DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS INSTALLATION

DPT-R8 Series INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION WARNING
Thank you for choosing an HK Instruments DPT series differential • READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
pressure transmitter. The DPT series is intended for use in commer- ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS
cial environments. It is designed with six unit selections (Pa, kPa, DEVICE.
mbar, inchWC, mmWC, psi) and eight field selectable measurement • Failure to observe safety information and comply with
ranges (unidirectional and bi-directional) to meet your application instructions can result in PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH AND/OR
requirements. The DPT-R8 series is comprised of the DPT250-R8 PROPERTY DAMAGE.
with ranges from 25 Pa to 250 Pa, the DPT2500-R8 with ranges • To avoid electrical shock or damage to equipment, disconnect
from 100 Pa to 2500 Pa, and the DPT7000-R8 with ranges from power before installing or servicing and use only wiring with
1000 Pa to 7000 Pa. insulation rated for full device operating voltage.
• To avoid potential fire and/or explosion do not use in potentially
All DPT-R8 series differential pressure transmitters are available flammable or explosive atmospheres.
with display and autozero calibration. • Retain these instructions for future reference.
• This product, when installed, will be part of an engineered
system whose specifications and performance characteristics
are not designed or controlled by HK Instruments. Review
applications and national and local codes to assure that the
installation will be functional and safe. Use only experienced and
knowledgeable technicians to install this device.

APPLICATIONS
DPT-R8 series devices are commonly used in HVAC/R systems for:
• fan, blower and filter monitoring
• pressure and flow monitoring
SPECIFICATIONS
• valve and damper control
• pressure monitoring in cleanrooms

SPECIFICATIONS
Performance Environment: + High pressure
Accuracy (from applied pressure): Operating temperature: -20...50 °C, − Low pressure
Models 250 and 2500: -40C model: -40...50 °C
Pressure < 125 Pa = 1 % + ±2 Pa AZ-model: -20...50 °C, Electrical
Pressure > 125 Pa = 1 % + ±1 Pa Models with autozero calibration: -5...50 °C Voltage:
Model 7000: Storage temperature: -40...70 °C, Circuit: 3-wire (V Out, 24 V, GND)
Pressure < 125 Pa = 1.5 % + ±2 Pa -40C model: -40...70 °C Input: 24 VAC or VDC, ±10 %
Pressure > 125 Pa = 1.5 % + ±1 Pa Humidity: 0 to 95 % rH, non condensing Output: 0–10V
(including: general accuracy, linearity, hysteresis, long Power consumption: <1.0 W,
term stability, and repetition error) Physical -40C model: <4.0 W when <0 °C
Thermal effects: Dimensions: Resistance minimum: 1 kΩ
Temperature compensated 0...50 °C Case: 90.0 x 95.0 x 36.0 mm
Overpressure: Weight: Current:
Proof pressure: 25 kPa 150 g Circuit: 3-wire (mA Out, 24 V, GND)
Burst pressure: 30 kPa Mounting: Input: 24 VAC or VDC, ±10 %
Zero point calibration: 2 each 4.3 mm screw holes, one slotted Output: 4–20 mA
Automatic autozero or manual pushbutton Materials: Power consumption: <1.2 W,
Response time: Case: ABS -40C model: <4.2 W when <0 °C
8.0 s or 0.8 s, selectable via jumper Lid: PC Maximum load: 500 Ω
Duct connectors: ABS Minimum load: 20 Ω
Technical Specifications Tubing: PVC
Media compatibility: Protection standard: Conformance
Dry air or non-aggressive gases IP54 Meets the requirements for CE marking:
Measuring units: Display (Optional) EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Pa, kPa, mbar, inchWC, mmWC, psi, selectable via 2-line display (12 characters/line) RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
jumper Line 1: active measurement WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
Measuring element: Line 2: units
MEMS, no flow-through Electrical connections:
COMPANY WITH
4-screw terminal block
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Wire: 0.2–1.5 mm2 (12–24 AWG)
Cable entry: M16 CERTIFIED BY DNV GL RoHS 2
2011/65/EU

Pressure fittings: = ISO 9001 = ISO 14001 =

Male ø 5,0 mm and 6,3 mm

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 SCHEMATICS STEP 1: MOUNTING THE DEVICE
1) Select the mounting location (duct, wall, panel).
2) Use the device as a template and mark the screw holes.
3) Mount with appropriate screws.

Pressure sensor
Figure 1a - Mounting orientation

Zero button Connection for

optional display

LED
Terminal block
Jumpers

YES NO NO

Figure 1b - Application connections

Static pressure Filter/Damper Fan/Blower

monitoring monitoring

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Not

connected

90.0 36.0

77.0

STEP 2: WIRING DIAGRAMS

For CE compliance, a properly grounded shielding cable is required.
71.5

53.0

95.0

1) Unscrew the strain relief and route the cable(s).

2) Connect the wires as shown in figure 2a and 2b.
3) Tighten the strain relief.

4.3
Figure 2a - Wiring diagram 0–10 V output

0–10 V
4–20 mA
V 24 V
+ Power supply
INSTALLATION 24 VDC / 24 VAC
GND
1) Mount the device in the desired location (see step 1).
2) Open the lid and route the cable through the strain relief and
connect the wires to the terminal block(s) (see step 2).
Figure 2b - Wiring diagram 4–20 mA output
3) The device is now ready for configuration.
0–10 V
WARNING! Apply power only after the device is properly wired.
4–20 mA
A 24 V
+ Power supply
24 VDC / 24 VAC
GND

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 STEP 3: CONFIGURATION SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT RANGE CONTINUED
1) Select the desired measurement unit. (see step 4) 2) Install jumpers on J1, J2 and J3 as required.
2) Select the desired measurement range. (see step 5) a. Using the range number from 1c above, find the corresponding
3) Select the desired response time. (see step 6) range number in Chart 2.
4) Zero the device. (see step 7) b. Install jumpers on J1, J2 and J3 on device, as shown under the range
5) Connect the pressure tubes. Connect positive pressure to number in Chart 2. (Grey colour indicates that a jumper is installed.
port labeled “+” and negative pressure to port “-”. Reference figure 3 for jumper installation.)
6) Close the lid. The device is now ready to be used.
Chart 2
STEP 4: SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNIT Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Range 4 Range 5 Range 6 Range 7 Range 8

Jumper J1

1) To change the measurement unit appearing on the display, install a Jumper J2

Jumper J3
jumper to both pins of J5 (see Figure 3).
(Grey colour indicates that a jumper is installed. Reference Figure 3 and Schematics for jumper installation.)
2) Push down the zero button and the measurement unit options (Pa,
kPa, mbar, inchWC, mmWC, psi) will cycle on the display.
3) To select a unit option to display, remove the jumper from J5
while the measurement unit is visible on the display. STEP 6: SELECTING THE RESPONSE TIME
Figure 3 - Jumper installation The response time affects how fast the transmitter reacts to changes in
the system. The response time is the time the device takes to reach 63
% of the measured value. To smooth out unstable pressure fluctuations
in airflow applications, select a longer response time.

Example:
No jumper Jumper installed Jumper stored Selected response time: 8.0 seconds
Circuit open Circuit closed
Result: Output signal achieves a new value in 20 seconds (Response
time*5)

To change response time, install or remove jumper on J4.

(Grey colour indicates that a jumper is installed)

(see Figure 3)
STEP 5: SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT RANGE 1) Install jumper on J4 for 8.0 second response time.
2) Remove jumper from J4 for 0.8 second response time.
1) Determine the range number
a. Find the model in Chart 1.
b. Find the measurment unit (selected in step 4).
c. Find the required measurement range on the same line as the
measurement unit (b above) and determine the range number in the
header.

Chart 1
Model DPT250-R8
Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Range 4 Range 5 Range 6 Range 7 Range 8
Pa 0–25 0–50 0–100 0–250 -25–25 -50–50 -100–100 -150–150
kPa 0–0.025 0–0.05 0–0.1 0–0.25 -0.025–0.025 -0.05–0.05 -0.1–0.1 -0.15–0.15
mbar 0–0.25 0–0.50 0–1.00 0–2.50 -0.25–0.25 -0.50–0.50 -1.0–1.00 -1.50–1.50
inchWC 0–0.10 0–0.20 0–0.40 0–1.00 -0.10–0.10 -0.20–0.20 -0.40–0.40 -0.60–0.60
mmWC 0–2.6 0–5.1 0–10.2 0–25.5 -2.6–2.6 -5.1–5.1 -10.2–10.2 -15.3–15.3
psi 0–0.0036 0–0.0073 0–0.0145 0–0.0363 -0.0036–0.0036 -0.0073–0.0073 -0.0145–0.0145 -0.0036–0.0036

Model DPT2500-R8
Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Range 4 Range 5 Range 6 Range 7 Range 8
Pa -100–100 0–100 0–250 0–500 0–1000 0–1500 0–2000 0–2500
kPa -0.10–0.10 0–0.10 0–0.25 0–0.50 0–1.00 0–1.50 0–2.00 0–2.50
mbar -1.00–1.00 0–1.00 0–2.50 0–5.00 0–10.0 0–15.0 0–20.0 0–25.0
inchWC -0.40–0.40 0–0.40 0–1.00 0–2.00 0–4.00 0–6.00 0–8.00 0–10.00
mmWC -10.2–10.2 0–10.2 0–25.5 0–51.0 0–102.0 0–153.0 0–204.0 0–255.0
psi -0.0145–0.0145 0–0.0145 0–0.0363 0–0.0725 0–0.1450 0–0.21725 0–0.2900 0–0.3625

Model DPT7000-R8
Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Range 4 Range 5 Range 6 Range 7 Range 8
Pa 0–1000 0–1500 0–2000 0–2500 0–3000 0–4000 0–5000 0–7000
kPa 0–1.00 0–1.50 0–2.0 0–2.50 0–3.00 0–4.00 0–5.00 0–7.00
mbar 0–10.0 0–15.0 0–20.0 0–25.0 0–30.0 0–40.0 0–50.0 0–70.0
inchWC 0–4.00 0–6.00 0–8.00 0–10.0 0–12.00 0–16.00 0–20.00 0–28.00
mmWC 0–102.0 0–153.0 0–204.0 0–255.0 0–306.0 0–408.0 0–510.0 0–714.0
psi 0–0.1450 0–0.21725 0–0.2900 0–0.3625 0–0.4350 0–0.5800 0–0.7250 0–1.0150

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 STEP 7: ZEROING THE DEVICE -40C MODEL: OPERATION IN COLD ENVIRONMENT
NOTE! Always zero the device before use. The lid of the device has to be closed when the operation temperature
is below 0 °C. The display needs 15 minutes to warm up if the device
To zero the device two options are available: is started in temperature below 0 °C.
1) Manual Pushbutton zero point calibration
2) Autozero calibration NOTE! The power consumption rises when the operation temperature
is below 0 °C.
Does my transmitter have an autozero calibration? See the product la-
bel. If it shows -AZ in the model number, then you have the autozero
calibration. RECYCLING/DISPOSAL
1) Manual Pushbutton zero point calibration The parts left over from installation should be
NOTE: Supply voltage must be connected at least one hour prior to zero recycled according to your local instructions.
point adjustment. Decommissioned devices should be taken to a
a) Disconnect both pressure tubes from the pressure ports labeled + recycling site that specializes in electronic waste.
a) Disconnect both pressure tubes from the pressure ports labeled +
and –.
and –.
b) Push down the zero button (joystick) until the LED light (red)
b) Push down the zero button until the LED light (red) turns on and the
turns on and the display reads “zeroing” (display option only). (see
display reads “zeroing” (display option only). (see Figure 4)
Figure 6)
c) The zeroing of the device will proceed automatically. Zeroing is
c) The zeroing of the device will proceed automatically. Zeroing is
complete when the LED turns off, and the display reads 0 (display WARRANTY POLICY
complete when the LED turns off, and the display reads 0 (display
option only).
option only). The seller is obligated to provide a warranty of five years for the deliv-
d) Reinstall the pressure tubes ensuring that the High pressure tube
d) Reinstall the pressure tubes, ensuring the High pressure tube is ered goods regarding material and manufacturing. The warranty period
is connected to the port labeled +, and the Low pressure tube is
connected to the port labeled +, and the Low pressure tube is is considered to start on the delivery date of the product. If a defect
connected to the port labeled −.
connected to the port labeled −. in raw materials or a production flaw is found, the seller is obligated,
when the product is sent to the seller without delay or before expira-
Figure 4 tion of the warranty, to amend the mistake at his/her discretion either
by repairing the defective product or by delivering free of charge to the
Press down button buyer a new flawless product and sending it to the buyer. Delivery costs
for the repair under warranty will be paid by the buyer and the return
LED turns ON
Display reads “Zeroing”
costs by the seller. The warranty does not comprise damages caused by
accident, lightning, flood or other natural phenomenon, normal wear
LED and tear, improper or careless handling, abnormal use, overloading, im-
proper storage, incorrect care or reconstruction, or changes and instal-
lation work not done by the seller or his/her authorized representative.
The selection of materials for devices prone to corrosion is the buyer’s
2) Autozero calibration responsibility, unless otherwise is legally agreed upon. Should the man-
If the device includes the optional autozero circuit, no action is re- ufacturer alter the structure of the device, the seller is not obligated to
quired. make comparable changes to devices already purchased. Appealing for
warranty requires that the buyer has correctly fulfilled his/her duties
Autozero calibration (-AZ) is an autozero function in the form of an arisen from the delivery and stated in the contract. The seller will give
automatic zeroing circuit built into the PCB board. The autozero cali- a new warranty for goods that have been replaced or repaired within
bration electronically adjusts the transmitter zero at predetermined the warranty, however only to the expiration of the original product’s
time intervals (every 10 minutes). The function eliminates all output warranty time. The warranty includes the repair of a defective part or
signal drift due to thermal, electronic or mechanical effects, as well as device, or if needed, a new part or device, but not installation or ex-
the need for technicians to remove high and low pressure tubes when change costs. Under no circumstance is the seller liable for damages
performing initial or periodic transmitter zero point calibration. The compensation for indirect damage.
autozero adjustment takes 4 seconds after which the device returns to
its normal measuring mode. During the 4 second adjustment period,
the output and display values will freeze to the latest measured value.

Transmitters equipped with the autozero calibration are virtually

maintenance free.

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