Model PD6000 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual
Serial Communications (
serial
)
The meter is equipped with serial communications capability as a stan-
dard feature using PDC Serial Communication Protocol.
To communicate with a computer or other data terminal equipment, an
RS-232 or RS-422/485 adapter option is required; see
Ordering Infor-
mation
on page 3 for details.
Warning!
Do not connect any equipment other than Precision
Digital’s expansion modules, cables, or meters to the
RJ45 M-LINK connector. Otherwise damage will occur to
the equipment and the meter.
Note: More detailed instructions are provided with each optional serial
communications adapter.
baud
Serial
Address
Serial
tr dly
Serial
serial
When using more than one meter in a multi-drop mode, each meter
must be provided with its own unique address. The address may be
programmed from 1 to 247. The transmit delay may be set between
0 and 199 ms.
The PD6000 can also be connected to another PD6000 allowing the
user to copy all the settings from one meter to another, using the
Copy
function.
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