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Products»Precision Digital»Loop-Powered Meters
 
ProtEX LOOP-POWERED PROCESS METER (PD6800)
Manufacturer: Precision Digital
 
Starting at: $599.00 (USD)
Stock Status: 1 to 2 weeks


FEATURES



  • 4-20 mA Input Loop-Powered

  • 5-Digit, 0.7" (17.8 mm) Upper Display

  • 7 Alpha-Numeric Character, 0.4" (10.2 mm) Lower Display

  • Loop or External DC-Powered Backlight Standard

  • SafeTouch® Through-Glass Button Programming

  • Password Protection

  • 3.0 V Drop without Backlight

  • Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Enclosure

  • Flanges for Wall or Pipe Mounting

  • Linear, Square Root, or Programmable Exponent

  • Operates from -40 to 75°C


    OVERVIEW



    The ProtEX PD6800 is a rugged, explosion-proof loop-powered process meter is fully featured for demanding applications in hazardous areas or in the harshest environmental conditions. Users need a display to provide important process information and the display on a transmitter is often too small and mounted in a hard to see area. Our display is designed to be big, bright and easy to read from a wide variety of angles. The bright white backlight helps you see the display under any lighting condition. It is programmed using four SafeTouch® through-glass buttons, without removing the cover, and can be scaled with or without a calibration signal. The lower alpha-numeric display can be programmed to show any combination of numbers and letters up to seven characters long for use as engineering units and or the process identification tag.






    PD6800 with callouts

     


    KEY FEATURES



    User Friendly Display


    The high contrast 0.7" high 5-digit LCD on the upper display is easy to read. The 0.4" 7-character lower display is alpha-numeric and allows for more sensible looking tags, engineering units, or legends than a 7-segment display. For dark areas, the backlight (standard) can be illuminated either with loop power, or an external 9 to 30 VDC.





    Through-Glass SafeTouch® Buttons



    PD6820 Safe Touch The PD6800 is equipped with four sensors that operate as through-glass buttons so that it can be programmed and operated without removing the cover (and exposing the electronics) in a hazardous area. These buttons can be disabled for security by selecting the LOCK setting on the switch located on the connector board in the base of the enclosure. To actuate a button, press one finger to the glass directly over the marked button area. When the cover is removed, four mechanical buttons located next to the sensors are used.





    Exceptional Enclosure



    PD6820 Wide Viewing Angle



    The copper-free (0.3%), smooth die-cast aluminum NEMA 4X enclosure is finished with a corrosion resistant epoxy coating. This provides a durable finish, and helps make it an attractive looking enclosure. The built-in mounting flanges are convenient for wall or pipe mounting (up to 2½" pipes). The enclosure is provided with two ¾quot; NPT threaded conduit holes. The window and display module on the PD6800 enclosure have been optimized to provide a wide viewing angle of approximately +/- 40°, nearly twice the competition! This makes it even easier for operators to see the display.





    Alarm Indication


    The PD6800 has high or low alarm indication. When in alarm, the display will flash, and a HI or LO symbol is displayed. The alarm has an adjustable deadband (the difference between the set and reset points). The alarm is acknowledged by pressing the ENTER/ACK button.





    Password Protection


    A 5-digit password prevents unauthorized changes to the programmed parameter settings. The lock symbol is displayed to show that settings are protected. If the meter is password protected, the meter will display the message LOCKED when the Menu button is pressed.





    Design Simplicity


    The internal cast rails within the enclosure replace fragile stand-offs. They also guide and mount the internal module. Two spring-loaded thumbscrews make the assembly a snap, while pressing the LCD as close as possible to the glass window to help with wide-angle viewing.






    MATH FUNCTIONS



    There are three available math functions on the PD6800. Those are: linearization, square root, and programmable exponent. The square root function is primarily for differential pressure (flow), and the programmable exponent is for open channel flow (weirs and flumes).





    Two-Point Linearizer


    The PD6800 has a linearizer which can be assigned to any two points within the input function range for best fit. The scale will follow the linearization slope to the limits of the analog input, or to its full 4-20 mA input capability. The user can also scale the meter to have an inverse relationship to the input.





    Square Root Extraction


    The square root extraction function displays flow rate by extracting the square root from a differential pressure transmitter signal. The user selectable low-flow cutoff feature gives a reading of zero when the flow rate drops below a user selectable value.



       • Displays Flow Rate

       • User Selectable Low-Flow Cutoff

       • Only 2 Calibration Points Required



    open channel flow application with PD6800 explosion proof loop powered meter

    Programmable Exponent


    The programmable exponent function is used to linearize the level signal in open channel flow applications using weirs and flumes and display flow rate and units of measure.



    open channel flow application with PD6800 explosion proof loop powered meter

     

     
  • ProtEX  LOOP-POWERED PROCESS METER
     

    INSTALLATION

    Installation Flexibility

    The PD6800's rotatable display/meter module along with two available conduit connections provide for numerous installation options. The display can be rotated in 90° increments. Rotate it 90° for horizontal mounting. Wiring can then be routed to either the top conduit connection, or from below to the opposite conduit connection (nickel plated conduit plug supplied). Use both conduit connections for through-wiring in any plane.

    PD6800 Installation Flexibility

    Easy Wiring & Service

    Unscrew the two captured thumb screws and unplug a connecting cable and the display/meter module is simply and completely removed. A heavy duty terminal block is then easily accessed and wired. It is clearly marked to prevent wiring errors. The display/meter module can be removed without breaking the loop. As such, it can be serviced without the need to uninstall the entire product.

    PD6800 explosion Proof Loop powered meter wiring
     

    CONNECTIONS

    PD6800 Connection Diagram
     

    SPECIFICATIONS

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

    General

    Display: Upper: Five digits (-9999 to 99999) 0.70" (17.8 mm) high, 7-segment, automatic lead zero blanking. Lower: Seven characters 0.4" (10.2 mm) high, 14 segment alpha-numeric. Symbols: for high & low alarm, Password Lock. Backlight: White
    Decimal Point: Upper process display has up to four decimal places or none: d.dddd d.ddd, d.dd, d.d, or ddddd
    Display Update Rate: Ambient > -25°C: 2 Updates/Second. Ambient < -25°C: 1 Update/5 Seconds
    Overrange: Display flashes 99999
    Underrange: Display flashes -9999
    Programming Method: Four SafeTouch® through-glass 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.
    Password: Programmable password restricts modification of programmed settings.
    Math Functions: Linear, square root, or programmable exponent
    Alarm Indication: Flashing display plus HI/LO indicators
    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
    Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 75°C.
    Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 85°C.
    Relative Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing
    Connections: Screw terminals accept 12 to 22 AWG wire
    Enclosure: Explosion-proof die-cast aluminum with glass window, corrosion resistant epoxy coating, color: blue. NEMA 4X, 7, & 9, IP68. Copper-free (0.3%). Two ¾" NPT threaded conduit openings. One ¾" NPT metal conduit plug with 12 mm hex key fitting installed.
    Mounting: May be mounted directly to conduit. Two slotted flanges for wall mounting or NPS 1 ½" to 2½" or DN 40 to 65 mm pipe mounting.
    Overall Dimensions: 5.65" x 5.25" x 4.86" (W x H x D)
    (144 mm x 133 mm x 124 mm)
    Weight: 5.00 lbs (80 oz, 2.27 kg)
    Warranty: 3 years parts and labor

    Input

    Input range: 4-20 mA
    Accuracy: ±0.03% of calibrated span ±±1 count, square root & programmable exponent accuracy range: 10-100% of calibrated span.
    Temperature Drift: 50 PPM/°C
    Decimal Point: User selectable decimal point
    Calibration Range: An error message will appear if input 1 and input 2 signals are too close together.
    Maximum Voltage Drop: 3.0 VDC @ 20 mA without loop-powered backlight. 6.0 VDC @ 20 mA with loop-powered backlight
    Equivalent Resistance: 150 Ω @ 20 mA without loop-powered backlight. 300 Ω @ 20 mA with loop-powered backlight
    Input Overload: Over current protection to 2 A max.
    Externally Powered Backlight:
    Voltage Range Maximum Power
    9-30 VDC 9 VDC 12 VDC 24 VDC 30 VDC
      0.2 W 0.25 W 0.5 W 0.75 W


    Enclosure Ratings & Approvals

    FM & CSA: FM Approved & CSA Certified. Explosion-proof for use in Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, and D; Dust-Ignition-proof for Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G, Class III; hazardous (classified) locations,
    USA: Indoor and outdoor (Type 4X and IP66); Ta=-40 to 185°F
    FM Certificate: 3032880
    Canada: Indoor and outdoor (Type 4X); Ta=-40 to 85°C
    CSA Certificate: 2210414
    ATEX & IECEX: ATEX Certified: Group 2, Category 1 (Zone 1), Gases, Vapors, Mists, or Dusts: II 2 G D, Ex d IIC Gb, Ex tb Db IIIC IP68.
    Ta=-40 to 85°C. ATEX Certificate: Sira 08ATEX1325U
    IECEx Certified: Flameproof, Gas Group IIC, Ex d IIC Gb, Ex tb IIIC IP68.

    DIMENSIONS

     
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