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™ PD6001 Analog Input Feet & Inches Meter 

Instruction Manual

 

 

PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION

 

 

233 South Street • Hopkinton MA 01748 USA 
Tel (800) 343-

1001 • Fax (508) 655-8990 

www.predig.com

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/8 DIN Digital Panel Meter with NEMA 4X, IP65 Front 

 

0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V, 1-5 V, and ±10 V Field Selectable Inputs with ±0.03% Accuracy 

 

Feet & Inches Display Ideal for Level Applications 

 

Dual-Line 6-Digit Display, 0.6" (15 mm) & 0.46" (12 mm) 

 

Isolated 24 VDC @ 200 mA Transmitter Power Supply 

 

Easy Field Scaling in Engineering Units without Applying an Input 

 

2 or 4 Relays with Interlocking Capa Isolated 4-20 mA Output Options 

 

Free PC-Based, On-Board, MeterView Pro USB Programming Software 

 

No Assembly Required 

 

Optional SunBright Display Models for Outdoor Applications 

 

Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F) 

 

UL & C-UL Listed. E160849; 508 Industrial Control Equipment 

 

Input Power Options: 85-265 VAC / 90-265 VDC or 12-24 VDC 

 

Display Input in Two Different Scales Simultaneously - Great for Level Applications 

 

Multi-Pump Alternation Control 

 

Round Horizontal Tank Function; Just Enter Diameter & Length  

 

32-Point Linearization 

 

Programmable Display, Function Keys & Digital Input 

 

External 4-Relay & Digital I/O Expansion Modules 

 

Password Protection 

 

RS-232 & RS-485 Serial Communication Options with Modbus RTU 

 

Wide Assortment of NEMA 4X Enclosures for up to Ten Meters  

 

Light / Horn & Reset Button Accessory 

 

Control Station Accessory for Remote Operation 

 

3-Year Warranty 

 

MeterView Pro 

USB Install 

Summary of Contents for ProVu PD6001

Page 1: ...rView Pro USB Programming Software No Assembly Required Optional SunBright Display Models for Outdoor Applications Operating Temperature Range 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F UL C UL Listed E160849 508 Industrial Control Equipment Input Power Options 85 265 VAC 90 265 VDC or 12 24 VDC Display Input in Two Different Scales Simultaneously Great for Level Applications Multi Pump Alternation Control Round Hori...

Page 2: ...ete details Registered Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners 2022 Precision Digital Corporation All rights reserved FREE MeterView Pro Programming Software The meter can be powered from the USB connection When using the USB connection DO NOT apply AC or DC power to the meter The easiest and quickest way to program your PROVU meter is to us...

Page 3: ...gnal Connections 17 Modbus RTU Serial Communications 17 Relay Connections 17 Switching Inductive Loads 18 F4 Digital Input Connections 18 4 20 mA Output Connections 18 Analog Output Power Supply 18 External Relays Digital I O Connections 19 Remote Operation of Meter 19 Interlock Relay Feature 19 Setup and Programming 20 Overview 20 Front Panel Buttons and Status LED Indicators 20 Display Functions...

Page 4: ...eature 35 Scaling the 4 20 mA Analog Output Aout 36 Reset Menu reset 36 Manual Control Menu Contrl 36 Setting Up the Password pass 37 Protecting or Locking the Meter 37 Making Changes to a Password Protected Meter 37 Disabling Password Protection 37 Advanced Features Menu 38 Advanced Features Menu Display Messages 38 Noise Filter filter 39 Noise Filter Bypass bypass 39 Rounding Feature round 39 Mo...

Page 5: ... 7 Connectors Label 16 Figure 12 Power Connections 17 Figure 13 Transmitter Powered by Internal Supply 17 Figure 14 Transmitter Powered by External Supply or Self Powered 17 Figure 15 Voltage Input Connections 17 Figure 16 Relay Connections 17 Figure 17 AC and DC Loads Protection 18 Figure 18 Low Voltage DC Loads Protection 18 Figure 19 F4 Digital Input Connections 18 Figure 20 4 20 mA Output Conn...

Page 6: ... 4 20 mA isolated output Modbus RTU serial communications and digital I O options make the PD6001 an excellent addition to any level monitoring or control system Ordering Information Standard Models 85 265 VAC Model 12 24 VDC Model Options Installed PD6001 6R0 PD6001 7R0 No options PD6001 6R2 PD6001 7R2 2 relays PD6001 6R3 PD6001 7R3 4 20 mA output PD6001 6R4 PD6001 7R4 4 relays PD6001 6R5 PD6001 ...

Page 7: ... or White Light Button and Holes Drilled in Enclosure 1 Note 1 This MOD supplies the Light Horn and Button The enclosure comes pre drilled with holes for Light Horn and Button and the user performs the installation and wiring Controller and enclosure are sold separately The Light Horn hole is in the back left corner of the enclosure and the Button is centered on the cover of the enclosure below th...

Page 8: ...button may be connected directly to the meter via the F4 terminal A PDA1044 4 digital inputs 4 digital outputs module is required to operate the control stations of more than one button See Remote Operation of Meter on page 19 for details Signal Splitter Conditioner Accessories Model Description PD659 1MA 1MA Signal Isolator with One 4 20 mA Input and One 4 20 mA Output PD659 1MA 2MA Signal Splitt...

Page 9: ...U as a pump controller https www predig com videos PumpControl PROVU Function Keys Tutorial Learn how the PROVU s function keys increase the utility of the PROVU https www predig com videos WMBYKlavW Q Connect a PROVU to a PC Using MeterView Pro Learn how easy it is to use MeterView Pro software https www predig com videos PC_Connect Connect a 2 Wire 4 20 mA Transmitter to a PROVU Learn how to con...

Page 10: ...rd Three programmable passwords restrict modification of programmed settings Pass 1 Allows use of function keys and digital inputs Pass 2 Allows use of function keys digital inputs and editing set reset points Pass 3 Restricts all programming function keys and digital inputs Power Options 85 265 VAC 50 60 Hz 90 265 VDC 20Wmax 12 24 VDC 12 24 VAC 15 W max Powered over USB for configuration only Non...

Page 11: ...nt input protected by an internal resettable fuse 30 VDC max Fuse resets automatically after fault is removed HART Transparency The meter does not interfere with existing HART communications it displays the 4 20 mA primary variable and it allows the HART communications to pass through without interruption The meter is not affected if a HART communicator is connected to the loop The meter does not ...

Page 12: ...0 Power USB port provides power to the meter DO NOT apply AC or DC power to the meter while the USB port is in use On Board Digital Input F4 Function Remote operation of front panel buttons acknowledge reset relays reset max min values See Function Keys Digital I O Available Settings on page 43 for a complete list of capabilities Contacts 3 3 VDC on contact Connect normally open contacts across F4...

Page 13: ...for 25 periods Voltage Interruptions 5 V for 250 periods Note Testing was conducted on meters installed through the covers of grounded metal enclosures with cable shields grounded at the point of entry representing installations designed to optimize EMC performance EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity is available in the Documentation CD provided with the product under the EU ...

Page 14: ...e bracket Slide the bracket toward the front of the case and remove Insert meter into the panel cutout Install mounting brackets and tighten the screws against the panel To achieve a proper seal tighten the mounting bracket screws evenly until meter is snug to the panel along its short side DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN as the rear of the panel may be damaged Figure 1 1 8 DIN Panel Cutout Dimensions DO NOT ...

Page 15: ...ware Video at www predig com meterviewpro MeterView Pro Installation 1 Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the meter and the other end to the computer The computer will automatically install the driver software it needs to talk to the meter Follow the on screen instructions and allow sufficient time for the process to complete This can take a few minutes If the process is interrupted then...

Page 16: ...xed to the meter shows the location of all connectors available with requested configuration Note on the following figures refers to power and display options Example PD6001 6H5 Figure 6 PD6001 0 Connectors Label Figure 7 PD6001 2 Connectors Label Figure 8 PD6001 3 Connectors Label Figure 9 PD6001 4 Connectors Label Figure 10 PD6001 5 Connectors Label Figure 11 PD6001 7 Connectors Label DO NOT con...

Page 17: ...load The fuse limits the current to a safe level when it detects a fault condition and automatically resets itself when the fault condition is removed Voltage V Connections The following figures show examples of voltage connections There are no switches or jumpers to set up for voltage inputs Setup and programming is performed through the front panel buttons or MeterView Pro software Figure 15 Vol...

Page 18: ...ed to each relay contact switching an inductive load Part number PDX6901 Note Relays are de rated to 1 14th HP 50 watts with an inductive load F4 Digital Input Connections A digital input F4 is standard on the meter This digital input should be connected with a normally open contact across F4 and COM or with an active low signal applied to F4 It can be used for remote operation of front panel butt...

Page 19: ... in Figure 25 Meter to Control Station Connection Figure 25 Meter to Control Station Connection Interlock Relay Feature As the name implies the interlock relay feature reassigns one or more alarm control relays for use as interlock relay s Interlock contact s are wired to digital input s and activate the interlock relay This feature is enabled by configuring the relay and the corresponding digital...

Page 20: ... condition based on set and reset points independent of relay status in certain configurations Available on all meter configurations including those without relays installed 1 8 Flashing Relay interlock switch open 1 8 M Flashing Relay in manual control mode T Flashing Meter in Tare mode M Flashing Analog ouput in manual control mode 8 Steady Eighths of an inch 16 Steady Sixteenths of an inch Symb...

Page 21: ...isplay relay 1 through 8 set point D Hi Display high Display high value D lo Display low Display low value Display Functions Messages Display Parameter Action Setting Description D Hl Display hi low Alternate between high low value nm bus Display Modbus Display Modbus input register D pV Display PV Select to display PV Line 2 Display line 2 Press Enter to assign the Line 2 display parameter defaul...

Page 22: ... 000 mA reset Reset Press Enter to access the Reset menu Rst Hi Reset high Press Enter to reset max display Rst Lo Reset low Press Enter to reset min display Rst HL Reset high low Press Enter to reset max min displays Contrl Control Enter Control menu Auto Automatic Press Enter to set meter for automatic operation nmAn Manual Press Enter to manually control relays or analog output operation pass P...

Page 23: ...for each unit designation is from 0 99 for feet 0 11 for inches and either 0 7 or 0 15 for fractional inches depending on whether the desired display is in eighths 1 8 or sixteenths 1 16 mode Press and hold up arrow to auto increment the display value Press the Enter button at any time to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes Setting Up the Meter setup The Setup menu is us...

Page 24: ...isplays are to be used for anything other than PV1 PV2 Setting the Input Units or Custom Tags units Enter the input unit or custom tag that will be displayed if d unit is selected as the display line 2 parameter See the Setting the Display Parameter Intensity dsplay flow chart on page 27 to access the display menu to show the unit or tag on display line 2 The engineering units or custom legends ca...

Page 25: ...ut may be calibrated or scaled to any display value within the range of the meter Note The Scale and Calibrate functions are exclusive of each other The meter uses the last function programmed Only one of these methods can be employed at a time The Scale and Calibrate functions can use up to 32 points default is 2 The number of points should be set in the Advanced menu prior to scaling and calibra...

Page 26: ...tions 1 Input signal is not connected to the proper terminals or it is connected backwards 2 Wrong signal selection in Setup menu 3 Minimum input span requirements not maintained 4 Input 1 signal inadvertently applied to calibrate input 2 Minimum Input Span The minimum input span is the minimum difference between input 1 and input 2 signals required to complete the calibration or scaling of the me...

Page 27: ...d display press the Menu button to exit programming and skip the rest of the setup menu Display Intensity d Inty The meter has eight display intensity levels to give the best performance under various lighting conditions Select intensity 8 for outdoor applications The default intensity is 6 Dual Scale Display The PD6001 has a rather unique and very flexible dual scale capability A second scaled di...

Page 28: ...y Interlock feature 2 Set point 3 Reset point 4 Fail safe operation a On enabled b Off disabled 5 Time delay a On delay 0 999 9 seconds b Off delay 0 999 9 seconds 6 Relay action for loss break of 4 20 mA input ignore on off Setting the Relay Action Operation of the relays is programmed in the Action menu The relays may be set up for any of the following modes of operation 1 Automatic reset non la...

Page 29: ...and Off time delays may be programmed for each relay between 0 and 999 9 seconds The relays will transfer only after the condition has been maintained for the corresponding time delay The On time delay is associated with the set point The Off time delay is associated with the reset point Relay Action for Loss of 4 20 mA Input Loop Break A loop break condition is triggered when the 4 20 mA input si...

Page 30: ... coil is energized in non alarm condition In case of power failure relay will go to alarm state Time Delay Operation The following graphs show the operation of the time delay function When the signal crosses the set point the On time delay timer starts and the relay trips when the time delay has elapsed If the signal drops below the set point high alarm before the time delay has elapsed the On tim...

Page 31: ... Operation When the signal crosses the set point the relay trips and the sample time starts After the sample time has elapsed the relay resets The cycle repeats every time the set point is crossed going up for high alarms and going down for low alarms The sample time can be programmed between 0 1 and 5999 9 seconds ...

Page 32: ...efers to the condition of the relay contacts when the power to the meter is off Front Panel LEDs The alarm status LEDs on the front panel are available on all meters even those without relays installed and provide status indication for the following LED Status LED Status 1 Alarm 1 5 Alarm 5 2 Alarm 2 6 Alarm 6 3 Alarm 3 7 Alarm 7 4 Alarm 4 8 Alarm 8 Note LEDs 5 8 require the external relay module ...

Page 33: ...On On Ack On Off Normal Off Off Latching Relay LatcH In this application the meter is set up for manual reset at any time Acknowledging the alarm even if the alarm condition is still present resets the relay and turns off the LED Manual reset any time Condition LED Relay Normal Off Off Alarm On On Ack Off Off Latching Relay with Clear Lt Clr In this application the meter is set up for manual reset...

Page 34: ...N 0 16 Controls low alarm 4 40FT 0IN 0 16 29FT 0IN 0 16 Controls high alarm Pump Alternation Operation 1 Pump 1 turns on when level reaches 30FT when level drops below 10FT pump 1 turns off 2 The next time level reaches 30FT pump 2 turns on when level drops below 10FT pump 2 turns off 3 If the level doesn t reach 35FT pump 1 and pump 2 will be operating alternately 4 If pump 1 cannot keep the leve...

Page 35: ...up the relays for the interlock feature 1 Access the Setup Relay Action menu and set the action to off 2 In the Advanced features User menu program any of the digital inputs to Force On any of the internal relays 1 4 3 Connect a switch or dry contact between the 5V terminal and the corresponding digital input dI 1 to dI 4 terminal Interlock Relay Operation Example Relays 1 2 are configured to ener...

Page 36: ...For further details see Setting Numeric Values page 23 Analog Output Value for Loss of 4 20 mA Input Loop Break page 42 Reset Menu reset The Reset menu is used to reset the maximum or minimum reading peak or valley reached by the process both may be reset at the same time by selecting reset high low rst HL Manual Control Menu Contrl The Manual Control menu is used to control the 4 20 mA analog out...

Page 37: ... pressed Press the Enter button while the message is being displayed and enter the correct password to gain access to the menu After exiting the programming mode the meter returns to its password protected condition Disabling Password Protection To disable the password protection access the Password menu and enter the correct password twice as shown below The meter is now unprotected until a new p...

Page 38: ...Advanced Features Menu Display Messages Display Parameter Action Setting rht Round horizontal tank Set meter for round horizontal tank volume calculation Inch Dimension Enter dimension in inches to calculate volume in gallons cnm Dimension Enter dimension in centimeters to calculate volume in liters dianmr Diameter Enter the tank s diameter in inches or centimeters Length Length Enter the tank s l...

Page 39: ...ber and version Erase Erase Erase MeterView Pro software stored in meter s memory Noise Filter filter The noise filter is available for unusually noisy signals that cause an unstable process variable display The noise filter averages the input signal over a certain period The filter level determines the length of time over which the signal is averaged The filter level can be set between 2 and 199 ...

Page 40: ... be set between 0 and 199 ms The parity can be set to even odd or none with 1 or 2 stop bits Select Menu SElect The Select menu is used to select the input signal conditioner applied to the input linear or round horizontal tank low height cutoff and analog output programming The multi point linearization is part of the linear function selection Input Signal Conditioning Functn The Function menu is...

Page 41: ...d horizontal tank the meter automatically calculates that the volume of the tank is 940 02 gallons 1 Convert gallons to liters 1 US gallon 3 7854 L 940 02 gal 3558 4 L 2 Go to the Setup menu and change the decimal point to 1 decimal 3 Go to the Program Scale menu and press Enter until dis 2 is shown on the main display 4 Press Enter and change the display 2 value to 3558 4 5 The meter is now displ...

Page 42: ...the 4 20 mA input loop Selecting Ignore causes the mA output to go to the minimum value Analog Output Calibration To perform the analog output calibration it is recommended to use a milliamp meter with a resolution of at least 0 1 µA to measure the output current The values saved internally during this procedure are used for scaling the 4 20 mA output in the Setup menu Analog Output Calibration Pr...

Page 43: ...d to enable relays Rly E is pressed Rly E Enable all relays to function as they have been programmed O Hold Hold current relay states and analog output as they are until a button assigned to enable relays Rly E is pressed d Hold Hold the current display value relay states and analog output momentarily while the function key or digital input is active The process value will continue to be calculate...

Page 44: ...he display flashes for a moment while the meter is accepting the low input signal 5 After the display stops flashing a number is displayed with the leftmost digit brighter than the rest The bright digit is the active digit that can be changed by pressing the Up arrow button Press the Right arrow button to move to the next digit 6 Set the display value to correspond to the input signal being calibr...

Page 45: ...n readings Press to reset max min readings or other parameter function assigned through the User menu Press to display max min readings or other parameter function assigned through the User menu Press to acknowledge relays or other parameters function assigned through the User menu Function Keys Operation During operation the programmable function keys operate according to the way they have been p...

Page 46: ...ugh all digits decimal points and relay indicators to enable the operator to check that all LEDs are functioning properly 4 Press the Enter button again to access the Information menu info or press the Menu button to return to Run Mode Determining Software Version To determine the software version of a meter 1 Go to the Diagnostics menu diAG and press Enter button 2 Press Up arrow button and scrol...

Page 47: ...e relay 3 Fls 3 Off Fail safe relay 4 Fls 4 Off On delay relay 1 On 1 0 0 sec Off delay relay 1 Off 1 0 0 sec On delay relay 2 On 2 0 0 sec Parameter Display Default Setting Off delay relay 2 Off 2 0 0 sec On delay relay 3 On 3 0 0 sec Off delay relay 3 Off 3 0 0 sec On delay relay 4 On 4 0 0 sec Off delay relay 4 Off 4 0 0 sec Loop break relay 1 ignore Ignore Loop break relay 2 ignore Ignore Loop...

Page 48: ... 99999 Check 1 Input selected in Setup menu 2 Corresponding signal at Signal connector Display is unstable Check 1 Input signal stability and value 2 Display scaling vs input signal 3 Filter and bypass values increase Display response is too slow Check filter and bypass values Display reading is not accurate Check 1 Input signal conditioner selected Linear or round horizontal tank 2 Scaling or cal...

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