Bulletin No.

LDA-D
Drawing No. LP0673
Released 09/10
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MODEL LD - LARGE DC VOLT/CURRENT/PROCESS DISPLAY

 2.25" & 4" HIGH RED LED DIGITS
 PROGRAMMABLE SCALING AND DECIMAL POINTS
 PROGRAMMABLE USER INPUT
 DUAL 5 AMP FORM C RELAY
 ALUMINUM NEMA 4X/IP65 CASE CONSTRUCTION
 RS232/RS485 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS

C UL
R US LISTED C UL R US LISTED
 UNIVERSALLY POWERED
IND. CONT. EQ. 3RSD
51EB PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS

The Large Display is a versatile display available as a DC volt, current, or 1. DISPLAY: 5 digit, 2.25" (57 mm) or 4" (101 mm) intensity adjustable Red LED
process meter with scaling, serial communications and dual relay outputs. The 5 (-99999 to 99999)
digit displays are available in either 2.25" or 4" high red LED digits with 2. POWER REQUIREMENTS:
adjustable display intensities. The 2.25" high models are readable up to 130 feet. AC POWER: 50 to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz, 26 VA
The 4" high models are readable up to 180 feet. Both versions are constructed DC POWER: 21.6 to 250 VDC, 11 W
of a NEMA 4X/IP65 enclosure in light weight aluminum. DC Out: +24 VDC @ 100 mA if input voltage is greater than 50 VAC/VDC
All models also come with dual Form C relay outputs and RS232 / RS485 +24 VDC @ 50 mA if input voltage is less than 50 VDC
serial communications. Isolation: 2300 Vrms for 1 min. to all inputs and outputs
3. INPUT RANGES: Jumper Selectable
D.C. Voltages: 200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V, 10 V
SAFETY SUMMARY ACCURACY @ MAX
All safety regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in this and INPUT INPUT TEMP.
23 C LESS INPUT RESOLUTION
RANGE IMPEDANCE COEFFICIENT
corresponding literature, or on equipment, must be observed to ensure personal THAN 85% RH SIGNAL
safety and to prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment connected to 200 mV 0.1% of span 1.027 M 75 VDC 10 μV 70 ppm /°C
it. If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the 2V 0.1% of span 1.027 M 75 VDC 0.1 mV 70 ppm /°C
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
20 V 0.1% of span 1.027 M 250 VDC 1 mV 70 ppm /°C
200 V 0.1% of span 1.027 M 250 VDC 10 mV 70 ppm /°C
10 V 0.1% of span 538 K 30 V 1 mV 70 ppm /°C
D.C. Currents: 200 A, 2 mA, 20 mA, 200 mA
CAUTION: Risk of Danger. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock.
Read complete instructions prior to ACCURACY @ MAX
INPUT INPUT TEMP.
installation and operation of the unit. 23 C LESS INPUT RESOLUTION
RANGE IMPEDANCE COEFFICIENT
THAN 85% RH SIGNAL
200 μΑ 0.1% of span 1.111 K 15 mA 10 nA 70 ppm /°C
The protective conductor terminal is bonded to conductive 2 mA 0.1% of span 111  50 mA 0.1 μA 70 ppm /°C
parts of the equipment for safety purposes and must be 20 mA 0.1% of span 11  150 mA 1 μA 70 ppm /°C
connected to an external protective earthing system. 200 mA 0.1% of span 1 500 mA 10 μA 70 ppm /°C

D.C. Process: 4 to 20 mA, 1 to 5 VDC, 0/1 to 10 VDC

INPUT RANGE SELECT RANGE
ORDERING INFORMATION 4 - 20 mA Use the 20 mA range
MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1 - 5 VDC Use the 10V range
1 - 10 VDC Use the 10V range
2.25" High 5 Digit Red LED Volt/Current Meter w/
LD2A LD2A05P0
Relay Output and RS232/RS485 Serial Comms 4. OVERRANGE/UNDERRANGE INDICATION:
4" High 5 Digit Red LED Volt/Current Meter w/ Input Overrange Indication: “OLOL”.
LD4A LD4A05P0
Relay Output and RS232/RS485 Serial Comms Input Underrange Indication: “ULUL”.
LD Plug Panel Meter Plug for LD models LDPLUG00 Display Overrange/Underrange Indication: “.....”/“-.....”

DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)

X
Z

PART
X (Length) Y (Height) Z (Center)
NUMBER

Y LD2A05P0 16 (406.4) 4 (101.6) 12 (304.3)

LD4A05P0 26 (660.4) 7.875 (200) 22 (558.8)

AIR PRESSURE STABILIZATION VENT 2.25

(57.15)

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5. A/D CONVERTER: 16 bit resolution 13. CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum enclosure, and steel side panels with textured
A/D Conversion Rate: 6 readings/sec. black polyurethane paint for scratch and corrosion resistance protection. Meets
6. DISPLAY RESPONSE TIME: 500 msec min. NEMA 4X/IP65 specifications. Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2.
7. USER INPUT: 14. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:
Software selectable pull-up (8.6 K) or pull-down resistor SAFETY
(3.9 K) that determines active high or active low input logic. UL Listed, File # E137808, UL508, CSA C22.2 No. 14-M95
Trigger levels: VIL = 1.0 V max; VIH = 2.4 V min; VMAX = 28 VDC File # E179259, UL61010-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
Response Time: 5 msec typ.; 50 msec debounce (activation and release) LISTED by Und. Lab. Inc. to U.S. and Canadian safety standards
8. COMMUNICATIONS: Type 4X Enclosure rating, UL50
Type: RS485 or RS232 IECEE CB Scheme Test Report #E179259-A3-CB-1
Isolation To Sensor & User Input Commons: 500 Vrms for 1 min. Issued by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Working Voltage: 50 V. Not Isolated from all other commons. IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment
Data: 7/8 bits for measurement, control, and laboratory use, Part 1.
Parity: no, odd or even IP65 Enclosure rating, IEC 529
Baud Rate: 300 to 38.4 K ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Bus Address: Selectable 0 to 99, Max. 32 meters per line (RS485) Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
9. MEMORY: Nonvolatile E2PROM retains all programming parameters and Control and Laboratory use.
max/min values when power is removed. Notes:
10. OUTPUT: Immunity to Industrial Locations:
Type: Single FORM-C relay Electrostatic discharge EN 61000-4-2 Criterion B
Isolation To Sensor & User Input Commons: 1400 Vrms for 1 min. 4 kV contact discharge
Working Voltage: 150 Vrms 8 kV air discharge
Contact Rating: 5 amps @ 120/240 VAC or 28 VDC (resistive load), 1/8 Electromagnetic RF fields EN 61000-4-3 Criterion B
H.P. @ 120 VAC (inductive load) 10 V/m
Life Expectancy: 100,000 minimum operations Fast transients (burst) EN 61000-4-4 Criterion B
Response Time: 2 kV power
Turn On Time: 4 msec max. 1 kV signal
Turn Off Time: 4 msec max. Surge EN 61000-4-5 Criterion A
11. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 1 kV L-L,
Operating temperature: 0 to 65 °C 2 kV L&N-E power
Storage temperature: -40 to 70 °C RF conducted interference EN 61000-4-6 Criterion B
Operating and storage humidity: 0 to 85% max. RH (non-condensing) 3 V/rms
Vibration According to IEC 68-2-6: Operational 5 to 150 Hz, in X, Y, Z Voltage dip/interruptions EN 61000-4-11 Criterion A
direction for 1.5 hours, 2 g’s (1 g relay).
0.5 cycle
Shock According to IEC 68-2-27: Operational 30 g’s (10 g relay), 11 msec
Emissions:
in 3 directions.
Emissions EN 55011 Class A
Altitude: Up to 2,000 meters
12. CONNECTIONS:Internal removable terminal blocks 1. Criterion A: Normal operation within specified limits.
Wire Strip Length: 0.4" (10 mm) 2. Criterion B: Temporary loss of performance from which the unit self-
Wire Gage: 24-12 AWG copper wire, 90°C rated insulation only recovers.
Torque: 5.3 inch-lbs (0.6 N-m) max. 15. WEIGHT:
Cable Diameter: Outside diameter must be 0.181" (4.6 mm) to 0.312" (7.9 LD2A05XX - 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)
mm) to maintain NEMA 4 rating of cord grips. LD4A05XX - 10.5 lbs (4.76 kg)

1.0 INSTALLING THE METER

INSTALLATION MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The meter meets NEMA 4X/IP65 requirements when properly installed. This display is designed to
be wall mounted or
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT suspended from a ceiling MOUNTING HOLE (.281")
The unit should be installed in a location that does not exceed the operating truss or other suitable
temperature. Placing the unit near devices that generate excessive heat should structure capable of
be avoided. The unit should only be cleaned with a soft cloth and neutral soap supporting the LDA.
product. Do NOT use solvents. Caution should be
Continuous exposure to direct sunlight may accelerate the aging process of exercised when hanging TERMINAL #3 (TBA)
the front overlay. Do not use tools of any kind (screwdrivers, pens, pencils, etc.) the display to provide for MUST BE
CONNECTED TO
to operate the keypad of the unit. the safety of personnel. If
hanging the LDA, run the
suspension cables (or chains)
through the mounting bracket
holes. For wall mounting use
#10-32 size bolts.

2.0 SETTING THE JUMPERS

INPUT RANGE JUMPER
200 MV/2 V
20 V/200 V

This jumper is used to select the proper input range. The input range selected
200 MA
200 µA

20 MA
2 MA
10 V

in programming must match the jumper setting. Select a range that is high
enough to accommodate the maximum signal input to avoid overloads. To RANGE SELECT
access the jumper, remove the side cover of the meter.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Warning: Exposed line voltage exists on the circuit boards.
TBC
Remove all power to the meter and load circuits before accessing
inside of the meter.

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3.0 WIRING THE METER
EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINES WIRING OVERVIEW
Although this meter is designed with a high degree of immunity to Electro- Electrical connections are made via pluggable terminal blocks located inside
Magnetic Interference (EMI), proper installation and wiring methods must be the meter. All conductors should conform to the meter's voltage and current
followed to ensure compatibility in each application. The type of the electrical ratings. All cabling should conform to appropriate standards of good installation,
noise, source or coupling method into the meter may be different for various local codes and regulations. It is recommended that the power supplied to the
installations. The meter becomes more immune to EMI with fewer I/O meter (DC or AC) be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. When wiring the
connections. Cable length, routing, and shield termination are very important meter, compare the numbers on the label on the back of the meter case against
and can mean the difference between a successful or troublesome installation. those shown in wiring drawings for proper wire position. Strip the wire, leaving
Listed below are some EMC guidelines for successful installation in an approximately 0.4" (10 mm) bare lead exposed (stranded wires should be tinned
industrial environment. with solder.) Insert the lead under the correct screw clamp terminal and tighten
1. The meter should be properly connected to protective earth. until the wire is secure. (Pull wire to verify tightness.) Each terminal can accept
2. Use shielded (screened) cables for all Signal and Control inputs. The shield up to one #14 AWG (2.55 mm) wire, two #18 AWG (1.02 mm), or four #20
(screen) pigtail connection should be made as short as possible. The AWG (0.61 mm). Use copper conductors only, with insulation rated at 90°C.
connection point for the shield depends somewhat upon the application.
Listed below are the recommended methods of connecting the shield, in order WIRING CONNECTIONS
of their effectiveness. Internal removable terminal
blocks are used for power and LD4
a. Connect the shield only at the panel where the unit is mounted to earth
ground (protective earth). signal wiring. Access to
b. Connect the shield to earth ground at both ends of the cable, usually when terminal blocks is through
the noise source frequency is above 1 MHz. conduit fittings. Remove end

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TBA

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plates with ¼" nut driver. For

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c. Connect the shield to common of the meter and leave the other end of the
shield unconnected and insulated from earth ground. LD4 versions, all wiring is on
right side of unit. For LD2

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3. Never run Signal or Control cables in the same conduit or raceway with AC

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versions, power and relay

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power lines, conductors feeding motors, solenoids, SCR controls, and TBB

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wiring is on the right side and

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heaters, etc. The cables should be ran in metal conduit that is properly

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grounded. This is especially useful in applications where cable runs are long the input, serial, DC out and Front

and portable two-way radios are used in close proximity or if the installation user input is on the left side.
is near a commercial radio transmitter. Connect drain wire from
shielded cable(s) to screw on

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4. Signal or Control cables within an enclosure should be routed as far as

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RANGE SELECT
side plate for proper grounding.

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possible from contactors, control relays, transformers, and other noisy

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TBC

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components.
5. In extremely high EMI environments, the use of external EMI suppression

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devices, such as ferrite suppression cores, is effective. Install them on Signal TBD

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and Control cables as close to the unit as possible. Loop the cable through the

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core several times or use multiple cores on each cable for additional protection.
Install line filters on the power input cable to the unit to suppress power line
interference. Install them near the power entry point of the enclosure. The
following EMI suppression devices (or equivalent) are recommended:
Ferrite Suppression Cores for signal and control cables: LD2
Fair-Rite # 0443167251 (RLC# FCOR0000)
TDK # ZCAT3035-1330A
Steward # 28B2029-0A0
Line Filters for input power cables:
1

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TBA TBC
2

Schaffner # FN610-1/07 (RLC# LFIL0000)

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3

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Schaffner # FN670-1.8/07

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Corcom # 1 VR3 RANGE SELECT
2
Front Front
Note: Reference manufacturer's instructions when installing a line filter. 1

6. Long cable runs are more susceptible to EMI pickup than short cable runs.
Therefore, keep cable runs as short as possible.
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7. Switching of inductive loads produces high EMI. Use of snubbers across

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inductive loads suppresses EMI. TBD

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3

Snubber: RLC# SNUB0000. TBB

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5
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RIGHT SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW

3.1 POWER WIRING

The power wiring is made via the 3 position terminal block (TBA) located
inside the unit (right side). The DC out power is located: LD2 - left side, LD4
- right side
Power DC Out Power
+ 1 L1 Terminal 4: + 24 VDC OUT
Terminal 1: VAC/DC +
Terminal 2: VAC/DC - Terminal 6: User Common 4 + EXC
- 2 L2 TBA
Terminal 3: Protective Conductor TBC
Terminal 6 USER COMM
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3.2 USER INPUT WIRING
The User Input is located: LD2 - left side, LD4 - right side
Sinking Logic Sourcing Logic
Terminal 5: User Input
Terminal 6: User Comm
5 USER 5 USER

+
TBC - TBC
6 USER COMM 6 USER COMM

3.3 SETPOINT (OUTPUT) WIRING

The setpoint relays use a six position terminal block (TBB) located inside the
(right side).
1 N.C. 1
Terminal 1: NC 1
Terminal 2: NO 2 2 N.O. 1
Terminal 3: Relay 1 Common
Terminal 4: NC 1 3 COMM 1
Terminal 5: NO 2 TBB
4 N.C. 2
Terminal 6: Relay 2 Common
5 N.O. 2

6 COMM 2

3.4 INPUT WIRING

Before connecting signal wires, the Input Range Jumper should be verified CAUTION: Analog common is NOT isolated from user input
for proper position. common. In order to preserve the safety of the meter application,
the DC common must be suitably isolated from hazardous live
VOLT INPUT 1 earth referenced voltage; or input common must be at protective
20 V/200 V
10 V earth ground potential. If not, hazardous voltage may be present
INPUT COMMON 2 200 MV/2 V at the User Input and Input Common terminals. Appropriate
200 µA considerations must then be given to the potential of the input
CURRENT INPUT 3 2 MA
common with respect to earth ground. Always connect the
TBC 20 MA
+24 VDC EXC. 4 200 MA analog signal common to terminal 2.

USER INPUT 5

USER/EXC. COMMON 6

3.5 INPUT SIGNAL WIRING

Voltage Signal Current Signal Current Signal (2 wire Current Signal (3 wire
(self powered) (self powered) requiring excitation) requiring excitation)
Terminal 1: +VDC Terminal 3: +ADC Terminal 4: +EXC Terminal 3: +ADC (signal)
ANALOG COMM

Terminal 2: -VDC Terminal 2: -ADC Terminal 3: +ADC Terminal 2: -ADC (common)

Terminal 4: +EXC
ANALOG COMM
ANALOG COMM

CURRENT
CURRENT

+ EXC.
+ EXC.
CURRENT

VOLT
VOLT

Voltage Signal (3 wire

3 4 requiring excitation) 1 2 3 4
1 2 2 3 Terminal 1: +VDC (signal)
2 WIRE Terminal 2: -VDC (common)
- TRANSMITTER + Vout COMM Iout
+ - Terminal 4: +EXC
Load
200 VDC MAX. 3 WIRE TRANSMITTER
- +

200 MA DC MAX.

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 RS232 Communications
3.6 SERIAL WIRING RS232 is intended to allow two devices to communicate over distances up to
The serial connections are made via terminal block TBD located inside the 50 feet. Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) transmits data on the Transmitted Data
unit on the left side for the LD2 and on the right side for the LD4. (TXD) line and receives data on the Received Data (RXD) line. Data Computer
Equipment (DCE) receives data on the TXD line and transmits data on the RXD
line. The LD emulates a DTE. If the other device connected to the meter also
TXD 1
emulates a DTE, the TXD and RXD lines must be interchanged for
232 communications to take place. This is known as a null modem connection. Most
RXD 2 printers emulate a DCE device while most computers emulate a DTE device.
Some devices cannot accept more than two or three characters in succession
TBD COMM 3 without a pause in between. In these cases, the meter employs a busy function.
As the meter begins to transmit data, the RXD line (RS232) is monitored to
A 4 determine if the receiving device is “busy”. The receiving device asserts that it
485 is busy by setting the RXD line to a space condition (logic 0). The meter then
B 5 suspends transmission until the RXD line is released by the receiving device.

LD METER RECEIVING DEVICE

RECEIVING DEVICE +5V
LD METER (DTE)
DB25 DB25 DB9
TXD RXD DCE DTE DTE Transmit
47K
1 2 3 2 Enable
B (-)
5
RXD TXD
2 3 2 3
A (+)
COMM. 4
3 5 7 5
47K

Terminal Block Connection Figure COMM.*

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RS485 Communications
The RS485 communication standard allows the connection of up to 32 * OPTIONAL
devices on a single pair of wires, distances up to 4,000 ft. and data rates as high Terminal Block Connection Figure
as 10M baud (the LDA is limited to 38.4k baud). The same pair of wires is used
to both transmit and receive data. RS485 is therefore always half-duplex, that is,
data cannot be received and transmitted simultaneously.

4.0 REVIEWING THE FRONT BUTTONS AND DISPLAY

BUTTON DISPLAY MODE OPERATION PROGRAMMING MODE OPERATION

PAR Access Programming Mode Store selected parameter and index to next parameter
Advance through selection list/select digit position in
SEL Index display through selected displays
parameter value
RST Resets display Increment selected digit of parameter value

OPERATING MODE DISPLAY DESIGNATORS

MAX - Maximum display capture value “1” - To the left of the display indicates setpoint 1 output activated.
MIN - Minimum display capture value “2” - To the left of the display indicates setpoint 2 output activated.

Pressing the SEL button toggles the meter through the selected displays. If display scroll is enabled, the display will toggle automatically every four seconds
between the enabled display values.

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5.0 PROGRAMMING THE METER
DISPLAY
MODE
OVERVIEW
PAR
PROGRAMMING MENU
NO
Secondary Display and Front Setpoint Serial
Signal Input Function Panel Key Output Setup
Parameters Parameters Parameters Parameters Parameters
Pro RST

PAR PAR PAR PAR PAR

1-INP 2-SEC 3-dSP 4-SPt 5-SEr

PROGRAMMING MODE ENTRY (PAR BUTTON) PROGRAMMING MODE EXIT (PAR BUTTON)
It is recommended all programming changes be made off line, or before The Programming Mode is exited by pressing the PAR button with Pro NO
installation. The meter normally operates in the Display Mode. No parameters displayed. This will commit any stored parameter changes to memory and
can be programmed in this mode. The Programming Mode is entered by return the meter to the Display Mode. (If power loss occurs before returning to
pressing the PAR button. If it is not accessible, then it is locked by either a the Display Mode, verify recent parameter changes.)
security code or a hardware lock.
PROGRAMMING TIPS
MODULE ENTRY (SEL & PAR BUTTONS) It is recommended to start with Module 1 and proceed through each module in
The Programming Menu is organized into five modules. These modules group sequence. When programming is complete, it is recommended to record the
together parameters that are related in function. The display will alternate between parameter programming and lock out parameter programming with the user input
 and the present module. The SEL button is used to select the desired or programming security code.
module. The displayed module is entered by pressing the PAR button.
FACTORY SETTINGS
MODULE MENU (PAR BUTTON) Factory Settings may be completely restored in Module 2. This is useful
Each module has a separate module menu (which is shown at the start of each when encountering programming problems.
module discussion). The PAR button is pressed to advance to a particular
parameter to be changed, without changing the programming of preceding ALTERNATING SELECTION DISPLAY
parameters. After completing a module, the display will return to  . In the explanation of the modules, the following dual display with arrows will
Programming may continue by accessing additional modules. appear. This is used to illustrate the display alternating between the parameter
on top and the parameter’s Factory Setting on the bottom. In most cases,
SELECTION / VALUE ENTRY selections and values for the parameter will be listed on the right.
For each parameter, the display alternates between the present parameter and
Indicates Program Mode Alternating Display
the selections/value for that parameter. The SEL and RST buttons are used to
move through the selections/values for that parameter. Pressing the PAR button,
stores and activates the displayed selection/value. This also advances the meter to
Parameter
USrIN 
the next parameter.  N0 Selection/Value
For numeric values, the value is displayed with one digit flashing (initially
Factory Settings are shown.
the right most digit). Pressing the RST button increments the digit by one or
the user can hold the RST button and the digit will automatically scroll. The
SEL button will select the next digit to the left. Pressing the PAR button will
enter the value and move to the next parameter.

5.1 MODULE 1 - SIGNAL INPUT PARAMETERS (1-INP)

1-INP PARAMETER MENU Pro
PAR

rANGE dECPt OFSEt FILtr bANd StYLE INP 1 dSP 1 INP 2 dSP 2 USrIN U-ASN U-Act
Input Display Display Filter Filter Scaling Input Value Display Value Input Value Display Value User Input User Input User Input
Range Decimal Offset Setting Band Style for Scaling For Scaling for Scaling For Scaling Function Assignment Active Level
Point Value Point 1 Point 1 Point 2 Point 2

INPUT RANGE DISPLAY DECIMAL POINT

rAN6E  SELECTION
RANGE
RESOLUTION
SELECTION
RANGE
RESOLUTION dECPt  0 0.0 0.00 0.000 0.0000
 200v 200uA 200.00 A 0.02A 20.000 mA
 0.00
0.002A 2.0000 mA 0.2A 200.00 mA
Select the decimal point location for the Input, MIN and MAX displays. This
0.2u 200.00 mV 20u 20.000 V
selection also affects the dSP1 and dSP2 parameters and setpoint values and offset value.
2u 2.0000 V 200u 200.00 V
10u 10.000 V
Select the input range that corresponds to the external signal. This selection DISPLAY OFFSET VALUE
should be high enough to avoid input signal overload but low enough for the
desired input resolution. This selection and the position of the Input Range OFSEt  -19999 to 19999
Jumper must match.
 0.00
The display can be corrected with an offset value. This can be used to
compensate for signal variations or sensor errors. This value is automatically

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updated after a Zero Display to show how far the display is offset. A value of DISPLAY VALUE FOR SCALING POINT 2
zero removes the effects of offset. The decimal point follows the dECPt selection.
dSP 2  -19999 to 99999
FILTER SETTING  100.00
FILtr  0,1 2 3
Enter the second Display Value by using the front panel buttons. This is the
same for KEY and APLY scaling styles. The decimal point follows the dECPt
 1 selection.

If the displayed value is difficult to read due to small process variations or

noise, increased levels of filtering will help to stabilize the display. Software General Notes on Scaling
filtering effectively combines a fraction of the current input reading with a 1. When using the Apply (APLY) scaling style, input values for scaling points
must be confined to the range limits shown.
fraction of the previous displayed reading to generate the new display.
2. The same Input Value should not correspond to more than one Display Value.
Filter values represent no filtering (0), up to heavy filtering (3). A value of 1
(Example: 20 mA can not equal 0 and 20.)
for the filter uses 1/4 of the new input and 3/4 of the previous display to generate 3. For input levels beyond the programmed Input Values, the meter extends the
the new display. A filter value of 2 uses 1/8 new and 7/8 previous. A filter value Display Value by calculating the slope from the two coordinate pairs (INP1 /
of 3 uses 1/16 new and 15/16 previous. dSP1 & INP2 / dSP2).

FILTER BAND USER INPUT FUNCTION

bANd  0 to 199 display units USrIN 
 10  NO
The filter will adapt to variations in the input signal. When the variation
DISPLAY MODE DESCRIPTION
exceeds the input filter band value, the filter disengages. When the variation
becomes less than the band value, the filter engages again. This allows for a NO No Function User Input disabled.
stable readout, but permits the display to settle rapidly after a large process See Programming Mode Access chart
change. The value of the band is in display units, independent of the Display
P-Loc Program Mode Lock-out
(Module 3).
Decimal Point position. A band setting of ‘0’ keeps the filter permanently Zero Input Zero the Input Display value causing
engaged at the filter level selected above.
ZErO (Edge triggered) Display Reading to be Offset.
Resets the assigned value(s) to the current
rESEt Reset (Edge triggered)
input value.
SCALING STYLE Holds the assigned display, but all other
d-HLd Display Hold meter functions continue as long as
StYLE  KEy APLY activated (maintained action).

 KEy d-SEL Display Select

(Edge Triggered)
Advance once for each activation.

If Input Values and corresponding Display Values are known, the Key-in Display Intensity Level Increase intensity one level for each
(KEY) scaling style can be used. This allows scaling without the presence or
d-LEV (Edge Triggered) activation.
changing of the input signal. If Input Values have to be derived from the actual Serial transmit of the active parameters
input signal source or simulator, the Apply (APLY) scaling style must be used. Print Print Request selected in the Print Options menu
(Module 5).
Same as Print Request followed by a
INPUT VALUE FOR SCALING POINT 1 P-r5t Print and Reset
momentary reset of the assigned value(s).

INP 1  0 to 29999 rSt-1 Setpoint 1 Reset Resets setpoint 1 output.

rSt-2 Setpoint 2 Reset Resets setpoint 2 output.

 0.00 rSt12 Setpoint 1 and 2 Reset Reset both setpoint 1 and 2 outputs.
For Key-in (KEY) style, enter the first Input Value using the front panel buttons.
(The Input Range selection sets the decimal location for the Input Value).
For Apply (APLY) style, the meter shows the previously stored Input Value. To USER INPUT ASSIGNMENT
retain this value, press the SEL button to advance to the next parameter. To
change the Input Value, press the RST button and apply the input signal to the
meter. Adjust the signal source externally until the desired Input Value appears. U-ASN  HI HI-LO
Press the SEL button to enter the value being displayed.
 dSP LO dSP
DISPLAY VALUE FOR SCALING POINT 1 Select the value(s) to which the User Input Function is assigned. The User
dSP 1  -19999 to 99999 Input Assignment only applies if a selection of reset, display hold, or print and
reset is selected in the User Input Function menu.
 0.00
Enter the first Display Value by using the front panel buttons. This is the same
for KEY and APLY scaling styles. The decimal point follows the dECPt selection. USER INPUT ACTIVE LEVEL

U-Act  HI LO
INPUT VALUE FOR SCALING POINT 2  LO
INP 2  0 to 29999 Select whether the user input is configured as active low or active high.

 100.00
For Key-in (KEY) style, enter the known second Input Value using the front
panel buttons.
For Apply (APLY) style, the meter shows the previously stored Input Value for
Scaling Point 2. To retain this value, press the SEL button to advance to the
next parameter. To change the Input Value, press the RST button and apply the
input signal to the meter. Adjust the signal source externally until the desired
Input Value appears. Press the SEL button to enter the value being displayed.

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 5.2 MODULE 2 - SECONDARY FUNCTION PARAMETERS (2-SEC)
2-SEC PARAMETER MENU Pro
PAR

HI-En HI-t LO-En LO-t FCS CodE

Max Display Max Capture Min Display Min Capture Factory Access Code
Enable Delay Time Enable Delay TIme Service For Service
Operations Operations

MAX DISPLAY ENABLE CALIBRATION

HI-En  
The LD uses stored calibration values to provide accurate


NO YES CodE measurements. Over time, the electrical characteristics of
NO  48 the components inside the LD will slowly change with the
result that the stored calibration values no longer accurately
Enables the Maximum Display Capture capability.
define the input circuit. For most applications, recalibration
every 1 to 2 years should be sufficient.
MAX CAPTURE DELAY TIME
HI-t  0.0 to 999.9 seconds
Calibration of the LD involves a calibration which should only be performed
by individuals experienced in calibrating electronic equipment. Allow 30 minute
 2.0 warm up before performing any calibration related procedure. The following
procedures should be performed at an ambient temperature of 15 to 35 °C (59 to
When the Input Display is above the present MAX value for the entered 95 °F).
delay time, the meter will capture that display value as the new MAX reading. CAUTION: The accuracy of the calibration equipment will directly affect the
A delay time helps to avoid false captures of sudden short spikes. accuracy of the LD.

MIN DISPLAY ENABLE Current Calibration

1. Connect the negative lead of a precision DC current source with an accuracy
LO-En  NO YES of 0.01% or better to the COMM terminal. Leave the positive lead of the DC
 NO current source unconnected.
2. With the display at CodE 48, press the PAR button. Unit will display CAL NO
Enables the Minimum Display Capture capability.
3. Press the RST button to select the range to be calibrated.
4. Press the PAR button. Display reads 0.0A
MIN CAPTURE DELAY TIME 5. With the positive lead of the DC current source unconnected, press PAR.
LO-t  0.0 to 999.9 seconds Display reads CALC for about 8 seconds.

 2.0 6. When the display reads the selected range, connect the positive lead of the DC
current source to the current input and apply full-scale input signal for the
When the Input Display is below the present MIN value for the entered delay range. (Note: For 200 mA range, apply 100 mA as indicated on the display.)
time, the meter will capture that display value as the new MIN reading. A delay Press PAR. Display reads CALC for about 8 seconds.
time helps to avoid false captures of sudden short spikes. 7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each input range to be calibrated. When display
reads CAL NO, press the PAR button to exit calibration.
FACTORY SERVICE OPERATIONS
Voltage Calibration
FCS  1. Connect a precision DC voltage source with an accuracy of 0.01% or better
NO yES
 NO to the volt input and COMM terminals of the LD. Set the output of the voltage
source to zero.
Select yES to perform either of the Factory Service Operations shown below. 2. With the display at CodE 48, press the PAR button. Unit will display CAL NO.
3. Press the RST button to select the range to be calibrated.
4. Press the PAR button. Display reads 0.0v.
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
5. With the voltage source set to zero (or a dead short applied to the input), press
CodE  Entering Code 66 will overwrite all user settings with
the factory settings. The meter will display rESEt and then
PAR. Display reads CALC for about 8 seconds.
6. When the display reads the selected range, apply full-scale input signal for the
 66 return to CodE 00. Press the PAR button to exit the module. range. (Note: For 200V range, apply 100V as indicated on the display.) Press
PAR. Display reads CALC for about 8 seconds.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each input range to be calibrated. When display
VIEW MODEL AND VERSION DISPLAY reads CAL NO, press the PAR button to exit calibration

CodE  Entering Code 50 will display the model (LDA) and

version (x.x) of the meter. The display then returns to
 50 CodE 00. Press the PAR button to exit the module.

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5.3 MODULE 3 - DISPLAY AND FRONT PANEL BUTTON
PARAMETERS (3-dSP)
3-dSP PARAMETER MENU Pro
PAR

dSP-t SEL rSt ZErO ScroL d-LEV CodE

Display Front Panel Front Panel Zero Display Display Display Programming
Update Time Display Reset Enable W/Display Scroll Intensity Security Code
Select Enable Reset Enable Level

DISPLAY UPDATE TIME PROGRAMMING SECURITY CODE

dSP-t  CodE 
0.5 1 2 seconds 000 to 999
 1  000
This parameter sets the display update time in seconds. The Security Code determines the programming mode and the accessibility
of programming parameters. This code can be used along with the Program
Mode Lock-out (P-Loc) in the User Input Function parameter (Module 1).
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY SELECT ENABLE (SEL) Two programming modes are available. Full Programming mode allows all
SEL  parameters to be viewed and modified. Quick Programming mode permits only
the Setpoint values to be modified, but allows direct access to these values
 yES NO
yES without having to enter Full Programming mode.
Programming a Security Code other than 0, requires this code to be entered
The yES selection allows the SEL button to toggle through the enabled at the CodE prompt in order to access Full Programming mode. Depending on the
displays. code value, Quick Programming may be accessible before the CodE prompt
appears (see chart).
FRONT PANEL RESET ENABLE (RST) USER INPUT USER INPUT SECURITY MODE WHEN “SEL” FULL PROGRAMMING


FUNCTION STATE CODE BUTTON IS PRESSED MODE ACCESS
rSt NO
HI
LO
HI-LO
dSP
0 Full Programming Immediate Access
 dSP After Quick Programming
This selection allows the RST button to reset the selected value(s). ______ 1-99 Quick Programming with correct code entry at
not P-Loc CodE prompt *
With correct code entry
100-999 CodE prompt
ZERO DISPLAY WITH DISPLAY RESET at CodE prompt *

ZErO  0 Programming Lock No Access

 NO yES NO
P-Loc
Active 1-99 Quick Programming No Access

This parameter enables the RST button or user input to zero the input display With correct code entry
100-999 CodE prompt
value, causing the display reading to be offset. at CodE prompt *
Note: For this parameter to operate, the RST button or User Input being used Not Active 0-999 Full Programming Immediate Access
must be set to dSP and the Input value must be displayed. If these conditions are
not met, the display will not zero.

DISPLAY SCROLL ENABLE

ScroL 
 NO yES NO
The yES selection allows the display to automatically scroll through the
enabled displays. The scroll rate is every 4 seconds. This parameter only appears
when the MAX or MIN displays are enabled.

DISPLAY INTENSITY LEVEL

d-LEV  1 to 5
 5
Enter the desired Display Intensity Level (1-5). The display will actively dim
or brighten as levels are changed.

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 5.4 MODULE 4 - SETPOINT OUTPUT PARAMETERS (4-SPt)
PARAMETER MENU
4-SPt Pro
PAR

SPSEL Enb-n Act-n SPt-n HYS-n tON-n tOF-n rSt-n rEn-n Stb-n
Setpoint Setpoint Setpoint Setpoint Hysteresis On Time Off Time Output Reset Output Reset Standby
Select Enable Action Value Value Delay Delay Action W/Display Operation
Reset

SETPOINT SELECT SETPOINT VALUE

SPSEL  NO SP-1 SP-2 SPt-n 

-19999 to 99999
 NO  100
Enter the setpoint (output) to be programmed. The n in the following Enter the desired setpoint value. The decimal point position for the setpoint
parameters will reflect the chosen setpoint number. After the chosen setpoint and hysteresis values follow the selection set in Module 1.
is completely programmed, the display will return to SPSEL. Repeat steps for
each setpoint to be programmed. Select NO to exit the module.
HYSTERESIS VALUE

SETPOINT ENABLE HYS-n  1 to 59999

Enb-n   2
YES NO
 NO Enter desired hysteresis value. See Setpoint Output Figures for visual
explanation of how setpoint output actions (balanced and unbalanced) are
Select YES to enable Setpoint n and access the setup parameters. If NO is affected by the hysteresis. When the setpoint is a control output, usually
selected, the unit returns to SPSEL and Setpoint n is disabled. balanced hysteresis is used. For alarm applications, usually unbalanced
hysteresis is used. For unbalanced hysteresis modes, the hysteresis functions on
the low side for high acting setpoints and functions on the high side for low
acting setpoints.
SETPOINT ACTION
Note: Hysteresis eliminates output chatter at the switch point, while time delay
Act-n  HI-bL LO-bL HI-Ub LO-Ub can be used to prevent false triggering during process transient events.

 HI-Ub
Enter the action for the selected setpoint (output). See Setpoint Output ON TIME DELAY
Figures for a visual detail of each action.
tON-n  0.0 to 599.9 seconds
HI-bL = High Acting, with balanced hysteresis
LO-bL = Low Acting, with balanced hysteresis  0.0
HI-Ub = High Acting, with unbalanced hysteresis Enter the time value in seconds that the output is delayed from turning on
LO-Ub = Low Acting, with unbalanced hysteresis after the trigger point is reached. A value of 0.0 allows the meter to update the
output status per the response time listed in the Specifications.

SP + ½Hys SP + ½Hys
OFF TIME DELAY
SP Hys SP Hys

SP - ½Hys SP - ½Hys
tOF-n  0.0 to 599.9 seconds
OUTPUT
STATE
OFF
ON
OFF
OUTPUT
STATE
OFF
ON
OFF  0.0
TRIGGER POINTS TRIGGER POINTS Enter the time value in seconds that the output is delayed from turning off
after the trigger point is reached. A value of 0.0 allows the meter to update the
High Acting (Balanced Hys) = HI-bL Low Acting (Balanced Hys) = LO-bL
output status per the response time listed in the Specifications.

SP SP + Hys OUTPUT RESET ACTION


Hys

SP - Hys SP
Hys
rSt-n Auto LAtCH L-dLY
OFF OFF OFF OFF
 Auto Enter the reset action of the output. See figure for details.
OUTPUT ON OUTPUT ON
STATE STATE Auto = Automatic action; This action allows the output to automatically reset off
TRIGGER POINTS
TRIGGER POINTS at the trigger points per the Setpoint Action shown in Setpoint Output
High Acting (Unbalanced Hys) = HI-Ub Low Acting (Unbalanced Hys) = LO-Ub Figures. The “on” output may be manually reset (off) immediately by the
front panel RST button or user input.The output remains off until the trigger
point is crossed again.

LAtCH = Latch with immediate reset action; This action latches the output on at
the trigger point per the Setpoint Action shown in Setpoint Output Figures.
Latch means that the output can only be turned off by the front panel RST
button or user input manual reset, serial reset command or meter power cycle.
When the user input or RST button is activated (momentary action), the

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 corresponding “on” output is reset immediately and remains off until the OUTPUT RESET WITH DISPLAY RESET
trigger point is crossed again. (Previously latched alarms will be off if power
up Display Value is lower than setpoint value.)
L-dLY = Latch with delay reset action; This action latches the output on at the
rEn-n  NO YES
trigger point per the Setpoint Action shown in Setpoint Output Figures. Latch  YES
means that the output can only be turned off by the front panel RST button
or user input manual reset, serial reset command or meter power cycle. When This parameter enables the RST button or user input to reset the output when
the user input or RST button is activated (momentary action), the meter the display is reset.
delays the event until the corresponding “on” output crosses the trigger off Note: For this parameter to operate, the RST button or User Input being used
point. (Previously latched outputs are off if power up Display Value is lower must be set to dSP and the Input value must be displayed. If these conditions are
than setpoint value. During a power cycle, the meter erases a previous L-dLY not met, the output will not reset.
reset if it is not activated at power up.)

MANUAL
RESET STANDBY OPERATION

SP Stb-n  NO YES
SP - Hys
Hys
 NO
When YES, the output is disabled (after a power up) until the trigger point is

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crossed. Once the output is on, the output operates normally per the Setpoint
Action and Output Reset Action.
OFF ON OFF ON OFF ( Auto )

OUTPUT
OFF ON OFF ON OFF ( LAtCH )
STATE

OFF ON OFF ON OFF ( L-dLY )

Setpoint Output Reset Actions

5.5 MODULE 5 - SERIAL SETUP PARAMETERS (5-SEr)

PARAMETER MENU
5-SEr Pro
PAR

bAUd dAtA PAr Addr Abbr OPt

Baud Rate Data Bit Parity Bit Meter Abbreviated Print
Address Printing Options

Module 5 is the programming module for the Serial Communications DATA BIT
Parameters. These parameters are used to match the serial settings of the LD
with those of the host computer or other serial device. dAtA  7-bit 8-bit
 7-bit
Select either 7- or 8-bit data word length. Set the word length to match the
BAUD RATE
other serial communications equipment on the serial link.
bAUd  300 1200 4800 19200
600 2400 9600 38400
 9600 PARITY BIT
Set the baud rate to match that of other serial communications equipment. PAr  NO Odd EVEN
Normally, the baud rate is set to the highest value that all of the serial
communications equipment is capable of transmitting and receiving.  Odd
This parameter only appears when the Data Bit parameter is set to a 7-bit
data word length. Set the parity bit to match that of the other serial equipment
on the serial link. The meter ignores parity when receiving data and sets the
parity bit for outgoing data. If parity is set to NO, an additional stop bit is used
to force the frame size to 10 bits.

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 METER ADDRESS PRINT OPTIONS

Addr  0 to 99 OPt  NO YES

 00  NO
Enter the serial node address. With a single unit, an address is not needed This parameter selects the meter values transmitted in response to a Print
and a value of zero can be used (RS232 applications). Otherwise, with multiple Request. A print request is also referred to as a block print because more than
bussed units, a unique address number must be assigned to each meter. The one parameter can be sent to a printer or computer as a block.
node address applies specifically to RS485 applications. Selecting YES displays a sublist for choosing the meter parameters to appear
in the print block. All active parameters entered as YES in the sublist will be
transmitted during a block print. Parameters entered as NO will not be sent.
ABBREVIATED PRINTING The “Print All” (P ALL) option selects all meter values for transmitting (YES),

Abbr  NO YES
without having to individually select each parameter in the sublist.
Note: Inactive parameters will not be sent regardless of the print option
 NO setting. The Setpoint value will not be sent unless the setpoint is enabled

This parameter determines the formatting of data transmitted from the meter FACTORY
DISPLAY DESCRIPTION MNEMONIC
SETTING
in response to a Transmit Value command or a Block Print Request. Select NO
for a full print transmission, consisting of the meter address, mnemonics, and INP Input YES INP
parameter data. Select YES for abbreviated print transmissions, consisting of the HI Maximum NO MAX
parameter data only. This setting is applied to all the parameters selected in the
LO Minimum NO MIN
PRINT OPTIONS. (Note: If the meter address is 0, the address will not be sent
during a full transmission.) SPt-1 Setpoint 1 NO SP1
SPt-2 Setpoint 2 NO SP2

Sending Serial Commands and Data Register Identification Chart

When sending commands to the meter, a string containing at least one Applicable
ID Value Description MNEMONIC Transmit Details (T and V)
Commands
command character must be constructed. A command string consists of a
A Input INP T, R 5 digit
command character, a value identifier, numerical data (if writing data to the
meter) followed by a command terminator character, * or $. B Maximum MAX T, R 5 digit

Command Chart C Minimum MIN T, R 5 digit

Command Description Notes D Setpoint 1 SP1 T, R, V 5 digit positive/4 digit negative

Address a specific meter. Must be E Setpoint 2 SP2 T, R, V 5 digit positive/4 digit negative
Node (meter) followed by one or two digit node
N
Address Specifier address. Not required when node
address = 0. Command String Examples:
Read a register from the meter. Must 1. Node address = 17, Write 350 to the Setpoint 1 value
T Transmit Value (read)
be followed by a register ID character.
String: N17VD350$
Write to register of the meter. Must be
2. Node address = 5, Read Input, response time of 50 msec min
V Value Change (write) followed by a register ID character and
numeric data. String: N5TA*
3. Node address = 31, Request a Block Print Output, response time of 2 msec min
Reset a min or max value or the
R Reset output. Must be followed by a register String: N31P$
ID character
Initiates a block print output. Registers Transmitting Data to the Meter
Block Print Request Numeric data sent to the meter must be limited to transmit details listed in the
P in the print block are selected in Print
(read)
Options. Register Identification Chart. Leading zeros are ignored. Negative numbers
must have a minus sign. The meter ignores any decimal point and conforms the
number to the scaled resolution. (For example: The meter’s scaled decimal point
Command String Construction
position is set for 0.0 and 25 is written to a register. The value of the register is
The command string must be constructed in a specific sequence. The meter
now 2.5. In this case, write a value of 250 to equal 25.0).
does not respond with an error message to illegal commands. The following
procedure details construction of a command string: Note: Since the meter does not issue a reply to value change commands, follow
with a transmit value command for readback verification.
1. The first 2 or 3 characters consist of the Node Address Specifier (N) followed
by a 1 or 2 character node address number. The node address number of the
meter is programmable. If the node address is 0, this command and the node
address itself may be omitted. This is the only command that may be used in
conjunction with other commands.
2. After the optional address specifier, the next character is the command
character.
3. The next character is the register ID. This identifies the register that the
command affects. The P command does not require a register ID character. It
prints all the active selections chosen in the Print Options menu parameter.
4. If constructing a value change command (writing data), the numeric data is
sent next.
5. All command strings must be terminated with the string termination
characters * or $. The meter does not begin processing the command string
until this character is received. See timing diagram figure

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Receiving Data From The Meter
Data is transmitted from the meter in response to either a transmit command Abbreviated Transmission
(T), a block print request command (P) or a User Input print request. The Byte Description
response from the meter is either a full field transmission or an abbreviated
9 byte data field, 7 bytes for number, one byte for sign, one
transmission, depending on the selection chosen in Module 5. 1-9
byte for decimal point
Full Field Transmission 10 <CR> (carriage return)
11 <LF> (line feed)
Byte Description
12 <SP>* (Space)
1, 2 2 byte Node Address field [00-99]
13 <CR>* (carriage return)
3 <SP> (Space)
14 <LF>* (line feed)
4-6 3 byte Register Mnemonic field
9 byte data field; 7 bytes for number, one byte for sign, one byte for
7-15 * These characters only appear in the last line of a block print.
decimal point
16 <CR> (carriage return) The abbreviated response suppresses the node address and register ID,
leaving only the numeric part of the response.
17 <LF> (line feed)
18 <SP>* (Space)
Meter Response Examples:
19 <CR>* (carriage return)
1. Node address = 17, full field response, Input = 875
20 <LF>* (line feed)
17 INP 875 <CR><LF>

* These characters only appear in the last line of a block print. 2. Node address = 0, full field response, Setpoint 1 = -250.5
SP1 -250.5<CR><LF>
The first two characters transmitted are the meter address. If the address
3. Node address = 0, abbreviated response, Setpoint 2 = 250, last line of block
assigned is 0, two spaces are substituted. A space follows the meter address field.
print 250<CR><LF><SP><CR><LF>
The next three characters are the register mnemonic, as shown in the Register
Identification Chart.
The numeric data is transmitted next. The numeric field (bytes 7 to 15) is 9
characters long. This field consists of a minus sign (for negative values), a
floating decimal point (if applicable), and five positions for the requested value.
The data within bytes 9 to 15 is right-aligned with leading spaces for any
unfilled positions. When a requested value exceeds the meter’s display limits,
decimal points are transmitted instead of a numeric value.
The end of the response string is terminated with a <CR> and <LF>. After the
last line of a block print, an extra <SP>, <CR> and <LF> are added to provide
separation between the print blocks.

Command Response Time

The meter can only receive data or transmit data at any one time (half-duplex At the beginning of time interval t3, the meter responds with the first
operation). During RS232 transmissions, the meter ignores commands while character of the reply. As with t1, the time duration of t3 is dependent on the
transmitting data, but instead uses RXD as a busy signal. When sending number of characters and baud rate of the channel. At the end of t3, the meter is
commands and data to the meter, a delay must be imposed before sending ready to receive the next command.
another command. This allows enough time for the meter to process the t3 = (10 times the # of characters) / baud rate
command and prepare for the next command.
At the start of the time interval t1, the computer program prints or writes the The maximum serial throughput of the meter is limited to the sum of the
string to the com port, thus initiating a transmission. During t1, the command times t1, t2 and t3.
characters are under transmission and at the end of this period, the command
terminating character (* or $) is received by the meter. The time duration of t1 NO REPLY FROM METER
is dependent on the number of characters and baud rate of the channel. Command Meter
t1 = (10 times the # of characters) / baud rate String Response
Transmission Time
At the start of time interval t2, the meter starts the interpretation of the
Ready t1 t2 Ready
command and when complete, performs the command function. This time
interval t2 varies. If no response from the meter is expected, the meter is ready
to accept another command.
If the meter is to reply with data, the time interval t2 is controlled by the use RESPONSE FROM METER
of the command terminating character. The ‘*’ terminating character results in
a response time of 50 msec. minimum. This allows sufficient time for the
release of the sending driver on the RS485 bus. Terminating the command line Ready t1 t2 t3 Ready
with ‘$’ results in a response time (t2) of 2 msec. minimum. The faster response Command First Reply
time of this terminating character requires that sending drivers release within 2 Terminator Character Transmission
Received of Reply Time
msec. after the terminating character is received.
Timing Diagram Figure

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Communication Format
Data is transferred from the meter through a serial communication channel. Start Bit and Data Bits
In serial communications, the voltage is switched between a high and low level Data transmission always begins with the start bit. The start bit signals the
at a predetermined rate (baud rate) using ASCII encoding. The receiving device receiving device to prepare for reception of data. One bit period later, the least
reads the voltage levels at the same intervals and then translates the switched significant bit of the ASCII encoded character is transmitted, followed by the
levels back to a character. The voltage level conventions depend on the interface remaining data bits. The receiving device then reads each bit position as they are
standard. The table lists the voltage levels for each standard. transmitted.

LOGIC INTERFACE STATE RS232* RS485* Parity Bit

1 mark (idle) TXD,RXD; -3 to -15 V a-b < -200 mV After the data bits, the parity bit is sent. The transmitter sets the parity bit to
0 space (active) TXD,RXD; +3 to +15 V a-b > +200 mV a zero or a one, so that the total number of ones contained in the transmission
* Voltage levels at the Receiver (including the parity bit) is either even or odd. This bit is used by the receiver
to detect errors that may occur to an odd number of bits in the transmission.
Data is transmitted one byte at a time with a variable idle period between However, a single parity bit cannot detect errors that may occur to an even
characters (0 to ). Each ASCII character is “framed” with a beginning start bit, number of bits. Given this limitation, the parity bit is often ignored by the
an optional parity bit and one or more ending stop bits. The data format and receiving device. The meter ignores the parity bit of incoming data and sets the
baud rate must match that of other equipment in order for communication to parity bit to odd, even or none (mark parity) for outgoing data.
take place. The figures list the data formats employed by the meter.
Stop Bit
The last character transmitted is the stop bit. The stop bit provides a single bit
period pause to allow the receiver to prepare to re-synchronize to the start of a
new transmission (start bit of next byte). The receiver then continuously looks
for the occurrence of the start bit. If 7 data bits and no parity is selected, then 2
stop bits are sent from the meter.

Character Frame Figure

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 Press PAR key to enter
Programming Mode.

Pro
PAR

NO End
SEL Exit
Programming
PAR

1-INP rANGE dECPt OFSEt FILtr bANd StYLE INP 1 dSP 1

SEL Input Display Display Offset Filter Setting Filter Band Scaling Style Input Value Display Value
Range Decimal Point Value for Scaling for Scaling
Point 1 Point 1

INP 2 dSP 2 USrIN U-ASN U-ACt

Input Value Display Value User Input User Input User Input
for Scaling for Scaling Function Assignment Active Level
Point 2 Point 2

PAR

2-SEC HI-En HI-t LO-En LO-t FCS CodE

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SEL Max Display Max Capture Min Display Min Capture Factory Access Code
Enable Delay Time Enable Delay TIme Service For Service
Operations Operations

PAR

3-dSP dSP-t SEL rSt ZErO ScroL d-LEV CodE

SEL Display Front Panel Front Panel Zero Display Display Display Programming
Update Time Display Reset Enable W/Display Scroll Intensity Security Code
Select Enable Reset Enable Level

PAR

4-SPt SPSEL Enb-n Act-n SPt-n HYS-n tON-n tOF-n rSt-n rEn-n Stb-n
SEL Setpoint Setpoint Setpoint Setpoint Hysteresis On Time Off Time Output Reset Output Reset Standby
Select Enable Action Value Value Delay Delay Action W/Display Operation
LDA PROGRAMMING QUICK OVERVIEW

Reset

PAR

5-SEr bAUd dAtA PAr Addr Abbr OPt

SEL Baud Rate Data Bit Parity Bit Meter Abbreviated Print
Address Printing Options
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