Parameter Configuration
Instrument Parameter Configuration
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The instrument(s) will not be operational until configured
with the following basic settings.
* Sensor type
* Units of measurement
* Allocation of output devices to the main output SP1 and
second output SP2
To configure the basic settings to Instrument 1
Right Click
in the display window of
Inst.1
(or new
given name) to open
the Internal
Parameter
screen
Click
Level 2
tab to open page, then
Click
Input sensor
box, and select required
sensor from the drop down menu (eg
K
)
Click
Process unit
box, and select required
unit from the drop down menu (eg
o
C
)
Click
Level 3
tab to open page, then
Click
SP1 output device
box, and select
choice of output device from drop
down menu (eg
rLy
)
Note:
That
SP2 output device
box registers the
alternative output device (eg
SSd
) and if
OK,
Click the Yes button
to confirm
selection.
Click
User Level
tab to open page, and enter
a setpoint value in
Set Point 1/SP1 Value
box using spin buttons or swipe and
type.
Check
The
Enable Display Mimics
box if you
want the
virtual
instrument to mimic all
actual
instrument displays as well as
reading setpoint and process values.
NB
This may slow down communications
and should only be used if it serves a
useful purpose.
SOFTWARE ALARMS
This feature provides a screen alarm indication if the
measured value falls below the
low alarm
and/or rises above
the
high alarm
settings.
The alarm appears as a red band across the lower fascia of
the instrument.
