
ProtEX-MAX PD8-6210 Explosion-Proof Analog Input Batch Controller
Instruction Manual
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Easy Programming Methods
The ProtEX-MAX can be programmed in a hazardous
area with the through-glass SafeTouch buttons
without removing the cover, in a safe area with the
front panel push buttons with the cover removed, or in
a safe area with free, PC-based MeterView Pro
software. MeterView Pro is resident on the
ProtEX-MAX and is accessed by a provided USB
cable, so it is by far the easiest way to program the
ProtEX-MAX. The ProtEX-MAX can be calibrated
either by applying a known signal or scaled by
entering a desired value with the front panel buttons
or MeterView Pro software. Most customers will use
the scaling method because it is simpler and does not
require a calibrated signal source. Selecting the input
to be current or voltage is done with the front panel
buttons or MeterView Pro software. Once programming
is completed it can be locked with a password.
The ProtEX-MAX comes preloaded with free
MeterView Pro programming software that connects
and installs directly to your PC with a standard USB
cable, also provided free with each instrument. This
eliminates the need to insert CDs, install drivers, or
download software from the internet. When you
connect your ProtEX-MAX to your PC, MeterView Pro
is downloaded to your PC, the software automatically
selects the model you are programmi
ng, and you’re
ready to start programming immediately. Further
simplifying the programming process, the
ProtEX-MAX can be powered from the USB port, so
no need to apply external power while programming
your controller. In addition to programming, the
software will also allow you to monitor, and datalog a
ProtEX-MAX using your PC. You can also generate
and save programming files for later use.
Advanced Display Features
Display What You Want
The most common setup for these batch controllers is
to display the batch total on the main display and batch
preset on the second display. This allows the user to
monitor the batch as it progresses and compare it to
the total batch size. Other possible setups include
displaying the batch total and flow rate, batch total
and batch count, and batch total and grand total.
Batch Total & Preset
Batch Total & Rate
Batch Total
Batch Total
& Batch Count
& Grand Total
Easy to Use
The user-friendly dual-line display makes the P
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easy to set up & program. No jumpers to set for input
selection. All setup & programming are done via the
front panel.
Input Setup
Display Setup
Totalizer Overflow Displays Total to 9 Digits
These flow rate/totalizers can display up to nine digits of
total flow with the total overflow feature. In the diagram
below, the flow totalizer is displaying 532,831,470 by
toggling between a display of “
oF 532
” and “
831470
”.
Notice the (T with arrow ▲ symbol) is lit up indicating
the display is in overflow mode.
Super-Bright Display
The ProtEX-MAX comes standard with a super-bright
display, with LEDs that are visible even in direct sunlight.
The display also has up to eight levels of adjustable
intensity for optimum visibility in any lighting condition.
Rounding for Even Steadier Display
The rounding feature is used to give the user a
steadier display with fluctuating signals. It causes the
display to round to the nearest value according to the
rounding value selected (1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, or 100).
For example, with a rounding value of 10, and an
input of 12346, the display would indicate 12350.