Hired-Hand Farm Hand Series: Data Shuttle Launch Pad - Manual (Page 16)

Part No. 4801-0165 Rev 7-02 Data Shuttle Launch Pad 14
12. Programming the Alert Alarm (Version 10)
The following three windows are used with the Hired Hand Alert Alarm to enable or disable sensors, set
sensor limits, and reset water total.
12.1 STATUS Window
This window applies to: Î The Alert Alarm
This window allows the Sensor 1, 2,
3 and Water Rate sensors to be
enabled or disabled. The Program
Loader allows the reading and saving
of Alert Alarm settings into files
which can be recalled for later use.
Alarm settings that are frequently
used can be easily retrieved, modified
and transferred to the appropriate
Farm Hand controller. To retrieve a
file, double click on the file name.
The Save and Open options are used
with this feature. The following
parameters can be set using this
window:
Alarms Enabled – To enable an alarm, click the check box ON. Alarms that are not
enabled will not generate an alarm even thought their parameters are out of limits.
Program Loader – This option allows settings for Sensor 1, 2, 3 and Water Rate to be
saved in a file for later use. The enable status of each sensor is also saved.
Save – Saves the program file.
Open – Opens a highlighted file.
Cancel – Returns to the data shuttle External Functions – Programs screen without
making any changes in the enable settings. If a .DSP program has been loaded by double
clicking on the file name, this option cancels any changes.
OK - Returns to the data shuttle External Functions – Programs screen and saves any
changes made.
12.2 TEMPERATURE Window
This window applies to: Î The
Alert Alarm
The temperature window allows
setting the high and low limits for the
three sensors. To adjust, move the
arrows on the thermometer graphic or
use the arrows on the text boxes. The
following parameters can be set using
this window: