APG DCR-1006 user manual - Manual (Page 13)

Rev. A4, 10/08 DCR-1005 and DCR-1006
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Operation
The operation modes are used to perform basic initialization of the DCR.
MODE DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS EXPLANATION
1 Units Range = 1 - 3
1 - inches
2 - feet
3 - meters
Default = 2
2 Decimal Point Range = 0000.- 0.000
Default = 00.00
3 Operating Mode Range = 1 - 2
1 - distance
2 - volume/level
Default = 1
4 Sensitivity Units = %
Range = 0 - 100 %
If using a DST version 2000 sensor, Mode 4 will display the selected sensor’s sensitivity.
The sensitivity is not user adjustable in these models.
5 Blanking Units = mode 1
Range = 0 - 36 ft.
Default = dependant on
DST model
6 Pulses Range = 1-20
Default = 16
If using a DST version 2000 sensor, Mode 6 will display the sensor’s selected pulse
setting. The pulse setting is not user adjustable.
Selects the units to be displayed.
Selects the decimal point
position.
Selects mode of measurement for
the application.
Sets sensitivity (or gain) as a
percentage of maximum.
Sets a dead zone in front of the
DST where echoes are ignored.
Keep above DST’s minimum
specification.
Sets the number of pulse waves sent
in each ultrasonic burst. Adjusts the
strength of the transmitting signal.