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Signet 8900 Multi-Parameter
Holds status of input, output and relay functions (fl ow totalizers will continue counting,
however). Useful during calibration to avoid false alarms and unwanted engagement of
control equipment.
Set the duration (in minutes) the channel should be held:
5 10 30 60 
(infi nite time, until manually released)
Manually release the channel on hold. (Appears only when a channel is held)
Hold time: min
5 10 30 60 ∞
10. Hold Inputs
Hold Input:
>
Un-Hold Input:
>
9.8 Channel Settings: If Channel Type = OTHER (4–20)
• The 8058 Signal Converter allows any 4 to 20 mA signal to serve as an input signal to the 8900.
• For example, a Dissolved Oxygen sensor with a 4 to 20 mA output might be connected to the 8900.
• The following menu items are available ONLY when the Channel Type is "OTHER (4-20)."
The information here will appear as the full name of the channel.
NOTE: If the last character in the label is
(*), the label will be centered on the display.
If the name is less than 11 characters, an asterisk MUST be placed at the end of the
name Example: Turbidity*
Select a two-character abbreviation for the channel.
Example: DO
Set the value to be represented by 4 mA input.
Set the value to be represented by 20 mA input.
Select the decimal location for this Level display:
XXXXX. XXXX.X XXX.XX XX.XXX X.XXXX
Dampens display, output and relay response rates for this channel.
Off: Near instantaneous updates
Low: 4 s Med: 8 s Hi: 32 s
4-20mA Decimal 1
*.**** >
4-20mA Type 1:
Label1****** >
4-20mA Abbrev. 1
Ch >
4-20mA Unit 1:
Unit >
4mA Set Point 1
0.00 °C >
20mA Set Point 1
100.00 °C >
4-20mA Average 1
Med >
Select the unit of measure for this channel. Select any four characters. This selection
does not affect the measurement. It serves as a label only.