Precision Digital PDW90 Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Unit

Display

32-character dual-line alphanumeric dot matrix LCD display with backlight
(4.68mm x 2.21mm characters)

Display Orientation

Display may be mounted at 180° from default orientation

Network ID

Field selectable: 0 – 99

Programming Methods

Four programming buttons (behind glass) or PC with PDW Manager software.

Recalibration

All inputs and outputs are calibrated at the factory. Recalibration is recommended at least every 12 months.

Process/ Digital I/O
Display

Press the display button once to display the present analog input and output, press the display button again to display digital I/O states.

Password

A programmable password restricts modification of programmed settings.

Power

12-28 VDC, 5 W max

Non-Volatile Memory

All programmed settings are stored in non-volatile memory for a minimum of ten years if power is lost.

Isolation

500 V

Environmental

Operating temperature range: -40 to 65°C (display inoperable < -20 °C); Storage temperature range: -40 to 85°C; Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

Connections

Removable screw terminal blocks accept 16 to 30 AWG wire.

Enclosure

Cast aluminum with glass window, 0.30% max copper content, corrosion resistant powder coating, color: blue. NEMA 4X/IP68. Two ½” NPT threaded conduit openings. One ½” NPT stainless steel conduit plug with 10 mm hex key fitting installed.

Mounting

May be mounted directly to conduit. Two mounting holes for 1.5″ pipe or wall mounting. See Mounting Dimensions on page 15 for mounting space requirements.

Tightening Torque

2.5 lb-in (0.28 Nm)

Shipping Dimensions

17″ x 14″ x 9″ (43.2 cm x 35.6 cm x 22.9 cm) (L x W X H)

Shipping Weight

5 lbs. (2.27 kg)

Warranty

3 years parts & labor

Frequency

900 MHz

Range

500 ft (152.4 m) indoor, 1 mi (1.61 km) outdoor (line-of-sight)

Encryption

AES 128-bit encryption available using PDW Manager software

Interference Reduction

Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)

Power Output

24 dBm (250 mW)

Sensitivity

-101 dBm

System Requirements

Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/10

Communications

USB 2.0 (Standard USB A to Micro USB B)

Configuration

Configure devices one at a time

Inputs

Field selectable: 4-20 mA, 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V

Accuracy

±0.03% of calibrated span ±1 count

Temperature Drift

0.005% of calibrated span/°C max from 0 to 65°C ambient,
0.01% of calibrated span/°C max from -40 to 0°C ambient

Input Impedance

Voltage ranges: greater than 110 kΩ; Current ranges: < 220 Ω

Signal Loss

Inputs will remain off (open circuit) until wireless units are reconnected.

HART Transparency

Analog input will not interfere with existing HART communications on the wired 4-20 mA signal

Output Source

Analog input from connected wireless unit

Calibration

Factory calibrated: 4.000 to 20.000 = 4-20 mA output

Accuracy

± 0.1% of span ± 0.004 mA

Loop Power Supply

Internally powered; no external supply needed

Temperature Drift

0.4 µA/°C max from 0 to 65°C ambient, 0.8 µA/°C max from -40 to 0°C ambient

Signal Loss

mA output will become 3.2 mA after approx. 25 seconds

Output Loop Resistance

Power supply

Minimum

Maximum

24 VDC

10 Ω

900 Ω

Channels

Four (4) digital connections, independently field selectable as either inputs or outputs

Digital Input Logic High

3 to 5 VDC

Digital Input Logic Low

0 to 1.1 VDC

DI Contact

Dry contact to ground can be used to activate the input

Digital Output Logic High

3 to 5 VDC

Digital Output Logic Low

0 to 0.4 VDC

Source Current

10 mA maximum output current

Sink Current

1.5 mA minimum input current

Signal Loss

Digital output goes to logic high

Compatibility

EIA-485

Connectors

Removable screw terminal connector

Max Distance

3,937′ (1,200 m) max

Baud Rate

1200 – 57,600 bps

Transmit Time Delay

Programmable between 0 and 199 ms

Data

8 bit (1 start bit, 1 or 2 stop bits)

Parity

Even, Odd, or None with 2 stop bits

Modbus Timeout

0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 seconds; user selectable