Red Lion Controls PAXS0100 PAXS GREEN LED

Description

The PAXS (PAX Strain Gage Input Meter) offers many features and performance capabilities to suit a wide range of industrial applications. The 4½ digit meter employs advanced technology for stable, drift free readout, while incorporating features that provide flexibility now and in the future with Plug-in option cards. The plug-in card options allow the opportunity to configure the meter for present applications, while providing easy upgrades for future needs.

The meter employs a bright 0. 56' LED display. The unit is available with a red sunlight readable or a standard green LED. The intensity of display can be adjusted from dark room applications up to sunlight readable, making it ideal for viewing in bright light applications.

The Strain Gage meter has two bipolar mV input ranges: ± 24 mV DC or ± 240 mV DC. The internal bridge excitation is selectable for 5 VDC or 10 VDC. The excitation output is based on a reference, ensuring accurate and drift-free readouts. A 16 point scaling feature compensates for square-law devices and other non-linear process characteristics.

The meter provides a Max and Min reading memory with programmable capture time. The capture time is used to prevent detection of false max and min readings which may occur during burst testing or unusual process events.

The signal totalizer (integrator) can be used to compute a time-input product. This can be used to provide a readout of totalized flow, calculate service intervals of motors and pumps, etc. The totalizer can also accumulate batch weighing operations (batch weight).

The meter has four setpoint outputs, implemented on Plug-in cards. The Plug-in cards provide dual FORM-C relays (5 A), quad FORM-A relays (3 A) or either sinking or sourcing quad open collector logic outputs. The setpoint alarms can be configured in modes to suit a variety of control and alarm requirements.

Communication and Bus Capabilities are also available as option cards. These include RS232, RS485, Modbus, DeviceNet, and Profibus-DP. Readout values and setpoint alarm values can be controlled through the bus. Additionally, the meters have a feature that allows a remote computer to directly control the outputs of the meter. With an RS232 or RS485 card installed, it is possible to configure the meter using a Windows based program. The configuration data can be saved to a file for later recall.

A linear DC output signal is available as a Plug-in card. The card provides either 20 mA or 10 V signals. The output can be scaled independent of the input range. The features of the linear output card are:

Once the meter has been initially configured, the parameter list may be locked out from further modification in its entirety, or only the setpoint values can be made accessible.

The meter has been specifically designed for harsh industrial environments. With NEMA 4X/IP65 sealed bezel and extensive testing of noise effects to CE requirements, the meter provides a tough yet reliable application solution.

Specifications

• Strain Gage Input
• 1/8 DIN (50 mm x 97 mm)
• 4 1/2 Digit, 0. 56" (14 mm) LED
• Green Display
• Load Cell, Pressure and Torque Bridge Inputs
• +/- 24 mV or +/- 240 mV Inputs
• 5 or 10 VDC Bridge Excitation
• Field Upgradeable Option Cards
• 85 to 250 VAC Input Power
• NEMA 4X/IP65

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