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F= Customized Full Scale Range
The
F=
command is used in conjunction with the
X=
and
Z=
command to customize the full scale range and user
compensation of the HPB. The
F=
command allows the user to reduce the full scale range of the HPB by at least
one-half the FS value (
M=
). Some units may allow more than 2x reduction of the full scale value. The
F=
command
value can have up to 5 significant digits with a decimal point. Enter an
F=0
command to disable this function and
return to the factory default (
M=
) full scale value. Using the
F=
command, the maximum allowable full scale pressure
is the
M=
value and the minimum allowable FS pressure is (0.5 x the
M=
value). The new
F=
value becomes the
standard FS number used for other commands and range calculations. (Default:
F=0.0000
, factory set FS)
Note:
The accuracy specification is always referenced to the factory (
M=
) full scale value. Changing the
F=
value
may require recalibration of the HPB (
X=, Y=
) as the calibration is applied proportionately to the new
F=
value, not the characterized full scale (
M=
).
Note:
After the
F=
command is changed, make sure all parameters are stored in EEPROM (
SP=ALL
)
then enter a reset command (
IN=RESET
) or cycle the power off and on.
Inquiry:
*dd
F=
Note:
The
F=
inquiry will always send the full scale value in the display units (DU) that were set when the
F=
command was executed. Also, the current display unit is changed to reflect the display units in effect
when the
F=
value was last changed. To insure the pressure units of an
F=
inquiry, follow the
F=
command
with the
DU
inquiry.
Action:
*dd
WE
EEPROM Store: *dd
WE
*dd
F=
FSnum
*dd
SP=ALL
FSnum
This value can have up to 5 significant digits with a decimal point. First, select the display
units desired (except for
LCOM, USER,
or
PFS
) using the
DU
command.
I=
Integration Time
The
I
ntegration time command allows the user to adjust the analog-to-digital converter integration time over
a range of 1 sample every 12 seconds up to 120 samples per second. The integration time can be used to filter
noisy pressure inputs by averaging, or smoothing, the readings over a selected period of time. See Figures 5 and 6.
The integration time can be set within a range of 1 to 120 samples/sec using the
I=Rn
form or a range of 100msec to
12 sec/sample using the
I=Mn
form. The values for n range from 0 to 120 for the rate (
Rn
) and millisecond (
Mn
)
form. For
I=R0
, or
I=M0
, the last stored setting in EEPROM will be restored. If there is an input error, then the
command error flag in the
RS
command will be set and no change will occur.
(Default:
I = M2
[200msec = 5 readings/sec])
Inquiry:
*dd
I=
Action:
*dd
WE
EEPROM Store: *dd
WE
*dd
I=
R
n
or
M
n
*dd
SP=ALL
R
n
where n = 0 - 120. This form sets the output
R
ate to integer values between 1 and 120 readings
per second. When using the Rn form, the sample rates do not utilize the S2, S5, and IC
commands. I=R0 will restore the last setting saved in EEPROM.
M
n
where n = 0 - 120. This form sets the output sample time in 100
M
illisecond increments
(0.1 seconds). This allows output rates from 10 readings per second up to 1 reading every
12 seconds. I=M0 will restore the last setting saved in EEPROM.