Configuration Parameter Definitions
Control Parameters Set Up Group
Release M DR4500A Classic Series Circular Chart Recorder With or Without Control Product Manual 93
April 2017
Upper Display
Range of Setting or Selection
–9999 to 9999
(engineering units)
BIAS — used when input 2 operates as a remote
setpoint (prompt "REMOTE").
ï‚· Bias, together with ratio, establishes the correct
relationship between the remote setpoint and the
input 2 signal applied according to the formula:
REMOTE SETPOINT = IN2 VALUE (RATIO) + BIAS
NOTE: IN2 VALUE = Actual (engineering units)
ï‚· All values must be within configured setpoint high and
low limits.
ï‚· Input 2 must be enabled.
SETPOINT TRACKING — the local setpoint can be
configured to track the remote setpoint as listed below:
 NO TRACKING — if local setpoint tracking is not
configured, the LSP will not be altered when transfer
from RSP to LSP is made.
ï‚· LSP (LOCAL SETPOINT) TRACKS RSP (REMOTE
SETPOINT) IN AUTO — if configured, when the
recorder transfers out of remote setpoint, the last
value of the remote setpoint (RSP) is inserted into the
local setpoint.
POWER UP CONTROLLER MODE RECALL — this
selection determines which mode and setpoint the
recorder will use when the it restarts after a power loss.
Select one from below:
 MANUAL, LSP — at power-up, the recorder will use
manual mode with the output value displayed.
 AUTOMATIC, LOCAL SETPOINT — at power-up,
the recorder will return to the automatic mode and will
use the local setpoint for control.
 AUTOMATIC, REMOTE SETPOINT — at power-up,
the recorder will return to the automatic mode and will
use the remote setpoint for control.
ï‚· LAST MODE, LAST SETPOINT used before power
down.
ï‚· LAST MODE, LAST LOCAL SETPOINT on power
down.
–999.0 to 9999.
input units
SETPOINT HIGH LIMIT* — this selection prevents the
local and remote setpoints from going above the value
selected here. The setting must be equal to or less than
the upper range of input 1 and input 2. Input 2, when
configured for remote setpoint, will be restricted to this
upper limit.