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Model FT3
Data Logger
Model FT3
Scope - Data Logger
The model FT3 oers an option to have a data logger mounted on the Front Panel board that can be
used to record FT3 data. A Data Logger-enabled FT3 includes "DL" in the model number. Data that
may be recorded includes interval totals (i.e. a previous 24-hour total) based on selected ow units
(i.e. total mass ow or total volumetric ow). This data may be recorded at a rate specied by the
customer ranging from 1 second to 1 month in hour/minute/second intervals.
This section of the manual contains the operation instructions for the FT3 data logger. The FT3 data
logger supports 31 records with a start/sync time of midnight set as a default. When the number of
samples exceeds 31, the oldest data will be overwritten. Only the most recent 31 records are kept.
Model FT3 Data Logger Features
The following features are included in the data logger option available on the Fox Thermal model FT3
thermal gas mass ow meter:
• 31 separate 24-hour daily totals with date and time stamp
• Data can be accessed over Modbus RTU (RS485) and the engineering display
• After 31 days, old data will be overwritten; however, the most recent 31 daily totals will always be
available
• The operator may set the start time through the front panel (the default start time for the 24-hour
total will be midnight)
• Operator may set the local time through the front panel
• Field retrots with data loggers require exchanging the existing display board for the display
board with the data logger feature and upgrading the main FT3 board rmware (upgrade kit
available)
Data Logger Setup Menu
Using the keypad on the front panel, enter the programming mode:
F1 F2 F3 F4
Press F1 for (I/O). The screen will show:
F1 F2 F3 F4
Press F2 for (I/O). The screen will show:
SET PARAMETERS
I/O FLO DSP EXIT
SET I/O
COM I/O 420 EXIT