PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display

The PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display is an easily configurable, simple-to-install and versatile panel meter optimised for measuring current loop. It is part of PanelPilot’s SGD M-Series of Panel Meters/ Displays; please see the video below for a brief introduction to these units.

The PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display has a typical current loop measurement range of 4-20mA; however, it is also able to support 0-50mA and 10-50mA ranges.

Measurements are indicated on the PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Panel Meter’s 2.8”, colour, TFT display with resistive touchscreen. It has 16-bit colour depth and a resolution of 320 x 420px, any graphics uploaded to the PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display are automatically converted to this format. Readings can be retained on the screen using the Display Hold function.

To ensure that current loop measurements are displayed to the best available resolution, the PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Panel Meter includes Programmable Gain Amplifiers (PGAs). To ensure the best resolution, the PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display selects the smallest available range that will accommodate the two input voltages entered during scaling.

Scaling is configured using the free PanelPilot Software available for Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This software allows the user to configure the appearance and operation of the PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display. He/she can choose from a range of meter-type configurations supplied with the PanelPilot Software. Additional meter types can be downloaded from PanelPilot’s subscription service; however, the PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display is not compatible with dual-channel meters available from this library. Using the PanelPilot Software, the operator can program the following parameters:

• Meter type
• Text labels (including units and graph labels)
• Background
• Graphs and graph segments (bar, tank style, analogue style and trend graphs are available)
• Text colours
• Input scaling/ calibration (at two points; please note this is fixed for 4-20mA applications)
• Decimal points (entered during scaling)
• Splashscreen image (the user can select an image, for instance, a logo, to appear upon start-up)

Completed configurations are uploaded to the PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display via a ‘Type A to Mini-B’ USB cable. This process takes approximately ten seconds; implementing the configuration takes a further five seconds.

The PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display can be installed on panels that are 1-3mm deep. To this end, it is supplied with a panel fixing clip and features four screw terminals. Additionally, it features a silicone seal to improve fitting on thin panels.

Alternatively, the operator can use the PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display’s DIL IDC socket to make the necessary connections.

Finally, the PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display includes provisions for future expansion using data buses and alarm outputs.

The PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display is a cost-effective, convenient and customisable panel meter optimised for current loop measurements.

PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display Key Features 

• Easily configurable, simple-to-install, versatile panel meter optimised for measuring current loop
• Typical measurement range: 4-20mA
• Supports 0-50mA and 10-50mA ranges
• 2.8”, colour, TFT display with resistive touchscreen
• 16-bit colour depth
• Resolution: 320 x 420px
• Graphics uploaded to the display are automatically converted to a compatible format
• Display Hold
• Programmable Gain Amplifiers (PGAs) ensure that measurements are displayed to the best resolution
• Configure using the free PanelPilot Software (available for Windows 7, 8.1 and 10)
• The PanelPilot Software includes a range of meter-type configurations
• Additional meter-type configurations can be downloaded from PanelPilot’s subscription service
• Please note that this display is NOT compatible with dual-channel meters available from PanelPilot’s subscription service
• Use the PanelPilot Software to configure meter type, text labels, background, graphs and graph segments, text colours, input scaling/ calibration, decimal points and the splashscreen image
• Upload configurations to the panel meter via a ‘Type A to Mini-B’ USB cable
• Uploading and affecting configurations takes approximately 15 seconds
• Can be installed on panels that are 1-3mm deep
• Install using the supplied panel fixing clip and four screw terminals
• Silicone seal improves fitting on thin panels
• Includes a DIL IDC socket for an alternative connecting method
• Includes provisions for future expansion using data buses and alarms outputs
• A cost-effective, convenient and customisable panel meter optimised for current loop measurements

What’s Included?

• PanelPilot SGD 28-M420 2.8” Programmable Current Loop Display
• Fixing Kit
• Quick Start Guide