Teledyne Video Gaming Accessories powerpod 400 User Manual

TELEDYNE  
HASTINGS  
INSTRUMENTS  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
PowerPod 400  
Power Supply/Totalizer  
I S O 9 0 0 1  
C E R T I F I E D  
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Table of Contents  
1.0  
2.0  
3.0  
4.0  
5.0  
6.0  
7.0  
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................................................................5  
SAFETY................................................................................................................................................................................6  
FEATURES ..........................................................................................................................................................................7  
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................................................................9  
FRONT PANEL.................................................................................................................................................................10  
REAR PANEL.....................................................................................................................................................................11  
WIRING..............................................................................................................................................................................12  
7.1.  
7.2.  
7.3.  
7.4.  
7.5.  
POWER........................................................................................................................................................ 12  
COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 12  
TRANSDUCER CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................ 13  
ALARMS...................................................................................................................................................... 13  
ANALOG SIGNAL FOLLOWERS............................................................................................................ 14  
8.0  
MANUAL OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................15  
8.1.  
8.2.  
8.3.  
8.4.  
8.5.  
8.6.  
8.7.  
POWER ON/OFF ........................................................................................................................................ 15  
CHANGING THE COMMAND SET POINT.......................................................................................... 15  
OVERRIDE OPEN...................................................................................................................................... 15  
OVERRIDE CLOSED................................................................................................................................. 15  
SETTING A CHANNEL TO AUTO CONTROL.................................................................................... 16  
SETTING A CHANNEL TO DIRECTLY METER INCOMING SIGNALS......................................... 16  
SETTING A CHANNEL TO DISPLAY THE TOTALIZER FUNCTION ............................................ 16  
9.0  
EXTERNAL/REMOTE OPERATION..............................................................................................................................18  
9.1.  
9.2.  
9.3.  
SELECTING EXTERNAL/REMOTE OPERATION (FRONT PANEL ONLY) ........................................ 18  
CHOOSING RS-232 COMMUNICATION.............................................................................................. 18  
CHOOSING RS-485 COMMUNICATION.............................................................................................. 18  
10.0  
SETUP/CAL MODE ..........................................................................................................................................................19  
10.1. ENTERING THE SETUP/CAL MODE.................................................................................................... 19  
10.2. DISPLAY SETUP........................................................................................................................................ 19  
10.2.1. BLANKING A DISPLAY LINE/CHANNEL ........................................................................................................ 19  
10.2.2. SELECTING DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS............................................................................................................... 19  
10.2.3. SELECTING UNIT-OF-MEASURE................................................................................................................... 20  
10.2.4. SELECTING GAS ID ...................................................................................................................................... 20  
10.2.5. SETTING A/D CONVERSION RATE (FILTER)................................................................................................ 20  
10.2.6. FRONT PANEL LOCK OUT............................................................................................................................ 21  
10.3. TOTALIZER SETUP ................................................................................................................................. 21  
10.3.1. COUNT UP TO A SET POINT......................................................................................................................... 21  
10.3.2. COUNT DOWN FROM A SET POINT.............................................................................................................. 22  
10.3.3. COUNT CONTINUOUSLY .............................................................................................................................. 22  
10.4. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION SETUP ............................................................................................. 22  
10.4.1. RS-232 SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 22  
10.4.2. RS-485 SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 22  
10.5. SELECTING THE ANALOG SIGNAL LEVEL....................................................................................... 23  
10.5.1. ZERO TO FIVE VOLT OPERATION................................................................................................................. 23  
10.5.2. ZERO TO TEN VOLT OPERATION................................................................................................................. 23  
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10.5.3. FOUR TO TWENTY MILLIAMP OPERATION.................................................................................................. 23  
10.6. SETTING LIMIT ALARMS ...................................................................................................................... 24  
10.6.1. SETTING A SINGLE CHANNELS HIGH LIMIT............................................................................................... 24  
10.6.2. SETTING A SINGLE CHANNELS LOW LIMIT................................................................................................ 24  
10.6.3. SETTING A SINGLE CHANNELS HYSTERESIS............................................................................................... 24  
10.7. SETTING RATIO CONTROL PARAMETERS ...................................................................................... 25  
ENABLING RATIO CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................... 25  
10.8. CALIBRATING A CHANNEL TO ITS INCOMING SIGNALS............................................................ 26  
10.8.1. RESETTING THE ZERO ONLY ....................................................................................................................... 26  
10.8.2. RESETTING THE SPAN ONLY........................................................................................................................ 26  
10.8.3. RESETTING ZERO AND SPAN........................................................................................................................ 27  
10.8.4. SETTING A MULTIPLICATION FACTOR........................................................................................................ 27  
10.9. SERIAL COMMUNICATION................................................................................................................... 28  
10.9.1. COMMANDS.................................................................................................................................................. 28  
10.9.2. SET POINT QUERIES ..................................................................................................................................... 28  
10.9.3. ALARM/FLAG QUERIES ................................................................................................................................. 28  
11.0  
APPENDIX A .....................................................................................................................................................................30  
APPENDIX B .....................................................................................................................................................................33  
APPENDIX C.....................................................................................................................................................................33  
APPENDIX D.....................................................................................................................................................................36  
DRAWINGS.......................................................................................................................................................................41  
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................................................................42  
12.0  
13.0  
14.0  
15.0  
16.0  
16.1. WARRANTY REPAIR POLICY......................................................................................................................... 42  
16.2. NON-WARRANTY REPAIR POLICY................................................................................................................ 42  
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1.0 Quick Start Instructions  
Important – The PowerPod-400 comes calibrated from the factory according to your specifications.  
No set up is necessary unless you need to change the specs  
1ea PowerPod-400  
1ea AC power cord  
1ea 15-pin, Hi Density, D-style connector  
1ea 9-pin, D-style connector  
1ea user’s manual  
When unpacking the PowerPod, the package will  
contain everything you need.  
Connect a “known good” cable to the desired channel  
(See next frame for pin-outs)  
J-1  
J-2  
J-3  
J-4  
Ch1  
Ch2  
Ch3  
Ch4  
Transducer Power,  
Command and Analog  
Signals.  
Analog  
out  
Transducer Signal, Volts  
Only  
Serial Com Port  
Multi-drop com port  
(Daisy Chained)  
Open-collector Alarms  
J-5  
J-6  
J-7  
J-8  
J-9  
RS-232  
RS-485  
Alarms  
RS-485  
Multi-drop com port  
(Daisy Chained)  
1) Check power setting switch on the back panel and make  
sure it is set appropriately.  
2) Ensure the power switch is off, and then connect the power  
cord.  
Pin-outs (see section 7)  
OPEN  
1
4
7
0
2
5
3
6
9
1
2
3
4
CLOSE  
OPEN  
CLOSE  
OPEN  
8
.
CLOSE  
OPEN  
CLOSE  
PowerPod  
HASTINGS  
1) Press the desired Channel # Key. Press the Auto key.  
(For Controllers)  
2) Press the desired Channel # Key. Enter desired flow.  
Press the enter key.  
Turn power switch to on position. If you have just  
turned on the mass flow instrument and the  
power, some settling is necessary.  
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2.0 Safety  
Read this manual in its entirety before operating the POWERPOD-400 Power Supply/Totalizer. The  
POWERPOD-400 is designed to operate with most Teledyne Hastings Instruments (THI) flow controllers  
and meters. Read all wiring and power hookup instructions and understand the requirements prior to  
using another manufacturer’s products with the POWERPOD-400. Insure that any product being  
interfaced with the POWERPOD-400 is wired according to prevailing local safety and operational  
standards before operating.  
The following symbols and terms may be found on THI products and/or in THI manuals and indicate  
important information.  
When found on the device, this symbol indicates that the operator should refer to  
the manual for important instructions on the proper use of this device. When found  
in the manual, this symbol indicates that the reader should understand the  
implications contained in the text before operating the device.  
This symbol indicates that a shock hazard may be present. Read the instruction  
manual carefully and insure that the device is wired properly and that all settings  
have been checked prior to applying power to the device.  
The WARNING label indicates important information that should be heeded for safe and proper  
performance of the device.  
The label, CAUTION, is used to indicate that damage to the power supply or equipment  
connected to it could occur if directions are not followed. Warranty could be invalidated if the  
instructions in this manual are not followed.  
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3.0 Features  
The POWERPOD-400 serves as a convenient control center that can be rack-mounted using standard half-  
rack hardware or can be used as a bench top unit. The POWERPOD-400 is equipped with a 4 X 20  
character, vacuum fluorescent display (VFD). The display emulates a liquid crystal display in its  
command structure but the VFD gives the unit a greater viewing angle and better visibility than available  
with most conventional LED or LCD displays. The display can be set to four different brightness levels.  
Use a lower brightness setting to extend the already long expected life time of the display. Use brighter  
settings for viewing areas where ambient light may be too bright or cause glare, or where greater viewing  
distances are required.  
Most features are accessible via the membrane keys on the front panel. Consult the section on each  
function to check its availability. Operators are guided through the many features and options by selecting  
their choices from an intuitive menu structure.  
FRONT PANEL LOCKOUT  
The Front Panel Lockout function is only available through serial communication. Manual  
Overrides remain available during Lockout via a minimum number of keystrokes using  
dedicated keys for this purpose and allow any command setting to be overridden in either the  
high (open) or low (closed) state.  
ANALOG RANGE SELECTION  
Analog signal and control ranges are operator selectable. The operator can choose between three different  
DC ranges:  
0 -5 VDC, 0-10 VDC or 4 -20 mA.  
A fifteen (15) pin, high density, sub-miniature, D-type connector is provided for separate monitoring of  
each channel’s analog transducer signal.  
CAUTION: Consult the appropriate section for limits to the loading of these signals.  
SERIAL COMMUNICATION  
The POWERPOD-400 comes equipped with standard RS-232 and RS-485, serial communication. Most  
functions, features, signals and alarms are accessible and modifiable via any remote computer.  
The following commands are manual commands only:  
OPEN, AUTO and CLOSE.  
The status of these settings can be read via serial communication but they cannot be changed  
except manually, from the front panel.  
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POWER SELECTION  
Power input is switchable between 100 VAC, 115 VAC and 230VAC (50 or 60 Hz) via  
the rear panel. For the safety of the operator as well as the device, the correct power  
level should be selected prior to connecting to the power mains. See the table  
“POWERPOD-400 Specifications” in section 3.0 for the proper fusing when changing  
power settings.  
RATIO CONTROL  
Ratio control is possible between channels using a familiar master/slave configuration. Channel one  
(1) must be enabled as the master channel. Any combination of the remaining channels is possible  
for slave channel assignment.  
TOTALIZER  
A Totalizer function is present for each channel with the capability of counting down from a set  
point, counting up to a set point or continuous count up. The maximum count is ±999999 units.  
When the set points are reached, a memory flag for each set point is set to a digital ‘1’ indicating a  
Boolean ‘true’ value. The Totalizer set point flags must be polled via digital communication to be  
read. Each flow channel has one low-limit and one high-limit set point available. These alarms are  
available via open-collector, opto-isolated outputs on the rear panel as well as serial  
communication.  
POWER OUTAGES AND THE OVERRIDE CONDITION  
In the event of a power outage, even one of short duration, the POWERPOD-400 is  
designed to conduct a software reset. During the period of time in which the reset is  
occurring, it will not accept or respond to any commands either manually or digitally  
until the reset process is completed. After said reset, the POWERPOD-400 will have  
remembered all previously entered set-points but all channels are designed to come up  
in the “Override-CLOSEd” condition. For meters, this should have no affect on their  
behavior. All analog-only, THI, flow controllers with normally-closed (NC) valves will  
close and remain closed until operator intervention manually returns selected channels’  
Override condition back to the AUTO mode.  
For all other controllers, this means that the control signal (pins 5 to 14) of J1 through  
J4 will return to the previously set level. For controllers not taking advantage of the  
Override function (pin 8), these controllers will return to their normal, preset operating  
condition unless other intermediary steps are undertaken. Controllers that are making  
use of the override function (Pin 8) and have normally-open valves will be driven to the  
fully open condition.  
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4.0 Specifications  
PowerPod-400 Specifications Table  
Specification  
Power Inputs  
Value  
Units  
Notes  
0.7 A, 250VAC, SB Fuse  
0.6 A, 250VAC, SB Fuse  
0.315 A, 250VAC, SB Fuse  
100  
115  
230  
V
VAC  
P
f
68  
50 -60  
VA  
Hz  
Transducer  
Number Channels  
4
VSupply  
ISupply  
VDC  
mA  
Bi-polar, per Channel  
Bi-polar, per Channel  
±15  
±250  
0 - 5  
0 - 10  
4 - 20  
VDC  
I/O  
mADC  
Display  
Vacuum Fluorescent,  
LCD Emulator  
Type  
# Lines  
# Characters  
Brightness Levels  
4
20  
4
A/D Converter  
Filtering Rate  
4, 15, 30,  
100  
Hz  
Alarms  
3 per channel  
1 High  
1 Low  
1 Total  
Dimensions  
Front Panel (h x w)  
Case (h x w x d)  
Hole Centers (h x  
3.5 x 9.5  
3 x 8 x 9.5  
3 x 8.825  
in  
in  
in  
w)  
Weight  
5 1/4  
lbs  
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5.0 Front Panel  
OPEN  
1
4
7
0
2
5
3
6
9
1
2
3
4
CLOSE  
OPEN  
CLOSE  
OPEN  
8
.
CLOSE  
OPEN  
CLOSE  
PowerPod  
HASTINGS  
400  
1.  
CHANNEL NUMBER SELECT KEYS  
Selects channel for editing. An asterisk (*) appears in the first column of the display to indicate that this is the channel to  
be edited.  
2.  
3.  
OVERRIDE INDICATORS  
Indicates when a channel’s command signal is overridden high (OPEN) or low (CLOSED).  
OVERRIDE KEYS  
Override the command signal on the ACTIVE CHANNEL. OPEN sets control override (pin 8) to +15V. CLOSED  
sets command to –15V. AUTO allows the user to set the command signal for normal operation. A channel must be  
active before these keys can become operational.  
4.  
DISPLAY AREA  
Column 1:  
Reserved for displaying ACTIVE CHANNEL (*), MASTER channel (M), SLAVE (S) or  
TOTAL (T).  
Column 2:  
Col’s 3 – 8:  
Reserved for polarity indicator.  
Signal monitor. Displays current input signal while in METER mode, AVERAGE while set  
to average readings or TOTAL while in TOTALIZER mode.  
Space  
UNITS OF MEASURE display.  
Space  
Column 9:  
Col’s 10 – 14:  
Column 15:  
Col’s 16 – 20:  
GAS ID.  
5.  
KEYPAD  
Use to enter SET POINTS or to modify the SETUP or CALIBRATION of control unit.  
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6.0 Rear Panel  
1. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH  
2. POWER INLET & FUSE  
3. POWER SELECTOR SWITCH  
4. FUSE Vs. POWER SETTING TABLE  
5. RS-232 SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR (J6)  
6. RS-485, DAISY CHAINED, SERIAL PORT CONNECTORS (J7, J9)  
7. TRANSDUCER CONNECTORS (J1-J4)  
8. ANALOG OUTPUT (J5)  
9. ALARMS (J8)  
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7.0 Wiring  
7.1.POWER  
Power is supplied through a fused, AC jack on the rear panel (item 2).Use the power cord  
supplied with the unit (PN15-17-011 for 115 VAC, 60Hz). See the following table for  
selecting the proper fuse rating. Use a metric, 5 x 20 mm sized, time-delayed fuse.  
Power Setting (50 – 60 Hz)  
100 VAC  
Fuse Rating  
THI P/N  
23-05-038  
23-05-039  
23-05-040  
0.315 Amp/250 VAC  
0.60 Amp/250 VAC  
0.70 Amp/250 VAC  
115 VAC  
230 VAC  
Cords without plugs are supplied with units shipped outside of the U.S. Consult and comply with any  
local laws and/or codes when connecting to any AC main. The AC input is user selectable between 100,  
115 or 230 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, via an AC selector switch next to the AC jack (Item 3).  
WARNING: Be sure to set the power select switch prior to connecting to mains. Re-fuse the  
connector according to the table above.  
7.2. COMMUNICATIONS  
Connectors J6 (Item 4), J7 (Item 6) and J9 (Item 6) are for RS-232, RS-485 connections respectively.  
Settings for serial communication are accessible via the front panel.  
J6  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Unused  
Tx  
Rx  
Unused  
Gnd  
Unused  
RTS  
J7, J9  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Unused  
Rx-  
Tx+  
Unused/Gnd (Gnd)  
Unused  
Gnd/VCC (VCC)  
R+  
RS-232  
(DB-9)  
RS-485  
(DB-9)  
CTS  
Unused  
T-  
Unused  
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7.3.TRANSDUCER CONNECTIONS  
Connectors J1, 2, 3 and 4 (Item 7) are 15 pin D style connectors wired in the standard Hastings  
Instruments pin-out (H pin-out).  
J1, J2, J3, J4  
1
2
NC  
NC  
Valve Cntrl  
Voltage  
mA Sig  
3
4
NC  
NC  
mA Sig  
5
6
Sig. Com.  
Sig. In  
Transducer  
Connectors  
(DB-15)  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Case Gnd.  
Cntrl Over-ride  
-15 VDC  
NC  
+15 VDC  
Valve Return  
NC  
1.5mA  
(H-Pinout)  
Ext-In  
Set Point Out  
+5 VDC Ref.  
Not Used.  
7.4.ALARMS  
Connector J8 (item 9) provides the user with open-collector, opto-isolated alarms for individual channels.  
Each channel is provided with one user settable “High” and one “Low” alarm.  
J8  
1
Chnl 1, High Alarm  
2
Chnl 1, Low Alarm  
3
Chnl 1, Alarm Return  
4
Chnl 2, High Alarm  
5
Chnl 2, Low Alarm  
6
Chnl 2, Alarm Return  
7
NC  
8
NC  
9
NC  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
Open  
Collector,  
Opto-  
Isolated, High  
& Low  
Alarms  
(HD DB-26)  
NC  
Chnl 3, High Alarm  
Chnl 3, Low Alarm  
Chnl 3, Alarm Return  
Chnl 4, High Alarm  
Chnl 4, Low Alarm  
Chnl 4, Alarm Return  
NC  
NC  
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7.5.ANALOG SIGNAL FOLLOWERS  
Analog signals from each channel’s transducers are available for reading or for sending to another power  
supply for ratio (Master/Slave) operation. The signal can be sent to a channel on another power supply  
and programmed as a Master for that power supply, allowing the remaining three channels to operate as  
slaves. When operating 4 – 20 mA instruments, the followers supply a 0.5 -2.5 volt signal.  
J5  
1
2
Channel 1 Signal  
Channel 1 Return  
Channel 2 Signal  
Channel 2 Return  
3
4
5
6
7
Analog  
Out  
(HD DB-15)  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Channel 3 Signal  
Channel 3 Return  
Channel 4 Signal  
Channel 4 Return  
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8.0 Manual Operation  
8.1.POWER ON/OFF  
The Power On switch, item 1 in rear panel drawing, is located in the upper right corner of the  
rear panel. Insure that the proper power setting is selected prior to turning the power on. See  
the Power section of WIRING THE POWERPOD-400, above.  
8.2.CHANGING THE COMMAND SET POINT  
Channel two (2), example shown.  
Press the desired CHANNEL # key. An asterisk appears in the first space on the line representing the  
selected channel. The meter display is immediately replaced with the current set point. Pressing a  
number key begins the editing process. The cursor lands on the channel set point to be edited, and the  
new command is entered with the most significant bit (MSB) first. The set point is filled in from left to  
right on the display. When entering a new set point, you must use the decimal key when it has been  
used in setting the SPAN. Pressing ENTER completes the editing process. The old command is not  
changed until the ENTER key is actuated. Hitting the ESCape button at any time prior to the ENTER  
key will return the display to its previous state without any changes being made. This command will not  
be applied to the output until the channel is set for AUTO operation. See Setting a Channel to AUTO  
Control.  
8.3.OVERRIDE OPEN  
Press the desired CHANNEL # key. An asterisk appears in the first space on the line representing the  
selected channel. The meter display is immediately replaced with the current set point. Pressing the  
OPEN key results in the application of +15 VDC to pin number eight (8) of the corresponding 15 pin  
Sub-D connector and returns the previously programmed metering function to the display.  
8.4.OVERRIDE CLOSED  
Press the desired CHANNEL # key. An asterisk appears in the first space on the line representing the  
selected channel. The meter display is immediately replaced with the current set point. Pressing the  
CLOSE key results in the application of -15 VDC to pin number eight (8) of the corresponding 15 pin  
Sub-D connector and returns the previously programmed metering function to the display.  
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8.5.SETTING A CHANNEL TO AUTO CONTROL  
Press the desired CHANNEL # key. An asterisk appears in the first space on the line representing the  
selected channel. The meter display is immediately replaced with the current set point. Pressing the  
AUTO key causes pin number eight (8) of the 15 pin Sub-D connector to float and returns the previously  
programmed metering function to the display. Pin 14 signal levels are now available for control.  
8.6.SETTING A CHANNEL TO DIRECTLY METER INCOMING SIGNALS  
Press the MODE key. The MODE menu appears in the display. To select METER, press 1, and then  
ENTER. The METER menu allows the selection of the desired channel. Press the number key that  
corresponds with the desired channel followed by ENTER. The previously programmed display returns  
with the selected channel reading the signal between pins 5 and 6 of the corresponding channel’s 15 pin  
D-connector (J1 – J4).  
8.7.SETTING A CHANNEL TO DISPLAY THE TOTALIZER FUNCTION  
The POWERPOD-400 provides an integrated (Riemann Sum) value of the incoming signal for each  
channel.  
T = Total  
f = Fractional Signal Factor  
S
T = ( f *C * f ), where:  
S
I
C = CAL value or Span Value  
fI = Fractional Time Interval  
Each channel samples the incoming signal at a rate  
corresponding to the preset A/D conversion rate in Hz. At  
each sampling interval, the TOTALIZER function multiplies  
the average signal, as a fraction of the full-scale value (5v, 10v  
or 20 mA), times the span, or cal, value. This results in a rate  
for that interval. Next, a time element factor is determined  
according to the flow rate programmed for that channel as  
follows.  
For a time element of seconds, the factor is 1/10.  
For minutes, the factor is 1/600.  
Hours use a factor of 1/36000.  
Each calculation is summed and stored for a TOTAL value.  
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Example (See Graph):  
A linear flow transducer with a DC output of 0 to 5 volts is calibrated for a maximum flow of 25 SLH.  
The transducer is connected to one channel of a POWERPOD-400 which is CAL’d to read 25.000 at 5  
volts input and has been programmed to display rate in SLH. The transducer is sending a constant 1.000-  
volt signal to the POWERPOD-400. What is the total flow after 40 minutes?  
During one sampling interval, the TOTALIZER reads the one-volt signal and calculates the fraction of the  
possible full-scale value.  
1 volt/5 volts or 0.20  
The fractional signal value is multiplied times the CAL value  
1/5 * 25 = 5  
Then, because the channel’s programmed rate is in SLH (standard liters per hour), a factor of 1/3600 is  
applied to the result.  
5 * 1/36000 = 1.389 x 10^-4 standard liters per sampling interval.  
A constant signal received over a 40 minute time period would amount to 40 minutes * 60 seconds * 10  
samples per second = 24000 samples. The TOTAL would be  
2.400 E03 * 1.389 E-04 = 3 1/3 Std Liters.  
If no rate is programmed on that channel, The TOTALIZER function is disabled for that channel and the  
display returns to its regular metering configuration.  
To enable the TOTALIZER, press the MODE key. The MODE menu appears in the display. To select  
TOTAL, press 2, and then ENTER. The TOTALIZER menu allows the operator to select the desired  
channel. Press the number key that corresponds with the desired channel followed by ENTER. A  
TOTALIZER menu is presented that allows the operator to go directly to displaying whatever the  
Totalizer has currently stored as the total or to reset the counter. If DISPLAY is selected by pressing the  
number 1 key followed by ENTER, the display will return to normal with the most recently stored total  
being displayed on the appropriate line. If RESET is chosen by pressing the number 2 key followed by  
ENTER, the display returns with the total value reset according to the pre-selected counting mode  
presented in the table below with the Totalizer counting.  
Mode  
Reset Value  
Set Point  
Zero  
Count Down  
Count Up  
Continuous  
Zero  
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9.0 External/Remote Operation  
9.1.SELECTING EXTERNAL/REMOTE OPERATION (Front Panel Only)  
The POWERPOD-400 allows the user to select different methods of serial communication and control.  
The following text describes how to choose and activate the desired method. Further information and  
instructions on how conditions may be changed can be found in section 10, SETUP/CAL mode.  
9.2. CHOOSING RS-232 COMMUNICATION  
Press the MODE button. The MODE menu is displayed. Press the number “4” key for XTRNL  
CNTRL. The XTRNL CNTRL menu is displayed. Choose RS-232 by pressing the number “1” key.  
The normal display will return to its previously programmed state.  
9.3. CHOOSING RS-485 COMMUNICATION  
Press the MODE button. The MODE menu is displayed. Press the number “4” key for XTRNL  
CNTRL. The XTRNL CNTRL menu is displayed. Choose RS-485 by pressing the number “2” key.  
The normal display will return to its previously programmed state.  
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10.0 Setup/Cal Mode  
10.1. ENTERING THE SETUP/CAL MODE  
Pressing the MODE key causes the MODE menu to be displayed. Choose the SETUP/CAL mode by  
pressing the number “3” key then ENTER. A CHANNEL SELECT menu is presented on the display.  
It should be noted that, although the user must select a specific channel number, some choices in the  
following menus may affect the operation of all channels and/or the display (ex; Display Brightness, type of  
communication). See the following menu options for more details.  
10.2. DISPLAY SETUP  
After entering the SETUP/CAL mode and selecting a channel number as described in the previous  
section, several selections are available that will affect the display. Follow the steps below to gain the  
desired customized display.  
Note: Front panel lockout and display line (channel) blanking are only available  
through serial communication.  
10.2.1. Blanking a Display Line/Channel  
Use the serial command “DndCr”, where  
n = channel number,  
d = 1 for Totalizer Mode,  
2 for Meter Mode,  
3 for a blanked line and  
Cr = carriage return.  
10.2.2. Selecting Display Brightness  
While the SETUP/CAL menu is displayed, choose DISPLAY by pressing the keys “1” + ENTER.  
Choose BRIGHTNESS by pressing the number “1” key + ENTER. The BRIGHTNESS menu will be  
visible. One of four different brightness levels can be chosen by pressing a number key. The number “1”  
key selects the dimmest setting while the number “4” key selects the brightest. Any change in brightness  
will affect the entire display after pressing the ENTER key.  
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10.2.3. Selecting Unit-of-Measure  
After entering the SETUP/CAL mode and after selecting a channel number, the SETUP/CAL menu  
is displayed. Choose DISPLAY (1) + ENTER and then select UNITS by pressing the number “2” key +  
ENTER. The UNITS menu will be displayed allowing the selection of over 50 different units of measure  
(UOM) simply by pressing the number key corresponding to the desired UOM. The number can be  
found by scrolling up or down until the desired UOM is displayed or by consulting Appendix B, at the end  
of this manual. Once selected, the UOM will be displayed in character spaces 10 to 14 on the appropriate  
line. Selecting UOM = “0” results in the UOM characters being blanked.  
10.2.4. Selecting Gas ID  
While the SETUP/CAL menu is displayed, Select the DISPLAY menu by pressing 1 + ENTER. Then  
choose GASID by pressing 3 + ENTER. The GASID menu will be displayed allowing the selection of  
nearly one hundred different chemical symbols simply by pressing the number key corresponding to the  
desired gas. The number can be found by scrolling up or down until the desired gas is displayed or by  
consulting Appendix C at the end of this manual. Once selected, the formula will be displayed in  
character spaces 16 through 20 on the appropriate line.  
Note: Formulae too long to be completely displayed will display the Hastings  
Instruments Gas ID number. Choosing “0” will blank the GASID elements on the  
display.  
10.2.5. Setting A/D Conversion Rate (Filter)  
Press the MODE button. The MODE menu is displayed. Press the number “3” key followed by  
ENTER. The CHANNEL SELECT menu is displayed. Choose the channel whose signal is to be  
filtered using the number keys. For example, “1” + ENTER. The SETUP/CAL menu is displayed.  
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After SETUP/CAL is selected and a channel number has been chosen, the SETUP/CAL menu is  
displayed. choose DISPLAY by pressing the number “1” key + ENTER. The FILTER option can  
be reached by scrolling down once to view the selection number and then pressing the “4” key +  
ENTER. A conversion rate of 4, 15, 30 or 100 Hertz may be selected by entering its menu number  
+ ENTER. Enter the number of the desired A/D conversion rate and press ENTER. The normal  
display will return. Changes may be noticed in the flickering of the LSB on the display. In most  
situations, the flickering digits are an insignificant fraction of the display range and can be ignored.  
Should the flickering become annoying or make reading the display difficult, choose a slower rate  
of conversion.  
NOTE: Slower rates of conversion may affect the accuracy of the TOTALIZER in  
situations where flow is changing often. Steady flow rates will see little loss of  
TOTALIZER accuracy.  
10.2.6. Front Panel Lock Out  
Front Panel Lockout is available only through serial communication. See the SERIAL  
COMMUNICATIONS section of this manual and Appendix A.  
CAUTION: While the front panel is locked out, all command functions, excluding  
the override functions, are disabled. Commands can be overridden OPEN or  
overridden CLOSED during front panel lockout. This was determined to be useful  
both as a trouble shooting and as a safety tool. All other functions will be available  
only through the use of serial communication.  
10.3. TOTALIZER SETUP  
The TOTALIZER can be set to count up to a set point, to count down from a set point or to count up  
continuously to the maximum ability of the display (999999). In order for the TOTALIZER to work, a  
unit of measure must be chosen that includes a time element. For example, standard liters per hour  
(SLH) will totalize; percent (%) will not. Each mode is described in the following text and can be followed  
in the diagram below.  
10.3.1. Count Up to a Set Point  
The TOTALIZER will be set to count from zero (0) to a set point. When the set point is reached, a  
memory flag will be set to its logic high state. This flag is readable only through serial  
communications. The TOTALIZER will continue to count up to the maximum ability of the display.  
While the SETUP/CAL menu is displayed, choose TOTAL by pressing the number “2” key followed by  
ENTER. A TOTALIZER menu is displayed. Press the number “1” key to choose the CNT UP option.  
The COUNT UP/DN window is displayed for the selected channel. Enter the desired set point using the  
numbered key pads and press ENTER. The unit returns the previously programmed display with the  
selected channel now displaying the Riemann Sum of the received transducer signal.  
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10.3.2. Count Down from a Set Point  
The TOTALIZER will be set to count from a preset value to zero (0). When zero is reached, a  
memory flag will be set to its logic high state. This flag is readable only through serial  
communications. The TOTALIZER will continue to count in the negative direction from zero to the  
maximum ability of the display (-999999).  
While the SETUP/CAL menu is displayed, choose TOTAL by pressing the number “2” key + ENTER.  
A TOTALIZER menu is displayed. Press the number “2” key to choose the CNT DN option. The  
COUNT UP/DN window is displayed. Enter the desired set point using the numbered key pads and  
press ENTER. The unit returns the previously programmed display with the selected channel now  
displaying the set point minus the Riemann Sum of the received transducer signal.  
10.3.3. Count Continuously  
The TOTALIZER will be set to count from zero (0) to the maximum ability of the display. No flags or  
alarms will be set.  
While the SETUP/CAL menu is displayed, choose TOTAL by pressing the number “2” key and  
ENTER. A TOTALIZER menu is displayed. Press the number “3” key to choose the CONT option  
followed by the ENTER key. The previously programmed display returns with the selected channel now  
displaying the Riemann Sum of the received transducer signal.  
10.4. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION SETUP  
The following text describes how the POWERPOD-400 can be setup to respond to serial and network  
communication. Instruction structure and syntax is covered in the section, Serial Protocol.  
10.4.1. RS-232 Settings  
From  
SETUP/CAL  
Menu  
After selecting SETUP/CAL, select any channel number and hit ENTER, choose option number 3 via  
the numbered key pad. The first menu to be displayed is the BAUD menu. To select the desired baud  
rate press the number key 1 or 2 respectively. Eight bit bytes, no parity, one stop bit and no handshaking  
are automatically set. The preprogrammed display is returned upon completion.  
10.4.2. RS-485 Settings  
From  
SETUP/CAL  
Menu  
After selecting SETUP/CAL, select any channel number and hit ENTER, choose option number 3 via  
the numbered key pad. The BAUD menu will be displayed. To select the desired baud rate press the  
corresponding number key.  
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The default address as programmed at the factory is 01. If a different address is required, it may be  
changed using either RS-232 or 485. After making the proper serial connections, use the command *00X  
to read the default address. Use *00Xdd, where dd = the new address. If the old address is known, use  
DDXdd, where DD is the old address and dd is the new address. See the section on "Serial  
Communication: Commands" for more on command structure.  
All commands listed in Appendix B are available for RS-485 use by inserting an asterisk and the unit's  
address in front of the command.  
Ex) Set the units of measure on channel two (2) to %.  
*10UM203Cr  
The command, *00XCr can be used to poll the unit for its current address setting using either RS-232 or  
RS-485.  
10.5. SELECTING THE ANALOG SIGNAL LEVEL  
The POWERPOD-400 is capable of 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V or 4 to 20 mA operation. Each level is user  
selectable. The following diagram applies no matter which level of operation is chosen.  
From  
SETUP/CAL  
Menu  
10.5.1. Zero to Five Volt Operation  
While in the SETUP/CAL menu, select ANALOG by pressing the number 4 key and the ENTER key.  
From the ANALOG SIGNAL menu, choose 0V – 5V by pressing the number 1 key and pressing the  
ENTER key. The normal display returns with 0 volts intended to correspond to 0% signal and 5 volts  
intended to correspond to the 100% signal. Calibration may be required.  
10.5.2. Zero to Ten Volt Operation  
While in the SETUP/CAL menu, select ANALOG by pressing the number 4 key and the ENTER key.  
From the ANALOG SIGNAL menu, choose 0V – 10V by pressing the number 2 key and pressing the  
ENTER key. The normal display returns with 0 volts intended to correspond to 0% signal and 10 volts  
intended to correspond to the 100% signal. Calibration may be required.  
10.5.3. Four to Twenty Milliamp Operation  
While in the SETUP/CAL menu, select ANLG by pressing the number 4 key and the ENTER key.  
From the ANALOG SIGNAL menu, choose 4mA – 20 mA operation by pressing the number 3  
key and pressing ENTER. The normal display returns with 4 milliamps intended to correspond to  
0% signal and 20 milliamps intended to correspond to the 100% signal. Calibration may be  
required.  
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10.6. SETTING LIMIT ALARMS  
Each channel of the POWERPOD  
-
400 has one high limit alarm and  
one low limit alarm. Each alarm is  
provided by an open-collector,  
opto-isolated signal at a  
corresponding pin on the rear  
panel, connector J8. Use the  
provided diagram when referring  
to the text below.  
From  
SETUP/CAL  
Menu  
10.6.1. Setting a Single Channel’s High Limit  
After selecting a channel in the SETUP/CAL menu, choose ALARMS by pressing the number 5 key  
followed by the ENTER key. The ALARMS menu will be displayed. Pressing the number “1” key  
selects the HIGH LIMIT display. Using the number keys, enter the desired high limit level and then  
press ENTER. EXIT the loop by pressing the number “4” + ENTER key while the ALARMS menu is  
displayed.  
10.6.2. Setting a Single Channel’s Low Limit  
After selecting a channel in the SETUP/CAL menu, choose ALARMS by pressing the number 5 key.  
The ALARMS menu will be displayed. Pressing the number 2 key selects the LOW LIMIT display.  
Using the number keys, enter the desired high limit level and then press ENTER. EXIT the loop by  
pressing the number 4 key while the ALARMS menu is displayed, followed by ENTER.  
10.6.3. Setting a Single Channel’s Hysteresis  
After selecting a channel in the SETUP/CAL menu, choose ALARMS by pressing the number 5 key. The  
ALARMS menu will be displayed. Pressing the number 3 key selects the HYSTERESIS display. Using  
the number keys, enter the desired degree of Hysteresis followed by the ENTER key. EXIT the loop by  
pressing the number 4 key while the ALARMS menu is displayed, followed by ENTER.  
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10.7. SETTING RATIO CONTROL PARAMETERS  
Enabling Ratio Control  
Ratio control is achieved through the SETUP/CAL menu. Ratio Control is activated by selecting channel  
number one (1) and enabling it as master. After enabling channel one, the operator may assign the  
channels that will follow its signal by some factor.  
Press the MODE key and then 3 + ENTER. Select channel one by pressing 1 + ENTER. Choose  
RATIO by pressing the 6 key + ENTER. Channel one (1) is enabled as the master when you press 2 +  
ENTER.  
After enabling RATIO control, a series of menus labeled SLAVE A, SLAVE B and SLAVE C will be  
displayed. These menus correspond to channels 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Each of the channels, 2 through  
4, can be enabled or disabled individually. For example, pressing the 1 key + ENTER while SLAVE A is  
being displayed will eliminate channel two (2) from ratio control and allow channel two to work normally  
as an independent channel. Pressing the number 2 key + ENTER will make channel 2 the first SLAVE  
and an S will appear in the first column of line two on the display. Note that, if EXIT is selected at any  
time, the previous settings remain unchanged and the display is returned to its previously programmed  
configuration.  
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10.8. CALIBRATING A CHANNEL TO ITS INCOMING SIGNALS  
The POWERPOD-400 is designed to accept the input from almost any transducer that operates in the  
ranges of zero to five volts, zero to ten volts or four to twenty milliamps. In most cases, transducers are  
capable of having their minimum signal and maximum signal adjusted to correspond with the minimum  
(ZERO) and maximum (SPAN) unit-of-measure that they are designed to reflect.  
For example:  
A transducer designed to output 0 volts while reading a temperature of 0 degrees centigrade and output 5  
volts while reading 100 degrees centigrade is connected to channel one of the POWERPOD-400.  
In actuality, the transducer is sending -0.23 volts at 0 degrees and 5.11 volts at 100 degrees. By zeroing  
channel one of the POWERPOD-400 while reading the low signal from the transducer, the display will be  
000.0 when the temperature is 0°C. Like wise, by setting the CAL value to 100.0 while reading the 5.11  
volt signal causes the POWERPOD-400 to display 100.0 when the temperature is actually 100°C.  
This procedure will not account for any non-linearity in any transducer’s output. That is, the  
accuracy/calibration of any transducer must be independently set, checked and verified before  
connecting to the POWERPOD-400, or, the transducer/ POWERPOD-400 combination must be  
calibrated together as a system, if the accuracy of the whole system is to be known.  
10.8.1. Resetting the Zero Only  
While the SETUP/CAL menu is being displayed and after making a selection from the CHANNEL  
SELECT menu, select CALIBRATE by pressing the number 7 key followed by ENTER, then choose  
ZERO ONLY by pressing the number 1 key and ENTER. The ZERO menu will be displayed which also  
displays the selected channel number and the signal being received. If this signal is an acceptable signal  
for zero, press the ENTER key to accept it. If the indicated signal is not an acceptable level for reading  
zero, the operator has an opportunity at this stage to correct any problems while reading the incoming  
signal before pressing the ENTER key and accepting it. Alternatively, the operator can press ESC to exit  
the SETUP/CAL mode and return to it later. After accepting the displayed signal level as the zero point,  
the display returns to its previously programmed settings. See Appendix D.  
10.8.2. Resetting the Span Only  
After selecting a channel in the CHANNEL SELECT portion of the SETUP/CAL menu, press 7 +  
ENTER to select CALIBRATE. SPAN ONLY is selected by pressing number 3 + ENTER. The  
SPAN window is displayed which contains the chosen channel and the incoming signal on that channel.  
If the displayed signal is an acceptable full range value, press ENTER to accept it. The previously  
programmed display returns with the selected channel now displaying the CAL’d value. If the incoming  
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signal is not an acceptable full range value, the operator has an opportunity to correct any problems at this  
stage prior to pressing ENTER. Alternatively, the operator can press ESC to exit SETUP/CAL and  
return later. See Appendix D.  
10.8.3. Resetting Zero and Span  
Should it be required to zero and set a new span value for a given channel, The menu option is provided  
that will present the programmer with the zero menu first, followed by the span, or cal, menu. After  
selecting a channel in the CHANNEL SELECT portion of the SETUP/CAL menu, press the number 7  
key to select CALIBRATE. ZERO & SPAN is selected by pressing the number 2 key. The ZERO  
window is displayed first. It contains the chosen channel and the incoming signal on that channel. If the  
signal displayed is within an acceptable range for zero, Press the ENTER key to accept this signal as  
representing a display of zero while monitoring the transducer. If this signal is not appropriate, the user  
may correct the problem while the window is displayed or press the ESC key and come back at a later  
time to zero and span.  
After setting the zero of the power supply, the SPAN menu window is displayed. If the displayed signal is  
an acceptable full range value, press ENTER to accept it. The previously programmed display returns  
with the selected channel now displaying the CAL’d value. If the incoming signal is not an acceptable full  
range value, the operator try to correct any problems at this stage prior to pressing ENTER or, by pressing  
the ESC key, they can exit SETUP/CAL and return to perform this procedure at a later date. See  
Appendix D.  
10.8.4. Setting a Multiplication Factor  
For convenience, it is possible to leave a channel setup one way and merely multiply the display value by  
some factor and replace the display with the new value. An example might be to set up a channel to read  
from zero to one hundred percent and use a multiplication factor to make the display read from zero to  
500 SCCM. An infinite number of possibilities are possible.  
Once a channel in the CHANNEL SELECT portion of the SETUP/CAL menu has been selected, press  
the number 7 key to select CALIBRATE. From the CALIBRATE menu, choose MULTIPLIER by  
pressing the number 4 key. While the MULTIPLIER window is in the display, enter the multiplication  
factor and press ENTER. The display returns to normal with the selected channel now displaying the  
product of the normally displayed value and the entered factor.  
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10.9. SERIAL COMMUNICATION  
Follow the instructions in the section, WIRING THE POWERPOD-400 for cabling and proper pin out for  
serial communication with the unit. After insuring that the POWERPOD-400 is wired properly, the unit  
must be set up following the instructions in the section entitled, External Communications Setup.  
The instruction set for the POWERPOD-400 can be divided into two different types. They differ only in  
that they  
1. Write a command only or  
2. Write a command and read a response.  
Taking liberty with this vernacular, they may be differentiated using the terms COMMAND or QUERY.  
The entire set of instructions can be found in Appendix B.  
10.9.1. Commands  
Typical RS-232 command structure is as follows: CMNDn<value>Cr  
For example: To change channel three’s high alarm value to 75.00, send A3H075.00Cr.  
RS-485 commands require only that an asterisk and the unit’s address precede the RS-232 Command.  
Using the same example as above with a unit whose address is 10 (default), send *10A3H075.00Cr.  
When the POWERPOD-400 is the terminating unit on a 485 bus, two jumpers, CJ1 and CJ2 can be  
shorted to add the required terminating resistors. Remove two machine screws from the rear of the top  
cover. Slide the cover off. The two jumpers are near the serial communication connectors.  
10.9.2. Set Point Queries  
Queries are used when information from the unit is required. Each query is followed by a response from  
the POWERPOD-400.  
In this case, the query is asking for a programmed value. Specifically, the set point of channel three, which  
happens to be set at 50.00 of 100.00.  
Sent  
SP3Cr  
Response  
SP3 050.00  
10.9.3. Alarm/Flag Queries  
The state of the high and low flow alarms for each channel can be monitored via the DB-15 connecter (J8)  
on the rear panel for immediate action from an alarm situation but the Totalizer set points can only be  
monitored by reading a memory location’s Boolean setting via serial communication.  
As shown in the section, Setting Limit Alarms, to simply QUERY channel three’s high alarm set point,  
send A3HCr. Expect a response similar to A3H 075.00. The actual state of the alarm can be polled using  
the STATUS query.  
STCr  
Which results in a response similar to  
STATUS  
OCA : CH1 AUTO CH2 CLOSED CH3 OPEN CH4 AUTO  
HI/LO: 0/0 0/1 1/0 0/0  
OCA is short for OPEN/CLOSED/AUTO.  
HI/LO stands for the high flow limit alarm or the low flow limit alarm. One must parse the states if digital  
tests are to be conducted.  
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To query the status of the totalizer flag on channel four (4), use the following command.  
TF4Cr  
The response will be either TF4 0 corresponding to a Boolean ‘FALSE’ indication that the totalizer flag  
has not been set, or TF4 1, a Boolean ‘TRUE’, indicating that the total is equal to or beyond the totalizer  
set point..  
D41Cr command tells channel four (4) to display the TOTAL. It is not necessary that the front panel  
read the total for the TOTALIZER to work. The Totalizer works in the background no matter what mode  
the display is in.  
NOTE: It must be emphasized that, if the total reaches the maximum of the  
display (±999999), the unit effectively stops counting.  
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11.0 Appendix A  
PowerPod-400 Serial Commands  
Command  
Name  
Query  
Response  
Channel 1 Display  
Channel 2 Display  
Channel 3 Display  
Channel 4 Display  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C4  
CH1 ddd.dd U of M GasID  
CH2 ddd.dd U of M GasID  
CH3 ddd.dd U of M GasID  
CH4 ddd.dd U of M GasID  
CH1 ddd.dd U of M GasID  
CH2 ddd.dd U of M GasID  
CH3 ddd.dd U of M GasID  
CH4 ddd.dd U of M GasID  
All Channels’ Display  
C5  
SP1<dd.ddd>  
SP2<dd.ddd>  
SP3<dd.ddd >  
SP4<dd.ddd >  
Set Point - Channel 1  
Set Point - Channel 2  
Set Point - Channel 3  
Set Point - Channel 4  
SP1  
SP2  
SP3  
SP4  
SP1 ddd.dd  
SP2 ddd.dd  
SP3 ddd.dd  
SP4 ddd.dd  
notes 1, 2  
A1H<dd.ddd >  
A1L<dd.ddd >  
A2H<dd.ddd >  
A2L<dd.ddd >  
A3H<dd.ddd >  
A3L<dd.ddd >  
A4H<dd.ddd >  
A4L<dd.ddd >  
Alarm Set Point, Ch1, High  
Alarm Set Point , Ch1, Low  
Alarm Set Point , Ch2, High  
Alarm Set Point , Ch2, Low  
Alarm Set Point , Ch3, High  
Alarm Set Point , Ch3, Low  
Alarm Set Point , Ch4, High  
Alarm Set Point , Ch4, Low  
A1H  
A1L  
A2H  
A2L  
A3H  
A3L  
A4H  
A4L  
A1H ddd.dd  
A1L ddd.dd  
A2H ddd.dd  
A2L ddd.dd  
A3H ddd.dd  
A3L ddd.dd  
A4H ddd.dd  
A4L ddd.dd  
notes 1, 2  
HY1<ddd>  
HY2<ddd>  
HY3<ddd>  
HY4<ddd>  
Hysteresis, Ch1  
Hysteresis, Ch2  
Hysteresis, Ch3  
Hysteresis, Ch4  
HY1  
HY2  
HY3  
HY4  
HY1 ddd  
HY2 ddd  
HY3 ddd  
HY4 ddd  
UM1<dd>  
UM2<dd>  
UM3<dd>  
UM4<dd>  
Unit of Meas, Ch1  
Unit of Meas, Ch2  
Unit of Meas, Ch3  
Unit of Meas, Ch4  
UM1  
UM2  
UM3  
UM4  
UM1 dd  
UM2 dd  
UM3 dd  
UM4 dd  
GS1<ddd >  
GS2<ddd >  
GS3<ddd >  
GS4<ddd >  
Gas ID, CH1  
Gas ID, CH2  
Gas ID, CH3  
Gas ID, CH4  
GS1  
GS2  
GS3  
GS4  
GS1 ddd  
GS2 ddd  
GS3 ddd  
GS4 ddd  
IN1 d rz - rfs  
IN2 d rz - rfs  
IN3 d rz - rfs  
IN4 d rz - rfs  
notes 6, 7  
IN1<d>  
IN2<d>  
IN3<d>  
IN4<d>  
I/O Select, Ch1  
I/O Select, Ch2  
I/O Select, Ch3  
I/O Select, Ch4  
IN1  
IN2  
IN3  
IN4  
FL1<d>  
FL2<d>  
FL3<d>  
FL4<d>  
Filter Setting, Ch1  
Filter Setting, Ch2  
Filter Setting, Ch3  
Filter Setting, Ch4  
FL1  
FL2  
FL3  
FL4  
FL1 d  
FL2 d  
FL3 d  
FL4 d  
ML1<d.dddd>  
ML2<dd.ddd>  
ML 3<ddd.dd>  
ML 4<dddd.d>  
Multiplier, CH1  
Multiplier , CH2  
Multiplier , CH3  
Multiplier , CH4  
ML 1  
ML 2  
ML 3  
ML 4  
ML 1 dddd.d  
ML 2 ddd.dd  
ML 3 dd.ddd  
ML 4 d.dddd  
notes 1, 2  
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PowerPod-400 Serial Commands (Cont'd)  
Command  
Name  
Query  
Response  
D1<d >  
D2<d>  
D3<d >  
D4<d >  
Ch1 Disp Mode  
Ch2 Disp Mode  
Ch3 Disp Mode  
Ch4 Disp Mode  
D1 d  
D2 d  
D3 d  
D4 d  
note 5  
T1S<dddddd>  
T2S<dddddd>  
T3S<dddddd>  
T4S<dddddd>  
Totalizer Set Point, Ch1  
Totalizer Set Point, Ch2  
Totalizer Set Point, Ch3  
Totalizer Set Point, Ch4  
T1S  
T2S  
T3S  
T4S  
T1S dddddd  
T2S dddddd  
T3S dddddd  
T4S dddddd  
T1M<d>  
T2M<d>  
T3M<d>  
T4M<d>  
Totalizer Mode, Ch1  
Totalizer Mode, Ch2  
Totalizer Mode, Ch3  
Totalizer Mode, Ch4  
T1M  
T2M  
T3M  
T4M  
T1M d  
T2M d  
T3M d  
T4M d  
note 8  
T1R  
T2R  
T3R  
T4R  
Totalizer Reset, Ch1  
Totalizer Reset, Ch2  
Totalizer Reset, Ch3  
Totalizer Reset, Ch4  
note 8  
Totalizer Flag, Ch1  
Totalizer Flag, Ch2  
Totalizer Flag, Ch3  
Totalizer Flag, Ch4  
TF1  
TF2  
TF3  
TF4  
TF1 d  
TF2 d  
TF3 d  
TF4 d  
note 9  
SN1<d.dddd>  
SN2<dd.ddd>  
SN3<ddd.dd>  
SN4<dddd.d>  
Cal Value, CH1  
Cal Value, CH2  
Cal Value, CH3  
Cal Value, CH4  
SN1  
SN2  
SN3  
SN4  
SN1 d.dddd  
SN2 d.dddd  
SN3 d.dddd  
SN4 d.dddd  
notes 1, 2  
Z1  
Z2  
Z3  
Z4  
Zero Ch1  
Zero Ch2  
Zero Ch3  
Zero Ch4  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
Set Full Scale Value, Ch1  
Set Full Scale Value, Ch2  
Set Full Scale Value, Ch3  
Set Full Scale Value, Ch4  
OCA: CH1 text CH2 text Note 10  
CH3 text CH4 text  
HI/LO: CH1 d/d CH2 d/d  
CH3 d/d CH4 d/d  
Status, All Channels  
ST  
R1<d>  
R2<d>  
R3<d>  
R4<d>  
Ratio Mode, Ch1  
Ratio Mode, Ch2  
Ratio Mode, Ch3  
Ratio Mode, Ch4  
R1  
R2  
R3  
R4  
R1 d  
R2 d  
R3 d  
R4 d  
note 11  
BR<d>  
Baud Rate  
BR  
BR d  
note 12  
note 13  
RE<d>  
Front Panel Lock Out  
Multi-drop Address  
RE  
REn: REMOTE/LOCAL  
MULTIDROP ADDRESS: dd  
*00X<dd>  
*00X  
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APPENDIX A (Notes:)  
1. All returned values will include decimal points wherever unit has been programmed to display them.  
2. All Commands needing decimal points must include them wherever they are intended to be displayed.  
3. d = decimal digit (ASCII)  
4. n = Channel Number  
Dnd : n = Chnl #  
d = 1, Displays Total Units (Mass)  
5.  
d = 2, Displays Flow Units (Rate)  
d = 3, Blanks selected channel  
6. rz = range, zero; . rfs = range, full scale  
INnd : n = Chnl #  
d =1, 0 5VDC  
7.  
d = 2, 0 10VDC  
d = 3, 4 20 mADC  
TnMd : n = Chnl #  
d = 1, Totalizer Counts Up, Re sets to Zero  
8.  
9.  
d = 2, Totalizer Counts Down, Re sets to Set Point  
d = 3, Totalizer Counts Continuously, Re sets to Zero  
TFnd : n = Chnl #  
d = 0, Total < Set Point  
d =1, Total Set Point  
10. text = “OPEN” or “CLOSE”  
d = 0 or 1  
Rnd : n = Chnl #  
11.  
d =1= Enabled  
d = 2, Disabled  
BRd : d = 1, 9600  
12.  
13.  
d = 2, 19200  
REd : d = 1, LOCAL  
d = 2, REMOTE  
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113.0AppendixC
Units-of-Measure for Meter Reading & Corresponding Totalizer Units  
#
Name  
Rate Total  
#
Name  
Rate Total  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Standard Cubic Centimeters per Minute  
Standard Liters per Minute  
Percent  
Volts  
Millivolts  
SCCM SCC  
35 Standard Cubic Inches per Minute  
36 Normal Cubic Inches per Minute  
37 Standard Cubic Inches per Second  
38 Normal Cubic Inches per Second  
39 Standard Cubic Inches per Hour  
40 Normal Cubic Inches per Hour  
41 Pounds per Minute  
42 Pounds per Second  
43 Pounds per Hour  
SCIM  
NCIM  
SCIS  
NCIS  
SCIH  
NCIH  
LBM  
LBS  
SCI  
NCI  
SCI  
NCI  
SCI  
NCI  
LB  
SLM  
%
SL  
V
MV  
Counts  
CNT  
NLM  
SLS  
Normal Liters per Minute  
Standard Liters per Second  
Normal Liters per Second  
NL  
SL  
LB  
LB  
NLS  
NL  
LBH  
10 Standard Liters per Hour  
11 Normal liters per Hour  
12 Standard Mililiters per Minute  
13 Normal Mililiters per Minute  
14 Standard Mililiters per Second  
15 Normal Mililters per Second  
SLH  
NLH  
SMLM  
NMLM  
SMLS  
NMLS  
SMLH  
NMLH  
SL  
NL  
44 Kilograms per Minute  
45 Kilograms per Second  
46 Kilograms per Hour  
47 Grams per Minute  
48 Grams per Second  
49 Grams per Hour  
50 Moles per Minute  
51 Moles per Second  
52 Moles per Hour  
53 Kilomoles per Minute  
54 Kilomoles per Second  
55 Kilomoles per Hour  
56 Watts  
57 Bits per Second  
58 Seconds  
59 Minutes  
60 Hours  
61 Watt * Hours  
62 Torr  
63 Bar  
64 Pascals  
KgM  
KgS  
KgH  
GRM  
GMS  
GRH  
MolM  
MolS  
MolH  
KMolM KMol  
KMolS KMol  
KMolH KMol  
W
BPS  
Sec  
Min  
Hrs  
WH  
Torr  
Bar  
Pa  
inH2O  
PSIA  
PSIG  
Kg  
Kg  
Kg  
GR  
GR  
GR  
Mol  
Mol  
Mol  
SML  
NML  
SML  
NML  
SML  
NML  
16 Standard Mililiters per Hour  
17 Normal Mililiters per Hour  
18 Normal Cubic Centimeters per Minute  
19 Standard Cubic Centimeters per Second  
20 Normal Cubic Centimeters per Second  
21 Standard Cubic Centimeters per Hour  
22 Normal Cubic Centimeters per Hour  
23 Standard Cubic Feet per Minute  
24 Normal Cubic Feet per Minute  
25 Standard Cubic Feet per Second  
26 Normal Cubic Feet per Second  
27 Standard Cubic Feet per Hour  
28 Normal Cubic Feet per Hour  
29 Standard Cubic Meters per Minute  
30 Normal Cubic Meters per Minute  
31 Standard Cubic Meters per Second  
32 Normal Cubic Meters per Second  
33 Standard Cubic Meters per Hour  
34 Normal Cubic Meters per Hour  
NCCM NCC  
SCCS  
NCCS  
SCCH  
NCCH  
SCFM  
NCFM  
SCFS  
NCFS  
SCFH  
NCFH  
SCMM SCM  
NCMM NCM  
SCMS SCM  
NCMS NCM  
SCMH SCM  
NCMH NCM  
SCC  
NCC  
SCC  
NCC  
SCF  
NCF  
SCF  
NCF  
SCF  
NCF  
Bits  
W
65 Inches of Water  
66 Pounds per Square Inch, Absolute  
67 Pounds per Square Inch, Gage  
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Gas ID Table (Page 1 of 2)  
#
GAS NAME  
Acetic Acid  
Symbol  
#
GAS NAME  
Symbol  
#
GAS NAME  
Symbol  
1
1
2
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
Diethyl Ether  
Diethyl Sulfide  
Difluoroethylene  
Dimethylamine  
Dimethyl Ether  
Dimethyl Sulfide  
Divinyl  
46  
47  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
Hydrogen Cyanide  
Hydrogen Fluoride  
Hydrogen Iodide  
Hydrogen Selenide  
Hydrogen Sulfide  
Isobutane  
CHN  
HF  
2
3
Acetic Acid, Anhydride  
Acetone  
C3H6O  
C2H3N  
C2H2  
Air  
48  
HI  
4
5
Acetonitryl  
C2H7N  
C2H6O  
C2H6S  
C4H6  
C2H6  
54  
H2Se  
H2S  
Acetylene  
6
7
Air  
C4H10  
97  
Allene  
C3H4  
NH3  
Ar  
Isobutanol  
8
9
Ammonia  
Ethane  
Isobutene  
C4H8  
C5H12  
C3H8O  
101  
Argon  
Ethane, 1-chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-  
Ethane, 1-chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoro-  
Ethanol  
Isopentane  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
Arsine  
AsH3  
C6H6  
BCl3  
BF3  
Br2  
55  
100 Isopropyl Alcohol  
101 Isoxazole  
102 Ketene  
103 Krypton  
104 Methane  
Benzene  
C2H6O  
C4H6  
C2H7N  
C8H10  
60  
Boron Trichloride  
Boron Triflouride  
Bromine  
Ethylacetylene  
Ethyl Amine  
C2H2O  
Kr  
Ethylbenzene  
Ethyl Bromide  
Ethyl Chloride  
Ethyl Fluoride  
Ethylene  
CH4  
Bromochlorodifluoromethane  
Bromodifluoromethane  
Bromotrifluormethane  
Butane  
15  
105 Methanol  
CH4O  
106  
16  
61  
106 Methyl Acetate  
107 Methyl Acetylene  
108 Methylamine  
109 Methyl Bromide  
110 Methyl Chloride  
111 Methylcyclohexane  
112 Methyl Ethyl Amine  
113 Methyl Ethyl Ether  
114 Methyl Ethyl Sulfide  
115 Methyl Fluoride  
116 Methyl Formate  
117 Methyl Iodide  
118 Methyl Mercaptan  
119 Methylpentene  
120 Methyl Vinyl Ether  
121 Neon  
CBrF3  
C4H10  
19  
C2H5F  
C2H4  
64  
C3H4  
CH5N  
CH3Br  
CH3Cl  
C7H14  
C3H9N  
C3H8O  
C3H8S  
CH3F  
116  
Butanol  
Ethylene Dibromide  
Ethylene Dichloride  
Ethylene Oxide  
Ethyleneimine  
Ethylidene Dichloride  
Ethyl Mercaptan  
Fluorine  
Butene  
C4H8  
CO2  
CS2  
CO  
65  
Carbon Dioxide  
Carbon Disulfide  
Carbon Monoxide  
Carbon Tetrachloride  
Carbonyl Sulfide  
Chlorine  
C2H4O  
C2H4N  
68  
CCl4  
COS  
Cl2  
C2H6S  
F2  
Formaldehyde  
Freon 11  
CH2O  
CCl3F  
73  
Chlorine Trifluoride  
Chlorobenzene  
Chlorodifluoroethane  
Chloroform  
ClF3  
28  
CH3I  
CH4S  
C6H12  
C3H6O  
Ne  
Freon 12  
29  
Freon 13  
CClF3  
CF4  
CHCl3  
31  
Freon 14  
Chloropentafluoroethane  
Chloropropane  
Cisbutene  
Freon 22  
76  
32  
Freon 23  
CHF3  
78  
122 Nitric Oxide  
123 Nitrogen  
NO  
C4H8  
C2N2  
ClCN  
C4H8  
C3H6  
H22  
B2H6  
40  
Freon 114  
N2  
Cyanogen  
Furan  
C4H4O  
He  
124 Nitrogen Dioxide  
125 Nitrogen Tetroxide  
126 Nitrogen Trifluoride  
127 Nitromethane  
128 Nitrosyl Chloride  
129 Nitrous Oxide  
130 n-Pentane  
131 Octane  
132 Oxygen  
133 Oxygen Difluoride  
134 Ozone  
135 Pentaborane  
NO2  
Cyanogen Chloride  
Cyclobutane  
Helium  
N2O4  
NF3  
Heptafluoropropane  
HMDS  
C3HF7  
HMDS  
83  
Cyclopropane  
Deuterium  
127  
Hexamethyldisiloxane  
Hexane  
NOCl  
N2O  
Diborane  
C6H14  
C6F6  
C6H12  
N2H4  
H2  
Dibromodifluoromethane  
R21  
Hexafluorobenzene  
Hexene  
C5H12  
C8H18  
O2  
R21  
42  
Dichloromethane  
Dichloropropane  
Dichlorosilane  
Diethyl Amine  
Hydrazine  
43  
Hydrogen  
F2O  
44  
Hydrogen Bromide  
Hydrogen Chloride  
HBr  
O3  
45  
HCl  
B5H9  
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Gas ID Table (Page 2 of 2)  
GAS NAME  
Symbol  
GAS NAME  
Symbol  
GAS NAME  
175 Toluene  
176 Transbutene  
177 Trichloroethane  
178 Trichloroethylene  
179 R113  
180 Triethylamine  
181 Trimethyl Amine  
182 Tungsten Hexafluoride  
183 Uranium Hexafluoride  
184 Vinyl Bromide  
185 Vinyl Chloride  
186 Vinyl Flouride  
187 Water Vapor  
188 Xenon  
Symbol  
136 Pentane  
C5H12  
ClFO3  
C4F8  
156 R143  
157 R143A  
158 R152A  
159 R218  
160 R1416  
161 Radon  
162 Sec-butanol  
163 Silane  
164 Silicone Tetrafluoride  
165 Sulfur Dioxide  
166 Sulfur Hexafluoride  
167 Sulfur Tetrafluoride  
168 Sulfur Trifluoride  
169 Sulfur Trioxide  
170 Tetrachloroethylene  
171 Tetrafluoroethylene  
172 Tetrahydrofuran  
173 Tert-butanol  
174 Thiophene  
R143  
R143A  
R152A  
C3F8  
R1416  
Rn  
C7H8  
C4H8  
177  
137 Perchloryl Fluoride  
138 Perfluorocyclobutane  
139 R116  
140 Perfluoropropane  
141 Phenol  
142 Phosgene  
143 Phosphine  
144 Phosphorus Trifluoride  
145 Propane  
146 Propyl Alcohol  
147 Propyl Amine  
148 Propylene  
149 Pyradine  
C2F6  
178  
C3F8  
R113  
180  
C6H6O  
COCl2  
PH3  
162  
C3H9N  
WF6  
UF6  
SiH4  
SiF4  
PF3  
C3H8  
SO2  
184  
C3H8O  
C3H9N  
C3H6  
SF6  
185  
SF4  
C2H3F  
H2O  
SF3  
C5H5N  
CH2F2  
R123  
R123A  
C2HF5  
R134  
R134A  
SO3  
Xe  
150 R32  
151 R123  
152 R123A  
153 R125  
154 R134  
155 R134A  
170  
189 Xylene, m-  
190 Xylene, o-  
191 Xylene, p-  
191 Mixtures  
193 Other  
C8H10  
C8H10  
C8H10  
MIXT  
????  
C2F4  
C4H8O  
173  
C4H4S  
194  
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14.0Appendix D  
Setting the Zero & Span  
on the  
PowerPod-400 Power Supply/Totalizer  
All procedures outlined in this document must be performed with the power supply turned on and  
warmed up for at least one hour.  
All procedures outlined in this document must be performed with NO transducers connected to the  
channel being adjusted*.  
You CANNOT successfully zero a channel without, first, supplying zero volts or four milliamps to  
the meter input for that channel.  
You CANNOT successfully span a channel without, first, supplying the meter input for that channel  
with its appropriate span voltage or span current.  
14.1 Zeroing Unit (Voltage Range).  
The following instructions explain how to short a given channel’s input signal to ground (0 volts DC)  
and set the display to read zero at this voltage.  
Locate the 15-pin, ‘D’ type connector that corresponds to the channel to be zeroed.  
J1 = Channel 1  
J2 = Channel 2  
J3 = Channel 3  
J4 = Channel 4  
Short pin 5 (signal common) to pin 6 (signal in).  
Press MODE  
Press 3  
Press ENTER  
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on which channel is to be zeroed.  
Press ENTER  
Press 7  
Press ENTER  
Press 1  
Press ENTER  
Press ENTER again  
You have just told a channel to display zero when the input signal is zero volts!.  
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14.2 Zeroing Unit (4 to 20 mA Range)  
The following instructions explain how to use the POWERPOD-400 command signal to supply  
4mAmp signal to a channel’s input and set the display to read zero at this current level.  
Disconnect all connectors from the channel to be calibrated.  
Insure that the channel is set to read 4 to 20 mA signals by performing the following steps.  
Press MODE  
Press 3  
Press ENTER  
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on which channel is to be zeroed.  
Press ENTER  
Press 4  
Press ENTER  
Press 3  
Press ENTER  
The normal display returns and will respond in the 4 to 20 mA mode.  
Connect a milliamp meter between pins 14 and 6 on the 15-pin ‘D’ connector corresponding to the  
channel to be calibrated.  
J1 = Channel 1  
J2 = Channel 2  
J3 = Channel 3  
J4 = Channel 4  
Set the command for the selected channel to zero.  
Press the CHANNEL # button  
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on which channel is to be zeroed.  
Press 0.0 using the numbered key pad  
Press ENTER  
The milliamp meter should be reading between 3.996 and 4.004 mAmps.  
To Zero the meter with a signal of 4mA, perform the following steps.  
Press MODE  
Press 3  
Press ENTER  
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on which channel is to be zeroed.  
Press ENTER  
Press 7  
Press ENTER  
Press 1  
Press ENTER  
Press ENTER again  
You have just told a channel to display zero when the input signal is 4mA!.  
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14.3 Spanning Unit.  
The following instructions explain how to use the POWERPOD-400 command signal to supply a given  
channel’s input with the proper span voltage and to set the display to read a transducer’s span value.  
You must know four things prior to setting the display’s span value:  
1. You must know the maximum signal level for the specific transducer connected to the  
channel to be spanned (5 VDC, 10VDC or 20mA).  
2. You must know the maximum value to be displayed when the maximum signal level for the  
transducer is connected to the channel to be spanned.  
3. You must insure that the channel’s multiplier is set to 1.0000.  
4. You must know the channel’s ‘Span Value’. That is, the value that would NOW be  
displayed (prior to any adjustment) if the maximum signal was fed into the input of the  
channel to be adjusted.  
1 and 2. If this information is not on the transducer itself, consult the manufacturer of the  
transducer. Their literature or other documentation should specify the maximum output signal  
from the transducer and the maximum value to be displayed at that signal level.  
3. Setting the MULTIPLIER to 1.0000.  
Press MODE  
Press 3  
Press ENTER  
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on which channel is to be adjusted.  
Press ENTER  
Press 7  
Press ENTER  
Press 4  
Press ENTER  
Press 1.0000 using the numeric key pad.  
Press ENTER  
You have just set a channel’s multiplier to 1.0000.  
4. If you do not know what the selected channel’s maximum display (Span) value is currently set  
to, follow these steps.  
Notice that the last step in this exercise is to press ESC, not ENTER.  
Press MODE  
Press 3  
Press ENTER  
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on which channel is to be adjusted.  
Press ENTER  
Press 7  
Press ENTER  
Press 3  
Press ENTER  
Read the VALUE from the display.  
Press ESC  
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An example of one possible transducer/ POWERPOD-400 combination.  
TRANSDUCER  
POWERPOD-400  
Current Span Value  
100.00  
Max value to be  
Max signal out  
Multiplier  
displayed  
5 VDC  
250.00  
1.0000  
Setting the THPS-400 Analog level to correspond with the transducer to be attached.  
Press MODE  
Press 3  
Press ENTER  
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on which channel is to be adjusted.  
Press ENTER  
Press 7  
Press ENTER  
Press 1 for 0 – 5 VDC, 2 for 0 – 10 VDC or 3 for 4 – 20 mADC  
Press ENTER  
In the example listed above, you would have selected option number 1 for the 0 – 5 volt analog  
signal level since the maximum signal from the transducer is 5 VDC.  
You have just set the analog operating level (range) for the selected channel.  
Setting the display to read the maximum transducer value at the maximum transducer input.  
Locate the 15-pin, ‘D’ type connector that corresponds to the channel to be spanned.  
J1 = Channel 1  
J2 = Channel 2  
J3 = Channel 3  
J4 = Channel 4  
For units set to meter a voltage range, short pin 14 (command out) to pin 6 (signal in) of the  
selected channel and place a calibrated volt meter to read from pin 5 (common) to pin 6.  
For units set to read a 4 to 20 mA range, connect a milliamp meter between pins 14 and 6.  
Press the CHANNEL # key corresponding to the selected channel. An asterisk (*) appears.  
Use the number keys to enter THPS-400 current span value. Use the decimal!  
Press ENTER  
Adjust the command to achieve a value as close to the max analog signal level as possible (±0.01  
volts for the 5 volt range, ±0.02 volts for the 10 volt range and ±0.004 ampsfor the milliamp range.  
Do this using the CHANNEL# key, the numeric key pad and the ENTER key until the desired  
signal is established#.  
Press MODE  
Press 3  
Press ENTER  
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on which channel is to be adjusted.  
Press ENTER  
Press 3  
Press ENTER  
Use the numeric keys to enter the new SPAN value (Max transducer value to be displayed).  
Press ENTER  
Press ENTER  
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Congratulations!  
You have just calibrated your PowerPod-400 to read zero at zero volts and the transducer’s max  
display value at the transducer’s max signal input.  
The only thing left to do is to insure that your transducer is calibrated and that it is wired correctly  
to the PowerPod-400.  
* Individual channels may be calibrated with calibrated transducers connected, breakout  
connectors (not supplied) and precision multi-meters with NIST traceable calibrations (also not  
supplied). Such procedures are not covered in this document.  
! If the calibration for the channel just zeroed had been severely compromised prior to beginning  
this procedure, zero may not be immediately displayed and you may have to repeat the procedure  
after resetting the span. Check that the span has been set correctly!  
# If a signal level within .1% of the maximum DC voltage level is not attainable, the power supply  
may need to be repaired.  
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15.0 Drawings  
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16.0 Warranty  
16.1. Warranty Repair Policy  
Hastings Instruments warrants this product for a period of one year from the date of shipment to be free  
from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not apply to defects or failures resulting  
from unauthorized modification, misuse or mishandling of the product. This warranty does not apply to  
batteries or other expendable parts, nor to damage caused by leaking batteries or any similar occurrence.  
This warranty does not apply to any instrument which has had a tamper seal removed or broken.  
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty as to  
fitness for a particular use. Hastings Instruments shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential  
damages.  
Hastings Instruments, will, at its option, repair, replace or refund the selling price of the product if  
Hastings Instruments determines, in good faith, that it is defective in materials or workmanship during the  
warranty period. Defective instruments should be returned to Hastings Instruments, shipment prepaid,  
together with a written statement of the problem and a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.  
Please consult the factory for your RMA number before returning any product for repair. Collect freight  
will not be accepted.  
16.2. Non-Warranty Repair Policy  
Any product returned for a non-warranty repair must be accompanied by a purchase order, RMA form  
and a written description of the problem with the instrument. If the repair cost is higher, you will be  
contacted for authorization before we proceed with any repairs. If you then choose not to have the product  
repaired, a minimum will be charged to cover the processing and inspection. Please consult the factory for  
your RMA number before returning any product repair.  
TELEDYNE HASTINGS INSTRUMENTS  
804 NEWCOMBE AVENUE  
HAMPTON, VIRGINIA 23669 U.S.A.  
ATTENTION: REPAIR DEPARTMENT  
TELEPHONE  
(757) 723-6531  
1-800-950-2468  
FAX  
(757) 723-3925  
E MAIL  
Repair Forms may be obtained from the “Information Request” section of the Hastings Instruments  
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