Pall PCM500 Series User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Pall
®
PCM500 Series Portable Fluid
Cleanliness Monitor

Pall PCM500 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Pall
Model	PCM500 Series
Category	Monitor
Language	English

Summary

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

1.5 Fluid Connections

1.6 Product Specification

Foreseen Misuse of Equipment

Section 4: Principles of Operation

4.2 HMI Control Panel

Describes the Human-Machine Interface, including LED indicators and soft-touch control buttons.

4.3 Test Sampling

Explains how to initiate a test sample sequence using the HMI display and function keys.

4.4 Communications Panel

4.5 Power Schematic

4.5 Battery

Section 5: Connecting the PCM500

5.1 Connection Options

Presents an overview of the connection checklist and the PCM500's configuration for hose operation.

5.2 Connection Options

Details the different connection options for sampling fluids from systems, including pressure ranges.

5.2.1 High Pressure Line (>1 to 315 bar)

Explains the setup for high-pressure fluid sampling, specifying the pressure range.

5.2.2 Low Pressure Line (0 - 1 bar)

Describes the procedure for low-pressure fluid sampling, suitable for systems operating at 0-1 bar.

5.2.3 Reservoir Sampling (0 bar:

5.2.4 Bottle Sampling (0 - 1 bar)

5.3 Operational Checks

5.4 Installation Checks

Section 6: Getting Started

6.1 General

6.2 System Components

6.3 Button Descriptions

6.4 Display Flow Chart

6.5 Example Screen

6.6 Start-up Sequence

6.7 Sampling

Warm Up Screen Example

A Single Test Result Screen

6.8 Test Point & Fluid Setup

6.9 Code Alarm Setup

6.10 Data Manager Screens

Test Points Data Management

Deleting Data

6.11 Tools

Code Format Options

Remote Assist

Section 7: Interface Protocol

1. Hardware Details

2. Protocol Between PCM500 and PLC

Lists the available commands for controlling the PCM500 from a PLC or computer via serial communication.

PCM500 Error Codes

[S] - Starts a Test

[A] – Abort Test

3. Modes of Operation

a). Test Timing Set on the PCM500

b). Test Timing Set by the PLC

Section 8: Fluid Change Procedure

Fluid Change Procedure

Provides a step-by-step guide for safely changing between different fluid types, like mineral oil and water-based.

Wet to Dry Oil or Vice Versa

Section 9: Function Codes, Possible Cause(s) and Corrective Actions

Function Codes, Possible Cause(s) and Corrective Actions

Details various function codes that indicate test situations, problems, and their solutions.

Function Codes, Possible Cause(s) and Corrective Actions (continued)

Section 10: Spare Parts List

Spare Parts List

Section 11: Cleaning and Decontamination

Cleaning and Decontamination

Maintenance

Appendix B: Mesh Manifold Exchange Procedure

Procedure:

Appendix D: Mesh Manifold Exchange Procedure

Replacement Mesh Manifold – 'O'-ring fitting