Omega Engineering GP901 manual

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    Series 956 User ’ s Guide http://www .omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com GP901 Series Digital Probes[...]

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    2 GP901 M-3343 05/08 OMEGAnet® On-Line Service http://www .omega.com Internet e-mail info@omega.com Servicing North America: USA: One Omega Drive, Box 4047 ISO 9001 Certied Stamford, CT 06907-0047 T el: (203) 359-1660 F AX: (203) 359-7700 e-mail: info@omega.com Canada: 976 Bergar Laval (Quebec) H7L 5A1 T el: (514) 856-6928 F AX: (514) 856-6886 [...]

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    3 GP901 M-3343 05/08 Introduction The Digital Probe is a gauging transducer combined with conditioning electronics in a permanently connected ”smart connector” or PIE (Probe Interface Electronics). The PIE converts and corrects the output from the gauge head and transmits the result in a digital format using the Orbit protocol. Because the Digi[...]

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    4 GP901 M-3343 05/08 Network type Orbit - RS485 2-wire multi-drop (up to 31 per channel) Network speed 1.5Mbaud, 187.5k Baud or 9600 Baud (do not use 9600 Baud for New Applications as this will be phased out) Network Control Character Break Character - low (space) of >90 us (187.5k Baud) or >1.2mS (9600 Baud) Command Character Format 1 start,[...]

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    5 GP901 M-3343 05/08 Gauge Head Application Information When mounting the Gauge Head in a fixture, care must be taken as the linear bearing assembly at the tip end is made to very fine tolerances. If a high force is applied to the probe casing performance may be affected. Ideally probes should be clamped in a yoke, split or collar clamp. If single [...]

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    6 GP901 M-3343 05/08 The Orbit Network has been designed to meet EMC requirements EN50081-1 for emissions and EN50082-1 for immunity when properly installed. The T -CON case should be connected to a good elec - trical ground. The mounting option using the captive nuts is the preferred method. Ensure screws make good contact with the mounting surfac[...]

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    7 GP901 M-3343 05/08 PIE and T -CON Installation[...]

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    1 1 GP901 M-3343 05/08 W ARRANTY/DISCLAIMER OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA W arranty adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OM[...]

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    12 GP901 M-3343 05/08 Where Do I Find Everything I Need for Process Measurement and Control? OMEGA…Of Course! TEMPERA TURE  Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes, Connectors, Panels & Assemblies  Wire: Thermocouple, R TD & Thermistor  Calibrators & Ice Point References  Recorders, Controllers & Process Monitors [...]