May 2016
Reference Manual
00809-0100-4530, Rev DD
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C.9.1
Viewing Signal Quality Metrics in RRM
To view Signal Quality Metrics in RRM, select
Tools
>
Device Display
and click the
Signal
Quality Metrics
tab.
Figure C-18. View Signal Quality Metrics Values
Signal Quality Metrics can be shown on the LCD panel. See
Signal Quality Metrics can be assigned to Transmitter Variables (SV, TV, or QV). In RRM, this
can be done by selecting
Setup
>
Output
from the menu.
Figure C-19. Configure Transmitter Variables for Signal Quality Metrics
Variables can be sent to Distributed Control System (DCS) to trigger an alarm. Suitable
trigger levels vary from application to application. Guidelines for appropriate values can be
determined by logging Signal Quality Metrics over time and viewing minimum/maximum
values. The Signal Quality alarm trigger value should be at least 1, but a better guideline is
2-3.
Signal Quality
Surface / Noise Margin