Bulletin P-616D

Series 616D DIN Rail Differential Pressure Transmitter

®

Specifications - Installation and Operating Instructions

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The SERIES 616D DIN Rail Differential Pressure Transmitter senses the pressure SPECIFICATIONS
of air and compatible gases and sends a standard 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 VDC output Service: Air and non-combustible, compatible gases.
signal. The 616D housing is specifically designed to mount on a 35 mm DIN rail in Wetted Materials: Consult factory.
a panel. This mounting style allows for several units to be mounted closely together Accuracy: ±0.25 FS @ 77°F (25°C).
reducing required space. The span and zero controls are for use when checking Thermal Effect: ±0.02% FS/°F (±0.036% FS/°C).
calibration, and are not intended for re-arranging to a significantly different span. Stability: ±1% FS/yr.
Versatile circuit design enables operation in 2-wire current loops. Temperature Limits: 14 to 185°F (-10 to 85°C).
Pressure Limits: See chart.
INSTALLATION Power Requirements: 10 to 35 VDC (2-wire), 17 to 36 VDC, or isolated 21.6 to 33
1. Location: Select a clean, dry mounting location free from excess vibration where VAC (3-wire).
the temperature will remain between 14 and 185°F (-10 to 85°C). Distance from the Output Signal: 4 to 20 mA (2-wire) or 0 to 10 VDC (3-wire).
receiver is limited only by total loop resistance. See electrical connections in Figure 1. Zero and Span Adjustments: Push buttons.
The tubing supplying pressure to the instrument can be practically any length required, Loop Resistance: Current output: 0 to 1250 Ω (max); Voltage output: Load
but long lengths will increase response time slowly. resistance 1 kΩ (min).
Current Consumption: 40 mA max.
2. Position: A vertical position, with pressure connections pointing down, is Electrical Connections: Screw-type terminal block.
recommended. That is the position in which all standard models are spanned and Process Connections: 1/8˝ female NPT. Accessories included are 2 barbed fittings
zeroed at the factory. They can be used at other angles, but final spanning and zeroing for 1/8˝ and 3/16˝ (3.12 and 4.76 mm) I.D. rubber and vinyl tubing.
must be done while the transmitter is in that alternative position. Mounting Orientation: Vertical, on a 1.378 (35 mm) DIN rail.
Weight: 4.8 oz (136 g).
3. Pressure Connections: Two installable barbed tubing connections are provided. Agency Approvals: CE.
They are dual-sized to fit both 1/8˝ and 3/16˝ (3.12 and 4.76 mm) I.D. tubing. Be sure
the pressure rating of the tubing exceeds that of the operating ranges.

Series 616D Transmitter Models & Ranges

MODEL CHART
Model Range Max. Pressure
616D-2 0 to 6 in w.c. 10 psig
616D-3 0 to 10 in w.c. 10 psig
616D-4 0 to 20 in w.c. 20 psig
616D-5 0 to 40 in w.c. 20 psig
616D-6 0 to 100 in w.c. 15 psig
616D-7 0 to 200 in w.c. 45 psig
616D-8 0 to 10 psid 45 psig
Table 1

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The range of appropriate receiver load resistances (RL) for power supply voltage
available is given by the formula listed below. Shielded 2-wire cable is recommended
CAUTION Do not exceed specified supply voltage ratings. Permanent for control loop wiring. Ground the shield at the power supply end.
damage not covered by warranty will result. This unit is not
designed for 120 or 240 VAC line operation. NOTICE The receiver may be connected to either the negative or positive
side of the loop, whichever is most convenient. Should the polarity
Electrical Connections are made to the terminal block located in front of the transmitter. of the transmitter or receiver be inadvertently reversed, the loop will not function
Terminals are marked PWR, COM, and VOUT. (See Figure 1 below) properly, but no damage will be done to the transmitter.

VPS - 10.0
RL =
20 mA DC

SPAN AND The maximum length of connecting wire between the transmitter and the receiver is
ZERO ADJUST
a function of wire size and receiver resistance. That portion of the total current loop
resistance represented by the resistance of the connecting wires themselves should
not exceed 10% of the receiver resistance. For extremely long runs (over 1,000
ft/305 m), it is desirable to select receivers with lower resistances in order to keep the
size and cost of the connecting leads as low as possible. In installations where the
connecting run is no more than 100 ft (30.5 m), connecting lead wire as small as No.
22 ga. can be used.

ELECTRICAL 3-Wire 0 to 10 V Voltage Operation

CONNECTIONS

Figure 1: Electrical Connections CAUTION Do not exceed specified supply voltage ratings. Permanent
damage not covered by warranty will result.
Electrical Connection:
The Series 616D simultaneously transmits a 2-wire 4 to 20 mA current output and a The connections to the transmitter are made to Terminals PWR, COM, and VOUT on
3-wire 0 to 10 V voltage output via a screw-type terminal block. The transmitter can the terminal block as shown in Figure 3.
be wired in one of the following three ways to utilize the current and/or voltage output.

Power Supply
Refer to Table 2 for the required supply rating.

MODEL CHART
Output Type Power Supply Rating
2-wire current 10 to 35 VDC (40 mA min)
3-wire voltage 17 to 36 VDC or 21.6 to 33 VAC (40 mA min)
Simultaneous current and voltage 17 to 35 VDC (40 mA min)
Table 2

Choose a power supply with a voltage and current rating sufficient to meet the power
specifications under all operating conditions. If the supply is unregulated, make sure POWER VOLTAGE
SUPPLY RECEIVER
that the output voltage remains within the required voltage range under all power line
conditions. Ripple on the supply should not exceed 100 mV.
VOLTAGE OUTPUT WIRING
2-Wire 4 to 20 mA Current Operation
Figure 3: Voltage Output Wiring
CAUTION Do not exceed specified supply voltage ratings. Permanent
damage not covered by warranty will result. Simultaneous outputs
are not designed for AC voltage operation. The minimum receiver load is 1 kΩ. The resistance due to the wire should be low
compared to the receiver load resistance. While the voltage at the terminal block
The connections to the transmitter are made through terminals PWR and COM on the remains unchanged with a 10 mA current flow, resistive losses in the wiring do cause
terminal block as shown in Figure 2. errors in the voltage delivered to the receiver. For a 1% accuracy gauge, the resistance
of the wires should be less than 0.1% of the value of the receiver load resistance. This
will keep the error caused by the current flow below 0.1%.

CURRENT
RECEIVER

POWER
SUPPLY

CURRENT OUTPUT WIRING

Figure 2: Current Output Wiring

Simultaneous Current and Voltage Operation MULTIPLE RECEIVER INSTALLATION
An advantage of the standard 4 to 20 mA DC output signal produced by the Series
CAUTION Do not exceed specified supply voltage ratings. Permanent 616D Transmitter is that any number of receivers can be connected in series in the
damage not covered by warranty will result. Simultaneous outputs current loop, given max loop total resistance is not violated. Thus an analog panel
are not designed for AC voltage operation. meter, a chart recorder, process controlling equipment, or any combination of
these devices can be operated simultaneously. The only requirement is that each
The connections to the transmitter are made to Terminals PWR, COM, and VOUT component be equipped for a standard 4 to 20 mA input and the proper polarity of the
on the terminal block as shown in Figure 4. The voltage output and the power supply input connections be observed when inserting the device in the current loop. If any of
must have separate wire leads that are only joined at terminal COM of the transmitter. the units display a negative or downscale reading, the signal input leads are reversed.
Additional error may occur for the voltage output if a single wire is used or if the wires
are joined at the power supply or receiver. ZERO DEADBAND

INDICATED PRESSURE
+F.S.

NOTE: POWER AND VOLTAGE

CURRENT RECEIVER "-" MUST BE -F.S.
RECEIVER SEPARATE WIRES CONNECTED AT INPUT
THE MODEL 616D COM PRESSURE
TERMINAL +F.S.

-D.B.
VOLTAGE %F.S.
POWER RECEIVER
SUPPLY +D.B.
%F.S.
SIMULTANEOUS CURRENT AND
VOLTAGE OUTPUT WIRING -F.S.

Figure 4: Simultaneous Current and Voltage Output Wiring Figure 4

For the current output, the maximum allowable loop resistance (wiring + receiver MAINTENANCE/REPAIR
resistance) is dependent on the power supply. The maximum loop voltage drop must Upon final installation of the Series 616D DIN Rail Differential Pressure Transmitter,
not reduce the transmitter voltage below 17 V. The maximum loop resistance can be no routine maintenance is required. The Series 616D is not field serviceable and is not
calculated using the following equation: possible to repair the unit. Field repair should not be attempted and may void warranty.

VPS - 17.0 WARRANTY/RETURN

RMAX = Refer to “Terms and Conditions of Sale” in our catalog and on our website. Contact
20 mA DC
(where VPS is the power supply voltage) customer service to receive a Return Goods Authorization number before shipping the
product back for repair. Be sure to include a brief description of the problem plus any
additional application notes.
The equation uses 17.0 instead of 10.0 used in the current only equation. This
represents the minimum voltage supply which is higher on the simultaneous output
configuration due to the requirements of the voltage outputs.

Shielded 4-wire cable is recommended for control loop wiring. Ground the shield
at the power supply end only. Should the polarity of the transmitter or receiver be
inadvertently reversed, the unit will not function properly, but no damage will be done
to the transmitter.

For voltage outputs, the minimum receiver load is 1 kΩ. The resistance due to the
wire should be low compared to the receiver load resistance. While the voltage at
the terminal block remains unchanged with a 10 mA current flow, resistive losses in
the wiring do cause errors in the voltage delivered to the receiver. For a 1% accuracy
gauge, the resistance of the wires should be less than 0.1% of the value of the receiver
load resistance. This will keep the error caused by the current flow below 0.1%.

CALIBRATION

NOTICE There is a 5 second delay from the time the zero or span calibration
button is released until the time that the change in the calibration
takes place. This delay is used to prevent stress related offsets on the lower range.

Zero Calibration
The zero calibration can be set by applying zero pressure to both the pressure ports
and pressing the zero button for 3 seconds.

Span Calibration
The span calibration can be adjusted only after setting the zero adjustment. It must be
completed within 5 minutes of the last zero calibration. The span calibration button will
be ignored until the zero calibration is completed. Apply pressure to the ports of the
transmitter that are associated with the maximum output of the transmitter (20 mA, 5
V, or 10 V, depending on the output being used). Press and hold the span button for
3 seconds.
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