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Laurel Electronics LAUREATE SERIES 2 DIGITAL PANEL METER User Manual

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Deviation limits are programmed by entering
menu item dEU1b for Alarm 1 and dEU2b for
Alarm 2. The deviation band equals two
limits.

Display Blank

A rear panel input which blanks the display

when the input is tied to logic ground by a
switch or 0V is applied (logic level true). The
meter display will light when the input is
open or is held at +5V (logic level false).

Extended Meter

A digital panel meter with an enhanced microcomputer that provides added

capabilities, namely linearization of nonlinear inputs and display of rate of
change from successive readings.

Full Scale

The maximum input signal range for which the meter has been configured. For

example, the most sensitive full scale for the load cell meter is ±20 mV (signal
range from -20 mV to +20 mV).

Function Reset

A rear panel control input which resets Peak, Valley and any latched alarms

when the input is tied to logic ground by a switch or 0V is applied (logic level
true). To reset the value again, the input must be open or 5V applied (logic
level false) and then set low.

Ground Loop

A closed conductive path in external ground wiring that allows stray currents to

flow in ground wiring, creating ground noise. The meters in this manual
minimize ground loop problems by mutually isolating the grounds associated
with meter power, signal input, and all output and communication options.

Jumper

A push-on component which provides a short between two adjacent posts on a

circuit board. Jumpers are used to configure signal conditioner boards for
specific signal types and full scale ranges, and to configure power supply and
communications boards for various modes of operation. Unused jumpers are
stored by pushing one side over an unused post.

Hysteresis, Band

A band which controls relay action symme-

trically around a setpoint. The relay closes
(or opens) when the reading goes above
the setpoint plus one hysteresis limit, and
opens (or closes) when the reading falls
below the setpoint less one hysteresis limit.
A narrow hysteresis band can be used to
minimize relay chatter. A wide hysteresis
band can be used for control applications.
The hysteresis band will be equal to two
hysteresis limits.

Hysteresis, Split

Split hysteresis, where the setpoint is at the center of a symmetrical hysteresis
band, is an alternative to span hysteresis.