# A16 Direction

### Definition

Reverse flow definition. Default: normal flow.

### Notes

N/A

### 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>

```
A16 Direction Setting Steps
• From the main screen (green backlight), 
  press Orange Button (Setup) to enter settings (orange backlight).
• Use Gray Arrow Buttons to select A. Measure , press Orange Button (Enter).
• Use Gray Arrow Buttons to select A16 Direction, press Orange Button (Enter).
• Use Gray Arrow Buttons to choose the options. 
• Press Orange Button (Set) to confirm.
• Press Blue Button (ESC) to return to the main screen (green backlight).
```

<figure><img src="https://4028902321-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSBz5Tlpy8GCIkK4ygkgZ%2Fuploads%2Ff6jfxyH9MF2cmxg8N8tQ%2Ffu-es-A16-en.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3a9eda8f-5c97-4934-8550-7495c72640dc" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### A16 Options, RS485 Values, Read/Write Commands, and Formats

<table><thead><tr><th width="178.16015625">Options</th><th width="362.123046875">Description</th><th>RS-485 value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Normal (Default)</td><td><strong>Forward Flow:</strong> Water flows in the <strong>positive direction</strong> as defined by the flowmeter.</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Inverse</td><td><strong>Reverse Flow:</strong> Water flows in the <strong>negative direction</strong> as defined by the flowmeter.</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>

> 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/read-write-memory-read-list) for the Modbus command format. This parameter uses the Int16 data format.
