What is the Multiplier on the HI 1746WS?

The multiplier on the HI 1746WS has two functions. It selects the data type the HI 1746WS module uses as float or integer, and it selects the number of decimal place resolution for the integers.

If the multiplier is "0", then the weight and Setpoint data are transferred as a floating point type. This would typically be used if the data values exceeded 15 bits.

If the multiplier is non-zero then the weight and Setpoint data are transferred as integer type. When the data is integer type the values transferred will be multiplied by the multiplier. This would normally be used when the data values transferred (including decimal resolution) never exceed 15 bits of data. If the integer value exceeded 15 bits then it would need to be converted to a floating point value for use.

Example: If the actual weight was 5.38 lbs and the multiplier was set to 1, then the processor would receive the value 5. If the multiplier were 10, it would receive the value 54 and would need to be divided by 10 to obtain true value of 5.4. If multiplier was 100, then we would receive 538 and divide it by 100 to place the decimal point where it would give us 5.38. The module will round any values.

The Rate of Change multiplier would apply to the Rate of Change values in the same manner.