PRECISION DIGITAL Protex Pro PD6801 Instruction Manual Download Page 14

PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter 

Instruction Manual 

 

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Main Menu Display Functions & 
Messages 

The meter displays various functions and messages 
during setup, programming, and operation. The 
following table shows the main menu functions and 
messages in the order they appear in the menu. 

Display 

Parameter 

Action/Setting 

SETUP 

Setup 

Enter 

Setup

 menu 

SCALE 

Scale 

Enter the 

Scale

 menu 

for  feet and inches 

INPUT 1 

Input 1 

Set input 1 value in mA 

DSPLY 1 

Display 1 

Set display 1 feet and 
inches 

INPUT 2 

Input 2 

Set input 2 value in mA 

DSPLY 2 

Display 2 

Set display 2 feet and 
inches 

SAVE ? 

Save 

Save entered scale 
parameters 

SPN ERR 

Span Error 

Scale point 1 and 2 
span error 

FRACTN 

Fraction 

Enter the 

Program

 

menu 

1/16th 

1/16

th

 

Set display for 1/16

th

 

inch fractions 

OFF 

Off 

Turn off inch fraction 
display 

1/8th 

1/8

th

 

Set display for 1/8

th

 inch 

fractions 

PERCENT 

Percent 

Scale the tank indicator 
full and empty values 

 0 PCT 

0 Percent 

Set the tank empty 
value 

 100 PCT 

100 Percent 

Set the tank full value 

DISPLAY 

Display 

Enter 

Lower Display

 

menu 

TAG 

Tag 

Display a custom unit or 
tag 

VOLUME 

Volume 

Display volume 

VOL+ TAG 

 Tag 

Display volume and 
custom tag 

PCT HT 

Percent Height 

Display percent height 

PCT+ TAG 

Percent Height 
+ Tag 

Display percent height 
and custom tag 

 
 

Main Menu 

The main menu consists of the most commonly used 
functions: 

Setup, Advanced, 

and 

Password.

 

Press 

MENU

 button to enter 

Programming Mode

 then 

press the 

Up

 

Arrow

 button to scroll through the main 

menu. 

 

 

 

Hold 

MENU

, at any time, to exit and return to 

Run 

Mode

. Changes made to settings prior to pressing 

ENTER 

are not saved. 

Press the 

MENU

 button during 

Programming Mode

 to 

return to the previous menu selections. 

Changes to the settings are saved to memory only  
after pressing 

ENTER

The display moves to the next menu every time a  
setting is accepted by pressing 

ENTER

 

Summary of Contents for Protex Pro PD6801

Page 1: ...ously Display Mountable at 0 90 180 270 SafeTouchTM Through Glass Button Programming 20 Segment Tank Side Level Indicator Bargraph Open Collector Output Assignable to High or Low Alarm HART Protocol T...

Page 2: ...All rights reserved Introduction The ProtEX F I PD6801 is a rugged explosion proof loop powered indicator specifically designed for level applications in hazardous areas or in the harshest environmen...

Page 3: ...c ProtEX Approvals Overview The ProtEX Series carries extensive international approvals for hazardous areas https www predig com videos CTsNXQeRqTA ProtEX Enclosure Unique Features Learn about the uni...

Page 4: ...Main Menu 14 Setting Up the Meter SETUP 15 Setting Numeric Values 15 Scaling the Meter SCaLe 16 Selecting Inch Fraction Display Mode FRACTN 16 Scaling the Tank Level Indicator PERCENT 16 Configuring t...

Page 5: ...Dimensions Side Cross Section View 9 Figure 3 Connector Board 10 Figure 4 Connections without Backlight 11 Figure 5 Connections with Loop Powered Backlight 11 Figure 6 Connections with Externally Powe...

Page 6: ...Mode Rejection 64 dB at 50 60 Hz Environmental Operating temperature range 40 to 75 C Storage temperature range 40 to 75 C Relative humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Connections Screw terminals accept...

Page 7: ...40 C to 75 C Certificate number IECEx SIR 10 0056X Special Conditions for Safe Use Use suitably certified and dimensioned cable entry device and or plug The equipment shall be installed such that the...

Page 8: ...ld be performed only by trained service personnel Service requiring replacement of internal components must be performed at the factory Disconnect from supply before opening enclosure Keep cover tight...

Page 9: ...y part is missing or the meter malfunctions please contact your supplier or the factory for assistance Pre Installed Conduit Plug The PD6801 is supplied with one pre installed conduit plug for install...

Page 10: ...20 mA signal return negative terminal connection when not using loop powered backlight BACKLIGHT 9 30 VDC when powering backlight from external supply BACKLIGHT 4 20 mA signal return negative termina...

Page 11: ...ledge connections are made to two terminals labeled RESET Connect to a contact closure source such as a relay or a pushbutton as shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 External Alarm Reset Acknowledge Connections...

Page 12: ...n 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 glass in between button activations SafeT...

Page 13: ...he meter Right Reset Button Press the Right arrow button to reset the maximum or minimum value while it is being displayed see Up Display Button below Press the Right arrow button to move to the next...

Page 14: ...h 1 8th Set display for 1 8th inch fractions PERCENT Percent Scale the tank indicator full and empty values 0 PCT 0 Percent Set the tank empty value 100 PCT 100 Percent Set the tank full value DISPLAY...

Page 15: ...nges made to settings prior to pressing ENTER are not saved Press the MENU button during Programming Mode to return to the previous menu selections Setting Numeric Values The numeric values are set us...

Page 16: ...ling of the meter The minimum span is 0 10 mA Scale Error Message SPN ERR If the minimum span is not maintained the meter will show a span error SPN ERR and revert to input 2 allowing the appropriate...

Page 17: ...arate second scale of the input process variable This is configured in Volume Display Scaling VOLSCAL on page 19 Percent full height shows the percent full of the tank height level indicator programme...

Page 18: ...Medium Set noise filter to medium setting HI Filter High Set noise filter to high setting OFF Filter Off Disable noise filter VOLSCAL Volume Scale Scale the volume display NO PTS Number of Set the nu...

Page 19: ...lay and ALARM until the alarm condition is cleared The alarm status will show on the display even if the output is not wired Input Signal Filter FILTER The noise filter is available for unusually nois...

Page 20: ...moment while the meter is accepting the signal After the signal is accepted the meter displays 20 mA Apply a 20 000 mA signal and press ENTER The display flashes for a moment while the meter is accept...

Page 21: ...he meter will display the message LOCKED when the Menu button is pressed Press the Enter button while the message is being displayed and enter the correct password to gain access to the menu After exi...

Page 22: ...played will reset that value to the current display value Press the DISPLAY button a third time and the meter will display LOOP MA on the lower display followed by the measured input current in millia...

Page 23: ...nostics menu and consult the recommendations described below Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Check Action No display or faint display Check input signal connections Perform hard reset by shorting S and S...

Page 24: ...selection or increment digit Cycle through maximum minimum and mA display mode ENTER Accept selection value and move to next selection Acknowledge alarms To enter the Advanced Features Menu hold the M...

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