Siemens SITRANS LC500 Operating Instructions Manual page 65

Damping
Damping slows the measurement response to a change in level, and is used to stabilize
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the reading . The Damping Value is not in seconds but is a factor that controls the rate of
change for the dynamic value of the TV currently selected.
The increment/decrement step size is subject to the setting on Menu 09.
Menu Affected
Item by:
0A 01, 09
1. Set the rotary switch to A.
2. Press the RED (+) or the BLUE (–) button to alter the value between 1 and 10,000.
or: Press and hold a button to start a repeat function,
or: Press and hold both buttons simultaneously to reset the value back to 1.00.
Lower Sensor Limit
The Lower Sensor Limit (LSL) is the lower of two limit settings. Whenever the PV value
(Menu level 0) drops below the Lower Sensor Limit, the measurement is considered at
fault and the LCD displays ooL, alternating with PV.
If the display mode is in %, this selection is disabled and the LCD displays - - - -.
The transmitter variable on which this menu selection operates is chosen in Menu 01.
The increment/decrement step size is subject to the setting from Menu 09.
Menu Affected
Item by:
0B 01, 09
1. Set the rotary switch to B.
2. Press the RED (+) or BLUE (–) buttons to alter this value.
or: Press and hold a button to start a repeat function,
or: Press and hold both buttons simultaneously to take the current PV reading as
the new setting.
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For example, in an application with an agitated surface.
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Rotary
Left
Switch
Arrow
Position
A Off
Rotary
Left
Switch
Arrow
Position
B Off
SITRANS LC500 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Description
Damping
Factory setting
Description
Lower Sensor Limit
Factory setting
Values
Range: 1 to 10,000
1.00
Values
Range 0 to 3300
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