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PRECISION DIGITAL PD2-6400 Instruction Manual

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Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter
Instruction Manual
• Large 1.80" Digits
• Dual-Line 6-Digit Display
• Readable from up to 100 Feet (30 Meters) Away
• Superluminous Sunlight Readable Display
• NEMA 4X, IP65 Rated Field Mountable Enclosure
• Operating Temperature Range of -40 to 65°C (-40 to 150°F)
• One (1) High Voltage and One (1) High Current Input
• Multiplication for Apparent Power Calculation
• 0-300 VAC or VDC Voltage Input
• 0-5 AAC or ADC Current Input
• Input Power Options Include 85-265 VAC or 12-24 VDC
• Programmable Display & Function Keys
• 2 or 4 Relays + Isolated 4-20 mA Output Options
• Onboard USB & RS-485 Serial Communication Options
• Modbus
• Program the Meter from a PC with onboard USB and MeterView Pro
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  • Page 1 • Onboard USB & RS-485 Serial Communication Options • Modbus RTU Communication Protocol Standard ® • Program the Meter from a PC with onboard USB and MeterView Pro Precision Digital Corporation GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 2 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 purchase value, repair, or replacement of the defective unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents ............ 3 Programming Time Delay ........35 Relay Action for Loss of Input (Loop Break) ..35 Table of Figures ............4 Relay and Alarm Operation Diagrams ....... 35 Introduction..............

  • Page 4: Table Of Figures

    A fully loaded Helios PD2-6400 meter comes with four (4) SPDT relays, a 4 20 mA output, two 24 VDC power supplies, five (5) digital inputs and four (4) digital outputs, and RS485 serial communications.

  • Page 5: Ordering Information

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Ordering Information Standard Models 85-265 VAC Model 12-24 VDC Model Options Installed PD2-6400-6H0 PD2-6400-7H0 No Options PD2-6400-6H7 PD2-6400-7H7 4 relays & 4-20 mA output Accessories Model Description PDA1011 Dual 4-20 mA output expansion module...

  • Page 6: Voltage And Current Inputs

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Isolation 500 V AC/DC potential allowed Apparent Apparent power P calculated as P = between voltage and current input Power Math ((A * V) + C) * F channels.

  • Page 7: Isolated 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Drift ambient, Noise Noise suppression is recommended 0.8 µA/C max from -40 to 0C Suppression for each relay contact switching ambient inductive loads; see page 15 for Note: Analog output drift is separate details.

  • Page 8: Compliance Information

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Compliance Information Safety UL & C-UL Listed USA & Canada UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment (United States), C22.2 No. 142 (Canadian National Standard) UL File Number E160849 Front Panel...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Safety Information Caution: Read complete instructions Warning: Risk of electric shock or prior to installation and operation of the personal injury. meter. Hazardous voltages exist within enclosure. Installation and service should be performed only by trained service personnel.

  • Page 10: Wall Mounting Instructions

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Wall Mounting Instructions The meter can be mounted to any wall using the four provided mounting holes. Note that the bottom mounting holes are located underneath the front door panel. To mount the meter to a wall, follow these instructions.

  • Page 11: Pipe Mounting Instructions

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Pipe Mounting Instructions The meter can also be mounted to a pipe using the optional pipe mounting kit (PDA6260). This kit includes two mounting plates, two U-bolts, and the necessary nuts and bolts. To mount the meter to a pipe using the pipe mounting kit accessory, follow these instructions.

  • Page 12: Connections

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Connections All connections are made to screw terminal connectors located under the front door panel. Remove the single securing screw in order to access the wiring terminals. Use copper wire with 60°C or 60/75°C insulation for all line voltage connections.

  • Page 13: Signal Connections

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Signal Connections Signal connections are made to a four-terminal connector labeled SIGNAL on. The I+ and I- terminals are used for Channel A (CH-A) as the current input terminals. The V+ and V- terminals are used for Channel V (CH-V) as the voltage input terminals.

  • Page 14: Modbus Rtu Serial Communications

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Current and Voltage Input The following figures show examples of connecting the meter for both current and voltage input. Note that in addition to the connections, the AC/DC type switch much also be set.

  • Page 15: Switching Inductive Loads

    RC Networks Available from Precision Digital at least as large as the load current. 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.

  • Page 16: Rs485 Output Connections

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 RS485 Output Connections An RS-485 connector is provided for the use of advanced Modbus ® serial communications. This connector converts the serial output of the meter to balanced, full or half-duplex RS-485 signals. It has a...

  • Page 17: Figure 20. Rs-485 Two-Wire Multi-Drop Wiring

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Figure 20. RS-485 Two-Wire Multi-Drop Wiring Notes: 1. Termination resistors are optional, and values depend on the cable length and characteristic impedance. Consult the cable manufacturer for recommendations. 2. Refer to RS-232 to RS-485 Converter documentation for further details.

  • Page 18: Digital I/O Connections

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Digital I/O Connections Digital inputs and outputs are provided in order to expand the functionality of the meter. Digital inputs are made via a push button or switch connection to the appropriate digital input connector block and the +5 VDC block.

  • Page 19: 4-20 Ma Output Connections

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual 4-20 mA Output Connections Connections for the 4-20 mA transmitter output are made to the connector terminals labeled MA OUT. The 4-20 mA output may be powered internally or from an external power supply.

  • Page 20: Setup And Programming

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Setup and Programming The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment to read in amps and volts. The calibration equipment is certified to NIST standards. Overview There are no jumpers to set for the meter input selection. There is an AC/DC input switch that must be set to the appropriate selection for the type of electrical input.

  • Page 21: Programming Buttons And Status Led Indicators

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Programming Buttons and Status LED Indicators The meter can be programmed using the buttons located behind the front door panel. Use the Menu button to enter or exit Programming Mode, the Up Arrow button to cycle through menu options, and the Enter button to select the menu item or option you want.

  • Page 22: Meterview ® Pro Software

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 MeterView ® Pro Software The meter can also be programmed using the PC-based MeterView Pro software included with the meter. This software is can be installed on any Microsoft® Windows® (2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10) computer by connecting the meter’s onboard USB.

  • Page 23: Display Functions & Messages

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages The meter displays various functions and messages during setup, programming, and operation. The following table shows the main menu functions and messages in the order they appear in the menu.
  • Page 24 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Alternate display of channel P and the unit/tag Display P and D p-u units/tags Display Modbus Display Modbus input register m bus Display blank display (*display line 2 only)
  • Page 25 PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Output 2 Program output 2 value (e.g. 20.000 mA) Out 2 Reset Press Enter to access the Reset menu reset Press Enter to reset max display...

  • Page 26: Main Menu

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Main Menu The main menu consists of the most commonly used functions: Setup, Reset, Control, and Password. • Press Menu button to enter Programming Mode then press the Up arrow button to scroll main menu.

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Meter (Setup)

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current 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 V 2. Units for A, V, and P 3.

  • Page 28: Setting The Input Units Or Custom Tags (Units)

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Setting the Input Units or Custom Tags (units) Enter the input unit or custom tag that will be displayed if d unit is selected as the little display parameter. See the flow chart on page 32 to access the display menu to show the unit or tag on the little display.

  • Page 29: Setting The Input Calibration (Incal)

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Input Calibration (InCal) 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 amps and volts. The calibration •...
  • Page 30 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Scaling the Meter without a Signal Source The voltage and current inputs can be scaled to display the process variables in engineering units. A signal source is not needed to scale the meter; simply program the inputs and corresponding display values.
  • Page 31 PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Calibrating the Meter with External Source ( Note: To scale the meter without a Warm up the meter for at least 15 signal source refer to Scaling the Meter minutes before performing calibration to without a Signal Source, page 30.

  • Page 32: Setting The Display Parameter & Intensity (Dsplay)

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Setting the Display Parameter & Intensity (dsplay) The main display (line 1) can be programmed to display: 1. Process value Ch-A 2. Process value Ch-V 3. Process value Ch-P 4.

  • Page 33: Setting The Relay Operation (Relay)

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Operation (relay) This menu is used to set up the 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 34: Setting The Relay Assignment (Assign)

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Setting the Relay Assignment (asSign) 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.

  • Page 35: Setting Fail-Safe Operation

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Setting Fail-Safe Operation In fail-safe mode of operation, the relay coil is energized when the process variable is within safe limits and the relay coil is de-energized when the alarm condition exists. The fail-safe operation is set independently for each relay.

  • Page 36: High Alarm With Fail-Safe Operation (Set > Reset)36

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 High Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation Low Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set > Reset) (Set < Reset) Note: Relay coil is energized in non-alarm condition. Note: Relay coil is energized in non-alarm condition.

  • Page 37: Relay Sampling Operation

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current 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.

  • Page 38: Relay Operation Details

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 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 internal relays.

  • Page 39: Latching And Non-Latching Relay Operation

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Latching and Non-Latching Relay Operation Relay terminology for following tables The relays can be set up for latching (manual reset) or non-latching (automatic reset) operation. Terminology Relay Condition Alarm (Tripped)

  • Page 40: Acknowledging Relays

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Acknowledging Relays There are two ways to acknowledge relays programmed for manual reset: 1. Via the programmable front panel function keys F1-F3 (Default: F3 assigned to ACK). 2. Remotely via a normally open pushbutton wired across one of the digital inputs and the +5 V terminals on the digital I/O terminal, or using the F4 digital input, which is triggered with a contact closure to COM, or with an active low signal (see page 18).

  • Page 41: Setting Up The Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current 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 42: Scaling The 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 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 49.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Password (Pass)

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current 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.

  • Page 44: Making Changes To A Password Protected Meter

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 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 45: Advanced Features Menu

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current 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.
  • Page 46 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Display Parameter Action/Setting Set the number of linearization points (default: 2) Number of points No PtS Enter the setup menu for channel C math functions Math nmath Multiplication Channel P = ((A*V)+P)*F...

  • Page 47: Noise Filter (Filter)

    RS-232, or RS-485 option is required; see Ordering Information on page 5 for details. Do not connect any equipment other than Precision Digital’s expansion modules, cables, or meters to the RJ45 M-LINK connector. Otherwise damage will occur to the equipment and the meter.

  • Page 48: Select Menu (Select)

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Select Menu (SElect) The Select menu is used to select the number of linearization points applied to the input for either channel A or V, adder and factor constants applied to the power function P=([I*V]+C)*F, low cutoff, and analog output programming.
  • Page 49 PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Math Function ( math Within the Math menu is the power function, P = I*V, available on this meter to calculate the apparent power. This math function is a combination of input channels A and V, and will display when channel P is selected in the Display menu.

  • Page 50: Programmable Function Keys User Menu (User)

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Programmable Function Keys User Menu (user) The User menu allows the user to assign the front panel function keys F1, F2, and F3, the digital input F4 (a digital input located on the signal input connector), and up to eight additional digital inputs to access most of the menus or to activate certain functions immediately (e.g.

  • Page 51: Internal Source Calibration (Ical)

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Display Description Display Description Acknowledge all active relays that Mimic the up arrow/F2 button are in a manual operation mode functionality (digital inputs only) such as auto-manual or latching...

  • Page 52: Meter Operation

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Error Message ( Minimum Input Span Error An error message indicates that the calibration or Input Range Input 1 & Input 2 Span scaling process was not successful. +/- 0-5 ADC +/- 0.005 ADC...

  • Page 53: Function Key Operation

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual Function Key Operation During operation, the programmable function keys operate according to the way they have been programmed in the Advanced Features – User menu. The table above shows the factory default settings for F1, F2, and F3.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Troubleshooting 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. If the meter is not working as expected, refer to the Diagnostics menu and recommendations below.

  • Page 55: Factory Defaults & User Settings

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current 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...
  • Page 56 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current Meter Instruction Manual PD2-6400 Parameter Default Setting Parameter Default Setting Display Display Source analog output Channel A F4 function (digital Acknowledge Source input) relays Overrange output 21.000 mA O-rang Digital input 1 Menu...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting Tips

    PD2-6400 Helios Large Display High Voltage and Current 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...

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