Brodie BERT-E, Installation And Operation Manual

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Introduction
The BERT-E is a rugged, explosion-proof, pulse input rate/totalizer for demanding applications in
hazardous areas or in harsh environments. It can be programmed using the four through-glass buttons,
without removing the cover, or with four internal push-buttons. The top numeric display will read rate or
total up to five digits and the alphanumeric bottom display will read up to 7 digits, 13 digits with the total
overflow feature. The alphanumeric display can also be programmed to show any combination of
numbers and letters up to seven characters long for rate, total, grand total, engineering units and/or
identification tag. The backlight makes the display more visible in any lighting condition. The enclosure is
provided with threaded conduit holes and integrated pipe or wall mounting flanges.
WARNINGS
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This product is not recommended for life support applications or applications where malfunctioning
could result in personal injury or property loss. Anyone using this product for such applications does
so at his/her own risk. Brodie International shall not be held liable for damages resulting from such
improper use.
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Failure to follow installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury. Make sure only qualified
personnel perform the installation.
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Never remove the meter cover in explosive environments when the circuit is live.
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Cover must be fully engaged to meet flameproof/explosion-proof requirements.
Ordering Information
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Description
BPD6830AB2B1
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Battery or 9-30 VDC Powered with Battery Backup
BPD6830AD3C1     Output Loop Powered with Battery Backup
Design Features
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Pulse, Open Collector, NPN, PNP, TTL, Switch Contact, Sine Wave (Coil), Square Wave, Opto-
Isolated Inputs
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Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Enclosure
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Isolated 4-20 mA Output for Rate, Total, or Grand Total
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5-Digit 0.7" (17.8 mm)Top Display for Rate or Total
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7 Alphanumeric Character 0.4" (10.2 mm) Bottom Display for Rate, Total, Grand Total, Units, and Tag
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13-Digit Totalizer with Total Overflow Feature
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Through-Glass Button Programming
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Battery or DC (with Battery Backup) and Output Loop-Powered (with Battery Backup) Models
Available
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Two Isolated Open Collector Pulse Outputs, Up to 5 kHz
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Automatic Rate, Total, & Grand Total Unit Conversions
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Gate Function for Rate Display of Slow Pulse Rates
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K-Factor, Scaling, or Live Input Calibration with 32-Point Linearization
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Password Protection
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Backlight Standard on All Models
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Operates from -40 to 75°C
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