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Chart recorders, indicators and totalisers
News Release from: Red Lion Controls USA | Subject: PAXDP Dual Process Input Meter
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 May 2004
New dual process panel meter for two
inputs
The PAXDP Dual Process Input Meter, a two-in-one process control solution, lets users monitor, scale, and display two independent inputs, perform a high-speed math function, and display the result
Red Lion Controls announces the PAXDP Dual Process Input Meter, an innovative two-in-one process control solution that lets users monitor, scale, and display two independent input sources, perform a high-speed math 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
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 14 Nov 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"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".
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Among the integrated math functions in the PAXDP are addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and complex calculations incorporating a defined constant value.
Math 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 non-linear processes and a 9-digit totaliser (integrator) with batching capabilities.
The 1/8 DIN PAXDP meter is available in both AC and DC models that accept two 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC input signals.
Features include a NEMA 4X/IP65 sealed front bezel, a 5-digit sunlight-readable 0.56" 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 output capabilities.
Four setpoint output cards are available including dual Form-C relays, quad Form-A relays, quad sinking or quad sourcing.
A retransmitted analog output card offering 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC is also available.
The PAXDP offers the Modbus communication protocol standard; additional communication/bus card offerings include RS232, RS485, DeviceNet and ProfiBus-DP.
The company offers a free brochure detailing typical applications for the PAXDP.
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