6
Configuring Field Units and Repeaters
All field units and repeater units have various configurable parameters. When registering a unit with the
concentrator, the unit receives its default setting definitions from those defined for the concentrator.
You can redefine the concentrator settings before registration to automatically upload the modified
settings to the units upon registration. In addition, after registration, you can modify the settings for any
unit
individually
.
The configuration options for the concentrator, all field units, and all repeaters are as follows:
Sampling Period
– Frequency with which the Radio INT adaptor card samples the field unit.
Default value: 1 second.
Reporting Period
– Frequency with which a field unit sends status reports to the concentrator.
Default value: 1 minute.
Charge Time
– Maximum waiting time to charge the capacitor before operating the valve.
Default value: 30 seconds.
Output setting
– Not relevant. Default value: ALL OFF.
Digital Input 0 -7
– For each input, you can define the number of pulses, with which a field unit sends
status reports to the concentrator. Default value: 1 pulse.
Modifying the Default Field Unit Configuration Settings in the
Concentrator
To change the default field unit configuration settings in the concentrator:
1.
Press
until “INSTALLER MENU” is displayed on the screen, and press
to select it.
2.
Enter technician code
9999
. The concentrator emits four beeps and requests confirmation. Do not
change the technician code.
3.
Press
until “DEVICES” is displayed on the screen, and press
to select it.
4.
Press
until “DEFINE DEFAULTS” is displayed on the screen, and press
to select it.
5.
Press
to browse through the list of configuration parameters. When the parameter you want to
modify is displayed, press
.
6.
Press
to browse through the various settings options for the selected parameter and click
when the desired value is displayed. The concentrator emits four beeps and displays the message
SAVING while saving the modified parameter setting.
After saving the modifications, the screen returns to the selected parameter.
7.
Optionally, browse to other configuration parameters and modify them as desired.