17 Advanced functions
17.11 Activation of a binary output as alarm output FLUXUS F60*
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17.11.1 Alarm properties
The switching condition, the holding behavior and the switching function of an alarm out-
put can be defined.
The following 3 scroll lists are displayed:
• func: switching condition
• typ: holding behavior
• mode: switching function
Press key and to select a scroll list in the upper line. Press key and to
select a list item in the lower line.
• Press ENTER to store the settings.
Tab. 17.3: Alarm properties
alarm property setting description
func
(switching condition)
MAX The alarm will switch if the measured value exceeds
the upper limit.
MIN The alarm will switch if the measured value falls below
the lower limit.
+→- -→+ The alarm will switch if the flow direction changes
(sign change of measured value).
QUANT. The alarm will switch if totalizing is activated and the
totalizer reaches the limit.
ERROR
The alarm will switch if a measurement is not possible.
OFF The alarm is switched off.
typ
(holding behavior)
NON-HOLD If the switching condition is no longer true, the alarm
will return to the idle state after approx. 1 s.
HOLD The alarm remains activated even if the switching
condition is no longer true.
mode
(switching function)
NO Cont. The alarm is energized if the switching condition is
true and de-energized if idle.
NC Cont. The alarm is de-energized if the switching condition is
true and energized if idle.