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LDS688_D 11/06
SPECIFICATIONS
Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C.
General
MODEL PD683 & PD688 LOOP-POWERED PANEL METERS
YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR IS:
Display: 5 digit LCD (-99999 to 99999), 0.60" (15.2 mm) high,
7-segment, automatic lead zero blanking.
Engineering Units: 0.25"(6.4 mm) high, 14-segment
Bargraph: 20-segment, 0-100% indication
Trend Arrows: Up and down trend indication
Backlight: Bright orange LED (intensity varies with signal)
Front Panel: FM Type 4X, IP65; panel gasket provided
Display Update Rate: 2.5/second
Overrange: Display flashes 99999
Underrange: Display flashes -99999
Programming Method: Four front panel buttons
Noise Filter: Programmable from 1 to 199
Recalibration: 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.
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.
Voltage Drop: 2.0 V max w/o backlight, 5.7 V max with backlight
Equivalent Resistance: 125 Ω @ 20 mA without backlight,
315 Ω @ 20 mA with backlight.
Normal Mode Rejection: 64 dB at 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature Range: -30 to 65°C
Allowable Temperature Range: -40 to 65°C* (see note below)
Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 85°C
Relative Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing
Connections: Screw terminals accept 12 to 22 AWG wire
Enclosure: 1/8 DIN, high impact plastic, UL 94V-0, color: gray
Mounting: 1/8 DIN panel cutout required. Two panel mounting
bracket assemblies provided.
TighteningTorque:4.5 lb-in (0.5 Nm) Screw terminal connectors
Overall Dimensions: 4.68" x 2.45" x 3.79" (119 x 62 x 96 mm)
Weight: 5.7 oz (162 g)
Warranty: 3 years parts and labor
Extended Warranty: 1 or 2 years, refer to Price List for details
* Below -30°C the LCD becomes less readable. See application note AN-1005.
Input
Input Range: 4-20 mA
Accuracy: ±0.03% of span ±1 count, square root and
programmable exponent: 10-100% FS.
Calibration: Scale without signal or calibrate with signal source
Calibration Range: User programmable over entire range of meter
Minimum Span: 0.40 mA between input 1 and input 2
Note: An Error message will appear if input 1 and input 2 signals are too close together.
Input Overload: Over current protection to 2 A maximum
Decimal Point: Up to 4 places (d.dddd, dd.ddd, ddd.dd, dddd.d, or ddddd)
Function: Linear, square root, or programmable exponent
Low-Flow Cutoff: -99999 to 99999 (-99999 disables cutoff function)
Temperature Drift: 50 PPM/°C from -40 to 65°C ambient
PD688 Approvals for Hazardous Locations
FM Approved & CSA Certified as intrinsically safe with entity for
use in Class I, Div 1, Groups ABCD; Class II, Div 1, Groups EFG;
Class III, Div 1; Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC; T-code = T4.
Non-incendive: Suitable for use in Class I, Div 2, Groups ABCD;
Class II, Div 2, Groups FG; Class III, Div 2.
Entity Parameters: Ui: 30 V; Ii: 175 mA; Ci: 0; Li: 0; Pi: 1.0 W
Note: Installation must be performed in accordance with Control Drawing LIM688-2
ORDERING INFORMATION
Model Description
PD683-0K0 Loop Leader™PLI Panel Meter for Safe Area
PD688-0K0 Loop Leader™PIH Panel Meter FM & CSA
Enclosures
Model Meters Description Mounting
PDA24XX 1 - 4 * Plastic NEMA 4X Inside Cover
PDA26XX 1 - 6 * Stainless Steel NEMA 4X Through Door
PDA27XX 1 - 6 * Steel NEMA 4X ThroughDoor
PDA2801 1 Low-cost NEMA 4X ThroughCover
Note: XX = the last two digits of the model number.
* Go to www.predig.com to find individual model numbers
Services
Model Description
PDN-CAL 2-Point Calibration
PDN-CERTCAL Certificate of Calibration
PDN-CERTCAL2 Certificate of Calibration with Data
PDN-LTCAL Lifetime Annual Recertification(shipped back same day)
PDN-LTCAL2 Lifetime Annual Recertification(shipped back next day)
PDN-LTCAL5 LifetimeAnnualRecertification(shippedbackwithin5days)
PDN-CERTCON Certificate of Conformance
PDN-CSETUP Custom Setup
PDN-ONEDAYRTN One-Day Turnaround Service
PDN-EXTWRNTY1-0 Extended Warranty 1 Year
PDN-EXTWRNTY2-0 Extended Warranty 2 Years
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