Configuration Parameter Definitions 
Input Parameters Set Up Group 
82    DR4500A Classic Series Circular Chart Recorder With or Without Control Product Manual  Release M 
    April 2017 
4.2  Input Parameters Set Up Group 
Introduction 
These are the parameters required for input 1 or 2, temperature units, decimal location, actuation, 
transmitter characterization, high and low range values in engineering units, input compensation, filter, and 
burnout. 
Input group prompts 
Table 4-1 lists all the function prompts in the Input 1 or 2 setup group and their definitions. 
Table 4-1 Input group definitions 
 
Upper Display 
Range of Setting or Selection 
DECIMAL POINT LOCATION -- This selection 
determines where the decimal point appears in the 
display. 
None 
One Place 
Two Places 
Three Places 
NOTE: Auto-ranging will occur when one decimal 
position has been selected and the value increases 
above 999.9 but auto-ranging will not similarly occur 
when two decimal positions are selected. 
TEMPERATURE UNITS -- This selection will be 
indicated on the PV display. 
If you select EU, go to prompt “ENGUNITS” 
Degrees Fahrenheit 
Degrees Celsius 
Engineering Units 
 
 
0 to 9 
A to Z 
+ 
– 
/ 
(blank) 
ENGINEERING UNITS – Make up 5 selections to create 
unit identifier. 
  For example, create unit identifier H
2
O by selecting 
an “H” from A to Z, a “2” from 0 to 9, and an “O” from 
A to Z. 
  For alphanumeric entries, the display will cycle, from 
left to right, with highlighting (increased brightness) of 
each digit. The value of each digit can be changed 
only when it is highlighted.