
PD6801 Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Feet & Inches Level Meter
Instruction Manual
23
Factory Defaults & User
Settings
The following table shows the factory setting for most
of the programmable parameters on the meter. Next
to the factory setting, the user may record the new
setting for the particular application.
Model: _____________________________________
S/N: _______________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Parameter
Display
Default
Setting
User
Setting
Basic Setup
Input 1
INPUT 1
4.000 mA
Display 1
DSPLY 1
00
ft
00
in
0
/
16
Input 2
INPUT 2
20.00 mA
Display 2
DSPLY 2
100
ft
00
in
0
/
16
Fraction
FRACTN
1/16th
Tank Indicator
0%
0 PCT
0
ft
00
in
0
/
16
Tank Indicator
100%
100 PCT
100
ft
00
in
0
/
16
Display
DISPLAY
Tag
Bar Graph
GRAPH
On
Tag
TAG
TANK 1
Advanced Features
Output
OUTPUT
Off
Filter
FILTER
Low
Volume Scale
Number of
Points
NO PTS
02
Volume Scale
Input 1
INPUT 1
00
ft
00
in
0
/
16
Volume
Display 1
DSPLY 1
0
Volume Scale
Input 2
INPUT 2
100
ft
00
in
0
/
16
Volume
Display 2
DSPLY 2
100,000
Multipoint
MULTIPT
Disable
Password
Password
PASSWRD
00000
(unlocked)
Troubleshooting
Due to the many features and functions of the meter,
it’s possible that the setup of the meter does not
agree with what an operator expects to see. If the
meter is not working as expected, refer to the
Diagnostics
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- terminals.
Level display
unsteady
Increase filter setting in
Advanced
menu.
Meter displays
error message
during calibration
(
eRROR
)
Check signal connections.
Verify minimum input span
requirements
Level display
flashing 699
ft
11
in
.
Check input signal and scaling
within range of 699
ft
11
in
.
Meter flashes
9999999 or
-999999
Check level display within volume
scale range of 9999999 and
-999999.
Display response
is too slow
Check filter setting to see if it can
be lowered to
LO
or
OFF
.
If the display locks
up or the meter
does not respond
at all
Perform hard reset by shorting
S+ and S- terminals.
Backlight does
not appear.
Backlight may not be noticeable
under good lighting conditions.
Check connections are as shown
in
6. Connections with Externally-
Powered Backlight
SafeTouch
buttons do not
respond
Mechanical buttons may have
been pushed. The SafeTouch
buttons will be re-enabled
automatically 60 seconds after
the last button push.
If slide switch on connector board
is in Lock position, switch to
Unlock.
Sunlight can interfere with the
sensors. It is recommended to
shield the window from sunlight
while operating the buttons by
standing so as to block direct
sunlight.
Other symptoms
not described
above
Call Technical Support for
assistance.