PD6830X Explosion-Proof Modbus Scanners
Instruction Manual
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Setup and Programming
Overview
Setup and programming is done through the infrared
through-window SafeTouch buttons, using the me-
chanical buttons when uncovered, or with ScanView
EX programming software. There are two slide
switches located on the display module. One switch is
used to lock or unlock the SafeTouch Buttons. The
other switch is used to configure the pulse input
(Refer to LIM6830XPulse for instructions).
ScanView EX Programming
Software
The fastest and easiest way to program the meter is using
the free ScanView EX programming software. This soft-
ware greatly simplifies the programming process and al-
lows the user to save configuration files for later use.
The ScanView EX software requires one of several
options to connect to a PC depending on the PC’s
hardware; The
USB serial adapter,
RS-232 to RS-485 converter, or the
USB to RS-485 Isolated Converter to
connect the PC to the meter.
To download the ScanView EX programming
software, visit
SafeTouch Buttons
The PD6830X is equipped with four sensors that op-
erate as through-glass buttons so that it can be pro-
grammed and operated without removing the cover
(and exposing the electronics) in a hazardous area.
These buttons can be disabled for security by using
the THRU-GLASS BUTTONS switch and selecting
the OFF setting. This switch is located on the back of
the removable electronics module.
SafeTouch Button Operation
To actuate a button, press and remove one finger
to the glass directly over the marked button area.
Remove finger to at least 4 inches away from the
window in between button activations. SafeTouch
and mechanical buttons may be held to cycle through
menus or digits in place of repeatedly pushing a
button.
SafeTouch Power Save Mode
(Symbol shown on -2 decimal models only)
SafeTouch buttons enter a power saving mode
after three minutes of inactivity. This mode is
indicated by a power symbol ( ) appearing in the
lower right of the display. Only the
MENU
button is
monitored in this mode. To activate the SafeTouch
buttons, press and hold the menu button for up to
five seconds. The display will read
AWAKE
, and the
SafeTouch buttons will be fully enabled.
SafeTouch Disabled Mode
When the cover is removed, the four mechanical
buttons located next to the sensors may be used.
The sensors are disabled when a mechanical
button is pressed and will automatically be re-
enabled after 60 seconds of inactivity. The
SafeTouch power symbol ( ) will blink in the lower
right of the display if the buttons are disabled due
to a mechanical pushbutton being pressed.
SafeTouch Button Equalize Delay
The SafeTouch buttons are designed to constantly
recalibrate for ambient conditions. When the cover
position is changed, the cover is removed, or an
object is removed that was placed over the front
window, it may take a moment for the SafeTouch
buttons to recalibrate to the change in conditions.
Allow up to 2 minutes for the SafeTouch
buttons to recalibrate to new conditions in
these cases where the cover position was
changed, or the front window is being
unblocked.
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SafeTouch will not work if two or more buttons
are detected as being pressed simultaneously.
Be careful to avoid triggering multiple buttons or
reaching across one button location to press
another.
