Frequently Asked Questions about Fuel Flow Meters

In CAN communication, the AutoStop feature cannot be set, but if the conditions for AutoStop are manually set in the FM-3100 in advance, data can be read via CAN communication. The capabilities of CAN communication are limited to data acquisition and the commands Start, Stop, Hold, and Reset only. To set the AutoStop feature and perform measurements entirely online, please use RS-232C communication.

1. Cumulative flow measurement using the AutoStop function via RS-232C communication.

   Set up with RS-232C Type of AutoStop (time, flow, etc.) Value of AutoStop (cumulative time, cumulative flow, etc.) Start command in RS-232C communication After the measurement is completed, read data via RS-232C communication.

2. Cumulative flow measurement using the AutoStop function with CAN communication.

   Manually set the types and values of AutoStop in advance. Start measurement with CAN communication. After the measurement is completed, read data via CAN communication.