Features

Fully-Approved Explosion-Proof Loop-Powered Meter
4-20 mA Input with ±0.03% Accuracy
3.0 Volt Drop (6.0 Volt Drop with Backlight)
Easy Field Scaling in Engineering Units without Applying an Input
0.6" (15.2 mm) Feet & Inches Main Display With 1/8 or 1/16 Resolution
0.4" (10.2 mm) 7 Alphanumeric Characters Secondary Display for Tag, Volume, or Percent
Display Level in Feet & Inches and Volume, Percent or Decimal Height Simultaneously
Display Mountable at 0°, 90°, 180°, & 270°
SafeTouch Through-Glass Button Programming
20-Segment Tank Side Level Indicator Bargraph
Open Collector Output Assignable to High or Low Alarm
HART® Protocol Transparent
Loop or External DC-Powered Backlight Standard
Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Installation Temperature Range: -55 to 75°C (-67 to 167°F)
CSA Certified as Explosion-Proof / Dust-Ignition-Proof / Flame-Proof
ATEX and IECEx Certified as Explosion-Proof
Conformal Coated PCBs for Dust and Humidity Protection
Password Protection
32-Point Linearization
Wide Viewing Angle
Built-In Flange for Wall or Pipe Mounting
Explosion-Proof, IP68, NEMA 4X Die-Cast Aluminum & Stainless Steel Enclosures
Two 3/4" NPT or M20 Conduit Openings
2" U-Bolt Kit 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

Hazardous Area F&I Loop-Powered Meter

The PD6801 is a rugged, full-featured, explosion-proof loop-powered meter specifically designed for level applications in hazardous areas or in the harshest environmental conditions. Instead of the usual decimal display, the meter displays level in feet, inches, and fractions of an inch with a 20-segment tank level indicator. The secondary display can show a custom unit or tag, percent full, or a second scale for the 4-20 mA input used to indicate volume. The backlight feature makes the display visible under any lighting condition and can be powered from either the 4-20 mA loop or from a separate DC power supply.

The product is CSA Certified as Explosion-Proof, Dust-Ignition-Proof, and Flame-Proof, and ATEX & IECEx Certified as Explosion-Proof. It is available in either an aluminum or stainless steel enclosure with ¾" or M20 conduit connections. 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 meter derives all of its power from the 4-20 mA loop thus making installation a simple matter of wiring the instrument into the existing loop. No external power is required. Programming is performed using the four SafeTouch through-glass buttons and can be done without removing the cover. In addition, the meter can be scaled with or without a calibration signal.

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

General

Display	Feet & Inches	0.60" (15.2 mm) high 0 to 699^FT 11 15/16^IN 7-segment, programmable 1/16 or 1/8 fraction display
	Seven characters (Tag &/or Volume)	0.4" (10.2 mm) high 14-segment, 7-digits
	Tank Level Indicator	20-segments
Display Orientation	Display may be mounted at 90° increments up to 270° from default orientation.
Display Assignment	Upper display: Feet & inches Lower display may be assigned to custom unit or tag, volume, volume and tag, percent height, percent height and tag, or off.
Display Update Rate	Ambient > -25°C: 2 Updates/Second Ambient < -25°C: 1 Update/5 Seconds
Backlight	White; Loop-powered or externally powered. Backlight can be enabled or disabled via alternative wiring of terminal block. Loop-powered backlight brightness will increase as the input signal current increases. Externally powered backlight has consistent brightness.
Externally Powered Backlight	Voltage Range: 9-36 VDC
	Supply V 9 VDC 12 VDC 24 VDC 36 VDC
	Max Pwr 0.2 W 0.25 W 0.5 W 0.75 W
Display Overrange and Underrange	Level display flashes to 699^FT 11 15/16^IN Volume display flashes 9999999 if overrange, -999999 if underrange.
Programming Method	Four SafeTouch through-glass buttons when cover is installed. Four internal pushbuttons when cover is removed.
Noise Filter	Programmable low (LO), medium (MED), high (HI), or off (OFF)
Recalibration	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 turned off.
Advanced Function	Linear, square root, or programmable exponent
Password	Programmable password restricts modification of programmed settings.
Non-Volatile Memory	All programmed settings are stored in non-volatile memory for a minimum of ten years if power is lost.
Normal Mode Rejection	64 dB at 50/60 Hz
Environmental	Operating temperature range: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) Storage temperature range: -55 to 75°C (-67 to 167°F) Installation temperature range: -55 to 75°C (-67 to 167°F) (The display ceases to function below -40°C) Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing Printed circuit boards are conformally coated
Connections	Screw terminals accept 12 to 22 AWG wire
Mounting	May be mounted directly to conduit. Built-in flange for wall mounting or NPS 1½" to 2½" or DN 40 to 65 mm pipe mounting.
Overall Dimensions	5.65" x 5.25" x 4.86" (W x H x D) (144 mm x 133 mm x 124 mm)
Weight	Aluminum: 4.8 lbs (2.18 kg) Stainless Steel: 8.7 lbs (4.3 kg)
Warranty	3 years parts and labor. See Warranty Information and Terms & Conditions on www.predig.com for complete details.

Input

Input	4-20 mA
Accuracy	±0.03% of calibrated span ±1 count
Maximum Voltage Drop & Equivalent Resistance	Without Backlight or with Externally Powered Backlight	With Loop-Powered Backlight
	3.0 VDC @ 20 mA	6.0 VDC @ 20 mA
	150 Ω @ 20 mA	300 Ω @ 20 mA
Temperature Drift	50 PPM/°C from -40 to 75°C ambient
Multi-Point Linearization	2 to 32 points, level and volume independently programmed.
Minimum Span	Input 1 & Input 2: 0.10 mA
Calibration Range	An Error message will appear if input 1 and input 2 signals are too close together.
	Input Range 4-20 mA	Minimum Span Input 1 & Input 2 0.10 mA
Input Overload	Over current protection to 2 A max.
HART Transparency	The meter does not interfere with existing HART communications; it displays the 4 20 mA primary variable and it allows the HART communications to pass through without interruption. The meter is not affected if a HART communicator is connected to the loop. The meter does not display secondary HART variables.

Open Collector Output

Rating	Isolated open collector, sinking NPN 30 VDC @ 150 mA max.
Alarm Output	Assign to level or volume for high or low alarm trip point.
Deadband	0-100% FS, user selectable
Acknowledge	Front panel ENTER button and external RESET terminals resets output and screen indication.

Enclosure

Material	AL Models: ASTM A413 LM6 die-cast aluminum, copper-free, enamel coated SS Models: ASTM A743 CF8M investment-cast 316 stainless steel
Gasket (O-Ring)	Fluoroelastomer
Rating	NEMA 4X, IP68 Explosion-proof
Color	AL: Blue SS: Silver
Window	Borosilicate glass
Conduits	PD6801-0K1: Two 3/4" NPT PD6801-0K1-M20: Two M20 PD6801-0K1-SS: Two 3/4" NPT PD6801-0K1-SS-M20: Two M20
Flange	Built-in flange for wall and pipe mounting.
Tamper-Proof Seal	Cover may be secured with tamper-proof seal
Instrument Tag Loop	Built-in loop for securing stainless steel tag
ATEX & IECEx	Flameproof protection II 2GD Ex db IIC Gb Ex tb IIIC Db IP66/IP68 Tamb: -55°C to +85°C Certificate No.: Sira 19ATEX1252U Certificate No.: IECEx SIR 19.0075U
CSA	Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D Class II, Division 1, Group E, F, G Class III Ex db IIC Gb Ex tb IIIC Db Class I, Zone 1, AEx db IIC Gb; Zone 21, AEx tb IIIC Db IP66/IP68/TYPE 4X Tamb: -55°C to +85°C Certificate Number: CSA 19.80011200U
UL	Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G Class III; Class I, Zone 1, AEx db IIC Gb Zone 21, AEx tb IIIC Ex db IIC Gb Ex tb IIIC Db IP66/IP68/TYPE 4X Tamb: -55°C to +85°C Certificate Number: E518920

Note: The above approvals are for the enclosure only. See below for approval on the entire instrument.

Product Ratings & Approvals

CSA	Explosion-proof for use in: Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C and D Dust-ignition-proof for use in: Class II/III, Division 1, Groups E, F and G; T6 Flame-proof for use in: Zone 1, Ex d IIC T6 Ta = -55 to 75°C Enclosure: Type 4X & IP66/IP68 Certificate Number: CSA 11 2325749
ATEX	Explosion-proof for use in: Ex II 2 G D Ex db IIC T6 Gb Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db IP68 Ta = -55 to 75°C Certificate Number: Sira 10ATEX1116X
IECEx	Explosion-proof for use in: Ex db IIC T6 Gb Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db IP68 Ta = -55 to 75°C Certificate Number: IECEx SIR 10.0056X

Connections

Dimensions

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Side View

Top View

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Configurations other than those specified above are available at a $250 adder. Consult factory for desired model number and price.

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