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Communication Channel
This parameter allows you to redefine the sensor’s transmission
channel (1 to 30).
Sensors send information using specific frequencies, each
designated as an individual channel.
PI
and
PS
sensors have 30
channels to choose from, and the
FA701
sensors have four. The
frequency range of these channels are of from 43.5 to 49.5 kHz
for
PI
and
PS
systems, and 70 to 80 kHz for
FA710
systems.
Note:
This is a key parameter. Unless the communication channel
defined in the sensor matches the channel defined on the host PI
system, the communication will not work!
Operation
To operate, click the up or down arrow on the
Communication
Channel
spin box until the desired channel is shown in the text
box. It is also possible to enter a channel directly by clicking the
text box and inputting the value with the PC’s keyboard.
Click the
Configure Sensor
button to program the interfaced
sensor with the new channel number parameter. Finally, check
that the message field is updated with the new parameter, and
that the message
Success!!
is displayed at the bottom as
confirmation that the command was executed.
Spread sensors
Note that
Spread
sensors can be configured to communicate
with
Remote
sensors No.1 or 2; but should be labelled
accordingly because they must be used in pairs and can not be
interchanged. It is important to remember to re-configure the
Spread 2
communication channel.
Note:
Spread sensors configured as Sensor Type / Twin Spread have
two Communication Channel dialogue boxes.
Related topics
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