PD2-6100
Large Display Strain Gauge Meter Instruction Manual
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Function Key Operation
During operation, the programmable function keys operate according to the way they have been
programmed in the
Advanced Features – User
menu.
The table on the previous page shows the factory default settings for F1, F2, and F3.
Digital Input Operation
Five (5) digital inputs, F4-F8, come standard on the meter. These digital inputs are programmed
identically to function keys F1, F2, and F3. The inputs are triggered with a contact closure to +5 (COM in
the case of F4, see Digital I/O Connections on page 19 for details), or with an active low signal. During
operation, digital inputs operate according to the way they are programmed in the
Advanced Features –
User
menu.
Maximum/Minimum Readings
The max & min readings (peak & valley) reached by the process can be displayed either continuously or
momentary:
1. Display briefly by assigning to the F1-F3 function keys or to the digital inputs in the
User
menu.
2. Display continuously by assigning either display to max/min through the
Display
menu.
Any of the F1-F3 function keys (buttons) and the digital inputs can be programmed to reset the max & min
readings. The meters are set at the factory to display the max reading by pressing the Up arrow/F2 button
and to use the Right arrow/F1 button to access the
Reset
menu.
To display max reading using function key with factory defaults:
1. Press Up arrow/F2 button to display maximum reading since the last reset/power-up.
2. To reset max/min press Right arrow/F1 button to access the Reset menu. The max & min displays
are reset to actual values.
3. Press Menu to exit max/min display reading.
To display max/min readings continuously:
Assign either display to Max (
d Hi
), Min (
d Lo
), or toggle between Max and Min (
d HL
) every 10
seconds.
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