senseca ECO 240-1 Vacuum Meter Instruction Manual

senseca ECO 240-1 Vacuum Meter

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: ECO 240-1 / ECO 240-2
• Type: Vacuum meter | Barometer
• Model Variant: ECO 240-1 with UT B-H88.0.1X.DK2-2.0

Product Usage Instructions

Safety
Before using the product, please read and understand the safety instructions provided in the manual.

The Product at a Glance
This section provides an overview of the display elements, connections, and operating elements of the product.

Operation
Follow the steps outlined in the manual to open the configuration menu and the adjustment menu for proper operation of the device.

Measurement Basics
Learn about vacuum measurements and special functions such as NVLL Tare function and AVR settings for accurate readings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How do I calibrate the ECO 240 device?
  

  • A: Calibration instructions can be found in the user manual. Follow the specified steps for calibration.

• Q: Can the ECO 240-1 and ECO 240-2 models be used interchangeably?
  

  • A: The ECO 240-1 and ECO 240-2 models may have specific differences in functionality. Refer to the manual for model-specific details.

OPERATING MANUAL
ECO 240-1 / ECO 240-2
Vacuum meter
barometer

B-H88.0.1X.DK2-2.0

About this documentation

Foreword

• Read this document carefully and familiarize yourself with the operation of the product be-fore you use it.
• Keep this document ready to hand and in the immediate vicinity of the product so that it is available to the personnel/user for reference at all times in case of doubt.
• The user must have carefully read and understood the operating manual before beginning any work.

Legal notices
The liability and warranty of the manufacturer for damages and consequential damages are voided with misuse, disregarding this document, disregarding safety notices, assignment of inadequately qualified technical personnel and arbitrary modifications of the product.

• This document is entrusted to the recipient for personal use only. Any impermissible transfer, duplication, translation into other languages or excerpts from this operating manual are prohibited.
• The manufacturer assumes no liability for print errors.

Further information
Software version of the product
V1.1 or later

For the exact product name, refer to the type plate on the rear side of the product.

Note
For information about the software version, press and hold the ON button to switch on for longer than 5 seconds. The series is shown in the main display and the software version of  the product is shown in the secondary display.

Safety

Explanation of safety symbols

Danger
This symbol warns of imminent danger, which can result in death, severe bodily injury, or severe property damage in case of non-observance.

Caution
This symbol warns of potential dangers or harmful situations, which can cause damage to the device or to the environment in case of non-observance.

Note
Blue underlining indicates processes, which can have a direct influence on operation or can trigger an unforeseen reaction in case of non-observance.

Foreseeable misuse
The fault-free function and operational safety of the product can only be guaranteed if applicable safety precautions and the device-specific safety instructions for this document are observed.

If these notices are disregarded, personal injury or death, as well as property damage can occur.

Danger Incorrect area of application!
In order to prevent erratic behavior of the product, personal injury and property damage, the product must be used exclusively as described in the chapter De-scription in the operating manual.

• The product is not suitable for use in explosion-prone areas!
• The product must not be used for diagnostic or other medical purposes on patients!
• For measurements requiring devices that are subject to authorization or special approvals, this product is not a substitute for such products and can only be used as an aid in preparatory or comparison measurements!
• Do not use in safety / emergency stop devices!
• Not for unattended operation on other pressure vessels/systems, especially if leaks, etc. hazards can arise.

Safety instructions

Note
This product does not belong in children’s hands!

Intended use
The device measures the absolute pressure in the air, clean water or in non- corrosive/non-ionizing gases. A direct measurement of the environmental pressure can take place or the measurement pressure is taken with a suitable hose connected to the port. Relative meas-urements can also be conducted with the integrated special function NVLL.

Applications include:

ECO 240-1| ECO 240-2
Barometric measurements (e.g. weather)| Barometric measurements (e.g. weather)
Vacuum measurements (down to 0.0 hPa abs., negative pressure via hose or even with complete device evacuation)| Vacuum measurements (down to 0 hPa abs., negative pressure via hose or even with complete device evacuation)
| Pneumatic measurements (up to 14000 hPa abs. or 14 bar abs.)

The pressure connection is made at the supplied interchangeable pressure connection ports with suitable hoses – 4 different connection options are available as standard, many other connection options can be used easily and reliable with G 1/8 adapters.

The device must only be used under the conditions and for the purposes for which it was de-signed.

It must be handled with care and used according to the technical data (do not throw, strike, etc.). Suitable measures must be used to protect the pressure connections and be protected from dirt.

Note
Complete evacuation see Vacuum measurements at page 13.

Qualified personnel
For commissioning, operation and maintenance, the relevant personnel must have adequate knowledge of the measuring process and the significance of the measurements. The instructions in this document must be understood, observed and followed.

In order to avoid any risks arising from interpretation of the measurements in the concrete application, the user must have additional expertise. The user is solely liable for dam-ages/danger resulting from misinterpretation due to inadequate expertise.

The product at a glance

Display elements

Battery indicator  Evaluation of the battery status

Unit display Display of the units or Min/Max/Hold information text

Main display   Measurement of the current pressure or value for min/max/hold

Auxiliary display  Measurement of the current pressure in Min/Max/Hold mode

Connections
Universal connection Interchangeable pressure connection via G1/8″ thread.

Operating elements

On / Off button         Switch on the device
Press briefly                  Activate / deactivate lighting
Long press                      Switch off the device
Reject changes in a menu

Up / Down button             Display of the min/max value
Press briefly                        Change value of the selected parameter
Long press                      Reset the min/max value of the current measurement
Both simultaneously       Rotate display, overhead display

Function button Press briefly   Freeze measurement (Hold)
Call up next parameter
Long press, 2s                             Start menu “configuration”, (ONF appears in the display

Operating status  ****device is in measured value display
device is in a menu

Operation

Opening the configuration menu

Press the Function key for 2 seconds to open the Configuration menu. 2 (ONF appears in the display. Release the Function key.

1. Parameter	Values	Meaning
   AL.	Alarm
   OFF	No alarm active
   ON	Alarm via text insertion, acoustic signal and flashing of the background

   lighting
   | BEEP| Alarm via text insertion and acoustic signal
   | L,TE| Alarm via text insertion and flashing of the back- ground lighting
   AL.LO| Min. alarm limit (only available if AL <> off)
   | -25.0 .. AL.X,| a min. alert is triggered if the value falls below this value. (at °F: -13.0 .. AL.Hi)
   AL.XI| Max. alarm limit (only available if AL <> off)
   | AL.LO .. 70.0| If the value is exceeded, a max. alarm is triggered. (at °F: AL.Hi .. 158.0)
   POFF| Shut-off time
   | OFF| No automatic shut-off
   | 15, 30, 60, 120, 240| Automatic shut-off after a selected time in minutes, during which no buttons have been pressed
   L,TE| Backlight
   | OFF| Backlight deactivated
   | 15, 30, 60, 120, 240| Automatic shut-off of the backlight after a selected time in seconds, during which no buttons have been pressed
   | ON| No automatic shut off of the backlight
   Parameter| Values| Meaning
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   UN,T| Display unit
   | °(| Temperature display in °C
   | °F| Temperature display in °F
   IN,T| Factory settings
   | NO| Use current configuration
   | YES| Reset device to factory settings.

After confirming with the function-button, the display shows: IN,T DONE

Open the adjustment menu
The sensor adjustment can be adjusted with the zero point correction and the gradient cor-rection. If an adjustment is made, you change the pre-adjusted factory settings. This is signaled with the display text PR.OF or PR.SL when switching on.

1. Switch the device off.
2. Hold the down button and press the On/Off button to switch on the device and open the  Adjustment menu.
3. The display shows the first parameter. Release the down button.

Formula

• Zero point correction: Displayed value = measured value – PR.OF
• Gradient correction: Display = (measured value – PR.OF) * (1 + PR.SL / 100)

Measurement Basics

Vacuum measurements
The device is especially suitable to measure rough vacuum via the pressure port very fast. But if the complete device is evacuated the following has to be considered

Caution Damage possible by fast complete evacuation!

Due to the water tight construction a complete evacuation of the device may de-grade water protection. The keypad/display screen may break loose. If the device should still be used for this application, the following options are available

• Remove the o-ring of the battery compartment! The Instrument then is no more water protected! Changing battery.
• Specialized variants ECO 240-1-VAC!

Special functions
With the special functions that can be selected via the Configuration menu, the device can be optimized for special measuring tasks. After it is switched on, the device starts up in standard measuring mode, the relevant special function is started by pressing and holding the Function key for 4 s.

NVLL Tare function
The special function FVNC NVLL has been selected in the configuration menu.
The display can be zeroed by pressing the Function key for 4 s. If the tare function is activated, NVLL blinks in the lower display. The tare function can be reset by pressing the Function key again for 4 s.

Note
The tare function is independent of the zero point correction accessible via the adjustment menu.

AVR 0: 02 / AVR 0:05 / AVR 0: 10
Fast measurement with mean value over 2 s / 5 s / 10 s

• Mean value mode for measurement of heavily fluctuating pressures.
• In the Configuration mode, a special function AVR 0:02, AVR 0:05 or AVR 0: 10 has been selected.
• By pressing and holding the Function key for 4 s the measurement with mean value can be activated.
• The different mean value times of 2, 5 or 10 seconds can be selected depending on the requirement.
• The first parameter is shown in the auxiliary display.

By pressing and holding the Function key for 2 s the special function can be deactivated. END FVNC appears in the display.

If the tare function is active when calling up the special function AVR, it can be reset by pressing the function key for 4 seconds. In order to reactivate tare, the special function must be changed in the configuration menu.

Pressure Connection

Note
Suitable hoses must be used for vacuum measurements, silicon is suitable as a hose material due to the low rigidity!

Caution Air pressure at port variant UT!
With higher pressures greater than 1 bar, the hoses must be secured to prevent unintended loosening. Suitable GDZ hose clamps are used for this purpose.

• 6×1 mm PVC (GDZ-01) up to 5 bar rel., vacuum-suitable!
• 6×1 mm PE (GDZ-02) up to 10 bar rel., vacuum-suitable!
• 6×1 mm PUR (GDZ-03) up to 9 bar rel., vacuum-suitable!

Replacement of pressure hoses
The pressure connections are screwed into the product with a standard G 1/8 inch thread with end seal. All common pressure connections with this design can be connected.

Note
Use a suitable tool for tightening and observe the maximum torque of 2 Nm!

Supplied connection :

Operation and maintenance

Operating and maintenance notices

Note
Pressure connections must be protected from soiling.

Battery

Battery indicator

• If the empty frame in the battery display blinks, the batteries are depleted and must be replaced. However, the device will still operate for a certain length of time.
  

• If the BAT display text appears in the main display, the battery voltage is no longer adequate for operation of the device. The battery is fully depleted.

Changing battery

Danger Danger of explosion!
Using damaged or unsuitable batteries can generate heat, which can cause the batteries to crack and possibly explode!
Only use high-quality and suitable alkaline batteries!

Caution Damage!
If the batteries have different charge levels, leaks and thus damage to the device can occur.

• Only use high-quality and suitable alkaline batteries!
• Do not use different types of batteries!
• Remove depleted batteries immediately and dispose of them at a suitable collection point.

Note

• Unnecessary unscrewing endangers the protection against moisture and should therefore be avoided.
• Read the following handling instructions before replacing batteries and follow them step by step.
• If disregarded, the device could be damaged or the protection from moisture could be diminished.

1. Unscrews the Phillips screws (A)and remove the cover.

2. Carefully replace the two Mignon AA batteries (B).
   Ensure that the polarity is correct! It must be possible to insert the batteries in the correct position without using force.

3. The O-ring (C) must be undamaged, clean and positioned at the intended depth.

4. Fit the cover (D) on evenly. The O-ring must remain at the intended depth!

5. Tighten the Phillips screws (A).

Disposal
Separation by material and recycling of device components and packaging must take place at the time of disposal. The valid regional statutory regulations and directives applicable at the time must be observed.

Note

The device must not be disposed of with household waste. Return it to us, freight prepaid. We will then arrange for the proper and environmentally- friendly  disposal.

Private end users in Germany have the possibility of dropping off the device at the municipal collection center. Batteries must be removed beforehand!
Please dispose of empty batteries at the collection points intended for this purpose.

Error and system messages

Temperature sensor defect

|

•  Measurement outside of the measuring range
•  Temperature sensor or device defect

|

• Stay within allowable measurement range
• Send in for repair

No display, unclear char- acters or no response when buttons are pressed| Battery depleted System error Device is defective|

• Battery depleted
• Error in the device

|

• Replace battery
• Send in for repair

BAT| Battery depleted| •   Battery depleted| u Replace battery
ERR.1| Measuring range exceeded|

•  Measurement too high
•   Temperature sensor or device defect

|

• Stay within allowable measurement range
• Send in for repair

ERR.2| Measuring range is undercut|

•  Measurement too low
•  Temperature sensor or device defect

|

• Stay within allowable measurement range
• Send in for repair

SYS ERR| System error| •   Error in the device|

• Switch device on/off
• Replace batteries
• Send in for repair

Technical data

ECO 240-2

Measuring range| 0 .. 14000 hPa (mbar) abs.

0.00 .. 199.99 PSI abs.

0 .. 10500 mmHg (Torr) abs.

Overload| Max. ± 20000 hPa abs
Accuracy| Typ.: ± 0.02 % FSS ± 0.1 % of m.v. (@ 25 °C) Max.: ± 0.1 % FSS ± 0.5 % of m.v.
Measuring medium| air, clean water or non-corrosive/non-ionizing gases
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Pressure connection| 1 hose connection, interchangeable with G1/8 universal ports
Measuring cycle| FAST: approx. 25 measurements per second

SLO: approx. 2.5 measurements per second

Display| 3-line segment LCD, additional symbols, illuminated (white, duration adjustable)
Standard function| Min/Max/Hold
Activatable special functions| NVLL: Tare function

AVR: Averaging over 2 s / 5 s / 10 s

Adjustment| Zero point and gradient adjustment
Housing| Break-proof ABS housing
| Protection rating| IP67 (pressure connections must be protected from soiling and moisture)
Measuring cycle| approx. 2 measurements per second
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Display| 3-line segment LCD, additional symbols, illuminated (white, luminous duration adjustable)
Standard functions| Min/max/hold,

alarm (optical and acoustic)

Adjustment| Offset and gradient correction
Housing| Break-proof ABS housing
| Protection rating| IP20
Dimensions LWH| 108 (142) 54 28 mm, without (with) sensor head
Weight| ~ 126 g incl. batteries
Nominal temperature| 25 °C
Operating conditions| -20 to 50 °C; 0 to 95 %RH (temporarily condensing)
Storage temperature| -20 bis 70 °C
Current supply| 2 * AA batteries (mignon)
| Current requirement| approx. 0.4 mA, approx. 2 mA with backlight
Battery life| Service life > 5000 hours with alkaline batteries (without backlighting)
Battery indicator| 4-stage battery status indicator,

Replacement indicator for depleted batteries: “BAT”

Auto-power-OFF function| The device switches off automatically if this is activated
Directives and standards| The devices conform to the following Directives of the Council for the harmonization of legal regulations of the Member States:

2014/30/EU EMC Directive 2011/65/EU RoHS

Applied harmonized standards:

EN 61326-1:2013     Emission limits: Class B

Immunity according to table A.1 Additional errors: < 1 % FS

EN IEC 63000:2018

The device is intended for mobile use and/or stationary operation in the scope of the specified operating conditions without further limitations.

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Service

Manufacturer
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Calibration and adjustment service
The purpose of the calibration is to verify the precision of the measuring device by comparing it with a traceable reference.
Both ISO calibration certificates and DAkkS calibration certificates are available from Senseca.

Note

• The ISO standard 9001 is applied for the iso-calibration certificates.

• These certificates area affordable alternative to the DAkkS calibration certificates and provide information of the traceable reference, a list of individual values and documentation.

• The DAkkS calibration is based on DIN EN ISO/17025, the accreditation basis is recognized worldwide. These certificates offer high-quality calibration and consistently high quality. The DAkkS calibration includes any necessary adjustment with the purpose of minimizing a deviation of the measuring device.

• The device is delivered with a test report.
  This confirms that the measuring device has been adjusted and tested, without making any statement about the accuracy of a temperature sensor.

• Only the manufacturer can check the basic settings and make corrections if necessary.

senseca.com

• Senseca Germany GmbH Hans-Sachs-Straße 26 93128 Regenstauf GERMANY
• INFO@SENSECA.COM
• WEEE reg. no.: DE 93889386

References

• Mess- und Regeltechnik | Senseca Germany GmbH

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