# 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 (Click to Expand)</strong></summary>

The main unit has **four buttons**. The **bottom line (Line 3)** of the LCD displays the current function of each button. Under normal operation, the button functions are as follows:

* <img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/i4ECt41Kyy9211OWazj4/blobs/BZuNjMgY75LH0onY5NtL/image" alt="" data-size="line"> **Blue Button -** Leftmost button: Return, exit, or save settings.

Gray Arrow Buttons:

* <img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/i4ECt41Kyy9211OWazj4/blobs/Br88VpmnPLAPdutxVdZb/image" alt="" data-size="line"> **Left Gray Button:** Page up, increase value, or select item
* <img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/i4ECt41Kyy9211OWazj4/blobs/3Dzp8nuxmHsaZ7LqBscw/image" alt="" data-size="line"> **Right Gray Button:** Page down, decrease value, or select item
* <img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/i4ECt41Kyy9211OWazj4/blobs/sq6fX6r39JE0Au2hahAR/image" alt="" data-size="line"> **Orange Button:** 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-lt-english-v1/communication/modbus-rtu-protocol/read-write-memory-ram) for the Modbus command format. This parameter uses the float 32 data format.