16 Advanced functions
16.12 Activation of a binary output as alarm output
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16.12 Activation of a binary output as alarm output
• Select the program branch
Output Options
.
• Press ENTER until
Alarm Output
is displayed. Select
yes
to activate the alarm output.
• Press ENTER.
A max. of 3 independently operating alarm outputs R1, R2, R3 can be configured per channel. The alarm outputs can be
used to output information on the current measurement or to start and stop pumps, motors, etc.
16.12.1 Alarm properties
The switching condition, the holding behavior and the switching function of an alarm output can be defined.
The following 3 scroll lists are displayed:
•
func
: switching condition
•
typ
: holding behavior
•
mode
: switching function
Press key
to select a scroll list in the upper line. Press key
to select a list item in the lower line.
• Press ENTER to store the settings.
Notice!
The menu item
Alarm Output
will only be displayed in the program branch
Output Options
if a binary output
has been installed, see section 13.1.
Output Options\...\Alarm Output
Tab. 16.1: Alarm properties
alarm property
setting
description
func
(switching condition)
MAX
The alarm will switch if the measured value exceeds the upper limit.
MIN
The alarm will switch if the measured value falls below the lower limit.
+→- -→+
The alarm will switch if the flow direction changes (sign change of measured
value).
QUANT.
The alarm will switch if totalizing is activated and the totalizer reaches the limit.
ERROR
The alarm will switch if a measurement is not possible.
OFF
The alarm is switched off.
typ
(holding behavior)
NON-HOLD
If the switching condition is no longer true, the alarm will return to the idle state
after approx. 1 s.
HOLD
The alarm remains activated even if the switching condition is no longer true.
mode
(switching function)
NO Cont.
The alarm is energized if the switching condition is true and de-energized if
idle.
NC Cont.
The alarm is de-energized if the switching condition is true and energized if
idle.
Notice!
If no measurement is made, all alarms will be de-energized, independently of the programmed switching function.
R1=FUNC<typ mode
Function:
MAX