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TOUGH Series User Manual
4.4.2
Custom Sensor Tables
Using the , you are able to create a custom sensor table for a sensor that is not supported by the
controller. From inside the sensor table utility the following settings must be set in order to create your
table.
PARAMETER
DESCRIPTION
Name
Usually the manufacturer and part number of the sensor.
Input Type
Choose resistance, voltage or current based on the sensor type.
Unit Type
Choose temperature, pressure, voltage, current or percentage based
on the sensor. This defines what unit of measurement will be
displayed on the front panel when monitoring the sensor.
Table Values
These values are what creates the sensor table and allows the
controller to display and monitor the sensor. The more values that are
entered the more accurate the readings will be.
NOTE
: For detailed information about using the sensor table utility please refer to the PC
Configurator Manual.
Example Custom Sensor Table
Below is an example sensor table for engine temperature sensor DATCON 02025-00.
TEMP.
VALUE
Nam e
: Engine Temp
Input Type
: Resistance
Unit Type
: Temperature
129°F
491Ω
140.1°F
406Ω
149.2°F
330Ω
160°F
263Ω
175°F
202Ω
189.7°F
147Ω
221°F
96Ω
275°F
49Ω
330°F
7Ω