VW2106 Vibrating Wire Readout Manual
RST Instruments Ltd.
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The most common instrument with multiple channels is a Load Cell. Typical load
cells have either 3 or 6 Vibrating Wire sensors with a common thermistor. During
location setup, the number of sensors can be specified. Please refer to section 3.7
for detailed instructions.
The expansion connection is also able to control external multiplexers, which can
facilitate connecting multiple single-channel instruments simultaneously.
For specific applications and configurations, please contact RST Instruments.
3.4
S
ETTING
D
ATE AND
T
IME
Each reading includes a date and time stamp and it is stored in the unit’s memory.
To ensure accurate historical records of the readout data, keep the date and time
current.
The following outlines the steps to set the date and time on the readout.
1.
Turn on the readout by pressing any key.
2.
Scroll to the
Set Time
screen (Figure 3-6) using the up/down arrows and press
‘Enter’.
F
IGURE
3-6
S
ET TIME SCREEN
3.5
C
REATING
L
OCATIONS
The VW2106 Readout may be pre-configured either using the software on a host
computer or directly on the device.
It is recommended that the VW2106 be pre-configured with the software prior to use
in the field, as the site location names can be defined ahead of time.
If taken directly to the field prior to defining locations, each location will be assigned a
generic name which can be edited once the VW2106 is connected to a host
computer.
NOTE:
T
HE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PRE
-
DEFINED LOCATIONS IS
254.
