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Precision Digital Corporation PD6060 Instruction Manual

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PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter
• Dual Process Inputs with Math Functions
• Addition, Difference, Average, Multiplication, Division, Min,
Max, Weighted Average, Ratio, Concentration, & More
• 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V, 1-5 V, and ±10 V Inputs
• NEMA 4X, IP65 Front
• Universal 85-265 VAC, or 12/24 VDC Input Power Models
• Large Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 0.60" & 0.46"
• Isolated 24 VDC Transmitter Power Supply
• Programmable Display & Function Keys
• 32-Point, Square Root, or Exponential Linearization
• Multi-Pump Alternation Control
• 2 or 4 Relays + Isolated 4-20 mA Output Options
• External 4-Relay & Digital I/O Expansion Modules
• USB, RS-232 & RS-485 Serial Communication Options
• Modbus
• Configure, Monitor, and Datalog from a PC with
Free MeterView
PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION
233 South Street • Hopkinton MA 01748 USA
Tel (800) 343-1001 • Fax (508) 655-8990
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  • Page 1 PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual • Dual Process Inputs with Math Functions • Addition, Difference, Average, Multiplication, Division, Min, Max, Weighted Average, Ratio, Concentration, & More • 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V, 1-5 V, and ±10 V Inputs •...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    Corporation shall not be held liable for damages resulting from such improper use. Limited Warranty Precision Digital Corporation warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the specified period under “Specifications” from the date of shipment from the factory. Precision Digital’s liability under this limited warranty shall not exceed the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------ 6 ORDERING INFORMATION --------------------------------------------- 7 SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------- 8 General ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Dual Process Input ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Relays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output ------------------------------------ 13 Modbus® RTU Serial Communications --------------------------------- 13...
  • Page 4 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Decimal Point (dEc pt) -------------------------------------- 35 Programming the Meter (prog) ------------------------------------------- 36 Multi-Point Linearization (Linear) ------------------------------------ 37 MeterView ® Pro Software ----------------------------------------------- 37 Scaling the Meter without a Signal Source ------------------------- 37...
  • Page 5 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting Up the Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature ------------------ 61 Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Output (Aout) ---------------------------- 62 Reset Menu (reset) ------------------------------------------------------------ 63 Control Menu (Contrl) -------------------------------------------------------- 63 Setting Up the Password (pass) ------------------------------------------- 64...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4-20 mA output option. A digital input is standard. A fully loaded PD6060 meter has the following: four SPDT relays, 4-20 mA output, and two 24 VDC power supplies. The PD6060 capabilities may be enhanced by adding the following external expansion modules: four SPST relays –creating an eight-relay dual-input...

  • Page 7: Ordering Information

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual ORDERING INFORMATION Standard Models 85-265 VAC 12/24 VDC Options Installed Model Model PD6060-6R0 PD6060-7R0 No options PD6060-6R2 PD6060-7R2 2 relays (PD1102*) PD6060-6R3 PD6060-7R3 4-20 mA output (PD1103*) PD6060-6R4 PD6060-7R4 4 relays (PD1104*) PD6060-6R5 PD6060-7R5 2 relays &...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual SPECIFICATIONS Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C. General DISPLAY Upper display: 0.60" (15 mm) high, red LEDs Lower display: 0.46" (12 mm) high, red LEDs 6 digits each (-99999 to 999999), with lead zero blanking...
  • Page 9 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual ISOLATED Terminals P+ & P-: 24 VDC ± 10%. TRANSMITTER Selectable for 24, 10, or 5 VDC supply (internal jumper J4). POWER SUPPLY ProVu Series (PD6060): 85-265 VAC models rated @ 200 mA max, 12/24 VDC powered models rated @ 100 mA max, @ 50 mA max for 5 or 10 VDC supply.

  • Page 10: Dual Process Input

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Dual Process Input TWO INPUTS Two non-isolated inputs, each separately field selectable: 0-20, 4-20 mA, ±10 V (0-5, 1-5, 0-10 V), Modbus PV (Slave) CHANNELS Channel A, Channel B, Channel C (Math channel) PROGRAMMA- Constant P (Adder): -99.999 to 999.999, default: 0.000...

  • Page 11: Relays

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual LOW-FLOW 0-999999 (0 disables cutoff function) CUTOFF DECIMAL POINT Up to five decimal places or none: d. d dddd, d. d ddd, d. d dd, d. d d, d. d , dddddd CALIBRATION...
  • Page 12 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual RELAY RESET User selectable via front panel buttons, digital inputs, or PC Automatic reset only (non-latching), when the input passes the reset point. Automatic + manual reset at any time (non-latching) Manual reset only, at any time (latching)

  • Page 13: Isolated 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output OUTPUT Process channel A, B, or C, max or min for channel A, B, or SOURCE highest or lowest max or min of A and B, set points 1-8, Modbus input, or manual control mode SCALING RANGE 1.000 to 23.000 mA for any display range...

  • Page 14: Compliance Information

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Safety UL & c-UL LISTED USA & Canada UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment UL FILE NUMBER E160849 FRONT PANEL UL Type 4X, NEMA 4X, IP65; panel gasket provided LOW VOLTAGE EN 61010-1:2010...

  • Page 15: Safety Information

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Note: Testing was conducted on PD6000 Series meters installed through the covers of grounded metal enclosures with cable shields grounded at the point of entry representing installations designed to optimize EMC performance. Declaration of Conformity available at www.predig.com...

  • Page 16: Panel Mounting Instructions

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Panel Mounting Instructions • Prepare a standard 1/8 DIN panel cutout – 3.622" x 1.772" (92 mm x 45 mm). Refer to Figure 1 below, for more details. • Clearance: allow at least 6.0" (152 mm) behind the panel for wiring.

  • Page 17: Mounting Dimensions

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual MOUNTING DIMENSIONS Figure 3. Meter Dimensions - Side View Figure 4. Meter Dimensions - Top View...

  • Page 18: Configuration For 12 Or 24 Vdc Power Option

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Configuration for 12 or 24 VDC Power Option Do not exceed voltage rating of the selected configuration. Warning! Meters equipped with the 12/24 VDC power option are shipped from the factory ready to operate from 24 VDC.

  • Page 19: Transmitter Supply Voltage Selection (P+, P-)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Transmitter Supply Voltage Selection (P+, P-) All meters, including models equipped with the 12/24 VDC power option, are shipped from the factory configured to provide 24 VDC power for the transmitter or sensor.

  • Page 20: Connectors Labeling

    RJ45 M-LINK connector. Otherwise damage will Warning! occur to the equipment and the meter. Figure 7. Connector Labeling for Fully Loaded PD6060 Power Connections Power connections are made to a two-terminal connector labeled POWER on Figure 7. The meter will operate regardless of DC polarity connection.

  • Page 21: Signal Connections

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Signal Connections Signal connections are made to a nine-terminal connector labeled SIGNAL on Figure 7. The COM (common) terminals are the return for the 4-20 mA and the ±10 V input signals. The two COM terminals connect to the same common return, and are not isolated.

  • Page 22: Modbus Rtu Serial Communications

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Figure 11. Voltage Input Connections The meter is capable of accepting any voltage from -10 VDC to +10 VDC. Modbus RTU Serial Communications Serial communications connection is made to an RJ45 connector ®...

  • Page 23: Switching Inductive Loads

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Switching Inductive Loads The use of suppressors (snubbers) is strongly recommended when switching inductive loads to prevent disrupting the microprocessor’s operation. The suppressors also prolong the life of the relay contacts. Suppression can be obtained with resistor-capacitor (RC) networks assembled by the user or purchased as complete assemblies.

  • Page 24: F4 Digital Input Connections

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual F4 Digital Input Connections A digital input, F4, is standard on the meter. This digital input connected with a normally open closure across F4 and COM, or with an active low signal applied to F4.

  • Page 25: External Relay, Analog Output, & Digital I/O Connections

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual External Relay, Analog Output, & Digital I/O Connections The relay, analog out, and digital I/O expansion modules PDA1004, PDA1011, and PDA1044 are connected to the meter using a CAT5 cable provided with each module. The two RJ45 connectors on the expansion modules are identical and interchangeable;...

  • Page 26: Setup And Programming

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual SETUP AND PROGRAMMING The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment to read in milliamps and volts, depending on the input selection. The calibration equipment is certified to NIST standards. Overview There are no jumpers to set for the meter input selection.

  • Page 27: Front Panel Buttons And Status Led Indicators

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Front Panel Buttons and Status LED Indicators Button Description Status Symbol Menu Alarm 1-8 indicator Flashing: Relay in Right arrow/F1 manual control mode Channel displayed Up arrow/F2 Flashing: Tare Flashing: Relay Enter/F3 interlock switch open...

  • Page 28: Display Functions & Messages

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages The following table shows the main menu functions and messages in the order they appear in the menu. Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Setup Enter Setup menu setup Input Enter Input selection menu...
  • Page 29 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Assign the lower display parameter Little Lower display D Ch-A Display Ch-A Assign display to channel A D Ch-B Display Ch-B Assign display to channel B Display Ch-C Assign display to channel C (math)
  • Page 30 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Alternate display of channel B net (tare) B nt-G Display B net and gross and gross (no tare) m bus Display Modbus Display Modbus input register Display off Display blank little display...
  • Page 31 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Enter relays 2-8 time delay setup DLY 2 Delay 2 break Loop break Set relay condition if loop break detected ignore Ignore Ignore loop break condition (Processed as a low signal condition)

  • Page 32: Main Menu

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Main Menu The main menu consists of the most commonly used functions: Reset, Control, Setup , and Password . • Press Menu button to enter Programming Mode then press the Up arrow button to scroll main menu.

  • Page 33: Setting Numeric Values

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting Numeric Values The numeric values are set using the Right and Up arrow buttons. Press Right arrow to select next digit and Up arrow to increment digit value. The digit being changed is displayed brighter than the rest.

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Meter (Setup)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting Up the Meter (setup) The Setup menu is used to select: Input signal the meter will accept for channel A and channel B Units for A, B, and C Decimal point position for A, B, and C...

  • Page 35: Setting The Input Signal (Input)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Input Signal (Input) Enter the Input menu to set up the meter to display current ( mA ) or voltage ( volt ) inputs for channel A and channel B. The current input is capable of accepting any signal from 0 to 20 mA.

  • Page 36: Programming The Meter (Prog)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Programming the Meter (prog) It is very important to read the following information, before proceeding to program the meter: • The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment to read in milliamps and volts depending on the input selection. The calibration equipment is certified to NIST standards.

  • Page 37: Multi-Point Linearization (Linear)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Multi-Point Linearization (Linear) The process inputs may be calibrated or scaled to any display value within the range of the meter. The meter is set up at the factory for 2- point linear calibration.

  • Page 38: Scaling The Meter For Channel A (Scal-A)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Scaling the Meter for Channel A (SCal-A) Scaling the Meter for Channel B (SCal-B) For instructions on how to program numeric values see Setting Numeric Values , page 33.

  • Page 39: Error Message (Error)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Error Message (Error) An error message indicates that the calibration or scaling process was not successful. After the error message is displayed, the meter reverts to input 2 during calibration or scaling and to input 1 during internal calibration, allowing the appropriate input signal to be applied or programmed.

  • Page 40: Calibrating The Meter For Channel A (Cal-A)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Calibrating the Meter for Channel A (CAL-A) Calibrating the Meter for Channel B (CAL-B)

  • Page 41: Setting The Display Parameter & Intensity (Dsplay)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Display Parameter & Intensity (dsplay) The Upper display ( Big ) can be programmed to display: Process value Ch-A Process value Ch-B Process value Ch-C Toggle between Ch-A & Ch-B, Ch-A & Ch-C, Ch-B & Ch-C, and Ch-A, Ch-B, &...

  • Page 42: Display Setup Menu

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Setup Menu After setting up the input and display, press the Menu button to exit programming and skip the rest of the setup menu. The displays can be set up to read channels A, B, or C, toggle between A &...

  • Page 43: Setting The Input Units Or Custom Tags (Units)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Input Units or Custom Tags (units) Enter the input unit or custom tag that will be displayed if alternating process input and units is selected in the units menu, or d unit is selected as the lower display parameter.

  • Page 44: Setting The Relay Operation (Relay)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Operation (relay) This menu is used to set up the assignment and operation of the relays. During setup, the relays do not follow the input and they will remain in the state found prior to entering the Relay menu.

  • Page 45: Setting The Relay Assignment (Assign)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Assignment (asSign)

  • Page 46: Setting The Relay Action

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Action Operation of the relays is programmed in the Action menu. The relays may be set up for any of the following modes of operation: Automatic reset (non-latching) Automatic + manual reset at any time (non-latching)

  • Page 47: Programming Set And Reset Points

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Programming Set and Reset Points High alarm indication: program set point above reset point. Low alarm indication: program set point below reset point. The deadband is determined by the difference between set and reset points.

  • Page 48: Relay And Alarm Operation Diagrams

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Relay and Alarm Operation Diagrams The following graphs illustrate the operation of the relays, status LEDs, and ACK button. High Alarm Operation (Set > Reset) For Manual reset mode, ACK can be pressed anytime to turn "off" relay.

  • Page 49: Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset) For Manual reset mode, ACK can be pressed anytime to turn "off" relay. For relay to turn back "on", signal must go above set point, and then go...

  • Page 50: High Alarm With Fail-Safe Operation (Set > Reset)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual High Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set > Reset) Note: Relay coil is energized in non-alarm condition. In case of power failure, relay will go to alarm state.

  • Page 51: Low Alarm With Fail-Safe Operation (Set < Reset)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Low Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set < Reset) Note: Relay coil is energized in non-alarm condition. In case of power failure, relay will go to alarm state.

  • Page 52: Pump Alternation Control Operation

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual...

  • Page 53: Relay Sampling Operation

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Relay Sampling Operation Input Reset Sample Sample Sample Time Time Time Relay When the signal crosses the set point, the relay trips and the sample time starts. After the sample time has elapsed, the relay resets. The cycle repeats every time the set point is crossed, going up for high alarms and going down for low alarms.

  • Page 54: Signal Loss Or Loop Break Relay Operation

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Signal Loss or Loop Break Relay Operation The following graph shows the loop break relay operation for a high alarm relay. Input Reset de-energized energized Relay Loop Break = Ignore Relay Loop Break = Off...

  • Page 55: Time Delay Operation

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Time Delay Operation The following graphs show the operation of the time delay function. When the signal crosses the set point, the On time delay timer starts and the relay trips when the time delay has elapsed. If the signal drops below the set point (high alarm) before the time delay has elapsed, the On time delay timer resets and the relay does not change state.

  • Page 56: Relay Operation Details

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Relay Operation Details Overview The relay capabilities of the meter expand its usefulness beyond simple indication to provide users with alarm and control functions. These capabilities include front panel alarm status LEDs as well as either 2 or 4 optional internal relays and/or 4 external relays expansion module.

  • Page 57: Front Panel Leds

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Front Panel LEDs The LEDs on the front panel provide status indication for the following: Status Status Alarm 1 Alarm 5 Alarm 2 Alarm 6 Alarm 3 Alarm 7 Alarm 4 Alarm 8 The meter is supplied with four alarm points that include front panel LEDs to indicate alarm conditions.

  • Page 58: Non-Latching Relay (Auto)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Non-Latching Relay (Auto) Automatic reset only Condition Relay Normal Alarm Ack (No effect) Normal In this application, the meter is set up for automatic reset (non-latching relay). Acknowledging the alarm while it is still present has no effect on either the LED or the relay.

  • Page 59: Latching Relay (Lt-Clr)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Latching Relay (Lt-Clr) Manual reset only after alarm condition has cleared Condition Relay Normal Alarm Ack (No effect) Normal In this application, the meter is set up for manual reset only after the signal passes the reset point (alarm condition has cleared).

  • Page 60: Pump Alternation Control Applications (Altern)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Pump Alternation Control Applications (Altern) For pump control applications where two or more similar pumps are used to control the level of a tank or a well, it is desirable to have all the pumps operate alternately.

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting Up the Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature Relays 1-4 can be set up as interlock relays. To set up the relays for the interlock feature: 1. Access the Setup – Relay – Action menu and set the action to off.

  • Page 62: Scaling The 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Interlock Relay Operation Example Relays 1 & 2 are configured to energize (their front panel LEDs are off) when SW1 & SW2 switches (above) are closed. If the contacts to these digital inputs are opened, the corresponding front panel LEDs flash, indicating this condition.

  • Page 63: Reset Menu (Reset)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Reset Menu (reset) The Reset menu is used to reset the maximum or minimum reading (peak or valley) reached by the process; both may be reset at the same time by selecting “reset high & low” ( rst HL ). The tare value used to zero the display may be reset by selecting “reset tare”...

  • Page 64: Setting Up The Password (Pass)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting Up the Password (pass) The Password menu is used for programming three levels of security to prevent unauthorized changes to the programmed parameter settings. Pass 1: Allows use of function keys and digital inputs...

  • Page 65: Making Changes To A Password Protected Meter

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Making Changes to a Password Protected Meter If the meter is password protected, the meter will display the message Locd ( Locked ) when the Menu button is pressed. Press the Enter button while the message is being displayed and enter the correct password to gain access to the menu.

  • Page 66: Advanced Features Menu

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu To simplify the setup process, functions not needed for most applications are located in the Advanced Features menu. Press and hold the Menu button for three seconds to access the...

  • Page 67: Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages The following table shows the functions and messages of the Advanced Features menu in the order they appear in the menu. Display Parameter Action/Setting Filter Set noise filter value...
  • Page 68 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Set meter for round horizontal tank volume Round horizontal tank calculation Length Length Enter the tank’s length in inches Diameter Enter the tank’s diameter in inches dianmr Math Enter the setup menu for channel C math...
  • Page 69 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Select source for the 4-20 mA output Source Source break Loop break Set relay condition if loop break detected O-rang Overrange Program mA output for display overrange Underrange Program mA output for display underrange...
  • Page 70 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Calibrate high voltage input (e.g. 10 V) v Hi Voltage high Copy Copy Enter copy function Send Send Send meter settings to another meter Done Copy function completed Done Diagnostics...

  • Page 71: Noise Filter (Filter)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Noise Filter (filter) The noise filter is available for unusually noisy signals that cause an unstable process variable display. The noise filter averages the input signal over a certain period. The filter level determines the length of time over which the signal is averaged.

  • Page 72: Rounding Feature (Round)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Rounding Feature (round) The rounding feature is used to give the user a steadier display with fluctuating signals. Rounding is used in addition to the filter function. Rounding causes the display to round to the nearest value according to the rounding selected.

  • Page 73: Select Menu (Select)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Select Menu (SElect) The Select menu is used to select the signal input conditioning function applied to the inputs (linear, square root, programmable exponent, or round horizontal tank), math function for A & B, constants, low-flow cutoff, and analog output programming.

  • Page 74: Signal Input Conditioning (Functn)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Signal Input Conditioning (Functn) The Function menu is used to select the input-to-output transfer function applied to the input signal: linear, square root, programmable exponent, or round horizontal tank volume calculation. Multi-point linearization is part of the linear function selection.

  • Page 75: Multi-Point Linearization (Linear)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Multi-Point Linearization (Linear) Meters are set up at the factory for linear function with 2-point linearization. Up to 32 linearization points can be selected for each channel under the linear function. The multi-point linearization can be...

  • Page 76: Math Function (Math)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Changing the Volume from Gallons to Liters In the above graphic, entering the 48" for the diameter and 120" for the length of the round horizontal tank, the meter automatically calculates that the volume of the tank is 940.02 gallons.

  • Page 77: Math Constants (Const)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Math Constants (Const) The Math Constants menu is used to set the constants used in channel C math. The math functions include input channel A and B, as well as the adder constant P, and factor constant F.
  • Page 78 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Analog Output Source The analog output source can be based on either of the input channels (Ch-A, Ch-B), the math channel (Ch-C), maximum stored value of either input channel (Hi-A, Hi-B), minimum stored value of either input channel (Lo-A, Lo-B), relay set points, or the Modbus input.

  • Page 79: Programmable Function Keys User Menu (User)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Programmable Function Keys User Menu (user) The User menu allows the user to assign the front panel function keys F1, F2, F3, F4 (digital input) and up to eight digital inputs to access most of the menus or to activate functions immediately (e.g.
  • Page 80 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Description Display Description Max/min little display Menu button LitHLC menu (Channel C) Disable function key Right arrow button disabl Right Control Menu Up arrow button Contrl Set channel A display value to zero (A LED...

  • Page 81: Tare (Tare A, Tare B)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Tare (tare A, tare B) The tare function zero’s out the display. In the case of scale weight, tare is used to eliminate container weight and provide net weight readings. There are two tare functions; Capture Tare for channel A and B, and Reset Tare.
  • Page 82 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual The meter displays either current calibration ( C CAL ) or voltage calibration ( v CAL ), according to the input setup. Press Enter to start the calibration process. Example of Internal Calibration for current input: The meter displays low input current message ( C lo ).

  • Page 83: Meter Copy Function (Copy)

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Error Message (Error) An error message indicates that the calibration or scaling process was not successful. After the error message is displayed, the meter reverts to input 2 during calibration or scaling and to input 1 during internal calibration, allowing the appropriate input signal to be applied or programmed.
  • Page 84 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Meter Copy or Cloning Instructions Do not connect the two meters to the same signal source while cloning. Internal calibration may Caution! be affected. Connect two meters using a PDA1200 meter copy cable.

  • Page 85: Meter Operation

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual METER OPERATION The meter is capable of accepting two input channels (A and B) of either current (0-20 mA, 4-20 mA) or voltage signals (0-5 V, 1-5 V, 0-10 V, ± 10 V) and displaying these signals in engineering units from -99999 to 999999 (e.g.

  • Page 86: F4 Operation

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual F4 Operation A digital input, F4, is standard on the meter. This digital input is programmed identically to function keys F1, F2, and F3. The input is triggered with a contact closure to COM, or with an active low signal.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING The rugged design and the user-friendly interface of the meter should make it unusual for the installer or operator to refer to this section of the manual. However, due to the many features and functions of the meter, it’s possible that the setup of the meter does not agree with what an...

  • Page 88: Reset Meter To Factory Defaults

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Reset Meter to Factory Defaults When the parameters have been changed in a way that is difficult to determine what’s happening, it might be better to start the setup process from the factory defaults.

  • Page 89: Factory Defaults & User Settings

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings The following table shows the factory setting for most of the programmable parameters on the meter. Next to the factory setting, the user may record the new setting for the particular application.
  • Page 90 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Parameter Display Default Setting User Setting Filter, channel A Ch-A Filter, channel B Ch-B Bypass, channel A bypass Bypass, channel B bypass Round Round Cutoff Cutoff Cutoff value, channel A 0.000 (disabled) Ch-a Cutoff value, channel B 0.000 (disabled)
  • Page 91 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Parameter Display Default Setting User Setting Fail-safe relay 2 Fls 2 Fail-safe relay 3 Fls 3 Fail-safe relay 4 Fls 4 On delay relay 1 0.0 sec On 1 Off delay relay 1 0.0 sec...
  • Page 92 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Parameter Display Default Setting User Setting Byte-to-byte timeout t-byt 010 (0.1 sec) F1 function key Reset max & min F2 function key Upper Max & Min F3 function key Acknowledge relays F4 function...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting Tips

    Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Check/Action Check power at power connector No display at all Meter is password-protected, enter Not able to change setup or correct six-digit password to unlock programming, Locd is displayed Check:...
  • Page 94 Model PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

  • Page 95: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 55022:2010, EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 61010-1:2010, and EN 61326:2013 and there were no major technical changes affecting the latest technical knowledge for the products listed above. Product Markings: Signed for and on behalf of Precision Digital Corporation: Name: Jeffrey Peters Company:...
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