12 Serial Rate Control setup Variable rate controller setup
Variable rate controller setup
1.
At the Configuration screen, select Serial Rate Control and then tap Setup. The Edit Variable
Rate Controller settings screen displays.
2.
At the Comm tab, complete the settings.
Note – The fields that appear on the screen depend on which controller you selected.
Setting Explanation
Controller The make of the controller.
Port
The display port the controller is connected to.
Active Channel If displayed, enter the channel name.
Send Rate as Unit of measure.
3.
Select the Rates tab and enter the settings.
Setting Explanation
Default Rate
Step Size The increment for adjustment
Rate Snapping Enabled, disabled
4. Select the Sections tab.
5. Enter the number of sections. Then tap OK.
After you have selected a type of variable rate controller, the FM-1000 integrated display initiates
communications with the controller each time you open a field. Communications are terminated
when you close the field.
If the display cannot communicate with the controller:
l A message displays identifying the problem. If the controller type you chose has a configurable
baud rate, the error message includes details of the baud rate that required.
l The applied rate does not display on the Run screen.
l Variable rate logging is suspended while the controller is disconnected.
Version 9.25, Revision B FM-1000 Integrated Display User Guide 257
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