VPM2000 Series: Loop-Powered Isolator / Alarm with Display

VPM2000 Vertu® Series Loop-Powered Panel Meter Description

Acromag Vertu® VPM2000 loop-powered 1/8 DIN digital panel meters provide a convenient and informative display of any 4-20mA signal. A dual line display shows the process value on the top line and the units or a tag on the bottom line. Alternatively, you can display the input in one scale on the top line (e.g. height) and another scale on the bottom (e.g. volume). A bar graph option indicates the percentage the value represents.

All models include a digital input and two open collector outputs. For signal isolator and alarm trip applications, model options add two solid state relays or 4-20mA analog output. The digital input enables remote reset or triggering of alarms. Open collector outputs are useful for alarm indication or pulse output. Relays support alarm activation, on/off control, and pump alternation functions.

Installation is greatly simplified as the meters acquire power from the 4-20mA loop and therefore require no separate power source. A low voltage drop adds very little burden to the loop. The NEMA 4X IP65 panel, conformal-coated PCBs, wide temperature operation, and a backlit LCD enable use in most environments. Intrinsically safe and non-incendive versions allow installation in hazardous areas.

Setup is fast and easy using the front panel buttons or the free configuration software. A micro USB cable connects the meter to the PC and provides power for software-based programming and saving the file. The push buttons also serve as programmable function keys to change displays, reset min/max readings, acknowledge alarms, and other uses.

Performance Specifications

General

Except where noted, all specs apply to operation at +25°C.

Temperature Range:
Operating (safe area models): -40 to 75°C
Operating (hazardous area models): -40 to 70°C
Storage: -40 to 85°C
Relative Humidity:
0 to 90% non-condensing
PCBs conformal-coated
Programming Method: Front panel & Free PC-based USB programming software.
Digital Input:
2.1V DC on contact. No contacts across DI+ and DI-.
Logic High: 2.4 to 30V DC (max)
Logic Low: 0 to 0.9V DC
Overall Dimensions: 4.68” x 2.45” x 3.79” (119 x 62 x 96 mm) W x H x D
Weight: 8.7 oz (247g) with option board.
Warranty: 3 years parts and labor
UL/cUL Approvals:
General purpose: UL 61010-1
Hazardous area: Class 1, Div 1, Groups A, B, C, D and Class 1, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D

Input

Inputs: 4 to 20mA
Accuracy:
±0.02% of span ±1 count
Square root/ exponent: 10-100% FS
Voltage Drop:
Without Backlight: 1.5V max
With backlight: 4.5V max
Function:
PV1: Linear, square root, or programmable exponent
PV2: Linear or round horizontal tank
HART Transparency: Analog input will not interfere with existing HART communications on the wired 4-20 mA signal.

Display

Display:
Dual-line LCD with backlight
Both lines 14-segment alphanumeric
Top: 0.7” (17.8 mm)
Bottom: 0.4” (10.2 mm)
Display may be programmed to turn red and flash a user-defined message on alarm condition.
Decimal Point & Commas:
Top line: Up to four decimal places
Bottom line: Up to seven decimal places and commas to indicate 1000s (e.g. 88,987,628)
Dual-Scale Feature:
Input can display in different scales on top and bottom lines.
Top line could display input in height and bottom line displays same input in volume.

DisplayWizard LP Programming Software

DisplayWizard LP System Requirements: Microsoft® Windows® 7 & 10
Communications: USB 2.0 (Standard USB A to Micro USB B)

Common Open Collector & Relay (Alarm)

High or Low Alarm
User programmable for high or low alarm
Alarm Deadband:
0-100% FS, user programmable
Pulse, alarm, timer, stopwatch on/off, or disable
On & Off Time Delay: 0 to 9,999 seconds
Fail-Safe Operation:
Independent for each open collector and relay
Fail-safe on: output is on under normal conditions
Fail-safe off: output is on under alarm conditions
Alarm Operation: Automatic, automatic with manual override, latching (manual reset anytime), latching with reset after cleared (manual reset only after alarm has cleared).
Under/Over Range:
If input < 3.5 mA: 1.0, 3.5, 3.8 mA, or disabled.
If input > 20.5 mA: 20.5, 20.8, 23.0 mA, or disabled

Open Collector Outputs

Rating: Isolated, sinking NPN, 5-30V DC @ 150mA max

Solid State Relays

Rating:
250VAC/VDC @ 1A resistive
75VA; 250VAC; 0.6A pilot duty (inductive) – UL Code D300
25VA; 250VDC; 0.6A pilot duty (inductive) – UL Code R300
Pump Alternation:
Relays will alternate with each pump cycle and alternation can be based on elapsed time.
Pump alternation time can be programmed for: 0 to 999:59 (hrs:min).

4-20mA Transmitter Output

Accuracy: ±0.05% FS ±0.001mA
Scaling Range: 1.00 to 23.0 mA
Under/Over Range:
If input < 3.5 mA: 1.0, 3.5, 3.8 mA, or disabled
If input > 20.5 mA: 20.5, 20.8, 23.0 mA, or disabled
Isolation: 500 V input-to-output
External Loop Power Supply: 7.0 VDC to 30.0 VDC maximum
Output Loop Resistance: 10-750 Ω @ 24 VDC; 100-1100 Ω @ 30 VDC

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