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DF II Series User Manual
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ACTIvATING TRANSMIT lIMITS
You have the option of enabling or disabling Trans-
mit Limits. The factory default is Transmit Limits
OFF.
To enable Transmit Limits, from the Home display,
select F3 (More) twice. This will take you to the
Main Setup Menu display.
Use the navigation UP or DOWN key to position
the cursor arrow next to the COMMUNICATIONS
option. Select enter.
The XMIT LIMITS option is used to activate the
Transmit Limits feature. Use the RIGHT arrow to
activate the Transmit Limits (ON). Use the LEFT
arrow to deactive the Transmit Limits (OFF).
When Transmit Limits are ON, the DF II Series
gauge will transmit a continuous data string to the
attached TCD Series tester through the RS232
port.
When a High Limit is reached, the DF II Series
gauge will send a continuous string of “$$$$$” to
the tester. The tester will read this string and stop
the crosshead from traveling.
When a Low Limit is reached, the DF II Series
gauge will send a continuous string of “‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘” to the
tester. The tester will read this string and stop the
crosshead from traveling.
Activating buzzer
You have the option of enabling or disabling the
Load Limits Buzzer. If ON, the Buzzer provides
you with a visual indicator and an audible indicator
when the load measurement exceeds a High or
Low Load Limit.
The buzzer icon is displayed when this feature is
turned ON.
Select the F2 (B-ON) to turn the Buzzer feature
ON. Or select F2 (B-OFF) to turn the Buzzer
feature OFF.