Programming Site Data 4-41
April 2004
Entering the Analog Output (cont.)
3. The next prompt asks you to enter the zero (base) value for the
analog output. This value represents the 0/4 mA output (in
flow units).
a. Press [ENTER] to open the text box.
b. Use the numeric keys to enter the desired value.
c. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
4. The next prompt asks you to enter the span (full scale) value
for the analog output . This value represents the 20 mA ou tput
(in flow units).
a. Press [ENTER] to open the text box.
b. Use the numeric keys to enter the desired value.
c. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
5. The last prompt, On Error, asks you to select how the
PT878GC will handle the analog outputs in t he event of a fault
condition. The meter offers three alternatives:
•Hold Last Value (hold the last good reading)
•Force Low (force the reading to 0 or 4 mA)
•Force High (force the reading to 20 mA).
a. Press [ENTER] to open the drop-down menu.
b. Scroll to the desired selection.
c. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
You have completed entering data in the Analog Output option.
•To confirm the entries and return to Operate mode, press [F3]
(OK).
•To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [F2]
(Cancel) or the [ESC] key.