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Input Power Options Include 85-265 VAC or 12-24 VDC Isolated 24 VDC @ 200 mA Transmitter Power Supply Modbus® RTU Communication Protocol Standard 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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PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Specifications Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C. Power 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz, 90-265 VDC, General 20 W max or 12-24 VDC 10%, 15 W Options Display Line 1: 0.60" (15 mm) high, red LEDs max.
PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Dual Process Input Programmable 1.0001 to 2.9999 Exponent Two Inputs Two non-isolated inputs, each Low-Flow 0-999999 (0 disables cutoff function) separately field selectable: Cutoff 0-20, 4-20 mA, 10 V (0-5, 1-5, 0-10 Decimal Point Up to five decimal places or none: V), Modbus PV (Slave) d.
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Temperature Relay Reset User selectable via front panel 0.4 µA/C max from 0 to 65C Drift ambient, buttons, digital inputs, or PC 0.8 µA/C max from -40 to 0C Automatic reset only (non- ambient latching), when the input passes Note: Analog output drift is separate the reset point.
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 Directive Safety requirements for measurement, control, and laboratory use Electromagnetic Compatibility...
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Safety Information CAUTION: Read complete WARNING: Risk of electric instructions prior to installation shock or personal injury. and operation of the meter. WARNING! Hazardous voltages exist within enclosure. Installation and service should be performed only by trained service personnel. Installation There is no need to remove the meter from its case to complete the installation, wiring, and setup of the meter for most applications.
PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Mounting Dimensions Figure 3. Meter Dimensions - Side View Figure 4. Meter Dimensions - Top View 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.
PD6000 Analog Input 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. Electrical wiring should be performed in accordance with all applicable national, state, and local codes to Caution!
PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Signal Connections Signal connections are made to a nine-terminal connector labeled SIGNAL on Figure 6. 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. Current and Voltage Connections The following figures show examples of current and voltage connections.
Figure 13. Low Voltage DC Loads Protection RC Networks Available from Precision Digital RC networks are available from Precision Digital and should be applied to each relay contact switching an inductive load. Part number: PDX6901. Note: Relays are de-rated to 1/14th HP (50 watts) with an inductive load.
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. Figure 14.
PD6000 Analog Input 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;...
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. Setup and programming is done through the front panel buttons.
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual ® MeterView Pro Software The meter can also be programmed using the PC-based MeterView Pro software included with the meter. This software can be installed on any Microsoft® Windows® (XP/Vista/7/8/10) computer by connecting the meter’s onboard USB. The meter is powered by the USB connection, so there is no need to wire anything prior to programming the meter, though USB is intended only for meter configuration.
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 Display Parameter Action/Setting Description D Ab Display AB Alternate display of channel setup Setup...
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PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Display Parameter Action/Setting Description m bus Display Display Modbus input break Loop break Set relay condition if loop Modbus register break detected D off Display off Display blank (line 2) ignore Ignore Ignore loop break condition (Processed as a low signal...
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. ...
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Setting Up the Meter (setup) The Setup menu is used to select: 1. Input signal the meter will accept for channel A and channel B 2. Units for A, B, and C 3. Decimal point position for A, B, and C 4.
PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Decimal Point (dEc pt) The decimal point may be set with up to five decimal places or with no decimal point at all. Pressing the Right arrow moves the decimal point one place to the right until no decimal point is displayed, and then it moves to the leftmost position.
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PD6000 Analog Input 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. Up to 32 linearization points may be selected. See page 44 for details. MeterView ®...
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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.
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Display Parameter & Intensity (dsplay) Display line 1 can be programmed to display: 1. Process value Ch-A 2. Process value Ch-B 3. Process value Ch-C 4. Toggle between Ch-A & Ch-B, Ch-A & Ch-C, Ch-B & Ch-C, and Ch-A, Ch-B, & Ch-C 5.
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. See the flow chart on page 26 to access the display menu to show the unit or tag on the lower display.
PD6000 Analog Input 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.
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: 1. Automatic reset (non-latching) 2. Automatic + manual reset at any time (non-latching) 3.
PD6000 Analog Input 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) Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset) For Manual reset mode, ACK can be pressed anytime to turn "off"...
PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Pump Alternation Control Operation 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.
PD6000 Analog Input 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 Relay Loop Break = On When the meter detects a break in the 4-20 mA loop, the relay will go to one of the following selected...
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.
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Front Panel LEDs The LEDs on the front panel provide status indication for the Status Status following: Alarm 1 Alarm 5 The meter is supplied with four alarm points that include front Alarm 2 Alarm 6 panel LEDs to indicate alarm conditions.
PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Latching Relay (Lt-Clr) In this application, the meter is set up for manual reset only Manual reset only after alarm after the signal passes the reset point (alarm condition has condition has cleared cleared). Acknowledging the alarm while it is still present has Condition Relay no effect on either the LED or the relay.
PD6000 Analog Input 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. This prevents excessive wear and overheating of one pump over the lack of use of the other pumps.
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. 2.
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Output (Aout) The 4-20 mA analog outputs can be scaled to provide a 4-20 mA signal for any display range selected. To select the channel and source assignments the analog outputs are assigned to, see Analog Output Source on page 46.
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 Pass 2: Allows use of function keys, digital inputs and editing set/reset points Pass 3: Restricts all programming, function keys, and digital inputs.
PD6000 Analog Input 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 advanced features of the meter. Advanced Features Menu &...
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PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Display Parameter Action/Setting output allowed Average Channel C = (((A+B)/2)+P)*F Calib Calibrate Calibrate 4-20 mA output (internal reference source nmulti Multiplicatio Channel C = ((A*B)+P)*F used for scaling the output) 4 nmA 4 mA output Enter mA output value read Channel C = ((A/B)+P)*F Divide...
PD6000 Analog Input 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.
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.
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Square Root Linearization (Square) The square root function is used to calculate flow measured with a differential pressure transmitter. The flow rate is proportional to the square root of the differential pressure. Scale the meter so that the low input signal (e.g.
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. 1.
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Analog Output Programming (AoutPr) The Analog Output Programming menu is used to program the behavior of the 4-20 mA output. The following parameters and functions are programmed in this menu: 1. Source: Source for generating the 4-20 mA output 2.
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PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Function Keys & Digital I/O Available Settings Refer to the following table for descriptions of each available function key or digital I/O setting. Display Description Display Description Display minimum channel A display Reset the stored maximum display Ln1 Lo Rst Hi value on line 1...
PD6000 Analog Input 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.
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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.
PD6000 Analog Input 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.
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 operator expects to see.
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings The following table shows the factory setting for most of the programmable parameters on the meter. Parameter Display Default Setting Parameter Display Default Setting Relay 2 action Automatic Input type Input Act 2 Relay 2 set point...
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PD6060 Dual-Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Parameter Display Default Setting Parameter Display Default Setting Byte-to-byte timeout 010 (0.1 sec) Digital input 4 Enter t-byt DI 4 F1 function key Reset max & min Digital output 1 Alarm 1 DO 1 F2 function key Upper Max &...
PD6000 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Check/Action No display at all Check power at power connector Not able to change setup or Meter is password-protected, enter correct six-digit password to programming, Locd is displayed unlock Meter displays error message Check: during calibration (Error) 1.
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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PD6000 Analog Input 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 contact your local distributor or...
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