DPM-500 Analog Input Meter Instruction Manual
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Setup and Programming
The meter is factory calibrated prior to shipment to read in
milliamps and volts depending on the input selection. The
calibration equipment is traceable to NIST standards.
Overview
There are no jumpers to set for the meter input selection.
Setup and programming is done through the front panel buttons.
After power and input signal connections have been completed and verified, apply power to the meter.
Front Panel Buttons and Status LED Indicators
Button
Symbol
Description
LED
Status
Menu
1-8
Alarm 1-8 indicator
Right arrow/F1
1-8
M
Flashing: Relay in
manual control mode
Up arrow/F2
T
Flashing: Tare
Enter/F3
1-8
Flashing: Relay
interlock switch open
Note:
F4 is a digital input. Alarms 5-
8 are enabled when relay
expansion module is installed.
Note:
LEDs for relays in manual
mode flash with the “M” LED
every 10 seconds. “M” flashing
by itself indicates Aout
–
manual control is used.
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Press the Menu button to enter or exit the Programming Mode at any time.
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Press the Right arrow button to move to the next digit during digit or decimal point programming.
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Press or hold the Up-arrow button to scroll through the menus, decimal point, or to increment the
value of a digit.
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Press the Enter button to access a menu or to accept a setting.
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Press and hold the Menu button for three seconds to access the advanced features of the meter.
