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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°
• SafeTouch
TM
Through-Glass Button Programming
• 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 • 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 2: Introduction
Anyone using this product for such applications and letters up to seven characters long for use as does so at his/her own risk. Precision Digital engineering units and/or the process identification tag. Corporation shall not be held liable for damages The backlight lets you see the display under any resulting from such improper use. - Page 3 PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual ProtEX Enclosure Unique Features Helpful Videos Learn about the unique features of the ProtEX The following videos might be of interest. Series enclosures. ProtEX-F&I Loop-Powered Level Meter The PD6801 level meter displays level in feet and inches, providing simple and easy-to- understand level indication.
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Page 4: 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....................4 Specifications....................... 6 General ......................6 Input ........................6 Open Collector Output ..................6 Product Ratings and Approvals ..............7 Electromagnetic Compatibility ............... - Page 5 PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Table of Figures Figure 1. Enclosure Dimensions – Front View ............ 9 Figure 2. Enclosure Dimensions – Side Cross Section View ......9 Figure 3. Connector Board..................10 Figure 4. Connections without Backlight ............11 Figure 5.
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Page 6: Specifications
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Specifications Overall 5.65" x 5.25" x 4.86" (W x H x D) Dimensions (144 mm x 133 mm x 124 mm) Weight 5.00 lbs (80 oz, 2.27 kg) Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C. Warranty 3 years parts and labor. -
Page 7: Product Ratings And Approvals
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Product Ratings and Approvals Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 61326 Emissions Explosion-proof for use in: Safety requirements for measurement, Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C and D control, and laboratory use – Industrial Dust-ignition proof for use in: Group 1 Class A ISM emissions Class II/III, Division 1, Groups E, F and G;... -
Page 8: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual EU Declaration of Safety Information Conformity • Read complete instructions prior to installation EU Declaration of Conformity is available in the and operation of the meter. Documentation CD provided with the product under •... -
Page 9: Installation
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Installation Mounting For Installation in USA: The PD6801 must be The PD6801 has two slotted mounting flanges that installed in accordance with the National Electrical may be used for pipe mounting or wall mounting. Code (NEC) NFPA 70. -
Page 10: 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 11: Wiring Diagrams
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual External Acknowledge Connection Wiring Diagrams External acknowledge connections are made to two Signal connections are made to a four-terminal terminals labeled RESET. Connect to a contact closure connector mounted in the base of the enclosure per source such as a relay or a pushbutton as shown in Figure 3. -
Page 12: 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. levels of ambient interference and to protect against false triggering, however, it is recommended that the The meter is factory calibrated for milliamps prior to... -
Page 13: 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 14: Main Menu Display Functions & Messages
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Main Menu Display Functions & Main Menu 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 Press MENU button to enter Programming Mode then following table shows the main menu functions and press the Up Arrow button to scroll through the main... -
Page 15: Setting Up The Meter (Setup)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Setting Numeric Values Setting Up the Meter (SETUP) 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 16: 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 enter the value in milliamps (mA) for input 1, and then of an in 1/8 or 1/16... -
Page 17: Configuring The Lower Display (Display)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Configuring the Lower Display Setting the Tag (TAG) (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 custom tag (TAG), volume (VOLUME), volume and tag (VOL+ TAG), percent of full height (PCT HT), or percent of full height and tag (PCT+ TAG) or be blank (OFF). -
Page 18: Advanced Features Menu (Advance)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu Display Parameter Action/Setting Points points for volume (ADVANCE) scaling INPUT 1 To simplify the setup process, functions not needed Set volume input 1 on Input 1 for most applications are located in the Advanced the level display Features Menu. -
Page 19: Alarm Output (Output)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter 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. -
Page 20: Level Input Live Signal Calibration (Lvl Cal)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds to Level Input Live Signal Calibration enter the Advanced Features menu. Press the UP (LVL CAL) arrow button to scroll to the Internal Calibration menu (ICAL) and press ENTER. -
Page 21: Setting Up The Password (Passwrd)
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Setting Up the Password Disabling Password Protection (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 22: 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 Button Symbol Description defaults. -
Page 23: Factory Defaults & User Settings
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Factory Defaults & User 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 24: 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 25 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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