Remote Displays

SITRANS RD100

Operating Instructions 01/2011

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• Restrict repair to faulty components only.
• Do not reuse faulty components.

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can only function properly and safely if it is correctly transported, stored, installed, set up, operated, and
maintained.
This product is intended for use in industrial areas. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
may cause interference to several frequency based communications.

Note: Always use product in accordance with specifications.

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SITRANS RD100 Loop Powered Meter

SITRANS RD100
SITRANS RD100 is a 2-wire loop powered, NEMA 4X enclosed remote digital display for
process instrumentation.
This digital meter is easy to use with a display of 3.5 digits, 1" (2.54 cm) high. It accepts 4 to
20 mA input and operates from -40 to +80 °C (-40 to +176 °F).
SITRANS RD100 is CSA and FM Approved.

Safety Notes
Special attention must be paid to warnings and notes highlighted from the rest of the text
by grey boxes.

WARNING: means that failure to observe the necessary precautions

can result in death, serious injury, and/or considerable material
damage.

CAUTION: means that failure to observe the necessary precautions can

result in considerable material damage.

Note: means important information about the product or that part of the operating
manual.

The Manual
This manual provides specifications and instructions for the operation of SITRANS RD100
Remote Display. The manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Remote
Display, and it provides information on the following:
• Meter specifications
• Wiring diagrams
• Installation requirements
• Setup instructions

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about the manual content, please
email us at [email protected]. For the complete library of Siemens Milltronics
manuals, go to www.siemens.com/processautomation.

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Specifications
Note: Except where noted, all specifications apply to operation at +25 °C (+77 °F).

Display
• 1.0 " (25.4 mm) high LCD, numeric display range from -1000 to 1999

Enclosure
• Impact-resistant glass-filled polycarbonate body
• Color: gray
• Impact-resistant clear polycarbonate cover: NEMA 4X, Type 4X, IP67

Mounting
• Standard:
• wall mount
• Optional:
• panel mounting kit (does not provide NEMA 4X seal to panel)
• 2" pipe mounting kit

Entity Parameters
• Vmax= 30 V, Imax = 175 mA, Ci = 0 µF, Li = 0 µH, Pi = 1.3 W

Input
• 4 to 20 mA

Maximum Input Current

• 30 V DC

Maximum Voltage Drop

• 1 V at 20 mA

Connections
• Screw terminal block

Operating Temperature Range

• -40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)
• -40 to +40 °C (-40 to +104 °F) for Canadian installations

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Calibration
• Two-step; non-interacting low and high

Calibration Range
• 4 mA input: display of -1000 to +1000 counts
• 20 mA input: display of 4 mA count value +20 to 2000 counts, to a max. display of
1999 counts

Accuracy
• ±0.1% of span ±1 count

Conversion Rate
• 2.5 conversions per second

Approvals
• Intrinsically Safe:
• FM/CSA Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups A to G T4
• FM/CSA Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC
• Non-incendive:
• FM/CSA Class I, Division 2, Groups A to D
• FM/CSA Class II and III, Division 2, Groups F and G

See "RD100 Remote Display - Approval Connections Control Drawing" shipped with the
unit and located on the Instruction Manual CD, for complete Intrinsically Safe installation
instructions.

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Mounting

Wall Mounting
wall mounting
holes beneath
D cover screws E
F

A C

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

Dimensions
A: 80 mm (3.15") C: 60 mm (2.36") E: 65 mm (2.56")
B: 140 mm (5.51") D: 120 mm (4.72") F: 20 mm (0.79")
Wall mounting holes: Ø 4 mm (0.16") Weight: 340 g (12 oz)

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Optional Panel Mounting Kit
mounting
bracket
self tapping
screw

washers

panel

mounting plate
RD100

Notes
• The optional panel mounting kit does not provide a NEMA 4X seal to panel.
• Mounting brackets require 20 mm (0.8") clearance on either the top or the side
of the meter for installation.

• Allowable panel thickness: 1.5 mm - 3.2 mm (0.060" - 0.125")

• Mounting plate dimensions: 163.3 mm x 102.9 mm x 3.2 mm (6.43" x 4.05" x 0.125")
• Panel cutout required: 138.4 mm x 77.5 mm (5.45" x 3.05")

Instructions
1. Insert the RD100 through the mounting plate.
2. Mount the complete assembly on the panel.
3. Secure with 4 brackets and 4 screws (supplied) at the corners of the meter. Use
washers as needed to allow for panel thickness.

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Connections

Calibrator connected to input signal PCB

display PCB component side
(may be removed for bench calibration)

LO calibration control
DP1
HI calibration control
DP2
balance control DP3
(factory adjust only)
S- S+
black

red
S+ S-

S- S+

loop jumper

input signal PCB

calibrated
(mounted to base of enclosure)
current source

Control loop connected to input signal PCB

input signal PCB
S+ S- S- S+

Field wiring is made to

loop jumper the input signal PCB
which is mounted to
(remove when display PCB is connected)
the base of the
enclosure.
power
4-20 mA
supply
transmitter

Hazardous area Non-hazardous area

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Calibrator connected to display PCB
display PCB
component side

DP1
DP2
DP3

S+ S-

calibrated
current source

The display PCB may be removed from the enclosure for bench calibration.
Loop jumper must be installed on input signal PCB to maintain loop. Refer to
Servicing display PCB outside the loop on page 9.

WARNINGS:
• To maintain hazardous area protection, the input signal must
always be connected to the input signal PCB, and not directly to
the display PCB.
• Electrostatic hazard. Clean only with a moist cloth. Protect
enclosure from exposure to chemical solvents and excessive
ultraviolet (UV) light (such as sunlight).

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Setup
WARNINGS:
• If any of the following operations are performed in the hazardous
area, all appropriate hazardous area procedures must be
followed.
• To prevent damage to electronic components caused by
electrostatic discharge, a grounding strap should be worn when
servicing the display.

For calibration, a calibrated current source and a screwdriver are required.

Calibration connections
To access the input terminals, remove the enclosure cover and the display PCB.
1. Loosen the four screws on the enclosure cover and remove the cover.
2. Completely loosen the left screw that holds the display PCB to the enclosure and
loosen the right screw about four turns so the display PCB remains attached to the
enclosure.
3. Rotate the display PCB 90° to gain access to the input signal PCB.
4. Next, connect a calibrated current source as shown in Calibrator connected to input
signal PCB on page 6.

Decimal point selection

The decimal point jumper array is located in the lower right corner of the display PCB
next to the display. It is labeled DP1, DP2, DP3.
Place a jumper over both pins of DP1 for a display of 199.9, DP2 for 19.99, or DP3 for 1.999.

Calibration
LO and HI calibration controls are located to the left of the display (see Calibrator
connected to input signal PCB on page 6).
1. Apply a signal equal to 4 mA and adjust the LO control to display the desired reading.
2. Apply a signal between 16 and 20 mA and adjust the HI control to display the desired
reading.
3. Complete the calibration procedure by making any minor adjustments to the LO and
HI controls.

Installation
To install the meter, remove the display PCB from its enclosure and connect a ½" conduit
fitting to the hole provided. Refer to Removing display PCB from the loop on page 9 for

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 further details. Wall mounting holes are located in each corner of the enclosure (see
Mounting on page 4).

Loop connections
Disconnect power to the loop and install the meter as illustrated in Control loop
connected to input signal PCB on page 6 and Removing display PCB from the loop on
page 9. Replace the enclosure cover.

Removing display PCB from the loop

The display PCB and input signal PCB are connected together with one black and one red
wire. The wires are soldered to the display PCB and connected to a screw terminal
connector on the input signal PCB.
1. Remove enclosure cover and the display PCB as described in steps 1 to 3 of
Calibration connections on page 8.
2. Install loop jumper over both pins to bypass display PCB and allow the signal to flow
through the loop jumper. The display turns off when jumper is installed.
3. Disconnect the black and red signal wires from the screw terminal connector.
4. Loosen completely the right-side screw and lift display PCB from enclosure.

CAUTION: Care should be taken to prevent static electricity from

damaging the electronic circuitry.

5. Restore enclosure cover to the base to prevent contamination of components.

Restoring display PCB to the loop

1. Loosen the four screws on the enclosure cover and remove the cover.
2. Secure display PCB to enclosure using right-side screw; do not tighten screw to
allow rotation of display PCB while accessing input signal PCB.
3. Connect red wire to S+ terminal and black wire to S- terminal, as shown in
Calibrator connected to input signal PCB on page 6.
4. Remove loop jumper to allow the signal to flow through display PCB (save push-on
jumper by placing over one pin only).
5. Tighten screws holding display PCB and install enclosure cover.

Servicing display PCB outside the loop

Two modes of input signal allow the user to remove the display PCB for service without
interrupting the loop as indicated above and operate the display PCB at another location
in a non-hazardous area. The loop remains connected to the input signal PCB while the
display PCB is absent for service. The user may operate the display PCB at another
location by connecting a signal to “S+” and “S-” wires on the display PCB. Refer to
Calibrator connected to display PCB on page 7.

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