10
Signet 8250-2 Level Transmitter
9. Options
Menu
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The following entries are used by the 8250 to convert the level into volumetric and mass measurements. The accuracy of
the entries entered will determine the accuracy of the volumetric and mass calculation. Refer to section 5 for additional
information.
Display
(Factory settings shown)
Description
Contrast:
3 >
Adjust the LCD contrast for best viewing. A setting of 1 is lowest contrast, 5 is highest. Select
lower contrast if the display is in warmer ambient surroundings.
Display Option:
Level >
Select Level, Volume or Both.
This setting will determine the permanent display selection.
Averaging
Off >
OFF provides the quickest output response to changes in level or volume. Longer averaging
period produces more stable display and output response.
Decimal
*****. >
Set the decimal to the best resolution for your application. The display will automatically scale
up to this resolution. Select *****., ****.*, ***.**, **.*** or *.****
Loop Adjust
4.00 mA
>
Adjust the minimum and maximum current output. Use this setting to match the system output
to any external device. The display value represents the precise current output.
Adjustment limits:
• 3.80 mA < 4.00 mA > 5.00 mA
• 19.00 mA < 20.00 mA > 21.00 mA
Loop Adjust
20.00 mA
>
Test Loop:
>
Press UP or DOWN keys to manually order any output current value from 3.6 mA to
21.00 mA to test current loop output.
Test Relay 1:
>
Press UP or DOWN keys to manually toggle the state of Relay 1.
Display
(Factory settings shown)
Description
VOL Shape:
Vert Cylinder
>
Select the shape of the vessel where Sensor is located:
Vert Cylinder, Horiz Cylinder, Rectangular
or
Custom shape.
VOL Diameter:
0.0000 ft
>
If Vert Cylinder or Horiz Cylinder is selected:
Set the diameter of the cylinder.
The unit of measure is set by "LVL Units" in Calibrate menu.
VOL Length:
0.0000 ft
>
If Horizontal Cylinder or Rectangular shape is selected:
Set the length of the vessel.
The unit of measure is set by "LVL Units" in Calibrate menu.
VOL Width:
0.0000 ft
>
If Rectangular shape is selected:
Set the width of the vessel.
The unit of measure is set by "LVL Units" in Calibrate menu.
Number of Custom
Points: 10
>
If Custom shape is selected:
enter the number of measurement points to be used to de
fi
ne
the vessel shape. Minimum 3 points, maximum 10 points.
LVL Measurement:
Manual >
If Custom shape is selected:
select Manual or Automatic level measurement.
Manual allows you to edit both the Level measurement and the Volume measurement.
Automatic allows you to edit only the Volume measurement (while displaying Level value)
P01: +0.0000 ft
V: +0.0000 gal >
Set the Volume (and Level if manual measurement is selected) at each custom point in your
vessel.
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Relay settings will repeat for Relay #2 and for External Relays.
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External Relays require the optional External Relay Module (model number 3-8059-4 or 3-8059-4AC).
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Note: When using the 8059-4 or -4AC, only relays 1 and 2 can be utilized with the fl ow instrument.
