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BINMASTER DPM-400 Instruction Manual

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DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter
Instruction Manual
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1/8 DIN Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter with NEMA 4X, IP65 Front
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4-20 mA Input Displayed with ±0.02% FS Accuracy
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1.5 Volt Drop (4.5 Volt Drop with Backlight)
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0.7" (17.8 mm) 5 Digits 7-Segment, FT-IN & Fractions, Top Display
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0.4" (10.2 mm) 8 Alphanumeric Characters Bottom Display
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Displays Level in Feet & Inches up to 999 Feet, 11 & 15/16 Inches
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Display Input in Two Different Scales Simultaneously - Great for Level
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20-Segment Bargraph with Numeric Percent Indication
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Shallow Depth Case Extends Only 3.6" (91 mm) Behind Panel
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(2) Open Collector Outputs Standard; Assigned to Pulse, Alarm, Timer, or Stopwatch
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(2) Optional Loop-Powered Solid State Relays; Assigned to Alarm, Control, Timer, or Stopwatch
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Stopwatch & Timer Functions to Drive Relays & Open Collectors
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Optional Isolated 4-20 mA Analog Output
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Relay Pump Alternation Based on Level and Runtime
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Display Relay Runtime & Cycle Count via Relay Info Menu
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Free PC-Based MeterView XL USB Programming Software
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HART
Protocol Transparent
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Loop-Powered Backlight with Red Backlight for Alarm Conditions
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Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 167°F (-40 to 75°C)
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Conformal Coated PCBs for Dust & Humidity Protection
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Password Protection
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Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosures for up to 10 Meters
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Stainless Steel Sun Hood Available
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3-Year Warranty
BINMASTER
Division of Garner Industries LLC
7201 North 98th Street, Lincoln, NE 68507 USA
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Tel (800) 278-4241
Fax: (402) 434-9133
www.binmaster.com

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  • Page 1 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual • 1/8 DIN Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter with NEMA 4X, IP65 Front • 4-20 mA Input Displayed with ±0.02% FS Accuracy • 1.5 Volt Drop (4.5 Volt Drop with Backlight) •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................4 Key Features ....................... 5 Ordering Information ..................7 General Purpose Instruments ............... 7 Accessories ....................7 Specifications ..................... 9 Display ......................9 General ......................9 Input ........................ 9 Common Open Collector &...
  • Page 3 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Programming the Outputs (OUTPUT) ............26 Open Collector Outputs (OPEN COLLECTR) ..........26 Solid State Relay Outputs (RELAY) ............29 Isolated 4-20 mA Output (4-20 mA) ............32 Output Manual Control (CONTROL) ............33 Advanced Features Menu (ADVANCED) ............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Anyone using this product for such applications power source. And they only drop 1.5 V (4.5 V with does so at his/her own risk. BinMaster shall not be backlight), so they add very little burden to the loop. held liable for damages resulting from such Additional features that allow these instruments to be improper use.

  • Page 5: Key Features

    The DPM-400’s display provides multiple ways to help users understand and keep track of their The DPM-400 Feet & Inches level meter is designed processes. The most obvious is the dual line which for users that prefer to see their level displayed in feet allows the user to display a numeric value of the &...
  • Page 6 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual The following graphics provide a visual representation Predefined and Custom Units of a typical pump alternation application: The meter has six available preprogrammed unit classes: volume, height, temperature, pressure, weight, and rate. When the desired unit class or unit of measure within a class is not available, a custom unit may be programmed.

  • Page 7: Ordering Information

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Ordering Information General Purpose Instruments DPM-400 • Feet & Inches Display/Bargraph Models Model Description 348-0089 Feet & Inches Display, Bargraph, No Options 348-0090 Feet & Inches Display, Bargraph, Two Solid State Relays 348-0091 Feet &...
  • Page 8 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Enclosures Model Description 220-0445 1 Meter Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure 220-0446 2 Meter Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure 220-0447 3 Meter Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure 220-0448 4 Meter Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure 220-0449...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Specifications Noise Filter Averages the input signal over a period of time between 1 and 16 seconds to dampen the effects of a noisy signal that causes a Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C.

  • Page 10: Common Open Collector & Relay (Alarm) Specifications

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Common Open Collector & Solid State Relays Relay (Alarm) Specifications Rating 250 VAC/VDC @ 1A resistive 75VA; 250VAC; 0.6A pilot duty (induc- Number Two open collectors & two relays tive) – UL Code D300 25VA;...

  • Page 11: Meterview Xl Programming Software

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual General Compliance MeterView XL Programming Software Information Availability Download directly from meter Electromagnetic Compatibility System Microsoft® Windows® 10 & 11 Requirements EMC Emissions • CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Communications USB 2.0...

  • Page 12: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual EU Declaration of Safety Information Conformity For shipments to the EU and UK, a Declaration of • Read complete instructions prior to installation and Conformity is available online at predig.com/docs. operation of the meter.

  • Page 13: Installation

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Installation There is no need to remove the meter from its case to complete the installation, wiring, and setup of the me- ter for most applications. Unpacking Remove the meter from box. Inspect the packaging and contents for damage.

  • Page 14: Meterview Xl Programming Software

    USB cable is available for program- Connecting to the Computer ming and setup of the meters. This software greatly DPM-400 series meters may be connected to any simplifies the programming process and allows the Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC via the provided USB user to save configuration files for later use.

  • Page 15: Dimensions

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Dimensions Connections All connections are made to removable screw terminal connectors located at the rear of the meter. 1.76" (45mm) Connectors Labeling The graphics below show the location of all connect- ors available with requested configuration.

  • Page 16: Wiring Diagrams

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Wiring Diagrams 4-20 mA Output Connections Connections for the 4-20 mA transmitter output are Current Loop (4-20 mA) Connections made to the connector terminals labeled mA OUT. The 4-20 mA output must be powered from an exter- Signal connections are made to a six-terminal con- nal power supply.

  • Page 17: Setup And Programming

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Setup and Programming Front Panel Buttons and Status LCD Indicators The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment to display 0 to 100, which corresponds to the 4-20 mA input. The calibration equipment is traceable to NIST standards.

  • Page 18: Display Functions & Messages

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Parameter Action/Setting Description DISABLE Disable the relay The meter displays various functions and messages during ALARM setup, programming, and operation. The following table Program relay for alarm functionality shows the main menu functions and messages in the order they appear in the menu.
  • Page 19 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Parameter Action/Setting Description Parameter Action/Setting Description CAL PV STOP. A LL Stop all timers Calibrate the input (1 or 2) S. S TP. A LL Start or stop all timers CUTOFF Set low-flow cutoff...
  • Page 20 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Parameter Action/Setting Description Parameter Action/Setting Description DISABLE Turn the hint function off Disable bargraph BOTTOM Turn the hint function on Select what to display on the bottom line SYSTEM Program system settings...

  • Page 21: Main Menu

    A calibrated signal source is not needed to scale the meter. INPUT 1 RELAY CUTOFF BARGRAPH • The DPM-400 is a single input meter with dual- scale capability. DISP 4-20 mA FILTER BOTTOM Enter the Input menu to scale the meter to display the 4-20 mA input.

  • Page 22: Available Unit Classes And Units

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Available Unit Classes and Units The process variable (PV) can be scaled in several Pressure Units (PRESSURE) different height units. No matter the scaling units, the Pounds per inch scaled value will be converted to feet & inches for dis-...

  • Page 23: Setting Custom Units (Custom)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Scaling Example Setting Custom Units (CUSTOM) When the desired unit class or unit of measure within The 4-20 mA input can be scaled to the appropriate a class for PV 2 is not available, a custom unit may be values for a given application.

  • Page 24: Setting The Display Features (Display)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Enabling or Disabling Commas on the Setting the Display Features Bottom Display (COMMA) (DISPLAY) The bottom display is set to show a comma separat- The meter’s display functions may be programmed ing the thousands and millions place by default if a numeric value is being displayed.

  • Page 25: Configuring The Display (Bottom)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Programming the Bargraph (BARGRAPH) Configuring the Display (BOTTOM) The meter comes equipped with a bargraph display The bottom display line (BOTTOM) can be pro- for applications where a visual representation of the grammed to display different values.

  • Page 26: Programming The Outputs (Output)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual The Open Collector Outputs are programmed in the Programming the Outputs following manner: (OUTPUT) Depending on the purchased model, the meter may OUTPUT be available with two open collector outputs, two solid state relays, and one 4-20 mA output.
  • Page 27 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Alarm (ALARM) Alarm outputs may be assigned to the PV or the digital input. When assigned to the PV, the alarm may be set as either a high alarm or a low alarm. Alarm actions (AUTO, AUTO.
  • Page 28 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Timer (TIMER) Stopwatch (STPWATCH) The timer output may be set to generate the timed The stopwatch function may be used to manually run pulse only once (ONESHOT) or continuously (CONT). and control a process for a specific time interval up to 99 hrs., 59 min, and 59 seconds.

  • Page 29: Solid State Relay Outputs (Relay)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Solid State Relay Outputs (RELAY) Alarm (ALARM) The meter can be optionally equipped with two solid Alarm outputs may be assigned to the PV or the digi- state relays that may be set up for alarms, timer, tal input.
  • Page 30 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Pump Control (PUMPCTRL) Pump Alternation (ALTERN) The pump control output is used in situations where Pump alternation sets the two relays to alternate the relays are used to control pumps. There are two every time the first on point (ON 1) is reached.
  • Page 31 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Pump Alternation Example Timer (TIMER) The following is an example application where the re- The timer output may be set to generate the timed lays are programmed for pump alternation. pulse only once (ONESHOT) or continuously (CONT).

  • Page 32: Isolated 4-20 Ma Output (4-20 Ma)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Isolated 4-20 mA Output (4-20 mA) Stopwatch (STPWATCH) The 4-20 mA menu is used to scale the isolated 4-20 The stopwatch function may be used to manually run mA output based on display values. This menu is not and control a process for a specific time interval up to present on models without a 4-20 mA output option.

  • Page 33: Output Manual Control (Control)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Output Manual Control (CONTROL) Advanced Features Menu The Control menu is used to control the open collec- (ADVANCED) tor outputs, 4-20 mA analog output, and the relays manually, ignoring the input. Each open collector,...

  • Page 34: Advanced Process Variable Setup (Adv Pv Setup)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Advanced Process Variable Setup (ADV PV SETUP) The Advanced PV Setup menu contains options to apply input signal conditioning functions to the input and scale/calibrate the input signal. ADV PV FUNCTION LINEAR No.

  • Page 35: Low-Height Cutoff (Cutoff)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Follow these steps to calibrate the input: Advanced Scaling and Calibration (SCALE. C AL) After accessing the SCALE. C AL menu, press the Right-Arrow button to scroll to the This menu offers options to scale or calibrate the Calibration menu (CAL PV) and press Enter.

  • Page 36: Enabling Password Protection (Passwrd)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Enabling Password Protection Programmable Function Keys User Menu (PASSWRD) (USER) The User menu allows the user to assign the front The Password menu is used for programming security panel function keys F1, F2, and F3, and the digital...
  • Page 37 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Function Keys & Digital Input Display Description Available Settings TARE. F N Set the function key or digital input to tare the display value Refer to the following table for descriptions of each...

  • Page 38: Changing System Settings (System)

    Enter. Navigate to AOUTCAL and press Enter. but the input must be wired appropriately for the 2. The display will show 4 mA. The DPM-400 mA backlight to function. See Current Loop (4-20 mA) output should now be close to 4 mA. Enter the Connections on page 16.
  • Page 39 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Calibrating the Internal mA The Internal Calibration menu is part of the Advanced menu. Internal Calibration is performed as follows: Reference (ICAL) Press the Menu button to enter Programming Mode. The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment to display Press the Up-Arrow button twice and press 0 to 100, which corresponds to the 4-20 mA input.

  • Page 40: Meter Operation

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Meter Operation Digital Input Operation The meter can accept a 4-20 mA current signal and A digital input is standard on the meter. This digital display it in feet and inches from -99 ft 11 in 15/16 to...

  • Page 41: Runtime & Cycle Count (Info)

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Runtime & Cycle Count (INFO) The relay information menu shows runtime and cycle count for each relay. These values may be cleared at any time by selecting the Clear option (CLEAR?). If...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Determining Software Version This product is a highly sophisticated instrument with To determine the software (firmware) version of a an extensive list of features and capabilities. If the meter: front panel buttons are used to program the meter, it Press the Menu button to enter can be a difficult task to keep everything straight.

  • Page 43: Factory Default Settings

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Factory Default Settings Parameter Display Default Setting The following table shows the factory setting for most MSG EDIT Message Text ALARM 3 of the programmable parameters on the meter. Pump Ctrl On 70.00...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Tips

    DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Tips Certain sequences of events can cause unexpected results. To solve these issues, it is best to start fresh from factory defaults and use the manual as a step by step programming guide, rather than a random approach to programming.
  • Page 45 DPM-400 Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Meter Instruction Manual Contact BinMaster Technical Support Call: 402.434.9102 Email: support@binmaster.com Sales Support Call: 402.434.9102 Email: info@binmaster.com Place Orders Email: info@binmaster.com For the latest version of this manual please visit www.binmaster.com BINMASTER Division of Garner Industries LLC...

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