Utilities, Set channel data, 3 utilities – Detcon X40-32-N7 User Manual
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Model X40
Model X40 Instruction Manual
Rev. 3.3
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11.3 Utilities
CAUTION
Contact a Detcon representative prior to changing any settings in this section.
Default settings are functional for the majority of applications. Any adjustments
made to other items may cause the controller or various components to not work
properly.
X40 controller setup is accomplished through the Main Menu and consists of 9 menu items:
1. Setup Channel Data
2. Set RF Silence and RF Sleep
3. Set Low Battery Alarms
4. Set Modbus Address
5. CXT Low Battery Threshold
6. Module update rates
7. Set COMM Baud Rates
8. Set Modbus™ Timeouts
9. Display Settings
NOTE
To access the Utilities Menu, advance to the View TWA and Peak menu. Hold the magnet
over the ENTER marker for 20 seconds without removing it.
11.3.1 Set Channel Data
The Setup Channel Data menu configures each channel represented by its assigned sensor or device. When
a sensor or device is added to the controller, the information can be added and/or modified in this menu.
Information to be configured is as follows:
1. Slave ID
2. Device Type
3. Analog Input
4. Decimal Point
5. Range
6. Type
7. RL4 Bank
1. Upon entering this menu, the LCD will display:
CHANNEL 1 DATA:
DECIMAL POINT:#
SLAVE ID:##
RANGE:#####
DEVICE TYPE:XXX
TYPE:XXXXXXXXX
ANALOG INPUT:#
RL4 BANK:XXX
2. A flashing cursor will appear on SLAVE ID. Swipe the magnet over the markers of the up or
down arrows to move the flashing cursor to the desired function. A swipe over:
The ENTER marker will select the function indicated by the flashing cursor.
The markers of the up or down arrows will change the value.
The ENTER marker will save the selected value and return to the flashing cursor.
NOTE
The SLAVE ID is the Modbus™ address in hex of the sensor or device being assigned to a
specific channel. This will be a Modbus™ slave device to the X-40 controller.