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Communications settings are selected to configure
interfacing of the Tornado with peripheral devices. The menu
is also used to configure the storage settings of the Tornado,
which may store up to 500 readings in its on-board memory.
To access the COMMS settings, press and hold the MENU
key until page 1 of the main menu appears. Press and
release the MENU to access page 2 of the main menu, use
the DOWN key to move the arrow cursor to COMMS and
press ENTER.
The display shows:
PORT Communicates with peripheral device.
Transmission of the displayed load
reading can be set to include unit of
measurement (UNITS ON or OFF), and
BAUD rate can also be set.
STORE MEM Stores a single load reading to the
internal memory. With this option
selected, pressing the TXD key when in
the max modes of the main display will
send the displayed value to memory.
Up to 500 readings may be stored in the
memory.
SEND MEM Sends all load readings stored in the
internal memory to a peripheral device
(e.g PC or data logger).
CLEAR MEM Erases all load readings stored in memory.
Using UP and DOWN keys select the relevant option.
When setting PORT, you will access PORT sub-menu 1.
Transmission of the displayed load reading can be set to
include the unit of measurement, the display shows
TX UNITS OFF or ON. Use the UP or DOWN key to
position the arrow cursor against the desired selection and
press the ENTER key.
The display will show TX SIGN OFF and ON. This will
transmit a negative sign for counter-clockwise readings if set
to ON.
Use the UP or DOWN key to position the arrow cursor
against the desired selection and press the ENTER key
COMMS
COMMS sub-menu 1
PORT sub-menu 1
(TX UNITS)
PORT sub-menu 2
(TX SIGN)
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