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Vaisala PTB220 Series User Manual

Vaisala PTB220 Series
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PTB220 Series Digital
Barometers
USER'S GUIDE
M210194EN-A
AUGUST 2001

Table of Contents

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Vaisala PTB220 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital barometer
Resolution0.01 hPa
Protection ClassIP65
Operating Temperature Range-40 to +60 °C
Power Supply10 to 30 VDC
Output SignalRS-232, RS-485
Stability±0.1 hPa per year

Summary

General Information

Safety

Provides important instructions regarding safety considerations, including warnings and cautions.

Warranty

Details Vaisala's warranty terms for products and service works, including conditions and exclusions.

Product Description

Getting Started

Getting Started with RS232C Interface

Guides initial operation using the RS232C serial interface for commissioning.

Commissioning

Commissioning Commands Overview

Summarizes commands used for commissioning the PTB220 series digital barometers.

SMODE: Selecting Sending Mode

Explains how to select the barometer's sending mode (STOP, RUN, SEND, POLL).

MMODE: Selecting Measurement Mode

Details how to select measurement mode (NORMAL/FAST) and related switch settings.

PULSE: Selecting Pulse Output Mode

Describes how to activate/deactivate and configure pulse output mode parameters.

Software Settings

SERI: Serial Bus Settings

Explains how to set and inspect serial bus communication parameters (baud rate, parity, etc.).

FORM: Defining Output Format

Explains how to define output format for serial data, including fields like decimals and units.

Parameter Settings

UNIT: Setting Pressure and Temperature Units

Describes how to set units for pressure and internal temperature measurements.

AVRG: Setting Averaging Time

Details how to set averaging time for pressure readings to improve stability.

ADDR: Setting Barometer Address (POLL Mode)

Explains how to set unique address for barometer, essential for POLL mode operations.

PLARM: Setting Pressure Alarm Levels

Details how to set low and high pressure alarm levels for immediate notification.

PDMAX: Setting Pressure Difference Limit

Sets maximum allowed pressure difference between transducers for error indication.

Installation

Electrical Connections

Details pin assignments for RS232C/TTL serial/pulse output and RS485/422 interfaces.

Operating

DNOS: Self-diagnostics

Describes 'DNOS' command for performing self-diagnostics and checking status.

Mode Control and Monitoring

RESET: Resetting the Barometer

Explains 'RESET' command to restore default settings or reset the barometer.

PULSE Mode

Adjustment and Calibration

LC: Linear Corrections

Describes how to activate or deactivate linear offset or offset/gain corrections.

MPC: Multipoint Corrections

Explains how to activate or deactivate multipoint corrections.

LCI: Entering Linear Corrections

Guides on entering new linear offset/gain corrections for each transducer.

MPCI: Entering Multipoint Corrections

Details how to enter new multipoint corrections for each pressure transducer.

Self-Testing and Problem Handling

Returning Serial Communication Parameters

Instructions to return barometer to factory settings for serial communication.

ERRS: Error Message Output

The 'ERRS' command to print error messages, codes, and descriptions.

Transducer Testing Commands

TEST n: Testing Transducer Operation

The 'TEST n' command to output measured quantities for transducer operation testing.

Appendix B: Pin Assignments

Appendix C: RS232C/TTL Serial Interface

Appendix D: Pulse Output Mode

Appendix G: Optional RS485/422 Interface

Appendix H: Serial Interface Commands

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