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For PLC applications, this function requires an external
cable with a built-in solid-state relay - see Specifications
on pages 54-56 for details of the signal.
To configure the signal output of the AFG, press and
hold the
MENU
key until page 1 of the main menu
appears. Press the
DOWN
key to move the arrow cursor
to PLC and press
ENTER
.
The display will show PLC OUTPUT:
OFF
Indicates PLC function status
AT LIMITS
Will set PLC signal at specified
load
limits
AT ALARM
Will tie in PLC signal with the
AFG alarm settings
Select the desired function and press the
ENTER
key.
The display will show:
RESET
When the load limit is reached, the
output signal triggers and the
RESET
key must be pressed to clear the line
before starting the next test.
CONTINUOUS The output signal will be activated
every time the load limit is reached
and will remain on whilst the load
exceeds the set limit.
PULSE
The output signal will be activated
momentarily when the load limit is
reached. The
RESET
key must be
pressed before starting the next test.
Select the desired function and press the
ENTER
key.
PLC
(Programmable Logic
Controller)
PLC sub-menu 1
AT LIMITS sub-menu 1
