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4 Digit Display, 0.56" (14 mm) High, Red LEDs • Easy Front Panel Programming • Maximum/Minimum Display • Universal Power Supply 85-265 VAC • 12-36 VDC/12-24 VAC Power Option PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION 233 South Street • Hopkinton MA 01748 USA Tel (800) 343-1001 • Fax (508) 655-8990 www.predig.com...
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Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------ 2 ORDERING INFORMATION --------------------------------------------- 2 SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------- 5 General ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Temperature Inputs -------------------------------------------------------------- 6 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ----------------------------------------- 7 Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Electromagnetic Compatibility ----------------------------------------------- 7 SAFETY INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------- 8 INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Unpacking --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Panel Mounting -------------------------------------------------------------------- 9...
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Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Tips --------------------------------------------------------- 29 QUICK USER INTERFACE REFERENCE GUIDE ---------------- 30 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ----------------------------- 31 Table of Figures Figure 1. Panel Cutout and Mounting ..........9 Figure 2. Connector Labeling ............10 Figure 3.
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual SPECIFICATIONS Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C. General DISPLAY 0.56" (14 mm) high, red LED Four digits, automatic lead zero blanking. DISPLAY RTD: 5/second UPDATE RATE Thermocouple: 2.5/second OVERRANGE 9999 Display flashes...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual TIGHTENING Screw terminal connectors: 5 lb-in (0.56 Nm) TORQUE OVERALL 2.45" x 4.68" x 3.79" (62 mm x 119 mm x 96 mm) DIMENSIONS (H x W x D) WEIGHT 8.5 oz (241 g) WARRANTY 1 year parts &...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Safety UL LISTED USA and 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 DIRECTIVE Safety requirements for measurement, control, and laboratory use...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Note: Testing was conducted on PD743 meters installed through the co- vers 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 SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: Read complete...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual INSTALLATION There is no need to remove the meter from its case to com- plete the installation, wiring, and setup of the meter. Unpacking Remove the meter from box. Inspect the packaging and con- tents for damage.
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Connections All connections are made to removable screw terminal connectors located at the rear of the meter. Use copper wire with 60°C or 60/75°C insulation for all line voltage connections. Observe all safety regulations.
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Signal Connections Signal connections are made to a five-terminal connector labeled SIGNAL on Figure 2. The COM (common) terminal is the return for all types of input signals. Thermocouple and RTD Connections The following figures show examples for thermocouple and RTD con- nections.
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual SIGNAL CONNECTOR Factory Use Only RTD TC Switch Position Sensor Figure 5. Three-Wire RTD Input Connections The meter accepts two, three, or four-wire RTDs. The three-wire RTD connection has built-in lead wire compensation. SIGNAL CONNECTOR Factory RTD TC...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual SIGNAL CONNECTOR Factory Use Only RTD TC Switch Sensor Position Figure 7. Four-Wire RTD Input Connections The four-wire RTD connection is similar to the three-wire. One of the leads of a four-wire RTD is not connected, and may be clipped off. The three-wire connection provides sufficient lead wire compensation to provide accurate readings even with long leads.
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual SETUP AND PROGRAMMING • There is no need to recalibrate the meter when first received from the factory. • The meter is factory calibrated prior to ship- ment, for all input types, in degrees Fahren- heit.
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Front Panel Buttons and Status LED Indicators 1743 Button Description Symbol Menu Right arrow/Reset Up arrow/Max Enter/Ack • Press the Menu button to enter or exit the Programming Mode at any time. •...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Display Functions and Messages The meter displays various functions and messages during setup/pro- gramming and operation. The following table shows the displayed func- tions and messages with their action/setting description. Display Parameter Action/Setting Enter Setup menu setu...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Main Menu The main menu consists of the following functions: Setup, Program, and Password. • Press Menu button to enter Programming Mode then press Up ar- row button to scroll main menu. Mode 1743 setu...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature 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. Press the Enter/Ack button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes.
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Input Signal (inpt) Enter the Input menu to set up the meter to display thermocouple ( tC ) or RTD ( rtd ) inputs. Press Enter/Ack to Make Selections inpt Press Up Arrow to Scroll Through Choices Press Menu to...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Temperature Scale (F The meter can be set to display temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. Press Up arrow to change selection. Press Enter/Ack to accept. Previous Next...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Programming the Meter (prog) It is very important to read the following information, before proceeding to program the meter: • There is no need to recalibrate the meter when first received from the factory.
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Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Error Message (Err) An error message indicates that the calibration process was not suc- cessful. After the error message is displayed, the meter reverts to input 1, allow- ing the appropriate input signals to be applied. The error message might be caused by any of the following conditions: Input signal is not connected to the proper terminals or it is con- nected backwards.
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Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Recommended Calibration Points To recalibrate the meter, it is recommended to use the Fahrenheit scale; this will give a greater degree of accuracy to the calibration. The scale can be changed to the Celsius scale after calibration is completed. The meter will display temperature accurately in any scale.
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Setting Up the Password (pass) The Password menu is used to program a four-digit password to pre- vent unauthorized changes to the programmed parameter settings. Locking the Meter Enter the Password menu and program a four-digit password. For instructions on how to program numeric values see Setting Numeric Values , page 18.
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Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Entering the correct four-digit number sets the password to 0000, disa- bling the protection. Changes to the programmed parameter settings are allowed only with the password set to 0000. If the password entered is incorrect, the meter displays LoCd (Locked) for about two seconds, then it returns to Run Mode.
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual OPERATION The temperature inputs are displayed according to the input type and temperature units (°F or °C) selected. Type T thermocouples can be dis- played with either 1° or 0.1° resolution. Front Panel Buttons Operation Button Description Symbol...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual Maximum/Minimum Readings The main function of the front panel buttons during operation is to dis- play the maximum and minimum readings reached by the process. Actual Reading 1743 Press Up to Display and Toggle Max/Min Press Enter to Hold Max/Min Press Right to Reset Max/Min...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual MOUNTING DIMENSIONS 1.76" (45mm) 2.45" (62mm) 3.2" 0.59" (81mm) (15mm) Figure 8. Meter Dimensions - Side View Figure 9. Case Dimensions - Top View...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature 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. Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Check/Action Check power at power connector No display at all Meter is locked, enter correct four-digit...
Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual QUICK USER INTERFACE REFERENCE GUIDE Display Run Mode Max/Min A385 Setup Input A392 Program Calibrate Type J Password Type K Type T Locked Unlocked Type T.0 Type E F or C To Program...
EN 55011:2009+A1:2010, 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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Sabre T Model PD743 Temperature Meter Instruction Manual How to Contact Precision Digital • For Technical Support please Call: (800) 610-5239 or (508) 655-7300 Fax: (508) 655-8990 Email: support@predig.com • For Sales Support or to place an order please Call: (800) 343-1001 or (508) 655-7300 Fax: (508) 655-8990 Email: sales@predig.com...
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