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2.5.8 I/O Configuration Menu (cont.)
The I/O Configuration menu is used to configure the discrete relay output, 4–20 mA output, and
communication parameters of the Sentinel II.
The menu is divided into two tables: Discrete output settings; and 4–20 mA/communications settings.
2.5.8.2 Setting 4–20 mA and communications output
Following is a step-by-step procedure for setting the 4–20 mA and communications output. It is
assumed that you are beginning at the RUN mode.
Current Menu Location
Display
Action
Comments
Run
Magnetrol Int’l
x.x
level units
Normal operation
This is the RUN mode.
Run/I/O CONFIG
I/O Config
> to select
Access the I/O Config menu
Press the down arrow until the display reads
I/O Config.
Run/I/O Config/
4–20 mA Settings
4–20 mA Settings
> to select
Access the 4–20 mA Settings
menu
Run/I/O Config/
4–20 mA Settings
Enable/Disable
Disable
Activate the 4–20 mA Output
menu
Select to use (enable) or bypass (disable) the
4–20 mA output.
Run/I/O Config/
4–20 mA Settings
4 mA Point
x.xx in
Set the 4 mA level
Enter the level of the desired 4 mA output.
Run/I/O Config/
4–20 mA Settings
20 mA Point
x.xx in
Set the 20 mA level
Enter the level of the desired 20 mA output.
Run/I/O Config/
4–20 mA Settings
Fault Mode off
Set the output state on fault
Select the state of the 4–20 mA Output in the event
of a unit fault. Use the arrow keys to select the fault
option (3.5 mA, 22 mA, or HOLD).
Run/I/O Config/
4–20 mA Settings
Previous Menu
x.xx in
Press ENT.
Run/I/O Config/
Comm
Port Setup
Comm Port Setup
> to select
Access the Comm Port
Setup menu
Set a specific address for this device when used
with a digital communications protocol.
Run/I/O Config/
Comm Port Settings
Address (0–256)
> to select
Set the unit’s communication
0
This is the I.D. byte used to select this particular
unit during polling.
Run/I/O Config/
Comm Port Settings
Baud rate
9600
Set the unit’s communication
speed
The selection options are 300, 1200, 4800, 9600.
Run/I/O Config/
Comm Port Settings
Parity
Odd
Set the condition of the
parity bit
The selection options are Odd, Even, or None.
Run/I/O Config/
Comm Port Settings
Previous Menu
> to select
Press ENT. Press DEL twice to return to the
RUN mode.
Run
Magnetrol Int’l
x.x
level units
Normal operation
The RUN mode.