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Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter
Instruction Manual
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Large Display NEMA 4X, IP65 Wall Mounted Meter
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15, 30, 150, 300 mV unipolar; ±15, ±25, ±150, ±250 mV bipolar Inputs
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Large Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 1.8" (46 mm) Digits Readable up to 100 Feet (30 Meters) Away
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Selectable 5 or 10 VDC Sensor Excitation @ 350 mA Max
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4 Relays with Interlocking Capability + Isolated 4-20 mA Output Option
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Free PC-Based, On-Board, MeterView Pro USB Programming Software
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SunBright Display Standard Feature; Great for Outdoor Applications
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Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F)
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Conformal Coated PCBs for Dust and Humidity Protection
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UL & C-UL Listed. E160849; 508 Industrial Control Equipment
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Input Power Options: 85-265 VAC / 90-265 VDC or 12-24 VDC / 12-24 VAC
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Supports up to twelve (12) 350 Ω Load Cells
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Capture or Programmable Tare Feature
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Auto-Zero Feature Eliminates Zero Drift
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Ratiometric Operation
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Programmable Display, Function Keys & Digital Inputs
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On-Board RS-485 Serial Communications
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Modbus RTU Communication Protocol Standard
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5 Digital Inputs & 4 Digital Outputs Standard
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Password Protection
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Light / Horn & Button Accessory
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Control Station Accessory for Remote Operation
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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 Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual MeterView Pro USB Install • Large Display NEMA 4X, IP65 Wall Mounted Meter • 15, 30, 150, 300 mV unipolar; ±15, ±25, ±150, ±250 mV bipolar Inputs • Large Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 1.8" (46 mm) Digits Readable up to 100 Feet (30 Meters) Away •...
- Page 2 Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................6 Ordering Information ................... 6 Specifications....................... 8 General ......................8 Strain Gauge Input ..................9 Relays ....................... 9 USB Connection ....................9 Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output ............10 RS-485 Serial Communications .............. - Page 4 Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Relay and Alarm Operation Diagrams ............34 High Alarm Operation (Set > Reset) .............. 34 Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset) ............35 High Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set > Reset) ........35 Low Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set <...
- Page 5 Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Table of Figures Figure 1. Meter Mounting Holes Location ............12 Figure 2. Meter Mounting Holes Dimensions ..........12 Figure 3. Meter Dimensions – Side View ............12 Figure 4. Meter Dimensions - Front View ............12 Figure 5.
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Page 6: Introduction
Silence button PDA2362-AR Ack and Reset buttons PDA2362-BB Two blank buttons PDA2364-MRUE Menu, right, up, enter buttons Note: Control stations can be connected directly to the Helios meter’s on-board digital inputs. See Remote Operation of Meter on page 22 for details. - Page 7 1. Specify MOD-PD2LH model as a separate item on the order for the Input and Two 4-20 mA Outputs Helios to order the Light / Horn & Button accessory installed and Signal Conditioner with One 0-10 wired. Meter is sold separately.
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Page 8: Specifications
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Specifications Normal Mode Greater than 60 dB at 50/60 Hz Rejection Except where noted all specifications apply to Isolation 4 kV input-to-power line operation at +25°C. 500 V input-to-output... -
Page 9: Strain Gauge Input
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Strain Gauge Input Relays Inputs Field selectable: 0-15 mV, 0-30 mV, Rating 4 SPDT (Form C) internal and rated 3 A 0-150 mV, 0-300 mV, ±15 mV, ±25 mV, @ 30 VDC and 125/250 VAC resistive load;... -
Page 10: Isolated 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual ® Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Modbus RTU Serial Output Communications Output Process variable (PV), max, min, set points 1 – 247 (Meter address) Slave ID Source 1-4, Modbus input, or manual control mode 300 –... -
Page 11: Compliance Information
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter 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. -
Page 12: Wall Mounting Instructions
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter 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 13: Pipe Mounting Instructions
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV 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. -
Page 14: Installation Overview
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter 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 15: Sensor Excitation Voltage Selection (Ex+, Ex-)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Sensor Excitation Voltage Selection (EX+, EX-) All meters, including models equipped with the 12-24 VDC power option, are shipped from the factory configured to provide 10 VDC excitation for the sensor. -
Page 16: Connections
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter 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 17: Power Connections
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Power Connections Range (Switch 2) The range switch adjusts the gain of the internal Power connections are made to a two-terminal circuitry. Narrower ranges require more amplification. connector labeled POWER. The meter will operate regardless of DC polarity connection. -
Page 18: Figure 13. Strain Gauge Powered By Internal Supply
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Shunt Resistor (Switch 5) When connecting multiple strain gauges to the meter, each must be wired in parallel. This is typically done The PD2-6100 provides a means of simulating strain with the use of a junction box. -
Page 19: Shunt Calibration
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Shunt Calibration Switching Inductive Loads The PD2-6100 is equipped with a means of simulating The use of snubbers to suppress electrical noise is strain in a strain gauge bridge circuit, via a shunt strongly recommended when switching inductive loads to prevent disrupting the microprocessor’s... -
Page 20: Rs-485 Connections
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter 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 PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual RS-485 Converter Connections F4 Digital Input Connections Figure 25 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: Remote Operation Of Meter
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Remote Operation of Meter Interlock Relay Feature The meter can be operated via the programming As the name implies, the interlock relay feature buttons or a PDA2364-MRUE remote control station... -
Page 23: Setup And Programming
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Setup and Programming There is no need to recalibrate the meter when first received from the factory, if used to read millivolts. The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment for millivolts with calibration equipment that is certified to NIST standards. -
Page 24: Programming Buttons
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Programming Buttons Lower Door Panel SIGNAL MA OUT RELAY1 RELAY2 RELAY3 RELAY4 P+/P- POWER SG+EX- MENU RIGHT RESET MENU ZERO TARE Button Description Button Description Up Arrow/F2 Menu RESET TARE... -
Page 25: Display Functions & Messages
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter 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 PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Display Functions & Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Description FLS 2 unloc Fail-safe 2 Set relays 2-4 fail-safe Unlocked Program password to...
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Page 27: Main Menu
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Main Menu Setting Up the Meter (setup) The main menu consists of the most commonly used The Setup menu is used to select: functions: Setup, Reset, Tare, Control, and Password. -
Page 28: Setting The Input Signal (Input)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Input Signal (Input) Dual-Scale (d-sCal) The mV input can be displayed in two different scales, Enter the Input menu to set up the input polarity, by enabling the dual-scale feature in the Setup-Input range, ratiometric operation, and dual-scale feature. -
Page 29: Setting The Display Units Or Custom Tags (Units)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Decimal Point (dEc pt) Setting the Display Units or Custom The decimal point may be set with up to five decimal Tags (units) places or with no decimal point at all. -
Page 30: Calibrating The Meter With Strain Gauge/Load Cell (Cal)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Calibrating the Meter with Strain Multi-Point Calibration & Scaling Gauge/Load Cell (Cal) The meter is set up at the factory for 2-point linear calibration. The number of points for multi-point... - Page 31 Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Dual-Scale Application Error Message (Error) An error message indicates that the calibration or The mV input can be displayed in two different scales, scaling process was not successful. by enabling the dual-scale feature in the Setup Input menu.
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Page 32: Setting The Display Parameter & Intensity (Dsplay)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Display Parameter & Display Parameter Menu Intensity (dsplay) Display line 1 (line 1) can be programmed to display: Process value 1 (PV1) Process value 2 (PV2)* Percent of PV1 (PCt)* Relay set points Toggle process value &... -
Page 33: Setting The Relay Operation (Relay)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Action Setting the Relay Operation Operation of the relays is programmed in the Action (relay) menu. The relays may be set up for any of the... -
Page 34: Programming Set And Reset Points
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Programming Set and Reset Relay and Alarm Operation Points Diagrams High alarm indication: program set point above reset The following graphs illustrate the operation of the point. relays, status LEDs, and ACK button. -
Page 35: Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset) Low Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set < Reset) For Manual reset mode, ACK can be pressed anytime to turn "off" relay. For relay to turn back “on”, signal must go above set point and then go below it. -
Page 36: Pump Alternation Control Operation
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Pump Alternation Control Operation Relay Sampling Operation When the signal crosses the set point, the relay trips and the sample time starts. After the sample time has elapsed, the relay resets. The cycle repeats every time the set point is crossed, going up for high alarms and going down for low alarms. -
Page 37: Relay Operation Details
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter 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 meter expands its... -
Page 38: Non-Latching Relay (Auto)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter 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 39: Acknowledging Relays
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Acknowledging Relays Application #1: Pump Alternation Using Relays 1 & 2 There are three ways to acknowledge relays Relays 1 and 2 are set up for pump alternation. programmed for manual reset:... -
Page 40: Setting Up The Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Relay #4 turns the main pump on at 6000 pounds Setting Up the Interlock Relay and turns it off at 1000 pounds. (Force On) Feature Relays 1-4 can be set up as interlock relays. To set up the relays for the interlock feature: 1. -
Page 41: Scaling The 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Tare Menu (Tare) Output (Aout) The Tare menu is used to select the tare mode. There are three modes of operation: Capture Tare, The 4-20 mA analog output can be scaled to provide Programmable Tare, and Off. -
Page 42: Setting Up The Password (Pass)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Disabling Password Protection Setting Up the Password (pass) To disable the password protection, access the The Password menu is used for programming three Password menu and enter the correct password levels of security to prevent unauthorized changes to twice, as shown below. -
Page 43: Advanced Features Menu
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages To simplify the setup process, functions not needed Display Parameter Action/Setting for most applications are located in the Advanced SCALE... -
Page 44: Noise Filter (Filter)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Rounding Feature (round) Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages The rounding feature is used to give the user a Display Parameter Action/Setting steadier display with fluctuating signals. Rounding is... -
Page 45: Select Menu (Select)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Auto-Zero (Auto 0) Select Menu (SElect) The Select menu is used to select the input signal Auto-zero corrects for drift that can occur over time conditioner applied to the input (linear), low-value that causes the input signal to slowly change. -
Page 46: Analog Output Programming (Aoutpr)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Analog Output Programming Analog Output Calibration (AoutPr) To perform the analog output calibration, it is recommended to use a milliamp meter with a The Analog Output Programming menu is used to resolution of at least 0.1 µA to measure the output... -
Page 47: Programmable Function Keys User Menu (User)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Programmable Function Keys Function Keys & Digital I/O Available Settings User Menu (user) Display Description The User menu allows the user to assign the front Ln1 Lo Display minimum display value on line 1... -
Page 48: Internal Source Calibration (Ical)
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Internal Source Calibration (ICAL) The following graphic shows the calibration of the 100 mV input range. The other ranges are calibrated in a similar way. There is no need to recalibrate the meter when first received from the factory. -
Page 49: Meter Operation
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Meter Operation Digital Inputs Operation Five (5) digital inputs, F4, DI-1 to DI-4, come standard The meter is capable of accepting any signal from on the meter. These digital inputs are programmed -250 to 250 mV in bipolar mode, or 0 to 300 mV in identically to function keys F1, F2, and F3. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Reset Meter to Factory Defaults When the parameters have been changed in a way Due to the many features and functions of the meter, that is difficult to determine what’s happening, it might it’s possible that the setup of the meter does not... -
Page 51: Factory Defaults & User Settings
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings Parameter Display Default Setting The following table shows the factory setting for most On 1 On delay relay 1 0.0 sec of the programmable parameters on the meter. -
Page 52: Troubleshooting Tips
Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Tips This meter is a highly sophisticated instrument with an extensive list of features and capabilities. If the programming buttons are used to program the meter, it may be a difficult task to keep everything straight. That is why we strongly... - Page 53 Helios PD2-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV 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...