FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can Model 231 be used outdoors?
• Can I order a custom range that isn't listed on the Data Sheet?
• Can I perform harmonic analysis using the power meter?
• What happens if I forget my pass code?
• What happens if the conditions of a room goes outside of the set parameters in relation to MRMS?
• What if the meter loses power?
• What is a default gateway address?
• What is an IP address?
• What is hydrogen embrittlement?
• What is meant by the BUS address on the SRH products?
• What is negative pressure?
• What is positive pressure?
• What is the character limit in the banner text and profile name?
• What is the DB noise rating for the audible alarm on the SRPM?
• What is the difference between % FS and % Reading?
• What is the difference between 17-4 PH and 316L stainless steel?
• What is the difference between a gateway, router, and switch in terms of BACnet?
• What is the difference between dots and dashes on the FLEX?
• What is the difference between Isoprobe and Isokinetic Tuning Options?
• What is the effect of shock and vibration on the calibrator during operation?
• What is the max line pressure of the 231?
• What is the maximum distance for plumbing the pressure ports on a low differential pressure sensor?
• What is the response time for all UHP products?
• What kind of voltages can the Setra Power Meter measure?
• What kinds of conductors are required for the voltage lines?
• What should I do if I forgot the password for my room pressure monitor?
• What size conduit fittings do I need to purchase for the Power Meter?
• What things do I need to consider when Particle Monitoring in Commercial Ventilation Systems?
• What type of room condition data can the MRMS display?
• What Voltage Input do I select for the Power Meter?
• What wire should I use to connect the high voltage inputs?
• What's the difference between bi-directional and unidirectional pressure ranges?
• What's the difference between compensated temperature range, operating temperature range, and storage temperature range?
• What's the difference between revenue grade and revenue certified? What's the Setra Power Meter?
• What's the max current?
• What's the Max output on the CTs that can be used?
• What's the max voltage the Setra Power Meter can monitor?
• What’s the difference between compensated temperature range, operating temperature range and storage temperature range?
• What’s the power meter’s BACnet load?
• When I clone the set up on the meter, does the pass code get cloned?
• When I setup the unit for communication on BACnet, will the meter accept those configuration settings automatically or will I have to power cycle the meter?
• When ordering the MicroCal, how do I select the ranges of the reference units?
• Where can I use an MRMS (Multi-Room Monitoring Station)?
• Which languages are supported in SPC?
• Which resistor type is needed to convert current voltage?
• Will a VFD in line with my power meter affect my power monitoring data?
• Will the MicroCal calibrate other manufacturers' pressure sensors?
• Will the time stamp adjust for Daylight Savings Time?
• In the event of loss of power, what will the meter record?
• Is it ok to blow into a pressure transducer to make sure it is working properly?
• Is it possible to put the MCAL in Monitor Mode?
• Is the calibrator affected by handheld radios, cell phones, and other Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)?
• Is the MRMS compliant with industry regulations?
• Is the Power Meter BTL certified?
• Is the Power Meter compliant to the California IoT initiative?
• Is the RS485 isolated or non-isolated?
• Is there an option for remote monitoring on the particle counters Setra offers?
• My nurse's station has limited space for new devices. How big is the MRMS?
• Can I set alarms on the unit to detect an over power condition? Is the alarm available over BACnet or Modbus?
• Setra MicroCal WMDC Win10 Installation Guide
• Tell me about the pulse output.
• We have dial gauges and pressure switches at our facility, can the MicroCal calibrate them?
• What are the basic principles of differential pressure?
• What are the differences between PCA 2 and PCA 3 cables offered as accessories for the SRH product line?
• What are the digit limits that can be displayed in FLEX?
• What baud rates will the Power Meter support?
• What can the new SPC3000 measure?
• What do the jumpers on the right of the circuit board do on the Model 231?
• Can I set any parameters like alarm limits over BACnet for the Power Meter?
• What does DEADBAND mean on the Alarm settings?
• Can I set the demand window to coincide with my billing cycle?
• Can I use 5A CTs?
• Can I use my existing CTs from the old meter?
• Can the display be mounted remotely?
• Can values be lost after extended power loss?
• Do BACnet SRCM/MRMS devices have COV capability?
• Do I have to group the CTs in consecutive spots on the meter?
• Do I have to use SETRA Rogowski coils?
• Do I need a separate enclosure for the Power Meter?
• Do I need any special equipment to interact with the MRMS?
• Do I need to install an RPS with my room monitors?
• Does 1 fuse cover both high voltage inputs?
• Does the length of plastic pressure tubing between the pressure sensor being tested and the calibrator affect the operation and accuracy of the MicroCal (MCAL)?
• Does the mounting orientation effect the output of my low differential pressure transducer?
• Does the Power Meter collect data and if so, can I download it?
• Does the power meter have an on-board termination resistor?
• Dolan-Jenner FAQ Guide
• Glossary of HVAC Terms
• Glossary of Power Terms
• Glossary of Pressure Terms
• How and where are the device setup values retained in the device?
• How are analog values mapped in SRCM?
• How are control signals transmitted from the FLEX?
• How can I easily turn off my room pressure monitor?
• How can I use my Particle Counter in a duct?
• How could I handle voltage above 600VAC?
• How do I charge my MicroCal (MCAL)?
• How do I connect other devices to the MRMS?
• How do I get my MicroCal (MCAL) recertified and what is the suggested recalibration period?
• How do I handle high temperature media?
• How do I know if my Power Meter has the most recent version of software available?
• How do I mount the Power Meter (SPM)?
• How do I plumb my low differential pressure transducers?
• How do I print a calibration certificate from MCAL?
• How do I protect a transducer from transient voltages on a pipeline?
• How do I resolve an incorrect sign in FLEX?
• How do I update the Power Meter to the most recent version of software?
• How does the MRMS communicate with the SRPM and SRCM?
• How does the output of my differential pressure unit relate to the pressure applied?
• How far can I run wires to CTs?
• How is the calibrator leak tested?
• How is the Model 290 protected from wash down?
• How is the transducer brought to a specifed pressure?
• How long should I wait to Auto Discover on MRMS?
• How many BACnet units can a branch handle?
• How many decimal places can I display?
• How many transducers can be tied to the same reference line?
• How much pressure can be applied to high pressure port on an MCAL?
• How to Monitor Multiple Critical Spaces from One Location
• I only see BACnet objects for one CT. Why?
• I only want to see red when the unit is in alarm. Can I turn the green light off?
• If I have multiple different devices to calibrate, all with different ranges, how does the MicroCal accomodate those sensors?
• If I re-set the CTs on the meter after it's been collecting data for a while, what happens to the data?
• If the power meter is collecting data, and the comms are lost for a period of time, how do I get htat data off the data off the meter that the BMS didn't record?
• What is the maximum cable length of the 225G?
• How is the negative excitation pins connected for the Bayonet Connector on a 225G?
• Where is the extra fuse located on the Dolan Jenner?
• What should I do if my Dolan Jenner fans are not working?
• What should I do if the LED light won't adjust?
• What part number is the cover for 264?
• How long is the fiber cable length?
• What's the difference between differential and cumulative?