Sensor test on/off, Max. deviation of excitation, Self-test calibration – Fluid Components International CMB User Manual

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13.12.1 Sensor test on/off


The Sensor test on/off function allows the operator to activate or deactivate the monitoring function of the
excitation current.

Sensor test

[off]


According to the description in Section 12.4.3.1 Selection window/make a selection, the operator can
toggle between “on” and “off.” The standard factory setting is “off.”

13.12.2 Max. deviation of excitation


This function allows the operator to define a limiting value in the form of a percentage deviation from the
normal value. The excitation current is electronically limited to 50 mA (display value 500) and may take
on larger values for only a limited period of time (transient reactions).

Max. deviation

020 %


The current limiting value is displayed. As mentioned in Section 12.4.3.2 Input window/modify a value, the
value can be changed taking into account permissible fluctuations.

13.12.3 Self-test calibration


Since the quantity of the excitation current does not only depend on the sensor itself but also on the in-
stallation conditions and the viscosity and density of the fluid, the normal value can only be calculated on
site during operation using the Self-test calibration function.

Calibration

[no]


If the operator toggles to [yes] according to the description in Section 12.4.3.1 Selection window/make a
selection, the normal value will be calculated automat
ically. No additional information is needed for this
function.

13.12.4 Monitoring of sensor amplitude and excitation current


This first line of this window contains the amplitudes of the sensor signals S1 and S2 in 10 µV. Both val-
ues should be close to each other or identical (ideal case). The second line shows the excitation current
in 10 µA units.

S1 7749 S2 7812

E 1280


Example: The sensors have an amplitude of 77.49 mV and 78.12 mV. The excitation current is 12.8 mA.


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