Vertu Series VPM3000 Process Meters & Temperature Transmitters
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 6
Ordering Information .......................................................................................... 6
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 7
General ............................................................................................................ 7
Process Input .................................................................................................. 7
Temperature Inputs ........................................................................................ 7
Relays Option .................................................................................................. 8
Serial Communications .................................................................................. 8
Isolated 4-20 mA Transmitter Output ............................................................ 8
External Button Contacts ............................................................................... 8
Compliance Information..................................................................................... 9
Safety ............................................................................................................... 9
Electromagnetic Compatibility ...................................................................... 9
Safety Information .......................................................................................... 9
Installation........................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 9
Panel Mounting ............................................................................................. 10
Mounting Dimensions .................................................................................. 10
Connections .................................................................................................. 11
Connector Labeling ..................................................................................... 11
Power Connections ..................................................................................... 12
Signal Connections ..................................................................................... 12
Serial Communication ................................................................................. 13
Relays and 24 V Output Connections ......................................................... 14
Switching Inductive Loads ........................................................................... 14
4-20 mA Output & Input Signal Connections ............................................... 15
Isolated 4-20 mA Signal Splitters & Converters ......................................... 16
Isolated 4-20 mA Signal Splitter .................................................................. 16
4-20 mA to 0-10 VDC Signal Converter....................................................... 16
Setup and Programming .................................................................................. 17
Overview ........................................................................................................ 17
Front Panel Buttons and Status LED Indicators ........................................ 17
Display Functions and Messages ................................................................... 18
Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 19
Setting Numeric Values ................................................................................ 19
Setting Up the Meter (setu) .......................................................................... 19
Setting the Input Signal (inpt) .................................................................... 19
Setting the Decimal Point (dc.pt) ................................................................. 20
Setting the Temperature Scale (F C) ......................................................... 20
Programming the Meter (prog) .................................................................... 20
Scaling the Meter (scal) ............................................................................. 20
Calibrating the Meter (Cal) .......................................................................... 21
Recalibrating Temperature Inputs (Cal) ...................................................... 21
Recalibrating Process Inputs (ICal)............................................................ 21
Setting the Relay Operation (rely) ............................................................. 22
Relay and Alarm Operation ......................................................................... 23
Scaling the 4-20 mA Analog Output (Aout) ................................................. 27
Isolated 4-20 mA Signal Splitters & Converters ........................................... 27
Program the Sensor Break Output Value (SEbr) ......................................... 27
Analog Output when Display is Out of Range ............................................. 27
Setting Up the Password (pass) .................................................................. 28
Locking the Meter ........................................................................................ 28
Unlocking the Meter .................................................................................... 28