PRECISION DIGITAL Protex Pro PD6801 Instruction Manual Download Page 24

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

Instruction Manual 

 

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Quick User Interface 
Reference 

 

Pushbutton 

Function

 

MENU

 

Go to programming mode or leave 
programming. 
Hold for 5 seconds to enter 

Advanced

 

Features 

menu directly. 

RIGHT  

Arrow 

Move to next digit. 
Go to previous menu or 
alphanumeric character selection.  
Reset max or min while displayed. 

UP  

Arrow 

Move to next 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 

Menu

 button for 5 seconds. 

 
Max/Min Mode 

While in Run Mode, pressing 

Up

 Arrow will initiate 

MAX/MIN Mode. 

Up

 Arrow toggles between MAX & 

MIN displays, and 

Right

 Arrow resets the MAX/MIN 

to the current value. Press 

Menu

 or wait 10 seconds 

to return to Run Mode. Pressing 

Enter/Ack

 will 

disable the 10 second timeout and continuously 
display Max or Min. 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

*Access by holding 

Right/Reset

 for 3 seconds

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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