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Programming Function Blocks and Features
4.2 Programming tips
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See Section 3 for general programming procedures.
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Before programming a function block's input parameter with a CV's (Calculated Value) output
parameter, you must program the CV first; otherwise, the CV's output parameter will not be available
for programming.
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The function block SY (System Parameter) operates internally and has no menu. It automatically
produces outputs which reflect the status of alarms, data storage, diagnostics, and reference junction
temperature. These outputs can be programmed as inputs to function blocks. See Table 3-5 in Section
3.
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Each function block can be labeled with custom descriptors and tags to identify the function on
displays. You can enter these labels under the menu item ENTER LABELS or within each function
block's menu item. See Section 4.4 Frequently used programming prompts.
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All Program mode menu items and settings can be reviewed but not changed in the Online mode by
selecting "REVIEW PROGRAMMING" on the main Online menu. See Enable Features, Section 4.19.
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We recommend you save the instrument configuration to a disk after you have completed programming
the instrument. See 4.23 Load/Store Config.
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Prior to programming and configuring the instrument for its intended application, it is highly
recommended that a copy of the instrument's factory calibration be stored to floppy disk. To do this,
place a formatted, high density, 1.44 MB, 3½" disk into the unit's disk drive and access the
PROGRAM main menu. Choose LOAD/STORE CONFIG and then select STORE CALIB TO
DISK. Keep this disk in a safe place and use it to restore the instrument's calibration to factory settings
if the need arises.
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