M360E Documentation Model 360E Instruction Manual
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................................................51
6.1. Overview of Operating modes........................................................................................................................................51
6.2. Sample Mode................................................................................................................................................................. 52
6.2.1. Test Functions........................................................................................................................................................52
6.2.2. Warning Messages.................................................................................................................................................55
6.3. Calibration Mode............................................................................................................................................................ 56
6.4. SETUP MODE................................................................................................................................................................57
6.5. SETUP CFG: Viewing the Analyzer’s Configuration Information............................................................................... 58
6.6. SETUP ACAL: Automatic Calibration.........................................................................................................................58
6.7. SETUP DAS: Using the Data Acquisition System (iDAS).......................................................................................... 59
6.7.1. iDAS Structure........................................................................................................................................................59
6.7.1.1. iDAS Channels................................................................................................................................................60
6.7.1.2. iDAS Parameters............................................................................................................................................ 61
6.7.1.3. iDAS Triggering Events...................................................................................................................................62
6.7.2. Default iDAS Channels...........................................................................................................................................62
6.7.2.1. Viewing iDAS Data and Settings.....................................................................................................................65
6.7.2.2. Editing iDAS Data Channels...........................................................................................................................66
6.7.2.3. Trigger Events.................................................................................................................................................67
6.7.2.4. Editing iDAS Parameters................................................................................................................................ 68
6.7.2.5. Sample Period and Report Period.................................................................................................................. 70
6.7.2.6. Number of Records.........................................................................................................................................72
6.7.2.7. RS-232 Report Function................................................................................................................................. 73
6.7.2.8. Compact Report..............................................................................................................................................73
6.7.2.9. Starting Date...................................................................................................................................................73
6.7.2.10. Disabling/Enabling Data Channels................................................................................................................74
6.7.2.11. HOLDOFF Feature....................................................................................................................................... 74
6.7.3. Remote iDAS Configuration....................................................................................................................................75
6.8. SETUP RNGE: Analog Output Reporting Range Configuration.................................................................................77
6.8.1. Physical Range versus Analog Output Reporting Ranges......................................................................................77
6.8.2. Reporting Range Modes.........................................................................................................................................78
6.8.3. Single Range mode (SNGL)...................................................................................................................................79
6.8.4. Dual Range Mode (DUAL)......................................................................................................................................80
6.8.5. Auto Range Mode (AUTO)..................................................................................................................................... 81
6.8.6. Range Units............................................................................................................................................................82
6.8.7. Dilution Ratio.......................................................................................................................................................... 83
6.9. SETUP PASS: Password Feature............................................................................................................................. 84
6.10. SETUP CLK: Setting the Internal Time-of-Day Clock.............................................................................................. 85
6.11. SETUP MORE COMM: Using the Analyser’s Communication Ports....................................................................86
6.11.1. Analyzer ID...........................................................................................................................................................86
6.11.2. COMM Port Default Settings.................................................................................................................................87
6.11.3. RS-485 Configuration of COM2............................................................................................................................89
6.11.4. DTE and DCE Communication.............................................................................................................................90
6.11.5. COMM Port Communication Modes..................................................................................................................... 91
6.11.6. Ethernet Card Configuration.................................................................................................................................93
6.11.6.1. Ethernet Card COM2 Communication Modes and Baud Rate......................................................................93
6.11.6.2. Configuring the Ethernet Interface Option using DHCP................................................................................93
6.11.6.3. Manually Configuring the Network IP Addresses..........................................................................................96
6.11.6.4. Changing the Analyzer’s HOSTNAME..........................................................................................................98
6.11.7. Multidrop RS-232 Set Up......................................................................................................................................99
6.11.8. COM Port Baud Rate..........................................................................................................................................101
6.11.9. COM Port Testing...............................................................................................................................................102
6.12. SETUP MORE VARS: Internal Variables (VARS).............................................................................................103
6.13. SETUP MORE DIAG: Using the Diagnostics Functions...................................................................................105
6.13.1. Accessing the Diagnostic Features.....................................................................................................................106
6.13.2. Signal I/O............................................................................................................................................................106
6.13.3. Analog Output Step Test.................................................................................................................................... 107
6.13.4. Analog I/O Configuration.................................................................................................................................... 108
6.13.4.1. Analog Output Signal Type and Range Span Selection..............................................................................110
6.13.4.2. Analog Output Calibration Mode.................................................................................................................110
6.13.4.3. Manual Analog Output Calibration and Voltage Adjustment....................................................................... 112
6.13.4.4. Current Loop Output Adjustment................................................................................................................ 114
6.13.4.5. AIN Calibration............................................................................................................................................116
6.13.5. Electric Test........................................................................................................................................................117
6.13.6. Dark Calibration Test..........................................................................................................................................118
6.13.7. Pressure Calibration...........................................................................................................................................119
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