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Configuring the Readout for Engineering Units (Continued)
01.
Enter the sensor identifying name/number along
with any description.
02.
Select the sensor model number, i.e., 45xx, from
the drop-down menu.
03.
Tap the
arrow to reach the next page.
04.
Select
(If selecting
"Linear"
Section 4.2 of the GK-405 User Manual for more
information regarding polynomial conversion and
entering coefficients).
05.
From the
"Output Calculation"
select
"G(R1-R0)."
06.
Set the zero reading equal to the initial Regression
Zero shown on the calibration sheet. Alternatively,
when an actual zero reading has been taken, set
this parameter to the actual value.
07.
Set the
"Gage Factor"
given on the calibration sheet. The Gage Factor may
be a negative number.
08.
Leave
"Gage Offset"
09.
Tap the
arrow to reach the next page.
10.
From the
"Measurement"
(or whatever measurement type that
"PRESSURE"
corresponds to the sensor being read).
11.
From the
"Input Units"
units equal to the gage factor units.
12.
Select the desired output units that will show on
the display.
13.
Tap the
arrow to reach the next page.
14.
If Temperature Correction is not desired, set the
"Sensor Correction"
step 17 . To temperature correct the sensor output,
set the
"Sensor Correction"
see
"Polynomial,"
dropdown menu,
equal to the Gage Factor
at zero.
dropdown menu, select
dropdown menu, select
to
"Disabled"
then skip to
to
"Enabled."
15.
Set the initial temperature at installation.
16.
Set the Thermal Factor from the calibration sheet.
17.
Select
"Menu"
and
18.
Select
"Applications,"
19.
Select
"With Selected Sensor"
created).
20.
The Live Readings screen will be displayed
and the readings should now be in the selected
engineer units.
21.
To store data, tap the
The readings will be stored under that particular
sensor file, the one created in Steps 1-17 .
Please Note:
If at any time the Bluetooth wireless connection is lost, it
can be restored by first pressing
Remote Module). Then tap the
tap
"Remote Connect with..."
Where multiple sensors are in use and readings are
required in engineering units, from the
select the proper sensor configura-
Selection Screen,"
tion corresponding to the sensor currently connected to
the Remote Module.
From the
"Live Readings"
less connection can be closed by tapping
tapping
"Close GK-405."
For further instructions on how to access the stored data
see the GK-405 User's Manual.
"Save Settings."
then select
"Live Readings."
(the sensor just
"Store"
icon on the screen.
(on the
"POWER ON"
"Applications"
menu,
and finally, tap
"COM 5."
"Sensor
screen, the Bluetooth wire-
"Menu"
then

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