Precision Digital Corporation Helios PD2-6363 Instruction Manual

Precision Digital Corporation Helios PD2-6363 Instruction Manual

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Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer
Instruction Manual
Large Display NEMA 4X, IP65 Wall Mounted Flow Rate/Totalizer
Dual Pulse, Open Collector, NPN, PNP, TTL, Switch Contact, Sine Wave (Coil), Square Wave Inputs
Large Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 1.8" (46 mm) Readable from 100 Feet (30 Meters) Away
Isolated 5, 10 or 24 VDC Flowmeter Power Supply
4 Relays with Interlocking Capability + Isolated 4-20 mA Output Option
Free PC-Based, On-Board, MeterView Pro USB Programming Software
SunBright Display Standard Feature; Great for Outdoor Applications
Rate, Total, and Grand Total for Each Input Channel
Gate Function for Display of Slow Pulse Rates
K-Factor, Internal Scaling, or External Calibration
Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F)
Conformal Coated PCBs for Dust and Humidity Protection
UL & C-UL Listed. E160849; 508 Industrial Control Equipment
Input Power Options: 85-265 VAC / 90-265 VDC or 12-24 VDC / 12-24 VAC
Programmable Display, Function Keys & Digital Input
On-Board USB & RS-485 Serial Communications
Modbus RTU Communication Protocol Standard
5 Digital Inputs & 4 Digital Outputs Standard
Password Protection
Light / Horn & Button Accessory
Control Station Accessory for Remote Operation
3-Year Warranty
PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION
233 South Street • Hopkinton MA 01748 USA
Tel (800) 343-1001 • Fax (508) 655-8990
www.predig.com
MeterView Pro
USB Install

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  • Page 1 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual MeterView Pro USB Install • Large Display NEMA 4X, IP65 Wall Mounted Flow Rate/Totalizer • Dual Pulse, Open Collector, NPN, PNP, TTL, Switch Contact, Sine Wave (Coil), Square Wave Inputs • Large Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 1.8" (46 mm) Readable from 100 Feet (30 Meters) Away •...
  • Page 2 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Disclaimer FREE MeterView Pro The information contained in this document is Programming Software subject to change without notice. Precision Digital makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................6 Ordering Information ................... 6 Specifications....................... 8 General ......................8 Dual Pulse Inputs .................... 9 Dual Rate/Totalizer ..................10 Relays ......................10 USB Connection .................... 10 Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output ............11 RS-485 Serial Communications ..............
  • Page 4 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Operation (relay) ............37 Setting the Relay Assignment (asSign) ............37 Setting the Relay Action (Act)..............37 Programming Set and Reset Points ............38 Setting Fail-Safe Operation ................. 38 Programming Time Delay................
  • Page 5 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Table of Figures Figure 1. Meter Mounting Holes Location ............13 Figure 2. Meter Mounting Holes Dimensions ..........13 Figure 3. Meter Dimensions – Side View ............13 Figure 4. Meter Dimensions - Front View ............13 Figure 5.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Introduction Ordering Information The Helios PD2-6363 is a multi-purpose, easy to use, 85-265 VAC Models large-display dual pulse input rate/totalizer ideal for Standard Options Model flow rate, total, and flow control applications.
  • Page 7 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Light / Horn Accessories Pipe Mounting Kit Helios Meter Shown with MOD-PD2LHRB1 Red Light Helios Meter Shown mounted to pipe using PDA6260 / Horn and Button. Meter Sold Separately. pipe mounting kit. See Pipe Mounting Instructions on page 14 for details.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Specifications Isolation 4 kV input/output-to-power line 500 V input-to-output or output-to-P+ supply Except where noted all specifications apply to Overvoltage Installation Overvoltage Category II: Category operation at +25°C. Local level with smaller transient...
  • Page 9: Dual Pulse Inputs

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Dual Pulse Inputs Maximum 30,000 Hz (10,000 for low voltage mag Input pickup) Frequency Two Inputs Field selectable: Pulse or square wave 0-5 V, 0-12 V, or 0-24 V @ 30 kHz; TTL;...
  • Page 10: Dual Rate/Totalizer

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Dual Rate/Totalizer Relays Rate Display -99999 to 999999, lead zero blanking. Rating 4 SPDT (Form C) internal and rated 3 A Indication @ 30 VDC and 125/250 VAC resistive load; 1/14 HP (≈ 50 W) @ 125/250 VAC for Total Display 0 to 999,999;...
  • Page 11: Isolated 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Digital Input (F4) Output Function Remote operation of front-panel buttons, acknowledge/reset relays, reset totals, Output Input channels A or B, rate, total, or grand reset max/min values. See Function Keys &...
  • Page 12: Compliance Information

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Compliance Information Safety Information Safety • Read complete instructions prior to installation UL & C-UL USA & Canada and operation of the meter. Listed UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment (USA) C22.2 No. 142 (Canadian National •...
  • Page 13: Wall Mounting Instructions

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Mounting Dimensions Wall Mounting Instructions The meter can be mounted to any wall using the four 4.77" provided mounting holes. Note that the bottom (121.2 mm) mounting holes are located underneath the lower door panel.
  • Page 14: Pipe Mounting Instructions

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer 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 15: Installation Overview

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Once the driver is installed, an AutoPlay Installation Overview dialog should appear for the drive We recommend the following sequence for getting the “MAINSTAL.” Click “Open folder to view meter into service: files.”...
  • Page 16: Flowmeter Supply Voltage Selection (P+, P-)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Flowmeter 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 flowmeter or sensor.
  • Page 17: Connections

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Connections All connections are made to screw terminal connectors located under the lower 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. Observe all safety regulations.
  • Page 18: Power Connections

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Power Connections Power connections are made to a two-terminal connector labeled POWER. The meter will operate regardless of DC polarity connection. The + and - symbols are only a suggested wiring convention. There are separate models for low voltage and high voltage power.
  • Page 19: Configure Input Type And Level Switches

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Configure Input Type and Level Switching Inductive Loads Switches The use of suppressors (snubbers) is strongly recommended when switching inductive loads to Channel A and B each have an internal input type prevent disrupting the microprocessor’s operation.
  • Page 20: Rs-485 Connections

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual RS-485 Connections RS-485 Connection Examples The RS-485 connections are made to a five terminal connector used for Modbus® RTU serial communications. The RS-485 terminals include RS-232 Serial Transmit Data (DO) and (/DO), Receive Data (DI) and Connection (/DI), and Signal Ground.
  • Page 21: Digital I/O Connections

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual RS-485 Converter Connections F4 Digital Input Connections Figure 24 below details the wiring connections from A digital input, F4, is standard on the meter. This the RS-485 connector to an RS-485 serial converter...
  • Page 22: Analog Output Transmitter Power Supply

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Analog Output Transmitter Power Interlock Relay Feature Supply As the name implies, the interlock relay feature reassigns one, or more, alarm/control relays for use The internal 24 VDC power supply powering the as interlock relay(s).
  • Page 23: Setup And Programming

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setup and Programming The meter may either be scaled (SCALE) without applying an input, calibrated (Cal) by applying an input, or you may use the K-Factor menu to match the rate/totalizer with a flowmeter’s k-factor (pulse/unit of measure).
  • Page 24: Programming Buttons

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programming Buttons Lower Door Panel SIGNAL MA OUT RELAY1 RELAY2 RELAY3 RELAY4 P+/P- 24V 10V 5V S1+ S1- COM S2+ S2- POWER Ch-A Ch-B MENU RIGHT MENU RESET ENTER Button Description Button...
  • Page 25: Display Functions & Messages

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Display Functions & Messages The meter displays various functions and messages Display Parameter Action/Setting during setup, programming, and operation. The Description following table shows the main menu functions and...
  • Page 26 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Display Functions & Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Description T dly D Lo-B Time delay Program automatic reset Display Display low value of time delay...
  • Page 27 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Display Functions & Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Description nm bus Tot a Modbus Assign relay to Modbus Reset Press Enter to reset register total A...
  • Page 28: Main Menu

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting Numeric Values Main Menu The numeric values are set using the Right and Up The main menu consists of the most commonly used arrow buttons. Press Right arrow to select next digit functions: Reset, Manual Control, Setup, and and Up arrow to increment digit value.
  • Page 29: Setting Up The Meter (Setup)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting Up the Meter (setup) The Setup menu is used to select: Total enable/disable and channel A and B input modes Units for A & B rate, total & grand total, and C Decimal positions for A &...
  • Page 30: Setting The Input Signal (Input)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Dual-Input Mode Setting the Input Signal (Input) (nmode) There is a switch, located to the right of the input connector, which must be configured according to the The Mode menu is used to set the functions of the input level and type.
  • Page 31: Figure 34. Dual Input Mode (Ud Bi)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Quadrature Input Type 4 (quad 4) Ch-B Totalizer Add/Subtract by Digital Input (ud BI) Total of channel B will add or subtract as determined by the state of a digital input. Channel B total will add...
  • Page 32: Setting The Rate, Total, & Grand Total Units/Tags (Units)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Decimal Point (dEc pt) Setting the Rate, Total, & Grand Total Units/Tags (units) The decimal point for any channel, rate, total, or grand total, may be set with up to five decimal places Enter the channel A and B rate, total, grand total, and or with no decimal point at all.
  • Page 33: Programming The Rate/Totalizer (Prog)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programming the Rate/Totalizer Input Calibration Method (InCAL) There are three methods of calibrating (or scaling) the (prog) display for each input channel to show the correct The meter may either be scaled (SCALE) without engineering units.
  • Page 34 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Scaling the Meter for Channel A Calibrating the Meter with External Source (CAL-A, CAL-B) (SCal-A) To scale the meter without a signal source, refer to Scaling the Meter without a Signal Source (SCAL-A, SCAL-B), page 33.
  • Page 35 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Total & Grand Total Setup Total & Grand Total Reset (tsetup) (treset) The time base and total and grand total conversion Total reset menus are located in the Program menu. factors for input channels A and B are located in the The totals can be programmed for manual or Totalizer Setup menu.
  • Page 36: Setting The Display Parameters & Intensity (Dsplay)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Display Parameters & Display Parameter Menu Intensity (dsplay) Display line 1 (line 1) can be programmed to display: Ch-A rate (D Ch-A) Ch-B rate (D Ch-B) Ch-C math channel (D Ch-C) Toggle Ch-A &...
  • Page 37: Setting The Relay Operation (Relay)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Assignment Setting the Relay Operation (asSign) (relay) Relays may be assigned to Channel A (rate, total, or This menu is used to set up the assignment and grand total), Channel B (rate, total, or grand total), operation of the relays.
  • Page 38: Programming Set And Reset Points

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programming Set and Reset Setting Fail-Safe Operation Points In fail-safe mode of operation, the relay coil is energized when the process variable is within safe High alarm indication: program set point above reset limits and the relay coil is de-energized when the point.
  • Page 39: Relay And Alarm Operation Diagrams

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual High Alarm with Fail-Safe Relay and Alarm Operation Operation (Set > Reset) Diagrams The following graphs illustrate the operation of the relays, status LEDs, and ACK button. High Alarm Operation (Set > Reset) Note: Relay coil is energized in non-alarm condition.
  • Page 40: Time Delay Operation

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Time Delay Operation Total Relay Sampling Operation The following graphs show the operation of the time Total Preset = 100 delay function. Sample Sample Sample Time Time Time Relay When the total reaches the preset, the relay trips and the sample time starts.
  • Page 41: Pump Alternation Control Operation

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Pump Alternation Control Operation...
  • Page 42: Relay Operation Details

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Front Panel LEDs Relay Operation Details The alarm status LEDs on the front panel are Overview available on all meters, even those without relays The four-relays option for the meters expands its...
  • Page 43: Non-Latching Relay (Auto)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Non-Latching Relay (Auto) Latching Relay with Clear (Lt-Clr) In this application, the meter is set up for automatic In this application, the meter is set up for manual reset (non-latching relay). Acknowledging the alarm...
  • Page 44: Acknowledging Relays

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Acknowledging Relays Setting Up the Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature There are three ways to acknowledge relays programmed for manual reset: Relays 1-4 can be set up as interlock relays. To set...
  • Page 45: Scaling The 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Reset Menu (reset) Output (Aout) The Reset menu is used to reset the maximum (peak) value of Ch-A and Ch-B rate (rst Hi), minimum The 4-20 mA analog output can be scaled to provide (valley) reading of Ch-A and Ch-B rate (rst Lo), both a 4-20 mA signal for any display range selected.
  • Page 46: Setting Up The Password (Pass)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Making Changes to a Password Setting Up the Password (pass) Protected Meter The Password menu is used for programming three levels of security to prevent unauthorized changes to If the meter is password protected, the meter will...
  • Page 47: Advanced Features Menu

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting To simplify the setup process, functions not needed Sunm for most applications are located in the Advanced C = (A+B+P)*F Features menu.
  • Page 48: Gate Function (Gate)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Gate Function (Gate) Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting The gate function (Gate) is the first option in the Advanced Features menu. There are two settings for 4 nmA...
  • Page 49: Contact De-Bounce Filter (Filter)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Contact De-Bounce Filter (FiLter) Modbus RTU Serial Communications (serial) The filter function (Filter) is the second option in the Advanced Features menu. The filter function (FiLter) The meter is equipped with serial communications...
  • Page 50: Select Menu (Select)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Select Menu (SElect) The Select menu is used to select the input signal conditioner applied to the inputs, math function for A & B, constants, low-flow cutoff, total count direction (up or down from a preset amount), and analog output programming.
  • Page 51: Math Function (Nmath)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Math Function (nmath) Math Constants (Const) The Math menu is used to select the math function The Math Constants menu is used to set the that will determine the channel C value. These math constants used in channel C math.
  • Page 52: Totalizer Count Up/Down (Count)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Totalizer Count Up/Down (Count) The totalizer count up/down menu may be used to program the total and grand total to either count up from 0 when reset or count down from a programmed value when reset. Total and grand total may have their countdown numbers programmed individually from 0 to 999999.
  • Page 53: Programmable Function Keys User Menu (User)

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programmable Function Keys Function Keys & Digital I/O Available Settings User Menu (user) Display Description Scrolls values for A, B & C when The User menu allows the user to assign the front activated.
  • Page 54 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Function Keys & Digital I/O Available Settings Display Description nmenu Mimic the menu button functionality (digital inputs only) rigHt Mimic the right arrow/F1 button functionality (digital inputs only) Mimic the up arrow/F2 button...
  • Page 55: Meter Operation

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Meter Operation Function Keys Operation During operation, the programmable function keys The meter accepts two input channels (A and B) of operate according to the way they have been either pulses (e.g. ±40 mV to ± 8V), square wave programmed in the Advanced Features –...
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Reset Meter to Factory Defaults When the parameters have been changed in a way The rugged design and the user-friendly interface of that is difficult to determine what’s happening, it might...
  • Page 57: Factory Defaults & User Settings

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings Factory Defaults & User Settings Parameter Display Default Setting The following table shows the factory setting for most of the programmable parameters on the meter. Display line 1...
  • Page 58 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings Parameter Display Default Setting Math nmath Sunm Math, channel C Adder Adder (constant P) 0.000 Factor Factor (constant F) user User F1 function key Reset max & min F2 function key Line 1 Max &...
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Tips

    Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Tips This meter is a highly sophisticated instrument with an extensive list of features and capabilities. If the front panel buttons are used to program the meter, it may be a difficult task to keep everything straight. That is why we strongly...
  • Page 60 Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer 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 For the latest version of this manual please visit www.predig.com...

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