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3.5.4 Adjusting the Hysteresis
The hysteresis is the Salinity/TDS range over which the alarm/control
output remains switched on, once the trip point has been exceeded.
For example, if the Lower Limit is set to 2.00 ppK, with a hysteresis of
±0.10 ppK, the alarm/control output is switched ON when the reading
goes to 1.90 (i.e. 2.00 - 0.10). The output is not switched OFF until the
reading goes back up to 2.10 (i.e. 2.00 + 0.10).
The hysteresis stops the relay “chattering” around the set point, by
providing a buffer between the points at which the output is switched ON
and OFF. This feature can significantly increase the life of pumps and
solenoid valves.
The factory-set hysteresis is approximately ±10 digits (regardless of
decimal point location), as in the example above. The hysteresis can be
increased to as high as ±40 digits with the relevant
LOWER HYST
(RV2)
or
UPPER HYST
(RV4) trimmers in the terminal area. Turning the trimmer
clockwise increases the hysteresis and turning it anti-clockwise
decreases the hysteresis.
TPS DOES NOT recommend that this setting be altered, unless it is
absolutely necessary.
The hysteresis trimmer should only be adjusted a little at time. The
process being controlled should then be closely monitored over a time to
ensure that the desired control is being achieved.