Channels

Field Descriptions

Configure the following parameters:

Description

Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify.

 

Data Options: Maximum 20 characters, including spaces

Type

Select the type of input being measured.

 

Data Options: Current or Voltage

 

Default: Current

Range

Select the range for the measurement type.

 

Data Options:

 

z Current—0-20 mA, 4-20 mA

 

z Voltage—+/- 10V, +/- 5V, +/- 1V, +/- 500mV, +/- 150mV

 

Default: Current is 0-20 mA. Voltage is +/- 10V.

Alarm Settings

Click the Alarm Settings button to specify the trigger and clear levels for the

Button

alarms. Notice that the Analog Alarm Settings window has two alarm

 

configuration views, a basic alarm view and an advanced alarm view.

 

See Alarm Settings on page 271 for field descriptions.

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