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- Page 1 VDM-5 DiCAP™ Programmable precision vacuum pressure transducer Capacitance diaphragm and Piezo diaphragm Voltage output RS-232/RS-485 digital interface Relay setpoints OPM-VDM-5-01, Revision: B, November 2021 Operating manual Our passion | Your value™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
900 Series vacuum transducer compatibility ..............................29 Return ..........................................30 RMA – Return Material Authorization................................31 Specifications ......................................... 32 Accessories ........................................35 Declaration of Conformity ....................................36 Contact and support ....................................... 37 Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 1... -
Page 3: General Information
General information Thank you for purchasing this Sens4 product. This operating manual contains important safety information, and we encourage you to read this manual and the quick start guide prior to installation and use of this product. Symbols used The following symbols are used in this manual: WARNING! Critical information to prevent dangerous situations that can result in serious injury or death. -
Page 4: Warranty
In case of warranty claim the customer should notify Sens4 immediately and no later than 3 weeks after the defect has been discovered. The warranty claim must specify the failure mode and other relevant information about the product defect and the application use. -
Page 5: Vdm-5 Vacuum Transducer
If the serial label should become unreadable, the serial- and part numbers are also stored in the internal non- volatile memory and can be read using the S4-Connect™ USB programmer and communicator. See page 23. Disposal symbol Part number Serial number Pressure signal Supply voltage range Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 4... -
Page 6: About The Vdm-5 Vacuum Transducer
The Piezo offers precision performance comparable to more expensive capacitance manometers. This feature ensures more accurate control of vacuum system venting processes and can prevent over-pressurization of the vacuum system. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 5... -
Page 7: Part Numbers
RS-485 USB programmer, 1.5 m cable, D-sub 15 pin, USB powered PRG-RS2-DS9-UP RS-232 USB programmer, 1.5 m cable, D-sub 9 pin, USB powered PRG-RS4-DS9-UP RS-485 USB programmer, 1.5 m cable, D-sub 9 pin, USB powered Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 6... -
Page 8: Wall Plug-Powered Usb Converter And Programmer
PRG-S4-HIR6 S4-Connect™ USB programmer, 1.5 m cable, Hirschmann GO-6, 6-pin Software for configuration and on-screen measurement The S4-Connect™ and RS-232/485 software is freeware and can be downloaded from the Sens4 website: https://sens4.com/support/ Calibration The VDM-5 is delivered factory-calibrated with a calibration test report. An optional accredited calibration traceable to national standards can also be supplied with the VDM-5 transducer. -
Page 9: Mechanical Installation
In that case, the measurement deviation will increase with the cable length. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 8... -
Page 10: Pin D-Sub Connector
Supply voltage – (return) Analog voltage signal + REL COM Relay 1 Common RS-232TX RS-232 Transmit / RS-485 (-) Analog voltage signal – (return) RS-232RX RS-232 Receive / RS-485 (+) (1) Optional relay Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 9... -
Page 11: Electrical Connection (Hirschmann Go-6 Connector)
In that case, the measurement deviation will increase with the cable length. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 10... -
Page 12: Electrical Connection (Rj45/8P8C Connector)
In that case, the measurement deviation will increase with the cable length. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 11... -
Page 13: Status Led
When the VDM-5 measures a pressure that exceeds its maximum measuring range of 1333 mbar (1000 Torr) the LED will blink orange. The dynamic LED can be enabled via the digital interface. Refer to page for LED configuration. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 12... -
Page 14: Signal-To-Pressure Conversion (0-10 Vdc Voltage Output)
Digital vacuum pressure and temperature measurement The real-time digital vacuum gas pressure value and vacuum gas temperature can be acquired through the digital interface. Refer to digital command set on page 16. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 13... -
Page 15: S4-Connect™ Communication
It is compatible with both 4-20 mA current output and 0-10 VDC voltage output transducers from Sens4. It is intended for configuration, calibration and setup of the unit, but it can also be used to acquire measurement data and perform diagnostics using a PC. -
Page 16: S4-Connect Usb Programmer Led Signals
The USB-to-Serial Converter is the quickest and simplest way to provide connectivity between an RS-232 or RS-485 capable Sens4 transducer and a computer or other compatible device. The USB-to-Serial Converter is the preferred device for continuously acquiring of measurement data at high communication speed. -
Page 17: Command Set
Setpoint enable <SETPOINT #>, <OFF / ON> ● ● Setpoint hysteresis <SETPOINT #>, <PRESSURE VALUE> ● ● Setpoint value <SETPOINT #>, <PRESSURE VALUE> ● ● Setpoint relay status <SETPOINT #> ● Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 16... -
Page 18: Device Address (Adr)
Moducell 325 x3 0.753 – 9.719 VDC Baratron 0.1 Torr 0 - 10.00 VDC ® Baratron ® 1 Torr 0 - 10.00 VDC Baratron ® 10 Torr 0 - 10.00 VDC Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 17... -
Page 19: Set Baud Rate (Baud)
VDM-5 will send an acknowledgement to the BAUD command using the old baud rate setting before switching to the new one. Example: Change the baud rate to 115.200: Send: @254BAUD!115200\ Reply: @253ACK115200\ Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 18... -
Page 20: Pressure Measurement (P)
The VDM-5 has a built-in high-resolution precision temperature sensor that provides a temperature measurement of the vacuum gas in degrees Celsius with a typical accuracy of better than ±1 °C. Reading the temperature: Send: @254T?\ Reply: @ACK25.22\ Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 19... -
Page 21: Unit (U)
Reading the statistics (parameter is left out, so pressure is assumed): Send: @254STAT?\ Reply: @254ACKSTAT<cr> MIN : 5.6104E+00<cr> MAX : 1.0159E+03<cr> HOURS : 37\ Reading the temperature statistics: Send: @254STAT?T\ Reply: @254ACKSTAT<cr> Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 20... - Page 22 MIN : 2.345E+01<cr> MAX : 3.123E+01<cr> HOURS : 37\ Clearing the statistics (parameter is left out, so pressure is assumed): Send: @254STAT!CLEAR\ Reply: @254ACKCLEAR\ Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 21...
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Page 23: Switch Function (Optional)
Then it will change to energized (NO contact closed). The relay will de-energize (NC contact closed) again when the setpoint value is exceeded. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 22... -
Page 24: Configuration Of Setpoint
<SETPOINT #>, <ABOVE, BELOW> Setpoint Enable <SETPOINT #>, <OFF/ON> Setpoint Hysteresis <SETPOINT #>, <PRESSURE VALUE> Setpoint Value <SETPOINT #>, <PRESSURE VALUE> Setpoint Source (pressure or temperature) <SETPOINT #>, <P/T> Read all setpoint settings Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 23... -
Page 25: Pre-Configuration Of Setpoint Values
Configuration of setpoint using VDM-5 configuration software Pre-configuration of setpoint values The VDM-5 transducer can be delivered with custom defined setpoint values. Contact Sens4 sales team for more information. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 24... -
Page 26: Product Information And Identification
Following command example will perform a zero adjustment at 5.00E-5 mbar: 1. Adjust the vacuum pressure to a known value 2. Send command: @254VAC!5.00E-5\ 3. Reply: @254ACK<value>\ Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 25... -
Page 27: Adjustment Of Full-Scale
The Pirani sensor can also be full-scale adjusted by use of the internal piezo sensor as reference: Expose the transducer flange to a Nitrogen pressure between 1 and 20 mbar Send the command: @254FS!MP\ Reply: @254ACK<value>\ Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 26... -
Page 28: Resetting To Factory Default
The Factory Default command will reset all user settings to factory default, including setpoint settings, pressure unit and user-adjustment of zero point and full-scale. Sens4 offers pre-configuration of user parameters, and if the product is delivered with a special user configuration, the factory default command will reset to the original user configuration as delivered. - Page 29 Reset to factory default using S4-Connect™ software Go to the factory Def. tab and check the parameters to be reset and press the “Issue Factory Default” button. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 28...
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Page 30: 900 Series Vacuum Transducer Compatibility
Setpoint 3 direction ABOVE, BELOW Setpoint 3 enable OFF, ON Setpoint 3 hysteresis <PRESSURE VALUE> Serial number Sensor temperature Pressure unit MBAR, PASCAL, TORR Pirani Zero adjustment No input or <PRESSURE VALUE> Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 29... -
Page 31: Return
Return Before returning a product to Sens4 proper return forms and a return materials authorization (RMA) must be filled out. The RMA procedure can be found on: www.sens4.com/support INFORMATION: Sens4 does not accept return of products without return materials authorization. -
Page 32: Rma - Return Material Authorization
Other harmful substances If “yes” has been answered to any of the above questions please note that Sens4 does not accept any return of products that have been exposed to or contaminated with radioactive, chemical, biological and other harmful or dangerous substances. -
Page 33: Specifications
Internal fuse 100 mA (thermal recoverable) Contact sales@sens4.com for other approvals and certifications. Accuracy and repeatability specifications are typical values measured at ambient temperature in Nitrogen atmosphere after zero adjustment. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 32... - Page 34 (10) Refer also to maximum pressure rating for the used fittings. Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 33...
- Page 35 , low out- gassing epoxy resin, solder, RO4305, vitreous silica Process leak tightness <1·10 mbar·l/s Enclosure AISI 304L / Aluminium 6061 Approvals EMC directive 2014/30/EU RoHS compliance Directive EU 2015/863 Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 34...
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Page 36: Accessories
9 p D-sub female to 15 p D-sub male with 3 m cable CAB-F15DSM15DS-005 9 p D-sub female to 15 p D-sub male with 5 m cable CAB-F15DSM15DS-010 9 p D-sub female to 15 p D-sub male with 10 m cable Sens4 A/S VDM-5 user manual – REV B Page 35... -
Page 37: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity This declaration of conformity has been made in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2010 Manufacturer: Sens4 A/S Address: Nordre Strandvej 119G 3150 Hellebaek Denmark We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the following products: Product description: Pressure Transducer... -
Page 38: Contact And Support
+45 88447044 Email: info@sens4.com Website: www.sens4.com Other featured products from Sens4 TDM-1 Programmable temperature transducer • Programmable configuration with S4-Connect™ • -50 to +150 °C / -58 to +302 °F • Class AA accuracy • Dual MEMS temperature sensor probe •... - Page 39 Our passion | Your value™...
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