Wavetronix SmartSensor 105 (SS-105) - User Guide - Manual (Page 52)

CHAPTER 5 • SENSOR SETTINGS 51
Figure 5.2 – General Tab
˽ Serial Number – Shows the 16-digit serial number given to the sensor by the manu-
facturer, used to uniquely identify the sensor. This is the only setting on this screen that
cannot be edited.
˽ SmartSensor (Multidrop) ID – Allows you to enter a 4-character ID number. This
number is used to identify the sensor on a multi-drop network. Each sensor on such
a network must have a unique ID number. This number is referred to on the Sensor
Information page as the sensor ID.
˽ RTMS ID – Lets you change the RTMS ID. The SmartSensor has been designed to
utilize other protocols for those cases when there might already be a project built
around another type of sensor. If you choose to communicate using the RTMS proto-
col, all you need is the RTMS ID.
Note
The RTMS ID number 13 cannot be used for polled communications.
˽ Description – Allows you to create a description of the sensor and/or installation site
for identification purposes. The description may be up to 32 characters long and will
be displayed on the Sensor Information page.
˽ Location – Allows you to enter the location of the sensor for identification purposes.
The location may be up to 32 characters long and will be displayed on the Sensor In-
formation page.
˽ Orientation – Lets you select, from a drop-down menu, the direction the sensor is
facing. The orientation does not affect sensor operation or alignment and is simply for
your information.
˽ Measurement Units – Allows you to choose between English and metric measure-