Vertu Series VPM3000 Process Meters & Temperature Transmitters
Instruction Manual
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Specifications
Except where noted all specifications apply to
operation at +25°C.
General
Display
1.20" (30.5 mm) red LED,
4 digits (-1999 to 9999)
Display
Intensity
Eight user selectable levels. Default
intensity is 6.
Front Panel
NEMA 4X, IP65; panel gasket provided
Programming
Methods
Four front panel buttons, cloning with
Copy feature, PC with DisplayWizard
software.
Noise Filter
Programmable from 2 to 199
(0 will disable filter)
Display
Update Rate
Process/RTD: 3.7-5/second
Thermocouple: 1.8-2.5/second
Overrange
Display flashes
9999
Underrange
Display flashes
-1999
Recalibration
All ranges are calibrated at the factory.
Recalibration is recommended at least
every 12 months.
Max/Min
Display
Stored until reset by user or meter is
turned off.
Password
Restricts modification of programmed
settings.
Non-Volatile
Memory
Settings stored for a minimum of 10
years.
Power
Options
85-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 90-265 VDC,
20 W max or
12-36 VDC; 12-24 VAC, 6 W max.
Required Fuse
UL Recognized, 5 A max, slow-blow;
up to 6 meters may share one fuse.
Normal Mode
Rejection
64 dB at 50/60 Hz
Isolation
4 kV input/output-to-power line; 500 V
input-to-output or output-to-24 VDC
supplies. VPM3121 model only: 100 V
output-to-24 VDC supply
Operating
Temperature
-40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F)
Storage
Temperature
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Relative Humidity
0 to 90% non-condensing
Connections
Power & Signal: removable screw
terminal blocks accept 12 to 22 AWG.
Serial: RJ11 header, standard on all
meters.
Enclosure
1/8 DIN, high impact plastic, UL 94V-0,
color: Black
Tightening
Torque
Screw terminal connectors:
5 lb-in (0.56 Nm)
Weight
9.5 oz. (269 g) (including options)
UL File Number
E244293
; UL 508 Industrial Control
Equipment
Warranty
3 years parts & labor. See Warranty In-
formation and Terms & Conditions on
for complete details.
Process Input
Inputs
0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 1-5 V, ±10 V
Transmitter
Supply
Isolated, one or two transmitter sup-
plies P1: 24 VDC ±10% @ 200 mA
max (-10 option) P1 & P2: 24 VDC
±10% @ 200 mA & 40 mA max
(-20 option)
Accuracy
±0.05% FS ±1 count;
±0.1% FS ±2 counts for square root
Function
Linear or square root
Low-Flow
Cutoff
0 to 9999 (0 disables cutoff function)
Point below at which display always
shows zero.
Decimal Point
Up to 3 decimals.
Calibration
Scale without signal or calibrate with
signal source
Calibration
Range
User programmable over entire range
of meter
Input
Impedance
Voltage range: greater than 1 MΩ,
Current range: 50-
100 Ω, varies with
resettable fuse impedance
Input
Overload
Protected by automatically resettable
fuse
Temperature Drift 0 to 65
°
C
ambient
-40 to 0
°
C
ambient
Current:
±0.20% FS
(50 PPM/
°
C)
Voltage:
±0.02% FS
(1.7 PPM/
°
C)
Current:
±0.80% FS
Voltage:
±0.06% FS
Temperature Inputs
Inputs
Factory calibrated, field selectable:
type J, K, T, or E thermocouples and
100 Ω platinum RTD (0.00385 or
0.00392 curve)
Resolution
1°; type T TC & RTD: 1° or 0.1°
Cold Junction
Reference
Automatic
Temperature Drift
±2°C maximum
Offset
Adjustment
Programmable to ±19.9°. This parame-
ter allows the user to apply an offset
value to the temperature being
displayed.
Input
Impedance
Greater than 100 k
Ω
Accuracy
Input Type
Range
Accuracy
(0 - 65 C)
Accuracy
(-40 - 0 C)
Resolution
J
-58 to 1382
°
F
-50 to 750
°
C
±2°F
±1°C
±5°F
±3°C
1°
K
-58 to 2300
°
F
-50 to 1260
°
C
±2°F
±1°C
±4°F
±2°C
1°
T
-292 to 700
°
F
-180 to 371
°
C
±2°F
±1°C
±13°F
±7°C
1° or 0.1°
E
-58 to 1700ºF
-50 to 927ºC
±2°F
±1°C
±11°F
±6°C
1°
RTD
-328 to 1382
°
F
-200 to 750
°
C
±1°F
±1°C
±5°F
±3°C
1° or 0.1°
