DH Instruments PPC3 - A B O U T T H I S M a N U al

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Page VII © 2002-2007 DH Instruments, a Fluke Company
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This manual is intended to provide the user with the basic information necessary to operate a PPC3
pressure controller/calibrator. It also includes a great deal of additional information provided to allow you
to optimize PPC3 use and take full advantage of its many features and functions.
Before using the manual, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Table of Contents structure:
Sections 1, 2 and 3 should be read by all first time PPC3 users. Section 3 is most important for those
using the local front panel interface but should be read over by all users to familiarize themselves with
general PPC3 operating principles. Section 4 is for remote operation from an external computer. Section 5
provides maintenance and calibration information. Section 6 is a quick troubleshooting guide. Use it to
troubleshoot unexpected PPC3 behavior based on the symptom of that behavior. Certain words and
expressions have specific meaning as they pertain to PPC3. The Glossary, Section 6, is useful as a
quick reference for exact definition of specific words and expressions as they are used in the manual.
For those of you who “don’t read manuals”, go directly to Section 2.3 to set up your PPC3 and then go
to Section 2.4 for power-up and verification. This will get you up and running quickly with a minimal
risk of causing damage to yourself or your new PPC3. THEN… when you have questions or start to
wonder about all the great features you might be missing, get into the manual!
Manual Conventions
(CAUTION) is used in throughout the manual to identify user warnings and cautions.
(NOTE) is used throughout the manual to identify operating and applications advice and
additional explanations.
[ ] indicates direct function keys (e.g., [RANGE]).
< > indicates PG7000 screen displays (e.g., <1yes>).