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Features
- 4-20 mA, ± 10 V, TC & RTD Inputs
- NEMA 4X, IP65 Front
- Shallow Depth Case 3.6" Behind Panel
- Universal Power Supply 85-265 VAC
- Two Relays Option with Alternation & Time
Delays
- 4-20 mA Analog Output Option
- 24 VDC @ 200 mA Transmitter Power Option
- RS-232, RS-422/485 Serial Communication Options
- Modbus® RTU Option & Free LabVIEW
Driver
- Sunlight Readable Display
- 3 Year Warranty
- Free MeterView Software Download
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| The Model
PD765 Trident digital panel meter is one of the
most versatile digital panel meters on the market
and will satisfy a wide variety of applications.
The Trident can be field programmed to accept process
voltage (0-5V, 1-5V, etc) and current (4-20 mA)
inputs, 100 Ohm RTDs, and the four most common thermocouples.
It is housed in a shallow-depth, 1/8 DIN enclosure
that features a NEMA 4X front panel and convenient
mounting hardware. There are two power options for
the Trident: 85 to 265 VAC or 12-36 VDC and it can
provide 24 VDC to power the transmitter if needed.
Programming and setup can be performed with the
four front panel pushbuttons, free MeterView software,
or using the Copy function.
Take a close look at the bullets to the right
of the above picture and you'll see why the Trident
is one of the most popular digital panel meters
on the market. Spend a few minutes on our VirtualMeter
demo and you'll be hooked on the Trident!
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EASY SETUP AND PROGRAMMING
The Trident is easily setup and programmed using the simple
four-button programming method. There is only one switch
on the entire meter, no jumpers, and no need to ever open
the case. The meter can also be programmed using a PC
and Precision Digitals free MeterView software or
cloned with the Copy function.
Front Panel Buttons

User
Friendly Menu Structure
To simplify programming, the Tridents setup
functions are divided into two menus. A main menu
handles all the basic setup functions. An advanced
features menu handles the special functions not
commonly used.
Try the VirtualMeter at www.predig.com for an interactive
demonstration of how the Trident is programmed.
- Press the Menu button to enter or exit
the Programming Mode at any time.
- Press the Right arrow button to move
to the next digit during digit programming.
- Press the Up arrow button to scroll
through the menus, decimal point, or to increment
the value of a digit.
- Press the Enter/Ack button to access
a menu, accept a setting, or to acknowledge
relays.
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Setup Menu
Select
input
Decimal
point
Degrees
F or C |
Program Menu
Scale meter without signal
Calibrate
meter with signal |
Password Menu
Prevent changes
to meter settings |
Setting
Numeric Values
The numeric values are set using the Right
and Up arrow buttons. Press the Right
arrow button to select next digit and the Up
arrow button to increment digit value.
The digit being changed is displayed brighter than
the rest.
Press the Enter/ACK button, at any time,
to accept a setting or Menu button to exit
without saving changes.
Main Menu
The main menu consists of the three most commonly
used functions: Setup, Program, and Password.
Press Menu button to enter the Programming Mode
then press Up arrow button to scroll main menu.
The Setup menu is used to select the
input signal, decimal point, °F or °C, and
relay setup. The Program menu is used
to calibrate or scale the meter. The Password
menu is used to program a password.
The display moves to the next menu after the Enter/ACK
button is pressed.
Advanced
Features Menu
To simplify the setup process, the features least
used in most applications are located in the Advanced
Features menu.
To access the Advanced Features menu, Press and
hold the Right arrow button first and then
press the Menu buttons for three seconds.
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Offset Adjustment ( )
This function allows the user to select an offset
adjustment to the temperature being displayed. This
value can be either positive or negative and can
be any number within +/-19.9°.Noise
Noise Filter
( )
This function averages any minor or quick changes
in the input signal and displays the reading with
greater stability.
Noise Filter
Bypass ( )
The meter can be programmed to filter small input
changes (with noise filter function), but allow
larger input changes to be displayed immediately
by setting the noise filter bypass function accordingly.
If the change in input signal exceeds the bypass
value, no filtering will occur and the new value
will be displayed immediately.
Serial Communication
( )
This menu is used to program the serial communication
parameters such as the address for each meter when
used in a multi-drop mode.
The meter is equipped with serial communications
capability as a standard feature using PDC Serial
Communication Protocol. The Modbus RTU Protocol
is optional and can be purchased at any time.
Protocol
Selection Menu ( )
The Protocol selection menu is used to select either
the PDC or the Modbus protocol. If Modbus option
is purchased separately, it is necessary to enter
a four-digit code to enable the Modbus protocol.
Meter Copy
( )
The Copy function is used to copy (or clone) all
the settings from one Trident meter to other Trident
meters in less than 10 seconds. The Copy function
is a standard feature on all meters. The Copy feature
does not require a serial communication adapter,
it only requires the optional cable assembly (PDA7420),
see the ordering information for complete details.
Select Menu
( )
The Select menu is used to select linear or square
root function, display intensity, and low-flow cutoff.
Selection for relay or analog output is a factory
setting depending on the option installed.
Display
Intensity Menu ( )
The Display Intensity function allows the selection
of eight user selectable levels of intensity to
help compensate for various lighting conditions,
including direct sunlight. Sunlight Readable Display
is a Trident Standard Feature!
Diagnostic
Menu ( )
The Diagnostic function aids in troubleshooting
by providing a convenient way to review setup and
programming parameters.
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VirtualMeter
Demo Lets You Test Drive Before You Buy!
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VERSATILE
OPERATION
Look to the Trident meter for the key features and
options you want and dont worry about getting
bogged down in a confusing array of things you dont
need. The Tridents Max/Min function, 2 relays,
and serial communication options provide all the
utility you need to handle all the common applications.
Powerful
Relay Functionality
All relay functions are set up from the front panel
or from a PC running MeterView® or LabView
software.
- Automatic reset only
- Automatic or manual reset
- Latching or non-latching relays
- Pump alternation control
- On and off time delays from 0 to 199 seconds
- Fail-safe operation is user selectable
Maximum/Minimum
Readings
To display the maximum and minimum readings since
the last reset/power-up, use the Up arrow/Max button
Serial Communication Adapters
Serial
Communication Adapters and Converters
A wide variety of serial communication adapters
and converters are available for the Trident meter.
A serial adapter and Precision Digital's free MeterView
software allows the Trident to be programmed from
a computer and to connect to a PC for data acquisition.
For a complete listing of Precision Digital's serial
adapters, click
here
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FREE
METERVIEW® SOFTWARE
Precision Digitals MeterView® software
allows the Trident to be programmed from a PC and
to act as a data logger.
- Program or read meter settings
- Save meter profiles for cloning
- Use profiles for reporting
Digital Panel Meters make a great front end to a
PC-based data acquisition system. They are easy
to set up, can be used for a wide range of inputs,
will power the transmitter, and best of all provide
a local display of the process. Precision Digital
has the perfect package with its Trident Digital
Panel Meters, a wide selection of serial adapters
and converters and MeterView software.
One of the great things about the Trident meter
is that serial adapters are external to the Trident
meter. That means you buy just one adapter and
use it with the free MeterView software to program
as many Tridents as you want.
To learn more about MeterView software, click
here.
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Remote Meter
Programming
MeterView® software allows all PD765 Trident
setup parameters to be programmed from a PC and
to save the configuration settings to a file for
reporting or programming other meters.
Data Acquisition
MeterView® software provides a convenient way
to collect the data generated by the Trident meters.
The user can select the logging time interval and
the engineering units that will be displayed on
the computer screen. Data is written to a file that
could then be imported into a spreadsheet or other
application.
Data Logging
up to 100 Trident Meters
- Save data to a file
- Monitor up to 10 meters per tab
- 10 tabs = 100 meter total capacity
- Acknowledge
- Free
Download
Sample File
Generated by MeterView®
Great for tank level monitoring!
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PROCESS
& TEMPERATURE INPUTS
The Trident is factory calibrated to accept 4-20
mA, ±10 VDC, type J, K, T, or E thermocouples
and 100Ω platinum RTDs. Process inputs can
be scaled with or without applying an input for
virtually any engineering units. Temperature inputs
can be programmed to display in degrees Fahrenheit
or Celsius and the type K thermocouple can display
up to 2300 °F.
Current
& Voltage Inputs
Setting up the meter to accept a current or voltage
input could not be easier. All setup is performed
with the front panel buttons and there are no switches
or jumpers to deal with.
Transmitter Powered by External
Supply
Transmitter Powered by Internal
Supply (Optional)
Current
Overload Protection
To protect the instrument from unexpected current
overload the current input circuit contains a resettable
fuse. The fuse limits the current to a safe level
when it detects a fault condition, and automatically
resets itself when the fault condition is removed.
Thermocouple
& RTD Inputs
Setting up the Trident to accept a thermocouple
or RTD input is simply a matter of setting a switch
at the rear of the case and selecting the input
type from the menu.
The meter accepts J, K, T, or E type thermocouples
as well as two, three, or four-wire 100 . platinum
RTDs.
Thermocouple and RTD Inputs
4-20 mA Output & Input
Signal
Powered by Meter
Connectors
Location
Rear View
Meter with Relays Option
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FIELD
ENCLOSURES
The Trident is available with a wide variety of
NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, & explosion-proof enclosures.
NEMA 4 & NEMA 4X Enclosures
NEMA 4 &
NEMA 4X Enclosures
The NEMA 4 and NEMA 4X enclosures are available
in plastic stainless steel, and steel. They come
with pre-punched 1/8 DIN cutouts for up to ten meters.
The meters are mounted in the enclosure door and
can be programmed without opening the enclosure.
Options include 2" pipe mounting kits and engraved
plastic labels.
| Low-Cost
Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure |

PDA2801 Low-cost NEMA 4X
Enclosure
Shown with One PD765
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The PDA2801 is a low-cost, compact,
plastic NEMA 4X enclosure that will
house one Trident meter.
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Plastic,
Steel & Stainless Steel |
Optional NEMA 4 & 4X enclosures
house from one to ten meters and feature
a hinged door.
Enclosures and meters are ordered and packaged
separately.
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PDA2706 NEMA 4 Enclosure
Shown with Six PD765 Meters
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Explosion-Proof
Enclosures
These explosion-proof enclosures house one or two
Tridents and are UL & C-UL Classified as NEMA
4, 7 & 9 for location in Class I, Groups C &
D; Class II, Groups E, F, G; and Class III. Enclosures
and meters are ordered and packaged separately.
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Engraved
Plastic Labels

Optional custom engraved plastic labels are the
perfect solution for identifying both the enclosure
and each individual meter. Whether the meters are
mounted in one of our enclosures or installed into
your existing control panel these custom engraved
plastic labels are the answer youre looking
for!
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QUICK
INSTALLATION
The Trident is housed in a shallow-depth case that
is designed for easy installation and servicing.
The extra large front bezel is rated Type 4X, IP65.
The mounting brackets are locked in place to make
it easy to mount the meter in the panel. Removable
screw terminal connectors make for easy and convenient
wiring.
Mounting
Dimensions
Notes:
- Panel cutout required: 1.772 x 3.622 (45
x 92)
- Panel thickness: 0.040 0.250 (1.0
6.4)
- Mounting brackets lock in place for easy
mounting
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SPECIFICATIONS
Except where noted all specifications
apply to operation at +25°C.
General
Display: 0.56" (14.2 mm) red LED, 4 digits
(-1999 to 9999)
Display Intensity: Eight user selectable intensity
levels
Front Panel: NEMA 4X, IP65; panel gasket provided
Programming Methods: Four front panel buttons,
cloning with Copy feature, PC with MeterView or LabVIEW
software, and Modbus registers. Certified LabVIEW driver
available.
Noise Filter: Programmable 2 to 199 (0 will disable
filter)
Display Update Rate: Process/RTD: 3.7-5/sec;
TC: 1.8-2.5/sec
Overrange: Display flashes 9999
Underrange: Display flashes -1999
Recalibration: All inputs are calibrated at the
factory; recalibration is recommended at least every
12 months.
Max/Min Display: Stored until reset by user or
meter is turned off.
Password: Restricts modification of programmed
settings.
Non-Volatile Memory: Settings stored for a minimum
of 10 years.
Power Options: 85-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 90-265 VDC,
20 W max or 12-36 VDC; 12-24 VAC, 6 W max.
Required Fuse: UL Recognized, 5 A max, slow-blow;
up to 6 meters may share one fuse.
Normal Mode Rejection: 64 dB at 50/60 Hz
Isolation: 4 kV input/output-to-power line; 500
V input-to-output or output-to-24 VDC supplies
Operating Temperature: 0 to 65°C
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C
Relative Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing
Connections: Power & Signal: removable screw
terminal blocks accept 12 to 22 AWG. Serial: RJ11 header,
standard on all meters.
Enclosure: 1/8 DIN, high impact plastic, 94V-0,
color; gray
Weight: 9.5 oz (269 g) (including options)
UL File Number: E160849; 508 Industrial Control
Equipment
Warranty: 3 years parts & labor
Extended Warranty: 1 or 2 years, refer to Price
List for details.
Process Inputs
Inputs: Field selectable: 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 1-5
V, ±10 V
Accuracy: ±0.05% FS ±1 count; square
root: ±0.1% FS ±2 counts
Function: Linear or square root
Low-Flow Cutoff: 0 to 9999 (0 disables cutoff
function)
Decimal Point: Up to 3 decimals: d.ddd, dd.dd,
ddd.d, or dddd
Calibration: Scale without signal or calibrate
with signal source
Calibration Range: User programmable over entire
range of meter
Input Impedance: Voltage range: greater than
1 M Ω, Current range: 50-100Ω, varies with
resettable fuse impedance
Input Overload: Protected by automatically resettable
fuse
Temperature Drift: ±50 PPM/°C
Transmitter Supply: Isolated, one or two transmitter
supplies
P1: 24 VDC ±10% @ 200 mA max
(-1 option)
P1 & P2: 24 VDC ±10% @
200 mA & 40 mA max (-2 option)
Temperature
Inputs
Inputs: Factory calibrated, field selectable:
type J, K, T, or E thermocouples and 100Ω platinum
RTD (0.00385 or 0.00392 curve)
Resolution: 1°; type T: 1°or 0.1°
Cold Junction Reference: Automatic
Temperature Drift: ±2°C maximum
Offset Adjustment: Programmable to ±19.9°.
This parameter allows the user to apply an offset value
to the temperature being displayed.
Input Impedance: Greater than 100 k.
Sensor Break: All relays and alarm status LEDs
go to alarm
| Type |
Range |
Accuracy |
Range |
Accuracy |
| J |
-58° to 1328°F |
±2°F |
-50 to 750°C |
±1°C |
| K |
-58º to 2300ºF |
±2°F |
-50 to 1260°C |
±1°C |
| T |
-292º to 700ºF |
±2°F |
-180 to 371°C |
±1°C |
| E |
-58º to 1700ºF |
±2°F |
-50 to 927°C |
±1°C |
| RTD |
-328º to 1382ºF |
±1°F |
-200 to 750°C |
±1°C |
Relays
Rating: 2 Form C (SPDT); rated 3 A @ 30 VDC or
3 A @ 250 VAC resistive load; 1/14 HP @ 125/250 VAC
inductive loads
Deadband: 0-100% FS, user selectable
High or Low Alarm: User may program any alarm
for high or low
Relay Operation:
1. Automatic (non-latching)
2. Latching
3. Pump alternation control
Relay Reset: User selectable via front panel
buttons or PC
1. Automatic reset only (non-latching)
2. Automatic plus 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)
Automatic Reset: Relays reset when input passes
the reset point
Manual Reset: Front panel button, MeterView,
Modbus registers
Time Delay: 0 to 199 seconds, on and off delays;
programmable
Fail-Safe Operation: Programmable, independent
for each relay. Relay coils are energized in non-alarm
condition. In case of power failure, relays 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.
Isolated 4-20
mA Transmitter Output
Scaling Range: 1.00 to 23.00 mA; reverse scaling
allowed.
Calibration: Factory calibrated 4.00 to 20.00
mA
Accuracy: ±0.1% FS ±0.004 mA
Temperature Drift: 50 PPM/ºC
Note: Analog output drift is separate from input drift
Isolation: 500 V input-to-output or output-to-24
VDC supplies;
4 kV output-to-power line
External Power: 35 VDC maximum
Output Loop Resistance:
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Loop Resistance |
| Power Supply | Minimum | Maximum |
| 24 VDC |
10 Ω |
700 Ω |
| 35 VDC (external) |
100 Ω |
1200 Ω |
Serial Communications
Compatibility: EIA-232, EIA-422, and EIA-485
with PDA7232 and PDA7422 Trident adapters.
Protocol: PDC and Modbus RTU
Meter Address: PDC protocol: 0 to 99, Modbus
protocol: 1 to 247
Baud Rate: 300 to 19,200 bps
Transmit Time Delay: Programmable 0 to 199 msor
transmitter always on for RS-422 communications.
Data: 8 bit (1 start bit, 1 stop bit)
Parity: None, even, or odd (Modbus only; PDC
protocol does not use parity)
Byte-to-Byte Timeout: 0.01 to 2.54 seconds (Modbus
only)
Turn Around Delay: Less than 2 ms (fixed)
Refer to PDC and Modbus Serial Communications Protocol
manuals for details.
MeterView Specifications
Precision Digitals MeterView® software enables
programming the PD765 Trident meter from a PC, displaying
the readings of up to 100 Precision Digital meters,
and data logging of all meters to a file. MeterView®
may be used for monitoring and data logging applications.
System Requirements: Windows® 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP
Communications: RS-232 adapter or RS-422/485
adapters with an RS-232 to RS-485 or USB to RS-485 converter
may be used for communicating with the meters.
Number of Meters: Up to 100 meters simultaneously with
addressing capability; minimum scan time for 100 meters:
60 sec
Meter Address: 00 to 99
Baud Rate: 300 bps to 19,200 bps; selection must
match the baud rate selected in the meters.
Screen Update Rate: Dependent on system and meter
settings. Rates of up to 10 meters/second are attainable
at 19,200 bps.
Configuration: Configure meter settings one meter
at a time.
Configuration Report: Save configuration to PDC
file format or export to HTML for printing, cloning,
or restoring meter.
Logging Interval: 2 seconds to 60 hours or manual
Manual Logging: Data saved to file when Log button
is pressed.
Data Logging Report: Log data to HTML file format.
All enabled meters are logged to a single file.
Alarm Notification: Pop-up message indicates
new alarm condition. Alarm alert notification may be
disabled.
Event Log: Important events are logged with date
and time stamp.
Relay/Alarm Status: Indicate relay/alarm status
with customized color and message label. Relay status
indication may be disabled.
Units & Tag Number: Show engineering units
and tag number information; these settings are not saved
to the meter.
Relay Acknowledge: Relays may be acknowledged
by clicking on corresponding Relay Status button. Meters
must be set up for manual reset and Relay Mode must
be enabled in MeterView.
Disclaimer
The Information contained
in this document is subject to change without notice.
Precision Digital Corporation 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.
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ORDERING
INFORMATION
| Product
Information |
| Model |
Power Supply |
Options Installed |
Price |
| PD765-6R0-00* |
85-265 VAC |
None |
$209 |
| PD765-6R0-10* |
85-265 VAC |
24 VDC Transmitter Supply |
$249 |
| PD765-6R2-00* |
85-265 VAC |
2 Relays |
$269 |
| PD765-6R2-10* |
85-265 VAC |
2 Relays & 24 VDC Transmitter
Supply |
$309 |
| PD765-6R3-00 |
85-265 VAC |
4-20 mA Output |
$309 |
| PD765-6R3-10 |
85-265 VAC |
4-20 mA & 24 VDC Supply |
$349 |
| PD765-6R3-20 |
85-265 VAC |
4-20 mA & Dual 24 VDC Supply |
$399 |
| PD765-7R0-00* |
12-36 VDC |
None |
$259 |
| PD765-7R2-00 |
12-36 VDC |
2 Relays |
$319 |
| PD765-7R3-00 |
12-36 VDC |
4-20 mA Output |
$359 |
*QSP product (click
here for details)
**May be powered from AC or DC, see Specifications
for details.
To order meters with Modbus option enabled, replace
the last digit with a 1 and add $50.
Modbus option ordered separately by requesting P/N:
PDN-MODBUS ($50).
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| Accessories |
| Model |
Description |
Price |
| PDA7420 |
Trident Meter Copy Cable, 7' (2.1
m) |
$9 |
| PDA7232 |
Trident RS-232 Serial Adapter, PDA7420
Included |
$79 |
| PDA7422 |
Trident RS-422/485 Serial Adapter,
PDA7420 Included |
$79 |
| PDA7485-I |
RS-232 to RS422/485 Isolated Converter |
$169 |
| PDA7485-N |
RS-232 to RS422/485 Non-Isolated Converter |
$139 |
| PDA7488 |
Trident RS-232 & RS-485 Isolated
Multi-Input Adapter Board |
$209 |
| PDA8485-I |
USB to RS-422/485 Isolated Converter |
$189 |
| PDA8485-N |
USB to RS-422/485 Non-Isolated Converter |
$159 |
| PDN-MODBUS |
Modbus Option Enabled |
$49 |
| PDX6901 |
Suppressor (snubber): 0.01µF/470Ω,
250 VAC |
$10 |
| PDLXXXX |
Engraved Plastic Labels |
$25 |
Data
Acquisition System for Ten Analog Inputs
Digital Panel Meters make a great front end
to a PC-based data acquisition system. They
are easy to set up, can be used for a wide
range of inputs, will power the transmitter,
and best of all provide a local display of
the process. The following system will provide
a local display of 10 analog inputs and remote
display and data acquisition using a PC:
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| Qty |
Model |
Description |
Price
per unit |
| 10 |
PD765-6R2-10 |
Trident with 2 Relays
& 24 VDC Transmitter Supply |
$309 |
| 10 |
PDA7422 |
Trident RS-422/485 Serial
Adapter |
$79 |
| 1 |
PDA8485-I |
USB to RS-422/485
Isolated Converter |
$189 |
| 1 |
PDA7503-2 |
MeterView® Software for 1-10 Meters |
Free |
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| Services |
| Model |
Description |
Price |
| PDN-CAL |
Calibration with Certificate |
$50 |
| PDN-CAL3 |
4-20mA Output Calibration |
$75 |
| PDN-CSETUP |
Custom Setup |
$25 |
| PDN-EXTWRNTY1-0 |
Extended Warranty 1 Year Based on
List Price:$0-$299 |
$35 |
| PDN-EXTWRNTY2-0 |
Extended Warranty 2 Years Based on
List Price:$0-$299 |
$50 |
| PDN-EXTWRNTY1-1 |
Extended Warranty 1 Year Based on
List Price:$300-$599 |
$50 |
| PDN-EXTWRNTY2-1 |
Extended Warranty 2 Years Based on
List Price:$300-$599 |
$75 |
| PDN-LTCAL5 |
Lifetime Annual Recertification (shipped
back within 5 days) |
$250 |
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