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350 SMART MANOMETER 350 SMART MANOMETER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Meriam Instrument’s 350 Smart Meriam Instrument’s 350 Smart

Manometer is a microprocessor Manometer is a microprocessor
based pressure sensing device based pressure sensing device
that can be used to directly that can be used to directly
measure pressure. Differential measure pressure. Differential
pressure units (clean dry gases pressure units (clean dry gases
only) can also measure flow when only) can also measure flow when
used with a square root type used with a square root type
primary flow element. Models are primary flow element. Models are
available to measure gauge, available to measure gauge,
absolute, differential and vacuum absolute, differential and vacuum
pressure in ranges from 20” w.c. pressure in ranges from 20” w.c.
to 2000 PSIG. Pressure can be to 2000 PSIG. Pressure can be
displayed in a variety of user displayed in a variety of user
selectable engineering units. selectable engineering units.

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject Page Subject Page

Keypad functions ----------------------------------------------------2 Keypad functions ----------------------------------------------------2

Pressure zeroing the manometer------------------------------------3 Pressure zeroing the manometer------------------------------------3
Program mode---------------------------------------------------------4 Program mode ---------------------------------------------------------4
Units select ----------------------------------------------------------4 Units select ----------------------------------------------------------4
User unit select -----------------------------------------------------5 User unit select -----------------------------------------------------5
Flow unit select -----------------------------------------------------7 Flow unit select -----------------------------------------------------7
Damp rate select ---------------------------------------------------8 Damp rate select ---------------------------------------------------8
Auto shut off -------------------------------------------------------9 Auto shut off -------------------------------------------------------9
User info select -------------------------------------------------- 10 User info select --------------------------------------------------- 10
Contrast select --------------------------------------------------- 12 Contrast select ---------------------------------------------------- 12
Program Lockout ------------------------------------------------- 13 Program Lockout ------------------------------------------------- 13
Specifications ------------------------------------------------------ 14 Specifications ------------------------------------------------------- 14
Resolution ----------------------------------------------------------- 15 Resolution ----------------------------------------------------------- 15
Changing the battery ----------------------------------------------- 16 Changing the battery ----------------------------------------------- 16
Recalibration -------------------------------------------------------- 17 Recalibration -------------------------------------------------------- 17

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 KEYPAD FUNCTIONS KEYPAD FUNCTIONS

ON/OFF & BACKSPACE KEY ON/OFF & BACKSPACE KEY

Turns the manometer on into the Measure Mode Turns the manometer on into the Measure Mode
and then turns the unit off from the Measure and then turns the unit off from the Measure
Mode. Also serves as a backspace key when Mode. Also serves as a backspace key when
editing in the Program Mode. The backspace editing in the Program Mode. The backspace
function takes the user out of a programmable register function takes the user out of a programmable register
without changing the previous setting. Pressing this key without changing the previous setting. Pressing this key
repeatedly will return the user to the Measure Mode and repeatedly will return the user to the Measure Mode and
then shut off the manometer. then shut off the manometer.

MIN/MAX & UP ARROW KEY MIN/MAX & UP ARROW KEY

In the Measure Mode activates the Min/Max In the Measure Mode activates the Min/Max
function of the manometer. When activated the function of the manometer. When activated the
the minimum value is displayed on the upper left the minimum value is displayed on the upper left
of the display and the maximum value on the of the display and the maximum value on the
upper right. Min/Max values on the display are upper right. Min/Max values on the display are
updated every 0.1 seconds. This key also deactivates this updated every 0.1 seconds. This key also deactivates this
function. Up arrow key is used to scroll through the function. Up arrow key is used to scroll through the
programmable registers when the unit is in the Program programmable registers when the unit is in the Program
Mode. Once a programmable register is selected the up Mode. Once a programmable register is selected the up
arrow can be used to edit that register. arrow can be used to edit that register.

HOLD & DOWN ARROW KEY HOLD & DOWN ARROW KEY
In the Measure Mode toggles on / off the display In the Measure Mode toggles on / off the display
Hold function. This freezes the value displayed. Hold function. This freezes the value displayed.
If the MIN/MAX function is activated, those If the MIN/MAX function is activated, those
values are also frozen. With HOLD activated, the values are also frozen. With HOLD activated, the
letter “H” appears in the lower left of the display. letter “H” appears in the lower left of the display.
Down arrow function is used to scroll through Down arrow function is used to scroll through
programmable registers with the unit in the Program programmable registers with the unit in the Program
Mode. Once a programmable register is selected the down Mode. Once a programmable register is selected the down
arrow can be used to edit that register. arrow can be used to edit that register.

PRGM & ENTER KEY PRGM & ENTER KEY

Puts the manometer into the Program Mode Puts the manometer into the Program Mode
from the Measure Mode. When in the Program from the Measure Mode. When in the Program
Mode, pressing this key selects the program- Mode, pressing this key selects the program-
mable register to be edited (with prompt for mable register to be edited (with prompt for
password if Lockout is set). After the register has password if Lockout is set). After the register has
been edited, pressing the PRGM key enters the new setting been edited, pressing the PRGM key enters the new setting
into the manometer’s non-volatile memory. This key also into the manometer’s non-volatile memory. This key also
acts as a forward space key when editing user input such acts as a forward space key when editing user input such
as the header name and user units. as the header name and user units.

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 PRESSURE ZEROING THE MANOMETER PRESSURE ZEROING THE MANOMETER

Prior to making a pressure measurement, the 350 Smart Prior to making a pressure measurement, the 350 Smart
Manometer should be zeroed for pressure. This will Manometer should be zeroed for pressure. This will
eliminate any zero drift that has occurred since the eliminate any zero drift that has occurred since the
manometer was last used. To zero the manometer, starting manometer was last used. To zero the manometer, starting
with the unit turned off, follow this key stroke sequence: with the unit turned off, follow this key stroke sequence:

Keystroke Display Keystroke Display

1. Press ON/OFF button. The display briefly shows the 1. Press ON/OFF button. The display briefly shows the
header name and full scale header name and full scale
range of the unit in the last range of the unit in the last
engineering units selected. engineering units selected.
The manometer then goes The manometer then goes
into the Measure Mode into the Measure Mode
where the applied pressure where the applied pressure
and engineering unit of and engineering unit of
measure are displayed. measure are displayed.

Display should read close to Display should read close to

2. Turn off pressure zero. (See note below) 2. Turn off pressure zero. (See note below)
sources and vent sources and vent
pressure ports to pressure ports to
atmosphere. atmosphere.
Top line of display reads Top line of display reads
3. Press MIN/MAX and “ZERO IN PROGRESS” 3. Press MIN/MAX and “ZERO IN PROGRESS”
HOLD keys at the same while bottom line counts HOLD keys at the same while bottom line counts
time. (See figure 1) down from 9. Zeroing is time. (See figure 1) down from 9. Zeroing is
complete when unit returns complete when unit returns
to Measure Mode. to Measure Mode.

Note: All Models and ranges Note: All Models and ranges
can be zeroed only if the new can be zeroed only if the new
Zero is within ± 5% of the Zero is within ± 5% of the
original factory calibration original factory calibration
zero. If outside this limit a zero. If outside this limit a
“ZERO ERROR” message “ZERO ERROR” message
appears and the manometer appears and the manometer
will not zero. Lockout will not zero. Lockout
setting, if selected, will not setting, if selected, will not
Figure 1. interfere with zero function. Figure 1. interfere with zero function.

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 PROGRAM MODE PROGRAM MODE
The Program Mode is used to configure the manometer The Program Mode is used to configure the manometer
for Measure Mode operation. The configurable registers for Measure Mode operation. The configurable registers
that are found in the Program Mode are Units Select, that are found in the Program Mode are Units Select,
Damp Rate Select, User Info Select, Contrast Select and Damp Rate Select, User Info Select, Contrast Select and
Exit. The manometer can be put into the Program Mode Exit. The manometer can be put into the Program Mode
at any time during Measure Mode operation by pressing at any time during Measure Mode operation by pressing
the PRGM key (if Lockout is set, the correct code must be the PRGM key (if Lockout is set, the correct code must be
entered when prompted). The top line of the display will entered when prompted). The top line of the display will
read “PROGRAM MODE”. The bottom line will read read “PROGRAM MODE”. The bottom line will read
“UNITS SELECT”. Press the up or down arrow keys to “UNITS SELECT”. Press the up or down arrow keys to
scroll through the Program Mode to the desired register. scroll through the Program Mode to the desired register.

UNITS SELECT UNITS SELECT

The standard engineering units available on the 350 are: The standard engineering units available on the 350 are:
1. PSI 1. PSI
2. Inches of Water at 20° Celsius 2. Inches of Water at 20° Celsius
3. Inches of Water at 60° Fahrenheit 3. Inches of Water at 60° Fahrenheit
4. Inches of Water at 4° Celsius 4. Inches of Water at 4° Celsius
5. Kg/ cm2 5. Kg/ cm2
6. Kilopascals 6. Kilopascals
7. Millibars 7. Millibars
8. Bars 8. Bars
9. Centimeters of Water at 20° Celsius 9. Centimeters of Water at 20° Celsius
10. Inches of Mercury at 0° Celsius 10. Inches of Mercury at 0° Celsius
11. Millimeters of Mercury at 0° Celsius 11. Millimeters of Mercury at 0° Celsius
12. User unit select. (see page 5) 12. User unit select. (see page 5)
13. Flow units. (see page 7) 13. Flow units. (see page 7)
To change engineering unit of measure the manometer To change engineering unit of measure the manometer
should be “ON” and in the Measure Mode. Then follow should be “ON” and in the Measure Mode. Then follow
the following steps: the following steps:

Keystroke Display Keystroke Display

1. Press PRGM key. Top line reads “PROGRAM 1. Press PRGM key. Top line reads “PROGRAM
MODE” and bottom line MODE” and bottom line
reads “UNITS SELECT”. reads “UNITS SELECT”.

2. Press PRGM key Top line reads “UNITS 2. Press PRGM key Top line reads “UNITS
SELECT” and bottom shows SELECT” and bottom shows
current engineering units current engineering units

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 3. Press up or down Engineering units on bottom 3. Press up or down Engineering units on bottom
arrow key until desired line of display change. arrow key until desired line of display change.
engineering unit is engineering unit is
displayed. displayed.

4. Press the PRGM key to Top line reads “PROGRAM 4. Press the PRGM key to Top line reads “PROGRAM
select engineering unit. MODE” and bottom line select engineering unit. MODE” and bottom line
reads “UNITS SELECT”. reads “UNITS SELECT”.

Bottom line reads “EXIT” Bottom line reads “EXIT”

5. Press the down arrow 5. Press the down arrow
key. key.
Display returns to Measure Display returns to Measure
6. Press PRGM key. Mode in new engineering 6. Press PRGM key. Mode in new engineering
units. units.

USER UNIT SELECT USER UNIT SELECT

Engineering units not included in the standard selection Engineering units not included in the standard selection
can be programmed into the manometer using the Units can be programmed into the manometer using the Units
Select register in the Program Mode. This is done by an Select register in the Program Mode. This is done by an
internal microprocessor that multiplies the applied pressure internal microprocessor that multiplies the applied pressure
in the base factory calibration units by the value in the user in the base factory calibration units by the value in the user
unit register. For example, 1 PSI equals 2.30894 Feet of unit register. For example, 1 PSI equals 2.30894 Feet of
Water at 60° F. A 20 PSI manometer can be programmed Water at 60° F. A 20 PSI manometer can be programmed
to read out in Feet of Water using the following steps: to read out in Feet of Water using the following steps:

Keystroke Display Keystroke Display

1. Follow steps 1-3 in Reads “USER UNIT 1. Follow steps 1-3 in Reads “USER UNIT
“Units Select” (pg. 4) SELECT” on the bottom line. “Units Select” (pg. 4) SELECT” on the bottom line.
until “USER UNIT until “USER UNIT
SELECT” is displayed. SELECT” is displayed.

2. Press PRGM key. (see Reads “VALUE=” on the top 2. Press PRGM key. (see Reads “VALUE=” on the top
Note: on pg. 7) line and “CHANGE?: YES” Note: on pg. 7) line and “CHANGE?: YES”
on the bottom line. on the bottom line.

3. To change the value Top line reads “USER UNIT 3. To change the value Top line reads “USER UNIT
press the PRGM key. VALUE”. press the PRGM key. VALUE”.

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 4. Press the up arrow Top line reads “USER UNIT 4. Press the up arrow Top line reads “USER UNIT
key until the first digit VALUE” Bottom line reads key until the first digit VALUE” Bottom line reads
reads “2”. “20000000”. (new units) reads “2”. “20000000”. (new units)

5. Press the right arrow Cursor flashes to the right of 5. Press the right arrow Cursor flashes to the right of
key to enter this value “2”. (Numbers 0-9, decimal key to enter this value “2”. (Numbers 0-9, decimal
and advance the cursor point or a blank space can be and advance the cursor point or a blank space can be
to the next digit. displayed.) to the next digit. displayed.)

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 Bottom line reads “2.30894” 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 Bottom line reads “2.30894”
until the bottom line of Last digit “4” is blinking. until the bottom line of Last digit “4” is blinking.
the display reads the display reads
2.30894. 2.30894.

7. If an error is made use 7. If an error is made use

the back space key to the back space key to
move the cursor back to move the cursor back to
the incorrect digit. Press the incorrect digit. Press
the up or down the up or down
arrow keys to display the arrow keys to display the
correct value. correct value.

8. Press the PRGM key Top line reads “VALUE =”. 8. Press the PRGM key Top line reads “VALUE =”.
until the display changes. Bottom line reads until the display changes. Bottom line reads
(see Note: on pg. 7) “CHANGE?: YES”. (see Note: on pg. 7) “CHANGE?: YES”.

9. Press the PRGM key. Top line reads “USER UNIT 9. Press the PRGM key. Top line reads “USER UNIT
NAME”. NAME”.

10.Follow steps 4-6 above Bottom line reads “FT 10.Follow steps 4-6 above Bottom line reads “FT
to enter “FT H2O” H2O”. (A-Z, 0-9, decimal to enter “FT H2O” H2O”. (A-Z, 0-9, decimal
point or a blank space can be point or a blank space can be
displayed.) displayed.)

11. Press PRGM key. Top Line reads “PROGRAM 11. Press PRGM key. Top Line reads “PROGRAM
MODE” and bottom line MODE” and bottom line
reads “UNITS SELECT”. reads “UNITS SELECT”.

Bottom line reads “EXIT”. Bottom line reads “EXIT”.

12. Press down arrow key. 12. Press down arrow key.
Manometer returns to Manometer returns to
13. Press PRGM key. Measure Mode. Display 13. Press PRGM key. Measure Mode. Display
shows “FT H2O”. shows “FT H2O”.

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 Note: If at steps 2 and 8 the “VALUE =” is the desired Note: If at steps 2 and 8 the “VALUE =” is the desired
value or description, press the up or down key. This value or description, press the up or down key. This
will toggle the bottom line from the default “CHANGE?: will toggle the bottom line from the default “CHANGE?:
YES” to “CHANGE?: NO”. Follow steps 11-13 on page 6 YES” to “CHANGE?: NO”. Follow steps 11-13 on page 6
to return to the Measure Mode. to return to the Measure Mode.

FLOW UNIT SELECT FLOW UNIT SELECT

Differential Pressure Smart Manometers can be Differential Pressure Smart Manometers can be
programmed to read out in flow measurement units such as programmed to read out in flow measurement units such as
CFM or Lit/min. This use is limited to clean, dry, non- CFM or Lit/min. This use is limited to clean, dry, non-
corrosive gases. The primary element has to be a corrosive gases. The primary element has to be a
differential pressure producing, square root type device differential pressure producing, square root type device
such as a pitot tube, orifice plate or venturi. such as a pitot tube, orifice plate or venturi.

The flow constant and flow units description are The flow constant and flow units description are
programmed into the manometer using the same keystrokes programmed into the manometer using the same keystrokes
used in User Unit Select programming. At step 1 choose used in User Unit Select programming. At step 1 choose
Flow Unit Select instead of User Unit Select. Flow Unit Select instead of User Unit Select.

The formula used in calculating the flow rate is: The formula used in calculating the flow rate is:
Fc = Q ÷ DP½ Fc = Q ÷ DP½

Where Q = Flow rate Where Q = Flow rate

Fc = Flow constant Fc = Flow constant
DP = Differential Pressure (in. H2O at 20°C) DP = Differential Pressure (in. H2O at 20°C)

Example: If the DP is 25 in. H2O when the flow rate is Example: If the DP is 25 in. H2O when the flow rate is
10,000 SCFM, the Flow constant equals 2,000. 10,000 SCFM, the Flow constant equals 2,000.

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 DAMP RATE SELECT DAMP RATE SELECT
Adjustable damping is available to steady the display when Adjustable damping is available to steady the display when
measuring pulsating pressure or flow. The Smart measuring pulsating pressure or flow. The Smart
Manometer has a range of damping rates of 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, Manometer has a range of damping rates of 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1,
2, 5, 10, and 25 seconds. Damping is done by averaging 2, 5, 10, and 25 seconds. Damping is done by averaging
new data from the pressure sensor against previously new data from the pressure sensor against previously
collected data. The microprocessor collects data from the collected data. The microprocessor collects data from the
sensor every 0.1 seconds. The display updates every 0.5 sensor every 0.1 seconds. The display updates every 0.5
seconds, showing the current 0.1 second pressure reading. seconds, showing the current 0.1 second pressure reading.
When set at 25 seconds, the display updates every 0.5 When set at 25 seconds, the display updates every 0.5
seconds with the average of the previous 25 seconds seconds with the average of the previous 25 seconds
readings. Therefore, it takes up to 25 seconds from the readings. Therefore, it takes up to 25 seconds from the
time pressure is applied until the manometer displays the time pressure is applied until the manometer displays the
full scale applied pressure. Min/Max display updates every full scale applied pressure. Min/Max display updates every
0.1 seconds. 0.1 seconds.

To set the damp rate: To set the damp rate:

Keystroke Display Keystroke Display

1. Follow steps on page 4 to Top line reads “PROGRAM 1. Follow steps on page 4 to Top line reads “PROGRAM
put the unit in Program MODE” bottom line reads put the unit in Program MODE” bottom line reads
Mode. “UNITS SELECT”. Mode. “UNITS SELECT”.

2. Press the up arrow Bottom line reads “DAMP 2. Press the up arrow Bottom line reads “DAMP
key. RATE SELECT”. key. RATE SELECT”.

3. Press the PRGM key. Top line reads “DAMP 3. Press the PRGM key. Top line reads “DAMP
RATE SELECT”. RATE SELECT”.

4. Press the up or down Bottom line shows damp 4. Press the up or down Bottom line shows damp
arrow keys until the rate in seconds. arrow keys until the rate in seconds.
desired damp rate is desired damp rate is
displayed on bottom line. displayed on bottom line.

5. Press the PRGM key. Top line reads “PROGRAM 5. Press the PRGM key. Top line reads “PROGRAM
MODE” bottom line reads MODE” bottom line reads
“UNITS SELECT”. “UNITS SELECT”.

6. Press the down arrow Bottom line reads “EXIT”. 6. Press the down arrow Bottom line reads “EXIT”.
key. key.

7. Press the PRGM key. Returns to Measure Mode. 7. Press the PRGM key. Returns to Measure Mode.

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 AUTO SHUT-OFF AUTO SHUT-OFF

Enabling the Auto Shut-Off feature allows the manometer Enabling the Auto Shut-Off feature allows the manometer
to turn itself off after a user selected period of keypad to turn itself off after a user selected period of keypad
inactivity. Selectable options include DISABLED, 10 inactivity. Selectable options include DISABLED, 10
Minutes, 20 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes and 90 Minutes, 20 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes and 90
Minutes. Disabling this feature limits the manometer to Minutes. Disabling this feature limits the manometer to
being turned off by using the ON/OFF key only. Units are being turned off by using the ON/OFF key only. Units are
shipped from the factory with the Auto Shut-Off set for 10 shipped from the factory with the Auto Shut-Off set for 10
Minutes. To change the auto shut-off setting, follow the Minutes. To change the auto shut-off setting, follow the
steps below. steps below.

Keystroke Display Keystroke Display

1. Follow steps 1-6 on page Top line reads “AUTO 1. Follow steps 1-6 on page Top line reads “AUTO
10. SHUT-OFF” bottom reads 10. SHUT-OFF” bottom reads
“ENTER TO SELECT”. “ENTER TO SELECT”.

2. Press PRGM key (right Top line reads “AUTO 2. Press PRGM key (right Top line reads “AUTO
arrow), then the up SHUT-OFF”, bottom line arrow), then the up SHUT-OFF”, bottom line
or down arrow keys toggles to “DISABLED”, or down arrow keys toggles to “DISABLED”,
until desired shut-off “10”, “20”, “30”, “60” and until desired shut-off “10”, “20”, “30”, “60” and
time is shown. “90 Minutes”. time is shown. “90 Minutes”.

3. Press PRGM key (right Desired Auto Shut-Off time 3. Press PRGM key (right Desired Auto Shut-Off time
arrow) is selected, top line reads arrow) is selected, top line reads
“AUTO SHUT-OFF”, “AUTO SHUT-OFF”,
bottom reads “ENTER TO bottom reads “ENTER TO
SELECT”. SELECT”.

4. Press the up arrow Top line reads “LOCKOUT 4. Press the up arrow Top line reads “LOCKOUT
key. CODE” bottom reads “ key. CODE” bottom reads “
ENTER TO SELECT”. See ENTER TO SELECT”. See
instructions for use on page instructions for use on page
13. 13.

5. Press the up arrow Top line reads “HEADER 5. Press the up arrow Top line reads “HEADER
key. NAME” bottom line shows key. NAME” bottom line shows
header. See instruction on header. See instruction on
page 10 for steps to change. page 10 for steps to change.

6. Press the left arrow key Returns to Measure Mode. 6. Press the left arrow key Returns to Measure Mode.
twice. twice.

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 USER INFO SELECT USER INFO SELECT
The User Info Select register provides the user with infor- The User Info Select register provides the user with infor-
mation on the hardware and software in the manometer. mation on the hardware and software in the manometer.
These registers store information on the sensor’s S/N, These registers store information on the sensor’s S/N,
software version, date of manufacture, Auto Shut-Off, software version, date of manufacture, Auto Shut-Off,
Lockout and the Start-Up Header. The Start Up Header Lockout and the Start-Up Header. The Start Up Header
appears whenever the manometer is turned on (the Full appears whenever the manometer is turned on (the Full
Scale of the manometer, in the last engineering units Scale of the manometer, in the last engineering units
programmed is displayed below the Header). The factory programmed is displayed below the Header). The factory
set header is “MERIAM INSTR.”. This can be edited to set header is “MERIAM INSTR.”. This can be edited to
show a custom alpha-numeric string as required by user. show a custom alpha-numeric string as required by user.

To view or configure the Unit Info Select registers, follow To view or configure the Unit Info Select registers, follow
the keystrokes listed below. the keystrokes listed below.

Keystroke Display Keystroke Display

1. From the Measure Top line reads “PROGRAM 1. From the Measure Top line reads “PROGRAM
Mode, press the PRGM MODE”. Bottom line reads Mode, press the PRGM MODE”. Bottom line reads
key “UNITS SELECT” key “UNITS SELECT”

2. Press the up arrow key Bottom line changes to 2. Press the up arrow key Bottom line changes to
two times. “USER INFO SELECT” two times. “USER INFO SELECT”

3. Press the PRGM key. Bottom line shows serial 3. Press the PRGM key. Bottom line shows serial
number. number.

4. Press the up arrow key Software version no. is 4. Press the up arrow key Software version no. is
shown. shown.

5. Press the up arrow key Calibration Date shown. 5. Press the up arrow key Calibration Date shown.

6. Press the up arrow key. Top line reads “AUTO 6. Press the up arrow key. Top line reads “AUTO
Instructions to set AUTO SHUT- SHUT OFF” bottom reads Instructions to set AUTO SHUT- SHUT OFF” bottom reads
OFF are on page 9. “ENTER TO SELECT” OFF are on page 9. “ENTER TO SELECT”

7. Press the up arrow Top line reads “LOCKOUT 7. Press the up arrow Top line reads “LOCKOUT
key. Instructions for using CODE” bottom reads key. Instructions for using CODE” bottom reads
LOCKOUT are on page 13. “ENTER TO SELECT” LOCKOUT are on page 13. “ENTER TO SELECT”

8. Press up arrow key to Top line reads “HEADER NAME” 8. Press up arrow key to Top line reads “HEADER NAME”
move to editing the Header. bottom reads “MERIAM INSTR.”. move to editing the Header. bottom reads “MERIAM INSTR.”.
Cursor flashes at bottom left. Cursor flashes at bottom left.

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 9. If header is correct press Top line reads “PROGRAM 9. If header is correct press Top line reads “PROGRAM
backspace key . If MODE”. Bottom reads backspace key . If MODE”. Bottom reads
editing is desired proceed “USER INFO SELECT” editing is desired proceed “USER INFO SELECT”
to step 11. to step 11.

10. Press up arrow key Bottom line reads “EXIT”. 10. Press up arrow key Bottom line reads “EXIT”.
two times. two times.

11. Press the PRGM key. Returns to Measure Mode. 11. Press the PRGM key. Returns to Measure Mode.

12. Press the up or down Displays a number between 12. Press the up or down Displays a number between
arrow keys to set 0 and 9, a letter from A to Z, arrow keys to set 0 and 9, a letter from A to Z,
correct alpha-numeric / or a blank space. correct alpha-numeric / or a blank space.
value. value.

13. Press right arrow to Cursor advances one space 13. Press right arrow to Cursor advances one space
accept entry. to right. accept entry. to right.

14. Repeat steps 11 and 12 14. Repeat steps 11 and 12

until the desired Header until the desired Header
is shown. is shown.

15. If an error is noted press 15. If an error is noted press

the back arrow key the back arrow key
until cursor is over the until cursor is over the
incorrect value. Follow incorrect value. Follow
step 11 to correct. Press step 11 to correct. Press
the right arrow to the right arrow to
advance the cursor advance the cursor
without changing values. without changing values.

16. When header is Cursor flashes at bottom 16. When header is Cursor flashes at bottom
complete press the right. complete press the right.
PRGM key to advance PRGM key to advance
cursor to end of bottom cursor to end of bottom
line. line.

17. Press the PRGM key. Top line reads “PROGRAM 17. Press the PRGM key. Top line reads “PROGRAM
MODE” bottom reads MODE” bottom reads
“UNITS SELECT”. “UNITS SELECT”.
18. Press down arrow key Bottom line reads “EXIT”. 18. Press down arrow key Bottom line reads “EXIT”.
19. Press the PRGM key. Returns to Measure Mode. 19. Press the PRGM key. Returns to Measure Mode.

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 CONTRAST SELECT CONTRAST SELECT
The Contrast Select register allows the user to adjust the The Contrast Select register allows the user to adjust the
character contrast of the LCD display to provide the best character contrast of the LCD display to provide the best
visibility for the ambient conditions. If during the contrast visibility for the ambient conditions. If during the contrast
adjustment an error is made pressing the backspace key adjustment an error is made pressing the backspace key
returns the display to the previous contrast setting. To returns the display to the previous contrast setting. To
adjust the contrast follow the keystrokes below: adjust the contrast follow the keystrokes below:

Keystroke Display Keystroke Display

1. From the Measure Top line reads “PROGRAM 1. From the Measure Top line reads “PROGRAM
Mode press the PRGM MODE” bottom reads Mode press the PRGM MODE” bottom reads
key. “UNITS SELECT”. key. “UNITS SELECT”.

2. Press the up arrow key Bottom line reads 2. Press the up arrow key Bottom line reads
three times. “CONTRAST SELECT”. three times. “CONTRAST SELECT”.

3. Press the PRGM key. Top line reads “CONTRAST 3. Press the PRGM key. Top line reads “CONTRAST
SELECT” bottom line SELECT” bottom line
shows a numerical value. shows a numerical value.

LCD lightens or darkens LCD lightens or darkens

4. Press up or down depending on value set. 4. Press up or down depending on value set.
arrow keys to increase or arrow keys to increase or
decrease the contrast decrease the contrast
value. A low number value. A low number
gives maximum contrast gives maximum contrast
and a high number gives and a high number gives
minimum contrast. minimum contrast.
Top line reads “PROGRAM Top line reads “PROGRAM
5. Press the PRGM key. MODE” bottom reads 5. Press the PRGM key. MODE” bottom reads
“UNITS SELECT”. “UNITS SELECT”.

Bottom line reads “EXIT”. Bottom line reads “EXIT”.

6. Press down arrow key. 6. Press down arrow key.
Returns to Measure Mode. Returns to Measure Mode.
7. Press the PRGM key. 7. Press the PRGM key.

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 LOCKOUT SELECT LOCKOUT SELECT
Enabling the Lockout feature prevents unauthorized users Enabling the Lockout feature prevents unauthorized users
from making changes to the configuration of the manome- from making changes to the configuration of the manome-
ter. To enter Program Mode, the user must first enter the ter. To enter Program Mode, the user must first enter the
“password” (two-digit Lockout Code) when prompted, “password” (two-digit Lockout Code) when prompted,
within about 40 seconds. An incorrect code (or timeout) within about 40 seconds. An incorrect code (or timeout)
will return the unit to Measure Mode. Any two-digit will return the unit to Measure Mode. Any two-digit
numeric code can be programmed. The factory Lockout numeric code can be programmed. The factory Lockout
Code of 00 disables the Lockout. To set the Lockout Code, Code of 00 disables the Lockout. To set the Lockout Code,
follow the keystrokes listed below: follow the keystrokes listed below:
To set the Lockout Code: To set the Lockout Code:

Keystroke Display Keystroke Display

1. From the Measure Mode, Top line reads “PROGRAM 1. From the Measure Mode, Top line reads “PROGRAM
press the PRGM key. If MODE”, bottom line reads press the PRGM key. If MODE”, bottom line reads
the Lockout is set, enter “UNITS SELECT”. the Lockout is set, enter “UNITS SELECT”.
the correct “password” the correct “password”
when prompted. when prompted.

2. Press the up arrow Bottom line reads “USER 2. Press the up arrow Bottom line reads “USER
key twice. INFO SELECT”. key twice. INFO SELECT”.

3. Press ENTER key (right Top line reads “LOCKOUT 3. Press ENTER key (right Top line reads “LOCKOUT
arrow), then the up CODE”, bottom line reads arrow), then the up CODE”, bottom line reads
arrow key four times. “ENTER TO SELECT”. arrow key four times. “ENTER TO SELECT”.

4. Press ENTER key (right Bottom line shows old 4. Press ENTER key (right Bottom line shows old
arrow), then press the up Lockout code. Cursor flashes arrow), then press the up Lockout code. Cursor flashes
or down arrow keys at first position while value is or down arrow keys at first position while value is
to change to the first digit. changed, then moves to right to change to the first digit. changed, then moves to right
Press the right arrow position once right arrow Press the right arrow position once right arrow
key to proceed . key is pressed. key to proceed . key is pressed.

5. Press ENTER key (right Top line reads “LOCKOUT 5. Press ENTER key (right Top line reads “LOCKOUT
arrow) when desired code CODE”, bottom line reads arrow) when desired code CODE”, bottom line reads
is set. Lockout is activated. “ENTER TO SELECT”. is set. Lockout is activated. “ENTER TO SELECT”.

6. Press the backspace Returns to Measure Mode. 6. Press the backspace Returns to Measure Mode.
arrow key twice. arrow key twice.

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 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Type and Range: Type and Range:
DN: Differential Non-Isolated 20”, 200”, 2000” H20 DN: Differential Non-Isolated 20”, 200”, 2000” H20
GI: Gauge Isolated 20 PSI, 200 PSI, 2000 PSI GI: Gauge Isolated 20 PSI, 200 PSI, 2000 PSI
AI: Absolute Isolated 2000 mm Hg AI: Absolute Isolated 2000 mm Hg

Accuracy: Accuracy:
350 Test Gauge: ±0.05 % of FS (±0.1 % FS on 20” wc) 350 Test Gauge: ±0.05 % of FS (±0.1 % FS on 20” wc)
351 Calibrator: ±0.025 % of Full Scale -5°C to 50°C 351 Calibrator: ±0.025 % of Full Scale -5°C to 50°C
±0.05% of Full Scale -20°C to -5°C ±0.05% of Full Scale -20°C to -5°C
Includes the combined effects of temperature, linearity, Includes the combined effects of temperature, linearity,
repeatability, hysteresis and resolution. NIST repeatability, hysteresis and resolution. NIST
certification supplied with manometer. certification supplied with manometer.

Temperature: Temperature:
Storage: -40° F to 140° F (-40° C to 60° C) Storage: -40° F to 140° F (-40° C to 60° C)
Operating: 23° F to 122° F (-5° C to 50° C) Operating: 23° F to 122° F (-5° C to 50° C)

Media Compatibility: Non-isolated sensors for use with Media Compatibility: Non-isolated sensors for use with
clean, dry non-corrosive gases only. Isolated sensors for all clean, dry non-corrosive gases only. Isolated sensors for all
fluids compatible with 316SS. fluids compatible with 316SS.

Pressure Limits: 2 × range on GI and AI units. 2 × range on Pressure Limits: 2 × range on GI and AI units. 2 × range on
DN units when pressurized on high side only (15 PSI on DN units when pressurized on high side only (15 PSI on
20” wc DN unit on high side only); 150 PSI (10.5 Kg/cm²) 20” wc DN unit on high side only); 150 PSI (10.5 Kg/cm²)
static when applied to both sides of sensor simultaneously static when applied to both sides of sensor simultaneously
(including 20” unit). (including 20” unit).

Connection: 1/8” female NPT, 316SS. AI and GI models Connection: 1/8” female NPT, 316SS. AI and GI models
have 1 pressure port only (P1). DN models have 2 pressure have 1 pressure port only (P1). DN models have 2 pressure
ports. P1 is the high pressure connection and P2, the low ports. P1 is the high pressure connection and P2, the low
pressure connection. (For vacuum measurement, connect pressure connection. (For vacuum measurement, connect
vacuum source to P2 and vent P1 to atmosphere.) vacuum source to P2 and vent P1 to atmosphere.)

Power: 9 volt battery, lithium or alkaline, field replaceable. Power: 9 volt battery, lithium or alkaline, field replaceable.
Lithium is recommended for operation below 32° F (0° C). Lithium is recommended for operation below 32° F (0° C).

Display: 5 significant digit LCD Display: 5 significant digit LCD

Enclosure: 14 oz. ABS plastic (6.5” × 3.6” × 2,25”) Enclosure: 14 oz. ABS plastic (6.5” × 3.6” × 2,25”)

CSA units: Intrinsically safe for Class 1, Groups A, B, C, and D. CSA units: Intrinsically safe for Class 1, Groups A, B, C, and D.

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 RESOLUTION

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PRESS. UNIT 20” WC 200” WC 2000” WC 20 PSI 200 PSI 2000 PSI 2000mm Hg

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mm Hg XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
in. Hg X.XXXX XX.XXX XXX.XX XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX
cm H20 XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
Bar X.XXXX X.XXXX XX.XXX X.XXXX XX.XXX XXX.XX XX.XXX

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mBar XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
KPa XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX
Kg/cm² X.XXXX X.XXXX XX.XXX X.XXXX XX.XXX XXX.XX XX.XXX
inH20 4°C XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
inH20 60°F XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
inH20 20°C XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
PSI X.XXXX XX.XXX XXX.XX XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX

RESOLUTION

PRESS. UNIT 20” WC 200” WC 2000” WC 20 PSI 200 PSI 2000 PSI 2000mm Hg
mm Hg XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
in. Hg X.XXXX XX.XXX XXX.XX XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX
cm H20 XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
Bar X.XXXX X.XXXX XX.XXX X.XXXX XX.XXX XXX.XX XX.XXX

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mBar XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
KPa XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX
Kg/cm² X.XXXX X.XXXX XX.XXX X.XXXX XX.XXX XXX.XX XX.XXX
inH20 4°C XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
inH20 60°F XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X
inH20 20°C XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX XXXX.X XXXXX XXXX.X

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PSI X.XXXX XX.XXX XXX.XX XX.XXX XXX.XX XXXX.X XXX.XX
 CHANGING THE BATTERY CHANGING THE BATTERY
The manometer is powered by one 9 volt battery. When the The manometer is powered by one 9 volt battery. When the
output of the battery under load drops below 6.5 volts the output of the battery under load drops below 6.5 volts the
display will alternate between “LOW POWER DETECT” display will alternate between “LOW POWER DETECT”
and “REPLACE BATTERY”. and “REPLACE BATTERY”.

To replace the battery locate the battery compartment in To replace the battery locate the battery compartment in
the bottom rear of the manometer. Push down on the small the bottom rear of the manometer. Push down on the small
rectangular area in the battery cover. While pushing the rectangular area in the battery cover. While pushing the
cover down, slide the cover out the bottom of the unit. Pull cover down, slide the cover out the bottom of the unit. Pull
the battery connector off the battery terminals. Plug the the battery connector off the battery terminals. Plug the
new battery into the connector and install in the new battery into the connector and install in the
compartment. Slide the battery cover on until the locking compartment. Slide the battery cover on until the locking
clip goes into the manometer housing and the channels on clip goes into the manometer housing and the channels on
the bottom of the cover are locked in place. the bottom of the cover are locked in place.

RECALIBRATION RECALIBRATION

The Smart Manometer’s accuracy can be verified by using The Smart Manometer’s accuracy can be verified by using
a ± 0.015% of reading deadweight tester. It is a ± 0.015% of reading deadweight tester. It is
recommended that the manometer be checked at a recommended that the manometer be checked at a
minimum of four test points at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% minimum of four test points at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%
of the units range. A full ten point evaluation provides the of the units range. A full ten point evaluation provides the
most complete information on the manometers most complete information on the manometers
performance. performance.

Before performing the evaluation there are several Before performing the evaluation there are several
corrections to the deadweight tester that may have to be corrections to the deadweight tester that may have to be
made. made.

1. Use the User Unit Select option in Program Mode to 1. Use the User Unit Select option in Program Mode to
match the Smart Manometer units to the deadweight tester match the Smart Manometer units to the deadweight tester
units. Be sure to match the Smart Manometer temperature units. Be sure to match the Smart Manometer temperature
reference to the temperature reference of the deadweight reference to the temperature reference of the deadweight
tester (for in.H2O and Hg units only). tester (for in.H2O and Hg units only).

2. Correct the deadweight tester readings for ambient 2. Correct the deadweight tester readings for ambient
temperature if it is different from the reference temperature if it is different from the reference
temperature. The Smart Manometer does this temperature. The Smart Manometer does this
automatically. automatically.

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 3. The local gravity at location where the evaluation is 3. The local gravity at location where the evaluation is
being performed must be corrected for on the deadweight being performed must be corrected for on the deadweight
tester. Standard gravity reference is 980.665 cm/sec/sec. tester. Standard gravity reference is 980.665 cm/sec/sec.
This gravity occurs at 45° north latitude, at sea level. This gravity occurs at 45° north latitude, at sea level.

4. Make sure there are no leaks in the system. 4. Make sure there are no leaks in the system.

The 20”, 200”, and 2000” in.H2O Smart Manometers have The 20”, 200”, and 2000” in.H2O Smart Manometers have
a calibration reference of inches of water at 20°C. The a calibration reference of inches of water at 20°C. The
2000 mm Hg absolute manometer references mercury at 2000 mm Hg absolute manometer references mercury at
0°C. The 20, 200 and 2000 PSI manometers are calibrated 0°C. The 20, 200 and 2000 PSI manometers are calibrated
in PSI and therefore do not have a reference temperature. in PSI and therefore do not have a reference temperature.
The effects of local gravity on the Smart Manometer are The effects of local gravity on the Smart Manometer are
corrected for by zeroing the manometer (see pg. 3) before corrected for by zeroing the manometer (see pg. 3) before
the evaluation. the evaluation.

This evaluation will confirm whether the manometer is or This evaluation will confirm whether the manometer is or
is not operating within its accuracy specification at the is not operating within its accuracy specification at the
temperature that the evaluation was performed at only. temperature that the evaluation was performed at only.
This does not guarantee that the manometer is within it’s This does not guarantee that the manometer is within it’s
accuracy specification at other temperatures. accuracy specification at other temperatures.

If the manometer is outside of it’s accuracy limits, it must If the manometer is outside of it’s accuracy limits, it must
be returned to the factory for recalibration. The Smart be returned to the factory for recalibration. The Smart
Manometer cannot be recalibrated in the field. If Manometer cannot be recalibrated in the field. If
recalibration is required, contact the Meriam Instrument recalibration is required, contact the Meriam Instrument
representative in your area or call the factory at the representative in your area or call the factory at the
numbers listed below for a Return Material Authorization numbers listed below for a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number. (RMA) number.

Meriam Instrument Meriam Instrument

10920 Madison Ave. 10920 Madison Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102 Cleveland, OH 44102

Ph. (216) 281-1100 Ph. (216) 281-1100

FAX (216) 281-0228 FAX (216) 281-0228

All Smart Manometers recalibrated at the factory are All Smart Manometers recalibrated at the factory are
returned with certificates of NIST traceability. returned with certificates of NIST traceability.

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