ProtEX-MAX PD8-6000 Explosion-Proof Process Meter
Instruction Manual
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Easy Programming Methods
The ProtEX-MAX can be programmed in a hazardous
area with the through-glass SafeTouch buttons
without removing the cover, in a safe area with the
front panel push buttons with the cover removed, or in
a safe area with free, PC-based MeterView Pro
software. MeterView Pro is resident on the
ProtEX-MAX and is accessed by a provided USB
cable, so it is by far the easiest way to program the
ProtEX-MAX. The ProtEX-MAX can be calibrated
either by applying a known signal or scaled by
entering a desired value with the front panel buttons
or MeterView Pro software. Most customers will use
the scaling method because it is simpler and does not
require a calibrated signal source. Selecting the input
to be current or voltage is done with the front panel
buttons or MeterView Pro software. Once
programming is completed it can be locked with a
password.
The ProtEX-MAX comes preloaded with free
MeterView Pro programming software that connects
and installs directly to your PC with a standard USB
cable, also provided free with each instrument. This
eliminates the need to insert CDs, install drivers, or
download software from the internet. When you
connect your ProtEX-MAX to your PC, MeterView Pro
is downloaded to your PC, the software automatically
selects the model you are programming, and you’re
ready to start programming immediately. Further
simplifying the programming process, the
ProtEX-MAX can be powered from the USB port, so
no need to apply external power while programming
your meter. In addition to programming, the software
will also allow you to monitor, and datalog a
ProtEX-MAX using your PC. You can also generate
and save programming files for later use.
Advanced Display Features
Dual-Line Makes All the Difference
The main display can be programmed to indicate PV,
maximum (peak), minimum (valley), alternating
maximum/minimum, one of four alarm set points, or
Modbus
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input. The second display can be configured
to display the input in a different scale, engineering
units, set points, user defined messages, or simply
turned off.
The ProtEX-MAX's dual-line display makes all the
difference both when programming the instrument
and when using it in the field. When programming the
instrument, the dual-line display prompts for the
needed information and also helps you keep track of
where you are in the setup process. When using the
instrument, the dual-line display provides more
information such as displaying the input in two
different scales like height and volume for a level
application. We call this the Dual-Scale feature.
Programming Assistance
The ProtEX-MAX's dual-line display makes
programming the instrument much easier because the
second display prompts for the needed information
and also helps you keep track of where you are in the
setup process.
The ProtEX-MAX is prompting for the value for Input 2
and displaying the default value of 20.00 mA. The “2”
in 20.00 is brighter than the rest of the digits indicating
that it is the number that will be changed by the Up arrow.
The ProtEX-MAX is now prompting for what the user
wants Display 2 to be; that is the value that
corresponds to 20 mA. In this case Display 2 is
currently set to 95.00.
Super-Bright Display
The ProtEX-MAX comes standard with a super-bright
display, with LEDs that are visible even in direct
sunlight. The display also has up to eight levels of
adjustable intensity for optimum visibility in any
lighting condition.
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