Process meter gives two in one

The PAXDP dual process input meter is an innovative two-in-one process control solution.

The PAXDP dual process input meter is an innovative two-in-one process control solution that lets users monitor, scale and display two independent input sources, perform a high-speed maths function on the input values, and display the resulting value.

The PAXDP can be set up to display input values from both signal sources, calculate, and display a resultant value based upon the two input values.

With optional plug-in cards, the meter can be equipped to generate desired outputs including alarm triggering, retransmission of analogue output, or data to comms via a host of industrial communication protocols.

"The PAXDP adds sophisticated monitoring of tolerances and ranges to many process applications, including displaying and calculating of input/output and before/after differentials in pressure, voltage, flow, dimension and levels", said Jeff Thornton, Product Manager.

"By adding a second input to our industry-standard PAX metering platform, PAXDP offers a flexible means of monitoring, comparing and calculating from two separate input sources".

Among the integrated math functions in the PAXDP are addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and complex calculations incorporating a defined constant value.

Maths functions are performed at high speeds and results can be calculated at user-selectable rates from 5 to 105 updates per second.

The meter incorporates 16-point scaling for nonlinear processes and a 9-digit totaliser (integrator) with batching capabilities.

The eighth-DIN PAXDP meter is available in both AC and DC models that accept two 4-20mA or 0-10V DC input signals.

Features include a NEMA 4X/IP65 sealed front bezel, a five-digit sunlight-readable 0.56in LED display with variable intensity, Flash programmable software upgrades, and programmable function keys/user inputs.

Available for programming the PAXDP is the robust, intuitive Crimson 2 software - a flexible and powerful programming language that facilitates communication across a broad range of industrial controls and devices.

A series of optional drop-in cards expand the PAXDP's output capabilities.

Four setpoint output cards are available including dual Form-C relays, quad Form-A relays, quad sinking or quad sourcing.

A retransmitted analogue output card offering 4-20mA or 0-10V DC is also available.

The PAXDP offers the Modbus communication protocol standard; additional communication/bus card offerings include RS232, RS485, DeviceNet and ProfiBus-DP.

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