Accurate measurement of electrical parameters is crucial for efficient operation and safety across a wide range of applications. Digital panel meters, which provide a precise, real-time display of vital electrical quantities – such as voltage, current, resistance, frequency, strain, and temperature – can assist in achieving this high level of accuracy.
These devices offer a user-friendly interface with clear numerical displays – eliminating the guesswork that often accompanies analog meters and allowing operators to monitor system performance at a glance.
In addition, many digital panel meters are equipped with data logging capabilities, which enables the tracking of measurements over time for better analysis and troubleshooting.
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Whether monitoring temperature, strain, or various process parameters, Omega’s comprehensive selection of digital panel meters provides the versatility and precision required for many of today’s demanding applications.
Key Features Include:
- Universal Input Options: Our digital panel meters are designed to accept a wide array of inputs, ensuring compatibility with thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, and more. This flexibility allows you to seamlessly integrate these meters into your existing systems without hassle.
- Enhanced Accuracy: With advanced measurement technology, our digital panel meters deliver exceptional accuracy, providing you with reliable readings you can trust. This precision is crucial for maintaining optimal performance in your operations.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: Designed to perform in diverse environments, our meters function effectively across a broad range of temperatures. This capability makes them ideal for industrial settings where conditions can vary dramatically.
DP25B-E Series: Strain and Process Meter with Large, Selectable Color Display
The OMEGA DP25B series Digital Panel Meters feature the biggest brightest display of any 1/8 DIN panel meter. The user can select the display color: RED, AMBER, or GREEN.
The DP25B series digital panel meters are known for their accuracy, affordability, and ease of programming. They feature a large, bright four-digit display, along with optional dual 5 amp Form C (SPDT) relays and a choice between isolated or non-isolated analog outputs. Users can select from scalable analog outputs of 0-10 Vdc, 0-20 mA, or 4-20 mA, which can serve as either a retransmission of the display value or a proportional control output as needed. This microprocessor-based series includes models for Thermocouples, Process measurements (DC voltage and current), and Strain Gauges, making it highly versatile for various applications
DPPT Series: PLATINUM™ Series Universal Input Digital Panel Meters
The PLATINUM Series of microprocessor-based digital panel meters is a leader in flexibility for process measurement. Designed to be both powerful and user-friendly, these meters simplify setup with automatic hardware configuration recognition, eliminating the need for jumpers and streamlining firmware to display only relevant menu options.
Users can select from a wide range of input types, including nine thermocouple types (J, K, T, E, R, S, B, C, and N), Pt RTDs (100, 500, or 1000 Ω with 385, 392, or 3916 curves), thermistors (2250 Ω, 5K Ω, and 10K Ω), DC voltage, DC current, and Strain & Bridge Inputs. The bipolar voltage or current inputs are fully scalable to virtually any engineering unit, with a selectable decimal point ideal for applications like pressure and flow measurement.
The meter supports two configurable alarms for above, below, hi/lo, and band triggering, utilizing either absolute or deviation points. High-high/low-low indications are also available, and optional single pole double throw relays can be assigned to one or both alarm triggers. Additionally, users can customize two annunciators and three display colors for alarm notifications.
Featuring a large, three-color, nine-segment programmable LED display, the PLATINUM Series can change color and output state with each alarm trigger. A six-digit display option is also available. The universal power supply accommodates 90 to 240 Vac, while a low-voltage option accepts 24 Vac or 12 to 36 Vdc.
Optional embedded Ethernet on the 1Ω16 and 1Ω8 DIN models enables direct connection to Ethernet networks, allowing data transmission in standard TCP/IP packets or serving web pages over a LAN or the internet. Additional optional serial communications are configurable as RS232 or RS485, using straightforward ASCII commands or MODBUS®. All three communication interfaces—USB, Ethernet, and serial—can be installed and active simultaneously, enhancing the versatility of these digital panel meters.
DP41-S-Series: High Performance Strain Meter, High Resolution 6-Digit Display
The OMEGA® DP41-S indicators deliver outstanding performance as a strain gauge meter. With built-in excitation as a standard feature, the DP41-S allows users to select the input range via internal jumpers, while scaling to engineering units is easily done through the front keypad. This model accepts strain gauge bridge sensors as well as ratiometric voltage measurements. Programming the DP41-S is straightforward, thanks to five intuitive keypads on the front panel. Additionally, if the optional RS-232 or RS-485 communication interfaces are installed, operators can remotely configure all display parameters.
DP600A: Universal 6/12 Channel ¼ DIN Panel Meter, Universal Input
The DP606A and DP612A Series represent our latest line of cost-effective multi-channel panel meters, offering enhanced accuracy, wider operating temperature ranges, and greater flexibility compared to the previous CN606 and CN612 models. With isolated input, power, and communications, these meters ensure easier deployment and more reliable operation. Housed in a rugged extruded aluminum ¼ DIN case, they combine durability with improved isolation.
These versatile meters can accommodate up to 12 sensors and feature user-selectable RS232 or RS485 communications utilizing Modbus®. All models come standard with two user-configurable alarm relays. The universal input allows users to choose from various options, including Thermocouples (9 types), RTD 2-Wire, RTD 3-Wire, 4 to 20 mA, and 1000 mV inputs. Input selections can be easily adjusted through the front panel buttons or Modbus serial commands—no dip switch changes are necessary.
The DP606A and DP612A Series are ideal for a wide range of applications, including OEM instrumentation, automotive and aerospace test stands, factory automation, and power generation.
It is important to note that while the inputs are universal and can be modified via firmware (no dip switches required), all 6 or 12 inputs on a given unit must be set to the same type for operation.
These multi-zone panel meters are best configured using Omega Sync, a software tool that allows users to manage device runtime parameters, monitor process values, and easily export data. Currently, Omega Sync supports the CN616A and DP606A/DP612A models, with plans to expand compatibility to future products. For long-term data storage, we recommend the Omega Enterprise Gateway (OEG), which offers robust data historian capabilities, alarming, visualization, and OPC-UA integration.
DPI Series: 1/32, 1/16, & 1/8 DIN, Programmable Temperature/Process Meters
The OMEGA™ iSeries is a versatile family of microprocessor-based instruments available in three true DIN sizes, all featuring NEMA 4 (IP65) rated front bezels. Designed for efficiency, all instruments within the iSeries share the same setup and configuration menu, streamlining the integration process for large systems. This series includes highly accurate digital panel meters (DPi) and single-loop PID controllers (CNi), both of which are easy to configure and packed with powerful features.
The DPi Series supports a wide range of transducer and transmitter inputs, with models accommodating two inputs.
The DPi models are designed to handle ten common thermocouple types, multiple RTDs, and various process (DC) voltage and current ranges. They come equipped with built-in excitation of 24 Vdc at 25 mA, making them ideal for measuring or controlling temperature using thermocouples, RTDs, or 4 to 20 mA transmitters. The DPiS models focus on strain and process measurement, accepting inputs from load cells, pressure transducers, and most strain gauge sensors, as well as process voltage and current ranges. The DPiS offers built-in excitation options of 5 or 10 Vdc, with custom excitation voltages available upon request. This model supports 4- and 6-wire bridge communications and ratiometric measurements, making it easy to calibrate and scale signal inputs to any engineering unit. Additionally, it features 10-point linearization for processing signals from highly nonlinear transducers.
The DPi Series includes 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32 DIN digital panel meters featuring a vibrant, color-changing display. The digits are twice the size of those found on typical 1/8 DIN meters, and the LED displays can be programmed to change color between green, amber, and red.
The iSeries instruments offer optional embedded Internet connectivity (specify the "-EIT" option), making them the first of their kind to connect directly to Ethernet networks and transmit data in standard TCP/IP packets, or even serve web pages over a LAN or the Internet. Additionally, they can be configured with serial communications. With the "-C24" option, users can select from RS232, RS422, and RS485 using an intuitive pushbutton menu, with straightforward ASCII commands. For those requiring Modbus functionality, we recommend our latest Platinum meters, the DPPT Series.
DP20: Panel Meter – 1/8” DIN, Temperature, Process
The DP20 series from MEGA is a cutting-edge universal panel meter designed to deliver exceptional performance in a compact 1/8 DIN size, making it ideal for panel mounting and a variety of applications. This versatile meter accepts universal inputs, including thermocouples, RTDs, process signals (mA and Vdc), resistance, and true RMS voltage and current. With the right configuration, it can function as both an AC and DC voltmeter (up to 600 V) and an AC and DC ammeter (up to 5 A), providing flexibility for process control and industrial needs. Its single universal power supply ensures compatibility for global use.
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