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which will power the clock when external power is removed. The life time of this battery is
approximately 1 week. If the battery is empty, date and time will reset to factory default: 1 January
2011. Date and time can also be synchronized with the computer when used with VPStudio.
1.4 Modbus address
The Modbus address can be changed with this option. Use the up and down buttons to change the
number. Available numbers 1 – 247. After setting the number press enter to save the address.
1.5 Analogue output
1.5.1 Mode
The analogue output can be used in 3 different modes. You will need to choose one which can be:
4..20mA mode
Pulse mode
Alarm mode
1.5.2 Pulse settings
First select the desired unit, this can me m
3
n
or MSCF. Then adjust the desired pulse size.
1.5.3 4..20mA settings
Select the desired unit to route to the analogue output. There can only be 1 unit at a time. After
selecting a unit, the zero (corresponding with 4mA) and span (corresponding with 20mA) values
can be set.
See chapter 7.2 4..20mA output
for more information.
1.6 Ethernet
Change the IP address, net mask and Gateway. Use the enter button to iterate through the IP
segments.
2 DAQ Sessions
2.1 Change mode
The transmitter features 2 different data logging modes which are cyclic and start/stop. Select the
desired mode. Changing the data logging mode will remove all stored data.
2.2 Start/stop session
(This option is only available when in multi-session mode)
The session will be started when you push the enter button after selecting this option. When the
session is started, the menu will close and the main screen will be shown. A blinking dot in the right
upper corner will indicate the running session.
2.2 Delete session
(This option is only available when in multi-session mode)
Select the desired session to be removed. Confirm removal by pressing enter.
2.3 Delete all
All sessions will be deleted. Confirm removal by pressing enter.
See chapter 8 data logger
for more information.
3 Alarm
3.1 Mode
Select the desired alarm mode which can be off, lower boundary, upper boundary and both
boundaries.
3.2 Unit
Select the desired measurement parameter alarm input.
3.3 Boundaries
Set upper and/or lower boundaries for alarm triggers.
3.4 Period
Set the hold and reset period for alarm events.
3.5 Reset
Reset the alarm counter. The alarm counter can only be reset to zero.
See chapter alarm
for more information.
