Sierra Instruction Manual MaxTrak 180
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3.3.2 Changing the Output or Setpoint Signals ..................................................................................................... 21
3.3.3 Over-Range Condition ................................................................................................................................. 21
3.3.4 Manual Valve Override-Valve Close ............................................................................................................ 21
3.3.5 Manual Valve Override-Valve Purge Function ............................................................................................ 21
3.4 Important Notes About Purging ............................................................................................................... 22
3.4.1 Purging Non-Reactive Gases ....................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.2 Purging Reactive Gases: .............................................................................................................................. 22
3.5 Safety Notes When Purging ..................................................................................................................... 22
4 Digital Operation RS-232 & SmartTrak Software ....................................... 23
4.1 Summary of the SmartTrak Features ....................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Power Up Your Instruments ..................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Power Up Your Computer ........................................................................................................................ 24
4.4 Loading the SmartTrak Software ............................................................................................................. 25
4.5 Running the SmartTrak Software ............................................................................................................ 25
4.5.1 Establishing Communication ....................................................................................................................... 26
4.6 Using the SmartTrak Software ................................................................................................................. 27
4.6.1 Upper Section Software Window ................................................................................................................. 27
4.7 Lower Section of Software Window-Changing Parameters .................................................................... 30
4.7.1 Change Valve Operation-Automatic, Close, Purge ...................................................................................... 31
4.7.2 Change Gas (Dial-A-Gas
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) .......................................................................................................................... 31
4.7.3 Change Units ............................................................................................................................................... 32
4.7.4 Change Analog Out ...................................................................................................................................... 32
4.8 Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................. 33
4.8.1 Change Zero ................................................................................................................................................. 34
4.8.2 Default Zero ................................................................................................................................................. 34
4.8.3 Span ............................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.8.4 Change Full Scale ........................................................................................................................................ 35
4.9 Other Useful Features .............................................................................................................................. 37
4.9.1 Com Port ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
4.9.2 Read Controller Parameters ......................................................................................................................... 37
4.9.3 Info ............................................................................................................................................................... 37
5 Technical Support & Service ........................................................................ 38
5.1 Sierra Customer Service Locations .......................................................................................................... 38
5.2 Returning Equipment to the Factory ........................................................................................................ 38
5.2.1 Factory Calibration-All Models ................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.2 Instructions for Returning Your Instruments for Service ............................................................................. 39
5.2.3 Please follow these easy steps to return your instrument for factory service: .............................................. 39