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For PLC applications, this function requires an external cable
with a built-in solid-state relay - see Specifications on page
26 for details of the signal.
To configure the signal output of the AFG, press and hold the
MENU key until page 1 of the main-menu appears. Press
the DOWN key to move the arrow cursor to PLC and press
the ENTER key.
The cursor arrow points to PLC OFF.
The display will show:
PLC OFF - Indicates PLC function status
AT LIMITS - Will set PLC signal at specified
load limits
AT ALARM - Will tie in PLC signal with the
AFG alarm settings
Select the desired function and press ENTER key.
Example 5
Settings: -
- BOTH LED and audio
alarms are active
- Alarm triggers on OUT
BAND
- Alarm is set to FAIL
- % DROP is 10% of full-
scale (e.g. AFG 100N
must register drop of 10N)
Main display is set to 1st
peak tension screen
PLC
(Programmable Limit
Controller)
PLC sub-menu 1