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DPF700
Low-Cost Ratemeter/Totalizer/ 
Controller
11672ML-99 Rev. F M1766/0604
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To Change Scale Factor Value
1. Press MENU until the
display shows SCALE.
2. Press SET to show 
the current mathmatical 
operation.
3. Press SET to select 
the setting from IN/SC 
or IN .SC.
4. Press ADV to show 
current scale factor 
value.
5. Press ADV to select 
the digit you want to 
change.
6. Press SET to 
increase the value of the 
flashing digit. 
7. Press MENU to store 
the value into volatile 
memory.
To Change the Decimal Point Position:
1. Press MENU until the
display shows dECPt.
2. Press SET to show 
the current location of 
the decimal point.
3. Press SET to 
move the decimal 
point to the right. 
Continue to press
SET until the meter
displays AutO for 
auto ranging.
4. Press MENU to store 
the decimal point into 
volatile memory.
PATENT NOTICE: The “Meter Case Bezel Design” is a trademark of NEWPORT 
Electronics, Inc., registered in the U.S. USED UNDER LICENSE. This product is covered 
by one or more of the following patents:  U.S. PATENT No. Des. 336,895; 5,274,577 / 
FRANCE BREVET No. 91 12756 / UK PATENT No. GB2 248 954; GB2 249 837 / SPAIN 
2039150; 2048066 / ITALY 1249456; 1250938 / CANADA 2052599; 2052600 / GERMANY 
DE 41 34398 C2. OTHER INTERNATIONAL PATENTS PENDING.
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The instrument is a panel mount device protected in accordance 
with EN61010-1 (Safety requirements for electrical equipment 
for measurement, control, and laboratory standard). Remember 
that the unit has no power-on switch. Building installation should 
include a switch or circuit-breaker that must be compliant to IEC 
947-1 and 947-3.
SAFETY:
• Do not exceed voltage rating on the label located on the top 
of the instrument housing.
• Always disconnect power before changing signal and power 
connections.
• Do not use this instrument on a work bench without its case 
for safety reasons.
•
Do not operate this instrument in flammable or explosive 
atmospheres.
• Do not expose this instrument to rain or moisture.
EMC:
• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.
• Never run signal and power wires in the same conduit.
• Use signal wire connections with twisted-pair cables.
•
Install Ferrite Bead(s) on signal wire close to the instrument if 
EMC problems persist.
To Select Operating Mode 
(Rate or Total):
1. Press MENU until the
display shows Func.
2. Press SET to show 
the current mode.
3. Press SET to 
select between rAtE 
and totAL.
4. Press MENU to store 
the mode into volatile 
memory.
To store the operating mode (or any value) 
into non-volatile memory:
• Press MENU until the meter displays noStor.
• Press /SET once to display StorE.
• Press MENU again.
The value is stored in non-volatile memory.
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3-Wire Sensor
Open Collector
(PNP)
2-Wire Contact
Closure
2-Wire
Magnetic
Pickup
Using the Menus
Menu Menu Prompt is starting 
Prompt Item point:
Func Function to select rate or totalize
mode.
SCALE Scale Factor to select scale factor
as a divider or multiplier
A .SC and to enter scale  
A/SC factor value.
OFFSEt Offset Value to select offset value.
Reading on meter =
input x scale + offset
dEC Pt Decimal Point to select position of
decimal point in the 
digital display.
SP LO Setpoints to enter setpoints. 
Low and Shows only if 
SP HI High the relay option 
board is installed.
COnFIG Configuration to program internal
software switches to 
specify analog, 
output, RS-232 input 
or alarm conditions
An LO Analog Low to obtain reading for
low analog output.
An HI Analog High to obtain reading for
high analog output.
NoStor No Store to save to the volatile
(active) memory
StorE Store to save to the non-
volatile (permanent) 
memory.
AC Powered Unit Connections
CAUTION: Do not connect AC power to your device until 
you have completed all input and output connections. This 
device must only be installed by a specially trained 
electrician with corresponding qualifications. Failure to 
follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury!
This device is marked with the international “Caution, risk of 
danger” symbol.
External Fuse Required:
Time-delay, UL 248-14 listed
125 mA (115 Vac line) 
63 mA (230 Vac line)
Time-lag, IEC 127-2 recognized
100 mA (115 Vac line) 
50 mA (230 Vac line)
For complete wiring information on all setup 
options, please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
Using this Quick Reference
Use this Quick Reference with your controller for information 
on wiring and to make changes to the operating mode, scale 
factor, and decimal point position. For detailed instructions, 
refer to the appropriate section in the Reference Manual.
Safety Consideration
Mount the Unit
1.
Cut a panel opening using the dimensions shown to the right.
2.
Position the unit in the opening, making sure the front bezel is 
flush with the panel.
3. Install retaining clips on both sides of the meter and tighten 
against the panel.
Wiring
1. Remove the panel at the back 
of the unit.
2. Locate the TB1 connector.
3. Insert the correct wire in each 
terminal as shown in the 
following figure and tighten the lockdown screws.
4. Tug gently on the wires to verify the connections.
TB2
12.4V EXC
NO FILTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
CLOSED
TB2
CLOSED
TB2
CLOSED
EXC
OUTPUT
RTN
1K PULL DOWN RESISTOR TO RTN 
243K PULL UP RESISTOR TO +EXC
1K PULL DOWN RESISTOR
243K PULL UP RESISTOR TO +EXC
243K PULL-UP RESISTOR TO +EXC
12.4 V
EXCITATION = 12.4V
POSITIVE THRESHOLD
HIGH LEVEL SIGNAL
POSITIVE THRESHOLD
LOW PASS FILTER
EXCITATION= 5.0V
LOW LEVEL SIGNAL
ZERO THRESHOLD
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10
S1
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10
S1
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10
S1
EXC OUT
SIG IN
SIG RTN
RST IN
EXT GATE
BATTERY
OPEN 
OPEN 
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN 
OPEN 
OPEN 
OPEN
EXC OUT
SIG IN
SIG RTN
RST IN
EXT GATE
BATTERY
OPEN 
OPEN 
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN
CLOSED 
CLOSED
OPEN 
OPEN 
OPEN 
OPEN
EXC OUT
SIG IN
SIG RTN
RST IN
EXT GATE
BATTERY
CLOSED
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN 
OPEN 
OPEN 
OPEN 
OPEN 
OPEN
Func
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totAL
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rate