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E-DWT-10000-AF
Electronic Deadweight Tester
Operation and Maintenance Manual
NSN 6685-01-566-1341
© 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company

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  • Page 1 E-DWT-10000-AF Electronic Deadweight Tester Operation and Maintenance Manual NSN 6685-01-566-1341 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 2 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company 4765 East Beautiful Lane, Phoenix AZ 85044-5318, USA. DH Instruments makes sincere efforts to ensure accuracy and quality of its’ published materials; however, no warranty, expressed or implied, is provided.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AUTOMATED TEST AND CALIBRATION SEQUENCES ................16 3.1.4 TYPICAL OPERATING SEQUENCE TO RUN A TEST................16 TEST PORT CONNECTION ........................17 3.2.1 RPM4-E-DWT ATM PORTS ........................18 BATTERY/CHARGER PACK ........................18 SELECTING THE HI OR LO Q-RPT......................19 PRESSURE GENERATION AND ADJUSTMENT.................22 Page I © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 4 3.9.7.3 <3RPT2X>..............................65 3.9.7.4 <4LO VNT> ..............................65 3.9.7.5 <5LOG>..............................65 3.9.8 <8CAL> ................................66 3.9.9 <9RESET> ..............................66 3.9.9.1 <1SETS> ..............................66 3.9.9.2 <2 UNITS> ...............................67 3.9.9.3 <3ATEST>..............................67 3.9.9.4 <4 CAL> ..............................67 3.9.9.5 <5 ALL> ..............................68 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page II...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    G L O S S A R Y ..............1 2 3 Page III © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 6 E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page IV...

  • Page 7: Tables

    Table 16. E-DWT exterior illustrated parts breakdown (see Figure 16) ..........107 Table 17. E-DWT internal illustrated parts breakdown (see Figure 17)..........108 Table 18. E-DWT-10000-AF, detailed hydraulic schematic illustrated parts breakdown (see Figure 18) ........................109 Table 19. RPM4-E-DWT rear panel, external view illustrated parts breakdown (see Figure 19) ........................
  • Page 8 Figure 3. RPM4-E-DWT reference pressure monitor front panel ..............5 Figure 4. RPM4-E-DWT reference pressure monitor rear panel ..............6 Figure 5. Battery/charger pack front and rear E-DWT-10000-AF dimensions..........6 Figure 6. E-DWT-10000-AF dimensions...................... 7 Figure 7. E-DWT-10000-AF hydraulic schematic ..................7 Figure 8.

  • Page 9: A B O U T T H I S M A N U Al

    This manual is intended to provide the user with the basic information necessary to operate an E-DWT-10000-AF electronic deadweight tester (Portable Hydraulic Gauge Calibrator). It also includes a great deal of additional information provided to allow you to optimize the use of the instrument and take full advantage of its many features and functions.
  • Page 10 E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page VIII...

  • Page 11: I N T R O D U C T I On

    The E-DWT includes the hardware necessary to fill the system under test with oil and generate and precisely adjust pressure across the E-DWT’s 10 000 psi (70 MPa) range. The E-DWT-10000-AF system is delivered in a rugged, molded plastic transport case and includes two battery/charger packs.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Maximum Working Pressure: 1 000 psi (7 MPa) Maximum Pressure Without Damage: 2200 psi (15.2 MPa) Pressure relief valve setting: 1 500 psi (10.3 MPa) Maximum priming pump pressure: 100 psi (700 kPa) Communication ports: RS232 (COM1, COM2) © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 2...

  • Page 13: Battery And Charger Pack

    PRESSURE MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS 1.2.3.1 REFERENCE PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS (RPT) E-DWT-10000-AF is configured with two quartz reference pressure transducer (Q-RPT) modules to measure pressure. The Q-RPTs are intrinsically absolute, operating against a sealed vacuum reference. Gauge pressure is defined by offsetting atmospheric pressure and applying dynamic compensation for atmospheric changes using the on-board barometer (see Section 3.9.1).

  • Page 14: On-Board Barometer

    12. Variable volume (pressure generation) 6. Test shut off valve and fine pressure adjustment 13. Variable volume piston position indicator 7 ‘Lo Q-RPT shut off’ valve position prompt LED Figure 1. E-DWT-10000-AF front view © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 4...

  • Page 15: Rear View

    1. Pressure ready/not ready indicator 4. Cursor control keys 2. 2 x 20 vacuum fluorescent display 5. Multi-function keypad 3. Remote activity indicator Figure 3. RPM4-E-DWT reference pressure monitor front panel Page 5 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    4. ON/OFF switch (ON – battery connected to charger; charging; green flashing – fully charged. OFF - battery connected to 12 VDC output/E-DWT) Figure 5. Battery/charger pack front and rear E-DWT-10000-AF dimensions © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 6...

  • Page 17: E-Dwt-10000-Af Dimensions

    11. Lo Q-RPT (ref pressure transducer) 5. Priming pump 12. Hi Q-RPT (ref pressure transducer) 6. Test shut off and fine adjustment valve 7. Lo Q-RPT shut off valve Figure 7. E-DWT-10000-AF hydraulic schematic Page 7 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 18 E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 8...

  • Page 19: I N S T A L L A T I On

    E-DWT-10000-AF complete with accessories is delivered in a reusable, molded plastic shipping container with polyurethane inserts to hold it in place. Remove the E-DWT-10000-AF and its accessories from the shipping container and remove each element from its protective plastic bag.

  • Page 20: Site Requirements

    E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL SITE REQUIREMENTS Install E-DWT-10000-AF on a flat, stable surface at a convenient height. If using the battery/charger pack, consider its placement. When used with its battery/charger pack, E-DWT-10000-AF requires no external support facilities. If not using the battery, an electrical power source of 100 to 240VAC, 50-60 Hz is required.

  • Page 21: Operational Check

    With the Lo Q-RPT connected, never exceed pressure of 1000 psi (7 MPa) or the Lo Q-RPT could be permanently damaged. If the red CAUTION indicator flashes and/or an audible alarm sounds, immediately reduce pressure to avoid damaging an E-DWT Q-RPT. Page 11 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 22: Short Term Storage

    Rotate the variable volume handle CCW to reduce pressure to about 100 psi (700 kPa) and open the reservoir shut off valve. SHORT TERM STORAGE The following is recommended for short term storage (not shipping or transport) of E-DWT-10000-AF: • Open the reservoir shut off valve.

  • Page 23: Long Term Storage, Preparation For Shipping

    The following is recommended for long term storage and/or shipping of E-DWT-10000-AF: E-DWT-10000-AF is designed to be shipped with its reservoir full of calibration fluid. If the instructions below are followed carefully, it is not necessary to empty the reservoir prior to shipment.
  • Page 24 E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 14...

  • Page 25: General Operating Principles

    3.1.1 MULTIPLE RANGES (HI AND LO Q-RPT, AUTORANGE) The E-DWT-10000-AF’s Reference Pressure Monitor (RPM4-E-DWT) has two Quartz Reference Pressure Transducers (Q-RPTs). The A70M (10 000 psi) Q-RPT is designated the Hi Q-RPT. The A7M (1 000 psi) Q-RPT is designated the Lo Q-RPT. Which Q-RPT is currently active is indicated continuously by characters in the upper right hand corner of the MAIN RUN screen and most other screens.

  • Page 26: Pressure Ready/Not Ready

    TYPICAL OPERATING SEQUENCE TO RUN A TEST The typical operating sequence to run a test is as follows: AutoZero the RPM4-E-DWT: Disconnect the E-DWT TEST port. Close the reservoir shut off valve. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 16...

  • Page 27: Test Port Connection

    DH500 is equivalent to AE F250C, HIP HF4, etc. The E-DWT-10000-AF system is delivered with two adaptors to adapt the DH500 F TEST port fitting to 1/4 in. NPT F or 1/8 in. NPT F.

  • Page 28: Rpm4-E-Dwt Atm Ports

    NEVER plug, obstruct or connect a supply pressure to the RPM4-E-DWT Q-RPT module ATM ports. This may adversely affect operation and AutoZeroing functions. BATTERY/CHARGER PACK E-DWT-10000-AF is delivered with two (2) 12 VDC battery/charger packs to supply power to the E-DWT’s reference pressure monitor. The battery/charger pack combines a battery and battery charger.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Hi Or Lo Q-Rpt

    If the Lo Q-RPT is selected, the LO Q-RPT ACTIVE LED (9) is lit indicating that the valve knob should be turned fully CCW to open the valve, connecting the Lo Q-RPT to the test pressure. Page 19 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 30 The E-DWT pressure relief valve should only be considered a last resort means of protecting the Lo Q-RPT. Following proper operating procedures, the Lo Q-RPT should never be over pressured. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 20...

  • Page 31: Figure 9. E-Dwt-10000-Af Front View

    7. Lo Q-RPT shut off valve 11. Lo Q-RPT (ref pressure transducer) 4. Reservoir vent valve 8. Lo Q-RPT pressure relief valve 12. Hi Q-RPT (ref pressure transducer) Figure 10. E-DWT-10000-AF hydraulic schematic Page 21 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 32: Pressure Generation And Adjustment

    E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL PRESSURE GENERATION AND ADJUSTMENT E-DWT-10000-AF has three means for generating and adjusting pressure, including filling and priming the test system. The reservoir pump is used to fill and prime the test system (see Section 3.5.1). It is important to remove air from the test system by filling and priming it before using the variable volume to generate pressure.

  • Page 33: Pressure Generation And Rough Adjustment, Variable Volume

    Record the pressure indicated by the RPM4-E-DWT. You will need to reset this pressure to minimize the change in test pressure when you reconnect the refilled variable volume to the test system Slowly open the reservoir shut off valve. Page 23 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 34: Pressure Fine Adjustment, Fine Adjust Valve

    RPM4-E-DWT USER INTERFACE The E-DWT-10000-AF’s RPM4-E-DWT A70M/A7M-AF reference pressure indicator is designed to offer the optimum balance between simple, straight forward operation and the availability of a wide variety of functions with a high level of operator discretion if desired.

  • Page 35: Figure 11. Main Run Screen Display Fields

    RPT and value is measurement of inactive Q- <F> Display mode is FREEZE and value is last captured reading Blank, no character Current display mode is CLEAN Figure 11. MAIN RUN screen display fields Page 25 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 36: Function / Data Keypad Layout And Protocol

    The remote ENTER feature can be particularly convenient when running AutoTests (see Section 3.1.3) in which the operator’s hands are not free or attention is on the device under test rather than the RPM4-E-DWT. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 26...

  • Page 37: Sounds

    Not used. E-DWT-AF RPM4-E-DWT is gauge the active Q-RPT. mode only. Set up and optimize RPM4-E-DWT Menu of less commonly used internal functions features for a specific operating range. and settings. Page 27 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 38: Range]

    Hi Q-RPT is in use. Familiarize yourself with E-DWT operation (see Section 3.4) before changing ranges and applying pressures. Always turn the Lo Q-RPT shut off valve fully in the direction of the lighted green LED before applying pressure. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 28...

  • Page 39: Unit]

    However, certain internal and/or metrological functions (e.g., Q-RPT calibration coefficients) are always represented in Pa regardless of the current range unit. Page 29 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 40: Mode]

    (see Section 3.9.6). The units available under the UNIT function can be reset to default by reset (see Section 3.9.9.2). 3.7.4 [MODE] PURPOSE Not used in E-DWT-10000-AF’s RPM4-E-DWT A70M/A7M-AF. Measurement mode is always gauge (difference from atmospheric pressure). 3.7.5 ANGE...

  • Page 41: Table 4. Settings Made By Autorange

    Hi Q-RPT is in use. Familiarize yourself with E-DWT operation (see Section 3.4) before changing ranges and applying pressures. Always turn the Lo Q-RPT Shut off valve fully in the direction of the lighted green LED before applying pressure. Page 31 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 42: Leak Ck]

    Standard MAIN RUN screen first line showing measured pressure. 5657 psi g Active Q-RPT position indicator Leak testing 13 s Indication that leak test is running and countdown of time remaining. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 32...

  • Page 43: Display]

    RPM4-E-DWT and a target pressure entered by the user (see Section 3.7.7.3). This function is useful in monitoring the evolution of pressure around and/or away from a desired set point. Page 33 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 44: Avg (Average)

    Edit field for averaging period in seconds. 20 s Default is 20. Minimum 1, maximum 999. Edit the averaging time period if desired. Press [ENT] to return to the main run screen with the Average DISPLAY active. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 34...

  • Page 45: Rate

    See Section 3.7.7, Principle. The Rate run screen accesses the AutoTest function (see Section 3.7.11) to AutoRange RPM4-E-DWT based on DUT characteristics. To access AutoTest, press [ENT] from the Rate run screen. Page 35 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 46: Dev (Deviation)

    D = current pressure - target pressure With the Deviation DISPLAY active the main run screen is: Deviation of current pressure from the target 8998 psi a value. D -2 T9000.0 Target value. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 36...

  • Page 47: Rpt

    When the Q-RPT display is active, executing a range change to a range on the inactive Q-RPT makes the inactive Q-RPT the active Q-RPT. The DISPLAY defaults back to Rate ( Section 3.7.7.2). Page 37 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 48: Hi/Lo

    To go to a DISPLAY other than Hi/Lo, press [DISPLAY] and make a new DISPLAY choice (see Section 3.7.7). 3.7.7.6 Freeze PURPOSE To activate the Freeze DISPLAY. See Section 3.7.7, Principle. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 38...

  • Page 49: Clean

    To cause a pressure fluid head correction to be added to or subtracted from the pressure measured by the RPM4-E-DWT Q-RPT in order to predict the pressure at a height other than the E-DWT’s reference level. Page 39 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 50 The head height should be entered as a positive value if the device or system under test is higher than the reference level and negative if it is lower. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 40...

  • Page 51: Sds]

    Be sure that the E-DWT is filled with oil up to the TEST port weep hole. Use the variable volume to raise the oil level if necessary. Press [AutoZ] from the RPM4-E-DWT main run screen. <Running gauge AutoZ> is displayed briefly before returning to the main run screen. Page 41 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 52: Ent] (Run Autotest)

    (File AutoTest). The data items required are: • Pressure unit of measure. • DUT full scale in pressure unit of measure. • DUT tolerance in ± % FS (full scale). © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 42...

  • Page 53: Autotest Initialization

    <Pressure units of measure>: The units of measure screen from the [UNIT] function key is presented (see Section 3.7.3). Select the desired pressure unit of measure. The choice of units may be modified (see Section 3.9.6). Page 43 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 54: Test Execution

    [ESCAPE] from the <SET VALVE FOR xx RPT> screen. This can be useful for setting up the RPM4-E-DWT to make DUT adjustments or run tests other than the one defined by the AutoTest. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 44...
  • Page 55 (see Section 3.8.5.1). Select <2new> to run a new Quick or File AutoTest. Select <3repeat> to repeat the AutoTest that was just completed. Press [ESCAPE] to return to the main run screen. Page 45 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 56: Setup]

    Designator and position of the Q-RPT used by the range to be saved. Save range A70M Pressure unit of measure of the range to be 5000g saved. Full scale pressure of the range to be saved. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 46...

  • Page 57: Deleting Autorange Ranges

    Resolution is set automatically by AutoRange (see Section 3.7.5) and by AutoTest initialization (see Section 3.7.11). OPERATION Display resltn: To access the resolution function, press [SETUP], <2res>. The display is: 0.0100 %FS < and > Page 47 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 58: 3Stab> (Stability)

    Press [ESC] to return to the MAIN RUN screen with no change to the stability limit. The stability setting is range specific. A stability setting made in one range does NOT affect other ranges. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 48...

  • Page 59: 4Ul> (Upper Limit)

    The over pressure function causes the measured pressure display to flash. The overpressure function also logs the time and date of the overpressure condition in both user and factory logs to assist in incident diagnosis (see Section 3.9.7.5). Page 49 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 60: 5Atest

    Sequence. OPERATION To access the AutoTest results data file viewing function press [SETUP], <5ATest>, <1data>. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 50...

  • Page 61: File

    • File AutoTests in which the DUT and test parameters are stored in a file and retrieved when the file is selected to run an AutoTest. Page 51 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 62 Enter the tolerance in % of full scale (measurement uncertainty, precision or accuracy as desired) of the DUT to be calibrated using this File AutoTest. The value entered will be used along with the DUT full scale to determine © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 52...

  • Page 63: Special]

    View internal barometer, view and set pressure reading rate setting, view incident log (see Section 3.9.7). <8cal> View and adjust RPM4-E-DWT Q-RPT and barometer calibration coefficients (see Sections 3.9.8, 5.2.2). <9reset> Access RPM4-E-DWT’s various reset functions (see Section 3.9.9). Page 53 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 64: 1Autoz

    AutoZ should be left on at all times unless the RPM4-E-DWT’s on-board barometer is inoperable. OPERATION The AutoZ function and values are Q-RPT specific. To RUN the AutoZ routine that rezeroes the Q-RPT, use [AutoZ] (see Section 3.7.10). © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 54...

  • Page 65: 2Remote

    To access the communications settings, press [SPECIAL], <2Remote>. • Select <1COM1> to view and edit COM1 settings (see Section 3.9.2.1). • Select <2COM2> to view and edit COM2 settings (see Section 3.9.2.1.). Page 55 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 66: 1Com1, 2Com2

    RPM4-E-DWT COM1 port you are trying to communicate with and the interface cable you are using are good. To run a self test of the RS232 ports (COM1 and COM2), press [SPECIAL], <2remote>, <5RS232test>. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 56...

  • Page 67: 3Head

    Use [HEAD] to set a head height if desired. 3.9.4 <4SDS> PURPOSE This feature is not used in RPM4-E-DWT A70M/A7M-AF. 3.9.5 <5PREFS> PURPOSE To access a menu of RPM4-E-DWT operational preferences and functions. Page 57 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 68: 1Scrsvr

    “blurp” which cannot be suppressed. OPERATION To access the keypad sound adjustment function press [SPECIAL], <5prefs>, <2sound>. Select between <2lo>, <3mid> or <4hi> to adjust the valid key press tone frequency. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 58...

  • Page 69: 3Time

    After the last of the twelve characters has been entered, the <Save ID?> option is offered. Select <1no> to return to the ID edit screen. Select <2yes> to save the edited ID. Page 59 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 70: 5Level> (Security)

    The security levels are structured to support typical levels of operation as shown in Table 5. Specifically, the security levels prevent execution of the functions accessed by the key strokes marked by “•”: © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 60...

  • Page 71: Table 5. Security Levels

    LEVEL function 1change user level press [SPECIAL], <5prefs>, <5level>. 2edit password The display is: Restrictions: 1none Selecting <1change user level> brings up the restriction menu: 2low 3medium 4high Page 61 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 72: 6Punit

    To customize the [UNIT] function key, press [SPECIAL], <6Punit> from the MAIN RUN screen. The display is: Entry field to specify which unit position (1 to 6) of the [UNIT] Set up unit #5 function key menu is to be changed. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 62...

  • Page 73: 7Intern

    (see Section 3.9.7.2). <3RPT2x> Feature not used in this RPM4-E-DWT model. <4lo vnt> Feature not used in this RPM4-E-DWT model. <5log> View the RPM4-E-DWT incident log (see Section 3.9.7.5). Page 63 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 74: 1Baro

    UPDATE ≈ 0.2 s > 3 % of range span/s ≈ 0.6 s > 0.5 and < 3 % of range span/s ≈ 1.2 s < 0.5 % of range span/s © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 64...

  • Page 75: 3Rpt2X

    (see Section 3.9.5.5, Table 5). Pressing the down arrow key displays the number of the event and the date and time the event occurred. When all events have been viewed, <End of log> displays. Page 65 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 76: 8Cal

    <1SETS> PURPOSE Sets most general operating parameters back to default values. Does not affect calibration coefficients, remote interfaces or AutoRange ranges. The Reset – Sets resets are itemized in Table 8. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 66...

  • Page 77: Units

    Clears all user values affecting the calibration of Q-RPTs and the on-board barometer. The Reset – Cal resets are itemized in Table 9. Page 67 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 78: All

    All the resets of Reset - Cal 3.9.9.4 Remote Interfaces COM1, COM2 interfaces to default settings. 3.9.2 Remote Communications Remote command format to Classic 3.9.2.3 Level (Security) Reset security level to low 3.9.5.5 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 68...

  • Page 79: Overview

    This pin accepts serial data from the host computer. This pin is the common return for the TxD and RxD signals. IBM PC/XT DB-9F IBM PC/XT DB-9M TO RPM4-E-DWT CONNECTIONS DB9F CONNECTION DB-25M DB-9F DB-9M DB-9F Page 69 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 80: Com2

    The syntax and format used for each program message in the classic mode is listed next to the keyword “Classic”’ in each program message summary in Section 4.4.4. The format for the enhanced mode is also indicated where needed. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 70...

  • Page 81: Error Queue

    “RPT”, “ARANGE”, “AUTOZERO RUN”: Up to 3 seconds The syntax for using a QUERY program message is listed next to the keyword “Query:” in each program message summary in Section 4.4.4. Page 71 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 82: Commands

    Read the RPM4-E-DWT software version. ZOFFSETn Read or set the AutoZero Z for the specified Q-RPT. offset ZOFFSET:XX Read or set the AutoZ Z for the specified Q-RPT (old command). offset © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 72...

  • Page 83: Error Messagess

    ERR# 38 “Selected range is not available” ERR# 39 “Data verify error” ERR# 45 “Argument not allowed” ERR #46 “Argument cannot be negative” ERR #52 “Command obsolete” ERR# 53 “Not Available” Page 73 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 84: Program Message Description Overview

    “ERR?” query can be used to retrieve a text description of the error. See Also Indicates related commands (“----“) and refers to manual sections giving detail on RPM4-E-DWT operation corresponding to the program message. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 74...

  • Page 85: Program Message Descriptions

    This program message is usually used to ensure the RPM4-E-DWT is in an idle condition. Example Cmd sent: “ABORT” (enhanced) Reply: “ABORT” (no reply if IEEE-488) Example Sent: “ABORT” (classic) Reply: “ABORT” See Also “PR”, “PRR”, “RATE”, “SR”, “CONT” Page 75 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 86 Cannot Range to ‘0’ with gauge units. ERR# 29: Correct type of Q-RPT for the selected “Mode” is not available. ERR# 53: RPT specified is not available. See Also “RPT”, “RANGE”, “UNIT” 3.7.5, .3.1.1, 3.7.3 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 76...
  • Page 87 “AUTOZERO? RUN, 0” (enhanced) Query reply: “OK” Example Sent: “AUTOZERO=RUN” (classic) Query reply: “OK” Errors ERR# 10: Invalid suffix ERR# 53 AutoZero is currently OFF. See Also “ZOFFSET”, “AUTOZERO” 3.9.1, 3.7.10 Page 77 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 88 Query reply: “9600,N,8,1” (No reply if GPIB-488) Example Cmd sent: “COM2? 9600,N,8,1” (enhanced) Query reply: “9600,N,8,1” Example Sent: “COM2=9600,N,8,1” (classic) Reply: “9600,N,8,1” Errors ERR# 7: Missing or improper program message argument(s). © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 78...
  • Page 89 IEEE-488 interface, no reply is generated even if the command was a query. Example Query sent: “ERR?” (enhanced): Query reply: “Numeric argument missing or out of range” Example Sent: “ERR” (classic) Reply: “Numeric argument missing or out of range” See Also 4.4.2 Page 79 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 90 There is no query format. This format must agree with the format sent to the RPM4-E-DWT. This command is a replacement for the “MSGFMT” command. Example Cmd sent: “L3” (enhanced) Query reply: “L3” Example Sent: “L2” (classic) Reply: “L2” See Also “MSGFMT” 4.3, 3.9.2.3 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 80...
  • Page 91 Example Cmd sent: “MSGFMT? 1” (enhanced) Query reply: “1” Example Sent: “MSGFMT=1” (classic) Reply: “MSGFMT=1” Errors ERR# 6: Missing or improper program message argument(s). See Also “L2 / L3” 4.3, 3.9.2.3 Page 81 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 92 Example Query sent: “PR?” (enhanced) Query reply: “R 1936.72 kPa g” Example Query sent: “PR” (classic) Reply: “R 1936.72 kPa g” See Also “PRR”, “QPRR”, “SR”, “ABORT”, “READRATE” 3.6.1, 3.1.2, 3.9.7.2 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 82...
  • Page 93 “R,2306.265 kPa g,0.011 kPa/s,97.000 kPa g” “R,2306.265 kPa g,0.011 kPa/s” (no barometer) Example Query sent: “QPRR” (classic) Reply: “R,2306.265 kPa g,0.011 kPa/s,97.000 kPa g” See Also “PR”, “PRR”, “SR” 3.6.1, 3.1.2, 3.9.7.1 Page 83 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 94 Query reply: “1000” Example Sent: “READRATE=1000” (classic) Reply: “1000” Errors ERR# 6: The “period” argument is out of range. ERR#10: The suffix ‘n’ is invalid See Also “PR”, “PRR”, “SR” 3.9.7.2 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 84...
  • Page 95 Query reply: “0.01” (No reply if GPIB-488) Example Cmd sent: “RES? .01” (enhanced) Query reply: “0.01” Example Sent: “RES=.01” (classic) Reply: “0.01” Errors ERR# 6 The argument is invalid. See Also 3.8.2 Page 85 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 96 Query reply: “30” (No reply if GPIB-488) Example Cmd sent: “SCRSAV? 30” (enhanced) Query reply: “30” Example Sent: “SCRSAV=30” (classic) Reply: “30” Errors ERR# 6 The argument was invalid. See Also 3.9.5.1 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 86...
  • Page 97 (enhanced) Query reply: “0.10 %” Example Sent: “SS%=.1” (classic) Reply: “0.10 %” Errors ERR# 6: The argument was invalid. ERR# 10: Invalid or missing command suffix. See Also “SS” 3.8.3, 3.1.2 Page 87 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 98 1 Pa in the current pressure unit of measure. This program message allows the user to convert pressures Example Query sent: “UCOEF?” (enhanced) Query reply: “0.0010000000” Example Sent: “UCOEF” (classic) Reply: “0.0010000000” See Also 3.7.3, 3.9.6, 7.1.1 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 88...
  • Page 99 Cmd sent: “UL? 1000” (enhanced) Query reply: “1000.00 kPa g” Example Sent: “UL=1000” (classic) Reply: “1000.00 kPa g” Errors ERR# 6: The “limit” argument is out of range. See Also 3.8.4 Page 89 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 100 Query sent: “VER?” (enhanced) Query reply: “DH INSTRUMENTS RPM4-E-DWT4 us A70M/7M Ver1.00 ” Example Query sent: “VER?” (classic) Query reply: “DH INSTRUMENTS RPM4-E-DWT us E-DWT A70M/7M Ver1.00 ” See Also “ID”, “*IDN?” © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 90...
  • Page 101 97293.10 Pa, 0.00 Pa, 0.00 Pa” Example Sent: “ZOFFSET=97293.1, 0, 0” (classic) Reply: “ 97293.10, 0.00, 0.00” Errors ERR# 6: One of the arguments is out of range. See Also 3.9.1 Page 91 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 102 E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 92...

  • Page 103: Overview

    For rapid assistance in specific situations see Chapter 6 for troubleshooting information. Unauthorized service or repair of E-DWT-10000-AF during the warranty period is undertaken at the owner’s risk and may cause damage that is not covered under warranty and/or may void the warranty. For warranty service, contact a DHI Authorized Service Provider (see Table 25).

  • Page 104: Adjustment Of The On-Board Barometer

    The Q-RPT output is adjusted by user settable coefficients: PA (an adder or offset) and PM (a multiplier or span set) (see Section 5.3.1.1). The calibration process is performed independently on each Q-RPT to arrive at its optimal fit. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 94...

  • Page 105: Pa And Pm Coefficients

    Q-RPT calibrations can be performed without using CalTool software (see Section 5.3.7). CalTool for RPTs software supports the calibration process of RPM4-E-DWT Q-RPTs. CalTool and its documentation are provided on the E-DWT-10000-AF Support Disk which is delivered with a new E-DWT-10000-AF. CalTool for RPTs can also be downloaded from www.dhinstruments.com.

  • Page 106: Set-Up And Preparation

    THE RPM4-E-DWT ONLY BE REMOVED FROM THE E-DWT WHEN DISASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR (see Section 5.5.1). Set the E-DWT-10000-AF on a stable surface near the calibration standard with it’s reference level (TEST port) as close as possible to the calibration standard’s reference level. Consider the high pressure connection that needs to be made to the TEST port on the top of the E-DWT and access to the front panel display, keypad and Lo Q-RPT shut off valve.

  • Page 107: Rpt Calibration Using Caltool For Q-Rpts Software

    To calibrate RPM4-E-DWT Q-RPTs using CalTool software, refer to Sections 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3 and 5.3.4 in this manual and then refer to the CalTool for Q-RPTs Software Manual. CalTool for Q-RPTs software and manual are supplied on the E-DWT-10000-AF Support Disk and can be downloaded from www.dhinstruments.com.

  • Page 108: Q-Rpt Adjustment Without Caltool For Q-Rpts Software

    Be sure to set the DF range (not an AutoRanged range). Use [HEAD] to set the HEAD to zero (see Section 3.7.8). Use [UNIT] to set the desired pressure unit of measure (see Section 3.7.3). © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 98...

  • Page 109: E-Dwt Maintenance

    E-DWT is not recommended unless required to perform RPM4-E-DWT and/or E-DWT repairs. See Section 5.5.1 if it is necessary to remove the RPM4-E-DWT from the E-DWT. Any or all of the following items may be included as part of an E-DWT-10000-AF overhaul: •...

  • Page 110: E-Dwt Repair

    CLOSE position. Plug the test port and close the reservoir shutoff valve. Place the E-DWT-10000-AF on it’s left side and remove two of the variable volume handles to allow the E-DWT-10000-AF to lay flat on its side. Remove the screws from the perimeter of the side panel using a 2 mm Allen head wrench.

  • Page 111: Opening And Closing The Rpm4-E-Dwt Enclosure

    RPM4-E-DWT uses FLASH memory. This allows the embedded software that controls RPM4-E-DWT operations and functions to be loaded into RPM4-E-DWT over its COM1 port from a computer with a simple FLASH loading utility program. Page 101 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 112: Replacing The E-Dwt High Pressure Rupture Disk

    PMAX has been exceeded. A spare rupture disk is not provided with the E-DWT-10000-AF system. If a replacement disk is required, it will need to be procured from the manufacturer.
  • Page 113 Torque the safety head to 102 Nm (75 ft*lb) a. Safety head b. Safety tee c. Positioning collar – bevel faces down towards the rupture disk, flat side towards the safety head. d. Rupture disk Page 103 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 114: Rpm4-E-Dwt Subassembly Description And Location

    Finish by filling and priming the lines with oil per section 3.5.1. 5.5.5 RPM4-E-DWT SUBASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION Micro card On-Board Barometer Hi Q-RPT module (A70M) Driver Board Display Lo Q-RPT module (A7M) Figure 14. RPM4-E-DWT internal view © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 104...

  • Page 115: Micro Board

    10 000 psi (70 MPa) gauge. LO Q-RPT MODULE The RPM4-E-DWT A70M/A7M-AF Lo Q-RPT is an A7M. The A7M has a pressure range of atmosphere to 1 000 psi (7 MPa) gauge. Page 105 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 116: Display

    It is a 12V brushless DC fan. 5.5.6 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC OF Q-RPT MODULE Figure 15. Hydraulic schematic RPM4-E-DWT Q-RPT Module ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 5.6.1 E-DWT-10000-AF ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 106...

  • Page 117: Table 16. E-Dwt Exterior Illustrated Parts Breakdown (See Figure 16)

    3337089 Shut off valve 3328687 Range selection valve 3337092 Enclosure 3330551 Variable Volume assembly 3337077 Left side panel 3329397 Handle, VV 3329907 Shut off valve 3328687 Figure 16. E-DWT exterior view Page 107 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 118: Table 17. E-Dwt Internal Illustrated Parts Breakdown (See Figure 17)

    Nut, M3 2678004 Lock washer, M3 3153752 Indicator backplate 3329064 VV position indicator 3331669 Indicator tube 3331657 Indicator cable 3331640 Cable guide pulley 3330322 Spring 3330712 Figure 17. E-DWT internal view © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 108...

  • Page 119: E-Dwt-10000-Af Detailed Hydraulic Schematic

    5. MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS 5.6.2 E-DWT-10000-AF DETAILED HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC Table 18. E-DWT-10000-AF, detailed hydraulic schematic illustrated parts breakdown (see Figure 18) # REQUIRED DESCRIPTION PART NO. DH500 plug 3068470 DH500 gland 3068419 DH500 bulkhead 3150589 High pressure gland 3143178...

  • Page 120: Figure 18. E-Dwt Detailed Hydraulic Schematic

    E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Figure 18. E-DWT detailed hydraulic schematic © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 110...

  • Page 121: Rpm4-E-Dwt A70M/A7M-Af Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    Cover plate 3331706 Rear panel 3329105 Fan 12V 3140519 Screw, M2.5 3154307 Adaptor, low 3068564 Screw, M3 3153199 Adaptor, high 3330799 Figure 19. RPM4-E-DWT rear panel, external view illustrated parts breakdown Page 111 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 122: Table 20. Rpm4-E-Dwt Q-Rpt Assembly, Internal View Illustrated Parts Breakdown (See Figure 20)

    Lock washer, M3 3153752 Adaptor, barb 3137843 O-ring, 5-193 3136506 Union 3146069 Cowling, transducer 3148597 Transducer 3081679 Bracket, transducer 3148971 3135800 Figure 20. RPM4-E-DWT Q-RPT assembly, internal view illustrated parts breakdown © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 112...

  • Page 123: Table 21. Rpm4-E-Dwt Overall, Interior View Illustrated Parts Breakdown (See Figure 21)

    Screw, M3 3152908 Tubing, polyurethane 3232477 Cable assembly, barometer 3151822 Ferrite sleeve 3136523 Screw, M3 3154248 Bracket, barometer 3148814 Barometer assembly 3126355 Figure 21. RPM4-E-DWT overall, interior view illustrated parts breakdown Page 113 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...

  • Page 124: Table 22. Rpm4-E-Dwt Display Assembly, Interior View Illustrated Parts Breakdown (See Figure 22)

    3153752 Nut, M3 2678004 Standoff, M3 3137784 Screw, M3 3154248 Washer 3152972 Retainer plate 3148915 Display assembly 3139814 Panel, front 3148903 Figure 22. RPM4-E-DWT display assembly, interior view illustrated parts breakdown © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 114...

  • Page 125: Table 23. Troubleshooting Guide

    Reduce pressure. Change UL and/or Pressure display is flashing and Current upper limit of active range has been change active range using [RANGE], beeper is sounding intermittently. exceeded. [AUTORANGE] or AutoTest. 3.8.4, 3.7.5, 3.7.11 Page 115 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 126 A head correction is applied and current Operation is normal. 3.7.8, 3.9.1 measurement indication is NOT indication is the value of the head. zero. <h> is displayed on top line of screen. © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 116...
  • Page 127 Open reservoir shut off valve. 3.5 [ENT] accessing You are in a Display mode other than Rate Press [DISPLAY] and set the Display AutoTest function. that uses the [ENT] key. mode to Rate. 3.7.7.2 Page 117 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 128 E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 118...

  • Page 129: Unit Conversion

    @ 0°C inch of mercury 2.953 E-04 kilogram force per centimeter square 1.019716 E-05 mTorr milliTorr (micron of mercury 7.50063 Torr Torr (millimeter of mercury) 7.50063 E-3 User User User defined coefficient Page 119 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 130 E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 120...

  • Page 131: Overview

    8. WARRANTY OVERVIEW Except to the extent limited or otherwise provided herein, DH Instruments, a Fluke Company warrants for one year from purchase, each new product sold by it or one of its authorized distributors, only against defects in workmanship and/or materials under normal service and use. Products which have been changed or altered in any manner from their original design, or which are improperly or defectively installed, serviced or used are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 132 E-DWT-10000-AF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 122...
  • Page 133 Pressure multiplier, used to adjust span of a Q-RPT or barometer to calibrate it. The maximum pressure limit of a Q-RPT. If the pressure measured by the Q-RPT Pmax! exceeds Pmax!, an overpressure condition occurs. Page 123 © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company...
  • Page 134 Levels of security that can be set to protect certain RPM4-E-DWT functions from being User Level accessed. On-board automated test sequence that AutoRanges RPM4-E-DWT based on QDUT characteristics of the Device Under Test (DUT). © 2008 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company Page 124...

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