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PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered
Feet & Inches Level Meter
Instruction Manual
• Fully-Approved Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered 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°
Through-Glass Button Programming
• SafeTouch
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)
• FM Approved as Explosion-Proof / Dust-Ignition Proof / Flame-Proof
• CSA Certified as Explosion-Proof / Dust-Ignition Proof / Flame-Proof
• ATEX and IECEx Certified as Flame-Proof and Protection by Enclosure
• Conformal Coated PCBs for Dust and Humidity Protection
• Password Protection
• 32-Point Linearization
• Wide Viewing Angle
• Flanges for Wall or Pipe Mounting
• Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Die-Cast Aluminum Enclosure
• Two 3/4" NPT Threaded Conduit Openings (One Plug Installed)
• 2" U-Bolt Kits 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 PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual • Fully-Approved Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered 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 •...
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Page 2: Introduction
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Introduction Disclaimer The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Precision The ProtEX-F&I PD6801 is a rugged, explosion-proof Digital Corporation makes no representations loop-powered indicator specifically designed for level or warranties with respect to the contents hereof;... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
PD6801 Explosion-Proof 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 Product Ratings and Approvals ..............6 Electromagnetic Compatibility .............. - Page 4 PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Operation......................20 Front Panel Buttons Operation ..............20 Display Maximum, Minimum, and Input Current ........20 Reset Meter to Factory Defaults..............20 Factory Defaults & User Settings..............21 Troubleshooting ....................21 Troubleshooting Tips ...................
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Page 5: Specifications
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Specifications Mounting May be mounted directly to conduit. Two slotted flanges for wall mounting or NPS 1½" to 2½" or DN 40 to 65 mm pipe Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C. -
Page 6: Product Ratings And Approvals
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Product Ratings and Approvals Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 61326:2013 Emissions Explosion-proof for use in: Safety requirements for measurement, Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C and D control, and laboratory use – Industrial... -
Page 7: Installation
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Installation Mounting For Installation in USA: The PD6801 must be in- The PD6801 has two slotted mounting flanges that stalled in accordance with the National Electrical may be used for pipe mounting or wall mounting. Al- Code (NEC) NFPA 70. -
Page 8: Cover Jam Screw
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Cover Jam Screw • Observe all safety regulations. Electrical wiring The cover jam screw should be properly installed should be performed in accordance with all once the meter has been wired and tested in a safe agency requirements and applicable national, environment. -
Page 9: Wiring Diagrams
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Wiring Diagrams External Acknowledge Connection Signal connections are made to a four-terminal External acknowledge connections are made to two connector mounted in the base of the enclosure per terminals labeled RESET. Connect to a contact closure Figure 3. -
Page 10: Setup And Programming
PD6801 Explosion-Proof 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 11: Buttons And Display
PD6801 Explosion-Proof 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 12: Main Menu Display Functions & Messages
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Main Menu Main Menu Display Functions & 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 fol-... -
Page 13: Setting Up The Meter (Setup)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Setting Up the Meter (SETUP) Setting Numeric Values 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 14: Scaling The Meter (Scale)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof 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 15: Configuring The Lower Display (Display)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Tag (TAG) Configuring the Lower Display (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 16: Advanced Features Menu (Advance)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu Display Parameter Action/Setting (ADVANCE) Scale the volume Volume Scale VOLSCAL display To simplify the setup process, functions not needed Number of Set the number of NO PTS... -
Page 17: Alarm Output (Output)
Instruction Manual Alarm Output (OUTPUT) Input Signal Filter (FILTER) The PD6801 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)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Level Input Live Signal Calibration Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds to 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)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Disabling Password Protection Setting Up the Password (PASSWRD) To disable the password protection, access the Password menu and enter the correct password, The Password menu is used to program a five-digit as shown below. -
Page 20: Operation
PD6801 Explosion-Proof 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
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Troubleshooting 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
PD6801 Explosion-Proof 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: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Hopkinton, MA 01748 USA as the manufacturer, declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s), Model PD6801 Series Loop Powered Feet & Inches Meter to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the European Union Directives shown below: 2014/35/EU... - Page 24 PD6801 Explosion-Proof 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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