Terminology Chart - Siemens SITRANS F Operating Instructions Manual

Section 5

TERMINOLOGY CHART

This chart provides explanations for uncommon terms used in this manual.
TERM
Active Memory
Alphanumeric Field
Arrow Keys
Asterisk
CLR (Clear) Key
Cursor
Data Entry
Datalogger Memory
ENT (Enter) Key
Flow Computer
Flow Tube
Graphic Screen
Initial Makeup
In-process Makeup
Installation Menu
Interface m/s
LAPTOT
Section of RAM allocated for active site parameters (all current values).
The flow computer receives site-specific operating instructions from
Active Memory.
An 8-character data entry field that allows you to specify a Site Name
or a Security code.
Use the <Up, Down, Left and Right> Arrows to navigate through the
Installation Menu in their respective directions. The <Up or Down>
Arrows allow you also to scroll through option list items.
Refers to the marker used in the Installation menu to indicate a current
option list selection. When you access an option list, you can move the
asterisk with the <Up or Down> Arrows to a new selection, then press
<Enter> to select the item.
Use the <CLR> key to erase a numeric value or clear a selection from
a multiple select option list.
This refers to the highlighted text and the arrow cursor that you move
via the arrow direction when navigating through menus or menu cells.
Refers to data entered into a menu cell (either numeric or option list
selection).
Memory segment that stores data items logged during operation. You
can view the Datalogger contents either on-screen or transmit it to an
external device via the RS-232 serial port. The amount of Datalogger
memory depends on how many sites reside in Site Storage memory.
Use the <ENT> key to store a current numeric value or option list
item.
Refers to the meter itself (system refers to the meter and transducers
combined).
Refers to our in-line (non-wetted) transducer assemblies suited for
small (under 2" lines) and extremely low-flow applications.
Refers to the integral display screen.
An internal process performed during installation, where the flow
computer acquires its receive signal and enhances other parameters
for optimal operation at a site.
An internal process where the flow computer recovers its Initial Makeup
parameters, after a fault condition interrupts operation.
The meter's overall menu structure. Allows you to define all aspects of
the meter's operation.
Refers to an alarm function that declares the passage of a liquid
interface by a comparison of the relative sonic velocities of the two
liquids.
Refers to a system function that freezes the Totalizer display,
while the Totalizer continues to update its registers.
EXPLANATION
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