Druck Dpi 283

Druck DPI 280 Series
Digital Process Indicator

User Manual
K148
© Druck Limited 2001

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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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 make sure 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* technicians and good engineering practice for all
procedures in this manual.
* A qualified technician must have the necessary technical knowledge,

documentation, special test equipment and tools to carry out the
required work on this equipment.
Pressure
# Do not apply pressure greater than the maximum safe working pressure
to the equipment.
Toxic Materials
# There are no known toxic materials used in this equipment.
Maintenance
# The equipment must be maintained using the manufacturers procedures
and should be carried out by authorized service agents or the
manufacturers service departments.
Important Note
In each section, illustrations of the key press and screen display sequences
describe how to carry out a procedure or setting. The screen displays shown
throughout this manual must be considered as typical examples of many possible
display messages and configurations. These examples must not be considered
as definitive.
Technical Advice
# For technical advice contact the manufacturer or subsidiary.
This product meets the essential protection requirements of the
+- relevant EEC directives. Further details of applied standards may be

found in the product specification.
Associated Publications
K152 Serial Interface Manual
K159 User Guide
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Table of Contents
Preliminary pages
Safety .................................................................................................................................... i
Associated Publications ..................................................................................................................... i
Table of contents (this table) ............................................................................................................ ii
List of Illustrations ............................................................................................................................ iii
Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................. iv
Glossary ................................................................................................................................... v
Symbols .................................................................................................................................. ix
Section Page
1 Introduction ...................................................................... 1-1
2 Installation .............................................................................. 2-1

2.1 Packaging ................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Packaging for Storage or Transportation ............................................................... 2-2
2.3 Returned Goods Procedure .................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Panel Cut-out .......................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5 Power supply .......................................................................................................... 2-5
2.6 Electrical connections ............................................................................................ 2-6
2.7 Pressure connection ............................................................................................... 2-6
2.8 Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 2-7
Cleaning ................................................................................................................... 2-7
Fault Finding ........................................................................................................... 2-7
3 Operation .......................................................................... 3-1

3.1 User Mode .............................................................................................................. 3-1
Alarms ..................................................................................................................... 3-2
Span and Zero Adjustment ..................................................................................... 3-3
3.2 Setting-up the Instrument ...................................................................................... 3-5
Setting a Numeric Value ......................................................................................... 3-6
First Level Menu ..................................................................................................... 3-7
Input Sub-menu ...................................................................................................... 3-8
Display Format Sub-menu .................................................................................... 3-13
Analogue to Digital Converter Sub-menu ............................................................ 3-15
Custom Linearisation Sub-menu .......................................................................... 3-16
Function of Keyboard/External Inputs Sub-menu ................................................ 3-18
Alarms (1 to 4) Sub-menu .................................................................................... 3-20
Alarm Open Collector Output .............................................................................. 3-25
Alarm Relay Output .............................................................................................. 3-26
Peak Detectors 1 and 2 Sub-menu ...................................................................... 3-27
Second Scale Sub-menu ...................................................................................... 3-28
Analogue Output Sub-menu ................................................................................. 3-30
Serial Output RS232/RS485 Sub-menu ............................................................... 3-32
Password Protection Sub-menu .......................................................................... 3-33
Special Functions Sub-menu ................................................................................ 3-34
4 Options .................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Installation ............................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Connections ............................................................................................................ 4-4
RS232 Interface ...................................................................................................... 4-4
RS485 Interface ...................................................................................................... 4-5
5 Applications ............................................................................ 5-1

5.1 Connections to the Device ..................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Connecting a New Device ...................................................................................... 5-3
5.3 Applications for DPI 280/281 ................................................................................. 5-3
5.4 Applications for DPI 282/283 ................................................................................. 5-6
5.5 Analogue Output .................................................................................................... 5-9
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Table of Contents (continued)
Section Page
6 Reference and Definitions ...................................................... 6-1
Set-up Menu ........................................................................................................... 6-1
InPUt ....................................................................................................................... 6-1
dISPL ....................................................................................................................... 6-4
AdC ......................................................................................................................... 6-6
CSLIn ....................................................................................................................... 6-7
FUnC ....................................................................................................................... 6-8
ALr 1/2/3/4 ............................................................................................................ 6-10
PEAk 12 ................................................................................................................ 6-13
SCALE ................................................................................................................... 6-14
AnOUT .................................................................................................................. 6-15
SErOU ................................................................................................................... 6-16
PASS ..................................................................................................................... 6-17
SPEC ..................................................................................................................... 6-18
6.5 Specification ......................................................................................................... 6-19
7 Calibration ............................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Accuracy Settings ................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Calibration Check .................................................................................................... 7-1
7.3 Calibration Adjustment ........................................................................................... 7-2
User Guide (extract from K159) ........................................... inside rear cover
List of Illustrations
Figure Page
1-1 Front View ...................................................................................................................... 1-1

2-1 Dimensions of the Instrument ....................................................................................... 2-4
2-2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................... 2-5
2-3 Fault Finding ................................................................................................................... 2-7
4-1 DPI 280/281/282/283 Internal View ............................................................................... 4-2
4-2 DPI 284/285 Internal View ............................................................................................. 4-3
4-3 RS232 Interface Connection .......................................................................................... 4-4
4-4 RS232 Interconnection ................................................................................................... 4-4
4-5 RS485 Interface Connection .......................................................................................... 4-5
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Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manual.

Note: Abbreviations are the same in the singular and the plural.
A Ampere
µA micro Ampere
nA nano Ampere
ac alternating current
A/D analogue/digital
ANSI American National Standards Institute
BSP British Standard Pipe thread
°C degrees Celsius
cm centimetre
contd continued
<CR> carriage return
COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
EMC electromagnetic compatibility
dc direct current
DIN Deutsche Industrie Norm
°F degrees Fahrenheit
FS full-scale
g gramme
Gnd ground
kg kilogram
Hz Hertz
LED light emitting diode
m metre
mA milli Ampere
max maximum
min minimum/minute
mm millimetre
MSDS Material Specification Data Sheet
ΜΩ mega Ohm
mV milliVolt
NPT National Pipe Thread
-ve negative
Ω Ohm
+ve positive
PC personal computer
PCB printed circuit board
RGA Return Goods Authority
RH relative humidity
RMA Return Materials Authority
rms root mean square
RS232 Serial Communications Protocol
RS485 Serial Communications Protocol
RTD resistive temperature device
sec second
tC thermocouple
V Volt
VA Volt Ampere
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Glossary
The display shows the following terms used in the instrument menu. After each
sub-menu heading, the indented terms indicate the contents of each sub-menu.
InPUt Input selection

dCLO Voltage low level input (2V max)
dCHI Voltage high level input (20V max)
I dC Current input
InPLO Input low value
InPHI Input high value
dSPLO Display low value
dSPHI Display high value
tHEr T/C or RTD input
tyPE Sensor type set
dEG Resolution set
CJtyP Cold junction set
AUtO Automatic cold junction compensation
SEt Fixed cold junction compensation
CJSEt Fixed cold junction value set
bUrn Burn-out set
br UP Burn-out up-scale
brOFF Burn-out off
ACAL Load cell auto-calibration
FULSC Full-scale input set
CALrF Reference load set
StArt Start function
Un Ld Unload cell acquisition
LOAd Reference cell acquisition
Un Ld Unload cell acquisition
dISPL Display format
dECPO Decimal point position
Cn by Last digit resolution
LSt O Dummy zero
LStbk Last digit blank
OVEr Overflow value set
UndEr Underflow value set
AdC A to D converter settings
t Cnv Conversion time
n AVG Number of average readings
t AVG Max deviation of average value
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Glossary (contd)
CSLIn Customized linearization
FUn Function enable
OFF Disable
On Enable
POInt End-point values
In 1, 2...,17 Non-linear scale (input) values
OU 1, 2...,17 Linear scale (output) values
FUnC Keyboard and external input settings
kEyb F1 and F2 key function settings
A3 A4 alarm 3 - alarm 4
A3 Sc alarm 3 - second scale
A3 At alarm 3 - auto-tare
A3 Pk alarm 3 - peak 1
Pk Pk peak 1 - peak 2
Pk Sc peak 1 - second scale
Pk At peak 1 - auto-tare
SC At second scale - auto-tare
Gn At gross/net - auto-tare
E InP external input function settings
EIn 1 input 1 function code
ALr 1/2/3/4 Alarm settings
tyPE alarm function type
OFF disabled
AL HI alarm high
AL Lo alarm low
ALSLO alarm low and security
C rEV reverse controller
C dir direct controller
dE HI deviation high
dE LO deviation low
rELAy relay function set
no normally open
nC normally close
OndLy on delay time
OFdLy off delay time
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Glossary (contd)
HySt hysteresis set
LAtCH latching mode
OFF disabled
rESEt manual reset
FAILS fail-safe reset
SP Lk set-point lock
UnLOC unlock
LOCk lock
SOUrC alarm function variable
GrOSS input signal (gross)
nEt net value
PEAk1 alarm on peak 1
PEAk2 alarm on peak 2
PEAk 1/2 Peak 1 or 2 settings
FUn 1/2 function for peak 1 or 2 set
Pk HI peak high value (maximum)
Pk Lo peak low value (minimum)
dLy 1/2 delay time for 1 and 2
SOUrC peak value variable
GrOSS gross values
nEt net values
nEtrS net auto reset
SCALE Second scale settings
In 1 main scale reading (low)
OU 1 second scale reading (low)
In 2 main scale reading (high)
OU 2 second scale reading (high)
dECPO second scale decimal point position
Cn by second scale last digit resolution
LSt O second scale dummy zero
LStbk second scale last digit blank
AnOUt Analogue output settings
SOUrC analogue output variable
rEAd input signal (gross)
nEt nett value
PEAk1 peak 1
PEAk2 peak 2
GrOSS gross value
nEtF nett value before averaging and integration
GrSF gross value before averaging and integration
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Glossary (contd)
UnLin signal value before t/c or RTD linearization
An Lo low output value setting (0 to 20.000 mA)
An HI high output value setting (0 to 20.000 mA)
SEtLO low source value setting
SEtHI high source value setting
SErOU Serial output setting
bAUd baud rate setting
OFF disabled
9600, 4800 .... baud rate value
PAr parity setting
Addr address value
dLyOP Rx/Tx output delay
rStr, rStP, tStr, tStP Rx/Tx start and stop characters
OPEr mode of operation
HOSt operation with PC or printer
kEY single printout by pressing key AL2
EIn single printout by external input Ein2
A-kEY continuous printout by pressing key AL2
A-EIn continuous printout by external input Ein2
PASS Password to disable set-up menu access
SPEC special function
LOCk Locks access to calibration function
OFF calibration enabled
ON calibration disabled
FInE enables zero correction with locking active
OFF zero correction disabled
ON zero correction enabled
tArE enables tare at every auto-zero
OFF function disabled
ON function enabled
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Symbols
This symbol, on the instrument, indicates the instrument is class II

of lEC 536 and is protected throughout by double insulation or
reinforced insulation.
This symbol, on the instrument, indicates a risk of electric shock.
This symbol, on the instrument, indicates that the user should refer
to the user manual.
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DPI 280 Series User Manual 1-1
1 Introduction
The Druck DPI 280 Series of smart digital process indicators
measure and display voltage, current and resistance from
external devices, including pressure transducers. The DPI 284
and 285 instruments contain integral pressure transducers.
Four keys, on the front panel, allow the user access to two
alarms and two further functions as configured in the
instrument set-up. A 15-way terminal block on the rear of the
instrument provides connections for the power supply, various
external devices such as transducers, transmitters,
temperature sensors and other externally produced signals.
The microprocessor controlled circuits automatically adjust to
the external signals. The DPI 284 and 285 instruments have a 9-
way terminal block on the rear panel providing connections for
the power supply and two alarm functions.
A range of plug-in, retrofitted digital communications and

analogue output options are available. The power supply can
be 90 to 132 V a.c., 200 to 264 V a.c. 47-70 Hz and 10 to 40 V
d.c.
Figure 1-1 Front view
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2 Installation
WARNING
THIS INSTRUMENT IS DESIGNED FOR PANEL-
MOUNTED OPERATION. INCORRECT INSTALLATION
AND USE CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY NOT
COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY STANDARDS.
The instrument must be installed for use in a safe condition.
CAUTION
U SE QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION
PERSONNEL AND GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICE FOR THE
PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION .
/ This section contains instructions for installation

including packaging, fitting in a panel and connecting the
power supply.
/ Sensors and alarm outputs are connected as described in

Applications, section 5 (which includes application
examples).
/ Set-up and operate the instrument as described in

section 3.
/ Refer to the Serial Interface User Manual, for

instruments installed as part of an instrument
communications network (RS232 or RS485) and to
section 4, of this manual, for connection details.
2.1 Packaging
On receipt of the DPI 280 series instrument check the contents
of the packaging against the following list:
i) DPI 280 series instrument

ii) User Manual (this publication)
iii) Calibration Certificate (DPI 284/285) or (any instrument
with an external sensor)
iv) RS232/485 Option, Serial Interface Manual (K152) and
cable
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2.2 Packaging for Storage or Transportation
To store the unit or to return the unit for calibration or repair
carry out the following procedures:
1. Pack the unit as detailed in the following procedure.
2. To return the unit for calibration or repair complete

the return goods procedure as detailed in 2.3.
Procedure
DPI 284/285 units should be at zero/ambient pressure.
Switch OFF and disconnect the instrument from the electrical

power supply.
If available, use the original packing material. When using

packing materials other than the original, proceed as follows:
# Wrap unit in polyethylene sheeting.

# Select a double-wall cardboard container. Inside
dimensions must be at least 15 cm greater than the
equipment. The carton must meet test strength
requirements of >125 kg.
# Protect all sides with shock-absorbing material to
prevent equipment movement within the container.
# Seal carton with approved sealing tape.
Mark carton FRAGILE on all sides, top, and bottom of

shipping container.
To return the unit for calibration or repair complete the return

goods procedure as detailed in 2.3.
Environment
The following conditions apply for both shipping and storage:

Temperature Range ........................ -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F)
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2.3 Returned Goods Procedure
Should the unit require calibration or become unserviceable it
can be returned to the Druck Service Department.
Please contact our Service Department, either by 'phone, fax or

E-mail, to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number
or (Return Material Authorization [RMA] in USA), providing the
following information:
Product (i.e. DPI 281)

Serial number
Details of defect/work to be undertaken
Calibration traceability requirements
Operating conditions
Safety Precautions
You must also tell us if the product has been in contact with
anything hazardous or toxic and, the relevant COSHH (MSDS in
USA) references and precautions to be taken when handling.
Important notice
Service or calibration by unauthorized sources will affect the

warranty and may not guarantee further performance.
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2.4 Panel Cut-out (Figure 2-1)
To fit the unit in a panel requires DIN standard 92 x 44 mm cut-

out. Locate the instrument in the panel and secure.
44 (-0/+1)mm
Cut-out dimensions
92 (-0/+1) mm
Figure 2-1 Dimensions of the Instrument

44 mm
48 mm
max.125 mm
92 mm
96 mm
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WARNING
VOLTAGES IN EXCESS OF 30 VOLTS (RMS) AC OR 50
VOLTS DC CAN, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, BE
LETHAL. CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING
ON LIVE, EXPOSED CONDUCTORS.
2.5 Power Supply (Figure 2-2)

The instruments must be connected as follows:
200 - 264 V ac
Brown - Live - terminal 15
Blue - Neutral - terminal 13

90 - 132 V ac
Brown - Live - terminal 14
Blue - Neutral - terminal 13

10 - 40 V dc
- - positive - terminal 12
- - negative - terminal 11
communications
option connector
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel
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2.6 Electrical connections
Caution
ISOLATE ALL POWER SUPPLIES BEFORE CONNECTING DEVICES
AND SWITCHED OUTPUTS AT THE INSTRUMENT'S TERMINAL
BLOCK.
Details of connecting devices and switched outputs to the

instrument are in section 5 - Applications.
2.7 Pressure connection (DPI 284/285)
WARNING
BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE, EXAMINE ALL
FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE. MAKE
SURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IS TO THE CORRECT
PRESSURE RATING. DO NOT EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE.
/ The 1/8 BSP or NPT pressure port connection is located

on the rear of the instrument.
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2.8 Maintenance
This instrument requires no routine maintenance except

cleaning.
Cleaning
Clean the instrument case with a damp cloth and mild
detergent.
Fault Finding
The following table shows the symptom, the most probable
cause and the action to be taken.
Symptom Probable cause Action
Check power supply

voltage
power supply fault
Check fuse/circuit breaker
No power-up display
incorrect power
Check connections to
supply connections
instrument
to instrument
Return instrument for
internal fault
repair
incorrect
Check connections to
connections to
external device
instrument
Return instrument for
internal fault
Display reading not repair
changing
incorrect calibration Return instrument for
or set-up data repair
Test sensor for correct

sensor fault
output
Check values for OVer

over-range or under-
Display reading and Under in diSl menu
range value
flashing
exceeded
Check sensor for damage
Figure 2-3 Fault Finding
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3 Operation
This section provides a reference guide to the operation and
setting up of the instrument and starts with the instrument in
the factory set condition. Each sub-menu contains a structure
of the sub-menu with an example. At the rear of the manual a
pull-out, colour page shows the complete menu structure.
Section 6, Reference, provides further detailed information on
the menu and sub-menu structures.
Keyboard
These four user mode keys provide access to:

/ Alarm set-points
/ Configured user functions
/ Zero and span correction
/ Set-up mode
In set-up mode access to:
/ All configuration parameters
/ System reset
3.1 User Mode

During normal operation, the keyboard function is configured in
the FUnC menu (see set-up). Keys AL1 and AL2 always select
alarm #1 and alarm #2 respectively, keys F1 and F2 select the
configured functions. If F1 and F2 are configured for peak
values and a second scale, the instrument functions as follows:
Peak reading
Pressing F1, with LED lit, shows the peak value in
normal scale units (highest or lowest reading since
power-up). Pressing F2, F1, shows the peak value
in the second scale units. Pressing and holding F1
resets the peak value. The peak function is
enabled in the set-up PEAk 1 sub-menu.
Second scale
After power-up, the display shows the normal scale
reading. Pressing key F2 changes the display to
the second scale reading, the LED lights to show it
is the second scale. Pressing F2 again, returns the
display to the normal scale reading and the LED
goes out.
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Alarms
In user mode, the display shows the respective
alarm numeric value by pressing AL1 or AL2. The
type of alarm parameter and alarm enable can be
changed in set-up. To change the numeric value of
the alarm press and hold, for 2 seconds, keys AL1
or AL2 as follows:
AL1 AL2 F1 F2
A
D
Hold for > 2 sec then numeric value setting
Numeric Value Setting
AL1 AL2 F1 F2
A
D
confirm setting
+ -
set value
change digit
AL1 AL2 F1 F2 A
D
When the LED above an alarm key lights the alarm

AL1 condition has been met, press the alarm key to show
the alarm numeric value. The alarm operating can
cause activation of an electrical circuit this depends on
the alarm settings in the set-up menu. The LED goes out only
when the alarm condition stops.
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SPAN and ZERO adjustment
This function adjusts the zero and span settings without
entering the SEtUP menu. This adjustment requires the
instrument to measure and display the input signal as follows:
Note:
This procedure (also in the calibration section) details the
method of calibration adjustment for the DPI 284/285.
/ Press F1 and F2 keys, at the same time, enters the function.

/ The instrument continues normal operation, but the right-
most digit is brighter showing that the zero correction
routine is active.
/ Apply zero input to the instrument.
/ Using keys AL1 and AL2 set the zero value (increase and
decrease shown by the arrows).
/ After setting press F2 key.
/ The left-most digit is brighter showing the span correction
routine is active.
/ Apply span input to the instrument.
/ Using keys AL1 and AL2 set the span value (increase and
/ After setting press F2 key; the display returns to normal
operation.
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Resetting the instrument
Resetting the instrument may be carried out in three ways:
/ Removing the power to the instrument.
/ From the keyboard.
/ Through the serial port.
To reset the instrument from the keyboard:
¤ Enter the set-up function by pressing AL1 and F1
at the same time.
¤ When the display shows SEt-UP, press the two

keys AL1 and AL2 at the same time.
¤ The display shows the lamp-test routine

confirming that the instrument is resetting.
To reset through the serial port see the Serial Interface User
Manual.
AL1 + F1
Set-up
AL1 + AL2
Reset
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3.2 Setting-up the Instrument
This section provides a reference guide to the setting-up of the
instrument. To enter set-up, press F1 and AL1 at the same
time. If the menu is password protected the display shows
PASS, the password must be entered. The display shows
SEtUP and to stay in the set-up press key F2 within 3 seconds.
The display shows InPUt and the set-up routine starts. Set-up
is organised in sub-menus; a sub-menu may have a set of sub-
selections.
/ Press key F1 to show sub-menu selections.
/ Press key F2 to enter the selected sub-menu.
/ Press key AL1 to quit the sub-menu and return to the

previous menu level.
At the lowest level of each sub-menu a selection or numeric value
may be entered.
Selection
After making a selection press F2 to confirm the selection; the
instrument automatically returns to the previous level of the
menu.
AL1 AL2 F1 F2 A
D
see SEtUP menu
Press together Then press within 3 seconds
Display Timeout
To make sure that the display automatically returns to the user
mode, there is a timeout on all other displays. If no keys are
pressed for 2.5 sec the display then reverts to normal user
mode.
Note:
Access a sub-menu by pressing: Sub-menu F2
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Setting a Numeric Value
In the set-up menu many numeric values can be changed using
the same procedure as described for alarms, see section 3.2.
Note:
In the following menu diagrams for setting-up the
instrument, this represents a numeric value setting.
'MENU' F2
Set-up Menu Notes

o For correct instrument set-up, the display and input
should be set in sequence. The parameters are set in
two sub-menus. The display format should be set first
and then the calibration (input) parameters entered. This
makes sure the settings of set-points, scaling and input
units are displayed in the correct format.
o When enabled, the password, a numeric value (not zero),
allows access to the set-up menu.
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First Level Menu
User Mode
AL1 + F1 To enter set-up menu press AL1 + F1
SEtUP
F2 Press F2 within 3 seconds
InPUt F2 Input Page 3-5 to 3-9

F1
dISPL F2 Display Format Page 3-10 to 3-11

F1
AdC F2 Analogue to Digital Converter Page 3-12

F1
CSLin F2 Custom Linearisation Page 3-13 to 3-14

F1
FUnC F2 Function of Keyboard/External Page 3-15 to 3-16

Inputs
F1
Alarms 1 to 4 Page 3-17 to 3-23
ALr 1 F1 ALr 2 F1 ALr 3 F1 ALr 4

F1
PEAk 1 F1 PEAk 2 Peak Detectors Page 3-24

F1 1 and 2
SCALE F2 Second Scale Page 3-25 to 3-26

F1
AnOUt F2 Analogue Output Page 3-27 to 3-28

F1
SErOU F2 Serial Output RS232/RS485 Page 3-29 to 3-30

F1
PASS F2 Password Protection Page 3-30

F1
F1 SPEC F2 Special Functions Page 3-31
End of Menu
AL1
Exit Set-up Menu
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Input Sub-menu
This menu contains the master settings of the instrument.
Important note
Changing these settings for the DPI 284/285 could
invalidate the instrument's calibration. The input settings
are set at manufacture and should not need further
adjustments except zero and span corrections, see 3.1. A
PIN number of 1234 (set at manufacture) protects these
calibration settings.
DPI 280/281
AL1 to quit
InPUt F2
InPLO F2 Enter low input value

F1
InPHI F2 Enter high input value

F1
F1
dSPLO F2 Enter low display reading

AL1
F1
dSPHI F2 Enter high display reading

F1
ACAL
F2
Automatic Calibration
FULSc F2 Full-scale
AL1
F1
CALrF F2 Calibration Reference

F1
StArt F2 Start Calibration Cycle
UnLd Unload - Zero reference point

F2
LoAd Load - Calibration reference point

F2
UnLd Unload - Zero reference point
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Input Sub-menu (continued)
Example
DPI 280 required to display 0 to 5000 for an input of 0 to 100mV.
SET
Input Low InPLO = (0V)
Input High InPHI = (100mV)
Display Low dSPLO =

Display High dSPHI =
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DPI 282/283
InPUt F2
Voltage (dc) Low
0 to 2 V max
F1
dISPL
F1
dCLO F2 F1
F1
F1
Voltage (dc) High
2 to 20 V max
F1
InPHI
dISPL F2 Enter high input value
F1
AL1
dCHI F2 F1
F1
F1
F1 Current (dc) Input

0 to 20 mA max
Enter low input value

InPLO F2
F1
InPHI
dISPL F2 Enter high input value
F1 F1
I dC F2
F1
F1
K148 Issue No. 5

DPI 282/283
AL1 F1 F1
Thermocouple
J Type ANSI
tCj
-200 to +750 0C
tHEr F1
K Type ANSI
F2 dISPL
tCK -200 to +1300 0C
F1
T Type ANSI
tCt -200 to +400 0C
F1
tyPE F2 N Type ANSI

tCn F1
-200 to +1300 0C
F1
R Type ANSI
dISPL
tCr -50 to +1750 0C
F1
S Type ANSI
F1
F2
tCs -50 to +1750 0C
F1
100 Ohm RTD

Pt100 -200 to +850 0C
o
1C
F1
o
dISPL
1F
Degrees F or C
F1
Temperature unit and
o
dEG F2 0.02 C resolution of the display
F1
F1
o
0.1 C
F1
F1
F2 o
dISPL
0.2 F
Contd...
K148 Issue No. 5

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DPI 282/283
Contd...
Cold Junction
Compensation Type
Automatic junction
AUtO compensation
F1
with built-in sensor
CJtyP F2
Set Compensation at
SEt F1 fixed reference
F1
temperature
Cold Junction
F1 F1 Compensation Set
CJSEt F2 00000 Value of cold junction
compensation
when "Set" selected
F1
Burn-out
Br UP Burn-Out - Sets a check
F1
for input open circuit
bUrn F2
Br OFF F1 Burn-out off
K148 Issue No. 5

Display Format Sub-menu
Decimal Point
dISPL
F1
F2
dISPL
dISPL
F1
dECP0 F2 Decimal Point

Position on Display
F1
F1
F1
F1
Count By
F1
Last Digit
CN BY F2
F1
Resolution
Counts in 1's, 2's,
F1
F1
5's or 10's
AL1
F1
F1
Last Digit Zero

19999
LSt 0 F2 F1 F1 or
99990
Display
F1
Last Digit Blank
19999
LS tbk F2 F1
F1 or
1999
F1 Display
Over Range
OVEr F2
Set Point
F1
Under Range
UndEr F2
Set Point
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Display Format Sub-menu (continued)
Example
/ DPI 280 required to display 0 to 5.000 for a 0 to 100 mV
input.
/ The last digit should only read 0 or 5 in order to increase

reading stability.
/ The display should indicate over range at 6 and under

range at -0.5.
Follow EXAMPLE 1 to set Input configuration

SET:
Decimal Point dECP0 =

Count By CN BY =
Last Zero LSt 0 =
Last Blank LS tbk =
Over Range OVEr =
Under Range UndEr =
K148 Issue No. 5

Analogue to Digital Converter Sub-menu
AdC
F2
Conversion Time
t CnV F2
0.1 to 20 sec
F1
in 0.1 Sec Intervals.
AL1 F1
Number of Average Readings
n AVG F2
Where n = 1 to 25
F1
Deviation from Average
t AVG F2
Maximum Deviation from
Average Value
Conversion R = Reading
R1 R2 R3 t = Display Update
Time (tCnV)
Time 0.1 to 20 sec
t t
For n = 3
Average AVG1 = R1+R2+R3 = Display
(nAVG)
R1 R2 R3 R25 3
AVG1
AVG2 = R2+R3+R4 = Next

R2 R3 R4 3 Display
AVG2
t
Deviation from Average (t AVG)

tAVG = Value between 0 and 2099. An accepted reading
must be within ± t AVG of the average value. The
display shows an unaccepted reading outside ± t AVG
of the average value and ignores the average value.
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Custom Linearisation Sub-menu
CSLIn
F2
OFF Function
F1 F1 Off or On
AL1 FUn F2
F1 F1 ON End-Point Values
Input One
POInt F2 In 1 F2
F1
Output One
AL1 Ou 2 F2
F1
Input 17
In 17 F2
F1
Output 17
AL1 Ou 17 F2
In x = Display reading before linearisation.
OU x = Corrected display reading for input In x.
x = Input/output point between 1 and 17.
Example
/ A DPI 280 configured to operate with a 0 to 2 bar
transducer.
/ The display shows 0.000 with applied pressure of 0 bar

and 2.000 with applied pressure of 2 bar.
/ Linearity error of transducer with applied pressure of 1

bar the display shows 1.100 bar.
K148 Issue No. 5

Custom Linearisation Sub-menu (continued)
Example
/ Use a three point linearisation to reduce this error.
Set:
Function FUn = ALM

ON 1
Input 1 In 1 =
Output 1 OU 1 =
Input 2 In 2 =
Output 2 OU 2 =
Input 3 In 3 =
Output 3 OU 3 =
DPI 280 Without Linearisation

Reading
With Linearisation
2
1.1
1
1 2 bar
Applied Pressure
K148 Issue No. 5

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Function of Keyboard/External Inputs Sub-menu
Keyboard (F1 and F2 Function)
FUnC F2
A3 A4 F1 = ALARM3 F2 = ALARM 4
F1
dISPL
A3 Sc F1 = ALARM3 F2 = 2nd SCALE
F1
A3 At F1 = ALARM3 F2 = AUTO TARE
kEyb F2 F1
A3 Pk F1 = ALARM3 F2 = PEAk1
F1
dISPL
Pk Pk F1 F1 = PEAK1 F2 = PEAK2
F1
F1
Pk Sc F1 =PEAK1 F2 = 2nd SCALE
F1
Pt100
dISPL
Pk At F1 = PEAK1 F2 =AUTO TARE
F1
Sc At F1 = 2nd SCALE F2 = AUTO TARE

AL1
F1
Gn At F1 = GROSS/NETT F2 = AUTO TARE

F1
External Inputs
External Input
EInP EIn 1 F2
Code 1
F1
External Input
F2
EIn 2
dISPL F2
Code 2
F1 F1
External Input
EIn 3 F2
Code 3
K148 Issue No. 5

Function of Keyboard/external Inputs Sub-menu
(continued)
External Inputs Codes
Add a value of ... To activate ...

1 AUTO TARE
2 PEAK #1 RESET
4 PEAK #2 RESET
8 ALARMS RESET
16 FORCE DISPLAY INPUT (GROSS)
32 FORCE DISPLAY NET
64 FORCE DISPLAY AUTO TARE
128 FORCE DISPLAY PEAK #1
512 SECOND SCALE ON
1024 SECOND SCALE OFF
2048 CUSTOM LINEARISATION ON
4096 CUSTOM LINEARISATION OFF
8192 HOLD INPUT #1 ONLY
Example
/ Use an external switch to reset the alarms Peak 1 and
Peak 2.
DPI 280 Circuit +5V

1
4.7 kW
EIN 2 2 Resets on High
EIN 1 3 to Low to High
EIN 3 4
5
6
Value
GND 7
Alarm Reset 8
8
Peak 1 Reset 2
JO5 external input connector Peak 2 Reset 4
main circuit board
14
SET:
External Input 1 EIn 1 = 00014 Alarm Reset, Peak 1 Reset and
Peak 2 Reset.
Assuming keyboard F1 and F2

set for Peak 1 and Peak 2 i.e.
kEyb = Pk Pk F1 = Peak - F2 = Peak
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Alarms (1 to 4) Sub-menu
Type
ALr 1 2 3 4 OFF - Alarm OFF
F1
- Alarm HIGH - activates

F2 AL HI
when Input Higher than
F1 Set-point
- Alarm LOW - Activates
AL Lo
when Input Lower
tyPE F2 F1 than Set-point
- Alarm LOW with SECURITY
ALSLO
As ALLo but Disabled at
F1
F1 Power On
- Reverse On/Off Controller
C rEV
On when Reading High
F1 F1 (e.g. Cooling Controller)
- Direct On/Off Controller
C dIr
On when Reading Low
(e.g. Heating Controller)
Relay (Output)
no
F1 - Alarm Output
rELAY F2 F1 Normally OPEN
F1
- Alarm Output
nC
Normally CLOSED
AL1 F1
ON DELAY - Time Alarm must remain

OndLy F2
on to Trigger Output
(0 to 100 Sec in 0.1 Sec Steps)
F1
OFdLy F2 OFF DELAY - Time Alarm must remain

off to Trigger Output
(0 to 100 Sec in 0.1 Sec Steps)
F1
HySt F2 HYSTERESIS - 'Dead Zone'

between On and Off
F1
Alarm Switching
Contd... Contd...
K148 Issue No. 5

Alarms (1 to 4) Sub-menu (continued)
Contd... Contd...
Latch
F1
Off
OFF - Alarms Switches Off when
Alarm Disable Condition Met
F1
Reset
- Alarm Switches Off
LAtCH F2 rESEt when Key Activated
F1
F1
Fail Safe
- Alarm Switches Off when
FAILS Disable Condition Met and
Key Activated
AL1 F1
Set-point Lock
OFF - Set-point can be Changed
by Keyboard
SP Lk F2 F1
F1 - Set-point cannot be
ON Changed by Keyboard
Source
GrOSS Gross
- Alarm Functions on
SOUrC F2 F1
Gross Input
nEt Net
F1 - Alarm Functions
F1 on Nett
PEAK1 F1
Peak 1
TyPE
F1
PEAK1
PEAK2 Peak 2
PEAK2
Alarm set-points
To access the alarms the instrument must be in the normal
operating mode and not in the set-up menu.
To set an alarm set-point:
Main display Hold for 2 secs

Numeric value
AL1
F2
To confirm
K148 Issue No. 5

3-22
TYPE defines the operation of the alarm output in relation to the

set-point value. The full operation of each alarm can only be
seen when used with the hysteresis setting.
The diagram below shows the operation of various types of
alarms with a set-point of 2 and the hysteresis at 1.
Alarm High (ALHI) Alarm Low (ALLo)
Display Display
Reading Reading
Alarm Alarm
Active Active
Off Off
Alarm Low with Security (ALSLo)
Reverse On/Off Controller (CREV) Direct On/Off Controller (CdIr)

Display Display
Reading Reading
t t
Alarm Alarm
Active Active
Off Off
t t
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K148 Issue No. 5

3-24
Example
/ Set Alarm 1 to activate when the display reading goes
above 6.000.
Alarm 1 AL1 = =
Hold 2 seconds
/ Alarm 1 should be switched off, when the display reading

goes below 5.000, by pressing key AL1.
/ Enter set-up mode and ALr 1 (alarm 1).
/ The set-point should be locked from the key board

access.
/ Set input/output parameters as detailed below:.
Type tyPE = AL HI1

ALM Alarm High
Normally Open
Relay rELAy = NN
o/C or Closed
On Delay OndLy =
Off Delay OFdLy =
Hysteresis HySt =
Latch LAtCH = FAILS Fail Safe
Set-point
Lock
SP Lk = LOCK Locked
Source SOUrC = InPUt Input
K148 Issue No. 5

Alarm Open Collector Output
External +V Supply
Max 48 V d.c.
{ Load at 0.5 A
GND
External +V Supply
L1 L2 L3 L4 { Load
External GND
8
7 8 9 10 11
A1 A2 A3 A4
A1 A2 A3 A4 DPI 280
GND
Example
/ A buzzer should sound if either or both Alarms 1 and 2
are activated.
External +V Supply
External GND
8
7 8 9 10 11
A1 A2 A3 A4 DPI 280
A1 A2
GND
K148 Issue No. 5

3-26
Alarm Relay Output
DPI 281/283
RL1 RL2
8
7 8 9 10
A1 A2 A3 A4
Alarm 1 Alarm 2
O/P O/P
240 Vac @ 3A
The relay can switch
24 Vdc @ 1A
K148 Issue No. 5

Peak Detectors 1 and 2 Sub-menu
PEAk 1/2
Function
F2
Pk HI Peak High
F1 F1
FUn F2
F1 F1 Pk Lo Peak Low
Delay
dLy F2
Minimum Time
AL1 F1 0.1 sec
GrOSS Source
F1 F1 Gross value
SOUrC
dLy F2
nEt Net value

F1
nEtrS Net resets Pk1

and Pk2 on auto-zero
/ Configure peak detector 1 to capture the maximum

reading only when higher than the previous peak value
for 10 seconds or more.
Set:
Function FUn = Pk HI Peak High
Delay dLy = Delay 10 seconds
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Second Scale Sub-menu
SCALE F2
Input 1
In 1 F2 A point on the main scale
F1
Output 1
OU 1 F2 the related point on the
F1
secondary scale
AL1 F1
Input 2
In 2 F2
a second point on the main
F1 scale
Output 2
OU 2 F2 the related point on the
secondary scale
Decimal Point
F1 F1
dISPL
dISPL
F1 Decimal
point
dECP0 F2
position
F1 on display
F1
F1
F1
Count By
F1
Last digit
CN BY F2
F1
resolution
F1
F1
Contd... Contd...
K148 Issue No. 5

Second Scale Sub-menu (continued)
F1
Contd... Last Zero
LS tO F2 F1 99990 Display
F1
F1
AL1 F1
F1
Last Blank
LS tbk F2 F1
1999 Display
F1
Example
/ Configure the second scale to read psi, with the primary
scale reading 0 to 5.000 bar.
0 bar = 0 psi 5 bar = 72.5 psi

SET:
Input 1 In 1 =
Output 1 OU 1 =
Input 2 In 2 =
Output 2 OU 2 =
Decimal
Point
dECPO =
Count By Cn by = by 1,2,5 or 10
Last Zero LS tO =
Last Blank LS tbk =
Configure keyboard (FUNC) as: A3Sc, PkSc or ScAt.
K148 Issue No. 5

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Analogue Output Sub-menu
Source
AnOUt rEAd Main display Reading
F1
F2 nEt Nett value

F1
SOUrC F2 PEAK 1 PEAK 1 detector

F1
PEAK 2 PEAK 2 detector

F1 F1
GrOSS Gross value

F1
F1
nEtF Nett value before averaging

and integration
F1
GrSt Gross value before averaging

and integration
F1
UnLIn Unlinear
The signal value before
t/c or RTD linearisation
Analogue Low
AnLo F2
Low value of analogue output
F1 i.e. between 0.000 to 20.400 mA
Analogue High
F1
AnHI F2
High value of analogue output
F1 i.e. between 0.000 to 20.400 mA
AL1
Setting Low
SEtLo F2
Display reading corresponding to lowest
F1 calibration point of the output.
Setting High
SEt HI F2
Display reading corresponding to highest
calibration point of the output.
K148 Issue No. 5

Analogue Output Sub-menu (continued)
/ Configure the analogue output to give a 0 to 20 mA
output corresponding to the main scale reading of 0 to
5.000.
SET:
Source SOUrC = ALM
rEAd 1 Main Display
Reading
Analogue Low An Lo =
Analogue High An HI =
Setting Low SEt Lo =
Setting High SEt HI =
/ Now connect an external resistor to convert the 0 to 20

mA output to 0 to 5 Volts.
- V +
-
R
+
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Using V = I R R= 5V
20 mA
R = 250 W
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Serial Output RS232/RS485 Sub-menu
Baud Rate
SErOU OFF Off
F1
F2 9600
F1
bAUd F2 4800
F1
F1
300
F1
Parity
nOnE None
F1
PAr F2 EVEn F1 Even

F1
Odd Odd
F1
AL1
F1
Addr F2 Instrument Address
1 to 99
F1
dLyOP F2 Output Delay

0 to 255
F1
rStr F2 Rx Start character

0 to 255
F1
rStP F2 Rx Stop character

0 to 255
F1
tStr F2 Tx Start character

0 to 255
F1
tStP F2 Tx Stop character

0 to 255
F1
Contd... Contd...
K148 Issue No. 5

Serial Output RS232/RS485 Sub-menu (continued)
Contd... Contd...
F1
Operating mode
Host
HOSt - Normal operation
F1 with PC interface
Key
kEY -Single printout
OPEr F2
by pressing AL2
F1
External input
Ein F1
- Single printout
F1 by external input
Auto key
A-kEY - Continuous printout
F1
by pressing AL2
Auto external input

A-Ein
- Continuous printout
by external input
Password Protection Sub-menu
PASS F2
/ The password may be set as any number between 1 and

999. A number of 0000 disables the function.
/ When the password is active, enter the correct number

to access the set-up mode.
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Special Functions Sub-menu
SPEC Function
F2
OFF Calibration access
LOCk F2
F1 F1 - enabled
F1 On Calibration access
- disabled
F1
OFF Zero correction - disabled
F1
AL1
FinE F2 F1
F1 On Zero correction - enabled
OFF Tare - disabled

F1
tArE F2 F1
On Tare - enabled
/ Setting LOCk to On prevents access to dISPL, CSLn and

SCALE on the DPI 280 and InPUt, dISL, CSLIn and
SCALE on the DPI 282/283.
/ Change LOCk to OFF to access the calibration

parameters.
K148 Issue No. 5

4 Options
An option board for analogue output - current (option A), RS232
interface (option B), RS485 interface (option C) or analogue
output - voltage (option D) can be fitted to a 12-pin connector
on the main board. The option board can be installed by the
user and does not require calibration.
Note:
The options for the DPI 284/285 are coded A2, B2, C2
and D2. The option boards function in the same way but
are physically different to the option boards coded A1,
B1, C1 and D1, for the DPI 280/1/2/3 instruments.
4.1 Installation
Switch off and disconnect the instrument.
/ Remove the screw on the rear corner of the case.
/ Using a small screwdriver, remove the front panel frame.
/ Using a small screwdriver, carefully remove the front

panel.
/ Disconnect the two connectors (1-6 and 7-15) from the

rear terminal block.
/ Carefully remove the instrument through the front of the

case.
/ Insert the card on the 12-pin connector located on the

main board.
/ Cut out the rear panel label covering the option board
connector.
/ Insert the assembled instrument in the case and lock the

retaining screw.
/ Fit the adaptor to the option board connector.
K148 Issue No. 5

4-2
1
External input
JØ5
connector
JØ5 ZC404687CFN
MD12
8
Mask
number
Option card
connector
External input connector J05*

1 +5V @15 mA max
2 External input #2 ü Typical circuits free
relay
3 External input #1 ý and connections
contact
4 External input #3 þ
5 Bypass (active low on power-up) **
+5 V
6 Do not connect (mandatory!)
7 Gnd (not isolated from input)
8 Gnd (not isolated from input) 4.7 kW
< 0.5 V
1 mA
* valid only for mask No. ZC404687CFN release MD 12

firmware version 1-2 Opto-coupler
** consult manufacturer or authorized dealer for correct use
Figure 4-1 DPI 280/281/282/283 Internal view
K148 Issue No. 5

ZC404687CFN
MD12
Transducer Option card

connector
Transducer
pressure
connection
Figure 4-2 DPI 284/285 Internal view
K148 Issue No. 5

4-4
4.2 Connections
6
5 To the computer
4
3
2 RS232 output to the next device
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Figure 4-3 RS232 Interface Connection

PC
DPI 280 9-way D-type
connector connector
pin pin
6 5 Gnd
5 2 Rxd
4 3 Txd
4 DTR
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
Instrument N + 1 Instrument N
6 6 Gnd
5 5 Rxd
4 4 Txd
3 3
2 2
1 1
Figure 4-4 RS232 Interconnection
4.2.1 RS232 Interface

Option B, the RS232 interface, comprises a PCB fitted in the
instrument and a one metre cable with mating connector.
Using this interface the instrument can be part of a network of
up to 99 devices with a point to point maximum distance of 20
metres. When connecting to a PC it may be necessary to
connect the handshake lines as follows:
In the connector plugged into the PC link -
DTR to DSR
RTS to CTS
K148 Issue No. 5

- RS485 bus
+
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Figure 4-5 RS485 Interface Connection
4.2.2 RS485 Interface

Option C, the RS285 interface, comprises a PCB fitted in the
instrument. Using this interface the instrument can be part of a
network of up to 31 addressable devices with a maximum
cable length of 1200 metres.
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K148 Issue No. 5

5 Applications
The 15-way terminal block divides into three types of
connection:
Connections to the device 1 - 6 (DPI 280, 281, 282 and 283)
Switch output 7 - 10
Power supply 11 - 15
Note: Terminal 11 is common/ground for both switch

output and d.c. power supply.
5.1 Connections to the Device
(DPI 280, 281, 282 and 283)

Terminals 1 - 6 provide connections for excitation of the device
and measurement of the device output.
Switch Output DPI 280, DPI 282 and DPI 284

Terminals 7 - 10 are switched outputs for the operation of
external equipment such as relays. Terminal 11 provides the
common or ground connection for these outputs.
Switch output DPI 280, DPI 282 and DPI 284
K148 Issue No. 5

5-2
These instruments are fitted with two relays, in place of open
collector outputs, to show alarm conditions.
7 8 9 10
RL1 RL2 RL3 RL4

Relay 1 is linked to alarm 1 and relay 2 to alarm 2. In
instrument set-up, the relays can be selected to operate as
normally open or normally closed. Alarms 3 and 4 have no
outputs but show alarm conditions on the front panel display.
Power Supply
The power supplies for the instrument connects to terminals
11 - 15.
K148 Issue No. 5

5.2 Connecting a New Device
Before connecting any new device find out the cable
identification, the polarity and the type of output. Further
information is required for setting-up the instrument: type and
range of input, output range, units and the scale. The following
diagrams are examples of methods for the connection and
measurement of various devices. The DPI 280/1 instrument
only measures Voltage; the DPI 282/3 measures Voltage,
current and the output of temperature sensing devices.
1 2 3 4 5 6
In- In+ Exc- Exc+
Druck transducer
silicon diaphragm
sensing bridge
Druck Transducer Connections
5.3 Applications for DPI 280/281

The DPI 280/281 instruments are normally supplied with a
Druck transducer but can be used to measure mV and to supply
and measure the output of a bridge circuit.
Voltage Input 6-wire Bridge Input
K148 Issue No. 5

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Application Example
Connecting and setting-up the DPI 280/1 instrument with a
Druck PDCR 4010 transducer.
Preparation
/ Note the following information:
Input: 0 to 100 mV
Display: 0 to 1 bar
Excitation: 10 V d.c.
Set-up Procedure
/ Enter the Set-up AL1 + F1 [SEtUP] and then F2 [InPUt].
/ Go to the Display menu Press F1 [dISPL].
/ Set the decimal point position
Press F2 [dECPO], press F2 [1999.9], press F1 until the display shows [1.9999]
press F2 to accept [dECPO].
/ Set the over and under range values
Press F1 until display shows [0VEr], press F2, enter a suitable value [1.1000].*
Press F2 to accept this value.
Press F1 [UndEr], press F2 and enter a suitable value [-0.1000].*
Press F2 to accept this value.
Press AL1 to return to the top menu [dISPL].
/ Set the input to display scaling.
Press F1 until display shows [InPUt]. Press F2 to select dCLO and press F2 to
select the input sub-menu F2 [InPLO].
Press F2 and enter the value of the low input Voltage [0.0000]*.
Press F2 to accept it.
Press F1 [InPHI] then F2 and enter the value of the high input voltage [0.1000]*.
Press F1 [dSPL0] then F2, enter the value of the low display reading [0.0000]*.
Press F1 [dSPHI] then F2, enter the value of the high display reading [1.0000]*.
* To enter a value. Press F1 to change the highlighted digit.
Press AL1 to increment or AL2 to decrement the highlighted digit.
/ Press AL1 to exit the sub-menu press AL1 again to exit SEtUP.
/ Connect as shown in the following diagram.
Note:
1 2 3 4 5 6 Connection of the transducer
may be carried out before
initial set-up, but this can
In- In+ Exc- Exc+
produce display readings
blue yellow white red
that flash (see above) and
reading values that cause
confusion.
Druck PDCR 4010
transducer
K148 Issue No. 5

InPUt
F2
dISPL
F2
dECP0 F2 Decimal Point

F1
Decimal Point
dECP0 F2
dISPL
dISPL Position on Display
F2
CN BY
F2
LSt 0
F2
LS tbk
F2
Over Range
OVEr F2
F2
Set Point
F1
UndEr F2 Under Range

F2 Set Point
AL1
AL1
AL1
AL1
AL1
InPUt InPLO F2 Enter low input value
F2 F1
dISPL
dCLO F2 F1
F1
F2
Exit AL1
AL1
AL1
AL1
AL1
SEtUP
Example Set-up Procedure
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5.4 Applications for DPI 282/3
The DPI 282/3 instrument can be used to measure mV, mA and
to supply and measure the output of transmitters and
thermocouples.
Voltage and Thermocouple Input Current Input
RTD Pt100 Input 2-wire Transmitter Input
3/4 Wire Transmitter
K148 Issue No. 5

Application Example
Connecting and setting-up the DPI 282/3 instrument with a
thermocouple type K.
Preparation
/ Note the following information:
Input: -5.90 to 52.40 mV
Display: -200 to 1300°C
Type: tC K
Resolution: 0.1°C
Cold junction compensation: automatic (built-in sensor).
Set-up Procedure
/ Enter the SEtUP menu AL1 + F1 [SEtUP] and select F2 [InPUt].
/ Press F2 [dCL0]. Press F1 and step to [tHEr] press F2 [tyPE].
/ Press F2 and using F1 step through to [tC K]. Press F2 [tyPE].
/ Press F1 [dEG], press F2 and using F1 step through to 0.1°C
press F2 to accept [dEG].
/ Press AL1 until the display shows InPUt then press F1 to
change the display to [dISPL].
/ Press F1 [Cn by], F1 [LSt 0], F1 [LStbk], F1 [OVEr]* enter a
value above the maximum display reading. Press F2 to accept
this value.
/ Press F1 [UndEr]* enter a value below the minimum display
reading. Press F2 to accept this value.
/ Press AL1 to exit the sub-menu press AL1 again to exit SEtUP.
* When a current display reading is greater than these values

the display flashes.
/ Connect as shown in the diagram for voltage and thermocouple input.
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Thermocouple
InPUt
F2 tyPE F2 tCj
F2 F1
K Type ANSI
dEG F2 dISPL
tCK
-200 to +1300 0C
dCLO
o
F2 1C Degrees F or C
F1 F1 Temperature unit and

resolution of the display
o
dISPL
1F
tHEr F1
o
0.02 C
F1
F1
AL1
AL1
InPUt
AL1 o
AL1
AL1 F2 0.1 C
F2 F1
dISPL
o
dISPL
0.2 F
F2
dECP0
F2
CN BY
F2
LSt 0
F2
LS tbk
F2
Over Range
OVEr F2
F2
Set Point
F1
Under Range
UndEr F2
F2
Set Point
AL1
AL1
AL1
AL1
AL1
Exit
SEtUP
Example Set-up Procedure
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5.5 Analogue Output
The analogue output converts the display reading into a mA
signal. It can be set to provide a gross or nett signal and record
peaks. This output signal can show un-linearized values such
as thermocouple or RTD output.
+/-
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
DPI 280, 281, 282 and 283 DPI 284 and 285
Analogue Output
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6 Reference and Definitions
Set-up Menu
The following description is structured in the same way as the
set-up menu.
Notes
o For correct instrument set-up, the display and input
should be set in sequence. The parameters are set in
two sub-menus. The display format should be set first
and then the calibration (input) parameters entered. This
makes sure the settings of set-points, scaling and input
units are displayed in the correct format.
o When enabled, the password, a numeric value (not zero),
allows access to the set-up menu.
InPUt
This menu contains the master settings of the instrument.
Important note
Changing these settings for the DPI 284/285 could
invalidate the instrument's calibration. The input settings
are set at manufacture and should not need further
adjustments except zero and span corrections, see section
3-1. A PIN number of 1234 (set at manufacture) protects
the calibration settings.
DPI 280/281
Note:
The DPI 280/281 and 282/283 contain different InPUt
menus.
The input configuration and operating mode is selected through
five sub-menus:
InPLO Low input setting
InPHI High input setting
dSPLO Low display reading
dSPHI High display reading
ACAL Automatic calibration
Parameters InPLO, InPHI define the lowest and highest input

voltages between 0 and 2 V FS. Parameters dSPLO and dSPHI
define the lowest and highest displayed values equivalent to
the input voltages.
(e.g., InPLO = 0.400 V, InPHI = 1.000 V, dSPLO = 1500, dSPHI
= 15000).
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ACAL
This sets the automatic calibration function and has the sub-
selections:
FULSC Full-scale input setting
CALrf Reference load setting
StArt Start automatic calibration function
Details of this function are contained in Section 7 Calibration.
DPI 282/283
The input type and conditioning is selected by four sub-menus:
dCLO Low level voltage input
dCHI High level voltage input
I dc Current input
tHEr Thermometer function
EdCLO
Selects the input configuration to accept input voltages
from 0 to 20 mV FS to 0 to 2 V FS.
Four parameters are available:
These parameters define two calibration point defining
the operating range
(e.g., InPLO = 5.40 mV, InPHI = 18.60 mV, dSPLO =
100.0, dSPHI = 500.0).
EdCHI
Selects the input configuration to accept input voltages
from 0 to 2 V FS up to 0 to 20 V FS.
These parameters define two calibration points defining
the operating range
(e.g., InPLO = 1.400 V, InPHI = 12.600 V, dSPLO = 1500,
dSPHI = 14500).
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I dc
Selects the input configuration to accept input currents
from 0 to 1 mA FS to 0 to 20 mA FS.
These parameters define two calibration points defining
the operating range
(e.g., InPLO = 04.000 mA, InPHI = 20.000 mA, dSPLO = -
5000, dSPHI = 5000).
tHEr
Selects the input configuration to accept thermocouple and
RTD temperature sensors.
tyPE Sensor type
dEG Degree type and resolution
CJtyP Type of compensation (for T/C)
CJSEt Compensation temperature in Celsius
bUrn Thermocouple burn-out mode (if fixed)
tyPE
Selects the type of sensor connected to the instrument:
tC J J type thermocouple ANSI -200 to +750° C
tC k K type thermocouple ANSI -200 to +1300° C
tC t T type thermocouple ANSI -200 to +400° C
tC n N type thermocouple ANSI -200 to +1300° C
tC r R type thermocouple ANSI -50 to +1750° C
tC S S type thermocouple ANSI -50 to +1750° C
Pt100 100 Ohm RTD according to
DIN 43760 -200 to +850° C
dEG
Selects the unit and resolution of the display for thermocouple
and RTD sensors. The selections are:
1 °C 1 Celsius degree
1 °F 1 Fahrenheit degree
0.1 °C 0.1 Celsius degree
0.2 °F 0.2 Fahrenheit degree
0.02 °C 0.02 Celsius degree (RTD only)
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CJtyP
Selects the type of compensation of the reference junction:
AUtO automatic compensation with built-in sensor
SEt compensation at a fixed reference
temperature
CJSEt
Sets the value for the cold junction compensation when the
fixed compensation mode is selected. Values are entered in
degrees Celsius between -40 to 100 °C.
bUrn
Sets a check for input open circuit:
br UP up-scale burn-out
brOFF burn-out disabled
dISPL
This group of parameters defines the format of the main display
the user defined parameters are:
dECPO Decimal point
CN BY Count by
LStO Last zero
LStbk Last blank
OVEr Over-range limit
UndEr Under-range limit
dECPO
This function sets the decimal point on the main reading scale
the selections are:
19999
1.9999
19.999
199.99
1999.9
Note:
dECPO affects the display format high and low parameters
set in InPUt.
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CN BY
This sub-menu adjusts the resolution of the last digit when the
input signal stability is lower than the instrument resolution.
When the by 2 resolution is selected the display shows only 0-
2-4-6-8 on the last digit, The choices are:
by 1 Normal operation of display
by 2 Last digit shows only 0-2-4-6-8
by 5 Last digit shows only 0-5
by 10 Last digit shows always 0
LSt O
When a digital representation of the input exceeds the display
full-scale of 20999 counts, a dummy zero can be added at the
right of the display. The representation will range up to 99990,
giving a resolution of 10000 count. Selections are:
19999 Normal display operation
99990 Reading shifted left and last digit shows 0
LStbk
When a digital representation of the input, lower than 2000
count is required, with high stability, the last digit may be
blanked. The calibration is performed at the full instrument
capability (20000 count) but the display shows the reading with
the last digit blanked up to 2000 counts. The two selections
are:
19999 Normal operation
1999 Last digit blanked
OVEr
When an input limit is required, this function sets the upper
limit. As soon as the input exceeds the upper limit the display
flashes. The upper limit may be set over the full reading range.
UndEr
This function sets a lower limit for the input. When the input
becomes lower than the limit, the display flashes. The lower
limit may be set over the full reading range.
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AdC
Three parameters affecting the analogue to digital convertor
performance can be changed:
t Cnv Conversion time
n AVG Number of averaged readings
t AVG Average reading limit
t Cnv
The time for updating the display reading in 0.1 sec intervals
from 0.1 up to 20 sec.
n AVG
Selects the number of readings (1 to 25), in a window, from the
A/D convertor to be averaged. This is a continuous averaging
function updating at every reading.
t AVG
Sets the limit of the averaged reading value (from 0 up to 20999
counts); this is a ±limit set on the average value (e.g. if the
average value is 1000 and the limit is 50 any value between
950 and 1050 is accepted).
The average AVG is the displayed reading only if each reading is
within the ± limit tAVG. If one reading in the nAVG is greater
than the limit set (tAVG) the reading is displayed and the
averaged reading value is ignored.
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CS Lin
The custom linearization function is used when the input signal
is related to the output by a non-linear function, such as
differential flow/pressure or EMF to temperature. It permits, in
set-up, up to sixteen segments that convert an input (in display
units) to a reading. Up to seventeen points are defined with an
IN value (actual measurement) and an OU value (reading the
instrument must show). The function corrects intermediate
inputs with linear interpolation between the segment end
points. The position of points is only limited by the display
format (e.g. fully horizontal or vertical segments may be
defined); an input cannot have two output values. At least two
points (two In and two OU) are required by the function, it is
not necessary to set the points out of the active reading range
(it is recommended to set two extra segments in the negative
and positive over-flow area):
Note:
The custom linearization accepts both vertical and horizontal
segments. The display operates in a slow way if a misaligned
segment is entered. Make sure each segment is aligned.
FUn Selects linearization:
OFF Function disabled
On Function enabled
POInt End-point values of the segments, all of the seventeen
values have an input (what the instrument reads) and output
(what the user wants to read) as follows:
In x Input value of point x
OU x Output value of point x
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FUnC
The menu has two selections:
kEyb Keyboard operating mode
EInP External inputs operating mode
kEyb
The keyboard may be configured for different functions (AL1 and
AL2 are always alarm #1 and #2), the F1 and F2 keys can be
changed as follows:
A3 A4 F1 = alarm #3 F2 = alarm #4
A3 SCF1 = alarm #3 F2 = second scale
A3 At F1 = alarm #3 F2 = auto tare
A3 Pk F1 = alarm #3 F2 = peak #1
Pk Pk F1 = peak #1 F2 = peak #2
Pk SC F1 = peak #1 F2 = second scale
Pk At F1 = peak #1 F2 = auto-tare
SC At F1 = second scale F2 = auto-tare
Gn At F1 = Gross/Nett F2 = auto-tare
Alarm
F1 or F2 operate in the same way as keys AL1 and AL2.
Scale
The scale function operates as a dual-position switch,
switching between two scales, when the secondary scale
operates the LED above the key lights.
Peak
A key pressed for less than 2.5 seconds switches
between the reading and the peak. A key pressed for
more than 2.5 sec the display shows the peak reading and
then clears the peak value. When the display shows a
peak value the corresponding LED lit.
Gross/nett
When key F1 operates as Gross/Nett control it switches
between the gross and nett values, when the display
shows the nett value the corresponding LED lit.
Auto-tare
The auto-tare function resets the display, taring off the
current value when the appropriate key is pressed. When
the key is pressed the tare value is updated and the
display reset. If the key is pressed the output of alarm #4
becomes active for 50 milliseconds.
At power-up the display shows the input (all LED off) except for
the gross/nett function that first operates showing the nett
value with the LED lit.
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EInP
The DPI 280 series of instruments can be configured to receive
three external inputs and operate functions normally controlled
by the keyboard. Connection of an external input is made on
connector J05 (see internal view, section 5). The codes are:
EIn 1 External input # 1
Using external inputs does not limit the keyboard operation.
Each input affects instrument operation on high-to-low
transition only (contact closed with Gnd), except the hold
function (available on input #1 only) which is static and freezes
the display and related variables when low. The code structure
is shown in the following table:
External Input Codes
Add a value of ... To activate ...
1 AUTO TARE
2 PEAK #1 RESET
4 PEAK #2 RESET
8 ALARMS RESET
16 FORCE DISPLAY INPUT (GROSS)
32 FORCE DISPLAY NET
64 FORCE DISPLAY AUTO TARE
512 SECOND SCALE ON
1024 SECOND SCALE OFF
2048 CUSTOM LINEARIZATION ON
4096 CUSTOM LINEARIZATION OFF
8192 HOLD INPUT #1 ONLY
Each input can operate more than one function at time: setting
the correct code as a sum of individual codes any input may be
programmed for more functions (e.g. to use ext. input #1 to:
reset peak #1, reset peak #2, reset alarms, set EIn 1 = 2+4+8
or 14).
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ALr 1/2/3/4
The DPI 280, DPI 282 and DPI 284 instruments have four alarm
functions each with open collector outputs. The DPI 281, DPI
283 and DPI 285 instruments have two alarm functions, the
same as the DPI 280, DPI 282 and DPI 284, with Volt-free relay
outputs. The alarms can operate either as independent or
master-slave trip-points. Each alarm has a set of configuration
parameters:
tyPE Operating mode
rELAy Relay phase
OndLy On delay
OFdLy Off delay
HySt Hysteresis
LAtCh Latching mode
SP Lk Set-point locking
SOUrC Set-point source
tyPE Defines the operation logic for the alarm.
OFF
Alarm not operating.
AL Hi
Alarm high - the input value is higher than the set-point.
AL Lo
Alarm low - the input value is lower than the set-point.
ALSLO
Alarm low with security - same as alarm low, disabled at power-
on and enabled when the input exceeds the set-point (avoiding
a cold trip at power-on).
C rEV
Reverse On/Off controller the output reverses control (i.e.,
comes ON when the reading is high - cooling controller).
C dir
Direct On/Off controller the output acts as direct control (i.e.,
comes ON when the reading is low - heating controller).
dE HI (not alarm 1)
Deviation high alarm - input value higher than the algebraic sum
of the alarm value and alarm 1 value (both +ve and -ve settings
allowed).
dE LO (not alarm 1)
Deviation low alarm - input value lower than the algebraic sum
of the alarm value and alarm 1 value (both +ve and -ve settings
allowed).
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Example: Alarm High function with a set-point of 1000 and a
hysteresis of 100. Activates the alarm with an input of 1001
and releases the alarm with an input of 900. A controller
function switches on at 1100 and off at 900 giving ±100 counts
around the set-point.
/ Function De Hi & De Lo are implemented only on alarms
2, 3 & 4.
/ In all cases a hysteresis dead band is located in the

opposite side of the operation except for the controller
function (C dir, C rev) where a double dead band is
used to centre the On/Off operation.
rELAy Defines the output status with respect to the off

condition and set as:
no Normally Open - output inactive with alarm
inactive.
nC Normally Closed - output active with alarm
inactive.
OndLy Minimum time the alarm condition must remain
active for alarm function validation (setting from 0 to 100 sec in
0.1 second steps regardless of the conversion speed).
OFdLy Minimum time the alarm condition must remain
inactive for alarm releasevalidation (setting from 0 to 100 sec in
0.1 second steps regardless of the conversion speed).
HySt The `dead zone' between on and off alarm switching.
Example: A hysteresis setting of 100 counts with a set-point
of 1000. Alarm high function activates the alarm condition
when the input exceeds 1000 and restores normal operation
when the input falls below 900.
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LAtCH Defines the alarm resetting mode and may be set as:
OFF Alarm automatically switches off when the alarm
disable condition is met.
rESEt Output immediately switches off with key
activation, but internal status remains on until the
alarm condition is valid.
FAILS Output switches off only when both alarm
conditions are removed and the key is activated (if
the key is activated before the alarm off condition
the alarm `latches until the alarm off condition is
reached).
SP Lk Enables the alarm set-point change function to be
locked, there are two settings:
UnLOC Set-point change by keyboard enabled.
LOCk Set-point change by keyboard is disabled.
SOUrC Defines the internal variable driving the corresponding

alarm channel and may be set as:
GrOSS Alarm on input (gross)
nEt Alarm on nett
PEAk1 Alarm on peak # 1
PEAk2 Alarm on peak # 2
Alarms are fully independent except for the De Hi and De Lo
functions, that are related to alarm 1. These function are
especially suited for interdependent alarm setting:
Example 1: Set a window for acceptance of a value.

o Use alarm #1 as the centre-point and set Alarm #2 & #3
to the two band limits lower and higher and finally
connect outputs #2 and #3 in parallel.
Example 2: Speed reduction alarm for a filling machine

operating at full-power.
o Set a deviation alarm to activate a flow rate reduction
when the level approaches the set-point to avoid the
exceeding of the filling level due to the valve operating
delay.
o The operation speed of any alarm control is equal to the
maximum conversion speed (10 conversion/sec or 100
millisecond) in any case, so the alarm action may be
faster or slower than the display update and is controlled
in dynamic by the On and Off delay.
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PEAk 12
Two independent peak detectors are in the instrument, each
detector has a set of configuration parameters:
FUn Operating Function
dLy Capture Delay
SOUrC Peak Source
These affect the operation of the two detector as follows:
FUn 1 - FUn 2
If the capture is enabled a new maximum or minimum may be
set:
Pk HI New values are stored in memory if higher
than previous value.
Pk LO New values are stored in memory if lower
than previous value.
dLy
Defines the time the peak must be higher (or lower) than the
last stored value to trigger the detector.
The operating function sets the logic used by the two detectors,
the capture delay sets an interval to validate the peak capture.
This function can be set to the dynamics of a system; fast
peaks like a peak current derived by the start-up of an electric
motor can be skipped by increasing the delay time so that the
peak of the mean energy consumption is captured instead of
the instantaneous peak.
SOUrC
Selects the following commands:
GrOSS Gross
nEt Nett
nEtrS Net that automatically resets peak #1 and #2 when
auto-zero command operates.
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SCALE
This function changes the reading unit of the display the
instrument automatically calculates the conversion formula.
The format on the display may also be different on the second
scale to meet the requirement of the secondary engineering
unit. Controls for this function are:
In1 - OU1
In 1 is the value of the main scale that the secondary scale
must display the value Ou 1.
In2 - OU2
In 2 is the value of the main scale that the secondary scale
must display the value Ou 2.
dECPO
This function sets the decimal point position of the secondary
scale:
19999
1.9999
19.999
199.99
1999.9
Cn by
Sets the resolution of the last digit and can be used when the
display reading flickers due to the low stability of the input.
When the by 5 resolution is selected the display shows only 0-5
on the last digit, similar operation is obtained with the other
selections:
by 1 Normal operation of display
by 2 Last digit shows only 0-2-4-6-8
by 5 Last digit shows only 0-5
by 10 Last digit shows always 0
LSt O
When the digital reading of the input is greater than the display
full-scale, a dummy zero can be added at the right of the
display:
99990 Dummy zero
LStbk
When a resolution lower than 2000 count is required with a
high stability, the last digit may be blanked:
1999 Last blank
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AnOUT
The analogue output has the following controls:
SOUrC Analogue Output Source
An Lo Analogue Output Low setting
An Hi Analogue Output High setting
SEtLo Display Low value
SEtHi Display High value
SOUrC
Selects the internal variable generating an analogue output:
rEAd Controlled by the main reading on the
display.
nEt Controlled by the nett value.
PEAk1 Follows the value captured by the peak
detector #1.
PEAk2 Follows the value captured by the peak
detector #2.
GrOSS Gross
nEtF Net before average and integration function.
GrSF Gross before average and integration
function.
UnLIn When selected, the output follows the value
obtained by the input convertor, with linear
sensors (T/C or RTD) this value is processed
before the linearization table.
An Lo
Defines the lowest calibration point of the analogue output and
can be set between 0.000 and 20.400 mA.
An HI
Defines the highest calibration point of the analogue output and
can be set between 0.000 and 20.400 mA.
SEtLo
Defines the reading (or input value for non-linear input)
corresponding to the lowest calibration point of the output and
can be set between -19999 and 20999 counts.
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SEtHI
Defines the reading (or input value for a non-linear input)
corresponding to the highest calibration point of the
output and can be set between -19999 and 20999
counts. The calibration of the analogue output is
achieved by entering two values of the output and the
corresponding display readings.
Example:
Output of 4 to 20 mA with a 100 °C to 400 °C span. Enter 4.00
as analogue low, 20.000 as analogue high, 100 as display low
and 400 as display high. The output may be operated in
reverse configuration (e.g. output decreasing - input increasing)
setting these two points determines the calibration.
The non-linear operating mode is useful for computer or PLC
connections where it is not possible to bypass the host
linearization function. The analogue output board is factory pre-
calibrated to guarantee error-free, field updating of the
instrument.
SErOU
Only the selections are listed, details are in the serial output
operating manual.
bAUd (baud rate) PAr (Parity)
OFF nOnE
9600 EVEn
4800 Odd
2400
1200
600
300
Addr Instrument address 1-99

dLyOP Operation delay 0-255 milliseconds
rStr Rx start character 0-255
rStP Rx stop character 0-255
tStr Tx start character 0-255
tStP Tx stop character 0-255
Note:
The parameters controlling the serial output only change
on reset. This prevents a parameter change during
communication with the control computer. After a
change to the serial output settings the system must be
reset to start with the new configuration.
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OPEr
Sets the serial interface operating mode as PC interface or
printer output as follows:
HOSt Normal operation with PC interface
kEY Single printout by pressing AL2
EIn Single printout by external input Ein2
A-kEY Continuous printout by pressing AL2
A-EIn Continuous printout by external input Ein2
Printing
The printed variable is the same selected for analogue output
(refer to AnOUT, SErOU menu for correct settings).
Continuous printing has the start operation time corresponding
to the reading frequency set by parameter tCnV in the AdC
menu. Single printout is enabled by pressing AL2, continuous
printing is enabled/disabled by pressing AL2. Single printout is
enabled at every contact closure of the external input EIn2,
continuous printing is started by the external input contact
closure and stopped by the contact opening.
PASS (password)
A password protection of the set-up data is available. The
password may be set to any value between 1 and 9999, while a
value of 0000 disables the function. When the password is
active the user is requested to enter the correct value before
entering the set-up function.
Note:
A PIN number, for the DPI 284/285, of 1234 (set at
manufacture) protects the integral transducer calibration
settings. Changing these settings could invalidate the
instrument's calibration.
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SPEC
LOCk
After calibration of the instrument it is important to protect
against unauthorized changes to the calibration settings. This
function disables access to the calibration parameters and
prevents access to InPUt, dISDL, CSLIn and AnOUt menus.
OFF Calibration enabled
ON Calibration disabled
The lock function automatically activates an unchangeable
security code. At every instrument power-up the code will be
displayed as C nnn, where nnn is the security code. Every time
this function is enabled/disabled the code is automatically
incremented by one, starting from 000 to 255 (this code cannot
be changed). This function is the equivalent of a security mark
and can be reported on the calibration certificate.
FInE
Enables the zero correction when locking is active, without
storing the new parameter in nonvolatile memory.
OFF Zero correction disabled
ON Zero correction enabled
tArE
Enables the storing of the tare value in nonvolatile memory at
every auto-zero. When powered up again the instrument, with
this function enabled, uses the previously stored tare value.
OFF Function disabled
ON Function enabled
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6.5 Specification
Electrical and mechanical safety
......................................................................... EN61010
Electromagnetic Compatibility
............................................ BS EN50081-1 (emissions)
..............................................BS EN50082-2 (immunity)
Milli-volt input
Input Range ................................................... ±20 mV to ±2 V FS
Accuracy ........................................................................ ±0.02 %
Input Impedance ........................................................ >1000 MW
Input Current ..................................................................... <10 nA
Volt input
Input Range ....................................................... ±2 V to ±20 V FS
Accuracy ......................................................................... ±0.01%
Input Impedance .............................................................. >25 k W
Input Current ...................................................................... <10 nA
Current input
Input Range ................................................ ±1 mA to ±20 mA FS
Accuracy ........................................................................ ±0.02 %
Input resistance .................................................................. 100 W
T/C input
Range and accuracy .................................... see input range table
Cold junction compensation error ............................... <0.02°C/°C
Input Impedance ......................................................... >1000 MW
Burn-out current ................................................................. 500 nA
(with software enable/disable)
RTD input
Measuring Range
................................ -200 to +850°C @ 0.1°C resolution
................................ -60 to +130°C @ 0.02°C resolution
Accuracy
............................................. ±0.2°C @ 0.1°C resolution
........................................... ±0.1°C @ 0.02°C resolution
Linearization ................................................................. DIN 43760
................................. (100 W @ 0°C - 138.5 W @ 100°C)
Input Impedance ......................................................... >1000 MW
Sensor excitation current .................................................. 500 µA
Max. line resistance ....................... 10 W with 3-wire connection
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A to D Conversion
Internal resolution ...................... 1 part over 200,000 Conversion
time set between 0.1 sec to 20 sec
(at 0.1 sec increments)
Alarm output
DPI 280, DPI 282 and DPI 284
Open collector output ................................. 48 V dc @ 0.5 A max
(referenced to -ve of dc supply)
DPI 281, DPI 283 and DPI 285
Single pole relay .................................................... 240 V ac @ 3A
.................................................................. 24 V dc @ 1A
Power supply
AC supply:
Voltage ............................... 90-132 / 200-264 V a.c. @ 47-70 Hz
Power consumption .............................................................. 4 VA
Isolation .................................................................. >2500 V rms
DC supply:
Voltage .................................................................. 10 to 40 V dc
Power consumption .......................................... <300 mA @ 10 V
Isolation ................................................................... >500 V rms
Excitation Voltages
DPI 280/281 .................................... 10 V ± 0.1% @ 120 mA max
DPI 282/283 .......................................... 24 V ±5% @ 35 mA max
Integral transducer
DPI 284/285 .................................................................. ±0.1% FS
Range ............... 350 mbar to 60 bar gauge or absolute
Overpressure ....................................................... 4 x FS
Temperature effects ................................ ±0.5% total error band
(0 to +50°C)
Media compatibility:
Fluid compatible with stainless steel 316L and Hastelloy
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Analogue output - current (option A1 and A2)*
Current ..................................................... 0 to 20 or 4 to 20 mA
Accuracy ..................................................................... ±0.05% FS
Load resistance ............................................................ 0 to 550W
Isolation ...................................................................... 500 V rms
RS232 serial output (option B1 and B2) *
Connection type .... Multi-drop with dual port on each instrument
Voltage level ....................................................... V24 compatible
Baud rate ................................................................ 300 to 9600
Isolation ...................................................................... 200 V rms
Addressed units ............................................................... 99 max
Point to point distance ........................................... 20 m (60 feet)
RS485 serial output (option C1 and C2)*
Connection type .................... 2-wire bus with 120 W termination
Voltage level .................................................... RS485 compatible
Baud rate ................................................................. 300 to 9600
Isolation ....................................................................... 200 V rms
Addressed units ................................................................ 31 max
Rx/Tx switching ............................ controlled by each instrument
Maximum line length ................................... 1,200 m (4,000 feet)
Analogue output - voltage (option D1 and D2)*
Voltage ...................................................................... 0 to 2 V dc
Accuracy .................................................................... ±0.05 % FS
Output impedance ................................................................ <1 W
* see Section 4 Options for details
Common specifications
Warm-up time ..................................................................... 1 min.
Operating temperature ........................................ -10°C to +60°C
Storage temperature ........................................... -40°C to +85°C
Humidity ............................................. 0/90%RH non-condensing
Front panel sealing ................................................................ IP65
Dimensions ........................................ 1/8 DIN; 48 x 96 x 125 mm
Case material ........................................... polycarbonate UL94V.2
Weight .............................................................................. 500 g
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Input Range Table
Input Measuring Resolution Accuracy Accuracy

range @ @
24 hr 90 days
Voltage from:
±19.999 mV FS 1µV ±0.02% ±0.04%
to:
±19.999 *V FS 1mV ±0.01% ±0.02%
Current from:
±1.0000 mA FS 0.1µA ±0.02% ±0.03%
to:
±19.999 *mA FS 1µA ±0.02% ±0.03%
T/C J -200 to +750°C 0.1°C ±0.2°C ±0.5°C
T/C K -200 to +1300°C 0.1°C ±0.2°C ±0.6°C
T/C T -200 to +400°C 0.1°C ±0.2°C ±0.3°C
T/C N -200 to +1300°C 0.5°C ±0.5°C ±0.1°C
T/C R -50 to +1750°C 0.5°C ±0.5°C ±0.1°C
T/C S -50 to +1750°C 0.5°C ±0.5°C ±0.1°C
RTD Pt100 -200 to +850°C 0.1°C ±0.2°C ±0.5°C

DIN 43760 -60 to +130°C 0.02°C ±0.1°C ±0.5°C
* on positive scale reading can range up to 20999 counts
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7 Calibration
General
A calibration check should be carried out at chosen intervals.
To stay accurate the instrument should be checked at a
recommended period of 12 months. If necessary, a calibration
adjustment should be carried out.
7.1 Accuracy Settings

In normal operation, two types of input/display settings can be
made for specific applications:
i. Entering the low and high values from a calibrated device
connected to the instrument.
ii. Adjusting the instrument to display actual readings from
the device (integral or external).
InPUt sub-menu
Setting the input high and low values of the device connected
to the instrument and, at the same time, setting the display
high and low values. The display values are the calibration zero
and span values from the device connected to the instrument.
All DPI 280 Series instruments have an input sub-menu with

the DPI 282/283 containing an additional sub-menu for voltage
and temperature sensors.
Zero and Span Adjustment

Should the device output change for an applied value a
calibration adjustment can be made using the zero/span
adjustment method. This method produces offsets to the input
values. The DPI 280/281/284/285 contain a selection in the
InPUt sub-menu of ACAL (auto calibration). This facility also
produces offsets to the input values.
7.2 Calibration Check
The readings of the instrument should be compared with a
standard and, after any adjustments for accuracy (traced to
National Standards), the differences recorded. The adjusted
differences can then be compared with the required accuracy
for the instrument. If necessary, a calibration adjustment
should be carried out.
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7.3 Calibration Adjustment
The three methods of calibration adjustment are as follows:
/ Automatic calibration 280/281/284/285.

/ Input menu 280/281/284/285 [mA], 282/283 [mA, mV, V].
/ Zero and span adjustment 280/281/282/283/284*/285*.
* Used for calibrating the integral Druck transducer or for
calibrating externally connected transducers (higher
pressures).
, The following procedures should be carried out in a

controlled environment by qualified technicians.
, A qualified technician must have the necessary technical

knowledge, documentation, calibration equipment to
carry out the required work to calibrate this instrument.
, The manufacturer can provide a comprehensive
calibration service including UKAS accreditation.
DPI 280/281/284/285 Automatic Calibration

This calibration method does not need calibration instruments
or sensor data (usually a load cell [280/281] or integral
transducer [284/285]). The instrument must be switched on,
connected to the sensor and allowed to thermally stabilise
(warm-up).
This calibration procedure requires a single, known weight or
pressure as the calibration reference. The instrument
calculates (extrapolates) from the zero (Unload) through the
calibration reference point to the full-scale point in a straight
line.
This method removes the dead-weight from the weighing
system or the zero offset from a pressure measuring system.
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Example procedure
Enter the SEtUP menu and set the parameters:
FULSC
The maximum input value (the maximum weight for a load cell).
CALrF
The calibration value (the reference weight for the calibration to
be made, LOAd value).
InPHi
INPLO
Unload Calibration Full-scale
reference
DSPLO DSPHI
StArt
Enter StArt to start the calibration cycle. Press F2
/ The display alternately shows the reading and UnLd
(unload), remove or adjust the load on the sensor to zero
point. When the reading is stable press F2.
/ The display now alternately shows the reading and
LOAd (load), apply the calibrated weight to the sensor for
the calibration point. When the reading is stable press
F2.
/ After a reset cycle the instrument alternately shows the
reading and UnLd. Remove the calibrated weight from
the sensor. Adjust the load so that it is at the zero point.
When the reading is stable press F2.
The calibration cycle is completed and calibration data,
automatically computed by the instrument. The calibration data
is written into the parameters: InPLO, InPHI, dSPLO, dSPHI
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LOCk function
After calibration of the instrument it is important to protect
against unauthorized changes to the calibration settings. This
LOCk selection in the SPEC sub-menu disables access to the
calibration parameters and prevents access to InPUt, dISDL,
CSLIn and AnOUt menus.
OFF Calibration enabled
ON Calibration disabled
The LOCk function automatically activates an unchangeable
security code. At every instrument power-up the code will be
displayed as C nnn, where nnn is the security code. Every time
this function is enabled/disabled the code is automatically
incremented by one, starting from 000 to 255 (there is no way
to change this code). This function is the equivalent of a
security mark and can be reported on the calibration certificate.
Input Settings
280/281/284/285 [mA], 282/283 [mA, mV, V]
This method requires accurate calibration details of the device
connected to the rear panel connector to be entered and stored
in the instrument.
Example
4 mA to 20 mA device with calibration values (from the
devices calibration certificate) of 3.98 mA and 19.95 mA.
Select Set-up and enter the InPUt sub-menu and then IdC for
DPI 282/283.
Set:
InPLO 3.98
InpHI 19.95
dSPLO 00.00
dSPHI 20.00
The instrument shows 00.00 mA for an input from the device of
3.98 mA; the instrument corrects the input through the range
up to 19.95 displayed as 20.00 mA.
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Zero/Span Calibration Adjustment
Requirements
Pressure standard
Accuracy: 0.025% FS non-linearity and non-repeatability
Environment
Room temperature +18° to +23° C
Equipment
Recommended:
/ Druck DPI 610 Pressure Calibrator (0 to 20 bar)
/ Druck DPI 315 Pressure Calibrator (0 to 700 bar)
/ Pressure pipe and connectors
Procedure
/ Connect the pressure port to the pressure standard.
/ Connect the power supply to the rear panel connector as
detailed in section 2, installation and switch on.
/ After switching on allow one hour for the equipment to
reach thermal stability.
/ Press F1 and F2 keys at the same time to enter the
function.
AL1 AL2 F1 F2
A
D
Press together
AL1 AL2 F1 F2
A
D
AL1 AL2 F1 F2
A
D
+ - + -
Zero Then confirm Span Then confirm
Zero/span Adjustment
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/ The instrument continues normal operation, but the right-
most digit is brighter showing that the zero correction
routine is active.
/ Adjust the pressure standard and apply zero input to the
instrument.
/ Using keys AL1 and AL2 set the zero value (increase and
/ After setting press F2 key.
/ The left-most digit is brighter showing the span
correction routine is active.
/ Adjust the pressure standard and apply span input to the

instrument.
/ Using keys AL1 and AL2 set the span value (increase and
/ After setting press F2 key; the display returns to normal

operation.
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Digital Process Indicator

© Druck Limited 2001

. This manual contains operating and safety instructions which must be

* A qualified technician must have the necessary technical knowledge,

This product meets the essential protection requirements of the

+- relevant EEC directives. Further details of applied standards may be

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2 Installation .............................................................................. 2-1

3 Operation .......................................................................... 3-1

4 Options .................................................................................... 4-1

5 Applications ............................................................................ 5-1

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7 Calibration ............................................................................... 7-1

User Guide (extract from K159) ........................................... inside rear cover

1-1 Front View ...................................................................................................................... 1-1

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The following abbreviations are used in this manual.

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InPUt Input selection

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This symbol, on the instrument, indicates the instrument is class II

This symbol, on the instrument, indicates a risk of electric shock.

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A range of plug-in, retrofitted digital communications and

Figure 1-1 Front view

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Intentionally left blank

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The instrument must be installed for use in a safe condition.

/ This section contains instructions for installation

/ Sensors and alarm outputs are connected as described in

/ Set-up and operate the instrument as described in

/ Refer to the Serial Interface User Manual, for

i) DPI 280 series instrument

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1. Pack the unit as detailed in the following procedure.

2. To return the unit for calibration or repair complete

Switch OFF and disconnect the instrument from the electrical

If available, use the original packing material. When using

# Wrap unit in polyethylene sheeting.

Mark carton FRAGILE on all sides, top, and bottom of

To return the unit for calibration or repair complete the return

The following conditions apply for both shipping and storage:

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Please contact our Service Department, either by 'phone, fax or

Product (i.e. DPI 281)

Service or calibration by unauthorized sources will affect the

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To fit the unit in a panel requires DIN standard 92 x 44 mm cut-

Figure 2-1 Dimensions of the Instrument

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2.5 Power Supply (Figure 2-2)

Blue - Neutral - terminal 13

Blue - Neutral - terminal 13

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel

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Details of connecting devices and switched outputs to the

2.7 Pressure connection (DPI 284/285)

/ The 1/8 BSP or NPT pressure port connection is located

Mark carton FRAGILE on all sides, top, and bottom of