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™ PD6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter

Instruction Manual

Relay Sampling Operation .......................................................................... 30

Relay Operation Details ................................................................................ 31

Overview ..................................................................................................... 31

Relays Auto Initialization ............................................................................. 31

Fail-Safe Operation ..................................................................................... 31

Front Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 31

Latching and Non-Latching Relay Operation .............................................. 31

Non-Latching Relay (

Auto

) ......................................................................... 32

Non-Latching Relay with Manual Reset (

A-nman

) ....................................... 32

Latching Relay (

LatcH

) ............................................................................... 32

Latching Relay with Clear (

Lt-Clr

) ............................................................ 32

Acknowledging Relays ................................................................................ 33

Pump Alternation Control Applications (

Altern

) ........................................ 33

Setting Up the Interlock Relay (Force On) Feature ..................................... 34

Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Output (

Aout

) ................................................. 35

Setting Up the Password (

pass

) ................................................................... 35

Protecting or Locking the Meter .................................................................. 35

Making Changes to a Password Protected Meter ....................................... 35

Disabling Password Protection.................................................................... 35

Reset Menu (

reset

) ....................................................................................... 35

Tare Menu (

Tare

) ........................................................................................... 36

Tare Functionality (

tare

) ............................................................................ 36

Manual Control Menu (

Contrl

) ..................................................................... 36

Advanced Features Menu ............................................................................. 36

Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages.......................................... 36

Noise Filter (

filter

) ................................................................................... 37

Noise Filter Bypass (

bypass

) ...................................................................... 37

Rounding Feature (

round

) .......................................................................... 37

Modbus RTU Serial Communications (

serial

) .......................................... 38

Select Menu (

SElect

) ................................................................................. 38

Input Signal Conditioning (

Functn

) ............................................................. 38

Auto-Zero (

Auto 0

) ..................................................................................... 39

Low-Value Cutoff (

CutofF

) ......................................................................... 39

Analog Output Programming (

AoutPr

) ....................................................... 39

Programmable Function Keys User Menu (

user

) ....................................... 40

Internal Source Calibration (

ICAL

) .............................................................. 41

Error Message (

error

) ............................................................................... 41

Meter Operation ................................................................................................. 42

Front Panel Buttons Operation .................................................................... 42

Function Keys Operation .............................................................................. 42

F4 Operation .................................................................................................. 42

Maximum/Minimum Readings ...................................................................... 42

Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 43

Diagnostics Menu (

diag

) .............................................................................. 43

Determining Software Version..................................................................... 43

Reset Meter to Factory Defaults ................................................................... 43

Factory Defaults & User Settings ................................................................ 44

Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................................... 45

EU Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................... 46

Summary of Contents for PD6100-6H0

Page 1: ...Assembly Required Optional SunBright Display Models for Outdoor Applications Operating Temperature Range 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F UL C UL Listed E160849 508 Industrial Control Equipment Input Power Options 85 265 VAC 90 265 VDC or 12 24 VDC 12 24 VAC Supports up to Twelve 12 350 Ω Load Cells Capture or Programmable Tare Feature Auto Zero Feature Eliminates Zero Drift Ratiometric Operation Programmab...

Page 2: ...details Registered Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners 2020 Precision Digital Corporation All rights reserved FREE MeterView Pro Programming Software The meter can be powered from the Micro USB connection When using the Micro USB connection DO NOT apply AC or DC power to the meter The easiest and quickest way to program your PROVU meter ...

Page 3: ...put Connections 17 Analog Output Power Supply 17 F4 Digital Input Connections 17 External Relays Digital I O Connections 18 Interlock Relay Feature 18 Setup and Programming 19 Overview 19 Front Panel Buttons and Status LED Indicators 19 Display Functions Messages 20 Setting Numeric Values 22 Main Menu 22 Setting Up the Meter setup 22 Setting the Input Signal Input 23 Setting the Display Units unit...

Page 4: ...g Password Protection 35 Reset Menu reset 35 Tare Menu Tare 36 Tare Functionality tare 36 Manual Control Menu Contrl 36 Advanced Features Menu 36 Advanced Features Menu Display Messages 36 Noise Filter filter 37 Noise Filter Bypass bypass 37 Rounding Feature round 37 Modbus RTU Serial Communications serial 38 Select Menu SElect 38 Input Signal Conditioning Functn 38 Auto Zero Auto 0 39 Low Value C...

Page 5: ...train Gauge Configuration Switch 14 Figure 14 Strain Gauge Powered by Internal Supply 15 Figure 15 Strain Gauge Powered by External Supply 15 Figure 16 Multiple Strain Gauges Connected Through Junction Box 15 Figure 17 mV Transducer Input Connections 15 Figure 18 Four wire mV Transducer Connections 15 Figure 19 Shunt Resistor 16 Figure 20 Relay Connections 16 Figure 21 AC and DC Loads Protection 1...

Page 6: ...olated output Modbus RTU serial communications and digital I O options make the PD6100 an excellent addition to any system Ordering Information Standard Models 85 265 VAC Model 12 24 VDC Model Options Installed PD6100 6R0 PD6100 7R0 No options PD6100 6R2 PD6100 7R2 2 relays PD6100 6R3 PD6100 7R3 4 20 mA output PD6100 6R4 PD6100 7R4 4 relays PD6100 6R5 PD6100 7R5 2 relays 4 20 mA output PD6100 6R7 ...

Page 7: ... 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...

Page 8: ...e 200 kΩ Relays Rating 2 or 4 SPDT Form C internal and or 4 SPST Form A external rated 3 A 30 VDC and 125 250 VAC resistive load 1 14 HP 50 W 125 250 VAC for inductive loads Noise Suppression Noise suppression is recommended for each relay contact switching inductive loads see Switching Inductive Loads on page 16 for details Deadband 0 100 of span user programmable High or Low Alarm User may progr...

Page 9: ... receptacle Cable USB A Male to Micro B Cable Driver Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 8 10 Power USB port provides power to the meter DO NOT apply AC or DC power to the meter while the USB port is in use On Board Digital Input F4 Function Operate tare function remote operation of front panel buttons acknowledge reset relays reset max min values See Function Keys Digital I O Available Settings on page ...

Page 10: ...quency Magnetic Field 30 A m 70 V for 0 5 period Voltage Dips 40 V for 5 50 periods 70 V for 25 periods Voltage Interruptions 5 V for 250 periods Note Testing was conducted on meters installed through the covers of grounded metal enclosures with cable shields grounded at the point of entry representing installations designed to optimize EMC performance Safety Information Read complete instructions...

Page 11: ... bracket Slide the bracket toward the front of the case and remove Insert meter into the panel cutout Install mounting brackets and tighten the screws against the panel To achieve a proper seal tighten the mounting bracket screws evenly until meter is snug to the panel along its short side DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN as the rear of the panel may be damaged Figure 1 1 8 DIN Panel Cutout Dimensions DO NOT a...

Page 12: ...are 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 install the driver software it needs to talk to the meter Follow the on screen instructions and allow sufficient time for the process to complete This can take a few minutes If the process is interrupted then ...

Page 13: ...bserve all safety regulations Electrical wiring should be performed in accordance with all applicable national state and local codes to prevent damage to the meter and ensure personnel safety Connectors Labeling The connectors label affixed to the meter shows the location of all connectors available with requested configuration Note on the following figures refers to power and display options Exam...

Page 14: ...wer supply is used Range Switch 2 The range switch adjusts the gain of the internal circuitry Narrower ranges require more amplification OFF Range Lower internal gain Turn this switch OFF for the following input ranges 150 300 150 or 250 mV ON Range Higher internal gain Turn this switch ON for the following input ranges 15 30 15 or 25 mV Polarity Switch 3 The polarity switch selects whether the ra...

Page 15: ...CONFIG to set up the input ranges and sensor excitation NOTE Refer to Switch Configuration on page 14 for proper configuration switch positioning Figure 14 Strain Gauge Powered by Internal Supply Figure 15 Strain Gauge Powered by External Supply NOTE Refer to Switch Configuration on page 14 for proper configuration switch positioning When connecting multiple strain gauges to the meter each must be...

Page 16: ...AL connector Figure 20 Relay Connections Switching Inductive Loads The use of snubbers to suppress electrical noise is strongly recommended when switching inductive loads to prevent disrupting the microprocessor s operation The snubbers 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 assembli...

Page 17: ... Digital Input Connections A digital input F4 is standard on the meter This digital input should be connected with a normally open contact across F4 and COM or with an active low signal applied to F4 It can be used to operate the tare function for remote operation of front panel buttons to acknowledge reset relays or to reset max min values See Function Keys Digital I O Available Settings on page ...

Page 18: ...ame implies the interlock relay feature reassigns 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 and the corresponding digital input s see Setting Up the Interlock Relay Force On Feature on page 34 In the example below an Interlock Contact switch is conn...

Page 19: ...Status Menu 1 8 Alarm 1 8 indicator Right arrow F1 Zero meter 1 8 M Flashing Relay in manual control mode Up arrow F2 Reset tare T Flashing Tare Enter F3 Tare G Gross Note F4 is a digital input Alarms 5 8 are enabled when relay expansion module is installed 1 8 Flashing Relay interlock switch open Note LEDs for relays in manual mode flash with the M LED every 10 seconds M flashing by itself indica...

Page 20: ...isplay units tags Dec pt Decimal point Set decimal point PV 1 PV1 PV1 decimal point dual scale PV 2 PV2 PV2 decimal point dual scale Display Functions Messages Display Parameter Action Setting Description prog Program Enter the Program menu SCALE Scale Enter the Scale menu SCAL 1 Scale 1 Enter the Scale menu for PV1 SCAL 2 Scale 2 Enter the Scale menu for PV2 Cal Calibrate Enter the Calibration me...

Page 21: ...Output 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 Press Enter to reset max display Rst Lo Reset low Press Enter to reset min display Display Functions Messages Display Parameter Action Setting Description Rst HL Reset high low Press Enter to rese...

Page 22: ...set Tare Control and Password Press Menu button to enter Programming Mode then press the Up arrow button to scroll main menu Press Menu at any time to exit and return to Run Mode Changes made to settings prior to pressing Enter are not saved Changes to the settings are saved to memory only after pressing Enter The display moves to the next menu every time a setting is accepted by pressing Enter Se...

Page 23: ...nu Setting the Display Units units Enter the pre defined engineering unit or custom unit The pre defined units have automatic conversion factors This unit will be displayed if d unit is selected as the lower display parameter See Setting the Display Parameter Intensity dsplay flow chart on page 26 to access the display menu to show the unit on the lower display The custom unit may also be used to ...

Page 24: ...point at all Pressing the Right arrow moves the decimal point one place to the right until no decimal point is displayed and then it moves to the leftmost position Pressing the Up arrow moves the decimal point to the left If the dual scale feature is selected the decimal point selections for PV1 PV2 are enabled Programming the Meter prog The meter may either be scaled SCALE without applying an inp...

Page 25: ...play values For instructions on how to program numeric values see Setting Numeric Values on page 22 Dual Scale Application The mV input can be displayed in two different scales by enabling the dual scale feature in the Setup Input menu See Dual Scale d sCal on page 23 To enable the dual scale feature you must select it in the Input selection menu See Setting the Input Signal Input on page 23 for d...

Page 26: ...g up the input and display press the Menu button to exit programming and skip the rest of the setup menu Press the Menu button again and the Up arrow to reach the Program menu and complete the scaling or calibration of the meter Display Intensity d Inty The meter has eight display intensity levels to give the best performance under various lighting conditions Select intensity 8 for outdoor applica...

Page 27: ...me g Off relay state controlled by Interlock feature 2 Set point 3 Reset point 4 Fail safe operation a On enabled b Off disabled 5 Time delay a On delay 0 999 9 seconds b Off delay 0 999 9 seconds Setting the Relay Action Operation of the relays is programmed in the Action menu The relays may be set up for any of the following modes of operation 1 Automatic reset non latching 2 Automatic manual re...

Page 28: ... safe limits and the relay coil is de energized when the alarm condition exists The fail safe operation is set independently for each relay Select on to enable or select off to disable fail safe operation Programming Time Delay The On and Off time delays may be programmed for each relay between 0 and 999 9 seconds The relays will transfer only after the condition has been maintained for the corres...

Page 29: ...lay coil is energized in non alarm condition In case of power failure relay will go to alarm state Time Delay Operation The following graphs show the operation of the time delay function When the signal crosses the set point the On time delay timer starts and the relay trips when the time delay has elapsed If the signal drops below the set point high alarm before the time delay has elapsed the On ...

Page 30: ...ing Operation When the signal crosses the set point the relay trips and the sample time starts After the sample time has elapsed the relay resets The cycle repeats every time the set point is crossed going up for high alarms and going down for low alarms The sample time can be programmed between 0 1 and 5999 9 seconds ...

Page 31: ...ide status indication for the following LED Status LED Status 1 Alarm 1 5 Alarm 5 2 Alarm 2 6 Alarm 6 3 Alarm 3 7 Alarm 7 4 Alarm 4 8 Alarm 8 The meter is supplied with four alarm points that include front panel LEDs to indicate alarm conditions This standard feature is particularly useful for alarm applications that require visual only indication The LEDs are controlled by the set and reset point...

Page 32: ... Off Latching Relay LatcH In this application the meter is set up for manual reset at any time Acknowledging the alarm even if the alarm condition is still present resets 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 manual reset only after the signal pass...

Page 33: ...ntrols high alarm Pump Alternation Operation 1 Pump 1 turns on when level reaches 30 000 when level drops below 10 000 pump 1 turns off 2 The next time level reaches 30 000 pump 2 turns on when level drops below 10 000 pump 2 turns off 3 If the level doesn t reach 35 000 pump 1 and pump 2 will be operating alternately 4 If pump 1 cannot keep the level below 35 000 pump 2 will turn on at 35 000 the...

Page 34: ...nterlock feature 1 Access the Setup Relay Action menu and set the 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 corresponding digital input dI 1 to dI 4 terminal Interlock Relay Operation Example Relays 1 2 are configured to energize their front panel ...

Page 35: ...password protected the meter will display the message Locd Locked when the Menu button is pressed Press the Enter button while the message is being displayed and enter the correct password to gain access to the menu After exiting the programming mode the meter returns to its password protected condition Disabling Password Protection To disable the password protection access the Password menu and e...

Page 36: ...omatic operation Advanced Features Menu To simplify the setup process functions not needed for most applications are located in the Advanced Features menu Press and hold the Menu button for three seconds to access the advanced features of the meter Advanced Features Menu Display Messages The following table shows the functions and messages of the Advanced Features menu in the order they appear in ...

Page 37: ...ternal reference source used for scaling the input Advanced Features Menu Display Messages Display Parameter Action Setting stroff Strain offset Calibrate the offset of the input circuit V Lo mV low Calibrate low mV input e g 0 mV V Hi mV high Calibrate high mV input e g 100 mV Diag Diagnostics Display test and information LED t LED test Test all LEDs Info Information Display software number and v...

Page 38: ...ddress Slave ID may be programmed between 1 and 247 The transmit delay may be set between 0 and 199 ms The parity can be set to even odd or none with 1 or 2 stop bits Select Menu SElect The Select menu is used to select the input signal conditioner applied to the input linear low value cutoff Auto zero and analog output programming The multi point linearization is part of the linear function selec...

Page 39: ... output value allowed regardless of input 5 Min Minimum analog output value allowed regardless of input 6 Calibrate Calibrate the internal 4 20 mA source reference used to scale the 4 20 mA output Analog Output Source The source for generating the 4 20 mA output may be assigned to the process variable maximum or minimum value reached by the process one of the set points or the Modbus PV input Anal...

Page 40: ... been programmed O Hold Hold current relay states and analog output as they are until a button assigned to enable relays Rly E is pressed d Hold Hold the current display value relay states and analog output momentarily while the function key or digital input is active The process value will continue to be calculated in the background Ln1 Hi Display maximum display value on line 1 Ln1 Lo Display mi...

Page 41: ...w input signal e g 0 00 mV and press Enter The display flashes for a moment while the meter is accepting the low input signal 5 After the display stops flashing a number is displayed with the leftmost digit brighter than the rest The bright digit is the active digit that can be changed by pressing the Up arrow button Press the Right arrow button to move to the next digit 6 Set the display value to...

Page 42: ...assigned through the User menu Press to reset tare or other parameter function assigned through the User menu Press to tare the display value or other parameters function assigned through the User menu Function Keys Operation During operation the programmable function keys operate according to the way they have been programmed in the Advanced Features User menu See Programmable Function Keys User ...

Page 43: ...ermining Software Version To determine the software version of a meter 1 Go to the Diagnostics menu diAG and press Enter button 2 Press Up arrow button and scroll to Information menu Info 3 Press Enter to access the software number SFT and version UER information Write down the information as it is displayed Continue pressing Enter until all the information is displayed 4 The meter returns to Run ...

Page 44: ...00 Relay 4 reset point RSt 4 35 00 Fail safe relay 1 Fls 1 Off Fail safe relay 2 Fls 2 Off Fail safe relay 3 Fls 3 Off Fail safe relay 4 Fls 4 Off Parameter Display Default Setting On delay relay 1 On 1 0 0 sec Off delay relay 1 Off 1 0 0 sec On delay relay 2 On 2 0 0 sec Off delay relay 2 Off 2 0 0 sec On delay relay 3 On 3 0 0 sec Off delay relay 3 Off 3 0 0 sec On delay relay 4 On 4 0 0 sec Off...

Page 45: ...xceeds range selected Display is unstable Check 1 Input signal stability and value 2 Display scaling vs input signal 3 Filter and bypass values increase 4 Increase Rounding value Display response is too slow Check filter and bypass values Display reading is not accurate Check 1 Input signal conditioner selected Linear square root etc 2 Scaling or calibration Display does not respond to input chang...

Page 46: ...ble technical standards and when applicable or required a European Union notified body certification Standards EN 55022 2003 EN 61000 6 2 2001 EN 61010 1 2001 EN 61326 2006 The standards EN 55022 2003 EN 61000 6 2 2001 EN 61010 1 2001 and EN 61326 2006 are no longer harmonized The requirements of these standards have been checked against the harmonized standards EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 6 2 2005 EN ...

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