Aconfiguration Example - Chauvin Arnoux CA 650 Notice De Fonctionnement

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Memory (Free / Total): Indicates the percentage of free memory to total memory
reserved on the recorder. 8 MB is reserved for storing measured data. A small icon on
the top right indicates the percentage of free memory e.g.: mem 89 % .
CF Card (Free / Total): Indicates the percentage of free memory to total memory of the
Compact Flash card.
Slot 1..6: Indicates the status of all Slots and the cards been inserted in. The cards
include Analog Input AI, Digital Input DI and Digital Output DO ( 6 relay card ).
Update: The Update key is located at left lower side. It is the key to upgrade the new
firmware. After the new firmware downloaded to the CF card, insert the CF card in.
Then, press this key to upgrade it. It may take a few seconds to finish the process.
4.9. A configuration example
Here is a process required for a paperless recorder with 3-channels of 4-20mA input, 6-
relay outputs and Ethernet communication for real-time monitoring. With, Analog input
card AI183, not yet fitted into rear slot, set up 4-20mA input according to 2.3 Setup
input and output cards, and then plug it into rear SLOT 1. Plug 6-relay output card
DO181 into rear SLOT 2. Do the wiring and installation onto panel. Set up the
extensive PC software Observer II to PC, then power on the recorder. Open the front
cover at the bottom side, then 5 soft keys appear. Press Config key to do
Configuration. Press Enter key to get into Channel mode. Do settings according to 4.1
Channel. Define the names for each channel, choose Log speed 1S, Method Instant,
Range 4.000•20.000, Scale Unit %, ScaleLo 0.00 and ScaleHi 100.00.
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