Note
NETFLOW (default) is best for applications where there may be zero flow for long periods. It
minimizes false Totalizer register increments due to data scatter. Press the <Down Arrow>
key to accept the default setting.
Selecting Totalizer modes
The Totalizer controls can only be accessed as follows:
● From the FST020 Keypad: Only the CLRTOT function is accessible from the keypad. In
● From the PC board: The CLEAR (Reset Totalizer) and NOTOT (Freeze Totalizer)
● From the RS-232 serial port
Totalizer Mode Controls
From the RS-232 Serial port all the Totalizer commands listed below can be executed using
the normal PC keyboard function keys via VT100 terminal key emulation.
Note
Si-Ware or HyperTerminal should be in the Data Display mode when invoking the function
keys referenced in the table below. Use the key sequence Ctrl L to display the Data Display
mode.
Communications Setup
Connect the FST020 to your PC. Refer to Appendix A RS-232 Connection (Page 19), if
needed.
1. Access Si-Ware or, if using a PC, access HyperTerminal from the PC [Programs] menu,
2. In [Connection Description] dialog box, enter a connection name (e.g. FST020). Click
3. In [Phone Number] dialog box, select [Direct to COM 1 (or COM 2)]. Click [OK] to select.
4. In [Properties] dialog box, enter RS-232 parameters. Click [OK].
5. At terminal screen, click [File]. Select [Properties].
6. Select [Settings] tab. At [Emulation] box, select [VT-100].
7. Select [ASCII Setup]. In [ASCII Sending] uncheck boxes. In [ASCII Receiving] check
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the [Flow/Total Units] menu, highlight the [Reset Totalizer] menu cell and select [Yes].
commands can be enabled when TB1 Pins 8 & 9 (Freeze Totalizer) and TB1 pins 11 &
12 (Reset Totalizer) are momentarily set high.
then select [HyperTerminal].
[OK].
[Append line feeds to incoming line ends.]. Click [OK].
Functions
7.1 Selecting Flow Units
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