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MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter
Instruction Manual
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1/8 DIN Digital Panel Meter with NEMA 4X, IP65 Front
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0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V, 1-5 V, and ±10 V Field Selectable Inputs
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Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 0.6" (15 mm) & 0.46" (12 mm)
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Isolated 24 VDC @ 200 mA Transmitter Power Supply
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2 or 4 Relays with Interlocking Capability + Isolated 4-20 mA Output Options
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Free PC-Based, On-Board, MeterView Pro USB Programming Software
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No Assembly Required
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Optional SunBright Display Models for Outdoor Applications
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Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F)
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UL & C-UL Listed. E160849; 508 Industrial Control Equipment
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Input Power Options: 85-265 VAC / 90-265 VDC or 12-24 VDC / 12-24 VAC
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Display Input in Two Different Scales - Great for Level Applications
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Multi-Pump Alternation Control
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Round Horizontal Tank Function; Just Enter Diameter & Length
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32-Point Linearization, Square Root Extraction and Programable Exponent Function
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Programmable Display, Function Keys & Digital Input
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External 4-Relay & Digital I/O Expansion Modules
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RS-232 & RS-485 Serial Communication Options with Modbus RTU
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Password Protection
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Stainless Steel Sun Hood Accessory Available
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3-Year Warranty
Madison Company
27 Business Park Dr • Branford CT 06405 USA
Tel (203) 488-4477
www.madisonco.com
MeterView Pro
USB Install

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  • Page 1 MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual MeterView Pro USB Install • 1/8 DIN Digital Panel Meter with NEMA 4X, IP65 Front • 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V, 1-5 V, and ±10 V Field Selectable Inputs • Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 0.6" (15 mm) & 0.46" (12 mm) •...
  • Page 2 Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov MD4815 to your PC with the provided USB cable – do not use a different cable. DO NOT apply AC or DC Limited Warranty power to the meter while your PC is connected to the meter as it will disrupt the USB connection.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................6 Ordering Information ..................6 Accessories ......................7 Specifications ..................... 8 General ......................8 Process Input ....................9 Relays ......................9 Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output ............10 USB Connection ...................
  • Page 4 MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Relay and Alarm Operation Diagrams ............27 High Alarm Operation (Set > Reset) ............. 27 Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset) ............28 High Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set > Reset) ........28 Low Alarm with Fail-Safe Operation (Set <...
  • Page 5 Figure 5. Transmitter Supply Voltage Selection ..........14 Figure 6. MD4815-###-#0 Connectors Label........... 14 Figure 7. MD4815-###-#2 Connectors Label........... 14 Figure 8. MD4815-###-#0-4 Connectors Label ..........14 Figure 9. MD4815-###-#4 Connectors Label........... 14 Figure 10. MD4815-###-#2-4 Connectors Label ..........14 Figure 11.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    85-265 VAC Models need. The number one feature that makes the MD4815-110-00 PD6000-6R0-MC No options MD4815 such a useful device is its built-in 24 VDC MD4815-110-02 PD6000-6R2-MC 2 relays @ 200 mA power supply to drive the transmitter. This MD4815-110-00-4...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    NEMA 4X enclosure that provides a convenient way steel and mounts between the 1/8 DIN digital panel to mount your MD4815 meter to walls and other meter and the panel. In addition, a gasket is provided vertical structures. The PDA2811 is provided with a that installs between the Sun Hood and the panel to ½"...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Specifications Environmental Operating temperature range: -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F) Except where noted all specifications apply to Storage temperature range: operation at +25°C. -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) Relative humidity: General...

  • Page 9: Process Input

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Process Input Relays Inputs Field selectable: 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA Rating 2 or 4 SPDT (Form C) internal and/or 10 V (0-5 V, 1-5 V, 0-10 V) 4 SPST (Form A) external; rated 3 A @ 30 VDC and 125/250 VAC resistive load;...

  • Page 10: Isolated 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output

    Accuracy ± 0.1% of span ± 0.004 mA Delay Temperature 0.4 µA/C max from 0 to 65C ambient, Note: Refer to the MD4815 Modbus Register Tables Drift 0.8 µA/C max from -40 to 0C ambient located at www.madisonco.com for details.

  • Page 11: Compliance Information

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Compliance Information EU Declaration of Conformity Safety For shipments to the EU and UK, a Declaration of UL & C-UL Listed USA & Canada Conformity can be found at www.predig.com/docs. UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment...

  • Page 12: Panel Mounting Instructions

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Mounting Dimensions Panel Mounting Instructions • Prepare a standard 1/8 DIN panel cutout - 3.622" x 1.772" (92 mm x 45 mm). Refer to Figure 1. 1/8 DIN Panel Cutout Dimensions below for more details.

  • Page 13: Installation Overview

    “Yes.” MeterView Pro Software The easiest and quickest way to program your MD4815 meter is to use the FREE MeterView Pro programming software. This software is loaded into the meter and connects and installs directly to your PC with the USB cable provided. DO NOT use a different USB cable.

  • Page 14: Transmitter Supply Voltage Selection (P+, P-)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process 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 15: Power Connections

    Serial communications connection is made to an RJ45 connector labeled M-LINK. For interfacing to the MD4815, use the PDA1232 for RS-232 or the PDA1485 for RS-485. The same port is used for interfacing with all expansion modules (e.g. external relays, digital I/O).

  • Page 16: Switching Inductive Loads

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Switching Inductive Loads F4 Digital Input Connections The use of snubbers to suppress electrical noise is A digital input, F4, is standard on the meter. This strongly recommended when switching inductive digital input should be connected with a normally loads to prevent disrupting the microprocessor’s...

  • Page 17: External Relays & Digital I/O Connections

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual External Relays & Digital I/O Interlock Relay Feature Connections As the name implies, the interlock relay feature reassigns one, or more, alarm/control relays for use The relay and the digital I/O expansion modules as interlock relay(s).

  • Page 18: Setup And Programming

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setup and Programming Front Panel Buttons and Status LED Indicators 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 19: Display Functions & Messages

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Display Functions & Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting The meter displays various functions and messages Description during setup, programming, and operation. The following table shows the main menu functions and...

  • Page 20: Main Menu

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Main Menu Display Functions & Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting The main menu consists of the most commonly used Description functions: Setup, Reset, Control, and Password. Aout Analog Enter the Analog output • Press Menu button to enter Programming Mode...

  • Page 21: Setting Numeric Values

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Input Signal (Input) Setting Numeric Values Enter the Input menu to set up the meter to display The numeric values are set using the Right and Up current (nmA) or voltage (Volt) inputs.

  • Page 22: Setting The Display Units Or Custom Tags (Units)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Setting the Decimal Point (dEc pt) Setting the Display Units or Custom Tags (units) The decimal point may be set with up to five decimal places or with no decimal point at all.

  • Page 23: Programming The Meter (Prog)

    Calibrate (Cal) menus. Process inputs may be scaled or calibrated to any display within the range of the meter. The MD4815 is a single input meter with dual-scale capability. Note: The Scale and Calibrate functions are exclusive of each other. The meter uses the last function programmed.
  • Page 24 MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Error Message (Error) Calibrating the Meter with External An error message indicates that the calibration or Source (Cal) scaling process was not successful. Note: To scale the meter without a signal source After the error message is displayed, the meter refer to Scaling the Meter (SCALE) on page 23.

  • Page 25: Setting The Display Parameter & Intensity (Dsplay)

    Display Toggling Between Reading & Units with Tag The MD4815 can be programmed so that line 1 toggles between the reading and units and line 2 displays a tag. For instance, line 1 toggles between 9500 and Gal and line 2 displays Tank 1.

  • Page 26: Setting The Relay Operation (Relay)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process 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 27: Programming Set And Reset Points

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual The following graph shows the loop break relay Programming Set and Reset 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 28: Low Alarm Operation (Set < Reset)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process 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 29: Pump Alternation Control Operation

    MD4815 Analog Input Process 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 30: Relay Operation Details

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Front Panel LEDs Relay Operation Details The LEDs on the front panel provide status indication Overview for the following: The relay capabilities of the meter expand its Status Status usefulness beyond simple indication to provide users...

  • Page 31: Non-Latching Relay (Auto)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process 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 32: Acknowledging Relays

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Acknowledging Relays Application #1: Pump Alternation Using Relays 1 & 2 There are three ways to acknowledge relays Relays 1 and 2 are set up for pump alternation. programmed for manual reset: Relays 3 and 4 are set up for low and high alarm Via the programmable front panel function keys indication.

  • Page 33: Setting Up The Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual The following graphics provide a visual representation Setting Up the Interlock Relay of a typical pump alternation application with high and (Force On) Feature low alarm monitoring: Relays 1-4 can be set up as interlock relays. To set...

  • Page 34: Scaling The 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process 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 35: Setting Up The Password (Pass)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process 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 36: Advanced Features Menu

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Advanced Features Menu Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages Display Parameter Action/Setting To simplify the setup process, functions not needed for most applications are located in the Advanced No PtS Number of Set PV1 for 2 to 32-point Features menu.

  • Page 37: Noise Filter (Filter)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Rounding Feature (round) Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages The rounding feature is used to give the user a Display Parameter Action/Setting steadier display with fluctuating signals. Rounding is dO 1 Assign digital output 1 – 8, Digital output 1 used in addition to the filter function.

  • Page 38: Select Menu (Select)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Select Menu (SElect) Multi-Point Linearization (Linear) Meters are set up at the factory for linear function with The Select menu is used to select the input signal 2-point linearization. Up to 32 linearization points can conditioner applied be selected for PV1 under the linear function.

  • Page 39: Low-Flow Cutoff (Cutoff)

    Analog Output Calibration Procedure Low-Flow Cutoff (CutofF) Wire the MD4815 4-20 mA output to a current loop that includes a power supply (internal or The low-flow cutoff feature allows the meter to be external 12 to 24 VDC), and the mA input on the programmed so that the often-unsteady output from a digital meter.

  • Page 40: Programmable Function Keys User Menu (User)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Programmable Function Keys Function Keys & Digital I/O Available Settings User Menu (user) Display Description The User menu allows the user to assign the front Ln1 Lo Display minimum display value on line 1...

  • Page 41: Internal Source Calibration (Ical)

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual The following graphic shows the calibration of the Internal Source Calibration (ICAL) current input. The voltage input is calibrated in a The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment similar way. for milliamps and volts with calibration equipment that is certified to NIST standards.

  • Page 42: Meter Operation

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Meter Operation F4 Operation A digital input, F4, is standard on the meter. This The meter is capable of accepting current (0-20 mA, digital input is programmed identically to function keys 4-20 mA) and voltage signals (0-5 V, 1-5 V, 0-10 V, F1, F2, and F3.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Reset Meter to Factory Defaults When the parameters have been changed in a way The rugged design and the user-friendly interface of that is difficult to determine what’s happening, it might the meter should make it unusual for the installer or be better to start the setup process from the factory operator to refer to this section of the manual.

  • Page 44: Factory Defaults & User Settings

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings Parameter Display Default Setting On 3 The following table shows the factory setting for most On delay relay 3 0.0 sec of the programmable parameters on the meter.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Tips

    MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Tips This meter is a highly sophisticated instrument with an extensive list of features and capabilities. If the front panel buttons are used to program the meter, 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 46 MD4815 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual Contact Madison Company Sales & Technical Support Call: (203) 488-4477 or (800) 466-5383 Fax: (203) 481-5036 Email: info@madisonco.com For the latest version of this manual please visit www.madisonco.com Madison Company 27 Business Park Dr • Branford CT 06405 USA Tel (203) 488-4477 www.madisonco.com...

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