Precision Digital Corporation PDW90 Series User manual

PDW90 Point to Multi-Point Wireless System
Instruction Manual
PRECISION DIGITAL CORPORATION
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•Signal Wire Replacement System Consisting of Wireless Base Station and Field Units
•Wireless Point to Multi-Point Signal Wire Replacement for up to 32 4-20 mA Signals
•Range: 1 Mile Line-of-Sight Outdoor, 500 Feet Indoor; Repeaters Available to Extend Range
•Wireless Transmission Between Base Station and any Field Unit of
o4-20 mA (Separate Signals to and from Base Station)
oDiscrete (4 digital I/O Signals to and from Base Station)
oRS-485 Modbus
•Inputs: (Wired to Field Units) 4-20 mA or 0-10 V (1), Discrete/Digital (up to 4), Modbus
•Outputs: (Wired to Field Units) 4-20 mA (1), Discrete/Digital (up to 4), Relays (2, opt), Modbus
•Base Station I/O Modules for 4-20 mA Inputs, 4-20 mA Outputs, Relay Outputs, Digital I/O
•Base Stations with slots for 2, 6, or 16 Field Installable I/O Modules and Modbus
•Loss of Signal (LoS) Digital Output
•PDA10 Signal Strength Survey Tool to "Try Before You Buy"
•Simple to Configure Using PDW Manager Programming Software and On-Board USB
•Device Communication Secured by Enabling 128-bit AES Encryption
•Password Protection
•Remote Yagi Directional Antennas Available
•Base Stations Housed in Plastic NEMA 4X Field Enclosures
•Field Units Available in IP68, NEMA 4X Aluminum & Stainless Steel Enclosures
•Field Unit Operating Temperature Range: -55 to 75°C (-67 to 167°F)
•PCBs are Conformal Coated for Dust & Humidity Protection
•Power: 9-30 VDC, Base Station & Field Units
•3-Year Warranty

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................... 5
Key Features....................................................................................................... 6
PDW Manager PC Software........................................................................... 6
Plastic NEMA 4X Base Stations Available in Three Sizes .......................... 7
CapTouch Through-Glass Buttons............................................................... 7
Field Units Available in Aluminum or Stainless Steel................................. 7
Field Unit Relays Option Module .................................................................. 7
Application Examples ........................................................................................ 8
Wireless Tank Level Monitoring of Two Tanks with Field Alarms............. 8
Wireless Tank Level Monitoring of Level Switches..................................... 9
Wireless Tank Level Monitoring of 32 Modbus RTU Server Transmitters. 10
Wireless Tank Level Monitoring of 32 4-20 mA Transmitters................... 11
Wireless Remote Valve Control on Two Tanks ......................................... 12
Wireless Tank Level Monitoring on Four Tanks........................................ 13
Wireless Transmission of Modbus Inputs and Outputs ........................... 14
Extending Signal Range with PDWR Repeaters........................................ 15
Ordering Information........................................................................................ 16
PDW90 Wireless Components .................................................................... 16
Accessories.................................................................................................. 16
Specifications................................................................................................... 19
PDW90 Base Station.................................................................................... 19
General...................................................................................................... 19
Dual Analog Input Module.......................................................................... 19
Dual 4-20 mA Output Module..................................................................... 19
Digital Inputs / Outputs Module.................................................................. 20
Dual Relays Module................................................................................... 20
PDW90 Field Unit.......................................................................................... 21
General...................................................................................................... 21
Enclosure................................................................................................... 21
Analog Input............................................................................................... 21
Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output......................................................... 21
Digital Inputs / Outputs............................................................................... 22
Loss of Signal (RF)....................................................................................... 22
Optional Relays.......................................................................................... 22
PDWR Wireless Repeater ............................................................................ 23
Base Station, Field Unit, Repeater.............................................................. 24
Wireless Radio........................................................................................... 24
RS-485 Modbus®RTU Serial Communications......................................... 24
PDW Manager Software ............................................................................ 24
Safety Information............................................................................................ 25
Unpacking......................................................................................................... 25
Installation......................................................................................................... 25
Base Station Antenna & Wiring Holes........................................................ 25
Field Units Mounting Instructions .............................................................. 25
Base Station Mounting Instructions........................................................... 25
Antenna Mounting Instructions................................................................... 25
Field Unit Cover Jam Screw........................................................................ 26
Dimensions....................................................................................................... 27
Base Station Dimensions............................................................................ 27
Field Unit Dimensions.................................................................................. 29
PDWA6963-SS Stainless Steel Pipe Mount Kit for Field Units................. 29

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Base Station Connections............................................................................... 30
Base Station Sub Panel (Connector Board)............................................... 30
Installing Base Station I/O Modules............................................................ 32
Base Station Wiring Diagrams.................................................................... 33
Power Connections.................................................................................... 33
Dual Analog Output Connections............................................................... 33
Four Digital I/O Connections...................................................................... 33
Dual Relays Output Connections............................................................... 33
Switching Inductive Loads.......................................................................... 34
Modbus RTU Serial Communications........................................................ 34
Field Unit Connections .................................................................................... 35
Display & Relays Option Modules Installation .......................................... 35
Field Unit Wiring Diagrams ......................................................................... 37
Power Connections.................................................................................... 37
Input Signal Connections........................................................................... 37
4-20 mA Output Connections..................................................................... 37
Digital I/O Connections .............................................................................. 38
Loss of RF Signal Connections.................................................................. 38
Relays Option Connections........................................................................ 38
Modbus RTU Serial Communications........................................................ 38
Setup and Programming.................................................................................. 39
Overview....................................................................................................... 39
Programming the Base Station................................................................... 39
Connecting Field Units to the Base Station................................................ 40
Base Station Configuration ........................................................................ 41
Input / Output Base Station Module Configuration..................................... 42
Field Unit Configuration ............................................................................. 46
Advanced Configuration for Base Station .................................................. 50
Programming the Field Units ...................................................................... 51
CapTouch Buttons....................................................................................... 52
CapTouch Button Tips ............................................................................... 52
Field Unit Setup Menu ............................................................................... 53
Programming the Field Units with PDW Manager..................................... 55
Configuring the Field Units......................................................................... 56
Calibrate the Field Unit’s Analog Input and Output .................................... 57
I/O Testing on the Field Unit ...................................................................... 57
Advanced Configuration for Field Units...................................................... 58
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 59

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Table of Figures
Figure 1. 2-Module Base Station Dimensions................................................ 27
Figure 2. 6-Module Base Station Dimensions................................................ 27
Figure 3. 16-Module Base Station Dimensions................................................ 28
Figure 4. Enclosure & Antenna Dimensions –Front View............................ 29
Figure 5. Enclosure Dimensions –Side View ................................................ 29
Figure 6. Enclosure Dimensions –Top View ................................................. 29
Figure 7. PDWA6963-SS Stainless Steel Pipe Mounting Kit ............................. 29
Figure 8. 16-Module Base Station Sub Panel (Connector Board) ................ 30
Figure 9. 6-Module Base Station Sub Panel (Connector Board) .................. 31
Figure 10. 2-Module Base Station Sub Panel (Connector Board) ................ 31
Figure 11. Base Station Power Connections.................................................. 33
Figure 12. Base Station Analog Input Connections ...................................... 33
Figure 13. Base Station Analog Output Connections ................................... 33
Figure 14. Base Station Digital I/O Connections............................................ 33
Figure 15. Base Station Relays Connections................................................. 33
Figure 16. AC and DC Loads Protection......................................................... 34
Figure 17. Low Voltage DC Loads Protection................................................ 34
Figure 18. Base Station Five-Wire RS-485 Modbus Connections ................ 34
Figure 19. Base Station Three-Wire RS-485 Modbus Connections.............. 34
Figure 20. Base Station Multiple Device RS-485 Modbus Connections....... 34
Figure 21. Field Unit Display Module Connectors......................................... 36
Figure 22. Field Unit Relays Option Module Connectors.............................. 36
Figure 23. Field Unit Power Connections....................................................... 37
Figure 24. Field Unit and 2-Wire Transmitter Powered from Same Supply. 37
Figure 25. Field Unit Analog Input Connections............................................ 37
Figure 26. Field Unit 4-20 mA Output Connections....................................... 37
Figure 27. Field Unit Digital I/O Connections................................................. 38
Figure 28. Field Unit Loss of Signal Connections......................................... 38
Figure 29. Relays Controlled by Digital Outputs ........................................... 38
Figure 30. Field Unit Five-Wire RS-485 Modbus Connections...................... 38
Figure 31. Field Unit Three-Wire RS-485 Modbus Connections................... 38
Figure 32. Field Unit Multiple Device RS-485 Modbus Connections............ 38

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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.
•Read complete instructions prior to installation
and operation of the meter.
•Risk of electric shock or personal injury.
•This product is not recommended for life support
applications or applications where
malfunctioning could result in personal injury or
property loss. Anyone using this product for
such applications does so at their own risk.
Precision Digital Corporation shall not be held
liable for damages resulting from such improper
use.
•The term “discrete” is sometimes used in this
document to refer to digital inputs and outputs,
where the value is either 0 or 1 (Logic Low or
High).
•When referencing Modbus, this manual uses the
terms “Client” to refer to what was previously
called “Master” and “Server” to refer to what was
previously called “Slave”.
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workmanship for the specified period under
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value, repair, or replacement of the defective unit.
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All rights reserved.
Introduction
In its most basic form,the PDW90 consists of field units
(up to 32) that accept 4-20 mA signals and transmits
them wirelessly to a base station. The primary ad-
vantage of this system is how simple and economical it
is to get multiple signals (not just 4-20 mA, also discrete
(digital) and Modbus) from where you have them to
where you need them –all without having to run wires!
The wireless communication between the field units and
the base station is bi-directional. That means you can
send 4-20 mA, discrete and Modbus signals from the
field units to the base station and also send completely
different 4-20 mA, discrete and Modbus signals from the
base station to the field units. For instance, the field unit
could send a 4-20 mA signal to the base station corre-
sponding to the level in a tank and the base station could
send a 4-20 mA signal to the field unit to control a valve.
Field units are also equipped with four digital I/O that can
each be independently programmed as an input or an
output. A Loss of Signal warning is also availableby con-
necting devices to the G and LS screw terminals.
To indicate alarm situations in the field, the field unit can
be equipped with an optional, field installable, two relays
module.These relays are rated Form A (SPST) 5A and
are controlled by the digital outputs on the base station.
The base stations are available in configurations for 2, 6,
or 16 I/O slots for a variety of field installable I/O
modules. The available I/O modules are:
•Dual Analog Input
•Dual Analog Output
•Dual Relay Output
•Four Digital I/O
The specified range between the base station and
field units is 1 mile line-of-sight outdoor and 500 feet
indoor and repeaters are available to extend the
range. A low-cost wireless survey tool, Model PDA10,
is available to test the signal strength of your
application before you buy. And if the PDW90 system
does not work in your application, you can return it for
full credit!

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Key Features
PDW Manager PC Software
PDW Manager PC Software is required to program
the PDW90 wireless base station; there are no
programming buttons on the unit. PDW field units
have programming buttons that can be used for basic
setup, but PDW Manager software is required for
advanced feature programming. Field units and base
stations connect to a PC via a USB connection with
the provided cable. PDW Manager is available for
download at www.predig.com/pdwmanager.
Easy-To-Install I/O Modules
These modules designed specifically for the PDW90
base stations are easy to install and add functionality
to the wireless system. The electronics in the modules
are completely enclosed for protection. There are four
types of modules available: dual analog inputs, dual
analog outputs, four digital I/O, and dual relay
outputs. Each module also comes with a removable
connector plug for easy wiring.

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Plastic NEMA 4X Base Stations
Available in Three Sizes
The PDW90 base stations are available in three dif-
ferent sized plastic NEMA 4X enclosures based on
how many inputs and outputs are needed. The cover
on the two larger enclosures is hinged and secured
with stainless steel clasps. The cover on the smaller
enclosure is secured with screws. The largest base
station can house up to 16 I/O modules. The middle
size base station can hold up to 6 modules and the
smallest base station can hold 2 modules.
CapTouch Through-Glass
Buttons
The PDW90 field units are equipped with four capaci-
tive sensors that operate as through-glass buttons so
that they can be operated without removing the cover
(and exposing the electronics) in an unclean area.
CapTouch buttons are designed to work under any
lighting condition and are not affected by random
changes in light or shadows. To protect against false
triggering a long button press of about 2 seconds is
required to wake up the buttons when they have not
been in use for more than 20 seconds.
Field Units Available in
Aluminum or Stainless Steel
The PDW90 field units are available in an IP68,
NEMA 4X aluminum or stainless steel enclosure. The
enclosures feature a built-in flange for wall or pipe
mounting, built-in loop for a stainless steel tag, locking
screw, and hole for a tamper-proof wire & seal. The
enclosure also includes two 3/4" threaded conduit
openings for wiring. The field units can operate in
temperatures of -55 to 75°C (-67 to 167°F).
Field Unit Relays Option Module
The PDW90 field units are available with a relays op-
tion module that includes two Form A (SPST) relays.
The module is easily installed by the user into the
base of the enclosure with the four screws provided.
The removable connector plugs make wiring easy.

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Application Examples
Wireless Tank Level Monitoring of Two Tanks with Field Alarms
Note: Power requirements / connections not shown in diagram. Consult manuals for details. Cover of PDW90 removed to show I/O modules.
•In the two tanks, the level transmitter’s 4-20 mA signal is connected to the PDW90 field unit’s analog input.
•The PDW90 field unit then wirelessly transmits the level signal to the base station located in the control room,
where the base station’s 4-20 mA output duplicates the signal.
•The base station’s analog outputs are connected to two PD6602 loop-powered meters, which display the
4-20 mA signals as volume in gallons and check the level for high and low conditions.
•The low and high alarm light / horns in the field are driven as follows:
oRelay 1 (RY-1) in the PD6602 tank 1 display is connected to digital input 1 (DI-1) on the base station.
This signal is wirelessly transmitted to the field unit on tank 1. (On the field unit) digital output 1 (DO-1)
controls relay 1 (RY-1), which turns on the high alarm light / horn, warning the operator.
oRelay 2 (RY-2) in the PD6602 tank 2 display is connected to digital input 2 (DI-4) on the base station.
This signal is wirelessly transmitted to the field unit on tank 2. (On the field unit) digital output 2 (DO-2)
controls relay 2 (RY-2), which turns on the low alarm light / horn, warning the operator.
Parts Needed for This System:
Base Station
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-02
1
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (2) I/O Slots
PDWM90-BASE-2AO
1
PDW90 Dual Analog Output Base Station Module
PDWM90-BASE-4DI
1
PDW90 Four Digital I/O Base Station Module
Field Units
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-AL-FIELD
2
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Field Unit
PDWM-2RY
2
Relays Option Module, Two Form A (SPST)
Other Products
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDA-LHR
4
Red Light / Horn
PD6602-L2N
2
1/8 DIN Loop-Powered Digital Panel Meter with Two Relays

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Wireless Tank Level Monitoring of Level Switches
Note: Power requirements / connections not shown in diagram. Consult manuals for details. Cover of PDW90 removed to show I/O modules.
•The switch contacts from the two level switches in each tank are connected to the digital inputs on the
field units.
•The states of the switch contacts are wirelessly transmitted to the base station.
•The digital outputs from the base station are connected to a PD158 Vigilante II 8-point annunciator for local
indication of tank level status.
Parts Needed for This System:
Base Station
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-02
1
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (2) I/O Slots
PDWM90-BASE-4DI
2
PDW90 Four Digital I/O Base Station Module
Field Units
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-AL-FIELD
2
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Field Unit
Other Products
Model Number
Qty
Description
PD158-6R2-1
1
1/8 DIN 8-Input Alarm Annunciator

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Wireless Tank Level Monitoring of 32 Modbus RTU Server Transmitters
Note: Power requirements / connections not shown in diagram. Consult manuals for details. Cover of PDW90 removed to show I/O modules.
•The 32 field units are not wired together.
•Each field unit sends the Modbus signal wirelessly to the base station.
•The base station is connected to a ConsoliDator+ that displays the level in the tanks.
•The ConsoliDator+ acts as the client.
•Modbus client must be connected to the base station RS-485.
Parts Needed for This Modbus System:
Base Station
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-02
1
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (2) I/O Slots (None being used in
this application)
Field Units
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-AL-FIELD
32
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Field Unit
Other Products
Model Number
Qty
Description
PD9000-GP
1
ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller
PDK9000-M1
1
Add-On Feature: ConsoliDator+ Modbus Client/Snooper/Spoofer
Note: A potentially lower cost solution to this application would be to use a PDW30 point-to-point system. All the level transmitters
would be wired on one RS-485 bus that would be connected to a PDW30 Primary Unit. The Primary Unit would wirelessly transmit
the Modbus signal to a PDW30 Secondary Unit.

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Wireless Tank Level Monitoring of 32 4-20 mA Transmitters
Note: Power requirements / connections not shown in diagram. Consult manuals for details. Cover of PDW90 removed to show I/O modules.
•The 32 field units send the 4-20 mA signals wirelessly to the base station.
•The base station outputs (32) 4-20 mA signals that correspond to signals that are wirelessly transmitted to the
base station to a PLC.
Parts Needed for This System:
Base Station
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-16
1
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (16) I/O Slots
PDWM90-BASE-2AO
16
PDW90 Dual Analog Output Base Station Module
Field Units
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-AL-FIELD
32
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Field Unit

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Wireless Remote Valve Control on Two Tanks
Note: Power requirements / connections not shown in diagram. Consult manuals for details. Cover of PDW90 removed to show I/O modules.
•In the two tanks, the level transmitter’s 4-20 mA signal is connected to the PDW90 field unit’s analog input.
•The PDW90 field unit then wirelessly transmits the level signal to the base station located in the control room,
where the base station’s 4-20 mA output duplicates the signal.
•The base station’s analog outputs are connected to two PD6602 loop-powered meters, which display the 4-20
mA signals as volume in gallons and check the level for high and low conditions.
•The operator uses a PD460 valve positioner to send a 4-20 mA signal to the base station's analog input.
•That valve position signal is wirelessly transmitted to the field unit located in the field at the tank, where the field
unit's 4-20 mA output duplicates the signal.
•The field unit’s 4-20 mA output is connected to a digital valve positioner. The valve is opened, and the tank
starts to fill again.
•The operator monitors the level rising or falling on the PD6602 displays and uses the PD460 valve positioner to
close or open the valve when the tank reaches the desired level.
•A digital output on digital I/O module is used to generate a Loss of Signal signal (LoS).
Parts Needed for This System:
Base Station
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-06
1
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (6) I/O Slots
PDWM90-BASE-2AI
1
PDW90 Dual Analog Input Base Station Module
PDWM90-BASE-2AO
1
PDW90 Dual Analog Output Base Station Module
PDWM90-BASE-4DI
1
PDW90 Four Digital I/O Base Station Module(used for Loss of Signal; LoS)
Field Units
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-AL-FIELD
2
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Field Unit
Other Products
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDA-LHR
4
Red Light / Horn
PD6602-L2N
2
1/8 DIN Loop-Powered Digital Panel Meter with Two Relays
PD460
2
Panel Mount 4-20 mA Valve Positioner

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Wireless Tank Level Monitoring on Four Tanks
Note: Power requirements / connections not shown in diagram. Consult manuals for details. Cover of PDW90 removed to show I/O modules.
•The level in each tank is measured by a 4-20 mA level transmitter that is connected to a PDW90 field unit.
•Each PDW90 field unit wirelessly transmits the 4-20 mA signal back to the base station.
•The base station is equipped with two dual analog output modules that that send the 4-20 mA signals to the
ConsoliDator+
Parts Needed for This System:
Base Station
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-02
1
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (2) I/O Slots
PDWM90-BASE-2AO
2
PDW90 Dual Analog Output Base Station Module
Field Units
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-AL-FIELD
4
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Field Unit
Other Products
Model Number
Qty
Description
PD9000-GP-4AI
1
ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller with Four 4-20 mA inputs

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Wireless Transmission of Modbus Inputs and Outputs
Note: Power requirements / connections not shown in diagram. Consult manuals for details. Cover of PDW90 removed to show I/O modules.
•The ConsoliDator+ Modbus client is connected to the base station and sends wireless requests to the level
transmitters via the PDW90 field units.
•The ConsoliDator+ Modbus client processes the data received from the field units (via the base station) and
displays it in engineering units.
•The PD6730X Modbus scanner can provide tank side indication of level, temperature, interface and other
Modbus variables.
•Modbus client must be connected to the base station RS-485.
Parts Needed for This System:
Base Station
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-02
1
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (2) I/O Slots
Field Units
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-AL-FIELD
3
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Field Unit
Other Products
Model Number
Qty
Description
PD9000-GP
1
ConsoliDator+ Multivariable Controller
PD9000-M1
1
Add-On Feature: ConsoliDator+ Modbus Client/Snooper/Spoofer
PD6730-AX0-I-2
3
General Purpose Modbus Scanner for Tank Side Level Indication

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Extending Signal Range with PDWR Repeaters
Note: Power requirements / connections not shown in diagram. Consult manuals for details. Cover of PDW90 removed to show I/O modules.
•The PDW30 field units are too far away from the base station, so a PDWR repeater unit is installed in the
application to extend the wireless signal range.
•The mA signals are transmitted wirelessly to the PDW90 base station through the PDWR repeater unit.
•The base station’s analog outputs are connected to PD6602 loop-powered meters, which display the 4-20 mA
signals as volume in gallons.
•The low and high alarm light / horns in the field are driven as follows:
oRelay 1 (RY-1) in the PD6602 tank 1 display is connected to digital input 1 (DI-1) on the base station.
This signal is wirelessly transmitted to the field unit via the PDWR repeater unit. (On the field unit) digital
output 1 (DO-1) controls relay 1 (RY-1), which turns on the high alarm light / horn, warning the operator.
oRelay 2 (RY-2) in the PD6602 tank 2 display is connected to digital input 2 (DI-4) on the base station.
This signal is wirelessly transmitted to the field unit via the PDWR repeater unit. (On the field unit) digital
output 2 (DO-2) controls relay 2 (RY-2), which turns on the low alarm light / horn warning the operator.
Parts Needed for This System:
Base Station
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-02
1
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (2) I/O Slots
PDWM90-BASE-2AO
1
PDW90 Dual Analog Output Base Station Module
PDWM90-BASE-4DI
1
PDW90 Four Digital I/O Base Station Module
Field Units
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDW90-GP-AL-FIELD
2
PDW90 Wireless Process Signal Field Unit
PDWM-2RY
2
Relays Option Module, Two Form A (SPST)
PDWR-GP-AL-REP
1
PDWR Wireless Process Signal Repeater Unit
Other Products
Model Number
Qty
Description
PDA-LHR
4
Red Light / Horn
PD6602-L2N
2
1/8 DIN Loop-Powered Digital Panel Meter with Two Relays

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Ordering Information
PDW90 Wireless Components
Base Stations
Model Number
Description
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-02
PDW90 Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (2) I/O Modules Slots1
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-06
PDW90 Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (6) I/O Modules Slots1
PDW90-GP-PL-BASE-16
PDW90 Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Process Signal Base Station, (16) I/O Modules Slots1
Field Installable Base Station Modules
Model Number
Description
PDWM90-BASE-2AI
PDW90 Dual Analog Input Base Station Module2
PDWM90-BASE-2AO
PDW90 Dual Analog Output Base Station Module2
PDWM90-BASE-2RY
PDW90 Dual Relay Output Base Station Module2
PDWM90-BASE-4DI
PDW90 Four Digital I/O Base Station Module2
Field Units
Model Number
Description
PDW90-GP-AL-FIELD
PDW90 Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Process Signal Field Unit, Aluminum Enclosure3
PDWR-GP-AL-REP
PDWR Repeater to Extend Wireless Distance, Aluminum Enclosure1
PDW90-GP-SS-FIELD
PDW90 Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Process Signal Field Unit, Stainless Steel Enclosure3
PDWR-GP-SS-REP
PDWR Repeater to Extend Wireless Distance, Stainless Steel Enclosure1
Field Unit Module
Model Number
Description
PDWM-2RY
Relay Option Module, Two Form A (SPST)4
System Components Examples
See Application Examples starting on page 8for ordering information of typical applications.
Accessories
Model Number
Description
PDA10
PDW Wireless Signal Strength Survey Tool
PDWA3120-N
20-Foot RP-SMA F to N Male Extension Cable for Yagi Antenna5
PDWA3140-N
40-Foot RP-SMA F to N Male Extension Cablefor Yagi Antenna5
PDWA3120-S
20-Foot RP-SMA M/F Extension Cablefor Omnidirectional Antenna5
PDWA3140-S
40-Foot RP-SMA M/F Extension Cable for Omnidirectional Antenna5
PDWA3900-6Y-N
Yagi Antenna 6dB
PDWA3900-9Y-N
Yagi Antenna 9dB
PDWA3900-20-N
PDW 900 MHz Omnidirectional Antenna, M20
PDWA3900-34-N
PDW 900 MHz Omnidirectional Antenna, 3/4" NPT
PDWA6963-SS
Stainless Steel Pipe Mount Kit for One PDW30 Primary/ Secondary Unit, PDW90 Field Unit
or PDWR Repeater Unit
PDAPLUG75
3/4" Metal Conduit/Stopping Plug
PDAREDUCER-75M-50F
M-3/4" NPT to F-1/2" NPT Reducer with Approvals
PDAREDUCER-75M-M20F
M-3/4" NPT to F-M20 NPT Reducer with Approvals
PDA-MICROUSB
Micro-USB PC Programming Cable for Field Unit (supplied)
PDA-USB
Standard USB PC Programming Cable for Base Station (supplied)
PDA-SSTAG
Custom Stainless Steel Tag (See website for convenient ordering form)
Notes:
1. Antenna included with the base station is installed by the user.
2. Base station modules are ordered separately and installed in base station by customer.
3. PDW90 field units and PDWR repeaters come standard with two 3/4" NPT conduit holes. To order models with M20 conduit
holes instead, add -22 at the end of the part number (e.g. PDW90-GP-AL-FIELD-22).
4. The PDWM-2RY Relays Option Module is installed by the customer using the four screws provided.
5. Antenna extension cables include the following parts: (1) Extension Cable, (1) Antenna Coupler, (1) 8" Length of Coax Seal
Tape, (1) 3/4" NPT Cable Gland

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Field Installable Base Station Modules
I/O modules designed specifically for the PDW90
base stations are easy to install and add functionality
to the wireless system. There are four types of
modules available: dual analog inputs, dual analog
outputs, four digital I/O, and dual relay outputs.
Model Number
Description
PDWM90-BASE-2AI
PDW90 Dual Analog Input
Base Station Module
PDWM90-BASE-2AO
PDW90 Dual Analog Output
Base Station Module
PDWM90-BASE-2RY
PDW90 Dual Relay Output
Base Station Module
PDWM90-BASE-4DI
PDW90 Four Digital I/O Base
Station Module
PDWR Wireless Signal Repeaters
PDWR wireless signal repeaters are used to
retransmit wireless signals when connectivity is an
issue. They are incredibly simple to install as they
only require power and a network ID. Any units in
range of the repeater with the same network ID will
retransmit through it, thus increasing signal strength.
Use repeaters to broadcast over very long distances
or around permanent obstacles.
Model Number
Description
PDWR-GP-AL-REP
PDWR Repeater to Extend
Wireless Distance, Aluminum
Enclosure1
PDWR-GP-SS-REP
PDWR Repeater to Extend
Wireless Distance, Stainless
Steel Enclosure1
PDWA6963-SS Pipe Mounting Kit
The PDWA6963-SS provides a convenient way to
mount one PDW30 primary/secondary, PDWR
repeater, or PDW90 field unit to a horizontal or
vertical 1.5" or 2" pipe such that the antenna is not
right on top of the metal pipe.
Model Number
Description
PDWA6963-SS
Stainless Steel Pipe Mount Kit for
One PDW30 Primary/Secondary
Unit, PDW90 Field Unit or PDWR
Repeater Unit
PDA10 Wireless Surveying Tool Kit
The handheld and target units are used to survey
wireless signal strength throughout nonhazardous ar-
eas of a facility prior to PDW30 or PDW90 equipment
installation. The target unit is set in a desired installa-
tion location and the handheld is brought to another
installation location. The handheld unit will provide an
indication of signal strength between the two units.
Model Number
Description
PDA10
PDW Wireless Signal Strength
Survey Tool Kit

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PDWA3900 Yagi High-Gain Directional Antenna
The PDWA3900 Yagi antennas are made to work with
point-to-point and point to multi-point applications.
These high gain antennas are ideal to use with Preci-
sion Digital's PDW products because they give you
the flexibility of installing the antenna exactly where
you need to bridge your point to multi-point wireless
process signals while keeping the PDW unit in a con-
venient location for monitoring.
Model Number
Description
PDWA3900-6Y-N
Remote 6 dB Yagi High-Gain
Directional Antenna
PDWA3900-9Y-N
Remote 9 dB Yagi High-Gain
Directional Antenna
PDWA3100 Antenna Extension Cables
*Included with PDWA3120-N or PDWA3140-N Extension Cable.
The PDWA3120-N and PDWA3140-N are 20-foot and
40-foot extension cables used to extend the distance
between the Yagi Antenna and the PDW30 or PDW90
wireless units. The extension cables also come with
an antenna coupler to connect the PDW wireless
device to the antenna extension cable, coax seal
tape, and a 3/4" NPT cable gland.
Model Number
Description
PDWA3120-N
20-Foot RP-SMA F to N Male
Extension Cable for Yagi Antenna
PDWA3140-N
40-Foot RP-SMA F to N Male
Extension Cable for Yagi Antenna
PDWA3120-N or
PDWA3140-N
Extension Cable*
N-Connector
Fitting*
Coax Seal Tape*
Yagi Antenna
Cable
Gland*

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Specifications
Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C.
PDW90 Base Station
General
Maximum
Connected
Field Units
32 field units per base station
Display
32-character dual-line alphanumeric dot
matrix LCD display with backlight
Visual Area: 2.54" x 0.63" (64.6 x 16.0 mm)
Character Height: 0.2" (5.5 mm)
Display used for displaying communications
link status and signal strength.
Network ID
Programmable: 0 - 99
Peak Antenna
Gain
2.15 dBi ± 1.0
Programming
Methods
Via PC with PDW Manager software.
Configuration files can be saved for later use.
Input Power
9-30 VDC, 40 W maximum.
Minimum power: 2.0 W (Modbus only).
Power consumption is dependent on type
and number of modules installed, refer to
each individual module’s power specifica-
tion to calculate the total power needed.
Non-Volatile
Memory
All programmed settings are stored in non-
volatile memory for a minimum of ten
years if power is lost.
Isolation
500 V
Environmental
Operating temp. range: -40 to 65°C
(display inoperable < -20 °C)
Storage temp. range: -40 to 85°C
Relative humidity:
0 to 90% non-condensing
Printed circuit boards are conformally
coated
Connections
Removable screw terminal blocks accept
12 to 22 AWG wire.
Connectors
Tightening
Torque
4.5 lb-in (0.5 Nm)
Enclosure
NEMA 4X; Thermoplastic Polyester;
Color: Gray
Dimensions
2-Module Base Station:
7.9" x 5.9" x 6.4"
(200 mm x 150 mm x 163 mm)
(W x H X D)
6-Module Base Station:
7.9" x 11.8" x 7.0"
(201 mm x 300 mm x 178 mm)
(W x H X D)
16-Module Base Station:
11.81" x 15.75" x 7.08"
(300 mm x 400 mm x 180 mm)
(W x H X D)
Antenna Height: 6.73” (171 mm)
Note: Antenna is installed by the user.
Weight
2-Module Base Station: 2.1 lbs (0.6 kg)
6-Module Base Station: 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
16-Module Base Station: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Warranty
3 years parts and labor. See Warranty
Information and Terms & Conditions on
www.predig.com for complete details.
Dual Analog Input Module
Inputs
(2) Two Field selectable:
4-20 mA, 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V
Accuracy
±0.03% of calibrated span ±1 count
Isolation
1500 VRMS
Recalibration
All ranges are calibrated at the factory.
Recalibration is recommended at least
every 12 months.
Temperature Drift
0.005% of calibrated span/C max
from 0 to 65C ambient,
0.01% of calibrated span/C max
from -40 to 0C ambient
Power
Consumption
0.84 W max @ 24 V
Add to base station minimum power.
Input
Impedance
Voltage ranges: greater than 110 k;
Current ranges: less than 220 
HART
Transparency
Analog input will not interfere with
existing HART communications on the
wired 4-20 mA signal.
Dual 4-20 mA Output Module
Outputs
(2) Two
Output Source
Analog input from connected wireless
unit
Calibration
Factory calibrated:
4.000 to 20.000 = 4-20 mA output
Accuracy
± 0.1% of span ± 0.004 mA
Isolation
500 V
Temperature Drift
0.4 µA/C max from 0 to 65C ambient,
0.8 µA/C max from -40 to 0C ambient
Power
Consumption
2.42 W max @ 24 V
Add to base station minimum power.
Loop Power
Supply
Internally powered; no external supply
needed
Output Loop
External
Resistance
Power Supply Minimum Maximum
24 VDC 10 900 
Loss of Signal
(RF)
After approximately 15 seconds of
trying to reconnect, the mA output will
go to the Link Lost Output value
selected via the PDW Manager
software (i.e. 3.2, 3.5, 3.8, 20.5, 20.8,
23.0 mA, or Stay as Is).

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Digital Inputs / Outputs Module
Channels
(4) Four digital I/O connections,
independently field selectable as either
inputs or outputs.
A digital output can be used to indicate
loss of wireless signal as described be-
low.
Active Low or
Active High
DI/DO logic can be selected via the
PDW Manager software.
DI Logic High
3 to 5 VDC
DI Logic Low
0 to 1.1 VDC
DI Contact
Dry contact to ground can be used to
activate the input
DO Logic High
3.0 to 5.0 VDC
DO Logic Low
0 to 0.5 VDC
Power
Consumption
0.50 W max @ 24 V
Add to base station minimum power.
Source Current
20 mA maximum output current
Sink Current
0.5 mA minimum input current
Loss of Signal
(RF)
Digital output goes to the Link Lost
Output state selected via the PDW
Manager software.
Active: Logic high (5 V)
Inactive: Logic low (0 V)
Stay as Is: State does not change
Dual Relays Module
Number of Relays
(2) Two
Rating
SPDT (Form C);
rated 3 A @ 30 VDC and 125/250 VAC
resistive load;
1/14 HP (≈ 50 W) @ 125/250 VAC for
inductive loads
Noise
Suppression
Noise suppression is recommended for
each relay contact switching inductive
loads; see page 34 for details.
Initialization
After power failure, relays will initialize
to default state before reconnecting to
wireless units.
Power
Consumption
2.56 W max @ 24 V
Add to base station minimum power.
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.
Loss of Signal
(RF)
If mapped to digital input channel,
the relay goes to the state selected via
the PDW Manager software.
Active: Relay energizes
Inactive: Relay de-energizes
Stay as Is: State does not change
System Power Consumption Examples
Base
Station
Analog
Input*
Analog
Output*
Digital
I/O**
Relays*
Power
(W)
2 Slots
0
2
0
0
4.9
2 Slots
1
1
0
0
6.8
6 Slots
2
2
1
1
10.9
6 Slots
0
4
0
2
16.8
16 Slots
5
5
2
4
27.8
16 Slots
0
8
4
4
33.6
*Modules with (2) I/O or (2) relays
**Modules with (4) digital I/O