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PD6600 Series Loop-Powered Process Meters 

Instruction Manual

 

 

PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION

 

 

233 South Street • Hopkinton MA 01748 USA 
Tel (800) 343-

1001 • Fax (508) 655-8990 

www.predig.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/8 DIN Loop-Powered Process Meters with NEMA 4X, IP65 Front 

 

4-20 mA Input Displayed with ±0.02% FS Accuracy 

 

1.5 Volt Drop (4.5 Volt Drop with Backlight) 

 

0.7" (17.8 mm) 5 Alphanumeric Characters Top Display 

 

0.4" (10.2 mm) 8 Alphanumeric Characters Bottom Display 

 

20-Segment Bargraph with Numeric Percent Indication, Optional 

 

Shallow Depth Case Extends Only 3.6" (91 mm) Behind Panel 

 

(2) Open Collector Outputs Standard; Assigned to Pulse, Alarm, Timer, or Stopwatch  

 

(2) Optional Loop-Powered Solid State Relays; Assigned to Alarm, Control, Timer, or Stopwatch 

 

Stopwatch & Timer Functions to Drive Relays & Open Collectors  

 

Optional Isolated 4-20 mA Analog Output 

 

Relay Pump Alternation Based on Level and Runtime 

 

Display Relay Runtime & Cycle Count via Relay Info Menu 

 

Round Horizontal Tank Function; Just Enter Diameter & Length 

 

32-Point Linearization, Square Root Extraction and Programmable Exponent Function 

 

Free PC-Based MeterView XL USB Programming Software 

 

HART

®

 Protocol Transparent 

 

Loop-Powered Backlight with Red Backlight for Alarm Conditions 

 

Safe Area Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 167°F (-40 to 75°C) 

 

Conformal Coated PCBs for Dust & Humidity Protection 

 

Password Protection 

 

UL & C-UL 61010 Listed for Electrical Safety 

 

UL & C-UL Listed as Intrinsically Safe and Nonincendive 

 

ATEX and IECEx Certified as Intrinsically Safe 

 

Wide Assortment of NEMA 4X Enclosures for up to Ten Meters 

 

Light / Horn & Reset Button Accessory 

 

Control Station Accessory for Remote Operation of Digital Input 

 

3-Year Warranty

PD6606 & PD6608 Only 

IECEx 

All Models 

Summary of Contents for Loop Leader PD6600 Series

Page 1: ...to Drive Relays Open Collectors Optional Isolated 4 20 mA Analog Output Relay Pump Alternation Based on Level and Runtime Display Relay Runtime Cycle Count via Relay Info Menu Round Horizontal Tank Function Just Enter Diameter Length 32 Point Linearization Square Root Extraction and Programmable Exponent Function Free PC Based MeterView XL USB Programming Software HART Protocol Transparent Loop Po...

Page 2: ...Safety Information 15 Installation 16 Unpacking 16 Panel Mounting Instructions 16 MeterView XL Programming Software 17 MeterView XL Software Installation 17 Connecting to the Computer 18 Specifications 18 Dimensions 19 Connections 19 Connectors Labeling 19 Wiring Diagrams 20 Safe Area Current Loop 4 20 mA Connections 20 Safe Area Digital Input Connection 20 Safe Area 4 20 mA Output Connections 20 ...

Page 3: ...eration 46 Digital Input Operation 46 Maximum Minimum Readings 46 Runtime Cycle Count INFO 47 Changing Engineering Units 47 Troubleshooting 48 Reset Meter to Factory Defaults 48 Determining Software Version 48 Factory Default Settings 49 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Table of Figures Figure 1 1 8 DIN Panel Cutout Dimensions 16 Figure 2 Panel Mounting Details 16 Figure 3 Meter Dimensions Side View 19 Fig...

Page 4: ...y which is typically used to display the process variable on the 5 digit alphanumeric top display and the units of measure or a tag on the 8 digit alphanumeric bottom display Another common setup is to display the input in one scale on the top display such as feet and in another scale on the bot tom display such as gallons Both display lines use 14 segment alphanumeric characters for clear indica ...

Page 5: ... up to flash an alarm message along with the process variable The flashing red alarm message can be activated even if no relay or open collector is connected Dual Scale Feature Users can use the dual scale feature to display the input in two different scales For instance the example above shows an application where the display shows the input in feet and gallons while the display toggles between p...

Page 6: ... wear and overheating of one pump over the lack of use of the other pump Pump alternation uses both relays in tandem to alter nate between two similar pumps The ALTERN menu is only available under Output 1 and will automatically set Output 2 to pump alternation as well Pump Alternation Example The following is an example application where the re lays are programmed for pump alternation On Off Poin...

Page 7: ...c level transmitter makes for an economical way to measure and display open channel flow rate in most weirs and flumes A guide such as the ISCO Open Channel Flow Measurement Handbook can provide the user with all the information needed the exponent used in the flow equation for the desired flow units and the flow rate for any given head height For example to display the open channel flow rate from...

Page 8: ...d State Relays and 4 20 mA Analog Output Loop Leader PD6608 Decimal Bargraph Models Hazardous Area Model Description PD6608 LNN Loop Powered Hazardous Area Bargraph No Options PD6608 L2N Loop Powered Hazardous Area Bargraph Two Solid State Relays PD6608 L3N Loop Powered Hazardous Area Bargraph 4 20 mA Analog Output PD6608 L5N Loop Powered Hazardous Area Bargraph Two Solid State Relays and 4 20 mA ...

Page 9: ...nd wiring Meter and enclosure are sold separately The Light Horn hole is in the back left corner of the enclosure and the Reset Button is centered on the cover of the enclosure below the meter about an inch off the bottom of the cover except on the PDA3400 series where it is mounted on the side of the enclosure Signal Splitter Conditioner Accessories Model Description PD659 1MA 1MA Signal Isolator...

Page 10: ...nd output functions including voltage current thermocouple and RTD PD9502 Low Cost Signal Generator The PD9502 is a low cost compact simple to use 4 20 mA or 0 10 VDC signal generator It can easily be set for 0 20 mA 4 20 mA 0 10 V or 2 10 V ranges Signal adjustment is made with a one turn knob A 15 27 VDC wall plug is provided with the instrument Optional USB power bank is available ...

Page 11: ...0 to 85 C Relative humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Printed circuit boards are conformally coated Noise Filter Averages the input signal over a period of time between 1 and 16 seconds to dampen the effects of a noisy signal that causes a jumpy display Filter Bypass 0 0 to 99 9 of full scale Input signal changes that are greater than bypass value are displayed immediately Recalibration Recalibration...

Page 12: ...Frequency 1 000 Hz maximum Quadrature Pulse Output Available for Output 2 90 behind Output 1 500 Hz max Alarm Output Source Assign to PV PV1 PV2 or Digital Input Solid State Relays Rating 250 VAC VDC 1 A resistive 75 VA 250 VAC 0 6 A pilot duty inductive UL Code D300 25 VA 250 VDC 0 6 A pilot duty inductive UL Code R300 Noise Suppression Metal oxide varistors across outputs Relay Assignment Pump A...

Page 13: ... not connected The meter should only be connected to a computer while it is located in a safe area To download the MeterView XL programming software visit predig com meterviewxl For detailed programming software instructions see the LIM6602MVXL manual General Compliance Information Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Emissions CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A emissions requirements USA AS NZS CI...

Page 14: ...e enclosure of this equipment may generate an ignition capable level of electrostatic charge Therefore the equipment shall not be installed in a location where the exter nal conditions are conducive to the build up of electrostatic charge on such surfaces This is par ticularly important if the equipment is installed in a zone 0 location In addition the equipment shall only be cleaned with a damp c...

Page 15: ...he serial number with the first four digits representing the year and month in the YYMM format EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity for the PD6602 04 and PD6606 08 are available in the Documentation CD provided with the product under the EU DoC menu Safety Information Read complete instructions prior to installation and operation of the meter Hazardous voltages exist within en...

Page 16: ...622 x 1 772 92 mm x 45 mm Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 below for more details Clearance allow at least 4 0 102 mm behind the panel for wiring Panel thickness 0 04 0 25 1 0 mm 6 4 mm Recommended minimum panel thickness to maintain Type 4X rating 0 06 1 5 mm steel panel 0 16 4 1 mm plastic panel Remove the two mounting brackets provided with the meter back off the two screws so that there is 6 4 m...

Page 17: ... Provided with Meter PC Data Logging for One or Multiple Variables MeterView XL Software Installation The meter should only be connected to a computer while it is located in a safe area Please uninstall previous versions of this software prior to downloading installing and running the latest version 1 For complete instructions on how to use MeterView XL go to LIM6602MVXL manual 2 Download MeterVie...

Page 18: ... to the Computer Loop Leader series meters may be connected to any Windows 7 or Windows 10 PC via the provided USB cable by following these steps 1 Open the MeterView XL software 2 Connect the Loop Leader meter to the PC with the provided USB cable 3 The software will ask if you would like to read the meter Click OK Specifications Availability Free download from www predig com System Requirements ...

Page 19: ...PD6608 installation must be performed in accordance with Control Drawing LIM6600 2 in order to meet agency approval ratings Connectors Labeling The graphics below show the location of all connect ors available with requested configuration Figure 5 Connector Labeling for PD660 LNN Figure 6 Connector Labeling for PD660 L2N with 2 Solid State Relays Figure 7 Connector Labeling for PD660 L3N with 4 20...

Page 20: ...the overload Safe Area Digital Input Connection A digital input is standard on the meter This digital input is connected with a normally open contact across DI and DI or with an active low signal applied to DI and DI Figure 11 Digital Input Connections Safe Area 4 20 mA Output Connections Connections for the 4 20 mA transmitter output are made to the connector terminals labeled mA OUT The 4 20 mA ...

Page 21: ...e for location in hazardous areas The use of additional protective devices may allow them to be installed in a safe area and connected to a device in a hazardous area User should consult a professional engineer to determine suitability of these products for their specific application Figure 15 PDA2361 R Control Station Connected to PD6604 Available Single Button Control Stations PDA2360 E PDA2361 ...

Page 22: ...e LIM6602MVXL manual The meter should only be connected to a computer while it is located in a safe area Care should be exercised to avoid ground loops when connecting the USB to an active loop e g power supply transmitter loop powered meter etc It is recommended to connect the mA terminal of the meter to the terminal of a two wire transmitter and the mA to the of the next device in the loop or to...

Page 23: ...ters of mercury Kg CM2 Kilograms per square centimeter Kg M2 Kilograms per square meter mBAr Millibar Display Functions Messages Parameter Action Setting Description Bar Bar PA Pascal hPA Hectopascal KPA Kilopascal MPA Megapascal CUSTM Custom unit WEIGHT Weight unit class gm Grams Kg Kilograms tonnE Tonnes metric oz Ounces 1b Pounds ton Tons CUSTOM Custom unit RATE Rate unit class SECOND Units per...

Page 24: ...ETUP PV 1 PV 2 Advanced input programming two menus PV 1 and PV 2 are available if in dual scale mode see PV 2 under advanced features menu Display Functions Messages Parameter Action Setting Description SOURCE Select PV 2 source dual scale only see PV 2 under advanced features menu 4 20 ma Source PV 2 from the mA input PV1 Source PV 2 from PV 1 FUNCTION Select linear square root or programmable e...

Page 25: ...ion key or digital input to hold an output HOLD OUT Hold all outputs HLD UNHLD Hold or un hold all outputs Display Functions Messages Parameter Action Setting Description OC1 2 Hold un hold open collector outputs RLY1 2 Hold un hold relay outputs mAOUT Hold un hold 4 20 mA output HOLD Hold selected output HLD UNHLD Hold or un hold selected output DISABLE Disable function key or digital input RST F...

Page 26: ...N MAX Display alternating min and max OFF Turn top display off UNITS Display the units BOTTOM Select what to display on the bottom display UNITS Display the units PV 1 or 2 Display the process variable PV UNIT 1 or 2 Display the process variable and unit alternating PV TAG 1 or 2 Display the process variable and tag alternating TAG UNIT Display the tag and unit alternating PV U TAG 1 or 2 Display ...

Page 27: ...t to read the following information before proceeding to program the meter The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment to display 0 00 to 100 00 gal which corresponds to the 4 20 mA input The calibration equipment is traceable to NIST standards A calibrated signal source is not needed to scale the meter Enter the Input menu to scale the meter to display the 4 20 mA input The input can accept...

Page 28: ...its per minute HOUR Units per hour DAY Units per day Rate Units RATE GAL T Gallons per time unit T L T Liters per time unit T IGAL T Imperial gallons per time unit T M3 T Cubic meters per time unit T BBL T Barrels per time unit T BUSH T Bushels per time unit T cuYD T Cubic Yards per time unit T cuFt T Cubic Feet per time unit T cuIn T Cubic Inches per time unit T LiBBL T Liquid barrels per time un...

Page 29: ... level feature is selected the decimal point selections for PV1 PV2 are enabled Enabling or Disabling Commas on the Bottom Display COMMA The bottom display is set to show a comma separat ing the thousands and millions place by default if a numeric value is being displayed This feature can be disabled or enabled using the Comma menu Display Capabilities Optimization TOP and BOTTOM Display Configura...

Page 30: ...ts Alternating PV Units and Tag Tag Stopwatch Open Collector 1 or 2 Timer Relay 1 or 2 Timer Off Blank PV s Percentage of Full Scale The mA Input The mA Output Programming the Bargraph BARGRAPH PD6604 PD6608 Only The PD6604 8 comes equipped with a bargraph dis play for applications where a visual representation of the process variable s percentage of full scale is de sirable This feature can be en...

Page 31: ...sabled by selecting DISABLE The Open Collector Outputs are programmed in the following manner Pulse Output PULSE The pulse outputs may be programmed to generate a scaled frequency based on the PV and a programma ble factor The factor determines the number of pulses per second generated per unit of measure For example if the meter display shows 100 gallons and the factor is set to 2 the number of p...

Page 32: ... reset point is the display value at which the alarm will turn off If the set point is lower than the reset point the alarm will be a low alarm if the set point is higher than the reset point the alarm will be a high alarm The digital input alarm will trigger whenever the digital input is triggered For both the PV and digital input alarms a delay before the alarm is turned on or off may be set as ...

Page 33: ... There are three settings needed to use the function effectively 1 Assign stopwatch to either top or bottom display line 2 Assign the open collector to control the process on off 3 Assign a function key or digital input to start stop the stopwatch Application Example To maintain consistency of a product it is necessary to take and test samples at different times throughout the day The stopwatch fu...

Page 34: ...e Press the Enter ACK button at any time to clear the alarm Latching with Reset after Clear L CLEAR Alarm must be reset manually and can only be done so after the alarm condition has cleared Press the Enter ACK button after the alarm condition has cleared to reset the alarm If the alarm is set to PV a set and reset point must be programmed The set point is the display value at which the alarm will...

Page 35: ...on ALTERN Pump alternation sets the two relays to alternate every time the first on point ON 1 is reached The active relay will turn off once the first off point OFF 1 is reached If the PV reaches the second on point ON 2 the other relay will also turn on The second relay will turn off once the second off point OFF 2 is reached and the first relay will remain active until the first off point OFF 1...

Page 36: ...long the output is off in continuous mode Program the On Time ONTIME for the active low pulse from 1 second to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds pulse width This is the period of time for which the output will remain on Select Start START to begin outputting the constant timed pulse Select Stop STOP to end outputting the constant timed pulse Function keys or the digital input may be assigned to s...

Page 37: ...y values This menu is not present on models without a 4 20 mA output option The 4 20 mA analog output can be scaled to provide a 4 20 mA signal for any PV display range or to simply retransmit the 4 20 mA input The output may be disabled DISABLE and will only output the minimum signal Overrange and underrange values determine what mA signal the meter will output if the mA input is underrange 3 5 m...

Page 38: ... the input signal Square Root Linearization SQROOT The square root function can be used to linearize the signal from a differential pressure transmitter and dis play flow rate in engineering units PD6602 Displaying Flow Rate by Applying the Square Root Function to the Output of a DP Transmitter SETUP ADVANCED ADV PV SETUP CUTOFF FILTER PASSWRD USER SYSTEM PV FUNCTION PV SCALE CAL CUTOF DISABLE CUT...

Page 39: ...0 5 428 2436 3 508 ISCO Open Channel Flow Measurement Handbook 3rd edition With this information the PD6602 should be programmed in the following fashion This setup assumes the level transmitter is programmed to output 20 mA at the maximum head height of 3 00 feet but any mA value at a head height with a known flow rate may be used Function Desired Programming Open Channel Flow 3 Parshall flume Se...

Page 40: ...imensions Enter the diameter and the length in inches or cm and the results will be calculated auto matically in US gallons or liters The unit of measure for the volume can be changed using the display menu See Changing the Engineering Units UNITS on page 29 and Available Unit Classes and Units on page 28 for a list of available volume units There is no need to enter scaling values MeterView XL Ro...

Page 41: ...ed process variable then press Enter For information on units see 3 Available Unit Classes and Units on page 28 4 The meter displays INP 1 Apply a known signal and press Enter The display will flash while accepting the signal 5 After the signal is accepted the meter displays DSP 1 Enter a corresponding display value for the input signal and press Enter to accept 6 The meter displays INP 2 Apply a ...

Page 42: ... displayed and enter the correct password to gain access to the menu After exiting Programming Mode the meter returns to its password protected condition Disabling Password Protection To disable password protection access the Password menu and clear the entered password either by press ing and holding the Right Arrow button until all digits reset to zero or manually changing all the digits to zero...

Page 43: ...art stop open collector 2 timer RLY1 Start stop relay 1 timer RLY2 Start stop relay 2 timer START Start the selected timer output STOP Stop the selected timer output STR STP Start or stop the selected timer output Display Description ALARM FN Set the function key or digital input to acknowledge an alarm ACK Acknowledge all active alarms SETPOINT Set all output set point SETPT OC1 Set open collecto...

Page 44: ...n factors and store them 5 Press Menu to exit Enabling the Dual Scale Feature PV2 Dual Scale Mode Top Display Toggling Between Process Variable and Units Bottom Display Toggling Between Process Variable in different scale and Different Units For some level applications such as displaying the height and volume of a tank a second PV can be en abled which can be scaled to display a different value ba...

Page 45: ...art of the Advanced menu Internal Calibration is performed as follows 1 Press the Menu button to enter Programming Mode 2 Press the Up Arrow button twice and press Enter to access the Advanced menu 3 Press the Up Arrow button and press Enter to access the System menu 4 Press the Up Arrow button and press Enter to access the ICAL menu 5 The meter displays low input current message 4 000 mA Apply a ...

Page 46: ...eys op erate according to the way they have been pro grammed in the Advanced Features User menu The table under Front Panel Buttons Operation shows the factory default settings for F1 F2 and F3 A hint message may be enabled to provide a descrip tion of what each function key does prior to executing their assigned function See Enabling the Function Key Hint Feature HINT on page 44 Digital Input Ope...

Page 47: ...laying the amount of time a relay has been activated Meter displaying the number of times a relay has cycled Changing Engineering Units During operation of the meter it is possible to change the display units within the selected unit class without the need to re scale the meter The UNITS menu in the DISPLAY menu allows the unit of measure to be changed e g from gallons second GAL s to liters secon...

Page 48: ...terView XL software or with the front panel buttons To load factory defaults 1 Press the Menu button to enter Programming Mode 2 Press the Right Arrow button twice and press Enter to access the Advanced menu 3 Press the Up Arrow button and press Enter to access the System menu 4 Press the Right Arrow button and press Enter to access the Default menu 5 Press Enter twice in quick succession The mete...

Page 49: ...nds Alarm Off Delay DELAY OFF 0 seconds Alarm Fail safe FAILSAFE OFF Red LED RED ON Flash PV FLASH ON Alarm Message MSG ON Message Text MSG EDIT ALARM 3 Pump Ctrl On ON 70 00 Pump Ctrl Off OFF 60 00 Pump Ctrl On Delay DELAY ON 0 seconds Pump Ctrl Off Delay DELAY OFF 0 seconds Pump Alt On 1 ON 1 70 00 Pump Alt Off 1 OFF 1 60 00 Pump Alt On 2 ON 2 90 00 Pump Alt Off 2 OFF 2 80 00 Pump Alt On Delay 1...

Page 50: ... Check that the number of digits required for the scaled value does not exceed the maximum digits for the display line If it does try adjusting the decimal point location for less precision or changing the PV display to the bottom display Display is unstable Check 1 Input signal stability and value 2 Display scaling vs input signal 3 Filter and bypass values increase Display response is too slow C...

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