Outputs
Example
To generate an alarm when flow exceeds 300 l/min, and reset it when the flow drops below 280 l/min, set Direction to Rising,
Activation Level to 300 l/min and Deactivation Level to 280 l/min.
About Negative Flows
While operating on negatives flows is possible, it is not recommended because of the potential confusion it can cause. A larger
negative flow is actually smaller number. For example, a Falling value always refers to a number that is becoming smaller, hence
-280 falls to -300.
To generate an alarm when the flow exceeds 300 l/min in the reverse (negative) direction and have it reset only when the volume
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1.
Select Output.. from the Options menu.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Digital Device
2.
1/2/3 Setup. Press the ENTER key. The Output 1/2/3 menu
is displayed.
3.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Function. Press the
ENTER key.
4.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the output
types. Select Alarm Output.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Measurement
5.
Source.
6.
Choose from Volume, Flow, Energy, Power or Signal.
7.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Continue..
8.
According to your choice in step 6, complete the alarm
configuration as described in the following sections.
Volume Alarm
9.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Direction. You may
select a Rising or Falling value (as volumes generally only
rise until reset, Rising is the usual choice).
10.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Activation Level.
Set the volume limit for the alarm on this output.
11.
If required, set a Deactivation Level although this has no
effect until the volume totals are reset.
12.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Save Setup and
Exit..
Energy Alarm
9.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Direction. Select
Rising. The device only supports positive energy (an energy
loss if operating as a heater, or an energy gain if operating
as a chiller).
10.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Activation Level.
Set the energy limit for the alarm on this output.
11.
If required, set a Deactivation Level although this has no
effect until the energy total is reset.
12.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Save Setup and
Exit..
Flow Alarm
9.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Direction. Select
Rising to trigger an alarm when a certain flow is exceeded
or Falling to trigger an alarm when a certain flow is not
achieved.
10.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Activation Level.
Set the flow limit for the alarm on this output.
11.
Set a Deactivation Level (the value at which an alarm is
canceled).
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If the direction is set to Rising, the alarm is triggered when
the flow exceeds the Activation Level. The Deactivation
Level must be a value less than or equal to the Activation
Level.
•
If the direction is set to Falling, an alarm is triggered when
the flow drops below the
Activation Level. The Deactivation Level must be a value
greater than or equal to the Activation Level.
12.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Save Setup and
Exit.
Operating Instructions