User guide

PowerLogic™ PM5300 series user guide Chapter 6—Input / Output

4. Move the cursor to point to the digital output you want to set up, then press Edit.

5. Move the cursor to point to the parameter you want to modify, then press Edit.

NOTE: If Edit is not displayed, it means the parameter is either read-only or can only

be modified through software.

6. Modify the parameter as required, then press OK.

7. Move the cursor to point to the next parameter you want to modify, press Edit,

make your changes, then press OK.

8. Press to exit. Press Yes to save your changes.

Digital output setup parameters available through the front panel

Parameter Values Description

Label -----

This can be modified only through software. Use this

field to change the default label and assign a

descriptive name to this digital output.

Control Mode

External, Demand Sync,

Alarm

This displays how the digital output functions.

• External: the digital output is controlled remotely

either through software or by a PLC using

commands sent through communications.

• Demand Sync: the digital output is associated

with one of the demand systems. The meter

sends a pulse to the digital output port at the end

of every demand interval.

• Alarm: the digital output is associated with the

alarm system. The meter sends a pulse to the

digital output port when the alarm is triggered.

Behavior Mode Normal, Timed, Coil Hold

• Normal: this applies when control mode is set to

External or Alarm. The digital output remains in

the ON state until an OFF command is sent by

the computer or PLC.

• Timed: the digital output remains ON for the

period defined by the On Time setup register.

• Coil Hold: this applies when control mode is set to

External or Alarm. For a unary alarm that is

associated with a digital output, you must set

Behavior Mode to Coil Hold. The output turns on

when the “energize” command is received and

turns off when the “coil hold release” command is

received. In the event of a control power loss, the

output remembers and returns to the state it was

in when control power was lost.

On Time (s) 0 to 9999 This defines the pulse width (ON time) in seconds.