There are times when the units used for the measurement, do not match the measurement standards for certain processes and applications. Converting such units to an extent that they can be applied properly is important. A conversion can be added to a sensor when creating or editing a sensor. See Working with Sensors.

In the Conversions window, the conversions that you create are displayed in the Company Conversions list. These conversions can be edited and/or deleted. The K2A Conversions are supplied by WennSoft. These conversions cannot be edited or deleted.

Creating a Conversion

1. From the Mega Navigation, under Admin, select Conversions.
2. Select New Conversion.
3. In the Builder section, complete the following fields:
   See Example Conversions below.
   
   • Conversion Name: Enter a name.
   • Raw Data Type: Select the originating data type.
   • Display Data Type: Select the conversion data type.
   • Default Result: Select or enter the result. 

4. If more conditions are necessary, you can add these in the Conditions section by entering the Condition value and then the Result.

   Examples

   If you are converting an Integer to a Boolean, additional conditions may be:

   • Condition is 0, then the Result is False.
   • Condition is 1, then the Result is True.
   • Condition is 2, then the Result is True.

   If you are converting a Text to a Boolean, additional conditions may be:

   • Condition is Occupied, then the Result is True.
   • Condition is Unoccupied, then the Result is False.
5. Select Create.

Editing a Conversion

Editing a sensor will affect all sensors that are using the conversion.

1. From the Mega Navigation, under Admin, select Conversions.
2. Select the  Unit Conversion  Icon from the left sidebar.
3. Select the conversion to edit.
4. Edit any of the following fields:
   • Conversion Name
   • Default Result
   • Conditions (editing existing or adding new)
5. To revert the conversion to its previously saved state, select Actions and then select Reset.
6. Select Save.

Deleting a Conversion

1. From the Mega Navigation, under Admin, select Conversions.
2. Select the conversion you want to delete.
3. Select Actions located in the right corner and then select Delete Conversion.

Example Conversions