Entering the K-Factor (Factr)
The meter may be scaled using the K-factor, or conversion factor, function. Most flowmeter manufacturers
provide this information with the device. Enter the K-Factor (Factr) menu and select the units defined with
the k-factor (example: pulses/gal), the decimal point with highest resolution possible, and program the K-
Factor value. The meter will automatically calculate the flow rate using the K-Factor and the units and
time base selected.
K-Factor Units (FuNiT)
Select the units defined with the k-factor (example: pulses/gal). This is usually provided by the flowmeter
manufacturer. This does not set the rate display units, and only relates to entering the K-factor. To set or
change the rate display units, see Setting the Rate Display Units (rateU) on page 31
The K-factor unit may be a custom unit (CUST).
Automatic unit conversions are not performed when the K-factor unit is set to custom. See page 34 for
information on the automatic unit conversion feature.
K-Factor Decimal Point (dec.pt)
Set the number of decimal places necessary to enter the K-factor value. The decimal point may be set
with up to six decimal places or with no decimal point at all.
Pressing the Right arrow moves the decimal point one place to the right (including no decimal point).
Pressing the Up arrow moves the decimal point one place to the left.
K-Factor Value (factr)
Enter the K-factor value. This value is entered in Pulses/Unit as defined by the K-Factor Units parameter.
Most flowmeter manufacturers provide this information with the device.
Display Units (Units)
The Units menu is used to select the display rate units and time (example: Gal/s) and the display units for
total and grand total.
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IMPORTANT
Performing a k-factor operation will override any scaling or
calibration programming. Refer to Scaling & Calibration
(SCALCAL) on page 53 for more information on these
programming methods.
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