Precision Digital PD6830-AXA-I-2, PD6830-AXA-I-L, PD6830-AX0-I-2, PD6830-AX0-I-L User manual

PD6830X ProtEX SUPER SNOOPER

EXPLOSION-PROOF MODBUS

®

SCANNERS

• Modbus Master, Slave, or Snooper Mode

• Scan up to 16 Modbus Process Variables

• 5 Digit Decimal or Feet and Inches Level Display

• 7 Alphanumeric Character 0.4" (10.2 mm) Bottom Display

for Process Variables, Custom Units, and Tags

• Independent Scaling, Tag and Units for Each PV

• On-Board Three-Wire RS-485 with Modbus

• Explosion-Proof, IP6 8, N EM A 4X Enclos ur e

• Isolated 4-20 mA Output

• SafeTouch® Through-Glass Button Programming

• Two Isolated Open Collector Pulse Outputs, Up to 5 kHz

• Pulse Input for Rate, Total, and Grand Total

• 13-Digit Totalizer with Total Overflow Feature

• Automatic Rate, Total, & Grand Total Unit Conversions

• Password Protection

• Backlight Standard on All Models

• Operates from -40 to 75°C

• Data Logging Functions and Modbus® Accessible Data

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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.

Read complete instructions prior to installation and operation of the scanner

CAUTION

Risk of electric shock or personal injury.

WARNING

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 s o at
his/her own risk. Precision Digital Corporation shall not be held liable f or 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 scanner 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 t he 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
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PD6830X ProtEX Super Snooper Modbus Scanner Instruction Manual

Model

Description

PD6830-AX0-I-2

Isolated 3-wire RS-485 with Modbus RTU protocol.

PD6830-AXA-I-2

Isolated 4-20 output, isolated 3-wire RS-485 with Modbus RTU protocol.

PD6830-AX0-I-L

Feet & inches display, isolated 3-wire RS-485 with Modbus RTU protocol.

Feet & inches display, isolated 4-20 output, and isolated 3-wire RS-4 85 with

Model

Description

PDAPLUG75

3/4" Metal Conduit/Stopping Plug

PDA0001

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

PDA0002

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

PDA6846

2" U-Bolt Pipe Mounting Kit

PDA6846-SS

2" U-Bolt Pipe Mounting Kit, Stainless Steel

PDA8068

USB Serial Adapter for PD6830X Programming

PDA8485-I

USB to RS-422/485 Isolated Converter

PDA8485-N

USB to RS-422/485 Non-Isolated Converter

INTRODUCTION

The explosion-proof ProtEX-MS2 and ProtEX-MFI Super Snoopers are serial input RS-485 Modbus®
RTU scanners. These Modbus devices are ideal for hazardous areas or safe areas in need of a rugged
solution. The ProtEX-MS2 has a two-line decimal display. The ProtEX-MFI top line displays level in feet
and inches up to 399 ft, 11 and 15/16 inches. It includes a 20 segment tank level indicator.

Each can accept up to 16 Modbus process variables (PVs), from up to 16 devices. The scanners
automatically cycle through the PVs, with the ability to manually cycle PVs or pause scanning.

A flow meter pulse input for rate, total, and grand total is standard. The total and grand total can display
up to 13 digits with the total overflow feature.

Up to four math channels (CV1-CV4) may be used to perform math functions on any of the input
variables. Math functions include sum, difference, weighted average, ratio and more. Nested math
functions may be used in these math equations, allowing for complex math functions.

The display is programmable to show any input, math channel, units, or tags, on a variety of display
combinations between the top and bottom displays.

Standard features include SafeTouch® through-glass buttons for operating the scanner without removing
the cover, a backlight that makes the display mode visible in any lighting condition, 512 points of input
data logging, and two open collector pulse or alarm outputs. A 4-20 mA output is available as an option.

The enclosure is provided with three threaded conduit holes and integrated pipe or wall mounting flanges.
One conduit plug is installed, and included in the explosion-proof approvals.

ORDERING INFORMATION

PD6830-AXA-I-L

Accessories

Modbus RTU protocol.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 3

ORDERING INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 3

Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... 4

TABLE OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................................... 7

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 8

General --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

Modbus Operating Modes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

Serial Communications --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

Modbus Scanner Process Variables --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

Math Channels --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

Pulse Input -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

Pulse Rate/Totalizer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

4-20 mA Transmitter Output--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Open Collector Outputs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Product Ratings and Approvals --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Electromagnetic Compatibility ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

SAFETY INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 16

Unpacking --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

Pre-Installed Conduit/Stopping Plug --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

Mounting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

Cover Jam Screw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

Connections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17

RS-485 Signal Connections ................................................................................................................ 18

DC Power Connection ......................................................................................................................... 18

External Total Reset Connection ........................................................................................................ 19

4-20 mA Transmitter Output Connections........................................................................................... 19

Open Collector Output Connections ................................................................................................... 20

Pulse Input Signal Connections .......................................................................................................... 21

SETUP AND PROGRAMMING .................................................................................................................. 23

SafeTouch® Buttons ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

Buttons and Display ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24

Button Operation ................................................................................................................................. 25

Setting Numeric Values --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25

Setting Alphanumeric Labels ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25

APPLICATION EXAMPLES ....................................................................................................................... 26

Example 1: Master Polling Multivariable Level Transmitters ------------------------------------------------- 26

Example 2: Snooper Displaying Flow Rate from Modbus F low Meters ----------------------------------- 30

MAIN MENU................................................................................................................................................ 32

Display Functions & Messages ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32

Main Menu Programming ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36

Select Operating Mode (MODE) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37

Master Mode (MASTER) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37

PV Number Configuration (PV NUM) .................................................................................................... 38

Enable/Disable PV (ENABLE, DISABLE) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
Slave ID (SLAVEID) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
Function Code (FUNCODE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
Register Number (ReG NUM) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
Data Type (DATATYP) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38

Byte Format (BYTE) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39

Poll Time (T POLL) .............................................................................................................................. 39

Response Timeout (TIMEOUT) ............................................................................................................. 39

Retries Before Error (RETRIES) ........................................................................................................... 39

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Slave Mode (SLAVE)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

PV Number Configuration (PV NUM) .................................................................................................... 40

Enable/Disable PV (ENABLE, DISABLE) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

Slave Response Timeout (TIMEOUT) ................................................................................................... 41

Snooper Mode (SNOOPER) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41

Snooper Mode PV Configuration (PV NUM) ......................................................................................... 41

Snooper Mode Response Time (T RESP) ........................................................................................... 41

Setup the Display & Pulse Input (SETUP) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
Setting Up the Display (DISPLAY) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43

Top Display (TOPDSP) .......................................................................................................................... 44

Bottom Display (BOTDSP) ..................................................................................................................... 44

PV Display Setup (PVSETUP) ............................................................................................................... 45

Modbus PV Display Format (FORMAT) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46

Enter Modbus PV Tag (TAG) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46

Enter Modbus PV Units (UNITS)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46

Set Float Data Type Decimal Point (FLOAT.DP) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 46

Set Display Decimal Point (DISP.DP) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46

Scale Modbus PV to Engineering Units (SCALE) --------------------------------------------------------------- 47

Math Channel Display Setup (MATH) ................................................................................................... 48

Math Display Format (FORMAT) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49

Enter Math Channel Tag (TAG) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49

Enter Math Channel Units (UNITS) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49

Set Display Decimal Point (DISP.DP) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 49

Pulse Rate Display Setup (RATE) ........................................................................................................ 50

Rate Display Format -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50

Enter Rate Tag (TAG) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50

Select Rate Time Base (T BASE) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50

Select Rate Display Units (RATE U) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51

Set Rate Display Decimal Point (RATE.DP) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 52

Pulse Totalizer Display Setup (TOTAL) ................................................................................................ 52

Total Display Format -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52

Tag (TAG) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52

Total Units (TOT U) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53

Set Total Display Decimal Point (TOTAL.DP) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 54

Grand Totalizer Display Setup (GrTOTAL) ........................................................................................... 54

Grand Total Display Format ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54

Grand Total Units (GTOT U) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54

Set Grand Total Display Decimal Point (GRTOT.DP) ------------------------------------------------------------ 55

Automatic Unit Conversions ................................................................................................................ 55

Custom Units Entry (CUST) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56

Custom Rate, Total, and Grand Total Units Name (CUNITS, TUNITS,, GTUNIT)------------------------- 56

Custom Units Conversion Factor (RATE-CF, TOT-CF, GT-CF) ----------------------------------------------- 56

Tank Indicator Tank Size (TANKSZ) ..................................................................................................... 57

Tag Display Time (T-TAG) ................................................................................................................... 57

Units Display Time (T-UNITS) ............................................................................................................. 57

Scan Time (T-SCAN) ............................................................................................................................ 57

Setting Pulse Input Type (PULSE.IN) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58

Input Level Selection Switch ............................................................................................................... 58

Entering the K-Factor (KFACTOR) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59

Undoing K-Factor or Scale Programming (UNDO? KFACTOR) ------------------------------------------------ 60

K-Factor Units (F-UNIT) ...................................................................................................................... 60

The K-Factor Custom Unit (P/VOL) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60

K-Factor Decimal Point (KF.DP) ............................................................................................................ 60

K-Factor Value (VALUE) ....................................................................................................................... 60

Serial Communications Settings (COMM) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

Scanner Modbus ID (SCAN ID) ........................................................................................................... 61

Baud Rate (BAUD) ................................................................................................................................ 61

Transmit Delay Time (TXDELAY) .......................................................................................................... 61

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Parity (PARTIY) .................................................................................................................................... 61

ADVANCED MENU .................................................................................................................................... 62

Display Functions & Messages ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
Advanced Menu Programming (ADVANCE) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66

Open Collector Outputs (OUTPUT) ....................................................................................................... 67

Output 1 and 2 Setup (OUT 1, OUT 2) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67

Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Output (Aout) ........................................................................................ 72

Math Channel (CV1 to CV4) Programming (MATH) ............................................................................. 74

Nested Math Functions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75

Entering a Constant Value ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75

No Parameter (NONE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75

Gate Function (GATE) .......................................................................................................................... 75

Contact Debounce Filter (FILTER) ...................................................................................................... 76

Low-Flow Cutoff (CUTOFF) ................................................................................................................... 76

Pulse Input Scaling & Calibration (SCALCAL) ...................................................................................... 76

Undoing K-Factor or Scale Programming (UNDO? KFACTOR) ------------------------------------------------ 76

Scaling the Pulse Rate Input (SCale) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77

Calibrating the Pulse Rate Input (Cal) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78

Total Reset (T RESET) ......................................................................................................................... 78

Manual or Automatic Total Reset Function (TOTAL) ----------------------------------------------------------- 79

Manual or Automatic Grand Total Reset Function (GTRESET)----------------------------------------------- 79

Setting Up Passwords (PASSWRD) ........................................................................................................ 80

Locking Scanner Setup Parameters (PASS) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 80

Making Changes to a Password Protected Scanner ---------------------------------------------------------- 80

Password Restricting Total & Grand Total Reset (PASS T, PASS GT) ------------------------------------ 80

Resetting Total & Grand Total on a Password Protected Meter -------------------------------------------- 80

Disabling Password Protect ion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 80

Non-Resettable Grand Total ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 81

Custom (CUSTOM) ................................................................................................................................. 82

System (SYSTEM) ................................................................................................................................. 84

Set Real Time Clock (SETTIME) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 84

Data Log Setup (DATALOG) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 85

View Data Log (LOGVIEW) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 87

Backlight (BAKLITE) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 87

Analog Output Calibration (AO CAL) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 87

Backup & Restore (BACKUP) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 88

Information (INFO) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 88

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 89

Front Panel Buttons Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 89
Pause/Start Automatic Scanning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Manual Scanning ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Resetting the Total (TOTAL?) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Resetting the Grand Total (GrTOT?) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Reset Scanner to Factory Defaults ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Factory Defaults & User Settings -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 92

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................ 96

Troubleshooting Tips ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 96

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................................... 97

QUICK USER INTERFACE REFERENCE ................................................................................................. 98

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..................................................................................................... 99

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Connectors ................................................................................................................................ 17

Figure 2: RS-485 Three-Wire Serial Connections .................................................................................. 18

Figure 3: RS-485 Five-Wire Serial Connections ..................................................................................... 18

Figure 4: DC Power Connections ............................................................................................................ 18

Figure 5: Reset Connections ................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 6: 4-20 mA Output Connections .................................................................................................. 19

Figure 7: Open Collector Output Connections ...................................................................................... 20

Figure 8: Flowmeter Powered by External Supply (Active) .................................................................. 21

Figure 9: Isolated Flowmeter Powered by External Supply (ISO) ........................................................ 21

Figure 10: Self-Powered Magnetic Pickup Coil Flowmeter (Coil) ........................................................ 21

Figure 11: NPN Open Collector Input (NPN) ........................................................................................... 22

Figure 12: PNP Sensor with External Power (PNP) ............................................................................... 22

Figure 13: Switch Contact Input (Reed) .................................................................................................. 22

Figure 14: Real Time Clock Display Example – Decimal Display Model ............................................. 84

Figure 15: Real Time Clock Display Example – Feet & Inches Display Model ................................... 84

Figure 16: Enclosure Dimensions – Front View .................................................................................... 97

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

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DECIMAL DISPLAY

Five Digits Top Display
(0 to 99999)

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

Seven Characters
Bottom Display

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

Symbols

Total, grand total, high alarm, low alarm, SafeTouch
button sleep mode/disable, password lock

FEET & INCHES

Feet & Inches Top

0.60" (15.2 mm) high
7-segment, programmable 1/16 or 1/8 fraction display

Seven Characters
Bottom Display

0.4" (10.2 mm) high
14-segment, 7-digits

Tank Level Indicator

20-segments, F (Full) and E (Empty)

Alarm Indication

High and low alarm

Backlight

White

DISPLAY

Top and Bottom Display*: Process Variables (PV); Alternating PV and Units, Tag

process variables or math channels.

BACKLIGHT

Backlight deactivated below temperatures ≈ -20°C

ALARM INDICATION

Flashing display plus HI/LO (alarm) or SET indicators

SCAN AND

Ambient > -20°C: Modbus PV scan rate programmable from 2 to 99 seconds per

variables update/10 seconds minimum.

UNDERRANGE

Upper Display: Decimal display flashes -

Lower Display: Flashes -

OVERRANGE

Upper Display: Decimal display flashes

Lower Display: Flashes

PROGRAMMING
METHODS

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

PASSWORD MENU

Three programmable password selections can be used for the following: restrict

related settings with a specific password.

INPUT POWER

9-30 VDC, 2.2 W

SPECIFICATIONS

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

General

(-2 Models)

DISPLAY

(-L Models)

ASSIGNMENT

UPDATE RATE

Display

and PV, or Tag, PV, and Units; Pulse Input Rate, Total, or Grand Total with
Alternating Tag.
Bottom Display: All Top Display Options or Off
Units and tag independent for each PV, pulse input rate, total, and grand total.
* On feet and inches display models, top display used only for level Modbus

PV. Tag and units programmable for 1 to 5 second alternation. Pulse input
variables update 1/second. Rate update is dependent on gate settings.
Ambient < -20°C: All Modbus scan, alternating units and tags, and pulse input

Level display flashes to 399FT 1115/16

Level display flashes to 399FT 1115/16

0 to 399FT 1115/16 IN

9999

IN

999999

99999

IN

9999999

OPTIONS

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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-enter ing the password.
May enable a non-resettable grand total and permanent lockout of grand total-

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DATA LOGGING

Up to 511 records, recorded 4/day at specific times or at defined time intervals.
pulse rate, total, and gr and tota l with units; and log number.

ISOLATION

All Models:

500 V opto-isolated pulse input-to-power/OC out put wi th
500 V input/power-to-RS-485 serial communications

-AXA Models:

500 V input/power-to-analog output

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating temperature range: -40 to 75°C

Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

NON-VOLATILE
MEMORY

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

CONNECTIONS

Screw terminals accept 12 to 22 AWG wire

ENCLOSURE

Explosion-proof die-cast aluminum with glass window, corrosion resistant epoxy

device labeling during installa tion.

MOUNTING

May be mounted directly to conduit. Two slotted flanges for wall mounting or
on page 97.

DISPLAY
ORIENTATION

Display may be mounted at 90° increments up to 270° from default orientation.

OVERALL
DIMENSIONS

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

WEIGHT

5.00 lbs (80 oz, 2.27 kg)

WARRANTY

3 years parts and labor

MASTER

Processes and displays data read from Modbus RTU slave devices. Up to 16
individually.

SLAVE

Processes data sent to it from a Modbus RTU master device.
Note: Refer to Modbus Register Tables at www.predig.com for details.

SNOOPER

Listens to the Modbus traffic and picks up a specific register or registers being

value will be read.

MASTER POLL TIME

0.1 to 99.9 sec. Time between read-commands.

MASTER TIMEOUT

0.1 to 99.9 seconds. Time elapsed after a poll request is made before the
scanner considers that request to have failed.

NUMBER OF RETRIES

1-99. The number of retries the scanner will make when requesting data before
reporting an error condition on the PV.

SNOOPER
RESPONSE TIME

0.1 to 99.9 seconds. Time since the last PV update the before being
considered an error.

SLAVE TIMEOUT

0.0 to 99.9 seconds. Time elapsed after the last data received from a master

being updated regularly.

Record contains first eight enabled Modbus PVs; C1-4 if enabled; date; time;

Storage temperature range: -40 to 75°C
Backlight deactivated below temperatures ≈ -20°C

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

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

isolated input enabled.

Modbus Operating Modes

process variables (PVs) from up to 16 slave devices. Each PV programmed

polled by a Master device from a specif ic slave device and proc es ses the data
being read. Up to 16 proc e s s variables (PVs) from up to 16 devices. If multiple
registers are polled by the master with one command, only the first returned

before the scanner considers the data to be out of date. Programming 0
disables the timeout, and PV data will be displayed indefinitely despite not

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PROTOCOL

3-Wire RS-485 Modbus ® R TU

SCANNER ID

1 – 247. Specifies the address of the PD6830X.

BAUD RATE

1,200; 4,800; 9,600; 19,200; 38,400; 57,600; or 115,200 bps

TRANS MI T TIME
DELAY

Programmable between 0 and 199 ms

PARITY/STOP BIT

Even, odd, none with 1 stop bit, or none with 2 stop bits

BYTE-TO-BYTE
TIMEOUT

Max of 1.5 character times or 750 μs

PV INPUTS

Up to 16 independently program med Modbus process variables (PVs) may be
PVs may be enabled or disabled.

SLAVE ID

Specifies which device on the bus to monitor. Valid for Master and Snooper

process variables to be displayed (Slave ID for PV1-16).

REGISTER NUMBER

Specifies which register(s) to read in the devices on the bus.

Valid for Master and Snooper modes only.

FUNCTION CODE

03, 04, and 65 (used to read 32 bit registers). Master & Snooper modes only.

DATA TYPE

Select the data format of the PVs. Select between short integer (2 byte), long
integer (4 byte), or floating point (4 byte). Slave mode uses floating point only.

BYTE

Integer data programmable as binary or BCD, and signed or unsigned. Byte

short.

MATH RESULT
CHANELS

Four math channels CV1-CV4. Each math channel may be programmed for a
math function.

MATH FUNCTIONS

Parameter 1 (PAR1), parameter 2 (PAR2), and parameter 3 (PAR3) independently programmable for

Math Function

Function

Setting

Addition

PAR1 + PAR2

Difference

PAR1 - PAR2

Multiplication

PAR1 * PAR2

Division

PAR1 / PAR2

Absolute diff.

Abs(PAR1 - PAR2)

Weighted avg.

((PAR1 – PAR2)*PAR3) + PAR 2

Draw

((PAR1 / PAR2) – 1) * PAR3

Ratio

(PAR1 / PAR2) * PAR 3

Concentration

PAR1 / (PAR1 + PAR2 ) * PAR 3

Contant

Constant

Long Integer

Constant

Floating Pt.

Constant

None

Disable

Absolute Value

Abs(PAR1)

Square Root

√(PAR1)

Serial Communications

Modbus Scanner Process Variables

scanned (Master mode) or detected (Snooper mode). Each of the 16 Modbus

modes only.
Assign the slave ID or address (1-247) of each of the devices containing the

5 Digit Function 03: 40001–49999; 04: 30001–39999; or 65: 1–9999.
6 Digit Function 03: 400001–465535 or 04: 300001–365535; or 65: 1–65535.
Range is dependent on Function Code selection (03, 04, or 65)
Will read 2 registers for Long integer and Floating point data types; the register
entered and the next consecutive register number.

ORDER

order selectable as big-endian (1234), little-endian (4321), byte swap big­endian (2143), or byte swap little-endian (3412). Byte swap unavailable for

Math Channels

each math channel C1-C4.

SUM
DIF
MULTI
DIVIDE
DIFABS
WAVG
DRAW
RATIO
CONCEN
CONST
LONG
FLOAT
NONE
ABS
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PARAMETER

Parameter 1 (PAR1), parameter 2 (PAR2), and parameter 3 (PAR3) selectable
any math function.

PARAMETER

Defining parameter 1 or 2 as a math function will prompt for level 2 parameter 1
parameters function identically as parameter 1 and 2 for nested math functions.

PULSE/

Field selectable; Sourcing or sinking pulse or square wave

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)

Low 0.2 1.2

OPTO-ISOLATED

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
Input Current: 1 mA @ 5 V, 2.5 mA @ 12 V, 5 mA @ 24 V

LOW VOLTAGE MAG
PICKUP INPUT

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

MINIMUM INPUT
FREQUENCY

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

INPUT

Open collector/switch input: 100 kΩ pull-up to 3 V.

ACCURACY

±0.03% of calibrated span ±1 count

PULSE INPUT
RECALIBRATION

All ranges are calibrated at the factory to read frequency in Hz. No recalibration
required.

TEMPERATURE
DRIFT

Rate display is not affected by changes in temperature.

LOW-FLOW CUTOFF

0-99,999 (0 disables cutoff function)

DECIMAL POINT

Up to four decimal places or none:

, or

CALIBRATION

May be calibrated using K-Factor, scale without signal source, or by applying an
external calibration signal.

K-FACTOR

Field programmable K-Factor converts input pulses to rate in engineering units.
May be programmed from 0.00000 1 to 9,999,9 99 pu ls es/uni t.

CALIBRATION

Input 1 signal must be ≥ 1 Hz; input 2 signal may be set anywhere above input 1

together.

INPUT CONTACT

Programmable contact debounce filter. Input signal frequency speed selections
max input, 5 ms minimum pulse width).

TIME BASE

Second, minute, hour, or day

GATE

Low gate: 1-99 seconds; High gate: 2-9,999 seconds

SELECTION

NESTED MATH

Pulse Input

TRANSISTOR/
CONTACT CLOSURE
INPUT

INPUT

as: Modbus PV1-16, math channel C1-4, pulse input rate, total, grand total, or

(L2P1), level 2 parameter 2 (L2P2), and/or level 2 parameter 3 (L2P3). Level 2

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)

Normal 1.2 2.0

Minimum Pulse Width: 20 µs

IMPEDANCE

RANGE

DEBOUNCE FILTER

Pulse input: Greater than 75 kΩ @ 1 kHz.

4.4444, 33.333, 222.22, 1111.1

setting. Minimum input span is 1 Hz.
An Error message will appear if the input 1 and input 2 signals are too close

of Hi (no filter), Med (250 Hz max input, 2 ms pulse width), and Low (100 Hz

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DISPLAY
ASSIGNMENT

The top display may be assigned to rate, total, or grand total, in addition to
Modbus process variables.

RATE DISPLAY
UNITS

Gallons, liters, imperial gallons, cubic meters, barrels, bushels, cubic yards,
cubic feet, cubic inches, liquid barrels, beer barr els, hectoliters, or custom.

RATE DISPLAY TIME
BASE

Rate display may be calculated in terms of units per second, minute, hour, or
day.

TOTAL & GRAND
UNITS

Gallons, liters, imperial gallons, cubic meters, barrels, bushels, cubic yards,
Setting is independent for each.

TOTAL & GRAND
UNIT MULTIPLIER

x1, x100 (h), x1000 (k), or x1,000,000 (M) multiplier (and prefix) applied to total

TOTAL & GRAND

Up to six decimal places or none:

independent of rate decimal point.

TOTALIZERS

Calculates total and grand total based on rate and field programmable multiplier
to display total in engineering units. Time base must be selected according to the

same time base, with different conversion factors and resets.

TOTALIZER

Via SafeTouch® RESET button, mechanical button (cover off), external contact

bled or protected by password for the

total and grand total. Total and grand total reset independently.

TOTAL

The total can display up to 9,999,999,999,999. Up to 9,999,999 can be displayed

total) are indicated with the flashing overflow symbol .

GRAND TOTAL

The grand total can display up to 9,999,999,999,999. Up to 9,999,999 can be

flow

symbol .

EXTERNAL

External total reset connections are made between RST and COM. Logic High:
90 ms minimum pulse width.

OUTPUT SOURCE

Modbus PV 1-16, math channel 1-4, 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

Pulse Rate/Totalizer

TOTAL DISPLAY

TOTAL DISPLAY

TOTAL DECIMAL
POINT

RESET

OVERFLOW AND
ROLLOVER

cubic feet, cubic inches, liquid barrels, beer barrels, hectoliters, or custom.

or grand total display units. Setting is independent for each.

6.666666, 55.55555, 444.4 444, 333 3.3 33, 222 22. 22, 1 1111 1.1 or 0000000
Total and grand total decimal points are independently programmed, and are

time units in which the rate is displayed. The total and grand total utilize the

closure (total only), automatically via user selectable preset value and time delay
(1 – 99,999 sec). Manual reset may be disa

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

OVERFLOW AND
ROLLOVER

TOTAL RESET

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 over

1.4 V, 3.3V max; Logic Low: < 0.8 V.

4-20 mA Transmitter Output

0.08 µA/°C max from -40 to 75°C ambient

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EXTERNAL LOOP
POWER SUPPLY

30 VDC maximum

OUTPUT LOOP

Power supply

Minimum

Maximum

24 VDC

10 Ω

750 Ω

30 VDC

100 Ω

1100 Ω

above.

OUTPUT

Two open collector pulse outputs Out 1 and Out 2.

quadrature outputs (requires Out 1 and Out 2); or off.

RATING

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

ALARM OUTPUT

Assign to Modbus PV 1-16, math channel 1-4, or rate for high or low alarm trip
Assign to total or grand total for total or grand total alarms.

ALARM
DEADBAND

0-100% FS, user selectable

ALARM
ACKNOWLEDGE

Front panel ACK button resets output and screen indication.

PULSE OUTPUT

The pulse output count (

) is programmable from 0.000001 to 9999999.

output speed. Count is not used for retransmitting outputs.

PULSE OUTPUT

Unless otherwise stated, pulses are 50% duty cycle for required frequency.
edge of every input pulse.

PULSE OUTPUT
FREQUENCY

5 kHz, pu lse width at 50% duty cycle.

QUADRATURE
OUTPUT

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

TIMER OUTPUT

Programmable on and off time, repeating cycle. Minimum period 0.1 second,
10,000 seconds.

RESISTANCE

Note: loop-powered backlight subtracts 150 Ω from maximum resistance figures

Open Collector Outputs

ASSIGNMENT

COUNT

PULSE WIDTH

Individually programmable for Modbus PV, math channel, pulse rate, total, or
grand total alarms; Modbus PV, math channel, pulse rate, total, or grand total
pulse outputs; or retransmitting of pulse inputs; constant timed pulse output;

point.

COUNT

PV and math channels generate a frequency equal to the PV or math value
divided by the Count value. Rate pulses are generated at a rate of one output
pulse per Count value. Total and grand total pulses are generated for every
total or grand total increment selected. (e.g. Count value of 100 will generate
one pulse every time the total is incremented by 100 units)
Pulse rate retransmission outputs one to one for input pulses, up to maximum

A pulse rate retransmit output will generate 100 to 130 μs pulses at the falling

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If the outputs exceed 5 kHz, the scanner will display pUlse OVERRNG

maximum 100,000 seconds. Minimum pulse time 0.01 second, maximum

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FM

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

CSA

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

ATEX

II 2 GD

IECEx

Ex d IIC T6 Gb

Product Ratings and Approvals

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 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

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

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

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.

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EN 61326:2013
Class A

IMMUNITY

EN 61326:2013

±4 kV contact,

80-1000 MHz @ 10 V/m,

±2 kV DC mains, ±1 kV other

±1 kV

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

Read complete instructions prior to installation and operation of the scanner.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMISSIONS

Radiated
Emissions

ESD

RFI – Amplitude
Modulated

EFT
Telco Surge
CRFI

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

Safety requirements for measurement, control, and laboratory use

±8 kV air

1.4-2.0 GHz @ 10 V/m,

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

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 scanner is consistent with the appropriate
hazardous locations certifications.

If the scanner is installed in a high voltage environment and a fault or installation error
occurs, high voltage may be present on any lead

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WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

INSTALLATION

For Installation in USA: The PD6830X must be installed in accordance wit h the Nati ona l Electrical Code
(NEC) NFPA 70.

For Installation in Canada: The PD6830X must be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical
Code CSA 22.1.

For European Community: The PD6830X must be installed in accordance with the ATEX directive
94/9/EC and the product cer tif icate Sira 10ATEX1116X.

Disconnect from supply before opening enclosure. Keep cover tight while circuits are
alive. Conduit seals must be installed within 18" (450mm) of the enclosure.

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

Pre-Installed Conduit/Stopping Plug

The PD6830X 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 incl u ded in the ha zardo us area approvals.

The conduit/stopping plug included in a typical PD6830X has an internal 12 mm hexagonal socket recess
for removal.

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

Mounting

The PD6830X 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 97 for details.

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

WARNING

Cover Jam Screw

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

Excess torque may damage the threads and/or wrench.

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Static electricity can damage sensitive components.

D+

RS-485 data B (non-inverting) connection

D-

RS-485 data A (inverting) connection

P+

DC Power positive terminal connection

COM

DC power supply input return/negative, reset contact closure common

RST

Contact closure reset pull-up to 1.8 VDC

S+

Pulse signal input positive terminal connection

S-

Pulse signal input negative 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

LP+

4-20 mA transmitter DC power positive terminal connection.

LP-

4-20 mA transmitter regulated current output terminal connection

WARNING

Connections

Observe safe handling precautions for static-sensitive components.

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. RS-485 serial connections are made to a
removable terminal block on the back of 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.

G RS-485 shield ground connection

Use proper grounding procedures/codes.
If the scanner is installed in a high voltage environment and a fault or installation error

occurs, high voltage may be present on any lead or 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 the scanner and ensure personnel safety.

Figure 1: Connectors

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Power

Supply

COM

RST

P+

S+ S-

RS-485 Signal Connections

The scanner includes a three-wire RS-485 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 three-wire system requires two twisted pairs (the extra twisted pair is needed for the signal ground).

Figure 2: RS-485 Three-Wire Serial Connections

Figure 3: RS-485 Five-Wire Serial Connections

DC Power Connection

DC power is wired to terminals P+ and COM as shown in Figure 5. 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 6 and/or to
power the Opto-Isolated Flowmeter as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 4: DC Power Connections

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COM RST+

S+

S-

+3.0 V

100 kOhm

Internal Pullup

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 5. Avoid extended contact closure to preserve battery
life. The total is reset when the button is pressed. The scanner will start to totalize immediately. Holding
down the button has no effect on the total.

Figure 5: Reset Connections

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 6.

Figure 6: 4-20 mA Output Connections

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+

Alarm Indicator/

Pulse Counter
(e.g. PD6300)

-

5-30 VDC

150 mA MAX

P+

COM RST

S+

S-

OC1+

OC1-

OC2+

OC2-

LP+LP-

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 7.

Figure 7: Open Collector Output Connections

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Flowmeter

(Pulse Output)

Power

Supply

COM

RST

P+

S+ S-

INPUT LEVEL

mV V

ISO

Flowmeter

(Pulse Output)

Power

Supply

COM RST

P+

S+ S-

INPUT LEVEL

mV V ISO

Flowmeter

(Magnetic Pickup Coil)

COM

RST

P+

S+ S-

INPUT LEVEL

mV V

ISO

Pulse 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.

Figure 8: Flowmeter Powered by External Supp ly (Active)

Figure 9: Isolated Flowmeter Powered by External Supply (ISO)

Figure 10: Self-Powered Magnetic Pickup Coil Flowmeter (Coil)

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+3.0 V

100 kOhm

Internal Pullup

NPN

SENSOR

COM

RST

P+

S+ S-

INPUT LEVEL

mV V

ISO

100 kOhm

Internal Pull-Down

PNP

SENSOR

Power

Supply

COM

RST

P+

S+ S-

INPUT LEVEL

mV V

ISO

+3.0 V

100 kOhm

Internal Pullup

SWITCH

CONTACT

COM

RST

P+

S+ S-

INPUT LEVEL

mV V ISO

Figure 11: NPN Open Collector Input (NPN)

Figure 12: PNP Sensor with External Power (PNP)

Figure 13: Switch Contact Input (Re ed)

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SafeTouch Disabled Mode

display if the buttons are disabled due to a mechanical pushbutton being pressed.

SafeTouch Button Equalize Delay

cases where the cover position was changed, or the front window is being unblocked.

IMPORTANT

SafeTouch buttons will not work if two or more buttons are detected as being

SETUP AND PROGRAMMING

Overview

Setup and programming is done through the infrared through-glass SafeTouch
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 PD6830X 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 BUT T O N S switch an d
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 (Decimal Display -2 Models Only)

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

by a power 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.

®

buttons, or using the

®

Buttons.

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

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

SafeTouch

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
GLASS BUTTONS switch to OFF) if there is an infrared interferenc e sourc e in line-of-sight to the display
or if the buttons are not needed.

SafeTouch

• To the extent possible, install the display facing away from sunlight, windows, reflective objects

• 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

• After all connections have been completed and verified, connect the ribbon cable to the display

®

Button Tips and Troubleshooting

®

Button Tips:

and any sources of infrared interference.

buttons to properly self calibrate when the cover is tightened.

module, fasten the display module to the base, install enclosure cover, and then app ly power .

pressed simultaneously. As a result, be careful to avoid triggering multiple buttons
or reaching across one button location to press another.

®

Buttons be turned off (slide THRU-

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Button

Symbols

Decimal Display Sym-

bols (-2 Models)

Menu/

Previous PV,
Total Display

Grand Total Display

13 Digit Total Overflow, 6 Most

Feet & Inches Display

Symbols (-L Models)

FT

Feet

IN

Inches and Fractional Inches

F

Tank Full Indicator

E

Tank Empty Indicator

HI

High Alarm

LO

Low Alarm

13 Digit Total Overflow, 6 Most

MENU

PREV

NEXT

SCAN

Buttons and Display

Decimal Display Model Feet & Inches Display Model

Description

Description

HI High Alarm
SafeTouch®
Awake

Right Arrow, or
Total/Grand
Total Reset

Up Arrow or
Next PV

Enter or

LO Low Alarm

SET Total Alarm

Settings Lockout Password Enabled
SafeTouch Power Save/Disable

Flashing: Temporarily Disabled Due
to Mechanical Button

T

Flashing: Total Overflow Indication

Start/Pause
Scanning

GT

Flashing: Total Overflow Indication

Significant Digits

Description

Significant Digits

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Button Operation

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 features menu.

Right / Previous Button

• Press Previous to manually display the previous PV or input display.

• Press the Right arrow button in programming mode to move to the next digit or decimal position.

• Press the Right arrow button in programming mode to go backward through most selection

menus.

Up / Next Button

• Press Next to manually display the next PV or input display.

• Press the Up arrow button in programming mode to scroll forward through the menus, decimal

point, or to increment the value of a digit.

Enter / Scan Button

• Press Scan to pause autom at ic scanning.

• Press Scan to resume automatic scanning when paused.

• Press the Enter button in programming mode to access a menu or to accept a setting.

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

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 include tags and custom units. 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
and proceed to the next digit.

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

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Serial Communications
Parameters

Tank 1
Transmitter

Tank 2
Transmitter

Tank 3
Transmitter

Tank 4
Transmitter

Fixed Serial Data
Parameters

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

The following applications show how the scanner can be configured for common applications.

Example 1: Master Polling Multivariable Level Transmitters

In this application we have a system consisting of (4) MTS M-Series multivariable tank level gauges
connected to PD6830-AX0-I-2 displaying product level, interface level, and average temperature. The
PD6830X is setup for Master mode, and is polling the Modbus transmitters.

Note: As a tank level indicator displaying in units of feet, a PD6830-AX0-I-L could also be considered for
this application. This would display feet and inches in the upper display, and include a tank level indicator.

Example 1 Level Transmitter Setup, Register Numbers, & Process Variables

Address (Slave ID) 001
Baud Rate
Transmit Delay 50 ms 50 ms 50 ms 50 ms
Parity

4800 bps 4800 bps 4800 bps 4800 bps

None 1 None 1 None 1 None 1

002

003 004

MTS M-Series Transmitter Data

Level Register 30001, 30002
Interface Register
Ave Temp Register 30017, 30018
Data Type
Byte Order

30003, 30004

Long Integer (2 registers), Binary, Signed
1234 (most significant digit register first)

The following table shows the PD6830X setup to work with the MTS M-Series gauges.

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Parameter PD6830X Description/Comment

Mode Master

PV1 Enable

PV1 Slave ID
Function Code 04
Register PV1
Data Type
Byte Order

PV2 Enable

PV2 Slave ID 1
Function Code 04
Register PV2
Data Type
Byte Order

PV3 Enable

PV3 Slave ID
Function Code 04
Register PV3
Data Type
Byte Order

PV4 Enable

PV4 Slave ID
Function Code 04
Register PV4
Data Type
Byte Order

PV5 Enable

PV5 Slave ID 2
Function Code 04
Register PV5
Data Type
Byte Order

PV6 Enable

PV6 Slave ID
Function Code 04
Register PV6
Data Type
Byte Order

PV7 Enable

PV7 Slave ID
Function Code 04
Register PV7
Data Type
Byte Order

PV8 Enable

PV8 Slave ID 3

1

30001 Tank 1 Product Level
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

30003 Tank 1 Interface
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

1

30017 Tank 1 Average Temperature
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

2

30001 Tank 2 Product Level
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

30003 Tank 2 Interface
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

2

30017 Tank 2 Average Temperature
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

3

30001 Tank 3 Product Level
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

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Parameter PD6830X Description/Comment

Function Code 04
Register PV8
Data Type
Byte Order

PV9 Enable

PV9 Slave ID
Function Code 04
Register PV9
Data Type
Byte Order

PV10 Enable

PV10 Slave ID
Function Code 04
Register PV10
Data Type
Byte Order

PV11 Enable

PV11 Slave ID 4
Function Code 04
Register PV11
Data Type
Byte Order

PV12 Enable

PV12 Slave ID
Function Code 04
Register PV12
Data Type

Byte Order
Poll Time
Timeout
Retries

Serial Communications

Scanner ID
Baud
Transmit Time Delay
Parity

Setup

Display
Top Display PV Show Only PVs
Bottom Display Tag & Units Show Tag and Units for Each PV
PV Setup

PV 1 Identical for PV1, 4, 7, and 10

Format Top Display
Tag T1 LVL Indicates Tank 1 Level
Units FEET

30003 Tank 3 Interface
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

3

30017 Tank 3 Average Temperature
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

4

30001 Tank 4 Product Level
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

30003 Tank 4 Interface
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

4

30017 Tank 4 Average Temperature
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

5.0 seconds

0.3 seconds
3 Default Value

246 Must be Unique on the Network
4800 bps
50 ms
None 1

Must Match All Network Devices

Must Match All Network Devices

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Parameter PD6830X Description/Comment

Display Decimal Point 2
Scale Scaling for Level

Input 1 00000
Display 1 0.00
Input 2 12000 x1000 inch
Display 2 10.00

PV 2 Identical for PV2, 5, 8, and 11

Format Top Display
Tag T1 INT Indicates Tank 1 Interface Registers
Units FEET
Display Decimal Point 2
Scale Scaling for Interface Registers

Input 1 00000
Display 1 0.00
Input 2 12000 x1000 inch
Display 2 10.00

PV 3 Identical for PV3, 6, 9, and 12

Format Top Display
Tag T1TEMP T1 Indicates Tank 1 Average Temperature
Units °F
Display Decimal Point 1
Scale Scaling for Temperature Registers

Input 1 00000
Display 1 0.0
Input 2 10000 x10,000 deg F
Display 2 10.0

Feet

Feet

Deg F

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Serial Communications
Parameters

Fixed Serial Data
Parameters

Example 2: Snooper Displaying Flow Rate from Modbus Flow Meters

In this application we have a system consisting of (3) Modbus enabled flow meters connected to a
SCADA system operated out of a control room. A Modbus PLC polls the data out of the flow meters. A
PD6830-AX0-I-2 has been added to the system as a Modbus Snooper, to provide the operators an easy
to read field display near the flow lines.

The scanner displays one flow rate on the top display, and one on the bottom display. Each has an
alternating tag and unit for clear identification.

Example 2 Flow Meter & PLC Setup, Register Numbers, & Process Variables

Flow Transmitter 1 Flow Transmitter 2 Control Room PLC

Address (Slave ID) 100
Baud Rate
Transmit Delay 50 ms 50 ms 50 ms
Parity

4800 bps 4800 bps 4800 bps

None, 1 Stop Bit None, 1 Stop Bit None, 1 Stop Bit

200

Modbus Flow Meter Data

Flow Data Register 30001, 30002
Data Type
Byte Order

Long Integer (2 registers), Binary, Signed
1234 (most significant digit register first)

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Mode

The following table shows the PD6830X setup to work with the MTS M-Series gauges.

Parameter PD6830X Description/Comment

Snooper

PV1 Enable

PV1 Slave ID

Function Code 03

Register PV1

Data Type

Byte Order
PV2 Enable

PV2 Slave ID 200 Flow Mater 2 Address

Function Code 03

Register PV2

Data Type

Byte Order
Snooper Mode Response Time

Serial Communications

Scanner ID
Baud
Transmit Time Delay
Parity

Setup

Display
Top Display PV, Tag, & Units Show PV, Tag, and Units for Each Top PV
Bottom Display PV, Tag, & Units Show PV, Tag, and Units for Each Bottom PV
PV Setup

PV 1

Format Top Display S how PV 1 (Flow Meter 1 Rate) on Bottom Display
Tag RATE 1 Indicates Flow Meter 1 Rate
Units GPM Indicates Gallons Per Minute
Display Decimal Point 1
Scale Scaling for Rate

Input 1 00000
Display 1 0.0
Input 2 50000
Display 2 5000.0

PV 2

Format Bottom Display Show PV 2 (Flow Meter 2 Rate) on Bottom Display
Tag RATE 2 Indicates Flow Meter 2 Rate
Units GPM Indicates Gallons Per Minute
Display Decimal Point 1
Scale Scaling for Rate

Input 1 00000
Display 1 0.0
Input 2 50000
Display 2 5000.0

100 Flow Meter 1 Address

40001 Flow Meter 1 Rate
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

40001 Flow Meter 2 Rate
Long integer Binary, Signed
1234

2.0 seconds Default Value

246 Must be Unique on the Network
4600 bps
50 ms
None, 1 Stop Bit

Must Match All Network Devices

Must Match All Network Devices

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MAIN MENU

Display Functions & Messages

The scanner displays various functions and messages during setup, programming, and operation. The
following table shows the main menu MODE, SETUP, and COMM menu functions and messages in the order
they appear in the menu. Functions and messages that appear in the Advanced menu can be found in
the Advanced Menu section on page 62.

Display Parameter Action/Setting

MODE

MASTER

PV NUM

PV 1

ENABLE

SLAVEID

FUNCODE

REG NUM

DATATYP

FLOAT

SHORT

LONG

BINARY

BCD

UNSIGND

SIGNED

BYTE

1234

4321

2143

3412

DISABLE

T POLL

TIMEOUT

RETRIES

SLAVE

PV NUM

PV 1

ENABLE

DISABLE

TIMEOUT

SNOOPER

PV NUM

T RESP

SETUP

DISPLAY

TOPDSP

PV

Mode Enter Mode menu
Master Mode Select Master mode
PV Number Enter the Modbus PV configuration menu
PV 1 – PV 16 Enter PV1 to PV16 configuration menus
Enable Enable the Modbus PV
Slav e ID Enter the slave Modbus ID
Function Code Set the Modbus function code
Register Number Enter the slave register number
Data Type Set the data type
Float Float data type
Short Short integer data type
Long Long integer data type
Binary Binary integer type
BCD Binary c oded decimal integer type
Unsigned Unsigned integer type
Signed Signed integer type
Byte Select the byte format
1243 Big endian
4321 Little endian
2143 Big endian with byte swap
3412 Little endian with byte swap
Disable Disable the Modbus PV
Poll Time Set the Modbus PV poll time
Response Timeout Set Modbus communication response timeout
Retries Set number of retires before display a PV communication error
Slave Select Slave mode
PV Number Enter the Modbus PV configuration menu
PV 1 – PV 16 Enter PV1 to PV16 configuration menus
Enable Enable the Modbus PV
Disable Disable the Modbus PV
Response Timeout Set Modbus response error time
Snooper Mode Select Snooper mode
PV Number Enter the Modbus PV configuration menu
Response Time Set Modbus response error time
Setup Menu Enter Setup menu
Display Enter the Display menu
Top Display Set the function of the top display
PV Display Modbus PV

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Display

Parameter

Action/Setting

(Will only appear if at least one math channel is enabled)

PV-U

TAG-PV

TG-PV-U

BOTDSP

TAG

TAG-U

OFF

UNITS

PV SETUP

PV-1

FORMAT

TOPDSP

BOTDSP

OFF

TAG

UNITS

DISP.DP

FLOAT.DP

SCALE

FACTOR

LINEAR

MP-SCAL

MATH

PV & Units Display Modbus PV and units
Tag & PV Display Modbus PV and tags
Tag, PV, & Units Display Modbus PV, tags, and units
Bottom Display Set the function of the bottom display
Tag Display tags
Tag & Units Display tags and units
Off Turn off display
Units Display units
PV Setup Enter the PV Setup menu
PV-1 to PV-16 Select PV to configure, PV 1 to PV16
Format Enter PV display format
Top Display Display PV on top display
Bottom Display Display PV on lower display
Off Turn off PV display
Tag Enter the PV tag
Units Enter the PV units
Display Decimal Point Set the PV display decimal point
Float Decimal Point Set the float decimal point location (if PV is float data type only)
Scale Select the PV display scaling
Conversion factor Conversion factor scaling
Linear Linear scaling
Multipoint Scaling Multipoint scaling f o r PV1
Math Enter Math menu

CV 1

FORMAT

TAG

UNITS

Disp.DP

RATE

TOPDSP

BOTDSP

TAG

T BASE

MIN

HOUR

DAY

SEC

RATE U

CV1 to CV4 Select math channel to configure CV 1 to CV4
Format Enter CV display format
Tag Enter the CV tag
Units Enter the CV units
Display Decimal Point Set the CV display decimal point
Rate Enter the Rate menu
Top Display Display rate on the top display
Bottom Display Display rate on the bottom display
Tag Enter the rate tag
Time Base Select the rate time base
Minute Rate time base per minute
Hour Rate time base per hour
Day Rate time base per day
Second Rate time base per second
Rate Unit Enter the rate unit

GAL/M* Gallon/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
L/M* Liter/ Minute * Liters per time base unit
IGAL/M* Imperial Gallon/ Minute * Imperial Gallons per time base unit
M3/M* Meters

3

/ Minute * Meters cubed per time base unit

BBL/M* Barrel/ Minute * Barrel per time base unit
BUSH/M* Bushels/ Minute * Bushels per time base unit

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Display

Parameter

Action/Setting

cuyD/M* Cubic Yards/ Minute * Cubic yards per time base unit
cuFt/M* Cubic Feet/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
cuIn/M* Cubic Inches/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
LiBBL/M* Liquid Barrels/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
BBBL/M* Beer Barrels/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
HECtL/M* Hectoliters/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
CUST/M* Custom Volume/Minute* Custom volume/hour (enter custom rate conversion factor)

RATE.DP

OFF

TOTAL

GrTOTAL

TOPDSP

BOTDSP

TAG

TOT U

GTOT U

GAL

L

IGAL

M3

BBL

BUSH

cuyD

cuFt

cuIn

LiBBL

BBBL

HECtL

CUST

X1

X100 h

X1000 K

X10E6 M

TOT-CF

TOTAL.DP

GT-CF

GRTOT.DP

OFF

TANKSZ

T-TAG

T-UNITS

T-SCAN

PULSE.IN

ACTIVE

NPN

Decimal Point Set rate decimal point
Off Turn rate display off
Total Enter the Total menu
Grand Total Enter the Grand Total menu
Top Display Display total or grand total on the top display
Bottom Display Display total or grand total on the bottom display
Tag Enter the total or grand total tag
Total Unit Enter the total tag
Grand Total Unit Enter the grand total unit
Gallons Gallons
Liters Liters
Imperial Gallons Imperial gallons
Meters3 Meters cubed
Barrels Barrels
Bushels Bushels
Cubic Yards Cubic yards
Cubic Feet Cubic feet
Cubic Inches Cubic inches
Liquid Barrels Liquid barrels
Beer Barrels Beer barrels
Hectoliters Hectoliters
Custom Volume Enter custom total or grand total unit
x 1 No total multiplier
x 100 (h Prefix) Total multiplier one-hundred (h prefix)
x 1000 (k Prefix) Total multiplier of one-thousand (k prefix)
x 10^6 (M Prefix) Total multiplier of one-million (M prefix)
Total conversion factor Total conversion factor for custom units
Total decimal Point Set total decimal point
Grand total conversion factor Grand total conversion factor for custom units
Grand total Decimal Point Set grand total decimal point
Off Turn off total or grand total display
Tank Size Enter tank level indicator full value (in feet for Ft & In version)
Tag Time Enter tag display time
Units Time Enter unit display time
Scan T ime Enter scan cycle time (e.g. PV dwell time)
Input Enter Pulse Input type selection menu
Active Set active input type
Npn Set NPN input type

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Display

Parameter

Action/Setting

PNP

REED

COIL

ISO

ACTLO

NPNLO

PNPLO

DISABLE

KFACTOR

F-UNIT

P/GAL

P/L

P/IGAL

P/M3

P/BBL

P/BUSH

P/cuyD

P/cuFt

P/cuIn

P/LiBBL

P/BBBL

P/HECtL

P/VOL

Kf.DP

VALUE

COMM

SCAN ID

BAUD

TXDELAY

PARITY

EVEN

ODD

NONE 1

NONE2

Pnp Set PNP input type
Reed Set reed switch input type
Coil Set coil input type
Isolated Set isolated input type
Active Low Set active input type with low threshold
NPN Low Set NPN input type with low threshold
PNP Low Set PNP input type with low threshold
Disable Disable pulse input features
K-Factor Enter the K-Factor menu
K-Factor Units Enter the K-Factor units
Pulses/Gallon Set K-factor in pulses per gallon
Pulses/Liter Set K-factor in pulses per liter
Pulses/Imp Gallon Set K-factor in pulses per imperial gallon
Pulses/Meter3 Set K-factor in pulses per meter cubed
Pulses/Barrel Set K-factor in pulses per barrel
Pulses/Bushel Set K-factor in pulses per bushel
Pulses/Cubic Yard Set K-factor in pulses per cubic yard
Pulses/Cubic Feet Set K-factor in pulses per cubic foot
Pulses/Cubic Inch Set K-factor in pulses per cubic inch
Pulses/Liquid Barrel Set K-factor in pulses per liquid barrel
Pulses/Beer Barrels Set K-factor in pulses per beer barrel
Pulses/Hectoliter Set K-factor in pulses per hectoliter
Pulses/Custom Set K-factor custom unit
K-Factor Decimal Point Set the number of decimal points in the K-factor
K-Factor Value Set the K-factor value for custom units
Communications Enter the Communications menu
Scanner ID Enter the scanner’s Modbus ID
Baud Rate Select baud rate
Transmit Delay Enter the transmit delay
Parity Select parity mode
Even Even parity
Odd Odd parity
None, 1 Stop Bit No parity, 1 stop bit
None, 2 Stop Bits No parity, 2 stop bits

* Rate time base shows as minute for example only.

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IMPORTANT

Main Menu Programming

The main menu is used to navigate the programming menus and separates the most commonly used
functions. The Mode menu is used to setup the scanner as a Modbus master, slave, or snooper, and
define Modbus PVs. The Setup menu is used to setup general scanner parameters, such as display
assignments and the pulse input settings. The Comm menu configures the RS-485 serial communications
settings. The Advanced menu is used to configure more complex settings not used with most common
applications.

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.

The Advanced menu contains parameters not required for all applications. The setup
of features and functions detailed in the Advanced features menu are found in the
Advanced Menu Programming (ADVANCE) section on page 66.

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Select Operating Mode (MODE)

The Mode menu is used to select master, slave, or snooper
operating mode. Only one of these modes may be used. The
programming of each mode is detailed below.

Master mode is used to configure the scanner as a Modbus
master. It will poll up to 16 registers in up to 16 Modbus slave
devices. Slave mode is used to configure the scanner as a
Modbus slave. A Modbus master must be used to send data
to the Modbus registers of the scanner for display. Snooper
mode is used to listen for data polled by a Modbus master on
the Modbus network. The scanner will detect up to 16
Modbus registers polled by the master.

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.

Master Mode (MASTER)

In Master mode, the scanner will poll up to 16 Modbus registers in up to 16 Modbus devices. It will serve
as a Modbus network master; polling Modbus slave devices for Modbus process variables (PVs) that can
be displayed or used in the math functions.

Programming the Modbus Master mode will include defining the Modbus PV registers and devices,
selecting the polling time interval, and the maximum response time allowed.

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PV Number Configuration (PV NUM)

The PV Number menu is used to enable and disable each Modbus PV 1 to 16. The Modbus device and
registers are configured for each of the enabled PVs. PVs that are not enabled will not appear in other
programming menus for display or inclusion in math channel functions (CV).

PV1 to PV16 are programmed in identical menus.

Note: To enable a PV it must be assigned to a specific slave ID.

Enable/Disable PV (ENABLE, DISABLE)

Enable or disable the Modbus PV. Disabled PVs will require no additional configuration. Disabled PVs will
not be accessible in other menus or functions.

Slave ID (SLAVEID)

Enter the Modbus ID of the slave device that contains the PV information.

Function Code (FUNCODE)

Select the Modbus function code necessary to read the device. Use the Up and Down arrows to select
the appropriate function code, and press Enter to accept the function code.

See the PD6830X Modbus Register Table ava i lab le at www.predig.com for more information on function
codes.

Register Number (ReG NUM)

Enter the Modbus register num ber of the PV information on the Modbus slave device defined in the Slave
ID parameter.

Data Type (DATATYP)

Enter the data type of the PV information in the Modbu s register . Selectable data types are float, short
integer, and long integer. Use the Up and Down arrows to select the appropr ia te data t ype and pr ess
Enter to accept.

For short and long integer types, select binary or binary coded decimal (BCD) formats as well as signed
or unsigned data format.

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Byte Selection

Byte Type

Description

1234

Big endian

4321

Little endian

2143

Big endian with byte swap

3412

Little endian with byte swap

Byte Format (BYTE)

Select the PV data byte format as it is
stored in the Modbus slave device
data register. Use the Up and Down
arrows to select the appropriate data
type related to endianness and byte
order.

1234
4321
2143
3412

Poll Time (T POLL)

Enter the time between read command sequences. In other words, how often the display values are
updated in Master mode. The poll time defines how often the device will begin scanning all enabled
Modbus PVs. For example, if the Poll Time is two seconds, the scanner will begin polling all Modbus PVs
every two seconds.
This parameter defines the approximate time between updates of a PV value. Communications errors
may make updating a PV take longer.

Note: Depending on the Response Timeout, and the number of PV poll requests that time out, it may take
more than one poll time t o pol l all enabl ed Mod bus PV s . In this scenario, the scanner will begin another
round of polling at the next poll time interval.

For example: Due to transmission errors, the scanner with a 2 second poll time requires 2.5 seconds to
update all the Modbus PVs. It will begin the second polling all the Modbus PVs at 4 seconds.

Note: The feet and inches display models enter this value in the format XX.X seconds, but no decimal
point is present in the display. For example: enter 20 for a poll time of 2.0 seconds.

Response Timeout (TIMEOUT)

Enter the time the scanner will wait after a request for information has been sent to a slave device before
it will assume an error on that request. Increasing the timeout will help eliminate polling errors when
polling slow devices. Increasing the response timeout will also slow the PV update rate in systems that
are experiencing communications failures.

Note: The feet and inches display models enter this value in the format XX.X seconds, but no decimal
point is present in the display. For example: enter 20 for a poll time of 2.0 seconds.

Retries Before Error (RETRIES)

Enter the number of consecutive failures to poll a device that will result in a communications error
message on the display. This is the number of times a specific PV must be polled before the display

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indicates a communication failure rather than displaying the available PV data. Increasing this number will
allow for more polling failures before a communication error is detected, which may be required for some
unreliable networks. Increasing this number will also increase how long old data is displayed before a
communication error is indicated.

Slave Mode (SLAVE)

In Slave mode, a Modbus master may write up to 16 Modbus PVs to the scanner, which can then display
and process the data in the PV Modbus registers, such as displaying the data and using them in math
functions.
Programming the scanner for Modbus Slave mode will include defining the Modbus PV registers that are
enabled, as well as selecting the time between data writes before an error is assumed. In Slave mode the
scanner accepts floating point data (Byte order: 1234 big endian).

PV Number Configuration (PV NUM)

The PV Number menu is used to enable and disable each Modbus PV 1 to 16. PVs that are not enabled
will not appear in other programming menus for display or inclusion in math channel functions (CV).
PV1 to PV16 are programmed in identical menus.

Enable/Disable PV (ENABLE, DISABLE)

Enable or disable the Modbus PV. Disabl ed PVs wil l requir e no add it ional co nf igur at ion. Disab led P Vs will
not be accessible in other menus or functions.

The Slave mode accepts float data type (Byte order: 1234 big endian).

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Slave Response Timeout (TIMEOUT)

If the Modbus data registers for the enabled Modbus PVs are not updated within a certain period of time,
the scanner can presume that there is an error with the data, or that it is too out of date to be worth
displaying. In this case, the scanner will display this PV as NONE (NONE).

At the Response Timeout menu, enter the time limit for the scanner to continue to display data written to
the Modbus PV register. To disable this feature, and always display the last data written to the Modbus
register regardless of how long ago the data was updated, set this value to 0 seconds.

Snooper Mode (SNOOPER)

In Snooper mode, the scanner will act as a Modbus network packet sniffer. The Snooper mode is used to
listen to data being transmitted on the bus. Up to 16 process variables may be read from the RS-485 bus
and displayed or used in math functions. The same process variables can be displayed in multiple
locations.

Notes:
The poll time for scanners set up for Snooper mode must be greater than the Master’s poll time. This

setting corresponds to the time window during which the Snooper listens to the bus for a reply by the
slave device being polled by the master device. As soon as the Snooper detects a new reply on the bus,
the display is updated. If there is no reply within the Response T ime setti ng, the Sno oper goes into
communications break condition.

If multiple registers are polled by the master with one command, only the first returned value will be read.
To minimize the possibility of communication errors and communication break conditions, use a poll time

of 5 seconds or more with slow baud rates (e.g. 4800 bps or less).

Snooper Mode PV Configuration (PV NUM)

The PV Number menu is used to enable and disable each Modbus PV 1 to 16. This menu is identical in
Master mode. Refer to PV Number Configuration (PV NUM) on page 38.

Snooper Mode Response Time (T RESP)

If the Modbus data registers for the enabled Modbus PVs are not updated within a certain period of time,
the scanner can presume that there is an error with the data. After this time has passed, and updated
data has not been detected on the Modbus network, the scanner will display this PV as NONE (NONE).

At the Response Time menu, enter the time limit the scanner will display the Modbus PV register last data
monitored before it assumes an error.

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Setup the Display & Pulse Input (SETUP)

The Setup menu is used to select what information will be displayed on the top and bottom display and to
configure the pulse input.

The Display menu is used to select the top and bottom display to show Modbus PVs, pulse input rate,
total, or grand total, math channels, and combinations of units and tags. The math channels are
configured in the Advanced Features menu.

The Pulse Input menu and K-Factor menus are used to configure the pulse input.
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.

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Note 5

Note 5

Note 4

Note 3

Note 3

Note 1

Note 3

Note 2

Setting Up the Display (DISPLAY)

The Display menu is used to set parameters to show on the top and bottom displays; select which PVs
will appear on the top and bottom displays; configure the rate, total, and grand total; set how long to
display the tags and units; and program the scan time for each channel (how long a specific channel will
display before moving to the next value).

Note 1: The Top Display menu does not appear on feet and inches display models.
Note 2: The math menu (MATH) is only visible if a math channel has been enabled. See Math Channel

(CV1 to CV4) Programming (MATH) on page 74 for details about enabling the math channels.

Note 3: The Rate, Total, and Grand Total Display menus will not appear if the Pulse Input Setup

parameter (
Note 5: The Tank Size menu appear only in Feet and Inches Display Models.
Note 4: The Tag Time and Units Time menus will not appear unless the Top Display or Bottom Display

parameters are set to display or alternate a tag or unit.

PULSE.IN

) is set to disable.

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Top Display
Selection

Parameter

Description

PV

Display Modbus PVs

PV and Units

Display alternating Modbus PVs and units

Tag and Units

Display alternating tags and units for bottom Modbus PVs

Tag and PV

Display alternating tag and Modbus PVs

Tag, PV, and Units

Display alternating tag, Modbus PVs, and units

Top Display

Bottom Display

Parameter

Description

All Level Display

Tag

Display tag

Tag and Units

Display alternating tag and units

Units

Display units

PV

Display Modbus PVs

Tag, PV, and Units

Display alternating tag, Modbus PVs,
and units

Off

Display is turned off during normal op­eration

PV

Units

Display units

Tag

Display tag

Tag and Units

Display alternating tag and units

Off

Display is turned off during normal op­eration

PV-U

TAG

Tag

Display tag

PV

PV

Display Modbus PVs

Tag and PV

Display alternating tag and Modbus
PVs

Tag, PV, and Units

Display alternating tag, Modbus PVs,
and units

Top Display (TOPDSP)

Note: The Top Display menu does not appear on feet and inches display models.
The Top Display menu sets what Modbus PV information will be displayed on the top display. A

combination of Modbus PVs, tags, and units can be selected to appear individually or as an alternating
display.

The display of rate, total, and grand total is programmed in the Rate, Total, and Grand Total Display
menus.

See PV Setup menu for details on selecting what Modbus PVs appear on the top and bottom display.
Press Enter to access the Top Display menu and Up button to scroll through choices. Press Enter to

make a selection and proceed to the next menu.
Press the Menu button to back out of a menu, or hold the Menu button to exit at any time.

PV
PV-U
TAG-U
TAG-PV
TG-PV-U

Note: Some top display selections may not appear if no PV is assigned to display on the top display.

Bottom Display (BOTDSP)

The Bottom Display menu sets what Modbus PV information will be displayed on the bottom display. The
available programming options for the bottom display are determined by the Top Dis pl ay menu setting.
For level display models, the selections for the Bottom Display menu are fixed. A combination of Modbus
PVs, tags, and units can be selected to appear individually or as an alternating display.

A selection without a PV component will use the bottom display to show the unit or tag of the PV
displayed on the top display. These will change as the top display PVs are scanned.

The display of rate, total, and grand total is programmed in the Rate, Total, and Grand Total Display
menus.

See PV Setup menu for details on selecting what Modbus PVs appear on the top and bottom display.
Press Enter to access the Bottom Display menu and Up button to scroll through choices. Press Enter to

make a selection and proceed to the next menu.
Press the Menu button to back out of a menu, or hold the Menu button to exit at any time.

Selection

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TAG
TAG-U
UNITS
PV

TG-PV-U

OFF

UNITS
TAG
TAG-U

OFF

TAG-PV

TG-PV-U

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Note 1

Off

Display is turned off during normal op­eration

TAG-PV

Units

Display units

PV

Display Modbus PVs

Tag and PV

Display alternating tag and Modbus
PVs

Tag, PV, and Units

Display alternating tag, Modbus PVs,
and units

Off

Display is turned off during normal op­eration

TG-PV-U

PV

Display Modbus PVs

Tag and PV

Display alternating tag and Modbus
PVs

Tag, PV, and Units

Display alternating tag, Modbus PVs,
and units

Off

Display is turned off during normal op­eration

OFF

UNITS
PV

TAG-PV

TG-PV-U

OFF

PV

TAG-PV

TG-PV-U

OFF

Note: Some top display selections may not appear if no PV is assigned to display on the top display.

PV Display Setup (PVSETUP)

The PV Display Setup menu is used to configure the display options for each Modbus PV setup in the PV
Number Configuration (PV NUM) menu on page 38. For each Modbus PV, this includes selecting the top

or bottom display, entering tag and unit, setting the Float data type decimal location (for Float data types
only), setting the display decimal point location, and scaling the Modbus PV to display as engineering
units.

Note 1: Not applicable to feet and inches display models.
Note 2: The Float Decimal Point menu only appears if the PV data type has been set to Float (Not

applicable to Ft & In model).

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Modbus PV Display Format (FORMAT)

The PV Display Setup menu is used to configure the display options for each Modbus PV.

Decimal Display Models

The PV may appear on the top display (TOPDSP) or bottom display (BOTDSP). The PV may
also be turned off (OFF), and will not display; though it may be used in math functions, and the
data will be polled if in Modbus Master mode.

Feet and Inches Display Models

The PV may appear on the top feet and inches display with 1/16 of an inch (FtIn16), 1/8 of
an inch (FtIn8), or appear on the 7-digit bottom display (DEC) with no decimal points. The PV
may also be turned off (OFF), and will not display; though it may be used in math functions,
and the data will be polled if in Modbus Master mode.

Press Enter to access the Format menu and Up button to scroll through choices. Press Enter to make a
selection and proceed to the next menu.

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

Enter Modbus PV Tag (TAG)

Each Modbus PV may have a unique programmable tag to identify the PV while the display is scanning.
To program the Modbus PV tag, select the Tag menu and press Enter.

Program the custom tag as described in S etti ng Al pha numeric Labels on page 25. When the label has
been programmed, press Enter to confirm the label and leave the Tag parameter.

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

Enter Modbus PV Units (UNITS)

Each Modbus PV may have a unique engineering unit identifier to display while scanning. To program the
Modbus PV unit, select the Units menu and press Enter.

Program the custom unit as described in Setting Alphanumeric Labels on page 25. When the label has
been programmed, press Enter to confirm the label and leave the Units parameter.

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

Set Float Data Type Decimal Point (FLOAT.DP)

This menu is only used if the PV selected was set to a data type of Float in PV Number Configuration (PV
NUM) on page 38. To program the Modbus PV float decimal point location, select the Float Decimal Point

menu and press Enter.
Set the decimal point location to correspond to the decimal point location of the float data. 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. Press Enter to confirm the number of decimal; points
and continue programming.

Set Display Decimal Poin t (DISP.DP)

Select the display decimal point location for the scaled Modbus PV value.

Decimal Display Models

Select the display decimal point location for the scaled Modbus PV value.
To program the Modbus PV display decimal point location, select the Display Decimal Point

menu and press Enter.
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. Press

Enter to confirm the number of decimal; points and continue programming. Feet and Inches Display Models

On feet and inches display models, this value is fixed, the top display PVs showing feet and
inches and the bottom display PVs showing no decimal location.

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Tem por ar y Display
Will display current val ue
on bottom display

Tem por ar y Display
Will display current val ue
on bottom display

Tem por ar y Display
Will display current val ue
on bottom display

Tem por ar y Display
Will display current val ue
on bottom display

Tem por ar y Display
Will display current val ue
on bottom display

Tem por ar y Display
Will display current val ue
on bottom display

Scale Modbus PV to Engineering Units (SCALE)

The Modbus PVs may be scaled to reflect different engineering units than the data read out of the
Modbus slave device register. To do this, use the Scale menu to select the type of scale desired.

Note 1: The bottom display of the feet and inches display models does not show decimal points. While
the decimal point may not appear, it is included on the factor programming steps. For example: To enter a
conversion factor of 2.54, select a factor decimal point with 2 decimal locations, and enter a factor value
of 254.
Note 2:

MP-SCAL is only available when scaling PV1.

Factor (FACTOR)

Factor scaling uses a conversion factor for scaling a number of PV register counts to a single
display count. In other words, the factor acts as a multiplier to change Modbus PV register
data units into display engineering uni ts .

Factor Decimal Point (FACTR.DP)

Enter the number of decimal point locations necessary to enter the conversion factor.

Conversion Factor Value (VALUE)

Enter the conversion factor; the multiplier value that is applied to the Modbus PV register

data to convert it to the desired display engineering units.
For example: if the PV register data is a height in centimeters, but a height in inches is
desired on the display, a factor of 0.393701 would be entered.
(Display Value) = (Modbus Register Value) * (Factor)
Example: (386.08 cm) * (0.393701) = (152.00 in) = (12 ft 8 in)

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Note 1

Ft & In Display

Decimal Display

Note: The bottom display of the feet and inches display models does not show decimal
points. While the decimal point may not appear, it is included on the factor programming
steps.

For example: if the PV register data is 0 to 100 in a flowmeter, but a flow rate desired on the
display is 0 to 250 GPM, a factor of 2.5 would be entered. On feet and inches display models,
there is no lower display decimal point. Therefore, a factor decimal point of 1 place is
selected, and a conversion factor value of 25 is entered.

Linear (LINEAR)

Linear scaling is used to convert a linear scale of PV to display value.

Input Values 1 and 2 (INP)

Enter the Modbus PV register data for scaling points 1 and 2.

Display Values 1 and 2 (DSP)

Enter the corresponding display values for input points 1 and 2.
For example: If a PV register contains data in terms of tank height in feet for a 100 feet tank,
the display value can be linearly scaled for an input of 0 feet (Input 1) displaying 0 percent
(Display 1), and an input of 100 feet (Input 2) displaying as 100 percent (Display 2).
Not available on Modbus PVs assigned to the feet and inches display of feet and inches
display models.

Multipoint Scaling (MP-SCAL)

This type of scaling is only available for PV1. Multipoint Scaling is used when multiple linear
scaling points are required, such as round horizontal tanks or conical storage silos. Up to 32
linearization points may be entered, with linear scaling between each point.
Not available on Modbus PV1 if assigned to the feet and inches display of feet and inches
display model.

Number of Points (NO PTS)

Enter number of linearization points. The default value is 2 points. For linear inputs

requiring only 2 scale points, use Linear scaling.

Math Channel Display Setup (MATH)

The Math Channel Display Setup menu is used to configure the display options for each of the four math
channels, CV1 to CV4.
Menu will only display the math channels that have been enabled. See Math Channel (CV1 to CV4)
Programming (MATH) on page 74 for details on programming the math functions.

Note 1:
visible. If

Note 2: Menu not applicable to feet and inches display format.

FORMAT

must be set to either

FORMAT

is set to

TOPDSP

OFF

, these menus are not visible.

or

BOTDSP

for the

TAG, UNITS

, and

DISP.DP

menus to be

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Math Display Format (FORMAT)

The Math Display Format menu is used to configure the display format for each math channel. The Math
Display Format must be set to display on either the top or bottom display for the TAG, UNITS and DISP.DP
menus to appear.

Decimal Display Models

The math channel value may appear on the top display (TOPDSP) or bottom display (BOTDSP).
The math channel value may also be turned off (OFF), and will not display; though it may be
used in other math functions.

Feet and Inches Display Models

The math channel may appear on the top feet and inches display with 1/16 of an inch
(FtIn16), 1/8 of an inch (FtIn8), or appear on the 7-digit bottom display (DEC) with no
decimal points. The math channel may also be turned off (OFF), and will not display; though it
may be used in other math functions.

Press Enter to access the Format menu and Up button to scroll through choices. Press Enter to make a
selection and proceed to the next menu.

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

Enter Math Channel Tag (TAG)

Each math channel may have a unique programmable tag to identify the math channel while the display
is scanning. To program the tag, select the Tag menu and press Enter.

Program the custom tag as described in Setting Alphanumeric Labels on page 25. When the label has
been programmed, press Enter to confirm the label and leave the Tag parameter.

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

Enter Math Channel Units (UNITS)

Each math channel may have a unique engineering unit identifier to display while scanning. To program
the units, select the Units menu and press Enter.

Program the custom unit as described in Setting Alphanumeric Labels on page 25. When the label has
been programmed, press Enter to confirm the label and leave the Units parameter.

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

Set Display Decimal Point (DISP.DP)

Select the display decimal point location for the math channel value. To program the math channel
display decimal point location, select the Display Decimal Point menu and press Enter.

Decimal Display Models

Set the display decimal point location for the math channel. 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. Press Enter to confirm the number of decimal
points and continue programming.

Feet and Inches Display Models

Feet and inches display models do not have this menu. On feet and inches display models,
this value is fixed, the top display PVs showing feet and inches and the bottom display PVs
showing no decimal location.

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Pulse Rate Display Setup (RATE)

The Rate Display Setup menu configures the pulse input rate display. For information on setting up the
pulse input, refer to Setting Pulse Input Type (PULSE.IN) on page 58.

This menu is used to configure:

Rate Display Format (Top Display, Bottom Display, or Off)

Rate Tag

Rate Time Base

Rate Units

Rate Display Decimal Point

Ft & In Display

Decimal Display

Note 1: Menu selection is not present in feet and inches display models.

Rate Display Format

The rate display format is selected after pressing Enter at the Rate Display Setup menu (RATE). If the rate
is set to off (OFF), then no other rate parameters are configured. Otherwise, the rate display will be cycled
on the display with the Modbus PVs.

On decimal display models, the rate may appear on the top display (TOPDSP) or bottom display (BOTDSP).
On feet and inches display models, the rate may appear only on the bottom display (BOTDSP) with no

decimal points.

Enter Rate Tag (TAG)

The rate display may include a custom tag to identify it while the display is scanning. To program the tag,
select the Tag menu and press Enter.

Program the custom tag as described in Setting Alphanumeric Labels on page 25. When the label has
been programmed, press Enter to confirm the label and leave the Tag parameter.

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

Select Rate Time Base (T BASE)

The scanner calculates pulse input rate based on rate time base and the 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 Enter to access the Time Base menu and Up button to scroll through choices. Press Enter to
make a selection and proceed to the next menu.

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

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Gallon/ Minute *

Gallons per time base unit

The units selected in this menu are the desired display units only. The units defined

Rate Unit Selection

Unit

Description

Select Rate Display Units (RATE U)

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 gallons and time base is seconds).

Press Enter to access the Rate Units menu and Up button to scroll through choices. Press Enter to make
a selection and proceed to the next menu. Press the Menu button to exit without saving changes.

The following units may be selected as the base units for rate. The time base for rate is selected
separately in other menus.

GAL/M*
L/M* Liter/ Minute * Liters per time base unit
IGAL/M* Imperial Gallon/ Minute * Imperial Gallons per time base unit

M3/M* Meters3/ Minute * Meters cubed per time base unit
BBL/M* Barrel/ Minute * Barrel per time base unit
BUSH/M* Bushels/ Minute * Bushels per time base unit
cuyD/M* Cubic Yards/ Minute * Cubic yards per time base unit
cuFt/M* Cubic Feet/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
cuIn/M* Cubic Inches/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
LiBBL/M* Liquid Barrels/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
BBBL/M* Beer Barrels/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
HECtL/M* Hectoliters/ Minute * Gallons per time base unit
CUST/M* Custom Volume/Minute* Custom volume/hour (enter custom rate conversion factor)

* Rate time base shows as minute for example only. See Select Rate Time Base (T BASE) on page 50 for
details on setting the appropriate base time unit for your application.

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 (F-UNIT) on page 60 for details.

This allows the display units to be different than the units defined by the flow meter,

IMPORTANT

or be changed easily after initial programming. Unit conversions for rates and totals
are performed automatically by the scanner. See Automatic Unit Conversions on
page 55 for details.

The custom rate unit selection (CUST) will require the custom unit to be entered by the user. See Custom
Units Entry (CUST) on page 56.

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Set Rate Display Decimal Point (RATE.DP)

The Rate Display Decimal Point menu sets the number of decimal points in the rate display. Press Enter
to access the Rate Display Decimal Point menu.

Decimal Display Models

Set the display decimal point location for the rate display. 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. Press Enter to confirm the number of decimal
points and continue programming.

Feet and Inches Display Models

Feet and inches display models do not have this menu. On feet and inches display models,
the rate appears on the bottom display only, with no decimal locations.

Pulse Totalizer Display Setup (TOTAL)

The Total Display Setup menu configures the pulse input totalizer. For information on setting up the pulse
input, refer to Setting Pulse Input Type (PULSE.IN) on page 58.

This menu is used to configure:

Total Display Format (Top Display, Bottom Display, or Off)

Total Units

Total Display Decimal Point

Note 1: Menu selection is not present in feet and inches display models.

Total Display Format

The total display format is selected after pressing Enter at the Total Display Setup menu (TOTAL). If the
total is set to off (OFF), then no other total parameters are configured. Otherwise, the total display will be
cycled on the display with the Modbus PVs.

On decimal display models, the total may appear on the top display (TOPDSP) or bottom display (BOTDSP).
On feet and inches display models, the total may appear only on the bottom display (BOTDSP) with no

decimal points.

Tag (TAG)

The total display may have a unique programmable tag to identify it while the display is scanning. To
program the total display tag, select the Tag menu and press Enter.

Program the custom tag as described in Setting Alphanumeric Labels on page 25. When the label has
been programmed, press Enter to confirm the label and leave the Tag parameter.

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

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Gallons

Gallons

Liters

Liters

Imperial Gallons

Imperial gallons

Meters3

Meters cubed

Barrels

Barrels

Bushels

Bushels

Cubic Yards

Cubic yards

Cubic Feet

Cubic feet

Cubic Inches

Cubic inches

Liquid Barrels

Liquid barrels

Beer Barrels

Beer barrels

Hectoliters

Hectoliters

Custom Volume

Enter custom total or
grand total unit

Total Unit Selection

Unit

Description

Total Units (TOT U)

This menu is used to select the display units for the total.
Total is displayed as a unit of volume with a multiplier. The multiplier prefix will appear before the total unit

(examples: MGAL, kL).
A 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 (examples: MGAL, kL).
Multipliers will convert the total for 1, 100, 1000, or 1 million units. The scanner will appropriately calculate

the total for display with the programmed multiplier and units.
A custom unit may be selected (VOL CUST), and no multiplier menu will be required. See Custom Units

Entry (CUST) on page 56.
Press Enter to access the Total Units menu and Up button to scroll through choices. Press Enter to make

a selection and proceed to the next menu. If a unit other than custom unit (VOL CUST) was selected,
select a total unit multiplier. Press the Up button to scroll through multiplier choices, and press Enter to
make a selection and continue programming.

The custom total unit selection (VOL CUST) will require the custom unit to be entered by the user. See
Custom Units Entry (CUST) on page 56. A total conversion factor is available with custom units.

Press the Menu button to exit without saving changes.

The following units may be selected as the base units for total and grand total.

GAL
L
IGAL
M3
BBL
BUSH
cuyD
cuFt
cuIn

LiBBL
BBBL
HECtL
CUST

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Note 1

Set Total Display Decimal Point (TOTAL.DP)

The Total Display Decimal Point menu sets the number of decimal points in the total display. Press Enter
to access the Total Display Dec ima l Point menu.

Decimal Display Models

Set the display decimal point location for the total display. 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. Press Enter to confirm the number of decimal
points and continue programming.

Feet and Inches Display Models

Feet and inches display models do not have this menu. On feet and inches display models,
the total appears on the bottom display only, with no decimal locations.

Grand Totalizer Display Setup (GrTOTAL)

The Grand Total Display Setup menu configures the pulse input grand totalizer. For information on setting
up the pulse input, refer to Setting Pulse Input Type (PULSE.IN) on page 58.
This menu is used to configure:

Grand Total Display Format (Top Display, Bottom Display, or Off)

Grand Total Units

Grand Total Display Decim al Point

Note 1: Menu selection is not present in feet and inches display models.

Grand Total Display Format

The grand total display format is selected after pressing Enter at the Grand Total Display Setup menu
(GrTOTAL). If the total is set to off (OFF), then no other total parameters are configured. Otherwise, the
grand total display will be cycled on the display with the Modbus PVs.
On decimal display models, the grand total may appear on the top display (TOPDSP) or bottom display
(BOTDSP).
On feet and inches display models, the grand total may appear only on the bottom display (BOTDSP) with
no decimal points.

Grand Total Units (GTOT U)

This menu is used to select the display units for the grand total.
Grand total is displayed as a unit of volume with a multiplier. The multiplier prefix will appear before the

total unit (examples: MGAL, kL).
A 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 (examples: MGAL, kL).

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Multipliers will convert the grand total for 1, 100, 1000, or 1 million units. The scanner will appropriatel y
calculate the grand total for display with the programmed multiplier and units.

A custom unit may be selected (VOL CUST), and no multiplier menu will be required. See Custom Units
Entry (CUST) on page 56.

Press Enter to access the Grand Total Units menu and Up button to scroll through choices. Press Enter
to make a selection and proceed to the next menu. If a unit other than custom unit (VOL CUST) was
selected, select a grand total unit multiplier. Press the Up button to scroll through multiplier choices, and
press Enter to make a selection and continue programming.

The custom grand total unit selection (VOL CUST) will require the custom unit to be entered by the user.
See Custom Units Entry (CUST) on page 56.

Press the Menu button to exit without saving changes.

Refer to the Total Units Se l ect ion table on pag e 53 for a list of available grand total units.

Set Grand Total Display Decimal Point (GRTOT.DP)

The Grand Total Display Decimal Point menu sets the number of decimal points in the grand total dis p lay.
Press Enter to access the Grand Total Display Decimal Point menu.

Decimal Display Models

Set the display decimal point location for the grand total display. 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. Press Enter to confirm the number of
decimal points and continue programming.

Feet and Inches Display Models

Feet and inches display models do not have this menu. On feet and inches display models,
the grand total appears on the bottom display only, with no decimal locations.

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 scanner.

No unit conversions will be performed when the K-Factor Units (F-UNIT) 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.

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Unit Name

Custom Units Entry (CUST)

When a custom unit is selected for rate, total, or grand total, a menu allows for entry of the custom unit.
Any 5-digit 14-segment unit label may be entered for a custom rate unit (example: DRUMS).
Any 7-digit 14-segment unit label may be entered for a custom total or grand total unit (examples:

BOTTLES, DRUMS).
A custom rate, total, or grand total unit will allow a total or grand total conversion factor to be entered to

define the unit. When selected for total or grand total, a custom unit will not allow a multiplier prefix.

Custom Rate, Total, and Grand Total Units Name (CUNITS, TUNITS,, GTUNIT)

If a custom rate unit has been selected (CUST) for rate, total, or grant total, an indicator (CUNITS, TUNITS,
or GTUNIT respectively) will display for one second, followed by the custom unit name.

Note:

VOL

is the default custom unit name for rate.

GrTOTAL

To change the name of the custom unit, press Enter when the custom unit name is being displayed and
enter the new custom unit name.

For details on setting the custom unit name, refer to Setting Alphanumeric Labels on page 25.
Press Menu button to exit this menu without saving changes.

After the custom unit name has been entered, enter the rate, total, or grand total conversion factor. The
conversion factor is the numbered used to multiply from the desired custom units to the units chosen to
define the k-factor.

For example, if the rate unit conversion factor is to display rate in bottles/second, and each bottle holds

2.5 gallons, the conversion factor is 0.4 (bottles/gallon) if the k-factor was entered in pulses/gallon.
Use the Up or Right arrows to select the number of decimal points needed for the conversion factor.

Press Enter.
After the conversion factor label is displayed (RATE-CF, TOT-CF, GT-CF), enter the conversion factor.
Press the Enter button, at any time, to accept a setting or Menu button to exit without saving changes.
The following example details setting a custom rate conversion factor.

is the default custom unit name for grand total.

Custom Units Conversion Factor (RATE-CF, TOT-CF, GT-CF)

TOTAL

is the default custom unit name for total.

See Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for more information on programming the rate, total, or grand
total conversion factor.

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Tank Indicator Tank Size (TANKSZ)

The Tank Size menu defines the 100% full level for the 20-segment tank level indicator on feet and
inches display models. This menu is not present in decimal display models. All PV values displayed on
the top line feet and inches display will use this tank level indicator.

To set the maximum height of the tank level indicator, enter the level for thank to display as full. Enter the
full value in feet.

See Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for more information on entering the tank full level in feet.
Press Enter to confirm and save the tank level indicator full value.

Tag Display Time (T-TAG)

If either display is set to toggle a custom tag as part of the Top Display or Bottom Display programming
the scanner will prompt for a toggle time with this menu.

The custom tag for each variable will display before each variable for a number of seconds set by this
parameter. The tag may be programmed to display for 1 to 49 seconds.

Press Enter to access the Tag Display Time menu. Use the Up and Right buttons enter the tag display
time. Press Enter to make a selection and proceed to the next menu. See Setting Numeric Values on
page 25 for more information.

Press the Menu button to exit without saving changes.

Units Display Time (T-UNITS)

If either display is set to toggle units as part of the To p Displ ay or Bottom Display programming the
scanner will prompt for a toggle time with this menu.

The unit for each variable will display before each variable for a number of seconds set by this parameter.
The unit may be programmed to display for 1 to 49 seconds.

Press Enter to access the Units Display Time menu. Use the Up and Right buttons enter the units
display time. Press Enter to make a selection and proceed to the next menu. See Setting Numeric Values
on page 25 for more information.

Press the Menu button to exit without saving changes.

Scan Time (T-SCAN)

The scan time defines how long a variable will be shown on the display while automatically scanning.
After the scan time has elapsed, the next tag, unit, and variable will be displayed.

The scan time may be programmed to c ycle the disp lay to the next vari ab le ev er y 2 to 99 seconds.
Press Enter to access the Scan Time menu. Use the Up and Right buttons enter the scan time. Press

Enter to make a selection and proceed to the next menu. See Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for
more information.

Press the Menu button to exit without saving changes.

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Input Selection

Input Type

Description

ACTIVE

Active

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

Magnetic coil flowmeter inputs

External power supply driven isolated pulse inputs.
ACTLO

Active, Low

External power supply driven pulse inputs with a low threshold

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

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

Disable the pulse input and all pulse input related features includ­ing rate, total, and grand total features

INPUT LEVEL

mV V

ISO

Setting Pulse Input Type (PULSE.IN)

Seven input types may be set for the pulse input, and it may be disabled. See Pulse Input specifications
on page 11.

The pulse input is disabled with factory settings.
Press Enter to access the menu then press the Up to scroll through the flashing choices. Press Enter to

accept the setting. Press Menu to back out of a menu, or hold Menu to exit at any time.
The following input types may be selected.

COIL

ISO

NPNLO

PNPLO
DISABLE

Coil

Active, Isolated

NPN, Low

PNP, Low
Disable Input

Note: Input selector switch must be set to mV

Note: Input selector switch must be set to ISO

threshold

threshold

Input Level Selection Switch

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

See Pulse Input Signal Connections on page 21 for details on wiring the input types.

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Performing a k-factor operation will override any scaling or calibration programming.

Performing k-factor programming will override any input scaling

Entering the K-Factor (KFACTOR)

The pulse input used for rate, total, and grand total may be scaled using the K-factor, or conversion
factor, function. Most flowmeter manufacturers provide this information with the device. Enter the K-Factor
(KFACTOR) 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 scanner will automatically calculate
the flow rate, total, and grand total using the K-Factor and the units and time base selected in the Rate,
Total, and Grand Total menus.

Refer to To enter the Cutoff, see Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for more
information.

IMPORTANT

Press Enter to access the menu then press the Up to scroll through the menu choices. Press Enter to
select a menu, and press the UP to scroll through the flashing choices. Press Enter to accept the setting.
Press Menu to back out of a menu, or hold Menu to exit at any time.

IMPORTANT

Pulse Input Scaling & Calibration (SCALCAL) on page 76 for more information on
these programming methods.

programming. Verify the method of programming required and use the password
protection feature to secure the scanner if necessary.

For information on the Undo? menu, refer to Undoing K-Factor or Scale
Programming (UNDO? KFACTOR) on page 76.

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Undoing K-Factor or Scale Programming (UNDO? KFACTOR)

Whenever the input programming is being changed from using k-factor to scaling; or from scaling to k­factor, 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 pulse input
scaling.

Note 1: The Undo? menu will appear after the Scaling and Calibration menu if the scanner pulse inputs
are programmed with a k-factor. If a scaling operation has already been performed, the Undo? menu will
appear after the K-Factor menu instead.

K-Factor Units (F-UNIT)

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 Pulse Rate Display Setup (RATE) on page 50

The K-Factor Custom Unit (P/VOL)

Automatic unit conversions are not performed when the K-factor unit is set to custom. See page 55 for
information on the automatic unit conversion feature.

K-Factor Decimal Point (KF.DP)

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

K-Factor Value (VALUE)

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

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Serial Communications Settings (COMM)

The Serial Communications menu is used to setup serial communications parameters necessary for
communication via the R S-485 connection and Modbus.

Press Enter to access the Serial Communications Settings menu then press the Up to scroll through the
menu choices. Press Enter to select a menu. Press Menu to back out of a menu, or hold Menu to exit at
any time.

Modbus communications is performed with the 3-wire (including Ground) RS-485 connector.
Refer to the ProtEX Scanner Modbus Register Tables located at www.predig.com for additional Modbus

information.

Scanner Modbus ID (SCAN ID)

The Scanner Modbus ID menu sets the Modbus address (ID) of the scanner. The scanner Modbus ID
may be programmed between 1 and 247. When using more than one device in a multi-drop mode, each
device must be provided with its own unique address.

To program the Modbus ID, refer to Setting Numeric Values on pag e 25.

Baud Rate (BAUD)

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.
In the Baud Rate menu, use the Up button to scroll through the menu choices. Press Enter to make a

selection and proceed to the next menu.

Transmit Delay Time (TXDELAY)

The transmit delay may be set between 0 and 199 ms.
To program the transmit delay time, refer to Setting Numeric Values on page 25.

Parity (PARTIY)

The parity can be set to even (EVEN), odd (ODD), or none with 1 (NONE1) or 2 (NONE2) stop bits.
In the Baud Rate menu, use the Up button to scroll through the menu choices. Press Enter to make a

selection and proceed to the next menu.

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ADVANCE

Off

Disable output

ADVANCED MENU

Display Functions & Messages

The scanner displays various functions and messages during setup of advanced features. The following
table shows the Advanced Features menu functions and messages in the order they appear in the menu.

Display Parameter Action/Setting

OUTPUT

OUT 1

OFF

PULSE

RATE

DEC.PT

COUNT

TOTAL

GrTOTAL

RETRAN

QUAD

TEST

PV

SORUCE

ALARM

PV NUM

PV 1

SET

RESET

RATE

SET

RESET

TOTAL

GRTOT

ON

OFF

TIMER

Start

PERIOD

TIME

OUT 2

A OUT

SOURCE

PV1

DSPLY 1

OUt 1

DSPLY 2

OUt 2

SAVE?

Advanced Enter Advanced menu
Output Setup open collector outputs Out 1 and Out 2
Output 1 Assign function of open collector output 1

Pulse Set Out 1 or Out 2 for pulse output mode
Rate Assign pulse output to rate
Decimal Point Set Count decimal point
Count Value Set count value
Total Assign pulse output to total
Grand Total Assign pulse output to grand total
Retransmit Assign pulse output to retransmit
Quadrature Assign pulse output to quadrature
Test Assign pulse output to test mode
Process Variable Assign pulse output to a PV or CV
Source Set puls e output referenc e variable
Alarm Assign Out 1 or Out 2 for alarm output mode
Process Variable Number Assign alarm output to a PV or CV
Process Variable 1 Select Process Variable to assign alarm to (1-16)
Set Point Set rate alarm set point
Reset Point Set rate alarm reset point
Rate Assign alarm output to rate
Set Point Set rate alarm set point
Reset Point Set rate alarm reset point
Total Assign alarm output to total
Grand Total Assign alarm output to grand total
On Set output to on state
Off Set output to off state
Timer Set Out 1 or Out 2 for timed pulse output mode
Start Activate timed pulse output
Delay Set the time of one period (seconds)
On Set the active low pulse width time
Output 2 Assign function of open collector output 2
Analog Output Enter Analog Output menu
Source Set anal og output reference variable
Process Variable 1 Set PV as analog output source, can select any active PV (1-16)
Display 1 Output display 1 value
Output 1 Output 1 value
Display 2 Output display 2 value
Output 2 Output 2 value
Save Save entered analog parameters

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Display

Parameter

Action/Setting

CV1

Rate

TOTAL

GrTOTAL

DISABLE

MATH

CV 1

MULTI

PAR1

PAR2

PAR3

L2P1

L2P2

L2P3

DIVIDE

DIFABS

WAVG

DRAW

RATIO

CONCEN

CONST

NONE

ABS

SQRT

SUM

DIF

GATE

LO GATE

HI GATE

FILTER

HI

LO

MED

CUTOFF

SCALCAL

UNDO? KFACTOR

SCALE NO?

SCALE YES?

NO PTS

UNIS

T BASE

INP 1

Dsp 1

INP 2

Math Channel 1 Set CV as analog output source, can select any active CV (1-4)
Rate Output Set rate as output variable
Total Output Set total as output variable
Grand Total Output S et grand total as output variable
Disable Turn off the analog output
Math Enter Math menu
Math Channel 1 Program math channel (Channel 1-4)
Multiply Set math to multiply
Parameter 1 Enter math function parameter 1
Parameter 2 Enter math function parameter 2
Parameter 3 Enter math function parameter 3
Level 2 Parameter 1 Enter nest ed math functi on level 2 parameter 1
Level 2 Parameter 2 Enter nest ed math functi on level 2 parameter 2
Level 3 Parameter 3 Enter nest ed math functi on level 2 parameter 3
Divide Set math function to divide
Absolute Difference Set math function to absolute difference
Weighted Average Set math function to weighted average
Draw Set math function to draw
Ratio Set math function to ratio
Concentration Set math function to concentration
Constant Set math function to a constant value
None Set math function to none
Absolute Value Set math function to absolute value
Square Root Set math function to square root
Sum Set math function to sum
Difference Set math function to difference
Gate Enter Gate menu

Low Gate Set Low Gate
High Gate Set High Gate
Filter Enter Filter menu
High Speed Filter Set high speed filter
Low Speed Filter Set low speed filter
Medium Speed Filter Set medium speed filter
Low-Flow Cutoff Enter Low-Low Cutoff menu
Scal e & Calibrate Enter the Scale & Calibrate menu to program without using a k-factor
Undo K-Factor

Scale No? Do not use scale programming
Scal e Yes? Use scale programming
Number of Points Enter the number of scaling or calibration points
Scale Volume Units Enter pulse input scaled volume units
Scale Time Unit Enter the pulse input scaled rate time unit
Input 1 Calibrate or scale input 1 value
Display 1 Program display 1 value
Input 2 Calibrate or scale input 2 value

Undo the k-factor programming and use Scale m enu programmi ng?

(This option will only appear if meter is currently set for K-Factor)

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Display

Parameter

Action/Setting

DsP 2

SaVe?

T RESET

TOTAL

MAN

ENABLE

DISABLE

AUTO

T DELAY

GTRESET

PASSWRD

UNLOCKD

LOCKED

Pass

UnLOC

LOCD

Pass T

Pass GT

CUSTOM

POS 1

SYSTEM

SETTIME

YEAR

MONTH

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

DAY

TIME

DATALOG

LOGTIME

LOG 1

DISABLE

ENABLE

INTERVL

FULSTOP

Display 2 Program display 2 value
Save Save entered calibration or scale parameters
Total Reset Enter the Total Reset menu
Total Reset Select the Total Reset method
Manual Manual total reset
Enable Enable manual reset
Disable Disable manual reset
Automatic Automatic total reset
Time Delay Automatic reset ti me delay
Grand Total Reset Select the Grand Total Reset method
Password Enter the Password menu
Unlocked Program pass word to lock scanner
Locked Enter password to unlock scanner
Password Program password to lock scanner parameters
Unlock Password has been unlocked
Lock Password has been locked
Password Total Program password to prevent total reset
Password Grand Total Enter password to lock out grand total related parameters and reset
Custom Enter Custom menu
Position 1 Set menu position 1 (1-8)
System Enter System menu
Set Time S et real-time clock date and time
Year Set the year
Month Set the month
January S et month as January
February Set month as February
March Set month as March
April Set month as April
May Set month as May
June Set month as June
July Set month as July
August Set month as August
September Set month as September
October S et month as October
November Set month as November
December Set month as December
Day Set the day
Time Set the hour and minute
Data Log Enter Data Log menu
Log Time S et daily data log times
Log 1 Set first daily log time (1-4)
Disable Disable log number
Enable Enable log number
Interval Set interval log time
Stop When Full Data logging will stop when the log is full

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Display

Parameter

Action/Setting

CONT

START

LOGVIEW

LOGVIEW ALL

ERASE

ERASE ALL?

BAKLITE

ENABLE

DISABLE

AO CAL

BACKUP

SAVE?

LOAD?

DEFAULT

DFALTS?

INFO

SOFT

VER

MODEL

Continue Data logging will continue when the log is full, deleting old data
Start Begin interval logging
Log View Vi ew data log
All Log View Vi ew all dat a log points
All Erase Erase all logs
Erase? Confirm to erase all logs
Backlight Enable or disable backlight
Disable Disable backlight
Enable Enable backlight
Analog Output Calibration Enter Analog Output Calibration menu
Backup Enter Backup menu
Save? Save current parameters to backup restore
Load? Load parameters from backup restore
Default Restore factory default parameter settings
Reset Defaults Confirm factory reset
Info Enter Info menu
Software Display software ID number
Version Display software version number
Model Display model number

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Advanced Menu Programming (ADVANCE)

To simplify the setup process, functions not needed for most applications are located in the Advanced
menu. Access the Advanced menu features by pressing Enter at the Advance menu in the Main Menu
defined on page 36. 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.

The Advanced menu is used to select:

• Open Collector Output Configuration (OUTPUT)

• Analog Output Configuration (A OUT)

• Math channel functions (MATH)

• Gate Function for Lo w Sp eed Inputs (GATE)

• Set the Input Filter (FILTER)

• Set Low Flow C utoff (CUTOFF)

• Scale the Rate Input and Override K-Factor (SCALCAL)

• Select Method of Total and Grand Total Reset (T RESET)

• Set Passwords (PASSWRD)

• Reconfigure the Main Menu Structure (CUSTOM)

• Enter the System Menu for Scanner Operation and Data Logging (SYSTEM)

• Configure Serial Communication Settings (COMM)

Note 1: Analog Output (A OUT) menu displayed only for scanners with the analog output option.

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Open Collector Outputs (OUTPUT)

The scanner is equipped with two NPN open collector outputs that may be set up for pulse outputs,
alarms, timed pulses, or turned off.
Pulse outputs can be based on the rate, total or grand total counts, one-for-one retransmit for input
pulses, a Modbus PV value, or math channel value. 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 a Modbus PV, math channel, 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.
The output may be disabled by selecting Off.

Output 1 and 2 Setup (OUT 1, OUT 2)

The function of open collector output 1 and 2 is configured using the Off (OFF), Pulse (PULSE), Alarm
(ALARM), and Timer (TIMER) menus detailed below.
In the Output 1 and 2 menus, use the Up button to scroll through the menu choices. Press Enter to make
a selection and proceed to the next menu.
See Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for more information on programming numeric count, set, and
reset value.

Pulse Output (PUlse)

Pulse outputs may be assigned to: rate (RATE); total (TOTAL); grand total (GrTOTAL);
retransmit (RETRAN); quadrature (QUAD); Modbus PV or math channel (PV); or test (TEST).

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No t e 1

Note 1:
will not ask for a source.

SOURCE

Input Pulse Rate Pulse Output (RATE)

A pulse rate based pulse output is a factor of the rate display and count (or divisor). 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, t he in put 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.

Total & Grand Total Pulse Output (TOTAL, GrTOTAL)

A total and grand total based pulse output is a factor of the associated total and count (or

divisor). A pulse will be generated for every total accumulation amount equal to the count.

Retransmit Pulse Output (RETRAN)

The retransmitting pulse output will send an output pulse for every input pulse, essentiall y

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.

menu only applicable to PV option.

RATE, TOTAL, GrTOTAL

, and

TEST

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Quadrature Pulse 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 QUAD. Only one output should be set to QUAD. If both outputs are set to QUAD,

both outputs will be disabled. The other output should be programmed as desired for the

quadrature output function, and must be a pulse (PUlse) output selection.

Test Pulse 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.

Modbus PV or Math Pulse Output (PV)

The pulse output may be based on an enabled Modbus PV or math channels CV1 to

CV4. The pulse output frequency in hertz (Hz) is calculated as the value of the selected

PV or CV divided by the programmable count (or divisor).

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The frequency of the pulse output will update as the PV or CV value is changed.

For example, if the output is set to reference PV 2, and PV 2 is reading 1540.5, with a

count or 10, the pulse output frequency will be 154.05 Hz.

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Alarm Output (ALARM)

Alarm outputs may be assigned to: Modbus PV or math channel (PV NUM); rate (RATE); total
(TOTAL); grand total (GRTOT); always on (ON), or always off (OFF).

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

Modbus PV or Math Alarm (PV NUM)

Program a PV (PV1-16) or math channel (CV1-4) to trigger an alarm. Select the source

PV or CV for the alarm and enter the disp lay value set and reset points. The 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.

Pulse Rate Alarm (RATE)

Program the pulse rate display set point to trigger the alarm. The rate alarm deadband is

determined by the difference between set and reset points. Minimum deadband is one

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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 total/grand

total is reset to 0.

If automatic total/grand total reset is enabled, the output will generate an alarm for a

period of time programmed in ADVANCE  T RESET  TOTAL  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 R eset

(T RESET) on page 78.

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 (TIMER)

The timer output produces a constant width pulse at a constant frequency. Program the
Period (PERIOD) for one time 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 (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 (START) to begin outputting the constant timed pulse.
Select Stop (STOP) to end outputting the constant timed pulse.

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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. This menu is
not present on models without a 4-20 mA output option.

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 Modbus PV 1 to 16, math channel CV 1 to 4, pulse input rate, total, or grand total. The
output may be disabled (DISABLE), 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.

In the Analog Output (A OUT) menu, press the Enter button. In the Source (SOURCE) menu, press the Up
button to scroll through the menu choices. Press Enter to make a selection and proceed to the next
menu.

To scale the analog output, enter display value 1 and a corresponding analog output value for this
display, and enter display value 2 and a corresponding analog output value for this display value. This will
provide a linearly scaled analog output.

On decimal display models, enter the output value in mA. On feet and inches display models, enter the
output value in µA.

The following diagram details setting the analog output when the source is configured to display on the
top display of a decimal display model.

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The following diagram details setting the analog output when the source is configured to display on the
top display of a feet and inches display model.

The following diagram details setting the analog output when the source is configured to display on the
bottom display.

See Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for more information on programming the display and output
values.

Note 1: On decimal display models, enter the output value in mA. On feet and inches display models,
enter the output value in µA.

Note 2:The hundreds digit on the feet display does not display 0 as a seven-segment
represented with three horizontal bars as shown.

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

CAUTION

Consider this effect when designing any system using the 4-20 mA output.

0

; instead 0 is

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Math Selection

Function

Equation

Addition

PAR1 + PAR2

Difference

PAR1 - PAR2

Multiplication

PAR1 * PAR2

Division

PAR1 / PAR2

Absolute diff.

Abs(PAR1 - PAR2)

Weighted avg.

((PAR1 – PAR2) *P AR3 ) + P AR 2

Draw

((PAR1 / PAR2) – 1) * PAR3

Ratio

(PAR1 / PAR2) * PAR3

Concentration

PAR1 / (PAR1 + PAR2) * PAR3

Constant

Constant value of 0.0001 to 99999

None

Disable

Absolute Value

Abs(PAR1)

Square Root

√(PAR1)

Math Channel (CV1 to CV4) Programming (MATH)

The scanner includes four math channels, CV1 to CV4. Each math channel is constructed by selecting a
math function and the desired parameters.

Note 1: The current math function selection will display as this menu item.
Note 2: Parameter 1, 2, and 3 will appear in the menu structure based on their use in the selected math

function. See the table below for information on what parameters are necessary for each math function. If
Constant is selected as the math function, the value will be immediately entered.

The available math functions are detailed below.

SUM
DIF
MULTI
DIVIDE
DIFABS
WAVG
DRAW
RATIO
CONCEN
CONST
NONE
ABS
SQRT

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PAR Selection

Parameter

Description

Modbus PV1

The scaled PV1 value; PV2 to PV16 also selectable

Math Channel CV1

The math channel CV1 value; CV2 to CV4 also selectable

Rate

The pulse rate display rate value

Total

The total display value (will only display if enabled)

Grand Total

The grand total display value (will only display if enabled)

Nested Absolute Value*

Abs(L2 PAR1)

Nested Square Root*

√(L2 PAR1)

Nested Addition*

L2P1 + L2P2

Nested Difference*

L2P1 - L2P2

Nested Multiplication *

L2P1 * L2P2

Nested Division*

L2P1 / L2P2

Nested Absolute diff. *

Abs(L2P1 - L2 PAR2)

Nested Weighted avg.*

((L2P1 – L2P2)* L2P3) + L2P2

Nested Draw*

((L2P1 / L2P2) – 1) * L2P3

Nested Ratio*

(L2P1 / L2P2) * L2P3

Nested Concentration*

L2P1 / (L2P1 + L2P2) * L2P3

Constant

Constant value of 0.0001 to 99999

None

No parameter.

The available parameters for PAR1, PAR2, and PAR3 shown above are detailed below.

PV 1
CV 1
RATE
TOTAL
GrTOTAL
ABS
SQRT
SUM
DIF
MULTI
DIVIDE
DIFABS
WAVG
DRAW
RATIO
CONCEN
CONST
NONE

*Selecting this math function as a parameter will enter into the setup for a Nested Math Function. These
parameters are not available for level 2 parameters used when setting up the nested math function.

Nested Math Functions

To create more complicated math functions, the first level parameters allow a math function to be
selected as the parameter. In this case, a second level of parameters is selected for the nested math
function. These level 2 parameters are level 2 parameter 1, L2P1 (L2P1); level 2 parameter 1, L2P2
(L2P2); level 2 parameter 3, and L2P3 (L2P3). Level 2 parameters are selected similarly to other math
parameters; however additional nested math functions are unavailable for selection.

Entering a Constant Value

To enter a constant value, press Enter to select Constant (CONST). Value (VALUE) will display. Press
Enter to confirm and enter a constant value. V.DP will display. Use the Up and Right arrows to select the

number of decimal points used in the constant value. Press Enter to select the number of decimal points
selected. Value will display. Set the constant value. See Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for more
information.

No Parameter (NONE)

Selecting a parameter of None will disable the math function. Any math function with a parameter of None
will display None (NONE) on the display as the value of the math function.

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 GaTE) and high gate (HI GATE).

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. The low gat may be set from 1 to 99 seconds.

To enter the Low Gate, press Enter to select Low Gate (
seconds. See Setting Numeric Values on pag e 25 for more information.

LO GATE

) and program the gate setting in

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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.
To enter the High Gate, press Enter to select High Gate (
seconds. See Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for more information.

HI GATE

) and program the gate setting in

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), LO (low speed), and MED
(medium speed). High speed disables the contact debounce filter and allows any pulse of the minimum
specified width for the selected input type.
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.
Press the Up arrow to cycle through the Filter options. Press Enter when HI, LO, or MED is displayed to
enable that filter setting.

Low-Flow Cu to ff (CUTOFF)

The low-flow cutoff feature allows the meter to be programmed so that the often-unsteady output from a
transmitter at low flow rates, always displays zero on the meter.
The cutoff value may be programmed from 0 to 99999. Below the cutoff value, the meter will display zero.
Programming the cutoff value to zero disables the cutoff feature.
To enter the Cutoff, see Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for more information.

Pulse Input 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 traceable to NIST
standards.

Performing a pulse input scaling operation will override any k-factor

IMPORTANT

There are two methods of programming the pulse input rate display to show the correct engineering units.
Use the KFactor menu to enter a k-factor. This is the most common way to program the pulse input. For
details on scaling the meter using the k-factor, see Entering the K-Factor (KFACTOR) on page 59.
Use the Pulse Input Scaling & Calibration menu to scale the pulse input using up to 32 input and display
points. Each point includes a frequency input and a corresponding display value. All scale points are
scaled linearly.

Undoing K-Factor or Scale Programming (UNDO? KFACTOR)

Whenever the input programming is being changed from using k-factor to scaling; or from scaling to k­factor, 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 pulse input
scaling.

programming. Similarly, completing the k-factor menu will override an y pulse input
scaling operation performed on the meter. Verify the method of programming
required and use the password protection feature to secure the meter if necessary.

Note 1: The Undo? menu will appear after the Scaling and Calibration menu if the scanner pulse inputs
are programmed with a k-factor. If a scaling operation has already been performed, the Undo? menu will
appear after the K-Factor menu instead.

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Scaling the Pulse Rate Input (SCale)

The Scale menu is used to scale the pulse rate input to display the pulse input in engineering units. This
is an alternative method of pulse input rate programming to using a k-factor. A signal source is not
needed to scale the meter; simply program the inputs and corresponding display values.

To use the scale menu, a minimum of two points are defined by an input frequency and a display value.
The scaling points then linearly scale the pulse input.

The Input menus are entered as pulse input frequencies (Hz). The Display values are entered in chosen
engineering units. The engineering units for the rate input are defined by a volume unit and a time base.
A scale programmed input will work with Automatic Unit Conversions as described on page 55.

For example, if the Rate Input Unit is gallons, and the time unit (Time UNIT) is seconds, the units for the
pulse rate input scaling is gallons/second. The Rate display units are selected separate, in Pulse Rate
Display Setup (RATE) on page 50.

INP 1

dsp 1

e the Enter button to enter a menu selection or confirm an entry. Use the Up button for selecting

Us
engineering units. For instructions on how to program numeric values see page 25.

Number of Points (NO PTS)

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.

Up to 32 linearization points can be selected under the Number of Points function. This allows for the
linearization of non-linear inputs.

00000

00000

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Scale Units (UNITS)

Enter the units associated with the desire d pulse input rate scale values. Selecting the pulse input rate
scale units allows the meter to perform automatic unit conversions.

Note: This is not the rate display unit. Entering this unit defines the scaling only. For example, a flowmeter
may output 0 Hz at 0 gallons per minute, and 1000 Hz at 250 gallons per minute. In this case, the scale
units would be entered as gallons at a time base or minutes. However, the rate display units are chosen
in Pulse Rate Display Setup (RATE) on page 50. This allows for the Rate Units menu to be used to
automatically change the rate display to accurately display any rate unit desired.

Pulse Input Time Base (T BASE)

This is the time component pulse rate input scaling engineering unit. 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.

Scale Point Entry (INP, DSP)

Enter the pulse rate frequency in pulses per second (Hz) for each of the scale points (INP 1-32). After
each frequency input, enter the value in engineering units that corresponds to that input frequency. Up to
32 points may be programmed, as determined by the Number of Points (NO PTS) parameter.

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 dig-

its when entering a frequency, use the Right button to scroll to the three decimal location digits.

Save Scaling Points (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.

Calibrating the Pulse Rate Input (Cal)

The Cal menu is used to calibrate the pulse rate input using a live signal source to display the pulse input
in engineering units.

To access the Cal menu it is necessary to enable it using the Custom menu.

Total Reset (T RESET)

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

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Manual or Automatic Total Reset Function (TOTAL)

For manual reset, select Total Reset (TOTAL) and press Enter. Use the Up arrow button to select Manual
(MAN) and press Enter. Then select whether manual reset will be enabled (ENABLE) or disabled (DISABLE)
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 Total Reset (TOTAL) and press Enter. Use the Up arrow button to select
Automatic (AUTO) and press Enter. Press Enter at Time Delay (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. To enter the Time Delay, see Setting Numeric Values on
page 25 for more information.

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 RESET) 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
(ALARM) programming on page 70.

Manual or Automatic Grand Total Reset Function (GTRESET)

For manual reset, select Grand Total Reset (GTRESET) and press Enter. Use the Up arrow button to
select Manual (MAN) and press Enter. Then select whether manual reset will be enabled (ENABLE) or
disabled (DISABLE) using the Up arrow key. Press the Enter button to accept. Disabling reset will avoid
inadvertent resets of the grand total via the front reset button or external reset contact.

For automatic reset, select Grand Total Reset (GTRESET) and press Enter. Use the Up arrow button to
select Automatic (AUTO) and press Enter. Press Enter at Time Delay (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 grand total to zero. To enter the Time Delay, see Setting
Numeric Values on page 25 for more information.

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 total
alarms. If Grand Total Reset (GTRESET) 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
(ALARM) programming on page 70.

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____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Did you forget the passwords?

password 80034 to unlock the scanner.

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 on decimal display models to indicate that settings are password protected.
Record all passwords for future reference. If appropriate, it may be

recorded in the space provided.
For instructions programming numeric values see Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for more

information.

Model Password

Serial Number:

Setting Lockout Password (PASS):

____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Total Reset Password (PASS T):

Grand Total Reset Password (PASS GT)

____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Locking Scanner Setup Parameters (PASS)

Enter the Password menu by pressing Enter. Select Password (Pass) by pressing Enter. Program a five­digit password. The scanner will return to Run Mode after locking any of the passwords.

Making Changes to a Password Protected Scanner

If the scanner is password protected, the scanner will display the mes sage LOCKED when the Menu button
is pressed. 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
scanner returns to its password protected condition.

Password Restricting Total & Grand Total Reset (PASS T, PASS GT)

To restrict resetting of the total, enter the Password (PASS) menu by pressing Enter. Press the UP button
to display the Total Password (Pass T) or Up again to display the Grand Total Password (PASS GT) and
press Enter. 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.

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 pass word protec t ed 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 programmed password. That password is now disabled until a new password is
entered.

The password may be disabled by entering a master password. If you are authorized to

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total reset (PASS T) password 80034, or the master grand total reset (PASS GT)

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Non-Resettable Grand Total Locked Menus & Parameters

Display

Parameter/Menu

Action/Setting Locked

Grand Total Units

Set grand total units

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 pulse input selection, rate
scaling, and conversion factors.

To configure the meter for non-resettable grand total mode, enter the non-resettable grand total password
below into the Pass GT (PASS GT) parameter in the Password (PASS) menu.

The non-resettable grand total permanently locks the following parameters from being changed: pulse
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 pulse input parameter s

CAUTION

Non-resettable grand total password: 50873

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

PULSE.IN

GTOT U

GT-CF

GRTOT.DP

KFACTOR

sCalE

Pass GT
GRTOT

FILTER

CUTOFF

Pulse Input All Pulse Input type selection menu parameters

Grand Total Conversion Factor Enter the Grand Total Conversion Factor menu
Grand Total Decimal Point Enter the grand total display decimal point
K-Factor All K-Factor menu parameters
Scale All Scale menu parameters
Password Grand Total Enter the grand total reset password
Grand Total Alarm All grand total alarm output menu parameters
Filter Enter Filter parameter
Low-Flow Cutoff Enter Low-Flow Cut off parameter

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

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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

CAUTION

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

After pressing Enter at the Custom menu, the
display will flash Position (POS 1) and then
display the parameter to appear in position 1 of
the main menu.

To add a menu or parameter to the menu
structure, or change the default menus, press
Enter at the desired position (POS) to be edited,
and use the Up or Right arrows to select the
desired menu item for that position. Press Enter
to save the setting. S ee pa ge 83 for a complete
list of the available menu selections for each
position.

programming and operation of this unit should use this feature.

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Custom Menu Parameters

Password

Program password to lock scanner parameters

Display Parameter/Menu Action

NONE

PULSE.IN

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

LOGTIME

INTERVL

LOGVIEW

PASSWRD

SETUP

ADVANCE

SYSTEM

MODE

COMM

None Set no menu position display
Input Set to show Input menu
K-Factor Set to show K-Factor menu
Units Set to show Units menu
Decimal Set to show Decimal menu
Display Set to show Display menu
Analog out Set to show A nal og Output menu
Rate decimal Point Set to show Rate Decimal Point menu
Total decimal point Set to show Total Decimal Point menu
Grand total decimal point Set to show Grand Total Decimal Point menu
Scale Set to show Scale menu
Calibrate Set to show Calibration menu
Time base Set to show Time Base menu
Total conversion factor Set to show Total Conversion Factor menu
Total reset Set to show Total Reset menu
Grand total conversion factor Set to show Grand Tot al Conversion Factor menu
Grand total reset Set to show Grand Total Reset menu

Total password Program password to prevent total reset
Grand total password

Output Set to show Output menu
Out 1 Assign function of pulse output 1
Out 2 Assign function of pulse output 2
Data Log Enter Data Log menu
Log Time Set daily data log times
Interval Set interval log times
Log View Enter Log View menu
Password Set to show Password menu
Setup Set to show Setup menu
Advance Set to show Advanced menu
System Set to show System menu
Mode Set to show Mode menu
Communications Enter the Communications menu

Program password to prevent grand total reset. May permanently
lock out grand total related parameters and reset

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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 inform ation.

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 Set
Time menu displays the date and time.

Figure 14: Real Time Clock Display Example – Decimal Display Model

Figure 15: Real Time Clock Display Examp le – Feet & Inches Display Model

The above display examples show the date to be June 27, 2013; at 14 hours, 32 minutes, and 36
seconds.

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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.

To program the time, select the time or date component to be programmed, and press Enter. To enter
the time or date as a numeric value, see Setting Numeric Values on page 25 for more information.

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

Data Log Setup (DATALOG)

The Data Log menu is used to setup and enable the data log functions. The scanner may contain up to
511 records, each containing the date, time, and log number. Each record may hold either the first eight
enabled Modbus PVs and any enabled math channel CVs; or the rate, total and grand total.

The data log can hold 511 records of the first eight enabled Modbus PVs and math channel CVs; 511
records containing the rate, total, and grand total; or 256 records of each.

The data log will make a record of the first eight enabled Modbus PVs and math channel CVs if any
Modbus or math channels are enabled. The data log will make a record of the rate, total, and grand total if
any of these parameters is enabled. The frequency of these records depends on the data log settings.

For example: If the pulse input is disabled, PV 1, 2, 3, and 4 are enabled, and CV 1 and 2 are enab led ,
the data log may record 511 logs containing PV 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as CV 1 and 2. The data log will
record these values even if CV2 is the only value set to display.

If the pulse input is enabled, the data log will record 256 logs containing PV 1, 2, 3, and 4, and CV 1 and

2. It will also record 256 logs containing the rate, total, and grand total.

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There are two ways to configure the time when a data log record is recorded. The Log Time feature
allows up to 4 data log events time to be entered for each day. The Log Interval feature allo ws a data log
recording event at after a time interval has passed. At each data log event, all appropriate data records
will be recorded.

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 inacces s ible.

Log Time Setup (LOGTIME)

The Log Time menu contains four log events (LOG 1 to LOG 4). Each log time is configured
independently. 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 hours and minutes, 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 long-term data logging.

Interval Setup (INTERVL)

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

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View Data Log (LOGVIEW)

The Log View menu allows on-screen browsing of the data log event records stored in the scanner. Data
points may be navigated by viewing the log number, date and time, first eight enabled PVs and four CVs,
rate, 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 Enter key to display variab le wit h in the same log and move
to the next log. Use the Up and Right arrows to move to the next or previous log number.

Note 1: All enabled PVs and CVs will display in order, followed by the, rate, total, and grand total if
enabled. The Tag for each PV, CV, rate, total, or grand total will flash before the value.

Note 2: All tags, values, and units will appear on the lower display with exception of feet and inches
formatted values on the feet and inches display models. These displays will automatically alternate on the
display.

Backlight (BAKLITE)

The Backlight menu is used to enable or disable the backlight. After pressing Enter to access the
Backlight menu, press the Up arrow to Enable (ENABLE) or Disable (DISABLE) for the 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.

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Once scanner parameters have been saved to memory by the backup restore feature

Backup & Restore (BACKUP)

The scanner saves all parameter settings and no reprogramming is necessary when power is lost and
restored to the scanner. The total and grand totals are saved during a power loss.

These 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 Non­Resettable Grand Total described on page 81.

there is no recovering the previously saved settings.

CAUTION

The Default feature (DEFAULT) 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 81.

In the Backup menu, use the Up arrow key to select the desired menu. Press Enter to execute the save,
load, or restore defaults command. To restore the scanner to factory defaults, press Enter again to
confirm the request when Defaults? (DEFLTS?) is blinking.

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 scanner will exit the Advanced features menu and return to run

mode.

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

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Symbol

Description

Press Previous to manually display the previous PV or input display.

MENU

PREVIOUS

NEXT

SCAN

OPERATION

Front Panel Buttons Oper a ti on

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 features

menu.

Press the Right arrow button in programming mode to move to the next digit or
decimal position.

Press the Right arrow button in programming mode to go backward through most
selection menus.

Press Next to manually display the next PV or input display.
Press the Up arrow button in programming mode to scroll forward through the

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

Press Scan to pause automatic scanning.
Press Scan to resume automatic scanning when paused.
Press the Enter button in programming mode to access a menu or to accept a

setting.

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SafeTouch Disabled Mode

SafeTouch Button Equalize Delay

cases where the cover position was changed, or the front window is being unblocked.

SafeTouch buttons will not work if two or more buttons are detected as being

Note: The following SafeTouch button information is reprinted from SafeTouch Button Operation on page

23.

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 (Decimal Display -2 Models Only)

SafeTouch buttons enter a power saving mode after three minutes of inactivity. This mode is indicated
by a power 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.

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.

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

or reaching across one button location to press another.

IMPORTANT

pressed simultaneously. As a result, be careful to avoid triggering multiple buttons

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

®

Buttons be turned off (slide THRU­GLASS BUTTONS switch to OFF) if there is an infrared interference source in line-of-sight to the display
or if the buttons are not needed.

®

SafeTouch

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.

• 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.

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Pause/Start Automatic Scanning

Automatic scanning will cycle through the enabled Modbus PVs, math channel CVs, rate, total, and grand
total. The time each variable will be displayed is programmed in the Scan Time (T-SCAN) menu on page

57.
To pause scanning on the displayed variable, press the Scan button.
To start scanning again, press the Scan button.

Manual Scanning

The enabled Modbus PVs, math channel CVs, rate, total, and grand total variables can be manually
cycled onto the display using the Next and Previous buttons.

The Next button will displa y the nex t enabled dis p lay variable, proceeding in the order of Modbus PVs,
math channel CVs, rate, total, and grand total.

The Previous button will display the displayed variable shown prior to the one being displayed, cycling
through display variable in the reverse order.

Resetting the Total (TOTAL?)

If manual total reset is enabled in the Total Reset menu, the total may be reset by holding the Right arrow button while the total is
being displayed, 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 press ed. Totali zation wil l t hen continue, even if the Enter button or ex­ternal reset button continues to be held down/triggered.

Resetting the Grand Total (GrTOT?)

If manual grand total reset is enabled in the Grand Total Reset menu, the grand total may be reset by holding the Right arrow but­ton while the grand total is being displayed, and using the Enter button to confirm the reset.

Note: The grand 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.

Reset Scanner to Factory Defaults

Reset to factory defaults will restore most scanner 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.
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 81.

Instructions to load factory defaults can be found in the Backup & Restore (BACKUP) menu on page 88.

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Parameter

Display1

Default Setting

User Setting & Notes

Mode

Master

Modbus PV1

Enable

Slave ID

1

Function Code

Function 03

Register Number

40001

Data Type

Float

Byte

1234

Modbus PV2

Enable

Slave ID

2

Function Code

Function 03

Register Number

40001

Data Type

Float

Byte

1234

Modbus PV3

Enable

Slave ID

3

Function Code

Function 03

Register Number

40001

Data Type

Float

Byte

1234

Modbus PV4

Enable

Slave ID

4

Function Code

Function 03

Register Number

40001

Data Type

Float

Byte

1234

Modbus PV5-16

Disable

Poll Time

2.0 seconds

Modbus Timeout

0.2 seconds

Retries to Error

3

Setup

Display

Top Display
Bottom Display

Tag

PV Setup

PV 1

Format

Format
Tag

PV 1

Units

FEET

Factory Defaults & User Set ti ngs

The following table shows the factory setting for most of the programmable parameters on the scanner.
Next to the factory setting, the user may record the new setting for the particular application.

Model

: _______________________ S/N: _______________________ Date: ____________

MODE
PV 1
SLAVEID
FUNCODE
REG NUM
DATATYP
BYTE
PV 2
SLAVEID
FUNCODE
REG NUM
DATATYP
BYTE
PV 3
SLAVEID
FUNCODE
REG NUM
DATATYP
BYTE
PV 4
SLAVEID
FUNCODE
REG NUM
DATATYP
BYTE
PV 5-16
T POLL
TIMEOUT
RETRIES
SeTUP
DISPLAY

(Decimal Display Models Only)

(Decimal Display Models)

(Feet & Inches Display Models)

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BOTDSP
PVSETUP
PV 1

FORMAT Top Display

FORMAT Ft-In-16

TAG
UNITS

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Display1

Default Setting

User Setting & Notes

Display Decimal Point

Float Decimal Point
Scale

Factor

Factor Decimal Point

3

Factor Value

1.000 PV 2

Format

Format
Tag

PV 2

Units

FEET

Float Decimal Point

Display Decimal Point
Scale

Factor

Factor Decimal Point

3

Factor Value

1.000

PV 3

Format

Format
Tag

PV 3

Units

FEET

Float Decimal Point

Display Decimal Point
Scale

Factor Factor Decimal Point

3

Factor Value

1.000

PV 4

Format

Format
Tag

PV 4

Units

FEET

Float Decimal Point

Display Decimal Point
Scale

Factor

Factor Decimal Point

3 Factor Value

1.000

Math Channel Setup

(Decimal Display Models Only)

(Decimal Display Models Only)

(Decimal Display Models)

(Feet & Inches Display Models)

(Decimal Display Models Only)

(Decimal Display Models Only)

DISP.DP 1

FLOAT.DP 1

SCALE
F.DP
VALUE
PV 2

FORMAT Top Display

FORMAT Ft-In-16

TAG
UNITS

FLOAT.DP 1

DISP.DP 1

SCALE
F.DP
VALUE
PV 3

(Decimal Display Models)

(Feet & Inches Display Models)

(Decimal Display Models Only)

(Decimal Display Models Only)

(Decimal Display Models)

(Feet & Inches Display Models)

(Decimal Display Models Only)

(Decimal Display Models Only)

FORMAT Top Display

FORMAT Ft-In-16

TAG
UNITS

FLOAT.DP 1

DISP.DP 1

SCALE
F.DP
VALUE
PV 4

FORMAT

FORMAT

Top Display

Ft-In-16

TAG
UNITS

FLOAT.DP 1

DISP.DP 1

SCALE
F.DP
VALUE
MATH

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Parameter

Display1

Default Setting

User Setting & Notes

CV 1

Format

Off

CV 2

Format

Off

CV 3

Format

Off CV 4

Format

Off

Rate Display Setup

Off Tag

Rate

Time Base

Sec

Rate Units

Gallons/Sec

Rate Decimal Point

Total Display Setup

Off

Total Untis

Gallons

Total Multiplier

X1

Total Decimal Point

Grand Total Display Setup

Off

Grand Total Untis

Gallons

Grand Total Multiplier

X1

Grand Total Decimal Point

Tag Display Time

2 seconds

Units Display Time

2 seconds

Scan Time

2 seconds

Pulse Input Setup

Active

K-Factor Setup

K-Factor Unit

Gallons

K-Factor Decimal Point

4 K-Factor

1.0000

Communications

Scanner Modbus ID

240 Baud Rate

9600 bps

Transmit Delay

50 ms

Parity

Even

Advanced Features

Open Collector Output

Output 1

Off

Output 2

Off Analog Output

Source

Disable

Math Functions

Channel 1

Multiply

Parameter 1

PV 1

Parameter 2

Rate Channel 2

Multiply

CV 1
FORMAT
CV 2
FORMAT
CV 3
FORMAT
CV 4
FORMAT
RATE
TAG
T BASE
RATE U

(Decimal Display Models Only)

(Decimal Display Models Only)

(Decimal Display Models Only)

RATE..DP 0

TOTAL
GTOT U

GRTOTAL.DP 0

TOTAL
TOT U

TOTAL.DP 0

T-TAG
T-UNITS
T-SCAN
PULSE.IN
KFACTOR
F-UNIT
KF.DP
KFACTOR
COMM
SCAN ID
BAUD
TXDELAY
PARITY
ADVANCE

OUTPUT

OUT 1
OUT 2

AOUT

SOURCE
MATH

CV 1

PAR1
PAR2

CV

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Parameter

Display1

Default Setting

User Setting & Notes

Parameter 1

PV 1

Parameter 2

Total

Channel 3

Sum Parameter 1

PV 1

Parameter 2

PV 2

Channel 4

Multiply

Parameter 1

PV 2

Parameter 2

PV 3

Gate

Low Gate

1

High Gate

2

Filter

High Low Flow Cutoff

0 (Disabled)

Total Reset

Manual ­Enabled

Manual -

Password

00000

00000

Grand Total Reset

00000

Additional Parameters & Notes

PAR1

PAR2
CV 3

PAR1

PAR2
CV 4

PAR1

PAR2
GATE

LO GATE

HI GATE
FILTER

CUTOFF

T RESET

Total Reset

Grand Total Reset

Parameter Lock Password

Total Reset Password

Password

TOTAL

GTRESET

PASSWRD

PASS

PASS T

PASS GT

Enabled

(unlocked)

(unlocked)

(unlocked)

1. Feet and Inches display models do not include lower display decimal points.

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Symptom

Check/Action

No display or faint

Check power connection.

SafeTouch® Buttons

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

Scanner channel

Verify that the polling parameters (slave address, register, etc) are correct.

Long time between

Verify all channels are communicating. Errors, combined with long

Rate display unsteady

Increase low gate setting in Advanced menu.

Scanner displays span

Verify minimum input span requirements

Scanner flashes

Check slave device registers are valid. Check math channels are not
Rate display response

Check if gate settings can be lowered.

If the display locks up
not respond

Perform hard reset by removing the display module or by removing DC

Backlight does not

Backlight is intended for viewing assistance in dim lighting. It may not be
the backlight after ten seconds of button inactivity.

Other symptoms

Call Technical Support for assistance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Due to the many features and functions of the meter, it’s possible that the setup of the meter does not
agree with what an operator expects to see. If the meter is not working as expected, refer to the
Diagnostics menu and consult the recommendations described below.

Troubleshooting Tips

display

do not respond

display NONE

channel value updates

error message during
scaling

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

If the channel is a math channel CV, verify the chosen math function does
not include any NONE selections or un-programmed Modbus PVs.

timeouts and high allowable number of failures when polling Modbus
devices, will combine to significantly delay the polling speed. Reduce the
number of allowable timeout errors to check that communications are
successful, and if there are errors, reduce the timeout if possible.

maximum disp lay

is too slow

or the scanner does

appear.

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.

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exceeding maximum possible display. Check input signal is within scale d
range of 99999.

power.

noticeable under good lighting conditions. Battery powered models turn off

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3.35 [85.0]

4.15 [105.5]

3.22 [81.9]

4.86 [123.5]

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

All units: inches [mm]

Figure 16: Enclosure Dimensions – Front View

Figure 17: Enclosure Dimensions – Side Cross Section View

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Pushbutton

Function

Go to Main menu. Back out one level of programming.



Return to previous display variable.



Display next display variable.

Pause/start automatic display scanning.

QUICK USER INTERFACE REFERENCE

MENU

(Right) / PREV

(Up) / NEXT

(Enter) / SCAN

Hold to enter Advanced menu.

Move to next digit or decimal point position.
Hold when displaying total or grand total to reset the total or grand total.
Return to previous same-level programming menu.

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

Accept selection/value and move to next selection.
Acknowledge Alarm.

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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Issued in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1 :20 04 and ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.

We,

Precision Digital Corporation
233 South Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748 USA

as the manufacturer, declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s),

Model PD6830X Modbus Scanner & Rate/Totalizer

to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the European Union Directives shown below:

2014/35/EU Low Voltage
2014/34/EU ATEX Direc ti v e
2014/30/EU EMC Directive
2011/65/EU RoHS Directive

This conformity is based on compliance with the application of harmonized or applicable technical
standards and, when applicable or required, a European Union notified body certification.

Standards:

EN 55022:2007 EN 61000-6-2:2005 EN 60079-0:2009 EN 61000-6-4:2004
EN 60079-1:2007 EN 61010-1:2001 EN 60079-31:2009 EN 61326:2006

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standards have been checked against the harmonized standard EN 55022:2010, EN 60079­0:2012+A11:2013, EN 60079-1:2014, EN 60 079-31:2014, EN 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011, EN 61010­1:2010, and EN 61326:2013 and ther e were no major technical changes affecting the lates t technical
knowledge for the products listed above.

EC Type Examination Certificate: Sira 10ATEX1116X
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