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Precision Digital Corporation PD6830 Instruction Manual

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PULSE INPUT RATE/TOTALIZER
Pulse, Open Collector, NPN, PNP, TTL, Switch Contact, Sine Wave
(Coil), Square Wave, Opto-Isolated Inputs
Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Enclosure
Isolated 4-20 mA Output for Rate, Total, or Grand Total
5-Digit 0.7" (17.8 mm) Top Display for Rate or Total
7 Alphanumeric Character 0.4" (10.2 mm) Bottom Display for Rate,
Total, Grand Total, Units, and Tag
13-Digit Totalizer with Total Overflow Feature
SafeTouch
Battery, DC, or Output Loop-Powered Models
Two Isolated Open Collector Pulse Outputs, Up to 5 kHz
Automatic Rate, Total, & Grand Total Unit Conversions
Gate Function for Rate Display of Slow Pulse Rates
K-Factor, Scaling, or Live Input Calibration with 32-Point Linearization
Password Protection
Backlight Standard on All Models
Operates from -40 to 75°C
Data Logging Functions and Modbus
PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION
233 South Street • Hopkinton MA 01748 USA
Tel (800) 343-1001 • Fax (508) 655-8990
PD6830 EXPLOSION-PROOF
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  • Page 1 PD6830 EXPLOSION-PROOF PULSE INPUT RATE/TOTALIZER  Pulse, Open Collector, NPN, PNP, TTL, Switch Contact, Sine Wave (Coil), Square Wave, Opto-Isolated Inputs  Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Enclosure  Isolated 4-20 mA Output for Rate, Total, or Grand Total  5-Digit 0.7" (17.8 mm) Top Display for Rate or Total ...
  • Page 2 • Cover must be fully engaged to meet flameproof/explosion-proof requirements. Limited Warranty 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: Introduction

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION The ProtEX-RTP PD6830 is a rugged, explosion-proof, pulse input rate/totalizer for demanding applications in hazardous areas or in harsh environments. It can be ® programmed using the four SafeTouch through-glass buttons, without removing the cover, or with four internal push-buttons.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3     ORDERING INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------ 3 SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7     General ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7   Rate Input --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9   Rate/Totalizer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11   4-20 mA Transmitter Output ------------------------------------------------------------------ 13  ...
  • Page 5 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual   Total Units (tot U) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44   Grand Total Units (GtotU) --------------------------------------------------------------- 45   Automatic Unit Conversions ------------------------------------------------------------- 46   Custom Units Entry (USER) --------------------------------------------------------------- 46   Custom Units Rate Conversion Factor (ratCF) ------------------------------------ 46  ...
  • Page 6 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual   Wakeup the Meter (WAKEUP?) ----------------------------------------------------------- 87 OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 88     Front Panel Buttons Operation -------------------------------------------------------------- 88   Grand Total Reading (GrTOTAL) -------------------------------------------------------------- 91   Toggle Lower Display Parameter ------------------------------------------------------------ 91   Resetting the Total (RESET TOTAL?) --------------------------------------------------------- 92  ...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual SPECIFICATIONS Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C. General Five Digits Top 0.7" (17.8 mm) high, 7-segment, DISPLAY Display (0 to automatic lead zero blanking. 99999) Seven Characters 0.4" (10.2 mm) high, 14-segment, Bottom Display automatic lead zero blanking.
  • Page 8 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual PASSWORD MENU Three programmable password selections can be used for the OPTIONS following: restrict modification of settings, prevent resetting the total or grand total without the password, or permanently lock out the ability to change or reset the grand total or any grand total related settings (making a non-resettable grand total).

  • Page 9: Rate Input

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual ISOLATION All Models: 500 V opto-isolated input-to-power/output with isolated input enabled PD6830-BTA: 500 V input-to-output PD6830-APA: 500 V input/power-to-output Note: Requires separate output supply ENVIRONMENTAL Operating temperature range: -40 to 75°C Storage temperature range: -40 to 75°C Backlight deactivated below temperatures ≈...
  • Page 10 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual OPTO-ISOLATED Sourcing pulse or square wave 0-5 V, 0-12 V, or 0-24 V; Logic INPUT High: 2-24 V, Logic Low: < 1 V Maximum Frequency: 20 kHz Minimum Pulse Width: 20 µs Input Current: 1 mA @ 5 V, 2.5 mA @ 12 V, 5 mA @ 24 V...

  • Page 11: Rate/Totalizer

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Rate/Totalizer DISPLAY The Top display is assigned to rate or total. The Bottom ASSIGNMENT display is programmable to display total; total and units; total and tag; total, total units, and rate units; grand total; grand total and grand total units;...
  • Page 12 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual TOTAL The total can display up to 9,999,999,999,999. Up to OVERFLOW AND 9,999,999 can be displayed on the lower display normally. An ROLLOVER overflow display will toggle between the first six digits and last seven digits (999999 <>...

  • Page 13: 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual 4-20 mA Transmitter Output OUTPUT SOURCE Rate/process, total, grand total, or disabled SCALING RANGE 4.000 to 20.000 mA for any display range. DISABLE If disabled, the output will output 3.2 mA CALIBRATION Factory Calibrated: 0.0 to 1000.0 = 4-20 mA output UNDERRANGE Output Underrange: 3.8 mA...

  • Page 14: Serial Communications

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual PULSE OUTPUT K-factor (couNT) programmable from 0.000001 to 9999999. K-FACTOR Rate pulses are generated as a scaled output of the rate input (COUNT) with one output pulse per K-factor (count) number of input pulses. Total and grand total pulses are generated for every total or grand total increment selected.

  • Page 15: Product Ratings And Approvals

    This information is contained within the serial number with the first four digits representing the year and month in the YYMM format. For European Community: The PD6830 must be installed in accordance with the ATEX directive 94/9/EC, and the product certificate Sira 10ATEX1116X.

  • Page 16: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 61326:2013 EMISSIONS Measurement, control, and laboratory use – Industrial Group 1 Class A ISM emissions requirements EN55022:2010 Class A ITE emissions requirements EN61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011 Emissions for heavy industrial environments - Generic Radiated...

  • Page 17: Installation

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual INSTALLATION For Installation in USA: The PD6830 must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70. For Installation in Canada: The PD6830 must be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code CSA 22.1.

  • Page 18: Mounting

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Mounting The PD6830 has two slotted mounting flanges that may be used for pipe mounting or wall mounting. Alternatively, the unit may be supported by the conduit using the conduit holes provided. Refer to Mounting Dimensions, page 96 for details.

  • Page 19: Table Of Figures Figure 1. Connector Board

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Connections (continued) Signal input positive terminal connection Signal input negative terminal connection DC power supply input return/negative, reset contact closure common Contact closure reset pull-up to 1.8 VDC DC Power positive terminal connection 4-20 mA transmitter DC power positive terminal connection.

  • Page 20: Input Signal Connections

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Input Signal Connections Signal connections are made to a barrier terminal mounted in the base of the enclosure. Input level and type are configured using the slide switches on the bottom of the display module as shown in the lower right of the following figures.

  • Page 21: Figure 5. Npn Open Collector Input (Npn)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual +3.0 V SENSOR 100 kOhm Internal Pullup INPUT LEVEL Figure 5. NPN Open Collector Input (NPN) Power Supply SENSOR 100 kOhm Internal Pull-Down INPUT LEVEL Figure 6. PNP Sensor with External Power (PNP) +3.0 V...

  • Page 22: Dc Power Connection

    Models configured for DC power (PD6830-A) are provided with a terminal labeled P+ and are wired as shown in Figure 8. Models configured for battery power (PD6830-B) may optionally be connected to DC power and the battery will function as backup power when DC is lost.

  • Page 23: 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output Connections

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual 4-20 mA Transmitter Output Connections Output connections are made to two terminals labeled LP+ and LP-. Connect to an input device such as a remote display or chart recorder as shown in Figure 10.

  • Page 24: Open Collector Output Connections

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Open Collector Output Connections Open collector output 1 and 2 connections are made to terminals labeled OC1+ and OC1-, and OC2+ and OC2-. Connect the alarm or pulse input device as shown in Figure 13.

  • Page 25: Battery Replacement

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Battery Replacement Battery-equipped models have a battery charge monitor. When the battery is nearing the end of its capacity the screen will periodically flash the message LO BATTERY and the BAT indicator on the screen will flash. The recommended replacement interval for models using the battery as a primary power source is determined by the power and feature use, as shown on page 8.

  • Page 26: Setup And Programming

    SafeTouch Buttons The PD6830 is equipped with four sensors that operate as through-glass buttons so that it can be programmed and operated without removing the cover (and exposing the electronics) in a hazardous area. These buttons can be disabled for security by using the THRU-GLASS BUTTONS switch and selecting the OFF setting.
  • Page 27 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual ® SafeTouch Button Tips and Troubleshooting The SafeTouch Buttons are designed to filter normal levels of ambient interference and to protect against false triggering, however it is recommended that the SafeTouch ® Buttons be turned off (slide THRU-GLASS BUTTONS switch to OFF) if there is an infrared interference source in line-of-sight to the display or if the buttons are not needed.

  • Page 28: Buttons And Display

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Buttons and Display MENU ENTER RESET DISPLAY Button Description Symbol Status Symbol Menu/ High Alarm SafeTouch® Low Alarm Awake MENU Total Alarm RESET Right Arrow/Reset Settings Lockout Password Enabled SafeTouch Power DISPLAY Up Arrow/ Save/Disable.
  • Page 29 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Menu Button  Hold the Menu SafeTouch® button when in power save mode (display will show ) to awaken SafeTouch® buttons.  Press the Menu button to enter Programming Mode.  Press the Menu button during Programming Mode to return to the previous menu selections.

  • Page 30: Setting Numeric Values

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer 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. The digit being changed blinks. Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes.

  • Page 31: Main Menu

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Main Menu The main menu separates the most commonly used functions in the Setup menu, and more complex features in the Advanced Features menu. Press Menu button to enter Programming Mode then press the Up arrow button to scroll through the main menu.

  • Page 32: Setup Menu Display Functions & Messages

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setup Menu 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 33 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting P/HECtL Set K-factor in pulses per hectoliter Pulses/hectoliter Set K-factor custom unit P/CUST Pulses/custom Dec. p T Set the number of decimal points in the K-factor decimal K-factor point FAcTR Set the K-factor for custom units...
  • Page 34 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting CHAR Set a character in a custom unit label Character Enter the Rate Conversion Factor menu ratCF Rate conversion factor Select total display units Tot U Total units Nmult Select the total units multiplier...
  • Page 35 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting TOTAL+U` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` Display total and units Total & units Display the total and custom tag TOT+TAG Total &...

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Meter (Setup)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting Up the Meter (SETUP) The Setup menu is used to select: Input type selection (INPuT) K-factor number and units (FActr) Display rate, total, and grand total units (Units) Rate and total decimal point position (dec. p t)

  • Page 37: Selecting Input Type (Input)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Selecting Input Type (Input) Seven input types may be set. See Rate Input specifications on page 9 for electrical specifications of the inputs. The following input types may be selected: Active (activ) External power supply driven pulse inputs...
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  • Page 39: Entering The K-Factor (Factr)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Entering the K-Factor (Factr) The meter may be scaled using the K-factor, or conversion factor, function. Most flowmeter manufacturers provide this information with the device. Enter the K-Factor (Factr) menu and select the units defined with the k-factor (example: pulses/gal), the decimal point with highest resolution possible, and program the K-Factor value.

  • Page 40: K-Factor Value (Factr)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual K-Factor Value (factr) Enter the K-factor value. This value is entered in Pulses/Unit as defined by the K- Factor Units parameter. Most flowmeter manufacturers provide this information with the device. Display Units (Units) The Units menu is used to select the display rate units and time (example: Gal/s) and the display units for total and grand total.
  • Page 41 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual The following units may be selected as the base units for rate, total, and grand total. Time base for rate and a multiplier for total and grand total units may also be selected separately.

  • Page 42: Setting The Time Base (Tbase)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Time Base (tbase) The meter calculates rate based on rate time base and rate display units. The time base is the unit of time used to calculate the rate, and can be set as units per second, minute, hour, or day.

  • Page 43: Setting The Rate Display Units (Rateu)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Rate Display Units (rateU) Rate is displayed in terms of a unit of volume, and a time base. The unit selected will be used with the time base to establish the rate unit (example: GAL/S when Units is GAL, and time base is seconds).

  • Page 44: Total Units (Tot U)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Total Units (tot U) This menu is used to select the display units for the total. The base unit and a multiplier prefix are selected. If total and units are selected to display, the multiplier prefix will appear before the total unit (example: MGAL, kL).

  • Page 45: Grand Total Units (Gtotu)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Grand Total Units (GtotU) This menu is used to select the display units for the grand total. The base unit and a multiplier prefix are selected. If grand total and units are selected to display, the multiplier prefix will appear before the total unit (example: MGAL, kL).

  • Page 46: Automatic Unit Conversions

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Automatic Unit Conversions When switching from any standard unit of rate, total, or grand total to any other standard unit, automatic unit conversions are performed by the meter. No unit conversions will be performed when the K-Factor Units (FuNiT) menu is set to custom (CUST).

  • Page 47: Custom Units Total Conversion Factor (Totcf)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Rate Conversion Factor is used to convert to a custom unit of rate display. For example, to display rate as quantity of 2.5 gallon containers when the K-Factor units are set to gallons, enter a conversion factor of 2. 5 00.

  • Page 48: Setting The Decimal Point (Dec. P T)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Decimal Point (dec. P T) Rate decimal point may be set with up to four decimal places or with no decimal point at all. Total decimal point may be set with up to six decimal places or with no decimal point at all.

  • Page 49: Configuring The Display (Dsply)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Configuring the Display (Dsply) The top and bottom displays can be independently programmed to display selected information. Top Display (TOp) The top display can be programmed to display rate or total. When displaying total, the top display will only show the 5 least significant digits, with no overflow display, for a total from 0 to 99999.

  • Page 50: Bottom Display (Botm)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Bottom Display (bOtm) The bottom display can be programmed to display the following information. 1. Total 8. Alternating grant total, grand total units, and rate units 2. Alternating total and total units 9. Rate 3.

  • Page 51: Custom Tag (Tag)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Custom Tag (TAG) When the bottom display selected includes a custom tag, a User menu will then allow a custom tag to be programmed. Any 7-digit 14-segment label may be entered for a custom tag (examples: RATe, LINE 3, WaTER).

  • Page 52: Setting The Toggle Time (Time)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Toggle Time (TIME) If the bottom display is programmed to toggle (TOGLE), the meter will prompt for a toggle time. In addition, it may require a tag be entered, as shown in the example below.

  • Page 53: Advanced Features Menu

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu To simplify the setup process, functions not needed for most applications are located in the Advanced Features menu. Access the Advanced features menu by pressing Enter at the Advance menu in the Main Menu defined on page 31.
  • Page 54 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Advanced menus A OUT displayed only for meters with the analog output option, COMM displayed only for meters with the serial communications option, and STANDBY only for meters with battery or battery backup power.

  • Page 55: Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages The following table shows the Advanced features menu functions and messages in the order they appear in the menu. Display Parameter Action/Setting ADVANCE Enter Advanced menu Advanced Setup open collector outputs Out 1 and Out 2...
  • Page 56 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Output 1 value OUt 1 Output 1 Dsp 2 Output display 2 value Display 2 OUt 2 Output 2 value Output 2 Save entered analog parameters Save? Save dsabl Turn off the analog output...
  • Page 57 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Automatic reset time delay T DELAY Time delay time Enter the time of day to reset the total Total Reset Time hh.mm (Default: 00.00 midnight) Set Clock Message indicates that the clock must be set.
  • Page 58 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Set daily data log times LOGTIME Log time LOG 1 Set first daily log time (1-4) Log 1 DsAbL Disable log number Disable Set interval log time INTERVL Interval STArT Begin interval logging...

  • Page 59: Open Collector Outputs (Output)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Open Collector Outputs (OUTPUT) The meter is equipped with two NPN open collector outputs that may be set up for pulse outputs, alarms, timed pulses, or turned off. Pulse outputs are based on K-factor, total or grand total counts, or one-for-one retransmit for input pulses.

  • Page 60: Output 1 And 2 Setup (Out 1, Out 2)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Output 1 and 2 Setup (OUT 1, OUT 2) The function of open collector output 1 and 2 is configured using the Off, Pulse, Alarm, and Timer menus detailed below. Pulse Output (PUlse) Pulse outputs may be assigned to rate, total, grand total, retransmit, quadrature, or test.
  • Page 61 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Total & Grand Total Pulse Output (Total, Grtot) A total and grand total based pulse output is a factor of the associated total and count (output K-factor). A pulse will be generated for every total accumulation amount equal to the count.
  • Page 62 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Alarm Output (alrm) Alarm outputs may be assigned to rate, total, or grand total; or be forced on or off. Rate Alarm (rate) Program the rate set point to trigger the alarm. Rate alarm deadband is determined by the difference between set and reset points.
  • Page 63 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual If automatic total/grand total reset is enabled, the output will generate an alarm for a period of time programmed in ADVANCE  T RESET  Auto T DELAY. After this time delay, the total/grand total will reset to 0 and the alarm will clear.

  • Page 64: Scaling The 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Output (Aout) The Analog Output menu is used to program the 4-20 mA output based on display values. The 4-20 mA analog output (if equipped) can be scaled to provide a 4-20 mA signal for any display range selected for either the rate, total, or grand total.

  • Page 65: Gate Function (Gate)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Gate Function (GATE) The gate function is used for displaying slow pulse rates. Using the programmable gate, the meter is able to display pulse rates as slow as 1 pulse every 9,999 seconds (0.0001 Hz). The gate function can also be used to obtain a steady display reading with a fluctuating input signal.

  • Page 66: Scaling & Calibration (Scalcal)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Scaling & Calibration (SCALCAL) It is very important to read the following information, before proceeding to program the meter:  There is no need to recalibrate the meter for frequency in Hz when first received from the factory.

  • Page 67: Scaling The Meter (Scale)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Scaling the Meter (SCale) The pulse input can be scaled to display the process variable in engineering units. A signal source is not needed to scale the meter; simply program the inputs and corresponding display values.
  • Page 68 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Multi-Point Linearization (nopts) Up to 32 linearization points can be selected under the nopts function. The multi- point linearization can be used to linearize the display for non-linear inputs. Number of Points (nopts) Enter number of linearization points. The default value is 2 points. For linear inputs requiring only 2 scale points, the number of points can be left at 2.

  • Page 69: Calibrating The Meter (Cal)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Calibrating the Meter (CaL) To scale the meter without a signal source refer to Entering the K-Factor (Factr) on page 39 or Scaling the Meter (SCale) on page 67. The pulse input can be calibrated to display the process in engineering units by applying the appropriate input signal and following the calibration procedure.
  • Page 70 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual The multi-point linearization feature (nopts) can be used to linearize the display for non-linear signals. For instructions on how to utilize this feature, see Multi-Point Linearization (nopts), page 71. For instructions on how to program numeric values see Setting Numeric Values, page 30.

  • Page 71: Multi-Point Linearization (Nopts)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer 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, allowing the appropriate input signal to be applied or programmed.

  • Page 72: Manual Or Automatic Total Reset Function (T Rst)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Manual or Automatic Total Reset Function (t rST) For manual reset, select T RESET  t rst  man and then select whether manual reset will be enabled (Enabl) or disabled (dsabl) using the Up arrow key. Press the Enter button to accept.

  • Page 73: Manual Or Automatic Grand Total Reset Function (Gtrst)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Manual or Automatic Grand Total Reset Function (GtrST) For manual reset, select T RESET  Gtrst  man and then select whether manual reset will be enabled (Enabl) or disabled (dsabl) using the Up arrow key. Press the Enter button to accept.

  • Page 74: Setting Up Passwords (Passwrd)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting Up Passwords (PASSWRD) The Password menu is used to program a five-digit password to prevent unauthorized changes to the programmed parameter settings, to restrict the ability to reset the total and grand total, and to permanently lockout the ability to reset the grand total and any grand total related parameters.

  • Page 75: Resetting Total & Grand Total On A Password Protected Meter

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Resetting Total & Grand Total on a Password Protected Meter If the meter is password protected for total or grand total reset, the meter will display the message PASS T or PASS GT when an attempt is made to enter the password protected total or grand total Reset menus.
  • Page 76 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual To configure the meter for non-resettable grand total mode, enter the non-resettable grand total password below into the Pass GT parameter in the Password menu. The non-resettable grand total permanently locks the following setup menus and...

  • Page 77: Custom (Custom)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Custom (CUSTOM) The Custom menu is used to modify the initial programming menus that appear in the Main Menu when the Menu button is pressed in Run Mode. Changing the default menu setup with the Custom menu feature may change the setup and operation procedures described in this manual.
  • Page 78 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Custom Menu Parameters Display Parameter/Menu Action Set no menu position display NONE None Set to show Input menu INPUT Input KFACTOR Set to show K-Factor menu K-Factor UNITs Select standard units or custom unit/tag...

  • Page 79: System (System)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Set daily data log times LOGTIME Log Time Set interval log times INTERVL Interval LOGVIEW Enter Log View menu Log View PASSWRD Set to show Password menu Password SETUP Set to show Setup menu...

  • Page 80: Set Real Time Clock (Settime)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Set Real Time Clock (SETTIME) The real time clock is used to trigger data log events, and is recorded at every logged data point. The menu displays the date and time. Figure 15. Date Display Example The above display example shows the date to be June 27, at 14 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds.

  • Page 81: Data Log Setup (Datalog)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Data Log Setup (DATALOG) The Data Log menu is used to setup and enable the data log functions. The meter may contain up to 1024 records, each containing date, time, rate, total, grand total, and log number.
  • Page 82 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Log Time Setup (LOGTIME) The Log Time menu contains four log points (LOG 1 to LOG 4). Each log time is configured separately. For each daily log time desired, enable a log, and set the log time for the hours and minutes the log is to be recorded.

  • Page 83: View Data Log (Logview)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual View Data Log (LOGVIEW) The Log View menu allows on-screen browsing of the data log points stored in the meter. Data points may be navigated by viewing the log number, date and time, total, or grand total amounts.

  • Page 84: Backup & Restore (Backup)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Backup & Restore (BACKUP) The meter saves all parameter settings and no reprogramming is necessary when power is lost and restored to the meter. The total and grand totals are saved during a power loss. Only the maximum and minimum displays are reset when power is lost.

  • Page 85: Battery Power Symbol Alert (Bat Sym)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Battery Power Symbol Alert (BAT SYM) The Battery Power Symbol Alert menu is used to enable or disable the battery alert symbol on the display. This is a useful way to be aware of a power failure to a model with battery backup.

  • Page 86: Serial Communications (Comm)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Serial Communications (COMM) The Communications menu is used to setup serial communications parameters necessary for communication via Modbus. Modbus communications is performed with the 2-wire RS-485 with Modbus RTU option. When using more than one meter in a multi-drop mode, each meter must be provided with its own unique address.

  • Page 87: Standby Mode (Standby)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Standby Mode (STANDBY) Standby mode is available on battery powered and battery backup models only. The Standby menu is used to enter a power-saving standby mode that will turn off the display and activate a low power mode for the through-glass buttons. Signal processing operations will continue to run.

  • Page 88: Operation

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual OPERATION Front Panel Buttons Operation Symbol Description  Hold the Menu SafeTouch® button when in power save mode (display will show ) to awaken SafeTouch® buttons.  Press the Menu button to enter Programming Mode.
  • Page 89 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual The following SafeTouch button information is reprinted from SafeTouch Button Operation on page 26. SafeTouch Button Operation To actuate a button, press and remove one finger to the glass directly over the marked button area. Remove finger to at least 4 inches away from the glass in between button activations.
  • Page 90 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual ® SafeTouch Button Tips and Troubleshooting The SafeTouch Buttons are designed to filter normal levels of ambient interference and to protect against false triggering, however it is recommended that the SafeTouch ® Buttons be turned off (slide THRU-GLASS BUTTONS switch to OFF) if there is an infrared interference source in line-of-sight to the display or if the buttons are not needed.

  • Page 91: Grand Total Reading (Grtotal)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Grand Total Reading (GrTOTAL) The grand total is a separate total that is not reset when the total is reset. This allows the complete total to be tracked by the grand total, while individual batch, or daily totals are reset regularly.

  • Page 92: Resetting The Total (Reset Total?)

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Resetting the Total (RESET TOTAL?) If manual Total Reset is enabled in the Program menu, the total may be reset by pressing the Reset button and using the Enter button to confirm the reset.

  • Page 93: Factory Defaults & User Settings

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings The following table shows the factory setting for most of the programmable parameters on the meter. Next to the factory setting, the user may record the new setting for the particular application.
  • Page 94 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Parameter Display Default Setting User Setting Scale Enable No – Use K-Factor SCALE Scale/Cal # Points 2 (N/A) nopts Scale Unit Pulses/Gallon (N/A) Funit Second (N/A) Scale Unit Time Base tinme Scale/Cal Input 1...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer 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. If the meter is not working as expected, refer to the recommendations below.

  • Page 96: Mounting Dimensions

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual MOUNTING DIMENSIONS All units: inches [mm] Figure 16. Enclosure Dimensions – Front View...

  • Page 97: Figure 17. Enclosure Dimensions - Side Cross Section View

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual 3.35 [85.0] 4.15 [105.5] 4.86 [123.5] 3.22 [81.9] Figure 17. Enclosure Dimensions – Side Cross Section View...

  • Page 98: Quick User Interface Reference

    PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual QUICK USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Pushbutton Function Menu Go to Programming mode, back out one level of programming. Hold to enter Advanced Features mode. Leave grand to- tal/max/min mode. Right Arrow Move to next digit or decimal point position. Go to reset menu Return to last programming menu.

  • Page 99: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    SIRA 10 ATEX M462 ATEX Notified Body for Quality Assurance: Sira Certification Service, NB 0518 Unit 6, Hawarden Industrial Park Hawarden, Deeside, CH5 3US, UK Signed for and on behalf of Precision Digital Corporation: Name: Jeffrey Peters Company: Precision Digital Corporation...
  • Page 100 PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual How to Contact Precision Digital  For Technical Support: Call: (800) 610-5239 or (508) 655-7300 Fax: (508) 655-8990 Email: support@predig.com  For Sales Support: Call: (800) 343-1001 or (508) 655-7300 Fax: (508) 655-8990 Email: sales@predig.com ...

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