Fuel Flow Indicator Frequently Asked Questions
Question number FAQ-0012
How do I perform the initial setup when using the FP-2250A flow detector with the FM-1500 flow indicator?
When using the FM-series for the first time, you must configure the following items on the FP-flow detector during initial setup.
Similarly, if you change the FP-flow detector you are using, you will need to configure it in the same way.
Initial setup method when using the FP-2250A flow detector with the FM-1500 flow indicator.
Set the following in order: ① detector, ② factor value, and ③ encoder pulse.
<Caution>
- This is how to set up the standard specifications. Please note that the settings will differ for custom specifications.
- This is how to configure the settings from the factory default.
- This setting measures instantaneous flow rate (volume). For settings for other measurements, please refer to the instruction manual.
■ In Setup mode, the blue background with white lettering below each key on the device indicates the key's function.
<Operating Procedure>
1. 
Press this button to enter Setup mode. → Click here for the software setup flow.
2. The Sensor Select settings will be displayed.
*If it is not a Sensor Select setting item, please wait until it is displayed.
Press
3.
Pressing this button will cause the selected item to flash.
>> Set the detector to use.
or
Press,
(5) Select FP225X
4. Pressing this button confirms the flow detector settings.
5.Pressing this button will display the Sensor Factor settings.
6.Pressing this button will cause the most significant digit to flash.
>> Set the factor value listed on the detector's nameplate or inspection report.
orPressing this button will increase or decrease the blinking number.
or
Pressing this button will move the configurable blinking digit.
[When the factor value has 4 digits]
If the factor value has four digits, the leading zero is removed.
7.Pressing this button confirms the setting of the factor value.
8.Pressing this button will display the Sensor Pulse settings.
(2) If 120 (P/R) * 10 is displayed, no settings are required.
11. Configure the Sensor Press settings.
The displayed decimal point count will start from 0.0.
* If you want to reduce the number of digits by one, please see the settings within the red dashed line below.
(2) If set to anything other than 120 (P/R) * 10
9.Pressing this button will cause the selected item to flash.
(2) Select 120 (P/R) * 10
The displayed decimal point count will start from 0.0.
* If you want to reduce the number of digits by one, please select (1) 120 (P/R).
【reference】
10.Pressing this button confirms the encoder pulse settings.
11.Pressing this button will display the Sensor Press settings.
12.Pressing this button will cause the selected item to flash.
[Pressure Sensor Settings]
>> Set the full-scale value of the pressure sensor.
orPress,
(1) Select 980 (kPa)
13.Pressing this button will confirm the settings.
14.Press this button to return to Measure mode.
Last updated: 2011-05-21