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PD2-6400

  Helios High Voltage & Current Meter

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SPECIFICATIONS

Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C.

General

Display:

 Two lines with 1.8" (46 mm) high digits, red LEDs; 6 digits 

per line (-99999 to 999999), with lead zero blanking

Display Intensity:

 Eight user-selectable intensity levels

Display Update Rate:

 5/second (200 ms)

Overrange:

 Display flashes 

999999

Underrange:

 Display flashes 

-99999

Display Assignment:

 Displays lines 1 & 2 may be assigned to 

process values for Channels A (Ch-A, current), V (Ch-V, voltage), 

or P (Ch-P, apparent power); toggle between (Ch-A & Ch-V, Ch-A & 

Ch-P, Ch-V & Ch-P, and Ch-A, Ch-V, & Ch-P); relay set points; max 

and/or min values for CH-A, Ch-V, or Ch-P; CH-A and units; Ch-V 

and units; Ch-P and units; or Modbus input. The lower display may 

also be set to show engineering units or be off, with no display.

Noise filter:

 Programmable from 2 to 199 (0 will disable filter)

Filter Bypass:

 Programmable from 0.1 to 99.9% of calibrated span

Recalibration:

 All ranges are calibrated at the factory. 

Recalibration is recommended at least every 12 months.

Max/Min Display:

 Max/min readings reached by the process are 

stored until reset by the user or until power to the meter is turned off. 

Password:

 Three programmable passwords restrict modification of 

programmed settings.

Pass 1:

 Allows use of function keys and digital inputs

Pass 2:

 Allows use of function keys, digital inputs and editing set/

reset points

Pass 3:

 Restricts all programming, function keys, and digital inputs 

Non-Volatile Memory:

 All programmed settings are stored in non-

volatile memory for a minimum of ten years if power is lost.

Power Options:

 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz, 90-265 VDC, 20 W max or 

12-24 VDC ±

 10%, 15 W max. Powered over USB for configuration 

only.

Fuse:

 Required external fuse: UL Recognized, 5 A max, slow blow; 

up to 6 meters may share one 5 A fuse.

Normal Mode Rejection:

 Greater than 60 dB at 50/60 Hz

Isolation:

 500 V AC/DC potential allowed between voltage and 

current input channels. Channels isolated by 3 MΩ impedance

4 kV input/output-to-power line 500 V input-to-output or output-

to-P+ supply.

Overvoltage Category: 

Installation Overvoltage Category II: 

Local level with smaller transient overvoltages than Installation 

Overvoltage Category III.

Environmental:

 

Operating temperature range: 

-40 to 150°F (-40 to 65°C)

Storage temperature range: 

-40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)

Relative humidity: 

0 to 90% non-condensing

Connections:

 Removable and integrated screw terminal blocks 

accept 12 to 22 AWG wire.

Enclosure: 

UL Type 4X,

 

IP65 rated. Polycarbonate & glass 

blended plastic case, color: gray. Includes four PG11 through-hole 

conduit openings, with two factory installed PG11, IP68, black nylon 

threaded hole plugs with backing nuts.

Wall Mounting:

 Four (4) mounting holes provided for mounting meter 

to wall.

Pipe Mounting:

 Optional pipe mounting kit (PDA6260) allows 

for pipe mounting. Sold separately. See manual for mounting 

instructions.

Tightening Torque:

 

Removable Screw Terminals:

 5 lb-in (0.56 Nm)

Digital I/O and RS485 Terminals:

 2.2 lb-in (0.25 Nm)

Overall Dimensions: 

10.63

" x 12.59" x 4.77"

 

(270 mm x 319.7 mm x 121.2 mm) (W x H x D)

Weight:

 6.10 lbs (2.76 kg)

UL File Number: 

UL & C-UL Listed. E160849; 508 Industrial 

Control Equipment. 

Warranty:

 3 years parts & labor

USB Connection:

Compatibility:

 USB 2.0 Standard, Compliant

Connector Type:

 Micro-B receptacle

Cable:

 USB A Male to Micro-B Cable

Driver:

 

Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 XP/Vista/7/8/10

 

Power:

 USB Port

Voltage and Current Inputs

High Voltage Input:

 One high voltage input (Channel V) 0-300 VDC 

or VAC; Switch Selectable, Modbus PV (Slave)

High Current Input:

 One high current input (Channel A)

0-5 AAC or ADC; Switch Selectable, Modbus PV (Slave)

Channels:

 Channel A, Channel V, Channel P (Math Channel for 

Apparent Power)

AC/DC Selection:

 Switch selectable for AC or DC inputs. Channels 

A and V share AC/DC selection.

Apparent Power Math:

 Apparent power P calculated as P = A * V

Programmable Constants:

 Constant C (Adder): -99.999 to 

999.999, default: 0.000.  Constant F (Factor): 0.001 to 999.999, 

default: 1.000.

Accuracy:

 ADC: 0.03% Full Scale ±1 count,

AAC: 0.1% Full Scale ±1 count,

VDC: 0.05% Full Scale ±1 count,

VAC: 0.15% Full Scale ±1 count, square root & programmable 

exponent accuracy range: 10-100% of calibrated span

Temperature Drift:

 0.005% of calibrated span/°C max from -40 to 

65°C ambient

Signal Input Conditioning:

 Linear, square root, programmable 

exponent, or round horizontal tank volume calculation.

Multi-Point Linearization:

 2 to 32 points for Channel A and V

Low-Flow Cutoff:

 0-999999 (0 disables cutoff function). 

Independent for Channel A and V.

Decimal Point:

 Up to five decimal places or none: 

d.ddddd

d.dddd

d.ddd

d.dd

d.d

, or 

dddddd

Calibration Range:

Input 

Channel

Input  

Range

Minimum Span 

Input 1 & Input 2

A

+/- 0-5 ADC/0-5 AAC

+/- 0.005 ADC/0.010 AAC

V

+/- 0-300 VDC/0-300 VAC +/- 0.1 VDC/0.3 

Note: An error message will appear if the input 1 and input 2 signals 

are too close together.

Input Impedance:

 Voltage Input: greater than 3 MΩ. 

Current Input: 0.01 Ω.

Input Overload:

 Voltage input protected up to 500 VDC

Current input protected up to 10 A by a 10A/300V fast acting non-

resettable fuse. Fuse is NOT resettable after a fault; unit must be 

factory reconditioned.

F4 Digital Input Contacts:

 3.3 VDC on contact. Connect normally 

open contacts across F4 to COM.

F4 Digital Input Logic Levels:

 

Logic High:

 3 to 5 VDC 

Logic Low:

 0 to 1.25 VDC

Summary of Contents for Helios PD2-6400

Page 1: ...Programming Software Super Bright Display Operating Temperature Range 40 to 65 C 40 to 150 F UL C UL Listed E160849 508 Industrial Control Equipment Input Power Options Include 85 265 VAC or 12 24 VD...

Page 2: ...ANCED DISPLAY FEATURES 4 QUICK EASY SCALE PROGRAMMING METHODS 5 4 20 MA OUTPUT RELAYS 8 APPLICATION EXAMPLES 11 DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 13 ON BOARD DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 13 PHYSICAL FEATURES 14 OP...

Page 3: ...ally all these features and capabilities can easily be programmed with free MeterView Pro PC based software Precision Digital also offers several accessories for the Helios to enhance the user experie...

Page 4: ...urrently set to 95 00 Display Voltage and Current Individually or at Same Time The Helios PD2 6400 can accept both a voltage and a current input These can be displayed as one or the other as illustrat...

Page 5: ...ompleted it can be locked with a password Free PC Based MeterView Pro USB Programming Software Cable The Helios comes preloaded with free MeterView Pro programming software that connects and installs...

Page 6: ...eters Set Analog Output Values Enable Manual Control Test Relays Digital Outputs Setup Screen Set Scale Values Set the Number of Points up to 32 Import from Excel Export to Excel Programming Screen Gr...

Page 7: ...10 Communications Onboard USB firmware version 4 0 or higher RS 232 Adapter or RS 485 Adapter Meter Address 1 247 Reports Data logging Save as CSV file format Configuration Save as PDC file format or...

Page 8: ...set up for reverse scaling as shown below the output will be 4 00 mA when the display reads 150 0 and the output will be 20 00 mA when the display reads 0 Front Panel Push Button Programming The 4 20...

Page 9: ...inals F4 and Common Latching Alarm must be reset manually and can be done so at any time with a switch wired across terminals F4 and Common Latching with Reset after Cleared Alarm must be reset manual...

Page 10: ...en the PV reaches that set point it will close that relay s contacts for a preset period of time 0 1 to 5999 9 seconds Switching Inductive Loads The use of suppressors snubbers is strongly recommended...

Page 11: ...few of the PD2 6400 s application capabilities using generators and transformers Each example is followed by a wiring diagram that shows proper switch position for the meter Voltage Input Application...

Page 12: ...vailable in ranges of 100 200 400 600 and 1000 AAC These nonintrusive devices feature split core convenience for easy installation and are a cost effective solution for monitoring load or proof of ope...

Page 13: ...ers click here PDA7485 I RS 232 to RS 422 485 Isolated Converter PDA8485 I USB to RS 422 485 Isolated Converter All adapters and connectors supplied with appropriate cables Modbus PV Input Remote Mess...

Page 14: ...in industrial applications where it will be exposed to wet dusty hot cold and other adverse conditions The Helios is housed in a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure can operate over a wide temperature range incl...

Page 15: ...e Range The Helios can operate from 40 to 65 C 40 to 150 F meaning it can be installed in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor industrial applications And over this range the Helios will drift no more...

Page 16: ...nal for Digital Input Remote Operation of Front Panel Buttons The Helios s programming buttons are located behind a door and generally not accessible during operation Digital inputs are provided that...

Page 17: ...rol or to return them to automatic operation Click here to watch the Meterview Pro video Custom Tags i e Power Custom Units i e Amps Volts Alarm Status Indicators Plastic Control Stations For The Heli...

Page 18: ...nue to be calculated in the background FK DI Ln1 Hi Display maximum display value on line 1 FK DI Ln1 Lo Display minimum display value on line 1 FK DI Ln1 HL Display maximum minimum display values on...

Page 19: ...V F4 COM 2 1 4 3 2 1 I I AC TYPE DC CONNECTIONS Connector Labeling for Fully Loaded PD2 6400 DIMENSIONS Mounting Hole Mounting Hole Connection Cover Screw 10 63 270 12 59 319 7 2 63 67 4 77 121 2 2600...

Page 20: ...d Enclosure Operating Temperature of 40 to 65 C Now UL and C UL Approved LARGE DISPLAYS Helios Series IECEx Big Bright Displays For Indoor or Outdoor in Bright Sunlight 24 VDC Transmitter Power Supply...

Page 21: ...plastic case color gray Includes four PG11 through hole conduit openings with two factory installed PG11 IP68 black nylon threaded hole plugs with backing nuts Wall Mounting Four 4 mounting holes prov...

Page 22: ...r none with 1 or 2 stop bits Byte to Byte Timeout 0 01 2 54 seconds Turn Around Delay Less than 2 ms fixed Note Refer to the HeliosRegister Tables located at www predig com for details Isolated 4 20 m...

Page 23: ...mation contained in this document is subject to change without notice Precision Digital Corporation makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaim...

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