Precision Digital PD6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell & mV Panel Meter

• 15, 30, 150, 300 mV Unipolar Input Ranges
• ±15, ±25, ±150, ±250 mV Bipolar Input Ranges
• Selectable 5 or 10 VDC Sensor Excitation
• Capture or Programmable Tare Feature
• Auto-Zero Feature Eliminates Zero Drift
• Ratiometric Operation
• Max/Min or Peak/Valley Hold Feature
• Dual-Scale Feature – Single Input
• Rounding Function 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, or 100
• Programmable Display & Function Keys
• USB, RS-232, & RS-485 Serial Communication Options
• Modbus RTU Communication Protocol Standard
• Optional SunBright Display skus for Outdoor Applications
• Onboard USB and MeterView^® Pro Programming Software

General

Display: Upper display: 0.60″ (15 mm) high. Lower display: 0.46″ (12 mm) high. Both are 6 digits (-99999 to 999999), red LEDs.
Display Intensity: Eight intensity levels
Display Update Rate: 5/second (200 ms)
Overrange: Display flashes 999999
Underrange: Display flashes -99999
Display Assignment: The displays may be assigned to PV1, PV2, PCT, max & min, set points, PV & units, units (lower display only), net & gross weight, Modbus input, and display millivolts.
Units: lb, kg, ounce, gram, ton, metric ton (tonne), custom units.
Front Panel: NEMA 4X, IP65
Programming Methods: Four front panel buttons, digital inputs, PC and MeterView Pro software, Modbus registers
F4 Digital Input Contacts: 3.3 VDC on contact. Connect normally open contacts across F4 to COM.
F4 Digital Input Logic Levels: Logic High: 3 to 5 VDC
Logic Low: 0 to 1.25 VDC
Noise filter: Programmable from 2 to 199 (0 will disable filter)
Filter Bypass: Programmable from 0.1 to 99.9% of calibrated span
Rounding: Select 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, or 100 (e.g. rounding = 10, value = 123.45, display = 123.50).
Recalibration: All ranges are calibrated at the factory. Recalibration is recommended at least every 12 months.
Max/Min Display: Max/min readings reached by the process are stored until reset by the user or until power to the meter is cycled.
Password: Three programmable passwords restrict modification of programmed settings.
Non-Volatile Memory: All programmed settings are stored in nonvolatile memory for a minimum of ten years if power is lost.
Power Options: 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz, 90-265 VDC, 20 W max, or
optional sku with 12-24 VDC ±10%, 15 W max.
Fuse: Required external fuse: UL Recognized, 5 A max, slow blow; up to 6 meters may share one 5 A fuse.
Isolated Sensor Power Supply:
Terminals Ex+ & Ex-: 10 VDC or 5 VDC ± 10%. Rated @ 350 mA max.
Note: Do not use 24 VDC to power strain gauge bridge
Normal Mode Rejection: Greater than 60 dB at 50/60 Hz
Isolation: 4 kV input/output-to-power line. 500 V input-to-output (powered by external supply).
Overvoltage Category: Installation Overvoltage Category II: Local level with smaller transient overvoltages than Installation Overvoltage Category III.
Environmental: Operating temperature range: -40 to 65°C
Storage temperature range: -40 to 85°C
Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing
Connections: Removable screw terminal blocks accept 12 to 22 AWG wire, RJ45 for external relays, digital I/O, and serial communication adapters.
Enclosure: 1/8 DIN, high impact plastic, UL 94V-0, color: black
Mounting: 1/8 DIN panel cutout required: 3.622″ x 1.772″
(92 mm x 45 mm). Two panel mounting bracket assemblies are provided.
Tightening Torque: Screw terminal connectors: 5 lb-in (0.56 Nm)
Dimensions: 4.68″ x 2.45″ x 5.64″ (119 mm x 62 mm x 143 mm) (W x H x D)
Weight: 9.5 oz (269 g)
UL File Number: UL & c-UL Listed. E160849; 508 Industrial Control Equipment.
Warranty: 3 years parts & labor
USB Connection: Compatibility: USB 2.0 Standard, Compliant Connector Type: Micro-B receptacle
   Cable: USB A Male to Micro-B Cable
   Driver: Windows 98/SE, ME, 2000, Server 2003/2008, XP 32/64-Bit, Vista 32/64-Bit, Windows 7 32/64-Bit,    Windows 10 32/64-Bit
   Power: USB Port

Strain Gauge Input

Inputs: Field selectable: 0-15, 0-30, 0-150, 0-300 mV, ±15, ±25, ±150, ±250 mV, or Modbus PV (Slave)
Accuracy: ±0.03% of calibrated span ±1 count
Minimum Load Resistance: 28 Ω @ 5 V or 10 V
Maximum Excitation Current: 350 mA @ 5 V or 10 V
Temperature Drift: 0.002% of calibrated span/°C max from 0 to 65°C ambient, 0.005% of calibrated span/°C max from -30 to 0°C ambient
Function: Linear with multi-point linearization
Low-Flow Cutoff: 0-999999 (0 disables cutoff function)
Decimal Point: Up to five decimal places or none: d.ddddd, dd.dddd, ddd.ddd, dddd.dd, ddddd.d, or dddddd.
Calibration Range:

Input RangeMinimum Span Input 1 & Input 215 mV0.2 mV25 mV, 30 mV0.4 mV150 mV2.0 mV250 mV, 300 mV4.0 mV

An Error message will appear if the input 1 and input 2 signals are too close together.
Input Impedance: Voltage ranges: greater than 1 MΩ.

Relays

Rating: 2 or 4 SPDT (Form C) internal and/or 4 SPST (Form A) external; rated 3 A @ 30 VDC and 125/250 VAC resistive load; 1/14 HP (≈ 50 watts) @ 125/250 VAC for inductive loads such as contactors, solenoids, etc.
Noise Suppression: Noise suppression is recommended for each relay contact switching inductive loads.
Deadband: 0-100% of span, user programmable
High or Low Alarm: User may program any alarm for high or low trip point. Unused alarm LEDs and relays may be disabled (turned off).
Relay Operation: Automatic (non-latching), latching (requires manual acknowledge), sampling (based on time), pump alternation control (2 to 8 relays), Off (disable unused relays and enable interlock feature, manual on/off control mode).
Relay Reset: User selectable via front panel buttons or digital inputs.
   1. Automatic reset only (non-latching), when input passes the reset point.
   2. Automatic + manual reset at any time (non-latching).
   3. Manual reset only, at any time (latching).
   4. Manual reset only after alarm condition has cleared (latching).
Note: Front panel button or digital input may be assigned to acknowledge relays programmed for manual reset.
Time Delay: 0 to 999.9 seconds, on & off relay time delays. Programmable and independent for each relay.
Fail-Safe Operation: Programmable and independent for each relay.
Note: Relay coil is energized in non-alarm condition. In case of power failure, relay will go to alarm state.
Auto Initialization: When power is applied to the meter, relays will reflect the state of the input to the meter.

Serial Communications

Protocol: Modbus^® RTU (Slave Only)
Meter Address/Slave ID: 1 – 247
Baud Rate: 300 – 19,200 bps
Transmit Time Delay: Programmable between 0 and 199 ms or transmitter always on for RS-422 communication
Data: 8 bit (1 start bit, 1 or 2 stop bits)
Parity: Even, odd, or none with 1 or 2 stop bits
Byte-to-Byte Timeout: 0.01 – 2.54 seconds
Turn Around Delay: Less than 2 ms (fixed)
Note: Refer to the ProVu Modbus Register Tables for details

Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output

Output Source: Process variable (PV), max, min, set points 1-8, manual control setting, or Modbus input
Scaling Range: 1.000 to 23.000 mA for any display range
Calibration: Factory calibrated: 4.000 to 20.000 = 4-20 mA output
Analog Output Programming: 23.000 mA maximum for all parameters:
Overrange, underrange, max, min, and break
Accuracy: ± 0.1% of span ± 0.004 mA
Temperature Drift: 0.4 µA/°C max from 0 to 65°C ambient, 0.8 µA/°C max from -40 to 0°C ambient
Note: Analog output drift is separate from input drift.
Isolated Transmitter Power Supply: Terminals I+ & R: 24 VDC ± 10%. Isolated from the input at >500 V. May be used to power the 4-20 mA output or other devices. All skus rated @ 40 mA max.

Power supplyMinimumMaximum24 VDC10Ω700Ω35 VDC (external)100Ω1200Ω

Digital I/O Expansion Module

Channels: 4 digital inputs & 4 digital outputs per module
System: Up to 2 modules for a total of 8 inputs & 8 outputs
Digital Input Logic: High: 3 to 5 VDC
Low: 0 to 1.25 VDC
Digital Output Logic: High: 3.1 to 3.3 VDC
Low: 0 to 0.4 VDC
Source Current: 10 mA maximum
Sink Current: 1.5 mA minimum
+5 V Terminal: To be used as pull-up for digital inputs only

4-Relay Expansion Module

Relays: (4) Form A (SPST) rated 3 A @ 30 VDC and 125/250 VAC resistive load; 1/14 HP (approx. 50 watts) @ 125/250 VAC for inductive loads

Application

Load Cell

A typical application for load cells is in a tank weighing operation. In the following example, this three-legged tank has a load cell under each leg. The three load cells are wired locally in parallel within a junction box. The combined signals are then connected to the PD6100. During field calibration, the weight of the empty tank (zero point) and the full tank weight (full scale) are programmed into the meter. Over time, the tare feature on the PD6100 can account for obstacles like sludge buildup on the bottom of the tank when empty.

Connections

Mounting Dimensions

Notes:

1. Panel cutout required: 1.772″ x 3.622″ (45mm x 92mm)
2. Panel thickness: 0.040 – 0.250″ (1.0mm – 6.4mm)
3. Mounting brackets lock in place for easy mounting
4. Clearance: Allow 6″ (152 mm) behind the panel

MeterView® Pro Software

MeterView® Pro software is designed for use with ProVu, ProtEX-MAX, or Helios Series meters and allows users to remotely program, monitor, and datalog using a PC. Remote programming allows for all available meter settings to be programmed through an easy, user-friendly interface. The data acquisition feature allows the user to gather readings from a meter at user-selected intervals and generate charts using common tools like Microsoft® Excel. A linearization setup function is also included. With this utility the user can configure up to 32 linearization points and upload them to the meter. All configuration data can be saved to a file for future use.
This software is accessible via the onboard USB connection on all Helios large display meters, ProVu panel meters, and ProVu-based ProtEX-MAX explosion-proof meters produced since 6 September 2016 (firmware version 4.0 or higher). In order for meters produced prior to 6 September 2016 (firmware version 3.1 or lower) to establish digital communications with a PC, a serial communications adapter is required. For an RS-232 connection, use a PDA1232 adapter.
To determine the software version of a meter:

1. Go to the Diagnostics menu () and press Enter button.
2. Press Up arrow button and scroll to Information menu (Info).
3. Press Enter to access the software number (), version (), and serial number () information. Write down the information as it is displayed. Continue pressing Enter until all the information is displayed.
4. The meter returns to Run Mode after displaying all the settings.

Monitor and Datalog

Setup

Programming

Relays

Data Sheet: LDS6100_1 Datasheets
Instruction Manual: LIM6100_1_2 Instruction Manual