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Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters
Instruction Manual
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1/8 DIN Digital Panel Meter with NEMA 4X, IP65 Front
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4-20 mA, ± 10 V, TC & RTD Field Selectable Inputs
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Easy Field Scaling in Engineering Units without Applying an Input
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Full 4-Digit Display, 0.56" (14.2 mm) or 1.20" (30.5 mm)
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Shallow Depth Case Extends Only 3.6" (91 mm) Behind Panel
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Isolated 24 VDC @ 200 mA Transmitter Power Supply Option (AC Powered Models Only)
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2 Relays + Isolated 4-20 mA Output Options
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Free PC-Based MeterView Programming & Monitoring Software
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No Assembly Required
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Sunlight Readable Display
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Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F)
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UL & C-UL Listed. E160849; UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment
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Input Power Options: 85-265 VAC / 90-265 VDC or 12-36 VDC / 12-24 VAC
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Duplex Pump Controller with Alternation Capability
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External Contacts for Remote Button Operation (Trident X2 Only)
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USB, RS-232, & RS-485 Serial Communication Adapters Options
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Modbus RTU Communication Protocol Standard
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Copy Meter Settings to Other Trident Meters
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Password Protection
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Max/Min Display
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High & Low Alarms with Multiple Reset Actions
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Wide Assortment of NEMA 4X Enclosures for up to Ten Meters
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Light/Horn & Button Accessory for Trident X2
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Control Station Accessory for Remote Operation of Trident X2
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Stainless Steel Sun Hood Accessory Available
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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 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual • 1/8 DIN Digital Panel Meter with NEMA 4X, IP65 Front • 4-20 mA, ± 10 V, TC & RTD Field Selectable Inputs • Easy Field Scaling in Engineering Units without Applying an Input •...
  • Page 2 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Disclaimer FREE MeterView 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

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................6 Ordering Information ..................6 Specifications ..................... 8 General ......................9 Process Input ....................9 Temperature Inputs ..................9 Relays Option ....................10 Serial Communications ................10 Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output ............
  • Page 4 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Setting Up the Password (pass) ..............32 Locking the Meter ..................32 Unlocking the Meter ..................32 Advanced Features Menu ................32 Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages .......... 32 Offset Adjustment (Adj) ................33 Noise Filter (fltr) ..................
  • Page 5 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Table of Figures Figure 1. Panel Cutout and Mounting ..............13 Figure 2. Meter Dimensions – Side View ............13 Figure 3. Case Dimensions – Top View .............. 13 Figure 4. Connector Labeling for PD765-#R0-00 ..........14 Figure 5.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Introduction Ordering Information The PD765 Trident digital panel meter is one of the Trident most versatile digital panel meters on the market and 85-265 VAC 12-36 VDC will satisfy a wide variety of process and temperature...
  • Page 7 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Light/Horn Accessories for Trident X2 PDA2360 Control Stations for Trident X2 Model Description Model Description Emergency Stop Button PDA2360-E Red Light/Horn and Button with MOD-LHRB1 1 Black Ack Button PDA2361-A Holes Drilled in Enclosure...
  • Page 8 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Visit predig.com/pda18dinsh for more information.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Specifications Process Input Inputs 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 1-5 V, ±10 V Except where noted all specifications apply to (AC Powered Models Only) Isolated, operation at +25°C. Transmitter one or two transmitter supplies P1: 24...

  • Page 10: Relays Option

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Relays Option Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output 2 Form C (SPDT); rated 3 A @ 30 VDC Rating or 3 A @ 250 VAC resistive load; 1/14 HP (≈ 50 watts) @ 125/250 VAC Scaling Range 1.00 to 23.00 mA;...

  • Page 11: Mod-Lh Light/Horn

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Compliance Information Closed contact button input terminal to Closed State common/ground, active low 0 to 0.4 VDC Safety MOD-LH Light/Horn UL Listed USA and Canada Available for Trident X2 only UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment...

  • Page 12: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual EU Declaration of Conformity Safety Information For shipments to the EU and UK, a Declaration of Conformity was printed and included with the product. • Read complete instructions prior to installation For reference, a Declaration of Conformity is also and operation of the meter.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Installation Mounting Dimensions There is no need to remove the meter from its case to complete the installation, wiring, and setup of the meter. Unpacking Remove the meter from box. Inspect the packaging and contents for damage.

  • Page 14: Connections

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Connections All connections are made to removable screw terminal connectors located at the rear of the meter. • Use copper wire with 60°C or 60/75°C insulation for all line voltage connections. Observe all safety regulations.

  • Page 15: Figure 11. Connector Labeling For Pd765-7R5-00

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Figure 11. Connector Labeling for PD765-7R5-00 Figure 15. Connector Labeling for PD765-#X2-00 Figure 12. Connector Labeling for PD765-6R5-10 Figure 16. Connector Labeling for PD765-6X2-10 Figure 13. Connector Labeling for PD765-#X0-00 Figure 17. Connector Labeling for PD765-#X3-00 Figure 14.

  • Page 16: Power Connections

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Signal Connections Signal connections are made to a five-terminal connector labeled SIGNAL shown in Figures 4-21. See page 14. Connector Labeling. The COM (common) terminal is the return for all types of input signals.

  • Page 17: Serial Communication

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Thermocouple and RTD Connections The following figures show examples for thermocouple and RTD connections. The RTD/TC selector switch must be set to the proper position for the meter to accept the selected temperature input.

  • Page 18: Relays And 24 V Output Connections

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Notes: Relays and 24 V Output Inductive relay rating is 1/14 HP (50 W) at Connections 115/230 VAC Relay connections are made to a six-terminal Use capacitors rated for 250 VAC.

  • Page 19: Ma Output & Input Signal Connections

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual 4-20 mA Output & Input Signal Connections The Trident X2, with an optional 4-20 mA output, can be used as an isolated temperature transmitter with a big display by converting the thermocouple or RTD in- put into an isolated 4-20 mA output.

  • Page 20: Isolated 4-20 Ma Signal Splitters & Converters

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Isolated 4-20 mA Signal External Button Contacts on Splitters & Converters Trident X2 Precision Digital offers DIN rail mountable signal split- The Trident X2 is equipped with four external button ters and converters to spit the optional 4-20 mA signal contacts that can be used to remotely operate the Trident X2’s front panel buttons.

  • Page 21: Setup And Programming

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Setup and Programming Front Panel Buttons and Status LED Indicators This section describes how to program the Trident meter using the front panel buttons. The Trident meter Trident Standard Display can also be programmed using Meterview Software as described on page 36, or by copying the program- ing from meter to the next as described on page 35.

  • Page 22: Display Functions And Messages

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Display Functions and Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting Set1 Set 1 Program set point 1 The meter displays various functions and messages rSt1 Reset 1 Program reset point 1 during setup/programming and operation. The...

  • Page 23: Main Menu

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Setting Up the Meter (setu) Main Menu The main menu consists of the most commonly used The Setup menu is used to select: functions: Setup and Password. Input signal the meter will accept •...

  • Page 24: Setting The Decimal Point (Dc. P T)

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual If RTD is selected, the display shows A385 or A392. Programming the Meter (prog) Select the coefficient to match the RTD sensor, either 0.00385 (A385, European curve) or 0.00392 (A392, The meter may either be scaled (ScAL) without American curve).

  • Page 25: Calibrating The Meter (Cal)

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Minimum Input Span Recommended Calibration Points The minimum input span is the minimum difference To recalibrate the meter, it is recommended to use between input 1 and input 2 signals required to the Fahrenheit scale;...

  • Page 26: Setting The Relay Operation (Rely)

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Setting the Relay Operation (rely) Setting the Relay Action The relays’ Action menu allows the user to set up the This menu allows you to set up the operation of the operation of the relays.

  • Page 27: Relay And Alarm Operation

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Sensor Break Operation Setting Fail-Safe Operation The following graphs illustrate the operation of how The fail-safe operation is set independently for each the meter reacts when a sensor break is detected.
  • Page 28 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset) Time Delay Operation The following graphs show the operation of the time delay function. If the signal crosses the set point, the On time delay timer starts and the relay trips when the time delay has elapsed.
  • Page 29 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual High Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation Low Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set > Reset) (Set < Reset) Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found.
  • Page 30 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Pump Controller with Dual-Pump Alternation The PD765 can be used as a low-cost pump controller when combined with a continuous level transmitter. One of the most common pump control application is shown below: controlling and alternating two pumps. The goal is to control the level between 1000 and 6000 gallons.

  • Page 31: Scaling The 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Output Program the Sensor Break Output (Aout) Value (SEbr) The 4-20 mA analog output can be scaled to provide The sensor break value corresponds to the output a 4-20 mA signal for any display range selected.

  • Page 32: Setting Up The Password (Pass)

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Setting Up the Password (pass) Forgot the Password? The password may be disabled by the following The Password menu is used to program a four-digit procedure: password to prevent unauthorized changes to the Note display reading prior to pressing the Menu programmed parameter settings.

  • Page 33: Offset Adjustment (Adj)

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Offset Adjustment (Adj) Display Functions and Messages This parameter allows the user to select an offset Display Parameter Action/Setting adjustment to the temperature being displayed. Offset another meter adjustment values can be either positive or negative...

  • Page 34: Serial Communications (Serl)

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Serial Communications (serl) Linear or Square Root Function (linr or Sqrt) The meter is equipped with serial communications capability as a standard feature using PDC protocol Meters are set up at the factory for linear function.

  • Page 35: Display Intensity (Inty)

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Display Intensity (inty) Meter Cloning Instructions The Display Intensity function allows the selection of eight levels of intensity for various lighting conditions. • Do not connect the two meters to the same 4-20 mA loop while cloning.

  • Page 36: Meterview Software

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Meterview Software Monitoring System Parts The following table illustrates the parts needed to monitor 10 Trident meters: Quantity Model Description Trident RS-485 PDA7422 Serial Adapter USB to RS-485 PDA8485-I Isolated Converter MeterView Installation 1.

  • Page 37: Meterview Main Window

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Main Window Menus MeterView Main Window The MeterView main window contains the following The main MeterView window shows the present menus: reading(s), relays/alarm status, tag number(s) • File menu and selected engineering units, along with other •...

  • Page 38: Configuration Window

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Right Click Menu Configuration Window By right clicking on a meter on the screen a menu will Click on Configure in the right click menu to open a appear with the following options: meter’s configuration window.

  • Page 39: Password Menu

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Set Up Decimal Point Click on the arrow next to the dd.dd box and then It is recommended to save a configuration click on the desired decimal point position. Decimal file before changing any setting and before point selection is available for 4-20 mA and 0-10 V in- any calibration operation.

  • Page 40: Scaling Tab

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Scaling Tab Info Tab In the configuration window, click on the Scaling tab In the configuration window, click on the info tab to to view the scaling settings for process inputs (current view the firmware number and version.

  • Page 41: Serial Communication Setup

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Serial Communication Setup Logging Meter Data to File 1. Click on the arrow next to the Interval box to select an interval from 2 to 60 or select manual Addresses for Trident Meter...

  • Page 42: Internal Calibration (Ical)

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Internal Calibration (ICal) For instructions on how to program numeric values see Setting Numeric Values, page 23. • There is no need to recalibrate the meter when first received from the factory.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Operation Maximum/Minimum Readings For process inputs, the meter is capable of accepting The main function of the front panel buttons during positive and negative signals and displaying these operation is to display the maximum and minimum signals in engineering units from -1999 to 9999 (e.g.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Reset Meter to Factory Defaults When the parameters have been changed in a way For an Interactive Virtual that is difficult to determine what’s happening, it might Meter Demo visit predig.com/tvm...

  • Page 45: Factory Defaults & User Settings

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings Parameter Display Default User Setting Setting The following table shows the factory setting for most of the programmable parameters on the meter. Next Brk1 Break 1...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Tips

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Tips This meter is a highly sophisticated instrument with an extensive list of features and capabilities. If the front panel but- tons are used to program the meter, it may be a difficult task to keep everything straight. That is why we strongly rec- ommend the use of the MeterView software for all programming activities.

  • Page 47: Quick Interface Reference Guide

    Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Quick Interface Reference Guide Run Mode A385 4-20 mA Input Display A392 Max/Min 0-10 V Setup Type J Type K Password Type T Type T.0 Locked Unlocked Type E TC or RTD?
  • Page 48 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Pushbutton Function Menu Go to Programming Mode or leave Programming, Advanced Features, and Max/Min Modes. Right Arrow Move to next digit. Up Arrow Move to next selection or increment digit. Enter/Ack Accept selection/value and move to next selection.
  • Page 49 Trident Series PD765 Process & Temperature Meters Instruction Manual Contact Precision Digital Technical Support Call: (800) 610-5239 or (508) 655-7300 Email: support@predig.com Sales Support Call: (800) 343-1001 or (508) 655-7300 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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