# A15 Damping

### Definition

* A15 Damping: Smooths flow measurement data. Default: 3.
* Higher value → smoother display, smaller fluctuations, slower response.
* Lower value → faster response, more sensitive to flow disturbances, larger fluctuations.

### Notes

1. **Process Monitoring Application:** It is recommended to set **A15** higher than the default value to improve display stability and readability, reducing the effect of short-term fluctuations on the displayed value.
2. **Process Control Application:** It is recommended to set **A15** lower than the default value to minimize measurement delay, allowing flow changes to be reflected in the control system in real time.
3. **Function Description:** **A15** only affects the smoothness of the display and output; it does not affect the actual measurement accuracy of the flowmeter.
4. **Setting Confirmation:** After adjusting **A15**, it is recommended to observe the system operation for several minutes to verify that the setting meets the application requirements.
5. **Usage Reminder:** Setting **A15** too high may cause delayed response to flow changes. Adjust according to the actual application scenario.

### Operation Procedure

<details>

<summary><strong>Button Functions</strong> <em>(Click to Expand)</em></summary>

When the main screen is displayed in **green backlight**, the four buttons function as follows:

* <img src="https://4028902321-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSBz5Tlpy8GCIkK4ygkgZ%2Fuploads%2FRnX1fMK1ja5FUx043ZYc%2Fimage?alt=media&#x26;token=f31dd577-ba27-4369-af8b-25ce9afcd1f9" alt="" data-size="line"> **Blue Button (leftmost):** Return, exit, or save settings.
* Gray Direction Buttons:
  * <img src="https://4028902321-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSBz5Tlpy8GCIkK4ygkgZ%2Fuploads%2FR48KXgI2flteQ78PYH8a%2Fimage?alt=media&#x26;token=b5b4ab82-6f88-44c6-8b85-181c7bde6fe9" alt="" data-size="line"> **Left Gray:** Previous Page, decrease value, or select item
  * <img src="https://4028902321-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSBz5Tlpy8GCIkK4ygkgZ%2Fuploads%2FVWLxHCjTZgj8Y3CXUn6X%2Fimage?alt=media&#x26;token=35556f59-f963-4b03-8db1-34f2953ddb58" alt="" data-size="line"> **Right Gray:** Next Page, increase value, or select item
* <img src="https://4028902321-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSBz5Tlpy8GCIkK4ygkgZ%2Fuploads%2F0lsHAW4cWIphk6mKtEoK%2Fbutton-orange.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9168c231-821c-4895-9194-0cf61b2fd06a" alt="" data-size="line"> **Orange Button (rightmost):** Rightmost button: Enter settings, edit, or confirm selection

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Do not hold buttons for extended periods to avoid damage.**
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Button functions may change depending on the operation context to improve usability or prevent accidental presses.
{% endhint %}

</details>

```
A15 Damping Setting Steps
• From the main screen(green backlight), 
press Orange Button(Setup) to enter settings (orange backlight).
• Use Gray Arrow Buttons to select A. Measurement, press Orange Button(Enter).
• Use Gray Arrow Buttons to select A15 Damping, press Orange Button(Enter).
• Use Gray Arrow Buttons to choose the digit to adjust(highlighted in dark gray).
• Press Orange Button(Edit) to enter adjustment mode.
• Adjust digits: Left Gray Button to increase, Right Gray Button to decrease.
• Press Orange Button(Set) to confirm each digit; repeat for other digits as needed.
• After all digits are set, press Blue Button(Save).
Confirm by pressing Orange Button(Save) (or Blue Button(NOT) to cancel).
• Press Blue Button(ESC) to return to the main screen(green backlight).
```

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### A15 Options, RS485 Values, Read/Write Commands, and Formats

| Input Range of This Parameter | Corresponding Values | RS-485 value |
| ----------------------------- | -------------------- | ------------ |
| Default                       | 3                    | -            |
| Minimum                       | 0                    | -            |
| Maximum                       | 600                  | -            |

> Refer to the[ Read/Write Memory List](https://docs.lorric.com/qr/fu-es-echosense-instruction-manual/communication/modbus-rtu-protocol/read-write-memory-ram) for the Modbus command format. This parameter uses the int16 data format.