Section
3-1
3 Local Operator Interface
LOCAL OPERATOR
INTERFACE
The optional Local Operator Interface (LOI) provides an operator
communications center for the Model 8712C/U/H. By using the LOI, the
operator can access any transmitter function for changing configuration
parameter settings, checking totalized values, or other functions. The
LOI is integral to the transmitter housing.
BASIC FEATURES
The basic features of the LOI include display control, totalizer, data
entry, and transmitter parameters. These features provide control of all
transmitter functions.
Display Control Keys
The display control keys provide control over the variable displayed on
the LOI screen. Push FLOW RATE to display the process variable, or
push TOTALIZE to display the totalized value.
Totalizer Keys
The totalizer keys enable you to start, stop, read, and reset
the totalizer.
Data Entry Keys
The data entry keys enable you to move the display cursor,
incrementally increase the value, or enter the selected value.
Transmitter Parameter Keys
The transmitter parameter keys provide direct access to the most
common transmitter parameters and stepped access to the advanced
functions of the Model 8712C/U/H through the AUX. FUNCTION key.
FIGURE 3-1. Local Operator Interface Keypad
DISPLAY CONTROL TOTALIZER
TRANSMITTER PARAMETERS
DATA
ENTRY
FLOW
RATE
TOTALIZE
START
STOP
READ
RESET
TUBE
CAL
NO.
TUBE
SIZE
UNITS
AUX.
FUNCTION
ANALOG
OUTPUT
RANGE
PULSE
OUTPUT
SCALING
DAMPING XMTR INFO
SHIFT
ENTER
INCR.