P26 Instruction Manual

Differential Pressure
Transmitter

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Table of Content:

Purpose of instruction manual ......................................................................................... 4

Safety precautions ............................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Appropriate use .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Shipping, assembly, electrical connections and start-up................................................. 5
2.3 Troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, disposal............................................................ 6
2.4 Symbols ......................................................................................................................... 6
Instrument description ...................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Functions ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 User interfaces ............................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Internal connections and buttons .................................................................................... 9
3.4 Front view .................................................................................................................... 12
Zero-point calibration cycle ............................................................................................ 13
4.1 External zero-point calibration (optional) ...................................................................... 13
Overpressure protection ................................................................................................. 13
Display (optional) ............................................................................................................ 13
Menu (optional)................................................................................................................ 14
7.1 Display ......................................................................................................................... 14
7.2 Scale ............................................................................................................................ 14
Pressure ................................................................................................................. 15
7.2.1.1 Top ............................................................................................................... 15
7.2.1.2 Bottom.......................................................................................................... 15
7.2.1.3 Units ............................................................................................................. 15
Volume flow ............................................................................................................ 15
7.2.2.1 Value ............................................................................................................ 16
7.2.2.2 Units ............................................................................................................. 16
Mass flow ................................................................................................................ 16
7.2.3.1 Value ............................................................................................................ 16
7.2.3.2 Units ............................................................................................................. 16
Flow rate ................................................................................................................. 16
7.2.4.1 Value ............................................................................................................ 16
7.2.4.2 Units ............................................................................................................. 16
7.3 Air consumption function (option available from firmware version 3.0) ......................... 17
Mode....................................................................................................................... 17
7.3.1.1 Off ................................................................................................................ 17
7.3.1.2 Σ(ΔP >0)....................................................................................................... 17
7.3.1.3 Σ(ΔP)............................................................................................................ 17
7.3.1.4 Σ(abs ΔP) ..................................................................................................... 17
Mass/Pulse or Vol./Pulse ........................................................................................ 18
Pulse output ............................................................................................................ 18
7.3.3.1 Pulse length ................................................................................................. 18
7.3.3.2 Pulse interval................................................................................................ 18
Filter........................................................................................................................ 18
Reset sum............................................................................................................... 18
Old sum .................................................................................................................. 18
Recall Sum ............................................................................................................. 18
Security code .......................................................................................................... 18
7.4 Warning........................................................................................................................ 19
Mode....................................................................................................................... 19
Value ...................................................................................................................... 19
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Hysteresis ............................................................................................................... 19
Tv delay time .......................................................................................................... 19
Tn stopping time (from Rev2.11) ............................................................................. 20
Warning signal ........................................................................................................ 20
Filter(from Rev2.14) ................................................................................................ 20
7.5 Setting .......................................................................................................................... 20
Language ................................................................................................................ 21
Output ..................................................................................................................... 21
Filter........................................................................................................................ 21
Touchtone ............................................................................................................... 21
Resolution ............................................................................................................... 21
Zeroing ................................................................................................................... 21
SMU (creep suppression) ....................................................................................... 21
Illumination.............................................................................................................. 22
Colour change ........................................................................................................ 22
Brightness ............................................................................................................. 22
Contrast ................................................................................................................ 22
Read factory settings ............................................................................................ 22
Code? ................................................................................................................... 22
7.6 Operation ..................................................................................................................... 22
Interfaces ......................................................................................................................... 23
8.1 USB port (optional) ...................................................................................................... 23
8.2 Serial interface (via internal connector) ........................................................................ 23
8.3 List of commands ......................................................................................................... 24
Technical data ................................................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 28
Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................... 29
Menu tree ....................................................................................................................... 30
Certificate of Conformity............................................................................................... 33

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Purpose of instruction manual

This instruction manual describes the features of the P26 and provides guidelines for its use.
Improper use of this instrument or failure to follow these instructions may cause injury or
equipment damage. Every person who uses this device must therefore read the manual and
understand the possible risks. The instruction manual, and in particular the safety precautions
contained therein, must be followed carefully.
Contact the manufacturer if you do not understand any part of this instruction manual.

Handle this manual with care:

 It must be readily available throughout the lifecycle of the instrument.
 It must be provided to any individuals who assume responsibility for operating the
instrument at a later date.
 It must include any supplementary materials provided by the manufacturer.

The manufacturer reserves the right to continue developing this instrument model without
documenting such development in each individual case. The manufacturer will be happy to
determine whether this manual is up-to-date.

Conformity
This device is state of the art. It complies with the legal requirements of EC
directives. This is shown by the CE mark.

© 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

The manufacturer owns the copyright to this instruction manual. It contains technical data,
instructions and drawings detailing the device’s features and how to use it. It must not be copied
either wholly or in part or made available to third parties.

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Safety precautions
2.1 Appropriate use

The P26 is used to measure pressure, volumetric flow, mass flow and flow rate.

Always observe the operating requirements – particularly the permissible supply voltage –
indicated on the rating plate and in the “Technical data” section of this manual.

The instrument may only be handled as indicated in this manual. Modifications to the
instrument are prohibited. The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by improper use
or failure to follow these instructions. Violations of this type render all warranty claims null and
void.

2.2 Shipping, assembly, electrical connections and start-up

Do not close the pressure inlets during shipping. Changes in barometric pressure may
damage devices with low measuring ranges.

Assembly and the electrical connections should only be handled by professionals. They should
be given proper training and be authorised by the operator of the facility.

Although the P26 pressure transducer is highly robust, it is nevertheless a precision instrument
and should be handled with care. Avoid mounting the P26 in the direct vicinity of any sources
of heat or radiation. Ideally, the instrument should be mounted vertically on a wall not subject
to vibration.

The instrument may only be operated by appropriately trained individuals who have been
authorized by the operator of the facility.

Do not carry out a function test with compressed or breathable air. This would damage
instruments with low measuring ranges.

The pressure ports may only be connected and disconnected when the device is switched off.

Measurement errors may occur if the instrument is not kept protected from sunlight.
Specific safety precautions are given in individual sections of this manual.

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2.3 Troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, disposal

The individual responsible for the electrical connections must be notified if the instrument is
damaged or if errors occur that cannot be corrected as indicated in Section 10.

This individual must take the instrument out of service until the error has been corrected and
ensure that it cannot be used unintentionally.

Always unplug the power cord resp. shutdown all supply voltages before opening the
instrument!

This instrument requires no maintenance.

Only the manufacturer may perform repairs that require the housing to be opened.

The electronic components of the instrument contain environmentally hazardous materials and
materials that can be reused. The instrument must therefore be sent to a recycling plant when
you no longer wish to use it. The environment codes of your particular country must be
complied with.

2.4 Symbols

The symbols given below are used throughout this manual to indicate instances when
improper operation could result in the following hazards:

WARNING! This warns you of a potential hazard that could lead to bodily injury up to
and including death if the corresponding instructions are not followed.

WARNING: This warns you of a potential hazard that could lead to significant
property damage if corresponding instructions are not followed.

INFORMATION! This indicates that the corresponding information is important for

operating the instrument properly.

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Instrument description
3.1 Functions

The P26 is controlled by a microprocessor and can

 measure pressure and vacuum
 measure differential pressure
 measure volume flow, mass flow and flow rate
 display a measured value
 monitor a variety of threshold parameters

Keyboard

µC
Valves

Actual pressure value + pos. pressure

Pressure measurement - neg. pressure
Calculation:
volume flow
mass flow
flow rate Analogue output signal

Serial
Display Relay inter-
face

Fig. 1: Basic circuit diagram

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3.2 User interfaces

The following four keys are available:

Menü UP Right Enter

Key Meaning (Measurement Mode) Meaning (Menu)

Menu Start Menu Go back a menu level
Enter Start zero-point calibration Confirm
Up arrow Max. display Increases a value or scrolls up
Right Min. display Moves the arrow or scrolls down
arrow

In measurement mode, the keys perform the following functions:

The Enter key starts a zero-point calibration

▲- key shows the maximum (to reset: press Enter while the maximum is being displayed)
►- key shows the minimum (to reset: press Enter while the minimum is being displayed)

When the air consumption function is activated, the keys perform the following functions:

The Enter key starts a zero-point calibration

Press the “▲“ key to display the current mass or volume flow.
Press the “►“ key to display the current value for the operating hours meter.

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3.3 Internal connections and buttons

Standard version

Version with external zero-point calibration

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Standard version
Output signal Relay1 Relay2 Power supply

RS232 interface for PC Reset

Version with external zero-point calibration

Output signal Relay1 Relay2 Power supply
External zero-point calibration

RS232 interface for PC Reset

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Output signal:

Port designation Description

I current output
GND earth
U voltage output
N (optional) +24 V starts external zero-point
calibration

 Relay 1:

Port designation Description

4 CLOSING CONTACT active position
5 CENTRE CONTACT middle position
6 OPENING CONTACT rest position

 Relay 2:

Port designation Description

7 OPENING CONTACT rest position
8 CENTRE CONTACT middle position
9 CLOSING CONTACT active position

 Power supply:

o 24V DC
Left contact => Ground
Central contact => +24V DC

o 24V AC
Left contact => Ground
Central contact => +24V AC

with transformer

o 115V AC
Central contact and right contact

o 230V AC
Left contact and right contact

o 24 VAC
left contact and right contact

 RS232 interface for PC:

RS232 interface for parameter settings

 Reset:

Pressing this button restarts the processor.

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3.4 Front view

USB (optional) C a b l e g l a n d s:
Signal Relay Power supply

Pressure ports: + -
 RS-232:

Port designation PIN Description

RXD 3 receive
TXD 2 send
GND 5 earth

 USB:

Port designation PIN Description

Power 1 power supply via USB port of
the PC
D- bidirectional 2 USB data, negative polarity
D+ bidirectional 3 USB data, positive polarity
ID 4 not used
Ground 5 GND = USB signal earth
Case Ground shield shielding via PC case

INFORMATION!

The greatest possible accuracy is achieved at room temperature (20°C).

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Zero-point calibration cycle

External influences such as temperature, position or ambient pressure can shift the instrument’s
zero-point, i.e., the value displayed when the pressure ports are open. During calibration, the
instrument automatically calculates this shift and takes it into account during the zero-point
calibration. The zero-point calibration takes place in two steps, which are shown in the top line
of the display (optional).
“ 0” Measuring signal of the zero-point is being determined.
“ P” Pressure is being reconfigured
The interval between two zero-point calibrations can be adjusted in the Settings menu. The
parameter “AutoNull” can be asingn to values from 0 to 2999 (0= off)
Zero-point calibration can also be started with the Enter key if the device is in Measurement
mode.
The P26 does not respond to keys being pressed during calibration.

4.1 External zero-point calibration (optional)

External zero-point calibration is also available (optional). This function is only possible in
connection with a supply voltage of 24 VDC. In this version, there is an additional contact on the
output connector. To initiate a zero-point calibration, this connection must be connected briefly
with +24 V.

INFORMATION!

If a zero-point calibration is initiated via the serial interface or the external zero-point
calibration input, this will still be carried out. In this case, it doesn’t matter if the zero-point
calibration is deactivated or the P26 is in the menu.

Overpressure protection
The P26 has an internal overpressure safeguard that protects the precision pressure
measurement capsule from damage. (Overload range: 200 x [max. 600 kPa])

Display (optional)
The measured values and the menu are shown on the display. The top line is the information
line. This line displays the type of measured value or the status of a zero-point calibration. The
measured value is displayed in the middle line. If the permitted measuring range is exceeded or
not reached, the figures are replaced by '-' characters. The bottom line displays the unit, with the
first two digits showing the status of the two relays.

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Menu (optional)
If the P26 includes a display, you can use the menu to adjust various settings. Press the Menu
key to bring up the menu.
In Menu mode, the parent menu item always appears in the top display line. The middle line
always shows the current sub-menu item or value to be changed. The bottom line displays units
or other help texts.
Start the Menu mode by pressing the "Menu" key. It can be protected with a four-character
password. At the main menu level, “Menu” is displayed in the top line and “Display” in the
middle line. Select your desired sub-menu by pressing the “▲” and “►” keys. Press “Enter” to
go to a sub-menu or enter a value. Press the “Menu” key to go to the next menu level or to stop
entering values.

7.1 Display

The display unit can be selected with this menu item. Press the “▲” and “►” keys to select the
unit you want and press “Enter” to confirm. The type of display (pressure, flow rate etc.) is
selected automatically.

When the air consumption function is activated, the selection of units that can
be displayed is limited to the following: m³/s, m³/h, ft³/h, kg/s, kg/min or kg/h.

7.2 Scale

The scaling function is not available when the air consumption function is
activated. Entering the scaling values defines the density of the medium.
Changing these values when the air consumption function is activated will result
in the calculation of incorrect totals.

The P26 is usually supplied with standard measuring ranges. You can use the scale to adjust
the measuring range for your own use. The output voltage or currents are then copied to this
scaled range. The scaled range should always be more than 0.1 times of that of the P26’s
measuring range, because otherwise the resolution of the outputs and the accuracy will be
poorer.
With this menu item, there are 4 sub-menu items:

 Pressure
 Volume flow
 Mass flow
 Flow rate

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Pressure

This is an important menu item. It is used to specify the pressure range, which indicates the
output value. This pressure range forms the basis for many other settings such as the limits for
the relays (warnings) and factors for the flow display.
There are two default settings for the pressure scale:

 Top = Pressure at which the output has its maximum value (e.g. 5V, 10V or 20 mA)
 Bottom – Pressure at which the output has its minimum value (e.g. -5V, 0V, 0mA or
4mA)

Because the values can be freely assigned, settings such as 0V at 0Pa or 10V at -250Pa are
also possible.

7.2.1.1 Top

With this menu item, you can set the pressure at which the output will achieve its maximum
value. Any value within the measuring range can be selected. It can also be less than the
lower scale value.

7.2.1.2 Bottom

With this menu item, you can set the pressure at which the output will achieve its minimum
value. Any value within the P26’s measuring range can be selected.

7.2.1.3 Units

Use this menu item to select the pressure unit. The following pressure units can be selected:

 Pa
 hPa
 kPa
 mbar
 mmH2O
 mmHg
 Psi
 inH2O
 inHg

Volume flow

This menu item is used to adjust the volume flow display values.
The following sub-menu items are available:

 Value
 Units

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7.2.2.1 Value

This is used to set the volume flow value displayed at the maximum scaled pressure. 0 is
always used as the lower scale value on the volumetric flow display (root-extracted measured
value). The maximum pressure is the larger of the two scale values, which is used as a basic
calculation.

7.2.2.2 Units

You can use this menu item to select the scaling unit of the volume flow value. This unit don’t
have to be identical to the selected display unit. The following volume flow units can be
selected: m³/s, m³/h, ft³/h.

Mass flow

This menu item is used to adjust the mass flow display values.
The following sub-menu items are available:

 Value
 Units

7.2.3.1 Value

This is used to set the mass flow value displayed at the maximum scaled pressure. 0 is always
used as the lower scale value on the mass flow display (root-extracted measured value). The
maximum pressure is the larger of the two scale values, which is used as a basic calculation.

7.2.3.2 Units

You can use this menu item to select the scaling mass flow unit. This unit don’t have to be
identical to the selected display unit. The following mass flow units can be selected: kg/s,
kg/min, kg/h

Flow rate

This menu item is used to adjust the flow rate display values.
The following sub-menu items are available:

 Value
 Units

7.2.4.1 Value

This is used to set the flow rate value displayed at the maximum scaled pressure. 0 is always
used as the lower scale value on the flow rate display (root-extracted measured value). The
maximum pressure is the larger of the two scale values, which is used as a basic calculation.

7.2.4.2 Units

Use this menu item to select the scaling flow rate unit. This unit don’t have to be identical to
the selected display unit. The following flow rate units can be selected: m/s, mph, f/s, f/min,
km/h

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7.3 Air consumption function (option available from firmware version 3.0)

The air consumption function is only available if you have selected one of the following
units as the display unit:
m³/s, m³/h, ft³/h, kg/s, kg/min or kg/h.

This function records the consumed volume or mass of the medium being measured. The
settings are protected by a separate code. You can change the parameters after entering the
correct code. The code remains active until you leave the menu. After switching to the display
mode, you must re-enter the code if you wish to change the parameters.

Mode

A number of modes are available for recording the volume(s):

7.3.1.1 Off

Recording of consumption values is deactivated. The scaling function is available.

7.3.1.2 Σ(ΔP >0)

Recording of the quantity consumed only for pressures > 0. When creep suppression is
activated, only pressures greater than the amount of creep will be recorded.

7.3.1.3 Σ(ΔP)

Recording of the consumption values also takes negative differential pressures into account.
The consumption or mass values calculated from the negative pressures are deducted from
the total.

7.3.1.4 Σ(abs ΔP)

In this mode, the sign (+/-) of the differential pressures is not taken into account. In both cases,
the consumption or mass value calculated is added to the total.

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Mass/Pulse or Vol./Pulse

The recorded consumption values are signalled to the connected control module by a relay.
Every pulse corresponds to a defined volume or a definable mass. This menu item can be
used to set this volume or mass. The parameter displayed depends on the display units
selected. Adjusting the scaling feature adjusts the associated volume or mass value. This
enables you to switch between displaying mass and volume readings even while the unit is
operating. Values are adjustable between 0.1 and 10000 m³ or kg.

The pulse output can generate a pulse rate of max. 5 pulses/s. Adjust
volume/pulse or mass/pulse so that this pulse rate is not exceeded even at the
max. flow rate. If the pulse rate is exceeded, the output will continue to pulse
even when the section is not sending a signal as it attempts to transmit all the
accumulated pulses. Longer periods of activation or inactivity also reduce this
pulse rate.

Pulse output

This menu item is used to adjust the pulse length and the min. break for the volume or mass
pulses.

7.3.3.1 Pulse length

This parameter is used to defined the duration of the relay pulse. Values are adjustable
between 20 and 1999ms.

7.3.3.2 Pulse interval

This parameter is used to define the min. break after a relay pulse. Values are adjustable
between 50 and 1999ms.

Filter

Either the filtered or unfiltered value can be used to record the consumption values. Use this
setting to select either the filtered or unfiltered value.

Reset sum

This function is used to reset the sum for the consumption function. The last value is saved as
backup. (Yes --> Sum = 0, No --> Sum is retained)

Old sum

This menu item is used to display the consumption values sum from before the last reset.

Recall Sum

This function can be used to restore the sum for the consumption function from before the last
sum reset. (Yes --> Recall, No -- Current value is retained.)

Security code

This function can be use to set the code for accessing the menu. You should set a security
code when the air consumption function is activated in order to prevent the device from being
manipulated. When the security code is > 0000, it is only possible to access the menu after
entering this security code.

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7.4 Warning

Use this menu item to influence the behaviour of the relays. The first menu item that appears
here is Select Relay. The settings for this relay should then be changed. Use the “▲” and “►”
keys to select the number of the relay and press Enter to move to that relay's menu.
The following sub-menu items are available:
 Mode
 Value
 Hysteresis
 Tv
 Tn
 Warning signal
 Filter

Mode

During normal operation, the relay outputs are used to signal when values rise above or fall
below definable pressure limits. This parameter can be used to influence the behaviour of the
relays.
The following settings are available:
 Off Relay not active
 Increasing Relay picks up when the warning pressure is exceeded
(depends on air pressure)
 Decreasing Relay picks up when the warning pressure is underrun
(depends on air pressure)
 Air consumption Relay is used as a pulse output for the air consumption function
if this is activated, otherwise the relay is deactivated
Special version Software Rev, 4.01: Here the switching direction of the relays is inverted, that
means the relays drop out when the warning pressure is exceeded or underrun.

In "air consumption" mode, the other relay parameters are not used and
therefore not displayed in the menu.

Value

This item adjusts the pressure value at which the particular relay should switch. The pressure
range defined by the scale can be used as the setting range. Select the pressure unit set for
the display as the unit.

Hysteresis

This item can be used to select the hysteresis for the particular relay. If the volume flow, mass
flow or flow rate (root-extracted display) is displayed, the pressure unit used will be the unit
that was active at the time when the root-extracted display was activated. The hysteresis is
always positive and can be set between 0% and 120% of nominal pressure value.

Tv delay time

The entry value of the relays is derived from the unfiltered pressure value. With this parameter,
you can now specify how long the pressure value can be exceeded or not met until the relay
switches. The adjustment is done in ms.

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Tn stopping time (from Rev2.11)

The entry value of the relays is derived from the unfiltered pressure value. This parameter can
now be used to specify how long the relay should remain active after the pressure value has
returned to the range in which the relay is not activated. The adjustment is done in ms.

Warning signal

A warning signal sounds once every second when a threshold value is exceeded. With this
parameter, you can set the duration of this warning signal for each warning. The maximum
value here is 1000 ms (continuous tone). If both threshold parameters have been exceeded,
both warning tones will sound. In this case, the duration of the warning tone will be equal to
the sum of the durations of the two separate tones but max. 1000 ms.
With firmware Rev 2.21 and later, the warning signal can be switched of by pressing any of the
front key of the P26. It will be reactivated if the pressure will pass any of the the warning levels
again.

Filter(from Rev2.14)

This item can be used to adjust whether the filtered or unfiltered pressure value is used as
source for the relay. Depending on the filter time constants, the filtered pressure values can be
used to filter out short-lived fluctuations in the pressure level.

7.5 Setting

With this menu item, you can adjust various parameters that affect the instrument’s behaviour.
The following sub-menu items are available:

 Language
 Output
 Filter
 Touchtone
 Resolution
 Zeroing
 CS (creep suppression)
 Lighting
 Colour change
 Brightness
 Contrast
 Read factory settings
 Code?

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Language

The menu language can be selected with this menu item. You can choose from the following
languages:

 English
 German
 Italian
 French

Make your choice with the “▲” or "►" keys. Press Enter to confirm your selection.

Output

With this parameter, you can select the output and output range. You can choose from the
following options:

 4…20 mA
 0…20 mA
 -5V…+5V
 0V…10V

Filter

The measured pressure values can be smoothened by a filter before they reach the display or
analogue output. This parameter lets you set a time constant for this filter.

Touchtone

This parameter allows the user to switch-on or -off the touchtone.

Resolution

This parameter affects the display resolution. The display is changed according to the adjusted
values. For example, if the setting is 1%, the display changes to showing the measuring range
in 1% jumps. This can be used with severely fluctuating pressures to steady the display.
However, this does not have any effect on the relays.

Zeroing

This parameter specifies the time interval for the automatic zero-point calibration. The entry is
in min. The parameter “AutoNull” can be asingn to values from 0 to 2999. Setting the
parameter to 0 deactivates automatic zero-point calibration.

SMU (creep suppression)

This parameter specifies the value for creep suppression as a percentage. If this value falls
short of the measured pressure value, the display is set to zero. Creep suppression only works
with volume flow, mass flow and flow rate (root-extracted measurement values).

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Illumination

This parameter can be used to select the backlighting colour for the LCD display in the menu or
when the colour change function has been switched off. You can choose from the following
three options:
 Off The background lighting is shut-off
 White The background lighting is white
 Blue The background lighting is blue

Colour change

This parameter can be used to specify whether or not the display background should change
colour when a threshold parameter has been exceeded. You can choose from the following two
options:
• off The colour change function is deactivated
• on The colour change function is activated

When a value specified in the list of warnings is out of range, the display will turn yellow for the
time Tv or Tn and then be backlit in red after the relay is triggered.

Brightness

This parameter lets you adjust the brightness of the background lighting. You can adjust the
values from 0 (dark) to 16 (bright).

Contrast

This parameter is used to adjust the contrast of the display. This enables you to compensate for
different temperatures or viewing angles. Values from 0 (low contrast) and
32 (high contrast) are possible.

Read factory settings

The factory settings are established in the instrument before delivery. With this menu item,
they can be reactivated if required.

Code?

You can use this menu item to specify an access code for the menu. If this code is <>0, the
access code will only be queried after the Menu key has been pressed. Only when the correct
code has been entered can you proceed to the menu.
If the code = 0, this query will not be made.

7.6 Operation

The operating hours meter displays the recording period for the current air consumption
function. When the air consumption sum is reset to zero, the operating hours meter is also
reset to 0 h.

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Interfaces
8.1 USB port (optional)

The USB interface incorporates a USB socket with an integrated USB-to-serial converter. For
this, the driver from the manufacturer FTDI must be installed on the PC.
Please visit the manufacturer's website: www.ftdichip.com

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM 2.08.24 WHQL Certified.zip

Under DRIVERS / VCP DRIVERS, select the appropriate driver for your operating system.
Once installed, the driver will set up an additional virtual COM port.

8.2 Serial interface (via internal connector)

The serial interface (RS 232) has the following settings:

 9600 baud
 8 data bits
 no parity
 one stop bit

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8.3 List of commands

Command Description Model Rev.

?IP Displays the current pressure in the floating
selected unit (see command UnitD)
?ST Displays the status: 8-digit
Bit6: Relay1 switched
Bit5: Relay1 switched
Bit5: Pressur overload
Bit1: zeroing activated
Reserve bits: 7, 4, 3, 0
?Rev Query of the device revision (from P26 Rev.: 2.xx
Rev. 2.11)
?DMB Measurement range (from Rev. 2.11) floating
SaveSet Saving parameters -
RecallWE Load default settings -
MZ Mode Zero-Point Calibration -

Parameters Description Model Rev

Set: '>'par
Query: '?'par

ScalO Scale top [Pa] floating

(-120% .. 120% of the measurement range)
ScalU Scale bottom [Pa] floating
(-120% .. 120% of the measurement range)
ScalVS Volume flow [m³/s] at max. scale value (ScalO) floating
(Min: 0)
ScalMF Mass flow [kg/s] at max. scale value (ScalO) floating
(Min: 0)
ScalSG Flow rate [m/s] at max. scale value (ScalO) floating
(Min: 0)
PRelai1 Switching pressure relay 1 [Pa] floating
(-120% .. 120% of the measurement range)
RRelai1 Switching direction for Relay 1 (-1 = decreasing, 0 = off, 1 = int
increasing, 2 = air consum.)
SRelai1 Sound for Relay 1 [ms] unsigned int
(0 = Off, 0 ..) 1000)
HRelai1 Hysteresis relay 1 [Pa] floating
(0 .. 120% of the measurement range)
TRelai1 Response time for relay 1 [ms] unsigned int
(0 .. 30000)
ARelai1 Dropout delay for relay 1[ms] (from Rev. 2.11) unsigned int
(0 .. 30000)
RFilter1 Selects the input pressure for relay 1
(0 = unfiltered, 1 = filtered)
PRelai2 Switching pressure relay 2 [Pa] floating
(-120% .. 120% of the measurement range)
RRelai2 Switching direction for relay 1 (-1 = decreasing, 0 = off, 1 = int
increasing, 2 = air consum.)
SRelai2 Sound for relay 2 [ms] unsigned int
(0 = Off, 0 ..) 1000)
HRelai2 Hysteresis relay 2 [Pa] floating
(0 .. 120% of the measurement range)
TRelai2 Response time for relay 2 [ms] unsigned int
(0 .. 30000)
RFilter1 Selects the input pressure for relay 1
(0 = unfiltered, 1 = filtered)

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Parameters Description Model Rev

ARelai2 Dropout delay for relay 2 [ms] (from Rev. 2.11) unsigned int
(0 .. 30000)
Filter Time constant filter [ms] unsigned int
(25 .. 60000)
Lang Language unsigned int
(1=GB, 2=GER, 3=I, 4=F)
AutoNull Automatic zero-point calibration [min] unsigned int
(0=Off, 0 ..) 2999)
Sound Sound unsigned int
(0=Off, 1=On)
TSound Sound duration [ms] unsigned int
(0 .. 999)
DAC Out Analogue output signal unsigned int
(0 = 4 .. 20mA, 1 = 0 .. 20mA,
2 = -5 .. +5V, 3 = 0 … 10V)
Res Resolution unsigned int
(0=max., 1=0.01%, 2=0.1%, 3=0.2%, 4=0.5%, 5=1%)

UnitD Unit display unsigned int

(0=Pa, 1=hPa, 2=kPa, 3=mbar, 4=mmH2O, 5=mmHg,
6=Psi, 7=inH2O, 8=inHg, 9=m³/s, 10=m³/h, 11=kg/s,
12=kg/min, 13=kg/h, 14=m/s, 15=mph, 16=f/s, 17=f/min,
18=km/h)
>Code Access code for the menu (no reading) unsigned int
(0 .. 9999)
SMU Creep suppression [%] floating
(0.0 … 10.0)
C-Change Colour change (0 = off,1 = on) unsigned int Lrg. disp
Contrast setting (0 … 32) unsigned int Lrg. disp
Brightness of backlighting (0 … 16) unsigned int Lrg. disp
Backlighting (0 = off, 1 = white, 2 = blue) unsigned int Lrg. disp
Air consumption function ’>’ only when the correct
code has been entered
LVF_Mode 0 = off deactivated
1 = Σ(ΔP >0) sum for P > SMU
2 = Σ(ΔP) sum with correct prefix
3 = Σ(abs ΔP) sum absolute
int 3.0
VInc Volume per relay pulse [m³,ft³] floating 3.0
MInc Mass per relay pulse [kg] floating 3.0
LVF_Puls Duration of the relay pulse [ms] 20 … 2000 unsigned int 3.0
LVF_Pause min. break after a relay pulse [ms]
50 … 2000 unsigned int 3.0
LVF-Filter Pressure source 0 = unfiltered, 1 = filtered
?LVF-Code Enter password for the LVF functions 4 digit
If confirmed, the LVF status is send as an echo decimal 3.0
>LVF-Code 4 digit
Enter password for the LVF functions decimal 3.0
Current air consumption value dep. on unit floating 3.0
?LVF_V Display the current LVF volume value floating 3.0
?LVF_M Display the current LVF mass value floating 3.0
?LVF_V_alt Display the old LVF volume value floating 3.0
?LVF_M_alt Display the old LVF mass value floating 3.0
>LVF_Res Set LVF value to 0 3.0
>LVF_Rcl Reset LVF value to old value 3.0
?LVF_Rel Query LVF relay (1 = Rel1, 2 = Rel2) unsigned int 3.0

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Parameters Description Model Rev

?LVF_Stat Status LVF_Funktion
Bit 0 = LVF function available
Bit 1 = LVF capable display unit is selected
Bit 2 = LVF data is correct
Bit 3 = LVF data is read-out
Bit 7 = entered LVF code is correct
?LVF_Unit Display the unit of the LVF function int 3.0
= (displayed unit-9) 0,1 = m³,2 = ft³, 3,4,5=kg
Read-out mass or volume increment per pulse floating 3.0
depending on the selected unit
?Betrieb Read-out operating hours meter floating 3.0
Ser.Nr Serial number xxxx int 3.0
P-Date Production date jjmm int 3.0
>ALZ Set to delivery condition 3.0
SaveSet Save settings
RecallWE Memorise default settings

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Technical data
Measurement data
Measurement range 10 / 50 / 100 / 250 / 500 Pa
(also ± measurement 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 / 20 / 50 / 100 kPa
ranges) (freely scalable from 10 to 100% within a measurement
range)
Margin of error ± 0.2 % FS (for measurement ranges ≤ 50 kPa) or
(at 20°C; ±2°C) ± 0.5 % FS
(0.3 Pa margin of error for the reference)
Resolution dependent upon measurement range (max. 5 significant
digits)

Ambient conditions
Medium Air, non-aggressive gases
Operating temperature +10 °C to +50 °C
Storage temperature -10 °C to +70 °C
Protection class IP65/ USB-version IP40
Certifications CE, CSA

Electrical data
Power consumption approx. 6 VA
Supply voltage see rating plate
24VAC/DC +/-10%
24VAC(with galvanic separation) +6%/-15%
230/115VAC +6%/-15%
Output signal 0 … +10 V (RL ≥ 2 k Ω) or
-5 … +5 V (RL ≥ 2 k Ω) or
0 … 20 mA (RL ≤ 500 Ω) or
4 … 20 mA (RL ≤ 500 Ω)

Relay
2 x changeover contacts 6 A / 230 VAC each

Interfaces (optional)
RS-232 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, one stop bit
USB 12 Mbps USB 2.0 Full-Speed

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Corrective Action

Instrument does not work; No power Check the terminal connections
nothing on display and supply voltage
Only m³/s,m³/h, ft3/h, kg/s, Air consumption function Delete consumption sum and
kg/min and kg/h may be activated. deactivate air consumption
used as display units. function.
Scaling menu does not Air consumption function Delete consumption sum and
appear in the menu activated. deactivate air consumption
function.
Air consumption function Incorrect display unit. Please select the correct display
does not appear in the Only m³/s, m³/h, unit
menu ft3/h, kg/s, kg/min and kg/h
may be used with this
function.
Air consumption function Air consumption deactivated Please contact manufacturer
does not appear in the
menu
„Na“ is displayed as Wrong settings for scale Change scale
current value
Pressure drops Leak Firmly slide tubing completely
continuously onto ports; adjust diameter
No serial communication No cable connection Make sure cable is connected
securely

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Dimension drawing

P26 with display P26 without display

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Menu tree

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Display Pressure Pa
hPa
kPa
mbar
mmH2O
mmHg
psi
inH2O
inHg
m³/s
m³/h
kg/s
kg/min
kg/h
m/s
mph
ft/s
ft/min
km/h
ft³/h(LVF option)

Scale Pressure Top xxx.xx )*

Bottom xxx.xx )*
Unit Pa
hPa
kPa
mbar
mmH2O
mmHg
psi
inH2O
inHg
Volume flow Value xxx.xxxx )*
Unit m³/s
m³/h
ft³/h
Mass flow Value xxx.xxxx )*
Unit kg/s
kg/min
kg/h
Flow rate Value xxx.xxxx )*
Unit m/s
mph
ft/s
ft/min
km/h

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Level 1 Level2 Level3 Level4

Consumption Mode
Off
Σ(ΔP >0)
Σ(ΔP)
Σ(abs ΔP)
Mass/pulse
Vol./pulse
Pulse output
Pulse duration xxxx ms
Pulse interval xxxx ms
Filter On
Off
Sum reset Yes/No
Old sum
Recall Sum Yes/No
Security Code xxxx
Warning Relay1
Relay 2
Mode Increasing
Decreasing
Off
Air consum.
Value x.xxxx )*
Hysteresis x.xxxx )*
Tv xxxxx ms
Tn (Rev2.11) xxxxx ms
Warning signal xxxx ms
Filter (Re2.14) Off, on

Setting Language English

German
Italian
French
Output 4 … 20 mA
0 … 20 mA
-5 …+5V
0 … 10 V
Filter xxxxx ms
Touchtone On
Off
Resolution max.
0.01%
0.1%
0.2%
0.5%
1%
Zero-point calibr. xxxx min
SMU x.x%

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Lighting Off
White
Blue
Colour change On
Off
Brightness 0 … 16
Contrast 0 … 32
Read factory (Yes = press
settings Enter)
Security Code? xxxx

)* Decimal point depends on selected unit

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