PD8-6060 Explosion-Proof Dual Analog Input Process Meter
Instruction Manual
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Key Features
Connections for PD8-6060-6H7 & PD8-6060-7H7
The Only Explosion-Proof Dual-Input Process Meter You Will Ever Need
Front, back and in between, the PD8-6060 ProtEX-MAX
explosion-proof dual-input process meter boasts specifications,
features and functionality that make it the only hazardous
area dual-input process meter you will ever need. The front
panel push-buttons can even be operated in a hazardous
area without removing the cover by using the SafeTouch
through-glass feature.
The PD8-6060 has all the same features as our PD6060
1/8 DIN process meter, but it is not just a meter stuffed in an
explosion-proof enclosure like many of our competitors offer.
The PD8-6060 is approved as a complete product by FM and
CSA and also carries IECEx approvals. Besides being suitable for
hazardous areas, the number one feature that makes the
PD8-6060 such a useful device is its built-in 24 VDC power
supply to drive the transmitters as illustrated by the above
diagram. This feature not only saves the cost of an external
power supply, but also greatly simplifies wiring. In addition,
there is a second 25 mA power supply provided with the
4-20 mA output option, evident also in the above diagram.
The first thing you notice about the PD8-6060 is its modern
looking, rugged, die cast aluminum housing with convenient
mounting flanges. Housed inside this enclosure is a
dual-line, 6-digit display with high-intensity LEDs that can be
read in direct sunlight.
The PD8-6060 has two process input channels (A & B)
capable of accepting current (0-20, 4-20 mA) and voltage
(±10, 0-5, 1-5, 0-10 VDC). Each input is programmed
separately, with independent input type selection and
scaling. These inputs may be displayed individually as part
of the customizable dual-line display, or used with a wide
range of math functions. Each input has a custom unit or tag
that may be displayed.
The most common use for the PD8-6060 is to display two
separate inputs on the meter’s dual-line display. For more
demanding applications, the meter can display a
mathematical function of these two inputs such as addition,
difference, average, multiplication and more.
Other key features include four relays and 4-20 mA output
option, advanced signal input conditioning like automatic
round horizontal tank linearization, function keys, pump
alternation capability, and Modbus® RTU serial communications.
Finally, all these features and capabilities can easily be
programmed without removing the cover using SafeTouch
buttons in a hazardous area or with free MeterView Pro
PC-based software in a safe area.
