ProtEX-MAX PD8-6210 Explosion-Proof Analog Input Batch Controller
Instruction Manual
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Mounting
Wall Mounting:
Four (4) mounting holes provided for
mounting controller to wall. See
additional details.
Pipe Mounting:
Optional pipe mounting kit (PDA6848)
allows for pipe mounting. Sold separately.
See
for additional details.
Tightening
Torque
Power, signal, relays, mA out terminals:
5 lb-in (0.56 Nm)
Digital I/O and RS-485:
2.2 lb-in (0.25 Nm)
Overall
Dimensions
6.42" x 7.97" x 8.47" (W x H x D)
(163 mm x 202 mm x 215 mm)
Weight
16.0 lbs (7.26 kg)
Warranty
3 years parts & labor. See Warranty
Information and Terms & Conditions on
Batch Controller Rate/Totalizer
Display
Rate Display
Indication
-99999 to 999999, lead zero blanking.
“R” LED illuminates while displaying rate.
Batch Total &
Grand Total
Display
0 to 999,999; automatic lead zero blanking.
“T” LED is illuminated while displaying batch
total.
“GT” LEDs are illuminated while
displaying grand total. Up to 999,999 for
batch total/preset. Up to 999,999,999 with
grand total-
overflow feature. “
oF
” is
displayed to the left of grand total overflow
and
▲ LED is illuminated.
Batch Total
Decimal Point
Up to five decimal places or none:
d.ddddd
,
d.dddd
,
d.ddd
,
d.dd
,
d.d
, or
dddddd
Total decimal point is independent of rate
decimal point.
Totalizer
Calculates total based on rate and field
programmable multiplier to display total in
engineering units. Time base must be
selected according to the time units in
which the rate is displayed.
Time Base
Second, minute, hour, or day
Batch Control
Mode
Automatic or manual batch control
Manual
Batch
The operator must press the START button
every time a new batch is started.
Press STOP to pause the batch and either
press START to resume or STOP to stop
the incomplete batch.
Automatic
Batch
Once the START button is pressed, the
batches will run automatically until the
STOP button is pressed twice. The time
delay between batches is entered during
the setup.
Batch Time
Delay
Programmable up to 999.9 seconds
This is the time delay between batches for
automatic batch control. Allow sufficient
time to put in place an empty container.
Batch Preset
The F2 key is assigned to the preset.
The preset value is the total volume to be
batched in each cycle.
Batch
Pre-Close
The pre-close value is equal to the volume
amount before reaching the preset value
(batch size).
Single or
Multi-Stage
Single Stage: Only relay 1 is used
Multi-Stage: Two or more relays are used
to control the batch with more precision;
this is done using multiple presets or using
the pre-close feature.
Multiple
Presets
Each relay de-energizes at its own preset
value.
Remote
Operation
Start / Stop / Batch Size buttons may be
operated remotely using a hazardous
area-approved control station
Start
The F1 key is assigned to START batch.
Press START to start a new batch in
manual mode or a set of batches in
automatic mode.
Pause / Stop
The F3 key is assigned to PAUSE / STOP.
Press F3 once to pause and press it again
to stop the batch process.
