Precision Digital Corporation ProtEX-MAX PD8-6300, Instruction Manual

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PD8-6300 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer, Counter & Tachometer
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 meter comes from the factory pre-calibrated for
all pulse inputs, so the user need only set the
mV / PNP / NPN switch in the appropriate position
based on the input and also set the desired excitation
voltage level. Once programming is completed, the
meter 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
Display Flow Rate, Total or Grand Total
The main display can be programmed to display flow
rate, total, or grand total, and the second display can
be programmed to display flow rate, total, grand total,
engineering units, custom legends, or can be turned
off. Both displays could also display relay set points,
or max and min values. The following photographs
show typical ways these flow rate/totalizers can be
programmed.
Flow Rate Indicator Flow Totalizer
Rate & Total Total & Grand Total
Easy to Use
The user-friendly dual-line display makes the P
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easy to set up & program. No jumpers to set for input
selection. All setup & programming are done via the
front panel.
Input Setup Display Setup
Totalizer Overflow Displays Total to 9 Digits
These flow rate/totalizers can display up to nine digits of
total flow with the total overflow feature. In the diagram
below, the flow totalizer is displaying 532,831,470 by
toggling between a display of “
oF 532
” and “
831470
”.
Notice the (T with arrow ▲ symbol) is lit up indicating
the display is in overflow mode.
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.
Rounding for Even Steadier Display
The rounding feature is used to give the user a
steadier display with fluctuating signals. It causes the
display to round to the nearest value according to the
rounding value selected (1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, or 100).
For example, with a rounding value of 10, and an
input of 12346, the display would indicate 12350.