Chapter 4. Using the Outputs, Alarms and Logger Menus
4.1.2 Testing the Selected Output
Make sure the output device is connected to the moisture.IQ as described in Chapter 1, "Installation" and
complete the following steps to test the output:
1. Tap the Channel (1-6) and Output ( A or B ) to be tested, and then tap the Test button to open a screen
similar to Figure 44 below.
2. Tap the text box and enter the desired Percent of Scale test value (0-120). Then, tap the Check button to
send the test value to the output.
3. After about 5 seconds, this reading should be as shown in Table 7 below.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for as many different test values as desired. When you have finished testing the
output, tap the Exit button to return to the Output Selection screen.
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Figure 44: Output Test Screen
Table 7: Expected Multimeter Test Readings
Output Range
0 to 20 mA
4 to 20 mA
0 to 2V
Multimeter Reading
20 x Test %/100 mA
4 + 16 x Test %/100 mA
2 x Test %/100 V
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