Tracer AV
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3.0
Configuration
To configure the Tracer AV, it must be placed in setup mode. Setup mode is initiated by pressing the setup switch on the Tracer
AV (see
).
When the Tracer AV is placed in setup mode, the word
CONFIG
is shown on the display. The
CONFIG
menu is the first of 7 main
menus used to configure the Tracer AV. Detailed descriptions of these menus are given in
. When
configuration is complete, continue pressing the (
Units
) key to exit setup mode.
3.1 Configuration Methods
The Tracer AV can be configured by using the
Zero
and
Units
keys to navigate through a series of configuration menus or by
sending commands or configuration data to the EDP port. Configuration using the menus is described in
Configuration using the EDP port can be accomplished using either the EDP command set described in
3.1.1 EDP Command Configuration
The EDP command set can be used to configure the Tracer AV using a personal computer, terminal, or remote keyboard. EDP
command configuration sends commands to the Tracer AV EDP port. EDP commands can be sent using any external device
capable of sending ASCII characters over a serial connection.
EDP commands duplicate the functions available using the Tracer AV front panel and provide some functions not otherwise
available. EDP commands can be used to simulate pressing front panel keys, to configure the Tracer AV, or to dump lists of
for more information about using the EDP command set.
3.1.2 Front Panel Configuration
The Tracer AV can be configured using a series of menus viewed on the RD-1 display when the Tracer AV is in setup mode.
summarizes the functions of each of the main menus.
The two-button numeric editor works as follows:
Press
Units
to navigate right. Press
Zero
to drop down or select from a list of values.
Menu
Menu Function
DEFCAL
Default
Configuration
Select a 500 lb or 300 lb default configuration. Display and edit zero calibration a/d count value, test weight
value and span calibration a/d count value can also be shown
CONFIG
Configuration
Configure grads, zero tracking, zero range, motion band, overload, tare function, sample rate, and digital filter
-
ing parameters
FORMAT
Format
Set format of primary and secondary units, display rate
CALIBR
Calibration
SERIAL
Serial
Configure EDP serial port
PROGRM
Program
Set power-up mode, regulatory mode, and consecutive number values
SETPNT
Setpoint
Configure Setpoints and digital outputs
VERS
Version
Display installed software version number
Table 3-1. Tracer AV Menu Summary
Button
Function
Zero
Move DOWN/ Increment Value
Units
Move RIGHT/Next
Table 3-2. Button Functions in Setup Mode
