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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 Main Display With 1/8 or 1/16 Resolution
• 0.4" (10.2 mm) 7 Alphanumeric Characters Secondary 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 Through-Glass Button Programming
• 20-Segment Tank Side Level Indicator Bargraph
• Open Collector Output Assignable to High or Low Alarm
• HART
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Protocol Transparent
• Loop or External DC-Powered Backlight Standard
• Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
• Installation Temperature Range: -55 to 75°C (-67 to 167°F)
• CSA Certified as Explosion-Proof / Dust-Ignition-Proof / Flame-Proof
• ATEX and IECEx Certified as Explosion-Proof
• Conformal Coated PCBs for Dust and Humidity Protection
• Password Protection
• 32-Point Linearization
• Wide Viewing Angle
• Built-In Flange for Wall or Pipe Mounting
• Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Die-Cast Aluminum & Stainless Steel Enclosures
• Two 3/4" NPT or M20 Conduit Openings
• 2" U-Bolt Kit Available
• 3-Year Warranty
PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION
233 South Street • Hopkinton MA 01748 USA
Tel (800) 343-1001 • (508) 655-7300
www.predig.com
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- Page 1 • Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Die-Cast Aluminum & Stainless Steel Enclosures • Two 3/4" NPT or M20 Conduit Openings • 2" U-Bolt Kit Available • 3-Year Warranty PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION 233 South Street • Hopkinton MA 01748 USA Tel (800) 343-1001 • (508) 655-7300 www.predig.com...
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Page 2: Introduction
WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Limited Warranty Precision Digital Corporation warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the specified period under “Specifications” from the date of shipment from the factory. Precision Digital’s liability under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase value, repair, or replacement of the defective unit. -
Page 3: Ordering Information
Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter with PD6801-0K1 Backlight and Two 3/4" Conduit Openings Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter with PD6801-0K1-M20 Backlight and Two M20 Conduit Openings Stainless Steel Enclosure Model Description Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter with PD6801-0K1-SS Backlight and Two 3/4"... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................2 Ordering Information ..................3 Table of Contents ....................4 Physical Features ....................6 Accessories ......................8 Specifications ..................... 9 General ......................9 Input ........................ 9 Open Collector Output ................... - Page 5 PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Table of Figures Figure 1. Enclosure Dimensions - Front View ............ 13 Figure 2. Enclosure Dimensions - Side View ............. 13 Figure 3. Enclosure Dimensions - Top View ............13 Figure 4.
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Page 6: Physical Features
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Physical Features The ProtEX-Pro PD6801-0K0 comes with two ¾" NPT conduit openings and the PD6801-0K0-M20 comes with two M20 conduit openings. Great for Cold Temperatures Wide Viewing Angle The ProtEX-Pro PD6801 will operate over a The window and display module have been optimized temperature range of -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F). - Page 7 PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Easy Pipe Mounting Tamper-Proof Capability The ProtEX-Pro comes with a built-in mounting flange. The instrument can be made tamper-proof by This allows for easy mounting to walls or pipes using inserting a wire through the built-in loop on the base PDA6846-SS Stainless Steel 2"...
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Page 8: Accessories
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Accessories PDA1024-01 24 VDC Power Supply PDA1024-01 is a DIN rail mounted 1.5 A, 24 VDC power supply that can be used to power the 4-20 mA transmitter. PDA6846-SS 2" U-Bolt Kit PDA6846-SS U-Bolt Kit provides a convenient way to mount the PD6801 to 1.5"... -
Page 9: Specifications
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Specifications Weight Aluminum: 4.8 lbs (2.18 kg) Stainless Steel: 8.7 lbs (4.3 kg) Warranty 3 years parts and labor. See Warranty Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C. Information and Terms &... -
Page 10: Enclosure
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Enclosure Material AL Models: ASTM A413 LM6 die-cast aluminum, copper-free, enamel coated SS Models: ASTM A743 CF8M investment-cast 316 stainless steel Gasket Fluoroelastomer Rating NEMA 4X, IP68 Explosion-proof Color AL: Blue SS: Silver Window Borosilicate glass... -
Page 11: General Compliance Information
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual ATEX/IECEx Specific Conditions of Use General Compliance The equipment label and epoxy coating may generate Information an ignition-capable level of electrostatic charges under certain extreme conditions. The user should ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility that the equipment is not installed in a location where it may be subjected to external conditions (such as... -
Page 12: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual EU Declaration of Conformity Unpacking For shipments to the EU and UK, a Declaration of Remove the meter from box. Inspect the packaging Conformity was printed and included with the product. and contents for damage. -
Page 13: Dimensions
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Dimensions All units: inches (mm) 3.35 (85.1) 2.25 (57.2) 0.32 (8.2) 5.25 (133) Figure 1. Enclosure Dimensions - Front View 5.65 (144) Figure 2. Enclosure Dimensions - Side View 4.80 (122) Figure 3. -
Page 14: Connections
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual Connections • Observe all safety regulations. Electrical wiring To access the connectors, remove the enclosure should be performed in accordance with all cover and unscrew the two captive screws that fasten agency requirements and applicable national, the display module. -
Page 15: 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 4. -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 fol- Press MENU button to enter Programming Mode then lowing table shows the main menu functions and press the Up Arrow button to scroll through the main... -
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 the level display for most applications are located in the Advanced Features Menu. -
Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29 PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter Instruction Manual NOTES...
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