Precision Digital PD6830 User Manual

PD6830 EXPLOSION-PROOF

PULSE INPUT RATE/TOTALIZER

 Pulse, Open Collector, NPN, PNP, TTL, Switch Contact, Sine Wave

(Coil), Square Wave, Opto-Isolated Inputs

 Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Enclosure  Isolated 4-20 mA Output for Rate, Total, or Grand Total  5-Digit 0.7" (17.8 mm)Top Display for Rate or Total  7 Alphanumeric Character 0.4" (10.2 mm) Bottom Display for Rate,

Total, Grand Total, Units, and Tag

 13-Digit Totalizer with Total Overflow Feature  SafeTouch  Battery, DC, or Output Loop-Powered Models  Two Isolated Open Collector Pulse Outputs, Up to 5 kHz  Automatic Rate, Total, & Grand Total Unit Conversions  Gate Function for Rate Display of Slow Pulse Rates  K-Factor, Scaling, or Live Input Calibration with 32-Point Linearization  Password Protection  Backlight Standard on All Models  Operates from -40 to 75°C  Data Logging Functions and Modbus

Through-Glass Button Programming

Accessible Data

PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION

89 October Hill Road • Holliston MA 01746 USA Tel (800) 343-1001 • Fax (508) 655-8990

www.predig.com

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Disclaimer

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Precision Digital makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof; and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

CAUTION: Read complete

instructions prior to installation and operation of the meter.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock or personal injury.

WARNINGS

• This product is not recommended for life support applications or applications where malfunctioning could result in personal injury or property loss. Anyone using this product for such applications does so at his/her own risk. Precision Digital Corporation shall not be held liable for damages resulting from such improper use.

• Failure to follow installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury. Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.

• Never remove the meter cover in explosive environments when the circuit is live.

• Cover must be fully engaged to meet flameproof/explosion-proof requirements.

Limited Warranty

Precision Digital Corporation warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the specified period under “Specifications” from the date of shipment from the factory. Precision Digital’s liability under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase value, repair, or replacement of the defective unit.

Registered Trademarks

SafeTouch® is a registered trademark of Precision Digital Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

www.predig.com

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

The ProtEX-RTP PD6830 is a rugged, explosion-proof, pulse input rate/totalizer for demanding applications in hazardous areas or in harsh environments. It can be programmed using the four SafeTouch cover, or with four internal push-buttons. The top numeric display will read rate or total up to five digits and the alphanumeric bottom display will read up to 7 digits, 13 digits with the total overflow feature. The alphanumeric display can also be programmed to show any combination of numbers and letters up to seven characters long for rate, total, grand total, engineering units and/or identification tag. The backlight makes the display more visible in any lighting condition. The enclosure is provided with threaded conduit holes and integrated pipe or wall mounting flanges.

through-glass buttons, without removing the

ORDERING INFORMATION

Model Description

PD6830-AP0-0 9-30 VDC Powered, Constant Backlight, 2 Pulse Outputs

PD6830-APA-0

PD6830-BM0-0

PD6830-BMA-0

PD6830-BTA-0

PD6830-CTB-0

PD6830-DTB-0

-M Option

-I Option

* When DC-powered, battery will provide backup power when DC power is lost. ** Backlight is constant when DC powered and momentary when battery powered. ***Communication disabled when actively powered by battery.

9-30 VDC Powered, Constant Backlight, Isolated 4-20 Output, 2 Pulse Outputs Battery Powered*, or DC-Powered with Battery Backup, Backlight**, 2 Pulse Outputs Battery (or 9-30 VDC) Powered*, or DC Powered with Battery Backup, Backlight**, Isolated 4-20 mA Output, 2 Pulse Outputs Battery Powered*, or DC Powered with Battery Backup, Loop Output Powered Backlight, Isolated 4-20 Output, 2 Pulse Outputs 4-20 mA Output-Powered, Loop-Powered Backlight, Non-Isolated 4-20 mA Output, 2 Pulse Outputs 4-20 mA Output-Powered with Battery Backup, Loop Output Powered Backlight**, Non-Isolated 4-20 mA Output, 2 Pulse Outputs 2-wire RS-485 with Modbus protocol.*** Replace ending -0 in part number above with -M (Example: PD6830-APA-M). Not available on -CTB or -DTB models. Isolated 2-wire RS-485 with Modbus protocol.*** Replace ending -0 in part number above with -

PD6830-APA-

I). Not available on -CTB or -DTB models.

I (Example:

Accessories

Model Description

PDAPLUG75 ¾" Metal Conduit/Stopping Plug

PDABAT36C 3.6 V C Cell Lithium Battery

PDA0001 3/4" M-NPT to F-M20 Reducer

PDA0002 3/4" M-NPT to 1/2" F-NPT Reducer

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 ORDERING INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------ 3 SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

General ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 Rate Input --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Rate/Totalizer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 4-20 mA Transmitter Output ------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 Open Collector Outputs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 Serial Communications ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Product Ratings and Approvals ------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Electromagnetic Compatibility --------------------------------------------------------------- 16 SAFETY INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16

INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

Unpacking ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Pre-Installed Conduit/Stopping Plug ------------------------------------------------------- 17 Battery Activation Pull Tab -------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Mounting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Cover Jam Screw --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Connections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

Input Signal Connections --------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 DC Power Connection ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22 External Total Reset Connection ----------------------------------------------------------- 22 4-20 mA Transmitter Output Connections ----------------------------------------------- 23 RS-485 Serial Connections ------------------------------------------------------------------ 23 Open Collector Output Connections ------------------------------------------------------- 24 Battery Replacement -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25

SETUP AND PROGRAMMING ------------------------------------------------------- 26

SafeTouch® Buttons ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Buttons and Display ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Setting Numeric Values ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Setting Alphanumeric Labels (LABEL) ------------------------------------------------------ 30 Main Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 Setup Menu Display Functions & Messages -------------------------------------------- 32 Setting Up the Meter (SETUP) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 36

Selecting Input Type (Input) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 37

Input Level Selection Switch ------------------------------------------------------------ 37

Entering the K-Factor (Factr) -------------------------------------------------------------- 39

K-Factor Units (FuNiT) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 K-Factor Decimal Point (dec.pt) -------------------------------------------------------- 39 K-Factor Value (factr) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

Display Units (Units) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

Setting the Time Base (tbase) --------------------------------------------------------- 42 Setting the Rate Display Units (rateU) ----------------------------------------------- 43

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Total Units (tot U) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44 Grand Total Units (GtotU) --------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Automatic Unit Conversions ------------------------------------------------------------- 46 Custom Units Entry (USER) --------------------------------------------------------------- 46 Custom Units Rate Conversion Factor (ratCF) ------------------------------------ 46 Custom Units Total Conversion Factor (totCF) ------------------------------------ 47

Custom Units Grand Total Conversion Factor (GrtCF)--------------------------- 47 Setting the Decimal Point (dec.PT) --------------------------------------------------------- 48 Configuring the Display (Dsply) ------------------------------------------------------------ 49

Top Display (TOp) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49

Bottom Display (bOtm) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 50

Custom Tag (TAG) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51

Setting the Toggle Time (TIME) --------------------------------------------------------- 52

Advanced Features Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 53

Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages --------------------------------------- 55 Open Collector Outputs (OUTPUT) ---------------------------------------------------------- 59

Output 1 and 2 Setup (OUT 1, OUT 2) ------------------------------------------------ 60 Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Output (Aout) --------------------------------------------- 64 Gate Function (GATE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65 Contact Debounce Filter (FILTER) --------------------------------------------------------- 65 Low-Flow Cutoff (CUTOFF) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 65 Scaling & Calibration (SCALCAL) ------------------------------------------------------------ 66

Undoing K-Factor, Scale, and Calibration (Undo?) -------------------------------- 66

Scaling the Meter (SCale) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 67

Calibrating the Meter (CaL) -------------------------------------------------------------- 69

Multi-Point Linearization (nopts) ------------------------------------------------------- 71 Total Reset (T Reset) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 71

Manual or Automatic Total Reset Function (t rST) ------------------------------- 72

Manual or Automatic Grand Total Reset Function (GtrST) --------------------- 73 Setting Up Passwords (PASSWRD) ---------------------------------------------------------- 74

Locking Meter Setup Parameters ------------------------------------------------------ 74

Making Changes to a Password Protected Meter --------------------------------- 74

Password Restricting Total & Grand Total Reset ---------------------------------- 74

Resetting Total & Grand Total on a Password Protected Meter --------------- 75

Disabling Password Protection --------------------------------------------------------- 75

Non-Resettable Grand Total ------------------------------------------------------------ 75 Custom (CUSTOM) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77 System (SYSTEM) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 79

Set Real Time Clock (SETTIME) -------------------------------------------------------- 80

Data Log Setup (DATALOG) --------------------------------------------------------------- 81

View Data Log (LOGVIEW) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 83

Backlight (BAKLITE)------------------------------------------------------------------------ 83

Analog Output Calibration (AO CAL) --------------------------------------------------- 83

Backup & Restore (BACKUP) ------------------------------------------------------------- 84

Battery Power Symbol Alert (BAT SYM) ----------------------------------------------- 85

Information (INFO) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85 Serial Communications (COMM) -------------------------------------------------------------- 86 Standby Mode (STANDBY) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 87

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Wakeup the Meter (WAKEUP?) ----------------------------------------------------------- 87

OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 88

Front Panel Buttons Operation -------------------------------------------------------------- 88 Grand Total Reading (GrTOTAL) -------------------------------------------------------------- 91 Toggle Lower Display Parameter ------------------------------------------------------------ 91 Resetting the Total (RESET TOTAL?) --------------------------------------------------------- 92 Resetting the Grand Total (RESET GrTOT?) ----------------------------------------------- 92 Resetting Max/Min Readings (RESET MAXIMUM, MINIMUM) ---------------------------- 92 Reset Meter to Factory Defaults ------------------------------------------------------------- 92 Factory Defaults & User Settings ----------------------------------------------------------- 93

TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------------------------ 95

Troubleshooting Tips ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 95

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS ------------------------------------------------------------- 96 QUICK USER INTERFACE REFERENCE ----------------------------------------- 98 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY -------------------------------------------- 99

Table of Figures

Figure 1. Connector Board ...................................................................... 19

Figure 2. Flowmeter Powered by External Supply (Active) .................. 20

Figure 3. Isolated Flowmeter Powered by External Supply (ISO) ........ 20

Figure 4. Self-Powered Magnetic Pickup Coil Flowmeter (Coil) ........... 20

Figure 5. NPN Open Collector Input (NPN) ............................................ 21

Figure 6. PNP Sensor with External Power (PNP) ................................. 21

Figure 7. Switch Contact Input (Reed) .................................................... 21

Figure 8. DC Power Connections ............................................................ 22

Figure 9. Reset Connections ................................................................... 22

Figure 10. 4-20 mA Output Connections ................................................ 23

Figure 11. RS-485 2 Wire Serial Connections ........................................ 23

Figure 12. RS-485 4 Wire Serial Connections ........................................ 23

Figure 13. Open Collector Output Connections .................................... 24

Figure 14. Battery Orientation ................................................................. 25

Figure 15. Date Display Example ............................................................ 80

Figure 16. Enclosure Dimensions – Front View..................................... 96

Figure 17. Enclosure Dimensions – Side Cross Section View ............. 97

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

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

General

DISPLAY Five Digits Top

DISPLAY ASSIGNMENT

BACKLIGHT White LED, 10 second auto-off when battery powered

ALARM INDICATION

DISPLAY UPDATE RATE

OVERRANGE PROGRAMMING

METHODS RECALIBRATION All ranges are calibrated at the factory to read frequency in Hz.

MAX/MIN DISPLAY

Display (0 to

99999)

Seven Characters Bottom Display

Symbols Total, grand total, battery power/low

Top Display: Rate or total Bottom Display: Combinations of rate, total, grand total, units, and custom tag

Backlight deactivated below temperatures ≈ -20°C

Flashing display plus HI/LO (rate) or SET (total) indicators

Ambient > -20°C: 1 Update/Second Ambient < -20°C: 1 Update/10 Seconds

Note: Update is dependent on gate settings.

Display flashes

Four SafeTouch® through-glass buttons when cover is installed. Four internal pushbuttons when cover is removed.

No recalibration required.

Max/Min readings reached by the process are stored until reset by the user or until power to the meter is cycled.

0.7" (17.8 mm) high, 7-segment, automatic lead zero blanking.

0.4" (10.2 mm) high, 14-segment, automatic lead zero blanking.

battery, high alarm, low alarm, SafeTouch button sleep mode/disable, password lock

99999

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

PASSWORD MENU OPTIONS

POWER OPTIONS 9-30 VDC Powered, 2.2 W max

BATTERY 3.6 V Primary Lithium (Li-SOCl

DATA LOGGING Up to 1024 records, recorded 4/day at specific times or at

Three programmable password selections can be used for the following: restrict modification of settings, prevent resetting the total or grand total without the password, or permanently lock out the ability to change or reset the grand total or any grand total related settings (making a non-resettable grand total).

Pass: Restricts modifications of programmed settings to require re-entering the password to make changes.

Pass T: Restricts the reset of total to require re-entering the password. Disables the manual mode reset contact.

Pass GT: Restricts the reset of grand total to Require re-entering the password. May enable a non-resettable grand total and permanent lockout of grand total-related settings with a specific password.

4-20 mA Output Powered, 30 VDC max

Battery Power

9-30 VDC Powered with Battery Backup

4-20 mA Output Powered with Battery Backup

), non-rechargeable

Model PDABAT36C

Expected Service Life & Recommended Replacement Interval

Operating Condition Estimated

Service

Life

Open collector outputs off,

7.5 years 5.5 years

Suggested

Replacement

Interval

SafeTouch buttons off, minimal backlight use

<100 Hz open collector outputs,

5.5 years 4 years minimal SafeTouch button or backlight use

<2 kHz open collector outputs,

2.5 years 2 years minimal SafeTouch button or backlight use

<5 kHz open collector outputs,

1.3 years 1 year minimal SafeTouch button or backlight use

Backup power only N/A 10 years

defined time intervals. Record contains date, time, rate, total, grand total, and log number.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

ISOLATION All Models: 500 V opto-isolated input-to-power/output with

PD6830BTA:

PD6830APA:

ENVIRONMENTAL Operating temperature range: -40 to 75°C

Storage temperature range: -40 to 75°C Backlight deactivated below temperatures ≈ -20°C Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

NON-VOLATILE MEMORY

CONNECTIONS Screw terminals accept 12 to 22 AWG wire ENCLOSURE

MOUNTING May be mounted directly to conduit. Two slotted flanges for

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT 5.00 lbs (80 oz, 2.27 kg) WARRANTY 3 years parts and labor

All programmed settings and total reading are stored in nonvolatile memory for a minimum of ten years if power is lost.

Explosion-proof die-cast aluminum with glass window, corrosion resistant epoxy coating, color: blue. NEMA 4X, 7, & 9, IP68. Copper-free (0.3%).

Default conduit connections: Three ¾" NPT threaded conduit openings. One ¾" NPT metal plug with 12 mm hex key fitting installed. Additional conduit opening configurations and plugs may be available; verify quantity and sizes on specific device labeling during installation.

wall mounting or NPS 1½" to 2½" or DN 40 to 65 mm pipe mounting. See Mounting Dimensions on page 96.

5.67" x 5.24" x 4.88" (W x H x D) (144 mm x 133 mm x 124 mm)

isolated input enabled

500 V input-to-output

500 V input/power-to-output

Note: Requires separate output supply

Rate Input

PULSE/ TRANSISTOR/ CONTACT CLOSURE INPUT

Field selectable; Sourcing or sinking pulse or square wave 0-5 V, 0-12 V, or 0-24 V; TTL; NPN or PNP transistor; Open collector 100 kΩ pull-up to 3 V; Switch contact 100 kΩ pull-up to 3 V; PNP transistor 100 kΩ pull-down to ground (COM) Active input 100 kΩ to battery level, 10 kΩ to power

Maximum Frequency: 64 kHz Minimum Pulse Width: 5 µs

Threshold Setting Low (V) High (V) Normal 1.2 2.0 Low 0.2 1.2

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

OPTO-ISOLATED INPUT

LOW VOLTAGE MAG PICKUP INPUT

MINIMUM INPUT FREQUENCY

INPUT IMPEDANCE

ACCURACY ±0.03% of calibrated span ±1 count TEMPERATURE

DRIFT LOW-FLOW CUTOFF 0-99,999 (0 disables cutoff function) DECIMAL POINT Up to four decimal places or none:

Sourcing pulse or square wave 0-5 V, 0-12 V, or 0-24 V; Logic High: 2-24 V, Logic Low: < 1 V

Maximum Frequency: 20 kHz Minimum Pulse Width: 20 µs Input Current: 1 mA @ 5 V, 2.5 mA @ 12 V, 5 mA @ 24 V

Sensitivity: 20 mVp-p to 24 Vp-p Maximum Frequency: 6 kHz

0.0001 Hz. Minimum frequency is dependent on high gate setting (rate display).

Pulse input: Greater than 75 k @ 1 kHz. Open collector/switch input: 100 k pull-up to 3 V.

Rate display is not affected by changes in temperature.

4.4444, 33.333, 222.22, 1111.1, or 00000

CALIBRATION May be calibrated using K-Factor, scale without signal

K-FACTOR Field programmable K-Factor converts input pulses to rate in

CALIBRATION RANGE

INPUT CONTACT DEBOUNCE FILTER

TIME BASE Second, minute, hour, or day GATE Low gate: 1-99 seconds; High gate: 2-9,999 seconds

source, or by applying an external calibration signal.

engineering units. May be programmed from 0.000001 to 9,999,999 pulses/unit.

Input 1 signal must be ≥ 1 Hz; input 2 signal may be set anywhere above input 1 setting. Minimum input span is 1 Hz.

An Error message will appear if the input 1 and input 2 signals are too close together.

Programmable contact debounce filter. Input signal frequency speed selections of Hi (no filter), Med (250 Hz max input, 2 ms pulse width), and Low (100 Hz max input, 5 ms minimum pulse width).

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Rate/Totalizer

DISPLAY ASSIGNMENT

RATE DISPLAY UNITS

RATE DISPLAY TIME BASE

TOTAL & GRAND TOTAL DISPLAY UNITS

TOTAL & GRAND TOTAL DISPLAY UNIT MULTIPLIER

TOTAL & GRAND TOTAL DECIMAL POINT

TOTALIZERS Calculates total and grand total based on rate and field pro-

The Top display is assigned to rate or total. The Bottom display is programmable to display total; total and units; total and tag; total, total units, and rate units; grand total; grand total and grand total units; grand total and tag; grand total, grand total units, and rate units; rate units; rate; rate and total units; rate and rate units; rate and tag; rate units; total units; a custom tag; or be off (blank).

Gallons, liters, imperial gallons, cubic meters, barrels, bushels, cubic yards, cubic feet, cubic inches, liquid barrels, beer barrels, hectoliters, or custom. Rate display may be calculated in terms of units per second, minute, hour, or day. Gallons, liters, imperial gallons, cubic meters, barrels, bushels, cubic yards, cubic feet, cubic inches, liquid barrels, beer barrels, hectoliters, or custom. Setting is independent for each.

x1, x100 (h), x1000 (k), or x1,000,000 (M) multiplier (and prefix) applied to total or grand total display units. Setting is independent for each. Up to six decimal places or none:

6.666666, 55.55555, 444.4444, 3333.333, 22222.22,

111111.1

Total and grand total decimal points are independently programmed, and are independent of rate decimal point.

grammable multiplier to display total in engineering units. Time base must be selected according to the time units in which the rate is displayed. The total and grand total utilize the same time base, with different conversion factors and resets.

or 0000000

TOTALIZER RESET

Via SafeTouch® RESET button, mechanical button (cover off), external contact closure (total only), automatically via user selectable preset value and time delay (1 – 99,999 sec). Manual reset may be disabled or protected by password for the total and grand total. Total and grand total reset independently.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

TOTAL OVERFLOW AND ROLLOVER

GRAND TOTAL OVERFLOW AND ROLLOVER

The total can display up to 9,999,999,999,999. Up to 9,999,999 can be displayed on the lower display normally. An overflow display will toggle between the first six digits and last seven digits (999999 <> 9999999) for a 13-digit total. The total will rollover beyond thirteen digits. The T indicator on the display will flash to indicate total overflow, and the six most significant digits (first six numbers of the total) are indicated with the flashing overflow symbol

The grand total can display up to 9,999,999,999,999. Up to 9,999,999 can be displayed on the lower display normally. An overflow display will toggle between the first six digits and last seven digits (999999 <> 9999999) for a 13-digit total. The grand total will rollover beyond thirteen digits. The GT indicator on the display will flash to indicate grand total overflow, and the six most significant digits (first six numbers of the grand total) are indicated with the flashing overflow symbol

EXTERNAL TOTAL RESET

External total reset connections are made between RST and COM. Logic High: 1.4 V, 3.3V max; Logic Low: < 0.8 V.

32 ms debounce.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

4-20 mA Transmitter Output

OUTPUT SOURCE Rate/process, total, grand total, or disabled

SCALING RANGE 4.000 to 20.000 mA for any display range. DISABLE If disabled, the output will output 3.2 mA CALIBRATION Factory Calibrated: 0.0 to 1000.0 = 4-20 mA output UNDERRANGE Output Underrange: 3.8 mA OVERRANGE Display Overrange: 20.5 mA

Output Overrange: 20.5 mA

ACCURACY ± 0.05% span ± 0.004 mA TEMPERATURE

DRIFT EXTERNAL LOOP

POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT LOOP RE-

SISTANCE

30 VDC

0.08 µA/C max from -40 to 75C ambient,

30 VDC maximum

Power supply Minimum Maximum

24 VDC

Note: loop-powered backlight subtracts 150 mum resistance figures above.

10  750 

100  1100 



from maxi-

Open Collector Outputs

OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT

RATING Isolated open collector, off: 24 VDC max, on: <1 V @ 150 mA

ALARM O UTPUT Assign to rate for high or low alarm trip point.

ALARM DEADBAND

ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE

Two open collector pulse outputs Out 1 and Out 2. Individually programmable for rate, total, or grand total alarms; rate, total, or grand total pulse outputs; or retransmitting of pulse inputs; constant timed pulse output; quadrature outputs (requires Out 1 and Out 2); or off.

max

Assign to total or grand total for total or grand total alarms.

0-100% FS, user selectable

Front panel ENTER button resets output and screen indication.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

PULSE OUTPUT KFACTOR (COUNT)

PULSE OUTPUT PULSE WIDTH

PULSE OUTPUT MAXIMUM FREQUENCY

QUADRATURE OUTPUT

TIMER OUTPUT Programmable on and off time, repeating cycle. Minimum pe-

K-factor (couNT) programmable from 0.000001 to 9999999. Rate pulses are generated as a scaled output of the rate input with one output pulse per K-factor (count) number of input pulses. Total and grand total pulses are generated for every total or grand total increment selected. (e.g. K-factor value of 100 will generate one pulse every time the total is incremented by 100 units) Rate retransmission pulses one to one for input pulses, up to maximum output speed. K-factor is not used for retransmitting outputs.

Unless otherwise stated, pulses are 50% duty cycle for required frequency.

A pulse rate retransmit output will generate 100 to 130 μs pulses at the falling edge of every input pulse.

5 kHz, pulse width at 50% duty cycle. If the programming of the outputs would exceed 5 kHz, the

meter will display pUlse OVERRNG

Output set to quadrature will lag the other pulse output by 90° (1/4 duty cycle) at output frequency. Minimum 1 Hz

riod 0.1 second, maximum 100,000 seconds. Minimum pulse time 0.01 second, maximum 10,000 seconds.

Serial Communications

PROTOCOL 2-Wire RS-485 Modbus® RTU METER AD-

DRESS/SLAVE ID BAUD RATE 1,200; 4,800; 9,600; 19,200; 38,400; 57,600;

TRANSMIT TIME DELAY

PARITY/STOP BIT Even, odd, none with 1 stop bit, or none with 2 stop bits

1 - 247

or 115,200 bps

Programmable between 0 and 199 ms

BYTE-TO-BYTE TIMEOUT

Note: Refer to Modbus Register Tables at www.predig.com for details.

Max of 1.5 character times or 750 μs

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Product Ratings and Approvals

FM Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D

CSA

ATEX

IECEx

Special Conditions for Safe Use:

Use suitably certified and dimensioned cable entry device and/or plug. The equipment shall be installed such that the supply cable is protected from mechanical damage. The cable shall not be subjected to tension or torque. If the cable is to be terminated within an explosive atmosphere, then appropriate protection of the free end of the cable shall be provided.

Year of Construction

This information is contained within the serial number with the first four digits representing the year and month in the YYMM format.

For European Community: The PD6830 must be installed in accordance with the ATEX directive 94/9/EC, and the product certificate Sira 10ATEX1116X.

Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G Class III, Division 1; T6 Class I, Zone 1, AEx d IIC T6 Gb Zone 21, AEx tb IIIC T85°C Ta = -40°C to +75°C Enclosure: Type 4X & IP66 Certificate number: 3040391

Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G Class III, Division 1; Ex d IIC T6 Enclosure Type 4X, IP66/68: Ta = -40°C to +75°C Certificate number: 2325749

II 2 GD

Ex d IIC T6 Gb Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db IP68 Tamb -40°C to +75°C Certificate number: Sira 10ATEX1116X

Ex d IIC T6 Gb Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db IP68 Ta = -40°C to +85°C Certificate number: IECEx SIR 10.0056X

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMISSIONS

EN 61326:2006 Safety requirements for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Industrial Group 1 Class A ISM emissions requirements

Radiated

Class A

Emissions

IMMUNITY

ESD

RFI – Amplitude Modulated

EFT

Telco Surge

CRFI

EN 61326:2006 Safety requirements for measurement, control, and laboratory use

±4 kV contact, ±8 kV air

80-1000 MHz @ 10 V/m,

1.4-2.0 GHz @ 10 V/m,

2.0-2.7 GHz @ 10 V/m, 80% AM (1 kHz)

±2 kV DC mains, ±1 kV other

±1 kV

3 V, 0.15-80 MHz, 1 kHz 80% AM

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS

 Read complete instructions prior to installation and operation of the meter.

 Installation and service should be performed only by trained service

personnel. Service requiring replacement of internal components (not including battery, if equipped) must be performed at the factory.

 Disconnect from supply before opening enclosure. Keep cover tight while

circuits are alive. Conduit seals must be installed within 18" (450mm) of the enclosure.

 Verify that the operating atmosphere of the meter is consistent with the

appropriate hazardous locations certifications.

 If the meter is installed in a high voltage environment and a fault or

installation error occurs, high voltage may be present on any lead

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION

For Installation in USA: The PD6830 must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70.

For Installation in Canada: The PD6830 must be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code CSA 22.1.

For European Community: The PD6830 must be installed in accordance with the ATEX directive 94/9/EC and the product certificate Sira 10ATEX1116X.

Disconnect from supply before opening enclosure. Keep cover tight while circuits are alive. Conduit seals must be installed within

WARNING

Wiring connectors are accessed by opening the enclosure. Cover jam screw may need to be loosened on the cover. To access electrical connectors, remove the 2 captive screws, then disconnect the ribbon cable from the display module and set the display module aside.

Unpacking

Remove the meter from box. Inspect the packaging and contents for damage. Report damages, if any, to the carrier. If any part is missing or the meter malfunctions, please contact your supplier or the factory for assistance.

Pre-Installed Conduit/Stopping Plug

The PD6830 typically includes three ¾" NPT threaded conduit openings and one ¾" NPT metal conduit plugs with 12 mm hex key fitting installed. Additional conduit opening configurations and plugs may be available; verify quantity and sizes on specific device labeling during installation. The pre-installed plug and its installation are included in the hazardous area approvals for the PD6830.

The conduit/stopping plug included in a typical PD6830 has an internal 12 mm hexagonal socket recess for removal.

WARNING

18" (450mm) of the enclosure.

In hazardous areas, conduit and conduit/stopping plugs require the application of non-setting (solvent free) thread sealant. It is critical that all relevant hazardous area guidelines be followed for the installation or replacement of conduit or plugs.

Battery Activation Pull Tab

PD6830 models with battery or battery backup power will include a battery activation pull-tab. This tab assures the meter is not operational during shipment or storage, and is located with the battery. Remove this tab during installation of the meter.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Mounting

The PD6830 has two slotted mounting flanges that may be used for pipe mounting or wall mounting. Alternatively, the unit may be supported by the conduit using the conduit holes provided.

Refer to Mounting Dimensions, page 96 for details.

Do not attempt to loosen or remove flange bolts while the meter is in service.

WARNING

Cover Jam Screw

The cover jam screw should be properly installed once the meter has been wired and tested in a safe environment. The cover jam screw is intended to prevent the removal of the meter cover in a flameproof environment without the use of tools. Using a M2 hex wrench, turn the screw clockwise until the screw contacts the meter. Turn the screw an additional ¼ to ½ turn to secure the cover. Caution: Excess torque may damage the threads and/or wrench.

Connections

WARNINGS

To access the connectors, loosen the cover jam screw (if tightened) with an M2 hex wrench, remove the enclosure cover and unscrew the two captive screws that fasten the display module into the enclosure. Disconnect the ribbon cable and remove the display module. Power and signal connections are made to a barrier terminal connector in the base of the enclosure. Grounding connections are made to the two ground screws provided on the base – one internal and one external. Use proper grounding techniques for explosion-proof areas and observe all local and national electric codes.

 Static electricity can damage sensitive components.

 Observe safe handling precautions for static-sensitive components.

 Use proper grounding procedures/codes.

 If the meter is installed in a high voltage environment and a fault or

installation error occurs, high voltage may be present on any lead or terminal.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Connections (continued)

S+ Signal input positive terminal connection S- Signal input negative terminal connection COM DC power supply input return/negative, reset contact closure common RST Contact closure reset pull-up to 1.8 VDC P+ DC Power positive terminal connection LP+ 4-20 mA transmitter DC power positive terminal connection. LP- 4-20 mA transmitter regulated current output terminal connection OC1+ Open collector output 1 positive terminal OC1- Open collector output 1 negative terminal OC2+ Open collector output 2 positive terminal OC2- Open collector output 2 negative terminal

Refer to Figure 1 for terminal positions.

Observe all safety regulations. Electrical wiring should be performed in accordance with all agency requirements and applicable national, state, and local codes to prevent damage to

WARNING

the meter and ensure personnel safety.

LP+LP-

P+

COM RST

S+

S- OC1+

Figure 1. Connector Board

OC1-

OC2+

OC2-

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Input Signal Connections

Signal connections are made to a barrier terminal mounted in the base of the enclosure. Input level and type are configured using the slide switches on the bottom of the display module as shown in the lower right of the following figures.

Power Supply

Flowmeter

(Pulse Output)

INPUT LEVEL

RST

S+ S-

P+

COM

mV V ISO

Figure 2. Flowmeter Powered by External Supply (Active)

Power

Supply

Flowmeter

(Pulse Output)

P+

COM RST

S+ S-

INPUT LEVEL

mV V ISO

Figure 3. Isolated Flowmeter Powered by External Supply (ISO)

Flowmeter

(Magnetic Pickup Coil)

P+

COM RST

S+ S -

INPUT LEVEL

mV V ISO

Figure 4. Self-Powered Magnetic Pickup Coil Flowmeter (Coil)

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

+3.0 V

NPN

100 kOhm

Internal Pullup

SENSOR

INPUT LEVEL

P+

COM

RST

S+ S-

mV V ISO

Figure 5. NPN Open Collector Input (NPN)

Power

Supply

100 kOhm

Internal Pull-Down

P+

COM RST

S+ S-

PNP

SENSOR

INPUT LEVEL

mV V ISO

Figure 6. PNP Sensor with External Power (PNP)

+3.0 V

SWITCH

100 kOhm

Internal Pullup

P+

COM RST

S+ S-

CONTACT

INPUT LEVEL

mV V ISO

Figure 7. Switch Contact Input (Reed)

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

DC Power Connection

Models configured for DC power (PD6830-A) are provided with a terminal labeled P+ and are wired as shown in Figure 8. Models configured for battery power (PD6830-B) may optionally be connected to DC power and the battery will function as backup power when DC is lost. The same power supply may be used to power other circuits including a PNP-type sensor, however to maintain input isolation, a separate power supply must be used to power the isolated 4-20 mA transmitter as shown in Figure 10 and/or to power the Opto-Isolated Flowmeter as shown in Figure 3.

Power

Supply

P+

COM RST

S+ S-

Figure 8. DC Power Connections

External Total Reset Connection

External total reset connections are made between RST and COM. Connect to a contact closure source such as a relay or a pushbutton as shown in Figure 9. Avoid extended contact closure to preserve battery life. The total is reset when the button is pressed. The meter will start to totalize immediately. Holding down the button has no effect on the total.

Internal Pullup

COM RST+

S+

Figure 9. Reset Connections

100 kOhm

S-

+3.0

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

4-20 mA Transmitter Output Connections

Output connections are made to two terminals labeled LP+ and LP-. Connect to an input device such as a remote display or chart recorder as shown in Figure 10.

4-20 mA Input

Device

LP- LP+

Figure 10. 4-20 mA Output Connections

Power

Supply

RS-485 Serial Connections

The meter may include an optional RS-485 two-wire serial connection. The cabling used for an RS-485 serial communications network should always be a high quality cable such as Belden 8162 or Alpha 6203C. A two-wire system requires two twisted pairs, and a four-wire system requires three twisted pairs (the extra twisted pair is needed for the signal ground).

ProtEX

DATA

Figure 11. RS-485 2 Wire Serial Connections

ProtEX

DATA DATA

GND

RS-485 DEVICE

DATA DATA GNDGND

RS-485 DEVICE

DO DO

DI DI

GND

Figure 12. RS-485 4 Wire Serial Connections

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Open Collector Output Connections

Open collector output 1 and 2 connections are made to terminals labeled OC1+ and OC1-, and OC2+ and OC2-. Connect the alarm or pulse input device as shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13. Open Collector Output Connections

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Battery Replacement

Battery-equipped models have a battery charge monitor. When the battery is nearing the end of its capacity the screen will periodically flash the message LO BATTERY and the BAT indicator on the screen will flash. The recommended replacement interval for models using the battery as a primary power source is determined by the power and feature use, as shown on page 8. The battery should be replaced when the low battery indication is on the screen.

The total is backed up in non-volatile memory when the low battery monitor is tripped. It is recommended that an updated reading be manually backed up prior to changing out the battery.

Fire, explosion and burns may result if not handled properly. Do not recharge, short circuit, crush, disassemble, heat above 100°C

WARNING

NOTICE: Battery may only be replaced with an original Model PDABAT36C supplied by Precision Digital. Do not recharge battery. Do not replace with used battery.

 Remove cover and display module and disconnect display module ribbon cable.  Carefully cut and remove the cable ties supplied for shipping (if present).  Remove the spent battery and prepare it for disposal.  Install new PDABAT36C into battery clip with polarity as shown in Figure 14.  Reconnect and fasten display module. Install enclosure cover.  Resume operation.

(212°F), incinerate, or expose contents to water.

Battery disposal should be in accordance with applicable regulations, which vary by location. In many locations trashing of used batteries is forbidden and disposal is done through local battery disposal facilities. Spent batteries should be packaged in such a way as to prevent short circuits during handling and transport.

Figure 14. Battery Orientation

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

SETUP AND PROGRAMMING

There is no need to recalibrate the meter for frequency in Hz when first received from the factory.

The meter is factory calibrated for Hz prior to shipment. The calibration equipment is certified to NIST standards.

Overview

Setup and programming is done through the infrared through-glass SafeTouch® buttons, or using the mechanical buttons when uncovered. There are two slide switches located on the display module. One is used to configure the input and the other is to lock or unlock the SafeTouch

SafeTouch® Buttons

The PD6830 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 using the THRU-GLASS BUTTONS switch and selecting the OFF setting. This switch is located on the back of the removable electronics module.

SafeTouch Button Operation

To actuate a button, press and remove one finger to the glass directly over the marked button area. Remove finger to at least 4 inches away from the glass in between button activations. SafeTouch and mechanical buttons may be held to cycle through menus or digits in place of repeatedly pushing a button.

SafeTouch Power Save Mode

SafeTouch buttons enter a power saving mode after three minutes of inactivity.

This mode is indicated by a pause symbol ( ) appearing in the lower right of the display. Only the MENU button is monitored in this mode. To activate the SafeTouch buttons, press and hold the menu button for up to five seconds. The display will read AWAKE, and the SafeTouch buttons will be fully enabled.

SafeTouch Disabled Mode When the cover is removed, the four mechanical buttons located next to the

sensors may be used. The sensors are disabled when a mechanical button is pressed and will automatically be re-enabled after 60 seconds of inactivity. The

SafeTouch power symbol ( ) will blink in the lower right of the display if the buttons are disabled due to a mechanical pushbutton being pressed.

SafeTouch buttons will not work if two or more buttons are detected as being pressed simultaneously. As a result, be careful to avoid triggering multiple buttons or reaching across

IMPORTANT

one button location to press another.

Buttons.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

SafeTouch® Button Tips and Troubleshooting

The SafeTouch Buttons are designed to filter normal levels of ambient interference and to protect against false triggering, however it is recommended that the SafeTouch there is an infrared interference source in line-of-sight to the display or if the buttons are not needed.

SafeTouch

After all connections have been completed and verified, connect the ribbon cable to the display module, fasten the display module to the base, install enclosure cover, and then apply power.

Buttons be turned off (slide THRU-GLASS BUTTONS switch to OFF) if

Button Tips:

 To the extent possible, install the display facing away from sunlight, windows,

reflective objects and any sources of infrared interference.

 Keep the glass window clean.

 Tighten the cover securely.

 Use a password to prevent tampering.

 If the cover has not been installed and secured tightly, it may take a moment

for the SafeTouch buttons to properly self calibrate when the cover is tightened.

SafeTouch Button Equalize Delay

The SafeTouch buttons are designed to constantly recalibrate for ambient conditions. When the cover position is changed, the cover is removed, or an object is removed that was placed over the front window, it may take a moment for the SafeTouch buttons to recalibrate to the change in conditions.

Allow up to 2 minutes for the SafeTouch buttons to recalibrate to new conditions in these cases where the cover position was changed, or the front window is being unblocked.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Buttons and Display

Button Symbol

MEN

RESET

DISPLAY

ENTER

DISPLAYRESET

Description Symbol Status

Menu/ SafeTouch®

Awake

Right Arrow/Reset

Up Arrow/ Display

Enter/ Alarm

Acknowledge

HI High Alarm

LO Low Alarm

SET Total Alarm

Settings Lockout Password Enabled

SafeTouch Power Save/Disable.

Flashing: Temporarily Disabled Due to Mechanical Button

Total Display

Flashing: Total Overflow Indication

Grand Total Display

Flashing: Total Overflow Indication

13 Digit Total Overflow, 6 Most Significant Digits

Flashing: Low Battery Indicator

BAT

Steady: Powered by Battery Backup

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Menu Button

 Hold the Menu SafeTouch® button when in power save mode (display will

show ) to awaken SafeTouch® buttons.

 Press the Menu button to enter Programming Mode.  Press the Menu button during Programming Mode to return to the previous

menu selections.

 Hold the Menu button for 1.5 seconds at any time to exit Programming Mode

and return to Run Mode.

 Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds to access the Advanced Fea-

tures of the meter.

Right / Reset Button

 Press the Right arrow button to move to the next digit or decimal position

during programming.

 Press Right to go backward through most selection menus.  Press Reset to reset the total, or values displayed in the bottom display

(grand total, max, or min). Press Enter after Reset to confirm the reset.

Up / Display Button

 Press Display when in Run mode to display the grand total, again to display

the maximum, and again to display the minimum reading since last reset. These displays will time out in 12 seconds, or press Display until total is displayed in the lower display. Press Enter to lock this display, and disable the 12 second time out.

 Press the Up arrow button to scroll forward through the menus, decimal point,

or to increment the value of a digit.

Enter Button

 Press the Enter button to access a menu or to accept a setting.  Press Enter to lock the grand total, maximum, or minimum value on the lower

display, and disable the 12 second time out.

 Press Enter while the grand total, max, or min reading is locked on the lower

display to return to run mode.

 Press Enter to acknowledge alarm (if enabled).  Press Enter to lock display of grand total, Max or Min readings (disables 10

second timeout).

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Setting Numeric Values

The numeric values are set using the Right and Up arrow buttons. Press Right arrow to select next digit and Up arrow to increment digit.

The digit being changed blinks. Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without

saving changes.

The decimal point is set using the Right or Up arrow button in the Setup, Decimal Point menu.

Setting Alphanumeric Labels (LABEL)

Fully alphanumeric values are set using the Right button to select the digit, the Up and Right arrow buttons to select the digit reading, and the Enter button to confirm and select the next digit.

Menus using this entering method will display LABEL in the upper display. After selecting the digit, and using the Up and Right arrows to modify the digit, the display will read CHAR. Using Enter to confirm the new digit will return the display to reading LABEL.

The digit being changed blinks. Press the Menu button to exit without saving changes.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Main Menu

The main menu separates the most commonly used functions in the Setup menu, and more complex features in the Advanced Features menu.

Press Menu button to enter Programming Mode then press the Up arrow button to scroll through the main menu.

 Press Menu, at any time, to return to the previous menu selection. Press and

hold the Menu button for 1.5 seconds at any time to return to Run Mode.

 Changes to the settings are saved to memory only after pressing Enter.

 The display moves to the next menu every time a setting is accepted by

pressing Enter.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Setup Menu Display Functions & Messages

The meter displays various functions and messages during setup, programming, and operation. The following table shows the main menu functions and messages in the order they appear in the menu.

Display Parameter Action/Setting

SETUP

Input

Activ

npn

pnp

Reed

COIl

iso

ActlO

npnlO

pnplO

Factr

FUNIT

P/GAL

P/L

P/IGAL

P/M3

P/BBL

P/BUSH

P/cuyD

P/cuFt

P/cuIn

P/LiBBL

P/BBBL

Setup Input Active NPN PNP Reed Coil Isolated Active low NPN low PNP low K-factor K-factor units Pulses/gallon Pulses/liter Pulses/imp gallon Pulses/meter3 Pulses/barrel Pulses/bushel Pulses/cubic yard Pulses/cubic feet Pulses/cubic inch Pulses/liquid barrel Pulses/beer barrels

Enter Setup menu Enter Input type selection menu

Set active input type

Set NPN input type

Set PNP input type

Set reed switch input type

Set coil input type

Set isolated input type

Set active input type with low threshold

Set NPN input type with low threshold

Set PNP input type with low threshold

Enter the K-Factor menu

Enter the K-Factor units

Set K-factor in pulses per gallon

Set K-factor in pulses per liter

Set K-factor in pulses per imperial gallon

Set K-factor in pulses per meter cubed

Set K-factor in pulses per barrel

Set K-factor in pulses per bushel

Set K-factor in pulses per cubic yard

Set K-factor in pulses per cubic foot

Set K-factor in pulses per cubic inch

Set K-factor in pulses per liquid barrel

Set K-factor in pulses per beer barrel

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Display Parameter Action/Setting

P/HECtL

P/CUST

Dec.pT

FAcTR

Unit``s

TbASE

seC

min

hour

day

RateU

GAL

IGAL

BBL

BUSH

cuyD

cuFt

cuIn

LiBBL

BBBL

HECtL

CUSt

USER

LABEL

Pulses/hectoliter Pulses/custom K-factor decimal

point K-factor value Units Rate time base Second Minute Hour Day Rate units Gallons Liters Imperial gallons Meters cubed Barrels Bushels Cubic yards Cubic feet Cubic inches Liquid barrels Beer barrels Hectoliter Custom unit User Label

Set K-factor in pulses per hectoliter

Set K-factor custom unit

Set the number of decimal points in the K-factor

Set the K-factor for custom units

Select standard units or custom unit/tag

Enter the Time Base menu Units per second Units per minute Units per hour Units per day

Select rate display units

Set units as gallons

Set units as liters

Set units as imperial gallons

Set units as cubic meters

Set units as barrels

Set units as bushels

Set units as cubic yards

Set units as cubic feet

Set units as cubic inches

Set units as liquid barrels

Set units as beer barrels

Set units as hectoliters

Use a custom unit

Set a custom unit

Select a custom unit label character

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Display Parameter Action/Setting

CHAR

ratCF

Tot U

Nmult

X100 h

X1000 k

X1.0e6 M

TotCF

GToTU

Nmult

GrtCF

Dec..pt

Rate

total

Grtot

Dsply

tOp

Rate

Total

BOtnm

Total

TOgle

Character Rate conversion

factor Total units Total multiplier x1 (no multiplier) x100 (h) x1000 (k) x1.0*106 (M) Total conversion

factor Grand total units Grand total mul-

tiplier Grand total con-

version factor Decimal point Rate decimal Total decimal Grant total Display

Top Rate Total Bottom Total Toggle

Set a character in a custom unit label

Enter the Rate Conversion Factor menu

Select total display units

Select the total units multiplier

Select no multiplier

Select x100 multiplier with h unit prefix

Select x1,000 multiplier with k unit prefix

Select x1,000,000 multiplier with M prefix

Enter the Total Conversion Factor menu

Select grand total display units

Select the grand total units multiplier

Enter the Grand Total Conversion Factor

menu for custom units

Enter Decimal Point menu

Set rate display decimal point

Set total display decimal point

Set grand total display decimal point

Set the function of the top and bottom displays

Set the function of the top display

Display rate

Display total

Set the function of the bottom display

Display total

Toggle between the values shown in the bottom display

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Display Parameter Action/Setting

TOTAL+U`````````````````

TOT+TAG

T+U+RU

Grtot

GrTOT+U`````````

GT+TAG

GT+U+RU

rate

RaTe+TU

RaTe+RU

RAT+TAG

RUnit

TotUn

TAG

Off

Tag TIME

Unit TIME

Rate TIME

Total & units Total & Tag Total & units & rate

units Grand total Grand total & units Grand total & tag Grand total & units

& rate units Rate Rate & total units Rate & units Rate & tag Rate unit Total units Custom tag Off Tag Time Unit Time

Rate Unit Time

Display total and units

Display the total and custom tag

Display the total, total units, and rate units

Display grand total

Display grand total and units

Display the grand total and custom tag

Display the grand total, grand total units, and rate units

Display the rate

Display the rate and total units

Display the rate and rate units

Display the rate and custom tag

Display the rate units

Display the total units

Enter the custom tag to be displayed

Turn off the bottom display

Set time to display custom tag

Set time to display lower display unit

Set time to display rate unit

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Setting Up the Meter (SETUP)

The Setup menu is used to select:

1. Input type selection (INPuT)

2. K-factor number and units (FActr)

3. Display rate, total, and grand total units (Units)

4. Rate and total decimal point position (dec.pt)

5. Select what will appear on the lower display (DSPLY)

Press the Enter button to access any menu or press Up arrow button to scroll through choices. Press the Menu button to back out of a menu, or hold the Menu button to exit at any time.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Selecting Input Type (Input)

Seven input types may be set. See Rate Input specifications on page 9 for electrical specifications of the inputs.

The following input types may be selected:

Active (activ)

External power supply driven pulse inputs

NPN (NPN)

Internal pull-up resistor on S+ for NPN inputs

PNP (PNP)

Internal pull-down resistor on S+ for PNP inputs

Reed (reed)

Internal pull-up resistor on S+ for switch inputs

Coil (COIL)

Magnetic coil flowmeter inputs (input selector switch must be set to mV)

Isolated active input (iso)

External power supply driven isolated pulse inputs (input selector switch must be set to ISO)

Active with low threshold (acTLO) External power supply driven pulse inputs with a low threshold NPN with low threshold (NPNLO)

Internal 3 V pull-up resistor on S+ for NPN inputs with a low threshold

PNP with low threshold (PNPLO)

Internal pull-down resistor on S+ for PNP inputs with a low threshold

Input Level Selection Switch

In addition to programming the Input parameter, the input selector switch shown below must also be set. Input voltage level selections include mV, V and isolated voltage level inputs.

INPUT LEVEL

mV V ISO

See Rate Input specifications on page 9 for electrical

specifications of the inputs.

See Input Signal Connections on page 20 for details

on wiring the input types.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Entering the K-Factor (Factr)

The meter may be scaled using the K-factor, or conversion factor, function. Most flowmeter manufacturers provide this information with the device. Enter the K-Factor (Factr) menu and select the units defined with the k-factor (example: pulses/gal), the

decimal point with highest resolution possible, and program the K-Factor value. The meter will automatically calculate the flow rate using the K-Factor and the units and time base selected.

Performing a k-factor operation will override any scaling or calibration programming. Refer to Scaling & Calibration

(SCALCAL) on page 66 for more information on these

IMPORTANT

programming methods.

K-Factor Units (FuNiT)

Select the units defined with the k-factor (example: pulses/gal). This is usually provided by the flowmeter manufacturer. This does not set the rate display units, and only relates to entering the K-factor. To set or change the rate display units, see Setting the Rate Display Units (rateU) on page 43

The K-factor unit may be a custom unit (CUST). Automatic unit conversions are not performed when the K-factor unit is set to custom.

See page 46 for information on the automatic unit conversion feature.

K-Factor Decimal Point (dec.pt)

Set the number of decimal places necessary to enter the K-factor value. The decimal point may be set with up to six decimal places or with no decimal point at all.

Pressing the Right arrow moves the decimal point one place to the right (including no decimal point). Pressing the Up arrow moves the decimal point one place to the left.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

K-Factor Value (factr)

Enter the K-factor value. This value is entered in Pulses/Unit as defined by the KFactor Units parameter. Most flowmeter manufacturers provide this information with

the device.

Display Units (Units)

The Units menu is used to select the display rate units and time (example: Gal/s) and

the display units for total and grand total.

Important Programming Note:

The units selected in this menu are the desired display units only. The units defined by the k-factor of a flow meter are entered in the K-Factor menu as part of the Factor Unit menu programming. See K-Factor Units (FuNiT) on page 39 for details. This allows the display units to be different than the units defined by the flow meter, or be changed easily after initial programming. Unit conversions for rates and totals are performed automatically by the meter. See Automatic Unit Conversions on page 46 for details.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

The following units may be selected as the base units for rate, total, and grand total. Time base for rate and a multiplier for total and grand total units may also be selected separately.

Units Unit Description

GAL

IGAL

BBL

BUSH

cuyD

cuFt

cuIn

LiBBL

BBBL

HECtL

CUSt

Gallons Liters Imperial gallons Meters cubed Barrels Bushels Cubic yards Cubic feet Cubic inches Liquid barrels Beer barrels Hectoliter Custom unit

Set units as gallons

Set units as liters

Set units as imperial gallons

Set units as cubic meters

Set units as barrels

Set units as bushels

Set units as cubic yards

Set units as cubic feet

Set units as cubic inches

Set units as liquid barrels

Set units as beer barrels

Set units as hectoliters

Use a custom unit

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Setting the Time Base (tbase)

The meter calculates rate based on rate time base and rate display units. The time base is the unit of time used to calculate the rate, and can be set as units per second, minute, hour, or day.

Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Setting the Rate Display Units (rateU)

Rate is displayed in terms of a unit of volume, and a time base. The unit selected will

be used with the time base to establish the rate unit (example: GAL/S when Units is

GAL, and time base is seconds). The custom unit selection (CUST) will require the custom unit to be entered by the

user. See Custom Units Rate Conversion Factor on page 46. Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without

saving changes.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Total Units (tot U)

This menu is used to select the display units for the total. The base unit and a multiplier prefix are selected. If total and units are selected to display, the multiplier prefix will appear before the total unit (example: MGAL, kL).

Multipliers will convert the total for 1, 100, 1000, or 1 million units. The meter will calculate the total appropriately for display with the programmed multiplier and units.

A custom unit may be selected (CUST), and no multiplier menu will be required. In this case, use the total conversion factor as defined in Custom Units Total Conversion Factor on page 47.

Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Grand Total Units (GtotU)

This menu is used to select the display units for the grand total. The base unit and a multiplier prefix are selected. If grand total and units are selected to display, the multiplier prefix will appear before the total unit (example: MGAL, kL).

Multipliers will convert the total for 1, 100, 1000, or 1 million units. The meter will calculate the total appropriately for display with the programmed multiplier and units.

A custom unit may be selected (CUST), and no multiplier menu will be required. In this case, use the grand total conversion factor as defined in Custom Units Grand Total Conversion Factor (GrtCF) on page 47.

Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Automatic Unit Conversions

When switching from any standard unit of rate, total, or grand total to any other standard unit, automatic unit conversions are performed by the meter.

No unit conversions will be performed when the K-Factor Units (FuNiT) menu is set to custom (CUST).

A total or grand total unit conversion will automatically change the displayed total and grand total to the equivalent volume of the newly selected unit.

Custom Units Entry (USER)

When a custom unit is selected for rate, total, or grand total, a User menu allows for

entry of the custom unit. Any 5-digit 14-segment unit may be entered for a custom rate unit (example: mL). Any 7-digit 14-segment unit may be entered for a custom total or grand total unit

(examples: GALLONS, BOTTLES, DRUMS). When selected for total or grand total, a custom unit will not allow a multiplier prefix.

A custom total or grand total unit will allow a total or grand total conversion factor to be entered to define the unit. See Custom Units Total Conversion Factor on page 47 for details.

Fully alphanumeric values are set using the Right button to select the digit to be changed. Press the Up button to begin editing the digit, then the Up and Right arrow buttons to select the next or previous alphanumeric character. Press the Enter button to confirm and select the next digit to change.

For details on setting alphanumeric labels, refer to Setting Alphanumeric Labels (LABEL) on page 30.

Press Menu button to exit this menu without saving changes.

Custom Units Rate Conversion Factor (ratCF)

The rate conversion factor is only used when the Units for rate have been set to custom (CUST). This menu will not appear if standard display units are selected for

the rate unit.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Rate Conversion Factor is used to convert to a custom unit of rate display. For

example, to display rate as quantity of 2.5 gallon containers when the K-Factor units are set to gallons, enter a conversion factor of 2.500.

Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes.

Custom Units Total Conversion Factor (totCF)

The total conversion factor is only used when the Units for total have been set to custom (CUST). This menu will not appear if standard display units are selected for

total.

Total Conversion Factor is used to convert to a custom unit of total display. For

example, to display total as quantity of 2.5 gallon containers when the K-Factor units are set to gallons, enter a conversion factor of 2.500.

Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes.

Custom Units Grand Total Conversion Factor (GrtCF)

The grand total conversion factor is only used when the Units for grand total have been set to custom (CUST). This menu will not appear if standard display units are

selected for grand total.

Grand Total Conversion Factor is used to convert to a custom unit of total display.

For example, to display grand total as quantity of 2.5 gallon containers when KFactor units are set to gallons, enter a conversion factor of 2.500.

Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Setting the Decimal Point (dec.PT)

Rate decimal point may be set with up to four decimal places or with no decimal point at all. Total decimal point may be set with up to six decimal places or with no decimal point at all. Grand total decimal point may be set with up to six decimal places or with no decimal point at all. Rate decimal, total decimal, and grand total decimal are programmed individually.

Pressing the Right arrow moves the decimal point one place to the right (including no decimal point). Pressing the Up arrow moves the decimal point one place to the left.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Configuring the Display (Dsply)

The top and bottom displays can be independently programmed to display selected information.

Top Display (TOp)

The top display can be programmed to display rate or total. When displaying total, the top display will only show the 5 least significant digits, with no overflow display, for a total from 0 to 99999. The total rolls over at 99999 to 0 when on the top display. For a full 7-digit total with 13-digit total overflow display function, use the bottom display for total.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Bottom Display (bOtm)

The bottom display can be programmed to display the following information.

1. Total

2. Alternating total and total units

3. Alternating total and custom tag

4. Alternating total, total units, and rate units

5. Grand total

6. Alternating grand total and grand total units

7. Alternating grand total and custom tag

8. Alternating grant total, grand total units, and rate units

9. Rate

10. Alternating rate and total units

11. Alternating rate and rate units

12. Alternating rate and custom tag

13. Rate units

14. Total units

15. Custom tag

16. Off (blank)

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Custom Tag (TAG)

When the bottom display selected includes a custom tag, a User menu will then allow

a custom tag to be programmed. Any 7-digit 14-segment label may be entered for a custom tag (examples: RATe,

LINE 3, WaTER).

Fully alphanumeric values are set using the Right button to select the digit, the Up and Right arrow buttons to select the digit reading, and the Enter button to confirm and select the next digit.

For details on setting alphanumeric labels, refer to Setting Alphanumeric Labels (LABEL) on page 30.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Setting the Toggle Time (TIME)

If the bottom display is programmed to toggle (TOGLE), the meter will prompt for a toggle time. In addition, it may require a tag be entered, as shown in the example below.

Enter the time in seconds for the unit or tag to display in the bottom window every 10 seconds. The unit may be programmed to display for 1 to 5 seconds.

Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Advanced Features Menu

To simplify the setup process, functions not needed for most applications are located

in the Advanced Features menu. Access the Advanced features menu by pressing Enter at the Advance menu in the Main Menu defined on page 31.

The Advanced Features menu is used to select:

1. Open collector output configuration (OUTPUT)

2. Analog output configuration (A OUT)

3. Gate function for low speed inputs (GATE)

4. Set the input filter (FILTER)

5. Set low flow cutoff (CUTOFF)

6. Scale or live calibrate the meter and override k-factor (SCALCAL)

7. Select method of total and grand total reset (T RESET)

8. Set passwords (PASSWRD)

9. Reconfigure the Main menu structure (CUSTOM)

10. Enter the System menu for meter settings and data logging (SYSTEM)

11. Configure serial communication settings (COMM) – if applicable

12. Enter low-power Standby Mode (STANDBY) on battery powered models

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Advanced menus A OUT displayed only for meters with the analog output option, COMM displayed only for meters with the serial communications option, and STANDBY

only for meters with battery or battery backup power. Press the Enter button to access any menu or press the Up arrow button to scroll

through choices. Press the Menu button to back out of a menu, or hold the Menu button to exit at any time.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages

The following table shows the Advanced features menu functions and messages in

the order they appear in the menu.

Display Parameter Action/Setting

ADVANCE

OUTPUT

OUT 1 OUT 2

PuLSE

rate total Grtot

dec.pt

count Retr quad Test

ALrnm

rate

Set

reset total Grtot

Set On Off

Tnmer

Start Delay

OFF

A OUT

Rate total Grtot

Dsp 1

Advanced Output Output 1 Output 2 Pulse Rate Total Grand total Decimal point Count Retransmit Quadrature Test Alarm Rate Set point Reset point Total Grand total Set point On Off Timer

Start Delay On Off Analog Output Rate output Total output Grand total out-

put Display 1

Enter Advanced menu

Setup open collector outputs Out 1 and Out 2

Assign function of open collector output 1 Assign function of open collector output 2

Set Out 1 or Out 2 for pulse output mode

Assign pulse output to rate

Assign pulse output to total

Assign pulse output to grand total

Set K-factor decimal point

Set K-factor

Assign pulse output to retransmit

Assign pulse output to quadrature

Assign pulse output to test mode

Assign Out 1 or Out 2 for alarm output mode

Assign alarm output to rate

Set rate alarm set point

Set rate alarm reset point

Assign alarm output to total

Assign alarm output to grand total

Set total or grand total alarm set point

Set output to on state

Set output to off state

Set Out 1 or Out 2 for timed pulse output mode

Activate timed pulse output

Set the time of one period (seconds)

Set the active low pulse width

Set Out 1 or Out 2 as off

Enter Analog Output menu

Set rate as output variable

Set total as output variable

Set grand total as output variable

Output display 1 value

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Display Parameter Action/Setting

OUt 1 Dsp 2 OUt 2 Save?

dsabl

GATE

LO HI

FILTER

HI nmed

CUTOFF

SCALCAL

sCalE Cal

Undo?

KFACTOR

Undo?

SCALCAL

No?

Yes? Nopts Inp 1 Dsp 1 Inp 2 DsP 2 Save?

T RESET

T rST

man Enabl dsabl Auto

Output 1 Display 2 Output 2 Save Disable Gate

Low gate High gate Filter High speed filter Medium speed

filter Low speed filter Low-flow

cutoff Scale &

calibrate Scale Calibrate Undo K-factor

Undo scaling & calibration

No Yes Number of points Input 1 Display 1 Input 2 Display 2 Save Total reset Total reset Manual Enable Disable Automatic

Output 1 value

Output display 2 value

Output 2 value

Save entered analog parameters

Turn off the analog output

Enter Gate menu Set Low Gate

Set High Gate Enter Filter menu Set high speed filter Set medium speed filter

Set low speed filter Enter Low-Low Cutoff menu

Enter the Scale & Calibrate menu to program

without using a k-factor

Enter the Scale menu Enter the Calibrate menu Undo the K-Factor input programming

Undo the scaling and calibration input programming

Do not undo other programming

Undo other programming

Enter the number of scaling or calibration points

Calibrate or scale input 1 value

Program display 1 value

Calibrate or scale input 2 value

Program display 2 value

Save entered calibration or scale parameters

Enter the Total Reset menu Select the Total Reset method

Manual total reset Enable manual reset Disable manual reset Automatic total reset

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Display Parameter Action/Setting

T DELAY

time

Set CLOCK

GTrST

PASSWRD

Pass Pass T Pass GT

UnLOC LOCd

UNLOCKD LOCKED

CUSTOM

POS 1 POS 8

SYSTEM

SETTIME

YEAR MONTH

DAY TIME

DATALOG

Time delay Total Reset Time

Set Clock Message indicates that the clock must be set.

Grand total reset Password Password Password total Password grand

total Unlock Lock Unlocked Locked Custom Position 1 Position 8 System Set time Year Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Day Time Data log

Automatic reset time delay

Enter the time of day to reset the total hh.mm (Default: 00.00 midnight)

Go to Advance – System – Set Time Select the Grand Total Reset method Enter the Password menu

Program password to lock meter parameters

Program password to prevent total reset

Enter password to permanently lock out grand

total related parameters and reset

Password has been unlocked

Password has been locked

Program password to lock meter

Enter password to unlock meter

Enter Custom menu

Set menu position 1 (1-8)

Set menu position 8

Enter System menu

Set real-time clock date and time

Set the year

Set the month

Set month as January

Set month as February

Set month as March

Set month as April

Set month as May

Set month as June

Set month as July

Set month as August

Set month as September

Set month as October

Set month as November

Set month as December

Set the day

Set the hour and minute

Enter Data Log menu

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Display Parameter Action/Setting

LOGTIME

LOG 1

DsAbL

INTERVL

STArT

LOGVIEW

ALL LOG VIEW

LOG NUM

ALL

ERASE Erase?

BAKLITE

DsabL EnAbL

AO CAL

BACKUP

SAvE? LOad? DEFLT

RESET

DFALTS?

Bat syM

DsabL EnAbL

INFO

SOFT

ver

nmodL

COMM

nmbus SlvID BaUd Tdely Party

STANDBY

Yes?

Log time Log 1 Disable Interval Start Log view All log view

Log number All erase

Erase? Backlight Disable Enable Analog output

calibration Backup Save? Load? Default Reset defaults

Battery symbol Disable Enable Info Software Version Model Communications Modbus Slave ID Baud rate Transmit delay Parity Standby Yes

Set daily data log times

Set first daily log time (1-4)

Disable log number

Set interval log time

Begin interval logging

View data log

View all data log points

Go to specific log number

Erase all logs

Confirm to erase all logs

Enable or disable backlight

Disable backlight Enable backlight

Enter Analog Output Calibration menu

Enter Backup menu

Save current parameters to backup restore

Load parameters from backup restore

Restore factory default parameter settings

Confirm factory reset

Enter Battery Symbol menu

Disable battery backup symbol Enable battery backup symbol

Enter Info menu

Display software ID number

Display software version number

Display model number

Enter Communications menu

Enter Modbus communications menu

Set Modbus slave ID

Set baud rate

Set transmit delay time

Set parity and stop bits

Enter standby mode (battery powered only)

Confirm standby mode

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Open Collector Outputs (OUTPUT)

The meter is equipped with two NPN open collector outputs that may be set up for pulse outputs, alarms, timed pulses, or turned off.

Pulse outputs are based on K-factor, total or grand total counts, or one-for-one retransmit for input pulses. Both outputs may be used to generate a quadrature output based on any pulse menu output type. An output test mode is also selectable to generate pulses at a constant programmable frequency.

Alarms are available based on the rate, total, or grand total. The alarm status will show on the display even if the output is not wired. The outputs may also be forced on or off.

A timed pulse output generates constant pulses at a specified frequency and on time.

A total reset output generates a pulse whenever the selected total is reset, total or grand total, regardless of the reset method used. The On time is programmable between 0.10 and 99,999.99 sec.

The output may be disabled by selecting Off.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual Output 1 and 2 Setup (OUT 1, OUT 2)

The function of open collector output 1 and 2 is configured using the Off, Pulse, Alarm, and Timer menus detailed below.

Pulse Output (PUlse)

Pulse outputs may be assigned to rate, total, grand total, retransmit, quadrature, or test.

Rate Pulse Output (rate)

A rate based pulse output is a factor of the rate display and count (output K-factor). The rate display is a factor of the input pulses, time base, and the input K-factor. The rate of output pulses over one time base (seconds, minutes, hours, days) is defined below in terms of input pulses and the input K-factor and count parameters.

For example, if the input K-factor value is set to 10, and the count set to 10, one output pulse is generated for every 100 input pulses.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Total & Grand Total Pulse Output (Total, Grtot)

A total and grand total based pulse output is a factor of the associated total and count (output K-factor). A pulse will be generated for every total accumulation amount equal to the count.

If the maximum output frequency would be exceeded, the meter will display the message pUlse OVERRNG alternating on the display.

Retransmit Output (retr) The retransmitting pulse output will send an output pulse for every input pulse,

essentially duplicating the input signal. The output will generate a pulse at the falling edge of every input pulse.

No additional programming is required for a retransmitting pulse output. If the maximum output frequency would be exceeded, the meter will display the

message pUlse OVERRNG alternating on the display.

Quadrature Output (quad) The pulse output set to quadrature will duplicate the other open collector output, but lag by ¼ duty cycle (90 degrees out of phase). For example, Out 1 will follow Out 2, if Out 1 is set to

, both outputs will be disabled. The other output should be programmed as de-

quad

sired for the quadrature output function, and must be a pulse ( tion.

Test Output (test) The test output setting programs the output to generate pulses at a programmed

constant frequency. Set the frequency decimal point location in the DECPT menu, and then enter the desired output frequency in Hz in the PULSE menu.

. Only one output should be set to

quad

. If both outputs are set to

quad

) output selec-

PUlse

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Alarm Output (alrm)

Alarm outputs may be assigned to rate, total, or grand total; or be forced on or off.

Rate Alarm (rate)

Program the rate set point to trigger the alarm. Rate alarm deadband is determined

by the difference between set and reset points. Minimum deadband is one display count. If set and reset points are programmed the same, output will reset one count below set point.

Total or Grand Total Alarm (Total, Grtot) Program total or grand total set point. A pulse alarm will generate when the set value

is reached by the total or grand total. If the total/grand total is set for manual reset, this alarm will remain until the to-

tal/grand total is reset to 0.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

If automatic total/grand total reset is enabled, the output will generate an alarm for a period of time programmed in ADVANCE  T RESET  Auto T DELAY. After this time delay, the total/grand total will reset to 0 and the alarm will clear.

If Out 1 and Out 2 are set for total or grand total alarm, the auto reset will be triggered on the highest of the two alarm set points.

For details on setting the total or grand total automatic reset time delay, see Total Reset (T Reset) on page 71.

Force On State (On)

This alarm mode forces the output to be active, or on. This mode is primarily used to test alarm systems.

Force Off State (OFF)

This alarm mode forces the output to be inactive, or off. This mode is primarily used to test alarm systems.

Timer Output (tmer)

The timer output produces a constant width pulse at a constant rate. Program the

Delay Period for one period from 0.1 to 999999.9 seconds (time from the start of one

pulse to the start of the next pulse).

Program the On Time for the active low pulse from .01 to 99999.99 seconds (pulse width). The on time must be less than the delay time.

Select Start to begin outputting the constant timed pulse. Select Stop to end outputting the constant timed pulse.

Total Reset Output (t rst)

A total reset output generates a pulse whenever the selected total is reset, total or grand total, regardless of the reset method used. Program the On Time from 0.10 to 99,999.99 seconds. This is the amount of time the open collector output will remain on after the total or grand total has been reset.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Output (Aout)

The Analog Output menu is used to program the 4-20 mA output based on display

values. The 4-20 mA analog output (if equipped) can be scaled to provide a 4-20 mA signal

for any display range selected for either the rate, total, or grand total. The output may be disabled (DSABL), and will only output the minimum signal.

No equipment is needed to scale the analog output; simply program two display values and corresponding mA output signals.

CAUTION

Please note that when power is removed from the meter, the analog output will drop below 1 mA.

Take this effect into consideration when designing any system using the 4-20 mA output.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Gate Function (GATE)

The gate function is used for displaying slow pulse rates. Using the programmable gate, the meter is able to display pulse rates as slow as 1 pulse every 9,999 seconds (0.0001 Hz). The gate function can also be used to obtain a steady display reading with a fluctuating input signal.

There are two settings for the Gate, low gate (LO) and high gate (HI).

Low Gate (LO GaTe)

For most applications, low gate setting should be left at 1 second. Increase low gate setting to obtain a steadier rate display. The rate display will update in accordance with the low gate setting, for example if low gate is set at 10, the display will update every 10 seconds; changes in rate between updates will not be reflected until next display update.

High Gate (HI GaTE)

Set the high gate value to correspond to the highest expected pulse period (lowest pulse rate). For instance if the meter must display a rate when there is 1 pulse coming into the meter every 10 seconds, set the high gate to 11 seconds. When the signal is removed from the meter, the display will show the last reading for 11 seconds; then it will read zero.

Contact Debounce Filter (FILTER)

The filter function (FILTER) can be used for applications where the meter is set up to count pulses generated by switch contacts. There are three settings, HI (high speed), nmed (medium speed), and LO (low speed). High speed disables the contact debounce filter and allows any pulse of the minimum specified width for the selected input type. Press ENTER when nmeD or LO is displayed to enable the filter function. The medium filter ignored signals faster than 250 Hz max, or pulse widths less than 2 ms at 50% duty cycle. The low filter ignores signals higher than 100 Hz, or pulse widths less than 5 ms at 50% duty cycle.

Low-Flow Cutoff (CUTOFF)

The low-flow cutoff feature allows the meter to be programmed so that the oftenunsteady output from a transmitter at low flow rates, always displays zero on the meter.

The cutoff value may be programmed from 0 to 9999.9. Below the cutoff value, the meter will display zero. Programming the cutoff value to zero disables the cutoff feature.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Scaling & Calibration (SCALCAL)

It is very important to read the following information, before proceeding to program the meter:

 There is no need to recalibrate the meter for frequency in Hz when first

received from the factory.

 The meter is factory calibrated for Hz prior to shipment. The calibration

equipment is certified to NIST standards.

Performing a scaling or calibration operation will override any k-factor programming. Similarly, completing the k-factor

menu will override any scaling or calibration performed on the

IMPORTANT

There are three methods of programming the display to show the correct engineering units based on input pulses.

 Use the Factor menu to enter a K-Factor.  Use the Scale menu to enter the scaling without a signal source.  Use the Calibrate menu to apply a signal from a calibrator or a flowmeter.

The k-factor, scale, and calibrate functions are exclusive of each other. The meter

uses the last function programmed. The Scale and Calibrate functions can use up to 32 points (default is 2). The number of points should be set in Scale and Calibrate accordingly under the Number of Points (nopts) menu selection prior to scaling and

calibration of the meter, see page 67 for details. This menu is used to scale and calibrate the meter. For information on using a k-fac-

tor for programming the input, refer to Entering the K-Factor (Factr) on page 39.

Undoing K-Factor, Scale, and Calibration (Undo?)

Whenever the input programming is being changed from using k-factor to scaling or calibration; or from scaling or calibration to k-factor, a confirmation menu appears. This prevents accidental changing of the input programming.

The example below shows a meter programmed with a k-factor being reprogrammed to utilize input scaling.

meter. Verify the method of programming required, use the password protection feature to secure the meter if necessary.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Scaling the Meter (SCale)

The pulse input can be scaled to display the process variable in engineering units. A signal source is not needed to scale the meter; simply program the inputs and corresponding display values.

A programmed scaled input will work with Automatic Unit Conversions as described on page 46. The units for the display values that must be entered are a combination

of the programmed Rate Unit and the time unit (Time UNIT) entered in the Scale

menu.

For example, if the Rate Unit is gallons, and the time unit (Time UNIT) is seconds, the units for the display values entered in the Scale menu are gallons/second.

For instructions on how to program numeric values see page 30.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Multi-Point Linearization (nopts)

Up to 32 linearization points can be selected under the nopts function. The multipoint linearization can be used to linearize the display for non-linear inputs.

Number of Points (nopts)

Enter number of linearization points. The default value is 2 points. For linear inputs requiring only 2 scale points, the number of points can be left at 2.

Scale Units (SCALE UNITS)

Enter the units associated with the desired scale values. Selecting the scale display units allows the meter to perform automatic unit conversions.

Pulse Input Time Unit (Time UNIT)

This is the time component for the engineering units of the display values being entered. Enter the appropriate units/second, units/minute, units/hour, or units/day that

corresponds to the values being entered at the display 1-32 ( dsp) menus.

For example, if the display values are being entered in gallons/second the time unit would be set to seconds.

Scale Input and Display (INPUT, DSPLY)

Each scale input point is defined by an input frequency and a corresponding display value.

The frequency inputs may be entered with up to three decimal places. To access the decimal location digits when entering a frequency, use the Right button to scroll to the three decimal location digits.

Manual Multi-point Entry (INP, DSP)

Manual entry of the linearization data is done once the number of points has been selected (NO PTS). Input signal levels (InP 1-32) for up to 32 points, along with the desired/corresponding meter reading (dSP 1-32), should be entered for each linearization point. Each scale point (1-32) has an input value and a display value. The input value is the number of pulses/sec (frequency), and the display value is the corresponding display value for that input in the time unit selected (example: gallons per minute, or GAL/M)

Important Programming Note: Save (save?)

After entering the last display value, the scaling entries must be saved (SAUE?) before they will be put into effect. However, you may move past this selection using the Up arrow key if you need to go back and correct an earlier entry. Once confident in the entries, however, the user must navigate back to the Save menu screen (SAUE?) and press the Enter key to save the changes.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Calibrating the Meter (CaL)

To scale the meter without a signal source refer to Entering the K-Factor (Factr) on page 39 or Scaling the Meter (SCale) on page 67.

The pulse input can be calibrated to display the process in engineering units by applying the appropriate input signal and following the calibration procedure.

The use of a calibrated signal source is strongly recommended. A calibrated input will work with Automatic Unit Conversions as described on page

46. The units for the display values that must be entered are a combination of the

programmed Rate Unit and the time unit (Time UNIT) entered in the Calibrate

menu.

For example, if the Rate Unit is gallons, and the time unit (Time UNIT) is seconds, the units for the display values entered in the Calibrate menu are gallons/second.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

The multi-point linearization feature (nopts) can be used to linearize the display for non-linear signals. For instructions on how to utilize this feature, see Multi-Point Linearization (nopts), page 71.

For instructions on how to program numeric values see Setting Numeric Values,

page 30.

1. Press the Up arrow button to scroll to the Calibration menu (CAL) and press

Enter.

2. The meter displays nopts. For a linear signal, press Up arrow. For a non-

linear signal, refer to Multi-Point Linearization (nopts), page 71.

3. The meter displays CAL UNITS. Press Enter to select the input units/pulse.

The menu will read FuNiT.

4. Use the Up arrow to select the time unit. If entering display values in units/second, press Enter. Otherwise, select the time unit. Refer to Pulse Input Time Unit (Time UNIT) on page 71.

5. The meter displays inp 1. Apply a known signal and press Enter. The display will flash while accepting the signal.

6. After the signal is accepted, the meter displays dsp 1 Press Enter. Enter a corresponding display value for the signal input, and press Enter to accept.

7. The meter displays inp 2. Apply a known signal and press Enter. The display will flash while accepting the signal.

8. After the signal is accepted, the meter displays dsp 2. Press Enter. Enter a corresponding display value for the signal input and press Enter to accept.

9. After completing calibration the save? display will need to be acknowledged using the Enter key before calibration will take effect.

Important Programming Note: Save (save?) After entering the last display value, the calibration entries must be saved (SAUE?) before they will be put into effect. However, you may move past this selection using the Up arrow key if you need to go back and correct and earlier entry. Once confident in the entries however, the user must navigate back to the Save menu screen (SAUE?) and press the Enter key to save the changes.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Error Message (Error)

An error message indicates that the calibration or scaling process was not successful. After the error message is displayed, the meter reverts to input 2 during calibration or scaling, allowing the appropriate input signal to be applied or programmed.

The error message might be caused by any of the following conditions:

1. Input signal is not connected to the proper terminals or it is connected backwards.

2. Minimum input span requirements not maintained.

3. Input 1 signal inadvertently applied to calibrate input 2.

Minimum Input Span

The minimum allowed input span is 1 Hz, which is the minimum difference between input 1 and input 2 signals required to complete the calibration or scaling of the meter.

Multi-Point Linearization (nopts)

Up to 32 linearization points can be selected under the nopts function. The multipoint linearization can be used to linearize the display for non-linear inputs. Linearization data can be entered using a known accurate signal source (InP 1-32) and then entering the desired/corresponding meter reading (dSP 1-32) for that input signal level. These points are established via direct entry (SCALE) or with an external calibration signal (CAL).

Calibration Units (CAL UNITS)

Enter the units associated with the desired scale values. Selecting this unit allows the meter to perform automatic unit conversions.

Pulse Input Time Unit (Time UNIT)

This is the time component to be used when calibrating a number of input pulses per time unit to equal a certain display value.

For example, if the inputs being entered in pulses/second the time unit would be set to seconds.

Total Reset (T Reset)

This menu is used to select the ways the total and grand total may be reset.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Manual or Automatic Total Reset Function (t rST)

For manual reset, select T RESET  t rst  man and then select whether manual reset will be enabled (Enabl) or disabled (dsabl) using the Up arrow key. Press the Enter button to accept. Disabling reset will avoid inadvertent resets of the total via the front reset button or external reset contact.

For automatic reset, select T RESET  t rst  Auto T DELAY and enter reset delay time in seconds. Once the output alarm total set point is reached, the meter waits for a programmed amount of time (T DELAY) and then resets the total to zero.

For timed reset, select T RESET  t rst  Time T RESET and enter the time of day at which the total should be reset. The total value will be reset every day at the specified time.

Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting; otherwise press the Menu button to exit without saving changes.

Total Alarm Time

The T DELAY parameter is used by the NPN open collector outputs when they are programmed as total alarms. If total reset (t rst) is programmed to Auto the time delay (T DELAY) is the length of the associated Out 1 or Out 2 total alarm prior to the total being reset to 0.

For information on programming the NPN open collector pulse outputs as total alarms, see Alarm Output programming on page 62.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Manual or Automatic Grand Total Reset Function (GtrST)

For manual reset, select T RESET  Gtrst  man and then select whether manual reset will be enabled (Enabl) or disabled (dsabl) using the Up arrow key. Press the Enter button to accept. Disabling reset will avoid inadvertent resets of the total via the front reset button.

For automatic reset, select T RESET  Gtrst  Auto T DELAY and enter reset delay time in seconds. Once the grand alarm output grand total set point is reached, the meter waits for a programmed amount of time (T DELAY) and then resets the grand total to zero.

For timed reset, select T RESET  t rst  Time T RESET and enter the time of day at which the total should be reset. The total value will be reset every day at the specified time.

Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting; otherwise press the Menu button to exit without saving changes.

Grand Total Alarm Time

The T DELAY parameter is used by the NPN open collector outputs when they are programmed as grand total alarms. If grand total reset (Gtrst) is programmed to Auto,the time delay (T DELAY) is the length of the associated Out 1 or Out 2 grand total alarm prior to the grand total being reset to 0.

For information on programming the NPN open collector pulse outputs as grand total alarms, see Alarm Output programming on page 62.

Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting; otherwise press the Menu button to exit without saving changes.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Setting Up Passwords (PASSWRD)

The Password menu is used to program a five-digit password to prevent

unauthorized changes to the programmed parameter settings, to restrict the ability to reset the total and grand total, and to permanently lockout the ability to reset the grand total and any grand total related parameters.

The lock symbol is displayed to indicate that settings are password protected. Record all passwords for future reference. If appropriate, it may be

recorded in the space provided.

Model:

Serial Number:

Setting Lockout Password (PASS): __ __ __ __ __

Total Reset Password (PASS T): __ __ __ __ __

Grand Total Reset Password (PASS GT) __ __ __ __ __

Locking Meter Setup Parameters

Enter the Password menu, select Pass, and program a five-digit password. The meter will return to Run Mode after locking any of the passwords.

For instructions programming numeric values see Setting Numeric Values, page 30.

Making Changes to a Password Protected Meter

If the meter is password protected, the meter will display the message PASS LOCKED when an attempt is made to enter the Setup menu or Advanced menu. Press the Enter button while the message is being displayed and input the correct password followed by the Enter button to gain access to the menu. After exiting the programming mode, the meter returns to its password protected condition.

Password Restricting Total & Grand Total Reset

To restrict resetting of the total, enter the Password menu, select Pass T, and

program a five-digit password. This will deactivate the remote reset connections. Total will only be able to be reset through the SafeTouch® Buttons or mechanical pushbuttons, if the appropriate password is entered.

To restrict resetting of the grand total, enter the Password menu, select Pass GT,

and program a five-digit password.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Resetting Total & Grand Total on a Password Protected Meter

If the meter is password protected for total or grand total reset, the meter will display the message PASS T or PASS GT when an attempt is made to enter the password

protected total or grand total Reset menus. Input the password and press the Enter

button to reset the total or grand total. The password requirement may be disabled by entering the password in the

Password menu for total (Pass T) or grand total (Pass GT).

Disabling Password Protection

To disable the password protection, access the Password menu, select the type of

password to be disabled, and enter the correct password as shown below. That password is now disabled until a new password is entered.

If the correct five-digit password is entered, the meter displays the message UnlOC (unlocked) and the protection is disabled until a new password is programmed.

If the password entered is incorrect, the meter displays the message LOCD,

Did you forget the passwords?

The password may be disabled by entering a master password. If you are authorized to make changes, enter the master settings lockout (PASS) password 50865, the master total reset (PASS T) password 80034, or the master grand total reset (PASS GT) password 80034 to unlock the meter.

Non-Resettable Grand Total

The grand total may be configured to be a non-resettable grand total. This is a permanent setting. Configuring the grand total as a non-resettable grand total locks out all setup parameters that could be used to reset the grand total or change the setup of the grand total; including input selection, rate scaling, and conversion factors.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

To configure the meter for non-resettable grand total mode, enter the non-resettable

grand total password below into the Pass GT parameter in the Password menu.

The non-resettable grand total permanently locks the following setup menus and parameters from being changed: input selection, K-factor, K-factor units, grand total units, grand total conversion factor, grand total decimal point, scaling, calibration, grand total alarms, pulse input filter, and cutoff.

Locking the meter into a non-resettable grand total is not reversible. It is a permanent meter configuration. Doing so will permanently prevent most input parameters from being altered.

CAUTION

Non-resettable grand total password: 50873

Display Parameter/Menu Action/Setting Locked

Input

GtotU

GrtCF

Grtot

DECIMAL

Factr

sCalE

Cal

GTrST

Pass GT

Grtot

ALARM FILTER

CUTOFF

The above menus remain accessible; however the parameters listed above within the menus are locked and may not be changed.

This should be the last step after verifying all setup parameters.

Non-Resettable Grand Total Locked Menus & Parameters

Input Grand total units Grand total con-

version factor Grand total dec-

imal point K-factor Scale Calibrate Grand total reset Password grand

total Grand total alarm

Filter Low-flow cutoff

All Input type selection menu parameters

Set grand total units

Enter the Grand Total Conversion Factor

Enter the grand total display decimal point

All K-Factor menu parameters All Scale menu parameters All Calibrate menu parameters All the Grand Total Reset menu parameters

Enter the grand total reset password

All grand total alarm output menu parameters

Enter Filter parameter Enter Low-Flow Cutoff parameter

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Custom (CUSTOM)

The Custom menu is used to modify the initial programming menus that appear in the Main Menu when the Menu button is pressed in Run Mode.

Changing the default menu setup with the Custom menu feature

may change the setup and operation procedures described in this manual. Only operators familiar with the programming and

CAUTION

Eight menu positions are available. Menu positions 6 and 7 are factory programmed

for Setup and Advanced.

operation of this unit should use this feature.

To add a menu or parameter to the menu structure, or change the default menus, press Enter at the desired menu in the position (POS) to be edited, and use the Up or Right arrows to select the desired menu item for that position. See page 78 for a complete list of the available menu selections for each position.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Custom Menu Parameters

Display Parameter/Menu Action

NONE

INPUT

KFACTOR

UNITs

DECIMAL

DISPLAY

A OUT

RATE.DP

TOTAL.DP

GRTOT.DP

SCALE

CAL

T BASE

T FACTR

T RESET

GTFACTR

GTRESET

PASS

PASS T

PASS GT

OUTPUT

OUT 1

OUT 2

DATALOG

None Input K-Factor Units Decimal Display Analog out Rate decimal Point Total decimal point Grand total deci-

mal point Scale Calibrate Time base Total conversion

factor Total reset Grand total

conversion factor Grand total reset Password

Total password Grand total

password

Output Out 1 Out 2 Data Log

Set no menu position display

Set to show Input menu Set to show K-Factor menu

Select standard units or custom unit/tag

Set to show Decimal menu Set to show Display menu Set to show Analog Output menu Set to show Rate Decimal Point menu Set to show Total Decimal Point menu Set to show Grand Total Decimal Point

Set to show Scale menu Set to show Calibrate menu Set to show Time Base menu Set to show Total Conversion Factor menu

Set to show Total Reset menu Set to show Grand Total Conversion Fac-

tor menu Set to show Grand Total Reset menu

Program password to lock meter parameters

Program password to prevent total reset

Program password to prevent grand total

reset. May permanently lock out grand to-

tal related parameters and reset

Set to show Output menu Assign function of pulse output 1 Assign function of pulse output 2 Enter Data Log menu

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

LOGTIME

INTERVL

LOGVIEW

PASSWRD

SETUP

ADVANCE

SYSTEM

Log Time Interval Log View Password Setup Advance System

Set daily data log times

Set interval log times

Enter Log View menu

Set to show Password menu

Set to show Setup menu

Set to show Advanced menu

Set to show System menu

System (SYSTEM)

The system function is used to set the real time clock, set daily data log times, enable/disable the backlight, access analog output controls used in troubleshooting, store, restore, and backup restore feature, enable/disable the battery power alert symbol on the display, and review basic system identification information.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Set Real Time Clock (SETTIME)

The real time clock is used to trigger data log events, and is recorded at every logged data point. The menu displays the date and time.

Figure 15. Date Display Example

The above display example shows the date to be June 27, at 14 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds. The display date will toggle with the year.

The year, month, day, hour, and minute may all be set by the user. The real time clock will need to be reset if external power and battery power are lost.

Changing the time (hours and minutes) will reset the seconds clock to 0.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Data Log Setup (DATALOG)

The Data Log menu is used to setup and enable the data log functions. The meter

may contain up to 1024 records, each containing date, time, rate, total, grand total, and log number.

There are two ways to configure the time when a data log is recorded. The Log Time feature allows up to 4 data logs to be recorded each day, at specific times. The Log Interval feature allows a data log to be recorded each time a time interval has

passed.

Only the Log Time or Log Interval may be active at once. While one type of data

logging has been enabled, the other menu will be inaccessible.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Log Time Setup (LOGTIME)

The Log Time menu contains four log points (LOG 1 to LOG 4). Each log time is

configured separately. For each daily log time desired, enable a log, and set the log time for the hours and minutes the log is to be recorded. The time is set in real-time, based on the real time clock setup.

The Log Time feature will roll-over, deleting the oldest data logs (in blocks of 8) when

the log is full and new logs must be recorded. This makes it the most useful for longterm data logging.

Interval Setup (INTERVL)

The Interval menu sets the time interval for data logging. Every time interval, one

data point will be recorded. To enable interval data logging, enable the feature, and set the interval time for the hours and minutes between each log.

If set to F.STOP, the Log Interval feature will not delete old data, and data logging will

stop when the log is full. This makes it the most useful for short periods and logging specific functions.

If set to Cont, the Log Interval feature will delete the old data when full and continue logging data. The Log Interval feature will roll-over, deleting the oldest data logs (in

blocks of 8) when the log is full and new logs must be recorded. This makes it the most useful for long-term data logging.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual View Data Log (LOGVIEW)

The Log View menu allows on-screen browsing of the data log points stored in the

meter. Data points may be navigated by viewing the log number, date and time, total, or grand total amounts. A known log may be jumped to immediately, avoiding a lengthy search for data. All logs may be deleted with the ERASE command, requiring confirmation.

Once the log records are displayed, use the Up and Right arrows to change the log entry being viewed. The Enter key changes the displayed information for the same log.

Backlight (BAKLITE)

The Backlight menu is used to enable or disable the backlight. This feature is

particularly important for the battery-powered models with momentary backlight. This feature is not available for models with a loop output powered backlight.

Analog Output Calibration (AO CAL)

This feature is only used at the factory for diagnostic purposes. It is not recommended to access this menu without instruction from technical support.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Backup & Restore (BACKUP)

The meter saves all parameter settings and no reprogramming is necessary when power is lost and restored to the meter. The total and grand totals are saved during a power loss. Only the maximum and minimum displays are reset when power is lost.

The features are used to save and restore programmed settings. Programming can be restored to a known saved good configuration, or to factory defaults. This is useful to restore meters whose programming has been altered in unknown ways, or to quickly restore known good settings if mistakes are made during reprogramming.

The save feature (SAvE?) saves all current parameter settings into the memory of the

backup restore. The backup restore feature is loaded with factory default settings until a new configuration is saved.

The load feature (load?) restores all parameters to the programmed values stored in backup restore memory. The load feature will not affect the current password

settings, or allow the editing of permanently locked parameters due to the enabling of the non-resettable grand total feature. See Non-Resettable Grand Total described on page 75.

Once meter parameters have been saved to memory by the backup restore feature there is no recovering the previously saved settings.

CAUTION

The default feature (deflt) restores all parameters to the factory default values.

Factory default reset does not change the saved backup restore settings, override passwords, or edit parameters locked by a permanent non-resettable grand total. See Non-Resettable Grand Total, as described on page 75.

Once parameters have been loaded into the meter from the backup restore feature there is no recovering the previously programmed settings.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Battery Power Symbol Alert (BAT SYM)

The Battery Power Symbol Alert menu is used to enable or disable the battery alert

symbol on the display. This is a useful way to be aware of a power failure to a model with battery backup.

When enabled, the battery symbol will appear whenever the meter is powered as a battery backup. This is detected when the meter being powered from DC or looppower experiences power loss, subsequently switching over to battery power.

The indicator will not appear if the meter is powered on via battery power, only when there is applied power to the DC or loop-power lines, followed by power loss. This prevents the batter indicator from appearing at all times for a primarily battery powered application.

The battery symbol will flash in a low battery condition regardless of the setting of this parameter.

Information (INFO)

The Information menu is part of the System features menu. It shows software

identification number, version number, and extended model number. To view this information:

Go to the Information menu (INFO) and press Enter button. Continue pressing Enter to scroll through the displays. Following the information display, the meter will exit the Advanced features menu and

return to run mode.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Serial Communications (COMM)

The Communications menu is used to setup serial communications parameters

necessary for communication via Modbus.

Modbus communications is performed with the 2-wire RS-485 with Modbus RTU option.

When using more than one meter in a multi-drop mode, each meter must be provided with its own unique address. The meter address (Slave ID) may be programmed between 1 and 247. The baud rate may be set to 1,200; 2,400; 4,800; 9,600; 19,200; 38,400; 57,600; or 115,200 bps. The transmit delay may be set between 0 and 199 ms. The parity can be set to even, odd, or none with 1 or 2 stop bits.

Refer to the ProtEX Modbus Register Tables located at www.predig.com for details.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Standby Mode (STANDBY)

Standby mode is available on battery powered and battery backup models only.

The Standby menu is used to enter a power-saving standby mode that will turn off

the display and activate a low power mode for the through-glass buttons. Signal processing operations will continue to run. This mode may be used to reduce power consumption and increase battery life when the meter is not in use.

It may take up to 3 seconds for the meter to enter standby mode after confirming the flashing display with the Enter button.

Wakeup the Meter (WAKEUP?)

To bring the meter out of standby mode, press any button and Wakeup (WAKEUP?) will flash. If using SafeTouch buttons, it may be required to hold the button for several seconds.

Confirm that the meter should awaken to run mode by pressing the Enter key while WAKEUP? is flashing. The meter will return to the normal run mode.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

OPERATION

Front Panel Buttons Operation

Symbol Description

 Hold the Menu SafeTouch® button when in power save mode

(display will show ) to awaken SafeTouch® buttons.

 Press the Menu button to enter Programming Mode.  Press the Menu button during Programming Mode to return to the

previous menu selections.

MEN

RESET

DISPLAY

 Hold the Menu button for 1.5 seconds at any time to exit Pro-

gramming Mode and return to Run Mode.

 Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds to access the Ad-

vanced Features of the meter.

 Press the Right arrow button to move to the next digit or decimal

position during programming.

 Press Right to go backward through most selection menus.  Press Reset to reset the total, or values displayed in the bottom

display (grand total, max, or min). Press Enter after Reset to confirm the reset.

 Press Display when in Run mode to display the grand total, again

to display the maximum, and again to display the minimum reading since last reset. These displays will time out in 12 seconds, or press Display until total is displayed in the lower display. Press Enter to lock this display, and disable the 12 second time out.

 Press the Up arrow button to scroll forward through the menus,

decimal point, or to increment the value of a digit.

 Press the Enter button to access a menu or to accept a setting.  Press Enter to lock the grand total, maximum, or minimum value

on the lower display, and disable the 12 second time out.

 Press Enter while the grand total, max, or min reading is locked

ENTER

on the lower display to return to run mode.

 Press Enter to acknowledge alarm (if enabled).

Press Enter to lock display of grand total, Max or Min readings (disables 10 second timeout).

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

The following SafeTouch button information is reprinted from SafeTouch Button Operation on page 26.

SafeTouch Button Operation

SafeTouch Power Save Mode

SafeTouch buttons enter a power saving mode after three minutes of inactivity.

SafeTouch Disabled Mode When the cover is removed, the four mechanical buttons located next to the

sensors may be used. The sensors are disabled when a mechanical button is pressed and will automatically be re-enabled after 60 seconds of inactivity. The

SafeTouch power symbol ( ) will blink in the lower right of the display if the buttons are disabled due to a mechanical pushbutton being pressed.

SafeTouch buttons will not work if two or more buttons are detected as being pressed simultaneously. As a result, be careful to avoid triggering multiple buttons or reaching across

IMPORTANT

one button location to press another.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

SafeTouch® Button Tips and Troubleshooting

SafeTouch To

reflective objects and any sources of infrared interference.

Buttons be turned off (slide THRU-GLASS BUTTONS switch to OFF) if

the extent possible, install the display facing away from sunlight, windows,

Allow up to 2 minutes for the SafeTouch buttons to recalibrate to new conditions in these cases where the cover position was changed, or the front window is being unblocked.

Button Tips:

 Keep the glass window clean.

 Tighten the cover securely.

 Use a password to prevent tampering.

 If the cover has not been installed and secured tightly, it may take a moment

for the SafeTouch buttons to properly self calibrate when the cover is tightened.

 After all connections have been completed and verified, connect the ribbon

cable to the display module, fasten the display module to the base, install enclosure cover, and then apply power.

SafeTouch Button Equalize Delay

The SafeTouch buttons are designed to constantly recalibrate for ambient

conditions. When the cover position is changed, the cover is removed, or an

object is removed that was placed over the front window, it may take a moment

for the SafeTouch buttons to recalibrate to the change in conditions.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Grand Total Reading (GrTOTAL)

The grand total is a separate total that is not reset when the total is reset. This allows the complete total to be tracked by the grand total, while individual batch, or daily totals are reset regularly.

To display the grand total, press the Up/Display button. The display will read GRTOTAL, and the GT symbol will appear indicating the grand total is being displayed on the bottom display. After 10 seconds, the bottom display will return to showing total. To lock the grand total on the display, press Enter. Pressing Menu at any time will return to normal run mode.

Note: If the Display menu has been setup to display the grand total on the bottom display, pressing the Up/Display button will display the maximum and minimum readings followed by the total.

Toggle Lower Display Parameter

The maximum and minimum (peak & valley) readings reached by the rate are stored in the meter since the last reset or power-up. The meter shows MAXIMUM or MINIMUM to differentiate between run mode and max/min display. The previous total and grand total value reached prior to being reset are also stored.

To display the maximum and minimum readings or the previous total and grand total use Up/Display button to cycle the bottom display. Maximum and minimum are displayed after the grand total.

Press the Enter button to remain in Max/Min/Previous display mode. If Enter is not pressed, the Max/Min/Previous display readings will time out after ten seconds. The meter will return to display the actual reading. Pressing Menu at any time will return to normal run mode.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Resetting the Total (RESET TOTAL?)

If manual Total Reset is enabled in the Program menu, the total may be reset by pressing the Reset button and using the Enter button to confirm the reset.

Additionally if programmed for manual reset, the total may be reset using a normally open pushbutton connected across the terminals RST and COM.

Note: The total is cleared immediately when Enter button is pressed. Totalization will then continue, even if the Enter button or external reset button continues to be held down/triggered.

Resetting the Grand Total (RESET GrTOT?)

If manual Grand Total Reset is enabled in the Program menu, the grand total may be reset using the Reset button.

To reset the grand total, display the grand total by pressing the Up/Display button. While grand total is being displayed, press the Reset button. Confirm the reset with the Enter button.

Resetting Max/Min Readings (RESET MAXIMUM, MINIMUM)

The maximum and minimum readings may be reset by pressing the Reset button while displaying either the maximum or minimum. The display will show RESET to verify the reset of maximum or minimum value.

The maximum and minimum must be reset individually.

Reset Meter to Factory Defaults

Reset to factory defaults will restore most meter parameters to their factory default setting.

When the parameters have been changed in a way that is difficult to determine what’s happening, it might be better to start the setup process from the factory defaults.

Instructions to load factory defaults can be found in the Backup & Restore (BACKUP) menu on page 84.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

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

Input Type

K-Factor units

K-Factor

Rate Time Base

Rate Unit

Total Unit

Total Multiplier

Grand Total Unit

Grand Total Multiplier

Rate Decimal Point

Total Decimal Point

Grand Total Decimal Point

Total Conversion Factor

Grand Total Conversion Factor

Top Display

Bottom Display Advanced Features

Total Reset

Grand Total Reset

Analog Out Value

Output Display 1

Output 1

Output Display 2

Output 2

INPUT

FuNiT

Factr

Tbase

RateU

Tot U

Nmult

GtotU

Nmult

1111.1

111111.1

TotCF

grtCF

TOP

BOTNm

T rst

A out

Dspl1

Out 1

Dspl2

Out 2

Active

Pulses/Gallon

1.0000

Second

Gallons/second

Gallons

1 place

N/A (Only valid with custom units)

Rate

Total

Manual - Enabled

Rate

0000.0

4.000

1000.0

20.000

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

Parameter Display Default Setting User Setting

Scale Enable

Scale/Cal # Points

Scale Unit

Scale Unit Time Base

Scale/Cal Input 1

Scale/Cal Display 1

Scale/Cal Input 2

Scale/Cal Display 1

Parameter Lock Password

Total Reset Password

Grand Total Reset Password

Output 1

Output 2

Low Gate

High Gate

Filter

Cutoff

Battery Symbol

Modbus Slave ID

Baud Rate

Time Delay

Parity Additional Parameters & Notes

SCALE

nopts

Funit

tinme

Inpt1

dspl1 Inpt2

Dspl2

PASS

PASS T

PASS GT

OUT 1 OUT 2 LO GATE HI GATE

FILTER CUTOFF BaT SYM

sLvID

baud

Tdely

Party

No – Use K-Factor

2 (N/A)

Pulses/Gallon (N/A)

Second (N/A)

00000 (N/A)

0000.0 (N/A)

1000 (N/A)

1000.0 (N/A)

00000 (unlocked)

Off

High Speed

0 (disabled)

Disabled

247

9,600 bps

10 ms

Even

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

The rugged design and the user-friendly interface of the meter should make it unusual for the installer or operator to refer to this section of the manual. If the meter is not working as expected, refer to the recommendations below.

Troubleshooting Tips

Symptom Check/Action

No display or faint display Check power connection.

Press and hold Menu key for 5 seconds to check for Standby mode. If “WAKEUP?” is displayed, press the Enter key to awaken the meter from Standby mode.

SafeTouch® Buttons do not respond

Rate display unsteady Increase low gate setting in Advanced menu.

Meter displays error message during calibration (eRRORSpan)

Meter flashes 99999 Check input signal is within scaled range of 99999.

Display stuck displaying MAXIMUM or MINIMUM

Display response is too slow

If the display locks up or the meter does not respond

Backlight does not appear.

Other symptoms Call Technical Support for assistance.

Note: Certain sequences of events can cause unexpected results. To solve these issues, it is best to start fresh from factory defaults and map changes ahead of time, rather than at random.

If is displayed, hold Menu SafeTouch button to leave power save mode.

If is flashing, wait 60 seconds to leave mechanical pushbutton lockout mode. If the cover was recently tightly secured, you may need to wait up to 2 minutes for buttons to self-calibrate to the new cover position due to glass reflection. Verify Through-Glass Button switch on display module is in ON position. Sunlight can interfere with the sensors. It is recommended to shield the window while operating the buttons by standing so as to block direct sunlight.

Verify minimum input span requirements

Press Enter (Unlock) to exit Max/Min display

Check if gate settings can be lowered.

Perform hard reset by removing the display module or by removing external loop or DC power.

Backlight is intended for viewing assistance in dim lighting. It may not be noticeable under good lighting conditions. Battery powered models turn off the backlight after ten seconds of button inactivity.

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

All units: inches [mm]

Figure 16. Enclosure Dimensions – Front View

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

3.35 [85.0]

4.15 [105.5]

3.22 [81.9]

4.86 [123.5]

Figure 17. Enclosure Dimensions – Side Cross Section View

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

QUICK USER INTERFACE REFERENCE

Pushbutton Menu

Function

Go to Programming mode, back out one level of programming. Hold to enter Advanced Features mode. Leave grand total/max/min mode.

Right Arrow

Move to next digit or decimal point position. Go to reset menu

Return to last programming menu.

Up Arrow Ente

Move to next selection or increment digit. Enter grand total/max/min display mode.

ccept selection/value and move to next selection. cknowledge Alarm.

Cycle Rate, Total, Grand Total, and Max/Min on Lower Display

While in Run Mode, pressing Display will cycle the rate, total, grand total, and max/min display. In this mode, the display will show the rate, total, grand total, maximum, or minimum values since last reset when they are not selected as the top or bottom display. The grand total, max, or min will display for 10 seconds. Press Enter while displaying the rate, total, grand total, max, or min, to disable the 10 second time-out and continuously display the rate, total, grand total, max, or min. Press Enter again to disable this display lock.

Operational Modes

Advanced

Features

Menu for

3 seconds

Menu Hold

Run

Program

Display

Rate, Total,

Grand Total,

Max & Min

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer: Precision Digital Corporation

Device: PD6830 Series Rate/Totalizer Notified Body: Sira Certification Service, notified body no. 0518

Rake Lane, Eccleston, Chester, CH4 9JN, England

EC Type Examination Certificate: Sira 10ATEX1116X Quality Assurance Notification No.: SIRA 10 ATEX M462

Compliance with Standards: Product Markings:

EN 60079-0:2009 II 2 GD EN 60079-1:2007 Ex d IIC T6 Gb EN 60079-31:2008 Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db IP68 EN 61326:2006 Tamb -40°C to +75°C IEC 61010-1:2010 & EN61010-1:2010, including Group and National Differences as they apply for AU, CA, and US

The standard EN 60079-0:2009 is no longer harmonized. The requirements of this standard have been checked against the harmonized standard EN 60079-0:2012 and there were no major technical changes affecting the latest technical knowledge for the products listed above.

Community Directives:

94/9/EC ATEX Directive 2004/108/EC EMC Directive

Issued in accordance with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC

89 October Hill Rd Ste 5 Holliston, MA 01746 USA

Name: Jeffrey Peters Company: Precision Digital Corporation Title: President Date: 08/01/2014

PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction Manual

How to Contact Precision Digital

 For Technical Support:

Call: (800) 610-5239 or (508) 655-7300

Fax: (508) 655-8990

Email: support@predig.com

 For Sales Support:

Call: (800) 343-1001 or (508) 655-7300

Fax: (508) 655-8990

Email: sales@predig.com

 For the latest version of this manual please visit:

www.predig.com

SFT050 Ver 3.200 & up

LIM6830_K

03/15

Precision Digital PD6830 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual