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Druck DPI 260 Series

Digital Pressure Indicator
User Manual
K048

© Druck Limited 1995

This document is the property of Druck Limited and may not be
copied or otherwise reproduced, communicated in any way to third
parties, nor stored in any Data Processing System without the
express written authorisation of Druck Limited.

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Contents
Section Page
1 Introduction ................................................. 1
2 Specification ................................................ 2
3 Installation ................................................... 3
Panel Cut-out ................................................................. 3
Power Supply ................................................................ 3
D.C. Power Option ........................................................ 4
Electrical connection ..................................................... 5
Pressure connection ..................................................... 6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 6
4 Operation ...................................................... 7
5 Calibration .................................................... 7
Zero ................................................................................ 7
Span ............................................................................... 7
6 Setting-up ..................................................... 9
Coarse zero adjustment ................................................ 9
Coarse span adjustment ............................................... 9
Display over-range setting .......................................... 10
Linearity ....................................................................... 10
Decimal point position ................................................. 10
Bridge supply ............................................................... 11
DPI 262 Pre-amplifier .................................................. 11
Remote power supply sense ....................................... 11
7 Options ....................................................... 12
12 V d.c.power supply ................................................. 12
28 V d.c. power supply ................................................ 12
Analogue Output ......................................................... 12
Buffered Output ................................................... 12
Voltage Output ..................................................... 12
Current Output ..................................................... 12
Output Offset ....................................................... 12
Multiplexed BCD output .............................................. 13
Control Input ................................................................ 13
Remote Displays ......................................................... 14
Parallel BCD output ..................................................... 14
Hold Input .................................................................... 16
8 Fault Finding .............................................. 20

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Safety

The manufacturer has designed this equipment to be

safe when operated using the procedures detailed in
this manual. The user must not use this equipment for
any other purpose than that stated. Do not apply
values greater than the maximum value stated.
This manual contains operating and safety instructions
which must be followed to ensure the safe operation
and to maintain the equipment in a safe condition. The
safety instructions are either warnings or cautions
issued to protect the user and the equipment from
injury or damage. Use qualified* personnel and good
engineering practice for all procedures in this manual.

*A qualified person must have attended a product

training course given by the manufacturer or appointed
agent and successfully completed the training course
on this equipment.

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Symbols and markings

This product meets the essential protection

requirements of the relevant EEC directives.
Further details of applied standards may be
found in the product specification.

This symbol, on the instrument, indicates that

the user should refer to the user manual.

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vi Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used in this manual.

Note:
Abbreviations are the same in the singular and the plural.
ac alternating current
BCD binary coded decimal
°C degrees Celsius
dc direct current
DIN Deutsche Industrie Norm
EOC end of conversion
FS full-scale
FSD full-scale deflection
HBC high breaking current
Hz Hertz
LK link
mA milli Ampere
max maximum
min minimum/minute
mm millimetre
MΩ mega Ohm
MSB most significant bit
mV millivolt
-ve negative
Ω Ohm
PCB printed circuit board
+ve positive
rms root mean square
RV potentiometer (variable resistor)
sec second
SW switch
TTL transistor/transistor logic
V Volt
VA Volt Ampere

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1 Introduction
The Druck DPI 260 Series of instruments are general-
purpose pressure indicators that measure and display
pressure in specific pressure units with accuracies of
±0.1% FS or ±0.04% FS. The pressure sensor can be
an internally or externally fitted transducer or an
externally fitted transmitter.
Internal switches allow for 10 to 200 mV FSD input,
zero adjustment of ±19999 and decimal point selection.
The transducer excitation voltage of either -5 V or -10 V
can be selected by links on the bridge supply circuit
with a maximum load of 350 Ω. The transmitter supply
is also selected by links to an unregulated +20 Volts
(17.5 to 30 Volts) with a maximum current of 20 mA.
Linearization for square law is incorporated via the
supply. An over-range warning can be set to any
pressure.
A range of plug-in, retrofit digital and analogue output
options are available. The power supply can be 120 or
240 V a.c. (selected by link) or an option of 28 V d.c.
or 12 V d.c.

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2 Specification
Electrical safety
................... meets EN61010-1 as applicable
Power supply
................................................... 110 or 240 V
................................................... 50 to 400 Hz
............................................ 3 VA (maximum)
Electromagnetic compatibility
...................... meets EN50081-1 (emissions)
........................ meets EN50082-1 (immunity)
Operating temperature range ................. °0 to 50°C
Combined non-linearity, hysteresis and
repeatability
DPI 260 ±0.1% F.S., ±0.5% TEB ............ (to 60 bar)
DPI 261 ±0.04% F.S., ±0.005%/°C/TC ....... (to 35 bar)
DPI 262 ±0.1% F.S. ................................. (to 700 bar)
See data sheet for full details

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3 Installation
3.1 Panel Cutout
To fit the unit in a panel requires a mounted DIN
standard 92 x 45 mm cut-out. Locate the instrument in
the panel and secure with the case fixings from the
front panel screws.
3.2 Power Supply

WARNING

Voltages in excess of 30 V (RMS) a.c. or 50 V d.c.

can, in certain circumstances, be lethal. Care must
be taken when working on live, exposed
conductors.

CAUTION:
Identify the operating Voltage before connecting
the instrument.
AC powered instruments have black 3-core cables
that must be connected:
Brown - Live
Blue - Neutral
Green/Yellow - Earth

WARNING

Disconnect the power supply before removing the

instrument covers, live Voltages are present.

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An internal link selects a nominal 120 or 240 V a.c. the
operating limits are:
200-260 V a.c. 50-400Hz (Link P6/P7)
100-130 V a.c. 50-400Hz (Link P4/P7,P5/P6)

Electrical safety
To comply with electrical safety standards, the label
showing the operating Voltage MUST be changed
when the Voltage setting is changed.
An internal 500 mA 20 mm fuse is fitted in the live
circuit.

3.3 DC Power Option

DC powered instruments have white 2-core cables
that must be connected:
Brown - +12V or +28V
Blue - 0V
The operating limits are:
10 - 14V d.c. at 300 mA (G option)
20 - 32V d.c. at 150 mA (H option)
An internal 500 mA 20 mm fuse is fitted in the positive
circuit.

Fuse replacement
Only replace the internal fuse (a.c. or d.c.) with a
ceramic HBC, F type fuse.

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3.4 Electrical Connection
For DPI 260/261 external transducers are connected
to a 6-pole connector (Figure 1).

(OPTIONAL)
SCREEN
+ SIGNAL

- SIGNAL
+ SUPPLY

- SUPPLY

SENSE
0V
1 2 3 4 5 6

CONNECTOR
GREENPAR
RM12 BPG-6P

Transducer

Figure 1 External Connections (DPI 260, 261)

The DPI 262 transmitter circuit terminates at a 6-pole

connector (Figure 2).
PCB
4 2 3 5 6 1 CONNECTOR
SIGNAL
SUPPLY
(20 V)

TRANSMITTER
100Ω INTERFACE
PCB
0va
⊗ ⊗ ⊗

1 2 3 4 5 6
SCREEN

CONNECTOR
GREENPAR
BLUE
RED

RM12 BPG-6P

Transmitter

Figure 2 External Transmitter Connections (DPI 262)

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3.5 Pressure Connection
! For gauge and absolute transducers a single
pressure port is marked "+".
Various fittings are available,
(see data sheet).
! For differential transducers the additional
port is marked “-”. The maximum line pressure
of 2 bar must not be exceeded.
3.6 Cleaning
! Clean the instrument case with a damp cloth
and mild detergent.

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4 Operation
The display shows the pressure applied to the sensor
(transducer or transmitter) in the units of pressure
measurement shown on the front panel. The zero
pressure setting can adjusted to increase or decrease
the reading. If the pressure reading exceeds the
preset maximum value (setting from 1999 to 19999)
the display shows a flashing 0000.

5 Calibration
Routine calibration adjustments should be made at
periods of 6 months, this period may be changed
depending on the frequency of use. Use an accurate
pressure standard to apply pressure and, if necessary,
adjust the instrument. Allow a warm-up time of
approximately 1 hour.
5.1 Zero
The zero adjustment is made using the 20-turn
potentiometer accessed through the front panel. For
gauge instruments make sure no pressure is applied.
For absolute instruments, apply a vacuum to the
transducer before adjustment. To prevent
unauthorised adjustments fit a sealing label over the
potentiometer access on the front panel.
5.2 Span
The span adjustment for the full-scale pressure value
is made using the 20-turn span potentiometer accessed
through the front panel. Connect the pressure standard
to the instrument and adjust to the full-scale value. To
prevent unauthorised adjustments fit a sealing label
over the potentiometer access on the front panel.

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 120V a.c.
P5 P6 P7 P8
240V a.c.
DIGITAL ANALOGUE 500 mA
OPTION OPTION 20mm
FUSE
TRANSFORMER
PRESS TO
OR
PRESS TO

PRESS TO
PRESS TO
CLOSE

CLOSE
12V DC - DC

OPEN

OPEN

Figure 3 Internal Layout

CONVERTER
OFF ON POWER
SUPPLY
LEAD
6 5 4 3 2 1

5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
N
E
EARTH/
LK2 GROUND

8
1 2 3 4
DECIMAL
POINT
SELECT

-
SWD NO OPTION IC1
LINK LK1 +

R2
SET SET REPLACED
SPAN ZERO BY R2
ZERO SWS SWZ FOR DPI 262
RV6 R1
R4

RV5
RV4
LK7 LK6 LK3

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SPAN RV7 R3 RV2
LK5 LK4 (5V) (20V)(10V) TRANSDUCER
LK8
RV3 OR
TRANSMITTER
PCB (DPI 262)
X10 GAIN 6 5 4 3 2 1
SELECT SENSE
SET SET
SUPPLY LINEARITY SUPPLY SELECT
SET (LK7 FOR DPI 262)
OVER-RANGE
6 Setting-up (Figure 3)
The DPI 260 Series of instruments can be configured
for other applications including zero and span settings.

6.1 Coarse Zero Adjustment

If a zero display is required for applied pressure other
than zero pressure an offset of ±19999 can be selected
by using the set zero switches SWZ on the PCB. Apply
the required pressure for zero and when stable select
open all the SWZ switches. If the pressure reading is
positive close switch 1, if negative close switch 2.
Close, in turn, switches 3 to 8 open the switch if the
reading overshoots zero. Using the zero calibration
procedure adjust the reading to read exactly zero.
The suppression of 4mA in the DPI 262 instrument is
achieved by this method by closing switches 1 to 7.
Using the zero calibration procedure, adjust the reading
to exactly zero.

6.2 Coarse Span Adjustment

The instrument can be set to read a "full-scale" reading
value up to 19999 for a transducer input of the range
10 to 200mV. Set the zero adjustment first, then using
the span set switches SWS set the required full-scale
value. Close all the SWS switches and apply the
required full-scale pressure.
If the reading is too high, remove link LK8. Open, in
turn, the switches 1 to 8, close a switch again if the
reading over-shoots the required reading. Using the
routine span procedure, adjust the reading to the exact
full-scale value.

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6.3 Display Over-Range Setting
The over-range condition (flashing 0000) can be set to
occur at any reading in the range 1999 to 19999. To
avoid this setting conflicting with the span setting, turn
potentiometer RV3 fully anti-clockwise (20 turns). Apply
the required over-range pressure or temporarily close
switches on SWZ. Adjust the potentiometer RV3
clockwise until the display flashes. Reduce the pressure
or reset the switches on SWZ.

6.4 Linearity
RV4 controls feedback between the amplified
transducer signal and the bridge excitation supply and
affects the correction for square law non-linearity.
Removing LK5 stops linearization feedback.
The following procedure only applies to transducers
where zero pressure equates to zero nominal output
from the transducer.
Note: For other applications refer to Druck.

! Remove LK5, carry out a zero and span

calibration.
! Apply half-scale pressure and note the error.
! Apply full-scale pressure and insert LK5.
! Adjust potentiometer RV4 until the reading
equals full-scale plus 4 times the error
(e.g., if the midpoint is 3 counts low then adjust
the reading to [full-scale - 12 counts]).

6.5 Decimal Point Selection

SWD is used to select the position of the displayed
decimal point
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6.6 Bridge Supply
The supply is nominally -10V at zero pressure or -5V
if LK4 is inserted. Potentiometer RV5 adjusts the
voltage ±5%. In the DPI 262 instrument LK6 is
removed and LK7 inserted, this changes the supply to
an unregulated +20V (17.5 to 30V) for loop power.

6.7 DPI 262 Pre-amplifier

IC1 and the matched resistors R1, R2, R3 and R4
provide a high-accuracy, differential pre-amplifier with
a gain of 50 for transducers. Resistor R3 is replaced
by R2 creating a single-ended, unity gain amplifier. A
small plug-in PCB in the transducer connector contains
a 100Ω sense resistor which is connected between
SIGNAL+ and 0V. This provides a signal of 0.4 to 2V
for 4 to 20mA. The 0.4V is adjusted by SWZ (see
coarse zero adjustment) the span is adjusted by SWS
(see coarse span adjustment).

6.8 Remote Power Supply Sense

By removing LK3 the sensing circuit for the bridge
supply can be remotely connected via the transducer
external connector pin 6. The sense input impedance
is 20kΩ.

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7 OPTIONS
7.1 12V D.C. Power Supply (option G)
The a.c. power supply circuit is replaced by a DC to DC
convertor that generates ±20V, the 12V supply is
regulated providing a +5V supply. To identify the
option a white supply cable is fitted.
7.2 28V D.C. Power Supply (option H)
The a.c. power supply circuit is replaced by a DC to DC
convertor that generates ±28V, the 28V supply is
regulated providing a +5V supply. To identify the
option a white supply cable is fitted.
7.3 Analogue Output
This option is normally installed at manufacture but
can be retro-fitted by Druck or by the user. A plug-in
PCB assembly can be configured to produce, via a 25-
way connector (Figures 4 and 6) one of the following:
7.4 Buffered Output (option C)
A unity gain buffer produces the instrument reading as
a voltage with minimum errors (19999 = 2V).
7.5 Voltage Output (option D)
This amplifies the display voltage to an output voltage
10V max.
7.6 Current Output (option E and F)
The plug-in PCB can be configured so that Pin 13 and
Pin 25 on the 25-way connector (Figure 4 or 6) sinks
current (option E). The sink current depends on the
output voltage established by the buffered or Voltage
output options (maximum 16 mA or 80 mA
respectively).

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Pin 25 can be configured (option F) by links:
! LK6 - 0V for external loop supply.
! LK7 - 15V for power external loop.
! LK8 - unregulated +17 to +30V to power loop.
7.7 Output Offset
The output (voltage or current) can be offset by inserting
links and a resistor. RV1 is used to fine adjust the
offset. A positive offset is used to generate 4mA at
zero pressure reading.
7.8 Multiplexed BCD Output (option B)
The data interface consists of:
! 4 information lines for the BCD data
! 4 address lines to indicate digit
! 1 clock line to indicate new data valid
! 1 signal ground reference
The instrument converts the input analogue signal to
a digital format. The conversion cycle is continuously
repeated, see Figure 5. All information lines are
capable of driving one TTL load.
7.9 Control Input
The HOLD input stops further conversion cycles when
connected to signal ground. Conversion starts when
the HOLD state is at 5 Volts or is an open circuit. The
ENABLE input allows output to take place. The
instrument can be configured for the ENABLE input
state to become active +5 Volts or at open circuit.
This allows up to ten instruments to transmit data over
a shared data bus.

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0 VOLT LOGIC 14 ENABLE
2
EOC/DATA CLOCK 15 HOLD
3
BCD1 16 BCD2
4
BCD4 17 BCD8
5
D1 18 D2
6
D3 19
D4
7
SPARE 20 SPARE
8
21
SPARE SPARE
9
SPARE 22 SPARE
10
SPARE 23 SPARE
11
SPARE 24 SPARE
12
SPARE 25 0V ANALOGUE/
13 4 - 20 mA (POWER)
ANALOGUE
SIGNAL 4 - 20 mA
(SINK)

Figure 4 Multiplexed BCD 25-way Connector

7.10 Remote Displays (figure 5)

The digit lines can select the remote display digits and
the BCD lines decoded to a seven-segment drive form.
The Druck DPI 110 unit is supplied as a remote
display.
7.11 Parallel BCD Output (option A)
The BCD information is available on 25-way “D”
connector. The information is presented as:
! 4 decades of 4 bits (representing values 8,4,2,1
in positive logic).
! 1 bit for MSD (`1' indicates active MSD ).
! 1 bit for POLARITY (`1' indicates negative
value).
! 1 bit for OVER RANGE (`1' indicates input
signal greater than 19999).

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 DATA
CLOCK
HOLD X NEXT CONVERSION
(ON CONVERSION) STARTS
(IF FREE RUNNING)
0.45S approx

300nS MIN

X
X
DATA
20mS CLOCK
EXPANDED
4µS
approx

1.0mS
approx

OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5
HUNDREDS

1
THOUSANDS

BCD8 1
UNITS
TENS

BCD4 1 1
0=+ 0=+
BCD2 0=- 0=- ETC
BCD1 MSD
DIGIT 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
DIGIT 2 0 0 1 0 0 0
DIGIT 3 0 0 0 1 0 0
DIGIT 4 0 0 0 0 1 0

Figure 5 Multiplexed BCD Timing diagram

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Each signal is capable of driving up to five TTL loads.
The information conversion cycle is approximately
400 milliseconds with a short period, approximately 10
milliseconds at the end of each cycle, when the data
output is updated. This update period is indicated by
the DATA VALID signal `0'. The updated data is
available when the DATA VALID signal returns to `1'.
7.12 Hold Input
The HOLD input stops further conversion cycles when
connected to signal ground. Conversion starts when
the HOLD state is at `1' or is an open circuit; the data
flow is free running, see figure 7. The HOLD input (at
`0') latches the data output, the display continues to
update each measurement cycle. A short pulse (>300
nano second) starts an update indicated by a pulse of
the DATA VALID output.
Note: A single trigger mode is not recommended.

1
0 VOLT LOGIC 14 HOLD
2
POLARITY 15 DATA VALID
3
BCD1 x 100 16 BCD2 x 100
4
BCD4 x 100 17 BCD8 x 100
5
BCD1 x 10
1 18 BCD2 x 101
6
BCD4 x 101 19
BCD8 x 101
7
BCD1 x 10
2 20 2
BCD2 x 10
8
21
BCD4 x 102 BCD8 x 102
9
BCD1 x 103 22 BCD2 x 103
10
BCD4 x 10
3 23 BCD8 x 10
3

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MSD1 x 104 24 MSD2 x 104
12
OVER-RANGE 25 0V ANALOGUE/
13 4 - 20 mA (POWER)
ANALOGUE
SIGNAL 4 - 20 mA
(SINK)

Figure 6 Parallel BCD 25-way Connector

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END END END
CONVERSION CONVERSION CONVERSION
10 mS 400mS 400mS

Fig 7 Parallel BCD Data Update Timing

DV = 0 DV = 0
WHEN HOLD WHEN HOLD
DATA
VALID

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DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4
DATA
>300nS
HOLD
FREE RUNNING HOLD TRIGGER/HOLD
EACH 400mS Dv = AS HOLD CHANGED TO ‘0’ HOLD = ‘1’ ALLOWS UPDATE
DATA UPDATED DATA UPDATED AT END OF 400mS AT NEXT END OF
Dv PULSES TO‘0’ NO FURTHER UPDATE UNTIL CONVERSION
HOLD = ‘1’
8 FAULT FINDING
In the event of a malfunction instruments can be
returned to the Druck Service Department or Druck
agent for rectification.
The following fault finding procedures in Table 1 must
be carried out by qualified* personnel using good
engineering practise. Make sure power supply is
disconnected from the instrument before accessing
internal components.
* see the safety page (i)

Table 1 Fault Finding

FAULT ACTION/CAUSE
No display 1. CHECK power supply switched on.
2. CHECK power supply fuse.
3. CHECK power cable.
4. CHECK internal 500mA fuse.
5. REPLACE power supply module.
6. REPLACE display PCB failure.

Flashing display OVER-RANGE CONDITION

1. REDUCE applied pressure.
2. CHANGE over-range setting.

Unstable display 1. CHECK applied pressure.

2. CHECK stability of power supply.
3. CHECK for electromagnetic
interference near the instrument and
power supply.
4. CHECK cable on external sensors.
5. CALIBRATE instrument.
6. REPLACE pressure sensor.

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