PRECISION DIGITAL Protex Pro PD6801 Instruction Manual Download Page 18

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

Instruction Manual 

 

18

 

Advanced Features Menu  
(

ADVANCE

To simplify the setup process, functions not needed 
for most applications are located in the 

Advanced

 

Features Menu

. Access the 

Advanced Features Menu

 

by pressing 

ENTER

 at the 

ADVANCE

 menu in the 

Main 

Menu

 defined on page 

14

. 

The 

Advanced

 

Features Menu

 is used to select: 

 

1.  Open collector 

output configuration 
(

OUTPUT

2.  Input filter (

FILTER

3.  Volume display 

scale (

VOLSCAL

4.  Live signal level 

display calibration 
(

LVL CAL

5.  Internal Calibration 

(

ICAL

6.  Multipoint 

linearization for level 
(

MULTIPT

)  

7.  Meter system 

information display 
(

INFO

 

Advanced Features Menu & 
Display Messages 

The following table shows the 

Advanced

 features 

menu functions and messages in the order they 
appear in the menu. 

Display 

Parameter 

Action/Setting 

OUTPUT

 

Output 

Enter output menu 

OFF

 

Off 

Disable output 

ALARM

 

Alarm Output 

Enter alarm output 
menu 

LEVEL

 

Level Alarm 

Assign alarm output to 
level 

SET

 

Set Point 

Set alarm set point 

RESET

 

Reset Point 

Set alarm reset point 

VOLUME

 

Volume Alarm 

Assign alarm output to 
volume 

FILTER

 

Filter 

Set noise filter 

LO

 

Filter Low 

Set noise filter to low 
setting 

MED

 

Filter 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 number of 

Display 

Parameter 

Action/Setting 

Points 

points for volume 
scaling 

INPUT 1

 

Input 1 

Set volume input 1 on 
the level display 

DSPLY 1

 

Display 1 

Set volume display 1 

INPUT 2

 

Input 2 

Set volume input 2 on 
the level display 

DSPLY 2

 

Display 2 

Set volume display 2 

SAVE ?

 

Save 

Save entered volume 
scale parameters 

LVL CAL

 

Level 
Calibration 

Calibrate the level 
display 

INPUT 1

 

Input 1 

Calibrate input 1 value 

DSPLY 1

 

Display 1 

Set display 1 feet and 
inches 

INPUT 2

 

Input 2 

Calibrate input 2 value

 

DSPLY 2 

Display 2 

Set display 2 feet and 
inches 

SAVE ? 

Save 

Save entered calibration 
parameters 

ICAL 

Internal 
Calibration 

Enter internal reference 
calibration  

4mA 

4 mA 

Calibrate input at 4 mA 

20mA 

20 mA 

Calibrate input at 20 mA 

ERRSPAN 

Error Span 

Error with calibration 
point 1 and 2 span 

MULTIPT 

Multipoint 

Set level display 
multipoint linearization 

DISABLE 

Disable 

Disable multipoint 
linearization 

ENABLE 

Enable 

Enable multipoint 
linearization 

INFO 

Meter 
Information 

Show software number 
and version, or reset to 
factory defaults 

SOFT 

Software 

Software number 

VERSION 

Software 
Version 

Software version 

 

For instructions on how to program numeric  

values, see 

Setting Numeric Values

 on page 

15

. 

 

 

 

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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