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Precision Digital Corporation ProtEx MAX PD8-6363 Instruction Manual

Explosion-proof dual pulse input rate/totalizer
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PD8-6363 Explosion-Proof Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer
Instruction Manual
• Fully-Approved Explosion-Proof Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizers
• Dual Pulse, Open Collector, NPN, PNP, TTL, Switch Contact, Sine Wave (Coil), Square Wave Inputs
• Rate, Total, and Grand Total for Each Input Channel
• Display Rate & Total at the Same Time
• Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 0.6" (15 mm) & 0.46" (12 mm)
• SafeTouch Through-Glass Button Programming
• Display Mountable at 0°, 90°, 180°, & 270°
• Isolated 5, 10 or 24 VDC Flowmeter Power Supply
• Gate Function for Display of Slow Pulse Rates
• 4 Relays with Interlocking Capability + Isolated 4-20 mA Output Option
• Free PC-Based, On-Board, MeterView Pro USB Programming Software
• SunBright Display Standard Feature; Great for Outdoor Applications
• Total, Grand Total or Non-Resettable Grand Total
• Front Panel or Remote Total Reset
• Password Protection for Programming and Total Reset
• Total Stored in Non-Volatile Memory
• K-Factor, Internal Scaling, or External Calibration
• Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°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
• Input Power Options: 85-265 VAC / 90-265 VDC or 12-24 VDC / 12-24 VAC
• Programmable Display, Function Keys & Digital Inputs
• Flanges for Wall or Pipe Mounting
• Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Die-Cast Aluminum Enclosure
• On-Board RS-485 Serial Communications
• Modbus RTU Communication Protocol Standard
• Four 3/4" NPT Threaded Conduit Openings (Two Plugs Installed)
• 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 • On-Board RS-485 Serial Communications • Modbus RTU Communication Protocol Standard • Four 3/4" NPT Threaded Conduit Openings (Two Plugs Installed) • 3-Year Warranty PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION 233 South Street • Hopkinton MA 01748 USA Tel (800) 343-1001 • Fax (508) 655-8990 www.predig.com...
  • Page 3 Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov they like without even looking in the manual. Limited Warranty Precision Digital Corporation warrants this product Watch MeterView Pro Software Video at against defects in material or workmanship for the www.predig.com/meterviewpro specified period under “Specifications” from the date of shipment from the factory.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................7 Ordering Information ..................7 Key Features ....................... 9 Specifications ....................12 General ......................12 Dual Pulse Inputs ..................13 Dual Rate/Totalizer ..................14 Relays ......................14 USB Connection ...................
  • Page 5 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Operation (relay) ............42 Setting the Relay Assignment (asSign) ............. 42 Setting the Relay Action (Act) ..............42 Programming Set and Reset Points ............43 Setting Fail-Safe Operation ................ 43 Programming Time Delay ................
  • Page 6 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Table of Figures Figure 1. Enclosure Dimensions – Front View ..........18 Figure 2. Enclosure Dimensions – Side Cross Section View ....... 18 Figure 3. Flowmeter Supply Voltage Selection ..........21 Figure 4.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Introduction Ordering Information The ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 is an explosion-proof 85-265 VAC Models dual pulse input rate/totalizer ideal for flow rate, total, and flow control applications. The totalizer features a Standard Options Model Features Installed...
  • Page 8 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual MeterView Pro Software Demonstration Helpful Videos Learn how easy it is to program Precision Digital's There are several videos that will help you get a ProVu (ProtEX-MAX) process meter for a level better understating of the features and functionality of application using MeterView Pro PC-based the ProtEX-MAX products.

  • Page 9: Key Features

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Key Features Connections for PD8-6363-6H7 & PD8-6363-7H7...
  • Page 10 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Physical Features Wide Viewing Angle Customers can’t always look at the display from The ProtEX-MAX is designed for ease-of-use in safe straight on, so the window and display module have and hazardous applications. The ProtEX-MAX is been optimized to provide a wide viewing angle of housed in a rugged NEMA 4X explosion-proof approximately ±40°;...
  • Page 11 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Rotatable Display Removable Screw Terminals The ProtEX-MAX rotatable display, along with four Industrial applications require screw terminal available conduit connections, provide for numerous connections for easy field wiring, and the installation options. The display can be rotated in 90° ProtEX-MAX goes one step further in convenience increments.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow 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 Fuse Required external fuse: UL Recognized, operation at +25°C.

  • Page 13: Dual Pulse Inputs

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Dual Pulse Inputs Input High Threshold 1.6 V 3.3 V Two Inputs Field selectable: Pulse or square wave 0-5 V, 0-12 V, or 0-24 V @ 30 kHz; TTL; open collector 4.7 k pull-up to 5 V @ Select Input for A and B Sequence of 30 kHz;...

  • Page 14: Dual Rate/Totalizer

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow 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 15: Isolated 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output Option

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Digital Input (F4) Output Option 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 & Source total;...

  • Page 16: Compliance Information

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Compliance Information Product Ratings and Approvals Enclosure: Type 4X; IP66 Electromagnetic Compatibility Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G Emissions EN 55022 Class III, Division 1, T5/T6 Class A ITE emissions requirements Class I, Zone 1, AEx d, IIC Gb T5/T6...

  • Page 17: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual EU Declaration of Pre-Installed Conduit Plugs Conformity The ProtEX-MAX is supplied with two pre-installed conduit plugs for installations that do not require the EU Declaration of Conformity is available in the use of all four conduit entries.

  • Page 18: Mounting

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Wall Mounting Instructions Mounting The totalizer can be mounted to any wall or flat The ProtEX-MAX has four slotted mounting flanges surface using the four provided mounting holes that may be used for pipe mounting or wall mounting. located in the cast-in flanges.
  • Page 19 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Pipe Mounting Instructions Vertical Pipe Mounting Horizontal Pipe Mounting The totalizer can also be mounted to a pipe using an optional U-Bolt kit. This kit includes two U-bolts, the necessary hardware, and is available in zinc plated steel (PDA6848) and 316 stainless steel (PDA6848-SS).

  • Page 20: Installation Overview

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Installation Overview Once the driver is installed, an AutoPlay dialog should appear for the drive We recommend the following sequence for getting the “MAINSTAL.” Click “Open folder to view totalizer into service: files.”...

  • Page 21: Flowmeter Supply Voltage Selection (P+, P-)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Flowmeter Supply Voltage To access the connectors, remove the enclosure cover and unscrew the two captive screws that fasten Selection (P+, P-) the electronics module. Signal connections are made to de-pluggable connectors on the back of the All totalizers, including models equipped with the electronics module.

  • Page 22: Pro Vu U Electronics Module Layout

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Electronics Module Layout for PD8-6363-6H7 and PD8-6363-7H7* * For models PD8-6363-6H0 and PD8-6363-7H0, the upper set of connectors (RELAYs & MA OUT) are not present Figure 5. P Electronics Module Layout USB Connection Figure 6.

  • Page 23: Power Connections

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Power Connections Power connections are made to a two-terminal connector labeled POWER. The totalizer will operate regardless of DC polarity connection. The + and - symbols are only a suggested wiring convention. There are separate models for low voltage and high voltage power.

  • Page 24: Signal Connections

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Signal Connections Signal connections are made to a nine-terminal connector labeled SIGNAL. The COM (common) terminals are the return for certain input signals. The two COM terminals connect to the same common return, and are not isolated.

  • Page 25: Configure Input Type And Level Switches

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Configure Input Type and Level Switching Inductive Loads Switches The use of suppressors (snubbers) is strongly recommended when switching inductive loads to Channel A and B each have an internal input type prevent disrupting the microprocessor’s operation.

  • Page 26: Rs-485 Connections

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual RS-485 Connections The RS-485 connections are made to a five terminal connector used for Modbus® RTU serial communications. The RS-485 terminals include Transmit Data (DO) and (/DO), Receive Data (DI) and (/DI), and Signal Ground.

  • Page 27: Digital I/O Connections

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Digital I/O Connections Remote Programming The totalizer can be operated via the programming buttons or a remote control station with required approvals to be located in a hazardous area using the digital inputs and outputs.

  • Page 28: Setup And Programming

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setup and Programming The totalizer may either be scaled (SCALE) without applying an input, calibrated (Cal) by applying an input, or you may use the K-Factor menu to match the rate/totalizer with a flowmeter’s k-factor (pulse/unit of measure). The totalizer comes factory calibrated to NIST standards, so for initial setup, it is recommended to use the K-Factor method or (SCALE) function.

  • Page 29: Programming Buttons

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programming Buttons Button Symbol Description Press to enter or exit Programming Mode, view settings, or exit max/min readings Press to reset max/min readings or other parameter/function assigned through the User menu Press to display max/min readings or other parameter/function assigned through the User menu Press to acknowledge relays or other parameters/function...

  • Page 30: Display Functions & Messages

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Display Functions & Messages The totalizer displays various functions and messages Display Parameter Action/Setting during setup, programming, and operation. The Description following table shows the main menu functions and Total* Total Set total decimal point...
  • Page 31 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Display Functions & Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Description T dly D Lo-B Time delay Program automatic reset Display Display low value of time delay low B channel B dsplay...
  • Page 32 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Display Functions & Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting Display Parameter Action/Setting Description Description nm bus Tot a Modbus Assign relay to Modbus Reset Press Enter to reset register total A channel A total Tot b...

  • Page 33: Main Menu

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow 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 34: Setting Up The Totalizer (Setup)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting Up the Totalizer (setup) The Setup menu is used to select: Total enable/disable and channel A and B input modes Units for A & B rate, total & grand total, and C Decimal positions for A &...

  • Page 35: Setting The Input Signal (Input)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Input Signal (Input) Setting the Dual-Input Mode (nmode) There are two internal slide switches, located inside the rear meter housing to the left of the input The Mode menu is used to set the functions of the connector, which must be configured according to the dual input and total.

  • Page 36: Figure 26. Dual Input Mode (Ud Bi)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Quadrature Input Type 4 (quad 4) Ch-B Totalizer Add/Subtract by Digital Input (ud BI) Total of channel B will add or subtract as determined by the state of a digital input. Channel B total will add at each falling edge if an assigned digital input is high, and subtract at each rising edge if an assigned digital input is low.

  • Page 37: Setting The Rate, Total, & Grand Total Units/Tags (Units)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Decimal Point (dEc pt) Setting the Rate, Total, & Grand Total Units/Tags (units) The decimal point for any channel, rate, total, or grand total, may be set with up to five decimal places Enter the channel A and B rate, total, grand total, and or with no decimal point at all.

  • Page 38: Programming The Rate/Totalizer (Prog)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programming the Rate/Totalizer Input Calibration Method (InCAL) There are three methods of calibrating (or scaling) the (prog) display for each input channel to show the correct The totalizer may either be scaled (SCALE) without engineering units.
  • Page 39 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Scaling the Totalizer for Channel Calibrating the Totalizer with External Source (CAL-A, CAL-B) A (SCal-A) To scale the totalizer without a signal source, refer to Scaling the Totalizer without a Signal Source (SCAL-A, SCAL-B), page 38.
  • Page 40 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Total & Grand Total Setup (tsetup) Total & Grand Total Reset The time base and total and grand total conversion (treset) factors for input channels A and B are located in the Total reset menus are located in the Program menu.

  • Page 41: Setting The Display Parameters & Intensity (Dsplay)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow 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 42: Setting The Relay Operation (Relay)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Assignment Setting the Relay Operation (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 43: Programming Set And Reset Points

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programming Set and Reset Setting Fail-Safe Operation Points In fail-safe mode of operation, the relay coil is energized when the process variable is within safe High alarm indication: program set point above reset limits and the relay coil is de-energized when the point.

  • Page 44: Relay And Alarm Operation Diagrams

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow 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 45: Time Delay Operation

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow 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 46: Pump Alternation Control Operation

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Pump Alternation Control Operation...

  • Page 47: Relay Operation Details

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow 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 installed, and provide status indication for the usefulness beyond simple indication to provide users following:...

  • Page 48: Non-Latching Relay (Auto)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Non-Latching Relay (Auto) Latching Relay with Clear (Lt-Clr) In this application, the totalizer is set up for automatic In this application, the totalizer is set up for manual reset (non-latching relay). Acknowledging the alarm reset only after the signal passes the reset point while it is still present has no effect on either the LED (alarm condition has cleared).

  • Page 49: Acknowledging Relays

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Acknowledging Relays Setting Up the Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature There are three ways to acknowledge relays programmed for manual reset: Relays 1-4 can be set up as interlock relays. To set Via the programmable front panel function keys up the relays for the interlock feature: F1-F3 (Example: F3 assigned to ACK).

  • Page 50: Scaling The 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow 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 51: Setting Up The Password (Pass)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Making Changes to a Password Setting Up the Password (pass) Protected Totalizer The Password menu is used for programming three levels of security to prevent unauthorized changes to If the totalizer is password protected, the totalizer will the programmed parameter settings, to restrict the display the message Locd (Locked) when the Menu ability to reset the totals and grand totals, and to...

  • Page 52: Advanced Features Menu

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting To simplify the setup process, functions not needed Sunm for most applications are located in the Advanced C = (A+B+P)*F Features menu.

  • Page 53: Gate Function (Gate)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Gate Function (Gate) Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting The gate function (Gate) is the first option in the Advanced Features menu. There are two settings for 4 nmA 4 mA output Enter mA output value the Gate, low gate (Lo G) and high gate (Hi G).

  • Page 54: Contact De-Bounce Filter (Filter)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Contact De-Bounce Filter (FiLter) Modbus RTU Serial Communications (serial) The filter function (Filter) is the second option in the Advanced Features menu. The filter function (FiLter) The totalizer is equipped with serial communications can be used for applications where the totalizer is set capability as a standard feature using Modbus RTU up to count pulses generated by switch contacts.

  • Page 55: Select Menu (Select)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Select Menu (SElect) The Select menu is used to select the input signal conditioner applied to the inputs, math function for A & B, constants, low-flow cutoff, total count direction (up or down from a preset amount), and analog output programming. Multi-point linearization is part of the linear function selection.

  • Page 56: Math Function (Nmath)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Math Function (nmath) Math Constants (Const) The Math menu is used to select the math function The Math Constants menu is used to set the that will determine the channel C value. These math constants used in channel C math.

  • Page 57: Totalizer Count Up/Down (Count)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow 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 programmed individually from 0 to 999999.

  • Page 58: Programmable Function Keys User Menu (User)

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Programmable Function Keys Function Keys & Digital I/O Available Settings User Menu (user) Display Description Scrolls values for A, B & C when The User menu allows the user to assign the front activated.
  • Page 59 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Function Keys & Digital I/O Available Settings Display Description nmenu Mimic the menu button functionality (digital inputs only) rigHt Mimic the right arrow/F1 button functionality (digital inputs only) Mimic the up arrow/F2 button functionality (digital inputs only) Enter Mimic the enter/F3 button...

  • Page 60: Totalizer Operation

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Totalizer Operation SafeTouch Buttons The ProtEX-MAX is equipped with four sensors that When installed, the primary way to operate the operate as through-glass buttons so that it can be totalizer is with the SafeTouch through-glass buttons programmed and operated without removing the cover that allow the user to perform various operations (and exposing the electronics) in a hazardous area.

  • Page 61: Function Keys Operation

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Total Reset Capabilities Function Keys Operation During operation, the programmable function keys The user may reset the total via a SafeTouch button, operate according to the way they have been the F4 terminal at the back of the meter, an external programmed in the Advanced Features –...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Reset Totalizer to Factory Defaults The rugged design and the user-friendly interface of the totalizer should make it unusual for the installer or When the parameters have been changed in a way operator to refer to this section of the manual.

  • Page 63: Factory Defaults & User Settings

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow 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 totalizer. D Ch-A Display line 1 Channel A Factory Defaults &...
  • Page 64 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings Parameter Display Default Setting nmath Math Sunm Math, channel C Adder Adder (constant P) 0.000 Factor Factor (constant F) user User F1 function key Reset max & min F2 function key Line 1 Max &...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting Tips

    ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Tips This totalizer is a highly sophisticated instrument with an extensive list of features and capabilities. If the front panel buttons are used to program the totalizer, it may be a difficult task to keep everything straight. That is why we strongly recommend the use of the free MeterView Pro software for all programming activities.
  • Page 66 ProtEX-MAX PD8-6363 Dual Pulse Input Flow Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Check/Action Serial Communications Power LED Check: Indicator is off Modular cable connection Power to the device If only the TX (or DATA IN) data status Check: LED is flashing when serial Serial cable communications attempted Protocol selected on device...
  • Page 68 Email: sales@predig.com Place Orders Email: orders@predig.com For the latest version of this manual please visit www.predig.com PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION 233 South Street • Hopkinton MA 01748 USA Tel (800) 343-1001 • Fax (508) 655-8990 www.predig.com LIM8-6363_F SFT039 Ver 4.010 & up...

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