The PMX420 is a panel mount, digit indicator for current or voltage
signals. It shows the input measurement in any chosen engineering
unit using bright, 14 mm high, LED digits. The PMXPlus is fitted
with four alarm channels and analogue output for more complex
applications.
Reviewing the setup
For review mode, press the PGM and ENT keys simultaneously.
Press the Å key to move through the setup sequence (see table).
Greyed items are not shown in review mode.
Note: A 10 s timeout applies for review mode.
PGM and Å recalls the minimum value for 5 s. PGM and ì re
calls the
minimum value for 5 s. Release the PGM key first for reliable operation.
To reset either value press ENT while it is still on display.
Clearing
tripped alarms
You can acknowledge a tripped alarm by simply pressing the key for
that channel.
d Group alarms
Siren an
Channel four has two additional alarm types:
• Siren al
arm, which you clear by acknowledging all tripped alarms
• Group alarm, which will only clear when you have acknowledged
and
all tripped alarms
all the trip conditions have cleared (and are
outside the deadband)
Displaying the alarm setpoints
To check a setpoint, simply press the key for that alarm.
If the display shows A4=S or A4=g when you press the alarm channel
four button, you know it is set up as a siren or group alarm.
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g the alarm setpoints
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To change a setpoint, press the PGM key while the value is still on
display. You will then be able to change the value using the arrows and
save the change using the ENT key. Note that setpoint security must
disabled for this to work.
Caution: In order to meet product safety requirements, these units
must only be installed, by qualified staff, in accordance with the
information given in this manual, using the mounting clips and terminal
blocks supplied, and all relevant national electrical wiring and safety
rules must be followed.
Locate the instrument in an area that is free from dust, moisture and
corrosive gases. Do not cover the ventilation holes at the side of the
case.
ower supply
Sensor p
The 0 V rail of the 24 V DC sensor supply is internally connected to the
input circuit 0 V rail.
gnal cable
Input si
Twisted pair cable should be used for the input signals. Voltage signals
need the additional protection of shielded cable if used over any
distance.
Power Su
Check the power supply against the model number before applying
power to the instrument.
Connections
For effective protection from electromagnetic noise, all signal cables
must be shielded, or located on conductive trays or in conduits.
U
tighten to 4.5 lb-In. Strip wires to 7 mm from the ends. Use a suitable
ferrule for multistranded wires (do not solder).
For setup mode, connect the security link and press PGM and ENT keys
simultaneously. The software version will be displayed. If you wish to
continue, press ENT within 10 s.
Sett ingDisplayDescription
S/ W Version
Display and Inpu ts
Display
Brightness
Input format
Dampi ng factor
Linearisation
Display range
Analogue outputs*
Anal ogue output
selec t
Anal ogue output
range
Note: if you chan ge the output range you mus t calibrate the outp uts.
Outp ut action
S/ W Version 1.01 (N ote: this i nformati on only app lies to versions
v1.01
1.00 to 1.09)
Low bright ness
LOBr
High b rightnes s
HIBr
Current (m A)
IP=1
Voltage ( V)
IP=E
IPL=
IPH=
20.00
LInr
dLO=
dHI=
100.0
AOPY
AOPN
OPL=
OPH=
20.00
OP=d
OP=r
Input range lower limi t
e.g., 4 .00 mA
4.00
Input range upper limi t
e.g., 2 0.00 mA
Intr oduces the damping fa ctor
dF=
Value, e.g., 2
2
Linear
Square root
Sr
dP=
Decimal point po sition
.
Display range lo wer limit
e.g., 0 .0
0.0
Display range Upper limit
e.g., 10 0.0
Enabled
Disabled ( Select th is option for PMX420)
*Note: Alarms and A nalogue ou tputs are fitted to the P MX420P lus only. You c an still se t values fo r the
alarms and analo gue outpu t on the PM X420 but t hey will onl y affect the di splay and s tatus led s.
dL1=
e.g., n o delay
0
Skip input calib ration
CIPn
Calibrate inputs
CIPy
Skip output calibra tion
COPn
Calibrate outputs
COPy
Inst rument is s aving the change s to the setup an d returning to normal
SAVE
operation
-
Dec- Inc
ToggleAccept
ToggleAccept
Next
Accept
During setup the Å and ì keys change values and toggle options.
The ENT key accepts changes and moves to the next item in the setup
sequence (see table).
Note: if you remove the security link during the setup sequence, any
changes you have made will not be saved.
• Input Calibration
General
The PMX420 series instruments are factory calibrated. You can change
the input range without calibration, but the outputs are calibrated for
the specific range given during the setup procedure.
Put the ins trument in setup mode and s croll through t he main menu
CIPn
CIPy
I=
0.00
I=
20.00
E=
0.00
E=
10.00
COPn
Note: To discard c hanges to c alibration and setu p you can remove the power at t his point.
Action/Des cription
Pres s ì or Å
Pres s ENT to select i nput calib ration
Connect t he current sour ce and pres s ENT
Set the cur rent source to 0 .00 mA and pres s ENT
Pres s ENT
Set the cur rent source to 2 0.00 mA p ress ENT.
Wait w hile the inp ut value is processed.
Connect t he voltage sour ce and pres s ENT
Set the vol tage sour ce to 0.00 V and press ENT
Pres s ENT
Set the vol tage sour ce to 10.00 V pres s ENT.
Wait w hile the inp ut value is processed.
Cont inue with t he setup sequence.
Output calibration (PMX420Plus only)
Analogue Output Setup
1. Enter setup mode. Then remove the security link, press ENT and
then replace the link. The display will show a single digit (normally 1).
ress ENT
2. P
again. The display will show O P=I (for current outputs) orOP=E (for voltage outputs). Use ì to select the value you require, then
press ENT to accept. Continue through the setup mode. Note: you will
be required to calibrate the outputs (so follow the procedure below).
Equipmen
t requirements
• An accurate digital multimeter (accurate to 0.05 mV and ±0.1 μA)