Channel active, Command, Capacity – Hardy HI 1756-2WS User Manual
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HI 1756-WS MANUAL
CHANNEL ACTIVE
A parameter that turns the channel off/on. If channel
is set to 0 it is off or inactive. If channel is set to 1 it is
on or active.
COMMAND
A request made by the host computer (PLC) to per-
form an Action. This consists of either number or let-
ter command designators.
CAPACITY
The maximum weight that can be placed on a scale or
balance.
CHECK WEIGHING
Comparing a weight against limits to determine if the
weight is within preset limits.
CLEAR KEY
A key used to clear data or formats entered into a
menu.
DEAD BAND
A value used to prevent relay chatter once the setpoint
is reached.
DEAD LOAD
Weight of hopper assembly or platform assembly sit-
ting on top of load cells.
DECIMAL POINT
POSITION
Menu item used to set the decimal point position for
all display readouts.
DISPENSER
Dispensing is a Loss-in-Weight process. The Dis-
penser measures the weight loss out of a vessel until a
pre-configured weight set point has been reached
DISPLAY
A device used to show information from the instru-
ment.
ENGINEERING UNITS
Pounds (lbs), Kilograms (kg), ounces (oz, grams (g)
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE
Electrostatic Discharge is an electric charge (static
electricity) which occurs when an electrically charged
object such as a person, touches an HI 3000 Series
Instrument. to avoid damage to personnel and to the
unit, a grounded static control wrist strap should
always be worn when opening and/or servicing an
instrument.