PD6800 Loop-Powered Process Meter Instruction Manual
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4-20 mA
Transmitter
Power
Supply
SAFE-TOUCH
BUTTONS
BACKLIGHT
POWER
UNLOCK
LOCK
LOOP
9-36 VDC
+ - + -
SIGNAL
BACKLIGHT
Slide Switch to
LOOP
Figure 3. Connections with Loop-Powered Backlight
4-20 mA
Transmitter
Power
Supply
SAFE-TOUCH
BUTTONS
BACKLIGHT
POWER
UNLOCK
LOCK
LOOP
9-36 VDC
+ - + -
SIGNAL
BACKLIGHT
Power
Supply
Slide Switch to
9-36 VDC
Figure 4. Connections with Externally-Powered Backlight
It is possible to use the same transmitter (signal loop) power supply for the externally
powered backlight. The backlight circuit will draw 25 mA in addition to the loop circuit.