Precision Digital Corporation Helios PD2-6001 Instruction Manual

Precision Digital Corporation Helios PD2-6001 Instruction Manual

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Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter
Instruction Manual
Large Display NEMA 4X, IP65 Wall Mounted Meter
Feet & Inches Display Ideal for Level Applications
0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V, 1-5 V, and ±10 V Field Selectable Inputs with ±0.03% Accuracy
Large Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 1.8" (46 mm) Readable from 100 Feet (30 Meters) Away
Isolated 24 VDC @ 200 mA Transmitter Power Supply
Easy Field Scaling in Engineering Units without Applying an Input
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
Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F)
Conformal Coated PCBs for Dust and Humidity Protection
UL & C-UL Listed. E160849; 508 Industrial Control Equipment
Input Power Options: 85-265 VAC / 90-265 VDC or 12-24 VDC / 12-24 VAC
Display Input in Two Different Scales Simultaneously - Great for Level Applications
Multi-Pump Alternation Control
Round Horizontal Tank Function; Just Enter Diameter & Length
32-Point Linearization
Programmable Display, Function Keys & Digital Inputs
On-Board RS-485 Serial Communications
Modbus RTU Communication Protocol Standard
5 Digital Inputs & 4 Digital Outputs Standard
Password Protection
Light / Horn & Button Accessory
Control Station Accessory for Remote Operation
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
USB Install

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  • Page 1 Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual MeterView Pro USB Install • Large Display NEMA 4X, IP65 Wall Mounted Meter • Feet & Inches Display Ideal for Level Applications • 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 PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................6 Ordering Information ................... 6 Specifications....................... 9 General ......................9 Process Input ....................10 Relays ......................10 USB Connection .................... 10 Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output ............11 RS-485 Serial Communications ..............
  • Page 4 Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Operation (relay) ............31 Setting the Relay Action ................31 Programming Set and Reset Points ............32 Setting Fail-Safe Operation ................. 32 Programming Time Delay................32 Relay Action for Loss of 4-20 mA Input (Loop Break) ......... 32 Relay and Alarm Operation Diagrams ............
  • Page 5 Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Table of Figures Figure 1. Meter Mounting Holes Location ............13 Figure 2. Meter Mounting Holes Dimensions ..........13 Figure 3. Meter Dimensions – Side View ............13 Figure 4. Meter Dimensions - Front View ............13 Figure 5.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Introduction Ordering Information The Helios PD2-6001 is a multi-purpose, easy to use, 85-265 VAC Models large-display digital process meter featuring a bright, Standard Options Model easy-to-read main display with large 1.8 inch...
  • Page 7 Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Light / Horn & Button 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.
  • Page 8 Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter 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 PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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/output-to-power line operation at +25°C. 500 V input-to-output or output-to-P+ supply...
  • Page 10: Process Input

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Process Input Relays Inputs Field selectable: 0-20, 4-20 mA Rating 4 SPDT (Form C) internal and rated 3 A 10 V (0-5, 1-5, 0-10 V) @ 30 VDC and 125/250 VAC resistive load;...
  • Page 11: Isolated 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Digital Input (F4) Output Function Remote operation of front-panel buttons, acknowledge/reset relays, reset max/min Output Process variable (PV), max, min, set points values. See Function Keys & Digital I/O...
  • Page 12: Compliance Information

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 13: Wall Mounting Instructions

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 14: Pipe Mounting Instructions

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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. To mount the meter to a pipe using the pipe mounting kit accessory, follow these instructions.
  • Page 15: Installation Overview

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 16: Transmitter Supply Voltage Selection (P+, P-)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter 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 17: Connections

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 18: Power Connections

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual The current input is protected against current Power Connections overload by an internal resettable fuse. The display Power connections are made to a two-terminal may or may not show a fault condition depending on connector labeled POWER.
  • Page 19: Switching Inductive Loads

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter 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 20: Digital I/O Connections

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter 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 21: F4 Digital Input Connections

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual F4 Digital Input Connections Remote Operation of Meter A digital input, F4, is standard on the meter. This The meter can be operated via the programming digital input should be connected with a normally...
  • Page 22: Setup And Programming

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter 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 23: Programming Buttons

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Programming Buttons Lower Door Panel SIGNAL MA OUT RELAY1 RELAY2 RELAY3 RELAY4 P+/P- 24V 10V 5V POWER V+ mA+ MENU RIGHT MENU RESET ENTER Button Description Button Description Menu Up Arrow/F2...
  • Page 24: Display Functions & Messages

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 25: Main Menu

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Main Menu Display Functions & Messages The main menu consists of the most commonly used Display Parameter Action/Setting functions: Setup, Reset, Control, and Password. Description • Press Menu button to enter Programming Mode...
  • Page 26: Setting Numeric Values

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Setting Numeric Values Setting Up the Meter (setup) The numeric values on PV1 (main display) are set The Setup menu is used to select: using the Right and Up arrow buttons. Press Right...
  • Page 27: Setting The Input Signal (Input)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Input Signal (Input) Setting the Input Units or Custom Tags (units) Enter the Input menu to set up the meter to display current (nmA) or voltage (Volt) inputs.
  • Page 28: Setting The Decimal Point (Dec Pt)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Decimal Point (dEc pt) Program Menu for Single Scale Process The decimal point on PV2 (display line 2) may be set only if the dual-scale level feature is selected. It may be set with up to five decimal places or with no decimal point at all.
  • Page 29 Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Dual-Scale for Level Application Calibrating the Meter with External The analog input can be displayed in two different Source (Cal) scales, by enabling the dual-scale feature (d-SCAL) in the Setup-Input menu. See Setting the Input Signal Note: To scale the meter without a signal source (Input) page 27.
  • Page 30: Setting The Display Parameter & Intensity (Dsplay)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Display Parameter & Display Intensity (d-Inty) Intensity (dsplay) The meter has eight display intensity levels to give the best performance under various lighting conditions. Display line 1 can be programmed to display: Select intensity 8 for outdoor applications.
  • Page 31: Setting The Relay Operation (Relay)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 This menu is used to set up the operation of the following modes of operation: relays.
  • Page 32: Programming Set And Reset Points

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Programming Set and Reset The following graph shows the loop break relay operation for a high alarm relay. Points High alarm indication: program set point above reset point. Low alarm indication: program set point below reset point.
  • Page 33: Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 34: Pump Alternation Control Operation

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 35: Relay Operation Details

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 meters expands its...
  • Page 36: Non-Latching Relay (Auto)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 37: Acknowledging Relays

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Acknowledging Relays Application #1: Pump Alternation Using Relays 1 & 2 There are three ways to acknowledge relays programmed for manual reset: Relays 1 and 2 are set up for pump alternation.
  • Page 38: Setting Up The Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Pump Alternation Visual Setting Up the Interlock Relay Representation (Force On) Feature The following graphics provide a visual representation Relays 1-4 can be set up as interlock relays. To set...
  • Page 39: Scaling The 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Reset Menu (reset) Output (Aout) The Reset menu is used to reset the maximum or minimum reading (peak or valley) reached by the The 4-20 mA analog output can be scaled to provide process;...
  • Page 40: Setting Up The Password (Pass)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 41: Advanced Features Menu

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 Round Set meter for round Features menu.
  • Page 42: Noise Filter (Filter)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Noise Filter (filter) Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages The noise filter is available for unusually noisy signals Display Parameter Action/Setting that cause an unstable process variable display. The Rly e...
  • Page 43: Modbus Rtu Serial Communications (Serial)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Modbus RTU Serial Select Menu (SElect) Communications (serial) The Select menu is used to select the input signal conditioner applied to the input (linear or round The meter is equipped with serial communications...
  • Page 44: Low-Height Cutoff (Cutoff)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Round Horizontal Tank Low-Height Cutoff (CutofF) Linearization (rHt) The low-height cutoff feature allows the meter to be programmed so that the often-unsteady outputs from level transmitters, or levels that read close to zero but do not reach zero due to setup constraints, may display zero on the meter.
  • Page 45: Analog Output Programming (Aoutpr)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Analog Output Programming Analog Output Calibration To perform the analog output calibration, it is (AoutPr) 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 46: Programmable Function Keys User Menu (User)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Programmable Function Keys Function Keys & Digital I/O Available Settings User Menu (user) Refer to the following table for descriptions of each The User menu allows the user to assign the front available function key or digital I/O setting.
  • Page 47: Internal Source Calibration (Ical)

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Internal Source Calibration (ICAL) The graphic below shows the calibration of the current input. The voltage input is calibrated in a similar way. The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment for milliamps and volts with calibration equipment that is certified to NIST standards.
  • Page 48: Meter Operation

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Meter Operation Function Keys Operation During operation, the programmable function keys The meter is capable of accepting current (0-20 mA, operate according to the way they have been 4-20 mA) and voltage (0-5 V, 1-5 V, 0-10 V,  10 V) programmed in the Advanced Features –...
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 50: Factory Defaults & User Settings

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings Parameter Display Default Setting The following table shows the factory setting for most Off delay relay 2 Off 2 0.0 sec of the programmable parameters on the meter.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Tips

    Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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 52 Helios PD2-6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches 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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