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Vaisala DMP248 User Manual

Vaisala DMP248
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DMP248 Dewpoint
Transmitter
OPERATING
MANUAL
M210492EN-A
JULY 2003

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Vaisala DMP248 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVaisala
ModelDMP248
CategoryTransmitter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

Safety

General safety instructions and warnings.

Warranty

Details of the product warranty and its limitations.

Product Description

General characteristics

Overview of the transmitter's features and capabilities.

The operating principle of the DMP248

Explanation of how the DRYCAP sensor technology works.

Use in high pressure

Guidance on using the transmitter in processes with elevated pressure.

Installation

Selecting the place of installation

Criteria for choosing an appropriate installation location.

Mounting the transmitter

Instructions for physically mounting the transmitter unit.

Mounting; overview

General steps and considerations for mounting the probe.

Mounting the probe directly to the process

Procedures for installing the probe into the process pipe.

Installing the probe through the ball valve assembly

Step-by-step guide for probe installation using a ball valve.

Mounting the probe with a quick connect

Installation method using a quick-connect fitting.

Sample cell

Information on using a sample cell for specific process conditions.

Grounding

Instructions for proper electrical grounding of the unit.

Connections

Overview of electrical connections and terminal assignments.

Connection to an AC supply

Guidance on connecting the transmitter to an AC power source.

Commissioning

Security lock jumper

Explanation of the security lock jumper's function and use.

Selecting the analogue outputs

How to configure the transmitter's analogue output signals.

Connecting the RS 232C serial bus

Instructions for establishing serial communication via RS 232C.

Reverting to factory settings of the serial port

Procedure to restore default serial port configurations.

Commands

Commands and security lock jumpers

Overview of commands and their dependency on the security lock.

LED commands

Using LEDs for calibration and status indication.

Display/keypad commands

Commands executed via the local display and keypad.

Entering numbers

Method for inputting numerical values into the transmitter.

Auto-calibration

Configuration and parameters for the automatic calibration process.

Forced auto-calibration

Procedure for manually initiating auto-calibration.

Selecting and scaling the analogue output quantities

Setting and adjusting the range of analogue output signals.

Output via serial bus

Configuration for data output through the serial interface.

Setting the transmitter address

Assigning unique addresses for multi-transmitter systems.

Selecting the output units

Choosing between metric and non-metric units for output.

Output modes

Selecting operational modes for serial interface output.

Pressure compensation

Adjusting for process pressure to improve measurement accuracy.

Setting the date

Manually setting the device's internal date.

Setting the time

Manually setting the device's internal time.

Serial commands

Overview of available serial commands.

Auto-calibration

Detailed parameters for the auto-calibration function.

Pressure compensation

Command for setting pressure compensation values.

Analogue outputs

Commands for setting and scaling analogue output signals.

Output via the serial bus

Commands for controlling serial data output.

Calibration and Adjustment

Humidity calibration and adjustment

Procedures for calibrating the humidity measurement.

Two-point calibration and adjustment procedure

Detailed steps for two-point humidity calibration.

Humidity calibration table

Reference table for humidity calibration points.

Temperature calibration

General information on temperature calibration.

One point offset correction

Procedure for single-point temperature offset correction.

Two-point temperature calibration and adjustement

Steps for two-point temperature calibration.

Calibration of the analogue outputs

Procedures for calibrating the analogue output signals.

Maintenance

Reference measurements

Verifying transmitter readings against a reference.

Self-diagnostics

Overview of the transmitter's self-testing capabilities.

Temperature channel adjustment with Pt 100 simulators

Procedure for adjusting the temperature channel using simulators.

Measurement of output currents using test points

How to measure output currents using internal test points.

Adjusting the contrast of the display

Method for adjusting the LCD display contrast.

Vaisala Service Centers

Contact information for Vaisala service locations.

Technical Data

Dewpoint temperature

Specifications for dewpoint measurement range and accuracy.

Temperature

Technical specifications for temperature measurement.

Relative humidity

Technical specifications for relative humidity measurement.

Ppm volume concentration (dry)

Technical specifications for ppm measurement.

Outputs

Specifications for analogue and serial outputs.

General

General technical specifications like sensor, voltage, materials.

Sensor head dimensions

Physical dimensions of the sensor head.

Electronics

Specifications for the user interface and display.

Serial interface modules

Details on RS 485/422 and current loop modules.

Options

Power supply

Available power supply options.

Serial interface

Available serial interface options.

Cable length

Options for sensor cable lengths.

Alarm output

Details on the alarm output unit.

Display cover

Options for the display cover.

Spare Parts and Accessories

Order code

List of order codes for spare parts and accessories.

Serial Commands

AUTO-CALIBRATION COMMANDS

Commands related to automatic calibration cycles.

ANALOGUE OUTPUT COMMANDS

Commands for setting and scaling analogue outputs.

CALIBRATION COMMANDS

Commands for humidity and temperature calibration.

OUTPUT VIA THE SERIAL BUS

Commands for controlling serial data transmission.

Serial bus settings

Commands for configuring serial bus parameters.

Setting the transmitter address

Assigning unique addresses for multi-transmitter systems.

Operation modes

Commands for setting serial interface operation modes.

Setting the date

Command for setting the device's date.

Setting the time

Command for setting the device's time.

Outputting the transmitter settings

Commands to query transmitter configuration.

Power Supply Module

Installing the power supply module

Steps for installing the power supply module.

Technical specifications

Technical details of the power supply module.

Installing and Using the RS 485/422 Serial Port Module

INSTALLATION

Steps for installing the RS 485/422 module.

OPERATION

Operating the transmitter with the RS 485/422 module.

NETWORK CONFIGURATION

Setting up network configurations for RS 485/422.

Checking the serial port network operation

Verifying the serial port network functionality.

Installing and Using the Current Loop Module

INSTALLATION

Steps for installing the current loop module.

OPERATION

Operating the transmitter with the current loop module.

NETWORK CONFIGURATION

Setting up network configurations for current loop.

Checking the serial port network operation

Verifying the serial port network functionality.

Error Messages

ERROR MESSAGES

List and explanation of error messages.

Errors after reset

Error messages that appear after a reset.

Errors during operation

Error messages occurring during normal operation.

Wiring Diagram

Main board DMP248

Wiring diagram for the main board of the DMP248.

Alarm Output Unit

The alarm output unit

Description of the alarm output unit's components.

Setting and activating the outputs with menu commands

Configuring alarm outputs via the menu system.

Setting and activating the outputs using an RS line

Configuring alarm outputs via serial commands.

Pressure Conversion Chart

Multiplication factors

Table of conversion factors for pressure units.

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