Optional Transmitter Configuration

6.14Configuring device settings

The device settings are used to describe the flowmeter components. Table 6-9 lists and defines the device settings.

Table 6-9Device settings

Parameter

Description

 

 

Tag

Also called the “software tag.” Used by other devices on the network to identify this transmitter. The

 

tag must be unique on the network. Not used in transmitter processing and not required.

 

Maximum length: 8 characters.

 

 

Descriptor

Any user-supplied description. Not used in transmitter processing, and not required.

 

Maximum length: 16 characters.

 

 

Message

Any user-supplied message. Not used in transmitter processing, and not required.

 

Maximum length: 32 characters.

 

 

Date

Any user-selected date. Not used in transmitter processing, and not required.

 

 

If you are entering a date, use the left and right arrows at the top of the calendar to select the year and month, then click on a date.

6.15Configuring sensor parameters

The sensor parameters are used to describe the sensor component of your flowmeter. They are not used in transmitter processing, and are not required. The following sensor parameters can be changed:

Serial number

Model number

Sensor material

Liner material

Flange

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