AW Gear Meters MX 9000 - Manual (Page 34)

MX 9000 Process Monitor
Operation and Programming Manual
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MX 9000 User Manual, Rev. 2.0 7/16/2013
Decimal Places
This sets the number of decimal places in the display for numerical values. The choices are 1 through 3.
Use the
UP and DOWN buttons to adjust.
Screen Color Settings
Customization of the backlight for the LCD for the screen is available. Color coding of the limit alarms
can be useful for visual indication of totals reached or rates that are out of tolerance. Default settings
are green for normal operation, blue for Limit one exceeded and red for limit 2 exceeded. Use
ENTER to
move from line to line and SELECT to change colors as desired.
Calibrating Analog Output
The analog output can be calibrated to correct for any variances caused by the users input equipment.
The calibration routine allows the user to adjust the 4mA and 20mA output values.
The calibration routine is entered from the STATUS screen. NOTE: When entering the calibration
routine, any incoming frequency to the MX 9000 is ignored. Before starting the calibration routine,
make sure the analog output is connected to the intended readout equipment. To calibrate the MX
9000 it is necessary to enter the analog value read from the user’s readout equipment.
IO Function Test Output
Figure 27: Calibrating Analog Output
From the run mode STATUS screen, press and hold the ENTER button for 3 seconds to reach the
password screen. Enter “11111” using the DOWN – UP – SELECT buttons then push ENTER . The I/O
Function programming screen will appear. Press the UP or DOWN button to display the ‘Calibrate
Output Loop 1’ choice and then press ENTER .
At the first mA adjustment screen, the MX 9000 outputs the value that should equal 4mA output.
Change the mA value on the screen to match the value shown on the user’s readout equipment and
press
ENTER when done.
STATUS L1 OFF L2 OFF
RTA 000.00 TOA 00000
RTB 000.00 TOB 00000
ANLG 04.00 mA ENTER PASSWORD:
11111 IO Function
> Tes t Output IO Function
> Ca l ibrate Output
Loop 1
Tri m Analog Out 4mA
Press Enter When Ready
Enter measured mA
Va l ue for Loop 1
04.000
Trim Analog Out 20mA
Press Enter When Ready
Enter measured mA
Va l ue for Loop 1
20.000
Mea sure 4mA value
for Loop 1 a nd Press
ENTER Mea sure 20mA value
for Loop 1 a nd Press
ENTER