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 Physical Electrical
Accuracy (from applied pressure): Dimensions: Voltage:
Models 250 and 2500: Case: 90.0 x 95.0 x 36.0 mm Circuit: 3-wire (V Out, 24 V, GND)
Pressure < 125 Pa = 1 % + ±2 Pa Weight: Input: 24 VAC or VDC, ±10 %
Pressure > 125 Pa = 1 % + ±1 Pa 150 g Output: 0–10V / 2-10V
Model 7000: Mounting: Power consumption: <1.0 W,
Pressure < 125 Pa = 1.5 % + ±2 Pa 2 each 4.3 mm screw holes, one slotted -40C model: <4.0 W when <0 °C
Pressure > 125 Pa = 1.5 % + ±1 Pa Materials: Resistance minimum: 1 kΩ
(including: general accuracy, linearity, hysteresis, Case: ABS Current:
long term stability, and repetition error) Lid: PC Circuit: 3-wire (mA Out, 24 V, GND)
Overpressure: Duct connectors: ABS Input: 24 VAC or VDC, ±10 %
Proof pressure: 25 kPa Tubing: PVC Output: 4–20 mA
Burst pressure: 30 kPa Protection standard: Power consumption: <1.2 W,
Zero point calibration: IP54 -40C model: <4.2 W when <0 °C
Automatic autozero or manual pushbutton Display (Optional) Maximum load: 500 Ω
Response time: 2-line display (12 characters/line) Minimum load: 20 Ω
8.0 s or 0.8 s, selectable via jumper Line 1: active measurement
Line 2: units Conformance
Technical Specifications Electrical connections: Meets the requirements for:
Media compatibility: 4-screw terminal block CE: UKCA:
Dry air or non-aggressive gases Wire: 0.2–1.5 mm2 (12–24 AWG) EMC: 2014/30/EU S.I. 2016/1091
Measuring units: Cable entry: M16 RoHS: 2011/65/EU S.I. 2012/3032
Pa, kPa, mbar, inchWC, mmWC, psi, selectable via Pressure fittings: WEEE: 2012/19/EU S.I. 2013/3113
jumper Male ø 5,0 mm and 6,3 mm
Measuring element: + High pressure
MEMS, no flow-through − Low pressure
Environment:
Operating temperature: -20...50 °C,
-40C model: -40...50 °C
Models with autozero calibration: -5...50 °C
Temperature compensated range 0...50 °C
Storage temperature: -40...70 °C,
Humidity: 0 to 95 % rH, non condensing
RoHS
COMPLIANT

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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.

Optional span trimmer

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 voltage output

0–10 V/2–10 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 current output
3) The device is now ready for configuration.
0–10 V/2–10 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) Select the desired voltage output. (see step 7) b. Install jumpers on J1, J2 and J3 on device, as shown under the range
5) Zero the device. (see step 8) number in Chart 2. (Grey colour indicates that a jumper is installed.
6) Connect the pressure tubes. Connect positive pressure to Reference figure 3 for jumper installation.)
port labeled “+” and negative pressure to port “-”.
7) Close the lid. The device is now ready to be used. Chart 2
Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Range 4 Range 5 Range 6 Range 7 Range 8

STEP 4: SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNIT Jumper J1

Jumper J2
Jumper J3
1) To change the measurement unit appearing on the display, install a
(Grey colour indicates that a jumper is installed. Reference Figure 3 and Schematics for jumper installation.)
jumper to both pins of J5 (see Figure 3).
2) Push down the zero button and the measurement unit options (Pa,
kPa, mbar, inchWC, mmWC, psi) will cycle on the display. STEP 6: SELECTING THE RESPONSE TIME
3) To select a unit option to display, remove the jumper from J5
The response time affects how fast the transmitter reacts to changes in
while the measurement unit is visible on the display.
the system. The response time is the time the device takes to reach 63
% of the measured value. To smooth out unstable pressure fluctuations
Figure 3 - Jumper installation
in airflow applications, select a longer response time.
Example:
Selected response time: 8.0 seconds
Result: Output signal achieves a new value in 40 seconds (Response
time*5)
To change response time, install or remove jumper on J4.
No jumper Jumper installed Jumper stored
Circuit open Circuit closed (see Figure 3)
1) Install jumper on J4 for 8.0 second response time.
2) Remove jumper from J4 for 0.8 second response time.
(Grey colour indicates that a jumper is installed)

STEP 7: Using 2-10 V output

In some applications it is critical to know immidiately if the wire is
STEP 5: SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT RANGE broken or the device is damaged. In these cases, a 2-10 voltage output
1) Determine the range number is recommended.
a. Find the model in Chart 1.
b. Find the measurment unit (selected in step 4). 1) Install jumper on J6 for 2-10 voltage output
c. Find the required measurement range on the same line as the 2) Remove jumper from J6 for 0-10 voltage output
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 -0.0218–0.0218

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 0–2.01 0–4.01 0–6.02 0–8.03 0–10.03
mmWC -10.2–10.2 0–10.2 0–25.5 0–51.0 0–102.0 0–153.0 0–203.9 0–254.9
psi -0.0145–0.0145 0–0.0145 0–0.0363 0–0.0725 0–0.1450 0–0.2176 0–0.2901 0–0.3626

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 0–4.01 0–6.02 0–8.03 0–10.03 0–12.04 0–16.05 0–20.07 0–28.09
mmWC 0–102.0 0–153.0 0–203.9 0–254.9 0–305.9 0–407.9 0–509.9 0–713.8
psi 0–0.1450 0–0.2176 0–0.2901 0–0.3626 0–0.4351 0–0.5802 0–0.7252 0–1.0153

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 STEP 8: ZEROING THE DEVICE Span point calibration
NOTE! Always zero the device before use. Optional span point calibration (-S) is used for adjusting the upper range
value of the measurement range. The span point calibration has been
To zero the device two options are available: performed by the manufacturer and it is usually not necessary to adjust
1) Manual Pushbutton zero point calibration the span setting on site. In some cases, span point field calibration may
2) Autozero calibration be necessary, e.g. in case of annual calibration in cleanroom applications.
The span point calibration requires a certified high accuracy pressure
Does my transmitter have an autozero calibration? See the product la- calibrator for reference pressure.
bel. If it shows -AZ in the model number, then you have the autozero
calibration. To perform a span point calibration:
1) Connect pressure tubes between the transmitter and the pressure
1) Manual Pushbutton zero point calibration calibrator connectors. Connect positive pressure to port “+” and neg-
NOTE: Supply voltage must be connected at least one hour prior to zero ative pressure to port “-”.
a) Disconnect both pressure tubes from the pressure ports labeled +
point adjustment. 2) Set the calibrator supply pressure to match the upper range value of
and –.
a) Disconnect both pressure tubes from the pressure ports labeled + the measurement range used in the transmitter (e.g. when used -50…
b) Push down the zero button (joystick) until the LED light (red)
and –. +50 Pa measurement range, set the calibrator pressure to +50 Pa).
turns on and the display reads “zeroing” (display option only). (see
b) Push down the zero button until the LED light (red) turns on and the 3) Open the lid of the transmitter.
Figure 6)
display reads “zeroing” (display option only). (see Figure 4) 4) Perform a manual pushbutton zero point calibration (see step 8).
c) The zeroing of the device will proceed automatically. Zeroing is
c) The zeroing of the device will proceed automatically in 4 seconds. 5) Adjust the upper range value by turning the trimmer (see schematics)
complete when the LED turns off, and the display reads 0 (display
Zeroing led lights only for a moment. Zeroining is complete when with a screwdriver until the value shown on the transmitter display
option only).
the display reads 0 (display option only). corresponds to the setup value of the calibrator.
d) Reinstall the pressure tubes, ensuring the High pressure tube is
d) Reinstall the pressure tubes ensuring that the High pressure tube
connected to the port labeled +, and the Low pressure tube is
is connected to the port labeled +, and the Low pressure tube is
connected to the port labeled −.
connected to the port labeled −. RECYCLING/DISPOSAL
Figure 4 The parts left over from installation should be
Press down button recycled according to your local instructions.
Decommissioned devices should be taken to a
LED turns ON recycling site that specializes in electronic waste.
Display reads “Zeroing”

LED

WARRANTY POLICY
2) Autozero calibration The seller is obligated to provide a warranty of five years for the deliv-
If the device includes the optional autozero circuit, no action is required. ered goods regarding material and manufacturing. The warranty period
is considered to start on the delivery date of the product. If a defect
Autozero calibration (-AZ) is an autozero function in the form of an au- in raw materials or a production flaw is found, the seller is obligated,
tomatic zeroing circuit built into the PCB board. The autozero calibra- when the product is sent to the seller without delay or before expira-
tion electronically adjusts the transmitter zero at predetermined time tion of the warranty, to amend the mistake at his/her discretion either
intervals (every 10 minutes). The function eliminates all output signal by repairing the defective product or by delivering free of charge to
drift due to thermal, electronic or mechanical effects, as well as the the buyer a new flawless product and sending it to the buyer. Delivery
need for technicians to remove high and low pressure tubes when per- costs for the repair under warranty will be paid by the buyer and the
forming initial or periodic transmitter zero point calibration. The au- return costs by the seller. The warranty does not comprise damages
tozero adjustment takes 4 seconds after which the device returns to caused by accident, lightning, flood or other natural phenomenon, nor-
its normal measuring mode. During the 4 second adjustment period, mal wear and tear, improper or careless handling, abnormal use, over-
the output and display values will freeze to the latest measured value. loading, improper storage, incorrect care or reconstruction, or changes
and installation work not done by the seller. The selection of materials
Transmitters equipped with the autozero calibration are virtually main- for devices prone to corrosion is the buyer’s responsibility, unless other-
tenance free. wise is legally agreed upon. Should the manufacturer alter the structure
of the device, the seller is not obligated to make comparable changes
to devices already purchased. Appealing for warranty requires that the
-40C MODEL: OPERATION IN COLD ENVIRONMENT buyer has correctly fulfilled his/her duties arisen from the delivery and
The lid of the device has to be closed when the operation temperature stated in the contract. The seller will give a new warranty for goods
is below 0 °C. The display needs 15 minutes to warm up if the device is that have been replaced or repaired within the warranty, however only
started in temperature below 0 °C. to the expiration of the original product’s warranty time. The warranty
includes the repair of a defective part or device, or if needed, a new part
NOTE! The power consumption rises and there can be an additional error or device, but not installation or exchange costs. Under no circumstance
of 0,015 V or 0,024 mA when the operation temperature is below 0 °C. is the seller liable for damages compensation for indirect damage.

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