ProtEX-MAX PD8-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter
Instruction Manual
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Key Features
Connections for PD8-6100-6H7 & PD8-6100-7H7
The Only Explosion-Proof Strain Gauge and Load Cell Meter You Will Ever Need
The ProtEX-MAX PD8-6100 is a full-featured
multipurpose, easy-to use digital strain gauge & load
cell meter ideal for weight and force measurement
applications. The meter boasts specifications,
features and functionality that make it the only
hazardous area strain gauge and load cell meter you
will ever need.
The PD8-6100 has all the same features as our
PD6100 1/8 DIN meter, but it is not just a meter
stuffed in an explosion-proof enclosure like many of our
competitors offer. The PD8-6100 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 PD8-6100 such a useful device is its built-in 5, 10
or 24 VDC power supply. This feature not only saves
the cost of an external power supply, but also greatly
simplifies wiring. In addition, there is a second
24 VDC @ 25 mA power supply provided with the
4-20 mA output option.
The first thing you notice about the PD8-6100 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 main display
can be programmed to indicate PV, maximum (peak),
minimum (valley), alternating max/min, one of four
alarm set points, or Modbus input. The second display
can also be configured to display engineering units,
set points, user defined legends, or simply turned off.
The four relays can be used for alarm indication or
process control such as pump alternation control. The
4-20 mA isolated output, Modbus RTU serial
communications, and digital I/O options make the
PD8-6100 an excellent addition to any system.
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.
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