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7.4 Configuring the Alarms
Two relays are provided that are designed to operate as two independent programmable
alarms. Three types of information must be input to fully program each alarm:
1.
The alarm function (HI, LO, OFF or Error)
2.
The alarm set point (level at which the alarm activates)
3.
The delay time for the alarm: the time that the set point must be exceeded prior to
alarm activation and the time before resetting the alarm (prevents chatter in the relay)
These three items are described below:
Alarm Function:
The alarms can either be turned OFF or programmed to operate in one
of three different manners:
1.
HI alarm: the relay changes state when the measured %T or ABS level is higher than
the programmed alarm level for a prescribed amount of time.
2.
LO alarm: the relay changes state when the measured %T or ABS level is lower than
the programmed alarm level for a prescribed amount of time.
3.
Error: the relay changes state when a system error occurs. If a system error occurs a
message will appear on the lower row of the screen describing the problem.
Alarm Set Point:
The level at which an alarm activates is called the alarm set point. On
the instrument, the alarm set point is designated as “S/P”. The set point is adjustable to
any valid %T or ABS level over the range of the instrument in steps of 0.01 NTU.
Alarm Delay Time:
The alarm delay times are used to prevent ringing of the alarm when
the measured %T or ABS level is close to the set point. The function of the delay times is
as follows:
Delay On
: The %T or ABS level must exceed the alarm set point continuously for at
least this number of seconds before the alarm activates.
If the delay on time is set at 5 seconds and the process %T or ABS exceeds the
set point continuously for only 4 seconds, the alarm will not be activated.
However, process %T or ABS exceeds the set point continuously for 5 seconds
or more, the instrument will activate the alarm.
Delay Off
: The %T or ABS level must not exceed the alarm set point continuously for
at least this number of seconds prior to deactivation of the alarm.
If the delay off time is set to 5 seconds and the process has exited out of the
alarm condition, the alarm will be reset only if the process is out of the alarm
condition for a continuous 5 seconds. Otherwise, the instrument will still
signal an alarm condition.
7.4.1 Alarm 1
Alarm 1 Function:
The
ALM1
is displayed and the display indicates the current function
of alarm 1 (
HI
,
LO
,
OFF
or
Error
). Use the
or
buttons to cycle through and select
the desired function. Press the
↵
button to accept the selection.
If the alarm was turned
OFF
a prompt will appear to set up alarm 2 (go to section 7.4.2).
If, on the other hand, one of the other functionalities was selected a prompt will appear to
set the delay times.
