Hardy HI 6300 Series - Manual (Page 72)

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4-20 mA Communications Commands and Parameters
Available on the HI6310 only
The analog 4-20mA output is directly proportional to the programmed gross, net, or count
range; by setting the low value equal to 4mA and the high value equal to 20mA. These
values can be set from either the front panel or the web interface.
Weight Source Parameter
The weight source allows the 4-20mA output to be proportional to the gross weight, the net
weight, a count, or can be set to a known mA value
On the Web page, select the communication menu and using the weight source down list
select the required source for the 4 to 20mA output.
On the HI 6310 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the
UP or DOWN button to select the 4-20mA submenu, then select the weight source menu
item. The list of sources available will be displayed and the current value will be
highlighted, if the source needs to be modified use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a
new value and press the ENTER button.
Value 4mA Parameter
Sets the minimum value that will produce a 4mA output value
On the Web page, select the communication menu and left click inside the Value 4mA text
field and enter the value.
On the HI 6310 series instrument display, select the communication menu and use the
UP or DOWN button to select the 4-20mA submenu, then select the Value 4mA menu item.
The current value will be displayed, press the ENTER or the RIGHT button if this value
needs to be modified.
Value 20mA Parameter
Sets the high value that will produce a 20mA output.