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REVISION HISTORY

Release Date Version EGR/DOC Description of Revision

4 Sept 2004 A CAP Initial Acromag release.

20 April 2016 B CAP Updated EU directives.

15 June 2020 C CAP Added VPM3000 models.

The following table shows the revision history for this document:

Main Page

Table of Contents3
Introduction6
Ordering Information6
Specifications7
General7
Process Input7
Temperature Inputs7
Relays Option8
Serial Communications8
Isolated 4-20 Ma Transmitter Output8
External Button Contacts8
Compliance Information9
Safety9
Electromagnetic Compatibility9
Safety Information9
Installation9
Unpacking9
Panel Mounting10
Mounting Dimensions10
Figure 1. Panel Cutout and Mounting10
Figure 2. Meter Dimensions - Side View10
Figure 3. Meter Dimensions - Top View10
Figure 4. Meter Dimensions - Front View10
Connections11
Connector Labeling11
Figure 5. Connector Labeling for VPM3#0011
Figure 6. Connector Labeling for VPM310111
Figure 7. Connector Labeling for VPM3#3011
Figure 8. Connector Labeling for VPM313111
Figure 9. Connector Labeling for VPM3#1011
Figure 10. Connector Labeling for VPM311111
Power Connections12
Signal Connections12
Figure 11. Connector Labeling for VPM311212
Figure 12. Connector Labeling for VPM322012
Figure 13. Connector Labeling for VPM312112
Figure 14. Power Connections12
Figure 15. Transmitter Powered by Internal Supply (Optional)12
Figure 16. Transmitter Powered by External Supply or Self-Powered12
Figure 17. Voltage Input Connections12
Serial Communication13
Figure 18. Thermocouple Input Connections13
Figure 19. Three-Wire RTD Input Connections13
Figure 20. Two-Wire RTD Input Connections13
Figure 21. Four-Wire RTD Input Connections13
Relays and 24 V Output Connections14
Switching Inductive Loads14
Figure 22. Relay & 24 V Output Connections14
Figure 23. AC and DC Loads Protection14
Figure 24. Low Voltage DC Loads Protection14
Ma Output & Input Signal Connections15
Figure 25. 4-20 Ma Output & Input Signal Powered by Meter15
Figure 26. 4-20 Ma Output Powered by Meter15
Figure 27. 4-20 Ma Output Powered Externally15
Isolated 4-20 Ma Signal Splitters & Converters16
Isolated 4-20 Ma Signal Splitter16
Ma to 0-10 VDC Signal Converter16
Figure 28. Passive 4-20 Ma Output from Vertu Meter Split into Two Isolated 4-20 Ma Signals16
Figure 29. Passive 4-20 Ma Output from Vertu Meter Converted to 0-10 VDC Signal16
Setup and Programming17
Overview17
Front Panel Buttons and Status LED Indicators17
Display Functions and Messages18
Main Menu19
Setting Numeric Values19
Setting up the Meter (Setu)19
Setting the Input Signal (Inpt)19
Setting the Decimal Point (DC. P T)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 Operation23
Scaling the 4-20 Ma Analog Output (Aout)27
Isolated 4-20 Ma Signal Splitters & Converters27
Program the Sensor Break Output Value (Sebr)27
Analog Output When Display Is out of Range27
Setting up the Password (Pass)28
Locking the Meter28
Unlocking the Meter28
Advanced Features Menu28
Advanced Features Menu & Display Messages28
Offset Adjustment (Adj)29
Noise Filter (Fltr)29
Noise Filter Bypass (Byps)29
Serial Communications (Serl)30
Protocol Selection Menu (Prot)30
Select Menu (Selc)30
Linear or Square Root Function (Linr or Sqrt)30
Low-Flow Cutoff (Cutf)30
Display Intensity (Inty)31
Meter Copy Function (Copy)31
Figure 30. Meter Copy Connection31
Displaywizard Software32
Remote Programming32
Data Acquisition32
Monitoring32
Monitoring System Parts32
Displaywizard Installation32
Running Displaywizard the First Time32
Enable Meter and Select Meter Address32
Displaywizard Main Window33
Main Window Menus33
Configuration Window34
File Menu34
Tools Menu34
Password Menu35
Input Tab35
Set up Input Type35
Set up Decimal Point35
Set up Temperature Unit35
Set up Temperature Sensor35
Scaling Tab36
Relays/Alarms Tab36
Advanced Tab36
Info Tab36
Customize Window36
Serial Communication Setup37
Relays/Alarms Status37
Logging Meter Data to File37
Log File Sample37
Internal Calibration (Ical)38
Operation39
Front Panel Buttons Operation39
Maximum/Minimum Readings39
Troubleshooting40
Diagnostics Menu (Diag)40
Determining Software Version40
Reset Meter to Factory Defaults40
Factory Defaults & User Settings41
Troubleshooting Tips42
Quick Interface Reference Guide43
EU Declaration of Conformity45

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