GE Optica - Introduction

Programming the 4x40 Optica 5-1
January 2006
Introduction The 4x40 Optica can be easily programmed to choose the data to be
displayed, the data to be output on the analog or serial outputs, and
the alarm settings. A typical data display is shown in Figure 5-1
below:
Figure 5-1: 4x40 Optica Typical Data Display
Table 5-1 below lists the 4x40 Optica’s programmable functions.
Each function has a number of settings (listed on the following
pages). Values for some settings are selected from a list of choices;
others are entered as numeric or alphanumeric data using the keypad.
Table 5-1: Programming Functions
Function Settings
About Displays software version
Analog Outputs Parameter choice, units and scaling
Communication Parameters Baud rate, parity, # data bits, etc.
Serial Output Units Parameter choice, units/data format
Serial Output Setup Serial data string format
Alarms Parameter choice and alarm limits
Data Fields Parameters & units for displayed data
Pressure Input Units, scaling and default values
Automatic Balance Frequency and type of balance
Buzzer and Sounds Keyclick loudness
General Settings Offsets, filters, lockout
User Equations Set user defined calculated values.
Set Time and Date Enter the current time and date.
Special Set molecular weight of sample gas.
User Default Settings Restore default settings.
Factory Calibration For factory use only.
Control
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%RH 10.3
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