System Performance Evaluation - Siemens interranger DPS300 Instructional Manual

System Performance Evaluation

For initial RUN mode entry (or after any programming alteration), do not use the
DPS300 to operate process control equipment until satisfactory system
programming and performance is verified.
1. Press
"----" may be displayed briefly while the DPS300 takes measurements and
calculates the Reading.
If an alarm symbol is displayed, the corresponding relay is de-energized.
2. Press
(P001).
Empty to Full =
* Objects close to the transducer face (0%) are not detectable.
3. Press
(Auxiliary Reading).
Empty to Full =
* Objects close to the transducer face (4 mA) are not detectable.
4. Press
activation).
Each time a valid measurement is made for the Point Number displayed, this
value (Auxiliary Reading) is reset to 100 and begins to fall toward 0 until the next
valid measurement is made.
If the Failsafe Time Left reaches 0, the DPS300 flashes "LOE" in the Reading
display.
All associated data is supplied to the Peripheral Communications terminals (27
and 28). If a BIC-II is connected, refer to TECHNICAL REFERENCE /
Communication Support for message format and protocol information.
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to enter the RUN mode.
POINT #
1
1
2
2
to display Readings in % (percent of Span, P007) based upon Operation
OPERATION
to observe the mA output value for the Point Number displayed
OPERATION
to observe the Failsafe Time Left (time left in percent before failsafe
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ALARM INDICATOR
High Alarm
Low Alarm
High Alarm
Low Alarm
LEVEL SPACE, or DISTANCE*
0 to 100%
LEVEL SPACE, or DISTANCE*
4-20 mA
RELAY #
1
2
3
4
100 to 0%
20-4 mA
InterRanger DPS300