ProtEX-MAX PD8-7000 Explosion-Proof Temperature Meter Instruction Manual
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Setting the Input Signal (
Input
)
Enter the
Input
menu to set up the meter to accept thermocouple (
tc
) or RTD (
rtd
) inputs. The Type
selector switch, located at the rear of the meter, must be set accordingly.
The thermocouple input is capable of accepting various types of thermocouples.
The RTD input is capable of accepting various types of RTD sensors. After selecting 100 Pt or 1000Pt, it is
necessary to select either A385 (0.00385) or A392 (0.00392) coefficient.
Selecting the Temperature Scale (
F or C
)
The meter can display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Setting the Decimal Point (
dEc pt
)
The temperature may be displayed with one decimal or with no decimal point. The temperature scale can
also be displayed with the reading. The degree symbol is available only with no decimal point selected.
Pressing the Up arrow scrolls the decimal point and temperature format selections.
Setting the Display Parameter & Intensity (
dsplay
)
Display line 1 (
line 1
) can be programmed to display:
1. Process value
2. Relay set points
3. Max & min values
4. Modbus input
5. Display reading and units
Display line 2 (
line 2
) can be
programmed to display:
1. Process value
2. Relay set points
3. Max & min values
4. Engineering units or custom
legends
5. Modbus input
6. Off (no display)
7. Display reading and units
Display Intensity
: 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 8.
Press the Up
arrow to change selection,
press Enter
to accept setting, and press
Menu to exit programming
After setting up the input and display,
press the Menu button to exit
programming and skip the rest of the
setup menu. Press the Menu button
again and the Up arrow to reach the
Setup
menu again and complete the
setup of the meter.
