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PD6700-0L1 Field-Mount Loop-Powered Process Meter 

Instruction Manual 

 

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Specifications 

Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C. 

General 

Display 

Five digits 
(-9999 to 
99999) 

0.60" (15.2 mm) high,  
7-segment,  
automatic lead zero 
blanking.  

Seven 
characters 

0.4" (10.2 mm) high,  
14-segment. 

Symbols 

Bargraph which displays 
process input from 
0-100% of scaled value. 

Display 
Orientation 

Display may be mounted at 90° increments  
up to 270° from default orientation. 

Display 
Assignment 

Lower display may be assigned to custom unit 
or tag, volume, volume and tag, percent height, 
percent height and tag, or off. 

Display 
Update Rate 

Ambient > -25°C: 2 Updates/Second  
Ambient < -25°C: 1 Update/5 Seconds 

Backlight 

White; Loop-powered or externally powered. 
Backlight can be enabled or disabled via 
alternative wiring of terminal block. Loop-
powered backlight brightness will increase as 
the input signal current increases. Externally 
powered backlight has consistent brightness. 

Externally 
Powered 
Backlight 

Voltage 
Range: 

Maximum Power 

9-36  
VDC 

9  
VDC 

12  
VDC 

24  
VDC 

36 
VDC 

 

0.2 W

 

0.25 W

 

0.5 W

 

0.75 W

 

 

Display 
Overrange  

Display flashes 

99999

 

Display 
Underrange 

Display flashes 

-9999

 

Programming 
Method 

Four SafeTouch through-window buttons when 
cover is installed. Four internal pushbuttons 
when cover is removed. 

Noise Filter 

Programmable 

LO

,

 

med

,

 

HI

, or 

OFF

 

Recalibration 

Recalibration is recommended at least every 
12 months. 

Max/Min 
Display 

Max/Min readings reached by the process are 
stored until reset by the user or until power to 
the meter is turned off.  

Advanced 
Function 

Linear, square root, or programmable 
exponent 

Password 

Programmable password restricts modification 
of programmed settings. 

Non-Volatile 
Memory 

All programmed settings are stored in non-
volatile memory for a minimum of ten years if 
power is lost. 

Normal 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 12 to 22 AWG wire 

Enclosure 
 

NEMA 4X, IP65 plastic field enclosure  

Color: grey 

Three ¾" NPT threaded conduit openings.  

Two ¾" NPT plastic conduit/stopping plugs 
with 1.29" wrenching flats and screwdriver 
slot. 

 
 

Mounting 

May be mounted directly to conduit. Two 
slotted flanges for wall mounting or NPS 
1½" to 2½" or DN 40 to 65 mm pipe 
mounting. See 

Dimensions

 on page 

6

Overall 
Dimensions 

5.67" x 5.25" x 4.18" (W x H x D) 
(144 mm x 133 mm x 106 mm) 

Weight 

1.65 lbs (26.4 oz, 0.75 kg) 

Warranty 

3 years parts and labor. See Warranty 
Information and Terms & Conditions on 

www.predig.com

 for complete details. 

Input 

Input  

4-20 mA 

Accuracy  

±0.03% of calibrated span ±1 count, 
square root & programmable exponent 
accuracy range: 
10-100% of calibrated span. 

Maximum  
Voltage Drop & 
Equivalent 
Resistance 

Without Backlight 
or with Externally 
Powered Backlight 

With Loop-Powered 
Backlight 

3.0 VDC @ 20 mA 

6.0 VDC @ 20 mA 

 

150 

Ω @ 20 mA 

300 

Ω @ 20 mA 

Temperature Drift 

50 PPM/

C from -40 to 75

C ambient 

Multi-Point  
Linearization 

2 to 32 points 

Decimal Point 

User selectable decimal point 

Minimum Span 

Input 1 & Input 2: 0.10 mA 

Calibration Range 

An 

Error

 message will appear if input 1 and 

input 2 signals are too close  
together. 

Input 
Range 

Minimum Span 
Input 1 & Input 2 

4-20 mA  

0.10 mA 

Input 
Overload 

Over current protection to 2 A max. 

HART 
Transparency 

The meter does not interfere with existing 
HART communications; it displays the 4-20 
mA primary variable and it allows the 
HART communications to pass through 
without interruption. 
The meter is not affected if a HART 
communicator is connected to the loop. 
The meter does not display secondary 
HART variables. 

Open Collector Output 

Rating 

Isolated open collector, sinking NPN 
30 VDC @ 150 mA max. 

Alarm Output 

Assign to level or volume for high or low 
alarm trip point. 

Deadband 

0-100% FS, user selectable 

Acknowledge 

Front panel ENTER button and external  
RESET terminals resets output and screen  
indication. 

Summary of Contents for vantageview Safe Touch PD6700-0L1

Page 1: ...r Display Display Mountable at 0 90 180 270 SafeTouchTM Through Window Button Programming Display Input in Two Different Scales Simultaneously Great for Level Applications 20 Segment Level Indicator B...

Page 2: ...Precision Digital Corporation All rights reserved Introduction The PD6700 0L1 is a rugged field mount loop powered meter fully featured for demanding applications in harsh environmental conditions Th...

Page 3: ...ing the Meter SCaLe 13 Minimum Input Span 13 Scale Error Message SPN ERR 13 Scaling the Tank Level Indicator PERCENT 13 Configuring the Display DISPLAY 13 Setting the Tag TAG 14 Setting Up the Passwor...

Page 4: ...imensions Side Cross Section View 6 Figure 3 Connector Board 7 Figure 4 Connections without Backlight 8 Figure 5 Connections with Loop Powered Backlight 8 Figure 6 Connections with Externally Powered...

Page 5: ...ntal 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 12 to 22 AWG wire Enclosure NEMA 4X IP65 pl...

Page 6: ...e the meter from box Inspect the packaging and contents for damage Report damages if any to the carrier If any part is missing or the meter malfunctions please contact your supplier or the factory for...

Page 7: ...ght from external supply OUTPUT NPN open collector output positive OUTPUT NPN open collector output negative RESET Contact closure alarm acknowledge pull up to 3 VDC RESET Contact closure alarm acknow...

Page 8: ...e 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 Open Collector Output Co...

Page 9: ...rd in the base of the enclosure SafeTouch Button Operation To actuate a button press and remove one finger to the window directly over the marked button area Remove finger to at least 4 inches away fr...

Page 10: ...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 digit or decimal position during p...

Page 11: ...play Enter Bottom Display menu TAG Tag Display a custom unit or tag VOLUME Volume Display volume VOL TAG Volume Tag Display volume and custom tag PCT HT Percent Height Display percent height PCT TAG P...

Page 12: ...o the previous menu selections Setting Numeric Values The numeric values are set using the RIGHT and UP arrow buttons Press RIGHT arrow to select next digit and UP arrow to increment digit The digit b...

Page 13: ...nearization MULTIPT menu selection prior to scaling and calibration of the meter see Advanced Features Menu ADVANCE on page 15 Scaling the Tank Level Indicator PERCENT The display includes a 20 segmen...

Page 14: ...recorded in the space provided Model Serial Number Password __ __ __ __ __ Making Changes to a Password Protected Meter If the meter is password protected the meter will display the message LOCKED wh...

Page 15: ...Menu Access the Advanced Features Menu by pressing ENTER at the ADVANCE menu in the Main Menu defined on page 11 The Advanced Features Menu is used to select 1 Open collector output configuration OUTP...

Page 16: ...NPUT 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 Display Par...

Page 17: ...etween its normal display 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 availa...

Page 18: ...ve a full scale accuracy of 0 002 or better between 4 and 20 mA in order to maintain the specified accuracy of the meter 2 Allow the meter to warm up for at least 15 minutes before performing the cali...

Page 19: ...s displayed 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 and the measured input current in milliamps...

Page 20: ...e Diagnostics menu and consult the recommendations described in the following table Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Check Action No display or faint display Check input signal connections Perform hard re...

Page 21: ...tion 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 b...

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