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Helios PD2-6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer 

Instruction Manual 

 

Introduction 

The Helios PD2-6363 is a multi-purpose, easy to use, 
large-display dual pulse input rate/totalizer ideal for 
flow rate, total, and flow control applications. 

It features 

large 1.8 inch superluminous LED digits, which can be read 
in direct sunlight from up to 100 feet (30 meters) away. It is 
housed in a water-resistant, field-mountable NEMA 4X/IP65 
rated enclosure for convenient indoor and outdoor 
installation

.  

The programming buttons are located behind the 
lower panel door and are not generally accessible 
during operation. For that reason, we recommend the 
use of the PDA2364-MRUE remote control station 
which has four buttons to mimic the buttons behind 
the panel. 

The meter accepts two pulse (e.g. ±40 mV to ±8 V), 
square wave (0-5 V, 0-12 V, or 0-24 V), open 
collector, NPN, PNP, TTL or switch contact signals 
from a pulse output flowmeter. The rates, as 
measured by the flowmeters, are automatically 
aggregated into cumulative totals and grand totals 
which can be displayed with the rates.  

Various math functions may be applied to the rate, 
total, or grand totals of the two channels, including 
addition, difference, absolute difference, average, 
weighted average, multiplication, division, minimum, 
maximum, draw, ratio, and concentration.  This is in 
addition to the input signal conditioning functions 
(linear, square root, programmable exponent, or 
round horizontal tank calculations). 

The displays, relays, and the analog output may be 
assigned to the rate, total, or grand total of input 
channels A or B, or math result channel C. Three of 
the programming buttons can be set for custom 
operation.  

A fully loaded Helios PD2-6363 rate/totalizer comes 
with four SPDT relays, a 4-20 mA output, two 24 VDC 
power supplies, five digital inputs and four digital 
outputs, and RS-485 serial communications. The four 
relays can be used for alarm indication or process 
control applications. The 4-20 mA isolated output, 
Modbus RTU serial communications, and digital I/O 
features make the Helios an excellent addition to any 
system. 

Ordering Information 

85-265 VAC Models 

Model 

Standard 
Features 

Options 
Installed 

PD2-6363-6H0 

5 Digital Inputs,  
4 Digital Outputs, 
RS-485 
Communications 

No options 

PD2-6363-6H7 

4 relays 
4-20 mA output 

12-24 VDC Models 

Model 

Standard 
Features 

Options 
Installed 

PD2-6363-7H0 

5 Digital Inputs,  
4 Digital Outputs, 
RS-485 
Communications 

No options 

PD2-6363-7H7 

4 relays 
4-20 mA output 

Accessories 

Model 

Description 

PDA0004

 

Cable Gland 

PDA7485-I

 

RS-232 to RS-485 isolated converter 

PDA8485-I

 

USB to RS-485 isolated converter 

PDAPLUG2

 

Plastic Conduit Plug 

PDX6901

 

Snubber: 0.01 μF/470 Ω, 250 VAC 

PDA2360 Control Stations

 

 

Model 

Description 

PDA2360-E

 

Emergency button 

PDA2361-A

 

Ack button 

PDA2361-B

 

Blank button 

PDA2361-R

 

Reset button 

PDA2361-T

 

Tare button 

PDA2361-S

 

Stop button 

PDA2361-Q

 

Silence button 

PDA2362-AR

 

Ack and Reset buttons 

PDA2362-BB

 

Two blank buttons 

PDA2364-MRUE

 

Menu, right, up, enter buttons 

Note: 

Control stations can be connected directly to the Helios meter’s 

on-board digital inputs. Se

Remote Operation of Meter 

on pag

22 

for details. 

 

Summary of Contents for Helios PD2-6363

Page 1: ...ogramming Software SunBright Display Standard Feature Great for Outdoor Applications Rate Total and Grand Total for Each Input Channel Gate Function for Display of Slow Pulse Rates K Factor Internal S...

Page 2: ...ete details Registered Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners 2021 Precision Digital Corporation All rights reserved FREE MeterView Pro Progra...

Page 3: ...7 Connectors Labeling 17 Power Connections 18 Signal Connections 18 Configure Input Type and Level Switches 19 Relay Connections 19 Switching Inductive Loads 19 RS 485 Connections 20 RS 485 Multi Drop...

Page 4: ...the Interlock Relay Force On Feature 44 Scaling the 4 20 mA Analog Output Aout 45 Reset Menu reset 45 Manual Control Menu Contrl 45 Setting Up the Password pass 46 Protecting or Locking the Meter Func...

Page 5: ...Input 18 Figure 16 PNP Sensor Powered by Internal Supply 18 Figure 17 Switch Input Connections 18 Figure 18 Relay Connections 19 Figure 19 AC and DC Loads Protection 19 Figure 20 Low Voltage DC Loads...

Page 6: ...elays and the analog output may be assigned to the rate total or grand total of input channels A or B or math result channel C Three of the programming buttons can be set for custom operation A fully...

Page 7: ...ght Button Mounted and Wired to Helios 1 MOD PD2LH3CB1 RYG Light Horn with Red Yellow Green Light Layers Button Mounted and Wired to Helios 1 Note 1 Specify MOD PD2LH model as a separate item on the o...

Page 8: ...s 3 Restricts all programming function keys and digital inputs Total Prevents resetting the total manually Gtotal Prevents resetting the grand total manually Non Volatile Memory All programmed setting...

Page 9: ...p Minimum Input Frequency 0 001 Hz Minimum frequency is dependent on high gate setting Maximum Input Frequency 30 000 Hz 10 000 for low voltage mag pickup Input Impedance Pulse input Greater than 300...

Page 10: ...otals by entering the password 050873 Both channels are set to non resettable when this password is entered Once the Grand Total has been programmed as non resettable the feature CANNOT be disabled Re...

Page 11: ...1 2 54 second Turn Around Delay Less than 2 ms fixed Note Refer to the Helios Modbus Register Tables located at www predig com for details Digital Input F4 Function Remote operation of front panel but...

Page 12: ...located under the lower door panel and are accessible by removing the single securing screw Wires should be run through the knockout holes located on the bottom of the meter see Figure 5 Conduit Holes...

Page 13: ...girth of the mounting screws pre drill holes at the mounting locations previously marked Insert mounting screws into the four mounting holes and screw them into the pre drilled holes DO NOT overtighte...

Page 14: ...the top and bottom for vertical pipes or left and right for horizontal pipes of the reverse side of the meter enclosure using the provided fasteners DO NOT overtighten the fasteners as it could cause...

Page 15: ...ftware Video at www predig com meterviewpro MeterView Pro Installation 1 Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the meter and the other end to the computer The computer will automatically instal...

Page 16: ...er requires 5 or 10 VDC excitation the switch labeled P P must be configured accordingly To access the voltage selection switch 1 Turn off the power to the meter 2 Unscrew and open the lower door pane...

Page 17: ...damage will occur to the equipment and the meter DO NOT disconnect the RJ45 connector located to the left of the power terminal block Doing so will disable the on board digital I O and the RS 485 ser...

Page 18: ...terminal connector labeled SIGNAL The COM common terminals are the return for certain input signals The two COM terminals connect to the same common return and are not isolated The following figures s...

Page 19: ...on The suppressors also prolong the life of the relay contacts Suppression can be obtained with resistor capacitor RC networks assembled by the user or purchased as complete assemblies Refer to the fo...

Page 20: ...ter 2 Press Up arrow until Serial SEriaL menu is displayed and press Enter Addres is displayed 3 Press Enter to change meter address using Right and Up arrow buttons Press Enter to accept 4 Press Menu...

Page 21: ...connections are made by wiring from the appropriate digital output terminal to the ground terminal Figure 26 Digital Input and Output Connections F4 Digital Input Connections A digital input F4 is st...

Page 22: ...igns one or more alarm control relays for use as interlock relay s Interlock contact s are wired to digital input s and activate the interlock relay This feature is enabled by configuring the relay an...

Page 23: ...through the programming buttons After power and input signal connections have been completed and verified apply power to the meter LED Status Indicators LED State Indication 1 4 Steady Alarm conditio...

Page 24: ...button for three seconds to access the advanced features of the meter Remote Buttons The meter can be operated via a remote control station PDA2364 MRUE using the digital input connections The PDA236...

Page 25: ...Decimal point Set decimal point Ch A Decimal point Set decimal point for channel A or B or C Rate Rate Set rate decimal point channel A and B only Display Functions Messages Display Parameter Action...

Page 26: ...Alternate between high low value of channel A D Hi B Display high B Display high value of channel B Display Functions Messages Display Parameter Action Setting Description D Lo B Display low B Display...

Page 27: ...put 1 Program output 1 value e g 4 000 mA Dis 2 Display 2 Program display 2 value Out 2 Output 2 Program output 2 value e g 20 000 mA reset Reset Press Enter to access the Reset menu Rst Hi Reset high...

Page 28: ...s are saved to memory only after pressing Enter The display moves to the next menu every time a setting is accepted by pressing Enter Setting Numeric Values The numeric values are set using the Right...

Page 29: ...sable and channel A and B input modes 2 Units for A B rate total grand total and C 3 Decimal positions for A B rate total and grand total and C 4 Program the K factor or scale or calibrate total funct...

Page 30: ...working in the background Setting the Dual Input Mode nmode The Mode menu is used to set the functions of the dual input and total The inputs may be configured for independent one directional total op...

Page 31: ...tput devices Total of channel A will add or subtract as determined by the state of input channel B Channel A total will add at each rising edge if channel B is high and subtract at each rising edge if...

Page 32: ...Display Character Display Character 0 0 k K 1 1 l L 2 2 n m m 3 3 n n 4 4 O O 5 5 o o 6 6 p P 7 7 q q 8 8 r r 9 9 s S A A t t b b u u C C v V c c u w w d d x X e E y Y f F z Z g G 9 g H H h h I I I i...

Page 33: ...al from a signal source The Scale Calibrate and K Factor functions are exclusive of each other The meter uses the last function programmed Only one of these methods can be employed at a time Multi Poi...

Page 34: ...to the proper terminals or it is connected backwards 2 Minimum input span requirements not maintained 3 Input 1 signal inadvertently applied to calibrate input 2 Minimum Input Span The minimum allowed...

Page 35: ...tes Total grand total conversion factors for channel A and B are programmed independently This means that one total or grand total can be displaying the value in gallons while another displays in mill...

Page 36: ...of total A total B d tABC 25 Modbus input nm bus Note The C sum of total A total B displayed with the selection d tABC is different than the math channel C calculated under the Math menu functions Exa...

Page 37: ...te controlled by Interlock feature 3 Set point 4 Reset point 5 Fail safe operation a On enabled b Off disabled 6 Time delay a On delay 0 999 9 seconds b Off delay 0 999 9 seconds Setting the Relay Ass...

Page 38: ...he reset point has been accepted Setting Fail Safe Operation In fail safe mode of operation the relay coil is energized when the process variable is within safe limits and the relay coil is de energiz...

Page 39: ...go below the set point and then go above it Low Alarm Operation Set Reset For Manual reset mode ACK can be pressed anytime to turn off relay To detect a new alarm condition the signal must go below t...

Page 40: ...the On time delay timer resets and the relay does not change state The same principle applies to the Off time delay Note If Automatic or Manual A nmAn reset mode is selected the LED follows the reset...

Page 41: ...Helios PD2 6363 Dual Pulse Input Rate Totalizer Instruction Manual 41 Pump Alternation Control Operation...

Page 42: ...ovide status indication for the following LED Status 1 Alarm 1 2 Alarm 2 3 Alarm 3 4 Alarm 4 The meter is supplied with four alarm points that include front panel LEDs to indicate alarm conditions Thi...

Page 43: ...esets the relay and turns off the LED Manual reset any time Condition LED Relay Normal Off Off Alarm On On Ack Off Off Latching Relay with Clear Lt Clr In this application the meter is set up for manu...

Page 44: ...e action to off 2 In the Advanced features User menu program any of the digital inputs to Force On any of the internal relays 1 4 3 Connect a switch or dry contact between the 5V terminal and the corr...

Page 45: ...rther details see Setting Numeric Values on page 28 Reset Menu reset The Reset menu is used to reset the maximum peak value of Ch A and Ch B rate rst Hi minimum valley reading of Ch A and Ch B rate rs...

Page 46: ...ntering the password 050873 Once the Grand Total has been programmed as non resettable the feature CANNOT be disabled Making Changes to a Password Protected Meter If the meter is password protected th...

Page 47: ...zation points No pts Number of points Set the number of linearization points default 2 nmath Math Select the channel C math function Advanced Features Menu Display Messages Display Parameter Action Se...

Page 48: ...ate function is used for displaying slow pulse rates Using the programmable gate the meter is able to display pulse rates as slow as 1 pulse every 999 9 seconds 0 001 Hz The gate function can also be...

Page 49: ...two digits regardless of decimal point position Rounding Selection Actual Value Display Value Actual Value Display Value 1 12 022 12 022 12 023 12 023 5 12 022 12 020 12 023 12 025 10 12 024 12 020 12...

Page 50: ...is part of the linear function selection Each input channel input signal conditioner is programmed independently Multi Point Linearization Linear Meters are set up at the factory for linear function...

Page 51: ...um total C tA tB P F Sunmgt Sum grand total C GtA GtB P F Dif t Difference of total C tA tB P F Dif gt Diff of grand total C GtA GtB P F Tratio Total ratio C tA tB F t rat2 Total ratio 2 C tB tA tA F...

Page 52: ...range condition 3 Underrange Analog output value with display in underrange condition 4 Max Maximum analog output value allowed regardless of input 5 Min Minimum analog output value allowed regardless...

Page 53: ...value will continue to be calculated in the background Function Keys Digital I O Available Settings Display Description D AbC Scrolls values for A B C when activated Keeps the last value for 10 secon...

Page 54: ...c the menu button functionality digital inputs only rigHt Mimic the right arrow F1 button functionality digital inputs only up Mimic the up arrow F2 button functionality digital inputs only Enter Mimi...

Page 55: ...menu Press to acknowledge relays or other parameters function assigned through the User menu Function Keys Operation During operation the programmable function keys operate according to the way they...

Page 56: ...he operator to check that all LEDs are functioning properly 4 Press the Enter button again to access the Information menu info or press the Menu button to return to Run Mode Determining Software Versi...

Page 57: ...reset channel B T rst Manual Grand total reset Ch B Gt rst Manual Display assignment Dsplay Factory Defaults User Settings Parameter Display Default Setting Display line 1 D Ch A Channel A Display lin...

Page 58: ...F3 function key F3 Acknowledge relays F4 function digital input F4 Acknowledge relays Digital input 1 DI 1 Menu Digital input 2 DI 2 Right arrow Digital input 3 DI 3 Up arrow Digital input 4 DI 4 Ent...

Page 59: ...t Display is unstable Check 1 Input signal stability and value 2 Display scaling vs input signal 3 Increase the gate settings to average more pulses Display reading is not accurate Check 1 K Factor va...

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