Care of the Instrument:

The Series 14000 computerized piercing device is a precision instrument with a microprocessor and requires daily maintenance to assure that accuracy is maintained.

After finishing tests, remove the computer (14003) from the piercing device, clean the pressure port with a soft cloth and make sure there is no dirt or restrictions in the port.

Store the computer in a dry place.

Clean the temperature sensor’s probe with a wet cloth to remove product buildup. Do not drop or bend probe. Store in a safe place.

Backflush the piercing device with warm water by attaching a hose from a water source to the nipple on the snift valve. Allow the water to run for several minutes to flush out the system.

Rinse all outside surfaces of the piercing device with warm water and dry with a soft towel. Store in a dry place.

Preparation of the Instrument Prior to Measurement:

Connection of the Temperature Sensor (14004):

Insert the connector of the temperature sensor (14004) into the temperature sensor connecting port of the 14003 computer. Align the four pins located in the end of the connector cord with the connector port located on the top of the 14003 computer. Insert into port and tighten metal ferrule. To insert the probe of the temperature sensor into the piercing device, loosen the adapter nut (6009) on the thermoadapter (6007) and push probe into the adapter. Now tighten adapter nut enough to allow the probe to move up and down freely.

Installation of Batteries:

Remove the battery holder cover (located at the rear of the 14003 computer) by turning the retaining screw clockwise until loose. Remove the cover and install two "AA" alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. Be sure to check the polarity before installing the batteries.

Connection of 14003 Computer to the Piercing Device:

Insert 1/8 NPT male pressure port fitting of the 14003 computer into the gauge adapter (5039) of the piercing device. Tighten the gauge adapter nut with a wrench until the 1/8 NPT fitting seats firmly against the gauge gasket (5083).

Power On/Off:

To turn power ON, press the ENTRY key. "ON" appears on the display and 0.0 pressure reading is displayed.

To turn power OFF, press ENTRY key and hold down for three seconds. The power will also turn off automatically when no pressure change has been detected for three minutes.

Setting the Display Mode:

By pressing the ENTRY key, the display mode changes from pressure, regular gas volume, diet gas volume, temperature, and then pressure in that order. The bar at the right side of the display will show the present mode.

1. Pressure (No bar)
   
   
2. Regular Gas Volume (Upper right side)
   
   
3. Diet Gas Volume (Middle right side)
   
   
4. Temperature (Lower right side)
   

• Pressure = kgf/cm², Temperature = C.
• Pressure = psi, Temperature = F.

Setting the Units:

When you remove the battery cover, you will see dip switches in the lower left of the compartment. Turn off the power and set the dip switches as below:

1. Pressure - kgf/cm², Temperature = C.
   
   
2. Pressure = psi, Temperature = F
   
   

Altitude Input:

By inputting an altitude adjustment, the measured gas volume is adjusted correctly. The following steps will allow the operator to perform these adjustments.

1. Press UP key while simultaneously pressing CAL key. A blinking "0" is displayed.
2. Press UP or DOWN key to display the value that indicates the altitude where the test is being performed. If the altitude is 0 m, set the display to read 0. If the altitude is 100 m, set the display to read 10. If altitude is 1200 m, set display to 120. If altitude is 3000 m, set display to read 300. Set the altitude in increments of 100 m. The factory setting is 0 m.
3. Press ENTRY key to complete the setting. To cancel setting, press CAL key.

Zero Setting and Calibration:

PRESSURE ZERO-SETTING
If no pressure is applied to the instrument and a displayed pressure of 0.00 psi is not shown, then a zero-setting should be performed as follows:

1. Set the display pressure mode to "PRESSURE".
2. Confirm that the instrument is not subject to an outside pressure source.
3. Press CAL key. "000" blinks twice in the display. Zero-setting is complete.

Calibration of Pressure Span:

Calibration of pressure span is performed to adjust the displayed pressure value. Adjustment is available between 3 and 5 kgf/cm² or 42.8 and 70 psi. Never subject this instrument to pressures higher than 5 kgf/cm² or 70 psi. To calibrate the pressure:

1. Turn instrument on.
2. Set the display mode to "PRESSURE".
3. Perform the zero-setting.
4. Attach a master pressure gauge in line with the computer. To do this, a Zahm sample bottle is placed in the instrument and pierced. Establish a hose connection between the master gauge and the Zahm sample bottle. Introduce pressure on the inlet side of the master gauge into the sample bottle. This will establish a known pressure to the computer, and calibration adjustments can then be made.
5. Press CAL key for three seconds or more. A blinking "CAL" is displayed.
6. Press ENTRY key. The present pressure is displayed in the blinking mode.
7. In case the displayed pressure is not equal to the true pressure value, adjust by pressing UP or DOWN keys.
8. Press ENTRY key. "END" is displayed and the display returns to Pressure Mode.

To cancel setting span in (6) and (7), press CAL key.

If computer is connected to a dead weight tester, avoid introducing oil into the pressure inlet of the computer.

If "ERROR" is displayed, pressure span can not be calibrated.

Calibration of Temperature:

Calibration of temperature is performed to adjust the displayed temperature.

1. Set the display mode at Temperature C or F.
2. Put the temperature probe in a water bath with a constant controlled temperature
3. Press CAL key for three seconds or more. A blinking "CAL" is displayed.
4. Press ENTRY key. A blinking temperature is displayed.
5. In case the displayed temperature is not equal to the true temperature, adjust it by pressing the UP or DOWN keys.
6. Press ENTRY key. “END” is displayed and display returns to Temperature mode.

To cancel setting temperature in (4) and (5), press the CAL key.

To return calibration to the manufacturer’s setting, press the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously at step (5). After a blinking “DEF” is displayed twice, the display returns to this setting.

If “ERROR” is displayed, you will not be able to calibrate the temperature.

Data Memory:

Writing of Data: A maximum of five measured values can be recorded.

1. Press the DOWN key while the first measured value is displayed. “ADD” is displayed and the data is recorded in Memory (1). Display returns to the indicated measured value.
2. Press the DOWN key while the second measured value is displayed. “ADD” is displayed and the data is recorded in Memory (2). Display returns to the indicated measured value.
3. Repeat the above process for Memories (3), (4) and (5).
4. When the sixth value is added, the first data is erased. The second data moves to (5), the third to (4), the fourth to (3), the fifth to (2) and then the sixth is recorded in Memory (1).

Data can not be written if pressure or temperature is displayed as “EEE” or “– –” or if batteries are exhausted.

Reading Data:

1. Press UP key in the measuring mode. After (1) is displayed, the value in Memory (1) is displayed.
2. Within five seconds press UP key again. After (2) is displayed, the value in Memory (2) is displayed.
3. Repeat this process for reading data in Memories (3), (4), and (5).

“– –” is displayed when no data is in memory.

If UP key is not pressed in five seconds, the display returns to the first measured value.

Press CAL key to return to the measured value.

If batteries are exhausted, you will not be able to read data.

Clearing Recorded Data:

1. Press UP key in the measured value display mode. Soon after (1) is displayed, the value in Memory (1) is displayed.
2. Press UP and DOWN keys simultaneously for five seconds. All the data in Memory (1) through (5) is cleared. A blinking “DEL” is displayed and the display returns to normal.

Error Indication:

Blinking indication: Batteries are exhausted. Replace with new ones.

EEE indication: When pressure or temperature is out of range, EEE is displayed in each mode. Also when regular gas volume or diet gas volume is out of measuring range, EEE is displayed in each mode.

– – indication: Gas volume is under 0.03 or no data was recorded.