pH ARC Sensors Modbus RTU Programmer’s Manual (EPHUM011)
2.6.2 PA9: Moving Average
The pH ARC Sensor provides new pH readings every 3 seconds. One has the possibility to smoothen the pH reading (PMC1) by means of a moving average applied to the
PA9 can be applied on 1 to 16
Effect of Moving Average (n=1 vs n=16)
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Effect of Moving Average (n=1 vs n=16)
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Figure 2.6.2.1: Comparison of the response of a pH ARC Sensor to a change from pH 5.1 to pH 2.5, using no moving average (n=1) or a moving average over 16 3-seconds-readings.
Using moving average, the short term signal stability can be improved; on the other hand, the response time of the sensor increases with increasing moving average. A moving average over 16 samples results in a response time of at least 48 s.
Note:
PA9 is applied to both PMC1 and PMC6.
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