Features
- Fully-Approved Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Meters
- 4-20 mA Input with ±0.05% Accuracy of Calibrated Span
- 1.7 Volt Drop (4.7 Volt Drop with Backlight)
- Easy Field Scaling in Engineering Units without a Calibrator
- 0.6" (15.2 mm) 3½+ Digits LCD Display; -1999 to 2999
- Display Mountable at 0°, 90°, 180°, & 270°
- HART® Protocol Transparent
- Loop-Powered Backlight
- Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
- Installation Temperature Range: -55 to 75°C (-67 to 167°F)
- Four Internal Buttons for Easy Field Scaling
- Max/Min Display
- Programmable Noise Filter
- 32-Point Linearization & Square Root Extraction
- Conformal Coated PCBs for Dust & Humidity Protection
- UL Listed as Explosion-Proof / Dust Ignition-Proof / Flame-Proof
- CSA Certified as Explosion-Proof / Dust Ignition-Proof / Flame-Proof
- ATEX and IECEx Certified as Explosion-Proof
- Built-In Flange for Wall or Pipe Mounting
- Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Die-Cast Aluminum & Stainless Steel Enclosures
- Two 1/2" NPT or M20 Conduit Openings
- 1.5" U-Bolt Kit & 2" Pipe Mounting Kit Available
- Stainless Steel Tag Available
- 3-Year Warranty
Why Use Loop-Powered Meters?
The most basic decision a user wishing to display a 4-20 mA signal on a digital display has to make is: should the meter be powered by line voltage or should it be powered by the 4-20 mA loop?
There are three main benefits of using loop-powered devices:
- No additional power required
- Easy wiring
- Additional digital displays can easily be added in the same loop
The following diagram illustrates how a loop-powered meter is wired. Notice there are only two connections made to the meter.
For more information on loop-powered meters, check out Fundamentals of Loop-Powered Devices and Loop-Powered vs Line-Powered Meters white papers.
Overview
The PD663 is an explosion-proof loop-powered field meter that is available in an aluminum or stainless steel enclosure.
The ProtEX-Lite carries all major approvals including:
- UL Listed as Explosion-Proof / Dust Ignition-Proof / Flame-Proof
- CSA Certified as Explosion-Proof / Dust Ignition-Proof / Flame-Proof
- ATEX and IECEx Certified as Explosion-Proof
The PD663 is easy to install and program and the display can be seen in a variety of lighting conditions, even in bright sunlight. It will operate down to -40°C and is approved for installation in areas where the temperature gets as cold as -55°C, however the display will cease functioning.
The fact that this meter is loop-powered means that there is no need to run additional, costly power lines into a hazardous area. The meter gets all the power it needs from the 4-20 mA loop and its 1.7 V drop results in a minimal burden on the loop. Loop-powered backlighting is a standard feature that allows the meter to be read in dimly lit areas.
The meter features a built-in flange for wall or pipe mounting. Calibration is a quick process involving the four internal pushbuttons. The 3½+ digits display on the ProtEX-Lite will read up to 2999.
Physical Features
ProtEX-Lite Enclosures
Great for Cold Temperatures
The ProtEX-Lite PD663 will operate over a temperature range of -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F). Below -40°C, the display will cease functioning, however, the instrument is approved to be installed in locations where the temperature goes down to -55°C.
Electronics Module
The ProtEX-Lite electronics module is housed in a plastic enclosure that provides a degree of environmental protection for the electronics circuitry. The module is mounted to the enclosure with spring-loaded thumbscrews and can be oriented in 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270° increments. Connections are made to a removable screw terminal block.
PDA6631-SS 1.5" U-Bolt Kit
PDA6863-SS 2" Pipe Mounting Kit
Easy Pipe Mounting
The ProtEX-Lite comes with cast-in mounting flanges. These allow easy mounting to walls or pipes us-ing the PDA6631-SS Stainless Steel U-Bolt Kit for a 1.5” pipe or the PDA6863-SS Stainless Steel Pipe Mounting Kit for a 2” pipe. A slot on the back of the enclosure makes it easy to center the unit on a pipe.
Rotatable Display Module
The display module can be rotated in 90° increments providing added mounting flexibility. Plus the various conduit connections allow a variety of installation options.
Tamper-Proof Capability
The instrument can be made tamper-proof by inserting a wire through the built-in loop on the base of the enclosure and a hole in the lid of the enclosure and securing this wire with a lead seal.
Stainless Steel Tag Attaching Loop
The enclosure is equipped with a loop at the top to easily attach a PDA-SSTAG stainless steel tag.
Programming
The PD663 comes calibrated and scaled at the factory to display a 4.00 to 20.00 mA signal on startup. To change the scaling, follow along using the 4 button interface.