PRECISION DIGITAL PD6701 Instruction Manual

PRECISION DIGITAL PD6701 Instruction Manual

Field-mount loop-powered feet & inches level meter
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PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered
Feet & Inches Level Meter
Instruction Manual
• NEMA 4X, IP66 Loop-Powered Field-Mount Feet & Inches Level Meter
• 4-20 mA Input with ±0.03% Accuracy
• 3.0 Volt Drop (6.0 Volt Drop with Backlight)
• Easy Field Scaling in Engineering Units without Applying an Input
• 0.6" (15.2 mm) Feet & Inches Upper Display With 1/8 or 1/16 Resolution
• 0.4" (10.2 mm) 7 Alphanumeric Characters Lower Display for Tag, Volume, or Percent
• Display Level in Feet & Inches and Volume, Percent or Decimal Height Simultaneously
• Display Mountable at 0°, 90°, 180°, & 270°
• SafeTouch
Through-Window Button Programming
TM
• 20-Segment Tank Side Level Indicator Bargraph
• Open Collector Output Assignable to High or Low Alarm
• HART
®
Protocol Transparent
• Loop or External DC-Powered Backlight Standard
• Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
• Conformal Coated PCBs for Dust and Humidity Protection
• Password Protection
• 32-Point Linearization
• Wide Viewing Angle
• Flanges for Wall or Pipe Mounting
• Plastic NEMA 4X, IP66 Enclosure
• Three 3/4" NPT Threaded Conduit Openings (Two Plugs Installed)
• 2" U-Bolt Kits Available
• Stainless Steel Tag Available
• 3-Year Warranty
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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  • Page 1 PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual • NEMA 4X, IP66 Loop-Powered Field-Mount Feet & Inches Level Meter • 4-20 mA Input with ±0.03% Accuracy • 3.0 Volt Drop (6.0 Volt Drop with Backlight) • Easy Field Scaling in Engineering Units without Applying an Input •...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Introduction Disclaimer The information contained in this document The PD6701 is a rugged, field-mount, loop-powered is subject to change without notice. Precision indicator specifically designed for level applications in Digital Corporation makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof;...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................2 Ordering Information ................... 2 Table of Contents....................3 Specifications....................... 5 General ......................5 Input ........................5 Open Collector Output ..................5 Safety Information ....................6 Installation ......................
  • Page 4 PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Table of Figures Figure 1. Enclosure Dimensions – Front View ............ 6 Figure 2. Enclosure Dimensions – Side Cross Section View ......6 Figure 3. Connector Board..................7 Figure 4. Connections without Backlight ............8 Figure 5.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Specifications Overall 5.67" x 5.25" x 4.18" (W x H x D) Dimensions (144 mm x 133 mm x 106 mm) Weight 1.65 lbs (26.4 oz, 0.75 kg) Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Safety Information Mounting The PD6701 has two slotted mounting flanges that may be used for pipe mounting or wall mounting. • Read complete instructions prior to installation Alternatively, the unit may be supported by the and operation of the meter.
  • Page 7: Connections

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Connections • Observe all safety regulations. Electrical wiring To access the connectors, remove the enclosure should be performed in accordance with all cover and unscrew the two captive screws that fasten agency requirements and applicable national, the display module.
  • Page 8: Wiring Diagrams

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual External Acknowledge Connection Wiring Diagrams External acknowledge connections are made to two Signal connections are made to a four-terminal terminals labeled RESET. Connect to a contact closure connector mounted in the base of the enclosure per source such as a relay or a pushbutton as shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 9: Setup And Programming

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Setup and Programming SafeTouch Button Tips and Troubleshooting There is no need to recalibrate the meter for The SafeTouch buttons are designed to filter normal milliamps when first received from the factory.
  • Page 10: Buttons And Display

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Buttons and Display Menu Button • Press the Menu button to enter Programming Mode. • Press the Menu button during Programming Mode to return to the previous menu selections. • Hold the Menu button for 1.5 seconds at any time to exit Programming Mode and return to Run Mode.
  • Page 11: Main Menu Display Functions & Messages

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Main Menu Display Functions & Main Menu Messages The main menu consists of the most commonly used The meter displays various functions and messages functions: Setup, Advanced, and Password. during setup, programming, and operation. The...
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Meter (Setup)

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Setting Numeric Values Setting Up the Meter (SETUP) The numeric values are set using the RIGHT and UP The Setup menu is used to select: arrow buttons. Press RIGHT arrow to select next digit Feet and inches display scale and UP arrow to increment digit.
  • Page 13: Scaling The Meter (Scale)

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Scaling the Meter (SCaLe) Selecting Inch Fraction Display Mode (FRACTN) The 4-20 mA input can be scaled to display the process in engineering units. To scale the meter, The display may be programmed to display fractions...
  • Page 14: Configuring The Lower Display (Display)

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Configuring the Lower Display Setting the Tag (TAG) (DISPLAY) Any lower display setting that includes a tag will require the tag to be entered. The lower display may be configured to display a...
  • Page 15: Advanced Features Menu (Advance)

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Main Menu defined on page 11. Advanced Features Menu The Advanced Features Menu is used to select: (ADVANCE) 1. Open collector To simplify the setup process, functions not needed output configuration...
  • Page 16 PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting SAVE ? Save Save entered volume scale parameters LVL CAL Level Calibrate the level Calibration display INPUT 1 Input 1 Calibrate input 1 value DSPLY 1 Display 1...
  • Page 17: Alarm Output (Output)

    Instruction Manual Alarm Output (OUTPUT) Input Signal Filter (FILTER) The PD6701 is equipped with an NPN open collector The noise filter is available for unusually noisy signals output that may be set up for high or low alarm trip that cause an unstable process variable display. The...
  • Page 18: Level Input Live Signal Calibration (Lvl Cal)

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds to Level Input Live Signal Calibration enter the Advanced Features menu. Press the UP (LVL CAL) arrow button to scroll to the Internal Calibration menu (ICAL) and press ENTER.
  • Page 19: Setting Up The Password (Passwrd)

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Disabling Password Protection Setting Up the Password To disable the password protection, access the (PASSWRD) Password menu and enter the correct password, The Password menu is used to program a five-digit as shown below.
  • Page 20: Operation

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Operation Reset Meter to Factory Defaults When the parameters have been changed in a way Front Panel Buttons Operation that is difficult to determine what’s happening, it might be better to start the setup process from the factory...
  • Page 21: Factory Defaults & User Settings

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Factory Defaults & User Settings Due to the many features and functions of the meter, it’s possible that the setup of the meter does not The following table shows the factory setting for most agree with what an operator expects to see.
  • Page 22: Quick User Interface Reference

    PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Quick User Interface Reference Pushbutton Function MENU Go to programming mode or leave programming. Hold for 5 seconds to enter Advanced Features menu directly. RIGHT Move to next digit. Arrow Go to previous menu or alphanumeric character selection.
  • Page 23 PD6701 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Contact Precision Digital Technical Support Call: (800) 610-5239 or (508) 655-7300 Fax: (508) 655-8990 Email: support@predig.com Sales Support Call: (800) 343-1001 or (508) 655-7300 Fax: (508) 655-8990 Email: sales@predig.com Place Orders Email: orders@predig.com...

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