Parameter Configuration
Instrument Parameter Configuration
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The instrument(s) will not be operational until configured
with the following basic settings.
* Sensor type
* Units of measurement
* Allocation of output devices to the main output SP1 and
second output SP2
To configure the basic settings to Instrument 1
Right Click in the display window of Inst.1 (or new
given name) to open the Internal
Parameter screen
Click Level 2 tab to open page, then
Click Input sensor box, and select required
sensor from the drop down menu (eg
K
)
Click Process unit box, and select required
unit from the drop down menu (eg
o
C)
Click Level 3 tab to open page, then
Click SP1 output device box, and select
choice of output device from drop
down menu (eg
rLy
)
Note: That SP2 output device box registers the
alternative output device (eg
SSd
) and if
OK, Click the Yes button to confirm
selection.
Click User Level tab to open page, and enter
a setpoint value in Set Point 1/SP1 Value
box using spin buttons or swipe and
type.
Check The Enable Display Mimics box if you
want the virtual instrument to mimic all
actual instrument displays as well as
reading setpoint and process values.
NB This may slow down communications
and should only be used if it serves a
useful purpose.
SOFTWARE ALARMS
This feature provides a screen alarm indication if the
measured value falls below the low alarm and/or rises above
the high alarm settings.
The alarm appears as a red band across the lower fascia of
the instrument.
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