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Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer
Instruction Manual
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Large Display NEMA 4X, IP65 Wall Mounted Flow Rate/Totalizer
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0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V, 1-5 V, and ±10 V Field Selectable Inputs with ±0.03% Accuracy
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Large Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 1.8" (46 mm) Readable from 100 Feet (30 Meters) Away
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Isolated 24 VDC @ 200 mA Transmitter Power Supply
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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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Dual Analog Inputs with Math Functions
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Rate, Total, and Grand Total for Each Input Channel
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Display Open Channel Flow with Programmable Exponent Feature
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32-Point Linearization & Square Root Extraction
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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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Programmable Display, Function Keys & Digital Input
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On-Board USB & 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
MeterView Pro
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  • Page 1 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual MeterView Pro USB Install • Large Display NEMA 4X, IP65 Wall Mounted Flow Rate/Totalizer • 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V, 1-5 V, and ±10 V Field Selectable Inputs with ±0.03% Accuracy •...
  • Page 2 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................6 Ordering Information ................... 6 Specifications....................... 9 General ......................9 Dual Process Input ..................10 Dual Rate/Totalizer ..................11 Relays ......................11 USB Connection .................... 11 Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output ............12 RS-485 Serial Communications ..............
  • Page 4 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Relay and Alarm Operation Diagrams ............37 High Alarm Operation (Set > Reset)..............37 Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset) ............37 High Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set > Reset) ........37 Low Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set <...
  • Page 5 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Table of Figures Figure 1. Meter Mounting Holes Location ............14 Figure 2. Meter Mounting Holes Dimensions ..........14 Figure 3. Meter Dimensions – Side View ............14 Figure 4. Meter Dimensions - Front View ............14 Figure 5.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Introduction Ordering Information The Helios PD2-6262 is a multi-purpose, easy to use, 85-265 VAC Models large-display dual-input rate/totalizer ideal for flow Standard Options Model rate, total, and flow control applications. It features...
  • Page 7 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 15 for details.
  • Page 8 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Useful Tools PD9501 Multi-Function Calibrator This PD9501 Multi-Function Calibrator has a variety of signal measurement and output functions, including voltage, current, thermocouple, and RTD. PD9502 Low-Cost Signal Generator PD9502 is a low-cost, compact, simple to use 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC signal generator.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Specifications Power 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz; 90-265 VDC, 20 W max; Options 12-24 VDC, 12-24 VAC, 15 W max. Powered over USB for configuration only. Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C.

  • Page 10: Dual Process Input

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Select Input for A and B Dual Process Input Sequence of Set up the rate, total, and grand total Operations engineering units for channels A & B, for Input Two Inputs Two non-isolated inputs, each separately...

  • Page 11: Dual Rate/Totalizer

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 12: Isolated 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 13: Compliance Information

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 14: Wall Mounting Instructions

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 15: Pipe Mounting Instructions

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 16: Installation Overview

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 17: Transmitter Supply Voltage Selection (P+, P-)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Transmitter 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 transmitter or sensor.

  • Page 18: Connections

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 19: Power Connections

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual The current input is protected against current Power Connections overload by a resettable fuse. The display may or Power connections are made to a two-terminal may not show a fault condition depending on the connector labeled POWER.

  • Page 20: Switching Inductive Loads

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Switching Inductive Loads RS-485 Connections The use of suppressors (snubbers) is strongly The RS-485 connections are made to a five terminal recommended when switching inductive loads to connector used for Modbus® RTU serial prevent disrupting the microprocessor’s operation.

  • Page 21: Digital I/O Connections

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual RS-485 Connection Examples RS-485 Converter Connections Figure 21 below details the wiring connections from the RS-485 connector to an RS-485 serial converter (such as the PDA7485-I or PDA8485-I) for a five-wire RS-232 Serial network.

  • Page 22: F4 Digital Input Connections

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual F4 Digital Input Connections Remote Operation of Meter The meter can be operated via the programming A digital input, F4, is standard on the meter. This buttons or a PDA2364-MRUE remote control station...

  • Page 23: Setup And Programming

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setup and Programming There is no need to recalibrate the meter when first received from the factory. The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment for milliamps and volts with calibration equipment that is certified to NIST standards.

  • Page 24: Programming Buttons

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programming Buttons Lower Door Panel SIGNAL MA OUT RELAY1 RELAY2 RELAY3 RELAY4 P+/P- 24V 10V 5V COM V+ mA+ COM V+ mA+ POWER Ch-A Ch-B MENU RIGHT MENU RESET ENTER Button Description...

  • Page 25: Display Functions & Messages

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting Description The following table shows the main menu functions Inp 2 Input 2 Calibrate input 2 signal or and messages in the order they appear in the menu.
  • Page 26 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Description D gt-b D TAbC Display Assign display to channel Display total Alternate display of grand total B grand total A, B, and channel A total, channel B...
  • Page 27 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Parameter Action/Setting Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Description nmAn DLY 1* Delay 1 Enter relay 1 (*through 4) Manual Press Enter to manually time delay setup control relays or analog output operation...

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Main Menu Setting Numeric Values The main menu consists of the most commonly used The numeric values are set using the Right and Up functions: Reset, Manual Control, Setup, and arrow buttons. Press Right arrow to select next digit Password.

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Meter (Setup)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting Up the Meter (setup) The Setup menu is used to select: Input signal the meter will accept for channel A and channel B Units for A & B rate, total & grand total, and C Decimal positions for A &...

  • Page 30: Setting The Input Signal (Input)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Rate, Total, & Grand Setting the Input Signal (Input) Total Units/Tags (units) Enter the Input menu to set up the meter to display current (nmA) or voltage (Volt) inputs for channel A Enter the channel A and B rate, total, grand total, and and channel B.

  • Page 31: Setting The Decimal Point (Dec Pt)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Decimal Point (dEc pt) Programming the Rate/Totalizer (prog) The decimal point for any channel, rate, total, or grand total, may be set with up to five decimal places The meter may either be scaled (SCALE) without or with no decimal point at all.
  • Page 32 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Input Calibration Method (InCAL) Error Message (Error) There are two methods of calibrating (or scaling) the An error message indicates that the calibration or display for each input channel to show the correct scaling process was not successful.
  • Page 33 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Calibrating the Meter with External Total & Grand Total Setup (tsetup) The time base and total conversion factor, and grand Source total conversion factor for input channels A and B are To scale the meter without a signal source, refer to located in the Totalizer Setup menu.

  • Page 34: Setting The Display Parameters & Intensity (Dsplay)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 35: Setting The Relay Operation (Relay)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Operation Setting the Relay Assignment (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 36 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programming Set and Reset Points Relay Action for Loss of 4-20 mA High alarm indication: program set point above reset Input (Loop Break) point. The loop break feature is associated with the 4-20 mA Low alarm indication: program set point below reset input.

  • Page 37: Relay And Alarm Operation Diagrams

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 38: Time Delay Operation

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 39: Pump Alternation Control Operation

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer 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 40: Relay Operation Details

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 41: Non-Latching Relay (Auto)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 42: Acknowledging Relays

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Acknowledging Relays Pump Alternation Control Applications (Altern) There are three ways to acknowledge relays programmed for manual reset: For pump control applications where two or more Via the programmable front panel function keys similar pumps are used to control the level of a tank F1-F3 (Example: F3 assigned to ACK).

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting Up the Interlock Relay Interlock Relay Operation Example Relays 1 & 2 are configured to energize (their front (Force On) Feature panel LEDs are steady on) when SW1 & SW2 Relays 1-4 can be set up as interlock relays. To set switches (above) are closed.

  • Page 44: Scaling The 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 45: Setting Up The Password (Pass)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 46: Advanced Features Menu

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer 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 Ch-b Channel B Select menu for channel B Features menu.
  • Page 47 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting Display Parameter Action/Setting Ch-b Ch-b Channel B Set low-flow cutoff for Channel B Perform calibration on Channel B...

  • Page 48: Noise Filter (Filter)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Noise Filter (filter) Modbus RTU Serial Communications (serial) The noise filter is available for unusually noisy signals that cause an unstable process variable display. The The meter is equipped with serial communications...

  • Page 49: Select Menu (Select)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Select Menu (SElect) The Select menu is used to select the input signal conditioner applied to the inputs (linear, square root, or programmable exponent), math function for A & B, constants, low-flow cutoff, total count direction (up or down from a preset amount), and analog output programming.

  • Page 50: Multi-Point Linearization (Linear)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Multi-Point Linearization (Linear) Math Constants (Const) Meters are set up at the factory for linear function with The Math Constants menu is used to set the 2-point linearization. Up to 32 linearization points can constants used in channel C math.

  • Page 51: Totalizer Count Up/Down (Count)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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...

  • Page 52: Analog Output Programming (Aoutpr)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Analog Output Programming Analog Output Value for Loss of 4-20 mA Input (Loop Break) (AoutPr) The AoutPr - Break menu is used to force the analog The Analog Output Programming menu is used to output to go to a user-specified mA value if a break program the behavior of the 4-20 mA output.

  • Page 53: Programmable Function Keys User Menu (User)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programmable Function Keys User Menu (user) The User menu allows the user to assign the programming buttons function keys F1, F2, and F3, the digital input F4 (located on the input signal...
  • Page 54 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Function Keys & Digital I/O Function Keys & Digital I/O Available Settings Available Settings Display Description Refer to the following table for descriptions of each Display minimum channel C display Ln2 HC available function key or digital I/O setting.

  • Page 55: Internal Calibration (Ical)

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Internal Calibration (ICAL) The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment for milliamps and volts with calibration equipment that is certified to NIST standards. The use of calibrated signal sources is necessary to perform the internal calibration of the meter.

  • Page 56: Meter Operation

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Meter Operation Function Keys Operation During operation, the programmable function keys The meter is capable of accepting two input channels operate according to the way they have been (A and B) of either current (0-20 mA, 4-20 mA) or programmed in the Advanced Features –...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 58: Factory Defaults & User Settings

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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. T CF Total conversion factor, 1.000...
  • Page 59 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings Parameter Display Default Setting Filter, channel A Ch-A Filter, channel B Ch-B Bypass, channel A bypass bypass Bypass, channel B Round Round Cutoff Cutoff Cutoff value, channel A Ch-a 0.0 (disabled)

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Tips

    Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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 61 Helios PD2-6262 Dual Analog 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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