPM 10...
Shows the measured dew point value in the selected unit. The predicted dew point is available only if the PCE-DPM 10 is ordered with smart features. To change the unit of the dew point, press this pane, and a pop-up window appears for you to change the unit.
9.4 Menu The device menu offers different operations, such as connecting a printer, reading device information, and many more. Below is the tree structure of the device menu. The following sections provide detailed description for each menu. PCE-DPM 10...
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Site information To enter the customer information where the audit is performed. For more information, see Section 9.4.7 on page 26. Wireless printer To connect and maintain the connection to a wireless printer. For more information, see Section 9.4.8 on page 26. PCE-DPM 10...
To determine whether the device beeps every time the Settings screen is touched. System Reset To reset the system to factory defaults. Attention: This will delete all user-specified settings. Firmware • To update the firmware of the device using the PCE-DPM 10...
A new instrument is calibrated ex-work and ensures accurate measurements. Whenever you receive a new instrument, you do not need to perform the dew point calibration. The dew point calibration must be performed only by professionals. Please contact your service provider for the calibration service. PCE-DPM 10...
• To be shown on the printed reports. * The three settings are available in both the Logger and the Site Information menus. If you change these settings in one menu, the device will synchronize the changes to the other menu. PCE-DPM 10...
> Files > Report Manager > Client List > Select a client. Then click Export for a specific report, or click Export All to export all reports. Show • Shows the Memory status including total storage Memory and the used up storage. PCE-DPM 10...
Enables you to enter the site information that is to be shown on the printed reports. Tester To enter the name of the tester who performs the measurement. Location To enter the measurement location where the measurement is performed. For example, Compressor PCE-DPM 10...
9.5 Graph The PCE-DPM 10 provides graphical analysis for the measurement directly on the device. The graph shows a separated curve for each measurement value. You can activate or deactivate the curves. The scaling of the Y-axis can be set automatically or adjusted manually.
• Show the list of recorded files. • Show the file information by selecting a file. • Show the print preview and show the measurement results on the device by clicking Preview Print. • Print a file using the wireless printer by clicking Print. PCE-DPM 10...
9 Operation 9.7 Smart features The PCE-DPM 10 can be optionally ordered with Smart Features (A1373). Smart features include the following: • Measurement Snapshot • Dew point end value prediction • Camera • Report manager This function is used to create and export the PDF file based on ISO 8573-1 standard.
To export the data to Excel or CSV files and analyze them using S4A, do the following: 1. Open the PCE-DPM 10 device menu and enter the Files menu (For more details, see 9.4.4 Files on page 25). 2. Export files to the USB drive using the following steps: A.
PDF report and export it to a PC using the included USB drive. Follow steps below to create and export the PDF report: 1. Open the PCE-DPM 10 device menu and enter the Files menu (For more details, see 9.4.4 Files on page 25).
1. Load the new firmware file on the USB drive. 2. Power on the PCE-DPM 10 device. 3. Connect the USB drive to the PCE-DPM 10 USB-C port. 4. On the touchscreen, navigate to Menu > Device Settings > Firmware update.
10 Measuring chambers (Optional) 10.1 Standard measuring chamber (A699 3500) The PCE-DPM 10 is supplied with a measuring chamber (Item no. A699 3500) with a pressure range of 0.3 … 1.5 MPa. This measuring chamber is used to connect the compressed air to the sensor using a 6 mm hose.
11.1 Dew point calibration See Section 9.4.2 Sensor Settings on Page 23 first before continuing with the calibration. 11.2 Pressure calibration See Section 9.4.2 Sensor Settings on Page 23 first before continuing with the calibration. PCE-DPM 10...
The sensor, the accessories and its packings must be disposed according to your local statutory requirements. The dispose can also be carried by the manufacturer of the product, for this please contact the manufacturer. PCE-DPM 10...
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